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l. r i o THESPIAN METAMORPHOSIS AT PORTLAND Old age took over at Mill Bay Court Seniors Residence in Portland on April 19th. Actor Barry Belchamber transformed from a tall, thirtyish, cleanâ€"shaven man to a stooped 70 year old moustached Stephen Leacock. Starting at lla.m., the first bits of grey moustache were attached to Mr. Belchamber's upper lip with spirit gum. Two more layers were painstakingly applied over the first, then combed and trimmed before he was satisfied. Pancake base was applied all over his face before being lightly covered with a highlight coverup. Additional aging was accomplished with wrinkle lines at the corners of his eyes, around his nose and on his "chins." Then came the mime grease paint to eyebrows and, as a highlight, a few liver spots were added, and by 1:30p.m., - Mr. ~ Belchamber was ready for his $400.00 Leacock wig. The wig in place to his critical satisfaction, he applied makeup to his hands. Finally, at 2:00p.m., he was introduced: "Ladies and Gentlemen: Eleanor and Patrick Dickey of the Gallagher House in Portland, are delighted that you are able to share a while with Canada‘s foremost humourist â€" Stephen Leacock." And in shuffled Professor Leacock, boiling teapot in PERTH WI LDLI FE hand. For an hour or more he held the audience of 60 or so local seniors in rapt attention. The emotions ran the full range from gay hilarity at Leacock's brush with the law over a goldfish lost in a snowbank, to understanding the unâ€"understandable instructions on a seed package, to sorrow at the loss of a beloved wife, and back to the humour of trying to deal at a bank. Duncan Turnbull presented a gift to Mr. Belchamber on behalf of the residents of Mill Bay Court, and said that he felt he had gotten his .13¢ worth. (Leacock felt that he gave a pretty good .l3¢ lecture, "and people don't come out for free," so the cost of admission was fixed at .13¢.) The Dickeys and Gallagher House sponsored Mr. Belchamber's performance. Mill Bay Court provided delicious refreshments as Barry Belchamber (now out of makeup) visited and socialized for an hour or so, answering questions and posing for pictures. In 5 minutes, the makeup that had taken Zia hours to apply was gone and the years shed. If "Laughter is the Best Medicine" and if "Laughter is Good for the Soul," then on that day in April, Portland was full of wellâ€"medicated, good souls, thanks to a visit by Professor Stephen Leacock aka Barry Belchamber. RESERVE [\Q m... CONSEI’WAYION AUINORI W “11) ELY flIGfl "II" In; .,,, ANNUAL BLUEQLBQ_IRAIL IQUB SUNDAY MAY 27, 1990 10 A.M. PARKING LOT PERTH HILDLIFE RESERVE - RAIN OR SHINE - All naturalists are invited to come on a public tour of the Rideau Valley Bluebird Trail led by Carson Thompson, Area Supervisor of the Perth wildlife Reserve. Starting at the Perth Wildlife Reserve (two kil- ometres south of Perth off the Rideau Ferry Road), the motor tour will follow the trail along the back roads ending up at the Hill Pond Conservation Area around 1 P.H. People are encouraged to use the free bus service or they can use their own cars. Bring your lunch, binoculars, and insect repellent. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the birds and the birders. Most of the bluebird: will be well into raising their first broods of the season. Join the tour and catch the nights . . . . . you'll be flying high. For more information, call Carson Thompson, 267-5721. *A PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE RIDEAU VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY‘ Get to know your neighbours & improve your bridge ’7:/â€".f-'-.7'-'?/ I" ‘ "T" '74-‘53 JUNE 1990 NORTH LEEDS LANTERN 27 John Eyre Insurance Services . RR. 2, Elgin 359-5952 General Insurance Disability Insurance In AssocIoIIon with VOBEllanfi and Assodoles l-“e lnsurance Homeowners Annuities Auto and FM" R.R.S.I’.’s Business When insurance needs arise remember to give us a call at 359â€"5952 PLAY BETTER BRIDGE Wednesday 7.30 â€" 10.30 p.111. June â€" October Portland Community Hall Everyone welcome, with or without partner experienced or beginner. Marjorie Sarazan 272â€"2366 TOM SCOVIL ACCOUNTING, BOOKKEEPIMG, TAX SERVICES TAXES 1 TAXES l TAXES l IF YOUR DESK IS BURIED UNDER EVER INCREASING GOVERNMENT PAPER WORK NOW IS THE TIME TO CALL ME I SPECIALIZE IN THESE PROBLEMS PORTLAND OFFICE SERVICES LTD. BOX 70, PORTLAND, ONT. KOG IVO SHITH§ FALLS CIVITAN DONATE ALL-TERRA!“ WHEELCHAIR An all-terrain wheelchair is now available in the local Conservation Areas thanks to the generosity of tho Clvitan Club of Smiths Falls. Civitan donated the chair to the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation in May. three large balloon tires which can handle most oft-road trails. The Civitan Members are very pleased because handicapped children will no longer have to stay behind on class field trips. The Conservation lands in the Smiths Falls area serve about 48,000 visitors each year, many of who will now be able to- The wheelchair is a comfortable looking vehicle with) h I I I see more of the natural world with the new all-terrain wheelchair.: l The Smiths Falls wheelchair will be called "the Civitan; Chair" and be based at the Perth wildlife Reserve. Acting Civitan‘ President, John Goodhouse, said "Although we wish the wheelchair to be available for Smiths Falls users, we would be happy if the chair is used at other Conservation Areas if the need arises, i olruwhern... and may it bring the enjoyment we who are more fortunate take for granted". The wheelchair, valued at over $1,700, was one of the last ones to be produced in Westport before the company sold its assets to Tesuar Inc. of Nepean. Perth Wildlife Reserve Area Supervisor, Carson Thompson says, "the chair will be very useful in our outdoor education program. Up until now, we've had to tell teachers that the terrain is just not suitable for handicapped youngsters". Teachers and youth leaders who want to use the "Civitan Chair" during their visit to Perth wildlife Reserve or Mill Pond Conservation Area are asked to call ahead at 267-5721. -30- Charles Billington Rideau Valley Conservation Authority 692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 MORE INFORMATION: flonu VALLEV con. non Aumonvrv