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page 10 not combining certain medications and being aware of pOSS1ble side effects of a drug. Helen McEwen thanked Mary for her enlightening words of a topic of interest and importance to us all. BETA SIGMA PHI Tuesday, October 6 was Charter night for the first Smith's Falls PORTLAND POST OFFICE The Portland Post Office celebrated becoming part of a Crown Corporation on Oct. 16th. The office was nicely decorated using pretty arrangements of flowers in season. Children from nearâ€" by Rideau Centennial School came to visit and tour the office. The Post- master, Pat McManus, gave a short talk on the history of the Postal Service from the time of the Persian Empire. He also told the children that history was being made on that day, and that their visit was part of it. Book covers featuring some of the prettier stamps issued during the past 50 years were presented to each child, and they all enjoyed refreshments to mark the oc- casion. "Open House" was held from 3 until 4 o'clock and some 25â€"30 people dropped in for a cup of coffee and a cookie. Existing records dating back to 1830 show that Portland Post Office is one of the oldest in the Rideau Lakes area. The staff have agreed to have a party every 150 years. THE LA KELAND PLAYERS An excellent light hearted production is well into re- hearsals for the Fall prodâ€" uction of the Players. "Mrs. McThing", written by Mary Chase of”Harvey" fame, contains the same magical fantasy theme which made such a hit for"Harvey". The precocious son of a wealthy woman, is mysteriously removed and replaced by a "stick". The search for the real son takes his mother into the seamier side of town and throws her into contact with some hilarious characters. The disappearance of toys, visits from a waif of a girl child and the re- sultant confusion are bound to delight young and old alike. Many regular Player members will be back on stage for this prod- uction and will be joined by several new-comers. For a pre-Christmas treat and a night of fun for the family, plan on attending this show. WATCH THE LANTERN,(Dec. issue) THE MIRROR and POSTERS for more information. PERFORMANCE DATES-Dec.2,3 &4. Ued.,Thurs., Friday. Curtain Time 8:00p.m. prompt. Tickets from any Player member or call Pat Little 359-57#1 or June Greisamer 273-21h7 Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. A new Beta Sigma Phi chapter is formed as an extension of an already existing chapter. Iota Omega, Smith's Falls, is an exâ€" tension of Eta Tau, Westport, Portland, Elgin.(members of the one chapter live in the vicinity of these three villages.) In preparation for the new chapâ€" ter's installation, several meet- ings and many phone calls took place between Eta Tau's past president, Barbi Bakker and exâ€" tension officer, Marie Sharp and several eager Smith's Falls resâ€" idents. To date, a fund raising event has been held and a social event is being planned by Iota Omega. The Charter evening opened with dinner at Angelo's Restaurant, one mile north of Smith's Falls. Following dinner, Marie Sharp, on behalf of Eta Tau, expressed words of welcome and best wishes to the new chapter. Evelyn Churchward responded with thanks and presentâ€" ed Eta Tau with a gift. The Pledge Ritual followed, during which the Smith'stalls girls became sisters in Beta Sigma Phi. Installation of officers for 1981 â€"82 followed. Both ceremonies were conducted by Eta Tau president, Helen McEwen. The evning ended with a present- ation of a gift to Iota Omega by Sylvia Herlehey, a founding member of Eta Tau chapter. The sisters of Iota Omega appeared to enjoy each other‘s company very much and seemed eager to be- come involved in the traditions “and activities of their newly formed chapter. The charter members of Iota Omega are; Evelyn Churchward, Jane Dob- son, Wilhelmina Doef, Judith Caraway, Fay Gibson, Gwendolyn Gougeon, Blythe Hunt, Iva Mcâ€" Gregor, Patricia Sibinski, Joyce Smith and Arlene Young. A model meeting was held Oct. 20th, at the home of Penny Capell. Guests included three visitors and speaker for the evening, Mary Klynkramer, the pharmacist at the Elgin Pharm- acy. Secret sisters gifts and cards were exchanged. Marie Sharp reported on recent activities of the Iota Omega chapter. Plans were finalised for a Hallowâ€" e'en party. Preliminary details were discussed concerning the lunch room at the Rideau Crafts Christmas Market, Nov.28. Before giving her report, each executive member and committee chairman explained her role for the benefit of the visitors. All memé.rs were asked to think of how we might participate in the Rideau Canal's anniversary in 1982. » Jan Haskins introduced the guest speaker whose address included: the impdtance of knowing what isv in the medication we take â€" both prescription and non-prescription; of following directions given with medication; of proper storage of medicines and of precautions such as keeping medicine locked and out of reach of children. Mary also stressed that the role of the pharmacist is not just the selling of medication but of giv- ing advice to patients, such as §§OO GOVERNMENT GRANT To insulate or Upgrade existing levels of insu1ation by : (from left to right) Marie Sharp, Extension Officer Eta Tau. Evelyn Churchward, President Iota Omega Helen McEWen, President Eta Tau Barbi Bakker, Past Pres. Eta Tau. _ ELDON R. KIRKLAND. 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