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i RIDEAU DHS RAMBLINGS .- EDUCATION‘_“CANADA Judi Murphy and Connie Mainse returned to classes at, Rideau District High School on November 22. Judi has been in Vegreville and Connie was in Regina. The following Education Canada Exchange students were ‘ welcomed at Rideau this morning. They are Oral Robert from Notre Dame, Newfoundland; Colette Tetrea from Vegreville and Charlene Kendall from Victoria, B.C. These students will be with us until December 14th. The students of Rideau District High School will begin their X-mas vacation on December 23, 1978 and will return to classes on January 3, 1979. - . ACTIVITIES - DECEMBER The Student Council will be holding a semiâ€"formal X-mas Dance on December 16th. On December 9th there will be a Junior Boys Invitational Basketball Tournament at V Rideau. B.C.I., Brockville; Bayridge, Kingston and Smiths Falls District Collegiate, Smiths Falls have been invited to participate. On December 12th there will be a Junior and Senior Boys Basketball game between Athens and Rideau at Rideau District High School. .Badint’on Club Join the fun, every Tues. night from 7:30 to 10:00. at R.D.H.S. Registration fee, $15.00 for 20 weeks' of play. Anyone wishing to join, contact Eric Parish at 359â€"5238, after 5 p.m. . SIZES \\ wmmsys GENERAL 31‘an v 4" QRTON . H'dflyAy I GRAND CRAFTED WREATHS ‘ J RIDEAU LAKES UNION LIBRARY The October meeting of Rideau Lakes Union Library Board was held at Delta Branch. The Treasurer's report showed a balance of $12,993.38.Bills totalling $2,122.46 wet; circulâ€" ated for Trustee's approval. The Board will look into prices on a copying machine to facilitate Union Library and Board business. The Library‘s logo stamp has arrived at Union headquarters,and two more will be ordered for Secretarial and Publicity uses. AROUND TA; LNION: Delta: The Schoolâ€"Library proâ€" gram is working well and circulâ€" ation has increased.Pat Little held a miniâ€"workshop with the Delta Friends of Library,0ct.zj. Elgin: The display of Eskimo art was very popu]ar.Anna Charland, Faye Mustard 5nd,Daisy Coon cleaned the carp ting.Lori Truemâ€" ner ,a new Fr and of Library, is keeping the L traiy open on Thurs. evenings,a b.on for Libr- ary patrons. Lyndhurst: The door and light fixture have been repaired and a larger oil tank is to be inâ€" stalled. The magic show featuring Roy Cote was a huge success at Sweet's Corners School, The Christmas wrerthmaking workshop has been cancelleu,alth0ugh the program is still scheduled for Delta,Elgin & Partland Branches. Newboro: Four new members. Portland: Kevin Young is voluntâ€" eering his time Monday nights in the Library and is a great asâ€" sistant for Librarian Judy Patâ€" tinson.He will also help with posters for monthly themes. Seeley's Baszhe plate glass door has been repaired.Circulation appears to be dropping. Coâ€"ordinator's Report: Miniâ€" workshops were held in each Branch to explain duties and guidelines have been issued to Librarians and Trustees to ensure conformity of Library procedure throughout the Union. Patron's wishing to donate books or magazines are asked to contact Pat Little first,as some may be on file or unsuitable. -An executive meeting has been called for Wed.,Nov. 8,to discuss the 1979 budget and the equality of Branch Librarians. The next Board meeting will be held Nov.23 at Sweet’s Corners . \ ' '7flw,. -’ YEAR WE ARE OFFERING FOR ” , “é 3‘ SALE OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS WREATHS 171} MADE OF BOUGHS OF EASTERN HEMLOCK:§’ " HIGHLIGHTED WITH SPRIGS 0F d BITTERSWEET AND CANADIAN HOLLY- THE FINISHING TOUCH IS A BIG RED VELVET BOW. AVAILABLE IN THREE NORTH LEEDS LANTERd RwaAu AkesUmoN LI 3 a». RY Rideau Review - - Why not take a break from the Christmas rush and relax with a good book? Listed below are many of the latest best sellers available through your library. The Master Mariner - Nicholas Vonsarrat War and Remembrance â€" Herman Wouk The Glassy Sea - Marian Tngel Prelude to Terror â€" Helen Maclnnes Where the Cherries end up - Gail Henley Take-Over â€" Donald Creighton What the Crow said‘â€" Robert Kroetsch Faking Arrangement - Robert Harrow Judith â€" Aritha Van Herk Non-fiction: Marathon â€" Jules Witcover The Money Game â€" Aden Smith Taxi â€" John Johnson Olde Charlie Parquharson's Testament â€" Don Barron Til death us do part - Vincent Bugliosi What does Quebec want - Andre Bernard Books make Great Gifts For a memorable gift â€" give a book. An excellent selection is available for purchase at the Elgin Branch of R.L.U.L. Drop in and ask to see the Christmas Collection. CROSS 'COUNTRY SKIING The crossâ€"country ski season is nearly upon us. Have you questions concerning equipment, clothing, technique? fllready these have proâ€" bably crossed the minds of many "First season" as well as exâ€" perienced skiers. At SKYCPOFT CAFPS, near Chnffoy'c Lock, a CANSI instructor is now available to answer these and other questions. On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16th and 17th, free clinics will be given, to discuss safety, equipment, training, waxinr and technique. Numbers may be limited. Phone for your free reservation at 359- 5491. Let us know how many will come, morning or afternoon, and which day. If there is room, per- sons may stay all day, bringing their own lunches to eat in the Barn. For novice and experienced skiers alike, these clinics will introduce you to the miles of trails (many of them groomed) through Skycroft's 2:00 wooded acres. Group, family or individual lessons, covering all areas menâ€" tioned above, will be offered after (Christmas. Rates and dates can be obtained by writing: GREG DERBYSHIRE, Cross Country Ski School Skycroft Camp, R.R. #1, Elgin, Ontario KOG 1E0 Special trail use and lesson rates for clubs are available. Please inquire. See you on the Skycroft trails!