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Rnouu AKesUmou L n a BARY HERITAGE DISPLAY AT PORTLAND BRANCH The February meeting of the Rideau Lakes Union Library Board was held in Delta Branch.This is the first time a winter meeting here has been possible. The credit goes to recent renovations which have improved the inSulation.0n behalf of the board,Mary Warren thanked the Council of Baétard and Burgess Township for the renovations and for their continued support of the Union Library. Greg Cournyea reported that the new Union Library Headquarters is nearing completion.The connecting door to Elgin Branch has been installed and most of the carpentry work finished.The ceiling will be painted and the carpeting laid as soon as possible. Representatives from throughout Leeds and Grenville met recently at Brockville Public Library.A grant to Brockville Library Board to further library services in the United Counties was discussed.Diane Haskins,Chairman, and Pat Little,Coâ€"ordinator attended for our Board. Mrs. Haskins gave a detailed report of this meeting to the LibraryrBoard. After discussing the issues,the Board deéided to send a letter to the Brockâ€" ville Library Board offering recommend- ations regarding the deployment of library grant monies . The Board also recommended that a letter be sent to the Treasurer of Ont- ario in support of Scarborough Library Board's opposition to the decondition- alizing of Library Grants to Municipalâ€" it ies throughout Ontario . A Heritage Display,depicting the history of Portland is currently on View in Portland Branch Library.Judi Pattinson,Librarian,and Brys Scovil, Friends of Library,joined efforts to gather and organize the nostalgia for this display. June Greenhorn announced with regret the pending resignation of Elizabeth Glen,Librarian of Delta Branch.Mrs.Glen is moving to‘Niagra Falls in July: Dorothy Davies reported that Velma Dorman of Seeleys Bay has offered to work as a Volunteer in Seeleys Bay Branch Library. The next Board meeting will be held March 30 at Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne Township Office. .ETA TAU CHAPTER 0F BETA SIGMA PHI invites you to attend their ANNUAL FASHION SHOW TICKETS $1.50 DOOR PRIZES REFRESHMENTS PORTLAND Local Government Seminar An informative evening was spent by two dozen area residents at a Local Government Seminar at Portland last month.Municipal government expert Dick Tindal was there to answer questionsâ€" and there were manyIIt was clear that many participants lacked basic underâ€" standing of their local government. South Crosby Councillor Greg Cournyea and Reeve Fred Lake of Bastard and South Burgess were also in attendance.They provided colourful local examples of the processes and problems described by Dr. Tindal. Discussion ranged over such topics as the structure and limitations of municipal government,and the Official Plan for land use.People were encouraged to get to know their council and the issues facing them. Regarding the elections coming in November,Dr. Tindal recommended an all candidates meeting as the best way to learn about the nominees.Such a forum gives the voters a chance to question and compare those running. It was apparent from the range and number of questions that a further meet: ing is called for.This worthwhile event was sponsored by the Portland Community Forum Group and St. Lawrence College at Brockville. Annual Fish Derby ELGIN-PORTLAND LEGION BRANCH #231 â€"____â€"____._â€"â€"_-__________.________ The annual fish derby held on Satur- day March 11th/78 by the Elgin-Port- land Legion Branch #231 was well at- tended by the communities around, with entries from as far away as Kingston and Ottawa. There were 107 registra- tions with 11 winners. The largest trout entered was 6le. 12 oz. by Carl White, 2nd prize 4 lbs. 14 oz. by Bill Kendall, 3rd prize D. Burtch at 4 lb. and 12 0;. There were eight hidden weight winners. The branch would like to thank everyone who supported it. Thanks to Mr. Lewis Burtch, Newboro, who donated the minnows, Woody Drew and Carl White for their cash donations. Mr. Bill Kendall taxidermist, Portland, who donated $25 gift certificate on any mounting of the winner's choice, which was won by Harry Barker. Thanks to the contingent from Smiths Falls Rod and Gun Club under the stewardship of Woody Drew. A special thanks to the Legion Ladies who served a hot meal all afterâ€" noon. The branch is having a euchre tour- nament in April with the local branches participating. Also the nomination of officers for the coming year will be held in April. FASHIONS FROM DORIE’S DEN WESTPORT TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY,APRIL 26,1978,8 p.m. at RIDEAU DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL NORTH LEEDS LANTERN pAGE FIETEEN_’ â€" Westport CHURCHES HOLD HOLY WEEK SERVICES The Westportâ€"Newboro Ministâ€" erial Association held several special Holy Week services in their area and all were well atâ€" tended. On Sunday evening a Palm Sun~ day service was held in Westport United Church,conducted by the Minister,Rev.Henry Boston and special speaker,Rev.Rupert Walsh. Special music was provided by the Snider Family Singers. On Wednesday evening,Rev.Alan Brandon conducted a service at St. Mary's Anglican Church in Newboro.Rev.Boston was the guest speaker. On Sunday morning the annual Easter sunrise service was held at 6:30 at Spy Rock on Foley Mt. with Rev.Walsh bringing the mes- sage.After the service everyone gathered at Knox Church Hall where the ladies of that Church served a delicious breakfast of bacon eggs and toast,jam,coffee and orange juice. The people of this area are fortunate to have an active and enthusiastic Ministerial group who provide opportunities for people of all denominations to worship together.All six denomâ€" inations are represented. Lucille Bresee Wipe on! Wdrb Ie flies (Ministry of Agric.& Food) To break the breeding cycle of the warble fly,it's essenâ€" tial that cattle showing signs of infestation be treated before the herd goes to pasrure. "Treatment now will kill lar- vae before they can turn into eggâ€"producing flies which will aggravate and reâ€"infest herds during the summer months,"says R.E.Macartney,beef specialist with the Ont.Ministry of Agricâ€" ulture and Food. During June,July and August, warble flies attempt to lay eggs on the legs and underside of pastured cattle.This causes gadâ€" ding,or wild running of the cat- tle with tail held high. "Gadding causes weight loss,reâ€" duced milk production and ,in many cases,physical injury." Until recently it was believâ€" ed the range of the warble fly was limited to 1â€"3 miles of travâ€" el."It has now been established that flies travel up to 19 miles. That is why it is imperative that all cattle owners treat their herds,so this costly pest can be eliminated."