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PORTLAND PICKIN’S Rideau Centennial School Several events are scheduled for stu- dents in the coming weeks prior to the end of the school year. On Thursday, May 29 an "Open House” will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. as a part of the school's Heritage Week. Every class will have displays which are the result of their studies of the history of the Rideau Canal - Portland area. Mrs. Carr's class will be demonstratâ€" ing some historical dances at 7 p.ma in the gym. Staff members from Parks Canada will be in attendance the whole day, and will be making a presentation about the Rideau Canal at 7:10 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. there will be a special treat for young and old! The School Committee in conjunction with the Rideau Lakes Union Public Library System is presenting a show by a proâ€" fessional clown called "Citizens and Clowns". It is a very entertaining blend of mime, puppetry, magic and comedy. Bring your neighbours, friends and relatives. It's absolutely free. Rideau Centennial School parents would like to extend an invitation to the young and youngâ€"at-heart to attend the 3rd Annual Fun Fair to be held on Friday, June 13th. Activities will be held at the school indoors and out (weather permitting) from 7â€"9 p.m. The very popular cake walk and fish pond will be held again this year as well as various tables selling books, magazines, comics, candy, toys, games and pOtpourri. A refreshment booth will be selling hot dogs, soft drinks, etc. ncan's Au')nao {umâ€"n: 6th ANNIVERSARY d PANASONIC Stereo Packages from $299.95 40 Channel CB Base $135.00 Many Special Prices on Microwave, Television and Vacuum Cleaners' Panasonic just slightly ahead of our time Main Street, Elgin 359-5660 People rarely succeed at anything unless they havefuntflfingit 3; There will be outdoor games and pony rides as well, but remember â€" that's weather permitting. Bring along your preâ€"schoolers, senior citizens and friends for a fun evening. Other events of interest are: May 30 - 9-10 - a play 'Jack & the Giant' June 5 and 6 â€" a boat trip on the Rideau Canal June 10 â€" Arbour Day June 12 â€" Track and Field Day June 13 - Fun Fair June 16 - Playday June 19 - Grade 8 Graduation June 20 - final day of the school year. BETA SIGMA PHI FOUNDER'S DAY This year, the 49th birthday of this service, social and cultural organi- zation was celebrated by 11 area chap- ters at the Rideau Ferry Inn. Eta Tau Chapter of Portland-Elginâ€" Westport hosted the event which was attended by 150 members from Ganan- oque, Brockville, Prescott, Kemptville and North Gower. Using the "Around The World" theme, each member of the hosting chapter wore the costume of a different country. 17 countries were represented by a hostess at each table. Girl of the year awards were pre- sented and highlights of the year were read by a representative from each group. Miss Anna Ferguson of Smiths Falls shared some of her very interesting experiences enjoyed during her many travels around the world. She com- pared places of interest in our own locale to those of great interest in other countries. Teal Renals, a talented young Perth folk singer, accompanied herself on the guitar while singing several songs writâ€" ten to or for women. The Hawaiian-Tahitian dance group, coached by Mrs. Yollanda Dallyns, high- lighted the evening. As the beautiful music played in the background, one could almost imagine sitting on the shores of the South Pacific rather than the Big Rideau Lake. Mrs. Dallyns was accompanied by Darla Wilson, Jane Paul and Judy Reid, all of Kingston. Mrs. Barb Purdy of Elgin co-ordinated the event which was hosted in the Rideau Lakes area for the first time. Eta Tau's first meeting of May was held at the home of Barb Bakker. A thank you note was read from the North Leeds Senior Ringette Team for their new shirts. Election of officers for the 1980-81 year were held and are as follows: President - Barb Bakker, Viceâ€"president- Helen McEwen, Recording Secretary - Jan Haskin, Corresponding secretary â€" Judy Horsfall, Treasurer - Ruth Pedherney, Historian - Marilyn Sheldon, Commfltees were also selected for the coming year. Social - Sharon Horsefield, Ways and Means â€" Nancy Sheffield and Marie Sharp, Service - Carolyn McPherson, and Proâ€" gram â€" Barb Purdy. Marion McLeod's program was on "Com- munication". She had us use certain words - it, you, we,to begin each sen- tence while trying to talk to a partner. We found this way of communicating preâ€" vented an interchange of conversation. The traditional end of the year box lunch was held at Ruth Pedherney's. Barb Bakker, president, presented Barb Purdy with a yellow rose for a terrific job done in organizing our Founder's Day dinner. Guest for the evening was Dahl Renals,; a well known artist from Perth. Dahl and Ruth chose "The Artist" and "Cre- ator and Receivers" as their topics for our program. Food for thought was provided from Naomi Goldburg's book "Changing of the Gods". I I/imix REFRIGERATION 'SERVI cs Rafa. sluts/3,, My, ow: Ken 2»: Page 15 Dahl showed slides of her current work using "Rhiannon" a figure of the earth. We learned of the various as" pects of witchcraft and discwssion was lively. Ruth acted as the box lunch auctionâ€"â€"â€" eer and conducted the installation of officers for 1980-81. Plans for a garage sale in September and lunch for the Rideau Crafts Christmas Market were started before everyone goes on holidays. Five members from our chap- ter will be attending the International Convention in early June. They are Sharon Horsefield, Barb Bakker, Barb Purdy, Marie Sharp and Judy Pattinson. vendors conical? juice. humiie‘ Box \q8,Pori\ond , 2710665 The Royal Canadian Legion Rideau Lakes (Ont. 251) Branch The Rideau Lakes Branch of the Legion had their elections and installation of officers at their General meeting on Thursday, May 1st. Officers elected and put in by acclamation were: President â€" Floris Bakker Past President - Lou Mitchell Secretary â€" John Greenhorn Treasurer â€" Jack Murphy Sgt. At Arms â€" Frank Dinner Poppy Chairman â€" Bertha Dillon Bingo Chairman â€" Harm Leegsma Service Officer â€" Pat McManus Padre â€" Rev. Vern Macpherson The branch received the news that Halina Skoryna won the Ontario championship in the Legion Public Speaking with overwhelming pleasure and adâ€" miration. The branch decided to hold a Fishing Derby, dinner and dance on June 28th, one of their last social functions before the summer recess. With the fish derby entry cut off date and time June 28 at 9 a.m. Music for the dance to be sup- plied by the Sundowns. ‘ REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF WASHERS,DRYERS,REFRIGERATORS AND STOVES. WE ALSO SELL PARTS PROMPT SERVICE '6N’TRE '22-. 387 - 3789 s-