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Northern Leeds Lantern (1977), 1 Jul 1979, p. 16

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Page 14 NORTH LEEDS LANTERN PORTLAND WMMS NOTICE . RIDEAU LAKES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society will not be holding a meeting on July 3rd, but in- stead will be enjoying a boat tour. They will meet on July 10th at 10 a.m. in Portland where they will embark on a charter cruise to Chaffey's _ Locks. Each person is asked to bring a brown bag 1unchâ€"-coffee will be provided. The cost is $4.50 per person. Anyone requiring more information please phone 273-5282. 4H CLUB' LOMBARDY 4uH CALF CLUB The Lombardy 4-H Calf Club met at the Charles Machan farm, Port- land, on May 14th. Stuart Machan, the beef leader, and Ron MacMillan, the dairy leader, explained what to look for when judging a group of beef animals. Ron MacMillan showed the juniors how to give reasons for judging a class of cattle. The club then broke up into junior G senior to judge some Linousin cattle. The seniors judged a group of 75% Linousin heifers with some of the dairy members giving reasons. The juniors judged a group of full bloods with all of them giving reasons. When the official judging was given, Ron handed out a report on this years' plans for the Club. Some of these plans inâ€" cluded the Alberta exchange, the Ottawa Exhibition and our leader's expectations of our records. It was decided that the next meeting be held at the farm of the Drummond Brothers of Smiths Falls on June 4th. The meeting was moved to the house where Mrs. Machan served a delicious snack. The Club president” John Drummond, presented the Machan's with a 4â€"H hat in appreciation for the use of the barn G snack. Council Notes Township of Bastard and South Burgess Council met on June 4. 1979, at 1.00 P.M. in new Council Chambers. Chantry. with all members present and Reeve Fred lake chairing the meeting. Moved and Seconded that General Voucher No. 10 be paid in the amount 0f $7037.69. Road Voucher No. 5 in the amount of $h8.69l.23. The following resolutions were passed: that Council advise the Big Rideau lake Association that no dumping depot will be placed at the Portland site. A private pick up service is available in the area. Also, the gate at the site will be left open on a Sunday evening. on a trial bas1s. that Council authorize the purchase of a new frig for the Municipal building. that Council request the Engineer to proceed with the preparation of the "Engineer's Report" on the Chant Municipal Drain. that Council authorize the Village Trustees of Portland to administrate the Portland wharf and Council execute the Lease from the Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Council adjourned to meet again June 18. 1979. Tenders were opened for the Contract No. 79-109 re Portland storm sewers and said Contract was awarded to Carry Howard Excavating at a tender price of $55,368.50. The f0110wing resolutions were passed: - that the Council approve of the application for a liquor licence on the premises of Louis Restaurant. - that the Council approve the final completion payment to smiths Building Systems for the new Municipal Building. subject to the approval of the Engineer. Council met in Council Chambers. June 18. 1979. at 1.00 P.M. Motions were read and carried for General Voucher No. 11 in the amount of $7?6.283.07 be paid. Burg(“nunc'lion .MMMWMDMWMMUMMM7 fiWWZQfiM - that Council support the resolution from the Town of Seaforth. - that Council wish to take no action at this time on the resolution from the Munici- pality of York. - that Council declare June 30th to July 8th. as Legion Week. - Council adjourned to meet again July 3, 1979. at 1.00 P.M. THE PRODIGAL PLAYERS OUTDOOR THEATRE IN ONTARIO THIS SUMMER! Don‘t take the audience to a show, take the show to the aud- ience! The ageâ€"old custom of travelling players performing on a mobile stage lives again. The Prodigal Players are Ont- ario's only travelling Theatre Troupe with its own portable stage, complete with lights, sound, costumes, sets and makeâ€"up. The Prodigal Players, a groupof 10 dedicated volunteers, are committed to breathing new life into these old, medieval traditions. Clowns 8 laughter, parables and a light-hearted look at human foibles, social drama and some serious thinking about the human condition. The show ranges from farce to serious theatre, and appeals to everyone. The players bring wide ex- perience in theatre, comedy, mime and music to the stage. They are under the direction of Mrs. Joyce Eagle, a well- known teacher of Theatre Arts in Toronto. Throughout July and August they will cross and re- cross Ontario, staging their unique show in tiny villages and in the inner city. Constructed of Lightweight, yet rugged aluminum alloy and finished with polyethylene foam (not styrofoam) side sponsons. the MANAQUA provides the ultimate in canoeing satety and comfort. TheMANAQUAis WrmaHy unsinkable and equally difficult to tip. Sleek and easy handling, MANAQUA is the first choice of Hunters and Fishermen for lake or stream. DIMENSIONS (approx) WEIGHT (approx) MANAQUA 14 $279. 44" X 14' 43 lbs. MANAQUA 12 $259 44" X 12' 29 lbs. « _.=a-

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