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I-,-.__i._-_. .i Page 12‘ 4 NORTH LEEDS LANTERN} PORTLAND Ridâ€"can Centennial. Samar Rideau Centennial School Com- mittee held their second annual Fun Fair on Friday, May 25th. Despite the poor weather, there was a good turn-out, and the evening was termed a success by Lynne Evans, Chairman of the Fun Fair Committee. Pony rides were to be offered for the first time this year, but no outdoor 'activities could take place. We'll try again next year. Many thanks to all who helped before, during and after. Don- ations of decorated cakes, home- made candy, books, toys and .potpourri were great y appreciat- ed. The gym was gaily decorated ,by the school children. Mrs. Fournier's class had prepared all the advance publicity ,posters & Mr. Malloy's class sold plants and handâ€"made plant- ers. A display table held hand~ made musical instruments and crafts class projects. A draw for silver dollars took place, and Joan Hutch- ison's ukelele band entertain~ ed at this time. A. 81 J. HENNESSY INCOME TAX and BOOKKEEPING SERVICE RR. #2, PORTLAND, ONTARIO KOG 1V0 Telephone (613) 283-6728 PORTLAND LIBRARY During June, the Library will be featuring paintings by a local artist, Mr. Elton Kirk- land. The Library is hoping to have a display of antique and old children's toys and books for July and August. Please contact Brys Scovil â€" 272-2570 or Judy Pattinson - 272-2736 if you care to lend the Library any toys or books to help us celebrate the "Year of the Child". Ontario Forestry Assn. is ofâ€" fering the SMOKEY BEAR READING CLUB to Ontario libraries. The club has two purposes - to preâ€" vent forest fires and promote good reading. There is no charge. Up to 25 children can enroll in each club. Each child receives a bookmark and a registration card on which to record nature and conservation books read dur~ ing July and August. When five books have been read,,a certif- icate is awarded. COME AND VISIT THE PORTLAND LIBRARY TODAY. Ontario Forestry Assn. is a nonâ€" profit, non-political organization It‘s primary purpose is to educate the people of the Province in ests, Soils, Waters and Wildlife through wise use. Old Hands And New Designs When my husband and I moved to Portland four years ago on a part- time basis, and then a year ago on a year-round residency, and became familiar with all the activities of the Rideau Crafts Club, I realized that I had a one-person Rideau Crafts- woman in my mother. I am afraid that I have always taken it for grant- ed that almost anything I wanted, from miniature dolls and furniture for a doll's house to a crocheted table cloth suitable for a banquet, my'mother could produce it. About the only crafts she has not attempted are pottery and jewelry making. Now that her hands have stiffened up with arthritis, and her eyesight is not very keen, she works on crafts that are more easily managed -- mitts and toques and need1e_point place mats made on very coarse canvas. This spring, however, she has sur- prised us once again by arriving for a visit with a hooked rug, 27" x 52" in a modern design for the floor in front of our fireplace. After having tried out a bit of hooking with nylon yarn,which pulls through the canvas easily, she discovered her right hand was strong enough to work with wool. In less than six weeks, she made this beautiful rug, and we are so amazed, that we must share our delight with other hookers. hours in my mother's life. There are no dull She is Mrs. I.F. Porteous of Parkwood Manor, Waterloo, Ontario. Submitted by: Mrs. Joan Ross. HOURS: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily except Tuesday um “mu m, mm m m (613) 272-2000 RIDEAU PLACE A NEW CONCEPT IN HOME OWNERSHIP FEATURING CITY SERVICES AND COUNTRY LIVING FAMILY HOUSING - SEPARATE ADULT HOUSING WATER, SEWAGE, GARBAGE G SNOW REMOVAL SUPPLIED HIGHWAY 15 PHONE 272-2891 PORTLAND, ONTARIO Portland