jesheuvel display the over, 120. ties that Nancy sews ilable by contacting Naney Lou at 613- 473-2156, many events. ugh is a le bit Tweed The hamlet has a rich history as a it bustling mining town in the/ 1800s. Tell-tale Signs of yesteryear can be seen all throughout the village; nl by the falls, oneiof theior ‘al hotels and several churches still oe today, The old schoolhouseiis imuselas the Queensborough Recre- ation Centre. ae on the Black River, Queens- ‘ough is home to the 2nd annual ‘Ou; flee Tinea by te Black River,” anievertt put on by the vecte= Offers facilities for The’ hub of activity in Queensborough is the former school house, now the: Queensborough) Recreaton\ Centre. The Centre drop-in cen- tre for youth during the summer. ation Centre Committee/during the running of the rapids. As soon as the’ ice has gone from the river and'the water levels are high, which could'be as soon as this weekend or next, kayak- ers and 'canoeists arrive from all over the province to shoot the rapids. The swollen river carries the thrill seekers for miles downstream, offering excite- ment for onlookers and participants alike. Now for the second year in row, the Queensborough Recreation Gen- tre Committee will be serving grilled burgers and hotdogs, coffee and home- baked|pie, each weekend afternoon from: 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. during the year's fundraising ore caus the Centrein the:purchase a basketball court: The final taised from this year’s “Treat by the’ Black River” event will be used'toward run- for Upcoming events include the Grand event. Last ning anew summer drop-in program child: } ig of the new playground onjune Openin; 23, featuring games, music and BBO. The summer drop-in programme at the Recreation Centre! ae run from, July 4 through August Community Press Once an important part of the bustling mining town, this fie mer hotel is now a private residence and machine shop. The orginal ‘shutters can be seen on the second floor windows.