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PAGE 14, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1988 News? Caili us at the Whitby Free Press. e lin Phone 668-6111. Hoistein 'excellence5. for Thornlea Farms ROY ROBINSON with Thornlea Legend Brooklin farm operation an "exoellened Tana, the Hostein that earned the rating. Free Press photo Thornlea Farms of Brookhin was one of 13 farins in'Durham Region to receive the "excellent" rating for Hostein cows. I guess you'd calI it, more or less, a beauty contest," said Roy Robinson, Who operates Thornlea with brother Bill. The prize entry for the Robinsons was Thornlea Legend Tana, a six-year-old Holstein judged in May by the- Holstein Association of Canada. Overail appearance as well as dairy character are evaluated by judges Who visit farms. .Less than two per cent of the purebred Hoîsteins in Canada get "texcellent" ratings, said Roy. Thornlea hast got the rating about 10 years ago. Thornlea has a total of 350 Hoîsteins, of which 125 are for dairy. The Robinsons, Who came from Thornhill in the 1970s, own 450 acres in Whitby and rent another 700 for their farmn operation. Roy said the summer drought had some adverse effect on their crops but that "Crops turned out better than we expected." He said grain yields are down 30 to 40 Per cent from normal while the second hay crop was "ipretty well a write-off." But he notes that the third hay crop is 50 good it will likely make up for the first two. Fitness classes in Broolklin Once again, YWCA fitness classes will be available in Brooklin th-is faîl. General fitness classes. wilh be held in St. Thomas Anglican Church. Jre-registration is at the Oshawa YWCA program build- ing, McGregor and Simncoe Sts., beginnin g Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. for YWCA members and Thursday, Sept. 1 for non- members. Caîl 576-8880 for details. IJCW to hold fashion show The Columbus United Church Womnen of Brooklin will hold their annual fahi fashion show on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. Fashions featured are by the Brooklin Village Shoppe. Tickets are $5 and can be obtained by calling the Village Shoppe at 655-3474 or by calling either 655-4252 or 655-4836. MAUREEN BOGART of Broodlin with her prize winning marigolds, in the residential category in the marigold eontest held by, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce. Free Press photo S pt9, 10, 19 88 Open House. Ail Welcome Opening Special 20% off Wallpapers *Exclusive range of French & English lace *Custom made Tiffany hamps *Large sehection of necdlework and lace pillows *Dried fhower arrangements on display *Brass giftwear *Customized folk art *Baby room accessories *Rarnea Ceramic tiles -In house desigln consultation- $20 ..Oper hour OPEN: Tut 1WE ARE YOI es. to Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. * *or by appointment* * Easy Parking 49 Baldwin St., Brooklin, Ont. ,UR COMPLETE TA STE IN HOME DECOR. D Optimists at convention Brian Wick, president of the Brooklin Optimist Club, and fil ~seven other ý club members « recently attended the 7Oth annual Optimist International convention in Reno, Nevada. International president, Ken Loach of Scarborough, spoke on "Integrity, Growth and Service" to about 2,000 delegates. Tr-aining seminars on club activities and Panelling Special publicity were held. Add a touch of class Bill Fayle of Brockville was wvith the elegance of recently elected the 68th national real wood T & G - president of the Association of planke panelling. Kinsmen Clubs. Random lengths. W- 9 ç 0 The Brooklin club will hold a niembership breakfast on ilIL-JLJJJ-i--L-L- - oiil Saturday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m. Paul Herbert of Welland wil discuss how members can get Br o0n n a i more out of the K(insmen chUeiaton 0.0 416 65 -49 1cui The meeting is open to any interested -residents. Caîl 655- RED ROSE NURSERY & GARDEN CENTRE 579-8285 Thickson Rd.N.Brooklin 655-4749 WHOLESALE OUTLET INTERLOCKING STONE SALES SFrom .99/sq. ft. Cobble Stone *Multi-Weave ÇD *Curbs & much more '4. SEE OUR DISPLAYS Landscape and Design Installation Nursery Stock Including Flowers, Shrubs and Trees Mm-WVM IYI 7m". L-9R-lwT,9E IL orazb4k--,ý( w Nwàp-AYALI