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S-OrcooWeekly Times, Weduesday, November 13, 1985 ,FIy-up to Orono Brownies UnitedI Way goal at 85%7 of ta'rget At the completié weeks of the 1985 Oshawa, Newcastk Way Campaign, M: goal of $1,915,00E met. At the weekly meeting beld in 0,1 Chairmen report $1,621,763 had beec 'by cash or payroll d throughot tht municipalities. The residentia Seven Young girls in the community last week entered the Guiding program in thse Village in flying up to thse Orono Brownies. Pictured above (bottom row) are: Melisa Allin, Lisa Johnson and Connie Fluk;, <Middle row) Marsba Luke, Katrina Hartman, Christine Durham --East Agricuùlture News 4-H AWARDS BANQUET HELD RCNTY IN ORONO A large crowd of 4-H families and sponsors gathered at the Orono Mrena on October 25th for an awards presentation. The top County Awards included Sharyn Barkey, Blackstock - Top Girl - Todd Ormiston, Bowmanville - Top Boy. Ottawa trip winner, Karen Arnold, Port Hope; Lynn - McLaughlin, Nestleton; Jackie Handley, Campbellcroft and Anne Hoogeveen, Blackstock. Lynti McLaughlin was also awarded thse Ted Buttery Memorial Scholarship to a. 4-H member entering thse first year of a College or Universi- ty prograni. Leadership certificates were presented to Jim Coombes, Bowmanville for 20 years of dedicated leader- ship and fifteen year awards went to Neil Allin, Orono; David Kellogg, Port Hope and Tom Barrie, Bowman- ville. Other special county awards included: Top Novice Judge - Ben Warren, Port Hope; Top Junior Judge - Stephen McHolm, Port Hope; Top Senior Judge - Robert Green, Backstock.ý Champion Livestock Sbowman - Bob Goble, Janetville. Numerous other awards were presented within in- dividual project clubs by local business and farm organization sponsors. Brian VanCamp, an active Junior Farmer from the Blackstock area and recent returned from a year long Rotary Exchange to Sweden gave an interesting slide presentation of bis trip. The 4-H programn is an organization for rural youtb from the ages of 12 to 21. Members "Learn to Do by Doing" witb a wide variety of projects available throughout the year. For more informa- tion, contact you local Ministry of Agriculture and Food Office. NATIONAL 4-H WEEK HIIGHLIGHTS NEW IM- AGE By Barbara Weese John Wise, Federal Minister of Agriculture, bas proclaimed November 4th tbrough 1th as National 4-H Week. 4-H has evolved from an agriculture and bome-mnaking centred youth cliihinl orbsùçuatied-pro- gram promotirpg responsible citizensip, ieadership, social awareness and independence tbrough achievement in skill- development projects. At thse saine time, the basic concept of encouraging young people to "learn to do by doîng" bas been maintain- ed. In Ontario credit goes to thse five thousand leaders Rykman and Lisa Taylor; (Top row) leaders, Rose Sallers, Yvonne M-aiiland and Linn Tilison. from ail walks of life who share their time and expertise in coordinating local 4-H groups. This week the twenty thousand 4-H. members in Ontario Will take every op- portunity to say a simple "tha nk you" to their club leaders. "What My 4-H Leader Means to Me" was thse topic of a recent essay competition in Ontario.,TIse winning essays will' be displayed at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. At a regional, provincial and national level, 4-H achievers continue and learn to grow by participating in workshops, conferences, camps, travel exchanges and in lbying for valuable scholar- ships,' such as the Gulf Citizenship Award won by Lynn McLaughlin, Nestleton. In this Interna- tional Youth Year additional opportunities were presented to 4-H4 members. 4-H maembers took their share of the bonours at Youtb Recognition Banquets held across thse province and in receiving Canada Youth Day Awards on July 1, 1985. Without a doubt, more and more businesses and in- dividuals are choosing to en- sure a secure social and economic future by investing in the development of young peoplewho show an interest in that future and in deterl- mining its course. National 4-H- Week highlights thse unique oppor- tunity 4-H represents today, thse chance for boys and girls growing up in our com- munities to develop their în of five 5Whitby, e United :% of the bas been Campaign ýhawa, thse 1ed that rn pledged eductions tbree contribu- tion is reporting lower te, date. Camnpaign Chairmnan, Armen Arkelian bas re- quested that, "individuals wbo would not be canvassed through the workplace mnay caîl the United Way Office 728-0203 and give their pledges by telephone. Thse pledge cards will be maied directly to thse residence." The United Way may accept contributions through Visa and Master Charge. Distr~ ss Centre to ceIebr te anniversary Ail former volunteers and associates of the Distress Centre are invited to its l5th Anniversary celebration and annual meeting on Tuesday,' November 26th, 1 )85. The meeting will be a recognition night honouring aIl the people who are and have been involved -with the Centre. Guest speakers will be Rev. Roger Maggs, Chaplain at the Oshawa General Hospital, Fel No. 202 and Gordon Winch, Executive Director of Distress Centre 1 in Toronto. The Centre provides 24 Na tural Resources Lindsay area brochure The Lindsay distric t of the Ministry of Natural Resources bas taken a new approach in the production of an administrative brochure. The Lindsay Chamber of Commerce and the ministry 'are working together to complete this pro- ject. To assist in the comple- tion of the brochure a car- tographer has been hired under a federal employmnent program, "-Section 38", sponsQred througb Sir Sand- ford Fleming College. The brochure will provîde vîsitors to the Lndsay district with an informative guide to the natural resources within the area. The front of ihe brochure is comprised of a fisheries chart and a mnap il- lustrating provincial Crown (Continued page 9) potential. These young peo- pIe will someday thread their way through the entire social fabric of Canada, in rural, and urban settings. National 4-H Members Conference- with its theme, "Forging Our Future" and National 4-H Volunteex Leaders Conference with its theme, "Creative'Leadersbip - Today's Challenge" will be the spotlight atviisto celebrate the week. Seven 4-H members and five 4-H leaders from Ontario will be delegates to these con ferences at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Tbanks to 4-H. to themn "learning" and "doing" wilI have become second nature. hours of confidential telephone counselling by. trained volunteers. It is sup- ported financially by the United Way. Refreshments will be serv- ed. If you have been involved with the Centre and wish to attend for more information cali 723-4461. CLOCA PRIESS RELEASE, Wetland meeting planned by CLOCA The word wetlands may conj ure up negative images of miosquitoes and wastelands to, mnany people. However, this is not a very accurate picture. in fact, wetlands are one of our most valuable. natural resources. Did you know that cattails cleanse water? Or that swamps cati reduce flood damage downstream? To learn more about wetlands, including their economic and ecological importance, plan to attend the evening presen- tation held by the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. TIhe programn will be held at C.L.O.C.A.'s new Conserva- tion Centre on Wednesday, November 20, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. The Centre is located at thse Authority office at 100 Whiting Avenue, Oshawa. Please caîl 579-0411 for futher information. ORONO TOWN HALL Christmas Craft Show Friday, -Nov. lSth Saturday, Nov. 16th Sunday, Nov. l7th 6 -9 p.m. 10 arn. - 5 p.m. 12 Noon -5 p.m. HOME BAKING, BOOKS, SILK FLOWERS, CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AND MUCH MORE DRAW FOR HAN D CARVED WALNUT TABLE AND ANTIQUE REPRODUCTION LAMP ALSO VISIT, ANTIQUE DOLL & TOY SHOW AT ORONO SHOWCASE *>K2204 2850 CJLLL Stanabmt'y ima jetsyou Iar-vesta bigge r orn crop This Canadian-deveîoped hybrid has set a new standard for standabîîity. Extremnely stiff stalks combined with outstanding yield make K2204 a truly exceptional hybrid in 2850 heat unit aras. 1984 PERFORMACE DATA YieId Broken % Bui/Acre $ stalks Moisture @ 15.5% Acre* Pride K2204 2.7 25.0, 138.3 443.9 Pioneer 3906 2.6 26.9 137.3 436.61 Average of ail varieties 6.7 25.9 125.5 401.60 Data collecled from Pride test plot program and C) C.C. perormance trials. -$/Acre basecl on $3.50/bu aler dryirig çosts Gerald Brown, 416-987-4474 Dennis Yellowlees, 416263.23801 .... ... . ........ . . ................. .. ...... . ... ......... 7-