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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvilte, February 3, 19fi« 9 Correspondent Heads South Happy First Birthday Yelverton News by H. Malcolm Miss Candy Malcolm and friend Nancy returned home last Sunday from Costa Rica's two week vacation vacation and report an enjoyable enjoyable holiday. No details to date. Just received word that a former high school teacher at Blackstock High School in the era when the Grade XIII was added for the first time -- Mr. Bob Walden -- passed away this week as a result of a heart attack. Bob would be better known in the Nestleton area, particularly particularly by the older residents, as the husband of the former .Doris Williams of that area. Mr. Carl Johnson is currently currently taking a Horilculturc course in Sir Sand ford Fleming in pursuit of his interests interests in that field. If the readers of this column column are getting sick and tired of our annual tirade on our winter travelogue, we suggest you turn the page right now. For your favorite favorite travelling companion companion and your Yelverton scribe have just returned from our annual mid-winter escape and plan to bore you to tears with the details. After all, isn't that the second second prime objective of vacations?? vacations?? Come 1 and I flew to Los Angeles on Sunday, January January 10th, where we boarded the luxurious cruise liner the Tropicale anchored in San Pedro Harbor, not too far from the Queen Mary and Howard Hughes' private private plane -- the Blue Goose or whatever. This was the most luxuri ous liner we have had the privilege of sailing to date. 11 was of Liberian registry and on this cruise had over 1000guests with anotherSOO staff people catering to their whims and providing excellent service. The Cruise Director was Mr. Dave Armour, who originated originated "over 'ome" in England England but now lives in Burlington, Burlington, Ont. with relatives in Lindsay. He possessed all the requisites of his trade -- talent, wit, geniality geniality and verbosity. Our cabin, as others, was larger than usual, approximately approximately 12 ft. x 14 ft. The cabins cabins on our deck were the full length of the ship -- 671 feet and resembled the longest bowling alley or shooting gallery in the world. The food as usual was terrific with three meals a day including a seven course dinner in the evening and a midnight buffet, buffet, and snacks at all times of the day. Two special formal formal events were the Captain's Captain's Ball on Monday evening evening and a Farewell Cocktail Party on Friday evening. There were two shows every evening which included the scantily clad Carnivale dancers dancers in lovely costumes (I looked the other way of course), a magician, a juggler, juggler, a special female and male vocalist, eight-piece band, and audience participation participation in a passenger talent , show, a masqurade party, a nightgown contest (males in female attire), and ofcourse our specialty the knobby knee contest which the little little woman thought I was Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 623-6477 sure to win -- but didn't. Each of these events was a riot due to the brilliant wit and sharp comments of the Cruise Director. The three Mexican locations locations . we visited were Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. Though all were interesting in their own distinctive way, we preferred the unspoiled unspoiled beauty of Cabo San Lucas with its mile? of beaches, about 1000 feet or more from shoreline to living living areas. The two most popular purchases were in silver and in leather goods. The peso exchange at the time of our visit was 2100 pesos (1600 plus Canadian) to a dollar. A fine pair of leather sho.es ranged from $15. -- $25. a pair for men. The weather in Mexico was ideal -- hot but not oppressively oppressively so. Lounging on the beach or around the swimming swimming pool was the favorite pastime during the mid-day hours while sipping a wide variety of liquid concoctions concoctions at reasonable prices. When we returned to L.A. the following Sunday, we were met by pouring rain and one of the worst storms of the year. High tides coupled with abnormal low barometer readings -- 293, the lowest reading in recent history, with excessive high winds contributed to the destruction destruction of several California California beach resort areas -- hotels, restaurants and homes in particularly defined defined locations. We spent another three days at the Sheraton Hotel in Universal City in Hollywood Hollywood but shall prolong the agony of reading about same till next week. Oh yes, we did see three famous movie personalities whose names we shall divulge next week. Bel you can hardly wait?? One of the pleasures of a cruise is the interesting people you meet. This year our table mates included a younge couple from Maple Creek, Sask. near where our late venerable uncle and aunt -- Art and Mamie Malcolm Malcolm used to live plus two interesting couples from California. Tenders Called for Home < x'-; >/-. '.«A'; v/YT... - .... , ; i y „ -> X / . . .. ... • K ONLY BOWMANVILLE OSHAWA DOOGE DEALER NGVAR MOTORS LIMITED 1428 KING ST. E„ OSHAWA NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 723-1175 723-1176 m Come see: Robert Bennett. Ron Peters. Lyle Smith. Terry Peters or Ted Whiting. Ask your neiqhboi why they bought then new cut Irani Kingv.ir Molors The Ontario Farm Machinery Agency, a part of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, has discovered an innovative European machine which may very well revolutionize the Ontario Ontario corn industry. The device was described in a recent interview with The Statesman by one of OFMA's directors, Joe Christl, a local cash crop farmer and corn producer. Produced by Geringhoff, a West German company, this new corn head not only picks the corn off the stalk but also disposes of the stalks by grinding them into manageable chaff. The device fits onto all major makes of combines manufactured in North America and consists of a set of knives located beneath beneath each picking row. The corn plants are stripped of their cobs by conventional means. But rather .than being discarded, the stalks How do you yet the SUH to shine in Downtown :bowmanvilte? are finely chopped and left on the field. This corn chaff will disintegrate disintegrate more rapidly in the field , than would whole stalks. Mr. Christl explains that the stalks in a cornfield pose a major problem because because they do not break down easily after the harvest harvest and they can hinderthe growth of crops in the following following year if they are not adequately ploughed into the ground. It's a problem that gets worse as the yiefd of a corn crop increases. The fact that the' cornstalks are chopped into five-inch fragments means that a farmer"avoids two or three trips over the same field. And, of course, each trip saved means a reduction reduction in the farmer's production production costs. That's an important important factor when one considers considers that corn is fetching about half the price it did three or four years ago. Corn remains .a major crop in Durham County, where it is grown on 50,000 acres within 550 farms. There are about 2.5 million acres grown in Canada each year, with 80 per cent of that total raised in Ontario. Described as Ontario's King of Crops, corn is used in animal feed, in human foodstuffs, and also in industries industries such as steel, tex tiles, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and paper manufacturing. manufacturing. Given the importance of the annual corn crop, there should be considerable interest interest in this new piece of equipment. Mr. Christl explains that the new corn head will be displayed at the upcoming farm equipment show being held in Toronto's International International Centre commencing February 2. "We're going to launch it at the farm show," explained Mr. Christl. Mr. Chriptl is confident that, it will find easy acceptance acceptance in North America. "It has many options that are not on our American type corn heads," said Mr. Christl. In addition to getting rid of the corn stalks, the machine folds up to a width of three metres for ease of transportation on public roads. Furthermore, it can be readily adapted for picking picking sunflowers. Mr. Christl adds that the Ontario Farm Machinery Agency is no stranger to importing importing agricultural equipment. equipment. In the past, it has marketed marketed cultivator teeth, plough shares, haying equipment, safety equipment, equipment, and even tractors. The corn head will be on display at the OFMA booth of the International Centre throughout the exhibition. HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE SfiÇËB Main St., Orono MmB 983-5115 SERVING YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS FOR 35 YEARS Susan Sawyer Nelda Dawson 983-5767 623-4835 A price tag of four million dollars has been attached to the final renovations of the Fairview Lodge Home for the Aged in Whitby. Regional Council on January January 27, agreed to call tenders tenders for the completion of Phase Two of the repairs to the regionally owned and operated home. However, council stipulated that the co.sts of construction, equipment and services are not to exceed $4 million. Fairview Lodge is currently currently undergoing construction construction to its "A" and "B" wings. The expected date of completion is February of this year. The total cost of the first phase of renovations renovations is estimated at $2.6 million. It was made clear by the regional works department in 1985 that the proposed re- . novations would not address address all the areas in need of improvement at Fair- view. But at the time, funding funding was unavailable to complete complete the entire project. Council decided to split the work into two major phases. phases. For Phase One the Ministry Ministry of Community and Social Social Services paid 50 per cent of the total bill, or a maximum of $1.3 million, while the Region covered the remaining 50 per cent of the costs. A similar funding method has been arranged for Phase Two of the Fairview renovations. There will be $2 million funding provided by the Ministry and $2 million million from the Region. Included in the plans for the second phase of construction construction are site developments developments such as roads, parking parking lots, and paths. The "J" and "Jl" wings which include include the kitchen, laundry area and dining room, will undergo renovations. Re- roofing, improved heating and ventilation systems and the purchase of new furnishing furnishing and equipment are also part of plans. The department of Social Services realized a number of years ago Fairview, as one of Durham Region's few homes for the aged, was in "urgent" need of renovations renovations to resident areas, the physical structure and equipment. A representative of the architecture firm, A.W. Cluffand P.J. Cluff, working on the project, assured council on Wednesday that Phase Two will complete all the renovations required at Fairview. The total cost for Phase One and Two is just under $7 million. sikkens PROTECT YOUR PINE • Extra clear mat finish • Prevents pine from yellowing • Dries in an hour • Make it UV Pine by Sikkens Central Paint and Wallpaper 295 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa 434-3939 My name is Mackenzie James Lloyd and I celebrated my first birthday on December 31,1987. My Mom and Dad are Ivan and Sharon Lloyd of Bowmanville and my grandparents are Douglas and Barbara Simpson of Orono and John and Sherron Lloyd of Hampton. Corn Farmers Have High Hopes for New Machinery BOWMANVILLE TRAVEL and PETER'S TOURS are "Calling All Garden and Plant Lovers" Join us for the largest Home and Garden Show in the United States February 27th -- 29th in CLEVELAND, OHIO The Show Features: -- Over 80,000 square feet of flowers, plants and gardens including a rain forest -- Meet leading horticulturists from all over the world -- Over 300 top name exhibitors Your Home and Garden Weekend ■Includes the Following: Option I All Transportation -- Departing Friday, 9:00 a.m. (Refreshments served complimentary on board) 2 Nights Accommodations at the Holiday Inn Welcome Champagne Reception 2 Days Admission to the Garden Show Hawaiian Luau and Floor Show Dinner in the Clubhouse and an exciting Night of Harness Racing The cost for the above package including MEALS where shown, TAXES, and GRATUITIES is only $198. per person Canadian based on double occupancy. 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