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Page 14 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, December 9, 1998 Section Two Horse Farm Holds Successful Christmas Festival The Trillium Morgan Horse Farm in Orono, Ontario, hosted its Ninth Annual Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 5, 1998. This year's attendance attendance recorded 576 guests who visited the farm, despite a cold drizzle and cool afternoon weather. Refreshments were served to the many guests. An abundance of door prizes were awarded throughout the afternoon's activities. The farm's leading leading sire, the 17 year old Morgan Stallion named Trillium Samson, was hitched to a 1907 antique carriage. Numbers were drawn for carriage rides around the arena, much to the delight of the lucky winning ticket holders. This year's popular stall decorating contest proved to be a challenge once again for the voting public as they cast their votes for their favourite designs in three categories. categories. This year; the farm welcomed its first international entry from Salt Lake City, Utah This year the farm welcomed welcomed its first international international entry, represented by the Edgington family of Salt Lake City, Utah. The Edginglons had purchased a Morgan Horse from the farm this past spring and wanted to be included in this year's competition. Funding was provided and volunteers at the farm created created and built the stall design in their absence. Results of this year's competition arc as' follows: follows: Youth Division Champion was Kathy Bugclli of Newcastle and her entry, "A Disney Christmas". Reserve Champion was Tania Brinn of Inniskillen with "Loli's Christmas Stall". Adult Division Champion was Laurie Heard of Oshawa and "A Cowboy's Christmas". Reserve Champion was Ruth Gray of Bowmanvillc and "Something About Christmas". Family or Group Division Champion was The Edgington Family of Salt Lake City, Utah and "Utah Christmas Cabin". Reserve Champion was Laurel Gould of Bowmanvillc and "The Spirit" of Christmas as Seen Through A Child's Eyes". Close to $150 was raised through the raffle ticket sales in support of The Equine Foundation of Canada. All prizes were kindly donated for this event. The farm would like to lake this opportunity to thank the more than a dozen greeters and guides who assisted the public at this year's event. They would also like to thank the competitors for their wonderful entries that took many weeks and hours to complete. And finally, the farm would especially like to thank the public lor their continued support of this yearly festive festive event, Maureen Terpstra, on the left, and owner Marilyn Easby, are shown with just a sample of some of the wonderful gift ideas available in their shop, Gold Reflections. , Conveniently located in the Bowmanvillc Mall, Gold Reflections can offer you a huge selection of ; gold jewellery, precious,stones, bracelets, charms, earrings,- chains as well.as wedding Bands and engagement rings. - - Don't miss their wide range of giftware, fireman and policeman and Barklay Crossings figurines as well as a great selection of watches arid clocks. You're always assured of friendly,' personal service. Of course appraisals, custom work and repair service | are also available. Be sure and visit them soon! Bowmanville Mall Telephone: 623'8164 ©j.p. CHRISTMAS PREVIEW - Trillium Morgan Horse Farm on Ochonski Road in Orono held its Ninth Annual Christmas Festival on the weekend. Close to 600 visitors enjoyed 20 stalls that were decorated for the holidays. Prizes were awarded for best youth, adult and family entry. Carriage rides were given by Trillium Samson, the farm's sire. Above, Dawn Barber, of Orono, horses around in front of the stall with the theme: "A Bird's Christmas." Ç ; au-,. I „ _ • -i nr -- " A.,:' ■ y ■ ,, -, - XX' •M ill "The perfect Christinas gift for the entire family!" Shown in the above photo are some of the transportation specialists from Roy Nichols Motors. Jim Reid, kneeling in front and right to left: Gary Dalby, Nils Myhren, Pat Bagnell, Gord Miles, Don Andrews and Gary Sherban, are ready to fit the vehicle to your family's requirements - whether it's a new or used car or truck. Roy Nichols Motors, located at the corner of Hwy. 2 and Courtice Road, has a wonderful selection of pre-owned vehicles and of course the full line of new cars and trucks from Chevrolet and Oldsmobile. Nichols Motors continues the tradition of providing the finest in transportation products to this community, a tradition which began in 1922. Whether you are buying or leasing, the experts at Roy Nichols Motors can tailor a deal to suit your budget. Come in soon. Highway No. 2 at Courtice Road Telephone 436-2222 motors ltd