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14 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, June 8, 1977 Ashburn and area news Manchester News ' by Mrs. R. Hoon The monthly meeting of the Ashburn group of the W.M.S. was held on June 1st at the home of Mrs. D. Ashton. Mrs. F. Daw, pres- ident began the meeting with a very meaningful worship service and Mrs. R. Batten led in prayer. The study for the evening ) was taken by Mrs. W, Hopkins, which was part two of "A Journey through Faith". A lovely lunch was served by the hostess and a social time spent. The next meeting will be held the first Wed. evening in September. Congratulations to the Brooklin Horticulture Society, we have several members in our. area, on winning the 1st prize for their float in Brooklin fair last Saturday. The theme of the float was "Happiness is having your own garden", The Ashburn Community centre did very well with their "pie" booth at the fair and quite a number from the area attended. Miss Dorothy Bulmer of Sonya and Nestleton, conducted the morning wor- ~ ship 'at Burns Church last. Sunday. There will be a Father and Son banquet in the church hall on Thursday, June 16th and an interesting programme is being plann- ed. : Mr. and Mrs. Russ Batten and Mr. and Mrs. E. Heron attended the opening An excellent program on Agriculture and Canadian Industries was presented at the June 1 meeting of Nestleton W.I. at the Community Centre. Following the opening Ode and Collect, Mrs. George Heaslip gave a hearty welcome to the 14 members and visitors pre- sent. The secretary, Mrs. M. Furlet read the minutes and gave an encouraging financial report. Our new programs for the year were . given to service of the 103 General Assembly of the Presbyter- ian Church in Canada held in St.Andrews Church, Toronto on Sunday. The Rev. DeCourcy H. Rayner B.A. C.D.D.D. was appointed the Moderator for the coming year. May we be reminded each day of the story of the hare and tortoise, that the race is not always won by the swift and there is more to life. than speed. given out. Appreciation is Miss Nancy Wygerde and Mrs, V. Parsons for their work in preparing them. For the July meeting, it was decided to tour 'the Scugog Museum followed by dinner in a restaurant. Members and friends to meet at the Community Centre at 2:30,p.m. Several volunteered to drive. We were invited to join the Blackstock U.C.W. Bus Tour on June 14 to Kitch- ener and area. If interested CHARGEN o Gregory's & WALLETS & Robes. CHARGEX & MASTERCHARGE ACCEPTED. A BOX FOR EVERY GIFT. USE OUR LAY AWAY PLAN. I n Phone 985.816( KEY CASES, TRAVEL CASES from Tilley. HANDKERCHIEFS, TIES, PUFFS from Arrow, Pegasus, Playboy & C#untess Mara. SOCKS, UNDERWEAR, BELTS & SUSPENDERS from Byford, Jockey, Currie & Harness House. / SHIRTS - Long & Short Sleeve - Dress & Sport by Arrow, Squire & Pegasus. Other Gift Selections such as Tie Racks, Cuff Links, Shorts, Swimwear, Sweaters, Pyjamas 4 FREEMAN -J. Wygerde. * Panabaker Chapel, by Mrs. Ruby Fielding Church Sunday, June 12 at 11:15 am. Rev. E, Lin- stead in charge. Mrs. Lillian Wilson attended the Rundle-Wilgon wedding at Blackstock 'Anglican church on Satur- day. Mrs. L. Wilson and Mrs. G. Marcotte enjoyed the Grand Old Oprey at Wheel- ing West Virginia last week. Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Marcotte of Sudbury visit- ing Mr. and Mrs. George contact Mrs. Carl Adams for details. Mrs. J. Wygerde gave an interesting account of the District Annual in Hampton on May 10. The roll call, "A remedy for tension" was well answered. Suggestions were hobbies, gardening, music, religious programs and change of pace. An, excellent motto "Practice Safety, if Pays Big" was given by Mrs. B. DeJong. A discussion on 'the beef industry entitled '"The New Hamburger Society' was given.by Mrs. Mrs. A. Beacock read an article describing activites at _ Sydenham Conservation OBITUARY Duncan Allely Christie Mr. Duncan Allely (Al) Christie passed suddenly at his home in Epsom on May 27, 1977. Mr. Christie was born on Feb. 7, 1800 on the family - farm north of Utica. He was 'the eldest child of Edwin Christie and Annie Madill and was the first baby christened in the new- ly renovated Breadalbane Presbyterian "Church, built on property donated by his family. He attended school in Utica and as a youth he farmed in the Utica area. - He married Annie Rosella Martin, of Port Perry, on August 7, 1929. The couple resided in Utica, Ashburn and finally settled in Epsom where they lived for over 40 years. He carried on his trade as a drover until he retired. He was always a well- respected citizen because of his kind generosity and genuine love for his fellow man. He was chosen Man- of-the-Year during Epsom's Centennial in 1976 and was active on Breadalbane Cemetery Board and annual church service. Mr. Christie was pre- deceased by his wife Annie and is survived by his only daughter Darlene (Mrs. John Begin) of Epsom. He was also predeceased by his infant brother Victor, his sister Iola (Mrs. C. Heard) and is survived by sisters Mrs. Jean Thompson, Mrs. Cora Gunyou and brother Alpine. The funeral service was held at McDermott- Port Perry on May 30, 1977 at 2 p.m. with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery. Rev. S. McEntyre and Rev. A. Scott conducted the services, Pallbearers were Jeff Bailey, Lloyd Brawn, Milton Heard, Walter Hopkins, Alan Martin and Lloyd Payne. Marcotte recently. Mrs. Fern Fielding, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fielding visiting Mr. and Mrs, Art Fielding last week. Mr. and Mrs. Os. Croxall visiting their daughter Mr. and Mrs. 'Terry Mancini at Barrie on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. James Cawker enjoyed a day at Black Creek Pioneer Village on Sunday. The Manchester U.C.W. 'Nestleton Women's Institute Area, Mrs. F. Dayes told of her recent trip to England and closed with the poem, "When Father laid the met at the church June 2nd with 15 members present. Margaret Croxdll read the Scripture. Hymn 394 was sung followed by Mrs. Edith- Bruce who chose the topic "Man plans are good, but God's plans are. better'. - The roll call, minutes 'and . all. committee reports dealt with favourable. Margaret Ann Lamb announced the Hawley family of Tweed will be happy to come to our church in October. A trip planned to go to Parkwood (McLaughlins) Home and Garden tour in place of July meeting. A delicious lunch served and a social hour enjoyed. Carpet on the Stairs'. Bower's group served lunch and. social time was en- joyed. Advertising... makes things clear. Following O Canada, Mrs. - away - The Farm Scene On the evening of Thursday, May 26th, the annual dinner and meeting of the Ontario-York Dairy Herd Improvement Associations was held at the Werratal Restaurant, Greenbank, with a goodly number of the Association members and their wives in attendance. This was a joint meeting of the two Associations, with James Ball, Uxbridge, Supervisor of the Association in the central part of the Ontario-York Area, and Archie McMillan, Beaverton, Supervisor of the As- * sociation in the north part of the area. Herds with the highest B.C.A., most improve- ment, and best calving interval, were recognized in both Associations. In the central association, the highest herd average award went to Mac and. Grant Mustard, R.R.2, Uxbridge, with a B.C.A. of 145 for milk, and 151 for fat. The certificate for the highest production increase went to Doug Wilson, R.R.1, Port Perry, with an increase of 29 B.C.A. points, and the breeding efficiency award went to Doug Harder, R.R.5, Sunderland, with a calving interval of 12.2 months. In the north area association, the highest herd average award was won by Bar Hill Farms, operated by Jim and Bill Sellers, Sutton West, with a B.C.A. of 138 for milk and 144 for fat. The certificate for the highest production 'increase also went to Bar Hill Farms with an increase of 17.5 points for the year. The breeding efficiency award was won by James and David Phillips, R.R. 2, Sunderland, with a calving interval of 12.2 months. The guest speaker for the evening was Mr. Ron Werry, operator of Werrcroft Farms Limited, Oshawa. Ron represented Semex of Canada at an Al Association meeting at Osnabruch, Germany, during the past winter, where he had an opportunity to address a large gathering of Holstein Breeders, and act as one of the official panel es at a large dairy show sponsored by the Breeders' Association. Ron and his wife Elsie had an opportunity to tour part of Germany, and they also spent some time in Switzerland on the return trip. Mr. Werry gave a most interesting talk, which was illustrated with coloured slides taken during his European visit. Others, who addressed the meeting, were Don Chambers, Regional D.H.I.A. Supervisor, Gerry Nel- son, Holstein Association Fieldman, and Ivan Bell, Agricultural Representative. GRAIN STORAGE AND FEED HANDLING EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE A new program has recently been announced which will make financial assistance available to Ontario farmers for the construction of new crop storage and handling equipment. The purpose of the program is to improve on-farm grain storage and handling facilities in the Province, in order to better utilize our crops as livestock feed. Eligible items will include grain storages, silos, hay or grain drying systems, grain handling systems, feed processing, and distribution systems, feed scales, and portable feed grinder mixers. The amount of the grain will be 30 per cent of the cost to a maximum of $1,500 per farmer, and the term of the program will be January 1, 1977 to December 31, 1981. The program is being funded by the Govern- . ment of Canada, and administered in co-operation with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. This is in addition to the Ontario Capital Grants Program, which has been in effect since 1967. ; Farmers planning improvements to their feed storage, handling or processing systems, are eligible, provided there was a gross agricultural income from a grain or livestock operation of at least $3,000 during the twelve months preceding the application. Complete details of the program are available from your local Ministry of Agriculture and Food Office.