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And still more people are finding that selecting and cutting their own tree from any ofe of several privately- owned tree farms in the area can be a good outing for the whole family and a pleasant way to kick off the holiday season. One such area is the . Spademan Tree Farm where there are two wood lots, one just west of Utica on Regional Road 21 for spruce trees, and the other on the 6th Concession of Uxbridge north of Regional Road 21 for the popular Scotch pine. Miss Ruth Spademan, who has been growing and selling trees for more than 20 years, told the Star last week that many of their customers come back every year, and some from as far away as Barrie and Toronto. They bring their kids and the family dog, and often spend up to an hour tramp- ing over the 200 acres looking for the "perfect tree." Miss Spademan says that people cutting their own tree should look for several things: the size and shape, the colour of the needles, the fullness of the branches, and a straight stalk. Once the tree is cut it should be stored outside but not in direct sunlight, until ready for decorating. To help keep the tree fresh when it is brought into the home, another inch should be cut off the base of the stalk which will allow it to take up moisture. The tree should always be mounted in a container of water or damp sand. There are about 4000 Scotch pines on the Spade- man farm, although not all are ready for cutting this year. It takes a Scotch pine seven years to grow to Christmas-tree size (12 years for spruce) and re- free planting is done every year with seedlings from the provincial government. Miss Spademan says that the natural tree is making a comeback, although the artificial tree, still accounts for about 40 percent of the market. Interestingly enough, surveys have shown that about 20 percent of households have no tree at all at Christmas, for a variety of reasons. Miss Spademan says that families seem to get a real kick out of selecting and cutting a tree, but she has a couple of words of advice for those who might be consider- ing it for the first time: dress very warm and bring your own saw. Then, take your pick. Greenbank news A large crowd attended Church Services on Sunday morning. Everyone enjoyed the white gift service and the music by the Choir. The Candle light service for the three charges will be held in Greenbank Church on Xmas Eve, Dec. 24th at 7:30 Greenbank Xmas concert is on Wed. Dec. 12 at 7:30 in the hall. A meeting of the Y.M.C.A. for north Durham will be held in Greenbank Community Hall on Thurs. evening Dec. 13th at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The W.1. will be held at the home of Mrs. Helen McKean on Wed. Dec. 12th at 12 noon with a pot luck luncheon followed by the Xmas meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Andy David- son of Crystal Lake, called on Mr. and Mrs. Armour McMillan recently. Luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Art Couves last Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Bailey of Brampton. The afternoon and evening U.C.W. held a pot luck dinner in the church last Wed. with about 40 ladies attending. ON THE NEW, After the meeting a farewell gift was presented to Mrs. Archie Empringham. We all expressed regret that the Empringhams had moved, away recently. They are going to be missed in our community. Mr. Lloyd Ashenhurst of Cardinal, Marianna Drill of Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Turner Ashenhurst, and Mr. and Mrs. Corless Ashenhurst were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Armour McMillan on Friday. Mrs. Almer Rennie of Sunderland spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spencer. Congratulations to Mr. Howard McMillan who cele- brated his 80th birthday on Sunday. The last euchre party of the season will be held on Friday evening at 8 p.m. in the hall. Miss Roberta Thomas of Uxbridge spent Sunday with Mrs. Myrtle Thomas. Mrs. Verna Baird visited with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Simmonds 3 few days last week at Courtice. For news next week phone 985-3040. IRC A jrcomiTe: ~s* WELDING AND CUTTING OUTFIT Regular value of outfit plus gloves is $311.95. Offer good from September 15 to December 31, 1979. WAYNE'S AUTO PARTS Box 937 - 72 WATER STREET - PORT PERRY PHONE 985-2873 (7.1, (0) 4 (LLL 2 RN 8 L's @