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than = tat RL Kim claims another red ribbon Cow showing isn't easy Quite simply, the cow would not budge. Her frustrated showman, a young farmer with arms as thick as the animal's legs, pulled mightily on her lead shank, his work boots dug into the grass. But the tawny beast had her heels dug in too and wouldn't be moved an inch. He pulled, she resisted. He wrapped his strong arms around her head and yanked, sweat pouring from his brow. She began to bawl. The showman looked around and caught the judge's eye. "Move your animal in a cifcle", the judge ordered. And he tried. His cow was pointed in the right direction but she had decided she wasn't going anywhere. The other competitors in the show ring at the Port Perry Fair were backed up behind the stubborn animal, causing a traffic jam. Spectators giggled. The anguished show- man was at his wit's end, suffused with embarassment. He tugged not-so-gently at the cow's nose and she took half a step forward. It wasn't enough -- the pair had been asked to circle the ring. He pulled at her again but this time she took half a step backwards. Seething with frustra- tion, the young man took his boots to her wide nose, delivering several swift kicks. Her soft brown eyes widened in surprise and she finally moved as directed, but by this time, the show- man had lost the con- test. Later, when the heifer showmanship class was over, Judge Nancy Brown sympathized , with the owner of a stubborn cow, but she reminded competitors never to show frustra- tion in the show ring, no matter how misbehaved an animal is. As the 15 or so competitors waited for her final results she pointed out a few ideas for better showing, including the proper use of showsticks, plenty of courtesy and alertness -- which means keeping an eye on the calf and one on the judge at all times. "I worked young people pretty hard", the Beaverton judge said in her final remarks, "but I believe that anything worth gaining is worth work- ing for". And in 16 year old Kim Batty"s case, cattle showing is more than worth her while. The Brooklin teen was awarded first prize in the heifer showmanship class, her third red ribbon in the class in the last three years. Despite the fact that she is one of a handful of young women compet- ing against men, Kim is DEEGAN Denture Therapy Clinic 305 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY -- OPEN -- BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Tuesday & Thursday Evenings - 6:30 P.M. & Saturdays. PLEASE CALL: 985-2916 GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES -- Annual Rates -- 2 YEARS 3 YEARS 4 YEARS 5 YEARS -- MORTGAGES BOUGHT & SOLD -- Rates subject to change without notice. Call the office for more information. SCUGOG FINANCIAL SERVICES 250 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY PHONE 985-3832 All Members of Canada Deposit Insurance Carp. these' Sixteen year old Kim Batty of Brooklin has every reason to look proud. For the third year in a row, Kim picked up a red ribbon in the heifer showmanship class at the Port Perry Fair. Which is no small feat ---- see story for details. inconspicuous in the show ring. Her tubby heifer, nicknamed '"'Butterball" stands quietly beside her mistress, who rubs the showstick against the cow's belly to soothe her. The animal is expertly groomed, her coat glowing in the September sunshine, and Kim herself is neatly dressed in a white blouse and dark cords. Above all, when her charge gets unruly, Kim keeps her impatience reined in tight. Unleas- ing it will almost cer- tainly keep her from the ribbons. "The worst thing you can do is to hif them (the cows)", she said, pre- paring for her next class on Saturday afternoon. A veteran of showing for the past nine years, Kim says winning is really a matter of employing several techniques of tricks she has picked up over the years. "They are big and sometimes hard to handle", she said, explaining why men, more than women, are common in the show ring. Still, she's seeing more and more of her female counterparts who are discovering what fun -- and profit showing can be. Red ribbons from shows add to the value of cattle and as Kim points out, "the more you win, the more they're worth". Holstein Show Results will be in the next issue of the Port Perry Star. PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed. September 5, 1984 -- 33 Scugog Island News by Mrs. Earl Reader On Sun. Norma Forder returned from Church to find about 25 uninvited guests who had dropped in for lunch and spent their time wandering around the "lawn and garden. But they were able to satisfy their own needs because you see, they were Canada Geese. Good news - there will be a paper drive this Fall, October 20 - so try to save your papers until then. Recently, 8 members of the "Head" UCW called upon one of their members, Mrs. Mabel Strong of Prince Albert to offer Best Wishes and help her celebrate a special birthday. Saturday was a great autumn beginning for those gals of the "Friendship" UCW who started work at 7 a.m. to bake over 300 ordered pies, double the amount of last year. Then there were other goodies too as well as crafts and new cook books for sale. Thanks is due to all those who helped in anyway. This is certainly a week of new beginning which started on Sunday when the Island united Church welcomed the children back with their parents, including new families. Some found they couldn't make it before next Sunday. The children were given very special bulletins related to the adult bulletins to be worked out at home with parents. Of course, Duggan was on hand to see his former friends and welcome the new ones. He also assisted in the story that began with a lock and key... There was also a full Sunday School staff to introduce the Fall Pro- gram. You may be interested to know this staff of Jan. Gerrow, Marci Redman, Birdie Hood, Lea Ann William- Beta vIDEO RECORDER VHS d & MOVIE RENTALS V > EK) of the (IS) ITIRIK Available Now at Prince Albert General Store 665 King Street Prince Albert 985-3301 SEPTEMBER SPECIAL! RENT A VCR week. 219.99 son, Laurie Wilson, Claire Stainton, Marilyn "Tripp, Pat Pogue, Vicki Wilson, Wendy Gerrow, Joyce Fuller, Linda Sutherland, Elsie Chatten and Pat Hen- shaw. Other mothers have offered to help as relief. As older boys come to the S.S. it may be possible to get male assistants too. So we hope you will try to get your children registered by next Sun- day which is also Bapt- ism Sunday when 2 children will be present- ed by their parents. Tuesday, of course, starts the day school life and more new adventures. Wed. evening the "Head" UCW meet at the home of Betty Reader on Highway 7A. Wed. noon, the "Grace" UCW meet for a lunch- eon at the home of Hilda Michell (3rd house down on Stephen- son's Point). Thurs. evening, of course, is Choir practice 1 guess that's enough beginnings until next week. Mon. and Tues. Sept. 10 and 11th, there is registration for the Beavers and Cubs at the Island Hall 7:30 to 8 p.m. The older boys certainly would like to have a Scout group if leaders can be found. If you are interested in this age group and could offer your services, will you please call Gordon Brown 985-8553. Tues. Sept. 11, 2 to 4 p.m. holds special interest for the ladies of the Women's Institute when the Institute of the Ontario south district hold a Bicentennial Tea, Bake and Craft Sale in the Port Perry Munici- pal Hall. This involves about 6 Institutes. The Tweedsmuir his- tory for our area will also be on display. Island members are Uninvited guests crash luncheon on the lawn asked to donate home baking and attend the tea. But, of course, the public is invited also to attend. We welcome Joe Herold back to his home on Con. 6 E after weeks in the hospital. A former "Head" Island resident, Oliver Reader, striving for his 101 birthday in Oct. is presently in the Oshawa Hospital, receiving medication. Bert Johnson, a life long resident on the Reservation at the Foot of the Island passed away last week follow- ing a stroke and 5 weeks of hospitalization. We extend sympathy to his family. The oldest son who has worked in Yellowknife for several years and now employ- ed by the government made the long trip home for his father's funeral. The oldest daughter, Marie of Fort Erie, recently welcomed a little granddaughter, Jennifer, by her daughter, Heather. Once again our attention is drawn to the splendid work being done by the Durham Region Horseback Rid- ing Association for the Handicapped. They are again having an annual Open House on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Hoskin Stables on Dur- ham Rd. 57 south of Blackstock. You are invited to attend. Bring a lawn chair and watch the handicapped display their skills in a Musical Ride. They have already performed at 4 Fairs. You will also be treated to lunch. Then on Sat. Sept. 22 is the 6th annual 25 Kilometer Trail Ride when experienced riders with their own horses will get sponsors to help them earn a trophy and incidentally raise money for lessons, equipment and insurance for the handi- capped. Call 986-5558 or 728-6930 for further information. THE HAIR CENTRE In the Port Perry Plaza on Perms ... Phone 985-7232 welcomes Angie to our staff. Angie is offering a discount Regular $38.50.... Regular $55.00. ... DI I RI] 12 Mile East of the Visit... The Window Box Craft Shop featuring quilts, baby items, greeting cards, pine accessories, a Christmer Comer, antiques and many other items. 4 Corners in Caesarea 986-4833