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30 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, October 12, 1988 Ashburn and Area News by Florence Ashton The following are the results of the euchre party held at the Com- munity Centre on Thursday even- ing, Sept. 29th. There were 9 tables played. Men's first prize went to Jim Gibson, and second to Verna Slute. Ladies first to Jean Johnston and second to Rachel Harper. Lone hands to Don Wood. Door prize won by Audrey Bentley and 50-50 draw to Erma Wood. The next euchre will be on October 20th. Muriel Fisher visited recently with Frank and Margaret Mit- chell of Deep River and Allan and Audrey Walsh of Peterborough. Lois Daw had 'all her family home for Thanksgiving Dinner. Doug and Florence Ashton have returned home following a bus trip to Nashville, Tennessee, travelling with the Torchmen from St. Catherines. While there, attended the Gospel Music Con- vention and the Grand Ole Opry. The Ladies' Bible Class will meet on Wednesday evening of this week at 8 o'clock at the home of Margaret Davis. The ladies are reminded that there will be a plant or bulb exchange at this meeting. There was a good attendance at morning worship at Burns on Thanksgiving Sunday. Gerald Emm and Jack David- chuk read the scripture portions. Farm hot line still humming Farmers' Helpline, a service of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, is available 24-hours a day to pro- vide constructive assistance to farmers and farm families con- cerned about their financial situation. "Harvest time is often a critical time for many farmers," Farmers} Helpline manager Bar- bara Stanford said today. Finan- cial pressures can take their toll not only on the farmer's business, but on his or her personal life. Farmers' Helpline is a con- fidential hot-line, which provides professional referrals for farm management advice, legal assistance, and stress and fami- ly counselling. Nearly 5,000 farmers have used the Farmers' Helpline since it - APPLES for SALE - started three years ago. 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FREE ESTIMATES - INSURANCE WORK - {| SERVICE & INSTALLATION ER ome ia PHONE Wayne Hutchinson 985-8724 Musical selections by the Jr. Choir singing "Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam', with the Sr. Choir singing Thanks to God". Rev. McEntyre's sermon title was "Thanks Aloud', choosing as his text St. Luke 17, verse 15. Join with us at Burns next Sun- day, October 16th when we celebrate the 139th anniversary. Our guest minister for the day will be the Rev. Gerald Sarcen, Manotick, Ont. Guest soloist in the morning will be Audrey Beauchamp, soprano. In the evening the Rotary Men's Choir, Whitby, will lead in priase. Refreshments will be served Rev. Sarcen guest speaker Burns Church following the evening service. Please note there will be no church school next Sunday morning. On Sunday, October 23rd, mor- ning worship will be suspended in favour of St. John's, Port Perry anniversary at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Church school will be the regular time this day at 10:00 a.m. On Saturday, October 15th, Brooklin Horticulture Society will hold a houseplant seminar at Burns Church. The seminar will address all aspects of the culture of indoor plants, including pro- pogation and disease and pest control, and preferred plant con- ditions. Ladies of the Kirk Guild will prepare lunch, including ap- ple pie. Cost is $15. and registra- tion will be in advance. Call Joan Brak at 655-4742 or Margaret Davis 655-4825. On Thursday, October 20th, the Society has organized an annual bus trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens and Dundurn Castle (also, if time permits, Ben Veldhuis cactus greenhouses). Barbara Porter of Bus Plus Tours is organizing the trip for the society. Cost is $45. Call 655-4825 to register. Task Force report aims to improve beef industry The Ontario Beef Marketing Task Force report recommending the establishment of an Ontario Beef Industry Council was releas- ed Oct. 6 by Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell. The 145-page report contains 56 recommendations aimed at im- proving the entire beef industry. "When I established the task force in February, I gave a free hand to its members to come to a consensus on any changes they considered necessary to improve beef marketing in Ontario," said Riddell. The report addresses a wide range of issues, including the beef cattle marketing system and the existing marketing methods, as well as other available options. To determine the direction beef producers wish to take in the marketing of their cattle the report recommends a vote on the question of a more regulated form of marketing be taken. "The industry will be given an opportunity to react to the recom- mendations before I act," said Riddell. At a meeting today with the ex- ~ ecutives of the Ontario Cat- .tlemen's Association and Beef Producers for Change Inc., the Minister expressed interest in establishing the Ontario Beef In- dustry Council to advise on need- ed infrastructure in the beef market to enable the sale of all finished cattle on a carcass grade and weight basis in Ontario, within five years. The Minister will ask them to name representatives to work with ministry staff in developing the wording of the question to be voted on, in determining voter eligibility, and in organizing and carrying out a pre-vote educa- tional program for all beef producers. "This would allow producers an fy 0 ald' ole c= - opportunity to express their opi- nions on the beef marketing struc- ture through a vote to be con- ducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food," said Riddell. "By working together, I am confident that we can significant- ly improve the long-term future of Ontario's beef industry," he said. He said proposals affecting the beef grading system are being passed to Agriculture Canada, which is responsible for the ad- ministration and delivery of livestock grading programs. The report recommends a new program be initiated to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the beef industry. It recommends that such a program be a suc- cessor to the well accepted Red Meat Plan which is due to end on March 31, 1989. The 16-member task force received and reviewed 219 written submissions. As well, presenta- tions were made to the group by a number of persons with exper- tise in various areas of the beef industry. In receiving the report, Riddell voiced his appreciation to the members of the task force for their dedication and the many days of hard work in conducting such a comprehensive study of Ontario's beef industry. Awards for conservationists The Kawartha Region Conser- vation Authority is appealing to the residents of its watershed to submit nominations of individuals or groups to receive its Kawartha Conservationist Award. The Kawartha Conservationist Award is given to an individual or group of individuals who have made a significant contribution to conservation within the Kawartha Region watershed. The Award consists of a loon statue onto which the recipient's name is engraved, and a framed print. Past recipients have included Lindsay residents Rhys Williams and Ted Hill, as well as Charles Sauriol, well known conserva- tionist and author. Nominations for the award must be submitted in writing and include: the individual's name, occupation, resident address, a description of interests related to natural resources, and achievements in the area of con- servation and natural resource management within the watershed. 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