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Tr -- a "A Family Tradition for 132 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 11, 1998 - 11 CHRIS HALL/PORT PERRY STAR SHOWING HER SUPPORT: Amanda Connell, an eight-year-old Oshawa resi- dent, was one of hundreds of people who came out to the 11th annual Musicians' Corn Roast at the Cartwright home of Paul and Charlene Wasson Sunday. Here, she chipped in some of her spare change to the cause -- the Heart and Stroke Foundation -- to have her face painted by Bowmanville's Melissa Russell. The Blackstock property was packed with spectators as musical acts of different kinds took to the stage throughout the afternoon. Looking Enter Our Rack To School Draw {oI gi: the coming months. photos I'm looking for: * Cartoonist Jimmy Frise Full of School Supplies photos of Port Perry YES... we're still looking for old photos! At the Star, we are constantly on the lookout for interesting old photographs to feature in our Remember When column. We appreciate those who have already responded to this appeal. We have received some very interesting shots which will be used in If you're a long time resident of the community, or someone who is the family historian, we ask for your help in securing interesting photos of buildings, street scenes and individuals from Port Perry between 1920 and 1960. Following are some examples of the types of * The final trip of the Nip 'n Tuck * Seven Mile Island in the 20s & 30s * The Causeway or Scugog Bridge (early years) * Opening of Legion Hall in Dec. 1950 * Gossard factory in Town Hall during 50s * Kenosha House fire at Caesarea * Huricane Hazel damage photos 1954 * Photos of area personalities e.g. Wm. Alldred, Jas. Lucas, Neil Sweetman, Jas. McKee, Police Chief Geo. Holmes (40s), J.C. Love (50s) Joel Aldred (50s), Arthur Brunton (50s), George Hull (50s), Albert Cawker (50s), John L. Sweetman (50s), R.D. Woon Most crops looking good, says OMAFRA rep We escape drought that's choking Ontario farms By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Thanks to this summer's warm days and periodic rain showers, area farmers could be harvesting crops a good two weeks ahead of schedule, a local agricul- ture official reports. Neil Moore, a crops' specialist with Port Perry's Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) office, said the majority of farmers in the central Ontario region should be pulling in their crops by mid- September. "We've had a good year for heat and it's really helped the crops," he said last Thursday. The month is measured in heat units. Right now this area was already at 2,000" heat units by the end of July; the annual average 1s only about 2,800. The amounts can range from 2,600 for a year to 3,000, which we might hit this year, said Mr. Moore. Crops have matured quite early this year because of the high heat and should be ready for harvesting at least two weeks earlier than normal, and at least a month ahead of last year, he said. Also helping along the crops this year has been occasional rainfall. "We haven't had much of a significant rainfall in a while, but we're much better off than those in other parts of Ontario, specifically those in Western Ontario, west of (Highway) 400," said Mr. Moore. "We're not too bad here; some fields are hurting and are in need of rain, but for old we're getting pretty good results from what's coming out," he said. In other areas, however, a prolonged drought has many farmers concerned. Ed Segsworth, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, says that in many regions, such as the Grey-Bruce area, farmers are being forced to cull their livestock herds due to feed short- ages. Cattle are being fed from winter supplies because there is no pasture land, and ponds and water wells are at dangerously low levels, he said. But here most crops are flourishing and many farmers have had two or more cuts of hay this season. "Depending on the rain, the quality of most of the crops is good. The corn, which is also at least two weeks ahead of last year, is growing a bit uneven -- it's not standing like we would like to see -- but is tasseling nicely," said Mr. Moore. Other crops, such as cereals, are at or below average quality, while winter wheat is about average. The problem with some fields is that high humidity has caused some sprouting problems. A good quality crop with high yield not only is good for the farmer, but for the consumer as well, said Mr. Moore. "Corn and soybean prices are depressed. Those with reasonably good qualities have seen their prices drop about 25 per cent from last year because of the good yield this year. It may vary, but prices pretty much everywhere are down." Mariposa Minor Hockey Association REGISTRATION DATES: August 18, 1998 o.oo 7:00 - 9:00pm Oak. August 19, 1998. 7:00 - 9:00pm 1..B. August 22,1998 oo 10:00 - 12:00pm [.B. September 9, 1998... 7:00 - 9:00pm Oak. REGISTRATION FEES: $275.00 per plaver » $60.00 Family Pass Parent and Plaver must attend registration. Registration Payments: 50% minimum at Registration All Registrations must be paid by November 15, 1998. Teams determined by final registration date. Coaches Application Forms available from Bob Walden at 786-3016 or at registration. POWER SKATING: Date: Sept. 14 -1 8, 1998 © Little Britain Arena Cost: $55.00 per plaver $40.00 Volunteer Fee per sq. (approx. 100 sq. ft.) Receive an entry ballot with every retail purchase at the 188 Mary Street, Port Perry, 985-7383 (50s), Dr. R.G. McNab (50s) If you have any of the above, or any other photos you think might be of interest please contact: J. PETER HVIDSTEN PORT PERRY STAR 905-985-7383 Photos are required for copying purposes only. Originals will be returned immediately after being scanned. If possible we will copy while you wait. ALSO ... Soffit, Seamless Eavestroughing, Shutters & A complete Line of Metal Siding The Perfect Balance Quality Buchner Manufacturing Inc. | 30004 Hwy. 48, PEFFERLAW 705-437-1734 599 Steven Court, NEWMARKET 905-836-1033 1-800-461-6455 www.buchnermfg.com