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Page IB Wednesday members meet Christmas meeting of Women Institute was held at the home of Jean May Dec atapm President Norine Von welcomed members and five guests and opened the meeting by reading a poem entitled A True Friend Christmas baskets again this year and gifts of flowers and cookies are going to the shut in members President reported lots of Interest In recycling at the Federated Women Institute of On booth at the Royal Winter Fair Six members from attend Newfoundland night In Hall Nov a hosted by five District ladles who had attended the national conference this year Each lady a report on a dlf phase of the convention and Joan alternate district tor showed slides of Newfoundland II was a very enjoyable evening complete with salmon far lunch Federated Women Institute of Canada is promoting the sale excellent National cook book The collection from the meeting will bo donated to the Lee Museum Home in memory of the late May The roll call a decorating idea either new or traditional In your home brought forth many in crafts and comments The had a special video taken of he meeting by a guest Kay Wilson the public rela officer was In charge of the musical program Readings of the Lternal Christmas story by members and guests were in terapcrscd by solos of Christmas music rendered by the lovely voice of Glenn accompanied at the organ by June Fries A enrol sing Bona followed and Santa came with gilts for all A social hour followed with a delicious lunch of goodies served by Jean May The next meeting is at the home of Kay Wilson on Jan with a from Hal ton Farm Safety is welcome Haltons top farmer Congratulations to and Nixon of Nor Bruce being chosen Ha I ton s Farmer of the Year The evening held at the Acton Legion on Nov where people attended the i was nominated by the Milk Committee and the Halton and Peel Jersey Club Frank Anthony of a cash crop farmer nominated by the Federation of Agriculture Agricultural Representative made id Norm Big gar President of Agriculture made the presentation of plaque to Brute I lull reslili of presented roses Peter of nil on Region and Marilyn Ser representing Mayor Miller The award is presented annually and is sponsored by the family of the late Ross Segs worth to recognize agricultural achievements Euchre night community euchre had five tables last Monday Winners were Marion Hunter May Tost Mane Murray bid Lucky draw winner was Vera That Committee Webbs Flown and Mane Murray Special service The White was held lost Sunday in United Churth Much credit Is due he Sunday School teachers who con ducted the service and guided their class through musical well as skits representing the men shepherds and Joseph Mary ana the Jesus Celebrating anniversary mi and husband if In i Hum I Hill for their parents on Their four grandsons Jamie Helm nil his wife Brian rcg Helm 11 Taylor dt tended from Milton Mrs Cox and Stun and Olive Joe of Acton Elmer and Dib ble Joe of Cambridge and Hardy and Ruby BamhUI of Brampton Jim and Marlon Humphrey Montgomery of Brampton John and Wilson of Norwood Wllsin and Dean Hancock of Georgetown and Spencer and Wilson of Nerval up winners Norval community euchre hud six tables on Winners wert Mar lone Harrison Landry Landry Elizabeth Lont George Burl I Draw The committer comprised of Pearl Burt Ki McMillan and Davidson Landscaping seminar planned By NANCY BERG Paul and ire look for people who would in teresled In attending a seminar on Landscaping Your Home In February or March if like to attend a workshop be held In give a call at Ballinafad News We re having a clean up in the old basement at the Community Centre on Wednesday Dec SB at m Br ing your brooms and buckets and wet see if cant get the place looking little better than it docs now I know during school break but If he kids can push a broom or wash with a rag bring them along and we II drain some of that energy Hall Board at present chairperson vice chairperson secretary treasurer maintenance chairperson finance committee chairperson fundraislng son and entertainment chairperson The position of secretary la vacant and we re also looking for someone who could lake over publicity for us as It seems to have grown into a category by Itself as the Community Centre gets more and more tiviUea Publicity consists of notifying the papers when we re having a do putting nut the and doing our newspaper col A car and a typewriter art handy but not essential Any posi requires a commitment to at tend approximately one meeting per month and lo be willing to lend a hand at assorted little tasks that come up Our Com muni Centre is turning out a profit this year and I sec no reason why should not continue to do so as long as we can keep up community in volvement If you a like to give ad voncc notice that you d like to stand for one of the offices drop a letter to Murray Clark Clerk at the Township of Erin in Of course you can always surprise us at the meeting Whatever please come out on the and let us know that the village still cares about us Archie Lawr is ready to string up by my thumbs or make me company him on one of his morning treks because I forgot o thank Alec for the help he gave in con strutting our new garbage bin at the Community Centre I apologia for missing out on that In my talks with Archie and 1 promise that time I use the garbage bin I will say thank you Archie and Alec Authorities crackdown The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has Increased surveillance of Authority owned lands during the Christmas season In an effort to stop the illegal operation of all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles poaching and the theft of firewood and Christmas trees The Authority owns more than hectares of land from to Mlsslssauga and from the Lake On shoreline Highway In eluding conservation areas water front parks education centres All lands are posted The Authority mandate includes the protection and management of the natural environment Conse quently Authority enforcement of fleers In cooperation police forces will lay charges against people who break Authority regulations People convicted of cutting down Christmas trees may be directed by the court to pay it penalty make restitution to Authority report to a probation officer and perform community services For more information call the Conservation Authority at 416 6616600 21B GEORGETOWN SPA FITNESS CENTRE CHRISTMAS IN SAT DEC 10 1988 KENT TOCHER Entertaining In The STATION HOUSE LOUNGE Door Prize Spot Donees ENTERTAINMENT DEC EXCHANGE TAVERN KINO STHEET ACROSS FROM 3541 GEORGETOWN OUT STATION Bruce Nixon named top farmer By DONNA KE1X Herald Staff farmer Bruce Nixon was named Outstanding Farmer of the Year for at a recent ceremony held at the Acton Legion Mr Nixon has been daily farming since receiving his first dairy cattle from his father who also The Nixon farm spans over acres near the 10 and Ninth Line intersection The Jersey herd Is tended by Bruce his wife Aileen and son John This is a family farm I don t really deserve all the credit for this said Mr Nixon Hut he added It quite an honor to be singled out by your fellow farmers He was nominated by the Milk Committee and the Ieel Jersey Club He claims there are Other farmers in the Region deserving of an award other farmers In llcgion Mr Nixon farm suffered somewhat through this year drought Spring grains were down per cent and pasture for feeding tattle come back the way it should have farm semi rainfall But com was a success Com was really good letter than average he laid We had enough moisture in spring of the year and enough at the end lo keep things go ing tent from the cow milk And although it was a tough battle to keep the fat over five per cent this year with the lower quality hay fed to cattle Mr Nixon dealt with the situation We had to feed a lot hay this more than usual Of the drought The Nixon Jersey legacy at Jersey farms In could be passed on to one or several of the family s 13 grandchildren but It will be their choice sold Mr Nix on We allow them moke up their That la of course assuming that Bruce Nixon ever retires I 11 pro bably never retire I 11 always do ing some he Id Bruce ana his wife finr that they are being pushed back by urban growth in Georgetown and nearby areas Speculators arc pushing us back urban area Is getting closer and closer said Mr Nixon But he won be stopped by land running Were going to keep working and farming If we get shoved out of here well Just locate somewhere said Mr Nixon whose first farm was located in presentday Streelsville And quality of his 125 cattle of which are For milking will gel bet Farmers salvage fair yields Ontario leader I farmer of the Year with Senior 3yearold dan She winning Jersey lelen kg milk rait tenia In I9H5 Ihls cow waa Herald photo Be a legion early bird This years crop have been than expected but are still down from 1W7 because of the post summer drought According to Phyllis MacMaster from the local Ministry of Agriculture office 1987 was ex causing this year yields In in comparison Mrs MacMaster added that sonic areas in Region received more rainfall than others President of Ontario Com Pro ducer ration and cash Frank Anthony laid mid was hardest hit by I Ik drought That urea from Georgetown lo the was dry said Mr Anthony He pointed to Ihe 1 inches of rain fall Itrounridge farm in in July com pared to Ihi eight inches that fell In Murray whose dairy nd cash iii arm is of ths produced in an umiiIK Hire rung im to pur chase more luij r his tank corn wjs also down for the the arm enough corn grain corn the mil yield forced the farmer in grim com to feed Our grain yields were reduced by about Our grain corn was per cent of normal yields and our corn silage was per cent of normal And that s Just because lin stocks were so short We re to have lo purchase our grain and all of our grain corn untl crop sold Mr Brownndgc But things arc not so tough at the acre Anthony farm in Li house Mr Anthony managed to export some to the United Slates less hay than usual and although the hay drop was down by per tent there were three with the third cutting classified as light Spring grams win ruined this year because their growing season coincided with spring summer drought llul corn was rtally itings moving said Mr and did will tht lust half of tin season While the first JO of the grow were not so good he said the last half ushered in an amazing turnout of crops And about next Will we can look in tht forecasts said Mr who added that w ml her conditions change from day today By J T HAYES Branch PRO Chairman Pat asks to remind you about the draw This Is held for those who pay dues before Dec 1968 A total of lucky members will their dues returned to them just for paying on time Those who were really should be checking with the stewards for their new cards A large number arc already back from command Still with membership have you moved lately Why not let Pat know Sanlas little helpers King wishes to remind us all that the Children Christmas Party is this Thursday Dee a Have you return your Christmas draw tickets yet The Band from Brampton will out to show tin children a good time and they do a good job with the parents as well Saturday afternoon turkey dart was well supported and follmmg will be assured of a bird this Christmas Bob Reynolds Norm Ward Jim McDowell May Dill Collier Bryan Gray Marry Allen also ran a roast draw round out the afternoon and the winner was Jim McKee AH CI The draw held Dec produced the following winners 368 Gary Alton Al Jim McGill Janet Jim Jones and Joamie Zona The half time draw will be held on Dec Read the rules on your ticket FRIDAY NIGHT 1st lady Myra 2nd Lily Maybonks and most lone hands Myrtle Genus 1st Charles Sheppard 2nd Jean Hurley and most lone hands Lois Richardson NEW YEARS PARTIES These are the same as las year a couple upstairs a couple downstairs Tickets are at the bar Legion Auxiliary By GRAHAM Herald Special Thanks go to Trudy Paul May and their committee for the wonderful Job they did running the Legion Auxiliary Bazaar The Branch will be holding the children Christmas Party at p Thursday Dec tig on 1 and will be followed Our Christmas meeting on Dec 15 by a potlucK supper and Christmas Following arc a list of some of draw winners from the bazaar Penny Draw Trevor Cash Hat Draw M Sports Draw 1st Wilde 3rd A McSimm Children s Draw Is Richardson Bottoms Bazaar 1st C Taylor 2nd A Nicholson 3rd Herri homeland furniture Christmas at your house make it extra special with a new dining room suite BEAUTY OF OAK Round lablo with SUNBURST COLLECTION 78 no and 1830 1 CLASSY CONTEMPORARY and hardwood solids blond to p hat includes a loa parsons and A chats 1839929 TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE dia molchod cherry chairs 199 1 299 OAK PARQUET ENHANCED Oak fining includes arsons do DISTINCTLY TRADITIONAL 3 of sol ana 1 Hutch Apply for Charge Card Today WE MAKE YOU FEEL RIGHT AT HOMELAND IB f homeland furniture Homeland 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