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8 - Oron~ W.ekIyTimes, Wednesday,, Sepiember 1, 1An appropriate scarecrow by Bill Wright of Rumpelstiltskin where twig and rustic furniture is This adaptation of a scarecrow was outfront at the Rutherford Farm the creation of Bob and Sue Rankin and Brad Coppping came up with this big black Raven taking off with the ~The bales of hay make an appropriate scarecrow for the Greenwood Farms attraction Joanne Kotz. Someone has lost the battie of life in this case. farmners hired help. 'Me table rather turned around in this case. being a beef cattie oper ation. The design by R alph and Diane Greenwood. 1000 but stili counting (Continued from page 1) of the Adventure are completed., Elva Reid and Kristen McCrea were both ecstatir, over the results of the day and especially with a multitude of praise that was and continues to be heaped on the event. In speaking with Elva Reid on Monday she said the scarecrow completion was 'not only interestimg but that visitors were submitting their vote for their particular preference. She congratulates those that did take the time, to participate in this part. of the Adventure, The two organizers of the event said ther e was a good turnout of local residentsýand then from as far away as New Zealand in one case (not likely a special trip the whoie distance). There was no problem meeting visitors fromn Toronto, Mississuaga, Niagara Falls, Port Hope, Cobourg and Peterborough. Miss Reid spokeof "a very wonderfui atmnosphere to, the whole event and a beautiful way to bond a community". She also stated that neighbours were thoroughly enjoying visiting neighbours and those as weli from afar becoming acquainted with the rural area its beauty and its people. Kisten McCrae spoke of the financiai spin-off effect the event had in the community and many participants with produce and items for sale were-reporting a brisk business over the week-endI. Both ladies have stated that everyone is asking that the event be repeated again in 1994 which likley h wiil. The Great Countryside Adventu re (Continued fromn page 1) The sense of history that cornes with the area was weli displayed by the number of century homes and antique farming'equipment. At the Rutherford Farm in Kirby for example, Bob Rotz was able to go into considerabie detail about the number of farm implemen ts that date back to the horse-draw era. Harrows, culivators, slough shovels and more were there for viewing. Once finished examining the equipment, visitors were welcome to a tour of the stone Georgian style house that was buiît over 150 Syears ago. Alternative types of farming are another thing that makes the former Township of Clarke unique. Thre Tufts farm and the Oudyk farmn are two examples of this that were featured on the tour. The Tufts own the Kendal His Game Farm and Kennels. Here the family raises quail which are exported for the meat and eggs and sold for shooting trials and training. They have exported their birds to as far as Portugal and Korea. The game farm was originally started by Bodo Winterheldt in the 1950's. The Tufts took over operation of the farm five years ago. At the Oudyk farm, John and Alice raise New Zealand Red Deer.' These are also sold for their meat which is very low in both choiesterol and fat. The farm started with 25 femnales and 2 maies, imported from New Zealand. Since 1989, the farm has grown considerably and now is home to ninety-two deer. Many homes in the area have turne d to a smaller scale type of alte-rnative farming - organic gardening. Rick and Judy Hurvid are completely seif-sufficient ia terms. of vegetables. They have a large garden where ail the vegetables -on the Hurvid table are grown organically by the family. Judy aiso has a large number of herbs which she grows for both cookmng purposes and te, dry for a variety of herbai teas. Poking around in the Hurvid yard, you are likely to see a number of fat hens. These are the Hurvid's Heritage Hens! They are full bred hens which were originally imported from the U.S. The New Hampshires and Jersey Giants provide both eggs and meat for the family. Another side to the area that people may overiook is the creative abilities that abound. Stops on the tour allowed people to watch glass being biown, rustic furniture being handmade or to admire dried floral arrangements. Don't forget the cooking abilities. From homemade pie, to jams and preserves, pressed ç'iders, vinegars, pickled quail eggs, there was somnething for any taste bud. Finally, the sense of community was well represented. The Big Brothers Association was set up at the home of David and Nancy Scott. Walter Evans helped a, number of Little Brothers build bird feeders. Walter got a'special surprise as he learned that the home of the Scott's is the house where his wifes grandfather grew up. The sense of community that is evident in, the area could also be seen by the number of area residents who camne to this event to learn more about the area and support the worthwhiie cause of SAGA. Standing atop the Kirby Ski Hill or at Richardson's lookout and looking out over the vastness of the Ganaraska and the Oak Ridges Moraine, makes one realize the Ganaraska both the area and the residents, ARE worth saving again. Back To School with Bulova The watch at the riqht price Caravelle by Bulova presents the most beautiful and practic jewelry to ever circiE wornan's wrist. 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