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i Lamb Awareness Day Held at Lions Centre The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 11,1990 21 18 \ - , H ' 3 ' z ' \ I 1 ". Murray Taylor tends lamb burgers at the barbeque during the annual Lamb Awareness Day program which took place at the Bowmanville Lions Centre on Saturday, April 7. Inside, visitors had a chance to look at displays related to spinning, spinning, weaving, cooking, and other aspects of sheep production. A Welcome to Taunton Pools Pool and Spa Seminar. For the new, experienced and future pool and spa owners. APRIL 18TH at 7:30 p.m. at the Polish Veterans Hall Volunteers Busy Selling Daffodils for Cancer Society The Canadian Cancer Society was busy last Friday selling daffodils to raise money for-cancer research. They were especially busy at the Temperance and King Street corner in Bowmanville but they took time out to pose for this photo. Pictured Pictured here from the left are: MPP Sam Cureatz; Mary Tillcock, Daffodil Day Convenor; Convenor; Jim Coombes, president of the St. Paul's Couples Club; and volunteer Grace McGregor. f-A-y- 1551 Steven Lson Rd. N., .. THORNTON* STEVENSON* | ! X V c c 8 TAUNTON HI). W. Meet Canada's foremost pool educators. • FREE coffee and refreshments • Information packages • Door prizes No charges or obligations • Nothing to buy - EVERYONE WELCOME - "Just take a,little off the top." This customer at the Lamb Awareness Day exhibition exhibition at the Bowmanville Lions Centre learned that shorter styles are definitely in vogue this spring. Doug Larmer is demonstrating the art of sheep shearing before before a crowd in attendance at the annual Lamb Awareness Day program which is sponsored by sheep producers of the Durham Region. There are about 100 sheep producers in Durham. Their products, including wool, fabrics, and delicious Ontario Ontario spring lamb were all on display at the Bowmanville Lions Centre. Vie Specialize In SIDING-WINDOWS EAVESTR0U6HIN6-S0FFIT-FASCIA-D00RS \(\% OFF SPRING ORDERS | UNTIL APRIL 30th "SIDE WITH THE BEST!" B0BE3B SIDING CONTRACTORS CALt, NOW FOR DETAILS • FINANCING AVAILABLE O.A.C. • FREE ESTIMATES 576-0979 a Horn» Build##! 96 RUSSETT AVE., UNIT 12, 0SHAWA Student to Attend Dairy Conference .... A.. Courtice . Secondary SShool student" Was among four Ontario 4-H representatives representatives selected to attend the 4-H national dairy conference conference in Madison, Wisconsin late last year. Glenn Barkey described his experiences to the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club April 4. Glenn lives on a family farm in Enfield and is currently currently completing his OAC year at Courtice Secondary School. He is planning on a career in agriculture, adding that his ambition is to become become a dairy farmer. 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It was a major contrast with the herd at his home farm which numbers about 100 cattle, of which 30 are milked at any gjvcn time. Most herds in Wisconsin are, however, of a more modest modest size. The Ontario contingent also had an opportunity to visit the headquarters of Hoard's Dairyman, a magazine magazine considered by many to bo the Bible of the industry. In addition to producing their dairy publication, the publisher also operates its own farm for the purpose of testing and researching some of the methods that it discusses in print. Visits to a dairy farming museum and to the University University of Wisconsin's test farm were also on the itinerary. In addition, the group visited visited the World Dairy Congress Congress and saw the Ilolstoin Show. "Ontario is quite well known in The States," said Glenn in reference to our province's reputation at Wisconsin's Wisconsin's foremost dairy show. Ho noted that Ontario Holstoins have captured top honors in the "State Herd* competition for 10 years in a row. And, two years ago, Canadian Canadian provinces of Ontario. Quebec and Alberta placed first, second and third in the state herd contest. In discussing the differences differences between 4-H in Canada Canada anil the U.S., Glenn suggested suggested that more urban young people seem to be participating participating in -MI programs south of tho border. He pointed out that this could be a healthy trend in Ontario. "I think the untapped market for the Ontario -MI program in the urban people who are not exposed to the rural aspect of <1-11," Glenn said. lie added: "I think 4-II In n program that any young person can gain from." 183 QUEEN ST. PORT PERRY ONTARIO (416) 985-8234 Settlement House OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK EXCEPT HOLIDAY MONDAYS SHOPS Settlement House Featuring painted pine furniture, country upholstery, braided rugs, Old Village Paint, lighting accessories and gifts. 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