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X 18 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, November 21,1990 Rotary Hosts Annual Rural / Urban Night Town Employees Complete A.M.O. Certificate Courses by Lorna Miller Evolution in Agriculture was the theme for the 1990 annual Rural/Urban Night sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bowman ville. The Baseline Community Centre was the setting for the evening where the Rotary Rotary members and representatives representatives of the local farming community congregated for an evening of fun and comradeship. comradeship. Ted Watson was the able Master of Ceremonies for a smooth-moving evening. Gord Mills, MPP for Durham Durham East, was a head table guest along with John Wiley, Wiley, General Manager of the Ontario Agricultural Museum. Museum. Mr. Wiley was the evening's guest speaker. He gave a short address and slide presentation which described the 80-acre museum located on Highway Highway 401, just west of Milton, Ontario. The museum is dedicated to evolution in agriculture and has set up historical farm exhibits which' include an 1830's pioneer farmstead; an 1860's farm; an 1880's farm and a farm of the 1930's. "These exhibits are actual actual farmsteads which have been moved to the museum and erected as they were when in actual use," said Mr. Wiley. The purpose of the exhibits exhibits ' is to show the over 35,000 school children and large numbers of the general public who come annually, just how far the evolution in agriculture has come since the hardships of pioneer days. "In the 1830's, the farmer cultivated enough land to vfeed his family, said Mr. Wiley. "Today, the farmer cultivates enough land to produce crops for 100 people." people." In order to produce enough food for an ever- increasing population, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food is constantly researching researching and experimenting with agricultural technological advances. The Ministry is compiling a strategic plan to carry us into the year 2000 and beyond. beyond. The museum offers us not only a history of agriculture in Ontario but also provides a look into the future of a constantly-progressive agrifood agrifood industry. The museum also has an original, stone one-room schoolhouse, a saw mill, a Women's Institute Building which is used for conferences today, a reconstructed reconstructed Ford Sales dealership dealership with antique Imperial Oil pumps and a community hall which came from Aber- foyle. "This is a reconstruction of living history," Mr. Wiley said. Each year, the museum holds: a Family Corn Festival; Festival; a Tin Lizzies and Rum- bleseats show of antique cars; a Tractor Show featur ing the museum's 100 or so tractors and 35 threshing machines; and craft shows. The museum has been open to the public since 1979 but was conceptualized in 1973. The administration buildings were erected in 1975. Then the countryside was scoured for original buildings buildings for display. The octagonal octagonal barn from the 1880's which houses an International International Harvester machinery display, was one of the first in the long line of acquisitions acquisitions which make up the museum's "witness to history" history" displays. The museum is home to the Agricultural Hall of Fame, of which Rotary's own Garnet Rickard is an administrator. administrator. The main goal of the museum museum is to teach up-and- coming generations the importance importance of agriculture in their lives. Mr. Wiley was encouraged when he was recently recently invited to a Cornwall school where the students had completed agricultural projects showing the many ways in which agricultural products are used today in the manufacture of rubber tires and razors among a host of other uses. "The future development of agriculture lies in the teaching of its history," said Mr. Wiley, "and in learning the technology which wifi play a major role in the development development of agriculture in our future." Don Welsh thanked Mr. Wiley for his interesting and enlightening look at agriculture agriculture past, present and future. future. Mr. Mills, introduced by Garnet Rickard, said that his new job as MPP was very rewarding, even though he fell into it by accident. "I took my wife to the dentist in Oshawa one day, and while I was waiting for her, I dropped into the local NDP office to see if I could be of help. I left my phone number, and later that night, Mr. Stephen Lewis's sister came to the house and told me they were looking for a candidate in Durham East. She asked me if I would stand as that candidate. candidate. I decided to go for it. I never thought we would win. I should be in Florida now, but I'm having a wonderful wonderful time and I'm nappy to be in a country where everybody everybody has a chance to make a difference." The evening's entertainment entertainment was provided by "The Country Four." These four gentlemen, Merrill Brown, Don Staples, Jack Allin and Glen Allin, revived memories memories of yesteryear with ren- | TOPS Rally at B.H.S. Seventeen club members held Sunday, Nov. 11 at Lowe, did an admirable job who 'Take Off Pounds Sen- Bowmanville High School. of introducing and highlight- sibly enjoyed Rally 1990 Our commemtator. Lvnn Authoriud Dealer CONHMII CM mam LIMCAN HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING A reputation built on customer satisfaction since 1977! Save Money On Your Fuel Bill With Clean, Reliable Natural Gas. Have LIMCAN Heating install your LENNOX gas furnace. PLUS • Free Water Heater Rental for 1 Full Year. • Free Humidifier • Complete Financing Available thru Consumers Gas Give us a call! 579-6616 rS" X ing the club accomplishments accomplishments of the 16 ladies E resent: Anne Vogels, Jean aurion, Bessie Forsey, Helen Helen Cook, Joyce Cowan, Shirley Shirley Cole, Claire Strong, Claire DeKort, Dawn Dennis, Dennis, Christina Jones, Linda Little, Greta Lux ton, Mary McAlpine, Jean Phillips, Betty Janssens and our great leader, Alfreda Wheeler. Wheeler. The girls performed their "Hammer-wrap" with enthusiasm enthusiasm and loads of talent. The comraderie and inspiration inspiration shared by all those present will encourage us to keep up the fight against those extra pounds. Our club meets every Thursday evening at 6:45 p.m. at the Lions Centre, 26 Beech Avenue. We would be delighted to have you as a guest any evening. Just be there and we'll show you we care! We always have exciting exciting plans, programs and contests, thanks to our super super executive; these plans include our Christmas party December 6th and an evening evening of fun and carolling on December 20. Don't wait for that New Year's resolution - join a successful successful weight-loss group now. 1 Year Annual * Includes 1/4% bonus for direct business CABOrâSTRUST 17 KING ST. E., OSHAWA 436-2027 MEMBER CANADA DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION RATES SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION ditions of: Back in 1910, The Theme from The Rose, Slip- peiy-Slide Trombone and, the show-stopping "Mood Indigo." Indigo." Alf Allin thanked the Country Four. President Bill Whyte announced announced that Bill Gowdy had accepted the job of Club Secretary. Lois and Chuck Cattran celebrated an anniversary. Congratulations! Gord Barrie thanked the Rotary Club on behalf of his fellow-farmers. President Bill said that Rural Urban Night should be held more than once a year since it is such a truly enjoyable evening. He closed the evening with this timely thought: "He who asks a question seems a fool for five minutes. minutes. But, he who doesn't ask the questions is a fool forever." Thanks to the catering staff of the Baseline Community Community Centre for a delicious delicious meal, to the farmers who feed us, and to the Rotary Rotary Club for a truly enjoyable enjoyable evening. 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