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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, June 29,1994 Solina Women's Institute Holds Meeting in June j Clubs and Organizations Agricultural Society Makes Plans For Annual Durham Central Fair June 8th,1994 Our Solina W.I. members met at 5:30 p.m. at Jim and Gladys Mill- son's farm for a tour of their milking operation. They warmly welcomed us and explained their modem dairy setup, setup, which they had planned and designed designed themselves. It is based in Ebcr Millson's old pig bam. The beautifully beautifully aged boards from the old bam were used in the walls. It is clear that today's farmer has to be expert in more than just animals, animals, as the computer plays a big role in modem milking. It identifies each cow being milked and records the amount of milk it gives; then it stores this information, along with everything everything else known about that animal. Sixteen cows can be milked at a time, and one person can control all this from one area. Quite remarkable! The beautiful animals were calm and well-behaved, and looked happy - a tribute to the good care they get from their owners, Jim and Gladys. During and after the milking they answered our many questions. For the present, the GATT agreement has not meant any changes in their operation, operation, but as they said, the future is unknown. unknown. Marjorie Crydcrman thanked Jim and Gladys for the fascinating tour. We gathered back at Solina Hall for. refreshments before continuing the meeting. President Margaret Ford opened with a reading, followed by the Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect. Collect. Minutes and Treasurer's Report were read. We were reminded of the invitation invitation to attend the official opening celebration, celebration, on 21 August, of the new F.W.I.O. office in Guelph, a very, special occasion. ■ The Orono Fair, 9th September, has as its theme this year, "A Family Affair". Our W.I. will enter a display, and a committee was appointed to or 7 ganize this. We will also help with the Tea Room and cookies. Our W.I. member, Donna Barkcy, has invited all members, w.ith family, friends and grandchildren, to a picnic at her place on Sunday, 17th July, She asks the guests to bring bathing suits, lawn chairs and food; she will supply hot and cold drinks, and rolls. There is room to hold a ball game, and she hopes that her three new rose beds will be in full bloom. The meal will beat 1 p.m. Thank you, Donna! Marjorie Crydcrman gave the Busy Schedule Of Events for Members of Friendship Report, and Jean Taylor asked for contributions to the Bake Sale being held at Solina Park on 27 August, starting at 9 a.m. The proceeds proceeds will go toward the Pro-Lift Hall elevator. Joyce Hancock reported reported that good progress is being made on our Quilt Fest entry of a wall hanging. Pat Best reported on our Summer Outing, on 5 July, to the Stratford Festival. Cost for the bus and theatre is $50.00; meals are extra. extra. The bus will leave Solina Hall at 9 a.m. Eleven years ago, at a conference in Vancouver, A.C.W.W. requested the United Nations to declare an International International Year of The Family, and this year, 1994, was so designated. Member Bernice Hoag was wearing the lovely gold pin her son had given her, to celebrate this I.Y.F. She brought us information on how these pins could be purchased. W.I. members members should support and encourage family life, recognizing the changing family and its need for inclusion in our organization and community. The roll call was "Impressions of Hie Tour" we had taken earlier this evening. We were impressed indeed! Bradley's Group, with Eileen Knox convenor, presented their remaining remaining programme. Eileen thanked us for turning out in such good num- bers for the Millson's dairy farm Over the past few months, TOPS «ON 850, Hampton have had a full schedule of events. The new executive executive Barb Amburg - leader, Elsie Roy - co-leader, Louise Wright - secretary, secretary, Nancy Roy - treasurer, Carol Southwell - weight recorder, and her assistant - Billie Brown, have taken over the reins from the capable hands of the past executive of Ruth McGill - leader, Leona Wright - secretary with the balance staying the same. The club has celebrated a special anniversary, with Effa Stainton reaching her 20th year as a KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) on May 31st. Louise Wright the club vocalist sang a beautiful tribute to Effa, and the KOPS members of the club also paid tribute with a poem. The club presented Effa with a corsage and gift of wind chimes. Two of TOPS field staff visited the Hampton TOPS Chapter. On May 24th, Lou Bomhof the co-ordinator came to speak about TOPS, and on June 7th, the Area-captain Nancy Coffin spoke on "The Nutrition Monograph", Monograph", the TOPS nutrition guide. On June 21st, TOPS «ON 850, Hampton paid tribute to a new KOPS member, Vi Ruddy. Louise Wright again performed another vocal tribute, tribute, and the KOPS members, Beth Nielson, Nancy Reeds, Hilda Wright, Heather Doyle and Effa Stainton, presented Vi with flowers and an inspirational inspirational reading. A gift and corsage, corsage, were presented to Vi from the chapter. Vi reached her KOPS status on June 4, 1994. Hampton TOPS, meets at Hampton Hampton United Church on Tuesday evenings. evenings. Weigh-in starts at 6 p.m. This fall, this chapter will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. They received their charter on October 23rd, 1969. A special event has been planned for this auspicious occasion. Take Off. Pounds Sensibly works, 25 years for one chapter is testimony to this. Summer, its the time to re-new your New Years resolutions to lose weight and get in shape. During the longer, warmer days you can bike ride, swim, play tennis, walk, jog, hike, paddle a canoe and even inline skate to get in shape. Fresh produce becomes readily available, such as at the present moment, strawberries. By introducing a variety of fresh and healthy foods into your diet, it becomes becomes easier and less expensive to cat right and lose weight. Summer is a mood-booster, use it to its advantage, advantage, A thank you goes out to those members of TOPS «ON 850, Hampton, Hampton, who have made our special events, "special". For more information about a TOPS chapter in your area, contact the new toll free number 1-800-932- 8677 or 623-5201. TOPS might be a helpful step for you in your weight loss efforts. Chapter members who are losing and getting in shape and following a self improvement plan, provide great incentive to others. Yours in TOPS Purh Arnburÿ tour. She read a lovely poem about Haying and Farming. The Motto, "Farm families work ■ and have fun together", was ably given given by Mary Millson, who said that children must be taught that work can be enjoyable and rewarding. Work is a privilege that, together with recreation, recreation, should provide a recipe for a . happy life. Marion Peters then entertained us with an amusing reading, entitled "Mothers, Daughters and Shoes". Eileen Knox thanked her group, saying that every member had made a difference to the whole with her, contributions, and how much she had enjoyed working with them. She closed with the poem "Something To Think About". President Margaret. Ford adjourned adjourned the meeting with "O Canada". Canada". Then followed a delicious lunch of fresh vegetables with dip, cheese, crackers and fruit. Each member was given several pamphlets from the Ontario Ontario Milk Marketing Board, containing containing recipes for meals using milk,, as 4 well as other useful information. Our next meeting will be held on 14th September. We will meet at Solina Solina Hall at 6:30 - 6:45 p.m., to car- pool and arrive by 7:00 for a tour of Joyce Hancock's Factory Store. The East Group is in charge of the A.C.W.W. Draw. See you there! ' At the June 20 meeting of the Durham Central Agricultural Society it was evident that fairs in Ontario are alive and well. Under the guidance of President Tom Moffat, the 25 Directors Directors and Committee members present listened to reports from various committees. committees. Arch McLaren reported that thé Heritage Farm Show will be bigger and better this year, with more displays displays and demonstrations. The board agreed to install flood lights to illu- miilate this area and increase the parade parade prize money to $20 for best-' restored tractor, $20 for,the best original original tractor and $10 for the best implement implement in working condition. This show has been extended an extra day this year, by popular demand, and will run from Friday September 9 to Sunday the end of the fair. The Heritage Heritage Farm Group meets to discuss antique antique machinery periodically and welcome interested people. Call Arch McLaren 905-983-9167 for further details. Christie Lomax reported on the Fund Raising Dance held at the Orono Orono Arena on May 27 was definitely a success in crowd pleasure but unfortunately unfortunately not a monetary success for the Agricultural Society. Although the loss was not great, without the work of volunteers and the donations by many local businesses and individuals individuals it could have been. However this setback has not'dampened Christie's Christie's enthusiasm as she asked the directors directors to allow her to look into a possible fund raising dance again next spring. More immediately, Christie is Chairperson for the dance on Saturday September 10 at the fair and reported that a local band Chaser has been hired to play for this one. Ralph McQuaid reported for the Horse Race Committee, most of the cooler sponsors are in place, but there is still room in the program for sponsorships. A donation of $25 or more will get a supporter space in the program, call Ralph at 623-8988 for more information. The Prize List Booklets have been revised with the School Fair List printed separately. They are now available in Orono at the Durham Farmers Co-op, Orono Times, Rolph Hardware and the Orono Post Office. In Bowmanvillc at Welcome Feeds, Bowmanvillc Barber Shop, Gould's Cards and Gifts, Bowmanvillc Fabrics, Fabrics, in Newcastle at Newcastle Lumber Lumber and Newcastle Cement Block. 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