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6-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 1, 1989 Celebrates First Birthday Happy One Year Old Happy Birthday greetings to Heather Joanne Maitland who celebrated her first birthday on January 7th, 1989. Heather is the daughter of Yvonne and Frank Maitland and a sister to Colin. Pro- Cargill Limited today announced that it has purchased the retail fertilizer fertilizer distribution network of Cyanamid Canada Inc. in Ontario and Quebec. The operation is comprised; of 1,4 wholly-owned retail dealerships, employing ninety people and eight associated joint venture partnerships, partnerships, in which Cargill is purchasing 50% equity. The purchase of six joint, venture outlets -is complete and Cargill is actively pursuing the remaining two partnerships. Cargill Limited President Kerry Hawkins is pleased with the acquisition. acquisition. "This purchase will complete a key chapter in the development of ud grandparents are Dint and Klaas Schoenmaker, Orono; Marion and Harold McKnight, Warkworth. Great grandparents are Marion and Frank Hawkins, Whitby. our Eastern Canadian agriculture business," he said. "We have now met our objective of providing a diverse and efficient range of services services to the farmer. Garnet Rickard, partner at Ceresdale Fertilizers, is enthusiastic about the change. He says, "We're now in a position to offer a wider range of services, for example, in farm supplies and integrated grain company services. Meeting the needs of customers effectively will remain our top priority." Cargill Limited holdings in Eastern Canada include country and terminal elevators, feed and seed operations and farm supplies. Hi my name is Jenette Leanne and I was one year old on October 6, 1988. My mommy and daddy are John and Janet Standeven and I' have a big brother Justin and a by Dorothy Robinson A Valentine Mystery While visiting the Apple Blossom Shop to choose flowers for that special someone, check out the book by Nancy Carlson called "Louanne Pig in the Mysterious Valentine." The mystery begins, when Louanne discovers a valentine signed signed with a green pen "from your secret admirer." Then the investigation investigation starts. In her effort to discover the sender, Louanne concentrates on the green pen clue, but by looking looking for afield, she overlooks the obvious obvious right under her nose. This simple and appealing story is perfect for a Valentine's gift for your special child. The Hockey Sweater Have you seen the National Film sister Jessica. My Oma and Opa are Dini and Klaas Schoenmaker, Orono, and my' grandma and grandpa are Ursula ' and Ed Standeven of St. Thomas, Ontario. Board's animated film ' "The Sweater" - and international award winner for Sheldon Cohen? It was based on a story by Roch Carrier. After the film came the book illustrated illustrated with full page paintings by Cohen. This book is for' adults and youngsters both. For adults, it's an exercise in nostalgia, dating back to the days when thé Montreal Canadiens Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs were formidable adversaries and Maurice Richard a hockey hero. It is an entertaining story with an interesting reminder of hockqy of yesteryear on an outdoor rink with less sophisticated equipment. Any youngster who has suffered disappointment disappointment or embarrassment will relate to the young h'ero of the tale. You'll chuckle too over the bittersweet bittersweet humour of the ending. Fund raising over the top and still growing The fund raising campaign headed headed up by the Skate '88 committee for the Bowman ville Arena has more than reached its target and still is growing, stated the campaign chairman Garnet Rickard. Rickard was giving a progress report on the Skate '88 activities since its inception and up to January 30th, 1989. The chairman announced that the committee had raised $1.548 million somewhat above the set target of $1.1 million and an original target of $750,000. There is still more money coming in, he said. Rickard praised the campaign team and said the campaign had been successful because people believed in it. He said more than the amount of money raised it was the expressions of pride and spirit that ' made it such an experience. "We can be proud, you can be proud", he said to council. • The chairman said the committee would look after the pledges and would keep their pledge. A cheque in the amount of $366,000 was presented to the town treasury on Monday night. Rickard said they would continue to present annually one-third of the target over the next two years. Mayor Hubbard said "there are not words sufficient enough tonight to thank you and your team". "You will do more I krtow" she said. Mayor Hubbard did state that people would like to see an outdoor skating rink at the new complex. Shortcuts ;• at ANN'S BEAUTY SALON FEBRUARY SPECIAL 10% OFF PERMS Tues. & Wednes, Call Liz.. . 383-5202 Ceresdal fertilizer excited over Cargill purchase Babes In Bookland Bill Bramah's Ontario Do you remember the simple joy of blowing bubbles? Reaching into the soapy water with an old clay pipe and creating a wonderous bubble bubble which would float toward the heavens before its brief life span ended suddenly and silently, leaving no trace that it had ever existed at all? As children, we didn't mind. There was always another bubble to blow in the instinctive creativity known as play. For those who choose wisely the same spirit prevails as we grow older and the same instinct becomes known as work. Jamie Sherman likely blew bubbles bubbles as a child. Now he blows glass in his snug studio on the outskirts of Bracebridgc. But there the comparison comparison ends. His instincts evolved into the intensity, intensity, concentration, skill and intuitive intuitive creativity of the artist engaged engaged in the ancient art of glassblow ing. We watched as the tall lean, bearded artisan pushed the glass blowers' rod into a furnace containing containing a molten brew of alchemist's chemicals needed to make good glass - a fiery mass in the furnace that rivaled Dante' Inferno. The temperature was 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit ! When he pulled out the rod he rolled around the hot glass it had collected like liquid honey on a spoon. He blew briefly on the rod and the hot golden fluid expanded slightly. He worked quickly in the various stages of blowing, swinging to cool it and shaping. He had to. After eight years of glassblowing he knew what could go wrong. Forty per cent of the glass he works with ends up in the recycling bin. It's a tricky process. Perhaps that's one reason why there are only twenty full-time glassblowers jn the whole.country. Jamie has an interesting background. He's of the Sherman family, well known in the steel industry. industry. His great grandfather was a foundry worker in New York state. In 1912 two of his sons started what is now Dofasco in Hamilton, and Jamie's father is Chairman of the Board. 1 asked if any pressure had been put on him lo go into the family family business. "Absolutely none", he said, "and I'm grateful for that. I was allowed to follow my own leanings , which turned to music at first. Then ( ten years ago 1 began dabbling in glassblowing and it seemed to take over." He's been extremely successful in the field and has won various . awards. The gallery in his studio is ' fitted with shimmering vases and bowls. Their fluid elegance with swirling edges and coloftr depths is everywhere. Although the' family steel heritage didn't appeal to Sherman, he didn't forsake it completely. As he puts it, he still works in a molten medium. "FLOWERS PLUS" FLOWERS, GIFTS and CRAFTS 29 KING STREET EAST, NEWCASTLE, ONTARIO 987-1500 Betty Lycett Wilda Middleton 983-5908 # .983-9819 Affordable Dream Vacation,s. • Free Vacation Planning Services » Discount Cruises • Airline Tickets • Charter Vacations • Honeymoon Packages • Hotel and Car Reservations fEUMM. & CWfOUTE mm SERVICES Havel Agents International w,;e .« you ST E MMUE Over 300 Agencies in North America 623*6600