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8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Feb. 21st 1973 Maurice Jebson president of County Holstein Club The Annual Meeting of the Ontario County Holstein Club was held in the Town- ship Hall. Manchester, Saturday. January 27th 1973 with 75 Holstein Breeders in attendance. President, Joe McGriskin. opened the meeting at 10:45 a.m. In his opening remarks, Mr. McGriskin gave a de tailed summary of the pro- jects carried out by the Club in 1972. The guest speaker on the morning program was Dr. Gerry Green, Veterinarian. United Breeders, Sunder: land. Dr. Green spoke on feeding to reduce breeding problems, and commented on the role of protein, energy, minerals, vitamins and trace elements in the ration. The highlight of afternoon _ program was a panel dis: "cussion on Sire Selection with Mr. Roy Ormiston, Brooklin as chairman. Members of the panel were Mr. Merv. McQuarrie, Sire Analyst, United Breeders, Guelph; Mr. Allan Orr, Bradford, Chairman of the Sire Selection Committee. 'United Breeders, and mem- bers of the Sire Selection Committee: Mr. Glenn At kinson, Schomberg and Mr. William Stone, Sunderland During the discussion, which followed, sevgal important points in Sire Selection were mentioned, and it was the feeling of those present that the discussion provided a good opportunity for a two- way communication be- tween the Breeders and Sire Selection Committee mem- bers. Mr. Gerry Nelson, Field- man for the Holstein Frie- on' Before SPECIAL RATES - sain Association, reviewed the highlights of the year's activities in his area, and mentioned that there were: 142 new members in his district, with 24 of these in Ontario County. Mr. Nelson commented on the County Black and White Show. and expressed appreciation to the Flett Family for hosting the reception for the visiting judge, Mr. Ben Cooper. Long Time Producers and Star Brood cows were recognized in a number of herds. Mr. Robert Flett, National Director, brought greetings from the Parent Association, and .commented on the business of the Association during the previous year. Mr. Flett noted that the Association had a satisfac- tory year financially, with only a slight deficit. He also mentioned that exports to the United States were down during the year. However, foreign and Canadian trans- fers were up. Projects carried out during 1972 were reviewed, and the following projects were suggested for 1973: Bus Trip, Car Tour, Twilight Meeting, Banquet, Black and White Show, Plane Tour. The election of directors for 1973 resulted as follows: Maurice Jebson, Beaverton; Harold Grove, Sunderland; Lorne Disney, Sunderland; Lloyd Wilson, Uxbridge; John Leask, Seagrave; Wayne Diceman, Green- bank; Grant Down, Sunder- land; Brian Reazin, Brook- lin; Frank Barkey, Clare- mont; Maurice O'Conner, Pickering. At the directors meeting, held on Tuesday, February 6th, the following officers The two photos above show what your brick home could look like now, and what it will look like after Sandblasting. When completed, all paint and age markes are removed and brick is restored to original finish and can not be told from new brick. WHY NOT HAVE YOUR BRICK HOME RESTORED NOW? NOW TILL APRIL 15th. All brick homes are also silicone treated for water proofing 'We also specialize in Trucks, Trailers, Antiques and our mobile unit goes to you! Call Bill Howard 852-7468 or Rick Pellow 852-3947 UXBRIDGE SAND BLASTING Region legislation Legislation to form the regional government east of Metro will probably come before the legislature in carly June, Donald Irvine, parliamentary assistant to Inter-governmental Affairs Minister John White, told members of county council Friday. Mr. Irvine told the mem bers the regional govern- ment elections will probably be in October. The legisla- tion may be later than previously expected, with the extension of the deadline for briefs to March 30, he said. Many concerns were voiced by county council about what will happen to county interests under reg-. ional government. Disposal of assets of the county such as a garage in Brock Township, Lakeview Manor in Beaverton, a road depot in Mara, and the county forest in Rama and Mara, were a major con- cern. Mr. Irvine replied that a committee of arbitrators made up of the clerks of the municipalities will look into the distribution of assets and liabilities. The committees of arbit- rators would start work in October and come up with a preliminary division of assets and liabilities by Dec. 31 with the final determin- ation early in 1974. the councillors were told. In response to questions about what would happen to surpluses, Mr. Irvine said they would be carried over were electged: Past President Joe McG- riskin; President Maurice Jebson; Vice-President - Wayne Diceman; Secretary Treasurer Ivan Bell. as working funds for the new region. The councillors were also told the surpluses will be used as a credit (op the taxpayers of the county. Accumulated benefits for county employees was anot- her matter of concern. Mr. Irvine told the coun- cillors vacations will be the same for the first year as under the county and then it will be up to the new councils. Employees will have to negotiate individ- in June D. Irvine .. ually if not represented by a union, he said. Several councillors sug- gested accumulated years of service should be passed on to the new councils. Mr. Irvine said the Ontario 'Municipal Employees con- tinue in the new region to provide pensions, and em- ployes will be. able to continue to contribute to accepted pension plans. Sick-leave credits would be retained, but not taken in cash, he added. Cartwright girl 2nd in speaking Suzanne Catty of Cart- wright Public School came second in the Northumber- land Durham County Oral Communications Festival at Port Hope last week. Twelve students competed in the February 24 festival. The winner of the competi- tion was Gregg Balson of Hampton. Joanne Finlay of Hillcrest Public School came third. The judges for the event were Mrs. Art Lawson, Mrs. Jill Malby and Mr. Fred Thomas. Mr. Garnet Whit- field was Chairman and Mrs. Nancy Thomas acted as Time-Keeper. All of these people are to be commended for their efforts and the judges must contest have been hard pressed to decide on the winning con- testants. Special thanks were also accorded to Mr. Gary Little, Principal, Dr. Powers Public School, who hosted the event, Mrs. Dora Dent who conducted the Junior Choir in several selections, Mrs. Carol King, pianist and Mr. Dick Holmes who made a Physical Education presentation. Presentations were made to the winners by Miss Aleen Aked First Lady President of the Durham County Society, who is a resident of Toronto, and by Mr. Clarence McKa- gue, a Trustee of the Northumberland and Durham County Board of Education. Alliston farmer president of Holstein Association James McCague, Alliston, a was elected President of the Holstein-Friesian Associa- tion of Canada after having been a Director of the Association for 15 years. He is also currently first vice- president of the Dairy Far- mers of Canada. In addition he is a member of the Agricultural Research Insti- tute of Ontario and a director of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Financial assistance if needed Financial projections for the regional and area mun- icipalities east of Metro will. be issued in two to three weeks by the provincial' government, provincial official Donald Irvine told members of Ontario County Council Friday. The statement came after heavy questioning on what incentives will be offered to the muncipalities in the new region. Mark Kershaw, who ac- companied Mr. Irvine to the meeting with county council, said financial assistance will be available for special projects, such as a regional police force, where there is a definite need. "It depends on the services required," said Mr. Irvine, who told the meeting there will be transitional assist- ance of a certain amount of dollars for a five-year period which will be spread throughout the region. Some of this money will go to the region, and some directly to the area munici- palities, he said. Elected as first vicepresi- dent of the Holstein Associa- tion was Ross Marshall, Kirkton, Ontario; second vice-president Howard R. Laidlaw, Brampton, Ont.; third vice-president Jean C. St. Pierre, Grenville, Que., and fourth vice-president R. Bruce Reid, Mount Hape, Ontario. Gordon E. McKay, Rich- mond, B.C., was added to the Extension Service Com- mittee, of which. the other members are Grant P. Floyd, Sussex, N.B.; How- ard B. Dodge, Cardinal, Ontario; Fred B. Griffin, Burgessville, Ont. R. H. Shore, Glanworth, Ontario, was recommended as Holstein judge for the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto, and also for Agribition at Regina; and Howard B. Dodge, Cardinal, Ontario, was recommended as judge for the Canadian National Exhibition at Toronto, Ontario. Burketon News Mr. and Mrs. Oval Greer, Oshawa spent tuesday with Mrs. W. Bryan. Deepest sympathy is ex- tended to the Hubbard fam- ily neighbours and friends. in Bowmanville (formerly of Burketon) in the passing of a loving mother Mrs. Ben Hubbard. Service was held at Northcott and Elliott funeral home at 2 o'clock Tuesday interment in Hampton cemetery later. Mr. Chester Hoskin is a patient in Oshawa Hospital. We wish him all the best. Mr. McDonald accompa- nied by Miss Rosemary Greer were dinner guests of Mrs. W. Bryant on Sunday. Mr. R. Grace, University of Waterloo spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. H. Grace and family. Several from this district attended the meeting in M.J. Hobbs School concerning Regional Government proposals. Miss J. Beech, Teachers College, Peterboro spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. L. Beech and family. Mrs. Adams, Bowmanville was an overnight guest of Mrs. T. Bailey. Mr. P. Gatchell is a patient in Port Perry Hospital. We wish him all the best. Mr. W. 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