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& »" "nn « | S.J hr '£ Te (continued for livestock, as the Craw- fords lost 200 lambs this spring from pneumonia caused when temperatures -suddenly went from ex- treme cold to extreme warm, FARM ECONOMY . 'While smaller farms are struggling in Scotland, and good' land is disappearing for industrial and resident- ial use, the farm economy seems 'to be' reasonably. healthy. There are subsi- dies for different kinds of farming and strict restrict- ions on the importing of beef from such places as Australia and : Argentina, But Scottish farmers do compete with' lamb from New Zealand. Dairy pro- ducts and cash crops like popatoes also face compe- tition from ' European Common Market countries. Beef producers. are also having to cope with com- petition from soya crops imported from America. Soya is used as a protein supplement, and school are now starting to serve it in lunches as a substitute for meat, Margaret explained that the problem is not a serious one yet, but beef producers are watching the situation closely. YOUNG FARMERS Margaret is a member of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers, and her local club has about 56 members. The activities decided on by the members include social trips, inter- club nights, and a variety of agricultural events. Before being selected to make the exchange trip, ; aa RA Ra rrain similar to home Margaret went through a official part of the exchange series of interviews and ends at the end of August, questions from panels at the ~~ And Margaret will be out local and national levels. of work when she returns to Thirty people applied for Scotland in September. She the trips and just four were had to give up her job as selected, ~~ medical secretary at a Margaret said she specifi- " hospital near Ayr. But she cally wanted to come to said she was thinking of Canada, as she had heard quitting anyway, preferring good things from 'delegates to work in an accountant's of previous exchanges. And office that handles farm and also - while working agricultural business. summers in a local hotel, Although she has held an she had met many Canad- outside job, Mararet still ian tourists who recom- lives on the farm. Her mended a visit to this hobbies include riding, country. About $140 of the air fare is subsidized by the Assoc- iation, but spending money will run considerably higher than that as the U.K. dele- gates are hoping to tour western Canada when the sports, flower arranging and driving her Ford sports car, After leaving the Durham region at the end of this week, her next stop will be at a farm near Ottawa. Less waste (continued in this country. One 'indication that the- farming industry is healthy is the number of new and modern buildings on the farms, "There are very few wooden barns and sheds left," he says. And pointing to the 180-year-old barn on the Larmer farm, he says one would never find a barn that old in Northern Ireland. Another sign is that sons of farmers, more and more, are electing to stay on and maké farming their life's . work. But talking about the state of the farm economy he concludes jokingly 'far- .mers everywhere are crying poor, I guess." 'Denis belongs to the Straed Young Farmers Club 1973 OLDS ROYALE 4 Door Hardtop. This car is equipped with Comfortron Air Conditioning & Finished in Medium Chestnut Metallic with Tan Vinyl Roof & matching cloth trim. A local one owner car, completely ready to go. FBB-997 12695. ALL USED CARS ARE For Sale NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED! which has a membership of about 85. Besides devoting their Club activities to the practical side of farming, the members also take part in speech-making and de- bating, drama, crafts, and livestock judging. Wintario grants The Lake Scugog Regatta Association in Caesarea has been granted $364 from Win- tario to help cover the cost of purchasing trophies and medallions for their annual regatta. And the Second Scugog Venturers Company will receive a grdnt of $275 to - help cover travel costs for attendance at CJ '77 in Prince Edward Island. PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, June 29, 1977 -- 21 Greenbank News Parents attend graduation exercises Walker of Hepworth visited. by Mrs, Armour McMillan "'All who attended the.con- gregational picnic of Green- bank Church reported it a success. A special thank you-to Mr. Harry Hill who arrived at Bird's Eye Park early and reserved the picnic tables. Church service will be at the regu- lar time next Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. James lan- son at the family cottage at Lake Dalrymple last Sun. A good number of parents were present at the gradu- ation exercises of Green- bank School last Friday afternoon. Congratulations to all the winners. We are sorry that the principal, Mr. Gauley, is leaving. Mr. and Mrs. Armour Mc- Millan visited with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sanderson, Bail- lieboro on Sunday after- noon. Mr. and Mrs. V. Mount spent the weekend with relatives in Norwood and attended the wedding of her - nephew Mr. Kenneth Rea- ding. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Acton visited with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Leask on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Garfield Beare, Fill-. more, Sask.,»called on Mr. and Mrs. Howard McMillan last Monday. ' Mr. Walter Phoenix was visiting relatives in the vill- age last week. He has recently returned from a visit to Paris, France. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon 1973 CAMARO LT SPORT COUPE Sporty & equipped for the Young at Heart. 350 4bblV8, automatic with console, power steering, bucket seat & much more. Only 39,000 miles on this one. DRIVE THIS CARAWAY FOR ONLY .........cu.. 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We are very pleased to see Mr. Jim Lee able to be home and out for a short Mr. and Mrs. Mel McGee were weekend guests of Mr, and Mrs. Peter St. Amour Sr. in Windsor and while there attended the first shower for daughter Cathy. The next card party will be on Friday evening. A SS [268 QUEEN ST. - PORT PERRY - 985.7351 Spring Water Days SUNDAY, JULY 3 1:00 P.M. SILVER JUBILEE FAMILY PICNIC ELGIN PARK $2.00 per Car Load Enter Main Gates. ® Dunking Game e Men's Horseshoe Pitch e Ladies Bean Guessing Bring Your Picnic Lunch also . There will be Concession Booths at the Park. 9:00 P.M. GIANT FIREWORK DISPLAY Both Aerial & Ground Display to Commemorate The Queen's Silver Jubilee. Co-sponsored with Wintario. 50c. on Foot. \ wi, \ uli ) ( ql ) 7m EAN BEARE MOTORS Zn, | 1975 OLDS ROYALE COUPE If you are pulling a trailer or just appreciate the i pleasure of driving a full size car - this one is for # you. 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