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Armour McMillan, a life-long resident of the Greenbank area took up woodworking several years ago, and believes this hobby (any hobby) is one of the keys fo a happy retirement. 'The trick is to keep your mind active," says Mr. McMillan, who will turn 76 this spring. (See story) Artistic series for kids The Library will be offering a Subscription Series of Children's pro- grams over the coming offer the children in the community an opport- unity to enjoy music, song, story-telling, and live theatre presented by professional Cana- dian talent. This Saturday, Jerry Brodey will be enter- taining through the use of banjo, guitar, sound and song and with a great deal of enthus- trentway tours EASTER WEEKEND NEW YORK CITY 40ay Oepant Aor 19 (MORNING DEPARTURE NO NIGHT TRAVEL) WASHINGTON. D.C. 4 Day. Decent Apr 19 (MORNING DEPARTURY NO MIGHT TRAVEL) COUNTRY MUSIC AT ITS BEST NASHVILLE 4 Day... Depart Apr 19 (EVENING DF PARTUAE MIOMT TRAVEL) WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL 6 Day... 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But growing up on a Reach Township farm didn't leave him much free time once all the chores were done. And the same was true as he spent much of his adult life working his own farm near Greenbank. Armour retired from farming some 24 years' ago and began working full time with Morrow Farm Equipment in Sunderland. He still works there a couple of days each week doing the books, and the rest of the time you'll probably find him puttering happily away at what he calls "my hobby'. About five years ago, Armour took up wood- working. Now, as he approaches his 76th birthday in April, he says he can't imagine, what life would be like if, he didn't have "his. hobby' to help him pass, the time. "I was very uneasy just sitting around with little to do. The trick is to keep yourself active mentally," he told the Star in an interview last week. His first creations were small rocking chairs and other pine furniture. But these days, he is crafting all kinds of things from wood: everything from multi-compartment bird houses, pie-boxes and doll cradles to intricate wind-mills with moving parts. - (= | = --- = ™ And the workshop in the basement of his Greenbank home has grown with his craft as he's added a band saw, jig saw and electric sander to the assort- ment of hand tools. 'I enjoy the challenge of shaping things from wood," he says as he proudly shows off one of his earlier creations. It's a hand-carved horse and wagon team, intricate in detail right down to the tiny collars and harness. He spent almost a full winter making this, and under- standably, it's not for sale. But Armour does get a lot of orders for such things as the doll cradles, bird houses and windmills. He charges about enough to cover the cost of his materials. "There's no way I'm in this for the money", he says with a smile. He firmly believes that any kind of a hobby is great tonic for retired people who so often complain that '"They've nothing to do," and so much time on their hands. "It's a good way to relax and keep yourself active," he says. Armour admits there is one wee bit of a pro- blem associated with his hobby. ""You need to have an understanding wife to put up with all the dust, and Rachel has been very understanding," he says, adding that he and Rachel will cele- brate their 50th wedding anniversary this Sept- ember. "FOR THE BEST IN HOME MOVIES" Blackstock Video 4 Scugog St., Blackstock Movies - Rental Machines - Blank Tapes. (VHS & Beta) GERRY DAVIES 986-5121 RAGLAN COUNTRY STORE OH! OH! We Got a Problem! TOO MUCH WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT!!! SUMMER'S COMING!! OH, WELL, WE'LL GIVE IT AWAY! Every time you buy gas, we'll top up your Windshield Washer Solvent for You. KINETICO' Oe ie up ass bre: ie PTS HOT SCI ETS sys | NOTICE!! 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