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32 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, October 11, 1989 Ladies Bible Class meets Wednesday at 8 Ashburn and Area News by Florence Ashton Results of the last euchre par- ty at the Community Centre are as follows: 11 tables were played. Lone hands to Dorothy Whit- tington. Ladies first prize to Jean Hodgins, second prize won by Jean Johnston. Men's first prize to Verna Slute, second prize to Joy Bright. Pat Jackson was the lucky door prize winner. 50/50 draw won by Bill Hodgins. Next euchre on Thursday, October 19 at 8:00 p.m. Last Thursday afternoon, the Eleanor Knight Group of the Women's Missionary Society held their fall thankoffering in the church hall with a dessert lun- cheon. We were privileged to have Rev. Dr. Bernard & Mrs. Ruth Embree with us from Hong Kong. Dr. Embree serves as liaison bet- ween the Presbyterian Church in cannon, Luella Graham, Farona Doyerty, The Rebekah Lodge of Port Per Canada and the church among Chinese peoples of Asia. His talk and slide presentation of their work was most interesting. Presi- dent Lois Daw conducted the meeting, with several of our group members taking part. The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, November 1, at the home of Joan Knight. The Ladies Bible Class will meet on Wednesday evening of this' week at the home of Margaret Davis, at 8:00 p.m. Muriel Fisher is in charge of the programme. Ladies are remind- ed that there will be a bulb or plant exchange at this meeting. Theo and Joan Knight, Doug and Florence Ashton, and Bar- bara Porter enjoyed a bus trip to Nashville, Tennesee recently, travelling with the Torchmen Quartet from St. Catherines. What a privilege it is indeed to travel with this fine gospel group. While there we attended the Gospel Music Convention, Grany Ole Opr y, Opryland Park and many other interesting highlights. Rev. McEntyre chose as his sermon title on Thanksgiving Sun- day "Clothed with Gladness." The choir sang "Let all Things now Living." Scriptures were read by Dianne Batton and Bar- bara Porter. Next Sunday at Burns, we in- vite you to join with us, as we celebrate the 140th Anniversary of the congregation at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. In the morning, Rev. Dorothy MacDonald from Orillia will be the guest minister, and Rosemary Burns from Toron- to will be the guest soloist. Lun- cheon will be served in the lower hall. In the evening, Rev. John Robertson, Etobicoke will minister to us, with a social time ry held its Installation of new officers last week at the Oddfellows/Rebekah Hall. In front from left: V.G. Georgina Moore, N.G. Annie Wakeford, D.D.P. Ann Jones and P.N.G. Ruby Hvidsten. Second row from left: Aileen Dowson, Mary Elsie Pogue. Third row: Doris Hill, Norma Cook, Lorraine Geer, Leona Butson, Myrtie Snelgrove. Back from left: Marj Tripp, Berle Pearce, Shirley Nottingham, Jane Gothelf, Norene Crosier, Audrey Geer, Lucille Gray. Greenbank and area news Arthritis campaign The church was beautifully decorated with coloured leaves, corn, grains & flowers for the Thanksgiving Service on Sunday. The Junior Choir opened the ser- vice with singing "0 Give Thanks." Later Julie Anna Lee rendered a beautiful song "I see the Love of God." It was nice to have the Wm. Stone family together again as they sang 'Sing to the Lord of Harvest." Everyone appreciated the efforts of the choir and leaders for all the music. Next Sunday the worship service will be at Pinedale Church at 11 a.m. when Rev. Jack Roundell, a former minister, will be the guest speaker. Congratulations to Brian and Janice Lee on the birth of a baby boy and also to Terry and Julie Till on the birth of their baby gir). Susan and Barry Lee were pleased to have her parents Pat and Jean Hernigh from Fulton- ville, New York with them for Thanksgiving. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Earl, are Mr. and Mrs. John Earl of Warwickshire England, also cousins of Bills, John and his wife Margaret, who have just spent two weeks touring Alberta and B.C. and are now set to enjoy a taste of life in Ontario for three weeks. Paul and Betty Sauliner have moved to Port Perry, we wish them well in their new home, after living in the Greenbank area for over twenty years. Iva Phoenix along with Laura and Marcie attended the annual "Thanksgiving Cider Day"' along with other relatives at the home of Glennys & Cecil Simmons, Cur- tis, when young and old turnin to help wash apples, poke the apples down to be ground up, them turn the press for juice, while others strain and bottle. We ended the day with over thirty gal of delicious sweet cider. Glenn and MaryJean Till along with her mother Mrs. Aileen Dob- son spent Thanksgiving Sunday with Hugh and Mary Dobson, Laura and Robert, at their home in Manilla, Miss Connie Southern will be the guest speaker for the Women's Institute group next Wednesday, October 18 at 1:30 - (Note change of time) at the home of Iva Phoenix, this is your invitation to come and bring your neighbour and hear of Connie's work with the boys at St. John's and also the alcoholics at Pinewood Center. The Arthritis Campaign is over for another year and the local chairman is happy to report that once again it was very successful. Our eleven canvassers collected at total of $755.00 an increase of $250.00 over last year, "many thanks" to all those who con- tributed, whose donations will go towards arthritis research. Also many thanks to the volunteers We welcome Bob and Carolynn Hall who have moved into their new home south of the village. The mens and ladies volleyball and basketball at Greenbank School, will begin on Oct. 26 at 8:00 p.m. Anyone interested in playing please register soon. Phone 985-9127. Our wishes for better health go out to Margaret Holtby, who has been a patient in Oshawa General Hospital for three weeks. Next week please phone 985-2092 if you have items for this column. to follow. On Sunday, October 22, regular worship will be suspended in favour of St. John's Anniversary, Port Perry at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Church school will be at the regular time at 10:00 a.m. Last Sunday afternoon, several from Ashburn attended the special Thanksgiving service at Durham Glen Major church. The church was beautifully decorated, and Mr. Claude Simmonds chose as his theme "My Heart Rejoices." We trust all of our readers had a happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend, and were able to get out and enjoy all the splendor of the fall colours. Truly a sight to behold! East Agri-news by John Finlay Agricultural Representative RED MEAT II PROGRAM: Development of specific details of the Red Meat II Program are nearly complete. Producers, who participated in the Red Meat Pro- gram should receive enrolment forms in the mail in the next week. The Beef Section includes a Cow-calf development program and a Stocker-slaughter develop- ment program. The Cow-calf component has five parts, namely Beef Herd Im- provement, Capital Facilities, Herd Health, Ration Formulation and Enterprise Analysis. Under the Stocker-slaughter program, the producers must participate in one of the weight gain and feed intake, Farm Business Plan or Farm Analysis. components of the program in- clude Capital Facilities, Herd Health, Ration Formulation and Enterprise Analysis. Capital facilities grants are for the construction of handling facilities and the purchase of scales to weigh cattle or feed. The herd health component for cow- calf provides $15.00 per breeding female and herd sire to a max- imum of $1500.00 per year. Under Stocker-slaughter, the herd health grant is $3.00 per head to a max- imum of $1500.00 per year. Ra- tions must be balanced using feed analysis from an accredited lab. The Sheep Development Pro- gram includes a Mandatory Sheep Improvement Program, where 50 to 100 day weights are taken, Capital Facilities, Flock Health, Ration Formulation and Enterprise Analysis and Lamb Grading. To be eligible for a capital facilities grant, producers will have to maintain a minimum of 50 breeding ewes, participate in the Sheep Flock Improvement Program and submit a Farm Pro- duction Plan. Capital incentive grants are to establish adequate handling facilities. If adequate facilities are established, the grants for other supplies and equipment may be made. Ration formulations must be prepared by a facility within Ontario from Feed Analysis done at an ac- credited lab. The Flock Health section will be completed by the practising veterinarian. Live lamb grading is available to in- dicate to the producers which lambs are properly finished. An CATERING incentive grant of $3.00 per lamb is paid to producers, who have certified lamb graders. There is also a Meat Goat com- ponent to this program that in- cludes mandatory weighing, Herd Health, Capital Facilities and Enterprise Analysis. All participants in the Red Meat Program who complete Enter- prise Analysis may join a Red Meat Farm Management club. These Clubs will be formed this winter and will be funded to the amount of $500.00 per member for each participant to a maximum of 20 members per club. SILO GAS DOESN'T GIVE SECOND CHANCES! The Farm Safety Association is aware of at least a dozen deaths which were attributed to inhala- tion of silo gases. It is apparent that many farmers still don't understand the potentially lethal nature of the silo environment. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - a by- product of the fermentation pro- cess - is the major killer. Poten: tial for NO2 formation increases dramatically when crops are stressed, as has been the case in the many areas of Ontario that experienced droughty growing conditions again in 1989. Everyone who is involved with the ensiling of crops should be aware of the following points: - To reduce potential NO2 build- up, try to avoid harvesting ;im- mediately after a rain. However, crops damaged by hail or frost should be harvested as quickly as possible, because of the danger of nitrate build-up in plant tissues. - Excess nitrates are stored in the bottom portion of corn stalks. Ideally, plants should be cut higher than normal when crops have experienced stress. (That's a tough compromise in stunted corn). - NO2 may be visible as a yellowish-brown haze within a few hours of silo filling. A bleach- like odour is a definite indicator of silo gas danger. Dead flies and birds at the base of a silo also sug- gest the presence of toxic gas. - All silos must be declared off- limits for at least three weeks after filling. Emergency entry shoud only be attempted by train- ed personell wearing self- contained breathing equipment. All rules for confined space entry must be followed to the letter. You are dealing with a deadly environment. SERVICES For All Your Social Functions WE