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ok 2. org sendin Olen eee ee oe apm nanan ~ Seppe coc eye oe: ga ee, eR, oe aha SST Sp Te 'Visiting Friends' Summer program gives appreciation of early life Children can _ ex- perience the lives of the sons and daughters of the men stationed at the Historic Naval and Military Establishm- ents in the early 19th century through a new summer program called "Visiting Friends". Following the War of 1812, a naval base was erected in Penetanguishene in 1817 to guard against further American aggression. Some of the men Stationed at the base brought their wives and children with them to the isolated British outpost. Likewise, when the military was established at Penetanguishene __fol- lowing the secession of Drummond Island to the Americans, many brought their families with them from Drummond Island. "Visiting Friends' will help add a further touch of authenticity to the Establishments as the children portray the sons and daughters of the sailors and soldiers stationed there in the early 19th century. This feeling is enhanced by the fact that children wear authentic 19th century clothing reproduced from ac- curate patterns and made with materials similar to those children would have worn in Upper Canada during the 19th century. $5 Fee The two-day program is open to children aged eight to 11, with Junior Friends (ages 8 to 9) running on Mondays and Tuesdays and Intermediate Friends (ages 10 to 11) on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The program runs from July 7 to August 28 and costs only five dollars. "Tt's an educational and fun program and O.F.A. asks for increased funding By Ron Jones, President, Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture Tile drain funding O.F.A. has asked the provincial government to increase funding to Municipalities for tile drainage loans. This action has produced some results concerning the maximum loan available to individual farmers ($20,000 per year to a maximum $60,000 outstanding). However, the provincial budget allocation for this program still falls far short of demand, meaning some Townships just don't have enough loan money to distribute to ap- plicants. This often makes the higher per farmer limits meaningless. Few Government programs produce as many positive results as farm land drainage. Government response is that further funding the drainage program would mean chopping elsewhere within the agriculture ministry budget. Deer hunt again! Many County farmers will recall the 1979 experimental deer hunt which the Ministry of Natural Resources decided Simcoe should host last November. At that time the hunt was opposed by the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, Simcoe County Council and some rural Municipal Councils, all of which were ignored by Natural Resources officials. According to press reports another hunt is planned for this year. M.N.R.'s pledge to communicate with far- mers on issues such as public hunting seems to have been forgotten. No notice has been received by the S.C.F.A. to date concerning the 1980 hunt. $ REWARD $ Federal Government will pay as much as +500: to conserve energy by insulating your attic in houses built before 1961. a | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | i Save up to 50 per cent on heating costs. Your total cost as low as 545-0 For complete C.H.1.P. details call your local representative. 361-1202 will provide a unique experience for all participating children," commented Program Co-ordinator Chris Lafreniere. The' children, wearing authentic period dress, will be taught 19th century crafts. They'll make themselves a small pouch using bargello (florentine stitch), under the direction of a costumed _ interpreter portraying the wife of the Naval Captain. In addition 19th century domestic activities such as butter churning and hearthside cooking are practiced at the home of the Fort Adjutant, James' Keating. Keating, born to a country squire in Ireland, and his wife, lived at the military base until 1859 and had five children, two born at Penetanguishene. In the carpentry shop "Visiting Friends" will carve their own hull for a miniature boat and attach the rigging to the masts. Children also learn how to macrame a belt; a craft believed to be invented by sailors as they spent many long hours adjusting ropes and checking them for rot in age-old sailing vessels. Nature Walk After lunch, there is a nature walk along a newly cut bush trail meandering behind the Naval Storehouse. Here, a sailor will recount the lives of the men posted at the naval base and recall the hardships and_ the isolation of the base. Mail and supplies would arrive at the Naval Establishment every three months from the nearest settlement of York Toronto). The children will probe many facets of a sailor's life right down to the oatmeal gruel served for breakfast on the recommendation that it was a "'corrective to acid and costive humors". However, most of the men refused to draw their gruel ration, describing it as unfit for human con- sumption. At the sawyers pit, the children will help a craftsman saw wood, using an old fashioned pit saw. The craftsman will tell them about the different kinds of wood used for ship repair and construction of the buildings. On-Site Drama The youngsters will make butter the first day to be used for making cookies the next day. There will also be an on-site historical drama to give the children an added taste ot life at the naval base. Summer students who work as costumed in- terpreters at -- the Historic Naval and Military Establishm- ents are thrilled with the new program, ac- cording to Lafreniere. The children will return to school in the fall with a greater appreciation of 19th century Canadian history through their personal experiences. Registration forms for "Visiting Friends" can be obtained at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and the Historic Naval and Military Establishments or by calling the Establish- ments at 549-8064. Canadian Energy 'Conservation can insulate your home for $25 322-1582 526-3901 Finishing touches Chris Barrett adds a few finishing at the Midland Centennial arena yesterday. The show will also be on touches to his prize Afghan just before for today until 4 p.m. judging at the Huronia Dog Show held Getting ready Cathy MGee gets "Jess" ready for the Huronia Dog Show held at the Midland Centennial Arena yesterday. Jess is a 16-month-old English Springer spaniel Family Buy-Rite Catalogue Factory Outlet who has recently won seven best of breeds out of eight. Jess's owner is Mr. Harry Read of Wainfleet, Ontario. 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