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Section Three The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, September 3,198G Scavenger Hunt Results in Three-Way Tie DURHAM AGRICULTURAL NEWS Celebrated First Birthday 1" * Vd : ■ ' A v -f 6 V _ _ V> V:: The scavenger hunt at the Bowmanville Public Library Library resulted in a three-way tie. Danielle Tierney (left), Tammy Parkin, and Michelle Tierney are now by Tammy Hill What is a grebe? How do you say hello in Italian? If you asked either of. these questions to any of the 35 children who attended the Bowmanville Public Li-. brary Scavenger Hunt you would have, surprisingly enough, received an answer. answer. Bowmanville Librarian Linda Taylor organized the the proud owners of a new soft cover novel as a reward reward for hunting down all 25 items on their list. competition which took place from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20. Children aged six to twelve attended the hunt hoping they would be the lucky winner. The library was filled with 35 duplicates duplicates of the 25 items on each child's "hunt list". In addition to providing an afternoon of fun, the scavenger hunt also tested the children's knowledge and library resource skills. Items on the list ranged from paper clips and erasers erasers to specific subject books, residences of famous novel characters, the names of Santa's reindeer, and a lollipop. The scavenger hunt lasted one hour. At 3:00 p.m. there was not one winner but three. Sisters Danielle and Michelle Tierney, aged 8 and 11, as well as their friend, Tammy Parkin, 7, all received first prize. Each of the girls received a softback novel as their prize. However, However, the other children did not go home empty handed. At the end of the hunt all those who participated received received a balloon to take home. And of course their lollipop. PONTYPOOL NEWS (Intended for last week) There was an informal worship service at Pontypool United Church on Sunday morning, August 17th. For the special children's time, Rev. Heather Smith talked about "friendship" cards with enclosed flower seeds to plant. As the flowers grow, so should the friendship. She had still the problem of the one to get the card, but this was a pleasant problem. Her sermon topic was on the subject of blindness, and there was à discussion of how many different blindnesses there were, spiritual and emotional, as well as physical. Everyone was given the chance to express their own views. -.Although, -your-;,, . corres- spondent and her husband were unable to be there, by all reports, the memorial service for Pontypool Cemetery Decoration Day, held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon, was well attended and Rev. Heather Smith conducted a short but very helpful ceremony, with her message on death. Also on Sunday afternoon, August 17th, thirty-six of the Aiken-Challice clan gathered together at Darlington Provincial Park to Celebrate the 89th birthday of Harvey ..Aiken, There were four 'children, (Aiken) and the families of the Challice connection. A delicious pot luck picnic was set out with plenty of variety, and, of course, the birthday cake. They also honored many others who had August birthdays. Afterwards, there were five generation pictures taken and everyone enjoyed visiting with each other. Gloria and Grant Dunford were at a family reunion of Grant's mother's family, the Rosborough clan, in Peterborough. Peterborough. This is an annual event, and seventy-two were present, This too was held on Sunday. Dorothy Mae Mepstead of Oshawa died August 14th (Thursday) and the funeral was Saturday, August 16th from Armstrong Funeral Home in Oshawa. Interment took place on Monday, August 1 18th at Pontypool Cemetery. Mrs. Mepstead was aged 75 and a member of the Trick family. Our condolenses to the bereaved relatives. On Tuesday, August 19th, the Pre-school Resource Van from Lindsay, brought with it special delight for the children and their parents. Gwen O'Neill was in charge. They set up their material in the shelter at the park. For a craft, they were; working at rock painting. There were some future architects and builders having a great time with brick-coloured blocks, two summer students, Elizabeth Winn and Teresa Whitney, and two cultural exchange students, Mark Dykeman and Rifat Rifqu (from Pakistan), took part in a short skit. After going through the skit, entitled "Caps for Sale", they invited some of the children to take part. Adam and Chad Van Dam were two, as well as a little girl, assisted by the older ones. It is your correspondent's intention to keep in regular touch with this helpful organization and outline outline the program plans prepared prepared for each monthly visit. The staff of the Resource Van would be very grateful if more parents and their children took advantage of their service. On Tuesday evening, a few interested adults met in the church basement to discuss fall plans. A new group calling themselves for ' now, the Pontypool United Church Adult Group, is going to meet five times during this next church year, for fellowship, get acquainted, and awareness awareness of social and community needs. There was another good turnout at the Bingo on Wednesday, August 20th at the Pontypool Community Centre. As an appreciation gesture for supporting the summer Bingos, lunch was served during intermission (sandwiches (sandwiches and cookies). Thanks to the Bowins for this. There is one more summer Bingo next week, Wednesday, August 27th, Regular fall season Bingo on alternate Wednesdays Wednesdays begins September 3rd. There is still. room for regular and spare bowlers for the Monday Afternoon Pontypool Pontypool Ladies B.qwling League. This is a fun league, .but healthy competition " also exists. If you would .like to take advantage of this sport from 1:00. p.m. to 2:3.0 p.m. (approximately), please give Marie Finney a call at 277-2327, and she will be able to give you any additional information you need and plenty of encouragement. On Sunday, July 20th, Tom and I went to church with Art and Pearl. It was a small building, but we got a big welcome. We had lunch with a former missionary friend being cared fpr in a retirement retirement home under religious supervision, right near them in Richmond. The afternoon was spent visiting places of interest in North Vancouver and West Vancouver. Both of us waded out into the salt water (connected with the Pacific Ocean). At Ambleside Park, there was a square dance group entertaining. The British Properties in West Vancouver was a beautiful place to see the expanse of the VALMED HEALTH SERVICES INC. 24 Hour Nursing and Homemaking Services lor the elderly, sick, disabled or mother and newborn Complimentary Assessments 356 King St. W. Oshawa city. We had a picnic at Lynn Canyon, where the men folk also ventured onto the Suspension Bridge. Tom says that^U was perfectly safe. Now, to return to more local news. Sixteen members of the Golden Stars, Bethany, went on a trip, on August 15th, to Hill Island on the 1000 Islands. Marion Webb and Margaret Wright represented this area. They returned on August 20th, staying at Hill Island Resort, and found it a very relaxing and enjoyable outing for six days. Earlier in the summer, Anne Holtby of Oshawa, visited Margaret Wright and spent a week at the cottage. She has moved from her Mary Street . apartment to 1221 Simcoe Street North, and would appreciate visitors from among her Pontypool friends. She was a resident of Pontypool herself for a few years, living across the street from your correspondent. Garth Clingman would like to be remembered in your prayers, as he is in a peculiar situation-a victim of the doctors' strike, with surgery delayed. We hope that wait will soon be over, and he can establish a much needed base of operation, Pontypool, for his auctioneer service. Please continue to pray for others whom you know who are ill. For those who enjoy stamp collecting, there is another Phil-Ex (Stamp Show) with dealers from Canada and the United States, September 5th to September 7th, 1986 at the Sheraton Centre, opposite the , City Hall Square. Hours are: Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are _ door prizes and admission is quite reasonable. As this is the last column for August, I want to wish you all a Happy Labour Day, and for you students, a satisfying, rewarding and fun fall term of classes and school activities. As fall activities get underway, underway, I will be including another another one of my calendar checks. Do watch for it soon. "Faith is something like electricity. You can't see it but you can see the light. HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE SB99 Main St., Orono MBSB 983-5115 SERVING YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS FOR 35 YEARS Susan Sawyer 983-5767 Nelda Dawson 623-4835 Bikkens Superior quality wood coatings engineered to stand up against the elements. sikkerisy --- c etoit i sikkeris Cplnl VI Available at Central Paint and Wallpaper 2!l. r > llitson ltd. S. 7!>8-«8W) Oshawa By: JohnE. Finlay Agricultural Representative Details announced for new pork inprovement program: The new Ontario Pork Industry Improvement Program involves an extensive extensive farm management extension extension program including production and financial records records along with several incentives to improve the : efficiency and profitability of the industry. Thirteen new pork advisors will be hired to complement existing ministry staff in the 1 delivery of this program. Producers will be able to apply for assistance under the plan on October 1, with grants being effective as of April 1, 1986. Producers will be required required to submit itemized receipts from suppliers to support applications for grants. The plan provides for capital assistance grants to eligible producers for swine ventilation and productivity and quality improvements. These grants cover up to two- thirds of the cost of: 1) ventilation materials for those with ventilation problems in their swine production systems. The maximum is $1,500 for the five years of the plan. 2) scales for weighing animals and/ or weighing feed; material to build new loading facilities; high pressure washers; electronic pregnancy detection equipment equipment and -material to build caesarean section or embryo transfer facilities on their farm. The maximum is $1,500 for the five years of the plan. The plan also includes:a $100 per-year grant for production records submitted to the ministry in an approved format. This record keeping will be mandatory for those participating in the plan. 3) $100-per-year grant for financial records submitted to the ministry in an approved format. 4) a grant to cover 50 per cent of the tuition cost up to $100 per year for ministry- approved courses that support technology transfer initiatives. initiatives. 5) two vouchers for ministry feed analysis will be provided annually to eligible producers. An education program will emphasize improved swine nutrition including including interpreting feed analysis reports and formulating formulating rations. Assistance will also be provided to help improve the health of swine herds im Ontario. This includes: l);a grant of $200 per year for |éach enrolled producer producer who has,v,a private veterinary-supervised herd health program which con sists of at least four consultative visits per year. 2) a grant of up to $250 for eligible producers to hire a licensed exterminator to develop a rodent control program program during a 12-month period. This one-time grant will encourage better control of rats and mice in swine operations. In support of the swine AI industry, a grant of one-third of the cost of semen, the transport of semen and/ or a ministry approved swine AI course will be paid to eligible pork producers. The maximum is $500 per year, per farm. To be eligible for assistance, pork producers must have a minimum of 20 sows or market a minimum of 300 market-weight hogs annually. In addition, a producer must have a principal residence in Ontario, own or lease facilities for pork production and provide provide specified production information in order to qualify. Blackstock Fair Hosts 4-H Achievement Programs by: MarleneWerry R.O.S. Specialist Blackstock Agricultural Society recently hosted the 4-H Achievement Programs of Durham East's Beef, Sheep and Swine 4-H clubs. 4-H members were judged on the presentation and their ability to show their animal and on conformation. Bob Goble, Janetville, was awarded Champion Beef Showman and Terry Ormiston, Bowmanville, was Reserve Champion Showman. The Champion Heifer was exhibited by Todd Ormiston of Bowmanville and the Champion Steer by Dan Rowan, Enniskellen. In the Swine Club, Brent McLaughlin, Nestleton, and Richard Green, Blackstock were awarded Champion and Reserve Champion Showman respectively. The first prize market hog was exhibited by. Brent McLaughlin. Shannon Cornish, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, was awarded Champion Sheep Showman as well as exhibitor of the Champion Ewe Lamb. Shelley Holliday, Blackstock was Reserve Champion Showman. The top two showman in each of the three clubs will participate in the Durham County 4-H Showmanship Competition held at the Durham Central Fair in Orono. 4-H Educational Exhibits were also displayed at the fair by the Sheep, Beef and Swine clubs as well as.the Black- stock Seéd to" Shelf Club, Junior and Senior Dairy clubs, poultry Club and Tyrone Tantalizing Tasters. The Blackstock Fair was held Saturday, August 23rd in Blackstock. Joanne Carter Named "Best Sport" for 4-H Horse Club! - The Durham East 4-H Horse Club recently held their 4-H Achievement Day Program. Joanne Carter, R.R. H 3, Bowmanville was chosen as Best Sport of the day. The program included four areas: A good grooming class where cleanliness and presentation of the animal was scored. On-the-line Showmanship Showmanship where the neatness of the 4-H member and their ability to show the animal to its best advantage was observed. Following these classes, the members demonstrated demonstrated a unique quality of their horse and participated in a series of games. Members in the first prize group for the Grooming Class were Andrea Massie, Joanne Carter, Valerie Bush, Michelle Noyes, Jason Smale, Julie Higginson and Rene Pleasance. First prize group winners for Showmanship were Pauline Beckett, Andrea Massie, Jason Smale, Rene Pleasance and Joanne Carter. Second prize group winners were Michelle Noyes, Valerie Bush, Susanne Martel, Nadene Leek, Paul Watson and Julie Higginson. First prize winners in the series of games were as follows: follows: Obstacle Course-Joanne Carter; Ride-a-buck Race -Michelle Noyes and Valerie Bush; Saddle-up-race - Joanne Carter and Jason Smale; Carrot and Cracker - Jason Smale and Joanne Carter; Egg on Spoon - Michelle Noyes My name is Nathan Wright, on May 11, 1986, I had my first birthday party. Helping me celebrate were mom and dad, Mary and Jamie, sister Jaime, grandparents Velma and Don Parker and Doug Wright, godparents, Bonnie Cunningham and Uncle Don Wright and many more special people. I would like to wish my sister Jaime, a happy 5th birthday, on Sept. 4,1986. and Andrea Massie. The days program was held at the farm of Wayne and Pat Beckett, Enniskillen on Wednesday, August 27th. The Achievement Day was a wrap-up to a summer's pro gram on safety, feeding and care of the horse, reproduction reproduction and showmanship. Club Leaders for the Durham East Horse Club are: Doug and Mary Ruth Moore, R.R. # 4, Bowmanville. News from Long Sault Area A Partner family picnic was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Goble, Bethany, Ontario, on Sunday, August 24, 1986; attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Heal (Alice), and family, London, the Mitchell and White families from Toronto, the Mitchell family from Markham, the Partner, Mercer and Jackson families from Orono, Mis Wendy Partner, Enterprise, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Goble, Tyrone, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Goble and family,- Janetville, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Goble and family, Nestleton, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hill, Marmora, Mr. and Mrs. G. Kovacs, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Luke and Danielle, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wood, Long Sault. Mrs. Doris Baker spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Keith Goble, Janetville, and attended Blackstock Fair. The Baker family gathered at the Gobles' home on Sunday, August 24th to celebrate Doris's birthday. Mrs. Hazel Smith, Bowmanville, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cook, Taunton Road, were Sunday supper guests of Miss Grace Smith. Mrs. Grace Smith was pleasantly surprised by a visit from Rev. Joe Lafave, Kay, Nikki and Benji, Wellington, P.E.I. on Wednesday. Club 50 will resume its schedule of monthly meetings on Sept. 9,1986, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Agnes DeMille, Bowmanville. , Old Tyrone Hall Euchre There' were 13 tables of euchre in play at the Old Tyrone Hall on Monday evening, August 25, 1986, with the following results: Jack Cook 83, Ray Brown 81, Freda Ashton 81, Norm Woodcock 80, Ross McRoberts 78, Verna Robinson 51, Special prizes Verna Robinson, Freda Ashton, Earl Prescott. Dunns A NEW CLOTHING CONCEPT THAT ALLOWS YOU TO BUY FINE CANADIAN AND EUROPEAN MEN'S CLOTHING AT immun mum roai r nninrou -y ^?xk|*A9 ! ....MOW Uf y>v/^>Xx] OSHAWA CENTRE STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:30 to 9:30 Saturday 9:30 to 6:00