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Merry Christmas "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Traditional event From Page 21 For the past five years the Brooklin Lions Club have manned the refresh- ment stand that provides snacks, hot apple cider and chocolate, helped out with the parking and baled trees so it's easier to take them home. From the monies earned, the Lions have been able to purchase and donate a "seeing eye" dog for each of the past five Service Award" from the Township of Scugog. And in a letter to Murcott's and the Lions, the Executive Director of Canine Vision writes: "The regular visitors to your Christmas tree farm are most fortunate to be able to enjoy your traditional event, and Canine Vision 1s again, most fortunate to receive your gift. Thank you." Agriculture vital to Durham economy By Joel Bagg Agricultural Representative Farmers in Durham Re- gion produce about $200 million annually in farm gate scales. In addition to this primary sector of the agriculture industry, there are significant sec- ondary sectors that in- clude farm supply dealers, years. The dogs are part of Canine Vision Canada, which provides trained guide dogs for blind or visually impaired people free of charge. The dogs require extensive special- ized training, provided by S the program's training a a school in Oakville. The last rt phase of the training brings the dog and person together for four weeks of intensive training at the school. It costs $6,000 to train and equip a dog/person team, and Canine Vision relies on donations to do its work. Lions Clubs across Canada find various ways to help support the organization, and the Brooklin club's efforts at Murcotts has earned them the "Outstanding Volunteer Communitv To all our friends, neighbours and customers. We look forward to seeing you in 1996. tore OAKWOOD ELEVATOR Division Of Sunderland Co-operative OAKWOOD SUNDERLAND 705-357-3491 705-953-9660 1-800-668-2626 nd Ue Little ones like playing grown-up, and they'll love playing with these die cast metal John Deere scale models. John Deere toys... just right for younger hands. Nothing Runs Like a Deere' Utica Farm Equipment Limited 2 Miles W. of Manchester on Durham 21 985-9701 Say Merry Christmas in a Deere Way && Thrill someone this Christmas with a new John Deere. Do your Christmas shopping with us today! Tips how to preserve your Christmas tree Here are some tips from the Christmas Tree Growers Association of Ontario about caring for your tree: * Buy a fresh tree. To test for freshness, place a needle between your thumb and forefinger and Squeeze gently. The needle should bend rather than reak. * Keep the tree outside until you're ready to deco- rate. If left outside for a week or more, put the trunk in a bucket or pot of water. * Make a fresh cut through the trunk when you're ready to put it up, and give it water immediately. * A tree will need quite a lot of water -- as much as a gallon a day. If the water level drops below the cut, a seal will form and new cut will be necessary. * Keep tree away from all heat sources, as this will dry it out. 0 EST Srom Bruce Walker | Julie && Lois A oe Cd £ AN Tat cis the co-operato1s insurance / Financial Services (905) 985-8404 Rox) YOR IAN SOS YO SIA YO 200 you's Sa yous Sa jos wad EA UR I eR a al fa a2 SN Goa ad SN SB NE SNE SBNNE 2 ZENER 270 | 3 *" PHOENIX AUCTIONS 3 HOLSTEIN SALE A #8 THURSDAY, DEC. 14TH AT 12:00 NOON. 3# Xo. pd) fs. Selling 50 - 60 deep, pedigreed young cows Rol BE BY ASTRE, PRELUDE, CONQUEST, INSPIRATION & RAIDER 3k a Featuring from: - Alfred Radner, Fresh Astre-VG Dam 240 IA ly : - Robin Parish, 3 yr. old Jethro - 3VG Dams BCA : A eR - Frank Barkey, a fresh Astre 8 Prelude "At 8 - Jerry Kea, a fresh Inspiration 2VG Dams i Ra . - Werrcroft Hols., fresh Conquest with 4VG or EX Dams : Kl Hy ~~ - Randy Fish, a nic¢ group of fresh cows - Mike Bar, Broker duc in Dec. 4 Re: A service age bull by Astre out of an EX2E Dam oR RN CALL US WITH YOUR CONSIGNMENTS XA ek SALE MANAGED 8 SOLD BY JIM PHOENIX. A BC oe gt 5% Phoenix Auctions 2 vif _ ~~ xf (formerly Wilson's Sale Barn) BR oN : aap RR#2 Uxbridge : 7 | e ~~ Phone (905) 852-6277 4# \ J." Tm'e no 4 Fax (905) 852-9050 2 ie | "..« Home (905) 852-6936 aly iz got Nig Digi Nigh abl machinery dealers, grain elevators, transporters, processors and veterinari- ans. This makes agricul- ture a major contributor to the Durham Region econo- my. According to the 1991 Census, there are 2,090 farms in Durham Region. Total farm capital is val- ued at $2.2 billion. The vast majority of farm busi- nesses are family owned and operated. There are 342,168 acres under culti- vation in the region. Major field crops include hay, pasture, corn and soy- beans. Major agricultural com- modities produced in Dur- ham Region include dairy ($49 million), beef ($25 million), cash crops ($25 million), fruits and vegeta- bles ($23 million), broilers ($15 million), floriculture, nursery stock and sod ($10 million), pork ($8 million), and eggs ($6 million). Laura Phoenix wins Grand Championship At the recent 4-H Scotia Bank Hays Classic 4-H Dairy Competition held at the Royal Agriculture Winter Fair, both the Dur- ham East 4-H Council and the Durham West 4-H As- sociation were well repre- sented. Durham West is espe- cially proud of Laura Phoenix, Greenbank. Lau- ra was the Grand Champi- on Showman. Also in the Showmanship finals, Kathryn Barkey placed seventh in the Intermedi- ate Division. MERRY CHRISTMAS! HEAVY-DUTY / A SANTA'S CHOICE NEW! 10" MAGNUM™ COMPOUND MITER SAW SALE PRICE JORDAN 4 DURHAM ST. E., LINDSAY Phone 324-9427 Fax 324-9840