Orono Weekly Times, 31 Jul 1985, p. 4

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4Orono Weekly Timies, Wednesday, July Il *, 19851. Puppet show welI 1aztended at Town Hall. Bump spending for ocial adiminstrators To add a pair of senior adi- ministrators to the social ser- vices department, Durham Region wil! spend$l00. Chairmian Diane Hamire said council has approved the appointmrent of a director of seniors' services and an ad- rministrative ser vices manager. Their comnbined saiary is approximately $ 100,000. Hamre explained both positions are necessary because of changes in needs of both seniors and the region. 'Seniors' population is on the increase and there is an' increasing emphasis on pro- gramis in homes for the aged and in the commiiunity," shle said. "Weý need a person to co- ordinate l ong-range plans for our three homes and handle new needs." The chairman said the ad- ministrative services maniager \vil11 be a -numbers cruncher" whose job is to look specifically at the dlepartmnent's needs. She compared the position to a comptroller's in a major cor- poration. The Newcastle councillor saidboth positions have been approved by Queen's Park and will be subsidized by the Ministry Of COMMUnity and Social Services. The annual cost to the region will be $1 3,800. Photo by Jen nifer Garland. dience of Orono Yfouth last Beanstalk" and "The Thrce Hall. The show was spon- The Trent Puppet Troupe Wednesday morning. Two Billy Goats Gruff" were per- sored by the Newcastle Public entertained a captive au- shows, "Jack and the formed at the Orono Town Library system. Dur -ham East Agri-ew By: John E. Finlay, Agricultural Representative DURHAM 4-H JUDGING COMPETITION RESULTS: Three farms in the lackstock area hosted a group of 59 4-H miembers on July 23rd for the annual Durham East Judging Com- petition. Host farmers in- cîuded Ralph and David Larmer, Glenn and Craig Larmer and Rolly Coy. 4-H members judged classes of dairy cows, beef cows, breeding gilts, breeding ewes, hay and completed a quiz on general information and identification. Winning the novice 'class for first-timne comnpetitors was Ben Warren, Bowmianville with Richard Green, Blackstock in second place and Paul Rowan, Enniskillen in third place. The highest placing Junior was Stephen McHolm, Port Hope, with'second place go- ing to Howard Sikmna, Newcastle and third to Terry' Ormiston, Bowmanville. Robert Green, Blackstock had the highest number of points in the Senior Division, followed by Brent McLaughlin, Nestleton and Todd Ormiston, Bowmaan- ville. The Durham East 4-H Dairy Club had the top judg- ing teamn with team memnbers, Wîlma Benschop, Bowxman- ville, How,,ard Sikma, Newcastle and Eric Barkey, Blackstock. HIGHEST PRO DUCINO HOLSTEIN HERDS IN DURHAM COUNTY: Recently the top Holstein dairy herds were announced for production of milk in 1984. The hîghest production herd is owned by Pier Sikmia, Orono wth a B.C.A. of 165 for mnilk, 178 for Fat, for a Composite of 171.5 on 25 records. In second place is Frank Barkey, Blackstock with B.C.A.'s of 159 milk, 174 Fat and a composite average of 166.5 on 33 records. 1In third place was Don Welsh, Bowmanville with a composite B.C.A. of 165.5 on 40 records and in forth place was Glalea Holstein, Ralph and Grant Glaspeil, Bowmanville with a com- posite B.C.A. of 164.5 on 49 records. MOBILE GRAIN INSPEC- TION UNIT: The Canadian Grain Com- mission is setting up a Mobile Inspection Unit at Easton's Texaco - located at Highway 28 and the 401, beginning Tuesday, July 3th. This is an excellent opportunity for farmers to bring in a sample of their grain, have it graded and to learn about the regula- tions that are in place regar- ding the sale and inspection of grain. HOLSTEIN BREEDERS C LA SSI1FIC A TIO0N ROUND: The Holstein Association of Canada sends a kniowledgeable person around to each breeder's farm to provîde an unbiased assessment of each animal. The programis a useful breed improvement tool to al animais and to identify parts of an animal needing im- provement. The next round for Durham County Breeders starts approximateiy August 2îst. Application for classification must be receiv- ed at the Association's office by Auigust îSth. An exhibition and sale of paintings, prints, sculpture, pottery& weaving ~-<- ~4fai Dikadel Farms I& Ait~ 8,î th Concession 11/2 mnile, est of Taunton Rd. and 35/115. Fr1., Aug. 9 7 p.m. - 10 p. m. Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun., Aug. - 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. The Artlsts: R. D. Morton, Amny (Morton) Heard, Don Staples, Douglas G. Tait. Jeanne Crank, Carl Hoselton, WV.A. Eakins, Bill Rowlands The Country Weavers Oshawa (6th Conc.) Durham No. 4 Taunton Rd. 11/2mi. Toronito 401 Everone Welcome ASpecial Th anks A special thanks to ail who have provided, me with 26 years of faithful patronage. Your support and friendship has 'been a pleasure l'Il cherish in years to corne. 1 arn sure Betina Madoc wiII equally ap- preciate your support August lst when she of-> ficially takes the business over. Thanks again. Ma t MOM'S KITCHEN I

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