and ten trucks. Through the years there have been many changes to the Potato Growers. In 1986, Don Daymond and Don Richmond bought out Jack and Wayne Sholdice. In 1989, the company purchased the W% 17—7- 13 and NE% 8-7—13. Since they owned their own land, they were then able to put in irrigation. In 1991, four wells were dug on the north quarter. This supplied two Cadman guns. Then in 1998, a centre pivot was purchased. This eliminated a lot of hours spent moving guns both morning and night. With the new modern machinery they now oper— ate with one digger, one-four-row windrower and four trucks, and are digging just as many acres per day. Formerly, the pickers used to ride the diggers in the field, putting up with wind, cold and anything else the weather wanted to throw at them. They now work at the shed with a canvas tent that can be closed around them to keep them out of the worst of the weather. It may be progress but some remember the good times and pranks that went on at noon hours and can still laugh about dressing in so many layers of clothes and snowmobile suits that they nearly needed to be hoisted onto the machines. A new system at the shed has made work much easier. The new clod hopper which was purchased inl998 has eliminated a lot of back-breaking work for the pickers and clean up with shovels and makes it possible to store the potatoes almost dirt free. Many people have been working on the digging crew for several years and every year there is a new one or two. To date there have been 210 different names on the payroll. CYPRESS VARIETY NEW AND USED Cypress Variety New and Used opened on March 8,1993. This business operated out of the for- mer Credit Union building on Railway Avenue. The building belonged to the Cypress River Community Club. Annette and Albert Wytinck’s daughter Vicki managed the store for its first year, and kept the store supplied with her homemade Nature Crafts; Annette was sole operator until the store’s closing in spring of 1998. The new items for sale included consignment crafts, Cypress River souvenirs, and convenience store items such as office supplies, housewares, gifts, toiletries, craft supplies, clothing and books. The used portion consisted mainly of consign- ment clothing, toys, books, housewares, sports equipment, and knick—knacks. In its five years of operation a total of 212 con- signors brought their wares to be sold. 104 Catalogue shopping was also available from this outlet and patrons appreciated being able to order from Amway, Avon, Mary Kay, Tops & Trends, Enviro-tech, to name a few. The store closed its doors after the Wytincks bought the Bru Church to start an Agri-Tourism ven— ture on the farm south of Cypress River. The ”New” merchandise from Cypress River is available once more as part of the Gift Shop on the lower level of the church cafe. Consignment crafts, Cypress River souvenirs and convenience store items are available for guests and telephone orders. DEGRAEVE’S PLUMBING, HEATING & TRENCHING While working for Grinnel and Cotter Bros., George DeGraeve received his pipe fitting journey- man’s license in 1954 working on projects from Sioux Lookout to Regina. After working his way up to Superintendent for Western Canada, he gave it up in 1962 to move to take over the Regner farm. In August 1966 he sold the farm and moved to Holland. The following spring he began his own business known as DeGraeve’s Plumbing, Heating & Land Clearing. At times he employed as many as eleven employees doing everything from land clear- ing with two dozers, gravel trucking, sheet metal work, trenching and plumbing. They covered an area from Cypress River to east of Treherne, north to Austin and south to Pilot Mound. Eldest son Rene started working in the business during the summer holidays while in high school. In 1976 Rene started his apprenticeship at R.R.C.C. Rene started to buy into the business in the spring of 1982. After receiving his journeyman’s license Rene purchased the rest of the family business in May 1984. After taking three years of University, Rene’s younger brother, Jim, moved home in the spring of 1992 to work for the company.Jim is currently in the final year of a five year plumbing apprenticeship course. The plumbing business has evolved consider— ably since the business was started back in 1967. It is now more concentrated on plumbing, trenching, sheet metal, hydronic heating and light commercial work. It serves Holland, Treherne and surrounding area. DRUMMOND’S FARM SERVICES LIMITED Drummond’s Farm Services Limited is present— ly located at the second lot, west of the junction of Highways #2 and #34. Morris and Barb Drummond are the current owners. The present dealership began