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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1969-08-28, Page 10N' in 11Y mototi IF,XpC1$1 R, SEAFORTM ONT 44,J0 itOt ap elps To Reduce Alfalfa Winterkill ..... •• fir. SEPT. 1(l O u • SEPT. 20 —ALFALFA— CRITICAL FALL HARVEST DATE SOUTHERN ONTARIO • C T. 1, 'SEPTIC SE,PT C OCT.1 Brucefield Hydro Appeals to Scrap corresPdndent MRS, HUGH BERRY Home - Made Fencers that meadows to be plowed in the fall should be prograrmed for grazing during the food stor- age period. "To help ensure' top persistence, ,alfalfa should not be cut or grazed for three weeks before or after, the crit- ical date for any area," Says Professor Fulkerson; - "By resting alfalfa during this period, per- sistence and future yields will be greatly improved." Farmers can obtain the crit- ical harvest date for their area by consulting the alfalfa man- agement map. Copies of Stop Alfalfa, Win- terRill are'available from Coun- ty Extension offices, or from . 'the Information Branch, Ontario Department of AIgriculture and, Food, Parliament Buildings, Toronto. No matter how old a fel- low gets, when a pretty girl passes by it's never too late to yearn. SUGGESTION FOR BOYS: Short Sleeve Shirts — $2.00 to 2.35 Long Sleeve Shirts — Perma Press $3.95 Casual and Blue Jeans 2.95 to 5.95 Socks 79c Jackets 3.50 to 7.95 Sweaters 3.50 to 5.95 White Gym Shorts 1.50 FOR THE YOUTH Short Sleeve Shirts 2.80 to 6.95 Long Sleeve Shirts 3.95 to 7.00 Jeans and Casual,Slacks 5.95 to 10.95 Dress and Sport Socks 1.00 Sweaters 6.95 to 19.95 Jackets 8.75 to 12.95 • BILL O!SHEA • MEN'S WEAR BALL - MACAULAY BUILDING SUPPLIES SEAFORTH 527-0910 CLINTON 482-9514 HEN SALL 262-2713 JOHNS-MANSVILLE SIDING WHITE ONLY 2.3n20 Per 100 sq. ft. 2495' Per 100 sq. ft. . This Offer Good August 21st 'TO August 30th • • by D. S. Pullen for Huron. Cereal grain harvest is pract- ically completed in south Huron with about 10n—remaining in the north. While some forage aftermath has been taken for hay or pasture, it would appear' that a substant- ial acreage will not be utilized. As a result of hot, dry weath- er white beans are ripening quick- ly although observations would indicate that pods and seeds per plant are below average in some fields. Rain is needed for maximum growth of corn and pasture. Corn requires continued warm, sunny weather to bring it to maturity before frost. An alfalfa management map which can help reduce the 'tisk of alfalfa 'winterkill, h a s been developed for Ontario far- mers. The map was produced fol- lowing intensive studies on al- falfa food reserves in 28 regions' of the province. Food reserves are an essential key to success- ful management of the alfalfa crop. However, occasionally al- falfa will winter-kill from ice formation, lack of snow cover ,or poor drainage, regardless of the food reserve level in the roots, "The chief cause of win- terkill on most farms," -says Professor R.. R. Fulkerson,, De- partment of Crop Science, Un;-,- iversity of Guelph, "is the abuse alfalfa receives, especially dur- ing the fall. Contrary to some opinion, it is not due to varie- ties." Professor Fulkerson, author ,of the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food publicat- ion Stop Alfalfa Winterkill, ex- plaink,that there is a critical fall harvest date in every r e- gion of Ontario, ,,The map is 'designed to show farmers the date on which fall harvest of alfalfa would be critical for their particular region. He continues, "When alfalfa is cut or grazed on the critical fall harvest date for a region, the stored food reserve declines for three weeks. " During this News of ZION Correspondent MRS, WILFRED ANN'S' ' Mrs. Gordon Aikens accom- . panied by Mrs. Ed, Leslie, At- " wood, attended the funeral, of Mrs. Sidney Bissett at Lambeth on Monday, They also visited 'with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jeffries of London. 'Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Smale 'attended the Kennedy reunion at Owen Sound .and also visited Mrs. Smale's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T-ed Parsons. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Annis and family were guests at the Martin - Templeman wedding at Cromarty on Saturday, Now Put your' money into our guaranteed investment certificates now paying the never-before interest of eight and one half percent. Mr. Gregor McGregor and Mrs. M McGregor of Mount Clements. Mich, called on Mr and Mrs. Gregor McGregor, Brucefield, last Friday. Mrs. Marlene Sorsensen and daughter, Matilda and Patsy Haugh 01 Hamilton spent last week with Mrs. Mary Haugh. Mr. and Mts. A. Paterson and Miss Beth Hill have returnee from a three weeks vacation the West. Mrs. George Ilenderson spent the %eel: end with her sister Mrs. Lorne lemis and Mr. Jervis Bradley Hargreaties, while at die lake, fractured two toes. Woodharn t:orrespondynt MISS JEAN COPELAND Mr. and Mrs. John Witteveen, Sharon and Brian attended a family gatherin g on Sunday at the home of A lr. and Mrs. Pete. Bouhuis and family of Grand Valley. bliss Jacqueline Beckett of Galt spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Law- rence Beckett and Geraldine. Mr. and Firs. George Wheeler and Firs. John Butters were Sun- day visitors with Rev, and Mrs.' John Cooke of, Thamesford. Mrs. Win. Crago and family of Penthroke are visiting with Fir. and NIrs Norris Webb and family. • ' Mr, and Firs. Don Brine and Cfieryl and bliss Jean Copeland spent SUnday ill Hamilton. - Miss Sharon Witteveen is holidaying with Mr. and Mr.s. Tony Van fleck and family al Hespeler. Misses Blanche and Rhea Mills spent Stinda) afternoon' at Springhank Park and visited with,„. Fir. and Airs. Harold Thompson of Parkhill; Mr. and Airs. Keith Vernon and family of Ancaster; Mr. and Airs, Bob Smith and family, of London and Mr. and Mrs. David Smith and family of Forest. Mr. and Mrs. David Wheelei have'returned home from a very enjoyable trip to the Black Hill in South Dakota. -Brian Witteven' spent several days holidaying with j\-ir, and Mrs.. Gordon Witteveen of Mr. and Airs. John Rodd, Pamela and Calvin spent the week end at Clesley Lake. SCREENED TO SO L (Stone, Grass and Root Free) 'CEMENT • GRAVEL. Also for Lanes or Yards, Fill Etc. LANDSCAPING Light Bulldozing, Back Filling, Levelling Etc. BACKHOE WORK LYLE. MONTGOMERY — PHONE 482.7644 EVENINGS OR CLAYT'S GULF SERVICE, CLINTON, 482.7661 'ea period the accumulated effects of severe frosts have killed the leaves and have prevented re- serve replenishment in the plant. The stored food in alfalfa is at its lowest point about three weeks after growth starts in the spring, when harvest has occurr- ed, and when the plant is about 10 inches high. However, during the later vegetative and repro- ductive growth periods, the leaves on the plant produce more food than is required for growth. The excess is stored in the root. The complete cycle takes five weeks in the summer but extends to six weeks in the fall. If the cycle is interrupted in the summer by shortening '-the period between harvests through grazing, food storage will not be completed. The alfalfa will go into the fall with lower food reserves than those crops cut only once or twice for hay. Professor Fulkerrn suggests Crop Report •Mp.64414, orrice lotto . • ARNOLD STINNISSEN GROUP - LIFE - ACCIDENT and SICKNESS • MAJOR MEDICAL PENSIONS. • ANNUITIES Representing Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada TELEPHONE 527-0410. 117 GODERICH ST. EAST — SEAFORTH to Meet CSA standards. Failure of any internal component may not result in continuous current of more than five milliamperes on the fence. Arid CSA-approved "fencers" are available - at considerably "less cost than a home-made de- vice. For the home-made electric fence controller can cost a life. Use Expositor Wairit - Ads Phone 527-0240- A Fair to remember! Nine solid fun-packed days of wonder, entertainment and excitement for the whole family!, This year's Great Wester'n Fair promises more attractions for everyone to enjoy than ever before. You'll be dazzled from the first day to the last — for instance, on September 5, 6, and 7, hear the delightul IRISH ROVERS creators of the happy hit record, ''The Unicorn." Also M.C. GLENN HAYWOOD, who can start an epidemic of laughter the moment he steps on a stage. And impressionist GEORGE KIRBY, a mimic without peers, a big man with a big smile and an infectious personality. Rounding out the three big opening shows at the grandstand is the former Miss America winner, VONDA' KAY VAN DYKE. On September 8, 9, and 10 the .spotlight will be on America's greatest trumpet showman AL HIRT, the really big man with the sweet horn! Also the vivacious GOLDDIGGERS, the fabulously talented 12 young beauties who've sung and danced up a storm of popularity on Dean Martin's television series. The master of ceremonies will be ROLLY HAMMOND, the hilarious nightclub entertainer. Appearing on the same program is the • popular DEBBIE LORI KAYE, who wears her heart on her sleeve for everyone captured by her appealing voice. Debbie will be accompanied by THE RHYTHM PALS and AL CHERNY and they will also star in the afternoon performances September 8, 9, and 10. On the final three days, September 11, 12, and 13, excitement and thrills take over with the grandstand appearance of HUBERT CASTLE'S INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS, returning to amaze and entertain Great Western Fairgoers three times each day to wind up nine solid days of great entertainment, And there's far more; of course — Dad and Mom will be royally entertained by the' sultry rhythms of THE REGAL TAHITIANS, featuring the • • Moorea Drum Dancers in the Marco Polo Lounge during the entire nine days of the Fair. There will be photo, fiddler and dance competitions, fashion shows, marching bands, exhibits of, farm, industry and sporting good's, the popular horse show, floWer show, fine eating in the new "Top of the Fair" dining lounge in the grandstand, many new exciting Midway attractions, and special Kiddieland features'fbr the youngsters. Plus the opportunity to win a new Chevrolet car daily! Admission is only $1.25 for adults at ail times, and 25 cents for children. Truly, the Great Western Fair promises to be "A family affair"! VISIT WESTERN FAIR SEPTEMBER 5 TO' 13:.. !TS A FAMILY AFFAIR A six-year-old Hamilton area girl was electrocuted i n mid-July when she crawled un- der a fence on her father's farm,- 'Die child was chasing her kitten at the time of the tragedy. Just a few days later a 1, 600- pound hull was electrocuted when it contacted an electrified fence intended to keep it from entering a neighboring property. In the wake of these accidents Ontario Hydro has appealed to farmers across the province CO immediately remove electric tense controllers of the home- made or unapproved type. , Both the child and the bull were killed by contact with fences electrified-by home-made electric- fence controllers. Investigation..into.the death of the child revealed the Un - approved fence controller con- sisted of a line cord, lampholder,- step-up transformer (115 to 600 volts) and two wires to-connect the 600-volt secondary to a ground rod and the fence. The arrangement permitted secondary output currents in the order of 30 milliamperes (thirty 1000th of an amp) at 600 volts - Ei 'milliamperes is sufficient to 'kill an adult male. And the primary current in- terrupter permitted the device -to remain "on" for three seconds. Conditions under which the hilt! perished' were similar. 'lie Canadian Standards As--' saciation safety standard on elec- tric• fence cotarolle'rs hmits the output current to.a maximum of 13n milliamperes for an "on" pe- riod of one-tenth of a second maxin111111. '111 "off" period must he nine-tenths of a second. mininium ..rnaue•EL,,,P.,:treI4now.r.