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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-01-10, Page 17L College conducting tests for atrazine To help avoid unnecessary crop injury, the Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology (RCAT)* is conducting tests for atrazine residues on soil samples submitted by farmers. “Experienced growers know approximately how much atrazine they can use on their soil to avoid crop injury,” says Rudy Brown, head of the Horticulture and Biology Section of RCAT. “However, if you don’t know the history of newly- purchased or rented land it is wise to test.” Atrazine is the basis for most weed control in corn throughout Ontario. It is naturally broken down in the soil by microorganisms and metabolism of crops and Put w^rrrith where you want it ... with a John Deere Space Heater Three models are available to heat machine sheds, workshops, cabins., anywhere 115-volt current is available. Chrome handles and easy-rolling wheels make these heaters truly portable. All burn kerosene or No. 1 or No. 2 fuel oil. Fuel­ saving thermostat is standard on 150,000-Btu model, optional on 50,000- and 90,000-Btu models. weeds. But sometimes en­ vironmental conditions can retard natural breakdown. Some crops such as pickling cucumbers, beets, onions, turnips, forage seedlings, peas, tobacco, soybeans, and cereals are susceptible to atrazine. Tomatoes, soybeans, and cereals are a little more tolerant to atrazine applied at 1.7 to 2.25 kg ha (1.5 to 2 lbs A). In addition to causing direct injury to susceptible crops that follow atrazine treated corn in rotation, Mr. Brown says there is also possible interaction of atrazine residues and her­ bicides used on the next crop. Soil samples sent to RCAT will be seeded with susceptible crops in a greenhouse and observed for four to six weeks to deter­ mine the effect of the residues. Soil samples should be taken from the top half and the bottom half of the plow depth. Another sample of a similar soil without atrazine should be included as a check. About seven litres .(six quarts) of soil are required to conduct the tests. Samples should be mailed to Rudy Brown, Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology, Ridgetown, Ontario, Play euchre at Whalen EXETER BLYTH (519)235-1115 (519)523-4244 By MRS. HAMILTON HODGINS Mr. & Mrs. Earl French were hosts for the euchre party Friday evening at the Community Centre. The winners were men’s high, Bert Damen; ladies high, Audrey Hodgins; lone hands, Jeanine Damen ; low score, MacLeod Mills. Mr. & Mrs. John Garland, Kitchener spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hern. Sunday,, The Garlands and Herns visited Mrs. Ian Brussells. Mr. & Mrs. visited with Mr. & Mrs. Joe French, Granton; Sunday. with Mr. & McLellan, Earl French kk A ATTEND SWINE COURSE A 15 week training program for swine farm workers got underway Monday at Centralia p^Q^T^LarniiC°'0rj'nCltOr D°u9 McRae chats with Ruth Hastings, Wingham; Corrie leRoy, Ripley; Perry Aarts, ...---------- ■f-A photoArkona and Pete Stockwell, London. Two UCW meetings cancelled Wise men explained at Granton By MRS. E. SUMMERS GRANTON At St. Thomas Anglican Church, Rev. Mary Mills conducted the service for the first Sunday in the new year. Rev. Mills preached on the Gospel explaining the visit of the Wise Men presenting their gifts ofgold. frankincense and myrrh. The Three Sages were the first men outside df Israel to know that Jesus had come, and were the first to see Him, said Rev. Mills. Flowers were placed in the church in loving memory of the late William Moses by his family. Rev. Elwood Morden was in charge of the service for the first Sunday of the new year at the United Church and entitling his sermon “How to have a Happy New Year”. Rev. Morden offered five suggestions, saying they were like the five points of the star of happiness shining on us in 1979. Happiness comes if you lose yourselves in other in­ terests and pursuits. (1) Be ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GRAND BEND PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION enthusiastic; with God all things are possible; (2) master the art of compli­ ment; Mark Twain said “I can live a whole month on a good compliment; (3) admit your mistakes and allow others to make theirs also; (4) help others to have a happy new year, if you real­ ly want to be happy try ser­ ving other people; (5) and finally, said Rev. Morden, go with God, the closer peo­ ple live to God. they are hap­ py, what ever their cir­ cumstances, and if you want to be happy in 1979', let God be the cement which holds' your life together. Granton U.C.W. Unit news Unit (1) and (5) cancelled their January meetings due to bad weahter conditions. Unit (4) met at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Hardie on January 3 with Mrs. Nelson Tate presiding and using the theme “Mountains, and God’s Question’’ as a meditation for the devotional. .Several items of business were taken care of. Mrs. K. Hardie and Mrs. G. Humphrey were.in charge of the program , Mrs. Humphrey presenting a paper on “How to hear'what the Bible really says”. Mrs. Hardie gave two readings pertaining to the new year Name executive of bean board Times-Advocate, January 10, 1979 New arrival at Saintsbury Thursday, January 18, 1979 at 8 P.M. In The GRAND BEND MUNICIPAL HALL The Honorable Lome Henderson and Sid Fraleigh, P.C. candidate for the new federal riding of Lambton-Middlesex will attend. At a recent meeting of the directors of the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board, Murray Cardiff of Huron was named chairman. The vice-chairman for 1979 will be Frank Vanneste of Ludan, the Middlesex director on the board. Named as executive members were Gordon Hill of Huron and Lloyd Taylor, Elgin county’s represen­ tative. Huron as the largest county as far as white bean production is concerned has four directors on the board. The others are Zurich area farmer Joe Miller and Bob Allan from the Brucefield area. The counties of Lambton, Middlesex, Oxford, Perth and Elgin are each eligible for one director. IT’S COMING from Monsanto and a prayer of confidence. Mrs. Humphrey read a poem written by her sister entitled “New Year’s Mor­ ning”, Mrs. Tate closed the ^meeting with prayer and Mrs. Terry Johnson and Mrs. Harvey Kennedy assisted the hostess to serve lunch. Personals Sympathy is extended to the family of the late William Moses of Prospect Hill, who passed away suddenly at the home of his daughter Mrs. George West­ man on Mondav. January 1, 1979. Get well wishes are ex­ tended to Mrs. Earle Middleton, who is still a patient in St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital. Get well wishes go to Mr. Stanley Crawford who is a patient in University Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. H. Ernst of Westland, Michigan spent the New Year holidays with Mrs. Ernst sister, and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hardie. During their stay Mr. and Mrs. Ernst, with Mr. and Mrs. R. Hardie were New Year’s, Day dinner guests of their niece and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Cook and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Woodburn Greenway, were Tuesday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and family and Miss Rona Hickey. By MRS. HEBER DAVIS SAINTSBURY Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Carroll. Lisa and Julie. It’s a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Over, Sarnia and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll visited Mrs. Wayne Carroll and baby at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice MacDonald,Lucan were Fri­ day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Helen Davis. Many from this communi­ ty attended the funeral of the late Rev. Mervin Elston from the Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Dyer. Sarnia spent the weekend with their son-in-law Wayne Carroll and granddaughters Lisa and Julie. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickins, Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Squire and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Blair, Cen­ tralia were recent guests with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Greenlee. Mr. and Mrs. Don Abbott, Manitoulin were recent guests with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Barker. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Greenlee were Saturday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Latta, Lucan. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dobbs, Freddie and Patti plan to visit Miss Isabel Fox, Blyth this coming Sunday. Freddie Dobbs from Medway High School took part in a wrestling tourna­ ment at Lord Dorchester School, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Greenlee, Derek and Debbie were dinner guests Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Don Squires, Centralia. 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