HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-08-23, Page 24Several area 4-H members received Provincial Honours at
Achievement Day in Wingham last week. Provincial Honours
were presented by Grace Bird to Kim Ducharme, Bluevale;
Mrs. , Bryan Black, Belgrave; Carol Kieffer, Belmore; Barb
Aitchison, St. Helens; Lorraine Dinsmore, Fordwich and
Roseanne Engel, Cranbrook. [Photo by Dave Sykes]
Conservation seeks donations
The . Maitland Conserva-
tion Foundation received its
charter . on September 23,
1975. This registered chari-
table organization has been
established to initiate and
continue conservation pro-
grams that could not normal-
ly be undertaken by the
Authority because of lack of
funds. Authority projects are
funded partially by annual
assessment of member muni-
cipalities, based on the land
area contained within the
managed watershed. The
balance of funds for conser-
vation programs is provided
by the Provincial Govern-
ment. The Maitland Palley
Conservation Authority is
responsible for an area with a
low population density. As a
result municipal funds are
very limited compared tothe
scope of the problems that
must be dealt with. Thus,
greatly needed projects must
be neglected.
Through personal dona-
tions of money or- land, an
individual can help to ach-
ieve the aims of the Author-
ity's program and aid in the
continuation of environment-
al protection programs now,
in existence.
All donations and bequests
can be deducted as charit-
able gifts under income tax
regulations and are also
viewed under, estate tax and
succession, duty regulations.
Donations may be designat-
ed for 'special projects of
interest to the donor. A land-
owner who has spenta
lifetime preserving his prop-
erty and its resources for
future generations may now
depend on the Conservation
Authority to continue wise
management and assure that
the area will be maintained
in its natural state.
To find out how you can
become a supporting mem-
ber of the Maitland Conser-
vation Foundation inquire at
the Maitland Valley Conser-
vation Authority Headquart-
ers, Box 5, Wroxeter, Ont-
ario.
WHY PAY MORE?
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Luclinow Sentinel, Wednesday, August 23, 1978Page25
Twitch grass
a.real problem
One of the major weed
problems facing ' Huron
County farmers, is twitch
grass control. Favourable
conditions for twitch have
allowed it to infest a great
number of fields over the
past few years. In order to
control twitch in next year's
corn fields, treatment may be
started this fall. Applications
of 2 lbs. of active atrazine
will allow some weed control
this year as well as providing
early control next spring.
The fall application will also
allow you to pick out the
badly infested areas in the
field and treat only these
areas.
Ploughing can follow in
1-4 weeks after spraying.
Ploughing deeper than 6
inches should be avoided or
the herbicide will be placed
down too deep to be of
benefit.
For fields not . planned for
corn next year, actively
growing twitch grass can be
controlled by applications of
Amitrole -T or Roundup in
late August. Control is best if
applied when the Twitch is
4-10 inches in height.
Ploughing can follow in 10-14
days after treatment.
Your regular hebicide pro-
gram can then follow up
these treatments in the
spring.
How did your herbicides
work this year? if you are like
most Huron County farmers,
some fields have excellent
weed control while other
fields are so-so. Part of poor
weed control is related to
weather but too often it is a
result of choosing the wrong
herbicide or not knowing the
weed problem. Good weed
control must match the
herbicide to the weed prob-
lem. Right now is the easiest
time to identify weeds since
most are fully grown. Once
you know your weeds, then
you can choose the right
herbicide. There is no substi-
tute for walking all fields now
. and making a list of the
weeds that are present. This
winter you can choose your
herbicides to fit specific
needs.
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August 30th
These three young swimmers topped the entries in the recent swim-a-thon to raise money for
a pool heater. Christy Davis gathered $95, Jamie Humphrey, $115 and Laurie Stanley, $132.
The three winners were awarded prizes by the pool staff. [photo by Dave . Sykes]:
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