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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-10-23, Page 17A look back It was a good year for corn. Bill Miller, left and Stewart Miller, circa 1925, stood before their field of corn, which stood well over 6 feet high. Both men were born and raised in Grey Twp. This picture was taken at RR3, Brussels. Bill Miller is living in Cambridge in a nursing home. He will be celebrating his 96th birthday in November. The Millers are the uncles of Edith Taylor of Londesboro and brothers of Jessie Boyd of Seaforth. Come in and check out our Fall Specials on Mineral October 15-November 1 purchase 10 bags get I "Free" 4)00 plus per tonne Disc. on 1 Tonne Lots Beef Supplement Bo()kinOs till, Nov. 29, f fi°O,/ //,. • / THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1996 PAGE 17. MCF launches Hindmarsh Trust Fund The Maitland Conservation Foundation (MCF) is preparing to launch a new trust fund, named in honour of the late John Hindmarsh, Oct. 30, 1996. The John Hindmarsh Environmental Trust Fund has been established in recognition of John's many contributions to conservation in the Maitland River Watershed. Throughout his life Hindmarsh quietly undertook numerous environmental projects. On his own farm he reforested marginal lands, created ponds for fish and waterfowl, and implemented soil and water conservation techniques. Over the years he extended his interests to the restoration and preservation of areas such as the Saratoga Swamp, Black's Point and Naftel's Creek. The environmental value of these areas, and their potential for recreational use, was obvious to him. He planted trees to reduce soil erosion, established fish and wildlife habitat, created trails, and then later donated these lands for public use. Thousands of watershed residents benefit from Hindmarsh's generosity each year when they walk through Naftel's Creek Conservation Area, one of the properties he donated to the MCF, or participate in a program at the Wawanosh Nature Centre, a facility that received financial support from him. Hindmarsh had a tremendous understanding of the environment and he shared it on countless outings with friends, family, children and grandchildren. His wife Marion reports that above all, he wanted to teach others how important it is to value and preserve their natural heritage. After his death in 1995, the community responded with a great outpouring of sadness, affection and gratitude for Hindmarsh's generosity. The directors and members of the MCF believe that there could be no better tribute to him than a fund to perpetuate the By Brian Hall Soil and Crop Advisor Clinton Field Office Fall provides an excellent opportunity to begin next year's weed control program this year by controlling weeds in cereal stubble. In cereals not underseeded, ragweed escapes and other annual weeds can be prevented from going to seed by either clipping, tillage or by an application of 2, 4-D or MCPA at 0.5-0.75 litres per acre. Remember to use caution when spraying near sensitive crops such as bean fields. Ragweed control is particularly important in rotations which include edibles beans. Field bindweed is one tough perennial weed that we have the opportunity to control in the fall. Effective control of field bindweed using a herbicide requires good timing. To be effective, the herbi- cide must move throughout the root projects he held dear. The MCF has developed the new Trust Fund in consultation with the Hindmarsh family. The Fund will encourage the support of three important aspects of work being undertaken by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority; tree planting and habitat restoration, management and development of conservation lands, and conservation education activities. and rhizome system, killing the root buds, as well as the top growth. Movement of herbicide to .the root system is greatest at the flowering stage, when the plant has the lowest root reserves. Glypho- sate (Roundup or Touchdown), Dicamba (Banvel) and Kilmor will all give control. The bindweed must be actively growing for consistent control. In a dry year, like some areas are experiencing, some growers have had the most consistent results with Banvel. Where glyphosate is to be used the higher rate is recommended. Banvel application should be made at least two weeks before a killing frost. Wait three weeks before working the field. Plant only cereals, soybeans, or field corn the following year. The MCF is a registered charitable, non-profit organization that supports the environmental conservation work of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. The launch of the John Hindmarsh Environmental Trust Fund will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Naftel's Creek Conservation Area beginning at 1:30 p.m. The event will feature , brief intrrs ,luction to Kilmore must also be applied to actively growing foliage. Wait at least five days after application before working the field. If you have both bindweed and twitchgrass, spray the bindweed first with Banvel or Kilmore, wait four or five days, then spray the twitch grass with glyphosate. Separate spray treatments are recommended as a mixture of Banvel and glyphosate reduces the effectiveness of the glyphosate. Where a mixture of glyphosate and Banvel or 2, 4-D are used, increase the rate of glyphosate to 1 1/2 litres per acre (compared to 1 litre per acre of glyphosate used alone). Increasing the rate of 2, 4-D or Banvel in the mixture is not recommended as this will reduce the effectiveness of the glyphosate. In cereals underseeded to red the Trust rund, tours of the Conservation Area, refreshments and weather permitting, a fly-past by Jim Armstrong. Everyone is welcome to attend. Naftel's Creek Conservation Area is located on the east side of Hwy. 21, south of Goderich. Further information about the launch is available by contacting the Maitland Conservation Founda-tion at 519-335-3557. clover intended for plow down, it is better to control bindweed and other weeds and kill the red clover than to leave the field. In thick stands of red clover containing twitchgrass, control the red clover first with Banvel, wait four to five days for the clover to wilt, then apply the glyphosate when the twitch is more visible. The fall is also an excellent time to control Canada Thistle and dandelions. The textbook recipe for controlling Canada Thistle is to wait until the thistle is close to the bud stage and actively growing and apply the pasture rate of Banvel (1 litre/acre). Dandelions in no-till fields are much more effectively controlled in the fall than the spring. Glyphosate provides the most consistent long term control of dandelions. Fall good time to begin weed control problem DAUPHIN FEED & SUPPLY sHiny DUNGANNON 519-529-7951 - 529-3133 1 800 665-5675 WALTON 519-887-6023