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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-11-18, Page 1414 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR. NOVEMIER 18, 1988 PERTH COUNTY CHAMPS The St. Columban school intermediate soccer team recently won a county -wide championship. They are: (front row, left to right) Ben Goes, Craig Kelly, Dan Gaffney, Jason Verhoeve, Shawn Ryan, (second row) assistant coach Dave Lang, Justin Hill, Matthew Lang, Shane Murray, Herman Terpstra, Kevin Murray, Brad Ulch, (back row) Joe Louwagie, Kyle Verberne, Brady Nolan, Gerard O'Reilly, Bryan Van Bakel, Mark Feeney, teacher - coach Christopher Reilly. Absent were coach Mrs. Anna Gaffney, Daryl Nyland and Greg Cronin. CUMMING PHOTO Advisor calls it official `drought' for some While Huron and Perth Counties weren't officially declared a drought -afflicted area like Bruce County was this summer, a Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs soil advisor says the Seaforth area did experience a drought this summer. While it wasn't wide- spread, Brian Hall said conditions in Seaforth, Brucefield, Bayfield, Blyth, Belgrave, Gorrie and Brussels were the worse in Huron and Perth. "It was a fairly narrow area," he said. Less than half the normal rainfall fell in those areas. And Hall said those areas also received less rainfall than was experienced in 1988, a season which officially- experienced a drought. This summer and fall, across the region farmers were faced with varied conditions where enough rain to improve yields fell in one area but literally a couple concession roads away remained dry. While yields were not as good as they could have been, Hall said the varied conditions saw some farmers producing greater yields than they had expected. But in the worse areas, with corn for example, Hall said one farmer produced 20 bushels of corn per acre when the average was about 100 bushels. A normal year would produce about 130 to 140 bushels. Both corn and soybeans were generally disappointing to farmers. "The crop that disappointed growers the most was the soybeans," said Hall. A normal yield of soybeans compared to corn. would be 40 bushes of soybeans to 120 bushels of corn. This year, he said soy beans produced about 30 Christmas season begins Sunday Come out to Seaforth's second annual "Jingle Bell Walk" this Sunday, a chance to get some exercise, fresh air and show off your singing talents. Seaforth businesses will also be kicking off their holiday shopping season with a "Christmas Open House" on Sunday afternoon. You can use your BIA buck to receive an additional 10 per cent savings. After Sunday's walk and shopping, the Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary is hosting its annual "Tree of Lights: A Celebration of Sharing" on from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the front lawn of Seaforth Community Hospital. Come visit with Santa and enjoy some hot mulled cider and homemade cookies. The lighting ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. Proceeds will go towards the purchasing a (Rcretion 1 review � by Marty Bedard 527-0882 by Bedard 527-0882 personal pain medication pump. Tickets are available from any Auxiliary member. The St. James Catholic Women's League hosts its annual bazaar and tea on Saturday, Nov. 28. The tea room at St. James School. opens at 1:30. There will be crafts. sewing, baking, candy penny sale, and also a draw for a quilt and money prizes. Hey kids, Santa Claus is coming to Seaforth. The annual Lions Club Santa Claus parade is a week from Friday, on Nov. 27, beginning at 7 p.m. Get your' spot early and watch the excitement. Stratford Piano Sale 'I'hurs. Nov. 26 to Sat. Nov. 28 Nom 1.dl !CHI selection tai ( hinds. 1'hrii.hl' E & Digitals - New & 1'sed F('all 662-6307 lot II) al la,nllinenl ,IOoNM tchei s' CHRISTMAS CONCERT IS'/NG NOD: • 4 - Sunday, December 6, 1998 2:00 p.m. Main Street United Church 2.ear Perpem•sa: '74 R2ty/y1n zed. ;a, Admission: 55.00 Advance Tickets Available From Choir Members w RUISE SAL NOV. 23 - 28 SAVE UP TO 50% ON ALL '98 AND '99 DEPARTURES • N'T MISS THE BO ALL TODAY ,h_. riAu11.N Huron Perth AAA Lakers Hockey is accepting applications for around Seaforth bushels to 150 bushels of corn. In some cases, he said there were farmers producing only 15 bushels of soybeans. Outside the drought arca, farmers saw about 40 bushels, close to what normally would have been produced. The whole season developed about three weeks ahead of time and remained dry. In the past month, when it was time for fall tillage, Hall said even that was more difficult than it should have been. He said the dry soil was hard on the equipment. "You could see dust following the plows down the field. That is extremely rare," he said. But he said the dry weather should leave the soil structure in Netter shape for the spring. Because it's not wet, the weight of the JIM MACLLOD �1� 141i TI(KU 1)(EO4U - SPECIALIZING IN • HIGHWAY TRAFHK ACT • LIQUOR LICENSE ACT • GAME & FISHING ACT 522-2055 1 1999/2000 COACHING POSITIONS For further info and applications forms contact DICK LORD 26 King St. 5. Crediton, Ontario NOM IMO Phone (home) 234-6396 Fax 228-2083 Atwood Lions BINGO Atwood Community Centre EVERY THURSDAY Doors Open at 6:30 pm Bingo Starts at 7:00 pm $1000 on 54 calls Pot of Gold $1000 on 59 calls Loonie Bin to • • equipment will not have compacted the soil during tillage which could get next season off to a better start. Although more rain is still needed with streams and water sources still below normal levels. "We're going to need some groundwater to recharge things," said Hall. 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