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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-02-12, Page 2614A Times-Advocote, February 12 1986 p. INFODAY — Hensall Co-Op's crop production specialist Mery Erb (centre) chats ,with guest speakers Bruce Archibald and Dr. Larry Sanders during a break in the all -day growers' information day hosted by the Hensall Co-op in the Hensall Community Centre. Farmers plan less corn, more canola Co-op hosts growers' Dr. Larry Sanders of the Eastern Canadian Potash Institute, Bruce Ar- chibald, a soils and crop specialist from the OMAF Simcoe research sta- tion and Mery Erb, crop production specialist with the Hensall and District Co-operative were the key speakers at a growers information day held in the Hensall Community Centre and sponsored by the local Co- op. Sanders led off with slides and com- ment on a trip to China and Bangladesh, followed by the latest fin- dings of high -yield research. He stressed the importance of soil tests and plant tissue analysis to ensure the right nutrient ratio. Sanders recommended using one and one-quarter pound of nitrate for every bushel of corn desired, as a general rule of thumb under normal circumstances. He noted research has proven that the planting date af- fects fertilizer efficiency, and demonstrated the positive interaction obtained by the right combinations, showing as an example the excellent results in increased yield by using a combination of phosphorous and potassium on soybeans. Sanders summed up his remarks by saying that North American farmers are going to have to become even more efficient to compete with "folks across the ocean", and lowering the unit cost of production through in- creased yields is an economic necessi- ty. He explained how microeconomics works: an extra pound of corn silage per 40 -foot row means an extra $5.45 per acre at $25 a ton; an extra ear of corn per 50 -foot row equals $5.25 ex- tra income per acre at $25'cwt.; one extra head of wheat per square foot turns into $12.45 extra at $6.30 per cwt., and an extra pound of alfalfa hay per 100 square feet will give $21.75 extra at $100 per ton. Archibald began his talk on weed control by admonishing growers to Accidents Only one minor accident was in- vestigated by the Exeter OPP this week. It occurred on Thursday when an aluminum truck cap came loose from a pickup truck in high wind and was blown into a field. Damage was estimated at $350. Carol Fisher, 240 Algonquin Drive, Huron Park, was the owner of the truck and the incident occurred on Huron Road 2 in Hay Township. A total of 62 charges were laid by the detachment officers during the week, including trespass charges against four Zurich residents who entered a house in Zurich uninvited and would not leave when requested. There were 53 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and five under the Liquor Licence Act. Twenty oc- currences were investigated, in- cluding two domestic disputes and three assaults. Hensall Bantams win The Hensall Bantams travelled to Zurich on February 5 and managed to squeak through with a 5-4 win. The first period was scoreless with Hen- sall's Chris Campbell assisted by Jason [manse and Rob Volland open- ing the scoring early in the second. Zurich came back within minutes to tie it up. - Hensall's Rob Taylor assisted by Brian Moir put [lensall hack in the lead with 34 seconds left in the second. Hensall once again were the first to score as the third period opened with Jim Dickens scoring assisted by Chris Campbell and Wayne Scotchmer. Zurich scored again midway through the third, with Hensall's Taylor assisted by Scott Bell again hitting the mark. John Roosenboon assisted by Moir and Shawn Vanstone chalked up what was the winning goal at 4:37 of the third. Zurich responded with two goals to come within one of tieing. With seconds left Zurich pulled their goalie but were unable to get through Hen- sall's defense. find out how to handle pesticides ano herbicides safely by reading the labels; the information on them represents thousands of dollars spent by the manufacturing companies. He also advised storage behind locked doors, and away from livestock and children. Archibald said now is anikcellent time for farmers to plan their weed control strategy. Factors to be con- sidered are weed species and the variables affecting control. These in- clude soil condition, types of soil within a field, amount of organic mat- ter, pH level and previous crop. Archibald said farmers sometimes blame poor results or plant injury on a bad batch of chemicals when the problem could be the result of not calibrating the sprayer, improper mixing, drifting, insects or bacteria, or any number of other reasons. When questioned about horsetail control, Archibald called the weed a dinosaur that didn't die. He said the secret was getting the herbicide down six feet to the roots, noting the later MCPA is applied the better the con- trol, and adding that the recommen- dation for drip pipes was too late to be included in this year'seublication 75. Erb argued the case for the merits of the new acid fertilizer the Hensall Co-op has made a commitment to supply Noting that one can't com- prehend the new without understan- ding the old, he began with a detail- ed explanation of the chemical changes that take place after fer- tilizer is applied. Erb pointed out the new acid fer- tilizers are less susceptible to info do leaching, and volitilization (loss into the atmosphere) . He said the acid pro- ducts are more stable, and extreme- ly efficient in getting into the plants, bypassing two energy -requiring steps. Erb claimed the acid fertilizers will give five more bushels of any crop and are not much more expensive per week than conventional fertilizers. Larry Shapton, Co-op sales manager, ventured to make some predictions. He expects forage seed prices will rise dramatically because of the US conservation program which is encouraging the setting aside of land, and that supplies of double cut clover will be tight. Shapton said fertilizer prices are difficult to predict because factors like weather, exchange rates, com- modity prices and supply and demand keep changing. He believes manufac- turers will not continue to produce at a loss and fertilizer plants are slow- ing down, or shutting down per- manently, citing the CIL Courtright plant as an example. He foresees price increases as the supply decreases and demand goes up, but promised that the Co-op will hold December's prepaid published prices through February. At the end of the meeting Shapton revealed the results of a question- naire filled out by 140 of the approx- imately 150 persons in attendance. Those responding represented 36,000 acres on which growers intend to plant 268 percent more canola, 13 per- cent more white beans, 16 percent more coloured beans, seven percent more soybeans, 10 percent more barley but 13 percent less corn. Geneological society gets coat -of -arms In Toronto on Friday evening, January 24, a special ceremony took place marking the beginning of 25th anniversary celebrations for the On- tario Genealogical Society. Mr. Bryan Sparrow, the British Consul General, formally presented Letters Patent from the Lord Lyon King of Arms, Edinburgh, Scotland, granting En- signs Armorial to the Ontario Genealogical Society. Mrs. Marie Charbonneau, President of the Socie- ty, accepted the handsomely il- luminated vellum document on behalf of the almost 4,500 family historians worldwide who belong to the organization. Guests at the Presentation includ- &1 the Honourable Lincoln M. Alex- ander, Lieutenant -Governor of On- tario, as well as representatives of the Ontario Genealogical Society and other provincial and national historical organizations. Mr. John D. Blackwell, the O.G.S. Arms Petition Co-ordinator, acted as Master of Ceremonies for the Presentation. The Society's Ensigns Armorial were officially entered in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings of Scotland on 21 September 1985. The Letters Patent, which bear the signature and seal of Malcolm Rognvald Innes of Edingight, Lord Lyon King of Arms, Edinburgh, in- clude a representation of the Ontario Genealogical Society's coat of arms. The shield is composed of four basic elements: a white pine tree, a trillium, an open book, and an un- broken chain. The trillium and the white pine tree, both provincial sym- bols, denote the Society's interest in Ontario. The white pine tree por- trayed with its roots also metaphorically represents the genealogical pedigree. The open book symbolizes the scholarship and research of the family historian. The unbroken chain bordering the shield signifies the continuity between past and present, as well as the strength of the Society. The colour s`gttpme of the design highlights the official colours of the Society (green and white) and of Canada (red and white). The motto -- Multi Priores Multae Patriae (Many ancestors, many homelands) devised by Mrs. Marjorie Simmons, the Society's Past Presi- dent, celebrates the cultural diversi- ty of Ontario. By MRS. J-IUGH MORENZ Nine tables of progressive euchre were in play at the Community Cen- tre Wednesday night, with fourteen games played. Winners of the evening for ladies high went to Mabel Guenther with a score of 99; the men's high won by Lloyd Rader of Dashwood, with a score of 97; ladies low was Mary Gib- son; and men's low went to Evelyn Pickering playing a man's card. Most lone hands was a tie between Mrs. Roy Swartz of Exeter, and 13111 Rammeloo, won by Bill in a card draw, both having six. The far south group were in charge of lunch refreshments. There will be another euchre in two weeks on February 19. Personals Community sympathy from this area is extended to Mrs. Ervine Devine, her family and Grand- children, also to Ervin's mother and sister, Mrs. Susie Devine and Mrs. Elda Adams, of Grand Bend, with Er - vin's death last Tuesday, February 4. Funeral service was held Saturday, February 8th at Dashwood Lutheran Church with Rev. Mayo Mellecke of- ficiating. Pallbearers were three nephews, Rodger Koppeser, John Huehnergardand JamesWebber, and three friends, Melvin Stade, Harold Schroeder and Hugh Morenz. Last Sunday, Mrs. Emma Schilbe of Zurich, accompanied Ken and Or- tha Baker, to Thamesville, to May and Orval Schilbe's. and from there the five of them drove to Port Huron to visit Mrs. Schilbe Sr.'s sister, Mrs. Luella Gossman, and the group went out to a restaurant to celebrate Mrs. Gossman's 90th birt t.J,. '1 M , t.) %I Ji1 t fl CHAMPS — t . I lectric, Exeter, too the.B championship in the Hensall Kinsmen's tournament played in Hensall on the weekend by defeating Strathroy 1-0. Shown (bock left) are Randy Gilfillan, Ken Govers, Grant Love, Gary Love, Dennis Preszcator, Rick Govers, coach Gerald Preszcator, Bill Van Bergen and (front) John Muller, Doug Brooks, Pete Dearing, captain Cliff Hicks, Preston Dearing, Rick Parsons and Gord Love. Missing: Jim Ralph and Greg Parsons. Baha'i member at Varna UCW Nancy Flynn, who liver on the 4th concession of Goderich Township, spoke on "Working Toward the Establishment of World Peace" at the February meeting of Varna United Church Women. Nancy is the local chaiilierson d the Assembly of Baha'i of Goderich'township. She believes there are many signs that world peace is coming. These include organizations like the League of Na- tions; a great increase in interna- tional organizations; large blocks of trading partners; a great deal of shared knowledge; and many more individuals who are working for world peace. The alternative to peace is so unthinkable that a tremendous effort is being made to bring and keel/ peace. She feels that mankind is at an adolescent stage of development and approaching maturity. Religion is necessary for progress towards peace,.but there must be a unity of religion. All have a basic relief in treating others as we would wish to be treated. Fanaticism is the cause of religious excesses and must be outlawed. Banning nuclear weapons, gas and germ warfare won't bring world peace, she feels. The greatest problems to be overcome are poverty and racism, nationalism (dif- ferent from patriotism) and denial of the equality of the sexes. A common would increase understanding. Children must be taught the univer- sality of man. Ultimately, there would be a World Parliament with represen- tatives from all parts of the world. Nancy was the secretary employed by Stanley Township for the building of the Sports and Office Complex. Ac- companying her for the evening was her friend Liz Feltham. Pat Norman was the hostess and program convener for the meeting, with Bonnie Roy and Dorothy Ostrom assisting. Their worship theme was "The Power of Love". Mary Chessell presided for the business. Joyce Dowson gave an ex- cellent report of the Huron -Perth an- nual meeting in Exeter. The annual meeting of Conference U.C.W. is at Central Church in Stratford on April 14 and 15 with an interesting program planned. The theme speaker is Rev. Dr. Agnes Groome of Toronto. A quilt will be put in at Ruth Johnston's home next Monday. The World Day of Prayer service will replace the March program and is at Goshen Church this year. If anyone has a suggestion of so- meone who has done or is doing something unique and interesting that would make a suitable story for the Sesquicentennial special news edi= tion, or ,an interesting anecdote for same, please call Carol Stephenson, • Cindy Taylor or Mary Chessell. Artist Barry Cleave's art work and exper- tise with poultry was the subject of a feature article in th February issue of the Rural Voice farm magazine. Barry is one of 15 official poultry judges in Ontario and founded the first 4-H poultry club in Ontario in Huron county. He also gathered infor- mation abnd prepared lesson materials for 4-H poultry clubs, and is a member of the 4-H Provincial Poultry Committee. Birthday Celebrations A party celebrating Dorothy Ostrom's seventy-fifth birthday held at Alec and Mary Ostrom's on Satur- day evening with 22 there. Anne Nielson of the Winnipeg area and David and Sandy Ostrom of Virginia were home for the occasion. On Sunday Alec and Mary, along with Jim and Tammy Sparling helped to host an open house at Kirkton United Church in honour of Mary's father's 80th birthday. Over 100 neighbours, friends and relatives dropped in to celebrate with Mr. Robinson. Named to Committee Three people were nominated to a Pastoral Relations Committee from each church on this charge at meetings held after services on Sun- day. Gordon Hill, Jim Kirkton and Janet Webster were chosen at Varna, and Gerald Hayter, Linda Keys and Jack Eckel at Goshen. On Sunday evening at 8:00 there is a pastoral congregational meeting of the charge in Varna church. The Boundaries Advisory Committee of Huron -Perth Presbytery will be in at- tendance, so all interested people are urged to attend. This committee has been given authority by the Presbytery td meet with every pastoral charge in the Presbytery. The Coultis family moved into their home in Varna on Saturday. Stan-I,ee Seniors Ruby Triebner was crowned Valen- Prize winners The llth annual Farm and Industry Show held February 3 and 4 spon- • sored by Huron Tractor' attracted record crowds. Door prize winners were: Larry Ballantyne, RR 2 Exeter; Ron Rae, RR 1 St. Pauls,. Martin Van Raay, RR 2 Dashwood; Evan Hickey, RR 2 Auburn; Wayne Prance, RR 1 Woodham; Marilyn Den Hollander, RR 1 Woodham and Dorothy Pickel, RR 2 St. Marys. Poker rally The South Hibbert Athletic Associa- tion sponsored a successful snowmobile poker rally recently with a total of 317 hands. Prize winners were $50 Bob Johns, $40 Bob Tate, $30 Gary Kemp, 820 Lorne Balfour and $15 Ted DeWit. Winners of 810 each were: Shane Ward, Daryl Vorstenbosch, Eric Larsen, Ron Warring, Gary Simpson, Jason Christie, Dan Johns, Jon Passmore, Penny Meikle. There were also 29 prizes of $5. tine Queen of the Stan -Lee Sailors by last year's queen, Mary Brown, at the February meeting last Tuesday even- ing. A delicious pot -luck supper was enjoyed at nicely decorated tables. Jean McEwen again fashioned a beautiful floral centrepiece for the serving table. Evelyn McKinley was the winner of the ten -cent draw. • Elmer'Hayter presided for a short business meeting. A mirror will be purchased by the club for the cloak room at the Complex, also additional serving carts and teapots. Two seniors are to be chosen to represent the past at the Sesquicentennial parade and the tree -planting ceremony. Cliff and Jean Henderson showed beautiful pictures of their travels in Australia a year ago. They landed in Sydney, took a trip to the Great Bar- rier Reef in the Cairnes area, to Atiee Springs in the arid interior, by Vain to Adelaide and Melbourne, saw the seals come in to feed their young at dark on an island near Melbourne and back to Sydney. Bill Chessell and Ed- na Patterson won the prizes for high scores in shuffleboard. Euchre win- ners were Margaret Hayter and Charles Reid for the most points, Gladys Peck and Mervyn Hayter for low. BEST RATES Overuwtsimil EwwatwEewt C.ism bN 105'8% 1 YEAR 11% s YEAR iNvt'srntrN rs S3 WEST ST. GODERICH 1-500-265.5503 ua — Art Hoggart — Brian Barnim of Haugh Tire is pleased to announce that... 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