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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1999-07-21, Page 22J.� 22 Up in smoke Exp MimeoAd.ocato Fantle' • news The destrcyyed bailer pictured here being doused by Exeter and Area firefighters started a fire on a field along Hay Conc. 4 south of Hensall on July 13.The Hensall Fire Department was called out to the hay field blaze at about 4:15 p.m. and the Exeter and Area Fire Department were also called out shortly after. Hensall Fire Chief Ken Bruxer said the hot, dry conditions have sparked several similar fires in the south Huron area this week. One Hensall firefighter was taken by ambulance to South Huron Hospital where he was treated and released for smoke inhalation. 135th Zurich Fair ready to kick off ZURICH - The 135th Zurich Fair will be held this weekend, July 23-25 at the Zurich Community Centre, arena and fair- grounds. The theme chosen for this year's fair is "Plowing Toward the Millennium" to make area residents aware of two upcoming events, the International Plowing Match. at Dashwood and the year 2000. Everyone in the Zurich area is invited to be an exhibitor in the many classes such as home. craft, baking, sewing, crafts, photography, flow- ers, garden produce, live- stock animals and many POLICE BRIEFS Fop machine broken into GRAND , BEND Thieves made off with an undisclosed amount of money after prying open a pop machine located on Main St. The theft hap- pened between 6 p.m. on July 12 and 1 pm. on July 13. ad**%;i - T Hensall man found dtunk in Goderich GODERICH -- A 28 - year -old Hensall man has ,. been charged with liquor offences after being found drunk by Huron OPP in the Square in Goderich during the early morning • hours ofiuly 16. more items. There will be three draws from the names of all exhibitors, who may win a gift certifi- cafe from Bayfield Village Inn, Bluewater Office Equipment, and Brentwood on the Beach. There are also a num- ber of special prizes to be given away for various inside exhibits. In the flower section there are classes for exhibitors to show their creativity. All inside exhibits, including elementary school chil- iren's exhibits, must be entered by 11 a.m. on July 23. Judging takes place in the afternoon and exhibits are arranged for viewing at 7 p.m. The Zurich Fair is con- tinuing its 1998 theme of "Community Partnerships" The Fair and the Zurich Lions Club are selling elimination draw tickets again this year. The draws will take place throughout the evening. Some changes are being made this year with the Friday Opening Ceremonies and program of local entertainment being held in the arena at 7:30 p.m. Graeme Craig, chair of the 1999 International Plowing Match Committee will officially open the 1999 Zurich Fair. Some of the Friday evening entertainment will be local Huron County entertainers who were selected to be part of the IPM tape. Music for dancing will be supplied later in the evening as the elimination draw is com- pleted. Friday evening fairgoers will be able to view the home craft entries in the Community with classes for babies up Centre and the other to 12 months. All entrants exhibits in the arena. will receive gifts donated There will also be a by Local businesses and number of door prizes for the Zurich Chamber of those attending the Commerce. The arena Friday night opening pro- fund-raising committee gram and for fairgoers on will be holding a cake Saturday. Admission for - decorating contest and Friday night will be an Elimination Draw Ticket or $ 3 for the program or $5 ifyou stay the entire evening to enjoy a beef burger lunch. Your eIi>�ni- nation draw ticket may be used for the fair admis- sion on Saturday. auction. Members of com- munity organizations and clubs have volunteered to decorate ,the cakes which will be auctioned with the money going to the arena renovations fund. In the arena therewill be some children's activi- Saturday's activities' ',ties with the mini -tractor start with the parade at pull at 3 p.m. This will be 11:30 a.m. 'The parade followed by arm wrestling starts at the Zurich Public School. The directors of the Zurich Agricultural Society invite all business- es, organizations, families and individuals - young and old - to participate in the, parade. If you don't participate in the parade, follow it to the arena and fairgrounds to enjoy the various activities that will be taking place. The Heavy Horse and Hafhnger Horse Show will include four horse hitch- es, team hitches and showmanship classes. The local amateur saddle horse show will have many interesting races and classes. Come and cheer for the winning exhibitors. The local 4-H Goat Club will hold its Achievement Day on Saturday. Also see the various breeds of sheep and poultry exhibits. For the children there will be the animal petting area in the live- stock shed. In the community centre at 2 p.m. the "Babies on Parade" show will be held competitions at 3:30 p.m. Come and compete for the various prizes in these events. Also on July 24, the Open Speed Show for horses and riders begins at 1.1 a.m. Many riders andel=horses will be com- peting for prizes and points in the Canadian and Ontario Barrel Race classes. Other events are pony and youth barrel races, flag race and pole bending. These are timed events with seconds deciding the winners. There is no admission to watch this show so come out and enjoy an after- noon of exciting enter- tainment. An Old Time Fiddlers' Jamboree will be held in the Zurich Community Centre from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, followed by a buffet supper from 5 p.m. to 7 p,m. Admission for the Jamboree and supper is $12. Contact Zurich Fair Secretary Margaret Deichert at 236-4130 for more information. Wednesday, July 21, 1999 • Insects flourishing in warm, dry weather Wy lr4n Mdl ctwmrvoruPMO�mce HURON COUNTY -- There have been a few reports of dwarf bunt in winter wheat. Most of these relate back to wheat seed that was not treat- ed or treated with Vitaflow 280, which does not control the disease. In fields with wheat seed treated with Dividend , dwarf bunt does not appear -to be a concern. In any case, dwarf bunt infested wheat should be isolated. By careful handling, it may be possible to make grade with this wheat. For tips on handling: con- taet, your local soil & crop specialist. Warm and dry weather has allowed insects in field crops to flourish this year. Potato Leafhoppers are present in many. edible bean fields and in alfalfa stands. The threshold under hot, droughty conditions is two leafhoppers per trifoliate, once the edible beans begin to flower. When edible beans are under stress, leafhoppers will likely impact yields greater. A dri- ving rain is effective in reducing leafhopper num- bers.. In alfalfa, leafhoppers will cause yellowing of leaves, stunting of growth, reduced vigour, and loss in protein. Populations will build in alfalfa under hot, dry weather. Spider mites are evident in some soybean fields at low levels. Populations will build, under hot and dry conditions. Spider mites feed on the plant juices, resulting in leaves appearing puckered and sandblasted. A natural pathogen, which controls the spider mites, developsunder sustained cool and humid conditions.. There have been recent reports of pockets of yel- lowing in soybeans. These fields should be closely examined to determine if soybean cyst is the , cul- prit. Soybean cyst appears to be spreading across Ontario, more rapidly than originally projected. Early diagnosis and harvest and tillage manage- ment will help to limit the spread of Soybean Cyst. Yellowing may also be related to potash or man- ganese deficiency. Manganese deficiency can be corrected by foliar application of manganese sul- phate. Grain storage structures should be emptied; cleaned and sprayed before new grain is placed: into bins for protection front storage insects. It is very difficult to control insects in stored grain, once it becomes infected. Bins can be treated with either Malathion or with Protect -it. 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