Clinton News-Record, 1979-06-07, Page 14PAGE 14--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JUNE 7 , 1979
Huron farm news
BY PAT LYNCH
Soils and Crops Spec. and
MIKE MILLER
Assoc. Ag. Rep.
Huron County farmers
have unwanted har-
vesters in their alfalfa
fields this year. This help
comes from the
numerous insects that
feed on alfalfa. The most
troublesome one is alfalfa
weevil. We first noticed
weevil feeding this year
on May 24. On both farms
the weevil was very small
and causing little
damage. closely for insect
It is still too early to problems. This would be
know how serious the in the early part of July.
problem will be this year. PHASE OUT
You should check your OF GRAIN STORAGE
alfalfa fields and watch PLAN
the development of this The Federal govern-
ment has announced the
1979 Field Crop
Recommendations for
specific chemicals and
rates.
Generally, this insect is
only a problem in first cut
crops. Howevei , last year
the second growth in
some fields in Huron
County was affected by
adults of the weevil.
This year, we hope to
keep a closer check on
this problem. To date, all
that we can suggest is - if
the second growth seems
to be standing still, for no
apparent reason, check
insect.
This insect tends to do
the most damage during
hot weather. Wet or cold
weather tends to
decrease the number of
insects and the amount of
damage done by in-
dividual insects.
How to get rid of them?
Right now, "mother
nature is on your side."
Cold, wet weather
favours the development
of a fungus disease that
kills the larva: Mother
nature has also supplied
us with a wasp that kills
the weevil larva. The
wasp lays its eggs on the
back of the larva. As
these wasp eggs hatch,
they kill the larva.
You can help by cutting
early. This will
physically remove the
larva from the field. If
you are unable to cut, the
weevil can be controlled
with insecticides. -
Check page 21 of the
procedure for the phasing
out of the grain storage,
handling and feed
preparation program.
Applications will be
processed in the order
received until the budget
is used up. At that time,
agricultural offices will
be instructed not to
f
orward any more ap-
plications.
All processed ap-
plications will be
returned to the farmers
with an accompanying
letter of explanation.
Applications held up by
inadequate information
will maintain their right
to payment.
It's important that
farmers realize that this
program is in its final
stages. Funds will run out
very shortly. There's no
guarantee that grant
money will be available
for facilities that are
presently being con-
stnu:cted.
Hensall news and notes
Village notes
Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Shepherd >of. Toronto
visited with Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Smiley on
Sunday and with other
friends in the Hensall-
Seaforth area on
Saturday. 1
Oliver Bedard of Sarnia
visited with his sister and
her husband, Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Oesch on
Thursday.
The June meeting of
the. Hensall Women's
Institute will be a picnic
held at the home of Mrs.
Carl Payne, weather
permitting. Please bring
your food, plates and
cutlery - beverage will be
provided. If cold or wet,
the meeting w1.1t- be held
at the United Church as
usual. Picnic -time- at
either place, 7 p.m.
Andrew Mason of
London spent last
Saturday night with his
grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Skea and
David, who returned with
him to London on Sunday
and visited with the
former's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Randy Mason:
The ball diamond in the
park behind the arena is
now ready for use and the
first game was played
there on Thursday, May
31 between Hensall
Bantams and Exeter
Bantams with Hensall
winning 8-7.
Jim Seili of Wroxeter, right, had the grand
champion Holstein at the Spring Fair and received
his prize from Huron Dairy Princess Jean Siert-
sema of Blyth. Glen McNeil, left, of RR 6, Goderich
had thle reserve champion.(News-Record photo)
news farm news
Auburn souvenirs are ordered
125TH BIRTHDAY
COMMITTEE
A good attendance was
had at the 125th birthday
party planning meeting
held last Wednesday
evening in the Auburn
Community Memorial
Hall with the president,
Fred Lawrence in
charge.
Elaine Craig discussed
ribbons for committee
chairmen and she
reported that she had
ordered 24 dozen T-shirts
and that they will be
available in another
Week. She also reported
on a costume rental shop
in London. If anyone is
interested, . please give
Elaine a ring.
The members voted to
purchase three gross of
kazoos for children to
buy. Elaine played a solo
on. one- that she-. had -
received for a sample.
Sandy Andrews
reported that he had
made the parking signs
and stated that Auburn's
main street, Goderich
Street, would be closed to
traffic from 12:30 to 4
p.m. or in other words,
after the parade.
Chairman Bill Sproul
reported on sports. A ball'
game with the 1964 ball
members playing against
the local team will be
held. Alsc ladies ball
teams will be playing.
Great interest is shown .from page 7
in the tug-of-war between talk on fire protection.
the four townships., Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Hullett, Colborne, East
and West Wawanosh.
Chairman of program
and church service,
Donald Haines, gave a
few details and stated
that the Saturday evening
would be two hours in
length. William S. Craig
of Clinton is to be the
Master of Ceremonies.
Chairman of food
booths, Leone Robertson,
reported that most of the
supplies had been or-
"dered.
Chairman Jim
Glousher of the grounds
committee was asked to
'find out about installing
the dance floor down at
the Maitland flats.
Bill Robertson was
asked to be convenor in
charge of the Friday and
Saturday evening dances.
A discussion took place
regarding— the -'sou'venir
hats that are to be on
sale. The committee
reported that there will
be 1,000 hats with yellow
ribbon and green letters.
The next meeting is
called for June 13 at 8
p.m.
Everyone welcome.
SILVER TOPS
The Auburn Silver
Tops, New Horizon
project, received their
cheque las& Friday to
Londesboro...
Children enter fair
Elementary Section
Kindergarten -
Painti?g - Jeffrey
Oestreicher, Clinton Public,
Grade One -
Printing, Cathy
Dalrymple, Huro'rrCen-
tennial.
Art, Tammy Elliott,
Clinton Public.
Craft, Angela Dunn
Huron Centennial.
Grade Two -
Printing, Stacey Purdon,
Huron Centennial.
Art, Raylene Ross, Huron
Centennial.
Craft, Henry Buffinga,
Clinton Christian.
Grade Three -
Writing, Lois Binnendyk,
Huron Centennial.
Art, Tracy St. Louis,
Huron Centennial.
Craft, Linda Brand, St.
Joseph's.
Grade Four -
Writing, Tessica de Haan,
Clinton Christian.
Art, Annmarie Simpson„
Clinton P.S.
Craft, Brian Raidt, Clinton
Christian.
Grade Five -
Writing, Cheryl Bromley,
Hullett.
Art, Lisa De Putter,
Holmesville.
Craft, Carolyn Dougherty,
Hullett.
Grade Six -
Writing, Melissa Broad -
foot, Clinton Public.
Art, Chris Carter, Clinton
Public.
Craft, Marni Gibbings,
Hullett.
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and after a bountiful
picnic supper, and a short
business meeting, a
baseball game was en-
joyed by youngand not so
young. The youngest
mertlber present was wee
Sheri Lynn Talbot,
youngest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Les Talbot of St.
Thomas.
Grade Seven -
Writing, Linda Fac-
chinato, Hullett.
Art, Jerry Ber jam ins,
Clinton Christian.
Craft, Scott Kay, Clinton
Public.
Grade Eight -
Writing, Sylvia
Haverkamp, Clinton
Christian.
Art, Sylvia Veenstra,
Clinton Christian.
Craft, Tina Strong, Clinton
Public.
Special Education Classes
Art, Jerry Pickett, Clinton
Public.
Printing, Tim McIntosh,
Huron Centennial.
Specials -
Kindergarten to Grade 3 -
Poster - Happiness is...,
Janine Buffinga, Clinton
Christian.
Grade Four to Grade Six,
Poster - Advertisement -
Pizza Express, Susan Gross,
Hullett.
Grade Seven and Eight,
Poster, - Advertisement -
Pizza Express, Annette
Losereit, Hullett Public.
Poster Special - Limerick
depicting 125th Anniversary
of Clinton Spring Fair -
prizes donated by Dorothy
Williams, Clinton,
Grade Five and under,
Denise Mclsaac, Vanastra.
Grade Six to Eight, Janine
Mayhew, Holmesville.
Floral Exhibits
African Violet, flowering
double, Mrs. K. M. Johnston,
Clinton.
African Violet, flowering
single, Flora Dawson,
Clinton.
Potted Geranium, in
bloom - first prize donated by
Baker's Farm and Garden
'centre, Lillian Evans.
Baby Tears, Janet
McClinchey.
Small Fern, Mrs. K. M.
Johnston.
Spring Reflections -
arrangement on mirror,
Janet McClinchey.
"Coffee Break" - using a
mug, Mrs. K. M. Johnston.
Any house plant, not listed,
Nelly Baker, Clinton.
"Artistic Arrangement"
commemorating 125th an-
niversary of fair - special 1st
prize donated by Mrs. Bill
Flynn, Janet McClinchey.
K.C. Cooke Florist Special
to winner of class 131, Janet
McClinchey.
McConnell Nursery Co.
Ltd. Special to exhibitor with
most points in floral section,
Mrs. K. M. Johnston.
Simpson Sears Ltd.
Special to exhibitor with
most points in Homemaking
Section, Rhea Potter.
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Armstrong, Mrs. Glen
Carter, Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Shobbrook and Mrs.
Clarence Crawford at-
tended the 50th wedding
anniversary of Ernie and
Alberta Stevens in the
Walton United Church on
Sunday. Mrs. Mrytle
Fairservice and Mrs. Ida
Durnin had the honor of
pouring tea.
Mr. and Mrs. Colin
Paterson of London
visited on Sunday with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Bob Burns.
Mrs. Len Caldwell was
admitted to Victoria
Hospital in London on
Sunday for hip surgery.
Friends wish her, a
speedy recovery.
carry out the various
activities they plan for
this coming season.
President, Ross
Robinson, called the
meeting and directors
present were, Kenneth
Scott, vice-president,
Mrs. Thomas Haggitt,
secretary, Mrs. Eleanor
Bradnock, treasurer and
Mrs. Lillian
Letherland, Mrs. Myrtle
Munro, James Towe, Roy
Daer and Major
Youngblut. Mrs. Donald
Haines and Mrs. Dorothy
Grange were absent.
The membership is $5
per year so' the mem-
bership will be $2.50 and
will start July 1. Mem-
berships can be given to
the treasurer any time
during the month of June.
Anyone 60 years and
over are invited to join
a.nd.. take part in the
projects and en-
tertainment as there are
many things that are in
the planning stage.
SOCIAL NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Jardin visited last
Saturday with Mr. and
Mrs. J.L. Crawford of
Wingham.
The Auburn big hill has
received its black top i.nd
also more at the top of the
hill. It looks good when
entering the village from
the west.
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Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred
O'Donnell of London
visited recently with Mrs.
Myrtle Munro.
The Reverend and Mrs.
Ure Stewart and Mrs.
Violet Elgie of Seaforth
visited on Sunday with
Mrs. Myrtle Munro.
Mrs. Beth Lansing
visited at Bervie with Mr,
and Mrs. Lorne Peter on
Sunday.
The community is
sorry to report that
Everett Taylor of Blyth,
formerly of Auburn is a
patient in Alexandra
Marine and Genyeral
hospital. He is wished a
speedy recovery.
Clare Rodger of
Goderich visited on
Sunday with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson
Rodger.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud
Cliamney, Mr. and Mrs.
Bill Robertson and Mr.
and Mrs. Stephen
Campbell ' attended the
Multiple District A'
convention of Lions Clubs
of Canada, Labrador.
Foreign ownership no worry
Foreign ownership of
farmland in Huron
County has gone up about
65 percent in two years,
but it still represents less
than half of one percent of
the total acreage in the
county, an Ontario
agriculture ministry
survey found.
Agriculture Minister
William Newman on
Monday said he doesn't
see any reason, based on
the statistics, to take
action to halt the spread
of foreign ownership of
farmland. He said the
ministry will continue to
keep an eye on the
situation.
Newman was
questioned about the
survey in the legislature
by Liberal agxtcylture
critic Jack Riddell, who
asked for an update on
statistics on, foreign
ownership of fa mland in
Southwestern Ontario. He
asked how' the statistics
were gathered and said
the information he has
been getting from his
area is that foreign in-•
terests are buying up
large tracts of land.
The amount of foreign
ownership in Kent County
has declined from 1976 to
1978, said Newman, and
while the acreage under
foreign ownership has
increased in Huron, "it's
less than half of one
percent of all the land in
Huron County."
Newman said the in-
formation was gathered
by checking the farm tax
reduction rolls for
resident addresses
outside the country, and
registry offices for
transfers, numbered
companies and part-
nerships. Contact --was
also made with the
ministry's regional
agricultural represen-
tatives, he said. -
In- Huron County, the
acreage owned by
foreigners in 1976 was
2,423 and in 1978 -was.3,989
out of a total acreage of
about 841,000.
In Huron Township in
Bruce County, Newman
said his ministry found
that three parcels of land
totalling 300 acres had
been bought by1 a West
German. Newman said
his statistics on Huron
Township weren't
complete so he didn't
know when the sale of
that land occurred.
Newman added that the
statistics on foreign
ownership are based on
owners who have foreign
addresses. He said a few
of those owners may
actually be Canadians
living abroad.
Newman said his
ministry couldn't sub-
stantiate Riddell's
statement, made earlier
this year, that foreign
investors were putting
millions of dollars in
Huron banks to buy
farmland.
The minister said the
land that is being pur-
chased in Huron County
seems to be going at the
average price of about
$1,100 an acre, so it
shouldn't be distorting
the land market
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