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Times-Advocate, 1981-09-16, Page 22Page 22 Times -Advocate, September 16; 1911 Area 4-H homemakers compete at air; discuss nutrients Huron farm and home news Everyone loves a fair. The Western Fair opened its gates September 11 and was appropriately called Youth Day. Both 4-H Homemaking and Agricultural Clubs are busy with their displays and animals. The 4-H Homemaking Clubs hold a Conference for delegates from the nine county radius. These delegates spent the day getting acquainted and finding out how 4-H clubs were organized in different areas; listened to and became involved with dif- ferent speakers on areas of stress, personal care, fashion and "Year of the Handicapped". Fourteen members from Huron County were part of the Youth Day Conference. Our representatives were: Brenda Hackett, Trinity Club; Debbie Hulley, McKillop I; Lori Kerslake. Elimville; Heather Lindsay, Goderich 2; Peggy McLellan, Brussels II; Bonnie Osborn, Moncrieff; Carolyn Regier, Zurich I; Lisa Rodger, Auburn; Mary Lou Rundle, Hurondale 6; Jacqueline Sullivan, Crediton 5; Gale Turnball, Egmondville; Sheila Van Dorp, Clinton II; Terry Ann Van Nes, Ethel II; and Julie Wright, Kippen I. Invitation to quilting course Who can join? This course is offered to any interested group in the county. These groups may be organized (Women's Institutes, Church Groups, Community Clubs etc.) or may be unorganized (several neighbours or friends who would like to get involved to learn this craft). In order to become in- volved in this course, find two people who would be willing to come to the two- day workshop we will give and learn the information. These people will then return to their local community and teach the course to at least four other people The two-day Leadership Workshops will be held as follows: Tuesday, October 6 and Tuesday October 13 at Blyth from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 7 and Wednesday October 14 at Wingham from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9 and Thursday, October 15 at Exeter from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. Friday October 9 and Friday, October 16 at Seaforth from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Following the Workshop the leaders will teach the content of the course to their members in a series of meetings (5 is recom- mended). A summary program will be held at the end of the course to get together with other groups and see what has been created. Every group is expected to take part in the summary program. Members will each receive a manual filled with ideas and information on quilting. They will learn their choice of 5 quilting techniques on quilting and piecework, applique seminole pat- chwork, trapunto and or reverse applique. The course is basic enough for beginning quitters who want to know how to begin and provides a challenge to more ex- perienced quilters in finishing quilts and designing quilts or articles of their own. There's something for everyone to learn Come and seewhat we have to offer! Simply choose 1 or 2 people from your group to be leaders. Have them give me a call quickly so I can send them further information on what to bring. We do not charge the leaders to come to the course and expect that they will offer their services free of charge to the members of their group. We also ask that you be prepared to teach other group members after taking the course. (The Workshop is not intended for individuals who merely wish the in- formation for themselves). Please don't hesitate to call me at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office in Clinton - 482- 3428 or for long distance th 7-3040. Office hours 8:30 to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Please let me know choice of date as soon hk Bible to ensure a spot 6t; Workshop. See you there! , Jane Muegge, Home Economist. Micro Nutrients This past year, there has been.,a lot of interest in Perth and Huron counties about micro nutrients. I even at- tended onenieeting in Huron County where we were told a lot about micro nutrients. There are numerous plots out this year with different formulations and mixes and ways of application, both on corn and: beans. I am sure there will be a lot of discussion this winter about micro nutrients. Some things are becoming evident about micro nutrients - at least I think they are. The first is that you cannot expect dramatic yield in- creases with micro nutrients in any big field. You can get dramatic increases with individual nutrients on small areas. Secondly, none of the micro nutrients sales staff have been able to tell me the problem of over applying micro nutrients. They suggest if you put on too potash you tie up magnesium. If you put,on too much phosphorous you may need to put on more zinc and maganese. I believe, with our variable soils, in some fields you can put on too much zinc and maganese. Finally, these micr.a nutrients seem to be most attractive to growers with poor crop rotations. Some of your neighbours have gone to poor crop rotations and their yields have dropped. (You know they are the ones that think Pioneer corn followed by Cargill corn is crop rotation.) Now they are searching for something to pull their yield back up. Micro nutrients appear to them to be the answer. What puzzles me is why some of you are willing to spend sums of money on - products you are not sire will work - shot gun micro nutrients. We both know what your problem is. Yeu have to get more crops into that rotation, especially perennial forages. I suppose the bottom line is when you hear your neigh- bour talking about all the micro nutrients he is using. That's just a polite way for him to tell you he has a terrible crop rotation. Pat Lynch Crops Specialist John Heard Ass't Agr. Rep. HENSALL CO-OP DIRECTORS — Members of the Hensall Co-op board of directors were on the platf rm Friday when the new fertilizer blender system was opened by the Honourable Eugene Whelan. From the left are-Jempbell, Bill'DeJong, Glenn Thiel, Chester Sturdy, Allan Hayter, Mike Connolly and president Ross McBeath. T -A photo CARVING BEEF : John Hariton and Jim Hodgins were help- ing corve the beef at Friday's official opening of the Exeter District Co-operative fertilizer blender. T -A photo Aluminum Products Residential -Farm -Commercial • Airmaster Aluminum Doors & Windows • Seamless Eavestrough, 5 colours • Aluminum Siding, Soffit, Fascia • Kool Vent Awnings • Shutters FREE ESTIMATES Phone 234-6401 Collect Ken McCann Enterprises Ltd. R.R. #2, Crediton, Ont. RUTABAGA SOUVENIRS — When Canada's Minister of Agriculture Eugene Whelan opened the Exeter District Co-op fertilizer blender Friday he received a T-shirt and cap from the Ontario Rutabaga Marketing Board from board chairman Pat O'Rourke and Eric Kints of Huron Produce. T -A photo SALE PRICES IN EFFECT FROM SEPT 16 til SEPT. 28, 1981: 4. 1 It's great to have un- derstanding neighbors. We spread our manure pile last week on the front field. We had only one horse in the barn all winter until the colt arrived in May so we had only half the amount of manure that is usually spread. We usually borrow our neighbor's tractor and spreader for the job, too, but because of the small amount. we decided to do it with manure forks and a wheelbarrow. A mistake. Muscles that get used for pounding a typewriter are not attuned to the day -long swinging of a loaded manure fork. By mid- afternoon. each forkful weighed 90 pounds. The trip from the barn to the field got 10 miles long. It was only about 200 feet. Our 14 -year-old daughter tried handling the agonywagon. the wheelbarrow. a couple of times but dumped it too soon and gave up. The bottom of that manure pile seemed im- possible to reach. When we moved to the country 15 years ago, the closest neighbors were to the south of us by a couple of hundred feet. To the north was a chicken stable. They didn't mind the odor of fresh horse manure once or twice a year. But the chicken stable is gone. A new home is there. Four more lots betwen that house and our front field are now available. One has been sold but the home has not been started. Something to do with getting a building permit for a solar home. Nothing wrong with the materials. apparently, but something to do with the engineering of the solar dome. When he does move in I hope he is used to farm smells as the rest of our neighbors. The house to the south is occupied by a family with Dutch background and they lived in the city before coming out here. They ac- tually say they like the odors that waft their way from our barn. Next to them is a Men- nonitefamily also with far- ming background. They, too, have never complained. It takes understanding people to put up with the sights. the sounds, the smells of agriculture. I can understand why some farmers have trouble with complaining neighbors. What makes me angry, though. is when those neighbors move to the coun- try knowing full well that a large-scale agricultural in- dustry is in operation. maybe right in their front yard. 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Even in our little opera-.. tion here where the winter's manure can be spread in one day with a wheelbarrow, our neighbors have come to ex- pect it. Some. in fact, like to get a load or two for their own gardens. I understand horse manure is excellent for roses. I have a feeling our new neighbors in the solar home are going to be right friendly. They came to inspect their lot the next day and the lady of the planned house specifically requested we save her some next year. "Just throw it over the fence." she said. "We'll use it." Now. that's the kind of neighbors to have, right? We're lucky. All or ours are like that. Manure Application with a big Reel Irrigator • No Compaction - Fertilize field - Even coverage - Reasonable rates Call Visscher farms 237-3442 No Sunday Calls Please Single -Door Airtight Stove 377'.'.. Heavy steel construction and "airtight" sealed doors ensure efficient, economical log burning. Firebrick lining. Safety -air - bar to reduce creosote and blow -back. 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