Clinton News-Record, 1979-05-30, Page 14Au4
PAGE 14—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1979
How much water to use?
BY PAT LYNCH,
SOILS AND CROPS
SPEC. AND
MIKE MILLER,
ASSOC. AG. REP.
How much water are
you applying per acre?
How do yoti know? This
past winter and spring
we, in O.M.A.F., as well
as dealers have been
preaching about im-
proving weed control. We
have talked about weed
species, rates, in-
corporation and a lot
more. All of this will be
wasted if your sprayer is
not calibrated properly.
Chipman Chemicals
are supplying dealers
with sprayer calibration
bottles. These bottles are
hung over a sprayer tip
while you drive a
distance of 150 feet. The
spray from one tip is
collected in the bottle.
Then you read from the
bottle the rate that the
chemical is being
sprayed. Ask your dealer
for one and make sure
your chemical is being
applied at the right rate.
CONTROLLING WEEDS
IN ALFALFA
To effectively control
weeds in valfalfa fields,
they must be sprayed in
the year of establish-
ment. Embutox (2,4 -DB)
is the treatment of choice
on both direct seeded
alfalfa or alfalfa seeded
down with grain.
Embutox should be
applied at a rate of 12 to
16 -ounces of acid per
acre. This means one
Auburn crowd
gallon will cover four to
five acres. Use the lower
rate if the weed
population is low or if the
crop is under stress
conditions. This herbicide
should be applied in 15 to
20 gallons of water per
acre.
The timing of Embutox
is crucial. It should be
applied when alfalfa has
one to three trifoliate
leaves. The stage to
spray is shown in picture
form on page 32,of the
1979 Guide to Chemical
Weed Control. Spraying
later than this can set the
alfalfa back. Spraying
earlier than this gives
incomplete weed control -
this is because the weeds
are still not all up.
Embutox will control
mustard, ' only if the
mustard is one to two
inches high. If at the time
of spraying the mustard
is higher than two inches,
two ounces of MCPA 80
can be applied with the
Embutox (one ounce of
MCPA acid per acre).
Higher rates -wJll also
damage thealfalfa.
Spraying alfalfa fields
except, in the year of
establislimyent is not
'recommended because of
the severe damage to the
alfalfa.
SOIL AND CROP
MANAGEMENT TOUR
The 1979 Soil and Crop
Management Tour has
been scheduled for July
16 to 20. This tour is
designed to provide an
opportunity for young
farmers to study a
number of ° soil and crop
management systems on
a practical farm basis.
Huron County can send
up to two representatives
between the ages of 18
and 29 qn the tour. The
registration fee for the
tour is $60 per person.
This will help pay for
accommodation and
meals. All other costs will
be paid by the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture
and Food.
Anyone interested in
further information or
applying for the trip,
should contact the
Agricultural Office in
Clinton before June 20.
FORAGE DAYS '79
Cash in on Forage is the
theme at Forage Days '79
to be held at the ,Elora
Research Station, June 5
and6.
It'll be the biggest
forage day ever held in
Ontario.
You'll see cutting,
raking, baling and forage
harvest demonstrations.
Specialists will be there
operating moisture
testers and calibrating
sprayers. You'll choose
which tour to see -
drainage, varieties,
fertilizers and roughland
pasture renovation.
This is your chance to
see and compare
machines.
The Elora Station is
two miles south of Elora.
Follow the signs. Meals
will be available on site.
i'
Children entertain
A.C.W.
The Anglican Church
Women of St. Mark's
Anglican Church,
Auburn, met for their
May meeting at the home
of Mrs. James Schneider.
• Mrs. Cartwright
presided for the business
meeting. The minutes
were accepted as read by
:the secretar'y', Mrs John
Daer. The financial
statement was accepted
as given by the treasurer,
Mrs. Thomas Haggitt.
Correspondence was read
and it was decided to hold
the June meeting one
week earlier at the home
of Mrs. Andrew Kirk-
connell.
Lunch was served by
Mrs. Schneider assisted
by Mrs. Donald Cart-
wright.
VARIETY SHOW
The Auburn Com-
munity Memorial Hall
was filled to capacity last
Wednesday evening for
the Variety Program by
the Children's Workshop.
Ross Robinson was
chairman for the
program which was
opened with three
numbers by the Hullett
Central School Band
under the direction of the
teacher, Miss Johnston.
Laurie Millian gave her
speech on Leader Dogs
which she had won first
prize at the Colborne
Township school with.
Angela Schneider did a
step dancing number
called Captain Campbell.
The duet, This Land is
My Land, was sung by
Lisa Rodger and Jennifer
Johns accompanying
themselves on ukeleles.
Brenda Popp gave a
recitation on Auburn's
birthday party
Carrie Crawford, who
had recently won several
awards with her Scottish
Dancing, did two num-
bers and Laurie Millian
on the ukelele and her
brother Stephen Millian
on guitar sang a song
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Horticultural Society
At their May g3
meeting, the Clinton
Horticultural Society
learned some of the
proper ways to cut
flowers and recipes to
keep their bouquets
fresh.
Rev. Seibert of
to make
Dip the stems in boiling
water, two inches for long
stems, one inch for short
stems,' then immediately
place them in tepid
water.
The flame method can
be used for milky stems
of dahlias, hollyhocks,
Stratford was introduced' hibiscus, hydrangea,
as the guest speaker by milkweed, poppies,
Marion Powell. gloriosa,,canterbury
,`. His most interesting bells, shttta daisies and
talk took the group snow on the mou twin.
through the preparation Place a candle in a
involved in flower shows suitable container to
from the exhibitor's point carry into the garden.
of view. He noted special Pass the d flower stem
points, like how to make a through the flame, then
nosegay ,and gave special put the, stem in •_ warm
recipes to make cut water.
flowers last longer in the Woody stem m e d
house. plants, like pussy
.l~ 1 o w_e r s . -s haul d. -willows, forsythia-. should -
preferably be cut in the have their stems ham -
late evening after the mered to.crush them then
blossoms have stored up place them in tepid water
food and strength from and cool naturally.
the sunshine. Lilac stems should be
To harden flowers, they hammered, then dip the
should be placed in an heads in tepid water.
ample container of tepid Place the stems in tepid
water in a cool room water and put in'a really'
some four to six hours cool place.
before arranging. Other woody stems like
For dahlias, zinnias, those of the bleeding
roses, grape hyacinths, heart, bells of Ireland,
asters, mums, and forget- spider plant, dahlia,
me-nots, Rev. Seibert cushion mum, balsam,
suggested lantana, peony, and
water method.the Placeboiling a cosmos can be split with
piece of cardboard with a an X.
slit for the stem over the Cut tulips should be
container of boiling soaked in open
water, to protect the newspaper, then wrapped
bloom, for one minute. tightly with an elastic in
about Auburn's 125th William J. Craig by Scott
birthday party and Baer; Pete Whetstone by
Mocking–Bird Hill with Brent Andrews; Bud
Mrs. Barry Millian on Chamney by Bobby
piano. Robertson; Warner
Kim and Patti : Andrews by Todd
McDowell did a baton Andrews; Gordon Powell
twirling number and •by John Scott; Andy
Brenda Popp did a step Plunkett by Paul
dance
number called Plunkett; Gordon Miller
SPudnich Breakdown - -,b -_Robbie -Glenn _ R
Y crb
Mark Stackhouse Slater, by Jeff Popp;
played a solo on his violin William L. Craig by
accompanied on the Shawn Seers; Maud
piano by his sister, Pat Craig by Julie Glenn;
Stackhouse. Tom Johnston by Kenny
Sharon Glousher and Millian; Bill Seers by
Debbie Scott did a St6phen Millian; Jim
recorder duet called Red Schneider by Bobby
River Valley, and Millian; Harry Arthur by
Glenyce McClinchey Michael Millian; Pete
played a piano solo. Glenn by Brian Glenn;
Lana and Leslie Bernice Anderson by
Lawrence sang two Debbie Scott; Ross
duets, You are my Robinson by Brent
Sunshine and Whatever Andrews; Shirley
Will be, Will Be, ac- Andrews by Debbie
companied by their Scott; Allan Craig by
mother, Mrs: Fred Daryl Plunkett; Marian
Lawrence. Haggitt by Angela
The Workshop skit was M i 11 i an ; Eleanor
narrated by Angela Bradnock ' by Brenda
Schneider. Many familiar Popp and Jewell Plunkett
business men and ladies by Kim Scott.
were impersonated by Brent Andrews thanked
members of the Ross Robinson for being
Workshop: Fred and chairman and also for
Laura Lawrence by assisting in Workshop
Sharon Glousher and activities.
Michael Van Dongen; Turn to page 18 •
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At a special ceremony last Thursday night during
the Cub and father banquet, seven Cubs joined the
First Clinton Scout Troop, which was formed just
last year. Left to right are Scout leader Barry
Clogg, Cubs Kris Kerrigan, Tim Craig, Shawn
Lester, Rodney Freeman, and Steven Gahwiler,
and Leader Wayne Wigelsworth. In back is Scout
leader Bob Semple. Missing were Cubs Eric Raith-
by and Doug Batkin. (news -Record photo)
cut flowers last
bundles of five or six. The
flowers should then be
placed in a tall container
with staight sides. To the
cool water add one
tablespoon of laundry
starch. Leave the
arrangement in a cool
place for four to six
hours.
Pansies should be
placed in a vase of water,
right up to their necks.
Rev. Seibert suggested
some special recipes to
make cut flowers last
longer.
Add one teaspoon of
alcohol, .to one pint of
water for baby's breath.
One tablespoon of alcohol
to
one pint of water
should be - used-- for -
foxglove, salvia,
delphinium and eight
drops of alcohol to a pint
of water can be used for
forget-me-nots and grape
hyacinths.
For anenome and lily of
the valley a half -cup of
white or cider vinegar
can be added to a pint of
water. Place gladioli in
fivt tablespoons of
vinegar and one quart of
water for four to. six
hours. Place the bouquet
in a cool place.
Ad
teaspoon
added to a quartof of watersugar
will make alyssum last
longer and three
tablespoons of sugar in
a quart of water should be
AUBURN
•
185425-th 1979
We are preparing a
SPECIAL
SOUVENIR
EDITION
to celebrate Auburn's 125th
If you have information, historical
articles, old photos, interesting stories
'of the history of Auburn and its people...
CONTACT:
• CATH WOODEN
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used for mums and
peonies.'
Use two teaspoons of
salt to a pint of water for
gallardia; one tablespoon
of salt to a quarteof water
forsix to eight hours for
tuberous begonias, then
lay the begonias on a soft
cloth in a cool place; one
tablespoon of salt to a
pint of water for minosa
and a quarter -cup of salt
to two quarts of water for
hollyhocks.
Larkspur will last
longer if a teaspoon of
vinegar and a teaspoon of
sugar is added to .a pint of
water.
A solution of tvo
tablespoons of sugar and
one tablespoon of salt
quart of water, left for
four to six hours can be
used for asters, colum-
bine and marigolds.
Florence Pullen
thanked Rev. Seibert for
his interesting and most
informative talk.
In other business, the
Clinton group sent their
hest wishes to their new
sister club, the Bayfield
Turn to page 18 •
-H conference
"Learn to do by doing"
is the motto of the 4-H
clubs of Ontario, and
more than 100, 4-H
,members will be learning
"how to be leaders at the 4-
H Leadership Con-
ference, June 16-20
The girls and boys,
aged 16 to 20 will par-
ticipate in discussion
groups and outdoor ac-
tivities to strengthen
leadership abilities at a
camp near Dorset,
Ontario. The programs
require delegates to work
as leaders and in groups.
"The conference is
based on a nautical
theme," says Miss Hill.
"Delegates are divided
into several ships with
crews, first mates and
captains."
Delegates are
evaluated as individuals
and as parts of a group
for participation, en-
thusiasm, and
organizational ability.
Extension represen-
tatives of the , Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture
and Food act as teachers
and advisors to en-
courage the potential
leaders.
On the final dayofthe
conference, individuals
will be selected to
represent Ontario 4-H
clubs in national 4-H
programs.
More than 9,000 rural
young people aged 12 to 20
participate in 4-H
agricultural club ac-
tivities in Ontario.
Through a variety of club
programs, they learn
agricultural skills,
responsibility, leadership
and citizenship.'
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