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8 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville October 30, 1974 Section Two Durham Agri News Soil Test Now And Save On Fertilizer In '75 Tight fertilizer supplies and prices increase in chemical nutrients have forced many Ontario farmers to take a second look at their fertilizer programs and at the benefits that can be derived from soil testing. In the past a lot of farmers have said their fields need additional fertilizer and have gone ahead and put it on however, with the current prices and supply situation, it is strongly recommended that farmers soil test and then apply additional fertilizer, if needed. So far this year the number of samples sent to the Ontario Soil Testing Labra- tory, operated by the Depart- ment of Land Resource Science for the Ontario Minis- try of Agriculture and Food, has increased by over 50 per cent as compared to 1973 totals. The technology is available to provide farmers with the information and data they need in order to fertilize where needed and in the right amounts. In addition to recommend- ing soil testing, there are other methods of a in nutrients to the soil. Ten tons of cattle manure to an acre, for example, will provide at least $21.00 e quivalent fertilizer value in th efirst crop year. On the same basis ten tons per acre of swine manure pro- vides an equivalent of $18:00 fertilizer vaue and two tons of poultry manure provides a $16.00 equivalent. In cases where soi fertility is already high, farmers can apply manure in sufficient quanti- ties so that additional com- mercial fertilizer is not re- quired. Crop rotation using a it- rogen fixing crop such as legumes also offers a good temporary and or permanent solution to nitrogen shortages. A legume grass sod with 50 per cent or more legumes will return 100 pound per acre of nitrogen when plowed down. While not always practical, such a rotation can help reduce your total nitrogen costs. Economical fertilizer use starts with a soil test, reports from the samples are mailed back in about two weeks from the laboratory. So farmers that take soil samples early can order their fertilizer requirements in plenty of time for the 1975 crop year. Early Diagnosis - Only Answer For Sleepers Syndrome Early diagnosis is vital to the successful treatment of sleeper's syndrome, a relativ- ely new problem in Ontario's feedlots. This infectious dis ease called thromboenholie meningoencephalitis or TEME, by scientists can kill feeder cattle within 24 hours after the first symptoms appear. IT usually strikes shortly after cattle arrive at the feedlot and sometimes developes so quickly that infecte animals die before anyone notices they are sick. The symptoms of sleeper's syndrome resemble those of polio and shipping fever. High ever is the first sign and shortl after the infected anima begins to look sleepy and severely depressed. It walks with its head down, is reluctant to move, dull in appearance and off its feed. Later the animal becomes stiff and walks with a swang unsteady gate. Complete par- alysis soon develops and just before death the animal lapses into a coma. A verterinary should be called immediately if any of THE-VEAR o uTEE on8 rU4-P TImne THE SANDERUM DANISH CULTIVATOR The Sanderum is better built. It's tougher . has extra engineering where it counts. Like every piece of eequipment from George White. The Sanderum will handle the hardest sod. It will make you a better seed bed. And the three year guarantee on every tine is your proof that Sanderum will outlast tthem all. See your nearby George White Dealer. TREWIN FARM EQUIPMENT ALLIS-CHALMERS SALES & SERVICE Blackstock 986-4283 Some Bowmanville resi- dents were among the approx- imately 400 who waited at- iently all night long to uy tickets for the concert of ex-Beatle George Harrison, Dec. 6 at Maple Leaf Gardens. Although tickets were not sold until 7:00 a.m. Friday, Harrison enthusiasts began arriving Tuesday evening with pup tents and enough food to sustain them. By Thursday evening the line had rounded the corner at Church. Despite rain and cold, the fans managed to entertain them- Now s the Tome to Insulate Your House R-7-2'1/2 R -8-2%/ R-10-31/2 R.-20-6"- Pal-O- Pak Zonolite Insulation Fibre Glass Loose Insulation 150 sq. ft. -$11.65 135 sq. ft. -$11.82 105 sq. ft.-$12.36 50 sq. ft. - $11.34 $2.30 A Bag $2.35 A Pack Come In and Ask For The Free Pamphlet On How f0 Fight the Rising Cost of Fuel by Improving Your Home's Insulation." Use You&'"CHARGEX" KING ST. WEST 623.2542 BOWMANVI LLE A Courtice Home, Homeword Bound For Lindsay selves with sing alongs. Most huddled under blankets while the less hardy left their companions to catch a few winks in their cars. A group of Hare Krishna added their chant to the general hubbub. Church Street regulars, by now inured to the vagaries of rock fans, scarcely deigned to notice another temporary invasion of their territory. Pop corn vendors were making a killing The camaraderie seemed to evaporate in the cool dawn when the tickets actually went on sale. One Bowmanville girl reported that she was literally carried to the box office by the crush of people surrounding her. "I'm sure my feet didn't touch the ground," she said. Only six tickets are now sold to each person for Maple Leaf Garden concerts after the fiasco for the Elton John concert. There was a public outcry after almost all of the tickets were sold to scalpers in 500 ticket blocks. ENFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Taylor were guests at the Smith - Burgeur wedding at Scarbor- ough. Mr. and Mrs. Don Griffin and Julie were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Pow- ers, Janetville, We are happy to hear that Mr. Leslie Cochrane is well enough to be out of bed and moving around. Recent cal- lers there were: Mr. Wilfrid Sanderson, Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Cochrane, Nestleton; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lynde and Joanne, Ashburn; Mr. Cecil Rahm and Mrs. Elmer Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Taylor, Oshawa, visited at the Taylor home. The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Green were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Bowman and Eric. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Samis attended a family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Smith of Columbus, who will shortly celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Yeo and Scott, Orono: Mr. and Mrs. Stan Bryce and Cindy, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gra- ham, Oshawa, were recent guests with Mr. and Mrs. Don Griffin and Julie. The country has made such social and economic studies that most families manage to have all the comforts of home except money. Blackstock Sewage Durham Regional Council that some regional councillors has deferred for two weeks a are unfamiliar with the area decision on whether or not to and this opportunity will allow block further development in them to "look at the situation the Blackstock area pending first hand". the completion of a sanitary The suggestion to block survey by the Health Board. development until the Health Scugog Mayor Lawrence Board survey is done is Malcolm requested that the contained in a works report decision be deferred until which explains that although after the next bus tour for the majority of Blackstock's regional councillors which will subsurface disposal systems ston at Blackstock. He savs are performing satisfactory. Survey problems may result from a prolonged period of wet weather. A high failure rate is anticipated in the septic tanks of the new subdivision on the east side of Blackstock. The problems there are caused by poor soil conditions and the high concentration of septic tank units. Both the Durham Regional Health Unit and the Ministry of the Environment have expressed concern. The recommended Health Board survey would investi- gate the urgency for a municipal sewa ge collection, treatment and disposal facil- ity in Blackstock. The survey could not be conducted untl the spring or fall of 1975. Tours of GM's Plant Resumed Public tours of the Oshawa passenger car assembly lines were resumed Monday, Oct- ober 21, it was announced last week by General Motors of Canada. Each working day, Monday through Friday, the one hour and forty five minute tour of two major plants, by means of The home of Ed (orhy in off ifs foundafion and on an way down the country road North, to the Taunton Road make way for the house and Courtice is 0W locafed some- exfremely large trailer owned past Oshawa Buildall and and east to Hwy. 35. Tree trailer which completely whére in the Lindsay area. On by Pollard the Mover of South Courtice Elementary branches and hydro lines had blocked the road. Thursday, this bungalow was Lindsay. The home made its School to the Courtice Road to be removed and altered to these symptoms are noticed since injections of common antibiotics usually stop the disease if they are given while the animal is still on its feet. However, once the animal is down, it is likely to die even if treated. Dead animals that may have had sleeper's syn- drome should be taken to a verterinarian or a verterinary services laboratory for a post mortem to confirm the diag- nosis. This may be important in preventing the disease from spreading in your herd. The death rate in most infected herds is usually not more that 5 per cent because some cattle are resistant to the disease but it has been known to go as high as 30 per cent in some feedlots. Provincial and Veterinary Services branch and Ontario Veterinary Scientists are studying the incidence and economic impact of Sleeper's Syndrome. A vaccine against it muy eventually be develop- ed, however it is too early to tell what progress bas been made and early diagnosis is resently the only way to andle the disease known as TEME. Storing Your Garden Produce Apart from providing fresh produce on a daily basis, the vegetable garden allows home owners to harvest in larger amounts certain crops that can be stored over a fairly long period of time. 'Such things as cabbage, potatoes, onions and the root crops including beets, carrots, pars- nips and rutabagas can be stored successfully under cool and moist conditions with some improvements, as area in a cool basement, or under a porch will be ideal for storage. In the basement, select a corner with a window opening so that the storage area can be ventilated and cooled. It need not be a large area, 5 feet by 8 feet will hold approximately 30 bushels of produce. Under the porch, enlarge one of the vents to one square foot and equip it with a louvre, screen and adjustable door. Insulat- ing material on the outside walls helps keep the storage cool, inside walls of basement storages and doors also re- quire insulation. As the season progresses watch for cold temperatures and severe frosts. Tempera- ture in the storage should not fall below 35 degress F. In cold weather the storage can be kept at the desired tempera- ture with little or no ventila- tion. During very cold spells it may be necessary to open the door to the storage allowing warm air in from the base- ment. The crop should not be too mature when harvested, otherwise it will break down quickly in storage, also avoid storing diseased or soft pro- duce. A booklet which outlines proper conditions for home storage is available to gar- deners. Publication 268, Home Storage of Vegetables, can be obtained by writing to the Information Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Agricul- ture and Food, Toronto, or contacting the Agriculture Office in Bowmanville. a 45-passenger train, will start at 1.30 p.m. from the South Main Office on Park Road South. 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