B. H. S. Players Present Entertaining " You Can't Take It With You J|. ■ \J Mjx Vr FZ- ¥ ■B 1 The Saturday evening cast from the Bowmanville High School production of You Can't Take It With You is shown here after the conclusion of four successful evening performances at the B.H.S. auditorium. You Can't Take It With You is a \ tçB-p! am ; ip*! \ / Two of the cast members from You Can't Take It With You get some last-minute make-up. lmi!| Grandpa discovers, much to the relief of his entire family, that he isn't in debt to the Internal Revenue Service after all. SUBARU C&C MOTORS LTD. Daily Car Rentals Parts - Service SUBARU Performance With Economy 2 LOCATIONS to bring you a larger selection of quality new & used vehicles. 155 King St. W. Oshawa 579-6224 160 Slmcoe St. S., Oshawa 728-0181 or 728-7554 By John E. Finlay, Agricultural Representative CORNROOTWORM CONTROL: There are two species of rootworms that are found in Ontario. The Northern Corn Rootworm extends from Essex County to the Quebec boundary and is most troublesome troublesome in counties west of Toronto and to a limited extent extent in counties as far east as Northumberland. The Western Corn Rootworm extends extends from Essex to the Quinte area, but is still in very low numbers east of Oshawa. While rootworms are present present in Durham County, it does not mean that the insect is a problem on each farm in the county, or indeed in every field on the same farm. Root- worm populations vary for a number of reasons, the most important being crop rotation. Crop rotation is the best means of control, both for effectiveness and low cost. Where insecticides are used, farmers should leave some untreated rows for comparison. comparison. Unfortunately, research has not yet provided us with a good useable and reliable threshold that a farmer can use, BEEF PRODUCERS MARKETING MEETING: * By Brian E. Hall, P. Ag„ Assoc. Agricultural Rep. The Ontario Cattlemen's Association in cooperation with the Durham County Cattlemen's Association are hosting a Beef Marketing Meeting on Monday, May 30th at the Blackstock Recreation Centre, The meeting will include a film and discussion on rail grading of beef and Dan Sideen, Manager of Electronic Marketing System speaking on the Electronic Auction. A highlight of the program is a live demonstration of the electronic auction in the afternoon, afternoon, followed by a tour of the farm of John Bonsma and Sons and a look at how several lots of cattle described by the Electronic Auction are sold, Lunch 1 is available for $5.00. All interested beef producers arc invited to attend. i y m: 1/ m comedy about the daughter of a poor and eccentric family of would-be artists and loafers who is about to marry into a family of wealthy Wall St. stockbrokers. The play is set in 1938. Scott Irwin (left), as Grandpa, is shown here with Brad Fraser as Paul Sycamore; Dave Brown as "f > 4 Pu t 'W 'S'p-Mi Alice (centre) portrayed by Shauna Whiten, cannot be dissuaded from leaving home by her mother, played by Bev Whiten (right). At left is Susan Housley, who was "Essie". JUNIOR AGRICULTURISTS PROGRAM 1983: At last, spring is here and with the new season comes the thoughts of hiring summer help. This year, why don't you employ a student with a difference difference - a youth that wants to learn all about your farm and rural living. The Junior Agriculturalist Program sponsors students 16 - 17 years of age with no previous farm experience (but lots of enthusiasm) to take part with every facet of farm life. The program runs from June 20 to August 20. The student receives a $16 per day allowance - one half paid by OMAF and the remaining portion portion by the Host Farmer. You Section Two Thp Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 18,1983 11 22 and has been banned in tne U.S. This is not true, according according to Consumer findings and we should be aware of this. Mrs. H. Prescott, convener of Agriculture and Canadian Industries was in charge of the May meeting. Mrs. W. Brown, Pres, was in charge of the business part of the meeting. She welcomed a goodly number of members and visitors and especially Mrs. S. Jefferey, who had been absent for some time, following a hip operation. Mrs. Brown paid tribute to our past Pres, and the late Mrs. Gordon Moffatt and a minute's silence was observed in her memory. The singing of the Ode and repeating of the Lord's Prayer opened the meeting. The Roll Call 'Exchange a bulb or outdoor plant' was conducted by Mrs. H. Prescott and Mrs. Wm. Polak. As each member's name was called, each received a plant or bulb which had previously been numbered. Several recommendations from the Executive were dealt with. It was decided that we would still contribute pennies or coins for 'Pennies for Friendship'. The subject of a summer outing and a community project project to replace our school prize will be decided at our June Meeting. Our new programs and membership cards were given out and Mrs. S. Found Sect,- Treas. had the suggestion or question box ready. Mrs. A. Vandergaast will be our alternate District Director as Mrs. H. Cyrderman is now District Director owing to the death of Mrs. G. Moffatt. A letter of sympathy from Providence-Shaws W.I. was read as regards Mrs. Moffatt's passing. It was agreed that our W.I. will accept the invitation to visit Hampton W.I. on Jan. 3rd, 1984 at 1:30 p.m. The delegates to District Annual at Solina on May 19th be Mrs. W. Brown, Mrs. H. Cryderman, Mrs. H. Prescott and Mrs. A. Vandergaast. Maple Grove will extend an invitation at the District Annual to host our Fun Fair in October. Date to be decided later. The meeting closed with the repeating of 'Collect' and singing 'O Canada'. Mrs. H. Prescott and group served a variety of muffins, jam and jelly, tea and coffee during the social hour. Press Sect. Wihnie Brown LETTER TO THE EDITOR May 11,1983 The Editor The Canadian Statesman, 62 King St. West, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K9 On behalf of the Oshawa Shrine Club, I wish to thank the people of Durham Region for their support of the 31$t annual Shrine Circus on May 7th. This event is the major fund raising event of local Shriners and it can only be a success with the backing of the people of the area. Your excellent coverage has helped in no small way to make this happen. So once again, thanks from all the Durham Region Shriners Shriners and those children who will benefit from the funds raised for this worthy cause. tours truly, Len Reid, Circus Chairman, Oshawa Shrine Club. Donald ; and Kevin Anyan as Boris Kolenkhov. MAPLE GROVE W.I. Maple Grove W. I. were treated to an interesting talk on dried flowers and grasses by Mrs. A. Barnes, a former W.I. member. Mrs Barnes told about three methods of drying flowers and grasses using various grasses and weeds that we find along our roadsides roadsides as well as flowers. Mrs. Barnes had made an arrangement arrangement using grasses and straw flowers which was won by Mrs. W. Smith, having the lucky cup at lunch time. Mrs. Wm. Polak had introduced introduced Mrs. Barnes and thanked thanked her afterwards for her demonstration demonstration and for answering answering our questions and presented presented her with a gift. Mrs. H. Prescott read a humorous poem entitled "A Farmers Wife Is". Mrs. T Kelsev commented the Motto "Every member should grow turnips. Turn up for meetings, turn up with a smile, turn up with new ideas, turn up with new members, turn up with determination to make everything count for something good and worthwhile". worthwhile". She said "several books have been written for children on Turnips", most of them humorous. An 1889 cookbook stated that turnips should be avoided by people with weak digestions. People who came to the new land ate turnips to alleviate scurvy at that time. Turnip is one vegetable that contains only 100 calories for two cups. Turnips are also used as food for livestock. Mrs. Kelsey concluded concluded with repeating the Motto. Mrs. H. Prescott commented commented on the Consumer i report on using tin foil for cleaning our silver. Apparently Apparently this method will gradually wear away the silver plate. We are advised to use a reliable reliable silver cleaning product. Also, some salesmen selling stainless steel' cookware are advising people that wear- ever cookware sold around 1949 dangerous to our health would also receive a tax credit valued at $8 per day for room and board. If this program interests you, contact Barbara Kell, Junior Agriculturist Coordinator, Coordinator, Newmarket Agriculture Office at 416 895-4519. Think about it - it could be a very rewarding summer! DURHAM Regional Municipality of Durham NOTICE PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the health, safety and comfort of the community is greatly dependent on the facilities and services provided by ouï Works Department; AND WHEREAS the support from the community is vital in the continuing efficient operation of our public works services such as; street maintenance, refuse disposal, water supply, sanitary sewer systems, road construction and snow removal; ( AND WHEREAS the quality and effectiveness of 'Ihese facilities and services are dependent on the continued efforts and skills of Public Works Department staff; NOW THEREFORE,I, G. Herrema, Regional Chairman, do hereby proclaim May 22-28,1983 "PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" in the Region of Durham to recognize the contributions that public works officials and staff make everyday to the health, safety and comfort of our lives. DATED at Whitby this 11 th day of May, 1983. G. Herrema, Chairman Region of Durham The facilities operated by the Region's Works Department will be open to the public during the week. To make arrangements, or for further information, please contact Works Department 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby Phone (416) 668-7721 Vandermale Greenhouses 3 Milas East of Newcastle. 1 Mile North on Morgan's Corners Rd. OPEN 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. DAILY All Geraniums (upright and hanging) $1.20 Box Plants, Flowers & Vegetables (6-Box) $1.05 Impatiens & Begonias (4-Box) $1.05 Flats of 20 Plants $3.15 Only in Petunias, Marigolds, Aiyssum, Snaps and Dusty Miller Tuberous Begonias (upright & hanging) From $1.05 Hybrid Patio Tomatoes (in 6" pots) $1.75 Filled Hanging Baskets 6" $3.05 8" $6.5010" $7.50 Planters ■ Urns - Balcony Planters Dracenas, Vincas, Lobelia, Fuchsia, Garden Mums 9 Varieties of Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumber Plants Egg Plant ■ Muskmelon, Pumpkin and Many More! • Orono Fourth Line A Third Line S . w . Q) j- V) ro -- \ Hwy. 2 5 Cour. More Rd. b L Newcastle