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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 6th, 1980-9 Van Belle on Gardening Letter to the Editor CUTTINGS What are cuttings? They aré pieces of plants without roots, and will.be induced'to produce their own root system. system. There are numerous ■ different types of cuttings, such as leaf cutting, eye cutting, softwood or leaf cuttings, root cuttings and hardwood cuttings, but in this article we will concern ourselves ourselves with the softwood or green cuttings. The softwood cutting - The best results are obtained when the plant or mother plant is in a good healthy growing stage and is producing producing good new growth 1 which we can use for cutting material, the shoot chosen must be healthy and in good condition, and must represent the mother pjant. Take the cutting from the mother plant as close to the base as possible and make sure that it tis soft so th'at they readily root. An important part of taking the cutting is the knife you use. It must be sharp, so that it will not leave frayed edges on the edge of the cut, and all cuttings must be cut with a slant at the bottom so that any excessive moisture can drop from the cutting and will not build up to start a rot at the base. The next step will be to remove any extra leaves left on the cutting, which will be below the soil or rooting medium. Most cuttings cuttings are inserted two-thirds into the rooting medium and the other third is left sticking , out on top. To induce rooting yoû can use, a rooting hormone hormone which will stimulate the ' •root formation and speed Up the process. This rooting hormone hormone is available in 1 3 different strengths, no. 1 is for softwood cuttings, which you would use for the cuttings described, no. 2 is for semi- ,hardwood cuttings and no. 3 is for hardwood cuttings. An interesting stage of Horticulture Horticulture was the time rooting hormones were just starting to be used and numerous ones were ouf on the market, but a lot of Horticulturists frbm all over the world, including .some of the famous horti- , culturists from the famed English gardens, had their own concoctions, all very secretly guarded. Each one was better for the propagation propagation of certain species of plants, different strength of the hormone acid, indolebuty- ric acid- and over thirty different acids or chemicals were tried in minute quantities. quantities. When I first entered the Horticultural field, everyone was trying to root the , different East Mailing apple understock, since they were expensive to buy and we could never get enough to supply our need, well in this case it never did help, but it stepped up the propagation of numerous numerous other plants and is used quite commonly in the horticultural horticultural ■ world today with excellent results. To start your cutting, use the no. 1 rooting hormone. Take the cutting and dip the , base into the hormone and then slightly tap the cutting to ' remove any excessive amount of the hormone, then take the cutting in between three fingers apd with a slight downward movement the cut-, ting is inserted into the rooting medium. Then firm the cutting in with your fingers and water thoroughly. The most important part of starting cuttings is never to- let the cutting dry out. This means the foliage on the top of the.medium, and not the medium or the base will rot. A gentle misting, with a mister once a day will usually be sufficient. In commercials operations electronic misting is used with a timer which mist the plants at set intervals, intervals, or by the activating of an electronic leaf which trips the valve for misting. Most indoor plants can be started from cuttings such as the Ivy, Peperromia, African Violets, .Begonias, Spidei* plants, Wandering Jews, and many more. For outdoor use it's the Geranium, again the Ivy's, and many shrubs can be propagated this way except. except. this should be done in the summer time. Until next week, happy gardening. As the Regional Councillor representing the Town of Newcastle on the Regional Review Committee I would like to bring the electorate up to date on the progress of this "review". If you recall the Committee consisted of a Councillor from each of the municipalities naniely Ajax, Brock, Newcastle, Newcastle, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby, Whitby, chaired by Councillor and Mayor of Oshawa, J. Potti- cary. In his original letter to members of his committee, the chairman wrote these. words. "First of all I would like to thank you for accepting this challenge to listen to the citizens of this Region on how their lives can be improved through their positive suggestions suggestions to our committee in the next few months." "Remember "Remember this is your committee committee working on behalf of your citizens who elected you to office, and I know you will be positive in your thinking. We are not meeting to destroy the Region but rather to improve it, because, in my experience, I have never been involved in an organization or company that could not be improved." So the committee went to the people and heard thirty- two written and thirty-nine oral presentations. The committee will deliberate deliberate on these briefs and present their recommendations recommendations to Regional Council for discussion and further decisions decisions as to how Bill 162 can be improved. Amendments to the Bill will be the responsibility of Queen's Park and as you can imagine could be a lengthy process spanning several years. I am referring to major changes such as municipal representation on Regional Council, Industrial Promotion and, Development, Sub- Division Approval Authority, Amalgamation of Conservation Conservation Authorities, Education Boundaries and the division of the Region into north and south jurisdictions to name a few. These major issues will no doubt receive the attention they deserve but, also the comments and suggestions of the average citizen whether it was written or verbal on the very basic concerns such as, "If greater emphasis is not placed on Social Services in the 80s delivery of these services will continue to decline," "Police re-institute at least in part, a former role 'The neighbourhood cop'," "The second marsh must be preserved", "The Region conduct a survey of the transportation needs of the residents (Regional Transit System)". "That the Region take action to improve its access- ability and undertake a public education program informing the public of its services and how to use them." . The Social Planning Council, Council, Town of Newcastle writes, "The average citizen finds its too intimidating to approach Regional Council person-' ally". "They acknowledge that Newcastle has benefitted in many ways from Regionalization, Regionalization, with the extension of Social Services such as Day Care, Family Counselling and in Public Works, with the repair to Regional Roads and new Sewage Plants". This extra curricular activity activity of the Review Committee will take longer than originally originally expected and recommendations recommendations to Regional Council Council may be as far away as April or May. Hopefully copies will be available on request. My election promise to you, was that, "I would continue to : consult with you on issues regional, local or personal." In view of this promise I am prepared to accept invitations from any citizen group such as Home and School, Service Clubs, Senior . Citizens etc. who would be interested in a short talk covering responsibilities responsibilities of Regional and Local Government,and the average citizens' concerns as heard by "The Regional Review Committee". Committee". One must realize however that my Municipal duties take priority but I shall endeavour to meet your requests if possible. Bill Clarke Regional Councillor Ward 3 Victoria Park Farm Newtonville, 786-2240. 681 attended Clarke Night School East York department crosses wires with Newcastle department The night classes at Clarke High School during 1979 was' the third largest under the jurisdiction of the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. Clarke has a total enrolment of 681 participants participants during the two sessions in 1979. The highest enrolment was registered in Cobourg in the two high schools where 1099 people enrolled to be followed by an enrolment of 1034 people at the Bowmanville High School. The high school in Brighton had a total enrolment of 641 participants with Port Hope following with 603 people, Courtiee with 493 ' and Campbellford with 296 local citizens taking part in the program. The total direct cost of the* program across the jurisdiction jurisdiction of the board has been set at $158,450. This 'does not include pro-rated costs of heat, light and administrative costs but does cover supervisor supervisor salaries, teacher salaries, salaries, secretaries, advertising, advertising, supplies and services. In revenue the board received received $57,300 from fees and a sum of $103,600 11 from provincial provincial grants. Total receipts from the program amount to $160,900. East York fire department radio transmissions are interfering interfering with fire communications communications in the Town of Newcastle. Newcastle. Fire chief,- James Haÿman pointed this out to the Community Services committee committee on Monday stating it could be quite serious. Hqyman pointed out That East York started using the radio frequency in December of 1979 which has been used by the Town of Newcastle and the former Town of Bowmanville Bowmanville dating back to 1969. Hayman stated that • the signal transmitted by East York is much stronger that that used by the Town. He said the stronger signal was interrupting communications between the Town's fire haïls and the tirelighters. The fire chief also pointed out that he had informed the department of communications communications about the program some , two months ago but up to this date nothing had been done the rectify the situation. He said the department assigned the radio frequencies and it was their duty to correct the present situation. The committee voted to have the fire chief and town manager go to, the apgroriate offices and ask that something something be done. i 1 The members,also suggested suggested that provincial and federal representatives in the Town should be asked for, assistance. assistance. Liberals would exempt farms gas excise tax Ed. Schamerhom, liberal candidate for the Durham- Northumberland riding said, "To assist the farmers in their continuing struggle with rising energy costs, the Liberal Liberal government will totally exempt from federal excise tax, all fuels used in the on-farm production and delivery delivery of food in Canada". Mr. Schamerhom was speaking to a large group of Liberal workers in Orono on Monday afternoon. "This will keep down the rising cost of food and provide the farming community to make an equitable wage with the rest of Canadian'workers. This is a bread and butter election and that affects all of us," said Mr. Schamerhom. "The Clark Conservatives . . .. you know... the C.C. party . ,. . clobber the common people and concede to the corporations .. . offered little to the farm community in "their budget. The Liberal government will allow all farmers to deduct as ex- penses, wages paid to the spouse of the farmer who is his working partner. And believe me you and I know how hard they work. Liberals recognize the extraordinary contribution the farm family makes to the success of* Canadian agriculture. A Liberal Liberal government will do something about it." "Wç've all been hurt by the high' interest rates. Sometimes Sometimes I think Clark is a reverse Robin Hood. -Steal from the poor to give to the rich. And the farmers like the rest of us have suffered. A Liberal government will protect protect and enlarge the Farm Credit Corporation and most, importantly will maintain the present interest rate advantage advantage to qualified producers". "A Liberal government works for and with jhe farmers," concluded Mr. Schamerhom. Notice of Application by , The Corporation of the Town of Newcastle to Dispense with a Vote of the Electors TAKÉ NOTICE THAT: The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle intends to apply to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of the construction of storm drainage facilities in the Courtiee Area of the Town of Newcastle in connection with two O.H.A.P. subdivisions 18T76027 and 18T76048 at an estimated cost of $350,000.00 which amount shall be raised by the sale of debentures payable out of the general rate over a period not exceeding five years. (b) The' entering into an agreement with Her Majestry the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Housing for the provision of an interest free loan of $282,700.00 for the construction of said works on the security of debentures repayable over a term, of five years, 2. Application will be made to the Ontario Municipal Board for an'order tq. dispense with the assent of the electors to the undertaking of the said works. Any ratepayer may, within twenty-one days after the first publication of this notice, serve personally or by registered mail on the Clerk of the Town of Newcastle, at the address given below, a notice in writing stating his objection to such approval and the grounds of such objection and that if a public hearing is held, he or his agent will attend such bearing to support such objection. * f • 3. The Ontario^ Municipal Board may order pursuant to the statute that the assent of, the electors shall not be required and may approve of the said works, and the borrowing from the Ministry of Housing, but befote doing so it may appoint a time and place for a public hearing when any objections will be considered, but notice of such hearing will tie given only to those persons who have given notice Of objections as provided for above. DATED at the Town of Newcastle this 23rd day of January 1980. f Joseph M. Mcllroy, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk 40 Tempérance Street Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6.