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ATE AAS TE A EE REN Ate ------------ -- i ---- -------- 8 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 25, 1998 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" ROAD WATCH-SCUGOG: Scugog's newest road safety program got off to a good start last Thursday (Aug. 20) as Diane Martin, chair of Crosswalk Committee which was responsible for the installation of lights on Hwy. 7A near two local schools, donated $1,369.45 to the group. Receiving the donation was Ward 2 councillor Ken Carruthers and Road Watch-Scugog chair Janet Vendrig, with daughter Kyla. CHRIS HALLPORT PERRY STAR Back-To-School Dysan 100 ( A N A ONLY! PAPERMATE Bond ¥% White "Liquid Paper" 41540-56427 FYFE: DYSON HD 3%." 2 per card. [+]:1[ef OUR SALE Formatted PRICE 2.59 per pack Comes with plastic case. 13035-62235 IBM formatted. 10 per box 13035-62237 Macintosh formatted. 10 per box HILROY Composition Book 43100-09910 9-3/4" x 7-1/2". 200 page. Softbound PRANG Coloured Pencil Sets 72067-22120 12 pencil set......... 2.69 set. : 72067-2240 YOUR Einoles 24 pencil set.......... 5.19 set 72067-22360 DIXON 36 pencil set......... 7.69 set. "Pink Pearl" DIXON Wedge Cap Erasers 72067-34513 Pencil tip. 15 assorted colours per card. Sr AR #101 Erasers 72067-10103 3 erasers per card. ) [) 8 August 37, iceCentre = 1998 188 Mary Street, Port Perry 985-7383 a p---- 2}. ryAVAR AG iy Plenty of rain and sun has kept crops right on track By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Recent rains and high temperatures have local crops right on schedule, says a local OMAFRA official. According to Neil Moore, a crops specialist with the Port Perry Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Farm and Rural Affairs office, the plentiful rains and sunshine in Scugog have kept local fields on track. "Things should be in pret- ty good shape; we're getting reasonably good rains and lots of high temperatures," he said yesterday, the morn- ing after a long series night thunderstorms brought up to two inches of rain to the area. "Some are still working on their late spring harvest but right now is a quiet time for most people," he said. "Beans and corn are ripening up nicely; they're coming up fairly rapidly. We're still at least two weeks ahead in most places, others are closer to three." Scugog, he says, is not experiencing the drought conditions other areas of Ontario are currently fight- ing through. "We're definitely not in a drought situation. We're get- ting good rains and we're okay now. Most fields are in good shape -- some even have water pooled in them," he said, adding that there 1s only the odd pocket of land that is still in desperate need of moisture. If growing conditions remain constant, bean crops could be harvested in about three weeks while coin silage harvesting would start a week prior to that. This year, he continues, has been quite a turn-around from 1997. "At this time last year we where about two weeks behind schedule so I'd say we're about a month ahead of 1997. If we don't get any frost until mid-September we'll be doing great," Mr! Moore said, adding that last week's night-time tempera- ture drop to single digits delayed growth somewhat. A killing frost is deemed as anything below minus two Celsius. "It'll take them a couple of days to regroup, to start growing again. If we can keep the nice weather until mid-October or so we'll have perfect weather for harvest- ing. We're going to have a reasonably good yield this year." The only problem with the 1998 growing season, he says, is that farmers will see a slight drop mn their prices because farmers all over North America are experi encing similar good condi tions. "The crop price 1s gong to be down, maybe by as much as 25 per cent, because everyone is having a good year and they're all compet- ing to see their goods." Two hour hike through Glen Major area On Sunday, Sept. 6 members of the Oak Ridges Trail Association and guests will hike the Glen Major area. The hike will be at a moderate pace over five to six km. with hills and take one to two hours. Beginners and families are welcome. Meet at 2pm on the east side of Uxbridge, 7th conc., 2 km. north of Durham Rd. 5 or 6 km. south of Durham Rd. 21. (7th Conc. is first road west of Lakeridge Rd./Durham Rd. 23.) Contact Vanessa/Bruce Rodman at 905-852-7634. lifestyle. Our We extend built here! that enhances an independent quality living experience, and | ° efficient service cannot he surpassed a nywhere. Our greetings and invite you lo come and see what we have "Modern Lifestyle in Old World Charm" The McCully family have been established in the local area for over 25 years. We have created an environment warmest ° To Come See Us: 16007 Simcoe St., North All Inclusive: e 24 hour Supervision commitment lo a e Furnished Suites Meals and Snack e Specialize in Diabetes e In Town Transportation Registered Nurse Assessment Nutritional Assessment e Pet Therapy To Contact Us Please Call: (905) 985-4354 Port Perry, Ont. [.91. INH A Home With A Hearl