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Durham Agri News 1975 Junior Farmer Talent Festival Over 2,300 young people from across Ontario attended the Annual Jufiior Farmer Talent Festival at Toronto's Ru, lYork Hotel on February 1st This was a record attendance with an increase of nearly 600 over last year. The events in the day's program proved popular for both per- 'mers and spectators. There over 200 entries in the v'rious competitions which included: Publie Speaking, Debating, Folk Singing, Vocal Solos, Modern and Old-Time Square Dancing, Two Choir Festivals and numerous other activities, including, art, photography, crafts, poetry and essay exhibitions. Win- ners in the various events were as follows: Public Speak- ing - Lynn Hudson, Middlesex County; Ladies' Vocal Solo - Rita Stickwood, Ontario Coun- ty and Sharanne McMurchy, University of Guelph - tied; Men's Vocal Solo - Bruce Jakeman, Oxford County; Ladies' Trio - Jill, Janice and Cathy Stone, Ontario County; Folk Singing - Elgin County; Modern Square Dancing - Ontario County; Old Time Square Dancing, Grey Coun- ty;ý S.A.B. Choir Festival, Durham County; S.A.T.B. Choir Festival, Middlesex County; Debating - Don and Bob Macdonald, Middlesex County: Poetry - Nancy Hur- anze, Elgin County and Karen Graham, Prince Edward County; Essay - Rhonda Ferguson, Huron County; Photography - (a) People - Paul Smit, Oxford County; (b) Landscape - Eileen Elms, Oxford County; (c) Design in Nature - Eileen Elms, Oxford County; (d) Slide Set and Commentary - Eileen Elms, Oxford County. The participants from Dur- ham County were as follows: Marie Irwin, Ruth and Elaine Kellogg, R.R. 1, Port Hope ln the Ladies' Trio Competition. John Larmer of R.R. 1, JOHN F. General nsurance FIRE and AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Contact: HARRY VOERMAN 623-3111 or 623-3950 118 KING ST. E. AT ENTN FR WHYPAYM( SA PREMIU GAS -D MO Prompt Please C Blackstock in the Public Speaking; Arlene Allin, R.R. 1, Orono in the Slide Display; Janice Yellowlees, R. . 1, Enniskillen in the Craft Dis- play; Louise VanCamp, R.R. 1, Blackstock in the Art Display; Nancy Knox and Eric Bowman, R.R. 1, Ennis- killen in the Vocal Solo Competition. As well, as we mentioned earlier, the Dur- ham County Junior Farmer Choir, under the direction of Mr. Doug Dewell, were the winners in the S.A.B. Choir Festival held at the Talent Night Highlighting the-evening show of stars which features the winners of the day's events was the announcement of the Junior Farmer Travel Schol- arship recipients for the Australian, New Zealand visit and the United Kingdom trip. Peter Fleming of Oxford County received the first of these awards which is the Australian, New Zealand Ex- change sponsored by the Junior Farmers Association of Ontario and the United Co- operatives of Ontario. Junior Farmers receiving the United Kingdom Scholar- ships were: Arlene Allin of R.R. 1, Orono - Durham County; Jim Hammell, Bruce County; Bonnie Millen, Peter- borough County; Donna Mc- Kay, Perth County; Jim Phelan, Huron County and Bert Thom, Lanark County. We do want to extend congrat- ulations to Artene Allun for being selected to take part in the United Kingdom Scholar- ship Trip, as this is one of the top awards sponsored by the Junior Farmer Association. Durham Junior Farmer Annual Meeting On February lOth, 50 Junior Farmers met at the Agricul- tural Office in Bowmanville for the Annual Meeting of the Durham Junior Farmers. A number of items were discus- sed, including, amendments to the Junior Farmer Constitu- tion, which is updated each year to keep in touch with all members. Another highlight of the meeting was the election of the new slate of officers for 1975 - '76 with the following result: President - Mary Ann Doyle, R.R. 3, Bowmanville; Provincial Dir- ector - Lorna Budd, R.R. 1, Port Hope with the Alternate Provincial Director being. Ruth Kellogg, R.R. 1, Port Hope; First Vice-President is David Kellogg, R.R. 1, Port Hope; Second Vice-President, Grant Best, R.R. 1, Hampton; Secretary for the upcoming year is Brenda Metcatf of R.R. 2, Bowmanville; the Treasur- er is Tom Barrie of R.R. 4, Bowmanville; Press Reporter and Newsletter Editor is M ERS! )RE ? NVE ON UM QUALITY DIESEL FUEL TOR OIL t Delivery al Collect OIL WHITBY 668-3381 Orono Girl Wins Travelling Scholarship to U.K. Re ports à The annual meeting of the Bowmanville and District Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society was held Thurs- day, January 9th in the Red Cross Rooms at 28 Division Street. The meeting was held' at 8 p.m. with the President Kay Forsey presiding. The prayer was read by the president and the minutes of the last annual meeting were read by Pat Griffin and approved. Treasurer Hi Ormiston gave his report as follows: Balance in bank December 31, 1973 - $510.14; balance in the bank December. 31, 1974 - $549.12; campaign fund 197 - $2668.95; expenses for the year 1974 were $3665.01. Chairman Pat Griffin gave the Public Relations Report. Advertisements were placed in the four anea newspap ers for all Blood Donor Clinics. Flyers were placed in stores for the August and November Clinics. Dispînys were put up their trip and visit to the Nation's Capital. Mid-March Application of Nitrogen To Winter Wheat Many farmers anxious to be out in the fields again, begin to spread nitrogen on their winter wheat about this time of year or slightly later depending on your location in the province. However, farm- ers should be warned against applying the fertilizer too early. Because the ground is frozen, nitrogen will sit on the soil surface until it is washed into the low s ots or draina e by rain or melted snow. In tge spring the farmer frequently finds there is too little nitrogen on his field's high spots and too much on the low ground. To get the most benefit from nitrogen on winter wheat, spread it from mid-March to mid-April or slightly later, depending on where you live in Ontario. If you live east of Toronto, you are probably better off to put on nitrogen in mid-April to the end of April. Apply during the mornmgs when t he fields are still hard. It can be absorbed into partially thawed ground dur- ing warm afternoons. This way, there is less chance of rain washing the nitrogen away before it moves into the soil. Although premature nitro- gen application is wasteful, it does not ay to delay applica- tion unti after the end of April. Between then and mid-May, winter wheat starts to grown, but usually the ground is too wet for field work. If the nitrogen is not on winter wheat by the end of April, it usually cannot be applied until after growth is begun, by which time the opportunity for it to be of most benefit has passed. a-t Annual Jance Yellowlees of R.R. 1, Enniskillen. If there are young people in the County between the ages of 14 and 30 who are interested in fellowship and activities with other young people, we would suggest you get in touch with one ofsthese eople about the possibility of ecoming a member of the Junior Farmer Club in the County. The membership drive is on presently, and if at all interested, should contact one of the executive members about joining. 4-H'ers Visit Ottawa Each year, the Durham County Milk Producers spon- sor an Award Trip for four outstanding 4-H Agricultural Club members in Durham County along with two chap- erones to Ottawa to visit the Parliament Buildings and other places of interest in Ottawa. While in Ottawa, the members are hosted at the Parliament Buildings by the member of Parliament for Northumberland-Durham, Mr. Allan Lawrence. They have an opportunity to sit in the member's gallery and listen to uthe questin period that takes place in the House of Commons each day,aand learn a littie bit more about what takes place in the House of Commons. As well, the 4-H'ers will visit other points of interest in Ottawa such as the National Art Gallery, the National Archives, the Nation- al Mint and other places of interest. This year the winners of the trip were: Sue Vice of R.R. 1, Enniskillen; Janice Yellowlees of R.R. 1, Enniskil- len; Mary Lou Malcolm of R.R. 1, Blackstock, and Elaine Kellogg of R.R. 1, Port Hope. These four young ladies, along with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Huggins, of R.R. 2, Port Perry did visit Ottawa on February 13, 14 and 15 and we know they will have enjoyed Meet Section Two her report for Missng Per- sons ornemakers I.E.A. and Disasters: Five Homemakers serviced the area in two homes until May when it was taken over, and is carried on from Oshawa General Hospit- al. Eight adults and 16, children were assisted. President's Remarks by Kay Forsey: The Art Festival was a firstbfor our schools this year. Memoriam Cards are now available at all Funeral, Homes in our area. The film Blood is Red All Over The World is available to all by contacting the branch. At this time, President Kay Forsey presented Treas- urer 'Hi' Ormiston with a Certificate of Merit as a token for all his faithful years of service. It was recommended by the Arlene Allin, R.R.1 Orono, was one of six winners of United Kingdom Travelling Scholarships for 1975. The award is sponsored by the Ontario Junior Farmers Association and is one of the most coveted awards available to Junior Farmers. The winners as shown in the picture left to right are: Arlene Allin, R.R.1, Orono - Durham County; Jim Hammell, R.R.1, Dobbington - Bruce County; Donna MacKay, R.R.2, Stratford - Perth County, Bonnie Millen, R.R. 1, Omemee - Peterborough County; Jim Phelan, R.R. 2, Blyth - Huron County; Bert Thom, R.R. 2, Alimonte - Lanark County; Mr. Henry Stanley, Agriculture Representative from Hallon County who will be acting as leader of the group. - Photo by Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. for blood clinics around town and in our own window. This window was changed several times. Contact was made with the Chamber of Commerce and the Recreation Depart- ment to advertise the chnics on the sign at the town hall.' Letters were sent out for a special blood donor meeting in December. Write ups of the meetings and clinics were put in newspapers. Thank you notes were sent out. Letters were sent out in March for the campaign. Betty Spry gave the Blood Donor Reports: 1,119 units of blood were collected at five clinics; Courtice High School Bn the Leslie Trophy; Our film "Blood is Red Ahî Over The World" was shown sever- al times A special meeting was hetd in December, to promote a committee. We are grateful to the Bowmanville Lions Club and the area Kinsmen for their support. Chairman'Betty Sprygave the Women's Works Report; 1,948 articles were completed by the 65 members; 20,737 swabs and wipes were done for B.T.S. Kneewarmers were presented to area nursing homes. Warm articles were used locally for I.E.A. and are on hand for future needs. Services for Seniors- was given by Chairman Jean Brownlee that the program was in effect at Marnwood. Sunset Lodge was visited as was Strathaven Nursing Home. Chairman Iva Living gave the Loan Cupboard Report as follows: 91 articles out for year; Purchases were - 6 adj. walkers, one adj. raised toilet seat; one commode chair; two quad canes and 12 pair of rubber crutches. Donations were $130.00; one wheelchair from Lord Elgin School, one wheelchair with extensions from Ontario Street School; one chair for over toilet and one commode chair. The first aid chairman H. Luxton gave his report as follows: examined scouts at Hampton, gave Introductory Course at St. John's Church and standard course in Hamp- ton. Gave lecture on first aid and safety at Ontario Street School. Youth report read by M. Crowe for Joan Santomero. Lord Elgin School donated a wheelchair; Ontario Street School donated a wheelchair; Saint Joseph's School took part in the World Art Festival; 60 stuffed toys from South Courtice School were given to the Christopher Robin Home. A summer program was held and the students in this staffed the August Blood Clinic. Bowmanville High School has a youth group and Courtice Secondary School has formed a Red Cross Club. Water Safety report read by D This year DSC E Durham College's DA Open House and Fashion Show emphasize Canada's Conversion to the Metric System. Sunday & Monday IISE0 Feb 23 Noon to9 Feb24lOtolO Durham College Offers Three-Day Seminar on Landsca Durham College is offering a three day seminar - Febru- ary 26, 27 and 28 - designed to help everyone who has a need for irrigation to understand what is involved. The course, will cover pumps, water supply, cost of different types of systems and general main- tenance of all systems. The course is divided into three sections. Day one? - general principles. Day two - agricul- ture. Day three - turf and landscape irrigation. There will also be a display of pe, Agriculture equipment. ll sessions run Rexdale. Canadian Joh from 9:00 p.m. to 12 Noon, and Manville Company and R from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bird Sprinkler Manufacturi Wednesday, Thursday and Company are providing au Friday, February 26, 27 and visual materiat. 28. Cost for the 18 hour cours Edward Stevenson of A and $30. If interested contacti E Sprinkler Service of Cam- Durham College Registra bridge is the course co-ordin- Office - 576-0210 (extenE ator. He will be assisted by 236) and an official applical J.A. Hoople of Daymond form will be mailed to y Limited of Mississauga; B.E. You may also register Cauthery of Triangle Plumb- person at the College 9:00 a ing and Heating Supply, to 4:45 p.m. daily, or Moni Toronto; and Jim Young of through Thursday eveni Building Products Supply, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. ns- ain ers udio e is the -ar's sion tion 'ou. .in .m. iday ngs The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, February 19, 19 Anne Kristensen are Press BLACKSTOCK Secretaries Thp club name is 4-H Club decided as Blackstock Super On February 4, 17 girls and 4 Stitchers. For this project we leaders attended the first 4-H have to make a sampler, a meeting for the spring project, learner's article and a 'free "A Touch of Stitchery". The choce" article. Mrs. Williams results of our elections were gave a historical outline of Debra Sutton, President. embroidery and next Mrs. Debbie Prosser, Vice-presid. Martyn gave us a lesson on the ent; Leanne Fisher, Treasur- colour wheel and colour har- er, and Julie Turcotte and mony. We then discussed with Mrs. McLaughlin the require- Youth Chairman that Mar ments of the project. The girls Ann Groetelaars be You were then given a list of Representative to the branch. articles to be contained in our Approved. work box. Our new president, The offices were declared Debra, closed the meeting vacant and the nominatin with our motto, "Learn to do committee's report was rea by doing!" and approved. The new pres- ident, Pat Griffin then tookthe chair The meeting was adjourned and coffee was served. Sorry that Mr. Tennyson Sameils is a atient in Port Perry Hospita. Not aliR.R.S.' Consider the Toronto Dominion Retirement Savings Deposit. The TD RSD is a bank deposit. That's the big differ- ence. Its attractive interest rate is adjusted twice yearly to match that of the TD five-year Certificate of Deposit. And you never have to worry about fluctuations in the market value of stocks and bonds as you would with some other R.R.S.P.'s. Finally, there's no interest penalty for deregistering your TD RSD at any time. As with all R.R.S.P.'s, eligible annual contributions are deductible from your current taxable income - up to $4,000 in some cases. So depending on your circumstances, the 1974 income tax you defer can be substantial. For example, if you're an Ontario resident earning $15,000 per year, have a spouse without an earned income, two children under 16, and no company pension plan, you're allowed to contribute $3,000 to a TD RSD. A $3,000 reduction in your taxable incone will result in a current year tax deferral of $1,024! That same person contributing 5% of their earned income to a company pension plan can contribute up to $1,750 and make a 1974 tax savings of $600. Your TD Manager is the person to ask about a TD Retire- ment Savings Deposit. You'll get all the facts, and you'll be pleased to know that you can start for as little as $250 with contributions of $100 or more whenever you wish. But hurry, March lst, 1975 is the deadline for the 1974 tax year. iD ITS TIME IS NOW. S>v q)rv f L CA 1'. I Bietty bpry tor orna uoveriy. There were programs in Orono and Newcastle. Bow- manville had a recreation department program and Hampton held a private camp at Cedar Park. The brane suplied awards and pam- T O TO u O M UNION s oahi exce tHmtn hliman KayseygHavpton.the bank where people make the difference Chairman Kay Forsey gave Red Cross Members Hear