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4 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, December 22, 1976 Agicultural News Section Three Good-Looking Brother and Sister By Rod Stork, Assoc. Agri- cultural Representative Holiday Greetings! As we approach the Christ- mas Season, staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Bowmanville would like to pass on our Christmas Greetings, and we trust that 1977 will be a year of fulfilment in whatever you do. It's been a pleasure for us to serve the rural and urban communities alike and we hope that we can continue to be of service to agriculture in Durham in 1977. We want to o-opeîâtoî~ These are just two of our Representatives who can take care of all your Insurance Needs LIFE - FIREI-AUTO - R.R.S.P. Give usa ca|Il Drop in to see us EAST MALL 600 KING ST. E. 728-1661 N ESTLETON Presbyterian Ladies Aid Manger" and the benediction Mrs. Norman Johnstone closed this part of the meet- was hostess for the Christmas ing. meeting of the Ladies' Aid in For the programme read- the Secondary School room of ings were given by Mrs. the church on Thursday after- Johnstone, Trimming the noon. Christmas Tree and by Mrs. The president Mrs. George Clarence Ginn. "A Baby Boy" Heaslip, thanked the hostess, and "Christmas in the Don welcomed everyone and read Jail." an article "Women's Elbows Mrs. Johnstone, assisted by in the Christmas Shopping". Mrs. Ginn, served a lovely Opening with the hymn lunch and Mrs. Fred Dayes "While Shepherds Watched expressed the appreciation. Their Flocks" the Lords The January meeting will be Prayer was repeated in unison hosted by Miss Ruth Proutt. and Mrs.. Lee accompanied on Presbyterian Sunday Services the piano. In the Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Johnstone in charge of on Sunday morning, Miss the Devotional read portions Dorothy Bulmer, Deaconess of Isaiah, chapter 40. She read the scripture passages chose "Gifts" as the theme for Malachi 3:1-6 and Mathew her message as explained in 1:17-25. Temptations and the Upper Room. trials we have all been Minutes and correspond- through and yet, out of them, ence were read by Secretary- we have learned much. A treasurer Miss Ruth Proutt great modern preacher said and finances were reported, that, "Jesus Christ came not shut-ins are to be remembered to make life easy but to make with plants and cards are to be new great." We thanked God sent to former members for who bas chosen us for tasks Christmas. that will take head, heart and The roll call, "A Bible verse hand to bring them about. with the word "gifts" was Presbyterian Candle-Iight answered by twelve members Service The hvmn, "Away in a In the Presbyterian Church B T E-U that many farmers were surprised with the yields that did turn up in many crops, especially in corn, when harvest time rolled around. Some information put to- gether by Mr. Bev. Ells, Extension Horticulturist at the Agricultural Office, point out that 1976 wasn't all that bad a year and in terms of corn heat units or degree days available for crop growing conditions. This information was put together based an temperature and rainfaîl data collected at the farm of Martin Mostert, east of Bowmanville. It shows that for the period from the first of April to the 15th of October, we had a total of 3,069 corn heat units compared to the three year average from 1974 to '76 of 3,035. In terms of degree days, that isthose days that the thermometer was above 42 degrees F or 5 degrees C., we had a total of 3,040 degree days as compared to the average from 1968 to '76 of 3,138. One of the problem areas, however, for crop growing this year was that the hours of sunlight was down compared to other years and this did not allow for proper development in many crops, including spring grains. Total rainfall from April 1 to October 15th amounted to 20.9 inches at Bowmanville, com- pared to the average for 1968-76 of 18.6 inches. This again, would bear out what many farmers put up with, especially during haying sea- son, and during the harvest of spring grains. It should be pointed out that in assembling the data, the months of May, July and August were some- what below the average in terms of total number of corn heat units. These are very key months for crop growth, and this may explain why crops were not as good as in previous years. New Publication on Weeds "Ontario Weeds", a new publication available from the Ontario Ministry of Agricul- James Insurance Agency Limited 24 King St. E. Bowmanville For all your insurance needs Nesta Akey or Doug James a6 623-4406 at 7:30 p.m. a very solemn candle-light service was held. Reverend Stuart and Mrs. McEntyre of Port Perry assisted with Mrs. H. Viser in the senior choir with Peggy and Alison Scott and Yvonne Figuerido in the junior choir. The junior members in their clear young voices sang sever- al numbers and the senior members added much in their ministry of song. Alison Scott sang a delightful solo and her grandmother also assisted in the choir. Mrs. Marion Heaslip, presi- dent of the Ladies Aid and Mrs. Dorothy Lee, Sunday school superintendant assist- ed in reading Scripture pas- sages. Reverend McEntyre and Miss Bulmer delivered brief and timely messages. Bibles were presented by Mrs. Lee to Peggy Scott, Alison Scott and Yvonne Figuerido for their successfl completion of the Star Mem- ory project. For this they also received the Star Memory Certificates. Lunch and a social time concluded this memorable eveming. UnitedChurch%!! PARTNER In the United Church Rev- ORONO 983-5206 erend Victor Parsons spoke on ESSO HOME H EAT the theme, "Christmas Jour- SERVICE MIAIMf ture and Food will help anyone, from farmer to home gardener, to identify easily nearly over 270 of the most common weeds in Ontario. The publication was released in late November, includes with descriptions, 195 draw- ings and 53 colour photo- graphs of weeds found in Ontario. Although, the book is primarily aimed at farmers, it will also be useful for weed inspectors, agricultural col- leges, schools and home gardeners. The book provides the name, habitat, locality and description of the plant in layman's language, as well as giving the, illustrations and specific characteristics of var- ious weeds. Used in conjunction with Publication 75, the Guide to Chemical Weed Control Ontario Weeds will enable farmers to get the most effective weed control in their cropping program. The publi- cation is now available from the Information Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Agricul- ture and Food, Legislative Buildings, Toronto M7A 1A5, and a copy can be obtained, upon payment of $2.50 made payable to the "Treasurer of Ontario", from the Informa- tion Branch. Support Farm Organizations As we head into 1977, annual meetings at many of the farm commodity organizations will be held during the months of January and Februray. We strongly urge farmers to participate in your commodity group meetings and voice your opinions on the issues that are discussed. Too often, many farmers view them- selves as an underprivileged minority in society, maybe what should be done is to take pride in the fact that you are a farmer and that in the long run, most farmers are well rewarded for the efforts they put into their operations. Pride should replace self-pity in the agricultural commun- ity, as farmers have much more to be proud of than to be pitied for. This is not to say that everything is right and rosy in the agricultural com- munity and one of the ways to try and overcome some of the problems is to support your commodity organizations and voice the opinions that you have. Only in this way can effective policies and pro- grams be set up that will make agriculture a more rewarding occupation than it already is. Sowhen you receive notice of the Annual County Meeting of your commodity group, don't file the notice in the waste paper basket or pile it under other mail that you receive, but rather circle the date on your calendar and hang the notice on your bulletin board. In this way, you will remember the date and will want to get out and support your organization. Negotiations Are Underway At St. Marys The two year contract between about 95 union- ized workers and St Marys Cement Co. ex- pired this Friday, Dec. 17. A union spokesman said negotiations between the workers and the com- pany are underway. The hourly rated wor- kers at St. Marys are members of United Steelworkers Local 12219. ilMM% Some Men's & Boys' THERMAL UNDERWEAR PRICE Assorted Giant Pandas and Shaggy Dogs Up to $32.99 R2 PRICE ney" for his splendid message reading Luke 2: 20. Mary. and 'i made the journey to diet.ehem, the Wisemen also made the jour- ney. We, as Christians, must also make the journey as pilgrims in preparation to dedicate our lives to God's cause. These two good-looking youngsters are Julie and Lawson Gay. Julie was two-years-old and Lawson four-years-old in the fall. Their parents are Rick and Lynne Gay of Oshawa and proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gay of Courtice and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stainton of Tyrone. books as a banner year for crop growing conditions. How- ever, I think it is safe to say This Christmas, Give a Gift Certificate for Expert EarPiercing *Steri-Quik Method *Pain less À *Takes Seconds' *Non-Allergenic *Pre-Ster Iized GoId -Plated Studs Snd Cas ps Redeemable any lime + . V after Christmas. Hooper's Jewellers Ltd. 29 King Street East Ministry of Energy. Ontarjo Phone 623-5747 Darlington Generating Station PUBLIC NOTICE Ontario Hydro has submitted to the Minister of Energy, a proposal to construct a nuclear generating station in the Town of Newcastle near Bowmanville. The proposal outlines station details, an assessment of the potential environmental impact and the steps taken to discuss the station with the public to date. A Community Impact report has also been submitted to the Minister of Energy. This study examines the socio-economic impact that the proposed generating station will have on the area. The Minister wishes to be assured that all citizens have had an opportunity to comment on the proposed generating facility and therefore, is prepared to receive comments on the reports up to March 1, 1977. All submissions should be mailed to: Hon. Dennis R. Timbrell Minister of Energy 56 Wellesley Street West TORONTO, Ontario M7A 2B7 It is the Minister's understanding that these documents do not vary substantially from the preliminary proposals which were distribùted by Ontario Hydro in the local community during October 1975. Anyone wishing to review the proposals may do so at the Municipal Offices of: the Town bf Newcastle Bowmanville Hampton City of Oshawa Regional Office of the Municipality of Durham Public Utility Commission Offices of: Bowmanville Newcastle Oshawa Public Libraries in: Bowmanville - Orono Newcastle and McLaughlin Library in Oshawa Copies of the report are also available for public review at the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, the Ontario Hydro Bowmanville Area Office, and at the Ministry of Energy Offices at 56 Wellesley Street West in Toronto. Those persons who have questions regarding the public review process may contact Mr. Andrew Frame at the Ministry of Energy, 1-(416)-965-3051. Anyone who has questions regarding the content and clarification of the reports may contact Mike Machacek, Project Engineer, Ontario Hydro, 1-(416)-592-5216. Dennis R. 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