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Recent holiday visitors with Howard and Barbara Wood and boys at their cottage were Barbara's mother, Mrs. Mary Weeks, Cobourg and Russ and Marilynn Dow, Karen, John and Alex of Shaw's. Rob and Jean Stewart, Southampton, visited recently with her mother, Mrs. Mar- garet Bragg and brother, Kenneth of Shaw's. On their return they took Mrs. Bragg to Duntroon for a visit with her sisterdNorma. Dan and Ruth Girardi and girls, Bowman- ville, then motored to Dun- troon and on to Southampton wbere they al continued on hoidays while visiting the Stewarts. Lawrence, Fiena and Vince Bisschop have returned from a fine trailer trip around Lake Superior. They found their side trips very interesting especially the train trip to Agawa Canyon, the boat cruise to Mackinaw Island and their visit to the restored Fort William at Thunder Bay. Glenn Barrie celebrated his birthday last Monday when he and his friends Bradley Rickard, John and Brian Fayer visited the Metro Zoo. Among those from our area who attended the Lane-Dean wedding in North Toronto on Saturday were theVgroom's famnily, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lane, John and Stan, Muriel and Doug Woods, Doreen, Gordon, Heather and Steve Barrie, Murray Emke, Calvin, Dorothy, Ferne, Hazel, Jack, Leland and Ronald Crago, John and Margaret Killeen, Vera and Charlie Downey. It was a lovely wedding with the reception in the spacious King Community Centre. Relatives and friends were also present from Abbottsford B.C., Ajax, Fenelon Falls, Guelph, Lon- Tobacco Harvesi Underway on Many Farms in District don, Montreal, Oshawa, Rich- mond Hill and Schomberg. Gerry and Shirley Brown, Murray and Jean Payne, Newtonville, entertained Mr. and Mrs. A. Martin of Bin- brook and Mr. and Mrs. C. Schiedel of Cambridge for the past weekend. This group had met on their trip to Mexico last winter with the Pride Seed Co. The Crago family picnic was held at Orono Park on Sunday. About thirty attended and during the afternoon, because of rain, most of the guests returned to the Ross Lane's farm for visits and supper. Gerry Brown reminds us of the Annual Corn and Wiener Roast at the school next Tuesday, the 30th at 7 o'clock with evening entertainment following. Pipe Band to Raise Funds The annual fund-raising draw for the Bowmanville Legion Pipe Band was given the approval of Newcastle council last week. "As you know, our band has always been self-sufficient and except for some initial help from Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion has always raised its own funds," said draw chairman, G.F. Cole in a letter to council. The chairman added that the major share of funds for the band come from the annual draw and without money from this source, the band would be in financial trouble. Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 24, 1977 7 SHAWS per cent. This is a fairly good reading for corn silage, and indicates that the crop was taken off in fairly good condition in 1976. In addition to the above mentioned corn silage samples, there were 99 corn silage samples submitted that had nitrogen silage addi- tives put with them. The dry matter percentage on these samples was 37.45, and the average crude protein was, 11.76 per cent on a dry matter basis. We wanted to point out the analysis of some of these common forage crops and urge producers to seriously consider taking feed samples, as soon as possible especially on your forage crops. There were a number of grain, mixed grains, grain corn, corn, and cob meal, and hîgh moisture grain corn samples submitted as well. However, the protein percentages on these varied very little from the analysis that are normally given in feed tables that many farmers have. This is another indicator that it is very important for farmers to test their forage crops such as hay and corn pilage so they then can balance up their ration with the proper amounts of grain and protein supplement. The other area we have not mentioned in the analysis is that of mineral analysis in- cluding: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and other trace minerals. Analysis on these materials in the various samples is available to farmers and there is a good deal of variabilityin the mineral content in our forage crops. We urge farmers to take feed samples and when, submitting them to Guelph, not only indicate that you want dry matter and protein analy- sis done, but as well, have calcium, phosphorus, mag- nesium and potassium an- alysis carried out on the sample. In this way, you will have a pretty fair idea of what your mineral requirements are for your feeding program. If you are having problems in your herd and you feel that these might be related to feed then we urge you to have your feed tested for the above mentioned materials as well as maganese, copper and zinc. Remember, get your feed, analysis done now so that you can have the results back before you begin your fall feeding program, and in this way you make the best possible use of the information that you receive. Private Treaty Bull Sale We want to mention that the next in a series of Private Treaty Bull Sales which in- volve the performance tested bous at the Guelph Test Station will -be held on RED CROSS Clarke High School New Student Re eistration Any students who have not registered may do so at the Student Services Office from August 29 to September 2, 1977 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. SCHOOL OPENING - Clarke High school September 6 - DISMISSAL 2:00 p.m. The annual tobacco harvest throughout the area is going well, with an excellent crop in prospect, according to Frank Manning of Kendal who has about 55 acres under cultivation. These two pictures show the sorters at work in the top photo, preparing the sticks of tobacco for curing in the kiln at rear. Bottom picture shows the five man picking machine about to start its run through the crop when each man will pick the bottom three ripened leaves off. Later, when more leaves, higher up on the plant are ready to be picked, they'll go through again. Local labor is utilized as much as possible but workers from Barbados have also been brought in to help gather the large crop. Fortunately, to date, there has been no damaging frost. REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM MINISTERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM ULIC OTICE Take notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham will consider the proposed modifications to the RegionalOfficiai Plan as proposed by the Minister of housing prior to the Minister approving the Plan. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 7th, 1977 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Headquarters Building, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario. The proposed Ministerial modifications to the Officiai Plan are available for inspection at: The Regional Department of Planning and Development, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby; the Office of the Clerk in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Newcastle, Scugog, and Uxbridge; the Municipal Office in eaverton, Cannington, and Sunderland; and the Office of the Regional Clerk. nformation regarding the proposed modifications may be obtained by calling Mr. L. Kotse hyDepartment o Planning and Development, Regional Municipality of Durhamî, Whtby, Ontario (416) 668-7731. Requests to appear before Regional Council as a deputation concerning the roposed modifications must be forwarded to the Regional Clerk, Regional Hea dquarters Building, 605 Rossîand Road East, Whitby, Ontario and must be received 48 hours prior te the Regional Council meeting. W. Beath Regional hairman C. W. Lundy,rA.M.C.T. Regional Cîerk AGR CLTURAL Nr By Rod Stork, Associate Agricultural Representative Present Harvesting Equipment Accidents The arrival of cooler days in the latter part of August usually is an indicator that corn silage harvesting will be starting very soon. This will be followed by the harvesting of white beans, and soybeans, as well as grain corn. At this time of year, many long hours are put in by farmers getting these crops off, and into proper storage facilities. Because the hours are long and many farmers are rush- ing to get the job done, safety around harvesting equipment is sometimes forgotten. A complete maintenance check of harvesting equipment now can help prevent farm injuries at harvest time. We know many farmers check their combines before doing spring grain, and we urge them to check them again before they start up in the corn feilds. Farmers should also check over their forage harvesting equipment before beginning corn silage harvest. Many injuries occur when operators tinkçer v ing equipment w running. Injuri from harvestin accounted for th the 388 lost-tin attributable to f s Â'j - - - ,. I - - -- - g- * G. E.RefrigeraTor 17 cubic feet, steel shelves, butter condi- tioner, roll out wheels, frost tree, 2 door. $519 G.E. Dishwasher Medallion 850 pot- scrubber, normal soil, light soi, rinse and hold, china, crystal. $399 General CASH &CARRY FREEZER 15 cubic feet - - - - - - - Microwave Oven GE. Toshiba Deluxe Model Automatic defrost cycle Walnut cabinet $349 $385 AIR P lCNDITIONEKRp Quasar or G.E. Color T.V., 26" console, 100 per cent solid state, one touch celer control, automatic tuning, 3 year Service. YOUR CHOICE 20 inch Color T.V. ON LY Toshiba - G. E. Quasar rI, %. %J va L 1 1i1iv 14unch i osniba BLACKSTRIPE Clear ou sale ELECTROHOME 8,000 BTU 10,000 BTU I I O4? ALL FREE WARRANTY SERVICES S2 T BA 30 MONTHS QUASAR or G.E.3 YEARS AT HOME SEF -, ' ery in 1976. Of the 2,000 lost-time injuries in 1976, the most severe accidents result- ed from harvesting equip ment. A complete mainten- ance check can not only reduce injuries, but will also prevent equipment break- downs during the critical harvest period. All belts and chains should be checked to insure proper tension, follow- ed by a field test now to spot problems in time to order replacement parts if neces- sary. During the field test, farmers should alert to un- usual noises, increased vibra- tion or power requirement, changes in operating speed and instrument readings. When something goes wrong it is important to put the machine out of gear, -set the brakes, lower all hydraulie equipment, and shut off the power takeoff before making any adjustments to the machine. If farmers remember to do these things while taking off the fall crops, the job will get done as quickly as before and at the same time, it will be much safer for everyone involved. h it is vst Feed Analysis Report vhile it is still Released es resulting We recently received a copy g equipment of the Feed Analysis Report e majority of for the year running from me injuries June 1st, 1976 to May 31st, arm machin- 1977. This information was obtained from the Feed Analysis Laboratory at the University of Guelph, and we would like to pass on some of the information to you at this time so that you are aware of what some of our more common feeds are testing, and in this way, maybe encourage you as a farmer to take your own feed analysis. A total of 1,582 first-cut hay samples were submitted to the Lab during the above men- tioned time period. The average dry matter percent- age in these samples was 87.4 per cent, and the average crude protein on a dry matter basis was 1l65 per cent. This is quite a low figure and points out to us the need for farmers to -take feed analysis es- pecially on their forage crops. Many farmers will say that the reason for the low quality is the poor harvesting con- ditions that existed in 1976 however, this protein percent- age is only slightly below what it was the previous year when harvesting conditions RVI:CES were quite ideal. There were 192 second-cut hay samples submitted during the period, with an average protein per- centage of 16.71 per cent. 673 hay crop silage samples were sent to the Lab, with a dry matter percentage of 44.92, and a crude protein reading of September 9th, 1977, starting at 1:00 p.m. Beef producers are reminded that catalogue information on these bulls will be available, and bull owners will also be on hand at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the bulls with potential buyers, as well as, to promote the sale in their own areas. If you are in the market for a good performance tested beef bull, then we urge you to consider attending one of the Private Treaty Bull Sales, the next of which will be held at Guelph, to see the quality of bulls that is coming out of the testing program. At the same time, you can evaluate the production data and also talk to the breeder about any specific problems or good points that the bull you are interested in might have. The next Private Treaty Bull Sale will be held on September 9th, 1977, at the Guelph Test Station, starting at 1:00 p.m. RED CROSS Re-Possessedi Kayak above-ground swim ming pool wjth Sun deck, walk and complete filtration system. Must seIl for ba nk. No reasonable offer refused. Call credit manager collect 1-416-221-4840 days or evenings.