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AGRICULTURAL NEWS By Rod Stork, Assoc. Agricultural Representative East Central 4-H Champion- ship Show Results A total of 193 4-H members from the counties of Ontario, Victoria, Peterborough, Northumberland and Durham exhibited top-quality 4-H calves at the annual East Central 4-H Championship Show held in Lindsay on Thursday, September 22nd. A total of 20 4-H members from Durham County took part in the show. In the Junior Holstein Calf Class, Valerie VanCamp of R.R. 1 Black- stock placed 8th in the First Prize Group, while Fred Prins, of R.R. 1 Hampton placed 10th in the First Prize Group. David DeVries, of R.R. 4 Bowmanville and Kevin Taylor, R.R. 1 Enniskillen placed in the 2nd Prize Group, while Stephen Harness, R.R. 3 Port Hope placed in the 3rd Prize Group. In the Group of Three Class for Junior Hol- stein Heifers, Durham County placed 4th out of a total of 16 groups. In the Senior Holstein Calf Class, Leanne VanCamp of Blackstock placed First, in the Class, while Cynthia Budd of R.R. 1 Port Hope placed Fifth in the First Prize Group. Sue Best of R.R. 1 Hampton and Bruce Snowden of R.R. 1 Enniskillen were in the 2nd Prize Group. Andrea Buttery of R.R. 3 Port Hope placed in the 2nd Prize Group, while Chris and Marilyn Meadows of R.R. 1 Port Hope were in the 3rd Prize Group. In the Group of Three Senior Holstein Calf OBITUARY NEWTON EPHRIAM WRIGHT Newton Ephriam Wright died suddenly at the Oshawa General Hospital onTuesday, September 27, 1977. He lived at 394 Central Park Blvd, S., Oshawa. He was born August 31, 1910, i Manvers Towhship, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Wright. He was married in Oshawa on September 13, 1974 and had been a resident of the city for the past 30 years. Prior to that he had lived in Pontypool. He was an employee of General Motors of Canada for 29 years and a member of the United Auto Workers Union. Mr. Wright is survived by his wife, the former Frances McPhee, three daughters, Mrs. Don Wilson (Marie), Mrs. Randy Merchant (Lor- raine), Mrs. Dave Bogart (Judy), and two sons, Ron and Neil, all of Oshawa. Also two sisters, Mrs. Bill Murray (Ella), of Oshawa and Mrs. Reg Davis (Violet) of Peter- borough, on brother Stan of Pontypool and eight grand- children. He was predeceased by a sister, Ruby, in 1970 and a brother Earl, in 1974. Mr. Wright rested at the Armstrong Funeral Home with service in the chapel on Thursday, September 29, 1977 at 1:45 p.in. Rev. James Sherman of Toronto officated. Interment Ballyduff Cem- etery, Pontypool. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart Fund would be appreciated. E!.1. Class, Durham County was second while the Hope Calf was lth out of a total of 12 groups. In the Senior Dairy Calf Class for the other Dairy Breeds, Craig Larmer of R.R. 1 Blackstock was fifth, while Paul Larmer and Doug Larmer were in the 2nd Prize Group. The above three, won the Best Group of Three Junior or Senior Dairy Heifers of the other Dairy Breeds. Leanne VanCamp of Black- stock exhibited the Best Dairy Calf on the grounds for the day and was awarded the National Farmers' Union Trophy. In the Beef Classes, Dennis Yellowlees of R.R. 1 Enniskil- len exhibited the First Prize Senior Beef Heifer, while Barry VanCamp, of Black- stock was 9th in the First Prize Group in the Senior Beef Heifer Class. In the Beef Showmanship, Dennis Yellow- lees of Enniskillen placed 6th, while Barry VanCamp placed 13th. In the Dairy Showman- ship, Leanne VanCamp of Blackstock placed 4th, while Paul Larmer and Bruce Snowden were in the 2nd Prize Group. In addition to the 4-H Calf Show, there was a Competition for 4-H Agricul- tural Club Exhibits from across the area. The Durham 4-H Veterinary Club was selected as the Top Exhibit, while the Hope 4-H Calf Club and the Durham 4-H Sheep Club were also placed in the ist Prize Group. Our congratulations go out to all the participants in the 1977 edition of the East Central 4-H Championship Show. This is one of two such -shows across the province, and it provides an excellent opportunity for young people to compete at a very high level in a top-notch 4-H show. Robert Graham Judging Competition Just a reminder to young people who are interested in judging horses, that the 1977 Robert Graham Memorial Judging Competition will take place again this year at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair on Thursday, November 10. The Competition is open to any resident of Canada, who has not reached his or her 26th birthday on November 1, 1977. Contestants in the Competi- tion will be required to judge 2 classes of heavy draught horses and two classes of light horses. If you are interested in entering this' Competition, please get in touch with the Agricultural office in Bow- manville before October 21st. It is necessary to preregister for this Competition, because of the large number of entries, so if you want to enter or want further information, get in touch with the office in Bowmanville. Wintario Gran'ts Grants totalling $17,100 have been approved for 10 projects in the Regional Municipality of Durham from the proceeds of the Ontario Lottery. The amounts range from $5,334 to $153. A grant of $5,334 is to be made to the Pickering Hockey ANNOUNCEMENT Announcing the opening of a new Dental Office for the practice of general and family dentistry at 400 Dundas St. West, Whitby, (corner of Kent, 2 blocks west of Brock St.) Dr. M. Neiman, Dentist. Office hours by appointment. Evening and Saturday ap- pointments available. Phone 666-1555. Fall Apples Maclntosh Apples Bartlett Pears Fresh Vegetables Sweet Corn Pickling Cucumbers Pure Maple Syrup Honey Peaches and Plums Fred's Fruit Market Hwy. 115 a mile south of Orono Telephone 983-5628 Association to assist with the purchase of hockey equip- ment. The Ajax Public Library is to receive a grant of $4,000 for the purchase of Canadian films and large print books. The Bay Ridges Softball Association is to receive a grant of $1,806 to share in the purchase of softball equip- ment and awards for 18 teams. Culture and Recreation Min- ister Robert Welch said today's grants are part of the ongoing Share Wintario pro- gram for the support of cultural and recreational facilities To date in 1977, the ministry has allotted $44.3 million to more than 4,280 groups and projects across the province. A grant of $1,689 will go to the Neighborhood Association Sports Committee in Oshawa to assist with the purchase of trophies and crests. Les Canadiens d' Oshawa will receive a grant of $1,035 to aid in the purchase of softball equipment for four teams. A grant of $1,025 is to be made to Les Alouettes d' Oshawa to share in the purchase of baseball equip- ment for four teams. The Lake Simcoe Mens' Fastball League in Keswick will receive a grant of $886 to aid in the purchase of fastball equipment for six teams. A grant of $594 is to go to the Ajax and Pickering Minor Soccer Association to aid in the purchase of awards. The Oshawa and District Ladies Softball League is to receive a grant of $578 te assist with the purchase of softball equipment and trophies. A grant of $153 is to be made to the 30th Oshawa Venturer Company to assist with the purchase of camping equip- ment. Pasture Bloat Serious Problem Pasture bloat in cattle has become a more serious problem in recent weeks than in most years, according to Dr. D.G. Davis, Ontario Min- istry of Agriculture and Food cattle diseases consultant. This disease is caused by an excessive accumulation of gases in the rumen of cattle, and can be very sudden and deadly, says Dr. Davis. The swollen rumen can rupture or kill the animal by crowding Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 5, 1977 3 - Dr .Davis attributes the act quickly-sometimes you and cannula method. Have a high incidence of pasture bloat have only about 15 minutes veterinarian demonstrate the to the cool wet weather in before the animal dies." proper method and site. As ai August and early September To treat bloat drench the last resort, Dr. Davis suggest, which caused lush pasture animal with six to eight openingthesiteoftheswellin growth. ounces of commercial deter- with a knife, and calling ford "Pasture bloat usually gent-type oil available from professional assistance. occurs when cattle are veterinarians or livestock "Pasture bloat can b( pastured on forages such as health outlets. Household reduced through good man clover and alfalfâ, which detergents or a mixture of two agement practices," says Dr_' contain high proportions of ounces of turpentine and two Davis. soluble protein," he says. ounces of mineral oil will also He recommends feeding hay Dr. Davis advises cattlemen be effective. in the barnyard before allow to check cattle several times 'Drenching should be done ing cattle out to pasture. each day if they are on slowly and carefully, with the waiting for the morning dew to pasture with a high percent- head of the animal no higher dry before pasturing cattle,; age of alfalfa. than the horizontal," says Dr. feeding roughage while cattle- "Watch for swelling on the Davis. are on pasture, and allowin§ left side of the animal," he In severe cases, it may be cut alfalfatowilt and partially says. "If you notice swelling, necessary to use the trocar dry before feeding it to cattle, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .