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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, January 10, 1979 Section Two ur a m gri-ul rai News By: Rod Stork, Assoc. Agricultural Representative SELECT CORN HYBRIDS EARLY: If you are waiting until spring is just around the corner to select the corn hybrids for your crop this upcoming season, you may be facing poor yields already. Successful corn growers admit they begin thinking about varieties to plant in the spring, while harvesting the previous fall. And, with so many new varieties crowding the market, that is a wise decision. If you want an increase in your corn yields, don't wait to be sold on any one variety or brand. Take your time to study varieties, analyze your fields and deter- mine just what type of hybrids will work best for you. When selecting a corn hybrid variety, agronomists suggest that yoú look for the following key points: Pick a consistently high yielding variety. In research done at the University of Guelph, on the average a single cross hybrid is likely to yield about 10 per cent more per acre than a double cross in about 5 per cent higher than a three way cross hybrid. Consider the maturity rates of hybrids. Consider what your harvest- ing requirements will be and match them with the maturity rate of the hybrid. Planning your entire acreage in one variety is not always the ideal situation. Bad weather or stress can ruin an entire crop at one stage of development. Planning varieties with stag- gered maturity rates can help you regulate harvest scheduling and insure against crop stress failure. Choose stress resistant varieties. A variety that works best for your neighbor, may not yield a good crop for you. Hybrids need to be matched to optimum population and popu- lation needs to be matched to the moisture and fertility supplying capability of your soil. Stalk and root vigour is important in any corn crop. Strength of stalk and roots account for standability, an important consideration for many corn growers. Bad weather in the form of winds or drought can readily de- crease yields. Hybrids with fast developing, deep-growing root systems do best under moisture stress. Along the same lines of consideration, disease and insect tolerance are important elements to select for. Corn growers also say, ease of harvesting, shel- lability, plus size and shape of the cobs are also important considerations. Just choosing a corn hybrid variety doesn't always guarantee success. Preplant management, fertilization and * SA SAVE WHY PAY MOR SAVE ON PRE DX 'FOR AL FUEL OI 1517 DUNDA 6T I Telephone Tod 668- ' ~Prom pt. Coul 4M.,' weed and insect control will all add to the chances of increased yield. But if you take the time now to analyze your crop needs for the next season, you will be ahead in the planning game. Just a reminder to all corn growers, that the 1979 Ontario Corn Hybrid Report is now avail- able at the Agricultural Office. If you have not picked up a copy, as yet, we would urge you to do so as there are many new hybrids on the list this year, and a good many have been taken off. The Publications on Field Crop Recommendations, Chemical Weed Control and other crop recommendation books should be available within the next two or three weeks. WOOD - AN OLD FUEL COMING BACK:- Increasing energy costs have sparked renewed interest in the world's oldest fuel - wood. Using wood for supplement heat, and lowering the ther- mostat can reduce home heating costs, if you have a woodlot or free access to wood. However, people who have to pay the going rates for cut wood, they find that burning wood is more of a luxury that cost-saving alter- native fuels. Wood is now being sold commercially by the face cord or fireplace cord. Although this is not an official measure, it commonly refers to a pile of 12 to 16 inch logs 8 feet long and 4 feet high, or by 14 of a full cord. The price of a face cord depends on the type of wood and the location. An average price on all types of wood, now available, is about $35.00. When looking for the most economical buy consider the type of wood and its ability to produce heat as well as the distance you must transport it. The Ability to produce heat is measured by British Ther- mal Units, or BTU, for example: a full cord of sugar maple produces 29,000,000 BTU's compared to a full cord of white spruce that yields only 16.2 million BTU's. Hard- woods will produce more heat than softwoods because the grain of the wood is tighter. To compare the cost of wood with conventional fuels, use equivalent BTU values. For example, a cord of red maple at about $130 yields the same number of BTU's as 184 gallons of fuel oil at $112 or 21,500 cubic feet of natural gas at $64.50. In southern Ontario, a farmhouse that uses 1200 to 1600 gallons of fuel oil during the winter, would require 8 to 12 cords of wood to provide the same amount of heat. Consumers must also re- member that to use wood effectively, a slow-burning wood stove is required. Prices VE I SA VE E FOR HEATING MIUM fUALITY FUEL I OIL' L YOUR L NEEDS .EAST WHITBY ay! Cati Collect 3381 rteous Service on these start at about $200. Although two-door wood stoves are becoming very popular, they are inefficient heat-producing stoves when operated with the door open. If you have considered the costs and decided to use wood, as part of your home-heating program, be sure to store it properly. Leave the wood for a day before splitting. Once the sap is frozen, the job is easier. Stack the wood after it is split to allow it to dry out, and cover the stack to protect it from moisture. For more information about wood and alternate energy resources, you can contact the Energy Management Re- source Centre operated by the Ontario Ministry of Agricul- ture and Food at the Ridge- town College of Agricultural Technology, Ridgetown, Ontario. PORK PRODUCERS TO MEET: Durham Pork Producers are reminded that their An- nual Meeting and Dinner will be held in Blackstock Recreational Centre on Wed- nesday, February 7th. Tickets for this event are available from any Pork Association directors or by contacting Stan Found - Phone: 725-4959 or Tom Pleasance - Phone 263-2719. Bethany Three little children were made very happy this Christ- mas, when their mother, Mrs. Bob Henderson, was allowed to come home from the hospital for a few days. Mrs. Henderson was in a very serious fire in July and received many painful burns and bas been confined to hospital during that long period. Our good wishes and prayers are with her and hope she will soon be completely recovered. Many relatives and friends were able to spend a few days together during this Christmas season. Among thoses were Mr. Cecil Jennings of Lindsay and Mr. Bryan Jennings of Omemee with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jennings. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jarvest and girls have enjoyed having Bob's parents with them, as they are spending a few weeks in Canada from England. The United Church was closed on Sunday as Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Graham have been ill with this flu that bas affected a number of people. We wish them n sneedy James Insurance Agency Limited 24 King St. E. Bowmanville For all your insu rance needs Doug James 623-4406 recovery and good health for 1979. The Figure Skating Club held a draw on Dec. 21, and the lucky winners were Matt Muller who won a 20 pound turkey and Debbie Smelt won a delicious Christmas cake. Congratulations! The club is planning a Valentine Dance in February at the Manvers Arena. We were pleased to hear from Joe and Gertie Rajski, who are enjoying the warm Florida weather, and there are a number of other people who plan on seeking a warmer climate in the south. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Bigelow spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Kjandos and family in Toronto and then their children, spent from Tuesday to Monday with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Rick McCleary and wee Aimie, svent a few days of the holiday with kat s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Bigelow. Mrs. Mary Finney's family were all present for Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Finney. Grandma Strong, who will be ninety-five years of age in April, was also able to be with the family. With Mr and Mrs. Bill Jordan, their daughter, Leona and husband Barry Stewart and children Angela and Sandra, were home for Christmas. Maurice Driver took his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Driver, to visit Mr. and Mrs. Doug Bruce and children at Brantford, and called on Mr. and Mrs. Al Fuller and family in Toronto. The Devil's Elbow ski slope was a busy spot on Christmas Day, when over 2,000 skiers enjoyed a day of skiing, then the next two days 1,500 and 1,200 people enjoyed the sport. Chris and Debbie Wood had Christmas breakfast with Chris's parents and Greg and then Debbie's parents and Mr. and Mrs. Nolk and brother of Lindsay, spent Christmas day with them. Jill and Bob Baillargeon of Ottawa spent the holiday with Jill's narents, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Wood, and the young people, with Chris and Debbie, enjoyed a social evening with Tom and Betty Ann Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kloepfer were hosts to about 49 relatives and friends on Boxing Day. The Smith family held their annual New Year's reunion in the Parish Hall, when 32 sat down to a well-laden table of delicious food. Emery and Vera were unable to attend due to illness, and Olive and Gordon Moffatt and family of Bowmanville refrained from attending due to the very serious condition of Gordon's sister, Doris, and Leon and Paula Braithwaite used the holiday for a day of skiing, and Glenn and Carol Smith and family were hampered by the distance from Calgary. Family reunions, even though once a year, are times of becoming acquainted again with the younger generation. The Bethany Athletic Society held its annual New Year's Eve banquet in the Manvers Arena, which proved Letter to TI 1370 Glen Rutley Circle, Mississauga, Ontario L4X 1Z6 January 4, 1979 Dear Mr. James: You may recall that I recently contacted you to request that you send me a copy of Mr. David Morrison Senior's obituary, which appeared in the Canadian to be a most successful evening. Mr. and Mrs. Don Cathcart and Neal, Mr. and Mrs. Gervin Mulligan and Mr. Will McCullough were Christmas guests of Mrs. Reta Neals. Mrs. Mabel Preston was hostess for Christmas dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Preston, Mr. Ralph Preston and Mr. Meredith Preston. Mr. Ina Palmer spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Palmer in Bethany, and New Year's Day with Mr. and Mrs. Reg Palmer in Peterborough. Thought for Today - When love adorns a home, other decorations are secondary. 77 King Street East he Editor Statesman during the 1940's. After receivi.ng and review- ing the obituary, I was intrigued to learn that Mr. Morrison (a great great uncle of mine whom I've never met) was, in addition to his other town activities, a regular columnist in your paper. A subsequent search of my family's clippings from the Canadian Statesman turned up only one of Mr. Morrison's columns - 'one dealing with Bowmanville churches, which appeared in 1937. What strikes me about it, as well as other writings of his I've seen in the old Orono paper, is his approach to news of the day. Mr. Morrison's direct and colourful style, flavoured with personal interpretation made his writings interesting indeed. As a long time vendor of the Canadian Statesman, I am awared that your paper bas continued to reserve some space in each issue for features concerning the town's past, and that commendable tradition is observed to this day with the publication of historic postcard scenes and photo- graphs..May I suggest that, further consideration be given to written accounts of Bowmanville history in future issues? In that regard, perhaps a series comprising some of Mr. Morrison's columns could be republished. I feel that if such a series was appropriately introduced, and possibly supplemented with pertinent contemporary illustrations, considerable interest would be generated among Statesman readers, young and old. Again, I appreciate that the Canadian Statesman has projected local history to readers as a sideline to currentnews since the paper's earliest days, with writings of area pioneers. , for one, would welcome more of the same in the years ahead. I welcome your comments. Yours truly, Garfield Shaw Ed's note: Sounds like a good idea. We'll work on it. values Effective at Bowmanville Bowmanville Store Only CUT FROM CANADA GRADE A BEEF CUT FROM CANADA GRADE A BEEF LEAN, BON ELESS Cross Rib Steaks Stewing Beef L.49 LB.1.49 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountancy WILLIAM C. HALL Be. Comm. Chartered Accountant 362 King St. E., Oshawa Telephone 725-6539 D. V. SNODDON 212 Liberty St. North Bookkeeping and Tax Service Business: 623-7950 Residence: 623-7308 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. 118 King St. East, Suite 2 623-6555 JOHN P. WINTERS Chartered Accountant 23 Silver St. Bowmanville 623-9461 WM. J. H. COGGINS Chartered Accountant 115 Liberty Street South Bowmanville Phone 623-3612 Dental DR. ANGUS M. 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