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Junior Farmers Team Takes on Oshawa CKAR Radio, Members of the Durham County Junior Farmers Association rnatched their basebail talents against a team from OKAR radio station recently at Soper Creek Park. One of the association's prerequisites'to remaining affiliated with the provincial office of Junior Farmers, is the sponsoring of a certain number of projects for community betterment. The money raised from the bail game will be used in a community service endeavor. Front row from left:- Mary Ann Found, Janet Brown, Charlene Hall, Alice Hiemstra, Tina Hiemstra, Ruth Kellogg, Mary Lou Malcolm. Rear from left: Paul Whitney, Glen Ashton, Art Doyle, David Kellogg, Kevin Taylor, John Larmer, Steve Barrie, Stan Found, Dale VanCamp, Wayne Yellowlees. Wednesday, October 10 - Regional Hostein Champion- ship Show, Peterborough Memorial Arena, 'commenc- ing at 9:30 a.m. October 18 - 19 - Durham County Inidoor Gardening Workshdp - Any group- interested in having a repre- sentative attend, please contact Linda Caldwell, Home Economîst, OMAF 416-3348 - Pre-registration only. Saturday, October 20 - 7:00 p.m. Durham County 4-H Award Night and Roast Beef Banquet at the Community Centre, New Orono Arena. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, October 8th. 4'H'ers and children under 12 - $4.00; Adults $6.00. For tickets contact OMAF, Bowmanville. Tuesday, October 23 - 8: 00 p.m. Durham Region Federa- tion of Agriculture Annual Meeting Immaculate Concep- lion Church Hall, Scugog St., ,.2ort Perry. Thursday, October 25- Ontario Station Tested Boar Sale, New Hambourg, ROP Test Station. Friday, October 26 - 7:00 p.m. Zone 4, Sheep Breeders Assoc. Annual Banquet, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Bolsover. October 26 and 27 - Annual Meeting of Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Assoc. at Leslie Frost Centre, Dorset. Tuesday, October 30 - 8: 00 'd à% p.m. Planning Committee Meeting re: East Central Farmer's Week, Lindsay Agricultural Office. Tuesday, November 6 - 9:00 a.m. Lawyers and Accountants Farm Business Seminar, Holiday Inn, Oshawa. For pre-registration coiltact OMAF 623-3348, Bow- manville. November 8 - 17 - Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. November 20 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ontario Poultry Health Conference, Skyline Hotel, Toronto. East Central- Farm Conference - 1980 - Tuesday, January 15, 1980 - Soil and Crop Day, Lindsay; Thursday, January 17: Dairy Day, Lindsay; Tuesday, January 22: Beef Day, Lind- say; Thursday,, January 24: Sheep Day, Lindsay; Thurs- day, January 24: Pork Day, Peterborough; Tuesday, February 12: Farm Business for Farm Women Conference - Lindsay. 1979 Northern Stocker and Feeder Cattle Sales: October 1 - Amos, October 2 - LaSarre (Dupuy, P.Q.), October, 3 Lorraînville, October 4 - New Liskeard, October il - Wiarton, October 15 - Rainy, River (Stratton), October 15 - Galetta, October 18 - South River, October 22 - Galetta, November 7 - Peterborough (Lindsay). Prepared by: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food, 234 King St. E., Bow- manville, Ontario LiC 1P5, 416-623-3348. Let s Get Growing By Harry VanBelle Dutch faîl bulbs: The most beloved bulb of all is probably the tulip, which cornes in a rainbow of different colors, in short varieties, taîl and early, and late, whichever you desire. Daffodils will herald the coming spring with their goldent trumpets and the natural narcissi which can be planted in a scattering of color around the flower bed or underneath the trees. Then we must not forget the stately Hyacinth with their delicate perfume, and small rosette of tiny blooms, and the perky little Crocuses that peep their heads out of the snow and who will signal that spring is just around the corner. These and many other exotdc and color- ful spring flowers are grown from Dutch bulbs and now is the t ime to plant them. Something for every taste: There is a flowering bulb to suit every taste, and to serve practically every garden pur- pose, from the perennial border to the rockery, or for naturalizing in the lawn. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some blossom in late winter, before the snow is gone, while others come into full glory in early summer. By selecting many different blooming times, you can design your garden so that it will produce wave after wave of color nearly every week of the spring, and planting is so easy that it can easily be done in one day. You may want to try interplanting - planting several different types of bulbs in the samep lot or area. If you se lect early blooming crocusses, hyacinths that bloo m in midseason, and taîl, regal, late or spring blooming tulips you will have a gorgeous show alI spring. Color combinations galore: Variety is the spice of life and the great joy of the spring garden. By combining groups of dîfferent flower bulbs that bloom at the same time, you can create a sea of color. Whether colors are contrast- ing or complementary, the results are eyecatching 'and spectacular. Select plants for height as welL .as color and blooming time, and plant low-growing bulbs in the foreground so they won't be hidden by the taller plants. For longer bulh life: Many types of bulbs will produce beautiful flowers for years and years. Others such as most tulips, have a limited bulb life - generally three years. But they could have a much longer life span with proper feeding and care. Here are the basic essentials: dig your flower bcd at least 8" deep. Loosen the soil at the bottom. If the soil is heavy, lighten it with sand, peat or perlite. Add fertilizer to the loosened soil. This should be bonemeal or a fertilizer high in phosphorus, calcium and magnesium. These elements do flot move readily through the sou sr, they should be placed near the base of the bulbs for rapid root growth. Place the bulbs pointed end up, at depth and intervals of 4 to 8 inches de depending on the variety, fil the bed haîf full then water thoroughly. After the bed is completely filled, water again. In our area it is wîse to cover the beds with a mulch as soon as the frost begins, this could be straw, peat, cocoa beans or any other material. Feed the Farmers Taxes To Risc by 50% Ontario farmers can expect their local taxes to rise by up to 50 per cent next year, Peter Hannam, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) warned local farmers recently. Hannam said Peterborough County farmers could see their taxes go up 10 - 40 percent. Taxes in urban areas of the county are expected to drop. Similar rural increases are expected throughout the rest of Ontario. The larger increases for rural residents are due to the provincial government lifting the freeze on equalization fac tors which have been unchanged since 1970. Hannam said that since the freeze in 1970, pressures have forced up the value of farm properties much faster than urban properties. Asa result, farmers would be forred to bear a larger share of county and regional costs. "The shift of costs from urban to rural areas is un- acceptable", said Hannam. "Taxes should be based on the abîlity to pay and not on, inflation-inflated land values." Hlannam said the provincial government had already recognized the injustice of the present tax system when they introduceci a farm tax reduction program. This shifting of costs to rural municipalities will make an unjust system worse. Hannam concluded that if the provincial government insists upon this readjustment of county costs, the, OFA will demand a compensating Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. October 10, 1979 New Smoked Meats Business Opens on Tempera nce St. A ne w business specializing in smoked meats, imported cheese, and salads opened its doors for business on Sept. 27th. Vi's Smoked Meats, located on Temperance Street south of the stop lights, is owned by Rick and Viki Bate. Premium quality meat is dry cureéd hardwood smoked by the owners and contains no coloring or added preservatives. In addition to their across the counter specialties, they will be selling cold cut sandwiches and are equipped to prepare party trays. Pictured from left: Viki Bate, Rick Bate and Ella Schneider. adjustment be made immediately ini the farm tax reduction program. BOOKBEAT by D.M. Dineen, Chief Librarian, Newcastle Public Library System The Town of Newcastle bas proclaimed October 15 to 20 as Library Week in the Town. To celebrate, the local libraries will be offering a number of special attractions. Family Film Festival - a group of short films, both old and new, suitable for the whole family, Monday, October 15, 7 p.m. Bowman- ville Branch. Magic Incorporated - a vi sit by this popular young troupe from Ajax - Tuesday, October 16, 7:30 p.m. Bowmanville Branch, admission free. Mummies and King Tut - guest speaker frorn Royal bulbs again in the spring, as sýoon as 'the shoots appear. Work into the soul a fertilizer that is high in nitrogen and potassium. A normal lawn fertilizer such as 7 - 7 - 7 would be adequate. These elements move readily through the soil and can easily reach the roots in a relatively short time. After flowering remove the faded flowers, but let, the foliage grow until it ripens and turns yellow. This is an important source of energy for the developing bulb. Ontario Museum discusses burial techniques of thepast - Wednesday, October 17, 7 p. m. at Bowmanville Branch, admission free. Sunset Story Hour - preschoolers and young children are invited to an evening story hour with our special storyteller, Janice Leak - Thursday, October 18, 6:30 p.m. at Bowmanville Branch. Maple'Sugar Folk Troupe - the Canadian folk group is here to entertain the whole family - Friday, October 19, 7:30 p.m. at Bowmanville Branch, admission free. There is a display of batik works on silk by Anne Suzuki at the Bowmanville Library for the month of October.-- The Clarke Branch in Orono and Newcastle Memorial branch are sponsoring visits by Wiz Bryant, the popular Canadian folksinger. His original songs and slde show are of interest to the whole family. 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