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New Editor for United Church Observer Named Hugh McCulum has been selected to head the team hich, for the past 10 months, has kept the Observer the magazine it had become under he leadership of the late Dr. Forrest. Coming from a strong .media background Hugh is well known in the industry as a Sports writer, legislative ,reporter, news editor, city éditor, political writer ... Hugh has had considerable experi- ence in all these areas, which gives him a broad range to draw on in his new role. Most relevant, though, is his back- ground with the Canadian Churchman, an Anglican pub- lication similar to the Ob- server. Hugh moved through the ranks of editorial consultant, managing editor and editor, general manager of the Churchman between 1964 and 1975. Author, lecturer, guest speaker and contributor of articles to major publications in England, the United States and throughout Canada, Hugh is also a regular TV and radio panelist and commentator on Nortbern and native subjects, as well as political and religious affairs ... both local- ly and nationally. * Ris work bas seen him covering elections, World Congresses on Evangelism, The Middle East Crisis, U.S. Episcopal Conventions, The Nigerian Civil War and The James Bay Hydro Develop- ment Scheme. Hugh bas also attended the highest courts of the Anglican, United and Lutheran Churches as a resource person ... has been a keynote speaker at conferences and a seminar leader in several areas. He is well known, too, to United Church people as he has worked for several depart- ments of the church. One of the most recent involvements was as co-ordinator of the ongoing 'Project North.' Currently adjunct professor of Journalism (part-time) at the University of Western Ontario, he will assume his new role with the Observer the end of June 1980. Married to Karmel Taylor McCullum, who works with Project North, she and Hugh live in Toronto. They have one son, Matthew. The augmented Personnel Committee, over the 10 month search for the editor of the Observer, screened over 30 applicants and intensively interviewed a group of eight very strong contenders. Tbeological perspective and journalistic ability were major criteria for this posi- tion . . . HughMcCullumdmore than met tbem and tbe committee unanimously voted in favor of presenting his, name to the Executive of General Council for ratifica- tion of the appointment. Lions District Governor Present For Induction Ceremony Induction of a new member and a visit from their District Governor provided the format for the Bowmanville Lions Club regular dinner meeting last Monday night. In his address to club members, District Gov., Sam Camilleri of Amherstview, reminded Lions of their obligations both to the club and the community. Architect's drawings for the 3400 square foot addition planned for the Lions Centre were available for membership perusal. Tenders for construction of the addition are to be let in January. Induction ceremonies formally introduced Brian Saunders, Bowmanville, as the club's latest recruit to Lionism. Pictured from left, Roy Turner-club president, Brian Saunders, District Gov. Sam Camilleri. Durhem Agricutural News By A. O. Dalrymple, Agricultural Representative Soybean Growers' Annual Meeting Soybean producers from across Ontario are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of that Association on Friday, November 30th, starting at 8:30 a.m. with the event being held in the Kinsman Auditorium in Chatham. The day has been planned to bring the latest information to the producers on the produc- tion and marketing of soybeans and promises to be an interesting one. In addition, there is a Soybean Session for the ladies. On this occasion, Dr. Norman Tape, Ottawa, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Agriculture Canada will be the speaker, and the women's section will be under the direction of the local board's home economist, Linda Lantz and Mrs. Elaine S-T- RE-T-C-H YOUR CHRISTMAS $$$ at wmanvilleFurniture's Special Sale Save 30% m40% on Narne Brand Merchandise CHESTERFIELOS Looking for something special? Let us take you to the manufacturers shlowroom that supplies the Art Shoppe and DeBoers and SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! 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Tickets for the Banquet and Dance may be purchased from District Committee men or the Board Office, and the price is $7.50 per person. At the Banquet, the Hon. John Wise, St. Thomas, Canada's Minister of Agriculture will be the guest speaker and at the noon luncheon at 12 o'clock, the Hon. Lorne Henderson, Oil Springs, the Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food will be speaking. Ontario Swine Symposium On Thursday, December 5th, there will be a Swine Symposium at the Stratford Fairgrounds, and it promises to be a very worthwhile day. The purpose of this symposium is to update pork producers on many of their problems in health, in building design, financial management and in the overall manage- ment of the swine operation. There will be speakers from Ohio, Maryland, Nebraska and throughout Ontario at this event, and we recommend it highly to pork producers. Anyone wishing to secure details may contact one of the local agricultural offices, or write to: Swine Symposium m care of Richard Smelski, Ontario Ministry of Agricul- ture and Food, 413 Hibernia Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. December 5, 1979 5 LETS GETGROWING! Bv Harry Van Belle Living Christmas Gifts This week we will look at a few more Christmas plants that are going to be used at this time of the year for Christmas giving. Cyclamen This splendid prolific plant will usually be available from the end of October and then throughout the winter months. The plant is started from seed the previous year and bas formed into a tuber or bulb, which can be saved to be used in the following years. When buying this plant do not be deceived by buying the one with the most blooms, rather check inside the foliage and see how many buds are still coming out at the base of the foliage. then buy the one with Region Hikes Rate at Homes For the Aged A 7.3 per eent increase in the daily charge levied against intermediate care patients in regional homes for the aged was approved at a meeting of the Durham regional council last week. Councillor John DeHart, chairman of the region's social services commitee, said that an increase of il per cent would have been necessary to totally cover all costs for intermediate care. However, the councillor said this size of increase was rejected because it was considered to be too large. Regional council set the rate for intermediate care patients at $18.25 per day effective January 1. However, the rate will be reviewed by council during 1980 budget discussions and could be revised. Intermediate care residents whose income and-or assets are not sufficient to pay the full rate will not be affected by this recommendation. St., Stratford, Ontario. Tele- phone 519-271-0280. The Symposium will be starting with Registration at 9 a.m. with the actual program being on hand at 10 o'clock. The cost for tickets in advance is $1000 or $15.00 at the door and it includes the luncheon. As we have indicated, you should contact Mr. Smelski and send along a cheque for $10.00 for each person in advance, if you plan to attend this event, which certainly is wortiwhile. the most buds, since this will keep coming for the next few months. Cyclamen will do best in a slightly cool room, since they do not like the heat which will cause their leaves to flop over and the stems become too weak to support the leaves and the flowers. It should always be placed in as much light as you can provide, but not direct sunlight so an East window or a North window would be ideal. Watering is very important for this plant, it can be watered from the top or by placing a saucer under the plant and watering it from the bottom, but make sure that no water is left standing in the saucer, since this will cause the roots to rot. As is the case with the plants, use only lukewarm water since this will keep the roots from rotting. Allow the plant to rest after all the flowers are finished for at least a couple of months, then repot the plant into a good potting mix and place the plant outside in the garden in a shady location and as soon as the new flower buds appear bring the plant inside to enjoy again for the next fall season. Christmas Cactus Here is a plant that every- one is confused about the proper name, I have heard people call them Christmas cactus, Easter cactus and whatever time of the year it blooms it seems to receive the name for that particular season, 1 have even heard the name mentioned of Valentine cactus. Of course there seems to be a mixup, so let's set the record straight. First there are two different types of plants, the first one is the summer cactus, which blooms early in the spring and comes in different colors, its original habitat is the South American countries where it grows in the top of the trees in between the forks of branches, so use a regular soil mix and not the cactus soil mix used for the other cactus. The one that is available now is called the crab cactus and this one should be probably named the Christmas cactus, and this is the one that is available now in the flower shops. Many people cannot get then to bloom, or have problems with flower drop or leaf drop. The most common mistake that you keep on fertilizing and water- ing, from the middle of October the plant should be given a complete rest for the flower buds to form, then when the firsti buds appear increase watering and resume feeding until the flowers are finished and then give the plant another 8 weeks of complete rest with hardly any water and no fertilizer. This plant does not like to be moved around or touched so find a place where it can be left alone. In the spring it can be placed outside in a shady location to keep it over the summer to be enjoyed again in the winter. Until next week, happy gardening. 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