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Seed Growers' President Visits Canadian Club Thu Cunadian Statesman. Bowmanville. February 8.1989 Anglers Make Donation to Hospital Fund .? . r 4'• .V .*5fr- r ■ • : • l i p. .« 1 . - , l, i ■ • 1 j iàÉÉÎilïiltÉ '•> *)-•; i y- *21 •aSPi M i > • > y n i W'k ' -- I. IS till m - L 1 wWtmsm -7 *."*<* In I-: Members of the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club learned all about the devel- opment of new seed varieties and the Canadian Seed Growers' Association last ;5'week. The guest speaker was Don Rickard, who is the president of the Canadian •1 Seed Growers. He is shown here along with Glenn Prout (left) and Ron Bickle u (right). Mr. Rickard addressed the Men's Canadian Club at the St. John's Anglican Church on Wednesday, February 1. Bowmanville Valley Co-operative Homes Inc. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Are you looking for safe, secure and affordable housing? A neighborly environment for you and your family? Would you be interested in joining a non-profit housing co-operative in Bowmanville? Call 432-3226, or leave a message after 5 p.m., to reserve space at a public meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 1989, in Courtroom #1, 132 Church St., Bowmanville. Application forms for initial waiting list will be distributed after meeting. '89 PLYMOUTH RELIANT Air Cn r$e L»Or - Fr» 'With 0/ % .0-1 ACT NOW! MAKE YOUR BEST DEAL ON NEW 1989 MODELS IN STOCK. Macintosh Chrysler Plymouth Limited 331 Park Rd. S., Oshawa 728-4638 "Nine out of every 10 bites of food available in the world today start with the planting of seed," members of the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club were reminded reminded last week. Therefore, it's easy to see why the supply of dependable, dependable, high-quality seed is especially especially important. Don Rickard, President of the Canadian Seed Growers' association, was the guest speaker lost Wednesday, February 1, during the February February meeting of the Men's Canadian Club held at St. John's Anglican Church. Mr. Rickard, a graduate of the University of Guelph, is the fifth generation of nis family to help operate the Rickard farm midway between between Newcastle Village and Bowmanville. The 1200 acre farm includes cattle and hogs as well as an apple orchard, a seed-growing business and the growing of certain vegetables. Don Rickard has been active active in many local agricultural agricultural organizations and is in the process of serving a two- year term as president of the Canadain Seed Growers' Association. "The use of certified seed means the farmer gets the most from his crop," Mr. Rickard stated. This gener- themselves on being excellent excellent producers, they will have to become better marketers marketers of their products. He told the club that he estimates a bushel of wheat, when sold as a breakfast cereal cereal has a value of $4,000. If made into cookies, it has a value of $7,000 and if turned into specialty crackers, its value goes up to about $10,000. Needless to say, these sums are a far cry from the amount that the farmer receives. Don Rickard was introduced introduced to members of the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Canadian Club by Glenn Prout and thanked by Ron Bickle. ally translates as higher yield but may also include traits such as resistance to disease and adaptability to local climate conditions. The use of certified seed which has been scientifically developed and proven is an important factor in modern farming. "Successful farming farming is dependent on sound management practice," said Mr. Rickard. In fact, he estimates estimates that two-thirds of the final production level is decided decided on seeding day. "It may not be possible to do much about the weather, various diseases, and insects," insects," Mr. Rickard told his audience. But seed is one thing over which the farmer has some control. In his remarks to the Canadian Canadian Club members, he briefly outlined the various stages which lead up to the introduction of a new variety variety of seed in Canada. First, the original breeder must develop the new grain over 12 generations. The seed is then further multiplied by the growers at the "select", "foundation" and "registered" levels. Finally, Finally, the seed is labelled as "certified" and can be used by the farmer to improve crops. The Canadian Seed Growers' Association has been in operation since 1904 and is the sole pedigreeissuing pedigreeissuing agency for all grain seed in Canada. There are 5,000 specialized producers in nine Canadian provinces, Mr. Rickard said. In addition to his discussion discussion of the role of certified certified seed-growing, the guest speaker also took some time to discuss the subject of agriculture agriculture and its contribution to the Durham Region economy. economy. Quoting census figures from 1986, Mr. Rickard pointed out that the value of farm receipts in the Durham Region at that time stood at $160 million. He estimates that the Town of Newcastle's share of that total would be $44 million. million. In other words, the agriculture agriculture industry is about equal in size to St. Marys Cement. "There is a great deal of activity created by agriculture agriculture in the Town of Newcastle," Newcastle," he said. Mr. Rickard suggests that although farmers pride Chapter Two To conclude our account of nomadic wandering on the Island of St. Maartens we pen the following trivia. In our earlier comments we never did identify its geographical geographical location. For. the benefit of those unfamiliar with the area, St. Maartens is located in the Caribbean a part of the Netherland Antilles Antilles located directly to the East of San Juan Puerto Rico at the same latitude. Tourists come from all parts of the world to vacation vacation there. Many cruise ships stop there to permit their passengers a day of duty free shopping. While we were there, a cruiseship originating originating in Portugal dropped in en route to Australia via the Panama Canal. A German German couple off the ship spent a few hours at the Great Bay Hotel Beach. Another Another family we met were there from Sweden. St. Maarten is advertised as the Culinary capital of the Caribbean Caribbean with 150 gourmet restaurants restaurants on the island. Because Because of its French connection, French perfumes perfumes and Parisienne fashions fashions are available in many boutiques. Like most beach properties, properties, every day one sees the same ritual observed by the tourists desirous of getting a quick tan. We refer to it as the NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE PROPOSED INFILL PROJECT LAIDLAW WASTE SYSTEMS LANDFILL SITE STAPLETON ROAD, NORTHWEST OF NEWTONVILLE, ONTARIO Laidlaw Waste Systems is proposing to re-design the existing landfill site to provide additional waste disposal capacity for the next 2-3 years. Laidlaw is preparing an application that will be submitted to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment for review. You are invited to attend a public open house to review information about the infill project and to discuss the proposal with representatives from Laidlaw and their consultants. !*• ' {< OPEN HOUSE SESSION K- vv Date: Tuesday February 14, 1989 w Place: Orono Town Hall iv Orono, Ontario (located at the corner of y Main St. and Park St.) l S*i Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. greasy-pig contest where great goes of goo are deposited deposited and rubbed in for hours "on end" to super-saturate every nook and cranny of the body with anti sunburn lotion. Despite all precautions precautions you'd be amazed at the number of "rosy cheeks" one sees during the day. In the French section there are one or two beaches which are designated as clothing optional where one may sun bathe "au natural". We dropped in at one such beach with our tour bus but must admit we were disappointed disappointed - our sun glasses kept steaming up on us. On our local beach there was the occasional topledç sun worshipper worshipper who attracted a few subversive glances. However, However, the two cute blondes who |T ; ' •DIRECTOR- ROBERT B. WILLIAMS DONATING ONE'S BODY A person's body can be used after death in two ways. One, particular organs can be removed removed and employed for transplants, transplants, stored in organ banks, or used for experimental programs programs and research. Two, a person's person's entire body can be donated donated to medical school, where it will be used for teaching and dissection. If a person wishes to give his or her remains to a particular institution for either of these purposes, that person should first contact their funeral direc tor or the institution directly. They will work out the arrangements arrangements as well as all necessary documentation. Organ donation in Ontario is made easy by the government by you signing the Organ Donor portion of your driver's licence. If you do not have a driver's licence an organ donor card will be provided. The remains are returned to the family usually within 24 hours for normal funeral ceremonies. ceremonies. However this is not the case when one donates their body to a Medical School. MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL 4 Division St., Bowmanville Telephone 623-5480 Serving Durham Region Since 1881 A*uiOM*tce4iie*U DR. ROBERT L. SWAN is pleased to announce he will be opening a Wednesday evening office in addition to his regular hours. This service will commence February 8th from approximately 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hopefully, this will help accommodate accommodate those patients unable to come during the day. 191 CHURCH STREET, BOWMANVILLE TELEPHONE 623-2533 (accepting new patients) (.-Wl ••vr i bY Hobnobbing with Harvey rac'd the greatest attention who were completely devoid of clothes were completely unconscious of the attention they caused. Possibly, because because of the fact they were only two and three years of age and yet to develop any inhibitions. Ed's note: Thanks for the card, Where was that girl from? The floral display was excellent excellent and we also enjoyed a whole flock of yellow birds who flitted onto our balcony to enjoy a feed of apple jelly only 2-5 feet from us - (a cross between a humming bird and a canary). The only pests were the occasional diminuitive mosquitos - about 1/4 the size of ours but just as hungry. Fleet-footed chameleons and small lizards lizards were quite common. One interesting piece of trivia we found was that large airplanes cannot take all their gasoline requirements requirements at the airport as the weight would make it impossible impossible to take off from the short runways. Our plane flew to San Juan to pick up the necessary extra fuel required required to get us back to Toronto. Toronto. Board Lists Priorities for Next Two Years At a recent meeting of the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education, Education, Director of Education Gary Tushingham tabled the Board's priorities for the next two years. They include an intensive study of the impact of future growth on the area's schools and a continuing emphasis on programs at the general level. The general level initiative initiative has already led to the development of some special programs for students 1 who are at risk of dropping out. Board statistics show an improving improving pass rate in French, English, and Mathematics. V L ■■ ÿScûo The Bowmanville Creek Anglers' Association presented a cheque for $500 to the Memorial Hospital Foundation last week. It was their third donation. The money represents half the proceeds from the club's 1988 Spring Derby. This year's Derby is scheduled for the week of April 3. In the centre, accepting the cheque, is Tom Cowan rep on UVWUUU1UU 1.VJ1 LI 1 V IT vu IX U1 VI. All Li 1V VVllblVj aLLC^UlJjj Li 1V LllCljUt,} Jb JL U111 iwan representing the Foundation. He is flanked by club president Dave Lawson the right and vice-president Craig Greentree on the left. 11th ANNUAL WINTER FURNITURE SALE -- at -- Settlement House Our BIGGEST Yet! Come and see our greatly expanded store and shop our furniture values! You will find an even better selection of country furniture and decorative accessories. 10% ,..40% OFF all FURNITURE 15% OFF TABLE LAMPS During this sale all PAINT and all WALLPAPER (hundreds of books) will be 20% OFF REGULAR PRICES Many Unadvertised Specials! Sale dates - Jan. 14 to Feb. 16, 1989 Don't miss the Winter Clearance at DAPHNE'S, a store for ladies, just steps west on Queen Street. vhbAv Settlement House 985-8234, 183 QUEEN ST. PORT PERRY, ONT. LOB 1N0 Open 7 days. ., * CEDA * country store in the wr House city for similar savings. thornhill, Ontario