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& » eeping Controlhng pests .. . rout th insects. He through them. weeds and fungus. are qualified to use them. Applying the scientific method to test a folk tale, University of Toronto plant pathologist, Professor Gert Orlob, reached the sad conclusion that garlic and chives won't protect roses from aphids and other pests. Prof. Orlob's study -in non-chemical pest control was sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment and conducted in greenhouses, laboratories and outdoor patches around Toronto. He even made up herbal sprays of the garlic and chives, but these too failed to oncluded that the only way for these plants to be effective controls would be if they were clustered so thickly around the roses that the bugs could not get These are alternatives, in some cases, to chemical pesticides, but at present these chemicals are the mainstay in the battle against animal and insect pests, Dr. Norman Borlaug, 1970 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, said "if we leave things to Mother Nature's whims, we will harvest only one third to one half of the yield per cultivated acre." It has been estimated that without pesticides, crop yields would be cut in half and food prices would jump to four or five times their present levels. Just imagine the effect of this now with food prices already spiralling higher. pensioners and other people with fixed incomes. Would we be able to afford to use land for single family housing development, for parks, for golf courses, or other recreational purposes if we needed twice as much growing area to feed ourselves? Ideally, we have to keep looking for more natural means of pest control that do not involve chemicals. But for now we are committed to many types of chemical control and our efforts must be concentrated to see that these chemicals are used in the right way, at the right time and in the proper place by people who In Ontario, the sale, pesticides are controlled by the Ministry of the Environment with strict regulation and a classification system that keeps the chemicals, with a potential for harm if abused, out of the hands of unqualified users. And we're continuing the search for better ways -- even if a few folk tales fall by the It clean Imagine the effect on distribution and use of ¥ eR 1 .v.Y ' We HERI 4 ' BEVIN Tr RARITY SE To Changes made in Reserve Officers Training Program Major L.P. Morin, Re- cruiting Officer, for the Ont- ario Regiment. announced today, changes in the Cana- dian Forces Reserve Officer" University Training Pro- gramme. The plan which formerly included only stu- dents who were attending University, is now open to Grade 12, 13 and Community College students. Successful applicants Uxbridge Holstein wins award Wilspring Susie Achilles, a purebred Holstein bred and owned by Clarence Wilson, Uxbridge, Ontario, has received a Gold Seal Prod- uction award from the Holstein-Friesian Associ- ation of Canada. She wins the Gold Seal with a 10-lactation total of 175.314 lbs. milk lesting 4.11 percent for 7.204 Ibs. butterfat. Her it record. as a 13-year-old-<aw her yield 18.311 Ibs. milk testing 4.06 percent in 305 days. Classified Good Plus for type and recipient of 1 Star in the Star Brood Cow Pro- gram. Susie is sired by Seiling Triune Achilles. Her dam is Wilspring Kay Sovereign Dekol who is classified Good Plus for (ype. For further information wire: The Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada. Box 610. Brantford. Ontario. N3t 5R4. AUCTION SALES FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Auction sale of household furni- ture and antiques., the property of Thomas Stephenson. Lot 11, Con. 4, Cartwright Twp., 12 mile south of Blackstock. Zennith deep freeze (22 cu. ft) nearly new, G.E. Frig, Kenmore electric stove, Hoover washing machine. Lazy boy chair (nearly new) antique wicker back rocker, small scales, 3 double * beds, box spring and mattress, - hump back trunk. Other bed- room furnitureX T.V. stereo, 2 pc. chesterfield suite. Quantity of other furniture. Quantity of tools, garden tractor and roto tiller. 1967 Mercury station wagon, if not sold before sale date (good running condition. Qwners moving to England. Terms cash, sale at 1:00, Reg and Larry Johnson Auctioneers. Phone 705 357-3270. (March 20) 6TH ANNUAL BROOKLIN AND DISTRICT NEW AND USED FARM MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION : SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD AT 10:30 a.m. Tractors - Over 35 ihodels to choose from. All popular makes and sizes, several with loaders (selling with 50 - 50 - 30 day paris and labour warranty). Haying Equipment Balers, mowers, rakes, conditioners, haybines, etc. Grain Equipment Seed drills, combines, etc. Corn Equipment Harvesters, planters, wagons, etc. Tillage Equipment Discs, ploughs, harrows, etc. Other Equipment'. Manure spreaders, wagons, ub Tractors, snowmobiles, and other assorted equipment. This is your annual spring marke! place for farm machinery; with nearly 150 units to choose from. Why not plan to attend and join the ever.growing number of satisfied customers? Location - Brooklin, Ontario, V4 mile east of Brooklin, corner of Thickson Road; or Highway No. 401 to interchange No. 68 (between Whitby and Oshawa).'Then 5 miles north on Thickson Road. Terms - Cash or credit (finacing available on Grounds. Must be arranged prior to sale #me) Sale under cover (large tent) Meals and refreshment avail able Henry Kahn Auction Services, Sale Mrqg. Ph. (416) 668 6189 Mar. 20) SATURDAY, MARCH 16 SALE OF ANTIQUES To be held at Brougham Hall in Brougham at Brock Road and No. 7 Hwy. 9 miles east of Markham. Sale will include: Round Oak Table with sel of 6 Chairs, Gourley Piano and Bench (excellent condition), Pi- ano Stool with back, New Corner Cupboard, Pine Chest of Draw- ers, Numerous Wash Stands (some pine), Beaver Sealer, Old Forge, Buggy Wheel, Old wooden Telephone, Boston Rocker, Bos- ton Nursing Rocker, Brass Bells, Crocks, Round Table cut down for Coffee Table, Antique Irons, Mustache Cup and Saucer, Cop- per Boiler, Dress, Clocks, Oak Rocker, Jacques and Hayes Set ter, Carmel Glass Lamp, Top Hat, Pickle Cruet, Pine.dough Cupboard, Child's Chair, Oval Picture Frames, Small Tables, Dishes, China, Platters, Old 78 Records, Spool Bed, Pair of Bullsey Lamps, 10 ft. pine Har- vest Table, Balloon Back Chairs, Plus numerous other articles. Sale starts at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Terms Cash. Free Coffee. John Annis & Earl Fauslin, Auctioneers, 416-943. 4500. SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Auction sale of Farm Machinery. The properly of Mathiss (Mac) Stichman, Lot 23, Con. 6, Scugog Twp. V2 mile north of 7A hwy. on County Rd. 7, (Scugog Island) '2 mile east. Cockshutt 1850 Diesel tractor (2000 hrs.) good condi- tion. Ford 5000 Diesel iractor and Allied Manur loader, Fordson Major Diesel tractor, 2 Dion Self propelled forage wagons with Ford Chasis and Motors (good). 2 Row N.H. Forage harvester No. 880. Kools forage blower, 60 f1. of pipe, J.D. corn planter, 6 row, (2 yrs.), Ford Tandem disc (mounted), Danish Vibrashank cultivator, 2 New Idea Flail Type Manure spreaders, N.H. Baler No. 69, N.H. side rake, 1. H.C. Baler No. 37, M.F. Mower, 2 Ford plows, 4 furrow, Sedore snow blower (nearly new) Large Portable cement mixer. Port able blacksmith anvil and forge, Quantity of other farm mach inery, quantity of straw. Farm sold, terms cash. Sale at 1 p.m Req and Larry Johnson, auctioneers Phone (705) 357 3270 (Mar. 7 14) Ea Breit kA WEL STARE 1 SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD AT 12 NOON SHARP Complete MoonHaven Holstein Dispersal for Harold M. Moon, R. R. No. 1, Deseronto, Ontario. (Selling at Gordon's Sales Arena Hwy. No. 15, 4 miles north of Hwy. No. 401). 102 Head 42 registered, 60 grades. 42 milking or springing cows. 25 bred hei fers for fall. 14 open yris., 20 heifer calves Sr. & Jr., 1 oulstan ding herd sire (in service) dam has 22,926m 846f 3.7 percent 198 199 BCA. Leading E.B.l. sires: Charles (VG) has 26 daughiers selling, Rockman (Ex) 11 daugh ters, Tayside Rockman (VG) 10 daughters, Sir. Winston (VG) 9 daughters. Others by Petro (Ex) Anthony (Ex) Dean Pabst (VG) President (VG) and Lassie Leader (VG). Over 40 head bred to Waybrook Sir. Winston (VG) and a Lime Hollow Fury Magis trate (EX)! Sales Manager notes: This is a good herd of big; type, good vdders, strong production, herd test high. Plan to attend this important sale for your replace: ments. Lunch and catalogues available. Fred Gordon, R.R. 6, Kingston, Auctioneer, Phone 542. 0963. Tom May, Sales Mgr., R.R. 8, Picton, Ontario, 476-5760. (Mar. 20) WEDNESDAY, MARCH Auction Sale of Far fach inery. The property of Clarence Crawford, Lot 6, Con. 3, Picke- ring Twp., 2 miles north of Ajax on Harwood Ave. lo 3rd Con. and '2 mile west. Terms Cash, No reserve. Sale at 1";00 p.m. Arnot Wotlen, Auctioneer, Hampton, Ont. 416,263-2583, Helen Parks and Jack Graham, Clerks. NEED MUSIC? | for a WEDDING DANCE PARTY ) etc. _ call 985-3089 (after 6p.m.) Peters Platters would be enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces Re- serve as an Officer Cadet and attend summer training at Regular Forces Bases. The first year consists of twelve to sixteen weeks training at Canadian Forces Base, Shilo, Manitoba or Canadian Forces Base Chilli- wack, British Columbia, and on completion, the candidate would be qualified as a 2 Lt. The second year would con- sist of sixteen weeks training at Combat Arms School, C.F.B. Gagetown, New Brunswick and on complet- ion the candidate would be qualified as a Lt. also, second year students may volunteer for the parachute jump course. Candidates would receive $112.00 per week pay, with room, board, uniforms and medical care supplied free of charge. They would also train with the Regiment during the school period in Oshawa, receiving reserve officer rates of flay for this period. Applicants should enquire al the Armoury, 53 Simcoe Street North, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, bet- ween 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. Port Perry 4-H Club The first meeting of the "Port Perry Domestic Dollies™ took place on Mon- dav. February 18. 1974 at Mrs. Bryvants home. Election of officers. Presi- dent Jackie Willis: Vice President Patsy Smith: Secretary Margol Van Shagen: Ass't Secretary Dianne Appleton: Press Reporter Wendy Willis. This unit we are taking is "Clothes for Leisure' in which the girls will make a garment suitable for leisure. We will be holding approx- imalely 7 meetings at the home of Mrs. Bryant, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. Press Reporter Wendy Willis MIDDLETON'S QUEEN ST. - PORT PERRY - 985-2562 Simple, Easy, Least Cost Swine Feeding? SHUR-GAIN Does It. SHUR-GAIN Swine Supplement 200 A 38% Swine Supplement used at 200 Ib. per ton--to make 15% Dry Sow Ration and a 14% Hog Grower. SHUR-GAIN Swine Supplement 300 A 40% Swine Supplement used at 300 Ib. per ton to make a 16% Hog Grower and a 16% Nursing Sow Ration. SHUR-GAIN Swine Supplement 400 A 42% Swine Supplement for use with corn. To be used at 400 Ib. per ton to make a 16% Hog Grower and a 16% Nursing Sow Ration. Three new supplements to keep feed quality high and feeding simple. Ask about SHUR-GAIN Swine Supple- ment 200-300 and 400. Spencer's Feed Service GREENBANK - ONTARIO 985-7483 * Wallace Marlow Co., Ltd. BLACKSTOCK - ONTARIO 986-4201 SLICED Cooked [ Ham "1%1.89 BABY Beef ask about our HOME FOOD-FREEZER PLAN a plan to fit everyones budget . Liver TI n®1.09 2 1b. Beef Steakettes 1.79 Minced Beef LEAN 0. .09 MAPLE LEAF Bacon b.99* Weiners 0 69° FREEZER ORDERS Sides, Hinds & Fronts of BEEF *12 wees Terms arranged Approx.