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4-H Award Winners Honored at Annual Banquet Durham Agri-News Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, November 2,1983 Agricultural Rep. Speaks at Rotary Club 4H Clubs of Durham County honored the achievements of their membership on Friday evening, October 28, during an awards banquet at the Maple Grove United Church. One of the highlights highlights of the evening was the presentation of the awards for the top boy and girl in the 4H program during the past year. The winners were Kevin Taylor, of Solina, and Pamela Gray, of Garden Mobile Volleybell Program Coming to B.H.S. and Clarke The Ontario Volleyball Association's Volleyvan program, which has been offering free volleyball clinics to Ontario schools since 1980, is back on the road for the fall season. The Volleyvan Program opened its 1983 fall season with tours in Northern Oshawa Golfer Scores Ace At Pebblestone An Oshawa golfer aced what will probably be the last hole-in-one of the season season on Friday, October 28, atPebblestone GolfCourse. Don Pringle scored his hole-in-one on the ninth hole with a 200-yard drive. He was using a four iron. The event was witnessed by Heather Cann and Roger Hosier, who were with Mr. Pringle at the time. ow MITH BEDS "WANTED" "RED CLOVERSEED" We Are Buyers -- Best Prices Offered Please Submit Samples For Quotation Kindly Enclose Telephone Number For Immediate Reply F.R. SMITH SEEDS LTD. 111 Windsor Street, Toronto, Ontario; Canada M5V 2E6 (416) 596-6522 or 596-6523 i|p 4* Tuition-Free University Education and Job Security The Canadian Forces can offer you both The Canadian Forces Regular Officer Training Plan offers qualified senior high school students: • Free tuition at our Canadian Military Colleges offering a wide range of fully- accredited university bachelor degree programs • A wide range of sports and recreational facilities • Salary benefits while you learn • Guaranteed employment at graduation Contact your local Recruiting Ottlca today, or call us cotloct-- wo'ro In the Yellow Pages under Recruiting, There's no life like It, THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre 4900 Yonge Street, Suite 100 Willowdale, Ontario M2N 6A4 Phone: (416) 224-4015 Hill. Kevin is studying kinesiology at Waterloo University and Pamela is in the food, nutrition, family, and consumer studies program at Ryerson. The awards to the two top 4H members are presented presented annually by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. With Kevin Taylor and Pamela Gray is 4H leader David Kellogg (centre) who presented the awards. By John E. Finlay, Agricultural Representative CROP CONDITIONS UPDATE Harvesting of crops has progressed progressed well over the past few weeks and is probably ahead of normal. Soybeans are at least 95 per cent combined with average to above average yiélds of 35 bushels per acre. Cutting of silage corn is also completed with slightly below average yields of 12 to 13 tons per acre. The grain corn crop has matured well despite the later spring planting dates. The crop has dried down in the field to between 26 and 30 per cent moisture. Average yields are quite variable but better than expected. We project the average yield to be 75 bushels per acre down from the exceptional yield of 92 bushels per acre in 1982. Many farmers are completing tillage work. An increased acreage of winter wheat has been seeded. We have some concern for excess growth of wheat due to the warmer than average September and October. The cereal grain crops were generally poor in quality and yield. The vegetable season is nearing completion, with abundant supplies of pumpkins, squash, cauliflower and cabbage now on the market. The apple Potato Does Imitation Ontario during the month of September. During subsequent months, the program will service schools in other parts of the province. Clinics will be held at Bowmanville High School on Friday, Nov. 11 and Clarke High on Monday, Nov. 28th. The program consists ot two vans each manned by two national calibre instructors. These instructors travel to schools to conduct classes or team clinics, give demonstrations, or play exhibition games. Regardless of the service, however, there is no charge to the host school. The program, which is sponsored by the Ontario Volleyball Association, Frank Vetere's, Wintario and Adidas, has managed to service over 75,000 students in a total of 12 months of in- season operation. Should anyone want more information regarding the program, contact the Ontario Volleyball Association at 416495-4090. No one knows why this group of potatoes decided to do an imitation of Mickey Mouse. But for some reason these tubers were found growing together together in a single hill at a local garden. Ronald Powell, of RR 3 Newcastle, is shown here with the find. He estimates that the potatoes weigh about one-half pound each. While one potato group looks like the famous Disney rodent, it takes more imagination to see an object or animal in the second specimen. Legion Ladies Auxiliary News On Sunday, Oct. 16 the Legion Ladies of Branch 178 were hosts when the Veterans of Sunnybrook Hospital made their annual visit. One busload busload and one Red Cross Wheelchair Wheelchair Van carrying around 60 vets arrived for the afternoon. They were entertained by Bonnie Cowle, Ruth Cowle and Jean Levine, George Day and friends. Pat Prout played the piano for all to enjoy a sing song. After the entertainment all sat down to a delicious dinner prepared and served Canada iAa (anaiail REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY PUBLIC MEETINGS The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority will be holding two public meetings to discuss our watershed plan. All those interested are invited to attend. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16,1983 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The office of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority North West Corner of Highways 401 and 28 opposite Easton's Texaco THURSDAY, NOV. 17,1983 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Newcastle Town Hall Corner of King and Mill Streets , Village of Newcastle by members of the Ladies Legion Auxiliary with Com. Dorothy Richards, convenor. Upon boarding their buses the vets each received a box of homemade goodies made by the Ladies Aux. and also apples were donated by Wilmot Orchards. The Canadian Statesman Advertising Deadlines Display- Tues. 4:00 p.m. Classified- Mon. 4:30 p.m. Now Available Flash-Frozen Rhubarb Asparagus Cherries Raspberries Garden Peas Beans (Green & Wax) Peaches Corn Sliced Carrots Mixed Veg. Cauliflower Broccoli Lima Beans MCMILLAN ORCHARDS Hay. No. I lolwoen A|u I WhHby 686-0388 686-2531 harvest has been slow as producers have had to wait for better color. The apple crop will have a below average year with hail damage, sizing problems due to the hot summer and the color problem. A lower proportion of the crop will make the higher priced fancy grade. Feed supplies should be adequate on most farms, although a few will be purchasing additional corn due to a poor cereal grain crop. Forage quality is above average. Milk production appears to be up on most dairy farms, putting stress on quota requirements. Many beef producers are in the process of weaning calves on pasture and selling them to local feedlots. Prices are very depressed for slaughter cattle, hogs and dairy breeding stock. Despite the many adverse weather conditions, local crops in general have done well compared to other areas. Home Economics Footnotes By Barbara McNinch MORE CENTS THAN DOLLARS Join us Tuesday, November 8,1983 from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. at the Orono Community Centre for an exciting afternoon that will help you ring up savings at the meat counter and save money and energy in the kitchen. Not all beef is steak - there are over 25 different retail cuts to choose from. Knowing the variety of cuts lets you take advantage of the more economical cuts. Mr. Ronald Death from Windcrest Farms Meat Sales will show you how, using some of the cuts from the front quarter can stretch your dollar deliciously and how to take advantage of specials on larger cuts by being your own butcher. He will, also, discuss the benefits of bulk buying. You may even be lucky and win one of the steaks or roasts donated by Mr. Death for door prizes. Did you know the kitchen uses more energy than almost any other room in the house?, Mrs. Lynne Andrews from Ontario Hydro will offer you tips to help trim wastage and save money. This "Summary Day" Program has been planned to conclude the Adult Program, "More Cents Than Dollars." As well as our two informative speakers, there will be special displays presented by the participating groups. These will include such things as Sprouting Various Beans and Seeds, Garnishing Ideas and Innovative Ways to Use Leftovers. This program is open to everyone. Come and bring a friend! For more details, please contact Barbara McNinch at 623-3348 or Zenith 7-3040. John Finlay (left) spoke to Bowmanville Rotarians last week about his career as an agriculture representative with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food. Mr. Finlay, a graduate of Guelph University, was named the new district agricultural representative for Bowmanville almost one year ago. A recent member of the Bowmanville Rotary Club, Mr. Finlay was giving his classification talk last Thursday. In their classification talks, Rotarians keep their fellow-members informed of their business or profession. profession. John Finlay is shown here with Rotary Club President Jack Locke. Complex Farming Industry Demands Large Investment Plus Top Management + BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE Agriculture is a complex industry which requires intensive intensive investment of capital capital and top-notch management. management. It's a business which is far more sophisticated than many people used to imagine imagine it to be, said District Agricultural Representative Representative John Finlay in a speech to the Bowmanville Rotary Club last week. "There, was always the philosophy that anyone could farm and if there wasn't anything else to do, farming was an alternative," alternative," he said. It's doubtful that idea was true in the past and on today's modern farm, it certainly certainly carries no weight. Rotarians were told last week that the farmer is an executive, a bookkeeper, a personnel manager, animal health expert, geneticist, builder, maintenance man, and much more. In other words, it takes someone of many talents to be a successful successful farmer. Mr. Finlay pointed out that farming in east Durham is a very diversified diversified industry which includes includes a complete range of agricultural activities. With the exception of tender fruit crops, we produce almost almost every North American agricultural product right in this municipality. Local activities include vegetables, vegetables, fruit, livestock, cash crops, mink farming, and greenhouse operations, to name just a few. As District Agircultural Representative, Mr. Finlay explained that one of his main areas of responsibility responsibility is that of farm management. management. The local Ministry of Agriculture and Food branch office will advise the farm community on matters matters such as efficient filing and record-keeping, interpretation interpretation of financial statements, forecasting, and financial planning. His work includes consulting consulting with farm families on an individual basis. The local ministry could provide provide advice, for example on the most advantageous way in which a family farm could be turned over to a new generation. In addition to counselling agriculturalists, Mr. Finlay's Finlay's work takes in the co-ordination co-ordination of programs that can meet the needs of the local farm community and the adminstration of the local office. Answering general inquires inquires from the farm community community and the public is another facet of the work. Phone calls are received on subjects ranging from home gardens to consumer complaints complaints or general questions questions about government. The Bowmanville office is one of 54 Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food branches in Ontario. Mr. Finlay noted that his job as the new representative representative is made easier by the rapport developed by former agricultural representative, representative, Dal Dalrymple. Mr. Dalrymple retired from his position last year. "Having grown up on a farm, I find the job very interesting interesting and challenging Mr. Finlay said.