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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 20 Feb 1985, p. 37

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I k Agriculture Experts Keep Sharp Eye on Insects Determining the types of insects and diseases that will threaten local crops throughout the year is a main part of the Pest Management Program which runs out of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food office on King Street in Bowmanville. Pic tured here checking a few leaf samples fi;om orchards orchards in the area are pest management specialist, specialist, Cathy McKay, and summer student Jeff Caswell. Caswell. by Catherine Denny The apple crop in the Durham Region appears to have escaped serious damage damage so far this year, with no thanks to Mother Nature and her limited quantities of rain. If anyone is to be praised for the success of one of the region's major crops it's Cathy McKay and her team of dedicated workers. The Ministry of Agriculture's Agriculture's pest management specialist makes it her bus- t iness to keep an eye on the -local orchards and to con- ' stantly report back to growers growers in the area with weather Watches and disease warnings. warnings. - This year Cathy and her crew of summer students were able to forewarn orchard orchard owners about the season's season's drought conditions, allowing farmers time to prepare for the dry spell and for the bug problem that usually comes with it. According to the pest management specialist, the predictions for a lack of rain not only posed the threat of a decreased apple size, but also set the ideal climate for mites. Cathy said apple farmers in the area were running into difficulty not only with the weather but with the increased increased rash of crop-killing mites. Of course, there is little the agriculture office or any of the local farmers can do about the weather, but the constant weather watches and pest control surveys are one way in which the problem problem of drought and destructive destructive insects is being pre-de- termined and kept under control. "We can usually tell what kind of troubles the farmer will run into before the bugs take over," said the pest management specialist. specialist. "The program not only forewarns the grower about the type of insects he will need to deal with, but also eliminates a lot of unnecessary unnecessary spraying which can be expensive and harmful to the environment." Now in its sixth year, the Durham Region's Pest Management Management Program has been the root of many crop successes, successes, offering farmers valuable valuable advice and ultimately saving them precious time and money. "Our research tells growers growers what type of bugs to spray for at certain times in the season," said Mrs. McKay, "This reduces costs for farmers by approximately approximately $200 an acre.'^ The major objective of Cathy's team (which' con- . sists of herself and two summer summer students) is not just to help out local farmers, but to reduce the pesticide load on the environment. Cathy explained that it used to be that farmers, not knowing what dangers the future held in store for them, would have to spray their fields with several several different substances in order to protect themselves against any disease that may arise during the season. season. "We've been able to reduce the use of insecticides by about 50 per cent," the pest management specialist On Sunday, August 11,1985, 72 descendants of John and Maria Rickard gathered at Orono Park for their 53rd annual picnic. The President Bob Allen welcomed all in attendance. After the singing of Grace, led by Betty McKeown and Sadie McBain, all enjoyed a most bountiful pot-luck buffet. Bob conducted a short business business period, during which it was again decided to hold the picnic on the second Sunday of August, 1986 at 12:00 noon at Orono Park. Bob then called on Marion Farr who read a poem which she had composed about John and Maria Rickard and their migrating to Canada. Then Fran and Terry Garwood gave a resume of their findings about our ancestors when they travelled to England in September, September, 1984. Copies of this were made available to anyone anyone interested. Special prizes were awarded awarded by Pat and Dick Toswill to the following: Harold Powell for coming the furthest (Chicago) (Chicago) ; Helen Buxton for driving the oldest car; Judy Powell for hanging out laundry laundry by 9:30 a.m. Sunday; Shelley Shelley Allin for getting up the earliest Sunday (5:30 a.m.); Terry Garwood for having sent a letter overseas most recently; Craig Rickard for yelling the loudest; Vivian Buick for using most safety pins; Stan and Wylma Allin for largest number of family represented (15) ; Gail and Ian McKenzie conducted some pointed out. "Farmers used to do insurance sprays because because they didn't know what was out there, but since we've implemented this research research program that's a thing of the past." Since its start six years ago, the pest project has grown considerably in popularity among farmers in the Durham Region. "When I started there were only nine orchards involved in the program. Today there are over 35." Of course, the overwhelming overwhelming response to Pest Management Management comes as no surprise surprise to Cathy McKay who, along with the majority of farmers in the area, realize that an ounze of prevention is worth a ton of cure. games for the children: Pre-school - Sarah Allin - 1st - with all receiving a prize. 5, 6, 7 years - Bunny Hop Race - Melissa Allin (1st), Allan McKenzie (2nd). 5, 6, 7 years - running with golf ball balanced on a spoon - Byron Allin 1st, Sarah Allin 2nd. 1 8, 9, 10 Ball Throw - Jeff Pearce 1st, David Allin 2nd. Frog Race - Craig Rickard and Alan Rickard tied. 'Backwards Race with ball under the chin - Craig Rickard 1st, Sean McKenzie 2nd. Three-Legged Race - Pat and Sarah Toswill 1st, Ailan McKenzie and Heather Malcolm Malcolm 2nd. All the children participated in a candy throw. A ball game concluded the afternoon activities. Larry Pearce's team won 20-15 over Don Rickard's team, although a few stayed on for a more lengthy visit. The new executive for 1986- 87 is as follows: Past Presidents Presidents - Pat and Dick Toswill; Presidents - Bob and Esther Allin; Vice Presidents - Neil and Shelley Allin; Secretary - Treasurer - Kay and Stan Powell; Games Committee - Elizabeth and Ted Walton, Mabel and Ray Goode, Ralph and Sheri Richard. t -- ■----7 Bigger Pictures Plus Fast Accurate Service FREE! 5x7 Enlargement with every C41-110, 126-135 Him processed. INSTANT PASSPORT PHOTOS OUMWA CAMERA CiNTRiUO 728-4631 OSMAWA SHOPPING CENTRE |ACROSS # MOM mt ritONt; crniMCi AUTO BODY • Custom Spray Painting • Professional Collision Repair (on all types of cars and trucks) • Reasonable Rates Located 4 mile north of Hwy. #401 on Hwy. #115 - 35 (Behind All Seasons Holiday) PHONE 983-9784 sikkens Superior quality wood coatings engineered to stand up against the elements. Available at Central Paint and Wallpaper 295 Ritson ltd. S. 728-0809 Oshawa ilmot rchards • Grower» of Qunlity Fruit flFl 2, NEWCASTLE ONTARIO LOA I HO (416) 907-5279 BLUEBERRIES Open Monday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday -- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Duly Apploo loo . . . Irortli, crisp, |ulcy nml rumly lor oallng or that llliil npplo plol Pick your own or rondy picked. Contalnors modo available or bring your own. Starting Date August 5th Plinnn (41(1) 087.5271) Inr cunliiiimlum nml picking condiliimi, coNCimONir. / ^ I'd UN! UNtlINPAVt | j ..... ('■ I *""" a liwr.ll ; I HWY, mi i Open until Leliour Dey, Sept. 2nd Rickard Family Holds Annual Picnic in Orono Demand Steady For Mortgages Demand from purchasers for resale homes continues brisk, despite summer traditionally traditionally being a slower period for sales, according to the Royal LePage Canadian Mortgage Mortgage Market Bulletin. "The anticipated slowdown in mortgage demand just hasn't materialized," says a Royal LePage residential mortgage spokesman. "In fact, mortgage market activity activity remains at above average levels." Continued stability in mortgage mortgage rates no doubt is contributing contributing to increased consumer confidence and demand, says the spokesman. Mortgage rates have remained steady at 10 percent for a one-year term, 10% for two, 11% percent for seven years, for several weeks. Activity also remains strong in the commercial mortgage market. Five to 20-year mortgage mortgage terms, available for under 12% percent, are encouraging some developers to proceed with new construction construction and re-financing of existing existing projects, says Bill Anderson, Anderson, commercial mortgage spokesman for Royal LePage. "The re-financing market has been particularly active as holders of interim and floating floating rate mortgages negotiate fixed-rate mortgages." The Canadian Mortgage Market Bulletin is based on information from Royal LePage's residential and commercial managers across the country who are in daily contact with the Canadian money market. Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Canada's leading diversified real estate services organization, employs almost 10,000 people in approximately 370 locations in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. Section Three The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 20,1985 5 1925 Chevy to Appear in Goodyear Parade • ■ iXP ■>. . ' . V !.. ' V tfc ' V'. This classic 1925 Chevrolet, with its polished wooden wheel spokes and Goodyear tires, will be driven by dwner Wilbur Miller in Goodyear's 75th Anniversary Parade on September 14th in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Flower Show Winners Announced Durham Region Gladiolus and Dahlia Society held their annual show Saturday, August 10, 1985 at Durham High School, Bowmanville. Once again, the "Glad Nuts" of the area filled the showroom with a rainbow of bloom; from stately white giants to miniatures in velvety brown tones. The Grand Champion of the show was a glad called Drama shown by Gordon Wragg of Kleinburg. The champion miniature was Dynasty shown by Doug Galt of Cobourg. Katrina was the Grand Champion Dahlia shown by Dudley Deeley of Bowmanville. The most outstanding arrangement award was won by a junior member, Heidi Hartwell, of Newcastle, with All Alone (By The Phone). This arrangement also won the "People's Choice" Award. All in all, the show was a "blooming" success. We are all looking forward to next year's show as the Durham Society is hosting the Canadian Canadian National Show as well as celebrating our 50th anniversary. anniversary. We look forward to having glad growers everywhere come and join us next August, so mark it on your calendar. A special thanks is being extended to our favourite auctioneer, Steve Liptay, who so generously gives of his time to make our show the success that it always is. Thank you Steve!! Sherrell Leetooze , Secretary Durham Region Gladiolus and Dahlia Society "BEST SELECTION - LOWEST PRICES ANYWHERE AT" THE GREAT BARN SALE k k k k k k kk k k k k k kk k k k k featuring 200 GRAM BAG OF HOSTESS POTATO CHIPS ASSORTED FLAVOURS ONLY 790 LIMIT 5 PER CUSTOMER kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk EASY CREDIT TERMS HERE WE GO AGAIN AND ITS BIGGER AND BETTER THIS BARN WILL SAVE YOU A BALE OF MONEY August 21 st - 24th 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sat. till 5:00 p.m. Corner of Hwy. 2 & Martin Road First Stoplight West of Bowmanville On Hwy. No. 2. BARGAINS BY: ORCHARD PARK FURNITURE and BOWMANVILLE AUDIO VISION

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