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"A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 3, 1997-3 Warmer weather has farmers out to make up time gs By Chris Hall Port Perry Star A recent warm spell with the addition of a slight wind has allowed most area farmers to finish planting their crops com- pletely, says a local agri- culture official. According to Neil Moore, a specialist with the local Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) office, a quick rise in tem- perature late last week was welcomed by area farmers. He told the Star a couple of weeks ago that planting was seriously behind schedule. "We'd been having some really lousy, cold wet weather lately and now, because of the weather last week, the soil is dry," he said last Friday. "The farmers can now take advantage of the weather because the warmer temperatures and ~ the wind has helped dry out the soil, allowing farms to finish planting. There had been no tem- perature increase recently and no significant amounts of rain so the soil moisture decreased and HEY HARHH - a HOH ld JHE AHH -- HH EB 1 aid sls styles by Connie, Selene, Azalea 20% off styles by Naturalizer, Aerosoles, Hush Puppies, Tender Toostie 10% off all other sandals farmers could plant their crops. Now we just wait for the heat," said the spe- cialist. With most of the corn and bean crops planted, farmers can return to their usual routine, said Mr. Moore. "We've had low growth in hay and pasture crops because of the cold,back- ward weather conditions. Now that things are plant- ed, we are in need of some rain... for even germina- tion; especially for crops planted about 10 days ago and for the weed control - programs," said Ma. Moore. As for the condition of crops, Mr. Moore says that they are starting to come along slowly. "The earliest crop of corn is beginning to come through now. Usually everything cories through by May 1, but hopefully after this weekend we'll have everything up. With farmers being so far behind in planting, Mr. Moore warned that there is always the chance that a dangerous situation could arise when they push too hard to catch up. XY +L TY AV 20 3% 4 fam 7 37 2! 2 x! at yl ma! ay x SY a Tr Ah AA) > Wolverine selected styles Deerstags selected styles 20% off all athletic shoes by Easton and Rip Zone 10% off all other sandals 'Anne' helps crossing cause & nly Nod i 3 J \ ALMOST THERE: Organizers of the "Light The Way To Safety" campaign have almost reached their goal of $16,666 thanks to a $1,000 donation from the Scugog Choral Society. Almost all the money collected during a May 7 show of "Anne of | CHRIS HALL / PORT PERRY STAR Green Gables" was donated to the local campaign. Here, Diane Martin, Janet Green and Barbara Taylor-Bone take a gander at how much money the community has rallied to raise in five short months. $10 off s sale ends Monday June 9, 1997 H Sr nN IH HE 3 BR@CK'S Service, Quality & Style Since 1881 BALLER ENTS J NY J aig d. al LJ HHH D0% off Kodiak runners and hikers 25% off L.A.Gear and Kangaroo leather runners ' LJ 213 20% off skateboard style suede by Ripzone and Norimco 10% off all sandals and canvas runners AH 11) VE a ~~ Np | 168 Queen St., Port Perry 985-2521 176 Queen St., Fort Ferry 965-6797 FpPalPe H