News Herald from Port Clinton, Ohio • 12

12 News-Herald, Thursday, Jan. 20, 1977 County roundup Catalogs brighten winter days was slightly higher in Ottawa County in 1976 than 1975 but not as high as the 3.72 per cent damage in 1968. In terms of dollar losses from bird damage Ottawa County had losses of over $75,000 while Sandusky county had losses of i H.vf.l 1 til 1 over $77,000. Estimated bird damage over the entire state was estimated to $2.5 million 11' dollars or 1.3 million bushels of corn. While it's too early to do anything but guess An i v.

I there's growing about Ohio's 1977 peach crop, The severe and consistent temperatures the past week or two may have caused some bud damage to the more tender varieties of peaches. It's much too early to know for sure what blossom or permanent twig damage toll the prolonged cold has taken. There's still a By CARL F. RUFF County Extension Agent, Agriculture There's one bright spot in the cold winter weather the 1977 garden catalogs are arriving and they are colorful. This is just the time to make plans for beautifying the lawn and garden this summer.

Winter dreams can also include fresh, juicy fruit, too. If you're planning to purchase ornamentals and shrubs which will be in the landscape a number of years there are several things to consider. Mature size in relationship to the space for planting should be kept in mind. Amount of care required such as pruning, spraying, etc. It is best to select a variety that has few disease or insect problems.

Consider the summer foliage effect plus the winter twig appearance. Some deciduous plants have colorful or unusual bark which adds to the winter landscape. Looking at catalogs and making summer plans provides a spirit lifting pastime on these cold winter days. Lake Erie levels continue to move downward according to the December monthly bulletin of Great Lakes levels. Prediction for the next six months indicate levels will remain about stable for January and February and then gradually increase about one foot during the spring months.

Lake Erie levels in June, 1977 are estimated to be 12 inches lower than June of 1976. Lake Superior is nearly six tenths of a foot below average December levels the result of the 1976 drought out in North Central U.S. Lake Michigan was only slightly above 75 year average December levels. Ground water levels in Ohio generally declined during December. Water levels in index wells throughout Ohio showed net declines which is unusual for December.

December is usually a month of recharging of underground water supplies but the dry fall in Ohio is being reflected in these water supplies. The 1976 report on blackbird damage to the Ohio corn crop was received recently In the Extension Office. This annual damage survey included 891 fields in 19 counties of Ohio where blackbird damage is most severe. Annual damage assessments have been made since 1968. Ottawa County had the highest county average damage (1.99 per cent) of any of the 19 Ohio counties surveyed.

Of the 49 fields checked in Ottawa County damage ranged from zero to 15.6 per cent damage. Sandusky County had a lower county average damage but had a range in damage in the 85 fields checked from zero to 29. 1 per cent. Primary bird damage (the result of actual bird eating, not secondary or mold damage) long winter to go and nothing one can do. Such are the risks of fruit production.

And talking about the extremely cold weather livestock farmers have real problems now. Water is essential for livestock and pipes freeze, automatic waters won't operate, they're difficult to fix during bitter cold and hauling water is also a chore. Also new borne calves and pigs require extra care and added heat. Extreme cold just makes livestock care much more difficult. The livestock farmer has to spend even more time than normal to keep things operating.

There's no sitting by the fire for them Bensch is honored by Senate management and operation of his more than five hundred acres in Benton and Harris Townships. His selection for the coveted 'Farmer of the Year' award justly recognizes his high standards and his determined, hard work to achieve success; and and wish to pay tribute to him for his leadership in conservation and progressive farming practices; and "WHEREAS, A dedicated cooperator of the district since 1959, Carl Bensch has consistently demonstrated good farming methods in the Resolution reads as follows: "WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 111th Genera Assembly of Ohio were pleased to learn that Carl Bensch of Oak Harbor was named 'Farmer of the Year" at the annual Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District banquet, Ohio Senator Paul Gillmor has introduced a resolution which has been adopted by the Ohio Senate honoring Carl Bensch, Oak Harbor, as "Farmer of the Year." Bensch was recently given this honor at the annual Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District banquet and annual meeting. Winter pastoral Early morning sun shining on the United States as below normal icicles create this wintry scene at temperatures have been common a Willamette Valley pasture near across the country this past week. Salem, Oregon, but the scene could (APwirephoto) have been seen almost anywhere in Focus on 4-H Horse clinic slated Leaders seminar is set Learn more about Ottawa County. Do you have questions about Ottawa County services? Ottawa County officials will be reporting on a number of current concerns at the Ottawa County Leaders' Seminar January 26.

This meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Port Clinton Junior High School cafeteria. The meeting sponsored by the Ottawa County Cooperative Extension Service is planned to give Ottawa County residents and leaders an update on programs and services. The program will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

One may attend all or only a part of the program. Ray Schindler, Fremont Area Community Resource Development Agent, will discuss changes affecting Ottawa County and how we might cope with them. A number of short presentations are planned with opportunity to ask questions and become informed. The meeting is open to all interested persons. There will be a registration fee collected at the door but advanced registration is not required.

Classified Ads 3 PINE SHEATHING rIZ" lineal foot. 33 95 SCREEN STORM DOOR Aluminum Combination WMte 36 WHEREAS, His noteworthy conservation practices included a rotation of crops using soil tests as the basis for lime and fertilization applications, smoothing and leveling irregularities and low areas. He also installed seventy thousand feet of tile, surface drainage and erosion control structures on his land, and, in cooperation with his neighbors, developed and maintained outlet ditches; and "WHEREAS, A well-known businessman, this exceptional individual is president of Woodville Mutual Insurance Company and serves on the board for Production Credit Association. However, he is committed to farming, as is evident in his active involvement in the Farm Bureau and as a member of the Professional Farmers Organization; therefore be it "RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 111th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution in honor of Carl Bensch, pay tribute to him as one of Ohio's most outstanding farmers and citizens." 4-H Clubs and YOU-th Mom, Dad remember the 4-H Clubs of your youth? Probably many of you were 4-H members and wish your children could belong to it too. But, now you live in the city! Well, it makes no difference country or city 4-H Clubs are there; where there are children 9-19 years old and interested adults to advise them.

Are you interested In the youth of your community? Would you like to watch them grow, learn and have fun? Are your children interested in belonging to a club where there is friendship, learning and fun a chance to succeed or even fail with a project of their choosing? Then let's put the YOU-th in 4-H and start a club in your community. Contact the Cooperative Extension Office, 898-3631, if you would like to be an advisor or help an advisor, and-or if you have children interested in joining 4-H. Do it today! 95 $43 CROSSBUCK ftluminum Combination Storm Screen Door 95 DID SCREEN a STORM POOR Aluminum Combination Mill Bright. 33 By Ronald L. Overmyer County Extension Agent, 4-H The annual Ohio Junior Quarter Horse Association Youth Clinic will be held on Saturday, February 12.

It will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dale Wilkinson farm in Findlay, Ohio. The topics and the resource people for the clinic will be: reining and Horsemanship, Dale Wilkinson; Showmanship, Grooming and Fitting, Clark Bradley; Western Pleasure, Clark Bradley; English Hunt Seat and Jumping, Ed Craft; Roping, Charles Menker and Alan Potts; Barrels and Poles, Burnell Bishop. There is a participation fee.

Lunch will be available on the grounds. Advisors Banquet Is January 27 Eleven local businesses will be honoring our Ottawa County 4-H advisors by sponsoring the annual 4-H Advisors Recognition Banquet. The banquet will be held on Thursday evening, January 27. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the St.

John's Lutheran Church in Oak Harbor. A musical history of 4-H will be presented by some Wyandot County 4-H'ers. The eleven businesses sponsoring the banquet are the Bank of Elmore, Genoa Banking Company, Genoa Savings and Loan, Lin-Mor Elevator, Luckey Farmers, Oak Harbor Cooperative, Ottawa Landmark, Oak Harbor State Bank, Port Clinton National Bank, Port Clinton Savings and Loan, and Production Credit Association of Northern Ohio. Group Singing can be Enjoyable, Important Part of 4-H Meetings, Socials Singing together can be an enjoyable part of 4-H club meetings and social events. Group singing provides a feeling of togetherness, friendliness, and willingness to work together.

Singing together helps 4-H'ers to show enthusiasm, use their energy for fun, and enjoy the next part of the meeting or recreation. So the song leader has a responsibility to make the most of the opportunity to create pleasure and enjoyment. Hints for group singing leaders include the song well, practice leading the songs before a mirror, begin with a favorite or well-known song. Never begin with a new one. Give the accompanist the list of songs well ahead of time, be at ease to create a friendly and relaxed mood.

Announce the name, and page numbers if using a book, so all can hear you, direct with your hands. This helps the group keep the rhythm and tempo. Sing with the group and encourage others to enjoy singing, end group singing with a song that leads to the next part of the program or event. in QCRber6las9(POCOKlNSOLATION 95 5 22 Kraft Faced 70sq.fi- ROLL. BEAUTIFUL PANELING Choose from our large selection of patterns.

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590 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration will get under way at 9 a.m. Corn and soybean herbicides, soybean variety trial results, corn and soybean insect control, soybean diseases and germination, soybean cultural practices, new corn yield improvers and planting problems will be among the topics discussed by Dr. Ed Stroube and Dr.

Gordon Ryder, Extension Agronomy specialists, Ohio State University and Dr. Walter Schmidt, Area Agronomist. Corn and soybean growers who plan to attend are asked to contact the Ottawa County Extension Office by February 2 according to Carl Ruff, County Extension Agent, Agriculture. Ruff says advance registration is needed to help plan for this meeting. A registration fee will be collected from each participant which will include lunch.

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