Agriculturally Speaking
Large Roosts Of Birds
Pests Sought In Hunt
By L. B. HARDAGE .
Each year blackbirds and
starlings are pests on some
farms in the county. Mr. Don
Harke of the Fish and Wildlife
Service is conducting an
intensive survey of the birds on
North Carolina from January 3
to February 15,1977. He is only
interested in knowing the exact
location of large roosts or any
roost with large numbers of
birds present — where birds
actually spend the night.
If you know of such a roost in
Warren County, please contact
m v office phone 257-3640 and
give location of the roost, and in
turn we will inform Mr. Harke.
He then would visit the exact
location of the roost. The
purpose is to get some idea as
to the number of these birds
wintering in North Carolina.
Hopefully, they are trying to
find some way to control these
birds.
I.iminfc-Tobacco Soils
In the past there has been
very little emphasis placed on
limine tobacco soils. Tobacco
can tolerate relatively low pH
and there is a possibility of
increasing certain disease
problems and causing an
imbalance of certain micronutrients
if tobacco soils are
overlimed. However soil ana
lysis conducted by the N. C.
Department of Agriculture,
Agronomic Division in 1975-76,
ow that over 56% of the
•dmont and 41% of the
oastal Plains tobacco fields
needed lime.
Keeping the pH within the
desirable range of 5.6 to 6.0 by
using dolomitic lime will reduce
the risk of aluminum toxicity,
increase the absorption of
certain nutrients, increase the
general fertility of the soil and
increase the available calcium
and magnesium.
Tobacco may not show as
quick a response to lime as
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crops such as corn, soybeans or
forages; however, a good liming
program will improve the
alternate crops being grown in
rotation with tobacco and will
improve the general fertility
and productivity of the soil.
This in turn will provide better
conditions for tobacco production.
Traditionally, tobacco fertilizers
have contained relatively
large quantities of calcium from
certain phosphorus sources and
lime fillers. With an increased
use of phosphorus sources
containing little or no calcium
and higher analysis fertilizer
grades containing less lime
filler, there is a greater need
for supplying calcium through a
liming program. Also, if the pH
is kept within the desirable
range bv using dolomitic lime,
additional magnesium can
usually be supplied at a lower
cost by a liming program than
through fertilizers.
Liming tobacco soils should
be done only on the basis of a
soil test. The soil should be
analyzed every two to four
years and lime at the suggested
rate, when the results show it
is needed.
Homemakers May
Sharpen Skills
Bv MISS EMILY BALLINGER
Home Economics Agent
Are you interested in
learning to sew or in improving
your sewing skills? If so, now is
the time to enroll in a clothing
construction class to be taught
by Miss Emily Ballinger. Home
Economics Extension Agent.
The classes will be taught in the
Warren County Agriculture
Building. Warrenton. You may
have the opportunity to enroll
in a morning, afternoon, or
evening class. For those
preferring a morning class, the
first one will be held January 25
at 10:00 a. m. Those wishing to
attend an afternoon class, the
first one will be January 25 at
2:00 p. m. The first evening
class will be at 7:00 p. m. on
January 25.
riMse contact th*~Extaaaioo- Agents
Office prior to January
25 if you are interested in
enrolling in this series of
classes. Telephone 257-3997.
Because of space the size of the
classes must be limited so you
will want to register right away
for the classes. The sewing
skills of those registering for
the classes will determine
whether they will be beginners
or advanced sewing classes.
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The first motion picture
copyrighted in the U.S. was
of a man sneezing. The year
was 1894.
GNARLED tree stands sentinel on Crand
Canyon's south rim. One of the world's
natural wonders, the canyon still awes
oy uqnaio j rrwmrig* tcj National ueograpmc
visitors, although crowds often strain
facilities. Shuttle bus alleviates traffic
problems in peak travel seasons.
Grand Canyon Is Suffering
With Sharp Growing Pains
The Grand Canyon has been
called "the world's most
wonderful spectacle, everchanging.
alive with a million
moods."
In some quarters the mood
seems a bit subdued these days.
A record number of visitors—
2.854,000—strained the Grand
Canyon's facilities last year.
At peak periods it was
standing: room only on the
shuttle buses designed to break
the traffic jams that plague the
park in spring and summer, the
National Geographic Society
reports. Officials fear a similar
crush this year.
Compete for Space
"If the travel trend continues,
someday well have to
limit day as well as overnight
use of the park," said one
official gloomily. As in many
other parks, campers must vie
for a limited number of permits
to spend the night at Grand
Canyon.
Travel also has been
restricted on the surging
Colorado River far below the
Canyon's rims. The Park
Service has limited the number
of people taking raft trips on
the river.
"The results of several
studies- now under -way-'will
enable us to develop a
comprehensive river management
plan, explains Park
Superintendent Merle E. Stitt.
"It will be welcome," says a
veteran Arizona white water
buff. 'The thrill of challenging
the Colorado begins to pale
when you see another boat
passing by every hour or so."
The 1,450-mile-long Colorado,
*ith its hundreds of dangerous
-apids, once posed a serious
hreat to even the best of
loatmen. But now Glenn
Canyon Dam northeast of the
>ark regulates the river's once
riolent caprices and guided
larties navigate it in relative
afety.
Another study directed by
he Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Let the sunshine in.
By opening the curtains
at sunny windows,
youll give your heating
system a little help.
CML
on sour tlcctnc dhi, £ your nearest LraLomcc
will deal with the Havasupai
Indians whq recently received
thousands of acres above and
below the Canyon rims.
Guidelines will be established
to determine just what use the
Indians can make of the land.
Retains Its Grandeur
Despite all the problems
facing the park, it still remains
one of the nation's great
wonders. Averaging nine miles
in width throughout its
217-mile length, the mile-deep
chasm staggers the senses.
The Canyon's constantly
changing array of colors awes
viewers. Dawn girds its sculptured
pinnacles, but leaves the
depths in blue shadow. Noon
exposes a pitiless dry, desertlike
quality. Evening sets rock
spires afire with alpenglow.
Moonlight tints the gorge with
mystery, and morning's fog fills
it with a river of cotton.
Many feel the best way to
experience the Canyon is
astride a mule. Regular mule
tours take visitors to the floor
of the canyon on overnight
excursions. Rangers use the
animals to carry supplies to
remote stations.
In more than 60 years, many
Grand Canyon mules have been
deserted by fearful customers,
but rarely have the sure-footed
animals lost any riders by
accident.
A muleskinner's advice to
a greenhorn is simple and
reassuring: "Keep the reins in
your hand at all times. Keep
your feet in the stirrups and
your mind in the middle and
your mule will take care of
you."
Injuries Occurring With
Alarming Frequency
CHICAGO—Don't let your
pet become an accident
statistic!
Broken bones, puncture
,j*ftM8jis aijjj acci<jentjl poisojk■Ings
occur with alarming
frequency among household
pets and farm animals. It's up
to you, the owner, to guard
against these accidents and
injuries.
Here's an animal safety
checklist prepared by young
people in the national 4-H
veterinary science program:
•Be certain pastures and
yards are free of baling wire,
nails and poisonous plants. Get
rid of toxic houseplants.
•Store pesticides, cleaning
compounds, sewing pins and
knives where animals can't get
to them.
•Check backyard and pasture
fences for protruding nails,
sharp edges and splinters. Are
there concrete abutments that
could cause stumbling or
physical injury?
•Keep animal living quarters
and bedding free of sharp
edges, nails and wires.
Young animal lovers 9-19
learn to understand and
appreciate all facets of
veterinary science in 4-H
projects and activities supervised
by the Cooperative
Extension Service.
Using manuals and colorslide
sets produced with the
assistance of The Upjohn
Company, 4-H members study
characteristics of the normal
animal, symptoms and causes of
animal disease, and the
Estate Planning
Meeting Slated
By MISS EMILY BALLINGER
Home Extension Agent
An Estate Planning Seminar
conducted by Dr. R. C. Wells,
an Extension Economist from
North Carolina State University
will be held Monday. Jan.
24, at 7:30 p. m. in the
Courtroom of the Warren
County Courthouse. All persons
interested in this subject
are invited to attend this
educational meeting.
The Tax Reform Act of 1976
will be emphasized in the
seminar. The discussion will
alsf1 include death and gift
taxes, wills, property distribution
in absence of a will, estate
settlement and co-ownership of
property.
The meeting is being
sponsored by the Warren
County Agricultural Extension
Service.
relationship between animal
and human health.
4-H'ers develop practical
skills by caring for their , own
animals, w^ing injsomrmmiky
clinics, even assisting the local
veterinarian—who often serves
as their 4-H project leader.
And they investigate career
opportunities in such areas as
veterinary medicine, farm
management and public health.
The 4-H veterinary science
program has wide appeal to
youngsters no matter where
they live—on farms, in suburbs
or cities. In the last five years,
program enrollment has jumped
35 percent.
Twenty-four sectional winners
earn expense-paid trips to
the 55th National 4-H Congress,
Nov. 28-Dec. 2 in Chicago. And
six 4-H'ers are named national
winners of $800 scholarships.
Winners are selected by the
Extension Service. Awards are
arranged and announced by the
National 4-H Service Committee.
County extension Agents can
provide more information on
the 4-H veterinary science
program.
Upjohn recognizes outstanding
accomplishment in the
program with a full schedule of
awards to 4-H members. Up to
four young people per county
are eligible for medals of honor,
and one 4-H'er in each state
receives a $50 U. S. Savings
Bond.
Mayflower Extension
Homemakers Gather
The Mayflower Extension ,
Homemakers Club held its
monthly meeting in the
Community Club house with
the president, Mrs. Julia
Alston, presiding. The meeting
was opened with the singing of
"America," followed by prayer.
Minutes and roll call were by
Mrs. Roger Alston. The
business session included a
discussion of plans for the
project and program for the
year. The project selected by
the club is the improvement of
the Community Club house.
The educational program,
"Storage — Closet Accessories."
was given by Mrs. Bertha
B. Forte, Home Economics
Extension Agent. She stressed
the need for adequate storage
with emphasis on clothing
storage. Several storage accessories
were used to show how
storage could be improved and
also made flexible.
During the social hour, .
refreshments were served by
the hostess. Mrs. Simuel Perry
.—Mrs. Roger Alston, Reporter. I
Apple Is Still Apple Of
Any Good Cook's Eye
By EMILY B ALLINGER
Heme Eewweke Ageet
The nation's favorite fruit,
the apple, is the apple of any
good cook's eye. TTiis cheery,
juicy, versatile fruit which we
find on the market the year
round readily combines its lively
looks and zesty flavor for
main course dishes, salads,
breads, or desserts.
An apple, eaten raw, makes a
pleasant low calorie snack or
dessert. A medium size apple
contains only 80 calories and
like other fruits, apples contain
some vitamins and minerals.
You may like to prepare one
of the following apple dishes to
add a different fruit dessert to
your winter meals.
Apple Impromptu
(A crispy cake-like topping
baked on a layer of apples, has
the wonderful flavor of apple
pie, but so easy and quick to
make.)
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
4 cups apples, pared, cored, and
sliced
'/« cup sugar
'/* teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
'/i cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, slightly beaten
V* cup sifted enriched flour
'/> teaspoon double acting
baking powder
Place apples in well-greased
8- or 9-inch piepan. Combine
sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle
over apples. Cover tightly with
aluminum foil. Bake in
moderately hot oven (400
degrees F.) 20 minutes.
Cream butter. Gradually add
sugar, creaming well. Add
vanilla and egg; beat well. Sift
together flour and baking
powder. Blend into the creamed
mixture. Spread evenly over
apples in pan. Bake for 20 to 25
minutes longer at 400 degrees
F. until golden brown. Serve
warm or cold, topped with
whipped or plain cream or ice
cream.
Apple Crumb Coffeecake
Makes 1 9-inch cake
Vk to 2'/« cups unsifted flour
'/? cup sugar
'/? teaspoon salt
1 package dry yeast
V< cup milk
'/« cop water
2 large apples, pared, cored,
and sliced
'/a cup sugar
'/j cup unsifted flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons margarine
In a small bowl thoroughly
mix 1 cup (lour, */» cup augar.
salt and undissolved dry yeast.
Combine milk, water and '/»
cup margarine in saucepan.
Heat over low heat until liquids
are very warm (120 degrees
F.-130 degrees F.) Margarine
does not need to melt.
Gradually add to dry ingredients
and beat 2 minutes at
medium speed of electric mixer,
scraping bowl, occasionally.
Add eggs and '/> cup flour, or
enough flour to make a thick
batter. Beat at high speed 2
minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
Stir in enough
additional flour to make a stiff
batter. Spread evenly in well
greased 9-inch square pan.
Arrange, apple slices evenly
over batter. Combine */s cup
sugar, '/t cup flour, cinnamon
and 6 tablespoons margarine;
mix until crumbly. Sprinkle
over apples. Cover: let rise in
warm place, free from draft,
until doubled in bulk, about 1
hour.
Bake at 375 degrees F. 35 to
40 minutes, or until done. Cool
in pan 10 minutes. Remove
from pan and cool on wire rack.
You may get additional apple
recipes from the new Extension
Publication, "The Apple Story."
These folders are available
from the Home Economics
Extension Agent's Office in the
Waren County Agriculture
Building. Telephone 257-3997.
Cold Snap Leads
To Frozen Food
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By MISS EMILY BALLINGEB
Home Estonia* AfwM
The recent extremely cold
weather haa caused several
questions concerning use «f
canned foods that have frosea.
One general recommendation ia
to: try to provide storage that
will prevent the canned food
from freezing. If the food ia
frozen, check to see if the jar ia
broken. If so discard at once.
If the jar is not broken, the
seal may be. Let the jar of food
thaw. If the seal ia broken,
obvious spoilage will result.
Discard food.
If spoilage is not obvious, the
food (if all right before) will still
be safe to use. The texture may
not be as good, but just freezing
will not render the food unsafe
to use.
Vets To Receive
Higher Dividends
Veterans living in North
Carolina who are insured under
government life insurance
policies issued during World
Wars I and II and the Korean
Conflict will receive more
than $6.8 million in dividends
during 1977, VA Regional
Director H. W. Johnson
announced this week.
The dividends are being paid
to holders of World War I U. S.
Goverment Life Insurance
(USGLI). World War II
National Service Life Insurance
(NSLI) policies and Veterans
Special Life Insurance (VSLI)
policies.
DIAL 257-3341
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"What did I
say wrong?"
Don't arpue with the other
driver in an auto collision — but
do pet his auto license number,
his name, address and drivers
license number, plus the name
and address of any passengers
and witnesses to the accident.
Then notify the police and your
insurance company immediate
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