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r ? i ft- ? m* lhis lime Of Year Erosion Problems Should Be Addressed By Donnic Harris District Conservationist This years growing season is nearly completed. Most crops have been harvested and taken to market. Farmers now have the time to begin making plans for next years crop. Some farmers in the county are busy making those needed repairs and adjustments on their equip ment for next years planting season. They are concerned about having their equipment in the best operational condition so to be as efficient during the planting and harvesting season as possible. This way they can save time and money during planting and harvesting of their crops. Now that we have that equip ment in the best operational condi tion for the coming planting season, what condition are our fields in; "as far as erosion"? Are there signs of sheet or gully erosion taking place on your cropland? Have you walked over your fields to see what condition they are in? We need to be just as concerned about maintaining our fields in good farming condition as our equipment. The plants ability to grow and produce a good crop depends on the soil type, farm management and the degree of past and present erosion occurring on the field. With the loss of valuable topsoil by wind or water the land user is reducing his potential crop produc tion. As you know, plants receive most of their needed nutrients and moisture for proper growth and development from the top 8" of soil. This layer is made up mostly of Safer Thanksgiving Expected By Patrol According to Highway Patrol Commander Colonel D.L. Mat thews, the highways of the state are expected to be safer during this year's Thanksgiving holidays. "Alcohol abuse has always been a major factor in many fatal traffic crashes, especially on holidays, but with the 'Safe Roads Act of 1983' dramatically reducing the number of alcohol-impaired drivers on the highways, we are anticipating fewer fatal accidents this holiday period." Matthews said. Figures released by the Highway Patrol showed that nineteen people died in eighteen fatal traffic crashes during the long holiday weekend in 1982. The Patrol reported that ten of the fatal ac cidents involved alcohol-impaired drivers. "The Thanksgiving holiday is the final long weekend for travel by most families before the winter season. All available Troopers will be out in force to protect highway Burlington Announces Wage Hikes Burlington Industries has an nounced an upward wage adjust ment for approximately 37,000 production employees, effective December 18. Burlington is the nation's leading manufacturer of textiles and related products, with more than 80 manufacturing plants in 10 states. Heilig- Meyers Co. Announces Stock Split Heilig-Mevers Company, the Richmond based home furnishings chain, announced recently a three for two stock split of its 4,152.421 common shares. In addition, the Company an nounced a change in its dividend polic> from semi-annual to quarterly payments. lo follow-up on this new policy, we have declared a cash dividend of 8 cents per shae on the old and new shares that will be outstanding after the stock split. Any future cash dividends will be paid on a quarterly basis. Heilig-Meyers operates a store in Raeford. users from traffic law violators," Matthews said. "Troopers will also be on the look out for motorists in need of courtesy assistance. "I encourage motorists to use their seat belts and suggest they in sist that their passengers also buckle up," Matthews said. "I know of no greater protection for otherwise safe drivers and passengers, as they are often inno cent victims in traffic accidents," he concluded. The 72-hour holiday period begins at 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 23, and ends at mid night, Sunday. Only the sturdy carpenter bee can lift the flap of the Brazil nut's flower to get at the pollen, says In ternational Wildlife magazine. Without the bee, the plant could not reproduce, and Brazil would lose an important economic crop. Raeford's Man In Fayetteville Mike Crowder 4 A Sea Raeford's Mike now for a great buy on a new or used car or truck. 5202 R? foul Rd. Rh: 424-02X1 ? HowpII's Mutual Drugs PliarmxHH f o 121 V M tin > A Kill Ho?rll ud Kuth Pecura Ktrfiirrf. S.C .. lei >75-1*5 Free list of OTC's for diabetic Diabetics need a friend behind the prescription counter. They need someone they can turn to to get the answers, and to help them identify which non-prescription medications are safest. With this in mind, I've prepared a list the diabetic can use without fear of adding unnecessary calories, or adversely affecting blood sugar levels Blood sugar being as critical a factor as it is, OTC relief must be carefully monitored Ask for your FREE LIST of safe OTC drugs. Our supply is limited to this week only. So, ask today. COMPARE OUR PRICES ANYWHERE! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY FOR A SMILE I I HOWELL MUTUAL DRUG PHOM S75-3363 * BAVORO, N. C Protuvonal Cttr Sf?irn At Rrnonjble Pritrs" Uut Cau'lfcus ,'j" r Offi ICO Vn"\ Qt Liafriwicc QUALITY +SAVINGS+SERVICE sand particles, loam and organic material. Erosion in the form of wind, sheet or gully erosion reduces potential farm profit and cailses damage in a number of ways. It causes loss in crop production, damage to farm equipment (from deep gullies in fields) and the loss of topsoil and chemicals (which causes water pollution from a variety of chemicals washing off the fields). Now is the time to plan and ap ply needed conservation work on your land. Leave crop residue or plant cover crops to protect the soil against wind or water erosion dur ing the winter months. Install grass waterways in fields where gullies have occurred and fieldborders around the perimeter of your fields for turn areas and filter strips. These are just a few of the con servation practices that will stop or reduce erosion problems on your land. For more information on ero sion problems or for technical assistance, contact the Hoke Soil and Water Conservation District Office. Phone 875-8685 Mon. - Fri. Each year, the nation's largest estuary, the 4,400 square mile Chesapeake Bay, yields an average of 125 pounds of seafood per acre to sport and commercial fishermen, including 90 percent of the country's soft-shell crabs, ac cording to the National Wildlife Federation. The Chesapeake is also the dumping ground for 400 million gallons of municipal sewage every day. Cutting farm profits Cully erosion occurring in this soybean field cuts profits from the crop. WE'LL WARM YOUR HEART & YOUR BUDGET WITH THESE. . . THANKSGIVING SPECIALS! JACKSON'S FffiA ROCKFISH RD. RAEFORD, N.C. STORE HOURS: Mw. tWa S 6; JO ?.?. ? 9 f tM - 7 M) WE RESERVE ALL QUANTITY RIGHTS WE ACCEPT USDA FOOD STAMPS MRS. LANES CUT GREEN BEANS OR SWEET PEAS VOUR _ . CHOICE 5/t100 16-OZ. CANS / ? MRS. LANES WX OR CREAM STYLE GOLDEN CORN ??? 2/79* CUBE STEAK IB. 1* SLAB BACON IB. ?1" PORK UVER LB 29* jPRICES EFFECTIVE NOV. 13 1 9, 1983 12 TO 14 LBS. HCHJSE Of RAffOOT 6 RAPE X TURKEYS 67 4 a TURKEY BREAST *. <t? CHUCK ROAST BONE-IN 98 LB. BANQUET PUMPKIN PIES 89* CORNED HAMS WHOLE OR SHANK HALF LB. t\*9 HOMEMADE BULK FRESH SAUSA6E FRESH UNK SAUSAGE CHATHAM CHUNKS DOG FOOD SO LB. BAG 20-01 TUB* ROSE SELF-RISING FLOUR 5-LB. BAG NATURE'S PRIM CUT SWEET POTATOES n-oi.W HEINZ SALAD CUBES SWEET PICKLES *-oz. /V BAKER'S AMGEL FLAKE /Q< COCONUT 7-OZ celloO" WHITE POTATOES 10 LB. Me BWMEYE __ COOL WHIP g-oz 79 PETRfTZ PIE CO' SHELLS ? >7 KRAFT PHILADELPHIA CREAH 70 SIZE f r 4 f^Sin^ PERFECTION L?L RICE 69* CHEESE MB. SIZE LIMIT 1 W/7.50 WWHASf COKE or PEPSI COIAS 99* 2 UTK MOM RETURNABLE 15-OZ. CANS OCEAN SPRAY WHOLE OR STRAINED CRANBERRY SAUCE 59* PffPERlDOE FARM H8B SEASONED STUFFING MIX ft- 02. PK6. 79
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