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Page 6 Wednesday, August 25, 1976 Successful Achievement Days for the 1976 Russell 4-H Program In the past few weeks, the 4-H members in Russell County completed their activities for the year. Claude Peloqgin, the 4-H Co-ordinator, is well satisfied with the amount of participation showed by the members. Firstly, on August 7 during the Russell Fair, the members participated in a Judging Competition. In the novice class, Benoit Dutrisac of Sarsfield ended up with the greatest number of points as well as the Canadian Natinal Exhibition plaque. He was followed by Jane Marie Romme of the Russell Club. In the senior class, Laurent Bourgeois of Marionville won the first prize by Francois Dutrisac of Sarsfield and Tim Mount of Navan. During the same day, several exhibits were shown by the members. Out of 27 halters entered, Watt McWilliams of Navan won the first prize followed by Gabriel and Fern- and Seguin of St-Pascal Baylon. The Sarsfield club had the best educational exhibit on farm safety followed by the Navan Club. Donna Dugdale of Russell showed the best tree leaves collection out of 15 entries. She was followed by Serge and Dominique Arcand of _ the Embrun Club. Donna also had the best collection of tree fruits followed by Dominique Arcand of Embrun and Laurent Dut- risac of Sarsfield. Finally in the collections of wood samples, the best exhibit was shown by Serge Arcand of Embrun followed by David Sharkey and Don McNee- ly of Navan. The next Thrusday, August 12, the 4-H membrs_ had _ their Achievement Day. The Cham- pions in several classes are listed below: Grand Champion Jersey Steven Bols of Russell; Reserve Grand Champion Jersey Frank Bols of Russell; Grand Champion Guernsey Guy St-Pierre of Marionville; Re- serve Grand Champion Guern- sey Michel St-Pierre of Marionville; Grand Champion Beef -- Don McNeely, Navan Club; Reserve Grand Champion Beef -- Pam McNeely, Navan Club; Grand Champion Ayrshire -- Kim Eadie, Russell Club; Reserve Grand Champion Ayr- shire -- Lorraine Eadie, Russell Club;Grand Champion Holstein -- Pamela Smit, Russell Club; Reserve Grand Champion Hol- stein -- Paul Villeneuve, Sars- field Club; Grand Champion Showman Lorraine Eadie, Russell Club; Reserve Grand Champion Showman -- Kim Eadie, Russell Club. In the other classes of exhibits, the best corn project was shown by Cathy Heymans of Russell followed by Jean Marie Menard, Michel Menard, Gilles Perras and Rejean Perras all of Embrun. In the Hay project Gilles Ranger arid Andre Ranger of Sarsfield both showed the best entries. Marian Nooyen of Navan showed the best garden project followed by Helen and Anne Beimers of Vars. The best Landscaping project was shown by Dominique Arcand of the Embrun Club followed by Lynne Perras also of Embrun. Some 25 weed collections were also shown with the bst one being shown by Dominique Arcand of Embrun followed by her brother Sylvain, then Luc Ouimet of St. Albert, Serge Arcand of Embrun and Don McNeely of Navan. In the tie-up competitin the Navan Club came first followed by the Russell Club = and Clarence Creek Club. On Satur- day the 14, the Navan Club showed the best float in the parade followed by Clarence Creek and Russell. In general, there was very good participation from all members this year in the agricultural 4-H program. Those who completed their projects will participate in a bus trip later this summer and_ the awards night will take place later in the Fall. Roger N. Pommainville, Associate Ag. Rep., Russell County. Help your Heart... Help your Heart Fund North Russell W.I. Some North Russell gals went to a meeting one day, Gave their institute greeting in the same old way Offered their gifts of geranium slips so tender, so green and so gay. These slips, a token of friend- ship were brought For a member long absent but with them in thought. And now may be seen brightly gracing my lot. Their color like music, so deep and so clear. I thank you dear friends for your gift so sincere. I invite you to come and visit me, do, So that all may enjoy this living gift, too. Margot McCallum Russell Review First Aid For Ailing House Plants Symptom: Lower leaves of most afflicted plants turn yellow and stems become soft and dark in colour; cacti become mushy, soil stays soggy and green scum forms on clay pots. Cause: Too much water. 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If plant is growing under incandescent lamps move it further from the bulbs or use lower wattage bulbs that generate less heat. Symptom: Leaf tips turn brown especially on ferns, leaves or stems appear crushed or broken Cause: Bruising. What To do: For appearance sake, use scissors to cut off the damaged sections of foilage. Keeping as much as possible of each leaf or stem. Move plant to a more protected location where people people are less likely to brush against it. Symptom: Leaves turn yellow and fall off suddenly, the plant tissue appears glassy and translucent. Cause: Suddent rise or fall in temperature. What To Do: Move plants from drafts, air conditioners or radiators when the damage is 237-1895 COCHRANE'S DAIRY LTD. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BY CANADIANS 445-2959 RESIDENCE: 737-4681 WHEN YOU THINK OF SELLING DON'T THINK OF ME... CALL ME!!! Glendon Loucks MANAGER -- BROKER 344 O'Connor St., Ottawa, Ont. OFFICE: 232-3567 severe, remove the plant from the pot. 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