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PAGE 4 -- THE DAYTON TRIBUNE, DAYTON OR 97114 -- THURSDAYI JULY 2004
Being driftless is a good thing
By Vern Holm, Resource Conservationist,
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Most folks thatJive in rural areas are no strangers to
pesticides. Whether it is small acreage landowners spray-.
ing out Himalayan blackberry thickets or large scale grass
farmers spraying fungicides on their crops, both run the
dancer of creating herbicide drift.
Herbicide drift occurs when small droplets from
sprayers remain suspended in the atmosphere rather than
settling on the intended plant. When this happens the
herbicides can drift over property fines and Cause signifi-
cant damage.
This is especially true nowadays due to the many va-
riety of crops grown in the Willamette Valley. Grapes, for
instance, are especially intolerant of herbicides used to kill
blackberries, as are many of the ornamental trees, shrubs
and flowers grown by the nursery industry.
Even the home owner next, door can be affected, as
common vegetable plants such as potatoes and tomatoes
are extremely susceptible to the effects of chemical drift
from broadleaf killers used to wipe out weeds in the lawn.
Whether the spraying operation is big or small, there
are many things an applicator can do to minimize the
chances of herbicide drift. Here are some things to con-
sider:
Spray when it's cool and damp. Warm temperatures
combined with low humidity encourage whatever so-
lution is being sprayed to evaporate instead of settling
down. Also, hot weather causes some chemicals to
volatalize, or give off more fumes. These fumes are
really just suspended molecules that can damage
plants as readily as droplets.
Avoid spraying on windy days. Common sense will
tell anyone that a wind will carry the spray into the
neighbor's property. Watch wind direction and speed
and consider how wind sweeping around hills and
trees might carry herbicides where they are not
wanted.
Keep the droplets large. Small droplets drift much
easier than large ones, so adjust the sprayer to the
largest practical droplet size.
Keep the spray nozzle low. When spraying avoid
having the wand or spray boom any higher than nec-
essary. The higher the spray pattern, the more drift
will occur.
Spray at the right time. It does no good to spray some
weeds at the wrong time of the year. This results in
having to do more than one application, which in-
creases the chances of drift.
Consider the chemical. Some herbicides are more
prone to drift and volatility than others. Ask which
ones pose the least drift hazard, especially of you live
near a vineyard or nursery.
Finally, be a good neighbor. You have the right to
legally do what you want on your land, but it is al-
ways a good idea to let your neighbors know your
plans. For instance, notifying them will allow them to
keep their children and animals away from where you
are working, or in another instance notification may
allow neighbors to-pick vegetables or fruit before the
spraying begins.
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, Big Heart
,Attention Parade Lovers! If you like to, strut your stuff fight Preregistration is appreciated, but last-minute entries
[ down the main street, you are in luck. Dayton is now
making plans for another Old Timer's Parade sponsored by
| the Dayton Chamber and the City of Dayton. You have a
| unique opportunity this July ~tla -
TWO PARADES IN ONE DAY/
m You can be a part of the Newberg Old Fashioned Days
m Parade held in Newberg at 10:00 and then come over to be
a part o/the Dayton Old Timer's Parade. Judging starts at
| 4:15.
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The Dayton parade is held in conjunction with Dayton's
annual Old T'tmer's W~kend on July 23th - 25th. Come
join us by entering our parade and be a part of the fun.
If you wish to participate, please fill out the entry located at
the bottom of this page and return it to:
Dayton Old Timer's
Festival of Fun
P.O. Box 237
Dayton, OR 97114
Entries may also be dropped
off at the Dayton City Hall, or
The Dayton Tribune.
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are always welcome. The parade is Saturday, July 26th.
Check in with the parade manager at the staging area
(the high school grandstand on 9th street) by 4:15 pm
to be included in the judging.
Parade line up begins at 3:00 pro. Judging will begin at
4:15 pro. The procession starts at 5:0Opm. Trophies,
1 st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons, as well as participation
ribbons will be awarded;
Name of entry, group, or organization
Mailing address
STRUT OR P.O. BOX
CITY
Floats: [] Commercial [] Non-Profit
Horses: [] Mounted [] Wagons
Clowns: l']~dults [] Childrefi
Cars: [] Pre 1960: make model
[] Post 1950: make model
[] Classic: make model
Trucks: [] Pickups: make model
Fire Trucks: I-IPm 1945 [] Post 1945
Motorcycles: [] make model
For information on the Newberg Old Fashioned Days
Parade, contact:
Mike Boyes at 503.538.9455
For information on the Dayton Old Timer's Parade,
contact:
Penny Kennen at 503-864-3376 or
Sue Hollis at Dayton City Hall,
503.864-2221.
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