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Show There are signs of a fair in Davis County. Valerie Cordova displays sign advertising 54th Davis County Fair Aug. 20-2- Getting better with age might be the motto of the Davis County Fair. From its beginning in 1925 when it was called Farm Bureau Days to the present three-da- y Davis County Fair it has become bigger and better. During the 1980 exhibition over $11,000 in pre- miums and prizes were awarded to Davis County residents. As the fair has expanded, so have its needs. Facilities that once were adequate have become inadequate. The site of the celebration has had to be moved the latest move from Davis High School to its present location 2. Fair is expected to be the best yet with more participating. where again it is bulging goon. may go down in one area, but at the same time they go up in another. And more workers are needed to keep the wheels in motion. addiiton Taylor to the exhibits which are great, there will be pie and watermelon eating contests, dives for dollars, greased pole climb, ping participating. Entries Mr. Taylor currently is serving his third year as fair manager. He is the seventh person to serve in that position since the late Henry W. Galbraith was appointed as the first official fair manager in 1958. Special events are high on the list of attractions at the 54th annual celebra- tion schedule Thursday, Y OUR GARDEN Tempting Targets for Insect Attacks Control insects before its over, wilts and dies as a retoo late. sult of stem feeding activity. The Colorado potato beeInsects can reduce yields and lower the quality of tle is a damaging insect that will inand fruits in vegetables home gardens by feeding on fest tomleaves, fruit and stems. atoes, eggThe most common and plants, pepdamaging insect in home pers and potato plants. gardens is the corn also known as the adult Both tomato fruitworm. Colorado potato beeCorn earworm moths lay tles and their Potato red larvae will Beetle eggs on many frequently-grow- n feed on leaves and vines. plants. These eggs hatch and Flea beetles can threaten larvae feed directly on leaves your home vegetable garat first, then bore into the den by consuming foliage. fruit. Damaged plant leaves look as though they were pepCutworms are pered with fine shot, giving caterpillars that chew the whole plant a bleached through the stems of young appearance. This makes the plants near the soil surface at night. Much of the plant plant more susceptible to is not consumed, but it falls disease, retards growth and Vegetable Gardens ear-wor- newly-emerge- Friday and Saturday at at the seams. Dick Taylor, fair manager, said more people are the Fairgrounds at La- We have something for everyone, said. In Mr. people in Davis County who give so much of their time, their talent and their energy to make the fair a fi:i success that whelming, We its just over- - appreciate their fforts, but the best usn zsnmmp' pong ball drop, horse shows, rodeos, bingo, special entertainment, OES programs for senior citizens, a barnyard for children and more. Were geared for Family fun in 81. People are the real moving force behind a successful celebration, the manager noted. We have so many wonderful makes leaves wilt, even in wet weather. Other pests may infest home vegetable gardens. These include leafhopper, Mexican bean beetle, tarnished plant bug, tomato hornworm, bean leaf beetle, cueum-be- r bee- tle, harlebug quin Euroand pean corn borer. Flea Beetle There are many good insecticides available on the market if chemical control is indicated. All of these pests may be controlled with a proper application of Sevin carbaryl, one of the most insecticides, at the labeled rate. widely-recommend- d thick-bodie- d If you suspect that your local garden is infested by any of these pests, contact your local county Cooperative Extension Service agent. He can give you advice on how to identify these pests and how to take adequate control measures. thanks they get is having people come and enjoy the fair. Remember the fair is for you! Five Points, Bountiful |