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Page 4A, The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, January 1, 2004
Georgia Forestry Commission Report
Tree Seedlings Available
The Georgia Forestry Com
mission (GFC) has sold out of a
few species of tree seedlings but
species such as Improved Slash,
Rust Resistant Slash, High Gum
Slash, Improved Loblolly, Rust
Resistant Loblolly, and Long-
leaf are available for landown
ers to purchase for this planting
season. These species of trees
are the timber type pines. There
are also some species of hard
woods such as Dogwood, and
White Oak that are available.
Anyone desiring to order any
of these tree seedlings should
contact the GFC in Lee County
as soon as possible to receive a
seedling application.
Anyone planning to plant
at this time should take every
caution to maximize seedling
survival, such as planting fresh
seedlings. Only schedule for
shipment the seedlings that can
be planted in a one week period
or the time between scheduled
deliveries. Protect the seedlings
prior to planting by storing them
in a cool place, protected from
the sun and wind. Provide venti
lation by spacing with boards or
cross stacking bundles. Prevent
the seedlings from freezing and
if freezing occurs, allow for
natural thaw.
While planting, the seedlings
should be kept moist and cool.
Plant seedlings one to two
inches deeper than the nursery
ground line (loblolly and slash)
while making sure not to “J”
or “L” root. While planting
make sure that the seedlings are
firmly packed to remove any air
spaces that might allow roots
to dry out while the seedlings
are in the ground. Survival rates
greatly increase when seedlings
Facts About Masonry
By J.M. Rhodes
Member of Chehaw Lodge 701
Leesburg, Georgia
WHY ARE WE CALLED
“FREEMASONS”?
There are many theories: a
man was Freemason because
his ancestors were not slaves
nor was he a slave, he was so
called because he was free
within his Guild, or free of the
Guild’s laws and could thus
“travel” in foreign countries
and work where he would; he
was a Freemason because he
worked in freestone, which is
any stone which can be cut,
smoothed, carved in any direc
tion- he was free when he had
passed his apprenticeship and
became a Fellow of the Craft:
he was free when he had left
the status of serf or villain and
legally became free. Probably
at one time or another masons
were called Freemasons for any
of these reasons or for all of
them. The consensus leans to
the theory that the Freemason
was such because of his skill,
knowledge and abilities which
set him free of those conditions
laws rules and customs which
circumscribed masons of lesser
abilities in the Cathedral build
ing age.
WHAT ARE THE ANCIENT
LANDMARKS?
Various Grand lodges have
“adopted” various “lists of
ancient Landmarks” and thus
have given the tenets in the
list the force of law in those
Grand Lodges. But no Grand
Lodge can make or unmake a
landmark, any more than the
Congress of the United States
can make or unmake a law of
nature. Congress might pass
a law saying that the law of
gravitation was hereafter to be
inoperative, but presumably an
apple rolling from a table would
still fall to the floor!
Grand Lodges which leave
landmarks undefined and unre
stricted by listing seem to have
the better practice, just as these
churches which do not list “the
moral law” clause by clause
seem to have a better grasp of
what it is.
The late great Charles C.
Hunt, Grand Secretary of the
Grand Lodge of Iowa, put this
point of view in a few words:
“The Masonic conception of a
landmark is fundamental law of
Masonry which no body of men
or Masons can repeal. Anything
that can be adopted can be
repealed. If a Grand Lodge has
power to adopt, it has power
to repeal. It is the very fact
that they are unalterable which
makes the landmarks similar to
scientific laws which cannot be
changed or altered by any man
or body of men.” It is probable
that all English speaking Grand
Lodges will agree that at least
seven Masonic fundamentals
are landmarks. These are:
a. Monotheism, the sole
dogma of Freemasonry.
b. Belief in immortality, the
ultimate lesson of Masonic
philosophy.
c. The Volume of the Sacred
Law, an indispensable part of
the furniture of the lodge.
d. The legend of the Third
Degree.
e. Secrecy
f. The symbolism of the opers-
tive art.
g. A Mason must be a freeborn
male adult.
Every Mason should ascertain
what his own Grand Lodge has
adopted (or not adopted) as
“landmarks” and govern himself
accordingly.
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are properly handled and cared
for during storage and planting.
For more information about
seedling care or ordering tree
seedlings contact the Georgia
Forestry Commission in Lee
County at 759-3011 or 759-
2622.
The University of Georgia • Cooperative Extension Service
Promising
Crop
Doug Collins. Lee CEC
Putting t^nowledge toWork'1
Grain pearl millet is a promising crop. It may very well
have a good fit in dryland double cropping.
Promising
Crop
Pearl millet has been grown
in this country as a forage crop
for fifty years. The USDA has
developed a hybrid variety that
holds a lot of promise as a grain
crop.
Grain millet varieties are
considerably shorter than forage
varieties.
Pearl millet has great poten
tial as a poultry feed. It has a
better amino acid structure than
sorghum or corn. It has higher
protein and oil content than com
and sorghum. Additionally, it is
easier than corn and sorghum
to crack and process. It appears
that pearl millet grain can also
replace corn in swine and cattle
rations without any drawbacks.
Pearl millet is a deep-rooted
crop, allowing it to utilize the
residual nitrogen, phosphorous
and potassium from prior crops.
Although periods of drought
can reduce pearl millet yields,
pearl millet will suffer less yield
reduction due to drought than
will other grain crops. Under
good management, pearl millet
can yield 75 to 100 bushels per
acre.
Pearl millet has a good fit in
double cropping on dryland.
It will grow on a wide range
of soils. Soils that become
waterlogged during wet seasons
should be avoided.
Pearl millet can be planted
from April through July in our
part of the state.
It is recommended that 15 to
25 pounds of nitrogen be ap
plied at planting followed by 80
to 120 pounds of nitrogen three
to four weeks after emergence.
Sulfur should be applied at the
rate of 10-15 pounds per acre.
Phosphorous, potassium, and
magnesium are applied accord
ing to soil test recommendations
for sorghum. Pearl millet can
tolerate a relatively low pH, so
meeting the liming requirements
for following crops should be
sufficient.
A seedling rate of around four
pounds per acre is sufficient.
Optimal yields are not achieved
in 36 inch rows; narrow rows
are needed for optimal yield.
Fourteen to 21 inch rows have
been found to work well. Pearl
millet should be planted 1/2 to
3/4 inch deep.
Pearl millet is prolific at tiller
ing and will make up for skips
in narrow rows. If weeds are
controlled during early growth
stages, the millet will quickly
grow and shade out later emerg
ing weeds. Although atrazine
provides excellent weed control
in pearl millet, it is not labeled
for this crop. 2,4-D is the only
effective herbicide labeled for
this crop.
More information can be
found on grain pearl millet
on the University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and En
vironmental Sciences web site.
Call me and I will help you find
this site or print out a copy of
the publication for you, which
ever is best for you.
Plantation Seed Conditioners
donated a bag of TifGrain 102
for a demonstration plot. We
may conduct another demon-
startion plot this year if their is
interest.
Unfortunately, there is no es
tablished market for pearl millet
grain. A poultry company has
expressed serious interest in it,
but will need large quantities of
the grain in order to use it in its
rations. The only current market
for pearl millet grain is for
wild bird feed. A market for the
grain should be secured before
planting.
For more information, call the
Lee County Extension Office at
759-6025.
Thunder Road
By Zane Binder
‘03 VW EUROVAN MV
WESTFALIA CAMPER
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Looking for a top-notch camp
er at a great price? Your local
Volkswagen dealer might have
what you need! The national
sales organization hasn’t been
“pushing” Eurovan MV Camp
ers due, rumor has it, to a new
model’s slated introduction next
year. That means this purely
“Continental” camper could
be available for well under its
$32,000 list. Equipped with the
$3,335 “Weekender” (Camper)
Package, there’s nothing like it
available directly from rivals!
Viewing the front-drive
Eurovan Camper initially
may surprise. The top “pops,”
a thoughtful innovation that
makes it easy to navigate inside
without stooping. Though over
all the VW isn’t huge, its seat
ing arrangement makes the most
of the interior area. The middle
bench faces rearward and the re
movable back one forward! The
interior’s ergonomically correct
due to the space needed for the
propane-powered refrigerator,
foldable two person bed, built-
in table, overhead fluorescent
light and extra accessory power
battery. A nice touch are the side
windows with curtains and slid
ing side door. The velour front
seats are swiveling captain’s
chairs; the vehicle’s overall
driving impression makes it
superb for long trips. Note this,
folks: for 500-mile-per-day
travel, even the finest luxury car
can’t compare with a minivan’s
comfort! Though subjective,
one trip will win you over!
Like all vehicles in its class,
the Eurovan’s feature-rich.
Electronic Stability Control,
Traction Control, 4-wheel
antilock power disc brakes, rack
and pinion steering, fully inde
pendent suspension, full-size
spare, daytime running lights,
electronic dual zone climate
control with dust and pollen
filter, a mediocre AM/FM/
Cassette sound system, heated
mirrors, power locks and win
dows plus genuine “European
Feel” add allure. There’s just
too much to list!
Underhood, you’ll discover a
2.8 liter, 201 HP VR6 with four
valves per cylinder. It’s ad
equate to pull this 4,200-pound
vehicle to 60 from rest in 10.6
seconds. Fuel efficiency on un
leaded premium was observed
at both 18 city and highway, an
unusual result checked numer
ous times. The EPA rates it at 17
city and 20 highway.
Handling, due to the vehicle’s
height and center of gravity, is
adequate but not stellar. Ride,
the other side of the equation,
is fairly soft, though soft is
relative by European standards!
Stillm it’s comfortable by any
measure! The tires are narrow,
slippery mud and snow radials.
When they wear out, invest in
larger, stickier ones.
VW’s ‘03 Eurovan’s is a
unique vehicle with a defi
nite market niche. As a new
version’s on the way, now is the
time to buy!
(c) 2003 DBR Media, Inc.
The Smart Shopper
by Marla Armbrust
THIS WEEK’S TIP: Avery
happy New Year to all my read
ers! The good news is, the econo
my is gaining steam. That means
more opportunity for prosperity.
Hopefully, it will also mean a
greatly improved job market.
Resolve to get yourself on
track financially this year. If you
haven’t yet done so, make some
solid investment plans based on
your goals, whether that means
retirement or a college education
fund for the kids. Putting it off
can result in financial disaster.
Here are this week’s offers:
DASANI $4 REBATE OF
FER, P.O. Box 280, Riderwood,
MD 21139 (receive $4). Send in
the UPC from two 12-packs of
16.9-oz. bottles or one 24-pack
of 16.9-oz. bottles of Dasani
water. Also send your dated (by
1/31/04) cash register receipt with
price circled. Limit two offers
per household. Offer limited to
IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO,
ND, OH, SD, and WI. Specially-
marked on-package sticker form
required. Must be received by
2/14/04.
KILZ BOOK OFFER, 130 S.
Bemiston, Suite 400, St. Louis,
MO 63105 (receive free book).
Send in the dated (between
11/1/03 and 2/13/04) cash register
receipt showing the purchase
of two gallons of Kilz Premium
Primer. You’ll get a Better Homes
& Gardens decorating book free.
Store form required. Must be post
marked by 2/13/04.
ALL CLAD TEXTILE SET,
P.O. Box 134, Dept. 40583,
Niagara Falls, NY 14302 (receive
a free apron, oven mitt, towel,
whisk). Send in the UPCs and
your dated (between 7/1/03 and
12/31/03) cash register receipt
from the purchase of at least $200
in All Clad brand cookware. Store
form required. Must be received
by 2/15/04.
PRESTONE BOGO OFFER,
P.O. Box 5756, Clinton, IA 52736
(receive up to $8). Send in the foil
seal from one gallon of Prestone
Antifreeze/Coolant and one gallon
of Prestone Bug Wash Windshield
Cleaner OR Prestone De-Icer
Windshield Washer Fluid. You’ll
get back your purchase price for
the non-antifreeze item up to $4.
Limit two offers per household.
Also send your dated (by 1/31/04)
cash register receipt with price
circled. Store form required. Must
be postmarked by 2/15/04.
PRISMACOLOR REBATE OF
FER 1238-0014, P.O. Box 4466,
St. Cloud, MN 56398 (receive
up to $15). For $7.50, send in
the UPC from a Prismacolor 72
colored soft core pencil set. For
$15, send the UPC from a 120 set.
For $7.50, send in the UPC from
a Prismacolor 24 art marker set,
24-count. For $15, send the UPC
from a 48-color set. Also send
your dated (between 7/1/03 and 1/
31/04). Store form required. Must
be postmarked by 2/15/04.
CORNING WARE REBATE,
P.O. Box 7369, Endicott, NY
13761 (receive $10). Send in the
UPC from a Corning Ware French
Whites 13-piece set and a Linens
‘n Things dated (between 3/1/03
and 12/31/03) cash register receipt
with price circled. Store form
required. Must be postmarked by
2/15/04.
(c) 2003 DBR Media, Inc.