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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1962-02-15, Page 9Provincial Polite Sgt. Praises 'Constables For uction„In •'Highway Fatalities By BILL STEVENS, Staff Writer •GODERICH — One of the happiest men in Goderich these day..a Sgt. Harry Barker of the Ontario Provincial Felice Why •is he so happy? "Threugh the efforts of my qonstables," he claims, "we've been able to cut our highway fatalities from seven in 1960 :to none in. 1961." "An the credit goes to my men," Sgt. Barker said. The Goderich detachment area takes in the townships of Stanley, Mayfield', Wet Wawa - nosh and Colborne. There are 12 constables, two corporals and Sgt. Barker on strength at the OPP detachment. Attached to the detechment also are con- stables at: Witigharn, Exeter, four and Seaforth, one. Public Support "We feel that strict enforce- ment of traffic laws lia.s a def- inite bearing on the drop of fatal accidents in our area, but I feel that all this is ueeless without the co-operation of the pullblic," the police sergeant said. Safety checks on vehicles were a contributing factor . . . dulling 1959 oily 3,756 cars were checked while in 1960 and 1961 a total of 13,918 vehicles were given safety checks. A follow-up system was set up when the cars were checked to make sure the vehicles not receiving a safety sticker had the suggested repair work done to make them road safe. "When cars didn't pass in- spection, they were asked 'to Sgt. Harry Barker, OPP, Goderich report 'at the OPP office within a reasonable time. If they re- ported they received their stick- er. . . . if they didn't 'they probably received a stinmons," the soft-spoken petliceinan said. The 'daily duty roster form still asks all OPP officers to "conduct •safety checks during their patrols." Traffic Laws Another ,factor which has cut fatal laceidents was enforce ment of the highway traffic laws themselves. • "Enforcement of the traffic laws .is fair but strict in this area," he said. "The public must keep in mind that at is in their own interest to drive safely." Sgt. Barker reasoned, "all that the authorities are asking the public to do is to drive carefully and avoid injuries and 1We longer." Demerit points have helped the cut in the death toll too. "Our experienee since the de- merit system has come into ef- fect is as soon as a driver real- izes he will be summoned lie inquires ipwneny Points are involved," said the Sergeant School Safety Safety talks to school chil- dren Although they have littte to do directly with highWaY safety they make the children safety !conscious. A Goderich OPP constable, C. A. Hard/ visits all the schools in Huron County each year. He has vis- ited 123 schools so far and has another 50 to visit. "If there is something in your car that will atop you from being a projectile, injuries and fatalities will be further re, duced," Hairy Barker said. "A seat .beIt that has been pro- perly installed will cut injuries by 60 percent." "There's no reason why we shouldn't have a good safe year this year with the co-opera- tion of the driving public," he added. Joined In 1939 Harry Barker joined the On- tario provincial police in 1939 and has served in Windsor, Perth, Cala:bogie, Ottawa, Alex- andria and in Belleville, Where in 1953 he was promoted to the rank of Corporal. From there he was transfer- red to Goderich and raised to the rank of Sergeant in 1960. He is the son of the late William Barker, Toronto, and his wife the former Louisa Bathos -row residing in Toronto. Married to the former Mary Victoria Fraser, of Toronto, they reside at 58 Trafalgar Street, Goderich. He is a member of both Alexandria, 439 and Goderich 33 AF and AM. se....•• assts.. I expect most of you, by now, have heard that the vote on the cern marketing plan was lost. Since there is pro- spects of other votes on mark- eting pians this year we would do well to consider the reasons. that defeated the corn market- ing plan and thereby oveanome the obstacles that may defeat ether plans. Since I am not a "grain corn producer" -11Caii onty rePort to you what I have been told from various sources. If my state- ments are not correct I would appreciate correction. There :were three fields of opposition—the grain •handlers, grain truckers, and the large feeders of cattle and hogs. The grain handlers objected obviously because an organiza- tion of producers would create at leat some pressure to high- er prices. If nothing else this would mean that these dealers in grain would require more capital. There would also be tlip:nossakhility that this increas- ed COet .c8ifid not be passed on bipailLse of the th.iedt 'Of`Im- pOhfS: gibeR majority of C6Ses; if it all, the k people did itt i a, ot ofk ootiose: to the e*iit that tiler could hilltience Pit:dukes around then, truck tht apparently had bitI1t tiPa gooa btithess in litni- ing cern in the cern belt and tracking it into livestock areas outside the corn area. The marketing plan would have ifi- tOeferecl with their business cohsiderably arid since many of thecae were also producers they did have a vote and close con- tact and strong influence t4e ,prOducers they dealt with. .37fie livestock feeders Were also Produters in the Vett Maj- ority of eases. Many of these, I have been told, Made a prat - tie of •biiying large quantities of corn at harvest tine at IOW pekes while they stored their own crop, Oome of which they were able to sell at Muth :high- er prices later: HoWever they phrChaSed so inch More corn than they Sold, they preferred loiv prices' for cm -n anti they Were fearful that a marketing THE LADS TOIAVEn1lf2110ME JUST HEATED Ricitr,, is EVERq FA1,1101,g KEEN DELIGHT 1! dll. ES THE JOB TING OILS -GASOLINE $40,101 GO A GREASES plan would raise 'prices. From what I have been told it would seem that it was largely this group that was responsible for the defeat of the plan. From going over figures: of the Ontario Department of Agriculture it seems to me that these feeders did a very effective job of reducing their own incomes. Daring the years 1950 -51 -52 - when grain prices were at their highest, livestock feeding was by if ar the most profitable with- in my experience of the past 20 years as a livestock feeder. I have heard it stated many times that cheap grain never produces high price meat. It may easily prove •a costly effort on the part of these farmers. Equal opportunity in the marketing 'place as is provided under marketing plans seems to have prevented corporations from entering the hog produc- tion field as they have in broil- er growing. This is of vital im- portance to farmers. og F'roducer Presents Views 1.0 Farm Union HOLMESVILLE (Staff) — Representative -at -large of the Ontario Hog Producers Associa- tion, Alf Warner of Bayfield told Local 219 Ontario Farmers Union Thursday night that the packers are beginning to feel the squeeze. During the meetine, held in Pablic School he said that the price spread be- tween farmer and consume - was getting closer became the new teletype sYstern was get- ting a better p.ice for hogs. "Seven saran packers and a large one are being squeezc. pretty tight. We are going to have to make different 'ar- rangements to get paid for the hogs," he declared. "We may have to go to the farm marketing board because we have been Carrying these firms for •sorne time and we bane t go any further withotit authority," Warner said. District farmer Gordon Hill of Varna, member ,of the recent agricultural Marketing enquiry -told OFU members they shoudd take advantage of technologida 1 Angus Breeders Hear Minister, Honour Winners (By Mrs. S. Middleton) LONDON—The Western On- tario Aberdeen Angus associa- tion banquet and annual meet- ing was held Saturday, Febru- ary 3 in the administration building of the Western Fair Grounds, London.. About 115 persons attended. The Hon. W. A. Stewart, minister of agriculture for On- tario, was the guest speaker. He urged farmers to plan their farming operations very carefully arid a:pokes:withcau tious optimism about the future of beef cattle. Entertainment was provided by the Paul Bros. and Shirley, Woodham. Recognition was given Miss Shirley Earley, Kerwood, 1961 winner of the Queen's Guineas, and also to Allan Hodgins, Granton, 1961 reserve Queen's Guineas winner. The Angus breed won both champion and reserve ,at the Royal. The winners of the 1961 calf scramble at Western Fair were also present at a special table. Those attending from Huron County were Lorne Baird 'and Jim Woolcock, bath of AR 2, Wingham. Otto Zimmerman, Kerwodd, was re-elected president of the organization. During the men's business Session the ladies were entertained by G. C. Nichols, Blenheim, who ishovved slides of his trip to Japan and the Far East. Following the banquet, Mr. and Mrs. T. Alex Edwards, in- ternationally known in the An- gus world, left by plane for Scotland to attend the Perth annual shbvy and sale there oh February 5 and 6, where 1,114 Angus were to be auctiOned. advances in farming. He answered questions on the marketing; report. Hog producers representative Warner stressed the need for a national policy Oh ,hbg mark- eting. "If we had a national policy, we could work more closely with the processors and go out to find new markets." he Said. During the meet Bob Welsh, secretary -treasurer df Holmes - vine Cotieentrated Milk pro- ducers discussed the four brief he Was going to present to Agricaliture Minister W. A. Stewart on Fridley. 'Trouble that looks like a mountain, from a distance, tsil- ally is only a hill when you get to it. WARBICIDE TENDER TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH For approximately 600 lbs. �f Warbicide for Spraying cattle for Warble Fly', Tenders to state price per 15 lb. bag delivered to to hip shed in ,hamlet of EganondVille, Ontario, Tenders to be clearly Marked"Tender—Wartgeicle" and in the Clerk's hands by March 5, 1962 and will be Opened and considered on March 6, 1962 At 2.30 p.m. tovvest or any tender not necessarily adapted, 4. 'MCINTOSH. Clerk, Itit 30. Seaforth, Ontario, • Drainage Help Over 50 Years For Ontario Farms Many Ontario ,farmers during the past 50-70 years have been assisted in the draining of their farm lands by the Tile Drain- age Act. This assistance has been in the form of loans from the pro- vincial government for the pur- pose of installing tile drains on individual farnis. HoVvever, before a farmer can take ad- vantage of a loan through this act, his township council must pass a money by-law bringing the act in force in the town- ship. Although the original tile, stone, and timber drainage acct was passed in the year 1878, there are still quite a number of townships which have not passed the necessary by-law to enable their farmers to take 'advantage of this source of eredit. A farmer living in a township that has passed the by-law may, upon application to council:and upon their approval arid the ap- proval of the treasurer of On- tario, obtain a loan of Vs of the total cost of his drainage enter- prise at that time—but may not :borrow more than $3,000 for the drainage of :any 160 acre Parcel Of land or any piece of .Thifidi thfalli than 100 'acres'. The rate of interest on this loan is four percent. The loan is paid back over a ten year periled in equal an- nual inetalhnents of $12.33 per $100 borrowed. This Payment 18 coiiected 13y tlfe toWtsatip in 1 RuratfolkOiscuss.VocationotTrairsing On '.Form '.forum .Fedtare Night TePlini.,P41: A 4 4 vocational training and ,alfockt4.rur Al People. Was discussed by handreds of farm families Kora day, Felnuary 5. This. wip a. feature farm forum night, in- volviag not only regular tfPraini members, but Members ef ap proximately 8Q0 branches of the Federated Women's Institutes of °Marie. Take 11.% Tax Off Fencing, Asks Both Farm Groups Removal of the federal sales tax on farm fencing materials was requested in a joint pres- entation to Finance Minister Fleming on February 6 by the Ontario Federation of Agricul- ture and the Ontario Farmers' Union. The brief was supported by representatives of the two national organizations, the Can- adian Federation of Agriculture and the National Farmers' Union. Removal of the 11 Percent sales tax would meari estimated savings of $150,000 anally tQ Ontario farmers ,and about $900,000 for all farmers in. Can- ada. Mese estimates are based on DBS figures of the cost of fencing materials in 1960. The farmers' brief pointed) out that this income loss to the govern- ment would be small while sav- ings to individual farmers could be significant. Tax relief might be sufficient to encourage the proper re- pair and reconstruction of farm fences as well as providing a stimulus to improve the appear- ance of Ontario farmsteads, promote safety and increase the efficiency of farm. production. The resultant decrease in cost of production, although minor, would be a step toward alleviat- ing the cost price squeeze wh- ioh is pinching the farmers so drastically. The brief asked for removal of the sales tax an farm fenc- ing materials including barbed wire, srbaples, steel fence posts and gates and all categories of woven and welded fencing used for farm purposes. It pointed out that exemptions have al- readY been established for bail- ing wire and steel pens while tax rebates are collectable for steel pasts and wire used in grape culture. the same manner as taxes and a default in payment is treated the same as a default in tax payments. A mortgage on the farm dces not necessarily influence the ability of the owner to obtain assistance since it is the town- ship council who mites the de- cision as to whether an applic- ant qualifies or not. The Tile Drainage Act sup- plies anyone interested 13 in- stalling tile with some very helpful finantial assistance at a reasonable rate of interest. This enables many farmers to proceed with their drainage project who otherwise might have had to postpone it. The installed tile, by increasing the productivity of the cultivated Soil, pays for itself in, the ten years that the loan is being re- paid. Those things that come to 'the in= who waits seldom turn out to' be the things he's wait- ing for. DRAINAGE TENDER TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH For the construction and repair of the Archibald Municipal Drains, according to Engineers profile and specifications .will be received by the Undersigned until March 5. Tender must be clearly marked 'Tender— Drainage". 5512 lineal feet of 15, 14, 12, 10, 7' and 6 inch tile and pipe, to dig, lay and backfill, also 3 catch basins and field stone protections. Township to supply tile and pipe within approximately one mile of work. Contractors to have Workmen's Compensation Insur- ance, A marked cheque for .ten percent with a maximum of 8100 to accompany tender, Lowest or any tender nbt necessarily accepted. Plan, profile and specifications may be seen at the Clerk's Office. 7-8-b J. I. McINTOSH, Clerk. RR 3,, Sdifathi Ontario. • J !GRAVEL TENDER TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH For the crushing and hauling of approximately 12,000 Cu. Yds. Of.gravel to township roadhi 1962; Vs" screen to be used. tontrabtor t supply all requirements except gravel which Will he supplied by the thianallip at' 3 locations. Work to be completed by July 1,1962, under the super - Vision of the Road Superintendent and subject t� the approval of the Dept. of Highways of Ontario. Tenders to be clearly marked "Tender—Gravel' and must be in the Clerk's hands by March 5, 1962 and will be opened and considered On March 6, 1962 at 2 p.m. Tenders to be accompanied by o, marked cheque for $300, Lowest or any tender riot necessarily accented, MciNTOSH. Clerk, Seaforth, OritarIO, Two. questions were consid- ered by the giMuPs• The first asked what kind of training is needed for those young people who cannot remain on the farm.? How can it be Provided? rt was generally agreed that the same kind of training as Would be provided for urban young people should also be available to rural yeung people, The inajority of reports sug- gested tlhat technical and voca- tional training, including coin- merelal training, should be Pro- vided for rural children plann- ing to leave .the farm. Some of the groups stressed the haport- ant of a good general educa- tion prior to specialized, trade training. More adequate vocational guidance along with parental concern was reoomme.ndeci by a high percentage of groups. One of the special WI groups stat- ed — "Rural young people in school need more vocational guidance, more information an what education is required for different vocations. Parents should be co-operative on Oils." Another group said "More time should be spent on, vocational training in high school and less on languages and other sub- jects not needed in techincal occupations". The second question consider- ed by the groups asked, what kind of retraining would be use- ful for farmers who are leaving the land? The majority of both groups favoured night classes, winter courses and trade schools. It was pointed out since some firms will not take apprentices over the age of 21, that the Provincial Board of Trade should endeavour to have this regulation changed to admit older men. Some assistance should be given to make it pos- sible for farmers to take a course at a trade school, e.g. a subsidy toward living expenises while training or daily trans- portation to and from school. 4 'Thurs., Feb,. 15, 11962—Clinton News -Record -.Page 9 WARBLE FLY SPRAYING TENDER TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH For spraying cattle for warble fly in 1962. Tender to state price per head per spray. Work to • be done under direction of the Inspector accordarice with the regulations of the Warble Fly Aet. Tenders to be clearly ?narked "Tender—Warble Fly Sprayhig". Tenders th he in Clerk'hands by March 5, 1962 and will be opened and Considered on March 6, 1962 at 3.30 p.m. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J, I. McINTOSH, Clerk. RR. 3, Seaforth, Ontario. 7-8-b • Warble FIy Programme TOWNSHIP OF GODERICH TENDERS are hereby called for the supply- ing of 300 lbs. of WARBLE FLY POWDER in 1 Ib. cartons, and for 360 lbs. in 15 Ib. cartons. 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