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Clinton News-Record, 1974-12-12, Page 21Ray McBride of the Clinton area (right) received a Robert Harcourt Scholarship from Professor R.W. Sheard at the OAC Awards Presentation, University of Guelph, In addition he won a Plant Food Council of Ontario Scholarship and an OAC Alumni Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship, (U. of G. photo) •I AD' Happy Holidays %1V NOW'S the time togive your home bright new look for the HOLIDAY SEASON AND HERE'S AN UNEXPECTED GIFT FROM DISCOUNT DAVE'S iU WHEN YOU PASELACARPET A ROOM with materials from DISCOUNT DAVE'S WOW 111 • Save '2.00 Per Sheet On HERITAGE 4 x P ANELINGI YOU Pay • ' 8' SH AUTUMN. HAZE PANELLING • Save s'I.46 Per Square Yard On by Bigelow Sq. Yd. HURRY only 3 SALE DAYS LEFT FRESH ST ART • And look At "(hist NEEDLEPUN CH CARPET • Save $3.00 on Slack & Decker's TWO SPEED DRILL & CADDY Now Black & Decker QUARTER-INCH DRILL Reduced To • Black & Decker Model 7515 JIG SAW Incl. I Woodcutting Blade • SAVE HAND% PANELS CARPET Per Sq. 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'Lora 5244321 GO RI Rtmernben NC. yOu canuse ur MA*STER CHARGE yo orCHARGEX Cards at Discount DavWs ALL oltae, Gob TILL DecemBER 14,1914 IIIIl 111115 CIllaRGVX EWA 0 rir During debate on second reading of Bill 158, An Act to establish the Ontario Energy Corporation, I indicated that while the Liberal Caucus was Pleased to support the idea of an Ontario Energy Cor- poration, we felt the powers of the Corporation were very broad and the function of the Corporation should be more clearly defined. Only broad concepts of the activities of the corporation have been given, which could'include everything from financing pipelines to guaranteeing investments by oil and gas companies for research to initiating resource projects of its own, While the Ontario Energy Corporation is not without some hope of being able to promote such policies more specific goals for the cor- poration would be welcomed. I pointed out that in his statement on the corporation, the minister stated it would in- vest or participate in energy projects including development and research. However, nothing was said concerning the role of other energy sources such as wind, solar and geo-thermal forces. The Minister's statement also indicated that the Corporation's first priority . should be to assist in securing adequate supplies of natural gas for the Province as the On- tario Government foresees „a shortfall in supply within the decade. He indicated that in future years, "It may be 10 years away", the Corporation could become involved in other forms of energy development utilizing solar, wind and geo- thermal forces. I questioned why alternative sources of energy should only be resear- ched and developed after the gas supply has become depleted, as I felt now was the time to develop these forms of energy. Nothing concrete has been said regarding the part energy conservation will play in the functions of the energy cor- porations. With a comprehen- sive and serious energy conser- vation programme we would cut demand growth enormously by the end of the century and The Ontario Safety League's recent report on 1973-74 Snowmobile Fatalities reveals that the biggest single factor leading to death while operating a snowmobile is drowning. It is natural for devotees of the sport to be impetuous about getting started. Even though there may be little snow covering snowmobile trails at this early date in the season, the first ice on rivers, lakes and inlets offers a tempting surface on which to run a machine. Resist the temptation. The Ontario Safety League suggests the best safety practise for snowtnobilers at this time of year is to test the ice, Chop a hole fifty feet from shore to verify ice thickness, Check with stabilize consumption after that. The most significant development in Ontario in terms of energy is the vastly in- creased role of nuclear power but before there is. a massive commitment to this source of energy, satisfactory solutions to problems such as storage and disposal of radio-.active waste products must be foand. Legislation on snowmobiles was introduced in the Ontario Legislature this week, covering their registration, licencink and operation. Dealers are required to register snowmobiles within six days of sale, and owners are to attach registration numbers to both sides of the machines, Permits to drive snowmobiles may be issued to those over 12 subject to examinations, and the age minimum of 12 years old has been established with regard to driving the machines on public trails. Age restric- tions would ban drivers under 16 from all highways, under 14 from crossing highways. The wearing of helmets is to be compulsory. The Bill would ban snowmobiles from all provincial highways and secon- dary roads except those exemp- ted by regulations, and would require drivers to cross serviced' roads at a right angle. Protection to property owners from trespassers is also offered by the legislatiOn, I questioned the Minister of Agriculture about the CEMA and he summarized the recom- mendations of the Ministers of Agriculture's Report. For the initial two years CEMA will be a two part administration, with a five member executive com- mittee. The ten provincial representatives should be selec- ted by commodity egg boards and acceptable to the other signatories, while the executive committee should be the chair- man and vice chairman and three others appointed by the Federal Minister. Most direct power would be with the executive committee, who would initiate and implement policy, day to day implemen- tation being carried out by a local residents, sportsmen, forest rangers and fish hut owners on how long the water has been iced. The same people can give you advice on how to avoid water currents that thin the ice in narrow channels bet- ween lakes, near points of land, close to islands and where two streams meet. Here are a few things to do while waiting for substantial snowfalls: • Join a snowmoble club; • Check your machine for safe operating efficiency; • Equip your tool box with belts, tools, parts and plugs; • Get gear in shape: repair boots and clothing; • Plan a "safari" and organize safari equipment. Happy snowmobiling. drinking hot liquids or taking a warm bath. Even in mild cases of frostbite,• the victim should then go to a physician to see if farther treat- ment is needed. Obviously, preventing frostbite is a happier solution: dress warmly and completely, avoid exposure to extreme cold. And try to enjoy winter sports with others, rather than alone. That way, if help is needed it'll be there, Prevention isn't quite as easy as it sounds, though, because frostbite can sneak up on you. For one thing, the wind May appear to bring tent- peratures down to Much lower levels than those claimed by your vveatherman. Zero degrees farm- heft and a 40 Mph wind tan be the equivalent of —35°V (-371° Cel- sius) on a still day. And frostbite really isn't a bite at all. Sometimes you don't even notice it at first and may realize only some time later that whatever part of you is frozen usually the nose or ear — has lest all sense of feeling and become hard to the touch, Believe it or not, people in warmer countries envy us our win- ter,- Cahadiaes, More than mast, should be aware of winter's oppor- follies a and its hatarcis. Winter titfety,, like water safety, means preparation and anticipation, And coning:in sense. General Manager engaged by them, The consultative committee to CEMA should operate as an advisory group, under a chair- man appointed by the National Farm Products Marketing Council. A committee represen- ting signatories would meet semi-annually to review operations and the executive committee should submit proposals on inventory, levy and cash flow to the National Far mProducts Marketing Council, Cost of production should be standardized and the CEMA should purchase within quota surplus eggs at the intervention price, established for a base point in the province of lowest cost. Free movement of within quota eggs should be allowed and provincial commodity boards allowed discretion of two cents per dozen above in- tervention price. Authority for quota enfor- cements should be with the cen- tral agency, implemented by the executive committee which would monitor quotas. CEMA should establish the total national annual quota and executive committee the weekly, provincial quota, and give early consideration to reviewing the level of quota exemptions. WITH ADRIAN VQ The other day I talked to for- mer labour union leader. He told me that the directive he got was to belabour an issue out of proportion so the rank and file of the local would be all het up by the time negotiations for a new contract got underway. This was done to retain interest in the union, for without interest, no union or other organization can survive. His job in the union was at stake, for no union, no job. In the recent strike by meat and grain graders, and the illegal walk out by meat inspec- tars, we see some of this after they went back to work. An issue is made of the fact that the treasury board disclosed the terms of settlement before it was voted upon. Apparently it is all right if union leaders don't want an' acceptance vote, but if the other side does it, it is considered improper influence. I can't see the difference. If the terms are acceptable they will vote for it and if not they will vote against, regardless of who tells them what the terms are. More and more protests are noted against the way labour disputes are resolved. It ap- pears that no settlerrient can be reached anymore unless there is a strike period first. If it hurts literally millions of in- nocent people doesn't seem to concern them at all. Take this meat and grain strike for exam- pie, The cost to the consumer .and to the producer/consumer rune" in the millions of dollars in order to satisfy the demand's of a few hundred people who may have been artificially fired up by their leaders. There must be a better way and there are better ways to settle disputes. How long will our society tolerate this costly waste of national productivity to con- tinge, We all have seen how Britain is on the brink of bankruptcy caused for a good deal by irresponsible walkouts and strikes. Are we going the same route? Labour should have a fair return on their ser- vices in balance with the profits of the firms they work for and the same applies to small lock Hifloiell, Moron .4111 I' CLINTON NEWS RECORD THURSDAY, PECNIYISEI3 12, 1974-4140E. -OA Agricultural tidbits by David Woods ikitriny are cold but few are frozen, goes the old adage. Or something like that, anyway. For despite the duration and chilliness of Canada's winters, most Canadians manage to insulate them- selves from it pretty effectively. They go from heated hotnes to heated cars to heated offices, and back again. Those able to afford it, flee to warmer climes for as long as they can. But people who choOse to Came to grips with winter — or who are forced to can find it a powerful adversary, Perhaps its strongest weapon is frostbite. Prostbite is something you Might associate with Scott of the Ant- arctic, but it can happen just as easily to the 'unwary skier, snow- mobil& or anyone else who Vett- totes outdoors in Winter, anywhere in Canada. What is frostbite? It's a freezing Of the tissues teased by ice crystals forming between the cells, and it affects blood vessels* muscles add nerves, It can be painful, and it requires preitipt treattneht, What that Meat* say doctors, is gradridi warming of the body either through insulation With Coats Mid Wolcott, Snowmobtlers should follow trails TODAY'S HEALTH. Frostbite: one of winter's most dangerous weapons businessmen and farmers, A good arbitration system can make this balance work. 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