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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-07-23, Page 7h n ya eon 1,44 wi/h conNolof .TOP DOLLARS WHEAT As part of our Policy of First-class Service to Growers, we will be OPEN for RECEIVING GRAIN ON SUNDAYS Between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m. during the peak of the wheat and barley harvest DELIVER YOUR WHEAT TO "TRADE WITH CONFIDENCE" TRADE WITH COOK'S DIVISION OF GERBRO CORP. HENSALL 262-2605 REDI-MIX CONCRETE {ALSO FORM WORK) McCann Const Ltd, DASHWOOD Phone 287.3381 or 237.3422 WANTED New Crop WHEAT, OATS and BARLEY Top Prices Paid Modern Unloading Facilities For FAST SERVICE Call Today W.G. Thompson and Sons Limited The Twenty I r 40°1 (r4"44' FARM TRACTORS THOU SHALT without fail interrupt the flow of power before exploring, reaching or poking about to unclog or adjust machinery, particularly if thou treasures thy limbs. THOU SHALT temper thy speed when crossing slopes and when going up or down hill. THOU SHALT faithfully cause thine eyes to remain open to discern precisely where thy tractor and thee are going, and furthermore, to spy hidden obstacles and other dangerous hazards so thou can avoid them before thee and thy tractor suffer misfortune. THOU SHALT mind thy manners on the roadway, acting with courtesy to highway travelers by not entering the roadway until after thou has halted and established that the way is clear, by always singaling what thou art contriving to next do, and by decorating the rear of thy machinery with a slow moving vehicle emblem to proclaim to thy brethren behind thee that thou art proceeding slowly along the way. THOU SHALT render thy tractor out of gear and stoutly set the brakes before dismounting. THOU SHALT pluck the ignition keys for safekeeping to thwart a curious child from giving I ife to thy tractor's engine at the risk of his own life and that of others. THOU SHALT never permit a gear to turn nor a wheel to roll until all guards and safety devices are in place for, verily, they mean to shield thee from grave harm. THOU SHALT weight the front of thy tractor to balance it should the drawbar be heavily burdened with such as a two-wheel spreader, and also place upon the rear sufficient weight to effect balance when thy tractor is encumbered with a front-end loader. THOU SHALT manage thy tractor and front-end loader with skill, traveling about with the bucket low, and forsaking jerky starts and stops and wild changes of direction, for otherwise thy travel may amount to nothing more than a side-ways flop. THOU SHALT respect thy tractor and keep it well, and not demand more from it than it can deliver, nor require that it labor under burdens better suited' to a huskier steed let it repay thy maltreatment with low performance, mechanical troubles and accident. THOU SHALT contain thy temper, even should the day go foul and everything attempted conspires against thee, as robust anger not only makes thee look foolish and exclaim unkind sentiments, but also multiplies thy prospects of coming to grief by accident. THOU SHALT snuff out the fire of thy tobacco before refueling, and be it known too, that the wise man doth mount upon his tractor a fire extinguisher and first aid kit, THOU SHALT enlist a protective frame or crush resistant cab to assist thee in surviving should thy tractor tumble over despite thy good intentions to avoid that predicament, Commandments For Runners and Keepers of AVOID FARM ACCIDENTS FARM $am 7 THOU SHALT diminish thy speed when approaching ditches and upon turning corners, thereby smiting prospects of thee to support the weight of thy tractor with thine neck. THOU SHALT proceed slowly on rough or slippery ground or roadways, for otherwise thy tractor may land most pa infu Ily atop thee. THOU SHALT hitch drawbar loads low and forsake wrapping chain or cable about the axle, lest thy tractor wrap itself around its own axle and smother thee beneath. THOU SHALT without fail present thyself to thy tractor fit and ready to operate it well and safely, and thou shall reap a handsome day's work and good health for the evening meal. THOU SHALT implore and require thy small sons and daughters (and thy neighbor's offspring) to keep themselves apart and distant from farm machinery. THOU SHALT refuse to heed the begging of thy small sons and daughters to accompany thee on the tractor, and neither shall thou invite them to so travel. THOU SHALT not require nor permit thy son to TeHl. perform tractor tasks without first ascertaining if he is capable enough in body and temperament and thus satisfied, that he is sufficiently and properly trained to operate a tractor without risk to his precious life. llllllllll IU lllllllll llllll llllll 11011mul llllllllllll llllllllll lllll llllll lllll Farm Safety Week . . . July 25 to 31 Attend Either of These IMPORTANT MEETINGS on Farm Safety July 27 — Brucefield School July 30— Belgrave School 8:30 P.M. See Details Elsewhere This Issue lllllllll 11111011111111111 lllllllll IIIIIUU1111111111111111miluilleU1111111111111$111111IIIIIIIIM llllll We Care About Our Customers . . . PLEASE PRACTICE SAFETY ALWAYS J. F. Farm Machinery THAMES ROAD EAST EXETER Exeter Farm Equipment Home of the Nuffield Tractor EXETER Cann's Mill Ltd. W. G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. See Us For All Your Needs EXETER Buyers of grain, beans, corn HENSALL Kongskilde Ltd. Huron Tractor and Equipment THAMES ROAD WEST EXETER Your John Deere Dealer EXETER Larry Snider Motors Ford Tractors and Equipment EXETER Hensall District Co-op HENSALL ZURICH BRUCEFIELD Maple Leaf Mills Limited SEED DIVISION EXETER Exeter District Co-op Complete Farm Supplies EXETER F of A president outlines tax withholding procedures DISCUSSING FARM PROBLEMS — The president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture Gordon Hill was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Usborne F of A last week. Shown above discussing tax withholding matters are from left, Phil Johns, Usborne president Bob Down, Mr. Hill and Usborne vice-president Alvin Cudmo re, T-A photo FIRE DESTROYS BARN — A fire late Wednesday night completely destroyed a barn on the farm of Roger Marchand on Concession 5 in Stephen township. The blaze was first noticed by a group of Credi ton boys who called the Crediton fire department and then helped remove a number of pigs from the barn. Demonstrations and films. Plan farm safety n ights 1 :Feed Oats & Barley! Wheat Mixed Grain For Top $ Dollars $ For Your Crop MARKET THE CO-OP WAY! 4 about 25 Usborne farmers along with eight Farm Union members from district locals. Rabbit breeders receive trophies The South Huron Rabbit Breeders' Association held their July meeting last Tuesday evening in the Elimville Hall with a very good turn out of members. President David Stanley opened the meeting with a special welcome to new members present. The long delayed trophies from the spring show were presented to Bob Brand, Ruby and Louis Masnica by Bill Dickey, George Carpenter and David Stanley, respectively. A committee was named to prepare for the fall show planned for Oct. 17. Bob Brand, George Carpenter, Jim Donaldson, Bill Dickey and Nick Betts were named. Plans were made by the club to sponsor a booth at Exeter Fall Fair for the sale of rabbit burgers and the distribution of club literature. The annual club picnic will be held on August 23. Auctioneer for the Dutch auction was Angus Murray and the winner was Bea DeForrest. A lunch followed the meeting. The next meeting will be held on August 11. Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Ducharme of Windsor, spent a few days with Mr. & Mrs. Joe Regier and Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Hogan and families. Mr. & Mrs. Don Ferguson accompanied by George Ryan of Bagotville, Quebec are spending two weeks with Mr. & Mrs. Norman Ryan and Judy. Mike McKeever of Toronto, is visiting with his aunt, Mrs. Evelyn McKeever and family. Mrs. Winnie Dignan, London is a guest with her sister Bernie Madden for her vacation. • Mr. & Mrs. Barry Bloch, Goderich were weekend guests with the latter's mother, Mrs. Alexine Dietrich and her family. Visitors recently with Joseph Dietrich were Mrs. Anne Patterson and girls, Winnipeg; Sister St. Paul and Paul Dietrich, London, Mrs. Elizabeth Conlin and Mrs. Clem Boland and families. Sister St. Omer, London visited recently with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. McCann and family accompanied by Mr. & Mrs, Jim Doyle and girls, London. Mrs. Gerard McCarthy and family, Maidstone spent a few days with former's mother, Mrs. Marie Ryan. Mr. & Mrs. Clare Rock and family Wallaceburg were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Joe Carey and Rita Anne. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Micallif, Windsor, spent a weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Carey and family. If it is not right, Do not do it: If it is not true, Do not say it. Marcus Aurelius Every noble life leaves the fiber of itself interwoven forever in the work of the world. Ruskin Times-Advocate, July 23, 1970 Page 7 "It's a healthy sign, that we are working for the same goal", were the words of Gordon Hill president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture in regard to the education tax withholding program being organized by the Federation and the Farmers Union. Hill in speaking to a Thursday meeting of the Usborne Federation of Agriculture at Elimville urged all property owners not just farmers to hold back their education taxes this fall. When told that about eighty per cent of Usborne taxpayers had made their interim payments by the end of June, Hill said, "If you don't make the final payment this fall it will amount to about the education tax for the whole year." Usborne F of A president Bob Down said the Usborne education taxes are close to being one half of the total levy. The provincial president said "We're not protesting the amount of money going to education and we're not complaining about municipal councils. We have written to all reeves and clerks and have received support from about eight per cent with sympathy from the balance. In Bruce 40 of 42 county councillors signed our tax withholding petition." Hill went on to say, "Previously we have talked quietly around the conference table, this hasn't been effective. It seems we need arbitrary action. If negotiations don't work we will have to resort to other methods. He also suggested education monies should come directly from the province on a per capita basis and cited corporation, income and luxury taxes as possible sources of the extra money. The meeting was attended by Safety — on the surface it almost seems as if apathy towards safety is nowhere more evident than in rural areas of Canada, Based on a Canadian farm and rural resident population of two million people, 1969 accident deaths are estimated at approximately 1400, which included all types of accidents in the home, on the highway and recreation, Injuries are estimated .at approximately 26,000 and permanent disabilities at 1526. In Huron County alone, there were 16 accidents of which one was fatal; medical bills totalling $1,500,00 and property damage of $32,075.00, These are of reported accidents, Another statistic is submitted by the Workmen's. Compensation Board and it reports that in 1968, $12,177.00 was paid out to 23 accident victims in Huron County. "Shocking!" you say — but whom do these statistics shock? Accidents are no longer big news Unless there is a catastrophe causing more deaths. To bring Farm and Home Safety to the forefront, the Huron County Farm Safety and Huron County Junior Farmers are sponsoring two Safety Nights in the County. The program will commence with a safety film, a talk by the County Coroner, Dr. B„ W. Flowers of Goderich, There will also be a demonstration put on by the Ontario Farm Safety Council. These meetings will be attended by the 4-H and Junior Farmer groups of the County, They will be held July 27 at Centennial School, Brucefield and July 30 at Belgrave Public School, Both meetings will start at 8:30. 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