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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-01-17, Page 17Plan short courses at Centralia College Centralia College of Agricultural Technology in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food is again offering a variety of agricultural short courses on topics of interest to rural men and women. Most courses will appeal to the established farmer, his family, employees and to business men who serve the farmer. Some courses are designed especially for the beginning farmer. Well qualified instructors are chosen from govern­ ment, colleges, universities, agricultural service in­ dustries and the farm com­ munity. Course fees are $4 per per- Notice Annual Meeting of Huron County Wheat Producers will be held in the Agricultural Board Room, Clinton Thurs., Feb. 8 1:30 P.M. Russell Rodgers, Chairman of the board will be guest speaker. son per day. Non luncheon is available for $2.50. These fees are payable zaJ the beginning of each course. Following is a list of the courses available through Centralia College this year. All but beef cow herd management and white bean day are held in Huron Hall on the Centralia Campus. January 18 - Beef Cow . Herd Management at the Brodhagen Community Cen­ tre. Four successful beef cow herd owners discuss their programs followed by presentations on pasture management and herd health. „ January 23 - Beef Feedlot Management. A course for feedlot owners featuring a visit to a successful feedlot, 8 workshop on rations and a look at using by-product feeds. January 24 - Seed Produc­ tion. A course for new seed growers or farmers in­ terested in becoming seed growers. The program in­ cludes discussion of the benefits, regulations, production techniques, con­ tracting and marketing. January 25 - Farm Income Tax Update. This course for farmers, farm record keepers and farm accoun­ tants is designed to increase and update understanding of the income tax laws and their application to your farm business. January 30 - Standby Generators For The Farm. f Granton couple see son installed in Cal. By MRS. E. SUMMERS Mr. & Mrs. JamesR. Kerr have recently returned from a trip to San Diego Calif, where they had the privilege of being with their son James Jr. of Mississauga, when he was installed as president of the American Dental Laboratories Conference there. He is the first Canadian to receiye this honor. Preceding their stay in San Diego, Mr. & Mrs. Kerr enjoyed a motor I tour along the Pacific Coast, taking in bus tours of Los ! Angeles and San Francisco en route. CourtValentine C.O.F. meet The stormy weather did not stop 10 members from attending the Ladies Lodge at the Mason’s Hall on Tuesday. Sister Melba St. Dennis presided; opened Court and conducted the business. It was decided that the Court’s birthday would be celebrated with a pot luck supper and a family night as last year. This will be held on February 6 in the Mason’s Hall. Each member is to bring one cold and one hot dish. The attendance draw for a Forester coffee spooh was won by Sister Lois Herbert. Friendly Neighbors Club A few members braved the elements on Wednesday afternoon to meet at the Scout Hall for the enjoyment of cards, shuffleboard and pool and later a social over refreshments. It has been decided through the winter, Friendly Neighbors meet once a month on the second Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Scout ............................................... 2 ’/2 miles east on #83 from #4 and 1 ’4 miles north. RR 1 HENSALL r 235-1487 OFF ! JANUARY TRUCKLOAD PURINA PETFOOD DOG CHOW 20 kg. (REGULAR PRICE S'! I50) NEW DOG MEAL 20 kg. (REGULAR PRICE $12°°) CAT CHOW 10 kg. (REGULAR PRICE $900) "Quality Products At Fair Prices" BEV. MORGAN & SONS PURINA chow; AG FARM EQUIPMENT time Hall. People who feel they would like to enjoy a social time and some recreation please drop in. 4-H news A new 4-H Club will be forming in Granton soon, entitled Edibles”, members recipes measures. This will be for club members between the ages of 12-26 years and if any girls in'the area are interested in becoming members of this club, they may contact the following leaders: for group I, Mrs. Michael O’Shea 225- 2600 or- Mrs. Dennis St. Dennis at 225-2520, and for group 2, Mrs. Jack Noon 225- 2338 or Mrs. Verne Jenson at 225-2263. “Essential where the will be testing using metric U.C.W. news Unit 3 met at the home of Mrs. Leroy Bryan, their president, who led in worship and conducted the business, i Mrs. Garfield Nixon and i Mrs. Jim Thomson were in i charge of the program, ; which dealt with the con­ tinuing Bible study with the theme "The Lordship of , Jesus.” A discussion was carried out on the following questions, (1) Jesus as Lord? (2) How do we silence the Bible? (3) Why do many people turn away from Christianity and the Bible? In conclusion Mrs. Nixon read ariinterestingarticle on the "Shroud of Turin”. Information on the type and size of standby power equip­ ment, power sources and connections will be discuss­ ed. January 31, February 7, 14, 20 - Basjc Pork Produc­ tion. A four day course for new swine producers, swine farm employees and people considering entry into the pork production industry. Sessions on reproduction, herd improvement, feeding, buildings, health, marketing and economics. February 1 and 8 - Transferring Farm Assets. This two day course will help the farm family to ex­ amine the problem of farm asset transfers and to logically select the best method for their situation. February 6 - Stretching The Farm Energy. This one day course will feature dis­ cussion on saving energy in the use of manure, fertilizer application, efficiency of tractor and machine use, in­ sulation of farm buildings and other passive energy savers. February 13 - Alternative Energy For The Farm. A one day course for farmers considering alternative sources of energy for farm use. March 6 - Dairy Herd Housing and Equipment. A two day course for dairy farmers considering a new barn or renovating the pre­ sent barn. Planning the farmstead and dairy farm layout as''well as selecting the right manure handling, ventilation and milking systems are emphasized. March 7 - White Bean Day at the South Huron Rec Cen­ tre in Exeter. A one day program for white bean growers featuring new and updated information on varieties, herbicides, white mold, anthracnose, ozone and other production prac­ tices. Registration at the door. Bring your own lunch. April date to be announced - Alternatives To Marketing Strategies. A one day course for cash crop farmers to ex­ amine alternative methods of marketing crops using cash, contract and future markets, etc. to advantage. that the will BAREFOOT IN THE SNOW — It was an awfully cold day to be going barefoot, but Tanya Buckareff, a grade two pupil at Lucan Public School, wanted to see what kind of foot prints her doll would make. Looking on is Shona Craig, grade one, and Tanya's sister Lillie, a kindergarten pupil. ’ GB sewers Continued from page 16 Sharen remained hopeful that the project could come in under that figure if t.he first phase tendered was any indication. The reeve said if each project came in 12 percent under the estimated cost, the total cost could be around three and a half million dollars. Council appointed members to a six person January 17, 1979 Page 17 ■...................... . ■ i*—w ................... liason committee which will serve throughout the life of the sewer construction. Serving on the committee are Prosper Van Bruaene for the PUC, Harry Hamilton, fire department; Garry Desjardine, works depart­ ment, Bob Simpson, Chamber of Commerce and Sharen and clerk-treasurer LouisClippertonrepresenting the village. MOBILE FEED SERVICE We bring the mill to the farmer" Complete line of Blue Ribbon and Master Feeds. Competitive prices. HARDEMAN BROS. KIRKTON 229-6525 FARM SUPPLY BONUS 4 it's COMING from Monsanto invites you to their open house this Monday at the K-W centre. Enjoy refreshments and prizes and see the complete new line of Case tractors. OPEN HOUSENEW POWER KIRKTON WOODHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE MONDAY, JANUARY 22ND/79 FROM 2 P.M. TO 5 P.M. The CASE 90 Series New 2090: 1 New 2290: 128 hp* (95 kW) New 504-cube Case-built diesel engines. New "President’s Chair." New cab. New hydraulics, new transmission and dozens more features for your comfort and field productivity. Whether you're a "Case man" or not, you should see these great new tractors ... from the company that builds nothing but tractors to serve the agricultural market. • Mfr EM ptO ' , NeW 2390: 160 tip* (119 KW) Stop /n today. See t/?e new Case 90’s. FARM WOODHAM 229-8938 EQUIPMENT ES Personals ‘ ■ 3 Wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to Cecil Bowman who suffered a heart attack on Wednesday of last week and is a patient in St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital. We are happy to report that Mrs. Earle Middleton is home from hospital and recuperating from surgery. Get well wishes also are extended to Stanley Crawford who is a patient in the University Hospital London, and for Malcolm Spence who is recovering from surgery at Victoria Hospital, London. FINANCING New MF Farm Tractors • Special financing available on any new MF farm tractor from the MF 230 (34 h.p.) through the MF 4880 Four- Wheel Drive (320 h.p.) New MF Combines Special financing available when you finance your new MF combine through Massey-Ferguson. • $1,000 certificate on any new MF self-propelled combine, good toward purchase of any new MF farm tractor (34 h.p.-320 h.p.), baler, forage harvester, grinder mixer or implement. Good until July 28,1979. Offers end January 26, 1979 Naw 2590: 180 hp* (134 kW) SHERWOOD (Exeter) Ltd 235-0743 Exeter18 Wellington St.EXETER BLYTH (519) 235-1115 (519) 523-4244 Iwll""" Massey Ferguson Put warmth where you want it ... with a John Deere Space Heater Three models are available to heat machine sheds, workshops, cabins.. .anywhere 115-volt current is available. Chrome handles and easy-rolling wheels make these heaters truly portable. All burn kerosene or No. 1 or No. 2 fuel oil. Fuel­ saving thermostat is standard on 150,000-Btu model, optionpl on 50,000- and 90,000-Btu models. A 90-Reg. $495.00 Sale Price $459.95