Times-Advocate, 1979-04-18, Page 22Times-Advocate, April 18, 1979
Huron F of A push for erosion control, smoke detectors
By RHEA HAMILTON
Several important
resolutions concerning
drainage and soil erosion
were supported at the
monthly meeting of the
Huron Federation of
Agriculture Thursday night.
Three resolutions were
presented to the members of’
Grey Central school by the F
of A Drainage and Soil
Erosion Committee.
The first one concerned
“over engineered” or
inadequately designed
municipal drains which
showed no conern for erosion
control. Members agreed
engineers* qualifications
shouid include soii con
servation and erosion con
trol. The
government is
pressured to ensure the
courses be available.
The second resolution
passed called for co
ordination of government
departments in the
responsibility of drains and
soil conservation. The
committee was concerned
about the failure of the
various department to “act
in a co-ordinated progressive
manner.”
The third resolution called
for the appointment of a
drainage commissioner by
the different townships to be
responsible for the in
spection of ditches. The
committee went further to
have the commissioner take
a training course in drainage
and soil erosion to include
t»
provincial
to be
more instrtuction on soil
conservation practises.
All three resolutions were
sent into the Ontario
Federation of Agriculture
with copies sent to local
municipal councils for their
information.
Don Pullen from the Farm
Safety Committee presented
a resolution calling for the
OFA to work with the Farm
Safety Association to
pressure the provincial and
federal government to set up
a research program to
develop a suitable detector
for poisonous gases.
The committee noted in
their resolution that the
number of fatalities from
contact with poisonous gases
in solos and liquid manure
tanks was on the increase.
The resolution passed.
Smoke detectors
A second resolution
requesting the government
to legislate the manditory
government approved in
stallation of smoke detectors
in homes.
Some members were
concerned about the cost
differences between dif
ferent models. John Van
Beers expressed concern for
families.
“This is thesyearof the child
and mandatory smoke
detectors would protect
children while parents are
out” Mr. Van Beers said.
The growing debate over
dredging of Goderich har-
hour was brought up at the
meeting. Carl Hemingway,
Brussels, had been asked If
some support for the project
could come from farmers.
At the urging of Gordon
Hill that the members not
slough it off, the matter was
referred to the property
committee for further study.
Mr. Hill is chairman of the
property committee.
In an attempt to keep
Huron areas aware of what
each other is doing, area
diretors reported on ac
tivities in their areas.
John Van Beers, Huron
east central, Gerry Fortune,
north east, Brenda McIntosh
west central, and new
director Al Turnbull, Huron
south all took part in suc
cessful membership drives.
Mr. Turnbull, with the aid
of other members, spent
three days with fieldman Bill
Crawford in Hay, Stephen
and Usborne townships and
12 new members were
signed. It was discovered
that there are 100 eligible
members in Hay township.
Already 12 have been signed
up.
part meeting Thursday
evening, April 12 at
Brookside Public School.
Mr. McQuail reported on
the presentation made to the
recent Porter Commission.
Over 50 farmers attended
and Mr. McQuail com
mented on the good im
pression made at the com
mission. Three basic points
were stressed by the group.
With energy consumption of
the farm so high, presnet
price trends will encourage
conservation and the growth
hydro predicts will not ap
pear.
Farmers may be big users
but it is off peak power and
not necessary to build new
facilities to cover. On a per
capita basis it must be
remembered the farm is a
business as well as a
residence and therefore not
comparable
homes.
accept a corridor and power
plants for urban markets
through rural land.
Power lines would attract
industry to Huron County
and be disruptive and ‘/there
is no way the Federation of
Agriculture owuld accept
that” said Mr. McQuail.
Adrian Vos, Bly th, at
tended the Huron County
development seminar held
recently in Goderich. He
reported that by unanimous
agreement both town and
rural delegates wished to
preserve the rural character
of the area and work within
the framework to attract
light industry and tourism
which would not infringe on
Huron’s main industry
agriculture.
Mr. Vos pointed out
members that in the cities
and even “our towns, our
message how important
agriculture is, is not heard.”
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Finally, Mr. McQuail said
farmers are not going to be
happy with the push for
power lines and will not
AREA FARMERS ON TOUR — A number of area farmers participated in the recent Purina tour to the Purina Research Farms
in St. Louis. Included in the local delegation were Paul Revington, John Smits, George Vivian, Scott Morgan. Billy-Joe Rowcliffe,
Allan Turnbull, Gerald Lynn, Peter Sereda, Howard Adkins, Dave Revington, Gerald Wright and Tony Timmermans.
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Merle Gunby, Huron
Northwest reported Rick
Rathburn of CKNX TV had
interviewed him for a special
feature on foreign ownership
in Ashfield township. Tony
McQuail invited members to
a farm safety meeting. Both
parents and children are
encouraged to attend the two
CO-OP SALE STARTS APRIL 11th UNTIL APRIL 28th 1979
led, corrugated side
POP bulls scheduled for sales
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235-2081
SEAFORTH 527-0120
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115 volts. Framing
507-025. Farm Price.
Steel welded housing box
Balanced fan blades for less
vibration and noise
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for strength. '/a" drain plug
and cross brace included.
............................. 579-003
Farm Pace
$2.24 Ea.
$2.33 Ea.
$2.64 Ea.
$2.77 Ea.
12" single speed fan with control:
507-025 and 507-026.
Farm Price...........................$100.88 Ea.
24" single speed fan: V2 hp motor, 1725
rpm, 115 volts. Framing size 27 x 27”..
507-065. Farm Price............$159.44 Ea.
24" single speed fan with control:
506-065 and 507-026.
Farm Price
N
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Unico Little Pig Bowl
D. Approved non-siphon bowl
has wear and corrosion
resistant valve; self-locking
valve adjustment screw. Valve
can be replaced or serviced
without disconnecting waterer.
Designed for both pressure and
gravity water systems. Stainless
steel hinge pin. Capacity: 20-35
hogs............................ 532-064
FARM PRICE: These Prices are special prices available only to those farmers qualified under the
Federal Sales and Excise Tax Laws to purchase items used for agricultural purposes oh tax and/or
duty exempt basis Th«s must be supported by the filing of a valid end user certificate at the time of
purchase
DONALD WEIGAND
RR 1, Dashwood, Ontario
Ph. 237-3418
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22-gauge galvanized steel
with 20-gauge bottom. Ang
led, corrugated side walls
READY TO RACE — Miniature horse races were one of the features at the Exeter Lions club
Las Vegos Night held Saturday. Shown with the nags are Lions Glenn Kells, Don Munn and
president Don Mousseau. T-A photo
Farm Price
A. Designed for top sow comfort and piglet
safety. 1 vertical plus 23, 25 and 27" lateral
adjustments possible. Rugged construction.
Comes w/rear door and sow bumper guard.
........................................................... 577-071
B. Front door. 577-072. Farm Price. .. $17.44
C. Feeder/Waterer with float valve. Can be
installed in front door of crate. 577-081.
Farm Price........................................$29.88 Ea.
We carry a wide range of Sterivet
products, for horses in training, sore horses
and pre-race treatment for horses. Some of
the products include:
EVERYONE CAN SHOP CO-OP
60” i
Cattle _ _
Effective insecticide control. Automa
tic action — oils only when used.
Painted steel tank. Heavy-duty ap
rons. Hang chains included. 579-103
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16 hp.— 30 Hp. •
Huron Counties Kubota
Dealer
Forged Hitch Pins
and Lift Arm Pins
A. Hitch pins with lock pin
Rust-resistant. ' -
5/8"x5’/2" 561-313.
3/4"x5Y2" 561-314.
Vx7V2" 561-315.
3'4"x 7V2" 561-316. ______
Lift Arm pins forged for strenqth.
B. 7/e'' X 51/?" 561-445. $2.54 Ea.
C. 7/8" x 5’/8" 561-440. $2.47 Ea.
D. Linch pins forged for strength.
561-415.........21C Five for $1.00
Mineral and Q^i 88
Salt Feeder Ea. Farm Price
Wind vane turns metal roof in wind to
protect mineral from rain. Rustproof
galvanized roof; non-corrosive tub.
approximately 100 lb. capacity. Will
not tip.................................... 577-037
CO'S’SU'0
Slow Moving 024
Vehicle Sign Ea
Trinagular metal with Red reflective tape
border. Fluorescent Orange centre. Ap
prox. 14” H..................................577-206
DIRECT drive
SINGLE SPEED
BARN FANS
...fordairy, hog
and poultry
barn
ventilation
Bauman Stock "788
Tank Float x f
Ea. Farm Price
Converts tanks, barrels,
etc. to automatic fresh wa
terer. Approximate capaci
ty, 375 gal. per hr. 579-024
2’ x 2' x 6' Stock
Watering Tank
Groups of bulls, tested un
der the Record of Perfor
mance (ROP) Beef
Program, will be offered for
sale at five Ontario test
stations this spring.
“These sales allow beef
producers to select bulls
with above-average rates of
gain.” says Bob Murray, On-
tario Ministry of
Agriculture and Fotd beef
cattle specialist.
These one-year-old bulls,
representing a variety of
breeds, are just finishing a
140-day performance test
that measures rate of gain.
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ATTENTION
Groups of bulls are fed the
same rations and housed in
the same barn during the
test period.
“At the end of the test,
rates of gain are indexed, so
each bull’s performance can
be compared to the others in
the groups,” says Mr.
Murray.
Buying bulls with indexes
above the average 100
assures producers that they
are buying a fast-growing
bull. Research indicates
that fast-growing parents
produce fast-growing
calves.
The first ROP sale will be
held at Ridgetown College of
Agricultural Technology,
April 26, Approximately 35
cattle will be sold by private
treaty. .
At the New Liskeard
College of Agricultural
Technology, another 35 cat
tle will be sold by auction on
April 28.
Two sales are scheduled
May 18. A private treaty
sale, offering about 50 bulls,
will be held at the Arkell
Bull Test Station near
Guelph, About 30 bulls will
be sold by auction at the
farm of Harold Hawthorne,
Foresters Falls, near
Cobden.
The final spring ROP sale
will be held at the Kempt-
ville College of Agricultural
Technology, June 2. About 37
bulls will be sold by auction.
More information about
the sales may be obtained
from agricultural represen
tatives or beef specialists at
local offices of the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture and
Food.
11398
Ea. Farm Price
18" Single Speed
Ian w/controlian w/coniroi9544 @
Ea. Farm Price
18" Single Speed
Universal
Farrowing
Crate
ACTH
ACTOFERON
AMINO PLUS
ANAD/OL
VITAMIN B-1
VITAMIN B-12
DEXONE-5
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EUGARDA INF.
HEMO 10,15
RESPETOL
VIT. E HEEL OINT.
COMBIOTIC
VIT E-3000
^KUBOTH
DIESEL POWER
DOES IT!
Literature On Above Products
Available FREE
Exeter Pharmacy Ltd.
Main Street 235-I57O
• Totally enclosed motor with
thermal overload protection
• Aluminum shutters angle mounted
for positive closing
18" single speed fan: ’ 4 hp motor, 1725
rpm, 115 volts. Framing size 21 x 21".
507-023. Farm Price...............$95.44 Ea.
18" single speed fan with control:
507-023 and 507-026.
Farm Price...........................$113.88 Ea.
12" single speed: ’.'4 hp motor, 1725 rpm,
115 volts. Framing size 15" x 15".
$82.44 Ea.
Logging Chains
High test 3/«” x 16’ chain with grab hook
and slip hook. Lighter in weight but
approx. 1 ’ 2 times stronger than ’-2" proof
chain! Heat treated to withstand impact
loads. Safe working load 4600 lb.
561-046. Farm Price..............$32.88 Ea.
Not shown: ’/a" x 14' chain with swivel
has grab hook and slip hook. Safe
working load 2050 lb. 561 -072.
Farm Price.............................$19.19 Ea.
HENSALL DISTRICT CO-OP
ZURICH
236-4393
HENSALL BRUCEFIELD
262-3002 482-9823
Apron EQ88
tie Oiler Ea. Farm Price
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