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Times-Advocate, 1978-07-27, Page 15First man on moon to open plow match The man who took “one small step” in 1969 will of­ ficially open the 1978 Inter­ national Plowing Match in Huron County. Neil Armstrong, spacecraft commander for Apollo II the first man to Neil Armstrong C.H. LEWIS LUCAN LTD. Licensed Insured Livestock Hauler to and from all sales barns etc. 24 Hour Service LUCAN land and, walk on the moon, will open this year’s match at 2 PM on Tuesday, September 26. The site is the Jim Armstrong Farm, one mile east of Wingham on Highway 86. Organizers are very pleas­ ed that Armstrong, now professor of engineering at the University of Cincinnati, has accepted the invitation to participate in this year’s show. The achievement of Apollo II, was indeed “a giant step for mankind” and the world has benefitted im- measurably from the technology developed to put a man on the moon. Agriculture has been a great benefactor, The technology of the space age ■ can be found in almost every aspect of farming. Sophisticated electronics monitor seeding and harvest from the tractor seat while satellites map weather systems and chart crop progress. Food processing and packaging techniques inspired by the demands of space exploration, have opened new markets and marketing ideas for agricultural production. There are few exhibitions where the progress in agriculture which evolved from the space program is more obvious than the Inter­ national Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show. Over 500 exhibitors will be on hand to show the latest new and imaginative developments in agriculture. Alongside them will be displays from the past show­ ing where we have been and glimpses of the future, predicting where we will be. It is most fitting that Prof. Armstrong will open the 1978 International. Remember the dates, September 26 to 30 near Wingham. I. EXPERIENCING FARM LIFE — Dean Timms is getting first hand experience on farming this summer at the farm of Bob Broadfoot, Brucefield. Timms, a native of Sarnia, is participating in the junior agriculturalist program sponsored by the Ontario ministry of agriculture. T-A photo City \ad knows difference between a hog and a sow Times-Advocate, July 27, 1978 Page 15 Make changes for Homemakers Call Larry 227-1086 or 227-4406 r JIM SIDDALL &SON LICENSED & INSURED TRUCKER • LIVESTOCK • GRAIN • FERTILIZER • FARM SUPPLIES KIRKTON 229-6439 J Hensail news A family gathering was held at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Riley, Hensail, on Sunday to meet a cousin, Mrs. Maureen McDonald, her husband Bernard and son Anthony from England. Around 40 gathered on the lawn for a picnic supper. Guests were present from Stratford, Mitchell, Bayfield, Exeter, Staffa and Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald are visiting her aunt, Mrs. Margaret Hill, Stratford, and are enjoying their three week stay in Canada. Heifer demand lower Hensall Sales Barn was active last Thursday with steer demand active but heifer demand lower; supp­ ly consisted mainly of heifers and steers. Fat cattle;- heifers, $58.00- $64.50, top to $65.00; steers, $64.50-$66.50, top to $67.00. Pigs; $34.00-$42.00, top to $48.50. Practical farm experience for Dean Timms has been finding out the difference between a hog and a sow, The 16-year-old native of Sarnia is participating in the junior agriculturalist program this summer on the farm of Robert Broadfoot, Brucefield. The hog and chicken operation is Timms first experience with rural living. “I now know the difference between a hog and a sow. I never knew that before,” said Timms. Living on a farm in Huron County had a few other sur­ prises for the urbanite. “Everyone knows everybody around here. Peo­ ple can go along for blocks and they know the people. Everybody is real friendly.” Timms was prepared for early hours and long, hard work on the farm, but the job isn’t as bad as he ex­ pected. “I only have to be up by 8 a.m. The work is hard but I can handle it,” he said. Under the junipr agriculturalist program, Timms is paid $5 per day plus room and board by the farmer. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food provides an additional $6 per day towards his wages. Timms says he decided to apply for the program because he likes animals. Tie worked on a small animal farm in Sarnia on a voluntary basis before com­ ing to Brucefield. He plans to go to Centralia College and study for a veterinary assistant when he is through high school. His family and friends in Sarnia teased Timms about the smell on a farm before he started the program. “I noticed it a bit at first, but I don’t notice it at all now. It is just like being at home.” This is the second year Bob Broadfoot has par­ ticipated in the junior agriculturalist program as a host farmer. He says the program is a good one for both urban and rural people. “It’s as much a learning experience for the kids to be associated with a lad from the city as it is for the city people to associate with farm people,” he said. Church service will move to park area By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE THAMES ROAD Mr. & Mrs. Barry Miller returned home Wednesday from the west after spending a week. They were guests at the Ottewell.-Bloedel wed­ ding at Falun, Alberta, Barry was Michael’s best man. Mr. & Mrs. William Rohde spent the week end with Mr. & Mrs. Russell Morley at their trailer at the Klondyke camp site. Mn Ross Hargreaves conducted the church ser­ vice at the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich on Sunday evening. Messrs. Larry Ballantyne, Glenn Jeffery and John Oke were on the Soil and Crop Improvement bus trip Monday to a number of test plots in Huron and Perth Counties. Larry Ballantyne is the director for this area. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Elford have moved into the house recently vacated by Mr. & Mrs. Bev Burtch and family. We welcome Mr. & Mrs. Elford to this community. The steering committee for the Centennial of the Church met Monday evening in the Church basement. The Centennial will be celebrated in 1981. Mr. & Mrs. Ross Hargreaves attended the funeral of her first cousin the late A.D. Robinson at the McBeth Funeral Home Ingersol on Tuesday. The late A.D. Robinson used to show horses and later became a judge of horses. The regular combined church service will be held Sunday July 30 at 11 a.m. at Riverview Park, Exeter, following the service a picnic lunch, bring your picnic basket, and lawn chairs. Beverage will be supplied. Sports will round out the day. Changes will revitalize the 4-H Homemaking program this fall across Ontario. New projects to be rotated across the province in the next 18 months, should spark interest among members, says Lorraine Holding, regional supervisor of home economists, Guelph. One project, “Essential Clandeboye pair feted By MRS. ARTHUR HODGINS Clandeboye Congratulations and Best Wishes are extended to Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Dixon who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, July 25. ' A dance was held in their honourFriday night at the Lucan Community Centre with a large crowd at­ tending. A family dinner is being held on Tuesday evening at the Dashwood Community Centre. Personals Mr. & Mrs. Roy Cun­ ningham and Elaine, also Mrs. Effie Cunningham, spent a few days recently in Erie, Pennsylvania where they visited Carol and Joe Mackovjac and family. During last week, Mr. & Mrs. Roy Cunningham toured the Thousand Islands enroute to Quebec where they spent a few days with the latter’s uncle. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Lynn were in Guelph on Sunday to visit friends, Mr. & Mrs. Charles David. Harold Hardy ac­ companied friends from St. Marys to Pennsylvania for a few days last week. Carolyn Hardy, Susan and Ken Rees are holidaying in the Canadian West. Mrs. Minnie Barnes of British Columbia who is on a month’s vacation in this area, visited last week with her brother and sister-in-law Andy and Marion Thompson. Mrs. Art Hodgins and Pat visited Saturday with the former’s sister, Mrs., Mary Ruston, who is a patient in Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Mrs. Isobelle Simpson, Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Carter,’ Kevin, Joanne and Lisa attended a birthday party Sunday for Krista Barias, daughter of Joan and Peter Banks at their home, at Bright’s Grove. Edibles”, will teach nutrition in snack foods. Learning to make a rain hat, scarf or shawl will be the aim of a second project, “Accessories - The Final Touch”. Girls will need canvas and yarn for the third project, “Needlepoint”, to make cushions, coasters or wall hangings. All subject matter, ac- u tivity suggestions and quizzes are contained in the 4-H manual. “We think the imporved manual will reduce record­ keeping,” says Miss Holding. “There will be a separate secretary’s book for recording minutes of meetings.” Achievement days will now encourage 4-H members to bring family and friends to see their articles on display. Shorter morning, afternoon4 or evening events are planned to attract the public. “Anyone aged 12 to 26 years is welcome to join the new fall program,” says Miss Holding. Recruits will learn the 4-H motto, “Learn to do by doing”, by organizing skits, planning demonstrations and exhibits, conducting meetings parliamentary-style and completing projects. After completing one project each member and leader will be rewarded with a silver spoon. Finishing six projects merits a county honor award of a pin and certificate. 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What’s more, many farmers using Roundup as the key element in a quackgrass con­ trol program, / have been able to achieve manage­ able quackgrass control for as long as three years. Don’t think of treating quack­ grass as one more chore in the fall. Think of it as one less chore in the spring. See your dealer about Roundup. The herbicide that gets to the root of the problem. There’s never been a herbicide like this before. ALWAYS READ AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE LABEL DIRECTIONS FOR ROUNDUP HERBICIDE. Roundup* is a registered trademark of Monsanto Company. 'Monsanto Company, 1978. RC7848 MONSANTO CANADA LTD. TORONTO, MONTREAL VANCOUVER, WINNIPEG