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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1979-04-11, Page 13SPECIALS Used TRACTORS 1 - M.F. 255D Allied loader 1 - M.F. 135D M/P. 2 - M.F. 1650 M/P 1 - M.F. 30 Industrial 34 loader 1 - M.F. 175D M/P. 1 - M.F. 1100D cab. Retail customers who purchase a used combine are eligible to receive a customer parts certificate from Massey Ferguson through the dealer from Now to April 27th. Valued at 5% of the retailed sales price or up to $1,000 which may be redeemed against the purchase of parts calculated at suggested list price. Used COMBINES 1 - M.F. 750D cab air 13' table pickup. 1 - M.F. 510D cab air 43 corn head 1 - M.F. 510D cab straw copper 1 - M.F. 410 cab 43 corn head 1 - 600 case pick up 160 special case 4 - 404 corn head. BOYES FARM, SUPPLY. Massey-Ferguson telqph011e. 527-1257 SecifOth, Onftitio ATTEIN TION FARMERS FLAX WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FLAX AS A CASH CROP IN 1979 1. Flax seed varieties now available produce greater yields than in the past. 2. The number of Ontario Flax plantings in 1978 was the largest in ten years. 3. Input cost for seed, fertilizer and spray is less than most cash crops. 4. A ready market is available immediately for all Ontario grown Flax. 5. Quick unload at Milverton and Seaforth is available for this crop. 6. Forward selling available (ask manager for details.) 7. Storage available (Ask Manager for details). 8. Contracts for seed, fertilizer and spray are available (Ask Manager for details.) 9. Crop Insurance for Flax is available in 1979 (See your agent for details.) Flax contracting and seed booking is now in progress. To avoid disappointment call today. FOR SEED, FERTILIZER AND SPRAY PLEASE CONTACT: OPNOTCH TOPNOTCH FEEDS LIMITED Seaforth Milverton Brussels 8Vroketer .527.-1910 595-4941 887-6011 335-3555 & 4 THE BRUSSELS POST, APRIL 11, 1979 — 13 F of A wants drainage co-ordination detectors would protect children while parents are out" Mr. Van Beers said. The growing debate over dredging of Goderich harbour was brought up at the meeting. Carl . Heming- way, Brussels, had been asked if some support for the project could come from farmers. Mr. Hemingway referred it to the meeting. 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 directors reported on activ- ities in their areas. John Van Beers, Huron east central, Gerry Fortune, north east, Brenda McIntosh west central, and new direct- or Al Turnbull, Huron south all took part in successful 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. FEATURE Merle Gunby, Huron Northwest reported Rick Rathburn of CKNX TV had interviewed him for a special feature on foreign ownership in Ashfield township. Tony McQuaid invited members to a farm safety meeting. Both parents and children are encouraged to attend the two part meeting Thursday eve- ning, April 12 at Brookside Public School. Mr. McQuaid reported on the presentation made to the recent Porter Commission. Over 50 farmers attended and Mr. McQuaid comment- ed on the good impression made at the commission. Three basic points were stressed by the group. With energy consumption of the farm so high, present price trends will encourage conservation and the growth hydro predicts will not appear. 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 resi- dence and therefore not comparable to family homes. NOT HAPPY Finally, Mr. McQuaid said farmers are not going to be happy with the push for power lines and will not 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 would accept that" said Mr. McQuaid. Adrian Vos, Blyth, attend- ed the Huron County development seminar held recently in Goderich. He reported that by unanimous agreement both town and rural delegates wished to Kinsmen Belgrave Kinsmen held a Turkey Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, with thirty members present. Chinese auction winners were Murray Shiell, Jerry Edwards, Bob Taylor and Harold Jardin. Brian Black reported that their broomball team won their game 3 - 0 and tied for third place at the tournament in Durham. Paul McKee reported on the hockey tournament and navy tour in Collingwood March 31st. Belgrave won one of their three games, defeating Peterborough 4 to 2. A gift of money was pre- sented to Wayne Hopper on the occasion of the birth of their girl. Complimentary caps from the Queens Hotel were won by Cam Cook, Blake Evans and Lorne 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 13elgrave Kinsmen have had some very interesting guest speakers at recent meetings. On February 7th, Ross Procter spoke on his trip to Japan and Australia. Walter Renwick told us about the New Belmore Community Centre at the February 21st meeting, and on March 7th, the Wingham Fire Department provided two men who demonstrated main inaustry - agriculture. Mr. Vos pointed out to members that in the cities and even "our towns, our message how important agri- culture is, is not heard." life-saving techniques and their importance to be taught to all adults. Belgrave Kins- men held a very successful Spring Dance on March 17th and Ken Hesselwood of Blyth was the winner of half a beef. The Kinsmen Team competed at the Broomball Tournament in Durham and at the Kinsmen Hockey Tournament in Collingwood. BY RHEA HAMILTON Several important reso- lutions concerning drainage and soil erosion were sup- ported at the monthly meet- ing 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 in- adequately designed munici- pal drains which „showed no concern for erosion control. Members agreed engineers' qualifications should include soil conservation and erosion control. The provincial government is to be pres- sured to ensure the courses be available. The second resolution passed called for co-ordin- ation of government depart- ments in the responsibility of drains and soil conservation. The committee was con- cerned about the failure of the various department to "act in a co—ordinated pro-. gressive manner." The third resolution called for the appointment of a drainage commissioner by the different townships to be responsible for the inspec- tion of ditches. The commit- tee went further to have the commissioner take a training course in drainage and soil erosion to include more instruction on soil conserv- ation practises. All three resolutions were sent into the Ontario Feder- ation 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 pres- sure the provincial and federal government to set up a research program to develop a suitable detector for poisonour gases. The committee noted in their resolution that the number of fatalities from contact with poisonous gases in silos 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 instal- lation of smoke detectors in homes. Some members were concerned about the cost differences between differ- ent models. John Van Beers expressed concern for families. "This is the year of the child and mandatory smoke r-- BERG I S ales Service) Installation 1. FREE ESTIMATES I I ° Barn Cleaners I ° Bunk Feeders I ° Stabling I I I Donald G. Ives' I R.R.02, Blyth I Phone: I Brussels 887-9024 • prepare for election Campbell and the money conducted nominations for from the auction will go to the executive for the coming cystic fibrosis. Murray Shiell year. Members were urged advised members of the to attend the next meeting;on. curling evening planned for April 18th when elections, for Sunday and Bill Stevenson offices will be held. Excellent speakers at Belgrave Kintmen.