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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-08-13, Page 14THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1986. PAGE 15. A two-car collision in Belgrave Saturday sent a Lucknow girl to London hospital for treatment of scalp lacerations. Final joint church service held Membersof Knox United and Knox Presbyterian Church in Belgrave joined with the members of Calvin-Brick United Church on Sunday morning, August 10 for the final joint Church Service for the Former resident celebrates 93rd birthday Congratulations to Mrs. Ellen Armstrong of the Pinecrest Nurs­ ing Home, Lucknow. Mrs. Arm­ strong celebrated her 93rd birth­ day on July 31. Mrs. Mary Dunlop and friend of Elora called on Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson one evening last week. Mrs. Helen Christie of Brantford and Mrs. Charles Johnston of Blyth visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse on Friday after­ noon. Mr. andMrs. Kenneth Black, Jamie and Joan of Brandon, Manitoba, spent a couple of weeks with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Black. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Nethery recently toured Columbia Ice­ fields, Banff and Lake Louise before attending the square dan?e convention at Calgary. While there, they visited their niece Donna Gillespie, after which they spent a few days at Expo and Victoria. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dow and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Higgins have recently returned home from a motor trip to Vancou ver where they attended Expo. They visited with Joanne Coultes in Victoria and MVCA reports good co-operation in water quality study Maitland Valley Conservation Authority staff have received good co-operation from livestock opera­ tors in a water quality study being carried out in the upper Middle Maitland and Boyle Drain water­ sheds, located between Listowel, Milverton and Brussels. For the past two months MVCA staff have been making on-farm visits to conduct a survey of manure storage and management practices. A water sampling pro­ gram is also underway at selected sites in the area. Information gathered in the study will be used to gain a better understanding of the impact of various livestock waste management practices on water quality. Bob Fuller, a resource techni­ cian with the MVCA, reports that the response of farmers to the study has been positive. “We’ve visited about half the farms in the study area and have received good co-operation” said Fuller. The farm visits will continue for the remainder of the summer. In June, farm operators in the study area received a letter from the MVCA regarding the survey. Those who have not yet been visited can expect to be contacted in the next month. Fuller explained that the visits also allow farmers to gain technical information and advice. “We make farmers aware of the various grant programs available to help fund improvements to their waste management systems. The summer holidays. Mrs. Norman Coultes, organist and Mrs. George McGee, pianist, provided special music for the service. The Junior choir sang, “Joy of the Lord.’’ Michael McNall at the Museum in Victoria. On returning home, while in. Calgary, they attended the Square Dance Convention and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Parseh (Colleen Farrier) Athparia. All library books must be returned by August 16 for book exchange. Johnston reunion held in Belgrave The Johnston reunion was held in the Belgrave W.I. Hall, Sunday, August 10 with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Porter in charge. Twenty-two attended from Teeswater, Exeter, Windsor, God­ erich, Dungannon, Bayfield, Londesborough and surrounding area. After the usual reminiscing, looking at old photos and the family tree, all sat down to the bountiful lunch. The next reunion will be held the second Sunday in August 1987 in theBelgraveW.I.Hallwith Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Johnston in charge. Ontario Soil Conservation and Environmental Protection Assis­ tance Program (OSCEPAP) pro­ vides partial grants for improve­ ments,” noted Fuller. “The Authority is stressing practical and cost-effective meth­ ods of controlling pollution,” said Fuller. “Butimprovementscan only be made if farmers take the initiative.” The funding for this study is from the Ministry of the Environ- ment’sRural Beaches Manage­ mentstrategy, a long-term pro­ gram set up to address the problem of rural sources of pollution, primarily related to livestock. The effect of manure runoff on water quality is believed to be high bacteria and nutrient levels in waterways. This pollution may be contributing to the water quality problems that closed a number of Ontario beaches in past summers, including Goderich in 1984. While the amount of runoff from an individual farm may seem small, the commulative effect of many farms is significant, MVCA authorities say. Livestock opera­ tors wishing to receive more information on management of farm wastes can contact the MVCA. ClassifiedAds Only $2.50 Phone523-4792 Accident injures Lucknow girt The guest speaker was Mr. George Cowan, Lay minister from Chatham and Morris Township. His thoughts to the children were that their life should be a Beacon or Light to others by being kind, helpful and thoughtful. Mr. Cowan’s message “Caring for the Flock” was based on scripture from Ezekiel 34 -11 to 16, Acts 20-28to35andSt. John 10-22 to 29. “To know God one has to read and study the Bible, to pray and to listen to what the master had to say and respond,” he said, “as the sheep respond only to the voice of the shepherd who would lead them to pasture and water and back to the safety of the fold.” Beecroft family gathers The descendants of John and Adeline Beecroft gathered at the Gorrie Park on Sunday afternoon, August 10 for their family reunion. Forty-three enjoyed a picnic dinner. The assembly took the opportunity to wish Mrs. Hector (Beatrice Beecroft) Hamilton of Gorrie best wishes on her upcom­ ing birthday. The 45th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Melville Beecroft was also noted and they were wished well as they move from Otterville to their new home in Barrie. Members attended from Barrie, London, Kurtzville, Bowmanville, Brockville, Blyth, Brantford, WasagaBeach, Wingham, Bel­ grave and Gorrie. Twin County Elevators Division of Parrish & Heimbecker have added more storage space and are ready to receive Debbie Rintoul, 15, of Lucknow, was a passenger in a 1979 Mercury car that was trying to cross Hwy. 4 from Brandon St. into the parking lot of Taylor’s Groceteria when it came into collision with a south­ bound 1980 GMC pickup driven by Kimberley Phillips of Lucknow, 19. The Rintoul vehicle, driven by Kimberley Rintoul, 17, was struck on the right side by the Phillips vehicle. Nooneelsewasinjuredinthe accident. Damage to the two vehicles totalled $4,000. Charges Cash flow helps farm operation BY ANNE STARRET, CA In today’s economic times - especially with high costs of equipment and quotas for grain, milk, tobacco and eggs, among other commodities - farmers have a greater need than ever to run lean operations. A cashflow can help you get better control. Here’s how it works: You set out for each month the cash you anticipate getting in, then list your monthly expenses, including not only the cost of producing the crop and/or feeding the animals but utilities, mortgage payments and other expenses. The comparison for each month will tell you the net cash you’re ahead, or behind. And the accumu­ lated figure provides you with the information you need to anticipate what months you will need funds so you can tell your banker in advance. Of course, you are also able to tell the bank manager when the money will be repaid, so he knows you are using educated decisions rather than working on hunches. The more concrete the information and the more you know about your farm business -- the more faith your banker will have in you. By preparing cashflows for each month and presenting them to your banker at the beginning of the year, you will avoid unpleasant surprises for both of you. As well as being useful to establishedfarmers, cashflows are required of beginning farmers for are pending against Kimberley Rintoul. On Friday, August 8, a Listowel man found driving in a heavy rain storm could be dangerous. Fred Graham, 76, of Listowel was westbound on Highway 86 at 6 p.m. in heavy rain when his 1976 Ford crossed the centre line, entered the ditch on the south side of the road and struck a tree. The accident occurred in Grey Town­ ship, .1 km west of the junction of Huron County Road 34. Mr. Graham suffered minor injuries. government benefits, including a partial rebate of interest expens­ es. A cashflow is useful in other ways. It’s important if you are trying to decide whether to buy a major piece of equipment or to pay someone to bring in the crop instead. You’ll want to study the cashflow also if you are considering a new crop. In June or July, it is helpful to compare the cashflow prepared at the beginning of the year with the actual numbers, so that you can adjust your projections for the remaining months based on actual experience. The weather, for example, can easily throw a monkey wrench into your projec­ tions. As in other businesses, you’ll find the cashflow used in farming to be an efficient and indispensable tool. Anne Starret is with Starret- Starret, Chartered Accountants, Georgetown. BEST RATE FINANCIAL CENTRE . Goderich 524-2773 1-800-265-5503