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The Rural Voice, 1977-11, Page 18more meetings, let us know where the line is going to go." Mr. Patriquin said he didn't have the answer but he got an agreement from the councils in Greenock and Brant to meet and discuss the problems evolving from the 5,000,000 volt line being built from Bradley to Milton. "Our concern now is with this line, not future lines," he said. That remark annoyed Houston who replied that "This is exactly what bothers property owners. They find out where the lines are going after the line routes are approved and they're already caught up in it," he said. At present a 188 -foot right of way slashes through several farms in Brant and Greenock. Tri -county Holstein show held at Walkerton The three counties of Grey, Bruce & Huron competed in the Tri -County Holstein Show, October 14. Bertram Stewart, Hornby placed 107 head for 48 exhibitors. Judge Stewart chose as Grand Champion Cow the first prize Aged Cow, Banella Linda Avis. This Rosafe Citation R daughter, showing much dairy character and balance, was exhibited by Premier Breeder and Exhibitor George L. Hayden, Gorrie. Avis was also the recipient of the Best Udder and Interbreed Best Udder Awards; the best cow in the Aged Class bred by 'Exhibitor' and Ralston Purina's Trophy for the cow best combining type and production. Avis has a BCA of 160 per cent milk and 156 percent fat. George Hayden also topped the two-year-old class with Banella Linda Averlena sired by Banella Linda Valiant and had the first prize Breeder's Herd and the first progeny of Banella Linda Averla. The first prize Seiling Rockman four-year-old showing good development, height at the withers and a high rear udder was declared Reserve Champion. Myrhill Rockman Valerie was shown by Peter 3reenley, Clifford. Champion showman Bill Kerr, Dundalk !xhibited with Jeffrey Nurse, Georgetown he first prize heifer calf and Jr. Champion. 'annonero Cana Floss sired by Doverholm 'annonero exhibited a better frame and harpness to place over the first prize enior Yearling and Reserve Junion hampion, Wellmar Ultimate Meg. This lltimate' daughter was owned by A.J. in Osch, Lucknow. The first prize Junior arling, Stratdale Tony, was a Rose Ridge trick E. daughter shown by Robert idden, Clinton & David J. Dalzell, inton. Heading the three-year-old class was )yerdale Marquis Blossom. This Roman - e Reflection Marquis daughter was iwn by Moyerdale Marquis Bridgette. Quality Ultimate son headed the bull class. Jaclin Ultimate Promise was . 18. THE RURAL VOICE/NOVEMBER 1977. shown by Jaclin Holsteins, Maxwell & Dr. John Capell. Weston. Huron had the top County Herd with Bruce second and Grey third. Farmers won't be pressed, O.F.A. spokesman says Lending institutions will not put the squeeze on farmers caught short of money by crop failures caused by horrible late summer and fall weather according to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Frank Wall, an O.F.A. director for Norfolk county speaking to the Middlesex county meeting of the O.F.A. at Ailsa Craig said his organization had interceded with the Toronto -Dominion Bank, The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The Royal Bank, the Bank of Montreal and the Bank of Nova Scotia and had been given the promise that the banks would be understanding of the farmers' plight. The same assurance has been given by the federal government's Farm Credit Corp. Farm equipment manufacturers and dealers have indicated they have sympathy and will try to be lenient with loan repayments, said Jack Hale. O.F.A. general manager. Wingham moving to remedy lack of interest An apparent lack of interest on the part of the town of Wingham toward the 1978 International Plowing Match just a couple of miles east of the town may be remedied by the town council. Members of the organizing committee for the match were to be invited to meet with town council after Wingham town councillor Allan Harriston told the October meeting of council he is interested in seeing the town get behind the event and promote it. He said he had visited the site of the 1977 match near Kingston and spent a lot of time in the Huron county booth and found Wingham was one of the few towns and villages in the county not represented in the exhibit. People there, he said, expressed concern that with the 1978 match so close to Wingham, the town seemed to have little interest in taking part. The councillor felt the town must get more involved, perhaps not to the extend of Kingston which footed the bill for a $12,000 banquet but at least with banners and window displays and helping promote the event which is expected to bring large amounts of money to the local economy. r OUR NEW ELEVATOR NOW OPEN • Fast Unloading [Probe System] • No Long Line-ups • Competitive Prices • Storage Available Howson & Howson Ltd. Elevator 523-9624 Blyth, Ontario 1st Corner East of Blyth Mill 523 241