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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-07-27, Page 19Tractor safety is theme for Farm Safety Week Tractors still rank as the number one "killer" on Ontario farms. Fifty per cent of all work-related deaths on Ontario farms are linked directly to tractor use, most being rollovers to the side or rear. • Farm Safety Week runs July 25 to July 31, and the theme this year is "Tractor Safety." The Farm Safety Association, with funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), is taking this message to all Ontario farms through a num- ber of programs. OMAPRA provided funding for the development of a new tractor safety video as well as print materials and display graphics which will be used throughout the province. Funding was also provided for a special issue of the Farmsafe newsletter distributed Last March. Through this program, rural rescue personnel also received special rescue training, at two locations in the province, on how to deal with farm accidents. Few walk away from. tractor accidents ... Program establishedfor. farmers with disabilities Ontario farmers with a disability cart now tap into the resources of the Ontario Farmers with Disabilities organization. The newly established' program is part of the national program and will provide access to many of the resources developed by other 'seasoned' provincial organizations. It will provide a forum where farmers with disabilities and their families will be able to benefit from'contact with others. Farmers are known for their in- genuity and sometimes stubborn independence. Many individuals farming with a disability rise to the occasion. The knowledge that they are reasonably self-sufficient and contributing members of: society positively affects their well-being. Many farmers in Canada, when faced with a disability, wish. to remain active in their chosen field. Farm work requires strength, en- durance and dexterityt Many of the problems associated with a physical disability are overcome by using devices and ingenuity in finding new and different ways to• do things. Those intending to farm with a disability need support from family, community and society. The program seeks to: - establish and maintain a list of Ontario farmers with disabilities; - organize ,a farmers with disabilities visitation service; • -.set up an information bank on machinery modifications and adap- tations; - publish newsletters; - develop a farm safety -accident prevention program in cooperation with other agencies; . - inform farmers with disabilities of the services available through other agencies and develop awareness of the program. For further information contact Mike or Barb Irwin, . R.2, Aylmer, N5H 2R2, 519-773-8174. Training plan Beef Club 'is for staff tours Bruce and volunteers Packers The rapidly changing environment is putting pressure on rural and farm organizations. In response to this situation, a training program called Leadership in Action (LIA) has been developed for volunteers and staff of those organizations. LIA is a dynamic, hands-on con- ference for active members of rural organizations. This four day program is being held from Sept. 27 - 30, at Cedar Glen Conference Centre, Bolton. It is open to mem- bers of rural organizations who are enthusiastic and willing to develop new leadership skills. The $200.00 registration fee includes meals, facilities, training and lots of resources to take home. Contact your local OMAFRA office for more information, • L,pcknow. Beef Club Members of the Lucknow Beef Club enjoyed an interesting tour of Bftice Packers, in Paisley, on July 7, where they were given explanations as to how the setup works. Their next outing is to Ridgetown College. limy To i-11?1,1''1'1tE 1?NVIRON111F N'1' HELP REDUCE SMO(;: SHUT OFF 'YOUR ENGINE 'INC)- --Transport Canada estimates • that poor driving habits can he accountable for up to 2(1 percent of Wel consumption. 1f you're keen on protecting the environment. think about shutting off your car, even for short stops. One minute of idling uses UP more fuel than restarting your engine. Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, July 27, 1994 - Page 19 Steers and heifers sold higher The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling $5.00 higher. Cows sold actively at prices $1.00 higher. Steers There were 364 steers on offer selling from 95.00 to 102.00 to the high of 109.75. Gordon Daer, Auburn, 6, avg. 1230 lbs., avg. 99.58 to 105.50. Don Culbert, Dungannon, 14, avg. 1334 lbs., avg, 96.85 to 99.25. Jeff Pentland, Goderich, 1, weighing 1450 lbs., sold for 97.00. Scott Kernighan, Goderich, 1, weighing 1160 lbs., sold for 96.75. John De Boer, Lucknow, 12, avg. 1348 lbs., avg. 89.69 to 94.50. Jack Pentland, Goderich, 4, avg. 1407 lbs., avg. 86.88 to 91.50. Lanesview Farm,Holyroad, 3, avg. 1387 lbs., avg. 86.27 to 90.00. Heifers There were 239 heifers on offer selling from 95.00 to 102.00 to the high of 105.00. Gordon Dougherty, Goderich, 5, avg. 1088 lbs., avg. 88.81 to 91.50. Ross Henry, Goderich, 4, avg. 1155 lbs., avg. 92.12 to 95.25. Russel Kernighan, Goderich, 3, avg. 1070 lbs., avg. 93.63 to 95.25. Cows There were 192 cows on offer selling from 52.00 to 73,00 to the high of 84,50. Workshop will look at quality forages Farmers are invited to attend a two-day workshop on quality forages for ruminants, Sept. 27 and 28 at the College Motor Inn, Guelph. For details about registration, call Mary Teskey rn Guelph at (519) 761-3173. Dairy Educator The Bruce County Milk Commit- tee is looking for someone who will beat least 17 years of age by July 1, 1995; male, female, married. or 'single and a resident. of Bruce County. This person should have some. knowledge of. agriculture and com- municate well with children, enjoy meeting people, friendly, outgoing and have a positive attitude and be willing to take the, challenge of promoting the dairy industry within the County. Application forms will be ac- cepted until Aug. 12. If you have a valid driver's license ,and access to a vehicle, why not contact the com- mittee . for further information. " Details are available from Coor- dinator, Inez Fenton, 832-5992. NISA Deadline At long last, NISA, has become simplified as , promised. The ap- plication has been, reduced to' four pages (similar to statement A from .previous.years). All you have to do FBruce County OMAF ARM REPORT is transter the appropnate. infor- mation from your farm income and expense statement and mail in your application form. .VISA will do all the other calculations and send you a list of your deposit and . withdrawal options. The deadline for filing your 1993 application form is July 31, 1994. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 31, 1994 with a 5 per cent per month penalty charged against your maximum deposit entitlement.. If you don't want to make a deposit this year, your account can remain active by completing the application form and returning with a cheque for $40 for administration costs. It is to .your benefit to contribute to your NISA account. You will receive a matching government contribution up to 2 per cent of your eligible net sales plus a 3 per cent interest bonus to your contribution over and above your regular interest rate. If you have any questions regar- ding NISA; call 1-800-665-6472 or your. local OMAFRA office. John Bos, Auburn, 2, avg. 1100 lbs., avg. 62.13 to 69.50•. Al Feddes, Goderich, 2, avg. 1405. lbs., avg. 66.22 to 67.00. John Black, Goderich, 1, weighing 1200 lbs., sold for 66.75. Veal There were 194 veal on offer selling from 78.00 to 96.50 to the high of 116.50. Wayne Durnin, Auburn,4, avg. 728 lbs., avg. 107.89 to 115.00. Antone Van Osch, Lucknow, 2, avg. 710 lbs., avg. 104.18 to 109.00. John Martin, Lucknow, 4, avg. 645 lbs., avg. 93.78 to 95.50. Recyle those used batteries Used car batteries are helping to fund 4-H programs in Huron County and area. The Huron County 4-H Leader's Association, with the help of 4-H members, is busy collecting old lead/acid batteries from vehicles and equipment as a fundraiser. The battery recycling project,' called the `Battery Blitz', runs until the end of July. It will raise funds for such projects as the 4- H Awards Night. Old lead/acid batteries are 98 per cent recyclable. As well as raising money the `Battct'y Blitz' is a project which is "cleaning up the environment, making 'the world a safer place," A program similar to. the `Bat tery Blitz' was successful in Oxford County. •If you have an old lead/acid battery you can donate to 4-H you may bring it to one of .the following five drop-off locations: •Vincent Farm Equipment, near Seaforth: •MoGavin Farm Equipment, Walton. . -Townsend Tire, Londcshoro. - Becker • Farm Equipment, Exeter. - Lucknow Co-op, Lucknow, The Sodbusters had a coaching day on plowing last week at the farm of Murray Wilson, in Huron Township. Ronald Lowry (front) and Travis Stewart watch closely as 10 -year-old Tyler Elliott turns the furrow. (Scott Hilgendorff photo)