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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-01-17, Page 15CONVEYAIRTm Easier, Healthier, Safer GRAIN MOVER Ready to Vac!! as low as: $13,100.00* Includes Hoses and Dust Collector System • MSL - Dealer may sell for less authorized dealer Huron Feeding Systems Brussels 519 / 887-6289 Ciba Seeds • People • Products • Potential C-4030 2575 H.U. - 82 Day G-4030 is an easy-shelling hybrid with very good drought tolerance for superb performance in hot, dry years. Excellent yields of large yellow kernels that dry down quickly make it a great choice for the dry grain market. G-4043 2600 H.U. - 82 Day Consistency, excellent standability, superb spring vigour and roots are the reasons why this hybrid is adaptable to any tillage system. Excellent stress tolerance completes this hybrid package. Premium quality silage make G-4043 a versatile addition to any farming operation. toG-4035 01 X-9401 2625 H.U. - 83 Day Capable of outstanding yield potential in 2700 H.U. areas. 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It offers high digestible energy and increased palatability over the more commonly used grain hybrids as well as less feed waste and excellent silage yields. The result - more milk per cow and an improvement in your operation's profitability. John Van Beers, R.R. #1 Blyth 523-4431 CIBA SEEDS THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1996 PAGE 15. District Health Council studies health services The Huron Perth District Health Council (HPDHC) is currently in the process of formalizing their approach to a study or the hospital and related health services in Huron and Perth. The eight hospitals in the district (Huron and Perth) have been working co- operatively with the HPDHC in past months to reach an The 1994 Youth Smoking Survey, released Jan. 15, provides new information on young peoples' attitudes and knowledge about smoking, and their smoking behaviour. Among the findings, 70 per cent of 15 to 19-year-olds cited peer pressure as the most common reason why youth start to smoke; more than 90 per cent of 10 to 19- year-olds believe that tobacco is addictive and that tobacco smoke can be harmful to the health of non- smokers; and an overwhelming majority of both smokers (85 per cent) and non-smokers (83 per cent) agree that billboards and signs for events sponsored by tobacco companies are ways of advertising cigarette brands. This is the first national survey to look at the prevalence of smoking among youth aged 10 to 14. Seven per cent of both males and females in this age group smoke. The survey also found that 23 per Through the Healthy Community Grants Program, the Ministry of Health has made funding available to organizations and community groups in Huron and Perth Counties. The purpose of the Healthy Community Grants is to enable people to gain more control over and improve their health by participating in community-based initiatives. Continued from page 14 under no obligation, can opt out at any time, and the service is free of charge. The other program is the Professional Services Assistance Program. The program is for farmers incurring financial diffi- culty. The program provides assistance to cover the cost of consulting services for farm management consultants, lawyers, accountants and/or stress coun- selling. Cost of private sector consulting services include: restructuring plans for the farm business, negotiations with creditors, tax and legal costs of proposed restructuring, stress counselling, and preparation of business plans. Applicants can access either of these programs by calling any local Belgrave Kinsmen Calendar Draw Dec. 24, Steve & Maxine Jenkins, Bayfield; Dec. 25, Julie McCall, Brussels; Dec. 26, Raymond Haugh, Wingham; Dec. 27, Jeremy Weishar, Listowel; Dec. 28, Marie Chittick, Wingham; Dec. 29, Bill & Sandia Clark, Brussels; Dec. 30, Hank Ten Pas, Brussels; Dec. 31, Tom & Joan Armstrong, Auburn; Dec. 31, Neil Madill, Brussels; Dec. 31, James Marks, Wingham; Dec. 31, Daryl Graham, Lucknow; Dec. 31, Hebo Siertsem a, Auburn. understanding of the study's scope and the process that will be followed. Initial stages of the study will be geared toward identifying the hospital and related health services that are currently available to district residents, analyzing how well these services meet existing cent of males and 24 per cent of females aged 15 to 19 arc smokers. The results indicate a prevalence of smoking about the same as in 1991. Prevalence ranges from a low of 19 per cent in Saskatchewan to a high of 28 per cent in Newfoundland. As well, 59 per cent of males and 54 per cent of females aged 10 to 19 feel that it is easy to buy cigarettes. "These survey results have strengthened my resolve to pursue the tougher restrictions on self- service tobacco product displays, mail order sales- and in-store promotions and tobacco company sponsorships, as outlined in the Tobacco Control Blueprint," said Health Minister Diane Marleau. Madame Marleau emphasized that one of her legislative goals in strengthening tobacco control is to protect young persons from The amount of funding available to this district to support such initiatives is $27,577. Sixteen proposals, requesting a total of $121,397, were submitted to the Huron Perth District Health Council by the Nov. 10, 1995 deadline. The Healthy Community Grants Committee of the DHC met to review and discuss the proposals and brought forth recommendations Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs office. The Farm Debt Review Board also provides a valuable, confiden- tial and free consulting service. In the past, many thought of the board as a "last resort" for farmers approaching bankruptcy. When an operation is in financial difficulty, or faces the possibility of having their assets seized, the Board can mediate negotiations between a and expected future needs, and developing recommendations to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the district's health system (with a focus on the services provided by hospitals). Later stages will focus on developing detail regarding the implementation of recommenda- tions. inducements to use tobacco products and from becoming dependent on them. The data obtained from this survey will help Health Canada develop effective tobacco education programs for youth, such as the "Tobacco Tackle" project introduced in participating high schools across Canada this month. This project supports student-run high school events that encourage and motivate other students to lead physically active, tobacco-free lives. The Youth Smoking Survey was carried out by Statistic Canada on behalf of Health Canada from September to December 1994. Data for the 10 to 14-year-old age group was collected from approximately 14,200 youth who completed questionnaires in randomly selected schools across Canada. Data from approximately 9,500 youth aged 15 to 19 was collected through telephone interviews. to Council on Dec. 15. The recommendations of the committee were supported by Council, who in turn have submitted their recommendations to the Ministry of Health. The following is the list of the six projects recommended to receive funding, with the applicant organizations included in brackets: Continued on page 19 finances farmer and his/her creditors. However, there is also a provision in the act whereby farmers can meet with a panel and no creditors. The panel will provide a financial review of the operation and provide practical options to improve the farm viability. For further information on this program please call Glen Inglis at the Farm Debt Review Board, 1-800-265-7288. Though the study has not yet been approved (and funded) by the Ministry of Health, Fraser Bell, HPDHC executive director hopes the Ministry will assist the HPDHC in moving forward quickly. "Given their apparent focus on hospital restructuring as a priority, I expect the Ministry will be anxious to have us develop a plan for this district." When asked whether the Council expects that the study will lead to hospital closures in the district, Mr. Bell responded "The HPDHC enters into this study objectively. We have no preconceived solutions, but we do not wish to eliminate any options up front". He added "The District Health Council has the responsibility to consider all means by which we can ensure that residents of Huron and Perth benefit from the best, most appropriate health services possible - in spite of economic constraints." The study will include a number of opportunities for residents of Huron and Perth to provide input. Once the study is approved and funded by the Ministry of Health, the Steering Committee is expected to finalize plans to consult with district residents through a number of approaches. A 19 member Steering Committee will be established to oversee the study process and make recommendations to the Council. Hospitals have been asked by the HPDHC to appoint eight members to the Steering Committee and are in the process of doing so. In addition, the HPDHC is seeking applicants for membership on the Steering Committee covering the following broad ares of expertise: - four "consumers' of health services (residents of Huron and Perth who are interested in health service planning but not employed by, or serving as a governor of, a health service organization); - one community-based general practice physician; - one community-based nurse; - one organized labour nominee; - one individual involved in social services; - one Public Health Unit Medical Officer of Health. In addition, the DHC will appoint two of its members to the committee - one of whom will serve as Chair. Any, individuals wishing to express their interest in volunteering for any of the above positions should contact Fraser Bell at (519) 348-4498. Advisors consult on Min. releases smoking survey Health funds available to DHC ANNOUNCEMENT COOK'S DIVISION OF PARRISH & HEIMBECKER, LIMITED is pleased to announce the following additions to its Marketing Staff. GARY YANTZI will assume the position of Grain Merchandiser and ROB TAYLOR will undertake the duties of the newly created Grain & Soybean Logistics Co-Ordinator. Both of these positions have been established in response to our producers' desire to increase brokerage grain transactions with Cook's. , Managers at our eight plant locations, which include Hensall, Centralia, Kirkton, Walton/Atwood, Amberley and Parkhill/Beechwood can be contacted for up-to-date market information, forward contracting and pricing of current and new crop corn, soybeans and canola, and other feed grains.