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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-11-04, Page 13PET F001) SPECIAL Purchase 10 bags of MERIT Dog or Cat food (8 kg or 18 kg) over a period of time and you receive the 11th bag FREE We will look after keeping a record of your purchases FREE DELIVERY to Brussels Brussels Agri Services offers you a Located at Brussels Livestock 887-9391 or Toll Free 1-877-887-9391 "V Nr 1r V' 'V ir A. A. 4 41& THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1998. PAGE 13. Huron Fed. of Ag. members reflect safety By Lisa Boonstoppel-Pot Special to The Citizen In three years, every Huron County Federation of Agriculture member is going to reflect safety, thanks to a new $8,000 'Safety Tape' campaign. The goal of the safety tape project is for every HCFA member to receive the super-reflective safety-tape kits, to stick on their tractors so that motorists can see the machines when travelling the roadways at night. "In 1993, 344 farm and construction vehicles were involved in traffic collision, 13 of which were fatal," HCFA Finance Committee Chair Charles Regele told members at the federation's annual meeting held in Holmesville, Oct. 23. "The 3M reflective tape we are working with is a new tape which is six times brighter than conventional sheeting and has a candle power of 900. This provides better visual information ,for faster, more accurate decision making by drivers." Regele stresses that reflective tape isn't designed to replace flashing lights or slow moving signs. However, with the constant shaking of field work, lights sometimes shake loose or bulbs break. "Reflective tape is an affordable alternative," he said. Reflective tape packages have been on the market for some time. The 3M company sells three reflective tape packages: tractor, overwidth and tow, ranging in price from $10 to $30. The ones to be given to HCFA members cost half that amount because HCFA board members will be making the kits themselves. The board will buy the reflective tape in bulk (South Easthope Mutual Insurance is selling it to the federation at cost), cut and package it with instructions. "We're hoping that if we give it out at half price, there will be a lot more use of it," said Regele. Board members will be distributing the packages on farm visits. Every member will receive one tractor kit free. Additional kits will cost $5.50. Overwidth kits will be sold at cost for $10 and tow kits will be $11.50. Distribution will begin in the southern townships this fall and winter. HCFA members in the central townships should receive their packages next winter while delivery to the northern townships is planned for the years 2000 and 2001. Farmers who feel they need their kitg- earlier can call the HCFA office. The HCFA set aside $8,000 in its 1999 budget to cover the cost of the three-year program. Regele is hoping the safety tape program will catch on with other federations. "We want to put the protocol out there and let other counties copy it," says Regele. "We hope the Ontario Federation of Agriculture will take it on too." According to 'The Canadian Coalition for Agricultural Safety and Rural Health', a minimum of two reflectors or red reflective tape is recommended. One should be positioned as close as is practical to the left extremity and the other as close as possible to the right extremity of the equipment, visible to the rear. On long equipment, amber reflective#tape should be spaced no more than five metres (16.4 feet) apart on both sides. Each strip of tape should measure no less than two by nine inches. The coalition says that superior grade reflective tape is more durable and less susceptible to damage than reflective lenses in lamp fixtures. Royal Winter Fair gets underway Nov. 5 From Nov. 5 - 14, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair invites everyone to experience the excitement of the country in the city. Horses, goats, chickens, geese and more will share The Coliseum and The National Trade Centre in Toronto with giant vegetables, Christmas trees, and almost everything in between. Throughout the 10 days of world-class competition, an estimated 351,000 visitors will take advantage of the opportunity to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and tastes of the Fair. This year the Royal will feature a new attraction, the Royal Dog show, the world's richest dog show with prize money totalling almost $100,000. This new event has attracted the attention of world-renowned dog show aficionadas. "Top Dogs" from countries around the world have been invited to compete in this world-class event. The event begins with three all- breed Canadian Kennel Club recognized shows on Nov. 9, 10, and 11 in Hall D of the National Trade Centre. The Best of Breed winners in each show will be invited to participate in the President's Choice Royal Invitational Gala on the evening of Nov. 12. This gala event will give the dogs the opportunity to compete against the international "Top Dogs" and win the title "International Show Dog of the Paul Steckle, MP for Huron- Bruce, on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister Herb Gray, Oct. 16 praised the communities of Huron for their vision in initiating the Earth Friendly Gardens Project to mark the millennium. This initiative will receive $20,000 through the Canada Millennium Partnership Program which encourages public and private sector participation to create millennium projects that will make a difference in the lives of Canadians and their communities. The Government of Canada has committed $145 million over a three-year period to support Canada Millennium Partnership Program projects that explore our heritage, Year, 1998". The Royal Horse Show is world renowned for its elegance and ceremony. International show jumping teams from Sweden, France, the United States and Canada will compete for $300,000 in prize money. The matinee performance on Saturday, Nov. 14 is the new date for the Bank of Montreal Nations' Cup. This year marks the return of the popular UBS Trust (Canada) Puissance Wall Challenge, on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 12. The evening will also bring spectators the Swarovski Canadian League Dressage Final of the FEI World Cup, in association with Business Link Technologies. The World Cup features riders and horses performing to music. The Royal Horse Show is also presenting the Audi Quattro Cup for International Teams on the Opening Night of the Show, Friday, Nov. 6. The thrilling Carriage Racing Derby, an event which tests the speed and agility of four-horse teams through a challenging obstacle course, will be making its North American debut from Nov. 6 - 10. The Carriage Racing Derby is a highly competitive timed event in which drivers race their four-horse teams through a challenging obstacle course. In this, horse, rider and equipment are conditioned to speed and danger. World Champion British driver George Bowman will compete celebrate our achievements, and build our future. The goal of the Earth Friendly Gardens Project is to encourage 67 elementary schools to develop and grow organic vegetable gardens using environmentally friendly methods that will support a sustainable environment:They will also learn about social issues in Canada and donate any surpluses from their gardens to local-area food banks. "The millennium provides a special opportunity to focus on the issues that really matter to Canadians," said Gray. "We are proud to participate with the Huron communities in a project that will further our mutual objectives of Continued on page 14 against two championship teams from the United States and one from Canada. For a change of pace, The One Arm Bandit, the most popular rodeo act in North America, is featured Nov. 11-14. The Royal Livestock Shows are known and respected throughout the world. During the 10 days of the Fair, judges for the Royal Livestock Show see over 4,000 animals paraded before them. Livestock auctions at the Fair attract thousands of international visitors every year who come to see and buy the latest and greatest in Canadian livestock breeding and technology. The Royal holds several youth competitions as part of its mandate to support education, including the 4-H Go For The Gold, the Inter- Collegiate Livestock Judging Competition, and the Young Speakers For Agriculture Competition. The Winter Garden Show showcases innovative landscape architecture and garden design and educational and environmental issues. The 1998 show salutes Canada's cultural diversity by featuring a collection of gardens demonstrating a variety of international landscape design influences reflected in our current landscape culture. A talented group of Canadian landscape design professionals will create "Global Gardens" for large and small spaces. Also featured, the Annex Gardens will display and reflect the urban gardening realities of smaller spaces. The 1998 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair runs Nov. 5 - 14 at the National Trade Centre at Exhibition Place. General Admission tickets are $12 for adults, and $9 for youth (ages five - 15) and Seniors (65 +). Children four and under are free. New this year is a family pass for $34 (2 adults and two youth). General seating for the Royal Dog Show is included in this price. Reserved seating for the Royal Dog. Show and The Royal Horse Show can be purchased at any Ticketmaster location or by calling (416) 872-7777 or (416) 872-0000. For over 75 years, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has been promoting excellence in agricultural, horticultural and equestrian activities through world- class competitions, exhibitions and education. Cty. receives funds for millennium gardens