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The Huron Expositor, 1995-03-15, Page 48Peg, 30-Fsrm Propre•s '96• /!,\ ; F.•-_-�� LAKE HURON FARM DRAINAGE John Maize & Sons R.R 1 Dungannon NOM 1R0 - OPEN TRENCH INSTALLATION - 519-529-7510 'All work uaranteed" Sales & Service of •Pioneer Chainsaws •Weed Trimmers •Outboards •Generators •Lawnmowers RAY ULtH WELDING Dungannon 529-7647 J.R. Contracting / Custom Homes ✓ Complete Renovations ✓ Aluminum Vinyl Siding ✓ Windows & Doors / Pole Barns & Cement Floors FREE ESTIMATES - CALL FOR BOOKING You will love our work "God love you" (519) 887-6283 FORTRESS FEEDERS & EQUIPMENT TILT TABLE •Uses Tractor Hydraulics •Heavy Duty Construction Spring Special $1,500.°° Blyth, Ont. NOM 1H0 (519) 523-4555 ■ I ry i i iri447477 i ii. -� 1,I/-/////;I///,/;/;/��///,/?I/;/I;//;//I/,//II Retired Perth agricultural rep will miss the people most of all From the Listowel Banner After 34 years in agriculture, Perth Agricultural Representative Alan Scott has retired. Following the Perth County Farm Show at the Stratford Coliseum on Feb. 22, Scott was officially honored by the Perth County Federation of Agriculture, other commodity groups and his many friends and colleagues for his career with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), the last half (17 years) of which were spent in Perth. He stepped down from his job last November. He and his wife Margaret were presented with a wood -carved replica map of Perth County as well as a grandfather clock. "It was a difficult decision to retire because I've genuinely en- joyed the work," Scott said. "Time flies when you're having fun, and that was usually the case." Scou, 56, began working in Perth in 1977. Raised at RR 1, Belgrave in Huron County, his "growing -up" years involved typical activities for a rural upbringing in the '50s, labor contribution to the family beef operation, cooperative work with neighbors in threshing, softball and winter sports, activities at Belgrave United Church and 4-H member- ship. He graduated from Wingham District High School in 1957, en- rolled in the four-year program at the Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph and graduated in Animal Husbandry in 1961. He was first employed as a sum- mer assistant agricultural represen- tative in Dufferin�County. On graduation he accepted full-time ■ Alan Scott employment, working briefly in Essex County and then for nearly three years in Lambton as an assis- tant agricultural represent ative. His main duties atthat time were 4-H co-ordination. Transferred to Barrie in 1964, Scott worked with 4-H and six Farm Management Associations before becoming became agricul- tural representative for Simcoe North in 1967 and continued there until he carne to Perth. When the Scotts arrived in Perth they purchased a 50 -acre farm in Downie Township, where they still live. Their four children: Brian, David, Kevin and Karen, were raised in Perth and are now living away from home. While in Perth, Scott took on more administrative responsibilities. LONDESBORO i SEED PLANT 1. Custom Cleaning of Grain, Beans or Small Seeds 2. ATV Seed Application 3. Seed needs for 1995 • Pet & Bird Feed & Supplies •Lawn & Garden Supplies •Farm Toys Mycogen Seed Dealer - 523-4399 Proprietor: Robert Szusz P.O. Box 272 • Londesborough, Ont. NOM 2H0 He continued to enjoy helping with 4-H visitation and getting ac- quainted with a large number of families. I've enjoyed trouble shooting,getting an inquiry over the phone, maybe something I could answer right away or something I would have to track down," he said. "I've always been interested in the dollars and cents of farm business management." He recalled there was a sharp change in the work in 1982. Record high interest rates meant financial difficulties in the rural community and the start of a number of government assistance programs. These programs took a great deal of time over the next 10 years. The mid -'80s also marked the start of educational programs in co-operation with Centralia College, Canada Manpower, Perth Training Committee and OATI. The Perth plowing match of '88 was challenging and exciting, and Scott enjoyed his involvement with many Perth County people in this project. In the '90s staff changes, cut- backs, structural changes and chan- ging responsibilities for staff mem- bers have been challenging for everyone at the OMAFRA office. Looking back over his years in agriculture, he noted that farming has become much more specialized, and, because of smaller profit mar- gins, volume has become a neces- sity. `Farming has always been physically demanding. They have taken some of the drudgery out of it, but decision making and money •see Farmers, page 31 AUCTION SALE REGISTER Allan R. Miller Auctioneer 519-395-5062 March 25 Large sale of bakery dis- play cases, ovens, walk- in freezer and cooler, restaurant equipment and misc. equipment at former Breadbasket Bakery & Restaurant, Port Elgin. March 31 Charity Auction Lucknow Kinettes. April 21 Sale for Lucknow Kinsmen in conjunction with Wild Game supper. WA TSON'S ,,ii., , i„, . .7. . / For All Your Building Needs See us At: WATSON HOME HARDWARE & BUILDING CENTRE *Quotes Available � Gorrie 335-3551 �e Alan Scott employment, working briefly in Essex County and then for nearly three years in Lambton as an assis- tant agricultural represent ative. His main duties atthat time were 4-H co-ordination. Transferred to Barrie in 1964, Scott worked with 4-H and six Farm Management Associations before becoming became agricul- tural representative for Simcoe North in 1967 and continued there until he carne to Perth. When the Scotts arrived in Perth they purchased a 50 -acre farm in Downie Township, where they still live. Their four children: Brian, David, Kevin and Karen, were raised in Perth and are now living away from home. While in Perth, Scott took on more administrative responsibilities. LONDESBORO i SEED PLANT 1. Custom Cleaning of Grain, Beans or Small Seeds 2. ATV Seed Application 3. Seed needs for 1995 • Pet & Bird Feed & Supplies •Lawn & Garden Supplies •Farm Toys Mycogen Seed Dealer - 523-4399 Proprietor: Robert Szusz P.O. Box 272 • Londesborough, Ont. NOM 2H0 He continued to enjoy helping with 4-H visitation and getting ac- quainted with a large number of families. I've enjoyed trouble shooting,getting an inquiry over the phone, maybe something I could answer right away or something I would have to track down," he said. "I've always been interested in the dollars and cents of farm business management." He recalled there was a sharp change in the work in 1982. Record high interest rates meant financial difficulties in the rural community and the start of a number of government assistance programs. These programs took a great deal of time over the next 10 years. The mid -'80s also marked the start of educational programs in co-operation with Centralia College, Canada Manpower, Perth Training Committee and OATI. The Perth plowing match of '88 was challenging and exciting, and Scott enjoyed his involvement with many Perth County people in this project. In the '90s staff changes, cut- backs, structural changes and chan- ging responsibilities for staff mem- bers have been challenging for everyone at the OMAFRA office. Looking back over his years in agriculture, he noted that farming has become much more specialized, and, because of smaller profit mar- gins, volume has become a neces- sity. `Farming has always been physically demanding. They have taken some of the drudgery out of it, but decision making and money •see Farmers, page 31 AUCTION SALE REGISTER Allan R. Miller Auctioneer 519-395-5062 March 25 Large sale of bakery dis- play cases, ovens, walk- in freezer and cooler, restaurant equipment and misc. equipment at former Breadbasket Bakery & Restaurant, Port Elgin. March 31 Charity Auction Lucknow Kinettes. April 21 Sale for Lucknow Kinsmen in conjunction with Wild Game supper.