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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-02-26, Page 19• �aiIyprovld'�s'k eysto farmers' success Weil known television personality. Ross Daily informed and entertained an appreciative atldiertee of over 2100 at a growers' infof'matIon meeting hosted by W.G.'1'boaltpson and Sons Ltd. in the Hensall Cenununity Cen- tre on February 18. Daily provided a preview of some keys to success he has garnered from five young farmers who started put in APPRECIATION — Lloyd Whitesell, manager of W. G. Thompson and Sons Hensall facilities, thanks Ross Daily for his well-received talk at a growers' Information day held in the Hensall Community Centre. the seventies and are scheduled to be his guests during the next two weeks on The Farin Show. Daily led off with the importance of managing finances. He quoted one of the farmers as saying he always Wens to his accountant, and if he can't afford something, he doesn't buy it. Another revealed he never ex- ceeds his operating loan. Daily said all five manage by cash flow; equity means nothing. Another piece of advice was to "pencil up crop cost". Daily pointed out corn is over -produced in Ontario. Of the 200 million bushels grown, on- ly 16 million go to make high fructose corn syrup, and that market is being threatened by the importation of cheap sugar. Daily told of one Lamb - ton farmer who calculated it was cheaper to rent his land and buy corn. Guess what the renter grew! Daily said the latest analysis of events in the US indicates a downward trend In price of corn and hard red spring wheat. Other guides to successful farming were caring proper and humanely for animals, considering renting rather than buying land, and helping to educate the consumer. "The countryside is your province. We don't know what's going on out there", Daily said, adding that farmer -consumer relations are worsening through benign neglect rather than malice. Daily suggested mall displays, open houses, letters to the --editor, and • awareness of the negative connota- tion of terms like "fat cattle" or "Mid- dlesex calf slaughter committee." Daily then listed some of the in- novative business practices being tried in the US. One food chain has in- creased red meat sales by 25 percent by using brand names and offering customers grain -fed beef, lower fat ground beef and boneless'fresh meat at the deli counter. He predicted vacuum-packed trimmed boneless cuts of pork which keep fresh for tivo or three weeks will be 50 percent of US meat sales in five years. Other US chains are providing prime beef in the service section, packaging stir and fry meat, or hir- ing chefs as meat department managers. Meanwhile, here in Canada, the same old packaging is allowing your product to leak all over consumers, Daily remarked. He also scolded farmers for not eating their own products such as milk and butter. "If you don't eat it, why expect others to? he questioned. Looking to the future, Daily said people are buying meals, not meat. A growing market for oven-ready meats should be a priority, as futurists predict 80 percent of homes will have microwave ovens by the turn of the century.• - Daily said in the past 10 years some US farmers have been experimenting with exotic cash crops like triticale t a combination of wheat and rye developed in Canada), the high - protein Japanese adzuki bean, and jo- joba bushes whose it is used in cosmetics and lubricants. Daily advised his predominantly male audience to let their wives know they appreciated them. In summation, Daily presented the producers with a giant challenge: in- vest in technology, go global as the third world is the next mass market, become leans and mean, and reinvent the political system. Gord Pryde from the Blenheim headquarters gave a bean update. Pryde raised the possibility of a car- ryover from 1985, as Michigan's 4.3 million bags, Minnesota -North Dakota's 1.75 million and Ontario's 1.3 million total 7,350,000, and current usage is 6.5 million cwt. bags. Pryde predicts that few US farmers will grow white beans as an alter- native crop on land made available through current US farm policies, because of the high input costs. He an- ticipated an increase in the historical pattern of growing more pinto beans and fewer white beans this year in Minnesota -North Dakota, and said dealers and OBPMB members predict at least a 15 percent increase in white bean production in Ontario this year. Pryde noted that white beans are an excellent choice as a 1986 crop, based on a five-year average. Pryde stressed the importance of delivering high quality beans to the elevators. Mills have had to accept return loads from canning factories because of volunteer corn showing up in amounts as little as one or two percent. Pryde warned growers that markets have changed. The UK, which now cans thousands of tons, demands quality; no tolerance is allowed. Pryde said equipment should be thoroughly checked, and cracked seed coats eliminated before delivery. Pryde said producer countries will have to explore counter -trade with countries where hard cash is a scarce commodity. Other speakers included Wes Thompson Jr. from Thompson's brokerage department with a market update: Dr. Don Littlejohn, research director for W.G. Thompson, with the latest information on corn, soy bean and white bean varieties both familiar and new; Grant St. John, marketing manager for cereal seeds, talking on cereal grains and Thomp- son's own proprietory varieties, and Lynn Miller of Asgro Seeds in Idaho who work closely with Thompson'§ on new white Kean varieties and im- provement in new white bean seed quality. The day was organized by Hensall branch manager Lloyd Whitesell and saleman Rick Ingram. The roast beef dinner was catered by the ladies of the llensall Legion. Velma Robinson Phone 262-3205 • WHAT IS IT? — Wayne Ingram (left) and Steven Hoffman concen- trate on identifying one of a number of Eskimo artifacts, one of the projects that were part of Inuit Days at Hensall Public School. Exeter pharmacist speaks at By Margaret Hoggarth Kippen East Women's Institute met at the home of Ruby Triebner on February 19 on a foggy night. "Hap- py Birthday" was sung to the hostess. President Grace Drummond read a poem, "Mystery of Love". Roll call was answered by "How do you postpone old age?" The jury is still out on that subject. Treasurer Mona Alderdice gave the treasurer's report. Public Relations The Light Touch By JACK LA VENDER Nothing makes you feel your children are a credit to you so much as income tax time. + • r a A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. t • Most of life's problems are Tike -highway cloverleafs. It may not seem like it at first, but the is a way out. Success no longer goes to your head. It goes ,.o the government. Kippers Officer Rena Caldwell was in charge of the meeting and read "How to grow old gracefully", and a poem. The mot- to was postponed until the next meeting in March. The speaker for the evening was Trevor Wilson of Huron Apothecary, Exeter, who traced the evolution of drugs and their use from early times, heart medicines in use from the 1700s and the same drugs still in use. He mentioned most of the ills that the flesh is heir to and said constipation is one of the most common complaints among older people. Following a question period Mr. Wilson was thanked by Mrs. Caldwell. Phyllis Parsons gave courtesy remarks and lunch was served by Mona Alderdice, Margaret lloggarth and the hostesses Ruby Triebner and Grace Eyre. Kippen United Church Rev. Lorne Keays presided in the pulpit at St. Andrew's on Sunday February 23. Mary Moffatt was at the organ. The Ministry of Music was presented by the choir singing, "Jesus is Lord of All", and Joan and Hank Binnendyk sang a duet, "Here Comes Jesus". The children's story and the minister's sermon dealt with the sym- bolism of the cross. The cross is cen- tral to Christianity and is the symbol of the supreme sacrifice of Jesus who took on the sins of people so they could become right with God. The congregation was happy to welcome to St. Andrew's the family of John and Verda Sinclair who were home to celebrate John's birthday. Being in politics is like being o football coach. You have to be smart enough to unders- tand the gome, and foolish enough to think it's important. • ! + f Why not make an end run to Jack's Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St. Hensall 262-2103 For expert repairs on ybur small engine equipment McBride Bros. Machine & Repair OPENING March 1, 1986 - Precision machining and milling - Custom fabrications - Truck and trailer boxes I. Machinery repalcement parts - Repairs of all kinds Located 3/4 miles west of Kippen Call for details Brad Dennis 262-2687 262-2616 I i GOOD SPEAKERS --- Winners in the Hensall Legion public speaking contest were (back left) seniors Brett Lammie, Hensall 1st; Chrystal Jones, Hensall, 2nd; Heather Consitt, Zurich, 3rd and (front) juniors Thomas Scotchmer, Hensall, 1st; Joanne Regier, St. Boniface, 2nd and DeAnn Foreman, Zurich, 3rd. Minor pucksters display talentat their special day On Saturday, February 22, Hensall Minor Hockey held their annual Minor Hockey Day which was en- joyed by all in attendance. The tykes were the first to the ice to open the day as they hosted Blyth. Although they all tried hard, it wasn't to be as they were defeated 7-2. The Pee Wees, who have just finish- ed their playoffs against Ripley, hosted Zurich and played a strong, fast end to end game and When the final whistle blew, it was 5-4 for Zurich. The Huron Park atoms were the first winners of the day as they hosted Mitchell and defeated them 3-1. The novice team were next on the ice and they followed the lead of the atoms as they hosted and defeated Exeter 6-1. The W.O.A.A. atoms played a close end-to-end game against Mitchell and when the final whistle blew it was all tied 2-2: The bantams were the final game of the day, it was fast and hard hit- ting as it always is against Goderich. The penalty box was full at most times for both teams. Hensall open- ed the scoring as Jim Dickins let a wrist shot go from the blue line to beat the Goderich goalie; minutes later Dickins unassisted scored his second goal as he was able to pick up his own rebound and the shot went over the goalie's shoulder. Hensall was first on the scoreboard again in the second .period as Steve ';McCtillou' a 1 if the' dot twit f1i4' t the p ss f m Dwayne Lawenee a'nd Stott Bell. GOderich was able to get their first marker in the second and opened the scoring in the third. Brian Moir found the puck and started the play in the Hensel] end, took it to the blue line where he passed it to ISickins, who just about missed the pass but was able to recover and dribbled it past the goalie for his third of the night and the win for his team. Final scdre was 4-2 Hensall. Hensall bantams travel to Goderich Wednesday, February 26 for an 8 p.m. game and Saturday, March 1 to Mit- chell for a 8 a.m. game. Hensall Bantams The Hensel] bantams have had a very.successful week and a very ex- citing one. On Wednesday, February 19 the boys hosted Huron Park which is always a close exciting game. Huron Park were first on the score board just two minutes into the game and went two ahead minutes later. Brian Moir assisted by Chris Camp- bell and Rob Wareing responded for Hensall within seconds only to have Huron Park again to go two ahead to finish the first period. The second period was dominated by Hensall as they were able to score enough to go ahead at one point only to have Huron Park tie it up. Huron Park opened the scoring in the third and went two ahead again before Hensall's Rob Volland and Jason Imanse teamed up to put one in. Brian Moir, Rob Taylor and Jim Dickens put two quick goals in, the last with 25 seconds left on the clock. The crowd were going wild as they were sure we had won; but the game is not over until the last whistle has been blown, as Huron Park once again tied the game with 18 seconds left on the clock. Kinette March of Dimes Canvass The Hensall Kinette Club would like to remind everyone they will be out canvassing for the March of Dimes the week of March 3 to 7. Please sup- port your local club. SIIYF C Bible Quizzers "Winners" On Friday, February 14 at noon a, busload of 37 teens left Brucefield school under the leadership of direc- tor RonWestlakeand wife, Pat. Other adults were two chaperones and capable bus driver, Bill Steckle and wife, Betty. They arrived at Delevan, New York, at Circle "C" Ranch for 1986 Snow Camp and were settled in their cabins before evening service. They enjoyed skits, films, snow com- petitions, roller skating, swimming, volley or basketball, tubing and ex- citing Bible lessons on the theme "Priorities". On Saturday 8, teams of Bible Quizzerg from New York, Michigan. Ohio and Canada quizzed on Psalm 40. South Huron, the only Canadian team, came fiRt. The finals for the trophy will be held July 26 at "Friends and Family Day", at the same camp at t)elevan when 20 or more teams will be competing. They will be told in the future what they will quiz on. South Huron are looking forward to this. They arrived home Sunday evening reporting a real good spiritual time with Lots of activities and good food. Y.F.C. board members are really proud of our teams. Don't forget the rally 'on March 1 at Brucefield school when the local teams will be quizzing on Proverbs 4. Also a singing group from London called "Rejoice" will present the pro- gram. Come and enjoy a real treat and bring all the family. Hensall United Church On Sunday, February 23, Rev. Gor- don Pickell conducted the service at Queensway news Hi, everyone! Things have really been happening around Queensway this week. The Kippen United Church ladies were in on Monday afternoon to run our Bingo. The afternoon was enjoyed by all. Our Ceramics Club is really becom- ing interesting with all the different types of glazes we are using. We are going to have some very colorful pieces when they're finished. Rev. Bob Sinasac performed our church service on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Phillipa Steckle was the pianist. Everyone enjoyed the service. On Thursday afternoon residents enjoyed our movie presentation entitl- ed Buster Keaton Rides 4gain. It was informative •but hilarious in parts! On Thursday evening Queensway held its February Variety Show. Although the weather conditions were nasty, we had a great turn- out from the community. All who attended had an excellent time. Our performers were superb! Our volunteers were wonderful! • Dale Gooding was the M.C. for the evening. To start off the show, Miss Dianne Stebbins step -danced for us. Dianne did two separate numbers for our show. Heidi and Tracy Martin of Zurich sang and played the ukulele Please turn to page 14A filter Queen the Hensatt. united unurch. The choir's anthem was "As the Years Go By". Belva Fuss accompanied on the organ. Rev. Pickell told the children a story about an Indian chief and three boys who went exploring. His message "The Son's Word" was about the Second Sunday of Lent with the reassurance of love. The door greeter was Dorothy Brintnell and ushers were Lorne Gackstetter, Paul Alexander, Jim Parsons and Ron Riley. There will be a general meeting on March 3 with guest speaker June Taylor speaking on disturbed homes and families. Rev. Stan McDonald will be back for the Sunday, March 2 service. Hensall Arena Events Wed Feb. 28 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Moms and Tots 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Hensall Minor Hockey (games) Tinurs. Feb. 27 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Shuffleboard 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Exeter Minor Frt. Feb. 28 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hensall Figure Smaking Club 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. Hensall Oldtimers Sat March 1 „ 7:45 to 11:45 p.m Hensall Minor 12:00 to '7:00 p.m. Ausable-Bayfield Broomball Tournament NO Public Skating Sun. March 2 1:00 to 3.'00 p.m: Public Skating 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Hensall Rec. Hockey Mon. Mardi 3 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Hensall Minor Hockey Tues. Manu 4 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hensall Figure Skating Club 8:45 to 11:45 p.m. Hensall Broomball The Hensall Parks Board is spon- soring "March" as Senior Citizens Month at the Hensall Community Centre. 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