HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-10-08, Page 29STRESSES POINT — Henry Jomrozinski makes a point in his presen-
tation to Agriculture Minister Jack Riddell at Grand Bend Produce
Co. Ltd., Friday. The vegetable grower advised that losses in the bog
area will be in the $6 million range. The producers had o long table
covered with rotted vegetables to show during Riddell's visit to the
area.
HURON AWARDS AT CCAT — Huron county warden Leona Arm-
strong presented awards to Brian Westelaken, RR 1, Hensall and
Brenda Baker, RR 1, Listowel as top course students from the county
studying at Centralia College. T -A photo.
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Last week as Minister of
Agriculture and Food, I toured a
number ofrural areas in the province
that have suffered as a result of the
record rainfalls of August and
Septesnbar.
I wanted to look first-hand at the
crops that may have suffered damage
from the excessive moisture. Includ-
ed in the tour were stops in Slmcoe
and Durham, counties In the central
regions, visits to parts of Essex and
Kent counties in the south of the pro-
vince, and crop tours in heavily
Ztllural areas of Lambton, W-
and Huron counties.
I have also established an emergen-
cy group within my own ministry to
assess the situation and, without
undermining the crop insurance pro-
gram, to assess the situation and sug-
gest ways of helping producers who
have had, their crops damaged or
wiped out.
Until the full extent of the damage
is known, the Ontario government
dannot make an accurate pronounce-
ment of what measures will be need-
ed to help the food producers of this'
province affected by the weather.
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Recently, my travels to meet, greet
and listen to Ontario farmers have
taken me all over this great and vast
province. On September 23, I was
pleased to visit the Temiskaming
district in north-eastern Ontario,
where I had the privilege of announ-
cing an agronomy research
laboratory and a multi-purpose in-
door facility will be bullt at New
Liskeard. The $1,400,000 facilities not
onlyallowsspace for additional seed
research area, but will allow for train-
ing facilities for livestock and
machinery courses.
It is part of the government's long
term goal to adopt new crop
technology to the North.
A new, five-year plan to upgrade
veterinary service in North Cochrane,
involving establishing new facilities
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TOP MIDDLESEX STUDENTS — At an awards night at Centralia Col-
lege Tuesday, London township reeve Jack Moir presented awards
to Barbara Naus, RR 3, Parkhill and John Droog, RR 3, Thorndole as
the top students from Middlesex. T -A photo.
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Prom*, HOn n ' i P.teeeon
in Kapuskasing and Cochrane was
also announced andel will serve 25 twin -
murales of about 33,000 people.
On Thursday, I was again fortunate
to participate in the opening of a new
field office to serve Stormont County:
Located in Avonmore, the new "ag of-
fice" is a prototype for all new field
offices that may be constructed in the
future in Ontario - a move that will
save money and yet serve our clients
- the food producers - much better.
Increased Funding for Ontario Vet
College
The Ontario Veterinary College
(OVC) of the- University of Guelph
will receive increased funding. I was
happy to announce in Elora on
September 26. The college has receiv- .
ed 11.8 million from the ministry
under the Farm Animal Health Im-
provement Program and that will be
increased to $3 million for the current
year to help them maintain their
reputation as one of North America's
top vet colleges.
At the same time at Elora, I of-
ficiated at the unveiling of the new
computerized milking recording
system at the Elora Dairy Research
Centre. The new equipment, which in-
stantly records milking data on tn-
dividual cows, will permit resear-
chers to monitor animal health and
performance, helping milk producers
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SHOW COMING
Nancy Kraemer is bringing her
delightful stories and puppets to the
Hensall and Zurich Branch Libraries
on Saturday October 18. Nancy is an
experienced elementary teacher with
a Primary Specialist Certificate as
well as beng a talented storyteller.
Admission is free and everyone is
welcome. Come to the Hensall
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Library at 1:00 p.m. and enjoy stories
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As well, during my trip to Elora I
announced, that phase 1 of the new
Animal Health Research Station at
Elora, and run by the University'of
Guelph will be built. The $2.5 million
first phase, scheduled for completion
in 1918, and including sheep and dairy
facilities, is part of this government's
$5.2 million pledge over five years at
Elora.
After attending three functions in
the riding on Friday night, I was
pleased on Saturday September 27 to
be caked to be Grand Marshal of the
Ontario Wine and Grape Festival
Parade held in St, Catharines every
year. The huge parade, which at-
tracts several hundred thousand spec-
tators, is billed as the third largest
parade in North America.
Finally on Sunday, to round out a
busy week, I was more than glad to
help the Van Egmond Foundation in
Seaforth raise money at the Ciderfest,
by acting as auctioneer for a number
of celebrity items.
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My colleague John Eakins,
Minister of Tourism and Recreation,
has recently announced a number of
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19th draw, which could win you the se-
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