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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-03-08, Page 20Times -Advocate, March 8, 1989 Talking farming - Rick Ingram, assistant manager of the Hensall branch of W. G. Thompson and Sons, talks with brothers Gary and Matt Metzzer, Dashwood, during the dinner break at Thomp- son's annual Grower Information Day. The event was held in the Hensall Community Centre. Jack's Jottings Jack Riddell MPP Huron Productive session Government fulfills agenda as Parliamentary Session draws to a close The first session of Ontario's thirty-fourth Parliament drew to a close last week, with this government fulfilling the agenda we out- lined in the November 1987 Speech from the Throne. The session has been a productive one. We continue our efforts to improve Ontario's competitive position while maintaining our com- mitment to'excellence in education and training, quality health care, a clean and safe environment, more affordable housing and increased economic assistance for those in need. Ensuring a clean and healthy Ontario Through a strategy for a clean and safe environment, Ontario has become the first province to begin phasing out CFCs and other chemical substances responsible for the depletion of the world's pro- tective ozone layer. A ten -fold funding increase for recycling initia- tives, strict targets for major reductions in sulphur dioxide emis- sions and increased penalties for polluters are also components of this strategy. The government continues to deliver on our commitment to an ac- cessible, quality health care system through the Premier's Council on Health Strategy and the $100 million Health Innovation Fund. Both programs will ensure maximum value for every health care dollar by providing new and innovative directions for the future. Our approach to health care, however, extends beyond treatment facilities. Increased funding is being given for disease prevention and health promotion campaigns encouraging Ontarians to lead healthier lifestyles. Excellence in Education: Investing in our Future A $900 million, three-year capital grant will enable school boards to undertake over $1 billion in elementary and secondary school con- struction and expansion, creating approximately 110,000 new pupil places. To improve the quality of our children's education, class siz- es in grades one and two are being reduced to a pupil -teacher ratio of twenty -to -one. Resources are -also -being -made available to school boards to purchase newer textbooks, learning materials and addition- al computer technology. To meet the challenge of developing a skilled, literate workforce, funding for programs to combat illiteracy were considerably en- riched, while the Ontario Training Corporation was created to pro- mote and develop training in the workplace. Meet the needs of a caring society During the last session, the Peterson government has introduced many initiatives that contribute to thc goal of a more caring Onta- rio. Mandatory education programs in Ontario schools have been in- troduced to teach our children about the dangers of drug g and alcohol abuse. Our commitment to working families was met by doubling the number of provincially -funded childcare spaces and placing a clear priority on quality childcare. Access to transportation services for seniors and disabled people has been improved. Against difficult and challenging market conditions, we have taken measures to increase the supply and production of affordable hous- ing, providing $2 billion for the construction of 30,0(X) non-profit homes - the largest non-profit housing program in thc province's history. To help first time home buyers, the Ontario Home Ownership Savings Plan has been introduced. Building on our Economic Strengths On the economic front, the government continued its efforts to improve Ontario's competitive position through an unique body called the Premier's Council. Chaired by Premier Peterson, the Council has forged a partnership between business, labour, academia and government. The Premier's Council is enhancing the competi- tiveness of Ontario industry by providing Ontarians with the skills and quality jobs needed to compete effectively in the new global economy. Provincial Grants Minister of the Environment Jim Bradley advises the Township of Tuckcrsmith has received an allocation of $20,760 to assist in thc funding of a Needs Study Grant for the sewage collection system in the township. The town of Goderich will receive $3,756 from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation. According to Minister Hugh O'Neil, the -grant will be used towards the annual Fun and Fitness Challenge in the town. Junior Farmers need members HURON COUNTY - Why join Junior Farmers? The answer is not a simple one. The reasons for joining Junior Farmers are various. With March being Junior Farmer mem- bership month here are some rea- sons to consider. Junior Farmers is a self governed organization. The Junior Farmer program is designed by Junior Farmers to change and add programs to meet the needs and wants of its membership. Junior Farmers has the potential to have something for everyone. If your interests are song and dance or acting, we. have Sing Swing and Culturama. For those who- are sports oriented.there is Winter and Summer Games and other sporting events throughout the year. Com- munication skills, self - actualization, people management and leadership skills can all be ob- tained by joining Junior Farmers. Various.workshops and conferenc- es have been developed to enhance the personal skills of the member- ship. Young Farmers Business Symposium and Livestock Manage- ment Tours and other functions help to further those who are agricultu- rally oriented. Interprovincial and international trips lets one learn about and sec the world. Plus much more is offered by Junior Farmers. As one can see Junior Farmers of- fers something for almost everyone. Junior Farmers isopen to anyone, rural or urban, between the ages of 15 and 30. 'Self Ilelp and Commu- nity Betterment' means Junior Farmers. Consider joining Junior Farmers during Membership Month, March. For further information about Junior Farmers in Huron County contact the Clinton OMAF Office at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. Be part of 'The Challenge is Mine in '89'. Assistance for manure storage TORONTO - Capital .assistance funds available for erosion control and manure storage projects under the Ontario Soil Conservation and Environmental Assistance Program (OCEPAP II) are now fully com- mitted for.1989. Under this program more than 4,600 erosion control projects and 3,400 manure storage projects have been undertaken, according to pro- gram manager Galen Driver. An additional 1,500 projects have been approved and will be undertak- en, as scheduled, in 1989. "These projects have led to a sig- nificant reduction in soil erosion and provided environmentally safe manure storages for many farmers. We have been encouraged by the re- sults," Driver said. The program, which began in 1983, originally consisted of soil erosion control and manure storage. When it was revised in 1986, the manure storage component was changed to "environmental protec- tion", to include manure and pesti- cide storages and milkhouse waste- water disposal systems. "These changes along with the promotional work undertaken by the ministry, helped increase envi- ronmental awareness and resulted in a dramatic increase in program ac- tivity in 1987 and 1988," Driver said. "This interest continued in 1988- 89 and as a result, the grant budget of $14.8 million for 1989 has been completely allocated for the applica- tions which have already been sub- mitted. Ministry offices and staff have been informed that additional project proposals will not be ac- cepted after March 1, 1989." . All applications with formal ap- provals will be honored. Farmers are reminded, however, that work on projects should not proceed until they have been advised that their projects have been approved. The program will run until March 31, ` 1990. ON NIGHTSHADE keep nightsh nit 0 your le s. The Edge range of control includes nightshade suppression as well as control of a wide speetrum•of annual and broadleaf weeds. And Edge gives you this control at a price that just might be Tess than you're used to • rating; tf1hk rs pert premised. For snore information contact your local herbicide supplier OR ELANCO 305 Consortium Court London, Ontario N6E 2S8 (519) 681-5261 •EIANCO and EDGE are registered trade/marts of En tiny end Compeer, EIANCO ot.ISIon En Una Canada Inc N a registered war •I$30299 ti ,a,,.r.,�taf..� }�.=idff T -- 4,14,;71 ,aee 1;X:terK _TtieT?eTSSiCi"?:V+--}` IC7:MtWP Rxrrmarawatwvmeara• .. .. •aRtmaz+c - ....«+.�•^••.•- - "ve.........__ 1 Concentration - Trying to identify some of the weeds on display during the annual Grower Informa- tion Meeting hosted by W.G. Thompson and Sons Ltd. in the Hensall Community Centre are Exeter area farmers Brad Cann (left), Grant Hodge?t and Arnold Cann. 200 growers hear acreage prediction HENSALL - Area farmers will be growing more oats and white beans in 1989, and planting fewer acres to mixcd grain, according to the figures presented to the annual W.G.Thompson and Sons Ltd. Grower Information Day by Hen- sall branch manager Dale Good. Good told the 200 people attend- ing the event held in the Hensall Community Centre that current in- dicators point to decreases in acreage of soybeans - 9%, coloured beans - 22% and mixed grain - 19%. Acreage increases arc expected in corn - 4%, white beans - 6%, win- ter wheat - 5%, Barley - 7% and LEARN TO: INSEMINATE YOUR OWN COWS WE TEACH: ON FARM COURSES TOMORROWS GENETICS DAWNING TOOAY For More Information On: A-1 Courses Semen Prices & Supplies CONTACT: Paul Waters 519-232-4568 oats - 38%. Meteorologist Jay Campbell was the featured speaker. His topic was the 90 -day weather forecast. Other speakers were Brad James, • fertilizer update, Grant St. John, ce- real update, Don Littlejohns, seed white beans and soybean update, Doug Hope, white bean market out, look, Jim Morlock, seed corn up- date, and Wes Thompson Jr., corn and soybean market outlook. Denfield Market Report Tues., February 28 New Venice Corp. Greenway, 89 steers avg. wt. 1222 lbs. average price 93.60 Jim McBurney, Wingham, 12 steers avg. wt. 1200 lbs. average price 93.75. Jim Scott, Lucan, 15 heifers, avg..wt. 1103, average price 93.95 Bill Dykes, Granton, 16 heifers, avg. wt. 1142 lbs. average price 92.20 Frank Hardy, Lucan, 3 steers 1017 lbs. @ 95.08 sales to 1.00 Choice steers 92-95 sales to $1.00.c, Choice heifers 93-98 c - 60stockers so . s rong -• • Bring your cattle to Denfield where more buyers mean better prices. Re• member we sell the cattle in the order they arrive, steers or heifers, to make it fair to each consigner. For on the farm' appraisal, sorting or evaluation call Bruce Coulter 238-800Q home. Denfield Livestock Sales Ltd. 666-1140 Special Sales Sat., Mar. 18 Fat stock show and sale, and 4 - H Project Sale Thurs. Eve. April 20 at 7:30 Stocker and Feeder Sale Sat, April 22 at 1:00 p.m. Bred cow and cow with calf sale Thurs., Eve. May 4 at 7:30 p.m. Stocker and Feeder Sale ARKONA MACHINE SHOP LTD. 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