HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-08-09, Page 11Jack's Jottings
Jack Riddell
MPP Huron
From Queen's Park
Queen's Park Recess Marks Break in Active
Legislation Session
The Ontario legislature adjourned on July 26 marking the end of
an active legislative session at Queen's Park. The session saw the
passage of 27 important bills in just over 12 weeks as well as the
introduction of other significant legislation.
The Ontario Government's spring session remained focused on the
six priorities laid out in the April 25, 1989 Throne Speech. The
Government's agenda is anchored to one broad objective: building a
better future for our children.
Education: a springboard to opportunity
* nearly $1.1 billion will be spent on school construction in Onta-
rio over the next three years, creating 74,169 new spaces for stu-
dents;
* funding will be provided to school boards to offer half-day junior
and senior kindergarten angl full-day senior kindergarten where space
permits;
* major reform of Ontario's education system to include revitaliz-
ing
curriculums to ensure development of literacy, analytical, prob-
lem solving, communications and technological skills;
* Ontario Student Assistance Program funding for college and uni-
versity students increased to a total of $181 million for 1988-89;
* grants levels for independent students increased to $1,750.
Environment: Ontario demonstrates leadership
* ozone-depleting aerosols and packaging banned -as of July 1,
1989;
* summer smog reduced by lowering the levels of volatile organic
compounds (VOC's) allowed in summer -grade gasoline;
* 25 percent of household and commercial -industrial waste to be
diverted to constructive uses by 1992 and 50 percent by 2000;
* several industries, including chemical manufacturers and resource
companies, are now required to monitor the wastewater they dis-
charge into lake and rivers for hundreds of contaminants.
Health: healthy lifestyles, quality care
* regressive OHIP premiums abolished as of January 1, 1990, en-
suring quality, accessible health ' are to all Ontarians and resulting in
$1 billion benefit to individuals and families next year;
* priorities for health care will emphasize community-based servic-
es and health promotion.
Social Assistance: moving from dependence to
self reliance
* building on the recommendations of the Social Assistance Re-
view Committee, the Government is delivering anew agenda for so-
cial welfare in the Province of Ontario;
* social assistance benefits will be increased by six percent as of
January 1, 1990; ;
* $54 million will be allocated to increased social assistance bene-
fits for families with children;
* an additional $62 million will be allocated to pre-employment
and employment support programs ranging from child care to litera-
cy programs which will help social assistance recipients enter and
stay in the work force.
Promoting safe and secure communities
* a two -phased reform of Ontario's trial court system will lead to a
unified ohe-level court with three divisions: criminal, civil and fami-
ly;
* the court merger will be accompanied by the regionalization of
the judiciary, requiring judges to sit in one of the eight regions
throughout Ontario;
* additional funding of $9 million to improve the safety and secur-
ity of community correctional residences by allowing these facilities
to increase present staff levels, particularly during night-time hours.
The new resources will also permit agencies to increase salary and
benefits in line with the serious nature of staff responsibilities.
Economic Development: building on our strengths
*Ontario will continue to provide leadership to build on our eco-
nomic strengths to ensure tomorrow's growth. A primary emphasis
will be placed on improving, education, training and adjustment pro-
grams.
* the Premier's Council on Technology continues to steer Ontario
to the forefront of economic leadership by providing funding for pro-
jects that are technologically innovative in competitive industries.
More than $11 million will be provided in the next several years for
five separate projects across the province that involve research and
separate projects across the province that involve research and devel-
opment in areas of advanced technology and are designed to improve
Ontario's capabilities and its competitive position within these re-
spective industries.
Throughout the summer mont.7s, the Ontario Government will
continue to honour its commitment to the people of Ontario by ad-
vancing its reform agenda.
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Farmers ... you're invited!.
KIRKTON
Tuesday, August 15, 1989, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. •
on the Gardiner farms (on Highway 183
between Russeldale arid Exeter)
Guest Speaker - Dr. Keith, Bolsen, Kansas State Universi-
ty.
Also -forage equipment on display
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Farmer exchange - Elizabeth Hauseman on a Junior Farmer exchange
RR 1, Exeter of the South Huron Junior Farmers.
Junior Farmer exchange
EXETER - Tom Triebner's farm
just west of Exeter was a meeting
place last week for 14 junior farm-
ers on an international exchange
program to Canada.
Al Renning, past president of the
South Huron Junior Farmers, met
the visitors who have been in Can-
ada since June 3 with a barbecue
and party before they split up for
their last nine -day visit in the
country. The students are being
billeted at several farms in zone
seven, which includes Huron,
Perth, Grey and Bruce Counties.
Four students were from Scot-
land, four from England, two from
Northern Ireland, two from Austra-
lia, and two from West Germany.
Elizabeth Hauseman is from the
small village of Markington, York-
shire and is staying with a family
near Mitchell for her last stop with
the exchange. She has been as far
east as Montreal in the last month
and has stayed at dairy farms, apple
orchards, and cash crop farms. She
grew up on a dairy farm herself and
notices Canadians milk smaller
herds as a rule - her family farm
brings 1$0 cows into their milking
parlour.
Hauseman is a member of the'
National Federation of Young
Farmer's Clubs, which has about
40,000 members, many of whom
don't live on farms. Hauseman
herself worked in bank, but quit her
job just to take part in this ex-
change program.
She hopes the economy is good
enough she won't have a problem
finding a new job when she gets
back home.
As Hauseman sees -it, farming is
much different in Canada than in
Britain. Farms here are more fami-
ly-oriented operations, unlike those
in England that rely much on hired
help.
The cash crops are different. In
Yorkshire, Hauseman says the
mainstays are barley and wheat,
with a much earlier planting season
- everything has to be in by late
March to take full advantage of
England's more mediterranean cli-
mate.
But of course, Canadian farms
look much different than those in
Europe.
Everywhere's so open compared
to where I'm from," said Hause-
matt. There are few hedges and
stone walls separating fields in On-
tario, but that doesn't make her feel
any more uncomfortable. Hause-
man sa) s she has been treated well
by her host families and other Ca-
nadians she has met.
"Everyone makes you feel at
home," she said.
visit chats with
Al Renning of
August 9, 1989 Page 11
To discuss
future plans
TORONTO - The Ontario Minis-
try of Agriculture and Food is invit-
ing producers, the food processing
industry, food retailers and consu-
mers to participate in discussions
that will set the tone of the minis-
try's future programs and services.
"The aEri-food industry has under-
gone dramatic changes in the last
two dochdes. It"s time to reassess
the future direction of my ministry
to ensure that we provide the pro-
grams and services our clients will
need in the 1990s," said Agriculture
and Food Minister Jack Riddell.
A series of 20 meetings involv-
ing the agriculture and food industry
and consumers will be held across
the province from mid-October to
late November. Ministry staff will
be participating in a similar series
of planning sessions beginning this ,
summer.
A final report is expected in early
1990 which will serve as the basis
for the ministry's agenda for the re-
mainder of the decade.
Although ministry staff is in
close daily contact with farmers
through a network of county and
district of ices, this is the first full-
scale OMAF planning process to
directly involve participation from
the private sector.
Crop Care
High yielding forages
demand large amounts
of plant food nutrients.
. UPTAKE
YIELD/ACRE' 13205 K30
4 Tons
6 Tons
8 Tons
60 lbs
90 lbs
120 lbs
200 lbs
300 lbs
400 lbs
Table indicates average P and K requirements for alfalfa.
Research has proven that ammonium
nitrogen enhances phosphorus uptake.
Agrico Mono -ammonium Phosphate (MAP)
with its 1-5 N/P ratio is an excellent source of
'ammonium nitrogen and phosphate in
one fertilizer..
When you talk to your local Certified Crop
Care Dealer-, insist on Agrico Mono-
ammonium Phosphate for the complete
N PK formula for your forages.
"Where you can trade
with confidence"
Parrish )Mbeki. thr1a dMinks
Hansall Walton Amberloy Klrkton Atwood Centralia
262-2410 527-1540 395-3601 229.8986 356-2292
228-6661
887-9261
KEEPLNG CROPS PROFITABLE
CENTRALIA COLLEGE
CROPS UPDATE
Wind hits com - High winds and heavy rains Friday afternoon, .
severely damaged a large field of corn on the farm of Harry
Schroeder in Stephen township; near Centralia.
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CENTRALIA - Centralia Branch
Library is pleased to present Marian
rin..rglttn. .Intl {,... puppets.:me.•
show isp entitled "Terrific 'turtles
",'. nthet�F,iae.r'r1Pn. The other
fine friends include goldfish; mice,
does and snakily
erten of -all ages will enjoy
the imaginative puppetry that Mari-
an brings to the stage through 4..
ries, poems, thymes and audience
participation.
Marian has been entertaining
children with her innovative tech-
nique for a number of years; as
h.P 1�^ n .new nt)nrv+f.
workshops to school boards, li-
brarrassoctations and theatres.
1 he dale loi thus ui%dtivc'"'
Centralia College -
Agronomy Research Farm
4 km. North of CCAT Campus
Wed., August 16
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
NOON HOUR PROGRAM
12:00 noon LUNCH AVAILABLE. _. o..
• 12:45 - p.m. "Market Forecasts" featuring guest speakers
Colin Reesor, OMAF Farm Business Advisor,
Charlie Broadwell, Ontario Bean Produceres
Marketing Board
_ .5»PEAKING PROGRAM.w-----_""'
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 and repeated 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
SPEAKERS 1. Corn Planter Clinic - Paul Lesy
2. Sprayer Calibration and Band Spraying
-ten Lobb
3. Insect and Disease Update
T om Hartman
t
Farm Safety Rep.
22, in the Centralia Library at 110
p.m. Come on out and bring the
family for a delightful fun -filled af-
ternoon:
This program is sponsored by
the Huron county Library.
Alpine
Test Plot
Field Day.
WHERE: #4 HighvVay, 5 mites north of Lucan.
Watch for signs, west side of road
WHEN: Tuesday, August 15, 1989
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COME AND SEE: Test Plot Tour of torn and soybeans
Alpine Agronomist, Marvin Longuski, on hand to answer ques-
tions.
Refreshments, everyone welcome
For further Information phone Eric Devlaemlnck
at 228.6275.
5. Changes in Soil i esting Procedures
- Dr. Gary Kachanoski
6. Weed Thresholds and Fall Weed Control
- Pat Lyng,
TOURS OF RESEARCH PLOTS
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
EXHIBITS Machinery Displays Emphasizing
White Bean Harvesting Equipment.
For further information contact:
®-
and
Food
ONTARIO
CENTRALIA
COLLEGE
Huron Park, Ontario NOM 1Y0
David Ramsay, Minister (519) 228-6691
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