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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-11-25, Page 15l Ai!vLL P z 4 Times -Advocate, November 25, 199? I'ago 1', The Amiable Eayfeld Coneen►abon Autthodty donated a tree to each of its three watershed municipalities celebrating ses- quicentennials this year. Usborne Township just planted theirs last week, choosing a spot in front of the township roadworks shed. From left are ABCA board director Harold Switzer, board chairman Joe Gibson, Usborne deputy -reeve Margaret Hern, and Usborne reeve Pat Down. The "EHmvllle Women'sInstitute donated a tree to Usbome Township last week, having it planted in front of the township roadworks shed. From left are Virla Allen, Marjorie Johns, reeve Pat Down, deputy -reeve Margaret Hern, Marie Brock, and Shirley Cooper. One Foot int e FU1TOW Bob Trotter Farming is a dangerous occupation 1f you were to ask most people on the street what the most dangerous oc- cupation in Canada is. I'm slue most of them would say either mining or barbering: • Until just a few years ago. that guess would be correct but last year, agri- culture -- farming — was the occepation that claimed more lives than oth- er jobs although this year, because of the two tragic mining deaths at two mines in Canada. mining may again hit the dubious lop spot. Nevertheless. farming is still dangerous. What makes it even more tragic is the fact that many farm accidents involve children. These days when pressure is on farm families to cut costs, many young mothers are forced to take their toddlers with them when they help out. Fathers, sometimes acting as the care -givers because many farm mothers are working to keep the farm viable. are also faced to take the kids to the work place. In rural areas, daycare is almost non-existent. If it is available, the day- care moues are often too far away to be of much use. Which brings us around lo the Farm Safety Association Inc. This group is seeking ways to prevent farm accidents. The association is asking for ideas. linen be tough to keep toddlers out of harm's way. Economic pressures often dictate that both parents must be involved with farm work. Who bet- ter to ask than farm women? In a recent letter from the Women of the Survival of Agriculture. an ap- plication. or tauter. an idea form, was included from Farm Safety asking if you have found effective ways to keep youngsters out of karat's way. Your ideas. says the form. could prove helpful to other farm families. lb's a great idea and just in .case some of you cieading this deathless prose have not received a copy of the idea form, here is the address ,for your idea: "Toddlers", the farm Safety Association, Inc., Suite 22, 340 Wood - lawn Road W., Guelph, Ont. NIH 7K6. -Back in the days when we were mucking out stales, I used to muck one out by.hand -- thewaanest --and get it clean and,full.of:fresh bedding and then put our .daughter in the stall with the door closed while I cleaned the tea athe born. .,She, of .corse.. oval the math of clean suaw and once or twice I went' back to find her auoosing peacefully usually with one or two of the barn Me addled around her. Thisldea may act b. the best but then, I'm sure many readers lave better oeos to.amtd-wthe association. 'There canbetadvaoisps'obeying your. little ates with you. For; pnaof, did you ace the Glory in many newepepers in early Novetaber deeiliwbow amee fens riIP*ablyeeuediberisikeiesliktit buppleatxf yy��ariWbai' ►e,f�f{u�n',0: She was "lolitin g•itera ltddy' digplo kites with �,.1 .'on -the ,0:: I{NR+ wad on iheAqua'•1 ,sl And 'bet r,•nt offrto slMek;the motet Tho otitis :from the. WWI*, itis. jsaet.04114tNY IstolgthiintihrPtOk ii'ieseme red: "The yellow laver. Pull -the laver." e --- —dipsing once .rod' blacked nut. The Ask eI t.(icAthe ovetanit akaia►#mmwe.toc1Mip. "rklloew,1 $4 wakgaiag,10Ilie if I didn't si ut,the igttyerfoir 16►jid ivivasteseptios-nomioti•Lowartk-ntaiwit..:'All-kintshoLmokiiimollavi a,"whichdtas sdAhriPiOanti.«eppe4 s neat andabirtAternovisiedj; in noildinwo Awning is a govonaus onetostion. BrInsIey Chicks meet BRINSLEY - On Tuesday, November 10, the "Brinsley Chieks" held their final meeting at the Brinsley United Church. President Sharon Amos opened the meeting and Tara Conlin read the secretary's report from the last meeting. The president thenasked the members to answer the roll call by naming ways to use "leftovers" from eggs - egg shells, egg cartons. Some respons- es were egg blow outs for easter, egg shells in the canon as a -plant pot and a fertilizer in the garden. Kristen Thompson, the Leader, commented that one member wouldn't be 'acknowledged for completing this club because the members must attend two-thirds of the meetings to complete the project. Jacqueline Cornetissen then read the treasurer's report. The leaders confirmed that November 17 is when our books are due and reminded the senior members that they must complete a project and have a presentation for achievement. They also requested the members have the Project Summary Sheet complete before handing the books in. Leader Carol Amos then asked the members four questions on a survey on the overall project. Youth Leader Jennifer Hodgson then began discussing her topic - micro- waves. She told us about the advantages of cooking in a microwave - saves energy, much quicker, doesn't use much heat. Hodgson also in- formed the group about the methods of cooking. They learned that you can cook scrambled eggs in two to four minutes in a microwave. She also reminded them not to cook boiled eggs in the microwave because they explode due to pressure built up. After the presentation, the group read through the meeting about the judging and coating of eggs. The leaders brought out eggs and tried egg blow outs without breaking the shell. Then, the members took a break and had a snack. The meeting was adjourned by Sharon Amos and Jennifer Hodgson who seconded the motion. Achievement night was held Tuesday, November 24 in the Brinsley United Church basement Farming fatigue prescription "It's Farming Fatigue" the doctor said "You need a holiday instead Away from the work, the mud and the rain . The fear that your labour's were all in vain." "Away to the sun, a stranger this year With some live entertainment.and aeoltroot. beer '9eteee'b erg Vis, joorv$H`e and your daughter. Else when you return you'll be back in hot water". "Away from the harvest that's end- less and late Mother Nature your boss wont co- operate "Hear Lord! farming's real grim Should He listen toys?, do -we lis- ten to Him?" "Away to the desert, relax in the sun Ouzo on a cruise shop and join in the fun. Mountains or cities whatever your pleasure A change from the farm to enjoy your leisure." "Pall that draw pin! suck it back in again! Annual meeting postponed CLINTON - The annual meeting of the Huron Soil and Crop Im- provement Association has been postponed, due to the late harvest ' of field crops. The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan- uary 12. Guest speakers at erre annual steeling will address crop storage, handling and 1993 crop production considerations in ` regards to tilt current corn and soybean harvest The meeting will be held during the day at the Stanley Township Community Centre, Varna. Producers are oocouraged to continue seceding in corn hybrid trial results. Trial results will be valeable to $peewees in evaluating relative hybrid mmitutity. Producers may also wish to .take bushel weights on varieties in evaluating o aketities. Back up! Go ahead! not so much gas' Bring the logging chain the trac- tors stuck again. Don't lose the clevis in the mud and the grass" "To new horizons where the pas- tures are green No bills on your mind, milk quota or cream cw menus Zo .Jaste, no grain,. Car COM 'nthing to remind you of where - pu were born." "Away from livestock and chores twice a day Slopping the hogs and feeding up fray. A slave to both ends, how do you undue Will you reap a profit or only ma- nure." That's "Farming Fatigue" for the year'92. No rest I'm afraid till December is through One thing that it's good for, few will deny Welcome -rear '93, -and- '92 "Good Bye". Harry A. Schroeder A Farmer RR 2 Centralia Granton 4-H club meets ORANTON - The Granton 4-H club 01 met on Thursday evening, for their titch meeting, at the home of leader Deanna Beetsan. AFter Opening with the 411 pledge, the roll call wsa tal ne and • plans made for the Achievement Night. Two groups were formed when Melanie Bentson, Lisa Reeves and Katherine Herding made Parmesan chicken flingers while Susan and Jean Bryan, 'Charlotte and Angela Mctlhargey and Colleen Moore made Alaska Baked Bounty. These dishes were later enjoyed for lunch along with a drink served by Mela- nie and the meeting was closed with the 4H motto. Usborne 4-H USBORNE - On Saturday, the Bggciting Chicks held meetings five and six. They started out by meeting at Glen and June Stewart's farm at 9:30 where they looked at the chickens and gathered morning eggs. At 11:00 they left and went back to Judith Parker's house. The 4-H pledge was said and the group went into the kitchen to look at parts of the microwave. They also teamed different methods of separating eggs. After that Parker showed them how to make "Alaska Baked Bounty", and how to candle an egg. Vice-president Lori Kemick ad- journed the meeting at 12:30. Achievement night is on Novem- ber 30 at 6:45. It will be held at Us - borne School. Mary Mcllhargey attended with her sisters as an observer as she will be old enough to join next year. he beautiful hal of choice - 11?&Cgetr bib You KNOW !: It a burner malfunction occurs on an oil furnace smoke is produced 1st as a warning before hazardous levels of car- bon monoxide are gen- erated. 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