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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1996-09-04, Page 8• I a.s` Page 8 Times Advocate, September 4,1996 COMMIINTT Your Views Letters to the editor Dear Editor: Consider this scenario. You are a retiring farmer yet you want to stay on the farm and help your children get a good start in the business. Should you attempt to sever a retire- ment lot off the farm? Provincial statistics show that retire- ment Tots change ownership within an average of three years after the consent to sever is granted. What type of conflicts might your children face with future property owners and their farming practices after you move on? What is the possibility that your children will be able to carry on with the business you have worked a life time to build and maybe your parents before you? These thoughts are futuristic but this is the type of think- ing that is needed to chart the future for the next twenty years. Twenty years is how long the previous Huron Workshops scheduled County Plan survived. Retirement severances is just one of the many issues that affect land use planning and the way we farm in Huron County. Planning is a mystery to some folks while others perceive it as an obstacle to their individual wishes. The County Plan sets the overall goals and philosophy of planning for the County. Each town- ship then adjusts their policies to fit their situation while keeping within the overall goals of the County Plan. Community participation in the development of planning and community development policies is important at both the County and the Township level. An opportunity for you to participate in charting the fu- ture of Huron County and more specifically the policies that affect agriculture is available to you with a series of three workshops. You may attend one or more of these PROFESSIONAI. FORUM If you have questions for our area professionals, write to us at: Professional Forum, Times -Advocate, 424 Main St., Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S6 PHARMACY Q. Please explain the reasons for the different ingredients in cough and cold preparations A. There are basically four different types of ingredients in cough and cold formulations. They are the decongestants, antihistamines, expectorants and cough suppressants. These Ingredients all have specific .Ises and are quite often -ombined to relieve several symptoms with one ormulation. ERNIE MIATELLO Ree most often used decongestant, Pseudoephedrine s used to relieve sinus congestion associated with lead colds. It does not cause drowsiness but be aware hat it can cause an increase in blood pressure and is Lot recommended for anyone with glaucoma or •rostate disease as pseudoephedrine will aggravate iese conditions. 4 .yr,..,„,,,,,, Care °ttarmacy• 440 MAiN ST. HURON APOTHECARY ltd. PPLIANCE CENTRE What is the dtfjerenre between • •pular.. oven and one that is a ,Wr ernon en A regular. or radiant element n has two heating elements aced in the top, and bottom of heating chamber In our m•I ranges. these are known as bake (bottom,. and broil (top) enc. Generally both elements oon during preheating to get ven cavity up to the proper per stare, and then only one ,n depending on the setting sen Ina convection oven there third element located at the n of the oven with a fan which s the heated air through the iv and then recirculate* it. A et,on oven has multiple -fats for consumers in certain ,noes Roasts and other meas he done far more quickly, and will retain more moisture In . echoer oven. The fan -forces- air movement, therefore •r sea ring the outside o1 roasts. allowing the moisture to side A convection oven also allows more quantity sg Because the air is pulled through the entire cavity by an, there is no longer a top and bottom to worry about. ern ranges with convection ovens generauy give .,men 3 and sometime 4 wen racks, allowing larger nt,es of baked gond. to be done at one time Convection • are now .v.ilahle in many different models of range.. electric and gas Drop in and see them. and learn more. KETER APPLIANCE CENTRE 390 Main St. Exeter 235-0705 "Your Choice for Value" INDOWS & DOORS /our current windows drafts to enter the is it economical to re - hem? ou are dealing with wood windows, most it have any weather ing on them. About the vay to seal these units is ilk the perimeter of the his no longer allows m open the window for Mon. Now most people :tailing new vinyl ement windows, which it the outside elements. windows are usually made of vinyl and ate the meed for p tft11, Most double hung indows have til ' actkunwhich allows g of both surfaces of glass from inside the in the last 20 or 25 years, Dashwood has been ing windows wi�h weather that caniced on the job affe, and in cases will seal ,. for many more yawn of carefree comfort in me. DDASHW000 INDOW AND DOOR C NTA >~ VANASTRA • WIN EXETER CO-OP Q. How should 1 paint an already painted surface such as a call or trim to make sure that the paint will not peel off? A. Proper surface preparation is the most important thing before painting. The surface should be scraped and sanded and then washed with T.S.P. and rinsed. Some people may suggest that is all that is needed to be done prior to recoating. 1 would strongly suggest the surface be pruned with a product such as our Builder Pride Acrylic Primer Undercoater. Nielt CBIt@T. EXETER 235-2081 AILSA CRAIG 293-3282 SIAFORTH ZURICH 5274770 2364393 FOREST PARKHiU. 7662322 2944252 NLDERTON ee61300 SPRING IS FOAL TIME! Q. Do you know how much milk your more will give after foaling? A. Most mares will give around 20 litres of milk per day - depending upon breed. Their foal will gain 1.0 kg to 1.5 kg of weight per day in the first 3 months of life. Most of us 'sigh relief" when we have that foal safely on the ground and going - and we tend to the mare will have keeping up HIRAM THOMPSON] underestimate the challenge to the foal's demands. A foal gaining 1.0 - 1.5 kg. per day will add 90 to 135 kg of body weight in the first 3 months. Be sure you supply the energy your mare needs to do the job. SiolP FARM SUPPLIES INC. General Delivery Woodham, Ontato NOR 2A0 (519) 2294000 213 Pickard Road Easter, Ontario NOM 183 (519) 2352808 STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES Q. How can i my business sr est r1 and coanti rue to be competitfse in today's continraty charging business environment. A. Action over Analysis - while analysis is always the first step, it is more Important to evaluate and come, to a decision. Service Then Quality - Service sthyould be the number organizations.one Trust over Rules Management should develop a framework under which the business team can experiment, innovate and move quickly within control guidelhne which allows your business to corse ahead of the competition. Quality Before Cost - Concentrathig on cost is meential but never at the risk ofgttaltty. Customers Before Prospects - the most effects nears of attracting new customers is to provide p exceptional service Less odeing ing customers. and They will spread the word. Learning and Listening - Commit your business and employees to continuous learning to maintain and Impaseet productivity. Lbten to your employees, cuslouaH and suppliers to understand their needs. Homuth, Taylor & Partners workshops as the policies will evolve from one to the next. These workshops are jointly sponsored by the Huron Federa- tion of Agriculture and the Huron County Planning and De- velopment Department. Everyone is welcome - farmers as well as our non -farming neighbours. All workshops will start at 8 p.m. in the evening on Thursday, September 5 at Bel - grave Community Centre, Thursday, October 3 at Goderich Township Community Centre and Monday, November 25 at Hensel) Community Centre. To confirm dates and locations or make other inquiries please contact the Huron County Planning and Development Department at (519) 524-2188. We hope to see you out at one of these workshops. Stephen Thompson, President, Huron Federation of Agri- culture, and Pat Down, Chair, Huron County Planning and Development Committee SOUND A[)VICE Q. rue tltntkig of prtt i g a house theatre system hi my Siong roolw. Is the stow and egwirasent 1 reed different than any other home? A Every home has different acoustic characteristics, requiring an individualized setup of the proper speakers, amplifier and equalizer for the maximum potential for realistic theatre sound. Equally important however, is the p t of the speakers in their optimum location. Speakers placed Improperly can cut a system's sound potential in half, or if they are merely not level balanced, and equalized property for the room's acoustics. The proper size of television is dictated by the size of the room, and distance of the viewer from the set. For an in-home consultation call or drop by the store to see the newest evolution in Home Theatre, Dolby Digital Ac -3 surround. Each system can and should be tailor made for the customer, and we will work with you to get the optimum performance for your Investment Call fora Home Theatre Demonstration. 63 MAIN ST. EXETER 235-0003 Hours: Mon -Fri. 10-8 • Sat. 10-6 AIR Q.1 have a problem with food and pet odors in my home. Which system is better, an air filter system or the Alpine air purifier? A. Definitely the Alpine air purifier. the negative ions and ozone attacks all odor and particles to help clean them out of the air in your home, leaving your air as fresh as a spring day. Air filters only collect a small percentage of particles and no odors. Also bacteria and mold particles in air filters grow more bacteria and end up ung your air sometimes woraebytdeasing It over and over Infq your home. It is estimated that 9011, of sniaU particles in the air never reach the furnace anyway. Because they are too small to be moved - other small particles go right through the filters. J!FeT1 235-0699 LONG DISTANCE 1-800-529-9292 RENT -ALL Q. If rent a roto tiller ona long weekend, do 1 get a discount? A.Rental rates are based on time out and time in. Certain pieces of equipment that are classified out of season are sometimes promoted by reduced rental rates. So justify reduced rental rates, we have to justify the types of usage. In the past, we have promoted reduced weekend rates because several customers do not use units or Sundays and therefore are not 1119 DO -ft center Exeter Tel: (519) 235-4441 REGISTERED JEWELLERS Q. Whet is the birthstone for September? Sapphire Is the birthstone for September. The ancient Persians believed that the earth rested on a giant sapphire whose reflection gave the sky its colour. It is aIo believed that sapphire would protect the wearer from envy and attract divine favor. The �n was regarded as a sytrkbol of truth, sincerity and The finest sapphire color is rich, velvety cornflower blue. Although it is found in many colon, these are not all available at any given time. Since subtle differences in quality can make differences in beau and portae to large ect your jewellery from a professional who can t guide you honestly and ether lly in your purchase. ANSTETT JEWELLERS LTD. Member of American Gent Society 312 Maio 8t. Roster • 231-21111 OPP reports quiet weekend GRAND BEND - The Grand Bend OPP detachment reported La- bour Day Weekend was a quiet one in the area. The weather was good and the vast majority of peo- ple who travelled to Grand Bend enjoyed and behaved themselves. As of noon on September 2, a to- tal of 110 charges were laid during the long weekend. The majority of these related to the Liquor Licence Act and the remaining 24 charges were laid under the Highway Traf- fic Act. Officers have been on ATV, bi- cycle, foot and vehicle patrols in addition to marine units in the wa- ters of Lake Huron. FINANCIAL CONSULTANT Q. Education Funding? A These products are available through various sources inclug Independent Financial Consultants. The best known method is a Registered Education Savings Plan. These provide the contributor with a go ,d tax deduction. However, .are must be given in Choc ung the best one; what is the rote of retum on this investment, can the beneficiary be changed, what are the fees and restrictions on institutions that qualify? Most people do not realize that these funds are retained by the RESP if no beneficiary uses these funds for their education at a qualifying educational institution. I'll discuss another method in my next article. REGALns . v4ainia Scott r..asr caaa•.. �nr4A1 (Anil, (fR(xl'ME R.R.2 Grand Bend, Ont. Res. (519) 238-6071 326 Queens Ave. London, Ont. N6B 1x41-800.265.1578 FLOOR1NG Q. When putting down a hardwood floor today, what is the difference in maintenance compared to hardwood floors` years ago? I K' A. Most hardwood floors today are factory finished. The Bruce Dura -luster Urethane floor, for example, consists of �xT four coats of factory applied urethane cured under ultraviolet light which seats the open pores of the wood. Spills never touch the wood mturfa>cy tined 1�flilish repels most housitiiold itains . To maintain simply sweep or vacuum loose dirt and periodically clean the floor with Bruce Dura -luster cleaner. DARYLL KELLER • Carpet -nI� ovatwe • Vinyl • Ceramic 457 Main St. Exeter • Hardwood 235-4401(formerlx+ Diner's • Professional Installation FUNERAL SERVICE Q. Do you think that there will be less visitation at funerals in the future? A. Funeral service in the year 2000 is about getting in touch with,the attitudes and values .. d of people. itis more and more d < about the celebration of long life, and about the helping of people at the end of life. It is about honor, dignity, love, respect, memories, ceremony and memorialization. Therefore, I believe that visitation at the funeral will become more and more important in future years. Dinney, Funeral Wattle A TRADITION OF FAMILY SERVICE since 1887 471 Main St. Exeter Ontario (519) 235-3500 William R. Dinney - Funeral Director BiLL DINNEY CHIROPRACTOR Q. Where do chiropractors study? A. There are two chiropractic education fadlities in Canada; one is the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto and the other is the Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres (UQTR) in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec. In Canada, one chiropractic program is government funded (Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres) and the other is a non-profit educational foundation which receives no government funding (Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College). DR. MID HANN EXETER CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE 106 Mato AL s. IIg.Mr 1$641116 DR. DAVID HANN If Yo A professional has studied and practiced in a specific field and is knowledgeable a,