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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-06-20, Page 22Safety clinic .is scheduled Canadian farmers have millions of dollars invested in farm machinery. With the ex- pense involved in owning and operating equipment, farmers can ill afford to be careless with their use. You owe it to yourself and to fami- ly members and hired here to learn how to operate equip-- ment quip-ment effectively and safely. Short cuts don't pay. The cost through damage, down time and lost time through injury can be extremely high. To assist you, your family and employees in being knowledgeable about machinery operation, a Farm Equipment Safety Clinic is to be held on Monday, June 25, at 7:45 p.m. at Vincent Farm Eq iipment. They are spon- soring the event and are located a • mile north of Seaforth on County Road 12. The -clinic will feature a number of excellent presenta- tions on machinery safety, in- cluding an OPP officer speak- ing on safe road travel, a film. on safe operation of equip- ment and a speaker on ex- periences in safety. The clinic is open to all farm families and employees. Brian Hall _ . Farm Management Specialist for Huron County Strn.Iey will submlf. ,,� names for honor +► Stanley council decided at their regular June meeting to submit the names of Ftandy Collins and Sir John Willison as nominees tobe considered for the 12 people to be featured in the Huron County Atlas. (Each municipality is allowed two nominees). Collins, owner -operator of Bully Gully, was named for achieving national and inter- euip national recognition in the field of sports. Stanley native Willison, who died in 1927, was at one time chief editor of the Toronto Globe and the author of several books. Ile was knighted in 1913. The profit from the recrea- tion dance held in the new complex on May 26 was $1,195.81. The rec committee witl also be paying the township the regular rentatof $150 for the hall, $40 for the :bar and $20 for use of the kitchen. Dan Colquhoun from the Clinton LLBO attended the meeting to acquaint council with the board's rules and regulations concerning-licen- •f` #. ' Ging. He answered many PLANT MAPLE AT McGILLIVRAY — Students at McGillivray Central School planted a maple tree at Friday's questions and gave council a 25th anniversary. In the background are formgr principal Ila Hamilton, Middlesex superintendent W.H. Roper, list of guidelines- to be • trustee Irene Lynn, principal Eva Brophey, program chairperson Marguerite Whiting and reeve Jock Dorman. followed. Chief county librarian Bill A GRADUATES - Pat Regier, son of Joe and RoseMarie Regier, RR 2, Zurich, recently graduated with honours from Lamb - ton College, Sarnia. He received his Business Ad- ministration� Diploma in Accounting. Pat also became the recipient of tie Certified General Ac- countant Award of Ex- cellence. He hos accepted aposition with Dow Chemical, Sarnia. Farmer 3� Book Now To have your spring grain and beans custom cleaned on YOUR form. We clean, treat, bags or bulk and we offer germination tests CANADIAN MOBILE SEED CLEANING LTD. 1-519-289-5602 t`or (416)775.6994 Ile did not make a big show of it. In fact, when the provincial budget was handed down last month, Agminister Dennis Timbrell was a blurred face in the Cabinet. As mentioned in this column, agriculture barely got a mention. But farmers were not forgotten. Timbrell, far from being the forgotten man on the largest totem pole, managed to get Treasurer Larry Grossman to keep a promise made last November_ At that time. Grossman said the provincial agriculture and food ministry would get a hefty increase in allocation. i could find no proof of that increase' in the first stories about the budget.'Now, after` scrutiny, the truth is there. Agriculture got a 16.3 percent increase in funds, a hike of $47 million to hring -provincial spending to $355 million. Programs already in place will gobble up most of the money. A more generous farm -tax rebate will go into effect. another $9 million will go to the beginning farmer program and $62 million towards revitalizing the red neat industry. That is a IAL of money even in today's in- flated system and Dennis TRUST COMPANY GUARANTEED CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Representing many trust com- panies, highest rates usually - available. For more information contact John R. Consitt at 236-4381 or 236-4560 PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" • FiLTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE • VACUUM CLEANERS - (Sates & Service to Most Makes) •FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (For Farm Al Business) • WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES •WOODS FREEZERS •CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS • INSECT & FLY KILLING UNiTS (For indoor & Outdoor Usel •GIFTS & MANY MORE ITEMS VARNA, ONT. 482-7103 (711(1 P1.11 1/014 The South Huron Junior Farmers would like to thank the following merchants for donating prizes to our draw: Ellison Travel Jerry MacLean & Sen Automotive The Feather Tick Hopper Hockey . Earl Campbell Jeweller Wuerth Shoes ,Sugar and Spice The winners were: Ray Filson, Brian Hodgins, Bill McDonald, Dove Webber/ Karen Brock, Marina Jaques, Cliff Hicks, Betty Inch, Cindy Jutzi. Timbrell, the schoolteacher from .Toronto - the first non-- farmer on-farmer ever to hold the post of agminister in Ontario - is quietly trying to get things done. Timbrell seems to be con- tent with being ignored bybig city newspapers. When he was health minister, he was mentioned regularly. Ile must find the anonymity dif-'' ficult to handle because agriculture is too boring for most of the mass media. Has he been too quiet in this portfolio? Is he quietly fading from public view? is ,he no longer interested in suc- ceeding Brampton Bill Davis as leader of the party? When the Ontario Federa- tion of Agriculture asked for his resignation at the beginn- ing of May, he handled the whole foofer iw with dignity and aplomb. Ile did not win any brownie points with farmers but he didn't panic. either. He continues to main - lain that the basic philosophy of rural Ontario is one of self- help and independence from unnecessary government in- terference and meddling. He may be ,carrying this conviction too far. Farmers are in dire need of help, especially in the red meat sector. His special committee to study the marketing of red meat has been as quiet as Timhrell as this column is written although an an- nouncement is expected by the end of ,lune. And his advisory commit- tee on agriculture has certain- ly attracted some big names, people who should have some ideas, perhaps even some in- novations, which should help solve some of the more press- ing problems. Although i have attended only half -a -dozen functions where Timbrell has been pre- sent, i have found him can- did. helpful. never evasive. Ile has mast e'rt d some of the technical details involved in farming. Ile has been crisp. knowledgeable and business- like. Lest this sounds like a cam - Get scores for Exeter field crops Roy Pepper director in charge of 1984 Field Crop Competition reports the following scores after judging the first cut hay crop. A total of 17 fields were judged on thickness of sward, balance of clovers arid grasses, rate of growth. quali- ty of crop and freedom from weeds, for a possible score of 100 points. All exhibitors must show a sample at the Exeter Fall Fair for a possible score of 50 points. Scores were Elmer Powe 88, Miller Farms 87, Stan Hicks 86, Bob Down 86, Wayne Bern 82, Alan Bern 82, Lorne Bern 81, truce Shap - ton 80, Ross Ilodgert 79, Tom Bern 78, Ernie Miller 78, Don Dearing 78, Earl French 77, Bern Farms 75, Tom Triehner 75, Gerald Dearing 74 and [toward Pym 64. Partridge and members of the library board inspected a room in the new complex for suitability as a branch library for about 10 years. A survey will be taken of township residents to see if the demand ate would justify the expense. ' The Vanastra rgreation centre has been given permis- sion to use the township hall, park and baseball diamond for the summer. letters are appreaated by Bob Trotter Eldale Rd Elmua Ont N38 2C7 paign speech in support of Dennis Timbrell, let me re- mind readers that many pro- blems still simmer out there in the b ck forty which Tim- brell an4 his aides have fail- ed to address. He has been great on naming committees, commissions and special ad- visors which have brought lit- tle, in the way of money into the empty pockets of most farmers. . But you can't fault him for trying. Nor can you accuse him of seeking the spotlight. Maybe, just maybe, before he leaves ahe agminister's portfolio - an leave it he will - he may contribute as much as Bill Stewart did. Stewart is the only agminister Ontario has had in the last 30 years who showed guts, determina- tion and imagination for farmers. Stanley is using its bicentennial grant to pur- chase 38 white flags with the township crest in the centre, and three 30 -toot flag poles. Plans are being made for a bicentennial celebration on Labour Day weekend. Festivities will begin with a dinner on Friday night, with entertainment by the Paul Brothers and Shirley from Kirkton. Saturday will start with a pancake breakfast, the official opening ceremonies in BEST IN VETERANS CLASS — Les Coleman with the top finishing calf and Jim Carter in showmanship were the winners in the veterans division of the Hensall Spring Fair calf club competition. T -A photo Save on Carpet & Vinyl Compare our Quality and Price • Count on us for Professional Installation -Everytime the afternoon, and dancing to Mozart's Melody Makers that evening. A church service on Sunday will be followed by the annual township family picnic. The Zin ich and area fire board budget of $15,1180 was approved. Stanley's share is $3,390, " down from.- 1983's $3,335. The board purchased radios last year, but is not spending as much on new equipment this year. Tile drainage Loans totall- ing $20,700 were approved. Road superintendent Bill Taylor advised council that the bridge,dn concession 4-5 was not in urgent need of repair, and cargd perhaps be dealt with nextyear. Council does not recom- mend the ministry of natural resources' Taylor report, ad- vocating changing the status of conservation. authorities from administrative to ad- visory bodies. A bylaw formalizing the sale of 10 acres of land to Ed- win and Margaret Gale for a purchase price of $50,000 was given third an final reading. Three applicants for the job of part-time janitor at the complex were interviewed, but no decision was made un- til one more applicant is interviewed. Authority continues livestock .monitoring The Ausable-Bayfield Con- servation Authority in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment is continuing its program to reduce water pollution from livestock operations. The primary purpose of the program is to provide technical assistance to farmers -interested in reduc- ing water pollution from manure and agricultural sources. The Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority is also continuing its investigation of the effect of agriculture on water quality. The program follows studies conducted during 1982 and 1983 where farms having potential for manure pollution were identified from air photographs and ground truthing surveys. An educa- tional package describing proper manure management, storage structq.res and remedial measures to control runoff or prevent pollution was distributed to each farm identified as having pollution potential. The educational package also included a questionnaire to determine the awareness of the farm community to agricultural pollution and to determine the reasons farmers were not using measures that would reduce agricultural pollution. Economic reasons were cited by farmers as a mayor factor limiting the use of pollution control measures as was the lack of technical assistance. The Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority in coopc4'ation with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment is therefore pro- viding technical assistance to those requesting this service. Financial assistance may be available through the On- tario Ministry of Agriculture and Food program, called the Ontario Soil Conservation'and Environmental Protection Assistance Program. Grants for one-third the cost of manure -storage tacthties up to a maximum of $5,000 per farm'operation are available for qualifying projects. As a result of intensive water sampling conducted during 1983 in the Thames River Watershed north of Woodstock that drains into the Gordon Pittock Reservoir, agricultural *.ains and tiles were implicated as signifi- cant sources of pollution and disease -causing bacteria. • The Ausable-Bayfield Con- servation Authority will be conducting a study to identify municipal and tile drains ex- hibiting poor water quality as well as. other agric rltural sources of pollution. The study will be conducted in the watershed area that drains into the Parkhill reservoir' The 'reservoir is used for public swimming and is the major source of water flowing into Grand Bend where significant bacterial con- tamination occurred during the 1983 summer season and . resulted in beach closures. The Conservation Authori- ty encourages farm operators to contact the Authority for more information, but in ad- dition the Conservation Authority may take the in- itiative and contact farm operators themselves. Anyone with questions about agricultural pollution, manure handling and storage problems or simply interested in more inftrrmatiun should contact Dave Balint at the Ausable-Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority office in Exeter at 235-2610. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE . WHO DESERVES THE JUNIOR , CITIZEN AWARD ? June 20, 1984 Page 21 • 4 SWING into. Decorating NEW coke pans • from Wilton A • AII decorating supply needs Y !10 r 1 Wilton Icing Colours 4101., "Wedding cake rental S35 & up • s 0 • Magi-Cakef Strips For perfect level, moist prize winning cakes... er a everytime. Mon.- Sat. 9-3:30 Clos.d Sunday 'Ferguson. Apiaries Hwy. 84 between •Hensall & Zurich 236-4979 • "It's a fact: We haven't found anything we can't bale." "The new 486 baler is just great. It does a real good job in corn stalks and hay." Documented statements by 486 users the 486 is the only baler for them•. Fact: Now you can make better bales. Model 486 makes a bale 5 x 6 ft. weighing up to 1800 lbs. Bale weight depends on crop. 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