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Zurich Citizens News, 1981-08-27, Page 8N T R Y MT.CARMEL HONE NE RS 237-345 6 Page 8 Citizens News August 27, 1981 Couples attend UCOmeet A practical approach to farming and leadership was emphasized at the Young Couples' Conference organized by United Co- operatives of Ontario (UCO). Nineteen farm couples from across Ontario representing all areas of agriculture were involved in the three day program held July 15-17 at Muskoka Sands Inn, Gravenhurst. "The session acts as a two-way communication tool for both the couples and UCO," says Reg Cressman, director of public relations and co-ordinator of the three-year-old program. "Not only do we provide them with the opportunity to learn more about agri- business and the Co-op, but it also gives UCO a direct line to their concerns and re- quirements. And, in turn, it allows the Co-op to an- ticipate their needs. "Many of these people will be the community decision makers of tomorrow and it is therefore important for us to not only help them prepare for this but to an- ticipate their goals and ob- jectives." Because of tough economic conditions, these young farmers wanted infor- mation they could apply to their day-to-day farm and family activities. In keeping with this, UCO resource staff conducted sessions on community involvement; personal needs identification and goal setting; history of agricultural co-operatives; and the scope and impact of UCO's present retail, manufacturing and marketing services. Conference resource peo- ple were: Bob Down, UCO first vice-president who chaired; Keith McCleary, Central Region manager; Bob Bethune, director, cor- porate planning and organizational development and assistant corporate secretary; and Reg Cressman. Keynote speaker was Don Huff, Vice- president, farm products marketing; He presented an historical overview of the dairy, poultry, livestock, and grain marketing areas of UCQ. The participants, most of whom are currently active in their local _ community, church and agricultural organizations shared their outlooks and viewpoints con- cerning their needs as husbands, wives, couples, and on a larger scope as farmers both with each other and representatives of UCO. Three couples - Gerard and Lucienne Giroux of Warren; Bill and Joyce Yates of Beaverton; and Duncan and Ruth Hough of Napanee - were chosen by participants to act as advisors in the organization of next year's Conference. They will assist DECLIT Sure shots a science news service (IDRC) - Up to a quarter of the 40 million children vaccinated against measles this year will actually have no protection because the vaccine they will get will be "dead" -- destroyed by heat or sunlight. The problem of deter- iorating medicines is espe- cially acute in developing countries, where there may be no refrigerated storage available. In fact, the World Health Organization has called the difficulties of keeping vaccines safe and effective "the greatest stumbling blocks to successful immunization." Until recently, there has been no adequate way for a rural health worker to even Tap Jazz Lessons All ages welcome Registration Saturday August 29th at 2 o'clock in Zurich Arena Lobby For more information Call 236-4905 tell whether a vaccine is still potent. Now Canada's Inter- national Development Research Centre has joined with American and British agencies to test a simple time -temperature indicator that can signal a health worker when a vaccine should be discarded. The indicator, a tiny adhesive tab that can be attached to the glass vaccine vial, undergoes a sharp change in colour when exposed to heat long enough to have inactivated the vaccine to which it is attached. The principle is similar to children's fever strip thermometers now popular in Canada. i 1 SAFE "0" CONCRETE STEPS PORCHES - patio slabs - sidewalk slabs - curbs - flower bed edging - interlocking paving stones - flagstone Can: G&G CONCRETE PRODUCTS 236-4723 1411400001000 in creating the agenda for the 1982 Conference. Couples also had time to relax - sailing, para -sailing, wind -surfing, water-skiing or swimming. UCO is the largest farm supply and marketing co- operative in Ontario. It provides a complete line of farm inputs, including feed, seed, fertilizer, petrolium and hardware, through more than 100 Co-op outlets across the province. It also markets livestock, grain and poultry. UCO is owned by 48,200 in- dividual members and 49 member co-operatives representing an additional 40,000 members. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 H 1 HENSALL COUPLE AT CONFERENCE — Don Huff, (far left) vice-president, form products marketing for United Co-operatives of Ontario (UCO) and Bob Down, (far right) first vice- president, present Bill and Marlene Munn of Hensoll with a certificate recognizing their par- ticipatian at the Co-op Young Couples' Conference at Muskoka Sands Inn, Gravenhurst. The couple was sponsored by Hensall District Co-operative, Mensal!. H K of WINTER 'SAVE!! ON BRAND -MEW NON -C KAWASAKI SNOWMOBILES PRICES START FROM' 'S 1,499 includes Full 1 Year Warranty, Freight, P.D.I. & Set -Up & 1st Major Check -Up Buy Now & Save While Selection is Good URRENT 2 Piece Deluxe SNOWMOBILE SUIT reg. $144.95 Sale Price $L095 Purchases Made Between Now & Sept. 1 will Receive 1 Extra Year's Warranty FREE OF CHARGE (total 2 years) ON EVERYTHING 014 CLOTHING 4. 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