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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1973-01-11, Page 2A . Ce -Time , •hu sdaY0 Van 110 197 BY R. D. FERGUSON '-!"'Ontario milk Commission The total number of mille ship- pers/ in the COull0 of Bruce has fairly constant over the /est a of 1972. The establish- ment of Market Share Quotas, Mmbined with good returns for CreaM and milk production, has deriCe in dairy farming. Although . there have still been drop -outs by \''40dUStrial milk prodncera, their place bas pretty well been taken up by cream producers; convert- ing to inilk production and new "dairy" farmers entering the hi- dustry. During the last half of 1971 and' the first half of 1972, there was a decline in total num- ( , ber of inilk producers within the County of six percent. Total num- bers of eream producers have de- clined at approximately the same rate. V With the introduction of the Capital Grant system money was made available to dairy fanners to assist in the construction of milk houses and the installation • of coolers and allied milking equipment. There was an im- mediate increase in the number of producers converting to the bulk cooler Method of handling their milk supply. In 1970; 42 ce farmers converted to bulk 401,, ers; in 1971, 25 farmerrand 11 2, 27 farmers. Over 60 percent of Bruce County milk' producers' now .have a bulk ctioler installed on their farm. Along with. the improved , facilities on, the dairy farms his come a general -improvement in- -Inn quality. Statistics are kept -indicate the percentage of HOMELITE **yes iverk GHT SOLD - ARRANGED Available tor PARSIS itastortimAi FAR MOR FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS LIMITED 47. Elora Street • HARRISTON, ONT. Phone " 3383037 or 338-3038 "Evenings: . New Dundee .696-2920 Wingham 357-1656 Grade 1 quality results for each month of the year. For can milk producers. the average of '71 monthly Grade I results was 53.3 per cent. For '72 this average had increased to 57.4 percent. The test results for industrial bulk shippers in '71 was 70.4 per!' cent and in 'n, 70.6 percent. 1V1ilk produced' on dairy farms, desig- nated as Group farms, goea to the fluid milk industry and the standard for quality is higher for these producers. In '71 89.4 per- cent of these tests disclosed Grade results,.and in '72, 90.0 percent were Grade 1. The general decline in produc- tion that has taken place in On- tario over- the last few years has been stopped in '72 and produc- tion and improved quality seems to be again on the increase. Female joins OFA staff in Oxford Twenty -three-year-old Sharon McKay is the first female to join the field staff, of theg) Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Miss McKay will assist Oxford's 500 Individual Service Membvam ef the Federation in solving their farm prOblerns. She will also work with local elected farmers to strengthen the county or - Raised .on a Ilickson diary farm, Miss McKay was active in both 4-1I and Junior Farmers. She holds a Bachelor of Jour- nalism degree from Carleton 'University, and worked on the Sound -Off column of the London Free Pres• before joining OFA. "pie city life was not for .me. I. Imo* and like farm people'. Now that I have some education be- hind:Me, I want to make some in - OA back into- my home commu- nity," she said. 'Embro farmer Keith Turvey says, "We are confident that she 'Out* on the tractor. Neither' the nor the barnyard, scare:, "hei:" Mr. Turvey is the Oitcird -- federation president. A federatiOn office serving Ox- ford Will open in mid-January and, be located near the county's centre. Meanwhile, farmers wanting to contact Miss McKay can do so through the executive of Oxford federation. . To organize 4-H snowmobile deb GORRIE The Department of Agriculture and Food is planning to organize a 4-H Snowmobile Club for Howick and Turnberry Townships. A meeting will be held on January 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Howick Central School for ages 15 te 21: Club members should also have acees:slo a snowmobile with two 'n a family to share one snowmo- bile. • Len MacGregor, extension as. • tive, Clinton, is the organizer. ESTABLISHED IN 1936 We specialize in a complete line of McGAVIN'S FARM fOUIPMENT Sales and Service WALTON, ONT. Ph. 887-6365 Brussels or Ph. 527-02'45 Seaforth St. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN), -------WINGHAM '- REV. T. K. HAW'THORN, Rector MRS. HARRY BRYDGES, organist and Choir Leader Sunday, January 14 Epiphany 2 MOO a.rn.--Morning Prayer Meetings Thurs.' Jan. 11 Altar Guild meeting at horn* of Mrs. Mon.,,Jan. 15 -Sunday Wiwi staff rnattS at the Rectory at .30 The inaugural, meeting of How - ick Township Council Friday at Gerrie was a busy one, with a number of major pieces of busi- ness dealt with, including ap- pointment of representatives to boards and committees and reor- ganizing the township:road work. Reeve Robert Gibson presided and all members were present for the inaugural ceremonies od carried out by Luca d boo men, Rev. George Sac John Brush. When minutes of the lest rat*. ing had been adopted, it was do. cided on motion of *Ceiincillors Robinson. and Hyndman that IA future the minutes of each meet- ing would be printed and sent to each menther Of council prior to the next ensuing meeting. Last order of business befOre adjourning for lunch was to join the Associatioli of Rural Muni* est Wawanosh council holds inaugural meeting The 1973 inaugural session of West Wawanosh Council was held at the clerk's home with the dec- laration of office being adminis- tered to all members. Council members passed a by- law authorizing the borrowing of $80,000 to cover necessary ex- penses in the township until the rates are collected: They also agreed to participate in the Pro- vincial Employment Incentive Program. J. D. Durnin was appointed to . act as the township's representa- tive on the committee acting en behalf of the establishment of a medical centre in LucknOW, Councillor Hickey and Reeve Lyorq are ,the representatives on the township recreation comMitt tee. The clerk was instructed to write engineer Doug GamSby concerning the Forster Drairiage, Works. Road accounts in the amountor $3,612,78 and general accounts of $1,158.10 were passed for pay4' inent. United Co-op report record net savings United Co-operatives of Ontar- io, the province's- largest farm and urban supply and farm mar-, 'keting business, reported reeprd net savings before- tax of $1,695,000 to delegates at its 25th annual meeting at Toronto's Four Seasons Sheraton Rotel on Jan.4. The 1972 savhigs. for the co- operative business, owned by the people' it serves, almost doubled the previous year's figure of Some 400 delegates from across Ontario noted that almost half the savings 4660,000) Will be re- turned to members as Patronage rebate. InCome taxes account for ($469,000) and a quarter of a mil- lion ($249,000) went out in the forin of diVidends to owners of preference shares. The remain= serve. " le $134 million in sales rePort- is also a record, up $10 million from, last year's previous high of $124 million. Major increases registered in sales of hardware, 4gricultural chemicals, seed, - fertilizer, petroleum, livestock marketing and poultr3r products. A major item on the annual 'fleeting agenda was a vote on a change in UCO's cootrol struc- ture, which enables the co -opera; tive's member owners to exercise control over their own business. These changes involve the selec- tion of delegates, representing UCO, branches, to the annual meeting. Elections were heldfor fourpo; sitions on the 12 man UCO Board of Directors. Completing their three year terms were Fenton, Allen, of Glenburnie. (near Kini,! ston); Fred Hamilton, of Guerphi' and Harold Schmidt, .of Baden (near Waterloo). All'of these di- rectors are eligible for re-elec- opuest speaker at the annual meetinOr banquet which sees inore than 1,000 people seated at • once, tvere,ftrIt., (Barney) Box- ' ter, president CF Industries, the Chicago, based fertilizer inanufacturer owned by UCO and Canadian TV personalities, Don Herron and Catherine Mc- - Kinnon, entertained. • Witk resumption of business After lunch„ council approved wage rate for pader operators at suhject to *approval of the Minis- try of, Transportation and Com- munications. ' Cpunell authorised publication, of a notiee in local papers that council will not be, responsible for damage dime to 'Vehicles or jects left on the skies of roode,or Ptreets at any time, This is aimed more than anything, at the leav- ing of vehicles where .they could obstruct snow plows. APPobitments In a series of 'motions' tounell named appointe0$ to the various ,eommittees and community beards as follows: Board, Mac Inglis, Ken Dicksola, Harry Mulveir,' Mrs, 4eonard Metcalfe, Ross McKague, H. Mc- Michael and StUdrt Douglas; Gorrie Hall Board, Harry Gowdy, Cliff Pike, Bev Currah, Ivan Has- kins, Mrs. John Ferguson, Robert „I./Gibson and Harold Hyndman; Wroxeter Hall Board, Jack Clarke, Andy Gibson, Mrs. Rob- -ert Brown, Bruce Chambers, Gordon Koster, H. McMichael and Harold Hyndman. ' Fordwich Hall Board, Clarence Carswell, Dave Dinsmore, John Wilson, Anson Demerling, Stan Bride, James Robinson and Rohl. ert Gibson, with Mrs. Crosby Sotheran, secretary - treasurer. Pioneer Park Comlnittee, War- ren Zurbrigg, Harvey McMichael and Robert Gibson; Wingham aod District Hospital Board, - Robert- Gibson; Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, Harold -Hyndinan; Saugeen Valley Con- servation Authority, Harvey Mc- Michael; Wingham Fire Area Board, Harvey McMiehael. Council will call _tenders for furnace oil for the municipal shed and for diesel fuel for graders for two years, tenders to be . in the hands .of the clerk by noon, Feb- ruary 1. 4 A grant of $121.30 Was author- ized to Wroxeter arena for insur- .Other appointments were S. Douglas as tile drainage in- spector; 11. McMichael as live- stock and poultry inspector, fee to be $5 per inspection. Council authorized preparation of a !vial* tO, officially close the Louise Street bridge in the Vil- ' !age of Fordwich under a Munici- pal Board direction of 1967. kap r , eafor the township, applications to be in the hands of the clerk by 5 p.m. 'Jan. 19. Meanwhile Clerk E. Wawanosh names board appointees East Wawanosh Township. Council at its meeting January 3, officially installed the members in inauguration ceremonies, en- joyed a dinner as guests of Reeve Roy Pattison, then reconvened for an afternoon session and got well organized for another busy year. The -ceremonies were held in the community centre room at Belgrave where Rev. John Rob- erts conducted a • brief religious service and offered prayers for guidance of the municipal body in the forthcoming year. Thanks of council was tendered by ReeVe Pattison. Other ceremonies in- cluded the taking of the declara- tion of elected office and the oath of allegiance to the Crown. Reeve Pattison thanked mem- bers of council for their co-opera- tion in the past and bespoke their continued co-operation in the new term. Guests of Reeve Mr. Roberts, membera fit coun- cil, clerk, treasurer and road superintendent were entertained to dinner by the reeve and re- sUrned the council meeting later. Meinberships were approved in Ontario Good Roads Association. $25; Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities, $15; Ontario Farm Drainage Association, $15. First bylaw of the new term was to authorize the borrowing of $150,000 for township purposes and was passed on motion of Councillors Scott and Hallahan. It was agreed that delegates attending the Good Roads con- vention be paid expenses of $50 per day plus registration fees. A donation of $25 was made to the "Ability Fiind---March of Dimes". Name Representatives The following appointments were made to boards and re- gional bodies on which the town- ship is entitled to reprret3tenta- tion: Wingham and District Plan- ning Board, Roy Pattison, Mur- ray,,Scott; Maitland Valley con- servation Authority, Ross Tay- lor; %Ingham and District Hospi- la' Board, Howard Walker; Bel - grave Community Centre Board, Gerald McDowell, Robert Charter, Hugh Blair; Auburn -Hall Board, Gerald McDowell; Wingham and District Fire Com- mittee,' Roy Pattison, Robert Scott; Blyth. and District Fire Committee, Simon Hallahan, Robert Charter; Blyth Union Cemetery Board, Robert Charter; East> and West Tomfn-, ship Park Board, Roy Pattisoh, Gerald McDowell, Robert Scott; fence viewers, John Hallahan, *John Armstrong, John Lockhart, Phil Dawson, George McGee, John Jamieson; pound keepers, Robert Carter, Charles Smith, Athol Bruce, John A. *Currie; Blyth Municipal Recreation Committee, Robert Marshall; livestock valuers, Ernest Snell, Keith Weber. An application was authorized to the Ministry of Treasury for the annual subsidy for the year 1972. On motion of Councillors Mc- Dowell and Charter council fees were authorized at $500 per an- num for the reeve and $350 per annum for councillors. Get Increases The salar,y of the road superin- tendent Was increased $25 per month to $400. There was an in- crease in wages with the first road grader operator to receive $2.80 per hour, second operator $2.60 per hour with $2.20 per blur for labor. The clerk received an increase of $10 per month to $220 per month, a similar increase bringing the treasurer to $190 per The meeting was advised that the Town of Wingham is investi- gating and has an option to pur- chase a parcel of land adjacent to the present dump site in East Wawanosh Township, for use as a sanitary land fill site, under the direction of the Waste Manage- ment Branch. On a motion by Councillors Scott and McDowell, road ac- counts of $3,285.50 and general accounts of $4,675.05 were passed and ordered paid. Ivan Kukla* is s.ppointed to the duties of road superintendent on a temporary basis until the post is filled Council will retain Ivan Has- kins as cierk.treasurer and tax collector for the township at the itilary of 47,500 to include WO clerical assiltance re roads ac- counts, to be Confirmed by, bylaw. Council decided that the 1/11- 'CTOITie should Set UP joint rec- reation comrnlosiOn to make better use of grant$ and facilities. Road and general accounts were authorized paid. , Centralia to hold short cfmrses Time is limited for farmers to sign up for short' conrses being offered:at Centralia C9llege this winter. A one -day course on how to file 1972 farm 'kerne tax forms will be held next week, January nth. This is a very timely topic in view of the revised tax forms. A two-day course on "Getting the Most for Your Building Dol - lora" is scheduled for Japnary , 23rd and h. This course is specifically designed for farmers. who are planning to renovate or construct buildings in 'the pear future, Items • under discussion vvill include how does the building fit, into the farm plan; what are the design requirements; who's responsible for insurance, per- mits, contracts and alternatives in getting the job done. Another two:day course for beef farmers Co be held on Janu- ary 30th and 31st. The effects of the new carcass grading pro - gam on feeder cattle seleciion, feeding programs and marketing will be under study along with , live animal and carcass sap- praisal, beef Cow herd manage- ment ail housing. Plan now to attend one or more of these short courses. Make application by phoning or con- . tacting' your county agricultural representative or J. D. Jamieson, Centralia College, Huron Park, Ontario. 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