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Clinton News-Record, 1983-03-23, Page 2PAGE 2—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY MARCH 23 Dpi New b`l .L8 3. ess Far s supplies business c es to Clint By Rod MI On March 1 of this year a unique binsitQness carne to Clinton. There's nothing una seal a ,tut the fact this business sells feed, but it also offers the consumer a variety of health products and farm supply items. "In my experience 1've never seen a feed business that gives a service as well as the feed," said proprietor Bryan Durst. Mr. Durst, 23, has over 59 varieties of Purina feed in stock. He says Purina has maintained a good reputation over the years. The idea of operating a feed business didn't come to Mr. Durst overnight. "We carried out a marketing survey through the Lrade area from north of Goderich, to south of Clinton and into Bayfield. In the survey we visited and interviewed 1i.,, farmers. We were shocked to find that a lot of farmers were going outside of Clinton for their feed and supplies," Mr. Durst said. It was then decided that there was indeed a market for Mr. Durst's type of business. "We felt if we could keep people in Clinton to buy their supplies it would be good for the town, "said Mr. Durst. Durst Farm Supplies hires one employee, Len Lobb, a field representative. Mr. Lobb says that the location of the business i on Highway 8 west) and the abundance of parking should bring justice to the operation. According to Mr. Durst, business has been "better than ex pected. " Mr Duret ca vs the future of his husiness looks very good ,1 and he sees the possibility of a tt. Easton in a few years down the road but added, "We'll just have to wait and see how things go." s 4 op opens Another commercial property has been occupied in downtown Clinton with Elliott's Rad Shop opening up on March 17. The Rad Shop located on the corner of Princess and Albert; Streets is owned and operated by Garry Elliott. He has worked in automotive repairs for the past one and a half years for another business in Clinton. "When you relocate into an individual business it's hard to get established. Now that the weather is cold again it's a little slow. Business has acti.ally been pretty good so far though," said Mr. Elliott. Prior to working in automotive repairs, Mr. Elliott worked as a carpenter for a firm in Hensall for 14 years. Mr. Elliott, 32, anticipates that the busiest time for him will be in the summer. "When the farmers get busy in the field business will pick up." Right now Mr. Elliott is pleased to be getting regular customers and the future of Elliott's Rad Shop in Clinton looks good. Perth County Federation of A By Stephanie Levesque A telegram sent to Perth MP William Jarvis by the president of the Perth Coun- ty Federation of Agriculture denounces actions taken by the Canadian Farm Sur- vivalist Association (CFSA). Perth Federation presi- dent Ron Christie, RR 2 Staf- fa said the telegram to Mr. strike a ploy for publicity. The telegram also stated there is little support for the CFSA in Perth County and the local federation, as long as two years ago, went on the record as being opposed to the concept of forgiveness of debt. Mr. Christie fired off the called the church service a "media event". As for opposing the CFSA, Mr. Christie said he has no qualms in speaking out against the association as he is sure "95 per cent of the farmers in Perth County are not supportive" of the CFSA. The federation president said he has spoken to many farmers on the subject, noting a person can't go to any social event without the Bryan Durst ( right) is the owner and operator of a anew business in Clinton. Durst Farm Centre employs one man, Len Lobb pictured with Durst. (Rod Hilts photo ) culture topic being raised, and the comments he hears are against the CFSA. Since Mr. Christie sent the telegram, his story has been heard across the country through the media. He notes he has received many phone calls from the farming com- munity since the telegram hit the national news ser- vices. The calls vary, said Mr. Christie. Some people say he doesn't have any right enounces actions to speak against the CFSA while c thers say it is about tune someone does. In all his calls he has had only one where the caller indicated he supports the CFSA. The real concern, said Mr. Christie, are the ramifica- tions of Liberal back- bencher Ralph Ferguson's private member's bill. This bill is an updated version of legislation passed in the 1930s to allow a farmer fac- ing aring foreclosure to seek a court order so he could seek alternate financing or sell his machinery and livestock in an orderly fashion. "The real fear is that no matter how you cut it, it's forgiveness of debt," said Mr. Christie. And the result of this, noted Mr. Christie is that lending institutions will be extrernely cautious in len- ding money to farmers. This won't have any effect on the farmer who is finan- cially secure, but it will af- fect the beginning farmer or "more specifically it will af- fect the farmer who is in an iffy position," said Mr. Christie. The Perth federation president said maybe half of those farmers in an "iffy financial position would be able to make it through the loan period, but the banks won't take the risk. He noted there are three options facing the federal government which would assist farmers in financial difficulty. Besides Mr. Ferguson's bill, another op- tion is to revise and amend the Bankruptcy Act or third- ly, to approve an entirely new bill which concerns pro- viding financial flexibility for both farmers and small businessmen. "The three options are hazy," said Mr. Christie, "while the CFSA makes them sound straightfor- ward." Garry Elliott recently opened a rad repair shop on the corner of Albert and Princess streets. Gan-y's father Roy helps out with delivery and pick up of the,lads. (Rod Hilts photo) Huron farm and Home news Feeding Whole Cotton Seed To Dairy Cows: Whole cotton seed, because it is high in fibre and high in energy, has the potential to improve both milk production and butter- fat test in early lactation, high producing cows. In one California trial, 6.8 pounds of cotton seed increased butter- fat test from 3.7 to 4 percent with no change in milk pro- duction. Milk protein If you're Ioi...kng for s it will pay you to per values, HP CLINTON It's our second big one day Surprise Sale 04 e Hold 191 Drop whatever you were planning for Friday and come to Clln- 9on's second Surprise sale. Most stores will be open for 92 hours, frown 9-9, with super values on a tremen- dous variety of quality merchandise. if you thought other sales were great - lust wait '4111 this Friday In Clln9onl See you there. Enter Clinton m l o A m ®s Free Drew © You Could Just sign and ; ddr,Tss your sal:. s slip Oil SurpiiS., I.:s. ®., yo Frld,. gyp. Bergh 2L and IwiV it in the store. Draw to bo made Monday mor'nhn:. , March 26 ACLINTON RAM tk@FSS IMP 0Vii MShil ARVA you're always a winner ,at the arbor - during our first ever "Try -Your -Luck Sale" lust in time for Faster! 1 tire's how it works - after You've m,I(1e your selections go to the c punter ,and you draw your own disc punt you 11 sav 10 ti 60 this sale excludes hooks. ,and tole paintings, and layaways Sale on now tri (, aturd,ay April 2 43 Albert Street (tinton 482-3876 decreased by 0.15 percent. Similar improvements in fat test have been reported in other trials, particularly when butterfat test is denressed or borderline due to other ration components. Currently, cotton seed is coming into Ontario at ap- proximately $300 per ton, which is significantly above it's estimated nutrient value of $195 per ton, based on Peterson's equations. ecause of this, it may only be justified for very high producing cows subject to butterfat depression. On a nutrient basis, one kilogram of whole cotton seed replaces approximately .38 kilograms of 44 percent soybean meal and .72 kilograms of dry shelled corn. Cotton seed is being brought into Ontario by H.S. Knill Company Limited, Paris, Ontario. Phone 519- 442-3106. Because of its high fat con- tent, high levels of cotton seed in dairy rations can cause digestive disturbances and butterfat test depres- sion. U.S. feeding recom- mendations suggest a max- imum feeding level of three kilograms per cow per day, however, based on our own experience with full fat soy- beans, an upper limit of 2.2 kilograms for cotton seed may be more practical. Cot- ton seed contains gossypol which is toxic to non rumi- nant animals. It should not be fed to young calves or to poultry or swine at any level. - Dennis Martin, Assoc. Ag. Rep. Head, Heart, Hands And Health When you 'think Spring' what activities cross your mind? No doubt, 4-H Agricultural Club organiza- tional meetings automatical- ly come into focus! Huron 4-H leaders are of- fering a fabulous group of Agricultural Clubs for 1983. These include projects in calf, horse, swine, rabbit, sheep, goat, poultry, crops. vet, plowmen's, agricultural machinery, gun safety, and others if there is local en- thusiasm - what more can you ask for? For anyone between the ages of 12 and 19 as of January 1, 1983, there is sure to be a club to "turn you on". If you have questions about the 4-1-I program or would like to participate at one of the March or April organizational meetings, be sure to contact the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Office, Clinton, phone 482-3428 or Zenith 7-3040 c for long distance ) Although the club you are interested in may have organized, don't despair You have until May 1 to sign up In the chips of your choice We're sure yon will want to be a part of this wonderful oppo unity to ..Learn To 1)o Ry i)ning Ikon Pullen Ag Rep