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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-04-23, Page 12PAGE 12—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APlUI 23, 1981 Huron home an. 'farms news Agricultural Youth Employment Program The. Ministry of In- tergovernmental Affairs, has announced that this program will again be offered to pro- spective employers. This program is designed to help farm employers by paying a $1.25 per hour subsidy to a qualifying youth who is employed by the farmer. The farmer should contact the subsidies branch for ap- plication forms and further information. The toll free number is 1-800-268-7592. Any youth between the ages 15-24 by April 13th, 1981 is eligible for this subsidy. He must find a farmer to employ him (who is not father, mother, son, sister or brother) and this farmer will then apply to the subsidies branch for the application form and subsidy. Any quer- -diens- should- ,be directed --to= the subsidies branch. — by lLer► MacGregor, Extension Assistant "Beady -Get Set -Sew:" the 4 -11 -Homemaking Club Achievement Programs for "Ready -Get Set -Sew!" represent the end of another successful 4-H project in Huron County. Members had the opportunity to sew a vest or skirt. Basic sewing techni- ques, were stressed throughout the project such as seam finishes, applying interfacings and facings, lapped zippers and finishing an edge with bias tape. The Achievement Pro- grams will be conducted at .4 p.m. throughout the county as follows: Crediton, Tues- day, April 28, Stephen Cen- tral Pablic School; Exeter, Tuesday, April 28th, Exeter Public School; Auburn, Mon- day, Miry 4th, Auburn Hall; Gorrie, Monday, May 4, Howick Central Public School; Seaforth, Tuesday, May 12, Seaforth Public School; Brucefield, Tues- day, May 12, , Huron Centen- nial Public School. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the program. Through skits, demonstrations and ex- hibits, members will sum- marize information learned in this project in an enter- taining yet educational man- ner. A fashion show of all garments made during the project will be a special add- ed attraction to the evening program. In addition, presentations of special awards and certificates will be made to outstanding members and leaders. So do plan to support the 4- H Homemaking Club pro- gram in your community by attending an Achievement Program. You'll be pleasantly surprised to see what some of the youth in Huron County are involved in and their enthusiasm for "Ready -Get Set Sew! ". Who knows, maybe you'll want to be a part of it all.—by Loralee Marshall and Jane Muegge, home economists Goderich Township The 1981 executive of the Goderich Township Federation of Agriculture is ( back row, left to right) directors Case Brand, Walter Mclnwahi, and Jack Tebbutt and (front row) director Laurie Cox, secretary -treasurer Stan Mcllwain, president Larry Sturdy and directorDan Lobb. Absent: vice-president Garnet Wright. (photo by Gibb) Cardiff wants white bean research continued Murray Cardiff, M.P. for Huron -Bruce, has called for prompt action by the federal Department of Agriculture to ensure the continuation of programs in white bean research carried on at the Department's Harrow Research station. The recent retirement of Dr. John Aylesworth after years of valuable research in breeding new varieties of white beans has left the Har- row station without a qualified scientist to con- tinue his research and to complete programs in pro- gress at the time of his retirement. According to Mr. Cardiff, the Govern- l'ucker-s m i +sThhe 1981 execuq; � f the Tuckersmith Township Federation of Agriculture is (left to light) directo l cGregor, predidinttyleRabe ! difectorJohn Kihrslmanand/frent) .1", Bob Coleman, , hector; secretary -treasurer Stanley Johns and director -Rob Lawson. Absent: vice-president John Van Mlltenburg. (photo by Gibb) No `open meetings SEAFORTH - Concerns about being misquoted by the press and reluctance of members to speak openly are the reasons Seaforth council has voted not to hold open committee meetings. The motion . to open committee meetings, moved by Councillor Piul Ross, was defeated 6-3 in a recorded vote at a recent Seaforth council meeting. The decision came as a complete turnabout from council's March meeting when Councillor Ross presented the proposal and five of six councillors indicated that they would support the motion. With the exception of contract and personnel matters, Councillor Ross suggested, "The town business should, as much as possible, be held in the open." Councillor Robert Din- smore led the opponents of the motion, saying members were misquoted at council and because of that, if committee meetings were open, councillors would be reluctant to speak. , As a result, he said; the meetings would be less productive and there would, "not be full input with the press in at- tendance." Tractors Equipment CLINTON FORD TRACTOR SALES/SERVICE *Ford Tractors and Farm Equipment *Ford Lawn Equipment Riding Mowers, Tillers Snowblower' *Arians Lawn and Gar- den Equlment *Pressure Washers - *Portable Heaters *Scorpion Snowmobiles HIGHWAY 1418. II WEST 482-3903 We'll guarantee your crop before you even plant it. Crop Insurance. Between you and nature. PETER ROY 17 GI3BINGS ST. CLINTON PHONE 482®9357 ment, _foreseeing Dr. Aylesworth's retirement, should have proceeded as much as two years ago to recruit a qualified replace- ment so that existing pro- grams are not jeopardized and so that white bean research may continue uninterrupted. At a meeting of the House of Commons' Agriculture Committee on April 2, Car- diff questioned Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelan about departmental action in seeking a replacement for Dr. Aylesworth. Officials of Agriculture Canada accom- panying the Minister acknowledged that no replacement had yet been named and indicated that the process of recruitment would require an additional five months. In response to further questions from Mr. Cardiff, Ministry officials indicated that they expected techni- cians at the Harrow Station would preserve the breeding stock belonging to existing programs and would . con- tinue the breeding programs already in progress at Dr. Aylesworth's retii irient. Noting that Harrow has also been without a Director WOu1dy�. like superior grass control along with higher corn yields? Then Lasso' herbicide plus atrazine is the smart choice. A tank mix of Lasso plus atrazine gives excellent control against weeds like crabgrass, fall panicum, barnyard - grass and foxtail It also controls smartweed, common ragweed, lambsquarters, mustard, pigweed and many other broadleaves. All with reduced carryover. too. And Lasso gives you a choice of application methods for effective results You can go with either shallow incorporation or surface application. You'car shallow incorporate Lasso into the top five centimetres of soil, or you can surface apply Lasso within 5 days of your last tillage trip to get more dependable performance year in and year out Best of all, using Lasso plus atrazine helps you net a bigger yield which adds up to a bigger, healthier profit And that is really smart! Monsanto recently, but has been super- vised by an Acting Director, Cardiff asked for confirma- tion that a Director would be named soon. According to Ministry officials, the Direc- tor's position has now been staffed, and a public an- nouncement , is expected within a very few weeks. Speaking in response to the indications given by Agriculture Canada to the Agriculture Committee, Mr. Cardiff said: "I am happy to know that the Minister of Agriculture and his Depart- ment have given assurances . that Dr. Aylesworth's posi- tion will be filled and his work continued. White bean research is of vital impor- tance to the producers, who are competing for a world- wide market and have up to now , made Ontario the world's leading exporter of white beans." Commenting on the an- nouncement that the position of Director at Harrow ha( now been staffed, he added: "This is encouraging news. Harrow is only . one of Agriculture Canada's many research stations across the country, and it' is by no means the biggest. But the research carried on there is crucial to producers who de- pend on the work of that sta- tion, and in these matters, questions of size are not the issue. The quality of our agricultural research deter- mines not only the livelihoods of many pro- ducers across the country, but affects the value and strength of our export trade in agricultural products. I welcome the news that a Director has now been ap- pointed on ` a permanent basis and look forward to an announcement soon that the vacant position for research in white beans has been fill- ed." Smile Maybe the reason some kids like to go to monster movies is that they want to. be with their own kind. +++ Milton Mu5eum pens May 11 The Ontario Agricultural Museum near Milton opens its doors for the third season May 11. Five new buildings will be open to the public this year, bringing the total facility to 23 buildings. "This is a living museum that's changing every year," says Bob Carbert, museum general manager. - "We started with about 5000 ar- tifacts and now the collection is close to 20,000 pieces." Among the five new buildings is the carriage house, a horseshoe -shaped building that houses a complete display of wheeled and runnered vehicles. The display features 50 vehicles including cutters, sleighs, buggies and hearses. The octagonal barn which opened last year is -pow landmark along the south side of highway 401 near the Niagara escarpment. This year, the barn will house a special display com- memorating the 150th an- niversary of Cyrus McCormick's invention of the reaper that revolutionized grain har- vesting. The special Inter- national Harvester exhibit upstairs features tractors, gas, engines and other equipment, outlining the history of International Harvester. Visitors to the Agricultural Museum also can see an 1860s farmstead. The barn houses a collection of gasoline engines and a display of equipment from the horsepower era. Four major displays depict the four seasons of agriculture and the chronology of work on the farm. An 1830s farmstead will be finished by midsummer. This recreation allows visitors to explore a typical Ontario farmstead in the 18306 including a log house and outbuildings complete with gardens and livestock. "We've also expanded our dairy exhibit since last year," says Carbert. "And we've expanded the tractor and steam engine collection to include 140 tractors, 85 of which are completely restored." ' The Agricultural Museum offers an entertaining and educational opportunity to explore the rural heritage of Ontario. Last year more than 20,000 people visited the 32 hectare (80 -acre) site. "This museum is for rural and urban people who want to understand Ontario's heritage, learn about the food products produced in the province and what agriculture means to Ontario,":says Car bert., The Ontario Agricultural Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For in- formation about group tours call (416) 878-8151. Ship your livestock with FRANK VOOGEL DASHWOOD Shipper To United Co-operatives Of Ontario Livestock Department, Toronto Monday is shipping day from Varna Stockyards CALL DASHWOOD 238-2707 OR BAYHELD S65-2636 by 7:30 A.M. For Prompt Service Also Western Stockers & Feeders Available WE'RE OVERSTOCKED! COME IN AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR Lasso The Smart Choice *Alfalfa Seed Hay Mixtures *Corn Root -Worm Herbicides *Herbicides ALL WILL BE ON SALE AT DRASTICALLY REDUCED PRICES ONE DAY ONLY FRIDAY, APRIL 24 en .you choose Lassd plus Atrazine... a bigger yield is just a harvest away. PF.A.f . At F r,i.f',W THF LANE! ! •!NF r T;' ,t ff. 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