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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-04-23, Page 131 Rural Connection for rural women Women in rural areas are beginning to develop new and innovative approaches to meet their specific learning needs. From Thunder Bay to the Ottawa Valley, women on their own, or in co-operation with various colleges, government agencies or other organizations are creating educational programs or learningexperiences which are tailored to meet the needs of rural women. The Ontario Congress on Learning Opportunities for Women, in co-operation with the University of Western Ontario presents a weekend conference The Rural Connection to be held in London May 8, 9 and 10, 1981. This will be the first attempt in Canada to deal with the special educational needs of women from rural areas on such a large scale. During the conference, women will participate in workshops and hear presentations on such topics as: how to find resources in a Small community; where to find funding for programs; how to organize their own learning opportunities around local areas of concern; how to utilize nearby colleges, governments, educational institutions and organizations; how to' form networks with other women in isolated areas; how to determine learning needs and goals. The co fereneeruns fron Friday a ening:to:mrd-dam Sunday. Registration fee is $60 which includes six meals, shared accommodation for two nights and all conference materials. For registration forms, or more information, contact Anne Judd, Committee for Women's Studies, Box 2262, Port Elgin, Ontario NOH 20) (519-832-6025) or Ann Harley, Conference Co-ordinator, Department of Part - Time and Continuing Education, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B8 (519-679-3631). Avoid algae by avoiding nutrients BY SAM BRADSHAW, ENGINEERING ASSISI' Keeping ponds free of weeds and algae depends mainly in keeping plant nutrients out of the pond. At the Lethbridge Research Station, it has been demonstrated that rooted aquatic plants can derive at least 70 percent of their phosphorous requirements from the sediment. Surface run-off from springs and pond bank erosion during spring and summer represent major sources of phosphorous and nitrogen contamination in ponds, therefore, sediment entering the pond during spring thaw contributes heavily to 4! 4 fent levels in theggnd; O Certain management practices can reduce the nutrient loading period. 'Gullies that serve as water courses for spring run-off should be grassed and where possible, rocks should be used to slow up the water to prevent soil from being carried along. Top soil removed during construction of new ponds should be deposited far enough away so that it cannot be washed back into the pond and, if feasible, the dug -out should be excavated down to the nutrient poor clay. The bank and surrounding areas should be seeded to grass and fenced to keep cattle off the area until the grass is established. Some farmers noiv fence their dug -out and pump water from the pond to water troughs, to keep cattle away from the pond entirely. This practice has an added benefit when herbicides are used to destroy algae growth. Keeping livestock away also avoids nutrient enrichment from manure. Sediments atAhe bottetri4 the saturated water then mixes with the water column and feeds algae that appears as blooms in July and August. For further information on the control of algae in ponds, get a copy of publication entitled "Chemical Guide to. Weed Control" or contact your local O.M.A.F. office. Bayfield council looks at roads.'..... •frompagell taxes would be paid, when the engineering account would be paid, whether the sewer hookups were ready and when the area would be cleaned up. The meeting will be open to the public and will take place on Wednesday, April 29 at 7 in the Municipal Building. Gary Davidson was on hand to discuss problems at the Bayfield River and a lengthy but enlightening discussion followed. The final order of business before the adjournment was the arena and arena board. Pemberton stated that she is a member of the Arena Board but wondered why this committee has not met for three months, and now into the fourth as the burden of the debt incurred on the arena and the arena expen- ditures are a difficult and serious problem in the village. She continued by saying that certain matters on policy and misunderstandings as to the rentals are never clear and wondered if the committee had any intention of ever meeting again. Fellows stated that he has asked Chairman John Siertsema about this but had not receiv- ed any reply as to when a meeting might be held. Sturgeon was concerned over the large amount of outstanding bills that had been incurred by the arena asking why there seems to be $4,000 in back wages and expenses owing now and no oney in the account to pay them. She also said that since a further $2,300 that had been spent on roller skates is in- cluded, in the arena budget for 1981, she would like to make a motion that this be paid back by December 31, 1981. Fellows said it would be possible to make such a mo- tion but that he • old like to def- •:. '- :, v ,.ion on this subj . to a later date. Council then adjourned for the evening, the time being 10 p.m. The shortest meeting in recent memory. FARMERS IN (HURON COUNTY "THINKING OF REAL ESTATE, THINK STEVE BUCHANAN" SPECIALIZING IN THE SALE F FARMS FOR 26 THE SQUARE GODERICH CALL S24"4700 EVENINGS 524-9047 r-FFICE Representing Huron Countyatthe Junior Farmer's Con- ference '81 held recently at the Constellation Hotel, Toron- to, were left to right: back row, John Van Vliet, Steve Steinman, Bill Armstrong, Bevan Shapton, Bryan Williams, Murray Irvan, Sandra Ruston. Front row are: Diane McLean, Marg Pym, Audrey Ritchie, Donna Har- ding and Elaine Pym. unorFarmers awardedscholarships Four Junior Farmers were awarded Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food travel scholarships at the Junior Farmers' Association of On- tario annual conference, held in Toronto recently. The travel scholarships are presented each year to four Junior Farmers who have shown a high degree of participation in Junior Farmer activities, strong leadership qualities, and good knowledge of Ontario agriculture. This year's winners are Heather Boyle, RR3 Ripley, Bruce County; Cathie Lowry, Campbellford, Nor- thumberland County; Lor- raine Lewis, RR4 Denfield, Middlesex County; and San- dra Quehl, RR3 Wellesley, Waterloo Region. "These travel scholar- ships provide an opportunity for Junior Farmers to learn about agriculture and rural life in the United Kingdom," says Amber Gibbons, of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food exten- sion branch. It also gives On- tario Junior Farmers and United Kingdom Young Farmers an opportunity to exchange ideas about rural youth organizations. The Junior Farmers will visit Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland during their eight-week stay, May 8 to July 11. Their hosts will be the families of members of organizations for rural young people in the United Kingdom. As part of this exchange program, the United Kingdom organiza- tion will send 10 delegates to visit Ontario June 10 to August 26. Winners of travel scholar - NFU is for the farmers "The National ' Farmers Union has been a pro- gressive and positive organization for farmers in Canada and will remain as such," was the response to statements in the press in the last few daysregarding the National Farmers Union and whether or not Region 3, (Ontario) wants to break away to form a provincial organization. "Any organization not willing to look at themselves critically and determine if cr �.de is desirable usually •Igboggedilown am...uses its effectiveness in creating the political changes needed in agriculture. The National Farmers Union members in Region 3 have been looking at themselves critically and the structure of the National Farmers Union allows for changes if necessary in the constitution via a National Convention," said Marie Bright, Regional Co- ordinator, Region 3. "The National Farmers Union has always stood firm .when it came to the prin- ciples of an issue, members • long ago realized band-aid treatments only give a little relief to the symptoms and really don't offer a cure. Members- in Ontario aren't prepared to throw those principles out the window. "The NFU has been repeatedly found correct in their solutions and will con- tinue to be so. "The NFU is a strong force for national unity in Canada and has been the on- ly farm organization to real- ly realize east and west can't live off each other's backs. We have to work together as farmers to preserve agriculture as a whole for the Canadian people." Snacking on soybeans Oven -roasted Ontario soy- beans are a terrific snack! They're delicious, nutritious, inexpensive " and easy to prepare. Try some soon, sug- gest marketing specialists at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Dried soybeans must be pre-soaked before they can be oven -roasted or cooked. Pre-soaking lets the beans absorb some of the moisture lost when they were dried. To pre-soak soybeans, add 750 millilitres (3 cups) water to every 250 mL (1 cup) dried soybeans and use the quick - soak method. To do `this, slowly bring the beans and water to a boil gently for two minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand one hour. Drain well. Now the soy- beans are ready for roasting orT ooking3 o ;.ihe soybeans, spread .a suigle layer of the pre-soaked beanson a clean tea towel or paper towel. Let them air dry for one hour. Lightly grease a cookie sheet with vegetable oil and cover it with the soybeans. Roast them in a 150 degrees C (300 degree F) oven for 45 to 60 minutes. Be sure to stir the beans frequently to prevent sticking. The roasted soy- beans should be crunchy and lightly browned. If you wish, season them immediately after they are removed from the oven. Suggested season- ings are salt, curry powder, onion salt, garlic salt. ships to Australia and New Zealand were also named at the Junior Farmers con- ference. Stuart Budd, RR4 Simcoe, Haldimand-Norfolk Region and Bev Hawn, RR3 Mount Forest, Wellington County won this year's scholarship, sponsored by the Junior Farmers' Association of Ontario and the United Co-operatives of Ontario. Participants inthis pro- gram begin their travel in early December, and spend a minimum of three months in Australia and New Zealand. , Other travel scholarships available to Ontario Junior Farmers include trips to In- diana, Michigan, Prince Ed- ward Island, Manitoba • and the annual Rural Youth of U.S.A. Conference. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY. APRIL 23,1961 --PAGE 13 Export committee for pork industry Don Henry, Past President of the Ontario Pork Con- gress, announced recently that a general meeting of the Congress has approved the set up of a committee to in- itiate export potentials in the pork industry. Up to $50,000 of Congress funds has been allocated for use in 1981 with a further commitment of up to $25,000 in each of the following two years. This will signal the total pork in- dustry that a longer term commitment is being made to this export thrust. Henry explained that over the peat _ eight years, the highly successful Ontario Pork Congress has ac- cumulated some excess revenue which is now being plowed back into the total in- dustry. This effort is going to benefit all aspects of the pork industry. A committee of past presidents has been looking into the matter of how best to utilize the excess funds and made its 'recom- mendations to a general meeting heal on Monday, March 30 in Stratford. The main thrust of the Pork Congress export in- itiative will be to act as a catalyst to promote exports of purebred swine breeding stock and semen, Canadian - manufactured equipment us- ed by the pork industry, feed products and premixes, pro- cessed food products and pork cuts. To accomplish this, a small group of representatives from 11 segments of the pork in- dustry has been appointed to develop specific programs and work out details. Work-. ing closely with represen- tatives of the Export Development Agency of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Canada Department of Agriculture, and Federal Trade and Commerce, the Congress hopes to have specifics in place prior to this year's Ontario Pork Congress being held in Strat- ford, Ontario on June 23, 24 and 25. R.K. 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