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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-08-24, Page 18PGE 18—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, ri It t 0 es r ower 1 What takes years to plan, seven weeks to set up, and three weeks to dismantle — all for just five days of use? Give up? It's the hydro power system for the Richmond, Ontario site of the 198.3 Inter- national Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show. The first week of August, the employees and subcontrac- tors of Tel Trade Show Ser- vices Inc. began putting in place the power system that will keep the motors humming and the lights bur- ning after dark in the run Flo ..tented city" The Match is being held on the farms of Garnet Ralph and his neighbours from September 27 to October 1. "We're the electrical coor- dinator," says Tel Trade President Stan Clarke. "We've got a lot of ex- perience at this and we know we need at least seven weeks of lead time." Clarke's firm has been in charge of the electrical re- quirements for each of the last ten annual Plowing Mat- ches. Every day for the next ng seven weeks an average of ten men will labour con- stantly to ensure that the 3 power -utilizing exhibitors at the Match will be connected to the main power source. To do that requires four complete trailer loads full of material, 80 14 -metre -high poles, and more than 7,200 metres of pole line strung above the ground. .'We're just hoping the weather isn't too dry or too wet during the next few weeks, " says Clarke. "If it's too dry, we have a hard time digging hole, yn out the pules I Wanted: 4-H leaders for fall Everyone wants to look terrific and feel fantastic and that's just what new 4-H project is all about. "Look- ing Great, Feeling Great" stresses the importance of a well-groomed appearance, a balanced diet and regular exercise. The project will also help you to become, a smarter consumer as you purchase grooming aids and purchase or make grooming products. Six exciting topic areas await all 4-H'ers : - 1. "You and the Market Place" - helps you to think about why you choose cer- tain grooming products when you're on a shopping trip. IT'S TIME TO TAIJ( BUSINESS! Visit us in CLINTON Every Monday Representative: BOB McCLINCHEY INe're the Federal Business Develop- / ment Bank, and we can be one of your most important resource centres. We can Ind you :noney, or provide loan guarantees and finance an increase in your business equity. And more! We offer a brain bank of experienced people, too. Come talk business with us, about financing, counselling, management training and government assistance programs. One phone call can bring it all to you. For an advance appointment call: 2. "Body Energizers" - combines information on ex- ercise (hows, whys and whens) with nutrition facts. 3. '_'Using Your Head" looks at the inside - how to be a smart shoppper and the in- side - how to achieve clean healthy hair. 4. "The Outer Layer" - that's your skin! 5. "What's in a Smile" - helps to get your best face forward! 6. "Protect Yourself" - Do you know how to complain effectively? What are your rights as a consumer? You will have the oppor- tunity to experiment with some new grooming pro- ducts. Have you ever made your own cucumber toner? Now's your chance! Comparison shopping is important. Here we look at unit pricing, information on labels, warranties - and more as we shop around for ate in. If it's too wet, we can't always make the poles stand straight." The power source is a local hook-up with Nepean Hydro, which also supplies transformers and the poles. At maximum capacity the Plowing Match will draw 1000 kilowatts of power. "It's a very safe system," says Clarke. Though he adds with a smile, "Please keep large balloons away from the power lines. Balloons and power lines don't go well together." rogram the best product. This all adds up to an ex- citing new project, "Looking Great, Feeling Great". If you as a 4-H leader haven't registered yet for the fall workshops, please do so im- mediately. Workshops are planned for: August 29 and 30 (Mon- day and Tuesday) daytime, East Wawanosh; August 29 and 30 (Monday and Tues- day) evening, Public School, Belgrave; August 31, September 1 (Wednesday and Thursday), daytime - Seaforth (Hall to be an- nounced); September 7 and 8 (Wednesday and Thursday) daytime, Hensall; and September 7 and 8 (Wednes- day and Thursday) evening, United Church. For more information con- tact: Jane Muegge, Rural Organizations and Services Specialist (Home Economics) Pest control Systematic house cleaning cuts down on pest problems. Wipe and sweep up food from corners and cracks, behind drawers, along baseboards and around water pipes ( especially under the kitchen sink). Scrub surfaces before treating with pesticides. Newly -treated surfaces should not be.scrubbed. A $200,000 manure treatment system under test at Murray Selves' farm near Fullarton, converts manure into a form that can be used for heat, electricity and other useful pro- ducts. The project was made through a $100,000 grant from the Ontario Ministry of Energy and technical assistance by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF). Selves, invested the remaining $100,000 for the project. Here, Selves, right, demonstrates the operation to Dr. George Collin, executive director of OMAF's educa- tion and research division. ( photo by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food) Plan now for the future You plan for your future, but it's often the unplanned events that have the most impact on the success of your financial future. You need to sit down and assess your personal financial needs and for- mulate a plan of action to ensure your financial security. Do you know your net BUILD ON YOUR INVE3TMSNY' or write: 271-5650 (collect) 1036 Ontario Street Stratford, Ontario Federal Business Banque fedi rale Development Bank de developpement Your future is our guarantee. The Canada IMPORTANT NOTICE til EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AH citizens of Clinton wishing to hold a "Garage" or "yard" sale must first obtain a licence from the Town Clerk's office. Licence fee - '2.00 per occasion Limit - 2 sales per year Further particulars at the Clerk's office. $500.00 fine for non-compliance with this by- law. C.C. Proctor, Clerk -Treasurer Receive 25% back on In Millenium and Patio of Millenium Windows Patio purchases ,s suggested list p ®Dors at Money can be used like real "cash .* Money you bought your quality Millheism where in fee store products. Offer Minimi ends Sept. 17th. CD®ASHIWOOD INDUSTRIES LIMITED LANGFORD LUMBER HOME CENTRES Bayfield Rd. CLINTON 462-3995 LUCAN PARKHILL 'The mant,laCll:rers Sugye5tnd 1 ,1 p'rre Is a guide to the trade only and does not necessarily represent ,ilio ,pgnla' (r•;,e Or Ihp prices 0' our competitors Story On Sealing Your Home SO WHAT'S THE HOLE STORY? There are dozens of air leakage holes in your house, but the most serious— and most expensive — holes can only be found by an experienced air -sealing contractor: If all these holes aren't effectively sealed, you've probably wasted your money - HOW DO YOU FIND THE HOLES? An Ener -Seal contractor knows how to look for them using 'The Infiliro,neter, which locates the holes, measures their collective size, and determines exactly how serious the air leakage is. HOW DO YOU SEAL A HOLE? There are dozens of different products. and there are right ways and wrong ways of applying them. Sealing a house from the outside, for example, can damage your home by trap- ping moisture inside the walls. Your Ener -Seal contractor is an air -sealing specialist, who uses only professional products, and knows how and where to apply them, which may explain why he's not afraid to certify his work. HOW CAN 1 REALLY BE SURE? By getting the facts. All the facts. And by getting them certified — in writing. IS ALLTHIS REALLY WORTH IT? is it worth it to know the job was done right — that your contractor has reduced the air leakage hole by the largesta0 safest amount possible? is it worth it tehire a professionally -trained specialist who uses the most advanced technology and profes- sional products — and, certifies his work in writing? We think so. But if you're still not sure, we'll make this limited -time special offer For $75, well come out and test your home with our Infiltrometer. Well give you a written report, explaining exactly how serious the air leakage is in your home. At the same time, we'll give you a proposal on the com- plete sealing of your house. If you accept our proposal within 10 days, well refund the S75 testing fee. To qualify, just give us a cell. THIS OFFER GOOD TILL SEPTEMBER 30, 1983. 14 your ho.ts e wn °lc Tse ��� Xlr n ,.Ti or aoartr ent eslia1ng wars bull; oefor( 19 71 yo,, e ek..1.:2,1f, tt:; r4.tielve up tC• SEUL%Liv.ii',.. the cost of h sealer r , -. E Seal cor',trainer CHIP r- w .:r. • FOR MORE In INFORMATION II PLEASE CALL: 1 Goderich Energy Seal Inc. AIR SEALING SPECIALISTS Goderich m 524-6794 OUT OF TOWN CALL COLLECT 1 524-2311 ,I STEWART STEENSTRA in em IN IN is um El worth? Do you keep personal and family records? Do you know what coverage you have in in- surance? Is it adequate? Have you a will? How are you at tax planning? Have you thought of opening an R.R.S.P. program or a R.H.O.S.P? Do you have questions in these areas? Then why not get them answered at the "Wise Money Management" workshop September 14 and 15 at Goderich Township Hall, Hohnesville. Pre -registration is necessary as is the $5 fee for the course. Books will be supplied. Each day runs from 9:30 to 3:30. All are welcome. To register or obtain more information contact: Jane Muegge, Rural Organizations and Services Specialist, (Home Economics), for Huron County. Telephone 482-3428 .,.or for long distance Zenith 7- 3040. Fertilizer Prices Phosphate and potash have both had significant price drops in recent days. Triple super - phosphate (0- 46-0) dropped about $40 per tonne and muriate of potash (0-0-60) is down about $20 per tonne. It may be a good time to stock up or bulk spread and plowdown some of next year's nutrient re- quirements. If grain prices stay up there is a good chance that more crop acres will come into production in the U.S. next year.. It could cause tighter supplies and higher fertilizer prices. Huron farm and home 7tZIJS Crop Yields Unchanged in 10 Years It's generally accepted that new crop varieties, greater use of fertilizers and better pest controls are im- proving crop yields. I have some records for the past ten years that don't support that idea. In fact, crop yields are almost unchanged. Some crops are even yielding less then ten years ago. What's wrong? Why aren't average yields increasing? I have a few ideas about what's happening. See what you think. Farms Are More Specialized Perth County has more dairy cattle, but on fewer farms than ten years ago. There are also more pigs, but on fewer farms. There are more farms just growing cash crops. To me this means that an increasing acreage is devoted to a smaller number of crops. An increasing number of farms have no use for hay or pasture. Some land that should be in hay or pasture is now trying to grow row crops. We're being challenged to diversify crop rotations. We also need more creative ideas on ways to get hay and pasture back on more of our land. The Forage Exchange and trading of crop acres are steps in that direction. I think plowdown crops and winter crops such as winter wheat, winter triticale and winter canola may also help. More Complex Weed Problems Ten years ago, many pro- ducers thought in terms of "one shot" weed control. Just spray on some produce or mixture and you're done for the season. Some pro- ducers still think that way, but it's usually impossible. Our weed problems are get- ting more complex and many producers are looking at three or more steps to get good weed control. A few weed escapes can be subtle crop thieves that will hold fields well below their potential., For example, a couple of grass plants per foot 'of corn row may look quite innocent when the crop is small. They even disap- pear from view when the corn gets bigger. But they're still in there gf'owing — com- peting with the crop. Those two little plants per foot of row may cost five bushels per acre or more. Most problems can be handled, but the first step is planning. We need more peo- ple walking fields and taking notes. Next year's program depends a lot on what you can find now. Iay out a plan that gives you flexibility and back-up procedures to han- dle possible weed escapes. Nutrients Wasted Fertilizer tonnage and manure applications have increased considerably over the past ten years. For the same period, however, the average soil test values for phosphate and potash are unchanged. Where did the nutrients go? Part of the problem is deep plowing. Big plows set too deep have pulled up a lot of subsoil. The subsoil is both low in nutrient content and organic natter that can hold nutrients. The subsoil is also more prone to compaction and erosion. We've been diluting good topsoil with subsoil. Soil Compaction Tractors have grown con- siderably in the past ten years. We're running over the ground with bigger equipment under worse field conditions in both spring and fall. We're still learning how to cope with this problem. Part of it is just human nature. We want to get things done quickly and we may often be jumping the gun. We are finding better ways to do things, such as apply- ing manure to avoid packing the fields when they're wet. Improving Our Potential I a. Al't want to leave you with the impression that no progress is being made in terms of crop yields. The problems that I've outlined are growing pains of an in- dustry that is changing. I'm encouraged by the pro- gress that some individuals are making. They've been able to cope with most of the problems that I've outlined. Their yields are good and getting better. Progress in the future will require more flexibility and imagination than ever before - a blend of the science and art of crop management. Soil Testing There are two local sum- mer students who are soil testing for a fee. If you want your soil tested, give us a call and we will get you in touch. Last year they did close to 6,000 acres. This year they have only done about 4,000 acres. Crop Prices Recent sales of white beans in Michigan have been around $26 (U.S.) per cwt. That's $31. (Canadian) per cwt. Harvest delivery contract; prices for corn and soybeans have also been quite attrac- tive. As I write, harvest delivered corn can be con- tracted for $3.75 and soy- beans for $9.25 per bushel. There is an old saying that people who gaze into crystal balls often have to eat glass. I will suggest that people have done worse things than sell a bit of crop at those prices. Corn Heat Units As you may have guessed, we did gain some lost ground in July. We started July with about 150 CHU less than nor- mal. As of August 9, at Cen- tralia, we had 1976 CHU as compared with 2025 at the same date last year and 1944 for the six year average. 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