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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1986-03-12, Page 14Murray Elston, (left), MPP for Huron -Bruce and Minister of Health, and Jack Riddell (right), MPP for Huron -Middlesex and Minister of Agriculture and Food, recently presented a signed and numbered edition of the 1985 Huron County Atlas to Ontario Premier David Peterson. The Premier accepted the atlas in his Queen's Park office. (James Fitzgerald photo) New _ . ini• - ® - - for wetlands they are providing. "Ontario sportsmen will do their part in contributing to this initiative that could see $1 million in work on wetland conservation. There's no doubt that when it comes to a crunch, it's the sportsman who can be counted on to pay for conservation." The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) will be participating in a new initiative that could lead to $1 -million in wetland conservation in the coming year. Southern Ontario has lost 80 per cent of its original wetlands and the OFAH has strong- ly advocated measures to conserve the re- maining habitat. At the 58th annual OFAH Wildlife Con- ference in Toronto, the Ministry of Natural Resources announced a $250,000 budget allocation for wetland conservation. Conser- vation organizations, including the OFAH, are expected to contribute an equal amount. MrThe provincial government will then use those funds to lever an additional $.5 million from Wildlife Habitat Canada for wetland preservation. Sportsmen, who must pur- chase a habitat stamp as a part of their waterfowl licence, are the main supporters of Wildlife Habitat Canada, and 30 per cent of waterfowlers in Canada are in Ontario. OFAH President Ken Lounsbury, a former chairman of the wetlands committee of the OFAH, said, "The new initiative is a start on a severe problem. But we must regard it as an interim measure, because a government policy on wetlands is what is needed. "The OFAH has been pressing for a wetlands policy for 10 years, and we have always stated that compensation for lan- downers through tax relief is an essential part of that policy. We can't expect people to set aside land for wildlife habitat without giving them some return for the service r 'if 11 4 0• ik Fifth stress workshop on. March 21 If you've wondered what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to handle it, the Practical Stress Control Workshop being held by The Huron County Health Unit's for you! The Stress Workshop, the fifth held in the area by The Health Unit within the last 15 months, will be' in the Huronview Auditorium, Highway 4, Clinton, on Friday, Mar. 21 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Leslie Rose of The Canadian Institute of Stress, Toronto, will be the guest speaker. Workshop organizer, Sheryl Gilbert, says past stress control workshops have always registered the maximum number of par- ticipants. "Evaluations completed by the par- ticipants were very positive. People not only enjoyed the speaker, but walked away with ospome practical ideas for coping with their ersonal stress", she says. If you're interested in attending the workshop, call the Health Unit (524-8301) to obtain a registration form. Only par- ticipants who pre -register will be accepted into the workshop. Registration is limited so call now! (A registration fee of $25 includes lunch, handout materials, morning juice/coffee, and workshop participation). r DARI-DRI BABY CALF FORMULA QUICK MIX MILK REPLACER MEDICATED Formulated for the very special needs of growing calves, Available at.!. HUMMEL'S FEEDMILL 35 Mary Straot CLINTON 482.9792 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MARC!I 22,1986—Page l3' SeminarplafliU. for n n ter: Dr. Val Farmer's Guide to Rural Liv- for her speaking and leadership, Laura has ing, Dr. Farmer will show participants how many years experience as a farm woman, they can strengthen important family rela- community organizer and professional tionships and still get involved in their cam- speaker. munity. Brigid Pyke, dairy farmer, first vice- president of both the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, is well known for herfiesty speeches on the important agricultural issues of the day. Listening to Brigid is always a learning experience. Founding member of the Michigan Women for the Survival of Agriculture, Laura Heuser is an entertaining motiva- tional speaker who inspires women to feel good about themselves. She also gives them faith that they can deal effectively with pro- blems. The recipient of numerous awards Rural women who are concerned about their family's lifestyle and agricultural issues will want to seize the opportunity to join hundreds of other„women who plan to attend New Frontiers for Farm Women '86, an all day seminar sponsored by Women for Support of Agriculture on March 21, at the Saxonia Hall in Ayhner. Three well known speakers, Dr. Val Farmer, Brigid Pyke and Laura Heuser will address the group on topics of vital interest to rural w3nen who face many challenges in the many roles they choose to play in the changing rural scene. Audience participa- tion will be encouraged during a workshop and group discussion. Dr. Val Farmer is best known to rural families for his monthly .column on rural mental health that appears in Farm Woman News. Author of Making the Good Life Bet - This is the fourth annual seminar spon- sored by Women for the Support of Agriculture Southwestern Region a representative group of farm women from Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford and Perth Coun- ties. By sponsoring seminars such as New Frontiers for Farm Women '86, Women for Support of Agriculture are providing a forum for women to communicate with one another and to develop leadership skills. They are also helping rural women learn more about issues affecting agriculture, enabling them to tell the farmer's story more effectively. County -wide science fair awards for conservation will be given by .usable and Maitland Authorities servation in more detail.” Debra Perkin, Conservation Education Technician with the Maitland Valley Con- servation Authority, explains that the com- petition is open to students'in Grades 7 and 8 and that the project must depict an aspect of the wise use of soil ,and water resources. "Posters and brochures, have been sent to all Huron County public schools so now it's up to eager students to develop their pro- jects", says Perkin. The Conservation Authorities have includ- ed topic suggestions in their brochure and they advise interested students to see their teachers. HURON COUNTY - Today's students will be the natural resource managers of tomor- row. That is the strong belief1.,of the Ausable Bayfield(A.B.C.A.) and Maitland Valley Conservation Authorities, and it has led them to involvement in the Huron County Science Fair. The Ausable Bayfield and Maitland Valley Conservation Authorities, in co- operation with the Huron County Science Fair Committee, will present a conservation award to encourage students to explore the complex and exciting field of conservation. The award will be presented at the conclu- sion of the county -wide science fair. Conservation education has long been a concern of the two conservation authorities - each one operates its own education pro- gram. These are programs where con- servation authority staff conduct the teaching. "The conservation award should promote conservation education beyond the facilities and capabilities of the conservation authorities," according to Gregory Pulham, Community Relations Co-ordinator with the ABCA. Pulham says that the award could extend conservation education to schools, classrooms and students that have not been involved in the authorities' programs. "It also gives students cause to study con- i .. FaTmer: This spring let Thompson's supply your 1986. Crop Inputs Expert advice by a qualified staff to assist you in your/Panning,,; Backed by. 60 years of serving the agriculture sector. We offer: Computerized Soil Reports Distributor for all major,; Forward Grain. 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