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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-10-14, Page 9Junior Farmers presented the play "Food For Thought" at the Feast of Huron County they sponsored at the Clinton Legion. Members who took part in the play were Jeff Hearn, Paul Hoggarth, and Linda Axtmann. (Corbett photo) Celebrating • 1 o celebrate agriculture in Huron County during Ontario's agri-food week, an evening dinner and program was held at the Clinton Legion Hall on Monday evening last week. The dinner was sponsored by the Clinton Junior Farmers association and was billed as a Feast of Huron County. As a Feast of Huron County the meal con- sisted of a number of dishes from each of the townships in the County. There was Stephen Towrichip tomato juice, Hay Township coleslaw, Stanley Township car-, rots, etc. And it was all served by members of West and East Wawanosh Townships and Morris Townships. Following the meal was the program which included speakers, a play put on by members of the Junior Farmers, and a slide show. The Junior Farmers also took the oppor- tunity to introduce "Plant a Seed For Need" which is a project they have been engaged in to grow vegetables for needy families in the community. The speakers at the program included John Bancroft, Farm Management Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food; Delores Shapton, president of the Homecraft Division of the Ontario Association of Agriculture Societies; Bill Jongejan, president of the Christian Farmers' Federation of Ontario, and Jack Riddell, the Minister of Agriculture and Food. . DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR CHRISTMAS BUYING! GOING -OUT -OF BUSINESS SALE EVERYTIIINC; ST( MEvA,IDE i/2 PRICE • 0.1,11,0. 09 0Bmn,O19 vee. THE LLERY CITLET :166 BAYFIELD RD.. 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"The 'Action Warranty' acts as a bona fide guarantee of service by the CENTURY 21 salesperson that the pro- perty for sale will be handled profes- sionally and efficiently," says, Don Lawby, Regional Director for Century 21 Real Estate Canada Ltd. -- "to ac- quire the hest price as quickly as possi- ble with the least amount of hassle." CENTURY 21 is celebrating "Action Warranty Week" with salespeople across Canada introducing the CEN- TURY 21 guaranteed service. For pro- fessional results, put it in writing on Oc- tober 12th - 18th. The CENTURY 21 system includes 6,700 independently owned and operated offices throughout the United States, Canada and Japan with recent expansion to the United Kingdom and Europe. In Canada there are 370 CEN- TURY 21 sales offices with over 6,000 salespeople from coast to coast. agriculture Each of the speakers generally expound- ed the virtues of rural life and the rural community, and paid respects to the farmers who have made Huron County what it is. The main goal of the speakers was to make people more aware of what is going on in agriculture and to recognize the achievements that have been made. The play "Food For Thought" was put on by the junior farmers and starring in it were Linda, Axtmann, Jeff Hearn, Paul Hog- garth, and narrator Robert Hunking. There were also seven Rural Leadership Awards which wer,e given to people who best represent the many strong leaders in Huron County. They were given to Steven Beane of Brucefield, for his work as presi- dent of the 441 Youth Council; Barry J. Cleave of Varna, for his leadership to Clin- ton and Bayfield Agricultural Societies; Carol Nivens of Auburn, for her work as president of the Dungannon Agricultural Society; Ken Ramsey of Blyth, for his in- volvement with community work; Walter Renwick of Clifford, for his help with the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agnecy and his work at the Belmore Chamber of Com- merce; John Van Vliet of Walton, for leadership in 4-H, Junior Farmers, and the Central Huron Swine Club; and Bryan Vin- cent of Seaforth, for his work with the Junior Farmers. The evening was rounded out by the slide show "A Celebration of Rural Life." CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1987—Page 9 Junior Farmers earn leadership award In celebration of Agri -Food Week the Huron County Junior Farm Association presented seven Rural Leadership Awards. Those selected best represent the many strong leaders in Huron County. The seven award recipients are as follows: Steven Beane, RR 1, Brucefield — Steven provides leadership and enthusiasm to the 4-H Youth Council as president. The 4-H council recently ran a successful senior member weekend retreat. Steven attended the 1987 Provincial 4-1-1 Leadership Camp where he was selected to represent Ontario at the National 4-H Careers Conference in Winnipeg, October 10 to 18. Barry J. Cleave, Varna — Barry has given much leadership to Clinton and Bayfield Agricultural Societies. He has been president of both organizations. Barry is also involved in the Huron Poultry and Pet Stock Association and is leader of the Huron 4-H Poultry Club. He is vice- president of the 4-H Leaders' Association. Carol Nivins, RR 3, Auburn — Carol has given her whole self to' the Dungannon Agricultural Society as president for three years. With her leadership, she encourages her team of directors to be 100% successful. Ken Ramsey, RR 3, Blyth — Ken is chair- man of the Huron Milk Committee and very involved in community work. Ken was President of the Huron Holstein Club in 1986, and was a director of that organization for seven years. He is a 4-H Leader for the Senior Dairy Management Club and has been active in the 4-H Club Leaders' Association. He has served two years as vice-president of the Blyth-Belgrave School Fair. Walter Renwick, RR 1, Clifford — Walter is presently vice-chairman of the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency and is a former Chairman of the Canada Sheep Council. Walter has been involved in leadership of the Belmore Chamber of Commerce and a wide variety of activities in that community. John Van Vliet, RR 1, Walton — John has displayed leadership as an active Junior Farmer and 4-H Leader of the Central Huron Swine Club. John is past chairman of Zone 7 Junior Farmers. He organized Junior Farmer trips to Brazil and Expo. John's en- thusiasm has inspired many Junior Farmers. Bryan Vincent, Seaforth — Bryan has given a lot of leadership to Junior Farmers and is presently involved in the Ontario Ad- vanced Agricultural Leadership Program. Bryan is one of 30 individuals involved in this two year program. He has also led 4-H clubs and is on the junior Farmer Provincial Sponsorship Committee. Financial help for new farmers The Honourable Jack Riddell, Minister, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and,Food, recently announced a new program called Ontario Farm -Start that will help new farmers become established. Farm -Start becomes effective as of Janaury 1, 1988 and will replace the cur - 'rent Beginning Farmer Assistance Pro- gram which has been in place since 1983 and due to expire Dec. 31, 1987. Farm safety signs are promoted by Junior Farmers The Huron County Junior Farmers' are concerned about the safety of farm children. This year as a Community Bet- terment Project they are helping the Farm Safety Association sell signs to caution drivers about children. Signs will be sold at a cost of one dollar ( the actual cost to the Junior Farmers' ). The signs should be posted along laneways or near areas where children play. Hopefully by warning drivers about children at play, fewer children will be in- jured by farm machinery, trucks, etc. These signs can be purchased at Junior Farmer club meetings or by contacting any Junior Farmer member. To be eligible for Farm -Start an appli- cant must: - Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resi- dent and have lived in Ontario at least five years. - Be a beginning farmer, i.e. never owned a viable farm or never spent the majority of time or earned the majority of income far- ming assets over which he/she has had control by leasing, renting, owing, etc. - Have equity in farm assets between 10 percent and 75 percent. - Have agricultural education, experience or combination thereof sufficient to operate a succes" farm business. - Become a bona fide farmer, i.e. on a ac- crual basis, generate a significant con- tribution to family living before consider- ing Farm -Start or other temporary grants. - All persons sharing a principal residence are considered to be one entity for the pur- poses of this program. A total of $38,000 will be paid over a seven year period to eligible participants. 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