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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-12-08, Page 24PAGE= -GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1982 Build on strength of farm date and freezer trade to improve industry, producers told Building on the strength of the fain gate and freezer tradO to **rove the sheep industry abound be the aim of the sheep producers, momisrs Of District Tgaree Of t e .Ontario Sheep \\ Association were told recent - w ly- Sheep production and marketing specialist John Krauter of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food sug- gested this aim at the district's annual meeting in Stratford. Working on the .YL'` marketing system and pro- ducing larger lambs are two ways Mr. Krauter gave to improve the industry. He said sheep and lamb producers could possibly make use of the pork pro- ducers' marketing yards. He noted the 25inarketing yards across the province are not used every day and provide a great potential Currently most sheep and lambs not sold at the farm gate or to local butchers are taken to the Ontario Stockyards in Toronto. Mr. Krauter said strength at -the producer level, such as is experienced by the On- tario Marketing Board, would be a boon to the sheep industry. There are numerous ways the sheep Welcome to our ousepitality Centre and lamb producers could aid the marketing of their product and as an example Mr. Krauter pointed to the marketing system of the pork industry. "The day has gone where producers could sell com- t"" -_,.tea mon sheep and expect to get top -prices," commented Mr. Krauter. As for increasing the size of lambs marketed, Mr. Krauter acknowledged, there is some disagreement between different pur- chasers. Large packing com- panies prefer a larger animal, around 95 to 105 pounds whereas smaller buyers prefer a smaller animal, about 60, to 75 pounds. The ministry specialist en- couraged the producers to sell quality grade animals at the size required by pur- chasers because if Ontario producers won't, producers in other provim-es.or out of the country will. Producing more lambs at less cost, m Mr. Krauter's opinion, is a goal which pro- ducers should work towards. He realizes fixed costs can- not be changed and there would be fewer breeds of lamb available but the quali- ty could be improved. "It would be more pro- fitable," added Mr. Kraut's. Developing challenges for the future are what sheep producers need to do and, stated Mr. Krauter, if pro- ducers don't like the direc- tion the industry is taking they can make changes from within the organization. He stated the sheep in- dustry is considered the "poor relation" in the meat industry and the situation should change to put it in its rightful place. New directors for the district were chosen at the annual meeting. They in- clude Harriett Boon of RR 2 Bluevale, Peter Kudelka of RR 2 Gadshill, Sheila Arm- strong of RR 2 St. Paul's, Jane Lambe of RR 2 Embro, Louise Marritt of Belmore, Murray Older of RR 1 Thamesford, Doug Kennedy of RR 4 Thamesford and Frank Blier of RR 2 Petersburg. District three , encom- passes the counties of Huron, Perth, Oxford and Waterloo. Company recalls heaters s:.• • • GOUDLES PRECHRISTMAS • ALL LAMPS PICTURES ACCESSORIES Radco Products Limited of Scarborough is recalling ap- proximately 4,000 portable quartz heaters due to a potential shock hazard. Owners of model V1501W are advised to stop using them immediately and bring them to the manufacturer for repair. Bob White, manager of Audits and Investigations, Canadian Standards Association says that although there have been no reports of injuries, these heaters could contain substandard electrical spac- ings and become electrically alive causing injury and possibly death. • Since March, 1982 Rada) Products \Limited has been under new ownership. The potentially hazardous heaters were manufactured and distributed by the com- pany's previous owners from November, 1981 to March, 1982, says the company. . The heaters were distributed to retail outlets in Ontario only. They can be identified by the following markings on the front bottom plate of the product: Model V1501W, 120 V ac, 60Hz, 1500W, Radco Products Ltd.,Searborough, LR 49167, CSA Monogram, Made in Canada. These heaters should be NOW ON SAVE ON • SOFAS • CHAIRS • LOVE SLATS • IJEDROOMSUITES • DININCRQOMSUITES ALL LA2.BOy. CHAIRS ON SALE "We Furnish Contentment" 39 Front St., Strathroy RE LTD London Toll Free 264-2502 Phone 245-1850 gjn brought to Radco Products Limited, 452 Birchmount Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1K 1M6 (416) 698-0539. Repaired units will have a small green sticker beside B the serial number on the back of the heater. Radco portable quartz heaters, Model V1502W, distributed since April, 1982 are not part of this recall. roomball scores On November 30th Auburn Ladies and Goderich Ladies battled it out in a 2 - 2 draw with Goderich coming back to score two late goals to tie the game. Brussels and Lucknow played an excellent defensive game until with only 17 seconds left in the game, Arlene Turner popped the winning goal for Lucknow, beating Brussels 1 - 0. Lakelet Hornets dumped the Lanesville Lords 5 - 0 with Dave ., Ireland having another three point night. Auburn surprised the At- las Rams beating them 4 -. 0 with Phil Black scoring all four goals and the Clinton Warriors came back to tie Maitland Dirt Riders 2 - 2. Thursday night Mike Las- eunesse scored both Blyth Bears' goals, clipping the League Team 2 - 1, and Goderich Oarsmen downed the Clinton Warriors 3 - 1. The 8th Liners blew away IN• "FREE Hamsters, Rabbits. Gerbils, Rats & Guinea Pigs with every CAGE PURCHASED 25 % OFF ALL BIRDS with purchase of cage Maitland 5 - 0 with Arnold Pease scoring three goals. Lucknow Ladies nipped past the Gravel Runners 1 - 0 with Rose Kieffer netting the only goal. Belgrave ladies upset the Baintoneers with Dianne Nethery's goal, beating them 1-0. Consumer recovers money The Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relation helped consumers recover $2.3 million in compensation • from unethical businesses last year, according to figures released recently in the ministry's annual report. "Thin brings the total recovered to $8.8 million • over the past four years,", said Consumer Minister Dr. Robert • Elgie, "and illustrates the ministry's continuing commitment to helping Ontario's consumers get a fair deal in the marketplace." The Business Practices division of the ministry participated in 218 in • vestigations which resulted in 553 charges being laid. Of these, 74' people . and 14 companies were involved in • 'odo,meter tampering schemes. The Division also laid 37 charges under the Business Practices Act against home renovators, private schools, furniture, stores, and garages for unnecessary car repairs. ORCHESTRA LONDON SERIES STILL A BARGAIN! Saturday December 11 - G.D.C.1. Christmas Pops Traditional favourites sung by the world famous Woodstock Choralaires bring a special warmth to the Christmas Season Saturday April 16th - North Street United Church Hooray for Hollywood and Regards to Broadway with Brion Jackson, conductor, and song stylist. Pat Leavens Series OBI A Bargain Adults -115.00 . . Family -'3 MOO (Compared to 18650 for rush seats° ,night t 6 econ-curt) Tickets Available from *Campbell's - The Square * Norman Pickell - 511 South Ste * Rotary Club member 0