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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-02-27, Page 10r ?' ill DYING AN ANNUITY') FOR THE HIGHE'I QUOTE AV!ltiAfir.k EXPERT RRSP it ANNUITY AM( _E C Ali. 75 i• 000ERICH 524.•2773 • DOG CHOW s kg. DOG CHOW 24 kg. Bonus Bag PUPPY CHOW B kg. PUPPY CHOW 20 kg. FIELD 'N FARM 20 kg. DOG MEAL 20 kg. CAT CHOW 12 kg. CAT CHOW 8 kg. $has $2255 $1 095 $2345 $1495 $2345 $18!° . $1295 ALL PET SUPPLIES L rs, Leads, Bowls, Kitty Litter, etc. 1 �/% Off WITH ANY PURCHASE OF PET CHOW Prices in effect 'till Saturday, March 16, 1985. DURST FARM CENTRE 275 HURON ST. (HWY. 8 WEST) CLINTON 482-7706 Purina. RE5TIMILUNEj This week, More ideas. about communi- ty drinking patterns will be disvtrased. Lythe last column, the'idea was pro- posed that each person develops a unique drinking pattern based on the weekly round of social activities. People like lawyers, salesmen, bankers, real estate agents and others who have to entertain clients at lunch and dinner, can fall into the habit of drinking with meals. Office workers often go out for a drink after work to unwind. Shift workers may share lunch hours and leisure time with fellow workers at the local pub. In other words, there are opportunities for habitual drinking in any walk of life. No one tries to become an habitual drinker, but circumstances often allow people to drink habitually without being aware of it. It is especially easy to drink when everyone else is drinking. The most common remark for someone to make when called a heavy drinker is "I don't drink anymore than anybody I know." This may well be true. Unfortunately, it might be possible for a whole community or even a nation to drink at a consistently high level: Then, it can be said with some truth, that no one drinks much more than anybody else. Still, everyone could be ALCOHOL AND YOu drinking.at an unsafe level. H: . However, in every community of substantial size, there is alvtrays'a group of non-drinkers. These abstainers should act as a brake to habitual drinking in the town. The abstainer serves as a group conscience in social settings, making it more difficult to drink without thinking. But the heavier the drinking occasion, 411n 1-.,-.......7..n...n be, and the` less an abstainer is likely to want to attend. This explains why some. towns can have both large numbers of abstainers and large numbers of heavy drinkers. So, what is likely to happen in any town is that young people will get together and some of them will drink. As these people age, their occasional drinking will become routine. This group drinking will become heavier because each member of e;.NOP sed More alcohol to fee cane e e >: Moremoderate nkers and akiners feel unwelcome in these 'drinking parties 80 that tta are few natural curbs left to slow dow.e, the drinking group. Eventually, some members of the group are seen by others of the .town: as problem drinkers and may scapegoats. ' scapoats. The "leer' members of the group continue todrink ' until they either fall prey tea loss of job, a divorce, an accident or disease. The really lucky ones cut back on their drink. ing. The members of ally social group who would like to cut back on their drinking should look at the number of standard drinks they have each week. One 12 oz. bottle of regular beer, one 11/z oz. shot of liquor, one 5 oz. glass of table wine and one 3 oz. glass of liqueur are all one stan- dard drink. Then, each week, each per- son should reduce the numbed of drinks taken. Moderate drinking is scarcely noticeable by anyone; heavy, unsafe drinking,Jhowever, is very obvious. It is only the heavy drinking group that allows such behaviour to go unnoticed. ` :y Qptimism in farm industry is evident Pre - Spring rice Thaw Ali Stock 25 % . 3 Days Only Thursday, Friday, Saturday; .Feb. 28, Mar. 1 & 2 .i tierrthe-ocCasionsaIIS ''excludes flowering and �— ._..._ ® green pants, . £cesb cut_ Whistle.... r '_ flowers and a few exclusive items. -/o off FREE DELIVERY IN TOWN LOW E RS FOR TODAY GIFTS FOREVER 166 THE SQUARE, GODERICH Ph:524-8 61 Evenings and Sundays phone 529-7253 Substantially increased sales and greater interest in, all products have led to much higher optimists in the farm business com- munity than any time in the past five,years. This optimism was reflected in the attitude of both exhibitors and visitors to the 39th Canada Farm Show held during the last week of january in Toronto. Sponsored by the Ontario Retail Farm Equipment Dealer's Association, the show attracted more than 61,000 over the four-day run. They came not only to look at but also to buy the latest in farm equipment, supplies; and services displayed by a record 602 ex- hibitors. Many of the machines, products and services on display were being shown) for the first time and interest around the. new displays indicates that farmers are no longer backing away from the unknown. "While attendancewas down slightly, ex- hibitors reported actual sales and well qualified leads were way up over the past few years," says Show Manager Dawn Mor- ris. "The great majority of exhibitors left on • a high note, confident that the new attitude shown by farmers at the show would con- tinue. In fact, we have already had 50 per cent of our options for next year returned, many of them requesting larger exhibit - space!" ;,Y. , Exhibitors polled • during the last day shared the sentiments. Clare Elston of Vicon Inc., a Cambridge, Ontario hay handl- ing, tillage and sprayer short line Company noticed that crowds were smaller. "But it has been abetter a- how -because -interest is way up, especially in smaller ticket items — those under $20,000," he said. "We don't ac- tually sell at the show, -but our follow-up of dealer ref errals--always.:indicates to us the value of this event and I think this year will prove to be one of the best in my 23 years here." One . of the show stoppers was John Heidecker's two place ultra -light aircraft modified as an ag sprayer. "This is our first showing 'of this machine in Canada," said the Minnesota farmer and manufacturer, "And we're very pleased with the results. Q EDWARD -FUELS -ANNOUNCES GREAT NEWS-- - FOR HOME OIL USERS Reduce Your}katjiTBjll 10%-25% No need for EXPENSIVE conversion or furnace replacement! You can get the same results for only $566.35 when you update your heating system with a High Tech SUPER EFFICIENT MectronOil Burner. •Proven Sale and Cost Effective in 40 ('countries Worldwide 'Over 25,000 installed in Canada since their availability only ;5 months ago. . •('ash Discount or Easy Terms available. CALL YOUR FRIENDS AT EDWARD FUELS TODAY FOR COMPLETE DETAILS and a FREE In Home -Test of the fuel savings available to you. Your Neighbourhood Heat Folks Since 1948 ,Call The HOT Line 5244386 There are always 25 or 30 people looking at the machine or the video and I have a number of very interesting leads, not only from farmers but from forestry folk, ditch cleaners and even those interested in the plane for pleasure." Lolig-time exhibitor of livestock handling equipment, Wilmer Smile of Mossley, On- tario is "not afraid of 1985 at all!' Interest is very strong in all lines, 'especially chutes, headgates and scales. And requests for dealerships are excellent too. I know the products are growing in popularity and that farmers are ready to increase their invest- ment levels again." Seedsman Doug Shirray of Hyland Seeds reported that the company was doing a lot of business, "We come tp the 'Canada Farm Show to do business and this year it has been good," he said. "Many farmers are still thinking about what to grow and are open to good advice; while others who have decided on their crop mix are ready to commit right now. We are already sold out of many of the more popular cereal varieties and corn hybrids." • Part of the Canada Farm Show's repute- tionis as an early season showcase for the mainliners --the manufacturers of large tractors .and,equipment. They were happy too. Ed Roberts, National SaleslVIanager-for White Farm Manufacturing said his display had beenextremely well received. "We in- troduced a new medium sized axial flow combine on Tuesday — the 9320," he explain- -"There has been a lot of interest in that machine, plus all our other lines as well W have had a very good response and are very happy with the traffic here at tlieshow. "I thunk that our industry is turning around and will start to grow again this year. One thing we have noted is that most people are now more feature conscious - price is no longer their only concern and, to a salesman, that's a very good sign." Auctioneer David Carson of Listowel reportedthat the holstein and draft horse sales which he conducted attracted large crowds and increased activity from last year. At the 4th Canada Farm Show Holstein In- vitational Sale, a bred Warden daughter consigned by James Walker of Guelph sold to Indiana concerns for $5,500. The first boli to be offered at the event, a yearling Triple. Threat son, went to Ransom Farms of Port Elgin for $2,000. Average price for the 27 lots was $1,700, up slightly from 1984. 70 lots of semen were also sold and Met a very strong demand, according to Carson. Once again the Ontario Belgian Horse Association's equipment and draft horse auction was very popular. The tack and harness, offered before the animals, met a • very strong demand and sold well. The 125 animals offered averaged $917:50 with the top Be1gi n, a mare consigned by 'Mervin Stewart, selling for $2,600. Five lots from the _sale sold tq II:S... interests and eight are bound for the Maritime provinces, The sixth annual We -Central Ontario - Hereford Zone Club's Winter Classic Sale* held on Friday,. was once again a great suc- cess attracting large crowds of eager cat . tlemen. • • _.___"Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the Canada Farm Show,T"coneTdes lViorris - __..._...._ . "So you can bet we're already planning lots of great things forrthe last week inJanuary in Toronto!" Farm Safety Association- will hold annual meeting At the last meeting of the Huron Count y Farm and Home Safety Association held on January 31, 1985, the Directors set the _dated Thursday,_Man h .7_to hold their an- nual meeting, in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Boardroom, Clinton, at 8:15 p.m. The guest speaker for the meeting will be Jennifer Cummings head of the Pliysiothecap-y-Department at ..Wingham__ Public Hospital.. - • The association agreed to once again sponsor a poster contest open to school children in Huron County with over one hun- dred dollars prize money being offered. This contest will be promoted through FOCUS and appear' in the February 19th issue. All children are urged to participate in the pro- gram and exercise theiropportunity to win The Directors decided to offer a similar contest to the fairs in Huron County with judging to be held on the fair date. Check +oe li fir n hp P it The directors discussed the hazard involv- ed with steel grain storage bins not being equipped with ladders. As a result of their discussion and concern, the following resolution was approved and will be for- warded to the Provincial Farm Safety Association for their action: "Be it resolved that the Huron County Tarin and Home Safety Association request the Farm'Safety. Association--Ine: te-press-._ __ for legislation that all steel grain storage bins be available for sale in the Province of Ontario Only if ladders are included as part and parcel to the structure both inside and out." Concern was also expressed regarding the potential hazardous situation with sewer grates having their drain slots aligned with . the traffic flow. A young Toronto boy died as -fa rifter-guing-over-the-handle bass-of-._.-.�. his bicycle when he rode into a deadly sewer grate. The Committee will be researching this item further in the coining months. Laderlectexecutie ___ The 34th Annual Meeting of the 4-H Club Leaders' Association was held at the Goderich Township Hall, Holmesville on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The 1985 Executive includes Past Presi- dent, Les Falconer, No. 5, Clinton; Presi- dent Terry Smith, No. 1, Walton; lst Vice - President, Dianne Oldfield, No. 4, Seaforth; 2nd Vice -President, Lila Rintoul, No. 2, Lucknow; and Secretary -Treasurer, Mary PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" • FILTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE •VACUUM CLEANERS ISAtes & Service to Most MAkcsl •FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (Per FArm & Business/ • WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES • WOODS FREEZERS •CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS •INSECT & FLY KILLING UNITS Triotamssroaarovrusirr_ _.. .. *GIFTS & MANY MORE ITEMS VARNA, ONT. 4824103 De Boer, Exeter. Also, six directors were elected. They are: Alan Powe, No. 2, Centralia; Adriaan Brand, No. 2, Crediton; Ken Ramsey, No. 3, Blyth; Donna Hayden, RR 3, Goderich; Bev Van Ninhuys, No. 2, Bayfield and Sandra Turner, No. 1, Varna. This group will be meeting throughout the year to plan events for the 4-H program in Huron County. Ar touD MOUTHS DD HAVE TO ' WORRY A6ouTA SNORTA6E OF FOOO, Thiry uSUAILYHAW 'tO EAT 1HxJR WORDS. "Little Joe's" Illuewater Coffee Shop al:l RAYFINLO ROAD GODERICH 534-4331 1