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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-12-02, Page 72ICommunit News Manure storage grant offered. As many producers are aware, grants are available from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food for construction of manure storage structures and for erosion control projects. This article will concen- trate on manure storage. All liquid manure storages are eligible for a grant of 40 percent of the cost of construc- tion including excavation and underground piping etc. to a maximum of $7,500. These storages must be sized to hold manure for at least 200 days. Solid manure storages are also eligible, provided the contaminated liquid that runs off the pad or cattle yard is collected. This usually means placing a concrete tank at the lower end of a manure pad or yard. The tank should be sized to catch at least one foot of contaminated runoff over the area of the entire pad and/or yard. This will give you about 200 days of storage. Any liquid that runs out of the barn must be added, to obtain the total amount. Either of these storage systems are eligible for a grant of 40 percent of the cost to a maximum grant of 17,500. In addition to this, the Ministry of the En- vironment has targeted certain watersheds in the area to receive extra funds. If you live in the Maitland or Ausable Watershed in Huron County for example, you will receive 40 percent of the cost to a maximum grant of $12,500. All persons wishing to obtain a grant must first submit a project proposal form. This form is available at your local OMAF office. Weight Watchers and the Canadian Diabetic Association are joining forces this month in a major fundraising effort. Weight Watchers members are taking part in a Poundathon effort that will see money raised for the Diabetic Association. Weight Watcher co-ordinator for the Goderich area, Cheryl Miller; Diabetic Association spokesperson, Joanne Collins; and, Goderich Mayor Eileen Palmer helped kick off the November effort. Last year, $85,000 was raised in Southwestern Ontario and the Maritimes. A Diabetes Drop -In Centre operates the third Monday evening of each month at MacKay Hall. (photo by Shelley McPhee Hoist) `Rocking' before retiring makes for a good night's sleep says Martha Rocking Chairs, do you have one and do you use it? This valuable item of young or old, provides valuable stimulus for your cir- culation. Just sitting, watching T.V. retards the circulation; this can lead to blood clots. Gentle rocking helps reduce this risk, a fact known to ancient Greeks who make therapeutic use of swings and hammocks. Many who suffer from leg cramps at night could find an hour of "rocking" before retir- ing, assures them of a good nights' sleep. The rocker also helps spinal strain after hours at a desk. Changing positin will relax your muscles an relax you. A Canadian doc- tor recently talked and published later of the therapeutic value of the rocking chair. He pointed our this tranquilizer is "cheap and easily obtainable, has no side effects, is non- toxic and needs no prescription." How about that! Recently I read an article headed "Good times and good health go together." Doctor Donald Norfolk in England, had written "Habits of Health" and more than one doc- tor had a hand in all the advice which follows. First they talked about vaca tions. THey believe we should take two or three short periods of eitht to ten day vacations a year. It helps prevent build up of tension and fatigue. They advise vacations to be taken in the spring and the fall as, in July our metabolism and ability to work is greatest at that time. Dancing is a n important part of the holiday. It is good for you. Most holidays like Labor Day, Thanksgiving day and others are for visiting family and friends, parks, stately homes, or just work- ing in the garden. Some holidays are celebrated with danc- ing in the streets, singing and feasting. With travel of today, we quickly reach these foreign countries where you are likely to the singing and dancing on the village green or ROUND 'N ABOUT With Martha Rathburn the street. They get you to join them, and it is fun whether you understand their languages or not. On vacation we need to find ourselves, not lose ourselves. Older folk, conscience of their declining youth and virility would pro- bably benefit more by climbing a mountain or lounging on the beach in a brief swim suit. THis might give them an ego boost, but exposing his palid paunch or her added pounds in comparison with the lithe torsos of today Ind the tanned water skiers, so beautiful, holds them back. Actually he would rather be on a far Eastern business trip and she would gain more satisfaction in taking a party of Girl Guides on a camping trip. Doing your own thing can inject excitement into dull routine lives by becoming creators, or allowing town dwellers to re -discover their roots and the lonely to find company and the repress- ed to let off steam. All work, we know, without play makes Jack staid, timid and uncreative. Play and curiosity, on impulse, is responsible not only for discovery, exploration and innovation but for promoting our artistic development. Skills are developed in. youngsters if given miniature tools; little girls train to become mothers by playing, with dolls. The boys also learn climbing, fighting and wrestling skills. Games in the dark or some involving sudden fright helps infants over- come their basci fears. Adults learn to over- come their hang ups. They find it.difficult to enjoy freedom 'of spontaneous play. But within this rigid framework we can't expect to express our total personality or our full potential. What to do and when to do it? We must make our own decisions. It is a complex world; Most of us find it difficult, but carry on. THink of that fat paunch he doesn't want to show and hope she had fun at Girl Guides. Take care now, Love, Martha Christmas plans The October meeting of Nile UCW was held at the home of Yvonne Pentland under the leadership of Beth Rutledge. The pro- gram on Remembrance was taken by Cora Sherwood who read a poem called "Time." Her scripture reading was from Ec- clesiastes 3:1-8. Plans were made for the Christmas meeting and these included a gift exchange of approximately $4 value and a request that each member bring an item for a Christmas box on which tickets will be sold. made by UCW The mite boxes are to be turned in at the December meeting with the proceeds going to Family and Children's Services. All of the ladies of the congregation are cordially invited to attend the Christmas pot luck dinner meeting to be held Thursday, December 10 at 12:30 at the church. Louise Brindley conducted a lively auc- tion sale of baked goods and bazaar articles. At the close of the afternoon activities, hostesses Yvonne Pentland and Ruth Freeland served lunch. an Lorraine would the fol o irl TORS & SUPPLIERS: GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1987—PAGE 3A IS YOUR INVESTMENT INCOME UP ONE MONTH AND DOWN THE NEXT? For some, that just won't do. That's why Nesbitt Thomson has introduced the Monthly Payment Plan, to help smooth out the peaks and valleys of Investment Income. As the name implies, the Monthly Payment Plan can provide you with guaranteed equal monthly payments. And that may be just what you've been look- ing for. Want to know more'.' For your copy of Nesbitt Thomson's Monthly Payment Plan brochure, mail this coupon to: 1 NESBITT THOMSON I ATTN. 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