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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-06-14, Page 29Patience, caution best advic A car gets behind a low -moving farm tractor . the motorist becomes impatient, takes a chance and tries to pass. There's a collision with an oncoming car and the result is death or injury. "That's p scene we see repeated every sum- mer," says Minister of Drain seminar had 120 present A Municipal Draifi Management Seminar was held June 5 at South Huron. Recreational Centre, Exeter. It was •hosted by the Maitland Valley Conservation 'Authority and Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority. About 120 people were in at- tendance. -There were discussions between those agencies (both government and • private) who play a role in municipal drain •,design, plan review, .construction, main- tenance and research into more effective design and construction with regard to erosion considerations. There was an in- formative exchange between the various agencies which served to point out areas of concern a.nd problems en- countered with regards to municipal drains in the two watersheds. A review of research presently being carried out was presented showing some innovative– methods nnovativemethods of transporting water efficiently to reduce soil erosion. There was a discussion regarding the need for more consideration of the agricultural benefits and environmental costs in the planning stage of the proposed construction, or repair and improvement of municipal drainage works. The Conservation Authorities expressed a willingness to become involved at a much earlier stage with ' the municipalities and their engineers to discuss local erosion conditions in each drain report to be con- sidered by the councils. Transportation and Communications James Snow, "particularly during June haying or August harvesting when farm tractors and im- plements have to be out on the road moving between farms." Most farmers and their helpers give the right-of- way to motorists and keep as much on the shoulder as they can. Yet this isn't always Rgssible when the shoulder drops away from the road. "So," says the Minister, "in farm country, motorists should be constantly alert to the possibility of suddenly coming upon a farm vehicle. But it's a two- way responsibility. The farm vehicle driver should keep a check in his rear-view mirror to be aware of anyone driving behind him and should, when possible, wave the driver by." The Highway Traffic Act requires farmers who operate tractors or motorized farm im- plements on the highway to attach a red slow- moving -vehicle sign to the rear of their vehicles when they're on the road, and on the back of any vehicle being towed. 'Also, when a farm tractor is out on the high- way from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise - or any time when there's not sufficient light for good visibility - the tractor must be fitted with a light that can be seen from at least 150 m (500 feet). Farm implements or wagons towed by a farm tractor must carry a rear red light. Full details about farm vehicle driving, towing and lighting regulations, plus information on maximum-s6ize limits, over -size farm vehicles, who may drive farm vehicles, definitions• of vehicles, etc., are available in a free booklet: Farm Implements on Ontario Highways, obtainable at MTC licensing offices, or the Public and Safety Information Branch, MTC, 1201 Wilson Avenue, Downsview, Ontario, M3M 138. "Farm vehicles are implements of an in- dustry vital to Ontario's economy," said Snow, "and they deserve a share of the road. If both farm drivers and motorists are alert and give a little, I'm sure we'll see fewer accidents of this kind on our roads." ell. ne foot in lurrow' by .03a. Letters are epprec'ated by Bob Trotter •Eldaie Rd (lrr a Ont N38 2C 7 When Bob. Carbert was executive assistant ta.Bill Stewart he was thelast man a visitor, to the Legislature would picture as curator of a museum. But that is what he • is `today at the Ontario Agricultural Museum which is open daily this year. It is located on 80 acres immediately south of Highway 401 on Town Line road at Milton. Officially, he is general manager. The idea for an agricultural museum began more than 10 years ago when Bill Stewart was Minister of Agriculture and Food in Ontario. Three years ago, work to make it a show place for agriculture began in earnest. This year, for the first time, it will be a feature summer attraction for Ontarions and tourists from all Canada and parts of the United States. For anyone with ,?yen a cursory interest in agriculture, the museu^is a great place to visit. This corner does not make it a habit. to give accolades, especially to governments. But this is an occasion worth noting because themuseum will be open every day throughout the summer months and it is a won- derful place for the whole'family to spend a few hours, More than 10,000 people have wandered through the pages of time in the three years the museum has been in operation. The plans to complete it are spread over -anot-her•seven years but it is a great placetright now. "We feel there are enough good buildings completed now to make a several -hour visit worthwhile," says Carbert. Displays depict agriculture in Canada and, especially, in Ontario from the time of the Indians, through the early surveying periods and the settlingof the province right through to recent times. The age of steam is also preserved in a Milton museum and it isn't forgotten in agriculture. Some of the early tractors -- huge monsters that must have packed the good earth rock -hard at times -- are displayed. Remember when road signs in the spring said: Tractors with lugs prohibited? When you see some of these early models, you will understand why hard -surfaced roads had to be protected. Some of .those Tugs went deeper. into the ground than the tillers of today. One of the most extensive collection's of farming artifacts was gathered over many years by the late Charles Matthews of Langstaff. The collection was donated to the province and forms the basis for the farm equipment, farm tools and farm machines on display: But" the museum exhibits don't just stop at farm WATER WELL DRILLING "79 YEARS EXPERIENCE" • FARM • SUBURBAN • INDUSTRIAL • MUNICIPAL • • FREE ESTIMATES • GUARANTEED WELLS • FAST MODERN EQUIPMENT • 4 ROTARY 8. PERCUSSION DRILLS "OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES LOWER COST WATER WELLS" DAVIDSON WELL DRILLING LIMITED 4 Rotary and Percussion Drills. PHONE 34711960 WINGHAIM I Coll' •ct Calls Accepted "ONTARIO'S FINEST WATER W LLS SINCE 19®0" equipment: The exhibit hall shows the development of rural telephone systems. Visitors to the site will have their nostalgia nerves heightened as they remem- ber the days when rural operators knew more about a community than anyone else. Harness makers also ply their trade at the museum along with blacksmiths and even some weavers. What may become one of the most interesting areas of the museum is the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame. It will not be open until next year but it will have some fascinating people in it. A separate board of directors for the hall is being organized and nominations will be accepted. No doubt Bill Stewart will have a prominent place in thehall. At least, if he doesn't, he should have. I understand the idea for the museum was primarily his and, in my humble opinion, he was the best minister of agriculture in recent history. Another area of interest is being meticulously constructed by, the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph. It will centre around a veterinary office and surgery room with all the old- fashioned paraphernalia used by country vets decades ago. Eventually, eight different farmsteads will be reconstructed on the site which will depict rural life over a 150 -year period. Carbert pays great tribute to the staff at the museum for getting things ready for the opening. When we were there a week ago, nobody knew I was a ,farm writer. I was just another visitor to_them .yet -the Cordial treatment by the staff indicates Carbert's faith in his people. I know I was proud to be connected with rural life after ,a visit. It's worthwhile for anyone to peek into the past and get a glimmer of the hardships that our forefathers must have endured. • CLAY — Silo Unloaders Feeders Cleaners Stabling Leg Elevators Liquid Manure Equipment Hog Equipment BUTLER — Silo Unloaders Feeders Conveyors FARMATIC — Mills Augers, etc. ACORN -- Cleaners Heated Waterers WESTEEL-ROSCO Granaries 0 8, L - Hog Panelling LOWRY FARM SYSTEMS RR 1, Kincardine, Ont. Phone 393.32le GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1979—PAGE 11 A Holstein Show draws head from .2 0 exhibitors The Huron County Holstein Show was held on June 1, 1979 at the Clinton Spring Fair. Judge, Neil Raines, Sunderland, Ontario placed 94 head for 20 exhibitors. There was a large ringside from many -other countteg to wat one of Huron County's largest Shows. Declared Grand Champion by Judge Raines was the first prize Aged Cow and Best Uddered Female, Oaktown Sonya. This strong, good uddered, Agro Acres Never Fear female, was shown by Jim Seili, Wroxeter. Sonya was declared Champion over the large, second prize Aged Cow,' Heather Holme Sovereign Dot shown by Cliff and -Glen McNeil, Goderich. McNeil won the Junior Champion Rosette on his first prize Senior Yearling, Heather Holme Milkmaid Jill. This heifer placed over the Reserve Junior Champion, . the second prize Senior Yearling, Ash Creek Alda King -Red, shown by Donald Carter, Blyth. The ribbon for first prize Hay must be in good shape The hay crop ` is probably the, most im- portant feed produced on a dairy farm, says Jack Rodenburg; Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food dairy cattle specialist. "When hay is har- vested at the right stage of growth, it can provide a major portion of the energy and protein' required by dairy cattle," he says. "However, many farmers harvest the hay too .late._•to obtain the maximum feed value." The hay crop declines rapidly. in digestibility, protein and energy content as it matures. As the cropmatures, the stem -to -leaf ratio changes and there, are fewer leaves. Most of the plant's protein and energy is contained in the leaves. "At ,,current• feed prices, this decline 'represents a loss in feed value of $1 per ton per day for each day cutting is delayed after June 5," he says. Earlier cutting can also increase feed intake and milk production, because cows prefer more digestible hay. "In research studies, cows fed alfalfa hay cut in the bud stage produced 3.3 kg (71/2 lb.) more milk per day than cows fed the same hay cut at three- quarters bloom," he says. Mr. Rodenburg suggests that dairymen begin harvesting- their hay crop when alfalfa is in the late bud stage. This ensures that most of the crop is cut before 10 percent bloom. Secretary Secretariat of State d'Etat �4� CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS ENQUIRIES A Citizenship Officer will be present to take applications and answer enquiries. AT Place: KINCARDINE TOWN HALL Date: TUESDAY, JUNE 19th Time 10 A.M. to 4:00"P.M. Requirements: Your Passport (Landing Card) 2 Pictures 13/4" x 1'/4" plus 1/2" Signature Strip Fee: °15.00 per Application Third Tuesday of each month For Further Information Phone Loudon 679-4334 Breeder's Herd also went to Cliff and Glen McNeil. Premier Breeder and Exhibitor, Hol -Den Farm, Clinton exhibited the first prize Heifer Calf, Hol -Den Ned Suzie; the first Junior Yearling, Hol -Den Ned Gaye -Red;' the first Unfreshened two-year-old, Hol -Den Ned Crystal; the first three-year-old, Hol -Den. Esquire Holly; and the first Dry Cow, Hol -Den Chieftain Princess. Heading the Bull Calf class was McNeil's, Romandale Crusader son, Heather Holme Crusader. This bull calf was declared Champion over a Shalimar Medallion son, Freeland GEM, exhibited by Wilbert Freeman, Corrie. Twelve two-year-old cows were shown. Kenneth Ramsey, Blyth awned the first prize female, Kennajrn Ultimate Sunday. Heading the four-year-old class was Springlet Dividend Lakehurst shown by David Dalzell, Clinton. The first prize 4-1-I Calf was shown by Kelly Vodden, Clinton, Ontario. Do you blow away the protein? Ontario farmers may be blowing away valuable protein by using open forage wagons, according to Jim Weeden, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food agricultural engineer. He says producers could be losing as much as 444 kilograms per hectare (400 pounds per acre) of forage leaves using open wagons. Based on current protein prices, this represents a loss of about $10 per hectare ($5 per acre). "Because leaves are lighter than the stalks, so they can be picked up easily by cross winds, and blown out of the wagon. Since most of the protein content offorages is contained in the leaves, losing the leaves can reduce the protein con- tent of the feed significantly. "Sixty-eight percent of the protein in alfalfa is.. cdntained in the leaves, while leaves of grasses contain about 57 percent protein," says Mr. Weeden. To help eliminate this loss of valuable protein Mr. Weeden recommends installing a roof on the forage wagon, . together with side vents which should extend from the middle of the wagon to the back end. The vents • should be lined with wire screen or mesh no larger than one-half inch. Another way to con- ^ serve the forage harvest is to extend the blower to eliminate the affects 'of cross winds., Mr. Weeden says it is most important to watch the .blower to make sure it is not shooting the crop away from the wagon. Harvesting the crop when it is too dry will also add to the loss when the crop is• blown into the wagon. Leaves and other fine particles are picked up by the wind more easily when they are dry. FARM CLASSIFIED SECTION A. For sale 16 H.P. Briggs & Stratton gas engine, never used. $450.00. Phone 482- 3298.-24 B. 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For A Confidential Interview Call Thursday. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., 7 p,m. - 10 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Mr. W. Kenny 482-3469 Clinton Mutual Ou1dhd, 9R5urenee Compaq CANQIDIAN HEAD OFFICE•TORONTOOM5G 1V8 We've taken anewlookjt Ontario's PlanningAct. For land's sake. Land. Ontario has over one million square kilometres of it. It's important to all of us that every kilometre is put to the best possible use, now and in the future That's why Ontario has a Planning . Act.. It's the legal frarnework.that - determines how land should be used, and in what form development should take place Under the present Act, munici- palities wishing to pass bylaws relating to the use of land go to the Ontario Municipal Board for provincial approval. In recent years, however, the provincial government's role in municipal planning has been changing. A committee established in 1975 took a close look at the Planning Act to see how it could be adapted to suit the changing needs of the municipalities as well as to make the procedures more' efficient. After getting reaction to the report of the Plann ng Act Review Committee, the government has now produced the White Paper outlining its position on' revising the Act The main proposals are: L; The province would place more emphasis on advice and assis- •ta•nce than on its current role of supervising and approving local ' plat -wig decisions Municipalities, where appropriate, would be given autonornyto make • olannirlg decisions This will apply to m.unicioalities which have the resources and caoabilities to handle increased planning responsibility . The public would have better access into the planning process Municipalities will have to extend public notification procedures to - people who will be affected by planning decisions To speed Up the process, the Ontario Municipal Board would act only as an appeals body A copy of the White Paper has been made available to municipalities, planning boards . and other interested groups If you are interested, contact , the Ministry of Housing, Communications Branch, 56 Wellesley St , W, Toronto, Ontario M7A 2K4. Claude Bennett, Minister of Housing William Davis, Ontario Premier • •