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Wingham Advance-Times, 1981-07-22, Page 14Advance -Tunes, July 22, 1981 ounce awards in 4-H crop, livestock judging A total of 150 competitors took part in the Huron County livestock and field crops 4-H judging com- petition. The 1981 winners include: In the senior section, open to young people aged 18 to 30 and all graduates of the two- year diploma course in agriculture, first, Sherri Marshall of RR 3, Blyth, with a score of 738 out of a possible 850, and second, Mary Ann Van Dorp of RR 2, Seaforth, 702; In theintermediate sec- tion, open to young people aged 15 to 17, first, Cathy McGavin of RR 4, Walton, 728, and second, Brian McGavin of RR 4, Walton, 725; In the junior section, open to young people aged 13 to 14, first, Mary Gibson of RR 5, Clinton, 722, and second, Julie Townsend of RR 4, Seaforth, 714; In the novice section, open to young people aged 11 to 17 who entered the judging competition, for the first time, first, Allison Edgar of RR 2, Wroxeter and second, Linda Merkley of RR 1, Wroxeter. Winners of trophies and awards were: -the United Co-operatives of Ontario Trophy for the MRS. LEWIS STONEHOUSE Belgrave Personal Notes Mr. and Mrs. Garner Nicholson visited on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Nicholson. Sherri Nicholson returned home with her grandparents after a__ $spendingi,g the pari week with them. Mrs. Helen Martin and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Edwin Martin of Brussels, returned Saturday night from the St. Lawrence Sagnenay, St. Pierre and St. Miquelon and Charlottetown Cruise on the "Steffan Batory" of the Polish Ocean Lines. Because of inclement, weather, they were unable to land at St. Pierre and Miquelon as in- tended. Miss Narnia Nethery of Hamilton is spending a few days with Mrs. Telford Cook and also visiting among other relatives. Mrs. Howard Zettler of Chepstow visited with her mother, Mrs. Robert Procter, on Friday. Also visiting at the same home on the weekend was . Mrs. Dennis Ensom of Sarnia, who attended the reception of Brenda and Bradley McCann on Saturday eve- ning at the Wingham Legion. ' Mr. and Mrs. John Little of Edmonton, Alberta, spent a few days with their cousins, Mrs. Agnes Bieman and her brother, George Inglis, and also other relatives in this area. • Douglas Bieman of Iroquois Falls is now taking a course in guidance through the University of Western Ontario at London. Mrs. Muriel Bosman, Mr. and Mrs. A\tthony Skorich and Stephanie of Sault Ste. Marie were weekend visitors with Mrs. George Cook and attended the Cook reunion at the Community Centre in Belgrave. Plan special services for ann. weekend. BELGRAVE - Many former resident's are ex- pected to return to this village July 31 -August 3 to help celebrate the 125th anniversary of Morris Town- ship. The three churches are planning special services for Sunday morning, August 2. The Anglican and Presby- terian congregation. each, will meet at 9:30 .a.m. as usual and at the Uhited church the service will be held at' 10 a.m. All three churches will then gather. together at the Institute Hall for a pot luck lunch and a chance to renew old acquaintances. Controlled moose hunt is set for this fall A controlled moose hunt, limited to 2,305. Ontario resident hunters,.will be held in the Hearst-Kapuskasing and Chapleau areas of northern Ontario this fall. Participants in the hunt were chosen from among 8,500 applicants in a com- puterized draw held May 6 by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Licence validation stickers , were mailed to those selected. The hunt will be, limited to 1,200. sportsmen in Wildlife Management Unit 23 (Hearst-Kapuskasing) and 1,105 in Unit 31 (Chapleau) . Natural Resources Min- ister Alan Pope said this is in accordance with controlled hunting practice, "to relieve pressure on the moose herd in that part of the province" Mr. Pope said the ministry staff in northern Ontario are optimistic about the success of the program. "Since it began two years ago, the reduction of hunters in Unit 23 achieved our targeted' annual kill of 110 animals, less than half of 1978's harvest," he said. He added that hunters were pleased with the less crowded conditions. An aerial survey of moose last winter in Unit 23 showed the herd there had increased by about 16 per cent since the controlled hunts began. highest score in the entire competition, Sherri Marshall of RR 3, Blyth, with Cathy McGavin of' RR 4, Walton the runner-up; - the Canadian National Exhibition Shield for high novice judged, Allison Edgar of RR 2, Wroxeter, with Linda Merkley of RR 1, Wroxeter the runner-up; --the CIL Trophy for the highest score in the swine section, Jeff Alce of RR 1, Dublin; - the Huron County Milk Committee Award for -the highest score in the dairy section, Larry Baer of RR 5, Goderich; --the Cyanamid of Canada Award for the highest score in the sheep section, Terry Smith of RR 1, Walton; - the Huron Cattlemen's Association Award for the highest score in the beef section, Harold Wiederman of RR 4, Walton, with Mary Ann Van Dorp of RR 2, Seaforth-the runner-up; -the Exeter Saddle Club Award for the highest score in the horse section, Gary JUUAI_cif 11I1 1, Walton, With Rhonda . McMichael of Wroxeter and Tom Inglis of RR 1, Clifford tied for second place. Jf :wed one fanner 'Old ld buy a cattieheast a ? i ! mounds and ehip it at 1M0.Ppunds where' ✓ }tother farmer Could buy aq animal at 1,00.0 poun''= ted ship it at 1,150 pounds and both would receive $40 per head. 11 was added that tt>e. weight gain would be based on the difference between the purchase weight and the shipping weight. At present; the Ontario Farm Income Stabilization .. Commission and the Ontario Cattlemen's Association are discussing the possibility of a beef -calf stablization pro- gram beginning in 1981. Mr. Henderson also indi- , cated that the government is reviewing a broad range of other programs for Ontario agriculture. "I sure hope so," said Mr. Stapleton. BLEEDING FOR A CAUSE -Murray Dnn.lrisnn of RR 2, Harristen of -, was one 80 blood donors who gave the gift of life at the Howick Optimist Club's summer blood donor clinic held last week. Assisting in the cdllection of Mr. Donaldson's Type B RH positive blood is Jane Elston, clinic assistant with the London depot of the Red Cross. Three students will run camp program this summer By Joanne Buchanan Three students have been hired through a Summer Canada `81 federal govern- ment grant to run a 10 -week camp and activity program for Huron County's Family and Children's Services this year. University students Randy Wheeler of . Goderich, Jim Crawford of Port Albert and Julie Twynham of Seaforth have been busy since June 29 contacting families through. FACS workers, setting up camp and .activity programs and gathering camping equipment together. The program is divided into two sections: organized camping. at established camps and day activities with overnight camping, in provincial parks. There are approximately 72 children from all over the 'Icounty involved • in the latter. They range in age from three to 15 years and are grouped ac- cording to age. Randy, Jim andJulie divided their work to cover the south, central and north areas in the county with headquarters in Goderich. Thet hook into established recreation programs in each of the five towns of Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth, Wingham and Exeter so as not to over- lap and they also make up' their own programs includ- ing crafts and taking the children on outing's to museums, beaches, parks etc,. I.f a child wants to go to a regular camp, they make the registration and transporta- tion arrangements. A lot of emphasis is being put on teaching swimming to those children , whn don't know how. Randy has his Royal Life Saving 'and Red Cross Instructor's badges and Julie has her bronze Cross. The Summer Canada '81 grant covers the salaries and benefits of Randy, Jim and Julie and. FACS picks up the camping fees and costs for camping equipment and supplies.. Bluewater Centre has loaned some tents and camping equipment and it is also hoped that members of the .community will donate money or sleeping bags, blankets or tents to the program too. Phone 524-7356 if you wish to do so. Although the camp pro- gram is basically bpen.to all children in the county, it is mainly designed for low income families under FACS supervision. Slrch families usually don't have the money for camp fees or transporta- tion. "The program , provides relief for the 'parents, and enrichment for the children," explained Peggy Rivers of FACS., Randy, Jim and Julie say they are enjoying their summer, job • because it benefits the community. Separates board ratifies 1981-82 teacher contract By Wilma Oke DUBLIN - The Huron - Perth separate school board ratified a new contract with its teachers at a special meeting held July 8. The contract covering the 1981-82 school year was ratified by the teachers on the last day of school, June 26, In a joint press release, the chairmen of the negotiating teams - Lorne Rideout of MASTER CHEFS Niel Edgar and Doug Casemore of the Belgrave & District Kinsmen helped with preparations for the barbecue Saturday afternoon. The Kinsmen said the barbecue was a success, though it was not as popular as had been hoped. Exeter for the teachers and Vincent Young for the board - announced the settlement gives the teachers an in- crease in salaries of 10.42 per cent over the term of the contract. Annual experience incre- ments will increase the cost to the board by 11.96 per cent. The salary grid has been increased by five per cent for the period September to De- cember, 1981, with a further 9.02 per cent commencing in January. Annual average salaries will increase to $26,060 from $23,285: As of September, the new salary grid ranges: from $12,940 for a teacher in level D with no- experience to $33,040 for a teacher in level MRS. JOE WALKER Bluevale Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Walker have returned home after spending their vacation in the western provinces. They attended the Calgary Stampede and visited rela- tives in Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia: Mrs. Gladys Gorrell of Pilot Mound, Manitoba, Mrs. Olive Snell of Caledon East and Miss Mildred Henning visited Wednesday evening with. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker and family. Mrs. Correll and Mrs. Rhoda McKercher are spending this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McKercher, Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacTavish and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Boyd returned home Wednesday from a vacation in the western provinces. A4 with 12 years experience. In January the salaries will rise to $14,055 and $35,875 respectively. "i think, myself, it is an inflationary contract," Board Chairman Ronald Murray stated. "It puts us in the position of negotiating on the ..basis of an increase of 14.2 per cent as .of 'Sept. 1, 1982." Mr. Murray called 'for a recorded vote and he was one of four trustees who opposed the contract; eight voted in favor. Two. trustees, Jeanette Eybergen of Strat- ford and William Kinahan of Lvcknow were absent from the meeting. In addition to Mr. Murray, Tim McDonnell of Gads Hill, Keith Montgomery of Wing - ham and Ernest Vander- schot of St. Marys voted against the contract. Mr. Young said the split grid is to the board's benefit and he commended the teachers for their keen in-' terest in allowing the board to stay within budget. "We will be right , on budget by the end of Degemher with the five per cent. i would like to have given more to the teachers," he declared. There 'are 132 full-time equivarent teachers in the Huron -Perth Catholic school system In other business, the hoard accepted the resig- nation of Mrs. Sharon Commerford of Holy Name of Mary School,. St. Marys, who has accepted a post with the London -Middlesex sep- arate board. Mrs. Mary Fur- Iotte was hired to replace Ars ('ommerford. • Stepiearele Levesque The recently anneunced $30 million emergency p_up- gram for beef feeders has re- ceived mixed reviews from those affected. Both the Huron and Perth Cattlemen's Associations welcomed the help and George Johnston of RR 4, Listowel, the president of the. Perth group said the finan- cial aid"is badly needed". ' The president of the Huron group, -Neil. Stapleton of RR. 2, Auburn said, "the feedlot men are pleased". Agriculture and Food minister Lorne Henderson announced the program re- cently. He and Ontario Trea- surer Frank Miller worked on developing the program. The emergency payment will be $40 per animal for slaughter cattle. "The high cost of grain and energy combined with the high • cost of borrowing money put many slaughter cattle producers into. a loss position," Mr. Henderson said in a press release. "In addition, when they sold their cattle for slaughter, they received,less than they had originally paid, The payments will be based on the 1980 sales of finished cattle and tbqualify, a farmer must have sold at least 10 animals in 1980. De-' tails • o;f the, proogram will appear on apiplication forms which will be available et, agriculture represent vea offices shortly. Mr. Stapleton• said his. as- sociation 'Met the night the program was; announcedand the feeling was, the money should have beein spaead more fairly around'.to beef producers. w `I'IJ<Il afraid to look into the eye • of. my '. neighbor," said Stapleton • explaining thathis neighbor might have stockers and in a loss posi- tion, but not, receiving any grants from the govern- ment." • The Perth association met on July 13 and Mr.•Johnston reported, on the opinions ex- pressed. "It (the program) is of help to the agriculture in- dustry in general because (the money) will go back to the industry in some form," said Mr. Johnston. The Perth association felt an upper limit of 1,000 head should be in place. There is no upper limit, but there is a minimum limit of 10 cattle. The payment should be calculated on a more sophis- ticated method, said Mr. Johnston. It was suggested it be based on a weight gain basis rather than per head. The example given was that SANDI MUNN of'Ancaster will be spending her summer as a junior agricultur- alist,on the farm Of Pete and Isobel Campbell of RR 4, Wingham. The govern- ment-sponsored program allows young people who have never spent any time on the farm to 'experience farm life first hand. With Sandi are Mr. and Mrs. Camp= bell and their. daughter, Gail. Workshops set for fall 4-H courses A leadership workshop for the fall 'i -n homemaking project will be held at St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham, on Aug. 17 and 18. This will be a daytime course and sessions will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both days. Persons who will be at- tending the course are asked to call 'the Clinton agricultural office by July,' 31. Other workshops are set for Blyth, Exeter and Sea - forth between Aug.19 and 27. The topic for the fall project will be chickens and eggs, and all club leaders are urged to plan to attend the workshop. A leader's lun- cheon will be provided at noon on the first day. All that is required to be a leader is an interest in helping young people develop, a desire to learn new things, and club members with whom to work. Club members should be betweeh the ages of 12 and 26 as of Sept. 1, 1981, and may ,be male or female, rural or urban. R. W. Bell OPTOMETRIST Goderich The Square 524-7661 r I am proud to nominate of Birthdate Address for a 1981 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award If'lease enclose a separate sheet telling why you believe an award is deservedt. My name is Address Phone No. Name of this newspaper NOMINATIONS CLOSE DECEMBER 1ST, 1981 ___________msa____®___®®_m®_®J for_ Ontario Junior Citizens of the Year The purpose This program will "be inaugurated in Ontario to provide recognition for. outstanding achievements or acts of courage and -initiative, by boys and girls between the ages of six and eighteen years. It will include individual awards presented for meritorious conduct, and special group awards for recognition of the efforts of young people througFlout the communities of the province. The reason Extraordinary deeds of Ontario boys and girls are often performed within the community. We need you, the local nominators and newspaper editors, to bring these outstanding young people to our attention, so that we will be able to give them the honour and public recognition, which they so richly deserve. Who is eligible Young"individuals who have performed acts of heroism, perhaps endangering their own lives, overcoming disabling physical or psychological handicaps to match or exceed their peers, or being involved in some worthwhile community service endeavour. For further information contact your »r local newspaper or Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association, Tel: 1.800-268.5054 for a brochure. A COMMUNITY PROJECT OF CP AIR AND THIS NEWSPAPER. Mbie iv iniiia tic Abbn 0 ce&gin➢c,to P.O. 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