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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1977-10-05, Page 12Page 12 Citizens News, October 5, 1977' YOUNGSTERS IN BIKEATHON — A large number of Hensall and district boys and girls participated in a Sunday bikeathon. All proceeds go to the Hensall arena building fund. Some of the youngsters are shown above. T -A photo ,i"'•'?7��\''�:':R:#::`•>$?§;:•`$tY:'<?•:^:\+,\.`,'\`+,\\uti>,',Vi:\\;Cai;:�;.ti�` �`':\�`a.,?: ';';\.S:ct; }u\•:+' Si>i.4;w;titi R,:l:�,f:� I tiff\+•;`•'•''•:ti;:4+\+;;`•.''+:\1%::ti•'•:Nk.fi.:.+tt':rr. f:gea �::`•s.��<a\�'\x�::��t+b>::2•x:`,.;fir\\\:•:io:S:?fi•:.:\.o:.�Yw•:,e,�.�\ti.:,\...,v �ti+•.r\+E�'T,\ \,:„\'\ ��. a�.e.�.,.,.o,,...,... ., L,c:.x'^•t�.,�3.�?,::.:\.:..t..,....s.o.d:h�t.u.�i.�i��,l� By JACK RIDDELL MPP Huron -Middlesex Agriculture and Food Minister, Mr. Bill Newman, has released an agricultural inven- tory based on a study of Provin- cial Assessment data. The figures show that Ontario has 16,805,715- acres of land in farm use, of which 75 % is in the southwest, central and eastern regions. Another two million acres is available for production, a potential increase of 16 per cent. The remaining 25 % of agricultural land in use is the northern and shield regions. In these areas the reserve is over 17 million acres. Although the use of much of this land is limited by soil and climate conditions, a significant proportion of it is suitable for forage and grain crops. The reserve of agricultural land includes small holdings, both residential and vacant, as well as land that has not been farmed for more than two years. Small holdings are those over 25.99 acres. These are considered large enough to be farmed. The vacant properties, included are those over 10.99 acres. Because they have no structures on them, they are considered a suitable size for certain agricultural uses. In releasing these statistics, Mr. Newman said "The assess- ment data demonstrate that in addition to its large acreage in agricultural use, Ontario also has a significant reserve of • agricultural land available for the future.” As a matter of interest Huron County has 763,933 acres in farm use and 3,988 acres in reserve land or expressed in percen- tages, there is .5% reserve land in Huron County. Middlesex County has 691,859 in farm use and 3,526 acres in reserve land. This again amounts to .5% reserve land in Middlesex Coun- ty. Farmers will be interested in knowing that there will be a 10% reduction in the premiums for winter wheat. The maxiumum premium rate for the 1977/78 crop is $3.75 per acre, which provides protection at $2.75 per bushel and a reseeding benefit of $25 per acre. Report on agricultural land use and reserves The $3 per acre premium rate provides for an established price per bushel of $2.25 and a reseeding benefit of $20. an acre. At the $2.25 per acre premium, the farmer gets protection at $1.75 a bushel and a $15 an acre reseeding benefit. The deadline for applications or renewals for the 1977/78 winter wheat plan is October 20, 1977. In making the announcement the Minister of Agriculture and Food said that Ontario wheat crops have been good in recent years and as a result claims payments have been low. "This good claims experience is reflected in the reduced premium for 1977/78". Crop insurance which is available for 30 crops, is a production guarantee insurance plan, which provides farmers with protection against most natural hazards. If a farmer's actual productionis less than his guarantee, his crop insurance will compensate him for the difference. The commission an- nually reviews and updates each insurance plan to reflect chang- ing conditions in the field. Application forms and further information are available from local crop insurance agents or from the Crop Insurance Com- mission of Ontario, Legislative Buildings, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1B7. The Minister of Agriculture and Food, has also announced that crop insurance for winter barley is available this fall for the first time. The deadline for applications for the 1977/78 is Oc- tober 20th, 1977, the premium is $3.00 per acre. Winter barley will be covered under the spring grain contract because of its similarity to spr- ing sown barley. Farmers who now have a spring grain contract will simply add winter barley to their spring grain acreage when they renew their spring grain contract. The amount of protection for winter barley is the same as that for spring grain crops with a winter -kill reseeding benefit of $25 per acre and a production guarantee of 31/2 cents per pound. Just a reminder to organizations, municipalities, and individuals interested in the preservation of agricultural land that December 31st, 1977, will be the deadline for public comment on the government's Green Paper, Planning for Agriculture: Food Land Guidelines, The Food LandGuidelineswere released in Feburary for com- ment by municipalities, farm organizations and other in- terested groups and individuals. They will be reviewed in the light of the comments received and amended if necessary. They will then be adopted as government policy on the preservation of agricultural land. Municipalities will be expected to adhere to the principles expressed in the guidelines in preparing plans and zoning by-laws. Effective January 1st, 1978, a change will take place in the program of Wintario support for capital projects. Wintario has since its incep- tion provided substantial assistance towards construction projects to develop facilities of a cultural and recreational nature. The program which shares with the significant support of the local community in establishing accommodation for the perfor- ming and visual arts, sports and recreational activities, libraries, musuems and the restoration of heritage property, has been quite successful. The program has responded to requests for grants for eligible projects for which construction began afte the beginning of 1975 when Wintario commenced. Now nearly three years later, many Wintario assisted facilities are completed and are effectively serving the community. Commencing on January 1st, 1978, all proposals for a capital project requiring assistance through the Wintario Capital Grant Program must be sub- mitted for consideration before the project begins. Municipal authorities and community organizations will be required to give thorough consideration of the implications of developments before they embark upon capital projects for new construction or alterations. Such assessment should cover aspects such as capital and operating costs and the resources for these, on going fiscal responsibility, community needs and public participation, and the visual and environmental effect in the community. After January 1st, 1978, Win- tario assistance will not be provided for projects already un- der construction or completed prior to application for con- sideration of eligibility within the Wintario criteria. Applicants wishing to under- take a capital project for which they will be requesting a grant through the Wintario program must first discuss their plans with the local field consultant of the. Ministry of Culture and Recreation and apply for Confir- mation of Eligibility which is ap- proval in principle. The Confir- mation of Eligibility will be valid for one year from the date of an- nouncement by the Ministry dur- ing which time applicants must apply for Approval. Beware of silo gas Stay out of silos — that's the advice of experts at the Farm Safety Association of Ontario for farmers who want to avoid the dangers of silo gases, Three fatalities caused by silo gas (nitrogen dioxide) were reported to the Farm Safety Association in September, accor- ding to Larry Swinn, public relations co-ordinator. "Nitrogen dioxide is formed as a by-product of the fermentation process in the silo," says Mr. Swinn, "This gas is formed in the early stages of the ensiling process anywhere from six hours to two weeks after the silo is filled." Under ideal conditions silo gas does not occur, he says, and ex- perts are not sure exactly what conditions cause the develop- ment of the lethal gas. Although there have been fatalities caused by silo gas for many years, the problem has been greater in the past 10 years. Larger air -tight silos and the in- creased use of nitrogen fertilizer account for the increased in- cidence of silo gas. Concentrations of 200 parts per million of nitrogen dioxide, for a period of five minutes, can be lethal, according to Mr. Swinn. Readings taken at the base of some silos show concentrations of up to 56,000 parts per million. Mr. Swinn advises farmers to stay out of silos for at least two weeks after filling to allow time for the gas to dissipate. If it is necessary to enter the silo before the two weeks are up, run the blower for 15 to 20 minutes before and while you are in the silo. Never go into a silo alone. Use a life line and an outside ox- ygen supply. The gas has a sweet, bleachy odor and may show up orangish yellow in color. If there is the slightest smell, or irritation of the eyes or throat, get out of the silo as quickly as possible, says Mr. Swinn. Silo gas can kill quickly or can result in pneumonia hours after exposure. Immediate treatment by your doctor can reduce lung damage and prevent pneumonia. For more information about silo gas, contact Mr, Swinn, at the Farm Safety Association of Ontario, 2 Quebec Street, Guelph, Ontario or call (519) 823- 5600. HURON SANITATION CAN OFFER YOU PHONE ED LOVIE PHONE JOHN HOTSON AT 238-2776 AT 238-2140 If no answer call 238-8240 for prompt reply. PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE Portable Toilets are available 7 days a week with Maintenance and Delivery included. R.R. 1, GRAND BEND AUCTION SALE Of Household Furnishings •Antiques & Misc. Sat., Oct. 15th, 1 p.m. Sharp For the estate of Mrs. Martine Denomme, Mary Street, Zurich, Ontario. In case of inclement weather sale will be held in Bonthron's Warehouse, Mensal!. HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS & MISC: 2 chesterfield suites, 2 recliner chairs, swivel rocker, odd chair, foot stool, 3 tier mahogany table, plant stand, coffee table, book shelf, shelf unit, coat rack, floor & table lamps, pictures and frames, mirror, hi fi radio and record player, radio, ash tray maple floor stand, pole Tamp, 6 piece dining room suite, 3 piece bedroom suite, bed, springs, mattress, single bed and mattress, youth bed, dresser with mirror, 2 nite tables, blanket box, dresser lamps, Kelvinator refrigerator, Moffat 30" range, Beatty wringer washer, Inglis dryer, Sanyo 8000 BTU air conditioner, 5 piece kitchen suite, step stool, odd chair and stool, electric clocks, dishes, blender, pots and pans, electric fry pan, dehumidifier, humidifier, carpet sweeper, Airway vacuum cleaner, GE vacuum cleaner, electric broom, electric fan, card table, electric lawn mower, 100 ft. ex- tension cord, 25 ft. cord, hand lawn mower, hedge clippers, lawn chairs, picnic table, 2 step ladders (1 aluminum) garden tools, electric sander, drill and bits, 34 hp motor, grinding and buffing wheel, double habatchi, cord of wood (cut), several other items. ANTIQUES: press back rocking chairs, trunk, oil painting by Jusal, chalk painting (Queen Victoria period), wooden rocking chairs, table. with drawer, end tables, parlor table with glass feet, treadle sewing machine, cherry table and 6 chairs, buffet, baby high chair, 3 wooden chairs, copper boiler and lid, small fern table, iron fry pan, wooden rolling pin, crockery bed pan, straight razor, press back commode arm chair, odd chair and many other items. TERMS CASH Norm Whiting, Auctioneer Phone Exeter 235-1964 Refreshment booth open.