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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-10-01, Page 9FARM THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 1, 1980 — A9 Agri-f®®d week October 13®13 The annual celebration of Agri -Food Week has been set for October 6 to 13 this year. The purpose of the week is to help bring a greater awareness andappreciation eiatiindustriee importance of farming and in the Province. It is also aimed at encouraging consumers to purchase Ontario agricultural products with the promotion of this year's Agri -Food W eek slogan - "Buy the Food your Neighbor Grows." Agriculture and Food Minister, Jack Riddell, noted between 130,000 vand 150,000 people work on Ontario farms, many thousands more employed in process- ing, packaging, transporting and selling the products. That makes it an extremely important industry in this province," Mr. Riddell said. "Agri -Food W eek is a good time for all of us to remember the contributions our farmers and others working in the industry make to our quality of life and to the economy," In relation to other counties in Ontario, Huron County has the largest acreage of improved farm land. Agri -Food Week is sponsored by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. ti EXPANDING HIS HORIZONS —Seaforth Mayor Alf Ross showed a keen Interest Sunday In the dying of fabrics, as shown to film by Jayne Cardno. The exhibit was he ell f eh rajphat Clderfest, held Sunday at the Van Egmond House. CONTRIBUTION RECOGNIZED — During the Municipal Electric Association, District 6 convention held at'the Clinton Legion on September 17 the commissioner of the Clinton PUC, Don Symons, centre, was presented with the 15 year Long Service Award. Making the presentation were Art Edmunds, left, chairman of District 6 of the MEA and JoEmile eO' phen, chairman of the MEA. F3enlcrupt farmers offered help othersdwill be forced to do so," Mr. Wise Eemploymen ed iandAimmigra on Canada after iculture Canada and said. Mr. Bouchardindicated the new measures consultation with provincial governments "will make this transition less difficult for and nf� re responsible Canada a ad aE Employment ent farm families who must leave the farm, by he improving their chances of finding other program. employment or starting a new business." The program offers assistance in several ways. It provides financial support during the period of transition to help defray living expenses. It also offers training, job search and relocation assistance, where necessary. An initial grant is possible for those wanting to start a new non -farming busin"ss. Professional and personal counselling is also ave ]able. Finally, the program can provide an incentive to employers to hire eligible family members who have difficulty finding work. ' Farmers who have stopped farming between February26 and September 1, 1986, must apply before March 1, 1987. Those who leave farming after September 1, 1986, must apply within six months of doing so, or they may apply up to three months before they cease farming. The Ministers added that the program was Farm families who have no choice but to give up farming because of financial difficulties can look for help from the new $46.6 -million Canadian Rural Transition Program (CRTP). CRTP will provide eligible farm families with financial assistance, job counselling and training. Being self-employed, farmers have generally not been eligible for this type of federal assistance in the past. In announcing the details of this assistance program, Agriculture Minister John Wise and Employment and Immigration Minister Benoit Bouchard said they wanted to take concrete action by helping all those who have to leave the farm and take up angther way of life. Noting that farming is a way of life as well as a business, the two Ministers pointed out the CRTP has been designed to smooth the way for necessary change. "Many Canadian farmers face serious financial problems. The federal government will continue to support them through various programs. However, some farmers won't be able to continue farming even with that help. Some have already had to give up farming; RICK WYATT is here NOW Grant received The 'township of 'tuckersmith has been granted $90,000 for the construction of watermains in Egmondville, Environment Minister Jim Bradley and Jack Riddell, M.P.P. iluron-Middlesex and Minister of Agriculture and Food recently announced. A first payment of $81,297 as a contribution toward the total cost of the project estimated at $153,000 has been forwarded to the Township. Tt.A project is scheduled for completion by October 1986. Pictures next week Seaforth District High School held its graduation ceremonies Friday. Pictures from that event will appear in next week's Huron Expositor. HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT .PRESENTS Seaforth Area's First John Hart of Hart Ford -Mercury is pleased to announce Nat Rick Wyatt has joined his sales team. Rick, who Is married and has a baby girl, Is originally from the Holmesvllle, Clinton area. He looks forward to providing the same high levet of service, selection and satisfaction that Hart customers have come to expect. Rick would like to Invite you to drop In and see him for all your transportation needs — new or used cars or trucks or a Red Carpet lease. 1A210:111 rJt S** 401 th Seafortl$x 'i ► . 04°1°1 1LRWOOD MANOR Retirement Residence Seaforth 527-1140 HEALTH FAIR SEAFORTH DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL W�dneSday, October 8 Announcing New Lower Rates For all accommodations Daily rates from $25.00 GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES ALSO AVAILABLE Call 527-1440, ask for Catherine McClure, R.N 12 NOON to 8:00 P.M. FREE FOR ALL AGES Health Fair displays will offer visitors a chance to obtain information about health issues important to them personally and to meet health professionals who are available within the community to provide advice or assistance. There will be something for everyone ranging from fitness tests or a computer lifestyle analysis to a Here's just a sampling of the displays and exhibits: *FITNESS TESTING •CLOSE-UP ON HEALTH Certified Fitness Appraisers will take your skinfold Health and Welfare's computer lifestyle analysis helps you measurement, test your grip strength, muscular strength, zero in on personal health 'problem' areas, rates your endurance and flexibility. status, makes suggestions. *HURON -PERTH LUNG ASSOCIATION •HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION A respiratory technologist will be on hand with a Test oknowledge d ter, a carbon monoxide monitor, hand-out mater wheelYoucoulwin a about trizeart health on their roulette spirometer, ials. AEROBICS DEMONSTRATION - - 3:15P.M. CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION Blood glucose testing, display of syringes, tablets, swabs, bashers, CDA cookbook. *SEXUALITY Family Planner Ruth Linton will be available to provide information or answer questions on any aspect of sexuality from birth control methods to sexually transmitted diseases. *FOOD AND FITNESS A computer program will be available to analyze your food intake for one day. A nutritionist and dietitian on hand to answer questions. *CENTRE FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH Questionnaire on self-esteem. hand-out material, staff member to answer questions. roulette wheel that teaches about heart health. Special events include the Heart and Stroke Foundation's "Jump Rope for Heart Skippers". Karate demonstrations and possibly a chance to get involved in an aerobics class - just for the health of ill from ©CITIZEN • Diamond Set Dial 8425 •HURON COUNTY HOSPITALS A variety of activities and exhibits including farm safety video, proper care of skin, 'coping with loss', and a stress change and sickness questionnaire. *CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY A motorized exhibit with pictures of normal, ernphysemic and cancerous lungs. Smokieg Sam - life -like smoking machine. *ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE includes videos on the use of seatbelts, and drinking and driving, display of samples of illicit drugs. •PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTION Includes demonstration slides, use of pool testing kits, rabies video. Water testing bottles available. •`BLIND IS ANOTHER KIND OF NORMAL' Susan Bell, will be on hand to teach people how to treat and or help a blind person and to discuss measures to take to prevent blindness. This Advertisement Sponsored by the following Community -Minded Businesses: The quality timepiece for that man of distinction Layaway terms available T.J. DEVEREAUX Chiropractor Main St. S. 527-1242 THE HURON EXPOSITOR Main St. 527-0240 A NSTETT MEMBER AMERICAN 8Arben SI CLINTON 284 Man St EXETER 26 Main st S SEAFORTH 135 Oueen St East ST. MARY. 203 Durham St E WALKERTON 2 The Square GODERICH GEM SOCIETY JiM ETUE INSURANCE Main St. 5. 527-0720 MUTUAL LIFE OF CANADA Fritz Steipmeler, B.A. Egmondville SEAFORTH INSURANCE BROKER LTD. Main St. S. 527-1610 Donald Eaton Ken Cardno 527-0965 SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Centennial Dr. 527-1650 SEAFORTH VETERINARY CLINIC . Main St, N. 527-1760 SEAFORTH & DISTRICT AMBULANCE SERVICE GARY BETTLES OWNER -OPERATOR 5271751