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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-04-12, Page 31THE HURON EXPOSITOR. APRIL 19, 1989 1 IA McKillop native named Agrologist President by Ron Wassink WALKERTON—Transition from Tradi- tion was the theme of the recent Ontario Institute of Agrologists conference, but the real transition happened at the meeting when Mac Bolton ofWalkertonwas elected president, the first agricultural represen- tative to hold that post. Bolton, who is the ag rep for Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Bruce County, assumed his new post at the con- ference held at the Talfsnian Ski Resort. Not only is he the first ag rep to be elected president, but he's also the first Bruce County resident to hold the post. The Ontario Institute of Agrologists (OLA) is an organization for those who have a bachelor of science degree, or another degree and are involved in agriculture. The OIA has been around since 1961, and for many years before that, there was the Agricultural Institute of Canada. The OIA was formed because organizers decided there should be profes- sional status in the province, says Bolton. The 0IA has about 1,200 members and its purpose is to be a voice for agriculture in general and for the professionals who work in agriculture. Members get together throughout the year at various conferences and meetings, mainly to keep up on the latest techological changes, and changes in agriculture. The "transition from tradition" theme was appropriate, says Bolton, as techology in agriclture is moving at a rapid pace. Right now, work is being done on cloning farm animals. One of the biggest changes farmers saw was the move from horses to mechanized farming. That change itself was so great that Bolton says he can't envision a change MAC BOLTON, Bruce County Agriculture Representative, was recently named presi- dent of the Ontario institute of Agrologists. He is a brother of Art Bolton of McKillop. Wassink photo. in the future that will be as great or that farm will continue because family farms will change,the face of farming as it did in are more efficient than large, corporate the late 1940s. farms. As for the future, he says the family "It's a myth that size is more efficient. I Seaforth PUC will inspect water tower this spring The Seaforth Public Utilities Commission will be making an inspection of its water tower this spring. B.M. Ross and Associates report that a leak spotted in the tower last month is no cause for alarm, and was caus- ed by weather and the expansion and con- traction of the metal tower, but recommend another inspection. The last inspection of the tower was done three years ago. Six years ago the commis- sion established a reserve fund to replace the tower in 10 to 15 years or when necessary. The upcoming study will tell whether the tower needs to be replaced or what maintenance is. necessary. NEGOTIATIONS In other business, the PUC Manager and office staff may soon finalize their working agreement, and a date will be set this month or in early May for negotiations meetings between the commission and its outside employees. HYDRO RATES Ontario Hydro informed the commission of an Energy Board Hearing to investigate rates and charges of hydro power for 1990. Ontario Hydro has proposed a 5.2 per cent rate increase in the average cost of supply- FICI3E deals with Lord's Prayer The Huron County Board of Education dealt with the. Lord's Prayer issue at its April meeting, when it passed a motion that: "The opening exercises in all public elementrary and secondary schools in Huron County must include O'Canada and may include inspirational readings which may include The Lord's Prayer and/or a moment of silence.'," Graeme Craig, chairman of the Education Committee which put together the opening exercises package, says recommendations were made only after -the committee con- sulted with other school boards, and its own elementary and secondary principals. He feels the ruling reflects the board's respect of the court of appeal ruling that no religion be given a position of primacy in public schools, but still has some of what is wanted by the people of Huron County. "We adopted our own position for our own system, and it's universal in our system," says Mr. Craig. "It does comply with the legislation, and is must." and he expects many schools will be using morals/values lessons in addition to ap- propriate readings. . PRINCIPAL APPOINTMENTS Al Sygrove has been appointed principal of Blyth Public School, Mr. Sygrove has been an elementary teacher with the HCBE since 1971, teaching at Victoria, Holmesville, Brookside, Walton and Seaforth Public School- In 1986 he was ap- pointed vice-princi or Walton P.S., and in the past year was vice-principal of Seaforth P.S. • Jim Moore has been appointed principal of Central Huron Secondary School. Mr. Moore has been with the Board since 1971. His teaching career began at Seaforth District High School. In 1978 he was ap- pointed head of the History department at Central. Huron. In 1982 he was appointed Vice Principal of SDHS, and in the past year he has held the executive assistant position at the Education Centre. Wayne Tessier has been appointed prin- Mr. Craig says the exact readings which cipal of Grey Public School. Mr. Tessier has will be appropriate in Huron County schools been an elementary school principal with is still being investigated, and a list of the Lake Superior Board of Education since readings will be passed at the board level. 1979. Arnold ]Blathers, HCBE Superintendent of Program, says "the Board is trying to meet the legislation, and do what the community wants and will accept. Mr. Bathers explains that the motion passed means classrooms must sing "0 Canada"; but may have a moment of silence, readings which respect Canada's multicultural society, or nothing. The op- tions are left largely open to the teacher, and they may do what they feel is ap- propriate based on the age of their students, etc. Mr. Mathers says the Board has also developed opening exercises which are bas- ed more on morals and values than religion, He also spent two years as a vice prin- cipal in a secondary school, allowing him to become knowledgeable aboutoperating pro- cedures in both panels and curriculum from Kindergarten to O.A.C. Carole Anne Yuz- wa has been appointed principal of Usborne Public School. She has been an elementary school vice principal in the Halton County Board of Education since 1982, prior to which she spent two years as an EAP facilitator with the board. She spent two years on the executive of the Ontario Teachers Federation from 1:15 to 1987 and has had many engagements throughout the province as a lecturer and trainer on such topics as Professional Planning and Goal Setting. ing power to Ontario utilities, which may have a determining effect on consumer rates. WATERMAATBREAK A watermain break occured on Isabella Street Saturday, April 8. The six inch main is five feet underground, and the cause of the break is not known. The break caused minimal inconvenience, however, and was repaired by noon the same day. A street light pole on West William Street was hit by a car on the weekend as well, and had to be replaced. UPCOMING WORK Listing upcoming work the utility will be doing the manager reports transformers have arrived at the Seaforth Community Hospital and will soon be energized. Once frost is out of the ground new four inch watermain will be installed for Seaforth Manor; a new residence on Brantford Street will be serviced; there is primary and a transformer to be installed in Brussels; in Dublin there is a secondary pole and underground to be installed for a new residence; and there are two 40 foot poles to raise on Dublin's Main Street. The Municipal Auditors have completed their hydro and water audit, the results of which will be available for the nest commis- sion meeting. think 300 acres is fairly reasonable for a family farm." Bolton was born and raised on a family farm in McKillop Township, near Seaforth. The Bolton farm is still in the family name as his brother, Art, and nephew run the farm and a seed business. Though Bolton still has an interest in the farm, his main interest in agriculture is working with farmers. He graduated from the University of Guelph in 1958, one year after his boss, Jack Riddell, minister of agriculture and food. Ironically, he followed in Riddell's father's footsteps by moving to Bruce County. The elder Riddell was ag rep in the county in the 1920s. Prior to taking the Bruce County post in 1970, Bolton was ag rep in Grey County from 195664; in York from 1964.66; and in Lanark from 1986-70. One of his goals in his term as president is to work on the pending licencing act to control services and goods in agriculture. When the legislation is passed, which may not happen until 1990, there will be laws in place to regulate agrologists. "We're one of the last professions to be regulated." He compares it to a medical doctor not being regulated. Without laws, there is no control, and that's what professional agologists want to see happen in their industry. Such things as consultants, which are growing in number, would have to be regulated. Right now, anyone can put up a sign and say they're an agricultural consultant. Agrologists want to clean up the in- dustry. Though Bolton says he doesn't think any farmers lost their business because of questionable practices, he says some have paide for products that weren't necessary, such as soil additives or forage preservatives. "There are products 'around that hopefully, if we had an act, would be off the market. We're working for the public good. Without an act, we're powerless to do anything but talk about it." ahhh,_, ihil, 1 Seaforth .SIGN Painting. By Paul Haley Wood and Plastic Signs Free Estimates Te, 527-1802 Seaforth Community Hospital SUPER SPRING LAWN SALE and BREAKFAST MAY LONG WEEKEND — May 20 a 21 r0 UNG ? ii i �€d 3 :off i �aeaf6aot i�u• a ... Suzy ... For Information, Cell 527-1650, Ext. 141 A Seeforth Community Hospital Building Fund Protect "fabric fantacies" Dress up your home with stylish designs that blend right in with your existing decor. You'll be delighted in the satisfaction of having beautiful custom made drapes and ac- cessories at low cost. 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Mayes Wilson, Ontario's minister of senior citizen's affairs, told county council that One+Btep Access is a major social ex- periment which. could preserve dwindling provineialhealth .care dollars while enban- ting servlcesfor,seniors. Wilson has beenunavailable for comment .ontthe-,cabinetdelay, but aspollesman for 4he'OfftceofSenior Citizen's Affairs: said the Surontproposal,,one.of threeCompleted in ' Ontaifo;rhas been;beforeccbinetafor some time. Mary Silver, a senior policy advisor, said she does not know why the decision has been delayed. "At this point, we've sent the material for- ward," Silver said. "I can't tell you anything more than that." Meanwhile, the Huron County Health Board has asked county council to send a delegation to Toronto in an attempt to speed the decision. "We are increasingly concerned about this," Dr. Bokhout said last week. 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