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The Huron Expositor, 1978-01-19, Page 15• n CATTLE BARN COLLAPSES — A large part of the' roof-:.of a .cattle barn, in the farm of George Vivian, R.R.2, Staffs, collapsed last Tuesdax, killing about a dozen anirrrals-.-CaUse brihe collapse is still under: investigation, but it-appears that-weak roof trusses Head cattleman to speak at IFederation may have been the culprit, according to Mr. Vivian. There were More than 400 cattle in the barn at the time of the collapse. ..(Expositor Photo) ' School board plans Match display DEEREI attend farming frontiers Farming Frontiers M- ille years most outstanding farm oriented film program -is coming your way see the latest in agricultural developments , and new John Deere Tractors and equipment. These films were made in many parts of the US and Canada Be sure to come. 1111 1(f(iiiJohn tkz. ere IL I, 1 fain ling ftonliers '78 „.„ si 11144 or, .11 How about tomorrow? Make sure now that you'll have adequate_ income to; enjoy your retifeinent years. The little you save now on a regular basis will mean a lot when your pay day years are over. Put your . savings- into a Victoria and Grey Registered ' Retirement Savings Plan. .and y . triUST COMPANY' SINCE .:tads Gun Control in Canada. II+Government of Canada Department of Justice Solicitor General Canada Gouvernement du Canada MiniVere , de la Justice Solliciteur general Canada Gun Control.1 Working together to save lives. • 4, Through Firearms Acquisition, Certificates and the court's' prohibition power's. The provincially administered F.A.C. system will come into effect January 1, 1979. It is designed to prevent unfit and incompetent persons from acquiring guns. The new prohibition powerollows the courts to take guns away from dangenzus persons. - *it • • a E HURON, 00$11"Oft; r, 15 am • About a dozen cattle died under tons of snow and debris last Tuesday when the east half of the roof of a modern barn on the farm of George Vivian, R.It4, collapsed. There were between 400 and 459 cattle:in the barn at the time of the collapse, Mr. Vivian says. Investigation into the cause of the collapse is continuing; though. Mr. Vivian bays it -appears roof • trusses which gave w ay, may ..;.have been faulty. "We're not just too sure what happened' at this point", Mr. Vivian said and he addeththat it may be impossible to determine the cause in the tangle of rubble and snow that plunged to the floor of the barn when the roof gave way,. The barn was insured for wind d•m,age. but not for snow load Mr Vivian says; He- estimated that he snow load on the roof at the ti e of the collapse 'Was only about 25 percent; f the lead the trusses were suppoied to carry, Engipeers`from the Ministry of Agriculture Were on the scene last week, gathering information which will be run through a , computer..at the University of Guelph 'in .tal&ffort to uncover the .cause, of the roof failure. ' Mr. Vivian 'h as also hired' a private engineering firm to investigate the incident, and says the case may end up in court. • The debris has net yet been cleaned up, Mr. Vivian says, and it may' be some time before the. barn can be rebuilt.' In the meantime h, is continuing to use the space on,the west side of the barn,- where Ode roof remains intact; for cattle. Plowmen Warr bus to convention , Men",o Parkas and Jackets Ffical Clearance • 20 OA CiF . Men's Clothing and accessories 25% OFF - The Ontario • Plowmen!s Association Convention will be held at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto,, on' Feburary 13th and 14th. A United Trails coach. will leave from' the Seaforth and District High School at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 'February 14tb: If required, a second bus will leave Wingham at the • same time. Anyone with an interest in travelling to the , O.P.A. 'Convention, to support the Huron County ' delegation in ..their presentation, should contact' Bob Gibson in the North (335-3277), Claire 'Deichert in the South (236-4130), and the AGricultural Office, Clinton in Central Huron (482-3428 or Zenith 7-2800,'`_y 'February 3. • Phone the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Clinton, you wish accommodation, at t Royal York Hotel, for , Sunday or Monday night. Pleaie call Prior to February 3', the—Huron Plowing Match committee says. The prograM begins on Monday, February 13th, with The majority of Canadian gun Owners have traditionally supported gun control in Canada. Many of these people are sports huntersi, target shooters or collectors, and others use-their-guns to bunt ortraplirorder--• - to-support their families. Generally,lhey are Canada's responsible gun users. . There is a small but growing group of people in Canada r however, who make criminal use of guns. For example, armed robberieS increased 38% from 1974 to 1976. It is this group.that the new gun control legislation will deal with through longer, mandatory prison sentences and prohibition powers. The misuse of guns is' increasing as well. Last year approximately 300 people were victims of homicidevvith a gun. Many in an impulsive moment of violence among family members or friends. Neliv, court-ordered prohibitions, ponce search and seizure poWers, and higher gun safety standards will reduce the needless toll of deaths and injuries. • With the continued support of Canadians for gun control, we will'reduce the' criminal and irresponsible use of guns. In short, we'll be working together to save liVes. "I own my own guns. FlOw does the new Gun Control legislation affect me?" If you own only hunting rifles and you store them safely, it won't affect you at all. However, certain other guns will be either restricted or prohibited. Basi y, all centre-fire semi-automatics wla barrel length of less than 181/2 " arc now restricted and must be registered. Handguhs 'have been restricted since 1934. Sawed-off rifles and shotguns, guns with silencers and fully automatic weapons, are now prohibited, except those fully automatics registered to collectors before January 1, 19'78. Perth. Federation of Agriculture President, Ken Green told the Japtidry meeting of the federation in. Mitchell that the two guests who will speak at this years annual meeting "should pro:We interesting." " Chairman of, the Canadian Cattlemens,Association, Chad& Gracy will speak to the farmers on the advantages of an Unregulated marketing system. With somewhat of an opposing opinion, Dr. George Collin, Chairman of the Farm Products Marketing Board with the „ Ministry of Agriculture and Food will' speak on, the service to the producer of marketing boards. According to Green the speakers weren't invited to incite a debate, "This will just give the •'.farriters botlt _.,,sides of the marketingthing.4 ' Green said the Wiest .speakers• shOuld "draiv a few questions" from the farmers attending the annual meeting. As well as the speakers the annual meeting (Feb. 15) will involve the election of new executive and directors: O.F.A. field representative Don MacFarlane Said he hopes those .. Perth County farmers who live in the nort,h (Elma and Wallace, Townships) will, come out and sUPPort someone for provincial dirlctorship. The north Perth Urea has been without a representative because no one would stand for election. Federation Day will be just part of the Many activities scheduled ,(,for Agricultural week (Feb. 13-18) , Each• day of the Week will represenl one of the many Inns of agriculture such as Pork, Dairy, Soil and Crop tc, he Ag Week activities will centre around the coliseum—in Stratford. Ontario Fedea.ration• of Agriculture members should take note that a major restructuring has taken place with O.F.A. field staff heads in the province„ O.F.A. field representative Don MacFarlane told the January meeting Of the Perth County Federation that the shuffling of field staff heads was done to improve liaison among, the- staff and to improve communications in general. ;MacFarlane said the restructuring. of the supervisory staff should indirectly improve services to the individual service members and member ot'ganixations. tinder the original system Gerry Carey was supervisor of field staff for the whole ,province. The new system will see the province divided into three , sections; Western, Central, and. Eastern. Carey will continue his role as supervisor but his jurisdiction will . involve the eastern counties-only,. James Greensladill hold the sane position for `"the central region and area officer for Huron County,. William Crawford, will be apervisory consultant for Wester Ontario. Mr. Crawford • ' will be responsible fOr the counties of Eldon, ,Kent, Esse Middlesex, Lampton, Huron, erth, Oxford, • Brnce and Grey.. He Will serve as adviso r to the field representatives in the region and Will aid in dealing with problen-is common to farmerS in the western' section. registration at IA* p.m. FrOm 1;30, until 4:00„ there will be a discussion-by Ed Starr, Director,' O.P.A. about the cooperative roles of the O.P.A. and the Local' ' Committee, _This will be 'very timely information. • All- Committee Chairmen should try to be there. There will , be an evening banquet with entertainment arranged by Miss Zena Cheevers. The Huron County presentation will be on Tuesday, February 14th, beginning shortly before • noon. The Seaforth and District '1 High School Girls' Band will be leading the delegation in.Se veral from the delegation will be speaking, including Chairman Howard Datars, Vice Chairman RoyitattiSon, 0.P.A. Director and Host Farmer Jim Armstrong,' as well as the 1978 ,Huron County arden Gerry Ginn. Every week , more- and more people discover what mighty jobs are accomplished by low cost Hurl:in Expositor Want Ads. Dial. 527-0240, All. Toques,4Caps, Gloves, Winter Underwear and Turtle-Neck Sweaters Mens Sports Coats & Blazers $35.00 Boys Polo Pe:lamas' $5.95 A Full Line Of "ENS WORK BOOTS At Special Prices ILL 0 1-SH m.,. Wear• 527-0995 Seaforth , "Why is Gun Control so imPortafit?" Ultirnately, to make Canadians safer' ' from the rnisuse of firearms. Last yeatalone . over l„400 people were killed' by guns. Through tighter firearms control, "safety edifelitiotralidifie encouragement of responsible 'gun ownership and use, we will be able toreduce the level of firearm violence. "I would like to learn more abOut the safe and proper use of guns, and more detail on restricted and prohibited weapons. Who , should I see?" Contact your local police departme'nt, Chief Provir)cial Firearms Officer ; or write: Gun Control in Canada, 340 Laurier Avenue.West, Ottawa, Ontario, K I A OP& The Huron County Board 'of Edwation will be showing its wares at the 1978 International Plowing. Match being held in Huron County. A plowing match , Committee recommended to 'the liOard Wednesday that an educational display be budgeted for 'and set- up at the site 'of the plowing match. The committee suggested that .,the board make the media centre co-ordinator D. J. Biemaii responsible forttlie ,:disPla.y. aid that Mr. Rieman :be giVen me to work, with. Robert. Allan, Superintendent of education and administrative advisor-al the committee, told the board that' a very rough estimate of money needed for the display would be $1,000. Allan said that the committee was' thinking of purchasing a mixer for slide projectors, to be used in the display adding that the machine would get plenty of use in the board---office after the plowing match. "The thought was that if we were going to have 'a public= display it shOuld be decent," Mr. Allan told the board. , ClasS'ified Ads pay dividends. PRESENTED AT ,.LOGAR . Farm NuipmOttltd. on No 23 Highwoy-N, Mite I RR 5. Tel. 347-2691 -- Pild0Vi 20 0 m "I'm glad you'regetting tougher with criminals using firearms.. What happens.to them?" Anyone convicted of using a firearm while committing.or attempting to commit a criminal-offerisewitl-besent-toprison for-not---- less than one year and not mote than 14 years. This sentencecannot be suspended. • As well, maximum prison. sentences for other firearm offences have been doubled. ' "Is it true that, police officers have new, extended search and seizure goners?" Yes. Police officers can now seize firearms without a search warrant if they consider them hazardous to the immediate safety of any individual. They will then have to justify Abe grounds for the search to a magistrate.' "I now own a prohibited weapon. What do I do?" It is against the law to be in possession of a prohibited weapon. You should conta...: ,yotir local police as soon as possible in order to turn the weapon over to them or to make other arrangements for its disposal. Failure to do so could result in your being prdsecuted. .;;; "What does safe handling and storage of wins. have to do with Gun Control?". Last year in Canada, there were over 120 accidental deaths due to the careless use of firearms. Under the new legislation, gun Owners are responsible for the safe storage of their weapons. For example, if your gun is used in a criminal action, you could be charged with careless storage if such is decided in court. • •:"111/1y rifle is now ottire'restrieted list. . How do I register it?" • Contact yourlocal police immediately and register the gun with them. Failure to do. , so is punishable by a prison sentence of up to five years. "How do you plan ott keeping guns out of the hands of people who aren't able to use them safely?"