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Agri-notes
(By Adrian Vos)
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My city friend Harry asked me recently why
I would like my son to be a farmer. "You
people are always. complaining that farming is
a poor way of investing your money. You work
long and hard. Thousands of you 'are leaving
the farm scene each year and yet y ou want
your boy to get into this poor business."
"Well Harry, it's this way," I answered, "I
know both sides of the story. I had city jobs for
the biggest part of my life and made some
good money too, but when I 'visited my farm
friends I always was impressed with the way
they lived. Compared with the life in the
factory, which was boring and uninteresting
and where there was no loyalty to the firms we
worked for, farming is alive and always a
challenge. In most factories we didn't often
know what the parts we were producing were
used for. There was ver:, little pride in our
product and more often than not we
downgraded our own work. The foreman was
always hovering in the background and when
anyone suggested a better way to do
somethi. g, he appeared to be afraid to adapt
it,' for the general foreman might think that he
should have done the improvement before
this."
"The farmer on the other hand always tries
to improve on his crops or his livestock. He is
proud when his fields are free of weeds or
when his livestock gets a high grade when
processed. He tries to get as many pounds of
meat for as low an amount of feed as is
possible and when he succeeds he not only
gets a better income but has a sense of
achievement he can get seldom anywhere
else."
"On top of this I don't believe that farming
will always be a poor investtnent. With the
new awareness among fritmers that together
they ate stronger, and getting better and
better organized, the financial returns are
bound to get better. As yeti Can see Harry,
when I encourage my boy to learn farming, I
Aso in the firm belief that a good future lies
ahead for him: Of coUrse f as in any other
profession, to keep abreast of new
developments is the key to a successful farm
enterprise and this entails continuous study.
But the rewards are high, especially in
satisfaction.-''
Harry muttered sottiething aboirt his city
job not being all that bad and We left it at that.
14-41:1E SEUSSSI.S POST. JULY 17, IOU
MOVING VEHICLE emblem,
Drive slowly on rough surfaces
and slopes or when visibility is
poor---such as through tall grass,.
* Reduce speed when turning or
near ditch es..
* Keep guards and shieldS in
place and shut-off power before
unclogging or servicing
machinery.
* Keep children off and rlotot
all machinery.
Don't use "boy-sized" trutor&
for man-sized jobs,
Take time for safety!
Ontario believes
that residents 65 or over,
the blind and the disabled
should have an income of
at least $2600 a year.
In July, Ontario will introduce a Special Benefits
program. It will place extra funds on top of federal
Guaranteed Income Supplements—enough to guarantee
the elderly who are qualified residents of Ontario
an income of $2600 a year. Blind and disabled
people who qualify for Family Benefits will also
be entitled to these special benefits.
Beginning September 1, approved drugs prescribed by
a doctor or dentist will be available, free of
charge, to those qualifying for the special benefits
outlined above, Family Benefits or the federal
Guaranteed. Income Supplement. Drug cards will be
mailed automatically. You don't have to apply for them.
Who will receive these special benefits?
If you are 65 or over
(with an annual income of less than $2600).:.and
you now receive both Old Age Security and the
Guaranteed Income Supplement... ,
You will receive our benefits cheque each
month. antomaticallv.You do not have to apply for it.
If you are 65 or over
(with an annual income of less than S2600)_and
you do not receive any federal income supplement...
please give us a call.
Our telephone number is shown below—.
If you are' blind or disabled...
and you now receive assistance under Ontario's Family
Benefit Program...".
you will receive your benefits cheque each
month. automatically:You do not have to apply for it.
If you are blind Or disabled..,
and you do not receive Provincial assistance—
please give us a call,
Our telephone number is shown below.
Any questions? Call us, free of charge. Dial "0"
and ask the operator for Zenith 8-2000
Residents within the Metro Toronto
local calling area should dial 965-8470.
Ontario
GuAAANTEEDANNUALINCOmE sys-rtm
Williairi 'bavis,
Aerie 'brunette,.
Mihitter of tOttlinunitV and'
Social Services'
Frank Miller,.
Minister of Health'
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Take time for 'safety, farmers told
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REPORT
Recent investigations carted
out by OPP officers at the
Wingham Detachment include:
Twelve investigations with
twelve persons charged under the
Liquor Control Act.
Ten charges laid with sixteen
warnings issued under the
Highway Traffic Act.
Twenty-three other
investigations.
On Monday, July 8 ,. Irene
Dobson of R.R.#1, Formosa and
Garry Campbell of Oakville were
involved in an accident on 86
Highway, east of the Maitland
River Bridge. Damage estimated
at $350.00. •
On Tuesday, July 9, James T.
Bannon of Mississauga was
involved in a single car accident
on #86 ' Juct. #4 Highways.
Damage estimated at $20.00.
On Friday, July 12, Lennie K.
Whitfield of R.R.#3, Blyth, was
involved in a single car accident
on #16 Huron County Road. here
were no injuries. Damage
estimated at $500.
On Saturday, July 13, Darryle
K. Baylor of Fordwich struck a
parked truck - at the Fordwich
Feed Mill Parking lot. There were
ne injuries. Damage estimated at
$875.00.
Each year some 90 Canadians
are killed and approxim, ?.13/4.800
others are injured, many
permanently, in accidents
involving farm tractors.
• This sobering information was
released by the Canada Safety
Council which, in co-operation
with Agriculture Canada,
sponsors Farm Safety Week, July
25-31.
It is estimated, by farm safety
experts, that a 75% reduction in
the severity of farm tractor
accidents could -be realized if the
machines were equipped with
prOtective frames or crush
resistant frames, cabs and seat
belts were worn. These devices'.
are available in newer models.
Farmers not using machines so
equipped should consult the
manufacturer's representative
concerning modifications.
The operator can dO much to
prevent overturn, or any other
tractor accident, by observing the
following basic rules:
* Be familiar with the .operating
and -maintenance manuals for all
machines.
* Keep in good physical and
mental condition by getting
plenty of rest, dressing
comfortably, working at a pace
within your physical capabilities
and taking frequent rest breaks.
* Avoid operating on steep slopes
and stay clear of ditches,
embankments, etc.
* When travelling farm machines
along roads at speeds of less than
25 MPH display the SLOW