The Lucknow Sentinel, 1985-07-24, Page 6Page 6—'Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, July 24, 1985
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1985
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Farm fatalities
needlessly climbing
Farming is a dangerous business. That's nothing new for
farmers work with tractors and machinery all day long,
especially at planting and harvest time. However, injuries
and fatalities continue to climb.
According to a study by the Farm Safety Association,
Huron County had a total of 25 farm fatalities from 1975 to
1984. This figure represents the third highest total of farm
deaths .in. Ontario. In 1984 alone,: a total of 50 farm deaths
were reported. Tractor rollovers caused a total of 10 deaths
J and approximately 22 more people were killed with other
farm machinery.
A survey of lost time injuries reported 3,058 injuries in
1984 compared with 2,809 injuries in 1983 and 2,472 in 1982.
Of' the injuries .reported in 1984, 41, per cent happened to
workers 25 years and younger.
These are all grim statistics: But, , they, serve as a
reminder that accidents can and do happen on farms. It also.
emphasizesthe importance of fostering .farm, safety.
To further get this message across to farmers, the week of
July25 to:31 has'been designated as Farm Safety Week. It's
designed to increase public attention to the hazards that
surround agriculture.
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• However, it's up to the individual farm to practise and
promote farm safety. Hopefully, with more emphasis placed
on safety on the farm, needless injuries and death can be
greatly reduced.. Let's be careful out there. • • A. R,
Happy anniversary
to Jr. Farmers
Self-help and community betterment.
That's the slogan of the Junior Farmers, an organization.
that provides ioung people with a chance . to meet new
friends . and• also teaches them to take responsibility.
Recently, the West Huron Junior Farmers held their 10th
anniversary celebrations. It was not only a fun timefor the.
members but also a chance for them to show the public what„
they have accomplished over the years.
The Junior Farmers in our area'have donated a great deal
of time . and effort toward a number of worthwhile
\community projects. 'Well done. May you have many more
anniversaries. , A.R.
4-H
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4-H fitting
competition
(Photos byAlan Rivett);
Seven 441 members from the area took part in a competition at
Ernest Aekert's, farm in Holyrood called Fitting. The object of
the contest is to groom the cattle up to show standards within
an hour. The cattle are splashed with water then each team
goes into actionusing brushes, clippers and vacuum cleaners to
get the cattle into the best shape possible. Here, Paisley.4-H
members. (from left) Dale Alexander, Margie Fenner, Rosanne
Calhoun ' and Paul Ribey each' have a spedfic job to do in the
grog, ming process. Above, ,Paul Whey and .Rosanne Calhoun
clip the head area of the heifer.
The new 1 community hall was indeedki
very ' large'- building, but when all the
people were gathered together for the
wedding reception of James and Rebecca
Cameron, there was not too much room
left. Folding tables were part of the hall's
equipment but there were not sufficient to
accommodate all the guests,. Some tables
and forms were improvised by bringing.
planks from the saw mill and setting them
on logs.
Perhaps the greatest attraction for the
womenfolk was the new kitchen. It was
equipped with large ovens, all manner of
cooking utensils and even running water. A
windmill pump had specially been erected
for the purpose to fill a large tank. The
water was thus fed by gravity into the
kitchen. '
While most of the women were at
' church, a few stayed behind in the hall to
put the finishing touches to the meal, and
what . a meal it was! There was a wide
selection of meats - chicken, beef,' pork and
Iamb. At that time of the year, there was
still an ample supply of fresh vegetable$,
°and scones and bread were baked right
there in the kitchen.
There was only one table covered with
white linen and, that had been specially
prepared for the bride, groom and leading
personalities of the '',community. When
everybody was standing at their places, the
Reverend: Duncan MacLeod thanked the
lord for what they were about to receive.
It was a difficult task to dish out food to.
so many people and women were called
from the tables 'too help with the serving.
• When the meal' was over everybody lent
a hand to 'clear away the tables to make
way for the entertainment and the dancing.
The forms were arranged all around the
walls:
"It's a fine big hall,'`. MacCrimmon said
to Ian Jamieson. "In bad weather, we'll, be
able to drill the militia right here!"
There were of course many uses for a
building of such •a size and anbody who
had previously doubted the need for such a
place, changed their minds on that
wedding day, especially when warmed
With a little water of life.. •
It was not appropriate to engage in
energetic Highland dancing 'so soon after
the meal, and various members of the com-
munity entertained the gathering.' It
appeared that what was enjoyed the most,
Was the singing of the old songs - young
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and old joined in and sang at the tops of
their voices. '
There were two' fiddlers amongst the
stonemasons and they were greatly apprec-
iated when the dancing began. Of course,
the . music of MacCrimmon was enjoyed
best of all and he played somellively reels
for the high steppers to show their skills.
To escape from the warmth of the hall,
many of the older people wandered outside
into the fresh air. They stood in groups,
chatting about the early days at Redtrees,
whilst their children whooped it up inside.
Unfortunately'an old widow called Mrs.
MacNair was suddenly taken ill. Whilst
one of the men ran to get Doctor Cameron,
they laid the sweet old 'lady on the grass.
"What's wrong wi' ye Jessie?" one of
the women asked.
"Och, tis only mi auld body, lass. I' am
happy I came tae see the wedding, but now
I think it is time the gae hame.
When Doctor Cameron and Rebecca
arrived they decided to,'accompany Mrs.
MacNair home. They chose the first vehicle
which was available - the wedding
carriage!
On, reaching the old woman's cabin, they
put her on the bed. There was little they
could do to improve her failing condition.
"Ye dinna hae tae stay wi' me," she
whispered. "Away back tae the big hall an
enjoy yesel. I am a fine one tae take.a man
and his bride awa frae their friends on their
wedding day."
The doctor knew he would only be
wasting his •time by staying with the old
lady. She had literally come to the end of
her time.
"I'll send one of your friends to stay with
you, Mrs. MacNair," he said, as he walked
towards the door.
When the old woman began to reply,
Rebecca went over to her and placed her
ear to the old woman's mouth.
"There's nay need tae send, a body tae
me," she whispered, "Give me just a wee
while, then ask MacCrimnlon tae come and
play a' lament. I've had a wonderful life
lass, and i hope ye and the doctor will be as
happy as me and, my nian were!"