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Times-Advocate, 1988-01-13, Page 23Times -Advocate, January 13, 1988 Page 23 'one' foot hi mow' bYrr, 0 SATURDAY BOTTLE DRIVE - Jeff Barnes, Jennifer Stasik, Geoff Stasik and Steven Oke are shown retu ing to the depot at Exeter's Valu Mart store during Saturday's bottle drive by the Guide and Scouting groups in 1 °ter. Premier blows out candles Premier David Peterson blew out candles on a Centennial cake to mark the 100th anniversarrj of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculturc and Food. Peterson visited the OMAF head- -quarters at 801 'Bay Street to launch the Centennial year with Deputy Minister Clayton Switzer and mini stry staff. • "In 1888, agriculture'` leading role in this province was highlight- ed by Bic formation of a separate de- partment," said Peterson. "One hun- dred years later, this industry is still a cornerstone of the economy. The history and heritage of this province was built by farmers." - "This -year, the ministry marks 100 years of service to die agri-food industry. With the many oats planned, OMAF will be pay r g tribute to those who produce, pro- cess and market our food," he said. During his visit to OMAF head office, Peterson was met in the lob- by by ministry staff dressed in peri- od: costume. He formally launched the ministry's year-long salute to • BOWLERS ADVANCE The High -Low Zone finals spon- sored by Walker's "Special Old" were held at Lucan -Lanes Sunday. Winners were: Gary ,Melvin and Deb Ciuciura +227, Kirby Berdan. and Rob Riley +46, Audrey Watt and Dorcen Smith+40. Gary Melvin and Deb Ciuciura ad- vance to the provincial finals to be held -in Barrie March 5. Thcy have a chance to win a trip to Florida. In the recent OV Sun Bowl spon- sored by Carling O'Keefe winners for the men were: Jim Smith 819 (+228), Larry Gibson 741 (+150), Lloyd Rimmer 561 '(+114), Mark Stevens 471 (+69), Alan Merner 560 (+08). • Winners for the ladies wcrc: Dcb Pearce 765 (+144), Lori Hodgins 632 (+125), Pat Davis 612 (+99), May Murphy 664 (+79), Sharon Gibson 530 (+68): All of these winners advance to Zonc Finals February 7. CHAPARAL FENCING R.R. 1, Lucan Ontario NOM 2J0 ALL TYPES FREE ESTIMATES Industrial Fences ' Chain Link 8 Patio Farm Permits Phone Bob Hardy 227-4160 agriculture by blowing out the candles on the Centennial cake. • Special events will be held throughout the yearithat underline the heritage, economic and social contributions agriculture has made to life in Ontario today. Oth Ines will be held in conju ction with already -planned events such as the 50th anniversary of South- western Ontario Farmers' Week be- ing-hcld this week in Ridgetown. During 1988, , the ministry will be presenting special Centennial awards to'honor 100_individuals or _ families who have rendered signifi- cant service to the province's agri- • n- x food. industry.. Candidates for the awards Will be chosen by a panel of agriculture and food leaders based on ,nominations by organizations and individuals. Those honored will include people engaged in farming, agricultural ed- ucation or research, agri-business, food processing or other related agri- food industries. The ministry will be staging special events in the coming year such as the creation ofa heritage or- chard in the Niagara region, photog- raphy competitions recording farm 1 e, and field detnonstrations of soil con rvation techniques. • FairprojraiTfs to ciet. financial review The federal government's 52 -year- old Agricultural Fairs program, which provides $2.4 million in funding to 214 agricultural fairs across Canada, is under review . Recognizing the program review is causing apprehension in some communities, Agriculturc Minister John Wise today offered assurances that the government is well aware of the importance of these fairs to the agricultural community and that no decisions have been Made on possi- ble changes. - "-Agricultural fairs serve as a link between urban and rural populations, in addition to providing information and recognition to the community," Mr. Wise said. "Any changes.. to the. program must recognize the importance of these fairs to the fabric of rural live while using our limited financial -re; sources to best meet thc'needs of to- day's agricultural community," Mr. Wise noted. In 1985, the government invited representatives from provincial gov- ernments and the farm community to join a consultative process aimed at modernizing the program. Following discussions with ti +various parties concerned, recollf- mendations for change were submit- ted -to Agriculturc Canada by a com- miuee representing Canadian fair and exhibition organizations: Livestock breed associations have. also submit- ted recommendations. "It is important that the views of all parts of the agricultural commu- nity be taken into consideration," Mr. Wise said. • Any changes that may be made to the program that require long-term planning within the fair industry will be phased in to allow the indus- try and provincial governments am- , ple adjustment time. - • Expand farm show. l he second annual Canadian Inter- national Farm Equipment Show to be held at the Toronto International •Centre, February 2, has expanded ' into the new 30,000 sq. ft. addition allowing more exhibitors to partici- pate. Over 500 exhibitors represent- ing more than 900 companies will be showing their equipment and products utilizing the exhibit arca to' its capacity. - The Show features the newest farm technology from major North American manufacturers, as well as many other nations and is the largest indoor farm machinery show in Can- ada and one of the largest in North CONTINUING EDUCATION - For the Business of Farming - Centralia College Introductory Computers for Agriculture Jayne McCann CCAT Lecturer - Computer Lab, Room 222, Middlesex Hall, Centralia College Saturdays 9 am- 4 p.m. January 16,23,30 or February 13,20,27 • $25 pre -registration fee Gain .a basic understanding of computer data storage, diskette care. and han- dling, plus the application of programs such as spread sheets, data manage- ment and .word processing. John-McNei)Iy Chartered Accountant in Exeter Ministry of . Agriculture and Food ONTARIO Jock P.dd4.11 M'nrSter Centralia College 91 Agricultural Technology, Huron Park, Ontario NOM 1Y0 (519) 228-6691 ext. 245 Amenca. • The excellent exhibit facility which is located oh Airport Road near the Lester B. Pearson Airport makes the show easy to.get to and the free parking is a great plus. Bus shuttle service ,will be pro- vided from the many parking areas to pick up visitors and deliverthem right to' thc door and back upon leaving. -Money saving registration cards can be picked up at any farm equip- ment dealer outlet, co-op store or feed and seed 'dealer. Thc visitor. will save S3. by calling into their ' local store so it's well worth their effort. Thc Ontario Retail Farm Equip- mcnt Dealers' Association (ORFE- DA) member arc planning group bus trips for their many customers. Some arc arranging to spend two days at thc show. For the ladies who want to get in some shopping during the show, special arrangements for free trans- portation to and from the magnifi- cent Woodbine Shopping Centre has- been made. This unique 48 acre shopping complex has over 180 specialty shops anchored by the Bay and Simpsons Dept. Stores and an amusement park for children. Free educational seminars for the `farm family will be continuous dur- ing the four day event. " -Major*agricultural meetings will take place i'n conjunction with the .show each day. it is now becoming _.known as Agriculturc Week. By Bob Trotter They can cloak it with all kinds • of names such as convenience, changing times, multi -cultural na- tion. But it's greed. Nothing else but ITh multi -national companies tell us with a straight face that Canadi- ans demand Sunday shopping. They say too many people are on shift work and cannot shop the other six days. They are saying that, just be- cause most of us are Christians, we shouldn't .•burden other religions with our day of rest. r' They say the times they are a - changing and they have to change with them to stay in business. They say Sunday shopping will provide jobs for thousands of people who are out of work. I say it's all hogwash. The girds eat that stuff. I think it is nothing but greed. They want another day of shopping so they can present a better profit picture to their shareholders and get out on the acquisition trail. I ask you, why, all of a sudden, people cannot get all their shoppin done the other six days of the week. Why? Thcy have been able to do it for 200 years in this country. They can do it for another 200. They have found the time to shop six days and they will continue to do so. I know of no petitionsignedd by consumers demanding Sunday shop- ping. The impetus came from big business,„the big chain stores and department stores, not the consumer or even the small businessman or woman. I know how it works because I have worked for some of those big companies.. You make, say, eight percent profit this year. It's after-tax profit and you are reasonably happy. The big boss slaps you on the back and tells you you are doing a great job. But suggests that next year, you should be able to do better, like maybe 10 percent after-tax profit. Then, the following year, the big back -slap comes and it's 12 percent. Then 15 percent and then 18 per- cent. You sec, they are never happy or content with a reasonable return. They want more, more and more. And if you can't get them more, they'll find someone who can. That is why so many executives have ul- cers, blown prostates, heart attacks, Nominations for agriculture award • To. commemorate its 100th birthday, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food will' be presenting special Centennial awards to 100 citizens during 1988, Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell announced today. -- The awards will honor individu- als or families who have rendered significant service to the province's. agri-food industry. Candidates for the awards will be chosen by a panel of agriculture and food leaders based on nominations by organizations and individuals. • "The Ministry of Agriculturc and Food marks 100 years of service to the agri-food industry in 1988,” Riddell said. "During the year, we arc paying tribute to those who pro- duce, process and market our food." Those rhonored, Riddell said\ would inckide people engaged in .farming, agricultural education or researe,h, agri-business, food pro- cessing or other related agri-food in- , dustries: A person may be nominated for a Centennial award by an organization or by any three individuals. Dead- line for nominations is February 29;1988. • information on the nomination procedure may be obtained from any office .of the, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture aid Food: Nominations should be sent to: Centennial Awards, Agricultural Representatives Branch, Guelph Ag- ricultural Centre, P.O. Box 1030, Guelph, Crit."11 H 6N1. Agriculture was established as a separate department ofgovernment.. in 1888 following a commission re- port on the state of agriculture in the province. At that time; two- thirds of Ontario's population lived and worked on farms. All you need to remember about home comfort is SYSTEMS BY LENNOX IV; IAI_t_EI) F!Y HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING r�HENSALL "We're proud to be your Lennox Dealer" • ' t..1Nr• M! jpprec'4r d OY nota honer [bw Aa goo.. ON N31 lc/ strokes and cancers. That's why the attrition rate in big business is high and why many relatively young men and women go to early graves. This society, unfortunately, is predicated on mbre: more cars, more clothes, more appliances, more houses. We work tool not one but two major vacations a year. We arc not satisfied with a trip' to the Ca- ribbean; we want another to Eu- rope. We arc not happy with our Dodge Aries. We want a Cadillac or a Porsche or a Ferrari. One summer cottage is not enough. We want a condo in Sarasota. That is why big businessmen demand more profit every year. They want more, more, more. Who benefits? Certainly, the workers do not. Look at big busi- ness. They are not hiring full -tittle people. They get as many part -tine people as they can so they do not have to pay full benefits. If ever a sector of the economy cried out for a good strong union, it is the retail .sector. Yet, in our stupidity, we curse unions. - Something is rotten in, the fabric of our country when a few greedy people 'can sway wishy-washy, namby-pamby, candy-asscd politi- cians to default. by letting munici- • palities decide on Sunday shopping. 1 know. You heard it all before in this coltunn. You knows 1 ant not in favor of Sunday shipping but 1 wanted to get this off niy chest. The only way you can stop it is to ignore the stores who open on Sunday.' But, most • of you Won't. You'll_ be out there shopping when- you. henyou should he home resting. So be it.•It's all your fault. • a 1 ' GO ". F�,RSyY, ILOWL.Y T' AS`.•QC,A,'._ r, rnciM ynfE ittftt... _ FARM SiGNS FOR SALE - The South Huron Junior Farmers are cur- rently selling farm vehicle safety signs. 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