Times-Advocate, 1988-06-08, Page 23Soybeans are up 30 percent
Soybeans are the big news for
Huron County farmers this year, ac-
cording to the Clinton office of the
Ontario ministry of agriculture and
food.
Total crop acreage of soybeans are
up about 30 percent this year com-
pared to 1987, as farmers shift pro-
duction in reflection of the better
market for the bean last year.
Acreages of corn and white beans
have both fallen about 10 to 15 per-
cent this spring to accommodate the
heightened interest in the soybean.
Brian Hall at OMAF considered
the spring weather to have put
farmers in a good position for the
rcst of the season.
"Right now were about normal
for weather conditions," said Hall,
but added "we could use a good rain
right now." However, he expects
Letters to the Editor
Dear Sir;
Home health care is one of the
most humane' and cost effective
ways of providing care to the sick
and elderly. It allows individuals to
be cared for in the comfort of their
own homes and results in a positive
financial impact on the total health
care system.
Unfortunately, the providers of
this vital service are threatened by -a
critical shortage of staff to supply
homc health care and support. Es-
sentially the problem is that the
service is underfunded by the gov-
ernment, and the agencies supply-
ing the service cannot offer high
enough wages to attract staff.
People arc the backbone of the
home health care delivery system.
To ensure the integrity of home
care service, there is a need for
training programs and competitive
wagcs and benefits.
The issue is one of money, dis-
tributed in a fair and equitable mari-
ner. The challenge is one of laying
the foundation to move from local
and regional programs, equitably
and thoughtfully to a co-ordinated
provincial effort.
The government has recognized
the problem and responded by re-
questing the Interministerial Re-
view Committee Report on Onta-
rio Homemaking 'Services.
Personnel from five provincial
ministries in consultation with in-
terested groups produced a report
last fall addressing the critical is-
sues of wages, education, the rate
setting process and rate structure.
Tragically the government has
not yet released this report or taken
any action to address the issues.
Surely a report which would fo-
cus attention on the needs of this
vital health care sector should not
be delayed. Nor should a piecemeal
approach to this province -wide
challenge be accepted.
A response which addresses these
critical challenges within the scope
of an equitable, provincial system
is needed now.
Michael Clayman
President
Ontario Home Health Care Pro-
viders' Association.
Dear Editor.
Along with an appreciative audi-
ence, I had the pleasure of attend-
ing "The Farm Show" at the Grand
Bend Barn Theatre.
It was excellent, and a credit to
the studentsd staff of our district
high school.it was a very profi-
cient performance, sensitive at
times to the dangers of the farm,
and humorous when humour was
appropriate.
The simple set was just right,
the costumes perfect for the sub-
ject. The cast•was young, exhubcr-
ant, enthusiastic and the voices
were good. The actors projected
their voices clearly, not a line ap-
peared to be missed.
How many high school princi-
pals arc spry enough to dance an
energetic "Dosey-dow"? The audi-
ence loved the show and it closed
to a resounding standing ovation.
Some of the slush we are sub-
jected to on T.V. pales in compari-
son.
I do wish that the horrible tie
Bruce Shaw wore had been any co-
lour but red! But perhaps that had
its bit of ironic humour, too.
Sincerely
Gibby (J.M. Gibson)
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his call will be answered later this
week.
Hall said the southern part of the
county has been little dryer than
usual, but "where they have mois-
ture, emergence has been quite
good". Rain should help to even
up the growth of the shoots if it
comes soon enough.
What are growing well are weeds.
"There are a lot of weeds coming
in the soybeans now," said Hall.
He cautioned farmers to watch for
them at this critical stage and com-
mence their spraying programs
without delay.
Bert Visscher, who runs his mar-
ket garden near Dashwood, con-
firmed that dry weather has caused
him to begin irrigating his crops in
order to aid absorption of chemi-
cals.
"Compared to last year we're a
little behind," said Visscher. He
said the hot sun has helped speed
the growth up somewhat. He
hopes to begin harvesting his broc-
coli within two weeks.
Vischcr has also reduced his corn
acreage this year to make room for
more soybeans. He has dropped
production of white and kidney
beans altogether, citing a lack of
time to harvest them.
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Times -Advocate, June 8, 1988
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NO MERCY - The annual water fun day at South Huron District High School last Friday brought out the cruel
streak in some of the students. Anyone looking dry was immediately cornccted with a water balloon, bucket, or, in
a pinch, a hose.
Jack's Jottings
Study finds Provincial
Powers threatened
under Trade Pact
By Jack Riddell
Mpp Huron
The Canada -U.S. Trade Agreement makes room for a third party at the
federal -provincial bargaining table, concluded a report prepared by Attor-
ney General Ian Scott.
Under the Agreement, the U.S. Government will have the right to in-
sist that the Canadian Government intervene in a wide range of matters,
many under provincial jurisdiction.
New provincial programs in a wide variety of areas will require the ap-
proval of U.S. politicians and interest groups. If the Americans object,
they will have the legal right to require the Canadian Government to in-
tervene and attempt to override provincial programs:
A dramatic reduction of the ability of both federal and provincial gov-
ernments to shape their future is a key finding of the report. "This will
mean that provincial attempts to respond to the social and economic
needs of their citizens will be severely constrained in the future", Mr.
Scott explained.
The Attorney General was quick to point out that the Agreement is
not just about the specific matter of a new pricing policy for wines and
spirits. The report emphasizes that the trade pact will result in a broad
impairment of government assistance to many of Ontario's industrial
and resource-based sectors.
The report finds that Canada's ability to regulate energy and natural re-
sources, health and social services, and culture will be restricted under
the Agreement. In addition, the Agreement will prohibit "Buy Canadi-
an" investment rules and other measures designed to encourage business
start-ups and protect jobs.
Through this report, the Attorney General will be examining the feder-
al enabling legislation on a sector basis in light of Ontario's constitu-
tional concerns.
"Constitutional change in this country should not be achieved as an
afterthought. It is important for all Canadians to understand and openly
debate changes in the way we are governed," Mr. Scott added.
Grants to Riding
Minister of the Environment Honourable Jim Bradley has recently an-
nounced Waste Management Improvement grants to three municipali-
ties in the riding: The Township of Turnberry will receive $9,750; the
Town of Seaforth $6,200; and the Town of Wingham $12,200, to as-
sist with closures of sites.
Cook's Division of Gerbro in Hensall has received notification from
the Ministry of Energy of a $17,766 grant under the Grain Dryer Retro-
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