Times Advocate, 1989-07-05, Page 31Page 18.
Times -Advocate, July 5, 1989
Official opening - Participating in the ceremonious ribbon cutting to officially open CCAT's agronomy
field research laboratory on June 30 were (left) Dr. JC Rennie, assistant agricultural deputy minister
for technology and field services, Dr. RJ McLaughlin, executive director education and research, Rev.
Richard Hawley, Exeter United Church, Jack Riddell, minister of agriculture and food, CCAT principal
WR Allen, Huron County Warden Dave Johnston, Stephen township reeve 'Tom Tomes and Jim
O'Toole, head of the agronomy section of CCAT.
Riddell opens new research lab
CENTRALIA - Agriculture min-
ister Jack Riddell, assistant deputy
minister Dr. JC.Rennie, the war-
dens of Huron and Middlesex coun-
ties and a number of municipal
reeves were among the crowd at-
tending the official opening of
CCAT's Agronomy Research Field
Laboratory.
In his remarks prior to the rib-
bon -cutting ceremony, CCAT pres-
ident William Allen noted that the
structure, situated on the agricultu-
ral college's farm north of the cam-
pus, houses three laboratories as
well as office space for five techni-
cians, a farm manager and 10 sea-
sonal employees.
Jim O'Toole, head of CCAT's
agronomy department, voiced "a
thousand thanks" for the facility.
Included in field trials will be white
and coloured beans, canola, soy-
beans, rutabagas, field and sweet
corn, lupins and plow -down forage
crops. Insecticides and herbicides
will be screened.
The area to be served will be in
the 2600-2900 heat unit range. The
resources areavailable to answer
some of the problems faced by local
farmers, O'Toole said.
Huron Warden Dave Johnston ex-
pressed the hope that the lab would
contribute to maintaining agricul-
ture as .the county's leading indus-
trTom Tomes, reeve of Stephen
township, recalled the fears of eco-
nomic loss at the time the Centralia
air base closed, and the relief when
CCAT opened. A few years ago
when enrollment at agricultural col-
leges dropped, there was fear CCAT
might be part of a consolidation.
That fear dissipated with the open-
ing of the research laboratory.
Tomes -thanked' the minister "for
choosing this site".
Guests toured the facility, and
were then served lunch.
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Hensall Reeve Attends - Mayors and other elected officials from 'across Canada attended a confer.
ence conducted by Emergency preparedness Canada at the Canadian Emergency Preparedness Col-
lege, Arnprior, Ontario from May 29 to June 1. Shown from the left are E. Cleman, Courses Director,
Susan Hampson, Councillor of Woodstock; Nell Hostetler, Mayor of Hickson; James Robinson, Reeve
of Hensall and Helen Smith, Councillor of Norwich.
1.
The hue has already started. The
cry is coming.
It used to be the common-law
process of pursuing people but hue
and cry these days is the insidious
work of people who are trying to
tell somebody something.
It is happening to farmers.
The hue and cry is coming from
politicians, from trading partners,
from those who have always been
opposed to marketing boards such
as the Canadian Cattlemen's Asso-
ciation.
It is coming from right-wing or-
ganizations like the C.D. Howe In-
stitute.
"Food exports could rise signifi-
cantly by the year 2000 but Canadi-
an farmers may have to abandon
some of their cherished subsidies
before they can take advantage,"
says a recent report prepared by the
institute. "to reap the benefits of
liberalized trade in agriculture, Can-
ada will need to accept .a set of
TT -compatible policies... This
mean phasing out farm prp-„.;;;;Lais 4r i986.
grams which are judged to be trade- • These figures look large but they
distorting.” .. die not ui hetta p't .s ,. teak.
',,,tv':ii4,F 1*'h' adU..i 'id TsuP=` stance, to the European Common
ports, railway subsidies, border con- Market which spends 75 percent of
trols and - now, hear this, my its budget on agricultural subsidies.
friends and fellow farmers - market- When people complain about Cana-
in8 boards. dian farm subsidies, they fail to say
I hate to say I told you so•but... that other countries are Iroviding
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For, lo, these many months I
have been carping in this corner
about GATT agreements, free trade
agreements and any other agree-
ments which could scuttle market-
ing boards. A great many people do
not agree with marketing boards, es-
pecially supply management mar-
keting boards. These people are say-
ing so, loud and clear.
The hue and cry...
Somehow, agricultural organiza-
tions in this country are going to
have to find the money and the tal-
ent to tell their story louder and
clearer than the hue and cry, the'
great stir and clamor, being voiced
by the detractors of the system.
Prof. Clay Gilson, a University
of Manitoba agricultural economist,
is the author if this Howe Institute
report. lie contends that farm subsi-
dies have grown from an average of
31 percent of farm income from
1982 to 1985 to 43 percent in
1986; from $5.4 billion as the aver-
age between 1982 and 1985 to $7.9
more than Canada.
It is easy for a university profes-
sor comfortably secure in a
$55,000 -a -year job to make all
kinds of statements deploring the
use of subsidies to farmers. But
without government help, dairy
farmers would lose 81 percent of
their gross income. Wheat farmers
would lose 50 percent.
• And yes, I am well aware that
many things are wrong with Cana-
da's supply management marketing
boards. I know the chicken board is
in trouble, the provincial egg boards
and the Canadian Egg Marketing
Agency are in trouble and the prob-
lems are not being properly ad- ,
dressed by the people in charge.
But if we throw the baby out
with the bathwater, we will see Ca-
nadian farmers in far greater trouble
than almost any others in the free
world.
The time may have come, as
Prof. Wilson says, for the consoli-
dation of this multiplicity of pro -
into one national, compre-
ensive, income -stabilization..
wwtiorter
But let's not do this just because
other nations are screaming that we
are unfair. T.et us do it in a rational
manner so that nobody suffers un-
duly.
Carp Classic set for Saturday
EXETER - The third annual Park-
hill Carp Classic is Saturday, July
8 at the Parkhill Conservation Arca
at the junction of Highway 7 and
81. The fishing derby, sponsored.
by the Ausable Anglers Club,
promises to be fun for young and
old alike. Registration is between
8 a.m. and noon.
At 3 p.m. three grand prizes will
be awarded - for the biggest carp,
for the biggest bass end based on a
draw from all registered. Numerous
other prizes will be awarded based
on the size and species of the fish
and the age of the angler. The priz-
es are supplied by The Tackle Boz,
240 Richmond St., London.
Costs for the day will be $1 to
enter the conservation area (plus $1
per vehicle) and $1 per adult and
$0.50 per child to register for the
derby. Pop and hot dogs will also
be available at the booth.
Non -motorized boats are welcome
in the derby. Boaters are reminded
that a life jacket must be on board
for each person in the boat.
The 86 hectare Parkhill Reservoir
is becoming known for its excellent
bass and carp fishing. During the
'88 derby, anglers averaged aver
three fish a piece.
In addition to having an excellent
change of landing a big, battling
bass or carp and winning a prize,
you can help improve area fisheries.
Any carp caught and kept will help
reduce the overabundant population
Scholarship
goes again
COTTAM - Funk Seeds is
pleased to announce that again in
1989 they are offering a $1,000
Funk Seeds Scholarship Award to
4-H Club members.
Marketing Manager Douglas
Knight' says "We look forward to
receiving many applications from
4-H members who meet the follow-
ing guidelines."
Entering the first year of the Ag-
riculture Degree Program at the
University of Guelph, an active
member of a 4-H Club and has
achieved a minimum of 68 percent
in their final academic year.
Applicants will be judged ontheir
leadership q 'ties, as demonstrated
by their parti ipation in 4-H, Junior
Farmers and mmunity activities.
Ontario 4- Club Members may
obtain applications from the office
of their County or District Agricul-
tural Representative. Applications
are also available from Funk Seeds,
CIBA-GEIGY CANADA LTD.,
RR 3, Cottam, Ontario NOR 1BO.
(519-839-4851)
To be considered, applications
must be received by September 15,
1989.
of this specios in the reservoir.
Bass donated to the Club will be
transferred to the Morrison Dam
Reservoir near Exeter, with the as-
sistance of the Ministry of Natural
Resources. This transfer will help
create a new.sportfishery.
The whole family will enjoy the
day and the 800 hectare ofParkhill
Conservation Area, whether they
fish, hike, lie in the sun or swim.
You can even bring your camping
dear and make this a weekend out-
ing.
Come out to the Carp Classic on
July 8.
Outstanding salesman - Bob McCallum, territory manager for
John Deere presents a JD watch by Longines-Wittnaauer to Huron
Tractor salesman Paul Van Oss who was chosen as the most in-
novative and professional product demonstrator and clinic pre-
senter. At the left is Frank Winters, also of Huron Tractor.
HY-IEST
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Custom Appreciation Month
June 15 -July 15, 1989
Best In Customer Service
Call our customer service represen-
tative, Mike Gerrits. Mike will be more
than .pleased to discuss all of your
concrete needs. He can be reached
at 1.800-265-1776, 482-3431 or
482-5610 (Home).
If you encounter any problems or have
a suggestion on how we can serve you
better, we encourage you to let us
know.
Free Donuts)
During customer appreciation month.
we will be sending free donuts. from
Bartliff's Bakery. with every order of
ready -mix. Also. feel free to ask our
drivers for our pens and matches. -
Our Guarantee For All
Ready -Mix Deliveries
Order your ready -mix at least 12 hours
before the anticipated delivery time
and we will guarantee to deliver your
load within 45 min. of that time.
Should you have to wait more than 45
min. on any delivery. the cost of 1 ms
of concrete will be deducted from your
bill.
Customer Appreciation
Raffle
Get one ticket for every ms yot ute.
Winners will be drawn July 17. Three
prizes are available:
1st Prize — an all expense paid
weekend at Benmiller Inn
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Portrait, Wedding and Commercial
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Family get-together - Huron Country Playhouse general manager
Tim Davisson stops to chat with his mother Christine and step-
father "Butch" Blake, during the reception after the opening of
"Witness for the Prosecution" which started off the 1989 season.
Blake came directly from a matinee of Henry V in Stratford. He is
beginning his 33rd consecutive year with the Shakespearean
theatre. -
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Under certain conditions these
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