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Clinton News-Record, 1985-07-31, Page 27agrieultar , hatar hW liftg• sttive• `prevefl • In urow `County►' the Safety AsSociationainla atfialabg safety a:.. year round project, according tng" president of the Huron County.associa, tion. "Qur Main objective' is t° educate. people on the subject of farr n safety 'here were seven people killed last yearn farm a cidents in Huron County. By' educatingthe public we can make people . aware et the many hazards on thefarm." arm." Stirling said farm safety canrtotl be. legislated like industrial:saf ► is• "Time.0q to BohStir r.M h se fw injured m a fay: ctdent' ars 1 'broke his lip when he was t1 wn o wagon andlanded on a.bol ?thatw stucit.the.gr.undr 11e.has bineet a member of the farm safety association in Huron County for 10 'years. Sixteenl.met ers, one representative from each towns'hi : in the county, make tip he. county association which educates . people,' eqPPOPII,Y youth on farm safety. Overpast, decadle, an average of 150 persona were killed and an estimated 12,000 sustained severe injuries on Canadian f arrtllands each year. One-third of the vic- tims- were children and youth. The high A jolt a each as llal wo er q tr Each jam then broken down: step terms: of. what to do, how tR do it °aiid ke1 safety points. Once job hazards are idea•. tified, steps.can be taken to against those conditions that could lea , to injury. For informationon jib hazard identifica- . tion and how to set up a training program for agricultural workers, contact the Pro- vincial Department of Agriculture or regional farm safety representative. ABCA. employee eXarnines manure storage This summer if someone knocks on your door and asks to look at your manure pile, don't be surprised. It's only Tracey Ryan, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) staff member, doings her job. Tracey will be visiting approximately 300 area livestock producers looking at manure storages and livestock yards over the •next `few months. Ms. Ryan says, "The purpose of my visit will be to evaluate manure storage and management practices in order to deter- mine the nature and severity of manure pollution. The results will enable the Con- servation Authority to better serve the farmer by providing the most suitable type of technical assistance and information pro- gram. As well, the ABCA will be able to determine if the existing grant programs for manure storage improvements are ade- quate. The purpose is not to lay any blame on individuals but to assess the situation at a grass roots level and suggest any required remedial measures." Tracey is looking forward to meeting area farmers and feels that by going directly to the source and evaluating what's there, the agencies and landowners involved can gain a better understanding of what remedial work is required. "It's time that we stop talking about the situation and go up the farm lanes and look at what's really there. It's time to approach the farmer and deter- mine how to best solve the problem with his co-operation." Tracey hopes that her farm visits will make people more aware of the small but effective ways they can improve water quality on thair farms. So when Tracey knocks on your 'door and asks to see your barnyard, don't be surpris- ed. It's just one more way the• Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is working with you •to improve water quality in our Watersheds and the Great Lakes. Develop leadership stren Success as a leader does not depend only on great oratorical skills, organizational and planning skills — although these are im- portant and should not be underestimated. Equally important are attitudes — en- thusiasm, determination, optimism, care and concern for others, honesty, faith and self-confidence. These and Otherpositive attitudes make for successful leadership says Rural Organizations Specialist Bea Gosselin of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's rural organizations and services branch. "The exciting part is that attitudes can be changed. You can aquire and learn ' good positive mental attitudes. With a postive "I can do it" attitude, you are well on your way to becoming an effective leader, " she says. First, it is important to discover and iden- tify your own special strenghts; comparing NOTICE The Ttu,ckersmith Municipal Telephone System has filed an applica- tion with the Ontario Telephone Service Commission, persuant to section 105 of Telephone Act, R.S.O. 1980, C.496, as amended by 1983, C.71, for approval of a long distance directory assistance service charge of $.50 per call to the -United State's per access line only when the number of such long distance directory assistance calls exceed two hundred and fifty (250) calls per access line per month. A copy of the application is available for review at the telephone business office, located at R.R. 1, Varna, Ont. NOM 2R0, during normal working hours. If you have any comments or submissions to make with respect to the application, you must file them by August 10, 1985, to the On- tario Telephone Service Commission at the following address: On- tario Telephone Service Commission, 3625 Dufferin St., Suite 200, Downsview, Ont. M3K 1Z2. Telephone 416-248-3831. Attn: Peter G. Schofield, Secretary/Registrar. your leadeship style with someone else's can be discouraging, especially if you lack one of the strengths you so admire in the other person. Libraries and bookstores offer lots of per- sonal development books, often in workbook format. For those who like to learn in groups, weekend and night school courses on leader- ship skills are offered by community col- leges. Some volunteer organizations offer this type of training for their volunteers. Government agencies and churches are other sources for this_training. Whatever route you choose, the result is the same: you start using your special abilities more frequently and you have a built-in success factor because now you are doing the things you are best atdoing. "This is a tremendous motivation to take on more responsibility within your organiza- tion," she says. Another factor that helps make an effec- tive leader is approaching interactions with fellow volunteers as "win-win" situations. Here, your first concern is focusing on the needs of the other person and not your own needs. For example, as a leader you can delegate jobs so others have valuable learning ex- periences while doing these tasks. You help others meet their need for more challenging opportunities so you give them some of your work to do. This is a double win because your time as a leader is freed to carry on with other responsibilities. And .finally, remember than an effective leader has a purpose in life — ao set your goals with this purpose in mind. . • For example, if you want to make a dif- ference in the life of youth and their families you may complete a parent/teen course, join a 4-H Leaders' Committee, coach a' local hockey team, spend time with your own family and financially support several local youth associations. �Hully Gully Gives You A FREE RIO ALL SUMMER LONG! No interest or payments until fall. (On approved credit) Honda 450 Nighthawk O \1 $ 495 per month Plus $200 Honda red tag cash rebate to you! 00" Honda 250 Rebel 099 Adir per month Plus $300 Honda red tag cash rebate to you! * Based on 36 monthly payments at 15' % interest, with 15% down payment. PLUS We'll give you a. THANK YOU CARD that you can use for an additional 10% discount on parts, accessories and service. HONDA WE'LL BE CLOSED LLLci July 29-31 u�✓� FOR INVENTORY SO ACT Hilly Gully Sports TODAY R.R. al Varna,'Ontario Phone 262-3318 Open daily 9 • 6, Wed. and Thai's. to 8; Sat. till 5, Sun, 1-5. Closed Monday Correction Rob Adams is willing to help anyone who stop by the Clinton Tourist Information Booth looking for holiday information. Mr. Adams stresses that the booth has information for local residents as well. (Anne Narejko photo) Lending a helping hand CLINTON - Tourists are common to this part of Huron County. They come to visit the local attractions, relax on the beach or take part in weekend events. But because they are unfamiliar with the area, they don't know what accommodations are available or whfat other attractions are offered. Rob Adams and Louise Proctor have the job of enlightening the tourists, or any per- son within the community who requests travelling information. The tourist information booth, located, on Ontario; Street near the corner of William Street, lserved approximately 1,000 people last year. "Since June 24 (opening day) there have been 150 people in. It has been slow the first It was incorrectly reported in a recent edi- tion of the News -Record that Willy Brehm had given four years of volunteer service to the Huron Day Centre, when, in fact she has been volunteering since 1978. Dwarf forms If you are thinking of removing and replacing evergreens that may have become overgrown or are planted too close to a wall, try the. new dwarf forms of evergreens that are now available, says Horticulture Crop Adviser, Burke McNeill of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's plant industry branch.. These grow slowly and retain their form and color for many years. They are more expensive but will outlast old-fashioned evergreens by many years. New meals Soups, casseroles, quiches, stir frys, pot pies, croquettes, fricasse, tacos, burittos, a la king served over biscuits, cornbread, baked potatoes or puff pastry shells - are all ways to transform turkey leftovers into new and exciting meals, says Monica Beaumont; foods and nutrition specialist with the On- tario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's rural organizations and services branch. few weeks, but better than last year," com- mented Mr. Adams. Tourists that stop by the Linton booth don't ask a common question according to, Mr. Adams. "They look for local things - activities, events - some are local people wanting to know about other areas." The Clinton Tourist Information. Booth carries information on areas throughout On- tario. It is open Monday and Tuesday from 12 - 5:30 p.m., Wednesday to Thursday from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday and'' Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Those wishing information over the phone can reach the booth by dialirfg 482- 5262, . Women Today elected their 1985 executive on July 22. President is ( front left to right) Debbie Selkirk, treasurer Elaine McDivitt, (middle) past -president Fran McQuail, (back left), vice-president Debbie Wilbee and secretary Judi McMichael. 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Massive doses ad- ministered 3 - 5 days prior to calving have shown significant reductions in the in- cidence of milk fever. Milk fever continues to be one of the most common metabolic disorders experienced by dairy cows in Ontario. A concentrated source of Vitamin D3 is available through vets to inject 3 days prior to the expected calving date on problem cows. Unfortunate- ly, many dairymetrhave got into the habit of using "Downer 0" on all cattle in the head prior to calving. If vitamin D levels are already relatively high and continue to be high in the milking ration, then Vitamin 03 toxicosis may occur. If this problem exists then the cow may show signs of drowsiness, go off feed and air ' pear generally weak. The cow may go down, but will not respond to extra calcium. Her bones will become weak as large amounts of calcium are mobilized from the bone. Calcification then occurs to the blood vessel walls.