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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-01-23, Page 13*me dr COUfl- -.... career. They are humensely popular Ontarlo and are malsinglarOadOn indieetrrand the laternatioilal isle *erne as wen..: • e The Ilaiggertys appeal to all age' groups ; good Varlet!" Of ed and new country latuale blended into the Melting show. , '39th Annual .'" Canada Farm Show One of the main attractions of the Canada Farm Show is its no-nonsense eMphasis,on• - (arm equipment and farm services especial- ly designed to help the farmer become more itproductive and efficient. c Along with the .field equipment, another major attraction is expected to be the agri- computer section which drew a lot of In- terest and huge crowds when it was in- troduced at the last show. In association with the computer area, free seminars will and crop By Pat Lynch In many aspects of farming you have pro- fessional help, You have accountants and bookkeeping services, mechanics and veterinarians. These different professionals help you with your finances, equipment and livestock. However, there are few fulltime professional people that you can hire to help with your crop production. Some of the crop technology has been passed on by government employees such as crop specialists and agricultural reps: , Some has also been transferred by employees of farm retail outlets, and area salesmen. However, I have maintained for a number of years that this system is not adequate for the 80's. For instance, in Perth and Huron counties there are roughly 5500 census farms (1981 Census). In terms of total government staff available to consult with crop production problems with these 5500 census farms there are roughly two fulltirne positions. There are more government people than • Mettle and 1114ing and the•curlous wlU crowd the show riflg $0 She heattrher$0141e, ", The Canada Vann Show Holstein Jnvita- tional saieis slated for Thursday ; 10144,0r 31, m40, Priday;Fehrgary, 1,1lie Sixth An- nual West Central clatarl0 Hereford Zone Club Winter Mote Sale takeb teli44A4 Other activities to watch for at this year's Canada Farm Show include a farm family program; educational seminars on servic- ing equipment and safety with chemicals; cooking demonstrations; and many more events, The Canada Farm Show is the first oppor- tunity of the year for Canadian farmers and many visitors from around the world to see agriculture showcased in one place, all under one roof. The show is sponsored by the Ontario Retail Farm Equipment Dealers' Associa- tion and produced and managed by In- dustrial Trade Shows Inc. _ The Haggertys, popular 'Country and Western singers will return to•the Canada Fanu ShOW for three concerts. The show runs from January 29 to February 1 at the Coliseum in Toronto's Exhibition Place and the group will appear each evening except Tuesday. specialist leaves imnis ry this, but when you consider the other com- mitments these people have, it works out to about two professional staff per 5500 farmers, to look after crop production pro- blems. This is not enough. This means you must depend more on in- dustry personnel. At the same time, in- dustry must take a lead role in transferring the new technology to fanners. With these two thoughts in mind, I have decided to change employers. °In 1981 I gave a talk to the staff of one of Ontario's agribusiness firms. At that time I told them (among other things) that their sales staff and managers would have to keep up to date with changing crop technology. I also told them that they would have to start up a crop consulting business. I suggested that this service should be a "user -fee eervice", separate , from the regular type of information that they give when they sell products. In late November I was visited by two representatives of this company. They said they were ready to go, 'but needed an Farmers will converge on Ottawa t meet with MPs Parliament Hill will beehe site for the On- tario Federation of Agriculture's (OFA) next big lobbying campaign. At a regular monthly meeting held in Toronto today,, the OFA's ‘,Board °V. -Directors, decided, they . would be visiting their members of parlia- ment en masse on Thursday, January 31. "This is an Opportune time. to go," OFA president Harry Pelissero said. "Since the election of the new federal government, agriculture has been highly visible. A trip to . Ottawa will help maintain that visibility and give us a chance to reinforce with our members of parliament that agriculture can and does play , a vital role in rebuilding Canada's economy," he said. About 150 farmers, representing most of Ontario's counties and regions, will assem- ble in Ottawa and will attend personal Financial summary program set If you would like to participate in the Huron County Dairy Summary this year, please contact Dennis Martin at the Clinton Agricultural Office - 482-3428 or 1-800-265- 7044: Emphasis for this confidential summary will be placed on: feed costs/cow as related to production, how production can influence debt servicing, heifer numbers versus cow numbers on each farm, cost control (total income and expenses of each farm for com- eparetive. purposes), equity- in -the --fermi- -- businese and return on investment. Each participant will receive their in- dividual report and county summary, which __hopefully_canbeetseer-te identify eieeceength er weakness of the operation. We are always looking for new par- ticipants, along with those who have been welcome. Swine research meeting set for January 22 "What's the latest findings in swine research?" Well, the answer to that question will be revealed at a special Swine Research Up- date being held at the Huron Hall of Cen- tralia College on Tuesday, January 22, 1985. For the small fee of $7.00 which includes lun- ch, you will be able to involve yourself in the discussion of nineteen different topics. These topics rage from "Post Weaning Scours" to "Ideal Weights for Marketing". Each topic will be addressed by someone who is being involved with the situation with time given for your questions. Some of the other topics that will be covered are protein levels for sows and gilts, earthen Manure storage, benefits of depopulation, economy of scale, and heat exchangers. If you are interested in this day -long pro- gram, Just show up on the 22nd for registra- tion at 9:30 a.m. A complete list of topics and speakers is available at the Clinton On- tario Ministry of Agriculture and Food of- , flee, phone 482-3428 or 1-800-265-7044. • t meetings. vvith as many members of parlia- ment as possible. In June of 1984, during a similar activity at Queen's Park, 130 farmers paid personal calls on the members the' provhiettil:partialtient. The' carlielaign received a good response from the elected officialsind from the participants.. - January is "an ideal time to concentrate on our federal representatives, Pelissero Said. "Once a new premier is chosen in On- - tario and a new agriculture minister is ap- pointed, the OFA will have to focus on pro- vindial matters. Besides, there's a federal budget due, and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has said he wants to hear from the people when his government formulates policy. He can- count on, the OFA and its members to be part of that dialogue." Pelissero said the visiting farmers will also be discussing the election promises made to the fern\ sector, the recommenda- tions from the federal -provincial Task Force on Agriculture and the government's decision on Canagrex. agronomist. Effective January 28th I will be the new chief agronomist for Cyanamid. am looking forward to. There ere a lot of aspects of my old job I will miss, including the opportunity to write press releases. However, I have been in this position. for 12 crop seasons, and it is eirne you had so- meone new to Challenge you with ideas. PUBLIC NOTICE The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich will accept written submissions for the position of Councillor for the Town of Goderich. The interested individual must be qualified to hold office pursuant to the Municipal Elections Act and submissions should be forwarded to the undersigned on or befdr• February 4th, 1985 at 4:30 p.m. Larry J. McCabe Administrator & Clerk -Treasurer Town of Goderich 57 West Street Goderich, Ontario ili7A 210 If you're NEW IN TOWN and don't know •which way to turn, call the eithrilfre, hostess at 524-7165 or: 524-2544 The .January seasionWawanosh ToWnshlp molt was Mid on Tuesday,, - _JanAgy -104$1, in the Of_ lice at the mumeipal Works Garage. Au members were inl,nttendance with Reeve Aitchison dAn Appliestion for Loan for Tile Drainage -from Daniel and Ella Shetier, on behalf of tenant Willliari Miller, was approv- ed by Council on a motion by Cdancillors Hickey and.Raynard. carried. Council bad no comment on an Application for Severance for a property in Ashfield L Township. The Road Supeiintendent informed Coun- cil that Colborne Township wishes to rebuild the boundary road starting in 1985, and that a meeting is scheduled, to discuss the pro- ject, with the two councils on Wednesday, January 9 at 8:00 p.m. in Carlow. Wages for the road superintendent and grader operators were discussed and an in- crease of 4 per cent was set for By -Law 1-85, which sets the remuneration for township officials The road superintendent's wage goes from $9.05 to $9.40; the grader operators from $8.75 to $9.10. Road Accounts in the amount of $27,661.43 were authorized for payment on motion of QiuncillorsRaynard and Brindley. carried., Cynthia Fisher, of the Huron County Plan- ning Department and the planner for West Wawanosh, attended the meeting and outlin- ed the procedures and steps to be followed in preparing a Secondary Plan for the Township. The cost is borne by the county through the county levy, and as well a grant _ , HAIR DESIGN FOR WOMEN AND MEN EAR PIERCING AVAILABLE '• • - 7011ablit trough the- Mlnlatry �f Munlclpal AO 'Nous*, for Whig the Con* w bernaking aPilliOttoo; The Alin • Inspector presented two ap. ° plications ,for permitsto.. counell, The Township -of **at Wawa* hereby authorized - the building inspector to issue permits:,to G. otohoba (portable offiCe) and R. Hallam (barn extension)." Carried. Remuneration for the Banding In- 44CPtor/Drajnage Superintendent Will be In- creased by 4 per cent in By -Law 145, from $0.80 to $9.15. The Clerk was directed to order 500 pins and 504 spoons of the Logo design selected. The designer of the chosen entry will be' presented with the cash award at a future council aleeting„ after the order is received. The reeve and clerk were authorized to apply for the subsidy on road expenditures for the year 1984 in the amount. of $243,684.00 (app.)". Carried, Remuneration for reeve, council ' and clerk -treasurer was discussedand filially agreed that all would be increased 4 per , cent; reeve to $1,560.00; councillors to $1,248.00 and clerk -treasurer to $17,202e0. By -Law 3-85, a rating by-law to cover a tile drainage loan for Lot 25, Concession 3, West Wawanosh, was given third reading and finally passed on motion of Councillors Hickey and Brindley. carried. Committee members will remain as dur- ing the past year, with the exception of the Huron County Farm and Home Safety Association. Councillor Todd will be replac- ed by Reeve Aitchison on that Committee. (Pleads Something for everyone! 134TH gfldFIN PET sHOP AT SMITH'S FARM & GARDEN CENTRE 82 SOUTH STREET .GODERLCH .-PHONE 524-9522 Complete line of PET SUPPLIES . ',TROPICAL FISH0GERSILSGHAMSTERS "CANARIES', EIUDGIES0BiRDS FROM ' THE TROPICS AND MORE SUNCGASI iniiLL-Gootglek PUBLIC IVIEETING'CONCERNING COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW FOR THE TOWN OF GODERICH An informal public meeting will be held on Thursday, March 7th, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 57 West Street, Goderich to review changes to the draft comprehensive zoning by-law. Copies of the by-law are available prior to the meeting at the Town Hall. Larry J. McCabe Clerk -Treasurer 8 Administrator Town of Goderich 57 West Street Goderich, Ontario SUITS FROM 69 SPORT - COATS ..,....Sweaters Pants Blouses Jackets Skirts Dresses neh'eriiiieonen*e,, yourshareofee, • fathiong l'ramet4oliklidt Dress Shirts Sweaters Winter Coats -Pants PRIC David 6.Whitc) Men's& Ladies Fashions •\32 West Street Shoppers Square 9itierich.524.4312 ee, aarm•amamaaAmor....wmaft.. ,