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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-11-02, Page 404 PAGE 16A-GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 , 1978 Tri -County Holstein show Pne foot in the1 furrow' Leners are appreoared by Bob TroUet Eldale Rd Elmira Om N38 2C 7 Talk to most farmers and they'll tell you they wouldn't live any place but the country. Popularity of country living is more than evident when travelling country roads. Weekend farmers, gent- lemen farmers and just plain ;folks who want a quiet spot away from the city have built wherever provincial and municipal law allows a separated lot. Why? Because of the lifestyle. Those who love condominiums, town houses and sub- divisions can talk themselves silly -they do, too - about the joys and advantages of communal life. But nothing can compare with your own few acres in a rural setting. A lot of people who live in the country will tell you the major reason for the move was so their children can be brought up outside the city. They get the opportuni- ty to appreciate rural life. It may have been a myth that country life for kids is better. But recently, a study released by a pair of American psychoanalysts, Veryl and Jean Rosenbaum of Durango, Colorado, after years of seeing young peo- ple professionally, have confirmed the myth. They are convinced of the psychological benefits for children. Not only that, they suggest that these bene- fits remain with those children all their lives, no matter where they live and work when they get older. To feel worthwhile, the Rosenbaums declared, peo- n i I :�nnec armon with,a.meanr ,. �n x T._.; . Ple::needw ense ,4£ 1_ .lt . �.,,-, ret g.:,. _ . fe. This need is based on man's innate desire to love, to work and to play on a balanced scale. Farm children learn early that work is essential to sustain life. They observe the relationship of work to eating, physical comfort and security. Farm children see their parents working with nature and with animals. Farm children know where daddy works. They see him every day. They often work right beside him. But thousands of city kids have no idea where their father works or even what he does for a living. How do you tell a youngster of three or four what a comptroller does? Or a computer programmer? Or any of the dozens of jobs in the big city. The father leaves home in the morning -many times before the kids are up -and he comes home at, night. Nis workis-a mystery to his -children. They have trou- ble equating work with the food that is on the table, the clothes on their backs and the roof over their heads. Farm children are aware early in life that they are important and necessary in the family. More import- ant, farm children, as a rule, spend more time with their mothers and fathers. The mere physical presence of dad and mom give farm children a sense of security and protection. `We identify with parental ethics only if we spend ti- me with our parents," said the Rosenbaums. Although homes are farther apart in the country, the sense of community seems to be greater than in big ci- ties; A city child; for instance, may not know his .next door neighbor. A country youngster is aware soon that a neighbor is sometimes essential for success in farm- ing. Most important, I think, is the love a country child learns. He learns of it on many levels: love for family and friends and love for the land, the sky, the animals, the trees. I haven't lived on a farm for many years but I would be willing to bet that few country children get as tr kids ave h i c ter r un bored as t r.. a s . plenty to do and most of them do it. In the city a child has his recreation planned on ma- ny levels, usually separated from the realities of life. Clinton breder wins October 13 was the date of the Tri -County Holstein Show. John H. Gillespie, Cambridge -Galt placed 116 head for 36 exhibitors. The Premier Breeder Award was won by Hol - Den Farm, Clinton and the Premier Exhibitor Award by Kennairn Farm, Blyth. The first prize Aged Cow out of 12 entries, Typlus Cyclone Jody was declared Grand Cham- pion Female. This stylish female is sired by Pawnee Farm Reflection Emperor. Jaclin Holsteins, Maxwell" exhibited this female and also Jody's stablemate, the first four-year-old (12) and Reserve Grand Champion, . Linden. -S. Emperor Victory. In addition, Jaclin topped the three -year -.old,_ -(1.3.) and Junior Yearling (11) classes. Inglwae Persuer Betsy, a daughter of Inglwae Persuer, was declared Junior Champion for owner Allan Bell, Durham. This first Senior Yearling (10) placed over the second Senior Yearling and Reserve Junior Champion, Harberhaven 'Autumn, shown by Percy Watke, Hanover. Two Bull calves were shown. Wilbert Freeman Gorie; Robert G. Hawthorne, Listowel and Haigsee Haven Ltd., Elora exhibited the first prize calf and Male Champion,_ Bobmur Royalty Gord. This son of F.ARM CLASSIFIED SECTION A llurke Hollow Royalty placed over a 'Unique' male, Bobnan Big Mac, shown by Bobnan Farms, Blyth. Kerview Marquis Rosette, a 'Ned' Senior Calf (12) won for William Kerr, Dundalk. Heading the two-year-old class (15) was Hol -Den Esquire Holly exhibited by Hol - Den Farm, Clinton. Ellwood E. Seili, Wroxeter showed the number one Dry Cow (8) Grand Vale Paris Maggie. The first prize Breeder's Herd went to Kenneth J. Ramsey (Kennairn Farm). Two county herds were shown. First prize went to Grey and second prize to Huron. Donald Young named sec.-treas. of district Around 100 people attended the Annual Meeting of - District 8 Huron -Perth, Ontario Association of Agricultrual Socieites, which was held on October 25 at the Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre. Following a pot luck supper, Tim and Dan ;Shute provided -musical entertainment. Mr. .Art Peppin of the Agricultural and Hor- ticultural Societies Branch, Toronto, was the guest speaker showing slides and explaining the S ve up.:to. $10=� by sbendi Farm kids learn to work and play spontaneously and rig @ $ joyously. P Most of all, the fun on the farm is usually free. Or a heck of a lot cheaper than the "organized fun" in re- creation centres, arenas, play yards and parks. Like most of the rest of the good things in life, you can't buy the joys and pleasures of country living. Soybeans more popular Huron now big grower • Ontario's soybean belt has almost doubled in size in the last four years, says ' Dr. W. D. Bever- sdorf, Crop Science Department, University of Guelph. Commercial soybean production has- expanded. to Middlesex, Huron, Elgin, Oxford and Perth counties and the lra1dimand-Norfolk Region. Until 1975, most Ontario soybeans were grown only in •Essex, Kent and Lambton counties. 4.9 percent increase in students Agriculture and Food Minister Bill Newman has announced record enrollments in the agricultural technology diploma courses for this year. A total of 1,384 students have enrolled' in programs offered at Ontario's four colleges of agricultural technology and the University of Guelph, a 4.9 percent increase over last year. The largest increases occurred in courses in applied agriculture. In making the an- nouncement, Mr. Newman said, "With as many as 20 percent of the new jobs in Ontario being created in the agriculture and food industries, there is real opportunity for young people with diplomas in these courses." Individual college enrollments are: Kemptville, 357; University of Guelph, 340; Ridgetown, 307; Centralia, 295; and New Liskeard, 85. Programs offered at the colleges prepare 'students for jobs in farming, agricultural, service industries, horticulture, food service management, home economics, animal health technology, agricultural laboratory technology, and equine technology. The programs are ad- ministered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. "This year, more than 260,000 hectares were in production in Ontario, compared with fewer than 180,000 hectares in 1975." The main reason for expansion is development of new varieties, says Dr. Beversdorf. The Evans variety can be grown in 2700 heat unit areas, and Beechwood is a 2600 heat unit variety. In 1979, soybeans will be commercially grown from Essex County to the Ottawa Valley. A new variety, Maple Arrow, which requires only 2550 heat units, will be available. By 1980, another new variety, McCall, which grows under similar conditions, will be available. Ontario's soybean belt is also expanding because of demand for the product in Asia, and elsewhere. As standards of living rise, people want the high protein diet that soybeans offer. There is a good chance we will be self-sufficient in soybeans in the next five to six years, maybe even a net exporter, says Dr. Beversdorf. "The expansion in Ontario's soybean belt is similar to the develop- ment of corn here in the 1950s. Eventually, soybeans might be grown in rotation with corn, as in the'United States." Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food staff have tested the new soybean varieties at 45 sites across the province. In early 1979 test results will be available to potential and existing growers in time for spring planting. Cow -calf operators can save $10 for every $1 spent on warble control, says John Forsyth, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) beef cattle specialist. Research conducted by OMAF indicates that calves affected by warbles gain faster when treated. Treated calves gained up to 11.3 kg more than untreated calves during the winter feeding period. To the producer, this means better feed ef- ficiency, more weight, and increased returns of $10 to $20 per head when the cattle are sold in the spring. "The ,best and most convenient time to treat is during the regular fall processing," says Mr. Forsyth. "Treating for warbles should be as much a part of calf management as dehorning and castration.' During the summer, warble flies lay eggs on the legs and undersides of cattle. When the eggs hatch, the warble grubs enter the animal's body during the winter. They appear as unsightly bumps o'n the backline in early spring and later burrow out through the hide. "Fall treatment eliminates the problem before, the damage is done',,ays Mr. Forsyth. Three types of warble control products are availa'le. These products include spot-on, pour -on and spray systemic in- secticides. Average cost of treatment, depending on the animal's weight is 30 to 60 cents per head. For more information about warble control,. contact local offices of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. A. For lgai' C. Wanted SAVE $$$ on new heavy duty field cultivators, manufactured in Ontario, all sizes available. Also heavy duty dump trailers. Apply Seranus. Martin 482-3159.-41-44 CROP_ LAND WANTED to rent for 1979 season. Phone 482-9016.-44 SEVERAL hundred bales of good first or second cut hay. Phone 524- 6658.--13,44 B. Custom work CUSTOM combining, corn, $16. an acre, 36" rows, have Rice tires, call Arnold or Phillip Steckle at 565-5329 or 565- 5324. -42,43,44,45 . CORN DRYING - Robertson Farms. Will store, buy or custom dry corn. We can scale up to a tandem truck. Combine available as well. George Robertson. Phone 524- 6658.-38TF WANTED TO BUY - corn, any amount. Will harvest if 30" rows. Hill & Hill Farm Ltd., Varna, 482-3218. -43-44 D. Livestock grant system to the Societies. He stated the .Annual Convention, next year will be held February 21 and 22 at Toronto. Chariman for the meeting was the Director of (the Men's Division for District 8, Mr. Bill Westman. Mr. Harold Lobb, C I in:ton ... was . ,;e lec.t,e.d., Director, with Mr. Keith McLagan, Mitchell, chosen as Associate Director, Donald Young of Auburn is secretary - treasurer. The slate of officers for the Ladies' Section is Mrs. Verna Seeley, St. Marys, director; Mrs. - Stewart Smale, St. Marys, secretary; Mrs. Dolores Shapton, Exeter, Associate Director and Mrs. Maxine Sereda, Exeter, Associate Secretary. BULLDOZING, Allis- Chalmers No. 650, with six -way hydraulic blade. Bill Robinson, RR 2, Auburn, 529-7857.-35tf FOR SALE: Purebred Yorkshire, Hampshire and crossbred boars, also available gilts of breeding age of these breeds and- crosses. Bob Robinson, RR 4, Walton 345-2317. -43,44 E. Farm services FARM LAND - available for lease. Part Lot 8, Concession 1, „Township of Goderich. Approx•irnately 125 acres. Good terms. Phone Bob Morrison 1-433-6131 or write P.O. 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Spouse Group Term Life -up %'50,000 Accident Insurance -up to,40,000. Children's insurance- y.Fi to '5,000. 524-2933 ACORN - Cleaners Heated Waterers WESTEEL-ROSCO Granaries New tax regulations Agriculture and Food Minister Bill Newman and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Thomas Wells announced jointly recently that changes to the 1978 farm tax reduction program, will redefine eligible property. To qualify in 1978, a farm property must have produced at least $4,000 worth of agricultural products over the year. The previous qualifying amount was $2,000. In cases where the owner rents the property to a farmer, the value of goods produced by the rented portion of the property alone must be valued at $4,000. - Under the farm tax reduction program, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food pays half the municipal property taxes on eligible farm property. The program is ad- ministered by the Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs. ,Mr. Wells said, "We will be mailing the 1978 application forms to owners by the end of the year. Farmers will then have until the end of next year to apply for assistance with their 19778 taxes." B & L - Hog Panelling LOWRY FARM SYSTEMS RR 1, Kincardine, Ont. Phone 395-5286 PA VHALEN JIM WHALEN KAREN BRANDON Contact: Pat, Jim, or our new representative Karen Vseemeletes .JOHNSTON BROS. Bothwell Ltd.' New Gravel Prices CASH & CARRY EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FILL STONEDUST SAND. CRUSHED GRAVEL CEMENT GRAVEL DRAINAGE STONE OVERSIZE STONE PIT RUN Olson' Gravel Pit "was one of the first hybrids out of the round" -Allan Stapleton, Kerwood. Dungannon, Ontario S29-7942 15° 95' 90° 95° 95C - '1.75 95° d0c OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY DUNGANNON PITS ONLY 5294941. WHOLESALE PRICES PER TON C GRAVEL FILL B2 GRAVEL B1 GRAVEL STONE DUST, SAND CEMENT' O12 A GRAVEL SCREENED STONE 3/4 STONE .• 100 TONS .15 .30 .40 .90 .95 .95 1.60 Compare our delivery prices per ton 400 200 100 Load tons tons tons Prices ,..,, .30 .35 .40 .44 .40 .45 .50 .54 .50 .55 .60 .64 1.10 - 1.14 1.15 - 1.19 1.15 - 1.19 1.80 - 1.84 T833is the.new single -cross corn available for the first time in 1978. Widely adaptable, it's ideally suited to the 2650-2800 CHU maturity areas. "I've been growing Trojan nit corn for four years now," said Mr. Stapleton. "If they keep bringing out new hybrids like T833, I'm sure I'll fie growing Trojan for another four 33 withstood the drought exceptionally well," he said "It maintained colour all year and certainly appears to have a very strong stalk. "It's cobbed up well and . tie yield looks good. We'll know just how good when we harvest," he said. Prices Include delivery up to 2 miles . Add 10c per mile over 2'imiles Dozer and scraper available for a Good leveling' job G'heck this newspaper for the results when Trojan's special Test plots are harvested In this area. The plots are on the farms of Donald Bean, Goderich, and Dan Kerr, Listowel.