Changes in Canadian agriculture topic for Norval banquet
About 125 members and friends of the Norval Junior Farmers heard Art Bennett speak on shifts in Canada’s agriculture over the last decade. He noted bigger silos, larger tractors, longer low buildings, and Halton County farm size rising from 143 to 148 acres. he urged adaptation of new technology and the importance of bridging rural and urban relations.
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Norval Junior Farmers and Junior Institute
Art Bennett
Ontario
Dept. of Agriculture and Food
Canada
Agricul
Ture
Bennett
Halton
Peel
Norval
Stewarttown Hall
Halton County
Hatton County
Lake Couchiching
Juneior Institute
Stan
Edna Hyatt
Mary
Ronald Dunc Ean
Norval Sunior
McGibbon Patterson Shorthorns honored at Peterborough meet
At the Canadian Dual-Purpose Shorthorn Society annual meet in Peterborough on January 27, Halton County breeders Emmett McGibbon of Milton and Harold Patterson received top honors. McGibbon won the Semper Trophy for the high herd in Canada with 9 242 lb milk from 12 cows. he has twice won and once been runner-up in three years. Patterson earned one gold and three silver medals for production. his cow Ridge Wild Monfea 1C led the section with 28 187 lb milk and 875 fat over two lactations. two cows qualified for advance registry. Fred Frey of Campbellford is president, Clarence Peacock of Milton vice-president.
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Peterborough
Halton County
Emmett McGibbon
Milton
Canada
McGibbon
Harold Patterson
Advance Registry
Ridge Wild
Unloaded Guns Fatal in Old Hunting Chestnut Reminder
A long standing warning notes that accidental gunfire around homes and hunting areas kills or injures people even when guns are believed unloaded. It urges teaching youths to unload guns before leaving hunting areas to protect families.
4 H Meeting Dates Set For Agricultural Clubs
G Taylor lists 4 H organization meetings for all clubs Acton 4 H Clubs meet Tuesday March 19 at 8 p.m. at Acton Community Centre. All other clubs meet Wednesday March 20 at 8 p.m. in Boyne Community Centre.
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Acton
Boyne
Lights Out At Ten Thirty In This House
A humorous exchange features a girl’s father warning a young man that lights go out at 10 30 while the suitor responds with a courteous compliment noting the house rules.
Zoning by law debate prompts amendment proposal in Nassagaweya
At a council meeting ratepayers protested a proposed amendment to the Official Zoning By-Law restricting home offices in agricultural zones. After clarifications with the Department of Municipal Affairs and Project Planners, a refined amendment was approved in principle and sent for department and Ontario Municipal Board review. The plan permits certain home offices with limited ancillary uses and outlines conditions for professional and nonprofessional residents.
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Department of Municipal Affairs
Nassagaweya
Nto
Council and Planning Board
Council
Planning Board
Department of Municipal Affairs and
Ontario Municipal Board
Bedring
John McNabb Named President Of Halton 4-H Leaders
The Halton 4-H Club Leaders held their annual meeting at the Milton Agricultural Office on February 1. Plans for the year include a new 4-H Tractor Club and priorities to sustain senior member interest. George Greenlees, district Purina rep, urged engagement of older youths and outlined the new executive: John McNabb president, Walter Norrington first vice president, Lloyd Stokes second vice president, and the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food representative as secretary-treasurer.
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Halton
Agricultural
Milton
George Greenlees
Halton County
Purina Feed Company
Club Leaders Council
John McNabb
Vicc
Walter Norrington
Lloyd Stokes
Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food
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Geoff Taylor
Bill Wilson
Shorthorn Society
Fred Frey
Campbellford
Clarence Peacock
Mion
By G. Taylor
Thompson Fuels Ltd
Young Street
Department
William Coulter
Mali
Halton 4-H
Leaders Council
Lakeview
Discount Centre
GAC International
Gee
GAC International Finance Corp., Ltd
Mill Street
Acro
Gtor
Main Street
Hitcheni
King Street
East
Jack Ridley Cartage
Dills Stationery
the’ Adler
Universal
SCM Electric
BIC Pen Office
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