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World's markets, not weather 1985s albatross for farmers by MURRAY MOORE Clint Nesbitt's opinion, offered with regret, is that 1985 will not be a good year for agriculture. The Ministry of Agriculture representative in North Simcoe says that the problem is not (he weather but the markets. Across the board-"You name it: pork, beef, corn, soy beans"-the demand for animals raised and food grown in North Simcoe is not good. "It's very discouraging to our farmers." The demand for food exists around the world but the people in need of food do not have the money to buy it. "It's the old story. Farmers produce the food but they can't sell few? The amount of available is not unusually great, relative to a normal year. At least one element in the weather is always less than ideal, when farmers are concerned. So far in 1985 the temperature has been lower than some area farmers. especially corn growers, would wish. "The weather has not been all that con- ducive to good growing conditions." On the other hand spring-grains and rape seed have not been adversely affected. And the higher temperatures of last week were "en- couraging."' might not grow a cash crop. Nesbitt says a trend of area farmers growing a cash crop is emerging. Soy beans and rape seed are being grown more. Specialty crops in general are getting more interest. Pick your own crops are spreading. Rainfall has been ficient when it has occurred. A typical North Simcoe farmer owns 300 to 400 acres, raises one kind of livestock, grows crops to feed that livestock, and might or intermittent but suf- White beans, present in the past, creasing in volume. The hay crop is farmers have taken their first cut. are in- "pretty good."' Some Boating and drinking don't mix, says CSC theme for the and runs to July 7, is Drinking Don't The Canada Safety Council's Safe Boating Week, which started yesterday Sunday, "Boating and Mix."' The Canadian Coast Guard claims that 50 percent of boating accidents in Canada are alcohol-related. Recent percent of related. figures show that 44 boating deaths were alcohol- 72 percent of the fatalities in which alcohol was a factor had blood / alcohol .08, above levels the legal No ee Grand night at ESPSS for students It was not sports, but rather a purely academic event that filled the huge gym- nasium al Ecole Secondaire Penetan- guishene Secondary School Thursday evening. One hundred and forty students, wearing traditional caps and gowns, were assembled for their official graduation ceremonies, before an audience of proud parents and teachers. Nine Certificates of er alln im pi 100 Graduation Diplomas (Grade 12), and 39 Honurs Gradualion Diplomas (Grade 13) were awarded over the course of the evening. Forty six students among the graduating class, who maintained an average of 75 percent Long local career Isobel Heels, right, retiring after many years of nursing locally, first in St. Andrew's Hospital, and now in Huronia District Hospital, number of presents during adinner in her honour received a head nurse. held in the Midland Legion Thursday. her is Marie Radcliffe, HDH continuing care unit Beside ae si im- pairment. Impaired boating is also a criminal offense. The Safety Council also sends along some tips for safer boating: Leave word with someone on shore where you plan to go and what time you expect to be home. Head for shore im- mediately if a storm threatens. Carry the prescribed number of A, B, C, or D flares in case of emergency. Never stand up in a small boat. If you must change seats, crouch low, keep your weight on the centre line, and hold on to both gun- wales. When sailing, keep an eye out for overhead. wires especially when entering or leaving marinas or clubs. Never cruise fast enough to create a dangerous swell near other boats, marinas, an anchorage, or swim- mers. If your boat capsizes, don't attempt to swim ashore; instead, hang on to the boat until you are picked up. Join a boat club, if possible, to keep up-to- date with changes in regulations and other safe boating in- formation. Learn mouth-to-m- outh resuscitation. Call your local St. John Ambulance for © in- struction. ¢Top Sirloin Baked Potato & Veg. e¢White Fish You're sure to enjoy the... SPECIALS tHe GRANADA INNI Hwy. 93 at Balm BeachRu 526-2797; $Q95 Potato & Veg. $995 or better during the academic year, were recognized as Honour! Students. In addition, Principal Giles Cing- Mars was pleased to count nine Ontario Scholars among the 1985 grade 13 graduating class. A few Ontario high schools could boast of a graduating class receiving a total of $13,375 in scholarships. Among the primary recipients of scholar- ships, for further study al university, are David Bayfield (McMaster), Dan Buttineau (Brock), Giles Cing-Mars Jr. (Western), Robert Gauthier (Brock), and Re Ven Wagg (McMaster). An additional 46 high achieving students were honoured, during the ceremonies with Departmental Acad- emic Awards and Physical Education Department Athletic Letters. September. Page 12, Tuesday, July 2, 1985 Leroux, Paul Brown Presbyterians add their contribution Midland's Knox Presbyterian Church has donated $1,000 to Huronia Transition Homes, which plans On opening its first transition home in Midland in From left are Rev. Huronia Transition Homes co-ordinator Gayle church Mission and Outreach sub- committee chairman Ruth Weldon, and com- mittee chairman Ken Ellis. curs. any special funeral 'Midland We're glad you asked! Jim Lynn Funeral Director WHAT OFFICIAL INFORMATION ABOUT ME MIGHT I EVER NEED? When accurate information is needed to fill out forms and announcements, locate or remember. You need all sorts of in- formation when you marry, buy insurance, apply for credit or a job, and yes, even when death oc- It is wise to prepare such a total record now and keep il in a safe place...not in a safety deposit box because they are usually locked until after the funeral, but rather in a locked drawer of your, desk. Do, however, inform your spouse of where this information may be found. Information most often needed includes: 1) full name, address, Social Insurance number, armed forces serial number, 2) birthdate and place, 3) blood type, 4) employer records, 5) name of: father's and mother's birthplace and date, 6) names of organizations and publications to be notified, 7) location of important documents, 8) arrangements, 9) pre-arranged donation of eyes or body organs, 10) names and addresses of all persons to be notified of your death. 1 Yames H. 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