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14 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 22, 1986 Microcomputer coming for Ontario farmer Microcomputers in agriculture $3.20/bu. in Oc ober, will he be able Projections. The 'What if' capabili- make the computer perform. should be approached with commit- have become a reality. In Ontario to cover his financial ol. 'ations? ty of a computer is a powerful ally ~~ While farm computers don't do ment or it will be wasted money. |f approximately 8 per cent of farmers What if the price of coi. ..ll to of the farmer. Being able to look at the work for you, they allow you to you are prepared to make the time now use . Accor- $2.75/bu? The price of corn is only the financial consequences of alter- be a better manager for the same commitment, the dollar investment ding to Successful Farming one variable. What Wout interest tive Soto can gain Jou ex- ie odie a aol. Sums fusmars have magazine research by 1990 over 80 rates, varying yields of any number ence others have taken a pay to own a microcom- en per cent of all inh will beusing of other variables the rs can- lifetime to acquire. putcr? The answer is yes, but with back on a single hedging decision. 'them to aid in farm management. not control? The farm computer is also useful Some reservations. If you have a However, computer information 'Why would a farmer spend his ~~ While there are programs that for record keeping, both physical ood records system already and must be used wisely and tempered hard-earned money on a computer? can handle these problems ina mat- and financial, marketing, and pro- have good farm management skills, by common sense. Perhaps the best reason for having ter of minutes, a farmer without the cess control such as automatic the computer could even pay for About the author: Michael a computer is for its ability tomake aid of a computer, would have to feeders. Applications are limited on- itself within a year. But, if youdon't Toombs is a lecturer in the projections. If the price of corn is spend days he doesn't have onthese ly by the user's vision and ability to keep good records now the com- Agricultural Engineering Section of puter will not keep records for you. Kemptvilie College of Agricultural How the wrestling team at Prince Albert Public School has grown? (Did Hulk Hogan have ~ anything to do with this? The team did terrific at a Durham Region competition held at Durham ~ College, April 9th, coming in second against 12 other schools (the boys 'were second only to Woodlands Centennial). The team includes (front, from left) Brad Richardson, Ricky Olaisen, David Bengel, Travis Kennedy, Marcus Otis, Keith Haist, Lee Whitter, Robert Anthony, Mike 5 Byers. ---- WEIGH IN from 11:30 to 1:30 AMATEUR ARM WRESTLING CHA SATURDAY. MAY 3rd at CRANDELL'S RIVERBOAT Labanovitch, (second row) Mike Colbari, Grant Kay, Philip Beacock, Brad Prentice, Jason Thompson, Kevin Leigh, Lindsay Parry, Craig Rowntree, Jim Tower, (third row) Graham Carnegie, Aaron Stevens, James Beddell, Toby Shewan, Kevin O'Neil, Corey Bricknell, Gord Jef- ~ frey, Derek Rowntree, (back row) Robert Bray, James Hiemstra, Robin Hancock, Robert Bradiey , Domenic De Fabrizio, Kevin Mantrel, Gavin Cochrane, Mark Schwan and coach Robert RUBBER STAMPS Eqpnpment. EARLY BU ON ABOVE GROUND POOLS DIRECT FROM OUR WAREHOUSE 18" ROUND - Only ..cooovenne. '1,171*% Cot... $1,338 15 x 24 OVAL - Now '1,484% Sale Ends April 30, 1986 4 The investment on a computer Technology Beef dinner was a fine success Seagrave and Area News by Diane Cooke On Saturday, April 19th, Betty and Leon Williams invited neighbours and friends to a pot-luck dinner at their home to say goodbye to Shirley and Charlie Ash, who are moving from Robinglade Estates to Port Perry. Everyone wishes Shirley and Charlie much happiness in their new home Congratulations to Stephen Postma, age 6, who came in second '(vocal student of Melanie Lee) at the Oshawa Kiwanis Music Festival. He attained a mark of 85! For those of you who are in- terested, Karen Hunt will be atten- ding a seminar through the Elec- trolysis Association and Der- matology. She hopes that this fur- ther education and training will ENTER THE benefit her profession. Also, Karen is moving out of the Seagrave area and will be available in Port Perry for the next four months. She can still be reached at 985-9085. Robinglade Estates Women's group meets this month at Sandie Jonahs home, Thursday, A pril 24th at 8 p.m. Please try and come as a fun evening is planned. The Seagrave Church Beef Dinner was a great success! A very special thank you to all of the young people who gave a helping hand. All your hard work was certainly appreciated. 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