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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1974-09-05, Page 7, c•. r -., aw ,err' ,. ... 1 .. ... •. .: .. .Mr � ..... '-":?'J.' ,7 �. , .. .... v e. , 1.. u,:: ., x .P3 v 1. T F�irict} farriers c�r�ic� (Continued from Page I from `dont ,ownors ,along the, +route have g to those Who hatethe already settled, aecor td lines on their properties" he said. Hydro's public relations man. Mr. Hawley and the other Who receives this updated hydro officials said this would be payment, if the farm has been impossible to administer. Several Sold meanwhile?" Nick Whyte farmers complained of escalating want ed to know, "the new owner hydro. bills. "That's because we or the farmer who sold?" Mr, have to pay so much for land" one Hawley said no policy on this had hydro than said and both groups been worked out yet. There are a laughed. lot of implications in this doling Complains of broken promises out money all- along the, line", Mr. Whyte said. and a lack of communication and follow up by Hydro were troiced , 11 Will there be more' lines" , by some at the meeting. Donald McKercher of McKillop .yr $ .n•nrgrir� v� "Two years ago 1 asked one of Township asked. Mr. Hawley replied that as far as Hydro knows There is not likely to be much if relief from fast rising food vegetables are up 32% in addition to labour cost increases. In Toronto, beef prices , per hundred weight have been as low your men if I could build a building on the proposed line site now, there, wont be. —"any, prices over the next '6 months". The growers also demanded as $45.00 as compared with a sand I've heard '.nothing yet", one Explain Policy Except for beef prices, which• higher prices- .for their crops peak of $62 -last summer. By late man said. % Mr. Hawley said -a The,details of the Hydro policy are'expected to decline by the end because they say they can easily fail, prices could be in the mid farmer would receive are fairly simple. If a farmer opts P of the year, the consumer .can switch into alternative crops' $40's or maybe lower. Titin. compensation for any building to sell Hydro an easement for the his expect to pay more for most food which are more attractively • decline in price from about $60.00 �lre�d� the but P ower corridor to cross' items, during the next 6 months or priced. Tomatoes, for example, to' $45.00 . means. an average o�q corridor could not build anything under the lines Property, he will be paid 75% of even a year. are a highly profitable crop but saving at the retail level of around once Hydro owned an easement the market value per acre of land The Food Prices Review Boards they are also risky and, 15c to 30c per pound, depend' g or the land outright. crossed plus 75% of the value of said in July that it "sees reason troublesome. So when coin can on the cut. `tip For the past year,' beef has an acre for the I#st tower, 8070 for some optimism in respect to be sold- for $3 a bushel and Fish prices are expected Bruce Nunn of Wallace for a second tow 851% for a the overall food prices picture".' soybeans for $5 to $6 (the present remain fairly stable (except for ,vw"D I F compensation for woodlots, citing iniru , tncreasmg io ,ur uac„ addit,onal'tower on a land. The Board based its conclusions on the belief that "forces of prices),, growers will not grow: tomatoes or any other vegetable lobster and shrimp). ine most substantial decrease has been for MILK COOLER SAVED — James MaeDougald R.R.1 Fullarton checks over the ' a case in the past where Hydro P Y This sum can be to en in one supply and demand now appear crop unless they are offered a fresh and frozen ocean perch. damage to the milk room that was attached to the barn of Herbert and Ken. Britton g offered a farmer $125 an acre and lump or in annual payments of to be working their way into a . good price. Most farmers iii the Indications are that pork prices In Hibbert Township which burned to the ground Saturday afternoon. The wftils of the farmer got an independent interest at the prime bank rate at better state of balance which is vegetable -growing areas are not may be headed for large the milk room were asbestos lined and Mitchell firemen saved the expensive cooler offer of $2,700 per acre. the first of each, year on the lump decreeing the rate of price highly specialized,' let alone increases. The glut of hogs on the by keeping their hoses directed on it, when they saw that the .barn was. beyond "We had local people value the sum. At the end of the fifth year increases. wedded to a single crop. They market appears to be finished. saving. (Staff Photo) wood lots", Mr. Hawley said, the value of the land would be al though food pri However, although tend to switch readily into the The constant spiral • in food` needed for the power lines will be "because we thought they would reviewed and the ,prime bank rate are unlike) kee moving at crops that offer the highest prices has prompted some buyer a year later than most food rice Y P know local values". would be applied to the new value the speed seen in the last 2 ears P y return. substitution, especially among Every week There was some discussion for another five ears. Alum y P be (37% from June 1972 to June Price increases in milk and milk low-income families and those on more and more People discover what mighty jobs about who pays for an damages P Y Y g sum payment could requested 1974)' some further large products are expected to be large tired incomes but substitution is are accomplished b low 6 caused by the tower lines, if they at the end of any five year period. increases are clear) on the way. Y Y also. Farmers are seeking rice g P not as much help as it used to be . ExpoP Y cost Want Ads. Dial should blow over in a tornado or if Hydro will a fo'r an damages y pay Y g Rising costs of ingredients, increases both for industrial It used to be possible to sgbstitute Seaforth Seaforth 527-0240. ' ,f a farm machine hit a wire and to crops if -there is an easement. If the towers.deflate the value of the packaging, transportation and (butter, cheese, milk powder) and poultry for beef and' hamburger for everything we told these people. ' Did they just throw their notes knocked it off a tower. "In 27 These big increase in canned labour will provide some of the fluid.milk which they must have steak but now these needed for the power lines will be ears with Hydro 1 can't surrounding land Hydro will pay h ' kee in food rices hi h to meet their ever risingcost of substitutes have gone up too. a year later than most food rice Y P y 'd remember a farmer paying for compensation for injurious Pus to p g p g The area where the biggest production. If the consumer had to Although this article may not g Y repairs". the construction affection, but usual) onl, in case leaps can be expected is in pay the rcould strike the most optimistic note supervisor said. of purchase rather than assessment, Mr . Hauley said. price canned goods. g ncrease,cbuttertly go g P from a consumer's standpoint articular) those on low and • Mervyn Agar expressed concern that there had been There is no severance of a farm The food processing industry 18c per pound (it is ,now around 90c per pound depending on the particularly Y fated income,, it is only on the Y communication since Hydro made de in the case of an easement Mr. has predicted retail rice P P increases 30% 'to 40 for type) and a pound of powdered basis of an appreciation. of the their first offers fo'r properties in Hawley said, because, the farmer the of canned and frozen vegetables b g Y *Skim milk by about 8c from 79c. situation that together we can be g this sarea. "What about still owns corridorpianti: this autumn. Sugar -based products will also begin to work toward reasonable. everything we told these people. ' Did they just throw their notes A property owner who lets P P Y Ontario Hydro purchase the land These big increase in canned continue to rise in price because solutions. If you have any ideas about this away as they drove out our needed for the power lines will be vegetable prices is coming almost no letdown of sugar prices seems sight. Retail in the matter of inflationary prices and lanewa s. ", he asked. y aid 100% of market value per p P a year later than most food rice Y P price T Toronto area of a ]0 pound bag of how the situation mi ht be g For the past year,' beef has acre, plus a sum for injurious. , p j increases because lasts spring when p g 'being white sugar was - rectified would you kindly send Told to Stay Away' affection of surrounding land and the "1973 rices were p g ..35 - early last fall. It rose to $3.35 - rose t me otfr comments either to m Y y H d t d f id bun s lus entitlements negotiated the prices were 'set home or ffice in Toronto y ro cons ruction an , ie g , p my o b f b •d t h $3.49 by let a winter and has personnel at the meeting said that they had been told to st ay r apo legal and survey costs and up to 25% of the total for disturbance to a ore it ecame evi en ow sharply other prices in the stayed there ever since. The price away' from the properties under the- farm operation. economy would rise.The growers increase is a result of demand exceeding supply the last three discussion until expropriation "Should a farmer not have the settled last year for increases of Years and of consequent specu- preceedings are completed, as . option of sellipg to Hydro if in about 5%. This year, the growers lation in sugar futures. , Sugar part of ,Hydro's new no prior future he gets more towers and feel that they have to catch up for Prices will likely stay high negotiation policy. the land -is of no use?" Mr. Whyte underpayment for their crops in Primarily because Brazil's crop Agents will be out to see asked. ' 1973 and to keep pace with was damaged by heavy rains and farmers after this meeting, the "I'm quite sure we'd take that prospective inflation this year. most of Cuba's crop,is expected to audience was told. into consideration", Mr. Hawley In Ontario, the largest go to the Soviet Union. Fruit Hydro crews will be moving said. "It could be that if a farm vegetable -producing province, canners,' bakers, confectioners onto corridor land which has was no longer viable we'd buy the price of peas delivered to the and soft drink manufacturers are already been !purchased on the obt the fartn' roc nein )ant will -be u 65% A -6"i'i ff dt; l' `1•kP Tr • : >'t t 3p g `p " " "t �c b "tvill+o all, i X4it by the high price of route to ay, a stru.ctt0 o i Ake f , ay t l yve It1 a %n h bi$ 00 ton•, corn -on- he. o 6f' 'date kes sugar: said. The expropr7atiotfi' lar�iil the p'3ssesstdn t effect; be up`75°jo to $55.75', tomatdes available at o u t' n e w where there has been no Mr. Hawley said. Hydro crews will be up 44% to $74 a ton, and Canadian egg & turkey prices - settlementi takes effect on hope to be at work on the corridor i cucumbers will be up 80% to said to be the highest in the world , September 19, Mr. Hawley said during the winter when damage 140% over 1973 prices. The and about one third higher than in and possession could take place to land will be minimal. prices of other vegetable crops the U.S. - will probably remain at BEAP 90 days after that, subject to Will Check Each Owner such as beets, carrots, cabbage, this peak. appeals to the two board.. Construction crews will check pumpkins, beans and asparagus Bread will move slightly Hydro is making every effort to with each farmer before going on will rise proportionately. upward. .because ••' of rising ancilla t i fl d t' •• Buyers of Timothy, Red .Clover, and B i rdsfoat I refoil Seed , MAPLE 'LEAF MILLS LTD. (SEED DIVISION) EXETER, ONT. PHONE 235-0363 (Jones, M;acNaughtoln) ,11111'13 k, place towers side by side to'cause 'his land to determine the best For the consumer, this will ry cos s n our pro uc ion and plastic bread bags. Baking Additional capacity is' now available at o u t' n e w the least possible dissruption, access route and any special' probably mean that a 14 -ounce tin flour bought in the supermarket Mr. Hawley said. i Hydro officials said they hope circumstances. Any damages to farmer's land during construction of fancy grade peas will likely 'increase fall from 1.9c. b the consumer will probably Y P Y modern plant at Seaforth which provides eve n for an in-service date of Octobert", ; willb 'e repaired or compensated to 35c this �A 14 ounce tin of choice grade increase about 5% because of the 1975. There are 509 tower$ the 69 mile route: Each tower is about for to the farmer's satisfaction, Mr. Hawley said. corn, now 27c, will sell for about 34c. Prices on most canned risingcosts of flour millers. Cake mixes will likely increase by 10% ' more e o n v e n i e n e e for area bean growers 9 120' high, wif% a 25-35' base and Since construe tion will vegetables will increa e b 6c to $ Y 12% primarily due to sugar P Y g a total of eight wires. There is a minimum say space of 24' under probably take place in 1975, Mr. Hawley said Hydro would prefer c 10c a tin. prices but also because of increased labour, packaging and P g g , YOU C BE the tower wires, Mi- Pettit said. that farmers leave the corridor Canned fruit prices will also shortening costs. Property owners who have area unplowed and unplant ed. increase because tin cans, sugar, For the past year,' beef has , already settled with Ontario "We will pay you the profit value fuel and labour cost more. The cost of cans is up I I % over last been the focal point of consumer discontent over escalating food - ASSURED OF 4 Hydro will receive increased of the missing crop", he said. year, cardboard cartons 6%, fuel prices. Beef prices now seem to money for damages to their land. M . Hawley said. He defended Power will run from the Bruce to Seaforth officials said and will an estimated 60% and printed be on a downward path, however, * Fair prices this stand under uestionin b s lit at Seaforth to o back u to Waxed cardboard boxes for fro this may not be very long-lasting, , am 4 0 V q g Y P g P saying that Hydro's new policy Goderich and London. In the had evolved through working with future the line could service. the farmers -all across the province,, Wingham Transfer Station. not just those who had refused to Officials said the power also could ORDER settle. run in a Seaforth to Bruce About 59 of the 190 property direction. Order Now SEED WHEAT and FERTILIZER for Fall application SEAFORTH CO .OP FARMERS reme 527.0770 sbtore Your. ,SEED • and FERTILIZER Now We .have Grain Bank storage .for your mixed grain or barley SEE US FOR SERVICE ( Phone 527.1910 �rrr�r■ Seaforth * Honest weights * Reliable grading * Patronage return on profits * Courteous service