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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1976-01-01, Page 10foot in the urrow° b3r04 Letters are appreciated by Bob Troller. Eiciale Ont N38 247 4 Jack's Jottings As this smiling fellow arrives bringing the promise of all good things* we 'add our heartfelt wishes for a' bright and happy New Ye • Commission and Staff of the SEAFORTH,PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION • • fir Sound the "noi ,ernakers, ring the bells...! It's a NevrIY-ear again • !and we wish tour many friends the test of..everything! LTON J. DI,ET\! As 1976 makes its - debut, here's hoping,' it will bring you all „ • the special things that fill your heart with happiness and Cheer. Happy New Year, to cou all! 4 e • ' ‘Lf • -INVEST in 'o Guaranteed- Trust, Cettifictite S6iiforilf • . Ittomitttee Agetiey Limited 4.27- 16 1 0 • V BILL MUGU MOTORS LTD. FOR] PHONE 527.1146 SEAFORTIII MERCURY 19 THE HURON EXPOSITOR, *NIJARY`i, 1876 • 4 a'• Anyone following the news reports from last week's Agri- cultural Outlook Conference in Ottawa would think that farmers are going to have a tough year in 1976. The guessperts making prognostications have painted a grim picture. Total farm income across Canada will de- crease. while production costs — input costs is the•lancy name for it — will continue to increase which will leave pet income for farmers lower than ever. But, pshaw, it's the New Year and everybody without some personaC tragedy to mar the season is in biloyant spirits so here's a list of New Year's wishes for the farm community. First of all, good wishes to Bill Newman, Ontario's new Minister of agrictilture and food. He's got a big pair of -boots to fill. Those who attended the farewell dinner for Bill Stewart held in Hespeler recently were pleasantly sur- prised when an attractive widow made a speech during the testimonial speeches. Mrs_ Dorothy Lichty, one of the most articulate farmers in the province, made a presentation that night to Bill New- man. She gave'him "the biggest pair of barn boots" she Could find. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision, one of those appropriate acts' which Dorothy Is noted for. She dis- appsared jilsrbefore the• speeches began to buy the size 12's. She wrapped them in newspapers and suggested that•the boots would remind the new minister that he had a big pa ir,. of boots to fill, All the while, Mr. Stewart was grinning impishly. It was a spur-of-the-moment idea because I was sitting beside Dorothy: when she made the suggestion. We drove her car across the road to the shopping plaza and had to try three stores before we got a pair of boots big enough. I'm sure Mr. Newman will fill.them and best of luck to him irf1976. ' For the beet' farmers, a wish for a genuine upturn in prices. Cow-calf' operators, too, are in desperate need of help. It was refreshing recently to read, a well-written criecesinathat usually city-oriented magazine. Weekend, tell- ing:Of the dilemma of the cow-calf men in Western Canada. The sad story of the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency is still being told across the nation. It is to be hoped that 1976 will see its growing'pains solved and a general acceptance of that board's ideals and ideas. ...a Pork Producers have had .atreexcefietwatear in 1975 and a. wish for continued prosperity must be included in New Year's wishes. And Ma:Aie 1976 will see a levelling out for chicken pro- ducers, toe The ups-and-downs suffered by this group over the years has been enough to give even an elevator operator a nightmare. - , Let's hope for a good, year for Gordon. Hill. ,president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. That dynamic 'farm- er won an unprecedented seventh. term a few months ago and he has new vice-president. Peter -Hannam of Guelph also has a bi pair of boots to fill. Jim Boynt 'n, ,too, is the new secretary-manager of the Ontario Commodity Council, the group which sponsored the appreciation dinper for Bill Stewart, and Jim has.a big job on his hands sqabest wishes to him. One cannot mention farm organizations without thinking about Walter Miller,..vice-president of the National Farmers Union, and his honest, hard-working secretary. Ed Morden. Best wishes to them in 1976. ... Heavens! This list could go on forever, What about those farmers fighting Ontarie-Hydro and the group fighting about - gas lines? ,.And the group '11:1 Waterloo Region fighting for water rightS? And the dairymen still smarting over the 25 cent cut in theft levy? And the Oxford farmers battling over Woodstoak's dump site? And the hundreds of cash crop farmers trying so-hard 'to get farm labbr'? And 'the many more farmers threatened by urban sprawl and fall— ing returns on their investment and labor? • . The list . is almost endless but you get the picture: Best wishes to all and may your best day. in 1975 be your worst day in 1976. ' ' ' ...... • .0 Hoping your friendship will remain one of the many pleasures of the New Year. Our thanks. ricuiture sta ilizatian OAC-- topic • Legislature meets agai Spring, and the Government has in fact already given some advance 1,eformation on the direction this Budget will take. The Minister of Community and Social Services has announced . that Onta.rio's introduced soon after ' the 'n in the • • • , • • By Jack Riddell, M.P.P. The opening session of the 30th Ontario Legislature :is now over, and the Members are returning to' their home Ridings for the Recess. It is anticipated that the Legisiature will reconvene at the end of February or beginning of March . in 1976. During ..the session, some very important legislation has been passed, much of which has &en amended considerably by the strong • combined opposition. Important bibs have established rent control for' the Province, regulated Sunday retail . shopping and made Ontario the first jurisdiction in-North America to make wearing of auto seat belts. compulsory beginning January 1st. There has also' been considerable discussion of the Federal anti-inflation guidelines, and on the -province's own programme of spending restraint. It is expected that the new ProvincialBodget will be Cost cutting at end of Queen's Park session The Provincial Treasurer' has announced that the Ontario guaranteed annual income will rise* January 1st to $265 a month for single pensioners and $530 a month for couples. Most of that • ...money will come from the Federal .Government under,-•• increases which in January will bring the maximum Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement payments to $226.12 for a single person and $431.36 for a couple. The maximum paynient from Ontario will be $38.88-a month for a single "(up $2.85) and $98.64 a month for a couple (up $6.28). Hospital Cut There has been considerable criticism of the Government:s intended ,ctft of $50 Million in the Province's hospital. budget. The President of the Ontario Hospital Association has , stated that literally thousands of hospital workersa meat of them nurses, will be laid off dUring the next three months as - a result, Meanwhile.the Minister df Health • has indicated that some „3,000 beds will be eliminated, arid some 5„600 jobs,'because of the annelinced,budgkt.feductions. He said he did net actually knoW where the reductions in staff and beds will be made,: but ministry officials have general 'guidelines to follow., 74 TORONT t. STREET MITCHELL Phone =348-9412 [Long Distance call Collect] - Home - 11Afe - Aitto Cnnimercial Farm Liability Accident & Sickness - PET ECM) INIFURANCZ CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE ASOCIATION The annual residents Christmas. prograni was held in the auditorium on Friday afternoon with over two hundred able to . attend, , Mr. Wayne Leeter„Assistant Administrator was "e • emcee for the pregrarri, andMrs. Elsie Henderson played the piano. Sixty. residents4ols part the concert with a mixed .--ea chorus deeding •the carol sieg. selections bj, the sixteen • miember rythre and individual musical numbers by Helen Fischer ..14a011-eZ rifeAVornia n..S pair. Nelson Lear. George , ..kiiiier;atiii 'Mrs. Butt. .„... Reedit* and recitations Were given by Mrs. Davis: Bertha VatiCamp. Sarah Carter and Betty Scratch. Following the prograM a Christmas supper was enjoyedebaa, everyone in the main dinging room and area where special tables had been set up for the occasion. ' ' The Seaforth Lions Club annual Christmas program was , held iarr6e auditorium on Sunday afternoon, This annual visit by the Lions Steered fifty years 'age in- 1925 and i's looked reee.---e"----"elorirard'erWeeiterf -the residents. Mr. Bob, Spittal was emcee for the program which included an address by Rev. Ure Stewart.' Musical numb rs by the McAllister and Coleman sisters, selections by the McQuaid ',family.; step dance ntinibers by Sandra & Susan Helley, a sing song of carols accompanied at the piano byJim Scott and a visit from Santa Claus. Each 'resident receiveda gift of Oen Vom the Club and' Administrator Mr. Archibold thanked the^ Lions on behalf of the residents. 4' Mr. William Elsie)/ acid Alex Howe vvife welcomed to the Home at' Monday's activities.Old tyme music ffifr the first part of the program was provided-by Marie Flynn,' Norman Speir andierry Collins with the second part including a sing a lcing •and .dance numbers by. Dawn and Debbie Flynn, Jane and - Laurie Bell. merit and price stabilization. papers urkey starye=outs, In the afternoon, T. Kerr of the , broilers, roasters' and manage- Canada Department of Agricul- ment of egg-type birds. Feeding turVs Economics Branch will information for hens and feeding Huronview Deihl.yM -s. Bnehapan. 14rs.,Sparling, Irene O'Connor, Mary wet layer, manure to sheep will uary 7,- •a' program of "New also b(e covered. • ' Developments in Crops" will be 'The William, Park Carr scholar- 'held, Crops ,Such as flax, soy- ship will be presented by C.M. beans, oafs ,and 'barley' will be Switzer, dean OAC, to graduates discuSsed, with —new varieties', homes for the aged will be based.' on this year's approved budget estimates, not the actual budgets. Energy has become an impor- tant issue to many people; particularly agricultural pro- ducers. "Reducing Energy Con- sumption in Agriculture" on Wednesday, January 7. is aimed to provide some information 'On this area, As Well as coverik the. energy piCtureTeoni both a Canadian and an agricultural viewpoint, speaks • ers will discuss possible alterna- tives. including reduction of feetilizer, other sources •of fertili- , zer and Other alternatives to artificial crop, drying. a . • Other topics. inclede tillage, alternative sources of energy and • protein, reducing energy needs for animal housing and the .energy 'requirements of feedlots , as compared to pasture. During the• afternoon of Jan- :January 6. Sessions will cover such topics as sirelarovingeproce- dures, reproduction problems, • gram takes place. Topics to be Detailed programs are avail- covered include market hog fore- able by ' contacting Dr. WeS. cast, impact' of A,l., ventilation, Young,' Dean's office, „ Ontario for weaner pigs, brood sow Agricultural College, Guelph, Ont nutrition and, immunity and' NIG 2W1.' For press information scours in pigs. • , contact R.K. Diggle, Information "Dairy Research Show- Officer,' University of Guelph • is featured as' well. on (519) 824-4120, ext. 3839. ca calves, ••computer ration formula Mrs. Maud 'teeming, Mr. ;•induetry.' Apparently the major tionand the effects of diet.on mild "'vv J.Le ctiiing and family andreason for the iarease is ;A fat tests: An open period is also planned to . allow discussion of dairy research u erway at the Ontario Agricultural pllege. health problems of ne.ylyborn' Mr. and Mrs. David Brady and-- daugahter Christmas Day guests ith' Mr. and Mrs. Sohn Watson of paylield. Mr. and Mr1.7TatrSmalidon of Fort' Erie visitede.witti Me. and Mrs. ° Harold Smaildon on Christmas Eve. (..:hristmas •Day. guests with Mr. and MK'. Gordon Murray an,c1.• Susan were: Misses kin' and Gladys Leiper, 'Ross teiper Of . Clinton' and Charlie Murray Walton • workers -- greater Mell ging .against increases in living. costs. The new rate -will 4.i ..y.1„, "eS"e pporowteeertthmainelimthuemr oiwea$:40earrnt;ehres r $2:65 did at the times they were established, according tO-. the. Minister of Labour. It is the' 'intention to keep 'the level, of'the mininn,i,m, wage under review and make appropriate recommen- dations as they become necessary in 1976. "If it concerns agriculture, it present the federal government's concerns. us.," approach to stabilization. Ian That's the approach organizers •Carne of the, British Columbia of the "'OAC -Agricultural Confer- Department of Agriculture will once '76" took to planning the outline.British Columbia's income program, running January 5 to 8, insurance plan. , of, this year who excelled in their—seed treatment's and liarveSt Children' Socieities, ,Municipal .inclesive, 1976. , ea. .• programs at the College and are equipment being •emphasized. / social services departme4fts and' The n a io approa ' establishing careers 'in farmipg. Some of-the rtew developme The 197ew conference, sponsor- ization will be discussed by Earl - eel by the Ontario Agricultural Haslett of the Ontario Ministry of • • The Ontario Poultry Council reception and dinner follows the in chemicals for barley Helmin thosporium root. rot control wil College and the Ontario College Agriculture and Food. Following and the Ontario Ministry of poultry Industry School at 5:30 also be presented. . The Mjnistry does not intend to Agriculture and Food, will cover a these. presentation, a panel of non. A program for fieldmen in the approve any new capital construe- Gordon Hill, Ontario Federation ."' .. p asture Production in food processing industry will take tion 'or debt retirement, nor will Wide range of topics each day • a of • of Agriculture, la Hurd, 'Ontario, • , Ontario" will offer information on 'place Wednesday, January 7 and there be funds for new or special interest to producers, processors Milk Marketing Board and' R. pasture problems, 'species and Thursday, January 8. The "Ont-eyprograrnmes unless agency costs .and others involved in agriculture, Kerr of Kerr Farms '(Chatham); mixtures,. • . • ixtures, fertility and reseeding • The public is cordially invited . ario Food Processors' Association Bare rechiced except for g. sidll discuss stabilization as ahoy. : Pastfire utilization—and suPpte- Fieldin-' en's 'eonfereSee'' ' wit 1Progra;'nirie's for 'the mentally attend all sessions. ' - see , 1 mental feeding are alsO explained cover a wide range of to ice rretareled. University of Guelph president, General discussion and a sum- Three. producers — R. Wolfe, including direct seeding and Ceilings on • school spending D.F. Forster, off the mary by T.K. Warley, School of „ Dobbington„ P.Meindertsma,,mechanized tomato harvesting, have been - abolished,. by ,. the Monday, 'January 5 segment of Agricultural Economics and Ex- RockWoed. and C.Hahn, Kitchen- changing weather patterns, direct 'Oeetarld 'Governments according the four-day conference; "Stabtli:Thiension education, completed the. eer— will discuss "What Pastures seeding asparagus, and the use of to art annotmeement made last zation for Agriculture:: January 5,,, program. Can Do For You". 'satellite surVey mformaticin in the week. This means that local The morning' session features Tuesday, Jewry 6, w'aye„ Also on January 6 is a morning field. . school boards are flee to increase speakers from OAC's School of four concurrent sessions on the session 'covering "Moulds and 'Sessions begin each day at their total operating budgets by a Agricultural and Ex- Guelph "campus. The "Poultry „Mycotoxins' in Corn and ther 10:00a.m. and generally adjourn ' greater 'percentage through tension .Education covering a IndustrY School" cove topics of , Feecistuffs" and their e' e on at 4:00p.in. Lunches and ample increases in local property taxes. general discussion of stabilization intere§t to egg a d .,poultry livestock. parking facilities will be available The Province is increasing grants and the economic implications ,of producers. e , In the afternoon, the Swine on the University oft Guelph to local' 'school boards by 9.66°70 two approaches; supply manage- OAC speake . will present Indusiry and Management -pro- .campus. ' • and the establisYed grant 'ceilings for elementary students will be increased, by about •16.6Te. . . Minimum Up The Labour, Minister -has announced an increase in the minimum wage -in Ontario, which . will rise ab $2.65 an hour in general and $2.96 in the construc- tion industry beginning March 15th. The current minimum is a $2:40 an hour hi-- general ' and $2.65 '''iri the construction ' GAY LEA FOODS SEAFORTI-i 1 . Lower Interest Rates 000 NOW AVAILABLE ON 1st and 2nd Mortgages , anywhere in Ontario on RESIDENTIAL= INDUSTRIAL ° COMMERCIAL and PARM PROPERTIES Interim financing on new construction or land dev.elotnnent • lIEMIESENTATIYES IN YOUR AREA PHONE AREA CODE 519-744.653 COLLECT - FEWAY-c.INV STMENTS &, CONSULTANTS-LID. Head O1;fices-46 Weiler Street, East, Kitchener, Ontario WERT)* EXISTING MORTGAGES FOR INSTANT`CASIV-- , • .