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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1981-12-23, Page 20From far and near, warmest greetings to all! SEASON'S GREETINGS Huron Structures Farm and Commercial Buildings Insulated Concrete Walls BRIAN SANDERSON 887-9200 Yuletide candles burn brightly, symbolizing the renewal of warmth and openness among men. May you partake of all the rich joys of this wonderful season. Season's Greetings Hensalt-Livestock Vic Hargreaves Barry Miller Doug Carruthers Greg Hargreaves poses when they weighed 600 pounds or more. Those farm- ers were eligible to, receive a grant of $20 per head of cattle. The program is now open. to alt' farmers who sold 1t) head of beef cattle for finishing in 1980.-whether they were bought as calves or raised by the farmers them- selves. Amended applitation forms for the Stocker Cattle Assistance Program are now available in agricultural offices throughout Ontario. WINTARIO GRANTS I am happy to report that the following projects have been approved for assistance under Wintario. The Town of Seaforth - Seaforth Arena repairs; Huron Country Playhouse,' upgrade facilities; Mapleway Area Guides - recreation facility. Keewaydin; Town of Clinton - purchase of timer clock. Communi4y Centre; Town of Clinton - install washrooms. Arena; Town of Goderich - renovate commun- ity athletic field; Township of West Williams - install Lake Huron pipeline at Community Centre. ' PROPERTY TAX GRANTS While many senior citi- zens are upset and angry about long delays in receiving property_ tax grants. appar- ently the Ministry of Revenue has paid out more than $1.3 million in such grants to people who are ineligible to receive them. The overpay- ments in the first year of the program were sent due to a variety of computer errors, human tnistaEes and lack of program co-ordination. Moreover, many senior citi- zens are complain ing that it is almost impossible to get through on the telephone number published for enquir- ies, and many have suggest- ed that several more lines or phone numbers are urgently needed. Ron Van Horne, Liberal London North. stress- ing the number of problems in this connection which have come to hiaattention, said the senior citizens are calling for more than platitudes. "They want to get some action". LIQUOR LICENCE BOARD. The Minister of Con- sumer and Commercial Rela- tions. Mr. Gord Walker, has told the Legislature that the Provincial-Auditor was asked in the summer of 1980 to review the operation's of the Liquor Licence Board of On- tario because the government felt "some matters had gone awry". It now appears that a consulting firm was hired by a senior official of the Board (whose wife worked for the firm), was paid thousand of dollars for work that, it seems has never been done. Accord- ing to the Provincial Auditor. a former Executive Director of the LLBO ordered "quest. ionable" hospitality for people doing regular busi- ness with the Board. WarrnWishesCQ To Our Friends and Customers: As the HOLIDAY SEASON approaches our thoughts turn to the true meaning of this happy time. During the course of the year and in the rush of events, we tend to overlook the important friendships that are the real basis of all business relationships. "And so it is that we would like to set aside the routine of business and express our sincere hope, that your HOLIDAY SEASON will be Joyous and, Happy apc1 that the New Year will bring Good Health and Prosperity to You and Yours. From The Vincent Family and Staff Hope your holiday will be as -resplendent as the shining star that crowns your tree! HAPPY HOLIDAY! There's'no better ti e to wish our friends the bes 1 wry Christmas! BOY1ES Farm Supply Seaforth 5274257 t'''. - - - -,--r r 3. , I-1 We're delivering our sincere thanks to you and yours! EDIG.HOFFERS LTD. Mitchell • ONOMY CAN fit 1979 FORD GRANADA Equipped with gas saving 6 cylinder *atom**, with power Inakos. power steering and radio. finishod in rnetalik gold with gold cloth interior. Has Mititialln tires. Reel sharp. Mono" number MS 413. Ap. / proximately 50.011 $4 395 ASKING ONLY THE HURON ,XP SITOR' MOE BER 23, tam Merry Christmas Jack's Jottings Interest rates Oil • bankruptcy culprit Heap on moreT,voiid-the wind is chill; But let it whistle as it will, Well keep our Christmas merry still. SirWalter Scott penned those lines, more than ISO years ago and they still apply in our country's return to wood stoves and fireplaces. 1' A great many people this Christmas are facing a bleak year what with • unemployment reaching disastrous proportions and Canada's standard of living bringing us all Hero are wishes expressly for our many friends: the happiest of holi- days and the best of everything! Thanks for your patronage. RON DRISCOLL General Contractor Seaforth closer to the Dirty Thirties than many care to remember. But lei it whistle! It is the time of year when so much of the spirit of the Christ-child hovers close to the neorts of men and women: We'll keep our'Christmas merry still. We will, too. We will all try not to think of the tangled affairs of mankind around the world. We will sing and be merry and go carolling and, hug and kiss old friends aod family members we have not seen. perhaps. since lastiyear. We Twill forget some of our differences. at least for a day or two, and let this wonderful time of year seep into our minds and hearts remembering that God's great gift to mankind, His only Son, was born this day. Throw another log on the fire and cuddle up to the warmth that thrills the soul. Ah, Christmas. that great and gloriousday which means so much to so many. We'll scurry out to see the grandkids open their presents on Christmas morning. We'll share in their wide-eyed wonderment on Christmas Eve. We'll come back to our house for a monstrous Christmas dinner with the whole family around the groaning board. We'll eat too much and we'll settle back after the meal with stomach too full but heart overflowing with love and peace and contentment. When we feed the horses both night and morning, we'll throw an extra scoop of oats into the manger and probably steal half a dozen apples to satisfy their sweet tooth as well. And when we walk back to the house from the barn, we'll hear the animals munching contentledly and I will pause on_ the threshold of the back door to gaze skyward. as always. Ah, the wonderment of another Christmas..so many of them now, all except two or three that, bring fond memories flooding into mind and pehaps some tears flooding into the eyes. The memories? Too numerous to mention them all. But what about that Christmas so many years ago when a big, battery-powered fire truck was under the tree..and-the year of the new tube skates...and the year Alice and I were first married...and the year our own children shared our wonderment. Fthink of the struggles my parents had bringing up a larnily_of...Ave in the Depression, the sacrifice, the love. I think of my Dad's workworn hands and my mother's loving smile. I think of the 33 Christmases my own helpmate has shared with me and thank God for her and for three gorgeous girls and four delightful grandchildren. And just before 1 go in the door, I will say a prayer thanksgiving for what will always be the most wonderful time of year. And on earth, peace to men of goodwill. Merry Christmas. dear friends. Merry, Christmas. BY JACK RI DDELL MPP TTI:liEcrvernIen INTEREST RATES ofES On- tario continues to ignore the plight of the farmers caught in the stranglehold of unbear- able high interest rates. Few (arming operations can sur- "vive under the present eco- nomic conditions. In persist- ent questioning to the Mini- ster of Agriculture and Food and the ,Treasurer, Frank Miller, I have pointed out that this inaction is leading to the total disintegration of our agriculture industry. In is regrettable that the Minister of Agriculture Mr. Henderson, is forcing the farmers to lash out through his lack of action A major demonstration by farmers occurred in Owen Sound a few weeks ago. Last week some 150 farmers blocked off Highway 417 east of Ottawa. And this week, a demonstrat- don of over 500 farmers and . concerned citizens took place at Port Elgin in Western Ontario. The. Minister of Agricul- ture, Mr. Henderson. con- tinues to replay that he has provided some limited' assist- ance to the beef industry. but ignores that fact that the overriding concern facing all sectors of the agriculture industry in this province is high interest rates. The Emergency Task Force on Agriculture of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture in their recent report to the government stressed that the farmers are facing an "emer- gency" situation and that immediate government ac- , tion is required. The longer the Minister delays financial assistance programs. the greater the number of our efficient farmers that are forced into bankruptcy. STOCKER CATTLE PRO9R,pi EXPANDED Having' :alluded to the limited assistance.to.the beef industry I would like to advise that coverage under the On- tario's Stocker Cattle Assist- . once Program has beef in- creased to allow- additional beef producers to, participate in it. The program was initially open only to thole, farmers who boughtatleast 10 calves, raised them in Ontario for at least 150 days, and then sold' them for finishing pur- r I 1 I 1 it I it 1 I 1 I 116A1"1":111:11:1"ith "Well'. 413nYarierk41141 en:legy:;turesf::11:1: Filitoh.:yrussirt-fmecon- 1 dltioning. Vil. automatic. 00Wer brakes. power & steering, radio. License number MUHL ask Slam ASKING ONLY lieu wir 1978 FORD LTD..„ GREAT FAMILY TRANSPORTATION 197/ FORD LTD II REAL CLASS 1979 COUGAR BROUGHAM Finished in beautiful burgundy ntetalik finish. vinyl roof and matching burgundy InterldF:Equipped with I "362" automatic, power brakes, power steering. 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