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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1972-05-11, Page 2REMEMBER MOTHER with ROSES GLADS Wed Carnations PANSIES GERANIUMS HOW About A Pair Of Garden Gloves CLINTON FARM & GARDEN CENTRE Isaac St,--Clinton 482.9333 to licensing to save family farm Huron County farmers were told last week that if vertical integration in farming is to be stopped, farmers will have to get together and use existing legislation to control supply of farm products onto the market. Ed Thompson, a Guelph-area farmer and director of the Ontario Federation of Agricelture, told the farmers legielation is on the books which will help farmers save the family farm, He said farmers must do the task themselves using this legislation. "lf we let government do it we're nuts". he told the 25 directors present, Mr. Thompson told the group that efforts to define just what vertical integration is, are difficult. "I haven't heard of two people who think its the same thing" he said. He used the broad term of non-farm business participating in the farming business for his talk. He gave five reasons why companies get into the farming business, Some, he said, get into farming to increase profits intheir primary business. He gave as an example a feed company which produces pigs on a farm to increase profits on the feed it produces. A second reason, he said, could be that some Phil Durand, commenting on the bean situation said he was worried that the cold wet • spring might hinder grain planting and encourage farmers to sow beans instead. Such heavy planting at thelast minute could mean a bad year for bean growers, he stated. He noted that last year the price of beans had been good because there was a short crop in the United States and all beans could be sold at a good price. Overplanting in Ontario, plus a good crop in the United States, could mean low prices next fall, Mr. Durand, a Zurich area bean grower warned. Mr. Durand also reported on the recent trip companies have a genuine desire to farm. A third reason could be that a company extends credit to a farmer and when he cannot pay takes over the farm, as a result of a deliberate policy or because they have no other choice to rescue the money owed to them. 'Some companies may become involved in farming, he said, because they are the only ones capable of buying a large farming operation that is for sale. He said he had not heard of any such case yet, but that in tile next few years it was a distinct possibility because some farms were growing so large that no individual could raise the capital to buy them. The fifth reason for companies to get into farming, he said, was that they jumped in for a fast buck when prices were good. As for solutions, Mr. Thompson said that licensing of producers was the first priority. "If we are opposed to licensing farmers we can give up getting these people out of the farming business", he said. These people could not be legislated against for what they are doing, so they must be legislated against who is doing it. "If we are going to license farmers we should have the responsibility of licensing policing ourselves as a body", he said, in the He said that Ethiopia produces varieties of beans quite similar to Ontario although not of as good quality. These sell for $100 per ton less. However, he said, the mission made good contacts in Europe and the Europeans do appreciate the quality of Ontario beans. Mr. Durand urged greater use of the Ontario Food Council to promote Ontario-produced foods. In Europe he said, there are importer's looking for every commodity produced in Ontario but they do not know we have these products for sale. Bob Henry of Blyth reported to the meeting on the problems involved in registering for the same manner as doctors and laWyers. Mr, Thompson said he saw no way of getting companies that had a genuine desire to farm out of farming. He said that credit and contracts between farmers and suppliers or processors were the biggest reason vertical integration has grown so rapidly, He called for unlimited, but responsible credit to farmers. He said that the present $15,000 credit limit that most banks tied a farmer down too severely. If a farmer had credit from an outside source other than a supplier, Mr. Thompson said, the farm of a man who got in trouble, would go on the public market, not into the hands of the supply company in question. He recommended an open end mortgage on which the farmer would pay the interest yearly but would only pay back the principal if the farm was sold, He said the government would have to be involved in solving this credit problem. He said that farmers have to be educated in how to incorporate in order to gain a financial advantage, especially in obtaining credit for the purchase of large farms, Some way must be found, he said, to stop people from jumping into the market when the price is good. Licensing is perhaps the answer to this problem, he said. government's two-price system on Ontario wheat. There is presently $8 million in the kitty to be split up among Ontario wheat farmers, he said, and until a week ago the government didn't have a clue how to go about it. He noted that farmers applying must show the amount of wheat they produced for the last five crop years (from July one year to July the next) and must send in receipts on rented land or tax bills or assessment slips from land owned by the farmer. He recommended that farmers not having complete records should get in touch with the Wheat Producers board in Chatham to see how many bushels they produced. These figures have also been sent in by the wheat board and the government will check to see if the two figures agree before accepting an application, Mr. Henry said. , a t Concern was expressed at the Huron to Europe he made as part of a trade mission Federation of Agriculture meeting Thursday from tile bean board. night in Clinton that the late spring could mean "In Europe," he said," we found that if the a larger than normal planting of beans in price is too high these countries shop around Huron this year. for better prices." Bad weather could mean too many beans sown this year 1970 CHRYSLER NEWPORT '2895 $1695 1968 PLYMOUTH FURY II $1450 145 NEW CARS IN STOCK Ready For Immediate Delivery J. 8t 11 MURPHY LIMITED CHR YSLER - PLYMOUTH DEALER 134 HURON StRtEt CLINTON, ONTARIO TWO-DOOR HARDTOP. Fully equipped including air conditioning. K53349. 1969 CHEVELLE FOUR-DOOR SEDAN, Six cylinder automatic, Very clean, one owner. K50399. FOUR-DOOR SEDAN. 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The Academic Upgrading diploma for Grade 12 equivalent is recognized by Business and Industry, Colleges, Schools of Nursing, etc, Entrance Requirements: a) Grade 10 or equivalent b) Minimum age 19 or One year out of school Other Cases may be considered on individual basis. For information: Cali Mr. Bruce Bjorkquist at 482-3458 or mail the coupon. . Ora 'M.+ 4.0. s4.4.• inele Nom .4.4 /Ono W.& To: The Clinton Centre, Conestoga College, Box 160, Clinton, Ontario. Please send me application form and information for Academic Upgrading, Name Phone Address .............................................. Mom 4.4.4,4.6ilooh eiorowd6 or.i.64604i".4,444,“.61. •••646.•••41,..40io• iwomo oioager.6,4*•06*.:61 c-eite-e:eLeeet-eieueeeteeet.--cteeet.c9ec-6.-0-.0e-ceeteeet-Gett-Ge COMING "SPRING PROM' C.H.S.S. MAY 1 2 9-1 with "BLUETONES" Refreshments Dress Semi Formal Parents and Friends Invited ADMISSION 2.50 PER' COUPLE ,,e,x,)%6>A0-t•9^>••Ont,2"auf9Ite9u49•u•amt?-0-9q•-0,..<7.444.-44 Smith' HARDWARE ANL, SIATIONnY CLINTON ALBERT STREET 2—Clinton Nevus-Record, Thursday, May 11, 1972 im NOTICE HAROLD M. BLACK CLOSE D1APEiiii'lAliiIDAYS MAY 18th - JUNE 4th, 1972 FOR ALL PROMPT DELIVERIES CALL . MEL BOGIE IMPERIAL ESSO AGENT GODERICH PHONE 524-7502 —19,20b -~Town Talk.Q.L~,3 Huron farmers told they must look y MARE RUM Clinton developer drops plans for Hensall apartment On May 28, the members of the Seaforth Non-Nibblers Diet Club and their families and friends are planning to walk from the Seaforth District High School to Family Paradise Park, a distance of ten miles. Those who would rather use a bicycle may do so. Participants are urged to obtain sponsors, as the object of the "Walk—Ride" is to raise funds for Honey Bundle, Admission to Family Paradise Park is free to anyone who Walks or rides a bike. There is an admission charge to the park — $1.25 for carload (maximum of 5) and all gate receipts will go to Bunny Bundle too. The program includes a box lunch supper provided by those Attending — dieters limited to 400 calories. The men of CKNX will betaking part in a fishing contest and music will be provided by Ken Scott and his orchestra, for listening or dancing in the afternoon and evening. Miss Beverley Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John Lee, Londesboro, was married recently to Dr. Garry Gall, DVM, son of Mr. and Mrs, Martin Gall, Claremont, Ontario. The couple will live in Stouffville, Ontario. United in marriage on April 28. 1912 at Wesley-Willis United Church, Clinton were Margaret Short and John MacKay. After vacationing in Great Britain, Mr. and Mrs. MacKay will make their home at 64 Princess St., Clinton. For the past two weeks Mrs, Margaret Thorndike has had as her houseguest, her aunt. Mrs.' Wide MacDonald of Edmonton. Mrs, MacDonald will visit at Cobalt, Ontario on her return trip to Edmonton. ' + + + A very successful dessert euchre was held at Sum merhill on May 3, Mrs. Don McLean was high prize winner; the low prize was taken by Mrs. George Colclough. Most lone hands went to Mrs. Murray Forbes and Mrs, Jack Merrill won the lucky chair, The proceeds. f the afternoon go to the Crippled Children's Fund, + + + Building permits have been issued to several people in town. Cale Doucette is building a house: Budd Boyes, a carport; Adrian Wammes, a house; Danny Colquhoun, a garage: Bill Fleischauer, a kitchen-utility room and Jack Boorda, garage and carport. + + + We thoroughly enjoyed the musical program, "What's Yer Fancy?" presented in Goderich by the Goderich Little Theatre last week. Particularly did we like the Scottish solos by Clinton's barrister, Mr. Beecher Menzies. Thought Bruce Craig performed well too in the duet with Miss Susan Street of Blyth, Too bad the company doesn't go on tour around the county. There would probably be an appreciative audience in most towns. Road Expenditures are to be presented by May 10 and every month thereafter, until January 1973; that they had overpaid the School Board and underpaid the PUC and the Recreation Board. A letter of protest about a dog being left alone without food or water for twelve hours, tethered by a chain six to eight feet long, winter or summer, was read. Council will contact Mark Russell and if he does not co-operate the Humane Society will be notified. Council accepted the budget of 1972 as presented by the clerk, showing expenditures of $150,043. with revenue $11,400. Balance to be raised by taxation, $138,643. Four life like arrangements to Choose frolt. I.ORACCENTREPMCE Mother Will love thest life like flowers, Your choice 414 arrangements. S3.41 A. REMERAGE GORSES WITH CA1104 —12 oz, glasses Tempo design, contained in owl caddy. Olive or gold SART so b. MUG TREE UT ouelity ceramic (null with sturdy tree, Avocado or blown $2.77 set C, WARMING ?RAY Ideal gift fat MOM! Keeps loads and beverages hat indefinitely. 9"x Ir. Clinics ofcoiouss. $6,47 11. SEWING CHM Large site, so convenient, tealureslilt let organizer Hey. Oak white or Walnut, $1.97 E, ELECTRIC MA & 1000 MAO Just Oillb In w 110010 the roles Gt holda Theya(60010mininbum, 51.97 4. HURRICANE DIE LAMP Great lot entsigencilis, it tpallyWorle alterative tab. 54.11 Brownies plan for Mothers' banquet BY SUSAN McKAY The Brownie meeting began with Pow-wow. Gina Hadley and Susan McKay told about Brownies from different countries. Brown Owl told the girls the Mother and Daughter Banquet is on May 24. After Pow-Wow Fluffy Owl showed how to make a tiny flower arrangement for mothers on Mother's Day. After cleanup, everyone left for home, ENCHANT MOM ON Sunday, May 14 With A Lasting GIFT from IRWIN'S SLEEPWEAR — DUSTER COATS LOUNGE PYJAMAS — LINGERI E HOSE — GLOVES —SCARVES HANDBAGS — SLIPPERS Perhaps something for her home would be different, LACE CLOTHS — SHEETS — BLANKETS — TOWELS — BATH SETS Care of nursery stock For those gardeners who can purchase their plants at a garden center, the care of plants after they get them home is quite simple—plant them as quickly as possible, However, for those who have to rely on the mail or express for delivery of their plants, there are a few simple steps to take to reduce losses due to shipping delays. Open the package as soon as it arrives, says D. B. McNeill, horticultural specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. lithe roots are moist, plant them as quickly as possible. However, if they are dry, place them in a bucket or tub of water for up to 24 hours; then plant them as soon as possible. If the plants arrive before the permanent locations are ready, keep the plants in a cool moist place until planting. The basement or garage is usually ideal. However, if the delay in plantiiig is more than a few days, heel them in the garden until you are ready to plant. To heel-in plants, dig a trench in the garden, lay the plants in it and cover the roots with earth. They will keep perfectly until you are ready to plant. It is important to plant as quickly as possible and never expose the roots to sun and wind. Hensall village council learned last week that a Clinton developer has been forced to drop plans fo,r an apartment building in the village because of inadequate sewerage facilities. Council • decided to have a meeting with the PUC to see if water can he made available to the lots in question. E.R. Davis reported all the trees removed except the one at George Armstrong's which council was advised would cost $125. to remove. An apple tree will have to be taken clown to open up Queen Street. Building permit was given to A. Jeffrey 'to build an upstairs on Doug Cook's house. Campbell's asked permission to build an addition to their garage on the west side of the present one, and council will investigate the bylaws to see if such permission should be given. Frank Parsons was notified that I, Postill would be bringing the bulldozer to clear the dump. Huron County Municipal Officers will meet May 16. Upon the request of Huron County Road Superintendent's Association, the council of the Village of Hensall raquest the provincial government to pass legislation to ban the sale of non-returnable bottles. This request will be mailed to County Council and to Huron MPP Charles McNaughton. Council was notified that the allocation for Hensall from County Council was $27,506.: that Obituary MRS. FLOY ESTER WATSON Mrs. Flay Ester Watson of Grand Prairie, Alberta died in University Hospital, Edmonton on Apri129, 1972. She was 74 years of age. Mrs. Watson was born in Hayfield in 1898, the daughter of Frank Edwards and Florence England, who ran Edwards' General Store in the village. She married Robert J. Watson in Regina on April 13, 1935, the son of John and Sarah Watson of the Bluewater Highway in Stanley township. The couple lived in Fairlight, Broadview and Sintaluta in Saskatchewan before moving to Wolseley on their retirement. After the death of her husband in June 1969 she moved to Grand Prairie with Canon E. P. Williston officiating. Interment was in Wolseley, Sask, 9. WESTCEOX MIMIC ALARM.CLOCK Will, magic touch and alalite Names. Antique white at antique gold, 19.97 H, LADIES NANO SAG Mother will enjoy this unexpected 91111 Large & roomy hes Of durable neueahyde, Choice of colour,. $5.01 J. PHILIPS EAOIES col:mass ELECTRIC SHAVE Neat & tidy, battery °waled them in tall contatned cost. S9,05 Full Line of CHINA • Mother's Day CARDS LAWN CHAIRS GARDEN TOOLS 20" LAWN MOWERS 63."