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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-04-28, Page 15MODERN ACCESSORIES — Leda Ford and Doris Hamilton model some of the hats and hand bags available at Friday's rummage sale sponsored by the South Huron Hospital Women's Auxiliary. T-A photo Kippen East Institute unmask Secret Pals McCann Const. Ltd. DASHWOOD, ONT. 41111 MIMI "sasig 1 Pre-,Cost Concrete Steps and Porches and Ornamental Railings \ I AUNIT STEP 11A- h101 Your Authorized Dealer DIAL 237-3381 ORDER NOW 20% AQUA NITROGEN FOR CORN APPLICATORS NOW READY TO GO HENSALL DISTRICT BRUCEFIELD HENSALL ZURICH 482-9823 262-3002 236-4393 Save on Ford Rotary Tillers • 3 1/2 HP Sugg, $270. sale $235 • 5 HP Gear Drive Sugg. $355, sate $309 • 5 HP Chain Drive Sung. $365 so/4329 • 8 HP Sugg. $469. sale $395 USED LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS • Ford 165 garden tractor with 42" mower • IHC Cadet riding mower • Farmscat • Ford 120 hydro garden tractor with mower, snow blower and cab. 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And they're backed by MF parts, service and financing, SHERWOOD (Exeter) Ltd" Massey FerOuSon 18 Wellington St 235.0748 xCter COMPLETE LINE OF GAPDEN TILLERS ALSO iN STOCK NFU opposes buying and selling. of quotas BY Lloyd VVillert On April 22nd I attended a meeting in Toronto of the Ontario regions of the National Farmer's Union, This meeting was at- tended by District Directors and Local Presidents as well as Regional Co-ordinator Blake Sanford, Mr. Sanford conducted a discussion on the new federal dairy policy, saying if it had not been for the election of Rene Leveque in Quebec, dairy far- mers would not of got such a good deal, He said the federal government really had no choice but to favor Quebec, He said certain things such as pressure from consumer groups, certain money interests and even many Ontario dairy farmers would like to get rid of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board, and the Canadian Dairy Commission. A bill being debated in the The federal budget is much the same, it didn't contain much for farmers, except turning more of the decision making over to the , private sector, A question was asked: Why don't machinery companies have to justify their outrageous jump in prides for parts and new machinery, before the Anti- Inflation Board. The answer of course is that most companies are foreign owned and therefore are not monitored 'by A.I.B. We also had a discussion on the regional seminars now being conducted by Ontario Hydro. personally am attending these seminars which are going to run from this past October to sometime in 1978. At present time House of Commons namely Bill C 42, according to Mr, Sanford, is also going to bring about a trend to put everything on the open market, which means farmers or whoever Gan muster the most money ends up with the far- mland, quotas etc, The N.F.U. policy is clearly against the buying and selling of quotas as they are an extra ex- pense for a young farmer to get started and they also must reflect in the price the consumer must pay. The present system of negotiable quotas is really what is causing all the problems among producers, the ones with the easiest way to raise the money seem to end up with the Most quota, whereas smaller producers are squeezed out, Supply management systems would function quite well if governments would put ceilings on how big you can get and ban all buying and selling of quotas on all commodities. In many cases they are just a big windfall that no one has really earned, There should be enough profit in production without having to rely on windfalls for our retirement. The 0.M.M.B,'s refusal to deduct a 25 cent levy from fluid milk producers was also discussed. It was felt fluid shippers contribute to butter stocks and any surplus they may accumulate finds its way to the industrial pool. What is really needed is a one pool, one price structure for all milk producers. The new Ontario budget was discussed and we decided it contained nothing for farmers,if anything it opens up the door for more speculators, By MRS. RENA CALDWELL The annual meeting of Kippen East W.I. combined with Fun Night and the unmasking of the secret pals took place in the Legion Hall, Hensall April 20 with Mrs. Robert Bell and Mrs. Grant MacLean in charge. The roll call was "Hoard to conserve energy", Some of the replies were to turn the ther- mostat back when you are away. all day, cook your whole meal in the oven, hang clothes on the line and set your dawn to dusk light for a shorter time. Good reports were presented by the conveners of the Standing Committees, Mrs, Vern Alder- dice, Mrs. Grant MacLean, Mrs. Robert Bell, Mrs. M. Connolly, Mrs. Hugh Parsons. Mrs, Alex McGregor gave the Sewing report and current events. Mrs. John Sinclair gave the report of the Sunshine Fund, Mrs. Robert Kinsman reported the Spring Board meeting. Mrs. Harold Parsons presented the financial report which was adopted on motion of the auditors Mrs. Robert Bell and Mrs, Charles Eyre. Mrs. James Chalmers gave a reading "There's magic in the Pension Cheque". Winners of the contests were: Grace Drum- mond, "In your Purse"; Agnes and Grace Eyre, "Set Down"; Mona Alderdice and Marlene Bell, "Flower Contest"; Mary Whitehouse, "Musical Chairs"; Frances Kinsman's side was the , winner of the "Elastic contest", Mrs. Grant MacLean brought in the report of the nominating committee and Mrs. Harry Caldwell installed the officers. Honorary President, Mrs, Robert Kinsman; President Mrs. Al Hoggarth; first Vice President, Mrs. David Triebner; Secretary Mrs. Stewart Pepper; Treasurer Mrs. Harold Parsons; District Director Mrs, Robert Kinsman; Alternate Director Mrs. James Drummond; Public Relations Mrs, Harry Caldwell; Branch Directors Mrs, Grant MacLean, Mrs. Vern Alderdice, Mrs. Harry WARWICK SEED CORN "Outstanding In Its Field" last Minute Orders Available lei Every Variety Phone 238-2617 I(ITH GILL these seminars are held once a month and later on there are supposed to be sessions up to four days straight. These seminars are supposed to stpdy the effects of hydro on the environment, the impact on man, on aquatic life, on forests, wildlife and plant life of all kinds, It was felt at our meeting that these seminars are a direct duplication of the Porter Com- mission study which at the present time is well ahead of Ontario hydro and does exactly the same thing. Some of the findings in both are contradictory and could be used against the agriculture sector when the time to negotiate for power corridors and generating stations comes along, At the last meeting in Listowel it was revealed hydro has already planned routes for a power corridor from Dougls Point to Kitchener and to London, with all preparation to go ahead. This angered many participants as we thought this is why these meetings were beng held, to participate in the planning process. At this point in the Listowel meeting several people went home in protest. As most farmers know by now all pesticides not registered in Canada cannot be imported into Canada. Only licensed people with the knowledge to get around the red tape will end up im- porting. It was suggested some crooks will emerge from this legislation. To smooth things out the government has set up a monitoring committee consisting of the N,F.U,, one C.F.A. ' two from government, two from industry ,two from retailers to sit on this committee. The purpose of this committee is to police the pricing policies of the importers. If anyone knows of prices being out of line let us know. It was also revealed that Atrazine could soon be banned as we have predicted for quite some time now, we will have to take a look at what these chemicals are doing to our land. Joe Casey, chairman of the N.F.U. land use study committee gave a brief outline on progress made by the N.F.U. land study committee. He reported that generally speaking there was a fair response from the public, although it could have been better. There is still some resentment about the N,F.U. policy which relates to land tenure. The Dols program, which means, Developing Our Leadership Skills, was discussed, This is an educational program which is presented as a means to educate people as to why we should support the N.F.U. It was pointed out that this is a fine program, but not the vehicle needed to gain more mem- berships into the Union. There are reports of the N.F.U. folding and unless more mem- PaRTICIPa(71017 berships come in this could happen. At the present time we have a very high credibility across Canada, but because of a membership decline lack funds Deeded to function properly. We were reminded that Senate Beef Stabilization hearings will be held in Stratford May 10, 7:30 p.m, Everyone interested should present written or oral briefs as they relate to the stabilization of beef prices in Canada. As we have pointed out previously, we cannot expect meaningful stabilization programs without a national marketing program, with powers to control the speculation on imports and ex- ports. The money madehere only helps the traders and usually not the producers or consumers. Critical of budgets Discuss dairy policies Caldwell; Resolutions Mrs, David Triebner Sunshine Mrs. John Sinclair, Mrs. Campbell Eyre; Education and Cultural Activities, Mrs, James Drummond and Mrs. Vern Alderdice; Family and Con- sumer Affairs Mrs, Alex McGregor and Mrs. Ernest Whitehouse; Agriculture and Canadian Industries Mrs, Robert Bell and Mrs. Wm. Bell; Citizenship and World Afairs, Mrs. Grant MacLean and Mrs. Campbell Eyre; Curator, Mrs. Hugh Parsons; Pianists Mrs. Ross Broadfoot and Mrs. J. Sinclair; Auditors, Mrs, Charles Eyre and Mrs. Robert Bell, It was decided to continue with the Secret Pal fun. A committee for catering was formed con- sisting of Mrs. James Drum- mond, Mrs. Vern Alderdice, Mrs, Grant MacLean, Mrs. Harry Caldwell. Mr. & Mrs. James McGregor and Mr. & Mrs, Ralph Turner are on a business trip to the U.S.A.