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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1972-06-14, Page 4Agricultnre Minister H., A, (Bud) Olson hae announced,aPror- gram to renwye excess hens from the Canada,-,4 441 -too* orciqr to reduc the surplus of eggs that is now disrupting marketing channels, Egg producers normally mar- ket abput 250,000 laying hens week. Under this prograni, the fed- eral government will make a pay- ;pent to producers to increase fowl marketings by one million birds within. an eight-week period. The assistance rate will be higher if the target of one Mil- lion is reached before ' eight weeks. "We have built in a sliding scale to encourage maximum re- moval of surplus birds within the shortest possible time," Mr. Qlson said, Under this formula, if the target is reached within six weekS, farmers will receive ap, proximately 90 cents per bird marketed. Ii the target takes eight weeks to reach, the pay- Ment would be about 75 cents per bird. If the program falls .short of the.one-million-bird target, the assistance will be less. For example, if only 500,000 extra birds are slaughtered durigg the eight-week period, the sub- sidy will be about 45 cents a bird. The program will be effect- ive from June 5. For several months, Mr. Olson has been promising the industry financial assistance would. be offered when all the HPRC considers Stratford bid THOMPSON and STEPHENSON. MEAT MARKET Phone 8.742N4 FREE DELIVERY BEEF LIVER • M. • BEEF HEARTS and TONGUES • • • • • • Fresh Fresh Beef Fresh Ground 3 lbs. for $1 80 lb. 450 lb. 390 PEPPERIDGE FARMS CAKES • • • • 6* Old South Frozen ORANGE JUICE, 12-oz. 2 f or 890 There's still time to Save-as-you-Order Yes, you can still take advantage of our volume dis- count offer on HAVOLINE, and URSA Motor Oils, all- purpose MARFAK, and many other quality Texaco lubricants. Call us now — only a few days remain. Don't miss these savings! Farm Lubricants MERLE FREEMAN Brussels, Ont. PHONE 887-6528 • Take good care of your hands. When you work, work defensively. If your job needs protective gloves, wear them. And take time to learn the right way with tools. A little thought, a little care, can bring you safely through the working day, every day. The sure way to safety is Self-Defence. Plan removal of. excess .hens (Continued from Page the administrative staff and, re- ligious consultants, kitchen and washroom facilities and with ample parking space. In making the proposal he spoke of the costs of the venture, saying rental costs would be approximately $500 per month or $6,000 per year. He said the taxes, changing from a resi- dential to a business building would be over $3,000, to be paid by the parish. He estimated electrical heating costs of $900, electricity, $240 and water $90. He said that one of the prob- lems was that the location was not central for the Huron-Perth area, a real problem. However, he said one of the considerat- ions was that with the declining birthrate in Perth and in Huron, 26% decline in Perth and 40% in Huron, that regional school boards may be forced to go into something larger. He said he foresees larger and larger school areas, and there is a possibility in the near future in order to exist it may be necessary to combine with other areas. With Ihe office' in Stratford it would put the board in the driver's seat he said. He spoke of the crowded con- ditions in the present Seaforth board office. Father Keane invited the board to lease or rent the convent for as long or as short a time as desired. He said he might men- tion that he did not speak out of panic, he had nothing concrete at the present time. He explained his major concern was that the building was built by Catholics and that it be used by C atholic people. Trustee Michael Connolly of Kippen asked; "Why do you feel the present board offices are crammed? Who told you this?" Father Keane replied from his personal knowledge when visiting the religious consultants that there was not enough privacy in the upper area. Mr. Connolly replied: "I feel you are out of line." Trustee Vincent Young of Goderich said that with a year and a half yet to go with the lease on the present board offices in Seaforth he could not see renting two buildings for that period of time. To this Father Keane replied that the board may be interested in renting some of the space for overflow in the convent. He said he would rather see a portion used than leave it vacant. Board vice-chairman,. John McCann of Ailsa Craig quest- ioned storage facilities for sup- plies at the convent, saying that with storage only in the cellar, trucks could not back up to the doorway. Father Keane felt this would be no problem with trucks able to get to the back door. Mr. McCann said he felt it would be costly with the board office not in the centre of the area, but away at one end. Joseph Looby of Dublin, who said he was strongly opposed to a move to Stratford, spoke of another convent which would be vacant soon and "'It was built by good Catholics too!" 4—THE BRUSSELS POST, JUNE 'After Father Keane left the meeting Chairman James Morris postponed any discussion on the proposal to the end of the meet- ing so as not to disturb the agenda, saying it was a real hot issue. However, with the board meeting continuing until al most midnight, June 19 was set as a date for holding a special meet- ing to discuss Father Keane's proposal. In other business a report from the school attendance coun- sellor, William Innes of Strat- ford, indicated he had investi- gated 35 referrals since Septem- ber 1971 and that he had attended a convention for attendance offic- ers. His expenses for the six- month period amounted to $794.32. John Vintar, Superintendent of Education, announced that ap- proval had been received from the Ministry of Education for construction and alterations to Holy Name SOhool in St. Marys and an addition to St. Aloyslus School in Stratford. Approval must now be received from the Ontario, Municipal Board for this work. The construction at Holy Name School will include two classrooms, one kindergarten room, library, general purpose room, change rooms and health room with debenture allocation from the Ontario Education Capi- tal Aid Corporation of $265.000. The construction of St. Aloy- sius School will include library, general purpose room, change room and health room with a debenture allocation for $182,000. Following a committee of the whole it was reported that a portable classroom is to be in- stalled at Holy Name School at St. Marys for September. This will make it possible for kinder- garten pupils to be accommodated at the school. Formerly the kindergarten services for this school were purchased from the Perth County Board of Education for the pupils at Downie Central School and at St. Marys Public School. provinces indicate agreemePt to move forward with a program that would better equate supply With demand and which, would, involve no Interference In Move- ment of product between prov inees. An essential Part of the pro- gram will be that the provinces will indicate to individual prod- ucers what flock adjustments they need to make, or provide a basis on which individual produCers can estimate necessary flock adjust- ments. Mr. Olson stated that the program was designed to stim- ulate rapid adjustment in fowl numbers thus providing indirect' and immediate benefits through price increases to those produc- ers and areas that do not need to adjust fowl holdings while at the same time providing direct assistance to those that need to make adjustments. He said that after consulta- tion with producer representa- tives from the provinces there was wide agreement that such a program coupled with commit- ments in respect of supply control by the provinces will provide immediate and sustained strength to the egg market in Canada. He stressed that participa- tion and cooperation by all con- cerned is important for the suc- cess of the program if it is to correct the supply-demand im- balance that has plagued the ind- ustry for =some time. He noted that producer organizations across Canada have set a target date of November 1 for the est- ablishment of a national egg marketing agency and are work- ing diligently towards that end. To receive assistance under the federal government's subsidy program, producers will require proof of sale to a registered poultry processing plant or a recognized certificate of dis- posal. Full details of the program, including the method of claim- ing, will be sent to the industry immediately. In the meantime,. producers should retain all re- ceipts showing disposition of fowl removed, he said. Your hands keep you in touch with the world. Your Workmen's Compensation Board and The Safety Associations, Ontario • • 41 C- a Michael Connolly, chairman of personnel committee, reported the following: Frank Jordan, 85 Grange Street, Stratford, appoin- ted custodian at St. Michael's School, commencing June 19, to replace George McInnes who is retiring June 30. That Frank Ruston, R.R.1, Sebringville, appointed custodian at St. Pat- rick's School, Kinkora, com- mencing June 19, to replace George Reurink who has been transferred to St. Joseph's School in Stratford. That the resig- nation of Mrs. Delphina. Stemmler, custodian at St. Mary's School in Hesson be ef- fective June 30 and that she be replaced by Mrs. Marie Poissant of R.R.4, Listowel. Every week more and more people discover what mighty jobs are accomplished by low cost Brussels Post Want Ads. Dial 887-6614. 14, 1972