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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1986-10-29, Page 5Letters THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1986. PAGE 5. Riddell refutes Grossman's statements THE EDITOR: I would like to correct some errors and statements contained in a speech by PC Leader Larry Grossman to the Huron PC Associ ation in Brussels. Part of the speech was reported in The Citizen on Oct. 22, 1986. I do not wish to deal with Mr. Grossman’s personal attacks, for that is not my style, but it is inaccurate for Mr. Grossman to say that the Ontario Family Farm Interest Rate Reduction (OFFIRR) Poppy Fund Drive program is the only significant farm initiative I’ve introduced. I am very proud of the fact I was able to have the very highly successful OFFIRR program ex tended for another three years at an expenditure of $150 million, and much more has been done. In fact, I have introduced and committed funds for some 38 new enhanced initiatives in my 18 months as Minister. The Ontario Federation of Agri culture has clearly recognized this. — w THE EDITOR: The annual distribution of pop pies and wreaths is the Canadian Legion’s only national appeal for funds, which is held in trust in a separate account. Branch poppy trust funds are reservoirs from which emergency assistance can be given to needy veterans, their dependents and widows and chil dren of deceased ex-servicemen. Last year our local poppy campaign collected $526.54 from the sale of poppies and donations. From this amount, donations were given to the following: District “C” Hospital Fund, $100; Charit able Foundation, $100; Local Schools Literary Contest, $100. Also treats were taken to all local Veterans hospitalized. This past year our total distributions from Oct. 1,1985 to Sept. 30, 1986 were Arthritis Society says thanks $524.78. The Poppy Fund is the Canadian Legion’s way of remembering the debt which all of us owe to those whosacrificedsomuch. Itisthe Legion’s sincere belief that Cana dians appreciate the opportunity of contributing in a small way to the payment of this debt. In addition to the act of remembrance, contribu tions to the Poppy Fund are tangible expressions of thanks to the men who died and to those who have been disabled. The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 218 of Brussels wish to thank you for your donations in the past, and ask that you wear a poppy from Oct. 31 to Nov. 11 during this year’s campaign. Robert Fraser Poppy Chairman Br. 218, Brussels. Let me quote from the report the federation presented to the provin cial cabinet last week. It said: “The OFA would like to commend an active Minister of Agriculture and Food and an obviously supportive Premier, Treasurer and Cabinet for moving quickly on a number of important issues to the farm community. “We recognized and support the initiatives the government has taken to: • tackle the interest rate problem by introducing and later modifying the Ontario Family Farm Interest Rate Reduction (OFFIRR) pro gram. • provide financial support and advice to farmers through the Farmers in Transition (FIT) pro gram. • increase the funding level for tile drainage. • appoint the Right to Farm task force. • open the crop insurance program to review. • provide funds for four rural child care projects. • strongly defend the interests of the Ontario producers in the bilateral trade discussion.’’ These are only some of the undertakings, but I think the OFA report clearly sets the record straight. There were a number of other points contained in Mr. Grossman’s speech, which, al though not reported in The Citizen, should also be corrected. Since the change in government in June, 1985, the oudget for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food has increased 39 per cent, not 10.5 per cent as indicated in Mr. Grossman’s speech. It is also incorrect for Mr. Grossman to say my Ministry is going to phase out funding for the International Plowing Match. We will be giving as much, if not more support to the plowing match, but in a different form, under an agreement signed with the Ontario Plowmen’s Association. Executive members of the association concur with all aspects of the agreement, which was prepared in full consul tation with the association. My government also acted quickly and responsibly to help fall fairs approach the Ontario Liability Insurance Pool to obtain coverage atareasonablerate, such as the fairs at Seaforth, Brussels, Ho- wick, Clinton, Huron Central and Bayfield. I look forward to continuing to work with the agriculture commun ity in this type of co-operative and constructive manner in order to ensure a prosperous future for this most important industry. Jack Riddell, Minister of Agriculture and Food. For the Best Prices on Steel You Should be Talking to the People at: Listowel Steel a Equipment Co. THE EDITOR: On behalf of the Canadian Arthritis Society, I wouldlike to thank those in the Blyth-area who donated to the 1986 Campaign. anyone on a rural route can still donate by sending a contribution to me by mail before November 25. A receipt will be mailed back. A big “Thank You’’ to the canvassers without whose help a campaign would not be possible for Canadian Arthritis Society. Elizabeth Battye The total contribution from Blyth Village was $928. Anyone who was missed in the canvass, or Bluevale 4-Hers tour cheese factory Bluevale III got cultured as they discussed cultured dairy products such as yogurt and sour cream. With all members present, members pledged themselves to better living and then began meeting 4. Cheryl Nicholson lead the reading and they go some tips on how to care for the products. The menu for the evening was whole wheat Yogurt Pancakes, (they taste better than they sound) and Fruit Smoothies. The meeting was then adjourned. Meetings five and six were combined on Friday. They started the morning with an interesting trip to the Atwood Cheese Factory. At the end, samples of cheese were waiting to be devoured. They returned to Bonnie Johnson’s house and finished #6. Terrific Lasanga, salads and buns were the girls’ lunch, topped off with sundaes and creamy milkshakes. All the food was made by the Cheesecakes. Meeting 5 followed this as the girls got the scoop on ice cream. As ice cream lovers, they received tips on purchasing and serving it and some nutritional values. Since the dessert was the girls’ baking Mabel's Continued from Pg. 4 million fixing up. Tim wondered if maybe Ward would agree that there was a touch of mismanage ment on the Conservatives part for spending that much on the lodge in the first place. Billie wondered if the govern ment wasn’t lucky to find anybody who wanted to buy the lodge when it loses so much money. “Hell,’’ says Ward, “withtheamountof money they’re paying to Rod Lewis, “maybe he could have afforded to buy it for a retirement place.’’ activity, the meeting was conclud ed. The club is proud to announce that it has nominated Junior Leader, Donna Johnston, for the Murray Cardiff Citizenship A- ward. Best of luck Donna! WANTED Bush lots or selected trees. TOPCASHPRICES BUSHES CRAIG HARDWOOD LTD Auburn BILLCRAIG ALCRAIG 526-7220 526-7512 JOHN SCHWARTZENTRUBER 887-6571 z>/> • b 28 OZ. 1.19 PKG. 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