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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1978-07-26, Page 27Lieutenant Watt led the Sunday afternoon song service sponsored by the Goderich Citadel ' of the Salvation Army. The residents were entertained on Family Night with a concert on the front lawn by the Greensleeves. John Newell is leader of the band and plays the electric organ. Janice Miller plays the electric guitar and assists John with vocal selections. The Hensall Women's Institute were hosts for the July Birthday Party. The president of the Institute, Mrs. Pepper, was M.C. for the musical program. Mrs. Dorothey Mickle accompanied at the piano for a sing-a-long. Joe Boland entertained with violin selections, accompanied at the piano by Alfred Denome. There was step-dancing by Henry Adkins. Mrs Maude Pearson, one of the celebrants, expressed the appreciation of the residents. The residents enjoyed the Coffee Party on Thursday afternoon, which was sponsored' by the Day Care Centre and the Home. HAYVVARD'S Discount -- Variety Patent Medicines Tobacco Groceries Cosmetics Stationery Weekdays 9-9, Holidays & Sundays 12-6 Brussels Phone 887-6224 _Lidioaref 9fotilt uck• -ED VAN GEEST LISTOWEL, ONT. YOUR PERSONAL FLORIST WITH WORLD-WIDE CONNECTIONS , McGavin'sfarmEquipment We specialize in a Complete Line of FARM EQUIPMENT Sales and Service Seaforth ,527-0245 Brussels alton 887-6365 HERE'S HEALTH FOR ALL THE FAMILY CLIP THIS AD ...Get a Free Gift.... RADIANT LIFE CENTRE 157 Albert Street i Clinton 482-3128 THE BRUSSELS POST, AUGUST 2, 1970 • 7 Stress in tatherion trans. ers Stress, is a word that farmers under- stand. A good crops man knows the symptoms of a plant under stress due to cold weather. A good livestock man builds up a sense that alerts him to a sick animal. Farmers take pride in the fact that they can detect stress. And they usually know what steps, if any, any needed to remedy the situation. People that worry may develop ulcers. This is well known. In recent times we hear that our mental well being is very closely related to our physical health. And that mental stress--be it worry, negative thinking, fear, etc.,, can cause much more than ulcers. Dr. Hans Selye, a Canadian doctor, is often quoted as the leader in this field. People are being trained to cope with stress, to recognize their own symptoms and to take steps to remedy the situation. I made two farm calls with. Agriculture Representatives this past month on the request of sons ,who were working on father's farm. On the first farm we were greeted warmly by the son, who is 22.. He asked us to tour through the dairy barn and there we met father feeding the cows. We were introduced. Father said, "what's this all about?" I was shocked. Son said, "oh, it's about you and I getting together on an, agreement.' ' Father said; "what do we want strangers coming around, here telling us our business?" After a few embarrassing minutes and heated discussion between father and son, we discussed the situation. Both made some good points. Father, who was 60, said "I've only had the farm for seven years, I got a rotten deal in the beginning and now you want to take over." Son said, "but that's the• very reason I want an agreement now so that we don't make the same mistake. I don't want to spend the next twenty years around here with this stuff on my rubber boots for • nothing. And when I go out on Saturday night, I'm embarrassed to tell the fellows how much I make in salary." This story has a happy ending. We eventually moved to the kitchen table. And both agreed that a gradual transfer from salary to income sharing agreement "1-4 years with father retaining farm bank account) to farm business agreement (2-10 1 years with a joint farm bank account) and back to sole ownership by son was a‘logical solution. • The other farm call was much less tense at first. Son--age 33, has been working at home full time since age 14. He now wants to marry. Around the kitchen table we discussed the various alternatives including federal and provincial tax implicatons. It was all new to son. He thought it could be done by simply selling everything "lock, stock • and barrel". Where was he going to live? The farm income would not support two families without major changes, Finally, son said ' "it's all too complicated, maybe I'll get a job in town." And again the old strciii situation was there with the fear of the unknown, the risks of change and the need to make some important decisions. Stress at times of father to son transfers is normal and should be recognized. Good communications at such times is essential. It's better to begin thoughts by saying "in my oPinion'''or "this is how I see it, how do you see it". It's a good idea for son to develop a record of performance (R.O.P.). 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