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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-05-14, Page 22BUSINESS SOLD I wish to thank my many customers who have patronized me through the many years I have been in business. Your faithfulness has been much ap- preciated. My wish is that you will continue to patronize the new owner, Bernie McCormick who has commenced business May 1, 1980. Every success Bernie. Sincerely, Lloyd Jaques, Woodham Garage I SALE HELPERS — Reg McDonald and Bob Mayer were some of the male helpers in arrang- ing articles for Thursday's rummage sale sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary to South Huron Hospital. T-A photo QUALITY FAIR PRICES Knapsack 718! Sprayer E 5' U.S. gallon galvanized steel sprayer tank with 41/2 ft. hose develops up to 150 Ib, preSsure. 591-471 21/2 U.S. gal. galvanized Sprayer. Brass nozzle. 30" neoprene oil-proof hose, brass pump. 591-448 $24.22 3 9 9E a9c h raSVifil3C) Designed for easy one-hand use. Long-life battery provides up to 40 min. running time, can be recharged, Incl. charger, extra monofilarnent cords. 591-005 Cordless EXETER DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE 221 Brock St., Exeter 23502081 HENSALL DISTRICT COOPERATIVE ZURICH HENSALL BRUCERELD 236-4393 262-3002 482-9823 Pa 6114 Tinrkev-Acivocalk May 14, 1980 jack's jottings Amiounce assistance for area farmers 8y JACK RIDDELL MPP Myron-Michilersemc The Ontario government adopted an emergency in- terest relief pregrarn proposed by the Ontario Liberal Party, and made the announcement at the end of last week. For farmers who qualify for the Ontario Farm Interest Assistance Program, the Government will subsidize interest rates up to a maximum of three percent on short-term working capital, borrowed at above 12 percent, The maximum amount of borrowed capital on which the subsidy is payable is $50,000 and the time period is nine months, extending from April 1, 1980 to December 31, 1980. The subsidy is available to farmers who are engaged in food production. Program criteria are being developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and food in co- operation with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Financial institutions are also invited to take part in developing the criteria. A broad outline of the program has the following scenario. Farmers will take eat loans from institutions in the usual way. When their short- term financial dealings are complete, or when the nine, month program period ends, the farmer will send In an application for the subsidy to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The application must be countersigned by the lending institution, and must state the interest rate, the amount of short-term capital borrowed, and the interest paid. An information leaflet describing the program and setting out the criteria will be available in the near future from the agricultural representatives' offices and from financial institutions. Application forms will be available from, the same sources. It is to be hoped that the federal government will respond positively to the program and render similar assistance to farmers. I know the federal minister of agriculture is concerned about the problems that high interest rates are causing in the farming community. The Confederation Debate As most Ontarians are well aware, the Legislature held a unique five-day debate last week, on the subject of Canadian Confederation. As both a member of the Legislature and a strong supporter of Confederation, I was extremely proud and gratified by the sentiments expressed by members on both sides of the House, and by the general tone of the debate. While both opposition parties have consistently questioned the policies of the Ontario. Government regarding French language services and the rights of Franco-Ontarians, the entire Legislature agrees that we want the Province of Quebec to remain a part of our great country. In fact, the Legislature's debate gave many M,P,P,'s a welcome opportunity to deliver highly personal, and often eloquent messages to the people of Ontario and Canada as a whole. (And for the first time ever, the entire proceedings were broadcast throughout the province through the Ontario Educational Television Network). A wide variety of subject areas were discussed - historical, economic, multicultural, etc. - but the overall message was basically the same. That is, we must stay together, because we share both a common heritage and a tremendous potential together. Here are some excerpts from a number of members' addresses including my own: "Quebec and Ontario have had 200 years of political co- operation and personal friendships. There have been serious misunderstandings and injustices on both sides, but never a lack of goodwill and good intention among the people and their leaders." Robert Nixon L. - Brant-Oxford-Norfolk. "As Canadians, we are allowed to share a richness that can't be measured in dollars and cents. I am speaking of our cultures, our languages, our unique view of the world. These have been nourished by our history and guaranteed by our national will and our economic strength as a nation. Break us apart and we all lose." Frank Miller, Treasurer of Ontario. "I think that on the nor- thern half of this continent we can build a country that is both singular and truly great. I think that in some ways, in many ways, we can be an example to the rest of the world. I hope that one day other people in the world can look at Canada and say, 'Yes, yes it is possible. Oui, c'est possible."' Michael Davison, NDP b Hamilton Centre. "It would seem to me that those who leek at our country from a distance, who find the country with the tremendous agricultural basis we have, the tremendous base of natural resources, the enormously skilled work force, the access to markets.,..would find the current debate in a country so rich in all of these things rather shocking and star- tling," Larry Grossman, Minister of Industry and Tourism. "Agriculture is a common heritage shared by all Canadians, regardless of where one lives in this great country, We all know that Alberta has oil, Saskat, chewan has potash and Ontario and Quebec have industry; but agriculture has no provincial boundaries. It spans the country and as such, it represents one very basic and essential thread upon which our nation was not only founded and settled but continues to grow. The Canadian farmer, perhaps is the most unifying common force throughout this land. It was the farmers who first settled this co1M try. Agriculture and the agricultural way of life have provided a stabilizing and constructive force in society. Canadian farmers and Canadian agriculture make up a vital part of the fabric of what we call Canada. We have practically every nationality represented. We have the Irish, the Scots, the English, and the French, the Germans, the Dutch, the Ukranians, the Jewish people and most other nationalities, And all of them speak one language, and that language is food. No matter whether you are talking to a Quebec farmer, -an Ontario farmer or an Albertan farmer. They all have similar concerns. They are worried about the bad weather at harvest time; about rising inflation; high input costs, low prices and the increasing difficulty of making farming a profitable business. No matter how tough times may be, however the farmer will fight to keep his farm because it is still the best way of life," Jack Riddell, L. Huron-Middlesex In all, more than 70 Members spoke in the Debate. The question, of course, remains as to what effect, if any our efforts bad or will have on the final result in the Referendum on May 20th. Naturally, we all hope that ow words have not fallen on deaf ears, that those who might be considering a "yes" vote have not made up their minds completely. One problem that may overshadow the message and good intent of our Confederation Debate, however, is the fact that the Ontario Government has not yet made a clear presen- tation of what it considers the necessary elements of the new constitution that we all believe is necessary, The great tragedy would be if the people of Quebec voted "yes" to sovereignty- association - and ultimately to separation - in part because Ontario couldn't persuade them that a new constitution would be in their best interests. 20" "Clipper" Lawnmower 3.0 h.p. Briggs & Stratton engine, automatic • choke; handle mounted throttle for safety and convenience; chrome finish loop style han- dle; manual adjustable wheel settings. 545.320 . $ Rotary 11495 SALE PRICES ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL MAY 24TH, 1980. SALE DAYS Value-Priced Hoses Rubber-vinyl I/2"x 50' hose for strength, flexibility. 591-425. Ea. . $6.99 Soaker 'hose, 3-tube design. Brass couplings. Green. 25 foot. 59f-420 Ea. $5.11 Economical Nozzles Plastic nozzle adjusts from mist to jet stream. Leak. proof. 591.255 Ea. $ .99 Molded nozzle protects hands from heat and cold. Comfort grip. 591.417 Ea. $4.33 Oscillating 1099 Sprinkler Each Waters lawns up to 40' x 70' (2800 sq. ft., 260 m'). Brass jet nozzles. Gentle oscillating action protects grass, plants. 591.397 ;>.f=;, Impulse Sprinkler 107Ea7ch Durable polypropylene head and steel base. Covers 360° or any segment. Distance controlled from 30-76' diam. No backsplash 591.410 .18-0JJ0 fli1111111111111altalailalalitall1111111111111141111111111111111111tIlliiitilliall10111111111111111111111111111111111111111111a111111111111101111111111101111111111111191 Watering Can12/3 Gal. No-leak one,plece construc, lion, with screw-on sprinkler head. Large 12/3 gallon cape- city 591.580 Hardworking lawnmower features a four-cycle Briggs & Stratton engine with 3.5 hp (148 cc). Other features include automatic choke, fully-baffled front and rear for complete discharge, ultra-lift blade. Steel hub wheels, adjustable cutting heights. Red finish. Handle mounted throttle control 545295 Bernie McCormick has purchased the Woodham Garage from Lloyd Jaques effective May 1, 1980. Bernie is a professional mechanic who was formerly in business in Bryanston. He is looking forward to serving your automotive needs. utiniitimmuttiniumummilimmumuniumitumminin mil intimit It Complete I I Automotive Service, including safety inspections •••• •••••• finominimmomiummtimmmummimiumiinimaiffirkinum11. * We service all farm tires * lummentinainiminuttlimmintruntismile OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK glaithifill11111111111111111111111111111111111111Mithit 11 fiP D,Aor with 38" Calling Pan Rugged 4-cycle, 11-HR Briggs & Stratton engine, synchro-balanced to reduce vi- bration. Key-ignition start. to-line 5-speed transaxle drive with full reverse. 38" full floating deck, twin blade, features six height adiustrnents on lift lever, plus 5 extra adjUstments on deck wheels, Disc type brakes for better stopping and holding control. Rack and pinion steering. All controls within safe, easy reach. CO-OP has a full range of attachments available. 545-433 22" "CI! pper" Rotary mower 152.?! 3.5 HP (148 cc) Mower features auto. choke, handle-mounted throttle control and wheel 5010ot:4-adjustable froth 3/4" to 3". CUts 22" wide path, 4-tycle Briggs & Strattert origifid. 8" durable steel hub wheelt. 545-322 3 H.P. 'Chain Drive Tiller 4 cycle Briggs & Stratton engine; 3 step chain reauction drive;. neutral/forward selector control; 16 spring steel tines, 9" dia.; folding tubular loop handle with grip; 6" poly wheels. 545-348 BERNIE'S stglag WOODHAM 2294838 al111111111111911101111019111111111111101111101111111111111111111001111111111110101111111011111(11111111111119010110111111101101111111111111101111111101111911a, 1