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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-12-14, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1988. Government overdoes 'right to know' HFA decides Clauses on the farm property tax rebate application forms that give the government rights to extensive personal and farm financial informa­ tion should be removed from the form, the Huron County Federation of Agriculture decided at its mem­ Farm bers meeting in Clinton Dec. 7. Doug Garniss of Morris township brought up the subject of the clauses printed on the back of the application form. They give the government the right to access farm and personal financial information if the form is signed, he said. Mr. Garniss moved a resolution, later approved by the meeting that the Ontario Federation be asked to seek deletion of the clauses by the Ontario government and that if the permis­ sion is refused, farmers should be advised to delete the two offending paragraphs themselves before sign­ ing the application. * ‘This has been one of my biggest concerns (about the farm tax rebate plan)” Hank Binnendyk, meeting chairman and second vice-presi- dent. ‘‘When the government gives something they’ll get something. Maybe this is one of those things.” Mr. Garniss said that while government has a right to enough information to make sure fanners weren’t cheating in claiming a tax rebate, sufficient information was available in the rest of the applica­ tion without the almost unlimited access to private financial data the two paragraphs concerned provid­ ed. The resolution will now go to the OFA directors meeting for consider­ ation . Meanwhile concern was express­ ed that the Farm Credit Corporation Brussels livestock is taking proceeds from Ontario Hydro settlements with farmers along the route of the hydro corridor from the Bruce Nuclear Power Development to London. There seemed to be confusion about information as to just what was happening in such cases for Mr. Binnendyk volunteered to contact the FCC and ask them if it was happening and what the policy was concerning such payments. Most of the meeting was taken up hearing reports from the annual convention of the 22,300 member OFA late in November. Active market Friday cancels week's losses The market at McCall Livestock traded actively on Friday on a good demand, picking up most of the week’s loss. There were 731 cattle and 306 pigs on offer. Choice steers sold for $84 to $87 with sales to $94; good steers brought $81 to $84. A steer consigned by Ralph and Roger Morrison of RR 1, Lucknow, weighing 1160 lbs., sold for $94 with their lot of 11 steers, averaging 1097 lbs., selling for $85.70. A steer consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of Dungannon, weighing 1080 lbs., sold for $93.25 with their offering of 28 steers, averaging 1233 lbs., selling for an overlal price of $85.89. Nine steers consigned by Lome Eadie of Holyrood averaging 1339 lbs., sold for an overall price of $86.24 with a sale at $88. Continued on page 21 Awards were passed out to top members of the Hallrice 4H Club at the achievement night of the club at Westfield Friday night. Among those receiving awards were: [front row, left to right] Fred Peel, Theresa Knox, Lori Armstrong and Karen Bakker, members of the Reach For The Top team; [back] Michael Pentland, top senior showman; Melanie Knox, one of the top record books; Arthur Bos, top intermediate showman, top senior calf and top overall member; and Shannon Hallahan, congeniality award. | &reat Pastes I fJColi&aysI | Beautiful and Thoughtful... R a Christmas Gift Basket, filled with gourmet treats. Plus our own mouthwatering Christmas Cake ® 120 Queen St. N., Blyth, 523-4820 S ' Open Mon.-Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 1-5 K "We're a Blyth Bucks Participating Merchant 4 ■ wA <4 A Parrish & Heimbecker is pleased to welcome Cook’s to the family. junior and pre-4H members of the Hallrice 4H Club were awarded trophies during achievement night for the club in Westfield Friday night. Receiving trophies were: [left to right] Conrad Bos, top junior calf; Jamie Hallahan, top pre-4H calf; Ruth Ann Bakker, top novice and Donna Lynn Armstrong, top junior showman. OMAF brochure in mail We would encourage all Huron County rural farm families to watch their mail the latter part of the week of December 12. During this week, you should receive a copy of your 1989 Educational Programs and Services brochure. This green-coloured bro­ chure will contain a summary of upcoming education al meetings, services available and a list of agricultural organization annual meetings. Programs begin in January and many require advanced registra­ tion. Please look the brochure over and return the interest reminder card. The Huron OMAF Office staff will be pleased to enroll you in the event of your choice or pass on requested information. We do hope this brochure will be most useful in planning winter educational activities. If, for some reason, you do not receive a copy via household mailing, please let us know and we will send a brochure directly. Correction In the account of the first creditors meeting of Brussels Stockyards Limited in the Nov. 30 issue of The Citizen two items about the financial status of the company contained errors. The Bankruptcy Trustee Uwe Manski stated the company had made a profit of $122,000 for the first half of the year. However, by the end of the year in August, the profit for the entire year had declined to onlv $34,000. The trustee also said Klaus and Kristin Henshel had drawn nearly $100,000 in salaries. The actual amount was $96,000 and this was for the entire year, not the first half of the year as had been inferred in the article. On December 31, 1988, Cook’s will become part of the Parrish & Heimbecker group of companies. At P&H, we’re delighted with the acquisition. Cook’s has developed an excellent reputation with farmers in southwestern Ontario based on over 100 years of fair trading in crop inputs, grain and bean handling. They are a world leader in processing and expon of edible beans. Cook’s is committed, as we are at P&H, to serving agriculture in Canada. Their people will add new' strength and expertise to our organization. Pamsh & Heimbecker Ijmncd cO Yonge Sireet Toronto. Ontano \15E 1H5 8I59-D You may not notice a great deal of change at Cook’s. The Cook’s name will remain on facilities in Centralia, Kirkton and Walton, as well as at head office in Hensail, Ontario. You’ll find the same people serving farm customers, dealing with export buyers, and managing Cooks’ operations. And most importantly, you’ll still find Cook’s to be the place where you can trade with confidence. To Cook’s employees, customer’s and trading partners... welcome to the P&H family.