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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-07-22, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1987. Classified Ads CLASSIFIED RATES: Minimum $2.50 for 20 words, additional words 10c each. 50c will be added for ads not paid by the following Wednesday. Deadline: Monday at 4 p.m. Phone 523-4792 or 887-9114. REAL ESTATE AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES EDGE OF WINGHAM - 1 mile south of Wing ham in residential area. This 3 bedroom bungalow with sin­ gle attached garage offers living room, dining room, main floor laundry, family room and more. This home is on a large lot nicely land­ scaped and well maintained. For appointment call Jim Ritchie 357-3295.***** COSY 1V2 STOREY FRAME HOME - situated on labour saving lot, 1 block off Main St., Brussels. Includes 4 bedrooms up and one down, plus roomy enclosed porch. Comfortably decorated, this home is an excellent first time buy at $27,500! For more information call Kevin Pletch 357-1967. ***** Ontui)^ £|(C)£ r ^3XXJthe CLEAN-UP BRIGADE Put yukkies in their place! t Monday, Ontario Hydro crews were out all across the area repairing the damage caused by a sudden, violent windstorm Sunday evening which knocked down dozens of trees. Above, a crew works at one of the worst breaks, when a tree fell across hydro lines In Walton, knocking out three transformers and cutting off service to more than 1,500 customers for more than seven hours. In Grey township, 200 pigs died as a result of this power outage. Many hidden factors behind the cost of our food BY CATHY THOMSON, NUTRITION CONSULTANT, HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT Concern about the cost of feeding a family is ever present in the minds of many consumers. Some people think that when food prices go up, that the producer must be getting an increase. But, according to the Food Price Analysis Division of Agriculture Canada, the price of the basic food produce represents only about 40 per cent of the cost of food. Between the farm and your table a variety of other factors contribute to food prices. Of the remaining 60 per cent of food costs, labour represents the LARGE ESTATE AUCTION HOUSE, PICKUP TRUCK LIKE NEW, CAR, RIDING MOWER, TOOLS, GUNS, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES TO BE HELD AT THE BRUSSELS ARENA FOR THE ESTATE OFRUSSELHALL THURSDAY, JULY 30 AT6 P.M. TRUCK ANDCAR: 1985 ChevSIOpickup truck w/p.s.,p.b., 4 cylinder automatic, AM radio, new topper, run only 3318 km.; 1969 American Motors Rebel SST 2 door hard top w/ 290 motor automatic 33974 miles in mint condition; Toro 880 riding lawnmower w/electric start. GUNS: Marlin Safety 30-30 lever action w/hexagon barrel patented Oct. 11,1887 to Aug. 1899; Winchester model 94 30-30 Win. lever action rifle; Stevens model 77B, 20 gauge 2 %” chamber pump action shotgun; Springfield model 87A 22 bolt action repeater rifle; Grizzly #10 22 L.R. rifle; gun cabinet and cleaning equipment. HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS: Moffat side-by-side freezer fridge, 2* 1/2 yrs. old, electric stove, floor model colour TV, Sunbeam kerosene heater, chest freezer, new GSW wringer washer, B & W 12” portable TV, china cabinet, small china cabinet, modern chesterfield and chair, 2 antique table lamps w/ slag glass shades, 3 piece bedroom suite, 2 wicker arm chairs, 2 small wicker fern stands, small blanket box, wickercandlestickholdersand vase, spoon collection, recliner chair, chrome table and chairs, cranberry coloured font for lamp, coffee table and end tables, night table, hall table, rocking chair, sleeping bag, bedding, small appliances, 12 place setting of Austria Rose pattern dishes, old letters and stamps, army medals. TOOLS AND SHOP EQUIPMENT: Large Snap On tool box on roller cabinet full of tools, air drill, 3/8 air impact 3/8 air rachet, V2” air impact, Ohm meter, alternator tester, battery charger, small floor jack, new twin portable air compressor, table saw, ramps, jack stands, old band saw, small wood lathe, bench and vise, new wheel barrow, old electric drill and jig saw, skill saw, fertilizer spreader, 2 bikes, 8 la the chisels, 8 ton jack aluminum step ladder, garden tools, etc. Note - house and shed on large lot also for sale - phone for information. TERMS: CASH AUCTIONEER: RICHARD LOBB, 482-7898, CLINTON 5'j largest component, contributing 55 per cent of the price. This figure includes all workers from food processing to transportation work­ ers and retail store personnel.t Transportation of food from one’ point to another contributes five per cent. Foods are packaged in a wide variety of containers to protect food during transportation, storage and merchandising. The costs of pack­ aging vary widelv. T he world price of oil dictates energy prices within the agri-food systems. If the world price increas­ es or falls, food prices follow the trend. Energy used in production, i * distribution and retailing food adds about five per cent to final food prices. Since there are interest costs on borrowed money in the agri-food system, the current interest rate influences food prices. When interest costs change, food prices move in the same direction. Canada imports and exports food. During the winter months, the costs of fresh produce imported from the U.S. can change dramati­ cally as the Canada - U.S. Exchange Rate fluctuates. Although this is not an exhaus­ tive discussion of the variety of influences on food prices, it does give you some appreciation for the LARGE CLEARANCE & CON- signment Auction Friday, July 24 at 10a.m. Approx. 40 tractors, cars and trucks. Over 300 pieces of new and used farm equipment plus lawn and garden tractors. Wayne Ward Farm Equipment, Hwy. #6, Wiarton, Ont. (519)534-1638 or 534-2980. 29-lp Wl holds 90th birthday convention in North Bay About 1,100 delegates of the Federated Women’s Institute packed the North Bay Arts Centre toopenthecelebration marking the 90th anniversary of the Wo­ men’s Institute. Theme of the conference was “Building for Tomorrow”. Registration was at the Pine­ wood Park Motor Inn where W.I. work and souvenirs were on display. Charlotte Johnson, past president of the Federated Wo­ men’s Institute of Ontario, presid­ ed. The keynote speaker, Alex Sim of Guelph, spoke on “The New Rural Community” whichis the topic of a book he is having published. A sociologist, educator, farmer and author by profession, Mr. Sim has a longstanding relationship with the varied as­ pects of rural living, both from a personal and professional perspec­ tive. z* » *' Mi / ■ IgifB complexity of the issue. Agriculture Canada predicted food prices would increase overall 3 - 5 per cent in 1987, although somefoodswillgoup more than others. Because of current econo­ mic conditions most of the increase for 1987 is likely to be caused by increases in basic commodity prices with the marketing costs as described above contributing a smaller increase. Where does Agriculture Canada predict that food budgets will increase most? In the restaurant sector. Although prices won’t go up, they predict that Canadians will spend more money eating out than they did in 1986. STOP In true country fashion, Mr. Sim carved away the trimmings and tore into the heart of the issue foremost in the minds of delegates - the new rural community -- and the dilemma it spells for the Women’s Institute. Mr. Sim tra­ velled to rural communities across Canada to conduct interviews on the changing rural community. His findings affirmed discoveries made in his own rural setting. He expressed fears of an emerging malady that exists when city workers relocated to rural com­ munities but commute daily to city jobs. Mr. Sim reminded delegates that city and farm life don’t always mix. He suggested the new challenges faced by the W.I. organizationandreadaloud the official list of objectives of the W.I. to prove this point. They are: to help women become more knowledgeable, responsible citizens; to help discover, stimu­ late and develop leadership and to help identify and resolve needs in the community. He praised the volunteer workers who give of their time and talent for the W.I. and sees this as an indicator of a strong membership. He said it is a sign of strength and a hopeful sign for the future. Tuesday was a day to “Focus on Women’s Institute’’. Thenewpresident, Margaret Munro, spoke on “The Future Depends on the Foundation Laid in thePast’’. Charlotte Johnson’s topic was “Our Constitution - A New Perspective’’. Rosalie Wy­ socki, a leader in the field of personal development, spoke on “Managing Change Positively’’. She said that W.I. members must recharge their batteries and look forward. Libby-Lu Allen, a recipi­ ent of the Jamaican Federation of Women’s Ontario International Scholarship, spoke of her work there. Beatrice Reeves, President of the Federated Women’s Insti­ tute of Canada, brought greetings from different provinces. A panel discussion on “Rural Women -- An Emerging Force’’, with Peggy Knapp as moderator, touched on all phases of agricul­ ture. The evening theme was “Reflectionsand Vision’’, with entertainment and celebration through skits, poems and song. Mrs. Florence Diamond and Mrs. Margaret Zoeller unrolled a scroll commemorating 90 years of W.i. Wednesday was a day to “Focus on Education”, with workshops held throughout the day. A banquet was held, with Mrs. Munro presiding. Speaker, Dr. Ellen McLean, serving her second termaspresidentofthe Associated Country Women of the World, spoke on some of her experiences throughout the different countries. AgiftwaspresentodtoCwen Kennedy, overall chairman of the convention committee, who work­ ed so hard for two years with the city of North Bay in bringing the W.I. convention to the city.