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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-08-26, Page 4Page 4 -Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, August 26, 1987 P.O. Box 400, Lucknow NOG 2H0 Established 1873 528-2822 Bt. Of H°BR0N ANL ARU 1986 1r, C- GT (7N Thomas Thompson -Advertising Manager Subscription rates in advance: Rob Bunidy -Editor $17." Outside Canada $6.°° Pat Livingston -General Manager S°0 g 00 14. Outside Canada 5$. Senior Citizen Second class mailing reg. no. 0847 Advertising is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographical error, the portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged , for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid at the applicable rates. Diversification for farmers Europe, like Canada and the United States, has an oversupply of agricultural products, but many, European farmers have decided to diversify their interests in an effort to save their farms and retain economic security. Canadian farmers would be well advised to follow this lead from their European counterparts and, following a $5.4 million, five-year study on how 7,500 European families manage to survive the current poor fortunes of the industry, we'll have abetter understanding of how we can also survive the 'farm crisis'. The study is being commissioned by the European Economic Commis- sion (EEC) and will involve 25 study areas in 12 European countries. The only non-European member involved in the investigation is University of Guelph professor Tony Fuller. Fuller says that by seeing how European formers survive on their own "can only serve as a model to other countires whose farm industries are also suffering". The key to farm survival initially appears to be diversification. Some 87 per cent of all European farm families earn more income from non - farming efforts than from farming. These extra earnings do not come in the form of government subsidies, but rather because the farmers themselves have added value to their commodities or to their land in some other form. For example, many European farmers open their farms to tourists or avoid the middleman by selling their produce first-hand in small markets. Here at home, Tess dependancy on farming would put less pressure on the land and would allow farm families to realise an increased income during 'tough times'. Too often we cry to the government for subsidies when a down -turn in the industry is realized. Maybe it's time we took a lesson from our neighbours across the pond and learn to make the most of our land while realizing a reasonable income. Our farmers are important to us. Let's not roll over and die. Rather than incentives to produce more food when there is already an over- supply on the world market, the Canadian government should consider providing farmers with funding for processing equipment or renova- tions. Diversification could save the Canadian farm family as it has many Europeans. R.B. We recently had cause to do some pain- ting 'round the house and the strangest thing happened just after we finished the last coat on the bedroom. As is usually the case when painting oc- curs, ccurs, we felt the urge to rearrange the room to suit the new color of the walls. We tried the dresser aver here and then over there and finally decided on leaving it where it started Then lt-happened. My'ear wife made a proposition that startled me. She thought it would be a nice idea for us to share a sock drawer. Can you imagine ! I guess after a few years of marriage your mind plays funny tricks on you. And I thought I knew her pretty well. I spent the next couple of hours trying to explain to my missus that my sock drawer was MINE and that there certainly wouldn't be enough room for her things as well. This she couldn't beleive and wanted to know exactly what it is I keep in my sock drawer. A fellow's sock drawer is similar to a women's purse as far as I'm concerned. And I certainly wouldn't ask my wife to let me use her purse would I. A man's sock drawer is a sacred place and not, t main- tained, a place for 'dainties'. For the ladies who don't understand this, the following is a list of the things that men keep in their sock drawers. I hope this allows the gentle gender to understand why there's no room to share this par- ticular corner of the house. 1. Socks. 2. Boxers and jockeys. 3. Three almost white handkerchiefs. 4. Two pocket-knives. One two big to carry in a pocket and the other too small to ac- tually cut anything. 5. A vast collection of old and foreign coins including a mint condition set of Canada Centennial coins in a plastic case and an American two -dollar bill, quite rare, and safe in the sock drawer. 6. Enough loose Canadian Tire money to buy the company. 7. Three pairs of old eye -glasses so scrat- ched that they are useless but that are sav- ed "just in case". 8. My very first pay stub from my very first job. You never know when revenue Canada is going to appear on your doorstep demanding to see proof that you did, in fact, pay taxes on the $49.63 you made per week back in 1971. . tii:lf:V:.: ti+l...::Y'}.:•��r� �f !��u...'�'� �u:iiii: �:�••�,�r :_,�;.. ?{% • � rr•; .::Y;i 9. Almost $40 in loose pennies. 10. Three empty Bic disposable lighters that may come back to life if left long enough. 11. Two nails, one screw and three rusty wing -nuts. 12. A faded newspaper clipping announc- ing my graduation from college. At least I think it was me, the picture is too wrinkled to tell for sure. 13. The best pair of cut-off shorts ever own- ed by anyone. Of course they don't fit now but you never know when I might weigh 109 pounds again and have a waist size of 22. 14. A very small srewdriver. Smaller than any screw ever manufactured. Slightly bent but not worthy of the garbage. 15. A gold I.D. bracelet that was worn only once and turned my wrist green. It must have sentimental value of some sort (though I can't remember) and I'm not go- ing to part with it easily. 16. Two, no, three old dog tags from my first dog Buffy. 17. A receipt for $4 in gas purchased in 1975. 18. A fingernail file that has never. been used. 19. Ticket stubs from my first Toronto Maple Leafs hockey game. They played' Boston and lost 2-1. That was in 1969. 20. One shoelace. Not one pair, just one. 21. Sixteen pencils, a plastic ruler and a nice pen that doesn't quite work anymore. And .there you have it. I love you dear but, as you can see, there isn't enough room in this drawer for both of us. Have a good week. P.S. Thanks for your comments on last week's editorial comment regarding the lack of a crosswalk in Lucknow. Let's hope a point has been made that will lead to action. Bells Form, Coffee Shop and storm Door Corn Fany. reaz 70 years ago August 23, 1917 Fall Wheat Threshing -A number of farmers in the neighboring townships had their fall wheat threshed last week and many more are threshing this week. The quality of the grain is reported to be very good and the returns satisfactory. The local crops turned out much better than was thought in the late spring. Farmers this week are busy with oats and barley and one has only to look at the fields to see that these crops will be one of the best ever harvested in this area. These conditions are reported much the same over all of Western Ontario. Corn, potatoes and other roots are also reported doing splendidly so there .are prospects of bumber crops all round. Sidney Towle Wounded -Mr. and Mrs. Albert Towle, of town, received a message on Saturday stating that their son, Pte. Sidney Towle, had been dangerously wounded in the recent fighting in France. Pte. Towle was in the West when fighting broke out and was among the first men to answer the call. He went overseas with the first contingent and was, for more than SENTINEL two and a half years, in the trenches serv- ing in various capacities. A short time ago, he got a two -weeks vacation which he spent in Paris. Con- sidering the dangerous work he was in- volved in, he was exceptionally lucky dur- ing his long period of service. He had not until now suffered even a scratch though he had many narrow escapes. 50 years ago August 26, 1937 Debt charges cut in half -The Village of Lucknow is in a very favorable financial ,position and by 1942 there will be a marked reduction in the debenture debt of the municipality. With the arena vote a few days away, there is a probability that the endeavour will be made to lead some to believe that the debt of the village is alarming and that the present undertaking will only add to the burden of the taxpayers. Lucknows tax rate is 42 mills - low com- pared with many other centres, and . not based on a high assesment value. By 1942, within five years, these debt charges will be cut considerably more than in half. 25 years ago August 22, 1962 Reeves approve Community Shed sale - The Reeves of Lucknow, Kinloss, Ashfield and West Wawanosh, in whom 'trusteeship' of the Lucknow Community Shed has been vested, have given approval to the ultimate sale of the shed. Net pro- ceeds will be turned over to the Lucknow District Lions Club for the installation of artificial ice in the local arena. The action has been taken as a result of a release received from over 90 per cent of the subscribers to the shed fund, and the fact that the shed has long since ceased to serve its original purpose of stabling horses. Kinloss Scouts on trip to Montreal -Fifty- one Kinloss Boy Scouts, parents and leaders are heading off this Saturday for a six-day combination camping and bus trip to Eastern Ontario. The actual destina- tions include Algonquin Park, Ottawa, the St. Lawrence Seaway and Montreal. This is an ambitious undertaking for the Kinloss lads but considerable planning has taken place during the summer months and we understand all is ready for the tour. The trip is under supervision by Scout- master Lloyd Ackert. 10 years ago August 31, 1977 Decline in prices -A decline in the price of corn, grain and flax can be attributed to reports by the United Staes Federal Government earlier this summer which in- dicated that farmers would experience record yeilds and a harvest with little damage and spoilage because of good weather conditions. Prices dropped $10 a metric ton in one day following the release of the report. According to Barry Wylds, a represen- tative of Anderson Flax Products of Lucknow, the U.S. acted in an irresponsi- ble manner by predicting what will happen in commodity futures.