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The Rural Voice, 1983-10, Page 24Contact Bev Brown to book your ad space in The Rural Voice 519-335-6118 519-529-7610 New Idea Fall Spreader Specials Interest waiver to May 1, 1984 OR Cash Rebates. No Trade Price Model 213 $4500. Model 214 $4900. Model 243 $7350. KHD DEUTZ FAHR .DAVCD ° NEW IDEA MULL/N'S FARM SERV/CE — SALES & SERVICE — Chepstow, Ontario Tel. 519-366-2325 Gordon Hill to Economic Council Varna farmer Gordon Hill has been appointed, along with three others, to the Economic Council of Canada. The Economic Council's role is to advise the government on "economic policy and undertake a lot of research:' said Hill. The three year appointment entails deciding what projects will be handl- ed and directing the research as well as considering interim and final reports. In addition the council also spon- sors research by others not employed full time with the council, which employs between 140 to 150 people. Appointments are made by the Prime Minister and Hill was asked two years ago by an M.P. if he would be interested in an appointment. Hill was contacted through the Prime Minister's office and later talk - PG. 22 THE RURAL VOICE, OCTOBER 1983 ed to the chairman of the council recently before the appointment became public knowledge. The council has done some work in the agricultural field including some reports on marketing boards. Hill said the council is looking towards more work on the agricultural scene. "I view the council's work as im- portant and look forward to the challenge'.' says Hill. Hill was president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture for an eight year term. Also appointed to the council: Roger Beauchemin, president of Ar- rowby Consultants; Raymond Blais, director of the Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec; and Peter Podovinikoff, chief executive officer' of the British Columbia Central Credit Union in Vancouver. E1 R.O.P. tested Breeding Stock Purebred Yorkshires and Hampshires Gilts and Boars Toni and Dorothy Wiederman leadbury Lane Farm R.R. 4, Walton 519-345-2170