The Rural Voice, 1985-11, Page 39FARM NEWS
stabilization plans or cutting these
back to the national tripartite level.
The phase-out period has been set at
five years, but Riddell and Ontario
producers believe this is too long to
perpetuate inequity. Riddell believes
that he has convinced the federal
minister to cut the period to three
years.
Another major concern about the
stabilization plan is retroactivity.
Riddell wants payment to be retroac-
tive to the start of this year. "During
my discussions with the federal
minister, he seemed optimistic that
retroactivity to January 1, 1985 could
be made part of the national tripartite
plan." Riddell would also like to see
the federal government share some of
the cost of retroactive pay -outs.
Although optimistic about the
realization of the long-awaited plan,
Riddell again cautioned farmers that
it is not a panacea but a "stop loss"
measure to help farmers.❑
Salutes youth
The theme of Centralia Colleges
Open House this year, held on
November 6 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., is
"Today's Youth ... Tomorrow's
Leaders."
To celebrate the accomplishments
of youth, and to salute the Interna-
tional more competitions are being
held this year. One of the new com-
petitions is photography, including
both colour and black and white
categories. Students with an artistic
flair are also prepared for the poster
contest — and maybe the rutabaga
carving competition. There are also
sewing, weaving, and quilting classes.
Traditional events at the open
house are the produce and field crop
classes. The yearly food competitions
include a new twist this year. Two -
person teams are preparing either
chocolate cake and icing or the cookie
recipe of their choice — in the lab.
Also included in the culinary arts
competition is a class for the inven-
tive to develop a new nutritious snack
or beverage for teenagers.
In the communication department,
students will be entertaining visitors
with impromptu speeches and skits at
6:45 p.m. As a sign of the times, there
is also an "original video" competi-
tion.
In total there are eleven categories
of competitions, many containing
several classes. Both noon and dinner
meals will be available for $3 in
Huron Hall. ❑
FREE
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