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The Rural Voice, 1986-02, Page 4CASSI DY FARM EQUIPMENT TEESWATER 519.392-6042 Quality Chainsaws and Outdoor Equipment LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT by TORO. lit1Wheel Horse Stinger Step Boards HURONIA WELDING & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES REPAIRS AND SERVICE TO ALL MAKES OF FARM EQUIPMENT 2 THE RURAL VOR 1 EDITOR'S DESK Many farmers, who are con- sidered the cream of the crop are running into difficulty despite good management practices. They and others, not certain that they have a viable farm operation, are turning to farm financial con- sultants to help provide a realistic overview of their farm. Our main feature, by Alice Gibb, is about Kingsmount Financial Services, Ltd., of Arva, a typical example of a consulting firm. Business is booming, says its president Ron Phillips, ruefully, which means, as you suspect, that all is not well down on the farm. Ten per cent of his accounts are what he considers to be sound operations, but their owners are checking to see if their equity is eroding. Barry Cleave from Varna, is "chicken" through and through. He's a poultry breeder, a judge, and a painter and his "chicken" portraits are featured this month. A pig can be as stubborn as a mule, says Charlie Hischon, who should know. He's been trucking pigs and cattle for more than fifty years. C.I. Hischon Transport, Inc., R.R. 1, Sebringville, has come a long way. One time he ac- tually took pigs to market in a sta- tion wagon. Today, three tractor trailers serve his 125 regular customers. Now, this is really news — Mur- ray Gaunt, farm editor for CKNX, Wingham, actually cooking in the kitchen? See page 50. Remember, you saw it here first. The deadline is fast approaching for The Rural Voice Competition for artwork, stories, and poems by young people in the area. Par- ticulars are on page 46. 'Ti! next month. Managing Editor ATTENTION BEAN GROWERS Get a jump on next year's crop BEAN KNIVES RE -FORGED At Competitive Rates SHARP'S CREEK FORGE The modern "Smithy" R.R. 4, Goderich 519-524-8096 Chesley Kinsmen Club presents the Grey -Bruce a ori Fair Tuesday — Wednesday April 8th & 9th 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. daily Chesley Community Centre ADMISSION $2.00 • Over 100 agribusiness display booths • Many, many door prizes! • Free coffee • Food & Refreshments ALL PROCEEDS TO Cystic Fibrosis Research DISPLAY SPACE STILL AVAILABLE CALL Bill Embury 363-2626 Bob Johnson 363-3308