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The Rural Voice, 1989-12, Page 30Diver +ey Wyandotte 1110. LIFM N LJ LLE R 26411k Coolers' FIRST FOR DAIRY SUPPLIES & SERVICES Used Equipment for Sale PUMPS 4 -Surge 60+ 4 -Alamo 75+ 1 -Alamo 30+ 1 -Alamo 40+ 1 -Alamo 100+ PIPELINES 1 1/2' Universal, 2' Surge GARY McKNIGHT SALES & SERVICES LTD. P O. Box 669, Walkerton, Ont NOG 2V0 519-881-2440 28 THE RURAL VOICE way or do without," Bill says. "There is more satisfaction in working for something and saving for it, and then buying it. You enjoy it more when you finally get it." "Remember, 50 years ago, there were no pensions, no hospitalization," Gertie says. But, she adds, "The cost of every- thing has risen so high now. A young fellow couldn't get started in farming unless his father started him up." "He wouldn't even be able to pay the interest!" says Bill. "Another thing, too, is that years ago, there was more respect. I remember going to church when I was a lad. Mother would be dressed in skirts down to her ankles, with those high button boots. Dad wore a Christie stiff hat, and a vest, and a watch chain and all." Bill shakes his head. "Hardly anyone says grace before meals anymore. There is such a loss of interest in things, too." Not so with Bill and Gertie. Last year, they had their barn painted out- side and whitewashed inside. They rented their orchard to another apple producer this year, but when Bill is asked if he is retired, he looks slightly disgusted with the question. "Retired? I still do the tractor work around here. I just bought an automatic stooker this year! I tell you, I don't feel any different than I did when I was 65." Bill still does the chores in his barn, and their son, Art, works with him. They have 18 Hereford cows and their calves, a pet quarter horse named Sugar, and a Hereford bull named Laird. Bill still climbs ladders and picks apples. Bill and Gertie take pride in their apple orchard, in their cattle, and in each other. A picture of them — in the orchard, making music, sharing a joke — speaks a thousand words. Their life together has been a perfect partnership: a man and a woman — and the land they both love.0 .....,awr.am.. 'CHARD & FRMS a; j n&c 1tEY & SONS A ROYAL BANK SALUTE TO AGRICULTURE An Information Meeting on Ontario Agriculture: THE DECADE AHEAD Tuesday, December 5, 1989 — 8 P.M. at the Knights of Columbus Hall (Highway 9 South of Walkerton) COMMODITY OUTLOOK ROBERT MERCER, Editor of "Broadwater Newsletter" IMPLICATIONS OF GATT & FREE TRADE 1 DR. GEORGE BRINKMAN, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Business, University of Guelph "THE ROYAL BANK'S OUTLOOK ON AGRICULTURE GEORGE ARNOLD, Manager of Agricultural Services, Ontario, The Royal Bank of Canada J Discussion Period to Follow Everyone Welcome Door Prize For further information contact: v; The Royal Bank of Canada 6 : ;;; Hanover Agricultural Centre 1740 - ;; 364-2101 or 1-800-265-5536 Serving Hanover & Areas. Ayton Cargill Clifford Durham Elmwood Hanover Harriston Paisley Kincardine Ripley 28 THE RURAL VOICE way or do without," Bill says. "There is more satisfaction in working for something and saving for it, and then buying it. You enjoy it more when you finally get it." "Remember, 50 years ago, there were no pensions, no hospitalization," Gertie says. But, she adds, "The cost of every- thing has risen so high now. A young fellow couldn't get started in farming unless his father started him up." "He wouldn't even be able to pay the interest!" says Bill. "Another thing, too, is that years ago, there was more respect. I remember going to church when I was a lad. Mother would be dressed in skirts down to her ankles, with those high button boots. Dad wore a Christie stiff hat, and a vest, and a watch chain and all." Bill shakes his head. "Hardly anyone says grace before meals anymore. There is such a loss of interest in things, too." Not so with Bill and Gertie. Last year, they had their barn painted out- side and whitewashed inside. They rented their orchard to another apple producer this year, but when Bill is asked if he is retired, he looks slightly disgusted with the question. "Retired? I still do the tractor work around here. I just bought an automatic stooker this year! I tell you, I don't feel any different than I did when I was 65." Bill still does the chores in his barn, and their son, Art, works with him. They have 18 Hereford cows and their calves, a pet quarter horse named Sugar, and a Hereford bull named Laird. Bill still climbs ladders and picks apples. Bill and Gertie take pride in their apple orchard, in their cattle, and in each other. A picture of them — in the orchard, making music, sharing a joke — speaks a thousand words. Their life together has been a perfect partnership: a man and a woman — and the land they both love.0 .....,awr.am.. 'CHARD & FRMS a; j n&c 1tEY & SONS