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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-05-27, Page 13Generous work The Blyth Optimist Club held a hot dog day on the lawn of the CIBC branch, last Thursday, to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network Telethon. Elaine Brown, club member, helps Mrs. Anna DeJong with a take-home plate. A total of $211 was raised. Council meets quarterly WHERE DO YOU TURN TO DECIDE WHERE TO EAT OUT? YOUR NEWSPAPER: The link to your community It's Twine Time Quality Sisal & Plastic Twine Now in stock At both locations in Walton & Dungannon Before you buy Give us a try DAUPHIN FEED & SUPPLY Dungannon 529-7951 Walton 887-6023 1-800-665-5675 treasurer's report. The draw, donated by Edythe was won by June Fothergill. Margaret had a flower contest. It was won by Geraldine Dale. June closed with a poem, "Friends". Cards were played. ® 1998 CASE CORPORATION Visit us on the Internet at http://www.casecorp.com Case IH is a registered trademark of Case Corporation DAY! HAY 1 Vincent Farm Equipment Cordially invite you to their `98 Hay Day on Tuesday June 2 Rain date Thursday June 4 Come and see the newest in hay and haylage production equipment. This is a day you won't want to miss, so plan to attend. FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED Seaforth 527-0120 l'ItOl I) •47' an.. CONFIDENT I I II 141 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1998. PAGE 13. CFFO seeks new loan prog. of having the Ontario government create a new environmental loan program. Members of the CFFO have been discussing the program concept for the past several months within the Federation's committees and "think tanks." "Ontario farmers have demonstrated a desire and rural development from work experience with the Ontario Agricultural Museum in Milton, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the University of Guelph and as a private consultant, will be an asset to the council. The Foundation For Rural Living has played a pivotal role in facilitating the formation of the Ontario Rural Council and a strategic alliance will be maintained. The Foundation for Rural Living is a charitable, non- profit organization committed to projects that strengthen agriculture and rural communities. More information on the Ontario Rural Council is available through the Foundation for Rural Living web page: www.Idg.ca/ontagiffrl/torc or by contacting: The Ontario Rural Council, 31 Main Street East, Norwich, Ontario NOJ 1PO, Tel: (519) 863-3996, Fax: (519) 863-3998 or e-mail: mrobertson@torc.on.ca Mass printed Huron Harvest Trail maps will be distributed to Ontario Tourism outlets, visitor inquiries and circulated locally. If your farm or business would like to sign up to be part of this route please call prior to May 31. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting project that will put you on the map! Explore Ontario's west coast - Project Manager, Cass Bayley 263-5050 fax 263-2936. County boosts tourism The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario is calling on the provincial government to create a new loan program for environmental improvements on farms. At its recent meeting of delegates from across the province, CFFO's provincial board endorsed the idea Continued from page 12 available to any individual or organization who shares the council's goals. The Rural Council will meet as a forum four times a year to address rural issues. The first forum is scheduled for July in Stratford and will address alternative models for rural economic development, health and education. A longer term goals is to compile a rural strategy for Ontario. "A real strength of this council is its ability to bring together representatives from across a broad range of sectors," said Robertson. "Our members share a commitment to rural development and realize many of the issues we are facing go far beyond the jurisdiction of one organization or government." Robertson played a key role in the development phase of the Ontario Rural Council. As general manager her strong background in Continued from page 9 is in the same vein. Visitors want to get the full flavour — from field to table. Huron County has an incredible variety of food products and agricultural enterprises. What's more is we have wonderful restaurant, unique attractions, excellent theatre, a variety of lodging choices, sandy beaches, pleasant shops ... we've got a fantastic product to offer tourists." willingness to be responsible stewards of the province's soil, air and water," said Bob Bedggood, the CFFO's president. "Our loan program, initiative provides a means of funding projects that would be good for the countryside, but that will provide few financial benefits to farm enterprises." According to Bedggood, many Ontario farmers have identified environmental improvement projects on their farms they would undertake if adequate funds were available at an attractive interest rate. However, most of those projects are usually shelved in favour of other on-farm investments that can generate a financial return on borrowed money with standard interest rates. "Giving farmers a break on interest rates will go a long way towards creating an incentive to carry out environmental projects," said Bedggood. "We've said interest rates should be based on either a borrower's income or the benefit the public derives from the project." "By way of example, if a project benefits a farmer 20 per cent and the public 80 per cent, the farmer receives a better interest rate than a project which benefits a farmer 50 per cent and the public 50 per cent. We believe this approach creates a good process for responsible financial participation by the Ontario government in protecting the public interest in the countryside." The idea for the new loan program stems from the experience CFFO members have had with the Environmental Farm Plan program. The program, offered by the CFFO and other farm groups making up the Ontario Farm Environmental Coalition, challenges individual farmers to identify environmental risk factors on their farms and to develop action plans for minimizing those risks. The loan program proposal builds upon the environmental Farm Plan by giving farmers a source of low-cost funding to tackle projects identified in their action plans. Because OFEC has a proven Continued on page 14 The news from ondesboro Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 J. Fothergill hosts club The May meeting of Londesboro Cheerio Club was held on Wednesday, May 20. After lunch at Hillcrest Restaurant, members proceeded to the home of June Fothergill. She welcomed everyone and read "Kids say the Darndest Things". Roll call was answered by four members. Minutes of the April meeting were read. Collection was taken up. Edythe gave the UCW conducts service Rev. Paul Ross was away at conference so the UCW ladies had the service at Londesboro United on May 24. Greeters were Audrey Thompson and Genevieve Allen. Ushers were Ben and Crystal Driscoll. Kittie MacGregor was leader. Laura Scott talked to the children. Mary Peel read the scripture. Liz Lawson read the new testament lesson. Liz MacGregor sang a solo. Others taking part were Mary Peel, Margaret Wright and Irene Bromley. Next Sunday is Sunday School Promotion and Awards Service.