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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-04-29, Page 23Huron farm news Continued from page 4A can, the field should be safe for the crop, (If you did a good job of sampling). Pat Lynch, Soils and Crops Specialist Stan Paquette Associate Agricultural Representative. ONTARIO FARMERS CAN MINIMIZE RISK WITH CROP INSURANCE Cost-conscious Ontario farmers are turning more and more to Ontario's government sponsored crop insurance program. Since its inception in 1966, the enrol- ment of insureds has soared from 700 in the first season, to morethan 18,000 in 1980. Participants in the crop in- surance plan during 1980 in- sured 28,000 crops, with a total liability of $390,000.00. Crop insurance is looking forward to another year of substantial growth, since Ontario farmers are faced with escalating production costs and extremely high in- terest rates. These factors make far- ming a very risky business reouiring large outlays of Furrow • Continued from page 4A demanding $170,000 in 24 hours. When he couldn't pay, trucks were sent to take away his hogs and leave his land frozen so that he can't even put in a crop. Is it any wonder so many are selling out to foreign buyers who are willing to pay top dollar for Canadian farm land? Is it any wonder that conglomerates such as K.C. Irving with all kinds of backing can contemplate buying 9,000 acres of land? There are plenty of reasons why farmers are crying the blues. When you areforced to pay $750 for replacement cattle, feed them all winter and then sell them for $735, you are going to get very angry indeed. That's why it is easy to predict that the lid is going to blow' in rural Canada. Farmers are angry and bewildered and who can blame them? cash to grow a crop, with the possibility of minimal returns if the weather does not co-operate or the markets decline. Farmers may forward contract, hedge, or par- ticipate in Ontario's stabilization program to guarantee a good return from the market place, but they cannot control the weather, disease or insect infestations. However, a farmer can purchase crop insurance for protection against these perils. The Crop Insurance Com- mission of Ontario covers losses resulting from any of the following: drought, hail, wind, frost excessiverain, as well as insect infestation and disease. In essence, the On- tario Crop Insurance plan is a multi -peril plan which is available to farmers at ap- proximately one-third of the true cost. The cost is reduced for participants since the federal government pays 50 percent of the premium and the provincial government all of the administrative costs. Crop insurance gives a farmer a production guarantee for his crop. As well, coverage is available if reseeding is necessary. If weather conditions prevent a farmer from planting, a preplanting claim on any acres not planted is a benefit now available. Farmers also use crop in- surance as security at the banks and as a tool to minimize risk when forward contracting crops prior to harvest. The Ontario crop in- surance plan provides farmers with insurance tailored to the individual farm and farmer. In other words, each farmer is given an average farm yield which reflects the ability of the farm and the farmer to produce the crop being offered for insurance. REMEMBER, May 1st is the deadline for insuring. Don Pullen, Agricultural Represen- tative. MICHAEL P. O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOMES BONTHRON CHAPEL 118 KING STREET HENSALL, ONTARIO NOM 1x0 TELEPHONE 282-2211 WESTLAKE CHAPEL 49 GOSHEN STREET, N. ZURICH, ONTARIO NOM 2T0 TELEPHONE 236-4365 Pre arrangement Inquiries Invited tifiatiftlaWIEJORISA/. Jack's Jottings Times -Advocate, April 29, 1981 Poo 7A DIVISION WINNERS — Accepting the trophy for the south division winners in South Huron Hockey League was Jim Laird, captain of the Forest Boyds (left). The north trophy was accepted by Hensall Sherwoods captain Jim Ferguson. Stephen optimists lose dart contest Op -Tom's Report The Les Pines dart team did a trick on the opposition from Dashwood Hotel and the Optimists on Sunday afternoon. No one could keep up to the pace set by Bob Waysons crew who went undefeated in five starts. High individual award went to Ellen Knight with Bob Somerville placing a close second. The Optimist entries were almost a write off. Wait until next time. A date has yet to be decided for the next challenge which will be held at Huron Park. Saturday morning ended what was a good year for the little bowlers in the area. At twelve noon the doors of the hall were opened for the twenty-five pin knocker - downers to an hour of hot- dogs, pop and en- tertainment. The High Rollers con- sisting of Duane Costain, Susan Hamilton, Kathy Gage, Sherryl Crawley, Karry Young, Skippy Pavlick and Richard Ran- dall took the trophy for the top team. Each of the win- ners was awarded an in- dividual trophy for effort. Runners-up were The Strikers made up of Ewan McGregor, Mark Griswalk, Kim Lowe, Julie McGrath, Karri Randall, Presley Lavier and Cindy Edwards. These young people arose every Saturday morning and braved the elements to participate in free bowling and deserve a lot of credit for their efforts. Thanks kids. Julie Russel from Huron Park took top honors for her speech at the zone finals in Clinton on Sunday evening. Shortly, she will be com- peting in the finals at Chatham. This young lady, who attends J.A.D. McCurdy school did a lot of research and spent hours of her own time to speak on the Terry H M E LI Homelite string trimmers... give your lawn the finishing touch Light -weight and easy to handle, Homelite string trimmers feature our exclusive "Idle -Line" system that advances the string only when needed, and only when the engine is at idle. A Homelite string trimmer is a must for doing lawn chores around your home, farm or cottage. See your nearest Homelite dealer, he has a model to satisfy your needs, gas driven or electric. • Textron Canada Limited Registered User. JACK'S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR SERVICE 107 QUEEN STREET HENSALL — ONTARIO 262-2103 Fox Run of Hope for Cancer. Her talents are paying off. The Optimist Club wish to thank Julie, her parents and her principal for their time and energies. Good luck Julie when you travel to Chatham. I understand that there has been a new nick -name given to one of our better citizens. Gramm a Trucker you'll never live it down because you are one of the best. Keep up the good work and bring happiness to all you meet. Remember; You always win if you lose with a smile. Tom Lessard Optimist Saintsbury quilting bee By MRS. HEBER DAVIS SAINTS BURY Mrs. Marguerite Greenlee and Mrs. Mary Davis at- tended a quilting bee at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Dietrich, Wednesday. Mr. Billy Abbott, Niagara Falls, was a Thursday guest with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis of this community and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Love and girls Varna. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis were guests Friday evening with their cousin Murdie Colbert, Komoka. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cun- ningham and his cousin Mr. and Mrs. Weir, Mar were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tindall, Marylou and Robert. Mrs. Mary Davis attended the service of song and music at Centralia United Church, Sunday morning. By JACK RIDDEII, MPP Ontario's Lieutenant - Governor, John Black Aird, drove to Queen's Park in an open landau, escorted by the Governor-General 's Horse Guards, on a cold but sunny April 21st to open the First Session of the 32nd Parliament, amid the usual pomp and pageantry associated with these oc- casions. With the election of a number of new Members in the recent provincial elec- tion, it will be particularly interesting to watch developments, since many Members in the new House have no previous experience of majority government. The Throne Speech, read by the Lieutenant -Governor, is actually a statement of the government's intention for the forthcoming session. The short 17 -page speech did little more than restate promises made by the government during the election. In fact, most of it was outlined in January under the guise of a five-year economic blueprint known as the BILD program - BILD being the ' initials of the Board of Industrial Leadership and Develop- ment. Emphasis was given to the Premier's call for a first ministers' conference on the economy, because "the problem of inflation...must be faced in a comprehensive way, on a national front and without delay. Major op- portunities for action lie in the key federal areas of monetary and fiscal policy planning. Inflation, economic growth, federal - provincial fiscal and tax - sharing arrangements, social policy and stability, energy pricing and supply all constitute matters which must be urgently addressed so that our nation does not falter." Other highlights from the Throne Speech -Creation of an office to direct government pur- chasing toward Canadian products. -Sale of waste steam from the Bruce Nuclear Development for industrial and agricultural purposes. -An Ontario Hydro Loan program to aid homeowners wishing to convert their homes to electric heat. -Establishment of a research institute to develop hydrogen as a fuel. -Increased "initiatives" to Legislature back in session expand technical training in the province's community colleges. -A counselling program to steer young people toward "worthwhile and productive jobs." -A "multi-million" fund to finance "new" high technology firms, and creation of a Crown Com- pany to promote and finance new technology. -Increased subsidies to municipal governments buying electric trolley buses. -Increased investment in the Urban Transit Development Corporation, a Crown company specializing in public transportation equipment. -A program to raise the capacity and standards at homes for the aged. Both Opposition Leaders criticized the Speech for its failure to deal with the serious problems of unemployment, high interest rates and inflation. Liberal Leader Stuart Smith con- demned it as "a few bland reassuring words containing no recognition of the real problems" of a province in decline. "Inflation is aiding the rich and robbing the poor, but there's nothing here to help the people being hurt by inflation and there's not a single job." Despite tough economic times in Ontario, the government has "done absolutely nothing to bring together the have's and have-nots" of the Province, he added. The Premier has hinted that although he has "today" no plans to change the in- crease in rent a landlord may charge without getting special permission, he's not married to the six percent figure which has been law since 1975. Ontario's Labour Minister Robert Elgie, has stated he expects to introduce severance pay legislation this spring, and intends to keep his promise that the benefits would be retroactive to last January 1. A few days earlier, the Premier had told a press conference that he hadn't "promised anything" in this connection. Commenting on the ap- parent inconsistency, newly appointed Liberal Labour Criti Sheila Copps said: "In position, we will be pushing for it. It's up to them to keep the promise." Her colleague, Ron Van Horne expressed confidence in the Labour Minister, as "a Huron Ridge Acres GARDEN STORE April 29 - May 3 Open Mon. - Fri. 9 - 9 Sat. 9 - 5, Sun. 1 - 5 Grand Opening Specials man of his word." Having been re -appointed the Liberal Agriculture Critic and very much con- cerned about the plight of farmers due to high interest rates I called for an emergency debate in the Legislature last week in- dicating that the province is at the cross-roads of a crisis for the farmers. The lethal combination of high interest rates and un- stable meat prices are forcing some farmers into bankruptcy and others into land and livestock sales so that they may meet their debts. Although "my remarks focussed mainly on the crisis facing Ontario farmers I indicated to the speaker that I didn't want to diminish in any way the same crisis that is facing many of our small businesses throughout Ontario. Farming is just one sector of the small business com- munity and the major causes for the current financial crisis faced by Ontario farmers hold true for many small businesses as well. 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