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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-01-13, Page 2Pa,s 2 Times -Advocate, January 13, 1912 Henderson remains optimistic on farming Dear Mr. Batten: No one would call 1981 a good year for Ontario fer- ment, Increased capital and operating casts, coupled with crippling interest rates, made it one of the worst years farmers have had to undergo in decades. But as bad as it was, there have been worse years. And farmers, fortunately, tend to WEU. PROTECTED — Tliese five Crediton youngsters hod their faces well protected during Monday's snowstorm. They are Russell and Robbie Finkbeiner, Jeff Slaght, Michael Finkbeiner and tian Brennan. T -A photo Stanley building permits show sizeable increase Building permits for five new houses and four cot- tages boosted the value of permits issued in Stanley Township to approximately 81.508.000 for 1981. Clerk Mel Graham reported that 79 permits were issued in 1981. In 198Q Graham said. 67 permits for a value of 8720,000 in new construction were issued. Noting that the permits issued in '81 were for double the value of the previous year's permits. Graham said most of the were for general and permits repairs DOWN SHE COMES — Trisha Reo enjoyed a slide down the high snow bank, north of the Exeter fire hall qt noon hour, Monday. T -A photo Grano Bend DE :OPATING CENTRE YOUR FLOOR COVERING SPECIALISTS Hwy.21 Grand Bend 238-8603 Country Crafts & Things '75 Morn St 227-4033 LUCAN NOM 2J0 Proprietor Doreen Schon r • hi : -^ • January Sale d D , =,-,Jan. 12 -Jan. 23 -- Save 10% to 50% 30 on aII Christmas Items on Aronelle and O Paton Rug Hooking Kits n' w selection of C'''w"I Unit Needle Point Kits is renovations. He added there were several new silos and hen barns built. At the township council's January meeting, it was decided to clamp down on residents applying for tile drainage loans without hav- ing the installation of the drains properly inspected. The clerk said some peo- ple were taking the loan program for granted. He said the township has a responsibility to see that the work is done properly. A bylaw was passed to a distribute the last of the township's tile drainage allotment. Five applicants will share 823,100. Stanley Township's 1961 allotment was 8165,000. Graham estimated an ad- ditional 850.000 would be needed to get caught up with last year's applications. Council passed a bylaw allowing the township to borrow up to 8200,000 until taxes are collected. Graham said this was set up in case the township needed to borrow money, adding that the township has not yet needed to borrow. - Council granted 8100 each to: the Salvation Army, CNIB. War Memorial Children's Hospital, Cana- dian Mental Health Associa- tion and the Ontario March of Dimes. In other business: The roads superintendent and two councillors will be attending a drainage con- ference in Stratford, March 29 to April 2. The conference touches on all aspects of municipal and tile drainage. Reeve Paul Steckle will be attending a planning act con- ference January 22 in Toron- to. The township will increase Workmen's Compensation Board coverage for its volunteer firemen to 822,500 from 818.000. Herman Van Weiren has been reengaged as the township's building official. The building inspector will have his wages increased to 8250 per month from 8180; and mileage will increase to 22/ cents per kilometer from 20 cents. take the long view of life. Farmers are familiar with the various seasons of life: not just seasons for planting and seasons for harvesting, but the seasons of plenty and the seasons of need. We in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food are also fa miller with seasons and cycles. We too take the long view of life. That is why we have launched a year-long, $60 million assistance program for 1962 to help qualified farmers who need refinancing; "bridging" or adjustment financing. Although this could be called a short-term program, its aim is long- term: to ensure that chase producers who receive this aid will be running full-time, fully productive, viable operations in the future. This, however, is -just our most recent program. There were also many programs launched last year. For example, 1981 was a very bad year for beef producers. That is why we introduced the 830 million Slaughter Cattle Assistance Program, the recently ex- panded 89 million Stocker Cattle Assistance Program, and the 820 million Cow -Calf Program to help protect our important beef -breeding industry. In addition, the sow- weaner stabilization plan was triggered by low prices and paid out $7 million to producers. History has taught us how dangerous it is to rely on other countries for the necessities of life. The oil Crisis instigated by the OPEC nations is ' just the most recent example. We cannot afford to be as Must apply for benefits Some 400.000 retired peo- ple in Ontario are about to receive special forms in the mail to re -apply for Health and Welfare Canada's Guaranteed Income Supple- ment payfnents. The applications will be coming from the department's, Income Security Programs Branch. W.A. Wright, Assistant Director General of the program. has advised that the application forms should be received within the next several - days. "Recipients should complete the forms and return them to us at the earliest possible moment," Mr. Wright said. "Failure to file applica- tion for G.I.S. will result in supplement payments being discontinued", Wright stressed. The G.I.S. program re- quires annual re-application by recipients because of the possible change in income. Recipients whose income has dropped will receive larger payments while recipients whose income has increased will receive a reduced rate, Mr. Wright pointed out. Consequently, some peo- ple will receive larger amounts beginning this April - others will receive less. "We urge all persons who receive the applications to re -apply as quickly as possi- ble so that they will continue to receive the supplement payments to which they are ertled without interrup- tion". Mr. Wright said. G.I.S. is an assistance program supplementary to Old Age Security, at the mo- ment pensioners who qualify can receive as much as $227.73 over and above the OAS payment. Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Co,\ipany (Established in 1@76 Provides Fullln4 ranee (Established in 1876 Provides Ins rance Coverage for Town Dwellings as well as Farm Properties DIRECTORS AND ADJUSTERS Jack Harrigan Robert Gardiner Lloyd Morrison Lorne Feeney Roy McCurdy Robert Chaffe, AGENTS Ross Hodgert Woodham John Moore Dublin Joseph Unioc , Mitchell Mrs. Elaine Skinner Exeter Wally Burton • R.R.3, Lucan R.R.2, Staffa R.R.1, St. Marys R.R.2, Dublin R.R.1, Kirkton R.R. p 5, Mitchell 229-6643 345-2512 348-9012 235-1553 235-0350 1 reliant on others for food as we were on the OPEC nations for oil. Many of our programs are designed to help Ontario become more self-sufficient in terms of food supplies. They are investments in the future. This should be a national goal. ---- — There are also numerous agricultural programs under BILD - the Board of Industrial Leadership and Development: the 820 million capital assistance for food processing program; 81.5 million for asparagus production; 81.5 million for the cream assistance program; 82 million for the expansion of the Farmers' Market at the Ontario Food Terminal; 81.75 million for the equipment fund for agricultural colleges and the 815 million whey incentive Program. And there have been some successes in 1981. This has been a record year for ex- porting corn from our record 200 million bushel harvest, a harvest with a farm gate value of more than half a billion dollars. Our numerous trade missions to .other countries have in- creased Ontario's share of the world food market, and our Foodland Ontario Program has increased our share of the market here at home. It is worth noting that the Foodland Ontario Program is playing an especially important role in making Ontario more self-sufficient by replacing more and more imported foods with Ontario - grown foods. But what will 1982 be like? Right now it's not easy to predict. The economists and other "experts" don't offer much hope. But there is one ray of sunshine. They predict that the interest rates will come down. Like most farmers I am an optimist. All of us believe in Canada as a nation. We have experienced tough years before. Co-operation bet- ween governments, in- dustry, farmers and con- sumers have turned the wheel to better times in the past and will again. I look forward to 1982 with a cautious degree of optimism. , Respectfully, The Honourable Lorne C. Henderson Minister of Agriculture and Food Wife to husband who has come home unexpectedly: "Well, what's happened?" Husband: "I'm on strike." Wife: "And what Is the un- ion striking for." Husband: "For shorter hours." Wife: "That's good! I always did think 60 minutes was too long for an hour." CLEARING HYDRANT — Randy Kraul of the Exeter PUC staff is shown in action clearing snow from a fire hydrant, Monday.• T -A photo SHOVELLING OUT — Al Quinn of Andrew Street north was busy clearing off the entrance to his front door Monday after- noon. This was a chore undertaken by most residents after the heavy weekend snowstorm. T -A photo STUCK — This car was left for more than a day near the bridge on Main Street in Exeter Though the bridge is less than 100 feet away blowing snow made it almost invisible. { TRANSPORT, ANY WAY YOU CAN — This inventive Exeter resident found o bicycle was the easiest way to get around in Monday's blizzard. TOP QUALITY USED CAR .7 r,j 4.. 1980 PONTIAC ACADIAN 4 dr. hatch back, 4 speed trans., 4 cyl., radio, electric rear defroster, low mileage. Lic. RAO 176 '4,975 1978 VOLARE 4 dr.Sedan, automatic, 6 cyl. Low Mileage. Lic. NCV 585. '3,875 1980 BUICK SKYLARK 4 dr Sedan, V-6 engine, automatk, radio, electric heated rear window. W.S.W. Tires. Lic. OZB 702. '5,775 1979 CHEV 3/4 TON Four Wheel Drive pickup, automatic 350-V-8,. P.S., P.B., radio, rear step bumper, camper cap. Lic. DD7101. '6,175 \ 1980 FORD COURIER PICKUP XLT 4 cyl., 5 speed transmission, radio, electric heated rear window, Tape Stripes Mud and Snow Tires. Lic. DB8590. '5,575 1979 FORD F150 Four Wheel Drive pickup Lariat Package V-8 P.S., P.B., automatk, A.M., F.M. radio, air conditioning, sliding rear window, rear step bumper, road wheels, arctic snow plow with power angling. Lic. DC3615 '8,675 MATH � iilt,,i I I; ERS MOTORS 1 Ilii,•, I li Doctor Truths :-E SE at,.I 136 Main St., N Exeter 235-1525 !lodge Truths For Your Interest .. . GRAND BEND & AREA OFF -CAMPUS COURSES Courses are operated by Lamblon College in cooperation with Grand Bend 8. Area Parks 6 Recreation The following courses will be offered in Grand Bend this term Basic Floral Design - CE 597 The basic principles of design will cover the care and handling of fresh as well as dried and silk arrangements "Learn by dorngl'• Bring notebook and wire cutlers Supplies may be purchased from the instructor Class limited to 13 persons Starts Monday. Feb 1. 7-9 pm 6 sessions $20 Location Instructor's home on Hwy 81 Instructor Marion Johnson.238-2714 CrswM Stitcher), - CE 596 Make a beautiful picture. pillow. or article of your choice in easy decorative stitches Kits may be provided by students or purchasbd from the -instructor Free samplers will be provided on the first night Starts Monday Feb 1 7-10 pm 6 sessions. 930 Location Grand Bend Public School Instructor Joan Thorns 227.4302 Photography • CE 599 Course will deal with parts and operation of cameras • film speed. proper exposure. use of flash and fitters Closeup technique. SUIT -fife and Composition instruction will be followed with a critique of students' photos Learn how to photograph pets. weddings lamely. inn etc Starts Tuesday Feb 2, 7-10 pm.8 sessions, 940 Location Grand Bend Public School Instructor Terry Schwartlentruber. 235-0617 Rag stratlon Information (Please read carefully) REGISTER NOW All classes have limited enrolment so register early Fees must be paid ' at time of registration in form of cheque or money order only No cash please Persons 65 years and over can register for hall price in any course with tuition at 920 or more Cheque or money order must be made payable 10 Lamblon College You may register by mail or lake your registration form in person to the Clerk's Office. Grand Bend " P1iis compl.M a sepera$s registration toren, (or f ac si m i l e ) end 0111 a aap5r$ S cMgw O money order for cath class. 11111 registrations are mailed to Clerk's Office. Grand Bend, please put them in care of Jean Gibson. 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NAME:• ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: COURSE (one per fin)" REGULAR FEE SR CIT FEE If programs are cancelled due to insufficient registration you will be notified by telephone 24 hours before the first class WINTER 1982 Crochet Workshop - CE 600 The A B C s oI crocheting how to use basic stitches 10 make useful decorative articles Course includes instructions for toys, granny squares wallhang,ngs slippers. vests. baby clothes etc Please bring one 35 oz 1100 gram) skein, 4 ply acrylic yarn and metric size 4 crochet hook 10 first lesson Starts Wednesday Feb 3 7 30 10 00 pm 6 sessions 925 LocatPole23ion88205Grand Bend Public School Instructor Shirley JazzsrsIzs - CE 601 Swing and sway to simple exercise routines set to :azzy music A great way to have fun keep 14 and gel a real KICK Out of .1, Wear loose comfortable exercise clothes • Starts Monday March 29 7-8 prrm11 hour) 8 sessions $14 location (To be announced 1 instructor Beth Jean :'382456 ONE -DAY SPECIAL EVENT Applshsad Dolls - CES 092 This popular craft will be a one day Complete workshop where students will carve apple heads and hands, and will also make the body of the doll You will receive a set of patterns for clothes. and display suggestions w,It also be available Clothing kitS may be purchased from the instructor Bring 1 sharp unserrated paring knife. 3 Delicious apples (LARGE) red or golden (A 92 materials fee will be charged for class supplies ) One -Day Class Saturday. Jan 23 Location Council Room above the Clerk s Office Main St . Grand Bend Time 9 30 am to 400 pm (Please bring your own lunch ) Fee 912 instructor Wanda Regie, ?36 4807 (Class kmded to 20 persons I 1(1111 /Not ( 011eg P. O. ©OX 969. SARNIA ONTARIO. N7T 7K4 4519) 542 - 7751