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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-03-27, Page 22Page 10A Times -Advocate, March 27, 1985 A CROP SPECIALIST - Milt Dietz of Seaforth depicted a modern day crop specialist at a roast Friday for Pat Lynch who is leaving Huron and Perth after serving 12 years as a crop specialist. T -A photo Lowest hydro jum in 20 years is set Ontario ltydro's board of directors has directed the utility to finalize a proposal for an average 3.6 per cent increase in 1986 rates. Chairman Tom Campbell announced recently: "The 3.6 per cent increase would be the lowest in 20 years for municipal utilities and the lowest since 1972 for direct industrial customers." Camp- bell said. Campbell said the proposal wi11 help Hydro hold rate increases at or below the inflation level over the decade of the 1980s. "It also reaffirms our commitment to providing a low-cost. reliable supp- ly of electricity to Ontario consumers." Campbell said several factors have enabled Hydro to keep its rale in crease proposal to 3.6 per cent. "improved nuclear efficiency. in- creased demand for electricity. and tight financial controls on operating and administration costs have im- proved our financial picture. Another reason is that Hydro's debt in real terms taking inflation into account has already peaked and is forecast lo decline during the rest of the 1980's." P Over the next fey weeks, Hydro staff will develop detailed rate pro- posals for direct industrial customers and municipal utilities. The board of directors also in- structed Ilydro staff to defer any pro- posed changes in the rate structure for the next few years. This decision follows requests from the Ontario Municipal Electric Association and the Association of Major Power Con- sumers of Ontario. Ilydro's rate proposals are being prepared earlier this year than in the past. "Hydro's municipal and industrial customers had indicated they would like earlier notice of llydro's. inten- tions on rate increases for 1986, to assist therm in financial planning for the corning year•" Campbell said. The complete rate proposal will be referred to the Ontario Energy Board, which will conduct a public hearing. expected to_ begin in .lune. The OEB will report its findings by August 31. Hydro's Board of 1)ireclors will then review the OEB's recommendation and announce the new rates to take ef- fect January 1. 1986. FAHM-G Now there is a completely new plan to meet all the insurance needs of today's farm owner. With the Farm -Guard policy from The Co-operators Call today for information about the with Farm Guard protection you insure your home, contents, outbuildings, machinery, livestock, produce and supplies. Liability coverage is also included. many coverages available 0 the G co open tors INSURANCE SERVICES Verna Gingerich 374 Main St., Exeter Clinton Community Credit Union Office Residence 235.1109 Business • Life • Home • Auto • Farm • Commercial WALTER TADGELL & SONS LTD. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FARM EQUIPMENT T RA t HROV ONTARIO SALES e SERVICE PHONE 213.1103 HIV 111 A fresh team for today's farmer March 1 1 , 1985 Dear Customer: I'm sure you'll agree that the most important news for forming in recent years is that J I Case. and Inter- national Harvester have joined forces. As the an- nouncements say, it's "the fresh team for todays former." We're proud to tell you that we are now part of that team, because our dealership, WALTER TADGELL & SONS LTD., hos been selected to represent this new power in agriculture in the Slrathroy area. We're here to take care of you,ready and eager to provide parts and service, and honor all warranties, for both Case and IH equipment. And there's also the assurance that the equipment we sell will retain ifs value in years to come. Count on it. You are cordially invited to come in and learn more about the merger. Let us show you how Case and IH stand behind every piece of Case -IH equipment you own. At Tadgells we are part of a fresh and vital team for today's farmer. Come to our Annual Open House and Pancake Day', Fd., March 29/85 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Yours Truly, / Ronald Tadgell i It is generally agreed that one job in every six is associated with the agri-food business. Some statistics suggest the job creation factor for agriculture is closer to 40 of every 100 jobs. It is difficult to understand, if these statistics are even close to the truth, why the federal government would make it difficult for farmers to hire people on a short-term basis. The unemployment .insurance act was changed a few years ago in respect to casual labor. Payments are now man- datory on any job after 15 hours of work in any one week or when gross weekly earnings are $77 or more. -Before the act was changed, farmers could hire casual labor for 25 days and pay up to $250 and not have to deduct unemployment insurance payments. This meant that farmers could hire people at the peak labor periods, such as harvest, with a minimum amount of paper work. The new regulations inhibit farmers from hiring casual labor during peak periods such as planting and harvesting. The deductions, believe it or not, have also discouraged many people • from applying for casual labor jobs in agriculture. I know a dozen or so students who, for instance, looked for- ward to tobacco harvesting. They could make enough money in a short time to help finance their schooling. But having to register under the UIC regulations actually discouraged them from helping with the harvest. Don't ask me why but I believe it has something to do with giving them less money for a grant or a loan under the provincial student assistance pro- gram. They sitiply took the attitude that it wasn't worth their while to work. It is, perhaps, a short-sighted at- titude but it is an attitude that must be recognized. Agricultural organizations have been lobbying for changes in the UiC Jr. Farmers plan listings Have you, as an agricultural related person, cringed with embar- rassment acid/or anger when you hear someone speak wrongly about your industry? This person is likely just another misinformed soul, sent down the wrong garden path by so- meone else who just did not know what they were talking about. We all laugh when the small child asks the question - "Where does chocolate milk come from"?, but is it really that funny? In these days of increasing public issues concerning agriculture such as animal rights and pollution of the air and waterways, there needs to be more information made available to educate an ignorant society. You can do your part in this pro- cess. The Huron County Junior Farmers, in conjuction with the On- tario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, are preparing a publication listing farm and agricultural tours and speakers available within Huron County and area. These listings will be made available to schools, tourist offices and other public forums. We, therefore, are asking you to help us by offering your knowledge of the industry to others. Also, if anyone else comes to mind that can be of assistance to this cause, we would be more than happy to hear from them. We have set April of this year as a deadline for gathering material, with the booklet due to be printed by the end of May. Again, i would like to thank you for your attention in this project. it will be greatly appreciated. To obtain further information, con- tact Liz Stewart at 527-0897. Mike Scott at 524-9828. or ('Ziff Hicks al 228-6312. Cliff hicks, Agricultural Contact. South Iluron Junior Farmers. f�otMtIse mow° *yaw- LeRela M• affoecwed by cob r.MH., 0400 ROI (tma♦ 4•)1 N38 4c 0, act which would allow farmers a lit- tle more freedom during peak periods of labor. The federation of agriculture has suggested that "casual" employees earning less than a predetermined amount be given the option of whether or not they want UIC deductions withheld. it is not an easy problem to solve and the federal government is wrestl- ing with it. '1'o repeat, it is obvious that a healthy primary agricultural sector can have enormously beneficial spin- off effects throughout the agri-food chain. Anything -that will help farmers will be beneficial all along the line from a grocery store clerk, to a truck driver, to a worker in a steel plant, a farm implement plant, a pro- cessing plant, a packaging plant, to the student looking for summer work. And speaking of the federal govern- ment, Harry Pelissero, president of Curators at workshops One hundred district and area curators of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario t FWIOI attend- ed two days of workshops at the Bond Place Hotel, Toronto. The women are curators of the organization's "Tweedsmuir History Books". These books are comprehensive, factual col- lections of historical data of 'com- munities across Ontario. During Lord Tweedsmuir's term as Governor General of Canada, Lady Tweedsmuir took great interest in the Women's institutes. She stressed the need for preserving the history of our Canadian people, places, customs and activitites. Federated Women's In- stitutes of Ontario i FWIO) decided to act upon her suggestion and a "Tweedsmuir History Book" became the project of each Women's Institute Branch within Ontario. Today 1125 branches, 112 districts and 14 areas each have a Tweedsmuir Ilistory book and many branches have two or three volumes. Main topics covered in these books are -- Branch Women's Institute and its contribution to the welfare and development of the community; general community history; in- dividual families and homes; schools and education; churches and their organizations; industries past and present; libraries; municipal govern- ment; recreation; war records. FWiO Provincial Curator, Mrs. lan lleales from Campbellford coor- dinated the four workshops. Her ses- sion included information and discus- sion related to assembling material. what to include and how to enter this in the book. She stressed that as many community people as possible be in- volved when compiling information. In another workshop. the delegates were addressed by Mrs. Hugh Reid, who explained methods and materials to be considered when compiling family trees and house logs. Mrs. Reid listed addresses of many resource centres where information may be obtained or checked. The next workshop, convened by Leo Warmski• outlined the wide scope of resource materials that are available from the Ontario Archives. Toronto. He also commented upon the pros and eons of microfilming restorage. preserving and retrievability. Following this. Mr. Poulin from Conservation Services, Heritage Branch. Ministry of Citizenship and Culture, described home care for the Tweedsmuir Histories. Ile enlarged win the proper methods and precari= lions to be taken when these books are displayed, stored, carried, viewed or Med for research. Delegates also received the latest information regar- ding approved conservation methods and materials which they should trse when compiling historical data. Did you know that white cotton gloves should be worn when handling paper or invaluable hooks or documents' MALTING BARLEY CONTRACTS FOR 1985 CROP Direct Harvest Delivery Off Combine to Elevator For More Details on Acreage and Variety call 4kr Maple Leaf GRAiN GREENWAY 294-0014 238-8423 Mills Limited DIVISION STRATHROY 1-800-265-7023 the 25,000 -member Ontario Federa- tion of Agriculture, said recently that the Mulrooney government has acted on about half of the 11 election pro- mises made last year and other pro- mises are under active discussion. 11 is an indication that Ottawa and agminister John Wise are trying hard to keep their word. This should in- dicate to the farmers across Canada that they are not going to be ignored by the Tories. When they are out in the fields plan- ting seeds to feed the nation, they may be comforted to a small degree know- ing that they have not been forgotten on Parliament Bill. Not yet, anyway. It's not too Tate... 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