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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-06-11, Page 284 BOWLERS HELP BROTHERS — Laurie Dykstra and Donno Webster of the Exeter ladies bowling league present a cheque to South Huron Big Brothers and Big Sisters Association officials Gord Nichol and Albert Von Dyken. T -A photo Too much produce; too many farmers By Shelley McPhee-Haist "Too much produce and too many farmers," those are the two most serious problems facing the agricultural industry in the United States today and the 1985 U.S. Farm Bill is attempting to address these concerns. Brian Doidge, lecturer at Ridge - town College, told Huron County Federation of Agriculture members in Clinton on June 5 that the U.S. Farm Bill will "effect your survival on the farm for the next 20 years at least." The effects, he said, will bring ad- ditional hardships to the farmer over the short term, but will provide long term gains. "The high cost producer anywhere in the world is done, while the low cost efficient producer will survive," he said. The 1985 U.S. Farm Bill will at- tempt to create a more balanced scale between the decreased export markets and over -production of agricultural goods in the United States. The new legislation marks a major change in U.S. government agricultural policy. In 1981 the Agricultural and Food Act saw the U.S. farmer as the world provider to the world's hungry, however, it didn't anticipate the effects of the over- valued U.S. dollar or the "green revolution." In 1981 the U.S. government en- couraged the farmer to produce more goods, despite changing trends that indicated otherwise. In the 1970s, grain consumption in the U.S. equalled or bettered produc- tion in the effort to feed the starving people around the world. By 1980 pro- duction levels rose beyond the con- sumpton needs and as Mr. Doidge ex- plained, "that's how we started to get into trouble". The United' States has held world record production levels for grain over the past six years, but at the same time the need for food supplies has dropped significantly. Countries like China and India no longer rely on the United States export market for their foodstuffs as they have become self-sufficient producers in the agricultural field. Other countries. like Brazil and Argentina are presenting stiff competion to the United States in the remaining export business. In other business Doidge said, "peo- ple are still starving, not because of the lack of food, but because they Physical ed is next push Huron County Board of Educa- tion members anticipate that physical education in schools will be the next main thrust the Ontario ministry of education and the local board is tak- ing a closer look at the curriculum needs. At their June meetingit board members approved a report on physical education, prepared by a committee headed by J. Mann, prin- cipal of Turnberry Central Public School. The report looked at goals, teaching methods and safety pro- cedures for Grades 1 to 8. It also outlined lesson topics and lesson plans for all grades. As well, Mann's report recom- mended the purchase of the Scar- borough Hoard of Education cur- riculum packages on physical educa- tion, and proposed the idea of a resource teacher concept to introduce the program and assist teachers in its implementation. The Huron Board of Education may buy the program outright, or prepare their own curriculum based on material developed by the Scar- borough Board of Education. Nature, it seems, is the popular name for milliards and milliards and milliards of particles playing ttieir in- finite game of billiards and billiards and billiards. Pte, IMr, Mrs. Ruby Hoggarth of Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, celebrated her 82nd birthday on June 9. 1 can't get it or can't afford to buy it." The situation has left the U.S. with too much stock in reserves, and the farmer in a poor economic position. "The 1970s was an excellent time to be in farming. By 1980 the ball game was over. Since 1980 U.S. exports have dropped significantly," Doidge said. Over -production, in part, has been due to the great technological ad- vances available in agriculture today. In 1960 an acre field of corn yielded 56 bushels, by 1985 the yield had risen to 118 bushels per acre. The U.S. is oversupplied with "a mountain of corn" in storage. This years corn harvest will provide two- thirds of the supply needed for 1988. Over -production is not only evident in the grain farm industry. In dairy farming, the United States has enough cheddar cheese in cold storage to feed every American man, woman and child 10 pounds each. The 1985 U.S. Farm Bill has been designed to reduce produce supplies. It emphasizes land conservation, im- proved international competition, market orientation, reducing govern- ment input and spending. The new legislation looks at reduc- ing farmland by retiring 45 million acmes of "highly erodible" land. Pro- ducers in the United States are being asked to bid on tilt rent regtiifed to retire their land to grass or trees for a minimum of 10 years. Some 10,300 are already enrollscl in the program, with land price bids ranging from $5 to$90 per acre. Farmers who plant on "fragile" land may face losing the program benefits for every year they use the land. The Farm Bill also looks at reduc- ing the dairy production in the United States. The U.S. government offered a buy-out dairy program and they received bids from 25 percent of the producers. The bids covered more than 1.6 million head of cattle, almost three times more than the govern- ment expected. Some 14,000 bids were accepted. To overcome beef producers objec- tions, the U.S. government wil buy 400 million pounds of beef over the next 18 months. In export and tade the United States plans to compete head-on with the strong European agricultural market. "They're (United States) using food as a weapon to support their agricultural policy reform," Doidge said. In the short run the new legislation will lower world commodity prices and price rallies for wheat and corn are unlikely. The increased dairy beef supplies will hurt beef prices. Long term effects of the bill, Mr. Doidge said, will be "a nasty trade war and we're right in the middle of it." However, Doidge anticipates a brighter agricultural future for the survivors of the trade war. He told. Federation of Agriculture members, "Ten years ago the U.S. emphasized their.agc#oull*rsalpowers and selling to the world at their price. Now it's gone downhill, but 10 years from now things will even out again." When asked if the nuclear -accident in Chernoboyl would raise the export markets, Doidge noted, "If a nuclear disaster can only bump up the prices for two days, then we have a lot of stock to move." Tuckersmith can't settle property issue Jack Sinclair, John Cooper and Bert Faber, trustees of the Kippen United Church, attended the Tuckersmith council session Tuesday to discuss a small piece of land ap- proximately five-eighths of an acre along the Kippen County road. They advised council that they had an unregistered deed dated 1905 and it had always been the understanding of Mrs. McBride and others that the pro- perty belonged to the church, and Mrs. McBride paid an annual rental fee for the use of the subject lands. Some three years ago Bernard McQuaid purchased Mrs. McBride's property and has claimed title, through a right of possession, to the subject lands. The three trustees were enquiring to what assistance council may give to help clear up the situation. Coun- cil informed the delegation that it was a private legal matter and that they should contact a lawyer in order to regain title for the property if desired. Robert Cooper of the liensall minor hockey athletic executive attended before council to request a grant i`b the organization for 1986. He told council the Hensall arena board has increased the rate for minor sports about 33 percent and it was causing a very substantial financial drain on the hockey organization. Council told Cooper that a meeting of all the arena boards was arranged some time ago and it was the general indication that minor sport organiza- tions should be subsidized through reduced rates at the various arena facilities. Tuckersmith Council reconfirmed its previous decision that it is the feel- ing that minor sports organizations should have reduced rates rather than have each and every minor organiza- tion attending before council re- questing financial assistance. Council took no action on the re- quest at the meeting until a meeting can she arranged by the municipal councils of Hensall, Hay, Stanley, Hibbert and Usborne. In other business council agreed it has no objections to a survey of the municipality by the insurance ad- visory organization. Council accepted the recommenda- tion of the day care supervisor at Vanastra that Susan Nolan be offered the position of part-time cook at the day care centre at a rate of $5 per hour. The resignation of Mary Ann Drost as a teacher at the special day care centre at Vanastra was accepted by council. Council will request the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority to undertake an erosion control study at Part of Lot 51, Concession 1, London Road survey and that the Conserva- tion authority should proceed in con- sultation with the municipality and property owners with the appropriate control measures necessary. Council stated it is prepared to accept special benefitting status for the cost of the study and control methods. Approved for payment were the following accounts: day care centre at Vanastra, 88,661.81; special day care centre at Vanastra, $6,361.14; roads, $12,787.36; Vanastra recreation centre, 811,990.28 and general ac- counts of $350,674.79 for a total of $390,475.38. Council approved seven bylaws: to establish Seaforth Fire Department; to appoint a fire chief for the Seaforth fire department, George Garrick; to authorize the execution of an agree- ment with certain other municipalities for the establishment and operation of a joint fire area; and to provide for the participation of the Seaforth area fire department in the county mutual fire aid. The other three bylaws: com- pulsory water connection in the Egmondville system; Seaforth and area landfill joint agreement requir- ing an extra ratepayer to be named to the steering committee from Seaforth and from Tuckersmith (Tuckersmith appointed Dick Roorda) ; and the final bylaw amend- , ment for the tile drainage loan pro- gram for 1966-87 will be for 75 percent of the total cost of the work eligible or 820,000 per farmer or the amount applied for, whichever is the lesser, with an interest rate on the debenture at 8 percent. Road Superintendent Doug Poulton was given authority to buy a new radio for the communication system to replace one giving trouble, and to place caution signs at the MacLean Bridge indicating curve and narrow bridge. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. with the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 18, instead of Tuesday. The first meeting in July will be held on Wednesday, July 2, because of the .July 1 holiday. d pllant to give boos n image to pudic i The Board of Education In Huron ty wants to boost its public rela- .image. At their June meeting rd mdlmbers formed a com- tlnisations committee to help pro- ote' the education system in the county. Formation of the committee is part of the board's mandate for the 1996.88 teIN. At their meeting in May, board members approved the idea "to develop a cooperative communica- tions program to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the Huron County school system." This month the committee was of- ficiallystruck and its objectives were determined. They are to include: to identify current communication in- itiatives and evaluate them; to make recommendations for a school board logo, slogan and promotional material; to make recommendations for the facilitation of school board communications; to make recom- mendations regarding appropriate personnel and budgetary com- mitments for the communications objectives. The new committee will be com- prised of 18 members, including two board members, Mary Anne Demp- sey and Tony McQuail. Other members will include representatives from the board of education offices, teachers, principals and vice - principals in both elementary and Z. 1 r Volunteers appreciated The team captains and canvassers for the Flowers of Hope Campaign were invited to a tour and afternoon tea at ARC Industries last Tuesday. Chairman of the 1986 campaign, Vic- tor Knipp, and president of the S.H.D.A.M.H., Jim Dalton, were on hand to welcome those who attended. They broke up into two groups to tour the facilities, the offices, kitchen area, classrooms, work shops and wood/construction areas, to see firsthand the wide variety of services available, and products furnished, by ARC. Afterwards everyone enjoyed a delicious tea, with baked • goodies from the ARC bakery. Oa the DINING LOUNGE & laelt OPEN DAILY STEARsiPRIME Ida ,err, •PATIO STOOL BAR* SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH sown WATERFRONT EATERY r DRIVE IN OR SAIL Ilii sNE$I ATNI OD11131S-22S 1 QUEEN'S SEAFORTH THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 15 See the BLUE JAYS vs TIGERS in Toronto limited number of tickets available. CALL 527-0820 Proceeds to Huron County Big Brothers and Sisters Strawberry and Ham Supper in THAMES ROAD CHURCH on Mon. June 16 5-$ p.m. Adults $6.00 Children 12 i under $2.50 • Pre School Free secondary schools, clerical workers, bus contractor amid driver represen- tatives, and two media representatives. Some concern was raised about parent representation on the new committee. McQuail pointed out that many committee members will in fact be parents - of school aged children. Regarding the specific appointment of a parent or parents, he questioned how this could be done and proposed the difficulties in naming one parent from the entire{ county to sit on the committee, or in the other eVreme having the committee become too large with several parents from dif- ferent factions being involved. The Country steak Nouse Mitchell Invites you to come and enjoy The Blue Chips Friday & Saturday Nights June 13 & 14 • INE AEE UP THERE WITH THE BEST OF THE • • Annual Beef Barbecue Kirkton Woodham Community Centre Sat., June 28 Serving 5 - 8 p.m. Adults Advance $7.50 At Door $8.00 Children 12 and under Advance $3.50 At door $3.75 Tickets available at Hopper Hockey Guess who else has joined the "50 and Over" Clu Happy Birthday, Don Wells •. ARK - ... 600111019 574.1811. • • STARTS • FRIDAY ®i • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - - S24.7811 • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••s••••••• FRI.-SAT. 7&9 SUN.-THURS. 7:30 swtAHN6 Meer. M.w,h awl. ENDS THURS. COBRA 7:30 TUESDAYS ADULTS a YOUTHS $Zee 21 HOUR MOVIE INFORMATIQN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• ., .ctPrmn.0 • • The system gave him a Raw DeaL a Raw Deals • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • 1-1 RAW DEA 2nd FEATURE Michael Keaton BOX OFFICES OPENS 8:30 NIGHTLY 1st SNOW AT DUSK TUESDAY NIGHT $2.50 • • • • • • • • • • • • Kinsmen• • ClubClubd Nnull Presents � FIDDLERS CONTFST HENSALL COMMUNITY CENTR JUNE 20, 21, 1986 DANCE - 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Work Boot Stomp Music by "Joe Overholt & The Standbys" STARLITE Brod bird (2382,64 Opens at 5 p.m. ea ,, ti• Children Under 12 In Cars Free Open 8:30 p.m. NM show starts et dusk FRIDAY. SATURDAY a SUNDAY — JUNE 13, 14 1 13 -'Nerpire Romance' le one of ttte tint ,d y'�� a..s`nl fenanvaerc.jU» romantic t'om•r.b'• J.aN. (i neer --,t.,. I*n7 fn dr10 "!Wb' field... gi me what is unddo.bte a the aes�� '.ye:��rwrm.n IIAi,7i,te=81ain krffiesrwern Gaal WN thiol, rea're Awad the rletn M. 110~011, ealntwworm emote along Murphy Romance ai t Jenks loom rimeidilemiC SWEET. Sunday, June 22 12:00 p.m. Workboot Olympics and Bessy Bingo • Hog Calling • Log Sawing • Bale Toss • Bull Shooting • Boardwalk • Boat Race • ftucket Brigade THIS AOVERTIUMENT SPONSORED BY THE FOIIOWINO LOCAL BUSINESSES: C.E. Reid It Sons. Rowcliff• Trucking. Ferguson Upholstery, Kory Korner R•stouront. Drysdale MoloT Applionc•s, Star Time Video, Bob Erbs Goroge. Birch Tree, Flower Basket, Hotel Hensoll, 'Huron Auto Body. Kyles Sh•II, Mocleons Automotive ltd., Veal, Moot Market, Arts refinishing. Fud's Freeze King. Hensoll Siding, Hensoll Coin foundry. Baileys Heating, B.S.I. Refrigeration. A.B. Printing, Solwoys Food Market, Big O. R 8 1 Stobles. Agripr•ss Canada, Oscars Video, Signs & Shirts, Hoir Hous•, Church Houle Antiques, Hurondoto Dairy. Exeter Inn, Elder Enterprises, Fn's Barber Shop, Dutlman Bakery, Wedge the Mover. Shaws Dairy Store, William's Hoir Styling, O'Connor Funeral Homo. Goiser Kneole Insuronce Inc.. Bonk of Commerce, Cooks Division of G•rbro,H•nsoll livestock, Vollonds Meets, Hyde Bros.. Spinning Wheel, Knight Electric, Ferguson Apiaries. Ron•s H•olth Centre, Bonk of Montreol. Murrey Baker Carpentry, Allan Fos, Foods. Stew's Roc • Veo Service Centre Inc.. Bayview 11 Hensoll Conodion legion. For additional Information confect Ken Clerk, 108 Queen If., Nonoil, NOM 1X0 Tel. (319)262-2032 PROCEEDS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK 1