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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-03-11, Page 22PCICI 4A limes Advocate, March 11, 1987 1 .gil,ao�ii!iIIiIP rsfn AiII 210 GETTING NECESSARY SHOTS :- Les Cudmore brings a crate of kittens to Wednesday's rabies clinic at -the Exeter Animal Hospital_ Giving and -recording -the -shots are Dr," Gary=Balsdon and Marie Hux- T-A photo. table.. • 1 Wolfe Island? Where in the World is Wolfe Island? One of- the mosi -outspoken voices - for agricutttire in all of Canada hails from this spot right at -the headwaters -of-the-rnighty-St Lawrence River. Wolle Island is one of the Thousand Islands. one of the biggest of the Thou- sand Islands and one of the prettiest. It is the home of Brigid Pyke..presi- dent of the Ontario federation of Agriculture and vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. She upset the former president of the OFA in elections last fall when she toppled Harry Pelissero who had been president for four years. Brigid Pyke is a modern woman.. She is articulate. intelligent. well- groomed and feisty. She will not back - down front a fight.. When the OFA presented a brief to the Ontario Cabinet last year, it was called the best in a. decade. -Insiders suggested at the. time. that Brigid Pyke was a key figure in getting the brief prepared. TBRANPOINT— FARMS OINT FARMS CENTRED AROUND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION • Our breeding stock provides our buyers with proven genetics. from the top 3% animals tested across Canada. • Our program enables ustooffersivality--_and health.at a price that is hard to beat • We have an ongoing supply of A.I. sired •Hump/ Duroc, York , Landrace boars & F1 York: Landroce gilts • Our closed herd is ranked "Good" by the OMAF standards. of Herd Health Classification. Come and take a look at our stock anytime! Delivery available KURT KELLER R.R. 1, Mitchell, Ont. • 519-348-8043 bne loot in the rrow' byo-�;B, letters are apprevated She is one of a group of women who are in the forefront of bringing the plight of farmers to the attention of urbanites. I have -attended farm meetings at -the township, county and provrncuil level off •and on for 20 years. I have always been appalled at the absence of women in . these farm organiza- tions. The old nursery rhyme about how the farmer takes a wife seemed • too true. Ile took his wife and left her out in the boondocks while he became - active in breed associations. marketing . boards. commodity groups, co-ops and'farm federations. Except for woinen's institutes and 4 H clubs, farm women seemed con- tent to accept their role. With a few exceptions such as Agnes MacPhail. Nellie McClung, Cora Hind and Clara , Gardner. farm women remained in the background. I remember the old story about the township reeve driving out the lane while his hard-working wife tried in - vain to teach a calf to drink from a NOW EXEMPT Until January, 1987, farmers could apply for a refund of Ontario sales tax on grain storage bins and dryers. The refund has been replaced by an ex- emption. This will save farmers the bother of processing a refund claim. Contractors who erect structures for farmers may also purchase the materials exempt from tax. Brian. Hall Farm Management Specialist for Huron County WHY SATELLITE T.V.? -Greed Idea -Good Quaky Proprarrrring -Increased selection ASK ABOUT -,cool" Mobile Telephone -oae«,new -EDonorrical Firrndr-g STAHLKE SATELLITE SYSTEMS 27Coder St. John Stehtke 274-4902 Announcement Cook's Division of Gerbro Inc. DAVID ANDERSON Cook's Division of Gerbro Inc. is pleased to announce the ap- pointment of DAVID ANDERSON to the position of Agri -Sales Representative at our Walton Branch. Dckfrid has a solid background in fertilizer, seed, chemicals, feed and other farm supplies, with a diploma in Agricultural Pro- duction and Management. This appointment reflect. Codk's continued commitment to ser- ving -the needs of our customers and supplying up-to-date, useful crop input information. Drop by our Walton office and meet bur new team member. DIVISION OF OERBRO INC. Walton, Ontario • (519) 527-1540 (519) 887-9261 Deal with Cook's - "where you con trade with confidence" bv Bob Troner Watt Rd Elm.) OnI H38 IC 7 J pail. In frustration. she shouted at tier husband: —rake this animal to coun- ty council with you. They'll teach him how to drink." But the shy. retiring wife is no longer representative of farm women. The picture these days is a caricature. Farm women have join- ed their husbands: in many ways, they have strode past the old man: -We have the Concerned Farm Women, people who did not sit around and wait for rural areas to decay. Beth. Slumskie and Doris Sweiger, Loleen Garland and Isabelle Walker, Donna Ahrens and Marjorie Monk were some of the farm women who made things happen. Brenda Ward and Brigid Pyke have become extremely active in the federation of agriculture. Both -are en the executive and if you didn't know where Wolfe Island was in the past, you know now that it is where the farm of Brigid Pyke and her family is located. right across the river from Kingston. On a clear day, she can see Cape Vincent in New - York State across the river. One of the best known farm women in Canada is Gisele Ireland, author of books about farming and one of only a handful of successful humor writers in all of Canada. Her books, Bumps in Your Coveralls and Hog Wild, are hilarious incidents that try to take the sting out of farming. a sting that will see 3,500 Ontario farmers go broke in the next five years if some steps are • not taken to relieve them. After being an observer of - agriculture for many years, I am hap- py to see farm women making their mark. They have seen adversity and they know how to meet it. Agriculture will be better off for their participation. Go get 'em Brigid. Debt review board quizzed Clalnis process works Interest was high, and questions numerous following the panel discus- sion on the role and operation of the Farm Debt Review Board, during the annual meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture held recently at the Hotel Plaza de la Chaudiere in Hull. Speaking on behalf of the Farm Debt Review Board in Ontario, Board Chairman George McLaughlin said "This mediation process works. Our Board members who are all farmers, sit down with the applicant, sym- pathize with the applicant and have faced similar farm problems". Ile continued "In Ontario the panels must visit the farm before any ar- rangement between the farmer and creditors can be negotiated.' - In answer to questions from C.F.A. delegates, Mr. McLaughlin said that where "a stay of proceedings has run out of time because of, the initial backlog of cases, it has been possible, in almost all cases, to continue discus- sions -between the farmer and the creditors involved as long.as progress towards a settlement is being made. We have a gentlemen's agreement . that the creditor wilfnot lake further action." Withspecific reference to ex- tending the stay beyond 120 days the Chairman said that in eight cases a further stay had been . granted because of the extenuating--eir- , "cumstances and the short time that the panel had actually worked on the particular case. McLaughlin stressed in his opening remarks to this national farm lobby group that the Farm Debt Review Act had the flexibility to allow for vary- ing conditions between provinces, it had the rules for negotiation and it established a pattern for the panels to - follow. Ile said "there is basically a lot of misunderstanding about our role and what we can do, and can'ttlo for farmers". - --- In •answer to further enquiries following the meeting that related to the legislated mandate of the Boards, McLaughlin said that creditors wishing to foreclose on any farm assets must now give 15 days written notice to farmers and advise them of their rights under the legislation. He pointed out that "the legislation allows for a stay of proceedings for an initial 30 -day period; which may be extended at 30 -day intervals for a period up to 120 days." During this time period he said "the Board assigns a fieldman to the case, sets -up the three member panel and acts as an impartial third party to aid in the negotiated settlement_ between the farmer and the creditor. We cannot force a settlement," he stressed, "on either party." Turning to the more positive aspects of the operation of the Farm Debt Review Board in Ontario, George McLaughlin said "Although initially our progress was slow because we lacked the manpower and resources, we can now look with some considerable satisfaction on cases where settlements have -been GRADUATES — Murray A. Sutherland, elder -son of Mary and Bill Sutherland, RR 3 Ailsa Craig received his diploma as an Electronics Engineering Techni- cion. At a surprise graduation supper at the Ailsa Craig United Church on March 1, many of Mur - ray's relatives and friends got together to honor him on his re- cent February 28 graduation from DeVry Institute of Technology in Western Ontario. Among the well wishers for his achievement included his sisters, Christine, Carrie, and Marsha, grand- parents Catherine and Gordon Sutherland, Ailsa Craig and Margaret Riddell, RR 2 lucan. Murray was a graduate of McGillivray Central and 1985 from North Middlesex District High School' in Parkhill. He hos accepted employment with Ten Ex Communications.. Organizational meetings set Vied os, word.puz:es de`monstra- tions, board games, relays, group discussions... that's what the 1987 4-H program is made of! 4-11 members are a very active and spirited group of young adults, ages 12-21. They have high expectations, are energetic, and enjoy learning by doing. To keep pace with these up-to-date members, several 4-11 projects have been given a facelift. These changes include lots of activities like videos and relays to make meetings in- teresting and fun. Why don't you become a 4-1-1 member and learn first- hand about our new look? Young people and parents are welcome.to attend 4-11 club organiza- tional meetings. Meet new friends and learn more about the opportunities in 4-11. --Tuesday,—March-24 =-7=30 p.in =- South Huron District High School. ' Exeter 4-11 Calf Club ' South Huron 4-11 orse Club • South Huron 4-11 Crops Club You don't really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around - and why his parents will always wave back. W,n.n, n T..,,.,.,0 negotiated with favourable interest farm enterprises and extended cepa rates, reduced debt, restructured , ment terms." • WHAT'S HAPPENING BEHIND ME? - Angel, being held by owner Shelley - Bender, -isn't quite sure what.Dr. Steven .Wilson is doing. She was getting a painless rabies shot during a rabies clinic held on Wedneday and Satur- _day at the South Huron Veterinary, Clinic in Zurich._ -New General Manager Exeter District Co-op MURRAY INSLEY Mr. Wayne Rowe, President of Exeter Co-op, announces the ap- pointment of Mr. Murray Insley as GENERAL MANAGER of Ex- eter District Co-operative, effective March 2, 1-987: Murray was raised in the Exeter area and has worked in Agri- Businesss for the past 11 years. Murray will be taking up residence in the Exeter area in the near future. PIONEER DAYS •87 MARCH 16-20 Come for the 50cash ° savings, leave with a Pioneer jacket! Receive 50/o Early Pay Cash Savings on Pioneer. brand seed corn, soybean, alfalfa and sorghum-sudangrass seed as well as on Sila-bac. brand silage inoculants' when you pay for your order on or before March 20th. But that's not all! If your paid order consists of 10 units or more, you'll take home a handsome tan spring jacket. See you then! 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