Times-Advocate, 1979-11-07, Page 8 (2)Page 8 Times -Advocate, November 7, 1979
Farmers in shock
Interest rates to hurt production
Frank Wall, a member of
the Ontario Federation of
Agriculture IOFA1
executive, told members of
the Huron County
Federation of Agriculture
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that he thinks the current
high interest rates will
"seriously jeopardize our
way of production, what we
produce and how efficiently
we produce it."
Mr. Wall told the meeting
the interest rates are going
to create problems for
farmers due to the "high cost
of short term money."
He told federation
members there wasn't any
resolution on interest rates
submitted for discussion at
the upcoming OFA con-
vention in Toronto at the end
of the month, which sur-
prised hien.
Merle Gunby, president of
the Huron County federation,
said, "I think we're still in a
state of shock, Frank."
Mr Wall said the reason
given for higher interest
rates was as a curb for in-
flation. but he said if farmers
can't get short term money,
and food supplies become
scarce. then prices will in-
crease anyway.
He said for example he
didn't know how long corn
growers will be able to stay
in business if the costs of
energy and the costs of short
term money keep rising.
Mr. Wall was speaking to
federation members on the
proper way to draft
resolutions submitted to the
OFA for consideration. He
told members that people
who set up resolutions must
make sure they do their
homework well. before
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presenting the resolution to
the OFA board of directors.
He also critized
"Propaganda sheets" which
are telling the public that if
the government would get
rid of marketing boards,
"then everything will be
alright."
Mr. Wall said nothing is
needed more than getting the
farmer's story across to the
public.
Tait equalization
In other business. the
federation received replies
from six of the county's 16
township councils about the
1980 revised tax equalization
factors.
The federation wrote to the
councils to see if the farm
organization and the
councils could co-ordinate
action on a campaign on the
factors which are expected
to increase taxes in rural
areas.
The councils from Howick,
Goderich, Usborne,
McKillop and Stephen in-
dicated they would be in-
terested in a joint meeting
with federation members on
the issue.
Hay township council
responded that they weren't
opposed to the new
equalizatiot--factors. Hay is
Figure skating
in Stephen
Figure skating lessons are
starting this Saturday
November 10 at the Stephen
township arena in Huron
Park. The lessons will run
from 9-11 a.m. every
Saturday. through until mid-
March.
Anyone wishing to register
their youngster can still do
so Saturday at the arena.
Fees are $25. per child; $40
for two members in a family
and $50. for three youngsters
in a family.
For information call the
Stephen Resource Centre at
228-6302. The club is being
sponsored by the Opti -Mrs.
of Stephen and will be
sanctioned by the CFSA.
The Opti -Mrs. are holding
a craft and bake sale on
Saturday, November 10 from
10 a.m. - 2 p.m at the
Stephen Respurce Centre,
behind the Huron Park Post
Office. Proceeds of the sale
will go toward community
projects.
There's another busy week
of hockey this week at the
Stephen arena in Huron
Park. Thursday, November
8, the Huron Park
Marauders are hosting
Thedford at 8:30 p.m.,
Friday night Thedford meets
Grand Bend and Monday
evening Grand Bend plays
the Marauders at 8:30 p.m.
Don't forget, figure
skating starts this Saturday
morning at the Stephen
arena:
the only Huron County
township which won't face
any real change in
equalization factors,
The federation members
voted to send a letter to the
16 township councils in-
dicating the need for a joint
meeting to discsus the issue
at some future date.
The federation also
received a response from
Minister of Agriculture
Lorne Henderson to a letter
sent to the minister
criticizing his stand on farm
severances for retiring
farmers.
The minister told the
federation the severance
issue is "an issue f feel
strongly about." He said, "A
farmer should be allowed a
lot on which to retire or a lot
to help get his children
started on the farm. I am not
against a farmer building
the extra house on his farm
if he wants to but I think he
should have the option of an
extra lot."
Jim McIntosh said he
didn't feel the minister had
backed up his arguments for
severance in the letter.
Merle Gunby said, "These
so-called farm severances
are usually only used for that
purpose for less than five
years."
Frank Wall told the
meeting statistics indicate
three or four years is all the
time those severances
remain in the farmer's
hands.
Gerry Fortune asked,
"Does Mr. Henderson own a
farm and is he thinking of
retiring soon?"
Max Demeray suggested
when the retired farmer is
done with the severed parcel
of land, it should revert back
to the original farm. Mr.
Wall said, ''then we don't
need a severance."
Bob Robinson requested
that the federation reply to
Mr. Henderson's letter
asking the minister to state
what protection there is for
the farmer who owns the
farm that the lot is severed
from when someone else
buys the lot.
The federation is con-
cerned that when severed
property is purchased by
non -farmers, the owners will
complain about farm ac-
tivities and odours.
Members also discussed a
letter from the Oxford
County Federation on the
disaster relief program in
the Woodstock area.
To date, the Huron County
Federation has raised ap-
proximately $16,000 to
contribute to the disaster
relief fund, in addition to
sending feed and manpower
to assist farmers whose
farms were damaged in the
August tornado.
The Oxford Federation
expressed concern that the
costs of trucking feed to the
damaged farms won't be
covered by the disaster relief
fund.
DRAW WINNER — Cathy Skinner was the winner of a recent
draw sponsored by the Centralia Marauders hockey team.
Making the presentation is coach Brian lightfoot.T-A photo
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Do's and don'ts of heating with wood.
How to heat your home safely with wood fuels.
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flame —wood fires. lVood used
properly can provide a cheap.
clean renew'ahle heat source.
I 'sed improperly, however. wood
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they both have one
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each need proper
installation. Here arc
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don.ts on heating
with wood:
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or the U'nderwriter's Laboratories
of Canada (ULC).
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certify that your flue pipe
and chimney are in good
condition to handle the higher
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insurance agent hefore
installing the system. Be sure
you're covered in case of fire.
❑ DO — CHECK' with your
municipality hefore any work
begins. You'll probably need
a building permit.
❑ DO — ENSURE adequate
clearances are provided as
listed in the Ontario Building
Code and other guides
available at your local library.
❑ DON'T — USE flammahle
liquids when lighting the fire
...like gasoline, kerosene or
charcoal lighter fluids. Wood
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❑ DON'T — KEEP any
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your wood burner.
❑ DON'T —FORGET to clean
your stovepipes and flues
regularly to avoid dangerous
flammahle build-up.
❑ DON'T — TAKE CHANCES
WITH FIRE. Teach your
children about fire safety too.
If you have any further
questions about heating with
wood fuels. contact your local
Fire Department. or write
for the free guide titled:
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Honour Centralia couple
By MRS. FRED BOWDEN
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Breen were guests of honour
at a surprise party in the
Centralia community centre
on Tuesday evening of last
week. There were cards for
those who wished to play
while others took the op-
portunity of visiting with
friends and neighbours.
The humorous reading by
Mrs. Ralph Lightfoot added
to the enjoyment of the
evening. An address was
read by Mrs. Lightfoot and
Mrs. Minnie Harrison
presented the couple with a
gift of money.
Mr. and Mrs. Breen, who
were residents of the village
for a number of years,
recently sold their home to
Mr. and Mrs. Brent Caslick
and moved to Hensall.
Hallowe'en party
The Hallowe'en party in
the community centre on
1Vednesday night was well
attended and provided an
evening of fun for adults as
well as children. The party,
an annual event. is spon-
sored by the•village trustees.
The Hallowe'en costume
winners were: best dressed
pre-schooler - Tina Gibson;
witches - Diane McIntyre;
TV characters - Shelley
Tomes, Jodi Mills; Cowboys
and Indians - Julie Hayter;
couples - Jeff Greb and
Sandra Schott; spacemen -
Brad Shoebottom; clowns -
Brent , Mills, Craig
Shoebottom • all classes -
Personals
Congratulations to Patti
Taska, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis Tasko who was
the winner of a scholarship
for high academic standing
for a fourth year honour
student at the University of
Western Ontario.
Mr. and Mrs. Tasko at-
tended the reception held at
the University on Saturday.
Congratulations are also in
order for their other
daughter, Mary Lou, who
won the scholarship for high
academic standing at
McMaster University,
Hamilton, where she is a
second year student.
Senior citizens enjoyed an
afternoon of cards' and
crokinole in the community
centre on Monday followed
by lunch. The meetings.
sponsored by United Church
Women, provide a time of
good fellowship.
Sunday evening dinner
guests with Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Hirtzel were Mr.
nd Mrs. Doli Hirtzel of
Parkhill and Messrs. Harry
and Maurice Hirtzel of
Crediton.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowden
attended the anniversary
service at Richards
Memorial United Church,
London, on Sunday and were
guests at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Barry Reid
and girls.
Euchre party
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Hirtzel and Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Lightfoot were in
charge of the first euchre
party of the season in the
community centre Monday
night with seven tables in
play.
Prizes were as follows;
ladies high score, Mrs. Tom
Kooy; ladies lone hands,
Mrs. Gordon Atkinson; low,
Mrs. Roy Swartz; men's
high, Bill Lamport; lone
hands, Chas. Rollings; low,
Tom Kooy. _
The committee in charge
of the next party will be Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Kooy and Mr.
and Mrs. Percy Noels.
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