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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-02-16, Page 16PAGE 16--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1978 HFAexecutive su os OFA Assessment of farm land in Ontario, based strictly on market values, could have far reaching and dangerous implications for the farming industry in this province. Nearly all land in Southern Ontario is affected by real estate values not related to the productive agricultural value. The Huron County Federation of Agriculture feels that taxation based on market value, under these circumstances, would not reflect a farmer's 'ability to pay', which is supposedly the basic principle of taxation. ,The H.F.A.'s executive supports the Ontario Federation of Agriculture's position on property tax reform, which is outlined below: O.F.A. has a long standing policy that property taxes should only be used to ply for services to. property. Education and other people - oriented services should be supported by some other form of taxation. The government recognized this principle when it agreed to the SO per cent rebate of their property tax, which farmers can apply for. But ap- parently, this,, rebate system will not be incorporated in the proposed tax reform. O.F.A. believes that assessment of farm land must be based on productive value, not on market value. The government refuses to accept this principle in the porposed property tax reform. Since the provincial government is not prepared, at this time, to recognize the above two basic points, and since market value Huron Holstein breeder honored George L. Hayden of Gorrie has been awarded a master breeder shield by the Holstein -Friesian Association of Canada. This is the highest honour achieved by a Canadian Holstein breeder and indicates his ability to breed purebred Holsteins that are above average in both type and production. The award was presented at the annual meeting held in Toronto, February 8. The Haydens also received a master breeder shield in 1964 in the name of Thomas Hayden and Son (George). George and his. wife took over the whole herd after Thomas' death in 1961. At that time, Waldorf Linda, a fresh two- year-old was added to the herd. Mr. Hayden states that this excellent - three star brood cow has produced a very consistent breeding line. Two other foundation females in the herd were Moorefield Perfection Ella (very good) and Banella E 'Lochinvar Morning Glory (good plus - four star brood cow). Approximately one half of the herd is sired by Banella Linda Valour (very good) and Banella Linda Valiant (very good). Both have sired off- spring that have helped with the Banella rolling herd average of 159-174 percent. Most of the mature females in the herd approach or exceed 9,060 kg. milk in one lactation. Not only has George Hayden bred outstanding milk producers, but also show cattle. He has had a number of grand and reserve champions at their county and tri -county shows. Mr. Hayden credits much of the a,chievement and honour of his master breeder award to his wife Irene, sons, Glen, Carl, Fraser and Earl who have all helped develop and promote the Hayden herd. All the boys are in 4-H clubs. Mr. Hayden required 228 points to win the Master Breeder Shield. He earned 40 points. He has bred three excellent, 10 very good bulls, four excellent, 20 very good and nine star brood cows. Snowmobiles cause problems for Ontario farmers Snowmobiles may have become popular recreational vehicles, but for Ontario farmers they have become a nuisance, says R.W. Irwin of the School of Engineering, Ontario Agricultural Gollege, Guelph. Because their tracks. reduce the yield and quality of crops, snowmobiles should not be operated on crop land. Professor Irwin sways that vast open fields of snow invite invasion of private property, frequently without the per- mission of the farmer. But few people know that snowmobiles affect the life of the crop. For example. if alfalfa is smothered in the first winter after planting, the yield is decreased on that field as long a as the stand remains (three years.) In some cases, snowmobiles crossing fields fracture and break frozen leaves of hay, pasture plants, and fall wheat, opening the possibility of disease in- vasion. Snowmobile tracks also compact the snow, in- creasing the density of the packed snow and destroying its insulating value. A depth of snow prevents the deep penetration of frost, says Professor Irwin. ' The increased density and in- crease in relative water content encourages frost penetration. "The additional water content causes ice toy form which in turn may smother alfalfa or fall wheat. It may also cause plant roots to separate through frost heaving." Compacted snow also creates paths for water which may add to existing soil erosion problems. Farm credit course set With the high net worth of the average farmer, many may not have any problems getting a little operating credit, says Professor Gary Hutcheson of the University of Guelph. But, if a farm operator is an aggressive expanding entrepreneur, his credit needs could be very great. An expansion project, for example, could cost $200,000 on tap of the basic unit which may be equal in value. To obtain this'type of capital, the farmer must provide banks with good information, says Professor Hutchison. A farmer's net worth statement is no longer enough. "Projected profit and loss statements, forward planning declarations, and cash flow charts will become as much part of the everyday farm language as pounds of fer- tilizer per acre before metric measurements came along." To help farm mangers better communicate with creditors, Professor Hut- chison has developed a home study program called Credit Management. One farmer's wife who completed the course com- mented that every farm wife should take this program to find out what her husband is doing in financial management of the farm. For more information about this program, spon- sored by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, write: Independent Study, Office of Continuing Education, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, NIG 2W 1. Cost of the course is $50 for non-residents. assessment appears to be a "sacred cow" that must not be violated, O.F.A. has proposed that if farmers are to be assessed at market value then they be assessed as one unit: house, farm buildings, farm land, woodlot, etc; the agricultural portion (farm buildings, farm land, woodlot, etc.) be considered non -tax bearing assessment and legislation passed to make such a declaration permanent. The provincial government would pay the municipality an un- conditional grant, equal to what the taxes would have been on the total agricultural assessment of the municipality. It should be noted that this is quite dif- ferent than the government paying the taxes on individual farms; and the balance of the farm assessment that was applied to the residence should become the assessed value of the farm home and the far- mer would pay taxes based on this value. the government has proposed that the farm house and a deemed lot be assessed separate from the farm. O.F.A. is opposed to this proposal because a farm house is an integral part of the farm and does not bear a similar value to a house on a severed lot. O.F.A. President Peter Hannam. will be the guest speaker at the annual banquet of Hay and Stanley Townships on Friday, April 7,. Any O.F.A. member who would like further in- formation about the above policy is welcome to attend this meeting. Tickets are available at the Federation Office, Vanastra. The next monthly meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture will be on Thursday, March 2 at 8:30 p.m. at the Hensall Public School. Speaker will be Dr. Dick Franks, OMAF Pesticides Lab, University of Guelph. Subject is PLUARG; water quality in the Great Lakes. ' There probably won't be any arguments from young patients now when they're admitted to the children's ward at the Clinton Public Hospital once they see all these new toys and equipment. Mrs. J. Cox, director of nursing and Doug Coventry, hospital administrator accepted the toys donated by Cheryl Horner and Martha Craig (right) who are KInettes and RNs at the hospital. The donation, made by the Clinton Kinette Club was made possible from the money raised at the Kiddie's Christmas Mart in 1977. (News -Record photo) news farm news WI plan card party in Holmesville by Blanche Deeves The February meeting of the Goderich Women's Institute was held Monday, February 13 in the Township Hall when Berniece Mcllwain read a poem, '`the right direction". Berniece Mcllwain, president, was in charge of the meeting and Holmesville II 4-H news At the first 4-H meeting of leader is Jackie Brand. Holmesville II we met at the home of our leader, Mrs. C. Brand. The club elected a president, Nancy Heykoop; vice-president, Allison Postill; secretary -treasurer, Jean Brand; press reporter Marie Brand: The roll call was, "What 4 - Our new leader is Mrs. C. H means to me?"—by Marie Brand and our assistant Brand. The members of Holmesville II are Irene Heykoops, Nancy Heykoop, Allison Postill, Gerda Brand, Jean Brand, Anne Brand and Marie Brand. Energy demand decreases Ontario's demand for electrical energy increased in 1977 by only 2.2 per cent, the smallest annual increase in 33 years. Increased Hydro rates and conservation efforts by consumers have been cited by Ontario Hydro officials as major factors that con- tributed to the reduction in the rate of growth. During the first three quarters of 1977 demand for electrical energy increased by about four per cent compared to corresponding figures for 1976. However, during the last three months of 1977 there was a decrease in demand compared to the last quarter of 1976. 4-H Club discuss leisure The third meeting of the Taylor's Corpers "-Knit Picky Knitters" was held February 6 at the de Boer home. Eight members answered the roll call, "A leisure -time activity I would like to develop." Mrs. Hildebrand led the discussion "Learning Through Leisure". The value of hobbies and wise use of leisure time were discussed. Some leisure -time activities in the spotlight were photography, reading, music and art appreciation and live Buy Purina Health Products in Case Lots and Save! (heck our prices... * PIGEMIA INJECTABLE (IRON) * STREPTO-PEN INJECTABLE * A.D.E. INJECTABLE * PIG AID (SCOUR CONTROL) * MALATHION SPRAY INJECTABLE- (LOUSE CONTROL AND BEEF CATTLE RUBBING DEVICES) BAKER'S FARM & GARDEN CENTRE 22 ISAAC ST.. CLINTON 402.4333 r theatre. The next meeting will be held February 13 at the home of Mrs. Rodges. The meeting topic will be "People, Ideas and Laws" Alice Porter read the minutes and the correspondence. The next card party will be held on March 16th at Holmesville School. A motion was passed to sell tickets on a needlepoint picture framed by Alice Porter. Bernice turned the meeting over to Alice Porter and Irene Cudmore who gave a very- interesting talk on Women's Institutes and what they do - with a poster on the wall to tell what the Branches and District areas such as FWIO, FWIC and ACWW. Irene and Alice spoke on ACWW with Alice as the interviewer and Irene telling what the ACWW does. The meeting closed with lunch being served. 4-H meets Holmesville I 4-H club met at the home of Mrs. Don Harms Thursday, February 9th with all girls repeating the 4-H pledge. It was decided to call themselves the "Busy Bees" club. All girls did three exercises. Roll call was name one or more quilted articles you have in your home. The minutes and treasurer's reports were given. A discussion on creative use of leisure was done by the leader and assistant leader. Mrs. Betties discussed the various topics on quilting, while Mrs. Harris explained different quilting techniques using a miniature quilting frame,the applique Dresden design pattern sewn on the block in the frame, also explained the making of a pin cushion. Mrs. Betties explained the ANNUAL MEETING Howick Frarmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Wroxeter, Ontario The 105th Annual Meeting of,the Company wilt be held at the Company Head Office, Wroxeter, Ontario. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 1978; at 1:30 p.m. 1. To receive the Annual Statement and Auditor's Report. 2. To elect two Directors to replace Clare Hutchinson and Ron McMichael whose term of office expires, both of whom are eligible for re-election. 3. To appoint an Auditor for 1918. 4. To amend the following by -taws: No. 33 Remuneration. 5. To transact any other business which may rightly come before the meeting. R. R. McMI"CHAEL • Presiderit R. C. HUTCHINSON Manager project to the seniors - make a pin cushion to be finished by the next meeting on February 16th at Mrs. Bettles'. Personals The community wishes to extend their sympathy to Mrs. Don Duff and her family at the loss of Mrs. Duff's mother. We are pleased to hear Mrs. Olga Bell has returned home from the hospital in -London, after having surgery. Get well wishes to you Olga. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Yeo have just returned home after a very enjoyable trip to visit their son William and wife Peggy Yeo. Peggy and Bud took a trip by way of ferry to Powell River and visited the Powell River Hospital where Peggy is employed, staying overnight and taking in some of the scenery in that area. Also Bud says the flowers are out in full bloom - tulips, hyacinths and pansies. A very enjoyable trip for Eldon and Bud. The Goderich Township Women's Institute held their card party February 9 with seven tables playing. Winners were: men's low, Bill Nor- man ; men's high, Jack Smith; ladies' high, Lee Ann Bell; ladies' low, ?; lone hands, Jack Smith. Lunch was served by the ladies and a social time was had by all. Londesboro News By Dora Shobbrook The WI met on Wednesday February 8 and the meeting was opened with Hattie Wood at the piano_ President Dora Shobbriok welcomed all with a thought "freedom is not the right to do as you please. but the liberty to do as you ought". Roll call was answered by 22 members telling "a musical instrument I enjoy the most". Ramona Jamieson explained the films to be shown by Jim Jamieson "the life of Mozart and his music" and a day of a housewife in the life of Bonnie Consolo who was born without arms which were very in- teresting. He was thanked and presented with a gift by Alice Buchanan. As there was no January meeting, the minutes of the December meeting were read by 'secretary -treasurer Marjorie Anderson. Correspondence were thank- yous for Christmas gifts from Ed and Betty Salverda, Alf and Dora Buchanan, Arie and Tri Duizer, Margaret Taylor for her mother Mr. Cudmore, Eileen Clarke for her father Alec Dark; Jim Scott Sr., Nelson Lear, Pearl Hamilton, Edythe Beacom, Joe Shad - dick, Jim McEwing, Gladys Armstrong and Norman Cartwright. Attending the training school course in Clinton "personalizing your pattern" will be Marjorie Anderson and Ramona Jamieson. A donation of $300 was given to the Recreation Committee for the use of the hall, and fees of $70 were sent to Waterloo Conference for May 2 -4th. On nominating committee are Alice Buchanan and Jessie Tebbutt, Sunshine sister Banquet committee, Doreen Carter and Hattie Wood. It was moved we cater to the 30th anniversary of Pete and Kay Salverda on March 25th. A motto on- Friendship n-Friendship was given by Beth Knox. A gift was presented to Nona Pipe in appreciation of her work on compiling the Hullett Township history book. The meeting closed, and lunch was served by Addie Hunking. Vi Burns and Margaret Anderson_ WI card party There were 11 tables in play at the WI card party on Friday night_ Winners were: ladies' high, Deloris Howatt; lone hands. Elsie Shaddick ; low. Ruth Vincent ; mens high. Jim Jamieson; lone ham , Wilfred Shortreed; low �y Snell_ '!'here will be another in two weeks on Feb_ 24_ In charge will be Hattie Wood, Trudy Pollard and Dorthy Tamblym_ Personals Visitors on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burns were grandson Jack Smith and granddaughter Vicki and Ken Dahner and baby Kerrie of Kincardine. Mr. Bob Thompson spent the weekend in Kitchener when Audrey returned home with him after spending the past week with Robbie and Jennifer Lawrence while their parents were on holiday Tom Pollard returned home on Wednesday from ,spending ten days in Florida with Rev. McDonald_ Clinton 1, 4-H Clinton I 4-H club opened their second meeting with the 4-H pledge at Mrs_ S_ Bran- don's home on February 13_ Meeting II was entitled "Creative Use of Leisure". Mrs. Brandon led the lesson_ During this meeting everyone began making a pin cushion_ The junior 4-1-1 members do not have to make anything else if they make a pin cushion_ The senior 4-H members must make another article such as a scarf, mittens, slippers, etc_ The next 4-11 meeting is to be held at Cheryl Arm- strong's home at 7 p_sn_ on February 27. - by Lorrie Mann and Cheryl Armstrong. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The 103rd Annual Meeting of the Hay Township Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held in the Township Hall, Zurich, on Tuesday the 28th day of February, 1978 at 2 p.m., for the presenta- tion of the Annual Report, to elect three directors to replace those whose terms ex - pre, and to transact all business as may be done at a general meeting of the policyholders. The Directors whose term of office expire are Howard Datars, Dashwood; Leonard Erb, Hensall; and Carl Turnbull, Dashwood. Mr. Datars and Mr. Turnbull are eligible for re-election; Mr. Erb is not eligible for re- election due to By -Law #21 — Qualifications of Directors (b). President, Howard Datars Secretary -Manager, John R. Consitt • Shur -Gain has all the Beef Cattle Health Products you need --available from SHUR•GAIN Hummei's 35 MARY ST. CLINTON 4324792 Open: Mon. -Fri. 9:00 - x:00 p.m.; Saturday 1:00-12:00 noon. 1