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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-04-19, Page 26PAGE 6B—GODERICH SIGNAIeSTAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1973 tl T4r The time of. the "Maple Moon" The unique old time goodness of maple is manifested in this traditional "Maple Syrup Pie" prepared by the home economists, Agriculture Canada. The delicate texture enhances the rich, yet not overly sweet flavor. A wonder- ful way to welcome the spring and bring back warm memories of maple• sugar\parties! Lt's maple time - the days are- this with two Dery special warm and sunny. the nights frosty: the sap is running and mouths begin -to water in an- ticipation of the unique maple-. flavor- One of the oldest agricultural activities in this country, the practice of collec- ting sap from maple trees, was passed down to early settlers by the Indians who called the return of spring "the time of the Maple Moon." Sweet, delicate. and pleasing - maple, is one of nature's most miraculous blends of animas and -two ple ,rodttits •are -' an exclusively North American contribution to the -sweets of the world In fact, the only place in the'" world that maple trees grow is in eastern Canada - in the provinces of Quebec. Ontario, New Brunswick ,and • Nova Scotia - and in the north- eastern United States. In some areas the sap is still collected drop by drop in pails, just as it was one hundred years ago Howevert, with the increasing demand for maple syrup and maple • sugar, in ,manv eu;;ar hushes pipelines carry the sap to the sugar house and modern processing takes place in shiny, hermetic ally- seale'd evaporators. The unique maple flavor and color develop in the sap as it bubbles and becomes concentrated Thirty to forty gallons of sap are required to produce one. gallon of maplesyrupThe syrup can then he transformed into v-arious ether. maple products. ;Maple Nutter, granulated. hard and soft maple sugar and maple taffy. all have the unique maple flavor. When you are buying maple products he sure to look for the words "pure Maple" on the container. This will ensure that you are getting the "real thing" and not an imitation. There is an old adage that says "almost 'any good recipe is better with -maple sugar ;`or maple syrup The home economists, Agriculture Canada have effectively proved recipes. The traditional ..!Maple Syrup Pie" will conjure up all sorts of warm memol-ie5 of old-time "sugaring -off par - tie'. "Apple and Maple, Pork ('hops" provide a delightful combination of flavors. For tuore '-information on maple products and, then' variety of uses, write to Infor- mation Division, Agriculture Canada, Ottawa K1A 007 and ask for their• free booklet "Maple''. MAPLE SYRUP PiE 0 ta1)1espoons cornstarch' 1 2 cups water 2 cups maple syrup 1 baked ,)-inch pie shell Sweetened whipped cream 1'4 cup chopped nuts 3opt Iona! ('onrhine cornstarch and water and add to to maple syrup in a heavy pot. Cook, stirring constantly over high heat to boiling point or 205° F (about 7 minutes). Continue cooking, stirring constantly over low heat to 2110°F (about F minutes). Pour into pie shell. Chill until set (about :3 hours). Garnish with whipped cream and nuts. 0 to M servings. APPLE AND MAPLE PORK CHOPS 0 1 -inch pork chops I cup water Salt Pepper 2 cooking apples, cored -and cut in rings ti tahlespoons grated -maple sugar Snip fat edge of chops. Ruh hot fry pan with fat from chops. Brown :3 minutes per side over moderately high heat. Remove from pan. Drain fat. Pour water into pan. Replace chops, season with salt and pepper. On each chop put an apple slice and place 1 tablespoon maple sugar in centre of ring. Cover and simmer until meat is ten- der (:30 to 40 minutes). Farmers putting money behind protest actions By Keith Roulston Farmers in northern Huron and Southern Bruce counties who have been protesting prices being offered for lapid on the route of a proposed Ontario Hydro power transmission line are putting money up 10 sup- port of their claims. Dave McCallum, R.R. N'ingham told directors of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture in Clinton recently that some 130 properties along the route of line from Douglas Point to Seaforth have not- yet been sold. It had been decided, he said, to go ahead and try to get money to commission a con- ' su'lting firm to determine the value of the land in 'question. Each farmer has been asked to give $75 to $100 and, Mr. McCallum,, says, "It's un- believeahle the support we're getting from the farmers in- volved". So n - volved '- So far it seems about 90 per cent of the farmers will agree to give the stoney, he said to help raise the $10.000 needed to conduct the study. 1 -le said 'the farmers "heed 'professional help if they are to have the infor- mation to fight Hydro. Farmers invtrlved have been complaining since the issue arose first that prices, offered for the land required for the line have not been realistic and tactics used by Hydro negotiators., are less than honest. They have formed a -committee to negotiate as a group and have been given help from a special committee from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Need summer help? Mr. McCallum said other groups seers to be corning out in support of the farmers in- volved. The Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Association, he said, . had kicked in $100 to help Meet the costs of the fight. He said there seems to be lit- tle knowledge of just how much land is really involved. Near Seaforth, he said, Hydro is leasing a 120 -foot strip of land, but is surveying a 900 -foot strip. Guest.speaker at the meeting `iI'hursdav was William McEachern of the Department of National Revenue, Kitchener office. He gave farmers tips on ways of saving money on taxes. On the subject of elrp tree removal grants, he said that no ruling has been handed down Farmers should hire students By Keith Rouston Farmers were urged to hire students to help on the farm this summer at the April meeting of the Huron Federation of Agriculture. Larry Dillon, in charge of a special department attached to Canada Manpower, Goderich to help students get jobs told directors of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture at their regular meeting in Clin- ton that students are conscien- tious workers who are not so fussy about the kind of work they have because they need the opportunity to gain working experience and the money to help them .continue their education. He told the group that if they needed a student with a special skill, he would help them find one. He said he has students from 14-24 years y of age registered, both from high school and college. The first college students will be ready to work early in May, he said. Director of the Federation also discussed possible changes in the anake-up .of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture at the meeting. At present, the constitution of the OFA calls Qntad&bjjdget gives some farmers relief "Ontario treasurer John White's budget contained some good news for farmers" says Gordon Hill, President, On- tario Federation of Agriculture. "Increasing the property tax reduction to 5.0,, percent,,,,Srom today's 25 percent rate. will ease the heavy tax burden on farmers. %It is a progressive move, and we hope the govern- ment takes another one by fin- ding a Tess cumbersome way of administering the rebate than by mailing a cheque to each farmer in the province." . Hill endorses the tax-free gift of up to $50,000 that farmers will be able to give once during their lifetimes, and the abolition of succession duties on farms transferred within the family. "These tax breaks, coupled with Finance Minister John Turner's promise to postpone capital gains tax as long as the farm is worked by the im- mediate fancily, will make it easier to pass farms from father. to son," said Hill. "Farmers, through their Federation, . have been working for these changes for a long time. They are Loth needed, and welcomed," he said. Hill adds, "The way to keep young people in farming is through increased income. Tax STOCKER FEEDER SALE HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES Monday,April 23 at 7:00 p.m. 1000 HEAD CONSISTING OF STEERS, HEIFERS And CALVES FOR CONSIGNMENTS CONTACT THE MANAGEMENT WILLIAM LIVINGSTON Dungannon 529-7521 BARRY MILLER Exeter 235-2717 and Kirkton 229.5205 AUCTIONEERS: HECTOR McNEIL LARRY GARDINER VICTOR HARGREAVES, 482-7511 Clinton measures are important, but. young mets will not stay on the farm if their farm income is not comparabll3 to what they would earn in other occupations." Although Hill says that far- mers are pleased with many aspects of the budget, they are concerned over the seven per- cent sales tax on energy. "This will increase the cost -of hydro, propane, gasoline, and diesel fuel used in crop produc- tion, and push operating costs up", said Hill. "This is an invasion into a new tax field. In the past, food production has been tax- exempt. Farmers fear this is the thin edge of the wedge," he con luded. MONEY FOR HOME OWNERS 2nd and 3rd Mortgages Easy, quick approvals BORROW WHAT YOU NEED $2,000 to $100,000 PAYMENTS YOU CAN AFFORD Loons on homes, forms, lots, cottages, commercial buildings. Money for home Improvements, consolldotion of bi(k, In fort for ofiy pur- pose Write. or telephone collect to 10 p.m. today.- 24= - hour local service. Prompt Investment Corp., 330 Boy St., Toronto 1-416-366- 9586. Evgs. 1416.239-4913. for one director for every 300 Individual Service Members. However, with increasing mem- bership in the organization, it either means a director ,will have to represent more mem- hers or more directors will have to he added. (At present there are 100 directors). Jack Stafford, I.S.M. director tor north Huron and former president of the HFA felt that a director shouldn't have to represent more than 500 mem- hers if he was to do a good job. Ile also pointed out that it would he hard to get a concen- wus of opinion if there were more than 100 directors. Charles Thomas of Grey "Township felt perhaps the an- swer was in . alloj,ng only a specified` number of directors from any one county but giving them a number of votes equal to one vo,te for every .'300 hers in their county or region: it was pointed out that Huron, with -close Co 1500 mem- bers, would send rive directors to OFA if the present limit was observed. At present only three tlirectors are sent from Huron. by the Ottawa office and far- mers would be wise riot to in- clude a grant as part of their income, but to attach a memo to the tax return saying they had received a grant. Small Weddings All Large Weddings A couple of shots or a lull wedding album . 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