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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1975-12-04, Page 12k. u GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, L)F„CEMBER 4, 1975—PAGE 7A Four Huron farmers attend Ontario F of A convention in Hamilton Report of the Huron Delegation Four area men, Ivan McClymont, of Varna: Jake Van Wonderen of Varna; Jack Tebbutt, R -R 2, Clinton; and James .Nott, RR 5, Clinton, were delegates tci the Ontario Federation of Agriculture Convention held at the Royal Connaught in •Harnilton 24, 25, and • .,;G November. About 1,65. farm visitors brought the total of people to o\er GOO at this successful working convention Corn puttees ON Cr the; bast `ear g;a` e their reports. Speeches were t,1\ en by the Honorable hey to Drummond. ►HInistt t' of agriculture for the pro trier' of QUrbvi,.. the Honorable \V imam N( n),1►i'. Minister of Agriculture a, Food, and of course Gordon Hill, the re elected o1\ 'president Aid to developing countries ,was realized w hen the delegates at the cod)\ entlon Horses iulntl\ donated met. \-',,,10 to, pro\ tde a tractor for ;t boys sc hool in Lesotho ( formerly Basutoland l 'Phis was done In association w Ith' the t'anadl.ln Hunger " V-Tru'n dation 1 he '. lotorized Snow Vehicles Act was reg sewed and conel'n expr'e'ssed to the executive at the ' lack of protection to property ow Hers tor allter'rain \ chicles and ' other forms of trespass not In\ OD'ing snow mobiles. Discussions with Rel•l Canada about compensation policy on their new `easements have resulted in a p{►1re'y which bases payments 'on current land value instead of roddage payments as farrn►erly. Fifty per cent of current land value will be pad for the initial installation and each of the next two re- entries, if any, required for buried . cable. Conduit in- stallation requirements will be paid for at 100 percent of the current land value. asements for pole lines 'will ade scene for Santa • A stick' looking learn and wagon... if you're looking for.the best value in flOtileu Ltir[lC'l Insurance you II find it at 'State Farm Give me a call today. You'll discover what's made State Farm the number one homeowners in- surer in the world. . Bill Barwick 30 Kingston St. • 'Goderich 524.7551 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. State Fair' E to ann :as .a .r Canadian Head Office Scarborough Ontario ��. -.t ... and a pony -with, c Do \'oto Lias e a b(e f i Fell it to the Signal -Start Look neighbor ...it's MORE THAN A FAN • Butler 'XII -Season VentilaTion 'System controls, conde"'nsation, drafts, odors automatically. -- Stop In Today for Free Catalog. YOU CAN COUNT ON US Lowry �rm Equipmeni hi Kincardine., (519) 3954286 'at:,rkuHuww�e��� owns in OW ine money gift that cumulates 4A Christmas money gift that brings its recipient 101.1 on the principal and interest year after year—that's a Victoria and.'Grey Guaranteed Investren t' Certificate. Arrange it today at Victoria •and Grey. rt The all (Mario Trust C'n,llpal.t' begun 111 1889 VG Merhber Canada Deposit Insurance.;orporation VICTORIA ane -GREY TRA.), ST COMPAN MANAGER J. D, 524-7381 r S-1 N C E 1 889 AVE) CROSS 'iti 4• 41ODER)CH also be at 100 per cent of current land value. Bell Canada will pay the full costs of appraisal. New' easement agreement forms have been designed to include most of our suggestions. Bell Canada does not expropriate. The Hydro Corridor Routes Committee reported that where agricultural lands are acquired by Hydro in fee, there is provision to license the land back for agricultural purposes:' There has been several meetings with Hydro official's to negotiate terms of the license -back agreement. Some improvements have resulted but the platter of height restrictions has not yet been resolved satisfactorily. The license , agreement presently' re(OA res the licensee to ensure that .the height of vehicles or loads inclusive of attachments and persons standing on them hall not exceed thirteen and -a half feet. A series, of seminars were put on by Hydro at which rep rest,ntatives from ()FA attended, along with a wide Gordon Hill will head Ontario, F of A again • Huron farmer Gordon Hill of Varna was re-electred to a seventh term as president of the Ontario Federation 'of Agriculture at the OFA an- nual,t Hamilton last week. Petoi Hannan of Wellington County was elected. first vice- president and Ralph Barrie of Lanark' County was elected second vice-president... Mr. Hill, following his election, discussed the"role of marketing boards and `suggested that commodity marketing'boards are here tc) stay and likely will takeover broader responsibilities in the future. Mr.. Hill . said he feels nr3eketing boards will be expanded to cover wider variety of crops. He said there now are 24 boards. in Ontario, handling 3$• agricultural coffimodities. . "They are the only way a • farn)er'has, to have a say in the. price of his product," he said. Mr. Hill said the hoards Will help- both farmers and con- sumers. • "The consumer is assured a supply of high-quality produce at a reasonable''( price." - Heti' said some boards have coma under fire recently for some 'highly -publicized mistakes; but' he predicted that, 'in future, `consumers wiJ,l take a greater interest in the boards' operation. "The boards are in public view -more' thav any other operation," he said. . In Ontario, the Farm Products Marketing Board oversees the decisions of Other commodity agencies and can .over -rule any' decision. He also said he feels .far- ' ming is changing to adapt to new ,tephnology and said he • "ees a trend toward more two-man operations. BRUCE MACDONALD ELECTRIC Dome,stic-Commercial-Industrial. 133 Britannia Rd. • Phone Evenings 5 24-8 1 46 C1'05 sect1Q)rl of other in- terests. 1t is thought, a Netter understanding and ac- ceptance of OFA '- position should result. Over :0 resolutions were hrought to the floor of the convention, many bringing widespread discussion. Many were passed, a few opposed, hut there was much interest in this facet of the convention. + Table Tops • Mirrors • Sliding Windows • Aluminum Storm Windows & Daors • Rescreening + Patio Doors — bmmercial — Industrial , —Institutional —Residential GLASS & ALUMINUM cr[ich pass MILT PLACE 50, LIGHTHOUSE STREET, GODERICH 524.267"1 Just Off The Square 524-2672 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATIQN Compensation, Cheques During the mail strike, compensation cheques will continue to be delivered to address below; Claimants should telephone to ensure their cheque has arrived and cheque can then be collected upon presentation of identification showing claim number. Doctors, Pharmacists and Drugless - Practitioners Who are owed money can colleci their cheques at'the address below. Telephone first to make sure paymentahas arrived. 4r Accident. Reports, Etc. 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