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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1981-10-28, Page 12PAGE 12-CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, QCrOBER 28, 1981 01.1d0Ok is bleak Meatfarmers are troubled Murray Gaunt, a member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture task force holding hearings across the province on the economic crisis facing the farming industry, says attendance has been lower than first expected. The nature of the problem precludes soine,people from appearing; understandably, they ofl't want to talk public aboutgoing broke. Halfway through the hearings, one 'fact has bee established .beyond • doubt. The red meat industry is in trouble. Beef farmers, young and old, -are in desperate 1 straits. _The younger ones. starting up in the pastfive or so years, are in very serious trouble. Those who have been in business for a long time, although not in debt nor paying high interest charges, are not being forced to sell, but can see their equity going down. The dairy industry is also bleeding, but is somewhat protected by supply management. Because of continually.. higher input costs and lower commodity prices, Gaunt senses a mood of frustration and anxiety, even "gloom and doom", particularly among the younger men. "They are saying, "Look, Meatless meal is an awareness meal The luncheon to be served during Centralia College's open house on November 12th, will include a Moderate serving of beans with squash and corn, but no meat. That's not the usual fare at this Agricultural College, but it%is typical of the main meal ea'teni.by, a fartn.family in Southern Latin America. According to . Dennis MclKnight,:staff co-ordinator for the day, "The students have ,decided to aerve ill. allure dumping. High school students, parents, former Centralia College of Agricultural Technology graduates and members of the community are invited to visit, totk with the staff, and st*clints, and toshare the "Awareness Meal". The Open House will take .place on Thursday, November 12th between 10 a.m. and p.m. there's no future. We've worked hut, managed well, and we're in danger of losing everything' ", Gaunt said. "For these people, the foreseeable future looks worse. This is very alarming from our point of view." As a farmer himself, Gaunt can empathise with those appearing at the hearings. "I really bleed for some of these people. I know how they feel. It's a human tragedy", he said. "I hope the task force will be able to make its point in a forceful way." After the hearings end, the members of the task force will prepare a list of specific recommendations con- cerning the present state of the farming industry and what should be done. The OFA will be given an ad- vance copy of the report by November 17, allowing them to study the task force's conclusions before the OFA annual meeting the following week, November 24. Speaking personally, Gaunt concluded, "It's not a bright picture in the short term. For the longer term - 15 to 20 years ahead the future is brighter. If we can get through this." their customary generous meals in order to tie hi with the theme of this year's open, house, ; `Feeding a , Hungry World.' The College is adopting t e slogan of World Food Day and is preparing exhibits in the areas of "'aminal health technology, agricultural business management, and. home economics which il- lustrate tlustrate world-wide agricultural problems. Also ncluded will be student pro- duce .competitions,,.,cookinll. demonstrations, films and tour."' of, the College results in fine IISTOWEL-Anarea farmer who discharged liquid manure into the Nith River in the spring vfas fined $500 in Stratford count recently. Wayne Martin of RR 4, Listowel was found guilty of puniphig 25,000 gallons of liquid manure from his holding tank. The manure drained,. into a catch basin andon iiito the Nith River. Over/shr mike of river residences, classrooms arra were polluted and thousands laboratories. of. fish : were killed. The ministry of natural resources used liquid oxygen to try to restore .the natural balance of the water. In imposing the fine, Judge W.E. Ehgoetz said the maximum finefor a first offence under the Ontario Water Resources Act is $5,000. However, he told Mr. Martin he did not believe the dumping of liquid manure was a flagrant act, but one which the farmer hoped would alleviate his problem Allan Pym of Bit 1, Centralia had the grand champion steer at the 4-11 beef show and sale at Brussels on Thanksgiving day. Left to right are Ross McCall, judge Jim Coultes, Allan Pym, and auctioneer Jack Riddell (Larry Milian photo) Protest letters delivered M.P.'s Murray Cardiff (P.C., Huron -Bruce), Gary Gurbin (P.C., Bruce -Grey) and Perrin Beatty (P.C., Wellington-Dufferin- Simcoe) last Thursday presented 1,792 letters from farmers in their area protesting high interest rates and requesting assistance. The letters, which were addressed to Prime Minister Trudeau, were given to the M.P.'s for transmittal to the Prime Minister. However, when both Mr. Trudeau and Finance Minister Allen MacEachen refused requests for a formal meeting with the three M.P.'s, they arranged to give the letters to the Minister in the House of Commons today. "These 1.8130 letters are all from our area, but they represent the feelings of farmers across Canada. Unless the government realizes how seriously its policies are affecting Canadian farmers, literally thousands of producers will be threatened with bankruptcy. We call upon the Minister of Finance to change his .policies before more damage is done," the three M.P.'ssaid. Ship your livestock with ART HEFFRON Blyth Shipper for United Co-operatives of Ontario Livestock Marketing Division Ontario Stockyards, Toronto CALLELVIN 523®4221 by 8:00 a.rn. Monday Stockers and Feeders Also Available See Bob McKinley for all your life insurance and investment needs Bob McKinley 262-5462, Hensall Featuring • No load Savings Plans. • Income Tax Deferred on Interest. a RRSP'S • Annuities a Income Averaging Annuities • New Non•Smokers life Insurance Rates TH inionLi DOMINION 1 iFE ASSURANCE CpMPANY Julie Tow/ahead, second from right, of RBA, eaforth had the reserve grand champion at the 441 beef show and sale held Thanksgiving day. Left to right are 13888 McCall, Jim Canites, Alex Townshend, and auctioneer Ja& Riddell. (Larry DiUlon photo) news farm news The impose The dream of establishing an independent family farm never becomes a reality for many young people. The financial burden alone is too much for most recent graduates of agricultural colleges. And even With fun- ding, training and some farm experience most new farmers need additional sup- port. "The only way most young farmers can defy the finan- cial odds of the 1980s is if their parents have a large enough operation to absorb. them," says John Stephens, the Head of the Business Management Section at Cen- tralia College of Agricultural Technology. "We've found that even though some have the finan- cial means to start farming, le dream? they would- find it difficult without the assistance of their families and neighbours." Stephens has suspected this grim reality for some time, and a study he recently completed with 50 young farmers in Perth, Huron and Middlesex, counties confirm- ed the reality. Over two- thirds of the farmers who started their careers between 1972 and 1975 had parents who were farming full-time. The parents of another 10 percent were far- ming part-time.; Stephens says that the graduates of agricultural. colleges, such as Centralia, have very little opportunity to save enough to start their own farm. Any savings they do accumulate are negated Clinton 4-H'ers meet The fourth meeting of the Clinton first '4-11 club was held at the home of Lisa Robinson on Oct. 8, when Angela read the secretary's report fir the previous meeting. Carol asked about the home activities and if there were any problems, but none were mentioned. aro1 'demonstrated- how "Ito separate eggs three different ways, and all discussed the egg whites as a leavening agent. The group was instructed on how to make a cheese souffle, which they enjoyed tasting during the mixing of the ingredients. While the dinner was cooking we talk- ed about egg whites and yo The dinner was cooking rapidly and the smell was delicious. Before the home activity was discussed din- ner was served, and Lisa Robinson served a delicious snow pudding for dessert. The home activity was discussed but ne problems arose from our meeting. The club name is ,The Gourmet foot ks. - by Melissa Broad - The fifth meeting of the Clinton'ifirst 41.H club, was held at thet,home of Tina Balfour. n• O -15,,aind . went to the kitchen to cook their cream, .puffs and the Chicke>;i a la King. When they were in the middle of their pastry, Lisa Robinson and Melissa Broadfoot walk- ed m. After finishing, the cook- ing, all went over to the table and talked about their party. When they were talking about poaching eggs, they decided to eat. When they were finishing they had a cream puff with ' Dream Whip in the middle, and it was delicious. • - by Tina Balfour 153/4% Financing! On Hesston Tractors! And any other new Hesston machine purchased at the same times Prime Program 24 mo. financing ®153/4% A.P.R.,* 36 mo. financing - 173/4% A.P.R.* 48 mo. financing - 181/4% A.P.R.* Effective Annual Percentage Rate OR...Big Big CASH REBATES up to $1,440! OR... Finance Charge WaiverS to May 1, 1982! Choose any one of three Prime Program Waiver of Finance Charges or Cash Rebate Hurry! Limited Tile Offer. See this Hesston dealer for details. RADFORD'S GARAGE LTD LoIdoessoao 482-9221 523-4519 HE.9STON -The PRIME LINE by inflation. The few who are able to borrow enough money to make it on their own had other previous in- vestments. The study showed that parents can help in several ways; . cosigning loans, trading equipment for labor, entering into income sharing agreements, and assisting the inexperienced farmer with decision making. In some cases, the family ex- panded its operation when the son entered either by ac- quiring new land, more livestock or more equip- ment. Also spouses employed off the farm provided a steady income during the first years for 50 percent of the young farmers studied. Stephens says the informa- tion from this study is being used at Centralia and other agricultural colleges to rein- force in students' minds the need for family cooperation. Parents who attend short courses at Centralia are also shown the various ways they can help their sons , or daughters. Huron's 441 show is a at success Huron County's First 4-13 Beef Show and Sale held Thanksgiving day at Brussels proved to be a great success for the 4-11 members. Buyers bid prices up well on the 15 calves sold. The Grand Champion steer owned by Allan Pym of RRl Centralia sold to Veal's Market and Abattoir of RR3 Exeter for $1.061 per pound. Reserve Grand Champion steer owned by Julie Town- send of RR4 Seaforth sold to Brussels Stockyards Limited at 96 cents per pound. Allan Pym's Angus -Limousin cross was top in the under 1,050 pound weight class, and Julie Towi send's Limousin topped the 1,150 pound and up class. Scott Townsend of RR4 Seaforth sold his Limousin calf of the 1050-1150 pound class tot Jim Coulter of Wingham for 92 cents per pound, Exeter Calf and Kippfield Calf Clubs had the Champion and Reserve steers. Brussels and the Blyth-Belgrave Calf Clubs were also -represented. Of the 15 calves sold, the average weight was 1,109 pounds and the, average price was $86.92 per hun- dredweight. Congratulations to the 4-11 members who worked very hard to feel} and train their calves. Many, thanks to the buyers who supported the sale and bid piices es up we➢1 above the current low market price, Club leaders worked hard at the show and sale and are to be commend- ed. All concerned were most pleased to be able to have {B, Brussels Stockyards Limited he ! the s►,c .521E solo a their excellentfacility. Many thanks to Jim Coultes of Wingham for judging the• show and to MPP Jack Riddell who auc- tioned the sale. Jack joking- ly said he felt the buyers were liberal in their bidding. 441 members and club leaders look forward to mak- ing this Thanksgiving Show and Sale an annual event. - by S. J. Paquette, associate agricultural representative Best Interest * I % ONE YEAR ANNUAL We represent many Trust CompalSles. We are often able to arrange for the highest Interest being offered on Guaranteed Investment Certificates. "Subject to change EXETER 235-2420 Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc. CLINTON 482-9747 M 1E 1N fid iA "til ••• 'e s. o•^ d Das+worn s m,r ,nrr'seCnot enure 21' 33.4 OPEN 9 A.M.-6 P.M. MON.-SAT. BUY BULK and SAVE Price Approx. Approx. 'BEEF... per Ib. Weight Price 'PORK... Side 9.59 300 Ib. $ 475 Hind 51,85 150 Ib. $ 275 Front $1845 150 lb. $ 215 Hip $1.69 70 Ib. 5120 Loin • 52.69 50 Ib; $ 135 Sirloin Section $ 2.49 25 ,fib. $ 60 Chuck 9.49 70 Ib. 5105 Steak Roasts 2.69 Ib. Price per Ib. Approx. Weight Approx..\ Cost WHOLE SIDE LOIN $1•.03 51.05 9.75 170 Ib, 85 Ib. 14 Ib. 5175 5 90 s 25 Marne,'. OLOE FASHION HAM gimes. 5lb. 6,3.45 BONELESS LTA. HAM Burns $ Z • Z9 Pride of Canada Ib. e Approx. 12 Ib, 10 Ib. BOX REGULAR SAUSAGE 519.90 SMOKED SAUSAGE 522.50 $18.90 514.95,, LOIN PORK CHOPS Approx 40-4 ox. portion 5 Ib. HOMECURED BACK BACON sliced ...BAKING SUPPLIES... an Buy Ib Compare 5 Ib. 5 Lott Loh WHh Saw "Aloe By the lb. Chocolate Chips Butterscotch Chipo Sultana Raisins Glared Mixed Fruit or Citrus Peel Curran" Walnut Pieces Shredded w Dessicdfed Coconut Fitted Dates 1.35 Ib 1.39 Ib. 1.35 Ib. 1,10 lb. 1.69 Ib. 2.45 Ib.. 350 gm 2 33 175 gm 1 29 375 gm 155 450 gm 375 gm 200 gm 2 25 159 1 89 55.45 59.65 53.65 53.70 55.45 56.95 1.59 21.29 $1.59 51.29 51.99 12.59 1.4916 7 or 1 29 56.93 51.69 1.59 1b. 375 gm 1 69 53.25 51.19 i GLACED RED or GREEN CHERR ES...5 Ib....51.95 Ib. 'or by the Ib. 2.29 Ib. Compare with 125 gm. 52.290n 5 Ib. lot SAVE 513.45 PRICES win be effective till November 14. MANY PRODUCTS are AVAILABLE BUT PLEASE ORDER AHEAD Allow 2 We Ate! Ped•,. BUY THE PACKAGE YOU WANT AN SAVE ON THESE SPECIAL VALUES PACKAGE "A" f. -PACKAGE PORK SPECIAL 10,Ib RIB EYE STEAKS Approx. 201 o:. portion 10 Ib 'BUTTERFLY CHOPS( Approx. 4 or. portion 20 Ib. PRIAE RIB ROAST 10 Ib BONELESS PORK LOIN ROAST 5 Ib. BACK BACON 10 ID. LOIN CHOPS 5 Ib. LIVER 10 lb SAUSAGE 5 Ib SHOULDER CHOPS 5 Ib SPARE RIBS 10 Ib FRESH BONELESS LEG of PORK `SO Ib. '9t .S0 lb.. PACKAGE "C"-7-\ ,' PACKAGE "0"---"\ 20 Ib. BONELESS BLADE or SHOULDER RST 201b.FRESH PICNIC SHOULDER ROAST 20 Ib. HAMBURG PATTIES 10 Ib. SHOULDER CHOPS 10 Ib MINUTE STEAKS 10 Ib PORK CUTLETS 10 Ib SAUSAGE 100 lb. 50 lb. '199 '100, MASTER CARD and CHARGE% will be accepted en all treat orders SO Ib. '165, 10 Ib BONELESS STEAK ROAST 5 Ib NEW YORK STRIP STEAKAppros. 10.8 os. pot, non 5 Ib LOIN CHOPSAppros 20 4 or portion 5 Ib FILLEAppros. 12.6 cm porton 5 Ib MINUTE STEAK20-4 os. porton 5 Ib SAUSAGE 5 Ib GROUND CHUCK 10 Ib BONELESS PORK RST. with stuffing 575.00 or larger. �--FROZEN VEGETABLES ---N FANCY" Compare Cassel 31b. web on 30 M. 6,5 Ib. bags , Bag 2 122. slue SAVE GREEN BEANS 17.75 3.15 193 YELLOW BEANS 17.75 3.15 150 SUCED CARROTS 14.60 2.55 119 PEAS & . CARROTS 14.95 2.60 1.52 MIXED VEGETABLES 17.30 3.05 1 59 PEAS 16.53 2.90 1 59 BRUSSEL SPROUTS 22.45 3,95 199 CORN 20.50 3.60 199 11.35 5.95 3.40 7.85 6.70 7.45 7.55 9.50 ..SEAFOOD... Alaskan KING CRAB LEGS Cuban LOBSTER TAILS 5 as 36.85 Ib,, 313.39 Ib. Compare with SAVE 10 ID. Bon HlghNner Battered T2 p, pkg BOSTON BLUEFISH 516.29 2 05 $10.91 10 Ib. box Highlines Battered 12 or pkg COD 515.45 2 33 512.50 5 Ib. Box Batton BLUEFISH 16 0, pkg FILLETS 57.45 2,28 53.95 3 lb, Box C00 FILLETS 59.75 16 or pkg 2 59 53.20 WE ALSO CARRY SCALLOPS, SHRIMP, 8RO0 U05, OCEAN PERCH FILLETS, SOLE FIUETS, ETC. ..SOAP,.. 25 Ib. Powdered Sunlight DETERGENT • 30 Ib. Powdered Sunlight DETERGENT 10 kg. Sunlight Dhhwneher SOAP In kg. All Dishwasher SOAP 521.75 41.25 22:00 522.00 ccoani°cAwe'rf'd'It'a'S,•.a:•.+t;•.i'$'i:•.ar6'If`It`:aiF corci:;ricrogo Ifni'f`If'ArF+f'f'dre'It`i'liza' e Ge 6b Gi Gs PEPSI • GINGERALE Gis 3/994 Clig_ • 26". Plus Deposit cti • MEDIUM CHEDDAR CHEESE blzicimicicicicicicicimicicoviciamicicicicici, ,„ HOLIDAY SPECIAL {, SATURDAYS ONLY ...UNTIL JANUARY 2ND 1982... 5%® CASH REBATE ON A $50.00 PURCHASE or over On All Store Stock Items (Excluding Above Items) Neiltens 2 litre.. "HOLIDAY" ICE-CREAM X1.69 Assorted Savours HUMPTY DUMPTY Potato Chips 208 gtt'i. 8 9 A lb • i..sr VALUES ARE EFFECTIVE UNTIL CLOSING SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14th WE RESERVS 1141 RIGHT TO'UMI? PURCN'ASIS 111 PH011E 1-231-36 1 vrar urxsrr Chained Ligf t�guoe Stop i11 itoday for ci demote•. ation on the now It ns of 4ohn Deere Chaim Saws. Choose from seven 'Saws. d 30 to 78cc, 12 to' • 27 -inch sprocket -nose guidebar. Each has a chisel or semichisel chain, automatic oiler, and counterbalanced icrdnkshtift. Conveniently located handles and controls. Throttle/trigger ' interlock provides added safety. Get professional quality and dependability in the new Zine of John' Deere Saws. 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