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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-06-17, Page 24Page 4A—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY. JUNE 17. 1987 ..r On May 30, the Clinton Optimists held a bicytce rodeo with winners (back, left), Nathan Burns, third in the 10-11 year-old category; Ryan Crawford, second, 10 - 11; Martha Miller, third, eight to nine; Rob Marriage, first, 12 - 13; Mark King, third, 12 - 13; Cheryl Bylsma, first 10 - 11. (Front, left), Brennan Crawford, second, eight to nine; Sarah McNichol, first, seven ani, under; Joel Phelan, second, seven and under; Matthew Woodall, third, seven and under; Jeffrey Groves, first, eight to nine. Absent from the photo is Chas Colquhoun, second, 12 to 13. More money for colleges and universities By Jack Riddell Huron MPP In his recent budget, Treasurer Robert Nixon stated that improving the quality of education is the government's top priority. Since taking office, the Ontario government has doubled capital spending on colleges and universities. Continuing this commit- ment, Colleges and Universities Minister Gregory Sorbara recently announced capital funding initiatives to build new education facilities in the province. Mr. Sorbara said colleges are to receive more thanl $31 -million for capital projects from the Ontario government. The funds will be used to correct overcrowding, put in placenew state-of-the-art technology and enhance research facilities. Ontario's universities will benefit from major funding for new construction. Ap- proximately $60 -million has been commit- ted by the Ministry for Colleges and Univer- sities to new university capital projects. A wide variety of programs are being sup- ported including new research facilities in engineering, mathematics and statistics, horticulture and communications. As well, new classroom and office buildings will be built, following a decade of chronic underfunding. All regions of the pro- vince will benefit from the new initiatives. White Bean Tripartite Plan The government of Canada, the govern- ment of Ontario, and Ontario White pea bean producers have agreed to a national tripartite stabilization plan. The announcement was made May 28 by Federal Agriculture Minister John Wise and myself. Ontario produces the majority of white pea beans in Canada. I am pleased that the government of Canada and the government of Ontario could come to an agreement that will benefit both the producers and pro- cessors in the current crop year. Negotiations are continuing with other provinces that have shown interest in this tripartite plan. I hope to be able to make an announcement on these negotiations in the near future. We are also discussing the possibility of including colored beans under the same agreement at a later date. White pea bean producers have con- tributed an average of $28.4 million annually to Canada's trade balance. 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'Listing is not listed Or ke this ar • better won't vv ant tO bo a T elephone one nurr►ber year's publish e h bei and you tion to pub business Or home phone your number. in intention f your basin to add Or c°r • 1t is Our advertise your representative for '1l be happy ad -lore e • SO nt ways to advertising asp er Of different adv e incorrect., we b o ask your is ere are a nu so be sure t available to you Th 130O1(' 9 hang ava C - e Phone o f everything V eryt �, S or Th details telephone I,�ting O pleee (BVI ®" a telep c��IUC �ccall �� � rc, add �' your luting - McLeod at DON'T t&' change c t F recta l aural e you Il _ �"�1�1t�g. �t �LCi1'�Ir��• 4802,0034143 Gary `�.�'ht or Gayle f j A stabilization committee made up of federal, provincial and producer represen- tatives frorn participating provinces will be responsible for administration of the program. I appreciate the way in which both levels of government have worked so closely with us towards this goal, said Charles Broadwell, manager of the Ontario Bean Producers' Marketing Board. Because of our shared commitment, we have ensured that the plan can be in place for this year's crop. Producer participation in the program is voluntary. All producers in participating provinces will receive the same level of sup- port of marketed product. The cost of the program will be shared three ways Imong the federal government, the province and producers. The program must be financially solvent over the long term which means that premiums and ac- crued interest should equal total payouts. 1985 White Beans Stabilized Ontario white bean growers enrolled in the grain stabilization plan will receive $730,000 for the 1985-86 stabilization year through the Farm Income Stabilization Commission, I announced on May 28. This represents the total payment for the crop this year and should put money into the hands of 1,079 white bean growers by the end of June. The white bean payment of $18.29 per tonne is part of a $20.1 -million provincial stabilization payout announced in December. Soybean and barley growers have received their payments. Distribution of corn producerscheques is nearly finished. Stabilization payments are made when the past year's market price of grain in the plan falls below the support price. The sup- port price is calculated by using 95 percent of the previous five year average market price, with adjustments made for cash costs. The white bean payments represent two- thirds of the total declared stabilization pay- ment. The stabilization account is funded one-third by the grower and two-thirds by the Ontario government. For growers registered in the 1985 crop year and eligible for a stabilization payment, their one-third portion will be applied to the premium for the 1986-87 plan. Birthday party held for Marjorie CLINTON - A surprise birthday party w,is held on June 7 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dowson in honor of their oldest daughter's Marjorie) 50th birthday. At the same time, many other birthdays and an- niversarys were celebrated. Guests attending were from Varna. Hillsgreen, St. Thomas, Cambridge, Toron- to and St. Thomas. A smorgasbord supper, birthday cake and ice cream were enjoyed. E'VE GOT YOU COVERED Let C.A.A. Cover all your Travel and and Touring Needs FREE Emergency Road Services FREE Travel Planning and Touring Infotnation FREE No Service Charge American Express Travellers Cheques FREE Charge Card Protection Enrol NOW and Recieve this Handsome Sports Cap complete with C.A.A. Togo OFFER Good While Quantities Leis? 7 Rattenbury 5t. East CLI ,`TORN 482-930