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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-12-09, Page 18PAGE 18-GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9,1981 T.Ml�I1&Collis1tsy REAL ESTATE Huron f OPEN HOUSE MUST BE SOLD Saturday, Dec. 12 - 2:00-4:00. P.M. 103 Wolfe Street Open for offers. Tour opportunity to own a groat home. Solid built rec. room well cared for. girl) REALTY WORLD TM Rita Allen 524-8480 W.J. Hughes Realty Limited 138 The Square Goderich 524-7373 ///i\ IMES REALTY WORLD,. 524-1373 W.J. Hughes Realty Ltd. 138 THE SQUARE. GODERICH OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 0:00 p.m. *Residential •Forias *Commercial *Cottages *Florida Properties ACCENT ON VALUE Truly a bargain at •27,511. Move right in. Excellent family or retirement home. Call Ebb Ross 5244186. 11-1611 5.ACRES Country living, 11/2 storey 3 bedroom home, close to Goderich. Call Don McCauley 524.422. D-4 BODY SHOP Nesi`bullding 41' tr 26' insulated, 2 10' roll -up doors, plus 4 bedroom home, lot 01' x 130'. Coll Norma Taylor 524.7373.0.299 DISTINCTIVE RANCHER Stone fireplace. beam ceiling, 2 baths. 3 or 4 bedrooms. beautifully f' hood family room. Immediate possession. Be • -roud owner. Call Rita Allen 524- 4411. w_145 WRAP THIS UP A real pride of ownsnhip is yours in this west and home near lake. Large lot. Call Ebb Ross 52447116.11-203 CLOSE CTO SQUARE 11/4 storey brick, 3 bedrooms, fenced yard. Garage. Call Don McCauley 524.4226.5-126 COME SEE - COME SAVE +21,511. - 3 bedroom mobilo home plus addition and your own lot W' x 154', taxes 904. yrly. Many more ex- tras. Call Norm Taylor 524-7373. 61-13 IDEAL INCOME HOME Duplex, son contained, spacious lower with family kit- chen, groat neighbourhood. Reduced to sell. Call Rita Allen 524-8440. W-21 Ebb Ross 524.8746 Pita Allen Don McCauley 524-4226 Norma Taylor Sharon Elliott 524-7701 524-441. 324-4440 REALTY WORLD - Hughes AGRICULTURAL DIVISION 000111101 TWP. - 1 acres, dose to Hwy. 8. Asking '1,411, per acre. 2 -VR STANLEY TWP. 94 acres cash crop. McKILLOP TWP. -155 acres cash crop, no buildings. For listings on cage layer and broiler operations, Con- tact Ken Thompson. Kon Thompson 524-7514 Nevin Gingerich 16-111 Gerry Paolin 529-7931 Helga Hasenberger 324-7373 Jim Thompson 524.4179 Frank Gabler 344.8209 Four million dollars to beef producers Of the $30 million slated for beef cattle assistance programs, Huron County beef producers received over four million dollars. Forty dollars per head was paid out to 598 producers who finished and sold a total of 99,711 cattle in 1980 for a grand total of $3,988,440. Twenty dollars per head was paid to 55 producers who sold 4,876 cattle as stockers in 1980, for a total of $97,520. These two assistance pro- grams did not include the cow -calf producer. A 1981 cow -calf assistance program was announced December 1 by the Honourable Lorne Henderson, Minister of Agriculture and Food. Ap- plication forms are available at the O.M.A.F. offices. Beef Stocker Program Amendment An amendment has been made to the 1980 beef cattle assistance program for stocker cattle. Previously only calves that were bought and sold were eligible. The amendment now includes beef calves - that were rais- ed in Ontario by the appli- cant: sold for finishing pur- poses in the 1980 calendar year; and weighing at least BAILEY Real Estate Ltd. Clinton Phone: 483-9371 Residence: 523-9338 240. ACRES - cash crop farm near Brucefield -160 workable, very good home, new drive shed, inground pool. 100 ACRES - cash crop land on Highway 8. 186 ACRES near Brucefield, no buildings. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY - Stanley St., 2 storey, 3 bedroom home on property, also extra budding` 1,600 sq. ft.,. insulated, ideal fork com- mercial or tenancy use. DUBLIN - split level, new, priced for quick sale, owner will consider mortgage . AUBURN - 112 acres, 1 floor bungalow, basement partly finished, garage and workshop. 615 ACRES - Hwy. No. 8, 3 miles from Clinton, elegant stone house, all nicely land- scaped. 10 ACRES - near Auburn, farrow -to -finish for 80 sows, good home. home news oNE 600 pounds at time of sale. The 10 head minimum ap- plies to the amended ap- plication and the previous stocker application. Application and amend- ment forms are available at your local O.M.A.F. offices. Producers are encouraged to complete and return the ap- plications as soon as possi- ble. Deadline date is February 26,1982. 1981 Beef Cow -Calf Assistance Program The program is designed to assist beef calf producers who kept a breeding herd of beef type cows during 1 ,1. The amount of the grant is $40 per eligible cow. Plan Details: (1) Eligible applicant: - a resident of Ontario in 1981; - owned a minimum of five eligible cows on the declara- tion date; and - maintained a herd of beef cows for breeding purposes. (2) Eligible Animals: - females kept for beef pur- poses that have or will have a calf in 1981 and, owned by the applicant on August 1, 1981. (3) Animals Not Eligible: - cows from which milk is 28 ACRES near Londesboro - excellent buildings, farrow -to - finish. any reasonable offer considered. HIGHWAY HOME - 2 miles from Blyth - 1 acre lot with heated shop. REDUCED - Hwy. No. 4, brick bungalow, like new, carport, owner will finance at very reasonable rate. 150 ACRES - near Auburn, 102 workable, insulated hog barn, good house, trout stream, F.C.C, mortgage can be assumed, owner very anxious to sell, try an offer. 524-2966 MAURICE GARDINER REAL ESTATE LIMITED 34 STANLEY STREET, GODERICH 524-2966 EXECUTIVE CLASS Well maintained 1'/2 storey brick with several largo, formal rooms for elegant living. 2 fireplaces, 3 or 4 bedrooms plus finished family room and many extras: FOR RENT 2 storey brick home in excellent con- dition. '411.00 per month plus utilities. Close to downtown area. References required. Coll 524-2066 for details. HOUSE TO RENT OWNER WILL RENT: or rent with a Pur- chaser Option this West -end, older type family home which has o completely renovated Interior. 3 upstairs bedrooms plus forge main floor master- bedroom. Gas hoofing plus woodstovo in main floor family area. Coll Pete Banger 524-2966. PRIVACY IS PRICELESS Inspect this easily maintained 3 bedroom country home located 5 minutes south of Goderlch on Highway 21. Homo is boautif.illy decorated throughout and features a main floor family roam com- pioto with shadow stone fireplace. An ideal home for the young family or a refired couple. REDUCED -RICH ST. SPLIT Family relocating - must be told. 4 level side split home near public and high school offers lots of room for o growing family. Large 14' x 23' finished family room level with beautiful -18 foot brick sets; flagstone Ctrcpiace. An Ina young cYL'5B t4Ss Ei rirl`sb`T rngrtrc your children. MEMBER OF HURON BOARDS MULTIPLE LISTING SYSTEM. REDUCED -`46,500. A new low asking price for this West -end bungalow. 3 bedrooms plus finished family room in lower level. Home features hardwood flooring plus new wall to wall carpeting In Ilvingroom. An ideal starter home in a very quiet marketed under Federal or Provincial quotas and herds that are maintained outside of the province of Ontario. (4) The applicant must be prepared to produce .a receipt for cows sold since August 1,1981. (5) All applicants are sub- ject to audit. (6) Final application date - February 26,1982. (7) All applications crust be witnessed by a county representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Cream producers are also eligible. Applicants are asked to pick up applications at their agricultural offices. Applica- tions will be bulk mailed from local„ agricultural of- fices via courier. Producers are encouraged to complete and return ap- plications quickly so pay- ment can be made by year end. -Stan Paquette, Assoc. Ag. Rep. Please note: The Ontario Farm Record Books are now available at the Agricultural Office in Clinton. FOOT IN THE FURROW by Bob Trotter Half the world thinks farmers are tripping over subsidy cheques when they pick up their mall at the farm gate and the other half doesn't seem to give a hoot. I was asked to appear on a panel discussion a few days after the federal budget was tabled. The moderator, playing devil's advocate, of course, threw in that old complaint about farmers being subsidized to the detriment of the free market place. Farmers in this country do not get one cent more than they deserve in my humble opinion. Are you married and do you have children? You get sub- sidized every time you cash or bank a baby bonus cheque. Farmers cannot participate in the government's great redistribution of wealth program, unemployment insurance. They cannot collect unemployment insurance yet their taxes go towards paying those huge deficits accumulated by the UIC every year. Farmers install their own sewage disposal systems, too, yet their taxes help to pay for those massive sewage plants in the towns and cities of this country. They get no use from those sewer plants yet half the municipalities across Canada have been getting government grants and subsidies to help pay for them. Farmers do not get much use out of rapid transit systems in the big cities either, yet their tax dollars help subsidize them. The list of grants and subsidies is as long as a wet week for highly -urbanized areas. So when people start crying about how farmers are getting too much government largesse, just think for a few moments of the art galleries, theperforming arts centres, the roads and bridges and sewers and recreation centres in the bigger cities and ask yourself, how many farmers get full value for the grants and subsidies that go towards keeping big cities going? Of course, they have the privilege of using them but the money goes where the people live and there are darn few peopleliving in the country today. And let's not forget that the rural people of this province have been paying 30 to 35 per cent more for their hydro electric power for 50 or 60 years than their city counterparts. That's why I get a little upset about those who scream loud and long about farm subsidies. After the television show, I got a couple of letters, one suggesting I save my anger for more important things and another praising me for taking the agricultural viewpoint and getting a couple of shots off at city people on behalf of farmers. If governments are going to hand out great gifts and low- interest loans to Chrysler and Ford and Massey -Ferguson and a few hundred other big corporations in this country, there is no reason in the world why agriculture should not share in government subsidies. Agriculture is the most important industry in this nation and don't let any one tell you different. When agriculture prospers, so does the rest of the nation. More than 43 per of the jobs in this entire nation are generated through the food chain. That's an indication of how important farmers are. Keep them happy and keep them in business and we all benefit. I wish I could be as articulate in front of a camera as some of those professional moderators. I've always felt more at ease expressing myself on paper than through a microphone. I get too steamed up, too angry, and it shows. Perhaps I'd better keep my mouth shut and refuse to ap- pear on any more of those programs. Just stick to my typewriter where I feel much more at home. Task Force criticizes governments and banks The Ontario Federation of Agriculture's Emergency Task Force on Agriculture report, released two weeks ago has charply criticized both levels of government and banks for the current "emergency" situation in Ontario farming. Task , Force chairman Everett Biggs presented the report to a responsive audience at the Federation's 45th annual convention in Toronto, November 23 to 26. Biggs said the report was compiled in a scant eight weeks, adding that he did not realize the number of sub- missions and presentations that would be made.' In ten public hearings, the Task Force accepted about 226 briefs and presentations MODERN APARTMENT BUILDING FOR SALE Goderich, brick and con- crete construction, low maintenance require- ments. All units con- stantly rented, tenants pay own utilities. 633,000 per year income, ap- proved by Residential Tenancy Commission. Owners will sell for six times gross rents. Existing First Mortgage, Vendors will hold 2nd with 90.600 down. Superb building, ex- cellent protect for an in- vestment group. CALL: JOHN L. DUDDY REAL ESTATE LTD. CLINTON 482-3766 from farm organizations, marketing boards, in- dividuals, agri-business, government and the banks. Biggs criticized the defensive attitude of government and banks when estimating the number Of farmers facing financial difficulties. He said there was a lack of accurate in- formation being provided by bankers and government. The Task Force charged that banks encouraged over borrowing and gave poor advice to farmers. Of government, Biggs said there is a "lack of clear objective and policy - it's just notthere". A chart indicated $122 million should supply loan subsidies to Ontario farmers to reduce loans with 18 percent interest to 12 per- cent. "These millions are being found far other ac- tivities, like energy," Biggs commented. He suggested politicians drinking a glass of oil for breakfast. While addressing the difficulties of farmers in general,the task force said the red meat industry was particularly hard hit. "Without immediate action by government, part of the red meat industry will very quickly be lost to Ontario," the report states. Stressing the short time of the task force's preparation, Biggs said there was little. time for research. The report was based on "The current situation principally as seen through the eyes of public hearings and within the very limited time frame of eight weeks." Alexander & Chapman Realty Limited 'OVER A QUARTER CENTURY IN REAL ESTATE' BUY NOW -DON'T WAIT UNTIL PRICES INCREASE Some of our excellent opportunities WIDDER STREET, Brick and angolstono bungalow. Gas Heating - family room - Immediate possession. NELSON STREET - 4 Bedroom Brick Bungalow with car- port. 101/4% Mortgat»- immediate possession. OAK STREET - 4 Bedrooms, Two4 pc baths - Family room, 41/2% mortgage to 1993. Don't miss this one. Im mediate possession. AUBURN - 4 Bedroom Price reduced by 55,000.00 ACT PAST Farms • CaII "Gus" or Bert if yob aro thinking of selling. Right now we have some nice farms for sale and it could be the right time to pick up that extra acreage. R.A. "GUS" CHISHOLM BERT ALEXANDER 524-8554 524-7836 MARTHA ROBERTSON 482-7767 Real Estate - Property Management M.L.S. Multiple Listing Service Member of the Huron Rm nl t e_ ,.s 1'O ilio Square - Goderich 524-2177 The report was accepted by the OFA and the executive was authorized to organize seminars with government 'and businesses to lobby for the . im- plementation of the recommendations. Biggs, reading from the Task Force report, outlined the group's 20 recom- mendations which addressed the problems of the Ontario farmers and suggested policies for overcoming the difficulties. The recommendations, in summary, are as follows: Recommendations relating to general policies and programs: 1. The 1981 Agriculture Canada discussion paper "challenge for growth and agri-food strategy for Canada" appears to provide an opportunity to develop short and long term agriculture policies ... it is critical if the industry is to feel it has a sense of direc- tion and be able to meet the future' needs of consumers. Such policies must be based on a clear understanding and acceptance by the two levels of government and by the public that the production of food and the economic health of the industry is as im- portant as energy supplies. 2. The province of Ontario should review subsidy and farm assistance programs available in other provinces, particularly Quebec ... to insure Ontario farmers are not disadvantaged through parochial policies of other provinces. 3. While supply management has been ac- cepted for several com- modities there are divided opinions as to its application to the red meat industry. Any changes requested by the industry should be pursued. 4. Ontario should establish a food land corporation to purchase farm lands, par- ticularly „ forced or bankruptcy sales. The specific purpose would be to lease the farm to a farm operator with preference given to the original owner. Financing could be a federal provincial policy, but the urgency of the current situation may merit unilateral action by Ontario. 5. The federal income tax credit of seven percent should be extended to used farm machinery to en- courage the purchase of used machinery. 6. 'The resources : of the economic . branch of the Ontario ministry of agriculture and food must be strengthened with increased emphasis on marketing research, financial. management and agri- business. The branch should also provide more support services for the provincial extension system while providing more input into long term planning. 7. The ministry should give. greater emphasis to financial management and marketing in their farm management programs. The programs should be closely scrutinized to determine those activities which are not suited to the agriculture challenges of the 1980s. 8. Federal and provincial governments are urged to resolve a seeming impasse 53 Stanley. Strut, Goderich Ph. 524-4651) YOU COULD FALL IN LOVE - 3 bedroom bungalow - main- tenance free outside - bettor than new Inside - the warmth of pine in the superbly finished family room Is irreststable - don't wait a moment ,longer to see this appealing home - call now. 11-01 IS LIVING NEAR A SCHOOL IMPORTANT TO YOU? 4 level 4 bedroom split dose to Robertson School and G.D.C.I. Brick fireplace in family room bath and half. Lovely landscaped yard. H-013 90,960 - 3 bedroom semi detached home - low down - payment and reduced interest rate to qualified buyer. 11-07 MORE THAN YOU'D EXPECT - 3 bedroom older home has boon "RENEWED" throughout. New hand crafted kit- chen cupboards with built in dishwasher - only '37,011. 14-019 OUT OF TOWN 20 ACRES - Price reduced on this S bedroom family home In Goderich Township - 24 x 00 barn - can be set up as you like -'79,911. SA -1 CASH OR TRADE - another reason to move to Port Albert - use your house as down payment to buy this 3 bedroom bungalow - hors's your chance to move up - call now for details -47,400 FULL Pi1ICE.1445 NEAT AS A PIN - Ideal starter or retirement home - 2 bedrooms Highway location - '31,411- call today to see this home. 11.011 MOBILE HOME - 2 bedroom with sun dock - like new Huron Haven -92,061.11-04 GOOD VALUE - Extremely well constructed 4 bedroom home attractive angel stone and cedar siding - save dollars by moving to Port Albert - don't wait to call on this one. H-12 IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING YOUR ROME TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR PROFESSIONALISM - CALL TODAY. GARY MAN*? 3v3 -t1 it CHARLIE NRUINSMA 524-94164 in income stabilization policy, as this program may well be the most significant component of a long term policy. Consideration should be given to developing a method of establishing support levels based upon current costs rather than the present method of using five year average prices and changes in cash crops. Recommendations relating to financing and credit: 9. An immediate moratorium should be im- posed on lending institutions to stop any action which would force a farmer into bankruptcy or voluntary liquidation of his assets. The interest caild be guaranteed by the federal government for the period of the moratorium: which . should not be less than six months. During this period an he tensive review should be made of the financial con- ations of the farmer. Sub- sidies should be paid in order to result in an effective in- terest rate of 12 percent. 10. The farm credit cor- poration should immediately receive an infusion of suf- ficient capital to allow it to move immediately to assist farmers. Lowered interest rates of 12 percent should be available for consolidation. of debts and refinancing bit not for capital expansion. 11. The FCC should be allowed to go to the private sector for funds which could be obtained through the sale of agri-bonds. These would carry an interest rate of 12 percent and interest earned would be tax deductible as an attractionfor investors. 12. Farmers should be allowed to borrow directly from a private investor at a 12 percent interest rate, with the earned interest being tax deductible for the lender and the funds invested exempt from capital gains tax. This policy should also embrace farmers who sell their farms and choose to invest such funds with farmers. 13. Small business development bonds should be expanded to encompass non -incorporated farm operations. This policy should give greater em- phasis and'.assistance for the consolidation of dents It should also be made available for the purchase of used farm equipment. 14. Ontario • should reconsider its position on long term credit for young and starting farmers Recommendations relating to information, training and marketing: 15. Grade labelling on imported produce should clearly indicate it is not produced in Canada. 16. A strong, well-financed overall farm organization is a critical need for the present and the future. The OFA could consider joining with the National Farmers Union and the Christian Farmers Federation to present a stronger front. 17. Presentations indicated inadequate market in- formation for certain commodities. Ontario could consider making "seed money" available to the OFA to allow the OFA to step in the gaps where inadequate market information exists. 18. The colleges of agriculture could offer courses on the futures market which is used as a hedging mechanism. These activities are sophisticated and must be treated with care. 19. There are many hi - stances of farmers becoming over mechanized. Farmers must not acquire high cost machinery when these purchases may not be necessary. 20. The survey com- missioned by the Canadian Bankers Association in- dicated farmers were receiving management and financial advice primarily from bank managers. Since it appears that many bank managers, irrespective of their sincerity, are not qualified to give advice to farmers," it is suggested that they either become more qualified or have the farmer obtain the guidance needed from a person who is qualified. There is a need for banks to strengthen and enlarge their agriculture department. 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