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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-11-14, Page 2ft 9-7le Winghasa Advance -Times, November 14, 1878 High interest rates jeopardize foodproduction, federation told By Agee G" before submitting them to the Agriculture Lorne Henderson to '!fie Currmit NO 164ireat rratce OFA board of giro tura►. a letter criticizing hir aloud un ; will seriously jeopardise "our He also criticized "propaganda farm severances for retiring way of production, what we produce and bow ellicimtly we sheets" which tett the public everything would be all right if farmers. The minister told the federation the severance issue is Produce it", Frank Wall, an the government would get rid of one about which he has strong exmember of the Ontario marketing boards. He said the feelings. Federation of Agriculture, only thing needed is to get the "A farmer should be allowed a warned farmers recently. farmers' story across to the lot on which to retire or a lot to During a meeting at the Huron public. help get his children started on CwxAy Federation of Agricul- TAX EQUALIZATION the farm. I am not against a Uuvr Mr. Wall predicted the high In other business the federation farmer building an extra house cost of short-term money will received replies from six of the on his farm if he wants to, but I create serious -problems for cormty's le township councils think he should have the option of farmers and expressed surprift about the 19so revised tax equali- an extra lot." there is no resolution on the ration factors. Jim McIntosh said he didn't matter submitted for discussion The federation had written to think the minister had backed up at the upcoming OFA convention. the councils to see if the farm his arguments for severance& in "I think we're still in a state of organisation and the councils the letter, and Merle Gunby shock," HFA President Merle could coordinate action on a commented: "These so-called Gunby commented. campaign against the factors, farm severances are usually only Mr. Wall said the justification which are expected to increase used for that purpose for less given for the higher interest rates taxes in rural areas. The councils than, five years." Mr. Wall told is as a curb for inflolon, but of Hwoick, Goderich, UsWrne, the meeting statistics show three, noted if farmers can't; get abort McKillop and Stephen townships or four years is all the time those LONG-TERM LEADERS -Don Dodds of the North Huron 4-H Swine Club and Harry, term money and food supplies indicated they would be in- severances remain in a farmer's Winkel of the Howick 4-H Calf Club were honored for their dedication as 4-H leaders at the become scarce, prices will in- terested in a joint meeting on the hands. "Does achievement night held last week. Mr. Dodds received a 20 -year certificate while Mr. crease anyway. issue. Mr. H. ; :,. , ._. own a Winkel received a certificate recognizing his 1S -years of club leadership;, He said, for example, he Hay Township Council respond- farm and is he thinking of retir- doesn't know how long corn ed it isn't opposed to the new ing soon?" Gerry Fortune -40-- MRS. GEORGE BROWN growers will be able to stay in factors. Hay is the only Huron inquired. - business if the costaof energy and County township which won't Max Demeray suggested that the costs of borrowing keep face any real change in factors. w� a farmer is done with the _ Mr. Wall was speaking to Federation members void to send letters to the 16 township severed it should revert back to the original farm, but Mr. _ Gorrie P Note federation members on the councils inviting them to diad Wall pointed out in that case s proper way to draft resolutions. the issue at a joint meeting to be there is no need for a severance. He told members thata who T�o� schemed, Bob Robinson requested that Mrs. Alex Taylor -and Mrs. cessfully passed three segments Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edgar of set up resolutions must make 71* federation also received a the federation reply to Mr. Hen- Lorne Walker returned Saturday of the Ontario Real Estate St. Thomas spent a couple of days SUM they do their homework well response from Minister of derson's letter asking the from Alberta where they at- examinations at Conestoga visited Mrs. Qharles Finlay, Mrs. minister to outline what tended the wedding of Eric Dane College, Kitchener. Lloyd Jacques and other protection there is for the owner and Laureen Zhemus in the Mr. and Mrs. Russell relatives. 'severed. of the farm from which the lot is Lutheran Church at Vallahala. A Jesperson and Gail of Ottawa Thomas Graham of Hanover The federation is con- cerned that ...:,, . • . followed in the Legion visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. spent the weekend with Mr. and Hall Hythe, Alberta. George Keil, .. when severed at Mrs. Alex Graham. is purchased by non- Mr. and Mrs. George Keil and Harvey McPhee of . Min -Mrs. Melville Dennis ac farmers there may be complaints Mrs. Patricia Smith of Wood- neapolis, Minnesota, visited companied Mr. and Mrs. Martin about farm activities and odors. stock have returned from a Friday with his uncle and aunt; Scott to the Royal Winter Fair in Members also discussed a holiday at T...::. ,... engo, Spain, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Charles, Toronto on Thursday. • letter from the Oxford County tY iers and Tangiers, Africa. whom he had not seen for 40 � Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Haskins, CUTLASS SUPREME - 3R47F92475938, 260 V8 engine, bucket federation on the disaster relief program in the Woodstock area. Christopher Moloney, , years. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Clayton of Bramalea, spent a few days with Mr. ' and Mrs. Ambrose {gingham Mr. seats and console, AM radio, convenience group. To date the HFA has raised and and Mrs. his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor of Guelph visited Elmer Haskins, RR, lr_Clifford, List $8526.00 NOW ONLY#��� QQ approximately $16,000 for the disaster relief fund, iiiaddition to John McCutcheon. recently with Mrs. Roy Gowdy visited at the home of Mr. and Mr. and. Mrs. Duff Bell of and Mrs. Charles Finlay. Mrs. Joseph Thomas of Ottawa. sending - feed and manpower to Elmira spent the weekend in the Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holmes of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson John Cullen � C h ev O I d s assist farmers whose farms were damaged in the August tornado. The Oxford federation village. Molesworth spent Sunday with and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nickel Mrs. George Keil has sue- Mrs. Albert Dustow... visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. --- "The People . Pleasers'' ex- pressed concern that costs of hrrcinAa i te- the damaged a : - 1 i5 josepnine St., Wingham 357-2323 farms won't belmdmpp— covered by the 0 Gsw p Nickel of Taellw&W an Tillsoobucg,11r. and 1WIs. damae Austin of Elmira Went the 14=L Ash has returned bane weekend with Mrs. William for On winter mouths from Whitehorse, Yukon. Austin and allegdsd the Howilak . Chief Warrant Officer Glenn I�emimi jam%*addanceat Aur stin and Mrs. Austin, Mr. and H -; We dlmli■H y Centre 9 Mrs William 'Austin of Saturday evenla. United Co-operatives of Ontario Belgrove & Auburn CO.OP Branches �-16P ANNUAL MEETIN 'Gr Blyth & District Community Centre Blyth, Ontario Friday Nov. 23, 1979 Banquet: 7:30 p.m. Dance to follow MUSICAP.& Norm anon Adults $4.00 Children $2.00 Tickets available from store or directors. disaster relief fund. Huron members voted to support theC-000- • •\ b request that transportation costs y' be matched or else covered by k the disaster relief fund. tr . G The members also elected their ' Nfour remaining directors on the U� count federation executive. Y , They are Tony McQuail of West Wawanosh, Jim McIntosh of Now Offering to members 13% Tuckersmith and Walter Elliott and Jim Hunter of East for now "Day specials Wawanosh. G INS SUPP[I S Deposits. • Crap scores J , etch Pin and Other Se .rvices: Fon - Clevis grain�orn section of the Field 1 .. Following are the scores in the Your choice o f twist, i s t , Chain Accessories 'Logging Chaln 402.•,s *Free Personal checking - no minimum balance Crop Competition, sponsored by Your choice of twist, straight, screw and loose straight, screw and loose Free life insured savings. the Howick Agricultural Society. •' �; . o _ � , pin Clevis drawbar hitches pin Clevis drawbar hitches A field score and an exhibit at the pins lin assorted sizes. Hot *Free life insured loans Howick Fall Fair were both y forged and heat treated for pins in assorted sizes. Hot •RRSP and RHOSP plans available judged with a possible score of CO-OP extra strength. 561-000 forged and heat treated for •Travellers checks loo points each., scores were���//l extra strength. 561-000 The entrants : Harry Winkel, 182; Pete Eskritt, / / /VALUE 181; Oscar Kieffer, 180; Claude Now over 1 million dollars in assets Martin, 178; Mel Greig, 177; Elmer Harding, 172; John Van de Kemp Jr., 162 %; Stewart /o 357=2311 Rowley, 167; Jack H 66; Ray - 186; John Reinink, 166; Ray Ploun,,Mares '- Dykstra, 166; Bill Thornton, 164; OFF '= Joe Winkel, 162; Doug Harding, All Plough Your money works for you in your community iso; Henry Kym, 158; Glenn tofit Shares in McMichael, 158; John Winkel, + kers■ Stock. 157; Hank Winkel, 156; Ron I Shelley, 153 and Doug. MacGregor, 146. /1 Public votes Pr TO SERVE Continued from Front Page parking lot the reeve was asked if the township would buy the Mr. Eadie answered, "The lot should be included in the • cost of the project," adding that although the township would hold the deed, "Money for it could be raised locally." After a lengthy discussion a community organization was established entitled the Bluevale, Buy your home, life, boat, and auto Morris and Turnberry Action insurance from a friend ' Committee.The elected executive mem- bers are: president, Jack Searson; vice-president, Jack ' The Co -Operators Shaw; secretary, Etiole John- ston; treasurer, Helen Mac- Farlane and the directors are Evelyn Stamper Bob Searson and your credit union sponsored Ross Turvey. Insurance company The building committee will consist of Jim Thompson, Bob Perry, Jack Searson, Keith Co-operation among Co -Ops. Moffatt and Audrey Johnston. 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