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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1969-06-19, Page 10PAGE TEN ZURICH CITIZENS'NEWS GFO Campaign Chairman Outlines Views on Upcoming Vote for Farmers R. R. 1, Brucefield, Ontario, June 12, 19u9. Dear Sir: We are now in the last week of the campaign to build the best farm organization in Canada today. We know that farmers from coast to coast are watching, Ontario and are planning to foll- ow our lead. Tuesday, June 2.1 will be one of the most import- ant days in both Ontario and Canadian agriculture. It is the starting point for farmers to bui- ld a really effective provincial and national farms organization, After t30 years of rhe 0.F, A. and 1' years of the C\.F.U., farm incomes are much too low. Another 1" years of either of these two orgalli:'atio11S will not Solve the problem. It is time for a ehange and it's time for the fanners to make the decision, That is what will happen on June 1. Nk farm leader is going to tell the farmers what sort of or- ganization he is going to have. The farmers will decide this b\ the way each one casts his ballot. Each of us has an equal say. There have been a number of wild and irresponsible accusat- ions and claims which have come and gone like this week's special: at the supermarket. 1 -however, the last of these, while it is t\ pically wild and irresponsible, should be dealt with before vote day so that we reach June 24 with the air cleared of this red herring, Let's be clear about this. The 0. F. U. wanted legislation, the O. F. A. wanted legislation and now we have the legislation with less government interference than with any other legislation used by any other group in our society. But what is more im- portant, rale government cannot dissolve this organization or remove its checkoff powers with- out going back to the legislature to amend or remove the Act. Can you imagine the uproar in the 1lousc if the government were to try. this? T hope that the farmers are not confused and scared to the point that they fail to take this opportunity.. Let's take this legislation and use it to our advantage. If it is as bad as 5o111e would have us to believe, we can drop it. Remember that we can vote this GFO out every two years if we don't like ir. As they say, "if you haven't tried it, don't knock it". I would like to inake one final point about my own position. 1 shall not stand for election as delegate to rhe foundling convention and will, therefore, will not be eligible for election to the provincial council or the eNecutivc. This is not because 1 ani trying to avoid some future responsibility, but merely he - cause I hope that this will dispel any, idea that T ant trying to create an empire for myself. Thank yott for the space. T hope that every farmer and his wife and all others eligible to vote will get out on June 2-1 and vote for a much better general farts organization and a brighter future. 1 ours sincerely, 1lalcolnl Davidson, Chairman, (To campaign committee. 0 About People You Know... Dtr. and DIrs. Morley Wit- mer and 1Irs, Edna \tecunl, of Detroit, Dlr. and i\Irs. Ralph Mecum and family of Monett, Missouri, were recent visitors at the home of Dir. and D1rs. Ted Steinbach. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan 1lathers, of Long Beach, California were guests of Mrs. Beatrice Iless for a few days. Time is Running Out Get Farmers Organized Now! On June 24 VOTE FO YES x Sponsored by Usborne Township GFO Campaign Committee It's Time to Go With GFO On June 24 VOTE GFO YES x Sponsored by Stephen Township GFO Campaign Committee Name Polling Places For Vote lluron county fanners will go ro the polls June 24 to answer questions" "Are you in favour of a general farts organization with compulsory checkoff?" Voting will take place from • 8 a. n1. to 8 p.m., at 37 polling stations in the county, Don Pull- ets, Iluron County agricultural representative and ()lief return- ing officer, said more than 10, 000 fanners are eligible to vote. Every farmer, his wife and re- latives over 21 years engaged in operation of the harm are elig- ible to vote. Polling, stations in the area are located as follows: I lay: Legion slam, 1lensall: flay Township hall, Zurich. Stanley: Rayfield 'fowl !Lill; Blake School: Varna hall. Stephen: Dashwood Commun- ity Centre, Stephen Township Officed, Crediton; Shipka school shouse. Tuckcrsuhitll: Tuckersnhith Township buildings, Egnlondville, Ken Ceuunei's residence, lot hi. con. '1'uckerslnirlh. Usborne: t'shorue Central schorl; Usborne Township hall, Clfnhviile. A poll will be set up at the agricultural office hoard roost in Clinton. 1 THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1969. Thorndale Edge Kings In Huron -Perth The Zurich Icings are having a hard time competing against the weather and have only played two contests so far this season. Three games have been rained out. Tuesday night thealoe at Thorndale was delayed by rain but was resumed and won by the hosts club 4-2. Walt Parkinson belted a two -run hotue run over the right field fence shortly, after play resumed and the Angles won their fourth without a loss this season. Zurich run's were scored by Doug O'Brien and Dick Bedard. The Kings play at house to- night (Thursday) against St. Diary's , in Mitchell on Tuesday and have a home game next Thursday against Tliorndale. Vote for One Effective era! Farm Organization June 24 VOTE YES GFO x Sponsored by Hay Township GFO Campaign Committee SAMPLE BALLOT An Opinion Poll for the Establishment of a General Farm Organization in Ontario QUESTION 1 ARE YOU IN FAVOUR OF A GENERAL FARM ORGANIZATION WITH COMPULSORY CHECKOFF? YES NO FOLD HERE QUESTION 2 If a General Farm Organization is Established SHOULD EACH MARKETING BOARD HAVE A VOTE ON THE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL OF THE GENERAL FARM ORGANIZATION? YES NO FOLD HERE QUESTION 3 (Mark A or B or C) If a General Farm Organization is Established A SHOULD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRE A VOLUNTARY PAYMENT IN ADDITION TO ANY CHECKOFF? A B SHOULD MEMBERSHIP BE AUTOMATIC WHEN A FARMER PAYS A COMPULSORY CHECKOFF? B C SHOULD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRE A MINIMUM AMOUNT FROM A COMBINATION OF A VOLUNTARY PAYMENT AND A • COMPULSORY CHECKOFF? c VOTE "YES" ON THE FIRST QUESTION! Your answer on the following questions will give direction to the founding convention of your new General Farm Organization SPONSORED BY THE HURON COUNTY GFO CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE i'.