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Farmer's Union wants government action
The National Farmers' Union.
has asked the Ontario Govern-
ment to make an adjustment
payment of $1.35 per cwt. for
"in quota" industrial milk up
to a limit of 700,000 lbs. per
producer.
Walter Miller, Vice President
of the N.F.U., said he was pleas-
ed with the meeting held with
Agriculture Minister Newman
and the fact the government
recognizes there is a problem.
"Although not committing them -
11 WON—Jeff Mathers of Grand Bend throws his arms into the air
as he crosses the finish line to win during a foot race on Grand
Bend beach Sunday. The races were sponsored by the Grand Bend
Chamber of Commerce and many children participated. News Photo
EGG AND SPOON RELAY—Tracy Soldan, left, of Grand Bend
takes the egg and spoon from Sherry Alexander of Hensel) in an
egg and spoon relay race on the beach in Grand Bend Sunday after-
noon, The races were sponsored by the Grand Bend Chamber of
Commerce as part of the Buffaloburger Fest activities.
Citizens News Photo
selves to the N.F.U. request
they did not reject it."
Mr. Miller said he believes
the province has a responsibility
to protect producers from severe
loss of income resulting from
government policies to expand
production within the industry.
He said many producers respond-
ed to a call for increased pro-
duction two years ago, and now
find themselves in a serious fin-
ancial bind because of cuts in
quotas that could have very
serious effects on the future of the
industry.
The N.F.U. also told the
Minister it has offered to support
the O.M.M.B. in bringing about
more equitable distribution of
quotas among producers.
Mr. Miller pointed out that the.
whole province does benefit from
the extra economic activities
generated from expanding the
industry through the multiplier
effect, but the main benefit is
retaining a healthy dairy pro-
ducing industry.
He said, "It is not good en-
ough, nor would N.F.U. accept
a policy that simply allows
farmers to survive, as they are
entitled to a return on labour
like everyone else."
He said the N.F.U. recognizes
and supports the concept , of
total national marketing pro-
grams that operate without
intervention from Provinces.
"However, when provincial
intervention or provincial pro-
grams disrupt supply manage-
ment then we also recognize
that the province must be respon-
Bayfield
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Talbot,
Deanna and Marshal, St. Thom-
as, were Saturday guests of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman
Talbot. Visiting the Talbot's
on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs.
Doug Talbot and girls.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Irwin and
young Robbie, spent Sunday with
his parents Mr. and Mrs. E.W.
Erickson and family. Mr. and
Mrs. Abe Brandon of Goderich
called on the Erickson's on Sun-
day on the way to visit their
daughter Betty, Mr. and Mrs.
Andre Deseck at their summer
home in Port Franks.
Mrs. W. Earl, London, was a
guest of her son Mr. and Mrs.
E.W. Earl for several days.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Stratford -Huron Presbytery
was held Wednesday evening
last, June 16, in Knox Presby-
terian Church, Bayfield. Follow-
ing the meeting the Ladies of
the Church served a delicious
smorgasbord dinner to 35 men
attending.
IMCKINLEY RECEIVES SILVER TRAY—Robert (Bob) McKinley, MP Huron -Middlesex, was presented
with a silver tray for "faithful and devoted service as chief opposition whip in the House of Commons
from•1973 to 1976" by Mr. Elmer MacKay, Chairman of the PC caucus. Left to right are Steve Paproski,
Chief Opposition Whip; Elmer MacKay, Bob McKinley, Audrey McKinley, Bob Fairnie and Orville
Pettapiece, both members of the whip's staff,
sible for helping to correct
problems it created."
Mr. Miller said he was en-
couraged and thought the meet-
ing was very worthwhile, which,
in addition to Mr. Newman was
attended by Deputy Minister
Gordon Bennett, Dr. Ken Mc-
Ewen, Chairman of the Ontario
Milk Commission, and other
senior staff from the Department
of Agriculture and Food.
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