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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-04-18, Page 5j if ti • 'POKER RALLY—Bruce and Nancy 'Norris and Sue and Stan Christie 'met at the Cromarty ball diamond to participate in a car poker rally held by the,South Hibbert Athletic Association. (Hundertmark photo) Cabinet approves Federal Agriculture .Minister Eugene Whelan announced he has received Cabinet approval in principle for a new stabilization program for Canadian producers of beef, pork, and lamb, Legislation amending the existing Agricul- tural Stabilization Act is now being drafted, and will be presented to Parliament this spring. Key features of the proposed program include: provinces and producers may join the program on a voluntary basis; the federal government, participating producers and provinces will contribute equal amounts of money to an actuarially -sound stabilization fund; separate plans will be offered for cow -calf producers, beef backgrounders, slaughter cattle, hogs, and sheep; payments will be made from the stabilization fund when market prices fall below the national support levels. "After nearly 10 years of discussions, we have finally reached a compromise that is f --acceptable to the provinces with the majority of ed meat production, acceptable to the national producer organizations, and accept- able to the federal government," said Mr. Whelan. The new red meat program will have two major objectives. The first is to give participating producers an adequate level of protection from sudden drops in prices. The second objective is to replace provincial stabilization plans, which are leading to the "balkanization" of the industry. The existing Agricultural Stabilization Act provides mandatory price support for nine named' commodities, including beef, hogs, and sheep. The support level is at least 90 per cent of the five-year average market pnce, indexed for changes in the cash costs of production. Under this Act, the federal government has paid about $200 million to red meat producers since 1978. The federal government will soon Intro- duce legislation allowing for the creation of these red meat plans, and will then ask the provincial governments to join in these plans and phase out their existing stabilization BATTLES/ From page 3 The agreements don't happen overnight. Some couples may find it difficult to immediately relate to one another, while others can be too close in their planning. The program strives to find a parenting medium, teaching couples not to put up barriers and not to be overly dependent on each other. Mediation's main objective is mutual agreement. it aims to avoid distressing situations where children feel theymust make a choice between mother or father, It works to avoid the concept of winning and losing in court cases. "We're working hard to make the community realize that it's (mediation) the best for children's needs to have open relationships." The children must come out feeling like winners," said Sandy. Town sells snowblower The snowblower used by Seaforth Public Works for seven years has been sold. The snowblower which was mounted on the front end of the Public Works tractor was replaced with a Trackless MD 111 municipal blower earlier this year. Only one tender was received and opened at the regular meeting of Seaforth council on Tuesday. Apr. 10. The S600 tender of R R Wilbee of Seaforth was accepted. Spring concert BY RUE KALBFi 1ESCH AND TRiCIA COOPER Grade 6 Huron Centennial School Huron Centennial School is having its annual spring concert Tuesday and Wednes- day May 2 and 3 beginning at 8 p.m. it will run for one and a half hours. The theme is based on Canada. There will be a different cast each evening and all of grade six, seven and eight will be participating. BROWNIES DRIVE-IN 169 BEECH 5-T, - CLINTON nibs ernes aeon 71.1. Pk - ram mew AT GIs TRJDAY-SATURDA Y-4URIDA Y-APartr. 22-22 1JNCOYNIV101 VALOR ADDED FEATURE -SUNDAY APRIL. 22 Joh n Trawl to 511Plififi RIE ♦1Ali Shaave T �_CUmP.Y,vtn meat stabilization plans. Producers in participating provinces will have the opportunity to register for the program, on a voluntary basis. FUNDING The federal and provincial governments and producers will each pay one-third of the stabilization premiums; Governments' com- bined contributions are not to exceed six per cent of the gross receipts of participating producers. The stabilization fund must be self-sustain- ing. That is, payments and premiums must balance over a period of time. Levies and support levels will be adjusted if the fund shows a major surplus or deficit. Separate accounts for each of the five red meat plans will be established in the federal government's Consolidated Revenue Fund, Interest will be charged on deficits to the accounts, and will be paid when the fund is in surplus. To maintain adequate funds, the approxi- mate premiums to be paid by producers (in 1982 dollars) are estimated as follows: hogs, $1.75 per hundredweight; sheep, $0.95 per lamb; cow -calf, 57.85 per cow; background- ers, S0.40 per hundredweight and slaughter cattle, S0.65 per hundredweight. Federal and provincial governments would each match those premiums. If there were 100 per cent participation by all the farmers m Canada, the slaughter cattle fund would amount to $54 million annually; the backgrounder fund, S9.4 million; cow -calf 581.3 million; hogs, $108.9 million; and Iambs, S1.14 million. A nine -member Red Meat Stabilization Committee will be established to guide the administration of the five plans. There will be three representatives from ,,the federal government, three from the participating provinces, and three producers. Producer representatives will be appointed from nominees submitted by national commodity organizations. There will also be a consulta- tive committee for each commodity, to advise the Red Meat Stabilization Committee. Actual administration of the program will be A REGUi-AR ADVERTISING FEATURE MU6IC NOTEes .. from Neil Matheson of MUSIC 40 Ontario St., Stratford The big question everydoy is "How's business with ail that road construction out front?" and the amazing thing is thot business has never been belta. This week I'm featuring the best deal I've ever offered on Tett cassette decks . .. 2 fabulous modelsat the lowest price ever seen In Canada. If you've ever fancied a tap of the line cassette deck move quickly, for at these prices they won't last long. My big ad hits the Beacon Thursday, so you have a little ad- vance notice. DISC DATA Luciano Pavarotti said of the new compact"discs "The most perfect thing I've heard In my life." tfisdlgvir Asd>tas "An e?srdn- fishing Improvement, indis- tinguishable from the studio master tape" , . Christopher Hopwood "Sound quality exper- ienced before only under studio conditions" . . Come & listen ... you simply won't believe it. Remember The Green Room beside Musk if you're looking for a spiffy new outfit for Easter weekend. Clever shoppers know that you'll never IDDM better for less. Over 200 people had a wonder- ful time Saturday at Stratford Summar Music's bit party. 1t was a fast paced, fun -filled evening with so many highlights I can't begin to list them. For me, the ball was also a lesson in community spirit os so many people helped in so many ways .. Elbert said '°Give me the man who, instead of always telling you what should be done, goes ahead & does W' & boy did I meet & appreciate lots of great doers. done by the federal Agricultural Stabilization Board, Ts o general approaches will be used, reflecting the different "nature of each commodity. As well, the level of support varies, reflecting differences in the markets for each commodity and the degree of instability faced by producers. The Guaranteed Margin approach will be used for beef backgrounders, slaughter cattle, and hogs, because changes in the cash costs of production have a major impact on farm income. In the Guaranteed Margin approach, the support price is composed of the cash cost ofroduction in the quarter, plus a portion oftheaverage margin. The margin is the difference between cash costs of production and the commodity's selling price during that quarter in the previous five years. A payment would be made whenever the average market price in the quarter was lower than the support price. Market price changes have more impact than production costs for cow -calf and sheep operations, so a price -based system has been developed called IMAP - Indexed Moving Average Price. iMAP is the 10 -year average market price, adjusted for the impact of inflation. The current year's average market price would be compared to a certain portion of the iMAP level to determine if there would be a support payment. Producers ,would be encouraged to join the plan during the initial sign-up period. Later entrants would receive reduced payments for certain period. A new producer would be eligible for full benefits if he or she joins the plan at the time production begins. To maintain the insurance principles of the program, a producer must give three years' advance notice before dropping out, and once 'notice is given, a producer will, not be able to, ., rejoin until two years after the three-year notice expires (five years after notice is given). Participation in the program can be transferred if the farm is sold, or if the farm is being passed on to the heirs of the THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 18, 1984 — A5 Staffa 1N1 elects new officers . Correspondent MiiS. JOHN TEMPLEMAN 345-2346 The Cromarty Marian Ritchie Evening Auxiliary entertained several neighbouring church groups on Tuesday evening. Special guest was Mrs. Anthony Van Klooster, St. Paul's who showed slides on a trip to Africa. She and her husband went to Africa recently to visit with Mrs. Van Klooster's sister who is a nun working with the handicapped in Africa. There were. over 70 ladies present from Exeter, Hensall, Seaforth , and Mitchell Presbyterian Churches, Thames Road and Hibbert United Churches. Mrs. Carey presided for the evening and Mrs. Ivan Norris played the organ. Devotions were taken by Mrs. Duncan Scott and, Mrs. Alec Miller. Special Easter music was provided by Trudy and Tracy France, Sherri Elliott and Lisa Gardiner and accompanied by Mrs. Elmer Dow. Mrs. Sally Scott and Mrs. Lorne Elliott received the offering which was dedicated by Mrs. John Templeman. STAFFA WI Mrs. Lloyd Miller hosted the -annual meeting of the Staffa Women's Institute at her home on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Miller presided for the meeting. Higmlght of the evening was the presentation of a Life Membership and pin to Mrs. John Miller for her contribution to Staffa Women's Institute. for over 25 years. The presentation was made by Mrs. Lloyd Miller and Mrs. John Templeman, ' Mrs. Hazel Harburn gave some safety hints. Reports were given by the executive and convenors, showing that the Staffa branch had a successful year. The nominating committee presented the slate of officers for 1984-85. Mrs. Lloyd Miller presided for the installation of officers Bridal shower' in Brodhagen and Mrs. Wm.Mahon was the recording secretary. Mrs. Miller presented the gavel to the incoming president Mrs. Dalton Smale and Mrs. Smale closed the meeting. •The hostesses Mrs. Alvin Barbour and Mrs. George Vivian served lunch. Officers for 1984-85 include: past presi- dent, Mrs. Lloyd Miller; president, Mrs. Dalton Smale; first vice, Mrs. Ross McPhail; second vice, Mrs. John Templeman; secre- tary, Mrs, Wm. Mahon; treasurer, Mrs. . George Vivian; assistant secretary -treasurer Mrs. Charles Douglas; district director, Mrs. Lloyd Miller; alternate, Mrs, Carter Ker- slake; branch directors, Mrs. Arthur Smale, Mrs. Bob Parsons, Mrs. Bert Daynard, Mrs. Robert McCaughey; public relations officer, Mrs. Carter Kerslake; pianist, Mrs. Robert McCaughey; assistant pianist, Mrs. Wm, Mahon; auditors, Mrs. Bert Daynard, Mrs, Cameron Vivian; press reporter, Mrs. John Templeman; assistant, Mrs. Cameron Viv- ian; Sunshine copimittee, Mrs. Charles Douglas, Mrs. Hazel Harburn. Tweedsmuir curators, Mrs. Arthur Smale, Mrs. Jack Burchill, Tweedsmuir committee - Cameron Vivian, Tom Scott, Alvin Barbour, Mrs. Carter Kerslake, Mrs. Ed Chappel, Miss Vera Hambley; nominating committee, Mrs. Ed Chappel, Mrs. Orpha Norris. Standing committees, Agriculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Arthur Kemp, Mrs. Orpha Norris; Education and Cultural Activities, Mrs. George Vivian, Mrs. John Templeman; Family and Consumer Affairs, Mrs. Bob Daynard, Mrs. Jack Burchill; Citizenship and World Affairs, Mrs. John Miller, , Mrs. John Drake;" Resolutions, ' Mrs. Hazel Harburn. Attendance down at supper Correspondent MARG BULLET 527.1856 Mrs. Dyke Wheatley has returned home from Listowel Hospital after being confined there with a heart attack. Mr . Archie Somerville is confined to - Seaforth Community Hospital. We wish both of these friends a speedy recovery. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Aaron Jantzi. Flossie will be missed in our community. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilson of Fergus, former residents of Winthrop visited with friends in the community this past week. Although a good many people attended the Cavan United Church Ham Supper Wednesday night it was reported the attendance was down to that of other years. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dalton have returned home from spending the winter in Florida. Bob and Marg Hulley visited with Otto Walker this past week. Also visiting Otto was Mrs. Jack McGhee, London and her daughter Mrs. Ron Sherltt, London. . Correspondent MRS. HERMAN LEONHARDT 345-2419 Congratulations are extended to Tammy Beuermann, daughter of Lloyd and Audrey Beuermann. Tammy was elected president of Laurier Hall, this is the girls residence of the University of Windsor. Her duties w' commence in Sept. Mr. and Mrs, Milton Hillebrecht of Concord, California visited with family and other relatives ,fin Mitchell, Bornholm and Brodhagen area. They attended the 50th wedding anniversary las Sunday as best man and bridesmaid for Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Hillebrecht of Stratford, formerly of Logan Twp. Congratulations from the community are extended to Irwin and Elsie on their 50th wedding anniversary. Earl and Laura Bennewies, Earl and Cheryl Rock and children attended the confirmation of their nephew David Bos - settee, son of Roy and Elaine Bossence in Zion Lutheran Church, Stratford, on Palm Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Klstner visited with Mr. Frank Schwlctenberg and Dorothy in Mildmay recently. Doris Dietz hosted a bridal shower for' her niece Colleen Leonhardt, of Thamesford, a bride-to-be next month. Guests on Sunday attended from Kitchener, Thamesford, participant. Embro, Staffa, Dorchester, Mitchell and Brodhagen. SPECIALS Fresh Baked HOT CROSS BUNS 6 for 149 „Colby CHEESE 299 Ib. For your Easter Dinner enjoy our fresh, soft Dinner Rolls, Crusty Rolls or Country Buns. We have a wide variety of Canadian & Imported Cheeses... fresh off the block, J.M. Schneider Cold Cuts & Bulk Snacks & Candies.. cry &Cheese House 14 Maln St. SEAFORTH 527-1803 cs o e��`�—v, �Rb dBp,1\.. 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