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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-04-25, Page 17Farmers still suffering financially: OFA Ontario farmers are in arrears to the Farm Credit Corporation for $34.2 million, the president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) said recently. "Government officials have said that agriculture weathered the recession better than other sectors of the economy," Harry Pelissero said. "But these figures show that farmers are suffering as much as, and possibly more than, other Canadians." Pelissero pointed out that Ontario farmers have not been able to meet payments on one out of every seven loans held by the FCC. The government agency has more than 19,000 loans to provincial farmers. "What these figures reveal is a crisis in farm financing," Pelissero added. To resolve the crisis he said the government must change its policies towards the FCC and allow the agency to meet its mandate of "providing affordable financing to Canadian agriculture." The OFA president said the FCC should charge a more reasonable rate on the money it loans. "This would fake' the high interest burden off the backs of many farmers. Then they would have a better chance of meeting their payments." • Pelissero also questioned the leadership role of the FCC in agricultural lending. He said that in 1972 the FCC accounted for two-thirds of all long-term farm loans in the country. By• 1982 (the last year figures are available for) it had slipped to less than one-quarter. He also said in the same period FCC loans increased 3.5 times, but private lending increased 10 -fold. "The FCC needs a bigger budget. Their goal should be to cover at least 50% of long-term farm loans. The present level just isn t good enough." Pelissero said the provincial government also has an obligation to assist . the farm community in satisfying its financial needs. "Ontario leads in the proportion of total FCC loans in arrears in the country. That's one figure I'm not proud of he said. One reason for the high level of arrears is that other provinces offer more comprehensive interest astistance and financial support programs than Ontario. "If agriculture is going to recover from its recession, then it needs more affordable credit. That credit can only come about through more realistic federal and provincial government policies," he concluded. Pelissero made his statement at the first annual Agricultural Day in New Liskeard. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 25, 1984 -- A17 #Surrounding churches participate Londesboro Easter service CHEESE—Dennis Beuerman made a huge grin while singing "When You're Happy and You Know It" during a sing -song when the Friendship Ministries visited Seaforth Public School. (Hundertmark photo) Correspondent DORASHOBBROOK 523-4250 Good Friday service at the United Church was held at 11 a.m. Ushers were John Cartwright and John -Lawson. The service was conducted by Colin Swan With organist Lisa Duizer. A number attended Easter Sunrise service at X5.30 a.m. at the home of John and Brenda Radford. Collection was received by John Radford. Greeting at the Easter Sunday Service were Dora and Dianna Shobbrook. Ushers were Connie Hoggart, Brenda Nesbitt, Larry Gross and David Whyte. Danielle Thompson received a Bible for graduating from Junior congregation. The newborn on display were a two -day-old lamb by Carl Merner, young kittens by Christy and Shannon Scott, a rabbit by B.J. Scott and a small chicken by the Knox children. Junior teachers were June Fothergill, Yvonne and Sherry Hoggart. The anthem was a solo by Harry Lear. The Easter community service was held in Hullett Central School on Apr. 22 at 8 p.m. The pianist was Lisa Duizer. The offering will be given to the Canadian Bible society and was received by Mel Knox, Mery Datema, Carl Nesbitt, Bill Young, Steve Sparling and Ko Hamming. The soloist was Rev. Ken Bauman. The churches participating in this special service were Blyth Christian Reform, Blyth United, Duff's United (Walton), Huron Missionary Chapel (Auburn), Knox United (Auburn), Londesboro United, St. Michael's Roman Catholic (Blyth), Trinity Anglican, Blyth. The UCW meeting was held Apr. 16 at 8 p.m. with 35 present. President Brenda Radford welcomed all and devotions were made by Marion Hunking. The business minutes of the last meeting were read by Bernice Norman and the treasurer's report was read by Margaret Good. An invitation was sent to Brucefie UCW for May 8 at 2' p.m. Rev. McDonald 's the speaker. Westminster weekend is June 1 - Alma College is Aug. 19-22. Joan Shepherd and Joan Howatt assisted at the Daffodil Tea in Clinton on Apr. 6. There is a"Work night on May 9 preparing for the Ham and Turkey Supper. Ruth Shaddick gave a talk and showed slides of her trip in January to Australia and New Zealand. She toured San Francisco and spent 12 days in New Zealand. PERSONALS Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sottiaux on the death of her father Friday morning, Leo Sweeney at Chateauguary was 80.. Mrs. Jean Caldwell returned home on Tues. from spendingthe winter months with Wendy and Charle Crawford. She was admitted to Clinton Public Hospital on Wednesday and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Glad to report Mrs. Glen Carter is able to come home from spending some time in Goderich hospital. Martha McGregor visited with Clara Riley on Friday. Colleen Carter, of Exeter spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Glen Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Kevan Broome of Lucan spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Glen Carter. The White Rose restaurant held an Easter draw and winners were first Carman Riley and second Lloyd Glousher, of Blyth. Easter Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnston and family were Mr. and Mrs. Ken Vodden, Mr. and Mrs. Ian Hulley, Crystal and Kimberley, of . Clinton, Cathy Vello and friend Jackie of Toronto. Robert Hunking of Niagara Falls and Vaughan of London spent Easter with their mother Mrs. Pat. Hunking and Joan. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Snells' family were home for Easter including Jane and Ken Slade and Kaleigh, of Cambridge, Julie and Steven Gibbings, Amy and Erin of Clinton, Larry and Janet Snell, Scott and Susan of Goderich. Wednesday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burns were granddaughter Mr. and Mrs, Ken Dahner, Melissa and T.J. of Kincardine, daughter Betty Smith of Coburg staying until Thursday. . Returning home this past week was Edythe Beacom and Laura Lyon who spent the past three months in Ponto Gorda Florida and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Radford who spent five months at Palin Beach Florida. Visitors with Laura Saundercock on Friday were Mrs. Perc McBride of Carlo and on Sunday was grandson John Saundercock and his daughter Lisa of Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson spent Thursday to Sunday in London with Beth and Ray Radford. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lee visited on Friday with her brother Mr. and Mrs. Doug Radford, Dawn and Monica, of Niagara Falls. Cathy Vello and friend Jackie of Toronto visited Easter weekend with her mother Mr. and Mrs. Ken Vodden. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pipe, of Seaforth visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Norman, Darlene, Bill and Cherylann of Wingham, visited Sunday with her mother Marion Hunking and Bernice attending church. Congratulations to Jean Caldwell and Maimie Crawford on the birth of a new grandson Cameron born Apr. 23 to Charlie and Wendy Crawford in Kelowna, B.C. hospital. Ken, Betty, Darlene, Denise, Wayne Hulley and Ruth Mannings attended the Snyder Reunion in Toronto on Saturday night. Angus McLennan, principal of Hullett Central School invited the senior citizens on Mon. Apr: 16 to see and hear the rehearsal of their spring concert, the choir, band and operetta called Broadway. The Cheerios Club meeting was held at the home of Vietta Hoggart Group 111 at 2 p.m. Apr. 18. Easter readings were made by Mary Longman and Vietta Hoggart. • Apr. 18 winners of shuffleboard were ladies high, Audrey Thompson; second high, Vietta Hoggart; low, Margaret Good; second low, Beryl Reid; high man, Jim McEwing; second high, Les Reid; low, Watson Reid, second low, Bob Thompson; play off high, Audrey Thompson and Watson Reid; low, Vietta Hoggart and Bob Thompson. Next Wednesday Apr. 25 will be the end of the season. A pot luck lunch will be served. u1 111 GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES CALL JOHN MOORI JOHN MOORE INSURANCE BROKER AUTO, FIRE, LIARIUTY IL FARM PACKAOR POLICY Yes, we sell LIFis Insurance toot OFFICE -DUBLIN 345-2512 DAVE MOORE. R.sta.nc.. 34110111 JOHN MOORE, Resident.. 34114007 Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 Water Well DRILLING W. D. 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