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Christie resigns from Perth federation
"In discouragement, disagreement and
disgust" the Perth County Federation of
Agriculture president Ron Christie resigned
from his post on May 8.
Mr. Christie of RR2, Staffs shocked
federation members at the monthly directors
meeting when he resigned and walked out of
the meeting.
"After having given the matter consider-
able thought, these actions seem appropriate
to express the strong disagreement 1 have
with the direction the OFA is heading. It.
seems the organization has come to represent
the opinions of the vocal minority at the
expense of the vast majority of the
membership," said Mr. Christie in reading
his letter of resignation to about 25 directors.
"The recent action of demanding the
resignation of the Ontario Minister of
Agriculture, Treasurer of Ontario, and Bill
Doyle has clearly illustrated to me that the
OFA is not the credible, respectable
mainstream organization 1 thought it to be."
Mr. Christie said he was one of four of the
125 directors Who voted against the Bruce
County Federation of Ariculture resolution
calling for the resignations. The resolution
was presented at the April directors' meeting
held in Toronto.
Mr. Christie has been a provincial director
for seven years and said the "OFA set itself
back by years" as a result of the resolution.
The vote on the Bruce County resolution
was the "straw that broke the camel's back"
for Mr. Christie and not the only reason he
resigned.
RON CHRISTiE
"I have watched the board of directors
blunder headlong into several controversial
issues recently, (ie; Bill 653 and specific areas
of interest of commodity groups), and
feedback and comments 1 have received from
many people in out county confirms this
concern."
'Another major point that further sets my
mind is the six steps of the lobby strategy
paper. At a meeting of the county presidents
last summer only seven out of the 46
presidents could support step five or six. This
prompted Ralph Barrie to mention at the '83
convention that the organizations role was
clearly one of non -confrontation. However, it
is with regret that I note the organization is
still pursuing the plan (strategy paper), with
step five being a call for massive demonstra-
tions in Toronto and Ottawa and step six
being a call for massive province -wide
'strike' of undetermined duration.”
Mr. Christie was not the only federation
member to submit his resignation that night.
Paul Verkley of R.R.2, Atwood said he would
be sending a similar letter of resignation to
Harry Pelissero, OFA president.
Mr. Verkley, an Elms Township director
and a member of the Perth , federation's
executive, said he had initially planned to
quit the federation cooppletely. But, after
hearing Willy Keller of R.R.1, Mitchell
implore Mr. Christie to remain as a member,
said he would retain his OFA membership as
will Mr. Christie.
The Perth federation president was, stop-
ped in his exit out of the meeting by Mr.
Keller's speech. Mr. Keller said he respects
Mr. Christie's decision to resign.
Before walking out of the meeting, Mr.
Christie said he would stay on as a member.
After Mr. Verkley announced his resigna-
tion, several federation members asked him
to stay on as a township director.
"We need men like you to defend it (the
federation)," said Henry Klooster of R.R.2,
Stratford.
Following a coffee break, several federa-
tion members discussed Mr. Verkley's
resignation with him, he announced he would
hold off for one week before firmly
announcing whether or not he will resign.
Perth federation's two other directors who
voted at the April OFA meeting, Brenda
Ward of R. R.2, Monkton and Wayne Hartung
of R.R.1, Gowanstown, defended the fact
they voted in favor of the Bruce County
resolution.
Mrs. Ward said she objects to being told
she wgs overwhelmed by Bruce County's
delegation at the April meeting. Mr. Christie
said there was intimidation at the meeting to
vote in favor of the resolution. She said the
Bruce federation had done a good job of
lobbying and they presented a credible case.
An executive director on the OFA, Mrs.
•
Ward said she voted in favor of the resolution it wasn't strong enough and the other felt the
because of its intent to get action from the resolution was too militant.
provincial government. She said the OFA He said the federation is looking for the
has, in the past, presented briefs to opinions on the resolution and these opinions
government and has received a "pat on the should be directed to the federation's
head". secretary, Agnes Denham of R.R.1, St.
Mr. Hartung said he too went along with Marys.
the resolution because of its intent. The The Perth directors voted in support of the
Wallace Township farmer'said no one spoke intent of the resolution which calls for action
against the resolution in Toronto. from the government.
Some federation members acknowledged
that because the OFA asks for the resigna Dave Smith of R.R.1, Sebringville, first
tions of Dennis Timbre!!endothers, doesn't vice-president of the Perth federation,
mean it will happen. chaired the meeting after Mr. Christie
Bill Denham of R.R.1, S. Marys said he walked out. At its next executive meeting, the
had been on the phone to six farmers and , federation will decide whether or not Mr.
asked if they agreed with the resolution. Ile Christie's vacancy will be filled by an election
said four agreed with the resolution, one said or at the annual meeting in September.
Cows sell higher at Brussels stockyards
The market at Brussels Stockyards traded
on a good demand at steady priceS on all
classes of finished cattle. Cows sold higher.
Quality pigs sold steady. There were 1014
cattle and 1192 pigs on offer.
Choice Steers -85.00 to 89.00 with sales to
90.25.
Good Steers -82.00 to 85.00.
A steer consigned by Bob Alexander of
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his offering of 27 heavy steers averaging 1401
lbs. selling for an overall price ,of 85.50.
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selling for 86.60.
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