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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-03-08, Page 66A — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 8, 1989 the, Country Spire - Gift Studio FINAL CLEARANCE R.R. 1 MITCHELL on Highway 83 1 Mlle West of Rueaeldnle OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK 10 e.m. m1 5 p.m. PHONE 229.6341 01 SPRING CLEAN-UP MODEL 50 - 15" Sugg. Retail e489.95 NOW ONLY 43995 FREEHUSCIARNA ©UIICKVSTART KIT RETAIL VALUE 854.00 When you buy a New HUSOVARNA MODEL 42, 45,50,61 or 66 =Extra Oregon Chain a811som Hearing Protectors •Safely Glasses •Husgvema Mix Oil (2 Gallon Mix Size) 'Husgvarna Users Handbook AVAILABLE AT GLEN SAWS 1, R.R. #3 Clinton 482-9292 OHusgvarna REG BADLEY 345-2564 1 BILL PRESZCATOR 233=3220 Farm income security pion being studied A Manitoba farmer has 'helped to develop a farm income security plan which he thinks could be the answer the industry has been seeking. Bob Hopley, a farmer from Oak River, Manitoba, was instrumental in writing an income stabilization proposal that now is be- ing examined by government and farmers. "It's basically a program that is designed to cover all commodities," Mr. Hopley said in an interview. "Any commodity that is produced could be included." Mr. Hopley was part of the first team under the Grains 2000 program, a federal in- itiative which includes farmers themselves in researching farm policy options. The pro- gram is operated through Agriculture Canada's National Grains Bureau in Winnipeg. The first report prepared under Grains 2000 is called The Road Not Taken. Part of the report deals with diversification and in- creased economic activity through further processing of raw commodities. Also in- cluded in the report is a proposal for a farrn safety net program. Mr. Hopley took a leading role in developing it. labor. The safety net proposal is one of five op- tions now being considered by government and industry as part off a national discussion on reforming Canada's grain stabilization system. None of the options represent government policy at this time. Mr. Hopley's proposal is based on the con- cept of individual accounts for participating farmers. Matching contributions would be made by government and farmers. The premiums would be five per cent of qualify- ing sales to a maximum of $200,000 a year, or $10,000 a year each from farmers and government. Payments could be triggered in two ways. Either the farmer would get the difference between the current year's margin and the average margin of the previous five years, or the participant could receive a payment equal to his levy payment if taxable income falls below a predetermined level. The margin is the difference between qualifying sales and costs. Allowable costs are all costs used on an income tax form ex- cept interest, capital cost allowance and "We see the plan replacing Western Grain Stabilization, the Agricultural Stabilization Act and tripartite programs for red meats," Mr. Hopley said. "Those programs are funded now with a six per cent cost to government, so the cost to current programs compared to this pro- gram would be very similar if all farmers were enrolled." Mr. Hopley said research has shown that about $500 million each from government and farmers every year would finance the program for production of all grain and oilseed crops and red meats produced in Canada. He said there is incentive for farmers to avoid drawing payments from the plan unless absolutely necessary, "The program as we see it is both a stabilization fund and a savings plan. If pro- ducers didn't need payouts .. , they could let the fund build and then be used as a retire- ment plan. Therefore, it would be easier to pass the assets on to the next generation." Fundraising dinner to benefit conservation The Maitland Conservation Foundation will hold a fund raising dinner on Saturday, April 15 at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre in Brussels, to benefit the development of improved conservation education facilities at the Wawanosh Nature Centre. The evening will include a roast beef din- ner, entertainment and an auction and raf- fle. Everyone is welcome to attend. Proceeds from the event will be put towards improvements to classroom facilities at the Wawanosh Nature Centre, a conservation education facility located in East Wawanosh Township. "These facilities are being expanded to meet the need for conservation education in Office: 527.2540 Monday to Friday JIM PRESZCATOR 462-7126 (Manager) We have completed our course this winter and are Booking forward to serving your auction needs in Huron -Perth and surrounding areas as licenced auctioneers! *LIQUIDATION OF 'ALL KINDS — PICK-UP AND DELIVER — our area", noted Vince Judge, Chairman of the Conservation Foundation, "unfortunate- ly grants from the Provincial Government do not cover all of the development costs." The Centre has been operating for four years and now attracts a total of 5,000 students annually from Huron, Perth, Bruce and Wellington Counties: The centre pro- vides the opportunity for students to learn about the natural environment and the need to manage natural resources such as soil, water, forests and wildlife. Wawanosh is located on a 400 acre property along the Maitland River on concession six -seven of East Wawanosh Township. Two instructors work at the centre and provide programs to Playhouse II — a popular sport for sum- mer theatre fans will provide audiences with two great musical productions this summer, beginning July 4. Huron Country Playhouse Artistic Direc- tor, Tony Lloyd has selected pieces that are sure to be hits with the • patrons. The Vaudevillians, written' and compiled by Peter Colley and Heinar Piller, with music and arrangements by David Warrack, will as the name implies present the wonderful, crazy, sparkling world of Vaudeville. Magnificent tunes, like Toot, Toot, Tootsie Good-bye; Ma He's Making Eyes at Me: and Swanee will give audiences something to hum about. Hilarious comic routines, a look at backstage life, and good old fashioned foot -tapping, knee -slapping rhythms, from the tradition of Milton Berle to George Burns and Eddie Cantor will give insight in- to the world of those performers who lived and died as The Vaudevillians. grades kindergarten through ten. The nature centre property is also open to the public for hiking, fishing and cross-country skiing. Approximately $13,000 is needed to finish the improvements currently being com- pleted at the centre by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. The Conservation Foundation hopes to raise several thousand dollars through the fund raising dinner. Local businesses will be asked to support the Nature Centre through the donation of raffle and auction items. Tickets to the dinner and information on how local businesses can support this event are available by calling 335-3557. I DO! I DO! - the book and lyrics by Tom Jones with music by Harvey Schmidt is a simple story of marriage. Simple?? The story spans 50 years of a couple's matrimonial life together, from their wed- ding night through parenthood to old age. This is a warm, sentimental piece, although sometimes with "tongue in cheek", sometimes brassy and even bold. The cheer- ful, tuneful score mirrors the moods and events of — this? couple. Playhouse II, having now finalized its season, will be accepting sponsors for each. If your company would like to be a part of Huron Country Playhouse's 1989 successes, and would like information on becoming a Production Sponsor, please call the Playhouse at 238-8387. Main stage sponsors include VG National Trust (Witness for the Prosecution), Labatts Ontario Breweries (Run for your Wife). Huron Country Playhouse finalizes '89 plans for PD.yhouse G "Hey Kids" win Mom a free pot of mums for Mother's Day "May 14". The best design & colouring in each category WINS. The Art will be judged May 7th by a real mom and great grandmother.. The winners art will be on display at the Win- throp Garden Centre. RULES: 1. Name, Age, School and Phone Number must be on back of art. 2. Artwork to be on 8 x 10 Page or bigger. 3. -Artwork will be judged on colour, originality & neatness. 4. Age categories are: 1) 5 & under, 2) 6 & 7, 3) 8 & 9 5. Winners will be notified by phone May 7. Prizes can be picked up prior to Mother's Day at Winthrop Garden Centre. Please forward entries to: Ryan Landscaping, R•R. 4 Walton NOK 1 ZO or drop off at Ryan Landscaping Booth at the Horne & Garden Show in Seaforth Arena on April 26 & 27. ,From SPS's Writer's Worl-d- PIONEERS??? For the last two months Mrs. Elliott's Grade two(students have been involved in a Pioneer unit. In December the class went to Lambton Pioneer Museum where they con- tinued their studies. They toured the village where the guides dressed in clothes of the Pioneer times and then were offered a strange drink called Wassail. They learned about the Victorian Christmas, the blacksmith and activities such as checkers, X's and O's, square dancing and making rugs. Most of all their favorite activity was the wagon ride. On February 2 the Grade twos made stone soup. To make the soup they used cleaned stones, tomatoes, carrots, onions, celery, potatoes, meat, barley, bay leaf, and thyme. After tasting the soup some comments were "yuck, cool, good, yummy!" In all the class enjoyed their unit. - By Lisa Gingerich and Sarah Lamble VOLLEYBALL Two teams from Seaforth Public School were involved in a volleyball tournament in Central Huron Secondary School in Satur- day, February 4, 1989. The girls team had 12 members and the boys had 16 members. Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Reynolds accom- panied them. The other teams involved were Clinton, Huron Centennial, Hullet, Blyth and Vanastra. Cheryl McElwain told us that the girls won one game and one snatch. They came in fifth place. Thomas Wheatly told us that the boys won two games. They came in fourth place. Mrs. Reynolds said, "They did really well." - Reporters Caroline and Lisa LEARNING ABOUT MRS. CLARK Mrs. Clark is a student teacher at Seaforth Public School who helps teach Mrs. Reynold's Grade 8 class. She was sent from the Faculty of Educa- tion at the University of Western Ontario. She lives in the Blyth area with her husband and her three children. Her husband is a veterinarian and Ross is six, Shaun is nine and Erica is 11. She is a Block Parent and with her family she enjoys sailing and camping. She teaches math, english, phys. ed. and the rotary classes. She thinks the children enjoy runn- ing around the gym and she has enjoyed helping the young people with their speeches too! She has been helping at S.P.S. for three weeks now. She will be finished all of her student teaching on , May 5 and hopes to teach in Huron County when she is done. She likes to teach all age groups and likes teaching the junior grades phys. ed. but also likes teaching the older children Family Studies. She really likes working at S.P.S. for it has a "relaxed atmosphere" and the ° 0 ON NIGHTSHADE Keep nightshade out of your fields. 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The Grade 1 students enjoyed the ice cream. - by Cheryl Ribey and Caroline Dyck MISS MCLLWALN Miss McLlwain was a student teacher at Seaforth Public School in Mrs. Thomas' class. She wants to be a teacher somewhere in Middlesex county. She was at Seaforth P.S. for two weeks in February. Miss McElwain lives in London, Ontario. She likes learning to teach at this school. She likes to teach because she likes to work with kids. She would like to teach any grades from 4-8. She would like to teach Family Studies or Science. She also works at a fabric store in London, Ontario. Her favorite active activities are swimming and skating. Miss McLlwain is having fun learn- ing to teach at this school. - By Sean Ludwig and Bruce Griffin from page 1 of November 1, 1988, the 1987 ODA schedule of fees at the same time in 1989, and the 1988 schedule of fees as of November 1990. Mr. Salvona says the primary concern of the employees is wages, and the term of the agreement is also important. "They think three years might be too long. A two year agreement may be more accep- table," said Mr. Salvona. • "That was a good offer, and it was fully recommended by the union bargaining com- mittee," said G.M. Andrew Imanse. "The lockout has been lifted, now it's up to the employees. The job is here and they can 'ELANCO and EDGE ore registered trademarks of Ell Lilly and DoMpany. ELANCO blvidon eh Loh, Garuda Inn. L.. raglatured nssr. 4/002,09 "fabric fantacles" Dress up your home with stylish designs that blend right in with your existing decor. You'll be delighted in the satisfaction of having beautiful custom made drapes and ac- cessories at low cost. Choose from designer fabrics, vertical, horizontal blinds, pleated shades and portfolio. CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE IN -NOME CONSULTATION Dela Sinnamon 522x•312 return to work with the Last offer," he added. Mr. Imanse also noted that more than 65 of the 209 employees did not attend the vote. Mr. Imanse says under the proposed col- lective agreement the average employee with 10 years of service would earn $12.06 per hour, and he says "that's a considerable wage for our area and our industry. How much does General Coach have to pay°" The union bargaining committee met with General Caoch again on Monday night, and another meeting of the union membership was held Tuesday night in Hensall. The out- come of that meeting was not available at press time. THANK -YOU To the public, the organizations, represen- tatives, the guest speaker and entertainment group, the Seaforth Legion and Ladies Auxiliary for the support given our annual Brotherhood Night. The Knights of Columbus of Seaforth & District