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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1979-07-12, Page 15rmers &. energy Everybody gets caught in the inflation squeeze, espedally people on a fixed, income with no hope of an increase to equal spiralling prima. But the basic industries get hit hard, including apiculture. For many of us, the expected increases in energy costs may be COW by a pay increase. Farmers, though, need that energy to produce food. . If production costs increase to the point where farmers just cannot continue to farm, we'll all starve, Agriculture is still the most important industry in Canada and don't you forget it, More than 401 per cent of the gross national, Product is generated through the food chain, No other industry can make that statement. Others would like to make it, mind you, such as the steel industry. But only agriculture can. I cannot, for the life of me, understand what the independent truckers in the United States hope to gain by their strike. They say they want someone to subsidize them for the cost of diesel fuel. • You know who will subsidize them. The poor taxpayer. It's enough to make you weep when pictures in the papers show an Unhappy farmerplowing dozens of acres of lettuce back into the ground because the fanner cannot get. a trucker to, take the produce to market. Yet the poor farmer keeps getting Criticized by almost every sector of the economy. Beef prices are high, so high that people are turning to substitutes. Who gets blamed? The beef producer. "'They're making a killing at our expense," said a teacher friend of mine the other day. '4They're going to price themselves right out of the market."' Yet, where was he when beef producers were dropping out of business like flies in the fall a few years ago when beef Producers were losing money? The Consumers. AssOciation of Canada deplored food price inflation last fall in a brief ' to the first ministers Huro • BY ALICE Gin The land use committee ,Of the Huron County Federations of Agriculture has reeo JN3I 2C7 mendedthat Attorney Gen. confereoce. The association, did not relate the food price inflation to the rest of inflation across the nation. They, of all people, should know that food price increases have not been significantly different from other prices. The association failed to suggest that Canadians are spending less of their disposable income on food these days, even, with, nflatioo, than they did 20 years ago, It seems to me that too many Canadians cemplain about farmers, too manyare interested Only in the few pennies •they might save if imported food is allowed to come into this country with no barriers. It seems to me, too, that farmers would like some indication from Canadians that they--farrners—are wanted and appreciated in this country. They would like some indication from senior governments that farmland is a limited resource and should not be gobbled up by urban sprawl with little or no thought for farmers. Farmers would like to know'iiiiether Canadians want the family farm preserved. Fanners have the distinct impression, as articulated recently by the Christian Fanners Federation, that most Canadians do not care if their food is produced here by Canadians or by some branch plant of some international conglomerate. For a few pennies difference, Canadian consumers buy • imported fruits and vegetables and Canadian farmers end up plowing those fruits and vegetables back into the .ground, • Farmers get frustrated and angry w en urban consumers expect them to provide land corridors for gas lines, pipe lines, hydro lines, roads, Ocky-tacky subdivisions and asphalt -covered shopping plazas. And garbage dumps, industrial waste dumps and nuclear waste dumps.: TfirOugh all this, the farrneffeeps right on producing to 611 all those hungry bellies in the cities, • Jack s' Jottings . . Bewa..e of BY JACK RIDDELL, M.P.P. At this time of year, many. homeowners are taking a look at their properties With a view • to • carrying out necessary • repairs, making improvements and, perhaps re -stocking their gardens. However, as theMinister' of Consumer and Commercial 4 Is it any wonder farmers are complaining? proposal tinder the Petty Trespass AO. Under the proposed legis. lotion the maximum fines for treSpOSSing would be •gral Boy McMurtry consider inereased frorn SIM to some Changes to the pro- $1.000- Nse, landowners posed legislation; on ires. would be asked to mark their passing on privately -owned. property with signs or some land. type of coloured Marker to The government is propos- indicate if trespassing is ine to replace the Petty forbidden on their property. Trespass ,Act with two new Mr. Hill said his commit - pieces of legislation - the tee rceonurended that the ()copiers' Liability Act and, only •cauSe for landowner the TreSrutSs to Property Act. liability in, the event of 4 The attorney general injury to ,sOotoOtiO trespass,, recently requested public ing on the property sbould be • reaction"" to the PrapoSed— when an act has been done legislation. b• the landOwner With Gordon Hill of Varna, "deliberate intent to cause chairman of the land use harm to someone coming on committee, said his commit* the land." He said the land tee recognizes the proposals use committee also recom- outlined in the new acts are a mended that rather than definite improvement to the putting sign S Or markers an current situation existing the property warning people Beef congress to feature trade show • The first annual Ontario The Hon. John Wise, Beef Congress is scheduled Federal Minister of Agri. for the Western Fair culture, will open Thursday's Grounds on Wednesday and program. Presentations will Thursday, July 1,8th and follow on Future Profits in 19th: The show is open from the feedlot, Future Profits in 9:30 a.m, to 6 p,nt. each day Cow -calf, There will also be a and features a large agri- program on environment business trade show as well . management. This section as an educational program will include presentations on each day. - Government Regulations and. The Hon. Wm. Newman, New Concepts in Ventilation Provincial Mioister of Agri- and Runoff Control. The culture', will p ro the show at afternoon inchltdes talks on 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The Drug Withdrawal, Planned offieial opening will be' fol- Breedi lowed by presentations on ng -prostaglandin, a. Beef Cattle Financing, Mar- Final ReP°tt on the Bruce • • to keep off the landhhere should bea positive entry system of signs so lattdown- ers can indicate when they would welcome people using their land for recreational OSOS. Mr. Hill said his conunit- tee also recommended to the Minister that there shouldn't be a limit to the damages award a judge could assess on the conviction of a tres- passer and that the glomages awarded should be equal to the full amount Of darriages incurred. Finallyt the local commit- tee recommended there -be a mandatory fine for trespass- ing conviction passers. The committee's recom- mendations were forWarded both to the Ontario Feder- ation of Agriculture and to Attorney General McMurtry - - GUEST SPEAKER The guest speaker at Thursday's federation meet- ing, held at Huron Centen- nial School', Brucefield, was George Kloster, president of the Oxford Cnuntv Fede ation of Agriculture. Mr. KlOSIer showed his organi zation's agricultural film, A Question of Balance. Mr, Kloster explained his group decided te make the film three years ago when there was 'a great deal of discussion in Oxford County about drawing up an official land use plan for the county. Mi Kloster 'said While inter- est groups such as land developers were well repre- sented in diseussions with county officials, •no one was t Outlook and County Health Study and a - keFt.st Flaccid summary spealcer on Facing • shad Business. o ercitors The Wednesday afternoon program features speakers There is a $5.00 entry fee the r uture Profitab ly. the names and addresses of people for whom he has recently completed work and check to see if these people are satisfied- - Don't pay more than 10% down as a deposit. • — Under ' the Mechanics Lien Act you are regrouredlo withhold 15%" or the fotal Relations has warned, 'amount of the contract for 37 • consumers should" beware of days after completion of the fly-by-night operators. job. This protects you if the Frank Drea said that the Consumer Services office contractor failis to pay the receives many • complaints subcontractor or employees. about driveway pavers, pool The full amount should not installers, renovators pail until the job has been roofers and other. home completed...to , your • improvement contractors satisfaction • every spring.'Most of the — Get vvarranty details in people in this business are writing. 'Remember a ,honest and competent" said warranty is only good as the Mr. Drea, •"but there are a company backing it. • few bad apples who do poor — Get starting • and jobs or. do not •finish what completion dotes in writing. they start and disappear You will not be happy it for before the consumer can do instance, • your :new anything about it." Many swimming pool is not complaints involve completed until September. contractors who did not complete the work as agreed' — If a contract is involved, in the contract. In one make sure it clearly specifes instance a home renovator all work to be done. • tore a kitchen apart and then In addition to these disappeared with • the general points, consumers payment. should follow this advice Customers should be able when dealing with con. to avoid such incidents by tractors in the following following these guidelines: fields. — Have ic• firm idea of DRIVEWAY PAVERS what you want done before •works begins. Changing your — Be wary of contractors who say . they are in the mind half way through can neighbourhood only for the be very costly. day and offer bargain prices. -- •Deal with businesses • -- Remember that the which have . earned good contractor giving the cheap - reputations in •the est estimate will not community. Call your local do the best job. Better Business Bureau or ne"ssarilY. 1 1 — Remember, once you have signed thecontract it is a legal and binding docu- ment: Make' sure the contract specifies all work to be done . before you sign. • -- When the contractor quotes the' asphalt depth, ,. make sure he is referring to ' asphalt,' About two inches of compacted ashalt• is normal. • — Remember that the contractor is not responsible for, damage to the driveway caused by .spilled gas or • sharp objects. He is also not responsible for weeds growing through the asphalt • unless the contract stated • weed killer would be used. ROOFERS — Pay a reputable roofer for an inspection to deter- mine whether you need a new roof or repairs. • — Remember that a long- , term warranty can be worth- less if the company does not survive as • long as the warranty applies. • Make sure the estimate includes all costs which may ! • include stripping old shingles, clean-up and carpentry Work. The Ministry offers many services to assist consumers. In addition to handling complaints at the consumer service offices, free material on home repairs, insulation, consumer protection, mail- order, phony charities and . many • related areas is available, Contact Consumer Information Centre, Ministry of • Consumer •and Commercial Relations, 555 Yonge Street, Toronto, M7A , Chamber of Commerce about • this Make sure any 'Water Well' • constructor' conforms to local 1 DR by-laws. If you are adding ILLING1 anything permanent to your I home, youl will have to get a I I building permit from City 1 W.D. Hopper This is NOT the don- 1 4 and Sons tractor's responsibility. ; MODERNROTARY1 — Get at least three •Al RIG writtentstimates providing a I Nell 527-1737 detailed list of all work to be I Durl 527-0828 I done, including dean -up. I 527 0775 Ask, the contractor for • .. Harold Jordafl •••• t.. :.,Eitteto trio .to. • • TRENCHING0111 types . • • induitrialt Hanittit Iarm. Wiring 040ra ,poliesAnstalled and, • 'Line -wok • 34$0.9957 • •1 on Sealed Silos, Unsealed fo-F both morning and after - 2H6 or call (416) 963-1111 . plus Feeding Cattle in Corn Conn - Beef Nutrition and anoso270sop ea da isoenssfeioenstothe collect calls are accepted. try -Corn Stalk Utilization. grounds. f A Sea 0 rth area 4-H kids • • Fluron county's 4-1-1. Livestock and Field Crops Judging Competition had 144 corn• p year. Senior: competitions were open to young • people 18 to 30 years of age and to all those who are graduates of a two year diploma course in agriculture. Winners were: Alan Powe, #2, Centralia - score 754 out of a possible 850 and Paul Pavkeje, #2, Centralia - score 715 out of a possible 850. In the intprrnechate class there were 32 competitors; 15 to 17 years of age. Winners were: Brian McGavin #4, Walton - score 75p out of a possible 850 and Bruce Godkin, #11; Walton - sore 732 out of a possible 850. • • • Junior competitions had .43 competitors 13-14 years of age. Winners were Bill ICinsman, #2, Kippen - score 699 out of a Possible 850 and Greg Hoggarth, #2, Kippen - score 697 out of a possible 850. Novice 'had 38 competitors 12 to 17 years of age entering the Judging Conipetition for the first time and last year's Pre 4-11 club meinbers. • Winners were Cathy MeGavin,' #4 Walton socre 703 out of a possible 850 and Larry Henry, #6, Goderich - score 675 nut of.a possible 850. • •• In pre 4-H there were 21 competitors - 11 • years of age. Winners were Paul Dodds, #1, Seaforth score 625 out of a possible 850 and Christine Stapleton, #2, Auburn score 624 out of a possible 80. • Winners of Trophies & Awards were: The United Co-operative of OntarinTrophy - highest score in entire competition was awar Won by Alan Powe . #2', 'Centralia, Runner- up - Brian McGaYin. #4. Walton. ' The C.I.L. Trophy for the highest score • in 5wine-Section was won by 7 Ron Godkin, #1„ Walton - score 93 out of a possible 100. Runner.up - Cheryl Stewart, #1, Kirkton - score.93 out of a possible 100. Tie broken reasons for entire competition.. The Huron County Milk Committee Award: for the highest score in Dairy Section -was Won - Larry Henry, #6, Goderich - score 96 out of a possible 100. Runners-up were Jeannie Brand, #2, Bayfield - score 95 out of a possible 100. Elizabeth Stewart, #1, Dublin score 95 out of a possible 100. The Cyanamid. of Canada. Award for highest score in Sheep Section went to • Oscar Meier, #4. Brussels score 98 out of a possible 100. Runners-up were David Townsend, #4, Seafotth score 97 out of a possible 100, David Marshall, #3, Blyth score 97 out of possible 100. The Huron Cattlemen's Association . Award for the highest score in Beef section was won bY' - Brian McGavin, #4, Walton - score 98 out of a possible 100 runners-up were Sherri Marshall, #3, Blyth score 98 . out of a possible 100 and Bruce. Godkin, #1, Walton -.score 9$ out of a possible 100; tie broken oicreasons for entire conipetition, The Winston •Powell Award for the highest score in Horse Section wag won by; - Jennifer Johne, AUbttrii- score 95 out of a possible 100. Ruoners-up were Jackie Brand, #3, 'Clinton - Score 93 out of a possible 100. Terry Srnitii, 111,i Walton - • score 93 out of a possible 100. We have received another shipment of. BALER TWINE Buy it now while supply lasts. We also have different FLY SPRAYS aerosol bombs, spray concentrates mist machines . t THE HUR N EXPQSITOR, JULY it, 191: really representing farmers. Me. Kugler pointed out since farmers make up only five per cent of the popu- lotion, they needed to eonm YieCe the general population to share their views to land. Use in the Count y. They decided to' pwdueea filni outlining their views an agri- COlture and the dangers Of encroaching urbanization. The film took two years to produce and cost tilt grotty S22,000. The speaker said the film bas since been, shown all across the province On television, at agricultural conferences and has even been sent to Europe for Viewing. , Mr. Kloster said county officials congratulated the Oxford County F. or A. for having the 'greatest influence On the way the official plan for the county finally shaped up Linder the Oxford plan. there are buffer zones be- tween intensive agrictiltural areas and urban centres and severances are allowed only in the case of the purchases of adjoining farms. without a Special appeal process. Bill Crawford, the field - man for the Huron County federation, told the audience the executive will be can- vassing for new federation members in Stephen, Us - borne and Ashfield town- ships on July 17 to 19. The executive also asked federation members to -sub. I, mit the names of those people in the county who have made lk Worthwhile contribution to agriculture for the euntlei. Hum County Federation of Apiculture Award, Jest oment by JACK LAVENDER Isn't it amazing how clearly we see in others the faults we ignore in ourselves? What you don't know may not hurt you, but It will sure amuse a lot of other people. • I • 4Ir • • • Anybody who Isn't pulling hls weight Is.probably pushlnghis luck, The ideal tax loophole Is being a 65 year old college student with an oil well, • • • • • • Optometrist to patient: "Your eyes are fine. It's the world that's out of focus." It's easy to see why we can service what we sell • at JACK'S. Small Engine Repair Service, 107 Queen St" Hartsell, 262-2103 1, Central Machining For Your * RAILINGS (Interior or Extorlor) • *:COLUMN POSTS *DIVIDERS • 1 • • • • • 9 9 9 • • 9 9 • 99 • • • 9 9 • • • • • 9 • • • 9 • • • 9 9 1 • • • • All Ornamental Iron Is Custom -Made. Choose from dozens of designs, • CALL:;. 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