The Brussels Post, 1972-03-15, Page 6ENTERTAINMENT:
AT THE
NEW AMERICAN HOTEL
BRUSSELS, ONT.
"Gordon Ross and The Lamplighters"
Friday and Saturday Night
WE FEATURE:—
Turkey — Spareribs and Sauerkraut — Fish and Chips
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DANCING
at
FAMILY
PARADISE
Huron 4H Organization Sets Dates for Meetings
Th9. 441 Club movement In
Canada remain$ as one Of the
strong youth organizations of the
World. Membership in Canada is
getting close to the 80,000 mark
in over 700 different agricul-
tural clubs.
The chief objectives of 4-H
are:
!. To provide experience for
young people which will assist
with their personal growth and
development.
2. To motivate young people to
Prepare themselves for res-
ponsible living.
3. To help young people:
(a) develop an appreciation of
agriculture and the major role
it plays in community life.
(b) develop self-confidence and
the ability to work with others.
(C) develop a sense of res-
ponsibility and qualities of
leadership.
(0) acquire the habits and atti-
tudes necessary for a satisfy-
ing home and community life.
(e) acquire knowledge and
skills of modern agriculture.
On March 20th through to
March 24th, most of the 4-H
Clubs in Huron County will be
organized. 4-H Clubs are open to
girls and boys who have reached
their 11th birthday by January
1st, 1972 and have not reached
their 21st birthday by December
31st, 1972,
Clubs offered are as follows:
4-H Beef or Dairy Calf Clubs;
Feed and care for one calf during
the club year. Junior Heifer -
born between January 1st and.
May 1st, 1972. Senior Heifer -
born between July 1st and Dec-
ember 31st, 1971. Baby beef
steers and heifers for market
purposes are also in thii Senior
age group. or maybe a group of
five or more steers.
4-H Swine Club: To feed and
care
1) one pair of weaning s9wP
for the club year or
2) one Weanling sow to be kept
for breeding purposes and one
pig, either sow or barrow, for
market purposes.
Senior members (16 as of.
January 1st, 1972) of a Swine
Club may enroll in a Market
Hog Club where they feed and
care for a minimum of five
market hogs.
4-H Field Crop Clubs: The
members must seed and care
for one acre, of either corn or
forage or white beans.
Multi-Project Clubs: Mein-
tiers in field Crop, may take
up to three difference projects
within the same club.
4-H Tractor and Machinery
Maintenance Clubs: Keep records
of the cost of operating and
maintaining the farm tractor
during the club year. Study eco-
nomical tractor operation and
maintenance and learn how to
make minor adjustments.
Senior Projects (members
must be 16 as of January 1st,
1972).
Conservation: Many projects
are available, dealing with
forests, soil, water, fish and
Wildlife in our modern economy.
What The Tax Change Can Mean
by J. J. Hagarty, Area
Co-ordinator and Farm Man-
agement Specialist, Ontario
Department of Agriculture
For the past two years -
following the White Paper, we
have heard a lot about the new
tax proposals. Now that the chan-
ges are no longer proposals, but
are in fact law; we continue
to hear even more, One theme
that seems popular is "don't
worry - the average taxpayer
has nothing to be concerned
about. All this about capital gains
and valuation day does not apply
to the average taxpayer." But,
what about farmers? They may be
glad to hear they are not con-
sidered average; in fact, they
must be considered special. Be-
cause the farmer is a business
man, he does have a number of
things to be concerned about.
Okay - What are they?
A new Provincial Succession
Duty with increased exemp-
ions, but double the old rates.
The $10,000. once in a life-
time gift of farm property is
out - you can still make gifts
of $2,000. to one individual -
up to a total of $10•,000. per
year.
You can still file on the cash
basis - but all new capital
assets must be depreciated
on the diminishing balance
basis.
No more basic herd additions
except for the year 1971 -
when filing this year prior
to April 30th.
If you sell milk quota this
year - then 20 per cent of
its value will be added to
taxable income - eventually
50 per cent will be added to
income.
- Those buying quota can de,
preciate one half of it - at
10 per cent per year.
Capital gains tax is effect-
ive as of January 1st, 1972.
What should a farmer do now?
What can he put off for a few
months?
From now until April 30th,
everyone will be filing their 1971
returns under the old rules. This
gives some breathing room; a
chance to learn more details
before filing next year.
The main thing that farrne-rs
can d o now is: record a pres-
ent fair market value of land,
buildings, machinery and exist-
ing basic herd. This should go
on all records - such as CAN-
FARM, accountants reports, etc.
In a few years these records
may be very valuable assets.
How do you know what value
to place on these capital as-
sets?
A.A.C.I. following his name. He
will also tell you how much it
will cost prior to any agreement.
BEWARE of strangers who sol-
icit work. The report by an.
Accredited Appraiser does not
need to be done immediately.
An appraisal done in the next
few years can provide the doc-
umentation as to the value on
December 31st, 1971.
2. A real estate man will
give a letter of opinion for $50.
to $100. An auctioneer could give
a similar opinion on the live-
stock and machinery.
3. A do-it-yourself project.
This may not be wise if you live
near a city and expect the land
to go up quickly in -value. How-
ever, my guess is that for most
farms, the Department of Nat-
ional Revenue will accept real-
istic appraisals done with care
by the individual owner. Record
as much information as you can
think of:
(a) LAND - year of purchase
and purchase price, pantie-
ularily if recently pur-
chased - an agricultural val-
ue as well as a present
market value - sales of sim-
ilar properties - condition
of development, clearing,
leveling or tiling - produc-
tivity of property - a de-
tailed sketch of the property
showing powerlines, bushes.
roans, permanent 'wahines-
location of nearby property
that may affect present val-
uation.
(b) BUILDINGS AND MACHIN-
ERY - structure, material,
year constructed or pur-
chased, major repairs or
changes and condition.
(c) BASIC HERDS - number of
animals, age of animals,
productivity of animals,
(R.O.P. or D.H.I.A. records).
weights of animals, similar
sale values.
Take a few pictures.
Don't send these records to
anyone - keep them in a safe
place. When you sell the farm
you will need this information.
And if you spend your -remain-
ing days on the farm, your child-
ren will say, ,,My, wasn't he
a smart old fellow."
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BRUSSELS
FRIDAY and SATURDAY NIGHT:—
"THE HUMMINGBIRDS"
From Elmira
Dining Lounge Open Sunday 4 to 7 p.m.
Licensed under L.C.B.O.
In the
Series of Special Services at
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
on
SUNDAY, MARCH 19th
at 11:30 a.m.
The "Leithe" Band, consisting of Ray LeDrew,
John Elliott, Allan Cardiff and Dale Wheeler
will assist in the morning service.
The Church is making a special effort to appeal to and please
all age groups. We especially urge the Young People to attend.
The next special service will be on
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 2nd
SUNDAY, APRIL 16th
The Inspirations, Gospel Singers from
Guelph will assist
HURON COUNTY 4-H
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS
1. BRUSSELS CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
Monday, March 20th, 1972 at 2 p.m.
— Brussels 4-H Calf Club
2. HOWICK CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
Monday, March 20th, 1972 at,,,I11
— Howick 4-H Calf Club
— North Huron 4-H Corn Club
3. —BLYTH PUBLIC SCHOOL
Tuesday, March 21st, 1972 at 8 p.m.
— Blyth 4-14 Dairy Calf Club
Blyth-Belgrave 4-H Beef Club
- Blyth 4-H Corn Club
The Huron County 4-H Machinery Maintenance 0llith
and the Huron County 4-H Conservation Club will be or-
patio' ed at a later date.
Enrolment forms can be filled out and handed in at
the Organizational meeting for these clubs and any other
clubs that you may wish to join. You may also enroll by
Sending your .application form to 'the Ontario Depart-
Mint of Agriculture & Food, Box 159, Clinton, Ontario.
All boys and girls who have reached their 11th birth-
day by Sanitary 1st, 1972, and have not reached their
21st birthday by December 31st, 1972, are invited to join
one of these clubs.
If you are a parent who would like to see your child
join a 4-H Club, please feel free to contact Leonard
MacGregor, Extension Assistant, Ontario Department of
Agriculture & Food at 4823428 or in the evenings at
482-7986.
Huron County 4-H Agricultural
Club Leaders' Association
!. Hire an Accredited Ap-
praiser. This is the safest
way. He is a professional and
his judgement will likely stand
up in court. However, It could
cost $150. - $800; and there
are very few who are qualified.
We know of only a few such men.
CAUTION - An Accredited Ap-
praiser will have the Initials
6--THE BRUSSELS POST, MARCH 15, 1972
Refreshments Available
Family Paradise Camping
and Snowmobile Club
DANCES
Fri. March 17 •- Ken Wilbee
(Advance sale only)
Sat. March 25 - Ken Scott
Lunch Served
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