The Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-02-24, Page 8Page 8—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, February 24, 1988
Investigation continues
into deer shooting
CRIME_
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce is seeking
the public's assistance in the investigation
of illegally taken deer in Lindsay
Township, north of Lion's Head.
The Qwen Sound office of the Ministry of
Natural Resources reports that on
November 7th, 1987 the remains of two
antlerless deer had been found on the
Flame Road in the vicinity of Gilles Lake
in Lindsay Township.
Investigation revealed that the remains
were of an adult doe and a female fawn.
The remains had been transported to the
site in two feed bags and appeared to have
been either crudely or hurriedly but-
chered. The meat had been removed from
the hind legs and pelvic bones, however
the front half of the doe only had a small
amount of meat removed. The heart from
both deer were also left behind:
The deer had been shot during the open
season, however it is felt that the per-
son(s) responsible did not have tags for
antlerless deer permits as is required. The
individual(s) responsible for this senseless
slaughter have not been apprehended. The
illegal taking of our natural resources is
everyone's business.
If you feel that you can help in this or any
other case, Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce
is willing to pay a reward up to $1,000 for
information that leads to an arrest. Call
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-265-3787. You need
not identify yourself and all information is
strictly confidential.
At the stockyards
Choice steers and heifers at the Brussels
Stockyards sold $1.00 lower than last week
with buyers being more selective on
heavier steers. Cows sold very strong and
pigs sold actively at higher prices.
There were 760 cattle and 495 pigs on of-
fer at the sale last week.
Choice steers sold 87 to 92 with sales to
97. Good steers sold 84 to 87 while heavy
steers sold 82 to 85.
Fourteen steers consigned by Maple
Emblem Farms of RR1 Dungannon,
averaging 1187 lbs. sold for a average
price of 89.93 with sales to 93.50.
Choice exotic heifers sold 86 to 91 with
sales to 92.25. Good heifers sold 82 to 86.
A hereford heifer consigned by Gordon
Doughteyr of RR3 Goderich, weighing "980
lbs, sold for 91.
Choice cows sold 60 to 65 with sales to a
high of 80.00. Good cows sold 58 to 62 while
canners and cutters sold 54 to 58.
Pigs, 20 to 30 lbs, traded to a high of 1.34
per pound. Pigs 40 to 50 lbs traded to a high
of 1.18 per pound while large hogs, 70 to 80
pounds traded to a high of .93 per pound.
Brussles Stockyards will hold another
sheep and lamb sale on Friday, March 4
starting at 3 p.m. If you would like more in-
formation on this special sale, call
887-6461.
Pork off referendum
The board of directors of the Ontario
Federation of Agriculture voted earlier
this week to have pork withdrawn from the
so-called Grenville Resolution.
The Grenville Resolution, named after
1988 I RINGS TWO
IMPORTANT•
CHANGES TO THE
ONTARIO FARM
TAX REBATE
PROGRAM
CHANGE NUMBER ONE: •
The Ontario Farm Tax Rebate program •
now makes two payments a year to farmers
and farm property owners, compared to
-one annual payment previously.
CHANGE NUMBER TWO:
Those eligible for the program will receive
Iwo forms to complete—one in the spring
and the second one in early. fall. Each must
he completed and returned to obtain each
payment.
Completing the first forth will generate a
payment Of approximately 50'. of the
total 1988 rebate based on the previous
year's eligible tax levy.
Completing the second form will result
in a second payment for the balance of the
property owners' 1988 rebate and
will he based on the owners' actual
1988 eligible tax levy.
WHAT STAYS THE SAME
The Ontario Farm Tax Rebate program is
designed to ease the tax burden faced by •
farmers.
Farmers are not, required to pre -pay a
portion of their municipal taxes -to qualify
for the rebate.
100% of municipal taxes on eligible farm
land and outbuildings may he rebated.
No rebate will be paid for taxes levied on
farm 'residences and one acre of land.
There will he no reassessment of farm
properties unless changes to the property
that would normally require reassessment
are nrtdc.
For more information about the Ontario
Farm Tax Rebate program and the changes.
contact:
Ministry of
Agriculture
and Food
Farm Assistance Programs
Branch
7� ' Bay Street, 12th floor
Toronto, Ontario M5G. 2E5
ONTARIO Or call collect (416) 585-6565.
Jack Riddell,
David Peterson,
Minister
Premier
its originating county, was passed at the
OFA's 1986 convention and was further en-
dorsed by the convention of 1987.
The resolution called for the OFA to
work with red meat commodity groups
and for the Provincial Government to put
in place a referendum on marketing
methods for all red meats, on an individual
commodity basis.
The resolution has since proven con-
troversial, rasiing concerns particularly
among hog .. farmers as evidenced by
debates at their regional meetings leading
up to the Ontario Pork Producers'
Marketing Board annual meeting to be
held in mid-March.
The decision taken by the OFA board of
directors demonstrates the extent of con
cern the Federation has about the situation
as it stands today. The move should
reassure pork producers that the Grenville
Resolution will no longer be pursued as it
relates to pork, and that their membership .
in the Federation is highly valued.
Fairs program
under review
The federal government's 52 -year-old
Agricultural Fairs program, which pro-
vides $2.4 million in funding to 214
agricultural fairs across Canada, is under
review.
Recognizing the program review is caus-
ing apprehension in some communities,
Agriculture Minister John Wise today of-
fered assurances that the governrnent is
well aware of the importance of these fairs
to the agricultural community and that no
decisions have been made on possible
changes.
"Agricultural fairs serve as a link bet-
ween urban and rural populations, in addi-
tion to providing information and recogni-
tion to the community," Mr. Wise said.
"Anychanges to the program must
recognize the importance of these fairs to
the fabric of rural life, while using our
limited financial resources to best meet
the needs to today's agricultural com-
munity," Mr. Wise noted.
In 1985, the government invited
representatives from provincial govern-
ments and the farm community to join a
consultative process aimed at moderniz-
ing the program.
Following discussions with the various
parties concerned, recommendations for
change were submitted to Agriculture
Canada by a committee representing
Canadian fair and exhibition organiza-
tions. Livestock breed associations have
also submitted recommendations.
"It is important that the views of all
parts of the agricultural community be
taken into consideration," Mr. Wise said.,!
Any changes that may be made to the
program that require long-term planning
within the fair industry will be phased in to
allow the industry and provincial govern-
ments ample adjustment time.