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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.