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The Citizen, 1991-01-23, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1991. Bleak future predicted for small pork producers The future for small-scale pork producers isn’t bright, Jim Good­ hand, chairman of the Ontario Pork Producers Marketing Board told the Huron County Pork Producers annual meeting in Varna Friday night. Mr. Goodhand told the 80 farm­ ers present that “no matter what government programs you design. 1 don’t think you can keep the very small producers.” With the likeli­ hood that smaller producers can’t be saved, work must be done to help the medium and larger farm­ ers, he said. But while bigger seems to be better among hog producers, a small-is-beautiful philosophy seems to be growing among hog Looking backward processors. While the number of major packing plants has been dropping there has been a doubling to small processors. He pointed to one plant in eastern Ontario that grew from processing 200 hogs a week to 400 and soon will be able to handle 7,000 hogs a week. It will take all the hogs east of Toronto plus 3,000 hogs from west of the processing 200 hogs a week to 400 and soon will be able to handle 7,000 hogs a week. It will take all the hogs east of Toronto plus 3,000 city, he said. The small processor has found he can deliver daily to small chain stores and other markets that the large packers can’t afford to serve, he said. Major packers deal with the head-offices of large chains like Loblaws and A & P. “I think you’re going to see more and more plants processing 1,000 to 2,000 hogs a week,” Mr. Goodhand said. He rejected criticism that large Ontario packers have out of date plants. While the buildings may be old, he said, the equipment inside is up to date. Mr. Goodhand also dealt with the new grading system introduced by the board. The system is designed, he said, to encourage farmers to produce animals the packers want and discourage hogs under 70 kg. The new system rewards premium yields in the 75-90 kg. range with a big dropoff for hogs under 70 kg. There are now nine classes instead of 10, he said. Continued from page 4 Allin’s farm at RR 1, Blyth, for the past two months, was the latest of a long line of Clydesdales to be exported to the U.S.A, by Aubrey Toll of RR 3, Blyth to join the celebrated Budweiser Beer eight­ horse hitches that are famous throughout North America. Three families in the area pro­ duced world-class athletes and have managed to help them to the top of their avocation. Kevin Wheeler of RR 5, Brussels and his partner Michelle Menzies of Pres­ ton had the chance to skate at Canada’s own Winter Olympics. They had to first compete at the Canadian National Figure Skating Championship held in Victoria. Peter MacDonald of RR 3, Brussels and his partner, Kerrie Shepherd of RR 1, Blyth competed in the Novice Dance Division at the Canadian Finals in a second arena at almost the exact time that Kevin and Michelle skated. FIVE YEARS AGO JANUARY 22,1986 Ethel area reisdents Eddie Saxon and Murray Smith enjoyed a winter survival weekend in the Drayton area with the Listowel Squadron 769 Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area held a “fun in the snow day”. The day included an indoor session on winter birds, a picnic lunch in the education centre, films, and later snowshoeing or skiing out on a winter hike. The Brussels Brownies were invited to a Skating Party hosted by the Blyth Brownies at the Blyth arena. Skating was held from 2:15 - 3:15. Refreshments were enjoyed afterwards, and ribbons were given out to the girls to commemorate the day. Public needs to know about crime Wingham Hospital offers course on back problems Continued from page 5 uplift, inspire and give leadership” she should subscribe to church periodicals. Articles in any media consist of reporting news - good or bad. Most often crime reports are unpleasant, however, they are of great importance in that they make us aware realistically of the dan­ gers in our world. After mentioning the man who pleaded guilty to sexual assault, she refers to him as a victim being pushed in the mud. Wake up lady, he was the lawbreaker, the woman was the victim. No one would plead guilty to a charge like that unless they were guilty. She gives the impression that people only make a mistake once and should be given a chance to prove themselves. In the same sense these articles of crime reporting give us the chance to identify the criminals in our society and therefore help us to take precautions if necessary to protect ourselves and our children. Rehabilitation for someone like the man in the sexual assault case does not happen simply because it was mentioned in the paper. When someone assaults another person they should automatically lose their right to hold their head up with pride, especially in front of family and friends. In fact, I believe in a case such as this, family and neighbours should be especially informed to protect any children who may come in contact with such a person. Embarrassment alone isn’t always enough as we often learn through the media, as many criminals have prior charges and some will be charged again in the future. It is important to remember that any degradation is brought on by themselves and her comparison to a traffic ticket is quite naive. It is a shame that such a fine newspaper such as The Citizen should be judged so harshly by some, because of actual reporting. It is most defintely the lady’s loss in cancelling her subscription. Not once in her letter does she mention the attack victim - does A “Back Education Course” will be offered on Wednesday, Febru­ ary 20, 1991 at the Wingham and District Hospital. Individuals who have experien­ ced, or are interested in preventing low back pain, are encouraged to attend. Topics to be discussed include: anatomy and functional changes, activities of daily living, the effects of stress and self help techniques. This course will start at 9 a.m. Participants require a family doc­ tor’s referral to attend the course and will be assessed prior to the course date. The registration fee of $30 includes the cost of handouts and refreshment breaks. For more information please call 357-3210, Ext. 273. EASY COME - EASY GO that mean anything? As they say, there are two sides to every story. Wake up lady - LEARN!!! The Sexual Assault Victim Journalists failing public Continued from page 5 what’s going on. These are old problems for journalists going back to the state­ ment that “The first casualty of war is truth” but we like to think we’ve risen above all that in our ability to get the truth to the citizens. Journalists like to pat themselves on the back that the power of television helped end the Vietnam War by showing Ameri­ cans back home what war was really like. So far journalists have failed miserably in conveying the realities of this war. Hopefully they’ll find a better way to do their job in the days ahead. " ■ \ Make the BLYTH - 523-4792 OR BRUSSELS - 887-9114 oice r Right HAS FAX Yes, a complete Facsimile Transfer Service is now available through The Citizen newspaper. You can now send or receive maps, photographs, financial statements, graphs, documents of any de script ion right from either of our off ices and it’s completely confidential. 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