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Times Advocate, 1984-12-12, Page 21AV TEIIS OR'CINAL DOCUMENT 15 IN VERY POOR CONDITION 1984 wa a yearor told Broadwell thinks returns for secretary -treasurer, told the ed versus conventional wide white beans in 1984 will ex- producers the 1983 crop was row white bean study con- ceed those for soybeans by marketed for an average ducted in 1984 in Perth and over $100 per acre. price of $34.20 per bag. Huron counties in cooperation Broadwell reported on a Dealers recieved a basic han- with the two countries' soil very successful conference die of $4.03 plus 20t per bag and crop improvement held in Leeds Castle, bonus based on the return to associations. England, for overseas can- the producer. Storage and in- In 1983 the average yield for ners and brokers. All eight terest charges were down solid seeded white beans was Ontario export dealers at -from the previous year. 1,247 pounds per acre, below tended. A direct result was $8 While the ballots for the the provincial average yield million in export sales and a election of directors were be of 1,300. This year, though the further $2 million ing counted, soil and crops provincial average remained domestically. specialist Pat Lynch reported Randy Hull, the Board's the same, the average yield The mood was up -beat when over 100 bean producers gathered in the Stanley township community centre for the annual meeting of district 4. Alan South, said the board had marketed 838,000 bags of beans for an average net to producers of $28.41 per bag. With an average yield of 13 bags per acre, this resulted in an average return of $369.33 per acre for the 1983 crop, the third-highest return in the Board's history. South said this year growers were the recipients of federal and provincial stabilization for the 1982 crop. The federal stabilization board paid $12.48 per bag to producers of 1982 beans for a total of approximately $20 million. The provincial pro- gram provided a further $1.09 to the one-third of producers who participated in the volun- tary program. The 1977 crop litigation was settled, and final payments to 1977 crop producers were made in April. OBPMB manager Charles Broadwell also had good news. Sixty percent of 1984's expected one -million -bag crop has been sold, and nets out at $26.09. r The estimated cost of production is $22.1 on the results of a solid seed- on acreage in the study was DIRECTORS - Four OBPMB directors were elected at the annual meeting of bean producers in District 4, held in the Stanley township complex. Newly elected direc- tors Bill McGregor (left) and Torn Consitt (second from right) chat with re-elected directors Cec Desjardine and Gordon Hill. Ames - Serving South Huron, North Middlesex December 12, 1984 dvocate & North Lambton Since 1873 Pagel A 1,411. Ex Rico has bean the outstanding variety over the past two years, yielding an average of 1,669. Kentwood came in--seeond--with 1,283 pounds per acre. A two-year summary shows growers who took part in tile study harvested an average of 1,507 pounds on solid seed- ed acres of F x Rico, and 1,756 in wide rows. Kentwood yields were 1,202 and 1,446. With no limiting factor such as white mold or adverse weather, Bev Hill harvested 1,990 pounds per acre on his solid seeded Ex Rico. Lynch advised those grow- ing Seafarers to give Midland one more chance. In more than 20 tests over the past three years, they have yield- ed 13 percent better than Seafarers. Some experimental new varieties, like OAC Ex Rico with an anthracose-resistant gene have not lived up to their early promise. Lynch believes the breakthrough in the battle against bean blight will come through the new science of biotechnology, whereby plant breeders . can put together parts of different species, "like putting the genes of a race horse into a cow," Lynch explained, As a result of the election, directors Gordon Hill and Cec Desjardine will be joined by newcomers Bill McGregor and Tom Consitt. Gordon Hill moved a vote of thanks to departing directors Bob Allan and Joe Miller and commend- ed them for their valuable contributions to the Board and to bean producers. Twelve men allowed their names to stand for the 12 com- mitteeman positions. They are Bill Dowson, Bill Arm- strong, Ken Carnochan, Jack Coleman, Miirray Dennis, BobFotheringham, Neil Hem- ingway, Ray Huether, Jim Love, Clarence Rau, Alan Hayter and Steve Durand. A motion proposed by Bev Hill that the OBPMB commis- sion an independent consul- tant to study the present marketing -system, make recommendations, and have the results ready for the next annual meeting sparked a warm discussion before receiving the support of the majority of producers. Hill said the present marketing system, although the best possible at this time, had shortcomings and limita- tions. He would like to see those bringing first qualify beans into an elevator receive a premium, rather than hav- ing all grades of beans dumped into the same pit. Gordon Hill concurred, say- ing if producers of premium quality are not adequately compensated, there is no in- centive for producers to do the best possible job. The senior Hill said one area to be examined could be the possibility of getting away from dealer incentives and handling charges. Broadwell did not agree that quality has slipped. He believes the corner has been turned on quality improve- ment in the past two years of more cooperative weather. Broadwell said the options presented in a previous survey were examined. The recommendation to carry on and try to tune up on an an- nual basis had been followed moving to more realistic-' Please turn to page 2A Ministry of the Attorney General RECEIVE MEDALS Huron County Bi -centennial oward recipients, from left to right, front row: Marion Dougall. 4sobel Miller, Connie Osborn, Nancy MocLennan, Eleanor Bradnock, Annie Reid, Helen Underwood, Agnes McBurney: middle row: James H. Kinkead, Lloyd Casemore, Ed Stiles. John Broadfoot, Norman Alexander, Andrew McLean, Benson Tuckey, Valentine Becker, Leslie Jervis, Douglas O'Brien: bock row: Ellen Connelly, Donald MacAdom, Frederick Bowers, Ivan McClymont, Mac Campbell, Donald Simpson, Bill Gib- son, Ken Campbell, Gordon Hill, Rob Campbell- Missing from the photo are Teresa Courtney, DeWitt Miller and Elgin Thompson. Bicentennial medals Fifty-five people from across lluron and Perth were presented with their bi- centennial awards at a special ceremony in Sea forth on Sunday. December 9. The Ontario government sent lion Robert Eaton and lion Dennis 'I'imbrell to pre- sent the awards al the ceremony This ceremony vas ()rte nt more Than 30 being held across the province on Sun day to present the 1.984 medals awarded in this bi- centennial year "'1'o -day's recipients are truly representative of the hundreds of thousands of other volunteers vv -ho share our appreciation for their valuable service.` said Mr Eaton There were 30 awards made to Huron Count y residents and 2:, lo Perth County residents. lase Hawley of Stralhroy sang the hi -centennial song after the awards were hand- ed out Kirkton The Kirkton Horticulture Society held their annual meeting and program i)ecember 4 in the Kirkton- Woodham irktonWoodham Community Hall A large crowd enjoyed the program The President. Joyce Strahan welcomed all and opened the meeting by singing (1 Canada followed by Violin Musical numbers by Jodi (Greenwood accom panied by her mother on the piano Michelle llarris favored with a piano solo and sl ep dance numbers. 11r and Mrs. James Mac- -Dougall F'ullarton gave a Charge dropped A mischief charge against peace activist .Joanne Young relating to an August anti- nuclear protest at Litton Systems in Toronto was withdrawn when the former Exeter high school teacher appeared in provincial court in Toronto Tuesday Metropolitan Toronto police said mischief charges were withdrawn the same day against half of the 22 pro- testers charged in the Aug 9 incident because the prosecu tion had difficulty proving in law that the property in ques- tion was private property A court official said bowed the charge wi • awn against the name Patrice Lumumha The real Lumumba, first premier of the Belgian Congo (now Zaire!. was murdered in 1961 Young gave the name as an alias when arrested, a protest practice she has used in other arrests Voting. 57. was among a number of persons arrested and charged with mischief when demonstrators blocked Ihemaingate at Litton. where cruise missile guidance systems are manufactured. to commemorate the 39th an- niversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Nagasaki, ,Japan. Young was fired a week ago by the Huron board of educa - tion for repeated unauthoriz- ed absences from class to al - tend anti-nuclear demonstra- tions. She is trying to appeal the decision. The medals were specially struck by the Royal ('anadian Mint using a process which plates a layer of pure gold on a nickel base. Society very interesting 'Travelogue of their trip to Australia Mrs Marjorie Atthill thanked all taking part in the program Several lucky winners received poinsettias. Winners of the Christmas Table Centre compel it ion were .Joyce Slrahan. Josie Ryckman. Gertrude Willis and Jean Ratcliffe. Mrs Elson Lynn read the minutes of the last annual meeting and gave the treasurer's report Mrs Strahan gave the activit report for the year anti Mrs Stuart Shier conducted the election of officers for 1985 Past ('resident Jean Copeland. President Joyce Strahan. vice-presidents Mar jorie Atthill and Mrs Mar jorie ,fohns. Directors for one year Olive Selves. Margaret Richardson. Marilyn Robin son. Olive Hodgins and Ordell Webber Directors for two years Buelah MacDougall, Doris Elford, Madeline Parkinson. Evelyn Wiles. Olive Thom son. Associate Directors Myr tle Willis, Jean Ratcliffe. Evelyn Harrigan. Ilene Aikens, ,Josie Ryckman, Ruth Skinner, Ross Tufts, Margaret Shrader. Wilfred McKenzie. Auditors Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Skinner. A pot luck lunch was en joyed by all At a short meeting of the executive Mrs Elson Lynn was elected secretary -treasurer with Ver da Morrison as her assistant Roy McMurtry, Attorney General William Davia,Prernier The Exeter Opitmist Club is working with the Groups Below to Fight Hunger in T H IOPIA • Running Against World Hunger Organized by officers at the Exeter OPP detachment to raise monies for those focing starvation on the North African continent. All proceeds are destined for the Canadian Food Grains Bonk which is o wholly Canadian, multi -denominational drive set up for major famine disasters in particular. When this organization is supported through another outfit called Compassion of Canada. the Canadian government will match any dona- tion on a ratio of six to one! Approximately seven runners from the Exeter detachment will go through a course in the detachment area and will hopefully achieve 30 (or maybe more!') miles by relay, requirements being that there must be a minimum of two runners on the rood at one time. Run is tentatively set for Wednesday the 19th of December at 8 o.m. at the Detachment and will cease at 5 p.m. or total collapse, whichever comes first. Your support for what we feel is a very urgent and worthwhile cause is greatly appreciated and we feel will make this Christmas time a true blessing. Thank you from "the guys who never seem to be there when you need them, and ore always around when you don't... Drop into the Exeter OPP Station or contact any member of the Exeter Opimist Club. And other countries on the North African Continent Food Drop Off Points In Exeter's Grocery Stores A & H - Darlings - Zehrs Sister Jane Duchorme of Windsor is working closely with Mother Thereso to collect food items for starving people. When you're shopping at any of Exeter's grocery stores look for the drop off boxes and please give one of the following items we ask you to purchase. The Exeter Optimists will make sure it gets to Sister Duchorme. Corn meal Sugar Salt Barley Soup mix Dry Beans Lentils Dry peas Powdered milk Flour Rice Eyeglasses Canned meat Canned tomato Conned tomatoes Cooking oil in plastic containers Macaroni Spaghetti Granola bars Laundry soap Hand soaps Sheets Blankets Foam rubber for mattress White pails paste Plastic bag, + i �