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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-08-29, Page 12Page i2 -T Wingham,. Advance-TimesAug., 2g, lam canaical on farm issues About 250 people, mostly farmers, came to hear the Huron -Bruce riding candi- dates in the upcoming .feder- al election speak on farm issues. Jointly sponsored by the Huron and Bruce Feder- ations of Agriculture on Aug. 22 in Londesboro, the issues at the meeting centered top- ics such as capital gains tax and agribonds. Each of the candidates — incumbent Murray Cardiff for the Progressive Conser- vatives, Liberal Bruce McDonald, New Democrat Valerie Bolton and Libertar- ian Joe Yundt — outlined their respective parties' positions on various issues. MP Murray Cardiff said his party's position on the capital gains tax, introduced in the fall of 1981, is to com- pletely abolish it. Ms. Bolton took a similar stand adding that her party's commitment is to "equality and fairness" for the family farm. Liberal candidate Mc- Donald said there's "no question" that the capital gains tax has "effected farmers drastically". How- ever, he reminded those present that the Liberal gov- ernment addressed the issue by allowing 80 to 90 per cent of the sale value of a farm to be put into a Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). Mr. McDonald said he fully intends to speak out and work hard for farmers if he doesn't agree with party pol- icies brought forward. Mr. Yundt cautioned. farmers by saying that putting money into an RSP doesn't eliminate tax, it only defers the tax. Three of the four candi- dates spoke in favor of agri- bonds. Libertarian Yundt, whose party believes-inless .. government, doesn't support the government being in-. volved in agribonds. Mr. Cardiff said the agri- bond issue had been intro- duced into the House of Commons earlier 'this year. It had gone to the finance committee and returned to the House for approval but the House recessed before dealing with agribonds. Mr. McDonald and Ms. Bolton also agreed with the agribond concept. The Lib- eral candidate said that Min- ister of Agriculture Ralph Ferguson "supports in principle" the concept of agribonds. Ms. Bolton said the idea of agribonds is "a good one". There were a variety of answers when all candidates were asked whichwas a more serious issue, high in- terest rates or low commod- ity prices. New Democrat Bolton said the two problems go hand-in- hand. In her opening speech, Ms. Bolton said to solve the problem, the NDP would set the Bank of Canada rate at one per cent above the infla- tion rate. The NDP, she said, would support the dollar by taxing away gains from speculating in Canadian dollars, would change the bank act to re- quire banks to loan a portion of their money to farmers, small businesses and home buyers at the same'rate they. lend to big businesses. Ms. Bolton said the NDP would continue to press for legislation to protect far- mers from bank foreclosures and increase the role of the Farm Credit Corporation in loans to farmers. Mr. Cardiff said high in- terest rates slow down the entire country. Lower inter- est rates, said the PC candi- date, would make the entire country thrive. The Liberal candidate said both issues are a concern. He suggested that Canagrex, which assists in marketing agriculture products will im- prove commodity prices. Mr. Yundt agreed interest rates are slowing down the country. Liberal candidate Mc- Donald was questioned on his involvment in the $17 million project for the God- erich harbor. He said he makes no apology for being involved as a private citizen. The candidate said he had recognized he potential of the project for the Huron - Bruce riding. Mr. Cardiff said he too had worked on the project for 41/2 years and will be pleased to see "ocean-going vessels fully loaded" leaving Goder- ich harbor. Bride honored at community shower BRUSSELS — Approxi- mately 90 ladies gathered last Thursday evening in the basement of the United Church for a miscellaneous bridal shower for Bonnie Richmond. Karen Cardiff played suitable music for the event and Joan Bernard and Barb McCutcheon were the em- cees. Along with the bride, the guests of honor were the bride's mother, Mrs. Rene Richmond, her sister Brenda, the groom's mother, Mrs. Jean Stewart, bridesmaid Julie McCall and the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Ann Myers. Janice Smith attended the guest book and the program consisted of a solo by Tracy Mayer, accompanied by Karen Cardiff at the piano -and Cindy Bernard played a couple of piano tunes. A mock wedding was stage and Mrs. McCutcheon gaverfi reading before Jane Mc- Donald read the address to Miss Richmond. The bride-to-be then opened her many beautiful and useful gifts and thanked everyone for making it such a special evening. s. 410 PIERRE GAMACHE of Montreal spent two weeks recently at the home of Janny and Russell Fear in Lower Town. Mr. Gamache is -21 years old and is enrolled in the federal government's Katimavik program which gives young Canadians a chance to get out on their own and make a living. The remaining Katimavik group members are living at Goderich, but Mr. Gamache wanted to work with bees which is how he came to be billetted with the Fears and their apiaries. Special events planned r Howick Fall fair Special celebrations and competitions are -being planned to mark the 125th anniversary of the Howick Fall Fair. The two-day event takes place Oct. 5 and 6 at Howick Community. Centre. Highlights include a dance, a log -sawing contest, a colorful parade, auction and the crowning of the fair queen. It is likely frogs in the neighborhood are already in training for a jumping contest. The fair will be opened by Bill Campbell of Harriston, oldest living president of the Howick Horticultural Society. Invitations have been sent to former fair queens to take part in the parade, and, says parade chairman Donald Coghlin, "We plan on using a good number of con- vertibles." Visitors to the homecrafts exhibit will see some special entries this year. In keeping with anniversary celebra- tions there will be competi- tions for light and choco- late cakes designed for the fair 125th birthday, a prize for the best calligraphy in- vitation to a 125th birthday party, and a contest for the best -dressed doll in pioneer or colonial costume. Other special anniversary events will be a variety concert and the releasing of balloons by students of Turriberry and Howick schools. The Howick Optimist Club will be in charge of the , children's midway. Festivities get underway at 7,p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 in the arena. Optimists will be operating a refreshment centre upstairs where the theme will be "Lincoln Green Pub Night". At the same time club members will be attending to the children's midway. The log -sawing com- petition is scheduled to start at 8 p.m., followed by a bag - tying contest and an auction. Saturday's activities in - elude the 4-H Achievement Program events. • The parade, which starts at 12:30 p.m. will line up in the vicinity of Sideroad 15-16 and travel along Highway 89 to the Howick Community Centre. Categories include comic, commercial and "theme" floats, nursery rhyme characters, television. and cartoon characters, clowns and decorated bicycles. Howick Lions Club is sponsoring and organizing the parade. The frog jumping contest is scheduled for 1:30 p.m,, immediately after the of- ficial opening. There will be special games and contests for children later in, the af- ternoon. At the dance Saturday. night, which will feature .the music of "Drumlin", Kim Statia of Wroxeter, 1983-1984 Howick Fall Fair Queen, will, crown her successor. The new queen will be chosen on the basis of. interviews, a brief speech, appearance, poise and personality. Wingham WI members hold Aug. meeting The Wingham Women's Institute met in the council chamber with a number of people in attendance. The meeting opened with the Institute Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and. the national anthem. Mrs'.. Dave Ritchie and Mrs. Allister Lincoln con- vened the program on a Agriculture and Canadian Industries theme. Mrs. Lincoln read three lovely, poems and roll call was "Name your most in- teresting farm experience". The motto, "Keep pint- sized people off man-sized machinery", was given by Mrs. Ritchie. Following discussion, the group decided to hold a Coffee Break on September 14. LIVESTOCK As usual, the fair is ex- pected to feature someof the best livestock from Howick and surrounding areas. There are competitions for horses, Simmental cattle, beef and dairy cattle, sheep; goats and poultry. In the 4-H section, there will be showings by the beef and dairy calf clubs, horse and pony club, swine club and gun safety club. As well, there will be contests for maple syrup and maple products, grain, field crops, vegetables, fruits and plants and flowers. Among homecraft entries will be baking, preserves, needlework, crafts, photo- graphs and paintings. The junior department will fea- ture entries' such as puppets, stuffed animals, cookies and candies. TOP PITCHER in the OASA Junior C championship tournament, with a record of 2-0, seven hits and one earned run, was Adam Smith of the victorious Binbrook team. Making the presentation is Dave Schiestel of the host Wingham Juniors. There are categories, some of which have pioneer themes, for senior citizens' clubs and women's organizations have been invited to enter displays of pioneer crafts. Another attraction this year will be a display bf antique quilts. New 4-H project to focus on fitness Worked with bees Young Montreal man spends time with Fears Pierre Gamache, a 21 - year -old from. Montreal, had his wish to work with bees fulfilled recently when he spent two weeks with bee- keepers Russell and Janny Fear of Lower Town. Pierre - is part of a Katimavik group which has been staying at Goderich for the past two months. Katimavik is a federal government program which gives young Canadians a chance to live independently and work for°nine months. When the Fears were contacted to see if they would be willing to host a Katimavik group member, Mrs. Fear admits to being a bit skeptical at first. But she said they found Pierre to be conscientious and helpful during his two weeks at their apiary and added she would consider hosting another Katimavik member in the future. The Fears received $6.00 per day toward Pierre's room and board and they were not required to pay him a wage. In addition to having someone around to help with the business, Mrs. Fear said it has been enjoyable to host someone from a different culture, especially someone like Pierre whose constant clowning kept everyone in stitches Pierre said he always wanted to work with bees, so he was very happy when the Fears allowed him to come and stay with them. When asked how he got along with the bees at the apiary, Pierre replied, "I likebees, but I don't like stung." "Fitness Fare" is the name of the upcoming 4-H food and nutrition project. As the title suggest, it's about two very popular topics, food and fitness, and how they affect each other. Food is the fuel for exercise, while exercise controls appetite and fat to muscle proportions. During weekly meetings, members will learn the difference between stamina, flexibility and strengthening exercises. What kinds of foods ,to eat before a sports competition, cooking methods for controling fat content and how, to make good snacks are also part of the project. Stamina or endurance is one of the most important aspects of fitness. Club members will find out how they compare to other Canadians of the same age. Both boys and girls will be interested in "Fitness Fare". The club is seven weeks long and will be starting in September in Huron County. For further information, contact Jane Muegge at the Clinton agricultural office at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-7044. MRS. JOE WALKER Bluevale Congratulations to Marlene Albers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Albers of Bluevale, who passed her Royal Conservatory • of Music,. Toronto, Grade •IV, piano examination with honors. She is a pupil of Mary Lou Johnston. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacTavish were Rev. and Mrs. Stuart MacTavish of Saskatoon and Mr.. and Mrs. Jim MacTavish of Ottawa. Mrs. Elsie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Thornton and Jack Wickstead attended the wedding of Mrs. Smith's granddaughter, Heather McCulla, at the United Missionary Church. Mrs. Leigh Clarke and family of Sherbrooke, Quebec, visited last Tuesday. with Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacTavish. Heather and Sonya Harkness sepnt a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Walker and Brian. Belgrave Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Tara and Erin of Ilderton visited on the week- end with their parents, Mrs. Laura Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby. Even though Pierre's English is pretty good, there were a few times when language did become a barrier. But if it did, Pierre got out his handy French - English dictionary and they worked out the problem. Pierre and the nine other Katimavik group members arrived at Goderich June 20. Since his arrival he has worked at the Goderich museum, the lighthouse and the Bluewater Regional Centre for the mentally - handicapped. He arrived at Fears on Aug. 11 and left last Satur- day. There always is lots of work to do with bees in the summer, said Mrs. Fear. An average day might have found Pierre at one of the Fears' four bee yard gathering honey or helping in the manufacture of. processed honey. He even polished the vehicles one day last week and helped to entertain Mrs. 4, Fear's two small grandsons. It hasn't been all work and _ no play though for Pierre. The Fears took him to the farmers' market last Thurs- day at Kitchener and he has visited Niagara Falls and Bruce Nuclear Power Development during his stay m Ontario. After the Katimavik group leaves Goderich in late September, it is on to Montreal for three months before heading to Dawson Creek in British Columbia for the remaining three months. WARD' & UPTIGROVE Listowel •(5 1 9) 291-3040 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS The place to have a great time! All the time! _4( Better than ever! 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Byron Adams, (Clerk) Tony Vundendool - John Bowman Tony Vandendool ' f RR 4 Clinton (left) and John Bowman of the Masterfeeds Division of Maple Leaf Mills Limited are shown holding Tony's award winning Bacon at the Ontario Pork Congress held recently in Stratford. Masterfeeds, associated with Tony through their Local Dealer Howson & Howson Ltd., bought the Bac -n which brought the highest price in Bacon category in the Market Pig Carcass Class.