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HN BITS BY BETT L Hegde Caton ig . 200 attend cattlemen's annual dinner by Betty Deeth "The cost to tl consumer for food, including beef, right now is the lowest ever in terms 'of disposable income!" said Bert Har- grave, guest speaker at the annual dinner of the Ontario County Cattlemen's Assoc- _iation, Mr, Hargrave, Con- servative M.P. for Medicine Hat, Alberta, and past president of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association told the 200 present at the dinner held at Beaverton arena Friday evening, June 10, that the present govern- ment's policy of "cheap food" is hurting the farmer. "The Anti-inflation Board has been successful, the price of food is cheap, with - beef leading the way," he said, . "They gave a party at our expense (beef pro- ducers)." Mr, Hargrave was highly critical of the December, 1976 Off-shore Beef Quota that allowed one hundred and twenty million pounds of dressed beef to be im- ported, as too little too late. He questioned the 1976 Feed Cattle Support Policy for finished cattle as to what Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelan based' the cost of production figure on. And to date, Mr. Whelan has not made any announce- ment as to the 1977 program, said Mr. Har- grave. : In 1971, the Minister of Agriculture announced that there would be a policy of freer access to foreign foods, which has resulted in no tariffs on. off-shore beef. The message to Canadian producers was clearly, "if it's too hot in the kitchen, get out!" In Canada, beef IN ® Live Bait for sale. "RED THOMAS. Outboard Repair ® Authorized Chrysler Outboard & Boat Dealer - Sales & Service. ® Authorized Lawn Boy - Sales & Service. ® Boat Motors for rent - by hour or day. Beacon Marina 986-5188 Caesarea is produced by two percent of the population and for economic reasons, many farmers are quitting. 1976 was the worst year in the history of the cattle indus- try, with losses estimated at thirty million dollars. Recently, the Competition Act was' withdrawn at the second reading, but Mr. "Hargrave predicts it could affect the packing industry, and possibly marketing boards if passed. Mr. Hargrave was also critical of the federal government's Beef Enquiry Report, that cost the tax- payer between $750,000 and $800,000. took a year and resulted in 250 pages con- taining recommendations which have not been acted upon. The Hall Commission on grain handling and freight rates could result in a cost of one billion dollars to the taxpayer if all re- | commendations are plemented. ' Despite the problems of 1976, there are signs that the cattle industry is com- ing out of the slump;- im- _ according to Mr. Hargrave. 'Trade with the U.S.A. in 1977 must be handled with the knowledge that when they buy our stockers, we "have to reciprocate and buy some of their fat cattle. He / cautioned that we must - protect our agriculture industry in Canada, or we will not have an adequate food supply without import- ing it. Bill Scott, M.P. for Vic- "toria and Haliburton and Mrs. Scott were also pres- ent. at the dinner. They have just returned from attending the North Ameri- can Treaty Organization Parliamentry Conference in * TREES PEAT MOSS FERTILIZERS e SHRUBS ~ POTTED, READY TO PLANT. INSECTICIDES by Hwy. 7A at West vu Line 5 Miles East of Port Perry - 986-4771 When calling please fel phone ring continously, since we are often in the field and cannof reach the phone within a few rings. ICHARGEX| J Belgium. Mr. Scott impres- sed the audience with the high cost of food in Belgium as compared to Canada. Coke is one dollar a bottle and steak dinner cost sixty dollars (18,000 francs) for two-people, two people. Mr, Scott also stressed the need to protect our agriculture industry from cheap off-shore imports. WESTERN DROUGHT This part of the country is lacking in rainfall, but Mr. Hargrave remarked how much greener it looks than ~ the area around Medicine Hat. Although the grain growing areas of the west have had recent rains, on 'his farm there is no hay due to the drought. The usual 50 acres needed to support one cow and calf has been Basement Floors Garage Floors Patios - Sidewalks Concrete Steps Nf $Y ns me = ct = en © © © en mm © upped to 80 and 100 acres in the south-west. For this reason, cow herds have .been "drastically reduced. "Scant snowfall, resulting in little ground water reserve has been the cause, Mr. Gus Lask, Sunderland Executive Director of the Ontario Cattlemen's Assoc- iation on behalf of the local association presented to Mr. Hargrave a copy of the History of the County of Ontario by Leo A. Johnston. Mr. Hargrave has a great interest in history and Melighted the audience with tales of his grandfather, cattle and the gold rush, The evening was conclud- ed with dancing to the music of the Abernathy Family of Woodville. Many Scugog area people were present. yi Estimates JUNE 19 to 25 Oshawa Folk Arts a Council LANDSCAPING © FAIR QUEEN o BEER FEST FUN FOR ALL Fiesta '77 will be a week to remember . on out and get acquainted with the people, the food, dress, dances, music, arts and crafts of the many fine ethnic groups in your area . come 36 PAVILIONS All over Oshawa, these fun-filled pavilions will offer hospitality, delicious food with a continen tal flair. and loads of fun for all from Monday, June 20 to Saturday, June 25. Your passport is your admission. Children 12 yrs of age or under are admitted FREE with 1.D. card. FOLK FESTIVAL CONCERT Sunday June 19, at the Civic Auditorium hours of fun & festivities from 4 pm. to 10 pm Your Fiesta '77 Passport is your admission to the concert. Senior Cifizens free with 1.0. card CROWNING OF THE FIESTA QUEEN This colorfut event will take place al the Folk Festival Concert at the Civic Auditorium Sunday June 19. Don't miss it FEU DE JOIE and FIREWORKS DISPLAY Onlario Regiment will fire a salute in honour of the Queen's Silver Jubilee (feu de joie) followed by a display of fireworks at the Civic Fields immediately following the Concert MAMMOTH PARADE Sunday June 19, over 1500 participants will parade starting at 1.30 pm. at the Children's Arena to the Civic Auditorium Bring the family, enjoy the bands. floats, marchers, clowns, etc "Oshawa's Week of Fun"' Get Your FIESTA '77 Passport Now! They're available for $1.50 each at all participating organizations. Your passport entitles bearer to the Con- cert at the Civic Auditorium and all Pavilions. Nf SAA % £m RIAA in RAN Specializing: % RESIDENTIAL DESIGN SODDING * TREE & SHRUB PRUNING * LAWN CARE CEDAR HEDGES 0O.A.C. Graduate For Free Estimate Phone 986-4854 TTT TTR UXBRIDGE COMMUNITY ~ ASSOCIATION presents "Spring Water Days" JUNE 29 - JULY 3 e EUCHRE e PARADE e BED RACE e SOAP BOX DERBY e SPIRIT DANCE e WATER SPORTS ® FIRE WORKS Fiesta '77 salutes the Queen's Silver Jubilee