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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday; November 5, 1986-5 A lot of homework paves road to success Would bury sewage sludge at Wesieyvillè Representatives from Port Hope have met with Hope Township council asking for township permission permission to transport some 1000 cubic yards of sewage sludge to the Eldorado waste site at Welcome. The sludge contains a higher level of nickel than is acceptable for the sludge to'be used as fertilizer and as well it contains an unexpected level of uranium. The Township has agreed to study the request. Â neighbour of the site has already complained to such use as proposed by the Town of Port Hope. Irene and Ernie Konzelman of the past,few years and especially in Valhalla Meadows have spent many 1986 took the ten top positions in hours digesting information, milk production throughout all of theories and R.O.P. results in their Canada. pursuit of excellence for their herd Ernie Konzelman states informa- of French Alpine goats which over tion from the U-.-S. has been most helpful and is free and easily available. He also pays tribute to the federal R.O.P. program whereby a true picture of the results are recorded. Study and hours of work A Cut Above the Rest :. Lambda Crystal Figurines Now Available at Riir Main St. Orono 983-9757 'E (Continued from page 1) The breeder points to many other factors of importance ranging from proper management, genetics and rigid culling on an annual basis. The bottom third of the goats were culled each year, he said. He said the goats are not allowed out to pasture but remain in controlled controlled management within the barn. Ernie notes that a great deal of information was gleaned from cattle cattle operations. He also used information information from the U.S. and Canadian Canadian Departments of Agriculture and said this information is free and most useful. "It made a lot of sense tome". Ernie said it was interesting that 'he learned Nuns in Quebec, who are also having great success, maintaiji many of the procedures which fié ' has used and continues to use. The breeder states that ROP testing was his guide to accomplishments accomplishments and he found that his production was improving year after year. This testing leaves nothing to chance as a guide, he said. In speaking of the goaf itself Ernie Ernie states it is an intelligent animal, and claims it is more valuable than a cow due to its productivity. He said the goat is easier to handle-qnd gives the same butter fat content dr lessr He said goat's milk handled properly properly tastes no different than cow's milk. Another feature which the Valhalla Meadows owner states marked some of the success is his practice of early breeding of the kids and subsequent milking. He speaks of one that kidded at the age of fifteen months and went on to develop, into a real milker with 3300 lbs. of milk production. Valhalla Meadows has operated a dairy operation for years and weekly weekly ships two tons of milk to Toronto which is mainly used for Ricotta Cheese. The breeder states Canada could have a good gdat cheese industry industry as much is now imported from Europe. He said Quebec is do- 1 ing well in this promotion. The owner states that due to his success there is a growing demand for breeding stock and has had calls from as far away as Cuba. "I like to keep track of the goats I -sell," said the breeder. Ernie states that there is a'Jiving for a couple in such an operation as his. It does take time and continuous continuous study, he said, and can be done on a small acrea'ge. Having reached his intended goal set in 1973 Ernie Konzelman intends intends to phase out the operation over the next two years and, no doubt, look for another challenge. GOOD NEWS SJSION PLAN is changing for the better. On January 1, 1987, your Canada Pension Plan will change. These changes put your Plan on a solid, long-term financial foundation. It's important to know what benefits are available because your Plan provides you and/or your family family with a basic level of earnings protection when you retire, become disabled, or die. You will, however, 1 have to apply for the benefits when you believe you are eligible. The information that follows highlights the major improvements. It's good news! Financing a better tomorrow New financing arrangements will make and k'eep your Plan more secure than ever. Right now you and your employer each contribute 1.8% of your earnings up to a maximum amount. Each year until 1991, the contribution rate will rise by 0.2% and from there until 2011 by 0.15%. If you make the maximum contribution, you will pay about $26 more in 1987. A wider choice " of retirement options After January 1st, you can uegin receiving your GPP pension as early as age 60. You could qualify even if you are not fully C4ÛAL inthin/1 ' Happenings Orono Town Hall Euchre Party , There were 12 tables present at the last euchre party at the Orono Town Hall. High Scores went to 1. Marie Couroux, 2. Ruth Wood 3. Mary Thompson, 4. Wes Wood, 5. Edgar Millson., Low Score Thelma Vagg. Lucky I>aw 1. Ines Harris 2. Marion Sears. The next card party will be the 2nd Wednesday of the month, November 12th. NEW PROGRAM for caregivers Paul Tuttle, Executive Director of Durham Region Community Care Association announced that Ministry of Community and Social Services has agreed to fund the Caregiver Relief Program. This innovative innovative service will provide temporary time-out to caregivers of frail elderly persons. The maimfocus of caregiver relief will be to relieve the stress of the primary caregiver. Hopefully by doing so, we will delay the need for institutionalization. Mrs. Val Coubrough, recently appointed as Program Coordinator, Coordinator, states that all relief caregivers will be trained to deal with hard to serve clients, including those with Alzheimers Disease. She expects to have her trained staff providing service early in the new year. u you Begin your pension before age 65, your benefits will be less because you will have contributed less and will get the benefits benefits for a longer period of time. . • Or, if you choose not to start your pension pension until after age 65, (up to age 70), your monthly benefits will he greater. Your pension would normally be payable payable the month after your 65th birthday. For each month between that date and when your pension begins, your benefit will be adjusted by 0:5%. This adjustment will apply for as long as you receive the benefit. Increased disability benefits If you qualify for disability benefits, your monthly payment will now be significdntly increased. For examples the maximum disability pension in 1987 will increase from $487 td more than $635 per 1 month. , As well, anyone entering or returning to the workforce will have disability coverage after contributing in 2 of the last 3 years, in which contributions could have been made. Survivor benefits continue on remarriage If you receive survivor benefits, they will now continue even if you remarry. If you remarried and had your survivor benefit discontinued, you can have your benefit reinstated. Splitting pension Credits If your marriage ends in divorce, each spouse will be entitled to one half the "pension credits" you earned together. After January 1, 1987, the credits can also be divided if your marriage or common-law common-law relationship ends in separation. Sharing your " pension When you arid your spouse receive your CPP retirement pensions, the benefits you've both earned during your life together can be shared if either of you makes this request. Additional benefits for dependent children m the past, dependent children were limited limited to one flat-rate benefit, even if both parents parents had paid into the Plan and died or , became disabled. Should the same happen now, your children would be entitled to double benefits. benefits. Improved 'Combined' benefits If you are entitled to a combination combination of survivor onddisability benefits, the maximum monthly amount you could teceive will now be greater. As for combined survivor and retirement retirement benefits, these will now be more generously generously awarded to those who qualify. • itSuiiding on a solid ~ foundation Being financially prepared for the future is a responsibility we all share. Your new. Canada Pension Plan now gives you a stronger foundation. It's a sound base, and it's up to you to, build on' this foundation. It's never toosoon, or too late, to begin building for your future'. We hope you'll start today. , You may need further information to better understand these changes. For booklets about your Canada Pension Plan, call the toll- free pumber below or fill out the coupon and mail it to: CPP-INFO P.O.Box 5400 PostalStation "D" Scarborough, Ontario M1R5E8 1-800-387-8600 ' In Toronto, 973-6868 I'd like to know more about mÿ new Caiiada Pension Plan. 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