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Durham East Agri-News \ PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, August 5, 1987 -- 15 Farm loan interest rates have increased by Joel Bagg Farm Management Specialist F.C.C. Interest Rates Rise: In- terest rates charged by Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) on new loans, approved after July 20, 1987, will increase. The interest rate charged for five- year fixed interest term loans is now 11.50 per cent, compared with the earlier rate of 10 per cent. Loans under the Shared Risk Mortgage Program has increased to 11.25 per cent, up from 9.50 per cent, while 10 year fixed term loans are now at 11.75 per cent, compared with the previous 10.75 per cent. Loans with terms of 15 or more years are now at 12 per cent, up from 11 per cent. Sheep Shearing Clinics: To develope the skills of shearers in the Province of Ontario, the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency and the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers are sponsoring a Shearing Clinic in the fall of 1987. There will be Clinics held for professional or semi-professional and novice shearers. The Clinics will be held in the Kemptville area. For further in- formation contact: Francis Winger, Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency at 1-416-763-6503. 0.C.A. Check-off Made Non- Refundable: Passage of an amend- ment to the Beef Cattle Marketing Act has made Ontario Cattlemen's Association license fees (check-off) deducted from producer statements non-refundable. This will give the 0.C.A. the ability to sustain the na- tional beef advertising program, along with the provincial market in- formation program, promotion and r¢search programs, and other Association activities. Forage Crop Testing Program: Ever wonder about the quality of your hay? This year, a new summer program has been implemented by O.M.A F. The Forage Crop Testing Program is available to assist farmers in taking forage samples for analysis. The Crop Tester for East Central Ontario is Ruth Lyons. She will visit your farm and take these samples for you. Samples are sent to Agri-Food Laboratories in Guelph. Analysis cost $23 per sample, but the sampl- ing and courier service is free of charge. Red Meat Program par- ticipants have already received two free forage vouchers worth $46, en- titling them to two tests. Nutrient analysis is essential in ration formulations. 0.M.A.F. also provides a free ration formulation service to dairy, beef and sheep pro- ducers. For more information, con- tact the OMA office in Bowmanville. R.O.S. Footnotes by Marlene Werry, R.0O.S. Specialist Survey shows mixed reactions Ontario's new adoption legisla- tion, which makes it easier for adoptees and birth relatives to get information about each other, is a major step forward, says Universi- ty of Guelph psychologist Micahel Sobol. '"'Society is beginning to recognize that adoption is a lifetime experience, not simply a legal con- tract between adoptive parents and the state," says Sobol, who has done extensive research on the adoption experience. Previous legislation did not recognize the psychological needs of the adult who was adopted as a child, nor those of the biological and adoptive parents, he says. Amendments passed July 6 allow for the release of non-identifying in- formation, such as family background and medical history, to adoptive persons over 18. Birth relatives can receive similar infor- mation about an adoptive family's background. Consent of the adoptive parents is no longer required. An adoptee can learn the identity of birth parents if both parties have entered their names with the Adop- tion Disclosure Register, or can re- quest that the Ministry of Communi- ty and Social Services conduct a search and let birth relatives know a reunion is desired. The expectations that all adoptees will want to embark on such a search is unrealistic, says Sobol. In a survey of adoptees, he found that many had no desire to meet their natural parents, and that only 25 per cent of those who were searching ac- tually wanted to establish a relation- ship with their parents. More than half the searchers simply wanted factual information such as their identity and place of origin. Of course, some people were sear- ching because they felt there was a gap in their lives, he says. Others wanted to locate lost siblings and some were seeking a greater sense of identity. And a few simply wanted to assure their birth parents that their adoption was successful. Of the adoptees who said they would not search for their biological parents, one-third said they were afraid of hurting their adoptive parents, says Sobol. Others feared rejection, weren't prepared to face the emotional consequence of a search or didn't want to disrupt the lives of birth relatives. Many said they simply had no in- terest in learning the identity of their natural parents. "Some people have very successful adoptions, feel totally rooted with their adopted parents, and for them it is not a con- cern,' he says. Whether they were searchers or non-searchers, the adoptees in Sobol's survey always made a distinction between "biological'"' parents and "real'"' parents. The people who did the psychological nurturing, took them to the bathroom as toddlers, waited up for them as teenagers, and gave them love and support are the people they relate to as "parents,'"' he says. Painted Turtles The Kawartha Region Conserva- tion Authority in conjunction with Environment Canada-Parks is once again having its "Painted Turtle Playhouse" tour Victoria County for the third consecutive year. It has - been very popular in the past with attendance reaching over 3,000 and a very prosperous summer is ex- pected again this year. The "Painted Turtle Playhouse' is a travelling trailer designed for puppet play performances. This year's theme of WETLANDS ... MORE THAN JUST WET LAND, will be presented to people of all ages. Characters like Hermit the Frog, the Smurfs, Ollie Osprey, and Billy Beaver will be present to entertain the children, along with games and activities. Films and slide shows will be presented on Fri- day and Saturday evenings. The afternoon puppet shows and evening programs are scheduled for the following places during the month of August: Port Perry Palmer Park August 6-9th Pioneer Seed Sponsor 4-H Com- petition: The Pioneer Seeds division of Allindale Farm Ltd., sponsored the annual Durham Est 4-H Reach For The Top Competition. Ten teams participated in the competi- tion. Two 4-H Dairy teams com- peted in the final game. The winn- ing team members were: Carolyn, Elaine and Glen Barkey of Blackstock and Linda Heeringa, also from Blackstock. On the second place team were: Sara Metcalf, Wilma Benschop from Bowmanville; Eric Barkey and Rene Heeringa from Blackstock. Each of the ten teams competed in two games. The two teams with the highest total core played in the final game. The competition quizzes the 4H members in the areas of agriculture, 4-H and life skills. The competition was held at the Solina Community Centre on July 20th. A 4 member team will be selected to represent Durham East in the Regional Competition to be held in Durham Region on October 17th. Z SE Ww The Kelly-Miller Bros. BIG 3-RING CIRCUS -- One Day Only -- MONDAY, AUGUST 10th 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM on the Pavlick Property Corner of Lilla & Perry St., Port Perry ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE IN PORT PERRY AT: Port Perry Star Co. Ltd. Lake Scugog Lumber Co. RE/MAX scugog realty Circus Chairman, Don Murdock Rent & Save, ~~ Stedmans Port Perry Carpet & Tile Co-Chairman, Don Harper Sponsored by the Scugog Chamber of Commerce