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FF 10 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed. May 23, 1984 OFA says Ont. budget ignores real farm needs The provincial budget blatantly ignores the immediate, critical needs of the farm - sector, the president of the Ontario Federation , of Agriculture (OFA) said in Toronto May 16. "This budget has no news as far as agricul- ture is concerned', Harry Pelissero said. The money for the programs outlined in Treasurer Larry Gross- man's budget, like the property tax rebate pro- gram, the Beginning * Farmers Program and the red meat initiatives, was all committed well before the budget was released. "The 16 per cent increase in the Museum has lots ready for July 1 by Helen Litt The Pioneer Days Committee is busy gett- ing ready for the annual event at Scugog Shores Historical Museum. This year it will be held on the weekend of June 30 and July 1 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. In honour of the Bi- centennial Year, the Committee is research- ing the history of the local Indians. This work is being financially aid- ed by a grant from Scugog council. How about helping your child make a bicentennial costume? \V% % As a special event for children there is going to be a parade through the museum grounds. Costumes will be judged and there are several prizes waiting for the best ones. In addition to the bicentennial events, there will be all kinds of demonstrations from spinning and weaving and butter making to blacksmithing. You could listen to a concert, enjoy the old buildings, meet up with friends and generally have a good time! See you there! budget for agriculture is substantial. But it's extra dollars for exist- ing programs."' "We see that the Treasurer is trying to deal with the long-term concerns in the econ-. omy. But he has totally ignored the urgent needs of a growing group of farmers. They're in severe finan- cial difficulty because of present economic con- ditions." Pelissero said the OFA brought the n of this group to" the attention of the govern- ment "on many occasions". He said, "It's obvious that Mr. Grossman has chosen not to respond to these needs". Pelissero said many red meat producers are among those having the most financial trouble. They have been waiting for a new stabilization plan. "Grossman said progress is being made in negotiating a plan. Unfortunately, for some farmers, the progress has not been good enough", Pelissero said. "They have needed help for about two years. And all they get is a message saying negotiations are continuing'. Pelissero said since the government's main concern is youth employment and job training, he will be meeting with the Min-- ister of Agriculture to make sure that some of the programs will be available to young people who want to get into farming, and for farmers who want to be retrained. Pelissero said he was '"Disappointed" that no special programs were created to respond to the immediate demand for affordable credit, but added he was "encouraged" by the province's commitment to agri-bonds. The OFA originally brought the agri-bond concept to the govern- ment's attention. In his budget speech, Gross- man said Timbrell is taking the lead to con- solidate national credit programs under a Canada-wide agri-bond program. '""That's a positive initiative", Pelissero said. 'The OFA will meet with the ministry immediately and ensure that agri-bonds become a reality'. Farmers who incorp- orate will get some relief as well, Pelissero said. They will be exempt from Ontario corporate income tax for the first three years after incorporation. NN Admission: featuring live band entertainment by: THE BURTONS Friday & Saturday MAY 25th & 26th Scugog Arena - Port Perry $5.00 per person (19 years & over) SP.M.tol1 A.M. Winners of the free draw at the Port Perry Star grand re-opening last week were Mr. and Mrs. Alwin Van Ravenswaay, of R.R. 2, Port Perry. Mrs. Van Ravenswaay brought her daughter Valerie to the Star to pick up her prize, an Olympia portable typewriter. The Star would like to congratulate the winners and all those who helped to make our re-opening such a success. , | $ , 5,000 ALAN J. RISEN s...5 BIMINATION LAW OFFICES OF RISEN, ESPEY & FARQUHARSON DRAW LORD SIMCOE PLACE & DANCE Eo or 7L3- 571-3942 SCUGOG ARENA (After Hours: 985-9012) SAT, JUNE 16 Preferred Area of Practice o8% 8658 985.2788 -- CRIMINAL LAW -- BN ---~ rt Come In & Save during our Anniversary : il i) ALA nb Here's your chance to save on a fine selection of *Dresses *Shorts *Active Wear *Sportswear *T-Shirts *Accessories ri NOW AT GREAT SAVINGS! 2010950 % OFF COMPLETE INVENTORY A terrific way to help us celebrate our t Grand Re-Opening at our new location - 237 Queen St. (Beside Port Perry Star office) COUNTRY CLASSICS 237 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY - 985-8221