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Board Interest was high. and questions numerous following the panel discussion on the role and operation of the Farm Debt Review Board, during the annual meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture held March 4 at. the Hotel Plaza de la Chaudiere in Hull. Speaking on behalf of the Farm Debt Review Board in Ontario, Chairman - "George McLaughlin said 'This mediation process works. Our Board members who are all farmers, sit down with the applicant, sympathize with the applicant and have faced similar farm problems." He continued, "In Ontario the panels must visit the farm before any arrangement bet- ween the farmer and creditors can be negotiated." In-answer to questions from C.F.A. delegates, Mr. McLaughlin said that where 'a stay of pro ceedings has run out of time because of the initial backlog of cases, it has been possible, in almost all cases, to continue discussions . between the farmer and the creditors involved as long as pro- gress towards a settlement is being made. We have a gentlemen's agreement that the creditor will not take further action." With specific reference to. extending the stay #859. beyond 120 days the Chairman said PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 28, 1987 -- 25 Farm Debt Board discussed at CFA meeting been granted because of the ex tenuating circumstances and the short time that the panel had actual- ly worked on the particular case. McLaughlin stressed in his open- ing remarks to this national farm lobby group that the Farm Debt Review Act had the flexibility to allow for varying conditions bet- 'ween provinces, it had the rules for negotiation and it established a pat- tern for the panels to follow. He said "'there is basically a lot of misunderstanding about our role and what we can do, and can't do for farmers." In answer to further enquiries following the meeting that related to the 'legislated mandate of the Boards, McLaughlin said that creditors wishing to foreclose on any farm assets must now give I5 days written notice to farmers and advise them of their rights under the legislations. He pointed out that *'the legislation allows for a stay of pro- ceedings for an initial 30-day period, which may be extended at 30-day in- tervals for a Period up to 120 days." that in eight cases a further stay had The Prince Albert P.S. girls gymnastic team competed recently at a Durham. Region meet with the following individual results. Front from vault. Back row from left: Laura Hooker, Janice | Harwood, Carolyn Wakeford, 5th floor; Laurie: Thompson, Tricia Young, Kiley Ballard and coach " RAT ab as a SR A pCa af fmm Bi, 4 left: Ceilieh Cohoon, 6th vault; Samantha Eileen PI Langford; Leigh Rollo, 4th floor, 5th vault: Karen Bary and Andrea Durham. Pista ste Dim J | , : Skelding, 3rd floor, 6th vault; Suzie Allin, 7th b. «The Prince Albert boys gymnastic team competed in the Cen- I -- 4 red Dusan nas on A Ap) 23 3 ad there were several individual * } TROPHI ES & | ings. Front ric Malmholt; Steve Berry, 6th floor and : : K A e vault; Jeremy Geer, 2nd overall in his category; Greg Thom. ENGRAVING ROLLER S TING | son, 3rd floor and 4th vault. In the back row are Warren Wakefield, Team Jackets & Uniforms Scugog Arena 985-8698 Chris Mersereau and Sean Sauter. - Bicycle Repairs | i CARTWRIGHT MINOR SOFTBALL PINERIDGE 50 STARTS SUNDAY, MAY 3rd, 1987 -- FINAL REGISTRATION SPORTS YS a | SHOP Wednesdays 7 to 9:30 PM 3 NESTLETON COMMUNITY CENTRE Queen Street - Port Perry SKATE RENTALS cocoon. : Sunday, May 3rd 2 - 2 PHONE nist 8 | NOTICE: NO SKATING Sunday, May 31st or Sunday, June 28th. | $15.00 per child; $40.00 Family (3 or more) 4 | i | BOYS & GIRLS 7 to 16 Years Old OHIP No. & Parent's Signature required. R ae =} 3! (473 ' GENERAL MEETING SUNDAY, MAY 3rd - 7:30 PM Quality from the Country 985-9101 All interested persons & coaches welcome. RT PERRY Come to .. ASSELSTINE COUNTRY for our Spring on WROUGHT IRON FENCE =. : Thursday - Friday - Saturday APRIL 30th, MAY 1st & 2nd {| 7 Refreshments * Free Draws Each Day * Main Free Draw LF l (/ - A) / &7 Helmet Sale * Big ATV Display * ATV Demonstrations ARI Ff os [7 Enter your machine in the ATV PULL! SATURDAY, MAY 28nd - T:00 AM Prizes will be awarded. WE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! C4) ) YAMAHA ASSELSTINE"s YAMAHA South of Blackstock on County Rd. 57 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK [416) 986-4437 * Inground Vinyl Installations All Shapes * Concept Design & Planning * Concrete Decking * Above Ground Sales * All Work Guaranteed BOOK NOW FOR EARLY INSTALLATIONS RETAINING WALLS INTERLOCKING STONE