> Michigan Farm News ,I Rural Living December 1982 A Publication of the Michigan Farm Bureau County Newsletter Inside IHERD nEUER BEEn An EHTEnDED EAB UHE II BEFORE. New-size Chevy 5-10 Maxi-Cab. Now, a new-size American-made extended-cab pickup that's big enough for four people and a whole lot roomier than the only imported extended cab, Datsun L=-:7Q\j... King Cab. 8-10 Maxi-Cab offers more leg space than any full-size pickup and has up to 40% more load space behind the seat than Datsun King Cab (a full 18.4 cu. ft.). There's even more room for people than Datsun when you compare both pickups with the available rear jump seats and Available in 2- and 4-wheel drive. 8-10 Maxi-Cab 4X4 front bucket seats. with the revolutionary new Insta-Trac4-wheel-drive V6 power that Ford Ranger and the import system, standard on all 8-10 4X4 models. It's the first 4X4 system that lets you shift from freewheeling 2-wheel pickups don't offer. 8-10 Maxi-Cab offers 8-10 drive to 4-wheel-drive High-and back-at any speed. quality, cab room no other new-size truck can Some Chevrolet trucks are equipped with engines pro- beat, plus an optional 2.8 Liter V6 engine that duced by other GM divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliated outmuscles any of these competitors. companies worldwide. See your dealer for details. I December 1982 Volume 61, Number 12 IN THIS ISSUE 9 A Christmas Fantasyland A visit to Bronners at Frankenmuth is like a peak at Santa's workshop. 10 Scoring Agriculture's Political Clout How will agriculture fare with a new state admin- istration? Five farm leaders look at the future prospects for Michigan agriculture. 18 Reaching for a Dream Farmers with physical handicaps face special challenges to continue full-time farming. Van Buren County Young Farmer Craig Burns is among those determined farmers reaching for a dream. 22 Ebenhoes Really Cooking Now! They traded in their milking parlor and tractors for a full time restaurant business. Like farming, they say, it's a family operation. IN EVERY ISSUE Cover photo by Marcia Ditchie 4 Rural Route 16 County Newsletter 5 Donna 26 Agrinomic Update 6 Lansing Review 28 Discussion Topic 8 Washington Report 30 Market Place Michigan Farm News RURAL LIVING (ISSN 0026-2161) Michigan Farm News Rural Living IS published monthly. on the first day. by the Michigan Farm Bureau Informallon dnd Public Relallons Division PublicatIon and editorial offices al 7373 West Saginaw Highway. Lansing. Mich. 48909. Post Ollice Box 30960; telephone. Lansing 517.323.7000. Extension 508. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $1.50 per year to members. included In annual dues. $3.00 per year non-members In Michigan. $5.00 per year non.members out of state. Publica lion No 345040. E~tahlished Jan 13. 1923 a~ Michigan Farm News. name changed to Michigan Farm News Rurall.ivmg Dec. 1. 1981. Third.c1ass postage paid al Lansing. Michigan and al addItional mailing ollices. EDITORIAL: Connie Turbin. Editor; Marcia [)itcille. AssocIate Editor and Business Manager; Donna Wilber. Contributing Editor: Cathy J. Kirvan. Copy Editor OFFICERS: Michigan Farm Bureau; President. Elton R. SmIth. Caledonia; V,ce President. Jack l.aurie. Cass City. Administrative Director. Robert Braden. Lansing; Treasurer and Chief FinancIal Ollieer. Max D. Dean: Secretary. William S Wilkinson DIRECTORS: District 1. Arthur Bailey. Schoolcraft: District 2. Lowell Eisenmann. Blissfield; District 3. James Sayre. BellevIlle; District 4. Elton R. Smith. CaledOnia: District 5. Albert Cook. Mason. District 6. Jack Laurie. Cass City; District 7. Robert Rider. Hart; District 8. Lyle LeCronier. Freeland: District 9. Donald Nugent. Frankfort; DistrICt 10. Margaret Kartes. West Branch; District 11. Bernard Doll. Dafter DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Dave Conklin. Corunna; Michael Pridgeon. Montgomery. Robert ROilier. Fremont FARM BUREAU WOMEN: VIVian LOll. Mason FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMERS: Glenn Preston. QUlnCV POSTMASTER: In uSing form 3579. mail to: Michigan Farm News Rural Liumg. PO. Box 30960. 7373 We~l Saginaw Highway. LanSing. Mieh 4RQ09 RURAL LIVING. DECEMBER 1982 3 Rural Route President, Michigan Farm Bureau mains strong, there are not EEC countries! Farm Bureau, funds to buy in many coun- therefore, has asked the U. S. tries. Also, because of the in- government to subsidize some judicious use of embargoes, we exports so that our products have provided opportunities will compete. While I'm sure for our competition to move in most farmers find subsidized on our markets. exports distasteful, they also Another reason exports are recognize that this is the only We are living through some down is because of interest way to return rationality to the trying times. We see depressed costs. At Farm Bureau's urg- thinking of many European commodity prices; we see ing, Congress finally recogniz- politicians. good farmers experiencing ed this and in October created I am convinced that we must cash flow problems; we see a small revolving fund which expand foreign markets and land values decreasing. will be used to make financing reduce production if we are to Our efficient agriculture has available to foreign buyers. increase the net income for increased prod uction by 30 % This is a revolving fund so it farmers. The alternative is to in the last decade. During that will not be a cost to govern- produce specific commodities time, consumption has remain- ment over the years. in specific volume and at ed relatively static and per But the biggest concern we specific prices. Those specifica- capita consumption for some should have is that some coun- tions would be set by a prod ucts has actually declined. tries, especially in Europe, politically motivated group of This, coupled with a slowing have increased subsidizing ex- bureaucrats - and that alter- growth in population, means ports at a very high level. native is unthinkable! While we that for some commodities we While Farm Bureau has always may be unhappy with prices have too much, based on cur- believed in free trade, we and income today, at least we rent usage. recognize that subsidization by have the opportunity to at- For years we have looked foreign governments is not free tempt to improve ourselves. overseas to expand our mar- trade. Farm Bureau leaders I honestly believe there is an kets and we have enjoyed in- and government officials have answer to the problems which creasing exports for at least 10 met with European leaders to plague agriculture and the years. This year, however, we express our opposition to trade economy of this nation and the saw a decrease in agricultural subsidies, but these negotia- world. I'm not sure I know the exports. Why? And what can tions have failed. answer, but I strongly believe we do to expand our sales? We American farmers can that Farm Bureau members The entire world economy is compete against farmers any- working together, sharing their in a recession now and while where, but we cannot compete creative thinking, will find the demand for our products re- against the treasuries of the right answer. 4 RURAL LIVING. DECEMBER 1982 Donna Life is But a Dream . •• BIG Earn ~--I R~;taA: come ••• START YOUR OWN MONEY MAKING BUSINESS! Home. By Connie Turbin cows to start up a full-time dairy oper- Editor, Rural Living ation. I must have been dreaming when I In Chesaning, a historic mansion suggested to Donna that I take a crack houses the dream-reality of Bonnie at this editorial column .... Wow! I and Howard Ebenhoe, who built a feel so vulnerable! Even though I know part-time catering service into a full- that you can't see me, it's a lot easier time restaurant business. SEND FOR to hide behind the journalistic stance Take a few minutes to "Christmas FACTS TODAY! than to step out here and take the chance that you and I might have something to say to one another about wish" with Wallace Bronner who built the world's largest year-round holiday showcase from a second-story special- older Saw Three power tools in one- dreams. ity shop in Frankenmuth. a real money-maker for you! You know, for example, that you've And listen to the "YOU make it hap- The Planer/Molder/Saw is a versatile just possibly got yourself a dream that pen" dreams of farm leaders as they piece of machinery. It turns out prof- might come true at any moment you discuss the need for farm people to itable precision molding, trim, floor- decide to take a chance. knowing that share their knowledge, concerns and ing, furniture ... in all popular pat- terns. Rips, flanes, molds sepa- you're vulnerable and still believing their dreams with the new leaders in rately .. , or al at once. Used by indi- enough to go ahead and get YOUR state government. vidual home craftsman, cabinet and dream for YOUR life underway. Because this is a column about picture framing shops, lumber yards, I don't even talk to my kids this way, contractors and carpenters. dreams, it must also be about night- N ever before has there been a but that's part of my dream theory, mares. There is so much anxiety in- three-way, heavy-duty woodworker too. Kids don't learn how to make volved in taking a chance that even that does so many jobs for so little their dreams come true by having the most cautious dream maker suffers c9st. Saws to width, planes to desired someone tell them about it. They have the nightmare of indecision. Have I thickness, and molds to any choice of patterns. Cuts any molding pattern to see that dreams are hard work, and made the right decision? Have I acted you desire. Provides trouble-free per- often heartbreak, and that every too soon ... too late? formance. And is so simple to operate minute of it is worth it when you can If I have any notion about dreams, I even beginners can use it! finally reach out and grab onto the certainly have a working knowledge of 3D-Day FREE Trial! EXC~~~~GF~~CTS reality of your dreams. those dreaded anxiety nightmares. NO OJUGAflON-HO SAUSMAN WIll CAll This month you're going to meet I've found the best cure for propping RUSH COUPON FOlEY-BElSAW co. some really terrific people .in the pages up the dream in the words of a quota- ~'(}nJlYI 90114 FlElO BLDG. , I "1'1 KANSAS CITY. MO. 64111 of Rural Living magazine because this tion that hangs in my office: I • is an issue about dreams. Not the kind of dreams made of Christmas wishes, or windowshopping, but the real life dreams of men and women. When Choose life - always and at what- ever risk. To let it leak out, to slip away with the mere passage of time, to with- hold the giving of it and the spreading , ~ ~I~I~~~I~ ~ Foley-Belsaw CO. 90114 Field Bldg. Kansas Cily. Mo. 64111 I' :.' 0 YES. p/~au und m~ th~ FREE Booklrt that .. • they agreed to talk with the editors of of it. is to choose nothing. giv~s m~ complrt~ facts about your Planu- Mold~r-Saw and full drtails on how I can qualify , Rural Living magazine, they took the While we prepared this issue of for a 30-Day Fru Trial right in my own shop. I ~ undustand th~r~ i5 No Obligation and that No chance to be vulnerable, to share their Rural Living, we were also working on _ Sa/~sman will call. ~ dreams with you. another dream and anxieties too. We Share Craig Burns' dream as he hoped a new, "slicker" publication • hml • talks about his challenges to overcome could be our Christmas gift to you. In- ~ Address. , ............ a physical handicap and to keep on stead, we'll wish you a Happy New • Cily- , reaching for the goals he set for him- self long before he had the cash or the RURAL LIVING. DECEMBER 1982 Year in style. Watch for this "dream come true" issue in January. ..... .51111 ~ Zip. Iii 5 Lansing Review Election Notes - Beginning Jan. matching federal funds by March. county to collect the taxes, if rejected 1. 1983. the Democratic party will Most counties are presently unable to the schools could do the collecting but have control of c;tate government for repair road surfaces. replace wornout would have to give the township a sec- the first time In 45 years. This includes equipment. maintain snow and ice ond opportunity. the executive office and both houses control. grade gravel roads and per- Farm Bureau opposes this bill be- of the L~glslature. form other routine functions. cause of the tax burden on farmers at a Democratic control of the state Legislation introduced last year is time when all production costs are Senate wIll be 20-18. down from the still pending and has been changed heavy. Because of this, the House also present 24-14 The Democrats will several times. It presently includes a passed H.B. 5405, which allows farm- also continue to control the House formula system based on the new ers to defer any summer tax until the b3-47 (presently 64-46). There will be Ohio plan that would increase fuel regular time. if they desire. The bills 17 new senators and 44 new House taxes about 2 cents a gallon; increase are "tie barred," which means if one members on Jan. 1. Many long-time auto weight fees 15% and commercial passes, the other must also pass. Farm legIslators chose not to run for re- vehicle fees 30%. Increased funding Bureau members should let their sena- ~Iectlon fhe voters elected 60 new- of comprehensive transportation needs tor know their views. comers to the 148-member Legisla- (bus. railroads. water. air. etc.) to be ture the biggest change in 20 years. phased in over five years. The "comprehensive transporta- Unemployment Compensation - In other election notes: Some $1.7 billion will be paid out this tion" portion of the package is contro- -Two women were elected to the versial as the method of funding. Rep. year but revenues will only be $650 Senate for the first tIme in many years. Ryan (D-Detroit) supported a 0.02% million. Michigan is now about $2.2 The lieutenant governor. who presides income tax increase. Gov. Milliken op- billion in debt to the federal govern- over the Senate. ISalso female. In the poses this and supports a 30% weight ment. Without major reforms the debt House. the number of women will tax increase for autos and 45% in- will be $4 billion by 1986, assuming drop from 15 to 14. crease for trucks. His program would unemployment drops by at least also extend the sales tax to amuse- 4.7%. The interest alone will be $84 -It IS estImated that the cost of ments such as professional sports and million for 1983. changing governors WIllbe $1 million. theatre tickets. VIdeo games and repair The federal penalty begins in Janu- -The Democrats control the Su- service costs on autos and appliances. ary 1983 at 0.3% and increases to preme Court bv a 4-3 majority. and all The present law's intent is to fund 2.7% by 1986. This is in addition to eIght Democratic candidates won elec- comprehensive transportation from the normal 0.7 % federal tax increase hon to the state Board of Education 25% of the sales tax from auto-related to 0.8% in 1983 and the state tax and th~ governing boards of Michigan sales. About 27.5% of the 25% is which can vary 1 to 9 %. Both are on a State Umversltv. the University of presently used for this purpose. wage base of $6,000 which rises to Michigan and Wayne State Umversity. Funding for many of the railroads $7,000 Jan. 1, 1983. The penalty serving rural areas comes from this amounts to an additional $18 (0.3%) source. All programs being considered per employee the first year and in- 'Lame Duck' Legislative Session would be "indexed." which permits creases each year to $162 or more. - The present L~glsiature returned to limited increases according to eco- For 1981, Michigan benefits were the LanSing after the election on Nov 9 for the final sessIon of the 81st Legisla- nomic conditions. highest in the nation. Michigan does ture. Several major Issues should be not impose a waiting week although consIdered These Include: 42 states do. It could save up to $70 Summer Tax Collection - H.B. million per year. Three states have 4150 is now before the Senate Educa- some form of employee contribution. Highway Finance - Gas tax reve- tion Committee. It passed the House A 0.5% assessment on the $6.000 nues used for roads have declined for before the recess. It allows the schools wage base could save $100 million a the thIrd year In a row. They are at a to request the township to collect half year. The present 18 weeks of work to 13-year low If something Isn't done. or all of the school taxes in the sum- qualify could be increased to 20 Michigan WIllnot be able to qualify for mer. If rejected. they could request the weeks. Cost of liVingadjustments were b RURAL LIVING, DECEMBER 1982 enacted in 1980 for 1983 and beyond. culture and Farm Bureau. The gover- Farm Bureau does not have a posi- In 1980, the average Michigan benefit nor has appointed the members of the tion on this issue. but it will be a policy was $100, in 1982 it was $157; the authority, which consists of the direc- issue at the annual delegate session maximum was $197. Benefits were tors of the departments of agriculture during the state annual meeting, Dec. raised in 1980 without consideration and commerce, the state treasurer, 1-4. for cost. three farmers and one bank represen- It is a fact that wearing seat belts There are at least four proposals tative. The farmers are Richard J. saves lives and cuts serious injuries. before the Legislature: (1) Manufac- Trepanier of Iron Mountain, William Auto crashes are the major cause of turers "solvency" plan - H.B. 6131 M. White of Jones - who will serve as death for those under 45. Even with a and S.B. 973; (2) Governor's pro- chairperson, and Harold J. Thome of major education campaign, only 10% posal - not yet in bill form; (3) The Comstock Park. Elmer Simon of Fran- of motorists wear a seat belt. If every- UCAN coalition proposal - H.B. kenmuth is the banking representa- one used them, it is likely that insur- 6095; and (4) A surtax plan for debt tive. ance and medical costs could be re- repayment developed by the auto The authority members had their duced. The issue is whether seat belt companies. There are at least three first meeting in early November to be- use should be required. other bills - S.B. 892. H.B. 6089 and come acquainted with the law and H.B. 6118 - introduced by individual their responsibilities. They met again Strip Coal Mining - S.B. 819 is legisla tors. later in November to consider rules now law (p.A. 303). It provides regu- The major areas to be considered and procedures which take about 60 lations and permits for strip coal min- are: raising the tax base; raising the tax days to complete. ing in Michigan. Farm Bureau suceed- rates; reinstating the waiting week; in- One potential problem that is being ed in making'several amendments to creasing the 18 weeks qualifier to 20 investigated is an IRS rule that limits provide farmland protection and re- weeks; imposing an employee tax who can qualify to borrow funds from quire restoration to the original pro- (probably 0.5%); requiring earning 30 tax exempt bonds. It is still expected ductivity. An Agricultural Impact times minimum wage as a qualifying that application forms could be ready Statement must also be filed with the week (now 20 times): freezing the around February 1983. permit application. weekly maximum benefit rate; assess- The MDA will be sending a newslet- ing "negative balance employers" a ter to all those who have their names deficiency tax equal to federal penalty on the list as interested in the loan pro- Gleaner (H.S. 4668, P.A. 208) - tax; allowing a credit to "positive gram. It will also go to all county Ex- The Treasury Department now has a balance" employers; and several other tension offices and Soil Conservation special tax credit form available for technical changes. those farmers who have permitted a offices. Farm Bureau will also continue One controversy is between "nega- qualified charitable organization to to provide information as it becomes tive" and "positive" balance employ- "glean" left over food from orchards available. ers. Many farmers are "negative" and fields. The income tax credit is balance employers because their em- 10% of the wholesale value of the ployees draw out far more money Mandatory Seat Belt Use - H. B. amount gleaned. than is paid in. Any reform will require 5567 would require the use of seat H.B. 4122, which eliminates any agreement by all concerned - employ- belts by those riding in the front seat of liability for those who donate food, has ers, unions and the governor and a vehicle. A $10 fine could be levied passed the House and is expected to legislators. against those who didn't comply. The be considered in the Senate during the law would expire after three years. "Iameduck" session. Many groups are supporting the legis- Family Farm Development Act lation, including health, medical, auto- (H.B. 5470, P.A. 220) - This Farm motive, insurance, traffic safety and Lansing Review is prepared by Bureau-supported legislation has re- highway organizations. Michigan would Robert E. Smith, MFB senior ceived a great deal of positive publici- be the first state to pass such legisla- legislative counsel. ty. There have been more than 2.400 tion. Thirty-four countries and five inquiries to the Department of Agri- Canadian provinces have it. RURAL LIVING. DECEMBER 1982 7 washington Report Report form, f()r th\ 19H:l ('",,,'U, WIth c~n~uc;(>sof retaIl and wholesale agricultural data. including land in of Agnculrur\' wIll bt' mdllt..d to 3 7 busln""~, Indu'itry and manufacturing farms. form of ownership. land use. million fdrm dnd rcmt'h opc>rdtors In th" country production and sales of crops. inven- throughout tht> lJOItt>d Stdh.., In D", tories. quantity sold and value of sales humt>rs Will not(> 'iome changes In c\'m~f by ttw lJ c., Comm\'n t>nVpdrt for livestock and poultry. and operator th(> r(>port form from the Information m\'nfs <:....n ..u...BUh'dU and farm management characteristics. r..qu(>o;te.>dIn the.>1978 census The Tht> d"ddlln\' for rvtufOlllq 'orm .. h The remaining 20% of the nation's 1982 census I~ structured to county feb 15 1Q83 dft"f """hI('; h th.. bur\'du producers will receive a five-page farm\'rs accordmg to the types of crops will 5p\'nd thr ..,' month, fo!lowlnq up form. requesting the basic census data the.>vgrow Clnd where they farm The on farm ..r" who did not r...'pond and additional information. This bUf()du ddded a question on interest Th .. ( ..no;uo;h u"udllv tdk\'11 ('v\'ry special sampling will provide the Cen- "xp(>n~es to help measure farmers' 'Iv .. Y"dr'S but th\' 1Q82 ",'n ..u .. Is be> sus Bureau with data to compile credit ne.>\'ds Ing (ondud,'d d y,'dr "'drlv to put dqn estimated county totals for value of cultural (,'no;u.. ddt 1 In Itn\' With othef About 80% of the dgncultural pro- land and buildings. selected produc- economIC n.>n ...u~" f or the 'Ir ..t hme. duc\'r~ Will u~c\'Ive a four-page form tion expenses. farm equipment inven- th.. dqnculturdl ,,'n ..u... Will cOincide.> r...que ...hng information about basic tories. hired farm labor. fertilizer and pesticide use. interest expenses. energy expenditures and fuel storage capaci- ty As in previous census reports. the data will be published for each of the 3.100 counties in the nation which have agricultural operations. The bureau expects to publish its first data from the census in October 1983. The release of final data is scheduled to begin in mid-1984. To expedite the data collection. the Census Bureau is requesting that com- pleted census forms be returned at the earliest possible date in January. Response to the census is required by federal law under Title 13. U.S. Code The legal requirement to com- ply WIth the census request has been in effect since the first agricultural census In 1840 Under the same law. information furmshed on report forms is confiden- hal and is published only in statistical totals The forms cannot be used by any other governmental agency. To protect the pnvacy of individual cen- sus records. census reports are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. RURAL UVING. DECEMBER 1982 A Christmas Fantasyland themes. Bronners has the nation's largest collection of nativity scenes under one roof. Visitors are greeted by 150 animated figures, including choir- boys. reindeer. elves and Santa & Mrs. Claus. 1fF &"11((' Nearly every ethnic group is repre- sented in the global selection of mer- TO BRONNER'S chandise. Including music boxes, IN Hummel figurines. 100 decorated rrQn~l'nmu th Christmas trees. wooden nut crackers and more than 3.000 styles of glass or- naments. many which were handcrafted in Europe. Bronners features an endless array of Christmas and all seasons decora- tions for homes. churches. businesses, industry and cities from the U.S .. South America. Europe, Asia. Africa and the Orient. By Marcia Dltchle Starting in 1945 on the second floor of his aunt's grocery store, Wallace 'Twas the night before Christmas Bronner has built the world's largest when all through the house permanent display of Christmas dec- orations in the Bronner Family Christ- Not a creature was stirring, mas Wonderland not euen a mouse; Situated on a 50-acre site on the The stockings were hung by the out-skirts of Frankenmuth at 25 chimney with care Christmas Lane, more than two mil- In hopes that St Nicholas soon lion people from around the world visit would be there; the Chnstmas fantasyland each year. Proclaimed a Michigan Embassy of The children were nestled all snug Tourism by Gov. William Milliken. it is in their beds, open 361 days of the year. closed only While uisions of sugar-plums danced on Jan I, Easter, Thanksgiving and in their heads Chnstmas The building's exterior and interior ThIS popular children's Chnstma~ deSIgn is a combmation of Bavarian story wIll be recIted countle~ tImes and Alpme archItecture which reflects during the next few weeks In anhclpa- Frankenmuth's rich Barvarian henlage tion of Christmas day But for one Enclosed WIthin a carpeted. one- man In the pICturesque village of acre salesroom are unique gift items Frankenmuth In Sagmcl"- County, every from 35 nations around the world m day is Christmas reltglous, traditional and toyland RURAL UVING DECE"fBER J982 9 Scoring Agriculture's Political Future By Donna Wilber & Cathv Klrvan The fdrm commumty had experi- decision-makers whose roots are in 1 d<;t M~rch dunn,3 th,' 1q82 Machi \'nced the~ Sdme concerns a few farm soil rather than city asphalt. in- gdn f cum BUh' lU \V.,..hIIlQton 1 t'ql ..l, V\.'dr'" ~q\'l when Rt..p George Cush volvement in the education process hy~ ~"maI11f I O'1~r, '>' ) 1,1 l.,,., .• ,ld,, ,I mgb\.'rr\ of O~trolt bel-clme chcllrper does have the benefit of building rural- In th,. ndth.'lll '" t 'p t ,I J'm AI,n ..h..lfl..1 -"0'1 of the Hou"~ Ag Committee urban bridges of understanding. told th~. I"ql<;!,f"" 1"..ld, I ,h I, l'l, ..i I.'l ,r fh ... fal"5tU.'.lcl1on Wcl<;thclt the "big CI Farmers hope this past pattern of b-..> th~'lr nt>xt qO\ ,'m 'If t\ '".lIow would hdve little empathy success will continue as they work with Fight mO'1lh, I'h'r h,' ,.. tt",,, tOf fdrml'r~ The". found him a willmg the governor-elect and other urban gov~rnor ,.1" \.••.mJ \'-h,k I urn,'''' h.:>p.-. k.lrn\.'r. h,Jwcycr. as he VISited farms legislators. Upcoming gubernatorial h~.m~'6'lnt \\ h4lit h,' ph.')mh,,'.1 "oout ~ through.:>ut th~ !otate Ilnd hstened to appointments to committees and com- Ing 11 go",'rnor to ul th~ p.o..op." h".lJ th~ con.:crn .. of farmers Their mil1cll mlSSions dealing with agriculture may Itn~s Iloout . BLan('n •.ud OV-'F5 tn, skcpltc~m w~ erClsed as Cushmgberry well add to the challenges they face. UnlO'1S" ur,' ("u .. ng ,om,' CO"l(',,'rn b-.:c.lm\.' ~ ~trong supporter of their m- D~s thl<; m"Cln fh~" 'I 10',,' th" h ud du~tr\! earn\'d rt'((1q'1 'I 'l"l t~t dJf1 .hUh'" ~1 Anotht" l1ctro ter who hcls earned Leaders View Challenges VItally Imp'lrt ",' "'-'Q 11\.'1, ")+~, h l' th", rc ..~ -f "f tdrmer<; I.. Dr S Leon SOC\\"" th,. va. ",hi., 1n .."H"" " I' v.. h '''\.'\ eh 'I~ro;.{\" of th" MI.ch gllo Follo",'ng the No\.' 2 election. MFB ~c()no'Tl\) P 'It' r rn':.ln.1 \.n ..1 t...'l AglI..:ultun: Comml~" on He hilS PreSident Elton R Smith sent a con- potlCI~<; thc)t r~,ult",~ frO'1l " una" b-,'">(,O'1l, c'n eftect'''c st.dndard-bc.drer gratulatory telegram 10 Gov.-Elect stdndmg Qt ,JnJ "'r'pa,:cl".'lt ''1 10' tn, h.'l' agn('olrurc dunng h~ ~r\ lee on the Blanchard offering the organization's unlqu~ c~l ~n~s of th~ r Indu~tr\' ') comm~on cooperation in his endeavors toward a ~s It m~.Jn th.1t d"Ch em m..1k~rr- Th~~ c)'.3mp~:a pro\c It can hap- speedy economic recovery for Michi- wlth ""k Of no kno"," kdg.; of th~ com- ~n If farmers arc ",IHmg to take the gan p~ll. bus'n~~s of f..1rmang \1.1' tolk" co"- tl"nt? and ~ffort to fTloke.: It happen "The problems of the beleagured trot of th\'lf d\'stlO £S ') \\.'hl'~ It mIght ~ 5 mpler to ....or ... With manufllcturing and construction in- JO RURAL UVING. DECEMBER 1982 dustries in the state have over their voting responsibilities seriously shadowed the very serious depression l'md the potential for impact is there, in the farm economy of Michigan." Rural Liuing editors asked a group Smith said, "If Michigan is to recover of Michigan's agricultural leaders to and return to prosperity, support for share their views on how the 1982 every segment of the state's economy elections will impact their industry and must be evidenced by the governor's what they believe should be the next office move on the part of the farming com- "Farm families in Michigan have munity. Their answers. we hope. will made a commitment to Michigan, too stimulate dialogue among Farm Bu- Their family-run businesses rely on the reau members on this important topic. state's unique resources of land, water If you would like to respond to the and climate. The security of their viewpoints of these leaders, write future in Michigan is rooted in the sup "Letters to the Editor." Rural Liuing port and understanding of elected Magazine. P.O Box 30960, Lansing. leaders at every level of government. ,. Mich. 48909. he said Smith said that although Farm Bu- reau's political action arm. AgriPac, Elton R. Smith did not endorse Blanchard as a I think farmers took the election "Friend of Agriculture" in the guber- results pretty much in stride As an natonal campaign, the organization organization, our challenge is to work would give its full cooperation to the with whomever 15 elected and we look new governor by providing expertise forward to having a good relationship and guidance on agrlculturallssues with Gov -Elect Blanchard We live in By far the greatest disappointment a state where we have more urban- to farmers was their failure to get agri- onented legislators than rural legisla- culture-backed candidates elected to tors, but on the whole. we have the Michigan State University Board of always had good results working with Trustees, They feel strongly that the Elton R. Smith. president of thl! urban legislators on Farm Bureau Michigan Farm Bureau and VIC~ governing board of their land-grant policy pr~enl of the American Farm Bu university needs effective agricultural reau Federation representation and believed their can- I believe the new governor-elect will John laurie. vice pr~dent of th .. didates were the best quahfaed recognize that agriculture is a very Michigan Farm Burll-au and chim So. as farm~rs consider their future Viable tndustry With a great deal of pltrioQn of AgnPhC political clout - or lack of It - they can't growth potential Certainly, we'll con- overlook the challenge of gainmg tinue to manufacture automobiles, but Elwood Kirkpatrick. J.lre~ld"nt of the MIChigan MtDt Produc~n. AiloOC, commitment from thelTranks the kind I expect. m a matter of a few years. ation of commitment that swept labor-on- that Michigan will become more ori ented candidates mto office The ented toward other kmds of industries. Roger Can, a form4.U preW(jpnl 01 "score" racked up by agncultural such as service Industnes Through the MIChigan Pork Producer. Auo elation PACs was nothing to brag about this this change. agriculture may be able to election and the answers to "why?" pick up the reins of the number one in- LeRoy Schluckebier. c.hal~r~n are elUSive True farmers are a small dustry in this state. as we have been of the Michiga" Be,," CommboiJon minority of the electorate but they take recognized thIS past year RURAL UVING. DECE.\fBER 1982 11 PACs must be part of The concept of agricutural PACs is years. Many of these farmers are We need to work with the newly elect- new to farmers. For many, many working off the farm to get extra in- ed people and help them understand years in Farm Bureau the emphasis come, but they're really farmers at what our problems are and what our was on political education and giving heart. I don't believe they are always needs are in relationship to the rest of all the candidates an opportunity to commited to the philosophy and posi- the state. If we can do that, then I come to meetings and state their posi- tions of the labor unions even though think the election results will be tions. Today we actively support their paychecks are coming from in- positive. "Friends of Agriculture," those legisla- dustry. I think they will be very effec- One of the big challenges we may tors who have a feeling for agriculture, tive in the area of political activity if we face will be preventing budget cuts in are willing to work with agricultural or- work with them and get them involved research, Extension and MDA pro- ganizations in the state, who support in leadership positions. grams. We will be, in a sense, backing legislation we need or oppose laws All farm and commodity organiza- up. We have gotten agriculture out in that would be detrimental to our in- tions ought to be able to see the merit front as a leading industry. People dustry. of having agriculture represented on view us as a necessary industry for the Some people think of PACs only in the board of trustees of our land grant economic survival of the state, as well terms of raising campaign money. I university. I think we did a great job as necessary in everyone's daily life. don't think of them so much that way this year in backing two candidates We need to re-emphasize to the newly as I do of organized support for whose qualifications couldn't be better elected governor and legislators that "Friends of Agriculture" and giving for the MSU Board of Trustees. We agriculture is a vital, stable industry. them an opportunity for discussions are going to have to work hard to cre- One area where we ought to be able with people. This can be more impor- ate real discipline among Farm Bureau to build a strong relationship with tant than the actual dollars we con- members and agriculture-related peo- urban-oriented legislators is in pro- tribute. ple if we hope to accomplish the goal moting agricultural processing plants. of having these positions appointed It is a job-creating venture and, in a rather than elected. There are so few sense, we would be doing our part to people who recognize who they are Where do we go voting for, or will take the time to lessen the unemployment problem in Michigan. At the same time, we would study the candidates for the many from here? I think boards and positions we have in Michi- be developing a stronger agricultural industry and stronger economic base gan. we go forward. Where do we go from here? I think for the state. This is going to be a key area that we go forward. I look with enthusiasm not only industry and agriculture can and great interest to the opportunity of work together in, but industry and There's no question that farmers working with the new administration labor and even agriculture and local have been taking a back seat as far as and its appointed boards and commis- government. We need to help smaller getting actively involved in partisan sions. We'll have opportunities to get cities realize the importance of making politics. They have a tendency to just acquainted with new political leaders the same kinds of overtures to ag in- not want to do that. It could be that we and I look toward to it as a real dustry and ag processing facilities as need to look at real active political in- challenge. I expect Michigan agricul- they do to new auto or manufacturing volvement as a challenge and oppor- ture, in the next few years, to do real plants. tunity for young farmers. As I have at- well. I'm confident that the new adminis- tended many young farmer meetings tration will recognize agriculture's and listened to their discussions. I find Jack Laurie potential, especially the governor. He they have much more potential for be- In the last two or three years, apparently understands that industries coming politically active than some of farmers have found that they have a must be solvent and competitive in their elders who have been around real friend in Gov. Milliken and I hope order to create jobs. Hopefully, he can Farm Bureau a long time. that the relationship can continue relate his activities with Crysler and The number of part-time farmers in when Jim Blanchard becomes gover- other industries to agriculture. I'm con- Michigan is going to increase over the nor. The challenge is really up to us. fident that he will. 12 RURAL LIVING. DECEMBER 1982 farmers' political clout While Jim Blanchard was elected what we had done in the past. We we have to remember that the election with the help of organized labor, farm- developed the political action commit- was a month ago. It's all over with ers also have substantial political clout tee process after the laws were passed now, so you don't go around feeling in this state. A good demonstration of that made it possible. bad or gloating about the results. Our that clout is the growing concern that challenge now is to work with those political candidates expressed to agri- people who were elected to office. It is culture in the last two or three elec- ... farmers are more our responsibility to get out and work tions, wanting our support. with those people and build a rapport. I'm really happy to be part of agri- politically active on an In the long range, we will analyze culture when we are becoming recog- the effects of the new Legislature and nized as a significant force in determin- individual basis, than administration and watch and get a ing who is going to represent the peo- I've ever seen them ... feel as to how agriculture is faring. If ple in Michigan. we like it, if we are satisfied with It, it Agriculture needs to find qualified they only sit back when we feel that progress is being made candidates who are electible in not they agree with what and the agricultural industry is grow- only the rural communities, but urban ing, we certainly will support the peo- communities as well. and then get our leadership is doing. ple elected Nov. 2. If that is not the people behind them and put them in case, if agriculture is ignored and the office. That's when agriculture will industry declines, we will let them have reached its utopia in political ac- In the agricultural community there know that we are not going to take tion. We're not there at this point but are some points which we can all rally second place. we understand the process better and around because they affect all com- We want them to support us, but if we have demonstrated that we are modity groups. The MSU trustee posi- they don't, the next time we have the capable of doing it. We're new at this tion is one of those points. Everyone opportunity we will surface some peo- business: we've only been at it. in our has a real stake in the proper ad- ple who will lead us in the direction we case. six years. and were learning a ministration of the agricultural pro- want to go. We don't have the luxury great deal. gram at MSU and we knew that we anymore of being able to sit back and I think farmers are more active poli- had to have agricultural representation say, "Well. let the better man win." tically at this point. on an individual in the government of that body in We have to decide who those better basIs. than I've ever seen them. Some- order to accomplish what we wanted. people are and then we have to go out times you get the impression that So we had a rallying point for all of and see to it that they win. farmers are depending on their leader- agriculture and everyone got behind it. I think that Is what we want to let ship to carry the ball. But when we We joined together, and while we people know - we are strong and we had a situation like we did this year, might not have agreed on individuals are organized. We have the ability and with a lot of open seats, we found out at first, the need was there and the the opportunity to select candidates in short order that farmers are not sit- common goal was so strong that the and develop them into potential ting back. They only sit back when entire industry knew that we had to be leaders and that is where we intend to they agree with what the leadership is together and, consequently. we were. be. But. by all means. we will support doing. When they want the leadership We were two years ago and we were the ones in office if they support us. to know that they may have been again this year But this year we straying from what they like. they weren't successful in getting our people don't stay slttmg down They let us elected because of the general mood LeRoy Schluckebier know - as they should of the people How the 1982 election results will Our Interest In political action was We didn't lose that race because of impact on agriculture depends a great conceived because our land grant uni- who we ran or because of the type of deal on how willing Michigan farmers versity wasn't being properly adminis- campaign we ran. We lost that race are to meet with the new legislators tered. We weren't being represented because of who won the top half of the and present our case to them. and consequently we had to take ticket In losing leaders like Bob Young, some steps that were dIfferent from Where do we go from here? First, we've lost a certain segment of repre- RURAL UVING. DEC£.\fBER 1982 13 Agriculture Can't be Overlooked in Any Recovery Plan for Michigan -'entdtloll fo aqrK uhur~ In the lState work In the shop and are members of lent opportunity here to go ahead in L~ql~latuh' ~o many of our elected labor unions can be a very defmite agriculture with leaps and bounds. offl("I~I...hcw~ no conception of what'" asset The\! realize the problems on Sure. there's been a lot of "beer happening on the fijrm what It take'> the farm Thev know the cost and crying" going on lately with farm prices to reuse a butthel of bean~ or what It houre:, that go Into making a farm down and our production costs going lak~" to brmg ij hog to market or get operation work. and In that respect I up and up. But, for the most part, I eqq... to th( t;tore They don't reahz,," think they have an important role in feel farmers who are in business today that thf' abundanc~ of food on our relaYing thiS information to their fellow will be in business tomorrow. They feel c;upf..rmarket t;helve" \I1vaflably came workers This can be very beneficial to this is an interim period that has to be from th(>farm We have d responslblh the rest of the agricultural community weathered as best we can and then tv to ~ducat(' the ..e people so they un farmers do have a tendency to lean look onward and upward from there. derstand ho\,\, legIslation they work on back and let their leadership carry the eff~ct" th(' fcnmmg busmess ball as far as political involvement is I thmk W(' have an excellent oppor concerned We tend to become so in tUnlty at thl' pomt to work wIth the volved in our own farm operations Elwood Kirkpatrick new admlnl ...tratlon and convince cmd get a very nearsighted view of As a result of the election. we'll see th~m that agfl( ulture In our state things We need to broaden our out a lot of changes as far as appointed should b(> promoted becauc;e Irs realll, look by interrelating with other sectors commissions and boards are concern- th(J backbolw of our economy of agriculture to hear their viewpoints ed r m sure we'll also see some I f~(JI w(> were sold down the fiver ThiS tempers your own thinking some changes in the direction the state will wIth the one man-one vote concept what and gets the thought process go- take I think Gov.-Elect Blanchard is a Orlglnallv our forefathers put the ing Sometimes when yOU have a hard capable individual and while he may Constitution together wIth the thought and fast idea about something. you move us somewhat in a different direc- In mind that we should have rural find out that maybe It isn't all quite the tion. I don't think it will be to the detri- rcpreM'ntatlon and a vOIce for the way you thought it was and I think this ment of agricu Iture. I believe he feels sparccly populated du~as It's been an interaction can be very beneficial agriculture is an important industry uphIll bdul" for farmers since Wf! lost The agricultural commulllty did a lot and will look to it for help in re- thelt But It gIves us a n~~d dnd op of work to get agricultural representa Juvenating Michigan's economy. portunlty for more adhermg together tron on the M5U Board of Trustees I know there has been some con- among the fcnm tommunltv to gIve us and we need to do more of thts so that cern about his strong labor backing. pohtlcClI clout we can place people In posItrons of but I feel that. at this point, he is no power who kno\A, what's happening longer candidate Blanchard. but We need to broaden our out here III the countn, 1 he ag sector Gouernor Elect Blanchard. As such. outlook by interrelating really has to fight for what we get We thIS requires him to accept responsibili- have to stand up and "bark in order ty for the entire state. of which agricul- with other sectors of to be notrced and get the things we ture is a very important segment. I'm agriculture to hear their need. to get the representation we sure he won't overlook that. viewpoints. need 50 many of the unlversttv's pro This gives us. as leaders of the agri- grams and curnculums are SOCially cultural industry. an opportunity to I n In favo \,')f agncultural PAC~ on~nted and slanted rlwa\, from agr. present him with programs and propo- but r don t thmk th",/II eve. hav~ the cultur~ and th~ reall\ concerns me sals that will help him do his job in POhttCdl clout that th .., Iabol Unions As far as the future ~ con~erned Wt' Michigan I look forward to working have Farmer'- au: ver" mdependent have to keep right on slugging r thlllh with him p"ople The." h bdslCalJ\ ver~ honest the outlook b great for agTlculture W~ There are very definitely challenges peopl.. \Alltn hlg~ morab cmd they fmd have a unique situation here In MICh. ahead for agriculture and I think we it ver" dIffICult to back a candIdate who gan With our water resources, our ought to face those challenges and I" self serVing and d~s not have the transportation systems With access to view them as opportunities. All of agri- general populous and the economy as foreign markets There's Just no culture must make every effort to in- d pnontv greater place to be a part of agrICulture form and educate urban legislators I thInk the p 'rt-tlm~ farmer5 who than In Mldllgan We have an excel (continued on page 25) J4 RURAL LIVING. DECEMBER 1982 Front and Center The truck that "took America by storm" - Chevy S-1 0 - will be an exciting addition to this year's MFB annual meeting. Young Farmer activities coordinator Vic Verchereau and state YF chairperson Glenn Preston have announced that GM's Chevrolet Division has agreed to provide the winner of the state Discussion Meet with the use of a 1983 Chevy 5-10 pick up for one year! Young farmers will match the magic of the season with their own "magic show" at the first annual County Young Farmer Committee Chairpersons Conference. Dec. 14-15. The pro- gram is designed to motivate and educate young farm leaders in their role as committee leaders. A fruit tree and vineyard survey of Michigan growers is underway to update data on tree numbers and acreage for Michigan's orchards and vineyards. Questionnaires were mailed to growers in early November. Growers are encouraged to return the completed questionnaires by mail in December. If you are a commercial grower and have not received a survey form, con- tact the Michigan Agricultural Reporting Service. P.O. Box 20008. Lansing, Mich. 48901. MFB board member Michael Pridgeon of Montgomery was recently elected vice presi- dent of the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees. As VP of the organization. he will assist in the administration of the foundation and help obtain private support for Michigan 4-H Youth educational programs. Farm Bureau Services reports overwhelming support from farmers, local cooperatives and dealers throughout the state. FBS personnel continue to provide current information on the reorganization process through meetings with co-op board members and at other special meetings with cooperative members. Farmers of the Week The Farmer of the Week program. Oct. 11 - Eilert Barnes. 46. a dairy Lakeport United Methodist Church, is co-sponsored by Farm Bureau Insur- farmer from Whittemore. farms 480 a Sf. Clair County FB member and ance Group and the Michigan Farm acres and milks 48 cows. He has been serves on its membership committee. Radio Network. honors Michigan farm- a township trustee for 20 years. served ers for their contributions to the com four years as church treasurer. serves Oct. 25 - Ralph Hickmott. 55. a munity and the agriculture industry on the losco County FB board and thp dairy fdrmer from Oxford farms 800 Four farmers were honored In August Cloverland Co op board dnd IS a lead acres and milks 65 cows in partnership Oct. 4 - August Knikelbine 47 op er in Soil Conservation District activi with two sons He is on the finance erates a 450-acre corn. grain and hog ties committee of Holy Redeemer Luther- farm near Fennville. Knikelbine. who an Church in Dryden. is treasurer of raises 1,500 pigs. is a Michigan Pork Oct. 18 - Jim Reid. 32, milks 43 the Oxford Co-op Elevator, has been Producers Association member. area cows and farms 500 acres near Jeddo. an Oakland County FB member since ASCS committee president and an Al- Reid serves on the township planning 1955 and is a member of the Michigan legan County Farm Bureau member committee. is active in the Central Auctioneers Association. RURAL LIVING DECEMBER 1982 15 ~ County Newsletter jaRm~1 .I&ureau 1M county F-lirm Burellu neW'llelter IS published monthly by Ihe Michigan Farm Bureau. P.O. Box 30960. Lansing. Mich. 48909. SUMcrlptlOn pnc," 10 rm'mbers. $1 25 per year. Included in the annual membership dues Nothing But the Best for Hiawathaland Women Submitted By Barbara Cotey Hlawathaland Newsletter Editor The Hlawathaland Farm Bureau Women began their program year In high style with an Informative presen- tation by the Upper Peninsula Mink Breeders Association and an Impres- sive fashion fur display. Many of the farm women had never associated furs and farming. but thanks to the slrde presentation shown by the mink breeders from Delta County and group discussion time. they learned that mink farmers face many of the same problems as farmers In other commodities For example. American breeders are competing In a world market against subsidized producers and A group of Hlawathaland Farm Bureau Women pose proudly In mink coats at a recent widely divergent standards of living meeting. They can't walt for their husbands to see this In print. that make it possible for producers in negotiating prices themselves at the Mink Breeders Association also told some mink producing countries to ob- auction houses. Others may choose to the women that in their commodity tain labor for as little as $12 a month. work through brokers. but according they had been dealing with the animal The only competitive edge that Ameri- to the experts who spoke with the rights issue for as long as they can can breeders have is better nutrition Farm Bureau Women. most mink remember. Through programs such as for the animals. The quality of the breeders opt for the direct sale method. the one presented to the Farm Bureau mink fur is directly related to nutrition. The representatives of the U. P. Women. these producers are able to the spokesperson told the women. provide insight and information about Diet for the animals includes cooked this frequently misunderstood farming eggs. whole ground chIcken. tripe. enterprise. liver and cereal with fishmeal. When the learning was over, the The animals are bred at approx- luxury began. The ladies were invited Imately 10 months The women found to tryon a variety of coats. jackets and it was Interesting that the gestation fur accessories brought by the associa- period varies from 38 to 70 days. tion representatives. Another enlrghtemng fact was that A mink coat may not be in every- mink farmers in Delta County gener- one's budget. but for the lucky woman ate between one and two million who can afford this luxury. Upper dollars each year In gross sales Pelts Peninsula mink breeders are offering are graded for quality. SLZeand color furs in a truly glamorous range of col- and marketed at two U S auction orations. houses in New York state and anSeat- But just supposing. that is, with tle. Wash Christmas on its way ... most of the Producers shop the pelts and awaIt women would have chosen a coat notification of sale dates and price which stylishly combined mink fur with quotes Many of the breeders are di- Ann Jousma tria on mink ear muffs whJch will be presented to the Michigan recycled leather from an old mink rectly Involved In the sale of pelts. Tech Winter Carnival Queen. coat. 16 RURAL LIVING. DECEMBER 1982 Ag Rescue Seminars Provide Life-Saving Knowledge regarding unique conditions in an agri- ed with the assistance of the Michigan cultural accident rescue. Emergency Farm Bureau local affairs department. rescuers in volunteer fire department's which will provide a seminar program police and sheriffs department per- outline and arrange for a trainer/in- sonnel and medical personnel are structor. County Farm Bureau volun- trained in techniques of rescue and teers must arrange and plan the emergency treatment. seminar site (preferably a local However, farm machinery built to school), contact local dealers to obtain perform aggressively in agricultural farm equipment for demonstration, operations or unique structural haz- and handle early registration. ards in the farm workplace can com- Continuing education credits are How would you respond as a res- plicate rescue efforts and can further available to basic. limited advanced cuer in an agricultural accident endanger the victim unless rescuers and advanced emergency medical emergency? Would emergency rescue are' aware of the characteristics and technicians (EMTs) upon application. personnel at the scene of a farm acci- construction of farm equipment. For more information about how to dent be aware of the additional haz- Other hazards in the farm rescue arrange an agricultural accident rescue ards of an agricultural accident rescue operation may include exposure to seminar in your county or Farm Bu- for the victim and for themselves? toxic atmosphere, structural collapse, reau region, contact Ron Gaskill. MFB If you're not sure that emergency chemical exposure and electrical or local affairs specialist, P. O. Box personnel are adequately prepared to automatic equipment operation. 30960, Lansing, Mich. 48909. or call respond knowledgeably in farm emer- Ag rescue seminars can be organiz- 517-323-7000, ext. 559. gency situations, a training seminar designed specifically for rescue per- sonnel may be needed in your area. Agricultural accident rescue semi- nars have been sponsored by Farm Bureau members in Kent, Manistee and in the Saginaw Valley counties. The day-long programs included lec- ture and visual aids presentations by It was the nite before Christmas. emergency rescue trainers, informa- And all through the farm. tion exchange between farmers and Not a creature was stirring. rescue personnel, and rescue demon- Not euen in the barn. strations using farm machinery. When what to my wondering eyes The aim of the seminars is to pre- should appear. sent rescuers with basic information But a big fat man driuing a John Deere AI/ dressed in ouera/ls Reminder and smelling slightly of manure Down through the barnyard he tore. County Farm Bureau news- Up to the silo. letters will resume publica- Down to the barn. tion in the January issue of Gently feeding 01/ the creatures on Rural Living . the farm. in the mean time, the staff And I heard him exclaim. as he called them 01/ by name. of Rural Living magazine Merry Christmas to 0/1 wishes you a very merry And we wish you 0/1 the same. Christmas and a glorious Rita Bade new year. RURAL LIVING. DECEMBER 1982 17 By Connlt" TurbIn ag tech study and summer placement Ju • f) ~r , v.' if aqo 22 y{)ar-old behind you. a few heifer calves to get ( '" q RUfn .. "" ctlkf' :l up to th" PI{>C{) o( you started. that's challenge enough. r 1, ~rl, Ita ,t Ii, j t JfJl dWdV hl~ rrqht After the accident in November 1980. h, l:i Hl j f()r~ \rm tmd b~qdn to r" Craig considered those challenges and t 1 ttw f .J1I~r l,,,d l h,'lIh of th" two thought about giving up the dream he r)\A. .Jr p k,'f H., v. d" d~tprmm"d had set (or himself when he was 15 I) , h ~\'. h .. q.),1 'Jf bUlldmg tl full y"ars old and was a high school t 111' d" 0Pt'J ,tlOIl lOd the' Pqulp sophomore flh 11 t , I I ) bt' It' ,dl, for th ... hdrv .....l . While I was 10 the hospital. a local ,h , I (arm"r who is a double amputee. ( tamE' to c;ee me He offered to buy v.hat cows I did have. so I did have an dh"rndtlve I thought about it, , . not Reaching rt>dlly knowmg what my new situation v.ould mean and what problems I might run mto." Craig says, fora But ht>'s not the kind to give up a gOdl E'dc;ll~and 10 the months after his rt>l~dc;t> (rom Bronson Kaldmdloo. he talked with friends and Hospital in Dream fc}ml'~ members. hnding encourage- m('nt to meet the challenges ahead. B.c:omlnq {''''9 Burn' ~'k.wnl In ttw &1M' 0' hi.5 pr~thuls to u"umf' m~1 t"qUlpm"nl 'ep.ir and manual has enabled I.tKl, 'or Itw 'Arm Hf'" planntng " p'o~lhctic adaptation that \l;iI\ _"0\1; him 10 Inl~,change 1f)()1 oltat:hments for ,Pft"HI{" 1.,Il, .,.; \G E(,,[\fRER 1982 "I dIdn't really hiwe much counseling beyond thp physical therapy," Craig sayc; A close-knit family gave him all the support alld enc.ouragement hp needed "In our family wp'rp not JlIst mom and dad, sisters alld brothers wp're close friends I think the accIdent and thp months after surgery werp harder on them than on me I had already ae cepted the fact that I would lose mv arm during the two hours I wac; caught In th" rollers His fmal decision to stav In farming carne when his aunt. a nurse in a vet eriUl's hospital. put Craig In touch with all amputee who was farmmg full ltmp "I went UI' to his place and spent four or fIve days with hIm That's when I reallv made rnv decision he sav~ ...... - Automating a5 much of the farm opera- tion U po6$lb1e i$ • nccesslt~ for Cr&lS- but "that'. In the futur~ too .. Rl;RAL UVIl'tG DECt. ,Bl:.H I 'J&l 19 Since then Craig hll~ been hllrd at He's strong and athletic, so a have to accomplish? To give? To work bUilding, renovllhng, llnd pllln- physical handicap doesn't stand in the share?" nlnq hl~ way toward e~tabllshlng II WllY of participating in baseball and The quest for answers to those uniform herd and II herd average pro- basketball. Craig also finds personal questions, focusing on a positive ap- duction goal of 20,000 pound~. satisfaction in volunteer work at Bron- proach to living and working with a Crlll9 knows that automlltlon has to son Hospital, where he spends a few physical handicap, is the impetus be a part of hl~ dlllry operation to hours a month talking with amputees. behind a project underway at Indiana's r~duce some of the mllnual labor llnd "If I can make the transition period Purdue University to assist farmers alleviate thE>physical stre~s, but right easier for someone else or give them with physical handicaps who want to now hIs decl~lon~ are to Invest In the some direction about what the situa- stay actively involved in production dream he's held onto throughout high tion means for me and for them ... well, agriculture. school llnd dg tech study, through a It'S relllly a great feeling ... 1can't tell The project is headed up by Bill traumdhc fdrm aCCIdent and through you .. Field, Extension safety specialist, and the pr6;>~5UrE>S of getting started In a There are a lot of feelings that Craig Roger Thormoehlon, research assis- bUSlnl'')s wh(>re production IS the bot- can't explain or share with persons tant. tom line who have never asked themselves, Since the project was started three It's not all work though Craig has "Why? Why this? Why me?" But he years ago, hundreds of farmers have taken an achv~ role In the Van Buren explains clearly for everyone that an contacted them by phone or mail to County Fdrm Bureau dS chaIrperson Zlmputee cannot dwell on the whys of share experiences, seek information of thl' county\ Young Farmer Com- the situation, unless it's to ask, "Why and to encourage them in their efforts mlrtee was my life spared? What is it that I to establish a center for information 20 RURAL LIVING. DECEMBER 1982 and support. Recently a newsletter families. We'll be getting the word out called "Breaking New Ground" was through news releases. Extension per- introduced to help establish a network sonnel and farm organizations. but we of information among farmers with need to hear from persons interested physical handicaps. in participating in the workshop." In addition, three workshops have The workshop will include examples been held. designed specifically for of owner-built man lifts and controls for farmers with handicaps. One of the agricultural tractors, combines and workshops attracted farmers from other equipment; an overview of agri- eight states and three Canadian prov- equipment adaptations; experience inces. sharing involving participants and re- During 1983, other workshops will source people; and a review of re- be conducted to share what has been sources available to the farmer/grower learned with farmers throughout the or family member, who is physically United States. handicapped, to facilitiate recovery Among those workshops will be a and return the person to active par- two-day session at Farmer's Week on ticipation in an agricultural operation. the campus of Michigan State Univer- In addition, Doss hopes to arrange sity, March 21-25. The workshop has on-site visits to farms where workshop been tentatively scheduled for Tues- participants can view adaptations of day and Wednesday of Farmers' equipment and farming operations by Prosthetic engineering continues to Week. farmer / operators. make advancements toward limbs which will respond to nerve Impulses, but right Plans for the workshop are being now those devices are not practical for coordinated by MSU Extension safety For more information about the the type of work I'm doing, Craig says, specialist, Howard Doss. MSU Farmers' Week program or to re- however, he expects a functional pros- thesis that will work for farmers will be "Our first goal," Doss says, "is to quest a copy of the "Breaking New developed In his lifetime. determine how much interest there Ground" newsletter, contact Howard would be in a program of this type Doss. MSU, Ag Engineering Depart- among Michigan farmers and their ment. East Lansing. Mich. 48824. Farmer Shares Ingenuity and Support Don Skinner and his wife Lynda farm 960 acres of rich black- ground near Pawnee, Ill. As the result of a fall two years ago, Don was paralyzed from the midsection down, what doctors refer to as a thoracic vertebrae eight. Following his accident. Don monitored corn and bean planting from his hospital room using a radio attached to a car antenna hang- ing from the windowsill. By harvest time, Don was back In the fields operating a big red IH 1440 combine utilizing an add-on manltft he designed and built with the help of neighbors and friends. Don has become a real promoter of Purdue's project and has been a terrific encouragement to many other handicapped farmers. For ex. ample. since he constructed a manlift for his IH 1486 tractor, he has shared the concept with several other farmers who now have lifts of their own. A determined, successful farmer, Don has not given much thought to other occupations. He takes each day and each task one at a time. RURAL LIVING. DECEMBER 1982 21 From Family Farm Heritage to Heritage House Restaurant Ebenhoes Are Really Cooking Now! By Marcia Ditchie What makes a successful dairy couple trade their milking parlor and tractor for measuring cups. recipes and the constant hustle of a restaurant? For Bonnie and Howard Ebenhoe. Howard was able to help me and our "When this house came up for sale. long-time active Saginaw County catering business was launched," Bon- we knew that it was what we were Farm Bureau members. -it was pursuit nie said. really looking for. After some initial of a 'dream that led them to switch Shortly after that first catering job. financing problems. we were eventual- careers. That dream came true with the Ebenhoes transformed the recrea- ly able to secure Economic Develop- the opening of their Heritage House tion room of their farm home into a ment Corporation funding at 9% in- Restaurant in Chesaning on July 1. kitchen. stocking it with equipment terest. The prime interest rate at that 1980. from an old restaurant they had pur- time was 22% and we knew that we "In the back of my mind. I was chased. could never buy the house. improve it always going to have a restaurant." "I worked at it full time and we were and pay interest on that kind of said Bonnie. "Once you get an idea. catering four or five times a week," she money," she said. eventually you know you're going to said. "It was then that we started talk- Following purchase of the house. make it come true. Don't dream unless ing about having a restaurant." they began a two-and-a-half-month you intend to make it happen," she In early 1980, a historic home in remodeling period. said. Chesaning was placed on the real The Ebenhoes changed each of the The Ebenhoes made it happen on estate market by Dr. Henry Forsyth. a rooms into separate dining rooms. April 15. 1980 when they purchased a Chesaning resident. Bonnie planned and decorated all of historic home in Chesaning, but prep- the rooms. preserving the original arations for their new venture began woodwork, chandeliers. lights and several years earlier. four fireplaces. They added a large kit- "I have always done something in chen at the rear of the home and food even when our children were transformed the basement into a very small." Bonnie said. "I started Rathskeller. catering about five years ago, but before that I went to work at the Coun- The restaurant and Rathskeller will seat 225 people. Among the thou- try ~quire outside of Chesaning doing their baking. I thought if I was going to sands of diners the Ebenhoes have . go into catering. that would give me a served since the restaurant opened chance to look at quantity and quality were Debbie and Pat Boone, who per- cooking .. formed on the Chesaning Show Boat. "While 1 was working there. a fellow A Michigan Historial Site called me one night and asked me if I The southern. colonial style home could cater his wedding for 225 peo- was built in 1908 by George Nason. ple. At the same time, we were in the an area lumber baron, as. a tribute to process . of selling our cows. so his profession. Nason wanted the im- BONNIE EBENHOE 22 RURAL LIVING. DECEMBER 1982 It's a Family Operation - Just Like a Farm pressive structure. located a half-block Their oldest son. Howie. manages Their daughter Carol. an MSU polit- from the railroad tracks. to be the first the restaurant and his wife. Denise, ical science graduate. does the office thing people saw when they got off the keeps a pulse on every part of the work for the business. Youngest train and the last thing they saw when operation. The Rathskeller is run by daughter Barb is the head cook-and they left Chesaning. son Ron and his wife works in the also does some volunteer work for the The house has a special significance restaurant as a hostess and waitress. agriculture department at the New for Howard. At the time it was built, Another son. Tim. manages the Lothrop school. his mother and aunt were maids for Ebenhoes' 450-acre farm and his wife The restaurant is open every day of the Nason family. Even though they also works at the restaurant as a the year except Dec. 24 and 25. and were only 14 or 15, they lived in the waitress and hostess. in addition to the family. they employ house and cleaned it every day. The restaurant also depends on the 85 local people. At the same time the house was Ebenhoes' three daughters. The eldest. Are the Ebenhoes happy they made built, Nason built a carriage shop Julie. is now in the Navy, but before the change from the farm to the behind the house. All the barn and she left. she organized much of the restaurant? "I love it." Bonnie said, hay doors, the feed shoots and Rathskeller. including creation of the "and Howard loves it so much he wrench that pulled the buggies up and recipe for its deep dish pizza. would like to be here all the time." down from winter to summer remain just as they were when it was built 75 years ago. The Ebenhoes have a gift shop there now. which Bonnie says is Ice Cream Sundae Pie /~, ~~, {~ ~ as popular as the restaurant. I[~' IP:;~, ~, ~I In late October the house was designated a Michigan historical site. Four Varieties. - F~dge, Chocolate ChIp Mint, ~, .. . i) ~~ ;t;- V'". / ,~ .' / ~' ~./. ' The Ebenhoes will receive a large plaque for the designation which they Caramel and Strawberry ~l I \1- \1f I plan to place in the front yard. Sundae Pie Crust A Showplace for Michigan 112 package of oatmeal cookies (for Caramel or Strawberry) Though the restaurant does not or 112 package of Oreo cookies (for Fudge or Chocolate Chip Mint) have a special cuisine, the Ebenhoes Place cookies in blender or food processor until crumbly. highlight Michigan agricultural prod- ucts. Melt 1/4 lb. butter and add to crumbs - mixture should hold together when "We stress on our menu that we use pressed into a 9" pie tin. Michigan beef and we serve real cream Put pie shell in refrigerator or freezer until very cold and firm. and butter." stated Bonnie. "We were. and still are farmers, and we know Sundae Pie Filling how that helps. We also use Michigan 2 quarts of French vanilla or high quality ice cream (softened to room sugar and always have bean soup on temperature) Fridays. " An all-time favorite on the Heritage 1 jar of ice cream topping of the same flavor pie you are making House dessert menu is ice cream pie 1 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts that can be ordered in four different Remove crust from freezer. Using a large spoon, scoop 1 quart of the ice flavors. "It's our biggest selling dessert cream in the pie shell, leaving an uneven surface. and a recipe that a lot of people have asked for," said Bonnie. "I created it Pour 112 of the chosen jar of sauce over the scoops of ice cream. for the restaurant and it has become Sprinkle 3/4 of the chopped nuts over the sauce. one of our famous items." Repeat with remainder of ice cream and sauce. A Family Operation Smooth off top with back of spoon. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze Operation of the restaurant is an for 12 hours. enterprise that involves the entire To serve, cut in wedges, top with a scoop of whip cream and a maraschino Ebenhoe family. "We wouldn't have cherry or fresh strawberry, or sprinkle with remainder of nuts. this without them," Bonnie said. "It's a family operation just like on a farm." RURAL LIVING, DECEMBER 1982 23 COME ALONG WITH Mx.- FaRm~BUreaU TO DALLAS! Call us for free fIroehure: Full details on Convention agenda, spedal FaRm." BUreau Travel PaeJlages, Optional Meal Plan, Post-Convention Tours, Prices! 616/364-6233 Clilled What Helps Ag Helps Michigan (continued from page 14) labor unions do. We're working with a united effort will have an impact. I am and make sure they are familiar with different group of people. We have a hopeful that our effort demonstrated our viewpoint and are aware of the very diversified agriculture in MIchI- that, as an Industry, we are Interested contribution that agriculture can make. gan. When you move from commodity in the university and consider it an Im- We farmers sometimes tend to feel to commodity, you see different in- portant part of agriculture. I think we that we can isolate ourselves from terests develop. It is, however, impor- sent a message to the entire board that politics, do our own jobs the best we tant that we work as total agriculture if we are going to be active In the elec- can, and not be politically involved. we want to have impact in the political tion of trustees and I hope they will be This is not true. We really do need to arena. responsive to that message. be involved in the political process be- I think we have to keep striving to cause every act of the Legislature has establish agriculture as a growth indus- an effect on and influences our ability I don't believe there's try. one that's important to the econo- to make a living. any political leader my of our state. ( don't believe there's I think it's important for us to con- any political leader who can Ignore an tinue providing information to our who can ignore an op- opportunity to work with agriculture membership on the need for involve- and help us help the state of Michigan. ment. We also need to continue to portunity to work with That's just got to be of interest to all supply them with information on what agriculture. politicians involved in trying to turn is going on currently so they can be around our state's economy. knowledgeable about issues and real- If I were a political leader I wou Id I ize the importance of working toward Even though we were not successful welcome that opportunity because proper solutions. in electing two more trustees to the what helps agriculture is going to help I don't think agricultural PACs will MSU Board of Trustees who are knowl- the state of Michigan. ever have the kind of discipline that edgeable about agriculture, ( think our (continued on page 27) Your Membership in the MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU Now Makes Available Institutional Liquid Assets Designed to provide daily money market -------~---~~~~------- o Please send me a prospectus. income with Two Portfolios: Name (as It appears on membershIp records) PRIME OBLIGATIONS GOVERNMENT -9.24% - 8.42% Address •Seven day annualized net Investment Income yield, computed by dMdlng the City Portfolio', average daily net Investment Income per unit for the period ended Nov. 15, 1982 by $1.00 and multiplying the result by 365. On that date the State _ Zip _ average portfolio maturities In Prime ObUgatloll5 wa. 39 day_ and In Govern- ment was 40 days. The yields changeIn response to fluctuations In Intcrat Membership No. _ rates on portfolio Investment and operating expalHS. A prospectus containmg more complete information including Mail to: management fees and expenses. will be sent upon receIpt of the at- Money Market Fund Program tached coupon. Send the coupon to Michigan National Bank, Trust for Michigan Farm Bureau Members Department, 77 Monroe Center, P O. Box 2804, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49501. Read the prospectus carefully before you muest or Michigan National Bank, Trust Department send money. For current yield mformation call toll free PO. Box 2804, 77 Monroe Center 800- 621- 2550 Grand Rapids, MI 49501 Investment Advisor, Administrator -~-~------------------- and Sole Distributor - GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. RURAL LIVING. DECEMBER 1982 25 Agrinomic Update Michigan Ag Groups Line Up in Opposition to H.B. 6099 No Action In 1982 Seuion .... be h'.,.H h. .... be heve ~ .. ... .. be ... 10 .. a. IranIpaItafton \f Farmer Attitudes Must Change (continued from page 25J Th" p"opl,. to ur (,..\1" 'loi. I, -" h I It \ \ \ I ~ Ie. I II ..qt flq h ..' rn"k~' U!Il n nq ~q~lr" "dd l be t(J '" c I uc: ~, to n w to .... 1 It I mc.,. n rh., cc m RogerCarr port \Arh,Jl mad.' , , 'to, , J 'L J It, n1 't' r ~ " • r' WIth the number of new ~1~latO" ~ A,"'C.f,-d I r,l' " ,I.... H" " I 4[ rt\.ar .,It It IT" ,p tr., i'-c ft U,'I.u.1 to from urban areas. I am conct9Tni"d for Ih~t "",' q<:t Tom R"d. , I,d u .~, lil. J:' l 1,- Ih.ll ,-", ~, QL' It' t4k" the future of agnculture In thIS ~tat(' ~rd lit, l h ,to h" , r< r1 n f.'re.~r4m!l We are gOing to have to contlnu(' 10 But U"" bt.c.\u",' " I It I r. (. t k, '\l r F' <: .1fd n n toU .. p(, hC1'l1 stay nght on our toes Even \Arlth the ,nd l tt" r-; '4h r,' ,\qr r C I.e", JI to. n ~. (r , ~, It r (n t tho I.,r" c r Right la-Farm law, I think w~ art' qo- , rdcr~ m. nl , " h{ lJ , "c I I, , I 'I' ,t 1(1(:, I Ing 10 have more and mor~ prc.>bl\>m .. with livestock facllll1e'), 000" and nOI')(' We re qOlnq to hav~ 10 q"t n dnd hght 10 qet our «ohare ...h~thl"r It ~ In order for PACs to be successful, the thinking ... of farmers will have to change. Ilql~lal1vl' bill, or lQr.C' tural pro. qrams. oul I think that ..1qrcu IlJft' n Mlrhtqan "golnq to ~ ,\, abl~ r' justrv no matt,'r .4 hI) ~ \,t rn .. 'tit .,td'l' >r ""hat rame"q ~ t'l i \, t n numtwr 'lnl' or "um~~ r t~ n I thInk po Ilical C C).\JI rl"lmt' 1 r ..1 V n dollars ,md cl'nh &.~, n l"fTt'wr .. ' t Iht' -.dm~ 'moun I pohflcal amp., qn 'dml' r..sponw)\ r ~<1'" I, • t'l mo ...t farm", ... \1" I q' 'h I( Ih"t ~a\, clnd I lh I( 'Tl I 'Mm. T ~l"In I mt, ~ JI" In 'l, i.., 1m "qr l,cl 'IA( UC' ...... # J 1n i ~t'l\," 'h .. ~ , r nl ) ... aM' PAC ' .. "1" J I It,) f '" t m, r harqt; Ih nk .. nf .... aM A n Discussion Topic "'Tis the season to be jolly," and to With the spread of Christianity. hol- the English custom of kissing beneath aid our merrymaking, we call upon a ly became associated with the promise the mistletoe. host of holiday symbols and customs - of everlasting life. rooted, for the most part, in mythol- A German legend claims Christ's The Poinsettia ogy, paganism and Christian heritage. crown of thorns was plaited from holly The Mexican poinsettia, represent- Time shrouds the origin of many an- and that before the crucifixion, the ing the flaming star of Bethlehem, is cient traditions that we have come to plant bore white berries: afterward its named after a U.S. ambassador to associate with the Christmas season. berries were blood red. Mexico. Joel A. Poinsettia, who Research confirms time's tendency brought it back to his home in South to obscure, and more often than not. Carolina in 1829. we find more than one explanation for Christmas Cards Mexican legend has it that the poin- the origin of the same custom. Yet. in The practice of sending Christmas settia originated in a miracle. A poor most cases, one Interpretation tends to cards is relatively recent and probably boy. with nothing to offer Christ at the be the most prevalent. and that will be began with the English "school pieces" local church. falls on his knees reassur- the description presented in this topic or "Christmas pieces" which were sim- ing God how much he would like to for Community Action Group mem- ple pen and ink designs on sheets of give the gift he has no money to buy. bers as they celebrate the holiday writing paper. As he rises, the first "flower" of the season The first formal card was supposed- holy night springs from the ground at ly designed by an Englishman in 1843. his feet. He breaks some of the The Christmas Tree It was lithographed on stiff dark card- branches from their flaming bracts and The evergreen tree became part of board and depicted a Christmas party lays his gift at the altar. our Christmas celebration early in the with glasses of wine raised in a toast 16th century. Martin Luther. accord- over the words "A Merry Christmas Santa Claus ing to legend. was so impressed with and a Happy New Year to You." A The jolly old elf with red cheeks and the beauty of the stars shining through thousand were printed: one still sur- a white beard is the American version the snow-laden bows. that he cut a vives. of old St. Nicholas. a wealthy bishop small fir and took it home of Myra in Asia-Minor (which is now He set up the tree in his house and Mistletoe Turkey) . decorated it with candles to symbolize Hanging mistletoe is a pagan St. Nicholas was known for his for his children the stc.u-filled sky over custom which has survived to become generosity in distributing gifts and Bethlehem part of a Christmas holiday tradition. money to the poor. especially chil- Druid priests cut mistletoe with a dren. He preferred to disguise himself Holly golden sickle and caught it in a white and deliver his gifts after dark so that With its brilliant green leaves and cloth before it could touch the ground. no one would know who had left bright red berries. holly was revered by It was then distributed to their fol- them. ancient people as a symbol of eternal lowers to hang in their homes. Its mag- In Holland. Nicholas is known as life. Because It bore fruit in winter. it ical powers were supposed to bring Sinter Klaas. Dressed as a bishop. in was regarded as one of the most happiness. romance and peace. formal robes. he rides a white horse. highly-favored plant~ of nature The In ancient Scandanavia. enemies On the eve of Dec. 6, children leave early Romans beheved it possessed meeting by chance beneath a tree wooden shoes outside their doors and medicinal and magical powers. They bearing mistletoe were obliged to fill them with hay to feed Sinter Klaas's sent sprigs of holly to friends as a pro- disarm. embrace in friendship and horse. Sinter comes during the night tection from evil and a pOIsons repel- keep peace together for the rest of the and replaces the hay with cookies and lant. day. Perhaps from this legend comes candies. 28 RURAL LIVING. DECEMBER 1982 The Dutch brought their holiday Silent Night pale light over the countryside. How traditions with them to America. quiet. how peaceful. reflected Father The most famous of the Christmas Gradually. Sinter Klaas became Mohr, Bethlehem probably looked like carols. "Silent Night." was written in known to other nationalities in the new this the night Christ was born. 1818 in the village of Oberndorf. country and visited an increasing Austria. Two nights before Christmas. Arriving home. he wrote the words number of children each Christmas. while walking in the mountains above of "Silent Night." The following day. It wasn't until 1882. when Dr. Cle- the town. Joseph Mohr. assistant Franz Gruber. an organist and the ment C. Moore wrote a Christmas pastor of the church, stopped to local school master, created the music poem to entertain his children. that marvel at the peaceful scene below. and sang the new hymn to his wife. our present day Santa Claus was born. Behind him were the snow-covered "We will die - you and I." she said, In "A Visit From S1. Nicholas." Moore mountains; below. a tiny village. "but this song will live." pictured him. not as a bishop in formal Overhead. the twinkling stars cast a robes. but as a plump. cheerful fellow carrying a sack full of toys. Instead of riding a horse. he flew in a sleigh ~OcM . rop. 1 Order Now for Unusual AMERICAN & METRIC 62-PIECE HEAVY DUTY drawn by reindeer and jauntily came and went through the chimney of the l rms J Christmas Gift INDUSTRIAL TOOL CHEST house. $28 Nativity Scene Gourmet Before Midnight January 2 We will Jend to each reader ot thll publication, who Use of the nativity scene as a Christ- mas symbol dates back to S1. Francis Preserves reads and responds to this t•• t belore mldnlghl January 2, a 62-plece American and Metric HltOvy Duty Industrial tool set and metal storage chest oon. Michigan-grown products in cus- talnlng all the basic and special tooll necessary to ser. of Assisi. In 1224 he set up a manger vice and repair domesllc and lorelgn truckl, Iraclor., tom packed cedar gift boxes. autos, and all heavy IndustrIal machinery. Conllstl 01: scene in the hills above the village of 7 American 318Inch drive socketl. (3/8"), (7116"). (1/2"), Greccio. 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An 18-plece stood among the cattle near a straw- making plus home cunllg and smol(lng of meal, Industrial Ifeel Ignition wrench Jet, complet ... t 01 filled manger containing a life-like wax fowl and fish. Over 100 recipes. Free eqUlpr11ent lpork plug gap Jetting gaugea lor any type ot apark and supply calalog has more Informalion. plug. One "1I4-drlve" heavy scr.wdrlver. (1)Onelarge image of the Christ child. For yours, send 10: set 01 teeler gaugea, IndustrIal "Phillips" hltOvy duly The SAUSAGEMAKER and "regular" screwdriver. All tooll are drop lorged In Greccio. the manger scene was 177.56 Military Road Buffalo, N.Y 14207 alloy steel lor durable heavy duly repair work, and will be acoompanled with a LIFETIME gUOTantee that It so loved by villagers that it was must perform 100%or It will be replaced fr... Add 57 repeated year after year at Christmas. handling and crating lor each Tool Che.t r-.quested, Gradually. it was adopted by other Member-to-Member we pay all "'Ipplng. Should you wi'" to r.turn your 10011, you may do 10 lor a lull relund. Any I.tter poIt. towns and the custom spread. Even- Citrus Sale Delivery marked later than January 2. will be returned. LIMIT:Six (6).. ta PfH addl .... no exc.ptlon •. Send approprlat. tually. the nativity scene became as December 7-14 - exact date and sum together with your nome and addre .. to: Tool T.st Dept "115DW,VIIdng Ind., 6314Sonto Monico Blvd.• LoI important to the celebration of place to be announced by your Angele •• CA 90038,or tor lastest servIce Irom any part Christmas in southern Europe as the of Ihe country, coli collect, belore midnight 7 dayl a County Farm Bureau. week. (213)~2-1914. (Ask Exchange Operator lor) TOOl Christmas tree was in the north. TEST, "115OW.have credit cord rltOdy. RURAL LIVING, DECEMBER 1982 29 Farm Bureau Market Place CLASSIFIED AD POLICY: Members pay 10 cents per word for non-commerical ads and 15 cents per word for ads which promote a commercial business other than agriculture. All other advertisers pay 20 cents per word for one insertion and 15 cents per word for two or more consecutive insertions. The deadline for advertisements is the first Monday of the month preceding publication and the publisher has the right to reject any advertising copy submitted. AU ads must be pre-paid and may be pre-paid up to one year in advance. Please indicate if you are a Farm Bureau member. It is the respon- sibility of the advertiser to re-Insert the ad on a month-by-month or year-by-year basis. Send ads to Rural Living, P.O. Box 30960, Lansing, Mich. 48909. No ads will be taken over the phone. 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