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Canada’s most modern milking system makes Hausteins smile MOUSH SARA JOHN WEEKENDER REPORTER The automated barn at the Haustein farm in Erskine looks no different from a modern barn from the outside. Yet what is going on within, from milking to feeding to cattle bedding are some of the most advanced in the country. At the family-run operation located a mile south of Erskine on Hwy. 835, one of the Haustein brothers, Conlee takes care of the dairy, while Calvert manages the crops, and his wife Amanda manages the beef from aspect of the business. Their father Doug Haustein and mother Bernadette Haustein, along with Lory, Conlee’s wife take care of the young animals and help whenever needed. In addition, the children of Calvert and Amanda help around the farm, depending on what needs to be done. “We milk crossbred cows (Fleckvieh x Holstein) because we feel they are more profitable,” said Calvert Haustein. “Our cows are stronger healthier and give us less problems.” Although the barn has been in operation with its state-of-the-art facilities since March this year, the journey to where it is now has been a long and meticulous process. “We started gathering
ideas for the barn in 2010 after attending a progressive dairy conference regarding robotics and automation,” said Calvert. “After deciding what type of milking system and housing system we wanted, we started with the barn layout design in 2012.” Earthwork began in the spring of 2013 and the construction of the building started late summer 2013. “We were in need of a new milking facility as the previous barn was undersized, nearly 80 years old, having been a dairy barn for 41 years, and required lots of labour to milk cows,” added Haustein. “We wanted a low-maintenance barn with low-operational costs.” Instead of having an anaerobic flush, the Hausteins decided to go with an aerobic flush barn, the only one of its kind in the country. “Building an aerobic flush barn with a robotic milking system and a free-stall housing system seemed to be the most logical choice to achieve this,” said Conlee Haustein. “The main inspiration for this was the fact that our parents, who have a big role on the farm aren’t getting any younger and therefore something would need to be changed if we were to maintain the same level of income once they decided to retire.” continued on page 2
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Above: Haustein brothers, Calvert (left) and Conlee at their automated barn with Lely robot Juno, which helps move feed towards their cattle, gliding down the large barn and pushing hay towards the cows. The milking robot at the Haustein’s automated barn in Erskine, milks the cows as they come through the turnstile.
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Life insurance - the last great tax shelter I have been following with great interest all of the news relating to our new provincial and federal governments and their tax and spend pronouncements. It appears that any chance for balanced fiscal budgets is out of the door for some time. Much of what a financial advisor does is around tax deferral, tax minimization and replacing taxes on death for estate equalization or conservation. If you have considerable assets, own a farm or small business or have holding companies, you should know about the tax benefits of life insurance compared to other investment options. Tax-sheltered accumulation: The cash value inside a life policy can accumulate free of annual taxation, plus allow for enhanced growth in value over time when compared to some other investment options. This is similar to the tax sheltering with a principal residence, real estate, registered plans or investment growing via capital gains. Insurance is an ideal place to hold interest bearing assets that would otherwise be fully taxable. Tax-deductible contributions: Other than investing in RRSPs, life insurance may offer some tax deductibility of the premiums if it has been assigned to cover any CRA qualified bank debt. There are rules regarding this, and also as to the percentage of the premium that is allowed to be deducted. Potential for tax-free income: As permanent policies accumulate cash value it’s possible to borrow
against this cash value for income or investment needs. There are specific rules as to the amount of cash value that can be leveraged and the type of investments that can be held in the policy. Tax-free estate transfer: Other than on the sale of your principal residence, life insurance proceeds provide for the tax-free transfer of wealth to the next generation for estate conservation or equalization needs. This can be done in full privacy when paid out to named beneficiaries, plus it also bypasses probate in the process outside of the will. Potential for creditor protection: Within certain guidelines there can be protection from creditors when family members are named as beneficiaries of the insurance proceeds. This also applies to insurance-based investment contracts such as segregated funds and guaran-
teed investment accounts. Reliable investment returns: Most life insurance companies offer policies that generate a very consistent rate of return, paid by way of dividends on the cash balances inside the policies. The combination of low volatility and tax-free payout on death to the insured has the potential to generate very attractive internal rates of return. Enhanced extraction of funds from a holding company: It’s common for people to accumulate significant assets inside holding companies, especially when there are multiple operating companies. But accessing these assets tax efficiently presents a challenge due to the high level of taxation on distributions from holding companies. This is where life insurance can be an effective tool to withdraw funds at low or no tax to the shareholders by way of the Capital Dividend Account, when the holding company is the beneficiary of the life insurance proceeds. These only represent some of the tax-sheltering benefits available with creative structures using life insurance, which are more important now considering that taxes are expected to increase significantly. Without proper tax planning, your business or estate stands to lose asset value. If you have considerable assets, own a farm or small business or have holding companies, an experienced financial advisor can suggest ways to reduce or offset that loss.
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“As we were our own general contractor, we had the role of organizing all the necessary requirements to complete the job, so we would get quotes from different companies for different materials and products, compare the pros and cons for these different products before deciding which to choose,” said Conlee. “We did a lot of touring of other dairy barns and assimilated ideas from all of them to help improve our plan, and make it the most modern.” With regard to the financing the project, Calvert said, “Funding was actually very simple and easy, as Farm Credit Canada (FCC) was our choice as a lender
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to cover the bulk of the costs, as they were the most eager to help and make us feel appreciated.” The Hausteins also availed some of the government grants, which were “quite easy to apply for and receive”, even though they only equated to 0.5 per cent of the total cost of the project. “Since we started using robots to milk the cows, we have noticed a big difference in labour needs,” said Calvert. “Leading up to the last day milking in the old barn it would take two people and three hours to milk 80 cows twice a day, which would roughly translate to 0.15 hrs per cow per day.” According to Calvert, with the robotic milk-
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ee population. • Chevron Canada has established wellness initiatives to improve and encourage healthy, active lifestyles at its Calgary headquarters. It includes on-site lifestyle centre, a “Fit-Bit” that tracks physical activity, twice-a-day Fit Breaks, ergonomic software to count key and mouse strokes, and a free health screening assessments by a third party provider. Chevron Canada has targeted strategies to promote healthy lifestyles at other locations. • RBC has developed a wellness communication strategy that includes multiple online platforms and grassroots-based programs led by local “Wellness Champions”. To encourage participation in its wellness initiatives and reward healthy behaviours, RBC provides “wellness credits” for employees participating in these programs. RBC will present more about its program at the Conference Board conference, Healthy Canada: Financial Models and Fiscal Incentives in Health and Health Care, being held on December 1, 2015 in Toronto. You can check out the Conference Board’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Health Meter to find out where your physical activity and sedentary behaviours rate in one of four categories.
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to curl up in front of to warm your toes. To avoid hazards, be sure to inspect the fireplace before each use and have a qualified professional serviceperson check it annually. Always have a working carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm. Mark it – Avoid deals that are too good to be true. When purchasing light strings, extension cords and electrical decorations, look for the certification mark of an accredited organization such as CSA Group. Certification marks provide assurance that the products have been tested to specific standards for safety and performance. For more tips and consumer information, including a video on holiday safety, visit www. csagroup.org/consumers/ safety-tips.
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Narrowing down holiday dinner options Shopping for holiday gifts may be a top priority for many come the holiday season, but for hosts and hostesses opening their homes to friends and family, several other tasks need to be done as well. One of the more significant decisions holiday hosts must make is choosing what to serve when guests arrive for holiday dinners. Holiday dinners are often more extravagant than the run-of-the-mill dinners families eat on ordinary weeknights. Crafting a special dinner requires both planning and prep work, and there are some ways to make the experience go more smoothly. What’s cooking? Culture often dictates which meals are prepared. Many popular main courses involve pork and poultry, as baked hams and roasted turkeys are especially popular during the holiday season. But regardless of history, hosts should consider which foods appeal to the greatest number of guests, then plan the dinner around these items. Also, if you’re known for a particular dish, go ahead and make that, even if it’s a less traditional holiday meal. Another savvy move is to choose foods that can be prepared in advance. If you’re hosting a houseful of guests, steer clear of foods that require individualized attention or must be cooked and served promptly, like a risotto. Casseroles, pasta dishes, roasts, and other similar foods can be prepared and cooked, then reheated in time for the main course.
Keep it simple Although you may want to impress your guests with your culinary prowess, experimenting with exotic dishes or trying intricate plating techniques can backfire if you do not have adequate practice. It’s better to stick to familiar foods and save the experimentation for a smaller dinner party. Meals that have become routine to you can almost be made on auto-pilot. This way you spend less time in the kitchen and more time with guests. Delegate some work Guests are often eager to contribute something to holiday meals. When planning a holiday dinner, think about which items you can ask others to bring. A noted early bird may bring appetizers, like a crackers-and-cheese platter. Those who tend to make late entrances may be tasked with providing decadent desserts. Unless the entire meal is potluck, holiday hosts usually handle the main courses and many of the side dishes. Be prepared for leftovers In an effort to ensure everyone has enough to eat, you likely will make more food than you and your guests need. Don’t let those leftovers go to waste. Stock up on takeaway storage containers so your guests can bring home some of the food. Promptly wrap up any leftovers and store them in the refrigerator so food will not spoil. Holiday meals are full of many good foods and lots of conversation. Help make them a success by planning ahead.
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Lots of history and little theology You were born with a purpose. It’s said that, before you even drew your first breath, your destiny was written. You may not know what it is but you are meant to fulfill it because, depending on what you believe, fate, Karma, or Divine Powers will see that you do. That’s especially true, as you’ll read in “God & Churchill” by Jonathan Sandys & Wallace Henley, if your destiny is to “save civilization.”
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER Though he loved his parents and strove to gain their approval, Winston Churchill never completely achieved that goal: his mother was distant; his father, disapproving; and the boy spent his life trying to live up to their standards and legacies. That included agreeing at a young age that going into the military would be a “splendid” idea. Sadly, that led to another disappointment: Churchill had insufficient grades in school, and landed in the cavalry instead of the more-desirable (for his family) infantry. Even so, Churchill saw the cavalry as a success; he’d supposedly already predicted to a classmate that England would be “subjected somehow, to a tremendous invasion” and he would be his country’s savior. As a young man, wartime service both tempered and strengthened Churchill, and when he returned to England after the Boer War, he “was an international hero.” Having failed in a previous bid for a seat in the House of Commons, he was welcomed, and “fearlessly rose to challenge his own political party…” His moral standards – received, possibly, as a boy, from a governess – irritated many of his fellow
Parliamentarians. After resigning from the House of Commons, Churchill joined the Grenadier Guards and served “in the trenches of the First World War.” He surely didn’t know it, but “on the other side of the conflict,” Corporal Adolf Hitler was forming a version of his own destiny. Once Churchill understood Hitler’s intentions, “The great weight that [he] carried was, to his mind, nothing less than the survival of ‘Christian civilization’ against the greatest threat it had ever faced.” Oh, I scarcely know where to begin. How about here: “God
& Churchill” isn’t all that much about God and Churchill. Yes, authors Jonathan Sandys (who is Churchill’s great-grandson) and Wallace Henley do occasionally discuss the moral compass and spirituality of Churchill and his belief in his divine destiny, but I felt that theology was thinly linked or largely conjecture. What’s here was sometimes fascinating, but it didn’t feel solid to me. Strangely enough, I also didn’t think there was enough God in “God and Churchill.” There’s a lot of history here: of war, England, and Germany. Readers will find Bible teachings and
a bit about Churchill’s personal beliefs. Mostly, though, what you’ll find is a thorough biography of Churchill, and that’s been done before. I can’t say that I liked this book though I can see an audience for it, perhaps with readers who’ve read everything there is about the great statesman. For everybody else, I think, your destiny is to just put “God & Churchill” back on the shelf. “God & Churchill” by Jonathan Sandys & Wallace Henley c.2015, Tyndale Momentum $26.99 / $35.99 Canada 268 pages
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Survey identifies personalization as top travel priority for Canadians Ninety-one per cent of Canadians appreciate a travel service company that strives to customize their experience To mark its 100 year anniversary in the travel business, American Express released new survey findings revealing Canadians place a higher premium on the experiences they enjoy through travel. In fact, over three-quarters (79 per cent) of Canadians value new or unique experiences over the familiar. Additionally, personalization of experiences has become so important that two thirds (66 per cent) of Canadians say they spend more time planning travel that is tailored to their interests and preferences than booking a pre-packaged experience. “Increasingly, travellers want to see the world on their terms with tailored, personalized experiences that reflect their passions and needs,” said Gerald Parent, Director and General Manager, Canada Travel Servicing, American Express Canada. “It comes as no surprise that 91 per cent of Canadians appreciate a travel service company that strives to customize their experiences.” Having “meaningful experiences” is more of a priority for Canadian travellers than it is for Americans (46 per cent vs. 23 per cent). Additionally, Canadian travellers want to be involved in all aspects of the trip — from preparing an itinerary to documenting and sharing their experiences with others.
“American Express has been helping Cardmembers realize their travel dreams for over a century by providing an end-to-end travel service that’s with them every step of the way— from planning and booking, to the airport, to wherever in the world they touchdown,” said Parent. Love of travel increasing among Canadians • Nearly one-third (31 per cent) of Canadians travel more for leisure now than they did five years ago and over onethird (38 per cent) expect to travel more in five years than they do now • Most (85 per cent) Canadians believe spending money on travel is an investment worth making • Most (87 per cent) Canadians value investing time in life experiences over investing in material possessions (13 per cent) and value meaningful life experiences (89 per cent) over focusing on their profession (11 per cent) Human touch is irreplaceable The recent study, which surveyed 1,001 consumers on their attitudes toward travel, also found almost all Canadians (92 per cent) agree that despite digital advances in the travel industry, the value of personal service cannot be replaced. With American Express offering the best of both worlds, online and live travel support, they
satisfy the majority of Canadians (90 per cent) who prefer help from a live person opposed to online (10 per cent) when something goes wrong while travelling. Be it replacing a lost card, or sourcing last minute hotel bookings or car transfers, American Express provides vast choice and a personalized touch that
brings travellers peace of mind and service they can rely on. In addition, nearly three quarters of Canadians (73 per cent) would rather get recommendations or travel directions from a live person as opposed to online (27 per cent), and 60 per cent of Canadians prefer to get help from a live person when mak-
ing changes to their travel plans. Where technology triumphs Despite the desire for human interaction during travel, Canadians prefer to use technology for certain aspects of their trip. This includes planning (71 per cent), booking travel (69 per cent) on sites such as American Express’ Travel
Website and finally, checking into flights and hotels (52 per cent). However, technology does not stand alone. Thirty eight per cent of Canadians share the belief that live travel service professionals will become a more important compliment to mobile booking options over the next five years.
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