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LOCAL RESIDENTS ATTEND PC RALLY—Three local Seaforth
residents who attended the PC rally, with guett Premier Bill Davis, held
at Exeter Legion Hall fast week were Jim Sills, wife Anne and father
icarlic, Premier Davis, campaigningin support of PC candidate Jim
Britnell cif Goderich,. spoke on his government's prOgrams aimed at the
farm corn rnunity (Photo by Qibb)
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ask for apartments
RI ALICE GUM
A delegation of Herisall residents asked
Parity William Davis to direct. some et hi;
governire•in:s S42 mph ion slated for building
housing milts t' a senior citizen's complex in
the s delete,
re, delegation, led by Hensall reeve Paul
Neil:eels and clerk Betty Oke, approached
the premier shortly after his arrival at_ Exeter
I • el:tit i 11, a I t eneethieteek- e-PC-rally-lieseeeeeke
I he premier promised to check into the
pcieten presented' to him be ,the senior
citizens' committee of the Hensall .1Thited
('hard). • ,
The petition referred to a stOr.
conducted bi the Church's senior, citizens
club. ie co-operation with Hensall council in,
t4 79; "I he petition said, .*TIte- report
established a housing' need for I() senior
Owen units, but we have been advised 'hat
hased on, Ministrs of Housing guidelines, a
complex 44 this sive is not considered
'cow:recalls feasible and our senior housing
needs should he met through the provision
of existing units in neighbouring
ieipal i t ' '
• The senior 6'i/ens club said they felt this
is -unfair. and underestimates the needs .el
'seniors in the village. This means. the
petition. said, that seniors have nci choice-et
the:moment "but to leave their village their
i:hurch, family, friends and the organizations •
which they belong to _ate-lege .at -least itt
kilometres away to live with strangers - for
them to do this at their age is ,unkind and
thoughtlerl, especially when most of them
have spent their lives in this community.
The' brief from the seniors pointed .out
roughly 75 per cent. <of the' 500 people
employed in the industries live
outside Hensall. White an annexatimeof the
surrounding township "has been foiled
ncessary and' is now near completien - a
senior citizens' building such as we propose
would release homes for said work ere tiVitt`C
in the village."
The petition concluded by asking ,the
premier for this favourable consideration for
a seniors • complex in , Hensall
through' the approVed process to eneble
federal funding or (by possibly . . directing),
a little of 'the • S42 million which your'
government is directing to build rental
units"%to the Hensel] projeet
Local ciirlers could win
Ontario championship
request as well as their,
capacity to repay and tole• ,
lateral provided all play a
major part.
"Bankers like to see a
good balance of all three
points with character playing
a',' strong part," said Mr.
Beams,
Be prepared to produce
budget plans. cash flow
information and future pre-
dictions such....as price of
commodity, he told the F' of
A audience. The farmer has
to be able to regenerate
enough td repay the loan and
this information should help
the banker in making a
decision.
Other records deemed
portant are rate of gain or
yield records.
Mr. Beams noted that a
balance sheet is important
and that a positive net worth
Ilea te be recorded. *The
current debt should be bal-
anced by short term assets.
He also warned that-the debt
on equipment should not
, exceed the value. Often
farmers are still making
payments when the equip-
ment is devalued below the
amount left owing.
"The one thing that makes
farming so attractive con-
tributes to its failure." -Bill
Amin an accountant with
Price Waterhouse said.
People who farm enjoy the
fact that they don't have to
work indoors at a desk. They
also see improved production
in the barn or the field as the
way to solve problems.
Mr. Gunn has observed• a
weakness - the fart* manage-
ment business. The general
approach is tied.to the work
ethic that a firmer will
taimo
efficjai,
Later in the letter, however, he continues:
Perliaps we can de no more in tte
circumstances than recognize that an honest
difference of opinion exists."
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thv 'I'4SIMS that .'s? Many. v to have 'not
voted tor, onf parts before. are' now .011144
to .-support our candidates. -Is our clear
eotiCmitrueut to economic growth and to
expansion...•' He emphasized 'again, aeete
Oirtinghout the election. that the Liberal
Park is cpnducting ..a negative campaign.
Prcatier Davie said "Dr. Negative", his
nickname for liberal leader Stuart Smith. is
nit Meting atie eeticiere suggestions of
wF at he and. his party will do for the
pre, we it then: re elected;
Hementbering his rural audience. Premier
Oasts said his government has made a
yolinuttment "with respect to upgrading
agris-witural land" mentioning 'the. Tile
Draw age Loan program as evidence of this.
He said in future-, -(he PC glevernment plans
to 40 invest with the private sector. co-ops
and others in the farming industry "to build
a more secure. more prosperous. more
,advanced farming base".
In discussing agriculture, the party leader
saki he's been asked about high interest
rates while campaigning. Mr. Davis said
hoc's asked the federal government "to
separate your interest policies front those of
• BY ALICE c,.140 ,
'Premier Bill Davis and theTory's,Rig Bitte,
Machine hare Exeter ..WethleeelaY
bringing; a revival meeting spirit With
them.
The party's band not only played rousing
renditions of the party's theme song, bit led
the audience in an upbeat singsong after
dinner with gospel tunes like "Rock my
avast,"-The message, •dctiverect to about -40T
party Initiate at the Exeter Legionliall; was
that the Tories, ss ill 'u in in Huron-Middlesetv •
on March 19. •
The after diluter speeches started with the
introduction' b'y,Fred Darling of Exeter. who
%stunted up the audience meth an ethnic joke
which didn't dram. .a smile from Premier
Davis'. Later the premier told reporters he
found the humour in "very bad'taste" and
*het find the joke appropriate. •
E.seter mayor Bruce Shaw, former PC
prink, iecial riding • association president,
predicted in his remarks that "the time. is
right for change" in Huron-Middlesex.
predictieg the riding's MPP will be a Tory
after March 19. Liberal Jack Riddell has
represeuted ' the riding . since a 1973
byelection.
TIDE IS TURNING
When PC candidate Jim. Britnell Of
Goderich addressed dinner guests. he also
emphasized his belief the tide is turning in
lthe' riding. Mr. Britnell. Former Huron
Genie; engineer, said he was talking to BY SHARON Don
thpmer Huron Mlie Charles MeNaughton. Michael Cassidy. leader of the provincial
Arid the- two concluded "somewhere out ND1e swung into southwestern Ontario
Tuesday.. where he attended luncheon t:tgeari epae
.11?itri fgl'it')Irieksnot‘1.12:, we're
t s au
liegoithrnguiri. w meeting medic LucknOe .1,egitei Hall. •
Cassidy took the opportunity to look at win" March 19, Mr. Whiten, asked . pare Mid '
members to throw their support behind the the Conservative's record on agriculture
local PC campaign. while campaigning "in the heart 'of Ontario's
Premier Bill Davis. in a speech geared , lateen country."
his rural etnd small town etidience „had few , The NDP leader -emphasized that during
surprises, although he did refer to the Silt the last' 25 years of Conservative govern- , the luncheon he is offended by Premier not the farming community ist Huron-Bruce,
million in government' money eledged that meet. polAr)o has. lost fartelane thee __ eepork batreVpieliticeee-- • ee• r • -tEED'OURSELVESt-L--
'integrate(' eiliereeeeileipeeine__at eit_elVfeet,--Teriesi-iftifoyienes_ever had _Sewn per cent of Referring to-the te,,,ot Ammutweinentelry , We should be able to-fa-4- ourselves in
Energy .Centre. Douglas Point, The Bruce thy ,fiirmiand in Huron and Bruce counties the premier that Essex farmers would be Ontario, but with every passing year we
Agripark is to---pmvide a ,focus for'. energy 408.008 acres) :went out of ' production encouraged 'to re-locate at the Bruce import more of the food we eat - Sl.S billion
projects such as hydrogen prodttetion, between.1961 and .1916. . • ., agri-park. Kt. Cassidy observed that local Worth per year. noted the Npy leader. who '
ethanol plants as Well as using , steam to conservatives have failed in 'their farmers, are..not being. involved. ith the went on trk•ay•,*•Orne;•.of,dle.'intnottedlond.i s .
greehhouseSe r'esponsibility to protect Ourgtiod farmland. for .the-- Bruce •agripark.: or the - industrial— banana 'and orange juke brit nirkt brit is
Premier Davis told the audience. —one of he said. "They produced a set of guidelines centre. He said 1°0,1 farmers have re- Please turn to page 3
the e: United States." The ; premier said
(anti community andxmall OUStOOSSMIDO
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HYDritilt'Oes
The premier also touched on curet hydra
rates. 'Saying, "We were the government
that was prepared to act with respect to
moderating rurar Hydro raze increases for
those in the rural cenimunities across this
urovince."
Refereieg to the government's • BILD
program. Premier Davis said funds are beint,
• provided, in co=operation with the Canadian
Development Corporation and John,,Labett
Ltd., for a bio-technology centre "which will
be critical to the production of marry clably
products. . storage of food supplies and
various •othet agricultural activities."
Again, he referred to annouecerrients
made earlier in the day. while touring the
Bruce Nuclear Energy Centre; which .are "of
real importance to the greenhouse and
horticultural industry in this province."'
Included in .those announcements was the
establishing of a hydrogen - energy research
project, speeding up the development of a•
fish-farm p • ,eriebereging -Mote '
private investors to deveipp the 2:000
inclustrihl Pita .adjacent w' toe nuclear
station, .
HOMEGROWN
The premier also' expressed the govern-
ment's commitment to replace one4hird of
the produce imported' by 'the province with •
Ontario-grown ,produee
Mean an _increase in income for -Ontario
farmers of S20Q million anntia*.
The .Liberhisi he said:. 'are offering only
"promises. without programs. plans without; ,
policies," He ailsocritieized the NDP paety's
plans for natielealleing industry and leedet
Michael Caseidy promising a minimum
wage of mare than S5 in the provinCe if he's
elected: What, Premier Davis asked, 'would
that' *age do to small businessmen. the
tourist industry end to the farm industry?'.
The premier concluded saying he sensed'
the respOnse "here tonight, is a clear
indication of the change that-is taking place
in 'the riding." He appealed for party
support and emphastized "if you 'think you
can win, you can."
,000 acres out of production Cassidy
and then three thy responsibility for
preserving farmland on local coil-lieAle.' 7
Michael Cassidy also mentioned that singe
the last eleetiOn fartders' interest
payments have 'gone up twice as fast as the
cash they've received for their products.
Lest year, farmers' net incomes dropped
by 20 per cent in Ontario and farm
bankruptcies shot up 89 per cent." he
stated. Miehayl Cali& told supporters at
servatiuns aboneehe plans far the develop
ment of the Brute. When he looks at the
plans for the Bruce agree-peek, Mr Cassidy , ,
said he finds 'it will benefit such ”sjetwarts
of the agritultutal community" as Trans'''.•
Canada Pipeline. Consumers' Gas. Huron e
RideeCrimpeny and Anderson Flax Ltd. It is
the bit'g corphrations supporting the Cone,
servative party who will benefit from the
Bruce development, stated Michael Cassidy.
rm education action grow
meeting at- Clinton Public School un•
animously agreed to form CAGE to be the
public's, voice ,.for education • in Huron
County.
• Headed by 'Moira. Cooper of Bayfield.
CAGE aims to study education in the counts
and Monitor action which may reduce
standards. As was most people's concern.
CAGE plans, to . research and obtain ie.
residence on James. Stree t tibiae rime
gefire-e -iii- Seale Man or NursingHome.
Mr. Wilson in'his letter to Seaforth Town
Clerk Jim Crocker hays:
Dear Mr. Crocker:
Thank you so much for sending me a copy
Inside this week
The Seaforth Lions Park Renovatioti.
'Fend paseed"the two tbifae--riterk,iliicee'ek
With gifts totalling 552.180.50. The cam-
paign objective is $75,000.
Gifts making up the total originated as
follows: Lions 17,545..00. Seaforth General.
10,972.00, Local Businesses. 7.220.00.
MCKillop, 6,319.00, Tuckersmith, 4,279,50, •
Outside, 1,845.00, Ball League 4.000:1)0,
Total 56.180.50. • miry like4..
"We're in sight of the objectii c -
campaign chairman, .Marion Vincent coal- ‘Li mar . • •
mented .as he reviewed the latest returns. qui. While returns from area canvassers are ,ae,
BY HERB .SHOV ELLER
'Acknowledging that a fundamental dif-
ference. of opinion exists. an official With the
ministry of education has commended the
"Guidelines for Discipline" produced by the
Huron-Perth Roman Catholic Separate
School board (HPRCSS).
The two alternatives: outlined by D.A.
Penny, executive director of planning and
:policy analysis with the ministry, are
whether to refrain from all 'use of corporal
punishinent or to use it as a last resort.
The board's 20=page document supports
corporal punish ;Pent only in the most
extreme cases.
"The 'Guidelines for Discipline' outlines
in detail the possible steps teachers can take
to overcome discipline problems." explained
John. McCauley. superintendent of edueat—
ion, after . the board's Monday night
meeting, Corporal punishment may be
use& but only as a last resort. Only after
calling parents and all other steps have been
taken.'
While Mr, Penny, in a'lettcr to the board,
assures the 'last resort', resolution will be
considered, themin;stry seems likely to
recommend any use of physical punishment
be avoided.
- "Those who were responsible for its (the
guidelines) production ate certainly to be
ix:amended for its emphasis on positive
eleasures to develop self-discipine and for
its practical suggestions for more effective
classroom' management," noted the ministry
Victories' in Elmira and Port Elgin have a.
Seaforth rink pointed in the direction of
Bremfeed 'dee weekend whit a solid chance
of %%inning the Ontario Intermediate Curling
Championship,
• The rink seeking the provincial title
consist% of Bob Wilson, Don Treracer, Bob•
Ste. Marie and Bill Lobh.
The Scallion -team claimed their shot at
the till e by curling their 'way to two solid
wins at the diVisional plavdowns, in, Elmira at
'In the green
Colnmhs, pictures and a
crossword: If after reading
the Expositor thin week, with "
BY SHELLEY MCPHEE •
In an attempt to improve -the quality of
education, to- reinstate the recently -
dropped courses in the local high schools
and to, have mere 'voice in the adMinietra:
tion, a Citizens Action Group for Education
(CAGE) was harmed -in Clinton Monday
night. •
More than 70 people attending the open
almost „complete we still hare' quite 4
mother of cane. to make on, local business
places. In addition our out of town industry
solicitation is just getting udder way." hr
said. •.
Campaign publicity has resulted in
number of gifts and comments from those
Who have enjoyed the park facilities.
Typical is a letter front Robert T. Wilson.
Jefferson City Tennessee who is a great
grandson of D.D. Wilson, a pionee'
Seaforth business num who built the
of, _the_ .';'Story-...of Seaforth:', It was.
particularly interesting to ate • oat' only
because my family has roots there but
because I have many pleasant memories of
my summer visits to Seafprth to visit with nty
uncle jack Wilson (ex mayor and ex Town
Clerk). His•son David was also Town Clerk
subsequently.
My visits as a young boy werti-a long time
ago-just after the Lions Club had dammed
the river and made a park with a fine
swimming hole Whore I spent many an
enjoyable afternoon,
BY RHEA HAMILTON
Young fariners face 'the
same problem as other bus-
inesS people starting out:
money.
Finance was the key topic
for a panel discussion of the
Huron Federation of Agricul-
ture Thursday evening in
Blyth.
Young farmers approach-
ing a banker for funding
must be prepared to discuss
past, present and future
plans. Bill Bearss of the
Royal Bank pointed out that
the younger the farmer;-'the '
greater the risk for the bank.
Although many resent the
questions asked, Mre Bearss
said questioning is propor•
tionate to the amount of cash
requested and the tisk invol-
ved
When requests for loans
are evaluated, the character
of the one making the
r i commented, "This group has a real function
to periform. We need a well,rounded
' education' irCHuron And L support CA-GE."
SILENT TOO LONG
Many in-attendance 'agreed taxpayers and
parents 'had 'beep silent for too long, and
they supported 'Mike falconer, of Clinton
when he stated.,''Stand an and fight for your'
rights and' your children's." .
"You're part of 'the, problem." he added.
''Next time' there is a -teachers' strike yinilt -
have to•get behind the board of education;
even if your children's education has to
Stiffer kir four or ftvZ. months."
Tony McOuttil, litDrearididate for Huron-
Bruce suggested CAGE work with the
teachers rather than see thetas as
adverSaries,
"Parents for far too long have alloyeed
themselves to be pushed Out of education
and the adminiStration has opted out of
adminstration." he noted.
, Mr, MeQeaftsuggested many prObletes in
the education system are at the administra-
tive level, and• he said CAGE should .not
"conduct a witch htirit" on' educators, but
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the ,end' Of February*,
The rink has its firlrof seven.. games this
aftertimite. explained. ' Mr. Wilson
Wednesday . and sudden death games are a
possibility to determine. the final standings
in the event of a tie.
The eyes and ears of members of the
Seaforth Ctirling'Club will certainly be tuned
in to BrAritiord thi; weekend.' pulling •for
their intermediate squad to bring home the
lop provincial honour.
its many tributes to St:
Patrick's Day. you're not
seeing grrreen, then you
might just keep an eye on
yourr luck.: For a healthy
sampling for the Irish and
Irish at heart, sec pages .
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Early river ride
Expositor, photographer
David Hook braved cool
spring weather to accompany
the Maitland Valley Kayak
and Cantle Club on a 14-mile
paddle down the Maitland
River on the weekend. The
16-man, 34-foot canoe used
was built by Ted Cowatts of
Brussels. See pictures. story,
page, . . ,.,A9 '
Speaking of folks
Information on visits.
vacations and meetings -
people news • is all part of
our rapidly growing people
column. Read this week's
section, find 'out what's
happening, then make plans
to keep us•uP-to-date about,
your own busy calendar, See
page 412
On the rebound
After a dismal start, the
' SDHS Golden Bears senior
basketball team has more
than bounced hack. They
claimed the WOSSA title on
the weekend and are on their
way to the Frov inelal 'A'
ehtempititl. t 4.15
formation in an attempt to save the Machine
shop at Central Huron Secondary School
(CHSS) and 20 other con es recently
dropped in Huron's high schools'. CAGE will
also.encouragc co-operation between elected '
officials of the board of education, teachers.
students and parents.
There was no opposition to the formation
of CAGE and Garnet Harland of -Clinton
Park -ftired• has '‘raised Dyer $0,000
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on ey
Young farmers face same
probleT, OFA panel says
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