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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-01-29, Page 12National Farmers Union A Speciel Meeting of Local 206 Zurich Will Be Held Thursday, Jan. 29 8:30 P.M. ZURICH TOWN HALL Walter Miller, Vice-President, National Farmers Union Will Be Guest Speaker A special meeting of local 206 Zurich will be held Thursday, January 29th, 1970, at 8:30 p.m, in the Town Hall, Zurich. Mr. Walter Miller, Vice-President, National Farmers Union, will be guest speaker. During the past few weeks a large number of new members have joined the NFU in this area, and it was felt advisable to select a pro-tern board until the local can receive its N.F.U. charter, hopefully in the near future. There has been several rumours circulating recently among them that the N.F.U. does not represent the Ontario farmer. This meeting will provide farmers in this area en opportunity to hear first hand the N.F.U. objectives, and how it can be made to work very effectively. We hope you will attend and bring your neighbours. 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Phone 227-4801 We will come to your Farm or Place of glu$iness, seseesserereseriarreseererreireesimosesseW Corporation should • wholesale machinery Gordon L, Hill, President of The Ontario Federation of Agriculture believes that the government should establish crown corporation immediately to wholesale farm machinery in Ontario. This will mean the complete replacement of the present farm Machinery franchise dealership system. The OFA leader explains that this system forces the individual machinery dealer to do business with only one major manufacturing company, on that company's terms- Mr. Hill emphasizes that the individual farm machinery dealer is in a very weak bargaining position in any attempt to reduce the cost of machinery to farmers. Manufacturing companies can and do threaten independent-thinking dealers with loss of franchise and eventual bankruptcy. The OFA President makes it clear that the individual farm machinery dealer has generally served the farmer very well. He states that the dealer is a source of information and service, as well as being a selling agent. "Farmers need good dealers," he asserts. "And good dealers deserve a decent income and return on their investment, just as farmers deserve a better income for their products and resources." Mr. Hill points out that neither bankrupt farm machinery dealers nor bankrupt farmers will help the farming industry as a whole. The Federation leader insists SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION Kerslake Barn Supply JIM KERSLAKE RR 1 Centralia 235-1606 In other business, council took out membership in several approved associations including the Ontario Good Roads Association and the Canadian Good Roads Association; agreed to an increase in fees for auditor A.M. Harper in 1970 amounting to $675 from $3,300 to $3,975; and entertained delegations from CNIB, the University of Waterloo and the University of Western Ontario. employees and 46 part-time. Negotiations are continuing with the International Union of Operating Engineers for a new contract. The present contract expired Dec. 31, 1969. The committee has offered a seven percent increase to the Union but to date it has not been accepted. Clerk John Berry reported a small surplus at the end of 1969 amounting to $150,096. Huron County Council learned Thursday afternoon that Miss Carolyn Croke, former Huron County librarian, has forwarded a refund for monies paid to her beyond December 5, 1969. Miss Croke left the county's employ on that date and accepted work in London although she had given illness as the reason for her resignation here, There was some opposition registered in council during the November session that Miss Croke should not be paid to the end of the year even though it was county policy to do so when illness was the cause of departure, especially since it was known the former librarian was employed elsewhere. Total operating expenses for Huronview during 1969 were $771,027,27 with Huron's share being $77,084.55, $1,815.45 less that the budget forecast. Employee salaries and fringe benefits continue to rise and account for over 70 percent of the total expenditure. As of December 31, 1969, the staff consisted of 117 full-time Continue tax reduction program for this year taxpayer will lose more than $5 in the rebate as compared to 1969. Similarly, it has been decided to place a ceiling of $15 on the amount of the increase in tax reduction payable to any taxpayer. Home-owners who make regular payments for taxes to their mortgage holder will, as, in prior years, have these paymeets adjusted to give effect to the tax reduction. Tenants will continue to receive their reductions from their landlords. Landlords must pass the reductions on to tenants on or before December 31, 1970. Tenants who move in or out of an apartment during the year will receive a proportionate amount of the reduction based upon the length of tenancy. Under the new system the rebate in 1970 cannot be less than $5 below the 1969 figure allowed nor more than $15 more and may not exceed one-half of the total taxes. In Exeter in 1969, the residential tax rebate was $63.88 and according to figures released by the Municipal Affairs Department under the new scheme it would have been $58.88 Stephen township's average reduction last year was $42.81 and under the new system would have been $55.85, Similarily iin Hensall, the figure would be up from $43.58 to $45.36. Beef-men visit district farms Top beef-producing farms were visited Thursday by 145 men attending the Huron County Beef Improvement Association's annual meeting. After visiting the farms of Jack Bell and Jim McGregor, both of Kippen, Harry Hayter, Dashwood; and Bill Rowcliffe, Hensall, color slides of the farms' operations were shown, Norman Bird of Stratford, agriculture department engineering specialist, commented on the value of the farms' modernized methods of feeding cattle and of storing silage. During the meeting, a committee was named to for mutate resolutions for approval prior to their presentation at the Ontario Beef Improvement Association in Toronto in mid-February, Eric Anderson of Londesboro was elected association president, succeeding Carman Craig of Blyth. Also elected were 48 directors. Other officers: vice-president, Barry Mulvey, RR 1 Clifford; secretary-treasurer, Stan Paquette, Goderich, the county's agriculture department associate representative. SHUR•GAIN Farm books are ready The Ontario Government recently announced the continuation of its Residential Property Tax Reduction Program. Municipal Affairs Minister Darcy McKeough said: "Although there have been a few problem areas, the program has worked well since it was introduced in 1968. Research shows that, in the present circumstances, this program is the most effective way available to the Government for directly relieving the burden of property taxes on homeowners and tenants in the Province." Ta proVide more equitable assistance, particularly to residents of municipalities where the average tax burden is highest, the method of calculating the amount of the reduction has been changed. In future, the tax reduction will be calculated by using a simple two part formula. For 1970, the tax reduction will be a standard sum of $30 plus 10% of the average residential tax paid by householders in that municipality in 1969. Mr. McKeough said the basic sum of $30 represents a standard contribution by the Government towards the cost of all municipal services while the 10% of the average taxes paid gives a greater relief to the residents of municipalities with relatively high tax rates. "The majority of taxpayers will receive a greater benefit in 1970 than they did in 1969. However, there will be some taxpayers whose tax reduction in 1969 was considerably more than the rebate due in 1970 under the new formula," he said. "In order to avoid an undue reduction in the amount of the payment, it is proposed that no hog production leadership in nutrition • Farmers in the district wishing to obtain Ontario farm record books are advised they are now available and may be picked up at the Times Advocate Office. At the same time, two other publications, "1970 Field Crop Recommendations" and a "Guide to Chemical Weed Control" are available. Anyone wishing to have their 1969 record books summarized may have this done by taking Or mailing them to the Agricultural Office in Clinton. continuous research it 4 management skills Hog Grower 1 and 2 the new modern feeding method designed for new hog grading requirements. Research shows that high energy feeds are most efficient. Shur-Gain Hog Grower 1 and 2 are high energy feeds. They produce the lowest cost per pound of gain and the leaner carcasses now called for. New Shur-Gain Hog Grower 1 and 2 (and the proper strain of hogs, to put these high energy feeds to maximum use) are a winning combination for the modern hog producer. Feed Shur-Gain Hog Grower 1 and 2 for better grades and higher profits. Discuss feeding for better grading with your local Shur-Gain Dealer. 0 growing animal health service NAMED PRESIDENT OF HURON 4-1-1 LEADERS — At the annual meeting of the 4-H leaders of Huron county held in Clinton, Tuesday, Donald MeKeroher of Dublin was named president for 190. T-A photo. CANN'S MILL 86~ 1782 LTD . EXereP Lee At. I5:22:24;56 tit e. .NL;Xerta niSha 2,16•1Y,64, ?Ilif gh rritt6r80, ATTEND 4-H LEADERS ANNUAL MEETING IN CLINTON — 4.H leaders from all parts of Huron County attended the annual meeting in Clinton, Tuesday. Shown above chatting during a recess are ToM Hem, Usborne, Huron's Extension Assistant Garry Howes, Bryan Howard, resources manager.of the Ausable River Conservation Authority and Warden Roy Westcott, T-A photo County receives refund on overpayment to librarian • Silo Unloaders • Milking Parlors • Barn. Cleaners • Bunk Feeders • Honey Wagons • Belt Bucket Elevators • Farm Gates is Forage Boxes I Comfort Stalls is Water Bowls • Waterers • Farrowing Stalls • Livestock Pens • Exhaust Fans • Roof Ventilators • Roof Grain Doors • Meter/Mills • Windows :that the setting up of a crown Corporation is Necessary because indications from farm machinery manufacturers show they will not take action on, or even admit to, the serious price difference situation which exists. Adds. Mr. Hill: "If niannfaeturers give a clear indication that they are prepared to don up this intolerable situation themselves, a different attitude will be possible from the OFA." He sees the crown corporation offering all dealers any make of machinery- that farmers wish to purchase. Ainy. manufacturer wishing to sell machinery in Ontario would have to sell through the corporation. The OFA President also emphasizes that the system under the crown corporation should be more efficient than present distribution systems which are used by manufacturers. He states that many farmers have been served very poorly to date due to slow delivery, backorder delays, and short business hours during busy periods, He stresses that the corporation should import machinery from any country in the world having prices which will save money for Ontario farmers. This week, OFA and Ontario Farm Machinery Agency officials have been meeting with officials from Czechoslavakia concerning possible importation of Zetor tractors. Orders for machinery are still being sent to Great Britain for buying farmers in Ontario. Rabies tests are higher Although the total investigation of suspected rabies cases in Huron County in 1969 was the highest in many years, the results showed three fewer positive tests than in the previous year. A report released by W. J. Thompson, the sub-district veterinarian for the Canada Department of Agriculture at Seaforth shows 318 investigations in 1969 compared to only 258 in 1968. The positive results were 89 last year as compared to 92 a year earlier. In domestic animals, cattle led the list showing positive test with 28 while eight cats and three each of dogs and horses were listed. The wild life field was led by foxes with 34 having rabies and 12 skunks, Included in the wild animal lists that were investigated were bats, ground hogs, moles, mice, muskrats, porcupines, rabbits, raccoons, rats, squirrels and weasles. Dr. Thompson warns that rabies continue to be a hazard to both the human and domestic animal population in the district. Incidents suspected of rabies in wild or domestic animals should be immediately reported to the Canada Department of Agriculture, Health of Animals Branch serving the • area concerned. In Huron County, the office is located in the Post Office Building in Seaforth. 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