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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-09-29, Page 28cost is $12. which includes bus fare and noon lunch. An invitation to visit Lucan W.!, the evening of October 19 was accepted. The meeting closed, with the Institute Grace and Mrs. Bruce Henry and Mrs, Chas, Coughlin assisted the hostess with the lunch. 4-H Club Clandeboye 4-H Club No. 1 held their first meeting at the home of their leader, Mrs. Ralph Lynn, The project is "The Cereal Shelf." There are seven mem- bers. The election of officers was held and reads as follows: President, Janet Gilmour;' secretary, Marion de Weerd; press reporter, Marilyn Groenewegen. They discussed baking and clean up work methods. Make 'n bake brownies were made and enjoyed by all at the close of the meeting. Church news Harvest Thanksgiving service was held at St. James Anglican Church, Clandeboye, Sunday. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers, fruits and vegetables. Rev. John Hof land was in charge of the service. The Junior girls choir sang "Praise to God, Immortal Praise" with Mrs. Alan Hill at the organ. At the United Church, Sunday, the Sunday School awards were presented by the superintendent, Mrs. Keith Simpson. Next Sun- day is World Wide Communion, so plan to attend service at 9.45 a.m. with Rev. Keith Brown in charge. Personals The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to Mrs, Orville Rollings in the death of her father, Mr. Harry Flitton, London. Mr. & Mrs. Dick Worthington spent the weekend in Peter- borough with Dick's sister, Mrs, Helen Scott and family. Joe Cunningham accompanied some friends to Delaware, Ohio, last week where he had the pleasure of seeing "Governor Skipper" win the Little Brown Jug. Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Hettrick and Mrs. Agnes Hornell, Kirkland Lake are spending a few days at their Clandeboye home. BEST SCHOOL FLOAT — The prize for the best school float in Saturday's Exeter Fair parade was won by Stephen Central. Part of the float is shown above. T-A photo SHEEP IN PARADE — A pair of sheep provided the pulling power for one float in Saturday's Exeter Fair parade. Dianne Dearing and Carolyn Dykeman rode in the cart while Lee Anne, Dwayne'and Lynda Jane McIntyre went along on foot, County councillors debate need for taxation reforms T-A photo By MRS. HUGH MORENZ Congratulations to Harvey and Gloria Beierling on the birth of their first child, a son, Kevin Dale, born September 16, 1977. Around 30 men and women attended a meeting, Tuesday evening at the Shipka Com- munity Centre, in connection witty fntur'e ts'e of pipelihe waiter, " which is in preliminary planning stages, such as cost, timing (schedule) township and ministry of the environment, etc requirements. Mr. & Mrs. Sid Durie and Glenn, Mr. & Mrs. Ferman Snyder, Mr. & Mrs. H. Morenz, met Friday night at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Dick Zielman and surprised Ferman on his bir- thday. Mrs. Mabel Desjardine has returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruby Little, after being hospitalized a week at. South Huron, Exeter. Mrs. Hugh Morenz, ac- companied by Mrs. Roy Morenz, Grand Bend motored to Tober- mory on Sunday and enjoyed the boat cruise to Manitoulin Island and back on the Chi-Cheemaun boat. Mr. & Mrs. Seth Amans of Zurich and Mr. & Mrs. Milton Sweitzer were supper guests Thursday night with Mrs. Doris Sweitzer. Friday evening, Doris, Eva and Milt attended a 58th wedding anniversary of family and friends in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Amans, at their home in Zurich. Gordis Variety) 41011011010samaimmis III for II a it C,4 446,,n4:1 ~ff M s and c cubes ¤ 01 II a % PROCPc. II I —usiNG Fi'/ P and ArriivG by wester n Cob,ur :at I er 'in to ga et CORD'S b VARIETY & Girls EXETER / 6> ,;:b I It's time for open house at Conestoga College We're celebrating our Tenth Year of service to the community, and we want YOU to be part of the festivities. This Sunday, October 2, is Open House at Conestoga. Load up the car. Pack a picnic. Bring your camera. Bring the children, bring Granny and Grandpa, and Aunts and Uncles, Cousins and Friends. Bring them all to Conestoga College. We've grown tremendously over the past ten years. This year, over 2,000 students will graduate from our full-time Post Secondary, Canada Employment and Apprenticeship programs, and over 18,000 people will take a part-time course at one of our six campuses. If you're already a "Conestoga people", why not come out and say 'Hello'? And if you're not, then maybe it's time you found out what the fuss is all about. Drop in on Conestoga this Sunday afternoon,between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. Have your questions ready = we'll be happy to tell you all about your community college. Sample the luscious Birthday Cake -- made by Conestoga students, of course. See models and photographs of our new Athletic, Recreation and Education Facility. See our students in action. Films, displays, prizes, refreshments, free babysitting — and best of all, the friendly people at Conestoga College — all await you at Open House, 1977. Stratford Campus-270 Water St., Stratford, Ontario. Stratford Nursing Div.-130 Youngs St., Stratford, Ontario. Stratford Machine Shop-182 King St., Stratford, Ontario. Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology We've got a lot to share. Tuckersmith won't aid Seaforth arena Big Brothers name district executives support boys in their endeavours and give their good listening ears and provide the male contact that boys need". Anyone in the area wishing more information on the organization is asked to contact Rev. Wright at 235-0860 during the day. 11101111 1111111111 By a show of hands, Huron County Council barely accepted a report of the executive com- mittee presented at the regular September session. Thursday in Goderich. The portion of the report which caused the con- troversy was the debate on tax reform in Ontario, in particular taxation on farmland, The Blair Commission recommends that farmers will pay taxes on their houses and "a reasonable amount of land" surrounding the house from their own resources, while 100 percent of the tax on the farm buildings and the farmland will be paid by the government. The recommendation of the executive committee was that farmers pay 100 percent of the taxes on their houses and the portion of land surrounding them, and that farmland, together with farm buildings be assessed at 100 percent of the market value with the farmer paying 10 percent of the resulting property tax while the remaining 90 percent is paid by the province. The committee also recommended that there be a proviso that the farmer be allowed to pay all or any portion of the taxes on the farmland and farm buildings, if he so desires. The executive committee, council was told, felt its recommendation to give farmers the choice to pay all taxes on all the property would be some protection for those farmers who had plans to sell their property for development purposes. It is understood that taxes paid on farmland by the government are forgivable after 10 years, providing the farmland remains as farmland. If, however, the farm is sold for development purposes, the fernier will be required to reimburse the government for the taxes which have been paid on his behalf, up to 10 years back. All property will be assessed at market value, it was stated, although there is no firm definition yet just how market Value Will be determined. There is also no definition of what "a reasonable amount Of land" surround the farm home will be. Debate begins Paul Steckle, the deputy-reeve of Stanley Township, led ofMhe discussion . by questioning the entire premise of having any or all farm taxes paid by govern- meat. The September meeting of the Clandeboye Women's Institute was held Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Dick Worthington. The president, Mrs. Art Hodgins, opened the meeting with the Institute Ode followed by the Mary Stewart collect and the Lord's Prayer. The roll call, "A special privilege I enjoy as a Canadian citizen" was answered by 13 members and two visitors, The convener of Citizenship and World Affairs, Mrs. Jack Hodgson, presented a very in- teresting program. She read letters from her son, Paul and his wife and two small children who are living in Kainji, Nigeria, for two to three years, teaching the natives about Hydro power, After hearing some of the things that happen in Africa, we all agreed that it certainly is a privilege to live in a wonderful country like Canada, Mrs. Gerald Lynn gave a reading about the Queen's visit to Ottawa this fall and the changes in the past 25 years of her reign. Mrs. Arnold Blake read a poem she composed herself, "A Quick Look at Progress," Mrs, Roy Cunningham gave a reading about the Women's Institute. During the business, the London Area Convention for the Women's Institute, to be held at the Sandpiper Inn at Vanastra on September 28 and 29, was discussed and they arranged to send a delegate for both days, The W.I. bus trip to Niagara- on-the-Lake October 6 was discussed. Arrangements have been made to have a smorgasbord lunch at Grace United Church, Niagara on-the- Lake followed by a guided tour to all the historical and important spots in the town. At time of writing there are a few seats still available so if anyone is interested, call Mrs. Chas. Coughlin at 227-4571. The "I question whether we want to go this route," said Steckle, "I don't think there is a farmer in this room who wants the govermennt paying his taxes for him." Steckle alluded to the present system whereby 50 percent of the farmer's taxes are reimbursed to him because the government recognizes the fact that farmland should not pay for services to people. Steckle said he agreed that farmland should not help to pay for such services as education, health, libraries, Agrologists meet at Huron Park GATT negotiations affecting agriculture was the subject of Dr. Sandy Warley speaking to the Western Branch of the Ontario Institute of Agrologists at Cen- tralia College, Thursday. Dr. Warley who is the head of agricultural economics at the University of Guelph predicted negotiations could lead to lowered tariffs and restrictions to agricultural trade. He said this could result in increased competition abut possibly expanded markets for Canadian farmers. Other countries will be pressing for free access and more trade with Canadian and United States markets. Rebeka hs make plans The Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge held their meeting on Wednesday evening in the Lodge Hall with 45 members and N.G. Olive Hicks presiding. V.G. Joyce Morgan gave her report on the sick and cards sent. An invitation was received from Brucefield Oddfellows Lodge to honour Grand Master John Broadfoot with a reception, dinner and dance on October 22 at the Sandpiper Inn, Vanastra. Plans for the booth at Exeter Fair were finalized also for the Jamboree, There will be an open in- stallation with the Exeter Odd- fellows on October 19 in Exeter Public School gym. Bingo was enjoyed and lunch served. social services, etc. but he suggested the system of tax deferrals or reimbursements was not the best solution since per- sons who were not really earning their livelihood from the farm were also classed as farmers and thereby received the special tax concessions. "We want to pay our taxes," Steckle told council. "Let's get paid for what we're selling and then we can pay them." Reeve Bill Elston of Morris Township agreed. He said he didn't like the idea of government paying any portion of farm taxes since it would lead to farmers losing control of their own land. "If government pays the bills, five years down the road government will be telling us what to do with our land," predicted Elston. "If we accept that, we're selling out the County of Huron," As a general rule, Elston said, rural and residential assessment will be up under the new system, while commercial and industrial assessment will be down, Reeve Calvin Krauter of Brussels defended the businessmen. He said there is "nothing fair about business assessment" because, Kreuter said, the businessman pays a sur-' charge on his taxes regardless of the business he does. "I'm not arguing for .me alone. I've heard this complaint for years from business people," said Kreuter. "If everybody paid their just tax on their real property, we'd have the money and the say so. To hell with Hepburn's grants that started in 1931." Reeve Gerry Ginn of Goderich Township said the Blair Com- mission had set out to make the taxation system more equitable for everyone, "We all should pay our fair taxes," Ginn agreed. "The system we have today is not fair. It is outdated and even if the Blair report is implemented, we will have to look hard at all these things all the time to make sure things have not changed, We all agree the more you make, the more you should pay. Similarly where land taxes are concerned, the more you own, the More you should pay." Rev. Glen Wright of Exeter United Church has been named president of the newly 'formed Big Brothers organization, Ann MacDonald is the vice- president. Other executive members include secretary Bruce Shaw, treasurer Bill Driedger and committee chairpersons Rob Grant, Phil Warren, Mary Gregg, Marshall Dearing, Gary Eagleson and John Tim- mermans. Big Brothers is an organization established to provide fatherless boys with a male adult com- panion, The organization outlines Little Brothers as boys "entitled to the childhood right to love, un- derstanding and example of a worthy man". Big Brothers are men from every walk of life who give from four to six hours a week "to Ladies meet dtCrorriarty By MRS. ROBERT LAING CROMARTY Jean Carey presided and opened the September meeting of the Marian Ritchie Evening Auxiliary with a reading on the theme, Guidance. Guide Me, 0 Thou Great Jehovah was sung with Mrs. Ivan Norris at the piano. Chapter three of the study book was presented by Mrs. Robert Laing. It stated that there can be no liberation without access to food, shelter, education, em- ployment, and health care. The primary purpose of economic growth should be to satisfy these needs. The idea that developing nations wish to become like the Western World is foolish. The world must develop as one community, respecting the rights and dignity of every individual, not destroying them in the name of progress. The roll call, Guidance, was answered by 11 members and one visitor. For her topic, Mrs. Larry Gardiner read the story, How the Lost Sheep was Found. Mrs. Carter Kerslake read the minutes of the June and July meetings, and the treasurer, Mrs. Lorne Elliott, gave her report. Mrs, John Templeman was in charge of the business when a letter from Alpha-Huron was read, as was an invitation to attend the 75th Anniversary of the Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary in Seaforth on September 28. The Marian Ritchie will join with the W.M.S. for the Thankoffering meeting at 2 p.m. October 6. The fall rally of Stratford Presbyterial, to be held in Shakespeare Presbyterian Church October 12 was an- nounced. FIELD WINNERS The balance of the results of the field crop competitions held in conjunction with the Exeter Fall Fair were announced Friday by secretary Garnet Hicks, George Sereda and John Oke were tied for first place in while Elmer Powe and Wayne Tuckey shared top honours in the wheat division, Third place in the barley class was Bruce Shapton with Murray Dawson fourth and Hern Terms fifth. Completing the prize list were Bob Down, Passmore Farms, Allan Rundle, Ed Miller, Howard Pym, Elmer Powe and Doug Lightfoot, Runnerup in the wheat section was Ed Miller. Next in line came Allan Rundle, George Sereda, Tom Triebner, Ray Canny Bob Down, Passmore Farms and Howard Pyrn, the new site for the industry, Koma Boats. Building permits were issued to: Cornelius Dorssers, Lot 8, Con. 7, a silo; Ken Jammaat, Lot 10, Plan 16, Egmondville, a house; Ronald MacGregor, Lot 16, Con. 3, a porch. Hurondale WI meets The September meeting of Hurondale, W.I. was held September 26 at Usborne Central School, With a good response to the roll call "Show a foreign coin and tell something about it", Mrs. Olive Thomson convener of Education and Cultural Ac- tivities took the chair and read a poem. Elsie Westcott commented on the motto, "Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech," Jean Cann read Federated News and Agnes Bray favoured with a piano instrumental. Connie Kernick' introduced Donna Fleming of Mount Carmel who entertained with a monologue. Hazel Snell gave current events followed by a lively con- test. President Marian Dougall conducted' business. It was voted to donate $25 to South Huron Hospital Tag Day. A ,workshop on "Parliament Procedure" is to be held in Hen- sail Legion Hall from 10 to 4, Oc- tober 12. All interested members to attend. Lois McFalls and Ann Brodie were named delegates to attend the area convention at Vanastra September 28 and 29th. A bus trip is planned to Milton, Wednesday, October 5. MIND 111111111, SIM OM MOM NW* 20 Times-Advocate, September 29, 1977 Candeboye WI meets Outline Canadian privileges Tuckersmith Council refused to sendany financial donations to the Seaforth Arena fund, at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, The decision came after cor- respondence was received from the arena board stating that they wanted a donation of $1,300. However Tuckersmith only offered to give $500, which the Seaforth arena board claimed was insufficient, The councillors agreed to sen- ding a letter back to the arena board noting that they will not make any donations to the fund. In other business lots 1-15 and lots 108-118 ' in Vanastra were rezoned to residential. Previous- ly the land had been zoned as development residential. The land severance applications by Margaret Forrest Con. 2, Lot 7 was ap- proved by council, It will now be sent to the Land Division Com- mittee for final approval. • An appeal was heard from Peter LeBeau whose severance on part of lots 36-27, Con. 1 was declined by the Land Division Committee. Council also spent a large part of the evening discussing with a number of delegates the Tyndall and McKenzie drainage works. Hearings were held on both drains and engineer Henry Uderstat was present to explain the cleaning work to be done on each. Courts of revision will be held on these drains at the next council meeting on October 18. Council passed a motion sup- porting the program of the Ausable Bayfield Authority. In the resolution the council accepted the fill line map. Approval was giving for the rezoning of lot 44 in Vanastra as A Message from our house to yours r;r:•• rs1 • — ^^v. OM AIMS SIND ONO MD SIN. J