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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1976-08-18, Page 3PIONEER PL-115 D AUTO-SHUT-OFF TURNTABLE • MUSIC'S PRICE $11.49. RETAIL 159.00 PIONEER'S PL-115 D is a precision belt drive turntable. Durable, quiet, crafted with long life Pioneer workmanship. Auto- shut-off and return at end of record. Con- venient damped cueing device and hinged free stop dust cover. • SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO.— 63dB • WOW & FLUTTER 0.075 • WARRANTY 1 YEAR MIMIC gialiitarioStrettli Stratford 17142960. can't collect any taxes from them. "I think that is rather unfair," she said. Mayor Cardnofi attended the meeting in Goderich although. Seaforth did not present a brief to the Commission. "I, don't think we had, enough . 'information," she said. "I think it would have been better if the Commission had made 'a present- ation on the tax reforms rather than just listening to the few submissions presented." ;Parker Plumbing & Heating! 887-6079 NOME 111• MEM HA YVVARD S Discount - Variety Patent Medicines Cosmetics Tobacco Groceries and Stationery Weekdays 9-9 Holidays & Sundays 12-6 TH E BRUSSELS POST, AUGUST18i.4976. The Huron Federation of Agri- culture and the Township of North Easthope, however, were more concerned about the farmer losing control of his' land to the government. "If the province is to pay all of the taxes on farmland for an extended period of time is the next logical step Provincial ownership of all farmland?" asks the North. Easthope brief. Jack McCutcheon, Reeve of ' Brussels and Warden for Huron County, asked the commission why the taxes for the small businessman ,would be raised. We have been paying business tax for years and it looks like we will face another increase. How, can this be justified?' You are talking of exempting farmland, but farmland is the farmer's business. How can you lessen his business taxes and increase ours? he said. • Warden McCutcheon also attacked the proposal that would lower taxes paid by the distilleries. "I think most of us are participating in their tax base anyway, and J don't think other businesses should have to offset their decrease in taxes," he said. The commission, which will cost about $460,000 according to its chairman, Willis Blair, was in Goderich 'Wednesday for a one day hearing as part of a series throughout Ontario to hear submissions on the Ontario government's proposed tax reforms. Those who appeared at the hearing weren't the only ones to have strong feelings about the reforms. "I think it is the most terrible thing," said Elgin Thompson, Reeve of Tuckersmith Township. "It is just one more step to government ownership. I can't see how they can do it." Reeve Thompson said that he found the proposal for the pro- vince to pay 100 percent of -the taxes on farmland most disturb- ing. "At the next meeting of the AMO I am going to see what .support I can raise against the proposals" he said. Mayor Betty Cardno of Sea- forth wasn't pleased with the proposed tax reforms either. "I am concerned'over business taxes going up," she said: I don't like to see the small businessman havingj to pay more. I don't think has to pay extra because of the assessment on the schools,' but it is fair." Mayor Cardno said that the proposal which would see all institutions pay taxes could help Seaforth, as the town pays the Fire Area Board on the basis of the total assessment. The town --Back to School Specials- 1 0% OFF on all cash purchases of $20." and over on SHOES, CLOTHES, and BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Ray & Helens Family Centre RAY & HELEN DAMS — Property tax commission Morris, Brussels reeves ques tion tax changes (By John Miner) People in. Huron and Perth °unties were invited, to give heir suggestions regarding the roposals for Ontario property tax form to a commission in Goder- ell Wednesday but the few who id show up had more questions an answers. "We don't even know what the ssessment will be for the muni- pality. How do we knOw what is oing on?" Bill Elston, Reeve of orris township asked the ten ember commission. - "We're st in a sea of water trying to wim out." Mr. Elston said that there was o little definite information avail- ble on exactly what the rovince's tax reforms would can that his township council was unable to present a brief. "If the people knew more what was going on, you would have this 11 filled today," he said. • Mr. Elston particularly focussed on the proposal that the province pay 100 percent of a farmer's land taxes. He suggested that a municipality by slightly raising its tax rate could bring in substantially more money from the provincial gov- ernment, because of the high assessment on farm land. "My goodness, we could have paved roads up and down every concession," he said. Huron B of E staff gets 15% raise nflation Board will be held in rust until a ruling is made. Several changes in benefits from the previous contract were agreed upon. Union members met August 11 and ratified the, emorandum of settlement. The Board will pay 100 percent f the employees' OHIP remitns. Presently it pays 75 ercent, Four weeks vacatioh with pay after 10 years of service Will be granted. The Board will implement the ick leave plan as follows: 1, • employees with seniority entitled to two days per month sick leave, • unused balance of sick leave may accumulate to a maximum of 240 days. • no deduction from sick leave credits for absence ConipetiSable by Workmen's Compensation' Board unless employe e wishes compensation payments supplemented to amount of normal salary. N deduction from sick leave .s for vacations and paid holidays that occur duiing employee's absence beditAd Of .,Post Classified will pay you 1 Wnds. Have you tried ohd? al Brussels 887-6641, Clerical and secretarial staff illness or injury. employees of the Huron County - cash settlement of 50 percent oard of Education will receive a of sick leave accumulation when 5 percent raise as the result of a employee with 12 or more years settlement ratified by board continuous service terminates members Monday afaternoon. employment for any reason The memorandum of subject to the limitations that - ettlement with Local 1428 of the anadian Union of Public Employees calls for a 15 percent Increase in salary with eight percent being retroactive to January 1, 1976 and payable mmediately. The balance or lesser amount pproved by the Federal Anti SUMMER SHOES 20°/0 off LADIES DRESSES . 1/4 off All SUMMER . CLOTHING 2 0 % off employee if re-employed by the Board is not eligible for a second gratuity - employees who die in service shall have cash settlement paid to next of kin; - maximum gratuity is one-half salary at time of termination. 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