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Cuts 22" wide path. 4-cycle Briggs & Stratton engine. 8" durable steel hub wheels. 545-322 22" Power HENSALL DISTRICT MOP ZURICH HENSALL BRUCEFIELD 236-4393 262-3002 482-9823 EXETER DISTRICT CO-OP 235-2081 • A . .4i 4.- 4 •,•••-• • '1,1"T • • • • ti • +.1 r; 6 a W tr, 4 ,4 ••• 6;- ••i• Times-Advocate, April I a, 1980 Par 11A Debate farm, family problems Jack's Jottings By JACK RIDDELL R eMcPoPg nHi zuirnogn hMei dg rd al ey teyx of the problem facing farmers today the Liberal Member for Grey introduced a resolution in the Legislature requesting the Government of Ontario to take immediate steps to see that the farmers of Ontario are given the same competitive op- portunities provided by other provinces and countries to their farmers, to allow Ontario farmers fo compete fairly with other provinces in Canada and other countries of the world in agricultural production. In this regard the government must take 'ac- tion, to reduce rural hydro rates, reduce farmer and small business interest rates, increase money for tile drainage, increase the capital support program to $20,000, stop the en- croachment of cities and towns onto prime agricultural land, stop non- resident foreign ownership of farmland, and many other areas in which the farmer could be helped to alloW him to survive in Ontario. This resolution was debated in the Legislature with practically every seat in the public galleries filled with farmers from various parts of the Province, This signalled a message to the government that the farm industry and small business are facing very serious problems with high input costs and low prices compounded by high interest rates. Members on all sides of the House voted in favour of the resolution, It now remains to be seen what measures the government at both levels will take to assist farmers and small business over this rough period of time. Anew Ontario government patient treatment program is proving to be con- troversial. Under the scheme, a clinic of seven doctors in St. Marys - a town of 4,700 people - was paid $712,788 by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan in 1978. There are some 28 other such clinics around the' Province. These Health Service Organizations HSOs are clinics where doctors are paid an annual flat fee for patients on their rosters, even though some patients may not visit the clinics for years. The St. Marys' 'clinic is actually an unofficial H50 and has been operating under the system since 1971, It will not officially become an HSO until July. The Ontario government has tabled many documents on the investigation into the deaths of seven young forestry workers, following a week of tough opposition questions. According to the Minister of Natural Resources, James Auld an erroneous report issued soon after the fire last summer might have resulted from anxiety that news be released as soon as possible. He had been told that a probable cause of the fire was a sudden wind shift. However, the release definitely stated that the youngsters were setting a line of fire "when the wind suddenly shifted, and the flames overcame them as they tried to escape." The Minister has admitted that his ministry "should have said the cause, right from the beginning , was under investigation." Sean Conway (L. Renfrew North) said it was incredible that "no one in this myriad of officials" thought to correct the impression left by the erroneous press release before the inquest opened. Based on comments by the Minister of the Environ- ment, Mr. Harry Parrott, we can shortly expect an Ontario program to combat acid rain, including measures affecting Inco Ltd. in Sudbury, the province's major source of acid rain. The Minister refused to give details, but stated that. Ontario will In taking the lead, instead of waiting for U.S. action. In the past, he has taken the line that we can ac- complish little in the absence of U.S. abatement measures because U.S. smokestacks contribute an estimated 50 to 80 per cent of acid rain falling in Canada. He in- dicated that he is finally prepared to move on this matter because he has become aware that "people are more and more con- cerned about the en- vironment...My resolve is backed by the will of the people," he said. On several occasions recently, Margaret Camp- bell (Liberal, St. George) has raised the issue of family law court orders which are intended to protect wives from abuse and which are not being enforced by Ontario police. Restraining orders etc. dealing with such matters as custody and exclusive possession of the home are being left to the Sheriff's Office to enforce. Serious problems arise because Sheriff's Officers are not available on short notice and during hours when assaults happen. In addition, they are not trained to deal with violent situations. This means that when a court order is 'molten, wives are left to fend for themselves because police refuse to become involved. Apparently some judges are no longer incorporating orders directing police to intervene to protect wives because of the confusion that has arisen in handling such cases, Recently, the Attorney-General mainta- ined that police enforce the criminal law and are not supposed to enforce orders which are a matter of civil dispute. However, he said, that "if a situation develops where there is likely to be a breach or assault, it may of course become a police matter," Mrs. Campbell feels this suggests that a a wife must be battered before the police are willing to become in- volved. FINISH SECOND IN HURON-PERTH — In addition to the individual winners at the Huron- Perth gymnastics championships held last week in St.'Marys, South Huron District High School had two of their competitors finish second in their divisions. Taking the first runner- up's spot in the intermediate division was Sarah McClure of Stephen township while Star Jesney of Hensall was second from the top in the junior division. T-A photo Local Women's Institute choose slate of officers PRICES ARE IN EFFECT FROM APRIL 16TH TO MAY 3RD, 1980 5 HP Oding..Mowe FeatOtes.4-..9yele, 5. HP coil start Briggs 84,:$trattOn engine with -.forWei-cf; .re, verse, noutraltransmission itiin9ed deckle% yO.radjust height from Seal; 207. cut width. Ditc. br.A.keS, 54501 -• The Hens all Women's Institute held their annual meeting Wednesday at the United Church. 16 members answered the roll call by paying their fees ($2). two new members joined and two visitors were present. Mrs. Grace Drummond installed the new slate of officers as follows: - past president, Mrs. Cecil Pepper; president, Mrs. Carl Payne; vice-president, Mrs. Sam Rannie; secretary, Mrs. J hn Corbett; asst. s cretaty, Mrs..- Pearl oehler;' treasurer, Mrs.' ohn Skea; asst, treasurer, Mrs. Sam Rannie; Public relations officer, Mrs. John Corbett; district director, Mrs. Cecil Pepper; alt. district director, Mrs. Pearl Koehler; branch directors, Mrs, Elizabeth Riley, Mrs. Jain Skea; press reporter, Mrs. Carl Payne; card convener, Mrs. Gladys Coleman, pianists, Mrs. Wm. Rogerson and Mrs. Cecil Pepper, standing committee conveners; agriculture and canadian industries, Mrs. Walker Carlile; education and cultural activities, Mr. Elizabeth Riley; citizenship and world affairs, Mrs. Len Purdy; family and consumer affairs, Mrs. Wm. Rogerson; resolutions, Mrs. Gladys Coleman and auditors, Mrs. Len Purdy, Mrs, Cliff Britton. The meeting opened with the president reading a poem, "Poem of the month". Mrs. Corbett gave a full report of the spring board meeting held in Hensall on April 1, Months for the Trouble is only opportuni- ty in work clothes. Huronview birthday parties are to be booked and Hensall decided to go this coming June. A district bus trip to Milton is being discussed and 11 members were interested. The District Annual is to be at Brucefield on May 15 with a pot-luck luncheon and a sale of crafts will be held. Each branch to send as many articles as possible and all to be pre-priced. The standing committee reports, treasurers and auditors reports were ttien given., -,The business was iscusSed following a sing- ong. Achievement Day will be held at Seaforth Public School on April 30 at 7 p.m. There will be a short course for seniors in June on sewing and fitting pants. This is not a local leaders training school. After the first of May' Tuckersmith Township council will have to pay more for the water it buys from the town of Clinton for the residents of Vanastra. In a letter to council Tuesday the Clinton Public Utilities Commission stated it was increasing its water rates from 50 cents to 60 per 1,000 metered gallons. This increase will mean about a 20 percent increase. Clerk Jack McLachlan said the monthly water bill from Clinton now averages $1,000 per month. There was no indication as to whether council will pass this increase on to home owners in Vanastra. Court of revision was held on the Geiger and Van Loon drainage works, and by-laws were passed. Tenders were opened for the Geiger drainage works and the tender from McKenzie and Henderson of Arkona was accepted for $4,650. It was the lowest of four. The engineers estimate of cost was $5,500. Approval was given for Clerk McLachlan to attend the annual convention of the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers in Toronto June 15-18, and a tax seminar in Toronto May 8 and' 9, Passes for payment were the following accounts: Vanastra day care centre, $3,8 3 6.3 0 ; Vanastra recreation Centre, $8,454,82; roads, $13,183.04; general accounts, $37,735.39 for a total of $63,209.55. Dogs continue to 'be a problem in the township . Kim Hodgins, RR 5, Clinton 'animal control of- ficer was given a wage in- crease of 50 cents an hour when on duty, raising his wage to $5.00 per hour and increasing his car mileage to The Huron County Historical Society meetings were announced and a letter received, regarding short courses available in the coming season. Mrs. John Skea and Mrs. Len Purdy are to form the gift committee. Joyce Pepper then presented Grace Drummond with a gift in appreciation of her help in installing the officers and Hilda Payne presented Joyce Pepper with a gift and Isabel Rogerson presented Pearl Koehler with' a gift in appreciation of all the dedication and hard work these two had done for the Women's Institute during the past four years. The meeting closed and was followed by an auction sale of goods. 40 cents per mile from 32 cents. The meeting was ad- journed shortly after 11 p.m. Deputy Reeve Robert Bell presided in the absence of Reeve Ervin Sillery who is on vacation. Schools in ministry study event Five elementary schools and one secondary school in Huron County will be in- volved in a province-wide study by the education ministry in April and May, Huron trustees learned Tuesday. The ministry advised the board in a letter it plans to review disciplinary prac- tices and classroom management in Ontario schools to determine if existing ministry policies "are sufficiently adequate to enable administrators and teachers to discharge their school and classroom responsibilities." Education officer R. A. Shackelton of the ministry's London office will conduct the Huron study at East Wawanosh, Exeter, Huron Centennial, Stephen Township and Zurich public schools and Goderich District Collegiate Institute. The survey will include questionnaires and direct participation by school principals, teachers and students. To paint a paneled door start with the molding around each panel, then the panels. Paint all boards that go across, Next, paint the vertical edges and then ,the vertical boards last. Tuckersmith will face higher rates 11 HP Tractor with 38" Cutting Pan Rugged 4-cycle, 11-HP Briggs & Stratton engine, synchro-balanced to reduce vi- bration. Key-ignition start. 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