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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1983-04-06, Page 4news Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, April 6, 1983—Page 4 Study computer feasibility *born paw 2 Clerk -treasurer Bill Haply said pur- chasing a computer for the county is a very important step. Estimated costs for such a system range from $150,000 to $100,000. "I'll be the first to admit 1 don't have a clue about computers," said Mr. Manly noting he doesn't know what kind of com- puter system would benefit the county most. Those voting in favor of Woods Gordon preparing a computer feasibility study in- clude: Grey Township Reeve Leona Arm- strong, Ashfield Township Reeve John Austin, Seaforth Reeve William Campbell, Blyth Reeve Tom Cronin, Reeve Cunn- ingham Reeve Elston, McKillop Township Reeve 'Marie licknell, Brussels Reeve "trader, T rnberry Township Reeve Brian McBurney, Usborne Township Reeve Gerry Prout, Stanley 'Township Reeve Paul Steckle, Goderich Township Reeve Grant Stirling, Stephen Township Deputy Reeve Ralph Weber, Hay Township Reeve Lionel Wilder, and Goderich Reeve Harry Worsen with two votes. Those voting in opposition to the motion include: West Wawanosh 'Township Reeve James Aitchison, Hay Township Deputy Reeve Anthony Bedard, Tuckersmith Township Reeve Robert Bell, Clinton Reeve Ernest Brown, Exeter Deputy Reeve Fuller Bayfield Reeve David Johnston, Colborne Township Reeve Russel Kernighan, Wingham Reeve Joe Kerr, Hensall Reeve Harry Rlungel, Ex- eter Reeve Bill Mickle, Howirk Township Reeve William Newton, Reeve Van Patter, Reeve Vincent and Stephen Township Reeve Alan Walper. Goderich Deputy Reeve James Britnell was absent from the council session. Five new members joined the Lucknow Distriet Lions dub at their Mareh meeting, Front, from the left, are Bob Irwin, Antone Van Oseh, Joe Van Oseh, Jim Card and Pete Van Oseh. Back, from the left, are the meeting's guest speaker Ray Meldrum, Kincardine, deputy district governor, the sponsors of the new members; Allan Gibson, Grant Chisholm, Lorne Cook, Tom Helm, and Earl Stever and Lucknnw Lions president, Hob Struthers, (Sentinel staff photo) OFA submits pre -budget brief to Ontario cabinet Restructuring farm debts and greater government assistance is needed to keep Ontario farmers from going bankrupt, the Ontario Federation of Agticulture (OFA) told the provincial governmentMarch 15. "The tough times for our farmers are continuing. Every two -and -a -half days an- other Ontario farmer goes bankrupt," OFA president Ralph Barrie said, when present- ing the federation's pre -budget brief to Ontario `treasurer Prank Miller and Agricul- ture Minister Dennis Timbreli, The federation noted in its brief, the province has spent about $80 million over the last three years in emergency assistance to tamers, The continuing Increase in farm bankruptcies however, shows this is not enough, Barrie said, In January there were 13 bankruptcies compared to ten in January 1982, "Our farmers have been dealt a double blow, First it was high interest costs. Now it is low commodity prices. the combination has brought many farmers to their knees," Barrie said, "Only government help can put many of those farmers back on their feet." The OFA called for a sweeping program of budget changes to offer more assistance to the farming community. Specifically, the OFA wants: -- the Ontario Farm Adjustment Assistance Program (OFAAP) guidelines relaxed to farmers with low equity to take part in the program -- the OFAAP subsidized interest rate dropped to eight per cent from 12 per cent -- the province to commit an initial S1S0,000 to the Farm Financial Advisory Service (FFAS). The FFAS is a service being set up by, the OFA to assist farmers facing financial crisis -- low cost capital provided to beginning farmers so they can establish a viable fin- ancial operation -- subsidies provided to farmers with high interest cost loans from the Farm Credit Corporation, if the loans are not written down by the federal government -- the province to support OFA Agri -bond proposal to the federal government DFA asked the government to reconsider the cut-off level for the tax rebate program from the proposed $12,000 ($8,000 in eastern and northern Ontario) to 55,000 The province should also end concerns "over the loss of property rights because of the property tax rebate revisions, the brief said. An unequivocal statement that owner- ship rights will not be affected by the reforms is needed, Additional operation and capital Hinds are needed for the Ontario Agricultural College and the Ontario Veterinary College. If agriculture is to be adequately served, the two colleges need more funds. -- Government support of agriculture should extend from post secondary education into the public school system. Basic knowledge on agriculture should be added to the curriculum of the school system. This would give the urban population a greater under- standing of agriculture in the province. The presentation also reiterated stands taken in the past, but never acted on by the provincial government. In the 1982 presentation, the OFA asked that tile drainage funding be provided on a revolving fund basis, rather than the annual budgets now set every year. In this way farmers, municipalities, and contractors can plan tile programs over several years. "file drainage is an ongoing requirement that won't end," Barrie said. "An additional 2.9 million acres still need adequate drainage." Last year the OFA also asked that the Farm . Productivity Incentive Program be replaced with a loan program offering loans of up to $50,000 at eight per cent. The present program of $3,000 grants can only be used for minor projects. The OFA also wants the nagging problem of funding municipal drainage work in Eastern Ontario finally solved. Federal funding was committed last year, but 61 drains still need to be completed. The brief asks the province to assume the responsib- ility for the cost of completing the drains, then negotiate for payment with the federal government. The 11 -page brief is an annual submission to the provincial government prior to the announcement of the spring budget. 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