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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-08-04, Page 114-H friends A group of New Brunswick 4-Hers were guests of area families recently. Standing, from left: leader Velma Dickson; Erin Mitchell, Grey Twp.; Cheryl MacNaughton,Black River Bridge, N.B. and leader Thelma Dougherty. Seated: Karla Stacey, Hullett Twp.; Jeremy Blackmore, Sunny Corner, N.B.; Angela Terpstra, Grey Twp.; Jackie Martin, Napan, B.C.; Julie Terpstra, Grey Twp. and Tern Sanford, Napan, B.C. LONDESBORO SEED PLANT CUSTOM SEED CLEANING GRAINS — BEANS — FORAGE SEEDS • House Pet Feeds • Bird Feed & Supplies • Lawn & Garden Supplies • Farm Supplies Now ready to take in your 1993 Wheat Crop for Cleaning (519) 523-4399 LONDESBORO, ONT. 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The new fees will cover: - tax on ice fishing huts - charges for boating on Crown land - charges to cottagers and home- owners for getting MNR site inspections done - charging rent on illegally built structures on Crown land The current laws regarding ille- gally built structures allow a court to order its destruction. OFAH president Dave Ankney says, "These are public land, resources and services. Forcing tax- payers to pay again is like slapping us with a charge for walking through our front door." The OFAH has strongly objected to the fees to the MNR Minister Howard Hampton. The minister has "promised a new era of consulta- tion," says Mr. Ankney. He says the minister should with- draw all fees until the millions of affected people are consulted. The rate schedule and the time for implementation has not yet been set. 4-tier's take part in exchange By Bonnie Gropp Seeing what you see every day through the eyes of someone else is often an enlightening experience. For 10 days, 10 Huron youths had that opportunity while hosting a group of 4-H members from New Brunswick as part of the Connec- tions Canada 93 exchange. The group arrived Monday, July 12 and departed July 21, then four days later it was turn about as the Ontario group went to visit their new east coast friends. They will be back home Aug. 5. While the groups fundraised to pay for the entertainment, the air fare was paid by the Department of the Secretary of State. Leader Thelma Dougherty of the Londesboro area said the group was kept busy while here, with day long visits to both Toronto and Niagara Falls. They were also treat- ed to a performance at Blyth Festi- val. In Toronto the group saw Won- derland, went up the CN Tower and took in a Jays ball game. "It was the day they won," Mrs. Dougherty says. "Our kids screamed their lungs out. It must have spurred as the elevator stranded them at the top making them late for the ball game. Continued from page 10 -inherent in Bill 42 is the concept of denial of access to farm pro- grams, especially the Farm Tax Rebate -accreditation requirements would require Region 3 to operate independently and destroy the pre- sent national structure of the National Farmer's Union -Region 3 respects the right of voluntary choice and wants to remain a voluntary membership organization -Region 3 opposes the concept of check-offs (except for orderly mar- keting) For these reasons, Region 3 NFU has asked to be removed from the list of farm organizations that are deemed to be accredited. Region 3 will remain part of a voluntary, national multi-commodi- ty farm organization. The Region 3 NFU has agreed to begin an education process and explain to farmers how they can. meet the requirements to continue to be a voluntary member of the NFU. While at Niagara Falls, they saw a theatre presentation at Imax, visit- ed the museum, went on the Maid- of-the-Mist and up the Skylon. On July 20, they were treated to a production of Ceilie House at Blyth. The Ontario trip culminated with a barbecue at the Ethel-area home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Terpstra. Impressions of Ontario were, for the most part favourable. Cheryl MacNaughton, a guest of Grey Twp. resident Erin Mitchell says, "I love it. It's beautiful here." Having arrived during the hottest week of the summer, the humidity was also a unique experience. "The humidity was very different," says Jeremy. "There is more wind in them (the Jays) on." "It was very exciting, very noisy," says Jeremy Blackmore of Sunny Corner, N.B., who was a guest of Karla Stacey in Hullett Twp. They were a little less enthusias- tic about the CN Tower, however, New Brunswick." "We have more trees there and the breeze comes off the water," adds Cheryl. Mrs. Dougherty says the sched- ule in New Brunswick promised to be equally hectic. "They have Perry Pearce, a re-elected nation- al board member, says, "This issue has been very difficult and time consuming for the NFU for almost a decade." He says, "We never felt comfort- able with forcing farmers to pay fees to farm organizations and our members just finally said it was time we took hold of our agenda instead of reacting to the agenda of others." "There never was adequate con- sultation with the farm community and Bill 42 removed any provision for a farmer vote on the issue and yet retained the blackmail, linking the denial of access to farm pro- grams to compliance," says Mr. Pearce. He says, "As a result of the with- drawal, farmers wishing to support the NFU will have to comply with the registration requirements of Bill 42 and request their refund. They may then become a voluntary member." For further information, contact the Region 3 office at 613-273- 2222. planned a visit to the parliament buildings in Fredericton as well as a trip to the Magnetic Hill in Monc- ton, a tour of a lumber company and a trip to a fishing village. It's going to be very busy." Be a good environmental citizen by cutting down on the amount of waste you produce. NFU wants consultation