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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-10-16, Page 31EPS STUDENT COUNCIL - The 1985-86 student council of Exeter Public4chool was named recently. From the left are president Jenny Wareham, vice-president David Dalrymple, secretary Tim Curter and treasuere Fred Steciuk. T -A photo Iluron Federation in favour of delaying mortgage payments Farm gate defence could become fact in Huron County if federation of agriculture members indicate this is what they want. The Huron County federation of agriculture went on record at itsan- nual meeting on October 10 in Hensall as being in favor of enforcing a moratorium, or delaying payment of money due by farmers to lending in- stitutions. The delay is caused by farmers placing themselves at the farmer's gate when banks threaten to foreclose - farm gate defence. "It's not the solution," admits federation president Doug Garniss of RR 4 Wingham. "I guess what we're looking for is a farm debt review agency," he said. While the moratorium support Mt. Carmel PTA group hears principal's goals The first general meeting of the Mt. Carmel_Parenl-Teachers Organiza— tion took place on Thursday in the school gym. Principal Laurie Kraft - check introduced this year's teaching staff to the 40 parents assembled, and outlined some of his goals for the up- coming school year. He will be emphasizing more in- volvement by parents in the curricula enrichment programs and field trips, and encourage the students,to im- prove their work in the Science Fair. OPP Constable John Marshall was 'then introduced to the audience, and he proceeded to explain the new V.I.P. Program ( Values, Influences and Peers) This is a 14 week pilot pro- gram at Mount Carmel this year, ex- pected to be integrated into the general curriculum next year. Constable Marshall also spoke about the new drugs and alcohol abuse lectures for the grade 7/8 students, and the new program for the younger children about dealing with strangers. He showed two short films, "Better Safe Than Sorry," Parts I and II, which stressed -the -important'reac- tions for a child to 1) Say No! 2) Get away, and 3) Tell someone about it. The audience was shocked to hear that after these films were shown last year "in Huron County schools, 16 children came forward to report in- cidents of sexual abuse they had suffered. After thanking the speaker with a plaque sporting the Mt. Carmel school crest, vice-presidedt Tony Martens proceeded to conduct the election of the new PTA executive. The new slate of officers is presi- dent Mrs. Roberta Walker, vice- president Jeanne Vaneste, treasurer Lia Vandenberk and secretary Dianne Kaak. The parent represen- tatives are Mary Mommersteeg, Nancy and Tony Michielson, Mary Reuton and Ann Rayburn. The teacher representatives are Carla Revington and Gloria Miotto-Wilkes. The meeting adjourned as parents visited with the teachers and enjoyed the delicious snacks provided by the grade 1 mothers. resolution passed with comfortable majority at the annual meeting, Gar- niss worried there wasn't enough discussion or debate on the issue. "We may have to call a special meeting if there isn't board support," he told the gathering. Garniss said federal agriculture minister John Wise has promised a debt review agency. Bruce county federation of agriculture representative Ken Kel- ly said the moratorium is a "bridge" until the agency is set up. Garniss said Ontario could set up such an agency despite what provin- cial agriculture minister Jack Riddell said earlier in the evening. Riddell was the guest speaker at the annual meeting. The provincial agriculture minister 'said a d bt`reviewagencycouldn't-be formed in Ontario because the pro- vince has no control over lending in- stitutions. In Saskatchewan, where there is such an agency, Riddell says the lending institutions are credit unions, which the province does have control over. "If it works in Saskl: • chewan it will work in Ontario, too." said Garniss. The federation president is looking for his membership to come forward and say they will help with farm gate defence. Lists passed around the hall filled with almost 400 people garnered only about 50 names. The small resp- sonse promoted words from Mr. Kelly. "The motto of the federation is farmers working to help farmers. But when I see the number of names on the list, your motto should be farmers surviving in spite of farmers," he said. Garniss encouraged federation members to phone him, write or "anyway they can" to let him know their thoughts on the moratorium. TWIN j, PINESA fruit ►raft$ 11 WET BOOTH — Many enthusiastic shoppers braved the rainy weather Saturday morning at the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce annual Farmers Market. The Twin Pines fruit and vegetable booth was set up in front of the GB United Church and attracted many visitors. Heavy rainfall closed down opera- tions by noon. The market usually runs until 5:00 p.m. OPEN HOUSE - - Many students from Grand Bend Public School brought their parents to meet their teachers Wednesday evening. On the left Tony Vermeulen talks to new teacher, Miss Cindy Banks, Grades 1 and 2, as Kyle and his mother, Lenny Vermeulen meet her too. Banks comes from Errol Rd. Public School, Sarnia. Letters to editor October 16, 1985 Page 19A Writing about Ontario Nydro Exeter Times -Advocate Box 880 Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S0 Dear Sir: For the record, the recent series of Ontario Hydro information centres on the Southwestern Ontario transmis- sion study concluded an intensive public information program carried out over the past year. With the valued assistance of the public, routes for transmission lines and a transformer station site were selected to impact as little as possi- ble on rime farm land. On these transmission line routes, substantially more expensive narrow - based towers, with a 13 -foot concrete base, will be used in inid-field loca- tions to reduce the difficulty in manoeuvering farm equipment around the towers and eliminate weed growth under the towers. Wide -base towers will be used along fence rows. From the Bruce nuclear generating station to the proposed new transfor- mer station in Caradoc township, on- ly 25 acres of land will actually be Seniors have removed from production" The route r �" applications follows the fabric of the township as °A a pp much as possible. The route selected from the new for tax grant q transformer station to Nanticoke will be a rebuild of an existing 115 -kilovolt transmission line (built in 1929). The new 500 -kilovolt line will, of course, carry much more power. Also the new .dowers will allow 40 -foot clearances from the ground to the bot- tom transmission line, double the clearance under the existing line. Farmers with high pressure irriga- tion equipment will find it easier to Operate under these new lines. About 80 percent of the new towers on this route will be narrow base. Extensive studies have never pro- ven any adverse effects on livestock or crops from transmission lines. Hydro's present compensation policies have been reviewed by farm organizations, -government ministries and other agencies. They found them to be fair, open and just. Hydro's construeton crews are careful to cause as little disruption to the land and businesses as possible. The Joint Board hearings under the Consolidated Hearings Act (preliminary hearings start in Guelph on October 16) offer groups and in- dividuals a chance to respond to Hydro's recommendations. The bottom line is the transmission lines are needed to get cheap, clean nuclear generated electricity out of the Bruce stations; to provide for the growing electricity needs of Southwestern Ontario and to support Hydro's obligation to maintain ade- quate interchange capability with Michigan utilities. When people are attempting to en- tice new automobile and other plants in their communi$es, does anyone ask - will theelectricity be there to run them? ing to show signs of wear - the springs that support your hefty weight are starting to groan: -Standard and Poor's Corp., the New York based credit rating agen- cy has put a credit watch on your $10.8 billion debt backed by the Province. -Even your ally, the Ontario Energy Board, recommended that you raise your 1986 increase to 4.9 percent to help pay for your heavy borrowing and operating costs. -The report made to the Select Com- mittee by Cliff Jutlah of the Energy Ministry, probably caused some discomfort, when he forcasted the de- mand for electricity is expected to grow by 2.2 percent a year until the turn of the century. The 2.2 percent, per annum, growth pattern aligns closely with Hydro's low growth scenario, not the medium growth scenario for which the proposed M7 transmission system was planned. -Your armchair's biggest spring is about to penetrate the upholstery and stick into your "derriere". Tension is mounting, and landowners are ready to emphatically oppose the previous- ly mentioned M7 transmission system at the public hearings in Guelph. Be warned Ontario Hydro, due to public pressure, that comfy, old, arm- chair may soon have to be scrapped, and a straight-backed, wooden chair - of credibility and accountability will have to be used. Yours truly, Jane Rose, (Mrs.) RR 1 Ailsa Craig c9ach d 090EEtin�� Yours very truly, D.A. Drinkwalter Director - Western Region Ontario Hydro Dear Editor: Ontario Hydro must be leaning back in its comfortable, old armchair a little more easily lately. Despite Hydro's lengthy and harmonious "marriage" with the conservative government ending so abruptly, they are making headway toward a cosy "common-law" relationship with the Liberals. Hydro did have a severe case of the jitters when the Liberal party first took office - however, now the "wat- chdog"committee on Hydro includes two, true blue, former energy ministers, one as chairman, things appear well under control. Even Premier Peterson soothed some of Hydro's jangling nerves by stating that Darlington may be too close to completion for cancellation to be feasible - an abrupt reversal of the Premier's statement to the Legislature on July 2nd, "Darlington will turn out to be one of the great mistakes that we have made,". A word of warning to Ontario Hydro - that comfy old armchair is beginn- ABC asks for nominations The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is requesting nominations for its annual conservation awards. The awards serve to recognize local public involvement in the conserva- tion of natural resources. Two awards exist. One for the group who makes the most significant contribution to the work of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and similarly, one award for individual achievement. People are encouraged to bring the conservation- related efforts of groups and individuals to the atten- tion of the Conservation Authority by October 31, 1985. Award winners will he selected by a committee of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Executive. Winners receive a certificate and a gift of appreciation. In addition, the names of recipients are added to pla- ques which are on display at (he Con- servation Authority's office in Exeter. By Jack Riddell MPP one payment. To be eligible for the Property Tax Grant, the applicant must be a per- manent resident of Ontario when the Ministry receives the application for processing. A senior who leaves On - The Ontario Ministry of Revenue tario before that date no longer mailed Property Tax Grant applica- qualifies for the grant. tions to eligible seniors in late August. Residents of nursing homes sub - The Property Tax Grant of up to $500 sidized through the Extended Care per household is paid to seniors who Program, homes for the aged and pay property tax either directly or other institutions that do not pay pro - through rent. The first installment of perty tax are not eligible for the Pro - the 1985 Property Tax Grant was perty Tax Grant. However, if they mailed in April. To qualify for the moved to a tax-exempt property in final installment eligible seniors must 1985,1hey are eligible for a Property submit an Ontario Property Tax Tax Grant based on rent or property =- Grant -application -to the -Ministry -of--- tax -paid beforemoving. Revenue by December 31, 1986. Similarly, nursing home residents Applications have been mailed to who continue to maintain their home those who became Old Age Security may claim the Property Tax Grant if recipients before July, 1985. Seniors their home remains unoccupied dur- who turn 65 and receive the Old Age ing their stay in the nursing home and Security pension (OAS) during the if they intend to return. latter half of 1985 will receive applica- The 1985 Sales Tax Grant of $50 will tions no later than January, 1986. be mailed to all eligible Ontario Those who think they're eligible, seniors on November 29. To qualify, but do not automatically receive a the senior must be a permanent resi- 1985 Ontario Property Tax Grant ap- dent of Ontario on that date. plication; should call the Ministry's Seniors who haven't established multilingual Information Centre. their eligibility for the 1984 Sales Tax The Ministry will begin mailing the Grant through Old,Age Security have final Property Tax Grant in- until December 31, 1985 to file an stallments on October 25. This cheque eligibility application. will be based on information reported Seniors who require further infor- on the 1985 Ontario Property Tax mation should contact the Ministry's Grant application. multilingual Information Centre free Seniors who turned 65 this year will of charge from anywhere in Ontario, get their 1985 Property Tax Grant in dial 1-800-263-3960. Persona SEE OUR COMPLETE SELECTION OF Christmas Cards AS WARM, AS SINCERC, AND AS FRIENDLY AS A HANDSHAKE Exeter 235-1331 Lr, �,• 4+RA IAn,.r.. 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