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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-06-19, Page 29Meet at MP's office to air complaints Times -Advocate, June 19, 1985 Puye 17A Herron F of A members tell Cardiff they're unIit, 'thirteen farmers from the Huron County federation of agriculture crowded into Huron -Bruce MP Mur- ray Cardiff's Brussels office Monday morning to let him know that while they support him. they are disap- pointed with his party's budget. Members of federations from across the province are meeting with their MPs to let them know of their dissatisfaction with the budget in- troduced last month by finance minister Michael Wilson. The meeting started to take a turn for the worse when MP Cardiff said DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AT SCOUT CEREMONY — A presentation ceremony for Scouts and Venturers in the Bluewater and Great Lakes Regions was held Saturday at the South Huron and District High School. From left are some of those who participated: the Aide-de-camp for Lieutenant Governor John Aird. Rev. Keith Brown of Lucan, Exeter Mayor Bruce Shaw and Lieutenant Governor John Aird. MOH gives warning about alachlore use Lasso, a popular herbicide used by farmers across the province, has been found to cause tumors in mice and rats, says Huron Medical Officer of Health Dr. Harry Cieslar. Dr. Cieslar told the June session of Huroq County Council that besidesthe discoery in laboratory tests by the federal government, traces of the chemical alachlore, marketed under the trade name of Lasso. have been found in the water supply in Kent county. The medical officer of health said tj►e provincial ministry of the environ- . ment is conducting tests in Huron County, but no traces of the chemical have been found. MOHs from across the province were invited to a May meeting in Toronto jointly held by the ministry of the environment, health and other agencies' There, they were told the -results of the testing. Although not officially banned, Lasso is under temporary registra- tion which means that on January 1, 1986, the chemical will no longer be on the market. However, Dr. Cieslar said Monsanto, the company that pro- duces Lasso is appealing the tem- porary registration. Meanwhile the chemical is being applied on farms across the province this year. Several county councillors sug- gested that farmers, instead of laboratory animals. be tested for the chemical. The MO11 said while the chemical does produce tumors in rats and mice, any information he has does not indicate that humans, particularilv Although summer is due to official- ly arrive this week. it would appear that our seasons are somewhat mix- ed up. The June birthday party was spon- sored by the Ladies of Dashwood Lutheran church. An enjoyable pro- gram was presented. followed by a delicious lunch. Residents having bir- thdays and receiving gifts, courtesy of the Ladies Auxiliary. were Maggie Campbell. Alice Haberer, Ruby Hog- garth. 'Magdalene Jantzi. Beatrice Overholt. Norma Parkins. Margaret Pfaff. Hilda Shapton and Marcella Dietrich. On Friday afternoon some our residents enjoyed a bus tour to Mor- rison Dam and around the surroun- ding countryside. Residents out visiting during the week were Mabel Glenn. Valeria Armstrong. Maggie Campbell. Peter Deichert, -Loftus Denomme. Aaron Gingerich and Violet Huntley. Bingo was played on Friday evening follow- ed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chapel service • was conducted by Rev. Wilena Brown of Goshen and Varna United churches. farmers, have been tested. He added that while tests have been developed to check for the chemical, no specific tests have been developed 'for humans. He did say that once a product is shown to produce tumors in rats and mice, action of some sort is usually taken. Dr. Cieslar said that farmers have been using Lasso over 20 years. and. there have been ne signs of large numbers of users beng affected by the chemical. "Do we want to wait and see?" ask- ed Dr. Cieslar. "It's better to ban the product." Talcs set for contract Huron County's secondary school teachers and school board represen- tatives will sit down this week for the first time since a strike vote on May 28. At that time, the teachers voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike, turning down the board's offer. Mediator Prof. David Whitehead of the University of Western Ontario said Monday afternoon that the scheduled meetings will take place on June 19 and 20 at the Park Lane Hotel in London. The professor said he doesn't know what to expect from the meeting. "1 -suggest to you, that together we will explore the possibility of a settle- ment," said the professor. The teachers have not yet set a strike date. FIRST, HE KILLED THE BOTTLE... a - - • a LOGO WINNERS — Winners in the logo/slogan contest sponsored by t e Hensall Drinking/Driving Prevention Committee were Lorraine Harburn. 1st, (right), Jason 'manse, 2nd and Michelle Northcott and Joel for 3rd. They are holding le Beaver, who tied a provincial poster. SENIORS PARADE The Lucan seniors Sunshine Club participated in Sunday's lucan Fair parade. agriculture should have been men- tioned in the budget. • "Agriculture was mentioned. After the government says it wantsto know our problems, and we tell them, then itkicks us harder," said first vice- president in the Huron organization. Paul Klopp of Zurich. A resolution, passed at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture's monthly meeting, states in part, "we demand that our MPs represent our frustra- tions and anger and demand for ac- tion to their respective caucus and ministers." Huron president Doug Garniss of RR 4 Wingham read the resolution to Cardiff. "It was a fair meeting," said Gar- niss at the end of the hour-long session. "We're hoping to get some responses on exactly what action is being taken." For his part, Caardiff said he was aware of the farmers' concerns before the brief prepared by the OFA. He asked the farmers to give his government more time. "We've only been in office eight months," said the Progressjve Con- servative back bencher. He did say it is his hope that a na- tional tripartite program will be ap- proved by the House of Commons within two weeks. Cardiff said numerous groups affected by such a program havep�rresented information to the governmeni'and his colleagues have told him the necessary legisla- tion will be passed by the end of June when the house recesses for the summer. However. several federation members said federal agriculture minister John Wise recently in effect said that a national tripartite pro- gram would be frowned upon by the Americans and thus limiting markets for Canadian commodities. Cardiff was surprised that Wise had made such comments. "1 can't imagine him saying that," said Cardiff shaking his head. He add- ed that he supports such a program. "That's the way i heard it." said Dungannon area farmer Ross Eedy. The Huron -Bruce MP said the tripartite -program will only be a step toward help for farmers with no im- mediate changes for the agriculture sector. The Huron farmers pressed for an outline from the Progressive Conser- vative government stating when it hopes to introduce programs that will help the farmer. Cardiff didn't com- ' Turn for The negotiations between Ron Phillips, representing farmers Tom and Kelly Ryan, and the Farm Credit Corporation, have taken a turn for the - better. The FCC has adjusted the asking price on the farm. based on a new assessment they did at the couple's request recently. Phillips says. "It's down into the range we were talking about." mit himself to ge ling such an outline. There was considerable discussion on the agribon proposal. which Car- diff has said and re-affirined he fully supports. The farmers want agribonds because they are secure and a government is committed to them and they are similar to current in- dustrial bonds, said Klopp. The member of parliament asked the farmers what they would consider a fair interest rate and Sea forth area farmer Jim McIntosh said about three per cent over inflation. The farmers also asked for more action from the federal government regarding American borders being closed to pork producers. Four or five states have taken such action. Cardiff encouraged the federation members to come into his office any time. The farmers said they would help Cardiff any time to get the agriculture message across in Ottawa. the better Two other positive things have hap- pened that may make it easier for the Mount Carmel area couple to keep their farm. The FCC's interest rates have come down, and the price 01 weaner pigs has gone up. Phillips said. ."We hope to make another offer.to purchase and have it accepted. it looks real favourable". The Ryans have been negotiating .with the FCC for 15 months now. BIA BARBECUE — Helping serve at the barbecue sponsored by the Hensall BIA during the Fiddlers' Contest were Audrey and John Joynt (left) and Dianne Gerstenkorn. 411111. , i� PANEL AT SEMINAR ON.MENTALLY HANDICAPPED -- These were the panel guests at Wednesday's seminar sponsored by the South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped. From left: Jean O'Rourke, public health nurse; Dr. Debbie Waters; Dr. Bill Steciuk; Dr. Linda Steele; Dr.$ rohom Chance; and John Gray, executive director of the SHDAMH. The seminar attracted about 45 people. Tuckersmith zone bylaw gets first official review Tuckersmith Township council has completed the work on its zoning bylaw a d it is in the hands of the printer. 'At the council session Tues- day. Wayne Caldwell of the Huron County Planning Department and the township building inspector, Herman VanWieren. discussed the bylaw with council and the proposed amend- ments were approved. The next step will be the holding of public meetings in August when the completed bylaw will be discussed with ratepayers. Council has accepted the proposed projects for Vanastra through the $175,000 Ontario Neighborhood Im- provement Program rONIP► grant and now it will forward the plan to the government for final approval. in order to get the grant of $175.000 the township must add an equal amount for a total of $350,000 to be us- ed to upgrade Vanastra. mainly in the residential and recreation area. There are 168 houses and 20 occupied town houses with another eight being renovated for future use. Of the grant $55,000 will go towards the Vanastra Recreation ('entre and $37.000 towards the parks in Vanastra. The work to be carried out over a three year period will see im- provements started this year on the Recreation centre on the swimming pool. door and window replacement in the pool area. baseball backstop and fence, street lights and road resurfac- ing for Toronto Boulevard and Halifax Street;' all for a total estimated cast of $130,000. Wes Archer purchased the building at Vanastra which was formerly the Officers' mess and later the main part of the former Heather Gardens. Mr. Archer said he has several ideas as to the use of the building but said he hopes to hold an auction in the building on June 13. followed by a barbecue after the sale. Council purchased part of Lot 40, Plan 133 frorp Archer. it is near the township office and is vacant land. Council will write a letter to the Huron County Planning Department requesting that the county consider waste management as a part of the county's program and objective. A petition from Harry Arts, l,ot 6. Concession 1, Huron Road Survey. wasaccepted for repair and improve- ment to the Archibald municipal drain. Ifenrycenten of R. J.Burnside and Associates was appointed as the engineer to bring in a report. Council approved decreasing the number of hours the Vanastra Recreation Centre is opened to the general public during the summer. A picnic table for the Egmnndvile Park has been ordered from the Ausahle-Bayfield Conservation Authority at a cost of $100. Council approved the 1985 propos- ed budget of the Clinton Fire Depart- ment for $77.460 The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. Middlesex program is • paying. dividends By the end of 1985. the program is expected to save about $500,000 with another S700.000 being saved in 1986. Toll gives credit for the success of the program to the board staff -- teachers. secretaries. custodians, hoard office supervisors, consultants, resource teachers and business managers. "1 know of mother group of public service professionals and support staff who work harder at fiscal reslrainrand. at the same lime, provide quality service and programs to the communities they serve." He says That. `'•t) y with their coopera- tion and goSIwill gould the restraint program he successful." • One way the Board share its sav- ings with the community is through pooling purchasing power. The board has an account for each municipali- ty and if a municipality wishes to benefit by buys in bulk, it may do so through therd's purchasing department. Looking forward to next year. Toll says. "1 am confident that the second year -of the restraint program will be just as successful as the first in its first year. the four-year restraint program of the Middlesex County Board of Education is 'on target'. reports Director of Education Stewart Toll. The program was initiated in February 1984 and the savings that year totalled $160.324. While this ap- pears to be short of the projected $178,463 savings, Toll says. "there are a great many untallied savings that would more Than make up the difference. •( Specifically, savings were made in the following categories: one retiring supervisory officer was not replaced (426.400): the retiring transportation manager was not replaced and his work Was assumed by the executive officer - operations 412.4221. stal l was reduced and jobs merged at the bo rd office ( $73.0971 : one behavioural program was eliminated ($13,467); Iwo specific learning disability withdrawal classes were eliminated (524.000): and ad- justments were made in staffing ($48.952►. e t