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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-11-19, Page 29Page 12A Times -Advocate, November 19, 1986 Want to reduce disparity Wilson airs tax Inith�Iv•s in G.*rleli session Minister of Finance Michael Wilson, pronioting his government's proposed tax reform initiatives, made a visit to Huron County Last Friday. The minister spoke to about 65 area citizens, mostly members of the business community, at a dinner meeting at the Candlelight Restaurant in Goderich. Wilson said the "broad objective," of the tax reforms which the govern- ment began in their March 1985 budget is to "reduce individual tax loopholes and broaden the tax base so we can bring down the basic tax rates." He also said the government wants to reduce the incidence of "wide disparity" between the amount of taxes paid by people in the same in- come bracket. "Fairness is first and foremost in the guidelines," for tax reform, he said. Wilson promised to reduce the percentage of personal income tax as a percentage of overall taxes and "spread the load," between other elements of the tax system, such as corporate and sales taxes. The intended result of the reforms, said Wilson, is to "leave more money in the pockets of Canadians," so they can spend it in areas that will get the economy moving. "We've had a pretty buoyant economy over the last while, which has provided a basis for continuing projects," Wilson said. One of the government's objectives is to remove government from the decision making process in industry. "So far, the private sector has responded very productively," said Wilson, who pointed out roughly 600,000 private sector jobs have been created over the past year. "We make it quite clear that we (the federal government) know we didn't create these jobs. They'were created by the private sector," he added.► Tax reform is a potentially volatile procedure and the minister emphasiz- ed it must be handled carefully. "It's importantto find the smoothest way possible to change from our present tax system, to whatever system we eventually chogse," he said. During a question period following his address,.Wilson was asked if the government had any plans to change the current $3,500 annual limit on Registered Retirement SavingsPlan (RRSP) contributions? "I'm afraid I'm, going to have to disappoint you there," he replied. While "there has been an awful lot done on pension reform," there are no plans to change the current RRSP limits, he explained. Questioned on problems with capital gains taxes, Wilson said a capital gains exemption for qualify- ing sellers currently in effect is the best way to handle the situation. "I am confident the capital gains exemption is the right way to go and provides an incentive to encourage new businesses. It's something we're pleased with and will stay with," he said. Bruce Sully, chief executive officer of Champion Road Machinery, Goderich, asked the minister if research and development tax credits would be as accessible to smaller manufacturers like Champion, as to "glamor high tech industries"? "We're gambling (by doing R and D work) but we don't know if we're going to get credit for it," said Sully. "We did broaden the definition of research and development in the '85 budget, making the application more generous as far as small companies are concerned," replied Wilson. Paul Klopp, of the Huron chapter of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, made a plea for a four or Hay will invoice for road damages At Monday's meeting of Hay coun- cil road superintendent Ross Fisher received instructions regarding damages to township roads. Fisher will invoice persons who are responsible for causing damages to roads with farm vehicles, trucks and cars. The tender from XR Equipment of London to supply a JCW backhoe for use by the roads department in the amount of $48,026.10 was accepted. Superintendent Fisher was authorized to purchase a larger wing for the new snowplow from Frink Canada at a cost of $1,600. Council accepted a request to pro- ceed with a stop and close-up pro- cedure of a road allowance at part of Lot 16, Concession 11 and parts of Lots 15 and 16, Concession 12. One tile drain loan application in the amount of $6,000 was approved. A request was received to repair a portion of the Jacobs municipal drainage works. Clerk Joan Ducharme was directed to reserve four hotel rooms for the February 8-11 convention of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association. The next regular council meeting will be held Monday, December 1 at 10 a.m. Permission was given to the village of Zurich to dump snow on property adjacent to the township hall. five percent interest rate reduction program for farmers, to help them recover from a rough year. "We need eight percent money across the board for every farmer," Stated Klopp. Wilson reptted that the national deficit must be lowered in order to make interest rates fall naturally. "If we have programs for everyone, we're not goint to get that deficit down," he said. Egg marketing booklet ready The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, (CEMA), has releaseda new fun and games book for kids. The "Children's Amazing Egg Ac- tivity Book" features the egg as the main attraction. It's bright and col- orful and is designed specifically for the younger generation. It will give kids the chance to learn about one of life's best sources of nutrition - and at the same time - have fun. The book is filled with puzzles, games and trivia about eggs. It will amuse young ones for hours. It also provides parents with a great stocking-stuffer idea for Christmas. CEMA, in cooperation with its pro- vincial counterparts, spent almost two years doing exhaustive research to complete the fun book. Free copies of the publication are available from provincial egg boards. Addresses of the boards in your pro- vince are on the back of the book. REMEMBER AT SHDHS — Students at South Huron DistrictHigh School presented a very impressive Remembrance Day program. T -A photo Says thick as rabbits Wants fox bounty back Tuckersmith Township Reeve Bob Bell has suggested that consideration be given to re -instating the bounty on foxes in Huron County. Bell made the suggestion Thursday at the regular November session of Huron County Council. During a report from the Huron County Board of Health, Mr. Bell ask- ed the board chairman, Turnberry Township Reeve Brian McBurney, if health or other officials had con- sidered there -introduction of the fox bounty. Bell said the fox population was "extremely high" in the southern por- Gaunt talks at Centralia 8y Mrs. TOM KOOY Centralio The 64th anniversary service was observed Sunday at Centralia United Church with guest speaker Murray Gaunt of Wingham who chose as his topic "By Faith Not By Works". Special music by the choir with Donald Stuart at the organ. Follow- ing the service a time of fellowship with lunch was held in the basement. Next Sunday, November 23 service will be at the usual time with Rev. Gordon Kurtz of Bayfield as special speaker. The first euchre party of the season was held at Neil's schoolhouse November 10 with prizes going to the following: High score, Mary Kooy, George Cunningham; Lone Hands, Hazel Cunningham, Joe Carter; Low score, Mary Meikle, Ed Armstrong. Most lone hands in spades, Perry Cunningham. The next party on November 24 at 8:30 will he convened by Jean Millar, Jessie Lewis, Murray Carter and Earl Morgan. Announcement Charles Proctor R. Bruce Dow CLU, Branch Manager of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. is pleased to advise that Charles D. Proctor is now located in Clinton at 70 Mohawk Crescent. Mr. Proctor has been a valued sales assistant of Manufacturers Life and is now pleased to welcome new and former clients in the Huron County area to his new office. 482-1746 \LlnuLkturrr. The Manufacturers Life insurance Comlxmy tion of the county. Foxes "were as thick as jackrabbits," he said. His interest was also "personal", Bell said, because quarantine condi- tions had recently been placed on his own farm. Since it is widely considered that that foxes are a primary carrier of rabies, Bell said the fox bounty could be considered as an effective means of control. Although he was unaware of any plan to re -instate the bounty, McBurney agreed the fox population had become a problem. "I've been told that 75 percent of the foxes being trapped in the north of the county are rabid," he added. The fox bounty discussion rose from the board's report on compulsory rabies vaccination programs. For a time, it was thought the board of health must pass a bylaw for the rabies vaccination program,but that is not the case, McBurney said. The board needs only to write a letter to the Ontario Ministry of Health re- questing that the Huron County Health Unit be included in the program. The board, at its last meeting, decided to forward the letter re- questing that the health unit be in- cluded in the program - under the covering regulation in the Health Pro- tection and Promotion Act - effective January 2, 1987, the report said. Animals to be included in the Com- pulsory vaccination program are: horses in public recreation as well as those which will have direct contact with the public, petting zoo animals and cats and dogs. Also included are animals considered susceptible to rabies and for which an appropriate vaccine is available. The board of health report said ar- rangements have already been made for the health unit to have the im- munization clinics for cats and dogs available when the regulation comes into effect. Will keep farming with lottery payoff There's a well -used story about a farmer being asked what he would do with his new-found wealth from a lot- tery win. His response was to say that he'd just keep farming until it was all gone. That may not be the case for a Den- field area cash crop farmer, but he acknowledges that a $200,000 Wintario win will give him some instant relief from farm debts. John and Shirley MacKichan, grand prize winners in the November 13 draw, traded their triumphant ticket for a fat cheque Monday at the Ontario Lottery Corp. headquarters in Toronto. "This money is going to be all- around useful," said Mrs. MacKichan, 36, adding that the cou- ple has some debts to pay on the farm. Like many other farmers, the MacKichans have experienced finan- cial problems in the past few years because of falling commodity prices and higher production costs, Mrs. MacKichan said. "It has been getting more and more difficult for farmers to make a decent living," she said, adding that many farm wives go to work to help make ends meet. That's one reason she accepted a job as a health care aide at the Craigholme Nursing Home in Ailsa Craig eight years ago, she said, ad- ding that she "thoroughly" enjoys her work there. Although most of the money will go into the farm, the MacKichans are go- ing to get some enjoyment out of it, she said. "We'd like to go south this winter for a vacation. We're not sure where yet, but were working on it." Mrs. MacKichan said winning $200,000 "doesn't seem real. It all seems like a dream. It's going to take a while for this to sink in." The MacKichans are the parents of two teenage children - Debbie, 19, and Jim. 17. CHRISTMAS PARTY — Velma and Jim Robinson (left), Betty Oke and Cecil Pepper were among the more than 200 people who attended the community Christmas party.sponsored by the Hensall village -council. GIFTS OF APPRECIATION -- Students and playground volunteers who worked for the village of Hen - soli in the summer received gifts of appreciation from clerk Betty Oke at the village Christmas party. On hand to receive their gifts were (left) Rob McClinchey, Rob Hoffman, Eloise Klungel (playground), Julia Duttman and Jackie Bell (office). Missing: Mary Lynn Pryde(office), Deb Hodgins (playground super- visor), Joanne Consitt (playground volunteer) and Maureen Vandenboom and Chris Reaburn, who ran the tourist information booth. Santa is Coming to Infants to 14 SPECIAL EVENT — Bishop John Sherlock officiated at the confirma- tion of 42 grade 7 and 8 St. Boniface students. He is shown with con- firmation candidate Kim Sweeney (left) and her cousin Heather Klapp. Brink your letter to Santa and drop it in our mailbox WE KATE* TO KIOS 1417 AMM rt. Iso -Nr, 0111. „.Illi Friday, November 28 -7 to 9 and Saturday, November 29 -2 to 4 Have your child's picture taken with Santa 2-4"x6" pictures Pictures by Reflex (Brod Baynharn)