Times-Advocate, 1987-12-09, Page 32GLASSY DECORATIONS -- National Trust on Main St. in Exeter was one of many buildings to get special
Christmas attention this week. Students from SHDHS spent Wednesday decorating windows for the festive sea-
son. Here Khampagne Chansamone and Chuck Gibbs watch. as Boun Thammavongsa adds an extraotouch to a
reindeer.
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TREAT -- Exeter Public School students Jeff Balsdon (left), Allan McFalls, Lesley Adams and Carolyn Paquette
help Lou Donders, field manager for Quality Service Programs Inc., prepare a 40 -foot sundae for the grade five
students, who sold over $5,000 in magazine subscriptions.
Financing for Huron Museum
Huron County Council has agreed
to financially support the Huron
County Pioneer Museum project
until the museum committee re-
ceives a decision on its application
for a federal government grant.
Following a lengthy discussion at
its regular December session, coun-
cil decided to provide interim financ-
ing for the project through the early
release of funds which the county
has already committcd to the pro-
ject. At the same time, council also
informed Project Director Claus
Breede that there will be no more
new spending and that a freeze has
been placed on the project's $10,000
contingency fund.
The long delay in approving the
federal grant has resulted in a short-
fall of about $300,000 even though
the project is slightly -ahead of
schedule, Breede told council. Initial
reaction to the committee's request
for financial support was negative
and at one point council appeared
ready to turn thumbs down to the
request.
However, when it was pointed out
that any decision to stop work on
the project would undoubtedly mean
the contractor would sue the county,
it was decided to defer the issue un-
til later in the meeting to allow
members of council more time to
consider the issue, and Mr. Breede
more time to prepare a presentvion
in support of thc committee's re-
quest.
In asking far the financial sup-
port, the committee pointed out that
it was seeking only that money
which has already been committed
by council and that no new financial
commitment will be asked. Should
the federal grant not be approved,
Mr. Breede said, the committee is
prepared to raise the shortfall for the
project's first phase through public
subscription.
The project was broken into two
phases last year when it appeared
there was going to be a delay in an
anticipated federal government grant
of $1.5 million. Cost of the first
phase would be almost entirely cov-
ered by the county's $1.15 million
share, a provincial government
grant of $1,171,300, and $115,700
from the Museum Assistance Pro-
gram to help offset architectural
costs.
The federal government grant was
to have covered the balance of Phase
1 in addition to seeing the project
through to the completion of Phase
2.
The decision to go ahead with a
two-phase project was made based
on the federal government's indica-
tiop that its grant would likely be
forthcoming, Breede said. However,
such has not becrr'the case and the
latest word from Huron -Bruce MP
Murray Cardiff is that a decision is
expected early•in the new year, he
ex
"We will not be going ahead with
Phase 2 without full federal fund-
ing," M. Breede said, adding that he
is not pt�epared at this time to "write
Changing face
of farming
Women have contributed signifi-
cantly to agriculture for years and
continue to do so, with some nota-
ble changes. 1986 Census data from
Statistics Canada reveal that nearly
five percent of all farm operators arc
now female.
According to date released today
by Statistics Canada, the number of
female farm operators increased to
13,409 from 10,914 between 1981
and 1986. This represents a growth
of 23 percent, although the number
of Canadian farms declined by more
than cight percent during thc same
period. Increases in female farmers
have occurred in nearly every type
of farm, while male operators have
declined
Of all farms operated by women,
25 percent are wheat or small grain
farms and a further 23 percent arc
cattle farms. Of all farm types, goat
farming has the highest proportion
of female operators at 21 percent.
About 12 percent of all horse and
pony farms, greenhouses and sheep
farms arc also run by women.
Other data reveal that female farm-
ers tend to be older and less jikely
to be married than male farmers.
Also, women farmers arc likely to
be full -owners of the land they farm
than male farmers.
Although their farms tend to be
smaller and they earn less than their
male counterpads, women are mak-
ing many gains in farming: the av-
erage size of their -farms increased
by 20 percent, their gross sales by
nearly 70 percent:
This information is derived from
Statistics Canada's Census of Agri-
culture and Census of Population
databases. By linking the two data-
bases, a profile of female farm -
operators emerges that differs radi-
cally from the traditional farmers
image.
Through the linkage of the data-
base, slit new variables (age, sex,
marital status, mother tongue, ten-
ure and type of dwelling) have been
added to the Census of Agriculture
database. Demographic characteris-
tics of farm operators can now be
cross -classified with characteristics
of their farm.
the federal government off."
Costs of securing exhibits for, the
museum are included in the budget
for the project's second phase and
arc likely to be included in any pub-
lic fund-raising campaign the com-
mittee might have to undertake.
"In any event, the exhibits will
take four years to put in," Breede
said. "If we don't get federal sup-
port, it will take longer."
Hulleti Township Reeve Tom
Cunningham was critical of the fed-
eral government for "dragging its
feet on approving the grant". He
also criticized his colleagues for
"nickel and diming" in their reluc-
tance to support the committee's re-
quest.
In a recorded vote, only three
members of county -council opposed
the request - Exeter Reeve -Bill
Mickle, Usbornc Township Rcevc
Gerald Prout and Hay Township
Reeve Lionel Wilder.
In favor of the request were: Grey
Township Recvc Lcona Armstrong,
Tuckcrsmith Township Rcevc Bob
Bell, Seaforth Reeve Bill Bennett,
Clinton Reeve Bee Cooke, Goderich
Township Deputy Reeve Laurie
Cox, West Wawanosh Township
Rcevc Cecil Cranston, Mr. Cun-
ningham, Howick Township Reeve
Gerald D'Arccy, Hay Township -
Deputy Recvc Claire Deichert,
Goderich Deputy Reeve J.P. Doher-
ty, Zurich Rcevc Bob Fisher, Mor-
ris Township Rcevc Doug Fraser,
Exeter Deputy Recvc Lossy Fuller.
Ashfield Township Reeve Allan
Gibson, McKillop Township Recvc
Marie Hickncll, Bayfield Reeve
D.W. Johnston, Colborne Town-
ship Reeve Russell Kcrnighan,
Wingham Reeve Bruce Machan,
Tumbcrry Township Rcevc Brian
McBumey, Stephen Township Dep-
uty Rcevc Kenneth McCann, Stan-
ley Township Recvc Clarence Rau, -
Hensall Rcevc Jim Robinson, East
Wawanosh Township Reeve Ernest
Snell, Goderich Township Reeve
Grant Stirling, Stephen Township
Rcevc Thomas Tomes, Blyth Reeve
Albert Wasson, Brussels Reeve
Gordorrk Workman, and thc two
votes ofiGodcrich Reeve Harry Wor-
.sell.
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Oppose agreement
H', .lack Hidden
Opposition to the Gee trade
agreement between Canada and the
U,S. is growing rapidly as more
people begin to understand the full
implications of the deal.
For example, the Ontario Federa-
tion of Agriculture passed a strong
resolution condemning the free trade
deal at its annual meeting in Toron-
to last week.
Brigid Pyke, who was reelected
OFA president, said the deal falls
short of OFA's demands - including
.the need for an effective dispute
settlement mechanism to protect
producers and processors from U.S.
trade law. -
Mrs. Pyke was also disappointed
that the deal does not provide new
rules on subsidies, anti-dumping
and countervail actions.
The reaction of Mrs. Pyke and the
OFA is typical of many other indi-
viduals and groups that have -taken
the time to study the deal, rather
than rely on the slick, taxpayer -
supported propaganda being handed
out by the prime minister and Con-
servative MPs.
As Minister of Agriculture and
Food and a member of the cabinet
subcommittee on free trade, I have
travelled the province listening to
the various viewpoints of many sec-
tors of the provincial mosaic, in-
cluding cultural groups, church or-
ganizations and social agencies.
And the more I hear, the more it
reaffirms my view that our premier;
David Peterson, has taken the prop-
er approach to the free trade deal.
One of the main reasons for a free
trade deal was to gain secure -access
to the American market, especially
considering some of the higl4y pro-
tectionist legislOil that is pow be-
ing considered south of the .border.
And we wanted protection against
repeats of trade actions taken by the
U.S. against our hogs, our soft-
wood lumber and our potash.
However, the trade agreement does
nothing to protect Canada from
such trade actions in the future. It
does not exempt Canada from U.S.
trade remedy laws and would not
have prevented the action against
our hogs, lumber or potash.
The Premier's case was streng-
thened recently when the Ministry
of Industry, Trade and Technology
released an independent legal analy-
sis of the dispute settlement mecha-
nism. The report says the mecha-
nism is flawed in ways that will
result in Canada being denied access
to U.S. markets.
A second report prepared for the
government says the jobs of
100,000 women in manufacturing
industries in Ontario would be made
vulnerable by the trade agreement.
The agreement would also hurt
our auto industry, and put control of
Canadian business in jeopardy be-
cause of the proposed changes to
foreign investment and takeover
rules.
Premier Peterson recently
summed up the government posi-
tion when he said: "The deal is sim-
ply a bad deal for Canadians. We do
not want our children and our grand-
children bound by a deal that was
negotiated in fear and signed in
haste. .
"We must use our assets to be-
come a stronger international .trad-
ing nation, not an economic depen-
dent huddling under the American
umbrella."
Tax Grants for Seniors
Sales Tax: On November 30, the
Ontario Ministry of Rcvenueamailed
Sales Tax Grant cheques of $50 to
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over one million seniors. The grant
is available to every permanent On-
tario resident 65 years of age and
over. . .
The grant will be sent automati-
cally to those receiving Old Age Se-
curity or who have previously esta-
blished their eligibility with the
Ministry of Revenue.
Those turning 65 between Octo-
ber and December 1987 will receive
their sales tax grants in early 1988.
Anyone who has not established eli-
gibility for the 1987 grant may ap-
ply by filing an Ontario Tax Grants
for Seniors eligibility application.
Property Tax Grants: Property
Tax Grant cheques are being distrib-
uted as completed applications are
received and processed. Eligible sen-
iors applying for the first time will
receive one payment.
After the first year grants are made
in two payments, an interim gtnt
in the spring and a final in the fall.
GAINS: GAINS cheques will, be
mailed in mid-December to ensure
delivery prior to Christmas. Begin-
ning in January, cheques will con-
tinue to be sent on'the 25th of each
month.
For further information on any of
the above payments, you may con-
tact the revenue ministry, toll-free
at 1-800-263-3960, or contact any
of my three riding offices in Exeter,
Wingham or Goderich.
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The biggest winners as a result of
the free trade deal are consumers. It
has been estimated that through tar-
iff elimination, savings to Canadi-
ans who are setting up a new home
could be $8,000!
The spending power of the aver-
age worker earning $23,000 in 1986
dollars will be increased by $700 to
$1,000. This is based on the Eco-
nomic Council of Canada's predic-
tion that the consumer price index
will drop by three percent to five
percent.
Free trade will also mean greater
product choices for consumers. The
benefits of free trade to consumers
are clear.
Free trade and the economy
The Economic Council of Canada
released a report in August conclud-
ing that up to 350,000 jobs could
be created in Canada by 1995 as a
result of the Free Trade Agreement.
Ontario and Quebec would receive
the lion's share of the new jobs
created - 39 percent or 136,500 and
24 percent or 84,000 jobs respec-
tively.
The results clearly indicate that all
Canadians will receive significant
economic benefits from a free trade
agreement between Canada and the
United States, contrary to thc doom -
"saying of the Opposition parties.
Feather industry
Supply management is main-
tained. Global import quotas for
poultry, eggs and products thereof
marginally increase to the annual
average level of actual shipments
during the past five years.
Canada had been, in addition to
base quotas, issuing supplementary •
certificates. The Agreement takes
the base quota and adds the supple-
mentaries, to become the new base
quota. We still retain the right to
limit imports under the Import
Control List, consistent with our
GATT rights. This is an accommo-
dation to the Canadian processing
industry, and assists the industry's
financial viability.
Dairy
Again, supply management is -
maintained. The commitment by
the Government of Canada fiat the
long-term Dairy Policy is kcpt un-
der the Agreement.
As well, the government's prom -
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Hwy 21, 4 miles south of Grand Bend
Auction Sunday December 13, 1:00 p.m.
We will be offering for sale a nice selection of modern
.g and antique furnishings. Also appllar)ces: Also a liquida-
tion of new toys and giftware.
Auctioneer Pat Lyon 243-2713
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Free trade benefits
ise that the necessary underpinnings
remain secure is fulfilled. We are
committed to transferring products
(e.g. yogurt, ice-cream), from the
tariff list to the Import Export list
(Import Control List).
Livestock .
The flow of live cattle between
Canada and the U.S. is currently un-
restricted. However, there were im-
port restrictions placed on beef. Ca-
nadian beef producers will benefit
would prevent a re -occurrence of the
chloramphenicol issue.
Horticulture
This is the only sector that has
been given special tariff considera-
tions. Recognizing the special needs
of this industry, the Government
negotiated an exception from the
terms of the Agreement. For fresh
fruits and vegetables existing tariffs
will be reduced over 10 years, and in
the subsequent 10 years, the tariff
rate can be reimplemented if:
1. the export price falls below 90
percent of the last five year average
(with high and low years removed).
2. the acreage is no higher than
the five year average (with high and
low years removed).
from the Agreement, because both
countries have agreed to exempt
each other from these restrictions
imposed under their respective meat
import laws. The exemption frees
up the flow of beef. Thus, under the
Agreement, the North American
market place is preserved.
Gil Barrows, of the Canadian
Cattlemen's Association said: "We
have nothing but praise for the new
trading Agreement. These are things
we've been working toward for a
long time."
Canadian exports of swine, pork
and products to U.S. in 1986 were
approximately $630 million. Pro-
ducers remember only too well the
recent disruptions caused by the
misuse of technical regulations as
disguised barriers to trade by several
U.S. states. The new Agreement
NORM WHITING:'
auctioneer
REMINDER
Estate Auction Sale of like new
household furnishings and
miscellaneous items includ-
ing 7 piece living room suite, 9
piece dining room suite and 5
pc. bedroom suite plus much
more.
Wednesday evening,
Dec. 9/87 at 6 p.m. sharp
in South Huron Rec Centre,
Exeter, Ont.
for the estate of the late Mrs.
Huguette Cobney and addi-
tions from Mrs. Charles Hendy
and others.
Terms Cash - for information
contact auctioneer
Norm Whiting, Exeter
235-1964,235-1931
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* LARGE CLEARING ESTATE AUCTION • *
* Of Motorcycles, cars, trucks, dozers, tractors, etc.
* For the estate of the Late Leon Triebner, 2 1/2 miles North
* of Exeter, turn east. (Watch for signs) 2 1/2 miles. *
* Saturday. December 12 - 10:30 a.m.
*TRUCKS & VANS: Ford van, raised roof, super, 1980 Dodge ,*♦
*4 seater, propane fueled, Toyota 1/2 ton pickups, big *
*Dodge 4 W drive with cables. army truck with front crane *
*and 'cable, Int. 200 with camper, several 1/2 ton pickups,
* also other older trucks of all kinds and sizes. *
*CARS: Suzuki Jeep (real good). Volkswagens of all kinds, *
*some running some only partially there, 50 cars and vans *
:of different kinds and years. ALL ABOVE VEHICLES SELLING *
*AS IS. *
*MISC: MH 102 tractor, MH'33 tractor, AC HDG cat with Toad-
*er, other cat, dozers with loaders (as is), heavy float, boat *
*motors, Case crawler loader, good field sprayer or truck,
*big snow plow and wing, dozer blades Cockshutf tractor *
4, parts, piles of roofing, M.F. combine parts, Int. No. 151 *
*combine parts only, camper tops, piles of scrap. *
*TOOLS: Large electric driven press, generators of all kinds,
*with gas and electric motors also PTO driven ones, hand *
*tools, tire changer, batteries, hoses, tires, lawn mower, *
*sausage press, fridges, wire, etc.
*TRAILER: General 16 ft. house, other parts of trailers.
*MOTORCYCLES: 25 to 30 or more, some running, some old,
*some real gdod. Mr. Triebner collected from Moped up
:to the.large size. Above partial list only. *
*BUILDING: To Be Moved Frame about 20 x 25 two storey, *
*solid. -
* Mr. Triebner was a collector for many, many years. Plan to *
* attend as there is something for everyone from Antiques
*to scrap metal.
*TERMS: Cash sole doy. Lunch Booth
* AUCTIONEERS
* Hugh Eben
* • 666-0833 (519)
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Tom Robson
666-1967 *