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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-08-29, Page 3Iues debat.d by all candidates About 250 people, mostly farmers, came to hear the Huron -Bruce candidates in the upcoming federal election speak on farm Issues. Jointly sponsored by the Hurun and Bruce Federations of Agriculture on August 22 in Londesboro, the issues at the meeting centered on agriculture related topics such as capital gains tax and agribonds. Each of the candidates - in- cumbent Murray Cardiff for the Progressive Conser- vatives, Liberal Bruce McDonald, New Democrat Valerie Bolton and Liber- tarian Joe Yundt - outlined their respective parties' posi- tion on various issues. MP Murray Cardiff said his party's position on the capital gains tax, introduced in the fall of 1981, is to completely abolish it. Ms. Bolton took a similar stand adding that her party's commitment is to "equality and fairness" for the family farm. Liberal candidate McDonald said there's "no question", that the capital gains tax has "effected farmers drastically". However, he reminded those present that the Liberal government addressed the issue by allowing 80 to 90 per- cent of the sale value of a farm to be put into a Retire- ment Savings Plan (RSP). McDonald said "he fully in- tends to speak out and work hard for farmers" if he doesn't agree with party policies brought forward. Yundt cautioned farmers by saying that putting money' into an RSP doesn't eliminate tax, it only defers the tax. Three of the four can- didates spoke in favor of agribonds. Libertarian Yundt, who's party believes in less government, doesn't support the government being involved in agribonds. Cardiff said the agribond issue had been introduced in- to the House of Commons earlier this year. It had gone to the finance committee and returned to the house for ap- proval but the house recessed A PRIZE WINNER — Josie Ryckman of Exeter is shown with one of her prize win- ning gladioli at Tuesday's flower show at Kirkton. T -A photo On Sept. 4th Vote VALERIE BOLTON NEW DEMOCRAT "NO More Jobs Equality For Women Fair Tax System Adequate Pensions 11�J Peace and Nuclear Disarmament ELECT VALERIE BOLTON IN HURON -BRUCE Authorized by Fran McQuall, Official Agent for Valerie Bolton Introducing Fashions FALL before dealing with agribonds. McDonald and Ms. Bolton also agreed with the agribond concept. The Liberal can- didate said that minister of agriculture Ralph Ferguson "supports in principle" the concept of agribonds. Ms. Bolton said the idea of agribonds is "a good one". There were a variety of answers when all candiates were asked which was a more serious issue, high interest rates or low commodity prices. New Democrat Bolton said the two problems go hand in hand. In her opening speech, Ms. Bolton said to solve the problem, the NDP would set the Bank of Canada rate at one percent above the infla- tion rate, support the dollar by taxing away the gains from speculating in Canadian dollars, change the bank act to require banks to loan a por- tion of their money to farmers, small businesses and home buyers at the same rate they lend to big business, and continue to press for legislation to protect farmers from bank foreclosures and increase the role of the Farm Credit Corporation in loans to farmers. Cardiff said high interest rates slow down the entire country. Lower interest rates, said the PC candidate, would make the entire country thrive. The Liberal candidate said both issues are a concern. He suggested that Canagrex, which assists in marketing agriculture products will im- prove commodity prices. Yundt agreed interest rates are slowing down the country. Liberal 'candidate McDonald was questioned on his involvement in the $17 million project for the Goderich harbor. He said he makes no apology for being involved as a private citizen. The candidate said he had recognized the potential of the project for the Huron -Bruce riding. Cardiff said he too had worked in the project for 432 years and will be pleased to see "ocean-going vessels ful- ly loaded" leaving the Goderich harbor. or • Dresses • Sports Wear • Jeans • Lingerie • Accessories Wed. till Sat. Only Remaining Summer Stock '/2 Price dint/WM "Looking Young and Stylish •' 360 Main St., Exeter 235-0442 DISCUSS EROSION — John Duncan, chairman John Tinney and Fred Dobbs Jr. look over erosion control at the Bayfield harbour during Thursday's tour by the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority. T -A photo Boogemans fills vacancy as trustee in Dashwood Hay township council whip- ped through a short agenda in a record 90 minutes at their second regular August meeting. Reeve Lionel Wilder ex- pressed his and council's regrets that ill health has forced George Tiernan to resign his position as Dashwood trustee. "He's been a very good man for the village", Wilder said. Clerk Joan Ducharme was instructed to draft a letter on behalf of council thankinbg Tieman for his past cooperation. Bob Boogemans has agreed to fill the vacancy. Wilder informed council the Huron County planning and development committee has recommended the proposed zoning change requested by Huron Farms be accepted. The application for a bylaw change now goes before Coun- ty Council in September. Wilder reported an infor- mal talk with Andy Brandt while attending the Associa- tion of Municipalities of On- tario in Toronto recently. The environment minister has not changed his position refusing subsidization to a water system serving a high propor- tion of seasonal residents. Deupty Reeve Tony Bedard hinted at a more heated ex- change he had had with Brandt. Exeter opposes Continued from front page will be zoned for agricultural designation. Existing com- mercial uses will similarly not be designated but will be zoned to their existing use in conformity with Section 6.1(d) (v). Ms. Monteith told council the zoning of the land could be a "door opener" to further commercial or industrial uses and "there does not appear to be any justification for the Zoning bylaw when land is available in Exeter and Usborne Township for this type of development". When asked about her reference to Usborne, Ms. Monteith said she was refer- ring to land' south of Ex- eter. She sat the fact that lands in Usborne across from the proposed development in the area of Huron Tractor were zoned as agricultural is an indication of that township's and county plann- ing department's view of the particular area. Commenting on the situa- tion, Reeve Bill Mickle noted that at least nine local in- dustries were of the type that could be accommodated in the designated area if the Hay bylaw was approved. He said "if you start to cut off Exeter at the knees" it would prevent or even slow down growth of the community. "It is incumbent that we stand up and fight for the rights of the citizens and con- tinue to be a vibrant com- munity," he urged, noting that to not oppose the bylaw could result in Exeter becom- ing an isolated community that would make it hard for the ratepayers to support. He said the loss of present or future agricultural - oriented industries would leave the town with only hous- ing related and high-tech industries. "The development on the perimeter will affect the viability of the town," com- mented Councillor Dorothy Chapman. "There's no doubt about it". Councillor Morley Hall ask- ed Ms. Monteith if she had Schools Continued from front page Victoria in Goderich and Mildred MacGregor has retired. Maxine Miller joins the McCurdy staff as a half- time kindergarten teacher A number of changes are taking place at South Huron District High School. Colin Lowndes who was on leave of absence has resigned, Pat Rowe takes a year's leave of absence and Ken Ottewell has retired. A switch has taken place in librarians. Gerry McDonnell formerly at South Huron goes to FE. Madill in Wingham and Charles Mountford from Wingham comes here. Leaving South Huron are Brian O'Connell to Wingham. Casey Cook to Seaforth and Wally Webster who becomes county mathematics co- ordinator with half days at Vanastra. New on South Huron staff will he Brenda Wright replac- ing the suspended Joanne Young and Gayle Ecker who will teach science and Physical education handled similar situations in other communities and she replied in the affirmative, us- ing Amherstburg as an exam- ple. She said the town was totally encompassed by the surrounding townships and finally had to resolve the issue by annexation. She said the problems associated with urban development were best left to urban councils because they differ from the problems with which rural councils are faced. Prior to leaving the session, she indicated she was im- pressed with the containment of development on Exeter's boundaries at present, sug- gesting it was not un- manageable. "It is the main reason whyone has to clarify the attitude at stake," she concluded. Letters asking for a vote for or against the proposed building of a system paid for by the affected property owners were sent out on August 20. Three tile drainage loan ap- plications totalling $19,625.40 were approved. The request of G. Klassen, concession 8, lot west part of 16, to change his classification from public school to separate school supporter was granted. A letter was received from county planner Gary David- son asking for a list of available commercial buildings in Hay, and details of existing facilities. The in- formation will be included in a brochure Huron county is preparing on what each municipality in the county can offer to prospective new businesses and enterprises. Members of council were able to think immediately of four possible locations. A list will be prepared and sent to Davidson. "We won't get any help with attracting new jobs or new in- dustries unless we help ourselves", Wilder remarked. PLAN EARLY START The next regular session of Exeter council will have an earlier starting time. • The meeting of September 4 will commence at 7:00 p.m. to enable members to have ample opportunity to get home and watch the federal election results. "If you have anything to say, keep it short," Mayor Bruce Shaw also urged in sug- gesting the meeting should adjourn around 8:00 p.m. Tlm.s-Advocate, August 29, 1984 Pogo 3 Authority, guests tour in watershed The annual tour of the Ausable-Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority watershed by board members and ref- presentatives of council Thursday attracted more than 80. Two busloads with general superintendent Ted Jones and John Scott doing the commen- tary left the Authority grounds at Morrison Dam and proceeded through Stephen township to the Port Franks area where the first stop was made and an inspection made of recent erosion control work. The tour continued north on Highway 21 to Bayfield with a second stop and where re- cent protection of the river slope was shown to visitors. A lunch break was taken at the Clinton conservation park and the trip concluded with a look at Silver Creek in Seaforth and a tour of Hay Swamp. On return to Morrison Dam, Usborne reeve Gerald Prout invited all to a tour of the new combined office building for the township and authority. An efficient windbreak system 01 trees was shown on the Mount Carmel area farm of Tony Rutten. The rip -rap erosion control work at Port Franks to curb flood potential of Plan 41 was completed at a cost of $74,000. Area native heads group A former Exeter area woman has been named president of the 102,000 member Ontario Teachers Federation. Joan Westcott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roylance Westcott, RR 3, Exeter and an elementary school prin- cipal in Waterloo county, took over her new position, Friday. 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