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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-02-09, Page 17FOA takes tax reform reluctantly, Guam and Riddell told at meeting The Huron Federation of Agri- culture emphasized in a brief on Property Tax Reform presented to MPPs Murray Gaunt (Huron - Bruce) and Jack Riddell (Huron - Middlesex) that they have taken a second position on Property Tax Reform reluctantly. For about ten years, the Ontario Federation of Agricul- ture, supported by the Huron Federation has stated that land services such as road and ditch maintenance should be paid for by property taxes and that people services such as education should be paid for by people in some form of income tax. Since this principleof sup- ported by society and the provin- cial government does not see a way to completely over -haul the present tax structure, in the province at this time the OFA has taken a reluctant second position. OFA has proposed that the farm and farm buildings, control- led forest and marshland be assessed on productive value and be exempt from taxation. The government will then pay to the municipality unconditional grants equivalent to the amounts that would be raised if non-taxable assessment were taxed. The value of this assessment is then to be subtracted from the assessment of the entire farm including the house and not more than one acre of property to arrive at the assessment of the house and its property. OFA has proposed that the assessment of the house and its property be based on market value and the farmers will pay the tax. The market value is to be defined in the legislation as based on the value of materials plus labour to build such a house less some form of depreciation and the lot value. If markt value is not materials plus labour, OFA can only deem that it must be the same as the real estate value of severed lots and OFA and the Huron Federation take exception to this definition of market value. With new County Plans and the upcoming Supplementary Plans for townships, a severance for a farm residence is virtually impos- sible. A farm house cannot be sold separate from the farm and should not be taxed as severed property. Under the property tax system now, farmers pay taxes on all land and buildings and apply for 50 -per -cent rebate from the province. Under the tax reform based on market value, proposed by Ontario Treasurer Darcy McKeough, the provincial gov- ernment would pay an individual farmer's taxes on his farm land and farm buildings. OFA and the Huron Federation oppose this proposal because the farmers of this province do not want the urban residents to think the government is paying their individual taxes. Ontario's losing young farmers Ontario may lose its younger generation of far- mers, Bill Benson, second vice-president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, told the Bradford Lions Club this week. "Ontario agriculture is in serious trouble", said Mr. Benson, a 32 -year-old, Wellington County beef farmer. "It's difficult enough for someone who is established. For the younger farmer, or someone who wants to .get started, it's almost impossible." Mr. Benson explained that, while farm gate prices ,in- creased by 73 percent bet- ween 1969 and 1976,the cost of land and buildings went up 178 percent. "To get into farming today, you need an investment of between $200,000 and $400,000. Farm incomes have fallen -for three years in a row. If you don't own your farm, you will be lucky to make the interest payments." Mr. Benson pointed out that Canadians have one of the lowest cost sources of food in the world. Their percentage of disposable income that Canadians spend for food at home has dropped from 20 percent in 19,47 to 13.6 percent in 1976. Mr. B(in concluded 'tat, "If Canadians want, t�aweep an inexpensive source of food, they had better make sure we have future generations of farmers to provide it." As requested by Murray Johnston of Clinton, the News -Record is publishing another winter weather related picture, this time of the Celcius thermometer on Channel 12, which early last Saturday morning sank to -30 degrees C(-24 degrees F), a new low for February 5. The clear cold weather of the past week is expected to stay until Saturday, and already, Clinton and area has had more sun in February than in December and January combined. (News -Record photo) news farm news CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9,1978—PAGE 17 ]V.F. Ue present plan to Newman . BY GRACE AUSTIN A corn marketing com- mittee of the National Far- mers' Union (NFU) members which had been working for several months, presentel their Principles of a Corn Marketing Plan to the Honorable William Newman, Minister of Agriculture and Food on November 2, 1977. Principles of the NFU Corn Marketing Plan are a three person commission, ap- pointed by the government to administer the plan. The commission would have sufficient powers to regulate the marketing of all grain corn grown in Ontario. It would determine prices at which corn would be bought and sold in the province, and Goderich Twp. Council discuss building Don Taylor was present at the Goderich Township Council meeting held on February 1 in order to request council's permission to rebuild his hog barn on the same approximate site as his former barn which was burned. Council moved that he obtain a certificate of compliance. Don Edwards was also present at the February 1 meeting to request per- mission to erect a permanent house on part lot 9 Maitland concession. His request was filed by council. A building permit was Clinton I 4-H holds first meeting for new spring project Clinton I 4-H opened their first meeting with the, 4-H1 pledge. During the meeting at Mrs. D. Boughen's home, they elected their officers. For the position of president., they selected Dianne Collins. As vice-president, they nominated Jo -Anne Collins. Barb Forbe's is the secretary' Shelter belts save fuel Because of .the increasing concern about the cost of energy and its supply, rural homeowners should consider establishing shelter belts around their homes. Using trees to deflect the winds of winter can save hundreds of dollars and will reduce the demand for fuel, says Burke McNeill, Ontario ministry of agriculture and food extension horticulturist. Although there are many types of trees suitable for shelter,. Mr. McNeill recommends evergreens such as spruce and pine. But because these trees are slow growing, poplar and willow trees are often used to • provide quick -shelter until the 10 evergreens are large enough to do the job. Trees selected for wind- breaks should have as many of the following charac- teristics as possible: rapid growth, hardiness to ex- cessive wind , and sun, good branch retention from top to bottom of stem, long life expectancy, resistance to insects and diseases, good branch' density, and pleasing appearance. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources offers trees for windbreaks. To obtain more information on this program contact local offices of the Ministry of Natural Resources. 4-H club learns quilting The second meeting of the Taylor's Corners 4-H club *as held January 30 at the home of leader Mrs. Rodges. Eight of the nine members answered the roll call by naming quilted articles they had at . home. It was suggested by Shelley Peters that the group call them- selves the "Knit Picky Knitters". All members were in agreement. Mrs. Rodges discussed the history of quilting as well as color, design, fabric and notions for quilting. Members then had a chance to use their new knowledge by making a sample of quilting. Mrs. Rodges taught the members proper cutting, marking, piecing and quilting technique. By the time the meeting was over the members had each com- pleted a quilt sample for their record books. The topic of discussion was "Learning through Leisure" at the meeting on February 6. It was held at the home of Marjorie de Boer. HURON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Meeting of the Huron County Pork Producers' Association will b. held: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22nd, 1978 1:00 P.M. LEGION HALL, CLINTON For the purpose of the proper business of the Annual Meeting, the election of Township Directors and such business as may come before the meeting. Guest Speaker: Sid Frellegh. Chairman of O.P.P.M.e. Topic - Nevi Grading System. Eimer Harding President Lloyd Stewart Secretary • 1' and Cheryl Armstrong and Lorrie Mann are the press reporters. During the club, "Focus on Living", the leader is Mrs. S. Brandon and the assistant leader is Mrs. D. Boughen. Each member is obligated to crochet, knit or quilt an ar- ticle before the end of this unit. Meeting two is to be held at Mrs. Brandon's home. - by Cheryl Armstrong and Lorrie Mann. .issued to Ted Johnston to build a garage on lot 12, concession 5. ' The Ministry of Housing presented a revised draft to council for a proposed sub- division of 16 lots on part lot 75. Bayfield Line and council approved the arrangement of the 16 lots on the plan. Mr. and Mrs. G. Nurse and architect Nick Hill were at the council meeting to present plans for a trailer camp on lot 19, concession 4 but no motions regarding this were recorded by council. A land severance requested by Darrell Abbott for a parcel of land ire Holmesville was referred to G.H. Stirling for investigation. The 1978 road budget as prepared by the superin- tendent was adopted by council. It was also moved that that the township apply for the balance of the 1977 road subsidy money. B.M. Ross submitted estimates to council of $50,000 to replace the Thompson bridge and $24,300 to replace the Deeve's bridge. Council requested alternative type structure prices on, the Thompson bridge. The Huron County Planning Department has agreed to prepare a spot zoning by-law as a model for the township to use in changing land use designation. Mr. Erskine of London Life was present at the council meeting to explain, the package of group benefits as offered by his company. The township agreed to par- ticipate and five employees signed applications. • It was moved by council that the grader operators be paid $6.01 per hour effective from January 1, 1978. When group benefits become ef- fective, the wages shall be $5.85 per hour plus benefits. The road superintendent is to bepaid $596.25 twice monthly. After group benefits become effective he will get paid $581.25 plus benefits. It was moved by council that $74.50 be written off the tax roll on A. Hummell's property and that $19.86 be removed from Willis Swit- zer's. Council carried a motion to grant $100 eitch to the Clinton Spring Fair and the Bayfield Fall Fair. M. East, Wm. Elliott and Art Bell will each be paid $5 for three wolves shot. Council adjourned to meet next on February 16. for export out of the province or for export trade. A special act of the legislature is needed for a commission to have these powers and the NFU asked Mr. Newman for such special legislation. The NFU also asked Mr. Newman to urge the federal government to put control of corn imports under the Canadian Wheat Board. Corn imports are presently under the Department of Trade and Commerce. The Canadian Wheat' Board, a federal agency has control over imports of wheat, oats and barley. If the Board had corn under its jurisdiction, producers would be protected from a flow of cheap U.S. corn. CHANGE IN NAME INDEPENDENT SHIPPER TO United Co -Operatives of Ontario Livestock Department Toronto Ship your livestock with FRANK VOOGEL Dashwood, Monday Is shipping day from Varna Stockyard previously Roy Scotchmer `Coll Dashwood 230-2707 or Bayfield 365-2636 By 7:30 a.m. Monday for prompt service No charges on pick-up YOUR'RE INVITED TO OUR THIRD ANNUAL FARM INDUSTRY SHOW Feb. 16 and 17, 1978 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Our EXETER LOCATION Highway 4 North See ONTARIO'S LARGEST INDOOR EXHIBITION0F JOHN DEERE EQUIPMENT Continuous Showing Of The Film - "Frontiers '78" Draws For Door -Prizes Exhibits And Representatives From: • The Big '0' Drain Tile Co. Ltd: '• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food • CIL • Northrup King & Co. • Chipman Chemicals Ltd. • Centralia College of Agricultural Technology All Will Be In Attendance To Meet With You NO ADMISSION CHARGE IJIJ___ Wit ���6160NSEBVICE. BLYfH EXETER (519)��5�1115 EXETER 235-1115 (519y5234244 JOHN DEERE (519}623 4244 A message about those who think they can .cheat UI: "Igotcaught ithrnyhandin your pocket:' What a shame. He thought it was some sort of a game to claim a little more Unemploy- ment Insurance than the law allowed. Now he's in trouble. He didn't report earnings and work while getting UI. "I mean, it was only a few bucks. You've got millions" We don't have any money. It all belongs to the people of Canada. And when you deliberately claim more than you're allowed by law, you're stealing from your neighbours, friends, fellow employees, employers and the Government of Canada. It's our job to pay UI benefits • fairly, efficiently and according to law. It's also our job to make sure the pro- gram is not abused by those who have little concern for their fellow citizens or the law of tho land. Getting UI when you're not . available for work is abuse, pure and simple. "Lots of people rip off UI. Why are you picking on me, and how'd you find out?" Not so fast. The vast majority of our claimants are completely honest. They use UI as it was intended—as a_ financial bridge between jobs. And no one's picking on you. Anyone we find abusing Unemploy- ment Insurance will be dealt with under the law. If you're caught, money improper- ly claimed must be paid back in full. It could mean you pay an administrative penalty. Or you could face prosecution under the Unemployment Insurance Act, or the Criminal Code of Canada. Conviction means a criminal record. UI employs almost 500 full-time trained claims investigators and, like any modern organization, we use new data-handling techniques to their best advantage: We match up Records of Employment with claim records to find the cheaters who don't report earnings while they're on UI. We don't like to prosecute. We'd rather avoid that painful process by telling people that if they cheat, they'll probably be caught. "I never really believed it was criminal!' Some people's attitudes toward Unemployment Insurance have been hard to explain. People who would never consider shoplifting or outright robbery have been willing to hide earnings from us to get more UI benefits than the law allows. Almost as if it were socially acceptable or even fun. Everyone knows this goes on. No one knows better than we do. Suppose you lose your job. If you've been paying into Unemploy- ment Insurance and you' qualify, you have a right to benefits. And we will respect thht right as long as you remember your obligations, too. Your obligation is to play i straight with us. And as long as you do that, we're proud to help you. 1 /u t ne,npG -ink' a (:orrmntssurn and the I )eparrment ,r/ .t Iwi ,r er and Immigration have heccone the ('arrada l:irrp/n•nzcnt and li mrugnatum Cmmrttssum. livr a Mlle. V n''l1 still see our la -al offices identified as ('neinplm�rte nt Insurance offices or Canada ,tlanpower• ( 'e?lyre'. 11.7ten they're together in one location, they'll by calk(' ('anadla Employment (;mires. Canada's Unemployment Insurance Program Working with people who want to work. Employment and Immigration Canada Bud Cullen, Minister Emplol et Immigration Canada Bud Cullen, Mlnlstre