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Reynolds gave a vote of appreciation to Ken Wise, Ray Wise, Don Middleton, Edward Deeves for in- stalling the ceiling fans and rayer held railings at the entrance of the church. Edward Wise reported on A.I M A letter was read from the Bishop. Ray Wise was nominated to be the new Lay Delegate Parish lists were handed out. The A. C W of St James' Middleton will meet Thur- sday evening at the horse of Doreen Welsh at 8 p.m. The leader in charge is Blanche Deeves. This will be '!'hank Offering meeting. Ed and John Deeves and John Semple travelled to Shallow Lake on Saturday with two teams from Clinton Legion to play euchre. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Usher were blessed with a baby girl, a first grandchild for Allen and June White nee Middleton i ot Ottawa Kippen WI remedy for meeting By Rena Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jones and family visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Moore visited relatives in the Kippen area last weekend. The annual meeting of Kippers East WI will com- mence with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. on April 20 at the home of Mrs. Grace Drum- mond. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gackstetter of Guelph at- tended the funeral of Archie Parsons last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex McMur- trie and Mr. and Mrs. Emer- son Anderson have returned from their winter holiday in the U.S.A. 4-H news The fifth meeting of the Kippen Kontinental Kookers was held at Hoggarths on March 29. Members discussed Chinese and In. 'an foods and dif- ferent kinds of spices, and prepared the dishes for the evening which were Kima with rice (Pakistan), Peanut Punch (Trinidad) and West Indian gingerbread. While sampling the delicious foods, plans were made for the par- ty. The party was held on April 2 at Binnendyks. Guests were: Helen Roberts, Yvette Binnendyk, Jane Papple, Kathy Rathwell and Wanda Robinson. The menu consisted of pumpkin soup, pork chops with cherry sauce, cold meats, cheese, French bread, salad, jellies, Dutch peach kuchen, apple pie Greek style, vegetable and macaroni casserole, punch and Scotch eggs. The Binnendyk ladies had the room beautifully decorates: and it made a nice party atmosphere. After the meal members played "guess the number ot jelly beans" which was won by Helen Roberts, "guess the content of the egg" which was won by Joan and Leda Binnendyk and Helen Roberts, "musical chairs" won by Diane Chalmers and Helen Roberts, and ' I'm go- ing to the moon". Prizes were provided by Joan and Marg. Helen Roberts thanked the leaders and the Riruit'ridyks FORAGE S EED • Specializes in the preparation of forage mixtures ® Uses only Certified No. 1 or Canada No. 1 seed in mixture-, • uy only the type of legume or grass you need *Custom Cleaning By appointment Londesboro Seed Plant 523-4399 ROBERT SHADDICK Recently the Junior Farmers held a Dramafest at Blyth with six counties taking part in it. Middlesex won the best play award. Here Rob Essery and Catherine Johns act out the Huron County production of "Yes Dear". ( Rod Hilts photo) Township r , dally sound Stanley township Inas a $9, 1/1- surplus Stanley township Clerk Mel Graham informed the April meeting of council that the township was in good health finan- cially. A $9,000 surplus was carried over from the end of the previous fiscal year. The $75,000 added to the reserve fund in 1982 brought the amount available when work begins on the new municipal complex to $170,000. The township has already collected $332,953 of the $396,725 interim tax collection for 1983. This represents 50 percent of the 1982 tax roll which municipalities are allowed to bill before setting the new mill rate. The farm purchased by the township five years ago was paid off in January 1983. Last year Stanley township's total revenue was $1,336,689 and total ex- penditures amounted to $1,345,000. George Baird and Paul McIntosh of Brucefield, and Fred Rockey of Vanastra, have been hired for 22 weeks under the Canada -Ontario Development program. I'he men will repair the exterior and in- terior of the rec hall, repair the steps leading to the lake, cut and remove roadside trees, paint the ball park building and plant trees throughout the township. The township's costs will be $3,750. The program w.!; pay the remaining $17,150 of which $16,500 will be wages, and the remainder supplies and transportation. Work began April 4. Council accepted the tender of Harry Donegan Construction Ltd. to crush, load and haul gravel for township roads for $2.20 per yard. The Donegan tender was the lowest ot the sax submitted. The highest was $2.75 per yard. A bylaw was passed setting the penalty for unpaid taxes at 15 percent per annum. Three tile drainage loan applications totalling $31,500 were approved. Due to several omissions, the report on the Lamont drain was referred back to the engineer for further study. The engineer's report on repairs to the Rathwell drain was read and April 18 at 8 p.m. set as the date for a court of revision in the township hall in Varna. Huron Federation of Agriculture discuss farm land tax Discussion of the proposed 100 per cent farm land tax rebate protwam was heated with tempers flaring during the monthly meeting of 'the Huron Federation of Agriculture. The meeting was held in Ethel April 7. 1'he final, decision of the meeting was to hold a special meeting, early this week, to discuss the proposed rebate tax system for rural property owners. A volunteer task force, organized as a result of last .not:th's meeting to examine the 100 per cent rebate, disclosed results of a special meeting held last Tuesday. President of the federation Tony McQuail, asked Bill Trick, secretary of the committee, to present a report. Before the report could be presented, Clete Dalton interjected. asking why the Huron federation's motion to oppose the 100 per cent rebate passed at the Mar. 3 meeting, was not presented at a recent Ontario federation directors', meeting. Mr. McQuail explained there was nothing in the resolution ordering the tederatinn Lo bring it for- ward at the provincial level. He noted the question was raised by other county federations. Admitting she was not a member of the federation, Alice Burt stated "this same subject was discussed five years ago by the federation. Then they were in opposition and now they are supporting the tax rebate. All the people I have talked to are opposed to a 100 per cent tax rebate." Restrained As the hostility was i.estrained, Mr. Trick ex- plair.ed the first formal meeting of the volunteer task Attention Formers WE PAY '20. TO °SO. PER HU DED WEIGHT FOR OLD, RECENTLY INJURED OR CRIPPLED COWS AND STEERS. MUST RE ALIVE AND DRUG FREE. CALL COLLEr.T 14 495. A DA Y , DAYS A WEED( MARK LEIS & SONS LIVESTOCid Milverton 595-4845 Sorving 9he avec In 9974 GROWERS NEEDED FOR NATTAWA SOYBEAN CONTRACTS "Hurry, only a few contracts left" Premiums up to $6.00 per bushel over published board price ALSO EXPORT MALTING BARLEY CONTRACTS NOW AVAILABLE GRAHTON 225-2360 MITCHELL 348-8433 HfNSALL 262-2527 force .4,,K held April 5 with .11in Armstrong, R.R. 4, WInghanl, arc.•lairned ,lhairman. carve of the eight members attended. "We discussed the man- date given the committee as defined in the resolution. We felt time is of the essence. The 100 per cent rebate issue rte, 1t'r 1:!depth research ,• _b• 'iot,':(! it opposition is v .ic 1i, 1 must be done soon because of the advanced tage of the legislation. 'We have reviewed the integrity i1i' tl.ie Ontario ,'edcraticln of Agriculture in i11aint.ain that the present stature of the organization must be stressed. Mr. T'r'ick listed sevn a! gtGups opposed to the proposed legislation. including Pees Federation of Agriculture; Huron County Coun^il; Bruce County CourL1l; Grey Toronto, it would be valuable Federation of Agriculture; to hold a general meeting in and the Simcoe Federation Huron County to discuss the of Agriculture The Halton 100 per cent rebate Federation and Essex proposal." Federation are reviewing Insight the proposal. "The committee will have "It was due to the urgency the opportunity to gain in - of the matter that our sight to various viewpoints committee approved that a and gather additional in - report be given tonight. We formation", explained Mr. are requesting a review for McQuail. "I propose April 19 alternatives to the as the date for the special program", explained Mr. meeting to deal with the Trick. "We must move topic. Holding a meeting was quickly or no alternatives agreeable to the com- will remain. If directed. a mittee." He felt the special resolution will be sent to the meeting justified "the O.F.A.meeting inToronto on fairness to the county April 20." The proposed rebate system glees rural lan- downers the opportunity to apply for a 100 per cent tax rebate on farm land and outbuildings taxes. (Owners will pay 100 per cent taxes on their residence and an imaginary lot. 'Vlr. '1 rick felt the program rearuires refinement and discussion. "The policy of the program is only outlined in a small booklet." Mr. McQuail announced he had discussed the issue with the committee. "ft is a concern of the federation. There has not been a r?enerai meeting called to discuss the rebate proposal. In the in terest of gathering more infor matinn and offering the committee to meet again before the April 20 C.F.A. directors' meeting in APPLIANCE REPAIR Large or $moll, we'll fix them all... Our repair experts will have your appliance in tip top shape fast. Can us today. PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" VARNA 482-7103 523-4221 , WORKHORSES OF A DIFFERENT COLOF. N.014 '.4,1 11 rwrh ono . nr (1,11 1 9I`P •,t1 , ('W gasnl''le SD I A ,44(1,1hn, cP •A ,2 ,r r,Ps ,rat 1,v' A,P!",wt ,', rArr, a hnAv, •)) rrT, '- 'fi 'n,•.vn'j and d 'PVPrsn Sl,au`,1C 1� .v n, 51nP G W))1. I',tS'lrnr And ,1,afI r rr,r1/, Ar rrf n„• PnQ,r,P aS 40 . . ' t,"1 -^ j0r ,44 Pnl vvh,, h mnar.0 M U ROTA' TRACTOR CANADA LTD SHAPORTH 527-0110 M EQUIPMENT:; LIMITED federation as a whole." Grey township councillor, Murray Bray questioned the reaction of the tax rebate at the recent provincial sleeting. John Nesbitt replied, 'There doesn't seem to be many counties excited about the proposal. Only about three or four. The minister of agriculture, Dennis '1'im- brell, assured us that it would be written in the legislation that property rights would not be lost and foreign owned land would not be able to apply for the rebate. I suggest we pass a motion to take the Huron county stand to the provincial meeting." Stalling "We are entering into a stalling situation," stated the reeve of Stanley town- ship, Paul Steckley. "It seems the federation in general opposes the 100 per cent tax rebate. Let's discuss it tonight and present it to the province." An unidentified spokesman was concerned that the true feeling of the county was not being realized. "I feel this meeting is stacked by those in op- position to the rebate." A frustrated Mr. McQuall explained the proposed tax rebate was announced in various farm related publications in 1981. Noting there was no opposition in 1981, he said, "much of this discussion has now resur- faced. If I am going to represent the federation as president, 1 feel the whole membership should be represented." The reason for a special meeting, Mr. McQuail explained is because, "I just have a real insecurity that tonight's meeting is only a representative of the whole membership. "Let's make sure the democratic structure of the federation remains intact. Democracy has to be made to work and work fairly," explained Mr. McQuail. "The committee was agreeable to hold a special meeting. I have no desire to sabotage any specific group. 1 feel I have to represent the whole of the county." A resident of Ashfield township complimented Mr. McQuail for representing the majority of the county. He insisted that the federation, "go back to the grassroots and speak for them all." Mr. McQuail agreed, "what the grassroots say is very important. Therefore 11 am calling a special meeting to be held April 19 in the Clinton high school cafeteria at 8:30 p.m. so we can be sure of our position." Another spokesman asked if this date allowed time following the meeting to draft a proposal to present at the provincial directors' meeting the following day. Federation director, Jim McIntosh stated, "this has to be discussed much earlier, within the next seven days." "I believe time is being wasted", shouted Mr. Dalton. "I don't believe this meeting is stacked. If it was, there would be people standing outside the door." Noting the 11:00 p.m. adjournment procedure, Mr. McQuail raised his gavel and announced the meeting as adjourned. Following a discussion with Jim McIntosh and various coinmittee mem- ber s, Mr. McQuail adrnitted the April 19 date was too rushed to present a proposal to the provincial meeting the following day. He announced a special meeting would be scheduled early this week. ( Editor's note: The special meeting to discuss the pro- posed 100 per cent tax rebate will be held Thursday, April 14, 8:30 p.m. in the Clinton high school gymnasium. At- tending will be a spokesman of the Huron Federation of Agriculture voluntary task force concerning the tax pro- posal; Harvey Tasker, representing the Assessment Branch of the Ministry of Treasury; Nancy Bardeski of O.M.A.F. who is involved with the rebate proposal; a representative of the O.F.A. to express the provincial feder'ation's position; and Paul Steckley, reeve of Stanley township Spot dance winners By Mary Merner Sympathy of the communi- ty is extended to Yenny Dimaline and family on the death of Hugh Dimaline on March 25. G.N.E. Peter Dimaline of Shilo Manitoba is spending two weeks with his mother. Shelley Merner and Michelle Dillon visited on March 30 and 31 with An- drea Ribey of Seaforth. Shelley Merner attended and enjoyed the weekend of March 25, 26 and 27 camping at Camp Kirkton. 12 Brownies and three leaders from Seaforth attended. The Canadian Foresters of Court Constance and Con- stantine held their Spring dance on April 2 at the Seaforth and District Com- munity ('entre. The music was supplied by Mystery Train. Door Prizes were won by Doug Anstett and Claire McClure. Spot dances were won by John and Jane Hoggart, Ken Nesbitt and Sheila Thomp- son. Tony Van Rakel and Diane Stevenson, John and Barbara Jewitt, ,Jim Preszcator and .Joan Jervis. Proceeds from the evening went to the new Seaforth Community ('entre. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Preszcator visited on Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. oPP report the (;oderrch ()PP r eported one accident on the weekend that sent a Rayfield area man to hospital with major Injuries Donald Vanderhaar, 27, of It R 2 Rayfield was nor- i.hbound on County Road 31, south of county road 13, in (;cxlerich Township on April 10, when the accident oc- curred Vanderhaar's vehicle slammed into a sign and cane to rest in the east ditch Damage to his vehicle Is psi united at $3.000 Frank Riley of Seaforth. Miss Margie Whyte of Guelph, Rex Adams of Canberra, ( capital city of Australia) were Easter weekend visitors with Mrs. W.L. Whyte, Bill and Mrs. Harold Whyte. Easter weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson were Mr. and Mrs. Terence Hunter of Col- borne Township, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson, Jef- frey and Gregory of Oakville. Bob Thompson and Michele I,auzon of London and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thompson, Leisa, Cheryl and vvillre, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Nesbitt of Egmond- ville. Mrs. J. Merner of Kit- chener visited on Faster Monday with the Carl Merner family. Leatherback turtle rests at museum Ottawa — A specimen of the Leatherback turtle, Canada's largest reptile, was added to the vertebrate zoology collections of the National Museum of Natural Sciences last year. Are you over 60 or turning 71 before December 31, 1983 ? If you are and wl{h to 'I tura I,f, If,/ uur,rr,r- f,(1,1 your I7 R S P Coll ARNOLD STINNISSEN 117 Goderich Strr•r•t roar Scofortl, e; 527-0410 We have other 5 year investments at very competitive rates Aftk WELCOME... employees of THE HAIR WAREHOUSE London ) to a Blue Cress major medical and dental Plan. Lori Senay 170 York S0,4P, ( 044(100 ontar,o NRA I A9 .5'2(519)419 0136 0 PV 1'A ra,o E CROSS