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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-10-29, Page 9Low farm income is the critial issue In a meeting with Premier David Peter- son and the full provincial cabinet, leaders of Ontario's agricultural community have demanded increased financial support for the province's beleaguered farmers. "If being poor means earning less than $10,000, then we have 22 per cent more com- mercial farmers below the poverty line than we did a decade ago," says Harry Pelissero, President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). "In fact, families who depend on the farm for the majority of their income are four times more likely to be poor than those who look off -farm for their means of livelihood." Mr. Pelissero headed the OFA seven - person executive committee who presented their annual brief to cabinet. The farm leaders argued that government support for Ontario's farm industry falls well below the national average, and lags behind support ai given by other provinces. Government lor assistance per dollar of farm production in Ontario is 82 per cent of that provided in Alberta, 72 per cent of that provided in Saskatchewan, and less than half of that provided. in Quebec. The four provinces together. account for over 82 per centof agricultural production in Canada. • The OFA asked the provincial govern- ment to increase its financial support par- ticularly to commercial farmers, and to establish a new provincial emphasis on rural development. Other major recommen- dations to Cabinet included: *significant im- provements to the crop insurance program, calling for additional provincial funds and negotiations to change federal legislation • *modifications to the stabilization program so that cost of production can displace historic prices as the key element in the pay- out formula *intensification of efforts to improve com- modity marketing *a call for an extraordinary deficiency pay- ment to. producers in 1986 to maintain operator viability in the face of collapsing commodity prices *implementation of the agri-mortgage con- cept, regardless of federal participation *maintenance of Ontario's vigilant stance with respect to agriculture in U.S.-Canada trade discussions *a province -wide initiative to improve waste management, including -more and better information on current and alternative waste management practices revised standards and regulations for the siting. and operation of landfills -funding for research . *consideration of other initiatives to im- prove the financial situation of Ontario farmers, including: -mortgage insurance for rural properties -negotiation with the federal government and other provinces to remove provisions in regional programs that affect farmers' competitiveness within Canada -further integration of financial assistance programs for farmers -allowing private mortgages under the • Beginning Farmers Assistance Program. CCB chit holds dinner • The Huron County Health Unit sponsored a Health Fair at Central Huron Secondary School on October 23. One of the numerous displays was the St. John Ambulance's. Here, Gary Renaud demonstrates the ked -extraction device which is used to remove patients' with suspected spinal injuries. (Anne Narejko photo) Students start fund raising By Dawn Hunking CLINTON - This year Cent l Secondary School (CHSS) is In another fund raising campaig selling oranges and grapefruit fr River, Florida. These oranges and grapefruit have few seeds and are sweet and juicy. CHSS sold oranges and grapefruits last year also, and proved to be a successful fund raiser. The money they raise, will be used for paying off the budgets and will help pay for a jukebox for the school cafeteria. Everyone who sells oranges and grapefruit are eligible to win prizes. Anyone who sells six boxes, get their name put into a ..draw for a waterbed,,,If they sell.two boxes, "they can win a tanking bear Or a talking snowman. If the entire school can sell a whole truckload, anyong who sells at least six boxes, gets their name put into a draw for a T.V. The top seller gets $75, second, $50 and third, $25. Random prizes are also given out Huron ching ill be India CLINTON - The CCB Club held their Thanksgiving dinner in the Wesley Willis United Church Hall on the October 21. Entertainment followed the dinner with Ken Lingelbach from Seaforth reading a humerous story about the Music Box. This was followed with Marie Flynn and the Huron Strings, playing some old favorite Tunes, which were danced'to by members. Helen Sutherland thanked the ladies of the church for the dinner they served. The. CCB Club's next general meeting will be November 18. Members hope to have a good turn out for the ticket draw. 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CALL ANN OR CAROLE TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR TRAWL NEEDS AT 482-9300 lrlembera and Non-Morathetris Welcome E every day, and they include free formal tickets, free dance passes' a free yearbook,• wine glasses and coolie cups. The homeroom that sells the most oranges and grapefruits, gets a pizza party at lunch time. The school's goal is to sell one-truckloatt - The fruit can be picked up at the back of the school on Dec. 3. If there is a change in delivery, there will be a notice in the newspaper. These oranges and grapefruits are not sold in stores, so order yours now. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1986—Page 9 Schools face responsibility... from page 1 For instance, today's youth realize that they will face the financial responsibilities of looking after the aged Baby Boom generation. Gone are the days of looking at the world through rose colored glasses as the youth generation did in the 1960s. As a teenager of that era, Ms. Telford remembered, "When I was a kid my biggest responsibility was not to put a dent in my parents' car. The biggest limitation I was aware of was not being able to stay up past • my parents' bedtime at night." Laws surrounding youth actions have also drastically changed in the past decade. In 198$ the federal government brought the Young Offenders Act into play, replacing the 1908 Juvenile Delinquents Act. The YOA was designed to make young of- fenders more accountable for their actions, as well' as to meet the special needs and rights of young people. It was heralded as one of the most significant pieces of social policy legislation to be passed in recent years. Ms. Telford noted, "It was touted interna- tionally as being a very progressive piece of legislation." " Yet, Ms. Telford believes that the YOA hasnot adequately served its purposes or the needs of youth. "The legislation is loaded with contradic- tions. 'This new ruling will take some time to clarify and develop to come into full force impact." The YOA legislation says that young peo- ple should be held more responsible for their behavior, blit in the same sentence it reads "...but not always as accountable as adults since they are not yet fully mature." The act, Ms. Telford says, takes the em- phasis away from offering guidance and counselling to young offenders and stresses the • words "supervision, discipline and control." The act, she says, places great emphasis on the rights of youth, but not on the needs. "We're leaving a'lot of kids at risk, kids that we could do so much for." Instead of placing priorities on counsell- ing and treatment for young offenders, Ms. Telford noted, "The court doesn't have the power to order any treatment under the Young Offenders' Act." She explained that while a judge can order special counselling for a young offender, he must have the consent of the youth. She cited an example of a youth who appeared in court, consented to treatment at the London Psychiatric Hospital, then after attending a few sessions, refused' further counselling. He was returned to court but the judge could not or"der the conthihaiion of treattnent: The judge could only suggest that counselling be continued. Youth rights appear to hold more weight under the new legislation. Such was the case in a trial in Woodstock. A child confessed to NOTICE Ratepayers of The Town of Clin- ton are reminded that the Four- th instalment of 1986 Taxes are due and payable by Nov. 15, 1986 at TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE or to Box 400, Clinton, Ont. NOM1LO. his mother that he had committed sect al assaults. The mother took the case to the courts, but it was thrown out on a technicali- ty because she had not informed him of his rights at the time the charge was laid. The YOA clearly states, "Young people have a right to the least interference with their freedom that is compatible with the protection of society, their own needs and their families' interests; they have a right to be informed of their rights and freedoms." The rights of youth may be met under the YOA, but, Ms. Telford stresses, "it seems more difficult for a child to get treatment." She said that some youth who shoplift, steal, or commit other crimes are often ac- ting out their emotional problems. This, again goes back to the basic difficulties that young people have today in coping with the demands and 'pressures of their world. "Children don't always know what's best for them. Psychiatric help can provide car- ing people who have a sense of what's best for them. It concerns me that a child is given that much responsibility to decide . what treatment is best for them. It can be overwhelming." Ms. Telford stressed that education and the school system has a vital role to play in the protection and security of young people today. "The family structure is chaoging and more responsibility is falling on the teachers' shoulders," she said. She further noted that more young people are living in- dependently outside of the family unit and the school system may be one of the only stable forces in"their lives and teachers the only adult' guidance that is readily available. "The school can represent a place of safe- ty for kids today. School is consistent and. there is security in being with the same peo- ple everyday." How are teachers and the school system coping with this increased responsibility? There is a' new push on life skills and lifestyle education with courses that deal in family violence and new services for young people who come from separated families. "The new legislation has made some ser- vice gaps, therefore more counselling needs are turning up in the schools," Ms. Telford noted. Sh said that teachers" may not feel qualified to deal with these situations, and resources may not be available to help young people. She stressed that the teaching profession can work to help make changes in the Young Offenders' Act. She noted that the public as a whole has a voice in the way that the YOA is im- plemented '.'and the courts can set 'new precedents. To the teachers she stressed, "You are a strong, organized group. If you can identify the needs of your students and make a noise about it, you may get some help." To Suzanne Salverda, R.R. 1, Clinton Kara Leigh Strong, Clinton Larry Dalrymple, Brucefield Torah Anderson, Clinton Richard Rody, R.R. s. Clinton On October 31 November 1 November 1 November 1 November 3 Gerrard's of Goderich and Lee's of Clinton Why the name change? Glad you asked! A summary of our store's history is essential to sort it all out. In 1946 Sam & Sol Gerofsky said goodbye to the army. Drawing ort their previous experience they bought out a small clothing store in their home town of Stratford. Certainly there were the inevitable start-up pro - blame but In pie end the venture was successful. It was then decided to expand the operation into a chain of family oriented stores. First to Goderich in 1950 and then to other towns in Southwestern Ontario. One of the outlets brought into this expanding chain operated under the trade name of Gerrard's. It was therefore, decided to use this particular logo on all of the stores, and for the next 30 odd years this name. More recently, Sam & Sol retired from the parent Gerrard's firm returning to the Clinton & Goderich stores. Continuing to trade under the Gerrard name became very confusing to the suppliers who could not dif- ferentiate between the two operations. To alleviate this problem, it was decided to use the name of Lee's. The name was the original trading name of our Clinton store when that store was acquired in 1956. So now we have it - Gerrard's to Lee's. We are located in Goderich & Clinton. The staff and management remain the same, and the same friendly service Is still there. To Celebrate we are offering you, our valued customers... 3 Days onlyff Everything October 30, 31, in the Store November 1 30. Sale applies in Goderich & CIi`i'ottort LEE'S SHOPPING CE TRE GODERICH CLINTON (formerly Gerrards) (formerly Lee's of Clinton) 54 Courthouse Sq. 524-9552 23 Victoria St. 482-9711