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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-12-18, Page 17• dress fair pricing for aural Planning and Development in Guelph, argued that while the family farm would continue to be the dominant form of farfn ownership, it would be a very different family operation from the one currently known. The family farm of tie future, Douglas stated, will be more capital -intensive, more specialized in its production at a point in time, but more flexible as to production alternatives over time. Financial manage- ment, coupled with market-driven produc- tion planning, will become the key to suc- cess. Farmers, he said, will explore other sources of income apart from receipts from sale of arm produce. The role and percep- tion of part-time farming will change great- ly. GATT AND AGRICULTURE The history and implications of GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) for agriculture were covered in a paper presented by Mike Gifford of Agriculture Canada. From agriculture's perspective, GATT has a mixed track record. Some tariffs on agricultural products have been reduced through GATT. On the other hand, GATT has proved largely ineffective in dealing with non -tariff measures such as export sub- sidies. As well, GATT rules covering agriculture have become full of exceptions and deviations. Canada's interest in GATT is obvious. Ex- ports are close to 50 per cent of farm cash receipts. Our trade interests fall under three categories: * improve and secure access to export markets * bring subsidies under more effective inter- national discipline, and * re-establish contractual balance of rights and obligations. What we are prepared to pay will be a politically and economically sensitive issue. It is up to the agricultural industry to make its vii'•••® true`*, f;iffnrri ct•atari IMAIITDATORY CHECKOFF - The OFA convention adopted the recom- mendations of a committee which examined mandatory, refundable checkoff Delegates approved a proposal that: * OFA should work with the provincial government to develop a legislative framework within which general farm organizations would be able to finance themselves * OFA should apply for the mandatory, refundable type check -off legislation once it is in place, and * an implementation committee be established to proceed on these proposals. All farmers share in the benefits generated by an effective farm lobby organization; however, only a portion of the farm community voluntarily provides finan- cial support to these lobbying efforts. In 1969, it was proposed that all farmers con- tribute to a central fund through some kind of levy, and that the fund support the opera- tions of generally -directed farm organiza- tions. The 1984 OFA convention set up a commit- tee chaired by Jack Wilkinson, second vice- president of the OFA, to look at the prac- ticality of a mandatory check -off arrange- ment. After a year-long review, the commit- tee recommended that the provincial government be asked to develop legislation which would give a farm organization ac- cess to a check -off to finance its activities. Developing the legislation would require defining a general farm organization, speci- fying the criteria that would guide the check -off and refund process, and identify- ing where the check -off would ideally apply. The committee felt strongly that OFA could still maintain membership fees, con- trol the size of its organization, and allow counties to retain their existing grant and levy system with a check -off in place. Pur- suit of the committee proposal would assure additional funds and not threaten existing arrangements. Catholic schools should be more political Catholic school boards across Ontario should be more political while retaining their Catholicism, says the executive direc- tor of the Ontario Separate School Trustee's Association. Ernest Nyitrai and Sister Elaine Dunn of OSSTA spoke on what the organization does for Catholic school boards across the pro- vince, while speaking to trustees of the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board "You have to stand up and champion separate school funding," said Nyitrai. He said the "crux of the issue" on extending funding to Grades 11, 12 and 13 at Catholic high schools is the perceived loss of teaching jobs. Nyitrai told the Huron -Perth school board that it has to repeatedly state that it will co-operate with the neighboring public school boards on the staffing issue. The Huron Perth Separate School Board is planning a Catholic high school in Stratford to open in September of 1986. The principal of that school, Daniel Bishop, was in the area last week talking to Grade 8 Students. "Our system is based on the teachings of Christ." thf executive director said. Catholicism is important to the separate school system. Nyitrai said trustees should talk about the benefits of a Catholic school system. He also said separate school funding should be ex- plained as often as possible. "It's a reality, in Ontario as in other pro- vinces, that we have a dual system. One is denominational the other is non- , denominational," he said. "Separate schools have been operating since at least 20 years before Confedera- tion," added the executive director. Sister Elaine focused her speech on the Catholic faith being taught in schools. She said not only should this faith come from the students and teachers, but also the trustees. She suggested Mass be celebrated by both teachers and trustees before salary negotia- tions. The religion consultant for OSSTA, Sister Elaine said at least two professional development days a year should be devoted to faith. School board chairman Ron Marcy sum- med up the talks by noting that separate schools can't be parallel to public schools. "We are different," he said. Premium increase protest BY STE:PHAN IE: I.E:VESQUE Facing a 98 per cent insurance prernrurn increase. the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board is taking the pro- blem of increased liability insurance premiunis tr. the prm incial government. At its November meeting, the Catholic school bourn unanimously passed a resolu- tion which gill be forwarded to provincial Attorney -General Ian Scott l'he main thrust of the resolution CHI'S for the provuu 1,11 go%.ernrnenl to take action to reduce • excessit e lawsuits and court awards" The school hoard's Superintendent of business and finance, .lack Lane, said the awards are • scary ", because of their high dollar value He blames the recentl} chang- ed E'amillaw Reform Act. Since that enactment. family members such as aunts, uncles dlllt l"11nu..> il, . LA.t. a Ird1I4 U u., beneficiaries. The school board paid $8,768 for its annual insurance premium. That coverage ended October 31 and the renewal premium is $17,322. School bus operators are also facing in- surance premium increases of 100 per cent and more. This. said the superintendent, results in costly contracts with school bus operators. Lane said down the road, if courts con- tinue to award high costs, liability insurance carriers will cancel policies. That. he said. could result in school boards and municipalities becoming their own insurers. One astronomical claim could put a public institution into bankruptcy. The resolution is seeking support from school boards across the province and municipalities in Huron and Perth Counties. Goderich horse is parade champion The Flying Doctor. The Golden American Saddlebred stallion owned. trained and shown by Dianne Foster of Ravenwood Stable, RR 6, Goderich was named for the second year in a row the 1985 Parade Horse Champion of Ontario. The presentation was made at the annual awards banquet of the Ontario Saddlebred Association held in Peterborough on Nov. :d0 The Doctor competed for points at 10 dif- ferent shows held across Ontario including Peterborough, Markham All Saddlebred Show, CNE, London, Wyoming, Forest, Bar- rie, Rockton, Brigden and Markham Fair. The highlight of the show season came in August when The Doctor was shown at the Golden American Saddlebred World Cham- pionship Show held annually at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio. The top Golden Saddlebreds presently being shown competed in the class and The Flying Doc- tor placed third. Graduate Gayle, wife of Danny Vincent, M.S.S., and daughter of Melvyn and Evelyn ( nee Breckow, Goderich) Brocklebank, recently received the degree of Master of Education at Convocation at York University, Toronto. Mrs. Brocklebank - Vincent is the consultant at Ajax High School. THE HAVEN Hw . 8 Clinton 482-3489 Appearing this weekend Thurs.-Fri.-Sat. "WHITE FROST" Come ... Rock with the best!! 'MAYHAM" $10. a single $15. per couple Price includes one - 26 oz. of champagne & 2 lunches. We are participating in the driver designation program. DOUG, VI and STAFF wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 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