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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-03-16, Page 11Page 10—The Wingham Advance -Times, March 16, 1983 INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE CHAMPS—Crawford Dodgers won the championship of the Wingham Industrial Hockey League Monday night with a victory over Stainton Spitfires in the second game of their playoff series. Members of the Dodger team include: (back) Kevin Hickey, Bob Remington, Harry Train, Bob Johnston, Tom MacLean, Ken Tervit, Ian Deslauriers; (front) Dave Martin, Jon Bateson, Ray Baynton, Bob Armstrong, Kevin Tervit. Absent are Murray Gardner and Ron Reiger. The Dodgers jumped into a quick 4-0 lead by the midway point of the first period and went on to victory. Foreign ownership up 30 per cent in Huron Absentee foreign owner- ship continues to escalate in Huron County and farmers are being encouraged to pre- sent facts to Minister of Agriculture and Food Dennis Timbrell. At the annual Humin County Federation of Agri- culture's members of parlia- ment dinner held in Clinton on Saturday, the question of absentee foreign ownership dominated the concerns pre- sented by Federation com- mittees and commodity groups. "The reason the province is not acting is because they don't think it is a problem," said MPP Jack Riddell (Lib. -Huron -Middlesex) not- ing that according to govern- ment statistics, only one per THE CASE FOR GOOD BUSINESS SENSE The representative for the Wingham territory will be in the area every Tuesday. Imakes t simply good senseto meet with the representative of the Federal Business Development Bank who will soon COUNSELLING be in your area. There is no obligation - and no costto you. And there is so much you could gain for your business. Come talk with us if you need financial aid, inthe form of loans, loan guarantees or equity participation. Presently, you may even qualify for a Small Business Invest- ment Grant and thus be entitled to up to a 40/0 rebate on specified loan interest. We have experienced counsellors who can help you plot a course of growth and ensure the success of your business. We can provide you with direction to government assistance, both federal and provincial, as well as other vital information. For an appointment call F.B.D.B. (Stratford) and ask for Rob Swim at 271-5650 (collect). Federal Business Banque federale Development Bank de developpement Your success is our only business Cana a cent of Ontario farmland is foreign owned. "I know those figures are erroneous," added MPP Riddell. The Concerned Farmers for Ontario Farmland point- ed out the figures are parti- cularly erroneous in Huron.. - This group was formed early in 1982 following a seminar on the subject in Stratford. "Huron County has had a 30 per cent increase in for- eign ownership in the past year. In the centre of the buying area, Morris Town- ship had about 200 acres for- eign owned three years ago, 2,000 acres one year ago and now 4,000 acres are foreign owned," stated Doug Gar- niss of RR 4, Wingham, rep- , resenting the concerned" farmers group. "if absentee ownership can be controlled by legisla- tion in Prince Edward Is land, Manitoba, Saskatche- wan and Alberta, why not in Ontario?" asked Mr. Gar- niss. Having received his an- swer from MPP Riddell, Mr. Garniss asked "What should we be doing?" "Present your facts to the minister (Timbrell )," said MPP Riddell. "A letter from you people is worth more than Murray (Elston -Liberal MP for Huron -Bruce) or I getting up in the legisla- ture." Reeve Paul Steckle of Stanley Township agreed ab- sentee foreign ownership is a serious problem in Huron County. "We appreciate the sup- port bf any municipality," said Huron Federation presi- dent Tony McQuail of RR 1, Lucknow. "it's one of the areas where with a` joint ef- fort, we could make our case clearly." Mr. Garniss noted the de- trimental effects absentee foreign ownership has in the local area. both socially and economically. "Land tends to be pur- chased in large blocks over a short period of time, and either run as a large corpor- ate entity, or the land rented out on short-term leases. Barns, farmhouses, fences and woodlots are often demolished as a nuisance," Mr. Garniss said. Saying foreign ownership destroys the family farm, the Wingham area farmer said it also limits.expansion of present farms and makes it difficult for 'beginning farmers to enter the industry because absentee foreign buyers have the money to outbid local farmers. Mr. Garniss said in good financial times the competi- tion pushes land prices higher and in bad times the land is bought for as little as possible. Absentee foreign owner- ship also threatens the farm- ers' lifestyle said Mr. , Garniss. As foreign owned land increases there are fewer farmers, resulting in the loss of churches, com- munity halls, stores, farm equipment suppliers and even whole hamlets. The Concerned Farmers for Ontario Foodland fear the control of agriculture will go to agribusiness and corporations leading to food price increases and soil ero- sion will increase with drains failing, leading to a decrease in yields, said Mr. Garniss. "This absentee foreign ownership has a direct im- pact 'on young farmers by breaking the cycle of retiring farmers turning over their farms to young beginning farmers. By their aggressive,, purchasing of the best farm- land at world prices they are establishing the price of farms, tnuch higher than the realistic market value for this area," added Hans Ras- mussen of the Federation's Young Farmers committee. Alternate sources of energy, assistance for begin- ning farmers and drainage and soil erosion were other agriculture concerns dis- cussed at the dinner. The federation's energy committee has three major concerns. Their first concern is to see the Ontario Ministry of Agri- culture and Food (OMAF) do research in the area of how to reduce the amount of non- renewable resources (fuel, chemicals and soil) used in food production. "An investment in re- search and 'development to- day will ensure tomorrow's food production," comment- ed Paul Kopp, chairman of the energy committee. The energy committee also calls for' a reduction of "red tape" incurred by farmers who wish to sell . their produce to an energy producer. "This will by no means produce a food shortage or create a devastating effect to the consumer, but it will most definitely help stabilize farm income. If a farmer had the choice this year to cover his costs by selling some corn to an energy pro- ducer, he will be encouraged to produce next year and it will be profitable to sell on the food market," said Mr. Klopp. MP Murray Cardiff (PC - Huron -Bruce) encouraged the federation to pursue the matter with the federal government, saying he has made some requests on be- half of an alcohol producer and has yet to received any replies. The federation's third con- cern is a continued emphasis to have Ontario Hydro's power corridors and hydro lines constructed in places where they will havea mini- mum effect on agriculture. The Young Farmers com- mittee called for long-term agricultural programs for young farmers, more money for tile drainage programs, Farm Credit mortgage rates at two points below prime, speedy implementation of the agribond concept and sufficient quotas at a fair price for beginning farmers. MPP Murray Elston asked at what level financial assistance should be started. Mr. Rasmussen suggested a provincial program simi- lar to Saskatchewan's whereby residents with land purchases since Dec. 17, 1982 will have mortgage rates re- bated down to eight per cent for the first five years and 12 per cent for the next five years on amounts up to $350,000. He said this could be done in stages as it is in Nova Scotia where amounts start at $150,000. Mr. Riddell said the pro- vincial budget is expected in May and there may be assistance for beginning farmers announced at that time. He also anticipates an announcement in the next couple of weeks regarding a reduction of tile drainage loan rates. Revise f BRUSSELS — Grey Township, which last year charged a general rate for all types of building permits, now has special fees for various types of con- struction. The new fee schedule was adopted at a council meeting March 7. This year the cost of a permit, for farm -related building will be $25 for the base fee plus $2 for each $1,000 worth of construction. For other types of con- struction, the base fee will be $25, plus $3 per $1,000. For farm related alterations and repairs, there is a $25 base fee plus $2 per $1,000 and for other re- pairs and alterations, the cost is $20 plus $3 per $1,000. Permits are not required for alteration and repair projects costing less than $2,500, and there is no charge for demolition. Permits are not required for roofing, eavestroughing or siding for farm buildings, and are not necessary for residential roofing or eavestroughing. Previously, the township's general rate was a flat fee of $15, plus $1 per $1,000. Council has also established dog license fees. Price for a license for a male or spayed female dog is $5, with an additional charge of $15 for a charge of $15 for each additional male or spayed female. License cost for a first female dog is $10 with a $30 charge for each additional female. A kennel license costs $50 this year, up from $25, and registration papers must be. produced for dogs in kennels, otherwise the usual per -dog rate applies. Tags are required for all dogs over the age of two months. OTHER BUSINESS In other business council: Scheduled a special meeting March 10 for discussion of the township's draft zoning bylaw. Dates for public meetings on zoning will be announced later; Accepted the proposal of Frank Cowan for insurance coverage for 1983; Made application to Summer Employment s for Canada for the hiring of students to catalogue plots m Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel, and Cranbrook Cemetery; Scheduled a meeting for 1:30 March 28 for discussion of the Pratt Drainage Works; Agreed that the township's financial statement should be included with tax billing.. its in May; Authorized the road superintendent to advertise for about 25,000 cubic yards of gravel,, and for crushing and hauling. Hirst C lice Pay TV will soon be available in Wingham. 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