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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-04-20, Page 14•A14. — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 20, 1983 OVER 600 RURAL residents filled the Clinton high school auditorium Thursday to discuss the proposed 100 per cent farmland tax rebate. Eligible voters rejected the proposal 393-86. Landowners fear the loss of property rights If the new proposal Is passed by the province. A motion opposing the proposal will be presented at an O.F.A. directors' meeting In Toronto today. (McPhee photo) Rebate proposal rejected BY SHELLEY MCPHEE Dennis Timbrell filled the Clinton high school auditori- um on April 14 when more than 600 farmers met to discuss the minister of agri- culture's proposed farmland tax rebate plan: As happened five years ago when Mr. Timbrell, then minister of health. filled the auditorium with his proposal to close the Clinton hospital, again hundreds of area peo- ple spoke out in opposition to his newest proposal. By a 393 to 86 vote, farmers solidly rejected Mr. Tim- brell's plan which is propos- ing a 100`pnt tax rebate on farmland. Farmers have referred to the program as a "hand out" scheme which may eventually destroy their rights to private land ownership. Essex County Warden Jack Morris warned that the re- bate program could put farm- ers in a very vulnerable position. He reminded that crowd that taxes pay for required services such a police and fire protection, municipal and roads. Warden Morris stressed that the present 50 per cent rebate system, "is right and fair. We should pay for the services our farmland re- quires." Despite strong assurances from Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) executive member Bridgit Pyke: from Nancy Bardechi, agriculture ministry representative and Harvey Tasker from the. mini- stry of revenue, farmers strongly opposed the plan. With the farmersover- whelming vote of rejection came a motion', requesting the OFA yeconsider its pre- sent endorsement of the proposed program. and a request that the Ontario gov- ernment to continue the pre- sent 50 per cent rebate system until a suitable alter- native is found. With the motion, the Huron County Federation of Agriculture joins Bruce. Peel and Simcoe County Federa- tions. Huron County Council and the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario in their opposition ' to the plan. The motion will be presented at an OFA directors' meeting in Toronto on April 20. Stanley Township Reeve Paul Stecklc explained Huron County Council's position by noting that the proposed plan would exclude small business operations and other farm - related enterprises, also suf- fering the effects of a poor economy. "Fm afraid we're opening an issue that will have long social impact and upheaval." he stated. Tom Jackson of Peel County called Mr. Timbrell's program. "the biggest show job ever put onto farmers in this province.' Bill .longejan of Godcrich Township. vice president of the Christian Farmers noted, "Our federation has been advocating the removal of education taxes from prop- erty tax for years, Education tax is a people tax. it should he gathered in other ways.' He strongly urged the Huron Federation of Agricul- ture to loin forces with the Christian Farmers in con- tinued opposition to the 100 per cent rebate scheme. In the open floor discussion Doug Garniss of Morris Township voiced his support of the 100 per cent rebate. He explained. "I don't feel that 'farmers have been getting a share of the economic pie." However hundreds of other men and women at the meeting clearly showed their opposition to the proposal. The extra 520 million rebate, to be offered under the new program did not win their favor. Instead the majority voted in favor to continue with the present $65 million yearly rebate which gives Ontario farmers 50 per cent return on productive land. buildings and homes. Huron Federation member George Underwood, chair- man of a task force studying the issue, stressed, "We are convinced that there are other methods we can propose that will be acceptable to more farmers." Vann Hayden steer tops market Choice Hereford Heifers- 77.00 to 81.00 Good Heifers -74.00 to 77.00 A heifer consigned by J.P. Connell & Sons of Palmerston weighing 1120 lbs. sold for 84.00 with their lot of 11 heifers averaging 1093 lbs. selling for 82.40. A heifer consigned by Lee Cairncross of R.R.6, Goder- ich, weighing 9801bs. sold for 83.50. Thirty-two Tight heifers consigned by Grant McDon- ald of Ripley averaging 964 lbs. sold fr an overall price of 81.27, Two heifers 'consigned by Mervin Smith of Walton averaging 1080 lbs. sold for 83.40. Six heifers consigned by Cliff Laidlaw of R.R. 3 Wing - Please turn to page 15 The market at Brussels averaging 1074 lbs. selling Stockyards traded steady on a for 84.30. good supply of cattle, with Two steers consigned by very few high yielding steers Emerson•Mitchell of R.R. 3, or heifers on offer. Pigs sold Walton averaging 1275 lbs. higher on the heavy weights. sold for 86.25 with his lot of 11 There were 1004 cattle and steers averaging 1263 lbs. 1377 pigs on offer. selling for 84.80. Choice Steers.83.00 to Two steers consigned by 86.00 with sales to 87.25. Ashley Clark of R.R. 6, Good Steers -80.00 to 83.00 Dundalk, averaging 1215 lbs. A steer consigned by Jim sold for 85.25. Hayden of Goderich weighing Six steers consigned by 1180 lbs. sold for 87.25 with Maple Emblem Farms of his lot of 12 steers averaging Dungannon averaging 1208 1330 lbs. selling for 85.00 lbs. sold for 85.60 with their Nine steers consigned by offerings of 28 steers averag- Jim McBurney of R.R. 1, ing 1204 lbs. selling for an Wingham averaging 1190 overall price of 84.40. lbs. sold for 85.50. Two steers consigned by Seven steers consigned by Stam Farms of R.R. 1, Kin - Ross Durnin of R.R. 2, cardine averaging 1275 lbs. Lucknow averaging 1174 lbs. sold for 85.10. sold for 85.50 with his lot of 12 A steer consigned byDDoug steers averaging 1209 lbs. Wagg of R.R. 5, Mitchell selling for 85.10. weighing 1270 lbs. sold for Seven steers consigned by 86.75 with his lot ofi12 steers J & M Ranch of Brussels averaging 1159 lbs. selling averaging 1184 lbs. sold for for 84.00. 85.50 with his lot of 15 steers Twenty-two steers con - averaging 1180 lbs. selling signed by 'K & L Beef Farms for 84.80. - of Ethel averaging 1216 lbs. A steer consigned by Rae sold for an overall price of Zettler of R.R. 2 Walkerton 84.75. weighing 1200 lbs. sold for Choice Exotic Heifers - 85.50 with his lot of 10 steers 81.00 to 84.00 • n Clean House Large Selection of Discontinued Lines Less Than INCLUDES: Ladies Dress Shoes Runners - Boots Ladies Casuals Slippers - Hand Bags Work Shoes Summer Casuals s 1 OOO DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO SAVE! Internal parasites topic of dairy meeting Dr. Brian Nuhn will host a seminar of particular inter- est to all dairy producers in this area. The meeting, which is sponsored by rogar/STB Inc. will deal with the problem of internal para- sites in the dairy herd. An informative slide pre- sentation will be followed by a question and answer per- iod The meeting will be held April 20 at 8 p.m. at the Seaforth Veterinary Clinic. Anyone interested in attend- ing should contact Dr. Nuhn before that date. ONvcaffy ELLA FRASER Ella Mary Fraser, of 478 Pearl Street, Burlington, a former Grey township resid- ent, died suddenly at her residence April 8, 1983 at the age of 78. She was the daughter of the late Malcolm Fraser and Margaret (MacFarlane) Fra- - ser, a retired public school teacher and member of Well- ington Square United Church. Miss Fraser was the aunt of Jean Fraser, R.R. 1, Ethel, and Glenn Fraser, his wife Gwen of R.R. 1, Listowel and great-aunt of Jeanne and Gregory Fraser, R.R. 1, Listowel. Besides °her par- ents, she was predeceased by a sister Mary in infancy and brothers John, Findlay and George. Funeral and commital ser- vices were held at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street, Burlington on April 11 at 1 p.m. with Rev. John Witzel officiating. Interment will be at a later date yin Molesworth Ceme- tary. Music at Huronview Monday afternoon old time music was supplied by Wil- son McCartney, Warren Whitmore, Stan Hilien, Jim Ruddock and Bill Marshall. Accompanied at the piano by Elsie Henderson, they kept the toes in motion with some spirited old favourites and a few new ones too. Folks from Special Care met in the activity ,room Tuesday afternoon, and took part in game exercises to music played from the stereo. Coffee and cookies were served and this was a real treat since the cookies, baked by Helen Bradley and Doris McPherson, were warm right out of the oven. FARM DRAINAGE ,Installation of CLAY OR PLASTIC TILE OPen Trench — or — Trenchless [ALL WORKMANSHIP & MATERIALS GUARANTEED) Call fAr a quote! H. SEBBEN & SONS LTD. 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