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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-07-06, Page 3SEND IN THE C4OWNS-One-year-old Kyle Kruse, of Seaforth chews on his balloon string while he waits for the first show of the Martin and Downs Circus to begin. The circus, sponsored by the Seaforth Agricultural Society, gave two shows on Saturday at the fairgrounds. People from across Canada here for the Hully "Gully nationals About 12.000 people. including competi- tors from across Canada, are expected in Huron County this weekend for the Labatts National Motocross Championship. "The hospitality our area shows them is just as important" as the races themselves. says host Randy Collins, of Hully Gully, near Varna. Spectators and participants (4,000 are expected Saturday and another 8,000 on Sunday) will boost the local economy, and he says residents and business people should make tnem welcome.'' We want to make it an annual event." says Mr. Collins. "These guys have worked hard to get here," and arrive at the end of the week from the Maritimes, Quebec, Manitoba. Saskat- chewan and B.C. Many of the competitors will be camping. Holly Gully mailed out applications to 1500 possible entrants, giving them all informa- tion about accomodations within 36 miles of the site. As well as the racing, weekend events include a street dance, bed races, balloon rides and hay rides. People are easier to deal with than ideas Continued from page 2 ideas. The people may be a little crazy, but when you mix people and ideas, you have insanity. Many people have answered my request to "drop a line." David and Ivy Enns of Dalemead. Alta. are fed up to the ears with what they call Bureau, raUL B.S. they ve been fighting Revenue Canada for three years over tax refunds. "Yes, we have found it is very hard to' find any honest men. We have been trying to find our nine honest people; unfortunately we have not suc- ceeded." Jean Groom reads me in the Dutton Advance. She and her sisters apparently had a crush on former editor Herb Cambell when they were kids. "Back to your last column—"A Dispirited Corpse"— which really hit the nail on the head... Jack (her husband) goes up the wall when the forces are mentioned on f.V. or in the papers. The sight of Trudeau is enough to raise his blood pressure to the limit...We can understand why your brother has left Canada in disgust over the mess the forces are in" Mrs Groom's letter is warm and friendly and so nice that I would blush to repeat some of what she says. Incidentally, that column brought more mail and phone calls, all angry, but not at me, than any for a long time. And another pleasant letter from Myrtle Holment of Wayne, Alts., concerning my column "To Bee or Not to Bee" in which 1 suggested, somewhat tongue in cheek, that humans could learn a lot from the bees and the ants. "Your daily pattern of the human race sounds so glum and uninteresting. A person's life and attitude make a difference in whatever they are doing." I agree. I was just trying to wake people up a bit who insist on living in self-made cells. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 6, 1983 — A3 F€dofAgfaskforceI��ks for alternatives to 100% fax rebate BY STEPHANIE LEVESQUE The approval June 27 of a report by the Huron Federation of Agriculture's task force on the farm tax rebate wasn't without tense moments as name calling and restrained tempers surfaced. While numerous topics were discussed at the meeting of federation directors, the audience was waiting specifically for the tax report. The report was amended and approved, but first federation president Tony Mc - Quail had to clarify that the task force was. formed after the March members' meeting at Blyth Public School. The main objective was to look for alternatives to the government's proposed 100 per cent tax rebate on farm land and buildings. The task force suggests legislating the present 50 per cent farm tax rebate until a program can be developed which would include either the rebating or removal of education taxes on farm land and build - The reports also calls for a farm house to be assessed as a rural residence, farm land and buildings to be assessed on their productive value, and farm residences to be taxed on the same basis as other rural residences receiving the same services, including education taxes. The concept of an acreof land' under a farm residence being assessed separately for tax purposes is considered "unaccept- able." The original report called legislating the 50 per cent rebate a satisfactory alternative." This was amended at the directors' meeting to say the rebate would be satisfactory until a program incorporat- ing the other suggestions can be devel- oped. Federation member Doug Garniss was concerned about the original wording. "We're putting ourselves in the position that that's all we'll ever get." George Underwood of Wingham, who strongly opposes the proposed 100 per cent farm tax rebate, thanked the federation for the opportunity to prepare the report. "Our concern is reflected across Ontar- io," said. Mr. Underwood. Once the report was approved, Clete Dalton of R.R. 3 Goderich called for the directors going to the July meeting of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture in Toronto to vote in opposition to the government's proposal. The OFA will be holding a vote on the proposal. Mr. McQuail explained the county federation could not dictate to the regional directors, noting that they are accountable to federation members at :the regional meetings. The regional directors will be elected Sept. b at Londesboro Public School. Mr. Dalton continued to press for stipulating how the directors should vote and suggested the Huron federation get to other counties and speak in opposition to the proposed tax rebate. Merle Gunby of R.R. N1 Dungannon, a regional director, said Mr. Dalton was probably referring to him. If you're going to direct the directors, you don't need a provincial organization," said Mr. Gunby, adding that the issue will be debated in Toronto and a decision to either support or oppose the government's propossl will be made. Debate ensued with Mr. McQuall concluding time shouldn't be wasted now that the task force's report has been accepted. "Yd hate to see us get back into divisive, negative debate," said Mr. McQuall. Phones came to Hibbert in 1908 JULY 6, 1883 The Union Choral Society of Seaforth will make their first appearance in public on Friday evening next when they will give. a" number of full choruses, quartettes, duets, solos etc. A strawberry festival will be held in the Episcopal Methodist Church, Chiselhurst on Tuesday, July 10 when strawberries and cream will be dispensed in abundance. Addresses will be glvenby several speakers. and there will be vocal and instrumental music. Alexander McCartney of the Mill road is erecting a large bank barn with stone stabling underneath. Daniel Clark, Seaforth has the contract for the wood work. Wm. Ireland, also of the Mill Road has had his barn raised up and is making similar improvements. JULY 10, 1908 At Hibbert Township council meeting held at the Town Hall in Staffa, with all members present, application was made to the council by the Hibbert, McKillop and Logan lln •di@ y@©n agng Telephone Companies for the privilege of building telephone lines throughout the Township and of trimming trees upon or along the highway where necessary in putting up wires. Leadbury people noticed an interesting and unusual sight on Sunday morning last. A large balloon was drifting to the south of us and going in an easterly direction. JULY 7,1933 The Seaforth Creamery during the week of June 26 manufactured over 81/2 tons of butter or enough to butter some 51,000 loaves of bread. During the month of June the creamery turned out some 70,000 pounds of butter. More than 175 people enjoyed the annual congregational picnic of. the Egmondville Future of Ecole St. Marie still uncertain until July The future of Ecole Ste. Marie separate school in south Huron remains up in the air as the Huron -Perth Separate School Board ended its June 28 meeting at 20 minutes to midnight without reaching a conclusion. The board was discussing the pros and cons of closing the school which has about 40 students. At 11:30.p.m.,.chairman-Ron Murray was about to call for a vote to close the school when motion to continue past 11:30 was introduced. The meeting automatically ad- journed when several trustees didn't vote in favor of continuing. The board was dealing with recommenda- tions from its own accommodation review committee which suggested leaving the school open or twinning it with St. Boniface separate school in Zurich. Chairman Ron Murray suggested a motion to keep the school open be submitted, but director of education William Eckert said that would be leaving the school as it presently is. If a motion was presented to close the school there would be discussion on the subject, he said. Trustee Ron Marcy of Stratford, chairman of the accommodation review committee said if a motion to close the school was defeated the community served by Ecole Ste Marie would have a concrete decision from the board. "The community needs an answer, but by the board taking no action it's not definite," - said Mr. Marcy. Goderich area trustee Michael Moriarty wanted the whole matter postponed for one year, but that idea was turned down. "1'm not happy, I'd like to be given more time," said Mr. Moriarty, who indicated he is concerned about sending the students to St. Boniface which Would necessitate portable classrooms. Mr. Marcy said enough time had been spent as the process had started Iasi June. A community accommodation review comtirit- tee earlier this year concluded that the school should remain open. "The community wants answers. They have been through a year of uncertainty and don't want another year of uncertainty," said Mr. Marcy. Mr. Eckert said closing the school would result in a 5104,000 a year savings through reduced costs. He suggested the savings could go into curriculum programs through- out the system. Chairman Murray disagreed. He sugges- ted the savings would be in the neighborhood of $8,000 and not worth closing the school. Referring to the collection of taxes four times a year, which was to have resulted in savings, the chairman said "not one nickel" has gone into new programs. Retail outlet Continued from page 1 like change. "Some feel they are going to be ripped off by the change," says Mr. Roth. "They won't be. Many only look at the price and compare size with what they usually buy. They don't even look at the weight. "I still can't see people coming in and asking for 200 grams of ground beef." Duncan Allen will speak on tax rebate Deputy agriculture minister Duncan Allan along with other government and Ontario Federation of Agriculture representatives will speal. on the proposed 100 percent farm tax rebate at Upper Thames Elementary school in Mitchell on July 12 at 8:30 p.m. The Perth Federation of Agriculture is holding the meeting in order to take a vote from federation members and a straw vote from non-members in order to reach a consensus as to whether or not Perth farmers arc for or against the rebate. Besides Mr. Allan. Cathy Biggs a senior policy advisor with the ministry of agrieuutn•e and food, Harry Tasker senior manager of the assessment branch of the ministry of revehuc, Harry Zwc.ver general nianaeci of the OFA and Keith Buchner representing the OFA executive will all speak on the pi °posed rebate. Seniors must change stereotype of old as helpless and useless CONTRIBUTED BY W.G. STRONG The writer recently read an article under the above title and would like to present a brief synopsis thereof as it appeared in World Health, a Who magazine. Aging is not simply a physical process but a state of mind. Today we are witnessing the beginning of a revolutionary change in that state of mind. In most of the industrialized countries in the past, aging implied enforced retirement. loss of physical function and mental capacity accompanied by isolation from the normal activities of society, Too often the image of the aged person is one who is tottering to the grave. battered by illness and mailned by disease beyond the capacity for loving and incapable of taking care of himself and rendering less service to others. Recent studies. however, seem to indicate that this stereotype of the ole as helpless and useless must be discarded. To change this stereotype. the aged themselves must play an active role. It is up to them to assert their right to participate in the care and health activities they require. health for all with its emphasis on primary health care requires participation and application of medical advice geared to the geriatric. Aging has been and still is a vulnerable period. Older people are at greater risk than any other age group apart from infancy. A life -time of exposure to hostile elements in the environment, the ticking down or the irregular ticking of the biological clock make them particularly vulnerable. Aging people, therefore, require a wide range of preventa- tive, curative and rehabilative care. They have special needs in nutrition. in hygiene and in exercise. Housing. transport and personal security have to be adapted to their particular needs. Research in all these areas is receiving more attention by workers in the field of gerentology. The situation in many developing coo tries diffets somewhat from that in areas w ere industrialization and urbanization took pi many years ago. Today, in many developing countries, there are still living customs which incorporate the elderly Into the life of the community and these should be maintained. Wisdom for them is still equated with age and the elderly are often considered to be the natural statesmen of the community. The aged can contribute in many ways. There are many useful vocations where the aged would like to perform if they were not deliberately' excluded. Care must be taken not to establish situations through retirement policies which cut off the aged from the work they want and are able to do. But, perhaps, the main contribution of the aged is a human one; they can add something to those around them by their presence and life experience. Education, is not something dispensed in schools And based in books; it is the dist+Ratl(on of life's experiences. Only one who has lived through the momentous events that have marked the twentieth century everywhere and reflected on them can help the younger generation understand how we arrived at our situation today and what we can do to make tomorrow better. It is the spirit off respect for the highest human values and a desire to maintain solidarity with all members of the human family that the World Health Organization (WHO) wants to see 'Add Life to Years' celebrated and acted upon throughout the world. Church on Wednesday afternoon. It was held on the fine lawn of David McLean, Tuckersmith. During the afternoon a pro- gram of sports was carried out and at 5:30 supper was served. There was perfect weather for the Targe turnout of golfers at the special Dominion Day events at the Seaforth Golf and Country. Club on Saturday. F.S. Savauge won'the men's handicap with a 70. R.G. Ament was second. E. McLean won the ladies handicap with a 34. Norma Jeffrey was second. Miss McPhee and K.I. McLean won the mixed foursome. Miss E. 1. McLean and G.D. Ferguson were second. JULY 11, me Nursing a horse that was thought to be past the racing stage paid off. Last week in a c, racing event at Strathroy, Jake Broome, Seaforth paced Miss J.B. Hall to a top win in the second division of the "D" pace. In both heats the horse came in first over a field of eight horses. Mr. Broome bought the horse over a year ago after it was in an accident which caused a serious injury. It was considered at the time that the horse's racing career was aver. Mr. Broome very carefully and tediously nursed the animal back to health. The success of the many workouts he gave the horse speaks for itself following this race. Rev. J.C. Britton was inducted into Northside United Church at a special service Friday night. In charge of the induction were members of the Huron Presbytery. Natural gas will be available in Seaforth some time during the first two weeks in September. Work is to commence imme- diately on the laying of distribution systems in Mitchell, Seaforth and Clinton. A line to serve Seaforth will branch off from the main transmission line between Stratford and Goderich. Brussels restaurant forced to raise prices from 1960 promotion The Olympia Restaurant, Brussels. has been forced to raise its prices. Remember the one week promotion in June, featuring 1960 prices? It s being repeated,this week, but prices have increased an average of 10 cents. Bill Protopapas has become discouraged with the Ontario government. He has received no reply to a letter he sent to Premier Bill Davis, asking for a one week sales tax exemption to coincide with the June promo- tion. Customers were Charged the Sales tax, but were asked to write comments on their menus which in turn were sent to the Premier. Having had no co-operation at the provincial level with regards to interest rates and sales tax, Mr. Protopapas is going to the top. He's written to the prime minister asking for assistance. In his letter, Mr. Protopapas says he is "faced with losing everything 1 have worked so long and hard to have. You, as our national leader. are responsible for assisting,irleetp 'saveBusiness, the same as you assisted the furniture, auto, and farm implement industries. "If you had to run this country under the .same limitations as a small business, l am sure you would change many of your policies. The working people are the backbone of this country. The choice is yours. Are you going to strenghthen the backbone of this country. or break it in two?" It's time for small business to speak up, says Mr. Protopapas. Following his first successful attempt to gain wide -spread attention and attract new customers, he hopes this second promotion will make the government stand up and take note. A cup of coffee is still the same low price of 20 cents. HAMS SERVING PANCAKES -Doug Elliolt, BIII Henderson, Jarla Fisher, and Gerry AIIIn, members of the Seaforth Optimists and Lions hammed It up for the camera while serving the pancake and sausage brunch for the Canada Day celebrations on Friday morning.