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The Huron Expositor, 1976-12-02, Page 30Doug' Fortune tens H i 10A,-,THE P HVRON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBEA ,,r1976 !Ott v o fl ssesment changes,are vague To the Electors of Seaforth In a desire to make a contribution to the work.-of the Public Utility Commission I am seeking .ydur support for the office of ConirnisSiOner. FOR Council Elect rWl r n Johnston •• Stability • Integrity • Responsibility Transportation Rhone 527-0743 LARRY DILLON for COUNCIL An energetic and conscientious member of the community, who is trained and experienced,' both in counselling and in business administration. For a representative who is concerned about you, Vote: - Larry Dillon Lit!, ,t4 • H I PT:71 N 1 -1 A RP U RN AT Car po. too MAP OF Seaforth - 2. — I l i CPO'. Kip; /•CoLOP' • 5,110.1., T UCKE PSMITM 5. h LrPlot EGMONOVI L. LE Carper, ion .2_XLIsh Nor L. T..74. POLLING SUB-DIVISIONS No 1-Presbyterian Church, Goderich 'St. W 2-Mrs. Mae WatterwOrth -39 West William Street 3-Mr., and Mrs. Harvey Doimage, -32 Main Street, North 4-Seaforth Public Librapy(Front Entrance) 5-Seaforth Town Hall 6-Mrs. Ella Munro 25 John Street • VOTERS INFORMATION COMPLIMENTS OF JIM SILLS or transportatiop call 527-1248 suggesting that we should be pleased that the provincial government has recognized that the Municipal. Tax Act needs some drastic Changes. But the changes brought forward by the Honourable W. Darcy McKeough, Treasurer of Ontario, could lead to some very serious problems for farmers. He urged everyone to obtain a copy of the booklet entitled "Reform of Property Taxation in Ontario" either by contacting your M.P.P. or by writing to: Municipal Finance host Building, Queen's Park, Toronto M7A 1Z2. The meeting was chaired by Hugh Flynn who has been President of the Hullett Federation of Agriculture for the past five years. He announced that he was stepping down from this position and called for roTises ding helmets. Colleges and Universities Minister, Harry Parrott, as expected, yesterday announced 1977-78 tuition fee hikes of $100 for university students, and $75 for community college students. Mr. Parrott also announced a4 $13 million increase to $74 million in The Government's budget for student assistance grants. the new fees will make the average university tuition about $700 per year in Ontario, and bring the average community college-'fee up to $325. The Minister of Agriculture and Food announced that the Ontario. Milk Marketing Board has arrived at a decision as to the basis upon which milk quota is going to be allocated in the next few Weeks., Any new producers will be given additional quota on the basis 'of a projected twelve month production record. Producers who expanded will get additional quota based on need. In addition to this there will be a loan program applicable,,_wherby producers who have quota and are not using it must loan this quota out for the balance of the dairy year; otherwise they will lose it. • The initial quota distribution will take place the first part of December, and then for producers who have expanded there will be an additional quota sent along after calculations are made. This will take a little longer, but should be completed in a month to tix weeks. ALPHA ' (Continued from" Page 7 A). future meeting. It was decided to plan a special meeting for the spring in which Mr. Kennedy's attendance might coincide with a film. A guest at the meeting. was CKNX Radio and 'TV.Rersonality, Jim Swan, who advised ``setting goals is essential for any group." He urged ALPHA to continue pursuing its goals. On behalf of all the members, Elaine Townshend thanked him for his interest and support. Lunch was served by Shirley Sallows assisted by Bessie Townshend and Lloyd Scott. Mary and Lloyd were thanked for opening their home to the group. Because of the busy season, the December meeting was cancelled. The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday,' January 25 at 8 p.m. in 'the Holmesville School. An invitation to the public will again be extended through the media. Anyone wanting information re. ALPHA Huron may contact the following: In Clinton, Elaine Townshend at 482-3073; in Goderich, Mary Howell at 524-8642; in Brussels, Pat and Ralph Watson at 887-6236; and in Exeter, Margaret Small at 235-2418. To the Elettors of Tuckersrnith Re-Elect CHARLES THOMAS for Huron County Board of Education Representing Brussels and Grey Jownship 1 have two years experience, one year• as vice-chairman. I am asking for your support so that I can use this experience to better serve you. Having been nominated to run for the office of councillor. for •Tuckersmith Township In the Debember 6th, 1976 election, I would appreciate It deeply if you would'please vote for me. I will do my very best to be worthy of each and every vote if elebted. My Sincere Thanks Bill Brown , Sr. • Egrnondville, Ontario If'you need a ride to the polling booth please phone 527-1006. To the electors, of Seaforth I am a candidate for P.U.C. Commissioner because as a citizen of Seaforth I am concerned that the commission business be carried bn efficiently and in a common sense way and I believe I can make a contribution. I will appreciate your support at the polls on December 6. Gordon Pullman For rides on election clay Phone 5274222. PpugF9itune, a Wingham area dairy farmer and past President of dtp,.tiutop County Federation of Agriculture, was guest speaker at the Annual Meeting of the Hullett Township Federation in To the voters of Seaforth Having served previously on Seaforth council from 196 to 1968,1 ask for your support for anathler te ecember 6. JIM KELLY Phone 527-1355 for a car on election day Londesboro on November 23rd. His subject was the Proposed Reform of Property Taxation In Ontario. Mr. Fortune outlined the basic "changes proposed, although he admitted that the information available is vague. For instance, refe'rence is made to "residences and a resonalbe amount of land", but what constitutes a reasonable amount of land has not yet been defined. Also, Mr. Fortune said he could not see any advantage in taxing all school property. He voiced the concern of many farmers that, if the taxes on their land are being 100 per cent paid by the provincial government, how much influence will farmers have on their local municipal officials and how much• control will they have over the managment of their own land. FOR TUCKERSMITH COUNCIL Wilf Schneider By Murray Gaunt MPP Treasurer Darcy McKeough in his mini-budget this week said he proposes to extend indefinitely the exemption of the 7 per cent sales tax on production machinery and equipment bought by private industry, and increase by 2 percent, to 12 percent the credit allowed on foreign taxes by . corporations. This is being done, according to the Treasurer, to create new investment and additional jobs, and at the same time maintain the competitive footing of the Province and Ontario firms in bidding for investment and business. The Government's main fear is that it will lose to U.S. border regions some of the ©jobs already in the province if it increases its tax bite. The measure will cost , the Government $160 million. In his statement, Mr.' McKeough promised to limit the "Most farmers want to pay their fair share of taxes", Mr. Fortune said, "And are not happy at the prospect of having their taxes - paid by the government.. One consequence might be thqt the . public will feel,that they should have free access to farm land for hiking, snowmobiling, etc." Attention was focussed on the official policy of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, which is that services to people should be paid by people taxes while services to property should be paid by the owners of the property. Mr. Fortune also told the meeting about the comprehensive brief which was prepared by the Huron County Federation and presented to the Blair Commission by Adrian Vos and Maurice Bean. Mr. Fortune concluded by Government's spending increase next year to 9.6 per cent, a jump, of 1.2 billion to a total of 13.8 billiou, although this year's announced limit of 10.4 per cent has ,already grown to 11.5 percent. The interest on , the public debt will top $1. billion for the first time next year, hitting 1.042 billion-up 16.8 percent. The Ontario Government is inviting advice on the economy from labour, business, consumer, farin and social service groups at a public conference to be held in February. The two day conference on February 10 and 11 will be under thrmeenraitmy e,. "Partnership for Prosperity". 0-peratdrs of motor assisted bicycles will be required to wear approved helmets as of January 1 next year. Motorcycle operators are already required to, wear elections for a new 'executive fot 1976.77. The results were as follows: FresidentaBob Peel; Vice President: Gerrit Wilts; County Director: John Van Beers; Dirdctors: Auburn Arca: Tom Cunningham, Gordon Daer, Elliott Lapp and Lavence Plaetzer; Blyth Area: John Benjamin, Gerry Heyink and John Van Beers; Clinton Area: Geroge Colelough,.Stewart Dale, Cecil Elliott, Bill Gibbings, George Postma, Lloyd Stewart and Bob Trick, Mrs. Ted Hunking agreed to 'continue for' another year as Secretary-Treasurer. To the Electors of the POIICe Village of Dublin I will appreciate your support at the polls on December 6th so that I may continue to serve the village and make available my 15 years of experience. Donald J. MacRae Report from Qyeen's Park Mini budget p limits on spen An` efficient council needs two main ingredients EXPERIENCE and CO-OPERATION We have one.. . and pledge the other On December 6th please vote for ' WAYNE ELLIS BILL .BEN NETT 0