Times-Advocate, 1984-06-06, Page 2441.
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Times -Advocate, June 6, 1984
IIur•n's Judge Carter named head of
Huron County Judge Fran-
cis G. Carter has been nam-
ed head of a wide-ranging in-
quiry into the potato
marketing industry in
Eastern Canada.
Carter, 61, a former London
lawyer 'who was appointed
Huron County judge in 1973,
said Friday he was "pleased"
with the appointment. He is
awaiting details of his man-
date from Agriculture
Minister Eugene Whelan.
His commission will con-
centrate on evaluating the
marketing structure of the
potato industry and interna-
tional and interprovincial
competition in the industry. It
will also consider the efficien-
cy of the industry from the
standpoint of transportation
and pricing policies.
Carter has also been re-
quested to evaluate
marketing organizations and
their effectiveness in protec-
ting both consumer and pro-
ducer interests and to provide
advice. to help producers in
their marketing in a bid to
enhance Canada's ability to
compete in export markets.
Institute
officers meet
"Nothing great was ever
achieved without en
thusiasm" was the theme o
the 36th Annual Officers' Con
ference of the Federated
Women's Institutes of Ontario
at the University of Waterloo
during the first week of May.
Mrs. Charlotte Johnson,
president, enlarged upon this
theme in her address to be
assembled delegates. To be a
successful organization, there
must be enthusiasm; deter-
mination to follow creative
new ideas and of course
always cooperation. Negative
attitudes dim the image we
portray to others. New ways
may not be comfortable but
are necessary to keep an
organization in step with the
changing needs and concerns
of the community.
Over 500 delegates attend-
ed this annual training pro-
gram. During this three-day
conference we did not look to
next week and wish, we began
now to instruct and develop
leaders to their greatest
potential. Six workshops for
secretary -treasurers and two
for members -at -large extend-
ed throughout the second day.
Next morning "Workshops in
Review" summarized and
emphasized all important
points by means of posters
and a skit.
An address by Dr. Clayton
Switzer, Deputy Minister, On-
tario Ministry of Agriculture
and Food, provided some in-
teresting information. Six On-
tario bicentennial farms have
been recognized as being
operated by the same family
since 1784.
More women are entering
post secondary Agricultural
programs and about one-third
of degree course graduates
are women. An agricultural
course is to be introduced in-
to the grade nine science field
that will stress "Food
Systems and Energy".
The family farm will per-
sist because it is efficient;
minimizes effect on the en-
vironment; provides good
form of social life; maintains
viability Of the rural
community.
On June IL a quilted wall -
hanging depicting Ontario's
diversity will bepresented to
the Province by the
Federated Women's In-
stitutes of Ontario - destined
to hang in the main
Legislative Building at
Queens Park across from the
Fathers of Confederation.
Ken Knox, director, Rural
Organizations and Services
Branch, stressed the need to
provide programmes that
would educate the young peo-
ple (future consumers) regar-
ding food production.
A brief history of the 4-11
clubs was presented by Joe
O'Neil who urged continued
support of these clubs
because "the youth we lead
has the future in their hands".
By using the JOHARI
GRID, Joyce Canning and
Chuck Jacobs explained how
each person or organization
has areas that are public, hid-
den, blind and unknown.
These areas can be
discovered when persons or
groups are open to new ideas
and suggestions; willing to
accept more than one view-
point; not on the defensive.
Delegates had time to relax
and be entertained as they
viewed the operetta "Pa-
tience" so capably produced
by the students of Waterloo -
Oxford District Secondary
School under the direction of
David Spence.
"Nothing is so contagious
as enthusiasm" •and a big
dose can work wonders.
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A native of Newfoundland,
Carter said he thinks his
Atlantic background was one
of -the reasons he was chosen
for the post,
Carter said he hopes to get
working in July. He said he
was unsure of the time he'd
require, but understands the
least such commissions need
to complete their work is 12 to
18 months. He pointed out that
early details of his mandate
call for him to conduct his in-
vestigations inside and out-
side the country.
The federal government
first announced its intention
to conduct an inquiry in the
December, 1883, speech from
the throne.
In his announcement,
Whelan said Carter "brings a
unique blend of knowledge of
the Maritimes and Central
Canada necessary for an in-
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quiry into such an important
part of Eastern Canada's
agricultural industry."
The Eastern Canada potato
marketing industry includes
Prince Edward Island, New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia,
Quebec and Ontario east of
Thunder Bay.
Carter said that ar-
rangements are being made
with other area county judges
to handle cases in Huron
WIN DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS — Irene Bell, vice-chairman of the Duke of
Edinburgh committee for southwestern Ontario presents awards ._to Kirkton-
Woodham Girl Guides Sonya Fletcher, Laurie Hawkins and Karen Atkinson.
By Jack Riddell MPP
I tabled in the"Legislature
a Bill entitled the Right to
Farm Act, 1984. The purpose
of this Bill is to encourage the
preservation of agricultural
land by protecting farmers
who carry on normal farming
operations from nuisance
lawsuits by non-farm
neighbours.
It is once again the time of
year when farmers are ac-
tively involved in theplanting
of another year's crops. When
non-agricultural land uses ex-
tend into agricultural areas,
however, agricultural opera-
tions often become the subject
of nuisance lawsuits. As a
result, agricultural producers
are sometimes forced to
cease operations. Many
others are discouraged from
making investments in farm
improvements. This legisla-
tion attempts to address this
problem by providing a
significant advantage for the
farmer in conducting his far-
ming operation.
in rural Ontario, the farm
population represents only 22
percent of the total rural
population. This situation
often Wads to disputes over
odours, noise and dust. In
order for the agriculture in-
dustry to remain viable,
farmers must be assured of
their right to carry on normal
farming practices free from
from harassment and
restrictions.
The Right to Farm Act pro-
vides that a farming opera-
tion may not be declared a
nuisance if: atit was
established before the use of
neighbouring land changed
and was not a nuisance when
it began, even if conditions
have changed in the area
where the farm is located:
b)complies with guidelines
for the conduct of farming
operations established by the
Minister of Agriculture and
Food; c)conforms to general-
ly accepted practices for far-
ming oerations.
In the United Slates, some
30 states have enacted "right
to farm" laws to resolve land
use conflicts.
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Right to farm
Ontario is becoming more
urbanized and this has a
dramatic effect on
agriculture. A farmer's right
to farm has now become a
serious problem in this pro-
vince. A new approach to deal
with these conflicts if re-
quired which establishes cer-
tain basic safeguards which
are essential to a viable
agriculture industry.
Senior citizens' month
The Honourable Gordon H.
Dean, Provincial Secretary of
Social Development remind-
ed Members in the
Legislature that June is
Senior Citizens' month in
Ontario.
This year marks the
twenty-fourth anniversary of
this tribute to seniors which
recognizes both the past con-
tributions and enormous
potential of a vital and grow-
ing segment of the population.
The municipalities, libraries,
seniors' 'organizations and
businesses throughout the
province have shown tremen-
dous support of the Province's
tribute to. seniors.
Senior citizens have much
to give and our communities
are greatly enriched by their
contribution. One of the
highlights of this year's
celobration is the awards
ceremony. Senior Achieve-
ment Awards to recognize
and reward annually in-
dividual senior citizens for
outstanding contributions
made to the quality of life in
Ontario has been initiated by
the Secretariat - for Social
Development.
The Premier will present
the Senior Achievement
Awards to this year's
distinguished recipients on
June 20. The names of the
seniors who will have been
chosen from across the Pro-
vince will be announced in the •
near future.
• Pornography
Legislation has been in-
troduced which would require
videotape distributors and
dealers to be licenced and
would give the Censor Board
the power to classify and ban
cassettes. The Minister
responsible hopes the bill will
become law by this Fall.
Dealers and distributors
whofail to obey new regula-
tions could be put out of
business by having their
licences withdrawn. Amend-
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Act are also intended to fulfil
the requirements of a court
ruling that Ontario must
define community standards
in law if it wishes to continue
censoring films for exceeding
those standards.
Opposition Leader David
Peterson called again for a
committee of politicians to
develop a consensus on com-
munity standards rather than
leaving the process to civil
servants and government ap,
pointees. Dr. Robert Elgie,
the Minister of Consumer and
Commercial Affairs pointed
out that the problem is more
severe because 'the present
obscenity provisions of the
Federal Criminal Code will
not be effective in stopping
pornographic videotapes.
Meanwhile, Hugh Edighof-
fer (L. Perth) has tabled a
Resolution that the House
urge all municipalities which
have not already done so to
pass by-laws restricting the
open display of pornographic
materials by means of ,)paque
barriers.
The resolution is based
upon a recommendation in
the brief of the Women's
Perspective Advisory Com-
mittee endorsed by the
Liberal Caucus in May 1983.
.Many of the larger urban cen-
tres either have such by-laws
or are in the process of for-
mulating them. Now that the
problem is filtering down to
the smaller communities, ap-
propriate action is needed
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potato inquiry
County during his absence.
This is Carter's second ap-
pointment to a commission.
In 1983 he headed a tribunal
which investigated the firing
of blind school teacher Anne
Lallouet. After 28 days of sit-
tings and an estimated cost of
$200,000, that commission
found the Bruce -Grey
separate school board acted
unfairly in firing the Hanover
woman. It ordered her
reinstated as an oral French
teacher at her Owen Sound
school.
Sebringville man
fills Perth vacancy
A Sebringville area man
will head,up the Perth Coun-
ty Federation of Agriculture
at least until November of this
year.
A press release issued on
June 1, states the county
federation has "agreed to ac-
cept" Ron Christie's resigna-
tion as president of the
federation. Current first vice-
president Dave Smith of RR
1, Sebringville has agreed to
complete Christie's . term.
"Mr. Christie felt his own
personal views conflicted
with those of the Federation
of Agriculture," states the
press release.
Christie's resignation was
brought on in part by the ap-
proval of a Bruce County
resolution passed at the April
OFA meeting. The resolution
called for the resignations of
minister of agriculture Den-
nis Timbrell, provincial
treasurer Larry Grossman
and the deputy minister of
agriculture Bill Doyle if im-
provements are not made in
the farming economy.
A second federation
member, Paul Verkley of RR
2 Atwood initially submitted
his resignation at the same
meeting as did Christie. He.
said he would reconsider and
a federation spokesman said
Verkley has agreed to stay on
as Elma Township's director.
The Perth Federation
acknowledges that "a lot of
controversy has been raised
about the resolution.
"To date, no local ISM
member has written to the
Perth County •Federation of
Agrtculturei stating strong
feelings pro or con," states
the release.
"Without good communica-
tions between !peal directors
and members it is hard to
voice an accurate feeling of
Perth County farmers. Perth
County Federation of
Agriculture directors'
meetings are open to the
public and we encourage local
interest."
The federation's next -
meeting will be held on Tues-
day, June 12 at Mitchell
District High School at 8 p.1n.
NOTICE
RATEPAYERS OF -
THE TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN
The second installment of 1984 taxes for the
Township of Stephen are due on or before the
15th day of June, 1984. After June 15th interest
will be charged on the outstanding taxes at the
rate of 1 V4 % per month.
Wilmar D. Wein
Tax Collector
Township of Stephen
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