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Clinton News-Record, 1977-05-19, Page 8PAGE 8—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1977 Board of Education and Clinton to reach tennis court agreement A formal agreement must be set up between the Huron County Board of Education and Clinton before the Vanastra ball.... • (continued from page 7) coverage on a payroll of $91,000 at $1.55 for a cost of $1,910.50. Council has prepared a l;iy-law, through the township lawyer covering demolition of buildings in the township giving council the authority to demand that all debris be cleaned up. Council has been plagued by unsightly sites where the valuable material has been taken by the man tearing down a building and the rest left in dangerous piles. A $1,000 per- formance bond is required and this will be returned in full if the demolition is carried out to council's satisfaction within a specified time. All mobile home park operators are now required to complete a building permit application prior to moving a home onto a site and to complete other necessary forms before any taxes are refunded when one leaves a site. The clerk reported that the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services had approved the 1977 Vanastra Day Care budget of $51,207. town can accept the responsibilities of the new proposed tennis courts. Recreation committee member, Ron McKay noted that if the town and the school board would reach an agreement, then applications for grants could be sent in. The discussion was raised at the committee's regular meeting on May 12. Already CHSS, the location for the courts, has raised $8,000 and has another $2,000 in pledges to put towards the use of the courts. The cost to build the tennis courts has been estimated at $30,000. Suggestions are now being made for the construction of two more courts and another money raising project may help this. However, for the initial courts, while the Wintario grant will come in soon, the Recreation Centre Act Grant won't come through until next year. The rec. com- mittee discussed the possibilities of loaning some $8,00Q for the courts. Along with the tennis courts, Cleo Colquhoun noted that there is a need for more baseball diamonds, especially for practises. Dean Reid spoke with the Board of Education on this and the rec. com- mittee now plan to repair a diamond at the public school. The diamond, in the north-east corner, needs to be levelled with a grader, have stone dust applied and dragged. Colquhoun also noted. that screen would have to be fixed, otherwise baseballs would be lost in a corn field behind the diamond. The estimated cost of the repairs will be about $.1,000. The need for the extra diamond is a result of the sooCer teams having too much practice time on thearena park fields, Colquhoun said, noting that her baseball team couldn't find anyplace to practice on Monday nights. There was no room available at the public school, CHSS or the Christian school. In other business, Frank MacDonald noted that the minor soccer players are taking their cars into the centre field of the community park. Clarence Neilans explained that there is a sign forbidding this but it is barely visible. Another sign, disallowing cars to cross the track, will be put up on the fence. In another portion of the meetin, Neilans noted that the Centennial Committee still owes the PUC some $2,300. It was suggested that the welcome home sign be sold to Blyth .for their centennial celebrations, but Dean Reid noted that it would only go for $200. He went on to say that the committee should go to the Town of Clinton with their problems, not the rec. committee. a Farmers are least subsidized group Farmers are one of the least sub- sidized groups in Canada members of the Christian Farmers Federation were told recently. "Consumers think we are one of the most subsidized industries," Huron - Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell told the meeting in Clinton. "We know that such a notion isn't true, but I don't know how we can get our message across." Riddell said agriculture was sub- sidized at the rate of one half of one percent compared to manufacturing industry which is subsidized between 19 and 20 percent. -The Blair Commission recom- mendation that the government pay 90 percent of the taxes on farm land would only reinforce the view that farmers aren't paying their way, he said. The Liberal agricultural critic told the Christian Farmer,s Federation, now the second largest farm organization in Ontario, the tax reform proposals are only another step in Ontario towards centralization. "I don't want to get political, but we are getting a little sick of what's going on, Mr. Riddell said. Mr. Riddell said there was • no data available on what market value assessment and other reforms would do to individual taxes or municipal assessment generally. "Detailed assessment figures should have been released before the Blair Commission hearings started," he said. "We really think they have the cart before the horse " Riddell said the Liberal party position was taxes on land should be paid for services to land, abut not for services to people. The present rebate system of 50 percent of the land taxes was, "a more reasonable system" than the new Competition deadline near The Huron County Homestead and Farm Improvement Com- petition is entering its final two weeks before your entries should be in so let us remind everyone again of the classes open for competition as of June 1: Class 1 - Most improved farm- stead and entrance. Class 2 - Most improved rural dwelling and grounds. Class 3 - Most improved urban dwelling and grounds. Worthy entries will share in the prize money that is now being ob- tained through grants from each local municipality. There will be a County Champion in each class plus winners prizes in each Township. A prize list will be sent to all who enter as soon as avail- able prize money and prizes is known. Participants in the past have been well rewarded for their en- deavors and the pride and amount of achievement you ac- complish will be shared by your neighbors and appreciated by all visitors to the county. With the help of all the resi- dents of Huron County 1978's Farmstead and Home Improve- ment Committee know their competition will be bigger and better than ever. An entry form for this competi- tion appears on the same page as this article so FILL ONE OUT NOW AND BECOME A WIN- NER. VISIT TORONTO. Home of the CN Tower and the Blue Jays Enjoy the LORD SIMCOE'S GtrisMAjoiala for two includes: • Free admission to the CN Tower • Modern guest room for 2 nights • Dinner one evening at the famous Captain's Table • Continental breakfast one morning, full American breakfast one morning. • Free overnight parking (From 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. only each day) $990 glstratton and you can subject to advance re- $2300 u stay an extra night tot double only See your travel agent or reserve direct. Inquiry for Blue Jay tickets can be made through our transportation desk. Lord Simcoe Hobal 150 King St. West, Teronto Tel: (416) 362.1848 system proposed, he said. Non-profit and charitable organizations should still be exempt from taxes. Riddell said. "If these organizations are taxed it will erode the spirit of voluntarism. Members will be more concerned about raising money to pay taxes instead of doing work," he said. Riddell explained this might lead to the government having to take over some services now supplied by service clubs, which would cost the taxpayer more than the taxes collected from these organizations. The Huron -Middlesex MPP said he was fearful the Blair, Cotnmission recommendations might be passed after the Provincial election was over. He said tax reform was necessary though. "There has to be reform," he said, "There is no question about that." ARTFUL ACC[\1' Beautiful" accessories, chosen with care, enhance the bathroom appearance. 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