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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-06-01, Page 5i:n,'.L.ld.. " Dear:Editor,. R:or shame Elsa. It dismays me to read such dribble about women's issues in your column, You do ;yourself no credit by playing "cute" word games on a subject which you R>wrport to have no krnowledgef Perhaps you ehobld be More sensitive to your readers, many of whom are retiredwidows living on inadequate pensions. Thanks to inadequacies in the law that discriminate against widows, these women are forced to live on the brink of poverty. I am surprised that you plead ignorance of this concern - a women's issue - which is but one on the agenda. ' Yours truly, Joan Van den Broeck P.S. What's "The Han- sard?" Says Elsa's attitude is out-of-date Dear Editor; I would' like to direct this letter to Elsa Haydon con- cerning her column in last week's paper. ° Elsa,....,.I have __always thought of you as an open- minded, bright, intelligent human being ..until I read your column last week. Now I am beginning to un- derstand that it is not equality of the sexes that is our biggest challenge, it is understanding and ac- ceptance between our own sex that is really holding us back. I feel, as a woman, I have the right to do and be anything I want. I want my children to grow up knowing that also. I feel I have a right to be protected by laws against rape, sexual ex- ploitation, pornography and physical and menta] abuse. Without the concentrated efforts of millions of Canadian women, this would not be possible. It is time to take your head out of the sand, Elsa, because the only reaction you are goint to get from an out-of-date attitude like yours is pity. An average woman Signal -Star helps Club win award Dear Editor: A huge thank you to all the management and staff at the Goderich Signal -Star for the excellent support they have given the Goderich Kinsmen Club during the past year. At the annual District One Kinsmen Convention held May 20 - 23 in Kitchener, the Goderich Kinsmen Club was awarded the District Public Relations Award. This award is presented annually to encourage Kinsmen to promote themselves, their clubs and their Association to their communities, local, national and global. From May 1, 1982 to April 30, 1983 the Signal -Star published ap- proximately fifty pictures and articles about Kinsmen projects and activities. Without your co-operation the Goderich Kinsmen Club "• would not have been given consideration for the Public Relations Award. Our Club is certainly proud to have won this award. In our opi- nion, the Signal -Star is also a winner. But, more important than awards, the type of support received from the Signal- Star.is invaluable to our club and its continued success in promoting the aims and ob- je tives of Kinsmenship. Yours truly, Ron Blue, President, Kinsmen Club of Goderich. Historian looking for. information Dear Editor, As a historian of nine- teenth and early twentieth century Ontario education, I have become increasingly interested in the history of Ontario's teachers. To date my research has led me to census records and to the records on teachers contain- ed in the holdings of the On- tario Archives in Toronto. But I am also aware of the likelihood that loc.al.... families, historical societies and musSums may have in- valuable materials in the way of , diaries, letters or memoirs of Ontario's early school Masters and mistresses. Myinterest ex- tends to. the personal and family histories of such in- dividuals, as well as to the more obvious materials that have to- do with their ex- periences. I wonder if you would be good enough to print the enclosed request for infor- mation about such materials in your publication. Diaries, correspondence and memoirs of men and women who taught in Ontario schools before 1920 can be sent to Dr. Alison Prentice, Department of History and Philosophy, OISE, 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto. Thanks for donation Dear Editor, aspect of recreation to the May I please take this op- citizens of Goderich. It is pottunity to thank the Signal with organizations such as Star Publishing Limited for yours that help to make their kind donation to the these programs possible. Goderich Recreation Thank you for your generosi- Department to help them . ty. ° present the series "Four Great Shows for Children" this past Winter. We believe that cultural activities are an important Yours truly, Bob Marshall, Program co-ordinator, Goderich Rec. Dept. Jackie Chambers, a Grade 4 student at Robertson Public School,. seems intent as she learns the proper method for brushing her teeth during a dental brush -in held by the Huron County Health Unit last week for kindergarten to Grade 8. All the schools in the county are being visited by the Health Unit. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) Mill rate up in Ashfield Township A property in Ashfield Township with an assess- ment of $5,000.00 will be paying $95.45 mote in prop- erty taxes this year following the setting of the 1983 budget of $1,541,039.00, at the May meeting. A summary of the propos- ed mill rates for 1983 show general township rates to be 51.000 tor farm and resident- ial and 60.000 for commercial and business. This is up from 48.04 for farm and resident- ial and 56.52 for commercial and business in: ,1982. The county levy, is 37.910 for farm and residential and 44.600 for commercial and business, up from -3197 farm and residential and 39.97 commercial and business in 1982. The elementary public school rate is 72.944 farm and residential and 85.816 commercial and business, up from 64.11 and 75.43 res- pectively in 1982. The separ- ate school rates are 71.850 farm and residential, up from 63.50 in 1982. Secondaijr"' rates are 60.097 farm and residential, up from ' 56.74 last year and 70.702, up from YOU ARE INVITED!!! GRAND OPENING Saturday, June 4,1983 • y v� : nAir', icyr 'T',N",,.A. Our brand new building located 8 miles south of Kincardine, 28 miles north of Qoderlch on Highway 21. ' • MARQUE Pin.Rivrn BRAND ERA EfRIs & BUTTER CO-OP CONVENIENCE STORE ® OBSERVATION GALLERY See famous Pine River Cheese being made. BULGED TOURS For groups of 10 or more'. For an appointment call 395.2838 or 395.5217 m SLIDE SHOW PRESENTATION See our beautiful new facilities. Tour through our viewing area an`d see how our delicious cheese la made. SUMMER HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 9-5 Fridays 9.9 Saturdays 8.5 Sundays 12-6 NOTE: Closed Friday, June 3 at 6 p.m. SOUVENIR ITEMS: Pine River cheese nerving trays, coffee mugs, key tags, men's & ladles' ceps. P1111E RIVER CHEESE ®Cheddar Cheese Mild, medium, old, extra old, marble •Colby Cheese •Brick Cheese •Farmer's Cheese •Mozzarella Cheese •Jack Cheese • Flavoured Brick Cheese Onion, garlic, caraway,pot pepper SINCE 18®6 • Pine River Cheese •Ice Cream •Greavesa-rhs •Maple Syrup Products • Honey • Pop •Chips •Weston Bread Products IMPORTED CHEESE Many, Many-ln-Store Sp CKNX will be on location for this -historical event. Refreshment. available 66.76 commercial and busi- ness in 1982. Of the total amount paid in taxes 23 per cent goes to the Township; 17 per cent to the County of Huron; 33 per cent to the elementary Public and Separate Schools and 27 per cent to the High Schools, that is 40 per cent for the Municipal taxation and 60 per cent for Education. The first instalment of taxes is due on Wednesday, June 15,. 1983 and the final instalment is due on Tues- , day, November 15, 1983. In other business council accepted the tender, of D. W. Roth Drainage for the con- struction of The MacLennan Drain extension at a price of $11,360.00. Maitland Engineering Ser- vices, Wingham, Ontario, werengaged• to make a plan. of o ration at the Waste Disposal Site, Part of Lot 10 Concession 6 E.D. under the Guidelines of the Ministry of the Environment at an upset level of $4.900. covifickiSIONAIATARA;WEDNESDA 41AVA' 4tom,-PM..eE5. on Soil let formed .i0 December, 182, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the.. Qntario Institute of P-edology released the 'Cropland Soil Erosion" report, which estimated that erosion, costs Huron County $8 8 million dollars per year. This' erosion cost figure includes losses of nutrients, pesticides and crop yields resulting from soil erosion. Huron County has the second highest total erosion cost in the province. In response to this need to reduce losses due to erosion, the Huron Soil Conservation District (H.S.C.D.) has been formed. This establishes a grass roots' soil conservation movement in Huron County , the first such organization in Ontario. The District in 1983 will be the joint effort of the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ausable-Bayfield and Maitland Valley Con- servation Authorities. Each participating organization will be represented by one director with the exception of Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association which will have one director for each of the other organization's directors. This structure will enable the H.S.C.D. to maintain and utilize a unique "grass roots" orientation to' the inputs and direction of the District, which is the optimum way to approach the soil conservation needs in Huron County. This ap- proach -will depend on gaining farmer commitment to.. finding solutions to soil erosion problems. Such a commitment is "already present and growing rapidly in Huron County. It is hoped that commitment will continue to grow with the help of the District PO* poliey. of a .practical and "flow -to" approacll to soil conservation practices. The 1983 RUM. dirge - tors are: Bruce Shlllingiaw, Donn Lobb, Ray Hogan, and Walter Mcllwain, of the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association; Tom Prout , and Norman Alexander of the Con- servation Authorities; and Jim Arnold and John Heard of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. From these directors, an executive committee has been selected to ad- ministrate and run the District. H.S.C.D,, Executive Committee is: chairman - Don Lobb, vice-chairman - Bruce Shillinglaw and secretary -treasurer - Tom Prout. A Conservation Agronomist and a Technician have been hired on contract to co-ordinate and implement the H.S.C.D. plans and activities. The District is actively encouraging other agencies and organizations to par- ticipate in the concept. The joint co-operation between the different organizations will make efficient use of existing technical knowledge and expertise; at the same time avoiding duplication of soil conservation efforts. The H.S.C.D. objectives are to provide. leadership in encouraging soil management and erosion control practices. These practices will -improve both the long term productivity of the land as well as water quality in Huron's water courses. The ,Piatrict's more im- mediate objectives willbe to develop .effective clod reliable crop production systema that, al reduce soil erosioa to accepta, ble levels, and. b) are eoefreffeellve, The H S C,P► will also work ortnp� sconservationai eees. In 1883, the H S.C,D. will expand the conservation tillage project conducted by the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association last year. A number of no -till ' .plots will be set up and ridges will be established for planting on in 1984. The District will also host the second . annual. Soil Con- servation Day to be held in early July. Although in 1983 the District's activities will center around conservation tillage; the H.S.C.D. long- term plans will be to promote the total "farm plan" approach • to soil conservation. Such a plan could include • soil. management practices' .including tillage,. crop rotation and cover crops. 'Erosion control structures such as drop inlets, grassed waterways and windbreaks could also be a part of the farm plan. Each plan'would be tailored to the needs of the particular farm and situation. The H.S.C.D. will provide extension services and assistance to the farmer. The farmers' interest and active...participation is the key to the working of the H.S.C.D. It is farmers, such as in Huron County, who,will make soil :conservation a priority and convince their neighbours to make soil conservation a priority on their own farms. 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