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8-Orono Weekly 'rimes, Wednesday. November 8th, 197 Farmers can bar- gain loan interest Three candidates are run- ning for the office of regional councillor for the Region of Durham and to sit on the Town of Newcastle council. Al three made their present- ations at the ail-candidates meeting held i Newcastle on Thursday of last week. Running for this position are Wm. Clarke, Newtonville, retired teacher-, Aif Gray, Newcastle, trucking and E.R. Woodyard, Orono, retired. Woodyard now holds the position of regional councilior with Gray the municipal councîllor for Ward tliree. Benson urged farmers to lie aggressive in their negotiat- ions. "The savings are there but you will neyer get themn until you ask. Farmers should shop for credit just as carefully as they do for anytiiing else," lie said. Bénson pointed out iterest paymnents had becomne an increasing burden for the province's farmers. "O0perat- ig costs have skyrocketed and the price of new land, equipment and buildings is nearly beyond belief. When you combine that with the low product prices of thé last few years, it means the farmner is Newcastle downtown should be rebuîlt and new sidewalks included in the program. "I think of myseif as an extension of your thoughts," lie said and it would be refreshing to elect someone not a polîtician. "Give me a chance on November 13th ... I won't let you down", lie said. Farmers eau have big savings by bargaining on interest rates, Bill Besson, Second Vice-President of the Ontario Federation of Agri- culture told a group of area farmers. Benson told the regional meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, many farmers with a good credit rating had recently been able to negotiate a much lower interest rate than was originally quoted. He added, the practice is not just confined to the banks, but is general amongst financial institutions. citizen development ini the Village of Orono and we now need a similar development in the Village of Newcastle, lie said. The candidate spoke out for the need for a district plan in Newcastle, Newtonville and, Orono to bring about planned, residential, commercial and industriai development to.the area. One out of three to be elected WM. CLARKE Wm. Clarke in addressing the meeting said lie under- stood most of [lie problemis facing the Town today. He said there was need for a fui-time representative at regional council to get ail the benefits. 11e also said people must lie given tlhe opportunity to debate and discuss tlie issues. He supported liglit inidustry for tlie outlying areas must be attracted to tlie labour mili. H1e said lie supported senior t citizen development if the need was there but feit that many wished to remain in their own homes and said this shouid lie encouraged through tax rebutes. In speakig of the Leskard Jtraffie problemn that this traffic must be rerouted. H1e also supported that Orono and ALF GRAY Aif Gray said it liad been a busy time on council over the past'two years and thut lie had missed only one council meeting and two committee meetings. H1e pledged to improve communication bet- 'ween council and staff. In speaking of parking lie said there was a need for a parking pollcy in tlie Town for ail centres not just Bowman- ville. H1e spoke of work needed in the Main street areas of both Orono and Newcastle. We have a senior E.R. (TED) WOODYARD Mr. Woodyard reviewed bis last campaign pr-omises and said hie had promised to be a fuiltime regional council- lor which lie said hie had over the past two years. -I have enjoyed working with- con- cil", lie said. He said at the last election' lie said there was a need for a better consideration for the riglits of people and spoke cf some restrictive by-laws which shouid he revamped. These are now being consid- ered, lie said. With proper by-laws and proper interpre-, tation there should bè-no need' to wait a year and a haif for a decision due to red taue. In speaking of au in-depth study of the financial struc- ture of the Town which he had proposed hie said it had flot happened due to many changes in the Town staff during the past two years but would hope that such a study could be carried out in the near future. In the coming year, lie said, there would be some serious decision to be made in development and that council must keep in mind a proper balance between residential . and industrial assessmnent. 1 ask for your support, November l3th. VPUMPING OUT SEP-TIC TANKS CLAU'DE HARNESS Formerly Bert Tom kins j Phone 786-2552 On Monday, Re-elleot THE RECORD *has worked for unity in the Municipality, striving to maintain the identity of ail the communities within, while recognizing the concerns of the citizens f rom ail areas. Administration and the Costs of Services have been re- duced through sound financial budgeting. *worked for, and succeeded In acquiring uniform miii rates for both residential and industrial properties throughout the municipality. *has been a supporter of positive planning to accommodate growth while recognizing the necessity of providing environmental and ecological safeguards. -several new industries have been established, others have been expanded. -has promoted the redevelopment of urban cores and shopping facilities. -has worked for a wide variety of residentiai housing to meet different life- styles and income levels, inciuding senior citizen accommodation. *has pianned for future growth by ensuring adequate water and sewage facilities for Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle and Orono. *has worked for an expanded road and street program, improved trafflo control and additional signalized intersections without any 1978 tax increase. *worked in co-operation with Schooi Boards, Service Clubs and other community groups to further develop cultural and recreational facilities forait ages.. 11 *has worked for improved f ire fighting equipment,. additionai f ire stations and expanded police service. *has been a supporter of Regional Government r eview. now as dependant upon the financial institutions as any other businessman". The latest figures from Statistics Canada show that in 19'77, Ontario's farmers paid $204 million in interest char- ges. This compares with $187 million the year before. Benson forecast the combin- ation of even liigher interest rates and increasing indelit- edness wouid drive the figure stil higlier in 1978. Besson said lie hoped for the sake of the farm com- munity that the recent mnc- reases in farm galte priceS would continue. Hne con- cluded, "we need the increas- es just to p ay the interest",. i Northumberland- Newcastle Board of Education MAKE ONE VOTE FOR Wm H i.<Bill> Caman on Monday, November l3th Pols open il Oam.to8:OOp.m. (Advanice Poli- November 4fh, 9:Oa.m. to8:o0 p.m.) Vote to Re-elect C"A RMA Your Senior Trustee Keep hlmi working for you The difference is - EXPERIENCE VOTE - it matters - its your money and your commrunity. George CAME]RON Marg IBBOTSON Wm-. MONTGOMERY 1.