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Blue Ray Chapter OES Honors Its Officers at Meeting in Port Perry - Rovers Take Ganaraska Trail Route Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. ADril 21. 1976 Blue Ray Chapter, No. 28, Order of the Eastern Star Met Thursday evening list, in the Masonic Temple Queen Street, Port Perry wi 1 a large attendance. 1 Many guests from other Chapters were cordially wel- comed by Worthy Matron Mabel Cawker and Worthy Patron William Pearson. Out of town guests were present from Durham, Whitby, Sunbeam, Ontario, Markham, Laurel, Bedford and West Hill. It was a pleasure to greet Jean Jolly District Deputy Grand Matron of District No. 10, Past District Deputy Grand Matron Agnes Wallace, District No. 11, and Represen- tative for State of Georgia, Bessy Cosway. Past Matron and Representative to Prov. of Alberta, and Wilma Taylor Past Matron, Representative Members of the 1st Bowmanville Rovers had a chilly backpack trip during the March 27-28 weekend when they trekked from Omemee to Millbrook on the Ganaraska trail. The route took tliem along an abandoned roadbed that runs between Lindsay and Port Hope (40 miles). The Rovers travelled approximately half the trail and enjoyed the trip except for rain and snow late Saturday. They camped overnight at Bethany Ski Club. This picture shows from left to right, Dave Howarth, Mike Kraan, Terry Severn, Fred Nicholls, John Trejbal and Don Howarth. Letters to the Editor Gilasses )r thin peo NOT COUNTRY BUMPKINS Dear Sir: The letter from Gord Bur- nett (Welfare for Crying Farmers, April 7th) was full of very misleading half-truths, at a time when rural-urban relationships need to be strengthened. to State of Maine. Two presiding "Anchar" Matrons and one presiding "Anchar" Patron were also presented, namely, Ruth Gray, Ontario Chapter, Pickering, Gretta Lee, Whitby Chapter and Bert Guthrie, Whitby Chapter. A splendid number of Past Matrons and Past Patrons were on hand for the evening and warmly greeted by the Worthy Matron. Regular business was trans- acted and action taken regard- ing worthwhile projects. We warmly welcome a new member to Blue Ray la the person of Mrs. Elsie Clug- ston. The report of the Benevolent Committee was presented by Convener Elsie Wilbur. Easter plants are being sent to shut-ins. Also an appeal was made for baking etc. for the Hospital Spring Fair to be held in May. Sick and Sunshine reports showed progress is being made by those who have been Mi. Plans are underway for a Daffodil Tea and Bazaar to be held late in April in Latcham Centre. All members are urged toassist with baked goods, bazaar items, etc., and make this worthy project an outstanding success to aid in needed funds for Cancer Pesearch. A most successful Penny Sale was convened by Pearl Gerrow, proceeds to be used for Benevolent work. Honored guests for the evening were the Star Points, Conductresses and Assoc. Conductresses of various Chapters. A draw was held on two beautiful African Violets and the winners were Con- ductress Jessie Burleigh of Whitby, and Star Point (Martha) Myrna Smith of Sunbeam. A happy social hour was enjoyed after the meeting adjourned. Convenor Olive Ormiston. and Committee were responsible for the tempting refreshments, con- cluding an informal pleasant evening. Farmers certainly do not appreciate the image implied in the term "country bump- kin". Most viable farms today require a capital outlay of upwards of a quarter million dollars . . . an investment which an uneducated "bump- kin" would be ill-equipped to manage. Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelan has pointed out many times that subsidies to agriculture are lower in Canada than in almost any other. country, and that agri- culture productivity in Canada in recent years, and in past years, bas increased at a higher rate than that of indu§try in general. As a result Canadian consumers pay a lower portion of their incomes for food now than in previous years (19 per cent in 1975, down from 25 per cent in the early 1960's). Burnett states that 65 per cent of farmers have off-farm employment, and that these will receive an income tax rebate from off-farm income to a maximum of $4000 to $5000. Burnett's interpretation of restricted farm losses is inaccurate, to say the least. A part-time farmer may declare a loss only if his farm shows a probability of becoming pro- fitable in the future. In that case, farm losses to a maxi- mum of $5000 may be deduct- ed from non-farm income. As a result, the tax paid on that loss is rebated to the farmer. The farm property tax rebate was instituted to com- pensate farmers for the in- creased burden of education taxes on their land, excluding the farm home. In order to qualify for the rebate, the farm must produce income of at least $2000. Since education is a service to people rather than to property, perhaps it would be fairer to all for education revenues to come entirely from income taxes rather than partially from property taxes. Governments become in- volved in subsidy programs in response to commodity short- ages and resultant high con- sumer prices. Often pro- duction is stimulated to the point where surpluses exist, and farmers are obliged to sell their products at a loss. Such was true regarding the volun- tary beef cow-calf stabiliza- tion program. Burnett states that many farmers received over $30,000 of taxpayers money free. In order to do so, at $72.19 per cow, a farmer would need a herd of 415 cows. The average number of cows per herd in the program was 26. This money received is taxable. Burnett implies that farm- ers receive a grant of 40 per cent of the cost, to a maximum of $3000, of each and every capital structure (barn, silo, etc.). In reality, no farmer could receive more than $3000 through the Capital Grant Program, no matter how many capital structures he built at whatever cost. The grant received is deducted from the cost of the item in depreciating it for taxation purposes. Burnett says that O.H.I.P. is paid from the public purse for 80 per cent of all farmers.' In order to qualify for this form of assistance, a person (any- one - not just a farmer) must have no taxable income. Burnett speaks of "'inheri- tance taxes"; of these I have not heard. Perhaps he is referring to estate taxes and succession duties. With very careful planning, many years in advance of a transfer, a farm may be passed from father to son incurring rela- tively small taxes; however, many farmers have been forced to sell their farms and leave the occupation in order to pay succession duties and estate taxes on the death of the father. Granted, estate taxes were abolished recently, but these bave been replaced by a capital gains tax. Capital gains taxes must be paid when the farm is sold to a person outside the family. Most Canadian farmers would rather receive their income from the market place than from government aid; however, higher consumer prices would result in a politically uncomfortable situation. Thus governments become involved in subsidy programs to maintain low consumer prices. If Canada is to continue to supply her population with food, agricul- ture nust be able to attract young, intelligent people. Yours truly, E.L. McLaughlin, Nestleton, Ontario. HOW TO GET AHEAD Dear Editor: A man can never receive little praises from his peer group because they are too busy bragging about their own great prowess in this or that field or area. If a man remains quiet and unassuming he is ridiculed and labelled a loser. For no apparent reason. Matters are even worse when the young man matures in the companyof rowdy and lawless individuals bent on hell and destruction. It is then no easy matter for him to break away from those people, as they have no ambition in life and simply can not stand to see one of their owp group break away and make a go of it in a straight society. They ridicule the person and even attempt to turn him back to the old ways of crime and bumming the streets. Although the temptations are there, if a man works at il hard enough he may very easily succeed in accomplish- ing his goals. What this town and many other towns are in need of is more cultural activities to help give more direction to those poor disil- lusioned people who believe that one day a rich uncle will leave them a million dollars. No way, because that uncle will leave his money to the nephew who works hard and is thrifty. Or perhaps they can win a million in the Olympic Lottery. You can rule out winning a fortune. How do you get recognition? By working hard and deserving the praise granted by older, smarter, wiser adults who made it good by doing just that, working hard and sacrificing the ways of lethargy. The only way we, as young people can make it is by following the example set by our eiders. Jody Rogers Fined $20 for No Seat Belt "If I had been wearing a seat belt I would probably still be in the hospital or dead," said 19-year old Mark Probert, Newtonville, before being found guilty of not wearing his complete seat belt assembly. He appeared before Judge R.B. 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