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i Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 8,1982 11 Federation Displeased Over Providence-Shaw's W.I. Plans Meeting Sept. 16th Provincial Govt. Decision to Shelve Farm Taxation Reform The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is displeased displeased with provincial treasurer treasurer Frank Miller's decision to shelve plans for reforming property taxation of farms, OFA president Ralph Barrie said last week. "The OFA spent a lot of time and effort re-working the government's proposals. We thought we'd come up with a suitable reform package. Now it looks like it's been cast aside indefinitely." In a letter to the OFA, Miller said the plan ; would not be implemented "at least for the 1983 taxation year." Miller said the program was being delayed because he was concerned about additional costs to the province. "It's ironic to hear that from the same man who stressed the importance of farm tax reform reform in his 1981 budget speech," Barrie said. "The provincial government government can't consider agriculture agriculture too important. After all, we get only one per cent of the province's total oudgetary expenditures," expenditures," Barne said. "That's not a commitment. It's a damn shame." Miller said the proposals were shelved because contention contention exists over the level of gross farm production required required for farmers to qualify for tax rebates. The OFA's position is that the province's proposed gross production criterion for 1983, $12,000 is too high. "Besides, after 1983, the government wants that figure to be indexed to match increases increases in the Farm Price Index (FPI). That makes the base figure totally unrealistic," unrealistic," Barrie said. OFA has suggested that the tax reform begin with a much lower base of $5,000. But Miller said that Letters to The Editor August 28,1982 . To the Editor: As fall approaches, UNICEF begins to search for prospective volunteers to assist in the various fundraising fundraising programmes which take 1, place throughout the year, but especially during the fall months. Each year we appeal ! to Ontarians for this assis- , tance through! the good services of the media. Your support in the past has been greatly appreciated in communicating UNICEF's need for volunteer help to your readers - and without this help UNICEF projects to assist millions of the most underprivileged underprivileged children around the world would not achieve even a modicum of success. The funds raised annually by UNICEF volunteers support projects in 111 countries in the - field of basic services, providing providing over 500 million children with improved health, education, education, nutrition, safe water and ■' sanitation. | I would like to convey our ! sincere thanks for your con- j tinued interest and we look forward to working with volunteers throughout Ontario for the children of the world. If - any of your readers would like to learn more about the volun- I teer opportunities available with UNICEF, they should call: (416) 487-4153. Yours sincerely, Elizabeth Gordon Edwards Provincial Chairman Ontario Unicef Committee Dear Editor: I am writing this article to express my concern and interest on child molestation and rape. These vulgar crimes are seemingly overlooked by the leaders of our country. The judges discriminate and any person who is tried, is tried with lenience. An example is the Olson case. This criminal is costly our country four times as much money as I receive a year to live on. Why isn't he given what is deserving? deserving? People who commit nonviolent nonviolent crimes are not isolated from violent prisoners. Olson is a child molester and a murderer. I believe this kind of violent crime will continue if our system protects tins king of person. Has this man been given shock treatments? Three months past, I became very upset with the realization that our children are not safe. This should be on the top of the list, even before recession. Apathy is a crime, communities should support the protection of the children and women should be taught self-defece against possible rape. Toronto has had to and women do not want to be raped. Rape is traumatic! The worms are crawling out of the woodwork. For us to believe that Bowmanville is going to remain the peaceful, safe little town it was, is ignorance. If a crime is being committed against a child, or a woman is being raped, the police may not be there. We must rely on self, (tougher laws for the molester and education for the children and self-defence taught by the police for the potential victims of rape.) Pat Bothwell "any move to accommodate the OFA in this area would increase the cost of the proposal proposal to the public." "That's wnat I mean about their lack of commitment to farming. The change we're : would only cost an additional $8 million. That won't break the government, but it'll give farmers a well- deserved break," Barrie said. The OFA is urging Miller to reconsider his decision. By Shirley Brown P.R.O. The June meeting of Providence Providence - Shaw's W.I.was a bus trip to the Erland Lee Home Museum at Stoney Creek. In this home the original charter of W.I. was signed on the diningroom table which has been kept in the home along with other personal possessions possessions of the Lee family. Did your home have a piano baby? We saw this, a china doll that lies on its side on the piano as an ornament, and many other antiques". The implement shed has been remodelled to display clothing, clothing, toys and tools used at the turn of the century. Weavers and quilters were demonstrating their skills and museum memorabilia could be purchased. It was the first visit to the home for many of us and we enjoyed meeting the resident curator and the area hostesses, our own Ruth © : • ■ Ik % ; ; / mg?. %\:Y Cahais being among them. We stopped for lunch at the Hamilton Botanical Gardens as the spring bulbs were being dug and the beds prepared for summer. A pre-arranged guide would have made this a more interesting stop. A bus load of laaies could not pass Oakville Place Plaza without a short stop which made the day complete. T. Elliott. M. Dow and M. Killeen were our representa- ïm&tk V ' lives at the 85th Birthday Celebration Celebration of the founding of the W.I. in Ontario on August 12th at the Constellation. Hotel in Toronto. The guest speaker was Mrs. Westebring-Miiller, pres, of the A.C.W.W. from the Netherlands. She delighted, enlightened and inspired 1800 women before the lighting of candles on a giant tiered birthday cake which made very clear our place at branch level and how we all fit into are part of place and A.C.W.W. R. Cahais and F. Payer will attend the workshop for the "Food for All Seasons" Cooking Cooking School at Maple Grove on Sept. 2. Our branch has been approached to consider the sponsorship of a 4-H Homemaking Homemaking Club, invaluable training for young girls. This is something for us to think about. Every branch is encouraged to grow this year and we would be pleased to have a few new members. 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