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10 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, July 22, 2009 O'TOOLE Continued from page 2 of "buyer beware" still applies. Students should do their research, check out the school's credentials, and talk to current students and graduates before enrolling. Reputable career colleges won't object to such scrutiny by prospective clients. Nor will reputable career colleges have any difficulty in complying with provincial laws. It is disappointing to learn that the provincial government is not doing enough to protect the consumer who is seeking retraining. An estimated 330,000 manufacturing jobs have already been lost in Ontario. That's why there are more people looking for ways to improve their prospects through re-training or upgrading the skills they already have. Students deserve to know the education they are paying for meets provincial standards. It's time for the McGuinty government to enforce the rules it already has governing private career colleges. Ontario Announces $25 Million for Literacy The Province of Ontario is investing $25 million in colleges, school boards and community literacy organizations in the Employment Ontario network to help laid-off workers and other adult learners train for highly skilled jobs. In addition, Ontario is provid- ing $5 million this year to expand online literacy training. Funding for research projects to help adult learners and to develop a provincewide curriculum for adult literacy training was also announced. Last February, a resolution from Opposition MPP Garfield Dunlop on community literacy programs received all-party support in the Legislature. Mr. Dunlop, a strong advocate for literacy and basic skills development, emphasized in his resolution the importance of communitybased literacy initiatives. For over 10 years, the Literacy Network of Durham Region has offered information referral service, and support for literacy programs in Durham. They may be reached at their Read Hotline: 1-800-2630993. New Provincial Sales Tax Hits Renters Hard According to the Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario, a tenant paying $1000 a month will see the cost of their rent increase between $270 and $320 per year. This is a direct result of Premier McGuinty's new harmonized sales tax of 13%. That amount represents the impact of adding 8% to rentrelated goods and services which previously did not face the provincial sales tax. These goods and services include: repair, maintenance and property management services, natural gas and electricity. In addition, the new provincial tax will slap another 8% tax on: cable, cell phone and internet services. More than one-quarter of renters will also see an immediate jump in their utility costs as a result of paying directly for utilities that are not included in rent. Under the watch of this government, Ontario has lost 330,000 manufacturing jobs, the unemployment rate is among the highest in Canada, and the budget deficit next year is forecasted to be the highest in history - more than $18 billion. For the first time ever, Ontario is a "have-not" province receiving equalization payments from the federal government. In today's economy, the addition of eight per cent PST on so many goods and services not already subject to the provincial tax is something Ontario cannot afford. For a full list of items that will be taxed under the proposed extension of the provincial sales tax and to sign a petition, visit www.daltonsalestax.com Royal Visit Scheduled for November 2009 Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, will visit Ontario in November 2009. In addition to Ontario, they will tour Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, British Columbia and the National Capital Region. A detailed itinerary will be published at a later date. Artspace on the Mezzanine Tapestry of Sentiment Through July, Anastasia Tiller's Tapestry of Sentiment is featured at `Artspace on the Mezzanine' at the Bowmanville branch of the Clarington Public Library. Moving to Canada eight years ago from Moscow where she earned her Masters Degree in International Commercial Law, Tiller most enjoys experimenting with different mediums, different textures and different styles. Mixed media, such as her woven images featured at `Artspace on the Mezzanine' wherein she weaves artefacts from her many travels, allow her freedom of expression, more room to be inventive and to be truthful in her art. Tiller writes in her artist's statement: "Modern Art is my inspiration. I feel that in this century, borders dividing different art forms are broken. More often, you could see merging and mixture of different art forms. We are in this exciting age of complete freedom of expression where everything is possible.... Modern Art is a fiesta of ideas. The age of technology influenced art immensely [and] I am extremely curious to see what lies ahead and am glad to have such a large spectrum of sources available to me to create art." The exhibition runs from July 1 to July 31. Submissions from artists to exhibit at Artspace on the Mezzanine are always welcome. Contact Jean-Michel Komarnicki at jmkimage@ ican.net or by phone at 905623-9060. ESTATE AUCTION ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday, July 24th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the attractive contents from two Wilmot Creek homes; 9pc. Mission Oak Dining Room Suite; Drop Leaf Table; Many Occ. Tables; 6pc. Dinette; 5pc. Dinette; Queen Sofa Bed; 2pc. Chesterfield; Ant. Chests; Dressers; Ant. Chairs; Computer Desk; Pr. Harold Thornton Paintings; Prints; 18 Oil Lamps; Hanging Lamps; Lanterns; Trunks; Model Ship; Die Cast Models; Bar Fridge; Dehumidifiers; Ladies Clubs (RH); China; Glass; etc. No Pets allowed. Preview after 2:00 p.m.. Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques, Visa, M/C, Interac 10% Buyers Premium Auctioneers Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971'