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The Canadian Statesman. Bowmunvillc. June 17. 1987 Queen's Park Report By Sam Cureatz M.P.P. sales tax on fast food but where is their commitment to a computer in every classroom? The budget did bring to everyone's attention the continued need of assistance assistance for the farm community. community. I was surprised however after the number of years I served as Deputy Speaker of the Legislature, and hearing our present Treasurer, Treasurer, then critic of the Ministry of Agriculture, Bob Nixon, complain about the lack of commitment to the farm community, he has done nothing to give us substantial substantial encouragement. $2,500 was made available for the farmer in terms of . cost programs for implementation implementation of safety mechanisms and repairs to his machinery. However, immediate cash outlay is not a solution to a long term The lack of focus and direction direction in the Liberal government's government's Throne Speech has been carried over into Treasurer Robert Nixon's budget. In the words of the Toronto Star, the Treasurer is "spreading his resources so thinly, he has come up short." Education was called a top priority in the budget, yet shrinking provincial landing leaves more than 55% of the cost of schooling on the back of the local taxpayer. taxpayer. In fact, the budget's 5.5% increase in school operating grants barely holds the lineal the current provincial support of 44.9%, yet the Liberals promised to return the province's share of school funding to 60%. I compliment the Liberals Liberals on seeing fit to lower the Starting this Friday and every Friday •Cabbage Rolls and Homemade. Baked Beans Tuesdays and Fridays • Brown Bread and Raisin Bread Newcastle Village Bakery & Deli 40 King St. 987-4439 problem. Further, the 100% rebate of farm taxes on the farm land may merely be a manipulation of figures whereby the taxes will result result in the same amount being paid as presently incurred. incurred. What could happen is that the assessment on strictly farm land may be less under present day fair market value assessment, howeve, the assessment on the farm home may be substantially substantially more and as a result, result, the same amount of taxes could well be paid. Of course there was the continual avoidance of the Liberal government's commitment commitment to the expansion of the GO rail system to the city of Oshawa and beyond. My continual prodding about the expansion of the GO rail system and the possibility possibility of car pools in the Town of Newcastle will continue. continue. There is also mention of increased funding for equity for our citizens in the province of Ontario, be it child care, the disabled or the elderly, There was however however vagueness in the commitment commitment and I will be looking looking for the specifics that will be brought forward from the individual ministries. ministries. Another vague area is still the great concern, especially in the urban areas where there is still a considerable amount of lack of housing, and we will await any further announcement announcement from the Minister of Housing concerning concerning alleviation of this problem. A further area of interest is the comment by the Treasurer Treasurer that the deficit will be substantially reduced by $350 million. However, a close examination of the budget reveals that the re- ducation will be determinative determinative upon unspecified in , VINYL FLOORING at every day low, low prices. Bring in this ad and receive an additional $20 TO $100. OFF Councillor Tries Hand at Brick-Laying Councillor Ann Cowman tried her hand at brick-laying at the St Marys Cement 75th anniversary celebrations on June 13. Everyone was welcome to try laying a brick and Councillor Cowman proved that if she ever gives up politics, there may be a whole new career open to her. Water Booster Needed Still, area residents are concerned about the effects of the proposed subdivision. subdivision. "I question the need to develop that property," said Ren Siebenja, a Liberty Liberty Street home owner. "Why aren't they developing properties properties in the city core?" he asked the councillors. Mr. Siebenja also raised concerns over the widening of the road for the new subdivision, as well as the effects the construction may have on a waterway waterway that runs through his property. Planning Director Terry Edwards assured councillors that the widening widening of the road was necessary to accommodate accommodate the increased traffic, and that the waterway would be properly year efficiency savings which will amount to $35 million from the capital account account and $275 million from other expenditures. So, the question still remains, will the $350 million come out of the committed capital expenditures expenditures for new hospital construction and for new school construction.....The money has to come from somewhere and if not from these capital expenditures, then we can very well be jg-jyining indeed into a deficit deficit situation with the budget, and not as the Treasurer Treasurer has indicated. I would like to inform my constituents that I have relocated relocated my Oshawa office from its present address to 1600 Simeoe Street North, with the same telephone number 571-2084. Kathy and I were pleased to attend the 135th anniversary anniversary of St. Mary's Church, Lifford, and we enjoyed meeting Bishop Terry Finlay, Finlay, Rev. George Daley and Warden Shirley Metcalf. From Page 1 considered in the plans. Ken Tunney, who filed the application application on behalf of the Quadrillium Corporation Corporation to rezone the 18 hectare parcel parcel of land to permit the subdivision, told the councillors that there were to be lots provided for a school and a park in the subdivision. He also assured assured council that the resident's concerns concerns would be looked after. Louise Barrett, also of Liberty Street, expressed her concerns about the water easement on her property. Mr Tunney said that with the proposed proposed subdivision her home would receive receive full services. The application to rezone the land has been referred back to Town Staff for processing of a draft plan of the subdivision. ^îowmanville High School ,;l 1 REPORT CARDS 4 , 1 i . • ' may be picked up by the students and parents ; at Bowmanville High School Monday, June 29th 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 30th 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. any remnant over 9' x 12'. Offer expires Sat., June 20th, 1987 CARPET WAREHOUSE 149 King St. West 728-4601 Oshawa J Van Belle Floral Shoppes ...much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 King St. W., Oshawa Slmcoe St. N., Oshawa . --^ 100 Dundas St. W., | VAN BELLE' Whitby. Trademarks of Van Belle Gardens Ltd. I 0 I 1 8 S3 SAVE $25.00 on any car or truck windshield , replacement or in payment toward deductible of any insurance windshield Claim - Limit one per purchase. PLUS AN ADDITIONAL BONUS OF i i B I I 0 @ B i 0 0 8 13 UXBRIDGE No. 47 Hwy. and Douglas Rd. 852-5382 BOWMANVILLE Church and Silver St. 623-4225 B 1 B B I I 13 ™ FREE MOBI1 E SERVICE ' B 61 rKLBsmutti Explry Date June 30,1 987n g 8 «a rsa asa eg r® ee «a m ae oa aa no eh m « re aw m m « an n m m m ea aa bb eh am a eà ea ea bb hb m era REPORT CARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED UNLESS REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENT LINDA PERCHARD-WELSH, A.I.I.C. BARBER, STEWART, McVITTIE and WALLACE INSURANCE BROKERS are pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Perchard-Welsh, A.I.I.C. Registered Insurance Broker as their local representative. Tel. 623-5537 (Res.) FOR 0 <? * We look forward to ^ over | being of service to you. \ H®® \ YEARS YOU WILL LIKE THE DIFFERENCE Citizens to Have GO Input From Page 1 mited, told council members about the proposed four alternatives to the GO Train line into Oshawa. Three of the alternatives will have a layover station just east of Preston- vale Road, on the CP rail line. The fourth proposed route would have a layover station west of Courtice Road, on the CN railway line. The layover station will be used for storage, minor cleaning and inspection inspection of the trains, according to Mr. Williams. Pythbow Is From Page One special purpose commercial use as it it now designated. "We could do something really creative down there, a restaurant chain such as McDonald's would do quite nicely," she said. As a result of Pythbow's application, application, the Bowmanville downtown area, which employs over 500 people, is concerned that the area might not survive a mall near Highway 401. The downtown business area has vacancies, vacancies, as opposed to Orono and Newcastle, Newcastle, which arc operating at full capacity, capacity, according to Hubbard. The subdivisions near the Bow- At this point, the consultants arc; trying to complete a quick overview : study of the four alternative routes for the GO Train line. Mr. Williams- hopes that by September the best al-: ternative route will have been cho-;- sen. While Newcastle council is waiting- to receive all the facts before making- any decisions on preferred routes,' they want to make sure they are in-;' eluded in all plans affecting the Town; of Newcastle. • Still Trying manville Mall arc beginning to maker, a shift in the population base, but;, there is still room for growth say&: Hubbard. : Representatives of the owners oL the Bowmanville Mall told last; week's planning committee meeting - .' that until the population base of thc- area increases already approved ex-I pansions can't begin. : While all sides are hoping that the; new arena will help to strengthen the;! downtown, shopping developmentslike developmentslike the proposed 150,000 square foot centre in Courtice will still cause a. drain on Bowmanville, according to.. Councillor Hubbard. SALE EVENT'S? 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