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Orono Weekly Times, 8 May 1991, p. 8

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S.-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 8, 1991 New managfer at the Darlingtton hydro plant Ontario Hydre lias appointed Allan Hoit as Darlington Nuclear Generating Station manager, Vern <Austmran, Orono area resident and Darlington station manager from 1984 to 1990, is tackling special A recenty, ne was manager of iBruce A nuclear generating station, but lie lias aso been station manager at Bruce B and Douglas Point. Afteî graduating from the University of Toronto in electrical engineering, Mr. Hoit began his career at Douglas Point as an engineering trainee. During lis 26, year career with Ontario Hydro, Mr. Holt lias held a vaîiety of positions, but al have been at the Bruce/Douglas Point site, Now M. Holt, lis wife Rhoda, and two childien will be moving to the Newcastle/Oshawa area in a few month., Queen !s Park report by Gord Mills Like most people, up until last everything handled by the Monday, I had watched the news goverment. following the introduction of the 1 The budget perhaps lias been provincial budget with a great deal somewhat of a gamble for the of apprehension. government. Did we ever have On Monday, being in the mucli of a choice? 1 honestly dont Ontario Legislature when the believe we had. Any other budget was read by the Treasurer, approacli would have been was quite an exciting moment for dishonorable and would have mne. betrayed everyting the NDP has 0 f course, 1 would be totally idealisic if 1 thouglt for one small moment that the budget wQuld suit everyone. Some quarters attacked the goverument for oui reckless appîoadh to increasing the deficit. We have been attacked by both Mr. Mulroney and Mr. Wilson for se called, "being out of step with the economiC poliCies of upon individual governments to disinherit their own philosophies and election promises and govern according to the ideology of the Federal Conservatives. Some advice, considering the Federal Tories spend 34 cents of eveiy tax dollar collected te paY interest on the debt. Our deficit will require us te pay 12 cents of eveîy dollar over tlie next four yeai. In short, afteî fiveand a haîf years of Conservative "fiscal management'. in Ottawa tlieiî percentage debt costs almost three times as mudli as ours. The Ontario Government could have done nothing new witli this budget, and still thle deficit would have been about $8.2 billion. There are three principal reasons foi this: 1. The Federal Government's cut of $3.6 in transfer payments te Ontario. These payments were supposed to be te lielp with health, education, and social piograms; 2. Shrinking provincial revenue from sales and incomne taxes; 3. Skyîocketing welfare caseloads. Oui government could have made the choice of pasSing the $3.6 billion federal govemnment çcut on te the people. Peihapa by closing some liospitals, some sclieols or colleges. We could have iaised the sales =axOr income tai. We could have user ta on d octer and liespital visits. We could liave aise laid off ten or twenty tliousand civil servants, steps tht would have guaranteed iongýIàia' tÈhÛpocèss iffg 60 ever stood for. 1 will retuin te mny normal commnentaiy next week. For the time being - be kind to one another. CDAE ' Ne wtonville Alive (Continued from 7) - This is Education Week. At Newtonville Public School, activities -are planned throughout the week, including trips te the Outdoor Education Centre in - "HELLO UP THEIRE!" greetings to Mis. Jean Vanstone of Faro, Yukon who reads us every week in the Orono Weekly Times! Hugs and kisses are sent to you especially for Mothe's Day, Jean, fîom son Tim, daugliter-in-law Dianne and grandson Brent (and Teddy) ... "hurry and corne home mom!" - Euchre scores from Friday, May 3, came in as follows: 91 for Jean Jilisen, 86 Wanda McNeil, 85 Carl Todd, 84 Bill Graham, 82 Isabella Walters and an 81 for Bruce Bright. Winners on the draw, were June Wilson, Eva, Smith, Tom Wilson, Myrtle Alldred, Charlie Campbell and Ait Bedwin. All invited to next card party, comning up on May 17 at the hall. Wasnt it a lovely weekend? Ever notice how many more smiles you corne across when the sun shines? Althougli we garden putterers are still wishing for more warmth, being outdoors in the middle of nature makes one feel 'bora again." Keep in toucli! m m "k s356O.oo Se. John Deer,'s new, LX Iawn tmaulors. A Dependable Kawasaki engine with overhead valves, full-pressure lubrication and oil filter A Hydrostatic models feature exclusive 2-pedal control that allows the operator to easily select speed and direction without removing bis hands from the steering wheel A New 48-incli mower deck for hîgh-quality cutting, long life and easy servîcing A Tight 22-inch turning radius A Contoured seat, increased legroom and improved 'à accessibility for comfort and convenience Rebate aseignied to dealier N dMiRUg ncludes Freght and Pm-delNve.y Like aer la LTD.Cl Lookîng for WINDOWS and DOORS rien CfleckjUs out 774 ERYE STREET UNIT 7 PETERB90ROUGH 70-741-4499 Since 1949 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 0F DURHAM HOLIDAY CLOSURE 0F SANITARY LANDFILL SITE - The CARTWRIGHT & SCUGOG TRANSFER STATIONS will be closed on Monday, May 20, 1991, for Victoria Day. Normal operations will resumne on Tuesday, May 21, 1991. V. A. S3ilgailis, P. Eng. Commissioner of Works The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority is accepting applications for the following: OUTDOOR EDUCAT ION INSTRUCTOR (Contract Position) The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority operates the Ganaraska Forest Centre, a residential outdoor education facility located in the Ganaraska Forest north of Port Hope, Ontario. We offer programs in conservation and outdoor education to elementary and secondary school classes from six area school boards as welI as special interest groups. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a varied and active program with highly rnotivated and enthusiastic students using the outdoors as a classroom. QMË=~ *teaching and supervision of residential and day school groups, programn development and implementation of public events. ~uaiflains. *applicants should have excellent communication skills and teaching experienoe in the field of conservation education, the natural sciences and/or outcloor education. A teaching certificate is preferred but not required. *$20,307. - $21 ,502. (accommodation may be available on site) *September 3, 1991 - June 27, 1992 (43 weeks) Applications must be received, in writing, by May 15, 1991, and addressed to: Chief Administrative Officer Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority P.O. Box 328 Port Hope, Ontario Ll A 3W4 For further information, please contact the Ganaraska Forest Centre Coorcinator at 416-797-2721. NEW TALENTED PERFORMERS JOI 01 IDEERE SALES & SERVICE Taunton Road, West of Orono Phone 416-983-9119 or 1-800-461-2120 ____________ - 1 Ask übout our

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