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m 6 OronoWeekly'Thnes, Wednesday Ekeember 10, ~I997~ "My work is to fînd the good in people"y, - Chisling "Working with a growing congregation will be a big challenge," said Rev. Chisling, the new pastor at the Newcastle United Church. "There is a future here." "The Gospel works, that is the exciting part of this work, Chisling said. Rev. Chisling, a Nova Scotia native moved to Newcastle two weeks ago with his wife Nancy Jane. They left two children in Truro, daughter Anna who is a Pharmacy Technician, and son Josh who is a Firefigliter. They made the move so Nancy could further her career as a Mezzo Soprano. Nancy is currently studying in Toronto. In 1987, Chisling received his Master of Divinity degree from the Atlantic Schiool of Theology. Prior to that hie spent mnany years teachïing school, special education and high school Frenchi and Science being, his area of expertise. Chising also spent time in Saskatchewan and Ranken Inlet, N.W.T. early in his teaching career. Chisling's last 3 years were spent ministering in Advocate Harbour, in north- ern Nova Scotia. It was the charge before that one that really hiad an effect on him. In 1986-1986 Chisling was the minister of the Wesleyanî Method ist Chuirch in Bermuda. It was in Bermuda that he became very active in AIDS education. As a mnem- ber of the Sandys Rotary Club in Bermuda, hie helped set up a fund specifically geared toward AIDS educa- tion, to cope with the poten- tial problems posed by the spread of HIV and AIDS throughi the Island. It lhad been asserted that in some quarters, Bermnuda hias per capita, the highest incidence of disease in the world. As a fundraiser on Decemnber 1, 1992 (World Aids Day) the Rotary Club of Sandys Bermuda put on a concert featuring an an array of inter- national talent and included Nancy Chisling. As an AIDS educator, Chisling hias donte a lot of work with famiies and teens. "This work allows us to react positively and not get involved in the politics," said Chisling, "that is the work of the Church." Worship and works are one, and together they miake the words relevant. Going to auctions and junk shops help Chisling take his mind off things. He hopes to start raising orchids again, a hobby hie picked up in Bermuda. Chisling also enjoys Biblical Language, and pondering issues such as the one the current moderator brouglit up. Chisling has been very involved in commn-unity ser- vices. He lias worked with the physically challenged. was the Chaplain at thie County Jail in Truro, and was Chaplain ai a Hospice for per-sons withi AIDS and ter- inal illniess. Hie is not afraid to 'go out on a limib for his beliefs. "Jeremiiahi 29- 14 really explains miy efforts," Chîisling said, "If 'you look -fo)r me with ail your heairt. I 11,111let you flnd me. In 1Touch John o",roole Durhaml East MPP This patst week, Bihl 152 received 3f d readtag. Bill 152 legîslation If the other part of Bill 160, tie education legis- lation. Thé province will fund a greater §hare of education ($2.5 bilIîon) and trade a number of servces like public health, anibulance services, municipal transit and social services valued at ($2.5 Billion). This swap will be rev- enue neutral. In 1995, the province announced that the Municipal Assistance Grant would be 1jhased out over the next three years. In 1998, the last of the three grant reduc- tions of sèmne $660 million is to occur. Many small, mainly northern ï4nd rural munici- palities, were expresstag diffi- culty absor-btag these reduc- tions. EverY municipallty is having difficulty developing their 199e, budget with any degree of certainty with respect to their revenue. On top of all this, we have Bill 1419, the new municipal assessment system. The new actual value assessment sys- tem replaces the current unfair assessment system across Ontario. Furthermore, the Farm Tax Rebate system is being eliminated and replaced as part of the new assessment system. You can now probably understand what all the fuss is about. No one really knows the actual numbers or dollars. With a new assessment system, and your municipal tax no longer paying (usually approx. 60%) for education, the municipal budget process is very diffi- cult. Some news reports have indicated that the province bas set aside approximately $700 million to smooth this transition. I arn commltted to ensuring that our local taxes do not go up as a result of al these changes. One last chal- lenge is the GTA Service Board and the pooling of costs for social servic,ýes. I have repeated time after Urne, that we must ensure that we are not paying for thxe higher service levels of Toronto. Many people are asking, "wihy are you dotag so much so fast"? In my opinion, al these issues fit together. The last two govemments exam- ined the coinplex web of provincial and municipal shared funding. The Disentanglement Report and The Fair Tax Commission re sulted in many recommen- dations but sadly, no action. You may recall the last gov- ernment's attempt with Market Value Assessment and the outrage in Toronto. They backed down. The Crombie Commission, like the two previot-s commissions, al had one thing in common. Education should be funded by the province. Once you reoesme oýr Io dua ipal property tax base, you are forced to sort out whiche services should be paid for by the province and which should be paid for at the local or reglonal level. At the end of the day with an equal assess- ment base, we are well on the way to making the entire sys- tema simpler and fairer. The payment to parents or guardians of children 13 years of age or less who were unable to attend school dur- lng the recent teachers protest has been approved. Qualified persons can now apply for the $40.00 per day up to a maximum of $400.00. Applications are available and must be submitted to your school board no inter than January 16, 1998. School boards will need admainistra- tive time to verify the applica- tions and issue cheques. If we can assist, please contact our constituency office at (905) 697-1501 or L/D 1-800-661- 2433. "Ontario Speaks. a dia- logue on Canadian Unitv", is a document every household will receive. With the mail strike over, you will probably receive this questionnaire. Please take timne to complete and mail the form. As Canada enters the new millennlum, we must emerge as a stronger and more'united country. Your comments and lnput are very important. We have extra copies of the document and will asslst in any way neces- sary. You can fax the form at 1-888-258-1940 or caîl 1- 800=695-4045 or=l: 1-800- 263-7776, vww.ontarlos- Dea ks. ýom Unemployment figures indicate the number of Job- less Is decreaslng. Youth employment opportunities are stlll a challenge. The Hon. AI Palladini bas launched the Young Entrepreneurs pro- gram. Applicants between 18 and 29 years old must com- plete a Young Entrepreneurs Workshop before they are ehi- gible for up to a $7,500.00 loan guarantee. For more information, caîl our con- stituency office of (416) 325- 6469. December 8th to l2th Is Human Rghts Week. 1998 wlll mark the 5th anniver- sary of the United Nations declaration on human riglits. Every member of thxe human farnily bas the rlght to free- dom, justice and peace. Tolerance is the key to free- dom and wlth freedom comes responslbllity. Besides my weely column, I also have a Rogers Community 10 TV show. Anyone without cable TV can borrow a copy of these videos through my office or the lbrary. I have as guests, memabers of the community and ministers dealng wlth the issues of the day ike edu- cation, health care and municipal restructurlng., I try to stay in touch wlthout wast- tag your money on junk mail. Please caîl at any time as I always take time to meet wlth my constituents. Friday, December 12 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. ~~A fieseection of pine handcrafted Chistmias and home decor ideas in a cnuyhome setting. Enjoy hot cider Wand goodies. No admission charge. Buit & Sandy McDonnell 905 Regional Road 42, Bowmanville, Ontario (eatst side of Clarke-Darlington Townline, between 3rd & 4th Conc.) for your support of public education. Your many actions - contacting your M..P. attending public and School Council meetings, supporting us during our poliical action - strengthen our continuing efforts on behaif of your children. From the staffs of Clarke Fligh School, The PWns Senior Public School, Newcaste Public School, Orono Public School.' Newtonville Public 5chool, Krby Public School ........... -