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f Opinion and Comments The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, January 13,1993 5 by Ross Stevenson, M.P., by Gord Mills, M.P.P, Durham East (J This is the month when Ontario residents, like citizens of most other provinces, should have begun enjoying enjoying a tax break from the federal governments. governments. We won't see that tax cut. It's been pre-empted by Queen's Park, j The tax reduction wasn't large, but Should have been significant. By cutting the personal income surtax one percentage point on January 1st, following following a similar cut last July, the federal federal government's intention was • to leave a further $500 million in taxpayers' taxpayers' hands - money that would be spent and help perk up the economy. Unfortunately the Ontario govem- riient responded by raising its income taxes an equal amount. What Ottawa tried to give, Ontario took away. „ That's something to keep in mind during the on-going argument about which government is doing what to the other's finances. Governments at all ' levels have serious money prob- lcps, and it doesn't help when they try to pin the blame on somebody clsci a 'The simple truth is that wherever We live, our local, provincial and federal federal governments all arc leaning on the same people - us - to pay their taxes. None of the governments has spare cash, and there's no secret source to help bail them out. So, it should be clear that no one will profit from the Ontario government's government's attempt to dump its financial dilemma on Ottawa's doorstep. It would be a lot more encouraging if Queen's Park showed some willingness willingness to put its own house in order. It's a sad lact that, since the 1984- 85 fiscal year, the present and previous previous provincial governments let spending spending run wild. Ontario's program spending - the cost of government operations operations - increased at an average rate of 10.6 percent each year, by far the highest for any province. At the same time, the federal government was holding jts program expenditures to a 3.9 percent average increase. (Ottawa's (Ottawa's current deficit is due solely to interest interest payments on the national debt.) Contrary to what you may hear, the federal government didn't cut' its transfer payments to the provinces.' In fact, during that same period they grew by nearly $12 billion, or more than five percent per year. - For Ontario, since 1984-85 the total total of major federal transfer payments - for health, education and sqcial as sistance - has climbed from $6.1 to $9.9 billion, rising at a rate of 6.2 percent percent each year, compared to 4.9 percent percent for the rest of Canada. It's quite arguable that, had Onta- Owning up to mistakes made in '92 Each year, I like to close out the calendar by wiping my own slate clean of mistakes, the miscalculations and absolute boners lodged in the hard disc of my computer and my conscience. conscience. This personal ritual is good rio brought its spending under control for my soul and even better for my as Ottawa has, thcre'd be no need to demand greater federal handouts today. today. Social assistance spending is one example. Under the previous provin- Dear Editor: cial government, in 1987 - well be- I was thinking of writing a letter lore the^ recession -- new legislation about one of your reporters, Laura Praise for Reporter led to a 10 percent increase in welfare costs. Subsequent policy changes are making these programs even more expensive, expensive, Richards. It was after reading for article article "Thoughts on Christmas 1992" that it became a must to write. I first sense of humility. Mind you, I think my errors are relatively modest in the scale of things. However, I did my fair share. These are some I must 'fess' up to: For example, my executive assistant assistant advised me that I shouldn't reply with a rebuttal to anyone who took me to task in a "Letter to the Editor." Alas, I didn't take his advice! The same gentleman advised me to avoid carrying on with any printed argument argument with my friend Rick James. Again, I didn't listen! Buying a Ford car in G.M. country, only to have the dealership move to Whitby! - ' Expecting everyone present that met Laura in 1992 as she wrote an ar- ' . " LTL" p'"7, m0 "' Without wanting to question the li Ç lc about me; we then became good ih , wi'-t Vmv »r1 fz-vr* on oh f~.i fripnrlc Rut it mac nnlv turn xi/mVp Ko tnat there WOUluIl t DC any need for such Ontario programs, a fed- f rien ds. But it was only two weeks be- ]andfi]] si(e jn Durham East , ACCOUNTANCY WILLIAM C. HALL B. Comm. Chartered Accountant 35 King St. W., Newcastle Telephone 987-4240 HOBB GILLIES BAKKER Chartered Accountants Peter A. Hobb, C.A; Robert L. Gillies, C.A. Wilmar J. Bakker, C.A. 118 King St. E., Bowmanville 623-9461 STEPHENJ.SUTHERLAND I Chartered Accountant 200 Bond Street West, Suite 211 Oshawa, Ontario LU 2L7 Business (416) 721-8600 Fax (416)721-8604 N. L. WOODHOUSE & Assoc. Certified General Accountant It)'mail' NewViews and bedford , ■iirrf. ' r Installations and Support |r; v : 8 Holgate Cres., Bowmanville 623-9650 DOUGLAS R. FREEMAN B.A., C.A. Chartered Accountant 511 Bond St. W., , (Bond St. at Stevenson Rd.) |ir\ Oshawa,Ontario LU2M2 Phone 576-4619 LEGAL SERVICES MERVYN KELLY LAW OFFICE l-m • 41 Temperance St., Suite 202 Bowmanville, Ontario Phone 623-4444 "TUfàMÀTivé HEALTHCARE NewcASTU. HOMS CAM CENTRE 24 Hour (MM Phone I Service ^ (416)436-0985 We put the meaning back Into'the word 'care'. CHIROPRACTIC DR. LAURENCE A. GREY D.C., N.D. Chiropractic, Naturopathic and Homeopathic Clinic 243 King St. E. Oshawa, Ont. L1H1C5 725-7000 Bowmanville Family Chiropractic Centre Kathlynn M. Hoch u.c. Katherine A. Wood, b.sc. d.c. Renee Bos, Certified Reflexologist Bonnie Hoch-Mclnall, Certified Reflexologist I • Chiropractic and Sports Injuries •Laser Acupuncture '■■■;■■. J v • Foot Orlholics • Reflexology/Allergy Testing • Massage Therapy ■ Stress Management 1623-8388 43 Ontario St. | oral government struggling to control its own spending can't be expected to hand unlimited amounts to a province that apparently sees no similar need to economize. Rather than "off-loading" obligations, it's a matter of telling the Ontario government to be more responsible. responsible. There have been regrettable comments comments about Ottawa giving Ontario a smaller share of its social assistance costs than the province helps to pay towards most other parts of the coun- r try. Surely, Canada is a lot more than just a balance sheet. From being part of this nation, every province derives benefits that are far more significant to its people than simply measuring the flow of federal revenues and expenditures. expenditures. As I said previously, we're all collecting collecting taxes from the same people. All governments are in a difficult time financially, and all of them, including Ontario, must share responsibility for cutting spending. We also might remember remember that this province still enjoys ■ the country's highest per capita income. income. fore Christmas when she invited me to her Christmas Tree decorating party, that I really knew her. I remember that night how sad, Laura was. I asked her if she was going home for Christmas, she said "No" and told me about her mother'a death. I then felt sadness too. As the evening went on I wanted to cheer her up. As we sat and made strings of popcorn and cranberries and wrapped little empty boxes for the tree, which I enjoyed very much, I managed somehow to make her laugh; especially when I commented on her beautiful and unique bathroom. It somehow made me feel like I was on the East Coast. I just wanted to write to tell your readers that I feel very fortunate fortunate to have Laura as a friend and to have worked with her on the Bowmanville Bowmanville December 6 vigil project. She is a very good person and an excellent excellent reporter. All the best to you, Laura, and your, family in 1993. Sincerely, Francine Tardif- Nicholas Note: The "unique bathroom" ob Sending out a Christmas Calendar! Getting telephone numbers wrong in my Community Directory! Trying to explain the 1992 Provincial Provincial Budget at public meetings! Getting my sister to travel from England, for her first ever visit, during the peak fare season in July to see Ontario, Ontario, and then spending the best part of July sitting in the Legislature! . Not taking my wife's advice to avoid controversy! Being less than diplomatic in various various circumstances! Spending Christmas in Florida away from family and friends! And to all those I may have offended offended in '92,1 simply ask for forgiveness. To close off this week's column, what better time than now, the start of another year, to take the time to step back and look at our way of life. There are many hopeful signs of improvement. The environmental movement is mushrooming, calling on us to consume less, waste less, clean volunteer for community service and become involved with programs helping helping the elderly, children or the homeless. homeless. Support organizations continue to grow. They help us to deal with illnesses, illnesses, crises, addictions and psychological psychological problems. Schools, communities and law enforcement enforcement agencies are beginning to use mediation, arbitration and conflict management techniques to deal with violence. Our human failings or social customs' customs' which contribute to violence, competition and greed, are all being questioned. Things like our materialistic materialistic value system, immaturity, the male-dominant culture, feelings or insecurity insecurity and fear, our lack of empathy for others less fortunate than us - and that's just for starters. And have you noticed how children children can easily accept people who are different? Perhaps it's because children children are normally joyful, and haven't had the time to acquire the prejudice of their ciders. In 1993, let's be open to learning from our children, and our grandchildren too. Next week I will be writing about letters, those I write and those I receive. receive. Until then remember - A really busy person never knows how much he or she weighs. up our messes and save resources for servation probably refers to a shelf of ^ utl F e 8 enerat i°ns. wooden fish. Students are being encouraged to Van Belle Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STQRES Highway No. 2 King St. W., Oshawa Sim'coe St. N., Oshawa 100 Dundas St. W., Whitby Trademark of Van Belle Gardens Ltd. IVAH A Look Back at the Stories That Helped Shape Our Community New Car Converted to an Antique in Seconds Bowmanville Chiropractic Naturopathic Clinic John W. Hawrylak, D.C., N.D. Licensed Naturopath 168 Church St., Bowmanville (416) 623-4004 Spinal And Nerve Care Nutrition Hair Mineral and Vitamin Analysis Acupuncture Food Intolerance Testing HOME SERVICE LAW OFFICE P. Heslin LL.B. 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OFFICE SERVICES Secretarial and Bookkeeping WP 5.1 Instruction (416) 623-2076 I : YOU COULD ADVERTISE IN | THIS SPACE! ■ CALL 623-3303 BARINA | HOME CHECK - Vacation Home Checking - Wedding Day Gift Sitting Barb Shetler -- Ina Cox Newtonville 786-2996 BONDED COMPUTER SERVICES ANDY'S SOFTWARE INCÏ Custom Designed Software to solve YOUR problems. SPECIALIZING IN INTEGRATED ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS • Inventory Control • Sales Tracking • Receivables • Payables • General Ledger Complete alter Sales Setvke and Instrvction Computer Sales, Services, Maintenance and Supplies Amortization Schedules 623-2375 2538 Maple Grove Rd., Bowmanville INVESTMENTS LLOYD M. METCALF RRSPs • GICs • Mutual Funds • Stocks Hydro Buys Land in Hope Ontario Hydro has taken up options on about 730 acres . of property at Wesleyvllle for the construction of a power Chairman of Ontario Hydro, George E. Gathercole, said today the intensive site investigations have proven the location suitable to accommodate a station in the 2,000,000- kilowatt "range. As yet no decision lias been made as to what type of plant would be built. However, he pointed out, it would be either a nuclear or n fossil - fueled station. No firm date has been set for the start of construction, but the Hydro chairman emphasized sites for generating facilities facilities must be acquired well in advance of actual construction «TURN TO PAGE TWOI" X VOLUME 114 18 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 19C8 15i? Per Copy NUMBER 4 Approve Strike Vote On Sunday night at 11:25 o clock, the Eric John-1 hit a tree on the cast side of the road and flipped sons'who operate the Antique Shop to the east of lover on its roof, only a few feet from the Johnson The Flying Dutchman Motor Inn, Liberty St. South, i shop and residence. The driver escaped without injury had an unexpected caller that nearly came in their I but the car sustained about $2,500 damage. It was front window. The car above, driven by Kenneth D. removed by Ron Mutton and his tow truck. Constable Scott, 885 Oxford St., Oshawa. went out of control, I Richard Kouhi Investigated. Oshawa Plans Talks To Area Councils on Region Government Change Hits $7,800 Worker In the Route of Commons yesterday amendments to the Unemployment Insurance Act were Introduced that will bring another 100,000 g sdlaas Into the. plan, hen the legislation Is ed all workers famine o *7,SOU a year will hare to contribute to the plan . .. and will be eligible to draw benefits, formerly, the cell- Inc waa 93,460 a year. Benefits will also be Ins creased Iron a ranre of 16 to IlS^a week to 111 to 133 Those unemployed will also be allowed to earn more In casual Income without without any reduction In their Insurance payments. Change Date of Convention to Sat., March 2 A meeting of eight Oshawa i Darlington Towmhlp hold n area councils to discuss future joint meet to discuss area gov- municipal government will beiernmcnt views, arranged by a three-member i He said a possible result of city council committee. |thr meeting might be a joint Committee chairman Aid. petition to the Ontario gov- John DeHart suggested at a ernment asking it to approve; iidrd by'the Interim Exec- city council meeting this week I a «Clonal government study' u t|ve that the councils of Whitby, I In thearea. Ajax. Pickering Village. Pick-1..^bltby Mayor Desmond ertng Township. East Whitby!Newman, who suggested Township. Bowmanville and I ituwu topaob two The Founding Convention of the Liberal Association for the new federal Riding of Northumberland-Durham will be held In Port Hope on Saturday. March 2nd, the Interim Chairman Glen- holme Hughes told The Statesman today, He said the change from the date previously set has been de- Lions Entertain Their Sons and Daughters The Bowmanville LionsiWIght. Chairman of the Boys Club's annual Fathers. Sons and Girls Committee, was in and Daughters Night was charge of arrangements for S enjoyed at the Lions the successful event. inlty Centre by 110| Chairman Wight was assist-' young guests and the club ed by the other members of members. The Salem Unltcdlthe Boys and Girls Committee, Church Women catcrrd for Sam Black. Don Gllhooly, A1 the delicious dinner, Howard 1 ituwn to paoc twoi The business session will be held at 3:30 o'clock In the afternoon at the Lions Recreation Centre, Thomas Street. During this part of the founding Convention officers of the new association association will he elected, and delegates to the Liberal Leadership Convention In Ottawa will be nominated. After the business meeting there will be a banquet In Port Hope High School. Conciliation Officer Will Attempt to Settle Dispute Over Goodyear Agreement At a meeting of Local 189 of the United Rubber Workers Union held in Nightingale Centennial Hall, Queen Street, on Sunday afternoon, a Strike Vote was carried with 99 per cent of the membership in ils favor. Meetings of Local 189's Negotiating Committee with representatives of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Canada, Limited, prior to the strike vote, have not resulted in a settlement. The present agreement with the company expires on February 20th, Contracts in dispute are : the Collective Labor Agreement, Pension Contracts, Health and Life Insurance Agreement, Supplementary Unemployment Benefits, and the Severance Award Agreement. 1 Ken Hooper, President of Local 189, stated that a Conciliation Officer, H. D. Howells of the Ontario Department of Labor, Toronto, has been appointed to try and effect a settlement. No date for a conciliation meeting has been set yet. Local 189's Negotiating Committee will meet with the company here on Friday. Citation Elect Cobourgs Reeve Warden of United Counties NEXT TRAFFIC CLINIC Chief of Police Bernard Kltney advises that the next traffic clinic will be held Feb. 6 and 13. There Is still time to régis- 1er 11 you are contemplating obtaining a driver's licence. nJtmsnlifpme 12 King St. E., Osnawa LiH 7M9 434-6161 Two in Two Days for $75 l'i FINANCIAL SERVICES ^'^Tîî^nSTëmTînsurâncê^* RRSPs • RRIFs • Annuities • GICs • Disability and Group JOHN WILLOUGHBY 623-4038 623-3108 A /1 The Mutual Group LIFE INSURANCE HUTTON INSURANCE AGENCY LTD. 52 King St. W., Bowmanville Don Hutton Bus: 623-7688 Res: 263-8589| Employée Group Bonollls (Minimum 2-Employees) Lifo Insurance - Personal and Corporate Bost Interest Ratos • RRSP's • RRIF's - Annuities | Incomo Roplacomonl for Disability DRAFTING At Rcosonabla Rotes Residential (ommerdol & Industriel ABBOTT GIBSON TECHNICAL GROUP 571-5580 RUSS 0IBS0N l.ttal MnknuJ uitut lml,y nut. |ui Uiiiii-|;iH Kurilw. III. ol Ncwciislh'. On n ltliey night while tlt iviiu: Itoino from Pmi llone wltnl lie Ihuiiuhl ul tlie lime vvijs a IHg «toy urn dlrcitlv min Hie pmli n( hit «ar uml lie Itll uml killed n when ho Imiml it wa> » wnli, lie dumped il m the ear ami lirmighl it home r.uily Satin day, he and hi - ttnvle Wttliui Fiinmv wlm will he dll lit March, in- turned In Hie hiiiiv* geni'iMl nieii, v-vii of Newfunvlllc. Imnimi i" nm litin iiiuit* vyelvt'H lintm wlm hits hi *-n hunting fm yews Imuitl wnli nuik* -md evniliinllv Mini the mmtmd «me wilh Ids IJ-giiuni 1 hliiiiqiin 11r n the mm nl Mr .md Mis' Moms N, rtiimw uml h hltmvn iilmvo with lit . twn wn|m Hi.it dautild In inti Inin 176 in bounty munvy, » IAYOFFS -- It was announced today that by next Thursday approximately 9.000 General Motors workers at Oshawa will be laid off. This has been caused by a shortage of engines supplied supplied by three foundries in the United Stales that have been closed down following a dispute wilh their employees over n 6-mlnule wash-up. t t + t t PLATES -- For some reason the sale of 1068 licence plates for automobiles Is lower than last year at this time. The deadline Is February 29th and some of us cheapskates figure we might Just as well keep the old ones os long os possible during the winter so the new plates won't be eaten away by the salt on the roads. Others just hate to part with the cash involved. ♦ t t t t INDEPENDENCE - Must have been quite n Jolt' to the teachers and spectators at Trinity College School In Port Hope on Saturday, At their fourth annual Invitational debating tournament tournament the side that won was the affirmative on the resolution Hint "Independent nationhood Is in Ihc licit interests of the people of Quebec. " It could happen. There were 21 three-member teams taking part. i « t t t t SPRING -- You'll never believe it but Spring could bo on its way. This week, Hoy Aldsworth, JUL 3, is certain he heard a crow cawing near his place; that's supposed to be a sure sign of Spring. So far ns we arc conccrncil that bird was either grounded hero for the winter and was mourning its plight, nr was moaning because it got mixed up in Its I light bookings uml came back loo early, t t t t t OMSK* -- If you are looking for Informallon ronmnlng D.MSIP, Ilia Ontario government medical services Insurance plan, a mobile trailer will lie here In provide It on Wednesday, January -list, nl llio llnnk of Montreal parking lot from HI n.m. until (1 p in. We are not certain if brother lllllll will lie along or not, but It will he an excellent opportunity for anyone who has questions questions to have them answered on the spot, MOTHERS •- Don't forget next Monday from 7 to H pm. Mothers In the town will be on the March of Dimes campaign for funds. Please leave your notch light on to let thorn know you are Interested In contributing to this worthy cause. IIV.HV -- Saturday will lie a big day around I lie tommnnlly, From early allermmn until tale nl night five games will lie playrtl at the Arena, Ivaliirlng visiting teams from the United States mid one from Hamilton. They will lie competing against Ihmnmitvllle area All-Star teams. In Hie evening llirre Is the Legion Pine Hand's minimi Irllmlv In the memory of Hobble Hums, Ihc Kin mils Chili's Charter Night and the Chris* Han Diuiiiu group's presentation ol "Look Out, Llnlo". Take your choice, Cobourg** Breve. W.' I. Thomu was elected Warden of the United CounUei. Tuesday, Tuesday, January 16th In a 27 to 20 majority over hts closest opponent, J. A. Whittington, South Monaghm Breve. The 54-year-old veteran councillor was elected on the fifth ballot by precisely the 27 votes needed to win. Mr. Thomas has the distinction distinction of being the first warden of Canada's second century and the third warden to represent represent the Lakeshore town In the 118-year history ol Countlei Council. Unsuccessful candidates for the post were Brighton Township Breve Boy Chilien, Hamilton Township Reeve Gordon Carruthera and Mr. Whittington. Victory came after a close four-ballot race between Thomas and Whittington. Reeve Carruthers. who re- reived eight votes In the first ballot, threw his support be- hind Thomas In the filth vote *■ break the deadlock. Election rules stipulate that the winner must rack up a majority of the 53 available <1U*N TO rAOt TWO) Elect Port Hope Man Head High School Bd. W. M. Creighton, Port Hope, waa elected Hoard Chairman and W. If. Carman, Clarke Township, Vice-Chairman at the 1968 Inaugural meeting ol the Durham County District High School Board held In Port Hope High School recently. recently. Retiring Board Chairman Chairman J. Forbes llevland, who had given the Nomlnatlni Committee's report, presenter Mr. Creighton with tne gavel, the symbol of his office. The board appointed Howard Howard Crowell, Klngiton, Ont., Asslitant to the Administrator Administrator and Secrelary-Trcasurer M. A. MacLeod. Mr. Crowell, who Is 43 years of age. hai served 31 years In the Cana- dlan Army as an officer In the Royal Canadian Corps ol Signals. He has since recelv «TURN TO PAOl TWO) Sandy Brown, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mr* Irvine "Jake' 1 Brown of Southway Drive, obviously had a good Christmas holiday with his grandmother Mrs. II. T. Terry at Key West, Florida. While he and his 14-ycar-old sister Sue were visiting, he went fishing fishing with some friends and after a 46 minute struggle landed this 51 "lb. saltfish that has been entered in the annual Metropolitan Miami Fishing Tournament. It was seven feet one inch long. He has received a Citation for his catch and as soon as the fish can be mounted and shipped home, it will be mounted on one wail of their home. Another Big Jamboree Here Sunday Night The Department of Rrcrra- m'a Country and Writrrn Jamfwree Half hai another big •how lined up for thli coming Sunday. January 26th. in the Town Hall auditorium, Temperance Temperance Street, inning at 8 Clueit arlltl for this show will be Bmllry Bale and hli riddle In a baseball bat. Smiley Ii formerly from Sudbury and hai entertained Urge crowdi at various rlubi In and around Oihawa and Whitby, Back again on popular demand ate Paddy Welih, (lien Virtue and Dave Wool- KU8N io eaoi TWO) CHANGE OP HATH Li«l week II mai announced announced that Graduation Nlahl for the HUrkilofk Baby Kilim courte would he held on January tllh, This wai Inferred. The dale hat now hmt rtlablliltfd at net! Wed- utility alibi, January Slat. Wins "Outstanding Young Man" Title Ivrcnco V. Kelly, of Oslutwn, well-known in this uien as a lilfllily-rospected barrister, centre, was ono of three named Outstanding Ymmg Men of Ontario nt the annual dinner of the Ontario Jaycees In Windsor Saturday night. From Hie left, Claude Frederick Dennett, Ottawa, an alderman, Kellv, and Ferguson Jenkins, Chatham, a pitcher with Chicago Cubs ol the National D.mhnll League, first Canadian to win morn than ill) games in thu majora in 60 years.