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i Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, January 27,1993 3 Opinion and Comments^ S Last week, the Ontario government J announced the creation of the largest * urban park in North America (approx. * 11,400 acres) The Rouge Park will be " host to a range of environmentally "• sensitive activities such as hiking, ca- ™ noeing and birdwatching - all within a transit ride of Toronto. In the agricul- , tural preserve, farm leases will be ex- ; tended beyond the current one-year option to provide greater certainty. The government's vision in the crea- lion of this park, I'm sure will be t hailed 100 years hence, as being equal . in foresight as those responsible for '".the creation of Algonguin Park. ,,, I have found it to be quite strange, in view of the importance of the Rouge Park, not only now but to all " those that will follow us here in Ontario, Ontario, that space in the press allocated to- this good news story has represented about l/50th of the newsprint allocated allocated to a hockey player, who is alleged , to have spat beer on a woman. Like film star Rodney Dangerficld, who of- "t'en complains about lack of respect, we socialist rascals at Queen's Park, séem to get little credit for anything, even when the news is great! I am pleased to tell you that changes changes have been made in regard to the buying of motor vehicles with a Red 'Book wholesale value of less than $1,000. Now, you will only pay retail sales tax on the vehicle's purchase price, without having to get an appraisal appraisal or pay tax on the Red Book value. Owners of damaged or worn vehicles vehicles with a Red Book value over $1,000, can now obtain an appraisal before they register their vehicle and they will pay the tax on the higher of the actual price or the appraised value. If you .purchased a car prior to December December 16th, 1992, and had been charged tax under the previous legislation, legislation, the Ministry of Revenue will be in touch to arrange for a refund. During the week, I had the opportunity opportunity to attend an Ontario/United States Legislative Conference in Toronto. Toronto. Senators from-13 states were present along with representatives from IBM Corporation and the Proctor Proctor & Gamble Co. Of interest to readers who are retired retired or who are seniors, I heard that, recently, at least 23 large U.S. companies companies have terminated the health benefits benefits they were providing to thousands of their retired employees. Dozens more hâve announced that they will not provide health care coverage for future retirees, and most employers who still offer the benefits are reducing reducing their share of the costs. I also learned that seniors living in the U.S. in receipt of Social Security Business Directory 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 STEPHEN J, SUTHERLAND Chartered Accountant 200 Bond Street West, Suite 211 Oshawa, Ontario L1J 2L7 ' Business (416)721-8600 Fax (416)721-8604 N. L. WOODHOUSE & Assoc. Certified General Accountant NewViews and bedford. Installations and Support ■ 8 Holgate Cres., Bowmanville 623-9650 DOUGLAS R. FREEMAN B.A., C.A. Chartered Accountant 511 Bond St. W., (Bond St. at Stevenson Rd.) Oshawa, Ontario LU 2M2 Phone 576-4619 LEGAL SERVICES MERVYN KELLY LAW OFFICE 41 Temperance St., Suite 202 Bowmanville, Ontario Phone 623-4444 LAW OFFICE P. Heslin LL.B. Family Law Real Estate 38 King Street East,, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 1N2 (416)623-5554 1-800-465-2605 SERVICES Grundy's Country Upholstery Studio CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY, FREE ESTIMATES PHONE 983-9874 THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME INTERIOR DESIGN 2020 Hwy. #2, Bowmanville 623-7483 Margaret Coombes Gloria Brooks • In-Home Consultations • Window Treatments ■ Colour Co-ordination Portfolios • Furniture • Wallcoverings • Room Accessorizing 18 Years Experience ANDELWOOD HOMES Custom Homes Additions and Renovations For Free Design Consultation and Estimates Phone 623-6786 - 985-8696 (Ev.) 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METCALF RRSPs • GICs • Mutual Funds • Stocks hviilrmnl advixHi to Cmrden .rtap.ii. ind >nl «pitting Cmdivii 12 King St. E„ Oshawa L1H7M9 434-6161 FINANCIAL SERVICES • Lite and Term Insurance RRSPs • RRIFs • Annuities • GICs - Disability and Group JOHN WILLOUGHBY 623-4038 623-3108 Licensed with Mutual Ufa ol Canada' LIFE INSURANCE HUTTON INSURANCE AGENCY LTD. 52 King St. W., Bowmanville Don Hutton Bus: 623-7688 Res: 263-8589 Employée Group Bonolils (Minimum 2 Employons) Lifo Insuranco - Porsonal and Corporate Bost Inlorost Ralos • RRSP's • RRIF's • Annuities Incomo Roplacomont lor Disability DRAFTING PROFESSIONAL DRAFTING At Reasonable Rates Residential Commerdol & Industnal ABBOTT GIBSON TECHNICAL GROUP 571-5580 RUSS GIBSON t benefits (Old Age Pension) will each have $36.60 deducted from their monthly cheque in 1993, for their Medicare Part B program which provides provides for limited services. Perhaps, even more startling is the plan of the United States government to increase the age to collect the Old Age Pension to 67 years, I have mentioned these happenings in my column, to bring to the forefront, forefront, how fortunate we are to have the social programs we have in place in Ontario. It is very easy to blast the government over taxes and tax increases, increases, however, we should all consider consider what the alternatives would be if we were all left as individuals, to fend for ourselves. In last week's column, I "goofed in ' a major manner! My sincere apologies to all who may have been offended by my mixup in the use of the words. My references to shelters for the abused, rape crisis centres, the need of welfare, welfare, singles bars, and roster of guests on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" ct-al, should have read, "arc all things that some have difficulty with." Not as I said, "We have difficulty with." When I read in the column just what I had written, I was upset at myself for not proofreading it before sending it off. The comments made in my column, column, were based upon the contciit of' letters which I received, and not all of the views expressed are shared. Next week, I will at the Legislature be carrying Bill 61 (Toronto Islands Residential Community Stewardship Act) through the committee. The hearings hearings will be on the Parliamentary Channel starting on Monday at 2 p.m. through until Thursday evening at 6 p.m. Until next week's column - remember, remember, "A politician is a person who can make waves and then make you think he is the only one who can save the ship." by Ross Stevenson, M.P., While giant corporations get most of the headlines, small businesses businesses also, form a very significant part of our national economy. More than 900,000 small firms account for about 95 per cent of all business in Canada. They hire more than one-third of the private sector workforce, and create four out of every five new jobs for Canadians. That is why small business sometimes sometimes is called the engine that powers powers our econtimy. And it's the reason reason that a number of measures to help small business grow, and prosper were so prominently featured featured in Finance Minister Don Ma- zankowski's Economic Statement last December 2. Businesses that paid less than $30,000 in Unemployment Insu-' ranee Premiums during 1992 will not have to pay a higher amount this year, even if they take on more employees. employees. Businesses starting up in 1993 are exempt from paying up to $30,000 in U.I. premiums this year. This is expected to free-up $500 million to help small businesses become become better established. The Small Business Financing Program, which allows firms in financial financial difficulty to re-finance at lower than commercial interest rates, has been extended until the end of 1994. Under the Small Business Loans Act, the ceiling for loan maximums, which was doubled last February, has been increased again to $250,000. As well, the criteria for eligible small businesses has been more than doubled so that it's now $5 million in annual revenues. Last year, this particular program provided provided $395 million in loans to assist more than 10,000 small business operations. operations. The Economic Statement provided provided a 10 per cent Investment Tax Credit for small businesses buying new machinery and equipment, which should bring these companies a total tax saving of approximately $300 million. Other new measures will help entrepreneurs entrepreneurs by encouraging increased increased investment in small business business through Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Registered Retirement Retirement Investment Funds and Labor- Sponsored Venture Capital Funds. Recognizing that small firms must have good people with the right skills, there is a 1993 federal commitment of $3.8 billion for training and adjustment, while new tax incentives will help private busi nesses cover the cost of training workers. A determined effort is under way to cut or eliminate the burden that federal regulations often impose on small business. One specific aim is to make the Goods and Services Tax accounting requirements simpler and easier to comply with. Healthy small business, is a vital factor in creating growth, jobs, and the prosperity we all want, not only now but for our country's future. The various new incentives announced announced in December should ensure this economic engine is operating at full throttle for everyone's benefit. If you'd like more information about the Economic Statement, you can write to me postage-free as follows: follows: Ross Stevenson, MP, House of Commons, Ottawa K1A 0A6. Program to Create Six New Jobs jobsOntario Capital is providing $54,000 and creating an estimated six seasonal jobs in the Bowmanville area through improvements to Darlington Provincial Park. Gordon Mills, M.P.P. for Durham East, made the announcement today on behalf of Natural Resources Minister Minister Bud Wildman. "In addition to immediate job creation, creation, these initiatives will help foster partnerships between communities, business and labour, and improve local local infrastructure," said Mr, Wildman. "I'm pleased that these projects will provide immediate benefit to working people and contribute to economic economic renewal and sound environ mental management in the Bowmanville Bowmanville area," said Mr. Mills. The allocation includes: $50,000 for a project which will provide five seasonal jobs (25 person weeks of employment) to control erosion erosion at the entrance to the park. $4,000 for a project which will create one seasonal job (three person weeks of employment) to install an alarm system in the park office and maintenance buildings. In total, these two projects will create an estimated 28 person weeks of employment. jobsOntario Capital is a five-year $2.3-billion initiative, announced by the province in the 1992 budget. Family Homeless After Disastrous Apartment Fire Four young Bowmanville men had a narrow escape from death early Sunday morning in a, collage near Norland. Blake McArthur, Carlisle Ave„ Bill Harrison, Church St., Russ Halely, Queen St. and Alan Roby, King St. E„ were spending the weekend at the McArthur's cottage. About 4 o'clock Sunday morning they awoke to find the cottage filled with smoke and flames. They rushed to the outside, clad only in night clothes, leaving their belongings including wallets and car kéys' behind. Two of them wore only their underwear shorts and socks. It was about zero. The McArthur's year-old dog Kelly didn't make it and perished in the flames that burned the cottage to the ground. As it was obvious they could do nothing to save the building, they ran about a half mile to the home of one of the year-round residents who took them in and thawed them out. They also called Coboconk fire department to protect nearby cottages. No serious after effects have been reported, other than hospital treatment treatment for frozen toes, but the lads will cfertainly remember their .close call for many years to come. . Everything Ready for Big Production About seven o'clock on Saturday evening, Mrs. Valeric Clarke and her three children, Stephen 4, Bobby 8 and Çatherine 9, were forced out of their apartment on Bradshaw Street by fire of undetermined undetermined origin. Before the flames had been extinguished, the family had lost everything except the clothes they were wearing and some that were dr: ' Uqe outside. The top floor of the but S ulcs Green, Oshawa, was a charred™ ruin. It is derstood the Clarke's - had no insurance. Bowman- lrying on a clothes milding, owned by ville firemen poured water on the stubborn blaze from every angle but it took nearly two hours before they made much headway in controlling the smoke and flames. Mr. and Mrs. George Forsey of the Red Cross Society provided a much appreciated service with hot coffee for the fire fighters. The society is also providing providing disaster relief for the burned out family who have been staying in Hampton with friends until they can be relocated. Martin Road Residehts Ask If Something Can Be Done To Change Road Location A«ept Terms Of Settlement Memorandum John Dempster, ConrllU- tlon Offlter wllh the On- Urlo Depirlment of Labour, Announces Ihsl à memorandum memorandum of settlement has ïrntiUv*eVof KîlouK Prbduçt,. Limited, In reiard to brad Corporation of Canada I c,, w ni v I rto n* n c V. vu V Limited, ikwmanvllte fiant ; -Sub-Division. Saunders Ave. and International Chemical ! Also Riven three readings Workers Union, Local ISO. j*nd passed was a By-Law to the lerm. .r Ihe mm... "hoi V/hw*.,"ind'lrK'Si tSr'S.l.tl.f'SW. 1 J'" CNR track,.'la Snt! tr..... , lh . mî ermite. Llmllri.hr 1710. Th, ?!iUm /i° r M ' I Mayor and Town Clerk were cation and accepted, authorised to algn the convey. Town Council it the meeting meeting held In the Council Chamber Chamber on Monday evening pan- ed Bv-Law No. 68-4 which amends By-Law 1761 and returns returns to the Town ot Bowman- ville the management and control of Bowmanville Cemetery. Cemetery. Ills Worship, Mayor Hobbs presided, and all members members of the council were present. present. Other By-Laws passed were No, 68-6 which authorizes the entering Into a Subdivide» Agreement with Oshawa Wood ance and attach the Corporate Seal. George Vice was the spokei' man for a delegation of Martin Road residents which Included Included his wife, Mrs. Vice, SUnley Smith. Douglas Glerard, and Alan Cuthbertoon. Mr. Vice asked If any further reporta on the location of County «TURN 10 PACE TWOl NARCOTICS MEETING Tonight at SI. feter'a Church In Cobourg, repre-. acntatlvei of councils, police drpirlmrnta and other Interested Interested groupa will meet te discus» Ibe narcotic» situation. situation. Br, Charlotte Horner, head of Ihe Northumberland Northumberland • Durham Health Unit Will he In tharwr. It la expected expected that Chief of follee Bernard Miner and Councillor Councillor l.eille Coombee will rep- rrsenl this tommunlly. Honor Kiwanis Charier President DuilvimVMvmhn id I'.uli.imvni Russell C. Honey who la also Hie Charter Prcéulcnt ol I'm « Mope Kiwanis Club icccivcd on unexpected honor recently nt Ihe Chillier Nliihi meeting' of thin chib lie wo* presented w|i|i o desk act and » plntpL' nut mile |nr luma the Chillier I'lviident lint nlsu fm Ills wnik #1 Ottawa on In lull ol Hu- community. SvcirlAiy Donald l.amh, left indentation. Pass Recommendation; Vote Against By-law to Bring It Into Effect Precedents were shattered it the metUng of Town Council Council on Monday evening when the recommendations of the Finance Committee were defeated defeated by the Finance Committee Committee Chairman, Reeva Annie Annie Oke, and Councillor Roy Nichols, another member of this committee. SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING An advertisement In this Isaue la vital préposa!» far the conatruellen of 14 Sinter CtUsena units of On laris Haualog In Bswmanvttk, jlMTSiSr PIECES I RABIES -- It appears that rabies is far from eliminated eliminated in this area. Last week, a skunk crawled or fell into a cellar window well at a house near Vincent Massey school, and couldn't get out. Animal Control Officer Archie Hoskin was called and managed managed to remove the skunk without activating its pungent odor mechanism. Later, a report was received that the animal was suffering from rabies. So far there has been no indication that other animals or humans had contact with the rabid animal. t ♦ t t ♦ PROBLEMS -- This area Is marking time at the moment pending the results of contract negotiation! at Goodyear and General Motors. It la understood that the strike deadline at GM la this Friday, while at Goodyear, the contract explrei on Feb, Nth. No newa releases have been forthcoming and negotiations are continuing. continuing. Another short Item In thla edition advises that there baa been a settlement at Holllngihead. t t t t t ANNIVERSARY -- Congratulations to Fred Tipplns who this week celebrates his first anniversary in business at Frederick's Pharmacy. See page five for his special advertisement. t . t 1 ♦ t * LICENCES -- Only about three weeks left for those new licence plates on automobiles. Deadline Deadline Is February 29th and there's been no word of any extension, Frank Crowe and his staff at Higgon Electric will be happy lo take cite of you, preferably before the last day. t t t t t CONFERENCE -- At the moment, It would appear that the breaking up of Canada as a Confederation will not take place In the Immediate future. The conference In Ottawa probably will conclude with all provinces agreeing to bring In equality of language language rights for the French, so no matter where they live in the country, they'll eventually have the same privileges as English Canadians have within Quebec. First round over. What'* next 7 ♦ t t t t VIETNAM -- Afler many days of anxiety, BUS 1'rlnrlpel Un Lucas ami hi* wife l'*t received word today that their son Brad, In Vietnam as part of a world lour, had been able to reach Bangkok, away from the bailie sons. Previously» he had written that he was having difficulty oblainlng an exit visa from the country, When lie returns home, he certainly will have ■ grral deal lo Sell of his many Interesting expériences In this war-ravaged country, ^ MONSVIEL -- This Saturday, Urn Senior men will linn Only ■ abort time before Reeve Oke, seconded by Deputy Deputy Reeve E. J. Bundle, had moved the adoption of the Finance Committee's Report containing theie recommendations, recommendations, end this had been passed without a dissenting Then strangely when By- Law No. 68-5 was Introduced ind tint reading was moved by Councillor Keith Shackel- ton snd Councillor Maurice Prout, five members of council council spoke agiinst it. This Included Included the two coundllon, Prout and Shsckelton, who had Introduced this By-Law, also Councillor Nichols, Reeve Oke. and Councillor Leslie Coombes. The Finance Committee at «Tuan to raoe twos Gary Delorme At Jamboree By popular demand. Gary Delorme will be the guest artist artist at the Department of Recreation Recreation Jamboree. Bowman- ville, on Sunday evening, Feb. Ilth, starting at 8 p.m. Clarke Players, the group of eager beavers who-earlier this year ripped the stage apart at Newcastle Community Hall so they would have better facilities for presenting their productions, will swing into action this weekend as they present present "A Man for all Seasons". They've been working hard under the expert direction direction of Roy Higgons and on Tuesday night, when this photo was taken, were rehearsing until nearly midnight. Tickets wilt be available at the door on Thursday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and you'll be able to sec these thespians, from left to right, Keith Allin, Kathy Lovckln, Marjorie Murphy, Stephen Gould, and many others. Police Want $1,746 Raise Council Hears Report. Detailing Police and Works Staff Demands The Negotiating Committee's Committee's Interim Report was sdoted on a motion by Councillor Councillor Robert Dykitra, seconded seconded by Councillor Glenn Fry, by Town Council st the meeting meeting held In the Council Chambers on Monday evening. evening. The Interim report stated that the Negotiating Committee Committee met with representatives representatives of the Bowmanville Police Auoclatlon, Constables R. Parker, J. Bird, and T. Davis. The association was misted by Its counsel, R. D. Humphrey, Q.C., Oshawa. The committee exchanged submissions with the association association of proposed amendment! amendment! to the recently expired collective agreement. The committee 1 ! proposals dealt mainly with retaining management management function!, the right to direct and to assign work and the provision for sick leave was enlarged upon to clarify the basis upon which It would be iccumulated. Both parties agreed that the proposed agreement ' (TUAN TO PAGE TWOl Aij Opportunity To Learn More About Brazil People of thla district will have the opportunity of see- Inc "The White Hunter of Brasil" tomorrow evenlnc, Thunday. February 8th at eight o'clock In the Town (TUAN TO PAOt TWO) Library a Pleasant Spot on Chilly Winter Nights be holding forth at the Curling Club (or their first w „ „ big Invitational Doniplol of the season. Visitor* will anyone hurrying down Tern, ho able to sec some of the licit curlcri In the ,p«ranc# Street la likely toifeel wmn «( district In fiction. Attractive hoslcitci from the |* W\*? lon 10 ' ,ro P tn 11 ,hl nude the i Dullness Girls group will he on hand lo guide guests | |U Th , tiroVuViow front of the I and curlers through the beautiful building, lUowmsnviiie library ta neatly BOWMANVILLE LIBRARY PROVIDES HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT Book Cases Filled Wllh Varied Collection, For Children Ami Adiills On a cold or rainy night, all glaaa. Walking past In the ••We're the brlghfst spot In the nne-ltoor. roughly rrclin- cold rein or mow. the pedes- town." claims Mrs, Margarcl gular litnarv n a thildrrn's trlan can see bright light», Mlddup, chief librarian rollrcllon n| about l'sooo warmly colored bvokihilvri 1 Inside the building, which bonks and people seated In chain opened In November of IVflV a vouna woman and a man reading magasine». It presents are 33,000 adult bonks. 28.000;In overall» «It m (hulls m a cheerful sight, loi them fiction, In the rear oil iiuiq ir. i-aui iwoi