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i Opinions and Comments The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, February 2,1994 5 by Gord Mills, M.P.P., Durham East \V 'X TVO Looks for Increase in Funds f From time to time, I receive letters letters of complaint in regard to a perceived perceived waste of tax dollars associated with information I send to constituents. constituents. I hope those same people complain complain as vigorously to the Leader of the Ontario Conservative Party, Mike Harris, for the release of his New Directions Directions Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. These so called "Blue prints for Reform" Reform" are all prepared, printed and sent out at taxpayers expense. This brings me to the Provincial Liberal Party complaint of our dramatic dramatic increase in the cost of cellphones cellphones and courier services. The headline was prominent in last week's Toronto media. The facts are, that for the three years in question, the overall cost of telephone communications communications has been reduced by 4%. Cellular telephones are an efficient new technology gaining increased use to compensate for reductions in other areas. Courier charges have been reduced by $1 million this fiscal year. Overall mailing costs have been reduced by 7% in the three previous years. The Liberals have not only misrepresented the facts. They apparently apparently have forgotten their own record when they were government. From 1985 to 1990 the cost of Liberal government government operations, using the same categories as above, increased by 42%. The figures have been supplied by the Ministry of Finance from Public Public Account records. I didn't make them up! The records show that we .have achieved more savings in spending spending on administration and operations than any other government in the history history of the Province of Ontario. Alas, this kind of information doesn't make headlines in the Toronto media and for obvious reasons. Another attention grabbing headline headline of last week was the Toronto Star report of the government paying a consultant $4 million to count the government's computers. The government government in fact awarded a contract to the lowest qualified bidder to conduct a complete inventory of computer as- ; sets and to prepare a thorough analysis analysis of existing information technology technology systems. What we did is compatible with sound business practices practices normally used as a tool to streamline large scale operations in both the public and private sector. How I wish the media would resort to ■ facts and skip the foolishness ' their " Headline portrayed. ■ : • 1 >- ; : u ; I read last week where Mike Harris Harris has prepared some proposals to completely revamp the Young Offenders Offenders Act. I can't see how this is to work since the YOA is federal "legislation. "legislation. I find it rather amusing, since the YOA was a creation of the former j Federal Conservatives! Last week, while sitting on the Standing Committee Committee of Public Accounts dealing with the Auditor's Report of Correctional Correctional Services, I was told that the • federal government had capped their ' contribution to the costs associated • with the Young Offenders Act. What this means is that the esca- • lating costs associated with the confinement confinement of young offenders, dealt with under federal legislation, falls on the Ontario taxpayer. Need I say, ' that these costs, without receiving our fair share of support, all add to ' the deficit we shoulder. As we look towards forming the 1994 Provincial Budget, I would like ; to remind constituents that our wel- ; fare funding also remains capped to the federal contribution of 28 cents for every dollar we spend. For every dollar spent in Quebec on welfare they receive 50 cents from the federal government. If the formula doesn't - change under the new federal govem- . ment, by the end of 1994 this policy will have cost Ontario $7-billion. With this $7-billion we could have reduced the provincial sales tax by 3 . points! Wouldn't this have been a ' nice boost to the economy through increased consumer spending? Last week, federal Finance Minister Minister Paul Martin held a pre-budget discussion discussion (our provincial government policy) at the Metro Convention Cen- If you are new to Bowmanville... WELCOME SERVICE r would like to call on you with Housewarming Gifts and Information about your new location. Call Your Hi Neighbour Hostess Rhoda Holt at 623-7070 tre in Toronto. Don Mclver, chairman chairman of the Toronto Board of Trade's economic policy committee (I bet he is a Conservative or Reformer) said Martin can chop the deficit by cutting social programs, like unemployment insurance and social assistance. But Mclver said the board opposes any plan to increase corporate taxes by closing corporate loopholes and scrapping the $100,000 capital-gains exemption. That sort of advice I hope Mr. Martin will ignore. I have found it interesting to hear that Mr. Martin intends to treat everyone everyone with "fairness" in the budget. Again, this has been the intent of every every budget we have introduced since our election. I look forward as to just how people react to the federal "fairness". "fairness". Our "fairness" was fine just as long as it impacted on someone else and not them. A few words in conclusion of this week's column regarding Hwy. 407. Negotiations arc almost complete with a private partner to begin con- m struction of Hwy. 407 as far as Hwy. 48. This portion of Hwy. 407 will relieve relieve the present over capacity in that area on Hwy. 401. This portion of Hwy. 407 is the only one that has been announced by the government. It has also been said, that through the partnership with the private sector, that this portion of the highway will be about 19 years ahead of the previously previously announced schedule for completion. completion. The portion of Hwy. 407 that the plans show will go through this, area, are subject to a full environmental environmental assessment. The provincial government government has not announced any dates for the construction of Hwy. 407 through any area, other than to Hwy. 48. Any construction of the 407 through this area, will be determined on the economy and needs, and will be a decision of a government in the future. In next week's column, I will include include some answers to concerns over the OSAP Program. Until then wondrous wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness. TVOntario heads into its final on- air Membership campaign of the fiscal fiscal year with a tough mandate to increase increase funds raised by 15 percent more than last February's campaign. The public broadcaster is trying to overcome the effects of a 9.6 percent cutback to its base funding grant, imposed imposed by the provincial government over the last two years. TVOntario must raise at least $300,000 during this campaign if it hopes to meet its year-end goal of raising $3.9 million by 31 March. The on-air campaign begins on Saturday, 5 February and continues through Saturday, 19 February, February, ending with a last push on Saturday, Saturday, 26 February. "Membership has very demanding objectives for this campaign," says Margaret Edgar, manager of Membership. Membership. "If we arc unable to meet our goals by the end of March, TVOntario's ability to purchase and produce high-quality educational programming programming could be seriously compromised." compromised." Top-notch educational specials and documentaries arc included in the schedule for this 14-day appeal. A specific highlight is David Attenborough's Attenborough's Life in the Freezer, a six- part series based on the natural history history of Antarctica, premiering on Tuesday, Tuesday, 15 February, 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. The North'American debut of Blood and Belonging, Michael lgnaticff's explosive series on nationalism, will air Tuesday to Thursday, 8 to 10 February February at 10:30 p.m. These programs examine burning issues of nationalism nationalism in Quebec, Kurdistan, and northern northern Ireland. In addition to a variety of specials, regular programs such as Saturday Night at the Movies, Imprint, Imprint, Fragile Nature, and The Future will continue to provide viewers with' the superb mix of programs they have come to expect from TVOnta rio. Fall broadcast measurement statis tics indicated tvo's audience during the peak evening viewing hours has increased by as much as 18.5 percent. "This is the optimum time tor our new viewers to show their support, and make a difference to the future of TVOntario," says Edgar. "The funds, raised by this campaign, and our ongoing ongoing direct-mail campaigns and telemarketing telemarketing efforts, will go directly toward toward ensuring the continuation of the noncommercial, provocative programming programming produced and broadcast on both tvo and las Chaîne." ,/m by Laura J. Richards • From Page 4 People need to review and reprogram reprogram how they see themselves. She stressed the eating of fresh foods and organically-grown foods. •Dr. Hoch showed a number of natural natural ingredient internal cleansing products and meal replacements. She went on to explain how people on these products could help them in cleansing their bodies and revitalizing them. Her saving grace in my eyes was that she did not discuss these products as a long-term alternative to eating. After introducing them, she took questions from the dozen or so people who went to the seminar. She did not do the introduction in such a way that people were made to feel uncomfortable uncomfortable with the idea of the products. However, she did get back to stressing, that while diets come and go -- as does the weight -- changing eating eating habits and exercise count more in the long run. As I have heard many people in the past say, "Don't be a dodo, get off the yo-yo!" Six W Colorful "The Boy Friend" Starts Rolling Tonight Large Industry Coming Here A new industry which will employ 200 people by the end of 1069 has decided to locate in Bowmanville, Clerk-Controller Clerk-Controller Robert L. Byron announced announced at the meeting of Town Council held in the Council Chamber on Monday evening. The Clerk-Controller said that this major company hart asked that its name he not disclosed ai present, and lu» explained that the reason for this request will he obvious when further annmmrrmcot "This firm is currently nr- collating the purchase of in acres of land fronting on lut Highway and on a piival# road near' the eastern limit* of the town. This rompant douce the extension of .truer and water services to the sit» and the mnstrurtion of an ar- rcv< road." Clerk-Contmllcr Bvrnn staled Councillor Maurice Punit, .seconded by Councillor Leslie (*onmhrotrv rri *ha< the.-* mque nr- of i|ir new mdustrv he 2ianted, and ihr motion was carried II' Woiahip Mavo r h-an llnhh? welcomed Councillor Coin. Cooke who was attending attending In? first rounrtl meeting, mire hr smiccdfid Rn> XV. r ! » SUES man VOLUME 115 14 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, I» 15p Per Copy NUMBER 6 Mm llH This week, strenuous rehearsals have been putting the final touches on one of the most ambitious theatrical theatrical projects undertaken here in recent years, the production of "The Boy Friend". Tickets have been selling like hotcakcs but there may still be a few floating around for last minute customers. These two fine photos were taken Sunday night by Neil Newton the accomplished Toronto photographer who lives near Enniskillen. Top picture shows some of the headliners' in the show, from left to right, front row, Gwen Duchesne, Cindy Ayre, Gwen Black, Helen Fagan and Peggy O'Neail; back row, Jack Allin, Merrill Brown, Ken Hockin, Doreen Kitney and Doug Stickels. Bottom Bottom picture shows the members of the chorus in one of their beach scenes. The show starts tonight and runs through Saturday at the Town Hall. Approve New Plan At Council Town Council on Monday evening abolished Its standing committees system and decided to substitute two meetings of Council In Committee of the Whole on the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month until the end of April, and starting In May to have only one meeting of the Committee of the Whole on the third Monday evening each month. This was moved by Town to Purchase Three New Cars For Police Dept, and Fire Chief One Replacing Present Cruiser Hear! Fund Canvass Here Next Monday Canvassers for the Heart Fund will he calling at Bowmanville homes on Monday, Feb. 10th. during their annual blits for funds. In the surrounding area, the canvass will take place throughout the month of February. Citizens are urged In lie as generous as possible w ith financial help for this worthwhile endeavour. Town Council on Monday evening decided to buy a car for the use of the Fire Chief, to replace the present police cruiser and to buy n second ear for the use of the Police Department. These recommendations recommendations were among those made by the Protection to Persons and Property Commit- Councillor Glenn Fry. Chairman Chairman of the Protection to Persons and Property Commit- ttce. seconded by Councillor Leslie Coombes. moved that the minutes of the meeting of this committee held on January 22nd he adopted, and this was carried. Those present at the committee committee meeting In addition to the chairman were Ills Worshp Mayor Ivan Hobbs, Councillor Maurice Front and Councillor Keith Shackclton. Deputy Fire Chief W. Rultcr also aV tended this meeting. The committee recommended recommended that two mercury vapour lights replace the Incandescent lights north and south of Elgin Street Bridge, and that one of these new lights be placed at ITURN TO PAGE TWO! MIDGETS START l* LAY DOWNS On Sunday, Feb. 9th. 9 p.m., Bowmanvllle's IDA Midgets will open their OMIIA playdowns at Ajax In a best of three series. Second game will be back here on Feb. 12th. 8 p.m. and a third, if necessary will be played here on Feb. 15th at !! p.m. It's Not What You See But How You Look at It Photographer Tells Rotary It'll New ion "It really Is a shame that we take for granted the wonderful wonderful gift of sight. Only when we face losing it do we slop to realize how much we depend on It," Nell Newton, u well known photographer, pointed out In his address at the Bowmanville Hotary Club's luncheon meeting In the Flying Dutchman Motor Inn on Thursday. Stewart McTnvish In Intro during the guest speaker said that Mr. Newton, who was born In Montreal, was- cdu- rated in Toronto at De I,a Salle Collegiate and other schools there "Mr. Newton Is a member «TUHN to paoi twoi New Clarke Twp. Clerk Arrives Thomas H Monahan was welcomed In Clarke Town-hip nv Reeve Roy A Foster, Monda Monda v. Jan. mill when he took met the duties as Clerk- Trcaimirr of the Township of Clarke. Mr Monahan was previous' lv Oik-Treasurer of the lown nf MntliC'On llo Is in Id- mnnd year taking a Munich) Munich) it I'lei k-Tif «Mirer # course which Is spomored hy Queen'# University. Mr. Monahan Is married with a famllv of four bovs anil four till!" Il" "'.ne' I" in he nmv- Inc * u the aiea if.ul) Hilt summer. T. R. McEWEN DIES His many former friends and associates in this area will be sad to learn that Thomas R., McEwcn, former Public School Inspector for Oshawa. and West Durham, died on Tuesday morning. He was in his 75th year. Mr. McEwen was appointed appointed Inspector in 1939 and retired in 1956. He was highly-regarded by those with whom he worked. The body is resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home. Oshawa, for burial on Thursday at 2 p.m. Councillor Maurice Prout, seconded by Councillor Glenn Fry. The subject of standing committees was brought up by His Worship. Mayor Ivan Hobbs, who reminded council that there had been some discussion discussion about these committees committees and some council members members had indicated that they would like to change from one committee to serve on oth- "I have been wondering If council would consider altering altering the present committee system by carrying on the necessary business through meetings of committee of the whole. If council Is In favor of this, the Committee of the Whole could meet on the sec- I TURN TO PAGE TWO I ! BITS m PIECES WINNER -- If you haven't received a phone call to advise that you won the Kinsmen Snowmobile Draw, don't look for one, yon weren't lucky this time. The winner was Ray Allison of Lindsav. t t t t t SPECIALISTS -- The winter meeting of tho Flue-Cured Tobacco growers will be held at Port Hope Golf Club on Wednesday, February 26th at 8:00 p.m, when specialists from tho Ontario Department of Food and Agriculture and the Research Station, Canada Department ot Agriculture, will present the program. Seems peculiar lo have government departments telling growers how lo improve their production while oilier; in the same governments arc doing their best to discourage the use of the weed, and the tax collectors arc gathering in imich-nceilcd revenue from every package of cigarettes sold. The llicinc appears lo be never let your left liant! know what your right hand is doing, t t t t t RESIGNS -- Information was received on Tuesday that another member of Town Council, Glenn Fry, lias submitted his resignation. No direct confirmation has been received so we shall have to wait until the next meeting nt council to learn if the report is accuralo. The casualty list Is growing, It would TOO CI.OSE -- .!. A. Cnrscnddcn, R.R. N'orlli, Orono, reports n frightening Incident about 4:00 a.m. on Sunday. His daughter awoke ami ills, covered the kitchen on tire. There was a short circuit in Hie refrigerator. Fortunately, they were able lo extinguish the blaze before II reached major proportions, without extensive damage, t t t t t SCHOOL HUS --On Monday, on Interesting program lias been arranged for a School Bus Safety Seminar ot St. Joseph's Hall, Bowmanville. Panelists from schools and Provincial Police will discuss the safety laws and oilier details in on attempt to acquaint bus drivers with regulations In tho hope that accident prevention will be improved. Tho program starts at 7:00 p.m. mid goes until 10 p.m. t t t t t LICENCES -- Car drivers have not been over- eager so far In tililiiln lliclr 1009 licence plaies. Tills Is a reminder Hint Feb. 28!lt Is Hie Iasi day, wllli no extensions In sight. So, heller get over lo lllggiin Electric pretty soon or you know who will he Issuing summonses lo appear In court, t t t t t TOURNEY -- Tho third annual Inlcrschool basketball basketball tournament will he held here on February 15th between teams from correctional schools nt Hlnicoc, Uxbridge, llagcrsvlllc and Bowmanville. Senior and junior teams will lie In the competition. t t t t t CHANGES -- Pillions of Jury & Lovell's Drug Since will nutlets n now furo lielilnd Hie proscription proscription rouiller. Manager Neale McLean lias left Hie company anil will he taking over as I'liarm- ncisl al Hie new Professional lliillillng, King SI, I'iisI, llo Inis been replaced hy n unlive of Snskulomi, Snsk„ James Arthur Lawrence, 20, wins has lient wllli J & I, since 1000, He Is a graduate til "the University nt Saskatchewan, lie and Ills wife liupr In find a house nr apart, meut hero In tho near future. OPP Cruiser Kills Deer on Highway 35 Early Tuesday a Newcastle Detachment, Ontario Provlm dal Police cruiser hit and kill ed a deer on Highway 35 about 20 miles north of Newcastle. This was the second deer killed In the past five days by cars on highways. Friday evening evening a deer was killed on the Macdonald - Cartier Freeway Freeway near the Rouge bridge. Another xvas hit shortly before. No damage was done to the OPP cruiser and the deer was removed by Department of Lands and Forests workmen.- Oshawa Times. NEXT TRAFFIC CLINIC Chief of Police Bernard R. Kitney advises that the next Traffic Clinic, will be held here starling March 4th. Anyone contemplating obtaining obtaining a driver's licence would be well advised to register now for this course while there Is still room available. Announce Goodyear Promotions II. G. MacNelll H. G. MacNelll has been appointed appointed executive vice presl- dent, sales; J. C. Moon, executive executive vice president, manufacturing manufacturing and S. G. Fearman, vice president, materials management, management, of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company of Canada. Canada. Limited. The appointments, to become effective February 1. were announced by Leland E. Spencer, Spencer, president and general manager, following a meeting of the company's board of directors. MacNelll, currently vice president, general products, will be responsible for the sale of all product lines; tires; Industrial, Industrial, molded and extruded extruded products; plastic films and adhesives; and automotive replacement replacement products. Moon, until now vice presl- dent, tire production, will direct the operations of Good- year-Canada's 10 manufacturing manufacturing plants. Reporting to him will be two production general general managers. L. F. Huhta for (TURN TO PAGE TWO) 8. G. Fearman Appoint Jim Hayman Town's New Fire Chief BUYS OUT PARTNER It was announced this week that Phil Vowlcs, one of the partners In the heating firm of Wilson & Vowlcs, has purchased Tom Wilson's Interest in the business. It will continue to be known as Wilson & Vowlcs. At the meeting of Town Council on Monday evening, James E. Hayman. 24 Ontario Street, was appointed to the new position of full time Fire Chief of the Bowmanville Volunteer Fire Brigade. Dep uty Reeve E. J. Rundle. sec- onded by Councillor Robert Dykstra, moved that this appointment appointment be made. Clerk-Controller Robert L. Byron In presenting his report report to council stated that there had been two other np plications for the position from residents of the town. One of these was from a man who had served on the Volunteer Volunteer Fire Brigade for six years, and the other from one who had been a volunteer fireman here for five years. He pointed out that the ! position is one of definite responsibility, responsibility, and that leader-* ship qualities would be necessary. necessary. "Supervisory experience experience is important ns the new «TURN TO PAGE TWO I SPECIAL LECTURE Well-known Toronto photographer photographer Nell Newton will be presenting a special lecture lecture on Monday, Feb. 10th, at the Town Hall, on "How to Make Slides' 1 . Everyone Is welcome to attend. There is no charge. The program has been arranged arranged through the Bow- nunvllle Dept, of Recreation. Recreation. Kiwanis Past President Presented With Plaque At tho Uowmanvllle Klwanln Chili'# Eighth I right, I# ihown making thh presentation to Pint Charier Nleht on Saturday at tho Lion# Contre, one ! Preildont Gordon Jlercli, left, while LI, Governor n( the hl'.'liilciiti tva# Hie proicntntlon nf the Past I Inward llommell el Peivihiunuiih leeks on. President's plaque, Thu new President John Morton, l