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Sam at e • e Queen's Park Re: Provincial Budget The budget which Treasurer Frank Miller introduced introduced on May 10th contained contained a number of measures to . encourage the economic recovery which is now beginning beginning to take place in Ontario, and in this column 1 would like to touch on those of interest interest to the people of Durham. Job creation continues to be a priority with $242, million set aside this year to create 76,000 temporary jobs. CALIFORNIA Salt Lake City - Reno San Francisco - Los' Angeles - Hollywood Las Vegas 23 Days-Depart July 2 Aug.6-Oct 15 OZARK MOUNTAINS 9 Days... $590.ppobl Depart -June 11 , Aug. 2(5, Sept 24 VIRGINIA'S. SHENANDOAH VALLEY 6 Days... $440ptobl Depart - June 1®, July 17, Aug. 28 NEW ENGLAND 7 Days... $4S0fpdbi. Depart - July 2, 23 Aug. 6,27, Sept. 17,24 & Oct 1 PENNSYLVANIA . DUTCH COUNTRY 5 Days... $330ppobl Depart - June 13 July 11, 25, Aug. 29, Sept 19 GATLINBURG. THE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS 8 Days... $385ppobl Depart ■ June 12, Aug. 21, Oct 2,15 FRANKENMUTH MACKINAC ISLAND AGAWA CANYON 6 Days... $395ppobL Depart - July 10,24, Aug. 7, Sept 11,18, OCt 2 COUNTRY MUSIC AT ITS BEST ' * NASHVILLE . FAN FAIR WEEk 6 Days... $660ppd9i. Depart - June 6 - TENNESSEE MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA 8Days... $550mwL Depart - July 3, 24, Aug. 7, 21 NASHVILLE 4 Oey Depart • June 30, July 29, Sept. 2, Oct 7 NASHVILLE 5 Day Depart - June 30, July 28, Sept. 1, Oct 6 WEEKEND SPECIALS AGAWA CANYON 3 Days... $21 Sppdbl Depart - July 1, Aug. 6 Sept 3, Oct 8 MOOSONEE 3 Days... $225ppobl Depart - July 4, 25, Aug. 8 & 29 ! Contact: < YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT From around the Region Or Call Toll Free 1-800-461-7615 They include 12,(XX) which will stem from the acceleration acceleration of capital works projects such as road and school buildings. In this regard, I have written to Education Minister Bette Stephenson asking that the long awaited Roman Catholic school in the Village of Newcastle be considered considered as a worthwhile project project to be undertaken through , this program. Other job creation measures include continued participation in the COED program, our joint initiative with the federal government • which is expected to yield a further 19,000 jobs. Enrichment Enrichment of provincial manpower training measures Will account account for some 9000 new jobs and training positions. Special emphasis is being placed on youth employment programs with $36 million being added to their budget for a total of $121 million and the creation of 100,000 jobs for Ontario's young people people this year. f Increased consumer spending spending and demand have a direct effect on the job market and help speed economic recovery. To encourage encourage consumers to purchase purchase large household items the 7 per cent retail sales tax on new appliances and furniture furniture will be lifted for a 90 day period. Similarly, to encourage investment investment in production, the exemption of retail sales tax on machinery and equipment used for manufacturing will be extended to include more types of machinery, heavy trucks and trailers, and tools and parts used for their repair. I am hoping this measure will help the suppliers suppliers to the auto industry. Tq help pay for the budget measures I have described and' to maintain the high quality of public services we enjoy here in Ontario, certain tax measures have been necessary. Effective May 24th, the # retail sales' tax on beverage alcohol will go up from 10 per cent to 1^ per cent at L.C'.B.O. and brewers retail stores, adding about 20 cents to a bottle of spirits and 15 cents to a case of 12 bottles of beer. The 7 per cent retail sales tax .that already, applies tp beverage aldohol will now be extended to tobacco. Also, the tobaeco tax will be increased increased by five percentage points, increasing the price of a pack of 20 cigarettes by 15 cents. Beginning July 1, 1983 and continuing through the 1984 tax year, a temporary 5 per cent surcharge on personal income thx will be collected from those with a taxable in- * come above $2178. This Social Services Maintenance Tax, as it is called, is necessary to assist in financing financing our public program and new measures to create jobs. OHIP premiums will go up 5 per cent this year with the result that effective June 1, 1983, singles will pay an extra $1.35 per month and families an extra $2.70. H While I believe the budget will do much to assist economic recovery, 1 am disappointed it did not con- In 12 Feet of Water Three men had to swim to shore out of Lake Ontario Ontario at Bowmanville Beach last week when their car left the road and was driven some thirty feet into Lake Ontario into into a depth of water of twelve feet. Nick Popovics of Whitby Whitby had been charged with dangerous driving as well as driving a vehicle while his driver's licence was suspended. To pay $675.00 On Mischief Charge Terri Fae Poff, Oshawa, has been ordered by the courts to pay $675 as restitution to the Region of Durham after Regional Police had spent 45 hours keeping police surveillance on her house. Poff had reported a "peeping Tom" outside her home and police set up surveillance in an attempt to make an arrest. Poff admitted that she had made up the story after undergoing a polygraph test. Hampton Plan Now Shelved The Central Lake Ontario Ontario Conservation Authority has shelved a proposal to re-develop the Hampton Conservation Area. The project has been shelved due to provincial provincial financial restraints. The Authority would however like to take some action as to the old mill on the property which could inclûde the tearing down of the building. The old mill has been called an eye sore, a tax burden and a fire hazard. Rubber Company To Expand Davidson Rubber Company Company Ltd. in Port Hope will build a major addition to its.plant this summer. tain more to help the auto industry. industry. This might be resolved resolved because of the commitment commitment in the budget to provide $116 million in new capital to expand technological training facilities in Sault Ste Marie, Guelph and Oshawa. I suspect the Oshawa reference means Durham College and 1 have spoken and followed up with a letter to the Minister of Education for further clarification. Congratulations to Acting Mayor Cy Elsey for hosting a very fine Christian Businessmens' Annual Mayor's Breakfast. Might I* say thank you> to Mr. Medley of Donevan Collegiate Collegiate and all of the students who participated in the Donevan Collegiate Model Parliament. Davidson's manufacture manufacture foam rubber parts for automobile interiors. Hope Township Concerned Over Expanding Camp Site Some Hope Township councillors have expressed concerns over a proposal to expand Beverley Park campgrounds in the Township. Owner, Bob Macklin, wants to add 20 permanent permanent campsites to his property property and has told council that workers at the Darlington Darlington Generating Station have been looking for available parking spaces for their trailers for the period at which they work ' at the plant in its construction. construction. Seven Years for Drug Importing 40 year old Terrance James Hallett of Whitby has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his involvement in a major drug ring. Hallett was found guilty on charges of conspiring to import narcotics and conspiring to traffic in narcotics. Hallett and four others were arrested last August in a raid near Sarnia where -, $500,000 in cocaine was seized. Cobourg Harbour Gets Lift The Federal government government has come with $1 million for the expansion of the Cobourg Harbour which monies have been reported to make it the second second best on Lake Ontario. Ontario. The announcement was made last week by Paul Cosgrove, Minister of State. The monies will be spent over a two year period and by the end of the summer of 1984 the harbour will be able to accommodate accommodate 1200 luxurysized luxurysized sailing craft. The harbour can now accommodate 70 craft. It was pointed out that Cobourg was an ideal location for such a venture as thé business section is so close to the harbour, no more than a block away. Health Unit Asks Parents Help Public Health Nurses of the Durham Regional Health Unit have been busy collecting information information for student immunization immunization cards. In most casesparents have returned returned cards but where that has not been the case Nurses have had to make calls to get the information information and to make corrections corrections of cards returned. Public Health Nurses have had to cut down on other work to make time for the immunization cards. Immunization r.ecords are now mandatory under provincial law and all such records will be completed for students both in elementary and secondary schools. May Apply For City Status r The Town of Whitby ,may soon make application application for City • status and thus become the second ci-* ty in the Region of Durham. If such is the case and the bid is successful the former County Town could become the City of Whitby. Statement 'Garbage' Bob Wilsher, Ward 3 School Trustee, has taken exception to Ontario Treasurer, Frank Miller's statement in that if school boards are pressed hard enough they will be forced to be more responsible. Wilsher said he was quite angry when he read the statement and added that Miller's statements were garbage. Miller also has been reported to have said that school boards lead the pack for getting into trouble trouble for spending money. He also said school boards may have to. take a harder look at the personnel personnel employed by the school boards in an effort to reduce costs. Wilf Day of Port Hope gained support from fellow trustees to have the Miller report sent to the board's property and finance committee for study. The Corporation of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE "PUBLIC WORKS WEEK' : May 22nd to May 28th, 1983 • Whereas the health, safety and comfort of the community is greatly dependent on the facilities and services provided by the Public Works Department; Department; and, Whereas the support of the community is vital in the continuing efficient operation of the Public Works' services, such as street maintenance, refuse collection, water and sewer systems, road construction and snow removal; and, Whereas the quality and effectiveness of these facilities is dependent on the continued efforts and skills of Public Works Department Staff; Now, therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle does hereby proclaim May 22nd to May 28th, 1983, "PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" in the Town of Newcastle, to recognize the efforts of the Public Works Department in providing providing for health, safety and comfort in the community. community. Gar,net B. Rickard, Mayor The Corporation of the Town bf Newcastle Bowmanville, Ontario Date of 1st Publication: May 18, 1983. Date of 2nd Publication: May 25, 1983. Doing what you otter! 133 picture perfect playgrounds for you to discover. ' Ontario Provincial Parks . Ontario Ministry of Hon ' Alan w - pop® ... Minister Natural W, T. Foster Resources Deputy Minister For information, call toll free: 1-800-268-3735