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The Huron Expositor, 1975-03-20, Page 8By Jack Riddell Huron MPP The Fifth Session of the 29th Parliament began on Tuesday with the usual formalities. The Lieutenant Governor, Pauline McGibbon and h er husband Donald. rode in a horse drawn open Landau, from the Royal York Hotel to Queen's Park. The procession made its way up University Avenue to Queen's Park and after arriv,ingin front of the steps of the Parliameht Building to a trumpet fanfare, Mrs. McGibbon reviewed -.a Guard .gf Honour. The Lieutenant Governor was later escorted by the Premier to the Speaker's Chair, where she read the Speech from the Throne. Most of the speech read by the tieutenant Governor dealt with the tough economic times the Government expects in-the pear future. Other than the appointment of an Ombudsman, there were few details of the Government's plans for the session which is expected to be the last before an election. The highlights from the Speech from the Throne, that opened the new Session of the Legislature are as follows: The Provincial Ombudsman will be appointed to ensure the protection of Ontario citizens against arbitrary judment or practices. Law Enforcement Agencies aud the public will be asked to ensure that our cities and streets will remain among the safest and most secure in North America. The people of the Province are asked to exercise moderation and restraint in wage demands and the pricing of goods. Benefits and services to the elderly will be extended and appropriate steps'' taken- to compensate social. benefits recipients who have been hurt by ,inflation. Homeownership will be encouraged so that Ontario families may continue to be the best housed in Canada. tk, ' proposed the assets of the Crown• Co rporation 'would increase froin their value in 1972 of about '5.5 billion to more than $30 .billion. 'Consequently the Ontario Government has decided that a potential public investment of this magnitude and importance alone warrants wide spread public involvement in directing its future growth: It is possible that these ,open-discussions can take as long as two years to complete. The hearings will consider all aspects of Ontario's • power needs including the impact on urban planning. agricultural land, the industrial sector and consumer prices. The Provincial Auditor's report released in the Legislature this week, criticized the advertising practices of the Ontario Government. The Government b ought more than - $3.2 million worth of advertising without competition or formal contract' in 1973-74. Four ministries were singled out for mention in the report, with Industry and Tourism being the biggest advertising spender paying Camp Associates bAkfrtising Limited $1,835,584 een March and December, 1973 without a formal contract. A year ago the Auditor noted that Camp Associates had been paid $1.2 million by the Ministry over seven , months in 1972 'Without written agreement. Jogs give, to Camp Associates without contract by the Government had become political issues in the past because the firm .headed by -Norman Atkins', is a close adviser to Premier William Davis, and, prominent Conservative Dalton Camp." who heads the Commission, studying the Legislature, still has an interest in the firm. The auditor in his latest repcirt comments on advertising and film promotion work valued at more than $800,000 for the Ministry of Transportation and- Communications, $250,000 for if the Ministry of 'Labour and Hydro's plans go ahead as , $298,000 for the Civil Service Commission. A ' number of Bins were introduced into the , Legislatiire this week, one of which was moved by theHonourable Mr. White former Treasurer and now Minister Without Portfolio, entitled Art Act to Regulate Political Party Financing and Election Contributions and Expenses. In giving the first reading of this Bill, Mr. White announced that arrangements are being made with the co-operation of the Minister _of- Finance for Canada and the Minister of Revenue to introduce into the Personal Income Tax System, an Ontario Political r. Party contribution credit. This Credit will be a deduction from Ontario. tax, otherwise payable with respect to bona tide contributions to Ontario political parties. To effect the political party contribution credit amendments will be required to the Ontario Personal Income Tax Act, As recommended by the Commission, Corporations will be permitted to deduct contributions to poltical parties, constituency associations and candidates registered under the proposed Act to regulate political party financing and election contributions. and expenses up to- an aggregate of 44,000. This recommendation will require amendment to the Ontario Corporations Tax Act. It should be noted that an individual may earn the maximum credit against personal income tax of $500 at a level of contributions of $1150.00 and that a Corporation taking full advantage of its allotment May earn the reduction of its Ontario Corporation Tax by a maximuna of $480.00. Community and Social Services Minister, Rene Brunelle, introduced an amendment ,to the Child Welfare Act, the purpose of this Amendment is to enable the Province to assume a larger share of the costs of services of the Children's Aid Societies, with a corresponding reduction in the financial burden on munici- palities. This bill will also enable the Province to...revise and, improve procedur6s for the submission of Society budgets to Municipalities in the Province and will also implement a number of other changes to improve child welfare services. The rest of the week in the Legislature was spent by the Members in consideration of the Speech of the fionourable -Lieutenant GoVernor at the opening of. the Session.The Throne Speech- debate will continue until the budget is brought down on April 7th. A word of warning to the Old Age Pensioners in Ontario. Pensioners must apply by March Ok 31, if they-are to get their Guaranteed Income Supplement. The Guaranteed income oroeram requirs recipients to re-apply each year and those persons who have not yet filled out their applications should do so as quickly as possible. Policies will be aimed at giving greater opportunity to women in ' the Civil Service and eliminating descrimination in jobs both in the Government and private industry.' Measures will be introduced to provide Ontario farmers , with reasonable assurance -of the profitable continuing operation of their vital enterprise. The size of the Civil Service will remain frozen at its 1974 level, as one of the number of measures • which are designed to set a leading example of. prudence and economy in the management of Government costs. A provincial budget will be brought down April 7th. After the official opening the Lieutenant Govern& and her husband and Premier William Davis and his wife received about 800 guests in Mrs. McGibbon's suite on the 2nd floor of the Legislature Buildings. Allan Grossman, Provincial Secretary for Resources Development, announced the Governnient's decision to establish an independent Commission of enquiry into the long range planning of Ontario's power needs, The Commission which anticipates two years of public hearings across the Province will emphasize public participation. in -planning the expansion of Ontario Hydro for • 1983 to 1993. For the first time the Ontario Government will provide money for public participants •at the hearing. Mr., Grossman said Ontario Hydro's expansion plans up to 1983 have already been largely approved and these electrical generating and transmission projects will go ahead. These projects include a generating station on the, north channel ofGeorgian Bay, extra high voltage supply lines to Kitchener, London and the Ottawa-Cornwall area, and a second extra high volfage transm'i'ssion line out of the Bruce generating station. By 1983 !moo, -Doig AO Co.' Chartered Accountants 268 Moin St„ Exeter ARTHUR W. READ Resident Partner Bus. 235-0120, Res. 238-8075 The last 2 weeks, the grade 5 • class at H.C.S. has had a new student teacher. Her name is Miss Stevenson. The first few days she watched from the back of the class, marking papers and other things. On Thursday of the first week, she got up in the afternoon, teaching us about Marco Polo. The next day she taught language and math, On . Monday of this week, she taught r . everything, and for the rest of the week she'll be teaching. I really enjoyed these last few days while Miss Stevenson has been teaching, Larry Tamen. Grade 5 Grade I Goes to the Bakery On March 4th, we rode on the bus to HenSall. Mr. Mathers let us out near the baker. Mr and Mrs. Duttman showed us around the bakery. We even had a treat each. We used our senses • especially our noses. The trip back was a very happy one. School Concert On Thursday, March 6, grades 3, 4, and 5 of Huron Centennial School put on a concert called "Up Canada". This was for parents, children and other people who wanted to' come. We Kindergarten were dancers, sailors, a flag drill, choir and many more. When we were finished„satne people gave 'us candies. Then we got on our buses and drove to the school, arriving there at 3:30. When we were off the bus, we grabbed our coats and boots and rushed for our buses to go home. Patti Coleman, Grade ,4 Varna girl wins bursary Mrs. Jean- Cann _reported for the Education Committee at a recent meeting of the Huron- Perth Lung Association. Mrs. Cann said the Association had conducted a successful "Con- sideration , Week" during National Education Week on- Smoking. In her report she emphasized the award of a Respiratory Technology Bursary to Joanne Broeze of Varna, a second year student at Fanshawe College. Mr. Dunsmore reported that $39,293.25 had been the final total of the Christmas Seal '74 Campaign r and thanked the community for its support in this case when the economy is suffer- ing unemployment problems, The meeting was• chaired by Mrs. Frank Dodds. SAY fl5ppy LOWER EASTER LILIES AZALEAS HyCANGEA , POTTED MUMS MIXED PANS DISH GARDENS Brighten EASTER for that Special Person MACLEAN'S FLOWERS 527.0800 ' SEAFORTH 5 LB. 1 LB. FAB,„ TENDERFLAKE LARD 5 LB. CRANBERRY SAUCE 14 FL. OZ. MAGIC FIRST GRADE SKIM MILK POWDER FACIAL TISSUE 100.2 PLY 3/89c 79c TOILET TISSUE 141% 2/89c ASST.. KLEENEX (WIN POLL TOWELS PACK CLOVER FARM FEATURE BUYS FROM, TEMS. MAR. 20, 1975 . TILL SUN. MAR. 23, 1975 STORE HOURS: CLOSED MONDAYS TUE5.:THURS. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. FRI. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. SAT. • 9. A.M. - 6 P.M. SUN. 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. COUNTRY MARKET AT VANASTRA PRODUCE FEATURES 65c APPLES CANADA FANCY MacINTOSH 3 LB. POLY BAG DISCOVER ECONOM Y SHOP CLOVER FARM DETERGENT OCEAN SPRAY JELLIED OR WHOLE LANCIA P.C. 2 LB. MACARONI OR SPAGHETTI 69c KLEENEX - ASST DELSE Y ASST. $1.99 63c 49c 6 OZ. JAR 5 FL. OZ. MUSTARD NESCAFE INSTANT COFFEE CHINA LILY SOYA SAUCE 10 FL. OZ. SAUCE 6 OZ. 35c 5 LB $ 1 67 9 FL OZ . $ 1 .3 3 69c '39c 2x 24 4 OZ. 16 FL. 01, LB. TIN 1'2 CARLTON CLUB POP THISTLE BUTTER MAPLE LEAF HAM 2 LB. PIE CRUST MIX SOFT 2 x 8 OZ. BLUE BONNET MARGARINE CORN .OIL FLEISCHMANNS • MARdARINE DR. BALLARD'S 4 VARIETIES MOIST CAT FOOD DR. BALLARDI BURGER BITS 4JETERGENT (TWIN PACK) SUNLIGHT LIQUID .TOPPING DREAM WHIP "FRENCH'S PREPARED CHINA LILY SWEET & SOUR 48 FL. OZ. tl VARIETIES 1 LB. • LI) (1 LB.)' 55c BAKERS CHOC. 6 OZ. PKG . CHIpc MILK "F CHOC. OR SEMI SWEET OR4NGE FLAVOUR CRYSTALS TANG 2 x 7 OZ. PKG. $11•09 ._ r{•e_ 3 if C... A t_,,,,-7-iga3 )i , ----' ) _2. 4 I.( t....._,3 I (Q-.....a9 t.( el.,r 79c $1.79 $1459 37c 49c BRIGHT'S TOMATO JUICE DtATCAN HINES CAKE MIXES 26 FL, OZ. 4 FLAVOURS ROBIN 14000 ALL PURPOSE FLOUR ROBIN HOOD 3/89c 93c $2.69 49c 69c 7 1AB $ 1 • 1 9 19 OZ 69c FRED'S MEAT DEPT. SPECIALS oo or: MARY MILES 1.1i. PKG., 4.5 LB. AVERAGE WIENERS LB 65c MARY MILES -.16 OZ. PKG. SLICED BOLOGNA 65c 69c 2 LB. BOX MARY MILES 1 -.4 READY TO EAT LB. CRY • 0 VAC DINNER HAMS FEARMAN'S - ITALIAN LB. 1.59 79c SAUSAGE lV MARY MILES SLICED 1 LB. VAC PACK is SIDE BACON 1.21 FRESH GiZADE "A" LARGE ROASTING CHICKENS_ MARY MILES 4 OZ BEEF 'PATTIES.' $1.29 FRESH STORE PACKED 7 CHICKEN WINGS LB 55c FRESH GRADE "A" CHICKEN LEGS & BREASTS LB. 98c, CANADA NO.,1 TURNIPS L 8. loc- PRODUCE USA - CANADA NO. 1 Ai in BRUSSEL SPROUTS Tuc;;z• 45c SIZE 24'$x. HEAD C 1/14.00. FROZEN FOOD 2 LB. PKG. FROZEN PEAS . 89c 32 OZ BLUEWATER THRIFTY PKG FISH STICKS $1.99 12 OZ, SUNSHINE ORANGE JUICE 2 /95c TN $2.99 Jock i '',JOttings Ombudsman to • 4,•‘.• . e , ,b..eoppothtod SPEAKS TO SHRINERS r. Bruce MacMillan, .a burns specialist from Cincannati,, Ohio , spoke to fellow Shriners at a gathering in LPndon recently, is' welcomed by Hardld Nichdls, of the London Shriners.Shriners Bill Durst, Seaforth and Ross Scott, Brucefield, attended the dinner. Huron Centennial has Lip Cana, da' 1. concert had a dress rehearsal on March 5. Parents were invited to it too. We had Newfie Jokes, dances, songs, R.C.M.P's on horses, a French play and other acts. They told us a story of Canada. We had lots of fun, Melissa Moffatt;Grade 4 Huronview Performance On Monday, March' 10th, we pet on the Grade 3, 4 and 5 concert at Huronview. The concert was called "Up Canada". There were about 220 students involved. In the concert, there regiters at Hullett Friday, February 28, 1975 was Howatt, (Murray); Larry Hunking Kindergarten Registration, (Joseph); Stephen Kennedy Thirty-seven children who were (Brad); Lori Livermore (Robert); born in 1970 had their names Craig Lockhart (Bruce);Deanna entered on the enrolment. The Lyon (Murray); Brad Millson children were checked by the (Bill); Robbie McCool (Robert); school health nurse, and briefly Dean Nott (Beverley); • Freddie visited the kindergarten peel • (Robert); Christopher classroom and met their; teacher, Miss Adams " Trescatoi• dra'vt ; •Mich a -el The following pre-schoolers, Radford' (John); Wendy Raidt with their father's name in (Gerald); Julia Shaddick brackets, anxiously wait for their (William); Kerrie Shepherd first d,ay of school at Hullett (Murray);- Steven Simpson ., Central in September: (Robert); Rodney Szusz (Ed.); Karin Barker (Gor don); Billy Bell Shannon Szusz (Frank); 'Steven (Douglas); Lisa Bosman (Allan); Taylor (Neal); Barbara Vanderlei Lori Bromley (William); Brian (Clarence); Melody Van Dorp Buffinga (Albert); Tom Cook (Tennis); Keith Verburg (Tony); (Hugh); Jamie Gibbings (Robert); Maria Verburg ,(Jacobus); Jeff Frances Greidanus (James); Vincent (Douglas); Kelly Vodden." Steven Hamming (lc„orrielis); (Robert); Brian Whyte (Wilfred); Claudia Hebert (George); Bryan, Crystal Whyte (Wilfred). Cromarty Mrs. Scott celebrates 94th birthday The Cromarty community. Stratford and Mr. Zimmer. extends congratulations to Mrs. Th os. Scott. Sr., who celebrated her 94th birthday on Wednesday. March 5. Mrs. Scott, the former Sarah (Sadie) McNeil McKellar, was born at Cromarty•in 1881,the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald ' McKellar. Mrs. Scott has one brother, Lindsay, and two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Colquhoun and Mrs. Horton McDougall as well as her sons James •and Gordon Scott, R.R.2, Staffa, eight grand- children and twelve great 7 grandehildien. For the past few years, Mrs. Scott has lived at Kilbarchan Nursing Home, Seaforth, The World Day of Prayer service was cancelled because of the stormy weather on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Christie and Mr. and Mrs. Elmet' Dow have returned home after • a two-week holiday in Florida,' Mr. and Mrs.Robert Gardiner returned last week, having spent a few weeks in Australia. Michael Finlayson, Staffa, spent two weeks with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott, while his parents were in Florida. Mrs. John Jeffeson attended the' United Church Huron-Perth W.M.S; Presbyterial at Listowel last Friday. The Staffa sleeping Beauties and their guests travelled by bus to the Ice Capades in London on Tuesday night. Tom Laing spent the weekend c with his sister, Mrs AlexZimmer, Smiles i'llattire didn't make us pet- teal ehe did the nett hitt thing, She made tics blind to Our (writ faults."