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Premier Davis in his negotiations with Alberta Premier Lougheed endeavoured to prevent such drastic increases in the prices of gas and oil coming into this province, but in fact, he couldn't have been all that concerned about the problems of rising energy prices when he allowed his treasurer to impose a 7% sales tax on energy. This coupled with the fact that Premier Davis allowed hydro rates to increase 20 percent in the past eight months seems to suggest action that is just plain hypocrisy. Jim Breithaupt, Liberal financial critic, opened the debate on the budget stating that there was no economic need to increase sales tax- es. Ile said that federal government tax reductions will produce a buoyant economy and thus would have increased Ontario's revenue at the pre-budget sales tax rate. Mr. Breithaupt said the government has consistently mis- calculated its revenues and spending during the past few years and predicted Mr. White will also be out on his calculation that Ontario will have a deficit of about $400 million at the end of this financial year. He will probably find in the final analysis that we have an almost balanced budget, Mr. Breithaupt said. He also said the sales tax on energy will be particularly hard on senior citizens and others living on fixed incomes at a time when the inflation rate is high. Eddie Sargeant, Liberal member from Grey-Bruce, has per- sistently asked Premier Davis to table the log books of Government planes. but Mr. Davis both inside and outside the house, would say only that it was a long standing Government policy not to table the log books. and that this policy would continue. This matter came to the front due to a comment in the provincial Auditors report that Government planes were used to transport ministers, their families, and civil servants outside the province. Mr. Nixon and his colleagues concluded that in the light of Mr. Davis' ada- mant refusal to table the log books, Government planes are being used by ministers and their friends for purposes other than Govern- ment business. Mr. Nixon said the refusal indicated the misuse of the planes was flagrant and wouldbe embarrassing to the Government if it became public knowledge. A question was asked by the Opposition to Health Minister Richard Potter on what he was doing about the problem of mercury pollution on Indians eating contaminated fish from the English River system. Dr. Potter said a complete study has been made of the report and that he would be making a statement in the House in the near future. In the meantime the Indians are still eating mercury con- taminated fish in that area. Resource Secretary Bert Lawrence announced that the Ontario Government will implement a $50 million loan program to help property owners build dikes and breakwaters to fight the high waters in the Great Lakes region. The loan will be made through municipal offices and repaid with property taxes over a period of up to 20 years. He said the individual loan ceiling would probably be about $20,000 repayable at the prime government interest rate of between six and seven percent. Wednesday was the last sitting of the House before the Easter Weekend break and it was unique in that it was the first time in the history of the Ontario Legislature that a bill was opposed on its first reading. When Treasurer White introduced the amended Sales Tax Act for its first reading the Liberal Opposition immediately opposed the bill and forced a vote. The scurrying then started as the Tory Whip had to round up enough of his colleagues to get them back into their seats for a vote on the bill. After three-quarters of an hour had elapsed, the vote was taken and strange as it may seem, some Government members refus- ed to enter the house as they opposed the tax increase and wished to ,abstain from voting on the bill. One of the Tories in the house that day stood up with the opposition to oppose the act. John White. seeing that he is lacking support from many of his own colleagues, indicated later that he would have to spend some time over the weekend contemplating his next move. It was suggested that John White consult with the other ministers in Government for, not only does Bill Stewart minister of Agr. argue that the energy tax puts farmers at an unfair disadvantage, but Tom Wells, minister of educa- tion, knows that school boards will also be at a disadvantage in that they are already operating under imposed budget ceilings with no allowance being made for the tax on energy. As a matter of interest the resolutions which I submitted to the Liberal Caucus in Goderich prior to the by-election in Huron, were accepted in their entirety by the Liberal Party of Ontario at their con- vention in Ottawa last weekend. These resolutions read as follows: 1.1 The Liberal Party of Ontario reaffirmed its opposition to Regional Government plans proposed for Huron County, 2) The Liberal Party of Ontario opposes the replacement of ade- quate local services with regional services, and will fight to preserve local institutions such as hospitals, P.U.C.'s, and will fight for a per- son's right to file an assessment appeal in his or her own County. The Liberal party recognizes, of course, that some services must be on a regional basis such as County Planning. 3) The Liberal Government of Ontario will put a freeze on all bed and or staff reductions in hospitals of less than 125 beds. So varied are the features of this ancient, sun-drenched land, whose soil has guarded the re- lict of countless civilizations, that it is no easy task to des- cribe it in a few words. It was once described as a continent in miniature and everything one sees confirms this image; the contrasting scenery ranging as it does from barren mountains, far-reaching plains, woodland and steppe, to the shores with their mixtiure of rugged cliffs and soft curving beaches, and the people, too, of varying races, tongues and customs. This en- tire, multicolored and changing world in all its intimacy gives us Spain. Spain also has its islands, the main ones being the Canaries and the Balacries; and even more land in Africa. It is the third largest country in Europe, and its 32,000,000 inhabitants give it the seventh largest pop- ulation. Spain's climate is as varied as its scenery. Spring is a de- lightful time of year in the Le- vante and the Balaerics, as well as being the best season for vis- iting the towns of Andalusia. The numerous fine seaside re- sorts on the North Coast have long been famous for summer holidays, with their refreshing, showery weather, and at this time of year, too, the Mediter- ranean beaches can hardly be surpassed. Autumn is mild and balmy in Madrid and its sur- roundings. The same is true of Barcelona and on the whole the entire Peninsula enjoys plea- sant temperatures in autumn, while the skies are sparkling cloudless and the sun is wonder- fully brilliant. Finally, there is the Canary Islands where it is spring all the year round. Due to its situation at• the tip of one of the extremities of the European Continent and its proximity to the African Con- tinent, Spain is of undeniable strategic value, and has con- sequently been settled over the centuries by peoples of great cultural heritage. From the year 1,000 BC, right down to the 8th Century, the Iberian Peninsula was coveted by one invading race after another, who thereby brought the land into contact with the great civiliza- tions of the world. The Romans have left re- mains that include not only the stately aquaduct at Segovia and the ruins of ancient Italica, but Merila, Tarragona, and a host of bridges, archways and pave- ments scattered alongside many of Spain's highways, too. Some Spanish towns and cit- ies are representative of one particular style or art. Cordova and Granada contain master- pieces of Arab arts and crafts; a pattern of towers, mosques and palaces takes the visitor right through the brilliant his- torical past of the Moorish Cali- phate and the Kingdom of Gren- ada. Spain's festivities or fiestas are renowned throughout the world, and draw crowds from both home and abroad. Some of them have a purely age-old fla- vor, but all of them tend to be held in commemoration of a certain religious feast-day of the Saint who is patron of the town or village in question. All over the Iberian Peninsula the gayest expressions of these festivities is to be found in the life-and-death struggle between men and built in traditional songs and dances, and in the sparkling beauty of the fire- works displays, The most im- portant of all these religious festivities are those that mark the Holy Week, an apt excuse for splendid and interesting parades. The most curious of all these celebrations in Castile are held in Valladolid, Zamora and Cuenca. The processions are growing in fame every year because of the fabulous master- pieces of Castilian imagery that are carried before the public. Fiesta Nacional Finally, no account of the Fes- tivals would be complete with- out mention of the Fiesta Na- cional: The Bullfight. These fes- tivities take place all over Spain from March until October. With their classically artistic move- ments the bullfights fill the rings with excitement and color and represent the very nerve centre of any Spanish feast. In fact it would be fair to say that no Fiesta can exist without its bullfight, just as there is no region of Spain where the people are not its keen suppor- ters. If you really want to get to know Spain you'll have to visit the villages which dot the land- scape throughout the country. When in the villages focus your attention on the Plaza Mayor, the village square, the heart and the nerve-centre of each com- munity. Beneath its arcades, around the central pond or well, or under the shady trees, the villagers hold their festivals or set up their stalls on market day. It is the real life of the vil- lage, with its traditions and cus- toms, that has fostered the growth of this intrinsic feature which a few mere words would hardly suffice to describe. Any tour of Spain ought not to miss out such remarkable villages as Santillana del Mar, in the north, Cambadas, in Galica, La Alberca or Camp de Criptana in Castile, Albarracin, in Aragon, Seo de Urgal, in Catalonia, Peniscola, on the Levantine coast Majacar and Vejer, in Andalusia, Pla- sencia, in Extremadura, and a whole range of others which it would be impossible to list here. Spain has an extensive net- work of up-to-date, comfortable hotels which cover the entire country and cater to visitors to the loveliest of beauty spots in- cluding both those that draw crowds of tourists and others that are more restful and quiet. Hotel accommodations i n Spain are not only first class, but the prices are also very rea- sonable. Many of the finest and newer hotels, in most cases, you can stay at rates which are less than here in Canada. So also is the cuisine of Spain. In each of the different regions you travel you will en- counter varied types of cuisines. 'Whatever area you may be in, you can be assured of hearty and well prepared dishes at very reasonable costs. A meal which can cost you $7.50 here in Canada will cost you no more than $2,50 in Spain. After you have sat down to one of these meals you will come away from your table completely satisfied and content, All Spain is a vast shop win- dow, before which the tourist halts in surprise at the beauty, quality and variety of the pro- ducts. D & J RIDDELL AUCTION SERVICES * Licensed Auctioneers and Appraisers * Complete Auction Service Sales large or small, any type, anywhere * Reasonable — Two for the price of one Let our experience be your reward. Phone Collect 'Doug' 'Jack' 237-3576 237-3431 NORM WHITING LICENSED AUCTIONEER & APPRAISER Prompt, Courteous, Efficient ANY TYPE, ANY SIZE, ANYWHERE We give complete sale service. PROFIT BY EXPERIENCE Phone Collect 235-1964 EXETER PERCY WRIGHT LICENSED AUCTIONEER Kippen, Ont. Auction Sale Service that is most efficient and courteous. 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Each girl brought a certain dish which provided a most delicious meal. The girls then modelled their garments, Following this, bunco was played with winners Mrs. Ivan Grigg and Pat Bender with Mrs. Rosaleen Schenk and Cindy Beaver low. The hidden scorer was Donna Baker. Donna Riddell thanked the leaders for their fine efforts during the club. Personals Alphonse Grenier returned home Monday following a two and one-half week holiday spent in British Columbia where he visited his uncle Idose Grenier: Edmonton, Alberta, where he visited his brother, Mike Grenier, and family whom he last saw 18 • service by youths years ago; then Bonneyville Alberta with his sister Blanche Vallee and family. He also visited Mr. & Mrs. Ron Winters and Melissa at Vanguard, Saskat- chewan. Easter visitors: Sgt. & Mrs. Tommy Miller, Danny and Carolyn, Trenton and Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bambrick, Waterloo with Mrs. Rosaleen Schenk. Mr, & Mrs.Lloyd Howe Mary Jo and Shelley, London, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Miller, Brenda, Charlotte and Karen, Zion, Susan Van Wyck, Exeter, and Mr. & Mrs. David Rader with Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Rader, Paul and Sharon. Mr. & Mrs. Rick Guy and Jordan, Denfield, Paul Morrison, Varna, with Rev. & Mrs. Bruce Guy and Judy. Mrs. Hilda Haugh, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Van Dorsselaer and Susan, Mr. & Mrs. Garnet Willert and' Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Rader at Stratford with Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Rader and family. Mr. & Mrs. Mervyn Tieman with Mr. & Mrs. Bob Cornelious and Mark, Sarnia. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cudmore, Willowdale with Mr. & Mrs. Albert Rader. Mr. & Mrs. Carl Witherspoon and family, Crediton, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Park, Traci and Robbie Parkhill, Melvina Schade, London, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Schade and family and Mr. & Mrs. Bill Schade and Karen with Mrs. Greta Schade. Mr. & Mrs. Russel Tieman and Randy, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tieman, Susan and Julie, Exeter, and Mr. & Mrs. George Tiernan and family with Mrs. Louella Tiernan and Mrs. Susan Merner. Daylight Saving Time goes into effect in Dashwood Sunday, April 29 at 2 a.m. GLOBETROTTING] With Herman Times-Advocate, April 26, 1973 BANGHART, KELLY, DOIG & CO, Chartered Accountants 476 Main St. S., EXETER 235.0120