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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1978-11-08, Page 50$ Report from Queen's Park THE BRUSSELS POST, NOVEMBER 8, 1978 -- Speculation 1974 at a time of rampant speculation and high profits in land deals. Treasurer Frank Miller, in his first statement in the Legislature as. Provincial Treasurer, said that the tax had the desired effect of curbing speculation, but had also given Ontario a bad name among investors. The Liberals supported the government's decision to abolish the tax. David Peter- son (London Centre), the Liberal finance critic, said he felt it had served its purpose and that its removal will be helpful in "setting a decent investment climate in the province." Under questioning from the Opposition. the Trea- surer has disclosed that the tax to be.. removed Ontario Government's spending deficit has climbed to $1.48 billion this year, almost 41% higher than forecast in the 1978/79 budget. He has also aban- doned the promise made by former Treasurer Darcy McGeough in 1977 to balance the budget by 1981. That is "an unrealistic date", he said. However, he hopes to set a new target when he learns the impact of the federal budget.. to be tabled in November.. He said a lagging economy has reduced Ontario's in- come from personal and corporate income taxes, federal projections for per- sonal taxes have been over- estimated, and Wintario lot- tery profits have been cut by the federally operated Loto Canada's aggressive ad- vertising. As well, Mr. Miller said. much of Ottawa's spending restraint program depends, on lower transfer payments to the provinces. That could cut Ontario's revenue by $200 million this year, he said. The Government, which put up $28 million to entice Ford Motor Co. of Canada Houseplants Under lights Ltd. to build a new plant in Windsor, also may give incentives to the pulp and paper industry, Mr, Miller said. He insisted, however, that the industry will have to. meet "a stringent program" of environmental standards: Both Opposition Parties attacked the government over its handling of the economy. Stuart Smith emphasized the fact that the government is now paying $3.3 million a day in interest alone. Liberal finance critic David Peterson said the Treasurer should not, have used federal figures to pre- dict income tax revenues, because these have been incorrect for the past few years. • Legislation which would allow adopted children to discover the identity of their natural parents ,under con- trolled circumstances was defeated in the Legislature. A proposed amendment to the Child Welfare Act would have allowed adopted children to ascertain the identity of their biological parents provided both the adoptive and natural parents agree. The. Government has intro- duced legislation to extend the present six percent ceiling on most residential rents until at least the end of 1979. The Cabinet can de- cide, at the end of 1979, whether economic conditions justify a change in the ceiling. • Under the new legislation, landlords and tenants, in buildings with six or fewer units, could agree to an increase of more than 6%, with the approval of a provincial commission. The commission, which will Smiles Asked how she liked her new boss, a young secretary remarked, "Oh, he isn't bad, but :he islcind of bigoted." "What do you mean?" Explained the girl, "He 'thinks words can only be spelled one way," Growing houseplants under artificial light opens up a -whole new world of gardening for hobbyists, says Bob Fleming, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist. During the dull, short days of winter, many houseplants suffer from lack of natural light, he says. Using artificial light, home gardeners can maintain plant growth. Although artificial light is no match for natural sunlight many common houseplants will grow successfully with 14 to 16 hours of artificial light daily. For light gardens, Mr. Fleming recommends floure- scent lamps rather than conventional incandescent There are a variety of flourescent lamps designed for plant growing. However, Mr. Fleming says coal light white tubes are satisfactory for most home gardeners. "The better-known house- - plants such as philodendrons African violets, german ivy, begonias, pothos and cind- apsis will grow well under artificial light," he says. Lights should be set about 0.3 m directly above the plants for maximum light. Raise the lightas plants grow in height. • Most flowering plants will not grow successfully indoors because of insuffic- ient light. By Murray Gaunt, hs. p The speculation tax on Ontario land is to be re- moved, under legislation in- troduced by Revenue Minister Lorne Maeck. The tax - 25 per cent of the profit on land bought and sold without substantial improve- ments - was introduced in by Wilma Oke Jean Siertsema, 19, of RR 3, Blyth, was named outstanding 4-H member at the 31st annual Huron County 4-H achievement night Friday. Miss Siertsema, a nursing assistant student at Wingham District Hospital received the Robert McKinley citizenship trophy for 4-H home and community activities.. She has been five years in 4-H taking dairy, veterinary science, snow- mobile and junior leader prOjects and has completed 12 projects. She is secretary of the Huron 4-H Youth Council. Sharon Colclough, Rr 1, Clinton, was awarded the C.S. MacNaughton trophy for the highest 4-H score in the county-943 points out of a possible 1,000, and the Pineridge Chalet trophy for being top snowmobile club member. The Huron County warden's novice award went to Bob Axtmann of RR 4, Walton, for having the highest score of any first-year member. Len MacGregor, extension assistant for Huron County, ministry of agriculture and food, reported that $1,263 in prize money, certificates, pins and plaques were award- ed to members of 33 county clubs. He said 400 4-H members took part in 611 projects with 86 per cent completion. Other winners were: David Townsend, RR 4, Seaforth, the J.A. Anstett award, highest beef clubs score, The Old Mill award for highest sheep club score and the T. Jorgesen trophy for highest rabbit clubs score; Mary Ann Van Dorp, 'RR 2, Seaforth, Canadian Imperial hank of Commerce award for highest dairy clubs score; Bruce Godkin, RR 1, Walton, Huron Pork Producers Association trophy for highest swine clubs score:and Victoria & Grey Trust award for champion 4-H swine showman; Cheryl Cann, RR 3, Exeter, the John Franken Memorial trophy for highest horse clubs score. Vanda'McNeil, RR 6, Goderich, theCliff McNeil trophy for champion 4-HHolstein _ calf; Brian McGavin, RR 4, Walton, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce award for champion 4-H gilt; Scott Consitt, RR 1, Varna, Huron Hereford Association trophy for champion 4,H Hereford calf: Steven Shelley, RR 2; Gorrie, Stewart Proctor award for champion 4-14 shorthorn heifer; Jamie Rogers, RR 5, Goderich, Canadian Wool Growers award for champ- ion 4-H fleece exhibit, also the :rad Riddell trophy for champion 4-41 sheep showinan. Jean Marie Brand, RR 2, Bayfield, the Glen Green Forage award for highest score, first year member, 4-H dairy clubs; Heather Stapleton, RR 2, Auburn, the Glen Green Forage award for highest score, first year member, 4-H beef clubs; Murray Sholdice, RR 3, Walton, Bank of Montreal award for highest score, first year member, 4=H swine clubs; Grace Alton, Lucknow, the Huron Hereford Association award for the highest score excluding score on Hereford calf; Paul Pavkeje, RR 2, Centralia, the Vincent Farm Equipment trophy for the highest score, 4-H tractor club; Bob Pavkeje, RR 2, Centralia, Hully Gully trophy for top 4-H snowmobile member in knowledge and safe operation of vehicle; Bevan Shapton, R.R.1, Exeter, the Jim Armstrong award for highest score, 4-H plowmen's clubs; Carol Dougall, R.R.3, Exeter, Canadian Canners trophy for highest score, Exeter sweet corn club; Alan Powe, R.R.2, Centrailia, the Huron Cotinty Soil' and Crop Improvement Association award for out- standing achievement, 4-H field crop clubs. Bill Gibson, RR 5, Clinton, the Toronto Dominion Bank award for champion all-round showman, also the Murray Gaunt award for champion 4-H beef showman; Dianne Oldfield, RR 4, Seaforth, the A.Y. McLean trophy for champion 4-H dairy showman, and also the Huron Milk Committee award for high dairy judge; Janet Lockhart, RR 3, Blyth, top horse showman in Huron North, was awarded a North Huron Trailblazers trophy as were Paul Currie, Rr 3, Wingham, top pony showman in Huron North and Rick Elliott, Blyth, top colt showman in Huron North. Paul Hoggarth, RR 2, Kippen, the C.N.E. shield for high novice judge; John VanVliet, RR 2, Brussels, the United Co-operatives of Ontario trophy for highest score; Gordon Alton, RR 7, Lucknow, the C.LL trophy for high swine judge; Steve Shelley, RR 2, Gorrie, the Cyanamid of Canada award, for high sheep judge; Jackie Brand, RR 3, Clinton, .Huren Cattlemen's AssociatiOn award for 'high, beef judge; and Carolyn Dinsmore, Rr 1, Fordwich, the Winston Powell award Mr: high horse jUdge. The following clubs received awards as follows: Tuckersmith 4-H corn club the Fussell. T. Bolton & Sons trophy for championship corn exhibit; Central Huron 441 rabbit club the Cooks Division of Gerbro Corporation trophy for • champion, ship white bean exhibit and the Central Huron 4-H rabbit chit); the W.G. Thomp- son & Sons Ltd. trophy amalgamate the powers and responsibilities of rent re- view officers, landlord- tenant advisory bureaus and small claims and county courts, would be headed by a board'of directors and staffed by regional commissioners 'travelling around the pro- vince to mediate and. • !adjudicate disputes. LOCal offices would be set up to provide information and ad- ' vice to the public. The commission would I have the power to collect rents and hold the money in trust in cases where it believed landlords were acting irresponsibly. The new legislation will not apply to housing owned or managed by government, buildings not occupied be- fore January 1976, or mobile homes not in existence be- fore the date. Ontario's Deputy Minister of Community and Social 1 Services has been found guilty of contempt of court for refusing, following an order from the Grievance Settlement Board, to rein- state a counsellor convicted i of kicking a retarded woman in the face. The Minister has announced that the counsel- , for will go back to his job at the Huronia Regional Centre in Orillia, "under constant and direct supervision of a superior residential counsel- , lor, until such time as a more satisfactory solution can be found." Last week, the Minister ' introduced a bill that would rescind the grievance board's decision and order a new hearing. Mr. Norton has said that he has reservations about the legislative route, but that it may be necessary "if no alternatives can be found". NOTICE Council aporovcs the Businessmen's Association's Request that businesses close Nov. 11,1978 Between the hours of 10:30 am - 12 Noon in Recognition of REMEMBRANCE DAY WROXETER CERAMICS Wroxeter, Ont. We have in stock *Green wore *Brushes *Lamp parts, etc. *Glazes, Stains FIRING SERVICES AVAILABLE Come in and look around .REGISTRATION Being taken for classes starting in Jan, .'PHONE-.335•3422 WHAT HAPPENED HERE?' - Nobody really knows except that two wheels on this corn wagon were broken and it was left sitting on the main highway on Wednesday until the owner came back to get it. (Photo by Langlois) Huron kids get awards