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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-04-28, Page 7SCHNEIDERS OLDE FASHIONED HAM You Pay Only 20 lb. Bag SAVE SAVE SAVE!!! Scrimgeour's Food Market BLYTH 523-4551 With This Coupon SAVE .50 Ott The Purchase of 1 - 2 Litre Jug KNECHTEL CHILLED ORANGE JUICE Special Price With Coupon Special Price Without Coupon 1.49 Coupon Valid Only At Knechtel Assoc. Stores Coupon Expires Sat., May 1, 1993 r KNECHTEL 1..ifiertyle Sall Reduced Only Whole Half Of 13.59 kg You Pay 9 9 • 91b. BUDGET TOILET TISSUE You Pay 3. 99 Only 24 Roll Box Product of P.E.I. Canada #1 P.E.I. WHITE POTATOES 1.79ea Schneiders Shepards Pie Assorted Varieties 175 g 1/2 PRICE 890 Mary Miles Lunch Meats Sliced Assorted Varieties 175 g 1/2 PRICE 790 Product of US A. No. 1 Crack, Granny Smith Apples Waanngton Crown 43 kg 650 lb Product of U S A Navel Seedless Oranges Sunkist Sirs 1381 2.29doz. Knechtel Apple 625 g 1/2 PRICE 1.29 Sealtest Parlour Ice Cream Assorted Varieties 2 Litre 2.99 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1993. PAGE 7. Our goal has always been to better manage your tax dollars. We saw it last year, for example, when we kept health care increases down to one per cent instead of the previous 11 per cent. People have been saying they want change in the way we spend money and we were working towards it. We knew revenue would be low, however, it fell even lower than we predicted. We knew that if we didn't act now, there would be no social programs left later. Like any family's budget, we can't continue to spend more than what we take in. Friday's expenditure reduction announcements, the Social Contract negotiations, and the upcoming budget are reflections of this situation. Each ministry has been asked to ratchet down expenses, cut duplication and manage the costs we do have. Heart wrenching decisions had to be made. We have five agricultural colleges in the province which are not running at full capacity. How could we justify this to ourselves and the public if we really are serious about efficiency and better management? After taking into account locations, capacities, and upcoming capital expenditures needed, it was decided that two colleges are to be closed — Centralia and New Liskard. We are not slashing and cutting without regard to the people. We are trying to strike balances. We have made some very tough decisions. Some programs have been cut and some services reduced. Every effort has been made to ensure that the burden is shared fairly. No ministry in the government and no region of the province has been exempt from this process. As a graduate of CCAT and as a neighbour and friend of those who work there, I regret its closure immensely. But Agricultural Business Management which I learned there taught me that if you don't manage your expenditures while you still have some room to move, someone else will come in and do it for you. I believe that this expenditure reduction program is a program to rebuild this province and create jobs in the long run. Paul Klopp, MPP Huron. Letters Clearing the air THE EDITOR, With the responses I've received concerning my letter to the editor April 14, (almost all of which were very positive) I feel it's necessary to clear up some facts that a few Educating the public while dis- pelling the myths about Freemason- ry was the purpose of an Open House hosted by the Blyth and Hullett Masonic Lodges, Sunday in Blyth. Some 45-50 people first attended the Divine Church Service at Blyth United in the morning then 80 vis- ited the new Lodge rooms, above the Blyth municipal offices that afternoon. Worshipful Master of the Blyth Lodge Bryan Allan welcomed the guests after which District Deputy Grand Master John Elliott explained the differences of the Masonic uniforms. Past District Deputy Denis Langridge from Wingham gave an overview between Masonry and religion. Freemasonry is the oldest and largest worldwide fraternity dedi- cated to the brotherhood of man under the fatherhood of a supreme. Its traditions are traced back to the 17th Century when many guilds of stonemasons, called "Operative" masons, started to accept into their membership those who were not members of the masons' craft. Although Freemasonry is of a reli- gious nature, it is not a religion, said Mr. Langridge. Freemasonry is international in scope existing in 164 countries. The membership stands at five mil- lion. Solicitation of members is not done, but rather any man who wants to join a lodge must be rec- ommended by two members of that lodge. A pamphlet published by the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada which was distributed to Preliminary set for May A preliminary hearing date has been set for a Cambridge man charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm. The charge was laid following an accident in Blyth in February. Aram Kassamanian, 30, made his third appearance in Wingham's provincial court, April 21. On May 19 he will elect whether he wishes to be tried by judge or by judge and jury. That is also the date for the hearing. people seem to have misunder- stood. First of all, I think it is an excellent idea to have an arena policy which ensures Blyth Minor Hockey ice time at the end of the season for OMHA playoffs. For this, I highly commend the Blyth Arena Board. I feel if there was more flexibility in the hours that Minor Hockey has access to ice time (i.e. 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.) it would be better for all parties concerned. When there is ice time available between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Blyth Minor Hockey would be able to have that time for the visitors states that any man who becomes a Mason is taught a pat- tern for living -reverence, morality, kindness, honesty, dependability and compassion. He must be pre- pared to honour his country, uphold its laws and respect those in author- ity. Membership is open to men 21 and over who meet the qualifica- tions and standards of character, who are of good moral character and believe in a Supreme Being. The Masonic Foundation is a reg- istered charitable organization with their playoff game without disturbing any other functions that may already be booked for that day. Plus, if the away team has a four hour trip (which is unlikely) they wouldn't have to leave home before 9:00 a.m. (for 2:00 p.m. game) and this would allow them to be home at a decent hour at night. Secondly, and more important, I do not have a vendetta against my brother. I felt I had the right to say what had happened. Had the same thing occurred anywhere else I would have handled it in the exact same manner. a strong interest in youth related projects. It presently supports Voice, a provincial organization that assists hearing impaired chil- dren. Financial help goes to Autis- tic Home of Ontario, an expanding organization providing homes for small groups of adolescents with this severe learning disorder receive instruction and guidance in. The Open Houses, according to Mr. Elliott are to become an annual event, an idea which has been used by other lodges and is now gaining general acceptance. I don't understand why people think that because Dave is my brother I shouldn't be allowed to say what had happened. I certainly do not hate him (as one person implied), in fact you couldn't be further from the truth. Yes, I love my brother dearly and nothing will change that fact. I think it is amazing how some people can read into a letter exactly what they want and miss the main idea altogether. Merrilyn Black. THE EDITOR, As new business owners in the Brussels area, we attended our first Business Association meeting organized by The Citizen. The turnout was quite disappointing. Business is the backbone of a small community. Future planning through growth and joint promotion is a necessity, with input from town council members. Our downtown needs revitalizing and this can only be done through co- operation and enthusiasm. The guest speakers were quite informative, full of ideas, with a desire to succeed. A suggestion for a future meeting could be a consultant for core revitalization plus a regional council members for available financial support for this type of project. Let's not give it up yet. See you at the next meeting. Dorothy Cummings Barmy Tech, Brussels. THE EDITOR, Over the years, government has added more and more programs without real management of them for efficiency. Our immediate past government, which operated during a robust economy want "hog wild" without saving for a rainy day, assuming that the money would always continue to pour in. Ministries and programs expanded, and so did taxes and the deficit. In the 1985 and 1987 elections I talked about solving the problems of duplication and waste — the Liberals promised to fix it. Along came 1990. When the NDP was elected it became clear that long term management planning had not been practiced. This, together with Free Trade meant a severe downturn in the economy. More about Masons Mason John Elliott, District Deputy Grand Master for the North Huron District, centre, listens as past District Deputy Denis Langridge of Wingham provides an overview between Masonry and religion during the recent Open House in the new Blyth Lodge rooms, Sunday. About 80 people attended the information day. 80 at Masons' open house Fresh SIDE 1.691b. Young Canadian Pork SPARE RIBS 3.73 kg Regular MAPLE HOT WIENERS 1.99 LEAF DOG or BOO 450 g Cut From Canada 'A' Grades BLADE STEAK Beef Chuck 5.49 kg 2 • 491b. PRIME WHOLE CHICKENS Regular or BOO 2.191b. 4.83 kg Assorted Super DAV1NCI Deluxe 12" Pizza Varieties 650-675 g 3.99. 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