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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-06-03, Page 5CHARLES MARTINE Suddenly at South Huron Hospital, on Saturday May 30, 1981, Charles Martine, of Dashwood, in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Florence Cook. Dear father of Joanne (Mrs. Dean McKnight), of Exeter and Sharon Martene, of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Loving grandfather of Deanne and Robbie McKnight. Dear brother of Martha, (Mrs. Eben Weigand), of Dashwood; Edna (Mrs. Allan Swain), of London; Carrie (Mrs. Russell), of Exeter; Mildred (Mrs. Elvin Bearss), Port Colborne and Anthony, of Crediton. Predeceased by brother Joseph (1978). Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, until Wednesday, June 3, 1981. Funeral service at Zion Lutheran Church, Dash- wood, at 2 p.m. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Reverend M. Mellecke, officiating. GRETTA PROUT Gretta (Case) Prout, at Chateau Gardens Nursing Home, Parkhill, Ontario, on Saturday, May 30, 1981. Beloved wife of the late Charles Prout, formerly of Usborne Township, in her 81st year. Dear mother of Mrs. William Smith (Geraldine) of Exeter; Junior Prout of St. Claire Shore, Michigan; Robert Prout of London; Glen, Gerald, and Jim Prout, all of Usborne Township; Jack Prout of Parkhill and Ted Prout of Edmonton. Also survived by 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Rested at the Hopper - Hockey Funeral Home, William Street, Exeter where funeral service was held on Tuesday June 2, at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Exeter Cemetery, with Reverend James Forsythe, officiating. RICHARD NEIL At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday May 31, 1981, Richard G. Neil. Beloved husband of Irene (Ellicott) of Exeter and dear father of Jim and Dick Neil, both of London. Dear brother of Morris Neil of Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved grand- father of Patricia, Christine and Tracy Neil and Richard Wayne and William Neil. Rested at the Hopper - Hockey Funeral Home, William Street, Exeter, where the funeral service was held on Tuesday June 2, 1981, at 3:30 p.m. with Reverend James Forsythe, officiating. Interment in Exeter Cemetery. Have you had your Cookie of the Week? JEFFERY LAING Suddenly at University Hospital on Saturday, May 30, 1981, Jeffery Wayne Laing, of RR 4, Denfield, in his 17th year. Beloved son of Barry and Kathryn Laing. Dear brother of Heather and Laura Laing. Grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Laing, of RR 2, Thorndale. Rested at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan where a private funeral service was held on Tuesday June 2nd at 2•p.m. with the Rev. Father J.L. Hennessey officiating. Interment in the Birr United Cemetery. JACK McDERMOTT Suddenly on Wednesday May 27, 1981, John Arthur (Jack) McDermott, of Crediton, in his 49th year. Dearly loved husband of Kathy Boshart. Dear daddy of Michael. Dear son of Jack and Bea McDermott of Mitchell. Dear brother of Mrs. Dalton (Margaret) Snelling of Windsor. Dear son-in-law of Enos and Selina Boshart, Seaforth. Also missed by Dalton Snelling, Alex and Mary Jean McLeod, Bill and Nellie Boshart and Dan and Jane McCleary and 7 nieces and nephews. Rested at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, then to Trinity Anglican Church, Mitchell, on Saturday May 30, where the funeral service was con- ducted at 2 p.m. Reverend Stanley Jay and Reverend George Anderson officiating. Interment in Crediton Cemetery. MARY REGIER At Stratford General Hospital, on Saturday, May 30, 1981, Mary Ann Wilds in her 81st year. Widow of the late Albert Regier (1979). Dear mother of Laura (Mrs. Glen Cyphery), of Comber; Rita (Mrs. Herman Quick) of Comber; Cecilia (Mrs. Earl Gardiner), of Newmarket; Ruth (Mrs. Robert Duffy), of Dublin; Eillen (Mrs. Hank Goeree), of Hamilton, Charlotte (Mrs. Henry Wright), of Edmonton, Jerome of Walkerton, Raymond, of Port Stanley; Wilfred, of Stayner; Orville, of Utopia; Donald of Ripley; John of Kincardine; Joe, of Crediton and Phillip, of Exeter. Predeceased by sons Nor- man and Leo and daughter Marie (Mrs. Alex Dietrich). Also predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. Loved by 75 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. Rested at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons .Funeral Home, Dashwood. Funeral mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, on Tuesday, June 2, 1981, at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Reverend Father J. Nelligan, officiating. By JACK RIDDELL Huron -Middlesex MPP The Opposition Parties' responses to the budget were the main items of business in the Legislature this week. Liberal Finance Critic David Peterson, MPP for London Centre, spoke first and strongly criticized the government for presenting a Budget which does nothing but compound the problems which Ontarians are ex- periencing. In his view, the Budget is a direct assault on the ordinary taxpayer, a cynical, post-election document. Peterson accused the government of being un- willing and unable to deal with the economic realities of Ontario at this time, which include the highest rates of inflation in living memory and the highest interest rates of all time. "Yet the Budget contains not a single measure to assist consumers in dealing with these critical problems. Instead, what this Budget actually does is seek ways to profit from inflation. In fact, the proposed tax measures Times -Advocate, June 3, 1981 Budget criticized by opposition will only serve to add fuel to the inflationary fires. "The change in the gas tax to an ad valorem basis means that this government now has a vested interest in seeing the price of oil In- crease, since everytime the price goes up, so does this government's take." He pointed out that the 20 percent tax on gasoline means the government will now profit more than Alberta from price increases, and described the tax as "the most pernicious and cynical that this government has ever imposed on the people of Ontario." "The increase in personal income tax is also an un- conscionable tax grab at a time when consumers are already reeling from the ravages of interest rates and inflation. It is incredible to me that a government would choose to take more money out of the consumer's pocket, thus reducing discretionary income, at a time when the economy is flagging, and particularly when just six months ago that same government reduced sales taxes in order to stimulate demand." He described these tactics as inconsistent and foolish, as well as a deliberate betrayal of the Premier's commitment of February 2nd, on calling the election, "to combat in- flation through...avoiding tax increases." Granton students get SS awards By MRS. E. SUMMERS At the United Church the Rev. Elwood Morden was in charge of the Sunday mor- ning worship and entitled his sermon "A Formula for a Good Life". A religious life is a matter of faith. but it is also a matter of training. It is•out of the little things that we do today, that create the greater things we do tomorrow. said the minister. Somewhere in life we will need to change. for some this will mean a turning away from what we are do- ing now. Paul's formula for a Good Life. was to forget the past and reach forward into the future. Personal hurts. injustices, and disappointments, let's forget them. and go on with our living. Let's pause long enough in this mad rush of life, to discover who we are, and what is our relationship with God. Sunday school members receiving attendance awards were the following children; fist pin. Candy Stevens, Frances Barrett: second Stock Up Now To ' id Your Home, Barn or Patio of Those Flying, Crawling Pests * Fly Sprays * Bait Granules * Mosquito Fogging Fuel * Livestock Sprays * Sprayers Be Sure To See The KONK Air -Guard Mister AUTOMATIC INSECT CONTROL SYSTEM The System That Brought Pty Control To Hundreds of Area Residents Last Year EXETER DISTRICT CO-OP EXETER 235-2081 pin, Jennie Oliver; third pin, Blair Fraser; fourth pin, Stephen Hurmphry. Angela Oliver. Carrie Wallis. Ann Harritt: wreath. Juanita Kop, Carolyn Bryan; first bar. Steven Nixon; second bar, Eleanora Kop; third bar, Victor Kop; fourth bar. Becki Bryan. Cub. news The Granton Cubs and their leaders Mrs. Ron Har- die and Mrs. Fred Hardie, enjoyed a cook out in the park on Tuesday evening. Lucan-Biddulph Cancer Society meet The executive of the Lucan-Biddulph branch of the Canadian Cancer Society met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Al Cecquyt on May 26. The team captains for the door-to-door canvass were guests at this meeting. Len Maslen, president, reported a very successful campaign. Returns from the daffodil sale. house canvass, and family ride were very rewarding. Other business - was discussed, and the eden- ing concluded with a cold supper. Happy Gang meet The Happy Gang met at the United Church on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Elmer Summers presided and opened the meeting with two readings followed by a sing -song with Mrs. Chas. Gowan at the piano. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in the enjoyment of euchre and crokinole. Final plans were made for the July 8 picnic. the menu to be Kentucky Fried Chicken. time 12:30 p.m., place Granton Park. if it rains. the church base- ment. Members with birthdays in May were. Inez McRobert..lim Kerr, Edna Mattis and Eileen Forrest. A social time with refreshments was enjoyed. Personals A number of Granton and Community family and friends of students taking part in the Broadway Revue Razz-Ma-Tazz. attended the performance at Medway High School, which was presented on Mon.. Tues.. and Wed. evenings. Miss Helen and Betty Ann Herbert attended the Fifty third weekend at Huron College as representatives of St. Thomas Anglican Church. The guest speaker was the Rev. E. W. Scott of Toronto, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada whose message was entitled "Fully Human, Fully Alive". Guest musician was the Rev. Carey Landry of Louisiana U.S.A. and author of "Hi God", who enter- tained with song. accom- panyinghimselfonhis guitar. Auction sale The Granton Volunteer Fire Dept plan to hold a gar- age sale in the Lion's Pavilion at the Park on Sat., June 6 starting at 1 p.m. Anyone with anything to donate to this cause, the proceeds from which will go the help to equip a rescue unit, contact Val Middleton Granton or any fireman. "The increase in OHIP premiums, a regressive and punitive form of taxation by 109 percent over a five year period only further erodes the average consumer's ability to make ends meet in these difficult times. Alternatives such as payroll taxes or financing health care from general revenues are used in seven other provinces and have been recommended time and time again in Ontario. These alternatives are far more equitable, but this govern- ment has refused to consider them. "This Budget is nothing more than a $603 million tax grab from the taxpayer's pockets." "What is desperately needed is a Budget that addresses the problems of high interest rates and in- flation and their impact on individual consumers; that sets out a positive, concrete plan for economic recovery and revitalization of the manufacturing sector; that proposes measures to stimulate new wealth creation and to encourage applied research and development; that commits the government to skills training programs that will prepare our young people for the challenges and op- portunities of today's work- place; that actively supports small businesses, and that rededicates the government to ensuring excellence in our schools. "The funds needed to get Ontario growing again would be available if the govern- ment cut out such totally wasteful, non-productive expenditures as last fall's $260 million sales tax cut, which studies have proven only serves to alter timing not volume of purchases; the $200 million on grants to prosperous companies; the $120 million on grants to highly profitable pulp and paper companies, and the $508 million on unplanned, short-sighted land acquisitions." Mr. Peterson cited the Budget's "significant tax increases", its lack of "new social or economic in- centives and a deficit that is increasing by almost 25 percent. The interest payments alone on our public debt have now reached an astounding $5 million per day...interest payments on borrowing from our pension funds have now risen to 94.2 percent of the amount borrowed...for every dollar we borrow, we owe 94.2 cents in interest payments alone. With r'spect to the Canada BUYING A MACHINE -- Lorne Voigt of Crediton purchased a sewing machine at Saturday's Exeter Kinsmen club rum- mage sole. At the right is Ken Johns of Exeter. T -A photo Pension Plan our interest payments now exceed the amount we borrow." NDP Finance Critic Bud Wildman, criticized budget as being unfair and inequitable and said that it should be rejected. He criticized the Minister of Finance for raising per - Page 5 Jack's Jottings parties sonal income .taxes by 9 percent but leaving cor- porate tax rates unchanged. This puts a greater financial burden on those who can least afford it. Wildman also condemned the government's decision to switch to a percentage tax on gasoline and diesel fuel which he described as a move to profit from inflation at the expense of the tax- payers. Wildman suggested the government should have protected consumers from "oil -price gouging" by forcing the oil companies to pay back "their ill-gotten gains." 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