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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-12-11, Page 27Street to complete the loop to the Doig Subdivision, another bit to Victoria Street to complete loop to the Doig Subdivision water main system and a piece on Third Street and North Street to provide a better system there. The estimated cost to complete these, bits of the water system is $90,000. Planning for the future the engineer said the 6" mains are needed and when it is decided to provide fire pro- tection for the hamlet it will not be necessary to dig up the streets. A storage tank would be necessary for fire protection. In the meantime Tom Philips said fire protection is provid- ed by Seaforth. McLachlan said the council will consider the priorities as set out and an agreement must•be reached before the end of April or Tuckersmith will lose the 8150,000 grant. Reeve Bell assured the ratepayers, "We'll come back with our priorities for your approval." - Mr. Bell said the capacity for water in Egmondville isthere but the pumps are not adequate and need upgrading. Debbie Rau pointed out that Egmondville's only park is the small play round across frog .J,he Van Eg- mon1 house and it is being utilized, but it could stand some more _play equipment, and a light. It was sug- gested that Tuckersmith's other park in the area is the Lions Park which is located near Egmondville and is us- ed by all area children. McLachlan said the Lions Club has been asked to submit some suggestions as to what is needed in this park. l • SANTA'S WORKSHOP — The Exeter Lioness float in Saturday's Santa Claus parade featured Santa's workshop. T -A photo ' NOW%/r AS „ , .. Iascer!!'artsgo i%yy,'! k%!li'.a('• ,;,,xa % /, •%o% d rl/, By Jack Riddell MPP I am very pleased to report that as Ontario's Minister of Agriculture and Food, I have signed the first national tripartite stabilization agreement for red meat producers with the federal government. Ontario is the first pro- vince in Canada to sign this voluntary income assurance plan designed to protect beef, lamb and pork pro- ducers in times of low commodity prices. - Ontario producers have been most patient and supportive of my efforts to successfully conclude this agree- ment, and I was pleased to have had three representatives of the producer groups in Ottawa to witness the signing. The Liberal government is commit- ted to collective bargaining as a fair and effective method of establishing terms and conditions of employment. Affirming this commitment, Labour Minister Bill Wrye has introduced first contract legislation to provide for the -settlement by arbitration of first contract disputes. Mr. Wrye pointed out that, on some occasions, the employer fights against the,existence of a bargaining unit even after certification is given to the union. First contract legislation would begin to address this problem, beyond a finding of bad faith. Mr. Wrye stated the proposed legislation is a step closer to establishing a good solid climate for labour relationships in the province. Labour Minister Bill Wrye has released the final report of the com- mission into wage protection in in- solvency situations. The report recommends that employees be pro- tected in the event that their employer goes bankrupt. It suggests that an employer hold three pay periods of wage in trust for the employee; that employers should be personally liable for wages: and that an unpaid wages fund should be established to ensure that no employees lose wales, even where no ,. Christmas ori car Cif Gs W • Cookie moulds ciA Ideas for the Decorators q: • Santa's Cookie Sleigh kit arai.a a • Gingerbread House kit • Tip Saver Boxes gAiimiorms • Spatula aimmiapas • Paste Colours aii►atovat• • Turn tables aar1►awaes • Christmas cookie cutters • Wilton) cake pans • Candy moulds Mon.• Sat. • - 5:30 Closed Sunday • erguson. Apiaries Hwy. 84 between Hensall & Zurich • 236-4979 • assets were available. Mr. Wrye stated his ministry will undertake a thorough analysis of the recommen- dations with a view to taking ap- propriate action. The Liberal government has struck an agreement to settle the claims of Native residents affected by mercury pollution from the pulp and paper in- dustry in the English-Wabigoon River System. A total of $16.667 million will go to members of the White Dog (Isl- ington) and Grassy Narrows bands. Attorney General Ian Scott, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, an- nounced that the provincial share of the agreement is $2.16 million. Great Lakes Paper will provide $6 million, Reed Paper will provide $5.75 million and the federal government will con- tribute $2.75 million. Of this amount, $2 million will go to create a mercury disability fund, while each band will receive $7 million to be used for social and economic projects. Health Minister Murray Elston has introduced the Northern Health Travel Grant Program to provide subsidies to Northern residents who have to travel over 300 kilometres, one way, for necessary medical care. The program, announced by Mr. Elston together with his parliamen, tary assistant, Chris Ward, member for Wentworth North, and the new Minister for Northern Development and Mines, Rene Fontaine, will cost $13.2 million. In order to encourage more medical specialists to locate in the North, Mr. Elon also brought in the Medical Specialists Incentive Pro- gram which will provide $40,000 over four years to help specialists set up Northern practices. As well, Mr. Elston appt;oved an additional $2.5 million dollars for perinatal services, which serve high risk pregnant women and high risk newborn in- fants, at four Northern hospitals. On November 7, Health Minister Murray Elston introduced two bills in the Ontario legislature which are designed to have a positive impact on prescription drug prices in this province. The Ontario Drug Benefit Act, for each JloIIinf/i the first time, gives the government the legislative authority it requires to manage the Ontario Drug Benefit Plan (ODB). ODB is the prcam under which senior citizens, people on home care, residents for nursing homes, as well as those on provincial assistance programs, are able to receive prescription drugs without charge. The program now accounts for 40 percent of all prescription sales in Ontario. The second bill, the Prescription Drug Cost Regulation ad, is now con- • sumer protection legislation. It's been designed to ensure that high quality. L -low cost drugs are available to all peo- ple of Ontario. Thecosts of financing the ODB pro- gram have been rising by nearly 23 percent annually for the past six years -- from $100 million to $300 million and it was projected that costs this year could be as high as $400 million. Unrealistic drug prices in the government's Drug Benefit For- mulary were a major reason for these rising costs. Up until now, prices published in the formulary were bas- ed on manufacturers' price quota- tions which were often inflated above what pharmacists actually paid. therefore costing taxpayers millions of dollars a year. The Prescription Drug Cost Regulation Act will promote more knowledge and understanding among the general public about the inter- changeability of drugs, drug prices, and the options that are available to consumers when a prescription is fill- ed. For example, consumers will have the right to request and receive a lower priced interchangeable drug when purchasing a prescription (ex- cept where directed otherwise by the physician). This act also specified that inter- changeable drugs must be sold to con- sumers at cost plus a dispensing fee. It allows each pharmacy to establish that tee in a free marketplace, but consumers must he informed' about Times -Advocate, December 11, 1985 Page 15A Tuckersmith project outlined to ratepayers About 35 ratepayers of the hamlet of Egmondville accepted an open in- vitation to residents from the Tuckersmith Township Council to discuss the $150,090 Ontario Neighbourhood Improvement Pro- gram grant tON1P) which the township received recently from the provincial government. The township must put up a similar amount of $150,000, for a grand total of $300,000, to be spent in Egmond- ville. Of this a minimum of 20 percent Must be spent on soft services, such as recreation, including parks, and the balance on hard services such as the water system, storm sewers, roads, street lights or sidewalks, depending on priorities. Reeve RobertBell presided for the meeting held in the basement of Egmondville United Church Thurs- day. Present were Deputy Reeve Robert Broadfoot, Councillors Rowena Wallace and Bill Carnochan and Engineer Richard Anderson of B.M. Ross and Associates of Goderich, and Clerk -treasurer, Jack McLachlan. The top priority is to supply water to the residents on the south side of the Bayfield River. It was agreed 6" lines would be needed and the cost would be about $70,000. However Mr. McLachlan reported the township has applied to the ministry of the environ- ment for a grant for this project which would pay 75 percent of the cost with the township paying the remainder. However, approval of this grant is pending and not expected before the first 6f . the year. If this is received, then the ONIP grant money would go for other needs in -the water system. From the engineer's study, and there were no objectors to any of his proposals, the secpnd priority would be to put a 6" water main down Cen- tre Street, and down part of William Street where there already is a 1" water main which it would replace at an estimated cost of $51,000. The third priority would be to com- plete Water Street with a 4" main and upgrading Bayfield Street with a 6" main, putting a 6" main on London Road between Bayfield and Front Street, do a bit of work on East Front the fee and the cost of each prescrip- tion drug purchased. The legislation has received the solid support of public interest groups such as the Consumers' Association of Canada, the United Senior Citizens of Ontario, The Ontario Health Coali- tion, the Toronto Mayor's Committee on Aging, Canadian Pensioners con- cerned and the Association of Jewish Seniors. SANTA AT THE LE I party. The readers write N -- Santa Claus an• d'his helpers are shown at Sunday's Exeter Legion Christmas Want contact out of hockey Sea font h. Ontario 1985. 12. 05 Exeter Times Advocate 424 Main Street EXETER, Ontario NOM ISO Dear Editor: This letter is written to request the support of your newspaper and its readership to address a concern held by many parents of minor hockey players. Recent rule changes, sanc- Rebekahs mark season Pride of Huron Rehkah Lodge held their annual Christmas party. Wednesday. The lunch committee served a delicious turkey supper to over 60 members. Christmas readings were given by Sisters Kay Cann, Gladys Skinner and Audrey MacGregor. Lois McF alts conducted an interesting exercise to unload the tree of all the gifts. Brother Garnet Hicks played his mouth organ, much to the enjoyment of all present. Barbara Whiting told of plans for the i.0 O.F. float for the Christmas parade. Christmas cards were receiv- ed from all the lodges in our District. Since the first meeting in January falls on New Years Day. it was decid- ed to cancel that meeting. January 15 will be Secret Sister party when all will find out who their Secret Sister was for 1985 and choose a new Secret Sister for 1986. Any member who can- not attend the party should send their name, birthday and anniversary dates with another member so all names can he entered for the 1986 draw. Next card party will be December 11 in the lodge hall. Boned by the Ontario Minor Hockey Association and the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association have in- troduced permissive body contact to the pee wee age group. This follows an earlier change which sanctioned a similar regressive step for bantams. Many parents and coaches see this as a regressive move. The requisites for being an effective player seem tel place brute strength as a priority over-, skating skills, stick -handling and teamwork. Wide differences •in the physical size and development of this group also create a significant safe- ty hazard. When the pre -pubescent four footer collides with the gangling six footer, the results are not amusing. As this season of minor hockey un- folds, the game§ I'm watching verify growing aggression and negative competition. It's not "Cute": it's "sick"! The rules should be changed.' if, parents will join me and others who are voicing siniilar displeasure. they will be changed. You can help by urging concerned parents and others: 1.• to contact their Minor Hockey Association President: 2. to write their local newspaper to publicize the concern: 3. to call their local radio call-in show: 4. to write their M.1'.I'.: 5. to write the OMIIA president at: 1425 Bishop St.,, Unit 6, Cambridge. Ontario. NIR 6.19 6. to write the ('AIIA President at: National Office. :133 River Road Vanier, Ontario. K11, 8119 7. to contact their local hockey coach about immediate abuses of physical aggression; and 8. to call me in Seaforth to add their names to a brief for submission to the OMHA. i am convinced - through contacts made during the last month - ,that a majority of parents want these regressive rule changes removed. it's an error, to assume that nothing can hey stone. Let's take some positive action to initiate some constructive change on behalf of our children! Sincerely Paul Carroll , * * Dear Mr. Batten: • ('o -sponsored by the Huron County .lt alth Unit, the Huron County chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foun- dation of Ontario recently completed its third annual series of Blood Pressure Screening Clinics across the County. The Huron County Health Unit's '+(irk promoting the Foundation's public education programs in the County warrents commendation. We are particularly proud of the Unit's in- itiative in piloting the 'Culinary Hearts . Kitchen' in the Province. Their evaluation will determine whether or not this project wil be im- plemented elsewhere in Ontatio. in 19133, their work on the cardiovascular disease prevention curriculum for Grades 7 and 8. again a pilot project, has been well received in many jurisdictions across the Province. The Huron County Health Unit has, through their work, earned a respected reputation in the Province. As a result of their success, other counties look to Huron for leadership in the field of public health education. It is fitting that their work should be acknowledged. Yours truly, Stan Connelly President • [)g3unonalgoo D)c@f ACCOUNTANT•PURLIC orri�� onnlfh Chartered Accountants P.O. Box 1690, 497 Main Street, EXETER, Ontario NOM 1S0 (519) 235-0101 ( WARD MALLETTE Chartered Accountants 476 Main Street, S., Exeter, Ontario - 235-0120 Resident Partner: John S. McNeilly, C.A. CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT JOSEPH F. DARLING CERTIFIED t.ENERAl. AC'C'OUNTANT TP.I.. 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