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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-03-22, Page 5Jack's Jottings Jack Riddell MPP Huron Report on small business Annual report shows small business continues as "Engine of Job Creation" OTTAWA - Ontario's entrepreneurial spirit remains strong, and continues to develop r►rough the medium of small business. This is the message contained between the covers bf the government's third annual report on smal business in Ontario. Tabled recently by Industry, Trade and Technology- Minister Monte Kwinter, the 185 -page, soft-cover "State of Small Business" book provides a conprehensive, fact -filled look at small business in Ontario arld the chalenging faced: "This edition," Nr. Kwinter said; "continues the tradition, set in 1986, of presenting significant research findings on the contribu- tions of small busness to_ the province's economy and of creative government initiatives to nurture entrepreneurship." Publication of the annual report was one of the first initiatives un- dertaken by the government's Committee of Parliamentary Assist- ants for Small Business. Established in April 1986, the Committee is made up of Parliamentary Assistants who, through'their respec- tive Ministries, have a connection with Ontario's industrial, finan- cial and service sectors. The Committee has an ongoing mandate to: - demonstrate to the business community that the Ontario govern- ment has a positive, co-ordinated approach to small business own- ers; - consider existing programs for small business and ensure that they are effective, accessible and designed to provide maximum ben- efit; - dcvclopa process for reviewing existing regulations and screen- ing n:w legislation and rules to make them as responsive as possi- ble tc the realities of doing business; and - acvise the government on new ideas and initiatives in support of small busiiess. The stats of smallbusiness book has enabled the Committee to asscnble the reams of facts and figures surrounding Ontario's grow- ing snail business sector and 'crunch' them into•a concise and sharp- er fc:us. Tle Committee's first report to the Legislature in December, 1986 conentrated on the remarkable, ever rising tide of new business for- maton in Ontario. Tiis years report documents this continuing development of smtll busiress, providing insight into emerging trends and the most recnt statistics on growth and job creation. Sections of the publica- tio► have been given to topics such as the integration of technology inmoduction, government procurement, exporting, government and no -governmental sources of debt and equity financing, and entrepre- narial education in Ontario schools. . rhe 1988 report also contains a new feature, The Small Business Owners' Guide, offering entrepreneurs practical information on busi- nss'ownership, sales to government, financing and exporting. Enquiries regarding this publication should be directed to the Siall Business Branch of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tech- nilogy, (416) 965-6304 or (toll free) 1-800-268-7540. Seniors' seminar Senior citizens are invited to attcnd a seminar being presented by I[inister for Senior Citizens Affairs Mavis Wilson in London nn llonday, April 3rd, One of a series being presented across the prov- lice, the London seminar will be held at the Best Western Lamp- :ghter"Inn at 591 Wellington Road from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A ull-program is planned, with noted speakers, interesting workshops tnd entertainment. Lunch will also be provided. The seminar will provide seniors with a stimulating forum- to meet one another, exchange ideas, and gain new and useful informa- tion. Under the "Opportunity is Ageless"; discussion will cover such topics as healthy lifestyles, leadership training, and how to in- fluence "the system". - , For further information regarding the agenda, contact any of my three riding offices. Grants to riding Minister of Culture and Communications Lily Oddie Munro has recently informed me of a grant -to the Town of Godcrich for the preservation of Ontario architecture in the amount of $1,747.97. In addition, the"Villagc of Hensall will receive up to a maximum of $2,941 to assist in the conservation and preservation of the archi- tectural features of the village hall. Times -Advocate, March 22, 1989 Page 5 Rec Centre may get computer terminal EXETER - At its monthly meet- ing last week, the South Huron Recreation Centre Board decided to set up a committee to look into the possibility of setting up a computer terminal at the Rec Centre office. The terminal, which would be linked to the town's computer sys- tem at the Municipal Office by a •telephone line, would be most use- ful to Rec secretary Joanne Fields, who could Piave accounting figures at her fingertips rather than having to go down to Town Hall to use the terminal there when the need came up. The board felt there was a need for a computer at the Rec Centre and al- located for one in its 1989 budget. Board members Tom Humphries and Dave Urlin were named to the committee to determine what type of computer would best serve the Rec staff needs and will come up with a recommendation for the next - board meeting in April. The board also voted in favor of obtaining a new photocopier for the office staff at the Ree Centre. The old copier was six years old and most felt it was time to get a new one. - Aftcr obtaining quotes for prices on copiers from several different companies, the board -instead decided to get an updated version of the same copier from the same compa- ny, Skeoch Business Equipment of Godcrich. *. * Board chairman Pat Down and member Ken Oke will attcnd work- shop of the Ontario Municipal Rec- reation Association Lake Huron Zone at Seaforth High School April 8. The workshop will be attended - by other members from boards in the area and Down felt it would be worthwhile to learn from others about Rec Centre problems and how they can be avoided here. * * * In the Facilities Committee Re- port it was brought to the board's attention that it was recommended that a sign indicating washroom at McNaughton Park availability should be placed in an appropriate place since they are open 24 hours a day from May 22 to Thanksgiving, and that the Facilities Manager Cam Stewardson and Works Department work out the details of where the sign should be placed. The Committee let the board know that the Town Council has approved an energy audit. A repre- sentative of D & S Consulting has obtained energy -use data but they still needs a. report .from the com- mittee before it can go any further. The committee recommended that a new baseline fence be installed on one baseball diamond this year and that Stewardson establish specifica- tions and an estimate for cost. Engineers removed cement blocks in various location at the Rec Cen- tre to check for accumulated mois- ture and found there was not enough moisture for concern. The steel clad - Letters to the Editor Dear Sir: The graduating grade 13 students from last year began their "careers" as high school students in the fall of 1983, the same year .Mr. Shaw began as South Huron's new prin- cipal. Over the course of my five years at South Huron I have seen a mu- tual bond of respect and trust grow between Mr. Shaw and the stu- dents. Mr. Shaw has not only helped me personally, but the en- tire student body in some shape or form throughout the tenureship in high school. rime Stoppers Crime Stoppers and the On- tario Provincial Police arc seek- ing your assistance to help solve this break, enter, and theft. - Sometime over the weekend of February 18 to 20, thieves broke into the Nabours Store in Goder- ich. Once inside, the culprits began loading up gym -bags. The hags are described as "Lynx" and are blue with grey trim. It appears that the thieves got - away with,2 or 3 litres of Diet Pepsi, "Q&Q" and "Sasson" watches, propane lighters, batter- ies, Easter Eggs and some change. The stolen property amounted to over $600. If you have any information about this or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers of Huron County toll-free at 1-800-265-1777. You will never have to identify your- self nor will you ever have to tes- tify in•court. When an arrest is made you will get a cash reward between $50 and $1,000. • • The planned walk -out today dem- onstrates the students' loyalty to thcir principal. Mt. Shaw's desire to stay at South Huron demon- strates his loyalty to the student body. Mr. Wooden from Clinton and Mr. Murphy from Godcrich have also voiced thcir displeasure in the proposed transfers announced by the Board of Education. A good principal, in my opinion, can not treat"his" students imper- sonally. Mr. Shaw has became at- tached to the students and the stu- dents to him. The action of the Board are in fact tyranny. No onc, in my opinion, should be forcibly removed from a posi- tion in which they have demon- stratedcompetent, dependable lead- ership. I would like to express my support and admiration for the stu- dents of South Huron and for my principal of five years, Mr. Shaw. ding of the building can therefore prate, * * *. Rec Director Lynne Farquhar rec- ommended in her report that the Senior Games co-ordinator be paid out of the Recreation account with full payment to be reimbursed to the Rec Centre once the grant has been received (providing it is ap- proved). . Another application was submit- ted for six staff members to .run summer program for about eight • weeks. The board discussed the possibili- ty of leaving the ice in and just put- ting a covering over it for the Home and Garden Show this year, rather than take the ice out for good and lose the home game of the Hawks and Mohawks to Lucan if both teams are still alive in their playoff hunt. The board felt the covering up of the ice would be too messy, and Stewardson suggested he could take the ice out before the the Home and Garden Show and put it back in im- mediately after it neccessary so only one weekend of ice use would be lost. .-1Op. . \;;:itt. i\U\I • V1/4 Iti- \VI\\ , Honour donors - Stephen township's arena board chairman Mike Glavin, Stephen reeve Tom Tomes and assistant arena manager Rob Funston display a plaque honouring donations to the new $7,500 public address system for the arena. Spring Early Bird Sale SALE DATES: Mar. 22 - 23- 25 Spring and Summer Suits & Matching Blouses %/o off TAN JAY - KORET - PLUM TREE Petite and regular Come see the many colours of Spring 1.989 at Brigitte's Open Thursday Night 'till 9 p.m. _ .... Je ry Lamp< rL ..-..�• 'University of Wester Ontario • Firmer student and President of the Student Council r „I ,ng luting and Stylish" iso Slain St., Exeter 235-0442 • DOWNTOWN ' OPEN C(OD Fill DAY I ► 00 - 5:N 235-12.1 I . 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