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Times-Advocate, 1984-05-23, Page 26Page 14A r Times -Advocate, May•23, 1984 69ach 09oitingi Provincial budget The s 1984/85 provincial budget is predicted on rapid expansion, although observers have already challenged this premise. We have been told that the operating debt will be reduc- ed and that we can anticipate a number of new job -training plans. There is, however, no quick. relief for Ontario's 421,000 unemployed. This year's budget, called "Economic Transformation" appears to have the characteristics of a pre- election document, although it lacks expensive make-work plans for the unemployed. Job -training plans, specifical- ly geared to young people, are apparently to be financed by government and underwrit- ten by private sector expertise. ' The Treasurer expressed his view that make-work pro- grams are no longer ap- propriate measures in the provincial economy. Employ- ment is not expanding in traditional industries, and On- tarians need to be trained for new jobs in emerging industries. Liberal Finance Critic, Patrick Reid of Rainy River, charged that the budget was founded on very optimistic views of how the economy will perform and on the belief that interest rates will not rise sharply. He pointed out: "If they're wrong, none of their programs will amount to anything". Only one significant in- crease in conswner costs is included in the Budget - 4.9 percent increase in OHIP premiums. There is concern, 4owever, about a $44 million increase in Government charges to Ontario Hydro for water rental, which may well result in utility -rate increases of as high as 75 cents a month for average households. Prior to the Budget, the Treasurer had indicated that he was seeking a balance bet - <.ween deficit spending, tax in - 'creases and new'job plans. A $2 -billion increase in tax revenues resulting from im- proved economic cir- cumstances has permitted a reduction in the operating deficit without increasing taxes and thus slowing growth, we have been given to understand. The Treasurer has in- dicated that he will spend $600 -million over the next three years on training plans for youth and older workers. His Ministry has indicated that more than 200,000 On- tarians, young and old, will benefit from the programs each year. It is hoped that much of the training will oc- cur in the workplace. If Budget p:•edictions are correct, some 125,000 new jobs will be created this year. Nevertheless, the unemploy- 4-H reports from Hurandale, Crediton Leaflets .and books with many ideas and tips about gardening were given to the Hurondale 4-H Planting Pals by leaders Mrs. Jean Crawford and Mrs. Kathy Coolman. The meeting was held at Mrs. Crawford's May 14. The members repeated the 4-H pledge. Brenda Vanderlaan read the -minutes of the last meeting. All members showed their plans for their gardens of 10 Vegetables and one new vegetable that they had never grown before. Requirements and pro- cedures for the beautification projects were discussed. Members took ,turns reading the notes from Meeting 2. These notes outlined soil testing, soil elements and • thinning and transplanting. Our next meeting is Mon- day May 28. Crediton Club No. 5 By Rosanne Dietrich The first 4-11 horticultural THIS ORIGINAL DOCUMENT 15 IN VERY POOR CONDITION meeting of Crediton Club 5 was held May 9 at Fleming's. The meeting was opened with the 4-H pledge and we chose the new executive. They are Sandra Hullebush, president; Connie Kaak, vice- president; Jeanette Kaak, secretary and Rosanne Dietrich, press reporter. We took turns reading meeting)/one and answered the roll 'call. We then uecided on a tilub name. The Jolly Greer(Giants was chosen. The second horticultural meeting of Crediton Club 5 was held May 21 at Kaak's. We discussed how to recognize different soil tex- tures and thinning and transplanting in the garden. We also discussed what we were going to do for our home beautification improvement project and showed each other our garden plans. The next meeting will be held June 7. ay Jack Rldd.11 MPP ment rate is not expected to drop much below the current level of 9.1 percent, due to an expanding labour market. Our Finance Critic Patrick Reid has pointed out that ex- isting tax levels will generate more than an additional $1.4 billion in this fiscal year - almost $1 billion more from personal income tax. $350 million more will come from the retail sales tax; $41 million more from the gas tax; and $121 million in addi- tional. income from OHIP premiums. There has in recent years been an increase in taxation of $2,200 per family - that is since 1981, the year of the last provincial election. He also noted that over the last two years there has been an increase in tranfer payments from federal government of 27 percent. Last year, in fact, there was a $337 million surplus, equal to the deficit reduction. One must set against the ostensible reduction in the number of civil servants, the addition of contract staff to the public payroll. For exam- ple, in the Ministry of Govern- ment Services, the fiscal years 1977-78 to 1982-83 witnessed an increase in management consulting ser- vices of 507 percent, from $176,000 to $1,069,000. "We are led to believe", said Mr. Reid, "that there is something for everyone here... Jobs for young peo- ple... New skills for middle- aged workers... Day care ser- vices for working women... Help for farmers, higher education, small businesses... Everyone... "Rather than launching new programs, however, the Treasurer is simply wrapping up old schemes and deliver- ing a new sales pitch". Both Opposition Leaders warned that the Treasurer is playing a dangerous game by relying on increased revenues through a projected strong economic recovery, not- withstanding the continuing impact of high interest rates and a sinking Canadian dollar. Liberal Leader David Peterson described the Budget as "thin" and "in- substantial", saying it was all sizzle and no steak. Federation rebukes provincial budget THe provincial budget blatantly ignores the im- mediate, critical needs of the farm sector, the president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) said in Toronto this week. "This budget has no news as far as agriculture is con- cerned," Harry Pelissero said. The money for the pro- grams outlined in Treasurer Larry Grossman's budget, like the property tax rebate program, the Beginning Farmers Program and the red meat initiatives, was all committee well before the budget was released. "The 16 -percent increase in the budget for agriculture is substantial. But it's extra dollars for existing programs." "We see that the Treasurer is trying to deal with the long- term concerns in the economy. But he has totally ignored the urgent needs of a growing group of farmers. They're in severe financial difficulty because of present economic conditions." Pelissero said the OFA brought the needs of this group to the attention of the government "on many occa- sions". He said, "It's obvious that Mr. Grossman has chosen not to respond to these needs". Pelissero said many red meat producers are among those having the most finan- cial trouble. They have been waiting for a new stabilization plan. "Grossman said pro- gress is being made in negotiating a plan. Unfor- tunately, for some farmers, that progress .has not been good enough," Pelissero said. ."They have needed help for about two years. And all they get is a message saying negotiations are continuing." Pelissero said since the government's main concern is youth employment and job training, he will be meeting with the Minister of Agriculture to make sure that some of the programs will be available to young people who want to get into farming, and for farmers who want to be retrained. Pelissero said he was "disappointed" thatno special programs were created to respond to the im- mediate demand for affor- dable credit, but added he was "encouraged" by the pro- vince's commitment to agri- bonds. The OFA originally L. m* the. agri-bond concept to the government's attention. kilt budget speech, Gramma said Timbrell is taking the lead to consolidate notional credit programs under a Canada -wide agri-bond program. "That's a positive in- itiative," Pelissero said. "'the OFA will meet with the ministry immediately and en - FASHION SHOW- Some of those taking part in the fashion show at the Huron Country Playhouse are (left) Ladies Guild president Tory McKenzie, Playhouse manager Heather Redick, model Joy Hogg, Sunshop manager Barbara Balmer and models Tracy Woods and Sandy Balmer, who also choreographed the show. GRADUATION — Edward Donkervoort, graduated from Clarke Road School and will be going to R.C.C. School of Electronics, Toronto in September. He is the son of John and Marion Donkervoort, Lon- don and is a grandson of Geraldine and Clarence Stone, Parkhill. Former Shipka resident passes By MRS. HUGH MORENZ Sympathy of this communi- ty is expressed to the family of Mrs. Mildred (Lampert) Duncan, who passed away Wednesday, May 18 at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Funeral service was held Friday, May 18 at Needham Funeral Chapel, London, with Rev. James Dugan, of St. Pauls Cathedral officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Mrs. Duncan was well known in this area. Personals Dick and Annie Zielman and.their family attended the wedding May 12 of their nephew and cousin, Erich Freiter, to Cheryl Harvey, at Exeter United Church, with reception following in South Huron Rec Centre. Visiting a day last week with the Zielman's were An- nie's brother and wife, Peter and Margaret Janzen, of Win- nipeg, Manitoba, also Bill and Ellen Janzen, Stephen and Jamie of Leamington, all who had been up to attend the Frei ter -Harvey wedding. Ken and Ortha Baker spent the weekend in Detroit at their daughter's home, San- dra and Tony Regier, Chris. Heather and Jillian. Weekend visitors with Hugh and Annie Morenz were cousins. Roy and Jean Boerner and their grandson, Justin Richards, of Mio, Michigan. Relatives visiting Saturday evening with the Boerners and Morenz's included Mrs. Blanche Chapman and Roy Morenz, of London, Mrs. Hazel Corbett, Hensall, Les and Marjorie Adams and their granddaughter Lesley Adams of Exeter. They all en- joyed visiting and reminisc- ing, progressive euchre games, and lunch refreshments. Angie, Debbie and Ruth Zielman and Jerry Zehr, spent the past weekend in Leamington, visiting relatives, Susan Janzen, Bill and Ellen Janzen and family. Also the girls sister Susie, Wayne and Colin Robson, Essex. sure that agri-bonds become a reality". Farmers who incorporate will get some relief as well, Pelissero said: They will be exempt from Ontario cor- porate income tax for the first three years after incorporation. Bake sale - at Centralia By MRS. TOM KOOY Don't forget the home bak- ing and garage sale at Tom Kooy's on Victoria St. -on Saturday, June 2 for St. Patrick's Church, Saintsbury beginning at 9 a.m. The Young People of Faith Tabernacle met Tuesday evening to form a Young Peo- ple's group. Elected to office were presi- dent Bonnie Kooy; vice- president Michelle Rock; secretary Wendy Beirling; treasurer Todd Fahner and social convener Lana Hender- son. They meet every Tues- day evening at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Lawrence Hirtzel has returned home from St. Joseph's Hospital and is pro- gressing favorably. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hodgins spent the past week with their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wiles and family of Terrace Bay and enroute they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dick McCutcheon of Sault Ste. Marie. The McCutcheons were former residents of the village. Mrs. Von Overholt was a Sunday guest with Mrs. Helen Overholt and family, Zurich. By ANNE WAFER Gladys Hodgins, London has been holidaying with her son Ivan Hodgins and renew- ing acquaintances in the area. Congratulations to John and Joan Love (nee Lagerwerf) who were mar- ried in Toronto recently. The Willing Workers held a successful Garage Sale at the shed of the United Church, Saturday. Ian and Joanne PhnMoest. spent the weekend hen. Shirley Eagleson, accom- paniedby Gerald and Carolyn Merrr of Exeter were the > ks Blum kr !pee Emir the dear weehalair United C1wer•�1�y. i. Bev. Paths' we all& "NM Ile 1101 IMO" 1 Iltshiwm at fits Ul�sll�til#IllisBtlliM Mid fll■rg �l■B & Walsh kr qtr Mho et the bre stowatins aid r suppers vita win he Wile Grammy dials the mi Values theme of (Hibbert UC group By MRS. .1. TEMPLEMAN Staffs The May meeting of Rib- bert United Church Women opened with the reading of a poem on Motherhood by Mrs. Gary Kemp. Following the devotional period she and Mrs. Arthur Kemp, reviewed the chapter "Jesus, the poor and us", from the current study book. On arrival, each member had been asked to write answers to the same two questions concerning values, and the replies were noted. Excerpts were read from the guide with on-going discus- sion and comments as to various social inequalities of our times. Mrs. Wm. Mahon chaired the business portion with Mrs. Elmer Dow as secretary. Mrs. Dow and Mrs. Russell Miller gave an interesting ac- count of the recent Presbyterial event which had dealt with the issue of por- nography. An invitation from Thamesview for June 6 was accepted and July 4 was chosen as the date for the next Hibbert United Church meeting. The social committee noted future commitments, and ar- rangements were made for church flowers for the next few weeks. Following this a tasty lunch was served by hostesses Mrs. Lorne Fell and Mrs. Cameron Vivian. l'ersonals Mrs. Charles Douglas and Mrs. John Templeman at- tended the Perth South District Standing Conveners meeting at Motherwell Mon- day evening. Happy to report that Mrs. Tom Scott is home from Strat- ford Ilospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mauer, Exeter visited Thurs- day with Mr. and Mrs. John Templeman. Dr. Jane Robinson and Miss Carol Stewart, Kit- chener visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Rob Templeman, Carrah and Cain. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, Shirley and Steve were Mother's Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dolmage, Mitchell. Saturday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Templeman and family were Joanne Templeman and Pat Donovan, Milton, Dave, Bev and Erin, Bramalea and Ruth Templeman, Stratford. With Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller on Mother's Day were Diane Young and Ricky, St. Marys and Mr.and Mrs. Ron Miller, Christine and Adam. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Templeman, Carrah and Cain visited on the weekend with Miss Carol Stewart and Dr. Jane Robinson, Waterloo. With Mr. and Mrs. John Templeman Sunday were Mrs. Jim Neilson, Jennifer and Jessica, St. Catharines, Ruth Templeman, Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Templeman and Mr. and Mrs. David Templeman, Mit- hell, Mr. and Mrs. Don llison, Goderich. Kirkton By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS Graham Ross graduated from Sheridan College in the heavy Equipment Construc- tion Techniques. Mr. and Mrs. Burns Blackler were Sunday even- ing dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. John Carruthers in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Burns Blackler attended a 35th wed- ding anniversary dinner at Wayside Inn Talbotville Fri- day evening for Mr. and Mrs. Les Fairbairn, London. PLANT TREES AT McCURDY — Students at J.A.D. McCurdy School at Huron planted a number of trees as a Bi -Centennial project, Friday morning. Sharlene Crawley is shown in oction backed by a number of fellow students. May frame letter School boards praised by council Exeter criticizes, but its town council is also quick to give praise. Both the Huron County Board of Education and the Huron -Perth Separate School Board recently received let- ters of commendation from Exeter's clerk -treasurer. The letter praises the school boards "for restraining their budgets for 1984 which has resulted in a small in- crease in mill rate." Last year the boards were criticized by Exeter council for increasing their budgets by more than five percent. Both school boards had 1984 increases of about five per- cent. The Huron County It's now time for the annual pre•summerdiet. (Of course, the pre -summer diet is not mine the annual fall diet, the e mail pre.Cbristmas diet, fie al sr Christmas diet and all the ether diets). But the prrerer dist does have an antra iae adve - bathing snit Iftttat knee ahead- Diehl start want to ruin a weekend? No more a dem for . On ltenisy mornfng you get up IMF and have a small g ..ss 1 IMP juice (just four BMW Be mere) a large OM et snit =Lt, and a est (embed in a cup iiifr Mlsraw swill Pam) • t - (she MOW. How Wake NM Illmepw ,IR to the office pliatmlifwst toa cup it ricer IM- in an ex - of vegetable soup and ode yogurt with Sugar Twin and unsweetened pineapple. Supper com- mences with a nice big toss- ed salad and a teaspoon of diet dressing. That's followed by fan ounces (don't forget to weigh it) of white fish and some green beans. For dessert an orange. Tuesday you substitute a bowl of Cheerios for the egg and continue the menu. Wednesday it's a little less ex- citing, but you struggle along. Then Wednesday night, your husband tells you that he has two pieces of fresh rhubarb pie, given to him by one of his satisfied customers. How can you say no? Thursday, you give up the toast for breakfast and the Snackbread for lunch to try to make up for the rhubarb pie. Mary's musings. By Mary Alderson You go to bed early Thurs- day, after feeling hungry and cranky all day. Just as you're falling asleep, you hear your husband rattling around in his briefcase to find the bag of potato chips he smuggled in- to the house. Munch, munch, much. If he wakes you up to ask if there's any dip in the fridge, you will threaten to 'tangle him. - Friday the diet continues until you get home from work and your husband calls. He says he's hungry and he of- fers to bring home Kentucky Fried Chicken so you don't have to cook. You were going to prepare chicken for dinner anyway - but broiled without the skin. He says Colonel Cluck is better -did you want french fries or potato salad? You break down - again. Besides, it's the weekend Well, if you're not going to make it an the diet, you'd bet- ter up the exercise. Out comes the skipping rope. That lasts two evenings. Then. there's 15 sit-ups before bed time -- that lasts three even- ings. Or how about the 20 Minute Workout video? That doesn't even last 20 minutes. Finally, back to the old routine -- a brisk walk with the dog. Well, OK, how about a leisurely stroll? ., Monday morning -- poach- ed egg again. All in all, not a bad week behind you. After trying to compensate for the wrong -doings, you manage to lose two pounds. It's sure not an easy struggle. But here's the real question -- How come you goon a diet and fight to lose two pounds -- and in the same lengh of time your husband can drop five without even trying? Board of Education has a cur- rent budget of $37 million, while the separate school board has a budget of $8.3 million. "That's a wonderful com- pliment", said separate school trustee Arthur Haid of RR 4, Listowel. "Does that make up for last year's letter?" asked -trustee Dave Durand of RR 2 Zurich. "I heard one of the trustees say we should frame the let- ter.vThat's not a bad idea", commented Louis Maloney, separate school trustee from Dublin. Separate board accepts tenders The Huron -Perth Separate School Board met recently and dealt briefly with the following: - Accepted the tender of Logan Contracting Ltd. of Stratford in the amount of $124,200 for the supply of materials and supervision for the renovation and additionas at St. Joseph's Separate School in Clinton. The tender was the lowest of five, received. - Accepted the tender of Morris Plumbing and Heating of Stratford in the amount of $42,338 for mechanical work at St. Joseph's. This was the lowest of four tenders received. - Trustees Mike Ryan of Mount Carmel and Arthur Haid of RR 4 Listowel will be attending the June 7 to 9 con - Two charged for breakins Two Vanastra men have been charged with break, enter and theft in connection with a string of breakins spanning two counties, On- tario Provincial Police here said Sunday night. Exeter OPP said the ar- • rests stem from a probe of breakins at homes in Goderich, Clinton and Exeter areas in Huron County as well as in the Stratford area in Perth County. Police said the incidents included theft of such items as "meat from freezers," guns, chainsaws, riding mowers and anything that wasn't nailed down." Police said investigation is continuing, but two men were arrested Friday and charged. Garry Varney, 17, has been released from custody on a promise to appear in court. Raymond Mitchell, 19, is in custody at Stratford and is to appear in provincial court for a bail hearing. vention in Calgary of the Canadian Catholic School Trustees' Association. - Will write a letter to the solicitor -general of Ontario in support of a Thunder Bay resolution calling for com- munication authorities to be told of the "strong displeasure" with the pro- blem of solicited obscene phone call from United States toll-free numbers. Hired three French teachers to replace three retiring French teachers. The retiring teachers are Sister Yvonne Parent of Holy Name in St. Marys, Maria Er- macora of Sacred Heart in Wingham and Karen Cleary from St. Mary's in Goderich and St. Joseph's in Clinton. The new teachers are Camilla Ippolito, John Milligan and Anita Renders. GRADUATE — Margaret Ann Theresa Pavkeje, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pavkeje, graduated from the Early Childhood Education program at Mohawk College of Ap- plied Arts and Technology in Hamilton. Convocation exercises were held on Saturday, May 12, 1984. READY FOR OPTIMIST BIKE RODEO — Optimist club members Pete McLeod and Gary Lovie give instructions to Rebecca Morgan, Robert Clipperton and Chris Haugh prior to Saturday's bike rodeo sponsored by the Op- timists. T -A photo