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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-05-27, Page 21The Lady Diana Nursery School held a garage and bake sale at the Vanastra Recreation Centre on May 20. Helping sell the items were (back left) Tracey Wilson, Brenda McEwan and Cheryl Brydges. Browsing were Sally Rathwell and her son, Michael. (Anne Narejko photo) Favorable water level conditions continue Below-average precipitation over the Great Lakes Basin continued in April to curb the lakes' seasonal rise and to cause levels significantly lower than those recorded at the same time in 1986, says En- vironment Canada in its monthly news release on water .levels. "Precipitation over the entire basin has been well below average since last November", said Ralph• Moulton, Manager of Environment Canada's Great Lakes Water Level Communications Cen- tre. "As a result, all the lakes are quite a bit lower than they were at this time last year". Lake Superior was only 'lightly above- average at the beginning o May and 34 centimetres below the level recorded a year previously. On La es Hu on, St. Clair and Erie, levels were 13 and 11 cen- timetres, respectively bel ose record- ed at the beginning of May 1986. Lake On- tario was also 11 centimetres below its level of a year earlier. Precipitation over Lakes Superior, Huron, Erie and Ontario for the past six months has been, respectively 62, 56, 77 and 69 percent of normal. Forecasters predict water levels on all the Great Lakes will be lower for the next six months than they were during the same period last year. However, even if rainfall amounts over this period are normal, levels on Lake Huron, St. Clair and Erie will remain above -normal by 50 to 70 cen- timetres. Lake Superior's level is expected to be slightly above -normal but well below record highs. Lake Ontario will also re- main at above -normal levels until August r Twin City ftt- - School of r Hairstyling „ Waterloo, Ont. •Hairstyling •Barbering *Ear Piercing • Make-up 55 Erb St. Fast 886-6305 Monday to Friday asittuks ewe fait of grefry ettith but will approach normal levels in September and October. Meanwhile, the International Joint Com- mission continues to direct flows from Lakes Superior and Ontario, the two lakes which are regulated. Flows from Lake Superior averaged 1,980 cubic metres per second ( cms), as specified in its regulation plan. The May outflow has been set at 2,520 ems. Maximum possible outflows continue from Lake Ontario. During the navigation season, this maximum will be 9,630 cms. A decrease to 7,790 cms. was required in ear- ly April to prevent downstream flooding as spring flows increased in the Ottawa River. However, flows returned to the maximum by April 20. Under extremely wet conditions for the next six months, Lakes Huron, St. Clair and Erie would remain several cen- timetres below levels recorded for the same period in 1986. Under extremely dry conditions, Lake Superior would be well below levels recorded over the same six months in 1986, and its level would begin to fall below long term mean levels in July. Lakes Huron, St. Clair and Erie would still remain significantly higher than average but Lake Ontario's monthly mean levels would begin to drop below the long term mean levels in .lune. The risk of serious flood and erosion damage remains high on Lakes Huron, St. Clair and Erie. Environment Canada con- tinues to operate the Great Lakes Water Level Forecast Centre in Toronto and the Water Level Communications Centre in Burlington. If you wish to secure a lifetime income from an RRSP 1 nr .tri intrrrslnrl In nlht r 1(1'. ln,•nt • ,11 �t•rs ,,Iii c nrnlu tih1.n mites Arnold J. Stinnissen 527-0410 Tony Arts 527-0794 In, „m#' trnrn ,In RRSP Is no Innger n .tin h•rl to Iho minimum A Qty at h(1 Srn<iie WITH FILL -UP of 25 litres or more While stir�plles last GISBEIR HIGHWAY NO. 8 WEST, CLINTON "WE SERVE YOU" TRAMAA OPEN: Seven Days a week 8 aero -1O pm: except Sunday 9 aim -9 pm CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1987—Page 3A Corn producers want border re -opened The 28,000 member Ontario Corn Pro- ducers' Association has requested Agriculture Minister, John Wise re -open the border to the direct importation of registered pesticides by farmers for use on their own farms. "Pesticides, including herbicides, repre- sent 30-35 percent of the total input costs in growing corn," stated Frank Anthony, vice- president of the Association. "It is critical that farmers • have access to registered pesticides at prices equivalent to those paid by farmers in other countries." In its request to Mr. Wise, the Ontario Corn Producers Assocation outlined several provisions. Imports should only be permit- ted for pesticides registered for use in Canada, and for use by the importing farmer. Mr. Anthony explained, "The border was closed 10 years ago to encourage Canadian (1M,'nl nt•,1 rnor.ornh nn nnctir•irie' This has not happened. Meanwhile, the price of several key pesticides has increased to values well above those in other countries." "If Canadian farmers are to compete in an international market place, it is critical that their input costs be no higher than in other countries. The ability to import registered pesticides directly, when Cana- dian prices exceed those elsewhere, would help to ensure such competitiveness." Ontario Hydro presents annual report The principle of reliable power at cost under which Ontario Hydro was created 80 years ago remains its number one priority, Chairman Tom Campbell said recently as the corporation's 1986 annual report was tabled in the legislature. "That commitment to service and satisfaction has been part of our tradition, and absolutely vital to our success, right from the very beginning," Mr. Campbell said,. "In order to maintain that commitment, we must continue to stay in touch and res- pond to the changing needs of our customers," Mr. Campbell added. As the needs of our customers continue to change, so does the role of Ontario Hydro, said President Robert Franklin. "Today, customer satisfaction depends on our ability to provide an electrical energy service that not only improves working and living conditions, but also reduces electrici- ty bills and energy consumption," Mr. Franklin said. "With the emphasis on energy efficiency, the utility is working toward becoming as much an energy consultant as an electricity producer and distributor," he added. During 1986, demand for electricity in On- tario increased by 3.7 per cent. Campbell said the demand is expected to continue to grow as the economy grows, even though electricity is being and will be used more efficiently. Ontario Hydro's total revenues for 1986 were '$228 million higher than in 1985. However, net income dropped as a result of increased financing charges as new generating facilities were brought into ser- vice and because of reduced power exports. For the first time, Hydro's annual report was produced in both English and French. Students look at operating their own business More than 800 students have applied to the Ontario Ministry of Skills Development this year for interest free Start Up loans to operate summer businesses. In announcing the figures for summer job programs, Skills Development Minister Gregory Sorbara said the number of Start Up applications to date is 27 per cent above the total for 1986. This year's application deadline is June 13. Start Up is one of four Ministry pro- grams projected to provide 62,000 summer jobs for young people age 15 to 24. A total of $45.1 million is being spent by the province to create new summer jobs and to provide work experience for young people. "These jobs give our young people the opportunity to get the on-the-job training and experience they need to easily make the transition from school to work," said Sorbana. "Start Up encourages young en- trepreneurs who may be creating the new jobs for tomorrow's workforce. Small business, which is fueled by the en- trepreneurial spirit, already employs most of Ontario's workforce, and it is a growing sector in our economy." The $3,000 Start Up loans are available to students who are 15 years of age or over. They must draw up business plans to be approved by local Chambers of Com- merce, and the loans, which are handled by branches of The Royal Bank, must be paid in full in the fall. The largest of the Ministry programs is the Ontario Summer Employment Pro- gram under which employers who provide new jobs for young people, receive $1.25 an hour to offset the wages of each youth hired. At the end of April, 13,500 employers had applied to the program, 6,000 more than last year. '1'o date 39,000 jobs have been ap- proved for wage subsidies. Young people are working in a variety of iobs such as bakers, grave diggers, silversmiths, sail- ing instructors and title searchers. Summer experience '87 provides career - related work experience in 28 Ontario government ministries and associated agencies. This year 2,152 of the jobs, about 23 per cent of the total, were allocated to Northern Ontario. Some students began work as early as April. The Ministry also provides training and resources materials to assist organizers of the Sumner Youth Co-op program for high school students who operate their own businesses. There will be 25 Youth Co-ops this summer, 12 in Northern Ontario. SUMMER HOURS Effective June 1st 9:30-5:00 Closed Wednesdays Saturdays 9:30-4:00 NEW ITEMS! •Cross Stitch Patterns • Aida Cloth • Batiste Fabric for Smocking • Craft Ribbon _- 37 Main Si S SEAFORTH 527-1830 Anne Jaynes, Prop Fr pu mmer arms INlA% OFF With This Coupon. Rau multi I. CLASSES www •Smocking •Folk Art •Hair Bows - for ta Children NOTICE Annual Corporation Meeting CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL Tho Clinton Pubhr Hospital will be holding its Annual r arporr,,tinn Meering Or, Monday, June 8, 1987 at 8:00 p.m. (2000 hours) of the St Pauls Pnr,sh Hall Rattenhury Street (l,ntnn 0,00 ,0 The meeting is open to all Corporation Members and guests. Tho meeting will he proreded by a (11000, with Guest Speaker, Mr. Bill Brady, , rPnowned, r,d,,„duai 1, now, for 1', , wit Ind humour Admission to the dinner rs by pro purrhrtsorl t,rlrots only whrrh ore ovoilahlo nt th0 hospital for SA S:) per person Elections of Governors will be held at this meeting and anyone wishing to present their name as Governor, for election must do so as per Section 3 of the Corporation's By-laws which reads: S„hl Prf In S 'rl 'rn a and 011 other provisions of those By lows norr,nnf.nns for PIor •inn ns Governor at ,ho A^^Val M. o!,nq nl the Corporation may he only by a'' the Nominating Committee of the Board or bI members of the Corporation provided that each nomination by members 1s In writing and signed by at least two members in good standing and nl ,s acrompanted by a written declaration signed by the nominee that he will serve dance with these By lows 1f elected and tit', it submitted to and received by the Secretary at least thirty 30 days before the date as a Governor ,n actor of the Annual Meet,nq To be able to vote at the meeting, you must be a Corporation Member. To be a Corporation Member you must: a` Pay an annual membership fee of 55 00 sixty '601 days prior to the meeting dote bi Be a life Member which prior to April 1 1985 was allated to individuals who donated S100 00 or more to the hospital 1n any one (11 year After April 1 1985 any individual who donated $500 00 or more to the hospital 1n any one 1 year A list of all members is maintained by the hospital at all times SPECIAL NOTICE At this year's Annual Meeting the members will be asked to pass revisions to the hrnsp7to 8y lo'ov A last of su<h rev'srons hos been approved by the Board of Governors and is avrnlable to any Corporation Member at the hospital Admm,strotor s Office D.C. Steyn Secretary to the Board