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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1987-12-02, Page 5At the annual town Christmas party on November 28, Mike Falconer (left) was honored for his 10 years of service on the Clinton Economic Development Committee. Mr. Falconer has decided to step down as chairperson due to business and family com- mitments. He was presented with a token of appreciation by committee member John Wise. (Anne Chisholm photo) AAA CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1987—Page 5 Opposition growing for free trade By Jack Riddell, MPP Huron Opposition to the free trade agreement between Canada and the United States is growing rapidly as -more people begin to understand the full implications of the deal. For example, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture passed a strong resolution con- demning the free trade deal at its annual meeting in Toronto last week., Brigid Pyke, who was re-elected OFA president, said the deal falls short of OFA's demands - including the need for an effec- tive dispute settlement mechanism to pro- tect producers and processors from U.S. trade law. Mrs. Pyke was also disappointed that the deal does not provide new rules on sub- sidies, anti-dumping and countervail actions. The reaction of Mrs. Pyke and the OFA is typical of many other individuals and groups that have taken the time to study the deal, rather than rely on the slick, taxpayer - supported propaganda being handed out by the prime minister and Conservative MPs. As Minister of Agriculture and Food and a member of the cabinet subcommittee on free trade, I have travelled the province listening to the various viewpoints of many sectors of the provincial mosaic, including cultural groups, church organizations and social agencies. And the more I hear, the more it reaffirms my view that our premier, David Peterson, has taken the proper approach to the free trade deal. One of the main reasons for a free trade deal was to gain secure access to the American market, especially considering some of the highly protectionist legislation that is now being considered south of the border. And we wanted protection against repeats of trade actions taken by the U.S. against our hogs, our softwood lumber and our potash. However, the trade agreement does nothing to protect Canada from such trade actions in the future. It does not exempt Canada from U.S. trade remedy laws and would not have prevented the action against our hogs, lumber or potash. The Premier's case was strengthened recently when the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology released an indepen- dent legal analysis of the dispute settlement mechanism. The report says the mechanism is flawed in ways that will result in Canada being denied access to U.S. markets. A second report prepared for the govern- ment says the jobs of 100,000 women in manufacturing industries in Ontario would be made vulnerable by the trade agreement. The agreement would also hurt our auto industry, and put control of Canadian business in jeopardy because of the propos- ed changes to foreign investment and takeover rules. Premier Peterson recently summed up the government position when he said: "The deal is simply a bad deal for Canadians. We do not want our children and our grand- children bound by a deal that was negotiated in fear and signed in haste. "We must use our assets to become a stronger international trading nation, not an economic dependent huddling under the American umbrella." Tax Grants For Seniors Sales Tax: On November 30, the Ontario Ministry of Revenue mailed Sales Tax Grant cheques of $50 to over one million seniors. The grant is available to every per- manent Ontario resident 65 years of age and over. The grant will be sent automatically to those receiving Old Age Security or who have previously established their eligibility with the Ministry of Revenue. Those turning 65 between October and December 1987 will receive their sale tax grants in early 1988. Anyone who has not established eligibility for the 1987 grant may apply by filing an Ontario Tax Grants for Seniors eligibility application. Property Tax Grants: Property Tax Grant cheques are being distributed as com- pleted applications are received and pro- cessed. Eligible seniors applying for the first time will receive one payment. After the first year grants are made in two payments, an interim grant in the spring and a final in the fall. GAINS: GAINS cheques will be mailed in mid-December to ensure delivery prior to Christmas. Beginning in January, cheques will continue to be sent on the 25th of each month. For further information on any of the above payments, you may contact the revenue ministry, toll-free at 1-800-263-3960, or contact any of my three riding offices in Exeter, Wingham or Goderich. Monday euchre results CLINTON - Grace Evans and Eric Switzer were the high hand winners during Monday Afternoon Euchre held at the town hall on November 30. Lone hands were won by Ida Godkin and Mary Dale. Rachel Johnston and John Livermore were the low hand winners. FINE QUALITY INTERIOR LATEX PAINT • DURABLE AND WASHABLE • SMOOTH VELVET FLAT FINISH • FOR LIVING, DINING AND BEDROOMS MP Murray Cardiff (right), presented Clinton Mayor John Balfour with a new picture of the Queen which will be displayed at the town hall. The presentation was made during the town's annual Christmas dinner on November 28 at the Clinton Legion. (Anne Chisholm photo) Report cards are out TANASTRA - All students at Vanastra Public School received their report cards this week and many parents attended the in- terviews last Wednesday. Everyone will try to do their best to ensure success in the next two terms. Grade 5 and 6s are studying oceans. They are also preparing plays for the Christmas concert on December 15. THE LAST SRI TRIP By Chad Thibeault Once every year a man named Wendel Jones goes on a ski trip way up in the Artic Circle on Baffin Island. He never goes with anyone but his sheep dog, Frosty. WHITE AND 1100 C 0 LO U RS 4 LITRES Last year he almost went skiing off a cliff, luckily there was a snow drift there to stop him. He broke his leg and bruised his ribs. He had to limp back to camp and ski-doo to the nearest village. He couldn't understand the people there but finally he found a nursing tent. But they couldn't do anything for him. So that night he packed his things, he put his skidoo in the trailer that was hitched up to his truck and drove home to Toronto. By the time he got there it was too late, they had to amputate his leg. On he still skis, but with the handicapped ski association. Many activities keep CPS students busy CLINTON - The Kindergarten class at Clinton Public School has been making booklets called Colors and shapes. With their buddies they made fruit salad. Mrs. Roorda's class is writing to St. An- thony, Newfoundland, where Rachel Bokhout used to live. Mrs. Haney's class is getting ready for the Christmas concert. On the sideboard in Mrs. Charter's Grade 5 class, the students are keeping track of the Calgary Olympics. Each time the flame moves on, the class marks it down on the chart. The school welcomes Jane Morton to Clin- ton Public School. She is working with Mrs. Bergman for two weeks, 'helping teach English and history. Miss Morton attends Nissiping University in North Bay. She is really a great help to Mrs. Bergman. There wag a book fair at Clinton Public School held by Mrs. Andrews, the librarian. SALE PRICE YOUR CHOICE SEMI -GLOSS OR LO -LUSTRE • DURABLE„ • SCRUBBABLE • LATEX ENAMELS • FOR KITCHENS, BATH- ROOMS AND TRIM WHITE AND 1100 COLOURS INSUL-AID VAPOUR BARRIER • REDUCES HEAT LOSS UP TO 20% • EASILY APPLIED LATEX 4 LITRES SALE PRICE She says it was a big success. Mrs. Andrews and most of the other school teachers and students say that it was a better selection than last year. There were prizes for the posters. The junior division winners were: Marsha Miller, first; Tanya Hallam, second; and Pam Mills, third. In the senior division was Trevor Schwark, first; Dana Lee Logtenberg, second; and third, Jennifer Buffinga. Mr. Lyon is working on the Christmas con- cert with Grades K-4. He says it's going to be an old fashioned Christmas. The dates for the shows are: December 14, for the dress rehearsal, December 15 for the day perfor- mance, and December 16 for the night per- formance. For more information phone .2-9424. Mr. Lyon and Mrs. Dodd are going to a VIP convention at the beginning of the month. LAST 4 DAYS Our Christmas Fix -Up Sale ends this Saturday, December 5 SHOP FOR RED TAG SAVINGS AT: Glidden Red Tog Sole ends Sat., Dec. 19 Bayfield Road CLINTON OPEN: Monday to Friday 4a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 4 a.m. p.m. 482-3995 QUALITY PRODUCTS 1111 QUALIFIED SERVICE COMP/ rf'..E. PRICING, 1111 'THURSDAY, FRIDAY at SATURDAY FROM 5 P.M. TILL CLOSING TIME ON ALL PIZZA ORDERS IN TOWN YOUR 'NUMBER FOR PIZZAS AND SUBS 4 HOURS::: :'PENT DAYS WEEK 11 AM -12 MIONIGHT EXCEPT rR1DAY :SATURDAY NIGHTS ''ILLI AM