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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-10-29, Page 5OpinicP.fl Reader concerned abaut,BB:,' .., ns Dear Editor, • Since buying what has since been designated a heritage home in the town of Goderich three years ago, we have come in- to contact with the results of careless or ir- responsible use of BB guns. Several ir- replaceable window panes have been destroh have had holes b own into them toeliminate ed. As a matter of fact, the idea of accidents: The police have been notified, although there is no doubt the perpetrator will never be ascertained, particularly as there appear to be several youngsters in the area who have BB guns. Itis obvious some have not been acquainted with where and when they may be used, nor supervised when using them: I have wondered how safe my children can be playing outside in such cir- cumstances. While irreplaceable eyeslaceable lostpanes are one thing, are tragic. Yours sincerely, Lynne Hone He'll remember amused councillor Dear Editor: I was in attendance at the Sept. 29 council meeting when the subject of day care was voted down, which resulted in a very heated attack against council. Although I don't agree with name calling, one must remember the vote affects the hearts of many parents, teachers, and especially the children which seem to be left out of this matter. One must suspect the councillors that turned this vote down did so for other reasons than financial matters; and if they want to play politics they should do it without hurtingsmall innocent children. I ask you, is name calling any worse than the councillor who sat back in his chair and laughed at a full room of upset parents, when this vote was turned down? I'll remember you at election time. John Hodges Day care facts misinterpreted Dear Editor: In response to T.A. McGuire's letter, and most other letters which I have read against day care in Goderich; I would like to submit the following: Why do people who do not know the facts or misinterpret 'them, insist on making foolish comments? Does anyone really care what the real issue is here? We, the parents of children in Day Care, approached the Council of Goderich because a municipality can apply for the grants which are available from the provincial and federal governments. Sorry, folks, that means your tax dollars are already commit- ted and here's a chance to get a piece of the pie back. A private individual cannot get these grants. We, the parents, have offered to pay whatever we have to pay to break even. We don't intend being a tax burden. At the pre- sent day care rates, the "burden" is a max- imum of less than $5.00/household/year (the figure quoted at the Council meeting). Rate increases would reduce that amount. .Have you checked into how mudh more you spend an other projects which serve a less impor- tant role in spciety? • The Municipal Nursery is quickly becom- ing a less used service because of changing times. The proposed plan for the Day Care would be incorporated in to the. same building thus reducing the total cost of the nursery. Also, check your figures T.A. McQuire, et al — the girls who work at the Day Care couldn't possibly make those wages. Perhaps you mean the Nursery 'School Staff? Did you perhaps forget the overhead. costs such as insurance, food, rent, equip- ment, etc., needed to run a Day Care. I don't mind an opposing- view, but get your facts straight first, please. Sincerely, Linda K. Mabon Grossman was wrong says Riddell Dear Editor: - tackle the interest rate problem by in - .I would like to correct Some errors and troducing and later modifying the Ontario statements contained in a speech by PC Family Farm raInterest Rate Reduction (OF - Leader Larry Grossman to the Huron PC FIRR) pr g Association in Brussels. Part of the speech - provide financial suPeort and advice to was reported in your paper on October 22. farmers through the Farmers in Transition I do not wish to deal with Mr. Grossman's (FIT) program. level for tile personal attacks, for that is not my style, - increase the fRundiht to Farm task orcdrainage. but it is inaccurate for Mr. Grossman to say - appoint insurance program to that the Ontario Family Farm Interest Rate - open the crop Reduction (OFFIRR) program is the only review. significant farm initiative I've. introduced. - provide funds for four rural child care I am very proud of the fact I was able to ., projects. the very highly successful OFFIRR - stronglydefend he bilateral trade discussion." CT.. GQDEIi,ICH SIGNAL -STAR., WEDNESDAY,, OCTOBER 29, 1986—PAGE 5 Curling at the Maitland Country .Club New to the Gale? We have a Curling„Clinic on Nov. 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. NO piAROE! Please pre -register by calling 524-2849 (Terry Worsell) Regular Curling starts November 3rd Mixed Mon. p.m. Emily Crew 524-8481 Men's Tues• p.m• Bili Graham 524-7482 Ladies Tues a.m. Eleanor Irsklne 524-9555 Industrial Thurs. p.m•Geo. Sutton 524-937b \11,,.dies Wed. 7 p.m. Doreen Garrow 524.9178 Mixed Fri. p.m. GeorgeEZolob 5$4.4818 hool Wed. 4-6 p.m, Doug Bundy 524-8895 BALL NOW TO RSISTER Note - Ladies Opening Dinner Wednesday, October 29th 85 wsprois ' AI LAD COU- 4tY CWP 524 Ar- - farOWIWaila JI1 El pro ucer These are only some of the undertakings, but I think the OFA report clearly sets the record straight. There were a number of other points contained in Mr. Grossman's speech, which, although not reported, should also be corrected. Since the change in government in June, 1985, the budget for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food has er cent, not 10.5 per cent as indicated in eased 39 Mr. Grossman's speech. It is also incorrect for Mr. Grossman to say my Ministry is going to phase out fun- ding for the International Plowing Match. We will be giving as much, if not more sup - Turn to page 6 • uaw� program extended for another three years at an expenditure of $150 -million, and much more has been done. In fact, I have in- troduced and committed funds for some 38 new or enhanced initiatives in my 18 months as Minister. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture has clearly recognized this. Let me quote from the report the federation presented to the provincial cabinet last week. It said: "The OFA wouldlike to commend an active Minister of Agriculture and Food and an obviously supportive Premier, Treasurer and Cabinet for moving quickly on a number of important issues to the farm community." the initiatives "We recognize and support the government has taken to: CANADA SAVINGS BONDS How Much Do You Really Earn? 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