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The Brussels Post, 1974-05-15, Page 13highest ever... Member Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation TRUST COMPANY SINCE teed 'W. W. Cousins; Manager Iliskowei, Ontario Interesting the young in church UCW topic i The Ontario Medical Associa- tion misrepresented scientific evidence in an attempt to prove optometrists should not be allow- ed to administer diagnostic drugs, Albert Roy - Liberal Health Critic, said this week. ,Mr. Roy said he was appalled that the medical association would resort to misrepresentation and scare tactics to keep diagnos- tic drugs solely in the domain of eye doctors. He explained that last month the association sent a brief to all Members of the Legislature at- tempting to show that optical anesthetics and dilating drugs could have serious side effects and that optometrists should not be allowed to use them. Mr. Roy, M.P.P. for 'Ottawa East, said there is overwhelming evidence that optometrists with the proper care can use diagnostic drugs in the same way as eye doctors. The Krauss-Maffei Go-Urban test track at the C.N.E. has been under almost continuous fire since the Legislature opened. This week it came under criticism again. The cost of the experiment has increased from the estimated $16 to over $25 million and that is If; excluding the main station, site li adjustment and utility relocation costs. ,1 The Government has argued that inflation is the villian. The opposition has rejected that by saying, the cost of building the North Yonge Subway increased only 20% in eight years while the Krauss-Maffei experiment has increased 100% in 12 months in regard to the civil engineering costs alone. There have been a number of calls for the Government to abandon this costly transportation system in favour of a practical and cheap, flexible, light, rapid tran- sit scheme. , Following my weekly report on the 11th April I have received a A Post Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial Brussels 887-6641. number of inquiries about the guaranteed annual income' sys- tem as it applies to senior citizens, which comes into effect on July 1st, 1974. By way of clarification I submit the following example. A single, old age pensioner who has no outside income receives a maxi- mum old age security and guaran- teed income supplemtn of $191.06 will receive from the Province $25.61 per month to bring the pension total to $216.67. The Province is guaranteeing an in- come of $216.67 per month to each single pensioner. If the outside income, plus the old age security and guaranteed income supplemtn equal, or exceed, $216.67 then the Province will not make any further payment. How- ever, if those three sources of income do not exceed $216.67 the Province will make up the differ- ence. To calculate a pensioner cou- ple's new guaranteed income the same procedure as set out above is followed, Their new guaranteed income is $433.33 per month. At the moment, a couple that have no outside income receive a maximum old age security pen- sion plus the guaranteed income supplement of $364.49. To this will be added $68.84 to make the $433.33. As long as the outside income, plus the O.A.S. and the G.I.S. do not exceed $433.33 the Province iv make up the differ- ence to that point. At the afternoon UCW meeting at the home of Mrs. W. Turnbull 20 members were in attendance and recorded 41 visitations. Mrs. R. Cousins convened the devotions with "Mother's Day" as the theme. The group joined in singing the hymn 'What a Friend we have h Jesus". The Scripture, Proverbs 31, was read by Mrs. A. Rann. Mrs.Cousins read two poems, `My Mother' and 'Call Her 'Blessed' followed by prayer. An ejoyable reading 'A Mother is a human being' was read by Mrs. .W. Miller. Mrs. Hemingway offered a "Consolation Poem". A short "In Memoriam" service was held in memory of Mrs. Kitchen who passed away March 10, 1974. In response to the roll call each member offered a verse or reading pertaining to "Mother". The McMillan Family Stereo Records are available at $3.50. Mrs. Le Drew and. Mrs. F. Steph- enson have these for sale. Any profit from this project will be sent to the Haiti Mission. Mrs. Hemingway was in charge of the study. It concerned the modernization of Holy Trinity Church in downton Toronto. The pros and cons of this venture were put forth by members of a panel with further discussion by the unit members. The meaning of "Mission" was again summarized. Mrs. Hemingway emphasized that "Actions speak, louder than words". The members were asked the question, "What can we do to get young people interested in the Church?" It was agreed unanimously that they should be made to feel needed and useful. A social afternoon will be het* at the home of Mrs. W. Miller on Tuesday, June 4. Report from Queens Park By Murray Gaunt, M.P.P. Business development means more jobs and increased opportunities. This is what Ontario is doing to help businesses grow. Suppose you operate a manufacturing company, or a firm that is a supplier to such a manufacturer. Suppose instead that you operate a tourist resort, or a tourist attraction that benefits local resorts. Others depend on you for a living. So your Ontario government wants to help you help them .. and yourself through the Ontario Development Corporation (ODC). The ODC was established by the government here in Ontario to provide financial assistance to buinesses unable to obtain necessary funds from conventional lending institutions. These programs are designed to stimulate industrial growth, encourage economic development and increase employment opportunities in the central and southwestern 'areas of Ontario., Similar programs exist to aid businesses in other parts of the Province. Briefly, ODC Financial Assistance ' programs are divided into two cate- gories —Incentive Loans and Term Loans. In central and southwestern Ontario, Incentive Loans are provided to es- tablish new manufacturing operations or service industries in support of manufacturing. These loans may be interest-free or at a rate lower than the ODC's prevail- ing rate of interest. Commencement of repayment may be deferred until the company is established. Term Loans are available to finance new products and processes, exports, pollution-control equipment, industrial buildings, tourist operations and the expansion of small businesses. Your Ontario government has pre- pared a concise, easy-to-understand booklet explaining who may qualify for ODC Financial Services. If you would like a copy of the booklet, or wish to make application for ODC assistance, write to: Ontario Development Corporation Mowat. Block, Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1 T5 Ministry of Industry and Tourism, Claude Bennett, Minister Government of Ontario William G.. Davis, Premier d) THE BitifilaW POSto MAY 15. 11174-12