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Times-Advocate, 1988-02-10, Page 29By JACK RiDDELL \I131) Duren In a speech to the Canadian -Swiss Association in Zurich, Switzerland, Premier David Peterson predicted that the Canada -U.S. trade agree- ment will emerge as the main issue in the next federal election. to a renewed attack on the pact, Premier Peterson said, "I believe this deal as signed isn't in the na- tional interest of Canada. The feder- al government would have only marginal protection from any future protectionist trade laws in the Unit- ed States. Furthermore, Canada would give up sovereignty on the energy issue." Among other criticisms of the - agreement, the Premier said that Canada should work toward multi- lateral approaches to world trade rather than seek bilateral measures. Premier Peterson noted that the agreement reached last fall has not yet been ratified by Congress, ad- ding that it will become the domi- nant political issue in Canadian pol- itics for some time to come. Promotion of land steward- ship at local county level The Ontario Soil and Crop Im- provement Association (OSCIA) zaaes .v fF Jack's Jottings Step up trade attack has signed a $3 million agreement to deliver and implement this gov- ernment's Land Stewardship Pro- gram. The three-year grant will enable the OSCIA to establish local coun- ty committees to review fund re- quests and help promote and imple- ment the program. This unique agreement, between my ministry and OSCIA, allows for a grassroots approach to delivering this program; local committees will be sensitive to the special condi- tions that exist in each county, thus providing a more effective program that suits the area's needs. The $40 million Land Steward- ship Program provides financial in- centives for farmers who adopt man- agement practices to improve the health of their soils. The program includes incentives to diversify row crop production, grants to retire fra- gile lands, assistance for maintain- ing good crop cover after planting, and funds for renting, modifying, or purchasing special tillage equip- ment. Brochures, inventory and action plans, and application forms are available at ministry county offices and from the local OSCIA commit - L Cs. Incr�ased funding for treat- ment and testing of AIDS • Health Minister Elinor Caplan an- nounced that four Toronto hospitals will receive additional funding to in- crease their AIDS treatment and testing efforts. Speaking at the opening of the First Canadian AIDS Research Con- ference, Mrs. Caplan also an- nounced a re -allocation of resources within the ministry's laboratory ser- vices branch, in order to meet the de- mand for increased Human Immuno- deficiency Virus (HIV) -antibody testing. "People suffering from AIDS need constant and compassionate care. And the hospitals providing that care need our support," Mrs. Caplan said. The Minister also announced a re- allocation of staff and resources within the laboratory services branch to meet the greatly increased demand in lab testing for the HIV antibody. Four additional staff have been added to the AIDS section at the ministry's central laboratory in To- ronto. As well, additional testing sites and three additional staff are planned in regional public health la- boratories in the spring, beginning with Ottawa in early February. Facilities for the isolation of HIV have been completed at the central laboratory in Toronto. The lab will now have the ability to actually iso- late the virus in those special cases where it is clinically required. "These enhancements represent a significant re -allocation of resources and staff," Mrs. Caplan said. "It -) shows that the Ontario Government is, and will remain, flexible and sensitive to the ever changing na- ture of this disease." Grants to riding I was pleased to learn recently from the Ministry of Culture and Communications that the Town of Scaforth has received a grant in the amount of S1,885.33 under the Community Facilities Improvement Program, to install super slate on the reconstructed town hall porch. The town of Wingham has been the recipient of a Wintario Develop- ment grant in the -amount of S1,625 from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, to purchase equipment for a track and field program. Times -Advocate, February 10, 1988 ON AN AMT - Huron Tractor salesman Tim Shute watches as Brian Dixon checks out a bale of hay on the new All Material Transport vehicle at this week's farm and industry show. WARMING UP - Using hot chocolate to warm up during Thursday's Winter Carnival at Biddulph Central Schoo are Heather Glendinning, Miranda Doner, Debbie Greenlee and Bev Dauncey. Plan trade seminars A series of free trade seminars will be held across the province to offer a sector -by -sector analysis of the free trade agreement, Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell an- nounced this week. "Farmers have told me they don't understand what the free track deal will mean to their farming opera- tions and to thcir incomes. These meetings will provide basic infor- mation on the trade agreement so individual farmers can make up their minds," said Riddell. c-111)o,e 1 �• ' :'V 11 '�• 1846 f,° MUNICIPALITY OF THE Township of Hay T ENDER for Fuel Tenders for the supply of furnace fuel. diesel fuel and gasoline for a two (2) year period commencing May 1. 1988 - April 30, 1990 will be accepted by the undersigned until 12.00 noon Monday, February 29,1988 Tender forms are available at the Township Shed. R.R 1. Zurich. Ontario. or at the Township Office Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted J M Ducharme Clerk -Treasurer Box 250. Zurich. Ontario NOM 2T0 At the seminars to be held across the province, Riddell will discuss the overall impact the trade agree- ment is expected to have on the ag- riculture and food industry. Bob Seguin, director of OMAF's economics and policy co-ordination branch, will provide explanations as to what each commodity group can expect under the bilateral agreement. His analysis is based on studies by ministry staff. A question and an- swer session will follow. The series of meeting to be held in February and March arc: at Kcmptvillc, February 15, New Lis- keard, February 23; Lindsay, Febru- ary 24, Mildmay, Fcbruary 29; An - caster, March 1 and at Trenton, March 22. Huron County Housing Authority Huron County Housing Au- thority has openings for the positions of security tenants for various buildings located in Huron County. Criteria specifies that appli- cants be in good health. Rent will be paid by Huron County Housing Authority in lieu of wages. For further information re- garding these positions please call 524-2637 or 1- 800-265-1720 or write to Huron County Housing Authority 48 The Square GODERICH, Ontario N7A 1M5 A QUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT SINGS ANTHEMS - Matthew Godbolt sang the national anthems of Canada and the United States at the recent Sportsmen's dinner. BEANS FOR A SNACK - Darlene Hooper and Pauline McCann dish up baked beans at the Cook's display at this week'g'Huron Tractor farm indus- try show. Heritage Week starts `our at a Heritage Week reception sponsored by the -Waterloo Region- al Heritage Foundation and Heri- tage Cambridge, a branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Onta- rio Inc. St. Anthony's School in Chalk River, Lakewood Intermediate Heritage Week '88 will get off to a flying- start with a flag -raising ceremony at Queen's Park. On Fcbruary 15, Minister of Culture and Communications Lily Oddie Munro will raise a specially - designed Heritage Week banner in front of the Ontario Legislative Building to officially launch the province -wide celebrations. Ontario Heritage Week, February 15 to 21, is designed to increase awareness of the province's rich heritage -- architectural, historical, multicultural, archeological, and natural heritage -- and hundreds of Heritage Week events will be held in communities, large and small, acroes the province. In Peterborough, the Local Ar- chitectural Conservation Advisory Committee is presenting its sixth annual Heritage Week Walk and Treasure Hunt; the Kcmptvillc and District Historical Society is stag- ing an exhibition in the town hall; and all owners of designated prop- erties in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo will be guests of hon - The readers write Dear Editor: Every year the Junior Farmers have a project which we do. It is called the community betterment project. In the past, we have decided between ourselves what to do for the project each year. "ibis year we decided that the com- munity might dike to help us pick a project. If you have any ideas for what we could do for a project, please inform any of the Junior Farmer members, or call Karen Eve - land at 228-6493. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Karen Evet and Estate Auction Bob Heywood, Auctioneer 235-087d Saturday February 20 at 11 a.m. We have been favoured by the executors to offer by public auction, the property and contents of the estate of the late Mr. Birtle M. Fran- cis of Exeter. The property will be offered on location at 44 John St. E. at 11 a.m. thence to South Huron Rec Centre for dispersal of the furnishings and collectables at 12 noon.(full listing of contents in lat- er issue)_ DESCRIPTION OF`PROPERTY;, An excellent location - situat- ed on pts. of lots 51 and 52, according to Plan 376 of the town of Ex- eter consisting of 75' frontage and 101' depth known as 44 John St. E. An attractive single storey home (with full basement) plus a large . detached garage and workshop . Located 1 block from the post of - ,fico and downtown. Selling subject to reasonable reserve bid, 10% down sale day with the balance owing in 30 days. For viewing contact the auctioneer at 235-0874 or 235-1278. - School in Kenora, and other schools across the province are planning special Heritage Week programs. In Cambridge, some 50 landown- ers of Carolinian Canada properties will be honoured with Natural Heri- tage Stewardship Awards at an awards ceremony hosted by the Grand River Conservation Authori- ty. The Carolinian Canada program is a cooperative effort between gov- ernment and non-government agen- cies to protect 38 critical natural ar- eas in Southwestern Ontario. Page 13A Mint Condition 1985 Cutlass Supreme Brougham Loaded! Phone 235-0555 after six p.m. • STEPHEN TOVVNSW TENDER for the Stephen Township Community Centre Tenders will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. noon Mon- day, February 15th, 1988 for the installation of new pre- painted steel roof to be in- stalled on the main building and front addition only. Specifications can be ob- tained from the Stephen Township Clerk's Office dur- ing business hours. Wilmer D. Wein Clerk Township of Stephen P.O. Box 100 38 Victoria St. E. Crediton, Ontario NOM 'IMO - 234-6331 ,k - County of Huron Tender for 2 - 4 Door Sedans Contracts HC -88-103 & HC -88-104 SEALED TENDERS on. forms and in envelopes avail- able from the office of the un- dersigned will be received until 4:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, March 10, 1988 for the supply of 2 - 4 door Sedans. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Denis B. Merrall, P. Eng. Huron County Engineer Court House, Goderich, Ontario N7A 1M2 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Health of Huron County Invites members of the public to a Public Meeting from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Clinton Town Hall on Tuesday, February 16, 1988 to hear the "One -Stop Access" Review of Proposal Members of the University of Guelph Research Team will be present 10 answer questions. CHAIRMAN - HURON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH • 4 Usborne & Hibbert I Mutual Fire Insurance Company Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Policyholders of the Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held in the Kirk - ton -Woodham Community Centre at 2:00 p.m. on Monday February 15, 1988 to receive and dispose of the Financial and Auditor's reports; to elect Directors and to transact any busi- ness that may rightly come before the meeting. Nominations will be received for the election of two Directors for a three year term. The Directors whose term of office ex- pires are John Hodgert and Robert Gardiner, both of whom are eligible for re-election. Nominations will be received for the election of a Director for a two year term, necessary because of the resignation of Robert Chaffe. LORNE FEENEY E.J. CAERS President Secretary -Manager Article 21 - QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS Any person wishing to seek election or re-election as a Direc- tor must file his intention to stand for election in writing with the secretary of the Corporation at least ten days in advance of an Annual Meeting or Special General Meeting called for the pur- pose of electing Directors. 1