Times-Advocate, 1999-03-31, Page 88
Exeter Times–Advocate
Wednesday, March 31, 1999
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EDITORIAL
Mike Harris's recor
on debt... it's
not what you
mih.t think
Those who have accepted the wisdom
of the Harris Tories massive changes
to our province always pointed to one
inescapable fact... that the huge debt accu-
mulated during the Bob Rae government
left us with few options. Our fiscal house
was a mess, our economic outlook •poor
and our annual deficit was soaring out of
control.
The Conservatives were elected on a
mandate to fix our economic problems. But
nearly four years later, and after no small
sacrifice to our cherished institutions of
health care and eduction, the problem
remains.
Today, Ontario is one of the last provinces
to slay the deficit beast. Even the anemic
economy of Quebec - plagued by separation
anxiety - has managed to pull itself out of
the red in less time than the Mike Harris
Conservatives.
Perhaps the problem could have been
fixed earlier by delaying the promised tax
increases. Conservatives will tell you that
reducing taxes actually increased govern-
ment revenue by stimulating consumer
spending. Economists are split on that one.
But where is the light at the end of the tun-
nel? After the next election?
Are we better off, as Harris claims?
Why have the Conservatives not eliminat-
ed the deficit this year? Are they too busy
spending money making TV commercials
telling us how much better off we are?
Why are we $22 billion more in debt,
$7,500 more for each household in
Ontario, since the Tories took office in
1995?
Why is the province's credit rating the
same as it was under Bob Rae's watch?
In opposition Harris called debt,
"deferred taxes."
Perhaps he should remember that before
he boasts over the airwaves yet again
about reducing our taxes.
Reprinted from St. Marys Journal -Argus
Trying not to jinx the Irish
I don't want to jinx them, but the Lucan Jr. D Irish
hockey team seems destined for a date with the All -
Ontario championship cup.
You could say it's Lucan's year since they haven't
won all the marbles in over 11 years though they
served as bridesmaids for four straight years after
that win (they were Jr. D's Buffalo Bills).
Yes, they still have to get by the Port
Stanley Lakers. At press, the Irish were up
two games to one with game four at Port yes-
terday night. The Lakers are good, but the
Irish have too many weapons at their dispos-
al for Port Stanley to come out on top (I hope
I'm not putting the proverbial cart before the
horse here).
If (or when) the Irish persevere versus the
Lakers, they'll take on the winner of the
Wellesley/Hagersville series with the
Applejacks in control of the series.
Wellesley, the defending Jr. D champs,
ruled the McConneIl Conference just like
Lucan ruled the Yeck Conference during the regular
season. The Applejacks have a tool Lucan doesn't
have, though. Wellesley's returning players have the
experience of making it all the way to the provincial
final and winning a hard fought, to the limit series
versus Exeter.
None of Lucan's players have this important tool,
at least at the junior level.
What the Irish do have is a focus they didn't have
last year when they trampled over the competition
during the regular season and, rolled over on their
bellies for Seaforth in the first round of the playoffs.
The disappointing loss is ingrained in the players'
and coaches' minds and they will try to never let it
happen again.
On the ice, Lucan has strong goaltending from
Mike Boyce and backup Marc Williams. They have
the creative offensive line of Justin Mulligan (the
regular season Yeck scoring champ), Kevin Dunbar
and Mark Phillips. They have a long bench and scor,
ing from the second and third lines. They have a
solid, experienced blueline led by captain Mike
Jaremchenko. And the Irish have a one-two punch
behind the bench in co -coaches Jason Bukala and
Bill Bourne who match each other off nicely —
Bukala the fiery one, Bourne the quiet thinker.
Lucan's special teams, especially while shorthand-
ed, have shined brilliantly so far through the play-
offs. The Irish seem to score at least one shorthand-
ed goal every game and add a powerplay goal, or
two for good measure.
The Irish have also outplayed the competition at
even strength and have outmuscled (and
roughed up) teams when they've had to.
The Irish are a balanced bunch and
Wellesley (or Hagersville) will have to pull
out all the stops or ride a hot goalie to
repeat as Jr. D champs. Otherwise there
will be a snazzy new championship banner
for the Lucan Arena at the start of next sea-
son.
Let's not forget the Hawks...
The Exeter Jr. D Hawks held their season
ending banquet/awards night at the Exeter
Legion Saturday night. Kudos to Hawks
secretary Anne Sullivan who organized a
terrific evening that included a roast beef dinner
with all the trimmings, the hardware parade and
musical entertainment by Roy's Garage.
Of special note: along with the gravy and horse-
radish, ketchup was on hand for those who dared
commit the faux pas to openly spread the common
condiment on their meat. Good news to the players
mothers and girl friends: not one player was seen
squirting the stuff on their plates.
On a sad note, coach Scott Bogart's first year
behind the bench will be his last. Bogart announced
his departure during Saturday's festivities as did
assistant coach Steve Matthews. Assistant coach
Dave Dalrymple said he'd like to be back with the
Hawks and is expected to vie for the head coach
position.
Bogart said he'd like to stay involved with the
Hawks in some capacity but can't put in the effort
the players deserve to be their coach. Bogart took
the helm of a team in transition and accomplished
the main goal of making the playoffs. Who knows to
what heights he might have led the Hawks next sea-
son. Bogie, you will be missed.
CRAIG
BRADFORD
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