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Clinton News-Record, 1986-06-04, Page 4Page 4,-,CLINTON NEWS- M CORP, WE MR Ciifttan Naltttl•ttw.4ord f. puR•I$h@d .oth Wodnpsa,y WI.R P" Pon 9tt, Cpntafl, On$rn ie, CaneAta MOM 11.4 1. i„ +4:.9+14 *. • Suborn iptiop f1aO: • CpcpPOP-#41.04 Sr. Clf z n. *:14.44 ppr ypor 1t.4«A, forelffrt 9*4.00 ppm!. yls:or NESDAY, JUNE 4, 19•86 lit Ip rpill*F4t;9m1, got wpcgn 14laIM ,. idi by thw poll* ofllcs unA!r the pttrillt nul*0! P417. The Wglf014110110 f1149,11900001 h 1**4 th&ffura„tl f04f *Plo4ar4. tow** In, 1111. and 'rho Clinton New Ira..feoodwd IR 140$. 1.otol,pra!►. swam x,744. Incorporating THE BLYTH STANDARD J. HOWARD AITKEN - Publisher ANNE NAREJKO - Editor GARY HAIST - Advertising Manager MARY ANN HOLLENBECK - Office Manager Display advertising rates available on request. Ask for Rate Card No. 15 effective Oc- tober 1, 114. Budget is in line No one likes to pay any more than they have to, but to avoid becoming a stagnant community, council must produce a budget that will allow growth yet not make taxpayers dip too deeply into their pockets. The 1986.budget, introduced by council on June 2, saw taxes increase by 6.59 per cent. It did not contain any extravagant expenditures be t revnue expen- ditures which will both enhance the town and may produce e in the long run. One major expense falls under the planning and development category. Council has increased the expenditure for industrial from $5,079 to $23,750 - a jump of 367.61 per cent. This may seem like an excessive amount of money, but if the town can show they have interest in attracting industrial clientele, those seeking land or space will be much more interested in settling in this area. The $23,750 put into this account will go towards getting the industrial land located at the south-west corner of town into shape. A road will be constructed a water main put in and brochures will be produced to pro- mote the area. In this case, the old saying, "You have to spend money to make money" holds true. they are As for the street lights and sanitary sewer system expenses, legitimate because equipment must be maintained so large replacement bills can be avoided. An increase of 6.59 per cent may seem high, but when you break the budget down, there is very little, if anything, council could,lhave, cutback on. - by Anne Narejko. Perks I've often wondered what it would. be like to have structured work hours. You know the type of job that you punch in at 9 a.m. and leave at 5 p.m. Or perhaps a job that has some shift work -11 p.m. to 7.a.m. or 3p.m. to 11 p.m. In the world of journalism, at least on community newspapers, we very seldom know exactly when our day will end. We may be fortunate enough to end the day at 5 p.m. or something may be happening at night so we leave the office for a few hours, only to return and pick up a camera and head out again later in the evening. But as in all jobs, being a journalist has its advantages. When covering assignments we have an opportunity to take in events we might not see otherwise. We also get to met a lot of people, and every once in awhile we get treated to something special. Last weekend local editors, ad managers and newspaper owners were invited Announcement disregards freedom Dear Editor, On Apr. 3;� Mu ay .'.Elston Ontar' o's minister of health, announced that sevennad- 8` ditional health care occupations will soon become licensed under new legislation. Naturopaths, who have been regulated under the Drugless Practitioners Act for 60 years, will no longer be eligible ler licensing if the proposed act is passed. Elton's announcement showed a shocking disregard for the health , and freedom of choice of the people of Ontario. There are 140 practising naturopaths in this province. If their licensing board is dismantled, people will have no assurance that persons calling themselves naturopaths have the proper qualifications. At present, seven years of full time study and clinical practice are required for entry into the pro- fession. Under the new law, the only option open tp people who feel they have been poor- ly treated by unqualified practitioners will be costly court action. Prevention of illness receives far too little attention in our current health care system. Rather than health, disease seems to be the major focus. Naturopaths work with their clients to develop resistance to disease through healthy lifestyles. In addition; the profession uses treatments which bolster attars the body's natural immune disease does take hold. Elston was recently quoted as saying he wanted to "...create, the image that we are concerned with health and not just disease." His decision to deregulate naturopathy con- tradicts his own stated goals for the health ministry. It is in the best interests of the public to be free to choose from a variety of health care alternatives. By acting to limit the rights of naturopaths to practise in Ontario, the Liberal government is undermining preven- tive health care and needlessly restricting the options available to the public. In light of the present conflict between the government and the Ontario Medical Association, who have a stake in limiting competition, one wonders what deals might have been made behind the scenes. on this issue. Brian Van Rooyen Toronto system when Names of seniors wanted Dear Editor: The Stanley Township Sesquicentennial Committee wishes to compile a list of Stanley Township babies born in 1986 and senior citizens 80 or older born, Bayfield prrior residing in Stanley Township, o prior to incorporation. If you know of anyone in either of these groups please give names to Joyce Dowson 565-2523,Carol Simons. 482-9970 or Jean Rathwell 262-5292 as soon as possible. Sincerely, Joyce Dowson, R.R. 1, Varna, Ont NOM 2R0 Support is appreciated Dear Editor: Listed below is a list of the winners in the Knights of Columbus 1986 Charities Raffle (draw held in Toronto on' May 17 at the On- tario annual convention). We do appreciate the support of those of you who bought tickets and are only sorry we weren't lucky enough to come up with a winner in our area this year. However, we can all find consolation in the fact that our dollars have gone for a worthwhile purpose - the principal recipient being the Ontario Ar- thritis Society. to brunch at the Benmiller Inn. Also present for the afternoon were the partners who shared the ownership of the establishment. It turned out to be a fascinating afternoon. The first order of the day was to partake in a few cocktails. From there it was on to the dining area. Usually when groups of people go out, they sit with the people that they know the best, but when I went to sit down at the media table, there were no seats left. That meant I had to sit with the owners. At first I was a bit apprehensive, after all, what would I have to say to people who were talking about their summer trips to Europe, a stop over in Paris or their latest cruise? But my fear didn't last long, in fact, they seemed very intrigued with my job and my boyfriend's job. Those sitting at the table seemed to dab- ble in a variety of things. The man sitting across from me was a lawyer and he was also involved in another restaurant. He was also very much into reggae music which took me by surprise. The lady sitting beside me wrote a food column for a magazine and makes three dimensional cakes. The lady across from her highly reccouunended thern. True to the Inn's reputation, the meal was delicious. The atmosphere at the Benmiller in is friendly, elegant, yet very down to earth. Thin could be partially due to the decor. Those who have visited the Inn undoubted- ly have noticed the way they use bits and pieces from various. articles to decorate the entire building. For example, a hub of an old wooden wheel was cleaned up and made into a lamp base. This just goes to show that one man's junk is another man's treasure. The atmosphere was great, the food was superb and the company was certainly good. I couldn't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Paper Collection Don't forget to bundle up your old newspapers and put them out at the curb so the Londesboro Lions can collect them this Saturday. Music Festival By Anne Narejko Sincerely, Bryan Lavis Grand. Knight St. Joseph's Council Knights of Columbus. Plymouth Van, Patil Paradis; Pontiac 6000, Donna Trepasso; Plymouth Caravelle, Al Scott; Buick Skyhawk, Mike Harmston; Ford Mustang, M. Travers; Alliance, E. Latendresse; Ford Tempo, .Joseph Patrie; Ford Escort, William Burnham; Plymouth Reliant, Joe Lange; Pontiac Acadian, T. Iaboni and safety standards. Measures of science and technology to the future of accept the basic principle underlying out national health care system: that no patient against toxics Ontario and will help students link thehave to extra for ser.. - science they study in school to the science in svhoulesd that are supposed tore medicalaly iri- Environo co Minister Jim Bradley has the world around them. sic ed h the first place. The publicly crit pledged to continue tough action against Education Minister Conway said the pro- believes that thisirprinciplelae.ise fgovern government polluters in the wake of a Toronto study gram will focus on four key areas including: and cannot be compromised," said Elston; thl which showed unacceptably high levels of -development of science. curriculum for The Health Minister explained that there toxic chemicals in Ontario food. Bradley Kindergarten to Grade 6 in- a way that are two extremely important reasons for said the high levels of toxic chemicals, in- devotes more time and attention to this im- proceedingtwoawith legislation. The reasons is to eluding dioxin were cause for genuine portant area in the early school years: -sup- rotect patients from having to pay extra concern. - port for teachers at the elementary eve The presence of toxic contaminants in On- through training and retraining in science charges. Our health care system is base e _ the principle of universal access. tario food was made public in a study paper education: - provision of the necessary leer The Liberal government in Ontario is fun presented by, . the City of Toronto at the ning materials in both English and French da he opposed to a i stexri World Large Lakes Conference in Michigan. and equipment for science education at the d care,p there two-tiereds standardm Bradley told members of the Legislature, "I elementary level; -and a public awareness oof health for the whereand isone for the rest will not be satisfied until we have campaign in science education to encourage of care. the rich another *two -eared eliminated these substances from our food the support and active participation of of us. care ns rejectedeje decadessuchago when chain." parents, school boards and members of the medicarehwass first introduced. Then A recent study, prepared by the Environ- private sector. unanimous passing of the Canada Health ment Ministry for the Ministry ofboth of Cornmohs Agriculture and Food, revealed low levels of Winisk Declared A Disaster. Area a n d n 1984 e4 S e n a t e the reaffirmed tt h a t dioxin in Ontario apples. , "More testing is clearly called for, and we The northern native community of Winisk commitment. are doingit for fruits, as well a milk, meat has been officially declared a disaster area Secondly, the Canada Health Act imposes " Bradley stated. He in- by the Ontario governinent. Two members a penalty on those provinces where extra- dicated is allowed to continue. Elston the City ofToronto polluters taken by the the town's buildings were killedes of the Winiok band were stroyed when plained that proceeding with the legislati ex - the hard line againstp the Ontario Environment Ministry on behalf of the On- the Winisk River overflowed its banks.. it lupermit e th t$5 milhon a Year currently b, tario Liberal government. He said he agrees Minister of Northern Development and h the report's recommendations s that a Nigislatu eRene that thetcommunityinformed Winisk the ede al governmeet becausesome adeo- broadrnment program of source reduction is the on g am. An ly sensible way to cut the amount of toxic° can now receive financial assistance under tors extra -bill. thereby in going into the environment and the interministerial coisaster relief mmitt e, hsistance eaded byte wi l remove the double jeopardy thatextra- When into our food. of will Co- When my and Fhere at ood firsteh and Ministry ere Ministrydinatthe provincial response and work withheld from Ontario, and additional $53 esides the federal funds Agriculture andis taken out of might be problems 'with contaminants in with the federal government in delivering million ockets for medical are that is supposed to atients' fruit, we asked the Environment Ministry to Ontario's relief initiatives. p analyze apples for dioxin haveljust ' 'Winisk band recoveror gand requirements from the principle the be instired in accessibility fors all and the .ace. The furans. These results, disaster is an airport to bring in supplies practice of extra -billing by some cannot co - and build a new community. Fontaine said exist. the main concerrt� of Chief George Hunter of It is the responsibility of the Ontario the Winisk banns to get an early start on Liberal government to ensure that all pa - the airport at the new townsite of tients have access to the physicians of their - Peawanuk, 40 kilometers upriver. The meetpro- choice, care that they he Bare able l to se ek ane necessary vince has arranged for Chief Hunterhealth on - with representatives of the federal govern- straints, and that they are fully covered by ment and the provincial interministerial their health insurance plan and do not have committee in order to get the new airport to play tora for these services in n has said. "This is aOcommit- lt as ltickly as possible. A it i a G received from the Environment Ministry laboratory, do not confirm the Toronto Board of Health finding in apples. My government recognized the need to test food when. it promised to build a world- class food quality laboratory in the recent speech from the throne. Planning is well under way for the facility, which could be operational within two years. It will ensure that food products meet established quality over budget ReadersupSet Open letter to Mr. Peterson: Ment programs are long-term com- words of a senior forestry teohni- imitments to long-term resources and re - In the re- cian in the Win ham District, "this year we t ire consistent and stable funding. They have no forestryg program". ,.also require wellytrained, experienced, vP g . This is not the first time that seasonal . °career -oriented technicians to implement employees have faced lay-offs, but it is the there. have panted first time that the forestry budget for the This year, as usual, We t tree panting district has been cut so drastically that 500,000 trees in the district, b p Turn to page 5� of the 10 technicians have been laid offwith little hope for recall. There remain only two" permanent staff members to handle an area the n+4 Grand up stretches from Ora that t ne shore of Lake Huron almost.�o° incardi ,f east to Harristoii and ListeWel, nd south hi. Stratford and St. Maary' over 't .s miles. , What is the purpose of haphazard Wiling weh to in the pastfew Year' 4n gubjee, „t matrag �'yeees q LOTw, use -*crit` 'tui the Weeds in. Little thanks very much'+ It is the best seen100 years. Edw1n Joe tfOl er. My ministry. now' monitors milk, meat, e other res des to the extent that our current To Receive Final Reading reside p laboratory permits. - Seience in Elena entaryScheie' • Legislation to end extra -billing by doctors "One of the central messages in science in Ontario will go before the *louse for third education must be that science is a part of and final eading. In making this announce - all our lives,"Education Minister Sean Con- ment, Health Minister Murray Elston• in - way told members of the Legislature formed members of, the legislature on the recently. results of over 10 months of negotiations bet- literacy ween representatives of the Ontario Liberal . in order to improve technological in our young people,°ag�recommended in a , government and the Ontario Medical 1084 Science Council„ of Canada report, he Association, • re have been has announced at ; $3 rJsilion program to Over the past 10 months, the renew oducntioit ifl.ti )_y end • a number of informal discussions and a junior divisions of Ontarlo sch els. This in- series of 11 formal meetings. „ to reach a "Regrettably e were unable tiative reflects the litieY'ai gcv"eirnlmerit a iter y w pro mise bei q ment that. has been made, ands p mise that we will keep. Recreation Grants Grants recently announced for the ridin l. of Huron -Middlesex include the following: Town of Goderich-Provincial grant of $25,000 under Parks Assistance Act for fur- . ther development of St. Christopher's Beath Approved Park. Town of Seaforth Experience '86 grant of $1,687, to be used to test the need for a summer program co- ordinator. Village of Hensall-Experience '86 grant of $1,074 "Youth Working Together' program. To organize and encourage youth volunteers to assist • in the social and .p *Wel development of children. Village of urieli-txperiencc '$6 grant of $1,645 for a fruits and vegetables for pesticides and Extra Billing Ban coni ltiirixfit addressed .iii last; Month's •Sp h eec from the Throne, to;ezcellettce and relevance' in: eddticatier , , 1 'ilio: program re+r r 1 1ey tl of negotiated settlement, Something Which the playground site swim rograrn. Township . overnment hod genuine'lyr Hoped, to '1' ekerrsmith4E er1ence '86 grant of hieve:esnissto told the' House'..' $2 u - a E'Stirrimerr Fun" program. 1 1 3 torr r O , r�enresentatiVe :were unable to - - ., "1`lje p $.