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st tribune march 10 j 993 p5 editors mail mayor states budget process is far from complete dear editor it is most unfortunate that the story headlined minimum 4 take hike for residents left the reader believing that there would be a tax increase of not less that four per cent when the budget process is far from completion this article has caused great concern to our residents this same story was also repeated provision of good health care should be the right of every ontario citizen dear editor i am sending you an excerpt from a letter i wrote to former ontario health minister francis lankin that might be of interest to your readers i would also like to express my concern about the proliferation of private health clinics which are financially prohibitive to the average person what is happening to universal access to good health care if doctors are recommending private clinics over ohip covered clinics is it because they are perceived to be supe rior i think in our wealthy country that the provision of good health care should be the right of every citizen no matter what our financial circumstances at the same time i am willing to pay the cost of such a system i think we all would acknowledge that good health acquired through prevention intervention or rehabilita tion is the single most important factor for a good life rita berzins stouffville uxbridge and district chamber of commerce uxposition 93 trade show may 6 7 8th for more information call lois bushel 8527683 8525680 tree seedling workshops the ministry of natural resources currently has an abundance of tree seedlings available for private planting in the spring of 1 993 information sessions to explain how these seedlings can be purchased as well as proper handling planting and tending techniques will be held at the following locations mon mar 22 1993 730 pm to 930 pm optimist club 56 forhan drive newmarket wed mar 171993 730 pm to 930 pm halton hills library and cultural centre 9 church street georgetown wed mar 24 1993 730 pm to 930 pm latcham centre 121 queen street port perry for more information please contact george taylor at ministry of natural resources maple district office 10401 dufferin po box 7400 maple ontario l6a 1s9 tel 4168327297 renseignements en frangais 416 8327204 ontario on several radio stations the treasurer and i have tried to explain to those who have called that council has not finalized the 1993 budget the process will include the items mentioned but they may not necessarily be the reason for a 1993 increase should there be one budgets are a long and complicated procedure in fairness to all we really must not assume percentages and figures until the budget process is near finalized we hope to complete this task in april and a press release of all the facts will be distributed at that time i thank the tribune for this opportunity to explain to all residents that the percentage increase has not yet been estab lished fran sainsbury mayor whitehurchstoufrville emerald hills golf country club is not only for golf we are also a fine first class restaurant we invite you to come and relax in the casual elegance of our dining room and experience only the best in fine cuisine and service weekdays from 5 pm to 9 pm what could be better on a sunday than to indulge yourself in a relaxed dining atmosphere overlooking one of the regions most satisfying courses tabic dhote dinner menu from 22 per person alacarte17 make sunday a day of sheer enjoyment we feature crisp clean snow and beautiful scenery in a winter wonderland so bring your snowshoes your toboggan or your cross country skis bring your children too theyre always welcome and enjoy our fabulous sunday brunch embrace the experience sunday brunch 14 95 per person children 7 to 12 7 children under 7 eat free for reservations call emeqald hills golf country club children welcome only major credit cords accepted 7 gst 8 pst and service charges apply 8881100 aurora road eioouihgton noao emerald hills golf a cc stouffy1ue road o z kixw micnxm 0wi c x highway 7 x a x t highway 0f t s r i i inhome consultations by appointment interior exterior painting wallpaper installation call for a free estimate 6601 main street success square plaza stouffville painting papering 6403075