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QUEENS PARK REPORT By Bill Hodgson York economy becomes sluggish to the point budget has done just that I think he has managed to walk this fine line superbly and Id like in this column review some of the highlights of the Budget The reduction of the retail sales tax from per cenl to percent until January will provide he tem porary stimulation the economy needs Halfway house for alcoholics in Aurora still eligible for provincial funds NEWMARKET The on againoff again halfway house in Aurora for chronic alcoholics is apparently on again but back to square one The York Regional MultiDisciplinary on Alcoholism and Addiction learned al a meeting that while it considered its application for government funds was al the completion stage the government saw it dif ferently Dave Pitt from the Ministry of Community and Social Services said he thought their ap plication was at the preliminary singe The meeting with Mr Pitt was prompted natural result is jobs and jobs are what v time the drop in government almost a per cent drop in the complement of the civil service will minimize any jtotential inflationary In i ho past three years the question of housing supply has been consistently upgraded in relative priority to other items in the range provincial responsibilities The liudgcl confirms our all out inn fulfill the housing needs of the people of Ontario Over a half a billion dollars more than housing related programs An innovative plan I grants of Si to first time home buyers is lie by young couples Improved succession duty it of compensation for collecting ftder The fact is Hie of On tario is ally sound have one of the best credit ratings in the world I with my colleague Dial this budget will be an important King tells Queens Park its a slow poke KING TOWNSHIP for the planned housing Township council ex- developments in King pressed dissatisfaction City and On- last week with the Housing altitude of poration also will be the provincial govern- asked Iho reason for the in bringing senior long delay citizens housing lo King Mayor Margaret Council has directed spoke for council applications for two yei York licence for cabbies vetoed again you see She Region York Cab said a swipe at regional taxi licence council last week and proximately Unit denied BASEBALL REGISTRATION For boys aged 6 to 21 Saturday April 19 Community Centre am to pm Upper Canada Mall am to 3 pm Fees 7 per player maximum per family NEWMARKET BASEBALL ASSOCIATION CALL John Lot Doug McNern 8958374 SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER bird of Now more ever it pays to RUMBLE TRACTOR Hitch upES RENTALS GORMLEY toMassc procedures be followed in applying for grants The must In addition a statement of general intent provide detailed information about the program financial projections and building plans the through the at ion general intent and general building plan minislr expects the detailed in- before it will make a ruling on a grant Ministerial grants will cover per of the cost of renovations to the building and per of operating expenditures to ceiling of The ministry would also pay jier of the cost of acquiring a new building should Hie decide against Hie St mortized over years However Iho is concerned that the Salvation Army officials have approved the program for the St properly which it now owns It will also responsible for Hie an per cent financing winch must In raised by the committee Counterfeit case A preliminary hearing Toronto man charged aSl with passing bogus Peter Ambrose bills in the Aurora- appeared before Judge Clare Morrison last week on counterfeit i for trial by judge charges and elected trial Dec and Now That Spring Is Here Nielsens Has A Bike For You ley In drawing up detailed and drawings for renovations lo the old church committee if However lhe said Friday planned to renovate the building at a cost of about to provide a more intimate at mosphere for the rcsidenis would be open to receptive altering church He said lhe ministry would be flexible Moore will work out the details HONDA Ij 1 if rides on ctctj Nielsens Aurora GREENHAMS FASHION CONSULTANTS with over 50 years II you are lashion minded and quality conscious our high standards will appeal to you It is our policy to outfit our male customers with their every clothing needs For Spring our shelves and racks are over flowing with beautiful new imported goods and many creations designed exclusively lor the Greenham stores At Greenhams we advise rather than sell on GENTLEMENS APPAREL Come for a ride in my MGB Come for a ride and you will see Just one ride and you will know How it feels to be out and on the go And free- In my MGB THE GREAT ESCAPE British Motors Ltd 95 Eagle St