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_ few members _ sitting. Simcoe EastMPPreleases Classified a year-end report. 'Learning period forme' by Allan McLean, MPP Simcoe East It has been a year and eight months since my election to the Ontario Legislature, and I can honestly say this has been a learning period for me. And I'd like to take this opportunity to outline for you just what I do as a MPP. It is often suggested that because' _ the Legislature is not in session for all twelve months of the year, the MPPs must have a great deal of free time. Although this per- ception is not un- common, many people are beginning to realize that their elected representatives do work full time at their jobs. I'd like, if I may, to quote the late Don O'Hearn, who served some 40 years as a reporter at Queen's Park. After relating some of the members' duties, he said in an article: "...and don't be eynical about him. Your member is one of the hardest working people in your com- munity." When the legislature is in session, Parliament meets on a daily basis to debate new legislation or to enact laws. The Ontario Legislature is normally in session from October to December and from Mid-March to the end of June. While the house is in session, the standing committees also meet on a regular basis, their responsibilities are to review the estimates or budgets of the various ministries and to review legislation before it proceeds for third reading. Their hours generally correspond to the hours that the Legislature is in session, although there are many occasions on which these committees continue past the Legislature's normal hours. As a backbencher, I sit on two of the stan- ding committees, and I can honestly tell you that hours of preparation are needed to serve effectively on these committees. Often a great volume of material has to be read in order to be properly prepared. I might also point out that the media sometimes comment on the fact that there are in the main chamber of the Legislature while it is In fact, this is quite in order. In many ~ eases this is because the members are attending committee meetings or attending to other duties related to their jobs. i a While the legislature is sitting, members are also expected to attend their caucus meetings on a regular basis in order to discuss what position their parties will take on a particular issue. In the meantime, a good member cannot ignore his responsibility to his constituents. These include arranging appointments for in- dividuals or municipal delegations with ministers: briefing the minister prior to their arrival, and many, many other functions. Personally, I find this aspect of my job as a politician most rewarding. But action is being taken by Queen's Park. For example, in the spring provincial budget we saw work on important public works stepped up so that jobs would be available during the current slowdown. In addition, these works will ensure our communities have the services to attract new business and _in- vestment. Take a look around the area, and you will see the province helping out with significant local projects. In Port MeNicoll we see a new community hall finished, work begun on a new library, as well as water and sewage works. Repairs just approved last week. Then there is_ par- ticipation in a $2 million water and sewage project in Victoria Harbour, new water lines and street paving in Waubaushene. In Midland we _ see participation in downtown revitalization to the tune of over $600 thousand. In Coldwater, road work has resulted in a new high speed highway entrance to the com- munity and a four-lane highway from 93 to the community and tenders will soon be called for extension of the janes to Waubaushene. Then in Medonte Township we see a commitment of $100 thousand for improving the Ingram sideroad over the next three years. In Tay we see a new bridge and extra funds available for community works. New elevators for disabled in Coldwater and Orillia Legions. Supplementary for Orillia, Mara, Rama which were substantial. Tender open today for Oro Line Nine plus several other projects. But the province does not stop there. _ We have been working with business and _ in- dustry. For example, the Ontario government has co-operated with other levels of govern- ment to keep open plants that are operating below capacity. We are providing wage sup- plements to these operations so that men will be kept on the line, rather than laid off. And then there is retraining and _- skill training. Part of the problem facing governments) and business these days is that as well as facing the challenge of an economic slowdown, we must react to rapid technological change. Microtechnology, ro- boties, biotechnology and all sorts of "ologies and isms"' are bursting on the scene every day. Last year the Ontario Government spent $8 million on skill training programs in our community colleges. This year we are con- tinuing our commitment to skill training, and have joined in a national skill training program to further improve the many opportunities young people, and ex- perienced workers, enjoy in learning new trades. I must mention the Orillia waterfront development. This development will be an . impressive draw for the Huronia Tourist district, and as Midland waterfront develops more tourist dollars will come to the area. This year's statisties for Huronia show that, despite the poor weather this summer, tourism was up during June, July and August. Surveys of local tourist homes, hotels and motels show occupancy at 78.1 per cent for this summer - two per cent higher than last year's figures. The majority of visitors to our area remain tourists from the "Golden Triangle"' - from Toronto, Oshawa, Whitby and Hamilton. If tourism in Huronia is to be increased, we must further encourage our fellow Ontarians to come north and enjoy the many _ splendid tourist facilities and scenic vistas our' area has to offer. While the province is working on building up these strengths, none of us at Queen's Park are ignoring the seriousness of our current situation. The statistics speak for themselves. Cor- porate profits, for example, have declined dramatically. In 1981, these profits declined 10.5 per cent. During the first three months of 1982 they fell an astonishing 50.1 per cent. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED eve + OPPORTUNITIES OF A LIFE TIME 'Start thinking about yourself and about the thing youwould like to be doing. For more information, see your Military Career Counsellor at the Mobile Recruitment Centre, 9 Dec. 12 noo 525 Dominio 526-2224 There's No Life Like i 1 to 4:30.p.m. % THE CANADIAN B ARMED FORCES 96 Required immediately written. business contacts. This is a contract p in February 1983. fA per annum. Respond to B Closing date | P.M. Research Assistant The successful candidate will have proven ability and relevant experience in the following areas: - Knowledge and experience with young adults and their employment difficulties. - Excellent communication skills, both oral and - Wide range of local, social, educational and - Problem solving abilities. idland, Ontario. r applications is December 6, 1982 3 ination date 0,000 - 22,000 95,96 COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS games, total prize $4 Don Special! and hiddey from previous week. Bonanza, min. $150. 36 cards $8.00 (4 dif Extra cards 2 for 2 MONSTER BINGO Thursday, December 2 Legion Hall, St. Vincent St., Barrie Prent colours). Next proceeds go to ihe Arthritis Society. 94,96 Turkey Bingo, Wyevale Orange Hall, Fri., Dec. 10, 8 p.m. #il welcome. Sponsore y Wyevale OBA LOL and, P W96, W98 HAPPY NEW YEA, Free eee sponsored y Imvale and Lions Club Royal Can Branch n Legion Elmvale, will held at the Elmvale Arena on Sunday, Dec. 12, 1982, from 2-4 p.m. Santa Claus will attend and hand out treats. W96,W98 AUCTION SALES Meat slicer, ktail bar and assort toys and Christmas Mecorations. Brent Magill No. 21., Auctionee§. 96,97 NOTICES AUCTION SALES Liquidation Aucti Dec. 4, 1982, 10:30 Wasaga InnRestaur, Hwy 26, 2 miles n Stayner. 6,000 assorted restaurant e Large gas burners, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND/ OR CLAIMANTS All persons having claims against the Estate of Marjorie Edith Gray, late of the Village of Port McNicoll, in the County of Simcoe, Proprietress, deceased, who died on or about the 14th day of August, 1982, are required to file the same with the undersigned solicitors on or before the 31st day of December, 1982, after which date the assets may be_ distributed among those persons entitled thereto, having regard only to those claims which have been filed. DATED at Midland, Ontario, this 26th day November, A.D., ; HAC KieR,IGNAC, RICE isters and icitors 6 King Street, P.O. Box 518 Midland, Ontario L4R 4L3 Solicitors for the Estate of Marjorie Edith Gray. 96,98,100. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All persons having claims against the Estate of Edna Ruby Cormier, late of R.R. No. 1, Victoria Harbour, in the County of Simcoe, Homemaker, deceased, who died on or about the 19th day of September, 1982, are hereby notified to send particulars of the same to the undersigned _ solicitors on or before the 29th day of December, 1982, after which date the aforementioned Estate Barristers & Solicitors, P.O. Box 71, 525 Elizabeth Street, Midland, Ontario L4R 4K6 Solicitors for the Estate of Edna Ruby Cormier 94,96,98 Fire Depart obtained at the business hours. Please submit ap 13, 1982. Don Notice Village of Victoria Harbour Cadeau, Fire Chief, Village of Victoria Harbour, P.O. Box 40, Victoria Harbour, Ont. 96 NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All persons having claims against the Estate of Mary Agnes Maheu, late of the Village of Port McNicoll, in the County of Simcoe, Widow, deceased, who died on or about the 28th day of September, 1982, are hereby notified to send particulars of the same to the undersigned solicitors on or. before the 22nd = day of December, 1982 after which date the aforementioned Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims filed. DATED fa idland Ontario, this 2 of November, 1 Symon e, ers & Solicitors, P.O. Box 71, 525 Elizabeth Street, Midland, Ontario L4R 4K6 Solicitors for the Estate of Mary Agnes Maheu 96,98,100 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All persons having claims against the Estate of Ella Mae Corbett, late of the Town of Midland, in the County of Simcoe, Retired Weaver, Widow, deceased, who died on or about the 25th dav of August, 1982 are hereby notifiedto send particulars of the same to the undersigned solicitors on or before the 31st day of December, 1982 after which date the aforementioned Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims t iled. ise, Barristers & Solicitors, P.O. Box 71, 525 Elizabeth Street, Midland, Ontario L4R 4K6 Solicitors for the Estate of Ella Mae Corbett 96,98,100. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND/ OR CLAIMANTS All persons having claims of any kind whatsoever against the estate of Harold Nash, late of the Village of Elmvale, in the County of Simcoe, Retired Clerk, who died on or about the 10th day of September, 1982, are required to file the same with the undersigned solicitors on or before 3rd the day of Dec 982, after which d t assets may strbuted amo se persons enti , having only to those claims which have been filed. Dated at Midland, Ontario, this 2nd day of November, A.D. 1982. TESKEY, HEACOCK, & FERGUSON, Barristers and Solicitors, 361 King Street, Midland, Ontario. Solicitors for the estate of Harold Nash 92,94,96. Wednesday, December 1, 1982, Page 41