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Page 8 'TERRACE BAY/SCHREIBER NEWS Wednesday, September 20, 1989 Pouliot calls for reduction in cable T.V. taxes The following letter concerns the level of federal and provincial tax being levied against cable T.V. subscribers in Northern Ontario. It was forwarded by Lake Nipigon MPP Gilles Pouliot to Otto Jelinek, MInister of National Revenue and Remo. Mancini, Minister of Revenue. Dear Ministers: Allow me to once again remind you both of the impact that federal and provincial tax policies is hav- ing on T.V. Cable subscribers i in Northern Ontario. In 1983, the federal government levied an ad valorem tax of 6 per cent on cable services. Since that time it has escalated to 11 per cent with a promise that these revenues would be specifically earmarked for the Broadcast Development Fund. This tax was to be a temporary tax as an amendment to the Excise Tax Act and in 1988 became the Telecommunications Service Tax. Since most T.V. reception in Northern Ontario is brought in by satellite, it means that cable opera- tors must pass on new program ser- vice charges to customers, thus increasing the federal and provin- result in a federal/provincial tax levy of $2.38. In Northern Ontario cable operators charge $25 for a system delivering satellite pro- grams and the combined tax is $4.97. This results in more than double taxes even though the num- Telecommunications Association is lobbying for a flat or maximum tax for cable services in Northern Ontario and I respectfully urge- both of you to lessen the tax bur- den on Northern subscribers. Your cooperation and action cial tax grab. ber of channel options in many __ based ona sense of equity and fair- In Southern Ontario a $12 basic cases are much fewer. ness will be greatly appreciated. cable service monthly rate would The Ontario Cable ase SIPS Pe EES sia saeiaimial eit --_ Birth AnnoynGement Jessica is pleased to announce the arrival of her baby sister Jaclyn Joan on May 22, 1989 weighing in at 10 lbs 7 ozs Proud parents are Jack & Madge Richardson proud grandparents are John Atkinson of Saskatoon and Jack & Avila Richardson of Schreiber. Special thanks to Dr. Raczycki , Claire & Cheryl | and the-rest of the staff of McCausland Hospital. Thank You Special thanks to every one who sent cards, flowers and fruit to me during my stay in hospital. Special thanks to the Nursing Staff of McCausland Hospital, also Dr. Geranmayegan; and to those who stopped in to visit me. My sincere thanks. Robert Fournier Thank Uou All The family of the late Wilf Corrigan would like to thank all those who helped during our time of loss. To all those who sent flowers, mass cards, donations to the Cancer Society and food. All of you are too numerous to mention but we would especially like to thank Mrs. Ethel Boyd and Mrs. Bev Pearson of Sault Ste. Marie, for driving, setting up after the service and for everything else. Also thank you to Father Campbell and the C.W.L. Terrace Bay. May God bless you all. Rita, Jim, Mike, Pat, John Thank you McBride - The family of the late Fleurette McBride sincerely wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all who shared in the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. We thank you for the expression of sympathy, cards, mass cards, beautiful floral tributes, donations to charities and food sent to our homes. Special thanks to Dr. Wilkes and the entire staff of McCausland Hospital, the staff and residents of Birchwood Terrace and Neldine Mikus for all their care and kindness to mom. Sincere gratitude to Monsignor Rev. G.H. Bourgiugnon, Father Campbell, Father Rademaker and all . visiting clergy for their prayers and support. To the honorary and active pallbearers, the choir, King's Funeral Home, the ladies who convened and served the lovely luncheon after the funeral service and to all who came from out-of-town, we say thank you. God bless you. Lorne, Tody, Dolly & Babe Residents and staff of Birchwood Terrace have enjoyed the fresh vegetables grown by Cliff Barker. Cliff and his wife Wallis lived in Terrace Bay from_1955 to 1974 from here they went to Southern Ontario. In Oct. 1985 they made the decision to move into Birchwood Terrace. Wallis and Cliff have gardened most of their lives and enjoy being outdoors in the summer. Cliff believes a weed-free garden grows best and works hard to keep his garden this way. REsidents and staff wish to say "Thanks to Cliff and Wallis". Bes ) HS Thank you Thanks to all my family and relatives for the wonderful surprise birthday party held in my honour. Thank you for all the lovely gifts and money tree. It was greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank my many neighbours and friends for all the lovely gifts, flowers and cards. Special thanks to my daughter Anna who travelled from Kingston to be with me on this special day. Love to you all Mary Fummerton When it comes to conserving the environment, good intentions alone just don't do it. Action does! Thank you My heartfelt thanks to my children, grandchildren and family members for coming to spend your holidays with me this summer. Some may talk about wetland conservation to save our continent's waterfowl, but Ducks Unlimited Canada is out there in the midst of the challenges making it happen. We're the organization equipped to handle the job, and we're always eager to join others prepared to get into appropriate gear. We've counted 306 species of birds and 73 species of land mammals that depend on healthy wetland environments in Canada for their survival. A host of other plants and animals can definitely be added to that list. So can humans. Try our boots on for size. Wade into the waters with us. A special thanks to Judi for travelling from Australia to be with us. To Doris, Bert & children, Pat, Mary & Katie, Shiela and children, from Calgary; Kelly, Dave & boys from North Vancouver; Edson & Cafolyn from Pickering; Martin from ottawa. Thank Terry & Aida, Bob & Sharon, Marge, Maureen & Karl for your barbecues, brunches and evening get-to-gethers. Thank you to my neighbours for tolerating our noise; to Marilyn, Nola, Sue & Ian, Stan & Lola for your kindness - we appreciate your friendship. Ducks Unlimited Canada Phyllis McParland € Call 1-800-665-DUCK =