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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-01-28, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1987. PAGE 7. Londesboro Letters to the editor Thanks for concern Compiled by Mrs. Dora Shobbrook. Phone 523-4250 Londesboro United church news Greeting on Sunday morning at the Londesboro United Church were Rev. Snihur and Lome Hunking. The ushers were Rick Konarski, Gerben Wilts, Cliff Saundercock and Richard Burgs- ma. Rev. Snihur welcomed all and gave the call to worship. The flowers on the memorial stand were in loving memory of Ida Wright by her family. She passed away last Sunday at age 79. Communion Sunday will be on Feb. 8 and hymnsing. The U.C.W. meeting will be on Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. At the children’s time they sang Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Praise the Lord. On display they were making juice. You have to open the freshie, add to water to make juice. We have inside our hearts love, joy and hope. We have to open our hearts to be Christians and share God’s Cheerio Club donates to Lung Association The Cheerio Club meeting was held January 22 at 2 p.m. at the home of Beth Knox. All were welcomed by Edythe Beacom giving a reading “Recipe for Success”. The minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer’s report were given by Dora Shobbrook. Corres­ pondence was an appeal from the Lung Association, Stratford. It was moved to donate $10. Roll call was answered by nine members. A draw donated by Mary Longman was won by Beth Knox. The program was readings given by Edythe and Beth. A riddle, which travels faster heat or cold, was asked. The answer was heat because you can catch cold. The next meeting will be with Group 1. Some cards were played. Lunch was served by Beth Knox and Edythe Beacom. Snow storm causes few problems Despite closed highways and whiteout conditions across much of the area last Friday and Saturday, the first snow storm of the season caused few real problems to motorists, according to the Wing­ ham detachment of the OPP. At 11 a.m. Saturday, Mitchell Twolan of Ripley slowed his car in a whiteouton Highway 4just north of Blyth, and was struck in the rear by a car driven by Warren Farrell of Kincardine, who was in turn hit from behind by a car driven by Audrey Currie of Wingham. Police estimate damage to the first car at $500, to the second at $2,500, and to the 1985 Oldsmobile driven by Mrs. Currie at $2,000. There were no injuries reported, and no charges were laid in connection with the incident. At 2:30 a.m. on Sunday morning a car driven by William Dowson of RR 1, Belgrave, hit a snow bank while travelling east on County Road 16,1.5 miles east of Highway 4, and rolled over three times. A police spokesman said there were noinjuries and no charges were laid. , love with others. The Junior teacher was Theresa Knox. Psalm 100 was read by Kevin Shillinglaw. The scripture reading was taken from Jeremiah “The new Covenant. ” The anthem was a duet by Rev. Snihur and Marsha Szusz accompanied by pianist Deanna Lyon. The scripture lesson was “Moses on the mount’’ and the sermon was “The Covenant.” 9 play shuffleboard On January 21 there were nine players at shuffleboard. The high score went to Jack Lee. See you next Wednesday night, January 28. All are welcome. Fire destroys barn Early last Wednesday, January 21 fire destroyed the barn of Bob Hillis, one mile east of the village on Concession 11. Dorothy Johnston and her sister Maxine King of Bervie spent last weekend with Maxine’s daughter Melady and Martha in Toronto. Laura Lyon, Murray Lyon and Edythe Beacom attended the funeral on Tuesday at Millard George Funeral Home in London for Gerald Neil, who died suddenly in Seaforth on J anuary 17 at age 74. Corporal Robert Vella visited last weekend, January 17 with his mother, Mrs. Ken Vodden and sister, Debbie and Ian Hulley, Crystal and Kimberley in Clinton. Robert was a patient in Ottawa National Defence Medical Centre duringthepasteight weeks. He left on January 22 to return to Lahr in Germany. Friends will be glad to know Ron Nesbitt, a patient in London Hospital since a July 6 swimming accident has been released and is at home now. Bob Burns returned home on Saturday after spending two weeks in Clinton Public Hospital. Beth Knox visited on Wednes­ day with cousin Ina Bamsey in London. Ladies’ & Children’sAll Ski-Suits 10.00 Off SnowJo99ers RAWLEIGH PRODUCTS Reduced! R.R. #1, Blyth, Cone. 12 Hullett 2 miles east of Hwy. 4 523-4426 “Drive a little--save a lot” THE EDITOR: We are writing to you on behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and clients of Family and Children’s Services of Huron County (the Children’s Aid Society) to thank you for your expressions of care and concern this Christmas time. Many of you contributed to our annual Christmas Bureau, which our Agency administers and co­ ordinates throughout the County. This year we assisted about 275 families and 625 children with food, clothing and toys. This is a major effort of co-ordination, matching the needs of families with the resources available. It is truly a community effort, fundedentirely by dona­ tions and staffed by the many volunteers throughout the towns. To all of those people who contributed to this program, the Board, staff, and clients thank you. The generous expression of caring demonstrated by local residents at this time of year is most encourag­ ing and appreciated. [MRS.] AUDREY M.ROYAL PRESIDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS [MRS.] LEONA ARMSTRONG BOARD MEMBER. Riddell explains procedure THE EDITOR: RE: HURON COUNTY BILL In light of the controversial debate that has surfaced in Huron County recently over the Library Bill (Pr. 7) I think it would be appropriate at this time to point out how our democratic system works. In the Provincial Legislature, which is a parliamentary form of government, the House deals with three kinds of Bills: Government Bills, Private Members’ Bills, and Private Bills. A government bill, also called a “public bill” is introduced into the House by a Cabinet Minister. It represents some aspect of Govern­ ment policy, as determined by the Cabinet and is introduced only after it has been extensively examinedby Cabinet, ofwhichl am a member. Only government bills may deal with the expenditure of public funds or the raising of revenuesthroughtaxation. The overwhelming majority of all laws and statutes began as government bills. The next category is the Private Special! I with every pair of Western Boots receivea FREE WesternShirti Men’s & Ladies’ Jackets Reg. $35.00 - $50.00 $10.00 Off Members’ Bills, which can be introduced by an elected member of the Legislature, except Cabinet members. These bills deal with a wide range of matters of public policy, but may not involve the expenditure of public money. Such Private Members’ Bills rarely received third reading, but many times Cabinet ministers take them into consideration when drafting policy and introducing their own bills. The third category, which em­ braces the Huron County Library (Pr. 7) bill, is the Private Bill (Pr). They are introduced by a Member of the Legislature for special private interests, usually on behalf of another individual group, insti­ tution, or municipality. They too cannot be introduced by a Cabinet minister and neither can a Cabinet minister become involved with such bills as they gothrough the Committee stage. All bills are introduced into the House with what is called “First Reading’ ’, which gives them a title and a brief explanation. There is no debate or amendment during “first reading”, and if the motion is passed, the bill is printed, assigned a number and ordered for second reading. After at least several days between first and second reading to allow the members of all parties to study the bill, it comes back into the House where the principle of the bill is debated, with no time limit on members’ speeches. In rare instances, the bill may proceed directly to third reading but usually after second reading, the bill is sent to a committee for clause-by-clause examination and possible amendment. This committee, which may be a Standing or Select Committee of the Legislature or the Committee of the Whole House, gives it close and careful scrutiny. At this point, the public may come into a Select or Standing Committee and add their voice, either expressing reserva­ tions or suggesting amendments. Here again, a Cabinet minister cannot be a member of any committee. After a bill has been examined in committee, a report is presented to the House, and if amended, the bill Ki nder garte n Registration for students who will begin attending Hullett Central School in September, 1987 Please call the school at 523-4201 BEFORE J ANUARY 30,1987 to register the name of your child and receive an appointment time for formal registration on FEBRUARY 6,1987 Parents are asked to provide proof of birth date, confirmation of property tax designation, lot and concession and OH IP number. must be reprinted before it may proceed to the Legislature for third reading, which is largely a formal­ ity, with little debate involved, since the principle of the bill has been approved. Following third reading approv­ al of the House, the bill is given the ceremonial Royal Assent by the Lieutenant Governor and pro­ claimed. As a member of the Cabinet, under parliamentary tradition, I canonly introduce Government Bills and not Private Member Bills nor Private Bills. In the case of the Pr7 bill, it was introduced by Middlesex MPP Doug Reycraft, who is the member closest to Huron County, as neither Murray Elston Mpp for Huron-Bruce and a memberofCabinet, nor Perth’s Hugh Edighoffer, the Speaker, can introduce Bills. As with any municipal bill such as the Library Bill (Pr7), which received the overwhelming sup­ port of Huron County Council, it is customary for the Legislature to deal with them in as expeditious a manner as possible, as Huron County council is a duly elegated autonomous body and it is NOT the provincial government’s preroga­ tive to tell them how to run their business. The bill was backed in commit­ tee by the Liberal caucus to follow the wishes of the municipality. At that time the general public also had ample chance to comment on it. Again, as a member of Cabinet I cannot speak on a Private Bill, nor can 1 in any way block its progress through the Legislature. You can imagine the howls of protest that would ring throughout the pro­ vince if any Cabinet Minister tried to interfere in the democratic process at the municipal level. I hope this explains how the Parliamentary process works in Ontario, and should any reader require a fuller explanation of the Legislative process, I would be glad to mail them the information if they contact my offices either in Goderich, Exeter, or Queen’s Park. JACK RIDDELL, M.P.P. HURON-MIDDLESEX MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD.