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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-09-25, Page 15Page 14 Times -Advocate, September 25. 1985 4 By Jack Riddell MPP In a speech to the St. Thomas More Lawyers Guild, Premier Peterson stressed the need to remove cynicism from the political process. He said one way to accomplish this is to open up the process and make it more accessi- ble to people in the province. The Premier pointed to freedom -of - information legislation, televising the legislature to bring it into the living rooms of the province and replacing the patronage system with the merit system as steps the new Liberal government has taken towards a more open form of government. In an effort to save consumers and taxpayers millions of dollars in un- necessary payments to drug manufacturers and pharmacists, Health Minister Murray Elston an- nounced changes to the pricing 9ach a ogoiiinv Need to remove cynicism schedule of the Ontario Drug Benefit Plan. Beginning in September, the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary, which lists wholesale prices for 2,300 drugs, will have prices set by the Ministry of Health, based on the best market information available to the government. In the past, prices published in the formulary were based on manufac- turers price quotations which M. Elston said were often inflated above what pharmacists actually paid. Drug companies found this helped them in- crease their share of the market. Mr. Elston said this move could save the plan up to 50 million dollars a year in reduced drug prices and lead to lower prices for consumers outside the plan who pay for prescrip- tion drugs over the counter. Meanwhile, Environment Minister Jim Bradley presided at the opening of the upgraded and expanded sewage treatment plant in Niagara Falls. This new facility represents the first significant clean-up of any of the eight sources of pollution identified in the Niagara River Toxics report. Mr. Bradley said he was pleased the Ministry of the Environment was able to contribute 3.3 million dollars to the cost of upgrading the plant. He said these improvements along with an in- crease in staff in the Niagara district office will help ensure that Ontario is doing its part in cleaning up the Niagar River. The river, along with Lake Ontario is the major source of drinking water for nearly 4 million people in Ontario and parts of the United States. Ontario will be getting a new Lieutenant Governor. Prime Minister Brian Mulroney announced that Lin- coln Alexander will become the next Queen's representative in Ontario. Mr. Alexander, a lawyer and former MR from Hamilton, will leave his pre- sent post as Chairman of the Workers Compensation Bbard. Premier David Peterson said he was delighted at Mr. Alexander's appointment and that he was looking forward to working with him. Premier Peterson also praised the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, John Black Aird. He said the disappoint- ment in seeing Mr. Aird leave will be offset by the magnificent way he us- ed his position to raise the needs of so many forgotten people, especially disabled children, to a place on the agenda. Finally, the Royal Commission on the Northern Environment, otherwise known as the Fahlgren Commission, has published and released its report. Started under the Davis government in 1977, the 450 page report contain- ing 129 recommendations, was 8 years in the making and cost the pro - vice nearly 11 million dollars. Com- missioner Edwin Fahlgren said the backbone of his report is the establishment of a Northern Develop- ment Authority which would be able to regulate development in Northern Ontario and ensure that the rights of residents are protected. As well, the report recommends that Indian communities in the North should be given more land and com- plete control over their education. Premier. Peterson said his govern- ment is already taking a serious look at the recommendations of the report. PiE"SAMPLER -- One of the Exeter Fair ladies division directors Cathy Seip helps mayor Bruce Shaw in judging pecan pies Friday afternoon. VEGETABLE JUDGING — Andy Dixon is shown judging vegetables at the Exeter Fair, Friday afternoon with the help of Laurie Shapton. YOUNG PARADERS — Steven and David Veal are shown with their mother Cathy prior to Saturday's Exeter Fair parade. A FLYING GOOSE — Riding a flying goose in Saturday's Exeter Fair parade were Brad Chambers and Derek Schwartzentruber. SUNWORTHY -'` YES -YOU -CAN WAL.LCOVERINGS Wallpaper and Paint Sale' up to 50% off in store stock 30% off Sunworthy book orders Save up to SS.00 per gallon on top line Kem Paints Exeter Decor Centre \15 Gidley St. E., Exeter 235-1010 Open 6 days a week) APPLES Macs Delicious Spartans Spys Cortland Empire Ido Red Freshly pressed Cider No preservatives, or additives $3per s9r gal. Now selling at our Country Market Visscher Farms 3 miles west of Exeter on Hwy. 83 Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays 237-3442 *4, *si****************AFM*,t **) Pick Your Own at the Orchard Saturdays Only 9 a.m. till sunset Beginning Sept. 28 (Bring your own containers) 5 SO (Formerly Davies Orchard) tl 1 COOKIE SAMPLER — T -A editor Bill Batten judged his own Cookie Monster competition at the Exeter Fair Friday afternoon. Assisting is judge Mary Ann Heckman. T -A photo Guide, Brownie visit Granton WI meeting By MRS. E. SUMMERS The Granton W.I. met at the home of Mrs. Percy Hodgins on September 19. Mrs. Norman Riddell presided. Roll Call was answered by "recent news item pertaining to education". The motto was "There's magic in,' praise". There were quite a few items of business to be taken care of. The area convention was discussed, this will be held at the Nordon Restaurant, Lon- don, October 30-31. Mrs. E. French and Mrs. Charlotte Kerr convened the program. As this was the "Year of the Youth" Mrs. French brought her two daughters to the meeting. Elizabeth, a guide, and Andrea, a brownie, put on a very in- teresting display of their badges and handcrafts they each gave an account of their various activities at camp etc. Mrs. Kerr, talked about the history of St. Marys and the old buildings, one of which used to be a Hudson Bay Store. A donation was voted to the Gran- ton Basic Baking 9H Club. Mrs. French read a letter from a former member who lives in Barrie, Maureen Scott. It described her ex- periences during the tornado. Mrs. French and Mrs. Kerr served a dessert lunch assisted by the hostess. Church news At the Granton United Church the Rev. Bruce Pierce was in charge of the moring worship and entitled: his message "Responding with Forgiveness". "If you can't say you'reorry, this sermon is not for you, if-9ou do not forgive those that tresspass against you and if you are holding a grudge against someone. ask God to help you forgive, said the Minister. in the children's time, the Rev. Pierce asked them if they knew what a comforter was. Someone said a blanket; his answer was: that that was right, it was also the Holy Spirit who was an invisable friend. Before they went to their classes, Sunday School superintendent thank- ed the Sunday School on behalf of the Bryon family, ' for the nice baby shower they gave for Baby Andrew, held al the United Church Manse. on September 19. in appreciation April. on behalf of the family, gave a dona- tion to the mission and service fund of the United Church. Flowers were placed in the church in loving memory by their families of the following members: Pearl Dann,, Gerald Garber and Thelma Carty. Flowers were placed in the church from the 50th wedding anniversary celebration for ilabelle and Elmer Ilarlton. A Harvest Thanks Giving Service was held at the St. Thomas Anglican Church on Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Peter Derrick was the Celebrant of the Holy Eucharist, assisted by Roger Harmsworth as lay reader and Susan Kilpatrick as server. The Crucifer was John Jones. Mrs. Nor- man Hodgins was the organist. The Iwo lessons were read by Sylvia and Kenneth Beatson. The gospel of the day was read by the lay reader Roger Harmsworth. Mrs. Jim Ifodgins rendered a beautiful solo. entitled "I see the love of God in every River" The Rev. Derrick preached his ser- mon on "Christian Leadership in the World today". There are different motifs of leadership, in everyday life of business, the most successful type being the way Christ loved us, by listening to, and serving those he lov- ed we can learn to lead others by be- jng their servant as Jesus is ours. Flowers in the church were from the funeral of the late Thelma Carty. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins, Lois, Helen and John Herbert were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hall and Jason of Strathroy recently, the occasion was the celebration of Jason's first birthday. Miss Ethel Copeland of Kirkton and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Waugh of London attended the Anniversary Service at St. Thomas and were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins, Lois, Helen and John on Sunday. Mrs. Don Thompson of Owen Sound and her son Peter of London visited with Mrs. Eileen Summers on Sunday a fternoon. 2042/ Pimpernel dinner and offluncheon mats, coasters and trivets 644 ;1}.ofr Delightful British place mats, coasters and trivets with quality acrylic coating that's hqgsi, resistant to 212 degrees F. A great soTection of designs. 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