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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-10-09, Page 7Hach 3 j9oifin.4 Alexander sworn in By Jack RlddeIl MPP Amid the skirl of bagpipes and the booming echoes of a 15 gun salute, the Honourable Lincoln Alexander was officially installed as the 24th Lieute- nant Governor of Ontario last week. Met by Premier and Mrs. David Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander were escorted up the front steps of the legislature at Queen's Park and into the house. There before family, friends, members of the provincial parliament and other groups, the in- stallation ceremony took place. In his first remarks as Lieutenant Governor, His Honour acknowledged that his office is designed to be apolitical. He stated, however, that he to addressing the hopes and dreams of young people and the concerns of the many people who are not in the mainstream of life in Ontario. The Lieutenant Governor said he will raise their concerns as befits his office, "in a dignified but forceful whisper." Outside Queen's Park, both the Cabinet and Caucus of the Liberal government held day long meetings in Haliburton. There they reviewed the items of concern to be on the agen- da for the sitting of the Legislature which begins on October 15. During the sessions, the Cabinet announced the decision to give the Canadian Red Cross $500,000 to help relief efforts for PIONEER STUDENTS — Erin O'Rourke, Julie Hayter and Lesley Pfaff were dressed appropriately for Wednesday's Pioneer Days at Stephen Central School. - T -A photo Heart and Stroke donations increased The 1lea rt and Stroke Foundation of Ontario has announced an 8.4 percent increase in funds raised in the pro- vince during 1985. The Foundation is the major fun- ding source for more than 2(X) medical research teams investigating heart and stroke related disease. During the 1985 fiscal year. ending ,lune, the Foundation received $16,124,089 in donations compared to $14365,294 for 1984. • Foundation President. It.J. Nobel, a partner in Peat, Marwick. Mitchell & Co.. called the results gratifying. Plan session over stress The Iluron County Health Unit is of- fering another opportunity for you to attend a practical stress control workshop with Dr. Richard Earle of The Canadian Stress Institute as guest speaker.• The response to Dr. Earle's stress ,.-control presentations held within the past year was so positive, it seemed more than worthwhile to bring him back again: The Stress Control Workshop will be held on Thursday, November 28 at The MacKay Centre for Seniors. North Slreet,Goderich (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ). Registration will begin al 8:30 a.m. The session will begin promptly at 9! The registration fee ($25.00) in- cludes workshop participation and handout materials, lunch, and cof- fee/juice during the morning break. Preregistration is required! Seamless tr EAVESTROUGH ALUMINUM and _ VINYL SIDING Aluminum Storm Doors and Windows Aluminum Awnings eplacement Windows Renovations & General Construction "Free Estimates" JIM BECKER CONSTRUCTION DASHWOOD 237 352b "This successful fund-raising was made possible by efforts of approx- imately 70.000 volunteers who help us during the February campaign and all year. t iltimately, the people of On- tario. because of their generosity. are responsible for this success". Mr. Nobes noted that a name change from the Ontario Heart Foun- dation to the Heart and Stroke Foun- dation of Ontario had no adverse ef- fect on fund-raising. "Heart attack and stroke are diseases with similar causes and are located in the vascular system. So even before we recognized the 'fact in the new name, it was clear that research into the causes, effects and ,prevention of these diseases was com- plimentary. It is reassuring to us that the public was not concerned with the organization's name, but continued to recognize the value of research and education into heart diseases and stroke". in addition to medical research, the Foundation funds and operates exten- sive public and professional education programs to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke among health pro- fessionals, community groups and the public. Approximately .87¢ of each dollar contributed to the Heart and Stroke Founiiation of Ontario goes to research and education. Mark events at Cromarty By MRS. ROBERT LAING Cromarty Alvin and Joyce Dow hosted a gathering of the Dow family Sunday when several birthdays and anniver- saries were • Aebrated. Guests in- cluded Elmet and Mary F. Dow, Mit- chell, Stuart and Frances Dow and • family, Joanne and Harry Homer and family, all of London, Nola Dow, Glencoe, and Jeanette Coltman and Betty Shaddick, Toronto. Philip and Pearl James and Bob and Ruth Laing were guests at the 35th wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cross, in Appin on Saturday evening. A former Cormarty resident, Nola Dow, daughter of Elmer and Mary F. Dow, has purchased a drapery business in Glencoe. Nola spent three years studing interior decorating at Fanshawe College and for the past nine years has worked at Floman Draperies in London. We wish her success in her new business venture, Custom Draperies by Nola. Anyone who enjoys old-tyme danc- ing, square dancing, seven -step, etc.. should come out Friday night to Staf- fa Hall. Music will be provided by Nelson Howe's orchestra and anyone else who likes to play the fiddle, guitar', etc. Photo 60 October Special Enlargement Sale 5x7 51.9911x14 $7.99 8 x 10 $3.99 16 x 20 $ 13.99 From your own 110, 126. 135 colour neg. 350 Main Street Exeter 235-1792 earthquakes in Mexico. Turning to health, Minister Murray Elston has released the report of the Task Force on Kidney Donation. Mr. Elston said the key recommendation of the report called for the develop- ment of programs to educate both members of the public and healthcare professionals about the need for more organ donors as well as the success of kidney transplants. Each year there are 400 patients in Ontario who need new kidneys, but only half this number are donated. As well, a study conducted in Ontario in early 1984 revealed that about 72 percent of those surveyed had not signed the donor consent form on their driver's licences. Acting on the recommendations of this report, said Mr. Elston, "will mean that many kidney patients who now must undergo dialysis, can receive the transplants they need to live more normal and healthy lives." Meanwhile, Consumer and Com- mercial Relations Minister, Monte Kwinter recently endorsed a compen- sation plan which would protect policy holders and claimants from suffering a financial loss resulting from the collapse of a general in- surance company. Speaking to a conference of in- surance superintendents in Toronto; Mr. Kwinter supported the idea of a compensation plan which would be financed by the insurance industry. Times -Advocate, October 9, 1985 T.... :;,wig ",-' .: ..;�� ._..�'Digs' pi nan =A if • Landscaping Sod Supply Page 5 Ceu 236.4437 Of 231-$4s4 The plan would cover individual claims up to $200,000 against com- panies which fail or become insolvent. Pointing to the need for such a plan, the Minister said six general in- surance companies have failed or become insolvent in the past four years. He said even the remote possibility that another company might fail made it essential a plan be put in place to protect consumers. On another track, Premier Peter- son announced that Frank Drea will become the full-time Chairman of the Ontario Racing Commission. Widely known and respected in the horse rac- ing community, Mr. Drea, a former journalist, served as the Minister of Cotlsumer and Commercial Relations from 1978 to 1981. During that time the Ontario Racing Commission was under the jurisdiction of the ministry. The Premier also designated John G. Hayes of Beamsville as the Vice - Chairman. Mr. Hayes, who is a long standing advocate of the improve- ment of the sport of horse racing, has been involved with the Standard bred industry since 1952. 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The Jobs Strategy is a fundamental change in the way we invest in our most important resource - the people of Canada.The built-in incentives of the strategy encourage employers to develop new jobs and establish training programs which will lead to skilled and Lasting employment. A COMPREHENSIVE Si Wd 1EGY 10 CREATE SKII J EDAND LASTING EMPLOYMENT. TToday's highly competitive and rapidly c job marketplace has left many Canadians frustrated and unable to find satisfying and lasting employment. At the same time employers are often unable to hire people with the specific skills they need. The new jobs Strategy now offers a flexible and comprehensive set of programs to bring together the needs of workers and employers and open up new work- ing opportunities through training and on-the-job experience. 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