Times-Advocate, 1986-12-17, Page 43CHRISTMAS PRESENTS — Coordinator Dorothy Prouty (left), Viv Cowan and Sue Blommaert pose with
some of the myriod items being donated to the Family and Childrens Services Christmas Bureau, set
up this year at the Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle with Mrs. Prouty and Jean Sharpe in charge.
By MPP Jack Riddell
Now : more than ever. it will be
cheaper to comply with Ontario's en-
vironmental Laws than to break them.
Environment Minister. Jim Bradley
. last week announced proposed fines
of up to a quarter of a million dollars
a day for the most serious pollution
offenders.
Responsibility for pollution will now
go right to the top;. officers and direc-
tors of corporations will have to take
all reasonable steps to prevent pollu-
tion offences. Failure to do so will in
itself be a violation of the law, and of-
fenders could be jailed.
Potential polluters will also have to
post bonds or letters of credit to
assure that abatement programs
ordered or approved by the Environ-
ment Ministry are completed. This
will ensure that those parts of the pro-
ject which are essential to protect the
environment will be built -- and that
funds are available to remedy any
damage to the environment caused by
the project.
The Environment Ministry will now
be able to require financial assurance
as part of almost any control order,
or approval, issued under the En-
viromental Protecton Act or the On-
tario Water Resources Act.
In addition, Crown Corporations
like Ontario Hydro and GO-Tranist
will no longer be immune from pro-
secution for pollution offences under
the Ontario Water Resources Act.
Better drug pricing law
December 1 marked the beginning
of greater consumer protection and
more realistic drug prices in Ontario
as two important pieces of legislation
introduced by the Ontario Liberal
Government were proclaimed law.
Health Minister Murray Elston told
the legislature the Prescription Drug
Cost Regulation Act will ensure that
all consumers get the information
they need to make informed and
economical drug purchases. "When
filling prescriptions where more than
one manufacturer's product is
available, the pharmacist must now
inform the customer that a lower-cost
drug is available," Mr. Elston said.
As well. pharmacies are now re-
quired to indicate both the cost of the
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drug and the cost of the dispensing fee
on the customer's' receipt. Phar-
macies must also post the dispensing
fee for.interchangeable drugs in the
store. They may charge less than the
amount posted, but not more.
In addition, the Ontario Drug
Benefit Act will for the first time give
government the clear legislative
authority to efficiently manage the
Ontario Drug Benefit program. The
legislation was introduced last
November in response to concerns
about the problem of "price
spreading", a practice by some drug
manufactures of submitting artificial-
ly high prices for inclusion in the On-
tario Drug Benefit Formulary while
selling to pharmacies at much lower
prices.
As a result, through the drug ben -
fit plan, both the government cash
customers paid artificially . high
prices on some drugs. This new law
will help solve both problems. Mr.
Elston also announced that a new, ex-
panded formulary has been publish-
ed and distributed to pharmacists.
Improved adoption
Adopted children may be able to
learn more about their past as a result
of new legislation introduced by Com-
munity and Social Services Minister
John Sweeney this week.
This legislation would allow
adopted children and their natural
families to learn each other's iden-
tities after the children reach
adulthood and providing both sides
give their consent. In addition, the
proptised legislation would not allow
parents who'adopt children to block
the identification of the natural or
birth parents.
In 1985, the Ontario Government
commissioned and received a report
by Dr. Ralph Garber reviewing the
whole matter of adoption disclosure.
In his report, Dr. Garbert stated his
belief that the facts surrounding an in-
dividual's adoption belong to that per-
son regardless of where and how they
are safeguarded. This proposed
legislation would act on this belief.
"It was necessary to strike the best
possible balance between the right of
the individual to privacy and the right
of adoptees to know about their past,"
Mr. Sweeney told members of the
legislature.
Ontario Place jobs
Ontario Place in Toronto has 800
employment opportunities for sum-
mer of 1987 and is looking for en-
thusiastic and responsible individuals
to fill these positions.
Candidates must be available to
work from May 2nd to September 7th,
1987 and will be expected to work
rotating shifts, including most
weekends and public holidays. Last
year's rate of pay was $4.55 per hour
plus 8.16 percent vacation and
statutory holiday pay, and a 5 percent
bonus payable upon completion of
contract. The 1987 rate is currently
under review.
-Application forms and further in-
formation can be obtained at either of
my riding offices, in Exeter at
235-0170 or in Goderich at 524-9444.
Please note the deadline for receipt
of applications by the Ontario Place
Personnel office is January 30; 1987.
Christmas message
Now that the holiday season is upon
us, it gives us time to slow down, step
back and reflect all that has happen-
ed in the past year.
Here at Queen's Park much has
been done by the new government,
.but there are still many things yet to
attend too:
Both as a member of the
Legislature and a Cabinet Minister,
it has been my pleasure to have met
and consulted with thousands of peo-
ple not only in my own riding but also
across Ontario and I look forward to
continuing this dialogue in the New
Year.
On behalf of the Government of On-
tario, my staff and my wife Anita and
family, may I wish you all the best
this season and may you,all have a
happy and prosperous New Year.
Charges dropped.
Two charges for possession of a
narcotic against Kimberely;Colemati,
83 Sanders St., Exeter, have been
dropped:
She was one of those area residents
charged followipg a drugraid se' ?raft
weeks ago in Huron by several pollee
forces.
Those still facing charges are
scheduled to appear in derich coda
in the new year.
Zurich bowling
Monday Night Ladies
O&E T. Rooseboom 880 52
GG J. Bailey 590 50
DP B. Reschke 564 41
JS Z. Inthout 557 17
PP J. Fisher 631 71
S P. Schroeder 646 43
RD D. Smith 741 81
P T. Thiel 546 46
AO M. Foster 621 59
T&C L. Jones 595 55
HG S. Stade 685 60
BB C. Denomme 585 13
HA B. Beierling 227
HS S. Dickers 425
HT T. Rooseboom 880
League Champions in the League
Round of the Walkers Special Old
High - Low Doubles 5 Pin Champion-
ships are Hilda Lansbergen and Carol
Prang.
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To Mother
4 With Love .:.
She was the nurse who tended to
all your cuts and bruises when you
played too hard ...
The chauffeur who got up at 6 am
to take you to the arena in the
dead of winter ...
She fed and trained the dog, you
promised to look after :..
She refereed the family quarrels and
smoothed things out with Dad when
you scratched his car ...
Whenever you needed a friend,
advisor, protector or companion,
she was always there for you.
This Christmas say thank -you with
a gift that's special and most important
... just for her.
Mooking lgood D'mshi.ns
375 Main St., Exeter 235-2460
OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY UNTiL 9 PM
FROM DECEMBER 8 - 23
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askets ready for Christmas delivery
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Inc
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Women's League held their
December meeting at the Pinery bin
restaurant for a Christmas luncheon.
Twenty four members answered the
roll call and received a small gift.
After a delicious lunch, president
Thea Stokkermans chaired a short
business meeting. Corresponding
secretary Annie Grootjens read thank
you notes from the Leprosy Fund, the
Save -A -Family Plan from India, and
the Esk-Omi Missions for recent
donations. Another letter informed
the members of the death of the
bishop, whose diocese administered
the Esic-Omi Missions up north, in a
recent plane crash. The bishop and
several other priests and nuns died
while ministering to the need of their
northern community.
Toni Vandenberk has seven
Christmas baskets ready to. deliver to
sick and shut-ins of the parish, and a
bushel of apples was sent to the
Group Home in Thedford. All IGA and
Tenderspot cash register tapes are to
be turned in to Dina Kelders, before
Christmas they can be tabulated.
The money earned by the CWL for
catering the lunch at the Alhambra
cash draw dance, will be used to
cover expenses for a youth night on
January 16, at the Thedford Com-
munity Centre. The CWL will be pro-
viding a guest speaker, Father
Kamiski, food, music and a fun even-
ing for all interested teens of the
parish.
Future business to be considered,
included volunteers for meals on
wheels; the quilt, afghan and sweater
to be made for the annual raffle to be
held on August 29, 1987; and a Pinery
Park fun day for the whole parish, to
be planned for February.
Fifty dollars was collected from the
members at the meeting and
presented to'Father Morrissey for the
poor of the parish. The ladies also
gave Father his Christmas gifts; a
box of chocolates, a designer sweat
shirt and a Mass for his intentions.
There ate no more CWL meetintls
GRADUATES — Suzanne
Mothers graduated from the
University of Western Ontario of
the Fall Convocation with a
Bachelor's Degree in Statistics.
Suzanne is continuing post
graduate studies at Western.
Suzanne is the daughter of Ar-
nold and Ila Mothers of Exeter.
Usborne to review
secondary plan
Scheduled now,- unlit. f h.
Afternoon ti('W
The afternoon unit of the United
Church Women met Thursday after-
noon at 11:3 p.m. for a potluck lqn-
cheon. together with friends and some
members of the evening unit. Presi-
dennt Loreett Gill'chaired the business.
The roll call, a christlnas greeting or
verse, was answered by 27 ladies. A
hymnsing of carols was enjoyed. ac-
companied by Irene Kennedy at the •
piano.
The worship service was conducted
by Elizabeth Norris and Jeanne
Cassidy. Elizabeth read' the
Christmas story from Luke plus
several poems from the ideals
Christmas magazine. Jean Cassidy
contributed readings of "Computer
Psalms", "Snowflakes were Silver",
end "These Things Will Live". All en-
joyed their delicious dinner a pleasant .'
afternoon.
Need service?
The winter season is upon us, and
that brings extra problems for the
ever-increasing number of senior
citizens who are living year-round in
Grand Bend. Those icy conditions
make driving difficult for them and
walking can even be more dangerous.
The threat of a broken hip or ankle is
all too real.
Local grocery stores do make
deliveries, but at a random basis, it
isn't very easy or economical for
Usborne Township council have set
a special meeting for January 14 to
review the background and re-
quirements to stage a five-year
review of their secondary plan.
County planner Patty Munkittrick
pttended the December 2 meeting to
provide council with a general outline
of how the review will proceed.
The project will be subsidized by a
provincial grant and therefore Huron
County approval must take place in
lay, 1987.
Two contracts were also awarded
at the meeting. Hanna and Hamilton
Construction Conipany submitted the
lowest of six tenders on the Anderson
Municipal Drain. Their price was
;21,968. The firm plans to have the
work completed by June 30.
C. E. Reid & Sons Mensal') Ltd.
had the lowest of foiir'bids for the
Taylor drain. Their price was $2,900.
in other business, council:
Decided against the purchase or
rental of a new mailing machine and
electronic scale.
Learned that Fern Dougall has
been named chairman of the history
book committee and Ken Oke is vice-
chairman. Gwen Coward is.,
secretary.. Margaret Hern and Pat
Down agreed to represent council on
the committee and it was also agreed
to purchase a Colborne Township
history book as reference material for
the committee.
Were given a copy of the 1986-87
snowplow routes by road superinten-
dent John Batten. They were also ad-
vised that Garth Postill has cleaned
up the Kirkton dump and that Ron
Farrell from the ministry of the en-
vironment has inspected the site and
given Usboree a good report.
Learned there were two building
rmit . issued by Herman Van-
�eren for a value of $17,000.
pproved registration for Margaret
Hen and Pat Down and their spouses
for, the annual R.O.M.A. conference
in Toronto from February 8 to 11.
Forwarded a request for
maintenance on the Deelstra drain to
the drainage superintendent. ,
In
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them to work. it into their busy
schedules. One wonders i[_ certain
afternoons each week eould'be
designated for grocery delivery fbr all
local seniors interested'. Two obvious
drop-off centers woeld be. Sauble
Court and the Grand Cove• Estate
Lounge, where residents eould take
their individual orders borne from
there. The biggest problem remains
to accomodate those seniors isolated
by winter in their own homes, par-
ticularly if they don't ' drive. In-
dividual stops would still have to be
made for them, but the designated
afternoon would facilitate the
deliveries for the grocers.
Such a service would be profitable
for the local stores in time, money and
efficiency, in terms of vehicles and
personnel. Groceries could be provid-
ed ona regular, reliable basis to some
who might have to do without during
bad weather, in other winters. It does
mean that the person would be unable
to pick out their own particular, items,
but balance that against the
.avoidance of injury.
If only one senior escaped from a
broken hip this year because they
were able to avoid the risk of icy
roads, then the delivery service would
be worth the trouble. They are a
valuable resource to our communities
and we must try together to ac-
comodate their special needs. Think
about it.
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