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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1988-04-13, Page 23TOP STUDENTS AT CENTRALIA - Plaques were given at the recent Centralia College awards night to senior students who have excelled in academic ability, SAC activities, athletics and intramural sport participation. Above, Mark Penhale makes the presentations to Ines Jiminez, John Dejong, Paul DeJong, Joe Truest; Charles Gardner, Patty Sinnott, Paul Smith and Mike Niesen. Missing were Marlyne Denham and Peggy O'Neil. Jack's Jottings Alternatives for care for aged By JACK RIDDELL, MPP Hurc:i As part of the Government's commitment to revise and rationalize the Province's extended -care program, a study of Ontario's nursing homes and homes for the aged, has been released by the Office for Senior Citizens' Affairs. The study finds th' many residents in nursing homes and homes for the aged might L more appropriately served with the develop- ment of a broader range of community-based, long-term options. Both Senior Citizens' Affairs Minister Mavis Wilson, and Com- munity and Social Services Minister John Sweeney welcome the study as valuable advice in the development of extended -care legisla- tion. "This study answers a number of questions around the care require- ments of residents," said Ms. Wilson. "The system we have now moves in one direction, we should also be trying to- move people back into the community." Sweeney noted that the study's findings confirm the direction in which his ministry has been moving in the expansion of communi- ty -care alternatives. "The Ministry will assist homes for the' aged and community groups to test smaller care options such as supported apartment liv- ing and group home settings. Such community accommodation is more in keeping with seniors' wishes as well as being more appro- priate in terms of future cost," Sweeney added. "As the-community=based system expands, fewer people with - light -care requirements will enter extended -care facilities. Seniors and their families will have a broader array of choices," Ms. Wilson agreed. The next phase of the rationalization of extended care is a cost study regarding the programming and financial aspects of nursing homes and homes for the aged. Workplace training encouraged The first public corporation in Canada designed specifically to pro- vide services and make investments to stimulate training in the workplace has been launched by tlic Ontario Government. Alvin Curling, Minister of Skills Development, said that the cor- poration is a partnership among business, labour, educators, the training community and government. The corporation will offer a skills bank, train -the -trainer services and training investment funds. It will share in revenues from joint. ventures, investment in training materials and the export sale of proven training packages. - 'The corporation is pan of the .Ministry's continuing strategy to nurture and maintain an environment where employers and individu- als understand the importance of lifelong learning and training," Curling pointed out. "This corporation is designed to build upon our strength and to forge working partnerships between blirsiness, labour, educators and government. Initially, we will reach thousands of clients from with- in these sectors and it will affect tens of thousands of Ontario work- ers," Curling added. •- The Ontario Training Corporation, incorporated under the Ontario Business Corporation Act and headed by David Lewis, vice-chairman and director of Lloyds Bank Canada, will have an annual operating budget of about $7 million. - Ontario legislature resumes session After a busy period which saw them involved in committee work and constituency affairs, members of the Ontario Legislature have re- turned to Queen's Park_forthe Legislative Session which began on April 5. Let Cook's help you stop this area's toughest problem weeds Nlhate‘er weed control problems you face • — broadleaf:grassy. both: whatever spray program you prefer -PPI. pre -emerge. post. spot—Cook s has the products and professionals to help you protect your fields ... and your prbfits. A stop -at Cook's is a stop to your weed control problems. "Where you can trade with confidence" (*Amon a Gertro 0967)1n, Hensol 262-2410 Centrolio Kirkton 228-6661 229-8986 Walton 527-1540' 887-9261 sir BUSHELS FOR BREAD The Bushels for Bread for Ethio- pia campaign exceeded its goal of $12,500 or 125 tonnes of corn. The fund for this special project marking the 125th anniversary year of Brinslcy Anglican Church now totals over $16,000, which trans- lates into approximately. 180 tonnes of corn. The Canadian International De- velopment Agency will match this at least 3:1, adding.540 tonnes for a total of•720 tonnes to be shipped- to Ethiopia. This will feed 10,000 people for about six months. The Coordinating Committee sincerely thanks neighbouring mu- nicipalities, participating churches, and individual donors for respond- ing so generously to this need. By MURRAY CARDIFF MP Huron -Bruce From April 17 to April 23, 1988, Canadians will participate. in National Citizenship Week - celebration of our citizenship and what it means to be Canadian. Although in law Canadian citi- zenship has existed only since 1947, the spirit that gives Cana • - dians their special identity has lived since the earliest days of Confederation. Equality, diversity and community are the essential ingredients of.that spirit, and bas- ic principles of Canadian society. Whatever our heritage, wherever we 'dive,. we share a common vision that -Canada is a compassionate and vital nation - a place where equality is an inte- gral part of our society. =Every Canadian should have the same opportunities to .p:trticipate in Canadian life and every Canadian should accept the same responsi- Times -Advocate, April 13, 1988 Page 7A ifF�� CarcJriift r1caport Citizenship Week bility to speak'up and make his or her opinions known. Acceptance of differences is central to Canadian life. The Fa- thers of Confederation acknowl- edged Canada's diversity in geog- raphy, language, religion and in traditions. The Canada of today is a thriv- ing multicultural society. People from many Ciffcrent origins, cul- tures and backgrounds call Cant: - Ca home. This diversity gives Canada a fresh and vital wealth cf skills, experience and knowledge that enriches all. aspects of our Canadian society. - At the heart of Canadian socie- ty - in our schools and neigh- bourhoods, in business, politics and the arts .- is a sense of com- munity. Canadians take pride in their communities; in their clean, safe cities and friendly neighbour- hoods. We try to help those in need and support international ef- forts for human rights, freedom and justice. A great Canadian, the Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker, speaking in the House of Com- mons on July 1, 1961 said, "I know there arc some who feel a sense of embarrassment in ex- pressing pride in their nation, perhaps because of the fear that they might be considered old- fashioned or parochial. I do not belong to that group. I realize that a warped and twisted nation- alism is productive of tyranny and war, but that a healthly loy- alty and devotion to one's coun- try constitutes a most fruitful in- spiration in life." Being Canadian means finding strength in diversity, enjoying rich cultural traditions of others and respecting each community's contribution to our national life. And it means being proud to live in a free, united and tolerant country. National Citizenship Week - a time to celebrate our citizenship andwhat it means to be a Cana- dian - is now an annual event, which coincides with the anniver- sary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on April 17, 1982. National Citizenship Week is Canada's way of celebrating what being Canadian means to all of us. Spread the word. Speak up! Join in! Be proud - to be Canadi- an! Helping you save time... 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