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Times Advocate, 1989-05-24, Page 23Times -Advocate, May 24, 1989 Page 23 Lieutenant Governor 'tells it like it is' in talk to SHDHS assembly By Yvonne Reynolds EXETER - Dreams? Yes. Drugs? No. Lincoln Alexander used himself as an example of what can be ac- complished by ambition harnessed to hard work in an inspiring and down-to-earth, "tell it like it is" talk to the full 1,000 person stu- dent -teacher assembly at SHDHS on May 17. Alexander, Ontario's first black Lieutenant Governor, is a tireless traveller and speaker, carrying out his self-imposed task of encourag- ing and supporting the young peo- ple who comprise the future of this province. Alcxandcr offered four rules for success: Believe in yourself. Work hard. Remember that life is not fair. Stay away from alcohol and drugs. He urged the students to stay in school, and not drop out. "If you can't meet obstacles now, you've got a problem, and the' prob- lems will get bigger. You have to learn to cope...Don't settle for sec- ond best, try to stand first. Lt's not enough just to pass. College and university are hard; if you fake it, you'll be left behind, "he said. Admonishing the few he was willing to bet were drinking and taking drugs, Alexander advised "If you are doing that here, get out. Don't contaminate the rest - ruin your life by yourself. Drop dead ' someplace else." Alcxandcr told about growing up as a "black kid" in Toronto. His mother always held up education as the way to a better life. , Alexander took her advice, going from high school to university and on to Os- goode Law School. He was elected to parliament while his leader, John Dicfenbakcr, was in opposition, and served in Joe Clarke's cabinet. He was appointed to his present posi- tion in 1985 by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, "If I hadn't gone to school, played a role in the community, enicred pollitics, reached out to grasp excel- lence - if I didn't have a good name, if I was known as a drunk or a drug user, I wouldn't have been offered this job", Alexander remarked. The Queen's representative in On- tario shared a personal experience to demonstrate his assertion that life is not always fair. He related an in- cident when he was 17. He was fired after a week on the job in a Ncw•York laundry managed by his mother. He couldn't understand why, as he had worked so hard. He found out later he had been let go because his mothcr had refused the advances of the laundry's owner. A question period that followed brought more frank response from Ontaro's twenty-fourth Lieutenant Governor. He revealed his age - 67, and his salary - $79,400. Asked about his feelings regard- ing mixed marriages, he said 50 years ago such a thing was unheard of, although there was a great deal of "nighttime integration". Now, his son (and only child) is married to a "beautiful blonde German girl", and he has two "beautiful grand -daughters". "Love transcends everything. If you love a person, •who are they to tell ou not to marry", he said. Alexander did.not give his opin- ion on such contentious issues as, women in the armed forces, and the proposed closing of the military base in London. He explained that a Lieutenant Governor, like the Royal person he represented, must remain above politics. Alexander said the greatest mo- ment of his life was the audience he and his wife Yvonne had in London, England, with Queen Elizabeth. He described the mon- arch as "warn, gracious, interested and interesting". Alexander concluded his talk with a final suggestion. "If you sec someone taking ad- vantage of soineone because of sex, race, creed, colour or religion, stand up • and be counted. Say 'That's wrong'. All Canadians are first-class citizens. Let's celebrate our differences and our diversity." The Personal Touch - Escorts OPP Staff Sgt. Don Mclnnes and Aide Frank Giffen wait as Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander- shakes hands- with students after speaking to a full assembly at SHDHS. Speaker on Africa at Staffa By MRS. ROBERTA TEMPLEMAN STAFFA - The May meeting of the Hibbert United Church Women was held in the Family Lifc Center, opening with devotions prepared and presented by Gwen Christie and Annie Norris. Joan Daynard introduced the guest speaker Pat Cruttendcn, from Lu - can, who gave a most interesting talk on Africa. Pat, along with her husband Lar- ry had spent many years in Atrica, farming in what was formerly Rho- desia in South Africa. 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She asked that we pray for South Africa and its troubles. Hostesses Doris Jeffery and Freda Kerslake served a delightful lunch after which Margaret Christie pre- sided for the business meeting. The. date was set for the annual eat -out on June 29. Totals were given for contributions to "Seeds for Zaire" and the penny collection. Members were reminded of the fall rally to be held in Kirkton in October. Mention was made for the boy scout auction to be held in Du- blin May 27 and the quilt the Unit- ed Church Women arc donating to it. Personals Marjorie Drake, Betty Love and Dorothy Hess, visited recently with their sister Jcan Frecle at Belle Riv- shower for Theresa Robinson. Stafffa Women's institute -hosted the Pcrth South District Annual, on Tuesday, in the Main St. United Church, Mitchell. During the Mother's Day service at Hibbert Unitcd Church, Pastor Debbie Hockstra, welcomed the confirmation class into the church. Those joining wcrc Joyce Fell, Donya Daynard, Andrea Scott, Jas - son Christie and Randy Finlayson. Also joining by profession of faith were Alec Scott and Kathy Butson. Rev. Jesse Doyan baptized "Jennifer Lynn Walkom" daughter of Steve and Terry Walkom, on Mother's Day Sunday at Thames - view United Church. Congratulations to Al and Dianne Fuller who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 21 at their home. Barb Templeman was honoured Wednesday evening, with a miscel- laneous shower, held in the Presby- tcrian church, Cromarty with friends, neighbours and relatives present. The Sunday School was nicely decorated in teal and white and wick- er baskets of daffodils. Planning the evening were Joyce Miller, Shirley Van Bakel and Kathy McKellar. 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