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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-08-02, Page 4Page 4 Times -Advocate, August 2, 1995 Publisher & Editor: Jim Beckett Business Manager: Don Smith Production Manager. Deb Lord Advertising; Barb Consitt News; Heather Mir, Chris Skalkos, Ross Haugh, Brenda Burke Production; Alma Ballantyne, Mary McMurray, Barb Robertson Robert Nicol, Brenda Hern, Joyce Weber, Laurel Miner, Marg Flynn Transportation: Al Flynn, Al Hodgert Front Office & Accounting; Elaine Pinder, Sue Rollings, Ruthanne Negrijn, Anita McDonald, Cassie Dalrymple The Exeter Times Advocate is a member of a family of community newspapers ►"'0A `O" k providing news, advertising and information leadership • • inion I';DI"I'ORI.AI,S College fiasco he Ministry of Education should waste no time in investigating the fiasco that has left the students at the bankrupt Centralia International College with a bad taste in their mouths after they saw their chance to get an ed- ucation at the school go down the drain. The numbered Ontario company went into voluntary receivership July 18 after falling far short of attracting enough students to be a viable opera- tion. Only 11 international students and seven locals were going to school when the doors were closed. The college, which is associated with Shaw College in Toronto, Park Business College in Hamilton and St. Catharines Business College was sup- posed to draw 250 to 300 students with a main purpose of teaching business and technical programs as well as Eng- lish to new Canadians. The students have paid for an educa- tion and some of them have been ab- sorbed into Shaw College which is be- ing operated by the receiver, B.D.O. Dunwoody Ltd. Apparently its too ear- ly to tell whether any students will have a chance for a refund. Now is the time for licencing au- thorities to have a good look at exactly what the students were getting for their hard-earned investment. Perhaps schools who are operating for profit and attract- ing students from other countries should have to demonstrate a certain level of fi- nancial stability before they are allowed to go into business. Other questions have been raised about the quality of education that was offered. Obviously financial difficulties could have an impact on the courses of- fered, the curriculum, the number of in- structors, etc. etc. It is anparent the stu- dents are very serious about getting an education after travelling thousands of miles to benefit from the knowledge they thought would be gained in Cana- da. Steps should be taken to assure these young people that Canada can offer more than they have received in Central- ia. The money may be replaced, howev- er, lost time out of the lives of young students will be much more difficult to calculate. Businesses offering something as im- portant as education should certainly have to pass enough tests themselves so people can invest their time and money with confidence. Your Views Letters to the editor Tom McCann challenges Rec Board . to construct warm room at arena "I am enclosing a pledge and challenge to the Rec Board to get something organized..." Dear Editor: I have been meaning to write this letter for some- time, but now I need to get it off my mind. For the last two years there have been rumors and talk that finally after twenty years the leaders of Exeter will wake up and provide their disadvantaged members with a suitable area in our Rec Centre to enjoy arena activities. Three weeks ago Pauline commented that it looked like Exeter can always find the money to do grandiose things, but that they couldn't afford a warm room at the arena. Last year Pauline missed several games and had to leave others early because her breathing became difficult. She was very wor- ried that she would not be able to attend Hawks games this year. Thanks to our Lord, she will have the best scat in the house and will not have to be concerned with climbing stairs, cold, damp air and laborious breathing. I am frustrated to think that after all the hours Pau- line devoted to working for her community at the arena, that she would have been denied the enjoy- ment of watching her favourite Hawks, Minor Hockey, or Precision Skating. Like Derry Boyle and Doug Gould, she would have to be satisfied with momentary glimpses, but be unable to fully enjoy our facilities. This town should he ashamed that sen- ior citizens and others in Pauline's circumstances are put in this predicament. I am enclosing a pledge and challenge to the Rec Board to get something or- lanized and let us get this done as soon as possible. Sincerely, Tom McCann TORONTO - Premier Mike Harris is showing he means business and leaving little room for doubt how far he will go. The Progressive Conservative premier has surprised many used to politicians dawdling by implementing quickly some of the substantial promises he made iP the June 8 election. These include a $1.9 billion reduction in spending principally by cutting welfare benefits and housing and transit construction but ex- tending to most areas of government. Harris also has scrapped the former New Democrat government's employment equity _law promoting women, visible minorities, na- tives and the disabled, and photo radar, and fired senior civil servants he judged unsympa- thetic among other actions. No premier in men- ory has made as many fundamental changes as quickly. - Harris is rushing partly because delaying would force him to make deeper cuts later. He also won the election by promising dra- matic and rapid change and looking decisive and is an?tious to sustain that image and having some success, because so far he is being praised almost as much for moving promptly as for his actions. Harris's speed has caught opponents off - guard. The NDP and Liberals are still so shocked they have not mounted a coherent ob- jection and groups affected by his cutting have had little time particularly in midsummer to or- ganize protests. Harris's streamlining has extended to his an- nouncements which have been terse and to the point. He stopped photo radar and most public housing construction in one-page news releas- es. Hams has never been inclined to rhetorical flourishes and his short, simple messages have given opponents fewer openings on which to Publications Mail Registration Number 0386 SUBSr'RIPTION RATES• ^eNAQA Within 40 miles (85 km.) addressed to non letter carrier addresses 833.00 plus $2.318.S.T. Outside 40 riles (85 km.) or any letter carrier address • 833.00 plus 830.00 (total 83.00) + 4.31 G.S.T. Outside Canada 888.00 plus 86.83 GST (Includes 888.40 postage) Published Each Wednesday Momi g at 424 Main St., Exeter, Ontario, NOM 156 by 1.W. Eedy Publications Ltd. Telephone 1515.2354331 • Fax: 519-235-0764 C.s.T. nn105210035 Health Matters By,HeatherMr Eat Eat your legumes With the thought of hormones and antibiotics that may be pumped into livestock, it is no wonder an increasing number of people are choosing a vegetari- an lifestyle. Many people tell me that while they are not vegetarian, they have greatly reduced the amound of meat and animal products they consume. The era of meat and potatoes has given way to a more balanced diet of of protein, vegetables and grains. Becoming a vegetarian is a de- cision which people make for a variety of reasons including health, allergies, religious be- liefs or cruelty to animals. There are several different styles of vegetarians. Those who include milk and egg prod- ucts in their diet are called lac- to-ovo vegetarians. Lacto vege- tarians eat a varying amount of milk products. Vegan diets in- clude no animal products. Planning a vegan diet can be a challenge to ensure all nutrient and energy needs are being met. Protein, calcium, iron and vita- mins D and B12 are all impor- tant elements in a proper diet. Including vitamin C in each meal increases iron absorption from cereals, enriched pasta, vegetables such as spinach and broccoli, dried fruit, dried peas and beans, nuts and seeds. Eating and drinking dairy products is a good way to meet your calcium needs but other sources such as broccoli, dark green leafy vegetables, like kale and chard, almonds and brazil nuts, legumes and tofu made with calcium can supply this re- quirement. Alternative sources of protein include legumes, nuts and seeds which can be combined with grains and vegetables to round out a nutritious meal. Some ide- as for protein rich meals are: Peanut butter sandwiches, lentil soup with crackers, pea soup with whole grain roll, humous 1.0641 �,; � 4 :. ..:r ref and pita bread, baked beans and whole wheat toast and red beans and rice. In a region calling it- self the white bean capital, in- gredients for many vegetarian dishes should be easy to find. A former Exeter resident has published a recipe book for pure vegetarian diets. 'Healthy Food Choices' by Leona R. Alderson offers menu planning guidelines with nutritional breakdowns and the recommended allowances for protein, calcium and iron. Alderson taught high school and college nutrition for 23 years. Since her retirment she has taught nutrition and cooking classes for more than 12 years. Throughout the book, Alder - soli inserts information about the origin and uses of the ingre- dients as well as statistics about health problems such as dia- betes, osteoporosis and the haz- ards of caffeine use. 'Healthy Food Choices' is available at Folkstone Natural Foods on Main Street, Exeter. Harris's government one of few words hang counter-attacks. This is a government of few words. It also is radically different from the Tories who governed from 1943-85 and were cautious in changing and prone to compromise. The last of the long -serving Tory premiers, William Davis, for example refused full grants to Roman Catholic high schools, then granted them. Davis leaned to business but forced it to deduct union dues from wages and banned pro- fessional strike-breakers. Union leaders were no strangers to his office. But Harris has decided he does not need un- ion heads and did not even consult them before firing the chair of the Ontario Labor Relations Board who was thought to favor workers. Harris has almost excluded Davis -style Red Tories from his cabinet and others who showed any sign they may quibble with him for any reason also have been left outside his circle of power. Hams and his fellow -ideologues who run the party never showed much inclination to com- promise and will show even Tess now their cuts appear to be welcomed by a majority. The Toronto Star, which daily quivers with outrage at Harris's cuts, asked readers to phone in their views and to its surprise received a record number of calls, 70 percent supporting Harris and congratulating him for having the courage to cut. Hams says his actions so far are 'only the be- ginning'. His other promises include eliminat- ing 13,000 civil service jobs, scrapping laws which give more power to unions and facilitate collective bargaining on farms, privatizing liq- uor sales, establishing boot camps for young of- fenders and stricter censoring of violence in movies, videos and computer games. Harris will face growing and better organized opposition, but he looks less and less like he will scare off easily.