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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-06-01, Page 25• Jack's Jottings from Queens Park BY JACK RIDDELL, M.P.P. A legal drinking age of 19, increased fines for under -age drinking and tougher penalties for drinking drivers, were announced in the Legislature this week by the Honourable Larry Grossman, Minister of Consumer and Com- mercial Relations. These measures are part of a legislative package and will be in- troduced in the fall. If passed it would: raise the legal drinking age from 18 to 19 effective Sep- tember; increase maximum fines to $10,000 from $2,000 for drinking under age and for serving alcoholic beverages to those under age, and establish a $500 minimum fine; eliminate the requirement of a sit-down meal with a Sunday drink; allow Liquor Control Board outlets to remain open on election days; and exempt airlines from the normal limitations on hours during which alcoholic beverages may be ser- ved. The new measures on drinking and driving •announced by the Minister include: ' more portable screening devices in patrol cars; a mandatory three-year licence suspension for a third drinking and driving conviction; and a 24 hour on -the -spot suspension for motorists where the portable screening device has indicated a degree of impairment sufficient to make the motorist a risk, although not legally impaired\ Other measures proposed by the Minister are: an education program for the schools and an advertising campaign on alcohol moderation; amend- ments making it illegal to carry open bottles or glasses or liquor in public places; increased promotion of the photo identification cards provided by the Minister of Consumer and Com- mercial Relations as proof that an applicant is old enough to drink and in addition, driver's licences with photographs are being introduced; and obligation of liquor licence holders to request identification from anyone who might be under age, as. well as the increased fines for ser- ving to and consumption by under -age people. The Minister said the penalties currently being imposed are often too low to warrant police action or to deter illegal behaviour. Municipalities will be given the right to pass by- laws making possession of alcohol illegal in specific parks, arenas or stadiums controlled by the municipalities. A grandfather clause in the bill will enable those turning 18 before Sep- tember 1, to legally consume alcohol. Dr. Stuart Smith, Opposition Leader, said that he would have preferred to see the Government attempt an education campaign against alcohol abuse. "If that didn't work we would raise the legal drinking age as a last resort," he said. Agriculture and Food Minister Bill Newman has announced a new asparagus marketing plan for the 1978 season. The new plan will include all asparagus producers, allow for collection of licence fees on an acreage basis, and enable the board to determine the minimum price for asparagus for processing. Mr. Newman said that the , Farm Products Marketing Board con- ducted an expression of opinion of asparagus producers and 75.5 percent of those voting supported the proposal for changes in the marketing plan. Under the new marketing plan, an industry advisory committee of processors and producers will hold formal meetings to review asparagus requirements and market conditions before the board established the price to processors. The Farm Products Marketing Board, at the request of the Asparagus Board will establish a licence fee of $25 per acre for 1978. The maximum fee approved by the producers in the ex- pression of opinion was $35 per acre. Premier Davis and Premier Rene Levesque of Quebec met at Queen's Park this week, and apparently dealt with the question of national unity only incidentally. The Premiers' 13 page communique referred to vaguely worded agreements to end several inter -provincial irritants, and they spoke of agreement on "equity and reciprocity" , for construction workers from one province holding jobs in the other. Mr. Levesque said that did not mean that he will drop a regulation planned to go into effect July 1, which would require extensive Quebec work experience for Ontario labourers seeking jobs in Quebec, and that the two Ministers of Labour are continuing negotiations. He told a press con- ference that he and the Ontario Premier should meet at least one a year. His own conclusion would be that the two provinces can continue their close association even if Quebec leaves Canada - "Whatever the future may hold, they will continue to be neigh- bours," he said of Ontario and Quebec. There has been con- siderable debate in recent weeks about a Toronto tabloid "Strike", which has received a' number of grants from the Provincial Govern- ment - from the Ontario Arts Council and Win- tario Funds. Liberal Leader Stuart Smith charged that the Minister of Culture and Recreation, Robert Welch, gave personal approval. The tabloid is owned by Kensington Art Association, and has published pictures of bullet -riddled bodies, advocating terrorism and stating that it "supports leg shooting knee capping to accelerate the demise of the old system". The Minister has now backtracked from earlier statements ' that the tabloid had no connection with the Art Association, and has said that a cheque for a further grant will be blocked until "a full review" is run on the group. He conceded in the Legislature that "there are similarities in some of the names" of the directors of the association and the tabloid. Four of the seven directors of the , association are also listed on the tabloid's editorial board,. including the president and vice- president. Clinton school field day success Most of the pupils and teachers at Clinton Public School had a very busy day last Thursday, as the school held its annual track and field day under ideal weather conditions. Perry Daer collected the most points of the day to be declared the senior boys' champion, while Shelley Ste. Marie picked up the most points in the senior girls events. Peter Denomme won four of the eight events in the intermediate boys' division to take home the winner's trophy, while Lynne Anderson collected the most points to be declared the in- termediate girls' champion. George Coventry won five of the seven events to take home the junior boys' title, while Kathy Operation Life/tyle You will remain mentally "fit" if you have a variety of interests such as current events, sports, hobbies and community activities. Make fitness a part of your Life- style - stay active. ttrvo Ladd garnered the most to win the junior girls' championship. In the midget boys' division, Beecher Menzies was declared the champion, while Becky McKeller won enough firsts, seconds, and thirds to win the midget girls' title. Individual winners in the senior boys events werec short dash, long dash and long run, Willis Van Loo; long jump, Jeff Colclough; triple jump and high jump, Jim Fleming; shot put, Perry Daer; and discus, Danny Boyes. Senior girls: short dash, Shelley Ste. Marie; long dash, Sylvia Roulston; long run, Sylvia Roulston; long jump, Shelly Ste. Marie; triple jump, Connie Hurman; high jump, Shelley Ste. Marie; shot put Connie Hurman; and discus, Connie Hurman. In the intermediate boys: short dash, long dash, long run, and high jump, Peter Denomme; long jump, Brian Cooper; triple jump, Scott Ducharme; shot put, Randy Lobb; discus, Brad Hymer's. Inter- mediate girls: short dash and shot put, 'Angie Demers; long dash and long run, Lynne Anderson; long jump and GOOD NEWS! SHIRAL'S BOOK EXCHANGE We Buy-SoII- or Exchange your *PAPERBACK NOVELS *HARDCOVER BOOKS *COMIC BOOKS AND SOME MAGAZINES II 11 I 1114131), 1/ DEPARTMENT STORES ALBERT STRUT. CLINTON triple jump, Laureen Craig; high jump, Carol Beane; discus, Samantha Poisson. In junior boys, in- dividual event winners were: short dash, long dash, long run, high jump and ball throw, George Coventry; long jump, Steven Hearn; triple jump, Doug MacLean. Junior girls: short dash, long dash, triple jump, and ball throw, Carol Ann Connell; long run, long jump, and high jump, Kathey Ladd. In the midget boys' events winners were: short dash and long dash, Beecher Menzies; long run, John Lavis; long jump, Byron Boyes; triple jump Bobbie Ladd; high jump, Paul Cam- pbell; and ball throw, Shawn Lester. 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Palmer, Clinton, graduated in Toronto recently from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Doug will begin practising in Goderich, in September. (Photo by Toll of Toronto) Diane Pugh, sister' of Carolyn and Bob Snell of Bayfield graduated recently from Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology with a diploma from the radio and television broad- casting program. On June 1 Diane will com- mence work with CBC - Radio, Toronto. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JUNE I. 1978—PAGE 7A Londesboro marks missionary Sun by Dora Shobbrook United Church news Missionary Sunday was held on Sunday morning. The greeters were Dennis Fothergill and Harry Snell and the ushers were Greg Andrews, Wayne Lyon, Tom Pollard and David Lear. The choir anthem was "Swell in Me" with Barbara Bosman at the organ and Ruth Shaddick as the choir leader. The children's story by Rev. Eaton was "a bad egg never changes but people can". Junior teacher was Helen Lee. Rev. McDonald in- troduced Rev. Bruce Eaton of Staffa, a returned missionary from Zaire, Africa who had a call from Presbyterian Church in the U.S. to drill a well in Africa. He told of dif- ficulties and problems of getting a well drilled and the superstitions faced when the natives thought a curse was on a drilled well. Rev. Eaton said that God asks us to be faithful. Rev. McDonald thanked him and an- nounced the Banns for marriage of Jim Norman of Wingham and Bernice Hunking. Next Sunday will be communion and Sunday, June 18 will be Senior Citizen Sunday. Audrey Thompson and the committee wish to thank all who took part in any way at the ham supper which was well attended. After church, all were invited to Sunday School rooms where coffee and cookies were served with Gary Jewitt, Sunday School superintendent in charge. Kevin Hulley spoke on summer camp which costs $37 for one week and if anyone has questions, contact Kevin. 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