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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-04-09, Page 4Page 4-�•CITTQN NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1986 The Canton bleepefbtccird f* ppuhllphod aach atf.dnesdey et p.0. Nott 31. CI :tan, Ontario. Canelo, PoM 1qa-TT.I4 02444e. nelpccrlptlt n Rete: Ceneda•42T,ffl Sr. Citlsett, RUI,RM effr y.,W.r forsdpn. ltf.0* per year If is riel.fered es second class mall by the poet office savior the permit number eel/. The Nswa110,lord Incarpordlod In 1124 thoHuroJl N ws.tlNord. Mcundntl la 11101, end The Clinton Nem Ere. founded In 1442. Total pre.. runs 3.74111. -Incorporating THE RUTH STANDARD J. HOWARD AITKEN - Publisher ANNE NAREJKO - Editor GARY HAIST - Advertising Manager MARY ANN HOLLENBECK - Office Manager Display advertising rates available an request. Ask for Rote Card No. 15 effective Oc• tober 1. 1.14. VA MEMBER MEMBER Volunteers are vital assets in our communities Volunteers are an extremely important element in our communities. Without them many programs would not exist, many events would not take place and some of the much needed work in the area would not get done. April 13-20 marks Volunteer Week in this province. During this week, over 2,800 volunteers will be honored for the dedication they give to the arts, heritage conservation, public libraries, community information centres, newcomer services, multicultural activities, citizenship services and programs by and for Native people. In this area, Doris Batkin of Clinton, Elva Metcalf and Ethel Poth, both of Bayfield, will receive 1986 volunteer service award lapel pins for their work on the Huron County Historical Society. Dorothy Williams of Clin- ton, will receive a lapel pin for her volunteer work with the Van Egmond Foundation. These ladies are modest about their contributions to the communities. When contacted about their awards, they felt others deserved the awards as much, if not more than they did. But this reaction is typical of volunteers. They, are people who give of themselves and expect nothing in return. Although these ladies are the only ones in the area to be honored at an official ceremony, there are plenty of other volunteers in the com- munities who contribute a great amount of time. They too deserve a round of applause. Without the vital contributions of volunteers, our communities would not be as attractive and appealing as they are today. - by Anne Narejko. Why doesn't governiheiit get involved, reader asks Dear Editor: The weekly articles by Jack Riddell, MPP, have been informative and useful for understanding the policies of the new liberal government in Ontario. The aticles are writ- ten in a professional way and show that MPP Riddell has at his disposal the expert opinions of others in the political, legal, economic and social areas of provincial life. It istherefore very puzzling to see the lack of expertise and ethical concern in matters relating to the provincial government's in- volvement with the Morgentaler abortion clinic m Toronto and the growth of the abor- tion on demhnd industry in the major hospitals. Prior to the last election, Premier Peter- son, the Minister of Health Murray Elston and local representative Jack Riddell were polled by Pro -Life, Campaign Life and con- cerned church members as to their position on the closing of the Morgentaler clinics. These men and other liberals were in favor of closing the clinic. Copies of a personal let- ter of Premier Peterson to Campaign Life shows that after the election and after an alliance was made with the `pro -choice' NDPs, the liberal government has made one feeble effort in court but has not pursued all the legal options available to them to close the abortion °clinic. Hardly a professional effort. Perhaps the politicians do not know what is right or wrong? Speaking as a minister in a Christian church I acknowledge that far too many church leaders have utterly failed in giving moral direction during the explo- sion of the sexual revolution and now during the `pro -choice' revolution. If the churches cannot agree on the mat - I s, ids, kids .. There's no twoways about it - kids are cute. I ;don't know whether it's their seniles, their toothless grins or the fact that they are so trusting that draws me to them. But there's something about kids that I find ir- resistable. We've all lived through the years of childhood, but unfortunately we don't remember much, if any of it. I've often. thought it would be great if I could remember my first step, the first word 1 said or the first day of school. I do remember learning to ride my two - wheeler, but that's only because I fell and skinned my knee after discovering no one . was hanging on to me. I also remember the first day we got our dog. I was about six -years -old and frighten- ed beyond belief of a puppy that was only six -weeks -old. I think I had good reason to be scared though. This innocent looking puppy would grab my then long hair with his teeth and try to drag me across the backyard. He never succeeded, but he sure made me think twice before I sat on the grass near him. The reason for thinking back to my younger years is a recent visit from my one- year -old nephew, Tyler. During his visit, I couldn't help but marvel at how much he had grown since I had last saw him. Mind you it had only been LQtters three months, but the changes seemed pret- ty remarkable to me. Last time I saw Tyler, he could walk, but he wasn't too steady. Now the little speed demon, runs, crawls up stairs and dances: Weil, maybe he doesn't know any disco stepss and he doesn't know how to jive, but he wiggles his little bottom to the beat of the music. To his aunt, this is just as good as if he could polka. From the day Tyler was born, I said he was going to be a football player. I'm not sure why I made that announcement or decided to choose that career for the . youngster, but 1 think I was wrong. • I have collected a number of souvenir hockey sticks over the years and after Tyler spotted them, he quickly picked two of them. Much to my disappointment he chose :the Montreal Canadiens and the Young Canada Week sticks. His other choices were Huron Park Hockey School, and my favorite, the Toronto Maple Leafs. He then looked around for something he could hit with the sticks. His choices were a golf ball, a softball, a, Frisbee and an assort- ment of Smurfs. He decided on the golf ball and headed for the stairs while I grabbed the remaining two sticks so I could play too. To my surprise, he knew exactly what to do with the ball and the sticks. At first he missed the ball, but after a few trys he was shooting it across the room. When Tyler became bored with his game, ( which didn't take too long ), my brother and I put *our sticks in motion. Tyler then became interested again and took over the game. Right now he isn't the greatest hockey player but if he keeps working on that slap - shot, who knows what he may become ! But who knows, baseball season is upon us and once he catches Blue Jay Fever, he may decide to change sports. Maybe this is why I find children so ir- resistable - they have no hang ups, they're willing to try a wide range of things and they. have their .whole future ahead of them. Maybe my little nephew will be the next Wayne Gretzky, maybe he'll be the next Pete Rose or maybe he'll enjoy working nine to five. The decision will be his, but for now, I like to think he'll be a football player. Spring Events Klompen Feest will soon be upon us and organizers are busily arranging events, shows and taking care of the details so the weekend will come off without a hitch. We at the News -Record are preparing our Klompen Feest special edition and would appreciate any old pictures that relate to the subject. All pictures will be returned. The Kinsmen are also planning their '50s and '60s dance to be held June 14. Wayne Hodges says a car show will be featured as well as the band, The Fabulons. An emphasis this year will be put on '50s and '60s dress. Mark .June 14 on your calendar, it pro- mises to be a good time. ter, how do We expect the government to give leadership on such moral issues? All I will say is that the religious leaders who con demned the Innocent One and Pilate who sought to wash his hands of the Innocent One's blood, have gone down in history for who they were. We no different if we do not protect the sacredness of human life, even the life of the unborn baby. Each citizen will be held responsible and each politician will have to one day give account as to their part in the massacre of the un- born. May the Lord have mercy upon us. Some have said that abortion is a personal choice alone. Not so. Taxpayers money and OHIP money is being spent to pay for the doctors, hospital beds, nurses and hospitals who are accomplices to this massacre. As the abortion industry grows, taxpayers money is going to pro -choice groups which are supported by the provincial govern- ment. The government must become an in- strument of life rather than death. Spend the money for centers for mothers with pro- blems. Support the agencies that already exist to help. Investigate and restrain the rubber stamp abortion procedures in the hospitals. Define the human rights of the un- born child. The government cannot control, the actions of the citizens of Ontario but may they reward that which is good and restrain and punish that which is evil. (Romans 13:1-7). Dr. Neal Hegeman Citizens must speak up and defend principles now Since June 12, 1984, when. Premier William Davis announced his about-face on the issue of extended funding for Roman Catholic separate schools, it has been a disheartening time for all who care about public schools, the democratic process, in- terfaith goodwill, and fair and equal treat- ment for all regardless of creed. All three political parties have turned a deaf ear in these legitimate concerns. Two other commissions on education were appointed that same day. These reports have now been released to the public. The Shapiro Report on the funding of private and independent schools pointed to the discriminatory effects of extended separate school funding. The Macdonald Report on the financing of elementary and secondary education recognized the problems of taxa- tion and funding When major changes in educational policy occur. Both reports men- tioned the importance of equality. The events of the past year have shown that extended funding, has been a most,dif, £icult issue for, all of the political parties. The Tories are still in disarray; the NDP is undergoing pressure to change: its; policy; tri • ., Liberals still maintain the bold stance of going ahead at all costs. In the meantime, then are a number of religious and dowal groups Which are taking the issue tao✓ the Supreme Court of Canada. Des" itethe headline "ftCFINANCIN RU D CON TUTIONAL," designed t Art leave thepublic, with the feeling that there is no more to be said, there are serious flaws in the structure upon which "two systems of public education" could be based. The 88 -page. minority report of the Court of Ap- peal's split decision fully explored the legal and historical basis. While all five justices agreed that Ontario has no obligation to fund separate secondary schools, they disagreed on whether such a gift would violate the Charter of Rights guarantee of equality to all Canadian citizens. Equality must be for all, or it is for none: From the beginning of this decisionto ex- tend funds, there has been recognition of the difficulty This has resulted- in the aiitoc*tie methods used to slip the funding into place even before legislation is passed. + xcessive powers are proposed for the Inn- pleinentation Commission. This would leave public trustees with few options to preserve public education under Bill 30.` The feelings of love and, pride which On- tarians have had for their culturally -rich province have been marred, by these recent events,. In the :years to co e, we will have • quality edicatiehr equalityfor r all citizens — Only if we overninenty and responsible; these principles les now. and� �eferld p p -Speak up Yours truly, 'Friendsp of public Education in Ontario; Inc. Poi.Totten, President. Hairrow, Ontario SCAREY CREATURE BY ALAN RIVETT Jack idd�II, MPP University Funding Universities across Ontario will receive more money to help fund capital projects as a result of two new initiatives by the Liberal Government at Queen's Park. Colleges and Universities Minister Gregory Sorbara an- nounced the establishment of a new Univer- sity Renovation Fund of $9 million. In addi- tion, Mr - orbara announced the govern- ment has committed $5 million in 1986-87 as the first step toward financially supporting 10 major renovation, ,.alteration and new construction projects on Ontario unversity campuses. • "The new University Renovation Fund represents a significant change in , policy directon in the manner of government sup- port for universities' capital renovation needs. The $9 million that has been allocated to the fund for 1986-87 will be distributed to the universities based on a formula developed by the Council of Ontario Univer- sities, which measures the space needs of the institutions," said Colleges and Universities Minister Sorbara. "Universities themselves will be free to set their own priorities for tackling the capital renovations and up- dating functions they must manage on an on going basis." through The Ontario Liberal Govermnent, the Ministry of Colleges and Universitites, will ultimately contribute some $24 million toward ten major capital projects across the province, Mr. Sorbara said, " Governtnent support is now at a level Where universities pan begin to alletriate • some of their Most pressing capital deficiencies built up over a decade of underfunding." This funding represents approximately two-thirds of. the total cost of these projects, which are, valued at $35 million. Universities • The Ministry of Colleges and Univers will help fundrojects at the University of �i , and Toronto'Y`brlt • . Wilfred Laurier,. I aurentian UnlverSities and atthethilversi-, ty of Ottawa. In addition, funding will go to Brock and Lakehead Universities as well as the .Ontario College of Art, University of Toronto's Scarborough College and Nipiss- ing College. - Ministry of Financial Institutions Created 4 Premier David Peterson has announced the creation of a Ministry of Financial In- stitutions to increase Ontario's domestic and international • competitiveness in the financial.service sector and improve protec- tion for the consumer. Premier Peterson Said the new Ministry will. consolidate, strengthen; and integrate functions pertain- ingto the regulation, supervision and policy direction of . financial institutions. The Ministry will function under the direction of Monte Kwinter, *rho Will also • continue to serve- as Minister of Consumer and Com- mercial Relations, • "It is important that Ontario capitalize on the opportunities afforded by rapid and sweeping changes in the global financial system, while atthe same time ensuring confidence and trust is maintained and honoured in the institutions which comprise that system," said Mr. Peterson. New Pensions Advisory Board Premier David Peterson announced the establishment of a new Public Sector Pen- sion Advisory Board which will act as an ad- visory mechanism for government on pen- sion plans in the Ontario public sector. Five major plans are involved: the Public Ser- vice Superannuation Plan, the. Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Systems the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan and the Ontario Hydro Pension Plan. The new Board will report to Chairman of Manage- ment Board, Elinor Caplan, and will make • recommendations which will result in cost; efficient and consistent benefits for all. public employees. r TownshipoT'Cr .�.r�.�.0 Vis• can receive ring celebrations Dear Editor, way we hope to reach many former Townshipwho might Atte tions All former residenta'ISf. Art'h�r residents of Arthurinvitation r�a Clot receive an rn'�i tation to the :. shi �• Wellington County. , -:, . otherwis.,r. . to order to obtain your*• cop ' onto First many planned events of this forthcoming Edition of the History~ of Arthur Towlisship, union• •p fan now to attend the ;'llaniecoming, . 11eArthurTovsmship� Celebrations to'be held at lie nviorth art I istn Bouihur ttee, •: CIVIC' ou r your Au KENILWORTH, Ontario NOG 2E0 Thank you for your valuable s aCe4,s . r,