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FISHERMAN
It took great concentration but Shaun Henry, with the assistance of
Erin Bolger, finally hooked a fish at the Blyth Fesitval's fish pond.
The pair took in the activities at the Festival's annual country fair
on July 26. (Anne Narejko photo)
Awareness program for
boaters on civic Holiday
TORONTO - The Ontario Provincial
Police Marine Unit's 250 officers, with 105
vessels at their disposal will be on alert for
impaired boaters and unsafe vessels during
the coming August 4 Civic Holiday weekend.
Since the start of the 1986 boating season,
the OPP have laid more than 300 alcohol-
related charges, and another 500 charges
stemming from violations covering safety
equipment, overloading, licencing and
registration, water speed limits, water ski-
ing in prohibited areas and improper opera-
tion of vessels.
So far this year, 15 people have died as a
result of 13 fatal boating accidents on lakes
and rivers patrolled by the OPP. Statistics
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1986—Page 7
"Most productive ession in 10 years"
By Jack Riddell, M.P.P. hearings over the summer.
Huron -Middlesex In the Speech from the Throne the
Government indicated its intention to im-
prove the election expenses legislation.
Legislation was passed which will bring
greater equity to the electoral process by
lacing limits on the allowable expenditures
The Ontario Legislature recently adjourn-
ed for the summer recess after what
Premier Peterson called the most produc-
tive session in the past 10 years.
The record shows that the Liberal Govern-
ment has been working diligently to address
the various issues in the economic, social,
and justice policy areas. Forty-three
government bills were introduced this ses-
sion with 25 being passed into law.
The beginning of the session was marked
by. the reading of the Speech from the
Throne, which set a bold and innovative
course for the Government to achieve ex-
cellence in education, health care and inter-
national competitiveness. Moreover, Peter-
son pledged to achieve these goals within a
framework of fair, open and compassionate
government.
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The session included the passage of Bill
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by candidates during an election campaign. Research Station Celebrates 25th
Other reforms include changes to contribu- Anniversary
11 as forcing candidates of
and Premier Peterson said
"many pressing issues had
with great sensitivity and
the Ministers." Also, he
pleasure with the progress t
ment has made in a number
ded, "we have much still to
that he believed
been addressed
competence by
indicated his
hat the Govern -
of areas and ad -
do".
tion limits as we
party leadership conventions to disclose the
names of contributors. These were the first
amendments to the Election Finances
Reform Act since it was first enacted in
1975.
In recognition of the importance of the
Agricultural Sector, the Government moved
oto protect the Dairy Industry from unfair
competition with the passage of the
Oleomargalrine Act. As well., I, as Minister
of Agr•iculttrre, provided interim stabiliza-
tion payments for Ontario's soyabean and
corn. producers who are facing financial
pressures because of low market prices.
Moreover, the Ministry will spend $54
million in the next five years to enhance
pork production and processing in this
province.
In order to protect our environment from
acid rain the Government established stiffer
regulations to guard against, adverse af-
fects. In addition, legislation was introduced
which will strengthen sanctions against
those individuals and companies who
damage our environment by their pollution
practices.
During the summer recess, the Select
Committee on Economic Affairs will
finalize its report on bilateral trade with the
United States. The report is expected to con-
centrate on the issues of the Auto Pact .and
countervailing duties. Also, the Justice
Committee will begin the public consulta-
tion process on Bill 105, which received se-
cond reading this session. The Legislation is
designed to bring pay equity to the public
sector.
The session was marked by many ac-
complishments of the Liberal Government
94, The Health Care Accessibility Act which
ends the practice of extra -billing and en -
.sures universal access to medical care at
the negotiated OHIP rate. With the passage
of this bill, the government is now in a posi-
tion to receive the more than $100 million in
• transfer payments which were being held
back by the Federal Government due to the
practice of extra billing. Premier Peterson
has indicated that this money will be in-
vested in the health care system.
Two additional pieces of legislation were
passed which will bring greater protection
and more realistic drug prices to consumers
in Ontario.
The Liberal Government ensured that On-
tario's valuable rentalhousing stock and would
n
be protected by applying
re
extended controls to all types of conver-
sions, demolitions and luxury renovations
for a two-year period, with the passage of
Bill 11. Also, Bill 51, the legislation which
reforms the rent review process, received
second reading and was referred to a
legislative committee which will hold public
I had the pleasure last week on July 25th
of participating in the 25th anniversary of
the Horticulture Experimental Station in
Simcoe.
Along with Ontario Treasurer Robert Nix-
on and former Treasurer James N. Allan,
who helped get the station off the ground, we
recognized the great contribution it has
made to agricultural research in the past
quarter century.
The Research Station has been instrumen-
tal in developing and growing many fruit
and vegetable crops, including everything
from apples to cucumbers and from
cauliflower to raspberries in order to
develop more self-sufficiency for Ontario
consumers.
The facility is located on the north side of
Highway 3, 4 kilometres east of the intersec-
tion of Highway 24 in Simcoe.
Futures Program
The FUTURES program which was
designed to help our hard -to -employ young
people, teaches them how to find, get and
hold an appropriate job on their own, and
give them work experience. More than
50,000 young people will be served by the
FUTURES program this year and to date,
nearly 70% of them go back to school or find
permanent employment.
The Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister
of Skills development has announced grants
to Conestoga College, which serves the
riding of Huron -Middlesex. The Conestoga's
Stratford Campus will receive $197,554 to
create 58 positions •for pre-employment
preparation, while their Kitchener campus
will get $3,208,684 to help 1,166 young people
, get placement for work experience.
continue to show approximately 42 percent
of the victims of fatal boating accidents had
been drinking, while 74 percent of those
were legally impaired.
Amendments made to the Criminal Code
of Canada in 1985 gave police the authority
to demand breath samples of suspected im-
paired boaters. As a result, the number of
people charged with alcohol-related of-
fences has nearly doubled this year (in the
OPP patrol areas) in comparison with last
year's boating season.
In all, OPP marine officers have checked
more than 9,000 vessels this year and ad-
ministered alcohol breath tests to more than
150 boaters.
Michie and Evans
• from page 6
of Winnipeg, Manitoba visited with Mr. ant/
Mrs. Edgar Wightman on July 24.
Mr. and Mrs. James Little, Jason and
Craig of Lintlaw, Sask. visited with their
cousins Agnes Bienan and George Inglis and
other relatives for a few days last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnston attended the
Johnston reunion on July 27 at the Hensall
Park. About 75 relatives were present.
Mr. and Mrs. Americo Arruda and
Michelle of Fergus and Maria of Toronto
visited with her mother, Mrs. Dorothy
Logan, last week. Maria and Michelle are
staying for a few days with their
Help for farmers
Farmers who receive notification from
their financial institutions about outstan-
ding farm debts should contact the Ontario
Federation of Agriculture (OFA), said
Harry Pelissero, OFA president.
This applies to any notices served bet-
ween June 27, 1986 and the actual start date
of operation of the Farm Debt Review
Board for Ontario.
The Farm Debt Review Act, creating
Farm Delit Review Boards across the coun-
try, was passed by the House of Commons
on June 27, and has received royal assent.
However it has not been proclaimed, and it
may take till the week of July 21 to get the
Board constituted and operational.
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take Yuill trophy...
grandmother.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby accom-
panied Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Tara
and Erin on a three week motor vacation to
the Western Provinces.
They attended Expo in B.C. and the
Calgary Stampede in Alberta.
They visited with Mr. ,and Mrs. Lyle Arm-
strong at Saskatoon, Sask. and Florence
Armstrong of Eston Saskatchewan, and
returned home by the Northern United
States.
Visiting at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth
Procter on July 27 were Mrs. Howard Zet-
tier, Sherry, twins - Amanda and Alicia, -and
Master Steven of R.R.4 Walkerton{ Mrs.
Larry Mayberry, Marilyn Kimberly of
Londesboro; Marjorie Procter of London
and Mrs. Ronald Hill and Robbie of R.R.1
Tavistock. All attended the Yuill reunion in
the WI Hall on July 27.
Mary Warwick of Blyth spent the weekend
with her sister Laura Johnston and attended
the Yuill reunion.
-. Pamela and Abby Lichtenberger, of St:
Thomas, spent a week with their grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yuill.
Couple celebrate their 10th anniversary...
• from page 6
Local Activities
"T" -Ball wll be starting on August 2 from
10 - 11 a.m. for the month of August, led by
Maxine Houston.
You can still attend Summer Storytime at
the Walter Ball Park continuing every Fri-
day from 10 Library. rChildrenpresented
of all
the Huron County
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The Squirt Tournament is set for the
weekend of August 22-23. Tickets are being
sold on a grocery draw and are available
from any ball member.
The Mite boys won over Winthrop last
Wednesday evening.
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The Shortreed family reunion was held on
July 27 when about 40 family members
gathered on the lawn of Jack and Elva
Brown for a time of fellowship and a
smorgasbord supper.
Guests were present from Wingham,
Stratford, Varna, Belgrave, Shelbourne, 11-
derton, Blyth and Walton.
Several Chevettes In stook
to choose from
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