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BY JACK RIDDELL MPP
Last Tuesday, March 20, witnessed the
official opening of the Fourth Session of the
Thirty -Second Parliament of Ontario. This ik
largely a ceremonial day with lots of pomp
and pageantry, and for greetint old friends
and colleagues. Before the official opening of
the House, His Honour the Lieutenant
Governor and Mrs. Aird arrived at the
Legislature Building in an open landau and
inspected the guard of honor.
The reading of the Throne `Speech is in
reality the government program for the
future. It was quite lengthy this year and
concerned many areas. The Throne Speech is
simply a broad document of intentions and
this will be expanded on With the introduction •
of the Treasurer's budget and other legisla-
tion.
Following are highlights from the Throne
Speech.
Provide more funds for the Ontario Career
Action Program; Expand Youth Employment
Counselling Centres; all employment pro-
grams for youth will be consolidated under
the responsibility of a single minister to
streamline the process; extend entrepreneur-
ial opportunities through programs similar to
Student Venture Capital, which supplies
interest-free loans for summer businesses;
broaden export apprenticeships to the fields
of applied sciences, such as engineering.
Expand training and re-training on-the-job
BROWN — ECKERT
Lois Anne Eckert of RR1 Dublin, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. James Fitton, of Branchton
and William Charles Brown Jr., son of Mr.
and Mrs. William Brown Sr. of Egmondville,
were married Saturday, Mar. 24 at the
Egmondville United Church. Matron of
honor was Bev Baker, of Cambridge and
bridesmaids were Norah Eckert, of RR1
Monkton, Susan Fitton, of Cambridge and
Betty Glanville, of RR1 Walton. Junior
bridesmaids were Lorrie Glanville and Tanya
Eckert, flowergirl was Jackie Agar, of RR2
Branchton and ringbearer was David Eckert,
of RR1 Dublin. Richard Smith, of Seaforth
was groomsman and ushers were Randy,
Poisson, of Seaforth, Bill Fitton, of Branch -
ton, and Brad' faker, of. Exeter. Ile
reception was held at the Seaforth and
District Community Centres. After a wed-
ding trip to Les Vegas, the couple will reside
at RR1 Dublin. (Photo by Phillips)
and in school all 'age,tgroups. Create a
province -wide network of training . and
business development consultants to help
industry upgrade resources. Widen work and
training opportunities for the handicapped.
Co-ordinate the efforts pf local tr:)ining
councils, develop training software and focus
on industrial adjustment.
HIGH TECHNOLOGY
Expand facilities at the Institute of
Computer Research and related activities at
the University of Waterloo. Simplify pro-
cedures for Ontario Development Corpora-
tion loans fornew high technology ventures.
Fund re -tooling projects at Canadian auto -
part firms. Support the modernization of
small food processors. Help market Ontario
expertise in mobile communications and
electro -technology.
Help small firms acquire high technology
equipment,
Help small communities upgrade police
and fire stations. Support recreational
boating and help develop new marinas. Fund
local water protection projects. Establish
co-operatives to put local tourist operators in
touch with unemployed tradespeople.
Strengthen equal pay laws and improve
.pregnancy and adoption leave. Review access
to and quality of child care. Provide more
resources to fight violence against women
and children in the home. Amend the Family
Law Reform Act and institute strict enforce-
ment of family maintenance orders, Review
the definition of "family property". Encour-
age Crown agencies, municipalities and
BIRTHS
STEPHENSON: Jim and Kathy thank God
for the safe arrival of their son, Michael
James Ross on March 8, 1984 at Listowel
Memorial Hospital. He is a brother for Ann
and a new grandson for Ross and Marie
Stephenson and Don and Marion Plunkett.
VOGELS: Paul and Marian are proud . to
announce the arrival of Linda Michelle, born
Mar. 21, weighing 9 lbs., 11 ozs. at St.
Joseph's Hospital, London. Proud grand-
parents are Anne Vogels, Dublin, and Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Groot, Mitchell.
WAGNER: Allan and Beverly Wagner nee
Sholdice of R.R.7 St. Marys are pleased to
announce the birth of their daughter Stacey
Elizabeth born Mar. 23 at the Stretford
General Hospital. A sister for Kyle, Ryan
and Troy. Grandparents are Mr. and Mr§:
Russell Sholdice and Mr. and Mrs. Stan
Wagner, Stratford.
Egmondville 4-H
n
school boards to begin affirmative action
programs, Extend Civil Service` benefits to
government employees vvorking on a regular
part-time basis.
Create anAdvisory Council on Agriculture',
Set up a Commercial Crop Development
Fund. Increase assistance for crop research
and producGttion in the North. intensify efforts
to export agricultural products to American
markets.'
Devise a province -wide testing program for
Ontario Schools. Re -introduce amendments
to recognize the right of every French or
English-speaking pupil to an education in his
or her own language.
JUSTICE AND QUALITY OF LIFE
Reaffirm support for the Ontario Censor
Board's,right to uphold community values.
Pursue pension reforms for all plans and
recipients. Reform Workers' Compensation
System. Proceed with proposed Child and
Family Services Act. Strengthen law enforce-
ment,/streamline courts'and improve services
for witnesses and vietirns. Introduce enabliing
legislation for the provincial administration
of the Irnunt Offenders Act. Extend Ontario
Weicoine Hotiar Houseprogram.Irnproove support
far sopped, Englis -la=nguage training,
Provide additional chronic andnursing
home beds, increase' access to,p-to-date
treahnent of kidney disease, Expand etperg-
eney stealth care system: increase the stipply
of French speaking health care workers and
services in French -language areas. Introduce
teaching health units in the public health
sector.;
Initiate experimental mediation pro-
cedures as a possible alternative to admmis-
trative and judicial procedures now man-
dated' by Ontario environmental laws. De-
velop a Canada -Ontario five-year agreement
on forest management and renewal. Proceed
with uttpiejlnentation of a new licensing and
management• system for commercial fishing.
Continue to pursue remedies against acid
rain'.
B syr Bees get government grant;
create projects of their own choosing, It
offers grants to ;groups who ° undertake
activities for the benefit of themselves and
others in their cemnlunity,
The accent is• on local needs as seen by
older people and On their willingness to meet
such needs. ,
Afgroup of retired people from Seaforth
wi11 eceive a New Horizons grant for 52,351.
Ey Bees will establish an arts and crafts
pram with activities including ceramics,
rug -hooking; and felt 'crafts.
New Horizons is a federal government
program that enables retired people to
•
Hymn Festiva
The Presbytery of Stratford -Huron of the
;Presbyterian Church is holding its annual
Hymn Festival in Seaforth this year. It is to
/ be uonnlSunday, Apr. 1 in First Presbyterian
The festival brings together aboutr-l00'
members of choirs from the Presbyterian
congregations in the area. They meet at;
p.m. for a time of singing, fellowship and
supper. A public service of worship is held at
7:30 p.m,
BY ALLYSON SCOTT
The sixth meeting of the Egmondville
"Busy Fingers" was held at the home of
Laurie Crocker.
Members looked at some quilting samples
made by some girls in the club. Then they
decided what they would do ,for the
achievement program. -
Nokt 'meeting rinembets ° are 'kr /bring
finished specidl projects and ideas for the
exhibit at the achievement program;
The next meeting will be held at Deb
lore's at "n p.m.
Jr. Farmers raise members fees
In DEBBIE HULLEY
The Seaforth Junior Farmers held their
monthly meeting at the arena on Mar. 13.
The broomball tournament and dance on
Mar. 3 received a good attendance. The teen
dance on Mar. 16 also had a good
attendance, The Junior Farmers are organ-
izing a baseball team for this season. This
team will be playing in the Optimist baseball
tournament August 10, 11 and 12.
Junior Farmer Week was quite successful.
On Monday, Mat. 12, awareness night, Glen
Rose was the master of ceremonies.
Seaforth Atoms
(Continued from pg• A6)
year has helped Seaforth to a winning season
and the WOAA championship.
Seaforth Atoms also competed in a
tournament in Brussels this past weekend
and won the "B" consolation championship
by defeating Kitchener 3-2 in overtime in the
final game.
Kevin McLlwain and Jasen Muir scored
the first two Seaforth goals and in the
overtime period. Steve Papple scored the
winning goal.
• Some excellent talent performed including
stepdancing, singing, speeches, piano solos
as well as various displays around the
gymnasium.
On Tuesday during the regular meeting,
Charlie Akey from the Seaforth Police
Department spoke about drinking and
Wednesday was a fun night when
members were taught different line dances.
On Thursday, the delegates left for
Thunder Bay for the March conference.
Friday was the teen dance. a
Membership fees will be raised to Sl I to
help offset the cost of meeting notices. From
this 511, S6 goes to the provincial level, S3
oes to the county level and 52 is left for the
-_forth club,
The members who helped out at the
broomball tournament and dance on Mar. 3
and the members who helped during Junior
Farmer Week received the Junior Fanner of
the month award. Harold Chesney is the
hoser of the month.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Apr. 14 will be a Senior Citizens Slave
Day. April 24 will be a card party. Sept. 10
will be another card party. Get. 6 will be a
50's and over dance at the arena, The
Wilbee's will be playing at the dance.
1 in Seaforth
This year the whole worship service is to
be made, up of hymns from the Book of
'Praise There will be an opportunity given to
the congregation to join with the choir in
singing bynuts new and old.
Following the service a social time is
planned at which all may meet the choir
directors, organists and the members of the
choir.
SCHOOL. IS TOUGH When .you re young,=:
especially when the 'dootor'hee to coma antf,` .
put a cast on your arm, In class. Actually
Michael Devereaux's arm Isn't broken, but
' Michael volunteered to have his arm put In a
cast when Dr. Ken Rodney spoke
• p'rado twR.:480 ' en 1ltlednnfidel/ pr.; Rodney
talked' o 4tudents•about mod lcln;:an used
several props, including the cast. The cast
was removed before 'It hardened, and given
to Mlchaelae a souvenir of his experiences.
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