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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-03-28, Page 9YI qual pay strengthene 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. 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