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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-08-01, Page 5TE -EM FARM ++I Ht QUALIlYC(X)Nl Seaforth boy is a 'page' in Canadian history BY PAULA KLLlo'[T Justin Rodney, a 13 -year-old Seaford' native, was race dy gives a chance to take a very, very close look at Provincial procedures. He enjoyed ' work as *page in the L.egishpvc Council so much, that he's looking forward to a sant in Ogawa dolbi the sane Caro$. T at probably won't be for acxha 6 or 7 years, though, so Justin will have plenty of time to reflect on his Queen's Part ex- perience. A recent graduate of St. Thomas More school in London, Justin Rodney applied for the pltge's position through his school and was recommended by his principal for the posting, one of 25 in the Province. To become a page, a Grade 7 or 8 student must demonstrate academic excellence and have an overall average of 80% plus. Justin, who was his class valedictorian, winner of his class history award and one of two I.O.D.E. district Canadian History Award winners, had no problem filling this criteria. And having seen elder brother Jason, now 18, head to Queen's Park as a page in 1983, Justin was eager to delve into the world of Provincial politics. He was acxxpted and nod by Hunan MPP Jack RideU, and un May u was off to Toronto for a month. Life in Queen's Park, Justin as- sures, is no vac,anon. Billeted with hinds or reign vete in the cuy, the IXwould be up and about at 6:30 in the morning, getting for the day's routine. in spiffy page's azure, suits, jaCkcts, skins, ties, the pages in the Legislative buil- dings for morning duties. This involved running errands, ferrying messages from floor to flexr or building to building, and plenty of filing. In the afternoon, the House sat at 1 pm. and 18 pages were called to sit in. The remaining pages would run messages or file, or be given a break, and page duties on the whole would be concluded by 6 in the evening. Oh, yes. At some point during the day, the students were tutored in Math, English and Legislative procedure to keep them in step with their schoolwork. But Justin thrived under the busy schedule, and came away with a beta understanding of the pr- y praxes. Pages m tie Federal 1' Parliament must be University age, aid although Justin is indicating an interest w a veterinary canner, be is definitely planning a pie sermon in Ottawa. "t think that would be great," he says, running through his Provincial page duties w the House. Before the slitting, he explains, a number of the pages would be responsible for readying the House. In the ceremonial procession, pages fol- lowed in and asscinbled in the room, eight on the dais at the front and 10 waiting at the back. Once there, n was up to the pages to "..go for anything the members asked for," Justin explains. Water, messages, and mysterious slips of paper passed from desk to desk kept the pages on their toes. Signal- ling with a snap of the fingers, or flagging a page by waving a piece of paper, the members relied on the pages for many things, even the unorthodox. "One NDP member had me writing letters and delivering them, to make him look busy," Justin recalls with a laugh. "Sometimes he even answered them." His classes w Legisllauvc Procedure have given Jusun a better grasp on tie Provincial government process, and his everyday eaput nc taught him some tricks and trivia. "Ibe carcimonisil Mace which is carried in before the sitting of the House, he explains, rgxesents the Queen and the head of the Mace always points to the party in power. Although days were sometimes long and slow , there were other times - during discussion of no-fault in- surance, fur example - when tempers flared and members got loud of voice and hot under the collar. Justin notes that things never really got out of hand, though. "lluit's why the speaker and Sergeant -at -Arms are there." Some highlights of his page stint that Justin won's soon forget arc his lunch in Toronto with Jack Riddell, and his encounter with Winnie Mandela, wife of the recently - released South African leader Nel- son Mandela. It was only a handshake, but it was a moment to treasure. With all of these once-in-a- lifetime experiences to think back on, Justin Rodney is one young man who has already experienced more than many. Ontario signs an agreement with Ukraine A memorandum of understanding on agricultural -industrial develop- ment between Ontario and Ukraine was signed July 24 by Ukrainian Deputy Minister, Evgeny Chulakov and Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) David Ramsay. Under the memorandum, joint business undertakings in the area of agricultural -industrial activities will be possible with Ontario acting as facilitator. The agreement outlines the inten- tions of Ontario and Ukraine to develop scientific, technical, com- mercial and economic co-operation in the field of agriculture and food production, storage, processing and marketing. It calls for the introduc- tion to Ukraine of new, advanced technologies for cultivating crops and animals, as well as for joint research. OMAF will assist the committee by introducing ()wino companies involved in resource -saving and no waste technologies for processing dairy products, meat, fruit, vegetables and agricultural crops. This umbrella agreement facilitates the participation of Ontario business in projects which will lead to improvements in Ukraine's agri- food transportation, storage and packaging systems. Further exchan- ges of specialists, scientists and trainees are planned. "The details outlined in this agreement will contribute to an historic exchange of trade, infor- mation and ideas, that will en- courage business between the agriculture and food industries in Ontario and Ukraine," Ramsay said. "This agreement makes good business sense for both Ukraine's and Ontario's agricultures and food industry". Hydro gives money to Greenpeace, Indians Intervenor groups participating in an examination of Ontario Hydro's proposals for meeting the province's future energy needs have been granted $1.7 million by a panel of the Environmental As- sessment Board. The 26 groups will use the grants, paid by Ontario Hydro, to help determine how much money they will require to prepare briefs for the examination of Hydro's proposals contained in the Demand/Supply Plan. Applications for intervenor fun- ding totalled $15 million. A coalition of ten groups, including Greenpeace and Energy Probe, received $349,300, the largest single allocation. Native groups received a total of $600,000. The environmental assessment hearings into Hydro's proposals begin Jan. 7, 1991. In other business Ontario Hydro's New Business Ventures Division made an unanticipated sale of heavy water to New Brunswick Power during June. The sale involved the purchase of three tonnes of heavy water for about $1 million. Also included is the lease of 10 tonnes of heavy water. The heavy water will replace amounts lost during normal operation of the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station. Heavy water is an integral part of the nuclear reaction process in CANDU reactors. In other Ontario Hydro business Nanticoke thermal generating station, near Simcoe, reached a milestone in June with the instal- lation and commissioning of a $40 million pollution control system. The newly installed system, called flue gas conditioning, is designed to reduce flyash emissions form the station's eight, 512 MW generating units. Over the past few years, Ontario Hydro has been increasing the use of low sulphur coal to reduce acid gas emissions from its thermal stations. However, flyash collection equipment does not work efficiently with low sulphur coal. The flue gas conditioning system improves this performance by injecting minute quantities of sulphur coal. The flue gas conditioning system improves this performance by injecting minute quantities of sulphur trioxide and ammonia into the collecting equipment. Similar pollution control equipment is now being installed in units at the Lambton generating station, near Sarnia. See any familiar faces at the shoe factory? IME HURON EXPO:), IUM AU'3UST 1 1991) S SEAFORTH MEAT MARKET MAIN STREET, SEAFOttTH BACON u. 2.79 LOIN CHOPS La. 2.79 sT�r t,Aw STEAK u. 6.99 LEAN GROUND BEEF LB. 98 Great Selection of SALADS OR �j�RQN�N,D EBA�T :{ 11 BS 2.5 LB Specials in OW Wed. Thn.i Sat. This Week Only. Cheek Our Trim a Freshness 527-1521 MORE IN-STORE SPECIALS VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH ,l LYNDA FEAGAN - JUNIOR FARMER Has been an active Junior Farmer member for 5 yrs. during which she has held several different offices. Has been very ac- tive in Community betterment projects and has organized slave day, euchre parties, talent shows and, most recently, this years blood donor clinic being held August 2nd, Lynda also has an interest in cultural events and has arranged several evenings to local theatres. Operating under the motto "Self help and Community Better- ment" the Junior Farmers Association of Ontario provides a means for young people between the ages of 15 to 30 to meet and develop personally. Opportunities exist to participate in dif- ferent activities including sports, travel, culture, drama and talent. There are also many leadership oriented programs of- fered which helps a young person develop into an effective leader. Community betterment projects keep the Junior Farmers in touch with their neighbours and community as well as teaching to give of yourself. This photograph, taken by J.W. Duncan outside of the Seaforth can identify any of the shoe factory employees in this picture, stop shoe factory in November, 1948, was brought into the Expositor into the Expositor office and let us know. office recently. Are you in here? Anyone that you know? If you NOW AVAILABLE •Our own fresh cut GLADS •Green and Yellow BEANS •SWEET CORN Orders Taken For PICKLING CUCUMBERS HOLIDAY WEEKEND SPECIAL 'AD Annuals *Ws" Perennials 'Geraniums 'Potted Containers REDUCED! 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