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The Huron Expositor, 1989-08-30, Page 44A — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, AUGUST 30, 1989 .as 443) 4,44, 4 1 1 YEAR ANNUAL G.B.C. 1111 Ospooha Insured Within Umbo. Roto• Subject Ta Vntnptlon. L Z - 6A I COMP. 5 YEAR 3° -R g DAVE DouseSotL &left //' Serving Ontario since 1976 'vitt, 15 locations for I our C011;;;11t1 NESBIT ELECTRIC LTD. 1Kirktan 229-8222 SEE US FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS • Industrial *Farm *Residential •Pole Line Construction .Bucket Truck Service *Hydro Poles *Electric Motor Repairs *Rewinding *Sales and Service For Service Coil 229-8222 or 1-800-265-2938 AFTER 6 P.M. CALL TOM RAPSON 527-1643 -Do yu wait to co plebe yo E_ r - ugh School Diploma? o y®u. ,, 'a t to improve employe t options? ALTERNATE E CATO wa:its yo We offer.... *Flexible and part-time hours *Computer experience including Wordperfect & Lotus 1-2-3 "Ministry approved courses Co-op education ;,,Call Seaforth District Rig School 527-0380 A Free service offered by the. Ministry of Education and Huron County Board of Education. Huron MPP pledges continued support To The Editor: I have been delighted by the many cards, letters and telephone calls which I have received from friends and acquain- tances from all walks of life following the recent changes in the Ontario Cabinet as announced by Premier David Peterson. In my capacity as a Cabinet Minister in the Peterson goverment for the past four years, the contacts and experiences which I was afforded were of immeasurable benefit to me, from both a personal and a career point of view. As many of you will know, the privilege of being entrusted with the responsibility to represent all Ontario farmers at the provincial level had been a life-long ambition for me, and one which few people are able to attain. As most of you will also know, along with the privileges accorded a Cabinet Minister come a lengthy list of what often seem like onerous responsibilities. The long hours of work, extensive miles of travel, and the difficult and often controversial decisions which had to be made were all part of the job. Many times, such respon- sibilities afforded less time than one would like for friends, family and local riding events in Huron County. I was extremely fortunate to have the support and understanding of my friends and family, my personal staff, my riding association, and my constituents, when I could not always accommodate everyone's wishes. For these reasons, I must assure you that I move on with few regrets. I feel confident and proud that as Minister of Agriculture and Food, I was able to make a real difference for the farming communi- ty of Ontario, while at the same time ser- ving my constitutents' needs and requests in many other areas of government. I am proud to state unequivocally that I am not, nor have I ever been part of con- troversies or insinuations of political in- discretions. The recent moves announced by Premier Peterson represent an attempt to keep a fresh face on the Ontario Legislature. With close to 100 members in his caucus, the Premier must continue to reassure his elected colleagues that there are and will be opportunities for many capable members to apply their particular skills. I have no doubt my successor will accept the challenges being offered him, and will continue the fine tradition of LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Liberal support which the farming com- munity has come to enjoy, and in fact to expect. I want to reassure all of my consitutents in Huron County that I will continue to fulfill the duties entrusted to me in the last election as your Member in the Provincial Parliament of Ontario. My three riding of- fices in Exeter, Wingharn and Goderich re- main open and at your service, and I may be reached via any of these, or at my Queen's Park office. In addition, the strong voice for agriculture which I maintained prior to my becoming Minister will not be lost in caucus, and I will work with the new Minister to build on the initiatives which are ongoing within the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. I look forward to continuing to serve you in whatever ways I can, and to the oppor- tunity to work closely with all of you in the County to represent your views and wishes at Queen's Park. Jack Riddell MPP Huron Local chapter says thank you To the Editor, The Huron Chapter of Epilepsy Ontario, wish to thank everyone who supported "Glad Days" by buying flowers. This is one of the main events sponsored by Epilepsy Canada to raise money for research. Over the last 21 years when Epilepsy Canada was formed, there have been great breakthroughs in the treatment of this disease. There is also much better understanding, greater awareness, more openness and consideration which is so important, as about two per cent of the population suffer from Epilepsy. This is more than the combined number with Cancer, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy but we hear more about Cancer because it kills. We are very fortunate in Huron County to be so near University Hospital, Lon- don, where we have a team of doctors with such specialized facilities and equip- ment that they are the best in the world. Our Seaforth organization needs volunteers. Let us know if you would like to contribute. Thanks to Audrey, Mary, Helen, John, Brenda, Christa, Evan, Claire, and Steven, our great 1989 "Glad Days" workers. Anyone wishing to get in touch, call Mari Vere at the Huron County Chapter - 482-9489 or Claire Eckert at 527-1250. Director pleased with Glad Days Dear Editor; On behalf of the Huron Chapter of Epilepsy, I wish to extend a very special thanks to all those who purchas- ed and helped make Glad Days so suc- cessful, especially: GLAD DAYS Co- ordinator Donna Wood and to all volunteers who worked so diligently in the sale and bundling of glads. We would also like to extend a very special thanks to the Welsley Willis Church who kindly donated the use of the church hall for the storage and Twenty new bock par is Homeowners in Seaforth have given a response which shows their support of the revitalization of the Block Parents Pro- gram in town. "We got a really good response from the people who applied," says Cathy Ferguson, who, along with Mary Longstaff is getting the Seaforth Block Parents program back on its feet. "The signs are all out, and the next step is educating the kids in schools." Since they started, the ladies have recruited about 20 new people to be block parents. Being a block parent means you put a sign in your window showing the Block Parent logo, which tells children who feel threatened that there is a safe place for them to seek refuge. Block Parents was started in Seaforth by the local Optimist Club about eight years ago, and there still exists a nucleus of par - ticipants. The recent. drive to get block parents program rekindled resulted in about 20 successful applicants, bringing the total to about 30 for Seaforth. "You can always use more, but we've got quite a few," said Mrs. Longstaff. "There's room for everyone to be one." Applications for block parents are available at the Seaforth Library, and once filled out, can be taken to the police department for approval. Mrs. Longstaff noted more block parents are needed for rural areas, where there is currently a shortage. Mrs. Ferguson says the organizers will be recruiting new volunteers, and expects that when school starts and children start to bring home Block Parents educational materials, more parents will become block parents. Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Longstaff will be visiting the public school, the separate bundling and sale of Glads. Thanks also to Clinton Town Hall, Conies Food Mart, Huronview, and Clinton Hospital for permitting our chapter to sell Glads on their premises and downtown. An upcoming event for a Children with Epilepsy Support Group Luncheon to be held Thursday August 31st at 11:45 a.m. If interested please contact 482-5527. Marjorie Vere Director Huron -Perth -Bruce Chapter in Seceforth school, and the Preschool Learning Centre to tell children from preschool age to Grade 3 what Block Parents are and when to use them. In addition to this, Mrs. Ferguson will be trying to organize a Safe Arrival Program, which involves the schools routinely phon- ing parents when a child doesn't show up for class, to ensure they didn't get lost somewhere between home and school. The response to Block Parents in the program has been good, and the organizers will be looking toward the Seaforth Op- timists to support the program, and to sponsor signs and educational materials. In the time Block Parents have been in Seaforth there has been little occasion to use them. "Thank God there's never been an inci- dent in the eight years we've had it," said Mrs. Longstaff. "So far so good. Touch wood." CO.OP SIZZLING SUMMER SAVINGS Prices in effect August 30 to September 2 -- While Supplies Last — No Rain Checks MEL -NOR DIAL -A -SPRAYER TRI-MEX WEED KILLER Call Heather or Neil with yc ur news tips. 5270240. REG. 12.95 995 1 LITRE REG. 10.95 795 SPRAY -N -GREEN FERTILIZER 2 LITRE SIZE — 4300 SO. FT. 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