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Times Advocate, 1989-05-03, Page 34Page 34 Times -Advocate, May 3, 1989 Jack's Jottings Jack Riddell MPP t:uron From Queen's Park Throne speech pledges continued commitment to re- form agenda The second session of the 34th Parliament opened with the Speech from the Throne emphasizing the Ontario Government's commit- ment to the social reform agenda fust charted in 1985. Read by Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander, the 11 -page text, the most concise Throne Speech in recent memory, set the pace for the active legislative session ahead by focusing on six key priorities: the economy, education, social assistance reform, safe and secure communities, health and environmental protection. Ontario continues to enjoy a dynamic .and flourishing economy that has outpaced the industrialized world by adding 800,000 jobs and growing by over 40 percent since 1982. In order to sustain this dynamic momentum, the Ontario Govern- ment will aggressively pursue new markets for our goods and servic- es. By providing support to Ontario -based companies as they com- pete globally, this government will foster an entrepreneurial culture which rewards businesses that strengthen the competitive position of our economy and labour force. To guarantee that our workers will have the necessary skills re- quired to drive Ontario's economy into the 21st century, this govern= ment's primary emphasis will be on improving education, training and adjustment programs. A relevant education system is the key to realizing both the eco- nomic potential of our province and the individual potential of its citizens. The scope of our commitment to quality education extends from junior kindergarten through to Grade 12. In keeping with the Ontario government's belief that children have the capacity to benefit from education at an early age, all school boards will offer half-day kindergarten for four -year-olds as well as half-day senior kindergarten for five -year-olds. Funding will also be provided to those school boards that have the classroom space to of- fer full-day senior kindergarten programs. . Streaming in grade nine will be eliminated to allow students more time to discover their full academic potential. Grades eleven and twelve will be designated as years of specialization. Core curricu- lums and assessments at all stages of the education process will en- sure that students are provided with an effective springboard to career opportunities. The opportunities Ontario's future can provide must be accessible to all its people. Yet in the midst of great wealth, the number of On- tarians requiring social assistance continues to grow despite a 60 per- cent increase in benefits since 1984-85. Poverty continues to sap the initiative of one of our greatest resources - children. To counter this tremendous loss of individual potential, the Onta- rio government is committed to assisting individuals to bridge the gap between dependence and self-sufficiency. Transforming welfare cheques into pay cheques must be a shared responsibility between all levels of government. The Ontario government will take the lead by providing increasing shelter support and child benefit payments,. removing disincentives to work and expanding employment counselling, referral, basic train- ing and job preparation programs. Protecting the quality of life throughout Ontario's many communi- ties is a priority of this government. Our safety and security runs the risk of compromise through drug and alcohol abuse, racial tension and incidents of violence. To ensure that Ontario remains the preferred home for its citizens, the government will introduce a comprehensive anti-drug strategy fo- cusing on education, prevention and treatment. This government will also provide direction and support to police in their efforts to im- prove race relations with the diverse communities they serve. Access to quality health care regardless of ability to pay remains the cornerstone of this government's commitment to the well-being of Ontario's people. The Premier's Council on Health Strategy estab- lished in 1987 has identified several health goals which together de- fine a broader vision of health for Ontario. Good health depends upon a safe environment and relies more on disease prevention and com- munity-based care and less on institutionalization. Recognizing the contribution that a clean environment affords in the pursuit of good health, the government of Ontario will continue to demonstrate leadership in environmental protection. We will en- courage everyone to participate in the 4R's: reducing, reusing, recy- cling and recovering waste. Specific measures will be introduced to reduce automobile fuel vapours and automobile -produced acid rain emissions. A new lottery fund, "Cleantario" will help finance our ongoing effort to prowt our air, water and food. The exciting and demanding challenges that lie waiting for Ontario in the 21st century will be met within the framework of a dynamic economy and a skilled labour force supported by a citizenry that has enjoyed the benefits of a clean environment, healthy lifestyle and quality education from its formative years onward. MOBILE PARTS VAN "Let us come to you" Becker Farm Equipment is pleased to announce Gord Gerrit, their newest parts man. Gord will be on the road to service you with: Oil & Grease * Hytran , 'Case IH Parts * Tools * Lights * Kongskilde Parts * Batteries * Filters * Lawn & Garden Gord will also be selling and demonstrating - KARCHER POWER WASHERS FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. Ex•t•r Sales, Service & Rentals Dashwood 235-2121 since 1932 237-3242 Visit Crediton fire hall - Kindergarten students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Separate School visit- ed the Crediton fire hall, Friday afternoon. Firemen Robert Pertschy and Murray MacDonald try hats on students Joey DeBor?t, Jeremy Kester and Jennnifer Devlaeminck. Sunbeams to meet at Thames Road By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE THAMES ROAD - Rev. Sheila Macgregor was in charge of the church service on Sunday morning: We sang the children's hymn "The Spirit In Me" and Rev. Sheila gave the children's message "How Do We Know That Jesus Is Still With Us?" She had an inflated toy and a little toy windmill. She asked the chil- dren if they could see the air in the toy or .the wind to blow the wind- mill. Sheila talked about Mary of Mag- dala. Karen Etherington, dressed in a long white cloak, portrayed the part of Mary Magdala which was well done. Coming events The Sunbeams will meet at Thames Road church on Wednes- day, May 10 at 9:30 a.m. Volun- teers needed. Children please bring "Show and Tell" item. Are you interested in having your child or yourself baptized on Moth- er's Day? Please meet at the manse on Wednesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. Youth Group - Baseball game at Thames Road Ball park, Thursday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. Our Youth Group will be challenging the Youth Group of Centralia and Zion West. Snack to follow at Thames Road church at 8 p.m. Pre -marriage Event for all couples wishing to be married in 1989-90 Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. noon at the manse. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Ken Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cann, Mr and Mrs. Reg Hodgert, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jeffery and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jeffery were last Monday evening supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rohde. The Usborne Guild practiced so they could play for the Senior Citi- zens at the Exeter Legion Tuesday night. Centralia by Mrs. Tom Kooy By Mary Kooy - CENTRALIA - Events at the United Church in the following weeks are each Tuesday and Thurs- day exercises in the morning. On Thursday Junior Young People will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. followed bychoir practice at 8 p.m. Centralia U.C.W. will meet on Thursday May 11 (note the change of date) gathering at the church at 7:30 for car pooling to the Friar's church on Highway.4 where a visit has been arranged. All ladies wel- come. Upcoming dates to put on your calendar. Sunday May 14 Confir- mation and communion. Sunday, May 28 The Good family of Exeter will be guest speakers at Zion Church at IO a.m. Centralia con- gregation is invited to attend. The Goods will speak on their recent trip to Bangladesh, On Monday afternoon April 24 prize winners for euchre at Hey - wood's restaurant were: High scores - Helen MacDonald, Harry Noels; Lone Hands - Marian Noels, Charlie Rollings; Low Score - Amy Lee Stuart. Congratu- lations were extended to Charlie and Ilene Rollings, newlyweds. Next gathering will be May 8 at 2:30. At Neils schoolhouse on Monday evening April 24 there were nine ta- bles playing with prizes going to High score Lois Hodgins, Harvey Hodgins; Lone Hands - Ann Gil- mour, Joe Carter; Low score - Kay Armstrong, Charlie Rollings. Next euchre will be on May 8 convened by Earl and Mary Lou Morgan, Otto and Dorothy Darling. Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Dorothy Graham for- merly Mrs. Merton Sholdice a farmer resident of the village. Sym- pathy is extended to the family. Tom and 1 attended the 50th wed- ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hessels in the Leprechaun Hall at the Lucan arena on Saturday evening. A large crowd attended and on Sunday evening we were guests of Peter and Joyce Sovereign of Lucan where friends gathered for a birthday party for Howard Dolan. Von Overholt spent Sunday with her sister Teresa Bcdour and Cathy of Godcrich. Lucan WI LUCAN - The last meeting of Lucan Women's Institute was opened by President Mrs. James 'Lockyer conducting the Institute Ode and mary Stewart Collect. A paper on agriculture in Canada was read by Mrs. Marian Cochrane followed by roll call with safety hints. A -clock for; the lounge of the new Seniors Apartments has been purchased and Lions will place a plaque to acknowledge this gift. The program convener read annual reports of all conveners. A gift cer- tificate was given to Mrs. Harry Wraith for auditing our books for many years. Mrs. Dave Barr told of her trip to Bangladch to the open- ing ofa-Ciiitli 4.41/4462go,Qnrat(sr] by "Families for Children" of Cana- da The Tweedsmuir History Scrap- book on local events remains in Lucan Library for reference. Other scrapbooks made by this organiza- tion were donatedto the following groups with the hope that they will be kept up to date, Lions, Arena, Lucan Schools, St. Pats, Sportg, Seniors, Lucan Revival Centre, United Church, Anglican Church, Legion, Obituary Book, Scouts, Plough Watch to Alan Scott. Our financial balance is to be di- vided between Lucan Horticultural Society and two 4-H groups. Over the years the institute has had many interesting, instructive speakers who helped us carry out our motto "For Home artd Coun- try". We help 4-H by paying transpor- tation for leaders to attend work- shops, giving to prizes at Ildenon 4 disbands Fair and formerly helping to tind leadership. We sponsored the Red Cross Blood Donors Clinic until 1987 when it was turned over to Lucan Business Mens Umbrella or- ganization. Each year the Lucan W.I. and Granton W.I. gave a Canadian Flag each to our public school class- rooms until all have one. We have supported agricultural courses, Me- morial Children's Hospital and local charities. It is with regret that we disband at • this time bringing an end to the as- sociation with a very worthwhile organization. The W.I. was formed in Lucan in 1909 and continued to 1944 and re- • sumed in 1950 to April 190:- Clandeboye CLANDEBOYE - Pat Hodgins participated for her 13th year, in the "Great Ride Against Cancer" on Sunday at Strathroy. Many thanks to all her sponsors in the Clande- boye - Lucan arca, she raised over $700 for Cancer. Ralph Lynn and Peter Groenewe- gen are convalescing at home with broken ankles, in casts, both hap- pened the same week, in separate - farm accidents. We wish you both a complete and rapid recovery. Congratulations! to Mr. and Mrs Paul Grocnewegen (nee Warrincr) who were married recently in Blen- heim. After a honeymoon on a cruise in the Caribbean, they are residing in Strathroy. • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bray attend- ed the Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio for a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rohde visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Duncan on Friday evening along with a musi- cal group from St. Marys. 111 Dashwood by Bernice Boyle DASHWOOD - The Teen Mis- sion Committee are holding a Bake sale and yard sale in front of the United Church Saturday, May 20 at 8 a.m. The Dashwood and Area Business Association will hold their monthly meeting May 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dashwood Community Centre. They are planning the yearly com- munity yard sale for June 10. The Fireman's Yard Sale will be the same morning with a breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Donated items for the sale can be given by contacting any fireman. The Vernon Schatz residence was sold on Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Randy Miller. Welcome to the area The six Becker sisters had their spring fling last weekend in Toron- to when Margaret Deichert, Zurich; Elaine Daters of Dashwood; Barbara Bucholtz from Kitchener; Carol Ir- win of Blyth; Iris Gravel of Peter- borough and Eleanor Webb from Brampton attended "Les Miserables" at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Donna Hoffman, 237-3763, has tickets for the Grand Bend lioness Casino night and suitcase dance to be held on May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Grand Bend Legion. Valentine Becker was transferred Monday to the Exeter Villa. Scott and Mary Ann Boyle and Shannon from North Bay and Fraser Boyle from Vancouver arrived home for their baby brother Trevor's wed- ding on May 6. do • On AH Chain Link And Residential Pressure Treated Fencing and Decks • Oak;s Paving Stones installation and Free Estimates Early Bookings (519) 227-4160 BOB HARDY, R.R. 1, LUCAN, ONT. 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