Times Advocate, 1989-05-31, Page 32(R4fi1RR)
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Times -Advocate, May 31, 1989
Jack's Jottings
Jack Riddell
MPP Huron
From Queen's Park
Quality health care accessibility for every Ontarian
Three Ontario ministries have joined with the Ministry of, Health
to announce a series of initiatives aimed at preserving quality health
care and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Health Minister an unces ne* province -wide screen-
ing progNm for breast cancer
Health Minister Elinor Caplan has announced a new province -wide
program that will encourage women between the ages of 50 and 64
to attend cancer screening clinics every two years.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer -related deaths among
women in this age group.
Administered by the Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research
Foundation, the screening program is part of the government's
Throne Speech commitment to an action plan for specialty health
care thatincludes cardiovascular treatment, dialysis, emergency and
trauma services, AIDS victim support and care for mothers and the
newborn.
The Ministry of Health will provide $5 million in start-up and op-
erating funds this year to establish eight screening centres. By 1995,
the Ministry anticipates the establishment of 36 centres across Onta-
rio. It is expected that more than 300,000 women will use the pro-
gram once it is fully implemented.
"Experts tell us," Elinor Caplan said, "that with good screening,
breast cancer deaths for women in the 50-64 age group can be reduced
by up to 40 percent."
Premier's Council provides research funding to the
Ottawa Heart Institute
Describing new medical technology as one of the tools to help us
achieve a healthier Ontario, Monte Kwinter, Minister of Industry,
Trade and Technology, has announced that the Premier's Council
Technology Fund will be contributing $2.8 million over five years
for an important medical project under study at the Ottawa Heart In-
stitute.
The $22.3 million project focuses on the development of an elec-
trohydraulic ventricular assistive device (known as EVAD) for im-
plantation into people who suffer from heart disease. The device will
help establish normal blood pressure levels, and is considered the
first stage in the development of a totally artificial heart that docs
not require the patient to be hooked up to medical equipment.
"The search for a method to augment or replace the pumping ac-
tion of the human heart has been going on for decades," Mr. Kwinter
said. "But the process has been slowed down by problems related to
infection and other side effects. The EVAD project brings together
the necessary talent to bring about this much needed medical innova=
tion."
Facilities for fitness
Tourism and Recreation Minister Hugh O'Neil has announced addi-
tional grants that his Ministry is providing to municipalities and
community groups under the New Recreation Facilities and Capital
Conservation Programs.
Seven million dollars in lottery proceeds is being made available
for a further 152 recreation facility projects, bringing the total num-
ber of projects assisted this year to 424 at a total cost of almost $28
i(n it l ion.
Mr. O'Neil pointed out that one quarter of Ontario's health care
budget is spent treating preventable, lifestyle -related diseases. High-
quality recreational programs have been shown to reduce these costs
by half.
These projects are helping our communities to build and maintain
the recreational services that the people of Ontario depend upon.
'Money for R.I.D.E. program
Solicitor General Joan Smith has advised that acheque of $1,500
will be received by the Goderich police force in support of overtime
hours worked in connection with the R.I.D.E. program (Reduce Im-
paired Driving Everywhere), As part of an increasingly pro -active
campaign against drinking and driving, the Ministry of the Solicitor
General has provided these funds to a total of 101 municipalities.
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Tap potential is seniors theme
By Annie Morenz
SHIPKA - June is Senior Citi-
zens Month. This year's theme is
"Tap the Potential." The Ontario
government has set aside a time in
June to honour Seniors for, the 19th
year in a row.
In Seniors magazine, the Minister
for Seniors Hon. Mavis Wilson
says, "they have a store of wisdom,
years of experience, and the desire •
to teach, learn and share their tal-
ents with others."
This year South Huron is hosting
the Tri County Senior games, that
includes Huron, Perth and Middles-
ex.
Events for these games are being
held in Community Centres in
Hensall, Dashwood, Zurich and Va-
nastra, South Huron Rec. Centre,
Albatross Tavern, Huron Park, Ex-
eter Legion Hall, Town & Country
Bowling lanes, Zurich, Ironwood
golfcourse, Exeter.
Senior Citizens events are being
planned throughout the Province.
A highlight of the month is the
presentation of Ontario Senior
Achievement Awards at Queen's
Park.
Personals
With Willis, Ella and Michelle
Mabel Desjardine on Victoria Day
holiday, were Clara Statton, Grand
Bend, Bonnie, Janet, Lonnie and
Lindsay Dugas, all of Sarnia. Deb-
bie an Eric Platenga, of Huron Park
and their friend Bev of Exeter, Har-
vey Godbolt, Huron Park, Gloria
Ferguson, Clinton. This was com-
bined Mother's and Victoria day par-
ty, as Mrs. Station was on a bus
trip to view the tulips in Ottawa,
on Mothers Day weekend.
Clcason Martin and his daughter
Wilma, of Elmira and Mr. ad Mrs.
Edward Snyder, of Wallenstcin re-
cently accompanied Ferman and Le-
ola Snyder to Sarnia where they
visited Aaron Snyder.
Answers to last week's planting
quiz riddles. Plant a ? and what
will come up?
1. A kitten? Pussy willow
2. A puppy? Dogwood
3. A sunrise? Morning glory
4. Cupids arrow? Bleeding heart
5. Box of candy? Marshmallows
6. An angry wise man? Scarlet
Sage
7. Days, Inonths, and years?
Thyme
8. John? Johnny jump up
9. Sheep'? Phlox (flocks)
10. Kiss? Tulips.
Anyone interested in a Mystery
tour bus trip on Tuesday June 13;
phone Nola Love at 238-2948.
Everyone- The entire female staff of Huron Centennial School joined their voices to sing a tribute to
retiring teacher Barbara Alexander. The event was part of the program at the annual spring banquet
of the Huron Federation of Women Teachers Association of Ontario held in the Stanley Complex on
May 24.
Rehearsals begin at Blyth
BLYTH - Beginning May 23, the
Blyth Festival Company members
cruise in to Blyth to begin rehear-
sals and to build the shows for its
15th spectacular season of new Ca-
nadian plays. There are many fa-
miliar faces and outstanding talents
featured in the five plays offered by
the Blyth Festival this year. Re-
turning are Jerry Franken, Dianna
Belshaw and Patricia Vanstone who
are featured in the opening comedy,
Perils of Persephone by Dan Nee-
,dles. Vancouver actor, Garrison
Chrisjohn and actors Greg Pflwand,
Reed Needles (brother of the author
Needles) and Ann Baggley also ap-
pear in this play which previews at
Blyth Memorial Hall on June 14.
Kerry Hackett who began her ca-
reer at Blyth in 1981, designs sets
and costumes for Perils of Perse-
phone with Harry Frehner as light-
ing designer (a regular Festival de-
signer since 1983). -
Douglas Beattie, the newly ap-
pointed Artistic (Director of the Red
Barn Theatre (now celebrating its
40th year) directs this zany cast of
characters.
Terry Tweed - Associate Director
Let's landscape
at Elimville 4-H
ELIMVILLE - On May 25, 1989,
Elimville 1 started their new 4-H
project "Let's Landscape" at the
home of Linda Johns.
We opened the meeting by saying
the 4-H pledge. We then nominated
the new club officers as President -
Barbara Ticman, Vice-president
Anne Dclbridge, and Secretary - Su-
san Grubb.
We discussed the differences be-
tween a herbaceous plant and a
woody plant. We went outside to
see the different plants and what
types of plants they were.
The meeting was then adjourned.
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returns to direct the James Reaney
classic,ticks• and Stones which
dramatizes the Donnelly legend of
Lucan. Designer Shawn, Kerwin
who. worked at Blyth in its early
years, has created an outstanding set
for this thrilling drama. Familiar
Festival faces featured in the Don-
nelly play include Thomas Hauff,
Lorna Wilson, Kevin Bundy and
Dean Hawes. Also featured in the
company are Michelle Risk, Melis-
sa Bell, David .Fraser, Scott Fis-
cher, David Storch, Stephen Walsh
and Michael Taylor. Sticks and
Stones is the first part in a trilogy
by James Reaney which opcns June
21 at Blyth Memorial Hall.
The Blyth Festival is pleased to
announce the appointment of Peter
Smith as Associate Artistic Direc-
tor the 1989 season. A member of
the Acting Company since 1985,
Peter will be featured in the new
Bryan Wade comedy, The Right
One. Laurel Paetz, Peter's real-life
bride is also the bride in thc play.
Vancouver based director, John
Cooper and actor arol Sinclair (re-
creating her role in The Mail Order
Bride) contribute their special tal-
ents to this hilarious comedy which
opens !uly 5.
There will be lots of surprises in
the blockbuster musical which
opens July 2(). The Dreamland by
Raymond Storey and John Roby
which features a live band on stage
and a cast of nearly 30 people! Di-
rector, Richard Rose and designer
Charlotte Dean return to Blyth, and
brig to life the big band sound of
the thirties in The Dreamland
(workshoppcd earlier this month in
Toronto and at the Winter Writer's
Retreat in Blyth last year).
From coast to coast they come to
work at the Blyth Festival and so
do the audiences! "Our theatre pa-
trons have rushed to buy tickets ear-
ly this year", says Joel Harris, Gen-
eral Manager of thc Blyth Festival.
"Our sales are up 75 percent from
last year at this time - nearly
17,000 tickets have been sold for
the 1989 season. Over 150 groups
have,booked performances through-
out the summer and over 4,000
tickets have been sold for perfor-
mances of Perils of Persephone and
The Right One. Nearly one-third of
the tickets for the Donnelly mys-
tery, Sticks and Stones an thc
blockbuster mtisical, The Dream-
land have been sold." But there arc
lots of excellent scats still available
for all plays. Just call the Blyth
Festival Box Office at (519) 523-
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week at Queensway it's difficult to
decide which event was the high-
light.
Several residents enjoyed library
time outdoors on Wednesday. It was
a beautiful sunny day conducive to
poetry reading. .
Thursday evening Ed and Donna
Lesperance, Max Ducharme and
Gold Bleck helped us celebrate at
our monthly Birthday Party. There
are definitely many country and
western music fans among our resi-
dents judging from the crowded
dance floor. Birthday greetings to
Lillian Smith, Janet McKinnon,
Lorne Johnston, Lloyd McDougall,
Lucille Jeffrey, Bill Eveland, Aleida
Kats, Elmer Potter, Luella Hall,
Hazel Mason and Earl Gray.
Saturday, Queensway took part in
the Hensall Community Yard Sale.
Despite a rathcr drizzly cool start,
the weather did improve as did
sales. A big thankyou to our won-
derful auxiliary for their help and all
the people that either donated items
for us to sell or patronized our sale.
With the cool weather we especially
did a booming business with our
fresh coffee and,donuts.
Sunday, a special treat was in
store for everyone when members
of the Thames Valley Kennel Club
presented their show on our sou..
lawn. Six owners put their dogs
through their paces with commen-
tary and explanations provided by
master of ceremonies. Three levels
of training were demonstrated nov-
ice, open and utility. The obedience
with just hand signals was especial-
ly impressive. Following the show
the dogs and owners visited resi-
dents indoors. If you missed this
show don't despair we're having
them back in September.
Coming events, Saturday, June
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