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i ii i~ 1 LI i flli IiIilOIL nu t~i I Pur' î OrcwM> Weekly WIxu~, Wedne~day, Jwi~ IL 1997.5 - Stewards sponsor fashion show The Main Hall of Orono United Church was the place to be on Friday evening, May 3th when the Board of Stewards sponsored a fash- ion show by Monca Rose, KIIng Street W., Bowmanville. A capacity crowd gathered early to enjoy a musical med- ley of Mary-Clare MacKinnon as they helped themselves to a sumptuous dessert tea. The buffet tables featured food, glorous food of wickedly high caloric content. Flowers by the Apple Blossom Shop, colourful serviettes and cari- dles-enhanced the tables. The ten models were Marilyn Barrabaîl, Jane DeFinney, Donna Monrison, Adel 1. Nixon, Dm1i Schoenmaker, Janet Stayi ng9 In Touch John O'Toole' Durham East MPP June th 1997, marks two years since we were elected as the 36th Parliament of Ontario. It seems such a short time. Some say we are doing too much, too fast. However, when we started, you realized that we were spending $1 mil- lion dollars each hour of every day, more than we were taking in as revenue. The longer we delay, the worse the deficit would be. We have eliminated red tape and other barriers to growth, while remnaining on target to balance the budge as promised. Just this weekend, it was announced that there were 60,000 new jobs created in Canada during May, over 40,000 of these were in Ontario. We promised to reduce the size of govern- ment, maintain health care, focus on safe communities and maintain classroom fund- ing. As the Ontario economy responds to-our plan, there, is a renewed confidence for our future. Ontario is the largest province in Canada and the federal and provincial govemn- ments must work together s0 there is hope and opportunity for aIl. Standeven, Cathy Stewart, Eleanor Terrill, Sharon Weeks, Doreen Wood. These models showcased beautifully co-ordinated out- fits which were complemient ed by the well-chosen jewellery. The models entered onto an attractive stage setting deco- rated with floral arrange- ments by the Apple Blossom Shop and fumnishings by Rolph Hardware. An attrac- tive quilt served as a back- drop. Between sets, door prizes were presented as follows: Armstrong's IGA - Anna Marie Alun Flowers Plus, Newcastle - Marion Adams Monica Rose- Jennifer Barnard, Carol Yeo The Natural Nut - Dahlia Campbell Orono Garden Centre - Marjorie Best Rolph Hardware - Caria Werry Stutt's Pharmacy - Pam Wenry The merchants were gen- erous in their support of thisg event. In return, let us al remember to support our local businesses and keep our village alive'and thriving. The buzz of conversation and the lingering after the show indicated that this event was a happy Urne of socializ- ing and renewing acquain- tances. The Stewards thank aIl those who made the show such a great success. ference. This was a very high level example of the global village and the virtual class- room. The Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, the Honourable Marilyn Mushinski was in Port Perry on Friday, June 6th to launch the Internet Service, at Scugog Library. About a week ago, there was a work- shop on the Integrated Com- munity Network. Durham Region, along with many partners from the hospitals, Durham College, the Durham Boards of Education, EDS Canada, Bell Canada, the banks, other private sector businesses and individuals are working toward a comprehen- sive integration of systems for Durham. The Ontario Government recognizes the importance of global commu- nications and our teclinical competitiveness. The future is right here, right now in Durham, get ready for the third wave. At Queen's Park, legisia- tion was introduced this week in two important areas. First, our Minister of Labour, the Hon. Elizabeth Witmer, intro- duced the Public Sector Transition Stability Act, 1997. Upon passage, this legislation will introduce two new com- missions to assist with the transition of new school boards, hospitals and munici- palities in Ontario., To ensure a fair and orderly restructur- ing of these public organiza- tions, either party will be able to caîl on the Labour Relations Transition Commission. Police, fire and hospital sector employees are not allowed to strike today. The Dispute Resolution Commission will encourage negotiations and utilize medi- ation-arbitration to resolve issues. As employees and employers move to new orga- nizations, we must have job stability and recognize suc- cessor rights as well as other collective bargaining rights. This legislation does not affect teachers as there- will be future legislation dealing with the new district school boards and educational issues. June is a very busy month with tourism awareness week June 9th to the l5th. 1 have many, brochures at the con- stituency office to help you plan your summer. Caîl me at 697-1501 or, 1-800-661-2433 for information. June is Senior's month across Ontario. There are 1.4 million seniors in Ontario Who have made and continue to make a valuable contribution to our society. Each week bas a theme and June 24th, a num- ber of seniors will be recog- nized at the Senior Achievement Awards. Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh will tour Ontario in late June. This is the first time since 1984 our Queen bas vis- ited Ontario. The Queen will celebrate Canada Day, July 1 st in our Nation's Capital. This past week, I attended a number of high-tech events in our riding. Mr. Farquharson's Grade 10 class from Port Perry High School completed a geography pro- ject with Israel via a telecon- The first reading of the Comprehensive Road Safety Act, 1997 was introduced this past week. This new road sàfety legislation was widely accepted by ail parties this past week. The legisiation deals with commercial carri- ers, drinking and driving and general road safety. In 1995, 3 17 of 999 fatalities on Ontario's roads, involved drinking and driving. In 1995, 69% of aIl drinking drivers were repeat offenders. There will be very stiff penalties for' repeat offenders. Sehoot bus safety will be strictly enforced with stiff fines from $40000 to $2,000.00. Truck safety wiIl also be the target of this proposed new legisiation. Wheel separation will resuit in very severe fines and impounding of equipment. Over ail, this comprehensive legisiation will make Ontario's roads the safest in North America. Road safety and driver responsibility will mean that our roads wilI be returned to the people who put safety first. In closing, "one thing you can give and still keep is your, word". 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