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i I : I i / .10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 1,1962 Section Two Meals on Wheels Takes Nutrition to the Doorstep S' 'jt '*, ,-4 • Re: The Role of the Speaker In this column and subsequent columns, I would like to share with you some of my experiences experiences as Deputy Speaker Speaker of the Ontario Legislature. Legislature. I have held this position since the election and during the past year I have had a {lumber of interesting experiences in trying to control the House, or jnore specifically, the members in it. ! These experiences have led me to undertake undertake a study of the role bf the Speaker and the procedural rules, known as the Standing Orders, by which the House is run. As a result of this review, I have made a number of recommendations recommendations for changes in the Standing Orders which I will explain in a future column. Meanwhile, in this first column on the subject, I would like to begin by talking about the problems stemming from the Members' use of their parliamentary privilege. Originally, privilege had a very narrow and specific meaning in parliament parliament and was intended intended to reinforce and safeguard safeguard the basic rights and freedoms of members, members, both in their individual individual and collective capacities. Individual rights include include freedom of speech, freedom from arrest and civil actions and freedom from threats and bribery attempts. attempts. The privileges Sam Queen's of the House as a whole include control over its own proceedings and its own members. The rights of privilege are 1 asserted simply by a member standing and obtaining the Speaker's attention by announcing, announcing, "Point of privilege, Mr. Speaker". Over the years the traditional restricted meaning of privilege in Canadian Parliaments has been expanded. Now Members quite often use privilege very loosely so they may gain the floor, to correct erroneous erroneous newspaper quotations, mention birthdays, and provide explanations, to give just a few examples. Opposition members use the opportunity of rising on a point of privilege privilege to embarrass the Government. Government Government Members use the opportunity to praise the government, while all members use the opportunity opportunity to emphasize to their constituents in their ridings how well they are working on their behalf. Members have tended to seek a point of privilege privilege with increasing frequency frequency precisely because because its meaning is ambiguous. There is no doubt that standing on a point of privilege automatically automatically focuses the attention of the whole Parliament, not to mention mention the Press Gallery and the public galleries on the member who is standing. However, it makes little difference, in most cases, whether TELEPHONE 623-6555 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. Income Tax and Related Accounting Services nSKing St. E., Suite 2 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C1N4 at Park or not the Speaker decides decides if the issue raised by the Member is prima facie a point of privilege. privilege. By making his point in the Chamber, the Member's remarks are noted and become part of the official record of the House. Thus, he has acheived his objective. In practice, two factors have made it difficult for the Speaker to determine what constitutes constitutes a prima facie point of privilege. First, there is the wide divergence divergence already noted between between the original parliamentary meaning of privilege and the conventional conventional or operational use of privilege in the House on a day-to-day basis. Second, points of privilege privilege are not as carefully carefully defined as they might be in the Standing Orders for the Ontario Legislature. This lack of definition in turn leads to confusion between points of privilege and points of order. For example, example, allegations and charges against another Member are points of order. However, members members routinely raise such issues as points of privilege. As a result, the Speaker is frequently frequently confronted with an awkward choice. He must decide whether to allow the Member to continue speaking, or call him to order and ask him to stop talking and sit down because he is technically not abiding abiding by the rules of the Legislature. In my next column I will deal with the problems problems arising out of the daily Question Period and the matter of disciplining disciplining Members. Congratulations are in order to the Newcastle Lions Club in having a wonderful "Fair Day" in the Village of Newcastle. Newcastle. The President, Ray Goode, should be veryjproud of his Club. Printing Excellence • Business Cards • Envelopes • Letterheads • Invoices • Brochures • Programs • Draw Tickets • Booklets • Wedding Invitations • Raised Lettering Printing • Multi-color work • Business Forms • Web Offset Newspapers and Flyers • Rubber Stamps James Publishing Co. Ltd. -- Printing Professionals for 128 Years -- 62 King St. W. Bowmanville 623-3303 Children's Centre Receives Approval to Award New Building Contract Starr Furniture Wins Heritage House Tournament Rose Lilley receives her noon-hour meal, complete with a decorative flower, from Shirley Brown, a Meals on Wheels volunteer. The organization is currently delivering hot meals twice a week to between 20 and 25 persons. However, Meals on Wheels is also looking for more persons who need to use the service. Simcoe Hall Children's Centre in Oshawa has received received Ministry of Health approval approval to award a $2.1 million contract for the construction of a new building to accommodate accommodate 300 to 350 children. The centre has 280 children at present. Making the announcement last week, Health Minister Larry Grossman said "The expanded new centre will better serve the needs of physically handicapped children children in the Regional Municipality Municipality of Durham and adjacent adjacent areas." Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and educational services will continue to be provided. The Health Ministry will provide a capital grant of $1,499,875 of trie total project cost, which is $2.4 million, including equipment and professional fees. The remaining remaining amount will be raised in the community and by Simcoe Hall Women's League. The construction contract will go to Gaydon Contractors Ltd., with construction to start immediately and completion expected in September, 1983. The new one-storey building will be located at Bloor Street. East and Townline Road South overlooking the City of Oshawa. This project was recommended by Durham Regional Health Council. Burketon Raises 653 In Baseball Challenge Burketon's men's baseball team proved last week that maybe you can beat city hall after all. The Burketon Argos defeated defeated a team of staff and councillors councillors from the Town of Newcastle Newcastle by a 18-14 score during a benefit-game held Thursday, August 26, in Burketon. The contest raised $53 for crippled children and a rematch has been scheduled between the same teams this month. That game will take place çt Memorial Park, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. /'CIV The Heritage House Old Boys, hosted their first slo-pitch tournament on Sat., Aug. 21 at Memorial Parle, and it was a team from Oshawa that walked off with the 'A' championship title. Starr Furniture defeated Mackie ana Reid Paving 4-2 in the final game to win the first place trophy. Team members are from left to right, front row, Mike Johnstone, Sherman Cruikshank, Larry Luke, Joe Tullock, Bob Woods, Wayne St. John, back row. Gene Porter, Jim Smith, Bill Woodman, Gene Dinneen, Jean Jankowski, and Rod Painter. THE NORTHUMBERLAND AND NEWCASTLE BOARD OF EDUCATION EVENING CLASSES Courtice Secondary School REGISTRATION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 FROM 7 TILL 9 p.m. Evening Class Principal GARTH GILPIN 728-5146 LOCATION: North on the Courtice Road to Nash Road -- South-West corner EVENING CLASSES ARE USUALLY HELD ON TUESDAY EVENING FROM 7 TILL 9 p.m. EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED APPLEHEAD DOLLS BADMINTON (Wednesday) BALLROOM DANCING (Wednesday) BRIDGE CAKE DECORATING CALLIGRAPHY (Wednesday) CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS COPPER WORK COUNTRY FIDDLE CROCHETING DECOUPAGE DRAPE MAKING FITNESS & FUN FOR WOMEN FLORAL & CORSAGE ARRANGING GARDENING GOURMET COOKING GUITAR GYMNASTICS-JUNIOR GIRLS (24 Hours-6 till 9 - >36.00) HAIRDRESSING INTERIOR DECORATING & DESIGN - Facinaling early pioneer craft which makes great gills lor young and old - Basic fundamentals lor young people in this popular competitive sport • Learn lo dance for fun - social dancing for men and women -Introductory course lo leach Ihe basic concepfs of bidding and card play - Learn Ihe skills of making icing flowers, cul-oul cakes, sugar moulds, etc. - Use of penmanship as an art form for ornamental purposes. - Make your own unique decorations lor use around your home during Chrislmas • Working wilh copper lo make lewellpry and oiher inleresling and useful objecls • Using your own fiddle learn lo play lively lunes 'country style 1 - Course will include pattern reading and Ihe various slilches required -- lor both Ihe beginner and the advanced - Make an attractive wall hanging using your wedding invitation, family photo, etc - Learn lo make your own drapes and save money - Combination of exercises to lone Ihe body and a fun activity lo increase physical Illness • Basics of floral design - save money making your own table cenlrcs. etc for those special occasions • Study ol plant propogation. gardening loi fun and modern landscaping. • Learn culinary arts selected Irom recipes from every cuisine ol the world. • Course designed to assist in the basics as well as Ihe more advanced guilar playing • For girls Irom 8 to 16 years ol age who wish lo learn recreational Olympic gymnaslics - For those interested in the basic fundamentals ol hairdressing including how lo cul hair, selecting shampoos, ole - Course tor Ihe average home maker to provide the groundings In basic design and colour principles. JUDO (Tuesday & Thursday) KARATE' LADIES AUTO (24 Hours -- >36.00) (Thursday) MACRAME MICRO-COMPUTERS- PERSONAL USE - Conducted by a qualified Black Bell holder every Tuesday and Thursday evening - Karate is a lorm ol sell-delense using both the hands and the feet - Basics ol automobile operation Including most phases ol maintenance and minor repair - Use ol knots to create practical, as well as fanciful, objects for your home, friends, your own jewellery and clothing - Learn lo use and program Ihe Commodore PET Micro-computer using the BASIC language tor home or business ORIENTAL COOKING (24 Hours -- >36.00) (Wednesday) PHOTOGRAPHY - Beginners - male or female - given a lew fundamentals fundamentals will be able to produce authentic-looking dishes Irom China, Japan, Polynesia, India, etc. - Course designed to Improve your photo expertise - includes composition, lighting, developing your own films etc. - tor that award winning picture PHYSICAL FITNESS ■■ MEN- Designed lo Improve the general fitness level ol ihe individual through a program ol exercise that includes a variety ol activities QUILTING RUG HOOKING SMALL ENGINE REPAIR (24 Hours -- >36.00) TYPEWRITING UPHOLSTERY (24 Hours - >36.00) WELDING-GENERAL & CREATIVE (Wednesday) (24 Hours - >36.00) - Learn how to make a quilt using your own design - class will make one hand-sewn quilt during the course - An old lashloned craft using strips ol woolen material and burlap lo create attractive mats, wall hangings, etc. - Course in the maintenance, trouble-shooting and repair ol small engines used In lawnmowers, chainsaws, pumps, etc. • Course designed to teach Ihe touch-system of typewriting using Ihe electric typewriter - tor the novice and advanced - Fundamentals of re-building and re-covering your old furniture - Ibarn lo.do it yoursell and save money - Introductory course which teaches the principles ol -gas and arc vyelding while making creative projects WOMEN'S SELF DEFENCE- Learn to protect yoursell Irom physical attack using Ju-iilsu - includes physical Illness YOGA • Incorporates a well-rounded program ol Illness and relaxation - lor beginners, intermediates and advanced students Other courses may be offered if sufficient numbers apply. Classes in the subjects listed above will be held providing a sufficient number of applicants enroll in each course. COURSES ARE FOR 8 WEEKS (2 hours per evening » except where Indicated) *24.00 PER COURSE (EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED) plus material costs If any CLASSES BEGIN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5,1982 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6,1982