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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Apr.il 21, 1976 Section Two Report From Queens Park by Doug Moffatt, M.P.P. A piece of legislation was passed this week which may not get much attention in- the press, but there is no doubt that it will do an enormous amount to enrich the future prospects of some 10,000 Ontario residents. I am speak- ing of the Blind Persons' Rights Act, 1976. Over the past few years, you may have read newspaper reports of blind men or women being turned away from a restaurant because the pro- prietor objected to the pre- sence of a dog-guide; or of landlords refusing accommo- dation in buildings where there is a No Pets clause in the lease. Although regulations governing the operation of restaurants specifically ex- empted dog-guides from the general ban on animals near food, it became obvious that the fact was not widely enough known in the hospitality in- dustry. As this was not the only problem encountered by blind persons with dog-guides, the Attorney-General, Hon. Roy McMurty, decided to introduce a special bill on their behalf. All parties gave him their warmest support on it. Possibly in part because of the lack of clearly-defined and protected legal status, there are not very many dog-guides at the moment -- only some 80 in Ontario, about 15 in Metro Toronto, and 215 across Can- OTTO RICHTER & SONS Equipment Ltd. 12 Heritage Rd. Ste. 5 MrkhEm 294-1407 MR MOI R-A-VE LY M LIKE NOBODY ELSE. After the furnace, the water heater is the biggest user of energy in your home. Waste hot water, and you're wasting valuable energy. That's a good reason for getting full value from every way you can. By fixing leaky faucets. By insulating long runs of hot water pipe. By waiting until you have a full load before you switch on the clothes or dishwasher. By using cold or cool water when it will do the job. By taking shorter showers or shallower baths. By making sure that all the hot water that eventually goes down the drain works hard for you before it goes. The Cascade electric water heater gives you a dependable supply of hot water and it makes good use of ail the energy it consumes But it's up to you to use hot water wisely. Don't waste a drop. your water heater in ada. Because of this bill, more blind people may feel encour- aged to use dog-guides, and more dogs mav be trained. The Bill prohîbits the bar- ring of trained dog-guides accompanying a blind person in any publie accommodation, facility or service, or in the occupancy of any self-contain- ed dwelling unit. The Ministrv of the Attor- ney-General has undertaken to issue identity cards which will ensure that the blind person and dog-guide are freed from embarrassment and delay in situations where they might be challenged. Any blind person who has a dog-guide should apply to the Attorney- General for a card now, so that when the Act comes into force on July lst there will be a minimum of confusion. In fact, this was suggested by the CNIB, and Mr. McMurtry agreed that a card from a government ministry could carry the maximum weight. Present CNIB identification cards held by dog-guide own- ers will be recalled and cards from the Ministry substituted. There will also be regulations to define the qualifications of trained dog-guides. An important feature of the Act is that Ontario Housing Corporation will be covered. Bud Germa, NDP MPP for Sudbury, mentioned the diffi- culties encountered by a blind constituent with a dog-guide in his dealings with the Sudbury Housing Authority. He asked whether he could be sure that this Act would apply to "governmental properties and agencies or boards and com- missions". Mr. McMurtry checked this out, and intro- duced an amendment which states succinctly: "This Act binds the Crown". Interestingly enough, in the Interpretation Act (the guide of last resort on how to construe the meaning of all provincial laws) there is a section which says exactly the opposite: "No Act affects the rights of Her Majesty, her heirs or successors unless it is expressly stated therein that Her Majesty is bound there- by."' One tends to assume that the Crown is obliged to obey provincial laws, and Albert Roy, Liberal MPP for Ottawa East, gave the example of the Highway Traffic Act when pursuing debate on this rather unexpected and absorbing secondary concern. In Mr. McMurtry's opinion, specific mention of the Crown was justified, and he went all the way to make this law appro- priate. In relation to the difficulties faced by handicapped indi- viduals generally, the Ontario Human Rights Commission is planning to hold public hear- ings and working from the briefs and deputations, will seek changes in the Human Rights Code. Despite the lascinating legal digression, the passage of this Bill shows that the legislative process can still help people, and that Members of al parties can get together to. serve theaProvince. A little something to redress the balance of depressing news ELIZAÎBETH VILLE (Intended for Last Week) Palm Sunday, a good crowd was in attendance. Miss Wendy White assisted with the services. The Explorers assisted with Mrs. M. Davis and Mrs. Bartlett sang. Rev. R. Bartlett had a handful of Palm leaves and told the children the story of Palm Sunday and also gave them the leaves to make something from. He demonstrated with a small cross he had made. The choir sang. Rev. Bartlett spoke on "More than Palms." Worship service will be held at Welcome on Friday at 11 a.m. The Sacrament of Baptism will be held on Mother's day, May 9th. Mr. and Mrs. H. White and Wendy attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Elwood White last Saturday in Peterbor- ough. Miss Mary Alice White came from Ottawa to Peter- boro for the funeral also. Mrs. White is the wife of Howard's brother Elwood. On Tuesday the Women's Institute met at the basement of the church. The ladies had an applique quilt to quilt. The ladies that don't quilt prepared dinner and we enjoyed the dinner. At two o'clock, our meeting was held. Mrs. H. Thickson presided. The minutes were read and approved. Mrs. H. Muldrew and Mrs. C. Mercer read their reports for the year. Three others are to be sent before the May meeting. A letter from the Mount Pleas- ant Institute was read con- cerning their joining the Peterboro area and leaving east Durham. We have been asked to cater to the Beatty Wedding in May. Bills were paid. The meeting was turned over to Mrs. H. Quantrill and she read the slate of officers for next year and they were installed. We finished up the quilt and a cup of coffee was served. Officers for the coming year are: Past. Pres. - Mrs. R. Beatty; Pres. Mrs. H. Thick- son; 1st Vice-Pres. Mrs. H. Quantrill; 2ndVice-Pres. Mrs. C. Mercer; Sec. Mrs. J. Morris; Treasurer - Mrs. R. Beatty; Dis. Director, Mrs. M. McAllester; Alternate Direct- or, Mrs. Howard Quantrill; Pianist, Ms. C. Mercer; Pub. Relations, Mrs.. H, Thckson; Auditors, Mrs. H. Muldrew and Mrs. W. Longyear; Res- olutions Convenor, Mrs. G. Morris; Tweedsmuir History Mrs. H. Quantrill, Mrs. G. Morris, Mrs. W. Longyear, Mrs. H. White; Card Conven- or, Mrs. B. Wheeler; Agr. and Can. Ind., Mrs. C. Mercer. Citizen and World Affairs, Miss Edith Carruthers, Edu. and Cul. Activities, Mrs. H. White. Family and Consumer affairs, Mrs. H. Muldrew. Mr. and Mrs. H. White were in Peterboro last week and took Mrs. White's mother back to the Golden Plough Lodge. She had been in the hospital for a time. Misses Doris and Diane Beatty, Toronto spent the weekend at home. Mr. and Mrs. Garry Fowler spent a couple of days with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mercer, Montreal and then spent Sunday here on their way back to Toronto. A car load of ladies attended the Thank Offering Services at Canton on Tuesday night. The fire brigade at Bewed- ley were called out in the night recently to a fire at Rob Winns Jr. The garage and a car was burned. Mrs. R. Westheuser and girls spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Thickson. Recently Mr. and Mrs. R. Provost and farnily, Lindsay; Mr. and Mrs. J Fajt and family, Pontypool were with Mr. and Mrs. O. Mercer. ENNISKILLEN NEWS The bride-to-be received many lovely gifts and a tasty buffet lunch was served by the hostesses. Congratulations and the best wishes of the community to Mrs. Nell Barrie who celebrated her birthday this week at an afternoon tea party with many of her neighbours. Jim and Ramona Rickard and sons Bradley and Craig A sunny, though chilly Palm Sunday was the date chosen for the annual U.C.W. Easter Thank Offering Service. Some empty front pews were a disappoinitment but the 65 worshippers who gathered for the special service enjoyed the fellowship and excellent messages. Velma Stainton presided at the Organ and her prelude, postlude, offertory and accompaniment music were pleasant indeed. A ladies' choir was joined by our soloist Ruth Stinger who excelled in her delightful Me". Distributing the bullet- ins and receivîng the offering Read and Dorothy Sharp. Pres. Shirley Pollard, Sec. Ella Bowman, 2nd Vice Pres. Margaret Ashton were in the Chancel with guest Susan Saywell from St. Stephen's U.C. Oshawa. Directing the Order-of-service was Shirley Pollard, Prayer by Ella Bow- man, Reading of Scripture by Margaret Ashton who also introduced the guest speaker Susan Saywell, a brief bi- ography of a few of her many accomplishments, Our guests Children's Story was of a Scottie dog who was bound and bent to attend Church with his master's family which was a good example for everyone to follow. Susan Saywell continued with a second profound mes- sage in her address in beginning with the many advantages she enjoyed in her work with the U.C.W. organiz- ation. Her sermon had facets God's House equals Church, God's Day equals Sunday, God's Book equals Bible, God's Children equals Us. Her wise counsel was to use all four often and always. Susan interspersed her sermon with some interesting personal references. Hazel Bigby said a genuine "Thank You" to our charming guest on behalf of our U.C.W. presented her with a wee gift from our "green thumb" Anne Heard's green room, Our guest prolonged her visit by dining with Margaret and Orville Ashton. Jr. Church lif the S.S. room was led by Lynda Avery who used a film strip on Eskimo Children. A warm welcome to every- one and appreciation to all who contributed to service was extended by Shirley Pollard and she directed attention to the following announcements in the Church calendar. 1). The Service on Good Friday will be at 11:00 o'clock a.m. in the Tyrone Church. 2). The Youth Group are planning a Sunrise Service Easter Sunday, April 18th at 6 a.m-. onthe teri-acelawn of Russell Ormiston's home, followed by breakfast in the S.S. room. 3). The Sacrament of The Lord's Supper will be observ- ed on Easter Sunday during the regular Service, 4). Easter Sunday, April 18th at 11:00 a.m. the Sunday School are having a special service with Mrs. H. Jeffery, Bowmanville, as guest speaker. All family members and friends are invited. An- niversary practice will follow at 11:30 - 12:00. 5). The U.C.W. meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. Slemon on April 28th at 1:30 p.m. Bev. West, florist, Bow- manville will demonstrate and display flower arrangements. Please note change of date and time. The two units of the 4H Homemakers Club have completed their winter project and attended Achievement Day at Clark H.S. on Sat. accompanied by their expert leaders. In the 10 members Jr. group viz: "Leisure Ladies" three members have achieved County honours for completion of six units who were Tim Pollard, Jackie Powell and Marion Naum. In the 10 members Sr. group "Leizure Loyers" Linda Sharp, won Provincial honours for completion of 12 units. Gifts to these young ladies from the Dept. of Ag. and Food were special certifi- cates and pins. Gifts from the local organization were Tril- lium Cup and Saucer for the three juniors and an alumi- num tray with Provincial Crest for the Senior girl. May we add our heartiest congrat- ulations to the 4 young ladies. Our youth group had their April Study meeting on Thurs. evening in the S.S.-room. The nembers and three visiting maidens were seated around a large square table for the meeting which was chaired by Pres. Brian McGill for the worship and business time. Guest speaker was a promi- nent young lawyer. Ron Wor- boy who was introduced by Counsellor M. Ashton was accompanied by his lovely wife and two friends, Lois and Keith Worden. Ron's inform- ative talk prompted many questions in the two and A time to which Ron gave adequate replies. Lunch and a social hour followed with a musical serenade from the upper floor by the Choir and organist who were later invit- ed to lunch. A tangible expression of thanks was a gift from the group by Brian McGill to the handsome and clever guest. We were saddened by the sudden death by accident of Noel Robinson, Hampton. We join the sorrowing parents, 3 sisters and families, brother and girl friend by expressing our sincerest sympathy in their great loss. Some members of the Ash- ton clan gathered for a s.urprise party at the home of Grete and Douglas Ashton to honour Gladys and Harold Ashton on the occasion of their 30th Wedding Anniversary. Included in the program was a delicious pot luck dinner and a gift of Corn Flower Crystal to the special 'couple. Also a "welcome home" for the foot loose. members Alice and Gordon Beech, Maudie Travell and Reta Rodman who returned last week after 2 months in Florida. Marjorie and Harry Worden and Lois Worden accompan- ied by Margaret and Orville Ashton were on an imaginary trip to Portugal at the Kiwanis Travelogue in Eastdale Col- legiate on Mon. evening and returned there again on Sat. night to enjoy the Barber Shoppers Concert. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brunt and Paul, Bowmanville were Sat. evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Werry. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lamb, Bowmanville were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lamb. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Lang- maid, Solina were Sun. callers at Mr. and Mrs. Roy McGill's. Mrs. Edith Stainton is on holidays -with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence English, Bowman- ville. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Ferg- uson and girls, Newcastle were Sun. dinner guests and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Werry and Timmy, Orono were callers at Mr. and Mrs, Ted Werry's. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Taylor, Orono were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Taylor's. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Turner, Oshawa were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. Dorland. Mrs. Tom Hockin and family, Elmvale spent a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Len Stainton. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dick- son, Bewdley, were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Howe and family. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Taylor were Sat. supper guests with Mrs. Cortenay Graham, Blackstock. Mrs. Raymond Davey, Burketon, attended morning Church service at Enniskillen and was luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McGill. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Beckett and girls attended Courtice United Church on Sunday at which time Miss Audrey Goyne joined the Church. Miss Linda Avery, London is spending a holiday with ber parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Avery. Mrs. Roy Avery, 'Iilbury Miss Donna Marie Howe, Harriston, were Sat. over- night guests at Mr. and Mrs. C. Avery's. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Beck- ett and family were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Goyne's, Don and Audrey. Mr. and Mrs. C. Avery and family were Sunday evening dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rekker and family, Newcastle. The Kersey family had a gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ashton in honour of their 30th Wedding Annivers- ary April 4th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ashton, Bowmanville. Congratul- lations Harold and Gladys. Mr. and Mrs. James Pig- gott, Bowmanville, Mr Clark Piggott, Oshawa were Sun. callers at Wayne Piggotts. Mrs. Wayne Piggott, attend- ed Beaver training classes at Lindsay on Sunday and ber mother Mrs. Meta Read, Haydon was withhlier family while she was away. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Slack and Holly, Oshawa, Mr. Locki McNàir and friend, Toronto, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Earl McNair. Shaw's Dorothy and Linda Crago entertained last Thursday evening when Miss Sue Whit- taker was honoured with a shower of miscellaneous gifts previous to ber forthcoming marriage to Douglas Lane. Guests from outside of our community included the bride's mother, Mrs. B.N. 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