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Il '~'- uir , ý- - - - S Oron~ Wed~1y'I1me~, Wednesday, March 3, l99~ J FIag raisin g they created more business and jobs. -The point d# this article ils our attitude to change itse if. There is an old expression, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself'. Knowledge is the fuel for change. We ail require confidence like our early explorers, astronauts, scientists and researchers. What we, require is the leadership with the vision, integrity, knowledge and confidence to move for- ward cautiously. As a Member of the provincial parliament, 1 certainly understand the diffi- culty of change. We have had years of consultants' reports and studies on education, health care and municipal reforms. Previous governments ignored these studies because of the fear of change and their popuiarity poils . Some politicai parties p romise one thing, like elimi- nating the GSI or free trade and, once in office, they ignore their, promises. With a provin- Monday saw the hoisting of Clarington's new municipal flag. The teal blu e and yellow flag, depicts the Municipalities' Coat of Anus. Joining Mayor Hamre is Councillor Troy Young who went ahead and designed the flag in time for Clarington's and the Region's 25th Anniversary. Peaking over the flag is Marketing and Tourism Director, Jennifer Cooke, who took Young's design and "ran wýith it," said Hamre. Staying in Toluch by John O'Toole, MPP As part ot my duties as your MPP, 1 attend many different events. At these events and meetings, 1I have found one central theme emerging linking the change in relationships and partnerships that is occurringto achieve commi-on goals. These events range from the Big Brothers',' "Bowl for Millions", whlich is happening in most communities this month, and last week's Big Sisters', "Baffle of the Hors d'oeuvres". Other events have involved large cor- porate partnierships lik e the launch of the Durham College Microsoft "Certified Technical Education Training Centre" or the Unigraphics Solutions pairt- nership with Durham College. In every case, individuals frorn chefs 10 educators and students to retired personis are 'com-ing,, together 10 help one another. In my view, forging new alliances allows us aIl to mnove forward and accomplish more together. In mnany ways, governiments at every level have 10 learn from these community exam pIes. Il is no longer possible for any level of governmient 10 act alone but rather il mnust form partnerships withý individuals and organizations to achieve common goals. The days of government hanidouits are changing and, iii its place we are encouraging new partner- ships that better respond 10 commun ity needs. I am always imipressed with the numnber of volunteers who quietly put these events together. Publicly, 1 thank these individuals and groups for miaking oLir commu- nity a better place 10 live. Youth career opportunities are a topic that w-ill move to the fro nt page as sumnmer approaches and students start Zo7ig orjobs. Last week, a numnber of partniers working with Humari Resources Developmeint Canada staged the annual "Youth Cre Info Fair". From al reports il was a successful ev ent. Th le change in the workplace lias been doc- Umnente.d in nuinerous books and articles. We have aIl heard the frequent reference to thie terni"life long learning" as if it were somnething that would happen in the future. Well, tlhe lime bas arrived. We are nov- ing fromn an industrial/mlanui- facturing-based economy 10 an iniformationi/knowledg.e-based economy. ln this respect, the classroom is expanding beyond the school and mbi the commui,,- nity. Co-op work experience, curriculum -changes and resources needed by our stu- dents are also changing. 0f course, there is the argument that education is about more than getting a job. However, il is clear that eventuially, knowl- edge bas to beý applied for incoîne as well as personal growthi. ,An interesting oppor- tunity for young people to learn more abouît the world of wr is the Junior Achievemnent (JA) program. The Ecý)onics of Stay ing in Shos (ESIS), ers, students and volunteers to unders tand the lIînk between Iearning and earning. Ms. Donna Raetsen Kemp of JA is Iooking for volunteers bo deliv- er Ibis program. For more information, eall 644-7058. As a parent with fiye chil- dren, three of whom are ini uni- versity, the jobs and careers of the future will be decidedly dif- ferent than those of my genera- tion. My generation often spoke in terms of spending ')0 years with one employer. Uîîfor(Ltnately, the day of a job fo r 'Life lias changed. Employeýrs who dont change their products or services woni't survive, in the global econoîny. Employees are also challenged to adopt a -ife long learning- saeg.The challenge of change is a constant -but if we ileet it head on, we will end up with a more interesting and rewaqrd'inig Iife. New organ iza- tions and opportunities wil I emnerge to replace the ways of the past. The agricultural coin- inunities that make Up 1much Of myý riding are also reinventing them11selveýs as was evidenced byv a ecntarticle in -the local paper. Tl'le Rural Job Str-ategyý Funïd, spousored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs is designed to encourage diversification and partnershdips while ex\patidiing em;ploy ment opportunities. Threec locýally based agricultural businiesses successfully joined forces 10 learn fromi each other and expand their-rnarlet. Froin ail reports, this was a success- fui partnership between the provinces and smnall business as cial election on the horizon, you will be subjected to al killtgotf Qurgllfllflt oti hag. Som.e have pledged to reverse the changes that we bave made. 1 would ask you to consider the integrity of the leadership. Don't be fooled by media style and spin. Do you believe that we can go back to the oid ways of endless tax and spend strate- gies and promising one thing while doing another? Perhan-s you might consider thatprio 1995, the province was speùilf ing more on debt interest than on our children's education. There was the equivaient to 32 hospitals closed with the accu- mulated empty beds and wards. 1 encourage your response to these or any of my comments. Please cail me at 697-1501 or 1-800-661-2433, 1 want to hear your views. RECoeYCLE N-EWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME 'FùneraQDirector -Car(Good *Personal, professional, affordable service. Genesîs Bereavement Resource Centre on -site to serve the community. Informative funeral home tours are welcome. 386 Mili Street South, Newcastle (1ust ,wrtI of 401 -Tarkj:ng off q<gert Street) (905) 987-3964 N4arch 19reak 49ononza Bowmanville - Are you looking for something fun and exciting for your children to do on March Break? Then sign them sup for a week they'11 remember in on of our two Mardi Break Bonanza programs! Package 'A'- A day camp held at the Carnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. Your children will partici- pate in a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, skating, sports, games and movies. We have designated theme days such as P.J. Day and Wild Animal Day for added excitement. Daily Fees - $27.50 Weekly Package - $77.00 Package 'B' - This week is filled with daily adven- tures 10 local and Toronto area hotspots. The daily trips combine plenty of excitement>with opportunity to learn somnething interesting. Various trips include the Ontario Science Centre, the Metro Zoo, and more! Daily Fees - $44.00 Weekly Package - $ 126.00 Registraion forma are available in the new SpringlSummer Community Activity Guide. SFor more information, please contact the Community Services Department at 623-3379. /MMNICIPALITY 0F ONTARIO Publication D ates: February 24, March 3, 1999 P.O. #6855 ......... .... ...... ........