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10 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Staying in Touch MPP John O'Toole Legislation Seeks full Recognition Of Remembrance Day in Ontario There's growing support for declaring Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Ontario. Legislation introduced by MPP Lisa MacLeod at Queen's Park last week calls for Ontario to join the majority of Canadian provinces who already recognize Canada's national day of mourning and remembrance. Ontario's provincial offices are closed November 11, but there is no full statutory holiday. Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec are currently the only provinces where Remembrance Day is not recognized as a statutory holiday MPP Lisa MacLeod reminded the Ontario legislature last week that November 11 deserves to be a full public holiday in recognition of the great sacrifices made in support of Canada's freedom and peace. Her Bill calls on schools to hold Remembrance Day services the day before November 11. The Bill also proposes that the Family Day holiday be discontinued in favor of full recognition of Remembrance Day on November 11. Whenever fallen Canadian soldiers are repatriated via the Highway of Heroes, there is always an outpouring of support. It is my honour this week to represent the Province of Ontario at memorial services, and many other acts of Remembrance throughout Durham Riding. It is always encouraging to see the strong turnout at local cenotaphs by citizens of all ages. In my view, more Ontarians want an opportunity to pay their respects on November 11. The declaration of a statutory holiday would allow greater participation in acts of remembrance and support for all who serve. Lisa MacLeod's Bill would ensure Remembrance Day is given the status it deserves in honouring the fallen and also recognizing Canada's great military traditions that ensure our freedoms and values are never taken for granted and always defended. I will support the Remembrance Day Bill. With backing from MPPs on both sides of the House, perhaps the legislation recognizing Remembrance Day as a full statutory holiday could be enacted in time for Remembrance Day 2011. The one condition is the exchange of the Family Day proclaimed by Premier McGuinty. ServiceOntario Centres Include Health Card Service As of mid-October, driver and vehicle licencing offices in Port Perry, Uxbridge and Bowmanville are also offering routine health card services. These changes are intended to give residents access to more routine government services that better meet customer needs. The ServiceOntario centres are located at 100 King St. E., in Bowmanville; 72 Water St., in Port Perry; and 278 Main St. N. (Unit 1), in Uxbridge. I am interested in hearing your views on this service delivery model. Ontario's Second Year of Federal Transfer Payments November 3 was a sad day for Ontario as the province observed its second anniversary as a province needing federal transfer payments. Over the past year, the hand-out in equalization payments Ontario gets from the federal government has tripled. Ontario's equalization payments from Ottawa have risen from $347 million last year to $972 million this year. There are 68,000 more people on welfare rolls since Ontario became a have-not province. Ontario families know they need to live within their means, but this province's punishing taxes, record breaking deficits and debt and high unemployment means Ontario will continue to rely on transfer payments and families will continue to struggle to make ends meet. Ontario was once the economic engine of Canada. However, we have gone from first to worst. The trend will continue unless we get off the current path. Church Directory Reverend Ceri Rees 111 Church St. N. 905-485-5502 orono.uc@rogers.com Orono United Church Rev. James Feairs, Minister Newcastle United Church 84 Mill St. S., 905-987-4515 newcastleunitedchurch@bellnet.ca Nursery Care Provided Wheelchair Accessible Sunday, Nov 14 Service begins at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school & Nursery Room Provided. Everyone Welcome! Wheelchair Accessible Sunday, November 14 10:30 am Worship, Faith in Motion Workshop (5-teen) Workshop Rotation: "Rainforest Trek!" Welcome New Friends! Anglican Churches Rev. Canon David R. Saunders, CD St. Saviour's - Orono 27 Mill Street · 905-987-2019 9:30 a.m. - Worship, Sunday School Y outh Group · Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday · Morning Prayer - 2nd & 4th Sunday · Coffee and Fellowship to follow New Website: www.stsavioursorono.ca St. George's - Newcastle 250 Mill St. S. · 905-987-2019 8 a.m. - Commumion 11:15 a.m. - Worship , Sunday School Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday · Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sunday Coffee and Fellowship to follow AUCTION SALE Important Antique Auction Sunday, November 14 10:00 am (viewing 8:00 am) Early Registration & Viewing: Sat., Nov. 13, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm MacGregor Auctions Located in Orono at Sylvanus Gardens, Mill Pond Road. Take 401 to Hwy 115. Travel North 15km to Orono Main St exit. Take ramp and travel north and follow signs to the auction hall on Mill Pond Rd/5th Con. We are pleased to be selling the Antique Collection and Contents from the Kendal Farmhome of Eileen Henderson. (Home & contents are featured in Apr/May 1991 Centuty Homes magazine). Auction includes an impressive collection of Canadiana & Primitive Furniture (many in original paint) including Several Cupboards & Cabinets, Pail Bench, Harvest Tables, Unique Chairs & Rockers, Stools & Benches, Minature Cabinets, Storage Boxes, Dressers & Chests of Drawers, Several Beds (rope, post, canopy, etc), Dough & Blanket Boxes, Settes & Chairs, Quilts, Coverlets & Antique Clothing. 19th Century Samplers (some local). Several hooked rugs (horse, squirrel, dog, three pigs, Beaver etc), China and Pottery and Glass. Salt Glazed pottery crocks & jugs some with blue decoration. Large collection of stoneware and blue transferware pottery, Gaudy Welsh china pieces, Hundreds of Clay Marbles. Carpet balls, Spatterware Peafowl pattern . Staffordshire dogs. Early American Pattern Glass. Coal Oil lamps, Various tin & toleware, candle moulds. Pewter pieces. Weather vanes featuring horses & cow. Old game boards. Old bird houses, Baskets. Quality clocks, Grandfather clock. Walking Spinning Wheel & Wool Winder. A collection of Antique Reference Books. Several period oil paintings. Teddy Bears & Dolls, Various sizes of Papier Mache horses & Rocking horse. Pull & Tin Toys, Early Brass Lighting, (hanging/floor), Duck Decoys. Plus many more unique and highly sought after items not normally found in one auction. Note: This is just a small sampling of articles that make this a must attend auction for one & all. A chance to view the past with the opportunity of owning a piece of it. REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Debit. A 10% buyers premium will be applied to all purchases. Absentee Bids can be left on preview day and prior to auction. see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com or www.ontarioauctionpaper.com MacGregor Auctions Michael MacGregor 905-987-2112 and 1-800-363-6799 Email: macgregorauctions@hotmail.com