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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, November 27, 1996 5 Officers Installed for Eastern Star Chapter #181 Members of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #181 recently installed a new slate of officers. Pictured above prior to an installation ceremony last month are: (back row) Ken Bromley, Peggy Boyd, Greta Brown, Norma Lewis, Linda Thompson, Dianna Dianna Blacklock, Gwen Holmes, Helen Lockhart and Merion Griffith. In the front row are: Hazel Raby, Eric Gareau, Dianne Gareau, Roy Taylor, Shana Pankratz, Shea-Lea Latchford, Angela Devonish and Dorothy Taylor. Economy Excludes Youth Most drivers over 80 as of November 1, 1996 will no longer have to agonize over the impending road test. Thanks to your many inquiries and pleas for assistance, the minister has responded with relief for our older adults. The loss of a driver's driver's license constitutes a serious serious threat to a person's individual individual freedom and mobility. Safe driving is not unique to- older drivers. I trust these changes will help everyone. Briefly explained, there arc two groups in the new system. The first group is for those who were bom between the 1st and 15th of the month. This first group, will be participating participating in the new program for the next 12 months. The new program program started October 28, 1996 and continues to October 27, 1997. You will be notified to renew your license as determined determined by the month of your birth. The first group will have I'm absolutely dumbfounded when I listen to company after company, week after week, in my position as Industry Committee Committee member, telling me they can't find applicants who meet basic requirements for cntiy- lcvcl jobs in high tech industries. industries. Shouldn't our youth be ready to take their place in high tech jobs that are ready for them right now? Our economy is marching along with higher' corporate profits and record export sales but at the same time excluding youth. Society has got to understand understand youth unemployment is not solely the concern of young people. Ages 23 to 45 are traditionally traditionally the high income earning years, If someone is relegated to the sidelines during the early part of this period it has a tremendous tremendous impact on one's fi- Parliamentary Notebook Alex Shepherd Durham MP nancial security. It's true that historically young people experience higher higher levels of unemployment but it's no secret that we are living in an era of change moving from the manufacturing base economy to the knowledge- based one. The skills needed now are in science and technology. This doesn't mean all young people ü>t Joïm'tf $ Anglican Cïmrcï) Temperance St. S., Bowmanville SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 1996 ADVENT SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion : ..Each Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Laylng-on-of-Hands for Healing Rector - The Reverend Canon Byron Yates, B.A., S.T.B. © j.p. Trinity United Church Church and Division Streets Bowmanville, Ontario Church Phone Office Phone 623-3912 623-3138 Rev. Frank Lockhart M.A., M.Div., M. Th. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 1996 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS COMMUNION "God Was In Christ - Reconciling the World" ©j.p. A Warm Welcome To All Church School for all Children El arc going to be, or need to be, computer engineers or laboratory laboratory scientists in biomedical research. research. It docs mean the writing is on the wall; getting a job is now a horse race. Put your money on the old economy and you arc probably destined to experience a lifetime of job hunting and layoffs. Many young people do not have an appreciation of our changing economy To put it another way, if you choose accounting, go with a firm that deals in pharmaceuticals. pharmaceuticals. Unfortunately for us, many young people do not have an appreciation of our changing economy. Why is it that youth fails to pick careers in science? We're all guilty. We've promoted the philosophy that we should all be doctors and lawyers. Also, sciences are thought to ©J.P. â>t. $auV5 Emteb Cfntrclj 178 Church Street Bowmanville Rev. Nancy J. Knox, B.A., M.Div. Intern Minister: Jane Hallett Organist: Mr. Douglas Dewell Church Secretary: Helen Mclnnes 623-7361 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 1996 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Advent I "Watch" Nursery Core for Pre-School Children Every Sunday 11 a.m. Service Only If you're new toBowmanville, we invite you to make St. Paul's your church home. Lyndon and Beulah White are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Nov. 29th, 1996. Congratulations anti love from your children: Glen & Jane, Carol, Dave à- Sandy, Barb & Dan, Wanda & Dennis, Sued-Paul, Alike, Brian & Sharon. Also Love font your grandchildren and great grandchildren Mrs. Elizabeth Skelding of Newcastle celebrated her 90th birthday recendy at a family gathering at Port Perry. She has three sons -- Bill and wife Mary of Newtonville, George and Joan of Chippawa and Jack and Nancy of Port Perry... and has six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, isj and two great great ffeji grandchildren, P LIBERTY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Live In Concert Sunday, December 1,6:30 p.m. Alvin Slaughter This award winning singer and featured vocalist with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir will he a concert you and your family won't want to miss. {A free will offering will he taken) Liberty Pentecostal Church ©j.p. Corner of Martin Road and I-lwy. It2, Bowmnnvillc For further information phone (905) 623-5100 Capsule Comments with Neale McLean, B.Sc. Phm. Two-thirds of all Australians will eventually develop skin cancer. This high risk is due to a sensitive population (fair-skinned), high UV radiation levels plus depletion of ozone layer In southern hemisphere and the cult- image of Australians as being ruddy, sun-bronzed types. Going there for a winter holiday! Protect yourself! Over the Counter (OTC) drugs are drugs and they require just as much care when taking them as medications your doctor prescribes. If an OTC drug doesn't relieve the problem within a week, check with your doctor. Being pregnant carries a great responsibility for a healthy lifestyle. Almost everything you drink and eat Is passed on to your baby during pregnancy. So it Is Important to stop smoking, don't drink alcohol, limit your caffeine Intake and do not diet. You need more nutrients during pregnancy and Incorrect dieting can seriously damage your baby's normal development, Our pharmacy education continues for a lifetime. It's Important to us to keep up to date In the latest happenings In the worlds of medicine and pharmacy. It helps us maintain a high level of service to our customers. Pharmacist Orthotlst Bowmanville Clinic Pharmacy Ltd. 222 King St. East Bowmanville, Ont, Free Deliveries (905) 623-7611 ©j.p. Report from Queen's Park John O'Toole Durham East MRP be somewhat harder. Recently, I heard one teacher quip, "if you can't spell it, don't study it." Here is an interesting statistic: statistic: Less than one per cent of our secondary school teachers teaching science have a degree in science. Shouldn't that change? So, what do we do about the problem of youth unemployment? unemployment? We need a shift in the way we view the job market and tell youth the truth about where the economy is headed. First, simply pursuing a postsecondary postsecondary education in a field because we like it doesn't ensure ensure a career. (For those of you who have children the age of mine, I apologize for any future future arguments that ensue around the dinner table). Secondly, science, to me anyway, anyway, is fascinating. We have to impress this upon students. Obviously Obviously teaching and school guidance in this area have to change. The federal government sponsors many youth intercept programs that recognize some students have, left school early and need to ■ upgrade skills. Many of these programs are in the area of computer technology technology where jobs are being created. created. Every ; home, every level of . governmç_nt,àfld every .teacher will have to' take responsibility for telling youth 1 how to best ready themselves for their employment employment future. It starts at home and ends in the schools. Not the other way around. We can't be negative about the future either. It is bright for those who will be ready for the opportunities that exist and those opportunities exist now. S* HAPPY 90TH!S| the required vision and group drivers knowledge test. You are required to complete these requirements before your current current drivers license expires. The second group contains those with birth dates between the 16th and 31st of the month of their birth. This second group, will not be involved in the new program until after October 1997. The second group (those bom after the 15th) are able to renew their license license for one year without any test. From now on, your license license will not be renewed annually, annually, but every two years. If you need assistance, call my constituency office at 697- 1501 or long distance 1-800- 661-2433 or MTO at 1-800- 268-7590. Right to farm legislation, will be introduced after consultation consultation with all stakeholders. The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Hon. Noble Villeneuve, made these remarks at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), meeting on November 18th. The Farm Practices Protection Protection Act, along with 16 other other regulations and acts, will be completely reviewed. Agriculture Agriculture is the second largest industry industry in Ontario and needs this protection to provide a reliable supply of food for Ontario and indeed the world. Most MPP's are meeting with the School Boards in their jurisdiction. jurisdiction. The fundamental C.A.W. Responds to Comments of MRP Dear Mr. O'Toole: At the Local 222, C.A.W. Executive Executive Board meeting of November November 6, 1996, a motion from the G.M. Unit meeting was discussed. discussed. The motion was in response response to your comments in the press, stating it is better to have more jobs paying less than less jobs paying more. At the same Executive meeting, meeting, many letters of congratulations congratulations were received by the Local Local and read out. The Executive Board was overwhelmed overwhelmed by the positive show of support from the community and business around the G.M. Plant. Tttey knew the strike was against a Corporation that made 1.4 billion in profits in Canada and the workers were in a legal bargaining position to keep the jobs they have presently presently at no wage loss. How much profit is enough? Workers have a right to share in the wealth of the Corporation. Corporation. By retaining the jobs in the community and negotiating a modest increase, the community community as a whole would benefit from the increased buying power of over 13,000 members, members, a fact' of the economy that seemed to escape you when you made your comments. comments. In the future, your comments will be closely scrutinized and will not go unchallenged by the proud members of Local 222, C.A.W. Yours truly, Dean Lindsay Recording Secretary Local 22, CA.W. changes to the way education is delivered and funded are very important to each one of us. No final decisions have been made, but our commitment commitment is to the classroom. Our vision for education is student- focused, with five principles: Quality: a provincial wide system system of curriculum and performance performance monitoring. Equity: Every student will have sufficient funding to provide provide high quality education. Affordable: overall spending .ceilings will be established. Non-teaching functions and school facilities with community community usage will be managed to avoid duplication. Accountability: roles and responsibilities responsibilities will be defined between the school, the board and the ministry. The taxpayer will know who pays and who does what. Responsive to local needs; provincial grants will be more responsive to local needs. Local Local revenue from the local tax base will be allowed to address local needs. All changes will respect the four constitutional group rights of public Catholics and Francophones, Francophones, as determined by the Supreme Court decision of last week. I am available to meet with any parent, school council or individual to help them understand understand these proposals and listen to their concerns. As a former school trustee, parent and spouse of a teacher, I am committed committed to changes that improve the system for all parties. I am holding another Roundtable Roundtable discussion on education December 5th from 7:30 until until 9:00. Seating will again be limited so call my constituency office to reserve a spot. Many people ask me, "why is Ontario going through all these significant changes?" the answer answer is, we have no choice but to stop the hemorrhaging caused by spending far more than we earn. The NDP government government doubled the debt over their term of office to $100 billion. billion. To pay the interest on their borrowed money, we now, thanks to the NDP, spend more on debt interest than on education. Ask yourself the question, did the NDP plan of spend and tax work? "Remember that is the legacy they have left our children." Look! It's Incredible! At 50? he can still ignite that fire with just one easy movement. From all the kids that hang out at your place TJ's Roadhouse! Exciting News about Hearing Aids! There's no excuse today for not wearing ' a hearing aid. Large behind the ear models are now very seldom needed as aids have become smaller and more powerful. The latest hearing aids are completely in the canal, lightweight and barely visible. "You wouldn't leave home without your glasses. It Financial help Is available from , the Ministry of Health, they should be the same if you contribute $260. towards the need a hearing aid." purchase of a hearing aid. For further information or to set up an appointment, please call Bowmanville Hearing Centre Memorial Hospital, 47 Liberty St. S., Bowmanville 623-6500 p farm Wishes for Christmas MB Van Belie Flowers CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 28,29,30,- COURTIÇE LOCATION ONLY FEATURING: * Free Carnation for Everyone * Free Poinsettia for first 50 customers each day (purchase required) * Weekly Draw for Dinner at Sopraffino and Fresh Arrangement (Total value $135.00) * Wonderful Specials - Come and Browse Holiday Celebration Bouquet A traditional holiday arrangement with a red votive candle will brighten any celebration and add just the right touch of festive cheer. An elegant centerpiece makes a perfect gift for home or office. The Perfect Gift - The Traditional Festive Poinsettia A tradition of Christmas. Send a superior quality poinsettia - red, white, pink or novelty colors. Give early and your thoughtfulness will be remembered into the New Year. 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