smn TENET Report from Queens Park by Sam L. Cureatz M.P.P. Durham East It is not noticeable at first but we are experiencing the greying of Ontario. Advances in medicine and nutrition mean that most of us are living healthier and living longer. By the year 2001 - just 11 years from now - the number of Ontario residents over the age of 65 will be 55 percent more than to- day. This situation is occurring all over North America and a new phrase has been coined to describe the change in population - Age Wave. Throughout history, most social phenomena have been repeated over and over but never has there been a mass population of middle-aged and older men and women. While the majority of older citizens are in good health, age has a way of slowing down the body. Society will have to make - adjustments, not necessarily dramatic, but small things that will make everyday activities a little easier. The new technology certainly Hannam elected chairman Peter Hannam has been elected chairman of the Agricultural Leadership Trust. The Trust, a partnership of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, On- tario Ministry of Agriculture & Food, University of Guelph and the Foundation for Rural Living, administers the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program. Hannam, president of First Line Seeds, Guelph is a founding member of the Trust. He is a board member, John Labatt Limited, and past presi- dent of both the Foundation for Rural Living and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Han- nam succeeds Freeman L. McEwen who retires in July as Chairman of the Agricultural Leadership Trust and Dean of the Ontario Agricultural College. William A. Stewart has retirea as Honourary Chairman of the Agricultural Leadership Trust. In recognition of his contribution to leadership development the On- tario Agricultural Leadership Alumni has named Dr. Stewart an Honourary Life Member. The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program is a two- year leadership development pro- gram for young men and women who are actively involved in On- tario agriculture and agricultural organizations. Please recycle this newspaper makes life less complicated and there is no reason to be in- timidated. The idea that a machine can whiz through jobs and calculations that were always done manually is mind-boggling but the good news is that it is just a matter of knowing what buttons to push. Most of us do not know how the telephone works or what goes on inside a TV set but we have learned how to use them and that is all that matters - we do not have to be rocket scientists. So the magic microchips can work for everyone. For example, pre-programmed telephone numbers give quick access to family, friends and emergency services. Hearing devices are now available in public buildings such as churches, theatres etc. so people with some hearing loss are still able to enjoy and participate. Many other services are spring- ing up. Grocery stores have taken the initiative and accept phone orders and make deliveries so that people confined to their homes can maintain in- dependence by doing their own The greying of Ontario shopping. Everyday articles have been redesigned to make up for loss of dexterity that often accom- panies old age -- articles such as easy grip zippers, longer handles on brooms, talking clocks, lightweight kitchen utensils, jum- bo buttons on telephones. As the Age Wave gathers momentum, adjustments will be made to accommodate a slower pace. The WALK signal at traffic lights can be extended, since peo- ple need a little more time cross- ing the street. Steps on public vehicles can be lowered, making it easier to access the system. June was Seniors Month and the theme this year is a celebration of age. We celebrate the contribu- tion that our older citizens have made to the province and are still making. I was pleased to attend Matt Dymond's 60th wedding anniver- sary at Port Perry. I also had the pleasure of attending the Durham Christian High School graduation and presenting the F. Eagan agricultural scholarship to Tom Benschop. These youngsters seemed very Interested in the old tomb stones at the cemetery on the grounds of Scugog Shores Museum. The Star photographer captured the kids examing the head stones during the Museum Ploneer Days over the weekend. Country Style Donuts continues celebrating its 1 St ANNIVERSA All of our customers will receive valuable coupons redeemable at the following stores: * THE CREATIVE BASKET * NUTS ABOUT CHOCOLATE * PETE'S PET PANTRY * PORT PERRY CAR WASH Jeff Morden, Port Perry Congratulations to the winners of our draw, July 1st - Blue Jay Tickets from CKLY, Burk Mueller, Seagrave - $100. 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