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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 4, 1976 Section Two He Should Slow Down A Bit Since he was elected to the Legislature last September, Doug Moffatt has been even busier than he was before the election. Wherever there is a meeting of any conse- quence, he seems to be there, shaking hands, making speeches on all manner of subjects and generally doing his utmost to consolidate the support he received last fall. Between his duties in the legislature and his busy schedule of constituency activities, we doubt if he sees much of his Kendal homestead or his family. Such are the penalties one suffers in the public service. John Q. Public is a very demanding task master. In the past few weeks, Mr. Moffatt has spoken on controls at the Men's Canadian Club here in which he stressed the need for halting the trend toward using good agricul- tural land for housing or industry. A safe topic with which everybody but the greediest developer would agree. He ran into a bit of trouble in the questioning afterwards when his figures on the cost of the Day Care Centre here, as they were reported, didn't jibe with the facts according to Councillor Ken Lyall. Later, he and his two area NDP colleagues held a meeting at Bowmanville High School to discuss with the public some of today's problems. Un- fortunately, it wasn't well attended, mainly because somebody neglected to publicize it widely. According to a report in the Orono Times, he suggested at that meeting that municipal councils should control the board of education spending, but admitted afterwards that more thought should be given to this proposal. We would agree. Saturday's Oshawa Times in- çluded a report of his speech at a United Auto Workers Local 222 education seminar, obviously a most receptive audience, in which he accused Premier Davis of acting as a 'yes' man to Prime ,Minister Trudeau and also took a swipe at Labor Minister Bette Stephenson, predicting she will be 'the most reactionary minister of labor we have ever seen.' He apparently had come to that conclusion because she hadn't sought a solution to the paper workers strike, and a lockout at Ontario'Malleable. Davis was blast- ed for going along with the federal government's anti-inflation - pro- gram that Mr. Moffatt claims is aimed only at labor. In ail seriousness, we would suggest Mr. Moffatt might do well to slow down his pace a little, and give more thought and study to the subjects he is discussing. His con- stituents don't expect him to be an expert on everything after only a few months in the legislature, it takes time. And while it may have been politically expedient to berate Premier Davis at a labor meeting for going along with the federal government's anti-inflation pro- gram, he must realize that the time had come for some action to stop runaway inflation. His solution, as reported, was that the government should have started with (higher or lower? Y interest rates, ,corporate profits and prices in the stores. We can only conclude he féels that labor's wages should have been allowed to climb to whatever height possible without interference. His latest project is to have the price of 'banquet liquor permits' cut back so more organizations can make money at their events. That one doesn't sound like a winner at a time when many people are worried about so much teen age drinking. You are an energetic and involved MPP, Mr. Moffatt, but you'll wear yourself out if you don't slow down, and good men are hard to come by. Also, if you aren't more careful about some of your comments, people are' going to be thinking you really are one of those socialists. That would be dreadful. Unique Event at Kedron Church Recently, at Kedron United Church, a unique presentation took place to mark what must be something of a service record. Clarence Fletcher Werry was pre- sented with an illuminated scroll in recognition of his more than 20 years as clerk of sessions. The unique part of this event is that his father, the late Fletcher Werry, held the post before him and his son, William Andrew Werry is succeeding him as clerk of sessions, to complete a span of three generations. The Werry families in Kedron, Solina and Enniskillen have always played a major role in church work and it is certainly grafifying to learn that one of their number has been accorded one of the highest honors that can be bestowed by the church in making Clarence Werry a 'Clerk of Sessions Emeritus'. The entire Werry connection has to feel extremely proud of this memorable ecognition. It Would Gobble Us Up In case you are one of those who do believe that government interven- tion in the private sector of the economy is the only way out, you might be interested in a recent news story from Britain. Socialism has reached such a point in Britain today that there are nearly as many people on the public payroll as there are working in private enterprise. Which means, according to Sir Geoffrey Howe, a former British cabinet minister and now the Conservative government critic, "there are some 17,000,000 voters on the public payroll, compared with only 18,000,000 pri- vate job holders." The workers in free enterprise not only earn their own salaries, but have to earn enough to keep as many public servants and those living free on the country's overly generous social security system. "Britain's vitality is being drained away," complains Sir Geoffrey," . . and the growth of government has become the generator of inflation," which in Britain is still running at more than 20 per cent a year. In 1914 British government spend- ing amounted to 13 per cent of the gross national product; in 1970 if was 50 per cent and now it is in excess of 60 per cent. The present Labor government has been warned to expect a $20 billion deficit this year. One of the most costly government social projects in Britain is the public health program. So compli- cated have the regulations become that cheats and swindlers have proliferated almost beyond control. And every complexity of law requires additional hundreds of public employees in an effort to control abuses. It behooves us to be increasingly wary here in Canada. We have already headed well down the road to socialism and we have accumu- lated our own share of grifters and slackers who intend to use every loophole in our social legislation to live well off the earnings of those who still believe in a good day's work for the wages they earn. - Wingham Advance Times A Corner for Poets JANUARY ARTIST Early this morning From my window-pane I heard larks singing Like cymbals in the rain. The roots were long And tender, deep footed Slim and slender - An owl hooted. The scene was drawn By the January Artist Jack Frost, no pawn To be sacrificed in mist. This envious work of art Stood firm against the sun Like friends that never part And memories of fun. 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In my last report from Queen's Park I touched on the "Special Program Review" done for the provincial gov- ernment by Maxwell Hender- son, Betty Kennedy and Rob- ert Hulburt. This week, I'd like to make a few more comments on the same sub- ject. One of the general themes in the report is the recommenda- tion that provincial govern- ment functions and financial obligations be transferred to the federal government, the municipal government, to the private sector, or to individ- uals. Clearly a transfer will not result in any savings to the public as a whole, who will now have to pay their new providers for the same ser- vices, yet at the same time bear the added cost of the transfer of services from one department to another. Another theme in the report calls for increased private participation in providing ser- vices - services which are, or should be - supported by general taxes. This suggestion has several negative aspects. The services, if handled by private enterprise, would pro- bably be distributed unequal- ly; the cost of the services would probably rise as several people attempted to fill the same need; and the service, would probably be provided on the basis of maximizing a profit rather than of maxim- izin the quality of the service. W ile Henderson hacks away at lower echelon public service positions, with little understanding or sympathy for the ensuing loss of jobs or reduction in service to the public, highly paid bureau- crats and outside consultants in the province can take heart in the security of their posi- tions which has been ensured' by an endless series of recom- mendations for reviews and independent assessments of government programs. Out of 184 recommendations contained in the report, ap- proximately one-third would involve reviews examinations and further stucies. It must be that the committee working on the Special Program Review felt that their service was so indispensible that it must be continued, because on page 12 of the report, they make the following comments, and I quote:'In view of the critical problems facing the provin- cial government today in the areas of its public spending programs, we believe that it Would be in the public interest if some method could be found to continue the studies in- itiated by the Special Pro- gram Review and to further examine and develop our recommendations on an ongo- ing basis." And I wonder how much that will cost. I can certainly promise you that one of the things I intend to be deeply involved in next year is the final transforma- tion of Maxwell Henderson's report and its recommenda- Fed Up With Secrecy Statement by Allan Lawrence, M.P., Northumberland-Durhain I am fed up with the federal government's secrecy, evasions and half-truths regarding the radiation dangers at Port Hope, Ontario., The failure of federal officials to release ail available information about this problem has created an unfair image for this municipality, causing fear and concern which may well be unfounded. Surely, instead of day-to-day revelations and scare stories in the news media, we should nowfhave a clear statement of .ail the facts of this situation from Eldorado Nu- clear Limited, the Atomic Energy Control $oard (which is supposed to be guardian of the publie interest and safety), and the federal Minis- ters of Energy, Mines and Re- sources, Health and Welfare, and the Environment. They together have the primary responsibility and jurisdiction over this whole matter. I don't believe anyone can deny that the federal government and its officials have been less than frank, if not devious, until now. For example, in December, as a result of representations from several constituents, I personally asked officials of Eldorado Nuclear if there was any residue of radioactive waste in Port Hope harbour. I was assured by these officials that while wastes had been dumped in the harbour during the 1940's, they had all been dredged out in the mid-1950's. This information was passed on by me to my constituents. A few weeks later, on the front page of a Toronto newspaper, an official of the Atomic Energy Control Board stated there was radioactive silt in the harbour bottom and they had known it for 10 years. Eldorado Nuclear Limited has promised me, the elected represen- tative of the people in the Port Hope area, that I would be kept informed about radiation problems and ad- vised of any new developments or announcements. This has not been done, and I understand the Mayor of the Town has been similarly ignored. I could give other exam- pies. It is this attitude on the part of the federal government, its agencies and officials that has generated the present concern based on rumours in Port Hope, and which has damaged the reputation of the entire community. All of the pertinent information which is now in the hands of the federal government should be re- leased, as quickly and as compre- hensively as possible to let everyone know the true and full picture and to remove this stigma' of fear and uncertainty. Therefore, in a motion which is.on today's Housei of Commons Order Paper,, I have demanded that the government make public copies of all studies or surveys conducted by or for any federal agency or department - including Eldorado Nuclear Limited and the Atomic Energy Control Board - and which show radiation anywhere in the Port Hope area to be above the levels accepted for public safety. The motion also asks for the exact location of all such danger areas. 25 Years Ago Thursday, January 25, 1951 The Hampton United Church Circuit Brotherhood met Thursday night at Eldad Church with President Bruce Tink in the chair, and Mr. A. L. Pascoe as Secretary. A reading was given by Mr. C. E. Shortridge, several accord- ian and violin duets by Mike and Henry Jurko, and vocal solos by Mr. Orville Osborne accompanied on the piano by Mr. W. E. C. Workman. Newcastle born P. E. (Pat) Delanty, of Cobourg, has served 55 years to date on the Separate School Board in the county town. The teachers of the new High School Area of Durham County have organized a district local of the Ontario Secondary School Teacher's Federation. President is H. J. Mumby Port Hope, lst vice - Hilda Rice, Bowmanville, 2nd vice - Florence Gray, Orono, Secretary - J. A. Thompson, Millbrook, Public Relations - P. Bigelow, Port Hope. on the W. F. Allen lot. tions into government budgets oe,1 int goernentbudets Introduced by William anetmy imothr an that th Jamesa Dr. Keîth Siemon Miss Helen Bunner and Miss pere o el povnc knoa w spoke to the first Home and Kisby, Ontario Ladies College, callsve hadtaenproernof porne chool Club meeting of 1951. on spent the week-end with Rev. exactly where we are heading the topic, "What is Health and Mrs. J. W. Bunner, and just what effect the Insurance." Carlisle Avenue. Special Program Review will For the first time in the Mr. Frank Jamieson spent have on the delivery of history of the Oshawa and the week-end in Toronto with services to ail of ue. District Shrine Club, a man friends and attended the pro- c' ve had a nuiber of ahone outside the district, o. F. essional hockey game in the calns and questions withre- nour sfnd a gard to new legisation by the loda so. whas ng n.If oiarwth rLesSeilO p v aiquor Licence Boor f peiet aisAdo ards mits h ichec sBsntre Flying Officer David E. United Church Orono have chnst heirules for btain- y McLean, son of Mr. and Mrs. painted and redecorated the, ifng teil t son rmuts r D. J. MLean, Blackstock wa Hible Class and Primary more rpen msit prichs presented with his Radio- Rooms for the Sunday School Tgs meuw eiton s the Navigator's Winogs recenty in and hung new curtains and havep ust bai n upimpleSummerside, P.E.I. pictures. can seil alcohohic beverages at- dances, banquets and' other encourage fund raising by matter. If you disagree with functions. Under the new local groups. I have called the Liquor Licence Board's rules, Special Occasion Per- repeatedly on the government Action, I suggest that you mits have become much more to take some action to rescind write to the Hon., Sydney difficult to obtain and much the ruling made by the Liquor Handlemnan, Minister o f Con- more expensive to purchase. Licence Board, or at least to sumer and Commercial Rela- This new legisiation - and I hold up implementation of the tions, Main Parliament Build- have said this publicly several new rules until various inter- ings, Queen's Park, Toronto, tîmes - does not seemn to be the ested groups have a chance to and send me a copy of your type of thing which is going to express their views on the letter und NN Spice * * By Bill Smiley GettingOld In the Dim and Distant Past 49 Years Ago Thursday, February 3, 1927 Town Public School.honor roll for January. Room 12 - PrA - Walter Holwell, Pansy Hooper, Tommy Gatchell, Laura Purdy, Helen Stacey, Hilda Richards. PrB - Ruth Ives, Dorothy Bradt Florence Mainprize, Betty Edger, Jean McMullen, Marjorie Morris Donald Mason, Miss Mildred P. Cole, teacher. A great fancy dress carnival will beheld at Taylor's Rink on Thursday, February loth under the auspices of the Women's Institute group. Fdr the convenience of his patients and in order to give the best scientific treatment, Dr. G. C. Bonnycastle has recently installed in his Dental Parlors one of the newest X-Ray equipments. Mr. W. L. Elliott has sold his home on Carlisle Avenue and moved into his new home on Centre Streetwhich was built Holy Ole Moly, I must be getting on! Just walked in the door, picked up the mail, and there was an invitation to a retirement party for Pete Hvidsten, publisher of the Port Perry weekly newspaper. Say it isn't so, Pete! Per (Pete) Hvidsten is a friend of more than a quarter of a century, but it seems only yesterday that he, and I were the life of the party, waltzing the girls off their feet, watching the dawn come up as we sat in the bow of one of the old passenger steamers sailing up the St. Lawrence, while everybody else, ineluding the very young, had gone to bed. This retirement gig is a trend that, deeply alarms me. Ail my old buddies are putting themselves out to pasture. They don't seem to spare a thought for me. I have to teach, until I am eleventy-seven to get a pension. About a year ago, three old and close weekly newspaper friends phoned me from a convention in Toronto: Don McCuaig of Renfrew, Gene Macdonald of Alexandria, and Pete Hvidsten. It was about mid- night and they weren't even flying yet. I sensed something wrong. I thought they needed Smiley there to get some yeast into the dough. They sounded tired. McCuaig is semi-retired, a news- paper baron of the Ottawa Valley. Gene must be either dead or in tough shape, as he wasn't at the summer national weeklies' convention, which he never misses. And now Pete. Migawd, chaps, I'm just getting warmed up in the teaching profes- sion. I reckon I have another 20 years to go, leering' at the latest skirt-length, telling and re-telling my four jokes, trying to sort out the difference between a dangling participle and a split infinitive. How dare you "retire", when I have to go on working? Well, maybe I know, at that. You've quit because you've worked like a dog for 30-odd years in one of, the toughest vocations in the world - weekly editor. I had 11 years of it, and if I'd continued, I'd probably be pushing up pansies right now. , We were in it together when you worked;60-70 hours a week, when you had a big mortgage to pay off, when staff was tough to get and hard to keep, when the old press was always breaking down and you couldn't afford a new one, when you had to sweat over a four-dollar ad, when you were lucky to take home $60 or $80 a week. But it had its rewards, right? There was that sheer physical satisfaction of seeing the first copy run off and folded, smelling of ink, ractically hot in your hands, like a resh-baked loaf. There was another type of reward - knowing you had stuck to your principles, and written a strong an unpopular editorial, letting the chips fall where they might. There was the deep pleasure of seeing, after months of writing and urging, the reluctant town fathers adopt a policy that was right and good, instead of merely expedient Some people would prefer to be remembered by a plaque or a statue. A good, old-time weekly editor would die happy, if they named a new sewage system or old folks' home, for which he had campaigned, after hirn. There aren't many of the old breed ieft, come to think of it. George Cadogan, Mac McConnell, Art Carr, the Derksens of Saskatchewan. The type of editor who could set a stick of, type, fix a machine, run a linotype in a pinch, carry the papers to the post office, if necessary, pound out an editorial. There is a new breed abroad in the land.'Many of them are graduates of a school of journalism. This type wants every news story to be a feature article. They all want to be columnists, not reporters. There's another type, among the young. They refuse to believe that a weekly editor should be poor but proud. They work on the cost of a column-inch rather than records of peoples' lives. They won't die broke. They believe in holidays and fringe benefits and all those things we never heard of and couldn't afford. Maybe it's all for the best. We were suckers. We literally believed that an editor's first allegiance was the betterment of the entire com- munity, not himself. Weekly newspapers, to-day, are better-looking, fatter, richer. they are put together with scissors and paste, printed at a central location on a big, offset press which doesn't break down, folded and bundled with dispatch. The only thing that hasn't improved is the postal delivery. But a great deal of that personal involvement is gone. The editor is not as close to his reader as he once was. When I was in the game, I was always introduced to strangers as: "This is our editor." Not the edit of our paper, but our editor. Pete Hvidsten, green pastures. Keep your nose out of it, and let the young guys make a mess of the paper. We had a good session at the oars of the gallery. And any time you want a game of arthritic golf, you know where to come. As a practically barely almost middle- aged school teacher, I think I can handle a "retired" editor any time. -