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the HERALD Home Newspaper of Halton Hills Established 1 866 A Division Canadian Newspapers Company Limited Guelph Street Georgetown Ontario PAUL J TAYLOR Publisher and General Manager DAVE BOH Editor Advertising Manager PHONE 8772201 Second Clan Mail Registered Number Pane SECTION A THE HERALD Wedneidaj May 18 Whirled around One of the untarnished joys of living in Halton Hills is to sit out in ones backyard or a park and enjoy an en vironment relatively pollution free That is until helicopters start whirling around menacing the skies like a scene from a Viet Nam war movie Thanks to an unsuccessful promotional bid by a helicopter company flights wont be landing in the Street and Mountamview Road area Recently the steady hum of a sightseeing helicopter could be heard from a number of households Noise com plaints have been received on the matter Were happy about the departure of the helicopter company If we had wanted an airport in our backyard we all could have moved to Ma I ton Outdoor adventure How do you explain the recent popularity of an outdoor adventure game being played in two locations near Acton Is it fun or folly When a group of men or women get together to play a game using toy guns that shoot reddye bullets around fields and woods its hard not to grin and wonder what is happening to our society So complacent in our peaceloving society ordinary folk in countries like Canada and the United States must invent enemies at home rekindling memories of childhood games with backyard neighbors These war games should make us appreciate that our citizens are not having to undertake compulsory military service and can sleep soundly knowing terrorists have yet to infiltrate our borders The popularity of the game is much like Canada Wonderlands new rafting ride which provides all the thrills and chills without the danger Are we seeing a trend where each of us reach out for a chance to add an ex tra bit ofexcitement to our lives far away from boring jobs and Are there inherent dangers in playing a war game thats so uncompromising reallife We think not Hopefully participants who are willing to pay to shoot one another will stop and reflect after a physically in vigorating day in the woods about how lucky they are to be not playing for keeps Unwanted species Impaired has become a major concern among Canadians Its a wonder that a group has not come forward in Halton Hills to spread the word about the evils of drinking and driving In 1981 impaired driving convictions numbered 158000 and it is estimated that alcohol is a contributing factor in 50 per cent of alt fatal traffic accidents Last year Milton residents established an ADD Against Drunk Driving branch showing their concern for stlffer penalties a change in the acceptable bloodalcohol level mandatory rehabilitation programs and a ban on lifestyle ads Too many Canadians are willing to risk human life because they think they wont get caught or they believe they cant cause an accident We need to do more to educate people that impaired drivers are an unwanted species What others say New Health Act Canadas new Health Act may not be the cure the doctor ordered but it will help solidify a medicare system that has showed signs of erosion In the works for years recent approval of the Act not only represented a personal victory for federal health minister Monique Begin but also forced provinces to come to grips with the issue of extrabilling In short the public wins and doctors lose The Acts most potent clause will be evident July when extra billing becomes illegal Any province that continues to sanction extra charges stand to lose where it hurts most the pocketbook A provision in the Act allows a penalty to be imposed that could get very expensive The new Act confirms that health and medical care is a basic human right whose cost is shared by the com munity and not a market commodity whose costs should be paid by the user Courtesy Brampton Times seeks apology for personal attack EDITORS NOTE This letter was lent to The Herald for publication Mr Gall Rutherford co Citizens Against Violent Pornography Georgetown Ontario Dear Mrs Rutherford A report In this weeks Georgetown Independ ent on the front page Indicates that you told a public gathering convened to discuss the subject of pornography that I was more concer ned about the abuse of animals in film and video than I was In the of chi If the report contained in the Independent is Inaccurate In any way I would respectfully request that you issue a correcting statement If on the other hand the report is true I would ask you to produce the evidence supporting it and failing your ability to do that I would expect a public retracti on I realize thai you find yourself at the hub of a highly sensitive and controversial Isfue and I can also appreciate that the excitement of the moment may cause one In such a political situation to say or suggest things lhat may not be entirely accurate however I cannot let a personal attack on my credibility go unchall enged Wo may agree to dis agree on the subject matter but would suggest to you that neither your cause nor your credibility Is en hanced by the dissemi nation of false charges against another Indivi dual I trust you will see fit to do the right thing In this ma Iter Sincerely Julian Reed MP P Hal tonBurl Book review That long lonesome wail of a steam train whistle By PAUL TAYLOR Herald publisher The long lonesome wail of the steamtrain whistle was once a famili ar sound in the lives of many Canadians The town railway station an integral pact community Me For it was there the townsfolk gathered on election night to hear the results fresh off the telegraph It was to the elation they ambled discuss local gossip or tosll and see who v as coming In Meet Me At The Station author Elizabeth recaptures an important part of the Canadian past The elegance and graclousness of many railway stations comes alive for us In her photographs enhanced by a text containing countless railway The book covering Slreetsville Milton Brampton Fergus Orangcvllle Georgetown plus count less more communities will be of particular interest to readers It was in that Hamilton Northwestern Railway Company completed its northern extension which ran through Hungry Hollow now Georgetown Georgetown has always been proud of its railway bridge which was built by the Grand Trunk Railway In 1657 This footlong bridge was supported on limestone piers 112 feet in height It completed at a cost of and for more than 120 years It has earned oil rail traffic passing into town The Grand Trunk built their Georgetown railway station with the same which was used in their bridge Quarries at the nearby village of provided the stone which Imparts a feeling of strength and great character to this handsome station The text continues describing many countless local happenings including the story of a young local couple during their early 1900s court ing days who separated by several miles made nightly visits via the local way freight An engineer a few warning loots on the whistle giving the youth Just enough time to streak through the screen door hop the fence and catch the caboose rolling Georgetowns railway station still in use today provides commuter service to Toronto Although many changes have taken place In Its function and design it still represents a fine example of Ontario railway architecture Meet Me At The Station will provide hours of enjoyable reading recounting memories a little mystery and adventure and countless yams Newsroom notebook Words lost in translation Editors notebook By DAVE Last week he was treated to some fun assignments after a few weeks of mundane rewrites Youd soon see features by Robin on his experiences riding in a police cruiser for an afternoon and riding the rails with 10 year veteran GO Train a Recent incidents concerning some local politicians reminds me of a kindly old man in school once who taught me semantics ihe meaning of language How wo interpret others or misint erpret others is readily illustrated by comments made by town councillor Mike Armstrong and MPP Julian Reed Coun Armstrong was recently talking the town a private meeting His remarks were interpreted as meaning he had given the Creations a green light for further development Was he not careful enough with his words Were the reporters present not fair with his comments The Issue also conjures up memories John Turners earlier on his campaign Its all a matter of how wo Interpret what another man says The case with Julian Reed is outlined elsewhere on this page in a letter to the editor about his feelings on pornography He was put in a position of having to clarify comments he had made that were I believe honestly misunderstood by Gail Rutherford With all duo respect to Mrs Rutherford and her cause which I have a great amount of sympathy for her remarks as quoted in another local paper were unfair to Mr Reed By coincidence I happened to be at the strawberry social last summer talking to both parties when the discussion on pornography was taking place Incidents like these make us realize how vulnerable politicians can be Its port of public life they all accept New man at The Herald ROBIN conductor from Glen Williams Cochrane Loyal she remains Dec took off her Cancer Society hat and put on her United Empire Loyalists hat last week In order to bring us a preview of an exciting book about Ontarios bicen tennial Published by United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada Loyal She Remains is a widely acclaimed book about Ontarios history complete with lOOQUiiistrat and pictures The book looks terrific so if youre in the bicentennial spirit you might want to call Dee at Loyal She Remains is already a bestseller although it wont be out for a while This limited edition book will be a collectors Item and youll save on the cost of the book retail price if you order Mav Historic Georgetown Dick and Shirley Crlchion of Georgetown come buck from a visit to Historic Georgetown South Caroli na recently packed full of bumper stickers and newspapers The were nice enough to let us peruse what they brought back from a seaside Georgetown thats celebrating its anniversary this Interestingly enough Georgetown S has a history of paper making of their own In a tourism brochure entitled Georgetown still a Mill town an article explains how In International Paper decided to modern lie the plant The announcement was the bigg est In Georgetown county In 10 years says L L McConnell publish of the twice weekly Georgetown Times THIRTY YEARS in St Pauls Anglican Church May 1 were Mr and Mrs Charles Alexand er Armstrong The couple are now living In Brampton where Mr Armstr ong is employed with Brampton Optic al Com puny Monday Elliott Klingbcil had a party at his home to celebrate his sixth birthday Guests were Trudy son Deforest Carol McGilvr- Bill Cunningham Reggie Laws Tost and sisters Helen and Sunday Mr and Mrs James Alcarn will fly from to Bermu da where they will vacation for two weeks at the Bermudiana near FIFTEEN YEARS to was raised by thousands taking pari In the Mom walk Saturday including Greg Nclisson Joey and Doucett of Georgetown Council approved the Issuing of a cheque to Board of Parks management as part of the 1969 budget Council decided to Improve the Main and Mill Streets corner with the purchase of two bright colored waste receptacles K Cave was hired by he town as engineering technician at an annual salary of Chemicals costing were lost in a fire Growers Saturday night which rnzeda two truck garage and storage shed TEN YEARS AGO Mr and Mrs A formerly of Fifth Line have moved to apartment at the comer of the Check Line and the Seventh Line recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Wayne Tucker and family who have moved to new home on the Peacock side of road Rev Waller Ridley was in charge of the check point at Public School for the Miles for Millions walk Saturday Walkers from Brampton started to arrive about and morning was very busy with the walkers going through about A miscellaneous shower was held in United Church by the May in honour of bridetobe Heather Hyatt daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hyatt FIVE YEARS determined Agnes Kavanoghof George town has been chosen as regions Tammy for 1979 As Tammy Agnes will represent crippled children fund raising events throughout Hal The Sunday evening concert Spring SongSpring Wind perform ed jointly by the Acton Citizens Band and the Georgetown Choral Society brought a breath of summer to a cool dnmp spring evening Confronted by gallery packed j with hotkey and figure skating fans Monday night council refused to abandon the Ice rental rate hike scheduled for September Useful survey Robin Bokewell is our new man at The Herald replacing Chris who promoted to our sister paper In Cambridge Robin is a Sheridan College gradu ate who is quickly impressing us all with his enthusiasm and his ability to Join the slog routine of a report- Ottawa Bureau of The Herald Whether that latest Gallup poll an aberration or whether the previous one was or whether they both were are questions that will remain unan swered for at least a month But in the meantime Ihe astonishing results of that last survey will serve a couple of very useful purposes For one thing It will Inject a muchneeded blast of excitement In to the somewhat dreary Liberal leader ship race Instead of selecting a new leader who will be prime minister for Just a few months until Brian Mulroneys Tories automatically assume the Liberal delegates now may feel they arc picking someone who can actually win the post- convention election No more will this be a contest for a temporary core- laker And as for the Tories this latest poll will certainly bring them back to earth in a hurry even if Iho results may be somewhat out of whack Over the lost year or so with the polls assuring the Mulroney forces that a majority Conservative government was more or less guaranteed the party had developed a disconcerting tenden cy to use such terms as when rather than if In relation to the assumption of power BIGGEST TURNAROUND With transition teams busy planningfor the transfer of power from the discredited Grits and with potenti al Tory candidates battling furiously for nominations that everyone assum es will provide a free ticket to Parliament Its understandable that some overconfidence would invade the party For tho last wo years the Conservatives have been ahead of Ihe Liberals And the biggest boost yet or Tories come last month when after sagging temporarily they rebounded back with a startling percentage points compared with a dismal 32 per cent for tho Liberals With this type of lead the Tories could coast comfortab ly to a majority government Saturdoy May is the wheel chair repair clinic It is Important however that you register by Friday May 18 in order that we can know how many are coming and how many will require transportation You may still come without pre- registration but as each chair is given a thorough free assessment you may find scheduled repairs delajlng your Victoria Wheelchair will provide free minor repairs and the loan of a new chair If jours requires major repairs The March of Dimes will have applications for assistance on request at Capital Ford which Is providing space for his project If you wish to attend call or Please do not call Capital Ford I hate had inquiries about shoe wheelchair and crutch exchanges In order to assess the demand for these picnic call me at so that I may pursue this matter Disabled students often Incur additi onal expenses as a result of their handicap The Fund will again assist university students at the undergraduate level by awards of 1500 Applications must be submitted by June 1 1904 Write to The Awards Officer Canadian Awards Section AUCC 151 Slater St Ottawa Ontario K1P5N1 The March of Dimes have now received over names of postpolio people A committee has been established with four polio survivors and two others It will be responsible for providing direction and structure of future programs Several interested physicians have forrncd working group and have started collecting data with full day assessments of willing postpolios If you have had polio and have not registered and wish to do so you may contact the March of Dimes or leave your name with me and 1 will forward It for you Lincoln and Kennedy Just a coincidence I By MARK RUSSELL Herald Special In Ihe Centennial grade B program we have been learning about the Civil War In doing this research we were amazed at the similarities we found In both Presidents Lincoln and Kennedy in regards to their assassinations Here are similarities we found in Kenneth Webers book Read and Think Lincoln and Kennedy were both concerned about civil rights I was elected to power in 1BG0 Kennedy in I960 Both were shot in the head Their successors both named Johnson were southern Democrats and were both in Ihe senate Andrew Johnson was bom in Lyndon Johnson in 1906 John Wilkes Booth born In 1B39 Lee Harvey Oswald In Both Booth and Oswald were killed before going to trial Both presidents wives lost childr en while In the White House Lincolns secretarys name was Kennedy and told Lincoln not to go to the theatre Kennedys secretarys name was Lincoln and told Kennedy not to go to Dallas Booth shot Lincoln theatre to a warehouse Oswald shot Kennedy from a warehouse ran to a theatre Both Lincolns and Kennedys names contain letters The names Andrew Johnson and Lyndon Johnson both contain 13 letters The names John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald contain 15 letters