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the HERALD Home Newspaper of Halton Hills Established A Division of Canadian Newspapers Company Limited Street Georgetown L7G Ontario DON Publisher and General Manager SINKE Advertising Manager Phone Till- ednwday Going to pot Its more exciting rooting for the underdog Not only that its nice to see the little guy win won once in a while But last Wednesday wasnt the day Judith van der Veen t win her pothole suit against Halton Region Mrs van der Veen s 1984 Rabbit was the victim of a pothole on the Guelph Line north of Highway Her mechanic handed her a bill for 142 which she felt should be paid by Halton In small claims court last week Judge B King ruled aginst her Thats too bad because we think she had a pretty good case against the Region of which looks after a big chunk of our roads Anyone who is a frequent driver of our roadways in Halton is aware that not all our roads are flat and well cared for A case in point two traffic accidents were ed last week involving roads with a bumpy washboard feet making it difficult for drivers to maintain control Also a report has shown that our roads are considered among the worst in Ontario Perhaps it would have set a dangerous precedent if Mrs van Veen had won her case Every driver with a well worn frontend alignment might try his luck court at the Regions expense But then again potholes are a dangerous hazard Not on are cars damaged but passengers could be hurt when a driver swerves to miss an unexpected obstacle Perhaps the Region and other municipalities need to be reminded of the responsibilities they have in providing safe driving for motorists Mrs van der Veen prepared her case carefully and she acted responsibly to presenting her argument We think she should have won Contract for Life Sign a contract and save a life It sounds so simple yet this one step prevent a family member from dying in a car accident Students at Georgetown District High School are organizing to start a SADD group in Georgetown The acronoym stands for Students Against Drunk Driving Alarmed and concerned that their fellow teens are being killed in car crashes the group is taking a stand against drunk driving One of the fist steps by the group is to have parents and their children sign a contract for life Essentially the contract calls for either a parent or teen to act as a driver to chaffeaur a family member home no questions asked no time restrictions We support the intentions of the new SADD group and ask the community to offer them encouragement and guidance Hills already has and Anti Drinking and Driving Committee But a studentorganized group is more effective in reaching More than ever the need to step up the battle against drinking and driving is growing For instance an OPP report indicates the average impaired driver has consumed the equivalent of eight bottles of beer Upwards of one third of intoxicated drivers are repeat offenders Party hosts continue to let their guests drive away from their homes in a drunken condition Younger hosts are the least likely to insure their guests are in a fit condition to drive according to the report A contract for life can save a life It may make a young person or his parent to think twice before attempting to drive home whde impaired The Herald is happy to include a contract for life on this editorial page in the hope it will be used to save a life Contract advice Ira nation any I drinking or am Ise impaired or f you at any hour any no nuked or home Wr will lulk about I locome arid drip my for taxi In bring Sf I have had loo much to drink am impaired or friend who Is driving me in a similar condition I agree In safe transportation home WRITE US A LETTER What do you think about happening In Hills the nation and around I he world We are interested In your All letter mutt be elude Your on number be tilted in order fi lo verily Ihe nature Pie keep your letter brief and lo point The maximum length it Accord creates problems for Grits nil the implications of the constitutional accord arc digested you can be assured It will create problems for John Turner a federal I But then about any Issue creaks problems for the Liberals Ihest days whether it bo cruise missile testing free trade Hit Dome Petroleum takeout r Constitution Ik it the party s own policies or the action government policies Mr Turners liberals are having ihroniL difficulties in fitting their And nothing has pro more for the Liberals lhui accord which an unfortunate degree lh Die iuuis 1rtnch I nglish Of eourse former kider l do Tor unity when he rilled away the stoi i scathing ittack tie disagree with just Ottawa Report unusual impact on the browse there are no replacements without doubling up duties The en tire Liberal caucus in the Commons the the Unit thine is to say tile hast JOHNSTON l ATM SI It t ike lunj for the er icks to i tin e after riin was m public on Ihe first outburst came in Montrol Ml Don Johnston Trade minister who tie pit has cord everything id i the pist month tins been ex difficult for Mr lurnr mil Hurt is no re son think Hit next month will lie e isicr apart from Turtle to intend i powerful the Liber Mis ire far fr united in thugs I Mr Lillys slndow so he Ix free out the it curd I iitr Mr Turner Ml Herder the cabinet As several 1 began in their public support for tilt accord as counter reaction began developing par the speaking members mm Quebec One Jean said that if his didn support the accord I will to another party or I will go Several of his colleagues have come close to saying Iht same thing And needless to say they dtin I think much of the rumblings that been coming from senators many of whose may stronger toward Mr Turner While it s considered unlikely the Senate would dare block a measure approved the federal government all provinces stubborn senators with little to I ise could create difficulties for Mr Turner The iccord may not be embraced tilth isiaslitally by every member Tory and New Democratic menses tut those with Citizens forum Lost one of its best assets The lei Him to The Hoard of Directors and Hospital mid I i The Herald for publication Dear Members In response to jour on to exclude from staff reconsider hospital has lets ene if its best assets 1 fee i loss fur all who Ihe very best care hive been fer eight years Ik has been more thin ilwiys iirofessminl isiteel his r ivhlle I He prepared me well ind explained upcoming lions ind choices to me clearly Hi me how very Important ftnnl stages of pregnancy ire mil inn especially twin pregnancy when In be extremely careful constantly herd ind rives about how lucky I wis to have as my dot lor frem your own nursing staff All three shifts shared this same comradeship and respett for this very dedicated and competent Dr I sure lhat have himself time ind again to e irn such high respect from your iff The public he illh nurse who visited my home fir the posl nted hid r lucky I proudly replied iklivtr room v lit delivery of llati Tin- win viry si rimed minutes lor inn Ik J kepi the entire revnn Ik was given in hid situition m nit il successful He wis prepare trust his Instincts and he in ly Ins proven his experience lo me Vic a he third child bet in i of tr The possibility of reliving Ihf i xperitnet without him is a ire This is who ver let even tiny piss without me his piluiit In your faeilily A doctor who spoke out in rewspiper home deliveries recommended women go In receive proper care I his us doctor who puts his patients first Sadly I honestly feci that who voted for his dismissal I possibly have ever been hi pal mil Mrs Shirley Tail Milton Impressed by hospital care Over recenl wetlts we hive heard and re id many comments and con a the obstetrics and gynecology services ivaihblc at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Like most people we are not aw ire of the details lo controversy and so cannot offer my opinions However the past two we hive sten first kind the offered in the maternity w ird and we were most favorably impressed Before during ind after the of our son the care given by the and nurses wis and of nin we enjoyed the quiet personal mention of il those who to our If people fee uni about the ipnhl of service available at he hospital during this period our re cent experience indicates thai these concerns ire unfounded It is is well to rcmemlitr is not Ihe he illh still wi ing the hospital In order point about current hospital staff excellent service u I of ike a providing an unncr difficult con Sincerely John Cobby nicy In your opinion Duration Do you think should more money and repairing road the town More money for our roads BRET RODIN amakVrs SON lhiy I they should spend Ihcy should more money on roa3 worked on roads The they K A T II It IIUIUN Yes The roads are not really in good repair The sub division roads In and the roods Ihtre dirt roads in if the humpy and nil aro terrible in better than can I they a lot of They re bin They re mega lilt roads down ro no and filled potholes litre you re driving vet impy with lllllllTIF Yes I think It bad for the can with all the p I h o I especially they re new It also a In traction if you re trying It avoid holes valions have been remarkable restrained This display of unity has been surprisingly evident among There has also been no evidence of any split along trench English lines except among the Liberals And the Grit divisions go well beyond Parliament One of Mr Turner key supporters In Toronto who was largely responsible for organizing i0 support for ihc leader at last Novembers Liberal convention has denounced the par ty stand on Ihe accord Terry Popowich said it was a sellout of the traditional Liberal view of a troll zed Canada The pressure on Mr Turner has been Immense And it happened to come at a time when his leadership is being questioned in other areas such as in the lack of definitive party policies There arc many who also feel that Tory government so low in the opinion polls the Liberals should be for higher polls suggest lhat about per cent of vokrs favor he Liberals nboul the same as New Democrats The Tones are down to about per cent The same polls indicate that Mr Turners appro rating is also In Ihe vicinity of per cent far behind I Ed although ahead of Prime Minister en If the Is to continue over constitutional accord In one form or anolher it could be a long hot summer for the Liberal leader II has given him a long hot spring 30 years ago Sandy Brat won federal scat for conservatives Mondiv beating his closest rival Ijbcral Candidate Kenneth Dick by over ballots Mr Best shares in the victory of the Pro gressive Conservatives ousting Liberals from office after years Georgetown Reeve Stan Allan has been appointed superintendent of Centennial Manor the home for elderly residents National Exhibition this sum mer Mrs a palming was one of chosen at the counties Exhibition In Guelph Mrs J Newman Jim led his cub pack to first place at the district on Saturday years ago Georgetown Optimist Club staged a flagpole silting marathon on weekend to raise money for youth work in town Some of the 13 sitters Included Don George David Knox and Don Kyle The Jason Carney Georgettes of the Senior Women Fastball league beat the Glen in the opening game Monday 101 Lending scorers were with a home run Georgia Lewis with a triple and JoAnn Grant with two doubles Lathy and Colin Foster were named girl and boy athlete of the a the Georgetown District Ihgh School Athletic banquet Jen I inton was named outstanding gymnast of year receiving this new iwarel R Bennett Local of the Canadian Union of Georgetown met to pledge their sup port for tht employees of Ihe Credit Valley Conservition Authority The workers are currently involv in negotiations with the Authority after all were laid off last 10 years ago Three Georgetown residents Richard Donald Griggs and Donna Masse were honored by Order St for their outstanding first aid work Lieut Gov Pauline McGlbbon presided at ceremony Provincial candidates squared off at an all candidates meeting Mon day in which Georgetown residents said jobs were their mam concern Liberal Julian Reed is seeking reelection against P George Gray and NDP Bill Johnson Directors of Georgetown Fair met last week and appointed Mr as ihe new secretary manager Organ tiers decided lo drop the quarter horse show due to limited fairground space and Tor the light horse classes Robert Lane of Transport offered a 5 years ago A Georgetown Air Cadet will invel to trance this summer with JO other Air Cadets as goodwill am and representatives of ihe Royal Canadian Air Cadets League Groskorth 17 was chosen after extensive Interviews and tests Ontario Gov John Black spoke with enthusiasm about the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces The band stopped at on Its final day of a fiveday Three former George own District High School students graduated from university this month Michael Wakefield wos graduated from ihe University of Waterloo with a Math degree Gary graduated In Marketing