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GeorgetownActon Wednesday Feb 1983 Wit TELEPHONE 1875 every try MeiroUnd E Lid M 17J 8SJ2Q10 Single 3D year i an nine other than Hartley Coles Managing Editor Ken Bellamy Don Ryder Director of Advertising Acton Pitta one and Ltd group tKti The Aja Whitby Picketing Banner The Bolton EnierpfiM Guarcen Tha Burlington Post Weekend Pott Tha EtobKoke Advert ran Guardian Tha Georgetown Independent Tha Hemrflon WantwtKth Poet ThcnM EconomrM and Sun Milton Champion Tha Masaoaauga Tha Economm and Sun The Mtunuuga Tha Newmarket En Tha North York Merc Oakviike Beaver Friday Beavw Th Week Tha Weekend Tha Rehmond HJJThomh Liberal The Scarborough Manx The Tribune The Woodbndoe viughin Naw EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Edttot Cord Murray Edttor Hewn Murray Sports Darkroom Nancy ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Ratal Advartiakro Cook Sales Davy Carolyn Attatn MacDougal BUSINESSACCOUNTING OFFICE Office Manager Jean Crown Trust affair big mess for board One cant help but feel bit for Halton Board of Education trustees these days over the mess they have on their hands as a result of the Crown Trust af fair They already had a lot of egg on their faces when it became public they had million on deposit with the beleaguered financial institution Now they are more embarrassed by the news that its not million but million they had seized by the province And its now evident that there was at least some staff bungling word that million hadnt escaped seizure lay in an envelope in the boards finance depart ment for several days with out anyone bothering look inside Knowing sooner would have made no differ ence though Clearly the motive of the staff and hence the trustees since they are ultimately responsible for all staff ac tions was to deposit funds needed later where theyd earn the most for Halton taxpayers Their intentions were good but the results of those good intentions could be disastrous for all rate payers in Halton and for the trustees personally in terms of political damage Poor provincial regula tions governing trust com panies is at the root of the problem Before investing funds with any financial instit ution the board checks it out carefully with Queens Park exactly what was done in this case One saving fact for the trustees is that they arent alone in this Numerous public bodies in Ontario have seen their funds put in jeopardy by the Crown Trust debacle However more than one person with financial exper tise has suggested to us that more thorough financial investigation would have prevented the board being in this mess Had they look ed at the situation more closely were told finance staff would have found thai a green light from Queens Park meant little since regulations governing trust companies have long left a lot to be desired Its obvious now that all board investments should be reviewed to make sure they are safe Taking the provinces word for it isnt enough Regional and local coun cillors in Halton Hills are breathing a sigh of relief these days that they too arent in the same mess They deposit their funds on ly with banks Halton Separate School Board has a policy to deposit funds on ly with chartered banks also Possibly the board should consider in the future sacrificing a bit on the return side for more finan cial safety But then hind sight is always 2020 Those who suggest this is a bigger mess than the regions million deficit of a few years back are right and wrong at the same time To compare the two and say the same kind of incompetence on the part of bureaucrats and politicians is responsible is to compare apples and oranges Regional staff problems were much greater than any the board has current evidence in this matter in dicates At the same time while the deficit and the Crown Trust fiascos both have financial as well as polit ical ramifications the im pact could be far greater from the boards problem more than six times worse to be exact Its hard to say how the board will solve this pro blem since it could be mon ths or even years before the mess is straightened out But one thing is sure it will cost taxpayers money or result in cuts from a budget we have been told often is already bare bones If the board loses all or part of its million it wilt cost us a lot one way or another Even if the board even tually recovers all of its money it will cost taxpayers some money interest paid to borrow million more It wilt be cold comfort to taxpayers and parents to point the finger of major blame for this mess at the province GM From the editor s desk Sad but glad Joes going by Gord Murray Free Press editor You Just had to feel sorry for Joe Clark Friday night I know I did Regardless If you were pulling for him or not I dont think theres many people whod say he hasnt tried his very best and It was sad to see his dreams being shattered in front of the entire country Thats not say I was dis appointed in the outcome of the leadership review vote though I am puzzled that any group could allow themselves to be put In the ludicrous position where a minor ity can dictate to the majority The vote turned out exactly the way I want the Tories are to hold a leadership convention and thats just what is needed Im hoping Pierre told us the truth when he said In I960 he wouldnt lead the Liberal in another election I wont miss him a bit If the Grits have a new leader the only way the next election will be fair and present Canadians with our first real choice In years will bf If the Conservatives too have a new leader Frankly like a lot of Canadians Im fed up with only having a choice between the lesser of two evils or put another way two awful choices for the prime ministers office and a national government Surely we Canadians havent been so wicked that we must be saddled with the likes of or Clark as an option again Im pretty jaded though still fascinated by politics I dont for a moment think two new leaders and a new government and prime mini ster sometime In the next few years will change Canadians lot much In the future But darn it all wouldnt It be more interesting the next time we troop to the polls if we hod two new choices even if they arent much better than what we have now So while I was delighted with the prospect of a Conservative leader ship convention and believe tbe delegates will dump Joe with a great thud I did feel badly for him I truly think hes a decent man who has worked very hard for his country and party At the same time hes an awkward bumbling sort who Canadians likely will never feel comfortable about putt ing back in the prime ministers Job Despite his limited strengths and many flaws you have to admire and respect his courage mettle and guts It took a lot of guts to stand there and tell the whole country that despite two years of hard work only 5 per cent more of his own people supported him now than after his nine month government came tumbling down And it took guts after all the crap hes been through since he became leader to announce hell fight to win his job back I dont agree with some pundits that this latest Tory bloodletting and the upcoming leadership fight will throw the next election Into the laps of tbe Liberals even before the battle begins Im far from certain that crown ing a new Liberal leader will be a peaceful clvillxed affair either If Turner McDonald Chretien MacEachen and a few others all seek Trudeaus job it could be pretty messy for the Grits also Now back to the Tory prospects If Davis or enter the race Im sure it will be all over but the crying for Joe Who as well as other Conservative leadership hopefuls Either of these premiers would present formidable opposition to whoever assumes the Liberal leadership Im not sure either would be very good Opposition leaden If they lost though They are pretty accustomed to power If either of these heavyweights wants the top job ever the timetogoldsay If they hold back and Clark or one of the others wins the Job theyll probably lose the next election That would mean Davis or Lougheed could win the title at the next convention but by then a new Liberal leader might be entrenched and both Davis and Lougheed would be facing at least a few years in opposition before they get their crack at the brass ring I figure If either of them ann ounced quickly they want Joes job most of the competition would back off and that would greatly limit the damage a leadership convention could Inflict on the party But If they play It coy and wait until they see what everyone else is doing or leave themselves available for a draft they could wind up with a party in worse shambles than usual for the Tories as well as chance blowing what they should be able to easily win For a moment now lets assume neither goes for the title I still dont think Joe will be able to hold on to his job So were left with a choice of Peter Brian Mulroney or Peter from outside the caucus as well as Sine Stevens Can born lad Flora John Crosbie David Michael Wilson Don Mazankowski John or even some others from the Tory benches I dont see anyone on that list who could beat a Turner And if we are to have a true choice In the next election the Tories have to have someone leading them who Is a match for a Liberal biggie If Davis and pass on the crown then Ill be pulling for John I dont think hes prime minister Umber or that he can beat a Turner but at least with him well have some laughs since hes a pretty funny guy And a few laughs might make Ottawa more tolerable Coles slaw Jacques is Jack Jock and none of you saints forget column about TV radio and a of other prompted lha i will clear up Jack My Dear Hartley Coles Slaw Weve been neighbours for yean and I never knew your last name was Slaw I read an account of our conversation in your newspaper column and put and together thats of course It would be 18 In Celsius indicating that you two are one and the same person Tell me when you nave a family gathering do you call it a Slaw Festival Talking of names you probably did not know my middle name is Thursday Apparently when I was born my father took a look Then he said I think Ill call it a day You see bow easy it is to get names confused So 1 feel I must set you straight on your reference to St Jacks Day It is St Jack the patron saint of Humour we honor on the of February each year not St Jac ques I understand he is featured on radio station They carry Question time live from the Hook solo Anyway St Jacques is metric and St Jack is from AngloSaxon stock HenevCTconvertedThetwo must never be connected for it is the British who are known for their sense of humour as you so well documented recently lamenting the lack of the same In Canada Now is as good a time for everyone to join In and celebrate St Jacks Day Make it a long weekend holiday as many are already doing we heed one about this time of tbe year and having tun seems to be tbe best idea for such an occasion There are parade dinners dances and parties for the other patron saints such as St George of England St Andrew of Scotland St Patrick of Irelant St David of Wales St John of Baptiste and St Catharine of Niagara not forget ting St from Region of course So why not a holiday of fun for good old St Jack You were certainly right about St Jacks Day being featured once again on Music This year the 1Kb fails on actual day Sunday the Three half boon of humor starting at networks are presenting dollar specials but they are delaying starting times until later in the evening to avoid the consequence of a headtohead broadcast schedule People want something to smile about these days so have a happy St Jacks Day Say something fun ny to someone If St Jack is new to you he cer tainly is not new according to the folk lore and legends of the southern counties of E from which I like so many others have drawn my material A little background for your edification and appreciation St Jack was bom in the cen tury of mixed parents His father a Norman sailor his mother a Saxon tbe daughter of a fanner and weaver He was bom near the coastal port now known as Portsmouth In the county of Hamp shire The family moved to tbe town of when he was a small boy Here he found work In tbe gardens of the priory Apparently be became gardener with natur ability w bro him work from the cathedral and However jade was of mischief and practical jokes which made him popular with the people If not with his employers who were offering him studies in return for his labor He would have been dis missed many times if it had not been for his talent at making mead a potent brew made from honey It was a the feast of St Swithlns a Bishop of Winchester d who was canonized and legend has it that if it rains on his day tbe of July it will rain for tbe next days that his mead got the better of everyone As be was in the ser vice of the church he became known as St Jack and the name became popular for the tons of families in the southern counties He travelled to work in London and Salisbury Old records tell of his bring in old city of Bath and hamlets still credit stories and Jokes to St Jack although there are to many now it would have been impossible for to have initiated all of them Tbe Enc Dictionary and tbe Mil Edition of Digest Dictionary trace name through the and Jack foot John became be name for a tailor later to become Jack tar a a coin tfartbiog and country par sons and parish became Jack at a pinch and Jack Adams parish even Jesters were called Jack Pud ding Although St Jack as be had become known had no children the family name Jackson came from those who were called Jack and had a son He is burled In a small graveyard outside of Salisbury in Wiltshire where he had retired kept bees made honey and mead and joked with anyone who took time to enjoy his sense of humor His birthday is celebrated on the of February Even today In parts of Dorset where it is most likely to snow at that time of the year hey laugh about tbe time he turned sending travellers to the coast Instead of Bath the road being covered snow or Jacks frost So share a smile on St Jacks Incidentally did you know that the post office tent ads to the newspapers with the rates and they used courier service See SL Jack still Uvea Remember to smile Jack Carpenter Marie BUT MS Fat Sundays MS to MO PA Anyone born lx a sense of humor 10 years ago January Esqueslng Reeve Tom Hill said he will protest both the county council and provincial government levels against tbe proposal to maintain Milton as a single Central unit in a four borough Halton Region Some of the best ice conditions in yean attracted hundreds of skaters to Fairy Lake on the weekend The Acton Legion sang a program of songs for an appreciative group at tbe new home for tbe aged at Specials tfabr week at Meat Market are sliced side bacon ground chuck a lb blade and short rib roasts a lb and small link sausage 75C a lb The employees at Building Products won this years Award defeating the Winnipeg plant In accident free hours 20 years ago Thawing out frozen pipes was the cause of a minor blaze Wednesday evening at the residence of Murray Bateman Church St The pupils of Robert Little School selected Tom Sawyer for their annual public school operetta Music supervisor Glenn Banks and a staff of teachers ore busy this week selecting tbe characters George A Kerr a 38yearold Burlington lawyer was chosen as Progressive Conservative can didate for the next Provincial election Friday In spite of being on the tail end team Marshall has been named the 196263 Most Valuable Player awarded by the Hockey Association Mens presidentelect G visited clubs in PeniuiylvBuTa 50 years ago January A well attended and enthusiastic organization meeting of tbe Liberal party was held in Acton on Tuesday evening at Lasbys Hotel Specials this week at MillSt are oats lb pkg 19c jar of jam lb tin of salmon tomatoes two large tins 19c and 24 lb bag of flour 499 Even the oldest oldtimer admits that the January of 1933 is a bit unusual In weather conditions Mayor James Justice of Erin has been chosen Warden of Wellington County Jean Smith of Acton plays on the Guetpb Ladles Hockey Team Jean Is a defence player and is considered one of the best on the Royal City lineup The Mason Knitting Co have resumed operations again and are now getting settled once more in their enlarged quarters Playing this weekend at the Gregory Theatre on Friday Silver Lining starting Maureen OSuUivan and on Saturday Vanity Street starring Charles and Helen Chandler 75 years ago January SB 1MB The Acton Tanning Co Is gradually putting the men who were laid off to work again A number of the former workmen returned to duty on Monday The Robert Simpson Co of Toronto will build their mammoth new store with Milton brick Hamlock bark continues to come In In large quantities Messrs Beardmore and Co have or men at work unloading cars at the GTR station Sundays storm gave us about nine more inches of snow Emptying coal ashes in the centre of the streets is a violation of municipal bylaws Officer has been Instructed to see that tbe practice is discon tinued Judging from the number of drunks to be seen on the street and coming from hotels on Sundays tbe liquor laws must be being violated with considerable pugnlty 100 years ago February The new town ban is now being furnished with new furniture Una week Snow Is so deep In the woods now as to materially interfere with lumbering operations This It urn market be established to Acton