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Home Newspaper of Halton Hills WEDNESDAY JULY 12 19TH A Division of Canadian Company Limited Main St South Georgetown Ontario WILLIAM Publisher BOB BUTTER Editor PHONE Swan a Clitt Mm Number OH The pot is boiling Condominium growing pains The pol is boiling across Canada What is happening in Ontario is suggestive The Supreme Court of province recently said no lo North Yorks plan to up a Jewish school with compulsory religious clashes The Board of Education in a policy switch from the sixties to integrate a private school Into ihe public system About high school students at the Associated Hebrew Schools would have been Invoked Having rendered this verdict Judge John Holland in personal comment said instruction of alt denominations would appear to have merit from educational viewpoint However he noted that this would require substantial changes in the legislation The fact is that a system conceived by men like Rev Egerton is dead We now have concept of public education that is neutral or agnostic So the pot is boiling Irnvcllcd abroad to get Ideas We would do well to lake a good look at the Netherlands The constitution of Holland lays down that the cost of voluntary schools fulfilling certain conditions imposed by law is be defrayed from public funds on the same scale as public schools State primary schools are run municipalities voluntary sihools by organizations that set them up State supervision is exercised Ihe schools inspectorate Suffice it to add hat in the Netherlands although slate and voluntary schools ore not on same financial footing when comes to higher education even at the university level voluntary institutions receive stale aid varying from per cent to per cent Those who cherish the spiritual heritage of our own country a heritage affirmed in the opening words of the Canadian Bill of Rights which ledges Ihe supremacy of God should be prepared to do some very direful and vital thinking Those who would hesitate to invoke this statute if felt deprived of justice even In an area under provincial jurisdiction should also bo ready for vital and careful ihinking about implications of freedom of religion There mav be separation of church and stale In Canada Qui this does not mean that there is or should be separation God and government between religion and slate between people and public support to band together for education according to the dictates of conscience II Is an historic position which is at stake in a new ecumenical Is a primary position which is bound to be attacked by various individuals or groups for a variety of Deplore insulation The political concern faculty citizenship and the action taken on visa siudenl fees reflect an increasing Insularity in this country which university people must President Donald pointed this out in underlining certain public altitudes about citizenship in the University of s annual report for The report points out that strong lion was voiced in the University Senate the dec lsi on of Board of Governors pass on to foreign students the governments change in grant support regulations which increased fees for those students who arc Canadian citizens or landed Immigrants President stated that failure of the University to pass this cost on students would have cost the University of an estimated 120 in 1977 rising to The University In my Judgement could not sustain a financial loss of this magnitude he said During the year the Council or Ontario Universities was informed of the University of s interest in the possibility of establishing PhD program in Applied Statistics A brief also went forward the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies seeking appraisal of the Masters program in Centre for Resources Development President Forsters report notes that since 1970 the real value of government operating support for universities has by per cent Universities have had to utilize reserve funds divert monies from teaching to teaching areas and increase class sue offset the decline In real funding The University of has a substant ial space shortage and continues to use obsolete buildings and some slated for demolition In addition some new facilities have been provided with funds raised from government sources The financial pinch on operating budget of universities stems from a number of sources With almost per cent of the University of budget accounted for by- wage and salaries It becomes difficult keep up with Inflation The pinch is further lightened by the rapid escalation of utility costs From November 1973 to December the unit prices of gas oil and electricity at the University of Guelph Increased per cent per cent and per cent res ly while the Consumer Price Index rose by per cent A further problem arises from need to replace equipment that is worn or technically obsolete In the past growing university enrol ments helped In meeting costs which were increasing at a rate greater than inflation as the added costs were met by increasing the work load of faculty and staff members Now with static or declining enrolments increas ed costs must be met by decreasing services With most economics having already been made on Ihe non salary portion of the budget President says It now seems inevitable that further economies can only be made by curtailing salary Increases and If hat does not suffice by reducing faculty and staff numbers The former would place faculty and staff at a further disadvan tage with respect to salaries In Ihe public and private sectors white the latter would lead to larger classes which Inevitably will mean a deterioration in the quality of instruction The University of operating budge for the year ending April 30 1977 was million of which million was received to support research activities During the year degrees and diplomas were earned by undergraduate and graduate stud ents enrolled at the University of Guelph Exclusive club for four MPPs By NELSON luerns Park Bureau Of The Herald Among the sitting MPPs at Queens Park very exclusive group I call the 67 Club Each of them won their riding by taking twothirds of the total vote cast there in he 1977 election When he legislators three political parties list their chances in a general with a minority government thats always only a confidence motion four seats arc considered safe for the in- cum ben Perth southwestern Ontario Liberal Hugh led the field with per cent of vote with Leeds eastern Ontario Jim right behind with 0 per cent followed Ottawa East Liberal Albert Roy with per cent and Lake nor thwestern Ontario New Democrat Jack Stokes with per cent The members of the Interestingly Stokes In Speaker of he legislature and deputy speaker AULD STORY Theres a story laid about Jim Auld and how he always runs as though he were the underdog In Leeds even though lis without doubt one of the safest Tory seals In Ontario In 30 electoral contests since 1B85 Ihe Conservatives have won the Liberals one In 1934 And thats why Jimmy runs to hard If Liberals won it once they could do it again he says The other three Club members also have reputations for taking good care of their constituents Stokes for example is said to have visited towns in his sprawling riding to the shores of James Bay thai had never seen a candidate of any party before they are so remote That pays off In votes REALLY SAFE Except for Leeds however the Club members seats are not party seats All four could probably run as Prohibitionists and win Again except for Leeds a new set of candidates could make a difference Still some scats are party seals In the sense mat incumbent party losing would be the baseball Blue Jays winning the American League pennant is one near Ottawa another for the Tories where he opposition parties have won only twice since Con federation The most fascinating area though is that section of Metro Toronto lying roughly east of the Don River that was once the riding of York East and with redistribution is now a dozen ridings OTHERS About 100 electoral battles have been waged there since 1914 the Conservatives winning three quarters the CCF onequarter and the Liberals exactly two scats and each by less then GOO votes The Liberals have their own stronghold In Brant County which voted Tory since 1911 The best seat Is Hamilton East currently represented by Bob Mackenzie Since 1908 candidates have won 14 electoral contests there twice as many as the other parties managed to win combined Since 1973 when Ontario housing coats soared Ihe concept of condominium living has come into its own This shared cost style of living is fast becoming the practical alternative for families who wont luxury of home ownership but find the price of single family dwellings beyond their The first Ontario condominium corpora tion was registered In 1967 Since then Ihe number of corporations has grown to 1000 representing some actual units And this is only the beginning By the year some developers predict as as half of all Ontario residents living in nan rental dwellings will bo residing in condominiums This boom been without Its share of growing pains In recent years mm living has been attacked from all sides with problems ranging from inferior const ruction o prolonged rental periods and widespread owner apathy As a result public confidence in his style of living is at an all time low at present New condominium legislation introduced recently by the Ontario government however promises to turn this rtlations minister Lirrj Grossman The 1978 of its number one priority mil buyer protection The bill gives new purchasers 10 days to their intended purchase provides for improved corporate management reduc es the possibility of bankruptcy and sees the creation of a nongovernment nonprofit regulatory body called Condominium It also promises lo reduce the jungle of paperwork which now confronts prospective FOR What of the rest of country By STEWART Ottawa Bureau Whenever we talk of national unity or of changes in the countrys constitution we naturally look upon Quebec as a special case a province unlike all others governed by a party that gleefully rejects all overtures from Ottawa You never hear anyone ask whether say Saskatchewan will go along with Prime Minister Trudcaus latest batch of tional reforms No one ever seems to worry aloud about possible reaction in Frederic- ton or Charlotlctown Its always a question of whether Quebec will go along with federal proposals There seems bean underlying assump tion that somehow an accommodation can be worked out with the other provinces And this is particularly true with the current ional debate as Ihe prime minister sets out on yet another attempt to replace the British Norlh America Act with Canodas very own constitution There seems to be relative silence in mosrprovincial capitals And there Is at least one member of Parliament who just cant understand this We in Newfoundland should be up in arms says James A McGrath the Conser vative MP from St Johns East These constitutional reforms could have an mous impact on our province and yet nothing is being said about It Everyone is talking about Quebec STRONG AHGUMENT And while Ihis may come as a shock to people in other provinces McGrath comes up with a rather formidable argument that It a Newfoundland and no Quebec that Is In a unique position regarding the constitution And frankly I just shudder at consequences of this on Newfoundland Newfoundland which had been governed by British commission for some 18 years before entering Confederation in 1949 actual ly became part of Canada us a fully sovereign dominion This Iota Independence was brief but nonetheless was real was a contract between two sovereign says McGrath For five fleeting minutes prior toConfedcrntlon in March 1049 Newfoundland had complete Independence with full control over the continent in I shelf and offshore mineral righto and else enjoyed by an independent nation We brought this Into the Canadian confederation as part of tho contract And no other province entered this way Further more we decided to negotiate this contract through a referendum We could leave Confederation the same way McGrath who normally pursues issues on behalf of consumers can become quite emotional on this constitutional question And why not he asks No one seems to realize that la 1049 we had control over Bible thought Remind God of His word while releasing your against your need His word is forever set tied in Heaven My word shall- not return unto me void per of the offshore economic zone on the East When we entered the Confederation contract with Canada we felt secure knowing that the contract was being held by the British Parliament That insjilutlon has always been our final court of appeal TKItMSCIIANCF But now the Canadian government wants to unilaterally patriate constitution bring to Ottawa and Newfoundland will no longer have that final right of appeal What arc doing is unilaterally changing the terms of contract and we will no longer have a final right of appeal except to the parly in the contract McGrath shakes his head I just can understand why we re not raising about this in Newfoundland We have jusl got to establish our unique position In Lite beginning Wo cant lose these historic rights by default He says that Australias 10 slates have since 1909 retained the right to appeal to the British Parliament on constitutional quest ions And he also notes that the Slate of Texas which entered the American union as an independent country won Its case regard offshore rights for that very And here we are remaining silent while the Trudeau government goes ahead w plans to unilaterally change the terms of our contract Its time they understood they just cant doit Bui then he adds somewhat sadly There just doesnt seem to be any interest If thats the coso It certainly isnt faull Looking through our files Due to an extreme shortage of water supply In the reservoir present lime anyone using lawn hose or any other use of water will hove their water sen ice disconnected immediately J A Denny formerly manager of the Fergus office of the Unemployment In Commission has assumed his duties as manager or the Brampton office effective July He replaces who has been acting manager of the local office since the resignation of Clarence Wiggins last May At the June meeting of council purchase was made of Lot 43 according to the plan of Stewart town al a price of from Walter Also the offer of Lloyd of for buildings on Lot was also accepted Last Friday an emergency landing was made by Keilh Faulkner pilot for Central Aircraft Ltd Molton at Brampton Airport Faulkner had just taken off from Malton in Globe when fuel pump unserviceable By using the handoperated wobble pump he was able lo keep the engine operating until reaching he Brampton field safely without damage to the aircraft and only suffered scratches on his hand while operating the pump YEARS AGO Council reviewed progress to dote in a search for new supplies town water on Monday when they discussed the work of International Water Supply I Id with J Kirk representing Iho firm Kirk told that the town has a very limited water source and the only possible supplies are contained In a pre glacial valley In the region of the present town wells and the so wane disposal plant Natural recharge from the river and rainfall Is replenishment for this and he spoke of the possibility In future years of eroding a scries of dams aid in this recharge Principal of Georgetown High School from 19M to 1011 anJ prominent in mnny phases of Georgetown life during his residence here Ralph Ross died in Toronto Western Hospital after a short illness Mr Ross taught classics and guided he destinies of generations of high school students through the First War years the roaring twenties and depression years which preceded the Second World War He was one of the last surviving veterans of the Second Rebellion serving while a ihe University of Toronto with K Company Queen Own Rifles In 1B85 A hive of bees was cause of on automobile accident at resulting in Injury to three persons and damage to Chevrolet in which the bees were transported Albert Hay had Just purchased ihe hive and was returning to his home Woterloo when the accident occurred Finding an opening the bees left their storage the trunk of the car and swarmed over the driver and two passengers Mr Hay lost control of the car which careened off the highway near Thuribceks service station A plentiful wafer supply in a week to ten days was promised by water chairman Ar thur Speight when queried by the mayor at Mondays council meeting DeputyReeve Speight said thai the new number four water well had ihe brick work on the pumping finished that day and the roof was to be put on and electrical installations made Tuesday All time heat records were set this and on Mondoy Tuesday and Wednesday Opposed to threatened of 15 huge trees on Maple Avenue West neigh borhood rcslden have a Save the Maples campaign A petition signed by 50 area residents was presented to council on Monday by John Intern expressing their concern and asking that reconstruction plana for the street be delayed until plans ore changed to save the trees Because condominium construction moved so fast and the concept is still relatively new lo Ontario we become aware that current legislation does not adequately deal with many of the problems thai have emerged over Hie years explained Mr Grossman The present legislation he said was designed as a method of property registration not as a consumer proteellon statute To overcome this the consumer ministry establ ished the Ontario Residential Condominium Study Croup in November or 1976 to make recommendations This group met with condominium owners and representatives In nine regions throughout the province and in the process assessed more than briefs representing the views of condominium owners and various facets of the Industry The new legislation incorporates many of recommendations the study group made said the consumer minister and aimed at what were found to be the major area of concern owner and buyer protection and the way corporations and owners go about managing condominium Under Acl purchaser protection is provided tighter standards of disclo sure between sellers and purchasers more clearly defined purchaser rights during the interim occupancy period and a time period purchasers to become fully informed of their responsibilities A highlight of the new Act allows purcliaser of a new unit a 10day period after delivery a disclosure to rescind a deal On management side financial and operational responsibilities of corporations have been clarified and processes for setting corporation by laws rules and regula tions overhauled The new Act now obligates each corpor ation contributions to a reserve fund o pay for major repairs and replacement of common elements explained Mr Gross man Every month unit owners will have to contribute to this fund The change In by law setting was made in part to reduce the problem of owner apathy At present new bylaw needs a twothirds vole of all unit owners Under the new bill a meeting would require a per cent owner quorum either present or by proxy with a by law change two thirds meeting vote We felt the rule requiring all owners was loo restricting Grossman explained It was just too If I to get that many owners out and it management function bogged down The new bill obliges the obtain and maintain adequate insur coverage on entire properly make appointment of auditors mandatory spells out their duties Dispute settlements will be mediate hearing officers drawn from local corporations the condominium con in general and any other group in providing manpower At present dispui arc resolved through the courts which can cosily and timeconsuming The board of directors of Condominium Ontario will draw half of its membership from the ranks of unit owners The rest will areas of the industry and from professional ranks Tins is consistent with our government philosophy of Industry self regulation said Mr Grossman And although the study group recommended the establishment of a government regulatory agency we decided against it Citing he consumer ministrys commit ment to less not more intervention into the marketplace as a prime reason Mr Gross man added We felt also that a group directly involved in condominiums could better deal with the everyday difficulties than some remote government organization And Ihe study groups hearings proved that this is taking place effectively through local and regional owner associations Condominium Ontario will be a profit provi I bartered corporation without share capital Its main functions will be to operate an Informal and speedy dispute solving mechanism to provide direct advice and assistance lo any corporation that requests it to collect financial information from all corporations to ensure sound fiscal manage ment and pinpoint problem areas to ide an educational and Information role for property managers and directors of corporations and inquiries from owners prospect ive purchasers and corporations The corporation s role in education will be a major one the consumer minister stressed Information officers will be able to provide handson assistance to condominium corporations especially new ones and will be available for guidance and expert assistance to the regional associations Activities would include preparing and arranging man agement courses and the preparation and distribution of information sheets and Mr Grossman added we should end up with a vastly Improved information network using all elements of the condominium community This legislation he concluded should piny a major pari In restoring confidence and credibility to the concept of condominium living in this province The study group proved that white condominiums arc a viable housing apparatus public confidence is low and he industry In general lacked stability The Condominium Act 1978 should restore that stability Ministry of Consumer and Corporate relations