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the HERALD Home Newspaper of Halton HINb Established 186B A Division of Canadian Newspapers Company limited Street Georgetown Ontario 3Z6 GARNET Publisher and General ROWNEY Editor PHONE 877 2201 J STEVEN FOREMAN Advertising Manager Out Mitt J Page 4 SECTION A THE Wednesday April 1683 Must act quickly It s an outrage when unsafe equipment can be hauled up to a parking lot and used by the public without proper inspections Friday night a father and his son were severely in when their carnage fell 25 feet from a ferns wheel at a Georgetown shopping mall parking lot Operations that set up In a few hours run rides for a weekend then dismantle for another nearby town need to be closely regulated Nine deaths at amusement parks since is enough to warrant safety inspections sponsored by the government Municipalities dont have the resources to enforce licenses granted to amusement park owners Checks must be done by provincial government in spectors with the expertise and care to make sure more accidents won happen like the one in Georgetown Legislation as promised by former Consumer Minister Robert must be passed immediately when the legislature reconvenes If the new provincial government cant act quickly then we be best to ban these portable amusement rides from our town limits Fight cabin fever The Conservation Authority runs special programs and events on a regular schedule and can be reached at weekdays and Crawford Lake at I strongly recommend that If you plan to take this outing that your chair have pneumatic tires If you have more adventure in your and money in your pocket Three House Charters operates accessible houseboats in British Columbia and Ontario A boat that sleeps ten rents or about each for a week Including gas The units are equipped with hoists ramps and an accessible washroom If you and nine intimate friends wish to discover the Trent River system and more than you care to know about each other you might give them a call at When your friends have recovered from pushing you about Crawford Lake it will be time to remind them that they can get Into Ontario Place free if they accompany someone in a wheelchair Ontario Place Is best seen on a weekday during school term Crowds can serious problem as the terrain forces most visitors to keep to the walkways and off the grassed areas Cabin ever is not unique to the handicapped Spring however does allow those in wheelchairs the same freedom to move about as most lacking enthusiasm for Canadi an winters If wish to sec some nature close up I suggest you take in Crawford Lake The lake Is surrounded by an elevated boardwalk complete with ramps As the approach is possible to Ihosc with willpower and wheelchairs the interpretive staff will allow you to drive to the board walk on the service road normally closed the public The interpretive centre is ramped and has an accessible washroom The current ramp will be replaced at a later dale ThesitclShllly but the staff on hand arc willing to make special considerations for those with mobility problems I dont watch soap DRICKAMEH Immanuet Lutheran Church I do not watch soap operas But I have certain relatives who have at limes been devoted to that genre of televised fiction So I know Ihem second hand In Tact it is dangerous fof me even to walk into a room where soap opera fans are viewing their favorite shows For some reason I find them laugh able My mirth is seldom shared by all present Bui a recent newspaper article suggested that there might be reason to take so pa operas more seriously There is truth in the way soap operas present problems stretching over months and years That is much closer human reality than most of what is shown on the tube we were to believe the most commonly televised view of the world we might conclude that human problems can almost always be taken care of in thirty or at the most sixty minutes Only the very worst problems require a whole twohour movie to Even worse than television pro grams are television commercials If we were to believe them we would conclude that the most distressing human dilemmas even ring around can be solved and settled very neatly in thirty or sixty seconds Contrary to some popular opinion the Bible does not present a quick fix for all human problems It teaches rather that the Christian life Is a lifelong struggle a struggle with the devil the world and the old sinful nature that still plagues Christians We must through much tribujali on enter Into the kingdom of Cod Acts There Is no hint In the Bible that a snap conversion to Christianity will immediately if not sooner clear up one problems In every area of life Any one who suggests that is talking about promises that has not made The Bible docs offer an Immediate solution to the problem of our relation ship to God Christ has already set mailers right there by His death on the cross for the sins of the world Those who believe the Gospel message receive the forgiveness of sins and eternal life That takes care of the biggest concern we could have name ly heaven or hell That is the greatest relief But between now and death or Christ return whichever comes first there Is trial trouble Jot Ion not to mention temptation That is where the Christian faith is seen to be faith Faith Is not sight Faith believes and trusts that God is gracious forChrislssake Faith believes that in spite of the troubles that ore to be seen all around Faith believes God Word and promise For believers In Christ the real solution is not in this world but in the next For unbelievers he real probl cm is not In this world but in he next POETS CORNER HANDICAPPED I received a letter in mall today But what so special about that Many folk would say Weil this letter was from someone Which set far apart Our llllle princess we call her Hut I hey call her handicapped It difficult for ordinary folks Who can function as they should To the effort this special letter look We all have limitations and In Life we all tee trapped So how can they pais judgement And call her handicapped The love this spec la person can Bring to yon and me Must surely be a lesson for everyone to For In caring for tier loved ones Finding Joy In each new day Then she Is fulfilling God purpose In her own special way And If we cannot give the love That the is so adapt Then maybe we re he one Who be called handicapped Georgetown One thing I learned from my Soviet Union tour theyre ail puppets mouthing the official party task force Turning potential into jobs When a federal political party establishes an economic task force that holds public hearings In cities and then produces a report which calls for an entirely new social democracy It can I be Ignored Yet there is no point In being unrealistic about Its Importance Regardless of merit it highly unlike ly thai we II ever sec the implements lion of he New Democratic Parly Canada Unlimited Turning our potential into jobs When the authors represent a consistent third party now holding only 30 of the parliamentary scats one Is not inclined to worry about the side effects of such lions If we still had a Liberal government In Ottawa it could be expected to window shop the NDP report and adopt he odd popular cause but we can reasonably expect this reaction from Prime Minister Brian Mulroney Tory government With MPs and countless ask forces this Tory government has recommendations coming out of its ears And In these early months of power the Tories are not showing much inclination lo seek help from socialist forces But gelling back to the original point sit ignore the monumental endeavors of an task force even If the party it represents has made little progress toward federal power since its incept on If we Ignored Ihe Initiatives or all opposition parties Just because they arc unlikely to assume office In the Immediate future we probably end up in a one- parly state So let take a look at what this task force came up with after four months of listening to nearly 400 organizations and Individuals The overriding conclusion Is that Ihe thrust of economic renewal should come from the community not the financial empires of the country And in this respect is suggesting that Ihe party go back to where it found Its strength during its formative years It was only after It developed an official liaison with organized labor thai the appeared to drift away from local communities and cooperal jves Now he task force with support from party Leader Ed is urging a return to the community Local communities are tired or all economic direction coming from the financial districts says the task force headed by Saskatchewan MP Lome They also want a chance develop jobs In their own local econo my under iheir own direction So task force came up with a scries of recommendations for self direction for local communities It was referred lo as bottom up planning JOB CREATION One not surprising recommendatl on is hat tax breaks for the rich and Tor big corporations be scrapped and the savings be used to help finance community projects and smaller companies The task force Is suggest that more ham billion be channeled Into community develop ment in various forms Including million for a local initiative fund Some million would go into helping young people contribute to Ihe arts and clean up he environment and another million would be set aside for municipal public works projects If all the recommendations are adopted Bald the ask force up to new Jobs could be created in he first year The report which also draws heavily on he NDPs election colls for a minimum per cent Income lax on those earning more than changes in the tax law J to help low income families and more breaks for small business In unveiling the report Mr Broad bent said that the government must abandon fixation on deficit reducti on He estimated that the task force recommendations would increase federal spending by billion this year but would result in billion worth of new revenues for a net Increase In budgetary deficit of billion But the task force said that in future years the deficit would be reduced through the long term effects of the package described by Mr as part of the evolution toward a more democratic society It may never happen but as the feisty New Democrats prepare to wage their campaign across the country we can expect to hear a good deal more about local initiative and fueling the economy from the bottom up TlintTY AGOGeorgetown oldest resident and member of one of ihedlsirlct families Minerva died at her residence Charles Street on Satur day council received one fox claim from Clifford Davison Glen Williams who was paid 3 bounty Laurcnc Baker has moved to Georgetown from Midland and will be open Beauty Shop on Main Street A family party in Cheltenham marked the birthday of Hugh Caldwell father of Bob Caldwell of Mrs Percy Leslie was elected to the Provincial executive of the Ontario Women Liberal Association as membership secretary George Inglis won a 50 bond when his ticket was drawn In a lucky draw conducted by the Smith and Stone hockey club YFARS AGOGoorgetOWn Police Department has added the Borkcnsleln Breathalyzer to its equip ment Arnold Vancllef Is one of police officers In be province now qualified to operate Ihe unit The Hamilton Automobile Club advises motorists It is illegal to drive In Ontario with studded snow ires after April 30 Mrs Dora Sutherland was elected president of the Georgetown Local Council of Women in an election Friday in the committee room of the and Peel Trust building Every Thursday Smith and Stone strikers return to school and attend union education classes held In the Legion Hall Esqueslng deputy reeve Tom Hill is sceptical about he report lack of water In Glen Williams and wants a representative to explain their position Harold Bennett a veteran of 15 years service with the Georgetown Fire Department has resigned TEN YEARS AGOMrs Gall Maltby has been provinclally appointed to the Credit Valley Conservation Authority s executive replacing another Acton Bruce Georgetown newest sports facill ihe Gordon Memorial Arena Is completion FIVE YEARS AGOThe North Halton Association for the Menially Retarded will be celebrating its anniversary this Saturday with a gala dinner at Milton Nineteen years after she became Georgetown District Hospital first baby Christine Moore Is planning a May wedding Cable television operators think pay television will be here within a year and Cable Systems Ltd is ready transmit as soon as they get the go ah en Support for our voluntary poll To the editor of The Herald This is in of support and given he Drug Abuse Commit tee while planning for and during Drug renew Week For publicity a very special thank you to The Herald Alio Halton Cable TV for showing our films police Constable Rod Beaumont Mayor sell Miller and engineer Bob Austin helped us beyond call of duly with ready suggestions Information and loan of equipment Town Coun cillors Chairman Pete and Regional Councillors encouraged and participated A vote of appreciation our Federal M John and Provincial MP Julian Reed for taking time out of their busy schedule to support our Voluntary Toll pro ject Packing of grab bags took many hours of hard work a good portion done by children and teens Thank you all who gave your lime that Sun day The merchants esses police forces and agencies who supplied Items for the grab bags and otherwise helped are far too numerous to list Thanks to them grab bags were more Inter The manpower by the Army Cadets Air Cadets Elks Mrs Lions Block Par ents Lioness Red Cross and concerned citizens made the Voluntary Toll pes sible Thank you lo Roger Little and Ray Martin for the use of mobile homes also to George town and District High School and Coop store for the use of premises during toll day Drug Awareness Week funding comes from Chairman Pete Annual Golf Tournament donations from Standard Products and donations from ad Women Institute Georgetown Opti Mrs Georgetown Lions Ash grove Women Institute Georgetown Vintners Georgetown Nell Young of Young Pharmacy was more than helpful in obtaining our literature and will sponsored place- mats Special thanks to Mountain Dew Chateau Michaels La Cafe Yongs House of Buddha and Hunters restaurants for using the during Drug Awareness Week Bookmarks sponsored by Broomhead Printing Georgetown Library and Georgetown Distress Centre are still in use throughout Georgetown Those who displayed our posters distributed our literature gave us sign space placed In sorts In pay envelopes churches that Included drug abuse in their very much a part of our fight again at drug abuse Many many thanks to committee who step ped in at Ihe final stages of planning and devoted concentrated hours or energy lo help DAC make Drug Week a success Apologises to anyone who might be omitted We sincerely thank everyone who participa ted in any way Voluntary Toll Chalrwomar Drug Abuse I George Kennedy descendant To Ihe editor of The Herald May I ask your assist In printing this letter In your paper I am presently com pi etlng a family history and have discovered that maternal grandfather came from Georgetown In fact Ihe town of Georgetown was named after my great great grandfather George Kennedy His daughler Harriet Ken nedy was the first white child born in the town I have been very success ful In collecting history concerning the Kennedy family however I have had great difficulty In learning of Harriet Ken ncdy husband John Sr Their son John Robert Higglns moved to with Is parents between 1S7I and 1B81 to become the proprietors of the Queens Hotel In Brace- bridge I understand that John Hlgglns Sr was the proprietor of the Station Hotel in Georgetown be fore moving to Brace- bridge I would very much appreciate correspond ing with any relatives of my great grandfather Higgins or anyone who could give me Informal Ion that would assist me In completing my family history John Reynolds Braccbrldge Ont Acton gets short end No health rep to answer our questions No adequate Dear Sir are responses Dear Sir existing supplies Public con adversely application for The response to quest Plan of Subdivision ions relating the Develop subject of water was ment Lot Con your queries to Sllvcrcreek Monday he Regional Health 15 When a subdivision is My question is lo ihe being built I am sure Town of Hills one of prime con Where the reprc- cems about the is lhat of the water supply Several people the question of quan lily and quality of water what would happen if Red Cross thanks tentative of the Regional Health Deportment I would like a reply from the Council Mrs Angel Silver Creek Dear Volunteers As Volunteer Week has now past once again I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you for your efforts this year Your dedicated commit men Is to the Red Cross and his community have made this Branch My sincere thanks for your commitments expertise and work Sincerely Janet Dean President Georgetown and Dlst Red Cross Branch RE Public meeting con application for plan of subdivision revor Development Mi Lot 27 Con Silver creek Monday April 15 1985 To the editor of The Herald I would like to express my opinion regarding the uninformed Town Council at public meet ings concerning applications Fellow residents and myself attended a meet Ing where several quest Ions arose concerning adverse affects of subdivision development on cater supply re quantity and quality existing dwellings and future responsibilities and costs of the outcome The Council organized Ihls meeting for our ben eflt However no ate responses were given concerning the Issues mentioned above Why wasn the of the Regional Heal th Department present This person would have been able to supply any information requested If he Council decided not to have Ihls repres cntalivc present why were Ihey equipped with the proper inforraa Ion to replace his Is this the way Our Council responds to our needs when they will directly affect our existing lifestyles Jason Angel To the editor of The Herald Once again Acton gets the short end of the stick As a voter in this com munlty I commend Ihe Chamber of Com merce for their efforts in organizing an for this Thursday at the Acton High School I was quite surprised and upset to hear this meeting was cancelled at the last minute due to the unwillingness of the PC candidate pate I can only imagine what in his view would be more important on hat evening than hear the questions and concerns of Acton voters in open debate with the other candidates for off heard a rumor In low that the Tories feel Ihey have Acton in the bag Their complacency me Just fine my vole will be landing In Conservative bag Yours truly David Acton Editor Note The Her ald checked with campaign In Bur llngton The local Tories cancelled because of prearranged rally at Acton Legion Hnll to coincide with Premier Miller televised sho wing with Prime Minut er Brian Mulroney Ap parently ihe meeting date was originally given an okay by the camp aign of rice but that per- ion t checked with the calendar or cam are active To the editor of The Herald As in past years The Herald coverage of Vo lunteer Week was extr emely well done Volunt In Hills are very group and your articles help o let them know how much each and everyone of is appreciated Thank you to your and your slalf for a Job well done Sincerely Maureen McCallum Coordinator