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interesting year, thanks to the election of Burlington trustee Diane blovic to the chairman’s job. It didn’t take long for Leblovic to show how she intended to run the board. She put everyone on notice that there were clear lines of communication and responsibility. The notâ€"soâ€"subtle inference here is that the administration should realize that it exists to enact the wishes of the board, not to set its own policy or to run interference on policies it feels inappropriate. E:ryone concerned with the'Halton Board of Education is in for a very w .1â€"hissection of her‘opening address after heing voted chair pretty much says it all: “A board where the role of the trustee s as the elected decision-makers and the role of the administration as the implementor of these decisions are clearly understood by all parties.” M ‘1 I u ,I,,AL,” manner. Looks like a very interesting year in Halton education...very interesting. '-'â€"â€"I ____-,- Education direotor Bola Williams said board staff would work “very closely” with trustees to reach their common goal of quality education in a costâ€"effective would survive a viral infection, that anyone dared utter what impact the illness will have on Quebec and Canada. There is a very bitter irony in Bouchard’s illness and his subsequent rescue from the very jaws of death. Already far more popular in Quebec than Premier Jacques Pan'zeau, Bouchard’s status has almost instantly been elevated to near-saint status by his supporters and others supporting the province’s separation from It was only after doctors tending Bloc Quebecois leader Lucien Bouchard said he I, , ,.A,__L:.A VJ It isli‘kEIy to have a galvanizing eifect on all those who are touting the separatist option and that’s big trouble for the rest of Canada and those Quebecers who oppose the soveneignist option. _ no, A AA ll.‘_h_.4 What we’re likely to see in the coming months is a coneening effort to bring up Bouchard’s name whenever separation is mentioned in Quebec. In the House of Commons, those BQ members are likely to have a far easier time of it from the government. It’s the ultimate nightmare for the ruling Liberals. If they go softly on BQ policies and its separation agenda, it will be construed as lash- ing out at the party’s leader who cannot defend itself. This situation means more public sympathy goes to Bouchard and his party at a time when the feds and all those backing a united Canada, should be taking the gloves off in the fight for a nation. Meeting on townâ€""’keconomics was ‘bad politics’ Dear Sir: I read Howard Mozel’s article in your Friday, Nov. 25th edition with interest, but see differently, the “Addendum” Meeting of the Administrative Services Committee Tues. Nov. 22nd, called for Warren Caldwell’s “ben- efit”. But if the Grits go easy on the Bloc, they will be attacked for being too weak on Quebec separation. As for Bouchard? He faces months of difficult rehabilitation before he will be able to step into the public spotlight again. And here again, timing is an important element. Look for Pan'zeau to time his referendum call in concert with the ‘coming out’ of Bouchard into public life. _ . .. -. . ~ ‘1 u-,,,,,J FBI duebecers seeking independence, Bouchard's rapid physical decline and as rapid a reversal, mirrors the province’s road to independence...it rose to the fore during Rene Levesque’s reign and fell when the vote lost. Now the independence star is rising again and a ‘saint’ is carrying the message. My question is, “Why did our Mayor, Ann Mulvale, allow the meeting to b95339??? Wag Internal audit will clarify town is financial pasition Dear Sir: I would like to extend sin- cere thanks to the residents of Oakville who contacted me concerning an eleventh hour signed flyer and other largely unsigned items placed in household mail boxes just prior to the Nov. 14th Municipal Election. The cour- tesy was appreciated. A tip of the hat to the individual who reviewed his residential tax bills for the last six years, quickly realizing that the 65% overall increase included the nearly 60% of monies that flow to the school boards. To the other resident who did an in-depth economic analysis, you were right, the figures had been manipulated to tell any- thing but the complete picture. At the suggestion of anoth- er resident, 1 compared my six-year term of office to the last six years of a former Mayor, Harry Barrett. I did this because the Mayor, who served previous to me, served only three years and the analo- gy may not be equal. As a Saintly messenger Toeing the line EDITORIAL result of comparison, an inter- esting picture resulted. Applying the same misleading and conveniently deployed methodology, did you know that between 1979/85 your property taxes increased 84%! My word! That is 20% higher than between 1988/94. it to explain the accounts five different ways as she promised she could do, prior to the Nov. 14th Municipal Elections at a Ratepayer’s Meeting, and if so, why did the questioning by councillors Weir, Sparling, and Smith take such an inquisitorial tack?” Rumor had it that the meeting would make an example of Warren Caldwell as a warning to other Ratepayers who might Maybe, I should have cam- paigned on lowering the increase! In addition, expendi- tures went up by 86%, while the population only increased 17%! Great “get your atten- tion” stuff, but totally unfair. I served on council 1980/85 and I recall the inflation rate increase, the challenge of growth, and, of course, the majority of the tax dollar flowing to the school boards. A staff report is coming forward prepared by the Town’s Internal Auditor. This will deal with the specifics of all financial points raised. Meanwhile, I feel better that I have shared the untruth creat- ed by the convenient use of figures in isolation. They do a discredit to the residents of Oakville who, I believe, are entitled to the open and clear accounting of the Town’s financial position that current- ly takes place on a regular basis. Advonsmg ls accsplod on the Mann that. in the mm cl 3 typographical 0110mm portion at Ihe advertising space occupbd by tho moment hqm. mate: with n msonlble alkm‘ncuor snanalule. wull not be chavged Ia. bu mo balanoo 01 the advomssmom will be paid for?! the upplicable mo, The Misher mm the right to calogorize and voice! advensing‘ In the evem o! typogrlpmul mar. advertising goods 0' m a! n a wrong pnca. goods 07 semess may not be sold‘ Advarusmg is more}; an one! to sol and may be withdnwn II any firm. The Oakvllle Beaver welcomes your comments. All letters must be signed and include the writer's address and phone number. Letters should be typed, double-spaced and addressed to: Letters to the EditorI The Oakville Beaver, 467 Spears Rd., Oakville, Ont. L6K 384 Ann Mulvale Mayor Town of Oakville 467 Speers Road, Oakville Ont. L6K 3S4 Classified Advertising: 845-2809 Circulation: 845-9742 or 845-9743 845-3824 Fax: 845-3085 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER ity to challenge the methods of the very sys- tem they fund to sustain our Town’s affairs. So then, why does the reason Ratepayer Warren Caldwell is deemed to owe the Town an apology escape me, as does the “action- able” logic of mixed accounting practices, readable, and reasonable only with the help of a handbook, in this instance “unavailable â€" gone to lunch, same name â€" end of story.” Bad politics is bad politics. People not poht1c1ans key to peace Dear Sir: Mr. Pellier’s recent letter to the Editor, “China Mission Flawed” (Nov. 23rd) speaks eloquently, and undoubtedly, from a well-researched base â€" of the human rights abuses in China; and after excel- lent documentation of these abuses, concludes that the recent trade mission to China, led by Prime Minister Chretien, because it failed to link human rights to trade was... “nothing short of shameful.” V As with so many issues in life, however, there is another side to the story. Without questioning the validity of Mr. Pellier’s documentation of China’s human rights abuses, let’s proceed to the question of how we may best act as a catalyst for improvement in the democratic process, not only China, but many other nations of the world which do not enjoy our fiwdoms. Having been on a previous trade mission with, then, Trade Minister Chretien, as well as, several sales trips to countries such as China, Yugoslavia, and others, I offer a different perspective. Experience teaches those who have traveled to these countries that the way for the countries of the world to come together is â€" not for the democratic nations of the world to lecture others from a podi- um, with resultant disadvantage to trade prospects â€" but to trade, and in the process of trading, to com- municate, to become friendly, and to learn about each other. More warm relationships develop, in the course of sorting out technical and business problems and solutions, than ever will by diplomatic hectoring. If we preach, and in the process, antagonize, we leave a vacuum for other, more experienced nations to step into. The technical discussions formed by trade ventures in turn lead, inevitably, in after-hours discussions (often over a drink) to other topics â€" from basketball (in Yugoslavia) to gymnastics (in China), and as the ice thaws and friendships form, conversations lead to ever more intimate the per- sonal topics including families and lifestyles. The sensitive subjects of political regimes and human rights are much better covered in thousands of informal exchanges between engineers, sales- men, lawyers, scientists, etc. in friendly conversa- tion, than high profile lecturing by politicians. The business generated by the recent trade mis- sion to China, by generating countless exchanges between people of goodwill â€" in China and Canada - will work wonders for the promotion of human rights in China. Ian Oliver Publisher Robert Glubey Advertising Director Norman Alexander Editor Geoff Hill Circulation Director Teri Casas Oflice Manager Tim Coles Production Manager Di du Toit V.L. Lewis Dear Sir: It has been 13 months since the Liberals took office â€" the GST that Mr. Chretien promised would be scrapped, remains; the Liberal’s election promise of MP’s pension reform has been delayed to allow 46 more Liberal MPs to become eligible to collect under the current plan; and the Immigration and Refugee Board remains in chaos. It is even more chaotic now that Marchi’s friends are on the board; and just recently, the Prime Minister announced the appointment of long-time Liberal and close friend Romeo LeBlanc as Governor-General, along with the appointment of two more Liberals to patronage heaven â€" otherwise known as the Senate. Dear Sir: The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufierin, and Halton Regiment) is a local army reserve unit and has citizens from within the community as members of the unit. The people of the community may not be aware that Canada, as a nation, has its citi- zens in various countries around the world in peacekeeping operations under the United Nations. “The fact that these appointees are Liberals should not disqualify them from accepting these patronage positions,” said Mr. Chretien, the same words Mulroney used every time the Liberals attacked his patronage appointments. The largest contingent of Canadian peacekeepers is in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia in which members from The Lorne Scots are presently serving. Capt. William A. Adcock (Georgetown); Pte. Kerim Biber (Brampton); Pte. Dwayne E. Dalton (Brampton); Pte. James R. Embleton-Forrest (Brampton); Pte. The troops will be in the theatre until approximately May 1995. As such, their Christmas will be spent away from Canada and away from their family and loved ones. The following members are: Not much has changed, and now we have the Prime Minister ordering Liberal MPs to ignore the wishes of their constituents and their own conscience and vote in favor of Bill C-41. A bill that will give special status, under the criminal code, to specified designated groups. This means that if you, for instance, assault someone because they are black or gay, you will receive a stiffer sentence than had you assaulted them because of something they said or because you wanted their wallet. I was'raised to believe that all Canadians were to be considered equal in the eyes of the law. This Bill will enshrine into law the fact that some Canadians are to be considered more equal than others. Why will Mr. Chretien not allow a free vote on this bill? Why do the leaders of the old line parties refuse to allow our democratic system to work as it should? The strong arm tactics being used by Chretien in this matter are identical to those used by Mulroney to prevent the return of capital punishment and to push through the GST. What we are seeing today is not much different than what we saw prior to the October 1993 election. Troops would like to hear from you “'1 LETTER OF THE DAY fâ€"â€" Nothing different in Ottawa OP HARMONY â€" CROATIA: The Oakvilie Beaver, published every SunMy. Wednesda and Friday. at 467 Spears R6,, Oakville, is one oi the Metroland Printing, Publishing Dairibun'ng Lin. oup oi subu'ban newspapers which includes: Ajax-Fueling News Morison Barrie A ance. Bramgsvn Gmrdian. Buriingion Post. Co‘ ood Connection, Etobiooke Guardian, George n Independent/ Acnn Free Press, inwton Tris Week, LMay This Week. Markham Economist and Sun, SmuflviIe/Uxbridge Tribms, Milton Canadian Charmion. Mississauga News, Newmarkotâ€"Auora Era-Banner. Norih York M'rror, Oakviile Beaver, Orillia Today, Oshawa/Whitby This Week. Peiarborougi This Week. Richmond Hiil/ThornhilWaughan Liberal, Scarbor hMirror‘ AI rnabr‘al pubi in in; Oakville Beaver is protected by copyrim. Any lrgrroducfion in mob or in parioiihis rmierial is suicliy forbidden without ihs oomsni oi lhe p isher. Scott E. Hooper (Georgetown); Pte. Todd K. Lorimer (Brampton); Pte. Richard C. Lukasik (Brampton); Pte. Todd W. McKeown (Brampton); Pte. Christopher A. Nicholls (Brampton); Pte. Robert M. Pirsic (Brampton); Pte. Jackson R. Schmidt (Oakville); and Pte. Alan M. Wooler (Oakville). OP â€" BOSNIA: Pte. Lonnie D. Naughton (Brampton); and Pte. Lloyd H. Hubbard (Brampton). If there is anyone interested in corresponding with, or just sending a Christmas wish to our young men from the community, forward your mail to the following addresses: “Rank, Person’s Name and Initials”, l RCR/OP HARMONY, CFPO 5006, Belleville, ON KOK 3R0; “Rank, Person’s Name and Initials”, RCD/OP CAVALIER, CFPO 5004, Belleville, ON KOK 2R0. P. Robichaud Unit Support Officer Captain for Commanding Oflicer Richard Malboeuf December 7, 1994