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Page WEEKEND EXTRA Friday July 10 1981 Halton regions press woes underline misunderstanding Concerns linger over gravel route Fourth Line resident Mc Fee who raised some serious about the future of the Ductile farm near Acton when Ontario transport is try recently said it from the property haa been promised to be kept Informed about ongoing talks between the town and transport mini ster James Snow discussing the old farm a fate and residents said they were concerned about seeing the property now owned by pot Construction of and JC Duff Ltd listed as a wayside pit at the expense of If there is one thing about covering regional council readers don reallio It the information vacuum In which we as reporters often have to work Actually it snot bo much a vacuum as a collection of toxic Rases which Inhibit he growth of accurate and informative reporting about what goes on behind the walls of live headquarters In Oak Especially since last a operating budget fius there has been a prevail smog of animosity between media members and regional staff and coun These gases rise from a number of slow burns in the thoughts of administrative members following leaked information Inaccurate reporting or Just plain bod press at a time when the rrglon needs all the good ink it can get Surely regional pundits have long since wondered with about a dozen papers and one radio station dogging us week after week there must be some way of using this resource to shed government green beached whale Well with that in mind the recently struck advisory committee on public inform a lion sat down with reporters following last Wednesday STAFF COMMENT council meeting It seemed like someone had cracked the vacuum jar and a breath of fresh air was stirring some of those stagnant gases Despite some sialic there bound to be thunder storms when cold new air strikes a stagnant air mass it was probably the tret time councillors administration members and the press had come together so uniformly on an Issue that residents are not welt informed about regional issues and consequently misunderstanding abounds GOOD POINTS A number of especially good points were brought out Tor instance one report suggested the region should hire an Information officer a contact to wham press members could reach for additional Information on issues which arc only lightly dlsLUssed In regional council but have considerable pact for residents By Chris One has to wonder how ever at the autonomy such a position has from its admin parent whether or not a press would become a Ron smokescreen behind which councillors and admin Is tors could cower any time on explosive issue starts lick ing A better suggest by another reporter would be to hold press con Terences following commit tec and council meetings Many of the same questions which pour Into regional chairman Jack office or to chief administrative officer Dennis Peril could be answered during these briefings SOME LAZY But nothing underlined the administration a launder standing about he press more than Mr com ment that he suspects tome reporters are Just downright relying on the phone as McDjermid attacks skilled labor deficit their main Information gathering tool Certainly it would bo far better and more informative for reporters to sit down and talk with regional people behind the major concerns facing council But 11 absolutely necessary for a reporter covering several beats to find ways of getting the Job done quickly whllo retaining the Integrity of his copy The telephone calls to regional headquarters arc a lime saving device and the number of calls which all too often go unrc turned makes one wonder whether the news source really gives a damn how the story appears the next day Ultimately the animosity which prevails in the region relationship with the press will dissipate when the administration stops llkoanarmed camp Ills a private corporation Its dealings are very much our business and the attitude of what the press know can only further alienates the people from a government which Is already held In low public esteem PI LP If one wants to argue that the media In tend to play up the region faults at the expense of Its admittedly innumerable good points Its only because this govern has dwelled In contro versy ever since its Inception In Until the region octal ration and politicians are prepared to open up and level with the members of press gallery then readily available good ink Items will continue to go relatively unnoticed behind darker stories for which reporters have had to kick and scratch to flic interested in hauling gravel Two weeks ago councillors good farmland Limehouse Canada Day By MRS AW BENTON Arts degree In Fine Arts at Herald Correspondent Convocation Hall University Congratulations to Peter of Toronto June Stephens of the Fifth Line who Sussann of the graduated with a Bachelor of Sixth Line has gone to OPTIMIST CLUB Why Because we love you The 63rd annual convention of Optimist International held In Orlando Florida June to July 1 is now ended The Optimists from our club all had a great time making new friends and meeting old ones The sessions and workshops were very good and Informative The entertainment was excellent the crs breakfast was great Bcv was a riot Workshops were excellent The twin luncheon was an Important event for our club As you know we twinned with Indiana But as of wenowaretwinnedwithaUtheGeorgetowiiOptlriilst Clubs Indiana Texas and Kentucky therefore making all the Georgetown clubs one group The youth and ladies who travelled with were also well entertained with tours and luncheons Tuesday was Optimist Day at Disney World At the front gates Welcome Optimists sign hung This to the first time anything or this nature was done at Disney World Also Mickey Mouse paid us a visit at our opening session This Is the first and only time Mickey has left the Magic Kingdom Mickey said we were his kind of people helping kids on behalf of Disney World Next meeting Is Tuesday Bring a new member if There is a critical shortage of skilled workers In Canada government measures are not ending the shortage Brampton Georgetown MP John told the Commons Monday night Training is of generally good quality but there Is not enough of it said Mr and Canada can no longer rely on importing skilled workers Immigration emphasis on family reunification means that only per cent of immigrants have skills and that will drop to 12 per cent in two years claimed Mr Mc Derm id as the Commons de bated amendments to the Adult Occupational Training Act If Canada is to slay competl live worldwide skilled work must be trained and that can only be done in co operation with the federal and provincial governments and union and management Mr McDermid urged that the government end the stick your finger in the dyke approach to solving manpower problems and wait for reports from committees and task forces on labor One report from the task force on labor market develop ment and unemployment Insurance was released yesterday afternoon by employment minister Lloyd Axworthy COCHRANE TRAVEL BUREAU Moore Park Plaza 8770222 5 Two Names Cauliflower has another name rich man cab bage It sometimes called that because its harder to grow than regular cabbage TRAVEL DISCOUNTS JULY AND U CHARTER FLIGHTS TO EUROPE AND GREAT BRITAIN WITH LAKER Discount Do Not Regular Air Lints UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Dance your heart away for our MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY DANCEATHON JULY 24th 25th EVERYONE IS WELCOME WHEN Starts July 24th 10 to July 700pm WHERE Georgetown Memorial Arena Mill Street Georgetown PRIZES Adidas Gym BAG Adidas Knapsack Spot Dance Prizes ADMISSION for Spectators ft PartlclpantB DISC JOCKEY KEVIN MAYOR PETE POMEROY WILL BEGIN THE DANCE A THON MEET JOE MALYSA CUFF DUMAS CKMW PERSONALITIES SPONSOR SHEETS McLsuchtan Balrslow John and MAY BE PICKED UP FROM Kennedy Rood South Brampton FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ft HOURS 10-0OAM- PM NOW OPEN SUNDAYS FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE Full Variety of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ALL PRICES AT OUR REGULAR LOW COMPETITIVE PRICE SHOP AND SAVE IN GEORGETOWN SELECTION OF FRESH AND COOKED MEATS for Party Time and Summer Cookouf People Come First at inn HALTON HILLS IGA 7 Guelph Street Georgetown alchcwan University where she will be teaching We hope she will be happy there Recent overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Clifford aid Included Dal ton Trecarter Clark Vada Shaw Jane Shawand Mario Swim The last three arc a gospel singing group called the Evangelist Quartette All are from New Brunswick Mrs Moulden Introduced our Julian Reed who led In singing 0 Canada as only he can do so capably to open Canada Day cele brations Memorial Hail She asked us observe a short period of silence and prayer In tribute to Terry Fox Mayor Peter Pomeroy regional councillor Russell Miller and councillor George were also present and extended greetings All moved Inside to well laden tables or a picnic supper Mrs Bert Benton supervised races and games on the school campus afterwards Although the crowd wis not large hose who attended enjoyed Canada 114 birthday lion Congratulations to all dents who completed a sue and we wish them a safe and happy holiday In addition opponents main located In an area where the tain no agreement should be Niagara Escarpment Comrai reached between the ministry has planning and the town until the ministry ion they will ultimately de- has outlined possible hauling if the owners get a routes development permit to opera to Because the property Is a wayside pit River Run part Scarpvlew Developments Ltd Is ready to go ahead with the second phase of he River Run townhousc project at the northeast corner of River Drive and Road North The company will build more on property west of the private road which Joins River Drive with John Street The other units of Phase 1 were completed this spring Under he terms of the agreement between the town and the builder the builder will be responsible for garbage collccllon within the development until he condominium corporation Is registered JUST ARRIVED New Shipment of Ladies Knitted Sportswear at HALF Suggested Reg Retail Prices HALF PRICE SHOP On the Lower Level also 20 SILVERS