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,ORONO WFEKLY TIMEStMOsIAY, FEBEJAJ(Y 20th, 1M6 ORONO WEEKLY TIMES A-uthorized as Second Clas mai, Pest Ofice DeparUtnet Published every Thuraday at the- office et publicatie Main Street, Phone 109, orone, Cmiarie Established in 1938 by R. A. Forrester Roy C. Forrester - EdI'tr and Manager Ollawa Conferente The recent Federal-Provincial conference held in Ottawa contained a number of interesting aspects. The conference surpassed former conferences in that more direct opin- ions and stands were expressed both by Federal and Prov- incial representatives. The Quebec stand presented by Premier Bertrand, was more direct than previous presentations. It more clear- ly outlined the aims of Quebec by stating that those in the Belle Province wanted to be educated, live and work in a total French community. Interesting was the point made by Bertrand that they held little concern over develop- ments in other provinces in providing minority French communities. He said, and we believe lie was right, that is it im- possible to set up French communities and to maintain these communities as such in a predominant English soci- ety. The small French communities, he said, would soon be absorbed into the English community. Another interesting aspect of the conference was the differing degrees to the power that should be held by Ottawa. Those Provinces such as Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, expressed their beliefs that the Provinces should have greater controls and that power at Ottawa should be somewhat reduced. These Provinces do contain considerable wealth and no doubt would like to distribute this wealth through their own organization. The lesser Prov- inces, and those who gain a definite benefit from Federal redistribution supported stronger central government at Ottawa. This was most noted in the expression of opinions over Medicare and from the lesser centres Ottawa received support for this venture on a national basis. It is, of course, true that only Ottawa can institute a plan equally over the whole nation and in certain areas the Federal house should be allowed and should have the power to do so. We must, however, support the Provincial Premiers in their stand on shared programs. These areas must be clearly defined and closef' consultation must be developed between the two forms of government. There is no reason for Ottawa to start a program such as Medicare and in a few years turn it over to the Provinces to handle and op- erate. If Ottawa wants Medicare then it should continue as a federal project where equal benefits for all Canadians can be provided. The conference developed through varying moods but did close on an amiable note. Change comes about slowly and even in this field the speed will not be too ex- cessive. Fuil Study . Needed The Northumberland-Durham Board of Education at last week's meeting received a number of proposals in re- port form on construction and advancement of educational facilities in the area. These reports were set aside by the Board for the time being and possibly until such a time as a full scale survey is completed. One of the reports concerned senior elementary schools in the western section of the area which does affect the district of Clarke Township. The proposal held tiat senior students from Clarke would attend a senior public school in either Bowmanville or Hampton. This may be de- sirable but at the present time this part of education and this proposal is but only a small fragment of an overall picture. A complete study of all levels of education from kindergarten to grade 13 must be conducted and priorities must be established not only in building programs but in educational facilities and instruction. Armed with all the information and setting aside local political ambitions the Board should be able to establish a sound program gf building with both financial and educational advantages. We cannot expect the Board to have all the answers over- night and even at this point the structure of Provincial grants is not known. Too often in the past sound judgement has been lacking due to political expedience and to lack of informa- tion. This we cannot afford anymore and in fact should not accept. We believe the Board showed gooti judgement in setting aside the proposals at this time. Their decisions should wait until such can be made with sound and com- plete information. Up And Down Up The Book Stack Published in 1951, 'April Snow' by Lillian Budd is not one of the newer books, but if you missed it the first time around, you will be inspired by this beautiful story of Sigrid, a Swedish farm-wife. Many of the events in her life could have brought bitterness. Her husband, Peter, poisons their relationship with resentment and hatred; her first-born is marred by a hideous birth-mark; her be- loved grandfather dies; diptheria takes away three youngsters; an accident cripples another child; and Peter's selfishness drives a- way tieir eldest son. Her daily life is one of relent- less hard work with more duties and responsibilities than she should bear because Peter evades work. However, Sigrid faces ai with- out losing her faith in Life and its goodness. "Some work to do, someone to love, something to look forward to," is Life's answer for her. A dedicated mother, she wisely finds happiness in sharing with her children her love of life with its mixture of "faith and duty and love, of work and play, of gladness and sadness." NEW BOOKS Adult: To Be A Man - Decker Rosie Is My Relative Durrell Here Comes A Candle - Hodge Dead Low Tire - MacDonald Mitch Hepburn - McKenty Cross Creek - Rawlings God Loves Laughter - Sears The Assassination of D'Arcy McGee - Slattery Juvenile The Helen Keller Story Piping Down the Valleys Wild Clean Air, Sparkling Water Green Says Go. Letter to the Editor Feb. 14, 1969 Clarke Citizen Ratepayers Ass., Newcastle, Ont. Dear Sir: We the executive of the assoc- iatiori would appreciate some cov- erage in your newspaper per- taining to our next meeting. We again have, as in the past, invited excellent speakers and are ex- perts on the subject chosen for this meeting, namely taxation. The highly qualified experts are Mr. Edwin Kesdan, Solicitor Official Guardian Branch of the Attorney General's office, Prov- ince of Ontario, and Mr. Frank Cliff, L.L.B., special representa. tive of Canada Permanent Trust, specialist, Provincial and Federal taxes. There will be a panel type dis- cussion in which Mr. Kesdan will represent the viewpoint of Gov- ernment Municipal Provincial and Federal, and Mr. Cliff the citizen or taxpayer, chairman of the association, will be the mod- erator. There will also be a question period in which anyone could bring up questions related to Es- tate Inheritance, Farm Income, Personal Income, Property and home taxes, assessment, etc. The meeting will be held at the Kirby Centennial school, on February 25, 1969, at 8:00 p.m. Entree is free. Plan to attend tliis very in- formative and educational meet- ing. It could save tax money. Yours tmuly, Dick Vanderstoop, Chairman Publicity, Clarke Citizen Ratepayers Association. Report fromOftawa Russell C. Honey, M.P. Northumberland - Durham TV coverage of this week's con- stitutional conference brought it into the living rooms of all Can- adians. Previous Federal-Provine- ial Conferences were rempte from the public, not only because the subject matter is complex, but because the participants were remote from the public, as they met in private and the press was not present to report the pro- ceedings. The use of television in these proceedings is a great step forward in participatory- democ racy. I think it is only a matter of time until we have TV cover- age of proceedings in the House of Commons. Headway was made at the Con- ference toward a new Constitu- tion. This process may take many years. Significant progress was made toward the entrenchment of fundamental and language rights in the Constitution. The distribu- tion of legislative powers and tax- ing authority will be finalized on- ly after prolonged study and con- sultation. This matter is being given priority by the Constitu- tional Continuing Committee of officials which is meeting contin- ually in the periods between the Federal-Provincial Conferences. The Prime Minister gave a re-assuring performance as. Chair- man of the Conference. Some of the Provincial Premiers may have expected an arrogant, inflex- ible line. This was not the case. He handled the Chairman's task capably. He was flexible and reasonable in the face of de- mands from the Provincial Prem- iers. Solid and reasonable perform- ances were given by the Premi- ers of Canada's two senior prov- inces, Ontario and Quebec. Brit- ish Columbia Premier Bennett, as usual, seemed to have diffi- culty in dealing in depth with the issues and compensated for this by describing the glories and and greatness of his province. The Prairie Premiers were con- cerned about the constitutional- ity of the Official Languages Bill. Premier Weir of Manitoba, with a majority of two in his legisla- ture, seemed to be doing a bit of c:mpaigning in four provincial by-elections coming up in Mani- toba next week. Premiers of the Atlantic Prov- inces were pre-occupied, as well they might be, with the problem of regional disparities. Premier Smallwood of Newfoundland made the quip of the Conference when in describing how "hard-up" the maritime provinces are, he said (speaking to the rest of the Premiers), "If you people were as badly off as we are, we would be worse." The headwpy made was modest but apparent. The most difficult part of the discussions lie ahead. Prime Minister Trudeau said he .ýnticipates "continuing progress at an acceptable pace." FLOWERSý%J by Jackmvan PHONE COLLECT 623-3365 162 King St. E. BOWMANVILLE For All Your Flower Needs Kendal News We hear there will be a num'- ber of changes on the tobacco. farms. Mr. and Mrs. Juno Perdue are leaving the. Quantrill Tobacco, farm and a Mr. Lambier and son are expected to move in the first of March. The new family on the Bell farm are a Mr. and Mrs. Sweeney. The United Church Women met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Mercer on Wednesday afternoon February 12th with ten members present. The meeting opened with the singing of Hymn 502. Then Mrs. J. Stapleton gave the topic entitled, "Betrayal for a Christ by Rev. Heintz who is an African minister. This was a most interesting address. Mrs. W. Mer- cer read the scripture conclud- ing with the words of our Lord, "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every crea- ture." Luke 16: 15. The roll call was, "Name a worker for Human Rights." Sev- eral members turned in their, talent, money for the past year. Mrs. M. Luxon received a hearty clap by tje other members, when she told how she had re-invested her talent, money several times and sold her handicraft. She was declared te champion. Next year instead of talent noney we decided to make a fancy sock and put ten cents in it each day the sun shines. It was decided to make a dona- tion of ten dollars to the World Relief Spicial Fund started by Dr. R. McClure. 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