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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 8 Aug 1990, p. 9

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Writer Upset By Cartoon Dear Editor: The cartoon in The Statesman of July the 25th., concerning Sunday shopping was in very poor taste. In spite of what many may think, "Almighty God is still on : , the throne. We should not forget that this country is built upon Christian principles. principles. And although believing believing Christians may be a minority minority at present, we should not hold them up to ridicule. There are other minorities in this country, as are the French, the /Blacks and the Indians and we respect them, do we/not? I Respectfully, ■ G. Zekveld, R.R. 2, Newcastle. Uniform Fight Heads to Court Dear Sir/Madam: Re: R.C.M.P. UNIFORM The largest petition ever presented in Canada (over 210,000 signatures) was ignored ignored by the government. A route has now been chosen of challenging their action in the Federal Court of Canada.' Canada.' ! A Solicitor, Mr. R. Vincent Vincent Westwick of Ottawa has been retained, and he will act on behalf of the Lethbridge Division Division of ■R.C.M.P. Veterans' Association Association to challenge the constitutionality' constitutionality' of trie government's government's decision to allow religious symbols to be worn as part of the R.C.M.P. uniform. uniform. 1 The government has removed removed religion from publicly funded institutions as religious religious symbols are offensive to some people. To make an exception exception does not show tolerr ance, but rather, it displays Favouritism of one Religion over others and is, therefore, a violation of our democratic rights. It is not the opponents opponents of turbans who are the discriminators; it is the well- meaning but misguided proponents. proponents. We will assist the Lethbridge Lethbridge R.CiM.P. Veterans with soliciting funds. The financial financial support of all concerned concerned Canadians will make it possible to continue with the court challenge. Sincerely, G. Kantelberg for "Defenders Of R.C.M.P. Tradition" Writer Hopes To Clarify Group Position | Mrs. P. Barrie, Clerk 1 Corporation of the Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3 AC Dear Mrs. Barrie: It has come to my attention attention that a number of'specific of'specific concerns' have been raised regarding ■ the activities of the Newcastle Community Liaison Group. I would like to take this opportunity to address these concerns and elaborate on our role. As a Committee we are working. 1 in a co-operative process,' gathering information information and disseminating it to the citizens of this community community as outlined in our terms of reference in phase three of the process. The Newcastle Newcastle Community Liaison Group is looking for citizen input to let us know their concerns and ideas. We are a source community dealing only with the wastes at the Port Granby site. We are hopeful that a community will volunteer to be a host community. We are not a host community. Local information meetings meetings within the Town of Newcastle have been postponed postponed until the fall. The Committee decided we did not; have enough information information prepared, that attendance attendance was small during summer months, and it would therefore be better to postpone until we are better prepared. We would also like to try approaching more people by going to them through various organizations, organizations, and other ways. As Chairman, I have approached approached the Mayor of the Town asking for their cooperation cooperation and opportunity to meet with them for their unput unput to our process. We arc well aware of the resolution they have passed indicating their position that Newcastle Newcastle is not a host community. Wo had invited the Mayor and Council to g'o with us on our trip to Lewiston, N.Y. to view a waste facility there, however, their schedule did not permit them to attend. Since my appointment I have contacted several people people within the community and received many comments. comments. Gathering comments from the residents of the Town of Newcastle in our main goal. Wo have not progressed progressed as cpiickly as had boon hoped for, duo to some digression and interruptions. interruptions. However, with our objectives objectives more clearly doll doll nod, wo hope to make rapid progress ns a.source community. Garnet Rickard, Chairman, Newcastle Community Liaison Group The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 8,1990 MOST STORES 1 ■ ; ■. sgSj&g 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. ~ "CHECK STORE LOCATION FOR SUNDAY OPENING PRICES EFFECTIVE SUNDAY"* AUG. 5 - SATURDAY AUG. 11 We reserve the right to limit quantities to normal family requirements. (**Where applicable.) ÉTWTOBh COMMITTEE FOR fair shopping When it comes to Sunday Shopping the real issue is Fairness. And your Right to Choose. awMBHfli FROZEN, SELECTED FLAVOURS CUT FROM CANADA GRADE "A" BEEF, EXCELLENT FOR BRAISING RICH BLEND, VIVA DECAFFEINATED, COLOMBIA Nescafe Instant Coffee 150 g - 200 g JAR Sealtest Parlour Ice Cream Blade Steak 2 LITRE CONTAINER WITH COUPON BELOW GREAT ON THE B.B.Q, WITH COUPON BELOW JANE PARKER CHUNK LIGHT IN WATER SELECTED VARIETIES Ocean's Tuna Heinz Beans or Pastas ; js ir tv 7-4 LIMIT: 3 PIES PER FAMILY PURCHASE WITH COUPON BELOW POWDERED LAUNDRY SELECTED VARIETIES ABC Detergent Clark Stews Lancia Pasta 10 LITRE BOX LIMIT: 2 BOXES PER FAMILY PURCHASE LM EKd WM HfllHP LIMIT: 4 TINS PER FAMILY PURCHASE LIMIT: 4 BAGS PER FAMILY PURCHASE PRODUCT OF ONTARIO, CANADA NO. 1, SWEET YELLOW SELECTED VARIETIES INCLUDING LIGHT Astro Yogurt 175 g CONTAINER £7 ÆŒ1 CUT FROM CANADA GRADE "A" BEEF, 6 BONE Prime Rib Roast Great Savings on PRODUCT OF ONTARIO OR U.S.A., NO. 1 Jumbo Cantaloupe EACH SHAMROCK, ALL BEEF, BARBECUE, 6 + 6 Burns Wieners 450 g PACKAGE CHAMPION® by STEVENS REDEEM STAMPS! 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