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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1975-03-27, Page 3(By Susan White), PRE VALUES AT SHINEN'S To the Editor (Continued from Page 2) documented evidence. 1. While the proposed nuclear expansion programme may appear to be politically, expedient for Ontario, a higher quality of life can be maintained in this province and it Canada as a whole without rssortipg. to this source of:energy. e Government,of Ontario has never been given a mandate by the public to proceed, with this programme involving it does such long term and far reaching consequences, and which can so se riously impair all forms of life in the near and distant future. 3. The major cut-backs in the proposed nuclear , expansion programme in the United States of America result from a growing awareness by the people of that country of the hazards they are being asked to acceptand their refusal to tolerate them. The essential theme of this resentment is not technology, but the proliferation of radio-active poisons and the threat of major releases - a threat common to all types of reactors. It is a fact that only as a result of action by CANTDU and similar organizations that the proponents. of ' nuclear energy here in Ontario are beginning to admit in' public, the existence of any hazards whatsoever.' 4. If all the costs of nuclear generated energy are h °nest!), accounted for, it can be established that this source of energy is much more expensive than energy derived from alternative sources. 5. The proposal to continue dumping vast amount of heat into the Great Lakes System until such times as it may be ' established that 'thermal discharges are damaging to the aquatic' ecology' is contrary to all the principles of environmental protection. The fact that over 75% of the heat generated in the CANDU reactor has to be dumped as wasted energy tells us much concerning the real efficiency of the CANDU system. 6. The proponents of nuclear energy have made a practice of quoting eminent scientists who support their programme. Investigations reveal that these scientists are directly or indirectly financially involved in the multi-million dollar nuclear programme. No reference is made to the * many other eminent scientist who have condemned the nuclear programme, or those whose conscience has forced them to resign from renumerative positions of responsibility. CANTDU strongly opposes the philosophy that an understanding of nuclear reactors and the hazards related to them is beyond the grasp of the average citizen, and thus decisions concerning safety and haiards must be left to the opinions of the experts. 7. In the event of war, civil un-rest, or natural disaster, CANTDU believes that communities within a hundred miles of a nuclear complex such as at Pickering or Bruce, will be exposed to unacceptable dangers° The significant pollutionpof our Great Lakes system by radio active materials, no matter how remote the risk, we consider to be also unacceptable. The transportation of radio active masterials,on public road or railway systems etc. is another hazard with a potential for profolind and long-term consequences. The primary concern f CANTDU is that the public should have access to not only• the arguments which may favour the proposed expansion o nuclear generated electricity, but be m e aware of the very real hazards and available alternative solutions. We fe that this • must be accomplished before large scale investments of public money create an irreversible situation. CANTDU requests • the Provincial Government and Ontario Hydro to make available to our committee a portion of the ublic money, presently being spent to rornote their concept of the nuclear expansion programme,,,ig order that our arguments, and the facts'supporting them, can be put before the general public of this province. CANTDU has no political affiliations, and no direct or indirect financial involvement in energy matters. If this challenge-is ignored or rejected, CANTDU will continue to gain support, for history shows, as was the case in the.recent attempt to conceal serious defects in the Pickering reactor, the public ultimately learns the whole truth. Copies of this statement have been mailed to The Hon.Dennis R.Timbrell Minister af Fnergy. Robert B, Taylor, Chairman, Ontario Hydro. Donald S. McKee POSIT014, MARCK,27 975 ' There Is a thoughtful letter to the editor in the Expositor this week from a reader who objects to our practise of printing the Seaforth 'Court news once a month. While the writer makes some good points, we still think that printing the court news is ' best for the community as a whole.. County Court Judge F.G. A Carter is of the same opinion. Judge. Carter said in Goderich recently that he felt the lack of publicity surrounding the trials of people convicted in the' county town's courts was a factor in the increasing juvenile delinquency and crime in Goderich. "The whole process is a moekery if the public is not made aware of the outcome of. trials", # he said and added that sentences lose their deterrent effect if the public is unaware of them. Especially in' the case of offenses by young people the judge said publicity and "the printing of the family name in the paper" will have a good effect and may result in parents better disciplining their children. The Goderich newspaper does not currently cover their courts and this has led to a bit of dodging that we feel is unfair. Local residents are in some cases allowed to have their court cases shifted to Goderich, primarily so that their names do not appear in the newspaper. We suggest that this practise is unfair to those who do appear in court in Seaforth and if found guilty, have their name appear in the court report. If our judges are sincere about the deterrent effect of having court results in the paper, they hopefully will take steps to see that all those who •are first scheduIed to appear in a Seaforth or area court, have their trials take fake where they originated,. ty):- open ,THURS:'.27fh 400#1 • CLOSED 'poop . FRI 6' Stratford and ListoWel as an example of how citizens can be well served without there being a court session in each torn. " Seaforth's town council sent a letter protesting the 'possibility of court here being discontinued and' many citizens would,probably join, in that protest. Police Chief John Cairns says he would not like to 'see the court moved to Goderich because it would tie his men up there when they had to serve as witnesses. The chief disputes the clap that the wheels of justice Would turn more quickly if Seaforth and area cases were heard in Goderich and said it would mean more overtime work for his officers. The chief peinted out that having court in Goderich would be extremely inconvenient for people from the far eastern part of the county, around Dublin and St. Columban who -now have to travel only 'as far as Seaforth for any court appearances. Chief Cairns said too that he -would • be afraid that Seaforth lbsing its court session might just be the beginning of what could become a wholesale transfer ,,of services out' of town." First the court would go, then the hoipital; then maybe the high school", he said. The chief said that he could see a better case for cancelling Clinton's court than Seaforth's. Seaforth has better facilities in which to hold court than Clinton has, he said, Clinton people could then go to Goderich or Seaforth and people east of Seaforth could continue to, come here instead of driving more than 30 miles to Goderich. Seaforth lawyer Ken Devereaux echoed most of Chief Cairns' concerns and said that he was afraid that the loss of our ..,court could be the start of deterioration in the' town and other services it offers. Mr. Devereaux said we h ave to consider the cost of sending the police up to court in Goderich. rumoured recently, provincial "Unless we stick up for the court is shifted from Seaforth community we live in, it will permanently. Feelers have gone erode", he said. out -to local officials about the It's a problem. One side says , possibility of discontinuing the costs will go down and efficiency court .here and reactions to the up once the small courts are possibility have been as might be closed and more cases can be expected, unfavourable. handled in the more frequent There are provincial court Goderich courts. The other side sessions at least once every disputes all of this and would like month' in the five county towns, to see things left as they are one Goderich, Clinton, Exeter and court a month here to serve Wingham, as well as here and Seaforth and area. part of the problem appears to be There has been a provincial that the judge and crown attorney court in Seaforth since the 1930's are overworked. and whether we are being paro- Those who are in favour of. chial or not, its hard not to see the cutting down the places where loss of the court as a part of a court is held (Clinton's court may centralization process that has to .get the axe too) cite Perth County be seen as a threat to all small where courts are held• only in towns. * * * * * * All our talk and worrying about court reporting may become merely academic if, as has been THERE HE IS!- The audience got• into the act at the Holiday Happenings puppet show last week. One of the puppet characters was lurking behind another puppet who didn't know he was there. The kids in thg audience knew though and shouted out "There he is" "behind you" as a warning. The puppet show, with its fairy like dramas will be repeated at the library Saturday for children from three to six. (Staff Photo) Remeniber when coffee was fresh ? (By Mabel Turnbull) , Do_ you remember the rich aroma of freshly ground coffee beans which greeted one when they entered Smith's Grocery Store. There was no coffee break in those days. * * ** * * I will remember one day whep father came home and said Billie Somerville, Express agent, had the nicest y oung man working for him from Cromarty. He was none other than Malcolm MacKellar who took over the agency and held it for over fifty years. Al - A2's (average weight 125 lb.) Price includes' cutting, wrapping and freezing , LEAN GROUND CHUCK FRONTS OF 8 COOKED HAM Store Sliced Fresh Ground 67: .59 lb. lb. The Seaforth Public Library is hosting an Easter Program on Saturday March 29 from 1;30 to 2;30. • It- is for children 8 and under and Avill feature a Puppet Show and stories. * * * * * * The Happy Citizen's Group of Seaforth will meet for euchre games on Thursday, April 3 at 2 p.m. in the Canadian Legion Hall in Seaforth. Visitors are welcome. Ladies please bring lunch. You're Invited 9.95 -15.95 SLACKS 10,95 and up Solids and Patterns, Sizes 848 FULL ASSORTMEN IN BAGS, SLEEPWEAR, GLOVES, SWEATERS, BEDDING ETC. SPECIAL in IBEX BLANKETS 70x90. 80x100 • 6.95• 8;50 PANT SUITS . Polyester pant suits in spring pastels 29.95 - 34.95 BLOUSES and PANT TOPS Long and Short Sleeves. Men's DRESS TROUSERS 15.95 - 32.95 In polyester and wools, sizes 30.52. MEN'S PERMA-PRESS COTTON ' PYJAMAS -- 7.95 All sizes CHOOSE NOW - SPRING WORK CLOTHING - JEANS, COVERALLS, OVERALLS, WORK SHIRTS AT REASONABLE PRICES. 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