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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-02-22, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1989. Letters to the editor Article wrong, skaters did themselves proud Dear Sir, I am writing to comment on your article on local skaters who recently competed at the Canadian Figure There are many dangers for Maitland River THE EDITOR, This is in regards to your editorial “It all adds up’’ in the February 8 edition of The Citizen. Why just scratch the surface as to what really is going into the Maitland River. There are a lot of other dangerous substances that ultimately reach that river other than manure from farm operations. You failed to mention all the chemical fertilizers that are used in farming to increase the production of the crops. They go directly into the Maitland. This is increased greatly with the aid of the tile drainage in the fields. There are also household chemi­ cals we use everyday such as draino, saniflush, etc. These go directly into the river untreated. Sewage plants are only designed to remove human waste, nothing else. This means there is a continuous flow of dangerous chemicals flow­ ing directly into the river daily. The list of contaminants goes on. Lawn and garden sprays, salt from roads and sidewalks, acid rain, oils and other wastes from wrecking yards, and service stations, car exhaust particles such as lead, sulpher, etc. soot, human waste, insecticides, pesticides, motor boat wastes, oxide particles from corroding metals, gasoline, fuel oils, paint thinner, paint remover, paint, and seepage from garbage several Kevin Skating Championships (Feb. 15 issue of The Citizen). I found the article had inaccuracies. Although we wonder why the also consider where jrfver flows to, and dumps. Then river smells. We should the Maitland take into consideration all the other Maitland Rivers and creeks flowing to the same destination. The biggest crime of all is that in the end we must eat the fish, drink that water, and swim in that same water. We don’t eat, drink or swim in our toilets do we? I would also like to point out to the Brussels reeve and council that they should face up to the realities of the garbage recycling situation before them. They should be setting an example for everyone else. Garbage is one of the biggest problems facing us today. Recyc­ ling is basically common sense. D. Trollope Brussels. Wheeler is my brother and I do tend to be biased in my opinion of his and Michelle’s skating and am a prior coach of Peter MacDonald and Kerrie Shepherd, I am well aware of skating’s ups and downs and was present and saw the competition in Chicoutimi. Kevin and Michelle’s fourth placing at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships was far from a disappointment, this being their second year competing in the senior division, having finished fifth last year. To compete against two teams, who this past year competed in the World and Olym­ pic competitions, and Lynden John­ ston, who with partner Denise Benning competed at the Worlds and Olympics; to come within reaching distance was their goal for this season and this was accom­ plished. This was not Kevin and Mi­ chelle’s third trip to Canadians nor did Michelle fall from an overhead lift. Kevin and Michelle along with Jim Blackburn and Allison Hughes did bring home a bronze medal in the Seniors Fours event. With respect to Peter and Ker­ rie’s performance, it should be considered far from disappointing nor was it a devastating drop from their past record, as this was their first step Nationally in the Junior division. As with most competitor’s first year in a new event, their ultimate goal is to have a good impression and if at all possible, finish in the • top half. Peter and Kerrie accom­ plished their goal! No one should be disappointed with their performance or placing and anyone who is, doesn’t under­ stand the sport of figure skating nor do they wish to learn. Their MVCA approves $2.3 million budget Continued from page 1 budget include: rural beaches stra­ tegy, $43,600; extension services (roadside-windbreak tree plant­ ing), $48,000; conservation lands tax reduction program, $22,000; maple syrup demonstration, $18,300; and Experience ‘89 stu­ dent employment, $14,000. Special levies totalling $173,902 will be assessed the following municipalities: Town of Wingham, past record is excellent and this placing should be recorded one of their best results. All the abcve skaters represent­ ed their respective skating clubs and communities excellently. Of course I would be proud of them if they had had a disappointing performance or hadn’t placed in the top of their categories. By having the guts and the desire to take their sport to such excellence and by representing themselves, their families and their communi­ ties with such excellence is enough in itself. Carol Wheeler RR 5, Brussels. $22,400 for the Howson Dam project; Town of Listowel, $140,797 for Listowel conduit flood control project; Town of Goderich, $9,225 for Goderich Bluffs erosion control and groyne projects; Village of Lucknow, $750 for Nine Mile floodplain headwaters acquisition; Township of Ashfield, $465 for public information mapping and Port Albert silt removal; and Town of Palmerston, $225 for floodline mapping preview. t Conestoga seeks alumni DIESEL all 20 on THE EDITOR, Conestoga College of Applies Arts and Technology is now esta­ blishing its first formal Alumni Association, to welcome back to the Conestoga College Community of our graduates of the past years. We are seeking information any and ali graduates. Graduates are asked to contact the Alumni Office to update their address. If you know the whereabouts of other graduates, please pass the world along to them. Please write to: Alumni Officer Conestoga College 299 Doon Valley Drive KITCHENER, Ontario N2G 4M4 Or you may telephone (519) 748- 5220, Ext. 463. Mary Wright Alumni Officer Conestoga College Actors remember Festival beginning Continued from page 5 mother and I run “The Basket Tailors’’ on Davisville Avenue and we make gifts and special baskets for all occasions. For many years I was an agent with a number of talent agencies but I still do voice overs for commercials and indus­ trial films. My dear friends are still Angie Gei, Alfie Humphries. Ron Barry, Brendan McKane and Shar­ on Noble, who are from the early Blyth Festival days. When my son Daniel gets a little older, I hope to resume my acting career, but right now I’m very happy watching him grow and learning to run a new business. I wish the theatre every success in its next 15 years. Please give my regards to the people of Blyth, expecially, Betty Battye. Highway 86 Just East of Wingham at Brussels County Rd. 12 DELICIOUS HOME COOKED MEALS AND DAILY SPECIALS FEATURING Y-RITE GASOLINES FUELS s' —-x/ MasterCard)