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The Citizen, 1992-10-21, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1992. Planners make it work Chris Lee (right) of L. H. Resource Management of Walton chats with Jack Pos, designer of the composter system for the village of Hensail which was unveiled Friday near Hensail. Hundreds of people turned out to see the high-tech answer to the large amount of compostable waste generated each year by the three major elevators in the town. L.H. Resources not only built the composter, but will manage the operation for the first year. Blood donor clinic Thurs. Letters THE EDITOR, The replies to the DIAMONDS' transportation survey are rolling in at a great rate. So far it looks like 30 per cent of the respondents would be eligible to use a specialized transportation service. Taxpayers in Huron County should realize that our tax dollars are being used to provide this type of transportation in 195 other municipalities in Ontario. In our opinion, if we all worked together and pooled our resources, a quality transportation system could be set up in south Huron which would provide service to all who meet the criteria. People still have time to send in their surveys. If you have any questions or you need another form, call 482-5666 or 1-800-265- 0535. Ron Airdrie, Chairperson DIAMONDS Transportation Committee. THE EDITOR, Ontario Hydro is presently facing a host of problems, not the least of which is its staggering $36 billion debt. This year there is a 12 per cent rate increase. Last year it was over 15 per cent, and next year it will be eight per cent. The main reason for these rate increases is nuclear power. Nuclear reactors are expensive to build and operate. Despite these problems, Ontario Hydro is proposing to rebuild the four reactors at the Bruce “A” Nuclear Generating Station on the shore of Lake Huron. Hydro claims this will cost about $3 billion, but environmental groups believe this is underestimated, and that it could mount to $5 billion. Ontario Hydro is proposing to cut back on conservation, and freeze new power from alternative sources. Instead of using these cheaper, cleaner alternatives, Ontario Hydro continues to rely on nuclear power. Phasing out nuclear power is not just a question of money. As Ontario Hydro's reactors grow older, they also become more dangerous. There have already been serious accidents that could have led to a meltdown. The risk of a nuclear disaster increases daily. A safe and sustainable energy future for Ontario does not include nuclear power. Ontario Hydro should not rebuild the Bruce “A” Nuclear Generating Station. Permanent workers at the station should be offered retraining, alternate jobs and transfers within Hydro. David H. Martin Nuclear Awareness Project. THE EDITOR, As our Constitutional Referen­ dum date is now at hand, please consider the following: Take a personal stock of Canada as it exists today. Consider its assets and liabilities, and the quality of our present Constitution - the document that has bound our nation together for the past 125 years. Create your own scoreboard on national unity. List various pieces of legislation that have been instituted in the past for the purpose of unifying and strengthening our country. Score them as successful or divisive. Evaluate the Charlotte­ town agreement. Will the proposed amendments result in a constitution that supports the unity of all Canadians or one that discriminates and divides? Are our leaders able to make the same endorsing speech in all 10 provinces without alienating any region or ethnic group? Will any unity - building errors be as repairable in the future as in the past? This is your opportunity as an individual to scrutinize, apply common sense and then speak by ballot. Your message will reflect what you consider to be a sound, binding foundation for the Canada of today, and for the Canada that we will leave to future generations. Vote with pride and with confidence. The purpose of the referendum mechanism (a tool of democracy) is to allow the government of the day to solicit and respect your informed decision. A decision based on data and principle, not emotion. All Canadians, both present and future, will respect your decision, be it no or yes! Again, in conclusion, remember that it is an iron law of politics that those who choose not to involve themselves in the politics of their country are destined to be governed by those who do. Please cast an “informed ballot”. Len Lobb Huron-Bruce Riding Association Reform Party of Canada. THE EDITOR, On Oct. 26, everyone must answer a very important question: “Do you agree that the Constitution of Canada should be renewed on the basis of the agreement reached on Aug. 28, 1992?” Individually, Canadians are being asked to decide how they feel about their country. Together, they are being asked to decide its future as a nation. Over the past two years, all levels of government have been consulting Canadians about their views on the Constitution. In the Canada Round of constitutional talks, people from all walks of life were asked what they wanted their Constitution to reflect. In fact, the agreement reached in August is the result of the most extensive process of consultation ever held by a Canadian government. That process included the Citizen's Forum on Canada's Future, in which some 400,000 people took part, and six national policy conferences. Hundreds of other people and groups took part in the committee hearings and task forces in the provinces and territories. And thousands more wrote letters to their governments. Federal, provincial and territorial leaders, along with the national Aboriginal leadership, have met regularly since last March and kept Canadians informed every step of the way. The Honourable John Turner said in the House of Commons on Sept. 10, “...It happens to be the document (Charlottetown Consensus) result­ ing from hours and days and months of strenuous negotiations finally culminating with our democratically elected leaders from every part of the country agreeing on this consensus. For that reason it deserves our support.” The agreement they reached at Charlottetown is good for Canada. It is fair and reasonable for all provinces and for all regions. Every part of the country will benefit if it is approved as the basis for renewing our Constitution. The agreement will help keep us united and strong. It will let us put our problems with the Constitution behind us, so we can focus all our attention on building a brighter future for our young people. In short, a favourable conclusion to the referendum, will give us the political and economic stability we need to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Murray Cardiff M.P. Huron-Bruce. A WINDOW OF 35% OFF Vertical Pleated Blinds In-stock Roller Shades at greatly reduced prices Free in-home measurement OPPORTUNITY SS'to't&'nA DECOR-CENTRE m 33 West St. The month of October is Conservation Authority Month at blood donor clinics throughout Southwestern Ontario. Directors and staff of the Authorities not only will be donating their blood, they will be encouraging anyone interested in supporting the Red Cross to come out to the Clinic to be held in Listowel on October 22. The clinic VOTING CITIZENS By promoting and living according to our principles we will encourage living in a harmonious environment and get to appreciate our heritage. 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Insurance Brokers, Owen Sound 376-1774 & Goderich will be held at Parkview Garden Centre, 575 Elizabeth St., from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 .p.m. If you want to support your local Conservation Authority in its quest to ‘fill the bank’ for the Red Cross, simply come down to a clinic and tell one of the staff you want to register your unit for the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. Slade Insurance Brokers Inc., Kincardine 396-9513 Laurie Campbell, Brussels 887-9051 Kenneth MacLean, Paisley 368-7537 McMaster Siemon Insurance Brokers Inc., Mitchell 348-9150 John Nixon, Brussels 887-9417 524-7117