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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-12-05, Page 35 (2)Hopeful thinking By JACK RIDDELL MPP Huron- Middlesex The Minister of the Environment, Harry Parrott, has defended the practice of setting pollution standards based on "hopeful thinking" rather than realistic possibilities, maintaining that many Dashwood Hydro Customers Due to an increase in the cost of bulk power the following rates will become effective on all power used on and after Jan. 1, 1980. RESIDENTIAL CLASS Minimum Bill, KWH-First Block KWH-Second Block KWH-Rolance Block GENERAL CLASS KW Balonce Block KWH-Minimum Bills KWH-First Block KWH-Second Block KWH-Third Block KWH Balance Block 3.50 50 6.60 200 3.30 3.05 2.30 3.50 50 6.60 200 3.5C 9750 3.40 2.25 Dashwood Hydro Commission • • • control orders were imposed in the hope of several things - "one being that better technology would be developed." He acknowledged that sometimes the hoped-for techniques were not quickly available and less stringent standards were then or- dered, and said "I don't think that's all that bad... - better we should set a high level and hope to stimulate them to do something...I don't apologize for setting high goals." On the other hand, Liberal Leader Stuart Smith accused the Minister of weakening the Ministry's credibility by setting meaningless en- vironmental standards, then packing down. He asked the Minister to explain why an Abitibi paper company mill was originally ordered to limit pollution to 50 mg. per litre of waste dumped into the Sturgeon River, then told it could meet a standard of 190 mg. per litre. The Minister responded "Fifty milligrams was a number that was put there". "We asked the Ontario Research Foundation to tell the public whether it was passible to live up to that order...lt wasn't." Eddie Sargeant (Liberal MPP, Owen Sound) has re- introduced his Private Member's Bill on electricity rates. This Bill incorporates the "Lifeline" idea (as it's known in jurisdictions where it's now in use), which provides a low, fixed-price for the amount of electricity used by each household. Beyond that basic amount, the rates per kilowatt hour move progressively higher. In other words, the more you use, the more you pay. It is to be hoped that this Bill will receive approval, particularly if the current Ministry review of hydro rates does not support such a change in provincial rate structure. The Provincial Govern- ment has created a separate race relations division within the Human Rights Com- mission to combat racial bias and discrimination in Ontario. 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The government has also established a special cabinet committee on racism, comprising the Attorney - General, the Minister of Education and the Minister of Culture and Recreation. In this connection, the new Solicitor -General's Task Force on racial and ethnic implications of police hiring, training and promotion won't arrive at any "Mickey Mouse package deal" solutions when it reports in June, according to its chairman, Reva Gerstein, a Toronto psychologist. She stated that many people think police officers can be cured of prejudice through audio-visual aids and other devices. Her ap- proach is to try to make individuals understand the roots of their own prejudices and deal with them. She said that police, like people in general, "are entitled to their prejudices -it's how they handle them that's important". "Police are not social workers," she said. They're doing a very tough job..you have to work on the premise that the more understanding and knowledge people have the less likely it is that their blood pressure will rise." The Provincial Govern- ment has earmarked E1 million to buy land on the Niagara Escarpment this year and there will be more money allocated next year, according to Premier Davis, who said the government has other spending priorities. such as the new hospital for Mississauga and an addition to Peel Memorial Hospital in Brampton. "Our task is to sort out the priorities and I think it's fair to state that we cannot afford all of these things at the same time". The Niagara Escarpment Commission recently issued a report asking the government to spend $25 million to buy nearly 30,000 acres of escarpment land during the next five years. The Com- mission has recommended the creation of 116 -park system along the escarp- ment. More than 200 jail guards and their supporters demonstrated on the steps of the Legislature this week to dramatize their demand for a separate collective bargaining unit within the Ontario Public Service Employees Union. Organizers had asked the Chairman of the Management Board. responsible for ad- ministering the Crown Employees Collective Bargaining Act, to address the demonstration, but no government representative appeared. Jail guards were members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees before the Act's passage. Since their assignment to the health care category of the OPSEU. their wage levels have slipped badly. A guard earns 516,000 a year. compared with 521.800 for a Metro police constable who.- they hoathey argue. does comparable work. Legislation to prohibit discrimination against physically handicapped and mentally retarded people in housing. employment and in public places such as restaurants has been in- troduced. This will be en- forced by the Ontario Human Rights Commission. Fines of up to 510,000 are proposed. The Minister of Labour said the bill would protect the physically disabled. including epileptics, the mentally retarded and others with learning disabilities. and people with a past history of mental illness from discrimination. THE BEST FOR LESS! Why Pay More? BY INGUS ADMIRAL EUREKA EL ECTROHOME Service To All Makes • Compare Our Prices Before You Buy r L'k 1 cin FURNITURE & APPLIANCE ZURICH 736 4075 TURTLE IN PARADE — The Ailsa Craig Lions club turtle is becoming quite famous as it appears in parades throughout the district. Above it crawls along the Exeter Santo Claus parade route T -A photo Women at Staffa enjoy talent sale By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN The November meeting of the Marion Ritchie Evening Auxiliary was held in the Cromarty Church basement. November 20 Mrs Ivan Norris presided and opened with a poem on Burdens. followed by a Hynin Mrs Lloyd Miller had the scripture. reading from Psalm 25 Mrs. Norris led in prayer Mrs Eldon Allen. had the topic reading a interesting article on "How To Live With four Nerves". Roll call was answered by 11 members and one visitor with a verse on Guidance. Secretary Mrs. Carter Kerslake read the minutes and correspondence and Mrs Lorne Elliott gave the treasurers report. saying that the Auxiliary had a successful year_ Mrs. Lloyd Miller recorded the cards and visits_ Vice-president Mrs. Alec Miller presided for the business when members were asked to serve a lunch at the church Saturday even- ing. December 1. Mrs. Lorne Elliott and Mrs. .John Templeman were named the committee in charge. A letter of thanks for the November birthday party was read from the Ritz Villa in Mitchell. Mrs. Gordon Scott will host the December 11 meeting A life membershi r was presented to Mrs. John Miller. a former member by Mrs. John Templeman and Mrs. Carter Kerslake. Mrs. Kerslake read a poem en- titled. "How Do We Know". Following the meeting a very successful talent sale was held. Over $70 being realized for the Auxiliary 4-H Achievement Achievement Night for the 9 H Homemaking Club pro- ject "Needlepoint" was held Thursday evening at upper Thames Elementary School in Mitchell with 11 clubs par- ticipating. Staffa # 1 presented a skit. More About Stitches.' with all members participating. Their leaders are Mrs. Spencer Jeffery' and Mrs. George Vivian. Staffa # 2 presented a demonstration "Lets Bargello" with alt members participating. Their leaders are Mrs Charles Douglas and Mrs John Renne. Personals Mr and Mrs Doug Kilpatrick. Edmonton. Mr and Mrs Ken Laidlaw. Atwood and Mary .Jane Templeman. were guests of Mr. and Mrs Gordon Par- sons and family,. 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