HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1976-07-08, Page 11B. ark fit trIt Rump
In the ` Throne Speeeh.
pening this Session of the
islalture, it was an..
unced that �'i he overall
estion of Highway Safety,
ide.nt- prevention.. and
etf i eatian, will be
to a Select Cam:
of the Legislature for
action of Legislative
metdations to the
ly". The Select
e of which f was
it luted, as one of the
tuetilbet was established
and it will be travelling to
various parts. of Ontario
listening to.briefs presented
by concerned citizens per-
taining to such matters as:
The regulation' tend control
of traffic through en-
forcement - stricter en-
forcement of the laws that
pertain to .. drinking driving
offences for all ages - driver
examination and licencing
standards - driver im-
pl oyeinent and rehabilitation
including the demerit point
system and traffic clinics - an
asses:nent of potential
benefits of photos on non
counterfeitable licences and
methods of implementation
and administration - an
assessment of benefits of a
,vehicle registration and title
'system - an assessment of
'benefits of Ontario's,, .motor
vehicle inspecttdh"rggram -
the transportation of children
to and from school and the
vehicles and their drivers -
the licencing of driving
schools - equipment stan-
dards -for tow trucks -
operation of multiple vehicle
combination (pup trailers) -
the benefits of the application
of a penalty against any
person who leaves keys in the
ignition lock of an unattended
motor vehicle - the most
-appropriate type of—helmet
for moped -riders - and such
other matters as may be
referred to the committee by
the Mmister of Tran-
sportation and Com-
munications.
The Committee will also
study highway safety and,
accident prevention
Measures in the United States
,and possibly in Sweden and
Ctreat Britain as. these
countries have done quite
extensive research in many
1 the areas referred to under
the terms of reference in-
dicated for 'the Select Com-
mittee. The Select Committee
s to submit an interim report
to the Assembly not later than
September 30. 1976, and a
final report not tater than
December 31, 1974.
In xdid.-June, Murray gaunt
(L Huron -Bruce) and Ed
Good (L Waterloo. North),
with two Members of the New
Pemocratic Party attended a
Parliamentaryr Symposium
commemorating the Cen-
tennial of the Quebec
National Assembly. This
Symposium was attended by
partiarnentarians from all the
Provinces of Canada, the
ruse of Commons in Ottawa
and representatives from
England, France, and the
United States. Under
discussion were two major
topics: (a) the Member of
Parliament - legislator,
mediator or ombudsman;
and (b) Parliament - the
institution and the image it
projects.
On these topics a number of
different viewpoints were
expressed, not only by foreign
parliamentarians, but also by
members representing the
various provinces. It was
generally conceded that the
role of the Member as a
legislator, while most in-
teresting, was not highly
visible to the constituent. The
point was also made by
several delegates that in
many instances, hours of
debate take place on
legislation about which the
final outcome is a foregone
conclusion.
The Government in power
brings in legislation drafted
by civil servants, which tends
to reflect the views of the
government members, and it
is the responsibility of op-
position members to im-
prove, and where necessary,
oppose such legislation. In
this respect. it was felt that
opposition members meet
with varying degrees of
success, not only in
parliaments around the
world, but also in the
legislatures here in Canada.
One of the frustrations of such
debate is that the mood of the
Minister piloting the Bill
through the legislature or
parliament ig frequently a
more important factor than
the validity of the i amend-
ments in achieving a change
in the original legislation.
At the Symposium, the
delegates from Ontario
represented the only
jurisdiction where a minority
government exists.
Obviously, the role of the
legislator is very different
and more.challenging in these
.lack Spearin and Mr. Bosworth of Clinton did all the
cooking for the 1,100 persons who were fed at the
Bluewater .Shrine Club's Fish Fry at the Bayfield Cen-
tennial last Saturday. (News Record photo) .
Ray Scotehn er' of 1'ayfteld,r eor*ltOt f the Huron Pioneer
p` Museum, hot stamps cedar shingles with' a Mayfield
Centennial symbol. The shingles, cut by Fred Mote on his
single saw, were sold to visitors. (News -Record photo)
CS -
WAS
general
agreement - a.metang the
d+ fetes that a Dau ber"$
wo as a ►edator iween
government and .cons tent,
and also as an ombudsman, 's-
ot ve* ygz eat importance.
The ability . of the public at
large to fight a way -through
g
government bureaucracy
appeared, almost universal It
was felt that pairlia.men-
tarians are progressively
being casted upon d'inre often
tO assist +,1
hitt{
and pa
the se?h"ict
disc'usslon. Amertcan
delegates referred to
Watergate and 't ther Seandais
which have been much in titte
news. Nut delegates were in
agreement With the idea that
the image of parliaments
needs to be improved. While
the actions and attitude of the
have, n
rt~eonth s
ttly telt
naiysis t:; a .
conduct
pattathentarians create ,the
irnage Ko1eeted to the public.
Some suggestions fOr im-
prov�i�ag the image of
..parliament were the inclusion
sof television and radio
coverage of debates, return to -
better Parliamentary.y
procedure -and behaviour
within the legislatyu e, and a
C. Ir
treed for greater' cont-
.unf ba:t4on between
government and the people. -
While the purpose of the
'symposium was net
necessarily. to come up wit ,
solutions to problems being
perienced by parliamen-
tarians. our delegates believe
that the discussions held in
Quebec City will almost
certainly generate a 'greater
awareness of the, respon;
sibiliti.es of elected
representatives.
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In the beginning when Peter first met Jim.
they said: We'it open a swell Ford -dealership in
Goderich together
And we'll serve the public with good cars to
' satisfy their budget and service to satisfy their
peace of mind And we'll have George as a
salesman. because he knows what the individual
car buyers want best And we'll tell the world
And the world will come to us So they did And
the world did
Soon people came in the hordes and lett in their
Fords. Some in Al used cars And George won
the Summit award for the fourth year in a row:
four times now he's been one of the top 50 Ford
Salesmen in Canada This time he was the very
top salesman in Canada' And Peter ordered
PETER
PARENT
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more great cars until 299 cars had been put un
the lot And Jim had created one of the largest
service departments in, tostri And you'd figure
they d let it go at that
But you d have figured wrong Because Peter
and Jim and George realized they had been there
for one whole year It s our first birthday said
Jim 'We must show our appreciation said -Peter
Let s give deals on wheels like we've never gat, en
before' said George And have a celebration like
we to never had before, they all said And they
did
Et‘ I,•,er (,et .n .,n the celebrations. But
t,.r.ase re•nu, mhet Each thank they do the best
!, r •h, +r r ust„rn, r. Pinter will try to outdo Jim
r d l,e•. a g.. And Jim and George, are not to be
e.a(7•on, 1hr h,(h „n s means you 11 have a totally
t•m, ..Itis the'threeof them
Hu' ra, ,, .p.r t ;)ler: t breathe a word of this to
1 rn .c t,rurgt l+,r Pete• s sake'
uiy is Our ist Birthday.
and everyone counts.
It's our first anniversary and that means something
very special to us. We've had a very successful year,
and a lot of fun making MOW friends. Owing our hap-
piness to you the people of Goderich, Clinton and the
vast. surrounding areas, our Anniversary Celebrations
are for you!
We've had a lot of great sates. But this one for the
month of July will take the cake!
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"SA LETOFR1ENDSA BR A1110),!"
This big word simply means:
ABRATION: Part of our July Celebrations:
TO FRIENDS: Available to everyone since we make
friends very easily.
SALE: Our High Stock of new & used'cars and trucks
are available at savings like you've never seen
before.
Mix it up and you get "Saletofriendsabration!"
July 9th & 10th is Bar -B -Q Time
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and Pl'Prvoin. counts!
WE ( Peter, Jim 8 George) being of sound mind and body
(George is debatable) hereby and forthwith decree July
9th and 10th Bar -B-0 Time, in recognition and ap-
preciation to you (everyone-everywb.re). Hence you
will come and have a good time on us, Whereby (or
wherein) you will bring the whole family and -or friend
and -or friends. Buy o car (if you want). Look at our
terrific stock (if you want). Say Hello (if you want). But
EAT! Olt ELSE!
!furry before the kids get it all !!!
JIM
GREEN
George Cutler - Master Chef - has yet to sign his hamburgers!
WI& -Dares
gair
� HOT DOGS
HAMBURGERS
POP & COFFEE
THIS FRIDAY
EVENING
AND
ALL DAY SATURDAY
Stop in and have a treat, just for the fun of it!
Pete & Jim are counting on you
to count yourself in !
ORGE Is Tool
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FORD MERCURY SALES LTD.
263 HURON RD. GODERICH