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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-08-12, Page 541111.1111111111111111111 Opinion overnrnents stilling on AIDS issue Dear Editor: The governments of the United States and Canada have been successful in ignor- ing UFO's or flying saucers, which mean the same thing, hoping that they would go away. The numerous citizens in Canada and the U.S. have proved that such a phenomena actually exists. It seems that the same governments aro- using the same strategy in regards to the AIDS virus. I sincerely believe that within a ten year period of time, or maybe before then, that both . the American and Cana- dian governments will have to intervene. One of the best incentives would be the practise of morality and monogamous relationships. Programs on television that promote this way of life, should be given special priority. As of now, there is no known cure for AIDS. In parts of our country, such as B.C., it is on the verge ofreachng epedemic proportions. There is an old say- ing which informs us that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I believe that this saying could be very well applied to the AIDS virus, and I also think that some kind of guarantee should be practised in regard to individuals who have this disease. Because of its nature, the cost to the government is going to be phenomenal. If the spread of this virus is not checked, it will surpass the amount of money that is paid in old age pensions. Any government that would give this problem special priority, would have my vote, and many other votes. Sincerely, N. J. Minaker Experiencing ridiculous government guidelines Dear Editor: The following is an open letter to Ontario Premier David Peterson. I have recently had the privilege of ex- periencing the ridiculous nature of govern- ment guidliges first hand. This spring, f put in a second entrance to my property for the purpose of obtaining more suitable access to my field in which I grow crops annually. In the past, I have been --obliged- to-drive-heaav --fafm equip- ment across my front lawn i der to reach the field. Of course age has resulted to my front lawn during ,wet seasons. After application and numerous discussions with the Ministry of Transpor- tation, I was eventualy ordered to remove this entrance because I did not have 1,200 feet of highway frontage, which their guidelines require. 1 have 900 feet. In hope of keeping my entrance, I decid- LETTERS ed to remove an old grassed -over entrance in another part of my lawn (not presently used as an entrance) and make application . for a relocated entrance. hlaw=it is quite ob&tnus_.that this old en- trance was indeed an entrance as it con- tains a 21 -foot culvert. The Ministry of Transportation, however, decided it was only a 21 -foot "walkway," not an entrance at all and my application was again refused. I then proceeded to contact my MPP's office as well as your office in hope of some aid in this situation. Both offices simplyw washed their hands of the situation. I now plead directly to you. Fist of all, if a guideline is merely a rule of thumb, why does the Ministry of Transportation feel it is necessary to adhere to it so strictly in my case? I feel I certainly have just cause for wanting a second entrance in order to prevent the unnecessary damage to my lawn each year. Secondly, could you please ask your Minister of Transportation what he feels a 21 -foot culvert covered in earth and bridg- ing the ditch betweeen a highway and so- meone's property should actually be called? Finally, I find it difficult to believe, in this dayand age and free land, I am not allowed reasonable access to my own property. I hope you can look into this matter im- mediately. Thank you. An upset landowner Air force personnel hold annual reunion Dear Editor; For the past 41 years, Canadian air force personnel who were stationed at No. 6 SFTS during the war have gathered in Dunnville to celebrate their station reunion. 1987 marks their 42nd get together which takes place September 18, 19 and 20. The weekend kicks off with a mood adjust- ment hour and the mayor's reception on Fri- day evening and a golf tournament Satur- day morning followed by a parade, memorial service and a banquet. Raymond Z. Munro, O.C., wartime spit- fire pilot, balloonist, parachutist, reporter and author of renown, from Oakville, will be our guest of"honor. He will take the salute. and inspect the air cadets.and veterans at the memorial service on September 19. The service is in memory of the 47 Com- monwealth, American. and Canadian per- sonnel who made the supreme sacrifice at Dunnville from 1940 to 1944. The parade will be led by the pipes and • drums of Branch 142 Royal Canadian Legion and the,memorial service will be preceded by a formation fly-past of Harvard aircraft led by Norm Beckham of the Can. Harvard Aircraft Assoc. of Woodstock. A banquet will follow at the legion auditorium at which time Mr. Munro will be the speaker and will bring a wealth of his many experiences. The weekend winds down on Sunday mor- ning with an outdoor flapper and banger breakfast at the Riverview Motel. All veterans and all ranks of No. 6 and their spouses are invited! If not on the mail- ing list, let us know. Frank Scholfield Adjutant -General 646 Alder St. West Dunnville, Ont. N1A 1S5 (416) 774-5480 Paint fumes upset local senior citizens Dear Editor: Why? Why do people have to suffer needlessly, especially senior citizens having their apartments painted with paint that is so strocg one 'cannot sleep in sltch a place for twoor three weeks? The fumes from this paint tainted all the. dairy products, ' milk, eggs, butter, cookies, etc. in .the refrigerator and they had to be thrown out. This 'has happened at 85 West Street apartments, Goderich. MAny i>f . us were quite stet{. The blind Viepl&eaffieted a great•. dea14 .also. rt'hose- with heart problems. This happened in January. Why? With paint on the market that does not cause this problem, surely something can be done to stop this devastating detriment! More apartments are to be done with this paint in September at the seniors apartment building, 85 West Street. 4r.4""' A concerned resident 85 West Street, Goderich. Tiger Dunlop Days a whirlwind weekend Dear Editor: • What a whirlwind of a weekend the town of Goderich provided to its citizens during Tiger, Dunlop Days! • My family had a wonderful time decorating bicycles and wagons, dressing up in costumes, • par- ticipating in games, going on a wagon and tug boat ride, attending a baby con- test,.and so on. May I offer my warm congratulations to the committee of Tiger Dunlop Days and to the many people who, made this celebra- tion such a success. The girls from the Tourist Information and Rec Board were great. My only disappointment in the whole weekend was the lack of participation from the community itself. There laid at everyone's feet were three great days of fun at no cost to your pocket book. The only necessary objects your time and yourself. Where was everyone? This event was well publicized! I only hope next year we see a far better turn out and a lot more people will ex- perience a great weekend. Judy Marshall and Family Local chief explains police costing Dear Editor: The Editorial of last week referred to policing costs for the Goderich Police Force. The 1987 Budget which includes Goderich's share of the Police Com- munications Budget, is $617,413. However, this is NOT the cost to the taxpayers of Goderich,jThe Provincial government per household grant of $50 for policing must be. taken into account. Also, the revenues generated by the police have to be con- sidered. These are claims for escorts (other than for Young Offenders), execu- tion of warrants, By -Law fines/tickets ( issued by police, not the By -Law Officer), certain court fines, sale of shoulder flashes, police reports (mainly to in- surance agencies or lawyers). In preparing the Police Budget I estimated our Household Grant at $147,600 We're closed For Nolidays August 345 Sorry for the inconvenience HUTCHINSON APPLIANCE SERVICE 308 Huron Rd., Goderich 524-7831 524-8732 and Revenues at $19,950 for a total of 1164,550. This total does NOT come from Goderich taxes, therefore should not be us- ed in judging police costs. Then, one must take into account the estimated Revenues of our Communications System (answer- ing of the Goderich Fire Phone and Amplitrol Alarms). For 1987 the figure is $4050 (of which Goderich's share is 37.93 percent, or $1536). When we deduct Goderich's Household Grant, Police Revenues and our share of the Communications Revenues - a total of $166,036 - we see that the "Budget" of $617,413 actually is reduced to $451,377. THIS, is the cost of policing in Goderich'in- sofar as the town taxpayers are concerned. Police costs for Goderich are lower than average both for Forces of our size, and larger. According to the Ministry of the Solicitor General's 1985/86 Report (latest GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1987—PAGE 5 OUR MISTAKE in the Bobby Lawn Spray insect Control' advertisements published July 22, July 29 and August 4 a copy error was inadvertently made by the advertising department of the Goderich Signal -Star. THE INCORRECT COPY READS: $35.00 net 'average, lawn' 4000 sq. ft. of treated lawn. $4.00 per 100 ft. thereafter. THE CORRECT COPY SHOULD HAVE READ: $35.00 net 'average lawn' 4000 sq. ft. of treated lawn. $4.00 per 1000 ft. thereafter. We apologize for any mis- understanding or inconvenience this error may have caused Bobby Lawn Spray and their valued customers. THE GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR available) out of • 126 police forces, Goderich ranked 19TH FROM THE BOT- TOM in Police Capita Costs. In the five communities with population 6500-8000 we ranked lowest in costs, some $5.04 below our next lowest competitor. Of the five Police Forces in Huron Coun- ty we rank lowest in police costs, with our nearest contender being some. $13.08 above us. Yours truly - and the present and past Board of Commissioners of Police over the years - have consistently strived to keep policing costs to a reasonable level. Statistics show that we have achieved this. This letter serves only to keep the record straight insofar as POLICE COSTS in Goderich are concerned. Yours truly, Patrick D. 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