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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-07-13, Page 25d Barry Bogie helps Ellen Fulford of Goderich into his antique car for a ride back to town from Saltford Valley Hall last Wednesday after the 29th annual Octogenarian and Senior Citizens' picnic. The picnic is sponsored by the Goderich Kinsmen and Kinette-Clubs. About 110 seniors were entertained' and given lunch. Several were then given a ride back to town in antique cars. One lady said she, drive one of the'antique cars better than "one!' of those new ones". (Photo by Joanne Walters) est Wawanosh Council meets THE GODERICH SIGNAL-S"TAR,7HURS'DA'3 , a1978 ',A,e 9,6 Pass fire protection b o w A bylaw to authorize Me formation of a par- tnership with Lucknow, Ashfield and Kinloss for tenders for pit run gravel, council passed a motion that the Township of West Wawanoshaccept the fire protection and to--- xl P"° .f.- DD--a-.-K-err provide--for-the--costs of Limited, Wingham 'for purchasing a new fire loading and hauling truck and a capital in- approximately. 16,000 terest in the equipment cubic yards of pit run now owned by the i,gr-avel to" sideroad 18-19, concession 9 - 10 at 39 cents per cubic yard subject to the approval boy the Ministry of Tran- sportation and Com munications. The township clerk, Joan Armstrong, was Lucknow Fire Depart- ment, was giVVn a third reading ,and finally passed at the July session of West Wawanosh Township Council held on July 4. After considering three Area man dies John Wilson Armstrong one sister and three died in Victoria Hospital, brothers. London on Tuesday, July A funeral service was 4 in his 80th year. held at, the Westlake He is survived by one 'Funeral Home in Zurich brgher, Robert Arm- on Friday, July 7 at 2 strong of Hensall and p.m. The Reverend A. three sisters, Mrs. Taylor officiated. Marjorie. Rebecca Boyce Interment was in the of Goderich, Mrs. Rosia Bayfield Cemetery. Agnes Collins of Hensall Pallbearers were John and Mrs. Frank (Maggie Brian, Elgin Boyce, Jack May) Boyce of RR1 Collins, Jimmy Boyce, (arna. Clayton Boyce and Ken He was predeceased by Boyce. Auto workers can't -sue Riddell A committee of the Ontario -legislature found the United Auto Workers guilty of havipg breached the privilege of the MPP for Huron - Middlesex - a decision some legal experts warn has far-reaching con- sequences for the rights of citizens and MPPs. The decision, on a 4-to-3 vote, went against the advice of the committee's lawyer -who concluded the ( union hadn't violated the parliamentary privilege of Jack Riddell. The committee also voated to recommend that the legislature take no action against the UAW over the breach. The ' • all -party procedural affairs committee further recommended the ministry of the attorney - general review legislation covering MPPs' privilege so the committee can address the issue again the the fall. The .complaint of breach of privilege by Riddell was made last March after the UAW initiated legal action against the Liberal MPP over remarks made in connection with the controversial strike at the Fleck Manufacturing plant in Huron Park. The legal action in: M, ,_ �ualved ,a< pock _of, nt to sue under the Libel and Slander Act and an ap- plication to the Ontario Labor Relations Board for consent to prosecute under the Labor Relations Act. The UAW libel and slander action is in connection with remarks made outside the legislative chamber. There is another privilege - not involved in the Riddell case - which protects MPPs from being sued for comments in the house itself or in its committees. The committee found that Riddell's privilege under section 38 of, the Legislative Assembly Act had been breached. That section says an MPP isn't liable to arrest, detention Terry Crowley GODER1'C14 511-9075 ropri i.nttnii London Life or molestation for any cause or matter of ..a civil nature during a session of the legislature or 20 days before or after. UAW lawyer Lennox MacLean said in an in- terview he was "astounded" by the outcome and said "the ramifications are really extraordinary." . The Toronto lawyer said the • committee's finding would appear to "seriously jeopardize the rights of members of the public to bring civil ac- tions against their MP - Ps." He said the prohibition period during which civil action cannot be taken would leave- only a few weeks a year -in which a citizen could seek' legal redress. MacLean said he would have to advise his clients to comply with the decision, , which would mean the writ in the libel and slander suit, recently° issued in the Ontario Supreme Court, couldn't be served until next January. That is because the house is only in .recess and the current session of parliament won't end until late this year: MacLean said the committees in- terpretation of the law would mean:that in cases where "immediate redress'`` .i,s .sought in the courts - such as an ap- plication for support or child custody from am MPP - the ordinary citizen would be forced to postpone the exercise of his or her normal rights of civil action. In cases where there is a limitation period during which a citizen Must take legal action orforego his right (such as in a libel and slander suit), a citizen would be deprived of 'his rights altogether by the period of MPP im- munity against civil action, he said. James Bullbrook of Sarnia, lawyer for Riddell, said a review of the statutes was something Riddell had requested. Bullbrook told the committee las.t week that if its interpretation of the law was such that the rights of ordinary citizens would :be•abrogated,then the MPPs should recommend a change in the law. - "One advantage to the whole sorry . mess emanating from the Fleck strike is it' has brought to -the legislature's attention the need to contemporize some of its rules," Bullbrook.sa id. He said The committee decision "doesn't nec' "ss"drily ti mean' anything to -the two ac- tions (brought by the UAW)." He said "the courts aren't necessarily bound by the decision of the committee.'' The vote of the com- mittee didn't break en- tirely down party lines. Conservative member Norm Sterling (Carleton - Grenville) voted vvittl NDP members Donald MacDonald (York South) and Tony Grande (Oak- wood) against the majority. Voting, in favor of the Liberal motion that there was .a. breach were Michael 'Bolan (L - Nipissing), Ray Hagerty (L - Erie) and two/Con- servative ex -cabinet ministers James/Taylor (Prince EdwardzLennox), and Margaret. Scrivener (St. David). CUSTOM MADE JEWELLERY ACT COSW .moi; a,Cd ra c i 11 s 51' ST. DAVIL ST., GODERICH, ONT. 524-9972 R.K. PECK APPLIANCES "In The Heart of Down Town Varna" • Vacuum Cleaners - Sales and Service of most makes • CB Radios and Accessories • Speed Queen Appliances • Moffat Appliances • Smoke Sensors • Insect Lights and Fly Killing Units • Handcrafted Gifts Varna, Ont. Phone 482-7103 How tobe :o e i--ustomer this s -,mm Be as cool as a cucumber Keep it_ light and breezy. Its cool to wear lighter clothes • with lighter colours. It's also cool Fruits andsafads are cool and refreshing.. And when you stay away from'the-oven to prepare meals, you also stay cooler and save electricity ij Drink up, Ah, there's nothing m like a tall, cool, refreshing drink to make things cooler. But rernember when' the refrigerator door is left ;. open, valuable energy escapes. Use your air conditioner wisely Make sure it fits tightly in the window. Keep' • your doors and windows_ closed, Clean the filters regularly. If you leave your house for part of the day, cut back the air conditioning •Going on vacation? Turn it o`ff-completely your hydro if your clothes dryer is vented outdoors. Heat and moisture won't•be released in your home. Better still, hang your clothes outside to dry. Keep your blinds down Keeping ,your, blinds down or drapes drawn on the sunny side' has some cold logic to it. The heat of the sun is shut out while the coolness is kept in: At night, keep lights to a minimum. It's cooler and saves electricity. (1111(1(11(1 NIBI•, 111111111) , 11111 im to 0-0 b.o0 b..�. I)IIII ,IIIIIIL,II,,iI,11riiii iIIITinIllu;iill,IIIInI1 IIIIII HY8 3338 directed by council to advertise in two newspapers for one week for tenders to install approximately 300 feet of concrete sidewalk in Dungannon. Building permits, were issued by council to M. Turner for a silo;: J.D.. Durnin for a barn ad- dition, R. Hallam for a steel granary, H. Todd for a silo, Foran brothers for a barn and A. McQuail for a barn. Council recommended that consent be given to the severance . of Raymond Hallahan. Council approved a loan for file drainage for lots 20 aid 21, concession 10, West Wawanosh, in the amount of $4,000. Council had no com- ment to make on a resolution submitted by the Township of Howick (inviting comments) regarding the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority's Fill -line Mapping pro•gratn. Petitions from the towns 9'f Walden and-Geraldton_ were filed. 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