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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-01-11, Page 592% 1 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1101995 THE WINGHAM ADYANEETIMES Editorial should be used for betterment. of commuity Dear Editor: After reading your recent editori- al, "Incidents no longer isolated," I felt compelled to speak up for the pro-life movement. First, I very much resent the fact that you lump together all people who are in- volved with pro-life concerns with what happened recently in the Unit- ed States. As in any group, there are fanat- ics in the pro..life organization. These type of people are neither en- couraged nor, wanted. I deplore any type of violence as do any of the people that I have met in my work as president of the local Voice for Life group. We mourn the death of any human being, especially if their life is ended prematurely. There is no hypocrisy in this stand. The Wingham Voice for Life group is so named because our mandate is to defend those who are defenseless and cannot speak for themselves. This group includes the unborn, the handicapped and the elderly. We hope through education eradicate the need for abortion. ote that education is our main goal and not the elimination of our opponents by murdering them. The intelligent side of this cont- plex is to choose life. Never, under any circumstances will the Wing - ham Voice for Life group endorse the violent taking of any human life. We are heartily sorry for those people who died in Brookline, Mass. Naturally,, we hope and pray that these are isolated incidents, but unfortunately our times are more Violent than ever. Whipping up ha- tred and ill -feeling by the writing of such ill-informed editorials does not help this situation. You would be advised to use your editorial privileges to the better advantage for ,our community. Nancy McKeon, President Wingham Voice for Life Heart and Stroke supports Bill 119 Stats are not an accurate opinion, reader relies. Dear Editor: One should never expect sympa- thy from the media for public ser- vants regarding an issue such as sick leave credit gratuity, but it would be more realistic if the editor had not overstated the case in a Jan- uary 4 opinion piece. The editor is right in 'saying that it takes both employees and em- ployers to negotiate any benefit but he goes too far in criticizing kcal hoard of education trustees who are tough bargainers. Could this be the reason that local. teachers are among the lowest paid in the prov- ince or that education taxes are Lobby group pressure lbwer as a percentage of property • taxes than in most areas? The `Cuts in numbers of teachers mandated by the 'Social Contract were introduced very quickly in Huron County which led to imme- diate savings. • At the same time, Mr. Wood's article states that private sector em- ployees work 343 days per year. Really?. Are there no weekends, holidays or vacations? Where did this number come from? A state- ment is made that benefits have been extended in every set of nego- tiations. Where is the evidence of this? Dear Editor: A little collective effort can go a We often ti'ear complaints that long way to bring positive change. .. our system of government isfailing Begin by calling your MP's con - Canadians$ But let's consider an- stituericy office. Let the person who 'other angle. Perhaps the system answers know you are opposed to works too well. any tax increases. No long-winded Think about it. Government uses discussions — just a short statement a good slice of our tax dollars to of fact about how you feel. Give fund special interest groups. they your n,.me and address, then thank exist for the sole purpose of lobby- them ft r considering your views. ing government for more program . Another effective way of driving spending. Their focus is always on home the message, is to fax your newer and larger taxpayer funded MP. One sentence that is to the programs and services. the bureau- point is all that's necessary. crats, of course, love it because it Those with a spirit of adventure one or ax t e or t'Ottawa of- isteria empires fheir m ] p The Tice of the Prime Minister and the Dear Editor: The . Huron Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario firmly supports Bill 119, newly proclaimed legislation • which, among otcr things, limits and in some cases prohibits, access to to- bacco to young people. The facts • concerning smoking and young people are quite shock- ing. One out of every six teenagers smokes. Because they smoke; one out of every five of these smokers will die before they reach seventy. Smoking will Id!! eight times more teens than drugs, car accidents, sui- cide, murder and AIDS combined. Recent research demonstrates that tobacco smoke is particularly dangerous to children and pets. Second-hand smoke - smoke that is inhaled by non-smokers -. contains more carbon monoxide and other dangerous chemicals than the smoke directly inhaled by the meats a new and bigger client base might ph f h i . bottom line is a continually grow- Minister of Finance. A short mes- ing dependency on government. sage like "Don't tax me, don't tax Recently, the federal government my job," says it all. handed over $4.2 million of your A New Year's resolution each of tax dollars to special interest us should make is a commitment to groups. The purpose was • to help let our voices be heard. Multiplied them prepare their presentations to by several million, we can deliver a the Commons Committee examin-. wake-up call 'to those sleepy -'heads ing 'the overhaul of Canada's social in Ottawa with the force of a tidal. programs. 165 groups were eligible wave. for. this special funding, including If we do nothing, get ready for a the National Anti -Poverty Organi-. real soaking. Higher taxes, fewer zation, the Canadian Council on jobs and an economy headed once Disability and the Aboriginal Na- again for the dumpster. tional Council. Now is the time to stop the spe- We all know what these groups cial interest groups tivho want more want. More spending — not spend- government spending and more from our wallet. Let Jean Chreti- ing cuts. y Their message is totally out of en, Paul Martin and yojlr MP know sync with the wishes of ordinary that pigs don't fly and neither will Canadians. The end result is always higher taxes, more and bigger government. More • deficits, staggering debts and high- er taxes. Few consider their'loss of . economic freedom which is eroded as a result of higher taxes and greater debt. Why does this all matter to the''- average person? Who speaks for the silent majori- ty who, until recent years, didn't have the benefit of an organized group to represent them? Where is the money for an all-out effort to let government know just how you really feel about the heavy tax load you're carrying? Who stands on guard for those of us whose wallets have been ransacked and whose willingness to hand over more has reached the outer limits? Who responds for the average smoker. Canadian — those of us who are We need smoke-free workplaces, . tired of in -your -face government? restaurants and other public places Who voices your disapproval for and applaud the proclamation of those new and unwanted programs Bill 119. The Heart and Stroke being rammed down our throats? Foundation strongly urges young Who sayse no to those whoowant people who have started smoking to quit. And to those who are think- to over -turn the values on which ing about starting, don't. our country was built? These val- Kittie MacGregor ues and traditions for centuries President have been the glue supporting foun- Huron Chapter dations of a civilized society. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT HOHENADEL - PHIBBS Peggy Hohenadel and Timothy Phibbs were married on August 27, 0994 at the Sacred Heart Church in Mildmay. The bride is the daughter of Jack & Carole Hohenadel of Fordwich and the groom is the son of Emily & Wayne Phibbs of Wingham. Paul Pagnuelo, Ontario Taxpayers Federation Ajax, Ontario Perhaps a gratuity can be viewed in the same light as bonuses which exist in the public sector. • What about the gratuities, which are given by many private indus- tries? These plans also tend to keep teachers coming to work and doing their jobs on days when they really should be at home with illness. The . students are still there and must re- ceive instruction. Take whatever position you will, Mr. wood, but exaggeration under- mines the credibility of your argu- ments. Jerry McDonnell, Blyth Belgrave Kinsmen Thank -You tiesfor buying our bgJl� 95 Cash Calendars Calendars are still available • by contacting any Belgrave Kinsmen or by calling 357 4967. 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As a percentage of the total English adult population 18+, on average 61% reported reading a community newspaper in the past seven days. • 4,88 1,000 61 % Multiple exposures: PMB '94 show[ that on average each issue has 2.7 exposures! 70% of Community Press readers refer to the average issue on more than 1 day. 43% refer to the average issue on at least 3 different days. 1 day 2 days 3 days 4 days 5-7 day Dual Audience readership: Community newspapers deliver a dual audience readership with 53% of their readers between the ages of 25-49. Male/Female Male/Female 49% Total Base 48% Read a community news- paper In the past week Total base 11118-24 fi 25-49 Er 50+ Read a community news- paper in the past week Community Newspaper Readership has grown by 968,000 English adults in the past 5 years! 1994 Total base 7,979,000 1993 Total base 7,573,000 1992 Total base 7,410,000 1991 Total base 7,304.000 1990 Total base 7,016,000 0 PMB '94 provides solid prrof of editorial interest with "Readership -to -Possession Ratios" ThesQratios illustrate the strong power of comrnunity press editorial. Ontario wide Centres 1MM+ 500M- 1MM 6,234,000 a`:.4•e s s� 2,310,000 100M- 3% 500M 30M- 90% 100M 91 % 1,208,000 Man Receipt Readership Household Income: Community newspaper readers have incomes that reflect the general population 14% 12% 1111 'A Under 520M 20% 20% $2'0-35M 3 46% 22% 21% $35-50M $50M+ Total base Read a community newspaper in the past week. Pere&ntages may not be equal due to non- response. 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