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Times-Advocate, 1982-08-25, Page 14Times -Advocate, August 25,1982 • 1 By Jock Riddell MPP On May 4. Liberal MPP James Breithaupt (Kit- chener) introduced a Private Member's Bill oil Freedom of Information. In essence, the Bill highlighted the Williams Commission ,proposals as outlined in Volume 1 of its report: Freedom of Information 1. A general public right of access to government-held in- formation; 2. a list of specific exemptions from this general right to protect the legitimate needs of government for con- fidentiality; 3. independent review of government deci- sions to release or withhold information. Protection of Individual Privacy - 1. Encourage restraint and fairness in the collection of personal data by govern- ment; 2. ensure that the public is aware of the ex- istence and nature of govern- ment information systems containing personal data; 3. to give individuals the right to examine and correct records containing personal informa- tion about them, .subject to certain exceptions; 4. to allow individuals to participate in decisions about the use and dissemination of personal in- formation about them; 5. to establish data management standards to protect the in- tegrity and security of per- sonal information held in government records. In his Bill, Jim Breithaupt made a determined attempt to incorporate the most up-to- date knowledge on the impor- tant and sensitive issue of freedom of information, and the protection of individual privacy. That does not mean, as he has pointed out, that it is "the very last word" on the question. A copy of the Private Member's Bill was mailed to some 1,000 people known to be interested in the issue. The response was overwhelming- ly positive. During the debate on the legislation, Jim Breithaupt emphasized the need for urgency on this important question. As he said, we have waited far too _ long for freedom of information legislation to be enacted. In 1977, the Williams Com- mission ommission was established to steady and report upon the ) nnnnnnnnun The • Light Touch • By •JACK _LAVENDE Finance is the art of passing money from _ hand to hand until it F. finally disappears. - The easiest way to ir- c 'Mate someone is to call him irritable. P. • * r * E. When your mind goes blank, be sure to turn off the sound. E * • • * =Two things are reallyi. impossible: putting toothpaste. back in the tube and getting off a mailing list. E • •• * The stages children go through are fascinating. First they -2 call you Daddy. Then they call you Dad. Then they call you collect. Call on us at Jack's Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St. Hensall 262-21031 and collect the facts and figures on Homelite chainsaws. E innnnmm�umnnnnnnnnnnuui�: Freedom information many complex aspects of freedom of information. The Krever Commission on Con- fidentiality of Health Infor- mation was struck that same year. In August 1980, the Williams Commission sub- mitted its final report to the Ontario Legislature, prepara- tion of which had cost approx- imately $1,700,000. Ontarians were promised draft legisla- tion by the end of 1980. A further six months elaps- ed before, on September 29th, the Minister announced, not legislation, but the establish- ment of a Task Force to draft a position paper with accom- panying legislation, at an an- ticipated cost of $150,000. The people of Ontario were told a White Paper would be issued by December 15, 1981, and that the Minister hoped 'to hold hearings throughout the Winter of 1981/82 with a view to tabling legislation by the Spring of 1982. Spring 1982 arrived. There was no White Paper. There were no hearings. There was no legislation. On April 23, Jim Breithaupt questioned the Minister in the Legislature. The Minister ex- pressed his regrets that he was unable to "speak more freely about our position because our position has not been reached at this par- ticular time." In view of the government's apparent reluctance to deal with the question of freedom of information, Jim Breithaupt decided to table his Private Member's Bill; with the sincere hope and in- tention that' its introduction would encourage public debate on the issue, both in the Assembly and elsewhere, with a view to giving to the people of Ontario the freedom of information legislation which they so richly deserve. The Bill was debated by the Ontario Legislature on May 27th, at which time it was blocked by government Members. Freedom of speech and of choice tend to be taken for granted as the hallmarks of a democratic political system. Equally important; although perhaps less widely recogniz- ed, is the principle that a democratic government is a government run not only for the people but by the people. The notion of participatory democracy is generally ac- cepted, yet the practice 01 modern governments sug- gests it is a notion which is all too easily bypassed. To the extent that govern- ments become entrenched so also do they become closed and secretive. Closed govern- ment conflicts with the prin- ciples of free, democratic government. Moreover, it alienates and isolates the peo- ple it is intended to serve. • HELPING HANDS — Head cook Betty Kirk (right) and helper Birdie Ftnkbeiner, a past president of the Bean Festival committee, prepare.to mix up another pan of beans. SEEK NEW ORGANIST — The Worship and Music committee of Hensall United Church are meeting • to interview prospective organist -choir leaders to replace Dr. Ralph Topp, who has been choir leader at the church for two and -a -half years, and organist for almost five. Seated around the table are Rev. Stan McDonald, Irene Davis, Steve Corbett, chairman Eric Mansfield, Donna St. John, Gail Shaw and Alfred Ross. Tuckersmith ap r•v p� 0 0� se for new Egmondville p ask . Tiuckersmith Township council authorized a survey of the new park in Egmondville which was presented recent- ly as a children's playground by an Arizona resident, Vera Pierce of Sun City. Her mother's house once stood on the site at Bayfield and Water Streets and she wrote she preferred to give the proper- ty for children to use rather than sell it. Council may name a com- mittee which would make recommendations on work to be done such as levelling it off with topsoil and what playground equipment could be'added. A bylaw was passed to open up new roads in Egmondville- George and Ann Streets and a section of Seventh Avenue at Vanastra. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brown of Egmondville attended the council session Tuesday night to present a written complaint that a neighbour's septic bed is not proper in a built-up area and may be adding to the pollution of the Bayfield River. Clerk Jack McLachlan was authorized to add to the building bylaw that any building for livestock should have a certificate of com- pliance before being issued. The building inspector, Herman. Van Wieren, was When Is CR Coming? WATCH NEXT WEEK'S PAPER Antsy B & T sols i Service Installation and Repairs Delhi Towers T.V. and C.B. Antennas VARNA, ONTARIO Brian McAsh 482 -7129 If no answer call 482-7157 • authorized to enforce the bylaws such as anyone who starts construction of a building or demolition of it without a building or demoli- tion permit should be pro- secuted. Another sore point was that after a building is demolished it is not complete- ly cleared away in many cases and is left as an eyesore: It was reported that only 10 Vanastra residents attended the meeting held recently with Union Gas officials to determine if there was enough interest in securing a franchise for the company in supplying natural gas to the hamlet. Vern Alderdice of RR2 Kip - pen, attended the meeting to say he had changed his mind about land severances in the township and now is in favour of them because of some bad Quiet Land is returning Returning to the Blyth Summer Festival by popular demand is Quiet in the Land by Anne Chislett. Quiet in the Land boasts attendance of 92 percent last summer and tremendous critical acclaim. The success of this gentle drama has brought a tour booking in Waterloo, Ontario, September 21 to 25 and two productions in association with Blyth in Toronto and Montreal. Guy Sprung's own theatre Toronto Free and Centaur Theatre, Montreal will provide their own casts while Blyth provides the sets, costumes and properties. .Quiet in the Land was specifically commissioned for the Blyth Summer Festival and researched by Ms. Chislett in Waterloo and Huron counties. Quiet is set in an Amish community at the time of the first World War. Warthreatens the country and therefore, threatens to destroy the separateness and pa cifism that has preserved the Amish throughout four hundred years of faith. While compelling and thought pro- voking, Quiet in the Land is also a humourous and colour- ful play. experiences in renting surplus houses on farms he owns. He said that neighbours who have the land severed on which the houses stood had sold the houses and the new owners had improved the buildings and property to the betterment of the area while tenants in rented buildings often made them eyesores. • Alderdice said he was inten- ding to ask for severances from the Huron Land Severances Committee even though Tuckersmith had ask- ed for a holdup in severances until its township zoning plan was completed. The plan is being prepared at this time and several public meetings have been held to explain it and get public input. Councillor John Brownridge said that about 60 percent of the public atten= ding the meetings seemed to be against land severances which breaks up the farming community. The Town of Seaforth gave $2,900 and the Township of McKillop $900 to the Vanastra recreation centre for their citizens who use the facility. Council will advertise for a person with snow removal equipment to tender for snow removal in the township this winter. Mary Coleman of Seaforth asked for and received per- mission to sever off 42 feet by 255 feet of land for the Har- purhey Cemetery, which ad- joins her land. A special meeting of coun- cil will be held Thursday mor- ning, September 2 to clear up a number of items of unfinish- ed business. The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m. Know What? We Make A Two . Seater & Table _ ar►• - Top Quality Cedar - Bolted Construction - Free Delivery For Only s8 1.95 Othe• r Quality Cedar Products • Chairs • End Tables • Love Seats • Combination Bench/Tables • Picnic Tables • Pot Stands ARC Industries Woodworking Program Dashwood Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 to 4:30 Fri. 9:00 to 4:00 237-3667 • Personals Mrs. Hazel Luther returned home after spending a plea- sant visit with relatives and friends in Newfoundland. Mrs. Astrid Van Dyke - Poole, Eric. and Gregg of Montreal visitedlast week with Mr. and Mrs. Sim Roobol. Amber Rebekah Lodge will resume meetings on September 1st followed by a pot luck luncheon. Mrs. A. VanDyke of Three Rivers spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Sim Roobol. Rev. Kenneth Knight con- ducted service in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sun- day speaking on the subject "Who Shall Overcome", tak- ing his text from I John, Chapter 5, Verses 4 and 5. Mrs. Blanche Dougall presid- ed at the organ for the service of song. �. • 1 • l 1 Queensway residenfs Enj�y resort area 'trip Jack Corbett. Gall Shaw was soloist at the United Church on Sunday morning and sang two very preciated beautiful solosby whichthecongrega- were ap- tion. "I Come To the Garden" and "Take My Life The se- cond 8016 complemented the sermon when Mr. McDonald spoke on "Look At Your Hands", basing his thoughts on Peter taking the cripple at the Beautiful Gate by the right hand and raising him up. The hands of a Christian, he said, are worshipping hands, helping hands, wide Residents of Queensway Nursing Hotne, accotnppaanted by Seaforth Manor residents, enjoyed a bus trip on Thurs- day, July 19th. They left home at 10:45 drove through Zurich and St, Joseph's by, Highway 21 to Bayfield and on to Godesich where they ate a picnic lunch at the pavilion by the water. They came home by Benmiller and stopped at the Wild Life Farm near Holmesville. To complete the day everyone enjoyed ice cream treats in Seaforth, ar- riving back at Hensall at 3:30. Our thanks to Mrs. Irene Davis and Mr. Don Rozendal who accompanied us. Residents enjoyed Bingo on Monday and films were shown on Friday. Rev. Forsythe conducted the worship' service on Tuesday. Mrs. Lucille Jeffrey visited last week with her family at St. Joseph's. Mrs. Mary Parlmer spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. Helen Thompson. Aleida Kats spent Sunday afternoon with her father Mr. John Kats in Exeter. Jonathon Corbett spent a few days holidaying with his ,grandparents Mr. and Mrs. hands. Mrs. Helve Fuss was organist for the service. Alt Ross greeted the congrega- tion and Jim MacDonald and Steve Corbett' were the ushers. The Children's story was "Pass It On" and then the congregation sang the popular contemporary hymn "Pass It On". The flowers in the Sanc- tuary were placed in loving memory of Mrs. Earl "Eliza" Kinsman, a very dedicated and loved member of the congregation. PECK APPLIANCE , IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA'. •FILTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE • VACUUM CLEANERS - (Sales & Service to Most Makes) • FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS For Farm & Business • SPEED QUEEN APPLIANCES •MOFFAT APPLIANCES •INSECT LIGHTS & FLY KILLING UNITS 'GIFTS • MANY OTHER ITEMS VARNA, ONT. 482-7103 u m u mmmirmunumm mmmmnnmmmommmmmmmmmirmirt it mimmwrim a mnnmmnmime nm irimm umirmomilm 3 B HENSALL CIVIC B e = 2 CORNER 1 1 1 TENDER CONCESSION BOOTH Hensall. Arena 1 B Applications will be received by the undersigned until 5 p.m., September 1, 1982 from individuals or organizations wishing to rent and operate the concession booth at the Hensall and District Community Centre for the period B of October 1, 1982 to April 30, 1983. * * • • Betty Oke. Secretary Hensall Parks Board Box 279 Hensall, Ontario NOM 1X0 * * 1982 TREE PLANTING PROGRAM Pro Owners wishing to have trees planted on their property inside of sidewal , please contact municipal office at 262-2812. Due to the age of many trees it is. in your best interest to take advantage of this' program. 111111ItIIrl11M111111dIII1111111111111111111rrrllllmtnrr101rrI1r1rrn1111rlrrlrllrlllllrrllllllllnl lllllllllrrrrlllllfllrllrtmrllllllllllllrrllllllrrl 111111tmttmml UMMER • August 26, 27, 28 Only Up to 60% Savings on Special Merchandise Help us make room for winter goods 104 MV1 Only POOL TABLE 3x6 With balls and 2 cues Reg. 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