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~ OPINION But as momentous an occasion as the moon landing was, another occurâ€" rence took place on earth even later that same day that was to have implicaâ€" tions for the future of the United States. Grand Blyd. Plaza issue splitting Falgarwood area creature. For it was on July 20, 1969 at 10:56 p.m. that U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon. The coverage of the event will be as extensive this week as it was then. Already newspaper and magazine articles have been written and various aspects of the landmark event are scheduled for television. Today marks the 25th anniversary of man‘s greatest hour as an exploring _It was a flight that had its tense moments and yéars after the historic walk and equally historic phrase: "This is one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind." And while many of us reflect on where we were when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, no doubt Edward Kennedy may well be taking a vacation at the Hyannisport, Cape Cod family enclave, reflecting on what might have LR.R.A. In Defense of Bill L For it was later on that same night on a fogâ€"shrouded road on Chappaquiddick Island off Martha‘s Vineyard in Massachusetts, that 37 yearâ€" old Edward Kennedy drove a car off a bridge and into a pond. The passenger was 28 yearâ€"old Mary Jo Kopechne, a campaign worker for the late Robert Kennedy. She was killed in the accident that Kennedy didn‘t bother reporting to police for at least eight hours. The official story was that he was driving the woman to a ferry for Martha‘s Vineyard whenâ€"the accident took place. Just as the walk on the moon made world news and gave the U.S. a lead in space exploration they would never relinquish, so too was the Kennedy inciâ€" dent of immense importance. At the time of the accident, Kennedy was assistant majority leader in the Senate, a position many politicos believed would be a stepping stone for the youngest Kennedy brother‘s ascent to the presidency. What Chappaquiddick did for Ted Kennedy was to seal forever, in the mind of the public, the image of a coward...of a man who left the scene of a fatal accident. This one incident, above all others that took place before and after, would mean the end of political advancement for Edward Kennedy. Often seen as the weakest of the four Kennedy ‘boys‘, Ted never recovered from this incident and what followed were years of drinking, questionable public behaviour and mere tolerance by his political cronies. In view of all the negative publicâ€" ity in the local papers, I, for one and many more like me, think Local and Regional Councilor Bill Logan needs a gold medal for the work he has put into the Grand Blvd. Plaza issue. He has taken the concerns that many residents have voiced for years and acted upon them. For every parent living on Holton Heights, Lambeth Road, etc., who have children who have to walk past the empty plaza on their way to and from school, and who worry every day about their safety, I say a big ‘Thank You‘ for your efforts to rid this community of a dangerous situâ€" ation. affairs. Business and the general pace of life slowed down, or at least appeared to slow, and few activities took place. But thanks to a lot of communityâ€"minded people, those days are gone forâ€" ever. We‘ve already had the annual Waterfront Festival, that took place last month and for three days starting this coming Friday, it‘s the Oakville Jazz Festival. And while you‘re at it, take in Midnight Madness throughout the downtown area. Not too long ago, summers in Oakville used to be pretty laidâ€"back To Kurt Franklin, president of the Iroquois _ Ridge Residents‘ Association, and the Board of Directors, I would like to direct your attention to the mast head on the newsletter you send out, which says ‘"Neighbors Together". By your recent actions, you have done anyâ€" thing but pull neighbors together â€" you have split this community apart! I would like to point out to the LR.R.A. Executive that, in light of the N.D.P. government‘s stand on apartments being allowed in single family homes, Granny Flats, or garâ€" den suites being encouraged, density is a nonâ€"issue. And the N.D.P. are not backing down. The day may come when you will wish that you had accepted the perfect solution that the developer/owner, the Town‘s Planning Staff and Bill Logan preâ€" sented to you. No one is going to develop that property if they can‘t make a reasonable profit, which means keeping costs of development down. The point made that Jim Smith represented the residents and Bill Logan didn‘t is absolute hog wash. Take that one step further â€" what has Jim Smith done to try to solve the problem of the empty mall? Nothing! At least, 100 people endorsed the Planning and Development Report in writing; they knew what they were in favor of â€" it was there in black and white. Dear Sir: This is an Open Letter to the What might have been A summer weekend in Oakville, dull? No way. Why didn‘t Jim Smith represent It‘s happening here us â€" the people who agreed with the Planning and Development Report? I know he had numerous phone calls in support of the report. The answer is simple â€" it‘s election year and numbers count. The developer could take that report to the O.M.B. and he would likely win. But why should he have to take such action and incur more expense? The whole exercise had already cost him close to $100,000. Refinery brushing off impact of plant emissions Dear Sir: The West Oakville Ratepayers, Inc. (WOR, Inc.) disputes Petroâ€" Canada‘s claim that health effects from the Oakville Refinery are a matâ€" ter of opinion. s â€" the people who agreed with the lanning and Development Report? know he had numerous phone calls n support of the report. The answer s simple â€" it‘s election year and umbers count. The developer could take that eport to the O.M.B. and he would ikely win. But why should he have o take such action and incur more xpense? The whole exercise had The Council, encouraged by Jim Smith and the LR.R.A. decided to play a game of hard ball with the developer. You might think you won the final innings, but the developer walked off, wouldn‘t play any more, and left us holding the bag. The game is over and the community lost. The developer is not coming back for more financial abuse by a Council that doesn‘t use common After several years of fighting Petroâ€"Canada refinery emissions, Oakville resident Cathy Matsumoto moved to Guelph. In a recent letter, she reported that, "Since leaving Oakville, neither of my children have had to see a doctor. Neither of my children have experienced difficulty Got a gripe? Give us a call. Readers are invited to express their opinion on a topic of their choice by calling 845â€"5585, box 5250. All callers are allowed 45 secâ€" onds to express their opinion and must provide their name, address and phone number for verification. A cross section of the responsâ€" es will be published in next Wednesday‘s Oakyville Beaver. \SPEAK YOUR MIND uho r nb Robert Glasbey Advertising Director E‘::m Burlington Post, Collingwood Connection, Etobicoke Guardian, Georgetow No Sletander Ed ndent/ Acton Free Press, Kingston This Week, Lindsay This Week, Mai 467 Speers Road, Oakville, Ont. 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All letters must be signed and include the writer‘s address and phone number. Letters should be typed, doubleâ€"spaced and addressed to: Letters to the Editor, The Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ont. L6K 3$4 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Kurt Franklin knew what the developer‘s bottom line was and was still not satisfied. The developer had compromised by seven units; how much did you compromise? In my opinion, the IRRA president and the residents have to accept the fact that they have to compromise more, not the developer. It is his money, and he owes us nothing. I suggest that Kurt Franklin gets Jim Smith and not Bill Logan, to find the next buyer and developer and try to work with him. Maybe he will have better luck trying to push him around. Bill Logan is not a mirâ€" acle worker; he cannot rework something you helped to kill so sucâ€" cessfully. Finally, let me thank the entire executive for subjecting Falgarwood to another summer of sex, booze, drugs, foul language, rowdy parties, assaults, and vandalism. It affects us all, regardless of whether we live next to the plaza or not. You have declared open season on the area, and you didn‘t care if it took two, five, or 10 years for that eyesore to be cleaned up and redeveloped. You deserve what you get, and God help the rest of us. West Oakville Ratepayers, Inc. does not believe it is a matter of opinâ€" ion that these children, since leaving Oakville, have not had to see a doctor. We do not believe it is opinion that they have experienced no difficulty with breathing, running noses, or watery eyes. We do not believe it is opinion that they have not had to take time off school. It is very unfortunate that: 1. despite a Health Study by the Halton Health Department which found â€" "refinery odors had negative impacts on selfâ€"reported health and quality of life of people (most notably with breathing, running noses, watery eyes. Neither of my children have had to take time off school." Petroâ€"Canada _ management responded in The Oakville Beaver, "It is difficult...to say anything on someâ€" one‘s opinion." Carrol Martin 30â€"Year Falgarwood Resident Ian Oliver Publisher Robert Glasbey Advertising Director Norman Alexander Editor Geoff Hill Circulation Director Teri Casas Office Manager Tim Coles Production Manager \\ § P Pz ty Dear Sir: Re: The Turban Issue Public supporters of our CHAMP and Key Tag Programs are conâ€" fusing The War Amps with the Legion. Sadly, we are being inundatâ€" ed with complaints stating that support will be withheld due to what is perceived to be a racist attitude among veterans. The War Amps does not operate clubrooms. It is a registered charity. No politics, no racial issues; no headdress attitudes â€" one way or the other. War Amps not connected to Legion those who frequently noticed odors attributed to the refinery) living in the vicinity of the refinery during the period of time considered by the study." and; 3. despite four years of Environmental Advisory Committee meetings, Petroâ€"Canada management continues to brush off the adverse effects suffered by area residents as "a matter of opinion." West Oakville Ratepayers respect the accuracy of hundreds of health reports over several years and will continue to work for clean air for the residents of West Oakville. 2. despite continued health probâ€" lems reported by residents and; Dear Sir: The Halton Regional Health Department would like to comâ€" mend the Oakville Beaver for the strong editorial â€" "Booze on Credit" â€" that appeared in the July 6th, 1994, edition of the paper. The concerns raised in the editorial regarding the use of credit cards to buy alcohol are valid. We believe any initiative such as this that enables individuals to increase their consumption of alcohol should be discouraged. As a Health Department, we are working with municipalities to promote strategies such as Municipal Alcohol Policies (MAP). The intent of MAPs is to prevent accidents and injuries by encouraging the moderate use of alcohol. Use of credit cards for the purchase of alcohol defeats this strategy. We encourage your readers to voice their concerns about this LCBO policy decision by writing to: The Honorable Marilyn Churley, Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations, 250 Yonge Street, 35th Floor, Toronto, Ontario MS5B 2N5. Editorial was correct WOR, Inc. Representative on the Environmental Advisory Committee LETTER OF THE DAY The Oakville Beaver, published every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, at 467 rs Rd. Oakville, is one of the Metroland Pet%mg Publishing Dyswibufing LL. group of subt newspapers which includes: Ajaxâ€"Pickering News Advertiser, Barfie Advance, Brampton Steven Moore Robert M. Nosal, MD, FRCP(C) Source: Alternatives Magazine Industrial ecology looks at ways to turn waste from one process into a new resource, reducing pollution and waste production. One horse farmer in England uses rotting manure to heat nis farm â€" O and saves $20,000 a year on _ o fuel in the process. (F" Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health H. Clifford Chadderton, OC, 0.Ont., DCL, LLD Chief Executive Officer The War Amps 2. Manure is shovelled into containers with water pipes running through July 20, 199.