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PAGE 6, WH-ITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1987 r w VOICE OF THE COUNTY TOWN The only Whitby newspaper independently owned and operated by Whitby residents for Whitby residents Published every Wednesday By 677209 Ontario Inc Phone: 668-6111 Doug Andei son Publisher Maurice Pifher Editor Peter Irvine Advertising Manager Ale xandra Simon Production Manager The Free Press Building 131 Brock Street North. P.O. Box 206. Whitby. Ont It was mostly explanation and a lobbying effort on behalf of the proposed Canada-U.S. free trade agreement which former Liberal finance minister Donald Macdonald imparted ta a large crowd of Oshawa Chamber of Commerce members last week. Yet Mr. Macdonald is not the only eminent Canadian to sing the praises of free trade. Among his views: Ontario could prosper most from an agreement because of its industrial base; the Ontario government may oppose free trade and the Maritimes may generally be cool about it, but Quebec and the West want it; the elaborate sytem Promoting free trade of four dispute-settlement mechanisms, including a binational disputes tribunal as a final court of appeal, will alone make the agreement successful; negotiations properly include the Auto Pact which has never been "written in stone" (the U.S. will inevitably ask for changes) and negotiations in the broader sense will make the pact better than if renegotiated on its own. Mr. Macdonald admitted some sectors, such as Canada's furniture manufacturers, could be adversely affected by an agreement . But most businesses will adapt:: "Far from apocalypse, human beings make adjustments," he said. We agree with Mr. Macdonald. Without an agreement, Canada's economy will stand still, even stagnate. Free trade is an opportunity to move ahead - with an escape hatch should it be found adverse to Canada's interest. LETTERS FROM OUR READERS Why commemorate Nov.11Veterans are forgotten To the editor: I read Bill Swan's very good article with reference to Remembrance Day and veterans (Nov. 11 Free Press) and he hit the nail on the head. Veterans are forgotten and I cannot see what commemorating the event every November 11 does. My wife and I are both veterans of the Air Force. I served five years overseas and my wife served 3-1/2 years. During this past summer I lost a very good friend who served in Africa, Burna and India, as a wireless airgunner. We went to school together in Whitby and we belonged to a Bible class at St. John's Church, Port Whitby. He suffered a brain tumor which was cancerous and although he was operated on and given radiation and chemotherapy, he finally died. To the editor: Re: "Viewpoint" by Roxanne Reveler, Nov. 18, Free Press. Why must Roxanne Reveler ignore her parents' advice and civil decency- to mock the dead? Her column insults Rene Levesque's family, many sorrowful Quebecers as well as those Canadians from coast to coast who also paid their respects. A few hours before his death my wife and I were the only ones sitting with him at the J.O. Ruddy Hospital (now Whitby General Hospital). He tried to talk to me but his brain wouldn't let him. I said to my wife "Isn't it awful that a hero should die like this and nobody cares. I know that his wife and a couple of good friends like Harry Jermyn and Harry Inkpen had faithfully gone to see him but generally the government and its representatives had forgotten him. They needed him at one time but as soon as that particular war was over, they didn't need him anymore. Veterans over 65 should receive free glasses and teeth when needed. Most are living just above the poverty line and do not qualify for help. There is a Mr. Levesque's honesty, integrity and commitment to democracy made Canada a better place to live. The column was overly opinionated, underresearched and not suitable for a fine newspaper such as yours. Yours kindly, Joe Butson Whitby Concerned about appearance? To the editor: I am overwhelmed that the members of town council are finally showing concern about the appearance of our town, by objecting to the "Brick" and "Moviola" sign being erected along Thickson Rd. and Hwy. 2. Another two neon signs here would certainly ruin the quaint character of this stretch of road. I earnestly suggest that the glitziest sign be placed on the medical "factory," next to All Saints Church. Anything done to this building could only be an improvement. Sincerely frustrated, Cynthia Griffin Whitby means test. Also veterans over 65 should be excused income tax. How long can a person live? This would be a great benefit to veterans in the twilight of their lives. Anyway nothing will be done and we will carry on until the next war when young boys and girls will be needed again to give their lives for their country. They will be told how glamorous life ahead will be and, as always, they will step forward and join up. Again congratulate good article. I would like to Mr. Swan on a very Sincerely, John D. Powell Oshawa GO line extension 'poorly planned' To the editor: Copy of letter to Howard Anders, project manager for GO Train extension. Dear Sir: In my opinion the whole location of the GO line was the result of poor planning. It should have been electric. As you know this system is the second electric system to be cancelled. The location should have been much further to the north in the centre of the region. They should have used the hydro corridor. Regional busing should be first put into place in order to make better use of our land. Just take a look at the parking area that is required. If regional busing was in place, then these parking areas could be used for the high rise housing, etc. The levies and taxes from these would pay for the busing systems. As to the Whitby - Oshawa extension my second objection is the floodplain. I am told this will be taken care of by the new CNR and GO line bridges. The Pringle Creek sewage plant must be removed from the system. It is polluting the creek, the harbor and Lake Ontario, and we drink this water. Everyone that drives the 401 highway knows where stinking Whitby is. Port Whitby also stinks. It has always been known as such and lately the stink is worse as there is no water in the creek, only sewage. It is very simple and it cannot be that costly. I arn not an engineer, butin. my opinion all that is required is' a simple gravity ducting system installed through the existing creek culvert and laid directly on the slate rock base from Grand Trunk St. through the creek valley, past Watson St., to the existing lines going to the Harbor St. pumping station. The regional report that I received in 1976 stated that the Pringle Creek sewer diversion line would be completed in 1978. Well it is now 1987. It is now time for the regional council to get off their asses and get this simple line installed. Thank you Russ Wilde Port Whitby Column was insulting LETTERS The Whitby Free Press welcomes letters to the Editor on any subject of concern to our readers. Letters should be brief and to the point - rarely more than 300 words. All letters must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the writer; however, on request, your name may be withheld from publication if we agree that there is a valid reason. The paper reserves the right to reject or edit all letters. Send to: The Editor, Whitby Free Press, Box 206, Whitby, Ontario LiN 5S1 or drop through our mailslot at 131 Brock St. N. ____ - ___lui----É --- lq L