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The Editor1 Some years ago the Rideau Waterway was moved from the jurisdiction of Transport Canada into that of Indian A f fairs and N orthern Development and found itself being administered by Parks Canada. This didn't just happen. It came about because thousands of people had become concerned that this largest piece of Canada's heritage and Canada's history was about to fall prey to the cult of modernization and electrification. Part of it, Newboro locks and Black Rapids locks, had already been electrified. Now we find that, for at least 10 years, Parks Canada has been quietly selling "made land" to the upland landowners. This is where fill has been introduced along the shoreline by some lake shore landowners in order to extend or "improve" their lots. It is one of the worst possible uses of shoreline. The natural shoreline vegetation provided a natural, resilient protective barrier against damage from ice and wave erosion and shade from the heat of the sun” It and the tree, shrub or natural grass cover extending back from it, will be replaced by an attractive looking and carefully manicured lawn which will offer little protection to the shoreline waters. The shallows will now be exposed to both the heat of the Sun-and that radiating from the warmed retaining wall. The warmer water will no longer support aquatic life such as fish or frogs, but it will provide an excellent environment for the growth of algae. And, of ccurse, those lawns will have to be fertilized and treated with herbicides to kill the weeds. And watered, well certainly. So the fertilizers, the herbicides and the minerals from the disturbed soil will all be washed into the water, poisoning it and covering the bottom of the water with a layer of silt to nicely prevent the lower forms of life that would normally thrive in those waters. These sales occur where a cottage owner has extended his shoreline or built a retaining wall and filled behind it - an illegal act. Of course it was! Now, by its latest policy and actions, Parks Canada is willing to sell off shoreline and in at least one instance, the bed of the lake itself. This, to those who by an illegal act have enlarged and increased the value of their properties. The ancient equitable doctrine of estoppel which provided that one could not benefit from an illegal act has, after centuries, been superceded by a new doctrine that says, “You broke the law, but that's all right, just give us a few dollars and we'll forget all about it. You can now get a deed NORTH LEEDS LANTERN 3 to that land which you In isappropri ated and ow n it outright." Not even a penance is imposed. The shoreline from high water mark to the water's IN FLANDERS FIELDS Iohn Mchae [1872-1918] e e mus remain in he a , 1.355.551... t of the c...th In Flanders fields the poppies blow an is o ic of ar 5 Cal...th mi; 1.0,, 2;. Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. Patrick J. McManus STUDIO PORTRAITS WEDDINGS INSTANT PASSPORT & IDENTIFICATION PHOTOS llllu natal-$1 and Fumlno We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. ZA AR m 59h. M. m-IEO (ma 3596323 CUSTOM DO-lT-YOURSELF AND READY-MADE FRAMES T straw. E 2/7,“? . I. As”, S 1’ "‘.'51 it: . ‘ia‘ik “ Bringing the Third World to you... From the other side of the world, colourful and unusual gifts, hand crafted by third world artisans: - - . , J t - 4‘. silver and brass jewelry from Thailand, Indonesia & Mexico 0 scarves, lacquerware dz rugs from India 0 socks, mitts 8: gloves from Afghanistan di- 0 folk art, masks & textiles from Java & Bali 0 colourful weavings, sweaters & belts from Guatemala, â€"! /‘ Peru & Ecuador 0 bags, bangles and baskets from Kenya, Nepal & China You are invited to our 8th anniversary warehouse sale. Come early for best selection in advance of our seven university tour. Bring a friend & dress warmly. ll Our warehouse is located a pleasant hallâ€"hour drive from Kingston, up Highway 15 to Seeley’s Bay. Turn left onto County Rd. 43, through the village to Back Street...just follow the signs. For guidance call Paul Gervan at 387-3579. Two full weekends: Saturday 8: Sunday, October 29th & 30th and November 5th &- 6th, 10 am to 5 pm. ’/