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ee . ie ie Friday comment Put questionnaires to a good use It seems that- questionnaires soun- ding out the public mood have come into vogue of late among politicians. Several weeks ago the constituents of Simcoe North received copies of a questionnaire from federal member of parliament Dr. P.B. Rynard Since then, speculation has had it that Dr. Rynard would be partly basing his decision on running in the next election on the results of the questionnaire This week in the mail, constituents of Simcoe East have received a seven- point questionnaire in the report from member of the provincial legislature, Gordon Smith Among the points covered in Mr Smith's questionnaire are Premier William Davis' stand on not allowing French as official language in Ontario, a return to the basics in high school education, more money being alloted to local government and the recent in- crease in OHIP premiums. We would support the intent of these questionnaires on the grounds that it can be one of the most direct lines of communication people have with their members in Toronto and Ottawa. Let's hope they're being used to get the point across to our elected officials about what the public wants and not solely to help formulate a certain party's strategy Letters to the editor New political party gives its platform Dear Editor, The National Reform Party was entered in the Registry of Political Parties, pursuant to subsection 13 (2) of the said Act on the 13th day of December, 1977 Since that time, the NRP has gone from 20th position to 5th largest political party in Canada and gaining Support and participation has come from the undecided voter, as well as, disenchanted Liberals, PC, NDP and Social Credit supporters The National Reform Party is a grass roots people party destined to reverse Canada's downhill spiral by returning government back to the people No-one will have much trouble convincing Canadians that Trudeau's Liberals have made a mess of things The problem will be trying to decide why Canadians should jump from the pan into the fire by voting Joe Clark and his PC's into power. Our third choice is the NDP, and admittedly, the NDP has been beneficial to the Canadian People to some extent as an opposition party, but Canada and Canadians will never accept socialism Our fourth choice is the Social Credit Party, who within the last few m nths have shown an inability to reach agreement within their own party The fifth choice is the National Reform Party, a grass roots party being organized by the people of Canada The NRP believes that Canada must become more self-sufficient by reducing our dependency on foreign ownership and imports By reducing imports, we will create full employment in Canada. By reducing foreign ownership, we will ensure the future growth of Canada and create an economy that is rot manipulated by foreign powers and companies Canadian Farmers and small businesses must be given an incentive to expand and not restricted as they are under our present system. Natural Resources Companies should be encouraged to utilize their production here in Canada with a view of exporting finished and semi-finished products Issues such as capital punishment, abortion etc, should be decided by the people of Canada, by way of vote To strengthen National Unity, we must begin to look at Canada as a nation and not 10 separate provinces, which presently operate like 10 separate and individual countries Laws, tax and government regulations that are beneficial to Canada and Canadians in Ontario should also be applied to Canadians in Nova Scotia and across our great nation. If they are not, they should be abolished Our locally elected MP's must be given a far bigger role to play in regards to government and his respective area. Your elected MP knows the problems and requirements of, your area but, under our present system he or she has little power to bring about change The National Reform Party seeks support and party organizers in your area. If you are concerned with the future of Canada and would like to become involved, why not write us today. Address of the Party is: National Reform Party, RR4, Box 26,.North Bay, Ontario, P1B 8G5. Respectfully submitted, National Reform Party, Ron Gilson, Party Leader. The F riday ines and Friday Citizen Published every Friday morning by Markle Community Newspapers Limited at Box 609, 521 Bay Street, Midland, Ontario / 526-2283 Box 429, 75 Main Street, Penetanguishene, Ontario / 549-2012 Andrew Markle, publisher Victor Wilson, general manager Rod McDonald, managing editor Howard Elliott, Penetanguishene editor The Friday Times and Friday Citizen are distributed free each Friday to households in Midland and Penetanguishene 20c per copy at newsstands Markle Community Newspapers Limited also publish The Midland Times, Penetanguishene Citizen and Elmvale Lance each Wednesday in the Huronia market. Rick Lamoureux flicks his baton smartly as he leads the Huronia District Band, at the first rehearsal Wednesday at St. Mark's Page 4, Friday, April 7, 1978 First rehearsal Se i ee ee Accept transformation, realtors told at meeting Local real estate brokers and sales per- sonnel were cautioned Monday night that if their industry is going to ride out the slump currently plaguing the entire country, they must accept the fact that the business is undergoing a_ tran- sformation, and that future success will depend upon how much it is able to adapt to changing conditions. The caution came from Arthur Johnson, president of the Ontario Realtor's Association, a group boasting a 25,000 person membership which acts as a real estate lobby, and which conducts' various programs to provide realtors with the resources necessary to serving the public. Mr. Johnson was the guest speaker at the first membership dinner for 1978 of the Midland Penetanguishene Real Estate Board, held at the Brooklea Golf and Country Club He told the realtors that since 1973, the industry has been experiencing a gradual decline in sales commissions, reflecting a general trend towards slower housing price inflation. During 1977, this trend continued, and continues to be felt in the early months of 1978, he said. Mr. Johnson cited the fact that the average income for a broker on an individual sale has decreased $200 over the last year to emphasize his point. During the next two years, he said, the in- dustry will continue to be faced 'by increasingly tough challenges. "T think that 1978, the latter part of 1977, and most certainly 1979, will be in the long term history of our industry recognized as a time. of change," he said. The factor which has most contributed to the challenge facing the industry is what Mr Jonson termed "Stagflation"', wherein rising capital and overhead costs have outweighed increases in broker's and salesmen's commissions. While housing prices have been increasing at a rate of 5.8 per cent a year since 1974, inflation has consistently been running at about 8 per cent during the same period, Mr. Johnson noint ed out In the last three or four years, said Mr. Johnson, costs of furnishing an office, telephone rates, hydro costs, gasoline prices, salaries and advertising rates have all increased, while housing prices have remained Static or in some in- stances have declined. Nonetheless, said Mr. Johnson, he is confident that the real estate in- dustry can meet the challenges it now faces and remain a_ healthy industry. To accomplish this, he said, the industry must ensure that governments do _ not become any more in- volved in the affairs of real estate than they Arthur Johnson presently are. As long as realtors abide by the Real Estate Agency Act, he said, there is no need for any more government control than that which vresently exists. Also, said Mr. Johnson, realtors will have to learn to trim their costs. "T believe that to survive as a_ business, we'll have to change. And this primarily means that we'll have to cut the costs of doing business," he remarked. He suggested that this could be accomplished by "eliminating ineffective sales people', and creating realty - cor- porations in which franchised brokers could all have the buying power and resources available to larger companies. "T feel that for the people who apply themselves in our in- dustry, there could be a better opportunity today than ever," he concluded. Firefighters given old town library bell The Midland Fire Department has been the recipient of all sorts of new equipment recently. First of all, it was the new aerial ladder truck, which arrived in late February. Now, the Fire Department has been given a 6uU pound bell. The gift comes from the Midland Library Board, which recently decided that it would remove an unused bell from the Library belfry, and donate it to the College sponsors course on showing your horse Want to learn the rules and regulations of showing your horse western style? On May 7, Georgian College is sponsoring a Stock Seat Equitition course on Tiny Con- cession 4, near Wyevale at Ted Caston's Appaloosa Farm. The course is to give participants insight into showing their horse in several classes at western shows. Some horses will be supplied and video tape will be used to illustrate some points. Virginia Lammers, a teacher in the horse clinic at Humber College, is teaching the course. Ms. Lammers has been a high points winner at Quar- terama, one of the largest western horse shows in Canada. The one-day course runs from 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30. and costs $15. Spectators can watch for $2. Church Parish Hall. The newly-formed concert band already has a heavy schedule for appearances in the area. Staff photo firefighters, in recognition of various services they've per- formed over the years. Deputy-Fire Chief Jim Lemieux says that the firefighters plan on restoring the bell, and mounting it on a cement pad. He added that they will ask town council for permission to place the restored bell outside the fire hall, where it will be used as a monument to deceased-firemen. Std indian a. a a PPP IVE CTT SII IE VT by Shirley Whittington to see her books worn out. unlimited access to them." Wednesday afternoon and the with her. tention: in Allenson's words. book is created. that way and it was fabulous." Beverly Allenson is one writer who is anxious "T want the books I write to be well-fingered and well read. I think classrooms should have a lot of books like this and the kids should have She was at the Midland Public Library on two dozen youngsters who came to visit with her plunged eagerly into the pile of books Allenson brought Bev Allenson talked with the kids, asked questions and answered them. The atmosphere was one of mutual affection and breathless at- Allenson began her writing for children with Mandy and the Flying Map--a book based on a real little girl she knew who was "'a map freak"', On Wednesday, she read her story to the children and then talked to them about how Bev Allenson came to Canada 10 years ago, after what she calls "my most exciting years-- teaching in inner city schools (in Australia and England) with other teachers that one could only call creative, lively rebels. We were convinced that integrated studies made sense. We taught guided tour of a new children's book by the author Bev Allenson, on Wednesday afternoon. Allenson likes to see her books wear out Soon after she came to Canada she began working with the Nelson Reading Development program, with books that emphasised that women were alive and well and could do almost anything they set their minds to. She wrote books about women who built houses, made sculptures, sold fish and worked as in veterinary medicine. Her next series (for Methuen) was about inner city kids from a variety of racial backgrounds. The books are a wonderful blend of fantasy and reality. In one, the kids get off at the 13th floor of their apartment building. The fact that there is no 13th floor allows the kids to enter into the world of fantasy where anything is possible. To heighten the sense of actuality in her books, Allenson and her collaborator have begun to illustrate their own books, using the camera. The layouts are original, bright and attractive and the books themselves, are soft covered and in- vitingly portable. As well as collaborating on books for children, Bev Allenson writes for children's television, and has contributed segments to Sesame Street. Sometimes the two medias overlap. She was one of the writers of The Dog Power Tower--a book which features Mr. Dressup, Casey and Fin- negan, of CBC-TV fame. Children love Bev Allenson's books. And they like her too. That was obvious at the Wednesday afternoon gathering at the Midland Public Library. a Personal tour Mike Hoy (left) and Paul Smiti (right) had a Ms. Allenson was at the Midland Public Library to talk about writing for children in books and television. 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