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SSE ee ee ne ee ee ee Se ee eS ?!. ee Se ee Oe ee ee ee ee ee ee ee en ee Be ee ee ae Oe ee a ee a i a a nL SN i iae Retna a Most obliging and helpful Dear Editor: It was with deep regret that I was informed on Friday, April 27, that Carol Dimock was leaving your paper. During my appointment, I have found Carol most obliging and helpful. When I was sworn into office on Dec. 5, 1983, Carol was there and in- troduced herself. At that time I developed a media-police relationship with her. Her articles were written true to facts and written with such ease. I wish Carol the best of luck in the long-term project and look forward to seeing and hearing from her again. Yours truly, R.W. Cummings, Chief of Police 30th annual reunion Dear Editor: ; The Royal Canadian Naval Association will hold its 30th Annual Reunion in Burlington June 29-30 July 1-2, 1984. A dinner and dance will take place on Saturday, June 30, at Central Arena, New Street. Guest of honour and speaker will be Rear Admiral Jeffry Brock. Also in attendance will be Ontario Lieut. Governor John B. Aird and RCNA Honorary President Commodore O.C.S. Robertson. M.C. for the evening will be Gordie Tapp of Hee Haw fame. A number of other social events have been organized both at the arena and the Burlington Branch club rooms. A parade will take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July ist from downtown Brant St. to Spencer Smith Park on Lake Ontario where a short service will precede casting of remembrance wreaths onto the Lake. Early registrations indicate that not less than 1,500 former naval personnel will attend this national event. Further information and registration ap- plications can be obtained from: -Jim McIntyre R.C.N.A. Burlington Br. 2440 Industrial St. Burlington, Ont. L7P 1A5 Phone (416) 335-4281 Many thanks to volunteers Dear Editor: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Huronia Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society, I wish to publically thank the many volunteers for their participation in the Red Cross Campaign during the month of March. The strength of any organization is people and funds. Even with the best technical equipment and resources, an operation such as the Red Cross cannot exist without dedication and generosity of many people. Although the goal of $10,000.00 was not met, the Huronia Branch was very pleased with the $7,500.00 it did raise. Again our sincere thanks to each of you who gave their time and money so generously in order that the Red Cross can continue with its humanitariian work to its fellow man. Yours sincerely, - Mary M. Gibson, chairman To my grown up son Dear Editor: I found this poem the other day when I was flipping through some old books. I thought it should be printed to help new parents and parents to be, to not make the same mistake I made. Perhaps if I had read this poem when my children were young I wouldn't have made the big mistake I did then and now regret. My hands were busy through the day I didn't have much time to play Writer isn't worried Dear Editor: I find it rather ironic that the week a multi- million dollar claim by Viet-Nam veterans against a major chemical company is settled out of court. the Hostess Company decides to show corporate good-will by putting full page ads in both local papers. Are they worried? I'm not worried? It'll all_come out in the crunch. Sincerely Paul Rollinson RR 1, Midland. Fibreglas zebras's leg broken The Jungle -- golf The animals were miniature golf course in fixed in cement this Midland's Little Lake year. 'The damage occurred last weekend. Last year Jungle Golf's gorilla and elephant Park has not opened for the 1984 season, but already one of the fibreglas animals has been damaged. The legs of a zebra were' broken. Jim Sebastian, one of the owners, speculated that the vandal or vandals must have used a car. were carried off. The owners" are thinking of spending $6,000 to erect a light for the area and surround it with a fence. The golf course opens _ this weekend. The little games you asked me to I didn't have much time for you I'd wash your clothes; I'd sew and cook But when you'd bring your picture book And ask me, please to share your fun I'd say A little later, son. I'd tuck you in all safe at night And hear your prayers, turn out the light Then tiptoe softly to the door I wish I'd stayed a minute more For life is short, and years rush past A little boy grows up so fast No longer is he at your side His precious secrets to confide. The picture books are put away, There are no children's games to play No goodnight kiss, no prayers to hear That all belongs to yesteryear My hands once busy, now lie still The days are long and hard to fill, I wish I might go back and do 'fhe little things you asked me to. By Alice E. Chase Take the time today! hanks for printing this. - Lisa Brown PGH births Penetanguish- ene General Hospital reports the following recent births: May 11, a _ boy weighing eight pounds 15!» ounces to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Berriault of Church Street, Penetanguishene; May 9, twin girls, five pounds once ounce and five pounds three ounces, to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Windross of Wyevale; And, also May 9, a girl weighing seven pounds two ounces, to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lacroix of Penetanguishene. V.C.R* 2 Winners Each Week © Win one of two Pacer Cordless Phones* © Each week is a separate contest. © Every $100. deposit you make toa savings or chequing account you'll receive one entry. 2 Grand Prize Draws! 1st Prize -- 14" Panasonic colour TV* and. 2nd Prize -- West Bend Gas Barbecue* Mayor rapped for his free coin policy Interference in my rights: mayor y MURRAY MOORE The special rights of the mayor of Midland, the centre of argument previously during the term of the present council, were argued again at Monday's meeting of town council. A majority of the council agreed that the mayor should not be able to give the town's papal coins as souvenirs to people he meets in his position as mayor. The mayor, as of yesterday, is required to submit a list of names before he can give away a coin. Vice-chairman of the finance and general government committee Alderman Patrick Kearns argued 'that giving away a papal coin is the same as giving a dollar bill. Each nickel coin costs the town 33 cents, and if spent in town before Sept. 15, can be ex- changed with the town for a dollar. The coin is legal tender until Sept. 15. At one point Mayor Allan Roach said the alderman's intent was only to undercut the office of the mayor, fostered by a personal dislike by the alderman of him. Alderman Kearns protested the mayor's accusation, saying that the remarks disturbed and upset him. The town council is bound to carefully spend the taxpayer's money, Alderman Kearns said. Giving away a coin that could be used for $1 debases the sold coins, and become a possible source of financial loss to the town, he said. The coins com- memorating Pope John Paul II's visit are as good as dollar bills in Midland until Sept. 15. Twenty-five thousand of the nickel coins have been minted and 10,000 to 11,000 have already been sold. A majority of council also agreed that the mayor may submit a list of names of people to whom he has already given papal coins, and be reimbursed. 'The mayor bought 100 coins and has given away the majority of them. Any member of council may submit for approval to council a list of names of people to whom that member would like to give a papal coin. The restriction on the mayor giving away papal coins ends on Sept. 15, when the coins are no longer legal tender. Alderman Kearns told the mayor that one-third of his salary is tax free and intended to be spent on expenses. The mayor told Alderman Dan Herbert that he wasn't giving away Midland lapel pins because he couldn't find any. The manufacturer has had an order to fill for some time, he said. The mayor said that he gave 70 coins to representatives of the CBC, OPP, and RCMP at a meeting at a Papal Visit committee meeting at the Shrine. Alderman Ian Ross questioned whether the mayor was then acting as a representative of the town or of the Papal Visit committee, and suggested that he might instead seek recom- pense from the Papal Visit Committee. "a don't know how' you draw the line." In a recorded vote, Deputy-reeve Claude Buck, and Aldermen Ian Ross, Patrick Kearns, Robert Jeffery and Dan Herbert outvoted the mayor, Reeve Bev Day, and Alderman Nancy Keefe. Alderman Miles Blackhurst is recovering from an operation. 'The town has taken in $12,000 in sales of coins: 60 silver coins, four gold coins, and 10,000 to 11,000 nickel coins. Mayor Roach has sent coins to MP Doug Lewis,, MPP Allan McLean, and Premier William Davis, and given coins to the chairman of Mitsubishi for his children and grandchildren. Another season for local , lawn bowlers Midland Lawn Bowling Club com- mences another season this coming Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. As usual the club is looking for new members. 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