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Editorials Information-honestly, openly and freely shared- is the hallmark of democracy Pilgrimage pays off BACK IN ROME last weekend following his history-making, coast-to-coast pilgrimage to Canada, Pope John Paul II is quoted as saying, he was surprised by the overwhelming enthusiasm displayed by the millions of Canadians who greeted him. He shouldn't have been since Canadians, by and large, are a friendly people. It has been estimated, a quarter of Canada's population turned out to see the Pontiff while millions more saw the Holy Father on television during his first ever papal visit to Canada. We here in the very Heart of Huronia can be doubly pleased in the knowledge, Pope John Paul II considered Huronia the most beautiful moment of his Canadian visit. It was at the Martyrs' Shrine, the Pope was presented with an Indian's highest honour, an eagle feather, as a '"'warrior'"' who had shed blood for peace. The Bishop of Rome's gruelling 12-day visit to Canada went a long way in healing all the divisions that have developed over the centuries between natives and other Canadians. Won't be missed THE FORMER LIBERAL government's Sportspool lottery was axed a few days ago by the new Conservative government. It probably won't be missed very much. With the demise of Sportspool, the federal government is no longer in the lottery business. Enough lotteries abound at the provincial level. Lotteries have been described as a tax on the poor and, in light of the poor odds, an idiot tax. Basically harmless and fun to play at casually but not a particularly good investment on a larger scale. The federal government spent a lot of money setting up Sportspool and paid its administrators handsomely by all reports. It didn't make money for the taxpayers, it lost it. Reason enough to axe it before more good taxpayers' money was thrown after bad. The search goes on for top industrial achievers Frank Miller S* WILL YOU SECURITY GUYS QUIT FOLLOWING ME AROUND A PRAYER OF JOHN PAUL IZ WHILE IN HURONIA a" =-- l = ( \ A>, rege : e yi ; ll WAVE AT ME DADpy ! The search is on again for Ontario's top industrial achievers. Industry and Trade Minister Frank Miller today announced the opening of nominations for the 1985 Province of Ontario Industrial Achievement Awards. Winners are being sought in five categories: Export of manufactured goods, export of services, product development, managing technological change, and selling in Canada. Miller invited companies per- forming outstandingly well in these categories to apply to the nearest field office of the ministry before Nov. 1. The list of nominees will go to a panel of judges made up of private- sector executives, industry association officers and _ senior ministry officials. Award winners will be named and honored at a ceremony in Toronto in early March. This is the second year of the awards program. To be eligible, a company must be an Ontario-based manufacturer, provide manufacturing-related services, or participate in in- ternational capital projects with significant Ontario content. The firm must have been in business for at least three years, be financially sound with annual sales of $1 million or more, and provide a product or service with significant Canadian content. Interested business people are urged to contact any of the 18 field offices of the ministry. Offices are in Ottawa, Brockville, Kingston, Peterborough, Willowdale, Orillia, Mississauga, Kitchener, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Owen Sound, London, Windsor, Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Sault Ste.Marie and Thunder Bay. Their telephone numbers are in the blue pages of local telephone directories. You still have time to enter Dear Editor: Friends of the Trent-Severn Waterway would iike to remind everyone the deadline to submit photo's to their contest is quickly approaching. We urge you to look through your pictures, taken over the last year, and choose a favourite. Listed below are the entry rules: 1. This contest is open to all interested photographers. (Except Board and Employees of Friends of the Trent-Severn Waterway). 2. Photographs must be related to the Trent- Severn Waterway. They may be scenic, historic, technical or recreational with the primary interest of the photograph having emphasis on an aspect of the Waterway anywhere from Trenton to Port Severn. 3. Minimum acceptable print size is 5" x 7": Maximum acceptable print size is 16" x 20'. Prints may be mcunted but not matted or framed. 4. All entries must be clearly marked on the back with contestant's name, address and phone number and packed well to prevent damage. 5. All photographs submitted shall become the property of the FTSW who shall have the right to use them for advertising and promotion of the Trent-Severn Waterway at their sole discretion. 6. All photographs used for above purposes will bear takers name and show credit to taker. Dear Editor: As a visitor to your fine city, I feel duty bound to let you and the people of Midland know what goes on behind your back. On March 24, 1984, I was an overnight guest in your town. There were many house guests and some were forced to park on the residential street. The police issued parking tickets to every out of town car and skipped every local car from the Midland area. I could not help but wonder why this happened. When I questioned your police department as to why we were ticketed, I was informed of your snow removal and continuous parking by law - Quota Club says thanks Dear Editor: The Quota Club of Huronia wishes to thank your coverage of our fashion show for the hearing impaired. You did a great job and it helps our service organization. I would also like to thank the staff of Here's Look'n Atcha, Voorzangers and the hospitality and generosity of the Highland Friendship Inn. Without these wonderful people plus our hard working quotarians our fashion show wouldn't have been such a success. Also all your lovely people who bought our tickets so that we are able to help the hearing and speech impaired. Thank you all -Margaret Douglas President 7. Judges will be appointed by the Peterborough Photographic Society, who are members of the National Association for Photographic Art. 8. The decision of the judges is final. 9. Entries must be submitted not later than October 31, 1984 to the FTSW Office. 10. Classes: Under 15 years Prizes: Ist - $50. 2nd - $35. 3rd - $25. 1st - $100. 2nd - $75. 3rd - $50. 11. Ribbons will be awarded for honourable mentions. All are welcome to participate in this wonderful opportunity to develop your photographic talents and at the same time promote awareness of this beautiful Waterway system. Mail all entries to:The Friends of the Trent- Severn Waterway Box 572 Peterborough, Ontario K9J 626 The objectives of the FTSW is to promote the recreational, natural and historical heritage of the Trent-Severn Waterway. -For more information contact: Sharon Smith (705) 742-2251 Over 15 years Cheque is in the mail, but... Aside from the fact that this was an exceptionally warm evening (above 55 degrees F and not a flake of snow on the ground and you can check your own records.) and the fact that no tires were chalked to prove that the cars were continuously parked this does not answer the fact that the out of town cars were ticketed and local cars were not. I can only surmise that the police knew that for $13 I and the other out of towners would not return to fight these charges in your court. I cannot help but wonder how often this type of thing which I may add borders on harassment goes on. Surely the people of Midland do not want or need this type of financial funding nor do you need to have your fine reputation marred. The cheque is in the mail, the damage is done, I am almost afraid to sign the letter for fear of what else your local force can and would do to a guest of your city. Regards, -Scott Kindree P.S. A neighbour in Simcoe South. The Penetanguishene Citizen welcomes Letters to the Editor. They must be legible, signed (by hand), and carry the writer's address and telephone number for verification. Pen names are not allowed and anonymous letters will not be published. Letters published by this newspaper do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper, its publisher or editor. Letters | Penetanguishene Citizen Published by Bayweb Limited every Wednesday at 75 Main Street, Penetanguishene, Ontario / 549-2012 Second Class Mail Registration Number 2327 'Page .6, Wednesday, Septemben 26,.1984 Publisher: Andrew Markle Editor: Peter Spohn Editorial Staff: Murray Moore Randy Butineau Douglas Reed Production Foreman: Jim Robb Production Staff Jessie Crowe Angie Grasic Elizabeth Clark Advertising Manager:Bob Finch Advertising Staff: Joe Harpell, Linda Ladd Circulation Manager: Arnold Burgher Administration: June Robbins, Diane Moore EL