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I JUST cannot understand the' logic of Coun. Edwin Gretton, when he refers to the! development of the


had a lengthy conversation with1 him concerning the development of Dal e: Head, when he asserted he was all for opening up this site, “ to bring happiness to all incomers.” These were his- words


tainly calls for an explana­ tion. Several months ago I


and this was his ideal: Now he has turned a


concerned with the happi­ ness of people, why does he agree to-any develop­ ment other' than at West Bradford? Is this just another case -


complete political some­ rsault when he speaks of a “nasty scar” on the land­ scape should the develop­ ment of “an eyesore” take place at West Bradford. If Coun. Gretton is so


of “I am in full agreement with letting them all in, provided they do not come near me.” ? Surely, Coun: Gretton,


what is good for the goose is good for the gander. I salute your audacity but deplore your wisdom. Perhaps you can explain?


HORACE COOK Castle View, Clitheroe


LETTERS for publica­ tion must be accom­ panied by name and address as an indication of good faith, even if the writer wishes to use a nom-de-plume.


West Bradfords caravan park. His inconsistency cer­


Residents* anger on site ‘scar*jibe


, AT A recent meeting of the Ribble Valley Council’s Development


•: Sub-Committee, there i was a discussion on, ■ proposals for improve­ ment to.the Three Riv-.


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> ers Caravan Park, West Bradford. Coun; Gretton (Grindle-


ton and West Bradford) made serious disparaging r emarks which have angered residents on the site. To say that the site is


“already a nasty scar on the: landscape, and that further building would be even more of an eyesore,” either suggest that he has never seen it, even though he -resides in the area, or that his opposition is extre­ mely subjective that it approaches the realms of dishonesty.


LETTERS TO THE EDITOR


The residents on the site


: are well aware of any ! shortcomings that may exist for the time being, but resent the Councillor’s description “a scar on the landscape.”


The site is in a delightful


spot, nestling in wooden country and quite out of sight of anyone passing the park. In fact, it cannot be seen at all except perhaps from the slopes of. Pendle, and even then, only’ vag­ uely — roofs among the trees in the distance.


The gardens around each home are substantial


and very well kept and cul- t i v a t e d ' wi th l o v e ly rosebeds, and will compare very favourably with any development in the dis-; trict.


Many of the residents on


the site are mobile homes, occupied and owned- by retired workers, and also people still employed in the Clitheroe and surrounding district.


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mostly modern and expen­ sive caravans which1 are . well kept. None of us would elect to live in condi­ tions as suggested by ■Coun. Gretton.


The r emainde r are


This argument has to ignore the victim .


ONCE more we have a lengthy letter from Mr Frank Wilson in which the reader will search in vain for any sympathetic refer­ ence to the innocent vic­ tims of crime: Apparently ;we musn’t


(in . a letter, incidentally, with which Mr Wilson makes no attempt to deal) the abolitionist can only make out any sort of case by concentrating atten­ tion on the criminal and ignoring the victim lying on the ground with his head beaten in or his face blown away.


It’s a peaceful retreat with no vandals


FO L LOWIN G Coun. Gretton’s objections to a development at Three Riv­ ers Caravan Park, I would say that the park is hidden from public view, and not, therefore, an eyesore.


It is home to me and


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after working all day in a nearby town, it offers me peace and relaxation each evening.


Unl ike most of our


towns, here we have no vandalism, no violence, no obnoxious graffiti. Sel­ dom, if ever, are the police called to control either adults or children. In fact, I cannot recall' any such incident since I moved here.


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are senior citizens, some of them in poor health. There is always help available in our little community, and no-one would lie ill or in p a i n , u n n o t i c e d or unwanted.


me a town where com-, ments such as these can be stated as facts? We take a pride in our little homes and gardens, and do nothing to arouse or annoy


Can Coun. Gretton show


those living outside our community.


Perhaps Coun. Gretton


would like to 'consider again his adverse com­ ments about this park.)


MRS B. BRIGGS, 59 Pendle View, Three Rivers Park, West Bradford


Come and see our homes


WITH reference to the statement by Coun. Gret­ ton to Ribble Valley Coun­ c il’s Development Sub­ committee concerning Three Rivers Caravan Park, I challenge him'to see for himself the pride residents take in their homes and gardens. I hope he never comes up


here asking people to vote for him and that he will


have a good look around- Clitheroe, where he'will see some real eyesores.


INDIGNANT RESIDENT, Three Rivers Caravan Park


be horrid to the criminal, no matter how dastardly his treatment of his victim. As already pointed out


He now suggests that


we should concentrate on criminal compensation for the victim, even though he has to admit that “this is not always directly poss­ ible . . . ”


In fact, adequate com­


pensation for the victims- of violent crime is rarely possible and in the case of murder never so.


Claimin g th a t the


“appropriate penalty . . . does not consist of lower­ ing ourselves to the level of the criminal . . he ignores the fact that that is precisely what we are doing if we do not take every possible action in our power, including the use of


T h e y - Baugh a t fines


IT is quite obvious that Mr Wilson is one of the few


who believe in giving the criminal help and feeling sorry for a person because' of his or her background. Rubbish. I am sure'that


if the issue was put to:a vote among impartial offic­ ers and the public, the majority would vote for hanging and the birch. Making a criminal pay


through a fine is ridicul­ ous. .What payment is there for the loss of a loved one?


Criminals today receive


with — but not for the relatives. What do they feel like? Some court'cases take so


long that a lot of upheaval has died down as far as the public is concerned. But if you are ■ personally invol­ ved, the fact that the cul­ prit has got away with it is always with you. I think the police should


be, given more freedom in dealing with, criminals. How the police keep their hands off a person who has brutally beaten a child, or anyone else for that mat­ ter, is beyond me. In school as well, a clip


round the ears from a . teacher never did anyone any harm. To the couple who think '


that Coun. Ainsworth should not air his views in public, I say this. If there were more people, what­ ever their vocation, willing to speak their mind in the


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a fine and come out of court laughing to sign a cheque. For them it is then done


the ultimate deterrent, to protect the weak and inno­ cent members o f our society..


The complete answer to


•the abolitionist’s emotive talk about “demands for more brutal punishment" is that we have tried his methods over the last decade with the increas­ ingly deteriorating effect' on. law and order clearly present for all to see.


. With the obvious failure of Mr Wilson’s methods, it would seem that the time has come to try the alter­ natives.


FRANK S. L. MOON, 42 King Street,


Clitheroe


WHY I SIGNED


IN reply to the letter by. the Burtons in last week’s issue,,no doubt, there are many who agree with them that I should not have ; signed my letter “Mayor of . Cutheroe.” Why did I do it? You


may say it was vanity or egoism, but it was neither. Many people have asked: “What can we do to stop this violence that has got • progressively worse over the years?”


:» So I gave a lead by voic­


ing my opinion, believing that if I signed a letter as Mayor, the greater would be the impact. .Obviously it was. Are the Burton satisfied


with the present trend? Many Clitheronians are not, and it is on their behalf that I speak. Hav­ ing given a lead, if the- mumbling grows to g rumb l in g , and the grumbling grows to rumbling, then I think the prospective Parliamentary candidates would be fool ish not to take heed. Could it be that the Con­


servative and Labour can­ didates, wish to avoid giv­


ing their views? Is a vote more important than a


principle? There will be an election .


in May next year. If the people of Clitheroe, of which I am proud to sign myself “Mayor,” feel I have denigrated that posi­ tion, make no mistake, they will be my judge and jury, and rightly so, but I still.re-affirm what I wrote in my first letter — bring back hanging and birching for murder and acts of vio- ■ lence.


BOB AINSWORTH, MAYOR OF


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WITH the approach of Guy Fawkes night, many of your readers will-be sor­ ting out their unwanted oddments, completely una­ ware that instead of burn­ ing them they can be used in the fight against cancer. We are always pleased


, In addition, we are always grateful to receive all types of postcards — ’ old/modern, used/unused. Also postage stamps with: approximately half an inch of envelope around them. Bulk lots from offices are welcomed.


;■ Wewillbehappytotryto


repair broken jewellery, including beads, wrist and pocket watches, clocks, etc., or use for spare parts. All oddments are sold by publ ic auction and the money used for cancer research.•


. be pleased to receive other oddments, badges, medals, coins, rings, Forces items etc., we regret that we cannot use spectacles or modern: birthday /Christ­ mas cards.


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description had a modicum of truth in it, then he and the sub-committee must agree that attempts to improve this “scar” should


minu t e s o f -the sub: committee, we are una­ ware how far the remarks of Coun. Gretton have influenced the members. ' ■ We therefore appeal to


and even challenge, the sub-committee to visit the site before-the full council discusses the recommenda­ tion. We as ratepayers are


fully entitled that such remarks and opinions- are fully substantiated:


WILLIAM MAUNDERS, 58 Pendle View, Three Rivers Park, West Bradford


Riverside has had


praise MAY I suggest that the


Canadian who made the unsolicited and derogatory


■ remarks about our River­ side housing development shows both a lack of taste and good manners. The scheme has received


wide acclaim from the pub­ lic and professional people associated with the con­ tracting business. Many visiting represen­


tatives from Lancashire councils have been greatly


, impressed with the idea and the scheme itself. At the very worst, we


have removed an unsightly blot from the landscape and provided homes for people. But more than that, we


have provided the means for first-time buyers and young couples to set up


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