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There is not a great deal new again this week. It seems as if we are slowly winding ourselves down as summer approaches. If your house is like ours, we are counting the days, eight as I write this column, until school ends, and sumrner vacation begins. Most of the organized activity will be ending soon only fo start again in September. Organized activity was the order of the day when, on Saturday, June 14, the residents of West Lynde gathered in Central Park for the Second Annual West Lynde Family Fun Day. Despite a sudden rain and thunder shower about an hour before the festivities were to begin, the-famed West Lynde luck held, and some 250 men, women and children were able to enjoy Fun Day under sunny skies and pleasant temperatures. The day itself featured races, throwing events, skipping contests, a baking contest, and a bicycle parade. The races began at 2 and continued for the next hour or so. For the nost part, competition was stiff, and each event was thrill- ing. The throwing events began at 3:15 and here again, competition was keen. The most popular event of the day had to be the Pie- in-the-Face throw. For a minimal charge (25 cents), people were given the opportunity to throw a whipped cream pie in the face of Mrs. Noble, and Messrs. Hoffman, Pelletier, Dawson, Giles, and Hopson of the W.L.C.A. Executive. Other poor, innocent bystanders were forced, under duress, to participate and have pies thrown at them, but I survived. It was a good day, well-attended, and it appeared as if everyone was enjoying themselves. The V..P. list included Councillors Emm, Gartshore, and Thompson. The only criticism, and not a serious one at that, that I might make relates to the timing of the Pie-in-the-Face event. If it had been delayed for 15-20 minutes it would have started coincidental with the arrival of the cou ncillors and they could have joined in the fun of the event. Speaking of councillors and councils, a tip of the Mealing hat goes out to-day to ourrepresentativeson Re- gional Council, Mayor Newman, and Councillors Emm and Goodwin. It seems our three men led a battie at a recent regional council meeting that lasted sixhours and resulted in the regional budget being sent back to committee for further cuts. They were objecting to a budget increase of 24% which would have hit Whitby harder than any other municipality in the region, and added an average $23 per year to our taxes. They deserve our support and congratulations because from all reports, they fought a very lonely battle. Why the rest of regional council is so anxious to add to our tax burden is beyond all comprehension. Speaking of things beyond comprehension, the same news report of the Whitby battle against regional expendi- ture carried the comment that school taxes will probably increase an average of $40 per year. Once again our pock- ets get picked, and we have very little to show for it. While I'm at it today, I would like to comment on a letter to the editor of thè Free Press which took me mildly to task for identifying Housing Minister Irvine as the man who could put to an end our two tower nightmare. On rereading the column of June 4, I find that my an- swer as to who could stop the development was abbreviated by what must have been a typographical error. Mr. Irvine could have halted the project by cutting off the money. Once halted for lack of suitable financing, then, council could have stepped in and forced negotiations to see what, if any, acceptable alternative could be found. By acting against the wishes or the people of Whitby, Mr. Irvine removed the first step in the process. By pouring taxpayers' money into what appears to. be an ill-conceived, and unnecessary housing development, Mr. Irvine has abdicated his responsibility as Minister of Housing. He has not done his job. By treating the people of Whitby in a most shameful fashion when he met with them, Mr. Irvine again has not done his job, and has left himself and his government , operi to charges of arrogance. In summary, then, I agree that Mr. Irvine is not the sole culprit. But, hie is a culprit, and his actions to date deserve no defence. Well, bye for now. See you next week. And keep those letters coming in folks. AND WITH CATERING FACILITIES 415 M.cKENZIE AJAX, BOX 113 Phone 683-7891 or 839-474 Weddings, Stags, Office or House Parties, Banquets, Conventions, Dances. Receptions, oflI Tvpes Q. I worked as a clerk in a discount store, but the last thing I expected to be discounted was my wages. We are paid every Friday. This Friday I not only got my paycheque, but also a notice that as of that day my services would no longer be required. It seems that business has been bad, and the store decided to cut back on staff. But I think that I'm entitled either to notice or to an extra week or two of pay. Arn I right? WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1975, PAGE 7 Q. I'm 17 years old. When I left home last surimer, I got a small apartment. I've gotten tired. of living alone, and I want to move out. Can my landlord enforce the lease against me? A. Under the Age of Majority and Accountability Act of 1971, the age of majority in Ontario for civil purposes is now 18, where it formerly was 21. This mearts that you are still a minor. Now normally a contract entered into by a minor is not enforceable against him unless he ratifies it after he reaches the age of majority or unless it is a contract foi necessities. Necessities include food, clothing and shelter. A lease can be seen as a contract to provide you shelter, and so it is binding, even though you are under age. "These questions and answers, based on Ontario law, are published to inform and not to advise. No one should try to apply or interpret the law without the aid and advice of a. trained expert who krows the' facts, since the facts of each case may change the applicatiorn of the law." A. You are entitled to notice or to pay in lieu of notice provided you have been working for more than 3 months and have not been fired for misconduct or wilful disobedience. You are not entitled to notice or to pay in lieu of notice if you have merely been laid off and the layoff is for less than 13 weeks. However, if the termination is permanent, you are entitled to a notice determined by the length of your employment: a week's notice for an employee for between 3 months and 2 years; 2 week's notice for between 2 and 5 years; 4 week's notice for between 5 and 10 years, and 8 week's notice for 10 years or more. IfySuame65 orolderasu have Iived here for the past year, lmst prescription drugs can be free.aÀ0mi ihis is what Ontario Us doing for you to get them. Effective August 1, we have a new law in Ont ario. It will allow almost everyone who is 65 or older and has been an Ontario resident for at least the past 12 months to receive most prescription drugs free. That means prescriptions written by physician or dentist and filled in Ontario. Only those drugs listed in Ontario's Drug Benefit Formulary are free. Here is who is eligible: Ontario residents who receive Old Age Security. If you are 65 or older and are presently receiving an Old Age Security cheque from the federal gov- ernment, you will automatically receive your new Drug Benefit Eligibility Card before August 1. (And, of course, if you are already getting a drug benefit card, you will continue to get one.) You don't have to do anything about it. Ontario residents not receiving-Old Age Security. If you are 65 or older, and have lived in Ontario for at least the past year but less than 10 years, you too are entitled to Ontario's prescription drug benefits. But because we don't know who you are, you'll have to apply for the drug benefit card - at your pharmacy or from the Ministry of Health. After you're enrolled, you'll automatically receive your drug benefit card. Here's how Drug Benefit works. There are more than 1,500 prescription drugs listed in the Ministry of Health's Drug Benefit Formu- lary. When you visit a physician or dentist, tell him you qualify for the Drug Benefit so that he can prescribe medication from the Formulary. Then, give your Drug Benefit Card to the pharmacist. Your pharmacy will keep your card. But you can have it returned - in case you move or want to go to a different pharmacy. No cost to you. When you get your prescription, you pay nothing. The pharmacist will be paid by your Ontario govern- ment. In Ontario, we wish you the best of health. And we're doing something about it. So if you need to apply (and most people don't), pick up your Drug Benefit application form at your pharmacy, or write to: Ministry of Health Drug Benefit Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 2S3 For more information, telephone (free of charge) by dialing "0" and asking the operator for Zenith 8-2000. Residents within the Metro Toronto local calling area should dial 965-8470. Ministry of Health Frank Miller, Minister Government of Ontario William Davis, Premier I . M I