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7 Letters to the January 10, 1976 Dear Editor: It used to be that anyone who disagreed with a speaker or The Establishment was promptly dubbed a "Cummu- nist". Now that the term "Com- munist" is out of style, other denigratin terms are used. Twice this year, Mayor Garnet Rickard of the Town of Newcastle has tagged me with an opprobristic identification. In January 1975 after the Town Council debate on the Zondervan land matter, the following appeared in the press "Mayor Rickard Brands ouneillor Lyall's Remarks 'Totally Irresponsible'." In December 1975 - a few short weeks ago, Mayor Ric- kard defending his favorite hobby horse - Regional Water and Sewer Rates - was quoted as the following "Ma- y oRickard Wants egion ates Lyall's Voting Confu- sed." F1if[ The first time I am descri- bed as "Totally Irrespon- sible." The second time I am described as "Confused." To both accusations I reply "Like heck I am" for the following reasons. My purported "Total Irres- ponsib'lity" in connection with the Zondervan case. If any fair minded person would care to delve into the Zondervan matter whereby a piece of agriculture zoned and in Clar e Township was cut up for residential pur- poses, they would come to the same conclusion that I did concerning the action. If anyone is interested in so dong, please contact me as I have a file on the subject. My conclusion on the Zon- dervan matter was far from Irresponsible." If the terrn is to be used in the Zondervan case, it should be hung on high placed former and current municipal offi- cials who were and stil are - up to the last meeting of the cc* MOTrORS RENAULTI 1 S t l t I'. Highway mieage according to EPA. SALES& SERVICE 728-0181 160 SIMCOE (AT LLOYd OsWA stadards Editor Newcastle Council - tryn to conclude the matter to their satisfaction. This is being done despite the objections of William McAdams, Regional Commis- sioner of Planning and Deve- lopment who bas stated that the subject lands do not conform to either the Draft Official Plan or the proposed District Plan. The Zondervan action also does not conform to the Clark zoning By-law that is still in effect. Now to Mayor Rickard's stand on Regional Water and Sewer Rates and "Lyall's Voting Confused." Regional rates for water and sewers as desired by Mayor Rickard would mean that taxpayers while paying for their current use for water and sewers would also be pa ing the capital costs for w atever new water and sewer plants Region politi- cians would choose to build in the future. If Rickard's Regional Rates came about then the people today in Newcastle would - when and if the rates came into effect - be paying the capital costs of building the new water and sewer plants of tomorrow. These new plants would only benefit the land speculators who now own the raw land in the Town of Newcastle and the Region of Durham. w to the pattern of my votîng at the Region meeting held December 15th, 1975 when this matter of Rickard's Regional Rates were debated. uring that day, three options were presented to Regional Council for Council's choice. Some choice it was - every one of the three options would result in the same conclusion. Costs would rise for users of water and sewer services because debt repay- ments for future new water plants, future new sewer plants and future new under- ground pipes to service the speculator owned raw lands were included in the three options. Realizing this was a Hob- son's Choice, I voted "NO" right across the board on all votes and the votes were recorded. I did this because in my considered opinion, present water and sewer costs to taxpayers should be based on resent services, present de- enturing, present govern- ment agreements, present operating and present admini- strative costs. The matter of future ex pan- sion of the community and the connective capital c9sts for future water and sewage plants and future pipe costs? This is another matter to be debated at another time. As it stands now, Rickard and others want the present taxpayers through their pre- sent water and sewer bills to pay for the future building of water and sewer services needed by land developers. Lyall and any other com- mon sense persons, insist that the totals on current and future water and sewer bills reflect the "NOW" costs for these services. If, in the future - and it is a big "If" owing to present economic conditions - if the taxpayers and future Town Councils see the need of expansion, fine but let the needed water and sewer services required by land speculators be paid for by the speculators in some equitable manner. This manner must be fair to the present taxpayers, and to the potential home b er. may at times be expostula- tory and unorthodox but "Totally Irresponsible" or "Confused" I am not. Sincerely, KennethE. Lyall, Regional Councillor, Newcastle, Orono and Clarke. 168 Francisco Madero, Cuautla, Mor. Mexico. December 23rd, 1975 Dear Mr. John James: I thank you very much for sending the paper; we re- ceived the first ones today since our arrival here on October 22nd. We are much better off in the sunshine here in this country of eternal youth and spring. I am teaching singing in two elementary schools owned by the church, and two small high schools, as well as a few organists, and interest- ing pupils, and playing in the episcopal church. Y our paper comes to us like a letter from home. Yours sincerely, Frances Sutton BETHANY Mrs. Irene MacDonald has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Ida air, of Peterbo- rough. Mrs. Fair is recupera- ting from surgery on her leg. Mr. and Mrs. W. McMahon have returned home after spending the holiday season in Saskatoon and surrounding area. Reeve George Neals attend- ed the "Operation Restraint" conference for Municipal and School Board representatives held in Barrie on January 7. Mr. Darcy McKeough, Mini- ster of Finance, Mr. Tom Wells, Minister of Education, and other ministers were speakers for this occasion. There was exceptional atten- dance with Victoria County having nearly 100 per cent attendnce. Mixed Bowling The first evening of bowling in Millbrook by the Bethany teams was wel attended wit 35 persons attending. High Lady Single was Diane Wilson 226, and Men's High Single was Steven McGill 236. Ladies High Triple Diane Wilson 619. Men's High Triple Steven McGill 663. Games over 200 - Ruth Sinclair 214; Sandra Ashby 203. Senior Citizens Bi-Weekly Bowling High Lady - Margaret White. High Man - Pete Rowett. Runners-up - Florrie Driver and Pete Borrow. Ladies Tuesday Afternoon High Lady - Bunny Am- brose. Runner-up - Margaret Weatherilt. Benefit Dance A Benefit Dance was held in the Parish Hall, Bethany on Saturday evening in aid of Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Williams and family and Mr. and Mrs. Major Anderson who lost all their personal belongings as well as their homes and furniture in the Christmas Day fire in the village. Mr. Williams thanked all the organizations and people for their rnost generous contribu- tions and help in the way of furniture, clothing, and money. le also thanked the comrnittee in charge of the dance and Mr. Ken Hum and the Fugitives, Omernee, who kindly donated their evening and time to provide the music to a capacity crowd. Mr. Anderson thanked everyone for their help, also. The comrnittee were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bragg, Mr. and Mrs. Adidison Scott, Rev. and Mrs. Gordon Ficko, Mr. and Mrs. George Neals, Mr. and Mrs. Jirn Kioepfer, Rev. and Mrs. Wayne Catterton, Mr. and Mrs Ken Sinclair, Mrs. Doug Smelt, Mr. Frank White and Mr. and Mrs. Harold White, Mr. John Eakins, MPP. The Williamns family plan on moving into their new home later this week and the Andersons have a place to go to very soon. The community wishes both families Good Luck for the future, A pprove Bylaw to Permit Borrowmg With the total amount of the estimated revenues of the municipality as set forth in the estimates adopted for the year 1975 bein .7.888.227. New- castle Council Jan. 5 passed the usual bylaw to permit the borrowing of up to $3 million for the purpose of meeting current expenditures of the municipality until taxes have been collected. Agriculturail News By AO. Dalrymple, Agricultural Representative 1975 FARM TAX REDUCTION PROGRAM This is 6th year 'of the Program by whicb the Ontario Government provides tax as- sistance to owners of genuine farm properties in the pro- vince. The assistance equals 50 per cent of the total municipal taxes on farm property and all owners wishing to partici- pate must return the applica- tion form with the certificate completed and signed. The program is established under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and is the joint responsibility of this Minstry and the Ministry of Treasury, Economics and International Affairs. We understand that most farmers should have received the tax application form in the mail, but in case anyone hasn't, perhaps a few comments might be in order. You must reside in Ontario and own the property which is assessed as a farm for the 1975 taxation year. The land must now be used as part of a farm operation that produces farm products valued at not less than $2,000 in a normal productive year. At least 50 per -cent of your 1975 munici- pal taxes must have been paid and you must be prepared to certify that you meet all of these requirements. Anyone who has sold or purch ased this property during the year of 1975, may make application for the total 1975 assistance, but when payment is received, it must be apportioned between the other owner and yourself in the same ratio as the 1975 property taxes were appor- tioned. I would also point out that this assistance must be repaid if the property or any part thereof ceases to be assessed as a farm in or before 1985, by reason of its deveiopment for resi.dentiai, industrial or com- mercial purposes. If this development occurs, the assis- tance accepted or the applica- tion part thereof if only a portion is developed must be repaid together with 8 per cent interest per annum by the person owning the property at the time it is reassessed. The assistance need not be reported as a reduction of taxes under the Ontario Pro- perty Tax Credit Plan in your annual income tax return. If you do have any uestions on the program, then you should write to the Subsidies Branch, Ministry of Treasury, Economics and Intergovern- mental Affairs, 56 Wellesley Street West, Toronto M7A 2R8 or telephone 416 965-7994. Thursday, January 15 10:00 a.m. - Fertilizers and Manures; 1:15 p.m. - Implica- tion on F1'armer o thie Revised Code of Practice - Urban Development Service Corri- dors at Ontario Government Bldg., Lindsay. Friday, January 16 and 17 Ontario Jersey Club Annual Meeting - Holiday Inn, Wind- sor. Saturday, January 17 1:00 p.m. - Central Ontario Rabbit Producers' Meeting, A ricultural Office, Bowman- vi le. Monday, January 19 Durham Holstein Club Di- rectors' Meeting, 10:30 a.m., A riculture Office, Bowman- vi le. Tuesday, January 20 9:45 a.m. - Swine A.I. Training Course - Public Area - Western Ontario Breeders - Hwy. 59 - 3 miles north of Woodstock. Thursday, January 22 2:00 p.rm. - All Breed Swine Sale - Stratford Fairgrounds. DA y tlt8AND.. AND A N/INETEEN-e/R-AO-DAY DeWitt Mobile Welding 46 Uaberty St. N. 623-5703 Bowmanville Friday, January 23 Durham Junior Farmer Dance - 8:00 p.m. - Solina Hall - $2.00 per person. Monday, Januarv 26 Jim DaIrymple, Ô.M.A.F. Swine Specialist will visit Durham County Office, Bow- manville. Tuesday, January 27-30 Canada Farm and Indus- trial Equipment Show - Coli- seum, C.N.E., Toronto. Wednesday, January 28, 29 8:30 - 4:30 - Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Associa- tion Annual Meeting, Valhalla Inn, Kitchener. Thursday, January 29 9:45 a.m. - Swine A.I. Training Course, O.M.A.F. office, Arthur, Ontario. Thursday, February 5 Peterborough Pork Confer- ence, Rock Haven Motel. EN1NISKIL L EN The strong, cold east wind caused the wind chill factor which lowered the celsius temperature considerably but it was not a deterrent to 40 folks who assembled for the Sunday a.m. church service and 50 members of the younger generation at the S.S. session. Meta Read presided at the organ and was joined by four charming lady members of the Sr. Choir who led in singîng a new hymn "Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me". Our minister based his child- ren's story and sermon on Matthew 2 which he read in unison with the congregation. He explained first the signifi- cance of Epiphany, the first special day o the year, which is a reminder of the Magi visit to Baby Jesus. Then his sermon "Beware ofTHerod" was a warning to caution his listeners to beware of modern Herods, e.g. 1. Class Distinc- tion, 2. Race, Culture, Intelli- gence Consciousness, 3. Mo- ney, greed and prestige, 4. Power and autborîty as these undermine God's work. In conclusion Rev. Bigby encour- agingly counselle is people to stay close to God to overthrow evil and share in the victory. The S.S. period was opened by Allan Ashton and Brian McGill at the piano who were assisted by the other members of Shirley Drapers Sr. Class who "stole the show" with their intriguing Puppet show from the choir alcove. Please note! From the pulpit our minister extended a weicometo Helen Millson, our most recent axquisition as a neighbor. If anyone would like to join the Confirmation Class, kindly get in touch with the minister. The annual congregational meeting of our church will be Sun., Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Many reoorts are stil out- standing, kîndly hand them in as early as possible. Also auditors request is for trea- surer's books before Jan. 24th. Our corres ondent was sad- dened and sîocked with the news of the sudden death of ber nephew, the late Sherman Davis of Calander who is the son-in-law of the late Elva Griffin (Bradley). May we extend our sincerest sym- pathy to his wife Mary Adeline, his three sons and one daughter and all other rela- tives in the Griffin connection. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gimb- lett, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Langmaid, Solina were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Roy McGill. Mr. and Mrs. Everton White, R.R. Bowmanville, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bowman, En- field, Mr. R. Ormiston, were Tuesdaysupper guests of Mr. and Mrs.M. Staînton. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sharp, Mrs. Ivan Sharp, called at the Turner-Porter funeral home to pay their respects to the late Jack Montgomery, a nephew of Adam, our sym- pathy to the Sharp families. Mr. and Mrs. H. McGill had an enoyable visit with Mrs. SadieBlett at ber apartnent at Bowmanville. Mrs. Earl Trewin attended a miscellaneous shower for a bride-to-be, Miss Diane Taylor at Bowmanville. Messrs. Walter and Law- rence Taylor were supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Taylor before going back to 0...a uelph. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Tabb, Bowmanvil le were F riday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Leadbeater. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Taylor, accompanied Mrs. Lloyd Sie- mon, Haydon, who attended the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Tennyson Samnells, held at the United Church, Blackstock. Congra- Do You Need Money? $2,000 - $50,OOO - 1st, 2nd or 3rd Mortgages - Cut Your Payments in Half - Consolidate All Your Loans - Pay Off an Existing Mortgage - Combine 2 Mortgages into One - Purchase or Improve Property Any Worthwhile Purpose Farms-Commercial - Residential Mike Coughlin Tel. 705-743-2501 Great NorthernFinancial Corp. - SAME DAY APPROVALS - Section Two tulations to Mr. and Mrs. Samells. Mr. and Mrs. Les Taylor, Burketon, were recent callers at Mr. and Mrs. Earl Trewins. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wright and baby Jeffrey, Pontypool, Miss Karen Mal- ley, Toronto, were Saturday evening callers at Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wri ght's. January birth ays come in doubles for Margaret and Orville Ashton as ey obser- ved these with parties for Orville Ashton and Harry Worden one of which was hosted by a family friend Sam Pankhurst of Ashburn. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sweet returned home after spending a most enjoyable holiday combined with business in San Francisco, California. Jay and Cory Sweet remained at home with Miss Betty Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wright, and baby Jeffrey, Pontypool, Miss Karen Mal- ley, Toronto, Master Brooke Clemens, Hampton, were Sat- urday evening tea guests of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Oxfords, Hampton. WESLEYVILLE The week of January 4th, 1976 was one of brisk Canadian winter. In this area just enough snow to make the country look clean and not enough to make bad roads. Snowmobilers, too, had suffi- cient for their sport. In spite of some fall all day Sunday there seemed little accummulation this ast weekend. Life in the bird world shows the same violence as in that part of humanity where every- man is for himself. The other day a female cardinal struck a window and was stunned but not killed. The owner of the The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, January 14, 1976 7 feeder rushed out to rescue it before a cat got it. but a snrikec beat ner to it. He dropped it when scared off, but after it was placed on a windowsill, immediately re- turned for it. This is not the first time this beautiful look- ing bird bas been seen watching feeders but in fair- ness to it, birds taken were sick or maimed. Eight members of the con- gregation assisted at the service in Welcome United Church on Sunday morning, with ushering and greeting the congregation at the door. The choir san? a special arrange- ment of' Need Thee Every Hour" and the message for the children was one of encour- a ement to make their lives t e best possible. Rev. R. Bartlett's sermon for the morning concerned the source) of help for us when we r depressed._The message of the lovely flowers was in remem- brance of the late Jack Elliott, faithful member and friend. Junior choir practice was held following the service. Mr. and Mrs. Max Wilson and Ron Richards of Port Hope were at the home of Mrs. E. Barrowclough on Thursday evening of last week to discuss a future meeting of the Historical Society for which they are responsible. Rodney Payne returned at the beginning of the month, from a three week visit to the Br. Isles, He experienced some inclement weather while there but missed the hurri- cane. He spent two weeks on the border between England and Wales and the third week in Glasgow and other places in Scotland. WHAT'S CHEAPER THAN A RABBIT, QUICK AS A CIVIC, AND HAS A WIDER BACK SEAT THAN A PACER AND GETS 50 MILES TOTHE GALLON*? THE RENAULT 5 Twice a Year's Enough That's why MURRAY JOHNSTON'S MEN'S WEAR SHOP in DOWNTOWN OSHAWAstagesonly 2 SALES A YEAR. But, the smart shoppers in the Oshawa Area know that this SALE IS FOR REAL.Theywait for it-they buy at it and they are happy with it. Join the smart buyers --our SALE starts THURSDAY 15th January at the same old stand - 8 Simcoe Street North Oshawa. Christmas Seals Christmas Seals were handled by Courier Service this year, and we trust you received your Seals. If you have not sent in your contribution, it would be very much appreciated if you would endeavour to send in as soon as possible before the campaign closes on January 31st. Thank you for your interest and support. DURHAM REGION TB AND RD ASSOCIATION "The Christmas Seal Organization" c-o Bank of Nova Scotia Oshawa. 1 r