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2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 31st, 1978 Orono Weekly Times SAVE THE ROD AND SPOIL THE CHILD There has been an old adage, Save the Rod and Spoil the child, that has been passed down from generation to generation with very little dispute of the validity of the adage. It would appear that the Province of Ontario has run onto the saying and in effect have been making application of the adage in recent legislation. First we congratulate the province in their regulation of not allowing alcoholic beverages in some of the provincial parks, on a trial basis. It was a stand long overdue especially when so many people were not able to enjoy the parks for simple camping and picnicing. The recent changes in the liquor laws of this province and especially those relating to infractions of drinking and driving are likewise commendable. The province is taking a stronger line against such infractions and for this they are to be commended. Public highways should not be used by those incapable of operating a vehicle due toconsumption of liquor. The safe use of the highways by the responsible driver is the ultimate goal and in this there is no room for those that wish to drive and drink. We commend the province in using the rod in this case. A LESSON IN PLANNING The Planning and Development Committee meeting on Monday night of the Town of Newcastle came close to becoming an educational classroom in planning. After only two weeks on the job Leslie Kristof, newly appointed planning director for the Town, showed he had a good grasp on the handle of planning and was direct in answering questions and presenting his view point. Time after time at the meeting with Leslie Kristof informing council members on procedures, policies and practices in planning it was as if one had returned to the classroom. His remarks were positive and backed with what appears to be an unlimited amount of experience. It was refreshing and what we believe this Town needs to untangle the planning jungle we seem to have entered. From all indications it does appear that the Town does have a qualified planning director. It is now to be hope that council members recognize this fact and allow Kristof to do his job without political interference. We don't need another planner entering the wrong movie.: (Continued from page 1) CLAIMS TOWN WILL BE BANKRUPT (Continued from page 1) Kristof said that it seemed to him that promises made by the Town and the Ontario government to developers that the population in New- castle Village would be much greater than the 7000 figure. The planner said in meeting with one developer and OHAP representative it was pointed out that the il persons per acre just does not work out. Kristof further said that there were plans for senior citizen development in Newcastle as well as subsidized family units and that neither of these could come about under the 11 persons per acre criteria. Leslie Kristof also pointed out that once a promise is made or an action indicated it is very difficult to reverse the intentions. In answering a question from Counc. Taylor on what was wrong with il persons per acre in the Village Kristof answered it was merely a matter of economics. He said to follow 11 persons per acre it would require a large size single family residential dev- elopment which no one could afford and that this would not meet the requirements of the people who are seeking hous- ing. He also pointed to the increased cost of servicing. "I have a feeling that something went wrong some- where", said Kristof who has been with the Town for only two weeks. Mayor Rickard said that in the design for Newcastle it was not a matter of high rise development. He also said that services were now in the ground but not yet totally approximately 9 per cent for the year 1978. The average assessment of $3,000 in the Township will have the tax bit increase to $596.00 from $548.40 in 1977. ELDORADO STUDYING HOPE TWP. SITE It has been reported that Eldorado Nuclear Ltd. will further study a Hope Township site for the proposed $100 million refinery which was turned down for the Port Granby site. The Hope Township site is directly north of the Wesléyville Hydro Generating Plant. Investigations are also underway in Blind River and Sudbury. Eldorado informed a Port Hope committee and M.P. Allan Lawrence of this action. CHARGED AFTER INCIDENT IN ORONO James Albert Tennant, Main St., Orono has been charged with the dangerous use of a firearm following an incident on Main St., Saturday night. He is to appear in Bowmanville court on June 21st. Police said a man fired a shot in the direction of an apartment and then another at a van before smashing the rifle on the pavement. Police said the man had been arguing with Peter McCullough also of Main Street Orono around 10 p.m. Saturday. The man who had been drinking, said the police, went and got a .22 Cooey rifle. The two shots were fired. Police seized 14 rounds of ammunition. PANCAKE BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY The Orono Firefighters are holding their annual pancake breakfast this coming Saturday morning. Its pancakes, syrup, sausages and coffee on the menu along with the usual cheery greetings from all sides. BACK ON DUTY IN ORONO The Town of Newcastle Meter-Maid is back in the Village controlling parking and will remain on the job until such time as council makes a definite decision on just who is to look after the parking regulations in Orono and Newcastle Village, the Meter-Maid or the Regional Police. The Finance committee as of Monday night had held two sessions on the issue with council turning back a decision of the committee. The committee was again in session Tuesday morning for further discussion of the issue. MOSPORT SUEING OVER GRAND PRIX Mosport launched a $3 million lawsuit last week which claims their rights were violated when proposals were.made to hold the Grand Prix in Montreal this year. The company claims Labatt's Limited agreed in writing to sponsor the Grand Prix at Mosport from 1977 through to and including 1979. Mosport does expect to have one of its best summer programs this year. completed. Kristof said the density of population should at least be 20 persons per acre to be economical and he would suggest 25 persons per acre. Chairman of the Planning Committee said he had to agree with the planner and that he had met with OHAP representatives who were aware of the problem in planning for the Newcastle Village. Kristof also pointed out that the Il persons per acre was in conflict with both OHAP and the Ministry of Housing financing. He said it would be impossible to construct an OHAP subdivision with il persons per acre. He is to meet with both the Regional Planning and, Public Works departments to further dis- cuss this matter. The committee approved the plan of sub-division under consideration the Village re- ducing the size of the develop- ment to 21 lots from 30 lots due to the fact that Ontario Hydro was taking part of the land for the transmission line corridor. The committee also supported 15 persons per acre for the development. It was pointed out at the meeting that the District plan for the Village had not bee completed but Kristof pointed out that this was a small isolated development Where only residential development could go. SAM AT QUE Report from Queen's Park Sam Cureatz, M.P.P., Durham East1 Proposals for new liquor package On Thursday, May 25th, Consumer and Commercial Relations Minister Larry Grossman introduced several proposals to change Ontario's liquor legislation. Top on the list of changes is the increase from 18 to 19 for the legal drinking age, which would become effective this coming September. The reason for raising the drinking age was based on input by several agencies such as the Addiction Res- earch Foundation and Ont- ario's Youth Secretariat and an all-party Select Committee on Highway Safety, both of whom recommended that the age be raised to 19. Although 19 isn't some magical number which will cure alcohol abuse amongst our youth, it will make it easier for many of our students to say no to alcohol consumption. As the Minsiter stated, "A legal age of 19 will substan- tially reduce the peer pres- sure on younger students by making 97 per cent of high school students ineligible to drink legally. Tougher penalties will also be imposed for drinking drivers and licensed estab- lishments who serve minors. Enforcement will go hand in hand with education as curri- culum guidelines will be improved on alcohol abuse in our schools. St. Saviours ANGLICAN CHURCH ,Orono, Ontario' Regular Sunday Worship Service- 10:00 a.m. Rev. Allan Haldenby B.A. L.Th. UN ITED CHURCH Orono Pastoral Charge Minister Rev. B.E. Long B.Th. Organist and Choir Director David Gray Sunday, June 4, 1978 ORONO UNITED CHURCH Sunday Church School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. Guest Minister Rev. Eric Barr CHURCH PICNIC Immediately after Service June l1th Everyone Welcome KIRBY UNITED CHURCH Sunday Church School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 9:45 a.m. Dial-A-Thought983-9151 In aduion to tougeUr penalties, the government is determined to create a sys- tem to help detect drinking drivers. Police officials would be instructed to increase spot checks and be provided Witk more portable screening dev- ices, similar to breathalyzers. I think these measures are a step in the right direction to at least halt some of the senseless destruction of life on our highways by those who are irresponsible enough to combine drinking and driv- ing. Within the new legislative package on alcohol, proposals were also made to remove oddball pieces of current restrictions now in force. The Government intends to drop the reauirement of a sit-down meal with Sunday drink, minors will be permitted into hcenced rooms in resort areas, exemptions will be made for airlines from the normal limitations on hours during which alcoholic bever- ages may be served and the elimination of the restriction that L.C.B.O. outlets and licenced premises must close on election days. On the same day as the proposed liquor legislation, I had the privilege of being invited by a very fine religious organization, the Seventh Day Adventists, to celebrate the 75th anniver- sary of Kingsway College. My sincere congratulations to Mr. Darren Michael who did an excellent job as Master of Ceremonies. It as further proved to be an interesting week with the attendance of the Premier of Qýuebec, Rene Levesque, at the Legislative Building. I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Levesque and interest- ingly enough he chain-smókes as much in persons as he does on the TV newsclips. AI- though there was a lot of controversy over Mr. Leves- que's visit to Queen's Park, it is my belief that the only way to resolve this country's crisis with the possibility of Que- bec's secession is to continue to have dialogue with Mr. Levesque. Town of Newcastle Tile Drainage Loans Applicants for Tile Drainage Loans are advised of the following procedures when applying for Loans:- When submitting original application plans must be filed with the Director of Public Works showing the proposed drainage layout and showing outlets from the property to be drained. When the ôutlet is to an abutting property a signed agreement should be obtained from the applicant, giving the necessary permission, and said agreement be registered on Title by the Applicant. An Inspection Fee will be charged amounting to $25 plus 12 of 1 per cent of the total cost of the work and also the cost of the Inspector's mileage. J.M. McIlroy, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario LlC 3A6. Orono Firefighters PANCAKE BREAKFAST Orono Fire Hall Sat., June 3 From 7to ? ? Pancakes - Sausages - Syrup Coffee Adults $2.00 Children $1.00