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2»OrttB0 Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 3,1981 111,1 Srono ®Heekty Cimes Second Class Mail Registration Number 000368 Published Kverv Wednesday at the office of Publication . Main Street, Orono Roy C. Forrester, Editor GROSSLY EXAGGERATED . Experts in the field of mortgages and housing have stated that the fears of people being thrown out of their homes because they cannot cope with increasing mortgage rates is grossly exaggerated by both politicians and the news media. They scoff at predictions by politicians that home owners by the thousands will lose their homes due to record high mortgage rates and they also lay a lot of blame to the news media for spreading the stories. Mortgage lenders do not deny that there are some problems problems and that some are indeed losing their homes. They do point to statistics to show that the problem has become less widespread even though interest rates have been on the increase increase over the past couple of years. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. states that the percentage of mortgage accounts in arrears three months or more has dropped by 0.60 percent in March. The Canadian Bankers Association also reports a similar drop all being an indication that Canadian's are not being driven out of their homes by the thousands or being forced to eat dog food. The experts also agree with Finance Minister Allan MacEachen that during the last five years personal incomes have risen to help cope with the rise in mortgage rates. In 1976 a 12 percent mortgage on $35,000 amounted to monthly monthly payments of $361.17 for both interest and principal. This same mortgage in 1981 at 18 percent now costs $513.24. Mortgage rates can hardly be expected to remain at the «am»- level as five years ago. There is no reason to believe that interest rates will remain at a 1970 or 1975 level with all other services increasing in cost. Those with money to lend like those with a service or product product to sell are going to expect a return in accord with a value of the dollar of the day. The day may well be over that one can start out with a new home, a new car and new furnishings all at the same time. This was expected as possible in the early 1970's but not the case today. The figures of Canada Mortgage and Housing may well indicate that Canadians are setting priorities and are meeting the payments towards a new home. This may be one of the reasons that today the auto industry is in the doldrums when funds for a new car are being directed into housing. Personal priorities do change and in most cases we suspect a home would take priority over a new car. OVEN TEMPERATURE RISES The full force of a sigh by-law passed in 1976 is now being being felt by council and some of its members for on May 3rd the conditions of the by-law became applicable to signs which had been erected p^ior to the passing of the by-law. The by-law allowed property owners a five year period to bring their signs to the standards of the by-law and as of this time the chickens have come home to roost. Whether or not council members will find the temperature in the oven too hot still remains to be seen and this should come to light in the next few months as staff is now taking their stand in accord with the conditions of the , •by-law and prosecutions may arise, Council can, however, set back the thermometer if so v they wish through amendments but then this is an admission admission of either a faulty by-law and its purposes or a reluctance reluctance to stand the flaque which is suré to come. The heat in the oven is not new as one can look babk to the bicycle by-law and the no smoking by-law. Where did they disappear to when objections were in vogue and council council was to a degree jn the hothouse? But such recent evèhts do not altogether rest only with the Town of Newcastle council. The Central Lake Conservation Conservation Authority; Surely opened the oven door to gain a gasp of cooler ah\ CLOCA staJT on at least two occasions, have recommended recommended against residential units at the Port Darlington Marina pointing out that they were to be built in the flood plain and under Regional storm conditions would rest in ten feet of water. It is a principle and a policy of Conservation Authority to resist buildings in flood plains especially of a residential nature. The appointed, body of CLOCA over-ruled staff and did give authority for the residential units at the Marina through the issuance of a fill and construction permit, permit, all against the policies of an Authority. They too find the heat too hot. Of course, they rest at ease with a Save Harmless Clause and as well has the Town of Newcastle council. The Save Harmless Clause is nothing more than admittance that there are problems and in fact the answer should have Wt "No". Council is also considering an Occupancy and Maintenance by-law. Certainly there will be nothing to give it three readings and to justify its being but then when it comes to enforcement will they again find, as Counc. Harare says, 'the oven too hot'. One would almost say its an exel-cise in futility and a waste of time for staff and council as well.^ LETTER Kendal News TO EDITOR LETTER RE DAVID LEWIS . J. MIEDEMA, . D*N NDP MAY, 24, 1981 Dear Sir: A dear friend to Canadians has left us. David Lewis, elder statesman of Canadian socialism and former of the national New Democratic Party, died Saturday, May 23 at age 71. He had suffered from leukemia for several years. Federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent will return from abroad to attend Mr. Lewis' funeral in Ottawa on Tuesday, Tuesday, David Lewis was bom June 23, 1909 at Swislocz, Poland and immigrated to Montreal in 1929. He attended McGill University and was a Rhodes scholar at Oxford. Instead of pursuing a lucrative career in law, Mr. Lewis accepted the position of national secretary of the CCF (Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, forerunner of the NDP). With his help, the party grew, formed the government in several provinces, and finally became the New Democratic Party. Mr. Lewis led the party from 1971 until the election of Ed Broadbent in 1974. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau said that David Lewis was a "formidable political opponent" and " a man of profound compassion and integrity, a man whose life was dominated by an enduring enduring passion for social and economic justice." Conservative leader Joe Clark praised Lewis for "an outstanding contribution to our country. The strength of his intellect and his commitment commitment will be remembered by all of us." David Lewis said, "I am my brother's keeper". We know he was. David Lewis was a "mensch". We remember him with affection and respect. Jikke Miedema, Secretary Durham-Northumberland NDP Riding Association Council Recommendation (continued from page 1) done. "How can I make a decision when I don't know what roads are to get less dust control." The Director said the choice of roads for cut backs would be those now in better condition and could be held over* another year without too much damage. Counc. Taylor, chairman, of Public Works, said he could see no reason for tabling tabling the recommendation as the figures were available and council had been told where the money was coming from. Counc. Woodyard said the department would still be within its overall budget and he also said he understood that some of the work had If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be, free indeed. St. John 8 v 36. To every man there' openeth, A way, and ways and a way, And the high soul climbs the highway, And the low soul gropes the low; And in between on the misty flats, The rest drift to and fro. But to every man there openeth. A highway and a low And evefy man decideth The way his soul shall go. May held no surprises in . weather - average temperature, average rainfall but now it is June. "What is so rare as a day in June. Then if every come perfect days!" So said James Russell Lowell. On Sunday morning it was Awards Day. The Sunday school carried out the complete complete service. The welcoming committee was Mark Evans and Mark Walker. Piano Prelude: Andrew Hellebust.- Call to Worship: Billy Greenwood. Greenwood. Invocation Prayer (in unison led by Tricia Frank). Responsive Psalm number 46 led by Ian Andrews, Bradley Foster and Michelle Evans. > Story Time - told by six little folk. Scripture Reading - Murray Greenwood. St. Matthew Matthew 5 v • 1-12. Pastoral Prayer: Steven- Hellebust. Anthem - Rolf, Steven and Apple crop looks good There has been some concern concern expressed over the apple crop this year which may have been damaged due to spring weather conditions. At the present time, the crop of blossom is better than expected expected claims Bev Ells of the horticultural extension branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. He does say, however, that it may be some two to three weeks before the final results will be known. Ells points out that orchards orchards were hit with temperatures under -30° C and that this is damaging,, in most cases, to orchards. already been carried out. Counc. Harare said she felt the recommendation was not complete and wanted it specified where the monies were coming from. With Counçs. Cowman, Harare and Hubbard in support support of the motion to table and ask for a supplementary report and with Councs. Pro- ut,. Tayloi; and* Woodyard in opposition, IVJàyor ,, Rickard gave his support to the motion motion to break the tie vtote. ' Andrew Hellebust who played on-their instrumenté. Offering: Heather Hoy arid , Chad Switzer. Cub Play - put on by five boys. Hymn 124 - Jesus is the Man. Sword Drill Competition: Team 1 - five girls, Team 2 - five boys. Hymn 174 - Stand up! Stand up for Jesus! Presentation of Pins and A-ward by the Sunday Sunday School Teachers. Hymn 156 - Mine eyes have seen the glory. Closing Prayer: Peter Fohk. Benediction: Rev. A. M. Tizzard. Rev. Tizzard thanked the teachers arid their assistants led by the joint superintendents Mrs. P. Frank and Mrs. D. Hellebust for the splendid work they had carried out during the year. The Sunday School Picnic was enjoyed by all in the afternoon on the Kendal School grounds. This event should take place in June but due to other special events, it was crowded out arid had to be put on in May. A delightful evening was spent at the home of Mrs. Del Gosson on May 26th by seventeen ladies of Kendal Women's Institute. It began with a Pot Luck supper at six p.m. after which Mrs. Diane Wybenga was presented with a beautiful personal gift from the W..I. and a pretty trillium pin from the U.C.W. She thanked the ladies and invited them to her wedding on June . 19th in the Maranatha Church. After this, plans were finalized for catering to the Langstaff-Bajorek wedding on June 6th in the Orono Arena. Also on that same day we are to jerve lunch at the Mandèrs auction sale of steam engines. On Sunday we were pleased pleased to have with us at church and picnip Mr. and Mrs. Walsh and sons of Alberta who* are moving to the Maritimes after spending seven years on Forestry work in Alberta. Mrs. Walsh is the daughter of Rev. & Mrs. A. Tizzard. Helpful hint,: 2 tsp. of vinegar added to water when boiling old potatoes will keep them from turning dark.* Remèmber Kendal's Salad Supper the afternoon of June 24th.. Mr. Don Wood has his new home erected and closed in. It is south of Kendal village and south of the big creek. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Whitehead and Danny have moved from the former tobacco farm to Bowmanville and Mr. W. Geiger and family family have come to live on the sixth line. Don't forget to dust those new tqmato plants or the little little blefck beetles will eat holes in the leaves. Mis. Glen Andrew has her mother visiting her for a few days and helping her with the moving to the former Laverne Patterson farm. St. Saviours ANGLICAN CHURCH Orono, Ontario Regular Sunday Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. Rev. Allan Haldenby B.A. L.Th. UNITED CHURCH ■Orono Pastoral Charge Minister Rev. Wayne Wright, B.A.; M.Div. Organist and Choir Director David Gray SUNDAY JUNE 7, 1981 ORONO UNITED CHURCH Sun. Church School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. Celebration of the Lord's . Supper and the coming of Pentecost Bible Study Thursdhy June 4th 7:00 p.m. ' . Friendship Room KIRBY UNITED CHURCH Sun . Church Behoof 9:45 am Morning Worship 9:45 am DEPUTY TREASURER HIRED Mrs. Katheryn Campbell of Bailieboro has been hired by the Town of Newcastle as Deputy Treasurer. Mrs. Campbell Campbell has been an employee of the Accounting firm of Hum- page and Taylor, Peterborough.