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Chargeback system on water sewer ends The chargeback a means of financing water and sewer projects In the re gion all but a thing or the past according to a report f by regional solicitor Noel Rates Until now the region has as each area municipal ity for the cost of the work done In each area With re cent amendments to Dill the system apparently work Under that tern the property owner pays a certain cost of the work is specifically free to define its own urban service areas for water and sewers area as defined the area municipality for services he said Itealon control What this in fact means is that the region and not the area will control where and when growth takes plate in a JANICE a grade seven student at Robert Little school is this weeks featured car t Janice delivers papers to the townhouses in the Kmgham Hill subdivision This avid sports is also interested in crafts municipality There been a strong undercurrent of opposition against any move from the chargeback system at the re That undercurrent erupted during a meeting of the region s administration committee Wednesday Mayor Harry Bar rett demanded to know who Initiated the changes In the legislation He wondered a group from the region had made representation at Queen Park Councillor Brown asked where the re quest came from who wanted the change and how the amendment got started We saw in other areas and said we dldn t want any part of it here he said There has been consider able informal discussion about adopting the equalized aviessmcnl principle across the region Under that system the cost of all of the projects will be pooled and the region as a whole will share the costs Most northern rcprcsenta lives have been sceptical of the scheme Supply teachers for adjustments this year Increases will be retroactive to March 1 Rather than being paid between and or SO teachers at levels one two and three will receive of the minimum for level one and those between levels four and seven will receive of the rate for level four That to or During the same meeting the board heard an appeal from pool supervisors who argued they should be on salaried positions with the rather Ihnn hourly rates Three supervisors outlined their responsibilities and the importance of them to the Board Ottawa Report By Dr Frank MP Committee needs homes The Interruption of the pen In service afreets all of us But It particularly for senior citizens and people who rely on the moil for their monthly pension or annuity cheques Business people are also hurt because they rely on the moll lor Invoices cheques orders and often distribution of their goods One of the Irritations this whole situation is the post of ice advertising that keeps popping up on television I have spoken to the Minister personally and in and demanded that he get tint advertising the air The post office Is scrambling to atop the advertising ami cancel the contracts quickly as possible The quicker the better Many constituents have phoned me to complain about the advertising Our own postal situation in liulton Is in good hands and mail is moving within the riding Many of our postal workers arc as upset and about the In as anyone Hut they are doing their best in a very difficult situation 1 Air Canada came under a lot of public criticism last week when it landed Toronto passengers in Montreal because of snow and strikes and then made no provision for busing or training them rest of way quickly look the matter up with the Minister of and was glad to learn that Air Canada Immediately agreed In reimburse passengers I am delighted that Mayor Harry Barrett of and many town conn are attempting to a free on development of prime agricultural land In a special meeting of count 11 lo discuss the Patterson report on future growth of Oakvllle Mayor said Hint trie time has come for the town to let oil developers know In no uncertain terms through the town master plan that ter tain lands will be used for agricultural purposes only and that there is no use In speculating about future development The federal government is also ton about farm land ami In particular the farms of tomorrow We are debating five major amendments to the Farm Credit Ait increase the capital or farm corporation from to million In the Inst years the form credit has made about loans to farmers totalling about billion This makes the farm credit the biggest single source of mortgage money for Canadian is interesting that In its years or operation the credit corporation has lost less than four cents on every It has lent While this Is a real credit to he and good business sense of formers perhaps It means that we have been too conservative In our granting of loans The second amendment will allow the farm credit corporation to make loons on second or subsequent mortgages Instead of just first mortgages third fourth and fifth major amendments will help young people to get started in farming Young farmers under the age of who show above management skills tan get loans for up to Hi percent of the value of their farm land and chattels The third amend ment before the House calls lor the making of loans of more llian percent of the productive value of these assets lo young farmers who have the drive and ability to make farming pay Tin fourth amendment will tall for maximum loan to farmers under years of ago to Intrcascd to l The fifth amendment is to give loans to young formers on condition that they full time farmers within five years This will encourage farmers who cannot work full lime Immediately to get the farm started so that thty can become full time in five yearn Young farmers will be able to borrow muth as 000 under this legislation plus additional I arm Improvement Loans Act for land equipment and no on Wt tan only guarantee the consumer a supply of high quality food reasonable by passing legislation will ensure a strong agricultural in this country Hie agricultural In iluslry Is because one- of our population In one way or mother depends on it for lobs Our future food producers art Ihe young farmers today They need this legislation and I hope tint can get It through as soon as possible I will ho attending a national prayer breakfast In Ottawa on March 10 in the Room of the West block nest speaker will be Senator Mark Hat field of tht United States Attending from my riding representing the various faiths will be liev Harry Saint Dominic s Roman Catholic parish Rabbi I ibcrman or the Beth El congregation and llcv Clint of the Church Friday collisions Milton detachment of the I investigated several accidents Involving local people last Friday On March 14 on Highway north of road car driven by Norman Smith went out ol control striking a mail box There was over damage On the same day on High way north of the Milton llalton Hills lino a ear driven by John Sharpies It lost control and struck some guide posts In the east ditch causing over 500 damage Analn on the same dov on Highway south of 15 a tar driven by Ken Hart Acton went out of striking some guide posts In the ditch causing over damage 1 Robins A T Acton Free Pre Wed Mar YOGA Acton YMCA week program March 27th 10 m to Noon 100pm to 3 IKh SIMM per person IINThltiVlMHAlhS Tuesday Mornings 30 a m to a starting April Wednesday 30 m to 10 Storting April 9th LIMITED TO NOTICE Acton Medical Group will be moving to their new premises Mill St E Acton on SATURDAY MARCH A temporary program for youths and over set up by the North Contact Centre has a real need for more participants The program depends entirely on the availability or homes to ensure Its success Three types of homes ore needed 1 two to three nights minimal Semi permanent up to three weeks Permanentno limit up to participants Some financial assistance is available and youth will be placed in the homes for a specific length of time Any extension will be considered by all We do not want to place a youth on alcohol or drugs a spokesman for the Centre Assessment Someone In Toronto has unofficially appointed hub as Assessment parlmcnt One day last week Mr received letter In the mail addressed to the above mentioned department with his correct street address and town The letter should have been sent to an entirely different address In After being re addressed by the councillor the letter was sent on Its way lo its proper receiver stresses If a problem arises the placement may have to be reassessed The program stresses confidentiality for all Lack of suitable housing for a number of people in North has concerned the North Contact Centre since it was opened in November 1973 A Youth Homes Committee was formed to provide temporary supervised accommodation In a family setting for youth of 16 years and older who for valid reasons cannot live in their own homes The Contact Centre stresses the program is not intended to be an easy way out for disgrunUcd teenagers or their parents In a statement this week the centre says Further we must feel convinced that any teen participating would benefit from the routine and responsibilities or a family home situation while efforts arc being made to effect a workable reconciliation between the youth and his or her family In the event a successful reentry Into Ihe family is unlikely efforts will be made in con junction with social service agencies to secure satisfactory permanent housing for the youth elsewhere Further information for those interested in opening their homes can be obtained by calling the Contact Centre at The Centre is always looking for new telephone volunteers and planning a new training course In Ihe spring Slept Joggers dream here must have slept spring Is ilmost through winter NOW IN ACTON FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE 348 QUEEN ST E ACTON NEXT TO BECKERS CASH CARRY ONW OPEN DAILY 8 A TO LftKEVIEW CENTRE ftori Sptcltllili I malign On Staff I torn CELANESE BIGELOVT VENTURE OZITE PEERLESS ARMSTRONG AND GA WEE Lakeview Centre lit ACTON for if Hob frit phms tin people it Id ilu lift Save a little and feel likeamillion 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