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2-Onm Weekly Times, Wedaeady, blacli 61991 The Double Budget Message The recent federal budget presented by Michael Wilson told us more dma just the financial formula for thc commng year. It was bebind Uic Unes that lurk thc direction to the future of Canada as devised by Uic Tory governiment in Ottawa. It clearly spells out the fragmentation of Canada placing responsibility in thc many sectors further in the bands of the provinces. It was a simple movemnent - tung over greater financial responsibiity to Uic provinces for such as education, social services, health and even to Uic environment. This move goes against ail that Canada bas stood for for over 125 years - a strong federal government. We do realize that erosion bas set in over Uic past one or even Up to Uic past two decades but neyer bas Uic change been se swift as since Uic Mulroney government took over in Ottawa. SThe federal government did nothing to strengtbcn or blip Uic economy durig this recession. There was nothing to place funds i Uic bands of thc uncmployed to then spend and spark some life to Uic system of commerce and Uius employment. Sucb bas been left up to Uic provincial govcrnment for wbicb Uic Rae government bas taken some action with Uic establishment of a $700 million recession fund. The monies are bcing distributed througliout the province in public projects whicb in turn sbould spark some employment movement. It can be understood that the deficits boUi at Uice federal and provincial levels must be addressed but Uiese sbould be addresscd during Uic period of cconomic boom. Wilson and Uic fcds missed the boat over Uic past five years wben tbis country was supposed to have been cnjoying boom times even Uiougbh was aise a lime wben, Food Banks were met with incrcasing numbers of clients. It seems everything Uic federal government turns its bands to is a destruction of Canada and Uic eventual destruction of a strong, finn central form of govemment, a requirement for a Canada that reaches sea to sea with an equality for cveryone. There's no easy answer for the beach If's not a simple malter to bold back Uic raging wave of Lake Ontario wbicb bave been eroding away front lawns of home owners in the Cedar Crest Beach area. In fact the solution is almost impossible especially for mndividuals for Uic cost would be semewbat tremendous. Certainly Uic Town is limited in any effort it may take and since the home owners have spoken, out against Local Improvement any action is almost non-existing. In Uiat there scems littie hope for seme of Uic property owners it may be Lime Uiat Uic Town consider purcliasing of properties in Uic lakefront area as tbey corne up for sale. It is noted that Uic Town at Uic present time does own seme lakefront property in Uic area and as most municipalities hold ownership of large tracts of lakefront property there is no reason that Newcastle could not join this move. The cost would be spread out over a number of years and bappen only wlien properties becamne available. There sbould be a number of players in Uic plan assisting Uic Town being Uic local Conservation Authority througli wbicli funding may become available from Uice Ministry of Natural Resources and,, of course St. Mary's Cernent being a most adjacent property owner' should be involved. After ail St. Mary's was a late corner to the seutlement of the area. It is aise noted that a considerable portion of Uic area is within Uic flood plain and is noted as an area for wildlifé habitat. This should be protected and ail parties including St. Mary's should be involved. Leî's give it serious consideration and plan for Uic future - something future generations could enjoy. Piper's Hut this Saturday night at the OronoTown Hall. Great - don't miss it. Skate'88 funds (Continued from page 1) that $175,000, would flot be turncd over to Skate '88. He pointcd out that tic fund- raising campaign had raised more than tic $1.1 millionan questioned wiere Uic excess liad gone. "Is it being icld back for another project", lie asked. "People donatcd Uic money for Uic arena and it shouli be used for Uiat purpose," lie said. He further stated Uiat lic had been asked wherc Uic money had gone. Mayor Hubbard said "I feel it is an important issue - the monies were for Uic arena." She said it liad been suggested that Skate '88 would donate 10 Uic bail diamond but t.hat would not be appropriate., "If it was used for landscaping or Uic like, at Uic arena it would be a dîfferent matter," sic said. "The money was raiscd for Uic arena and if there is a surplus it should _go for that purpose," she said. The mayor has also had comnplaints and the money should be advanced to the Town. "Council and staff have been put through a ringer,",she said. Counc. Stapleton said hie had met with Skate '88 and that the co'ttee wants to know where it could be used. Joe Caruana, director of Community Services, statcd tha it had been statcd i the brochure that monies over ic $1 .1 million could be used for other purposes. Counc. Hooper said ail monies should be used to help pay off Uic debenture. Counc. Stapl eton said there would be an opportunity to debate Uic use of the money i the budget deiberations. Canada Post expilins (Contlnued from page 1) new home delivery is being offered and that Uic use of Uic community mail box is proving successful. ,He said that mail processing had been a costly part of the operation but that to-day Canada Post operates some of the most modem mail processing equipmnent. Sème equipment, lie said, can even read handwriting. "We also looked at thc retail network, Canada Post offices," lie said, "and a major change han also been made in this arca." He stated that somne 750 Post Offices have heen closed across Canada, boUihi rural arcas and in urban areas. These, hie said, have been replaced with retail ,outlets operated by commercial interesis.- "It strengthens Uic community", lie said, "and we fmnd it better." "Ail programs have been successful,' stated Vaughan, "and Uic level of service lias increased from Uic level of 80 to 97-98 over the past couple of years. .Counc. Stapîcton said, "I can't agree with what your doing, you know my outlook in this matter." Ncwtonville is closig, wlien and will it require a postal addrcss change. Vaughian said the Ncwtonville office was to close in early June and that it may require a postal code change. "We think we can fmnd a retail outlet in Newtonville to provide. the retail services of Uic post office," stated Vauglian. Yýou offer a buy-ouî' with which 1 don't agrec" said Stapleton. The counicillor dien went on to state that a resident of Orono mailed a letter to Newcastle and that it took two weeks to arrive ai its destination. "The newspapers are also liaving problemns witli Uic delivery of ieir papers," hie said. Vaughan said if lie kncw Uic specifics hie would be pleascd to lcok into Uiem. To Uic matter of Uie closing of the Orono and Hampton Post Offices Vaughian said they were not yet on Uie planning board, but if die opportunity came to close them action would be taken to do so. At this point Vaughan said it was often to the individual post master's advantage to take compensation for early rmûrement. "I hope you will stop this closing," said Stapleton. Office closing to which Vaughan said Canada Post could offer an incentive or a transfer, Uic latter being unlikely. Counc. Hoopcr said hie knew of a case wiUi a lettr being posted i Bowmanville on a Monday to a Bowmanville address which took until Friday to reach its designation. Vauglian said wliat happens is mail goes to Scarborougli but goes riglit back out. "We handie 9 million pieces of mail in Scarborough daily," lic said. C edar Crest Beach, (Continued from page 1) basis could have adverse effcct on adjoining properties. Evans said he had met with members of Uic Cedar Crest area and had explained Uic details and implications of tlie Local Improvement Act. Following this meeting thc residents had licld their own meeting to discuss what form of action Uiey nlay wish to take. Evans informed council members that lie had been notified Uiat Uic residents did flot want 10 pay for a consultant nor did thcy want 10 undertake any project under Uic Local Improvemnent Act. "I guess ecd are going their own way", lie said. Under thc Local Improvement Act any restoration would be underta(ken by the Town of Newcastle after a full engineering of thc work. A majority of those benefitting would have to agrcc 10 Uic work and agree 10 enter into an agreement to repay Uic full cost of the work which could be sprcad over a number of years. Counc. Hooper said lie felt sorry for Uic residents but Uicy don't want to pay. "There are biggcr players i this tian Uic Town," lic said. Mayor -Hubbard said thc rcsponsibility was clcarly tiai of ORONO, ONTARIO Natural Resources and tUic Conservation Axea. She also said there were, risk going the route of Local improvemnent. IL was aise noted by the uayoe that Uic road was flot a designated road and questioned thc issulig -of penrnits along such a road. "Some are content," she said. The treasurer is to provide a detailed report on Local hmprovement. St. Saviour's Anglican Church MILL STREET ORONO, ONTARIO Rev. Douglas. Hall 987-4745 SUNDAY SERVICE and SIJNDAY SCHOOL, 9:30 a.m. ORONO PASTORAL' CHARGE' Rev. Fred ~III Milnes 983-5208 Marlene Rlsebrough, Secretary Sunday, March 1Oth Kirby United Church Morning Worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Orono United Church- Morning Worship at il a.m. Sunday School ai il a.m. Film - Presented By Klrby & Orono Churches Sunday, March 24th ~ 6:30 p.m. "JESUS', ai Orono United Church Il 983-5009 Im 'I Hop On In for Our E aster es Spectals. st-U ý ýl lý 1111 1191111 MM 1: Il