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n 2---Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday. October 1st i «75 r" ---- --^ an editorial U - A A WASTE OF TAXPAYER'S MONEY A week ago Monday the Regional Planning* Department held a public meeting in Bowmanville outlining the region's approach for implementation of the official plan as well as outlining numerous development plans for the CoUrtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle Village areas. The approach by the Region and its presentation is the best thing that has happened to planning in this area. At the meeting they presented a number of alternatives for each of the three areas and will by December of this year make their final choice of the alternatives to present to the public. It would appear that the Region has the scheme well in hand and if they meet their schedule the point will be so proven. An interesting point now arises since the Town of Newcastle has also filed reports compiled by Murray Jones both for the Courtice and Bowmanville areas. These reports were noted by the Region and are to be considered among the alternatives. It is now evident that duplication does exist between the municipal level of planning and that of the Region and well over $100,000 has been practically wasted by the Town in the preparation of the Murray Jones reports. The Region is in the position to do the same work which it has done. It matters little that the costs are borne by the Province for its' funds also come out of the pocket of the taxpayers. It does appear that the Region has come forth with more practical plans of development for the Courtice area both in the use of land and on economics. They also point out, and rather emphatically so, that Courtice must be part of a Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice complex. This latter point is most reasonable and basic even though it will arose denouncement by local politicians. It cannot help but be a costly proposal to try to have Courtice retain a separate identity. It's time to cut out duplication in the planning process and the waste of time and money. It's time to recognize that, the Durham Act was right in turning planning over to the Region where most of the authority should be vested. The Municipal level of planning is outdated and the cry that local autonomy would be lost at the Regional level is only crowd pleasing. THE PICKERING DEBACLE The matter whether Stephen Lewis and the NDP affected the Ontario Conservatives government to pull the plug on the Pickering airport is of no real consequence. It is however a . matter of concern when the Provincial government gives approval, waits through two individual hearings, with no indication of change of mind and allows 100 million dollars to be spent only to then say they don't want the airport. William Davis and his supporters would surely now have a hard time to expound on the leadership qualities of the Conservative government let alone the spending of $100 million by the federal government which can be brushed aside by what would appear as a lack lustre government. It is no wonder the general public is losing faith in governments and in politicians. The POP people have made much over their recent success pointing out that individuals can fight governments successfully. This however would not be the case if the government had the courage of its convictions or if it based its decisions on sound policy and fact. It now appears that the silent majority are somewhat aroused over the decision to cancel the airport. Mayor Potticary of Oshawa is wanting a meeting of Municipal Mayors and Walter Beath sees the airport complex revived sometime in the future. Right or wrong the decision to have or not to have should have been made some time ago after millions of dollars had been spent. What we need is sound leadership, positive decisions and competent government. Battle shaping up in Newcastle Village A battle is shaping up in Newcastle Village over the question of paving the east side lawn at the Newcastle Community Hall property at the four corners. Paving trucks and equipment equipment were on the site Tuesday morning following ordes of the Community Hall Board to pave the lawn area. Councillor Ken Lyall of the Newcastle Town Council gave a stop work order to Brenton Rickard of the Hall Board as Councillor Lyall was of the opinion that the Community Hall Board did not have the -authority to pave the lawn. "The only lawn area is in the four corners and the Board wants to make a parking lot out of it?" This would be a very unwise move," Mr. Lyall stated. Councillor Lyall has re- - quested Mayor Garnet Rickard Rickard to call a special council meeting to discuss the question. question. Up and Down the Book Stacks Life's a Drag by Peter Underwood (story of entertainer entertainer Danny La Rue and his female impersonations) The Riddle of Racism by S. Carl Hirsch In Search of Dracula by Raymond McNally (a true history of Dracula) The Dictionary of Antiques & the Decorative Arts by Louise & Batterson Boger Flagdown by Mary Muller (novel set in South Africa) The Show Tiger by Desmond Bagley (exciting novel of an avalanche in New Zealand) JUNIOR The Land & Wildlife of North America - Time-Life book : Salt by Valerie Pitt (story of salt) What Shall I Do? by G. Warren Schloat (games, tricks, puzzles for children) A Charlie Brown Thanksgiv-' ing by Charles Schulz EASY READING & PICTURE BOOKS Veronica by Roger Duvoisin Go, Dog. Go! by P. D. Eastman LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ref fie of Kirkland Lake are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. 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If you are presently receiving your monthly drug benefit card, you should receive your Senior Citizens' Privilege Card automatically. Sign it immediately. Without your signature, you cannot use the card. If you are 65 or older, and have lived in Ontario for 12 months or more but have not received your card by September 30, write to: Ontario Senior Citizens' Privilege Card (Drug Benefit) Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A2S3 If you are 65 or older, but have lived in Ontario for less than 12 months, you may apply for a temporary Privilege Card. It will entitle you to all privileges except drug benefit. Write to: Ontario Senior Citizens' Privilege Card Box 21000 Station "A" Toronto, Ontario M5W1Y5 Ministry of Community and Social Services Rene Brunelle, Minister Government of Ontario William Davis, Premier