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' UUC»w«* xi: . i;;:|||Ég;i : |:5 III ! noix; moffatt, mpp for DURHAM EAST, NDP .(Continued from pagel) ratt said, "so the amendments were passed without much discussion. And the Minister assured the legislature that thé changes wduld not interfere interfere with the groups that used spècial occasion permits on a casual basis." , , Moffatt says that it now appears' that the legislation has : fallen prey, "to that ancient Ontario custom of permitting the bureaucrats to write the regulations to suit their own ends." Not only would the new legislation effectively prevent the abuse of special occasion permits, but it would effectively prevent prevent charitable, fraternal and athletic organizations from raising funds in their normal fashion. Oxford BRICKLAYERS STONEMASONS Fireplaces Chminey Repairs All types of House Remodelling Flagstone Patio Slabs Concrete Jobs Phone 983-5606 "On January 9th I wrote to the Minister requesting that he alter the plans of the Liquor Licence Board to prevent the kind of injustices which many of us feel are going to occur as a result of this policy change. Mr. Han- dleman, in his reply to me on January 21st said that the problem is one of economy and that his Ministry is attempting to make sure that the licence fees will defray the costs of issuing permits and paying inspectors. "That too sounds like a reasonable argument - except that it's not the argument the Minister presented last spring when the legislation was being debated. Moffatt also said it was not the type of legislation needed when all levels of government, have bqen suggesting it is up to the people to use their own initiative in fund raising and to slope relying on government government "handouts" to support their cultural and athletic activities, "Instead of encouraging encouraging local initiative Mr. Handleman seems to be going out of his wqy to prevent local fund raising," The Member for Durham East said that had the people of Ontario been advised, last spring of the implications of the changes' to the Liquor Licence Act, they would have protested against the action strongly. "On behalf of the hundreds of local groups in the province who will have their fund-raising fund-raising severely hampered by this legislation, I urge, Mr. Han dleman to postpone implementation implementation of the regulations until all concerned parties have had a chance to present the briefs they would have presented last spring had they ' realized the real meaning of the amendments. Newcastle council DXSERVICE STATIONi Highway 35 and. 115, just north of Newcastle ! Featuring: ■ Premium Quality Products | At the Most Reasonable ■ Prices g Stove Oil Si i Available in any quantity 5 : Phone 987-4215 ■ ■ Before you buy any new chain saw seethe Pioneer P20 $179.95 It's a lot more chain saw for your money. • Exclusive: "Easy-Arc" fingertip starting. ■ , • Automatic chain oiling-. ' • Centre-Line Balance for easier handling. • Exclusive Posi-Lubc Bar for better lubrication. • Wide spaced handles for.more comfortable, safer cutting. • Rugged 3.1 cu. in., engine. • All-Position Carburetor for no-stall performance. • Fingertip Throttle and Throttle Lock. • Duraguard Anti-Kick Chain for faster, safer cutting. See the new lightweight Pioneer P20 and P25 (with roller nose bar). You get a lot more chain saw for your money. briefs The Town of Newcastle has agreed to take back the old Orono dump site on Taunton road from the Region of Durham. The Region obtained the site when the Region was formed but decided it was not feasible to develop the area as a dump as it would be too costly. REDUCE LOT LEVIES The Council accepted a committee recommendation to reduce lot levies for a Senior Citizen development in Bowmanvilie. The lot levy was set at $150.00 compared to the usual $375.00. TO HOLD FEBRUARY 5 MEETING OVER HYDRO PLANT The Town of Newcastle will hold a meeting regarding the proposed Darlington Hydro generating plant on February 5th. They have invited the Regional Commissioner of Planning, City of Oshawa, Board of Education, Leighton and Ridd, Energy Probe, Clerk from Port Elgin, Federation Federation of Agriculture, Hope Township, Mr. D. Moffatt, Mr. Alan Lawrence, INTERIM TAX BILLS Due dates for Interim Tax Bills have been set for March 22 and May 17th. FREEZER FOR ANIMAL CONTROL Courted agreed to the purchase purchase of a freezer for the animal control department. Animals destroyed by the department will now freeze the animals and ship them to ■ Toronto for incineration in- - stead of burying them somewhere somewhere in the municipality. It was pointed out that the burying of the animals was a problem and somewhat costly Freezer to cost $341.00. WANT TO MEET WITH REGION PUBLIC WORKS Council decided to call for a meeting with the Regional Public Works committee before before approving the Regional capital works program for the Town of Newcastle. Some $10,000,000 was set in the budget for Newcastle over the next four years. TO SPEND $75.00 ON TRUCK FOR CLUTCH Considerable discussion centred around a $75.00 expenditure expenditure for a truck clutch for the animal control department. department. The truck has been kept as a ! back-up for the department which recently had a new truck purchased. At the time of purchase the" Town would have been allowed allowed $100 for the old truck but decided to keep the vehicle. Since that time it needs repairs and council was divided on whether to scarp the truck or get it fixed. The $75.00 is to be spent in repairs to the clutch. 1 Up and down the bookstacks Thursday, February 5, l»,6 ADULT Olympic Sports by Roger De Groots (the official album) The Wheel of Things by Mollie Gillen (biog. of L.M. Montgomery) Montgomery) The Gentle Tasaday by John Nance (stone age people in the Philippine rain forest) The Eagle has Landed by Jack Higgin (best selling novel) The Peacock Spring by Burner Burner Godden (her latest) Curtain by Agatha Christie (Poirot's last case) PAPERBACKS The World of Jacqueline Susann by David Hanna (biog) Mick dagger Everybody's Lucifer by Tony Scaduto How Children Learn by' John Holt How Children Fail by John Holt The Total Woman by Marabel Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday. Januarv 4th. 1976--5 Mor g an MAYOR ASSURED JUNIOR , (Continued from page 1 ) Records, Tapes & Cassettes being undertaken to invesli- ' by H. Schatter gate the various services and Famous Men of Science by facilities in the Durham Sarah Bolton hamlets. He expects the study The Zoom Catalog - Riddles, to be completed within the jokes, crafts etc. next couple of months. He did The Bungalow Mystery by state that . many of the Carolyn Keene hamlets would be restricted in EASY READING & their growth. PICTURE BOOKS In general the paper was Joe at the Fair by Doreen well received other than by Roberts those whose land was not If I were a Mother by Kazue included for development and Mizumura which had been purchased for Madeleine Hadley this purpose. 4MoêMé> Since 1912 Beautiful Flowers..... .for Beautiful People 162 King St. East, Bowmanvilie PttOlie 623-3365 Ask Operator for ZENITH 36540 LADIES' WEAR Suits, Slack Suits, Dresses, Slacks, Blouses,, Sweaters and Housecoats. • Are now selling at 1/3 OFF REG. PRICE A number selling at ,$30.00 will be reduced $10.00. Now is the time to buy. Special Sale Table Many pairs of Boy's Pants, sizes 6 to 18 years. New In Stock New in stock are Ladies' Turtle Neck Sweaters in several colours at $7.75 , ' 1 t karr Lynn Sweater Coats at $20.00 y t i », t , Mr. Leon®)rd 'Soft-as-silk' Tops, in both sleeveless and Short Sleeve styles are iri several colours and sell at $7.25 & $8.00 ARMSTRONG'S