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Orono Weekly Times, 24 Nov 1976, p. 8

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8-^Oronoi Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 24th, 1976 ; Queens Park Report WHO LISTENS? • On Monday, November 15, While speaking in the debate on the Private Members' Bill to". Amend the Region of Durham Act I had the originals of hundreds of letters placed on the Treasurer's Treasurer's (Mr. McfCeough) desk. These were unsolicited letters from residents of the Town of .Newcastle protesting the effects effects of Regional Govern-. ment. Mr. McKeough was not in his seat all through that debate and the house adjour ned at 6 p.m. On Tuesday, when the house opened all of the correspondence was turned to me with no note or explanation. explanation. I can only conclude that the letters were not read. Is there any one in the Davis government who listens? listens? , I wonder if the premier would accept the letters and pay ' some attention to a genuine concern? Doug Moffatt, M.P.P. Durham East. To organize program at Cold Springs CTinnf*, pamiapacTion Walk a block.Today. • Clarke Public LIBRARY PHONE 983-5507 . Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2 :00 to 8:3v p.m. Saturday 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. Orono, Ontario (Dry VI)all Taping-Spray Ceilings Plaster Repair Painting Wally Lucyk: 983-5518 ORONO Don't Leave It to Chance Be sure your home is truly protected by a good policy Call us now Mi I Ison Insurance Agency Office : Corner of Church and Cobbledick Street 983-5032 > ■ Call your licensed Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor ^ who sells, installs and guarantees CARMAN Plumbing and Heating Phone 983-5207 Orono With the hiring of a co-ordinator and an assistant the Ganaraska will undertake a winter program at Cold Springs Camp which is to start as of December 6th. The hiring of the two wag made possible through a LIP grant which was approved for the Authority about one month ago. Miss Kelly Ballantyne of London was hired as co-ordinator co-ordinator who will plan the winter program for the camp includ ing a small snack bar for skiers and snowmobilers on the week-end. This will be held in the main building at the camp which is now under repairs for this purpose and also under repairs to create a diner for those who in the future will be staying overnight overnight or for a period of days. The Co-ordinator is to start planning for the centre to be used for possible educational purposes and day-use by the general public. The assistant Miss - Molly Lawson of Port Hope will assist with the overall program program and conducted thç. day-to-day happenings es,- pecially on the week-ends. ", The LIP grant has also provided funds for two other workers who will assist with ,. repairs, general maintenance and policing of the property. It is hopeful that a final plyi of operation will be available for consideration early in the new year. Highway deaths and injuries considerable impact on this drop," said Mr. Snow, "even though not everyone is buckling buckling up and many motorists continue to drive faster than the posted speed limits." MCT statistics show that 808 drivers and passengers Were killed during the first nine months of 1976, compared compared to 937 at the Same time one year ago, a decrease of 14 per cent. "Even more impressive is the 17 per cent decline in the number of drivers and passengers injured. A total of 49,201 people were hurt in traffic accidents through the first nine months of 1976, compared to 58,966 in 1975. That's close to 10,000 fewer injuries - and that's a step in the right direction. "If this trend continues, I'm optimistic that by year's end Ontario will have had the lowest highway death and injury rate.in-10 years," said, the Minister. Mr. Snow concluded that "our latest figures indicate that almost 90 per cent of all accidents occur when the condition- of the driver is normal, when driving conditions conditions are normal, proving to me that if every motorist concentrated on driving safely, safely, we could do even better." Advertising.-- a showcase for intelligent shopping. CANADIAN ADVERTISING ADVISORY BOARD voteMONTGOM E R Y, W. A. (X Board of Education for 1. Maximum Curriculum Quality for your tax dollar. 2. Decisive leadership in the School system 3. Concerned representation on the Board I. • .I,,, i Have You Heard? ABOUT No Installation Charge for Extension or Decorator Phones Telephones - you can't have too many. You can have all the beautiful decorator phones and step-saving extensions you want for your hopne without paying a penny for the installation. * That's a saving of up to $9.00. Order one .... order ten . Christmas gift. order one for a drop In tne nine inontns ending September 30, statistics show 129 fewer drivers and passengers passengers killed and 9,765 fewer injured in motor vehicle accidents, compared to the same period last year, Transportation Transportation and Communications Communications Minister James Snow reported today. "My Ministry feels - ana many police and safety officials officials agree - that Ontario's seat belt law and, to some extent, , lower speed ijunits have had a Installation is still free. Only the monthly rental charge applies. Order your new extension or decorator phones now. SAVE UP TO $9.00 Bargain Month Ends Nov. 26th >Call your Cbmmunity Telephone Co. bf Ontario Ltd. business office todayi= This offer is available to residence customers oply. , Colour charge extra where applicable. -

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