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2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 1st, 1981 BROOKLIN DEVELOPMENT DAMPENS NEWCASTLE DEVELOPMENT Approval of a development plan for the Hamlet of Brooklin in the Town of Whitby could well place a dampeir on possible development in the Town of Newcastle during the next couple of years. The development plan for Brooklin would have the population increase from the present 1600 to some 10,000 and as well the plan is linked, to industrial development also being a part of the overall scheme. The Region, according to reports, will also call for the developer to pay total cost of extending water and sewage services to the community estimated at $5 million. The rate of residential development will not in the foreseeable future return to that of the mid 1970s and centres closer to the city will, no doubt, be the first choice with Brooklin on the way and other schemes in Ajax, Pickering and north Oshawa ready to go the area east of Oshawa may well stay in a slump. This could especially be true of the Courtice area, where drainage could be a costly problem to overcome and one increasing the cost of housing units. As we come further east Bowmanville and Newcastle Villages are in a position to accept development but especially in Newcastle Village developers have been somewhat reluctant to proceed even though they do have approval to go ahead. f Other centres .in the Region of Durham, especially along the lake front have been quick to reduce their lot levies making it more attractive to build within their municipalities. Newcastle has been holding to their set of levies established in the hayday of development. ' The idea of linking residential development with industrial development is a good one. Newcastle is going to have to make changes and this should at least be a consideration when these changes come about. SENATOR THOMPSON AND THE CONSTITUTION One would have to agree with most points made by Senator Andy Thompson in his senate address and very few Would argue over the fact that there should be accord between the provinces and the federal government as to the patriation of the Constitution. Senator Thompson also states that we are coming dangerously close to having too much decentralization and here again there has to be a lot of support for this view. Unfortunately under the present system there has been little control in decentralization and the continuation of this could well cause the breakup of Canada into small states as is the concern of those opposed to the present course of the Government with their bid for the Constitution. Senator Thompson can refer to history as he has so well done in his address to the senate but times do change as do attitudes and at some place or bther change has to come and as far as decentralization it has to stop if Canada is to be whole. The provinces are not about to give up what they feel they have gained over the years. Their accord in *,the Constitution would be impossible. The government of Canada must how proceed and if necessary cut short the farce that now exists in the House of Commons. . On one matter in which we can whole heartedly agree in which Senator Thompson denounces the use of a referendum. Surely we elect a government to administer and rule the country and the use of referendums to govern is useless and dangerous. TRENTWAY ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOURS SINCE 1965 SEE THE RUGGED BEAUTY OF ATLANTIC CANADA New Brunswick,. Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland 13 DAY TOURS 29 Departures from June 1 to, September 26 (Inclusive) 19 DAY TOURS Including NEWFOUNDLAND 10 Departures from June 27 to August 31 (inclusive) FOR DETAILS CONTACT: Toll Free 0 1-800-461-7615 SENATOR THOMPSON ONE OF FOUR OPPOSING CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM (Continued from page 1) ator Thompson referred to many notables in the constitutional constitutional reform and quoting the Right Hon. Lester Pearson Pearson in the Amendment of the Constitution of Canada (1965) had this quote; "In any federation the two most critical questions are the distribution of powers between between the two levels of government and the manner in which the Constitution can be changed. A federation is necessarily a delicate balance balance between conflicting considerations considerations and interests. It is to be expected that the most delicate of all questions should be the way in which such a balance might be altered." The Senator said he has found no amendment which had affected the legislative sovereignty of the provinces Without first having the consent of all provinces. He said his concern was not because of any particular sympathy towards some of the provincial premiers viewpoints viewpoints expressed at the recent constitutional conference. "Frankly, he said, I was appalled at the parochial character of the views expressed expressed by some of them." He said his concern was not borne by the need of more decentralization. decentralization. He said in his view the country is already dangerously de-centralized. Senator Thompson returned returned to his view when he quoted from a government document published in 1978 stating that the government had resolved to provide Canada with a new constitution by the end of 1981 ... It urges the provinces to co-operate with it in order to renew the constitutional provision provision which cannot be amended without their cooperation. cooperation. He also referred to statements statements by St. Laurent who in 1946 said that "any procedure for amendment of the joint- portion of the Constitution must make proper provision for participation by both the federal and the provincial authorities." Thompson said there were attempts in 1927, '35, '36, '50, '61, '64, '68 and 1971 to make amendments but which were never accomplished due to the fact that all provinces did not agree. In some cases, he said, there was only one dissenting province. The Senator further asked why they did not let the Supreme Court decide on the validity of the resolution? "I find it hard to understand those who have spoken with great passion on the necessity and urgency to enshrine our . right because they do not trust their parliament or legislature and feel the matter matter must be decided by the courts," he said. Thompson also asked why those advocating the rights of minorities through court decisions decisions were not in effect also now asking that same right for the minority, the provinces. provinces. "In this sense, he said, the power of the legislatures and including the parliament in Ottawa will be restricted." He said neither the,United KendaI News The Yoke Maker He talked of yokes, and knew whereof he spoke This carpenter who made full a many a yoke. I think he loved his work in Nazareth town, Remembering weary oxen lying down With ungalled necks at even because his care Had been to make yokes comforting to wear. He talked of yokes: he said a man might take His yoke upon him for his great love's sake And find it easy and the burden light, Fitted, in love, to each man's needs and might. Eleanor H. Zimmerman. At seven a m. on the. last Sunday morning in March the temperature was 50 degrees F. and a flock of Canada Geese was flying north. Jack Miner used to open his home to the public during the second week in April when he expected the geese to be there on his pond, stopping for resSt and food before leaving for their summer nesting grounds in the far north. On Sunday morning Steven Hellebusf played a solo on his bugle accompanied by his. brother Andrew on the piano. Rev. A. Tizzard told the children a story of a storm at sea, during his early life in Newfoundland, when they put their trust in the Captain, We have a captain who will guide Us through the storms and troubles of life. The scripture reading was James 4: 6-17. His subject for the fourth Sunday of Lent was, "A new future". , At the time of the first Easter the disciples felt they had no tomorrow, no future. They could talk about what He had' done but there would, be no new miracles, no gatherings on the sea shore. Jesus had said to the thief on the cross, "tomorrow you will be with me in paradise". This downhearted group of men found suddenly and unexpectedly unexpectedly they did have a new future. "I am going to get a place ready for you", said Jesus. In the old world, long ago, was a sign, "Nothing more beyond". Then Newfoundland was discovered so the sign Kingdom, Australia nor New Zealand had entrenched rights. On the other hand rights are entrenched in India and here Thompson said he would not ponder very long. The Senator said he wished he felt the excitement that others profess over the transfer transfer of protecting rights to the courts from the sovereignty of Parliament and the legis- laturès. , Senator Thompson said another matter -that concerned concerned him was the reference to a referendum.He said such' was foreign to tfye Canadian system and weakens the power of the elective authority. authority. The Senator asked the haste in patriation. had to be changed. They simply erased the first word so the motto réad, "more beyond". Easter reminds us that there is "more beyond"!. The Bible gives us new hope for tomorrow. We do know who holds tomorrow. Lord for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray Let me be lànd in word and deed Just for today. Keep me, guide me, love me Lord Just for today. The flowers at the altar on Sunday morning were in memory of Mrs. Harold Caswell whose funeral was March 28th. Sympathy is extended to her daughter Mrs. L. Lambier and to Mr. Brian Caswell and the other members of her family. Mr. Don Henderson's brother Mr.- Robert Simon was buried on Monday, March 30th. He is also the brother-in-law of Mr. Leslie Morgan, our sympathy is extended to both these gentlemen. On Saturday evening, March 28th the Sunday School children led by their teachers put on a fine talent show. They also displayed their banners and mottos which later will be hung in the church. They had samples of Norwegian and Scottish foods which they served to the guests. We were reminded that ,it is two hundred years since the first Sunday School was begun. After the program the'children served lunch to their parents and visitors..' Much'credit is due to^our fine staff of teachers. ' On Saturday morning, March 28th the fire hazard was, veity great as no rain had come and. the grass was long and dry. Yet the man who owns the lot between Mr. Les Morgan and Mr. S. Heggie decided to burn the long dry grass' off. Fortunately the sixth line road stopped the fire on the north, and the lower wet land stopped it from spreading south. The fire brigade was called and managed to put it out in Morgan's field. Who will pay the fire brigade for this man's folly? Now here's a smile. "Did you go to the doctor John?" "Ÿes I did". "Did he found out what you had?" "Almost." "What do you mean by 'almost'?" "Well I had $25.75 with me and he charged me $25.00!" St. Saviours ANGLICAN CHURCH Orono, Ontario Regular Sunday Worship Service -10:00 a.m. Rev. Allan Haldenby B.A. L.Th.' UNITED CHURCH Orono Pastoral Charge Minister Rev. Wayne Wright, B.A.; M.Div. Organist and Choir Director David Gray SUNDAY, APRIL 5,1981 ORONO UNITED CHURCH Sunday Church School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. Bible Study Every Thursday 7 p.m. Friendship Room Easter Bazaar Saturday, April 11th 2-5 p.m. Main Hall 29th Annual United Church Men's Conference Delawanna Inn, Honey Harbour. Weekend June 5th to 7th - Men only Weekend June 12 to 14th - Men and Wives Contact Person Willis BarrabaU 983-5736 KIRBY UNITED CHURCH Church Sunday School 9:45 Morning Worship 9:45 For Dental Health A Reach Tooth Brush and J. & JvDental Floss Cash refund offer with purchase , * . of 3 brushes or dental floss '■ . c ,• ALSO FREE : 1 Reach Tooth Brush Travel Gap With each . Tooth Brush. 1 3W!H ORONO, ONT. • 983-5009j