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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What price Regional Government? To the Editor: I have had the privilege of sitting in on quite a number of talks and meetings on Regional Government since they have started in this area. A good number of things have been discussed, such as boundaries, size of the region, controlling urban sprawl, pollution, planning, greens belts and recreation, representation by population loss of identity, broader tax base, and quite a number of other items which do not come to my ee at present. In all of the papers which I have read about Regional Government, not one article that I recall was mentioned about agriculture and the farmer and what impact Regional Government is go- ing to have on them. The way Requests support Letter to the Editor As Guiding and Scouting has been an integral part of our young people's forma- tive years, we wish to make our community aware of the serious problems besetting the Girl Guide Association. The maintenance and ex- penses of the Guiding Section of the Scout Hall has been overwhelming for our Guides and Brownies. Thus the Association has been forced to work solely to meet building expenses; leaving no funds for much needed improvements or immediate Guiding requirements. This situation has forced the Company to call a public meeting to be held at the Scout Hall on January 11, 1973, at 8:00 p.m., so that recommendations and de- cisions can be made con- cerning the future use or disuse of the Scout Hall. Have the aims and ob- jectives of the Guding and Scouting Associations fallen by the wayside; have they been neglected or over- shadowed by the building problem? We urge your interest and attendance. Girl Guide Association I see it, and I have been asking questions from the start, the rural population is going to get only one thing from Regional Government and this is a bigger tax bill, for which they will receive very, very little in return. I have spoken to people concerning this who are supposed to know the an- %wers. Their answer was, "Look at the services. you will get." What services?? Can Regional Government give us that we do not already have, or could have if we so desired? Another answer that I received was that, "You get a broader tax base." But for who? Most rural municipalities do not have any financial troubles. The farmers and the rural people are going to be saddled with a bill to help pay the debts of the cities and towns. The bureaucrats who have proposed this region had better wake up before it is too late. they are going to cut off the hand that feeds them. If the farmer's expenses go much higher, he will have no choice but to sell his farm to some monied businessman or speculator and move to town. This is happening far too often. 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Take a look at the area down around Toronto and you will see what I am talking about. Russia neglected her agri- cultural production and now she has to pour millions of dollars into it in order 'to revive it to feed her people. I have read about several towns in this proposed area who are concerned about losing their identity. They will still survive if they do, but we cannot survive if we lose the farmer. I say to the farmers and rural people, 'Wake up now!" and start asking questions. In place of send- ing briefs to Mr. Mac- Naughton send him petit- ions! You only have until the "end of February to do so, according to the proposal, before the government start proceedings to add more financial burden to you. Norman Mairs, Councillor of Cartwright Township Obituaries Clarence A. Beare A letter carrier in Oshawa for the past 17 years, Clarence A. Beare died suddenly at the Oshawa General Hospital, Tuesday, December 29 following a very brief illness. Born in Fillmore, Sask. in 1915, he was the eldest son of the late Frederick John and Frances Marguerite (Fit chett) Beare. Mr. Beare, a resident of Oshawa and Port Perry for the past 50 years, was married to Islay Ross in 1949. He served overseas in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Artillery. He was a member of Centennial United Church. He is survived by his wife Islay, one son, Brian Beare, and one sister (Mrs. Donald (Maxine) Holden, all of Oshawa. He is also survived by two brothers Burgess of Atlanta, Georgia, and Bruce of Port Perry. Mr. Beare was at the Armstrong Fun- eral Home where Rev. Donald Tansley conducted the funeral service in the chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. Pallbearers were Bruce Beare, Donald Holden, George Hayes, Dale Beare, Douglas Guest and Edwin Hoare. Interment was at Mount Lawn Cemetery, Oshawa. . Russell Thomas Entered into rest Suddently at his home, Sunderland, R. R. 5, 1972. William Russell Thomas el- dest son of the late Mr. W. Thomas and Annie Innis. He was in his 75th year. Mr. Thomas was a quiet living man. A wonderful neighbour and friend of all. He was a member of Greenbank United Church. Mr. Thomas married Mary Real of Greenbank. To this union were born three children, Lloyd of Sonya, very PORT PERRY STAR -- Thursday, Jan. 4th, 1973 -- 5 (Isobel) Mrs. Glen Dowson of Seagrave. (Helen) Mrs Emery Southern of Canning- ton and 8 grandchildren He is also survived by a sister (Laura) Mrs. Frank Lee of Greenbank. He was predeceased by brother Henry who was buried six months ago.' Rev. Critch of Greenbank was the officiating minister. His words were a comtort to all. The funeral was held from the Pinkeham-Lewis Fun- eral Home of Sunderland. Internment in Bethel cem- etery, Greenbank. The pall bearers were his six nephews. The flower bearers were three other nephews. The beautiful flower and charitable donations showed the high esteem in which he was held by all. 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