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/ } D 4 J LJ '® " o [ "Need tax oe and employment opportunities Dear 'Sir, Now we know to whom. politicians will listen; other politicians! As Township Council succumbed to the blandishments of Dr. Dy- mong and adopted "I think 'I'd better think it out again" as their theme song, some . questions related to their. "un-decision" occur. 1. How come the Pen issue pr of recon- sider. when backed: 'by Dr. Dymond and local busi- ness interests? .2. How 'come a espn centre for Scugog. Twp. becomes more attractive when Uxbridge seems eager to get it? 3. How come discrediting the S.T.P Group's petition, admittedly based on emot-- ionalism and twisted inform- ation, was soimportant to Dr. Dymond's group, when they felt the S.T.P. petition repre- 'sented a negligible minority of residents? 4. If petitions have dubious value in establishing a true assessment of residents' opinion on an issue, what else does? : 5. Who is to sponsor, direct 'and finance 'A programme of Public Education", as Dr. Dymond referred to present- ing the facts to- Scugog residents? 6. Finally, and most impor- tant, how come efforts to attract suitable industry to the Township have been so unsuccessful that a peniten- tiary is such an attractive opportunity? . There should be more deve- lopment--in- this--township, providing 'a better balanced tax base and wider employ- ment opportunities. This area canno longer exist as an almost exclusively agricul- tural municipality: It also can not exist with "an economy based on dormitory suburbia and recreation. Before Regional Govérn- ment, Cartwright Twp. coun=~~~ cil passed up the chance of - the headlines, '"'Council Res- establishing an official plan and getting at the job of planned development, The same kind of thinking still prevails, but now the region- "al official plan is being draf- ted. Development, -favour- able to the urban majority in the region, will go forward if our municipality does not take positive action to benefit this community.' The real job + facing' council .is providing '8 the means to attract worth- while new" development to this township. That's not a penitentiary. Dr. Dymond believes that all the people in favour of the Pen have,not yet been heard. I believe that all the people opposed to the Pen have not beenheard. Ample opportun- ity for a "Programme of Public Education' was pro- vided before council made a "decision on July 14. Now that petitions have been discre- dited as a means of making council aware of ratepayer attitudes, surely another petition to demonstrate sup- port for the pen is not in the works, what's it to be, Doc? "Fors" and "Againsts" fight is out with wet noodles at fifty aces in the'middle of Perry St.? Not likely, because the final decision is.up to qur elected council. I trust that council will 'stand by their previous decision to drop the Pen, but will get at the job the Pen issue demonstrates has not . been done; providing resid- ° ents with. tax relief and creating employment oppor- tunities through new develop- ment in Scugog Township. Sincerely, Bryce Walker. Council meeting 'biggest farce' Sir: Every takpayer should attend, at least one Council meeting, it really is an eye opener! The Mayor sits and pre- sumable presides over this pantomine with our learned council seated about him. Delegations or matters of local and rural interest are presented to council by var- ~ ious individuals either repre- senting Companies, Commit- teess, or just plan Mr. and Mrs. John Doe. t The night I.attended my first council meeting was the one held in the school auditor- ium on the matter of the Pen, now wells known to most resident§ of Scugog Town- ship. I was among .the numerous people attending this meeting against the Pen - being located anywhere in Scugog Township, This matter (I thought) was final- ly settled. The Mayor stated flatly, There would be No Pen- in Scugog Township. I felt great, something had been accomplished by a._council ~ who had bothered to listen to the voice of the people. My feeling great did not last long, infact, a very short period of time, I believe about two weeks. I missed the next Council meetings as I felt the major problem that I was concern- ed about had been solved and like a fool, I believed in the Mayor and his council. :While.-.shopping in Port Perry last Wednesday, I saw cinds Penitentiary Motion'. Stunned I though I needed my glasses changed, but know the headlines were true. I bought the paper even though Isubscribe tothe STAR, I had to read this ¢razy mixed-up mess. To say I was angry is putting it mild." There is no word suitable in the English Dictionary that I could explain how I felt about the Mayor of Scugog and his council. Their actions were unbelievable. I. decided then I would attend the next Council meet- ing and the preceding ones until this matter was finally settled one way or another. Monday night I attended the biggest farce I have ever. Topics- Program Association ONTARIO COUNTY BEEF-PRODUCER'S "INFORMATION MEETING Ministry of Agriculture & Food Board Room, Uxbridge Thursday, August 14th, 8:15 p.m. Ontario Beef Cow Income Stabilization Beef Cattle Marketing EVERYONE WELCOME Sponsored by Ontario County Beef Improvement seen, Problems relating to the Township were brought before the Mayor and counc- il. Not one issue was solved, everyone was given the run- around, one Councillors did not even bother to discuss or debate any issue; most never even opened their. mouths. I must say, however, that the Mayor did address the Coun- 'cil and" ask"if they had anything to suggest, etc. One thing I did learn and that was who my representative was For enjoyable outdoor living this summer, come in and see our for Reach, Neil AAT, several of the issues brought "up before Council were in Mr. "Hunter's Ward, but he just - sattherelikeabumpon alog, saying nothing, or if he did, no one could hear him. The gentleman presenting letters to Council from various people was well spoken and we could hear him quite well, too bad he is not a councillor. The only other Councillor we heard from was Mr. Frew, (continued on page 6) building materials for: FENCING & SUN DECKS SPRUCE 1x6" 12* ft 2x4". 14%/ ft 2x6" - 22%' TRU TIL 235 WATER ST. - CEDAR {> 1x6"- 22' ft 2x4". 23"t 2x6". 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If Hydro under pressure CHORE (TD BUI: IMBROVEMENIS from the Government can' come up with an unbelievable $1 billion cut in a few days, it would seem feasible that the Ontario government should order an investigation into the affairs and management of Ontario Hydro. (A simil investigation into Quebec" hydro has_ revealed some startling information). How much featherbedding and waste is going on? The entire economy of the Province is founded on inexpensive power. The "Father of Hydro", Adam 'Beck said before his ish Bouse what I'm telling' y have no cause to raise hydro rates. Watch what they do after I'm gone'. Sir Adam would turnover inhis grave if he -saw-the 29.7 percent increase on top of the al- ready increased - rates (continued on page 6) ~ PORT PERRY CEDAR POLES 4" Tops 8 Ft. Long '1.85 CEDAR POSTS 4x 4" 605. foot ou. They . AR re ! Xt % a bh Ph ane