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The Era Newmarket Aurora Keswick Ont Wed March THE ERA Serving York County Since every Wednesday at 30 Charles SI Newmarket Ontario by Publishing Co Limited Subscriptions for two years for one calendar year Single copies each The NewmarketAurora Era is one of the Inland Publishing Co Limited group of suburban newspapers which includes the News Ad vertiser Brampton Guardian Post Gazette Economist and Sun News Oakville Beaver This week and Stovffvilie Tribune Member Canadian weekly Newspaper Association and Audt Bureau of Circulation Second Class Mall registration number Phone 8952331 30 Charles St DAVID HASKELL Publisher TERRY CARTER Editor- in Chief ROBERT MARTIN News Editor Phone Aurora BLUE RIBBON AWARD Its time for the province to take action on Lake Simcoe The Ministry of Natural Resources has smelt population in Lake Simcoe numbered in finally admitted there is something wrong with the millions the fishing in Lake The admission comes after years of warning of a decline in and trout catches by veteran fishermen and fish hut operators The decline was coincident with the entry of smelt into the lake in But the decline was not sharply defined until the 1970s when the Still the ministry will not admit that the increase in smelt population has anything to do with the decrease in the whitefish population In a pamphlet issued to the public last week the ministry said Feeding studies on smelt conducted between and did not show this species was preying on eggs or young But the pamphlet fails to state what the feeding studies did show The pamphlet states The Ministry of Natural Resources is ex tremely concerned about the decline and possible loss of lake trout and in Lake Experienced fishermen on Lake Simcoe need not be told that whitefish catches have declined significantly and that mainly large old whitefish are now being caught While lake trout angling has remained Newmarket Theatre Centres marvelous good the population is heavily supplemented by production of is a rich history lesson on hatcheryraised fish Natural reproduction of mediaeval England and Europe both whitefish and lake trout has declined In Jean play is cased on a colorful contrast changing lake conditions are favoring period in our history and the play shows in detail warm water species such as yellow perch and the costumes and manners of the era and the set smallmouth bass even contains a thoroughlyresearched replica of resuIt ministry introduced this year a stained glass window from the century two limit per person and a reduction in the fishing season NTC a lesson in history Canterbury Cathedral As a history lesson and as a catalyst to further study of an important period the production would be a valuable tool to history teachers and students its a pity the cast is not able to schedule a school matinee but with six shows spread over two weeks there is plenty of opportunity for history teachers and their classes to avail The pamphlet continues It should be understood that while tougher fishery regulations are positive steps towards protecting a troubled resource they should be regarded only as BandAid measures not wonder cures The pamphlet concludes It will be un fortunate if we lose a legacy as valuable and themselves of an opportunity to see it And compared to some of the expeditions irreplaceable as the cold water fish of Lake students are taking this spring in the pursuit of knowledge this one could be inexpensive as well Bangon Ministry as very useful So do something about it illboord The New market trailers will hold a general meeting Wed March at 730 pm in the groups studios on Main St Paul Bennett director of the Ontario Craft Council will be the guest speaker Mr Bennetts talk will be illustrated with a slide presentation on various crafts There is no admission charge and anyone interested in The Grafters is welcome to attend A sixweek workshop in batik will lie con- dueled by the Newmarket rafters beginning Tues April Smith founder of The will direct the workshop which will be held in the groups Main St Studio Tuesdays from to pm Cost for the course will be per lesson if all openings are filled To roister call Cowing An exhibition of paintings by King Township artist Helen continues through Sun March at the York Fine Art Gallery The gallery is located at Snowball Corners two and a half miles west of Aurora on Wellington St The gallery is open from am to pm Tuesday to Saturday and pm to 530 pm Sunday The Centennial Accordion Hand and Majorettes will hold a dance at the Lions Am phitheatre in Newmarket Sat April beginning at pm Tickets will be a couple and a hot meal will lie included Disc jockey Houston Fife will supply the music For information and tickets call The Farmers Market committee will meet March 14 in the committee room at the Civic Centre at pm Anyone interested in helping is asked to attend Anyone wishing to rent a space at the market which opens June is asked to call Tom Foster The first aid course will be offered at Si Andrews Presbyterian Church on Sutton beginning March For details call The York Symphony Orchestra will present a wine and cheese concert at the Newmarket Community Centre March I at pm Tickets for the evening will tie Under the direction of conductor Clifford Poole the or chestra will perform favorites such as Rossinis overture from the Barter of Seville maninoffs piano concerto in minor and Hie finale from the Prague Symphony by Moart For information phone Ihe Coachmen Drum and Bugle Corps will hold a St Patricks Dance Sat March at the Slit ton Arena beginning at pm All tickets will lie sold in advance Cost will be a couple and a buffet door prizes and refresh ments will be featured For information call The World Around lecture series con tinues at York Pines United Church Kettleby Wed March when Rev Donald Sterling discusses Beyond Tofflers A View Of the Worlds Future Cost for the lecture which begin at 10 am is SI 50 coffee is available and a free babysitting service is provided Rev Sterling is the minister of Applewood United in Mississauga and has lectured in the humanities at for many years A jazz band from St Andrews College Aurora will perform Friday and Saturday nights to raise money for expenses for an upcoming trip to Sweden The group will play both nights at pm at the College main auditorium admission is free but donations will be welcomed The band will begin a two- week triptoSweden on March Included in the itinerary is a visit to Auroras twin town A Forum on featuring Sheila Manison of the Parent Action league will be held Friday March at pm at Grace Church on Carlson Si Newmarket The Newmarket Centre Theatre companys production of continues its run at the old town hall on Market Square March 10 11 and Tickets are available at Infoplace in the Upper Canada Mall and the Wapiti Craft Shop on Main St Admission is for adults with special rates for children and senior citizens The Newmarket Legion will lake on the Midland in a hockey game Saturday March at Arena beginning at pm Special guest referee for the match will be Newmarket Mayor Bob Forhan Following the game Hie Legion will host a St Patricks Dance from pm to am Tickets are a couple and spot and door prizes will be awarded The following morning the Legion will stage a lumber jack breakfast for Hie hockey players Mr holes THE Readers ERA Fire Crawford reader says I read with great interest of the running feud between Police Commissioner Ray Police Chief Bruce Crawford and I am surprised that we cant arrive at an easy solution to the problem To me the solution is quite simple get rid of Crawford is no question that there is positively oppressive traffic control in York Region under the direction of Chief Crawford It is an ex tremely sad slate of af fairs that each and every member of the York police force should be extremely disliked by people of York Region and many other far flung regions for our reputation is spreading localise of the passion of one man whose only knowledge of police work seems to be preserved with dignity wrapped around the and efforts by police were operation of his pet toy appreciated If it is true the radar equipment that Crawford wants to There is another increase traffic charges solution get rid of from in to regional government and in then the go back municipal great one be fired police forces where kids could be seen any night talking to the police on the streets adults could make a friendly wave to police as they drove by and law and order was Young people not happy with police treatment Ray the police commissioner and Police Chief Bruce Crawford are currently involved in a controversy concerning certain areas of police procedures in York However Mr is not only concerned person The younger citizens of York particularly in Newmarket area are very concerned the treatment received by us from some of the over- zealous police officers in our hometown of Newmarket We arc in Ihe 18 to year old age group The vast majority of us arc law abiding The inadequate ional activities and facilities leave us no choice but to turn to the taverns where we are constantly harassed and eyed by the police who define us together as incorrigibles We are subjected to assaults searches harassment em barrassment and in some cases personal injury merely upon the suspicions of certain members of our police department who are here to serve and protect Our committee Young Adults for Police Protection formed by ourselves are willing discuss and to substantiate our claims before this situation causes further violence The purpose of our commit lee which we feel is essential is to ease the tensions and problems between our age group and the police depart ment After all we are all citizens who have the same rights as everyone else in the community Any persons who arc concerned and interested in our committees purposes and goals contact any of un dersigned so we can solve these and future problems as soon as We hope to have the support and help of our elected officials townspeople and police department DOUG ANNKTTK RICHARD IIURTON WALLACE DANNY Action not tough enough says NDPs Scott It was heartening to learn last week that the Conservative govern ment has finally recognized that agricultural land is a valuahle resource and has issued planning guidelines for municipalities The has for some time been urging governments green paper on agriculture Unfortunately al though Ihe govern ments green paper on agriculture does recognize concern for disappearing farmland it does not lake any lough unilateral steps to slop this disappearance Guidelines arc given to the municipalities with suggestion that they be incorporated in their official plans within a five year period The costs S t -a- But MOT CENTS FOE CENTS FOG a i Sis municipalities however do not have to recognize these guidelines Furthermore the government is only creating a massive bureaucratic delay mere an ism where applications go into the ministries letters go back and forth and development continues The government did save 3000 acres of farm land in the Niagara peninsula However some of this laved land has been developed And acres of land in the same has been given the OK for development The government will no doubt maintain it is genuinely concerned finally about our disappearing farmland measures it is taking though to preserve this land are not enough As Stephen IxjwIs said its an adroit facade and doesnt amount to a hill of beans I AN SCOTT NDP candidate York North immediately and without pension for plotting public harassment Ever since the in ception of radar we have asked to believe that the primary use for Ibis equipment would be lo slow traffic and prevent accidents and not to harass the people who pay for it As a matter of interest I drive miles each way to and from my work most of this on Don Mills ltd and see so much dangerous driving I cant help wondering why the police are not deployed in apprehending these people and put the fines right to them and forget the poor guy who is just trying to get to work and get home safely and happens to he doing a few miles over the speed limit but otherwise doing no one any harm Chief Crawford no more personnel in his all the new chief would have to do is give the present radar a refresher course in police work There is no doubt these men have been trained beyond the mentality required to operate a radar unit which brings up a point If more men are required why not employ a few civilians who could operate radar as efficiently as any policeman and many would he willing take tlie job at considerably less pay than a first class constable receives If the present com plement of York Regional Police were patrolling the roads instead of parked hushes and what have you I feel you could reduce number of radar units required catch more of the ex cessive speeders and dangerous drivers have better police protection at less cost and hopefully you would bring respectability and credibility back to York Region Police Police cuuld once again spend some of I heir time getting to know the people and renewing their confidence I believe even the Policemen would appreciate this op portunity NORMAN IIOHSON IUM Queens vhTc For more fetters please turn to page 5 By ROY GREEN Hospital may go public Get your pens pencils and telegrams ready it looks like York County Hospital is going to go public once again in order to get funding from the province to operate the hospital properly Back on January The Era in a front page story outlined the problems at York County due to financial restraints imposed by the provincial government Only of the 193 beds added In the hospital expansion are being used and elective surgery often is cancelled Even some emergency surgery is moved elsewhere At that time administrator said that continuation of the problem could be severe Its the sort of thing that builds up he said Well its continuing to build up and even a change at the top level in the Health Ministry has had no effect Frank Miller has left that ministry and Dennis is now the top man But the ministry maintains that it doesnt have the funds to allow York County Hospital to make use of those beds Whole sections of the hospital stand unused They have even taken to using their ambulatory care unit for regular hospital use something they dont have the authority to do We just had to do it says I dont know where wed be if we didnt We may have to take the problem to the attention of the public says Roeder who remembers the public campaign that was waged to get the province to come with the dollars to build that addition It kept getting stalled in austerity drives at the provincial level and finally the public was urged to write type telegraph sing or shout to the province and to do it loudly I guess it was fairly effective because they finally agreed to make an exception of sorts to their stance of no new construclion It had something to do with allowing construction of the expansion to begin and provincial money would actually be paid at the end of certain period Anyway the addition now stands there and it has been of great help in handling the constant overflow of people in and out of York County Hospital But they still cant use nil the beds The province did agree to raise the hospitals budget this year but it still isnt enough The hospital has to pay water and fuel bills too Just like we do If you think you were hit heavily with the new user pays sewage rates just ponder how they will affect York County Hospital Increases in these fuel water sewage etc could cost an additional 100000 or more York County Hospital as evidenced by an intensive tour Ive just taken there is nothing less than small wellcontained city The constant activity behind the scenes in depart ment after department is mindboggling It takes a good two hours just to take the quick tour running up and down the backstairs and zipping in and out of this hallway and that Then you are suddenly confronted with the large empty space and the immediate change in the pace of the hospital Theres just nothing going on in those areas Compare that with the near frenzy of the admitting office where names and beds are juggled and places to put people arc few Like the man said its a problem that becomes more severe the longer it is allowed to continue Pressing their case to the ministry has yielded no results as yet Maybe taking the problem to the public will work again as it did when they were trying to get the hospital ex panded Mr in conversation with mo said it looked as though the hospital board might decide to go public and try to obtain a groundswell of support for Iheir plight I dont know if he wanted me to mention these things here at this time but he did not tell me NOT to say anything Besides I think its too important an Issue to just sit and wait for something to happen before anything is done Pressure can be a good thing in keeping an operation running smoothly Pressure that is that is under control The type of daily pressure they are under at York County Hospital Is not a good thing J Uncontrolled pressure leads to mistakes Mistakes in hospitals arc like the ones that hockey make You can immediately see the results and they arc not good ones Maybe we should all drop a friendly note to the Ministry of Health in Toronto Maybe ft deluge of mail on their doorsteps would make them sec more clearly the plight of York County Hospital If nothing else itll give them something to do I