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a At J York Since Charm St Mew Ontario by Inland Co Limited SvMcrfioriS for two ywi for Single capts The Era one of Co Limited group of the Ad Brampton Guardian Burlington Economist ahd Sun Braver Week and Stout fen Tribune Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper and the Audit Bureau of Circulation Second Claw Mail registration number Phone Newmarket Charles St DA WD HASKELL TERRY CARTER EdiforlnCnfef ROBERT MARTIN Editor PETER GRIFFIN Advertising Phone Aurora a School decision on school York County school board is to be com- mended for its recent dec is ion to sJl the historic Alexander school and site to Newmarket for a nominal fee thus ensuring that both land and building remain in the public domain The site has served the community of Newmarket since its very early days both as a church and school site existing building the third school to have stood on the site is also the towns oldest school Newmarket trustee Craig worked hard to persuade a majority of fellow board members that the public library and museum complex the town plans to develop on the site are a logical extension of the schools educational function and should be supported by the board In opting for the librarymuseum complex the board was also recognizing the reality of the schools situation and this is a point critics of the board decision are blithely ignoring In Newmarkets official plan and zoning bylaw the site is designated for public use because of its historic significance and town council has made it dear it does not intend to entertain proposals to change the use Thus with the possibility of a to allow a residential or commercial use of the land ruled out any other pur chaser would be hard put- to find a use for it Critics are also ignoring provincial statutory provisions under which the board will not lose any Ontario grant money on the sale of a school site to a town for public use if the sale is approved by the Minister of Education The board doesnt place a value on the 93yearold building Since the sale cannot be finalized without Education Minister Tom Wells approval it follows that residents of other areas of the region will not be subsidizing Newmarkets library plans as the critics claim if the board does not receive full market value for the school So once again we would like to commend the board and Mr oh the decision and urge Mr Wells to finalize the deal as quickly as possible Newmarket hopes to start work on its new project Georgina town meeting a refreshing experience I ROY GREEN J r V Remem rV 919 am a en Friday is June the fifth anniversary of ali secondrate burglary at a hotelapartment complex in Washington called Watergate Before you start writing me letters saying should let sleeping He consider how the British handle one of the most infamous days in their history Guy Fawkes Day A short while ago in to be exact Guy was angry at the British Parliament No Royal commissions for Guy or seething letters to the editor of the Times Guy tried to blow up the British Parliament in what became known as the Gunpowder Plot of Did the British gloss this incident over Do they relegate it to the archives Hide it in the Tower of London Not bleedin likely They have a great ruddy They actually cellars beneath the Parliament Buildings each year in memory of Guy and his ideas Only in Britain you say Pity THE Readers ERA To the best of my knowledge no one is planning any special celebrations in the United States to commemorate the Watergate breakin Indeed it is a pity Something very fresh and very interesting happened last Wednesday night at the Georgina Civic Centre What started out as a meeting to discuss industrial land in the township organized by the Chamber of Commerce turned into exactly what had been advertised an old fashioned meeting The results were marvellous Gone from the meeting were the trappings of the agendas clerks administrators and con firming bylaws that are necessary for procedure and decision at regular council meetings The middle ground was removed leaving publicly elected officials and the public with nothing to do but talk Removed from the stuffy and often formal air of the council meeting the public seemed more relaxed and able to put across their feelings on personal problems as well as matters effecting the entire township And council by the same token removed from the pressures of wading through a large agenda in a given length of time responded to the questions and surprised a few with their candid answers As one participant said after the meeting there was no name calling People were calm and cool and precise Meetings like these are things that we have almost lost in our systems of government In many cases although elected officials do work hard for their constituents many of us never see our councillor regional councillor MPPor MP from one election to the next It often takes that one to one encounter to Clarifies nonsmokers stand People and politicians everywhere might do well to remember this untidy little chapter in American history on an annual basis It neednt be a sad affair Let the people have fun let them eat cake Smokers everywhere even in public places in Toronto would be able to buy Cuban cigars at a cutrate and puff like crazy This the five men who were caught redhanded in building with wiretap equipment At lastthe non- smokers fight to clean up indoor environment is finally gaining hardwon ground and the public is beginning to give the issue the serious thought it deserves Op Monday June 6 the City of Toronto following Ottawas example ap proved a bylaw to regulate srnoking in finally provide the answer that although it may have been covered by the press hasnt really view of been understood the welcome efforts of Councillors at the meeting agreed they members of Aurora would be willing to take part in such forums on Council to deal with an intermittent basis Lets hope they put those feelings into action problem on a local level feel it is timely to correct several popular misconceptions about subject Residents of the region are invited to attend the first annual meeting of the United Way of York Region to be held Wednesday June at Blue Flame Room Consumers Gas Co Elgin Mills Richmond Hill at 730 Guest speaker at the meeting will be Michael J Pfaff who has recently been appointed chairman executive director of the United Community Fund of greater Toronto Farm Cedar Valley will sponsor the Ontario Dressage Championship Saturday and Sunday The farm is located three miles east of Woodbine Ave on Highway The event will feature leading international Judge Col A of Denmark who was president of the jury at the Olympic Games Entry to the event is per car For more information call 89577 There will also be a cash prize for the first ticket every ticket and the last four tickets drawn Tickets are a couple and can be ob tained by calling The Bahai community of Aurora is spon soring a series of discussions on Bahai world religion every Friday evening at pm at Steeplechase Ave Aurora Theres bingo every Monday at the Newmarket Community Centre An early bird game begins at wiih regular games at 8 pm For call Every Thursday theres bingo at the Royal Canadian in Aurora on Industry St Early bird games are at pm with regular games at 8 pm Firstly the non- smokers rights movement personified by the Torontobased bying for instant total abolition of smoking in all public places Rather proposed legislation would place the onus on smokers to seek out areas specially marked for smoking no more than per cent of the total area rather than have non- smokers search for a smokefree corner Secondly practical enforcement of such a bylaw would be ac complished by placing responsibility with the proprietor of the facility and not the police except as a last resort Thirdly it is im perative that the public lake its collective head out of the sand and realize that we are dealing with a health and fire hazard an addiction problem and a public nuisance per- of dealing with smokers Is too often ineffective Even printed courtesy notices are regularly ignored The need is pressing for a more ef fective solution Councillor Millers stand issue We can survive for days without food or water but we cannot survive more than a few minutes without air Yet in credibly of these three necessities of life it is for fresh air that we have to on the smoking fight the hardest is praiseworthy For this and all the However he is in danger other unassailable of missing the entire point reasons I advocate of the issue when he is legislation in Aurora to reported as saying that regulate smoking in simply wants the town public places to acknowledge its ap- Anyone interested in to those who obtaining details of the refrain from smoking in Ottawa and Toronto public by dispersing bylaws the work and Thank You posters membership of the around town The point Smokers Rights is that legislation is Association or ways in urgently needed to which the cause can be control those smokers promoted in Aurora is who do NOT respond to welcome to contact me These poor dopes were duped into believing they were helping to depose Fidel Castro and return Cuba to freedom by bugging the phones of members of the Democratic National Com mittee Souvenir pocket notebooks would be sold with the telephone number of Howard Hunts basement office at the White House pencilled in That was one of the first items which White House to the bungled burglary Smokers Rights- pe by a minority of Association is not lob- p The polite request to refrain approach advocated by a number of ostriches as Just a line to thank you for your recent coverage of the Newmarket Crafters Open House and sale under the heading of D- courtesy reminders simply because they cannot or will not do so voluntarily It is indisputable that humans need contaminated food water or write to The Non Smokers Rights Association Spadina Avenue Toronto On tario MISS DAPHNE MARKER 25 Wells St Aurora Banks could get in on the fun by offering souvenirs to customers who open new accounts These souvenirs would take the form of cheques pesos laundered money and marked bills all headed for the finance chairman of the Com mittee to Reelect the President Call it CREEP money Stores left high and dry with supplies of pet rocks now that the pet rock craze has ended could put them back in the windows and call Stone Walls In honor of the stonewalling White House staffers Wear a Stone Wall around your neck on a chain to ward off embarrassing questions- Record and tape stores could have a field day too tit was a very interesting day and a lot of the interest shown I think can be attributed items in your paper Thank you again for the only acceptable way and air to live in health Tory worker writer of fake letter You still cant buy the Nixon tapes the ones that undid Tricky Dick but who wouldnt rush out to buy an blank tape as a souvenir of that unfortunate accident in the White House All things work toward the good so we must write and thank the A Pioneer Festival Weekend is to be held June and 26 as a fund raising project for the New St Johns Church Newmarket Ac tivities will include a Monster Bingo with in prizes June 24 at 730 pm in the Newmarket Arena Prepaid admission tickets a 650 value can be obtained by calling or 2926 A carnival and auction will be staged June at Fairy Lake with a dance in the evening at the Community Centre at 830 pm Dance tickets are per couple and are available by calling The weekend will wind up with a family picnic June 26 at Fairy Lake from noon onwards The Oak Ridges and District Minor Hockey Association will hold its elimination draw tad dance Saturday at die Bond Lake Arena Grand prize for the last ticket is a Dodge Aspen- The Sacred Heart Church parish picnic will be held Saturday at Marylake in King City from pm to 6 pm There will be games bingo food and refreshments Tickets are available at the church at a cost of for adults cents for children and a maximum of per family Five King Township artists are being featured in an art exhibition at the King Township Public Library through June 30 Local artists included are Susan Rally Joanne Clarke Helen Bird Bette Jenkins and Jo The show is open in the Gallery room curing regular library hours York United Church Kettleby- will stage a pot lack Sunday beginning at 1030 am There will be games and races for the children and everyone Is welcome keeping the interest of writer of last weeks people strong in the ac tivities of the community MRS JEAN MacKENZIE OpenHouseand Sales Convenor residents enjoying garden To the editor of The Era and the people who volunteered their help in building our garden we would like you to come and see It at anytime STAFF AND RESIDENTS Manor 52 St Newmarket letter to the editor headed Editorial outrageous The in this area read that letter and any apathy disappeared The day before an election finds many tired workers but they sure snapped to life and started with renewed vigour and determination after being aggravated by that letter The main aggravation wasnt ihe criticism and attack which can be expected in an election but rather the fact that no record can be found of anyone living in this area with such a name and address The voters lilt and the telephone books have been checked out and no one can be identified as having written the letters to the editor before letter publication The letter However in rural MrSimone refers to was Newmarket there an delivered by hand last A J Simone our four Monday morning A year old son His mom member of The Eras dad sister and brother staff thought he have been all cam- recognized the letter dexed by subject canvassing and writer and his address working from Bill and did not bother to Hodgsons campaign check out The Era headquarters FOR Bill apologizes to Mr Simone Hodgson Believe us we for any embarrassment didnt write that letter the fake letter may have The support we received caused him all day Wednesday from Thats when Nixons secretary Rose Mary Wood managed to accidentally erase a critical portion of the tapes as she did her daily con tortions routine Send for records for 8track Add two dollars for Canadian orders and if you send before midnight tonight youll also receive a complete list of Ron Zieglers Inoperative Statements in chronological disorder and in- Dick Nixon Day could surpass April Fools Day as the day for playing dirty tricks on people Kids could play hooky husbands play around with other women and no one would have to tell the truth on June Postmasters compiling ji Who can forget those timeless of the Watergate Hearings Buttons and badges would abound in all sizes shapes and colors carrying the Watergate lexicon we all learned At this point in time would be a big seller So would dont and a cancer on your Presidency Other favorites snow POOD BE The national board the Canadian masters and Assistants Association has asked me to compile the history of our organization For this reason I am asking your readers to contribute items of in terest such as amusing anecdotes clippings of important postal events and stories from the pioneer days of The aUtirhe big seller Would have Expletive Deleted but running a close second would be the immortal Watergate copout That was not my responsibility A the campaign headquarters was most encouraging and they all helped towards trying to find who wrote the letter using our name BUI Gail Bonnie Liz and Adrian are all fine people who- were a special pleasure to work with on the campaign and Bob support was also appreciated If a political party has to stoop to smearing tactics and involve the young to do it then I thank God we worked up a fury the last day and made sure beat we could that only a man lute BUI Hodgson would win and represent us in the government Whoever you are thank you for giving us the incentive wherever you may be We certainly We could hold Watergate parties where we taped up all the locks on the doors bugged the telephone and see who tell the baldest lies keeping a straight ftce They would have to be BYOB parties Bring Your Own Bribe and you would award a the United States But we could manage All material will be J Jtfc on arrival and a receipt issued It he act that Canadians AND FAMILY the contributor as quickly June 17th something else things Canada has inherited from the States are