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December I Loss of Metro roads grant worries county Massive response to MP Norm questionnaire Continued from page roads increasing the present 213mile system to miles It predicted that this desirable- system would mean doubled costs starting next year If such a system were adopted in 1971 the regions share of the bill after maximum provincial grants would be mil- Noting that in past years York received a per cent grant from the province and 25 per cent from Metro the report stated that under the new regional administration the regional road system will be financed by direct taxation The region could obtain as much as an 80 per cent provincial subsidy next year but based on what the reg ion tan afford the maximum grant is not likely the report warned Prepared by A G and Associates the report is an interim submission A final report will go to the regional council next year A county delegation last sum mer sought increased grants from Queens Park but no word been received on the provinces decision on the request Jack chief engineer for the Toronto and York Roads Commis sion said the province had promised to York as compensation for the loss of the Metro grant mal reply from Queens Park has ar rived the discussions with provin cial officials were held in what ap peared to be a favorable climate to wards the countys presentation TYRC Chairman J Taylor who told council the county has the finest roads system anywhere to be found nevertheless echoed councils concern on the cost projections This is only a guide to what the Department of Highways wanted he Reeve Evelyn Buck of Aurora and Deputy Reeve A of complained that the desirable roads system would bene fit Toronto drivers more than York County residents Of course miles is more desirable said Reeve Buck But for whom the people of York County or the people of Metropolitan Toronto It seems weve been sold down e again by the province OTTAWA When I sent out my recent ques tionnaire I had no idea the response would be so great So far we have re ceived approximately replies which has far ex ceeded my expectations I would like to take this opportunity of thanking the people of my riding who took the trouble to complete this question naire and also let me have their personal views on the questions asked and many other subjects able to acknowledge these replies by getting In addi tional help but it will be some time before I can get to go over them personal I have decided to send these replies to the riding executive to be tabu lated as I just dont have the staff or facilities for such a job Therefore it may take a little longer Ottawa Report by Norman interest Your views and Public Order Silt to replace having a short Ottawa Re- comments will certainly as- the War Measures Act port this week that This has also necessitated would like to my constant attendance in Inform my constituents that I will be sending out fur ther questionnaires period- than I expected to get the replies are now slowing mutts of the tabulation down a bit but we are still you but I am sure all of receiving many dally I am will understand the sit- delighted with this we are in and pleased that so many The questionnaire you have taken such an come up here In Ottawa My daily mall has the House of Commons also been very heavy lately In view of ho the crisis in hectic everything is in my and I hope all of moment I am you will continue to show 1 will be forgiven for your Interest In them Quebec and the legislation connected with it WHICH THE BOWLING SCENE Show on Jormain Coble TV Channel Wed Night Following the Newscast Special Guest FRED TV Sportscaster BOWLERAMA added Traffic on county roads has more than doubled in the past de cade the report shows and between and 1969 the traffic flow rose per cent Construction and maintenance costs also have doubled in the past years according to the report Regional government abolishes the TYRC which has served York since The regions engineering department will supervise roads 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