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Merchants mull redevelopment from page AD basically he said he was optimistic about the future But he did not want to about redevelopment His associate Reg Whiten former president of the downtown merchants association agreed that the downtown area had a future and noted that T Eaton CO felt so confident about downtown shopping that it put its wealth behind a gigantic tribute in Toronto He hinted that Thompsons which has been in business in Aurora for years might have plans for its store but said any plans would be downtown they could not be made public at this time A major problem in redevelopment will be the conflict between merchants and absentee landlords noted Mr who said most landlords haw no further interest in the business than in collecting One is hoping the other will do the very thing were talking about he commented sentiment was echoed by a 20year Aurora merchant who asked not to be named The tenants feel since the belongs to the landlord it is the landlord who should pay for restoration and redevelopment Mr added However the landlords fee since their tenants businesses prosper with redevelopment it is the merchants who should bear the cost Mr would like to see downtown Aurora redeveloped and he would like to see it sold as a package by merchants chipping in for advertising in Toronto and Ontario publications But one deterrant to shopping in Aurora is the parking problem he said Without adequate parking facilities merchants have no right inviting people to shop here Auroras present parking lots are not visible to people who are unfamiliar with the area and their capacity is limited he noted Although there is an advantage to having the main shopping area on a major highway he added the disadvantage is that parking is restricted at certain times So that despite the accessibility of the town people are not encouraged to stop In order for redevelopment to succeed it must encompass all businesses he said The problem is with older tenants who have lost r drive to fight So often it takes someone coming here from somewhere else to see these things Mr McCammon added Smoking on buses worth more than motherhood stand The Era Newmarket Aurora Keswick Wed April I HOT AS LUNAR ECLIPSE CAPTURED A partial eclipse of the moon was visible to Newmarket residents on Sunday and amateur astronomer Jack Newton of Newmarket was on hand to photograph the event with his reflector telescope from his observatory north of Newmarket The eclipse began at 905 pm when the moon entered the penumbra of the earths shadow Noticeable darkness did not occur until pm when the moon entered the umbra By pm nearly onefifth of the full moon was in darkness The eclipse was over by am The next eclipse of the moon visible to Newmarket residents will be the morning of September 27 It will also be a partial eclipse Mr Newton president of the Royal Astronomical Society Toronto Centre is currently publishing a book entitled Deep Sky Objects A Photographic Guide For The Amateur ion retains water plans NEWMARKET Despite vigorous ob jections from King Township about will remain in the York Region capital ex penditure forecast for water projects in the township King Township complained in a letter to regional council that the projects were included in the forecast although the council was not contacted nor advised prior to the preparation of the document However Bob Hodgson engineering commissioner said he spoke with King Council at least three times ex plaining the problem and felt he had agreement from the township The King council is not prepared at this time to impose debenture financing on the water users in King City noted King Clerk H Duncan in a letter King has similarly approached Ihe regions engineering committee and Mayor Margaret Britnell complained to planning committee that the projects were in cluded in the capital forecast without authorization of the township Projects proposed include groundwater exploration and storage for King City and groundwater exploration and sewage report for The King City storage tank would run 750000 with studies for the other three projects from to each Last year regional council deleted the projects from the forecast at Kings request noted Councillor Ray of Newmarket adding this year the engineering committee felt the projects should remain Inclusion of the pro jects in the forecast does not indicate the work will be undertaken during that period but if it is found the work is needed council has prior ap proval for issuing debentures Still if King objects the projects would have to be approved by the COLD FUR 25 NEW HOMES NORTH OF KING CITY New subdivision proposed AURORA Student smoking on school buses is much too important an issue to be brushed off with a motherhood statement Georgina trustee Bill Laid told the York Region public school board here last week He was commenting on a motion calling on the board to support principals in talking disciplinary action against students who are identified as smoking on school buses Prepared following a February board request that staff examine methods of enforcing a smoking ban on school buses the recom mendation didnt come to a vote when the board was left without a quorum Before the meeting broke up the Georgina trustee said he was disappointed in the staff report After all this study I am very disappointed that all we get out of this is a motherhood statement he noted While the boards management com mittee is considering suspensions of up to a month said Mr Laird trustees a re consider a general policy Were talking out of another side of our mouths in other meetings he charged King trustee Dorothy said the monthlong suspensions being con sidered by the management committee only cover a withdrawal of bus privileges If hes suspended from the bus hes not going to go to school replied Mr Laird KING TOWNSHIP Plans for a new subdivision west of Aurora and norm of King City on the Fourth Cone of King were brought before King Township Council ast week While the plan for homes on lots sounded ideal Mayor Margaret gave the developers little encouragement Presented by Ian MacPiierson the plans for Estates located between the and sideroad call for clustering of homes on acres on the western portion of the property The additional acres of private open communal space will be used for recreation with ponds marshes and swamps preserved Mr told council that the land will afford a speclacular view of the surrounding countryside The hilly terrain has hardwood and fruit trees as well as low- lying scrub An official plan and zoning bylaw Amend ment will be sought should council agree to consider the plan The topography according to engineers is highly suited to residential purposes Water supply has been carefully reviewed and according to a report there is a good supply of ground water Twentyfive more wells in that area are likely to bring on a water shortage according to Mayor who expresseu strong doubts that the engineers report is correct There simply is a shortage of water Many wells have gone dry and Im one of them she snapped Councillor Long asked that the plan be sent to the planning director for a report back to Council ANNOUNCEMENT The Annual Meeting Of The York County Hospital Assavintian Will be Held in of The York County Hospital Newmarket Wednesday April 1 At 8 PM All interested persons are invited to hear reports for approve changes in by laws and participate in election of Directors for SPRING SALE FINE HANDCRAFTED GOODS 3 WEEKENDS ONLY APRIL 23 24 30 May 1 5 HAND CRAFTS UNLIMITED 67NISBETDRGOLFGLEN AURORA 7276583 COME AND BRING A FRIEND WHEELCHAIRS J to From Safety wheel locks 8 front casters Removable adjustable Easy folding CHECK OUR COMPLETE LINE WITH THE LOW PRICES Colostomy Ileostomy Supplies Qualified Breast Prosthesis fitting Braces Support Garments To meet your doctors prescriptions WE HAVE SPECIALLY TRAINED MALE FEMALE PERSONNEL Wheelchairs Walker Cam Crutches SALES e SERVICE RENTALS DUMP TRUCK SAFETY STICKERS BRAKE DRUM SPECIAL hall CONVALESCENT nan 8 St 889 Moo Ontario hall mac DOUBLEBARREL SAVINGS FROM INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS GOVT DUMP VEHICLE INSPECTION STICKERS ARE DUE MAY 31 1 977 Regular Flat Rate for Inspection Hours on all Single Axle Trucks 6 Hours on aii Tandem Axle Trucks Flat Rate waived if Major Brake Front End or Engine Overhaul is performed in connection with inspection TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW Brake Lathe We will turn all brake drums and rotors free with every brake overhaul done in our service centre INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER AND SERVICE YONGE ST NORTH NEWMARKET 8952338 Off Ontario Municipal Board before any work could start Water Is a regional responsibility said Councillor Erik Larson of Township urging the projects remain in the forecast Regional council will have some red faces If it deletes the projects from the forecast and later finds the work is necessary said Chairman Garfield Wright Nothing would be spent without Kings approval or the backing of the the chairman added Youre not asking for local approval youre demanding said Newmarket Mayor Bob who suggested letter should be sent to King requesting they support the projects KEN STIFF FURS Est years at 178 Yonge St S Aurora Plant on premises Cash and Carry Special Percent Rate Special price on cleaning by Furriers method- Custom made Fur Coals Repairs and remodelling WE ARE MINK SPECIALISTS 7279551 lav SWING f SPRING Newmarket Recreation Department REGISTRATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS April 1977 pm Newmarket Centre CH1LOHENS PROGRAMS SO Up ton a Tiny ADULT PROGRAMS no ooo TOW Tfcurtr Mm f to AM Tun a nun too too TOO SWIMMIN LESSONS CHILOR CLASSES Wtfttf In Ho try Tri A I A ASUffj A A NEWMARKET RECREATION DEPARTMENT Summer Ice Time Available Civic Arena MAIN ST S NEWMARKET 11 buy it the first time ftjrpnce and the second time for flavour Ask anybody whos been to The They didnt just come for our great lasting flavours They didnt come because of our convenient carrying case Ttey didnt come because we happen make caloriereduced pop They came because of our unbelievably low price You see weve eliminated all those expensive distribution costs Thats how we can afford sell our pop at the prices we do Of course once you taste our flavours youll be coming back About J Per Only by the cue 826 DAVIS DRIVE NEWMARKET If M ShoppeS Canada Limrfed CopjQt Sopos lc ATTENTION NEW CAR BUYERS COMPARE THESE NEW 77 PRICES -J- CUTLASS 4 DOOR PS rear defroster dues ado MONTE CARLO VS etoetrle PS radio automate mirror SPORT COUPE ft bet slat 00- 5099 NOVA 2 DOOR Brand New cyl engirt radio rear 4220 CHEVY VAN 8 rear door heavy duty rear pa over- bee MT 4462 CUTLASS Colomada Coup VS PS P tutor rear steel conn ear ill FREIGHT LICCNCC NOT ON SALE Today thru Saturday OVER CARS TO CHOOSE FROM HURRY FOR BEST SELECTION ltd St S Aurora LET US DRIVE YOU HAPPY