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BBS I Si r K U DING LAN- thought theyd need a supervisor and three hat counsellors UUon i pilot project Park program originally expected aw f to Formed i ichor J fc Mil j tfi i i v v- i- f WW Mid Wi you all washed up Bob ft to outtub take the trophy Bedford Ci I I- I ft I r Vc j t uV I I i ft KESWICK Winners in the annual Bathtub race at Northwinds Marina here were Six horsepower class Robbie Bedford first j No Go Ape second Ten horsepower class Roger Rye first Doug Lucas second Ladies Penny Bedford first Hazel Lucas second Doris Ginou third Paddle Race Marine James Rogers Frank Rennle first Peter Hayhearst second Jokers Ball Club third l IS FA By the end of last registration had climbed to 130 and a lid additional enrolments had to stop accepting new kids explained Lenore Ker shaw secretary of the Holland Landing Parks and Recreation Board added treasurer Barbara Shepperd White the board which and sponsored the program is delighted with the response the rapid growth of the program has posed some problems We had no Idea it would grow like this noted Mrs Kershaw ended up with a super visor and seven coun sellors Originally organ- NDAAAR Grants totalling now wont cover all the costs of the program Major financial assistance came from the provincial culture and recreation ministry with ministry officials visiting the operation last afternoon Parks board mem bers admit they were newcomers to the day camp business and only applied for the provincial grant after a suggestion from Gordon of the East GwiUimb Public Landing branch library afi6 contributed the services of Jennifer Gallon an 18- yearold student hired as part of the librarys summer works program Aurora downtowners I near decision A A Organizers were ex pecting a good turn out at a meeting last night childrens activities and st holds regular story- bee telling sessions To offset additional Proposed district costs created by the an amount expanding program the Reuben In the of money on their second planned for St on both went to say that he and members of the steering commlltee canvassing downtown Aurora had been getting a favorable response Under the plan merchants will St Aug na agrees to release details sides of Yonge Results of the vote by merchants was not available before The Era went to press however steering committee member Isaac who operates Mr Sub- on their current floor space The money will then be administered by the town through a merchant treasurer for im provement to sidewalks and street areas in front of stores Mr told SLS its last meeting he expected the plan proposed by the Industry and Tourism Ministry to be ratified One vote on the matter has already been postponed because only m tana JS1 in Marina a captains hat as able to power ape over afloat -f- ich r j S s J ftt mm ir- v aaifl r a i J Orange heads out sporting Jolly Roger flag and a womens and suit top for good luck i 4 PHOTOS by KEN KERR A Era Staff Photographer Mtowliettar r k1 i- r NEWMARKET Country Acres Newmarket and District for the Mentally Retarded residence is hotting an auction Sat July which will offer dovetailed Joins and antique fur niture The auction begins at am and goes until 6 at the residence on St Just south of Quaker Hill In conjunction with Joe of Newmarket and District Association for the Mentally Retarded Newmarket caterer Is sponsoring the sale Part of the profits go to at Country Acres the recently opened residence for retarded adults Country Acres has undergone many costly renovations In order to house the residents who are learning to function more fully within the community Country Acres is a halfway point between Pine Ridge and the town Explains Mr Dwyer Tne retarded will gain some profit and have the chance of seeing what goes on at an auction Wood suitable for panelling interior and exterior walls be available It comes from an old barn on the site of Country Acres as do the dovetail Joints The an tique furniture comes from the estate of a local family KESWICK Mildred Mayor Burrows the Holmes will get her an- township agreed to the on legal costs proposal surrounding the West a 2 businessmen attended Park subdivision transaction this to me lhc but Mr council makes a lot of sense lnat agreed Monday to open said Councillor Howard chants had been kept up the file on legal costs to The action to date with what had the Sutton woman after council in doing that happening at the she completed an hour- mortgaged meetings long presentation to property In lieu of a council performance bond was Tempers flared not an unusual action during the session in Mrs Holmes said which Mrs Holmes council shouldnt have councillors- become a virtual partner to temporarily in the project through its lake back West Park land agreement to assume that was morigaged at portions of land 1 think youre at- The dispute focused tempting to embarrass on about lots sold by council and I wont be any the township for part of It responded The township purr Councillor Ken chased a total of acres Park for 142000 During her present- setting aside acres for Mrs Holmes park development and stressed her comments the balance for resalo were not part of a per- The dispute focused sonalily battle on the only lots sold to I want it cm- date understood Sold for that my sole purpose Is to property was held by determine if the actions Romano of the township have been When he couldnt post an unnecessary added a performance financial cost in property bond In township taxes to me and an agreed to take out a lien explanation from this on lots that would council of their reasons guarantee installation of for becoming involved in services this real estate The entire procedure development she said responded Mayor George Councillor Burrows was drafted by said the township is a lawyer willing to publisn a We reviewed this financial statement carefully to make sure outlining costs incurred there was no financial in the West Park many were interested in attending upcoming meetings because they had heard their taxes were increasing It takes a two thirds vote of those present at the meeting to enact the plan which can be slopped at any by one third or more of the BIA members voting against it mapo fc i J j liability he noted Township taxpayers he added gained since the property was pur chased for and the lots sold to date have grossed An additional lots can be sold when Keswick water and sewer services are installed Councillor Eric said the township agreed to assume property in lieu of the performance bond since there was a concern that the project could otherwise become bogged down Since a local developer and real estate agent were involved said development election SUTTON Georgina Results tabulated this council may be on more week show that per precarious grounds lhan cent of the people Ft thinks tactcd by The Advocate favor councils Whilo The Era resignation published a survey last Another 30 per cent week Indicating lhat calls council should for resignation of in office 192 per council as cent had no comment and widespread as protestors jo cent were un make them out to be a certain new poll slated to be The Advocate survey released today reaches was conducted less than a ihe opposite conclusion week after The Era spoke Published by J dozen Sutton Lake Advocate Keswick and the poll consisted of a resident whose names telephone survey of 250 were selected at residents in Keswick survev Sutton and residents said council should remain in While The Era poll office four said new used the names of up to election should be called two dozen residents and 10 had no opinion or contacted The Advocator said they anticipate little poll was conducted change if a new election is without the use of names called 1 Community centre to be tried Morton to fight annexation AURORA A month long trial period of Satur day evening bus service to the Aurora Community Centre will begin Sat Sept it was decided at a special meeting of Aurora Council in committee Monday Planned as a way for young people especially from the towns south end to get to the centre for activities Travelways which currently operates on the route has agreed to extend its service be tween pm and pm Councillor Bill Ferguson questioned the coming year limiting the service to at cents for adults Saturday saying that cents for students 20 nothing Is going on that cents for seniors 15 cents evening children years of Councillor Kel age and under Tonner reminded Mr The new rates will Ferguson that it would be take effect Sept purely a trial operation Mayor George and if successful could be although not switched to any night of present at the meeting week to maximize the urged council by use memorandum to hold off Ho also reminded until September for any I council that if the changes in routes or fares operation was not as many people on feasableitcouldbecutoff holidays would not see after the trial period notices announcing the- Council also set its alterations T Aurora of SHARON East has done in past on Gwillimbury isnt going our boundary to sit back and watch He was on East Newmarket annex an Gwillimbury council for with lift for wheel chairs j rod wide parcel of land up to the Green lane At least not if May or Angus Morton has his way- Newmarket Regional AURORA Council Canada designed to carry pertaining to the transit five years when that took has approved a com- the handicapped 1 rnnnrt A 1 w themselves lucky that their Otnm fPVV place noted Mayor report Morton mending Aurora buy its M I y own bus to travel existing however said he opposed daily passenger routes In the East Gwillimbury the town Councillor Ray action at the time of made the proposal but The only reason East Newmarket currently hes not going to get any benefits provides and operates the cooperation from Mayor from Newmarket said serving the Aurora Mayor Morton is that route both municipalities have Under a new agreed to such benefits agreement Travelways In suggesting the would operate and store move northward Mr the townowned vehicle Twinney said East The major new Darcy of the Morton intact hes already provincial Bill Newman Bill and urer V benefited from municipally owned to the Newmarket services and vehicle will be a twas surprised at While Mr the rear door to allow Ray Mayor Morton told said the Green Lane is a residents restricted to Era uuteek better boundary Mayor wheel chairs easy He Morton said the current on Mr boundaries were W the project goes statement to Newmarket by all lt be the first councU that seen when the public in East region was formed possibly was this question that raised doubts last week as to whether the Ministry of Trans portation and Com munications would be able to hand over a per cent subsidy for pur chase of the vehicle A representative from the ministry was to have investigated the matter and reported to the town However town purchasing agent Ron Smith who has been designated transit co ordinator said week he had not yet received word on the subsidy Mr Smith Mayor George and Vic Webster of were further discussions about the plan and other matters I Monday Cost of a bus without uSe lift has been esti mated at dose to However if the subsidy is granted Aurora will only foot a bill of roughly for the vehicle The wheelchair will likely be obtained through a grant which will pay loo per cent of the cost The town will also stick to cash fare system after it was noted that cost of printing and sorting of tickets could run close to an extra yearly Purchase of the vehicle is not expected for at least another year with Travelways continuing service procedures for the plan have been jnaUzed i I J i I