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) vf SO FES EERE R AL EREV SER CE Se - SWEARING in ceremony. Justice of the Peace Alex Thomson (at left) administers the oath of office to, from left to right; Neil Hunter Ward 1, Bob Brinkman Ward 2, Donald Frew Ward 4 and Jerry Taylor Ward 3. 'r no messiah,' Mayor Malcolm tells inaugural Mayor Malcolm's chain of office did not arrive in time for the January 2 innaugural of Scugog council, some- one spelled innaugural wrong in the sign which wel- comed the 30 observers to the ceremony and the employees who presented the Mayor with a new gavel forgot to give Mrs. Malocolm her pot of flowers at the same time but despite these minor mishaps Scugog be- came a reality in the brief ceremony which launched our new township. A few days later, in Uxbridge: someone forgot to plug in the coffee machine so guests had to eat their donuts dry. but in Scugog there was hot coffee, cheese and sand- wiches prepared by the ladies who are former employes of Cartwright. Rev. W.M. Parsons warned council members to, "guard against those who would use you," before offer- ing a prayer for council. Rev. Parsons, minister of Blackstock United Church, - also had a humorous story about how the press some- times words things in mis- leading ways. SHORT SPEECHES When Mayor Malcolm asked council members to each say a few words to fit the occasion Don Frew picked up the preacher's anti press theme by indicating his dislike for the Port Perry STAR. While he was at it Mr. Frew decided to make it known that he does not like regional government either. Regional Chairman Walter Beath said he would have a talk with the outspoken Cartwright tobacco farmer. Rev. Reg Rose expressed his desire to continue serving both the spiritual and politi- cal needs of the community. Hospital Report Week Ending Jan. rd Admissions .............. 3 Discharges ............ 28 Births 2 Deaths ........ ....... .. ..2 Operations ......... ....8 Emergencies ... ........99 Remaining = ....38 Jerry Taylor noted that the new council can not help but have problems, but sgid he is looking forward to" helping work out solutions. Neil Hunter expressed pleasure 'that an audience had shown up for the in- augural "It shows interest in municipal affairs," said the Reach council member. Bob Brinkman is looking forward to the next three vears. >. Robert Kenny reaffirmed his faith in regional govern- ment. "I have a great deal of faith in the regional con- cept." he said. The former Port Perry reeve said it may take several years before the benefits of the new system become obvious, but he was confident history -will speak well of the change. "The whole object is/ a better place for us all to live." Mr. Kenny said. gall 6 SEER "MALCOLM NOT MESSIAH "1 do not come as a messiah to to straighten out all the problems," began Mayor Malcolm. The Mayor described himself as just a former reeve who has done his best for the community and who intends to keep on doing his best. He compared the change to a farmer who trades his Jersey cow in on a Holstien. "It takes a little more to feed it. but you hope to get more out of it." Regional chairman Walter Beath con- cluded the speeches by offer- ing his help if he is asked, and by claiming once again that he is not obligated to the provincial government just because he was appointed by the government and gets his $310 a week salary from Queeens. Park. Justice of the Peace Alex Thomson officiated at the innaugural ceremoney. Three people walked away from this 67 Chevelle after it plunged down a bank near Caesarea about 11 p.m. January 5. Later passengers Doreen Thomas 15¢ per copy 20 Pages Volume 108 PORT PERRY. ONTARIO, Wednesday. Jan. 9. 1974 - No. 11 Government report warns of pollution danger to Scugog A preliminary survey of the area where the Government would like to establish a **Scugog Conser- vation Authority," indicates that water pollution may be becoming a problem in Lake Scugog. The report, May by the Natural Resources. admits that no detailed water analysis has been done of the lake. but speculates that urban expansion, increased collage use and recreation development along the lake shore and the rivers which feed Scugog are probably adding lo the lake's pollution content, "Agricultural pollu- tion: also appears to be having." adverse effects on water quality." the report slates. released last Ministry of CONSERVATION AUTHORITY The report recommends that a conservation authority in the area be established. While acknowledging that such an authority could have no direct effect on development or pollution control the report suggests that such an authority would be in a strong position to make recommendations to Queens Park regarding these issues. II established. the Scugog Conservation Authority would serve the area from the Oak Ridge along the south townline of Scugog Township north to Bexley. The area has a population of "about 62.000 people. A meeting lo discuss establishing such an authority will be held at the Ontario Government Building in Lindsay at 8 p.m. Jan. 17. A letter of invitation has heen sent to Durham Regional Council to attend the meeling. TAX SUPPORTED : A conservation authority would be made up of repre- sentatives appointed by each of the councils in the area. Money to operate the authroity would come from local property taxes. Among the things he report recommends the authority to do are: buy gnd develop public beaches picnic areas and boat launching access points, buy marsh lands for use as public wildlife viewing areas, obtain easements and work for zoning controls to preserve waler sheds from development, A STRONG INFLUENCE concludes, Region. The report "The Scugog because of its local and resource base, presently feels the effects of increas- mg demands for urban expansion and recreational development and there is little: doubt that such demands will escalate. establishment of a Conser- vation Authority would provide the region with a vehicle which would faciliate alleviation of these problems thus the autherity, through its direct program, have a strong influence on the character of the region while effectively serving as a voice for the local people in environmental mallters." Toronto paper checks councillors incomes A Toronto daily newspaper telephoned the 31 members of Durham Regional council last week asking them to dis- close their properties and incomes and got a less than friendly response. Some council members told the paper it was none of its business what they own or carn. One of the members who refused to answer the paper's questions later vol- uniecered the information to the Port Perry STAR saying and Kathy Walker were treated at hospital. Driver Alan Findlay was unhurt. Ontario Provincial Police from Newcastle investigated. he had not liked the city reporters attitude. Mayor Carl Puterbough of Uxbridge said he owns a farm in Scugog (Reach) which earns him money. a medical office building in Uxbridge from which he collects rent, makes a good living from his dental practice in Uxbridge and collects his salary from the Region. I have nothing" to hide." said Mayor Puter- bough." "but I did not like the guy's attitude." Scugog Mayor Lawrence Malcolm said the only properly he owns is the family's 200 acre farm in Nestleton. Mr. Malcolm said he is willing to disclose his earnings. but he would stop short of disclosing his bank accounts. "That is per- sonal." he told the STAR. Reg Rose said he owns nothing but personal items. "1 own no property. have no shares in any company and the only thing 1 get beside my councillors pay is what the church gives me." Energy scare dims lights About 1 out of every three people either believed stories of an electricity shortage last month. or used the stories as an excuse (o not put up Christmas lights a report by Ontario Hydro indicates The report says that only one third of the electricity Hydro expected to be used for Christmas lights was used The amount saved could supply Scugog for all of 1974 fA os Rr LO Em PPP pad Gomer RA Apes = om EIT ITAL