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Sea Cadets from the Scugog unit placed fourth in an international shoot last year. defeated all other sea cadet units in Canada. The crack shots The team consists of, from left to right (rear, standing) Jim Dyer, robert Morris, (Kneeling) Mcintyre, (prone) Glen 24 Pages Vol. 109 -- PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, Wednesday, January 29, 1975 -- No. 12 20c per copy Joe Thomson, ARE A LT y 7) Doug QOlliffe, Jim Clement. David Sykes, Steve Heayn. The formation of another body of administration along with existing education and political groups was the fear expressed by some Durham Region councillors about a proposal that would set up a district health council. Leading the attack against the proposal was Coun. Des Newman, Whitby mayor, Region studies health scheme Careful scrutiny and some intense questioning is expected from Scugog coun- cil next Monday when Jim Knox, president of Knox Martin Kretch Ltd., consul- ting engineers, will return to face council in an appeal to get the township moving on sewer and water develop- ment. * Gas thefts in area Two separate incidents of gas siphoning were reported this week at Whitby Detach- ment. One involved the theft of gas from parked vehicles at William's Motors in Port Perry. The other theft occured al a storage tank belonging to Mr. Sandy Moore on the Shirley side- road. The investigating officer - believed the thefts may have heen committed by the same persons. Anyone having any information regarding these thelts is asked to contact the Whitby Detachment at 668-3388 or ZISNI'TH 50.000 Outlining a 51-page report submitted to council, Mr. Knox told the Monday meet- ing what developers want is for Scugog to approach the region to take action on "steps that would allow the community to renew its orderly growth". He said that the requested action, in the two areas of water and sewage, to the regional works department, would enable developers and municipality represent- atives to work together, to work out an adequate fund- ing agreement. The consulting firm repre- sentative said that his clients, six developers active in the Port Perry area, would be willing to pay part of the costs. When Mr. Knox made the request at the Monday meet- ing, it became obvoius that questions from council would take up more time than was allowed for delegations. Instead, council will devote most of the next meeting to planning matters such as the developer's proposals. Mayor Lawrence Malcolm suggested a treat; deal of study before any such move he made in the direction of development. He said that the rate of growth would have to be determined, as well as the direction of growth. One big question that is yet to be*3nswered is Just how much development is needed or wanted and at what rate. The firm recommends that immediate action is needed to properly serve the exist- ing community and permit development. to proceed, including the drilling a new well, installation of vl diameter trunk main from Ontario and Scugog Streets to Simcoe Street, carry out comprehensive ground water study to establish long term supplies, and carrying out a study and design report on early expansion of the sewage disposal facilities. Hospital Report Week Ending January 23rd Admission. 10 Births... 8 Deaths 0 Fmergeney 144 Operations 15 Discharges. 40 Remaining SUSUR: 1:1 who warned against the eventual erosion of the region's control over social services. He picked out "decentral- ization" as the key word in an address to council by Ministry of Health area plan- ning co-ordinator Claude Halpin, and warned that it could end up in a concentra- tion of authority by civil servants "or civil servant'. In outlining the concept of health care councils, Mr. Halpin said that the number of regional council repre- sentatives on such a health council would be flexible. He said that in the Ottawa region, three members are represented. yo rie, . wed Io. 30d JOSH LRA i. 5 . . | Aaland ade NISL TREY Sh sssddilasliE MENG sth ths icf abtotig slpsl dedi daa wd Banton hit suk sears od & Sea GW WW C4 ~ sl 23 227 vve ve ald sy a In world competition £ Sea Cadets from the weekly regular meeting Scugog unit have finished fourth. in an international small bore rifle competition, placing first in Canada but behind Great Britain, Swe- den, and New Zealand. The competition, sponsor- ed by the Navy League for sea cadets all over the world, provides trophies to only the top three places, but the local group was contacted last week about their fourth- place standing by the Ont- ario league. Although Commanding Officer Ed Olliffe doesn't know just how many units competed, he pointed out that in Ontario alone, there are over 50 sea cadet units, all of them eligible to enter the contest. If the fourth-place position can be considered remark- able, consider the fact that the group here is only a little over two years old. In that time, they placed third in an All-Ontario shoot and placed first in Navy division of a tri-service shoot last year. Perhaps one reason for the success of the local unit is a program of constant acliv- ity. "We try to provide them with a challenge, something to be reached for," said Mr. Olliffe. ' In return, the unit expects a fair input in return. A One of the aims of the district health concept, ac- cording to Mr. Halpin, was to lessen the influence of *'vest- ed interest groups' on medical matters by provid- ing membership on the coun- cil for a ss section of the community, including the consumer. He suggested that the Ott- awa procedure for setting up: the council could be a pat- tern for the region. A steering committee was set- up in the Ottawa region, headed by the chairman of the regional council. Coun. Ken Matheson (Pickering) asked if the accepting or rejecting of such a proposal was up to council, "or would you go ahead with it anyway?" "I can't see how we could go ahead with it, without the council," said Mr. Halpin. Coun. Lawrence Malcolm was one of several members who pointed out that some hospital boards have voiced doubts about the establish- ment of a regional health council. Refusewater bill A somewhat indignant Scugog Township moved to refuse payment of a $7,170 water bill from the Region of Durham finance depart- ment. Not only does the township have no power or means to collect such a-payment, but councillors pointed out that over $21,000 in surplus funds from the defunct utilities commission was turned over to the region in December. - The account was trans: ferred to the region when that body took over water and sewage functions Coun. Jerry Taylor pon- dered one hypothetical case. It the $21,000 in reserve funds has been used up plus the $7.000 deficit, what is the bill 'going to be next year? Instead of paying the bill, council moved to send a letter to- the finance depart- ment informing them to take the amount from the reserve fund forwarded earlier. and if not. to make up the deficit by applying them to next vear's rates. Is all the responsibilty of the region. the letter con cludes £ Lx SEALY Eh missed, and the boy loses his eligibility for special events or activities. The group meets not once a week, but twice. Once for the regular Monday training, and Wed- nesday at the ranges at the 'Port Perry High School. As well as, the two weekly meetings, the boys can take part in a sports night on the first and third Thursday of the month. Gymnasium facilities at R. H. Cornish Public School are used. -.One of the special. appeals of the group is the weekly shoot, and all of the 30 boys and five girls that make up the unit here get a chance to do come serious shooting, not just the sharpshooters. "We give them all a chance at it," said Ed, "rather than training a rifle team. We take the best shots with the best average when the com- petition comes around, but that's all." ~ Another reason for a 70 to 80 per cent attendance record, according to Ed, is the active support of the Port Perry Navy League, who sponsor the sea cadets. Last August, the group raised money and purchased five small sailing vessels for the boys. ~ It "all helps to keep the boys' interest. District health scheme under fire Region committee to study concept Coun. John Aker (Oshawa) asserted that the region's social services are being administrated adequately now. 'I can't see why we need another body since we are in a position second to none in the services pro- vided," he said. Outright rejection of the province's proposal as moved by Coun. Newman was turned down by the council, however. Instead, the, social services commit- tee will study and review the proposal and make recom- mendations to council on the subject. Both Councillors George Ashe and Alex Robertson (Pickering), suggested studying the proposal before any rejection. Contract refused A request by D. Puckrin and Sons Ltd. that they be awarded a contract to pick- up garbage in Blackstock and Nestleton was turned down by Scugog Council Monday night. Mr. Puckrin produced a list of over 100 names of residents in Blackstock and Nestleton who wanted the service. Council pointed out, how- ever, that before such a collection is offered, at least two-thirds of the population must so indicate, and at that time, a contract would be tendered. To act upon petition nam ing the contractor, according to Coun. Reg Rose, goes beyond the power of council