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Donald Johnston son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnston, Port Perry. Average, 88.7 percent. Linda Johnson grand- "daughter of Mrs. E.M. Johnson, R.R. No. 1, Oshawa. Average 81.3 percent. Peggy Ruhl daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ruhl, R.R. No. 4, Uxbridge. Average 88.3 percent. 'Calvin Cochrane son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Cochrane, Port Perry. Average 81.0 percent. Ratepayers for ward system Totally inadequate repre- sentation, totally inadeq- uate." This is the official stand taken by the execu- tive of the Cartwright, Port Perry, Reach and Scugog Ratepayers Association over the provincial govern- ment's guidelines for the forthcoming October regional elections. Late Monday evening, a meeting of the ratepayer's executive decided to openly attack the method and form of the October elections. They oppose the govern- ment on two basic issues. The members of the new council to be elected to administrate ~~ Region 8 (Cartwright Port Perry, Reach and Scugog) all elec- ted at large. ."In this framework it is conceivable that the entire council could be made up of represen- tatives from only one area, Port Perry for example" commented Paul Arculus, president of the Ratepayers Association. "We must demand that members be elected on a ward system. The existing municipal councils are all requesting this and we must do all in our power to support them in this regard" he added. Vice President Frank Godley commented "What's for the gander. If we make sure that all areas of the new region are represented, then each area will be assured of a voice on the affairs and it will benefit the entire area." The Ratepayers Associa- tion feels that the smaller areas of population, Cart- good for the goose is good Will install horseshoe pits The Port Perry horseshoe club can install horseshoe pits in Palmer Park in front of the Latcham Centre whether Queens Park likes it or not, council decided June: 26. When a resolution permit- ting: installation of the pits was introduced Reeve Kenny wondered if it might conflict with the official parks plan. "It's a damn nuisance," said Reg. Rose, "if we have to go hat in hand every time we want to do something." "It's our pdrk," opinioned Deputy Reeve, Phil Orde. "Oh well," decided Reeve Robert Kenny, 'they can't do any more than line us up against Latcham Centre and shoot us." The club had' originally wanted to have the pits at the south end of the park near the new ball diamond. However, after horseshoe players and the parks com- mittee looked over the area it was decided that the lawn in front of the new com- munity centre would be a better location. Four pits will be installed. Bx Michael Liebscher son of Mr. and mrs. Ernest Liebscher, Columbus. Average 87.0 percent. Denna Ballard daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ballard, Port Perry, Average 80.2 percent. ask wright and Scugog must be represented on the new Region 8 council and that the present set up does not provide a guarantee of this. The second item with which the Ratepayers take issue is the size of the Council. The government has called for an elected 7 men council. "We feel that this does not provide adequate oppor- tunity for satisfactory rep- resentation. The council should be a 9 member council Two members from each of Port Perry, Reach and Cartwright and one from Scugog or some simi- lar system, and the new Reeve and larger area council representative to be elected at large." This comment from executive member Bill Brock indi- cates the postion taken by the Ratepayers Association. Letters expressing two opinions are being sent to provincial and federal members of Parliament, and the press. "We feel that the future of this unique community is at stake and has been com- pletely.ignored by the gov- ernment."' concluded Paul Arculus. Hospital Report Week Ending June 28th Admissions ............. .33 Births - ....... 3 Deaths .............. Nil Emergencies. ........... 127 Operations .......... 11 Discharges .............. 35 Remaining ...... 32 EY tid Hida Krieg daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Krieg, R.R. No. 3, Port Perry. Average 83.5 percent. EE A a Penny Dawson daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dawson, Godwood. Average 81.7 percent. r---- High School Ontario Scholars Donna Ballard daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ballard, Port Perry. Average 81.7 percent. PORT (( PERRY TAR 15¢c per copy 20 Pages Volume 107 -- PORT PERRY. ONTARIO. Wednesday. July 4, 1973 No. 37 Orange parade here -Saturday July 12 will come on the 7th this year. The last time the Loyal Orange Lodge held its annual July 12 parade in Port Perry. It rained so hard that only the Orange- men's enthusiasm kept the day from being completely ruined. That was in 1913 and it has taken the lodges 60 years to dare try it here again. Maybe by moving the parade ahead five days to next Saturday the weatherman will be fooled and everything may come Demand area ward system All four municipalities in the proposed regional town- ship of Scugog have joined in demanding that Queens Park provide a four ward system for the regional elections scheduled for next October. At a special meeting in Port Perry, June 30, the councils of Cartwright, Reach, Scugog and Port Perry were unanimous in their desire for a ward system. Considerable dis- cussion was necessary, and a number of ward boundary proposals were discarded before councillors agreed to ask for four wards, one for each existing municipality, and one local councillor to be elected at large. The new 7 man council will be completed with the election of a Mayor and one regional councillor. At least one man has already decided to run for Mayor of the new area. THE STAR will do a com- plete story on who's running for election, next week. off without a hitch. The official reason for holding th parade here this year is that the Orange County Master Everett Prentice lives on Scugog Island. "It's quite an honour having the parade here while I am County Master," says Mr. Prentice. Official ceremonies begin in the fair grounds at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, July 7 with a speach by Ontario Past Grand Master Dominic Di Stasi of Toronto. Parade Committee Chairman A.K. Ferguson of Pickering will be in charge of the program in the fair grounds. At 2 p.m. about 50 lodges with their bands will march out of the south gate of the (continued on page 20) Close street say 78% Merchants on Queen Street have mixed feeling in regards to closing the street off to traffic for two days during Western Weekend, to be held this year, August 10, 11,12th. It was for this reason that the Chamber of Commerce recently conducted a poll of the shopping area, to find out what the reaction to closing the street would be. Of the merchants polled, over seventy eight percent were in favour of having it closed. Because of the majority in favour, this year the street will be closed, and large signs will be erected to direct the people to the rear of the stores, where most of the merchants have adequate parking facilities. By parking behind the stores, shoppers will not have too large far to walk with any goods purchased as back doors open onto their parking lots. It is the Chambers feeling, to keep the atmos- phere of the Western Weekend alive it is imper- ative to close the street, because of the large range of events that will be taking place. The inconvenience caused for two days should be more than made up for, in the goodwill and fun had by the people visiting the town during this annual event. Citizens tour hall About 25 people took a look through Port Perry's old town hall last Thursday in answer to a public invita- tion from the Town Hall Committee. ~~ Committee members Reg. Rose and William Brock led the tour. The 100 year old historic building has been subject of considerable controversy in recent weeks, and the committee has been appoin- ted by council to determine if it is desirable and feasible to preserve it as a historic site. Some consideration has been given to tearing the place down. Interested citizens who missed last week's tour get another opportunity tomor- row at 3 p.m. This could be the last time members of the public will have an opportunity to see the inside of this building. a PENREST FR SRE CRN NANA a Te A