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1@ -- PORT PERRY STAR ~ Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1970 REGIONAL GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES Suggests Municipal Elections Held On Saturday In October Guidelines which it ws hop- ed will serve as the basis for regional government when it 1s introduced in this area were studied durmng the December session of Ontario County Council Council carried out an in- depth study of the report prepared by a special com- mittee of the Association of Counties and Regions of Ontano. A number of changes, felt im the interests of the local area were made and'will be forwarded for the associ- ation's consideration at its spring meeting : Among the suggestions put | forward by Ontario County will be that municipal elec Gioms across the province be held on a Saturday in Oct- ber. This, it was felt, would increase the turnout of voters and promote interest It was also recommended the head of the county or) regional council be elected | by secret ballot by the county | or regional council and that he hold office for two yeffrs, and be eligibie for re-election. The first chairman of the regional council should be appointed by the provincial government. : Council decided that in} the establishment of a new regional government, consider- able organizational work would be required prior to the election of the new coun- ell and the first chairman who assumes office several months prior to the election of the regional council will be responsible for an orderly transition. REPRESENTATION The county-held assessed population should be the basis for representation to county and regional govern- ments in Ontario; no uniform formula for representation be adopted; but each county have its own scale of repre- sentation established by the minister of municipal affairs in consultation with the coun- ty; the current policy be continued of establishing the scale of representation under legislation forming a region and that the ultimate goal be for representation by popula- tion, but where this cannot be achieved without one mun- icipality having a majority of voting power that legisla- tion provides for some com- promise arrangement. It also suggested that while Pastor Hern Accepts Call Te Lively, Ont. | A large group of friends gathered in the Baptist Church on Sunday evening for the Christmas Cantata and Page- ant. The choir under the lead- ership of Mrs. Hern and with narration by Mr. Lioyd King presented the Christmas story wn song while the young people of the church acted out im pageant from the event which has changed the course | of history and the future/ of the World - the birth of | Jesus Christ - God with man. | Accompaniement was provi-| ded by Mrs. Florence Bes-| Production certifieste by the | cock while Mr. L. Mabley| looked after special lighting Sélos were sung by Mrs Lively Regular ist Church in Lively, Ont. he will take up his ministry on danuary 3. Presenting the gifts, Mr. Albert Smith spoke of 3 years of blessing in the church and in the community. He assured the Herns of the prayers of the church family im their new ministry. Mr. Hern replied as he has done before that he could not possibly have had the privilege of beginning his ministry in a more favourable situation. "We have loved it here. Port Perry has been the type of community we have been familiar with and love deeply The people here have been wonderful and we have much to be thankful for. Thank you for the love shown to us, and the opportunities to minister." Pastor Hern reminded the church family of the place which the church may play im the community as it con- tinues to meet the needs of men and women of this area Silver Seal Producer Roybrook Model Las, « purebred Holstein cow in the herd of F.R. Ormiston, Brook- lin, Ontario, has recently been awarded a Silver Seal produc- tion certificate and a Superior Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada In seven lactations on twice-aday milking, Lass Beauchamp, Mrs. Hern and | Produced 167.530 the. milk Mr. Hern. containing ' Following the evening ser- | *¥¢Tage test 4.10% butterfat. | 'on. a received at «| it wae for this record that she | %", Shelley Raby, Lori Hope fireside prepared by the indies |¥% *warded the Silver Seal |Chris. Heurkins, Laura Gib- 6.855 tbe. fat, of tb arch. Casol singing Production certificate was followed by the presen- | tation of a aumber of beauti-| ful gifts to Pastor and Mrs. | Hern and their family. Pastor Hern hms accepted « call to Check The Label On Your Paper --|lier and visitors Lauri and representation on the regional council by any one area should not be greater than one-third of the total members. government, council said, should be two-tier with the county or region as the second tier and the city, town, township or village as the first tier. It was suggested present municipal personnel, might be displaced by the structuring of local govern- ment be offered suitable em- ployment under the new at least two years. In the opinion of coun- cil, sewage disposal and water should be the responsibility of the regional government. It said the trend toward the assumption of county func- tions by the province should be reversed and all powers of a local nature now exer- jcised by the province should ; be returned to municipal governments and the powers | exercised by general purpose ' bodies should become the re- | sponsibility of the appropriate | municipal government. Check The Label On Your Paper + government for a period of} Epsom School Choir Entertains At Nursing Home wind and granted this request. | students alike by providing The carolers were delighted | this lovely afternoon. They 'The generation gap was bridged last Thursday after- noon and one of Ontario County school buses was de- layed when the patients at a Port Perry nursing home plead- ed that a school choir of 50 Voiags, from Reach Central 3 stay longer than scheduled and sing more Christmas Car- ols, With oldsters and the young choristers eager for more, music Director F. Sandison and school staff members pre- sent, threw caution to the} with the hospitality and grat- itude shown them and deeply touched by the tears of joy on cheeks of the patients. The invitation to sing ca- rols at the nursing home came from the Bethesda Reach Wo- men's Institute and bus trans- portation was paid by the In- stitute. This group of ladies per- haps will never know the plea- are to be commended. Members of this same choir were taped for radio bgpadcast and will be heard in" CHOO, Ajax during the Christmas season. This group of children are to be congratulated on their sure they gave patients and|™°¥* and in the right direct- This has been a very excit- ing and busy week. First we were told that we won 3rd prize with our float which was very gratify- ing. We neglected to say thank you last week for the tractor loaned to us by Mor- row Farm Equipment and also to our eggman Mr. Nick Wouters for the use of his wagon without which we would not have been able to participate. Also to the many residents who helped to make the over two thous- and flowers which were used to decorate the float. On Tuesday evening Mrs. Cochrane and her group of U.C.W. came and led us in Christmas Carols. We all en- joyed the evening. Wednesday evening we had the pleasure of a visit from Mrs. Lane and her little Ex- plorers of the United Church. The program was excellent. A welcome poem by Gail Phinney, a song of Merry Christmas by all the girls, a dance by Janice Lown and Wendy Willis. Then we were favored by a piano solo from Mary Lou Bourgeois and one by Heather Hodgins. Next came a ballet dance by Wen- dy Willis, followed by the Alley Cat dance performed by Carol Lane, Wendy Willis, Mary Lou Bourgesis and | Janice Lown. | The group consisting of | the above girls plus Sharon | Wallace, Melodie Heayns. Lore Lyons, Heather John- | son, Jackie More, Nancy Hil- | Cathy Reyner sang Christmas Carols. A closing Poem was given Nursing Home News | by Heather Hodgins. They then presented each of us with a bookmark which they made themselves, and served a delicious lunch. Thank you Mrs. Lane and girls. On Thursday afternoon the pupils from Epsom school came and sang Christmas Carols in the corridors for all to hear. There were ap- proximately 55 'students in all. The sound of their glori- ous voices was a treat to us. Thank you teachers and girls and boys. Friday evening Mr. Critch the minister from Seagrave and Greenbank United Chur- ches brought the 'Hi-C' group of young people to sing for us. Mrs. Stinson was espe- cially pleased as 3 of her grandchildren were in the group. It was also nice to see the grandaughter of Mr. and Mrs. DeNure. She gave progress which we were de- lighted to hear. The singing us up to date news on their was grand. We residents of this home are blessed by all the kind- nesses you folk have shown us. We Thank you very much. Mrs. Letcher celebrated her birthday on Friday. She went to the Conway Gardens with her sister and niece from California and other relatives. Many Happy Re- turns Mrs. Letcher Mrs. Lola Leadlay was out for dinner on Friday with her grandson Donald Lead. lay and his wife and new baby girl. They came from Bradford. Then on Saturday she had a surprise visit from her daughter-in-law Mrs. Olive Leadlay and her daugh. ter and grandaughter. On Sunday she was out for the day at her Grandaugh-| lovely today with a new hair- ter's Mrs. Jean Edwards in Willowdale where a family Christmas was held. 17 of her family were there includ- ing Carol Leadlay and Mrs. D'Andrade who are also her grandaughters. She had a very busy week-end and need- less to say Monday she rest- ed. Mrs. Kade had a pleasant visit from her son and his wife and wee tiny grandaugh- ter. She was certainly a proud grandmother. I am sure the visit did her a world of good. The Staff held their first Christmas Party on Thursday evening at Utica Hall. From do in preparation for her 88th birthday on Tuesday. Happy Returns Alma. Monday evening was again a highlight as Mr. Chellew & his grand troup the Port Perry High School Orchestra came & played for us. There were approximately 16 on stage. They looked lovely in their red jackets and white sweaters and their playing was tops. We had a very re- freshing evening finishing up with a tasty lunch and a visit from Santa Claus who went from room to room giv- ing out good cheer and tak- ing last minute orders for Christmas. Thank you every- all reports it was a success-| one. ful event. Neil Clarke was Master of Ceremonies and| Receives Degree had a delightful program with skits and entertainment that was enjoyed by all. Mr. Lafontaine and Mr. Bouchard were there as well. Mr. La- fontaine is the owner of the home. There were some tired faces the following day but everyone showed up for work anyway. Sunday afternoon a jovial Santa Claus paid us a sur- prise visit and treated us all to candy canes and oranges. Thanks to him and to Mrs. Mackie's niece for arranging this. On Monday Mr. Sinclair re- ceived a certificate in the mail from The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for 60 years membership. He is certainly thrilled and very proud. Congratulations Mr. Mrs. Eunice Isokie, B.A Sinclair and may you have many more years of member- ship. Father Lee came visiting us on Monday afternoon. He treated us to home made goodies. We thank him and bis Congregatian. received her Bachelor of Bd- ucation Degree in history and school librarianship from the University of Toronto re- cently. She is presently libra- tian at St. Clair Junior High School, Toronot. Eunice is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. @ Mrs. Alma Fowler looks A™old Roach, Manchester