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Arnold Roach took the picture above of the men responsible for the sound operation of Reach Township during the next term. From left councillors Fred Christie and Reg Foster.reeve Arthur Catton, deputy-reeve Armour McMillan and councillor Neil Hunter. Slogan for 1973 Ontario - keep it beautiful "This is the first time in Ontario's history that any message has been printed on provincial licence plates," Premier William Davis said today as Ontario prepared to issue new multi-year plates bearing the phrase, Ontario -- Keep It Beautiful. "But this is an important and especially appropriate message in view of the number of environmental problems that revolve around the automobile," Mr. Davis said. "In a congested urban situation, the auto can be a significant contributor to air pollution." "And we have discovered that traffic sounds are Ont- ario's major noise problem-- the largest single source of complaint that must be dealt with as we develop our noise pollution control program." "Ontario is committed to exploring and" developing" effective new solutions to urban traffic problems as I indicated last week," he said. "We are offering every assistance to Metropolitan Toronto and other cities in "developing transit alterna- tives to relieve downtown congestion." " Automobiles and their dri- vers affect more than the cities, Mr. Davis said. "A worn-out car, abandoned at the roadside or in a field becomes an unsightly blot on the landscape." He said the message, Ontario -- Keep It Beautiful, should be a continuing re- minder of the need for public co-operation in controlling roadside litter and the- aesthetic degradation of our Province. Environment Minister James Auld agreed. He said detailed survey work con- ducted over the past summer has given Ontario a clear indication of the extent of these problems. "Our preliminary esti- mates indicate there are at the very least 400,000 aban- doned cars' scattered over the face of the province, and their number is. growing every day," he said. "During the next three years, these hulks will be removed and processed for re-use. We are considering a small disposal charge to provide funds for cleaning up this backlog and to establish a continuing program so that this situa- tion never recurs." * Commenting on roadside litter, Mr. Auld said: "We can enforce air and water pollution control and waste management programs, es- pecially with the cooperation of industry. We can work on the problems of packaging, including throwaway pack- aging, with the producers and marketers. But the individual bears the ultimate responsibility for where he discards his personal trash." Mr. Auld said. "We can only try to persuade him -- to develop his ""personal« .concern. in. making Ontario a better place to live." Environment Ontario over the past summer launched an all-out drive to reach the public with the anti-litter message. This drive inclu- ded radio, television and newspaper advertising, free-time public service messages, billboards and posters. It was backed up with a survey of roadside litter conducted by students hired under the province's Project SWEEP (Students Working in an Environ- mental Enhancement Pro- gram). A parallel campaign was maintained by the container and bottling industry. "We've had reports from some of the people who ran the Littercheck program that this summer of public education has affected litter by as much as 20 or 30 percent," Mr. Auld said. Mr. Auld said the Ministry of the Environment has not yet established definite sta- tistics. The results of the SWEEP survey are being tabulated, a report has been prepared on the campaign and the overall results of the summer's activities will be fed through off the recently announced- Task Force on Solid Waste. "But the preliminary in- formation I have seen is promising. I am 'sure that every man, woman and child has been exposed to the idea of keeping Ontario beautiful and I hope the phrase on the licence plates will act as a continuing reminder." He said the response to the summer campaign has been encouraging with about 60 municipalities ordering and using litter container signs and little posters, and a number of commercial firms using the Ministry's display materials. '3 councillors re-elected in Cartwright Township Eric Fletcher failed in his bid for a council seat on Cartwright Township Coun- cil at the elections Monday. This was his first attempt and he had to bow to the three present councillors, Harvey Graham, Don Frew and Norman Mairs. ~ Lawrence Malcolm, reeve and Vernon Asselstine, deputy-reeve were returned to their respective positions by acclamation. For the position on North- umberland-Durham County Board of Education the present representative Art- hur Rowan pulled 347 votes against Gunter Blake's 155. Mr. Rowan also won Man- vers quite handily with 630 votes against Blake's 116, giving Rowan a total of 977 and Blake 271. The apathy on part of the electors in Cartwright Town- ship dropped to the lowest level at this election when only 509 voters cast their ballots of a possible 2,740, - only 19 percent. J PAL v/ { > i ; i Saad I Sy iM A tal bina beth sisi noah BEN PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday Dec. 6. 1972 - 17 Would prefer to contribute money, rather than park land Dr. Wm. Cohoon was present at Port Perry coun- cil last week on behalf of Grumble Hill Ltd. regarding the proposed "subdivision agreement. Two items of the agreement dominated talk; the use of Grumble Hill's lot 7 and the payment of monies by- the developer to council for installation of mainline sewers, Under the Planning Act, it is agreed that a subdivision developer contribute 5 per- cent of his land to the municipality for public pur- poses. If council agrees, the developer can contribute a certain sum of money in lieu of land. In this instance, Port Perry council has decided to opt for 5 percent of the land from Grumble Hill Ltd.'s lot 7 or, as planning board recommended, lot 12. CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC Controversy arose when Dr. Cohoon stated that he would prefer to pay money rather than contribute land. Council exercised its option and refused this request, suggesting lot 7 (the likely choice) will be used for a park. Dr. Cohoon stated; "There is enough parkland in the area as it is. Why create another park?" The Reeve replied he felt the lot would be of more value to the village as a park. But the Doctor argued, "when peo- ple move into Grumble Hill, some of their money will go towards paying for this park. What will happen if the village - turns around and sells it after five years? The property owners get shaf- ted." The agreement allows the village to take this course after five years. Dr. Cohoon felt this was unfair and suggested council was going into the real estate business. "You're in effect imposing a surtax on new residents in the area', he Opposed to "Stop" sign on Queen Ontario County officials in a communication to village council have expressed their intent of making Lilla Street a through street at Queen. This would mean installing stop signs at the corner on Queen Street. Ontario County says it is doing this because it con- siders Lilla an "arterial" street. Officials are going through the motions of asking Port Perry council before proceeding = with plans. It was suggested the street be made a four-way stop for awhile to get people used to it. Reeve Kenny thinks the present stops on Lilla Street could be augmented with . either advanced warning stop signs of a red flashing light suspended over 'the road. _ A resolution was raised stating council is not in favor of the, proposal. The resolution was carried un- animously. ew added. "It will end up being a non-saleable lot." "True, five years from now it can be sold", the Reeve interjected mildly, "but if people are using it we might have trouble making a sale." NEW POLICY? When the air had cleared somewhat, a new discussion was launched on the subject of main line sewers. Dr. Cohoon felt he was getting the short end of the stick again because he will be charged for using the re- cently installed main line sewers running up to the Grumble Hill development along Simcoe Street. "Other developments have not been charged", - he objected. "Why should council begin a new policy with me?" "This is no new policy", replied the Reeve. "The Ballard subdivision and Fla- mingo Pastries Ltd. have both contributed money to- wards the cost of these installations. Besides, the money we need is not such a great sum." "You might not have to pay a cent," added council- lor Jackman. Mr. Cohoon thinks Lallard and Flamingo have entered into a private business deal with' council which has nc bearing on his subdivision. The developer also expres sed. reservations about pay- ing money for a sewer pumping station if it means "the next guy that comes along has all the services provided for him." In conversation with Court Clerk Neil Brodie, the Star learned later that the main line sewers on Simcoe Street had been installed by Port Perry to service the Ballard subdivision and Flamingo Pastries, Ltd. The sewers' final cost outstripped the estimate by about $2,600: as a result, Ballard and Fla- mingo were requested to make up the deficit. By this time, Grumble Hill Ltd. was installed further down the road and requesting sewer services. Thus it came about that Grumbnle Hill, along with the others, was asked to contribute toward raising the $2,600 deficit. WES LANE PLUMBING - HEATING - - ELECTRIC - 1 bORT PERRY LOIN FRESH 983-2413 OFFICE -- RESIDENCE PORK CHOPS =. $1.09 Sliced Ham =. $1.39 Weiners 2 Stewing Beef MIDDLETON'S MEATS QUEEN ST. - PORT PERRY ~-- 985-2562