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Worl ' A ~ Ly % 2 de Bel beuan bbb sid, | 6 A BAF] £3 Ad Bet AR Ld To AE wo ¥ v LATTE RAEN) at Le i THE PORT PERRY STAR SERVING PORT PERRY, BROOKLIN and SURROUNDING AREAS FENG RASS, ET tts So . ! , "Authorized as Second Class Mail by the Post Office Dept., Ottawa, for payment of postage in cash" PORT PERRY, ONT., THURSDAY, MAY 17th, 1962 PORT PERRY COUNCIL NEWS (Continued from last week) VY MEMO--Mr, Pat Lee complains that Mr. MacDonald was permitted to raise his tile on Rosa Street which pre- vents the water from flowing north. This causes the water to flow west and floods his basement. Left with Deputy-Reeve R. A. Kenny to investigate and try to re- medy the condition. LETTER from Mr, H. R. Graff, dated April 18, 1962--"That it is re- commended to the Ontario Hydro that the rate of 1.836 cents minimum be maintained for electric space heating, if it is the wish of the local utility." Left for the attention of Councillor Arthur T. Cox. REPORTED by Fire Chief, W. G. Raines, that two men--Mr. Don Po- pert, Mr. Don Forder, have been add- ed to the Volunteer Fire Brigade as requested, but being subject to the approval of Council. RESOLUTION--That Mr. Don Po- pert and Mr. Don Forder be added to the Port Perry Volunteer Fire Depart- ment on a six months' probationary period, starting April 1, 1982. Carried. LETTER from the Office of Comp- troller of Revenue dated April 12th, 1962, re application to become a re- gistrant, Application as registrant already made awaiting for a reply. STATEMENT from the Ont. Hydro showing work performed installing 4 of 60 ft. poles at baseball diamond, Port Perry. Filed for reference. LETTER from Mr. R. E. Sims, En- ~ gineer and Secretary of Oshawa Sub- urban Road Commission re Relocation of Watermain, dated April 25, 1962, and requesting approval to do this work. } RESOLUTION -- That approval be given to Oshawa Suburban Road Com- mission re relocation of watermain on the Oshawa Road. Carried. AGREEMENT between the Muni- cipal Corporation of the Village of Port Perry and W. Allan Walsh, Port Perry. or: The Village Solicitor, Mr. W. T. _ Harris, checked over with Council the proposed agreement between the Village of Port Perry and Mr. Allan alsh, It was left with the Clerk to in- vestigate Workmen's Compensation and Unemployment Insurance before signing the said agreement. DEPUTATION -- Messrs. Gordon Hepditch, County Assessor, and Cecil Heayn, Local Assessor, appeared be- fore Council re revision of land as- sessments for the Village of Port Perry. "Ln Mr. Hepditch pointed out that land assessments in the Village of Port Perry are much lower than in other towns and villages in the County and should be equalized in the assessment of 1962. : The Local Assessor, Mr. Ceeil Heayn, requested some basis for in- creasing the land assessements, It was recommended by the County As- "making allowance for wet ground or, --; sssor that, instead of assessing resi- dential land from $5.00 on Queen "Street and gradually lowering to ap- } proximately $2.00 at the outkirts of - the town; a flat rate of $6.00 per foot | be used for all residential properties, other reasons which might depreciate the value of the land. The County Assessor pointed out ~ further that the assessed value of the - Village of Port Perry. "re Oshawa Suburban Roads. = a Arthur T. Cox. "re Athletic Field. for assistance under the Community Centres Act, and under separate cover you are being forwarded a copy of the Act, and a copy of our Question- naire and Memorandum which out- lines the requirements to be met when the application is forwarded. " When the above expenditure has been completed it is suggested that you complete and submit the necessary application to us." Filed for the present, until dealt with by the Floodlight Committee. LETTERS from Town of Lindsay and Town of Orillia re Board of Parks Management, To be brought to the attention of the Port Perry Chamber of Com- merce. MEMO--Uxbridge Recreation Pro- gramme. Filed for reference. LETTER from Mr. R. E. Sis dated April 27, 1962-- "Tenders have been received by the County for the supply of various ser- "vices and materials required for road maintenance and construction during 1962 . . . . Return the request form at the earliest possible date." The Clerk was instructed to order 600 cubic yards of % inch crushed gravel, 400 yards to be placed on roads and 100 yards to be stockpiled; traf- fic paint, yellow, 7 gallons; 1 ton of flake calcium chloride direct from Bathe & McLellan Ltd., Oshawa, Ont. BOOTH Concession for 1962--To be granted the same as last year. " LETTER unsigned and undated--- "Has this office given a permit for a garage to operate on Rosa Street? No action taken as letter was un- signed. LETTER from Raymond Victor Raines, Brandon, Fla., U.S.A., dated April 26, 1962. "Would you kindly let me know when the Planning Board meets, as I would like to attend if possible". It was left with the Clerk to ad- vise Mr. R. Victor Raines when' the next Flanninig Board Meeting will be held. . : ~ LETTER from Mr. W. A. Twelve- (Continued on Page Eight) Hilllop Herald Last week, the busiest students at school. belonged to the grade XII com- mercial class. On Thursday, Mrs. Saunders and her Special Commercial | class travelled to the Munro Calculat- ing Machines Co. Ltd, Toronto. The pupils saw many types of 'machines ranging from simple calculators to complex bookkeeping machines. To acquaint these students with the business routine of an office, they spent a week in offices in various businesses in Port Perry. The fol- lowing is a list of these students and where they worked: 5 Joan Wilson--Peel's Poultry. Farm Sharon Beare--Lake Scugog Lumber : Stan. Painter--Tripp's Construction Evelyn Moore--Port Perry Public ER. RRR Ur. Michael Barnier & Carol Fralick-- Port Perry High School. 'Robert Donnelly--Master Feeds Nancy Foster--The Municipal Offices. land should be approximately one- third of the selling value and that consideration be given as follows: A reduction of 650c. per foot for gravel roads; A reduction of 26c. per | foot where there are no street lights; A reduction of 26c. per foot/where there are no sidewalks. The Clerk was instructed to put a notice in the local paper drawing to the attention of the ratepayers the request of the County Assessor re increase in land assessments in. the LETTER from Mr. H. R. Graff re Hydro line changes on Ontario Street Left for the attention of Councillor LETTER from Community Plan- ning Association of Canada dated April 19, 1962--Toronto, June 1 and 2, 1062, for Annual Conference: 1. What is the principal problem facing your Planning Board? 2. What subject would you like to have discussed at your confer- ence? To be brought to the attention of the Chairman of the Planning Board. LETTER from Mr. G. R. Bagg, Assistant Director of the Department of Agriculture dated April 26, 1962, "This Project appears to be eligible aaa 5 FH a ee wT a vu bea ad a ah The Commercial Department would like to express it's thanks to the Port Perry Business Men for their co-oper- ation. . This has made this a.week 'well-spent. 5 > A gymnastic - competition between Cobourg and Port Perry was held at qur school last week. The conipeti- tion was close but Port was beaten in a total point score of 11-7, Very well done. y On Friday, two busloads of grade X and some grade XI students wént to the Guelph Agricultural College. The students were guided on an in- teresting tour through the MacDonald Institute and the Veterinary College as well as buildings specializing in soils, shop work, and lectures. This is an annual trip and it helps the pupils to decide on what course to take if they are thinking of a college education. Wins LG.A. Voucher Mrs. Jane Litt was the lucky win- ner of the I1.G.A. food voucher at the Beare Motors Limited weekly draw. Next draw on Sat, May 19th, Elderly Couple Found Dead in Home Tuesday morning Mr. and Mrs. John C. Taylor, Lilla St. North, were found dead in their home. Death is believed to have been caused by as- phyxiated, due to a faulty furnace. Both were about 84 years old. Mr. R. B. Smallman, called Mrs. R. W. Morton, when he failed to get an clothed and had apparently died early in the evening. Mrs. Morton had been talking to them about 8:30 on Mon- day evening. Chief R. Cameron stated that the police had not been notified at the! time the bodies were discovered. 1t' , was more than an hour before they |! answer to his phone call to the Tay-, heard of the accident, and the couple lor residence on Tuesday morning. | Mrs. Morton who is a neighbour found the couple dead, both were fully had been taken to the undertakers by that time. No inquest will be held. Cartwright High School "At Home" Dance The annual Cartwright High School "At Home" dance was held in the Cartwright Recreational Centre on Friday evening, May 11, 1962. The guests were cordially welcomed by the following persons in the receiving line--Mr. Gordon . Paisley, Principal; Miss Joan Root; Mr. Dalton Dorrell, Chairman of the School Board, and Mrs, Dorrell; Larry Hoskin, President of the Students' Council; Shelagh Murphy; Elaine Mountjoy, Secretary- Treasurer of the Students' Council; Bob Strong. Jim Swain and Dianne Mairs presented each guest with a minature sombrero as a souvenir, in keeping with the Mexican motif for the dance, ~~ The walls of the building were gaily decorated with colourful murals de- picting a bullfight, Mardi Gras scenes and other typical Mexican traditions. A false ceiling of blue and white streamers created the impression of the wide blue yonder. As a central attraction there was a full-sized cac- tus tree surrounded by a plot of sand, complete with two cow skulls. The stage and surrounding area were be- decked with flowers and green foli- Fireworks- "Fun or Felony? Those who have never heard of an accident involving fireworks may think the national sport of igniting explosives in honor of Queen Vict- oria's birthday is good, clean, harm- less fun. On the other hand, anyone who has read about the dozen or so children who lost their eyesight last year, the scores of fires caused by pranksters throwing firecrackers into doorways and windows, or the 4-year-old who died of burns when fire-cracker pow- der saturated his clothing, you may be wondering about that word 'harm- less'. = So is the Ontario Safety League. Aside from the annual sacrifice of human flesh caused by allowing these so-called toys to be sold to children, the League says property damage each year over the May 24th week-end runs-into- many thousands of dollars. One such fire in London, Ontario last | - year resulted when children stuffed firecrackers around a railing-shed -door-_and_ lighted . them.___ Although damage was estimated at $260,000, it could have been far worse, for flames came within inches of setting off a box-car-loaded with dynamite. -- It's time we faced the fact that by any other name, fireworks are still explosives, and we are allowing child- ren to play with them as though they were toys. Many Ontario communi- ties have already passed municipal legislation restricting their sale to varying degrees, but it is still simple for a child living in a restricted-sale neighbourhood to buy firecrackers in a nearby town where no by-law exists. Some community Fire Departments and Safety Councils deserve highest credit for taking the initiative and arranging public fireworks displays, with firefighting equipment at hand. Not only are such displays safer than the 'do-it-yourself' kind, they usually provide more dazzling types of fire- works than the average child could buy, and therefore a more spectacular entertainment. Let's not be so blinded to danger by sentimental memorials of our child- hood freedom with fireworks, that we permit widespread injury and death in the name of fun. = The potential destructive power of these 'toys' has been proved many times over, Child- ren are simply not capable of hand- ling fireworks safely. If eyes, limbs, life and property are the price of a few thrills on the holiday week-end, we commit a felony in continuing to pay that price. age and a scene with a typical Mexi- can enjoying a siesta, Mexican som- breros, bongo drums and maracas, were featured prominently in the de- corations. Ferdinand the bull with his blinking red eyes stood guard over the punch bowl, One of the highlights of the even- ing was the crowning of Miss C.H.S. and the selection of her two prin- cesses. Pretty Donna McLaughlin of Grade Eleven was crowned qucen of the ball by her predecessor, Lorraine Dayes. As her attractive attendants the members of the orchestra select- ed Lynda Kyte of Grade Nine and Janice Sadler of Grade Eleven. The Queen and her princesses were pho- 'tographed amid their gifts of flowers and other prizes donated by the local! merchants and Port Perry merchants. At intermission time the guests en- joyed a buffet style lunch prepared by the ONO ladies. The latest edi- tion of the school magazine, the Eye Opener, went on sale at this time; the receipts from this magazine are to be donated to the Canadian Nation- al Institute for the Blind. Throughout the evening the large crowd of graduates and present stu- dents renewed acquaintances, reminis- ced and danced to the music very cap- ably .provided by the Bob Mason or- chestra: -- ) Fires The Port Perry Fire Brigade were called to a fire in the swamp area north of the Yellow School. The fire is believed to have started from care- less fishermen in the area of the bridge on Simcoe St. North. It pro- gressed rapidly into the swamp, and was almost beyond the reach of the fire hose when the brigade arrived on the scene shortly after 12 noon on Sunday. Had it gone just a little farther it would have been almost im- possible to bring it under control and would have caused a great deal of damage, On Tuesday afterncon another fire occured in a home just south of Green- bank on Hwy. 12. The owner is Mr. Graham of Toronto who uses this place as a summer home. The fire is-reported to have started from a blow torch which was being used to take off old paint in readiness for a new coat. Fire started between the ceiling and roof and was diffi- cult to get at. It is estimated that about $3000. damage was done to the building, -- "TT TT Port Perry Fire Brigade answered the call. Wedding Anniversary A beautiful three tier wedding cake, ruby candles, white mums & ruby carnations decorated the table at which Mrs. Wm. Chapman sister of the bride, Mrs. Edna Gibson sister of the groom, poured tea in honour of Mur. and Mrs. Oscar Graham who cele- brated their fortieth wedding anni- versary on May 12th, 1962 at home of their daughter Mrs. Ross Duff. Receiving their guests the bride wore a blue nylon over taffeta dress, ruby rosebuds for her corsage, the groom looked young for his anniver- sary, wearing a white carnation. Nieces of bride & groom served tea afternoon and evening. Graham Duff capably looked after the guest book and 'Marilyn early in the aftérnoon played the wedding march, Gifts received from the brothers & sisters, immediate neighbours and relatives, were graciously received. Friends called from Hamilton, Tor- : Mrs. W. M. Letcher presented Skip- per Ron Bivens of Port Perry Rover Crew with a Flag. The second pic- ture shows the flag unfurled with left Cub and Sc The Annual Father and Son Ban- quets were held Friday and Monday evenings in the Scout Hall with ap- proximately 204 present. Guide Mo- thers and Scout Mothers Auxiliaries served their usual sumptuous meals which were heartily enjoyed by all present. The programs each evening were to right--Skipper Ron Bivens, Dave Jefford, Grant Tumonds, Brian Simp- son, Murray Spears and Mrs. Letcher. This flag was presented at the Fa-, out News and this should be one of the big] drives of the year, with the co-opera- tion of each family. Scout Paper Report Given by Wm. Parker Mr. Chairman, members of the Group Committee, Fathers, Scouts, | Cubs, and those of the Wives and ' Daughters, or Mothers and Sisters ' NEW TROOP NAMED AFTER PROMINENT CITIZEN brief and informal and concluded who are present. Also those visit- shortly after nine, for the benefit of ing Officers of the Scout Association all. Unfortunately Scout represent- whomay be in attendance. This is a atives from Oshawa were unable to very pleasant evening for me consi- attend, owing to a huge Scout Cam- dering that I am able to make a better onto, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Mill. brook, Hampton, Port Perry and Blackstock. poree at Camp Samac over the week- end attended by the 1st Rover Crew of Port Perry. Group Committee Chairman Gerald Nelson was Toastmaster for the first night and Vice-Chairman Rae Web- ster in the chair Monday night. Scout Chaplain E. W, Fuller offered Grace Friday night, and received a cheque for $100 presented by Wm. Parker for returns on paper salvage gathered by the Scouts and also the Parkers dur- ing the year. This made a total re- turns of $1756 from Mr. Parker com- pared to $163 in 1960 with an in- crease in tonnage to 31% tons, 156 Ibs. - Aubrey Buchner led in a spirited sing-song, Deputy-Reeve Robt. Kenny brought greetings from local Council and thanked the Guide Mothers for the wonderful meal. Scout Master Wes Lane spoke briefly as did Cub Masters Stan Ploughman and Gordon Goode. Worthy of note is the fact that Stan Ploughman has served Cubbing in Port Perry for 22 years and Gordon Goode a Cub leader for 12 years was recently honoured by the. Oshawa Scout Association with the presentation of a "Thank You" badge in recognition of service to Scouting over and above the regular call of duty. The Toast to the Fa- report this year than I did in either 1960 or 61. While the Paper turn over was up, the cash returns were not. Neverthe- less, this year they are both up. When I came to Port Perry we were hand- ling in the neighbourhood of some 50 ton. And which had dropped to 11 ton per year. But this year is back up to some 30 ton. i As from March 31st and in fine weather to June 24th my mother and I brought in 5% ton 868 lbs. In A } drives during 1961 we received a to- tal of 26% ton; 166 lbs. Then there | was the paper which was picked up' by my Mother and I during the Sum- mer months that amounted to 6 tons, making a grand total of 31% tons, | 156 lbs. With a cash return of $176. for 1961, incomparison to $163. for 1960. This being without Magazines. i $2.00 Per Year, Single Copy b¢ ther & Son Banquet and further may be seen in the report of that event elsewhere in this edition. Now Gentlemen, in addition to the preceding report I have at hand those of the first two drives for 1962, which resulted in 7% tons. When you con- sider the size of Port Perry with a population of 2273 or either 466 to 568 families according to the number of children in the home. Also tak- ing into consideration that some fa- milies no longer take a paper and with 143 families being represented in the Troop, this includes Scouts, Guides, Cubs, and Brownies. I have on my ledger only 75 families that regularly contribute to the Paper col- leeting activities. With a lot of the paper, 'till recent- ly finding it's way through the Gar- bage to the Dump, when it could be put to good use, in contributing to two worthy causes and killing two birds with one stone. First helping the Scouts. As I have previously mentioned, on other ocea- sions, as this is one of their main sources of financial revenue. Second- ly to_help the boys we have at our home from the Ontario Hospital at Whitby to have something to do, and to be kept occupied. As they look forward to having the paper come in. As having the paper to prepare for shipment. They feel they are help- ing the Scouts, and in helping Scouts, they are helping themselves to re- covery, Now Gentlemen I take great plea- sure in calling upon our Chaplain, the Rev. E. W. Fuller to accept the returns I am about to make. Victoria County Baseball League + | The 1962 baseball season was in- augurated, as the Victoria County | Independent Baseball, held its initial ' Hold Initial 1362 Meeting President, who promised that a ten- ative schedule would be drawn up based on said lists, to be approved at thers was proposed by Scout David meeting in the Benson House, Lindsay the next meeting. At this juncture, Murray and capably responded to by his father Donald. A humorous read- on the evening of Friday, May 4. All cof last year's teams were well rep- | the League constitution was read by Mr. Bailey and any revisions or im- ing entitled "Definition of a Cub" resented, and clearly showed their provements, asked for by the Pres- was presented by Les MacDonald. On Monday evening Mrs. W. Mer- lin Letcher was a special guest and presented -a flag to the Rover Crew: in commemoration of Mr. Letcher, the boys having chosen to name their group the 1st Port Perry W. M. Letcher Rover Crew. Bivens received the Flag and pre- sented it to Rover Mate Brian Simp- son on behalf of the Crew. Head Table guests included: --The Toastmaster Rae Webster, Mrs. Let- cher, Rev. Linstead, Cubmaster Stan Ploughman, Gordon Goode and son Gregory, Rover Skipper Ron Bivens and Assistant Cub master Ross Lane. Leading in sing-song were Assistant leaders, Clem Jeffrey and John Pick- ard. Toast to the fathers was very capably proposed by Cub Paul Taylor and responded to by Howard Hall Dr. R. G. McNab thanked the Scout Mothers for their usual good effort. George Emmerson read a humorous bit of prose entitled "Definition of a Cub". Roy Scott also a guest spoke briefly stating it was a pleasure to | him to see the Cubs and Scouts using the Camp site, on his farm and hop- ing this will continue for many years. The Mizpah Benediction was re- peated in unison to suitably close each banquet. Sincere appreciation is extended to the many fathers who turned out and to all those who willingly took a part in the programs. Keep in mind the Scout Gasorama at Charlie Reesor's Texaco Station on Saturday, May 26th. A percentage of funds from car wash and gas sales will go to assist the Scout troops in their programs, The last paper drive for the sum- mer will be held Saturday, June 28, Skipper Ron|- intentions, by submitting entry fees' promptly. No new team attempted entry, Member teams competing for | league honours are: - Lindsay, Cam= bray, ,Fenelon Falls, Little Britain, Valentia, Sunderland and Champion Sonya. Mr. William Puffer 1961 incum- bent and his Seeretary-treasurer, R Growden, both of Lindsay tied up the loose ends left from '61 by awarding the winners cheque and" congratul- ations to the Champion Sonya Braves. With this last duty of 1961 dispatched the men gave up the head table in favour of the incoming 1962 officers from Cambray, Mr. Jack Lowden. President and Mr. Paul Bailey, Sec- retary-treasurer. Mr. Lowden expressed the hope' that he would receive as much co- operation as had Mr. Puffer the prev- ious year, and immediately began business, preparatory to the 1962 season. Co All teams handed in lists of pre- ferred home dates, on request of the --00---- HORSE SHOW The Kinsmen Club of Uxbridge are sponsoring the 18th Annual Spring Meet and Horse Show to be held on Monday, May 21st in the Uxbridge Fair Gropunds, They expect a goodly number of horses for exhibition as well as a full card of Harness racing. There will also be midway and an air show. The official opening will be by Hon, M. B. Dymond and Hon. Michael Starr, ident. There then followed lengthy discussions, until the close of the meeting at 11:45 p.m. The final meet- ing before the season opens, will be held at Cambray on Friday, May 18. At this time, the schedule and team rosters must be approved as well as any corrections of oversight in regard to constitution changes.. : Until next week then, keep your car to the ground, there starting to take their cuts at Sonya. SPINORAMA Saturday, May 12, a large crowd watched young twirlers take part in the First Spinorama at Oshawa Child- ren's Arena. The program was directed by Irenie Harvey, dance instructor, and assisted by Whitby Brass Band with Mr. Wm. Lycette, M.C. Alderman Attersley welcomed troupes from Hamilton, Kitchener, Peterboro and Port Perry. SH : The program opened with Marches and Twirls by Junior members. followed by solos and strutts by the Intermediate group. Following the intermission the more advanced pupils executed twirls and drills. Among. those taking part were pupils of Miss Jean Bright, Seagrave. Mrs. Oliver Reader has recently visited for two weeks with her daugh- ter Mrs. Harold Harris in Montreal. Mrs, Harris came back home with her mother and stayed for a week here before returning to her home in | Montreal, N i i NS A RR RRR LR a NE AN WIA ot, 3 CR eS XY Seng