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-* "ario County Council raised .six and seven of the Town. Township of Pickering, to ", just south of Concessions two 'ed'6 1bs., 7 0z., a son of Mr. . was clected Warden of Ont Oldest Senior Citizens Attend Christmas Party Two of the eldest members of the Senior Citizens Club, Mr. H. Buckland and Mr. S. Ayers both over 80 years of age; 'are still active in the work of the Senior Citizens. The above picture was taken at their Christmas Party held at the hall. Volume 103 PORT PERRY, ONT,, THURSDAY, JAN. 4th, 1968 Number 12 '| being held 'lin 'Speed Limits Speed limits on many Ont: ario County roads:-have been upped to 60 miles per hour. A bylaw passed by the Ont. the maximum speed limit to 60 miles per hour on the fol lowing roads: Thickson Road from' Rods Will Increase; On Many County Roads County Road No. 11 from County Rodd-one to the York County boundary, except where otherwise posted in one stretch at the Township of Scott. County Road No. 15 from Highway 12 to the boundary of Victoria County. is" bad enough but it seems APOLOGY To start anew. year. by having to make one apology the Stap has to make three. We sincerely regret having left out Christmas Greetings for the following: Cy. Wilson Ford Sales, Manchester; Sweetman's Service. Station, Port Perry; and Club Ann- rence operated by Phil Gor- eski, Scugog. . land Road to the southeast limit of King's Highway Ne 12. County Road No. 2 fom the - intersection of County Rd. No. 3 to near Concessions] ship of East Whitby. County Road No. 2 from north of the above conces- sions to the southern limits of Port Perry. Brock Road from King's Highway No. 2 north to Clare- mont, except in two short stretches where other speed limits are posted. --Altoria Road from north of Concessions one and two, and three of the town of Ux- bridge. Winners Picked In Christmas Decorating Contest " The nls for thé Xmas Home Decorating Contest af- ter much deliberation select- ed what they felt were the three best decorated homes: in Port Perry as follows: The homes of-- . Mr. & Mrs, Jas. Rider, 128 Alva St. Mr. & Mrs. J. Forester, 2 Simcoe St. Mr. & Mrs. H. Martyn, 240 Mary St. It was a very difficult task this year as there were so many well decorated and lighted homes.. There were some '20 outstanding homes in all areas of the town with the final choice being made from 7 homes that thé iud<es felt showed _ exceptinnal planning and work. involved to get the ultimate results." The Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the peonle in Port Perry who tonk the time-and made-the effort to decorate their hom- es for the holiday season. Congratulations to the win. ners. WILL COMPETE IN_CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Local skating stars Anna Forder and Richard Stephens will leave by plane Monday, January 8th for Vancouver where they will compete. for top honours in the Senior Pairs Canadian Champion- ship from January 9th to January 14th. The Senior pairs have two programs, the first is a.2% ing on January 13th and a § mifiute free skating program on Sunday. There will be six pairs competing in the Senior event. Should they* place 1st or T2nd they will be eligible to go to the Olympics which are in Grenoble, France in February. If cho- sen top Canadian Pairs. They would be entitled to compete the World's Champion- ships held in Geneva Switzer- land. David Porter also a well Wins Trip largest Real Estate: Broker which employs over 400 sales people. George. S. Stone, local agent and a native of this area, again this year in-a company expense trip for two to the Deauville Hotel at Miami Beach. This contest from Oct. 23 to Dec. 20, and in this period of time Mr. Stone sold 5 farms, 6 houses and 3. cottages to win the trip for the second time. Mr. and Mrs. Stone will be ac- companied by 'Mr. Lloyd G. H. Keith Ltd. and his wife and will leave Jan. 5th by Air Canada for -2 weeks in the sunny south. Firemen, - Police Have Quiet Week Firemen and polic@ report an extremely quiet holiday season this year. The Firemen report -one call on Sunday, December 24 when they were called 04 chimney fire at the home 0 John Ballard at 74 Simcoe St. No extensive damage was done. minute of compulsory skat- | Local Realtor| wins "top honours | & wide sales contest for an all |, ran. Lee, F.R.I,, Vice President of |? known Port Perry skater and his partner Miss Janet D'Al- Vancouver where they will be conipeting in the Novice Canadian Dance pairs. The number of contestants' parti- cipating in this event is not known as yet. The initial round ' takes place on Tues- day, January 9th and the Hospital Report Week Ending Dec. 30th, 1967 Admissions : 18 Operations 13 Emergency Treatments 18 Births .. Nil Deaths . .. Nil Discharges 16 Remaining . .... 14 Visiting Hours --2 to 8 p.m. Maternity Hours 3 to 8 p.m. troi of Barrie also leave for] Local Skaters Leave For Vancouver final. round on Wednesday, January 10th, Best of luck is extended to these local skaters. Inquest Here January 18 An inquest will be held Jan. 18,. 1968 at the Port Perry Municipal Building to 'investigate the death of Ter- ence William Smith, of 305 Admiral Rd., Oshawa. - Mr. Smith died at the age of 26 on Dec. 3 when the ski- . doo he 'was riding on collided with a car on the sixth con- cession, Scugog Island. The coroner, Dr. A.. G. 'Stocks will preside over the inquest and Mr. J. Edward Howell, Assistant Crown At- torney, will conduct' it. H. Keith Ltd. is_Canadi's| |, +3 Victor Aldred. Mrs. years preceding Mrs. Hardy." - : Retires After 20 Yrs. Service At a Council Meeting at Scugog Municipal Hall Mrs. Retta Hardy is :being presented with appreciation gifts by reeve Hardy has been caretaker of the 'Hall for twenty years and has now retired. The caretaking of the Hall has been in the family for some 28 years. Mr. John Burnham, Mrs. Hardy's son held the position for 8 Any : The Centenni RY arriv- ad at the Port Perry Hospital January 2. The baby weigh. and Mrs. Neil K, Berry of Cresswell, Ont. Canada's Centennial year begins with "bells ringing, sirens sounding and guns roaring' from cost to coast, Mara reeve, Charles Healy ario County. Peel's Foul, Farm Ltd. - Looking Back At 1 opens new 'hatchery, one of 'the. most modern in Canada: The Hon. Wm. A. Stewart, Minister of Agriculture and Food was. guest speaker and officially opencd- the hatch: ery. Gale Forder' chosen Queen of Port Perry High School. a FEBRUARY Local residents turned out in hundreds to welcome Port Perry Skating stars, Anna Forder and Richard Stephens 67 Items on - their "return from the Canadian Senior . Skating Championships . where they placed third. Also receiving ovation. was David Porter, who won third. place in the| Canadian Novice Dance Championship with Janet D' _| Altroy as' partner. - The staff of the Port Perry Star adopts homeless cat. The Building Fund Com. mittee announces that contri: butions, and pledges to the new. hospital have exceeded From The Files $100.000. Rev. H.'M. Buntain of St. John . Presbyterian Church leaves Port Perry for new appointment at Pembroke. MARCH- -- One of the heaviest snow storms in many years. closed schools im Reach Towriship. Past president of Port Perry "Lions Club, Storey Beare was elected Zone chair: man of District A3, Zone 10S at a zone meeting in Oshawa. 17 firemen pass St. John's' Ambulance First Aid Course. " Freida Stein and Jayzon Madsen were guest speakers at the annual Lions Son and Daughter Banquet. Operation of Community Memorial Hospital shows small profit in report given at annual meeting. APRIL The Inter - County Drama Festival was won by the Ont. ario 'County Junior Farmers The 'Star' with the presentation of "Rise Two 'wecks lat: and Shine". er the group alsa won Pro- vincial honours. Only 97 persons gave blood at the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic held in the OddfellQws Hall. 1967 tax rate i in Port Perry at an all time high. The in. crease was primarily due to the increased High Schoo) Reard hudget. (Continued on Page 6 i 1; i ~ 2] Hr 5 3 t iw ' a pa Ba" SAE a2 Es TE 0 Em er TT Co )