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« AW CLOWNS BATON TWIRLERS Lucille Gray Elected Deputy-Reeve F. Christie, A. McMillan New Councillors \ Reach Township Council will have two members serv- ing next term, both with no previous council experience. However, they are well known throughout the Township and have resided in the municipal: ity all their life. It was also quite evident the two candidates have the support of Reach Township residents. When results of the election were known, Fred Christie and Armour McMil- lan had placed first and sec- ond from a list of five candi- dates. Although new in municipal politics in Reach Township, Mr. Christie and Mr. McMillan have considerable family back- ground in the political field. Mr. McMillan's father, George A. McMillan was elected Warden of Ontario County in 1924. Grant Christie, clerk- treasurer of Reach for many year#} received the same hon- our in 1934, The third:c8uncillor elect- ed, Arthur Catton, is a present member of couneil and has Continusd on Page 18) r . o . is wm ¥ ® © % LJ - Santa Visits Hospital "Four year-old little Heather Pollard, patient in the Com- munity Memorial Hospital appears quite comfortable on Santa's lap when he dropped in to visit with the patients Counterfeit Sunday afternoon. It was a double celebration for Heather $10 Bill since she also celebrated her fourth birthday on the ° occasion. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Discovered Pollard, Greenbank. Photo by Peter Hvidsten Jr: Fire In Prince Albert House Partly G utted A counterfeit $10. bill was discovered in the local branch of the Imperial Bank of Com- merce, Tuesday. linterest charges. last revised assessment roll. Volume 105--Port Perry Ont., Thurs., Dec. 11, 1969 -- Number 7 :20_ FLOATS IN PARADE | Interim. Tax Levy Port Perry ratepayers will have to pay their first instal- ment of taxes on or before March 1, next year. The first regular payment comes norm- ally due May 15. A by-law to authorize an Interim Tax Levy was read the third time and passed in Port Perry Council on December 1. The purpose of the interim levy is to reduce the borrow ing for current purposes and the consequent loss through A number of municipalit- ies have taken advantage of interim tax levy, but this is the first time Port Perry Council has inaugurated the use of the levy. The interim tax levy is dollar and adopted from the HOSPITAL REPORT According to the. Fire which apparently start- The firemen inaniaged to manager, D. McRitchie WEEK ENDING . DEC. 6 ed in a bedroom closet part- | contain the fire in the two|l the similarity to the Admissions . . ........ 33 ially gutted the frame home | bedrooms and were on the genuine bill isvery close, ~§| Operations . ......... 14 of Bruce Cummings, Simcoe:|scene for about two hours. however. the counter. Emergency Treatments . . 56 Street South in Prince Albert. | The rest of the home received rate / Ld ; Births PEPE 1 Firemen were called to the | smoke and water damage. No feit bill was about 1/8 of Deaths EE a 2 home about 9:00- a.m. on| estimate of the loss was avail- an inch shorter, Discharges .......... 34 Monday evening and found |able at press time. |} meascamcomsancemomneamsans: i] Remaining .......... 34 Payment Due Mar .] based on 35 mills on the|, Two additional instalments will come -due, but the dates for these cannot be set before the mill rate for 1970 is decided on. Ont. County Is Tenant According to Warden of Ontario County, Ed (Sam) Oyler, © when the Ontario Government take over the assessment of Ontario County and the City of Oshawa, Jan- uary 1, 1970 the offices will be located in the County building -in - Whitby. The floor space area to be occupied by the Assessment Department is 7,500 sq. ft. The City of Oshawa also has negotiated with the Ont- ario Government to have the offices located in the Rundle Tower, a portion of the City Hall Complex, but a saving of $42,000 annually no doubt has a bearing on selecting offices in the County build- ings. It was a delighted Warden speaking when he revealed the good news to the Star, Tues- day afternoon. the fire had spread through two of the bedrooms. Dense smoke hampered the firemen from getting to the blaze and Scott Air Packs had to . Firemen were called out again on Tuesday afternoon to the home of Douglas Robinson, 106 Crandel Street, when a gas stove caught fire be used. causing $200.00 damage. ; IN REACH TOWNSHIP DEPUTY-REEVE 'COUNCIL ibis 3 i 8 ¥. 2 5 g 4. £ 5 £ § v 8 2 v 3a 4 4d 4d wo gig No. 1 Utica ........ 36 77 25 B57 69 57 50 No. 2 Epsom ..30 40 12 23 52 17 48 No. 3 Marsh Hill . 38 7 5 18 20 8 39 No. 4 Manchester. 32 109, 27 95 114 42 69 No.5 Greenbank... 90 58 33 70 904 22 125 No. 6 Saintfield .... 54 18 17 27 43 11 64 No. 7 Cedar Creek 20 45 7:69 44 21 31 No. 8 Prince Alb. 42 77 41 72 81 43. 49 No. 9 Seagrave 3 36 42 42 67. 9 54 : 381 467 200 463 583 230 627 >» Santa Here Saturday Santa is on his way, and 20 floats will be participat- ing Saturday, Dec. 13th in the biggest and most colourful parade ever held - in Port Perry. Mrs. Eleanor Wood, parade chairman said "I am absolutely amazed in : the interest and co-oper- ation shown in this year's Santa Parade'. A third band has been added to the two already promised to take part. In the "line-up now will be the High School Band, Uxbridge Legion Pipe Band and. Bowmanville Pipe Band. Mrs. Jean Barbour and her colourful young baton twirlers will take part. Clowns and other individ- umes, children with decor- ated bicycles and doll car-. riages are also expected to be part of the parade. The parade starts at the High School 1 p.m. and will march down Queen where Santa will be hand- ing out bags of candy to all children. If the weatherman looks with favour on the parade and the residents of this area, the day can. only become a success. Prizes will be awarded to three house owners with the best ideas and most . artistically decorated houses in: Port Perry. Judges will be persons . residing outside the Village and will be strictly neutral. House owners are asked to keep their lights on in the evenings between Christ- mas and New Years when judging will take place. - '|94 Years Old Sat. Mar. 13 uals dressed in fancy cost- Street to the Post Office . * The four successful candidates elected to sit on \ Reach Township Council for the next 'two years appear to be quite happy with the results. From left Fred Christie, who topped the polls and starting his first term as councillor; Mrs. Lucille Gray, elected deputy-reeve; Armour McMillan, first term on council and Arthur Catton, santing 1 his second term, - 'Reeve Ed (Sam) Oyler was absent when picture was taken. : years old Saturday, Dec. 13. Last year the Star paid him a visit prior to his 93rd birth- day and it was certainly a ] Pleasure to be in this "young" man's company. Tuesday afternoon,. the Star again paid him a 'visit' pite the fact we pulled him away from an intricate puzzle, Mr. Eagleson was the same friendly man we met a year ago. He is still in good health and enjoys life to the fullest and no doubt he will have many visitors extend congrat- ulations on his birthday. The Star joins with the meny well wishers and - I'sincére' 'congratulations; this time by telephone. Des-. also extend "Mr. Herb Eagelson is 94 ; ~ I RSs SRN Sew oe -- « ar a Sr ------ Rarer tu]