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Port Perry Star (1907-2001), 6 Oct 1971, p. 13

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s. + ' . o > >. >. * * . : e . + . -- ase PE ia John Rodway, Joan Fisher, Poul Govett at o rehearsal for the play "Arsenic and Old Lace." The production will be staged by the Borelians Amateur Theatre early in November Drama Club starts second season The Borelians Amateur Drama Club raises its curtain on a new season as rehearsals got under way last week for a November production of the fine tragic-ccomedy "Arsenic And Old Lace." The Club held its first general meeting of the year on September 20, electing a new executive, and agreeing to stage "Arsenic And Old " - Club President Carney Enns says the exact date of the production has not been decided yet, but the play will run for either two or three nights in November Marion Pitt, who will direct the play, says all the castings for the major parts have been made and the players are rehearsing two nights a week Confident that the Club will stage a good performance, she says that "once we really get rolling, we're going to have a great show." Last year the Club presented "You Can't Take It With You", playing for two nights before a full audience at Port Perry High School The Borelians Drama pee always welcomes members, as the successful staging of a_ full-length production requires the efforts and talents of many persons If you are interested -in amateur capacity, you may be able to have a part in the production and staging of Old Lace." theatre in any "Arsenic And Extend garbage contract until July 1 next year At the regular meeting September 28, Council asked Village Garbage Collector Jack Weyrich if his current contract could be extended until July 1, 1972 when the new garbage disposal site for the Village is expected to be in operation. Mr. Weyrich, whose present on-year contract expires in November of this year said he had no objections to Council's request Still on the subject of garbage collecting, Council discussed the idea of calling tenders for garbage collection every two years instead of annually as ig the practise now. Mr. Weyrich agreed that a two-year contract would be better in that an investment in parm and equipment is Durham College | to offer plastic moulding course College was sone approached by General Motors and the United Automobile Workers concerning the feasibility of begin October 15. A large percentage of automotive parts are now manufactured from plastic, for example fender welds, dash boards, interior and exterior trim, nose sections and grilles. This percentage is likely to increase in future, and will make the Plastics Moulding course in creasingly important The Durham course will involve studying the moulding processes, mould manufacture, product design, mould design, and polymer chemistry. It is of- fered in two sessions. The first 50 hours covers basic theory, whereas the second 50 hours comprises practical laboratory work. The course is designed to accommodate shift workers and sessions can be attended in the afternoon or evening. Registration will take place October 13 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the College lecture theatre Already approximately 150 people have applied for the new. Plastics Moulding course, which is bei co- ordinated by Durham in- structor John Hall. Tony Backler of the Technology Division and Gordon Leek of C.J. Power Automatic Tooling share in the in- struction. Mr. C.J. Power is himself acting as course advisor The college hopes that the new Plastics Moulding Technology course is just the beginning of a Plastics Education Centre at the College on a continuing basis N.P. Councillor Halt raised the question that if good service is being given, why tender for contracts at all. In reply, Councillor Jackman stated that it is obligatory to call for tenders whether it be fer reads garbage collection or anything else Council also agreed that if the garbage collection contract is to be made for two years the dog control contract should be the same SECOND SECTION PORT & PERRY PORT PERRY STAR = Wednesday, Oa. %, 1971 - 13 Teachers take Summer study A total of 769 elementary arid high school teachers in the public school system took summer upgrading courses this year, os to in formation presen at the Ontario County Board of Education last week. The total included 573 public elementary and schools for the trainable retarded teachers who took 302 department of education courses and 396 university courses. In addition, 196 secondary school teachers took 41 department of education courses and 177 university courses OPP warns of phony US bills A bulletin from the Ontario Provincial Police warns that a new series of counterfeit American currency is being passed in this province. The phony bills are in $10.00 denominations, and ac- cording to the police are of deceptively good quality They bear the following serial numbers: B 41947669 Front Plate B36 B61947668 Back Plate 67 B 71947665 Back Plate 67 If you suspect you have Péteivéed a countérfeit 'note, call the police immediately Do not try to pass the note off, as the OPP warns that the sentence for knowingly passing a counterfeit bill can be up to 14 years in prison On July 10 in Prince Albert United Church, Norma Boynton daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Boynton was united in marriage to lan Cannon son of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Cannon all of Port Perry. Mrs. lan Cannon now reside at 171 Union Avenue, Port Perry, Ont. Board says candidates may visit high schools The Ontario County Board of Education voted last week to support an administration policy which encourages candidatesin the upcoming provincial election to visit county high schools. However, if one candidate is invited to speak to the newly-enfranchised 18-year old students, his opposing candidates must also have the opportunity, the board decided According to Director of Education K. D. Monree, this has been the policy followed by the administration and since the provincial election was called for Oct. 21, enquiries from principals and candidates about the use of schools have increased For the second consecutive yeor Ss Blackstock girls are softball champions the Blackstock Junior Girls' Softball team won the championship in the six-team North Durham Junior Girls' Softball League. Front row, left to right oS Wilma Watters, Debbie McClurg, Terry Robinson, Jonice Gould, Cindy Mc Coll, Cindy Redzikowski Second row chyshen, Janis McLaughlin, Barbora Welts Handyside, Kathy Hart, Joanne Walters Cindy Tom Norma Third row Rick Mappin (coach) Donna Totten, Christine Pant schuk, Michelle Robinson Dianne Perigoe, Kathy Stone, Edwin Chalice (coach

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