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Port Perry Star (1907-2001), 13 Oct 1971, p. 1

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Pam | Port Perry fire fighters work to put out @ fife at the home of Reid Dickey, North Street. The fire was contained to a small area under the roof near the chimney. There was fo damage to the rest of the single-story house. Fire causes light damage A fire last Thursday morning at the home of Reid Dickey, 193 North Street caused damage that has been estimated at about $400. Eight mambers of the Port Perry Fire Department, and Ontario Riding candidates interviewed } Im this issue the STAR presents the views and the opinions of the three political candidates in Ontario riding. All three men were interviewed at length by John B. Mc- Clelland, and it is the intention of this paper to present their opinions without bias, and in a manner completely ob- alarm. The fire was isolated to an inside wall, near the chimney at roof level. It is thought that the fire was caused by a defect in the chimney flue. To get water on the flames, firemen had to chop a hole in the roof. They worked about an hour to keep the flames from spreading to other parts of the house. Hospital Report Week Ending Thurs., Oct. 7 Admission........... «4 in a oes a0 Se 1 MR isin cs wie oo 0's 6 Nil Emergency ........... 87 Operation......... 17 Discharges............ 40 You won't see a former working the land this way but at ploughing competitions, the "old-fashioned method is @ big event That's Gerald Bell of Woodville working to keep the furrow straight in the Open Horse, Jointer Pough Class at the South On- torio Matches held last Wednesdoy at Cloremont. Gerald won the competition. He hos won many events in this class and has been ploughing cometetively with horses for 25 years. Justice Depart. asks for jurors The Department of Justice has informed the Village of Port Perry by letter that possible jury duty by Port Perry residents is required for the following jury positions. Three Grand Jurors" for the Supreme Court, and three Grand Jurors for Inferior Court. Fifteen Petty Jurors for the Supreme Court, and fifteen Petty Jurors for the Inferior Court PORT (PERRY | Volume 105 - Port Perry, Ontario, Wednesday, October 13, 1971 - No. 50 Girl drowns near Caesarea A sixteen month-old girl from Whitby drowned Sunday evening near Caesarea A Provincial Police spokesman from Newcastle" said that apparently the child wandered away from her grandparents' cottage and fell off a wharf into about two feet of water. She had been missing about five or ten minutes before being found a few feet from the shoreline by her father The police spokesman sai? the Fire Department from Caesarea was called to the scene, and the child was rushed to the hospital by ambulance She was pronounced dead on arrival Expects Legion team to have great season It's that time of year again, what with the world series battle between Balti more and Pittsbirgh, and the football season in full bloom. The Legion all stars, frankly are optimistic about their team this Wer. This year's crop of novice grads look really impressive. This gives the Legion Club the depth we are looking for Coach Don Hurst succeed ed in implanting his check ing-type hockey into his team last year, this in turn made for a free - wheeling offensive style for the team, Province approves -- motorcycle helmets Charlies MacNaughton, Minister of Transport and Communications has said the province will approve the continued use of motorcycle helmets meeting the requirements of the British Standards Institute Previous regulations had required that all helmets "Wieet the standards of* the Canadian Standard Association by the end of this year Mr. MacNaughton said that "for the convenience of motorcyclists who are using Council makes ruling en building permits At the regular meeting of October 5, Council passed two resolutions pertaining to the application and the acceptance of building permits in the Village All applications for building permits will have to be accompanied by two sets of complete drawings. which show_hie location of the building on the plot plan, and indicate all the necessary structural information Before an application can be granted, the drawings must be checked by the Building Inspector for conformity with the regulations stipulated by the Driver to pay hydrant damages The .cost of repairing a damaged water hydrant in front of the Library on Queen Street was $595. This figure was submitted to Council at the meeting last Tuesday The hydrant was damaged last month when struck by an automobile. A bill for the repairs to the hydrant will be sent to the automobile owner's insurance company National Building Code At the Tuesday meeting, Council granted building permits to Mr. Bryce Ash- more, and to Mr. Pete Hvidsten for an extension to the Port Perry Star building helmets conforming to the British Standards, we are allowing their continued ue and he hopes to be able to instal that style in this year's club. This tight- checking style of hockey makes for an up and down the lane game, and held the opposition to a 2.08 goals a game, while they them- selves popped in 5.26 per game. We're hoping this year's team will be as flamboyant a team to watch, as their predecessors of the year be fore. We feel the first thing these boys have learned about coach Don Hurst is that he wants them physic- ally fit, but also mentall« alert. So as they prepare for the coming season. The boys are starting to come around slowly. They'll be waiting for you, the fans, to judge them on opening night. See you there. Figure Skating Club expects good season Richard Stephens has signed for his second season as professional of the Port Perry Figure Skating Club. As the Club starts its 14th year of operation, steps have been taken to insure that this will be the best season ever The classes will be smaller this year, and there is a better balance in thé age groupings. For the more advanced skaters, a special dance class will be organized, and plans for inter-club competitions at all levels are being made The classes are scheduled to begin October 19, and registration details are advertised in this issue of the STAR % Dr. M.8. Dymond with Lori Mark (left) and Denna Ballard (right) at a dance for young voters in Utica Monday night, sponsored by the Ontario riding Conservative Association. Could the poor turn-out at the dance be the reason for the serious expressions, or are the young ladies thinking about politegal issues?

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