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Jim invited to sail on the new by Heather McCrae Fifty years ago on August 8, 1944, a Canadian ship, the HMCS Regina, was torpedoed by an Italian submarine, sending the vessel to a'watery grave, taking 30 lives with her. This week, a Port Perry man will be one of the invited guests to help christen the new HMCS Regina, built to replace her namesake. Jim Smitherman was 17 years old when he joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served during the War from June 15, 1942 to November 15, 1945 as a Stoker First Class. He served on three ships during his stint, riding the waves on the HMCS Regina, the HMCS Bittersweet and the HMCS Fort William. Jim Smitherman of Port Perry Is taking. part in the commissioning of a new ship the Royal Canadian Navy has bullt to replace the HMCS Regina, a ship Jim served on during WW2. See story for detalls Speaking to the Citizen he recalled he was working on the HMCS Bittersweet when the crew received word the HMCS Regina had been hit, consequently sinking to the bottom. For some time previously Jim had served on the stricken ship. "We all had that great feeling of loss when we heard 30 sailors had perished in that sinking" he said recently. Jim says the HMCS Regina had a good record during war times. Leading many convoys down through the Mediterranean she had also played an active role in the D- Day invasion, escorting thousands of troops to the shores of Normandy. The Canadian Navy is currently replacing 12 ships that served in the Second World War and the HMCS Regina is one of them. The new ship, a $400 Million frigate, was built to help replace the navy's aging fleet and crew members who had served on her have been invited "to come on board for its first launch. The new HMCS Regina is about twice the size, twice as fast and a whole lot more luxurious than the original corvette escort vessel. The new frigate will be able to defend against aircraft, other ships and submarines, being effective against a variety of threats. There are about 30 Canadians alive today who served on the HMCS Regina. As guests of the RCN, these seaman have been invited to attend the commissioning of the new ship next week in Victoria. One of the many events Jim and his wife, Smith family tradition From page 14 grounds and by that beloved show ring. What started out originally as a one day fair is now a three-day event and it's been a good part of his life he doesn't want to see die out. How does he feel about the current conflicting negotiations between the fair board and council? "I feel that if the fair grounds are sold and the fair moved to another location it'll never be the same. The fair will die and a part of our heritage will disappear." Les says the racetrack in Port Perry is considered one of the best tracks in Ontario and would be hard to replace. He feels the cost to move the fairgrounds today would be well over $2 million, something council can't afford. The fair, he feels] is good for the town, bringing revenue to the local motels, eating places and other businesses. One fellow up from Woodstock was interested in buying one of the Smith's cattle at this year's fair and, had it not been for the fair, he likely wouldn't have been in town. The Smiths showed eight cattle this year, placing well in the classes, winning 2 trophies with their five year old cow, High Point Dixie Mae. Les has been actively farming all his life and iglgtill at it "because I like it" he says. % i. Although he's slowed down a bit in the barn, he's in charge of the office work. When Robert is away Michael, Jennifer and Sarah, with the help of their grandfather, are up at 6 am. to a member of the Durham Region Land Division Committee and Pregident of the Ontario County Mae, will be attending is a memorial service on board the new HMCS 3 Jim knows of one man who will be bringing his watch which stopped at the exact hour the ship was torpedoed. Last August, while on holidays, Jim and Mae attended a service held in Regina, Saskatchewan to HMCS Regina commemorate fifty years since the ship's sinking and met many of the former crew who will be attending the ceremonies next week. "We met some really nice people there" Jim said, and found they had a lot in common, sharing memorigs of their years at sea. Somebody going to get hurt: cops Durham Police continue to i igate a series of incid There were four similar earlier this month in which stones were thrown at the windshields of moving vehicles. "This is very dangerous and senseless. We want to put a stop to this before somebody gets seriously hurt," said a Police spokesman. "We want to talk to anybody who may have information about these incident." he said. incidents reported the night of September 17 on Simcoe Street, . Reg. Rd. 23 and two on Durham Road 8. In one of the incidents the vehicle from which the stones were thrown was driving late at night with just parking lights on. Police say the vehicle in two of the incidents could be a Camaro or Firebird. TOWNSHIP of SCUGOG PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE PROPOSED STOPPING UP, CLOSING AND CONVEYING OF THE ROAD ALLOWANCE KNOWN AS HIGH STREET on PLAN 52, PORT PERRY. NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 297 of the Municipal Act, R.S.0., 1990, Chapter 45, that the Council of the Corporation of the Tc ip of Scugog prop: to pass by-laws to stop up, close and convey the road allowance known as High Street on Plan 52, in the former Village of Port Perry. If approved, the subject road allowance will be divided equally between the adjoining property owners. The proposed plan and dascription showing the lands affected may be viewed in the Clerk's Department, Township of Scugog, 208 North St., Port Perry, Ontario. On Monday, October 31, 1994 at 2:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 181 Perry St., Port Perry, Crop Improvement A He's a member of the IOOF Lodge and he and Kaye are milk 25 holsteins, repeating the performance again at night. Les is a firm believer of being "active in both mind and body". Up until three years ago he was bers of Port Perry United Church. Yes, agriculture has been a good part of Les Smith's life and it's one he is proud of. COLLINGWOOD 'A' Monday to Friday 10 AM to 5 PM Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM (705) 357-3427 or 1-800-668-5056 ORDER NOW FOR FALL & SPRING CUSTOM HOMES & COTTAGES from... including foundation $65,000 jd VISIT OUR NEW HOMES DISPLAY COURT SOON! HWY. 12 at SUNDERLAND 48'x 52' 1789 sq.ft. FULLY FINISHED Authorized Dealer MANUFACTURED I 1OMCS NCH Ontario, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog will hear, in person, or by Counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims his land will be prejudicially affected by the said By-Law and applies to be heard. Any person who wishes to be heard should, as soon as possible, make application to : Earl S. Cuddie, Administrator/Clerk Township of Scugog, Clerk's Department 208 North Street, PORT PERRY, Ontario LIL 1A7 (905) 985-7346 "First published September 27, 1994 SUBJECT ROAD ALLOWANCE [TT WERE AAR ROAD EE Er Ye