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In each troop the In Port Perry Poth the High and the Public Mr. Cawker has seen a steadily ex. 3 ) Minutes of a regular meeting of [of the Community Memorial Recrea- ha Queen's Scout Recognition Cere- Scoutmaster ascended a few steps to Schools have recently held Open panding school -- both in physical 4 Council of the Village of Port Perry | tion Centre, It decided the Chair- mony was held in Pickering District - the stage, was introduced to the Lieu- By Wm. Perry, B.A. House when parents and friends have building and increasingly wide inter- i | held in the Municipal Office, Monday, | man of Property have this grass tak-| High School; where fifty-five boys tenant-Governor, then stepped aside,| It wag my privilege to attend "Open | been invited to see and hear what ests, during the past quarter century. 4 May 9th, at 7.80 p.m. en care off, who had become Queen Scouts in while the Queen Scouts of his troop | House" at our Public School on Wed- onalers have aceomplished S05 Wurher eyienes of the unfolding 4 PRESENT -- Reeve J. J. Gibson,| MR. OTIS HAMILTON left with the | 1959 were presented with certificates were introduced - individually. The nesday evening of last week. I found [ing the past terms, of the youthful personalities was seen : Deputy-Reeve W. T. Harris, Council- | Council a copy of a letter sent by the | by the Honourable J, Keiller Mackay, Lieutenant - Governor congratulated | the Demonstration of Music, Rythm | Judging from the crowds that at- at the High School Open House, Stu- lors Arthur T. Cox, Robert Kenny,| Port Perry Rod and Gun Club to the|D.8.0., V.D., L.L.D., Lieutenant-Gov- each boy, shook hands scout fashion, |and Dramatics" inspiring, [tended on each of these occasions dents exhibited their work with justi- A and Irving A. Boyd. Honourable Dr. Dymond, Minister of | ernor of Ontario. and handed him a certificate. While the programme was being | there is nothing more popular than'figple pride. The parents of today i READING OF MINUTE Health, pointing out that when the 7 : performed, already, I could hear ex- | Education. This a good thing, for are a little nostalgic about their own % ' ressions reciation fro 0 is i | 8-- Causeway project is undertaken that It was an impressive ceremony in pressi of appreciation from among certainly the work of the pupils is in- school days and a bit envious of the The minutes of the regular meeting | a colourful setting. On the stage a (the audien e for what some termed | spired @ there should be two culverts, one near she \¢ termed spired and encouraged by the interest | wide field of opportunities the pre- ? of April 28rd, and Special Meetings of th 1 d th row of flags formed the background-- | +a), excellent" performance, of the parents. sent day High School has to offe April 27 and April 80, 1960, were|, 'c Present one, and another one the red, white and blue Union Jacks| The purpose of this article is to Y ay wig Poi i further west which would be closer to An amazing array of the work of | from Mechanics to Art, from Mathe- i adopted as typed on motion of Irving ; to the left, and the yellow and green propose a hearty vote of thanks and : ; Lo! i A 3 he y C the Corporation Limits of the Village scout standards to the right. L the students was on display in both! matics to Dressmaking, from Science 3 + Boyd, seconded ¥ Alar Ti.00x of Port Perry. This additional culvert Ye vo of the ay HEV ates appreciation to our whole School for | yehools, It was interesting to note [to Music today's student has wonder- : DEPUTATIONS--Mr, Russell Mapes would allow & flow of fresh water yep so 2S yar Jneen ot a u programme which showed talent, how the young folk progress from | ful opportunities to acquire the tools 3 appeared before Council and stated from the south and help keep the Als 8 inted in th pol ht b o devotion and, most certainly, leader- kindergarten to graduation. to build a successful career in any : that he would like some information water on the Port Perry side of the A ae Painis Ty oy go " gs ship. The public school now finds it ne-| field. with regard to the 4" watermain which lake from becoming so stagnant. in shoulder-hi hn $= wi ps I'he way in which the audience res- cessary to hold open house on three| A general tour of inspection is proposed to be laid down Clarke St., PREPARATION FOR CARP DERBY g gh, was a large model | sonded to the beautiful selection of days--two for the junior students and | throughout the school showed that of the queen scout badge -- brilliant | songs, dances and gymnastics indicat- i to service his home. Mr. Hamilton requested permission ' one for the senior students. Parents | the high standards of achievement Dapity-Reove. Hare ined. to ! a p green with red, white and gold, and [ed how much they enjoyed the fine | are entertained by dances, drills and | have been maintained by the student Mr M z gh t > He na py 3s ag off Ra Shats 8 2 hordh beneath it a big fleud-de-lls with the choices made. music and were pleased with the ac- in his High School career. Interest . Mapes tha e e has been | park for weighing, etc, during the ' " i * i ' as po p ) ghing ' g scout motto "Be Prepared", The programme includéd songs of complishments of the pupils. Mr. |ing demonstrations took place in sev- ordered and will most likely be laid Carp Derby and also to place the car | : many ° different countries. Among | i i i this month and that it is planned to] used by the club on the dock for two After the presentation of the certl- them were a Cowboy Song and a Ne- Cornish, principal, and his staff Bie eral of the dlasarooms. . eonnect it to the small line at the cor- Sundays during the Derby. ficates the Lieutenant-Governor $poke ro Spiritual "Flo Go tl : $ t compra ilsted The Pyblio| The Bymnastic Jpiay with took ner of Clarke and Crandell streets in| BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF to the audience with an enthusiasm Re rhe hil sony iy School student is well prepared for place a couple of times during the order to give better circulation of the MINUTES that could come only from a strong land" should h oI Se High School when he passes the en. evening was thrilling to watch. The iy Miss Mary Patterson requesting the | TH Pog Lia personal interest in scouting. He a Wg or the ES i meq Lhe trance exams. He has been adjusted | boys under the direction of Mr. Par- Mr. Mapes also requested. permis-| ditch tiled in front of her property.] IAN BEARE ' DAVE MILNE congratulated the boys again on their Scots present. A beautiful ary Es soon ntarsaation and vessening ison bus on ine Show. ws H , sion to cut certain trees along his pro- | Held over from last meeting. Left! The Scouts were from troops of the Bahjovemens 1% ecnwing Seed was also included in the programme. ° rp oh should be made re Economies Sod ll ver able how perty line and request was granted. | for the attention of Deputy-Reeve W. [Lakeland Region, and included boys Cp ong | To Darivie po Hymns sung were, "Jesus Where'er garding the music in the public oS of their dues in abilities ' : Mr. Ross Sweetman and Mr. Ken| T. Harris. from Huntsville, Midland, Barrie, ----_° of loyalty Dam i! oot Thy People Meet!", "Faith of Our Directed by Mrs. Hastings this yy Very practical constructive work Devitt came to council meeting to dis-| Letter from Mr. R. E. Sims, Coun. | Orillia, Beaverton, Claremont, Osh- the place of beauty and servic both | Fathers", and "Now Thank We AIL [pe port Perry school received three |was shown by the "Shop" classes. : cuss two problems which are giving| ty Engineer re services and materials | awa, Port Perry and other places. | wid anit ig - y ok y Qur Lord". By general consent the | honours at the music festival in Ajax | This work includes the construction 3 them gonsiderable trouble. which may be purchased through the | Those from Port Perry were Queen appreciation pon Work ot ee Ih rendering of these beautiful hymns (see last week's issue). Music is not of a building to be used for exhibits ; The matters mentioned were rats| County. Left with chairman of streets | Scouts Ian Beare and David Milne, masters and assured them that it was | *2° Magnificent. It is my prayer| just 5 "prin" subject for the upper|at the Port Perry Fair. i 20 vss foodie Soa Epis BY Sects Was Nistas vis i Thy Tose a by Scoutmast- impossible to estimate how far-reach- bial hii YOuTE Beople 2 sane to grades. It is an integral part of the| The handicraft work of the stud- § ed that there is very e ey etter from Mr. Wentworth Watson | er am ghby. ing the int eautifully w nd a place within | gehool from the pupil's first year. |ents makes such a remarkable display 3 can do with regard to the rat problem | re condition of sidewalk in front of | Following a musical prelude, the young Oils 32 Jon ik wit their home Church Choir, there to Perhaps it is this enjoyment and re- | that we are sometimes inclined to for. 1 8s many people in all parts of the his property. Left for project ONT | Lieutenant-Governor and his party | Loo beautify the praises of God's House. |}axation in music which enables the get the academic side of the school 3 town are troubled with this nuisance. | 2864, building sidewalks as expected | entered the auditorium, led by pipes The audience showed no less enthu-|gtudent to approach' each of his sub- | program, but for the parent who was ] With regard to the water flooding | to take place this month, of the West Hill Canadian Legion.| At the conclusion of his address, | siastic response to the dances and | jects constructively and to make such | interested to look for it there was ? it was pointed out that this last storm | Report on Village Dump, by the |The National Anthem was played and | O Canada was played, and the bene- | gymnastics than to the hearty sing- fine progress. evidence of this very important part - flooded many culverts, the rain being | Sanitation Committee. . Reeve J. J.[ Mr. Frank Hunt, District Commission- | diction was pronounced by the Rev-|ing. } ) On the evening of the senior Open lof the High School work. Teachers for such a long duration but that the! Gibson reporting for the Committee |er, Owasco District, led in prayer. A | erend H: R. Perkins, Ajax, Ontario, One of the things that impressed | fouse in the Public School Mr. 8, A. [were also present in the classroom Council would do everything that they | stated that he had investigated several | short address of welcome by Reeve After the ceremony a reception was | Me most about the programme was Cawker was surprised with a presen- | and could be consulted. can to improve the culverts on 'John | locations for a Village dump and may | Sherman Scott followed the greetings | hold in the school cafeteria. The re- the precision-like manner in which it | tation by Mr. Cornish, on behalf of | The fine staff of teachers which and Perry Streets in order to try and | still try using one within the Village of Mr, Arthur Ferguson, Regional freshments were provided by the 1st was staged. This quality is seldom the Public School Board in honour | we have in Port Perry deserve the R remedy this condition. It was also! Limits. Commissioner, who acted as chairman. Pickering Boy Scout Ladies Auxiliary, accomplished without a great deal of | f his twenty-five years of continu- | heartfelt thanks of Port Perry's 0 agreed that the catch-basis would be | SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT Then the Queen Scouts and their |and served by the Rangers under the | !'8ining and cooperation. ous service on the teaching staff. parents fixed. Held over pending an appointment | Scoutmasters (all in full uniform) | direction of Mrs, H. Cook, Guide Com. Po the conclusion of ke lg i Messrs. Ted Griffen and Harlan by Deputy-Reeve Harris, Chairman of {moved in turn toward the front of ! missioner. bran nea) Sethig on No Immediate Action Planned | Davey representing the Rink Board the Planning Board, N. W. Heayn to presentation to Mr. Cawker in honour y bpp ! appeared before Council to discuss | meet with Mr. Hidaka, Department of N T 1 h Di of his 25 years teaching in the Port B Hi h D £ several matters concerning the Arena. Planning and Development. ' ew e ep one rector Y Perry ly Mm Hastings ey Y 1g way epar iment E> Mr. Ted Griffen acting as spokes- PASSING ACCOUNT--Authorized tor of Music for the School received Efforts on the part of local officials than maintenance has heen done for 3 Color will be the highlight of the covers. be man, said that he would like to set up General Department ........... $49,847.33 ton 1 a beautiful basket of flowers as a|and citizens to speed up the work on many years During the past winter 'a a definite budget and eharge aeeord) p d Park ' " 1960 telephone directory which is be- the area, more than 70,750 of the . 0s High A to have Hed ditt} gly but thet b 1d first, lik roperty and Parks ............ 86.98 ing distributed to homes and busines- books are slated for delivery in this [token of appreciation for her work | Highway 7A appear to have had litt € a very extensive survey was made and ] Tey rg de wou as h e to| Street maintenance ... 407.11 ses in the Port Perry area this week. "territory this year. This is an in-| With the Choirs. Mra. Hastings de- effect on the Department. i | we had expectations that work would w ouncil recommend that he| Public Welfare .............. 1896 J. w. Lowry, Bell Telephone man- | crense of more than 4,700 over last |S€rves much credit for her work with| Of course we realize that the Gov- | be started early this summer but ap- budge, for a surplus or just have the New Office .......oovvrvvvnen 324.43 ager for this territory, said that the year. on the students at our School. The hon- [ernment can't he expected to lower parently nothing more is to be done Arena pay its way each year. Waterworks Dept. ................ 579.16 | port Perry and district telephone | In Port Perry alone more than 1,575 | Ur Won at Ajax Musical Festival on [the level of the Inke. We think every- until fall. Council suggested that the Rink Waterworks Dept., OWRC .. 26.00 | directory is among the first i the copies will be distributed May 6 bears record of the fine work [one knows that if anything could | Local merchants have suffered se- Board budget so as to take care of any | Hydro-El ic D y 1s among the RL Ln opies © 8 ' she is doin ' have been done to lower the water verely because the road condition has ps, in Ay ¥ | Hydro-Electric Dept. ............ 6584.28 | Bell Telephone Company's territory | The 1960 edition of the Port Perry | I 1 i" te. of thanks for} tevel it would have I d Ww get " 7 thet ch might nee @ re- T__--|to be bound in a multi-colored cover. and district tele hone directory ser- n reply to a vote of thanks for her |le ould have been done. We cut off a large portion of thelr mar- placed and for the maintenance of the $61,868.21| The front of the new book features ves a total of up hic ey work Mrs, Hastings, speaking of the Are of Sw, too, that floods have ket. If continued poor roads are go- building. BY-LAW 1334--To authorize bor-{a sketch of the Ontario" Ladies' Col- ing Oshawa, Bowmanville, Cobourg, students, said, "I am Frond of them jeause i heh greater domige aw ng lo eu? og the lowrist trude alse Roller Skating Discussed-- rowing $36,000, Sent to Municipal | lege at Whitby. It was done by the | Port Hope, Whitby, Ajax and Picker. and happy to work with them", hardship in other parts of the prov- i will be a serious knock to Port ROLLER SKATING DISCUSSED-- | Board for authorization, well known Canadian artist, Lorne ing. Ihe programme over, I came away ge: However the Li plans have Perry commerce, . Mr. Griffen stated that the Arena MEMO--Mr. Norman Heayn, sed'y Bouchard. The sketch is in black onl Mr. Lowry reminded Bell custom. | feeling just a little proud and very | provec rather pointedly the import. Artliey problem is alsg posed . ' : . happy to have been there. ance of this highway and the great by this condition of the cause- could be used during the summer of Public School Board, reports grants 8 white background. The remaining ers that the old directories should be h = need for raising the road Wed. he | S Island ident 3 . . i fan . ; --- Pe trails 14 orong Cd, e | way. Scugog sland residents uve months in order to make it pay and | for 1959, $4,430 less than estimated. two 201% on the front of the book discarded as soon a3 the new ones HIGHWAY TRUCK GOES situation is not really new. Nearly heen planning for many months to that the Board feel that roller skating | LETTER FROM THE JOHN INGLIS are green and yellow. ave received. Continued use of the | ny warpg every spring the waters have flooded hold a bi i the i would bring in some additional re-| CO re Hot Water Heaters. | The back cover features illustra- old one, he said, will result in "TONE The Department of Highways has the por a ew ae of oor vers " "the Hoth ante rear of Grace t . | : L E ft py 8 { g £ [0] e 1 a wers y race venue but they would first have to This provides for a complete replace- a Saleh yes Wiel re pibers sad unnecessary calls to recently provided transportation ac-|the communitios affected have en- United Church. Committees have buy the roller skates and would like | without charge in the event of tank beige, ivory, pink. blue. « hite gros: Telephone dvised to | T° the flooded Causeway. deavoured to have a constructive pro- worked for many months in prepara- the approval of Council for this ex. failure within period of 10 years from ey rey Vy pik, blue, wy » ye ht a fr He Unfortunately, one of the drivers gram undertaken. This long spell , tion of this event. We certainly hope penditure. . date of installation and in addition the he ho) HARA 583 iat the nrg oy lili Tag i. ou lost his bearings at dusk and the (six weeks now) with water over the | that our Island friends will have much Council agreed to back the Arena payment by us of the sum of $16.00 of colored vers the 1900 direc. ith thi Bell have Blue -- truck ended up in the lake. No one road will certainly not improve the !better travelling conditions when that Board if they feel that roller skating | to cover the cost of re-installation, e covers on the wit) 8 the He 98 | was hurt--but the truck had to be [road surface. date (June 12th) arrives. In the will pay. ii tories is a completely new concept, available for the asking at any Bell led b R . : . A ete. . be ' pulled out by Beare Motors Tow Surveys and promises have been meantime the heavy summer traffic DRAINAGE AT RINK-- Due to some hot water heaters giv replacing use of the traditional beige , business office. Truck. made time and again but little more may be diverted elsewhere The deputation explained that the : ' vers down at the Lakeshore Park on water from the sinks and the showers is blocked and causing damage to the floor and wondered if the town men might be used to put the drains in working order. Council agreed to in- vestigate the drain and try and rem- edy it. ! ing of disapreeable odor, Council have viewed this. offer by the John Inglic Co., very favourably and it has been with Councillor Cox, chairman of the Hydro Com. to investigate this mat- ter thoroughly before making a final decision, (Continued on back page) Juniors Win First Game of Season The Port Perry Jr's opened their season with a bang Tuesday night at Alexander Park against Crawford Const. with a 12 to 2 victory. Arch Menzies pitched a two hitter, He struck out 19 batters and got good backing from his team mates, There were two home runs with Cornish of Port Perry and Lean of Crawford's providing the big blows. Teno and Powell were the big hitters, each with 8 hits at 4 times at bat. Every play- er put their heart into the game and if they keep it up, should put on some good ball games for the fans. The next game is against Hoy Pa- Thursday, May 19th, r Gary Edgar and Turk Cornish were a big help, giving the younger fellas , more confidence and more support when they needed it. Scout Mothers' Auxiliary The May meeting of the Scout Mo- thers' Auxillary was held May 16th, at the home of Mrs. E. Kennedy with 18 ladies present. a J The meeting was presided over by the new President, Mrs, Jack Cook who requested all repeat the Scout Benediction and afterwards extended a welcome to all ladies present, The minutes were read by the Secretary, Mrs. N, Mairs and the Treasurer's re- port was given by Mrs. C. Howsam, Thank you cards were read from Mrs, Les. MacDonald and Mrs, Marg. Ed- inborough and Bobby Edinborough. The ladies each agreed. to bring a sugar bag to the June meeting to be used for tea towels for the Scout Hall Plans were made for the forth- coming wedding this Saturday. The meeting adjourned with all repeating the Scout Mizpah. An appetizing lunch was gerved by Mesdames Walk- Bupport your Jr. Softball Club, er, Cook and Reesor, the causeway. SCENES ON THE FLOODED CAUSEWAY, LAKE Reeve J. J. Gibson put his outboard | dent and a Port Perry Bottling Works pontoon sun deck into service as a|truck wait at the "bridge" for truck ferry for residents desiring to cross | from the other direction to pass. At Later the Dept. of | this part of the causeway the water Highways provided a shuttle service | is only a few inches deep, and the by truck, A truck driven by an Island resi- only safe passing place. SCUG0G «