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ITS LIKE THE LADY SAID: "ISN'T IT A GLORIOUS FEELING TO BE AMONG " -~ PEOPLE YOU KNOW AND TRUST!" This was overheard when a Port Perry customer returned from a city shopping trip where she encountered the hustle and bustle and "Don't Care" attitude of big city clerks. Recognition, fellowship and trust are basic needs, and you'll find all these attributes here in Port Perry. You can shop here with confidence, with friends and neighbors to help you find exactly what you need at the price you want to pay. WHAT DOES PORT PERRY HAVE TO OFFER? TR Convenient shopping facilities, accessible to a large trade area. . Comfortable shopping quarters, manned by courteous, efficient salespeople. A large array of assorted fabrics from all over the world, styled by the finest designers. Men's and childrens' sh oys' wear, ladies' ready-to-wear and 8 to dress anybody for any occasion. -..... Experienced bpauticians and expert hair stylists to care for the well-groomed woman. -- Well stocked phqrma-, cies and drug stores to safeguard and maintin your health. na Supermarkets and va- riety stores stocked with foods that will satisfy any gourmet-- and fit any budget. -- New and used auto- mobiles and trucks of all makes and models for business and plea- sure. Automotive and farm implements parts, and skilled mechanics and lubricant technicians to service all makes and models. Architects, contracters and -building supply. people to erect and maintain any type structure. .. Interior decorators, furniture dealers and paint con- tractors who can satisfy every homemaker's taste. es Insurance agencies to provide you with protection and security. J .. Realtors who will provide you with home or business property. Fine restaurants and drive-ins who offer you a full course meal or a quick snack. Shop these firms for a tremendous "Greater Port Pepry Days" array of values. SEE ADVERTISEMENTS FROM THE FOLLOWING MERCHANTS ON PAGES 8 - 9 - 10 Ballard Lumber Company; Bruton's Drug Store; Beare Motors; Cawker's Food Market; Crest Hardware; Carnegie Men's Wear; Canadian Tire Corp.; Eleanor's Flowers; Elizabeth Shoppe; Emmerson Insurance Agency; Glentte Beauty Salon; Jackson Appliances; Kayvan's Ladies Wear; Lake Scugog Bumber Co. Ltd.; Master Feeds; McDermeott-Panabaker; Mersco Be. to $1.00; Manchester Garage; Peel Hardware; Pentland Jewellers; Harry Peel Rambler Sales; Reesor Fuel & Lumber; Style & Beauty Salon; Sweetman's Service Station. Town's Third Police Position Unsettled At the last meeting of Coun- cil of the Village of Port Perry held January 26th, the question of a third constable for Port Perry's Police Force was left wnsettled. The successful ap- plicant who was hired following the advertisement for applica- #tons, has decided not to accept the pesition, Excerpt from his letter follows: -- "I appreciate your_offer but after carefully assessihg the whole situation, I find there are many difficulties that would be encountered such as my apart- ment lease, my wife's position and uprooting the children from school, to mention a few; and # would not be to my best in- terests to make the move." Signed: W. Fardoe, Toronto. This letter was acknowledged Hospital Report | Week Ending Jan. 29th Admissions .....cvevenninnne 21 Operations... wee 18 Emergency Treatments .. 6 Births .......ccvoeen. sressennies NHL Deaths coven. we 1 Discharges . 28 Remaining 18 Visiting hours 3-4 and 7-8 p.m. and accepted as a resignation by Council, and the resolution hiring him was rescinded. Following the letter of Mr. Fardoe, a letter was read from Chief R. J. Cameron on the subject of engaging an addi- tional police officer, "Gentlemen: On or about the first week of December, 1965, I attended a meeting with three members of Council to choose an applicant for the said posi- tion. (Continued on Page 13) Council Vote Raise In Pay For Port Perry Fire Dept. -- | Volume 100 Queen And Princess Chosen Queen of the Port Perry High School "At | Home", Miss Joanne Vanderheide and escort | Mr. Joel Cawker, lead the procession after the ceremony of receiving her crown. Immediately © THURSDAY, FEB. 3rd, 1966 At Port following the Love, escorted Wilson, Perry High School Number 18 Queen are Princess Miss Lexie by Mr. John Hayes and former Princess Miss Gale Forder and escort Mr. Ken Roads Blocked, Schools Closed As Blizzard Hits This Area Gale force winds, gusting up to- 45 m.p.h, slammed down on Port Perry and the surrounding district over the week-end. Monday morning's visibility was nil, and motorists who ven- i tured out onto the highways | were either lucky or unlucky. The unlucky ones soon ran into difficulties and bogged down in the huge snow drifts blown across the roads. $ Tow trucks were kept busy hauling out stalled vehicles and local radio stations broadcast every half-hour about highway conditions, Motorists were ur- ged not to attempt to drive un- i less absolutely necessary. Snow plows from Ontario County, Townships and the Vil- lage of Port Perry are still do- ing a herculean job of clearing side roads and secondary routes. All schools in Reach; Ux- bridge; East Whitby and even the Town of Whitby were closed, Radio broadcasts ar- ranged with Oshawa's CKLB carried the message to all stu- dents. At the last meeting of Port serviced, ete. Perry Council, the following letter was received, and a sub- sequent motion by Councillors was voted upon and carried, There are 16 men on the Port Perry Fire Brigade, and effec- tive January 1st, 1966 the Fire 'Department yearly stipend will be $3000.00. for its members, Some fire fighters receive more pay than others, based on a points system--number of meet- ings attended, number of fires Letter from the Port Perry IYire Department dated January 10, 1966, "Over the years, we the mem- bers of the Port Perry Fire Department have gone about our duties as firefighters ask- ing for very little other than equipment ete. for the bétter- ment of the Department itself. During the past year or so, with damage to clothing, car ex- (Continued on Page 18) Port Perry Public School re- mained apen, as did the High School, but attendances at both were very light. When an extensive storm I brings traffic to a halt, most people think only in terms of school buses and the students, However, without a teaching staff, a school soon ceases to functon. Last week-end's wea- ther conditions stopped out-of-| town teachers from ever gett- ing started to school, While Highway 12 and Thick- son Road were clear and com- pletely driveable, workers at Scugo g S General Motors had no trouble getting south to Highway 401. At the odd spot on Hwy. 12, i such as Prospect Corners, snow was blown from the open fields across the road, and many auto workers were compelled to shovel a path for their cars. Needle-sharp winds kept most people indoors, but tempera- tures stayed well above zero throughout Monday, the last day of January, By Tuesday, the month of February was ushered in with little wind and sushine throughout the morn- ing. chools To Merge With Port Perry At a joint meeting held in Port Perry Public School last Wednesday evening, the three school boards of Port Perry, Reach Township and Scugog Township, appeared before the ' County Consultative Committee to discuss school problems. This Committee is composed of representatives from Ontario County, with Mr. J. Reid, Ajax. Chairman, Mr. Douglas Thom- son, Whitby; Mr. Harvey West- cott of Thorah Twp.; Mr. Earl Martyn, Reach, and Mr. A, Newman of Mara. land of the Ontario County School Inspectorate acted as Secretary for the joint meeting. Under present legislation, Scu- gog Schools have fallen below the mandatory daily attendance figure of 100, and consequently must merge with a neighbour- ing urban or rural school Board. This action would become offi- cial January 1st, 1967 but de- pending on the decision of Scu- gog School Board, education for Mr. McClel- its pupils beginning next school term, September, 1966 could be paid for on a fee basis for the intervening four months. (Continued on Page 13) --- | | "Star" Wins 2nd Prize For General Excellence In' Ont. Competition Results of the Ontario Week- ly Association 1965 newspaper vontest for weeklies was an- nounced today. First prize award went to the Exeter Times - Advocate, and second prize to Port Perry Star. Third-place award winner was the Blenheim News-Tribune. This award is given annually and the Port Perry Star is en- tered in the under 3500 popul- ation class. In 1964 the "Star" was awarded a second prize for ex- cellence in Advertising. i Se apr Fug we Te en SNE Sa er Ma Se SA Fo See ws