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Port Perry Star (1907-), 24 Mar 1966, p. 1

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The remainder of the project is being paid for by the : Federal and Provincial Governments. The total cost in- cluding fees and equipment will be $2,776,488.00. It is expected these debentures will be offered for sale locally when issued next December. P2RT § PERRY THURSDAY. MARCH 24th, 1966 VOLUME 101 -- This addition will provide accommodation for an add- | itienal 750 pupils and will include 18 general and special classrooms, 9 Technical teaching areas, library, cafeteria, single gymnasium, 2 science laboratories, administration, guidance and service areas. C of C Appoint Four New Exec. Members The annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held at the Flamingo Restaurant on Wednesday, March 16th. After a delicious roast beef dinner, the president Grant Mec- Dermott welcomed those pre- sent The minutes of the last regular meeting and the trea- surer's report for the year were read by Howard Hall. A run down of the year's pro- jects was given. One mention- ed was their Christmas promo- tion program when numerous Fidelity Lodge Hold Ladies Night Fidelity Lodge, A.F, & A.M. of Port Perry held its Annual Ladies' Night on Wednesday, March 5th at the Masonic Tem- ple, Queen St, West. Chairman of the Entertain- ment Committee, John Sweet- man arranged for the showing of two films prepared by Pan American Airlines. Subject of the films were "Hawaii Calls" and "Tahiti," The dinner, which was pre- pared and served by the ladies of the Eastern Star was most enjoyable. A record attendance xmas trees were placed along the main street. The tourist committee report- ed over 300 brochures sent out. A tourist information booth was suggested. Four new members were ap- pointed to the executive, Ken Dowson, George Pentland, Gor. don Carnegie and Glen Van Camp. This year will mark the 10th anniversary of the Chamber. The only two members from the time of the Chamber's forma- tion are Mr. Ted Griffen and Mr, Storey Beare, Local Intermediates | In Ont. Semi-Finals Our local Intermediate hock- ey club should be underway again next week (we hope). After eliminating Sutton and | then Little Britain, they have reached the All-Ontario Semi- finals and will meet either Marmora or Trenton R.C.A.F. in this round. The two above teams are now playing off in the quarter fin-'! als and should be through this week-end. The Bulldozers are raring to go and if they play the type of Spring. After the SPRING! Spring is here and not only housewives have to do house cleaning. Pictured above is Town Foreman, Norman Parry | cleaning up the main street in preparation for winter months, dirt collects heavily on the main street and has to long in the process of SEY LX pin IR TIME CLEAN - UP be cleared away before the street can be wash- ed to keep the dust down, With the many jobs the town foreman has to do, time for these smaller jobs is hard to find, but Norm has got a good start on his spring clean-up and will have the main street in good shape. What Day Will County Council Sets The lce Go Out? Over the years, great interest is occasioned about this time of exact day Tax Rate At 16.1 Mills The County of Ontario struck In-1964 it dropped to 12.19 mills left few chairs empty, and the | hockey they are capable of the year as i the its tax rate for 1966 at 16.1 and in 1965 rose again to 14.6. Wor. Master, Charles Brignall | playing they will have a good "the winter ice leaves Lake | pills on Wednesday, March 17, For the current year the tax Lo . Scugog. | This is an increase of 1% mills rate for 1966 is 16.1 mills tendered his thanks on behalf | Ss s of the Lodge to the officers and committees who had made the | affair such a tremendous suc- cess. On Monday next, the Spring chance to go all the way. Remember to watch for the posters and be on hand to give the boys your support when they start their semi-finals. Blood Clinic In Uxbridge March 28 With Spring-like weather fa- | vouring us these days, our read- | ers may be intere ing that in the, d in know- | ear 1878 the | over 1965. Total equalized as- The budget provides for lib- sessment is $117,570,296. rary grants totalling $1,275, a From this revenue, it is esti- grant of $500 to the Retarded mated that over 4% million Children's Association, a grant . ] | EW} i 7 | $1.8¢ 0) " ice "went out" on March 20th. | dollars will be expended by the of $1,897 to the Emergency As we go to press on March 24, the ice is still in the lake, but | and The sum of $80,000 has been provid- County. Fairview Lodge will' Measures Organization cost $614,752. and $2,644,500 is $235,140.59 to hospitals. to be for roads and bridges. ) a glance at the dates over the . . Red Cross Blood Clinic is to be General M otors ho 20 years shows last year | ax levy bat} of $1,800,088 od " the faiimptes for the cost held in Trinity United Church, . "as the latest date--April 20th, | } e raise y the following o operating the new Ontario Uxbridge. Sets Holiday Dates 1965. municipalities: Gray [ealth Unit, Port Perry and district resi- Annual vacations for most 1965--A pri | Towns or Villages: ; S srealfowsn of expendi. . ¢ April 29 tures includes $342,651 for gen- dents are urged to support this production people at the Oshawa | (8 tdnri] 14 WHITBY ......cccoeunee. $343,037 eral government, $383.966 for very worthy Clinic. The solgan| plants of General Motors will 964-- sl | ATAX ovemmmniinnes 213,715 | | teetion of ---- and -- for the current drive is "Roll| be the two-week period com- | 1963--April 11 UXBRIDGE ............ 47.943 | iv. $335.220 for public wel- up your sleeves to save a life." mencing July 25. 1962--April 16 PORT PERRY .... 41,349 fare; $247 545 for debt charges: The hours in the afternoon| |, departments which cannot 1961--April 20 PICKERING eee 36.737) $42,651 for the registry office; and again in the early part of| completely closed, satisfact- | 1960--April 21 BEAVERTON renee 26,475 miscellancous $56.122, the evenings are arrahged for ory arrangements will be made | 1959--April 19 CANNINGTON ........ 16,035 | the convenience of everybody. |, supervision for employees to 1958-- Ap] 11 Townships: The Clinic over the past years| {aya their vacations at other pr PICKERING ........... $603,743 | has been most efficiently and times. 1957--April 2 WHITBY TWP. ..... 169,836 | capably staffed, with no delay| Company J vacation! 1956--April 26 MARA coor... 81.622 Hospital Report or long waiting periods. periods for eligible hourly rate | 1955--April 9 REACH ........... 71,862 Trained doctors and nurses people are 80 hours pay for 1954-- April 12 BROCK... 60.276 | Week Ending arch 19 are in attendance, and careful employees with one but less 1953--March 28 EAST WHITBY .... 68,848 Admissions ...................... 26 tests are given before a would- | than three years seniority; 100 19562--April 10 UXBRIDGE TWP... - 56,805 Operations ....... 13 be donor is accepted. The Red| hours pay for 8 but less than | 1961--April 8 THORAH ........ 48,216| Emergency Treatments .. 2 Cross Society urgently needs|b years; 20 hours pay for 5 but 1950--April 18 SCOTT Births ..coovvveeveerrsiennn, 1 blood to carry on its life-saving | less than 10; 140 hours pay for 1949--April 6 RAMA Deaths ...oveeeeeeeiveann Nil work, and we commend your|10 but less than 15 years; and 1948-- April 7 SCUGOG Discharges ... 23 presence at the Blood Clinic on| 160 hours pay for 15 or more 1947--April 22 It is of interest that the Coun-| Remaining 23 Monday next, March 28th. years &gniority. 1946--March 27

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