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The Arena was filled to cap: 'acity, and the crowd gave the skaters - enthusiastic * - applause after each number. 'The theme of the first half of the programme "Home on the Range" and taking part were the farmer; Paul Stone; farm- er's wife, Marlene Ives; - six lovely daughters, Joanne Drap- er, Debbie Parker, Debbie Mec- neil, Karen Davidson, Laura pers, Mice, Sheep, Kittens a Pig Horses, Crows, Milkmaids, and | Little Bo-Peep. "Canada is our- Land" was the theme for the second half, and during that period the. crowd was thrilled to some ex- cellent skating by Anna Forder and Richard Stephens; Janet D'Altroy and David Porter. They executed their acts with grace and wonderful technique, and 'the crowd received them with a tremendous ovation. The climax to the evening's performance was a Salute to Canada's Centennial. Led by Sharalyn Reader as Miss Cen- tennial a group of 12 girls in lovely costumes made an im- pressive and most appropriate" dedication to Canada's Centen- nial year. Canadian Sunset Ballet com- * LJ » « Cannon and Oreen Price. There were also the Farmer's dog, Tramps, Roosters, Chick- ens, Ducks, Lizards, Grasshop- County Jr. Farmers - Win Drama Festival The Junior Farmers" Associa- tion of Ontario held its Drama Festival in War Memorial Hall, -- University of Guelph, on _Satur- day evening, April 8th, at 7.45 p.m. The following Junior Farmer Associations having won at their Zone Drama Festival, took part in the Provincial Competition: Middlesex - Wellington - Lan- ark, and Ontario. The Ontario County one act play "Rise and Shine" received first prize. The actors in this play: are all members of the Brooklin Junior Farmers. They are--Diane Graham, Pat Stell, David Hawthorne, Wilson. The play was directed by Mrs. Almack, Claremont. ~~ David Hawthorne won the Best Actor Award. ; Mr. Ron Hartman, Toronto, was the adjudicator. This is a repeat win for Provincial Hon- --ours in the Drama Festival for Ontario County, having won the trophy in 1966. | Hospital Report } Week Ending April 15th AGIIBSIONS :.......i in inss iii nnes 30 Operation ... ......... 19 Emergency Treatments .... 4 Births .......o0 lh 3 Dadlhis. ............co cir inninis 1 Discharges ...........0..... 24 Remaining ........................ 23 Visiting Hours 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Maternity Ward 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. « and Carl MacTavish as soloist was also well executed, and received a big hand. At the conclusion of the pro- gramme, the club proffessional, Mrs. Jean Barclay was called on the ice and was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers by one of her younger students. five year old Mary Lou Bourg- eois. Mrs. Barclay in turn-pre- sented on behalf of the Port Perry Figure Skating -- Club, each of her assistant coaches with a gift certificate. Of Lions Club Nominations of officers for next years executive of the Port Perry Lions Club was the main item of business at the regular meeting held Monday. The nominating committee with Gordon Goode as chairman brought in the following slate of officers: Robert Kenny, pres. Gordon Prentice, 1st. vice-pres., Stan Mumford, 2nd vice-pres., Don Carnegie, 3rd vice-pres., Joe Draper, sec., Cec. King, Lion Ken Ken Art Murray, Panabaker, Twister, Tamer, Howsam, directors. Since no additional nominat- ions were made, the above members went in by acclamat- ion, : Installation of the new offic- ers will take place on Monday, May 15th, and District Goven- nor Hank Tamblyn has already accepted to perform the duty of installing the officers that night. In the mean time Ladies Night will be held at Club Annrene-on Friday; May 5th; and over 100 are expected to attend. Hospital Bd. Elects Officers The Annual Board Meeting of the Community Memorial Hospital, Port Perry, was held at the hospital on Wednesday evening, April 12th, 1967 with the Chairman Harry Phoenix presiding. The election of Officers for 1967 was held, at which time Mr. Harry Phoenix. was reap- pointed Chairman of the Board. Vice-Chairman-- Mr. Merrill Van Camp Sec. Treas.--Mrs. Doris 'Watson Management Committee-- C. Reesor, N. Bailey, Bruce Beare Finance Committee-- J. Dowson, Joel Aldred, Storey Beare Property Committee-- Merrill Van Camp, Leonard Taylor, Bruce Beare, Neil Bailey, Dr. Rennie, Auxiliary Representative, plus one non-voting Auxiliary Member, Public Relations--Storey Beare, Joel Aldred. As a result of wholehearted endeavours by members of our Communities and many Cana- dian Corporations, the start of onstruction date of our new hospital is rapidly becoming se- cured. To date the donations towards the new building are as fololws: Pledges Cash Port Perry $41,352.70 $8,792.70 Hospital Auxiliary 20,000.00 11,000.00 Scugog .... 12,811.00 6,651.00 Reach ..... 9,319.50 6,301.50 Cartwright 10,539.75 5,045.75 Corpora- tions .... 14,400.00 9,790.00 $108,422.75 $47,580.95 The total pledges of $108,422.75 as above include the cash dona- 'tions of $47,580.95. Port Perry Man J.P. Archie Cecil Menzies of Port Perry and William C. Murkar, of Pickering, have been app- ointed justices of the peace for VOLUME 102 Robert Kenny || Elected Pres. | "treass----Art---Van--Camp;--Tail}-- Goreski, Arnold Roach, Robert Top skaters an Tavish and Sharalyn Reader. According to_ Mrs. J. Baird, club president, they have both work: "ed "extremely hard during the year and "ims ee proved greatly. PORT PERRY, ONT., THURSDAY, APRIL 20th, 1967 NUMBER 27 biath be a, Staff Photo About 30 firemen from Port Perry and Uxbridge fought a forest fire south west of Utica on Wednesday afternoon and evening last week. How the fire began is not known, but during a seven hour battle with the flames and the smoke, more than 1000 acres were destroyed. The property a privately owned reforestrat- ion project including about 600 acres of valuable pine trees was a total loss. The fire was reported short. ly after 1 p.m., and when the firemen arrived a strong wind was fanning the blaze through 20-foot pine trees. The firemen were hampered by the strong north wind, which later on in the afternoon chan: ged to the south sending the "fire back in a north-westerly Book 'Presented : To Local Library The Port Perry Agricultural Society have presented to the Port Perry Library the book, "The Story of Ontario Agricul tural Fairs & Exhibitions 1792 - 1967. This book tells of their Contribution to the Advance- ment of Agriculture-and Better- ment of Community Life. The book is a Canada Centennial Project of The Ontario Associa: tion of Agricultural Societies. The first Agricultural Society of Upper Canada was founded in 1792 at Niagara - on - the - Ontario County. Lake. Seven Hour Blaze Destroys Over 1000 Acres Of Forest direction. Assisting the firemen and fighting the fire with brooms and shovels were a number of private citizens. Some members from' the Department of Lands and Forests were also on hand. About 9.00 p.m. the fire was out, and the fire fighters could return home for a warm bath and a well deserved rest. The extent of damages has not yet been determined. 4-H Dairy Calf Club Elects 67 Officers The organization meeting of the Port-Perry 4-H Dairy Calf Club was held on Monday, April 10, at 8.00 p.m. at Port Perry - High School. Under the super- vision of Larry Burt and the Assistant Agricultural Repre- sentative Bill Cooper, an elec- tion was held, and the slate of =X Ch y . 2 dunt Be RL rT he a we ' rn De - " NR - --. TR A ar - Ere L ey WS - Eg a a, ow i officers for the new year is as follows: President--Ken Diceman, Greenbank Vice-President--Ron Parish, Uxbridge Secretary--Bruce Smith, Port Perry Press Reporter--Murray Stone, It was a very delighted Roy Scott who dropped in to the Star office on Monday. He had just returned from France on Saturday, and was still deeply moved by what he had seen and taken part in during the other places. "It was tremendous", Mr. Scott said, it is still hard to be- lieve I was so fortunate to 'have been chosen to take part in these events." "people have been "rubbing" me about "breaking ranks" dur- ing the ceremony at Vimy Rid- ge", he said, and explained that a formation of Jets had flown over the area and dropped 40,000 Poppies, and he couldn't 'resist picking a couple up as a momento of the impressive ceremony. ceremonies .at Vimy Ridge, and Second Visit To Vimy Ridge Lasting Memory To Roy Scott Mr. Scott also met a Port Perry boy stationed with. the Canadian Forces in Europe. During the day, a _young man __ shoulder, tapped him on his and it happened to be Ron Men- zies, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Menzies of Port Perry. The "honour guard were all memb- ers of the .Canadian Forces stationed in Germany, and Ron was one of the members picked for the duty. "I could talk for hours about all the wonderful things that happened to me, Roy .said, but I will mention that the plaque I presented in Arras, France, on behalf of the Port Perry Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion was the only such plaq- ue that was presented, and I am indeed greatful to have had the opportunity to act on their behalf." Mi i mn EN » yo, = EO cot ao TR 2 gf TT NT Se F- ~ a er CR - ~ oy -¥