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Port Perry H. » Mr. John Diefenbaker seems to have displayed his humorous side as he gains smiles .from Mr. Grant MacDonald, principal of Port Perry High School, centre, and Mr. Joel Aldred, left. Mr. Diefenbaker, former Prime Minister of Canada, was in town last Thurs- day to speak to the students at the school. Mr. Joel Aldred, a former student from Port Perry and now a close friend of Mr. Diefenbaker made the arrangements for the visit. 1 --Photo Peter Hvidsten Jr. S. Students Take Part In Planning On Thursday, February 26, Grade XII geography stud- ents from the Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Port Perry High Schools met in the Eastdale Collegiate auditorium in Osh- awa as part of their participat- ion in the Oshawa Area Plan- ning and Development Study, usually referred to as O.A.P. ADS. The teacher responsible for Lions Discuss A "Leo Club" For Port Perry The local Lions Club is contemplating the organizat- ion-of a Leo Club in Port Perry. To derive additional information and the benefits of such an organization, the club had as guests at the Mon- day dinner meeting, Jim Cur- rier, chairman Leo Extension, Oshawa Lions Club and the president of the recently organized Leo Club in Osh- awa, Zan Whitsitt, Eligible for membership in a Leo Club are girls and boys between the ages of 16 and 20 years, and depending what is decided prior.to the charter, the group can consist of either boys or girls, or both, if so "desired. The Oshawa club organized in December 1969 has already proven itself useful and has raised a considerable amount of money for the benefit of community projects. The two speakers empha- sized the many benefits of a Leo Club, but no definite decision was made as far as a local club was concerned. Also attending the meet- ing were some 20 members from the Peterborough Lions Club. the students' participation in 0.A.P.AD.S., Ted Blowes of the Anderson Collegiate in Whitby, has been enthusiastic about student involvement in this project. It certainly gives them a sense of belonging to the community, and it is hoped that their interest in civic affairs will continue the rest of their lives. The meeting of February : A 26 was carefully planned to increase the students' enth- usiasm for the project. Polit- ical points of view were given by Mayor Desmond Newman of Whitby, Mayor Bruce Mackey of Oshawa, Mayor William LeGros of Ajax and Reeve John Williams of Pick- ering Township. Don Paterson of Paterson Planning and Re- search Limited explained the functioning of O.A.P.A.D.S. and the students' role in it. 'Perhaps the most interesting part of this will be the opport- unity given to students next fall to present their views on the proposals to be made by Paterson Planning in late July. William McAdam, Direct- or of the Central Ontario Plan- ning Board, told the students of ways to get into planning such as through geography, architecture or computer processing and of the opport- unities open to a planner. After the gentlemen on the platform had spoken, students from Eastdale presented a skit, A Light Hearted View of Regional Government, which was very well received, and then the meeting was thrown open to discussion. The students asked pert- inent questions such as what would happen if General Motors left Oshawa and why would Oshawa attract indust- ry. In reply to the first question, Mayor Mackey pointed out that one reason for amalgamation was to build up a diversified industry; and Continued on page 20 Volume. 105 -- Port Perry, Ont., Thursday, March 5, 1970 -- Number 19 800° In High School Auditorium Students, Teachers Attentive Listeners To A Sti Going Strong' J. Diefenbaker Port Perry High School was honoured with the presence of former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and his wife last Thursday, February 26. Joanne Jackson, and Scott Kenny, students at the school, acted as personal guides for their visit. Guests for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. John Diefenbaker, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Aldred, and Mrs. Valerie Butt, secretary, and a former Port Perry High School student. Before Mr. Diefen- baker addressed the assembly of over 800 students and teachers, they .were taken on a tour of the school, of which they were very impressed. A standing ovation greeted the party as they entered the auditorium, and took their places on the stage. Mr. G. MacDonald, principal, wel- comed the guests, stating what an honour it was to have such distinguished guests. He then introduced Mr. Joel Aldred, a former student of the school. Mr. Aldred recollected some of his earlier days at school in Port Perry, telling how he had sat at one time on the floor the same way most of the male students were at this time. His reason for sitting on' the floor was because he was a poor basket- ball player, not because there were not enough seats. Mr. Aldred gave a summary of his acquaintance with Mr. Diefen- baker, and what a good friend he -considered him. Last year he said, "we visited 'Russia together, and we hope to be travelling to the east some- time in the future". Introduc- ing Mr. Diefenbaker to the students, Mr. Aldred said, "You will be listening to-day to the greatest living Prime Minister, he is truly a great Canadian". A round of applause greet- ed Mr. Diefenbaker, as he rose to speak. He told the students of his love for his Continued on page 9 28 Organizations Attend First Centennial Meeting The first meeting to make plans for Centennial 1971 in Port Perry was held at the municipal office on Wednes- day, March 25th. This meet- ing was called by the Cham- ber of Commerce. Out of 35 organizations Young Artists Perform To Cane Audience A concert involving three local music students, their teacher and a guest artist participated in an interesting and successful concert in the United Church, Sunday night. The performers, Juanita Erickson, a grade 13 student from Uxbridge Secondary School, Linda Mountjoy, grade 12 student from Blackstock High School, both proved themselves ably "at their chosen instrument, the piano. Well known in Port Perry and area and on several occasions demonstrated to be an outstanding organist, Glenn Taylor, added much to the concert with his highly talented performance on the church organ. The three promising artists are students of Marie Taylor, a person respected as a performing artist and pedagogue as well, not only in Port Perry but in music centres such as Oshawa and Toronto. Adding much to the success of the evening was guest artist, Ross Cotton, Oshawa, a performer as well as a registered vocal teacher. From left to right, Linda Mountjoy, Juanita Erickson, Glenn Taylor, Ross Cotton and Marie Taylor. --Photo Peter Hvidsten Jr. who received notices. of the . meeting, 28 ISpresantatives were present. The intentions of the Cen- tennial Committee is to ar- range different events throughout the year, along with the regular events each organization usually partici- pates in. Chairing the meeting were two members of the Chamber Mr. Ted Griffen and Mr. Bruce Taylor, with Mrs. Mar- jorie Jackson as secretary. After much discussion it was agreed on to appoint a Planning Board, the appoint- ees to he voted on at this meeting. A suggestion to divide the town into 7 groups with the following person represent- ing the groups was adopted as follows: Fraternal--Terry Hodgins Sports--Joe Waldinsperger Churches--Jan Franssen Church Ladies--Joan Godley Service--Jack Cook Miscellaneous--Bill Brock. Young People--Les Lucyk Port Perry Council-- Ken Jachson. Each member present was asked to send to the Secre- tary, Mrs. Marjorie Jackson, 124 Simcoe St. North a re- sume of activities thev wou'd like to take part in or activi- ties they would-like to see in Port Perry during Centennial year in the next two weeks. When all organizations have been heard from the Plan. ning Committee would have a better idea what the desires of different organizations would be. , The similarity of ideas Continued on page 20 SONI MRNA WEEK ENDING FEB. 29th Admissions. . .. . . 40 Operations . . . 14 Emergency Treatments . 61 Births . . . . . . 4 Deaths . . . . . . 1 Discharges . . . . . 38 Remaining .. . 34 Visiting hours 2 '0 8 p.m, Maternity hours 3 to 8 p.m. Ad : tee 3 i Bi Een NT A cy ry Q ~~ SNE