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Queen Scout On Saturday evening, May 9, 1970, two local young men Donavan Smith and Jim Mart- yn were among the 651 Queen Scouts who received their Queen Scout Parchments at Bayview . Secondary School. Col. Rankin of Camp Bordon presented the Parchments on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. ese boys are to be con- gratulated on completing the necessary requirements for the Queen. Scout Badge. Since the Boy Scout Program has been changed, this will be the last time this ceremony Ms Daily Bus Service Required The reduction of the daily bus service between Port Perry and Oshawa to only two return-trips every Saturday has been accepted with some disappointment among area residents. Complaints have been re- ceived by Port Perry Chamber of Commerce and..through correspondence with Burley Bus Lines Ltd., the company operating the line, the chamb- er learned it was discontinued due to operating loss. The local C of C has offered assistance and co-oper- ation to the bus company by undertaking: a survey among the travelling public of the area. If there is sufficient interest and it is possible to operate without loss, Burley Bus Lines Ltd. may well con- sider to expand the service again. However, now. it is up to the group of people really in need of daily service to voice their opinion. This can be accomplished by filling out a coupon elsewhere in this issue of the Star and send it to. Mrs." Norma Cornish, secretary-treasurer Perry Chamber of Commerce. World Of Music Thurs.,, May 28 The second presentation of World: of .Music to be held Thursday, May 28th at 8:15 p.m. in the United Church Auditorium will be featuring the Port Perry High School Band under the diréction of Mr. 'Peter Chellew. A special choir from the Public School, directed by Mr. Glen Taylor. Guest artist, pianists and soloists of a high calibre will present a varied programme to delight all music lovers, .Canada. ¥&, J Jim Martyn and Donavan Smith --Photo Arnold Roach Recognition At Manchester will take place. Donavan and Jim are mem- bers of the 1st Scugog Scout Troop. Allen Martyn is the Scout Leader. Those present for this very | special event were Mr. and Mrs. Les Smith and Karen, Larry Kendall, Rev. and Mrs. Teskey and Mr. and Mrs. J. Nokes and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Martyn, Junior 'Math' Students First In Ontario County The Junior Mathematics Contest is open to all students in Canada in Grades Nine, Ten and Eleven. A school's total score is calculated from the scores of the top three students. This year Port Perry High School stood - first in Ontario County with a total score of 144.76. The closest competitor was Oshawa Cen- tral Collegiate Institute with 131.26. In the overall picture Port Perry High:-School stood 27th out of the schools in the Province of Ontario with less than 100 students, 72nd out of 472 se¢hools in all of the Province of Ontario and 131st out of 870 schools in In relative order of stand- ing the top three students Murray and Steven Townson, It is encouraging to note, that the next two students, Vicky Shortahd Don Johnston are in Grade Ten and it looks promising for a repeat per- formance next year. The contest is sponsored by Water- loo University and is .co-ord- inated by the Mathematics Department. of Port Perry High School. Special congratulations are extended to Barry Malcolm who made the Ontario Prov- incial Honour Roll and stood 82nd overall in all of the +students in the province. of Port | Preparations Under Way For Canoe Race, June 13 . The Canoe the Nonquon committee -has this week invited local organizations to enter representatives in the Canoe Race to be held on June 13. Organizations may enter their own members or find others to paddle for them, the only stipulation being that the paddlers themselves must - Graduation exercises were held at Kemptville College of Agriculture and Technology on Friday, May 8. Receiving a Diploma in Home Economics was Joanne Martyn, Prince Albert. Jo- reside, work or study in Port Perry; Reach or Scugog. A cash prize of $50.00 is being offered to the organiz- ation whose representatives finish the course in the best time. If the winner is not a Continued on page 16 Chairman Gives Optimistic Report Chairman of the Port Perry and Area Cancer Drive Mr. Don McRitchie reported to date that $2,742.60 has been turned in by the can- vassers, with the Township of Cartwright and Prospect area still to be heard from. The object for the Campaign is $3,600., and it is hoped that | when all returns are in the {campaign will have realized its objective. Other years the In Mem- orium Fund contributions have always been included in the campaign objective. This year the Ontario Cancer Soc- iety wanted this fund kept separately. The Port Perry Branch since last September anne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Martyn. until April have had contribut- Volume 105--Port Perry, Ontario, Ture, May 14th, 1970=Number 29 were Barry Malcolm, John Mill Rate Up! In last week's issue of the Star it was announced the ratepayers of Port Perry were faced with an increase in the mill rates for 1970. Resident- ial rate went up from 95 to 100 mills . and commercial rate from 104. 77 to 111.47 mills , "High School requisition this 'year of $90,903.46 is just about the same as last year while the Public School is up about $23,000. from $80,623. to $103,737. Requisition to = Ontario County this year compared to 1969 is down from $60,743. to $67,681. General Purposes depart- ment this year jumped from $104,730. to $135,276., an increase of $30,500. However, an unconditional. grant for residential and farm assess- ment reduces the amount by $16,806. to $119,470. Purchase of additional park land, a truck' and other equipment for the Works and Fire Departments are the main cause for the increase in this department. Ratepayers have already been confronted with the first instalment of taxes, the interim tax notice. This pay- ment came due March 1st, and was inaugurated this year. The regular tax bills will soon be in the mail with the first instalment due on June 15 and the second on September 15, Fire Works Mon. Monday, May 18, is Queen Victoria Day and again fire works will be staged by the Fire Department at the Fair Grounds. Clerk-treasurer, John F. Raines informs the Star, permits must be obtained at the municipal office for res- idents planning to set off their own fireworks. First instalment Of Taxes June 15 practically non-existent. become almost unbearable. amount of participants. have been molested. he "courageously" attacked more frequently. Must Be Stopped! For those residents of Port Perry making their homes in apartments above the stores on Queen Street, quiet relaxing Friday and Saturday nights have become To those people, speeding and screeching of cars and motorcycles and the annoying insolence and shout- ing of a few rambunctious young boys and girls have The activities generally start around 11 p.m. and go on for several hours depending on the "spirit" and the Some of the troublemakers are "really tough", at least they think so, and it is a known fact some pedestrians One such incident happened Friday night about 11 p.m. and we sincerely hope it will prove a lesson to others attempting to pull the same ignorant stunt. A young man from the Port Perry area started to serve a 21 day sentence in Whitby jail Tuesday due to irrespon- sible behaviour. According to a report given to the Star, himself on Queen Street, but an upright Port Perry citizen called the O.P.P. and an officer arrived on the scene and arrested the young man. He was charged with causing a disturbance, sentenced to 21 days in jail and is now hopefully learning, it really didn't pay. ~ Last week, in an editorial, we praised the officers of the O.P.P. for their fine conduct and service. This incident did not alter our opinion, and we realize the Whitby Detachment polices a considerable territory. However, particularly during the summer months with a great influx of 'people to Port Perry it would be most desirable if some arrangement could be made fo have officers of the O.P.P. patrol the streets of Port Perry a much younger boy than HOSPITAL REPORT WEEK ENDING MAY 9th Admissions. . ........ 41 Births ............. 1 Deaths ............ 0 Emergency Treatments . . 82 Operations . ......... 16 Discharges .......... 2 Remaining .......... Still Waiting Clairson Construction Lim- ited. has moved equipment into Port Perry for the con- struction of the sewage system. The company submitted the lowest tender, but are still waiting for the official "'go- ahead" signal from Ontario 9 | Water Resourees Commission. To honour 'the occasion members and guests assembled in the Anglican Church Hall on Friday, May 8th, at 2 o'clock. Miss Alice Dodd, the presi- dent heartily welcomed those from a distance as well as former members of the local branch who had returned to renew acquaintances. The business was cut as short as possible to make way Continued on page 13 Break-In Attempt Would-be burglars attempt- ed a break-in at the Legion Hall in Port Perry early Tues- alarm wen if, those involved took off in a hurry without loot. For the first time in many years, Blackstock subscribers will not be able to read their weekly news. For some un- known reason Mrs. G. Kelly's contribution did not arrive in ions amounting to $888.00. time for publication. / Honeydale W . Celebrates 35 Years During the anniversary celebration of Honeydale W.I. Mrs. S. Naples presented a beautiful leather cover for the Tweedsmuir: History, created by herself. The president, Alice Dodds, at left, accepted the gift on behalf of the members of Honeydale. aad re a es