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e in 50 weeks. After years of study, discussion, planning, etc. the construction of a sewage system for Port Perry has started. Monday, the first heavy equipment dug into the ground, and the picture above was taken in Palmer Memorial Park. According to an official release from Ontario Water Resources Commission, the contract awarded to Clairson Construct- ion Limited, Oakville is in the amount of $1,496,554. and the project should be completed ~ --Photo Joe Jordan Young Artist Seri % On Sunday, May 24th, the third one-hour concert of the Young Artist Series will be presented in Port Perry United Church at 8 to 9 o' clock. These concerts are arranged by Marie Taylor, to give " young' musicians / the much-needed . experience' of Dept. Appointed "Second Assistant The Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food is pleas- ed to announce the appoint- ment of Mr. Rick Jefferson as Assistant Agricultural Rep- resentative for Ontario County with headquarters in Uxbridge. Mr. Jefferson began his appointment on May 4th. He graduated this year from the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph. While at college, he majored in Crop Science. He was also interested in animal nutrition and live: stock production. His duties will be to work on the Junior Extensich Prog- Trams in the County and also to work closely with farmers on farm management prob- lems. ! HOSPITAL REPORT WEEK ENDING MAY 16th "| duets. Also two Senior Pian- Sun., May 2 public performance, and have been most successful this far, The standard of performance has been excellent and the attendance good. The third concert features the Junior choir. of the R.H. Cornish Public School - a group of 50 chosen voices under the direction of Glenn Taylor. : ; Also on the program - young. instrumentalists from the High School music classes: Greg Menzies - trumpet; Dono- van Smith and Sharon Beare - flute duets; Dianne Panabaker and. Jane Stulen - clarinet ists - Kathy Sonley and Beth Elford. ; Beth is studying Grade IX Piano, Grade IV History and has completed Grade II Rudi- ments of the Royal Conservat- ory of Music. She also plays trumpet and is a Grade IXI student at Uxbridge High School. Kathy Sonley is studying Grade X piano, Grade III Harmony, and has completed Students Aid Region Study Some 30 grade 12 geo- graphy students of Port Perry High School along with stud- ents from other High Schools in Ontario County are par- ticipating in a survey for Oshawa Area Planning and Development Study. The students with the sanc- tion of the O.A.P.AD.S. officials are conducting a "spheres of influence'! study 'for Mr. 'Don Paterson," the Regional' Government Con- sultant. The information gath- ered and mapped by the stud- ents will be used by Mr. Pater- son to help formulate the boundaries for the new reg- ional government. The Ontario County Board of Education, have given approval to the student survey as they see it as a meaning- ful educational experience. The local students super- vised by G. West, head of the Geography department at the High School will present survey sheet with questions and answers to residents and will attempt to cover as many homes in Blackstock, Caesarea, Nestleton and Purple Hill as Grade II Rudiments. She plays! the tuba in the High School! Continued on page 15 | possible in a two day survey, May: 27th and 28th. Interest And The roof of the Head Mem- orial Church has been repafred and new locks placed on the doors. - Plans are under way for the setting of the remaining stones in the cemetery in a memorial cairn and laying a walk to conneet the Head Church and the Museum in the Head School. A night watchman has been hired to guard the school museum building during the night. . A recent donation of a Magic Lantern and 400 slides from the 1890 - 1910 era was made by: Mr. Herbert Buck- land, Port Perry. An early Canadian pine corner cupboard has been! purchased by the Historical Admissions . . ........ 25 Births... 000 3 Deaths ............ 0 Emergencies ........ 70 Operations . ......... 8 Discharges .......... 24 Remaining .......... 40 Society. It will be used in a' Stire Success For Museum| Participation hitches display featuring furn- iture made locally and pro- vide safe and effective show space for china and glass items in the museum. A loom 200 years old has been loaned for the summer and will be used for weaving in the craft school where it|\ will be on view to visitors. A Painting Bee will be held at the Head Church on Satur day, May 30th. Murray Reader will co-ordinate the efforts of those who will lend a hand to do a good paint job on the éhurch exterior. If you will help, call 986-7633 or 985-7134. 3 Follow this water safety tip. Volume 105--Port Perry, Ontario, Thursday, May 21st, 1970---Number 30 The O.P.P. following an tion in Lake Scugog since early Sunday evening has not been able to find the body of a woman presum- ed drowned near Powell's Beach. The accident apparently happened when the boat turned SY er Adi g a cruise on the Kke and the water was quite choppy. ....The owner of the hoat, Elmer Bugri and three passengers, Anna Latten, 40, presumed drowned. Moncillo Kogic and Joan Baldacchino, all from Tor- onto, were thrown into the water. The owner and two of the passengers were rescued, but Anna Latten was never seen again. Members of O.P.P. stop- ped dragging operations about noon on Tuesday, but according to a spokes. man dragging will con. tinue unless the body in the meantime may float . to the surface. 28 Request Bus Service It will be'up to Burley Bus Lines Limited whether the daily bus service between Oshawa and Port Perry will operate again. Only 28 coupons were received by Port = Perry Chamber of Commerce follow- ing an appeal in last week's issue of the Star to persons who may frequently require bus service between the two points. Burley Bus Lines in a letter to the Chamber of Commerce stated the daily run had been discontinued due to loss in operation, and 28 passengers » Two Toronto ladies were injured Never stand up in a boat or intensive dragging opera- ., Boat Turns Over, Cruise Ends In Tragedy Insignificant Increases In Scugog Mill Rates Ratepayers in Scugog Town- ship will face only a slight increase in the mill rates this year. Commercial rate went up from 93.83 to 94.64 mills, farm and residential rate from 86.52 to 86.97 mills. Breaking down the rates in various categories, all rates were reduced except Public School purposes. General purposes went down from 17.98 to 17.10 and 16.43 to to 16.63; High School rate | from 32.87 to 30.156 and 29.68 to 27.14, commercial and farm rates respectively, except County rate which is the same in both categories. Public School rates increased from 24.75 to-30.76 com- mercially and from 22.28 to 27.67 for farm and residential. First instalment of taxes becomes due on or before July 14th and second instal- 15.53; County rate from 18.23! ment October 14th. Band, Choir To Perform In "World When young people are "turned on" by music, some- thing fundamental is happen- ing. Music is a way of dis- covering what self is like. Education is learning . to grow, learning what is good and bad, learning what to choose and hot td choose, what is desirable and unde- sirable. Music can provide great moments in this learn- ing process, moments in which cognitive and personal growth takes place simul- taneously. Rather than think of these courses as "whipped cream", they must become basic experiences in educa- tion, On Thursday, May 28th at 8:15 p.m. in the United Church. Auditorium the "World" of Music" will pre- appear to be far from suffic- ient to warrant the operation . 0f Music" sent young artists in a varied and interesting vocal and in- strumental programme. Continued on page 14 Cancer Campaign Over Objective After a successful canvas for the Canadian Cancer Soc- iety, Port Perry Branch during the month of April, the mem- bers of the local branch are indeed grateful for the trem- endous response met by the residents of Port Perry area. Once again the campaign went over the top. This year's objective was $3,500 and total contributions amounted to, $3,636. Much of the cam; paign's success is due to the - Campaign Chairman, Mr. Don McRitchie and the willing Captains and canvassers. For a break down of the different areas see elsewhere in this edition. rip. in the car shown above and taken to Community Memorial Hospital, Port Perry. The car was in collision with a second car and the accident occurred Sunday at "Honey's Corner" north of 'the Village. Mrs. Mary Wilson and Miss canoe. - It's so easy to loose] Dianne Havelock, both Toronto, were treated for minor injuries and still in hospital Tues- your balance. | day night but were expected to be released within a couple of days. --Photo Joe Jordan CARMA Ah nd SESE on) as Na rer. Se ma a A - SE hen --l ie Fr SE