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vi Rs ny In the Tost isthe of the Star in 1970 published on Dec. 30, the population of Port Perry had reached an all- time high of 2,898. This was an increase over the 1969 figure. by 71 when the total was 2,827. During 1971, the population again increased, only 23 short of the 3,000 figure. stands at 2,977. This is a healthy and nora) growth, but will no doubt increase more rapidly during the next few years when --the Village derives the full benefit of the recently in- stalled sewage system. Pointing at the correct population figure is Mamie Madsen, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Madsen. The figure displayed on the sign is slightly outdated, shows 2,800. 3 Rk # pL i DITO LICE Ea SR SORE MR PNR 0 7 Sl A a IR [ (ly . All time high Village population 2911 The present population now | | 43 "Open House" at Legion Hall Branch 419, Royal Cana- dian Legion "initiated the Port Perry Centennial cele- - brations with an "Open House" party in the Legion Hall, January 1, 1971, The tremendous success of this party has inspired the Branch Centennial Com- mittee to repeat the func- tion, 'this time as a Cen- tennial closing party. The Open House Party commences at 3 p.m, on Saturday, January 1 and fun and frolic will go on until 1 am. Jan, 2. On the program is dancing to "live" music by Ted Koss and his orchestra, buffet dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and all this for the nominal price of $1.50 per person. At the "Open House Party" last year 260 people attend- ed the popular event, and even more people are ex- pected to attend this year's function 38 licences According to statistics re- leased by the clerk-treasur- er's office, 38 marriage li- censes were issued in Port Perry during 1971. a Volume 106 -- Port Perry, Ontario, 'Wednesday, December 29, 1971 = No. 10 Future looks bright for kidney recipient According to a report - from Sick Children's Hos- pital Tuesday afternoon,.the 12 year old boy, Gary Gil- bert from Sault Ste. Marie who received one of Allan Bray's kidneys has improv- ed greatly and is in satis- factory condition. The recipient of the kid- ney was flown to the Tor- onto hospital Wednesday last week. He has been liv- ing with artificial kidneys for the past year and had to spend six hours twice a week on dialysis, _ Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bray, 138 Simcoe Street, parents of Allan, never hesitated to give permission for a trans. plant when there was no longer any hope that -their son would live. "Elect Hugh Baird president of South Ontario Plowmen The annual meeting of the South Ontario Plowmen's Association was held at the home of Don Dunkeld, Claremont, R.R. No. 2, on "Thursday, December 9th, with a good turnout of members. Mr. Ellis Britton, President for 1971 was in charge of the meeting. Mr. Britton .made reference to the splendid plowing match that was held last fall. He expressed his appreciation to the directors for their very fine co-operation, and to all those who assisted with the match. -- Mr: Ivan Bell, Agricultural representative, conducted the election of officers which resulted as follows: Honarary President, Ellis Britton, Claremont. : President, Hugh Baird, Sunderland. ] Ist Vice-President, Bert Guthrie, Whitby. 2nd Vice-President, Austin Pearse, Claremont {continued on page 14) Following the call to Sick Children Hospital, the Star spoke to Mrs. Bray who was delighted to know the de- cision of donating Allan's kidney had resulted in success. The second kidney was donated for a transplant to a person in Cleveland, Ohio. Allan Bray was one of three boys struck by a car walking home on Simcoe Street South, Tuesday night last week. Michael Breen. 10-vear old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Breen died at the scene of the accident and his eight-year old bro- ther Gerald suffered a broken arm, Two babies born during Holidays Two babies were born at the Community Memorial Hospital during Christmas season. On Thursday, Dec. 23 a baby girl was born to Jill and Albert Leach of Coch- rane Street and on Monday, Dec. 27th a baby boy, to Jane and Andy Fletcher, Brooklin. Hospital Report Week Ending December 23 Admissions ..... ... 17 Births .................. . 1 Deaths ............. ..... 1 Emergency Treatment .. 82 Operations ............. . 1 Discharges Remaining Visiting Hours - 3 to 8 p.m. Licence plates sale slightly down in '71 In contrast to last year,- sale of snowmobile licences is down considerably. ----According to the local issuer, Gordon Reesor of Reesor Fuel and Lumber, only 150 licences have been sold to date, Last year the sale was almost four times this amount. The main reason for the lower sales is first of all the fact these particular li- cences are issued for two years. sold this year are either for new snowmobiles or renew- Consequently, those . als from 1969. No doubt the lack of snow also has- some bearing on the decline "in sales. Of an expected 4,500 car licences to be sold in 1972, only about 250 owners have purchased their licences so far this year. _ Prices are the same as last year, but due to the fact 1972 is a "leap-year", car owners will have an extra day to secure their licences this year. The "deadline is definitely Tues- day, Feb. 20th, Some 1971 Events Recorded In The Star Month By Month JANUARY: Port Perry Centennial celebrations started with - Legion's Gala Birthday Party, and a well attended Skating Party on Lake Scugog. 23 local men an- nounced intentions to grow beards for Centennial. Members of the new Port Perry Council took the Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance, An association of snowmobilers was formed in the Village. Annette Elaine Yvonne Larocque, born January 7 was Port Perry's first Centennial baby. Her par- ents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Larocque. Dr. William Cohoon was elected president, of the Chamber of Commerce. The Canada Winter Games official Flame passed through Port Perry en route to Saskatoon. FEBRUARY Village Works Department employees received pay hikes. A team from Port Perry won the first annual Legion Pee Wee Hockey Tournament. In Kapuskasing, Pete Hvidsten Jr. was presented with Second Prize for advertising excellence by the Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association. Port Perry High School held its Third Annual Winter Carnival. Plans for an amateur theatre society were made MARCH Neil Clark won. the Georgian Bay Secondary Port Perry Lions elected Arnold Roach as Presi- dent for 1971-72. School Association wrestling Hize in the 167 pound class. Port Perry senior boys won the Intermediate A Basketball Championships. Village Council discussed the re-construction of Port Perry roads with representatives from Totten Sims Hubicki and Department of Highways. An advertised public rate payers meeting attract. ed only 40 interested persons. J. Offenbeck and A. Dekker were Port Perry High School's delegates to the Ontario Teacher's Federation Assembly held in Toronto. A fashiom show staged by the United Church Women was a "huge success" with the Christian Education wing of the United Church filled to ca. pacity. Trevor Chandler ,son of Mr. and Mrs. Rod Chand. ler was chosen "Cub of the Year" among the boys in Scugog B Pack, APRIL Miss Rosie Frey won the Lions International dist- rict A3 public speaking contest in Peterborough. Mr. Robert Timbers, a former warden of Ontario County was chosen to represent the Liberal party in the next provincial elections -- A Midget C team from Port Perry won Ontario Championship hockey honours in this division. Ontario County School board budget for 1971 was announced at $33.4 million, an increase of $3.6 mil- lion from the previous year, and Port Perry's edu- cation rate was dropped by 1.8 mills. Linda McLaughlin was selected Cartwright High School's At Home Queen. The ice went out of Lake Scugog on April 21. MAY Residential mill rate rose two mills, to 103, and the commercial rate rose 2 mills to 113. The paving of Queen Street began, just in time for Centennial Celebrations. In a 44-mile relay walkathon, the Port Perry Kinsmen raised $400 to help fight cystic fibrosis. Audience response was described as "enthusiastic" to four plays presented by the Port Perry High School. Sally Wagner, lady stunt pilot lost her life when her small plane crashed near Port Perry. JUNE 250 cubs took part in a parade, prelude to the (continued on page 6) AS a -, SV Te EN. A