Lake Scugog Historical Society Historic Digital Newspaper Collection

Port Perry Star, 5 Jan 1972, p. 7

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10-PORT PERRY STAR ~ Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1971 Pictorial recap of 19. ¢71 'STAR' photos tell of a year past JANUARY Port Perry started its Cen- tennial year off with a skat- ing party on Lake Scugog. One of the highlights of the skating party was the burn- ing of a huge pile of Christ- mas trees which had been piled on the lake that after- noon. The flames from the fire were estimated to have leaped over 50 feet into the air. : FEBRUARY ~The Port Perry Kinsmen Club was formed -and held their Charter Night at the' Legion Hall, on Saturday, Feb. 20. Larry Kendall was elected as the clubs first president. ' ¥ MARCH A large crowd attended the annual "At Home" held at the High School, and this year Miss Debbie Garvey 17, was crowned Queen, and Miss Susan Tripp 15, was chosen as princess. In the final game of the day, Port Perry defeated winning its first Intermedi. ate "A" Basketball Cham- pionship, in G.B.S.S.A. Com. petition. APRIL The local Midget C hockey team ended its season by bringing home the Ontario Midget C Championship. About 100 hockey enthusi- asts gathered at the arena to greet the players on their return from Dresden. MAY A plane, piloted by a well. known woman stunt pilot, Sally Wagner was instantly - killed when her Chipmunk plane crashed following a practice flight from the Oshawa airport. About 400 persons enjoy- ed the delicious beef bar. beque arranged by the Lions Club and held at the arena, Huge roasts of beef and pots of Captain Morgan's Beans were just part of the tempting menu. ty _ Orillia by a score of 6547, --- i Th > 1 Cah ih RIE AES La pv i aa bP)

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