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Port Perry Star, 26 Jul 1972, p. 1

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------------ ' : Fg We VA SEH t Loy Ji [35,1 BY ARUN A MEL tf ur \ f AA) FO Et ol ETS SAL Ea hg (4 (3% 7 Sr i NE EX RACAL N RRIF A, WRB ar a ; 2, Mall on Queen Street * for Western Week-end "Get yourself ready for a Western Week-end. Starting Friday August. 11, Port 'Perry Chamber: of ' Com- merce Summer Events Committee hav e three days of activities lined up that include everything from en- tertainment by a country and western recording star, to a draw for a gallon of 'good ol' moonshine". Committee organizers have been working hard in preparation for the three days and are hopeful that the success will be as great or greater than that enjoyed with last year's Centennial Celebrations. To get things started, two streets in the downtown area will be blocked to traffic, and strollers will be able to 'browse among the mer- chants' sidewalk displays, or decorations. And also, mid- way rides will be operating in Palmer Park: throughout the three days. On Friday at 8:00 p.m. Frank Barkey of Claremont will be calling the steps for a square. dance on Queen Street, and the same evening the Harper Valley Boys will be entertaining with their country and western sounds at the arena. For those who * enjoy a different beat, piped just sit and relax at one of - the picnic tables that will be set up on the street. The areas to be blocked off are Street from: John to 3) P ertant. and Water Street 'from 'the arena to Mary. These streets will be decorated with banners and small trees. 3 There will also be two food booths set up on the street, and for those who might like a date with Lady Luck, five booths will offer games of chance. - For the youngsters there will be a bicycle; tricycle and carriage parade Friday morning along Queen Street, with prizes for the best . a t 2] $300 fine for offenders [| Persons who abuse the regulations 'and dumping procedures at the recently opened Port Perry, Reach and Scugog Sanitary Landfill Site are going to be prosecu- ted under 'law, and this includes a $300 fine for each offense. ; Since the site opened on July 2, there have been several instances of persons: arriving when the site is closed, and then simply throwing their refuse over the fence. On four different' occassions, loose garbage, bottles and cans have been cleaned up. Because of these viola- tions, a committee made up of members of the three municipal councils has deci- ded to proceed with legal action, and a committee spokesman said flatly "that there will be no warnings issued.' Twisted beyond recognition, this is what is left of a 1964 Pontiac following an accident at high speed last Friday night on Scugog Island. The four youthful occupants, all from Port Perry were fortunate to rock music will also be available. ; Capping off the first day of activities, and weather per- mitting, a midnight swim party will be held at Poplar: Park pool. On Saturday afternoon (Aug, 12) there will be a number of softball contests at the lakefront diamond, and as well the Port Perry. Yacht Club and Navy Lea- (continued on page 15) The sanitary landfill site is open to the public every day from 9 - 5 except Wednes- days and Sundays. There is a full-time supervisor em- ployed during these hours to instruct - where to dump refuse and what procedure to follow. The site is located in ; opie Township, on the:7th ¢ half mile west of Port Perry Fair Grounds. Operation of the landfill site is carried out jointly by the three munici- palities under terms of reference from the Ontario Ministry of the Environ- ment. The committee is anxious that the operation of the site be carried out smoothly, and stresses that dumping by individuals contrary 'to the regulations will not be: tol- erated. 3 » pr gtd pet {3 § a ONTARIO COUNTY DAIRY PRINCESS, BETH EVANS For the second year in a row, Beth Evans, 17, has been crowned Ontario Ssiofi Road aboierone:~=~Coeunty Dairy Princess; and will represent the County at the Dairy Princess finals at the CNE this August. She won the 1972 crown Friday night at the Oshawa Fair. Beth is a Grade 12 student at Uxbridge SS, and hopes to go on to nursing. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Evans, RR 4, Uxbridge. Four local youths hospitalized Four Port Perry youths were injured, two seriously, as a result of a high-speed car accident Friday evening on County Road 7 on Scugog Island. _ Driver of the car, Richard Grieve, 17 of 72 Union Ave, escape with their lives, Two are still in hospital. (See story, right) The car left the road, struck a couple of trees and flipped over against a hydro pole. Port Perry, was reported in satisfactory condition Mon- day morning in Oshawa General Hospital with leg and other injuries. He was transferred to the Oshawa General from Port Perry Community Hospital shortly after the mishap. A passenger in the car, Robert Brown, 16, of 220 John Street was transferred shortly after the accident to the Toronto General Hosp- ital. His condition at the time of the transfer was listed as fair. The two other passengers in the car were both kept in Port Perry Hospital over- night for observation and Xrays before being re- leased. Steven Zaparozan, 15, of Queen Street, Port Perry was released Sunday morn- ing and Ronald Evans, 16, of 130 John Street, Port Perry was released Monday morning. A spokesman for the OPP Whitby Detachment said the mishap occurred about 10:15 Friday night. The car, tra- velling at what police des- cribed as an '"'excessive rate of speed' was in a southerly Week Ending July 20th Admissions .............. 26 Births ..................... 3 Deaths ...ocooovivninneinevs 2 Emergencies ............ 141 Operations ................ 5 Discharges ............... 19 Remaining ......... ..... 36 YARRA TER © direction on County Road 7. After rounding a corner, the driver lost control, and the car went into the ditch on the west side of the road. Still moving, the car glanced off one tree, struck another tree, rolled over, struck a hydro pole, and came to rest on its side against this pole facing north. The car, a 1964 Pontiac sedan was completely dem- olished with pieces scattered over a wide area. Police say charges will be laid. Constable K. Edwards of the OPP Whitby Detach- ment was the investigating officer. Get tough dog control Port Perry Council agreed at the regular meeting of July 18 to adopt a tougher policy regarding dog control in the Village with sum- monses to be issued to second offenders. Council listened to a report on the subject by Clerktreas- urer Neil Brodie who said that he has issued a sum- mons to one dog owner under the Vicious Dogs Act. Mr. Brodie also told Council that a small child had recently been bitten by a dog in the Village: Following a second offense of letting a dog run at large, the dog control officer is to notify the Clerk-treasurer who will issue the summons, AS Rng ITE a Deg es < Cres CEN ¥ ~- _-- a FEE MRIRIAD Pere? a a 2 - Ra rr

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