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read in Scugog Township Council seeking an estab- lishment of an institution in the Township. It later became a controversial issue, splitting the populat- ion of the Township in two strongly opposing factions, Choppy water, and high winds prevailed during the 1975 Nonquon Canoe races. Record entries of 160 com- Port Perry Kinsmen and Kinettes walked away with five awards at the District 8 convention held in Toronto. JULY Public Meetings for and against the proposed peni- tentiary in Scugog Township are held creating hostility _among-factions-in-a -highly emotional issue. At a couii- peted for the prizes. cil meeting later during July JUNE After more than 25 years of involvement in the local music scene, Mrs. Grace Hastings retired as music consultant for the Durham Board of Education. Music consultant, Mrs. Marion Williams and Frank Hastings, look on as Mrs. Hastings strikes up a tune. A heavy rainstorm caused thousands of dollars in damages to roads and sidewalks in the village. Several homes were flooded during the unusually heavy rainfall. . a petition with 2.715 sign- atures was presented to council. This resulted in a motion passed to turn down . the Penitentiary Service's offer to build a regional reception centre. Town Hall project receives a grant of $40,000 from Pro- vince of Ontario towards the restoration-of 'the hall. ~~ The decision to turn down the offer of a penitentiary "being built in Scugog Town- ship was reversed 'at the council meeting a week later by a vote of 3 to 2. = Kevin Crews, Paul Kerry, Richard Rudkin, Peter Kristiansen, and Tim Pearce area scouts left for Norway to attend Nordjamb '75, the 14th World Jam-- boree. AUGUST The Scugog Arena Com- mittee begins campaign by searching for 200 volunteers to carry out the door-to-door canvass, the start of efforts to raise $200,000 for the new arena. - The 43rd annual Field Day and Regatta experienced warm weather, sunshine and great participation for three days at Caesarea. Four people have been named to a committee that will study both sides of the penitentiary issue and make recommendations to Scugog Township Council. Named were Dr. M. B. Dymond, Fred Christie, Anson Gerrow and Jim Marlow, representing their respec- tive wards. Premier William Davis called for an election in Ontario on September 18. Years of community ser- vice, particularly with young people and sports, was commemorated at the Ball Park with the dedicat- ion of Joe Fowler Memorial Park. Western Weekend staged by the local C of C was again a big hit with the public. Uxbridge Township Council voted to make their own bid for the Penitentiary Ser- vice's reception centre in the wake of Scugog's inde- cision. Premier Wm. Davis attend- ed the luncheon at Com- munity Nursing Home. Blackstock Fair marks the 110th anniversary with one of the most successful ever held. SEPTEMBER The Chamber of Com- merce presented a $3,500 SEPTEMBER : Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital earned a Certificate of Accreditation for meeting or exceeding the standards approved nationally and internationally. Those instrumental in bringing about the accreditation from left, Mrs. Lucille Gray, Dr. Bob Allin, Howard Hall, David Brown, Dr. Ralph Price. Danny Taylor and Doug Scott; front, D. -* OCTOBER } . se Port Perry Merchant Midgets won the Ontario Amateur Softball Assoc. Championship in overtime, playing against Meaford. The team, from left rear, Don Phinney, colin Wackett, Sean Taylor, Larry Elson, Jay Williams, Charles Durward; middle, Ken Bryant, Dan McKee, Mike McQuade, Dan McClure; Abraham, Phil Cochrane, Robert Evans, Mike Healey, John Scott. tee, the first instalment of a $10,000 pledge. Another cheque in the amount of $3,700 was pre- sented to the arena commit- tee by the Port Perry Kins- men Club, first installment of a three-year commit- ment. 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