Lake Scugog Historical Society Historic Digital Newspaper Collection

Port Perry Star, 29 Jul 1981, p. 7

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Town Hall looks to great season 'starting with musical in October With a very successful 1980-1981 season behind them; Town Hall 1873 is gearing up for a tremend-. ously exciting line-up for their 81-82 season. All indications point to a complete sellout for the sub- scription series as they continue to bring in 1st class big-name performers, with an excellent variety to please everyone. The season will kick off on Monday, October 12, 1981 with "Billy Bishop Goes to War", This particular musical show is doing a thirty city tour across Canada with Port Perry being included. It is a dram- atic presenttion of World War 1 flying ace, Billy Bishop, who shot down an incredible number of German planes. Thursday, December 10, 1981 will see the amazing 'Tapestry Singers perform. This tremendously popular group will present a Christ- mas program which includes Tractors set to roar at Sunderland pull The Sunderland Agricul- ~ tural Society announced this week the dates for its 1981 Tractor Pull. This year's event will be held on two consecutive nights commencing at 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 14, will feature the vintage class, under 7,000 lbs., 7,000 to 9,000 1bs., 9,000 to 11,000 lbs., and a new class for modified. tractors up to 6,000 Ibs. The action picks up Satur- day August 15, beginning with the 4-wheel drive trucks, then tractors 11,000 Ibs. t6 13,000 Ibs., and 13,000 to 15,000 lbs. A new class for pro-stock up to 15,000 lbs. and finishing the evening with an all new, stock- highway truck tractor class. The Tractor Pull will take place at the fair grounds in Sunderland, Highway 12, - 30 minutes north of the 401 or 10 miles north of the intersec- tion of Highway 47 and 12, east of Uxbridge. For your information the Sunderland - Agricultural Society has held several very successful pulls in the past number of years with large crowds attending and pullers 'coming from local areas to as far away as Millbrook, Schomberg and the Ottawa Valley. The Sunderland Agricultural Society can boast a long tradition of success in that it will be holding its 130th Fall Fair September 15th and 16th, 1981. dramatic interpretations to accent their superb sound. An exciting professional group that promises to be a highlight in Port Perry this Christmas season. The third leg of the program this year brings to town James McLean and Gianetta Baril on Friday February 26, 1982. Part of "the committment of Town Hall 1873 is to help young promising artists. James has just completed the tenor solo role for Stratford's 'Pirates of Penzance." Gianetta, a tremendously talented harpist will accompany him. Both of these young people are very well-known in their respective fields and this promises to be a very special evening. Friday, April 2, 1982 will see the return of the ever- popular Peter Appleyard. This popular entertainer is always a sellout wherever he goes and Town Hall 1873 is thrilled to have him this ear. The half-back program sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Recreation can be applied in the purchase of tickets this year. Basically what this means is that for the subscription series you may use up to four non-winning Wintario tickets (for draws between June 18 and December 24, 1981) for a maximum discount of $2.00 on each of the four produc- tions in the series. So sixteen non-winning tickets may be used to a maximum discount of $8.00 on the series. The series price is $30.00 so with this $8.00 deduction, the series can be purchased for $22.00! This promises to be the best ever season for Town Hall 1873 so be sure to order your subscription series early. News, views from Scugog Island by Mrs. Earl Reader News will likely be scarce for the next month, as there will not be as many public gatherings and people will not gather for a church service on the Island during August. Therefore if you have any distant visitors or take a lengthy trip we would be interested in hearing about it. You know, former residents look forward to reading abouit the activities of Island people. Also, if any one is ill please contact your correspondent. Rev. Clarke would also like to hear about any illness in the next 3 weeks while he is on call and service. : On Saturday there were 2 social events 'at the Island church and hall. church, the "Grace" U.C.W. catered to a group of rela- tives and friends of Madeline and Bob Cawker-who were honoured upon their 25th wedding anniversary. Con- The Window Box Craft Shop ... featuring quilts, baby items, pine accessories, a Christmas Corner and many other items. 1 Mile East of the 4 Cornersin Caesarea RRR RT RT RT RTT pa -- ---- -- -- -- -- -- ---- No a a -- -- -- -- -- 1 -- -- -- -- -- ---- -- -- -- --_ i -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 4 ( port perry star A Company Limited Phone 985-7383 Sein, (+Cin 2 (0) = 3 3 Serving the Township of Scugog J. PETER HVIDSTEN Publisher Advertising Manager J.B. McCLELLAND >. Editor Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association and Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association Published every Wednesday by the Port Perry Star Co. Ltd., Port Perry, Ontario Authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in€ash Second Class Mail Registration Number 0265 Subscription Rate: in Canada $10.00 per year. Elsewhere: $30.00 per year Single Coply: 25¢ J At the. gratulations. ~ At the hall, the "Head" U.C.W. served a hot meal to about 70 relatives of the Van Camp family who had gathered to celebrate a 75th birthday and honour one of their older and respected members. : On Sunday gathered at the home of Earl and Reta Reader to share a picnic and social time with the oldest member, Oliver Reader, who will be 98 in October, Tho' quite alert relatives mentally, he has a few physical weaknesses that detract from his pleasure in living. Rev. Clarke is basing his recent sermons on commonly used and impor- tant words in the Bible. First it was repentance and Sunday it was experience. We all know how important that is in our own lives. We can also know what it meant to Bible men like Joseph, Solomon, Paul and John on Patmos. PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, July 29, 1981 -- 7 -GRADUATES- ' Mahaffy, Kathryn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mahaffy of Port Perry, recently graduated from Durham College for the Nursing Diploma Course. HOSPITAL REPORT Week Ending July 23rd Admissions ..................... Births ...ccooovvvvveeenieieennnnen. 4 Emergencies ................. 219 Operations ........... ess nedss 11 Discharged .....................24 Remaining .............cc....... 41 Put ASmileon Your Face, Test Drive A HONDA KEVIN CANNON Linda Dwayne Scott, daughter of Alan and Maxine Scott, Buchan Avenue, Oshawa, and grandaughter of Malcolm McMillan Sr., John Street, Port Perry, has graduated from the Reg- istered Nursing Diploma Program at Durham College. Dwayne is a graduate of R.S. McLaughlin CVI and has accepted a position at Humber Memorial Hospital in Weston, Ontario, where she will reside. City-Centre Automobiles 1110 Dundas St. East - Whitby 666-1772 985-8656 -.. YOUR LOCAL HONDA DEALER PRESTIGE HOMES by LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER CO. LTD. Contracting Division - PORT PERRY *) ust minutes to Lakefront Park *Close to2 Shopping Centres See Our Model Homes on Display Now! "For More Information Contact: Foward > Ay oe 728-9544 order 985-7131 647 Scugog Street, Port Perry, Ontario Prices from: $75,500. -- THEONTARIAN

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