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PRINCE ALBERT, ONTARIO April 8, 1869 "TEAM DROWNED" On Saturday, 3rd inst., a team in crossing the ice on Scugog lake, hauling a load of maple lumber to Mr. J. B. Lazier's factory broke through the ice and team, load, driver and all went down. The team shot right under the ice and were both drowned; the teamster came near being drowned. He had two In- dians riding with him on the load when it went down; one of whom ran off immediately at the very top of his speed, the other, however, remained like a man and helped to extricate the teamster from his perilous position. One of the horses belonged to Mr. Lazier and the other to the team- ster. PORT PERRY STANDARD May 23, 1867. SUDDEN DEATH OF A CHILD A daughter of Alonzo Sexton's, of this place, died very suddenly, we re- gret to say, on Sunday morning, the 19th inst., from the effects of eating a quantity of buds on an American weep- ing willow. She may, unknown to any one, have eaten something else which tended to produce the death; but it is supposed her decease was brought about principally from the cause we have named; because, shortly after complaining, she vomited a quanitity of the buds referred to, and was subject- ed to fits, or violent spasms, until life had departed. Parents should take warning by this sad event, and caution their children against the danger which occasioned so distressing a circumstance as the one now before us. PRINCE ALBERT, ONTARIO July 16, 1868 "SUNSTROKE DEATHS" We regret to chronicle the almost in- stantaneous death by sun stroke of Mr. Robert. English of the Township of Scugog. The deceased was assisting Mr. Harper, farmer Scugog, in cutting hay, on Tuesday, 14th inst., being ex- cessively hot, he drank too freely of cold water, during the forenoon, to- wards afternoon he became sick at his stomach and vomited freely. Mr. Harper advised him to empty his stomach as much as possible and re- main in the house for the rest of the day. About four o'clock, p.m. Mr. Harp- er and the rest of the hands went out to the field leaving deceased in the house, but soon after they had reached the field, Mr. English came also, he said he had headache, and felt a peculiar giddiness, but he would like to make out his day. After sharpening his scythe, he made one or two strokes, when Mr. Harper observed him look pale, stag- ger, and fall back, and seemed to feel for something to hold by. Mr. Harper ran forward, caught him by the hands, and had him conveyed to the barn where he expired in a few minutes. All this transpired within the space of half an hour. He never spoke after he fell. Dr. Jones was sent for, but life had fled long ere the Dr. could reach the spot. Deceased was a healthy robust man, in the very prime of manhood (38 years of age). Being an honest, sober, in- dustrious man, he was esteemed and respected by all who knew him. He leaves four orphan children (their mother died 3 years ago) to suffer and lament the loss of a kind father, called away from them an age when they can badly spare him. Mr. Peter Hvidsten Port Perry Star Port Perry, Ontario Dear Peter: whole. Donna, Katy, Bradley, Jill and myself are delighted to extend our heartiest congratulations on the occasion of your family's 25th Anniversary since first acquiring the Port Perry Star. As life long friends we know what an important milestone this represents not only to your family but also to the community as a For over 123 years the Port Perry Star has played a significant role in the overall growth and prosperity of Scugog Township and the "Hvidsten" commitment for ex- cellence and fairness has not gone unnoticed by your subscribers during the past quarter century. As its publisher you should be very proud. Best Wishes and Happy Anniver- sary. August 1988 Sincerely yours by Bill Ballinger, M.P.P. Durham-York PORT PERRY STAR ANNIVERSARY ISSUE -- Tuesday, September 20, 1988 -- 19 ANOTHER DEATH FROM SUN STROKE Mr. Thos. Cesar, a resident of Point Cesarea, Cartwright, while on his return from Bowmanville with the Cartwright Company --of which he was a member-- from their annual drill, received a sun stroke which soon terminated fatally. Deceased was a young man in the bloom of health, a gush of rosy life. Be- ing universally respected and es- teemed by the entire neighborhood; his too early departure is universally la- mented. The bereaved relatives have our hearty sympathy, especially do we sympathize with her, who was the faithful and devoted partner of his life, and on whom this stroke must fall most heavily. PRINCE ALBERT, ONTARIO May 20, 1869 "SCUGOG BRIDGE" This structure suffered terribly in the late floods; in fact it is almost wrecked. The past winter found it in a good state of repair, but it has left it in a deplorable condition; so much so that it is very far from being safe, and will require imme- diate attention and a considerable out- lay. The principle upon which this bridge has been constructed is a huge blunder, and after the old rickety con- cern has cost fifty times more than it is worth, the proper mode of construc- tion will most likely be adopted, then we shall have a proper bridge at a tenth of the expense. Editors of Port Perry Star FROM PAGE 17 Following the departure of Bruce Arnold a few weeks passed before 24 year old Ashok Chndwani of Toronto joined the staff on March 22, 1974. Before coming to Canada in September of 1973, Mr. Chandwani was the assistant editor of an English daily published from Nagpur in central India. Again, a very brief stay by Mr. Chand- wani left the position of editor at the Star vacant. So once again publisher Per Hvidsten be- gan looking for a new editor and on Sept. 11, 1974 hired twenty three year-old Bruce Stewart to fill the position. Mr. Stewart was a native of Hamilton, and accepted the position in Port Perry al- though he had offers from several larger newspapers. Prior to coming to the Star Bruce had travelled extensively around the world, worked as the Lindsay Bureau Chief for the Peterborough Examiner and as a reporter for the Hamilton Spectator. Everyone at the Star was happy with the aquisition of Bruce as editor and it was a bitter disappointment when less than three months later he left to accept a job on the editorial staff of the Hamilton Spectator. By this time, with a turnover of six edi- tors in just over three years Per Hvidsten was beginning to wonder "what we are do- ing wrong". He wrote in an editorail "we don't seem to be able to hold on to the writers we engage", and said as much as we hate to see Bruce go, we wish him all the best in his chosen career. Next to arrive in Port Perry to take up the position of editor was John Gast, a sea- soned reporter/photographer of seven years with experience on two daily newspapers. Wanting to settle down in a small com- munity and get some roots, Mr. Gast said "reporters are like nomads, constantly on the move from smaller to larger for finan- cial or prestigious considerations". Accepting the position with the Star was because "this is the type of place I want to belong to, and raise my children", he said. John worked as editor with the Star for 21/2 years, and was well liked and respect- ed in the community. He left in May of 1977 to take up a position at the Hamilton Spectator, but kept in touch with his for- mer boss, Per Hvidsten, visiting his home on many occassion with his wife Sharron and their children. When John B. McClelland answered an ad in the Globe & Mail in May of 1977 little did he know it was his old haunt, the Port Perry Star, looking for someone to re- place John Gast. After a brief telephone conversation, publisher Peter Hvidsten hired John and he moved his wife and young boy Ian to Port Perry taking-up where he had left-off five years earlier. John has been editor of the Port Perry Star for the past eleven years and retains that position as of this Anniversary issue. OTTAWA, July 18, 1988 Dear Peter: I'm delighted to participate in this special issue commemorating 123 years of continuous publication by the Port Perry Star and its predecessor, the Standard, as well as the 25th anniversary of the newpaper's ownership by the Hvidsten family. Both are extremely significant landmarks in the history of this outstanding newspaper and the community it serves well. Those 123 years encompass the life span of our Canadain nation, while more recently we have seen Port Perry develop its present status as the commercial and residential hub of a growing Scugog Township. May I wish you every continued success in the years ahead. With my very best regards, Yours very truly,