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RS | RDB, vers SINCE WE WORMED INTO PorT Perry / % amd LUKE WORM) 28 and its readers. WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE? I's been 25 years since Merle Tingly (better known as Ting) and his famous trademark "Lukeworm" first started appearing on the pages of the Port Perry Star. Ting, was the daily cartoonist for the London Free Press for many years, before retiring about two years ago. During his years with the Free Press, he syndicated his cartoons to many weekly newspapers. Since retiring, Ting has continued to "pen" his cartoons for many of his community newspaper friends, and we are proud to have been one of his friends and business associates for the past quarter century. The above car- toon by "Ting" was designed for the Star's 25th Anniversary issue, and like "Lukeworm" we find it hard to believe the years have gone by so quickly. The Star would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to both "Ting and Lukesworm" for their many years of enjoyable service to the Port Perry Star PORT PERRY STAR ANNIVERSARY ISSUE - Tuesday, Septemicer 20, 1988 -- 23 history of areas Wanting to do some- thing special and lasting, to help document the his- tory of Port Perry and Prince Albert's newspa- pers, publisher Peter Hvid- sten commissioned a painting. Local artist Mr. Les Parkes, who is well known and recognized for his abil- ity was chosen for the task. Following a number of meeting with Mr. Parkes, an idea was conceived and he began work on a paint- ing which would depict the history of the areas news- papers. To be included in the painting were portraits of all known publishers available, the newspapers mastheads (names), and something to show the subject refered to the pub- lishing industry. Publishers included in the painting are: James Holden, the areas first pub- lisher; Mr. Edward Mundy, the first publisher of the Port Perry Standard; Henry Parsons, publisher of the Ontario Observer; Sam Farmer, Per Hvidsten and Peter Hvidsten, all pub- lishers of the Port Perry Star. Unfortunately, a number of publishers photos were not found in time for the portrait, but it is hoped they can be located for fu- ture publication. Those not available when the painting was done were: James Baird; S. M. Newton, and W. H. Cline. If any of our read- ers have a photo of any of these men, wewould ap- preciate youcontacting the Star. What you see in the pho- to on this page is the result of = those ideas, and the large painting can be seen hanging in the Port Perry Star office. We invite you to drop by and see it at any time. OGNA president remembers early days in Uxbridge August 24, 1988 Mr. Peter Hvidsten, Publisher, Port Perry Star, Port Perry, Ontario Dear Peter: What a pleasure to be able to send greetings from your associa- tion on the occasion of the Star's 123 birthday. It hardly seems pos- sible the time finds you at the head of a very fine newspaper and I am in a similar position with the Ontario Community Newspa- per Association. It only scems like yesterday that your parents, Per and Leila Hvid- sten, became my employers at the Uxbridge Times-Journal. That was 1953 and I can recall vividly you, and your sister Gerri-Lynn O'Connor, spending many hours in the back shop listening to sto- rics from printers who were trying to produce a paper amid the confu- sion of the hot metal lype process and two small children at their fcet. Those were fun days and it was your father who instilled in me an even stronger feeling for the community press than 1 al- rcady possessed. He also con- vinced me that if I was to be a success I would have to mix and travel with my peers. It was ad- vice that I have always treasured and the main reason that I can greet you as President of this great organization. I am sorry that your father is not with you to help celebrate this great moment, but I know that he was extremely proud of your ca- reer in the newspaper field and the tremendous success you have en- joyed with the Port Perry Star. The paper has grown immenscly under your guidance and your abil- ity to gather fine staff around you. It also comes from your interest and dedication to the life of your community. The role of operating a commmuity newspaper is onc that requires a great deal of person- al ime and effort and the fact that the Port Perry Star is so well re- spected is the direct result of your personal involvement. Best wishes both as President on behalf of your fellow members, and also a personal friend. I hope the years ahead arc as kind as the past. Yours sincerely, Harry Stemp, President Ontario Community Newspaper Association Es Fadl il