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Editorial Topics Expected Decision Although the-'Public Hearing presided over by two judges from the Ontario Municipal Board in connection with the changes in the sewage plan was conducted in a proper manner, the end result was only to be expected. Granted, anyone of the ratepayers present who wished to speak was given the privilege and was patiently heard by the judges. And let it be said, the presentation made by most of the complainants were good, as a matter of fact, in two or three cases they were good enough to even make the experts hesitate. With the construction already 40% completed, it was: impossible to make further changes in the plan,--it would mean delay in construction and also considerable added expenses to an already costly project. We have to go along with the owners of corner lot buildings; it does not seem fair some of them have to carry an extra financial burden because the construction of sewers have to pass by on a second street adjoining their properties. Unfortunately, we have no solution to give, but between the O.W.R.C. and the local council it is to be hoped a solution can be reached at a later date. However, the main object now is to have the construction complet- ed at the earliest possible time and in spite of incon- veniences to the residents of this community, Clairson Construction Co. Limited should be commended for their efforts in attempting to complete a project in seven months, designated to take one year. Perhaps it is the general rule at such hearings, how- ever it seemed. rather odd to the spectators, despite the fact that every person speaking had to introduce them- selves, the names of the two judges remained a secret to those present. Warning To Cottagers Users of propane gas-fired refrigerators were warned by Labour Minister Dalton Bales today' that the units must be regularly cleaned and maintained to avoid deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. He said five people have died in the past two months as a result of carbon monoxide fumes believed to have been caused by blocked flues from propane gas-fired refrigerators. Mr. Bales said that these refrigerators, used extensively in summer cottages, campers and mobile homes, must be properly cleaned and maintained at least once a year. Otherwise, he said there was a chance that people might become victims of carbon monoxide poisoning. He said the Department of Labour through its Energy Branch, transferred to his department from the Depart- ment of Energy and Resources earlier this month, will supply information on servicing of these refrigerators. PO RT PERRY STAR ~ COMPANY, LIMITED Samy, (wna Sou): 2, oN E/ \ 2 2s rs Serving Port Perry, Brooklin and Surrounding Areo P. HVIDSTEN, Publisher WM. T. HARRISON, Editor Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Member of the Ontario Weekly Newspaper , Association Published every Thursday by The Port Perry -----Btar Co. Ltd., Port Perry, Ontario. Authorized as second class mail by the Post Office " Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash, 8econd Class Mail Registration Number 0265 Subscription Rates: In Canada $4.50 per yr., <5, Mos CEREALS HAVE ABOUT AS MUCH NUTRITIONAL VALUE AS A SHOT OF WHISKY -- US. SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE "50 / 522 0 7 mss, ow aBo0y 4 Prck-mE-0P P! Bill Smiley NOW IT'S BACK TO THE STRAIGHT LIFE Summer floats by, as aimless as a cloud. Nothing seems to get done, but we seem to be doing something all the time. Last week was no exception. It's nice to live like rich people once in a while, be it ever so temporary. We used to do it once a year when I was in the newspaper business. We'd go to a convention in some exotic place, stay in a posh hotel, hobnob with such exalted people as public relations men, and in- dulge in such sybaritic delights as break- fast in bed. It's hard to come down from filet mig- non and baked alaska to hamburg and butter tarts, but we always felt it was worth it, no matter how long it took to pay back the money we'd borrowed to make like millionaires. This is against the puritan ethic, but I've never regretted it. I've seen too many people postponing a real spree of a holi- day trip because they've needed a new 'lawnmower, or had just bought a new va- cuum cleaner, or simply had to trade in their car. And then, when everything was finally right for the trip, Dad dis- covered, to his horror, that he had to have all his teeth out. Or Mother suddenly needs a hysterectomy. And the trip fades into never-never land. Sad. Never take my advice about anything, but 'Gather ye rosebuds while ye may' isn't a bad. idea. Don't wait until you're tco old and stupid and crippled with arthritis to stoop for a rosebud. |And be- sides, there aren't that many rosebuds left. ' Last week we had a couple of days of gathering rosebuds. As usual, it was balm for that lacerated secret little corner in most of us that knows we could have been wealthy and successful and rich if we'd just had a break. We spent two days at a beautiful lodge in Ontario's Haliburton Highlands, just south of Algonquin Park. It's incredible country: rock, woods, and -lakes every- where, The lodge was everything it should he for one of these escapades Handsome lounges, huge stone fireplace, magnificent chandeliers, courteous and unobtrusive help ,and a sweet, pretty and even com. petent waitress for our own table. And --- AND SHE POURS ME A Bl6 Bowl OF CHEERIOS " lots of rich people around. That's essen- tial. It wasn't a swinging place. No bar, no entertainment, and, thank heaven, no or- ganized games as such. Just a place to lie around, swin or fish or play horse- shoes or walk through the woods ,eat like a hog, and wonder what the poor people are doing. We had a cottage overlooking-the lake, with a big fireplace and everything else but the kitchen sink, an item most women are quite happen to be without on a vaca- tion. Privacy, peace and luxury, the per. " quisites of the rich. First night at dinner, met an old friend from College. Was rather aghast when he told me he'd recently married Susan Kee, daughter of another old College friend, He's more than twice her age... "Dirty old man", | thought. fused when he introduced his 8.vear-old son. Finally remembered he'd gone into the ministry. _ What _he meant was that he'd performed the marriage ceremony. Next day, into town for a seminar on Creative Writing at- the Haliburton School of Fine Arts. Naturally, the school was overlookng a' lake. Theres hardly any. thing else you can overlook there. {Everything I know about creative Writ- ing might fill the back of a business card, but had an enjoyable afternoon with about fifteen ladies ranging from about nineteen to -- well, you know. They didn't get much out of it, but I thoroughly enjoyed boasting, telling them how I handle my wife when I call her the Old Battleaxe, and some of the hazards and rewards of writing a weekly column, (By the way, girls, I've thrown out two perfectly good paragraphs from this column.) After the seminar, a visit to the Hali- burton Echo, a warm welcome come from editor Berkeley Fair, his wife, and his -- son Creighton, and a whiff of printer's ink. Back to the lodge for a swim, dinner, canoe jaunt ,and a long lively evening by the firplace with friends and some pretty unusual conversation. Hard to climb into the battle-scarred '67 Dodge and hit the long trail home. Depressing to get there and make your own hot dog for dinner. Horrible to see that pile of bills and hear the phone ring. ing. But worth it The Argyle Syndicate Was even more con. EVENTS Of Days Gone By 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 5, 1920 Garden Party to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Redman, Scugog Is- land, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Jeffrey are expected home from Mon- treal this week. Miss A. Christie is heme from Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Robt. M. Holtby R.R. 4, Port Perry returned Satur- day morning from a trip to Western Canada where he had gone to act as judge 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 16, 1945 For the second time this year the local branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce has been robbed -- this time in broad daylight. The time of the robbery was well chosen. The streets were des- erted. Nobody saw the men enter the bank. Nobody saw them come out again. Fred of Toronto are/visiting with the former's" cousins Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Midgley. ~~ "Mrs: Campbell MacMaster returned home last Friday from a visit in Hamilton. Miss Muriel MacMaster also arrived home the same day from visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. Carter, Scugog. 15 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 11, 1955 Mr. and Mrs. Mel James were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Herb West in Ottawa also with their son and his wife prior to Art leaving for France. Dr. and Mrs. G.H. Jackson and son Stnaley have returned to their home in Union, NJ. after spending three weeks with the Dr.'s mother Mrs. Z.M. Jackson. Congratulations to Green- bank Young People's Union on their successful Field Day held at Camp Quin-Mo-Lac near Madoc. Ross Real and Ruby Leask won the Field Day events cup for us. 10 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 11, 1960 Young Tommy Hadley, who has been holidaying with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hadley, near Norland had an unpleasant experience of being lost in the woods. When found he suffered no ill effects from his ordeal. Port Perry are the winners of the Jack Bond Trophy emblematic of the South Ont- ario County Softball League Championship. The work is progressing nicely on Mr. J. Doupe's fine new store. ' + [ 3