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G-PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1971 Blackstock W.l A DELIGHTFUL Christmas meeting was held by Blackstock W.I. in the Community Hall on December 8. Thé hall was tastefully, decorated for the occasion and over 50 people were in attendance. Mrs. Percy VanCamp welcomed all present and especially our District President, Mrs. Howard Bradley of Bowmanville. ' The meeting opened with singing of the Institute Ode and Collect ~ repeated in unison. The minutes of November meeting were read and approved. The correspondence consisted of thank you notes for gifts for Provincial or County Honours in 4H work given by W.I. Also thank you notes for Cheer Boxes and two of our members who had been ill were present and able to thank us in person. The Area President's letter was read regarding 70th Anniversary Project. Grounds. Also one from the 75th Anniversary Area Convenor announcing a noon luncheon Feb, 12 in the Royal York to celebrate the 75th An- niversary of our Organization. Only one ticket can be obtained until January 10th for. each branch and if any available may be purchased after that date. It was moved that a delegate be sent, Our Senior Training School 'will be held in Bowmanville in February 'Knack of Sewing with Knits." It was - decided the regular Institute meetings will be held on the first Wednesday afternoon _ with the January meeting at a dessert luncheon. Mrs. Mountjoy - McArthur gave a report of the Parks Board and an- nounced the prices of Town Hall and Recreation Hall had been raised. The roll call was well answered . with 'Christmas Memories and a gift for the Children's Aid." Mrs. Gladys Thompson was in charge of our Christmas meeting and called on Miss Demspsey to The long-awaited Centennial celebrations official- gave the - ~Treasurer's report and Mrs. ly got under way at 2:00 p.m. June 9, with Reeve Robert Kenny doing the honours. Other dignitaries taking part in the five day celebrations included Dr. M. B. Dymond, Mr. Norm Cafik, and Ontario reply to the motto "Other * things are limited to one hour or a day but Christmas is forever." Mrs. Ken Samells gave a reading. Mrs. Howard Bradley our' District President spoke on "Friendship" and said that" of all the organizations she - has belonged to she feels the Women's Institute is the friendliest. A Christmas Montage was put on by Mrs. Thompson and some of her piana pupils. A tiny Christmas trée_was decorated with bells, SAnta Claus, Wise Men and Angles, The pupils played carols and songs appropriate for each with brief readings by Mrs. W. Archer, Mrs. C. Smith, and Mrs. V. Bailey. The children taking part were Elaine Archer, Patti and Linda Hoskin, Annette Keuning, Barry VanCamp, Marlene and Janet Parsons, Melodie and Annie Keuning, Barry and Laurie Bailey, Everyone present enjoyed their contribution to the programme. The meeting closed with O Canada followed by refreshments and a social hour. SEPTEMBER Hospital Auxiliary Meet 'The regular meeting of the Hospital Auxiliary was held on Monday with 27 members present, The ~ president Mrs. E. Davidson opened with pray- er: A new member, Mrs. "Norma Krowell was wel - comed and introduced to ° 'the other members, Minutes from the last meeting were read and. ap- proved. The Treasurer's report was read, showing an amount of $239.70 (less ex- penses) from sale of doll tickets. The Tuck Shop reported $461.17 in sales for Novem- ber. Bootee Committee report- ed having distributed 10 prs. since Oct. 24, 5 girls - 5 boys. Thank you notes were read from the recipi- ents. A letter is being sent to the Board of Governors ad- vising them that Mrs: Eileen Pugh is the: new Auxiliary representative, 'The sewing committee for January consists of Mrs. McCullough, Rita Beadle, Village residents were informed that sewer hook- ups must be made by July 23, 1973. After a "very successful summer" Scugog Shores Museum board announced the museum would remain open this year until Thanksgiving. Poor weather reduced the crowds at the Black: Mrs. Philp, Mrs. Badour, with Marion Webster and Hazel Coates to finish up what is started. The patients Christmas _ Party will be Dec. 22. A group consisting of Jeanne Elliot, Marion Bell, Elva . Elson, Marion Webster and headed by Eleanor David: son will meet Dec. 20th to "make up bags of treats from' the Auxiliary. There will also be a few. for "Meals on Wheels", The committee making favours for the trays on Christmas ~ Day requested some home-made candy & special serviettes. - Dermott 'Mary Cannon volunteered . to look after the: "wool for socks, sweaters, etc. Would anyone ' knitting for the Tuck Shop pin washing in. structions on finished gar- ment, ~The. Auxiliary will staff the Tuck Shop for the next 2 weeks. . Eleanor Davidson pre. sented Marj. McDermott with a past president's pin: and Mrs. Smith presented the retiring president with -a lovely poinsetta plant. In her own humble and intimate manner Mrs. Mec. expressed her thanks and her enjoyment of her two years as pre. sident. The meeting ad-« journed with tea and Xmas Cake e being served, : PLUMBING Sewer Some 1971 Events Recorded In The Star Month By Month Third, Annual Pineridge cuboree held at the Fair Extra police patrols kept vandalism to a minimum. NOVEMBER Three students were awarded with Ontario Schc- Connections QUALITY WORKMANSHIP d ou year. Township. JULY being affected. ments in Port Perry. AUGUST tion. Queen. County Warden John Williams. Toronto hockey player Jim: McKenny presenied the William Aldred Memorial Trophy to Jody Wil- liams as Port Perry High School's athlete of the The Port Perry STAR pilyistien a Sprei) 32. page Centennial edition. in - Plans were announced for an industrial au. division to be located south of Port Perry in Reach Plans for Port Perry adicttiont recreation area were unveiled by Dr. M. B. Dymond and Mr. Norm Cafik, -as part of Centennial celebrations. Dr. C. A. MacMaster + was- honoured by the Arena Board for his "unselfish volunteer service". ~The Reach Protective Association circulated peti- tions objecting to gravel pit operations. The Port Perry Post Office, a landmark for over 60 years will be replaced with a new modern build- ing scheduled to open in March 1972, : Declining prices in the poultry and egg business forced the shutdown of Chalet Farms, with 50 jobs Beth Evans of R.R. 4, Uxbridge was chosen Ontario County Dairy Princess. Port Perry, Reach and Scugog agreed to share the cost of a landfill garbage disposal area, that will be sed jointly by the three municipalities. With a tender of $70,000, Van Camp Contractors ~ was awarded the contract for 1971 road improve: Roswitha Malischewski travelled to New York as part of Youth Pilgrimage to United Nations. Rosei Frey was chosen Durham Dairy Princess. There was no publication on August 18, as the staff of the Port Perry STAR took a week's vaca- The Ontario government said there was no indi- cation' that a 'cancer-like disease affecting muskie in Lake Scugog could be transferred to humans. Janice Williams of Nestleton was chosen Regatta Port Perry Chamber of Commerce initiated steps to provide senior citizen housing in the Village. A gift of $2,155 for the beautification of Port Perry was left in the will of a former resident, Francis Edward Courtice. Ratepayers from Cartwright joined forees with those of Scugog in a battle to keep talked-about airport off Scugog Island. Two crossing guards were assigned to duty at the Highway 7-A crosswalks, stock Fair. Dr. Matt Dymond announced he will seek his fifth term as Queen's Park representative for Ontario County. Reg Dean, an Owen Sound native stopped in Port Perry on' "his way from yaneouved to Halifax by ~ bicycle. 2 tm Gili Mr. Glen Taylor atthoted the appointment as organist and choir master at the United Church. - Premier Wililam Davis called a provincial elec- tion for October 21. Conway Gardens Restaurant liquor with meals: On September 20, Durham College officially open- ed its new permanent buildings. y A Nomination meeting attended by Premier William Davis acclaimed Dr. Dymond as the P.C. candidate for Ontario riding. More than 300 persons attended ceremonies un- veiling a plaque in honour of the late Jimmy Frise The Honourable Arthur Laing, Minister of Public started serving Works was a special guest at the Annual Liberal Party Corn Roast held at the farm of Tony Cesaroni. Norm Cafik, M.P. and. provincial candidate Bob 'Timbers also attended. Total enrollment in the four area public schools was down slightly from last year. September enrollment at Port Perry High School was 1,128 students. Utica United Church marked its 100th anniver- sary with a special service. OCTOBER Pound charges for dogs running at large were raised from $5.00 to $10.00. - The Borelians started its second season as re- hearsals got under way for a November production of "Arsenic and Old Lace". With an election on October 21, the three candi- dates, Dr. M. B. Dymond, Harold King and Bob Timbers moved their campaigns into high gear. Sometimes' their paths crossed, such as when they answered * questions from various student bodies across the ridihg. Construction to a new addition to R. H. Cornish Public School got under way, hopefully to be com- plete by September, 1972. The "Meals on Wheels" program delivered its first meals on October 25. On October 21 - Election Day, Dr. M. 'B. 'Dymond 'was returned for his fifth term with overwhelming support. He polled 10,961 votes, more than the combined total of his two opponents. The turnout at the polls was heavy, due in part to perfect weather. Other than many reports of hydrants being.turned - on, Halloween in Port Perry passéd rather quietly. larships at Port Perry High School Commencement exercises. Rosi Frey's valedictorian address was both humorous and serious. A spectacular fire destroyed much of Stouffville's business section, amd left more than 20 persons homeless- as well. Several fire 'departments answer- ed the-alarm.- = T TE Port Perry Clerk-treasurer . submitted. his Tesig: nation effective January 1, 1972. 25 "Old Bills" were honoured guests-at a Remieti 3 brance Day Banquet at the Legion. Jack Owen had a slight problem when his seven- foot boa crawled into his record player and refused to come out. However, Jack and Ross McLean "rescued" the boa by taking the whole record player apart. A report from the Ontario Water Resources Com- - mission said the well capacity will provide for 'only 50 subdivision lots. Plans for construction of a new water supply were made. The Borelians production of "Arsenic and Old Lace" played two nights before good crowds. DECEMBER As part of an. eight-month tour 'of Cine and the United States, a New Zealand Young Farmer re- lated his experiences, and talked of farming in New Zealand and Canada when he visited Ontario County. The Animal Health Office confirmed that a skunk which attacked a dog owned by Rick Larocque was rabid. Reach Township held Municipal elections with "Sam" Oyler returned by a slim margin as reeve over Art Catton. Port Perry Snowmobile Club held its first meet- ing of the new season,.under the motto "keep snowmobiling safe". The Club members plan to enforce rules themselves if necessary, to keep the sport safe, and to improve its image with the non- snowmobiling public. A new washroom building planned for Birdseye Centre came under discussion by the Chamber of Commerce. C. of C. objected to the Village using funds for this new building that should (they said) be used for development of waterfront recreation area south of Queen Street. = = 4 On December 11, Port Perry held its annual Santa Claus Parade. The only thing missing was snow. The Borelian Theatre Group announced plans for three one-act plays to be staged late in February Charlie Harper was a double trophy winner at the Annual Rod and Gun Club Banquet. Miss Mabel Van Camp formerly of Blackstock was officially sworn to her duties, with Ontario's Sup: reme Court. She was the first woman chosen as a Supreme Court Justice. With the Christmas edition of the Port Perry STAR, many businesses wished all of you a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. A]