Ontario Community Newspapers

Port Perry Star, 6 Sep 1972, p. 16

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6_- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Aug. 30,1972 Hurricane damage (continued Abarhandhouseof Mrs. F. Tabb on the 10th Conces- sion suffered extensive dam- age. The barn was almost completely destroyed with the roof caved in and parts of walls still standing. Pieces of the barnsmashed against her house fifty feet away. Her living room and front porch were littered with smashed glass and hunks of wood. A ten-foot length of the front verandah wall was lifted off the concrete footings. Mrs. Tabb was visiting neighbours when the storm hit, and on Monday morning was still visibly upset by the damage. "I just don't know how this happened,' she said repeatedly. "I just don't know." She had been without power or phone since the storm, and her kitchen clock had stopped at 1:18 (Sunday morning.) On a road just south of the 10th concession, a whole row of trees had been up-rooted, and Township work crews were clearing the debris from the road Monday morn- ing. 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The twister was travelling at high speed, as those persons who suffered the property damage said every- thing seemed to happen in less than a minute. Longtime residents in the area said they have never seen any- thing like it before. - - The twister occurred dur- ing an intense electrical storm which hit a wide area of southern Ontario early Sunday morning. Hail was in some areas, causing destruction to grain and corn fields. Mr. Stan Taylor, who lives east of Blackstock said some fields "won't even be worth cutting." y Although the force of the storm was intense, there has been no loss of life or personal injury as a result. Property damage was extensive. The total amount is not known, as owners are now waiting for estimated from their re- spective insurance agents. from Us R This twisted hunk of metal is part of what's left of a 60 by 36 barn owned by Al Martens near Burketon after it was hit by a hurricane early Sunday morning. Smaller pieces of the steel structure were carried as far away as 300 yards. A arena of Mr. John Bilida was flattened by the twister. The barn in the rightof the picture was not damaged. Epsom "News Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rubel of Port Colborne visited Mrs. F. Munro last Thursday. Sunday School will re-open on September 10th at 10:15 a.m. U.C.W. will meet at Utica, Tuesday, September 5th. Group 3 in charge. Epsom Anniversary will be September 17at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Jas. Bushell willconduct the service. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wilson of Trenton visited their Aunt Mrs. F. Munro also called to see Mr. and Mrs. Ray Munro. Mr. Ron Asling and Mr. Walter Asling called on Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Asling, Mr. and Mrs. Don Asling and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Armstrong. We wish a speedy recovery to Mrs. Moffat. Danny is spending a few days with his friend Tommy Armstrong while mother is in the hospital. The Wilson families at- tended the Wilson-Wilson Wedding at Uxbridge Baptist Church on Saturday. On Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilson called on Mr. and Mrs. Jack Simpson. A surprise party for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. H. Ashton called on Mr. Horace Searle at the Uxbridge Hospital then had supper with Mr. and Mrs. large riding Barry Bushell and girls. Mr. Donald Asling con- ductedservice at Zephyr then had lunch with Dr. Pat Asling and Ivan. We are sorry to hear Mr. David McKinley of Oshawa is not well. Miss Sandra Scott has returned to Oshawa after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kerry under the Rural-Urban exchange. Mr. Alf Parrott of Wick called on Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kerry. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rogers and two grand- children of Bowmanville and Mrs. Rogers of Brooklin were also Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Kerry. : Mrs. W. Kerry's cousin Mr. Bill Keach of Toronto was a week-end visitor at the Kerry home. Our best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wilson on their recent marriage. With proper training, most pets' natural instinct to bite will be under control, St. John Ambulance advises. But don't expect the impossible. When provoked, hurt, fright- ened or confused, a pet's instinct sometimes get the better of his training and he snaps. eesor Fuel & Lumber PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - 985-7951 ROXY THEATRE 90.4: 123] v]¢]: RY ORK Thurs, Fri, Sat. Mat, Sun. Night, Aug. 31, Sept. 1-23, Walt Disney Double Bill "LADY AND THE TRAMP" 7:15 and "SON OF FLUBBER" 9:00, Fred MacMurray. Please Note: Matinee Double Feature at 1 pm. We will not be open Sat. Night. Both features will play Sun. night. Also we will be closed Mon, Tues, Wed. Sept. 456. For this Occasion Only we are not open Sat. Night nor Mon., Tues., Wed. We regret any inconvenience but we are hockey fans. Coming Next Week-End Clint East- wood in "JOE KIDD", PUBLIC NOTICE SELECT COMMITTEE ONTARIO OF THE LEGISLATURE on the Ontario Municipal Board INVITATION TO SUBMIT WRITTEN BRIEFS On June 30th, 1972, the Ontario Legislature appointed a Select Committee to examine inquire into and report upon the Ontario Municipal Board and to make recommendations on: (a) the purpose, object and functions of the Ontario Municipal Board. (b) the jurisdiction of the Ontario Municipal Board. (c) the structure and organization of the Ontario Municipal Board. (d) the procedures and practices of the Ontario Municipal Board. (e) the procedures by way of appeal from the orders and rulings of the Ontario Municipal Board, including appeals by way of petitions to the Lieutenant Governer in Council. (f) the relationship of the Ontario Municipal Board in the discharge of its responsibilities with the Provincial Government, local government and the individual citizen. The Committee invites written briefs from individuals and organizations who may wish to present information, opinions or suggestions regarding any of the above matters relating to the Ontario Municipal Board. Briefs must be submitted by September 15th, 1972 to the Clerk of the Committee, Box 233, Main Parliament Building, Toronto 182, Ontario. . John P. MacBeth, Q.C., M.P.P., Chairman Alex McFedries Clerk

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