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== RSPR - an a AR Ae Ae pour ct rt AS 5 MSS ASE pw 2a Jor ety i ma a om me API, ar "SARE vr TRANS S ICA tt rat Or De A --_-- I WE EN AN 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Feb. 27th, 1974 Readers' opinion The truth about area ambulances Reading the Star over the past few weeks, I have been shocked by the amount of misinformation presented, with the exception of Mr. Ewin's article of two weeks ago. 1 think that the smoke screen of untruth regarding the area ambulance should be removed. First, the ambulance per- sonnel in Port Perry do not have maximum training, as was suggested by a. rate- payer who neglected to re- search the matter. The mini- mum requirements were grade ten, a valid first certificate and a chauffeur's license. Today they remain the same except that now, grade twelve or mature stu- dent status is required. Once hired, the person begins his training and will go on to qualify in the various cour- ses as they become avail- able. Maximum training is never achieved in this field. It is true that some of the men at Brignall's have the minimum requirements. This only means that they do not have as many papers on the wall as they eventually will. It does not mean how- ever, that they are poor attendants. They receive a great deal of in-service train- ing from the experienced and qualified men. I thank Mr. Ewin, who truthfully said that the men at Brignall's are well trained and conscientious. I also thank the doctors and staff of Port Perry Hospital for their HA. E. Johnson OPTOMETRIST for appointment call 985-2383 or Zenith 59240 co-operation and direction. This has been of great educa- tional benefit for the men. To clear up another matter Mr. Brignall runs a privately owned ambulance service. It- is financed by the Ontario Ministry of Health, Ambu- lance Services Branch, as are all other ambulance services in the province. These services are paid for by the tax-payers. Mr. Brignall does run a very fine service. It is al- ways being improved to provide better service to the people of the area. His new garage is out of town, but not far, so that the best service can be given to any part of the area, including the town itself. The ambulance is often on "stand-by" calls, parked at different spots on about town. This provides the best service to the town during busy hours. Mr. Brignall is intensely interested in providing the best service possible for the community. He personally has taken the time and put forth the effort, and been well enough liked and thought of by his associates to be elected as a director of the Ontario Ambulance Op- erators Association. This association strives to further the quality of ambulance service in the province. The people of Port Perry area can rest assured that whatever ambulance re- sponds to their needs, the best of quick and efficient service will be provided. I hope that I have cleared some of the mess previously presented. If you are still wondering about the local service, ask someone about it, even your doctor, or go and see for yourself. A Concerned Ambulance Man 1974 and GLENELLE TRAILERS on display SEE THE ALL NEW GLENDETTE Cartwright Again this year students from Cartwright High School sponsored the Heart Fund Campaign dnd again did an exceedingly fine job by rais- ing over $1,000.00, with more canvassers to be heard from. Students were busy canvass- ing the Township Saturday Blackstockd Weekend guest of Miss Susan Sheen was her mother Mrs. Sheen of Toronto. On Wednesday the Black- stock Agricultural Society chartered a bus of the Dor- rell - Rohrer Buslines and a fine group of members atten- ded the Convention of the Ontario Agricultural Socie- ties at the Royal York. From all reports a fine time was had by all. Blackstock has lost two more of its esteemed Senior Factory Clear-out Still in effect on 1973 Trailers. Prices will never be duplicated © Saturday Mr. RA TWEE VIAN REINER IE THES students collect over $1,000 dation spent its dollars etc. dollars etc. Pictured above from left to right are the six candidates: Debbie McLaughlin, 'Wilma Wolters, Janice McLaughlin, and Sunday and by the end of the campaign, February 28, hope to exceed the $1,000.00 mark. Last year total raised was $400.00. On Friday evening the High School sponsored a dance. Over two hundred pupils were in attendence Citizens this week. On Mon- day Mrs. Annie Taylor passed away. Sympathy is extended to her two brothers John and Cecil Hamilton in this area as well as to other relatives. On Norman Edgerton passed away just one week after the passing of his sister Mrs. Annie McQuade, another of our senior Citizens. Sympathy is extended to his daughter Mrs. Harold Crawford and HEATED Come and see our newest line .,. sowRoom | PROWLER TRAILERS | s#owroowm 1 HEATED 1973 models available at reduced winter prices WHITBY 507-516 Brock St. N. 668-91 7 2 NORTH BROCK MOTOR SALES 985-3372 Hwy. 12 One mile north of Manchester and approximately $300.00 was realized. The highlight of the evening was the choosing of the Heart Queen, difficult task for the judges. Six students had been chosen and each girl gave a short talk on the subject of heart disease, how the foun- Cheryl Wright, Kathy Gunter and Chris Faint. - istrict news son Grant Edgerton, and to all other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Archer of Whitby were Sun- day guests of his mother, Mrs. Wilbert Archer. In last week's report of the Legion Public Speaking con- test, I missed Yvonne Catty's name. Yvonne spoke on Spain in Grade 7 & 8 Class and won 3rd prize. Con- gratulations, Yvonne. Also both Ann Kristensen and Susan Gunter spoke. My apologies for missing these three young ladies' names. Congratulations to Mr. and 'Mrs. Osmond. Wright who celebrated their 58th wed- ding anniversary quietly at home this week. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Thompson and family were Mr. and Mrs. Lionel VanNest and boys of Mississauga. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Taylor and Betty Jane were recent guests of Dr. and Mrs. AJ. Noble and family of Scarborough. Mrs. Jack Price returned last week from an enjoyable holiday in Florida with her parents. On Saturday evening a sur- prise housewarming party was held in honour of Ray and Linda Suggitt. This happy party was organized by Linda's cousin Mrs. Bruce Woodrow of Port Perry. Mrs. Glenn Larmer enjoyed a three-day Confer- ence at the Five Oaks Centre near paris, Ontario. Marion was one of three delegates representing Oshawa Presbytery. Several of the gentlemen curlers from Blackstock enjoyed the Walker Men's Bonspiel at Port Perry Curl- ing Club on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Taylor and Betty Jane were last Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Don Moble and family, Uxbridge. Ladies of this area are reminded of the World Day of Prayer Service at Nestle- ton United Church on Fri- day, March 1 at 2 p.m. when the guest speaker will be Mrs. Carl Down, the Presi- dent of the Oshawa Presby- terial United Church Wo- men. Mrs. Bev. Dealey and girls of Oshawa spent the week- end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dunsmoor. Ken's . many friends will be pleased to know that he is wonder- fully-improved following his eye surgery. MIXED BONSPIEL A first for this area took place last Tuesday when the Ladies' and Men's Curling Clubs combined for a mixed Bonspiel. A full: slate of twelve teams took to the keen ice which resulted in a day filled with.fun, laughs and great fellowship as well as stiff competition. Winners of the Day's Curling were Keith VanCamp, Wilma Van- Camp, Jean Mahaffy and Neil McLaughlin. In second place were Gerald and Joyce Kelly, Ross Weir and Annie Lee. . Third place winners were Roy Werry, Ellen Russell, Bruce Mountjoy and Pat Hardy while fourth place was taken by Bob Fletcher, Brenda Bryant. Tom Dean and Alice Turcott. Joyce Kelly, President of the Ladies' Club presented the "prizes after which Jim Gray, President of the Men's Curl- ing Club spoke briefly. Allin all everyone agreed that this was an event that ought to become an annual bonspiel. Last weekend Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bryans and Steve were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilkins of Hampton. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bryans and family were Saturday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Essery and girls of Courtice. Mr. R. H. Heaslip of Milton spent a few days with his a sister Mr. and Mrs. Harry VanCamp and visited other relatives in this area. (continued on page 7) !