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LL Es 459 . LY ¥ 2% 'yr | Ey $ ( : a FPR RR Second Section Volume 108 -- PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, Wednesday, Mar. 27, 1974 - No. 22 Port Perry Legion honours "Old Bills" at banquet Tradition was broken last Saturday night at Legion Branch 419, when over 200 members and guests atten- ded the annual- Old Bill's Night. This year for: the PIPER from the Uxbridge Legion Pipe Band, first time the wives of the Veterans attended the banquet. The head table was piped into the hall by Herb Bryant re a Sn ~~ -~ Sor. pt -- J op e-- Walt IP Herb 8ryant, lead the procession into the banquet hall and head table, last Saturday during the Old Bill's Night. Mileage allowances for regional employees Mileage allowances for regional employees who are required to use their car for work; and or those who do occassionally, were recom- mended by the regional finance committee. Five "flat rate" categories for employees who need their car for work were recommended. The amounts, which range from $65. per month for annual mileage of less than 5,000 to $165. per month for mileage up to 12,500 with seven cents a mile additional for miles over that figure. Employees who drive occasionally will receive 15 cents a mile, the recom- mendation added. The committee approved a motion relating to the recommendation which stipulates that these employees to receive the flat rate be confirmed by the respective standing committee of council. It was also indicated that the approach to paying mileage be reviewed annually. of the Uxbridge Legion Pipe Band and then played the "Reveilee" while the Legionaires and guests stood and payed tribute to the Old Bill's who had passed away during the year. Special guest speaker for the evening, Mr. - Bill Tanner, third vice- president, Provincial Com- mand spoke on the rehabila- tion programme that was set up after the first world war for the Canadian sol- diers returning from the second war. Others who spoke briefly were Jim Sullivan, deputy district F1 zone comman- der: Michael Hlozan, presi- dent Port Perry Legion; C.A. Glass, representing the Old Bill's; Allan Wackett, chairman of Old Bill's Night; Dave Balling- all, representing the Vet- eran Sons; and June Symes of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. ) Mr. John Maw, district F1 zone commander, chaired the evening and welcomed the 20 Old Bill's who were able to attend from the Port Perry and Uxbridge areas. Mr. Maw read the names of the Old Bill's who passed away during the year and also of those who were unable to attend. Prior to the dinner, Mrs. June Hill entertained during a cocktail hour. After the dinner and programme, a dance followed to finish the evening. Ratepayers to form in Uxbridge Twp. It was just a little over a year ago that residents fromm the townships of Reach, Scugog, Cart- wright and the village of Port Perry joined together to form a Ratepayers Asso- ciation. In that time the organization has become in- volved in many community undertakings which they feel are to be of benifit to the area. This Saturday, a busy agenda is planned for the first meeting -of the Ux- bridge Ratepayers' Associ- ation, to be held in the Music Hall in Uxbridge. The meeting, which be- gins at 8 p.m. will discuss the need for forming the group, the aims of the asso- ciation, and how they will represent the citizens. There will be an election of officers to include a president, vice-pres., secre- tary-treasurer and six di- rectors (two from each of the former townships of Scott and Uxbridge and the Town of Uxbridge). CHAIRMAN for Old Bills Night, zone commander John Maw (left) is seen here with Michael Hlozan, Branch 419 President; Bill Tanner, third vice- president, Provincial Command; and Al Wackett organizer of Old Bills Night. Area dog a future champion When your the son of a twice Canadian Champion, you have lo prove yourself (even if you are a dog). That is just what "Black" a five year old Labrador retriever did at the recent Sportsman Show held in Toronto, plac- ing second in the indoor retriever trials. "Black™ officially known as '"'Greevale: Black of Drambuie,"" is owned and has been trained since a pup by Mr. Jim Green, of Greenbank who has just been a resident of the area Since last July. "I have been very fortu- hate, he said, some people go through three or four dogs before they get a good one, and here I am with my first one proving to be a champion." National When "Black" is entered into a contest it is known as IMield Trials." The aim of field trials is to simulate natural hunting conditions and the dogs must find birds that have been sup- posedly shut out of the air. The only guidance the dogs get from the trainer is through hand signals and whistle commands. Jim has a second dog, "Byron Hills Rahontisi Erha" also known as "Black and both dogs are trained in the fields behind 'his home as well as the Nonquon River Provincial Hunting Area. Seeks presidency David B. Weatherhead announced today he will run for the Presidency of the Liberal Party in Ontario at the annual meeting to be held in Sudbury, April 26 - 28. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto, the Osgood Hall, Law School, and is a partner in the century old Toronto legal firm of Weatherhead and Weatherhead. Mr. Weatherhead lives with his wife Anne, their three sons and two daugh- ters in the Toronto suburb of Willowdale. The family enjoy weekends on their farm at Thornbury Ontario. PROUD DOG AND MASTER. "'Black" seemed very proud as he came around the house clutching a live duck in his mouth. When Black picks a bird up he will not harm it but will hold it securely so it will not get away. Jim Green, owner and trainer of the dog is seen here with Black." 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