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1 8; iL J » | | lo £ ( This is the interior of Purdy's store in Port : Perry with Mr. E.H. Purdy serving a gentleman with.a dog. Photo courtesy Scugog Shores Museum. NOTE: Photo in last week's Star of ~~ 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 18, 1920 Armistice Day was fittingly celebrated under the auspices of the 1.0.D.E. Mrs. W.H. Harris, Regent, oc- cupied the chair. Rev. Capt. Garbutt gave the address, Reeve James Lucas spoke of the work done by the LO.D.E. Our Flag was unfurled by the standard bearer Miss Grace Davis. Music was rendered by Mrs. Em- merson, Miss Grace Davis, Miss Bull, Capt. Dickson, remember when ...¢ _.Nestleton was identified .as-Nestleton North-and = "Rev. C.F. Stent, Mr. Harold Jackson and the United Ditatd ], ¥ thought to have been taken sometime around the early 1900's. Road shown was not 7A as indicated. Thanks to Mrs. Roy Taylor for this information. * Choirs of the town. Mrs. George Jackson gave a reading. A very pleasant evening was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dobson, when the officers, teachers and scholars of the Manchester Sunday School met to show their appreciation to their daughter Annie Irene on the eve of her marriage to Mr. Allan Jackson of Scugog Island. : (Turn to page 6) ANIMAL CRUELTY During the past four weeks, the Star has reported incidents of cruelty to animals on two occasions, and this week a third is in the news. On, or about-October 5,-a- German-Shepherd-show- dog ¥ cat with three legs-in their home, ------------------ -- and pet of a Nestleton couple was apparently deliberately shot on the front yard of their home causing a wound which resulted in the animal dying. The shot, which was fired from a high powered rifle directly towards the home, caused extensive damage to the dogs hind leg. The dog died shortly after from shock. A second incident, reported only last week although it ~ took place the same weekend as the dog was shot, resulted in a cat losing its front right leg. Again, the cat was shot by a high powered rifle, although it is not known if it was the same gun that killed the dog. The owners, who live in Blackstock, took the cat to a local veterinarian who said that the damage to the bone was so extensive he could not repair it. The owners decided to have the leg amputated and now have the This story ended a little happier than that of the Nestleton couple, but still shows cause for concern in the Nag * 1 GIVE UP. WHAT DID YOu PAINT WHILE I WAS ASLEEP T * rf Pal otterbox by J. Peter Hvidsten rural areas of the township during the hunting season. The third incident, as reported elsewhere in this issue of the Star, once again involves cats. In fact, two cats cruelly lost their lives last week, dying a torturous death in the steel "grip of a hunter's trap. These two household pets wandered into a field close by their home south of Port Perry lost their lives in traps which may have been placed illegally. In each of the above incidents, owners of the pets are not only concerned for other pets, but also that children might come pray to the sick minds of those responsible for this useless slaughter of family pets. If there are irresponsible hunters roaming the fields and bushes of the Township, who take pleasure in shooting this close to inhabited areas - are the residents in the area safe? ._ I'must admit, if I lived outside of the town in an area open to hunters, I would be very concerned. And it would appear that some residents of the country are starting to take precautions when they are out for a walk ~ along the concession roads. While driving along one Township road over the past weekend we noticed several vehicles parked along the roadside with nobody in sight. I assume these were the cars and trucks of hunters who have gone into the bush hunt. JSS Alittle farther up this same road we came upon a woman out walking her dog. At first we laughed when we saw the dog dressed up in a knitted jacket which covered its neck and body, as well as the front legs. But as we drove by, it came to The bright red sweater for the dog was not only for warmth, but also for protection. After all, it would be hard for a hunter to say that he thought a dog was a deer, when it was wearing a red sweater. This type of precaution should not have to be taken by Jocal residents, but as long as they allow hunting within the township, and some crazy hunter is left to roam the countryside - it may be necessary. This is not to say that all hunters are irresponsible. That would be far from the truth. But like anything, it only takes one bad apple for the whole bunch to be called rotten, Let's just hope the bad apples can be eliminated before any more lives........ animal or human........ are claimed. _ Region District --~ yr 30 3 " a, x vy} 1, te by, LIA NTL RITE Caer eA A NYA SCR det A ST LB {0 PIGUET CRA Later Re Bh 2 SE 0 EZR Rv RP TR A 3 I Ta AT PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., November 5, 1980 -- 5 letters - Hospital future Dear Sir: On behalf of the medical staff of the Community Memorial Hospital, Port Perry, I would like to point out to you and the citizens of Scugog that the Durham Health Council is currently debating a consultants report on the future role of our Commun- ity Hospital in the care of its citizens. The District Health Coun- cil intends to hold an open public meeting on Wednes- day, November 12 at the Latcham Centre at 7:30 p.m. to hear briefs and opinions concerning the care to be rendered by our hospital in + the future. The role of our hospital in relation to obstetrical care is, of course, the most contentious issue as the con- sultants mentioned that closing the maternity unit would save operating costs. This would mean that preg- "nant mothers would have to be transported to either Uxbridge or Oshawa for their confinement. We, as a medical staff, feel that this is unrealistic and we intend to present our reasons to the D.H.C. representatives on November 12th. We are strongly supported by the local hospital board in our desire to keep an obstetrical unit open, but require public support to help convince the Health Council that this service of our hospital needs to continue. We know, in particular, that many patients come to our hospital from distances to the north and east. It appears unwise to ask a patient in labour to drive on a wintery night up to 40 to 50 miles to Oshawa to reach a hospital offering maternity service. As a medical staff, we would invite our past, present and future maternity patients to be present on November 12th, to make to make their feelings, along with ours, known to the D.H.C. representatives. "Sincerely, John I Stewart, M.D. Chief of Staff Community Memorial Hospital, Port Perry * Foolish prank Dear Sir: Through your column, I would like to appeal to the young boys who went out Saturday evening, and destroyed private property. It wasn't even Hallowe'en. Two panes of glass and a screen were ruined by the throwing of a stone, an egg was thrown at the window, cobs of corn were also found around the house that had been thrown at another window and screen. Why? Do you not realize that destroying another person's property is very much against the law? If you start - out now, at your young ages, doing these needless acts, what are your lives going to be worth in a few years? This is my private appeal, because the police are - unable to do anything this time, but should it happen again, I assume they will take further action. On behalf of every person who tries to take care of his or her own personal life and property, mind yours. By doing these senseless acts of violence, you will ruin what- ever future you may wish to have, especially when you get caught. Name withheld by request of the victim. / fy port perry star I Company Limited _-- Phone 985-7383 Serving the Township of Scugog J.PETER HVIDSTEN Publisher Advertising Manager J. B. MCCLELLAND Editor Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association and Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association Published every Wednesday by the Port Perry Star Co. Ltd., Port Perry, Ontario Authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash Second Class Mail Registration Number 0265 Subscription Rate: In Canada $10.00 per year. 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