The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

ERS ad was completed as far 't Hope by 1799 and ex- to Kingston in 1801. The yas built a mile or two rom the shore of Lake ) for military reasons and pe the marshes found at uth of the streams empty- o the lake. way Number 2 for the art, follows the route of rly road. Unlike its mod- unterpart however, the ndas Street had no sys- | maintenance and was able for many months of ar. It was seldom used transportation of goods the navigation season ake shipping carried such iii WHITBY DAY - BY - DAY Religion, Life Awards | Presented A WHITBY (Staff) -- A large, group of young people were presented with Religion . and Life Emblems at the Sunday morning service at St. Mark's United Church. Those respon- sible for instruction were Mrs. T. Wilcox, E. Quantrill, L, Pen- found, F. Milligan and C. Mesh- | er. Those who received the) awards were: | Brownies -- Nancy English, Marlene Ann Cain, Debbie Les- lie, Loraine McKay, Cindy Lor- ing, Ellen Lonsdale, Robin Kozak, Beverly Atkinson, Susan Davies, Janice Beadle, Leslie Ann Hayes, Catherine Brough- ton, Joan Mitchell. Guides -- Anita Gerritson, t St. Marks Wolf Cubs "A" Pack -- year 1, Donny Nimigon, Terry Mol-| lon, Barry Harding, Tim Lint- ner, Wayne Murkar; year 2, Doug Duffy, Jeff Bentley, El- lert Eekma, Richard Gerhardt, Bob Brandon; year 3, Gary Mollon, Steven Church, Larry Harris, John Turner. Wolf Cubs '"'B" Pack -- year'1, Brian Millar, Mark Millar, Timmy Elliott, David Wall, Ken Freek; year 2, David Gartshore, David Milligan, Chris Reed; vear 3, Kent MacCarl, Tim Quantrill; ist Port Whitby, Steven Edwards, Boy Scouts -- year 1, David Thwaites, George Thwaites, Larry Harding, Thomas Mesh- Heather Holroyd, Barbaraier, John McEwen, James Mc- 4 ARA NAME FROM SPANISH LANGUAGE This article relating to the history of Ontario County deals with the settlement and development of Mara Town- ship. The second most 'northerly township in Ontario County, Mara, derived its namé@from the Spanish language. It \was first surveyed in part in 1821 by J. G. Chewitt. The survey was completed in 1836 by Robert Ross and up to that time there was only a sparse settlement along the lakeshore. The land, at that time, had the appearance of being, for the most part cedar swamp. As it was cleared it was seen to consist of excellent clay and clay loam soil. With drainage the township proved to be a most fertile farming area and with the passage of time pros- perous farming communities sprang up. In more. recent years the shores of Lakes Simcoe and Dalrymple became the sites of summer cottages. FIRST SETTLER As early as 1823 Patrick Cor- rigan, an Irishman, took up his abode in the wilds on Lot 15, Concession 7. He was followed in 1827 by Arthur Kelly. They were followed by the Cameron, McDonough, McDermott, Mc- Grath, McLennan, MacDonald and MacKinnon families. There was a large Irish population in the central area; while High- land Scotch were numerous in the north and south portions of the township. The Townships of Mara and Rama was formed in 1850. Rec- ords show the accounting at that time was in sterling. The union of the two townships continued until 1868 with Mara Township holding its first nomination meeting in Fox's Schoolhouse Dec. 21, 1868. The first council meeting was held in the Milling- ton Hotel, Jan. 18, 1869. The first reeve of the united townships was Michael Mce- Donough; while the first reeve of Mara Township was Philip McRae. ATHERLEY PIONEER Alexander Kennedy, who built saw and grist mills, was a pioneer of the Atherley area; while James P. Foley, who came to the township in 1860, built around him the village of Brechin. Both men served as reeve of the township. The first bridge, joining Mara and the County of Ontario with Orillia and the County of Sim- coe, was built across the nar- rows at Atherley about 1853. In 1857 .the Centre Road pushed north through Mara and con- nected with this bridge. In 1827 McDonald Cameron of Thorah Township proposed a system of carrying letters from the "front" to the back town- ships. Permission was granted by the Aostmaster General and Kenneth Campbell began walk- ing between the post offices near Whitby and Thorah, a trip he made once a fortnight. He was followed in later years by a man on horseback. In 1840 a post office was opened at Prince Albert and in 1848 a mail stage started to op- erate, By 1852 there were post offices in Port Perry, Manches- ter and Epsom. Letters, it is siad, often remained unclaimed for long periods so they had to advertise in a newspaper. Postage was collected from the receiver. The rate charge was as follows: nine cents for half an ounce taken 60 miles; 14 cents for half an ounce taken 100 miles and 32 cents for the same going 500 miles. THE OSHAWA TIMES, Monday, June 12, 1967 5 Brooklin Park Opened By Reeve Heber Down BROOKLIN (Staff) -- The the heat, the crowd at the park official opening and dedication, was not as large as expected. of the Brooklin Community} One of the features of the Park, one of the townships two|event was the flower show, centennial projects, was held|antique show and home bake Saturday afternoon with a large|sale held in the community crowd in attendance. irena, Among the antiques were The park, which has been|many of the farm tools used equipped with new playground| during pioneer days. These in- equipment and new washrooms,|cluded a grindstone, propelled was opened by Reeve Heber) by pedals, old quilts, a machine Down of Whitby Township. The| which bored the holes in beams official opening of Willow Park,|in which wood pegs were in- in the Garrard Road Area, the|serted during the construction other township centennial pro-jof barns, and a_ brass bowl, ject, will be held June 24. three feet in diameter used for The celebration opened with ajthe making of apple butter. parade from the senior school.| In the evening a capacity The school children had a/audience attended the variety beautiful float with a centennial concert held in the township theme; while Kinoven Lodge,|hall. Such was the interest Independent Order of Odd Fel-| created by. this event that lows, had a decorated truck! many were unable to gain ad- don, Pe y Brandon,|Ewen; year 3, Barry Taylor, jati bebacics jMeé Brenda Bridge "fecw Jenkins, | Jeffrey 4 Tanghe : Senger nL iit Te vt vn be igen the mat irk ie as mission. One of the er vle of 1 Scat , : ¢ : nas played) the program were the selections Janet Kingerly. Turner. | ship would be staged in five|in taking school children to at-| presented by the Centennial different areas designated by tend sessions of the United Na-|sSingers, a choir made up of the natural watersheds of the!tions in New York. Brooklin, Garrard Road and township. He said he was con-| 'The parade was led by mem- Sinclair School pupils who sang : agg eth pmgg ontiage Bigs bers of the township council,|recently at Expo in Montreal. gibe tf : -!riding in an open car. Also tak- -- a ee government for the ex-|ing fart ig bands and a {\tensive services that would be large number of children in required in the township. costume with decorated bicycles '}TAX BURDEN }and doll carriages. A horse and) '| The reeve, who was re-elect-/OUSSy with its occupants in ed to the executive of the On-| Period costume also attracted tario Mayors and Reeves As-| much attention as did the origi '\sociation last month, said that | nal fire truck used in the area the executive, in a meeting| During the afternoon in the with Ontario Prime Minister | Park a series of tug-of-war con- '| John Robarts, had advised Mr, | tests as well as con.petitions for |Robarts that the municipal fi- the children were held. Due to *|nancial burden on Jow tax-pay-|r nn Church Marks Second Anniversary Gardenview United Churchjhome of Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth} celebrated its second anniver-|Hobbs for a social hour, Light sary with a special commem-|refreshments were served by! orative service conducted b y|the ladies and several group, » Rev. William Patterson, thej|pictures were taken as momen-| i present Minister and Reverend|tos of the occasion. Thomas York, the former and} Fond farewell were exhang- first Minister. jed with Mr. and Mrs. York who Mr. York preached the ser-|will leave shortly to take a mon taking as his text the well-|post in the Queen Charlotte Is- known 'For God so Loved the/lands. The congregation recal World that he gave His Only|led with pride the achievements} Begotten Son'. jof Gardenview since it was The choir under the direction | formed two years ago. of Mrs. Joyce Bain sang "No| A Cub and Scout Pack is man is an Island" and "God|thriving. The United Church} So Loved The World'. Mrs.|Women and Hi-C Club are| COOPER'S TEXACO VACATION TIRE SALE The Famous DELUXE UP?" UL ittle Man' ay Gain Awards y DON O'HEARN NTO (CP) -- Horse y awards are to be di- more towards the little the future. And for this man should have at least ratitude, ouse had its annual con- about the awards given jers of race horses. is usual the controversy on E. P.. Taylor. 1e biggest breeder of vbred horses in Ontario, ylor, under the system | in giving the grants, ays received a_ lion's , not being exactly poor, ie him an automatic tar- riticism really has not operly directed. For if y has been wrong it has e system of giving the ) NOT TAKE RAP itter how wealthy he is, flor cannot legitimately 'ized for taking money awarded him. cial Treasurer Charles ghton has finally recog- is. d the house -- though as er is still under discus- didn't give details--that em is to be changed. yuse itself generally has that the awards should 1 scognized that there has 'at improvement in rac- intario in recent. years. 0, of course, that this lly has meant consid- nore revenue for the e members have felt awards should be going o smaller breeders, ra- n to men of recognized uch as Mr. Taylor and 1ythe. BE DIRECTION t seems, is probably the | the changes program . Mr, MacNaughton in- this, thought not abso- ymmitting the govern- stual form of the pro- ay depend on what ac- + federal' government ial talks federal Agri- Minister J. J. Greene ly has indicated that may participate in the it does a big share of y will go the little man, es Mr. Taylor may be even though he may be tle money. For he has for a lot of unfair cri- Bain also gave a reading 'What is God'. | Howard Doner presented Mr.) York with a copy of the United Church hymnary with music to honor his recent ordination Following the service the congregation gathered at the strongly supported and very ac-) tive in their church and lay) affairs. Even though it has been) in existance only a short tin.e,| plans are well along to erect} a permanent church on the hill) behind the county court build- ing overlooking Whitby. Oneness Of Humanity Stressed By Minister The unity and the fact of one- ness of humanity was stressed by the Hon. M. B, Dymond, On- tario minister of health, at the Centennial Service held in West- minster United Church.'A capa- city congregation attended the service. Greetings from Whitby Town- ship were brought by Reeve Heber Down; while Mayor Des- mond Newman of Whitby ex- pressed the good wishes of the town. : During the service the Bible was read by four young people of the congregation in English, French, Dutch and German. Anthems were sung in English and Latins All three guests noted with interest this empha- sis on our cultural heritage from many nations. BUILT NATION Dr. Dymond said that if we read the history of our own nation we will see that, had it not been for the part the church has played, Canada would not be the nation that she is today, headed for the high destiny which is hers. He stressed that it is increasingly evident that the church has a relevant role today. He reminded the congre- gation that there are untapped sources of power in the church, namely, the laity. Without the complete involvement of every- one the church cannot move forward in full power. The commission of Christ, Needham Wins Humor Award ORILLIA, Ont. (CP) -- Col- "umnist Richard Needham. of the Toronto Globe and Mail was presented with the 1967 Leacock Award for Humor Sat- urday night for his book, Need- ham's Inferno. | About 400 admirers of the) late Stephen Leacock, some of) said Dr. Dymond, is to all of us. There are cynicism, up- heaval, uncertainty, fear, and frustration in the church, due to sloth and carelessness. Some say God is not dead, but the church is. Neither is true. God is not dead but we are often blind to His will and purpose. The church is not an insular community. The world is not "out there" but "right: here." There is no world event which does not involve God. The faith- ful, earnest, responsible church member is the best citizen. CAN GO FORWARD God can breathe into the 'dry bones' of our society the breath of life. If we respond to God's challenge, our nation, under His guidance can go forward to reach the high destiny that is hers, he said. Dr. Dymond said that there is need for change in the church, as in all areas of life, but we cannot change the basic princi- ples laid down in the Bible which, as guide lines for suc- cessful living, have stood the tests of time and change. ROLE OF CHURCH Reeve Down. reminded the congregation the important role of the church, with its em- phasis on an attitude of serv- ice and co-operation in the mak- ing of a community. Recalling the past, he said he was born on what is now Highway 401 and challenged the gathering to continue to play an important role in fostering brotherhood and co-operation, Mayor Newman emphasized the responsibility of the church to work for the public good. He said Canada's centennial year is a year of memorial, informa- tion and dedication. He. said there is a need for a commu- nity to be whole and _ there must be a point of association of electors and electors from which we must go forward to build -- brick on brick -- a wall of understanding, so that 100 years from now our efforts will be revered and our children may point with pride to our While horses are not as numerous on farms as they once were, there was a good display at the Spring Fair YOUTHFUL EXHIBITOR PROUD OF HIS HORSES held at Brooklin, Seen here is Harold Mountjoy, 10, proudly displaying his mare and foal in one of the show classes. --Oshawa Times Photo PICKERING (Staff) - The industrial boom is finally be- ginning to show concrete signs of happening in Pickering Town- ship. Industries are needed and Reeve Clifford Laycox makes no bones about it. The present industrial ratio between residen- tial and industrial development is unevenly balanced with 13 per cent industrial assessment and a whopping 87 per cent in resi- dential development. The reeve says when he ach- ieved his position three years ago the ratio was 93-7. He ad- ded that he expects industrial assessment to more than double in the next year. GLASS FACTORY The signs are all there. In- dustries are moving in, At the present time two 6,000 square foot factories are clearing land north of the Base Line off Brock Road. A 25,000 to 30,000 square foot factory for Canad- ian Libby Owens Co, Ltd. will be under construction this year on the Brock Road, south of achievements. the Base Line. Locating on a Pickering Reeve Sees Industry Boom Soon 40-acre parcel of land the com- pany is expected to increase its initial plant to a factory en- compassing 150,000 square feet within the foreseable future. The Libby Owens Co. will be producing glassware at its site as soon as its east end Tor- onto plant is sold. The township may also be dealing with a giant Japanese electronic manufacturer, with headquarters in Tokyo, which will be visiting sites for its Can- adian headquarters in Pickering Township next month. SUPREME ALUMINUM located on @ $7 acre parcel in the township with a square foot factory is expected to make a move to expansion soon and the General Electric The Supreme Aluminum firm, | 20,000 | factory is expected to double to 27,000 square foot factory. There is another manufacturer interested in locating in the Brock oad, Base Line area with a 1000,000 square foot building. Reeve Laycox predicted the balance would swing rapidly in the near future towards indus- trial assessment. He suggested that the ratio in five years could be 26 per cent industrial and commercial compared with 74 per cent residential. "We can't eliminate the 60-40 teeve, referring to a develop- ment consisting of 40 per cent industrial or commercial assis- sment. | ._ The Reeve warned against higher taxes in the township and said that if not another house was built in the town- ship in the next. year the rate for 1968 would still have to go up about 6 mills. NEXT METRO BOROUGH Reeve Laycox predicted that Pickering Township would be- come the next borough in Met- ro Toronto. 'Metro will not be interested in the township for the next 10 years but after that it will comprise the next borough', said Mr. Laycox. He also sug- gested that Ajax and Picker- ing village would be annexed when the time dictated it. Mr. Laycox said the town- '|the power of the elected rep- :|resentatives in municipalities to '| those people appointed to var- } | ious : | commissions. jalso asked the premier for a ers, especially in the field of | education taxes, was becomittig| too great. | The association were advis-| ed by the premier that the} Smith report on taxation would be released this summer and| the association asked the gov-| ernment to cease the erosion of | autonomous boards and The association asked the) provincial government to take! a clearer,stand-on the respons- ibility of the government in the over - all provincial plan and in particular in the field of re- One-Stop DECORATING SHOP N 9,99 Rood Hexerd Guerontes, First Tire Regulor Price, Wallpaper end Murals Second Tire For Only Custom Draperies e e Lifetime @ Broadioom e e Expert Wheel Boloncing & C.LL, Points and Varnishes Front End Alignment, Benjamin Moore Paints Use Your Texaco Credit Card Up te 12 Months To Pay, DODD & SOUTER ' DECOR CENTRE LTD. PHONE 668-5862 107 Byron St. S., Whitby Cooper's Texaco 410 Ritson Rd. N, 56 Bruce 8, 725-8033 723-9632 gional planning. TOTAL APPROACH | Premier Robarts, at the meet- | ing, was asked to take a total| approach to the province and) not allow piecemeal legislation | for each individual municipal: | ity. The mayors and reeves) NOW IS THE TIME TO CALL Take advantage of it! 24 hour ser- vice; and radio dispatched trucks elways ready to serve you. clear cut statement of policy. Premier Robarts indicated that he was willing to meet! with the association executive after the Smith Report is re-| leased and before too much} had been done on it. Mr. Robarts also expressed his desire, at the meeting, to meet four times annually with the mayors and reeves, said Reeve Laycox. ment in the township depended largely on the people and on township council. He warned that council cannot play lightly with potential developers in the township and that they remain flexible in planning in order to accommodate industries quick- ly and service them economic- ally. minister of economics and de- velopment, Hon. Stanley Ran- dall, had assured him recently that the provincial government would stand by the township| as a financial backstop in its expansion program. | It would appear, from all) external signs, Pickering Town- ship is on the move. The reeve said the develop-| Reeve Laycox added that the| Fuel Oil Budget Plan Available OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE! McLAUGHLIN COAL& 923.3481 King 8, W. SUPPLIES NOW PLAYING One Complete Program Each Evening STARTING AT 7:30 BROCK WHITBY | SUZANNE LEIGH -- FRANK FINDLEY Both Features Recommended os ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ALSO -- SECOND FEATURE ATTRACTION "THE COLLECTOR" in Color -- Begins 7:30 Starring -- Samantha Eggor -- Terence Stamp i of development" said the i Need An Oii Furnace? CALL PERRY 723-3443 DAY OR NIGHT them from as far away as Chi-| cago, saw editor Richard J.| Doyle of the Globe and Mail present the award to Mr. Need- ham at the annual awards ban-} quet. | poFALSE TEETH Rock, Slide or Slip? FASTEETH, an improved powder to be sprinkled on upper or lower plates, holds false teeth more firmly \o place. Do not slide, sg or Riga No gummy, , pasty taste or tooling FASTEETH isalkaline (non- acid). Does not sour. Checks "plate odor breath". Get FAS' at irug counters everywhere. BINGO || RAE R. JONES et the | Columbus Club | 133 Brock St. N. | WHITBY | EVERY | TUES. NIGHT | Doors Open at 7 P.M. ff Admission 50¢ ! No Children Under 16 Years | ef age please, Bingo Starts at 8 P.M. SHARP | tiled 4-piece bathroom, and Jones to Inspect. Residence 668-4003 REALTOR BUY OF MONTH $14,800 -- $2,500 Down Five and one-half rooms, all beautifully decorated, shining hard- wood floors. Three bedrooms, large living-room with dining orea, @ bright modern kitchen, Call Mr. Oftice 668-8841 2 (2 doors east of Whitby 218 Dundes St. £., Whitby Phone 668-8826 JUST AS NICE INSIDE AS OUT... Is what you will say after seeing this 5 room brick bungalow with built-in garage on one of the nicer fiinshed Oshawa Courts near Garden View North. If you. are interested in having a home where neighbors cooperate to have well trimmed lawns and neat landscaping -- you will enjoy this location. Notice the rustic wooded area to the rear and the loving care given to the healthy shrubbery, also fine young trees for summer shade. Surprises galore inside with extra large kitchen, cozy open fireplace of stone construction, built-in stove and oven and many other features. Come -- See and be convinced ! Gordon Osborne | REALTY OFFICES TO SERVE YOU Post Office) 48 Simcoe St. $., Oshowe Phone 728-5157 (Opposite Oshawa Post Office) H easy cleaning, appliance out- STAR |491 RITSON RD. S. kkk Te KKaKKK MOFFAT RANGES Infinite heat switches, spill- proof cooking surface for let, variable broil control, automatic high-speed oven preheat, removable oven door, porcelain enamel fin- ish, MODEL 24M20 129 MODEL 24M25 White $135. MODEL 24M25 Copper with window *149 FURNITURE and APPLIANCES 723-3343 *