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FRIDAY, AUGUST 18th, 196? subscription Eaa°00 .,... Surrounded by a bevy of beauties at Northport Park Centennial ceremonies last weekend is Prince Edward County’s most famous resident, hockey star Bobby Hull. Left to right, Miss Barbara Doxsee, County Dairy Prim Northport Centennial Event , .9 Mr. :1 Year; Single Copies 10 Cents lil‘ ,, l County Centennial Queen, Miss Mary Harrison, Hull; Miss Dominion of Canada, Donna Barker of. Toronto; Lake Ontario Regional Development Council’sl Princess Cleanwater, Miss Yvonne Hewie. One Of County's Finest In one .0! the more colorful Centennial celebrations around Prince Edward County this year, Sophiasburngh Township residents of all ages turned out in full force for the ofllclal opening of their new park at Northport on Satur- iday. The Weather was perfect for the opening and many other activities 'dm‘mg the alternoonwwarm and still. with enough light cloud cov- Vet to keep the sun from beating down. ‘ Mayor H. J. McFarland of Pic~ ton. one of the many dignitaries present, could not help comment- ing on the weather and credited it to the prayers of the Rev. W. yon Boetticher. minister of the Bophileburgh charge. "I know my prayers do not go that high." he quipped. “and I don't think Norris Whitney's (M LA} go much higher," The crowd. many dressed in suitable centennial costume, was estimated at well over 1.200, with most present attending early to ienjoy the opening chicken barbs» cue put on by the Junior Farmers and catered to by the ladies of Bethesda. Providing lively background music for the chickenepickers-Was the band of HMCS Carleton, tourr ing the ’area as part of the Can- adian Armed Forces Centennial activities, The band also provided another musical interlude later in the afternoon. Highlight of the day came when Township Reeve Donald .Kotcha new and the lovely .Donna Bal‘ké‘l‘v Miss Dominion of Canada. who recently took part in the Miss Universe pageant. joined to all the red ribbon. signifying the park opening. The spacious grounds on the shore of the Bay of Quinte. JUSi east of 'Big Island. offer ample room for picnicing, sports and sheltered swimming. The township adopted the Park as its Centennial project and has ‘Dut much effort into the ground over the past months. ' Decorating the entrance to the Dark is a huge Centennial emblem With pictures portraying various facets of recreation. donated by the Department of Lands and Forests. MISS CANADA , Exuding 'warmth and charm. Miss Dominion of Canada, in a few remarks related how she is representing all the people of Can- ada and their ancestors. “I am proud of all of you people for the way you are demonstrating that you are loyal Canadians," she said. “and I hope you can be proud of- me," . . The program lost a little of its glow when Reeve Kntchapaw had to announce the lastvminute can- cellation of a special demonstration and show which was to be put on by the RCAF from Canadian Forc- es ‘Base. Trenton. The base's search and rescue personnel became involved the Same morning in the search for a missing plane, said ReevevKotch- apaw. However, there were many other events on the program. Besides the thrilling music by the HMCS Carleton band. there was a spec tn’cular one-nine marathon swim~ ming competition, a precision drill Mr. Kotcha-paw served the township as councillor for six years and four as reeve. One of the towxiship‘s centennial your projects was the opening of the fine park at Northport and pro grass during his terms as wove included opening or the Quinta Skyway and the new central sc-hool. Mr. Kotchapow Was recom- mended for the honor by tho present Snphiasburgh iDownahlp Council. M w V ; Hi: _ display and jeep assembly demonv stration by a group from the Hastings and Prince Edward Regi, ment and other guest stars, in- cluding National Hockey League star and Sophiasburgh resident, Bobby Hull. The swimming marathon drew four entries who placed in the following order: Melvin Williams, representing Hillier, time 19 mm utes. 20 seconds; Miss Mary This- sen. representing North Marys. burgh. 21:10; Miss Pamella Thom- pson. representing Sophiasbupgh' 22:40; Harold Storms. represent- ing South Marysburgh, 27:05. D. KOTCHAPAW'; GETS MEDAL DDNALD KGTGHAF‘AW Northport. has received a can- ride Centennial Medal in we ognitlon of “outstanding service" to the community.