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; ---- ps ik 2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 16,, 1995 "Seugog' Ss Ee HH P o Newspaper c of Choice" Stolen van used for haul, cops say Durham Regional Police are inves- tigating a break, enter and theft occurrence in Port Perry last Monday night (May 8) that saw thieves make off with an estimated $35,000 worth of merchandise. t's believed a van stolen from a local business the same night and found later in Hamilton was used to cart off the massive haul from Sears Canada and Jim's Enterprises, police said. Thieves forced a back door to gain entry to the Scugog St. stores some- time overnight Monday and stole a Thieves make off with huge haul from Port Perry stores large quantity of goods including electronic equipment 'such as televi- sions, VCRs, and migrowave ovens, as well as clothing and other items, police said. The same night a cube van was stolen from Allen's Siding in Port Perry's industrial park, police said. Contents of the van were tossed out at the industrial park and the truck removed from the scene. The van was found last Tuesday in Hamilton. An investigation into the robbery continues. : 450g Smoked Sausage s7sg "Rod/Gun Club gives $500 to residents Armour McMillan, president of the vilia Council and Margaret Charland, treasurer of the Nursing Home Council, were grateful when David - Larmour, president of the Port Perry Rod and. Gun Club handed over a cheque for $500 to ease the. financial loss after a recent theft at the home. By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Residents ~~ of = Port Perry Community Nursing Home ai illa got a helping hand this week as the Port Perry Rod and Gun' Club 5 donated $500 to the residents to help them get back on their feet after a as. trips and other events. Nursing theft at the facility last week.. Members of the gun club were angry when they read about the ¥ {1 | theft, which saw thieves make. off | with the proceeds from the Nursing Home and Villa Spring Bazaar, and wanted to show their support to the" residents. : "We couldnt believe 'someone would do this and we kno how important- these trips are [to the residents. We wanted to hel club said. "There are lots of service clubs out there who can also help," Mr. out," John Williams, past president of. the ~ "Rip- 'Off Fund" ia 1, by Williams said. | i ; The gun club is issuing a a challenge "to all other service clubs in Scugog to meet or beat their donation to the residents. The spring bazaar is, the 'home's ~.annual® fundraiser which money: for residents' activities such home staff were shocked when they we to work May 8 to 4;thieves;;had gained 'access to the 1 uilding through' an office window and made off with the cash. An investigation is continuing, but the -money cannot be replaced as cash is not insured at the facility. Both the Nursing Homé and Villa ~ will be holding a- "May Day Yard Sale", with all proceeds going to the on May 26. Donations to the! yard and bake sale - 'would be greatly appreciated by the staff and residents. raises VISIT THE SHINGLE PAC SECTION AT THE DELI te do IAT IN iad BY 1 Loaves 4.49. y SCHNEIDERS Popular ¥ 100g - 10) > i SCHNEIDERS | Spiced Ham 170 4.99/b. [mr in effect oh May 14 - May 20 \(» FIREWORKS FOR SALE For the 10th Year - 100 Different Varieties - Factory Fresh & 100% Replacement Guaranteed Located 7A between Port Perry & Blackstock - Open May 11 - 22 - Phone ahead & we'll prepare your neighbourhood packages For more information Call 986-5105 @0 5)! oeH 2 LlodpiedS Due to the holiday weekend the Port Perry Star will be published Wednesday, May 24. Advertising deadline for classifieds will change to 11:00am. we hope you have a safe holiday weekend! PO .