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4- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 31, 1996 Police warning of fs ~ dangerous roads Durham Regional Police have issued a warn- ing to local motorists of difficult and changing road conditions after a recent rash of accidents. Between Dec. 24 and Dec. 29, police reported 11 accidents in the area, and all were due to poor road conditions. There were two two- car collisions, and the rest were single vehicle acci- dents. "With the continuing thawing, melting and freezing we are urging everyone to use extreme caution when driving," said Sgt. Ken Hudson, 26 Division. Deer a hazard Police are also encour- aging people who drive during the early morning or late evening hours to watch for deer on and to the side of area roads. According to police, two deer were struck during the last weekend when they were crossing road- ways. The deer were hit on Concession Road and Durham Rd. #2. Counterfeit found Durham Police report that on Dec. 27, at Manchester Convenience, a man attempted to buy cigarettes with a counter- feit $50 bill. At approximately 1:45 p.m. a man described as 35-45 years in age, 5'2", 1501bs with short black hair and a slight accent attempted to buy a $3.25 pack of cigarettes. The clerk assessed the bill and told the man that it was counterfeit. The customer took the bill back and left. The clerk took down the license number of the man's vehicle and con- tacted the police. The car was a green 1996 Plymouth Breeze, four-door, rental from Niagara Falls. Police are investigat- ing. Country Snowmobile fire Police were called out when a man's snowmobile caught fire Friday. The man was from Scugog Point Crescent and was riding his machine at Morrison's Lane on Dec. 27 at approx- imately 12:15 when the incident occurred. He jumped off when the fir started. : 9) Thank you to the many friends of North Durham Hospice for your ongoing support. Hospice offers a special way of caring for people who have a terminal illness. Staff and Vo home or hos teers provide assistance in the al and serve the family as a unit. There is no fee for our service. North Durham Hospice is a non-profit, le organization, funded in part by and general donations from Is, churches, service clubs and bequests. PO. 1281, Uxbridge, LOP INS (905) 852-4461 or 1-800-903-6999 INSURANCE BROKERS INC. NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 9a.m. - 12 noon In order to serve our clients better Personal attention to all of your general needs. 34 Water St. Port Perry 985-8471 Fax: 985-9814 be . "A it was a time for reminiscing Public School on Dec. 17 as the tiny school commemorated its 120th anniversary. Over 100 former stu- dents, teachers and principals came to tea to celebrate the occa- sion. the Several of school's students, dressed in period cos- tume, did the honours of serving delicious Christmas treats and refreshments. At right are (L-R, kneeling) Matthew Su- therland and Jonathon Daruwaia. In the back- are (L-R) Sarah Harp- er, Julie Taylor and Ni- | cole ton. In the top picture a group of former stu- dents, anywhere from 1924-1940, took time out to have their pic- ture taken. Front row (L-R) Ivan Rogers, An- | nie (Osaduke) Shaw, | Doris (Gourlie) Arm- strong, Dorothy (Pren- tice) Wilson and Gor- | don Prentice. Middle row (L-R) John Osa- duke, William Osa- | duke, and Ray Munro. | Back row (L-R) Gord | Prentice, Don Asling, Raymond Kerry and | Lewis Weir. -- B ¢ wh f, q& at Epsom _ ev -» y + a Se J Bt