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Port Perry Star, 4 Nov 1997, p. 2

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dorm "Wa ECT - 2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 4, 1997 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" All systems go: Township's set for Nov. 10 election The 1997 municipal election will see more can- didates running for council positions and, it's hoped, more voters at the polls than 1994, say township officials. With the election less than a week away -- it's next Monday, Nov. 10 -- YOTOMON'Y PORCH employees at the Scugog Township offices are gear- ing up for what is being called the most important vote in the township's his- tory. Poll stations and ballot boxes are being arranged and set up and election cards have been sent out Saturday November 8 7-10 p.m. LIVE BAND "Rise" in the mail to approxi- mately 16,000 eligible voters. According to Kim Coates at the local munic- ipal offices, a list of 15,961 names has been drafted up for the Nov. 10 election. "Hopefully we'll get more people out to this election than we did the previous one," she said last week. "In 1994 we didn't even have half the eligible vot- ers turn out, and that was kind of disappointing. There is a good race this year, and hopefully the people of Scugog will be more involved." Of 14,732 eligible voters in 1994, only 6,554 report- ed to the polling stations for a measly 44.5 per cent turnout. In an attempt to ensure that everyone has a chance to vote, township officials have set up two advance polls; made arrangements for 16 voting locations throughout five wards; and are also offering resi- Balloting was brisk Saturday, when an advance poll was set up at township ro Noes [3 S3 COVER CHARGE IIR EIEN EH Eo = For Info call: 985-1346 ll THIS IS A DRUG. SIIOKE AND ALCOHOL FREE ENVIRONMENT dents an opportunity to make their choice by proxy. One of the two advance poll opportunities was held Saturday, and the final one will be held tomorrow (Nov. 5) at the council chambers between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. office in Port Perry for the municipal election, according to returning officers Cathy Acerra (foreground) and Nancy Lee. Another advance poll will open at the township office on Perry St. tomorrow at 10 a.m. On Nov. 10 the polls will also be open between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., and have been placed in easily accessible public places. "To be sure of every- thing, voters should bring identification, but you must remember that you can only vote once," said Ms Coates. "People may own prop- erty in three or four wards and get three or four elec- tion cards in the mail, but you may only cast your decision once. "And, you can only vote where you reside," she adds. Monte Carlo HAIR FASHION For Male and Female For appointment call 11 WATER STREET 0985-3684 Fax 985-4895 PORT PERRY. ONT TO AVOID WAITING WE FINALLY DID IT! After many months of hard work, the new home of Monte Carlo Hair Fashion at 11 Water Street, Port Perry is complete. And now we want to celebrate. The staff and management of Monte Carlo take great pleasure in inviting you to an Open House *to celebrate our Grand Opening with us. We'd love to see you this coming Sunday, November 9 from 1-4pm at 11 water street. Everyone from Monte Carlo will be there to - show you around our beautiful new home BRANDON SM OQNTECCARLAR 3 § EN | Bs 5 & and to answer any questions you may have about the many services we offer. Because this is a celebration, you'll enjoy wine tasting (with wine from Ocala Orchards, Scugog's well known and only winery), cheése, coffee and tea, and of course a large cake fit for this special occasion. . Bring the entire family. For the children, we have balloons and treats, lovely gift baskets for the ladies, and complimentary samples of many of our quality products. 'We are very proud of our sparkling new home. At 3300 square feet, it is almost three times larger than the old building with plenty of free parking out front. Look for the distinctive clock tower. At Monte Carlo, we offer a wide variety of services - hair styling for the whole family, specializing in perms, colours and tints, hair replacement for men, ear candling, acrylic nails, manicures, make-up artistry, pedicures, full body waxing, ear piercing and a tanning studio. MICHELLE gi\ GRAND > OPENING > SUNDAY, NANCY COFFEE, NOV. 9 JX ,OFFEE All these services are provided by professionals in an atmosphere that is relaxed, friendly, confidential and private. Please accept our warm invitation to join . us Sunday, November 9th as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the New Monte Carlo Hair Fashion. : : -l

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