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Famous Irish Rovers Play at Civic Feb. 19 In the span of twelve years, five young men originally from Ireland have become major TV, concert, nightclub and recording stars. Resi- dents of Canada since their teens, the IRISH ROVERS came together as a group in 1964, under the leadership of WILL MILLAR. He gathered around him, his brother GEORGE, cousin JOE, boy- hood friends JIMMY FER- GUSON and WILCIL MC- DOWELL, and this year a sixth member has been added to the group, BOB O'DONO- VAN As recognition grew in Canada, interest grew in the U.S. and resulted in a hugely successful 22 week engage- ment at San Francisco's PURPLE ONION, famed as a springboard for such show business personalities as the Kingston Trio, the Smothers Brothers, Phyllis Diller and a host of others. Since that PURPLE ONION opening on New Year's Eve, 1965, the IRISH ROVERS have never looked back. Decca Records were'quick to sign them and release their first single, THE UNICORN, which quickly be- came a hit the world over. And with THE UNICORN came the recognition that has made them the best-known group of their kind. That same UNICORN sig- nalled the start of the Rovers' television series on the CBC We offer a good Paint Job at a reasonable Price! Our customers include: Our services include: CN Tower - super graphics brush, roller and Royal Bank - branches spray painting Maple LeafMilIls- plant & offices super graphics (your design or ours) Government Buildings textured and Schools / Churches / Stores special coatings P A I N T I N G C O N T R A C T O R S TORONTO: 423-2898 OSHAWA: 723-2005 ask for an p.çimarn'r , vou'Ii he a.•,u ,a lil cRRDn Snm These are just two of our Representatives who can take carE of ail your Insurance Needs LIFE - FIRE - AUTO - R.R.S.P. Give usa cali Drop in to see us EAST MALL 600 KING ST. E 728-1661 Network, which built up an audience of over 2.5 million viewers each week. For six highly successful seasons the series had an overall enjoy- ment index of 85 per cent plus.. higher than any other show seen on Canadian tele- vision, Canadian or American. The tremendous charm of the show is bound up in the artistry and personality of the IRISH ROVERS themselves. They bring an authentic touch of many cultures to their viewing audiences. In 1975 the group won the ACTRA A- WARD for Best Variety Per- formance for their CBC TV series. The group is presently taping four "SUPER SPE- CIALS" at CBC's Vancouver Studios for 1976-77 presenta- tion. Their series is also now being enjoyed by audiences in several U.S. markets as well as in Australia and England. As guest stars, the IRISH ROVERS have appeared with performers like JOHN DAVIDSON, THE SMO- THERS BROTHERS, MIKE DOUGLAS and MERV GRIF- FIN, and on the popular VIRGINIAN series they ap- peared in both singing and acting roles in several seg- ments. The IRISH ROVERS "IN CONCERT" have.been warm- ly welcomed ail over the U.S., Canada, Ireland, Japan, New IC Zealand and Australia. They have pleased audiences and set attendance records in New York's CARNEGIE HALL and MADISON SQUARE GAR- DEN, Toronto's MASSEY HALL, the SYMPHONY HALL in Boston, PLACE DES ARTS in Montreal and Nash- ville's GRAND OL' OPRY. Nightçlubs such as HAR- RAH'S in Reno, THE CAVE in Vancouver and Toronto's IM- PERIAL ROOM have consid- ered the IRISH ROVERS a top draw. The NEW YORK STATE FAIR, among many fairs and exhibitions, loves to have the IRISH ROVERS as headliners. And since versatil- ity is their long suit, it's not surprising that their list of accomplishments includes singing the St. Patrick's Day Mass in Toronto's ST. PAUL'S eI CATHEDRAL and being Can- adas Ambassadors of Song in Osaka, Japan, where they delighted fans from all over the world by rendering THE UNICORN in only slightly Irish-accented Japanese! Very few people ever leave an IRISH ROVERS concert without having been happily affected by the sheer exuber- ance that marks each and every performance. Audience involvement is essential to the Rovers-and 100 per cent in- volvement is what they expect and get, moments after they step into the spotlight. Group leader WILL MILLAR writes lyrics and does the arrange- ments for most of the IRISH ROVERS' songs. He's a firm believer that audiences have the right to expect entertan- ment and amusement from their musical favourites. Aside from the pleasure the ROVERS themselves derive from the audience enjoyment, there's a very happy dividend that make itself evident in record sales. THE UNICORN alone has passed the 3 million mark, and the IRISH RO- VERS have 12 record albums to their credit. And as a natural outcome, they now record on their own POTATO label. WILL MILLAR who leads the group is, besides emcee-a singer, composer, story-teller, poet, writer, and musician (guitar, mandolin, banjo, steel drums, and tin whistle). Will arranges most of the works the group performs. His literary works include TALES TO WARM YOUR MIND and THE CHILDREN OF THE UNICORN to date, with more yet to come. Will has an eye for antique clcks, old in- struments, paintings, and lovely ladies. JIMMY FERGUSON, lead singer, comedian and irre- pressible "Life-of-the-Party", brings to the.group a very magnetic personality. The ROVERS' music does make people happy and it's no Ice Fishing - Lake Scugog The month of December saw us get well under way into another ice fishing season on Lake Scugog. Ice formation came fairly early this year and our Conservation Officers checked their first fishermen on December 2. By December 5, Officers reported up to six inches of ice on the Lake. As in years past, to establish some measure of fishing success and pressure, regular fishing surveys and additional en- forcement patrols are being conducted throughout the sea- son. As in all other endea- vours, our officers are observ- ing both the good and bad of the ice fishing fraternity. The first warning for a violation was given out on December 11. This report will deal with both the good and not so good aspects of the sport. Ice fishing on Lake Scugog is basically a fishery for yellow pickerel. In December it was off to what bas become a typically fast start. Catch effort data indicates that it took on the average, four hours of fishing for each pickerel taken. During the weeks to come the catch effort relationship is expected to increase to11 or 12 hours of fishing per fish taken. Then late in the season shortly before ice break-up fishing success improves significant- ly. While many reasons for this fluctuation are suggested, no theory has been substan- tiated. Yellow pickerel in the catch have been mainly in the one to one and a half pound range. However, there have been some in the five, eight and ten pound classes also. In terms of length, fish between Il and 14 inches have been the rule and the largest measured about 29 inches Our officers have not recorded any other fish than pickerel being retained by the anglers. Through December and the first tbree days of 'January, over 50 violations were ob- served by our officers. Most of these were considered minor violations and warnings were issued. Uowever, on January 2nd and 3rd, 13 charges were laid. The majority of viola- tions concerned the use of too many lines while others in- cluded unattended lines, un- registered ice huts, no snow- accident with Jimmy's con- tribution. GEORGE MILLAR, singer, composer, and guitarist adds to the life of the show with his own form of humour and wit. George's first musical in- strument was a pair of spoons-when he was one-third of THE MILLAR KIDS with brother Will and sister Sandra in Ireland! WILCIL McDOWELL opted for the accordian instead of architecture and wound up with the "All Ireland Champ- ionship Accordianist" Award. He toured extensively on both sides of the ocean with his own band, The Donegore Ceili, until the call came to join the IRISH ROVERS. JOE MILLAR is featured in love song solos, plays the electric bass, harmonica, but- ton accordian and lends bass harmony.to the group vocals. Joe's talent as a musician surfaced quickly and the natural outcome was an invitation from cousin Will to be part of the IRISH RO- VERS. BOB O'DONOVAN, the latest addition to the IRISH RQVME, bas charmed many an audience with his fiddle playing. He's a very versatile musician and entertainer. Bob plays violin, mandolin, banjo, guitar and whistle and keeps you smiling with his comedy. Whether they are appearing live in concert, or on television screens, the formula for the IRISH ROVERS' success is the same-nostalgia and happy music, combined with whim- sical charm. Natural Resources mobile registration, and no snowmobile helmets. While we still believe that violations are by a small minority of fishermen, the incidents appear to be increas- ing, Remember!-Ice fisher- men of Lake Scugog. The laws are enacted to protect a valuable resource so that it may be enjoyed for years to come. Failure to abide by the regulations may not only lead to being charged by a Conser- vation Officer-it is an un- wanted abuse of a resource which provides you with many hours of enjoyment each year. Protect it! Lindsay District Trapper's Workshop A.P. O'Donnell-Fish & Wildlife Management Officer Lindsay District hosted a successful one day trapper's workshop in Lindsay on Satur- day, January 15, 1977. Approx- imately 170 local trappers attended the event. Included in the day's agenda were various speakers and demon- strations. Mr. Milan Novak, Super- visor, Fur Section of the Ministry of Natural Resources talked on fur management in Ontario and brought the trappers up to date on legislation concerning the fur industry. Mr. Lloyd Cook, President, Ontario Trappers Association, advised the trappers of the results of the most recent fur auction held at North Bay. He also emphasized the import- ance of a Trapper's Council to improve trapping ethies, methods and fur handling. At this point the trappers took the initiative and elected a 10 member Trapper's Council who in turn elected a Presi- dent, Vice President and Secretary Treasurer. Mr. Alex Caron, Co-ordina- tor, Federal Provincial Com- mittee for Humane Trapping spoke about the role of this committee on working in the field of humane trapping methôds and the results of trap testing. The day was highlighted by the judging of the best prepared beaver'pelts submit- ted by local trappers, with first prize being awarded to Edward Bowen of R.R. 1, Havelock. Actual demonstra- tions of beaver skinning, fleshing and preparation of pelts for market were also conducted and were of great interest to the trappers. With the interest shown at this workshop, Lindsay Dis- trict will be conducting ad- ditional workshops in the near future. For trappers ,who were unable to attend the workshop and wish information on joining the Trapper's Council, please write Mr. Kenneth H. Stephen, Secretary Treasurer, Trapper's Council, R.R.1, Orono, Ontario. New Position-Lindsay District We welcome to our staff, Dennis Billings who will fill the newly established position of Minerai Resources-Lands Administrator. Iennis grad- uated from Carleton Univer- sity in Geology. It is because of the importance of the aggregate industry in this District that we have estab- lished this position. BEEF SALE SIDES-BEEF 69cib. FRONT QUARTERS 59c ib. HIND QUARTERS 99c lb. DIAMOND "A" BACON 16 Lb. Box $11.99 DE KOKER'S MEATS Corner of Taunton Rd. and Hwy. 115 Orono 983-5445 Automobile Assn. Holds Safety Conference and Outlines Aims for Year The Dominion Automobile service benefits for the mem- Association held its annual bers. regional safety conference on 3. To encourage safety Wednesday, December 29th at through continued and up- Centennial Hall in London graded public service cam- Ontario. paigns made available free of Chaired by Mr. R.W. Trol- charge to the media. lope, President of the Associa- 4. To look after te welfare tion, delegates attended from of members when operating a as far away as the Maritimes, motor vehicle either for with some delegates repre- travel, work or pleasure. senting the North American 5. To encourage the con- Automobile Association in the struction and maintenance of United States. highways and byways for.the The meeting got underway on a good note, on information obtained from the Traffic Safety Division of Transport Canada, a feeling of optimism,A u M in that the death rate due to motor vehicle accidents would Sidin, Soffit, Fa decrease approximately 10 per cent in 1976 over 1975. Unfortunately, following the trends of previous years, the overall traffic accident rate-INSJULLED I will probably show a slight increase. The following is a summary of Association aims for the coming year which came out of the reeting. 1. To act on behalf and in the best interest of members and all drivers in the areas of government legislation re- garding the motorist. 2. To continue striving towards better membership OPP REPORT WORT] During the period between January 10th and January 16th, 1977 the Ontario Provin- cial Police at Newcastle investigated 31 motor vehicle collisions and approximately 75 occurrences of a general. nature. Five of the 31 accidents resulted in injury to 9 persons and the remaining 26 involved damage to property only. Following investigations into the cause of these collisions 12 persons have been charged with being in contravention of the Highway Traffic Act. The general occurrences included complaints of theft, wilful damage, threatening iand break and enter. Investi- gations into these occurrences SINGLE VISION have resulted in 4 persons being charged with offences contrary toc the Criminal Code h Emergency Vehic.es DRIVERS! 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