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"a Stormy weather may have postponed the Scugog Chamber of Commerce annual meeting from Tuesday to Thursday, but snow and cold didn't put a damper on the good news the chamber had to report. Ken Carruthers, who is expect- ed to take over as chamber presi- (approx. $43,000) was almost double. the = expenditures ($22,000). "What a d" As an 1 the directors who took the situa- tion so seriously," Ms. Carruthers said, Mr. Catuthers said, with obvious enthusiasm. He partly credited the $50,000 turnaround to the directors who gave $2,000 debentures to the dent at a d this Thursday morning, read the details of the 199F financial report, which was all good news. In 1990, the expenditures (approx. $51,000) were more than twice the revenues (dpprox. $22,000), leading to a precarious financial position. But in 1991, hamber. when the chips were down. The debentures were set for a four year term, but because things improved so rapidly for the chamber, $33,000 of the deben- tures were paid off in the first year, leaving only $13,000 to pay off. "It is certainly to the credit of Peggy Finch, our president, and Cit en columnist offered JV job reviewing 'flicks" Is this how Siskel and Ebert started? The Citizen's own movie crific has a new job -- hosting his own television show! John Foote, who. does a great job every week reviewing movies and videos in 'At The Flicks', has been asked to host an entertainment show on Rogers Cable 10; I The jooffer-came as a direct result of his column, John says. People at Rogers liked the column, liked -John's-knowl- edge of the theatrical business, and were looking for someone just like him to host the show, which is tentatively titled 'On Stage and Screen'. Like the column, John will be reviewing movies and videos, but he'll also be*tuming his attentions to cc y theatre, ple of how things changed, the organizers of Festival Days pared the cost of activities to the bone, and for the first time' in many years, Festival Days was a moneymaking and crowd-pleasing event. The annual meeting, held at the Blackstock Rec Centre, was also a chance for Mrs. Finch, now past president, to offer her own com- ments about the last 12 months. "The past year has seen a lot of changes in our business commu- nity," she said, commenting on how some businesses have closed while others have opened. The new businesses prove, she said, "We are still a preferred, viable location." In 1991 the Chamber accom- plished many things, including paying off $3,000 of its pledge to Community Memorial Hospital. Also in 1991, the Chamber. insti- tuted a top stiident award at Cartwright High'§chool. Mrs. Finch said a similar award will be made in 1992. at Port Perry High School, and both awards will be given annually. Two of the Chamber's major events, the Santa Claus Parade and Canada Day, saw huge crowds. "Both events, even though they ran at a loss to the chamber, were a success to the z? Chamber 'of C ae Knutson with a bouquet of silk flowers, Frida Township of Scugog office where Diane works. came as the result of Diane typing chamber minutes. on Water St. had 1,400 people visit, double the number from last year. Finch said. "And that's what the' hamber is all about." interviewing actors, directors and all the people who make local theatre possible. Unfortunately, Scugog. residents can't see John on their TV sets because their cable service is different, but the 30-minute show can be seen in Oshawa Thursday nights at 7:30, and again Sunday at 2 p.m. If you've got relatives in the motor city you haven't seen for awhile, here's a good excuse to stop by for a visit. Just call «ahead so they'll have the popcorn ready! KA RATE Also new in 1991 was a coor- dinated effort between the down- town Business Improvement Area and the chamber in the 'Follow the Bows' Chri ign. It And Lake Scugog Lumber for Sp I presentations were made to Warren Strong for his work for the chamber; Ian Griffen Peggy Finch surprised 8Y fmoming at the [] Ht Tim Wansb Alissa Smith, Don Mitchell, Aubrey -Oppers, and Ken Carruthers. Wi 1 w Attendance at the annual meet- ing was good, even though it was postponed. Organizer Tony g time, and materials; to Dave Powell and Alex Shepherd for doing the was Lang Cope's idea to decorate telephone polls leading into the Scugog area.with bright red bows: And Marion Lee and Ken Carruthers had much to be proud of." The tourist information booth 's b g for free; and to Diane Knutson for typing the minutes. Mrs. Knutson wasn't able to make it to the meeting, so Mrs. Finch presented her with her silk flower arrangement the fol- lowing morning. Bill Dowson announced the election results, in which the new s were acclaimed: Ellen ep said he and his helpers did plenty of phoning to let every- one know of the change in date. Mayor Howard Hall was impressed by the turnout. "I think you should be very . Pleased you have so many people here, considering the weather Tuesday," he said. Later he added, "The Chamber of Commerce ' me is the backbone of the commu- nity. Without the Chamber of Award Established * Desrochewitz, 1974 CLUB Year-round Instruction for the Whole Family SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS at 6:00 PM At the Latcham Centre, Queen & Water St., Port Perry KARATE CLUB DIRECTORS Winning ~AGURs $40, $100. $170. $200. , + Children $30. $75. $120. $180. FAMILY RATES AVAILABLE Lamb, Kerri Brignall, Heidi Wayne: C in Scugog, a lot of the good things that happened here wouldn't have happened." Stern message FROM PAGE 1 action. "We find it surprising that a government would propose such a law which clearly would violate f Christie said Monday "the tone is a citizen's (property) rights," the 'brief states. The Township brief is critical that the government is not con- sidering all the alternatives to landfills, such as the proposal to ship trash by rail to northern, Ontario. And the brief notes that utider proposed Bill 143, certain civil and community rights" within' the Environmental Protection and Acts, the Municipal Board and others "are negated. ns In some places the Scugog brief is a toughly worded docu- ment, but.councillor Yvonne acceptable." And Mayor Howard Hall added "I think the presentation is a good-one." 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