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Scugog Citizen (1991), 25 Aug 1992, p. 3

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Color Sgt. Tém Midgley (See story) Time Warp Experience For Civil War buff Colour Sgt. Tom Midgley of the Donaldsonville Cannoneers, it was the experience of a lifetime last week to live in the the past and be part of the filming of "Pickett's Charge," a part of the famous Cannoneers were part of the 2nd Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia, and the authentic re- enactment group of Port Perry por- trays this unit under the leadership' of Captain Jack Bainbridge. The Parrott Rifle (3" 10 pound canon) Battle of Gettysblrg, in 1863. an exact replica used by this unit Colour Sgt. Midgley was grant- was built entirely by Captain ed permission by his captain J.A Bainbridge. (Jack) Bainbridge tw affiliate wil) By invitation, a Corps of the Northern Virginian Army while in Gettysburg. As a former Canadian serviceman and knowing that 60,000 Canadians had fought in the American Civil War, Tom felt privileged as a 3rd generation Canadian to be able to 4 take part in a re-enactment in the area of the actual battle. On July 3, 1863, General George Pickett led 15,000 of his men into battle and 50 minutes later, there were just 4,000 sur- vivors, It is understood that on the three days July 1-3, 1863, the Armies of the North and South suf- fered a total of 50,000 I As a point of interest for Port Perry, the original Donaldsonville the "Donaldsonville Cannoneers" have taken part in many events. On July 1, of this year in Beaverton, they fired the mn in remem- brance of all veterans including those of the Civil War. They were in the Unionville Parade July 6 and on July 18 and 19, attended a re- enactment outside Collingwood, and another at Brockton on August 15-16. The Parrott rifle (canon) has been transported and used at all events and will be used in the future with a sister canon that is now being built. The next event they plan to attend is September 12-13 ajghe Beaverton Fair. / % Fun Temporary Tattoos Man killed in crash Dutham Police are continuing to investigate a single car accident that Police say a1979 Chev Monte Carlo, northbound on Regional Road 23 left the road, went through two . ditches, then slammed into the side of 2 log house, iling an occupant in the he accident ook lacs about 330 Sunday moming at the intersection of Thorah Line 5 in Brock Township. 'The impact sevéred a con , ection to the house, but Police said the house was not seriously damaged. Charles Leaver of 545 West Mall in Esobicoke was thrown from the vehicle. He was rushed 10 hospital in Orillia where he was pronounced dead. Wednesday Special HALIBUT & CHIPS 4.95 formerly Redman's on Scugog Island . 985-3934 ATTENTION 3 BUSINESSES THE INTERNATIONAL BARTER NETWORK Durham Police are trying 10 deter- mine if there was another person i the car. Apparently the owners of the house saw a man peéring into the front seat of the wreckage right after the crash, but he left the scene before poles aed +4 Sterling Silver Jewellery with Semi-Precious Stones. and more from the Far East. +4 FunFunkyClothing from Queen 3t., Toronto. +4 100% Ratural Bio-degradeable Soaps. # Caps, Money Belts, Wallets, Knapsacks, Body Scents. +4 Wonderlul Hats, hand-made in 01d World Style. + Candles. Wooden Spool UP TO $1500. CASHBACK on 1993's ARRIVING DAILY 'et Philp Pontiac Buick Limited 1093 PONTIAC - SUNBIRDS - LoMANS - GRAND Ams - FIREBIRDS - GRAND PRIXS - TRANPORTS - BONNEVILLES 1993 BUICK - SKYLARKS - CENTURIES - REGALS - LeSABRES - PARK AVENUES - ROADMASTERS 1993 GMC - SONOMA & FULL SIZE PICKUPS - EXTENDED CABS - SAFARIS - JIMMIES - YUKONS SPECIAL PAST MODEL SELL-DOWN PRICES! On Remaining 1992@emonstrators & New 1392 Inventory! Sunbirds - LeMans - Grand Ams Prix - Bonnevilles - Firebirds - Gra SELECTED 1992 MODELS or - FINANCING for 48 MONTHS me Otter Skylarks - Centuries - Regals LeSabres - Park Avenues GMC Pickups, Safaris - Yukons Large Selection of Late-Model Pre-owned Cars and Trucks Avallable at Very Competitive Prices, GMAC FINANCING * ON-THE-SPOT APPRAISALS with TOP TRARE-IN ALLOWANCES! 5 PONTIAC BUIGK LIMITED "10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry 85-8474 « +

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