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Scugog Citizen (1991), 28 Sep 1993, p. 7

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ff Blonge (left) and Bill Feasby of the VNEA pool league Ith Centennial Lanes owner Carol Hammond. See story Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, September 25,1993 --7 4a New league for pool shooters of all talents Rack-em up. A new eight-ball pool league is forming in Port Perry and one team could qualify for a weekend tournament in Las Vegas next spring where $250,000 will be up for grabs. The new league is part of the Valley National Eight Ball Assoc. (VNEA) which claims moze than 50,000 members across North America, according to Bill Feasby who presented the VNEA franchise to Centennial Lanes in Port Perry last week. Jeff Blonge, who is organizing the local league said he hopes to have about 40 players (men and women) formed on teams of five players each. An information/sign-up night was held September 21 at Cadets expand #41 Port Perry High School Cadet is starting its 96th year with a big push to enlarge the cadet corps by adding a marching/concert band td its training. The Corps has just completed one of its more successful years and feels that there is room for expansion. The Deffartment of National Defence bas determined that music will be one of its priorities for Local and Summer Camp training. An experienced bandmastéy has offered his services and feels that the pool of talent in the Port Perry area could provide the basis for a successful operation. An extensive, varied program is offered this year. Training takes place every Wednesday night and at least one weekend a month. A range weekend at CFB Borden has been set for early November and cold weather weekend training will btart, the same month and extend through the winter. Citizenship trips and competitions fill in the local training year. The summer is dedicated to summer camps lasting from two- to six weeks with activities ranging from band to parachuting to European Exchanges. Applications for cadets canbe obtained at PPHS on Wednesday night from 6:46 to 9:15 p.m. The Corps is open to males or females 12 - 18 years of age by December 31, 1993. Information can be obtained by phoning PPHS during working hours at 985-7337 Major Dooley or Lt. Vandenberg. In the evening contact Major Dooley at 723-9930 or Capt. Cole at 728- 6309. tennial Lanes and another will be held September 28. Competitions will start the first week in October. The Centennial Lanes teams will play at that location and also against a League in Uxbridge. Eight ball, or pool as it is commonly called, is one of the fastest glowing leisure activities in North America. And in this league, players don't have td shoot like Minnesota Fats to have a good time and a chance of winning. There is a handicapping system (like bowling qr golf) which gives players of lesser skills the chance to compété on an equal footing with better players. "We welcome people of all skill levels, even those who have never played pool," said Mr. Blonge. + Eight ball'¥s played on a table three feet by seven feet (as opposed to the larger snooker tables) Players shoot either the striped or solid coloured balls and then the eight-ball which determines the winner of the game. or That Time Aga . ff for @ friends of 81a Gining experience { Greystone: our family, Inve 3 Christmas wages s al table! 8 3 your holiday parties early 10 reserye the dates RR#2, SHIRLEY RD, PORT PERRY 985-1598 in! video! ha wl as Pop. Cost 10 bles not come 10 Stab on Sawrday evenings g the Kids! pt in our upstairs restaurant oe entertained and mom of only $5. por hi OPEN EVENINGS for DINNER 510 11 PM, OPEN SUNDAYS from 11 AM 10 9 PM, Closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Centennial Lanes is the only pool room in Port Perry to receive a franchise from the Council S Anyone * wishing = more information can call 985-1894 or Centennial Lanes at 985-7908. upports variance, sort of Scugog council has «given partial "support to a minor variance application that would dllow a "home " to be committee of adjustment for the minor variance to the by-law to make this business a "home ow run from a garage. Council wants the application not to dllow These are allowed in the basement or a room in a display of goods. The application for the minor variance is being sought by Barry Johnston who wants to operate a bike repair, service and sales in the garage of a home on Highway 7A, west of Port Perry. - He has applied to the tside storage or id but not in a detached garage. Council members said endorsing outside storage and display would set a precedent in the municipality. The minor variance application will be dealt with the by local Committee of Adjustrient at a meeting October 5. Cab licence OK Scugog Township council has approved an application for a third taxi licence in the municipality. The application has been filed by Caesarea resident Rick Boccaccio who told coyncil on Monday his taxi would mostly serve residents of Scugog who live east of the Highway 7A causeway. He also said operating a taxi and courier service from 5 Caesarea would allow him to remain on call during the days with the Township's volunteer Fire Department, Hall 2, of which he is a member. The Township has issued two cab licences in 1993. The request for a third was given the green light Monday providing Mr. Boccaccio meets all the standard requirements for insurance, a safety certified vehicle and a proper cab meter. Many Colours gifts & books THIS WEE [1] rhe Road To Sarajevo Major General Lewis MacKenzie 'EATURE fron ! TOP 10 BEST SELLERS LIST! PEACEKEEPER. 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