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Scugog Choral Society will present the musical comedy "Anything Goss" at Town Hall 1873. In top photo are from left Tim Griffen as Moonface Martin, Nancy Brown as Erma and Herd Vine as Billy Crocker. In photo at left are Catherine Millar as Reno Sweeny and John Stewart as Sir Evelyn. Directed by Dave Ellis with musical direction by Tom Millar this rolicking show set on board the cruise ship SS America In the 1930's will be great fun for local audiences. The show opens February 24 and continues Feb. 25, 26, 27, March 3, 4 and 5 with curtain at 8 p.m. and there is a8 March 6 matinee at 2 p.m.. Tickets on a reserve seating basis for all shows are now on sale at Irwin Smith Music on Queen Street Port Perry. Council likes idea for upgrading Town Hall 1873 Scugog Township's only centre for the performing arts will likely get some much-needed repairs and up-grades this year Township council threw its support behind a proposal Monday to spend some $56,000 on Town Hall 1873 for such things as new seats, air conditioning, a new furnace, repairs to the bell tower and risers to improve the sight lines Cops seize booze and cigarettes Durham Police and the RCMP seized about $100,000 worth of American cigarettes and liquor last week after raiding a gravel pit south of Uxbridge A police spokesman said the goods were found in three buildings when police moved in shortly before noon hour on February 10 The pit is located on Uxbridge Concession 3 near Goodwood Laszlo Karakas, 52, of Don Mills, was arrested at the scene and charged with possession of illegal liquor and cigarettes D) for audiences who attend any of the numerous amateur and professional shows that are staged each year But Dr. Tom Millar, addressing council on behalf of the local groups that use Town Hall 1873, stressed several times the money "will not be a hand-out from the tax-payers." The Borelians, Choral Society, Miller Lights and the Town Hall Board have all been charging an additional $2 per ticket to help pay for the up-grades and equipment So far, this has raised $3600 and the surcharge could raise about $16,800 per year Dr. Millar asked council to either provide a loan that would be re-paid.over five years, or to MKEeN FURNITURE 524 SIMCOE ST. S., (across from K-mart) OSHAWA 725-5181 WEIGHT RESTRICTION "REGULATIONS will be in force on roads under the jurisdiction of the Regional Municipality of Durham, effective March 1 to approximately April 29, 1994 Vehicle loads are restricted to FIVE TONNES per axle in accordance with Durham Region By-law Number 251-89 Signs will be erected on all Regional Roads to which these Weight Restrictions apply. VA SILGALIS, PENG RA OF WORKS COMMISSIONE! REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY of DURMAM guarantee & five-year loan through a bank Council agreed to first determine what grants are available from the provincial government for this kind of work. But support for the idea was solid. "1 compliment you on what you are doing," said area councillor Harvey Graham to the delegation that included Dave Ellis of the Borelians and Pat Smith of the Town Hall Board "You will certainly be getting my support," said councillor : 2 Marilyn Pearce said it is very important to keep thé performing arts alive as they are a valuable part of recreation for the community. Noting that the Borelians, Choral Society and Millar Lights are collecting awards for the calibre of the shows they stage, Dr. Millar said a new furnace, air conditioning, new seats and risers would increase the comfort of patrons who attend the shows. He also said air conditioning could lead to a professional THE group staging summer theatre at Town Hall, which in turn would provide another boost for the tourist and visitor business in Town Hall 1873 was slated for demolition about 20 years ago when a group of citizens the Township to save the building and turn it into a performing arts centre It has been going strong ever since. Dr. Millar said the time has come to spend the money to up-grade and improve the facility "Last Chance to Say Goodbye to Winter" of all our Fall and Winter Clothing, Shoes and Boots at Incredible Savings of 5010 75% OFF 'I got a fabulous ded on two pals of Stanfield long underwear : one pak for me fo wear fo Uleharmmer and one pair for Jeff fo wear In pison." - Toya Harding "Thel prices are 0 low that we suspected rock's of selfing contraband." - Jean Cheeflen "Two Thumbs Up!" - Siskel & Eber Hurry in for the Best Selection! Sale ends February 28th, 1994. Sorry, no layaways or returns of sale merchandise BR@®CK'S Service, Quality and Ste since 1881 168 QUEEN STREET, PORT PERRY 985-2521