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Scugog Citizen (1991), 18 Oct 1994, p. 1

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Zo [ol=N soe fe oTe] Vol. 4, No. 12 Tuesday, October 18, 1994 ogy' V4 --_---------- Call (905) 985-6397 CIRC. 13,800, V | 40 pages 166432 facility will generate 250 new jobs says consultant The gaming facility proposed for First Nation land on Scugog Island will create between 200 and 250 jobs and 80 per cent of them will be filled by non- natives living off the reserve. STHCHES iN TIME "Stitches In Time" a history of health care and hospitals in Port Perry and Scugog Township came off the presses last week and Is now avaliable for sale. Much of the research and writing of this informative and important book on local history was done by co-authors Kent Farndale and Gwenyth Thompson, who described their work as a labour of love. This hard edition with more than 200 pages and over 200 photographs would make a great Christmas glift for anyone Imerssioa wiocal history and the fascinating story of medicine In our area. See story below for detalls. 'Stitches in Time! traces important aspect of our local Scugog history The living history of the most important aspect of life in Scugog has been brought to life in a new book "Stitches in Time," The Growth of C ity Memorial Hi More than two years in the making, this 212 page hardcover book with its stylish dust-jacket, not only traces the history of the hospital, it is an anthology of health care from the days of the early settlers in what is now Scugog Township. It is amply illustrated with over 200 photographs, including many from the early days in Port Perry and the surrounding 'hamlets. ital & Much of the research nd writing was by- Gwenyth Thompsop_and Kent Farndale who beth-said their work was "a laouy of love." The idea to compile this history of the health care came from Hospital administrator David Brown. "I approached Gwenyth and she accepted this challenge right away," he told the Citizen. Others who contributed to the book wére Norma Wolfe and Joan Ongley, while Jim Wills put his professional skills to work in editing the final copy. The first printing of 2000 copies rolled off the presses last week and are now on sale at $32.10 (including GST) Watch for them .at the Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar this coming Saturday (Oct. 22) at the Latcham Centre. Both Mrs. Farndale and Mrs. Thompson told the Citizen the co-operation they received from the community was overwhelming. People searched their attics and basements for old photos and were more than willing to relate their personal experiences. "Everybody really has so much respect for the hospital," said Mrs. Farndale. As 'for the catchy title "Stitches in Time," this came from Mrs. Farndale's husband Doug. Obviously, this book would make a wonderful Christmas gift for anybody interested in local history. You can call Jan . John Chalmers, a lawyer and project consultant to the Mississauga of Scugog First Nation made the statement to Scugog Township council Monday afternoon. Mr. Chalmers, along with First Nation Chief Gary Edgar and environmental engineer Thomas Grace were in front of council to bring them up to date on the status of the large charitable gaming facility. "This is going to be the second Jargest employer in the entire Township," Chief Edgar said outside the council chambers. The 46,000 square foot facility is proposed for the east side of Scugog Island Road, a few hundred metres north of Chandler Road Mr. Chalmers told council it will seat 600 people for bingo and a further 280 people for card games afd roulette with a maximsm $10 bet. He stressed there will be no slot machines or electronic games of chance and the hall will operate 160 days of the year. Thomas Grace of Grace and Associates of Lindsay said water will come from either. i a ~He-said preliminary tests indieate 'there is move {aes shan * enough quality water for 10,000 gallons per day the facility will need when operating. "We will meet and exceed all the prevailing (provincial) Turn to page ten * That's the number of flyers being distributed this week in the Citizen! Selected areas will be receiving flyers from the following businesses: A. Oppers Ltd. BigV ] Durham Region Herbally Ye He > This is the largest number of flyers the Citizen has distributed in a single edition since we started more than three Delaney at community The' publishers wish to Memorial Hospital (985-7321) commend zil the staff who to get your copy. . hours. "Stitches tn Dime' is not only Te iers would a wonderful book of local ke 0 thek all our velued history, its publication for celebrates the 26th anni y the. and confidence of Community Memorial on | they have = given us Paxton Street and the opening throughout the last three of the new Roman Wing this | yesrs. 4 i fall. EN == USER FRIENDLY -- FOR ADS & News CALL 98 - 2-0 3

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