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wm» 6 -- Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, Ne ber 21, 1994 _- Health Unit says our drinking water is safe Durham Region residents have nothing Bo fear about their municipal drinking water. It's safe, says the Regional Health Department. Harold Robinson, water quality program manager said last week all 14 water supply plants operated by the Durham Rone Department, provide water that Guess who's coming to town this Saturday? Guess who's coming to Port Perry this Saturday? Can't guess? Here are a couple of clues. He's short and stout with a big white beard. He wears a bright red outfit and big black boots. His eyes sparkle, he loves to laugh and greet young and old alike with a merry Ho, Ho, Ho. OK, our mystery guest is none other than Santa Claus. And he's making his appearance in the annual Santa Claus Parade sponsored by the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. Santa will have a great supporting cast this year with over 40 colourful floats and eight marching bands to delight your eyes and your ears. All the fun-gets underway at 2:00 PM this Saturday (Nov. 26) with the parade starting at the Port Perry Fairgrounds. The parade route is as follows: Reach Rd. to Simcoe Street to Queen St. to Water St and along Water Street where the parade will end near the intersection of Highway 7A. This extended route offers many great vantage points to view the entire parade And when it's over, Santa will make his way to his "Santa House" on the nérth side of Queen Street where he'll greet children of all ages. The Port Perry Santa Claus Parade is a welcome tradition in this commutity as it ushers in the festive season. It's always worth the trip to ... BEIT, PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED H for ® Jae Mo Large selection late model pre-owned General Motors Cars & Trucks. High trade-in allowance on your present vehicle. Cash, trade or terms up to 60 Months on Selected Models with approved credit. NEW 1994 & 1995 FACTORY FRESH PONTIACS, BUICKS & GMC TRUCKS on DISPLAY. 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Bernie Kuslikis, plant operations manger for the' Regional Works Department said the most recent reports from the Ministry of the Environment "judged the water in Durham Region to be of 'good quality,' and that no health related parameters were exceeded." Thieves hit local businesses Durham Police report several break-ins at homes and businesses in the Scugog area over the last few days. A police spokesman said thieves broke into the Herbally Yours store on Mary Street some time Saturday night or early Sunday morning. They made off with a small amount of money and some herbs. And on the same night, thieves pried open a rear door of the Port Perry Star on Mary Street and got away with a quantity of money and a brief case. Both incident are investigation, said spokesman. © _ An overnight break-in November 17-18 at Haugen Restaurant in Manchester netted thieves a quantity of cash in the form of rolled coins. Police say the outer phone lines at the restaurant were cut before thieves pried open a heavy steel door. They rifled office drawers under the and cash registers before making off with the quantity of money. And a November 15 daytime robbery at a home on the Cartwright West Quarter Line resulted in the loss of about $3500 worth of electronic equipment including a bass guitar, VCR, stereo and TV set Thieves went through a garage door and then a locked interior door to gain access to the home while the owners were away for the day. October building permits increase over last year The value of building permits in Scugog Township this October was nearly double the figure for the same month last year. Figures . released by the Township building department show the October value was $1.18 million, compared to $600,000 the previous October. 34 Water Street, Port Perry, Ontario LOL 1J2 9858471 PERSONAL ATTENTION TOALL OF FORDER - INSURANCE BROKERS INC. 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This figure included a single permit worth $5.2 million for the addition to Community Hospital. To date this year, there have been 50 permits for new homes worth $5.9 million, compared with 51 last year worth a similar amount. Commercial permits have plunged from a value of $740,000 last year to $100, 000 so far this year, and the value of permits for commercial alterations and additions is also down from $359,000 a year ago to $21,000 to date this year. One sector that is showing improvement over last year is in farm construction where permits so far this year total $817,000, as opposed to $584,000 through the end of October, 1993. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Christmas in Wonderland | SANTA Sat., Nov. 26th-2 PM Pp This year's parade is being organized RIGHT NOW! The Scugog Chamber of Commerce needs you to contact them regarding your participation in this event for the children. For information & | float registration | | contact Scugog Chamber of Commerce 985-7671 or Alissa Smith 985-2635