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Scugog Citizen (1991), 22 Aug 1995, p. 2

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A] my" 2 _ Scugog Citizen --Tuesday, August 22, 1995 => : « Durham Police arrested three youthful offenders after a short A police spokesman said the chase began just after midnight on August 16 when officers noticed a 1995 Safari van without a front plate travelling north on Simcoe Street. The van sped through the parking lot at Mac's Milk, went east on Highway 7A and then Sunderland auctoneer Gary Hill has won the Canadian auctioneering championship at a competition at the Royal York Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Friends and relatives helped Fred and Iva Phoenix celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday at their farm In Greeribank. They have 5 children - Keith and Earl in Greenbank, John in Toronto, Jim from Uxbridge and a daughter, Helen Carnaghan who lives in Blackstock and 15 grandchildren. The couple were married on December 15, 1945 at the time at the bride's parents' home In Saintfleld. Fred Is still farming, with the help of his family. Re [ERIN Longer bar lengths Z--=I\ available at slightly il I higher cost ly iy ol =X 'S Hii - y iS W Save $1 70 CY IVI ETAT T TX 3 2-7. | IETS: 8: 1 Now Only $499.95 While Supplies Last Husqvarna UTICA Farm Equipment Limited 2 Miles West of Manchester on Durham 21 985-9701 Hotel in Toronto. Gary, who owns and operates Gary Hill Auctions at RR 1, Sunderland also finished funner- up in the all round World Championship held at the same Canadian Auctioneers Convention. He told the Citizen it was a ACRE GRE] SATURDAY. AUGUST 26 © 9:30 AM - Buildings Open, Midway © 10:30 AM - 4-H Achlevement'Days © 11:00 AM - Fair Opening, Parade Arrives' Afternoon Features: Horse Show, Mutt Show, Kiddias' Pedal Tractor Pull, Catile Show, Cooking Demonsiration, vehicle chase through Port Petry. ' Youths charged after car chase north on-Water Street. The van failed to slow for the stop sign at Queen Street and the chase ended when it crashed into a fence near the Scugog Library. Police said three youths were arrested at the scene and two others managed to escape on foot. All are from Toronto. The van was reported stolen from Addison Motors in Toronto. Top hohour for Gary Hill tremendous thrill and a "very pleasant surprise" to win the title as the top auctioneer in the country. * He has entered * this competition for the last-four years and never placed in the top five. hk] He said it's a very nice feeling to have the "opportunity to call myselffthe. Canadian champion for 95." Winning this prestigious title will certainly be a boost for his business. There were 26 competitors in the championship, including several from the United States. * In front of five judges, each competitor was required to auction off four items and they were judged on such thing®8s clarity of voice, presentation, knowledge of the product, use of their hands and how they handled the microphone. Gary has been a professional auctioneer for the last 12 years and handles all kinds of sales including farm and on-property Milking Contest, Horse Full, Mi ! Enter DEMOLITION BLACKSTOCK a:34 FAIR DANCE Rec Centre 8 PMto 1AM Fri, Aug. 25-7 PM $5.00 per PERSON ADULTS $6.00, Cal: Mrs. G. Dance for Al Ages CHILDREN under 12 $2.00 Music by Jerry Archer rom KX96 Fl Next year the Canadian Auctioneers convention will be in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and yés, Gary will be heading to the east coast to defend his hard-earne title. Friday - Saturday - Sunday - Monday September | -2- 3- WHAT'S NEW at PORT PERRY FAIR! are] TEN FRIDAY EVENING MIDWAY will OPEN 7:00 PM - Talent Contest & The 'Warren Sutcliffe' Band To enter Talent Contest call Bill or Whitney Cohoon 985-8044 prior 10 Sept. 1st. SAT. - KIDS' DAY 14 and UNDER FREE SPEC. CHILDREN'S ATTRACTIONS SUNDAY - 1:00 PM 9:30AM - 9 Contest beg Hamess Horse Racing 11:30AM - Pet Show & Pari-Mutuel Betting. SUNDAY - 3:00 PM Fiddle Contest 12:30 PM - Light Horse & Pony Show + 7:00PM - Tractor & Truck Pull 7:00 PM - Warren Sutcliffe Band SUNDAY - 7:00 PM in the Beer Tent 'JUGHEAD?' - a Canadian Band, of 10 musicians playing acoustic instruments and creating traditional country / bluegrass music. MONDAY 1 PM - CONSIGNMENT AUCTION hosted by John Pearce Auctions. Everyone welcome to consign items. Please contact Bill or Whitney Cohoon 965-8044 prior to September 1st for info. & registration Adult Entertainment - Beer Tent sponsored by Port Perry Lions Club & Port Perry Agricultural Society. Open Friday 7PM to 1 AM; Sat..& Sunday - Noon to 1 AM; Monday - Noon to 5 PM. ONGOING DAILY EVENTS Full schedule next week! ATTENTION - EXHIBITORS : Entry Forms must be submitted by Aug. 30th. Exhibits to be delivered to the Craft House on September 1st from 3:30 to 5 PM. For further information on.registration call 985-3819.

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