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Scugog Citizen (1991), 30 Apr 1996, p. 16

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\ fo oS 3 A} = ¢ @ wy" 16 --Scugog Citizen - Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Council miffed at MPP's casino request . from the Durham East MPP, Ward 1 rep Doug Moffatt said he is 'not opposed to the casino. "On balance it will have Scugog councillors were more than a bit miffed and perplexed at a request from Durham East MPP John O'Toole that the council pass a resolution on the casino on Squgog Island. The request from O'Toole by fax on Monday said once council had passed its résolution, he would support whatever the Township wants concerning the casino. "It was the provincial government that granted the licence for the casino, not the Township," saj Ward 5 rep Karen Puck. . Mayor Howard Hall sa the casino is completely out of the jurisdiction of the, local council because it is being built on land owned by the Scugog First Nations. During a brief discussion on the unysual request positive benefits, but we O'Toole's mequest for some have to make sure those kind of roschhtio , but they benefits flow to the people of "4 have invited him to attend the Township," he said. {the May 13 'meeting to Cauncil declined to act on+ discuss the casino and fet nN "We're keeping our promise to serve you better." Introducing our new Service Guarantee.' As part of our commitment to serve you better, we're proud to introduce our new Service Guarantee. It's brimming with promise. And promises. Whenever you call us to meet at your property, we'll make an appointment for a time suitable for both of us. We promise to keep that appointment, on time. We promise to complete # all the work that was agreed to. We promise that this'work will = be finished within a mutually agreeable time. And if for some reasonswe can't keep any of these promises, we'll waive the applicable service charge or fee. It's just one of the ways we're trying to do right by our customers. And in the near future, we'll be offering other' improvements like expanded customer service hours, communications centres for quicker and easier access to us, and a'new, more flexible billing system. | At Ontario Hydro Retail, we'll never stop working towards serving you better. Promise. Ontario Hydro Central Ontario Electric* * a division of Ontario Hydro Retail - * Guarantee does not apply in the event of severe weather, labour drsputes, and/or other CirEumstances beyond our control; of H you cancel your appointment or are odt when we call - B = . ow some answers from him. Meanwhile, there are several letters to the editor in this &dition of the Citizen expressing strong [4 opposition to the plans to build a 45,000 square foot cagjno on Scugog Island that will open 'in mid- " , In photo above left, Junior Kindergarten students present their version of. "Mr. Sun," as Greenbank PS held its annual Musical Celebration of Spring , last week. The evening Included songs by Primary and Senior Kindergarten students and a comedy play "When the Chips are Down." In photo above, the Young family presented a hand-carved plaque ~~ With the scnool's mascot, 'a Grizzty Bear. At left are Ferron and Pauline Young with their children Shawn and Lindsey. Greenbank principal Wendel Fisher accepted the plaque which will hang + | prominently In the school. Four generations of the Seniors enjoy afternoon of With fine food and entertainment, the Port Perry Seniors were treatqd to a pleasant afternoon at the Latcham Centre. Greetings . and registration were handled by the Terry's and the Redman's, respectively. President Clara Warren "« welcomed all members and guests and all present then joined in the singing of our National Anthem accompanied by Lillian Harper on the piano. . A fine buffet dinner was served up by our volunteer kitchen staff and enjoyed by all. Our thanks to the staff and those fine caoks who supplied the food. . Bill Bayr entertained us with a selection of songs played on his harmonicas. We appreciate his contribution in making this an enjoyable afternoon. Representing the Andrew Sisters ., Grant Hunter, John Leger and Norm Caswell . . fine food, fun in 'appropriate regalia and accompanied by Eva Hunter at the piano, , amused the Seniors with songs from the Andrew Sisters era. Our thanks to. Anne Gliddon for arranging the' entertainment. : The winter session of! shuffleboard is complete and Otto Bujtus announced the winners. Prizes were awarded to _Stan Rickard With the best score followed by Eileen Dawson and Audrey Geer in second and - third place "Yespectively. Jacklyn Kerr informed us of the many trips available to us in the coming months. Call 985- 7696 for information and reservations. AK Town Council is considering our request for improvements in the parking. area and '+entrance to the Latchar Centre. Check the calendar in the Scugog Citizen for senior activities. Next meeting is May 8/1996.

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