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* v. . 4 3 \ 4 4 a : 155% y 3 SCAT UR Fa 85 aha aw "i ran aw a Mave - A a 4 - ~ - a -- aa ha "lh turwal Nd - - ah i REE El Aa) Me ATARI Soe Xx © NST ONY An 20 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1974 A Thief inthe Night draws large crowd Durham Briefs > ry As £ wt. 2 oz ra dni oe & Sr, a i Ne or Ls a . WNT 3 5 LT The doors opened at 7:00 p.m. for a 7:30 showing on Monday Nov. 4of the film "A Thiet in the Night. This film was sponsored by the Inter-School Christian Fellowship of Port Perry High School. With approximately 250 people in attendance, Bev Simmonds. welcomed all on behalf of the 1.S.C.F.. Mr. Williams, the High School principal, also gave a brief welcome, and commented about the growth of I.S.C.F. group. Bev_intro- duced the film, merely by reading from the Bible, 1 Thessalonians 5:2 'the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night'. With this, the film com- menced. It depicted what can happen when Jesus Christ returns. It was an exciting story revolving around Patty. an average girl caught up in the philos- ophvof living only for the present. What happened when thinking finally caught up with her provided an action-packed, unforgettable drama. the a young man's confrontation with a deadly Asian cobra, Patty's daring escape from Jail, and a take over by the "Imperium that regarded all who were not properly identified, as enemies of the "System™. This picture portrayed with devastating reality the Bible prediction 'there will be no place to hide'. It left us all confront- ing a very important question--"'will 1 be ready when Jesus Christ returns?" With this,"Mr. Barber, the pastor of the Uxbridge Bap- tist Church said a few words about the film and explained that we should always be ready because Jesus will come with no warning like 'a thief in the night'. Following Mr. words, Mr. Barber's Larry Evans, sang a challenging song entitled "Right Now". The words were those of invit- ation, inviting lives to accept Jesus. Mr. Barber closed the evening in prayer and dis- missed the audience. The 1.S.C.F. wishes to thank all those who were there sup- porting the film. The 1.S.C.F. group which growing group in P.P.H.S. There are about 40 - 50 members who meet every Wednesday after school. Different members of the group, and sometimes special speakers lead the meetings in Bible discus- sions and the club has had an average attendance of approximately thirty per- sons so far this year. Regional council wants minutes of Police Body Durham councillors want the minutes of the Police Commission meetings, not just the edited summary council has been receiving. Coun. Ken Lyall of New- castle wondered why police matters are such 'sacred cows". He said the police should be treated just the 'same as other boards and commissions. Mr. Lyall said the police - state still has brutal connot- ations to him. Council does not - want parts of the minutes that deal with personnel or con- There are two members of regional council on the Police Commission and at least one must be present at a Commission meeting. - Coun. John Goodwin of Whitby, a member of the Police Commission, said Mr. Lyall's remarks were so wide of the mark that they were almost irresponsible. Coun. Margaret Shaw of Oshawa said she didn't like getting an edited report, as council was entitled to know what is going on, since it WANTS TO DISMANTLE DURHAM Al least one potential candiate for the Liberals in the riding of Ontario South isn't very happy about the way regional government is working in Durham. Asa matter of fact, John Coates, a Toronto business ®&,> man, has promised to dismantle he region of Durham if elected. He said that regional Oe SO) in Durham had been a total disaster and has been entirely premature. Mr. Coates said that regional Chairman Walter Beath is "lotally incompetent" and a "hack of the Conservative Party". © NEW HOME FOR THE AGED PROPOSED } The wheels have been set in motion to build a new home for the aged in the eastern, south central part of Oshawa. Durham Regional Council didn't actually commit itself to build the Region' s fourth home in this area. But motions were passed that will get information on how much such a building will cost for the Home, which will accomodate between two hundred and two hundred and fifty people. Plans are to be prepared for construction to start not later than June, 1976. FIFTY CENTS A DAY Wondering what they could need that would cost as much as one dollar a day, Regional Councillor Margaret Shaw supported a motion to pay residents of the Men's Hostel in Oshawa only fifty cents a day for personal needs. New provisions by the province allow the region to pay a personal allowance to people staying at the Hostel, and Social Services Commissioner W. D. Johns recommended that fidential matters. funds the police commission. The excitement centred on sponsored the film is a amount be one dollar. The money is to be used for things such as cigarettes. But Durham Council decided that fifty cents was enough for these people whom the region is already paying seven ® | 4 dollars a day to provide them with food and lodging. ar COMMITTEE WANTS TO REMAIN TOGETHER + All the members of the powerful Planning and Development committee of Durham want to stay on the committee for another year. Scugog is not represented on this committee which is drawing up an official plan to govern further development of the region. ! The committee's request that its membership remain the L A same next year was not greeted enthusiastically by other regional members and the matter was tabled. Chairman Walter Beath said that committee appoint- ments must be made at the first meeting of the new year and so the matter will be brought up again at that time. Get your 1975.... DAILY JOURNALS DESK CALENDARS 'CALANDER PAD REFILLS RECREATIONAL MEETING NOVEMBER 28 A meeting to discuss recreation in Scugog will be held November 28 in the Latcham Community Centre. Rolly Coy, President of the Scugog Ratepayers' ¥ 1 Association said the Association will sponsor the meeting at which they hope to have a-recreational expert from - Pickering as well as representatives of the committee investigating a new arena for the area. Mr. Coy said the Ratepayers' have always been pressing' for a diversity in sports in this area. "We don't want these people to make the mistake of - going out and just building an arena and planning for nothing else," Mr. Coy said. »>- x WILL INVESTIGATE BREAK-IN The Durham Board of Education will investigate security arrangements at its schools following a rash of recent break-ins. J. R. Backus, superintendent of business, was asked fora report on both the break-ins and the security measures against further break-ins. . Most of the break-ins were in the Oshawa-Whitby area and theives used a heavy instrucment, like a sledgehammer, to break into the schools and their safes. POCKET SIZE and DESK SIZE NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER YOUR WINTER Money on DX Premium FUEL Quality Fuel Oil SAVE Call Collect 668-3381 DX FUEL OIL Call us today for PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE Available now at the: PORT PERRY STAR 235 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY - 985-7383