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a a Some needy missed, thinks the SSPC f BA 5ra® J : dh LON AAG MA Ean Yt $x Want co-operative Christmas program By John Gast It looks like the fledgling Scugog Social Planning Council will attempt to strike up the Yuletide band again: this year, but indications are that some of the instruments might be playing a different tune. : Thursday night's meeting of the council, held to orche- strate the efforts of the many clubs, organizations and groups in their Christmas Gift programs, was some- thing less than an overwhel- ~ ming success. Of the many community organizations asked to send representa- tives, only a handful turned out. Jack Lee, president of one of the few organizations that were represented, analyzed the problem most accurate- ly. "It looks like you heedga lot more people. to do what you want to accomplish," said the Legion president. Social Planning Council President Jennifer White agreed. 'Letters have gone out to all groups in the area. The turnout we have," she said wryly, "is exemplary." Main concern of the SSPC is that some of the needy in the area are bing missed in the unorganized individual PORT & PERRY Serving Scugog Township programs, To a lesser degree, there's concern also that there has been some overlapping. Such groups as the Legion, Lions, some churches and other drganizations conduct their own programs. Mr. Lee wasn't too con- cerned about the possibility of someone getting the bene- fit of twice. "Then that family will have a very good Christ- mas," he smiled. The Council agrees, but is concerned that while one recipient may get extra, another would have to go without. There has been Thursday, October 14, 1976 Christmas package - some evidence of both, according to members of the Council. In an effort to learn from the more experienced Oshawa area program, Jeannette Babington was invited to speak to the Thurs- day meeting. She's co-ordin- ator for the Oshawa Inform- ation Centre and -almost from the outset of her add- ress, basic differences bet- ween the Oshawa Christmas Assistance program and the Scugog area endeavor became evident. -Main problem is the effec- tive operation of a "'clearing (continued on page 9) 20° Tl Vol. 110 No. 49 32 Pages Scugog Township Mayor Lawrence Malcolm said that it's been his experience that local elections in the area have "always turned out pretty interesting," and it looks like the 1976 municipal elections will turn out to be no different. Mayor - Malcolm said the upcoming election will be the first "normal" election in the new amalgamated Scugog Township, and that the excitement seems to be building already. He added that the Scugog area seems to be lucky in the fact that much of the apathy reported in many other-- areas doesn't seem to be in evidence here." "When we had elections in Cart- wright," said Malcolm, "it usually worked out to about two men for each job. We've been fortunate to have good participation here." Six-year-old Taylor Price, son of Dr. Ralph and Pat Price of Lilla Street, Port Perry, seems to be giving it all he's got in lifting the 116 pound pumpkin grown by his dad in a local '"dentists "n doctors' pumpkin growing contest.' Seems the reputation of i He said the interest and "willingness of people to get involved is "nice to see", and added that a 'reasonable' turnover on any council is desirable. "When you sit on a council for too long you start to wonder if anyone out there actually cares," said Malcolm. ' Mayor. Malcolm praised the existing Scugog council, saying that he's been able to "talk squarely" with any Sees no major issues (4 | . and all of them. While there have understandably been differences of opinion, there never was a problem in working with them and get- ting things done. "The differences of opin- ion are a good thing," said the mayor. As far as issues are con- cerned, Mayor Malcolm doesn't see any major single issue. "The provision of (continued on page 5) the Price pumpkin has gotten around, because nc others have even dared to challenge the voluminous vegetable. Matthew, 9. Actually, the hands belong to brother Photo-Composition by John Gast A EBL ONY Line al dP 4 x % x 4 \ A 0 dad ivevsrmneainratsmio sd rsitodens dination tips ih rind lacpddoaoata iaudiasrmiinos denn LER | oy ' " pA SL FRSA TY MD) sul? Siebe Rekker shoots a lot of wildlife, and has been amply rewarded for same by various wildlife, ecology and photographic groups. Siebe "shoots" with a camera, capturing on film some of the secrets of life in the wilds. story. See page 17 for more pictures and Crosier, Deeth may try for Ward 1 seat Two more people have indicated they may try for a seat on Scugog Township Council in the upcoming municipal elections this Dec- ember. Don Crosier and Ron Deeth said they haven't as yet made up their minds on running for council, and that such a decision would hinge on whether they could con- tribute enough time to the task of councillor. Both would seek the Ward 1 (Reach) seat on council, presently held by Coun. Neil Hunter who recently announ- ced his intention to run for the area seat. Ron Deeth said any dec- ision on his part would hinge on whether an expanding packing house business at the Deeth farm would pro- vide enough time to do the council job. His decision also hinges on whether the election will draw out other good people in the ward. "I'haven't given a flat no," Hydro off Hydro in Port Perry, Brook- lin, Durham College and Blackstock area was cut off for about 12 hours Tuesday morning after a car sliced off a hydro pole in the Taunton Road-Simcoe Street area. According to Bowmanville District Line Foreman Ernie Eves, the Port Perry feeder line was out until hydro crews were able to patch up the damage. said Mr. Deeth, a member ot various local organizations including the fair board. He said he's been approached about running "numerous times'. : Don Crosier, also a farmer and involved in various mun- icipal organizations such as the new arena committee and fair board, said he's made no firm decision either. He said he's been approached, but that the time element is the reason he's been unable to give a firm answer. He said, however, that a (continued on page 5) Richard Drew will contest Port Perry seat Chamber of Commerce President Richard Drew has confirmed his intention 'to seek the Port Perry seat on Scugog Township Council. A local businessman, Mr. Drew was one of a number of people who indicated to the STAR earlier that they might consider running for office. Drew joins schoolteacher Paul Arculus in the Port Perry contest. 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