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rr SES BR >. p Dy Al ASAE 5 LY Ca ST 12 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Mar. 1, 1978 Scugog Island and area By Earl Reader Once more a spark has ignited on the Island, toward Community friendship. It you are a new resident and you have felt left-out because you haven't found a satisfac- tory way of mingling with Islanders, now is your chance to meet many other people and particularly young couples at a Commun- ity Dance in the Island Hall, March 18 at 8:30 p.m. Music will be supplied by the "Music Man". Tickets may be obtained from Sharon Bobbie, Beth Heayn, Adderley and Janis Richard- son. We are sorry to hear it has been necessary for Mrs. John Sweetman to have an eye operation in the Oshawa Hospital. Tonight the "Grace" U.C.W. meets at the home of Mrs. Button. The "Head" U.C.W. meets at the home of -and business. Pat - 26" FRANKLIN *159% (includes grate & screen) 30" FRANKLIN Mrs. Bonnie Gerrow. All ladies are welcome to attend. There is usually los of fun, as well as Devotions Don't- forget your $3.00 to Bonnie Gerrow for the "Observer", March is a particularly interesting edition with its editorials, question box, travel guide, Faster celebration and world-wide concerns for all ages. Remember to contact Mrs. Yvonne Appleton this week if you still wish to subscribe. A "Festival of Faith" is being" promoted by the Oshawa United Church Presbytery to be held Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8 at Harmony United Church. As only 200 can be accomo- dated, it is necessary to register early, before March 31 for cheaper rates, too. Enquire through your own church. The 'Parent and Son" ~~ Warm, Winter BARGAINS It's Money in Your Pocket! 196% _ Reg. $261.00 SPECIAL (full chrome plated trim) PARLOUR STOVE $]69% One Only Free-Standing RED FIREPLACE with 2 lengths red pipe. 199" banquet for all four branches of the Scout organization was considered a great success. Eighty-six people enjoyed a hot pot luck buffet supper with Rev, E. Linstead as a guest who said the grace at the beginning. The tables were decorated with a lovely floral centrepiece and bud vases of flowers, donated by the mother of Nancy Pytler who had driven to Thornhill to pick them up from their greenhouse. After everyone was filled to their full capacity and wore that contented look, Cliff Crowell thanked the mothers for the food and the help. Sharon and Bill Bobbie introduced the people at the Head table. Beaver leaders John Ross and Cheryl Chandler were invested by Scouter Milton Gill with the help of other Beaver leaders and many little beavers. Linda LeRoy, who works at SUBURBAN AUTOMATIC (air-tight stove) $299" Fitebrick Lining Paros brques rétraclaces WOOD, FIREPLACE COAL & FIRE LOGS IN STOCK: Box stove, *79.95 One Only Free-Standing Orange PORCELAIN FIREPLACE with 2 lengths black pipe. - Reg. $369.95 SPECIAL 'We carry a complete line of 269° FISHER STOVES \. HWY. 7A AT THE LAKE BALLARD LUMBER HOME BUILDING CENTRE PORT PERRY ONT. 985-7338 APY AFIT IE 2 the library and is also a Beaver leader, procured films which she showed for the pleasure of all. There was a draw for the lovely centrepiece which was won by Mike Linington for his 'mother. The boys certainly enjoyed all the chocolate milk, as did the adults appre- ciate milk for coffee so grac-, iously donated by Joel Aldred. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Chas. Wilson who passed away Sunday after weeks of suffer- ing and uncertainty. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson lived at the "Head" of the Island "for many years and raised their four children there. Glen with his wife and three chil- dren live on the home place. Police report Police are investigating - the theft of four wire and chrome wheel covers report- ed stolen February 25 from a 1976 Chevrolet parked in the lot at Port Perry Hospital. The wheels covers are valu- ed at $266. ' - SUM OF MONEY A sum of money was re- ported stolen February 23 from a chiropractic office at 108 Water Street in Port * Perry. A police spokesman said that. a sliding glass window in the reception area was left open for a short period while the occupants were out of the office and when they returned, about $100. was allegedly missing. _ CHARGED An 18-year old man has been charged by police after a sum of money was alleged- ly stolen from a house on Union Avenue in Port Perry. Steven A. Brunton of Port Perry has been charged with theft under $200. NDP rep meets in Township Durham-Northumberland New Democratic Party * candidate Fred McLaughlin met February 20 in Prince Albert with members of the Association. Several items of national and local concern were dis- cussed such as job creation, the ibility of attracting light industry to this area, tourism and farming. The issue of national unity was also discussed at length with the conclusion reached the French language in- | struction should be intré- duced at the primary level of education and financed by the federal government. And it was also agreed that there should be closer personal links with the people of Quebec. With the party gearing up for a federal election that could come as early as the spring, local canvassing by the NDP will start in Port Perry in the next few weeks, and Mr. McLaughlin plans to spend time cap- . : vassing in Cesarea. The Prince Albert meet- ing was one of a series of similar meetings " that Mr. McLaughlin has held throughout the riding. Council Briefs SCHOOL FOR SALE Scugog Township has indicated an interest in purchasing the one-room public school in Blackstock being offered for sale by the Durham Board of Education. ' The Township has third right of refusal on the old school, and council agreed Monday night to inform the Board it is interested, but would like to know what the selling price is. SWEEPSTAKES . ) } Permission has been granted the Ontario Diabetic Association to sell sweepstake tickets in Scugog for a draw May 31 with the proceeds going towards diabetic research and for Camp Huronda for diabetic children. OMB AN ASS "With all due respect, the OMB (Ontario Municipal Board) is an ass." That was acting Mayor Reg Rose's comment Monday. night after Scugog Township learned that an appeal for a land severance by James Catty of R.R.2, Blackstock, had been granted by the OMB. Scugog Township objected to the severance appli- cation last year on the property in old Cartwright _ applicant appealed the decision to the OMB and this . was granted. i The Council agreed Monday night that it would appeal to the provincial cabinet in an effort to get the $1,000. lot levy that goes along with the creation of any new lot in Scugog Township through land division. DEER HUNTING - The Ministry of Natural Resources has informed Scugog Township that there is a strong deer populat- ion in the municipality, and the Ministry plans to permit a three-day hunting season again in the fall of 1978, probably November 6 - 8. states that during the three-day shotgun only season last year in Scugog TowntliD, Sok tiers sighted 117 deer in addition to the 20 killed. = ~The Ministry says the proposed season in 1978- would be on the same basis as last year: shotguns only. and no dogs allowed. 3 DAY NURSERY " Alicence has been granted a day nursery school in Blackstock by the Ministry of Social Services. It operates in the recreation centre and the licence allows for up to 15 children. Township on the grounds that it was bad planning. The ._-~ Aletter from Lindsay district manager C.R. Gray' ' r For the Best Deals on New G.M. 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