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Crt ETT Em TT re mm--- | 10 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 17, 1984 The McDonnell family was awakened late Thursday night by three young men travelling along Highway 12 south of Port Perry who spotted a fire burning in the fami- ly's barn. Firefighters from Oshawa, Whit- by and Scugog Township were called fo the Service at 7:30 p.m. scene but the barn burned to the ground, with more than $50,000 damage. Goats saved from burning barn Harold and Stella Mc- Donnell consider them- selves lucky, even though their barn burn- ed to the ground late Thursday night. They're lucky because all but two of their valuable angora goat herd survived the $50,000 blaze which leveled the old black \ barn and destroyed last year's mohair crop and a large quantity of seed. The family was alert- ed to the fire by three young men driving along Highway 12 who happened to spot the blaze as it gathered momentum in the barn (at the corner of High- way 12 and the Scugog Whitby Townline). Without thinking, the men banged on the. McDonnell's door, wak- ing them up, and then helped the family clear the animals out of the barn. "We were very lucky to get them out of the barn", Mrs. McDonnell said. She is certain the fire began with electrical shorts at the pump, and says another barn will be built as soon as possible to house the goats which are now being sheltered in the McConnell garage. / Spring Concert comes to the Island Church Scugog Island News by Mrs. Earl Reader Plan to keep Friday April 27 open for the Annual Spring Concert with music and cos- tumes by the Island United Church Choirs assisted by many friends of the surround- ing area. Each concert seems to be better than the previous one, if that is possible. The 'members and friends of the Island United Church are look- ing forward to a joyous Easter weekend. They will host a Good Friday when Manchester - members come to the Island to share a joint Worship Service and social hour. Then early Sunday Easter morning the ladies of the UCW will serve breakfast to families and guests from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. There will be no charge but you may leave donations at the tables to help defray expenses. The UCW members are asked to bring some jams or Durham Liberals annual meeting The Durham-York Provincial Liberal Association will hold its annual general meeting in Sutton at the Public Library, High Street, on Wednesday, April 25. John Eakins, MPP Victoria-Haliburton will be the guest speaker to follow election of officers for the new year. A wine and cheese party will be available beginning at 7:30 p.m., with the general meet- ing commencing at 8:30, Milton Mowbray, Presi- dent of the Association, announced. Before You Buy TRY BOB ARCHER PEARL, I» PONTIAC-BUICK 10 VANEDWARD DRIVE PORT PERRY 985-8474 Flowering Geraniums for EASTER! Pots and Hanging Baskets BRUNTON'S | QUEEN ST WEST. PORT PERRY 985 7114 I---------- similar spread and some help. It's a happy time for families to get together. At 9:45 a.m. the church service will begin during which time Holy Communion will be celebrated. Special music is being pre- pared. We just trust the many flu victims will have recovered by then. This Thursday April 18 is the special meeting at the Railroadhouse Motel at 7:30 p.m. for those who are interested in beautifying Scugog- Township in its public or private areas. It will be inspiring to see those slides. Saturday May 13 is not far away but a little later than usual for the Annual Arts, and Craft Show by the "Head" UCW with demonst- rations, displays, flea table, bake sale, craft sales and plant sales. Don't forget to let us know of your specialty in any of these areas. The *'Grace' UCW will also hold their annual hot luncheon on the same day which is very convenient for all con- cerned. We are pleased to hear that Kathie Fulcher on the West beach read is recover- ing from her fall and bout of flu. Gregory s Men's Wear Led. PORT PERRY PLAZA STORE HOURS: 985-8160 Mon, Tues. & Thurs. 10to 6; Fri. 10-9; Sat. 10-5 mi Great Mother's Day Gift! Don't miss this "gift of a lifetime"' *FREE PHOTO OF YOUR CHILD OR FAMILY PORTRAIT *NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR GROUPS *PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER *NO AGE LIMIT *WOODEN PLAQUES AVAILABLE *CHOOSE FROM FINISHED PRINTS *ADDITIONAL PRINTS AVAILABLE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES -ONE DAY ONLY - MERSCO 5C to $1.00 PORT PERRY. ONTARIO Tues., April 24th, 10 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. re i AN A SAS i