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pw 34 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 26, 1991 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus and his helper Jennifer Atkinson will be at Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village until Dec. 24. Other events happening at the gardens until Jan. 5 include the Festival of Lights, a live Christmas show and a miniature Santa Claus parade. A 19th Century Christmas Card Work- shop will be held on Dec. 14-15 and the annual winter carni- val runs from Dec. 27 to Jan. 5 TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG The Council of the Township of Scugog invites applications from members of the public who are qualified electors in the Township of Scugog who wish to have their names considered for appointment to one of the various Agencies, Boards and Commissions. Any person interested in offering their services and would accept appointment to fill one of the vacancies, are invited to submit their name,together with a brief resume, to the undersigned by 11:00 AM, Friday, December 6, 1991. PLEASE NOTE that the present members of Boards and Commissions with expired terms are eligible for reappointment provided they have expressed an interest. The vacancies and terms of office of the vacancies are as follows: COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT - requires 3 members to serve 3 years. SCUGOG PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD - requires 6 members to serve 3 years. SCUGOG HYDRO ELECTRIC COMMISSION - requires 4 members to serve 3 years - (3 from Port Perry and 1 from surrounding area). ARENA COMMITTEE NO. 1 (PORT PERRY) - requires 5 members to serve 3 years ARENA COMMITTEE NO. 2 (BLACKSTOCK) - requires 5 members to serve 3 years. PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE - requires 3 members to serve 3 years (Meetings as required to hear appeals under the Township's Property Standards By-Law). FENCE VIEWERS - requires 6 members to serve 3 years. (On call as required to arbitrate line fence disputes). DURHAM LAND DIVISION COMMITTEE - requires 1 member to serve 3 years. DURHAM TOURIST ASSOCIATION - requires 1 member to serve 3 years. Earl S. Cuddie Administrator-Clerk, Township of Scugog 181 Perry St., Box 780 Port Perry, Ontario LOL 1A7 - 985-7346 MNR expands role In Crime Stoppers Natural Resources Minister Bud Wildman has named Dave Ferguson, Regional En- forcement Specialist in Sudbu- ry, as MNR's provincial co- ordinator for the Crime Stop- pers program. The announcement, which is part of the ministry's plan to increase its involvement in Crime Stoppers, was made at MNR's Waterfront Hangar in Sault Ste., Marie. "Expanding our participa- tion in Crime Stoppers will help us involve more people in supporting the efforts of our conservation officers to enforce game and fish laws," Mr. Wild- man said. "Crime Stoppers has already shown the excel- lent results that can be achieved when government agencies and private citizens work together for a common goal." } Crime Stoppers is a success- ful non-profit international or- ganization which, through in- dependent local groups, involves the public in the ar- rest and conviction of crimi- nals through anonymous tips and rewards. MNR's involve- ment with Crime Stoppers will allow the ministry to be ad- vised of tips regarding viola- tions of game and fish regula- tions and other laws governing the use of natural resources. The Crime Stoppers organi- zation originated in Albu- querque, New Mexico in 1976. The first Crime Stoppers or- ganization in Ontario was set up in Hamilton in 1983; today there are 35 groups across On- tario. Since 1989, MNR has become formally involved with Crime Stoppers in Cochrane/ Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie/ Algoma, Kenora and Niagara Falls.' Each Crime Stoppers organ- ization has its own board of di- rectors, made up of unpaid vol- unteers from the local community. Each organization Diabetes meeting The Durham Diabetes Assoc. and the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre will be holding their An- nual General meeting at St. Gregory's Auditorium, 194 Sim- coe St. N., Oshawa, on Wednes- day, Nov. 27/91 at 7:30 p.m. There will be an election for the Board of Directors and a workshop on Diabetes. The meeting is open to all members of the public. also has one or two paid co- ordinators, usually police offi- cers seconded to Crime Stop- pers by their employers. Crime Stoppers takes anony- mous calls from informants, which are passed on to the ap- propriate organization for ac- tion. Rewards to a maximum of $1,000 may be provided to the informants. As MNR's provincial co- ordinator for Crime Stoppers, Mr. Ferguson will provide ad- vice and leadership to local ministry offices on becoming involved in the program. The ministry will also name a liai- son officer to work with each of the provincial Crime Stop- pers organizations. } "By working with Crime Stoppers, we hope to catch those who break the law, and encourage others to continue to respect our fish, wildlife, lands and waters," Mr. Wild- man added. Visitor numbers rise at Lindsay area parks The 1991 camping season has drawn to a close for Emily, Balsam Lake, Darlington and Serpent Mounds Provincial Parks. Park statistics showed a substantial increase of 9.7 per cent in visitors over 1990. This year a record total of 354,156 peo- ple visited the Lindsay area pro- vincial parks. Staff are happy to report that despite the increase in visitors us- ing the park this summer, en- forcement occurrences were down. By "having respect and consideration for your fellow visitors and the park environ- ment", you guarantee a peaceful and relaxing vacation for all campers. A recycling program was in- itiated and was received with en- thusiasm by park visitors. All parks hope to continue this pro- gram in 1992. Once again, the Park Pal incen- tive program was offered to all of our young campers. This year the program was expanded to include a total of nine provincial parks: Awenda, Balsam Lake, Darl- ington, Earl Rowe, Emily, Rock Point, Serpent Mounds, Sibbald Point and Six Mile Lake. Par- ticipants were supplied with a Park Pal booklet, and upon com- pleting certain tasks, received a corresponding sticker bearing a colored owl photograph to be plac- ed in the booklet. After collecting all four stickers, young campers received the Official park Pal seal. The completed booklet was an attractive display of owls and environmental messages for the young visitors to take home. Park staff are now preparing for the 1992 camping season, and would like to thank everyone who took the time to fill out a comment card with their suggestions and concerns. They are individually read, and as many suggestions as possible will be implemented for next year. To those of you who visited qur parks this summer, we thank you and hope to see you next year. Eor our future first time visitors, we look forward to meeting you and making new friends: Have a hap- py, safe winter. Tickets still available for YMCA Art Auction Tickets are still available for the YMCA's Art Auction on Fri- day, Nov. 29 at the Oshawa Golf Club. The YMCA is hoping to raise $6,500 in aid of Durham children attending Day Camps. Approx- imately 1,688 children attended last summer with 126 receiving help from our Financial Assistance program. Originals, serigraphs, water colors, signed and numbered prints will be auctioned with bid- A Parkwood Christmas Christmas comes to the beautiful Parkwood Estate. The public is invited to tour the McLaughlin home and experience its architectural splendor, enhanced by seasonal specialties. The tour takes in principal rooms on the first and second floors, and of course the unusual recreation wing, all under a man- tle of festive holiday decor. As always, tours are guided by the gracious Parkwood Volunteers. Tour hours will be extended, to in- clude Saturdays, and evening hours Thursdays and Fridays. This year, the Parkwood Gift Shop features many unique items and Christmas poinsettias. There is no admission charge for the Gift Shop alone. Tours and Gift Shop Hours Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m, plus Thursday and Friday evenings 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Rates House Tours: $6 Adults; $4 Seniors/Students; $15 Family (two adults and two children). For further details, please con- tact Mr. Brian Malcolm, Parkwood General Manager at 579-1311. ding starting at 60 per cent of the gallery price. This is an excellent way to acquire quality artworks at bargain prices while helping economically disadvantaged children in our community. Preview is a 6:30 p.m. Auction at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door or can be reserved at reduc- ed price by calling 668-6868. Front Room tA \ 3° ¢ ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Both Large and Small at LANDFALL FARM R.R. 1, Blackstock, Ont. LOB 1B0 5 mi. east of Port Perry on Hwy. 7A (416) 986-5588 OPEN EVERY DAY Except Wed. & Thurs. by chance Christmas Sale 10% Discount Through December 23, 1991 -~