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Port Perry Star, 9 Feb 1993, p. 3

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"A Family Tradition for 127 Years " PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 9, 1993 - 3 Council's decision angers local man (From page 1) cause of the reputation of the community. He says it was the family oriented feeling that at- tracted him, as he sought to pro- vide the best quality of life to his three children. Not only are his three chil- dren involved in a variety of ac- tivities from sports to scouting, he also sponsors teams in the area. "There's more to do for the kids, it's a family oriented com- munity," he said. It is due to his concern for the community and the youth of the area that he decided to donate 10 Scugog residents will receive 'medals at ceremony Forty Durham residents, in- cluding 10 from Scugog, who have made significant contribu- tions to their community will re- ceive commemorative medals from Durham M.P. Ross Ste- venson in a special ceremony at Oshawaon Feb. 19. The medals were awarded by the Governor General, the Rt. 'Hon. Ramon. Hnatyshyn, to mark the 125th anniversary of Canada's Confederation, and approved by Her Majesty The Queen. Mr. Stevenson said they are being presented to a broad range of Canadians, from all walks of life, in recognition of their distinguished personal achievements on behalf of their fellow citizens, and for Canada. The presentation ceremony will be at Northview Communi- ty Centre, 150 Beatrice Street East, Oshawa, on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Mayors of the lo- cal municipalities have been in- vited to attend. Following are the names of the medal recipients from Scu- -gog: Kent Farndale, Port Perry; Grace Hastings, Port Perry; Dr. Matthew Dymond, Port Pe Merrill Van Camp, Blacks book Jean Van Camp, Blackstock: Peter Hvidsten, Port Perry; Joyce Kelly, Blackstock; Mary June Smith, Port Perry; Gary Roncetti, Port Perry and Dr. Tom Millar, Port Perry. EMMERSON RANCE BRO LIMITED 193 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY, ONT. LIL 189 (416) 983-7306 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE NATIONAL TRUST A Division of National Victoria and Grey Trustco 6.0° 1 YEAR ANNUAL INTEREST 7.5% - 5 Year Annual Rates Subject to Change without Notice. Ea -.SJu-p the money to the swim club's cause. "It's giving them an opportu- nity to fulfil their goals," he said. Although he and Mr. Emmer- son were able to come to the aid of the swimmers this time, he wants to avoid future problems by establishing a fund for youth sporting events. He encourages people interested in helping youth financially to come for- ward and make a similar pledge. "There's so much for the youth, let's not take it away from them," he says. "What you give to the community, you get back." When told of the contribution, Mayor Hall said he was pleased that "two conscientious gentle- men" were gettinginvolved. "I think it's great that two people are interested in doing it," he said. Mayor Hall says a number of people and groups had contact- ed him with similar offers and was pleased that the communi- ty was interested in getting i in- volved. J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR Four people were taken to Community Memorial Hospital with various injuries following an accident involving a car and an ambulance in Manchester on Sunday at 11 a.m. According to Ontario Provincial Police, the car was westbound on Highway 7A and was slowing to make a left turn onto Rose Street when It turned into the path of an ambulance also travelling west- bound In the eastbound lane with its emergency lights. The car was forced into the front of the Manchester Hall. The accident is still under investigation. small to Plus Sizes wr TAL i, TT -- -. Riot arb gk py

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