Lake Scugog Historical Society Historic Digital Newspaper Collection

Port Perry Star, 29 Jun 1993, p. 3

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a a -- ee a "A Family Tradition for 127 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 29, 1993 - 3 SAC says abuse of animals will not be tolerated following incident with kitten The abuse of animals will not be tolerated, says Anne Barrett, a Scyugog Animal Control offi- cer. Officer Barrett made the com- ment last week following an in- cident in which a young kitten was deliberately mistreated. Jailed for dumping From page 1 in a field adjacent to a well abandoned in the 1920s. The 45-gallon drums con- tained petroleum distillates, sulphuric acid, methylene chlo- ride, xylene and other chemi- cals. Some of the drums rup- tured, contaminating the soil and ground water. Approximately $33,000 was spent cleaning up the area which included excavating the land and hauling away the con- taminated soil. Mr. Young pleaded guilty to one count under the Environ- mental Protection Act for per- mitting the discharge of a con- taminant into the environment and one count relating to per- mitting subject waste to pass from his control to an unli- censed hauler. This is the first time in Onta- rio that a third party has been jailed after substances wereille- gally dumped. GRADUATE PAULA M. WILLES Paula M. Willes, daughter of Chuck and Beth Willes of Prince Albert, graduated from Sir Sandford Fleming College on June 19, 1993. Paula graduated on the Dean's List with Honours in Business Administration specializing in Marketing and is employed with Great Lakes Packaging. GRADUATE JUDY WOODCOCK Jamie & Jackie wish to announce the graduation of their mother Judy Woodcock from Durham College, June 12, 1993, Office Administration & Word Processing. Judy is currently seeking employment in her field. Also congratulations from Mom, Dad & sisters According to Officer Barrett, a young man was seen throwing the eight-week kitten high into the air near the plaza at High- way 7A and Simcoe Street and letting it land on June 21. Another person ran to the aid of the kitten who took it home to A bench warrant was issued for the arrest of the party who dumped the substances and is due for a trial shortly. J ENTERTAINMENT: Starts at approximately 8:00pm «Good Tyme Cloggers e Irwin Smith display. Viewing will be al nurse it during the night before taking it to the Scugog Animal shelter the following day. It was later taken to a veteri- narian where it was diagnosed suffering from shock, bruised si- nuses and a headache. "You shouldn't be able to get away with this type of thing," Officer Barrett di The matter is being investi- gated by both Durham Regional Police and the Ontario Humane Society. Meanwhile, the kitten is do- ing fine and is available for adoption. ULY 1, CLOSED MONDAYS July and. August CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS Mon., July 26 to Sat. July 31, 1993 Irwin Smith Music Ltd. 305 Queen St., Port Perry 985-2635 _ 1993 COME JOIN IN ALL THE FUN DURING "CANADA DAY" Thursday, July 1, 1993 at Palmer Park on the waterfront in Port Perry For comfortable viewing please bring your lawnchairs and blankets. SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS DISPLAY: Starts at Please Note: The public must stay clear of the fireworks and will not be allowed near the lowed from Palmer Park on the waterfront Ho 5 7 A rope - A " C 2 TT, The following organizations have financially contributed towards the event Port Perry Oddfellows CBD Odd Fellows & Rebekah WON Port EAN Perry aL Lion's ~~ Club Township of Scugog PORT PERRY] To | -- TINS

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