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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 1,1994 - 7 Letters io the editor Thanks for interest in S.E.S. To the Editor: Scugog Employment Services 1s now almost at the end of a six- month contract for funding by Employment & Immigration Canada. Since October, 1993, we have registered over 325 area residents and have been able to guide, advise and assist many in their efforts to find Jobs, enroll in training courses or become self-employed. Over 70 of our people are now back on track. Three weeks ago, Gord Mills, MPP, Durham East, asked to visit the S.E.S. office to meet some of our clients. Knowing that we would soon have no con- tract, he suggested that the most effective way to secure any type of funding was to demon- strate community support. Mr. Mills' visit was on Thursday, Feb. 24. Last Monday, Feb. 21, S.IE.S. Volunteers started can- vassing Port Perry for support. The result was that almost 100 employers and more than 400 area residents signed in en- dorsement of Scugog Employ- ment Services petition for per- manent funding. Individual letters came from many local or- ganizations and companies and these, together with our S.E.S. friends who came to meet Mr. Mills and Mayor Hall, firmly demonstrated the community spirit we all enjoy in Scugog. The response was truly over- whelming. Space does not permit our listing all those who gave their backing, but we will thank eve- ryone individually as soon as possible. In the meantime, we would hike you to know your faith and confidence in S.E.S. is very much appreciated. It i= heartwarming to have your un- derstanding and support. Congratulations are due to the hardworking and long- suffering Volunteers who, in the worst of weather, criss- crossed the township enlisting endorsement. Very many thanks to Ann, Gordon, Ear- lene, John, Laure, Marion, Neil and Peter. Well done! And spe- cial thanks to Maureen who, with infinite good humor and patience, acted as "Honorary Co-ordinator" and kept us all on track! It was only fair that it should be Maureen who pre- sented our proposal to Mr. Mills. Finally, we are very grateful to Mr. Mills and Mayor Hall, who are genuinely interested and concerned with the difficul- ties and realities being tackled by today's job seekers. Their in- volvement and understanding of our efforts are invaluable and we are confident they will do everything possible to en- Remember When ? 45 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 3, 1949 A benefit hockey game was played at Blackstock for Harold Crawford who had the misfortune to break a bone in his ankle the previous week in a hockey game between Oshawa and Blackstock. A presentation in honor of newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Wally Collins was held in Manchester Hall. Cub Bob Carnegie received his 2nd Star and Artist Award at the annual Father and Son banquet held at the Prince Albert United Church. : 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 27, 1964 A fire on Scugog Island totally destroyed a barn belonging to Mr. J. Fitzpatrick. One hundred and thirty sheep which were kept in the barn perished in the $10,000-blaze. A local rink skipped by Rodd Foster of Greenbank won the Adam's Distillery Trophy and the Lake Scugog Lumber trophy at bonspicls recently at the local arena. The team members were Neil Malcolm, Rodd Foster, Jim Baird and Ivan Thompson. A first for the Scugog Scout and Cub packs was the awarding of the religion and life award presented by Rev. Gilbert to Bruce Smith and Bill Gray at the annual father and son banquet. Catherine Jefford, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jefford, Port Perry, received her Gold Cord, the symbol of the highest achievement in guiding. The 11th Port Perry Guide to receive this honor, Catherine was presented with the cord at an impressive gathering at the Church of Ascension in Port Perry, 20 YEARS AGO Wednesday, February 27, 1974 Cheryl Wright was chosen Heart Queen at Cartwright High School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wright of Blackstock. A faulty clectric heater was the cause of a house fire at the home of Mrs. M. Kerr of R.R. #1 Port Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Osmond Wright of Blackstock celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. Winners of a rifle competition between Sea Cadets in the Bon Flotilla were the boys from the Port Perry Seca Cadets including David Sykes, Glen Heayn, Robert Heayn, Doug Olliffe, team captain, James Clement and Wayne Lown. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Samells returned from a holiday in Texas at Weslaco by the Gulf of Mexico. They visited Greg's cousins, the Everetts and Fred Mountjoys. 10 YEARS AGO Tuesday, February 28, 1984 Karl Williamson, of Port Perry, a serious collector of comic books had more than 3,000 issues of sci-fi, western and war comics. Blackstock hog and beef farmer Merrill Van Camp was appointed to the seven-member board of directors of the Ontario Stock Yards, where he would serve a three-year term. The Port Perry Rod and Gun Club held its annual banquet. Top shooter awards were handed out to John Nelson, Gary Kozak, Colleen Kozak, Christine Bazarin, Bob Dale, Grant Roberts and Jim Hardy. Local schools held their public speaking contests. Winners were Joel Schryburt and Leshe McKenzie of CCPS, Jeremy Davidson and David Talbot, Prince Albert, David Volman, Greenbank, Billy Bischop and Jason van Veghel, of Epsom and Jess Luke and Kerri Ann Colby of R.H. Cormsh. sure we will be able to continue helping Scugog people to win their own share of the job mar- ket. Sincerely, Vonne Haigh, Manager What next? From Page 6 the strength of all individual commodity groups and their vi- ability through equitable re- turn for all marketed agricultu- ral produce. The agricultural economy is far too complex to simply focus on marketing and ignore the en- vironmental, taxation, urban encroachment and other pres- sures that all farm businesses are under. The Ontario Federa- tion of Agriculture and the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario are major voices to these concerns. The farm population is less than two per cent of the general population. Agriculture needs a strong unified voice on general concerns which affect all com- modity groups. I invite all crit- ics of the registration process and GFOs to get involved first. These organizations take direc- tion from their members. New members and ideas are always welcome. For those that do not wish to share in the shaping of agricultural policy the fully re- fundable fee means that GFO funding continues through vol- untary contributions. Dennis Yellowlees, President Durham Region Federation of Agriculture SD: RRSP's Examine Your Choices ROBERT J. GOW 434-7156 or 1-800-267-1522 RICHARDSON GREENSHIELDS Investment advisors to Canadian enterprise and enterprising Canadians Robert J. Gow 111 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ontario L1G 454 A MESSAGE TO OUR PATIENTS: As you may know, the Ontario Government's Social Contract is reducing the level of services in many areas. What you may not know is that doctors are also covered by the Social Contract. So we too must reduce the services that we provide you. We don't want to do this. After all, your care is our prime concern at all times. Under the Social Contract, Ontario's doctors this year alone must cut close to $150 million from the health care system by taking unpaid days off work. As doctors, we're dedicated to providing you with the best possible care. At the same time, WE HAVE l BUT TO COMPLY WITH THE RA The result is that we of Medical Associates of Port Perry will be | R OFFICE THE WEEK OF BREAK, MARCH 14 TO MARCH 19, 1994. We are unable to provide routine visits, prescription refills, and booked investigations or elective surgery during that time. PLEASE NOTE THAT EMER ICES ONL WILL BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES DURING THIS PERIOD. THE URGENT CARE CLINIC WILL BE CLOSED. Medical Associates of Port Perry KARATE Men ~ Women ~ Children - - 2 LOCATIONS - - HIRYU BUSHIDO KAI \ ET (1: Ye CX Oo 1 ((E [\Ra{o]o V[eafel 2} COURSE Learn about Karate hefore your join ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT SELF-ESTEEM DISCIPLINE RESPECT PHYSICAL CONDITIONING - 15258 Simcoe St., Port Perry 985-0205 73 Brock St. W., Uxbridge 852-3093 a ail [A Fy Ng --------