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_------. 8- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 15, 1994 "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" Garden Club members prepare for Christmas The November meeting of the Pine Ridge Garden Club was held Nov. 1 at Nestleton Hall. At this meeting the members made Christmas decorations under the leadership of Angela Willis to go on the Meals for Wheels trays at Christmas time. Members of the Garden Club made and sold Christmas deco- rations at the recent Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar. All money raised went to the auxiliary. The winners of the competition for wreaths made of dry ma- terials without accessories were: 1st - Tetje Prins, 2nd - Angela Willis, 3rd - Marliese Hassler and Shirley Love. For wreaths with accessories were 1st - Grace Bajema, 2nd - Margaret Trull, 3rd - Betty Forsythe. The next meeting will be Dec. 6 at Nestleton Hall at 6:30 p.m. 1RIPP BU SINCE 1988 0) Ruy BULLDOZING EXCAVATING 085-3564 GARRY TRIPP TERRY TRIPP Young Drivers of Canada NEXT COURSE STARTS DECEMBER 3rd, 4th & 10th, 11th Weekends: Saturday & Sunday 9:00am to 4:20pm 852-9705 Call for details Reminder from Crime Stoppers Home owners, store workers should be careful as year wanes The changing seasons and longer hours of darkness pro- vide opportunities for crimi- nals, say police. "Night time doesn't have to be dangerous if people take pre- cautions," said Sergeant Grant Arnold, coordinator of Durham Regional Crime Stoppers. "Don't make yourself a victim of crime." Crime Stoppers regularly re- ceive tips identifying suspects responsible for a variety of street crimes, break-ins, rob- beries and other offences com- mitted during the cover of dark- ness. "Investigators follow up Crime Stoppers leads and make arrests," said Sgt. Arnold. "However, it would be better if people could be spared the trau- ma of being a victim." Statistics show the majority of muggings, sexual assaults and small business robberies occur during hours of darkness. From dusk to dawn there are fewer people on the streets and darkness makes it difficult for individuals to even witness crimes. Criminals prey on vic- tims at night in an attempt to March of Dimes seeks donations The Toronto/York/Durham Region of Ontario March of Dimes is looking for donations for its "2nd Annual Biggest In- door Winter Garage Sale" to be held in Oshawa in March. Hardware, housewares, toys, and furniture are all being ac- cepted, beginning Nov. 15 at Ontario March of Dimes office at 10 Mary Street South in Oshawa (across from Harveys). March of Dimes requests that all portable packed in abox orbag. All monies raised from the garage sale will be used to pur- chase mobility devices, such as walkers and wheelchairs, for adults with physical disabilities ~ in the Oshawa community. For more information please contact Ontario March of Dimes at434-5280. rea: <Z#~ Wholesale Brand Name Factory Seconds Old OPT HT Ti | Chicken Pies $ 6 per pig. picky $215 Regular or Low Cholesterol Burrito Mini Fills 15 per pkg. with dipping sauce 12 3 19 25 12 a oertiatler $300 $3300 12 per pkg. 11 pkgs $180 per pkg. 6 Oriental Puff 7) 40) Rolls 325g per pkg. 15350 Old Simcoe Rd. Port Perry, 985-7373 pe MOTHER JACKSON'S OPEN KITCHENS LIMITED reduce their risk of being caught. To minimize your chance of becoming a crime victim, Crime Stoppers recommends staying in well lighted areas and when- ever possible to walk with a friend. Walk confidently at a steady pace and keep close to the curb. Avoid doorways, bush- es and alleyways since they are hiding places for criminals. At home, people should as- sure doors and windows are locked and exterior lights turned on at night. Automatic timers should also be used to turn on lights and a radio to give the house a "lived in look" at all times. Strangers should not be allowed into your home and proper identification re- quested from any service peo- ple. "You can't be too cautious," said Sgt. Arnold. Paul Brewer, chairman on the Crime Stoppers Board said businessmen can also take steps to protect themselves from criminals. He said proper fencing, locks, alarms and full exterior lighting are necessary to prevent burglaries at busi- ness facilities which are unoccu- pied overnight. Robbery prevention pro- grams should also be estab- lished in businesses operating through the night to discourage bandits, Mr. Brewer said. Con- venience stores, gas bars and fast food outlets should be well | lighted and avoid keeping large" amounts of money in cash regis- ters. Employees should also re- ceive training to help them from becoming victims of crime. "Crime Stoppers has become an effective weapon in the fight against crime, but it needs the help of everyone to keep our streets safe," said Mr. Brewer. So far, Durham Regional Crime Stoppers has been re- sponsible for clearing 1,233 cas- es and recovering more than $5,950 in illegal drugs and sto- len property. Statistics com- piled by Crime Stoppers Inter- national in Albuquerque, New Mexico show programs around the world have been responsible for clearing almost 400,000 cas- es and the recovery of more than $2 billion in illegal drugs and stolen property. Durham Regional Crime Stoppers phone number is: 436- 8477. That's 436-TIPS. donations be - were: 0 Regional Rd. 19; Q Greenbank vicinity; Q Scugog Island area; a Cragg Rd. Ken Hudson at 26 Division. said. Mailbox-bashing vandals still on prowl in Scugog It appears there's still someone out there getting their kicks out of bashing in mailboxes. Durham Regional Police reported another rash of vandalism in the rural areas last week, with at least half a dozen residents reporting their mailboxes smashed in the night. Among the addresses listed with 26 Division in Port Perry Q Pine Point Lane on the Island, and That's likely just "the tip of the iceberg", according to Sgt. "That's just the ones that were reported," he said Friday. "A lot of people don't bother (calling police) because they figure there's not much we can do about it." A couple of weeks ago, we reported on a group of residents living west of Greenbank who are so fed up with the vandalism, they finally approached the local media. Some of those residents have had their mailboxes smashed up to a dozen times. It appears vandals are driving up in the night and caving in the mailboxes with baseball bats, they Vv CONSERVATION '~ AUTHORITY Ex-officio Member Appointments 1995 Interested persons are invited to submit applications for a one- year appointment as an ex-officio member on the Authority Board. Ex-officio members are expected to input their expertise to all matters coming before the Authority. They may participate fully on any standing committee to which they are elected and enter into discussion on all matters before the Board. However, ex-officio members do not have a vote at the Board level. Your application should outline your background and interests and state why you are seeking the appointment. A maximum of four applicants will be selected for appointment. The authority reserves the right to not make any appointments if it so wishes. Applications should be made by 4:30 p.m., November 30, 1994 to: General Manager Kawartha Region Conservation Authority Kenrei Park Road, R. 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