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a 2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 24, 1995 -~ "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Impaired charges laid Island woman injured in accident Saturday An Uxbridge man faces impaired driving charges after an accident near Epsom Saturday evening that sent a woman to hospital with multi- ple injuries. Durham Regional Police said the 29-year-old man registered more than the legal limit of alcohol in his blood when he was given breathalyzer tests at the police station in Port Perry. Police said a man was east- bound on Reach St. near the intersection with Scugog Line 8 west of Epsom Saturday around 6:45 p.m. when he apparently lost control of his 1989 Pontiac Gran Prix on snow-covered roads. The Pontiac slid out of control and crossed the centre line into the path of an oncoming 1994 Toyota, being driven by Donna Loughlin, 26, of Pine Pt. Rd. on Scugog Island. A nurse in the emergency room at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, she was on her way to work at the time of the accident, police said. Ms Loughlin's Toyota slammed into the back of the sliding Pontiac, sustaining severe damage. Ms Loughlin sustained a number of in juries including severe seat belt burn, property from a vehicle. Police probe deliberately set blaze at local school Firefighters and police were called out during the early morning hours Saturday (Jan. 21) after a blaze was apparently deliberately set at the Port Perry High School. The fire, which was reported just after 2:30 a.m. by a passerby, was started in a storage area connected to the school's greenhouse, said police. It was contained before it spread. The blaze is being considered arson, police said. Sunday police were also called to investigate the theft of A Chev sprint was parked near the Port Perry Snowmobile Club property on Russell Rd. between 4 and 9:30 p.m. Sunday when someone entered the vehicle and stole about 28 cassette tapes and various papers, police said. A mirror was also broken off the vehicle. # , TOWN HALL 1873 ¥ Queen & Simcoe Streets, Port Perry Ki ALS Presents | HELEN PORTER in... "I LOVE YOU SO MUCH IT HURTS" "A magical blend of storytelling theatre, bar band & burtin' songs. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1995 at 8:00 P.M. Tickets $20. Available at the door or at Irwin Smith Music '" NEXT CONCERT - DAVE BROADFOOT, SAT., APR. 8/95 { 573) Hr SECURITIES INC. presents the seminar for your financial success. ALTERNATIVES TO STEPHEN Gooping MAXIMIZE RRSP PERFORMANCE SPEAKER: Stephen Gooding, B.A. - PLUS - STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH CAPITAL GAINS CHANGES SPEAKER: Michael Peace, C.A. 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Farm cheques stolen, cashed Durham Regional Police are investigating what they believe to be theft and fraud after cheques delivered to Scugog farms were cashed by someone in Orillia. Police said they received reports of the farm tax rebate cheques going missing Jan. 17 after one resident of the 6th - Line telephoned Revenue Canada to make inquiries about the payments. The cheques were apparently mailed near the end of November and delivered to mailboxes on the 6th Line, police said. After that it's believed they were stolen from mailboxes. Thieves forged sig- natures and cashed the cheques at a bank in Orillia, police said. Cites recent survey results Electorate backing NDP policy, says MPP Mills By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star The electorate is coming to realize that the provincial gov- ernment has dealt effectively with a number of thorny issues during its five-year mandate, says Durham East MPP Gord Mills. Mr. Mills was commenting on the results of a recent mail- in survey conducted here which he says show voters are supportive of many New Democratic Party initiatives, and recognize that tough deci- sions have had to be made to cut costs and deliver services. "There's a big change in attitude," Mr. Mills said during an interview Friday. "I'm quite upbeat." The questionnaire focused on government policies on employment, government spending and programs, edu- cation, agriculture and the environment. Respondents were asked to check off their level of support for the gov- ernment's actions based on whether they agreed or dis- agreed with the direction the provincial government is tak- ing. While responses ranged from survey to survey, there was a general indication of support in most areas, said Mr. Mills. He added that a high per- centage of surveys mailed to constituents in Durham East were filled out and returned. "We got a huge response to this," he said. "It's just the biggest ever." The hottest topics, as might be expected, were health care, government spending, and job creation. Respondents were often critical of the govern- ment's handling of health care, and indicated they want to see the gov- ernment cut costs. At the same time, they were quick to point out that they want the cur- rent level of government services maintained, Mr. Mills pointed out. "Everybody wants the deficit cut; there's no doubt about that. But they don't want that to impact on any- thing that affects them." Mr. Mills said that while tough decisions have been made on health care, they were necessary to prop up a univer- sal system that has been ham- pered by rising costs. Overall people recognize that the NDP assumed power during tough economic times and had to take steps to-man- age costs and a spiralling deficit, said Mr. Mills. "I think the responses indi- cate that people are very, very aware of the tremendous chal- lenges we've had," said Mr. Mills. "...I think there's a real understanding we had a prob- lem. "There's a real understand- ing that no'atter who was in government, it was a massive problem to overcome." GORD MILLS eo eo ec ANNUAL MEETING © © of Ontario Pine Grove Cemetery Co. Saturday, January 28th, 1995 at 1:30 p.m. Municipal Building, Port Perry All Plot Owners Welcome G.A. Wanamaker Sect. - Treas, Tuesday, February 21 7:00pm - g:oopm At the Settlement House Shops 183 Queen Street, Port Perry Featuring Foc Beautiful Bridal Gowns Altlendant, Mother and Flower Girl Dresses Tuxedos And decorating ideas by Everlasting Memories Together with an introduction to the new Settlement House Shops Bridal Registry Wine and Cheese will be served. 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