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Vol. 130 No. 32 Big police 'presence greets the 'Choice By J. Peter Hvidsten Port Perry Star e town of Port Perry was « virtually taken over by police this past weekend when an estimated 60 to 70 officers from the Durham Regional Police _and OPP converged on the town to meet hundreds of bikers. Officers wearing body armour and police cruisers were visible everywhere as they patrolled the streets, and the Latcham Centre became a command post for the operation. The show of force was intend- ed as a deterrent to an estimat- ed 300 bikers attending a Satan's Choice biker bash just east of Port Perry for retiring founder Bernie Guindon. ° Police laid a number of charg- es against motorcycle riders, primarily for vehicle safety and equipment infractions. In addi- tion, two bikers were charged with impaired driving, one Turnto Page 13 All set for summer Summer's here, and it's time again for the township-run some of them last week, hanging 2 recreation projects to get underway. There's a full season Park. They are: Jessica Blake, Shar | of events and activities planned, and a roster of Pelyk, Matt Blake, Tim LePage, James P: on enthusiastic employees who will make It all come Wassink, Jaysen Andrews, and Jenn Best. together over the next several weeks. We caught up with Today's Star for details ofthe summer Scugog homes hit by daytime thieves By Jeff Mitchell ing in her back yard, and her By Js Perry Star 17-year-old daughter was Brazen thieves are working UPstairs when the door bell in some Scugog neighborhoods. ang. the girl couldn't get to Over the past month, police the door, but heard someone in have investigated a number of the house. Later in the after- Chamber event kicks off Thursday Festival Days are here again be served. Thursday night a teen dance, featur- lly low "% ing Somebody ___ Spa duels Jacket will of Comerce is hosting its an- play on the Queen Street stage and Crosswin nual EO Cae as this Rg ol pes form in the main festival tent in Palmer | Cruisin' i begins July 4 indown- P: 1July6. The remainder of the weekend will feature : Soten Port P, Perry ands in Hi Jay he live entertainment, shows and demonstrations. incidents that saw thieves walk Joon the woman discovered = midwa ns at 10am. eveni Friday's events will include the following: through open front doors and at} jer gd ntaining cash, see a he foo be the ng _ Ql0am. midway snatch purses and valuables -- he on oh Sques and her » en. Ride for the Heart and Stroke Foundation ~~ 010a.m. Kids Crasin' Parade : Mile their owners were at Toe ates oastolen. | invited to the official open- = O10a.m.sidewalksale er Rade 7 80 p.m: at the ~~ Qllam. Teddy BearPicnic Gln Street stage, Pree hot dogs and gop wil TumtoPage 11 The most recent incident DUMmerous, according to Sgt. occurred June 26, at a home in ~ 2 Port Perry. A woman was work- Turnto Page 14 DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ATTRACTIVE OFFER If You Thought You Couldn't Afford A 1996 GMC Sierra | - | o | i: oe wthen think again! "EEp------ Yo roe 985-847