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Port Perry Star, 29 Feb 2000, p. 2

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REE 2 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 29, 2000 Supply of fuel running low at some gas stations "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" From Page 1 -utes; | had to wait three- and-a-half hours to get out," he said. A group of about 16 truckers were standing outside the entrance and exit, blocking traffic, he said, "We heard that a lot of places were running out while we were waiting." Paul Flieler, owner of Flieler's Petro-Can on Simcoe St., was unaware of the situation until he placed a call to his fuel supplier. "I have to place my order two days in advance to make sure | get it... they're only letting one truck out every half-hour at the depot," he said, noting that he doesn't think he'll run empty before a new supply arrives. "I'm careful not to let my tanks go too low; | don't think I'll have a prob- lem unless everyone else runs out and I'm the only guy in town with some." At Manchester Esso yesterday afternoon signs were placed on the pumps alerting customers that there was no regular-grade gas, leaving only premium gas and diesel for sale. Ken Irvine, who owns and operates Sunys in Port Perry with his wife Carol, reported no problems. "No problems, no prob- lems whatsoever. | placed No easy money for thieves at CIBC bank machine Thieves were foiled in their quest for easy money last weekend after they attempted to break into a bank machine. Durham Police report that an alarm at the CIBC ATM on Queen St. in Port Perry was activated shortly after 3 a.m. on Feb. 27. Thieves had attempted to pry the top of the a phone call this momin machine off to get at the cash box, say police. ar they said 6 " : y said I could have Officers arrived at the bank around 4:10 a.m. and found lots of gas." | nothing taken. YOUNG DRIVER'S OF CANADA Next Course March 14, 2000 Nintce 1987 vRIS Tiq C N, Presented by Scugog Christian School Featuring: ° i-Witness e Jubilation ec Emmanuel Praise and more!!! Emmanuel Pentecostal Church 1680 Reach Road, Port Perry, ON When: March 4, 2000 @ 7:00 pm Cost: $15 per person, $50 per family Where: BENEFIT CONCERT ' Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: Scugog Christian School (985-3741) or Hanks Pastries (985-2172) Tickets available at the Door WIN A 'Tropical Cruise olJlA B Oi FAMILY FAVOURITE | ° SWINGS ERE add 3 toppings £30 Weaker Se [Port [Remy Lil = and 4 Coke: "NAS Lg You could win aTropical Cruise. Enter the ballot attached to your delivered pizza or enter the next time you're in for a pizza pickup. see det st a Square Boy* near you! . -, a "6 7 al 5. PL , i vo ' hy rg - a ' . . e 7 = | a. y 1 "5 FILL IT UP - Pam Hickey fills up her car at a local gas station Monday afternoon, after word began to circulate that many of them would run out of fuel in the next couple of days. At least one station was already out Monday, (see inset) and others expected their supplies to dwindle by mid-week. ' OOOO idl ee 2 EL. EX YW 507. Car Wash: Seniors (55 & Over) EVERY TUESDAY with gas purchase Brought to you by your Independant FULL Service Station Sunys - OPEN 24 HOURS - A A A AA AAAADSLAMADGMNDGALAMLGASGASA NW ggg gs ee EY WON,

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