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2 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" That sa pretty prickly possum JEFF MITCHELU/PORT PERRY STAR When a creature of some sort started digging up his lawn north of town, Jerry Whitfield set a trap, expecting to bag a raccoon or a skunk. He was surprised when his quarry turned out to be a possum. The creature was rattled by the experience, but fine when Mr. Whitfield let him go in the bush. By jeff Mitchell as cats crowd shelter lovely cats." vard 2 and give the wayward cats loving. Roshler Some of the felines have been kept at the shelter since the beginning of the summer, as staff are reluctant to euthanize the animals. "We don't want to put these cats down," said Mrs. Koehler. "They're all Both cats, which cost $15 to adopt, and kittens, which are $10, are avail- able. The cost is higher if the animals are spayed or neutered. It is hoped that folks will step for- : "We want' responsible homes," said Mrs. 'Koehler. "People that are going to (the cats) and care for them." the ound a £535.54. Donald Kerr will run for Ward 2 seat A candidate has stepped forward for Ward 2 in this fall's municipal election. "Donald C. Kerr announced yesterday that he'll run for the councillors seat in the ward, which includes south Port Perry. Mr. Kerr said he has many years of experience in business and politics, which he thinks will be of benefit to the residents of the ward. He is so far the only candidate running in the ward; current Ward 2 representa- tive Ken Carruthers has announced plans to seek the regional councillors seat in the municipal election. Voters go to the polls Nov. 13. Mr. Kerr served six terms as a council- lor in the City of Etobicoke, totalling 15 years in office. He was also elected to the Board of Control in Etobicoke, and served on all municipal committees, including the planning board. A Tory supporter, Mr. Kerr is presently secretary of the Durham PC Riding Association. Mr. Kerr has been a real estate and municipal affairs consultant since his retirement as vice-president of the Canada Permanent Mortgage Corp., now known as Canada Trust. We'll have an interview with the candi- date in Friday's edition of The Weekend Star. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES 986-0576 R.R.#1 Blackstock Corner of Hwy 57 & 7A wing ontest 3 4 WRIGHT'S FEEDS 'N NEEDS Melanie & Harold Wright ---- Quality Products & Service Livestock, Pet & Poultry Feed Farm Supplies ig 3490 HIGHWAY 7A BLACKSTOCK, ONTARIO L0B Res. (905) 986-4538 * Competition & Practice Dresses * Consignment Skate & Dress Sales * New Skates 14620 Old Scugog Rd., Blackstock | (905) 986-0177 ~ Maureen Dowson, Owner RY PART OF THE DURHAM COUNTRYSIDE ADVENTURE HELP SUPPORT CAR TWRIGHT FIELDS .. . MORE THAN SPORTS + Windows + Doors + Siding - Awnings (retractable) 1 + Soffits & Eavestrough + Sunrooms « Exterior Cladding + Gingerbread sHowRnoom 60 Vanedward Dr., Suite #7, Port Perry Ph: (905) 985-0075 + Fx: (905) 9854816 | Toll Free 1-800-421-0037 | | THOMAS WALSH - Authorized Dealer IN wo Soprambsr 12, 2000 ) | | 2 Patricia Price ANTIQUES, FOLK ART & BOOKS 1320 King St., Manchester RR#4, Port Perey Ont. LIL IBS 27th year Please Drop By or Call Ahead (905) 985-7644 \ » Gas & Propane Fireplaces Bh 085-0715 1-800-638-4751 | i: a H] % OVERRIDGE | FIREPLACE WAREHOUSE Direct to you * Worry Free 170 Casimir St., Port Perry Sep