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( DANCE Ww An Cie oven? "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" PE I UA BPE Cen PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 - § _--_------ Colourful event's this weekend Band powwow celebrates rich Native traditions By Chris Hall Port Perry Star The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation are busy preparing for 'their upcoming powwow celebration, which to be held this weeken The fifth annual Traditional Po will kick off next Saturday (July 21), an run through Sunday. It'll be held behind the First Nation administration office, located approximately one kilo- metre north of the Great Blue Heron Charitable Casino on Island Rd. The public is invited to take in the celebrations, which will begin around noon on Saturday with the official grand entry of all participants. The festivities will continue on until 5 p.m. Another grand entry will be held at 7 p.m., and the celebrations will carry on into the evening. They'll kick off again Sunday at sun- rise, and will run through that day as well. Those expected to take part in the annual local powwow include the Medicine Sky Singers, who'll host the event, the Two Rivers Singers, Biim Sko Nodin, and the Debwewe Singers. "Everyone is welcome to attend, to come out and watch the proceedings," said Jill Thompson, the economic development officer for the Scugog gos > omic |» DMIX|O|O|r|2Z]|O mi<4|m|o Olam -"|»[O|O >|-|-m WINDOWS & PATIO DOORS Alcan vinyl & aluminum windows. Allex's Siding Island First Nation. "This is our way of honouring our veterans and of celebrating our culture with .dancing and drumming and fel- lowship with other First Nations and the general public." This will be the second year in which he local native band has stretched its nnual powwow. celebrations into a two-day event. Approximately 500 peo- ple attended the event each day in 2000, and organizers are hoping to increase that this year. Native food and craft vendors will be on hand, and rough camping is available for those taking part in the festivities or those who just come to watch. Admission is $2 for adults. Seniors, elders and children under the age of 13 are free. Cameras and videocameras are allowed, but spectators are reminded not to take pictures during the grand entry ceremonies and to ask any per- former before shooting. Absolutely no alcohol, drugs or pets will be permitted at the powwow. Anyone wishing to reserve a camp- ing spot is asked to contact Della at 905-985-3337. Those looking to sell food or crafts can call Anne at 905-985- 1476. : Energy efficient windows reduce draft & increase warmth. GOLD Products Limited Sales and Installation of ~ ERR EERE RRR RR RE RE RRR ER RE EE ER EE ER EE ERE ER EER EE RR El RR El REE ERE RR RRR RRR Rl RI EIR ERIE] Funny money turns up in Scugog RIK DAVIE/PORT PERRY STAR Durham Police are warning the public and business owners to be on the look-out for counterfeit money as the summer season gears up. Durham Regional Police Const. Heather Briese shows off some of the $100 'and $10 bills seized by police in and around Scugog in recent weeks. ; MISSISSAUGAS OF SCUGOG. ISLAND ATION Jel] FIRST N is pleased to announce the opening of its new Health Resource Centre on beautiful Scugog Island. Come and visit our Library and Resource area. We also have a 300 person capacity gymnasium, with stage, RIE] I] JR RRR RI RIE] Jedidicic RRR complete with kitchen and bar facilities, which is available for your Special Event Rental. ARIE Doors ®* Windows © Troughs * Additions * Solariums * Awnings ® Decks * Sunrooms Reach Industrial Park - Reg. Rd. 8 (1/4 Mile E. of Hwy. 12) Port Perry (908) 985-3333 or 985-3747 www.allenssiding.com PORT PERRY DENTAL ASSOCIATES Golf & Country Club JULY SPECIAL HALL FEA S e Floor Space: 50 x 120 feet e 35 ft. ceilings e adjustable lighting e stage RRR RRR Ic $22.50 | 5 0 CREN ON Elm Tree Rd. south . . . of Litto Britain Rd. o state-of-the-art kitchen, dishes available 3 the Sons Pillars e 40 round banquet tables e 300 padded chairs e equipped bar facilities e serving hatch to hall from kitchen and bar 705-786-0200 | 3 % Ay JR RRR ERERE EA TOS all i publicize? * INSURANCE ASSIGNMENT ACCEPTED EVEN APPO TENTS AALABLE ) ) Bp parking ; ar | || ecm cae pen ome vou sis 5 ; Ho 118 The SOMROTIEISUSOONT _-0ONIA AESTES Maan s For bookings and information: 2 os al NEW PATIENTS WELCOME g Call Anne Harmsworth ERE BRR p-- 905-985-1826 or fax: 905-985-7958 1173 MARE MAE) IMIG AACA CAT lee ERRIRRIEE | Teale Ie] os a PRR Aran 005-985-8459 Ev 462 PAXTON ST die (ACROSS FROM PORT PERRY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL) RII BREE = r - po FF SIR IRINIRISISBINISIGISIBISIS 2 icici didi ics) ic Ir fri rrp RRR RRR RIE RR]