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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Supporters of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of North Durham help the association raise close to $5,000 last Friday evening at their popular second annual Monte Carlo and Auction night. Patrons were treated to a large variety of impressive art pieces and merchandise donated for the occasion. President Elgin Knopp said they were very happy with the results of the evening and says it will be an ongoing fundraiser for Big Brothers/ Big Sisters. Photo above, Keith Elliott at the crown and anchor wheel shows off some of his winnings for the Association. Below, from left, Mayor Howard Hall of Scugog; Mayor Gerri Lynn O'Connor of Uxbridge and Durham Region chair- man Gary Herrema who attended the event. Bottom left, these young ladies were responsible for sell- ing tickets for the many draw prizes which were donated by local businesses. From left, Amanda Walsh, Karyn Pell, Stacey Swain and Lisa Gilbank demonstrate how they sell the tickets by the armlength. Left centre, four participants at the blackjack table get ready for an evening of fun. From left, Linda Dignem, Lynne Bertrand, Gail Ballard and Sandy Greenwood. Top left, the smiles on these ladies faces are due to the money being raised for Big Brothers/Big Sisters. From left, director Betty Penny, executive director Patti Goreski and director Teresa McGuinness.