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x "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" JEFF MITCHELL/PORT PERRY BTAR TWO-CAR COLLISION: While their colleagues took part In extrication competitions Saturday afternoon in Port Perry, Sougag firefighters -- who hosted the event -- were called to a two-car crash on Marsh Hill Rd. at the intersection with Line 6 . Drivers of both cars were taken from the scene by ambulance, but the Injuries were not life-threatening. weekend. For the convenience Centre will be op will close on Saturda: * individual/group bookings * reduced rates _ a} local private kayak/canoe lessons available * trips scheduled for It's not a drought yet, but the dry spell is lingering By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star They're not calling it a drought yet, but local farmers and agriculture offi- cials are keeping their eyes upon the skies, looking for rain that's been in short supply. There's been little or no rain in fougog since a storm and accompanying tornado swept through the area a couple of weeks ago. And while it will be a concern if the dry spell continues unabated, nobody's panicking yet, said Joel Bagg, agricultural representative at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) in Port Perry. "It's not that unusual to go two weeks without rain, but it could turn around," he said Friday. "It's so vari- able." He said crops are not yet showing signs of drought stress, and a good dousing or two over the next few days could help out enormously. On the positive side, the dry weather has made for a fantastic haying season -- if farm hands can take the heat. Temperatures early last week soared toward the 40's with the humidex fig- ured in, making the hay mow about the last place anybody would want to be. But the quality of the hay, and great weather to bring it in, have made for a good season, said Mr. Bagg. Canada Day Holiday With Canada Day falling on Saturday, July 1, many local businesses will be closed either this Friday or next Monday: Canada Day party in works From Page 1 all of Scugog." r an extended holiday well artmen the ne. the 1y, June 30 5 « information on all white * water facilities located on the Ottawa River : CEN. Pred i ab o~' rrp: 174 Faia For your first REAL adventure June/july/August 4 ges > a 4 VY ay, but will be Park will be the centre of activity during the day, Port Perry's Palmer as kids' games are held - throughout the afternoon b and music starts a little e later on. There will be a special ceremony saluting Scugog's veterans of World War 2 and the 50th anniversary of the end of hostilities overseas as And, of course, when lo mers, Star Office | garkness falls, the annual fireworks display takes lace. The Chamber will e asking for donations Counselling Service Experienced Psychotherapist the show. vantage point. And any boaters who take to the lake to watch the fireworks will be asked to assemble by the causeway at the south end of the lake. Durham to help cover the cost of This year's display will launched from Birdseye Park as opposed to the customary site on the Conway property, so folks are advised that Palmer Park is the best CALL & BOOK NOW (905) 985-2751 ask for Janet or Rick available in most outlets ing the Star by mail wi until Wednesday morning; ing schedule caused by the holiday. We take this opportunity to wish all of our read- ers a safe and happy holiday weekend. ea 193 North Street, Port Perry re noon. Those receiv- ENJOY SUN OR SHADE ON YOUR PATIO OR DECK e Custom designed in any size o Perfect for todays lifestyle * Self-storing e Beautiful fabrics from European designers * No permanent framework * Hi-tech electronic sun & wind control system COLRL LEE ALY, Individual & Family Counselling Confidential, Convenient Office Call Suzanne at 985-0602 P.O. Box 17, Port Perry, Ontario, LOL 1A2 No monthly payments and 0% interest 'til January '96 9hp to 20hp available. Stop in and test drive an AGCO Allis tractor or nding mower today. (Chipper/Shredders also on sale) = = a-- CL -- TREWIN FARM EQUIPMENT Blackstock 986-4283 Call Bill Worden or Lloyd Trewin