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"A Family Tradition for 132 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 1, 1998 - 3 visit for bank holiday drive 'Pyramid schemes' Durham Police are warning area residents to be on the lookout for pyra- mid schemes that may be arriving in their mailbox- es. Sgt. Ken Hudson, an officer with Port's 26 Division, reports that a number of scams have shown up in mailboxes in Brock Township. Police are reminding people not to be fooled. Those receiving the let- ters are asked to send $5 to a Winnipeg address and wait patiently for a $50,000 payoff. "The recipient is instructed to send $5 in a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Winnipeg in return for a potential $50,000," said Sgt. Hudson. They are asked to mail their money to CM Marketing, Suite 244 35- 2855 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, he said. + "There's nothing we can do," Sgt. Hudson said when asked if police are planning any action. "It's mostly a buyer-beware thing with us; we can't stop them or the resi- dents. "If people are foolish enough to send $5 to the address... you have to remember if it sounds to good to be true it probably 1s." Restaurant IS robbed Thieves stole a quan- tity of cash recently when they broke into a Queen St. restaurant while the business was closed, report Durham Police. Sometime overnight between 11 p.m on Nov. 22 and 8:30 a.m. the following day, police report that thieves smashed a glass win- dow in a rear door at Emiel's Place restau- rant and ransacked an office before making off with some cash. Baby cougar's attention this Thursday and Friday A four-month old cougar will be on hand at Port Perry's Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce branch this week in an effort to help out Scugog's hungry this holiday season. The little cougar -- a part of Seagrave's Northwood Buffalo and Exotic Animal Ranch, which is owned and operated by Norm Phillips and Janet Howsam -- will be the centre of (Dec. 3 and 4) between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Those ning on stopping by to catch a glimpse of the tiny feline -- sorry, he'll be caged up and cannot be petted -- are urged to either bring with them a tin of non-perishable food or make a small donation. Everything col- lected will be forwarded to Operation Scugog. This will be the third year the local bank has used a cub in an effort to help feed Scugog's needy. Over the past two years, more than $1,200 has been raised. : As well, raffle tickets for six Christmas wreaths will also be avail- able for purchase during those two days. The cost is one dollar for two tickets and all money collected will be presented to the local food bank as well. Our Christmas "Wrap it up' SALE!! Shop Brock's in Port Perry first this Christmas for everyone on your list! We offer quality brands at competitive prices complete with old fashioned service and an enjoyable shopping experience! Women's Sleepwear by Vanessa, Tout Confort, Belle Pointe, Hanna, LL. 0 % Men's, Pyjamas, |B off Robes & Boxers by Residence, Joe Boxer, Stanfield Femine La Flare and more! vexcludes Tommy Hilfiger | (Joe Boxer Girlfriend 20% off) - I Women's § Robes 25 off Children's Sleepwear Robes, Polo PJs, Nighties sz 2-16 Men's, Women's To & Kids Slippers off by Sorel, Kaufman, Lullabies and more! Your Christmas Store BR@CK'S 168 Queen St., Port Perry 985-2521 BR@CK"S for K i ds 174 Queen St., Port Perry 985-8797 La R@C / sale ends \ p Tues. on foo Dec. 1508 x 178 Queen St., Port Perry 985-8334 A A ME A NR x REE EI SRA NR A