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NRI count causes a scare
Even when the government conducts economic surveys, the figures are often misleading from the public. Darshan Singh, a farmer from Chhapar, said, We are scared that the government might be collecting the data to levy some special tax. People will not be forthcoming with complete information in this case. Jugminder Grewal, SDM, entrusted with collecting data for the East Ludhiana, Dehlon, Koom Kalan and Jassowal subdivisions, said, We are nearly complete with the data. We are not closing the books because there are a number of people who have not yet come forward with all the details of information. We are meeting people and informing them that data was a mere information bank. Another senior official said, We are not very clear about the details and reasons for the data collection.
Roy Scheider
Roy Scheider, who died on February 10 aged 75, was a versatile and appealing actor who appeared in more than 70 films, including Steven Spielberg's Jaws and William Friedkin's French Connection. Despite his theatrical background, Scheider was best known for playing a string of tough-guys in film thrillers. His weathered face, doe eyes and broken nose gave him a vulnerable air which he often exploited playing down-to-earth everymen attempting to make the best of difficult situations. .
Scouts pack for Cub-O-Ree
RAPID RIVER — The Cub Scouts and Webelos of the Redbuck District will hold their annual Cub-O-Ree Saturday at the Rapid River stockyards. The Rapid River stockyards are located just north of Rapid River, and the location entrance will be signed on US 2 & 41. The day will be full of outdoor winter fun activities. Each Redbuck pack attending will host an event, so there will be numerous fun activities. Event stations: Snowshoeing, Relay Race, Walk the Line, Tied in Knots, Ski Team, Maze, Peanut Walk, and Atomic Bomb. In addition events which are just for Webelos are the Catapult and Webelos Tracking. Each Pack in the Red Buck District helps out by running a station. The Boy Scouts in the area will also be helping out. The cost is $4 for each registered Cub Scout (the cost includes the award plaques and a portable restroom).
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