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Whitby Free Press, 27 Sep 1978, p. 29

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WIHTBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27,1978, PAGE 13 COLD CUT -CENTRE, 128 DUNDAS ST. WEST <WHITBY 85 Varieties, of finest cold cuts by "A LOT 0F k.H KURZ FOOD$ INC. MEAT - FOR A LOT LESS MONEYSI FOR THE MOST DELICIQUS COLD CUTS - AT FAMILY BUDGET PRICES VISIT US AT THE Humane A total of $4,055 was pledged at the first annual Ontario Humane Society Ride-a-thon held Sept. 23 on the Great Pineridge Trail. The Ride-a-thon, organized by the staff of the Durham Region OHS branch on Thickson Road, Whitby, was declared to be an unqualified success. Branch President Mike Burgess expressed his gratitude to the branch staff who organized the Ride-a- thon, Mrs. Sheila Weaver and Head Warden Hubert Coghill, and to the many participants and sponsors who heiped to make it the success it was. The"Ride-a-thon officially kicks off- "Be Kind to Animais Week," Sept. 23 to 30, which culminates whith the annual tag -day Sept. 30. Mr. Burgess -urges fellow animal loyers to visit the shelter on Thickson Road North and join the over 500 members of the branch and to give generousiy when caliedt on by taggers. Ail proceeds from. these fund-raising events will go to further the work of the Ontario Humane Society iri the interest of animai welfare. A toti of 48 sponsored riders took part in the Ride- a-thon. Led by warden Steve Head in his wheei drive Jeep the riders set out at 10 a.m. sharp and the rear guard was manned by Clint Weaver in his pickup truck. Both vehicles on the ride had CB radios and were able Socieety raieses to keep in touch with the base which was thb school house property in Burketon, generousiy ioaned by Jack Jacobson Construction Company Ltd. The ride took the form of a figure eight, the riders arriving back' at base for lunch at 12:30. Lunch was provided by the branch. The second haif of the 25-mile ride started out promptly at 1: 30 p.m., minus several riders who retired their horses as they feit the animais were too tired. The ride conciuded at approximateiy 4 p.m., at which time three very hand- some trophies, donated by Shur-Gain Feeds Ltd. and gif t vouchers donated by Picov Horsemanship Centre (Whitby) were presented by Inspector John Kirkiand. The youngest rider to complete the ride was' Mike Conneily, 12, of RR 4 Port Perry. The oldest rider was Howard Brandt, 65, of 20 Elgin Street, Ajax, and the rider with the most pledges was Ron Statulak, 2360 Birchmount Road, Scar- borough, Who coiiected nanied piedges of $820. Each recieved a trophy. Mrs. Weaver, Who orlginated the idea of the ride-a-thon, left the Whitby OHS branch after five years, on Friday to take up her new position with the Fenelon Falls Veterinary Hospital. Members of the branch will miss her and her good work, said Supervisor Carol Lang. COLD CUT CENTRE $45000, THE FREE "FWINSTICKR" AVAILABLE AT OSHAWA-WHITBY Ask us about you Corne and tell us what you're Iooking for in a job. Tell us what you are today and what you want to be tomorrow. Ask us if we can offer opportunities and challenges to match your needs1.Io obligations on either side. We'il be glad to tatk. And we may have just what youre looking for. But you'ill rever know untîl you ask. ViSt Our Mobie Re uin nit Cmnoa Mopower Cene OSHAWA 27 SEPTEM I 17 10:*00 &1&. to 3:00 p.m. AM o- M Sl McDONALD'S FAMILY RESTAURANTS "*eINSTANT"m PRIZES &A GRAND PRIZE TRIP FOR 4 TO DISNEYLAND, CALIFORNIAI CONTEST RULES ON DISPLAY AT McDONALD'fS RIDNGFOR DOLLARS SPECIAL THURS.,FR I., & SAT. (28th, 29th & 3Oth) BLACK FOREST HAM' 3.29 lb. LUNCHEËON LOAF ý2.89 lb. 4 x 6 HAM 2.891lb. PASTRAMI <2.90 lb. 4x4HAM 2.89 lb. MIXED COLD CUTS2.59b

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