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ne A UY 6-- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, August 8, 1979 Something for everyone during ninth annual Western Weekend Port Perry's unique festi- val to get the better of the 'dog days of August" is here again, for the ninth straight year. Western Weekend, a four day extravaganza that has become something of a local tradition kicks off this Thurs- day, August 9 with the mid- way in Palmer Park, and an evening dance at the Scug Arena. Organized and sponsored by the Scugog Chamber of Commerce, Western Week- end should offer something for just about everybody. As in years past, much of the activity is centred on Port Perry's Queen Street, which will be closed to traffic from Perry to Water Streets. Along with numerous booths offering everything from hot dogs to games of chance, Queen Street merchants will be holding sidewalk sales. An added feature to watch for is a demonstration of water ski-kite flying by members of the Rice Lake Ski Club, and. that gets underway Saturday, August 11, at 4:30 P.M. at the Port Perry waterfront. "Back again this year is the always popular Super Star contest. It will get underway in front of the Post Office at 3:00 P.M. Friday, August 10, and spectators will have a chance to see members of Scugog council and others compete in such zany events as watermelon seed spitting, cream pie eating and egg tossing. As always, there will be lots of action for the young- sters, with a midway in Palmer running for the full four days of .the Weekend. For those who feel like working off a little energy, the Legion this year is spon- soring a tug-o-war in Palmer Park, and challenges have been issued to a number of groups and organizations for than you need? Why take more lessons Learn everything about driving in less time with the professionals at: LUKE'S DRIVING SCHOOL ~ BARRY LUKE LORD "CERRY 9th ANNUAL Phone: 985-8382 or (705)786-2242 this event which should provide a few laughs for the crowds. In past years, the Mutt Show sponsored by the Kinette Club has proved very popular with young and old alike, and your favourite pooch will be doing hig thing in front of the Post Office Saturday afternoon at 1:00 P.M. And as usual there will be lots of music for dancing at the New Arena Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and a street dance in front of the Post Office Saturday evening. For the teenagers (under 19) the Latcham Centre will be the place to go Friday evening to work out the latest disco steps. One of the events to wrap up the four-day affair is the Jr. Farmer tractor pull at Port Perry Fairgrounds Sunday afternoon. This is just a partial list of events and activities for Western Weekend 1979. No act of God The Durham Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility has. elected a slate of officers, and will be holding a meeting August 13 at the Bowman- _ville Library. The public is invited to attend this meeting. Ad: mission is free and a film entitled "No Act of God"' will be shown. : The president of the Coali- tion is Jill Chappell. For more information on the up- coming meeting and the or- ganization itself call 579- 8215. Scugog News by Mrs. Earl Reader Mrs. Sandra Boos and her family of Vancouver have recently been holidaying at the parental home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fralick. Mr. and Mrs. John Beckett had a very pleasant motor vacation through two weeks . to northern Saskachewan to visit John's relatives. We understand the Scugog United Church Manse will be soon vacant again and new tenants will be chosen upon application. 7 SG WESTER WEEKEND > Sponsored by Scugog Chamber of Commerce Thurs. Aug. 9th 9pm -tam Midway . . LL Dance -- Free Admittance Then and Now Sounds (19 years and over. | D. required) Fri. Aug. 10th 9am -9pm '10am 2pm 3pm 4pm Spm - Midway Merchants Market Kiddies Parade - {(Kinettes) Cake Walk - {Rebekahs) Scugog Super Star Contest Play -- 'Wanted Dead or Alive' - (Borehans) Antique Show and Sale + Plus Craven Foundation Antique Cars Teen Dance - (Kinsmen) - $2 50 per person Sireet Dance - (Snowmobile Club) Dance - 'M & G Disco' - $3.00 per person (19 years and over. |. D. required) 11th Spm 7pm Bpm -11pm 9pm -1tam Midway Merchants Market Dog Show - {Kinetles) Antique Show and Sale Plus Craven Foundation Antique Cars Tug of War - (Legion) Cake Walk - (Rebekahs) Play -- 'Wanted Dead or Alive' - (Borelians) Water Skiing -- Kife Flying (Rice Lake Ski Club) Bar-8-Q - (Oddfellows) Street Dance - (Snowmobile Club) Dance - "Bill Johnson" (19 years and over, | D_ required) Sun. Aug. 12th 1pm Midway Tractor Pull - (Jr. Farmers) Antique Show and Sale Plus Craven Foundation Antique Cars Palmer Park New Arena Palmer Park Queen St. & Plazas Queen Street Post Office Post Office Post Office Old Arena Latcham Centre Post Office New Arena Palmer Park Queen St. & Plazas Post Office Old Arena Palmer Park Post Office Post Office Lakefront Palmer Park Post Office New Arena Palmer Park ..Falr Grounds Old Arena Within a few days after the decision to sell the Gerrow (formerly Adams) farm, a purchaser was found in a close neighbour. The Gerr- ows are therefore building two new homes at their beach for themselves and Jim's family. On Sunday the Island Church attendance was the lowest -for -the-year. Each - year people are becoming more holidaying conscious. Two years ago there was a choir of 13 members but Sunday only 4 were present. So when Fall comes. and everyone gets back to a norman routine, we shall look forward to the return of children and young parents. We welcomed Mrs. Ferg- uson of Sunrise Beach who accompanied the Clarks. We were pleased to share the beauty of the varied gladioli arrangement of the M. Fralicks and appreciate the love and work that is involved in their culture. Tho' no special music was presented on Sunday it was scarcely missed as we were inspired by the rousing ser- mon of Rev. Linstead. His topic on fishing linked with the appearance of Jesus aft- er the Resurrection when Peter and six other disciples had fished all night without any luck seemed very appro- priate at this time of year and especially when it con- cluded with great need for a change. As we crossed the causeway on the weekend we couldn't help but notice the large numbers of fishermen. We can't help wondering what results they get wheth- er it be for relaxation, a change of scenery, economic gain, sports, satisfaction or a time of meditation or family fellowship. Jesus had sug- gested a change in proce- dures. To-day, we are be- coming conscious of needed change in our life style, but many of us are afraid to try it and feel it is better the old way, even if it is proven unsatisfactory. Mrs. Helen Hortop has returned home from a train trip to Stanhope, Quebec, where she spent a two week vacatin at the home of her son David and his wife. Lynette Jackson is enjoy- ing a period at camp with her grandparents. remember when we? continued - der the Agricultural Society resulted as follows: 1st, J.G. Marlow, 89; 2nd, N.H. Marlow, 86; 3rd, L.E. Mountjoy, 85'z; 4th, W.C. Ferguson, 85; Sth, R. Nesbitt, 84; 6th, S. McLaughlin; 7th, J.M. English. The competition was very close. 35 YEARSAGO Thursday, August 24, 1944 Pte. Allen Bond was home in Prince Albert for a few days recently. Allen travels to and from Halifax and New York. Mr, G. Everton Smith, manager of the Moyer School Supplies Co., of Toronto and Mrs. Smith, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R'J. Harper, Port Perry, over the weekend. ) Miss Norma Ploughman has been visiting Mrs. Herb Arbuckle in Cobourg during the past week, prior to attending Business College in Toronto. Mr. George Sweetman has his home all wired ready for Hydro. . 25 YEARSAGO Thursday; August 26, 1954 A happy event took place Sunday evening, August 15th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Bowles, Nestleton, when Rev. Dr. R.P. Bowles, Ex-Councillor of Victoria College, Toronto, celebrated his 90th birth- day. ' The Misses Florence Nasmith and Ruth Hewton wish to express their thanks for good wishes from friends for their trip to England - sailing on the S.S. Samaria, August 18th from Quebec. Mr. and Mrs. Al Christie were pleasantly surprised on Friday, August 13th when friends held a party in Memory Hall, Utica, in honour of their 25th Anniver- sary. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 27, 1959 Congratulations to Miss Jean Bright, 15 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Bright of Seagrave, who has received her certificate 'after passing examinations which entitle her to teach beginners and intermediates for Baton. . Quite a few fish from Lake Scugog have made the trip to Toronto where they have a good look at the human race from the safety of glassed in water tanks. The Department of Lands and Forests provide the transportation and free room and board for these finny visitors in a display at the Canadian National Exhibition. ' 15 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 20, 1964 Central Ontario County District High School Board of Education's Scholarship was awarded to Edwin Mc- Caig for the highest aggregate marks of 741 for nine papers. The Women's Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion Scholarship for the highest aggregate in eight papers including English and exempting the winner of the Board of Education's Scholarship was awarded to William Diamond with 606 marks for the best eight papers and 670 marks for nine papers. Mrs. Donald Milne, Port Perry, will be a delegate at the 16th Triennial Conference of University Women to be held in Winnipeg from August 16 to 21 at the Fort Garry Hotel. Connie, Stephen and Tommy Read, Port Perry, displayed an ear of corn which grew in quadruplet fashion in their father's garden on Queen Street. The tip of the cob multiplied into 4 distinct sections, Catherine Stainton, Blackwater, has been selected to represent her Sunderland 4-H Club and Ontario County at the C.N.E. from August 26th to 28th. Congratualtions to Margaret Kerr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kerr, who has successfully passed her Grade 13 examinations. Margaret won a $400. scholar- ship by obtaining 10 firsts. She will enter medicine at the University of Toronto in September. Congratulations to Mrs. V. Skerratt, R.R.4, Port Perry, who was awarded six prizes during the Homecraft Show at the C.N.E. 10 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 21, 1969 A portable classroom is under construction at R.H. Cornish Public School due to the high enrolment. Grades five and six will be taught by Don Postill in the portable room. Congratulations to Mr. Roy McLaughlin who was Canadian Champion of Class A Horse Shoe Pitching for 1969 at the Canadian National Exhibition. Last week Mr. and Mrs. Tom Manns celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary with the Hope and Manns families at a picnic at Wellspring Park with 93 people present. Mr. and Mrs. L. Lyons and Darlene, Epsom, were visitors at the C.N.E. on Sunday when Darlene com- peted in the International Baton Twirling Competition. She did a solo and also worked with a group of four, all pupils of Jean Barbour's School of Dancing. 0 €© © wn