Contin = Boosters LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPORTING SCUGOG It's always nice to identify local businesses that pro- vide assistance to some of the many organizations and institutions around the township. This month we add two More names to our list of generous corporate citizens. BANKING ON HELP First of all we'd like to recognize Hannah Bergsma, branch manager of Scotiabank, Port Perry, who recently made a generous $10,000 corporate donation to the Scugog Memorial Public Library. New to the community, Scotiabank will hold the grand opening of their facility in the SmartCentres plaza on Saturday, May 26. SUBS FOR SENIORS Spiros and Dimos Vovos, owners of Mr. Sub, Port Perry are at it again this year. The fellas are holding their 4th annual ‘Subs for Seniors’ day on Friday, June ‘st. Mr. Sub donates a percentage of the price of every sub sandwich purchased to the Scugog Community Nurs- ing Home. Over the past three years, they have donated more than $13,300 to support seniors’ activities at the nursing home. ix ADITIONAL R. FRI MAY 11 10am-8pm na, Reach St. 44 FOCUS - MAY 2012 05. MAY 64 FINAL FINAL.indd 44 Annual Wielinga Yard Sale raises funds for Sick Kids On Saturday, May 12, Henry and Linda Wielinga will be hosting their 7th annual Yard Sale in support of Sick Kids Foundation, and specifically the David Wiel- inga Memorial Fund in support of Rhabdomyosarcoma Research. The Wielinga’s son David lived with this rare form of cancer until his passing in 2006. Following David's death, and each year since, the family has organized a yard sale to raise funds for much needed research for this rare strain of cancer. Since this time many thousands of dollars have been sent to Sick Kids, and it is making a difference. At the yard sale there are no prices on any of the items, although donations for the items is much appre- ciated, since all of the proceeds will be donated to Sick Kid's Foundation. Every year, the family looks for donations from the generosity of the community and are, as in past years, requesting that anyone who has something they can donate to the yard sale to contact them at 905-985-6715 to make arrangements for drop off. If you don’t have anything to donate, you can still help by coming to the yard sale on May 12 and pur- chasing something. This important fundraising event will be held at the Wielinga’s home at 2903 Pine Point Rd., Scugog Island. Canoe the Nonquon returns on June 2 Continued from page 38 This year’s event gets underway on Saturday, June 2. Registration takes place at the Latcham Cen- tre, Port Perry on Friday, June 1 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 2 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. There is a registration fee of $45 per canoe or kayak and participants are encouraged to seek additional pledge money from friends and family. Prizes will be awarded to the participants who raise the three high- est pledge totals. For more information or a registra- tion form, see the museum’s website at: www.scugog- t-canoe-the- php An awards cermony will take place following the race at the Latcham Centre beginning at 2 p.m. Med- als will be awarded for the top three finishers in each event class and great gifts to the participants who raise the three highest pledge totals. Don’t miss this exciting event. Whether you're a competitor or spectator it’s a great day for the family. Cheer on your friends and neighbours as they paddle for charity. Children’s crafts, BBQ, exhibits and other activities will be offered throughout the day. 12-04-23 7:41 AM