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Port Perry Star, 26 Jul 1994, p. 25

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Is TTT a A Hwy. 7A & Water St. - Port Perry (905) 985-7771 CLASSIFIEDS T= Skat PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - TUESDAY, JULY 26, 1994 T & C LIMO Airport Service 985-0170 1-800-361-0216 REAL ESTATE By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star After a long absence, the Ter- ry Fox Run will be making a re- turn to Port Perry. And although the run is two months away, the organizing committee is already in full swing. The 10 km. run, scheduled for Sunday, Sépt. 18, will wind its way through the streets of Port Perry and Prince Albert, begin- ning and ending at Palmer Park. One km. and five km. runs will also be offered. : Elizabeth McArthur, one of the co-ordinators, said it is the. intent of the committee to make the morning a family event. "We want to reinforce that this is not just a run. We want to bill it as a community event," she said. With this in mind, a number of activities are being planned for .the park. These include opening ceremonies, a pre-run aerobics session, and a number JEFF MITCHELL / PORT PERRY STAR Lacing up for Cancer Research The Terry Fox Run to raise funds for cancer research Is returning to Port Perry after sev- eral years' absence, and organizers are hoping for a good turn-out of participants Sept. 18. ™ Here organizing committee members Laura Elliot and Leo Plue lace up their sheakers while Janice Beechey (back row, left), Marylynn West-Moynes, Ken Crawford and run co- ordinator Elizabeth McArthur look on. Rotary Aquarama set to churn water for charity ne Terry Fox Run returns to Port Perry Sept. 18 of events throughout the morn- ing including a post-run barbe- cue. A number of dignitaries will also be on hand to take part in the festivities. The committee is also hoping to get a number of groups in- volved in the run and will be ac- tively pursuing the various schools, businesses and organi- zations to field teams. "We must encourage people and organizations to talk about itand get involved," Mrs. McAr- thur said. A committee of six has been formed to handle the logistics of the event. These are; Elizabeth McArthur, co-ordinator; Leo Plue, course director; Laura Ell- liott, technical co-ordinator and community liaison; Marylynn West-Moynes, promotions; Jan- ice Beachey, registration; and Ken Crawford, post-run activi- ties. For more information or to get involved call 985-0951 or 985-2571. soe - KELLY LOWN/PORT PERRY STAR The second annual Aquarama, put on by the Port Perry Ro- tary Club, will be held on August 14 on Lake Scu event raises money for the Easter Seals Society. Pictured gog. The By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Area residents are urged to start up their personal watercraft and test a slalom run on Lake Scugog on August 14 to help raise mon- ey for The Easter Seals Society. The second annual event, orgnaized by the Rotary Club of Port Perry, will be held at the lakefront in Port Perry. The club is aiming to raise $5,000 for the society. Organizers are hoping for a minimum of forty riders, grouped in eight teams of five, who will compete in.a solo slalom-run against the clock. Two machines, as well as safety equipment, will be provided by the Port Perry Marina for the event. Each participant will be required to complete a half hour practice session under the marina's supervision. Practice ses- sions will be held between 11 a.m. and 1p.m. with the Aquarama competition geting underway at 1p.m. Riders must make a minimum pledge of $75 to take part in the event, but are encour- aged to raise additional dollars through sponsorship. All participants must be at least 16 years of age and possess a valid driver's licence. Prizes will be awarded for the lowest aggregate time, the fastest individual time, . most pledge money brought in and a booby prize for the most interesting ride. Registration for the event will be held at Emiel's Restaurant on Aug. 13 from 6-9 p.m. For more information or for pledge sheets call Frank Tielemans at 985-2698. are Frank Tielemans, ofpthe Rotary Club, and Aquarama competitor Donna Herold.

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