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PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2000 - § Some changes planned for this year's event Fair plans under way now The Sunderland Agricultural Society is now plan- ning its 149th edition of the Sunderland Fair. Last month's annual meeting nearly packed the downstairs of the Sunderland Town Hall. After the elections, Wilfrid's Dorothy Shier returned for her sec- ond term as President, Clare Thompson from Sunderland is the first Vice President. The elected Treasurer is Carol St. John from Sunderland and the Secretary is Cathy Hamill from Manilla. Special guests included Barry Van Camp, District-4 Director from Blackstock noting the "one with the dairy goat display at the Sunderland Fair wearing the sparkly vest was me". Another guest was Brock's Mayor Keith Shier who said the "Sunderland Fair is still a very important part of our heritage, 150 years (next year) is a long, long time to run in a Township continually." He added that the Sunderland Fair has four members of the current Brock Council as members of the Sunderland Agricultural Society. President Dorothy Shier held a vote and it was decided the Theme for the 149th edition of the Fall Fair is "Canadian and Proud of It". Among the highlights of the 2000 Fair are having the return of an agriculture favourite, a poultry show. This show is still in its fledgling stages at this time so any- one interested in getting more information or in spon- soring a class is asked to call Tracey Rose at 705-432- 8618. Another major change this year is having a new mid- way, this year it will be Funland operated by john Robertson, whose Grandfather operated a midway at Sunderland many years ago. This midway is noted for its friendly, family appear- ance with benches and trees plus quality family rides for everyone to enjoy. : The Sunderland Fair has an indoor stage that is call- ing local performers. To date, father and daughter musical team, Richard and Laura Macintyre of Wilfrid will be performing in the afternoon. The dancers from H.W Knight school will be return- ing to the stage this year. The Sunderland Agricultural Society is very hon- oured to receive a very special gift of a commemora- e 3M Scotchguard Durham e Broadloom Steam || «Upholstery Cleaning , | ose Rugs 985-8552 852-6711 SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2000 $5.00 Entry Fee Plus a non-perishable food item Registration Time 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Start Time 12:30 p.m. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO OPERATION SCUGOG Food Available ~ So Come Out 0 And Have Some Fun And Help Your Community At The Same Time! tive rug made by local rug maker and teacher, Grace Tanfara of Cannington. Mrs. Tanfara's rug is an original work of art on burlap that tells a story of farming in Brock Township. This rug is valued at nearly $800, and is to be a fundraiser for the Sunderland Fair. The 1999-2000 Ambassador Karen Doble is a second generation representative for the Sunderland Fair. In 1976 her mother Barbara Jewel-Doble was Sunderland's Fair Queen. Karen said she is part of one of the founding fami- lies of Sunderland and is proud of her home and she would like to especially see in the Fair's 2000 edition is a "great parade, with lots of spirit." Karen is currently enrolled in Grade 12 of Brock High School, participating in many sports and theatri- cal performances including the upcoming "Oklahoma!" Her career goal set as dentistry. Miss Doble encourages other young people to get involved in their community and consider entering the 2000 Sunderland Fair Ambassador pageant. This year there will be places outside and inside for local food vendors, any one interested please call as soon as possible President Dorothy Shier at 705-437- 1358. The 2000 Sunderland Fall Fair is held on the evening of Tuesday, Sept.12 and all day Wednesday, Sept. 13. Woman's wallet stolen at party A young Port Perry She left her wallet in woman had her wallet her coat, which she hung stolen after she left it in up on a rack by the front her coat pocket while door attending a house party. When she went to Durham Police say the leave the party, she I 7-year-old victim was noticed that her wallet, attending a party on containing credit cards, Castle Harbour Dr. personal identification, around midnight Feb. 19. and some cash, was gone. EWOILIES DEN UV] EUROPEAN CRAFTS & GIFTS After 30 years in business the WOLF'S DEN is having a final closing sale. Fine European Gifts & Crafts. SC EVERYTHING MUST GO! THREE WEEKENDS Fob iS. Sat. Feb. 19, Sun. | ri... Feb. 23. 8al., eh. 26, Sun r.3, Sal, Muar. 4, Sun IT am. - §S pm. Lope Durham Regional Rd. #10 Calling all Downtown Port Perry B.1.A. Members... 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