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"WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, AUGUST n, 2000 - 2§ Annual South Balsam St. golf tourney to raise funds for Canadian Cancer Society this weekend Hitting the links for a good cause in Uxbridge By Rik Davie Weekend Star Some guys groom their lawns to perfection. Some streets seem to compete for the best landscaping, or house decor... but not on South Balsam Street in Uxbridge. They started a golf tour- nament. The annual tourna- ment was the brain child of Bruce Paterson, who has run the annual charity fundraiser since 1995. It BE 4 i ad w-- I ------ From Page 24 port driver. (Darren only recently received his driv- er's license.) Carl has been involved in motorsports for many years as an engine builder and as a member of Mosport's Tech Team, and he, along with family friends Rob Howard, Ray Richtler and Jim Hammond, are responsible for the car's race preparation and set- up. An integral part of any race team are the spon- sors, and the bold red and yellow Modified car carries the badges of many sup- porters, Kendal Oil and R. P: Oil (Whitby) are involved in the Kearnan Family effort with other assistance coming from Port Perry Engine and Machine, TanChat Computers, Whitby Transmission, Sign Works (Port Perry), WIX Filters, Taunton Performance Custom Exhaust, W.G. James Stables and CDS Technologies. Also Rookie racer leading | the charge for top spot . top five at year end, and deserving an honourable mention are Rudy and Helen Ghesquire. Even with his busy schedule as a full time stu- dent and racing prodigy, Darren still finds time to do 'normal' things with his friends. "My friends and | still hang out, and sometimes they come out to the track | to watch us race. Some of the guys think that it's pretty cool that | drive a race car. So far, the racing is still a weekend hobby but someday | hope that it will turn into a career." And Darren's short term racing plans? "I like the Modified class, so I think that I'll race in this division for awhile. As far as this year goes, we'd like to make maybe take the Rookie Of The Year award. But my main goal is to not hit any- thing!" Sage wisdom from a rookie! started out as a bunch of the guys on the street get- ting together every year for golf, prizes and a little refreshment at a local course with the funds raised going to a worthy charity. Then, like most good ideas, it grew, and it grew, and it grew to the annual South Balsam Street Golf Tournament with a trophy and everything. Donations to the chari- "ties grew along with the SOrs that number of participants and last year Bruce raised almost $1,000. "There are people coming this year from as far away as Mississauga," Bruce said. "It takes a lot of time to organize now but it's worth it." With the partnership of his wife, he has spon- "include Whetheram Mechanical Services, Tim Horton's, the Angus Glenn Golf Course and the Ontario Lottery Corporation on board to raise funds this year for a cause near to Bruce's heart. "My mother and my mother-in-law are both breast cancer survivors and this year the funds raised will go to the Canadian Cancer Society Holland Landing Unit," said Bruce. The tournament plan- ning starts in March and will not stop until the guy's and gal"s hit the fairways this weekend. As for the future of the tournament, Bruce and his wife are moving to Port Perry soon, but that won't stop the work. "Wherever | am I'll take the tournament with me | guess," Bruce said. "It's fun and it goes to good causes." Bruce won his own cup last year, but win-or-lose this year, he's already a champ. Catch the ball action in Blackstock this weekend From Page 24 given to each division in the afternoon at Cartwright Central Public School (CCPS). Come on out, bring your lawn chair and enjoy these ball players. Food and Pop are available throughout the day. Rain day will be on + SURGE © Sunday, Aug. 13. On Saturday, Aug. 19, the Tyke, Squirt and Senior divisions will have their tournaments. Again, the awards will be given out at CCPS. The rain day will be on Sunday, Aug. 20. For information, please con- tact Patti Alpe at 986-1339. Email us your news, sports scores: port. perry.star@sympatico.ca Half Marathon Hels mie Y, September 30. yA0[0[0 Entry F Form Prizes Awarded To Ist, 2nd and 3rd - men and women 1st man and woman masters Ist in all age categories Draw Prizes - including a $300 shopping spree @ IGA Port Perry Age Categories 18-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65+ * First 200 pre-registered participants receive a T-shirt * Special Millennlum medal to all participants upon completion Entry Fee: $25 in advance (mailed with entry form by Sept: 18/2000.) $30 on Race Day © stim Sie Entry form: Please make cheque payable to Making Strides. Mail to: Making Strides, P.O. Box 3041, Prince Albert, Ontario, L9L 1C1 .Proceeds will go in support of Durham Big Brothers/Sisters Last Name First Name Number and Street Town/City ~~ Postal Code M____ F.___ ( _) EUR CUR Phone Number Business Number | No -~----- -~ --~~ E-mail Address NO REFUNDS / CHEQUE ONLY WAIVER RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION "Port Perry Half Marathon" IN CONSIDERATION OF YOUR ACCEPTING THIS ENTRY, | HEREBY FOR MYSELF, HEIRS, EXECU- TORS AND ADMINISTRATORS WAIVE AND RELEASE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES | MAY HAVE AGAINST THE TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG, PORT PERRY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, BIG BROTHERS/SISTERS OF DURHAM, DURHAM WORKS DEPARTMENT, DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE SERVICES, DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE AUXILIARY, MAKING STRIDES VOL- UNTEERS, AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS DURING AND AFTER THE EVENT, ALL SPONSORING COM- PANIES, THEIR AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNS FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES, DEATH, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO MY PERSON OR PROPERTY HOWSOEVER CAUSED BY COMPETING OR TRAV- ELLING TO AND FROM SUCH EVENT. Age on Race Day DATE: _____ SIGNATURE: ENTRANTS MUST SIGN WAIVER PIZZA, SUBS © &WINGS 80 Wetter Sty [Port [Perry 085-8448 Scheduled to kick off at 9 a.m. on Sept. 30, the event will see partici- pants travel a 21.1 kilometre (13.1 mile) route. Participants will begin the course at the Port Perry fair- grounds and make their way north of town to Scugog Line 12 before returning back to the Reach Rd. area. Slight changes have been made to pe the route, with entrants now wrap- ping up their journey with a half-lap around the fairgrounds track. The entire task will see them leave the fairgrounds via Bigelow St. From there, they will travel along Bay St. out to Old Simcoe Rd. where they'll make their way to Scugog i Line 12. There they'll turn west on Line 12 and travel to Spadina Rd. and further on to Cragg Rd. before W turning onto Scugog Line 10 and then southbound to the fairgrounds Es on Old Simcoe Rd. again. Water sta- i tions will be located en route every i three kilometres, and volunteers on bicycles will be on hand to keep an eye on the condition of all partici- pants. There are two large hills on the route, said Ms. Connolly. The first is about nine kilometres into the run on Scugog Line 12; the other, approximately 13 kilometres into the event, is on Cragg Rd, she says. "It's a beautiful run, that's what makes this so exciting!" any ees VII Lr ig ie ri gad iti i sl i oud i a 9 ns Ae 1b TM SN AT I ae TR A STR SR cg Fr em AR a IFT SATII er