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LINEN =A SProRTs & LEISURE |" % EN NN Thislarge stuffed Muskle was a point of Interest for many people who stopped atthe Scugog Information booth last Sunday at the Metro East Trade Centre In Pickering. Showing off the big one are Chamber of Commerce president Alissa Smith, past president Bill Dowson and Ward 4 Councillor Dave Dietieln who along with fellow councilor Ken Gadsden spent the entire: day talking to people about the virtues of Scugog Tdwnship. See story right. = $suzuki SUPER BIKE SALE! YOU HAVE THREE CHOICES, THINK FAST AND SAVE Special Factory Discounts on the new and unused 1994 *'R"' Model GSX-R750R ~ GSX-R1100R and the smooth performing RE600RR. Make the best deal you can with your participating Suzuki dealer and Suzuki wil discount to the dealer from $200 -- $400. [ This is a limited time offer. Expires July 31, 1994 | GSX-R750R Increased performance due to weight loss GSX-R1100R 1993 Canadian Pro. Open Super Sport Champion Lb New concept in Road Spor $ suzuxi. The ride you've been waiting for. Selling Scugog as a great place to visit, anytime The Scugog Chamber of Commerce and the Township council i joined forces last Sunday with an information booth at the Metro East Trade Centre in Pickering. The reason was to promote Scugog as a place to visit any time of the year, and there were four representatives at the booth all day to hand out brochures and answer questions. Chamber of C ident Alissa Smith, past president Bill Dowson, and councillors David Dietlein (Ward 4) and Ken Gadsden (Ward 3) said the effort and cost was more than worth it. Well over 200 people stopped at the booth to look at the display of colour photos of Township events, and pick up-the broghuyes and pamphlets which outline Yeti is going on in n Seugog and hy ; it's a great place for a visit. Most people have heard of Port Perry and Lake § Scugog, said Mr. Dowson, adding that many people who visited the booth were surprised to find that Scugog is just a short 30 minute drive from . Pickering and eastern Metro. And he said people stopping at the booth expressed much interest in the fishing opportunities on Lake Scugog. Part of the booth display included two large stuffed fish--a muskie and a large mouth bass--both' of which are highly prized by sports anglers. Not only were visitors to the Scugog booth interested in the tourist attractions, Mrs. Smith said several wanted information on opening a busi in the T hip, while still others wanted to know the price of houses and what kind of community ities are ilable for resid ta of Scugog. This was the first time the E C i and the Chamber of Commeyce have Law "forces to get the Scugog message to potential visitors. But it won't be the last. The tourism display area at the Metro East Trade Centre was organized by the Tourism Association of Durham Region (TADR) works of many , Catholic Church Bo 3 esa Avaya at af re iat Hwy. 57, 3 Conc: S. of Blackstock | and take Safety Council Motoroycle Rider i Ra 986-4437 Canoe the Nonquon back on the water again for 25th year Canoe the Nonquon will be held June 4 this year, the 25th anniversary of this popular event. In recent weeks; the future of Canoe the Nonquon had been in some doubt, but the race has received strong support from the Ontario Marathon Canoe Racing Association, and there are new members of the volunteer committee that runs this event, Bill Brock told the Citizen. ,. ° It will be run over the same course (down the Nonquon River and Lake Scugog) and there will'be the same number of categories for canoeists as in previous years, he said. "We'll find out this year if the race has had its day and the community doesn't want it any longer," he said. This year is the 25th anniversary of the Scugog Shores Museum. Canoe the Nonquon was founded 26 years ago to raise money for the M ---- useum. i As well as the 20 mile Canoe the Nonquon on June 4, there will be a Scugog Cup the same day. This is a short paddle from Kent's Bay to Palmer Park as a fund-raiser in which groups, organizations and individuals can challenge each other to see who raises the most money and who can complete the course. As for the Triathlon which has been run on the same weekend as Canoe the Nonquon for the last three years, Mr. Brock said a service ire And if it goes, it will be moved to Artfest 194; You won't want to miss. 'The Rotary Club of Port Perry will be sponsoring the annual Artfest 94--an exhibition and sale of art and crafts, featuring the original outstanding and talented Ontario artists and artisans. 'Attest 94 will be held at Port Perry High Schon, 160 Hom Stace j on Saturday, May 7 from 10 AM to 56 PM and on Sunday, May 8 from 10AM to 4 PM. , } Admission is $2 and all children under 12 are admitted free. On Saturday, day, May 3 thats will ba a disuaciaiction-at ¢ PM inthe Hall. Tickets are $50 per person and available by phoning 905-985-2698. os further information wn Artfest 04 all 905-985-0828 or 985- DE ole GHAI by Aveo md tie orleans aad Woalocat Roary Club for coumuunity projets. !