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Scugog Citizen (1991), 17 May 1994, p. 7

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> Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, May 17, 1994 -- 7 a Airies back on track It looks like Airies Canada has made a successful recovery from a leg injury that threatened to put an end to his promising racing career. The outstanding three year old trotter won his qualifying race last week in an impressive 2:02 at Mohawk Raceway. Joseph and Mary Frey of Nestleton celebrated 50 years of Trainer and co-owner Murdo (Scotty) MacKenzie was very pleased with the performance. "I was nervous and had butterflies. Driver Scott Farrington said he had lots left at the end. He just let him do his own thing," he said. September in Last the marrizge on February 9, and on May 14 family and friends honoured the couple with a reception at the Catholic Church hall. They were married In Mor, Hungary, came to Canada In 1955 and to Nestleton In 1961. They have 5 children, Mary, Rose, John, Steven, Joe (deceased), and 8 grandchlidren. The same day the youngest grandchlid Taylor John Frey, 4 hs, was baptised at the C. ic Church. Start your evening elegantly ... Before the Prom, come and dine at Stables! Book your Prom Tuxedo from Personal Touch, 209 Mary Street, Port Perry 985-9360 and Get 10% OFF your dinner at Stables Plus ... Receive 10% OFF your Tuxedo Rental with your dinner receipt g > que 00 8¢ NS i. ted ¢ ! 3 R A situate cent o -- quest . ty --s ; ty. , exte" Sa Y n . nd 45% Yor AER et 8 ™ ae, ust rit _" | dnd o ¥ ' our fi \ me . A enyov Y od a L ec ¥ \e et nl at ov pr och Qu 985-1598 SHIRLEY ROAD, PORT PERRY REGULAR HOURS - OPEN EVENINGS for DINNER 5 PM 10 11 PM OPEN SUNDAYS from 11 AM to 9 PM $111,000 Champlain Stakes at Mohawk, Kiries Canada was in a comfortable lead when he suffered a fracture tq the coffin bone in his left front foot. After a long rest, he began the road to recovery with a combination of off-track exercise and swifaming. Airies is co-owned by MacKenzie and Doug Healey of Scugog Township, and Oshawa residents Clarence Patey and Max Pollard. Prior to his injury, Airies had been the talk of the racing circuit setting track records at Dresden and Greenwood. In just eight starts he earned more than $120,000 and was later named the OJC Trotting Colt for 1993. There was nothing shabby about Airies' performance on Saturday night. Driven by Scott Farrington, the trotter finished third at 1:58, less than two seconds behind the winner Bye Tsem who set a track record at Mohawk for three year olds in 1:56.2. Co-owner "Scotty" Mackenzie was elated hfter the race telling the Citizen "Airies loves being back at the track again. His attitude was sharp. He just wanted to ggt out there and do his thing." A lot people in harness racing circles were present Saturday ig offer their s on the trotter's from serious injury *Airies appears to be 100 per' cent sound. He's showing no sign of soreness," MacKenzie told the Citizen. He'll race again this coming Sunday (May 22) at Mohawk. Then he'll take a two week lay- off to get ready for the Classic Stakes race June 4 at Woodbine. 'a id Della and George Skerratt of Port Perry celebrated their 60th anniversary on February 17, and last Sunday a family dinner was held In their honour at the Oddfellows Hall. Della and George, who also celebrated 80th birthdays this year were married in Epsom. They have 7 children, 18 granchildren and 5 great-grandchlidren. LJISHMAN SS Paula's KnitFur Bill's Sculpture & Artifacts 158 QUEEN STREET, PORT PERRY A Gallery of Functional Art LTTE FIRE [RTI RE SAT EIR) J fay 1 OPEN THIS HOLIDAY MONDAY 985-0574 Open Wed Buy any ladies' skirt, pant, top or jacket at our regular price and you will receive 50% Off a second item of equal value or less! It's a great way to SAVE on all our Spring and Summer Ladies' Co-ordinates by brand name manufacturers Mr. Leonard, Paris Star, Tabi, Conrad C, Garey Petites and more in MW REGULAR Wm PETITE Wm PLUS SIZES Sale ends Monday. May 23rd. 1994 Service, Quality and Style since 1881 168 QUEEN STREET, PORT PERRY 985-2521

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