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sf 4 J » A Reader's Viewpoint Officials regret disappointment June 11, 1976. The Editor, Port Perry Star. Dear Sir: In the Star June 9 issue, Andrea Jones complained about 'unfairness' in the awarding of Canoe the Nonquon prizes this year. Please let me make this comment, Canoe the Nonguon is a different event from any other canoe race that I know of: It is held on a poorer course than most, since it is very winding and contains obstacles of one sort or another; its method of timed - entry is not the style of most races; it is designed to appeal to those who want a day in the country com- muning with nature as much as to.racers; it is designed to appeal to people of all ages; it is the only 'a-thon' (as in Bike-a-thon, Walk-a-thon) where people are asked to collect money before the event happens. So is it surprising that the prize structure is somewhat different? From the begin- ning . we wanted to give people as many ways to win prizes' as possible, so we have always had an.over-' lapping prize schedule. For example, two 14-year old boys are also eligible for the 17 and under class, and because they are both male, for the Mén's category. Two brothers, one 15 and the other 17, would be eligible in the Family, 17 and under, and Men's categories. This policy is unfortunately not. too clearly. explained in the race brochure, but the sentence 'No canoe may win in more than one prize category' certainly points in this direction. The Jones-Olsen entry on June 5 earned 2nd prize in Men's Resident competition and first prize in the 17 and under Open. It was awarded the Men's prize, thus de- priving a Men's entry of that prize. However, it enabled another 17 and under entry to receive a prize, which is not unfair, because we have a lot of canoeing talent coming up in the 17 year old ranks in Scugog. Ashburn news By Mrs. Rose Heron The Ladies Bible class held their June meeting at the 'home of Mrs. Douglas Ash- ton last Wednesday evening. The President Mrs. W. Hopkins conducted the meet- ing and gave an illustrated devotions using beautiful flower pictures to show how they can remind us and be helpful to the different phases of our Christian lines. "How Great Thou Art" was sung and Mrs. W. Davis read the scripture lesson. Mr. McEntyre sang two very beautiful solos, '*We Shall Shine as the Stars' and "Holy Ghost, Dispel our Sddness", and also gave a very meaningful and helpful talk on, "What it Means to be a Christian and a Church Member". A lovely lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. D. Ashton, and assisted by Mrs. H. Ashton and enjoyed by all. Miss Chrissie Simpson did the courtesies. The next meeting, all being well, will be held at the home of Misses Hilda and Mary Hop- kins in September, Last Sunday Morning, there was a special service when we had Mr. and Mrs. Leslie from Ferme House with us. They were very generous with their musical number which were enjoyed very much, and Mr. and ° Mrs. Leslie both spoke of the work being done at The Fernic Home for Boys. Next Saturday evening, there will be a Father and Son Banquet at the church, and this time the ladies are doing the honours. : Several from this area attended the service at Groveside, Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. Wedding bells are ringing again in Ashburn. A miscel- laneous shower was h eld in the Community Centre last Friday night in honour of Miss Debbie Lindsay and Mr. Bill Hopkins. The young couple were the recipients of many lovely gifts and all who came to wish them well enjoyed a social time together. 0 Mr. and Mrs. Tony Emm, sister of the Groom-to-be entertained at a family shower and fun party at their home in honour of Debbie and Bill last Sunday. Mrs. Mabel Taylor of Port Perry is spending this week with her daughter and fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gardner. Visitors recently with Misses Hilda and Mary, and Mr. Walter Hopkins were Mr. George Parrott of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Seborhivi of B.C., Mr. and Mrs. George Ormis. ton of Raglan, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams of Burm- ingham, England. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Daw spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Daw and Mr. and Mrs. A. Budd. The writer was talking to a lady recently who mpved from Ashburn a few years ago, but has taken the Port Perry Star ever since and she appreciates seeing familiar 'names and hearing about the activities. So, will you help to_make our news for people like her, more interesting? Please call 655-3740. LUTTE TT Decoration PINE GROVE CEMETERY . PRINCE ALBERT SUNDAY, JUNE 27 at 2 P.M. Service by Oddfellows & Rebekahs £ : Port Perry g ETT CT i ET ---------- We have admitted to Mrs. Jones that we were remiss in not offering the Jones-Olsen canoe the choice of which prize they wished, since they were eligible for two. We are. . sorry about this and will be sure that this consultation will take place with any ° double winners in the future. For this year, however, prizes have all been award- ed, and "All decisions of the judges are final'. We regret any disappointment which the Jones-Olsen entry suffered as a result of our policy. ' Yours sincerely, Bill Brock pT EET TT FOR SN ae SEE OUR LARGE Borelian's About $500.'in profits from the Borelians' ' success- ful presentation of Mame has been turned over to Town Hall 1873, "a That's half of the take from the successful two-act play presented by the Port Perry area amateur theatre group a month ago, the first major theatre production at the Town Hall since renova- tions were completed. According to Borelians spokesmen, the attendance was better than expected, allowing the group not.only to make a sizeable donation to the Town Hall project, but also to end up in the black for the first time in some years. "We've cleared up a few bills that have been going for SELE CTION three years now," said Borelian member Diane Lackie and director of Mame. In an effort to keep the 'momentum going, the drama group has made plans for a number of events and has already begun rehear- sals for H.M.S. Pinafore, a Gilbert and Sullivan, play to be presented at the Town Hall in December. In itself a 100° percent expansion in activities from past one-play seasons, the Borelians are making pre- liminary preparations for participation in this year's Western Weekend festivities. Organizers hope to set up an old-type saloon type atmosphere at the Town AO SUT nn CE GOG LUMBER £4 Ad Wayside Oak Reg 695 9.95 Lamina Pecan Prefinished Mahogany Reg. 5.95 *4.95 Homesteader Burnished Brown Reg. '9.95 '8.50 Reg. 18.50 ¥9.95 71 4) REN LAT WAP PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, June 16, 1976 -- 7 turn over *500 -- make plans for fall play 1% Hall, complete with such things as honky-tonk piano, staged hold-ups and games of chance. Also being considered is a vaudeville performance in the fall. : In Case Of FIRE Phone Scugog Fie Dept. No.l 985-2345 Fire Dept. No.2 986-4234 OF WALL PANELING. LTT TERT TTT TT HORI TE ASK Py % LAKE SCUGOG M OBILE CONCRETE Our two trucks are ready to give you steady pouring. ORDER YOUR CONCRETE NOW... 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