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| A -- That's Jerry Jackman with a look of complete determination-then satisfaction in these series of pictures taken on Queen Street during the Port Perry Western PORT § PERRY Wednesday, August 11, 1976 Weekend festivities. Jerry was one of the more determined in this particular - 4 activity. To find out just what he's doing, turn to page 3. Rifle accident 28 Pages Serving Scugog Township There is little doubt in the minds of most members of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and the many other organizations who took an active part in the Western Weekend activities that the event was an overwhelming success. Although there were no exact figures on attendance, gate receipts or fund-raising efforts at press time, veter- ans of past Weekends such as Richard Drew said crowds showed a marked Increased over last year. "Fantastic," is how.Drew called the public's response to this year's event. There were some disap- pointments, however, like the Sunday rain that resulted in a number of cancellations such as the home run derby and tennis tourny finals. Overall, however, it could- n't have been better. Cliff Crowell, chamber member who took charge ot the Saturday boat races pre- parations, agreed. The boat races, if not a financial success, was an overwhelm- ing success in "every other aspect. "We didn't really expect to break even with these races,' said Crowell. "It was a learning year for us, the first one. I would certainly re- commend that we have them again next year," he said, prior to a Monday meeting of the Chamber setup to discuss the Weekend activities. Mr. Crowell said he's had no official word on actual attendance, but from what he saw, it was good. Mr. Crowell said the park facilities worked out "reas- onably well" but said that some changes and improve- ments would have to be made when .and if the races are held again next year. Perhaps the best indica- Visit your museum A flyer circulated by Scugog Shores Historical Museum urges residents to "make 1976 the year of your first vist' to the museum, '% mile north of Highway 7A on Scugog Island. At the museum, the circu- lar states, you'll see a whole country store, a complete 19th century house, an orig- inal log cabin and displays depicting early schooling, jewellery shops, telephone service, crafts and photo- graphs etc. of early days in Scugog. : The museum, which is supported by the public through municipal and prov- incial taxes, and through monies raised by Lake Scugog Historical Society activities, is open every day but Monday from 1-5 p.m. during July and August. Itis also open Saturdays and Sun- days in September and Oct- ober until Thanksgiving. "You'll be astonished that the best small museum in Ontario is right here at home", states the circular, and your intended stay of about 15 minutes will prob- ably end up as a one or two hour visit. Arrangements for group visits at other times than the museums open hours can be arranged by contacting Mrs. Doreen Adam. It's your museum...use it! tion of how the boat races went is the reaction of the crowd--and participants. "We had all kinds of people come up to us--spectators and racers--and commend favourably on the races." The Canadian Boating Federation, the body that sanctioned the event and conducted the races, also indicated their approval of the Scugog races, said Mr. Crowell. After many years of ab- sence from the Lake Scugog area the CBF sanctioned faces included competitions in two of the fastest growing divisions of the federation's racing classes, according to Vic Waring, CDF executive director. AJ Increased weekend attendance Based on the size of the boat and the specifications of the engines powering them, the classes of competition slated for Lake Scugog saw the racers reach speeds of close to 100 p.m.h. "We haven't had any sanc- tioned racing on Lake Scug- og for a long time," said Mr. Waring, noting that most of the racers looked forward to the- experience of testing themselves and their mach- inery on a new '"'track' He said there used to be some hydroplane racing using outboard motor power- plants, but nothing like what the spectators saw Saturday. Some of the boats raced, expecially the tunnel-hulled HOMER THE HOUND may look like he's comtem- plating a jump off the nearest bridge to end it all, but actually he's quite happy. He'd just won a first prize at the Kinette Club Mutt Show on Saturday when this A six-year-old girl is in fair condition at Oshawa General Hospital following an acci- dental shooting on Scugog Island last Tuesday. John Chamberlain, 11, was attempting to clear a .22 calibre rifle when it dis- charged and wounded his sister, Judy. The girl underwent surgery, and is reported in fair condition. In other occurrances last week, Const. E. Clinton and Const. R. Crosier of the Whitby detachment, Ontario Provincial Police nipped a theft in the bud on Friday when they apprehended a man attempting to remove a sterio tape deck from a Lady injured in fall A claim by Muriel Morgan against the Town ship of Scugog for injuries suffered in a fall on townshif sidewalk is before the town ship's insurance company. In a letter from Mrs. Mor- gan"s solicitors, Picketts. Farley, Lowndes and Jewell, the township is advised that if it intends to repair the defect in the sidewalk, or picture was taken. What category? Dog, of course. For more pictures and story, see page 17. AARAT A Lb le parked car at Gord Lewis Auto Sales. Police are also investiga- ting a hit and run accident on Saturday at the Conway Gardens parking lot. An unknown party struck a parked car in the lot, causing $200. damage. And on Wednesday, Const B.R. Dunham investigated a single-car motor vehicle col- lison on the 2nd concession of Scugog, east of Highway 7. Investigation revealed Patrick Diamond had rolled his vehicle over in the north ditch, receiving minor cuts and bruises. He was treated and releas- ed at Community Memorial Hospital. ave already commenced such repairs, the township should retain all documents, orders, forms and memor- anda concerning these re- pairs as these items will be evidence in any proceedings Mrs. Morgan might take. According to the letter, Mrs. Morgan fell while walk- ing along the sidewalk at the (continued on page 5) STE JG Photo me ay Saddest Eyed" TG Se SASS Te AYER v 7 ae i) on BOP he Ee 8 a, = Ser TRARY - " pr ~ -----