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Port Perry Star, 7 May 1985, p. 11

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i bi h ) Ef wep Joanne Morehouse of Seagrave, seen here with her four year old gelding Wind Lancer, dominated the Barrel Race Futuri- ty section of the Absorbine Spring Speed Show held recently in Whitby. See story for. details. Morehouse dominates Futurity Joanne Morehouse of Seagrave, riding her 4-year-old gelding Wind cer, dominated the rrel Race Futurity section of the Absorbine Spring Speed Show in Whitby last weekend. Held at Picov's Horseman"s Centre, the Spring 'Speed Show featured $5,000.00 in prize money, with riders com- ing from Quebec and four northern States, some of the toughest competition barrel racers can expect in On- tario all year. 191 entries were made to the well- supported show. The Futurity was split into two runs. Joanne won both, and $530.00 for her 30 seconds total com- petition time, from a _ gross purse of $1,700.00. Men riders from Quebec were second and third, while a girl from New York State placed fourth. Joanne and her horse also won the "B"' - divi- sion race for new horses, and another $120.00. - Joanne and Wind Lancer are not strangers to the winners circle, as she piloted the speedy gelding to a 5th place finish out of 104 entries in the Georgia Futurity in February, bringing $1,200.00 back to Canada. In the Sterivet Futurity held at Quarterama in Toronto during March, the young horse placed 6th. The major class at the Spring Speed Show was the Absorbine Stake Bar- rel Race, with 44 entries and a gross purse of $3,300.00. Winner of both runs and $760.00 was Katherine Solomon of New York City. Second highest money-earner was John McCormick of, London, Ontario, winn- ing $470.00. The Absorbine Stake Barrel Race was the first of 20 Ontario Barrel Race Championship events for 1985. One race in this series is tentative- ly scheduled for the Port Perry Fair, September 1, as last year. Don't miss this fast, exciting sport when it comes to town. On our selection of fine spring clothing and accessories to compliment your wardrobe. [0 House or Howano PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, May 7, 1985 -- 1] a ETE -------- FURNITURE - T.V. - STEREO - APPLIANCES Just in Time for ... TR \ AN 2 aS NN BR 3 Was wu : LR NS . > Good selection. Top grade covers . Limited Supply. Be ta S98 each - While they last. See our Complete Selection of Chairs for Mother's Day! MAKE A GREAT MOTHER'S DAY GIFT Other Full Size Microwave Ovens from ... *458. SUPER VALUE 5 cu.ft. ~ FREEZER *299% SUPER VALUE Big 13.6 cu.ft. frost free REFRIGERATOR *638. TOP-OF-THE-LINE MICROWAVE OVEN Touchmatic, Variable Power Level, Auto Defrost, 10 yr. Warranty, Big 1.6 cu.ft. capacity. 548. SUPER VALUE 30" Almond Electric RANGE *498. Great Gift Ideas For 'Mother's Day! RCA 20" REMOTE CONTROL RCA 26" REMOTE CONTROL CONSOLE 20" RCA COLOUR T.V. UHF/VHF SPECIAL RCA 20" PORTABLE ELECTRONIC TUNER SUITS - Our complete lines from Guy Laroche, Samuelsohn, Yves. St. Germain and David Barclay reduced for our 10th Anniversary Sale. Reg. to $485. SAVE 20% SPORT COATS - Our complete selection in all the current patterns and styles. Reg. to $185. SAVE 20%. PANTS - Nash, Merit, Grand National, our spring collection of dress and casual slacks. Reg. to $85. SAVE 20% PORT PERRY PLAZA 985-8160 -- Manhatten Dress Shirts - Ties from Currie Windbreakers from Deacon Bros. ALL AT SPECIAL SAVINGS TO YOU! Gregory's Men's Wear Ltd. Monday. Tuesday. Thursday 10 to 6. Friday to 9. Saturday to 5. *598. Programmable 14 Day Timer WIRELESS Remote Control VKT300 Model VKT275 VCR *q78. ueen St., Port Perry 2410 985-2212

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