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Port Perry Star, 4 Feb 1986, p. 8

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These three people have plenty to smile about as they raised over 25 per cent of the money pledged at Sunday's Snowarama bringing in a total of $5,481.00. At left, Jim Grieve who raised the largest sum of $2,301.00; Marion Lee with $1,391.00 and Mike Fowler with pledges totalling $1,789.00. Arnold Eggleton of the Trans-Canada Radio Club manned the SAT., FEBRUARY 8 7:30 to 11:00 P.M. Snowarama fetches up to 21,000 on a special day (From page 1) Lee, who has for the past number of years brought in the highest number of pledges. This year Marion was able to raise about $300 more than in 1985, with a total in pledges of $1,391.00, which was dedicated to the memory of her son, Bill. NEW YEAR'S PLANS . Organizers this year had set a target of $25,000. Gerry Gerrits, one of the organizers told the Star that Over 150 riders took off Sunday morning for the annual Snowarama and this was just one of the many groups who travelled together. From DANCE PORT PERRY SCOUT HALL FOR ANY | next year, efforts must be made to see that the Port Perry Snowarama is not held on the same day as the "Celebrity Ride" in Bradford. Mr. Gerrits said that there are many Toronto residents who own cottages in the Scugog area who would enjoy riding in the Port Perry event if it didn't fall on the same day as the Bradford ride. He feels the number of riders here could be 200 and the amount of money raised would increase Valentine's Special? 1 Dozen Long Stemmed RED BALLOONS Add to Your Bouquet: Candy, Fruit, Wine, Jams and Mints The Balloon House significiantly if the dates did not conflict. Also, there is a possibility that a 10 km cross country ski run could be added to the Port Perry Snowarama in 1987. Several of the Snowaramas in Ontario include the cross country . skiing, which increases the number of pledges. . And next year also, there are plans to introduce an electronic typewriter which will speed up the bookkeeping and issuing of receipts to the riders. left, Mike Fowler, John Cottrell, (rear) Dennis Anderson and his son Jeff, Jim Grieve, Mayor Jerry Taylor and Jack Cottrell. OCCASION: v7, Delivery Available 986-5108 base-station at the Latcham Centre during the Snowarama relay- ~ ing information to the check-points as Officials at the reg istration desk were kept busy early Sun- day morning as 156 snowmobilers signed-up for Timmy's _ Snowarama. ADMISSION $2.50 needed All proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis. Sponsored by Port Perry Kinsmen. 5 3 . I i 3 Gas Bai & 6 Union Street (Hwy. 7A at Lilla) Port Perry 985-8513 Sir CLIP & SAVE COUPON Bring in this coupon when you purchase $10. worth of gas. ITS WORTH 1% Off A CARTON OF CANADIAN CIGARETTES Reg $1860 (tax incl) While stock lasts THIS WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY ONLY! February 5th and 6th --G-- MENU: (For Two) Lobster, Valentines Day Dinner Pepper Steak, Chicken Cordon Blue Valentine's Days Feb 14th Sunday Brunch From 12 to 9 Sundays (Salad Bar) -- BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE -- Scugog Island - Port Perry Please Call for Reservations 985-9949 OTT 5 to 9 PM. a eee... 12 to 9 P.M. ras ee... 11 to 9 P.M. -- Effective January 2nd, 1986 -- Lith Conc Island Rd Hwy 7A East

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