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i Degg MA "4 -- PORT PERRY STAR: + Tuesday, Janvary 10, 1989 Rotary Club presents Les Parkes painting -- » Brim a rea | a mana SE on Fara pans i EER Ci EAN SE SR el ARS ROE A fine portrait given to fine former Mayor Former Mayor Jerry Taylor sure took a lot of good-nat ribbing at last June's Celebrity Roast, but on January 4 he received a present that all but made up for the teas- ing. he Port Perry. Rotary Club, . which hosted the roast, had prom- ised Mr. Taylor a commissioned , Jorma of himself, to be painted y local artist Les Parkes. Mr. Parkes used photographs to paint the graphic design-style por- trait, and managed to include the Township crest, a sod-turning, and the Centennial Flag (1871-1971), as well as a close-up of Mr. Tay- lor's familiar face. The painting was presented to Easter Seals event Snowarama is just around the corner Snowarama for Easter Seals is just around the corer, and snow- mobilers can pick up pledge sheets this week in Port Perry. This year's Port Perry Snowa- rama is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 5, with a start at 8:00 AM from the Latcham Centre. The course will -be about 100 km in length over Lake Scugog and the trails in the Township. Snowarama for Easter Seals has been held each February in "Port Perry for the past decade (there been two two cancellations due to lack of snow) and more than $100,000 has been raised. The event this year is being organized by the Port Perry Ro- tary Club, the Port Perry Snow- mobile Club and the Central On- tario Regional Snowmobile Association. - liked the painting, he.didn't have a . Mr. Taylor last Wednesday mom- Included in the show are sub- ing by Rotary Club president Ted jects such as a tudor-style home Blanchard and roast committee and an ¢lfin-like cottage in chairman Chuck Dewhirst. Oshawa; g Jackson's birth- While the former Mayor really place in Seagrave; Dr. Jack Cot- trell's massive home on Highway 7A; Star publisher Peter Hvid- sten's new Victorian house on lot of time to enjoy it--only about * a week. The painting was then re- turned to Mr. Parkes, and it will be included in a one-man show at Scugog Memorial Library from January 14 to Feb 3. The exhibition will be called About Durham, and features many familiar sites throughout the Re- gion, as well as the portrait of Jer- ry Taylor. Some are ink and wash Jenderings, but most are waterco- ours. Organizers have set a local campaign target of $25,000 in pledges this year. All of the money raised is used by Easter Seals to assist the physically challenged youngsters. About half the money raised local- ly is used in this area and the re- mainder for the Easter Seal work. across Ontario. Snowmobilers who wish to take part in the ride and raise some money for a worthy cause at the same time can pick up pledge sheets from any Port Perry busi- ness displaying the Snowarama poster, or from local snowmobile clubs. So mark Feb. § on your ca- lender, get those pledge sheets, hope for more snow in the next fee weeks and enjoy Snowarama tails, see story. Pre-owned Cars s Trucks includes VTD Powertrain Warranties 1985 CHEV CELEBRITY 1984 CROWN VICTORIA 1983 CAPRICE CLASSIC 1981 CAMARO BERLINETTA 1985 F250 H.D. 4,500. PICKUP ....... ra agiessess .... *10,500. 1985 ECONOLINE VAN ............................. *8,500. 11984 RANGER XLT PICKUP | FORD TAYLOR FORD ¢ MERCURY ' SALES & LEASING - PARTS & SERVICE 285-4951 986-3655 [EET HWY. 7A WEST, PORT PERRY § Perry St.; the Bunker house before jn the gallery of the library be- it was demolished; Windfields (ween. I p.m. and 4 p.m, on Sat- Farm; and one of the oldest hous- urday January 14. es in Port Perry. A small collec- The Rotary Club's roast for Jer- tion of watercolour studies of ry Taylor was also a fundraising wildflowers will aufment the ex- dinner, and $3,000 was collected ibition. Opening ceremonies take place for repairs to Port Perry's Birdseye Pool. Former Mayor Jerry Taylor (left) received a special present from the Port Perry Rotary Club last week, a framed portrait painted by local artist Les Parkes. Mak- ing the presentation were Rotarlans Chuck Dewhirst and Ted Blanchard. For de- ROBBIE BURNS NIGH at THE MASONIC HALL | "'320 Queen Street, Port Perry 4 SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 ; Social 6 PM; Dinner 7 PM; Dancing 8:30 to 1 AM 5.00 per couple Make up a party. } eserve Early (Limited Seating) For tickets call: 985-8764 or 985-7873 Sponsored by: FIDELITY LODGE AF. & AM. No. 428 G.R.C. : "ABOUT DURHAM" An exhibition of Watercolours by Cr Leslie. A. Parkes, sca. January 14th to February 3rd at the Scugog Memorial Public Library Gallery Seika ois FBR