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TT: RR a LI 24 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 27, 1989 Lake Scugog Is perfect Local rowing club is on the way by Rob Streich When Charlotte Hale was growing up, one of her favorite songs was "Row,row, row your boat." Things haven't changed much, although now, instead of just singing about it, she hopes to be taking part init, and help- ing others learn to enjoy it as well. Following a short article in "The Star" on rowing several weeks ago, Mrs. Hale received a half dozen interested phone calls. This weekend, she ar- ranged to bring those interest- ed parties together with rowing equipment she had arranged to borrow in order that they may try their hands at it. This sort of learn to row' session is how Mrs. Hale be- came involved with sport ini- tially. Eight years ago she learned at the prestigious Ar- gonauts rowing clubin Toronto. When she lived in Western Canada, she was committed to maintain her interest and to- gether with several other en- thusiasts, she was instrumen- tal in forming a Banff rowing club. The first thing she was quick to point out, was that this type of rowing is not what most people think of; a short, fat lit- tle boats with heavy oars that . you need to throw your back into. Rather, these are sleek, light-weight human-powered racing boats. She assured me that her small stature did not prevent her from making good time on the water. "These boats have sliding seats. You end up doing 80 per cent of the work with your legs not with your upper body. "It's not just get out there and row - there is skill involved and you have to keep your bal- ance," she explained. With a variety of crafts from singles and doubles to eight-person boats, a lot of care need be tak- en to coordinate all the rowers. While Charlotte rows for recreation primarily, she would welcome members interested in training for competitive row- ing, especially at the university level. Somewhere down the road, she hopes to have the op- portunity to do some coaching. Mrs. Hale has been living on Scugog Island for a little over a year, and missing one of the activities she used to love to enjoy - rowing. With three little ones, she has a handful to watch over but the sport is addictive, and she thinks Lake Scugog is per- fect forit. She hopes that the Scugog Rowing Club will be able to host regattas on Lake Scugog. An Oshawa club is just forming they have expressed an interest to compete here-because their facilities (Darlington Provin- cial Park) are inadequate. Scott Withers, founder of the Oshawa Club(former founder of a club in Belleville) attended the learn to row' ses- sion and assisted in instructing beginners in the basics of oper- ating these fine machines. Charlotte is flexible about the functioning of the club, "it depends what the intent is," she explained. "I'd be willing to go out everyday if people want- ed to." Rowing is like jogging , she explained, some people swear by it, while it may not be for others. The only way to find out, is to go out and try it, and then decide ifit is your sport. What she is hoping for to begin with is a minimum of eight or ten keen people. "That will enable me to be sure that there will be interest enough to maintain it," she said. The club will of course need some equipment to operate. PEACOCK WINDOW FASHIONS COLOUR -- QUALITY -- FLAIR Full line of Custom Draperies & Shades VALANCES VERTICALS VENETIANS We Sell Them - We Make Them - We Hang Them Also ... CENTRAL VAC, INTERCOM 985-9869 PORT PERRY -- IN HOME SHOPPING -- 1-437-T345 Ajax Showroom IIIIIPIP III III III III IEP PIPL PS PAPILLA PIILILI PIAS bas -- ANNOUNCEMENT -- The ARAN RRRR RR RRNA RRR RUNS RRR ARNON HAIR CENTRE PORT PERRY PLAZA is pleased to announce that RICHARD REID has joined our staff. Richard has 11 years experience in hair styling and will be pleased to get to know the people in the area. For your appointment call: 085-7232 PIRI IRPIII OPP III PIIIIRIIII IY PIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIA IIIT A Charlotte Hale Is interested In starting a rowing club In Scugog Township. Last week- end she Invited anyone interested in the sport to come and try their hand at the challeng- ing and enjoyable form of exercise. A dozen people were out to watch the sleek boats and learn the simple skills, among them, several retired persons and several youths. Anyone Interested In helping out or joining should contact Charlotte at 985-0878. . For this weekend Paluski Boats in Peterborough is loan- ing her several small craft to teach with. She hopes that the club will eventually be able to pur- chase several small craft to use. "A double and a single would be nice to start with," she ex- plained. It is her experience that some members may want to purchase their own boats, espe- cially older, retired rowers who are seeking good recreation and exercise. Other clubs have had suc- cess with fund-raisers and have received sponsorship from businesses. She hopes to do the same. Additionally, the Ontario Rowing Association provides grants and subsidies to help lo- cal clubs get started. ~~ "When we get the club off the ground, we have been prom- ised storage space at the old ca- noe club." "Maybe a year down the road, we can start a tradition with a rowing regatta on Lake Scugog. Maybe during festival days as rowing is a British in- stitution." Rowing is a recommended alternative to winter sports like cross country skiing. A great many people use rowing to keep their skiing shape during the summer because it uses many of the same muscles in a strong aerobic workout. People in the Oshawa area should contact Scott Withers at 987-1549 " THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM 0) NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Take notice that the Regional Planning Committee will consider at a meeting to be held on: TUESDAY, JULY 4, 1989 at 10:00 AM PLANNING DEPARTMENT BOARDROOM 105 CONSUMERS DRIVE, WHITBY AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN indicated on the map below and consisting of 5.3 hectares (13.2 acres). Regional Rd.|No.23 K Township of Uxbridge Subsequently, the Regional Council will consider the recommenda- tion of the Planning Committee at a meeting to be held on: WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1989 at 10:00 AM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS BUILDING 605 ROSSLAND ROAD EAST, WHITBY The report related to the amendment application is available for in- spection in the offices of the Planning Department, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, or by calling Mr. John Sharpe, Planning Department (Whitby) 668-7731 / (Toronto) 686-1651. Requests to make a presentation before the Planning Committee concerning the amendment application must be forwarded to Dr. M. Michael, M.C.I.P., Commissioner of Planning, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3, and should be received by Friday preceding the meeting. Requests to make a presentation before the Regional Council con- cerning the amendment application must be forwarded to the Regional Clerk, Regional Headquarters Building, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3, and should be received 48 hours prior to the Regional Council meeting. FILE NO. 84-40/D Gary Herrema Regional Chairman CW. Lundy, AM.C.T. Regional Clerk i i The amendment, as submitted by the applicant, proposes to expand. an existing Mineral Aggregate Extractive Operation within the area mn AI