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PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 9, 1992 - 23 "A Family Tradition for 126 Years" This weekend Ride For Canada will make its way through Scugog Township. Riders will be carrying a saddle bag of letters that will be presented to Prime Minister Mulroney. Twenty-five years ago a similar ride came through the township. Riders were carrying a Mexican Scroll which was presented to Queen Elizabeth at the expo. Several local riders took part in the ride. Please see stories for more details. Local riders carried a Mexican Scroll through area 25 years ago By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Ride For Canada will be mak- ing its way through Scugog Township this weekend, with local riders carrying a saddle- bag of letters to be delivered to Prime Minister Brian Mulron- Po OR cd # 3 =m > ¥ > ey. Twenty-five years ago local riders made a similar trip carry- ing a Mexcian Scroll to be pre- sented to Queen Elizabeth. The scroll, which was signed by Alfredo Guel, Mexicali, presi- dent of the Charros and a Mexi- 25 wi. HE . v . Cp adswiv S wid fatry >. ¥. 3 ol ' See ind : Be RW fae eo Cossamont i Gio y w pW @ can horesmen's club with 20,000 members carried greet- ings and best wishes for the Queen. The idea was originated by Alan Legate, a former Canadi- an, who was living in California at the time of the ride. He car- ried the scroll from Mexico to British Columbia, changing horses 13 times over the course ofthe ride. It took Mr. Legate more than eight months to make the trip, with some 2,500 riders accom- i panying him and the scroll across Canada. Several riders from Bar-Bea- Char Ranch, R.R. 2 Blackwater, near Saintfield were delegated to take partin the unusual ride. The local riders met a group of Hampton riders at the cause- Residents encouraged to join Ride For Canada parade this Sunday By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Residents are invited to take part in a parade this Sunday in Scugog Township as part of the Ride For Canada celebrations. The ride which began in British Columbia, symbolizes an expression of affection for Canada on its 125th birthday. A saddlebag containing letters is being exchanged in five- mile relays as the horses and riders reach each new communi- ty. The letters will be presented to Brian Mulroney and Queen Elizabeth in a special ceremony in Ottawa on July 1. Residents of Scugog are urged to write a letter toCanada ex- pressing their congratulatory wishes to Canada on its 126th " anniversary, and their desire for a greater and united Cana- da. The saddlebag has been carried by horses from British Co- lumbia whenever possible. Dog sleds and skiers were used when the roads were not suitable for the horses. The horse is one of the main purposes behind Ride For Can- ada. "The ride will re-establish the horse, which is the heri- tage which built this country," said Cam Deeth, equestrian co- ordinator for Scugog. Ride For Canada will leave Dagmar Ski Resort on Sunday morning, between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., making its way along Durham Road 23, through Prince Albert before arriving at the Port Perry Fairgrounds. Horses and riders will gather at the fairgrounds before pa- rading through downtown Port Perry. Anyone who wishes to take part in the parade, whether on horse, bicycle or on foot is asked to assemble at the fairgrounds at approximately 1 p.m. The parade is expected to gather downtown about 2:30 p.m. On Sunday night a symbolic bonfire will be held at the Port Perry Snowmobile Club. A bonfire is held at the end of each of the 125 days of the relay. Each fire represents one candle on Canada's birthday cake. Everyone is welcome to attend the celebrations) which will be hosted by the Snowmobile Club. On Monday morning the saddlebag will be carried out of town by local riders Helen Martyn and Sue Gibbs of Black- stock. Anyone wishing to take partin Ride For Canada, or for more information contact Cam Deeth at 655-3096. ¥ cluded Rick Snooks, Bruce Snooks, Bob Durward, Ann Smith, Danny Cawker and Don Taylor. The scroll was carried into Port Perry for a brief ceremony in front of the municipal offices. Councillor Phil Orde received Reeve J.J. Gibson who had been unable to attend due to previous commitments. The local riders then carried the scroll to Cannington to pass it on to the next set of riders. About 150 people were present in Cannington to welcome the 11 4 Bmgleter™ watadad Flac = frabst cov pidad Paseando Trosge" " ® Fare © 1 Rep Blade % 5 2 gs & x s yr Councillor Phil Orde, left, greeted the riders who brought the scroll through the township. Also pictured at right is Alan Legate who began the ride in British Columbia. They are pictured with a Hampton area rider. Please see story for more details. . 1:1 (Canada Ce 4 I | 'house Canadians uesilon habitation complex pur nous |SEOAY SOTO ARTA DI Iu) DIOR NOICNOINRY MITA} FOR $5000 ART EN IASG ON QUOT 0 LORY I ON 14 D1 IAN § 14 Fy I vou are a low-income homeowner, you may be eligible for up to $5,000. (which may not have to be repaid) to assist you in repairing your home or make it accessible to a disabled person. Funds are made available through CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORNTION We are now processing applications tor the 1992 budget allocation. IF vou require Tinancial assistance in repairing your home please contact our office to apply for the RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RRAP). COLETTE GRANT ENTERPRISES 1-416-404-0020 way. 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