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J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR The Port Perry Agriculture Society held their annual meeting at the Manchester Hall Saturday night with one of the largest turnouts in recent memory. Forty directors were elected to serve during 1994, with the abov secretary/treasurer Shirley Hunter, president 'members hold officer positions. Front left, aul Christie and past president Bill Cohoon. Back left, Clara Puckrin, 2nd vice president, Frank Fielding, 1st vice president and Linda Atkinson, chairperson of the Homecraft Division . Paul Christie takes over reins as Port Perry Fair Board president By J. Peter Hvidsten Port Perry Star One of the greatest strengths of the Port Perry Agriculture Society is the families and individuals who work together so hard to make the fair a success. This comment was made last Saturday evening by president Bill Cohoon during the annual meeting of the local fair board. Speaking to a gathering of about 50 members, Dr. Cohoon said "for pretty average folks, we have achieved great things at the fair. It takes considerable effort and dedication to achieve what we have over the years." But the out-going president warned the directors they must expand to encompass and encourage new members and new ideas if they are to continue to succeed. During the business session, Dr. Cohoon made a special presentation to Neil Hunter for close to 35 years of service to the Agriculture Society. "Neil's been supportive and worked hard and long for the fair board," the president said while presenting him an Agriculture Service Diploma. Dr. Cohoon also praised the board's secretary/treasurer for her outstanding efforts on behalf of the fair board. Mayor Howard Hall spoke briefly, saying it was great to have so many hard working volunteers on the fair board, and wished them continued success. During the evening a number of amendments were made to the Society's constitution, one which allows the number of directors on the board to range from between 28 and 40 members. This was passed just in time for 40 people to be elected to the 1994 board of directors. During the election of officers, conducted by Barb Weiss of the Ministry of Agriculture, Paul Christie was elected as pres: ident, Frank Fielding, 1st vice pres., Carla Puckrin, 2nd vice Port Perry Agriculture Society honored Neil Hunter, a long-time member and supporter of the local fair board. Mr. - Hunter, who estimates he's been involved with the fair board for about 35 years, was presented the Agritulture Service Diploma by outgoing president Bill Cohoon at the societies annual meeting last Saturday night. Mr. Hunter is seen here Proudly displaying his award. pres. and Linda Atkinson, chairperson of Homecraft. Discussion on a "five year plan" for the fair followed the election of officers. Some of the immediate and short term projects suggested in the report included, renewal of the lease, demolition of the horse barn, completion of a fair office, new kitchen facilities, a third ball diamond, upgrading washrooms, playground equip- ment and basket ball hoops and 1/2 courts. On the long term list, suggested projects included a shelter for the grandstand, adjacent display areas, banquet facilities (replacing horse barn) with kitchen facilities, and a field/display house. These proposals will be presented to Scugog Township council for their comments in the near future. Stonemoor Day Care Centres Inc. 399 Queen St., Port Perry = 985-0800 a "CHILD ENRICHMENT PROGRAM" for children 18 months to 9 years VNYVYVVVVVVVVYY Full time & part time available » Hours 6:30am to 6:00pm AAAAAAAAAAAAAN ~ . HAR VE Teo TREAT PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 1,1994 - 5 Valentine's GIFT SALE ~~ Limited Edition Prints by WALTER CAMPBELL -' "Be My Valentine" $199. framed "Valentine's Treasure" $299. framed "w FRAMER'S GALLERY 237 QUEEN < * PORT PERRY 985-2543 TRENTON RG II 00 4 2 1 ISBT dae pa i tm et Sa it ig J sti