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Vol. 130 No. 37 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST?, 1996 Operation Scugog in desparate need to restock shelves By Kelly Lown " Port Perry Star Operation Scugog is in dire straits and volunteers are mak- ing a plea to the community for donations of non-perishable food items. The shelves of the local bank have never been this bare ac- cording Jo long-time volunteers Anne Wanninkhof and Kathy Gundry. Food banks across Ontario are holding a Summer Food Drive from July 28 through Au- gust 10 with the theme that "Hunger Doesn't Take A Sum- mer Holiday." Scugog is no different. Some local churches have been studi- ous in their donations, but vol- unteers are urging other church groups to formulate a drive. Although the shelves are bare, Mrs. Wanninkhof said it would be worse if not for Port Perry IGA, which donates all damaged goods and day old bak- ing and Joe Williamson of White Feather Farms, who makes weekly donations of eggs. Operation Seugeg volunteers say the last drive held at Easter was not as successful as in past Turnto Page 2 Rotary's hoping for best Aquarama yet with high By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star Port Perry's Rotary Club is revving up for its best-ever edition of Aquarama, the pop- ular fundraiser that's slated to take place here Aug. 18. Participants will board jet skis and race around a course in the water off Kinsmen Beach for the fourth year, raising money for Easter Seals. And this year, it looks as though they'll hit new heights, said organizer Heather Haliburton- Smith. : "Our goal this year will be $6,000," said the Rotary Club member. Last year's event, which saw eight teams con- sisting of five riders each take to the water, raised more than $5,100. Mrs. Haliburton-Smith said that there are already 10 teams signed up for this year's event -- two more than ever before -- turn out and there's still plenty of time for others to sign up and join the fun. "It's getting bigger and big- ger every year," she said. In fact, representatives from Easter Seals and other fundraising organizations will come to this year's edition to check it out, she added. Helping the cause this year are the inclusion of a number of corporate teams, including those sponsored by IGA, the Scugog Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary River Rats, as well as those formed by families of Easter Seals kids and other group entries. Mrs. Haliburton-Smith said that people shouldn't be dis- couraged from taking part in the event just because they can't get a five-person team together. "By no means do they have to have a team," she said. By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Volunteers are needed to act as Gus Busters for the upcom- ing Gus Macker 3-on-3 basket- ball tournamentin Port Perry. Organizers are looking for volunteers over the age of 17 with some basketball knowl- edge to help referee some of the weekend games. CHECK OUT OUR HOT DEALS ON GOODWILL USED CARS Jim Fletcher, head buster for the the Tournament, said he isle ing for about 25 local people to 4 during the weekend. HE There will be incentives from the sponsors for those who vol- | unteer their time for the games. Mr. Fletcher said volunteer- ing is not only fun, but a good point to put on future resumes. The referees will be placed at gn :