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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 29 - 3 Don't miss Port Perry Fair this weekend After months of planning and preparing, everything is in place far the annual Port Perry Fair. The only thing missing is registered entrants partici- pating in the various fair contests. Scheduled to begin this week and run over the Labour Day long-weekend, organizers of the 144th edi- tion of the annual fair are asking those wishing to enter exhibits in the art, produce, baking and other contests to pre-register now. Entrants in the Baby Show must also pre-regis- ter as well. For those interested in entering in the judging contests, it would be appreciated if you were registered by Aug. 25. Other registrations will be accepted after that date, however, anyone signing up on Sept. 1 will be charged a late fee. Adults will have to pay $7, while children will be asked to pay $2. To register, please call Shirley Hunter at 985-3819. All entries in the fair contests must be dropped off between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. on Sept. |. Judging will commence that evening. The 2000 Port Perry Fair will also see a major increase in some of the winners, says Home Craft Division president Barbara Weese. There are a total of 51 baking categories offered, which include various pies, cakes, cookies, and other goodies. A top prize of $100 will be awarded to the creator of the best blueberry pie and to the best raspberry pie, both of which must be in a glass plate. Scugog Transit and Freeman Bus Lines are sponsoring these two events. Glass plates will be returned As well, Port Perry IGA will be sponsoring a peach pie auction, which will see the best peach pie as selected by the judges auctioned off at 4 p.m. on Sept. 2. The grower of the largest pumpkin will also receive an award of $100, said Mrs. Weese. Other contest winners will receives cash prizes starting at about $15 and up Besides the exhibits and midway, other popular attractions returning include the Truck and Tractor Pull (Sept 2, 7.30 p.m}, demolition derby (Sept. 3, 6 p.m.), various entertainment and the Family Rodeo (Sept. 2, 2 p.m. and Sept. 4, 1:30 p.m) will return for the 2000 fair. Pre-registration for the Baby Show is mandatory; please call Barb Bisschop ---- at 985-2058 prior to the fair. Registration for the beach volleyball tourna- ment will be held when the competition begins at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 2. Exhibit rules and prize books, as well as more information about the I 44th annual Port Perry Fan are available at The Port Perry Star, Scugog Public Memorial Library, Scugog Chamber of Commerce or by calling Mrs. Hunter «prize monies offered to Bill Lishman to be presented award of merit Purple Hill artist Bill Lishman has been named a recipient of the prestigious Canadian Meritorious Service Decoration award. | : Announced last week through the office of Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, the local artist was named as one of 32 individu- als selected to receive the award for specific outstanding achieve- ments that benefit or honour Canada. A presentation ceremony for those honoured will be held later this year. A date and location has yet to be announced. Meritorious Service Decorations are separated into military and civilian divisions, with two levels in each category: a cross and a medal. The military divi- sion recognizes individuals for outstanding profes- sionalism and for bringing honour to the Canadian Forces. The civilian division. recognizes contributors from any field, from athlétics to diplomatic relations to humanitarian activities. The Military Cross was cre- ated on June 11, 1984; the military and civilian Cross and Medal were created in 1991. Mr. Lishman is to receive the Meritorious Service Medal. These decorations are an important part of the Canadian Honours System, and, like the Order of Canada, they recognize excellence. However, Meritorious Service Decorations honour either a sin- gle achievement or an activity or a specified period of time, while the Order of Canada focuses on life- time achievement. The award is open to Canadians and non- Canadians alike, as long as the act or achievement results in a demonstrable benefit or honour to Canada. Nominations -and awards may be made posthumously but nominations for activities that occurred prior to 1984, and the year in which the hon- our was first created, are not accepted. MADE IN/ FANT AU CANADA BILL LISHMAN selected styles Boys & Girls 2-16 sale ends Tues., Sept. 5/00 HALLYWOOD THE JEAN PEOPLE BRECK S orKids BR@CK'S 168 - 178 Queen Street, Port Perry 905-985-2521