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Whitby Free Press, 24 Jul 1996, p. 2

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page 2. Whitby FePross, Wednesday, JuIy 24, 1996 Along. the waterfront- trail MEMBERS 0F THE Durham Outdoors Club set off on a recent, five kilometre hike along the waterfront trail. The club lis open to anyone who enjoys participating in outdoor activities.;1 Photo by Mark Reesor, Whitby Free Pres 1501Hopkins Street, Whitby 66584195 Owned & Operated By Bill Haines of Whitby M M On Premises *Factory Trained Tet: *Low carrymn rates chnicians *Written Giarantee *VCR *Cmore *Tlevision *Stee Serving *CD Player- *Cassette *Ç<>g.less Phone Durharni *AmplifIeI.s *Walkman *Car Stereo Since 1974 VCR TUNE.UP'SPECIAL *Test Ail Functions *Replace.Worn Tire *Replace Worn Beit *Clean Assembly *Allign Head 7w ea ~ùs«re * ead71«4,4 tq?90 195 Offer Expires Aug 31/96 Ouldoors for the fan of it By Mark Reesor The Durham Outdoors Club is. looking. for people of ail ages interested i joining thefr group of- enthusiastic outdoor adven- turers. The group's 50 members are interested ni juet about, every outdoor activxt going, firom hlk- ing and. camping to canoeing, sea kayaking, 'rock-climbing and cycling. «It's basically people who like to, go i the fresh outdoorsand like to stay phys;ically fit, but with other people instead of wan- dering around alone in the woods or somethingý like that," says executive member Dianeë Max- well. Recent treks include hlking the Bruce Trail, a 10-day canoe and camping expedition down the White River and kayaldng near Parry Sound. Opportunities also exist for less exerenced outdoor adven- turershowever. A "gentie» fiîve-kilometreý hike along the waterfront trail- in Whitby was held recently, for example. Those interested in adventures on'the water can -choose from «gentie canoeing" orý whitewater canoemng or kayaking. «We're .al stili 1earning and theres always somebody who has a hot, txp to share," says execu-. tive member Judy Bannon, who helps organize the club's social events. Originally called the Outers Club, the group was started by Bill Gibeallt;, former owner of, the OQutdoor Inn in Whitby, about threyears ago. "A lot of people coming in (to bis store) would ay 'Gee, love doing outdoor stufVbutmy hua- banc or My wife' doesn t like doing it,'"explains Maxwell. «,So ho said 'I know some people who are. sayiing the sam e thing as yoiu. IIow about I hook. you ail upr" Members' objectives include m ing new fren, enjoying the outd ooswith ohesand getting exorcise. Beigwth otherý people who eyth ame inteet are the main reasons Ron and Nancy Coulsonjoined.the club. "A lot of times Iwas qo tripandwasy oreffust Nancy 'and 1; its -nice to be with a group," says Ron. Upcomng events include *a weekend' -canoe trip to the Kawarthas, a three-day, back-, packing trip i Ganaraska, a camping wee-kend at Point Pelee adwhatver else people want to do,»ays Maxwell. - some newt younger people that came in and they were intierested in cycling through the woods. so a group of them, are onto get touethier and do thl at F-nd of thnâg,» she notes. Mie. club meets the laat Tues- day of each month (exSept Juy and Deoember) at Faith ace 44 William St., Oshawa. Cali, Max- well at43"~633or RiaCane at 668-8017 for more information. Shelled & flash frozen Tart Red Pie Cherries Stemmed & pited Ready to can Ms7i MEMBER INSTALLER *Check Refrigeration System with Manifold Gauges. *Leak Detector *Check Compressor Clutch *Check Compressor and Drive Beits *Test Temperature at A/C Outiets. *Freon Extra (includes 1/21b. freon if nec.) ServingDurham since 18 IWHITBY AUTO GLASS specialfsts led. TOLL FREE 1-800-668-9747' 668-*2003» 1013 Dundas St E. Whitby Mobile Service-' Guaranteed Workmanship r. ýtlhn24 vears exnlàcomb*iinéd' "kenjoy a Whth our FREE Mobile F Service, .we will corne t'O FREE your home or offi ce. We also mnedium do complete auto & marine Pizza with upholstery, boat tops & itemscovers at our Port Perry location.,Ask U! u rstaf Hy. #2 Consumners Dr. Hwy. 401 AUD' IO I VIDEO ,ai,- Sen«?£e s Smà Brands I Air Conotionin - INSPECTION $39 1 1 INCL rDES3 Custone Electrom>otive-- 1150 Champain Court Whitby 6686429 m mý odf op

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