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ra { loc Easter Seals target set for $25,000 Snowarama raring to go The 12th annual Port Perry Snowarama is set to go Februdry 2 from the Latcham Centre and organizers have set a target of $25,000 this year. : Plans for the 100 km ride for Easter Seals and Crippled Children were unveiled last Thursday night at a press conlerence at Port Darl- ington Marina in Bowmanville. There are a couple of changes in the format of the event this year which organizers are hoping will help push the money raised to the $25,000 target. Firstly, the minimum $50 in pledges has been waived, and secondly, riders will have to buy their own gasoline for the snowmobiles. By waiving the $50 minimum pledge, it is'hoped that this year's Snowarama will attract more younger snowmobile enthusiasts who can easily collect $25 to $35 in pledges, but might have trouble bringing in $50. And by not supplying gasoline, organizers anticipate nearly $1500 will be saved and this money can be turned over to Easter Seals. _ At the press conference last, week, Dave Ballingall, president of the Central Ontario Regional Snowmobile Association said it's im- portant that younger people be en- couraged to take part without hav- ing to bring in the full $50. "These smaller pledges will all add up," he said. - oard Over the past 11 years, the highest . Apologies A headline over the Prince Albert News column on page 14 in the January 14 issue of the Port Perry Star was both mis-leading and in- accurate. : } 'The headline left the impression that Judy, Bryan and Philip Beacock won money playing Win- tario. This is not so. As the first paragraph in the report says, the Beacocks were present at & Win- " tario draw January 2 at Eastdale . Collegiate in Oshawa. The Star regrets the error in the headline and apologizes to the Beacock family for any embarrass- 'ment and inconvenience. Also, in the January 14 issue, a typographical error in a headline on page 9 left out the word "not."' The headline should have read "Raw milk price NOT hiked for Ontario farmers." And the photo caption on page 24 under the picture of the Stedmans Bonspiel winners should have said "prizes awarded by Miles Knut- son.' Our apologies to Miles. figure reached by the Port Perry Snowarama has been $28,000, but last year, both the number of riders and the money raised dropped off. About $18,000 was raised in 1985 and organizers are hoping this year will be better. Also for the first time ig, 1986, there will be a local service clab in- volved in the organization of the event. The Port Perry Rotary Club Grant changes (From pagel) guaranteed at least half the overall (provincial) average as a kind of safety net," said Witty during a debate on the issue. "The resolution received strong support from many councillors, but 'Oshawa"s Ed Kolodzie argued against it stating that Durham now -has some $30 million in reserve ac- counts and in 1985 actually had a surplus of over $4 million. ""The grant money all comes from the same pocket in the long run," said Kolodzie, who added that Durham must find ways to trim spending rather than ask the provin- cial government for more money. Councillor Witty acknowledged that Durham's reserves now stand at over $30 million, but he said this does not mean cash on hand. Much of the funds are designated for . specific purposes such as water and sewer services and can't be includ- ed in the general operating budget. "The idea that Durham is going to have a big surplus of cash in 1986 is erroneous," said Witty. In 1985, Regional tax hikes were under five per cent for most municipalities. Regional taxes account for about 24 per cent of the total tax bill on pro- perty throughout Durham. } Officer needed (From page 1) plaints recently about alleged con- traventions of 'Township by-laws » and at a recent council meeting Mr. Cuddie bluntly informed councillors that the municipality simply does not have the manpower to gather evidence that could lead to prosecutions. The individual who will be hired must have a high school education and ideally some work experience in by-law enforcement or a related field. Salary range was not spelled out when council debated the issue Monday, but will be in line with qualifications and experience. RENT 7A & WATER Return by 4:00 p.m. PORT PERRY SAVE LOG SPLITTER 1 Va Price Watch for our "GRAND OPENING" coming soon! 985-7771 ference last week. will be helping other Rotary Clubs from the Region and club president Jim Grieve and treasurer Bob Parker attended the press con- & Mr. Grieve will take part in the ride and he's going to be working hard to bring in a substantial number of pledges. Pledge sheets are now available at several locations in the Port Perry area including the local showmobile club house, Pineridge ports on Queen Street and at the Port Perry Star Office. disabled kids. animator ride. [] M AY 7) / -- Eleven year old Billy Chambers of Oshawa was the guest of honour at a press conference last week to kick off the annual Port Perry Snowarama. Billy is "Timmy" for 1986 in Durham Region, and. he represents crippled children everywhere. Snowarama will be held from the Latcham Centre on Sunday, February a al i fet 1/3.1/2 nN =) when they complete the run at the Latcham Centre. The Port Perry event isone of 30 Snowaramas taking place in On- tario this winter. Over the years, more than $7.5 million has been rais- ed for the Easter Seal Society and its work with some 6200 physically One of the these youngsters was at the press conference last week. Billy Chambers of Oshawa is this year's Timmy in the Region. He's 11 ears old, a grade six student and has ambitions to become a cartoon r Walt Disney Produc- tions. Billy will be in attendance at the Latcham Centre the day of the TN PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, Janvary 21, 1986 -- 3 The course this year will be similar to the one followed in recent years (it's actually a little less than 100 km) and with the amount of expected to be pretty. good. Registration at the Latcham Cen- tre will be from 7:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. the day of the ride, and those taking part should be finished by about 3:30 in the afternoon." For more information, contact any members of the Port Perry Rotary Club or members of any Snowmobile Club in this area. But don't forget to pick up a pledge sheet, take part in the ride and help a disabled child, on February 2. . 2. Joining Billy for this photo are from left: Jim Grieve, Port Perry Rotary Club; Gerry Gerrits, 'Bowmanville Rotary; Bob Parker, Port Perry Rotary; Dave Ballingall, CORSA president and Irv Gill, co-ordinator of the Snowarama this year. The target for money raised in 1986 is $25,000. 'WE HAVE ONLY TWO SALES A YEAR & THIS IS ONE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS? CONTINUES With Almost Everything in Stock® OFF REG. PRICES (*excluding selected items ) All Sales Final No Exchange or Refund on Sale Items VISA MASTERCARD ACCEPTED 237 Queen Street, Port Perry, Ontario 985-8221 snow this winter, trail conditions are CG --------