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4- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 10, 1997 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice " Numbers down for Nonquon paddlers By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Perfect weather made for a safe and exciting trip for the 77 canoes to tackle the 12-mile trek through this year's Canoe the Nonquon event. Race organizer Joan Scott said that while the number of canoeists shrank from the previous year, the 29th running of the annual race was enjoyed by all. "I think that everyone who came out had a great time; everyone enjoyed 1t," said Mrs. Scott of the 160 people who entered the event, a fundraiser for the Scugog Shores Historical Museum. "I stood on the bridge at Seagrave and watched everyone come through -- it was the first time in the 29 years that I got out and actually watched the race -- and you get an entirely different view of the race. I saw people canoeing along, talking, laughing and just having a grand old time. There were no accidents, no one slipped up; it was great." This year's event raised about $2,500, minus costs. While the number of competitors continues to shrink every year -- there were 93 canoes in 1996, compared to 77 entered last weekend -- the local organizer says that she is seeing a shift in the classes that people are racing in. Winners of the men's recreational class -- for the third year in a row -- were brothers Mike and Ron Coulson, of Oshawa. "This year we had 30 canoes entered in the recreation class compared to what was close to half of the 93 canoeist we had last year. It's something I've seen coming though. Last year was the first year we started timing rec class and now more people know how fast they can do the event and have switched to the racing class," she said. As for next year's plans, the 30th running of the annual event, Mrs. Scott says that she would like to see a big event planned, but adds that more people need to take an interest in the project. "I'hope to see abigevent planned for the 30th run- ning but we need help to do it. We've been doing this for 29 years now and in order to make this event bigger and better we need more people to come together. " The family that rows together... wins their class. Jan and Pete Kennedy of Port Perry celebrate their winning time of 2:47 with children Mitchell and Mallory. Winners in the women's category for recreational racers were Cathy Skinner and Carol Moores, with a time of 4:26. There was great competition among recreational class canoes in this year's edition of the event. Masters class winners, with a time of 2:43:56, were John Hiley and Marvin Doran. By Angela Drew Port Perry Star Strawberries anyone? If you're a strawberry lover, make sure you're at the First Annual Aboutface Strawberry Festival on Sunday, June 22. The event will take place at Palmer Park in Port Perry from 1 to 5 p.m. It's been organized by Elaine Campbell and Mike Allen from the Aboutface support net- work Mrs. Campbell, a Greenbank resident, the event is to let people see first hand what the Aboutface organization 1s all about. It provides support for people with facial differences, and their families. "Of course the main reason fo - this event is a fundraiser, but we also want to create aware- ness of our organization and the good we do for people with facial differ- ences," she said. "The big picture be- hind this event is so peo- said the main purpose of Aboutface group to hold a Strawberry Festival on June 22 ple sce that individuals with facial differences arc not different on the inside." The strawberry festi- val will feature live bands throughout the day, as well as games like tug-of-war for all ages. IKveryone 1s re- minded to bring their own lawn chair. You can also enjoy a fresh strawberry drink and a slice of strawberry shortcake for a minimal cost says Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Campbell hopes to have a big turnout at the event and says she wants people to under- stand how important their support is to the or- ganization. "It 1s very important that people understand that facial differences can happen to anyone at anytime. You may not know someone with this problem now, but you might in the future," she said. For further informa- tion, or if you would hike to donate to Aboutface, you can call 985 2613. Busy summer season begins June is full of activities at the Island Museum The month of June will be a busy one for the Scu- gog Shores Historical Mu- seum. On Saturday, June 14 from noon to 4 p.m. the Scugog Spinners and Weavers are hosting a "Sheep to Shawl" demon- stration during the first Scugog Spinners and Weavers Festival. Join the Spinners as they make an item from raw wool in a single day. There will be sheep shearing and other demonstrations by cos- tumed interpreters, chil- dren's activities and a Viec- torian Tea served in the historic Church's Tea Room. On Sunday, June 15 from noon to 4 p.m. the Museum is hosting a Treasure Identification Clinic at the Scugog Com- munity Centre during their annual Antique and Craft Show. There will be a team of antique experts on hand to identify those mystery artifacts that you found in your attic or that your long lost aunt gave to you. There will be no charge for this service but donations will be accept- ed. On Sunday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Museum hosts their third annual Teddy Bear Picnic and Strawberry Social. Kids and adults of all ages are invited to bring their Teddy Bears to the Mu- seum to enjoy a day of sto- ries, music, games, crafts and much more. Dr. Puck- rin's Famous Teddy Bear Clinic will be on hand to give your Teddy his yearly checkup. In the Tea Room of our restored Historic Church there will be a de- licious Strawberry Social served. The Scugog Shores Mu- seum Village is located on Island Rd. off Hwy. 7A east of Port Perry. Please call (905) 985-3589 for more information.