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16 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 5, 2001 "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" Canoe The Nonquon raises more than $5,000 for museum Despite the threat of cold and rainy weather, close to 200 people showed up last Saturday morning to participate in the Canoe The Nonquon fundraiser. In total, 92 canoes and kayaks were entered in the 33rd annual event, and as of yesterday afternoon organizers noted that more than $5,000 had been raised for the Lake Scugog Historical Society. Money raised from the event is used to fund the Scugog Shores Historical Museum's operating budget, and is also used for special projects. "We had a phenomenal turnout consid- ering the weather projections," said Bruce Aikins, who organized the fundraising 'event. : "We were down slightly from last year in LOTS... terms of canoes and kayaks, but that is still double the amount we had the year before (in 1999). We're happy the weather held off; if we had of had better weather we could have surpassed our mark (in 2000)." As of Monday afternoon orgainzers were still tallying the final figures, but Mr. Aikins noted that the amount "should be in excess of $5,000. When all the numbers are calculated we should be within a couple hurdred dollars of last year's total." He also noted that all the participants and volunteers should be thanked for tak- ing part in the annual event. "Considering what the weather was call- ing for I think we were extremely fortunate. We have to thank all of those people who came out and took part." Many questions, few answers From Page 7 project sailed through the system so smoothly given what it's impact on the community will be? 0 If we want to return the shoreline of Lake Scugog to an indigenous environ- ment, when is the date been set to drain it? Remember, it was man-made. a Who actually owned the properties involved in this progress controversy before the properties were sold to devel- opers? Is there possibly a conflict of inter- est underway? 0 Canadian Tire has prepared and sub- mitted 13 different plans to appease our elected opponents. Why is council asking for more? 0 Why are we fast-tracking a farmers' market in downtown Port Perry when there is no shortage of fresh produce available from taxpaying businesses operating and employing people in Port Perry? Forget the rhetoric, Bring the bulldozers in. Paul McDermott, Port Perry Next Soroptimist meeting is June 14 The next meeting of the Oshawa/Whitby Soroptimist Club will be held Thursday, June 14 in the boardroom on the cafe level at the McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. The meet- ing gets underway at 7:30 p.m. and usual- ly lasts about two hours. If you'd like to attend or get more information, please call Catherine after 7 p.m. at 905-728-8349. * 5 ACRES of open land with two road frontages (paved) some trees. View of Lake Scugog, building permits available, new sur- vey. Asking $109,00. Sa Eo TERA ia Br erin Asking $109,000. + PRESTIGE LOT and area - Dagmar Rd., Ashburn. Scenic treed one acre building lot, ready for construction - 290x150'. * IDEAL FOR THE COUNTRY HOBBIEST. High scenic building lot on one acre with some trees. Build your country home and workshop, paved road frontage, survey on file. Asking $64,000. 3 EY Listing or Selling? oF: 1] 905-985-9777 www.ridgenorth.ca eR A EE SRL ey earn 5