1988
McEWEN TAKES fiRST ANNUAl uHASTINGS CUP"
I
n response to mushers' comments on race length, organizers of this year planned for a longer Marmora Cup (200 miles) and a shorter new "Hastings Cup" to be sponsored by the County of Hastings. But, alas, lack of snow everywhere restricted training time for dogs to be in shape for such a distance and consequently, the Marmora Cup was cancelled. Not to worry, though, all the more fun to be had at the 100 mile race, since the prize money was transferred over. With the temperatures well below zero, Hastings County Warden, John Irwin gave the "Go" signal to Bob Thomas of Eikhorn, Wisconsin. Fourteen long distance drivers followed him our of the starting chute. At the end of the day, though it was Don McEwen of Eldorado who became the first winner of the Hastings Cup and took home $2,000.00 and an I.G.A. Food basket. Close on his heels was Lee Baxter (16) of Orillia, only 2 and a half minutes behind him!
Don McEwen
Eldorado, Onto
ARTS AND (RMT S~OW BfGINS ITS ~ISTORY Thanks to the great assistance of Jane McCoy of Marmora, the first of many Fine Arts and Craft Shows was organized this year. It attracted to the Marmora Town Hall over 30 exhibitors from Marmora, Madoc, Coe Hill, Stirling, Thomasburg, Deseronto, Eldorado, Peterborough and Trenton. There, to be admired and purchased, was a wide range of hand made gifts including pottery, spinning, weaving, paper tote, china painting, water colours, flower arrangements ceramics, dolls, folk art, and Indian arts and crafts. The net profit for Sno-fest at the end of the day was $268.38. In 1989, the Arts and Craft Show moved to the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, and was organized by Jill Hughes. For the next four years, moving the show to Earl Prentice School, Jane McCoy was back to look after things with the help of Julie Maynes. Next, Peggy Drummond and Cathie Jones organized the event, and for the next three years, the event was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Table rental prices were increased from $15.00/table to $20.00, and a further admission charge of $1.00 to cover hourly door prizes, helped to see the overall profit rise to $1,160.69 in 1996.
I Judy Hatton
of Coe Hill. She
demonstrates
how she hand-spins
PURSE: $10,000.00
dog hair into attractive mitts,
SPONSORS: Martin Foods, Hastings County, Molsons, Quaker Oats
scarves, and even sweaters.
11II]100 1st 2nd 3rd
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28
CUP
[Idorado, Ont. 12h 15m 50s Orillia,Ont. 12h IBm 20s St. [Iisabeth, Que. 12h 31m 15s
Don Mdwen lee Baxter Yvon laplante TOTAl [HTRI[S:
IIASTINGS
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IDIJ lst 2nd 3rd
60 MIL(
CLASSIC
Mel Milliron Bob Baxter Tim M([wen
Warren, Ohio Oriliia, Ont. [Idorado, Ont.
TOTAl [HTWS: RAC[ MWWl:
43 Mike Vilneff
6h 16m 35s 6h 34m 10s 6h 37m 35s