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Page'3, News; Tuesday, July 17;.1990 Derby...cont'd from 1 The Derby also had its share of amusements for people of all jages. Carousell Pony Rides from 'Thunder Bay were a big hit with the kids. Six hitched-up ponies 'igave children rides all day Sunday. Beer gardens were open both days of the derby. A tent with picnic tables inside was set up so derby-goers could sit and quaff back a few or eat some of the food available on the Derby grounds. Approximately 80 cases of beer were sold over the week- end. Concessions selling hats and T-shirts with the Rossport Derby logo were also available. Chuck Hutterli of Chucky's Charter and Boat Rental supplied ice donated by Kent Fisheries to help keep fish fresh until fisher- men could get the fish home to cook. ; Mr. Hutterli said, "The fish are getting bigger by five to eight pounds every year. There may even be a rainbow class next year." Mr. Hutterli also went on to mention that the Derby commit- tee would like to improve on a few things for next year's derby. "We'd like to have a shuttle bus service every 3 hours from Schreiber to Rossport. Next year we'd like to get different rides besides the horses. We're hoping the bingo will be hitting heavy also." The Thunder Bay O.P-P. set up the R.I.D.E. program (Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere) as alcohol was being sold. Schreiber O.P.P. were also present to do routine checks during the Derby. Sgt. Andy Templar of Schreiber O.P.P. stated, "No one was charged and there were no 12- hour suspensions issued." About 800-900 people attend- ed the Derby on the weekend. Chairman Bill Collinson said, "It was down Saturday because of the weather but on Sunday there were about 500 people that came onto the grounds." The profits from the Derby each year go right back into the community of Rossport. After the expenses are paid, the leftover money will go to the Fire, Water and Rec Departments. Mr. Hutterli also stated, "The whole town supports the derby. It's a local effort and it makes good business for everyone." Dave Rossport Derby with a 20.2 Ib. lake trout. ica SPECIAL! x10: sraham of Thunder Bay won Pet Talk By Alice Scott Many pets are now an impor- tant part of their family's every- day life. When we travel we'd like to bring them along instead of boarding them up at a kennel. But first you must ask yourself a few questions about bringing "Fido" on the trip. 1. Is your pet dependable and house broken? 2. Is he obedient and courte- ous? 3. Does he interact favourably with strangers? 4. Is "she" in or about to be in "heat" (season)? A identification tag indicating the owners address and telephone numbers should be attached to the collar when bringing them on ~~ vacation. Pets should be fed lightly before travelling. The main meal should be provided at the end of the dog's travel. Always carry extra food since many areas do not carry the same type of food that your pet is accustomed to. Any change in diet can affect your pet, especially when travel- ling. Never allow your pet to stick his head out an open window or travel in the back of a pick-up truck. Do not leave your pet unat- tended in a car for any period of time. Within minutes a car becomes an oven in the summer or a freezer in winter. Always have your dog on a leash, it takes only a second for a dog to bolt when frightened, and almost impossible to find in a strange area. Never leave your dog in a motel room unattended, unless he is in a crate. He may soil the rug or surprise the maid. Remember to always scoop up after your pet, no matter where you are. 'Happy travelling! Amusements continued from page 1 it would be almost impossible to bring the carnival onto the field, even if the school board changed its policy. There is no gate big enough in the fence to let such large equipment through. Businesspeople located at the east end of Simcoe Plaza had mixed feelings about the location of the carnival. "It was inconvenient, but for the traffic it created in the plaza I think I could put up with it. I think it would be a good idea to find a more suitable place though," said Mike Moore of Moore's clothing store. Yet the bakery owner was not happy with the location. "I didn't like it. I thought it blocked off traffic and they weren't too clean," said Aline Deschatelets. "It didn't bother me a bit," said Bart Cebrario of Cebrario's Hardware. "It's good for the town." Jennifer Ann McLeod and Tiffany Jowitt are presently help- ing to set up the Tel-Alert system. Photo by Angie Saunders Bike Rodeo Winner | Constables Mike Trudeau (left) and Ralph Polches present 5 year-old Philip Mikkonen with a bicycle which he won in a draw for participating in the Bike Rodeo. Photo by Angie Saunders Armstrong THE MOVER Peter Armstrong - James Armstrong Moving families for over 65 years. "We've built our reputation on care." monberot ME IMITED UNITED rmstron earep Van Lines THE MOVER 243 Cumberland St., Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4N4 Tel: 1-807-345-7396 Fax: 1-807-345-5569