PAGE 2,WEONESDAY AUGUST 3, 1983, WH ITBY FREE PRESS Golf range may become one of What i n( drlving rangi the near futuj one of this ai popular re spots. The drlvir called Caddy located at vu st. N. in Oshai The 18-acre has been own same familya at whlch tin known as Valley Ranch sisted of rldim donkey rides, swimming po( grand dance hi Caddyshck distlngulehed huge golf ba building. Ther area 's popular 0W a golf tee-aff areas. consistlnu ge mayin of 10 mats and 20 grass ire beome tes rea's most es ecreational The grass tee-off areas are one unique aspect of this drlving rîg 'range, range and most golfers yshack, is seem to favour thie to 69 Slmcoe the mats, because it of- Rwa. fers the realistie aspect e property of a golf course. ned by the There are also bunker since 1M3, practice areas and a ne it was puttlng green is soon to Pleasure be added. i and con- The biggest news 18 ni horses, the forthcomlng two large miniature golf course, o1l and a set to open this fail. It ail. promises Wo be a spec- L e easily tacular sight with by Ita waterfalilw .cascading il ehped over a mountain and re areS30 failing into a pic- recreation spots turesque moat. Plans also include paddle boata wbich can circle this ieland miniature golf paradise. Shirley FIold, one of the co-owners of the golf area, belleves this golf paradise wW ill 1 a large vold in the Oshawa- Whitby areg. "We're in desperate need of somme place for the young people in this ares Wo go," she said. "Reglonal and local politiciane bave been pressured by the citizene Wo provide a fun place for ail ages."$ Golf je not the only ac- tlvlty planned for the land. The business .wli be open year-round. Cross-country skllng and ice skating wlll be offered in the winter. There .wlll be a ski shop with instruction available. A family restaurant is planned for next fail. A golf pro-shop, bumper boats and a possible water slide are stili in the Planning stages. Golfers wlJ also find the drlving range is not faclng into the sun and the range use only golf balle that b ave a minimum compression of 90 pounds. The owners of Cad- dysback are anxious Wo please ail and would welcome suggestions. DarrylMcArthur, age 4, shows the style that one day may lead W ,a professlf career. Darlansb a resident, was ten off at Cad- e aacrving range, whl could soon be the amusement focSd of OshWa. Ho w well1 do you ko.wWhitby 'VAIitby reoidents are being 'given a chance to test their historical knowledge of the area and have some fun at the same time. The Whitby Tourist Information Centre has lssued a challenge to local folks with a 25 question trivia test. The trivia contest, whlch lasts untîl August 13, at 5 p.m., le open to anyone, with Ihe exception of empioyees of the Town of Whitby and members 0f the Historical. Society and their immediate familles. Copies of the test are avallable at Whitbv Here are the questions you're Up against ln the contest. WHO? 1)..was the first settier In Whitby? 2)..was Whitby's mayor durlng Whtbys Centenniai year? 3)..was the f irst mayor of Whltbiy? 4)..was the f Iret winner of the Peter Perry award? 5)... settied ln 1804 at Lynde Creek on Kingston Road? WHAT? 1)was Whltby's original name? 2).Institution In Whitby was mentloned ln1 Margaret At- 2)..was Gerrle's block? 3).ls the oldest church In Whitby? 4)..are Perry's corners? 5).was the stone from the Abbey ln Whitby, England placed ln Wtiltby, Ontario? WHEN? 1)..was Whltby incorporated? 2)..dld Peter Perry arrive In Whitby? 3)... was the Whltby Tourist information Centre officialiy opened (exact date required)? 4)..was Lynde house bulît? 5)...was Whltby's fîrst twinning with Longueuli, Quebec? « -----wouu a ourtacing rWHY? Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, Iroquois 3) .l the population of Whîtby? 1 .. le the year 1980 éignificant to Whitby? Park Complex.and Lynde House. 4)..race was run ln WhItby on May 24, 1870? 2)..has Whiltby chosen the Marlgold as Its townfilower? Teste must be brought ln or maiied to Whltby 5)..was the name of the main hotel In Ashburn? 3)... dd the government grant to Whitby 9,000 pounds 1n 1837? Tourist Information Centre at 90Q Brook Street WHERE? 4)..was Doctor James Hunter arrested ln 1837? South, Whltby Li N 4L6. 1)..was the f 1Irot Whltby horse show? 5)..was Lynde house Important to the War of 1812? .mým -s - - - -w- -