WIUTBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1988, PAGE 21 Participants are wanted for association horse ride-a-thon The Durham Region Horseback Riding for the Handicapped Association is -once again seeki ng experienced iders with their own horses to participate in its lOth annual ride-a-thon. The 25-km trail ride will be held on Sept. 17 at Hoskin Stables in Blackstock. Trophies will be awarded to individuals with the highest earriings, ta the group or stable with the highest earnings, and ta, the first and second-place juniors with highest earnings. Lunch will be provided. The purpose of the rideathon is to raise funds to help cover the cost of riding lessons, special' equipment and insurance for the organization's disabled riders. For more information, registration and pledge sheets, contact Hosldn Stables at 986-5558 or Terry Goulet at 571-3122. Big Brother month kick-off KeELLY SMITH, 7, reacts as Alexander of the Whitby Library acts out the lyries of With emphasis Joanne during the library's outdoor fun day Public last week,. a.song Free Press photo Special ceremonies will be'held Sept. 1 ail across* Ontario, including Oshawa- Whitby, ta kick off Big Brothers Month. Taking part in the Oshawa-Whitby cereniony, sched- uled for 11:30 a.m. at 44 William St.-W. Oshawa, will be one of the local association's newest matches,. Little Brother Tim Nolan, 11, and Big Brother Guy Paparella, of the Durham Regional Policeforce. Big Brothers Month is held to create awareness of the program and recruit volunteers for the growing list of unmatched Little Brothers. Caîl 579-2551 for more information. OPE sui DAYS v M ira