April 23, 2009 16:04 Midland is going to get scavenged next weekend.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe will be hosting “The Amazing Rally,†a scavenger-type hunt based on one of television’s most popular reality shows. Up to 120 participants will tour the area May 2, participating in mental, physical and silly tasks at 14 checkpoints around town. Upon completing each task, rally racers will receive an envelope with a clue to get to the next checkpoint. France St. Amour, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe, said time will be a factor, but the goal is to be safe and to have a lot of fun. Therefore, anyone who finishes in less than four hours will lose points. “I wish I could participate,†she said. “It bugs me I am creating the thing with other people, because it’s going to be fantastic. It’s going to be an awesome, awesome day.†The race will be followed by a dinner and dance at Café St. Marie. The winners will receive prizes, including the grand prize of a weekend for two at The Inn at Christie’s Mill. The event, St. Amour noted, will help raise money for the organization’s mentoring program. “We’re hoping to raise $10,000 from the (inaugural) event,†she said, adding she anticipates the rally will become an annual affair. “It’s for charity, but it’s also going to be a blast. It’s going to be a fun day (and) it’s helping the children in our community.†The race will begin at General Mills (111 Pillsbury Dr., Midland) at 11 a.m., with the last racer expected to cross the finish line around 5 p.m. The cost is $100 for a team of two. For more information, call 526-5051 or visit . ‘Satisfaction with the County of Simcoe as a place to live is very high.’
Ontario Boating League made first rescue on April 22, 1989.