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® es some of the many residents and groups who have helped made a difference in Scugog Township Bert Hutcheson A photo of this volunteer on a ladder scraping paint at the Curling Club brought back memories of Bert’s “unsung” volunteer- ism in the community of Seagrave. Bert served on the Seagrave Parks Board for many years and he was a member of the committee that oversaw the building of the Fieldhouse. He was also a long-time ball coach and is an ac- tive volunteer of everything happening in the Seagrave community as well as the Port Perry Curling Club. That photo of Bert on the ladder really brings home the nature of volunteerism in Scugog - it’s a hands-on job for the most part. Greenbank United Church Committee On the Friday of the long weekend in Au- gust the place to be for the last 31 years is the Greenbank Church BBQ. What started out as a small fundraiser has grown into the largest civic picnic we have in Scugog. In trying to decide who should receive the award it was try and name all those “unsung” volunteers who give the community this great evening | will simply recognize the founders. Firstly, Raymond Kerry who passed away in 2007 came up with the original idea even though many said it couldn’t be done — he must have been so proud of that last picnic - what a crowd. As well credit should go to Glen Till who designed the spits that are used to bar- becue the beef and he keeps them running smoothly each year. To those in our commu- nity who have not attended this is a “must do” and to the folks of Greenbank well-done — we love your annual party. Perry MoJacks 2007-08 is the 35th Anniversary of our lo- cal Junior “C” Hockey Club. MoJacks hockey las seen many highs (All-Ontario Finalists in 1987-88) and lows over their three decades but one thing is for sure - they always supply a good game on Sunday nights at the arena. The volunteer board led this year by president Butch Simms is to be commended for their time and dedication to supplying an outlet for youth primarily from all of Durham to play hockey at a very competitive level. MoJacks players have also been seen as role models for many of our minor league players. Go out and see a game this year, buy a 50-50 ticket and be sure and let the executive know we appreciate their work. website: www.focusonscugog.com FOCUS. JAN.07.92pgsindd 27 Port Perry Hospital Auxiliary In March of this past year, the Hospital Auxiliary committed to raise $250,000 for the capital campaign for a new endoscopy suite and this donation really brought to light the tremendous work of this dedicated group of volunteers. They have been organized in our community since the 1950’s and have clearly become an important part of our health care system. Those ladies in the coral jackets can be seen selling tags on our streets, working at the hospital gift shop, delivering books to patients and visiting and offering a kind word to those who need it most. Over the past 50 years this community has been the recipient of their caring volunteerism. Thanks to both past and present Auxiliary members and good luck in meeting your fundraising goals. Recognizing a youth within our Honour Roll was a goal that was recently presented to the Mayor’s Youth Council and their advice on who it should be was greatly appreciated. Many nominations were forthcoming but this year the acknowledgement of the dedica- tion shown by Amanda Evans who is helping others deal with hearing impairment is being recognized. Amanda is a Grade 6 student at Epsom Public School and has not only given workshops for students and parents and the Durham District Schoo! Board but also cre- ated a video that is widely shown. Amanda could just sit back and internalize the chal- lenges she faces but has chosen to be that spokesperson for the hearing impaired and to do so at such a young age is commendable. With such a young person taking the lead we all need “to listen.” Dennis & Karen Yellowlees The growth of soccer in the Cartwright area can be directly attributed to the dedi- cation of this well-known couple. Over 200 children now have access to a well-run pro- gram in Nestleton on most nights of the week and although they would be the first to ac- knowledge the hard work of many, there is no doubt that Karen & Dennis are instrumental in the success. Both of these recipients are also involved in many other aspects of the community including their church in Nestle- ton, the Blackstock Agricultural Society, the Blackstock Fair, the Nestleton Hall Board, the Farmer’s Market in Cartwright as well as the Federation of Agriculture and Karen also vol- unteers for the GTA Agricultural Committee. I'm sure that if you have attended events in the farming community of Scugog, you have met the Yellowlees but it is their commitment to Youth Soccer that is being recognized. ove When it comes to gardening in Scugog, everyone knows Shirley. As former president of the Pine Ridge Garden Club, a member of the Club’s Board of Directors for over 26 years and one of the chief organizers of the Spring Garden Show, Shirley certainly puts her heart and soul into the beautification of Scugog. When the Cartwright Peace Park Project was undertaken in 1992, Shirley came to the Town- ship’s assistance in helping with funding and the eventual design and each year she helps. with the planting of the Nestleton Hall and the Port Perry Hospital gardens. As well this year, many would have recognized Shirley on the “Harley” as a fundraiser in the “Ride for Dad” to raise funds and awareness for the fight against prostate cancer. Shirley also is the garden columnist for a local paper and can be found expounding on the virtues of gardening all year long. It’s Scugog at its blooming best with volunteers like Shirley. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4419 Colour Pa: Over the course of any year and especially on November 11th, you will see this mix of veterans, volunteers and Legion members marching forward the colours. They not only take part in Remembrance Day at the Port Perry cenotaph but also in services at West- shore Village, the Library, the Nursing Home, the cenotaph in Blackstock, funerals of Vet- erans as well as at services in and around Ontario. This year they were especially busy as various events were held to “Support Our Troops” including our Canada Day festivities — every time they were asked, they were there. Included are 2007 members: Jim Smitherman (Sgt-At-Arms), Larry Kendall, Tony Foggetti, Geoff Taylor, Doug Franks, Ken Call, Harry Morris, Scott Boyd, Doug Day and Steve Groves. Thank you for continuing to present our Armed Forces’ colours when called upon and for your support of this time-honoured tradition. We will remember. FOCUS - JANUARY 2008 27 ‘ere07 9:27 an |