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he Mine dg wv SE 10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 23, 1993 " "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice. oh mera ts. 2a ln all to 2 Co i im eo ea Bb Port Perry Star Forty Durham Region resi- dents, coming from all walks of life, were recipients of medals and certificates at a ceremony held in Oshawa Friday night. Among those being honored were 10 residents of Scugog Township who each received a Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation. In a letter to the recipients from His Excellency The Right Honorable Ramon John Hnatyshyn, he cited "those being awarded have made a significant contribution to their community, or to their fellow Canadians. This decoration is a reminder of the values of ser- vice, individual respect and community effort on which ~ Canada was built and on which its quality of life will always depend." Speaking to a crowd of about - 300 who gathered for the cere- mony, Durham M.P. Ross Stevenson said he was honored to be sharing the occasion with the recipients who he felt truly represented those admired, cherished in the world around us. "The people we are honoring tonight are most certainly the cream of the crop from our communities," he concluded. As the medals were handed out by M.P. Stevenson, Durham College administrator Gary Polonsky read out brief cita- tions about each of the recipients. Those receiving the honor from Scugog Township were: Dr. Matthew B. Dymond, Kent Farndale, Grace Hastings, J. Peter Hvidsten, Joyce Kelly, Pleasevecycle this newspaper | Dr. Tom Millar, Gary Roncetti, Mary June Smith, Jean Van- Camp and Merrill VanCamp. Following each presentation, photos were taken of the recipi- ent along with the M.P. and two RCMP officers. Concluding the ceremonies, Durham Region's first Chairman, Walter Beath thanked everyone for coming and praised Ross Stevenson and his staff for their efforts in organizing the ceremony. Mr. Beath said he was sure many more residents through- out the Region were equally deserving of recognition and. that he was deeply honored to have been chosen at this time. "I believe we all worked, not for recognition, but because we love and care about our coun- try and communities and do whatever possible to make them a better place to live," he said. A reception followed for the recipients, their families and friends. Ten Scugog Township residents. received Commemorative Medals for making ~ Residents receive Commemorative Medals , J. Peter Hvidsten significant contributions to their community at a special ceremony last Friday evening in Oshawa. Medals and certificates were presented to 40 residents from Durham Region to mark the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation. Two members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are pictured here with the Scugog recipients, from back left, Dr. Tom Millar, Durham M.P. Ross Stevenson, J. Peter Hvidsten, Joyce Kelly, Gary Roncetti. Front left, Jean VanCamp, Grace Hastings, Mary June Smith, Dr. Matthew B. Dymond, Kent Farndale, Scugog Mayor Howard Hall who attended the ceremony, and Merrill VanCamp. Kidney Foundation volunteers will be canvassing in March Port Perry/Blackstock has of- ficially proclaimed March as Kidney Month. Throughout the month, Kidney Foundation vol- unteers will be knocking on doors to help raise money to support research into kidney disease, patient services and public education programs. This year's goal for Durham Region is $60,000. The Toronto & District Chapter's overall campaign goal is $465,000. "We are hopeful that al- though many residents may be feeling the effects of these tough economic times, they will recog- nize the importance of the foun- dation's mission and will make a donation when a canvasser comes calling," states John BROKEN WINDSHIELD? Z 1 5 ORT PERRY auto glass & trim id, | =n ! 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Through fundraising cam- paigns, like the annual rch fundraising drive, the founda- tion is able to achieve this mis- sion. EXPIRES FEBRUARY 27/93 l | l I l l l l | | | | l | l l I Le © C7 \PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR During the 19 years since the formation of the Region of Durham, only two men have held the position of Chairman. Both were awarded 125th Anniversary Commemorative Medals last Friday evening by Durham M.P. Ross Stevenson. Seen here congratulating each other are Walter Beath, right, who was the first person to serve as Regional Chairman after if was formed and Gary Herrema who has held down the post sirice Mr. Beath retired in 1980. Both men we awarded the honor for dedicated public service. Antiques ¢& Collectibles Lakeside Treasures Caesarea by appointment or chance Specializing in quality Victorian china & glass, small furniture, decoys, toys, etc. Follow red arrows. We Buy & Sell. 986-5427 David Murphy Excludes Twins, No Double Toppings. Expires Feb. 28/93