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Group heading for Ortona Continued from page 20 During this organizational stage, Dave will be visiting schools across the country (Manitoba, Alberta, PEI, Newfoundland). It takes two years to plan each trip and this time entails meetings with Vatican officials. “What makes this happen isn’t me; it’s about the kids,” says. For Ortona, 6,000 students will each be matched with a Cana- dian soldier that died. Each student will trace three handprints across a fabric square. They will personalize the centre one with their own names and artwork. The left one will be filled in by stu- dents with information researched about a Canadian fallen soldier (at Ortona). Then the right print will be personalized by a Cana- dian soldier stationed in Afghanistan. These squares will be assembled around the Peace Tower flag (at centre square) and the giant quilt will be paraded during the Ortona ceremonies. The quilt will then return to hang in the Cana- Members of Port Perry Council for the year 1967. Front left, Bruce dian War Museum. BCSre TR Oevolu. obec? Lining, DOMd Becton eck ellos, Details about the trip are available at the Grenadier in Port clerk, and councillor Phil Orde. . i i Perry. If adults are interested in accompanying the students, they THE YEAR WAS 1967 will be treated to an additional vineyard tour as well as a Tuscan cooking class. vx FEBRUARY - Local residents turned out in hundreds “We very gratifying to see parents sit with their kids and re- to welcome Port Perry skating stars Anna Forder and search history that they were never taught back then,” explains Richard Stephens on their return from the Canadian ave. Senior Skating Championships where they placed third. “And because the kids do so much of the work, my life has re- Also welcomed was David Porter, who won third place in ally been what Forrest Gump called ‘a box of chocolates’. the Canadian Novice Dance Championship with partner Every day is new and different.” Janet D’Altroy. By Barbara Hunt ve APRIL - By a majority of only one vote, residents of Scugog Township approved the sale of liquor under a dining room licence. The licence allows for the consump- 9 ; tion of liquor with meals on a licensed premise. B : @ Beta Sigma Phi - . oo. ik MAY - The historic old grandstand at the Port Per- An Intemational Women's Omjanization ty Fair Grounds was completely destroyed by fire. The cause was suspected to have been kids playing with whit Perry andl Uxbridge Chapters firecrackers, Beta Sigma Phi invite all former members vx JULY - Debbie Griffen (now Jones) was chosen Cen- to join us at our Fall Social to be held at tennial Queen during Port Perry's Centennial celebra- . Ocala Orchards Winery tions held on July 1, and construction got underway on ‘Thursday. November 7:30 p.m. the new road between Manchester and the Oshawa F , Soe oh Road. ‘or more informa’ ase vx SEPTEMBER - Emmerson Insurance Agency Lim- Linda Parry: 905+ ited celebrated 50 years of business in Bor Perry. ‘Are you a woman tooking for new friends and fun things to do? ve OCTOBER - Former Lt. Gov. J. Keiler Mackay and Call Linda at 905-985-8602 and find out about Beta Sigma Phi. his wife were patrons of the Centennial Ball held by Port Perry Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Four hundred and fifty persons attended raising $1,100.00 for the hospital. vx NOVEMBER - Construction of a new plant for Fla- mingo Pastries Limited was started on Old Simcoe Rd. by Ken Jackson. When completed the plant is expected to employ 75 to 100 persons. ve DECEMBER - All members of Scugog Island Town- ship council were returned in the December election. Reeve Victor Aldred and Deputy-Reeve Joe Dowson by acclamation and the councillors Mrs. June Crozier, Glen Demara, and Mrs. Grace Love by election. ve DECEMBER - In Cartwright Twp. Reeve Merrill Van Camp was defeated by Lawrence Malcolm in a two-way election. Councillors elected were Vernon Asselstine, Gordon Gettins and Osmond Wright. GOURDS Anew shipment has arrived! Great for artists & crafters! Also a good selection of BIRDHOUSES FEEDERS * PLANTERS Great Selection - Great Prices Drop by for a visit BIRDHOUSE WILLY 15173 Simcoe St. Port Peny 905-985-7239 Birdhouse willy website: www.focusonscugog.com FOCUS - OCTOBER 2007 21