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Port Perry Star, 10 Aug 1999, p. 10

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10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 10, 1999 "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" CNIB Durham seeks volunteers The Canadian National Institute for the Blind in Durham Region is seeking volunteers to assist people in their home who are visually impaired or blind. Volunteers would be asked to assist with shopping, driving, or walking with clients. Other volunteer opportu- nities exist such as fundraising, instruction, and committees. A volunteer orienta- tion is being planned for Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 1:30 p.m. For further informa- tion, call 436-7732. Grant buys fencing Volunteers were called upon to pitch in once more Saturday, when more improvements were made to Ianson Park in Greenbank. The crew spent the morning installing some 150 feet of fence in the ball diamond outfield, the latest in a series of improvements undertak- en by the Greenbank hall and park board. The latest effort was made possible by a grant from the Molson brewery company, which dispens- es funds under its Local Heroes program. The successful application was made by Larry Doble. "(Molson) sent us a cheque for $2,000, and Local volunteers supply the labour Saturday that basically covered the materials," said Mr. Doble Saturday morning. It was up to the com- munity to supply the labour, something that didn't prove to be a prob- lem, said Mr. Doble. "I think it's a great thing when you get peo- ple in the community focusing on a project," he said. "It may seem old- fashioned, but it works. "This park is a focal point of the community." Support from the com- munity and groups such as the Greenbank Lions Club has allowed for a number of improvements over the past few years. Other fencing 'has been installed, as was a signif- icant amount of fill in the outfield. And the creation of a roofed shelter at the park was a major under taking. The money granted by Molson was deposited in an account overseen by the township, and with- drawals were made to cover expenses, said Mr. Doble. In addition to funding and t-shirts, the brewery Z & JEFF MITCHELL/PORT PERRY STAR for lanson Park 2 { About two dozen volunteers came out Saturday morning to help with the installation of fencing in the outfield at lanson Park in Greenbank. Molson also provided some cold suds for the volunteers If this is all you need, then this is all we'll suggest. At Goodwrench, we can't guarantee every vehicle will pass its emissions test, A but we can guarantee we'll only recommend fixing what really needs fixing. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE for a Goodwrench Drive Clean Facility near you. Goodwrench PONTIAC CHEVROLET BUIC Caaittac GMC Oldsmobile * An official mark of the Province of Ontano used with permission [isl Bi ® 80 Water St., *Free Delivery in a Limited Area Port Perry Bk 985-8448 iy + a 3 SE, ae * Av hes. Tdb\ A' 4 | ¢ a a #4 a " Find us fast in the IIT ho Wg Yellow Pages when their work was fin- ished. BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 13-15 FOR HOUSE LEAGUE HOCKEY AT BLACKSTOCK ARENA, SATURDAYS ONLY. REFEREED 4 ON 4 GAMES AND PRACTISES. CONTACT 2Y6 KAMINSKI FOR MORE INFORMATION 905-986-0448 Pas id Blackstock Rec Hall, Arena & Old Town Hall FOR RENT Start thinking Hockey! The ice will soon be in. Our pad is available for $25.00 per hour for your sporting events. Our No-Smoking, air conditioned, completely serviced Rec Hall is available for weddings and other special events. The Old Town Hall is perfect for your small gatherings. To book the Halls call Wilma Van Camp at: 986-4927 Order "Deluxe" Deluxe Pizza features: 4 Pepperoni, Bacon, Onions, u Mushrooms, Green & Red Sweet Peppers or 5 toppings of 20 pc. Bigfoot® \ your choicel Breweries put up $2,000 for the materials. DENTAL CENTRE * Dr. J. Cottrell Dr. J. Hardy ° Dr. L. Gideon * Dr. C. Banfield Dr. L. Poranganel ¢ Dr. H. Dewar * Dr. T. King (Orthodontist) © Dr. T. McIntyre (Periodontist --Today's Smiile..: Time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters Evening & Saturday Appointments Available Please Call 985-8451 Visit our website: www.illuvmydentist.com 14 pc. Bigfoot® Junior $13.99 Large 16pc. Square Pizza A with | item, 1b. of Wings & 1/2 Ib. Potato ¥ Wedges $16.99 28 pc. Bigfoot® Giant $21.99

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