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FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2001 - 7 "WEEKEND STAR" Scugog Chamber has new executive To the Editor: The Scugog Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new executive and board of directors for the 2001 season. We have a very dynam- ic group of people who are dedicated to looking at new ways to expand the activities and programs of the chamber to better support the Scugog busi- ness community and fulfill our goals and objectives. President - JoAnne Cerovich, Moon Graphics Design Group; past-presi- dent - Les Gower, Wateitowne Bottling Company/Strategic Management & Consulting Services; Ist vice-presi- dent - Fred Haines, Signworks; 2nd vice-presi- dent - Derek Grant, Preferred Auto Body & Collision; Treasurer - Stephen Gray, CMA, Acronym Capital Inc; Secretary - Marg Shepherd, Port Perry This Week; director - Jacqueline Bynon, Pic 2 TV; director - Ray Northey, Re/Max Scugog Realty; director - Yvonne Pepper, Independent Member; director - Ginni Todd, Port Perry Star. Thank you and congrat- ulations to our outgoing president, Les Gower for his tireless efforts over the past two years. His enthu- siastic involvement in our many networking events held throughout the year, including the monthly Breakfast = Networking Meetings and the annual general meeting and Business Recognition Awards Dinner, was a big contribution to their suc- cess. Les led us through a particularly busy year in 2000, which culminated with both a municipal and a federal election. We look forward to his continued involvement on the board this year. Thank you also to our outgoing directors: Jayson Callan, Peter Crawford, Jennine Huffman and Don MacLeod. Our efforts this year will focus on improving what we have done well in the past, but also to look at new ways to expand the activities and programs of the chamber to better support the Scugog busi- ness community and fulfill: our goals and objectives. We look forward to serving as the voice of business in our community. JoAnne Cerovich, President, Scugog Chamber of Commerce LETTERS Wonder what led to dump decision? To the Editor: We do indeed seem to live in a "wonder" world. After the decision to spend hundreds of thousands to recently refurbish the Blackstock landfill site, it's apparently slated for closure. If this is an example of the best we can expect from our representatives, we do indeed live in a "wonder" world. Wonder if all decisions of this magnitude are apparent- Wonder how badly we need the works, planning building or ice pad. department and consultants to provide this kind of guid- ance and management expertise. Wonder how far the money spent (spelled wasted) on this project would have gone towards a new municipal I guess we'll have to just keep on "wondering" until the ly being made without a whimper at the regional council. Wonder if the governing philosophy is that as soon as something is paid for it doesn't matter anymore, as it's written off anyway. tax bills arrive - then we'll not have to "wonder" anymore. Rolly Coy, Blackstock Pickering grads to gather for June reunion To the Editor: What does Neil Young have in common with 10,865 other people? The same thing that Father Goose Bill Lishman, Ontario Human Rights Commissioner Keith Norton, goalie Glenn Healy, World Champion Diver Beverley Boyes, Sloan Professor at MIT Mayor Doug Moffatt, TV's Ted Curl, and radio's Marlane Oliver: they all attended Pickering High School. And they will be getting together along with all their old friends and teachers to celebrate Pickering High School's 50th anniversary. For three fun-filled days, June 8, 9 ers will enjoy a pub night, a golf tournament, a.foot- ball game (a little more gentle than the original days ef the super winning Trojans), decade rooms and a barbecue lunch at the school, plus a gala din- ner and dance featuring Little Caesar and the Consuls. ' Legendary tales will be Elinor Westney, Scugog and 10 students and teach- told of the time a weigh Council made right move on Reid's centre To the Editor: | agree 100 per cent with councillors being concerned about Reid's Garden Center and garbage littered around town. But I don't understand how they dis- miss the sight of the old Dairy Bar/Pizza Delight, on Water Street. Not only has it been an eye sore for two years now, but also unsafe for children playing in the rubble. Vivian Canning, Prince Albert CORRECTION A typographical error appeared in a letter in Tuesday 's edition of the Port Perry Star. Don Trunks' letter on the cut- ting of trees should have read: "This clear cutting of planted mature pine trees is as out of place as a TD Centre in downtown Port Perry." The Star regrets the error. station on Church Street mysteriously disappeared (with a gang), or the fabled painting of the whole school ... Pink. Or the little football team from Pickering who blew the doors off all the big time Ontario goliath football teams. Who can forget the enterprising student who made a wooden gun in shop and decided to make a quick withdrawal at the local bank ... but then, per- haps we'll pass on that one. If you are a former stu- dent of Pickering High School, come join the party June 8, 9 and 10 and tell your friends. A limited number of tickets are available for the gala din- ner, so book now. Telephone the school at 905-683-4761 or check the website: www.picker- inghighschool.com. Bill Parish, Ajax Registration for the Mother's Day Workshop at Brooklin Branch Library has come and gone but you can call the library at 655-3191 for any possible avail- able spaces. The younger set will be making a "frog- gie" pair of gardening gloves just in time for mom's special day on Saturday, May 12. This Saturday's matinee performance will be "The Chipmunk Adventure," star- ring none other than those three adorable trouble makers Alvin, Theodore and Simon. No charge but call ahead for a reserved space for your kids age five and up. Legion Stuff Brooklin Branch 152 is holding its elec- tion of officers on Sunday, May 6 at the legion hall starting at 1:30 p.m. All mem- bers are asked to attend. The patio will be open following the meeting. Lacrosse Brooklin Merchants are off and running for another season, winning their first two games. Last Saturday they beat Owen Sound 15-11 and on Sunday. they over- whelmed Six Nations by more than dou- bling them 13-6. You know the tribe is going to be out BROOKLIN PROFILE - BY ROXANNE REVELER Youngsters can make Mother's Day crafts at library for revenge this Saturday night, May 5 when they come to Luther Vipond Memorial Arena to take on the home town Merchants. Admission is only $5 and kids under 12 are free with a paying adult. Game time is 7 p.m. Golf Tourney The 2001 Junior Invitational Golf Tournament sponsored by the Optimist Club of Brooklin is taking applications from area girls and guys. There are four divisions from ages 10 to 18. There will be a District Qualifying Tourney on June 28 at Hillsburg, ON, with winners advancing to the International Championship in July at the PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. I've been there and it's fantastic kids, worth competing for. The registration fee is only $5 per entrant so call now for more information at 576-1198, or drop by the Masonic Hall any afternoon during the drop in time for applications. More Optimist Stuff This great organization has lots of activities going on and planned for the village's younger set. Here's some, "Outdoors Club" Monday, April 30 - 6 to 7:30 p.m. for gals and guys interested in hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing and nature. More on that later. "Tennis Club" at the Brooklin Courts behind the arena every Wednesday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Again it's co-ed. We'll have more about upcoming clinic and tournaments. The "Scholarship Club" meets on Monday, May 14 at Brooklin United Church from 6 to 7 p.m. Show up and find out how you can earn your own scholar- ship worth more than $3,640 by the time you graduate from high school. This is for guys and gals in Grade 5. The "Collectors Club" meets Monday, June 11 for the first time with a show and tell evening at Brooklin United from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Bring whatever you like to colleet be it sports cards, coins, sea shells, or rocks. There's also co-ed basketball Thursdays in the Winchester P.S. Gym from 8:15 to 10 p.m. Coaches are needed here if you can help out. As a matter of fact the optimists could use volunteer helpers for all their undertakings. A Special Gift Brooklin Village Church will be pre- senting "A Gift to You" this Saturday, May 5. Held in the gym of Winchester PS. on Watford St. starting at 6:30 p.m., the evening will feature a choir of 50 local kids ages four to 12 in a variety of songs and other talents. The same program will be performed the next day, May 6 during the church's morning 10:30 a.m. service. Admission is free so plan to attend. Shorts Friday, May 4, there's the Optimist Teen Dance at Brooklin United Church. Call 666-8574 for information. Bring along your favourite CDs. Brooklin Horticultural Society plant auction is slated for Saturday, May 12 in Grass Park starting at 10 a.m. Call 623- 4765 for information. Group '74 will host its Victorian Tea at Brooklin United on May 12 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. History and fun. Number here for - information is 655-7850. Hmm.... What's happening to spring? A week ago it was long johns and today as I type, it's shorts and tank tops. My daffodils just opened and now they're frying. But don't get me wrong, | refuse to complain about the nice weather or heat all summer long no matter how hot it gets. I'll just think of the winter of the millennium and that will cool me down. 0 El tl tk tt EC Ce el el A Lt a 3 Js 0 ny