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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, JULY 5, 2000 PAGE 7 rnru/A Courtice teen honoured for volunteer work CANADIAN STATESMAN JULY 5. 2000 Enniskillen news with Betty Wrigh Congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stainton on celebrating celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary June 24. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bortolazzo (nee Melynda Bulgin) who were married on Saturday, Saturday, July I. The marriage look place at the chapel and reception at Camp Samac in Oshaxva. The Tyrone and Enniskillen United United churches' Ministry and Personnel Personnel Committee helps to make sure that Rev. Norm Scli' and secretary Chris Jacobs are happy in their jobs. The committee is also here to make sure that you are happy as members of the congregations. You can call any member of the committee at any time with any questions, concerns or suggestions. suggestions. Everything that is said will remain confidential. Enniskillen members members of the committee are Karen Welds (263-4079), Dolores Chambers Chambers (263-2473) and Brian McGill (263-8036). In Tyrone, members are Pat Drysdalc (623-8668) and Gerry Butterfield (263-2744). Take a Break, which runs Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Enniskillen Enniskillen Church, will resume meeting in September. As summer approaches, contributions contributions tend to sag at church. It can be a stretch to make ends meet in the summer. summer. It would be appreciated if you could make an extra effort to help your church get through the leaner summer months. The 127th Worry Family Picnic (the first Worry picnic of the new millennium) millennium) will be held on Sunday, July 16 at the Blackstock Recreation Centre. Centre. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. and pot luck meal will be at 1 p.m. Enjoy the greatest potluck meal in town and then lake part in the third annual Werry Family Crokinole Tournament under the beautiful shade trees in the park. Don't forget to take your own plates, cups and silverware to the picnic. picnic. For more information, call Ralph Werry at 263-2383. Around Solina th Harvey Yellowlees "Do not wish to be anything but what you are and try to be that perfectly" perfectly" Fred and Bernice Watson were the greeters at Eldad United Church on Sunday. Marion Luke was the lay reader. It was the first combined service service and the Hampton people were welcomed. July 9 services will be at Eldad at 10 a.m. and July 16, 23 and 30 will be at Hampton. Cindy Ashton and Allison Fitzgerald sang a beautiful beautiful duel, 'In the Garden.' Reverend Stiles message was 'Dare to Dream.' A report was given from the annual meeting of the Bay of Quinte Conference Conference held in Kingston. Anyone is welcome on any Sunday. In spoils, the Nailers men's lob ball team lost to Courtice Sunday night. The Combines team won against the Enniskillen Pine Ridge team. Dave McGregor's Solina Girls' Softball team won over the Courtice Kinsmen team. There were 15 tables of players at Hampton Wednesday night. High scores went to Edna Manns, Vivian Barrett, Charles Langmaid, Shirley Bubar and Chester Madsen. Special score was attained by Ann English. Low went to Fred Watson. Skunks were dealt with, by Don Cochrane and Doreen McLean. Lucky draws were won by Joanne Julien, Alice Beech, Marjory Davies, June Trcwin and Chester Madsen. Newcastle News with Hazel Crago At the June 27 Rose Show for Newcastle Horticultural Society, Carol Mostcrt was the judge. Congratulations Congratulations to Isabel Hart who earned the most points in the show and was presented with the Canadian Imperial Imperial Bank of Commerce gift. Margery Frecthy was runner-up with 19 points and Vicki Lcsnick came third with 17 points. Participating in the Junior Show were Isaac Murphy, Travis Murphy, Johan Murphy, Tina Murphy, Jole- na Allin, Kandra Allin, Gerald Allin, Sarah Jansma and Jared Murphy. Congratulations, all! President Ann Best gave a report on the OHA Convention in Guelph. Newcastle Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre has opened up at 85 King St. W. in Newcastle. We welcome welcome clinic owner Sharon Gibson to our village. Sympathy is extended to relatives and friends of Bud Elliott whose funeral funeral took place on Monday, June 26. Frank Waterbury passed away on Thursday, June 29. Sympathy is extended extended to family and friends. WALTER PASSARELLA/Statesman photo COURTICE - Teacher Jan Sojczynski congratulates Amherlee Dobbs, who received her Learning and Life Skills diploma at Courtice Secondary Secondary School, overcoming disabilities to realize her goal. Courtice student realizes a special achievement COURTICE - A large group gathered gathered when Amherlee Dobbs received her diploma at Courtice Secondary School in June. The 21-year-old Courtice resident's parents, caregivers, grandparents, classmates and church pastor looked on as the student received her Learning and Life Skills diploma, marking the end of her high school career. Ms, Dobbs is non-verbal, uses a wheelchair and faces slight mental challenges, But that doesn't stop the student from communicating, says one of her teachers. "She's non-verbal, but she vocalizes," vocalizes," says Jan Sojczynski, who has worked with the student since 1996. "She expresses joy with a big smile, often with a big laugh. Smiles are contagious, contagious, That's a good thing with Amber," Her primary caregiver, Lois Hol'tyz- er, says she thinks Ms, Dobbs sets a fine example for anyone facing a struggle. struggle. "She can't do too much by herself," herself," says Ms, Hol'tyzer, saying Ms, Dobbs' accomplishment of completing high school should provide "insight to people on how lucky they are," COURTICE - Sarah Cate- rina is a young woman who has risen above the challenges life's thrown at her to help others. The 15-year-old, who has cystic fibrosis, doesn't let the disease stop her from working tirelessly for the Cystic Fibrosis Fibrosis Foundation. That work was honoured recently when Sarah was chosen as one of only 80 participants from across Canada to take part in the Millennium Dreamers program at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The summit was sponsored by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), Walt Disney Co. and McDonalds. Sarah, and the other Canadian Canadian participants, joined 2,000 youths from 90 countries countries for the opportunity to share their stories and receive recognition for their achieve ments. Over the years Sarah has taken part in many public speaking engagements and fund-raising events which have helped create awareness and raise thousands of dollars toward a cure for the life- threatening disease, says the foundation's publicity manager, manager, Jo-Ann Thow. Sarah is currently both a member and the secretary of the Durham Chapter of the Canadian Cystic Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 1 + 1 Canadian Nuclear Commission canadienne Safety Commission de sûreté nucléaire Notice of Public Hearings Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announces public hearings on licensing actions for the following nuclear facilities: • Earth Sciences Extraction Company, Calgary, Alberta -- renewal of fuel facility operating licence. • Ontario Power Generation, Bowmanville, Ontario -- renewal of the operating licence for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. Presentations by applicants and CNSC staff on the above applications will be heard by the Commission on August 16, 2000. Written submissions from applicants and Commission staff are due on July 17, and will be available on request after that date. Written submissions and presentations from intervenors will be considered on November 9, 2000. Commission staff and licensee representatives will also be present. Requests to intervene before the Commission with respect to these licensing applications are due by October 10, 2000. Intervenors who prefer to appear before the Commission on August 16 must send their request to the Commission at the address below by July 17. The hearings on August 16 and November 9 are scheduled to be held at the CSNC's offices in Ottawa, at 280 Slater Street, 14th floor, beginning at 8:30 a.m. All submissions must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission at the following address: c/o Ms. Carmen Ellyson Commission Operations Officer Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 280 Slater St., P.O. Box 1046 Ottawa, Ontario K1P5S9 Tel.: (613) 996-2026 or 1-800-668-5284 Fax: (613) 995-5086 e-mail: interventions@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca CNSC hearings on licensing matters are open to the public and public comment is invited. Details on the public hearing process and licensing decisions are available on the CNSC website. On May 31, 2000, Canada's Nuclear Safety and Control Act came into force. Under the new legislation, the Atomic Energy Control Board became the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. The CNSC regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment and to respect Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy. . ... i Ji ;. / >i ii A. • . 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