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Former resident, George Cope to receive ‘Order of Canada’ Former Port Perry High School graduate, George Cope, has been named as an appointee to the Order of Canada by Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. Mr. Cope is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of BCE and Bell Canada, the country’s largest communications compan\ The Order of Canada is on established in 1967, during C: achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Trophies, Awards, Corporate Promotions pola * Graphic Design Engraving * Screen Printing Pineridge Impress 905-985-2839 135 North Port Road, Port Pe! www pineridgeimpress.ca Your Name is Our Business e of the highest civilian honours. The award was ‘anada’s centennial year, to recognize outstanding Mr. Cope is being recognized for his leader- ship in corporate social responsibility, particu- Jarly i in the area of mental health, and for his try. He, along with 94 other Canadians, will be presented their insignia later this year at a date yet to be determined. His career at PPHS was marked with many highlights including being the start- ing centre of the PPHS Senior Boys’ basketball team on its journey to the All Ontario Championships. George was also President of the Student Council and won the ‘Most Outstanding Athlete’ of the year award in his final year at the local high school. He is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario. George's parents, Lang and Daisy Cope, moved to Port Perry in 1975 and opened Daisy’s Fabrics in the rear of Luke’s Country Store. They operated their business for 20 years before retiring and moving to Whitby. George Cope THE WORKS + “Educating” continued from page 4 school make the most of opportunities to enjoy the winter. There is a rink at the school, so the kids can Only y P- poi inspection of your Ford, done by a Ford-trained play hockey for gym class. Snowshoeing is another fun- filled pastime. They ice skate on the school pond in the Ford Approved Service Every 8000kms or 6 months Premium Oil and Filter Change — winter and enjoy swimming in the summer. It's ideal for Nicole, who grew up with her parents Ron and Nancy Compton and her brother Brook, at their rural home near Utica. “I spent most of my child- hood exploring the woods," Nicole fondly recalls. “I Battery Health Test and Report Get piece of mind that love nature and the outdoot Visual Brake Inspection your vehicle is riding the It was also a great adventure for Nicole and Brook to Top Up All Fluids road properly by adding camp their way back home across the country during Muliti- it Card No Charge Local Shuttle Service ONLY $89. 95°: cried pinout will take a recent summer break. And she really enjoys it when folks from here come to see her at her B.C. home. Nicole “misses her family and friends”, but has a wonderful time visiting when she is home during her school holidays, including Christmas break, 2014. Audit to “The Works”. if your ‘*Applies to single rear wheel gas vehicles or 1565 Hwy. 7A, Port www.taylorfordsa $20 off the Alignment cost TAYLOR FORD 905-985-3655 (Beside Walmart) les.com Monday-Friday: 8 - 6; Saturday: 8 - 4 As for that teaching position for her Grade 4 class, which she accepted two years ago, she simply says, “I love it.” While Scugog will always be near to her heart, at 29, she now owns her own house in Fort St. John, so she won't be moving back soon. But deep down, Scugog will always be home. nly Perry By Lynn Campbell Focus on Scugog 6 FOCUS - FEBRUARY 2015