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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1994 - 5 sR Co D> PORT PERI STAR J MMUNITY By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star Oliver's just four years old, but he's facing retirement -- and attempting to set an all- time record for Canadian competition. And he is, of course, a Rottweiler. Or maybe it should be The Rottweiler. Ollie, who's trained and handled by Irene and Mike Jackman of Scugog Island, has proven unbeatable on the Canadian dog show circuit in the past couple of seasons, and is on his way to a record- setting overall score for 1994, Mrs. Jackman said. "When Ollie does his thing in the ring, he's hard to deny," she said. "He's a phenomenal showman." The dogs amass points for each competitor they best during competitions. The record, set in 1984, is 5,919. Ollie came close to that record last year when he racked up 5,750 points. the "Rottie"" surpassed the 1984 mark, and still has months to go before the season culminates with a show in Toronto in December. . "We're hoping to go for 7,000 to 8,000 points for the year," said Mrs. Jackman, who shows the dogs on weekends on behalf of his Scarborough owner. The Rottweilers are judged on structure, movement, and, most particularly, temperament. They're looking for "good, nice dogs", said Mrs. Jackman. "The judges have come to recognize (Ollie) for the temperament he has." That personality is put to use during the week, when Ollie's owner takes him to extended care nursing homes, where he works as a therapy dog. Visits by dogs to homes for the elderly and infirm In mid-August this year Ollie's a champion in eyes of the judges Four-year-old 'Rottie' aims for Canadian record Irene Jackman of Scugog Island with Oliver, the Canadian Rottweller champion. have become more and more common as the practice has become known. "It's a nice break not only for the patients, but also the staff," said Mrs: Jackman. She added that Rottweilers playing such roles also goes a long way toward combatting the image of the dogs as vicious and unstable. Their image has become more tarnished with each news report of an attack, Mrs. Jackman admits, but says that kind of behavior is possible with any breed: "In a lot of cases you can't place the blame in any single area; it's not just the breeder, and it's not just the trainer. forward now to finishing the "There are some bad dogs." Mrs. Jackman looks season with Ollie -- they're on the road to shows across Ontario virtually every weekend -- and winding up with the big show in December at Toronto's SkyDome. "This dog has never been beaten at the Dome," she said proudly. And after that, Ollie retires from the show ring. But he'll continue to be used as a therapy dog and a breeder. Sept. 15 is deadline for applications to Kent Farndale Bursary program September 15 is the deadline for applications for the Kent Farndale Art Bursary. The bursary, open to any resi- dent of Scugog Township wish- ing assistance in pursing a spe- cific field of art, was established at the local library in honor of Kent Farndale, who for several years introduced Scugog resi- dents to a wide spectrum of art- ists. The fund is supported by donations from area residents. The artists' exhbition room at the library was renamed the "Kent Farndale Gallery" in the spring of 1992 and the bursary was announced at that time. "I am still very honored. It (the bursary) is a great thing in a small community like this," Mrs. Farndale said. Mrs. Farndale feels the bur- sary is very important as it en- courages residents to pursue their interest in the arts and if someone continues their stud- ies because of its support it has served its purpose. "They will in turn help our culture by the continuation of their studies," she said. The bursary is open to artists, and would-be artists in any area of the arts, from painters to fi- bre artists. Because Mrs. Farndale's in- terest in the arts covers a wide spectrum, she likes the idea the bursary is not focused on a cer- tain type of artist. "It covers a wide-open scope which covers the arts, period, whereas some bursaries are very limited," she added. United Way begins 1994 funding drive with $3.2M goal By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star The United Way is once again appealing to the community to give, as they launch a 1994 fundraising season aiming for a $3.2 million target. "Community is defined by people who have the ability to help those who are a little less fortunate," Bob Howard, campaign director for United Way of Oshawa Whitby Clarington, said last week. "There are very few people in this community who don't know someone who has been laid off, had their UI run out, or has used a food bank... We're counting on people who have a sense of decency, and a sense of compassion." It's estimated that 80,000 people in Durham Region are served by the 40 agencies that receive funding from the United Way, said Mr. Howard: "One in three in our community is in one way or ~ another touched by a United Way agency." Those agencies include everything from youth groups such as Boy Scouts to community living associations for the developmentally handicapped, the YMCA, Salvation Army, and the Red Cross. Many deal with individuals and families in crisis; their numbers have continued to rise, fuelled by economic hardship and substance abuse. The United Way's theme once again is providing people with a hand up rather than a hand-out, said Mr. Howard. He called that approach a "tangible investment", because providing people with the resources they need to be self- supporting will result in less of a drain on already-strained government social assistance programs. "The United Way is helping to solve that problem," said Mr. Howard. The United Way is holding a kick-off for the 1994 campaign next Thursday (Sept 15) at General W. Sikorski Veterans Hall, 1551 Stevenson Rd. N. in Oshawa. You can call 436-7377 for more information on attending. Last year marked the first time in four years the United Way met its fundraising campaign goal when it hit the $3.05 million target set for 1993. : The annual drive runs fro September to early December. Maurice Midgley General Delivery Nothing Too Small - Groceries - Pop - Ice - Anything! Fast Courteous Delivery! We Pick-up! Reasonable Rates On July 23, 1994 Esther Joyce Kelly and Francis Pierre Peeters were united in marriage at the Blackstock United Church. Rev. David Shearman conducted the service. Esther is the daughter of Gerald and Joyce Kelly of Blackstock. Francis is the son of Hubertha Peeters and the late John Peeters of Omemee. The brides attendants were her friends Claire MacKenzie of Kitchener and --_-- Cheryl Lepard of Tyrone. The grooms brothers Joe Peeters of Omemee and Jim Peeters of Lindsay were his attendants. The flower girl was Courtney Peeters of Omemee. Kurtis Peeters of Omemee was the ring bearer. Ushers were Elaine Kelly, Julie Byers and Roseanne inglis. Kevin Gibson read the scripture. During the service Lynda Parsons, accompanied by Bruce Tonkin sang "Wedding Prayer" and "Evergreen". Following the service the bridal party enjoyed a hay ride to the beautiful home of Harold and Eileen McLaughlin for pictures. The reception and dance were held at Blackstock Recreational Centre. Following a three week camping tour to western Canada, Esther and Francis Ge now reside in Penetanguishene. Applications are available at the library and donations to en- sure the ongoing bursary are also being accepted. A memorial book noting those who donated is located at the library, and do- nations may be made in memo- ryofaloved one. To make a donation or for more information call Barbara Carnegie at 985-3651, Cathryn Hall at 985-7305 or Jane Litt at 985-2293. YMCA registration Registration has now started for the fall programs at the YMCA. There are activities for infants as young as four months to adults, including Kindercare, YPK, Dance, Gymnastics, Bas- ketball, Floor Hockey. Most programs will be starting up the week of Sept. 19 or 26, and are 10 weeks duration. Flyers are available at the Y office, 269 Queen Street, or call us at 985-2824 for more information.