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2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 13, 1996 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Local men rack up a total of 383 years service Firefighters receive Exemplary Service Awards Scugog honored a few of its finest during a ceremo- ny last Thursday night (Feb. 8). Fourteen present and former firefighters were presented with medals and plaques marking their receipt of the federal government's Fire Servic- es Exemplary Service Award for their many years of dedication to the local department. Council chambers in Port Perry were packed for the ceremony, which saw Durham MP Alex Shep- herd offering his congratu- lations and thanks to the men who have given, among them, a combined total of 383 years of ser- vice. Mr. Shepherd noted that over the years the na- ture of firefighting has changed to include a num- ber of services; it's not just putting out burning build- ings anymore, he said. "The whole aspect of firefighting has dramati- cally changed, and it's created new dangers these gentlemen must deal with day in and out," he said. Fire chief Richard Mill- er said the township and the department owe a great deal of thanks to the men receiving the honors. "The people who do this just give so much of them- selves," he said. The chief also offered special thanks to the wives and mates of fire- fighters, whose lives are also given over to the de- partment's activities. "They have to put up th the same stuff we do," he said. "The four o'clock calls, the tragic fires we have to bring home the bad news from." And Scugog Mayor Ho- ward Hall highlighted the fact that local firefighters are volunteers, upon whom the community has come to depend. "Volunteers are very im- portant to our community, and to every community," he said. "There was never a time we couldn't count on them." Firefighters who re- ceived their medals (with years of service) were: Corporation. playedit. purchased. 'Steve Stiles lucky $50,000 winner Steve Stiles is planning on buying a house and tak- ing a trip with $50,000 in lottery winnings. The 20-year-old Port Perry man picked up his prize money Monday morning at the Canadian Lottery Stiles bought the instant scratch and win KENO ticket at Kellet's Variety on Saturday and found out later that night he was a winner. | Stiles, told the Star by phone from the Lottery Headquarters, that he was very surprised and excit- ed when he learned the ticket was a winner. he had the ticket in his pocket for about four ho fore heading to a friend's house where he fi ally The full-time employee at Emmerson Electtic in Markham, said it was only the third ticket he has ever said s be- 'Boyd (32 years); Irvin Gib- 36 WATER ST. PORT PERRY 2, BONNIE STEELE (005) 985-3613 Jack Cook (35 years); Charlie Lown (35 years); Ray Gould (33 years); Bill Harrison (33 years); Clive son (26 years); Peter Cau- dle (26 years), Chester Pedzikowski (26 years); Douglas Day (26 years); Harry Vanderheul (24 years); Thomas Tennyson (22 years); Richard Miller (22 years); David Ballin- gall (22 years), and John Foster (21 years). 7% Scugog firefighters receiving their 30-year Exemplary Service Medals from MP Alex Shepherd (centre) during a ceremony in Port Perry Thursday night were Jack Cook (left), Ray Gould, Bill Harrison and Clive Boyd. Several firefighters were honored for 20 or more years of service to the local fire department at last week's ceremony, and pose here with Chief Richard Miller (front). They are: Chester Pedzikowski, Peter Caudle, Irvin Gibson, Harry Vanderheul, David Ballingall, Thomas Tennyson, John Foster, and Douglas Day. OVERWORKS M home decorating factory outlet store made easy and affordable OPENING WED. FEB. 14 1881 Scugog Street * Port Perry (Corner of 7A & Water St. ~ beside Cine-Max) Co-ordinating Chair and Chesterfield covers, window curtains, toppers, throw pillows, table cloths, placemats, napkins, chair pads, bedspreads and comforters. Many bargain bins fabric by the yard and remnants Great gift ideas Come in and visit us real soon ~ where personal service comes first. 985-0218 Bridal Registry and Gift Certificates available ENGAGEMENT Nr. & Mrs. Cliff Vaughan of Port Perry are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Kristen to Graham Sullivan, son of Linda & Jim Dignem of Seagrave. Wedding to lake place on June 15th, 1996.