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Scugog's auto extrication captain, Scott Boyd, first - Dave Ballingall, , and rescuers David Reed, Jamie Donaldson and Ken Parker -- are. locking to the community for support as they attempt to raise the $5,000 they figure it will cost With summer here, the Township of Scugog Recreation Department has planned a number of exciting programs. Trying to "Beat the Heat?" Birdseye outdoor pool opened Friday, June 28. Aquatic lessons are available starting six months and up. Qualified lifeguard staff are ready to teach youngsters everything they need to know about swimming. Private lessons are also available. Public swim hours run Monday to Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Evening swim hours run Wednesday nights 6 to 8 p.m. Aquafitness has been upgraded and will now run Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. The pro- gram is being taught by a certified aqua- fitness instructor. For complete information, call the township at 985-8698 or at Birdseye Pool (985-4952) after opening. This summer, the recreation depart- ment and the Scugog Shores Museum will be offering joint camps. After a suc- cessful partnership that included a joint summer and winty 3 program, an ex- anded program wi provided. P 1 themes have been planned to offer a diverse and unique schedule of ts. a cneology camp, which will allow Leaping into summer Township, library teaming up to provide programs kids to learn about 'digs', pottery mak- ing and arrowhead making. Also planned is a trip to Fort York. a Victorian Daze is a camp where Vic- torian traditions are taught through printing and letter making. 0 Around the World camp offers a chance to visit a different country each day of the week. 0 Other recreational camps available include: Summer Safari, Pioneer Camp, Creative Arts, and Green Thumb: 0Sports Camp will offer instruction in sports such as soccer, basketball, volley- ball, track and field, baseball and ball hockey. Kids will also get a chance to try golf, tennis, martial arts, and rollerblad- ing. The emphasis of sports camp is on fun, full participation, and sportsman- ship. Camps will be run throughout July and August and are available in one or two week sessions. As well, everyone is invited to attend the Sunday evening concert series in July and August. Each week will feature a different performance. Concerts get underway at 7 p.m. at the Palmer Park Bandshell. The series begins Sunday, July 7. Bring out a lawnchair and enjoy the en- tertainment and atmosphere. OMMUNITY DAMIAN BESSIEPORT PERRY, STAR for them to attend the world championships in Florida in September. One of the main methods of fundraising will be an elimination draw. Tickets are on sale now; see the story for details. Grierson honored for years of service Scugog's Roy Grierson has been honored by the Durham Region Commu- nity Care Association for his many years of dedicat- ed servige. ~ "He has always been a strong supporter and con- tinues to promote Com- munity Care in the com- munity," administrator Dorothy Imperial wrote in his nomination letter. . The Port Perry man has been a volunteer and board member with: both the local chapter and the Repional Chapter since 1978. His dedicated service earned him. a lifetime membership with the group, an award Mr. Grierson said he didn't ex- pect. "You don'tjoin anything to look for recognition for it," he said. Mr. Grierson became in- volved with Scugog Com- munity Care in 1978 when he was approached to help | onships in September. f a trip to Florida cation eve Scugog firefighters are launching a fundraising campaign to help send their team to the world auto extrication champi- Team captainfDave Ballingall said the five- member team will need to rajsé at least $5,000 to foot the bill for the event, which takes place in __ Gainesville, Florida Sept.s 24 t028. ~ The Scugog team qual- ified for the event in May. They will join several other Canadian teams at the competition, which is attracting competitors from around the world. "It's truly taken on the international flavor because now we have teams coming from across the pond," he said. "Canada has always inginto setting up the ser- vice locally. The interest he showed in the service led him to be nominated as the first chairman of the Advisory Board. He also spent sev- eral years as treasurer and sat on both the local and regional boards for close to 10 years. Today, Mr. Grierson still volunteers with Com- munity Care as a driver for seniors. He drives on average two days a week and enjoys every minute ofit. 'I've enjoyed all of it. (The service) is certainly Tickets are $100 there's a one «14 ROY GRIERSON organize a meeting look- ed. main money- be an elimina chance of winning prizes. the gran 1,00 ts 3 scheduled to be] the Port fire statio Ballingall, : Donaldson, Scott | Ken Parker, a Reed. : Ff at needed. There are. ) of seniors out th ing for. hg #1 stuck it out this many ER A at's why lam 1 it. You never think at recognition when you tz on this kind of job," he add- a Mr. Bgl will con- 'tinue to offer his support and volunteer his time ft aslongashecan. "IT will continue to do as long as I can drive," h said. "Then maybe Ill come aclient." §