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8- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 22, 1998 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" By Rik Davie Special to the Star One of Durham Region's best known teachers has received yet another award of recognition for his dedi- cation to local students. John Beirness, long- time leader of Cartwright High School's world-class music program, was given the Bruce Mather Award last Wednesday during the annual CHS dinner for seniors. Scugog trustee Bobbie Drew was on hand along with Durham District School Board past-chair Ruth-Anne Schedlich, to present Mr. Beirness with a plaque and a small honorarium. Mrs. Drew had high praise for Mr. Beirness: "He is the music pro- gram at this school. He 1s a fine teacher and his dedication to his pro- gram, his students and this community have been an on-going part of his life since I have known him." /eekend Star will pu | December 24th. Greetings SSS AIGA ICENCHN ON but keep this holiday sale for everyone. "Have A I IRTC OD) ATS | DYN Bl DLO )\Y | Associates Inc. DIL AA DIPS NAY AY AIOE SI hE N24 D Port Perry, Ontario CHS music teacher receives board's Mather Award The award is given by the board to a staff mem- ber or team who demon- strate an extraordinary contribution to educa- tion and the community at large. Mr. Beirness was hes- itant to take all the cred- it for the prestigious honour. "This award is for this school; this school lives and breathes communi- ty, and cannot function without it," he said. "This is a total com- munity effort," said Mr. Beirness. "I'm very grateful for the last 10 years, being given to do what I do, because no where else could I do what I do." Mr. Beirness then turned to the orchestra of students behind him, raised his baton, and, as a room full of people watched, did what he does best: he made music. Cartwright High School music teacher John Beirness was congratulated by Scugog trustee Bobbie Drew (centre) and Durham District School Board chair Ruth Anne Schedlich last week when he was named recipient of the Bruce Mather Award. His music program has consistently achieved success, and international recognition. Che Dovf Loven Shay Great Grocery CONTEST WINNERS JO-ANNE MACINA Winner $50. Grocery Certificates. Zehrs Food Plus, Uxbridge JANET GINGRAS Winner $50. Certificate. M&M Meats, Port Perry CAROL SAMBROOK Winner $50. Certificate. Port Perry IGA PENNY SHORT Winner $50. Certificate. Reids Independent Durham Regional Police were called to the Port Perry Plaza last week after a camera was stolen from a parked vehicle. . Police say that sometime between noon on Dec. 16 and the same time on Dec. 17 thieves entered a 1987 Jeep that was left in the parking lot and stole a Canon camera with 55mm lens, ~acase, a $400 telephoto lens, and one multiplier lens. ~The camera equipment is val- ued at more than $1,100. John R. O*Toole, MPP Durfiam East 1-800-661-2433 * 905-697-1501 BIRTHDAY Yes Kim!!! Love Craig, Tiffany, Victoria and Mom & Dad la Mla Mla NM (NL NN N08 002 (67:1) [0 ]) COLOR LASER COPIES Star Office Centre 188 Mary Street, Port Perry 985-7383 SIE