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8 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" smn His Eminence Aloysius Cardinal Ambrozic, the Archbishop of Toronto, left, and Father Bernard Canning of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church took part in a dedication ceremony at the Scugog St. church on Sunday. ONTARIO OF THE YEAR AWARDS JUNIOR CITIZEN for the 2001 Awards Program Let's recognize the best of our young people. If you know a young person, aged 6 to 18, who is involved in worthwhile community service; a special person who is contributing while living with a limitation; a youth who has performed an act of heroism; or a 'good kid' who shows a commitment to making life better for others, doing more than is normally expected of someone their age -- help us recognize their contri- bution -- nominate them today! Nominations will be accepted until November 30, 2001. Contact this newspaper or the Ontario Community Newspapers Association at 905-639-8720, Ext. 222. Program Sponsor: Large crowd turns out for special blessing Dedication ceremony marks official opening of Immaculate Conception By Heather McCrae Port Perry Star Although it was cold and wet out on Sunday the weather didn't dampen the spirits of the parish- ioners and guests who attended the official bless- ing and dedication of the new Immaculate Conception Church in Port Perry. The former church had been destroyed by fire on Pentecost Sunday in 1998. Among the many guests were representatives of the municipal, provincial and federal governments, as well as members of the Scugog Ministerial Association. Just before the ceremo- ny began a beautiful rendi- tion of Ava Maria was sung by Rory Taillon. Songs of hope, as well as prayer, filled the church over the next hour or so in a solemn dedication. A special guest for the service was His Eminence Aloysius Cardinal Ambrozic, Archbishop of Toronto. The visit became a historic one too, as this was the first time the Cardinal had ever blessed a church throughout his career. "You must be very proud of your new church," Cardinal Ambrozic said. "It was a sad day when the former historic church burned down but there is always a cloud with a silver © today," lining. The blessing of the church today is your silver lining." Cardinal Ambrozic has responsibility for almost 1.5 million Catholics living in over 225 parishes in the Archdiocese. In his capac- ity he visits numerous con- gregations. "There are many demands placed on his time and thus we are happy that >ur Archbishop was able to be with us Father Bernard Canning said. "We are gathered here today as a family and a community to officially bless and dedicate the ICC," Cardinal Ambrozic said. "You must congratu- late yourselves on doing a good job finishing this church. "It's been a privilege to be with you here today," he continued. "You have a lot to be proud of and thank your wonderful peo- ple and God for this new building." To officially dedicate the new church a Letter of Dedication was signed by the Archbishop, Father Canning and Parish repre- sentatives Else Schillings and John Peco. The new church cost approximately $2.6 mil- lion, of which $1.6 was cov- ered by insurance. Through an extensive pledge campaign by parishioners and friends of the community, many pledge donations have been made over a five- year period. In addition to that, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Womens' League and the school communi- ties of the Good Shepherd and Immaculate Conception Schools have held various fundraisers as well. "The three stained glass windows behind the altar were donated by these three community groups," said Mr. Peco, who chaired the fundraising effort. "We lost practically everything in that fire," he said. Much has already been replaced through fundrais- ing and insurance but help has come from other churches, too. "The Stations of the Cross, which originally hung in the Catholic Church in Sunderland before it was closed and demolished, now hangs in this new church," Mr. Peco says. A scant few items were saved, however, such as the cross, which was sal- vaged from the burning ruins, and now hangs in the chapel. "October 14 has been a special day at Immaculate Conception Church in Port Perry," Father Canning said. "It's the day we came to bless and dedicate our new church." PPHS bomb threat a hoax Durham Regional Police are investigat- ing the latest bomb threat at Port Perry High School with an eye to making an arrest. Officers were called to the school on a charge. Monday morning after a bomb threat was said. called in. According to sources close to the case the call was made on a cell phone which has since been located. Durham Regional Police say they are Ultimately the threat was proven to be a hoax. interviewing witnesses and expect to lay "We take this very seriously and we will prosecute when we locate the indi- vidual who is responsible, Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-579-1520 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. "n the source Pedestrian struck while walking in Prince Albert PAPER GROUP Rising to Lhe Challenge SPOKIHR LF OXTANG UNDE CUEING Program Run by: Aoca Durham Regional Police say they expect to lay charges in an accident that sent a 67- year-old Scugog man to a Toronto hospital with serious injuries. North Durham Staff-Sergeant Jim Douglass said that 26 Division officers and emergency crews responded to the area of King St. in Prince Albert around 4:40 p.m. last Wednesday (Oct. 12) after a single vehicle accident. The victim, retired Reverend Keith Goodman of Brandon St. in Prince Albert, was walking on the north side of the road when a 1990 Oldsmobile driven by a 19- year-old Prince Albert man lost control and hit him, say police Traffic Management Unit Officers assist- ed in the investigation and according to police, witnesses have come forward. Staff-Sgt. Douglass said charges are expected in the case but alcohol is not believed to be a factor. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Al Plank at 905-579-1520.