Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60FOCUS - APRIL 2017 29 Trophies, Awards, Corporate Promotions Embroidery • Graphic Design Engraving • Screen Printing Pineridge Impress 905-985-2839 135 North Port Road, Port Perry www.pineridgeimpress.ca Your Name is Our Business SignworkScanada.com Reach & Northport Rd., Port Perry 905-985-0802 Since 1996 signs vehicle lettering & graphics boat names numbers Letters to the editor continued from page 2 Mailbox Firefighters’ dance a success Dear Editor On Saturday, February 11th, the Port Perry Firefighters’ Association held its Valentine’s Dance fundraiser at the Scugog Community Centre. The PPFA would like to thank a number of community members and businesses, which made our Valentine’s, Dance the success that it was. The Township of Scugog contributed a portion of the Community Centre use fee through their Community Grant Fund program. Dominoes Pizza donated more than enough pizza to feed all in attendance. Vos’ Independent Grocer made a contribution towards soft drinks, ice and munchies. W.B. White Insurance donated full coverage for the event. Canadian Tire, Devil’s Den Golf Center, Chris McAuley, TSO Teamwear, Ontario ICF Supply and Therapeutic Grace donated raffle and door prizes. As with any event a great deal of work went into planning and execution of this dance. Special thanks to the ladies who looked after those aspects - our wives, girlfriends and even community members unrelated to PPFA members. Last but most importantly, a thank you to all of the people who attended the dance, enjoyed the evening with us and contributed their personal funds to help our various causes. Proceeds from this event will allow the Port Perry Firefighters’ Association to look forward to another year of giving back to numerous local organizations and charities, a tradition that our Association has been proud of since 1978. Anticipate our Valentine’s Dance in the spring of 2018 and look for us at local events between now and then! Cam Arnold, Vice President and Mike Waller, President, Port Perry Firefighters’ Association A ‘shout out’ of thanks! Dear neighbours, friends and family, The African dinner fundraiser raised an incredible $1200. on February 11, in support of my upcoming pilgrimage to Kenya. Thank you to MaryAnn at the Focus for the promotional article in the February issue and to everyone who purchased tickets. I’d like to express my sincerest thanks and appreciation to all who made the African dinner fundraiser such a success. A big shout out to Tinie Evans and the Port Perry G-Moms whose wisdom, and expertise in the kitchen were invaluable in pulling together this large dinner. Thank you to my Port Perry & Prince Albert United Church family who has supported me emotionally, prayerfully and financially since I announced I had been selected to participate in this pilgrimage. Many congregation members young and young at heart helped with the African dinner by donating desserts, assisting with food prep as sous chefs, setting up, serving and cleaning up. To our ministers Elaine, Don and church administrator Nancy.....thank you.....thank you....thank you for all you do! Thanks Bonnie and Eric for quietly working so hard to keep our Church clean. Special thanks to RH Cornish drumming group under the leadership of Suzanne Guimont-Garriock, who entertained and uplifted us with their African drumming. It was a wonderful way to kick off the evening. Thanks also to the enthusiastic Kids for Kids Group from RH Cornish who served and assisted with clean up. It was great to have you with us! We are truly blessed to have such a high level of musical talent at Port Perry United Church. Thank you Joan for coordinating the musical entertainment. Our junior choir under the direction of Julie with accompaniment by LeeAnn for singing a couple of delightful African tunes which we thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you ladies for nurturing the love of music in this young group! Thanks also to youth sound technicians Ben and Luke.....the volume was perfect! Sincerely hoping I have not missed thanking anyone; if I have, my apologies. God bless you/Mungu Akubariki. With a grateful heart, Jill Bates