FOCUS - JUNE 2019 21 The Rotary Club of Port Perry heldtheirannualgala,aptlythemed “May the 4th,” as it was held on May 4th at the Royal Ashburn Golf Club. Kudos to the Rotarians, their wives, families and all who volunteered to make this such an incredible evening. The sold out event included; silent auction, live auction, raffles, and a fabulous dinner. The yearly Paul Harris Fellowship Award was presented to Nancy and Ron Compton for their continued support of our community and to MaryAnn Fleming of Focus on Scugog. Rotary President, Terry Coyne, presented Nancy and Ron Compton with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. A sold out Gala once again. A very stunned and surprised MaryAnn Fleming of Focus on Scugog was also presented a Paul Harris Fellowship Award by Terry. She is not used to being on that side of the camera and thanks Doug Brown for stepping in and taking this photo. A pyramid of beer! Amber McDowell and Jillian Howsam selling raffle tickets. Ten live auction items were bid on, raising many dollars for local causes. A sampling of some of the many silent auction items. Auctioneer Gary Hill kept the bidding flowing during the live auction. MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU – IT CERTAINLY WAS!! PHOTOS BY MARYANN FLEMING the TOOL DOCTOR 16050 Old Simcoe Road, Unit 5, Port Perry 905-448-6040 AUTHORIZED POWER TOOL SALES, REPAIRS, PARTS ACCESSORIES, FASTENERS. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. DEWALT MILWAUKEE UCAN WALTER FREUD HITACHI MAKITA SAFETY SUPPLIES NOW OPEN!