b'Prince Albert Pine Grove Cemetery Board PresidentThe custodians make sure that the grounds are pris- Are you awesome?tine for this occasion, Alex noted.Retires After Amazing 40 Years of Service Thepicturesque13-acrepropertyonJe reySt.inPART TIMEOne of Alexander Williamsons last ocial time and talent to the cemetery management,thePrince Albert has attracted theatre groups for walkabouts.POSITION llingHistorical tours led by Paul Arculus have been very popu-dutiesasPresidentofthePrinceAlbertPineGroverole of secretary-treasurer for 23 years. She retired in 2018. lar. Some people just like to wander through reading the Cemetery Board was signing the registration papers forOperating a private cemetery is the same as runningheadstones. Others walk their dogs in the cemetery or jog not-for-pro t corporation status. This was necessary be- a business, Alex explained. The board makes importantthrough, Alex said.cause the local cemetery gradually grew larger over thedecisions, which are carried out.Two of the famous people interned here are hockeyNEEDED TO JOIN OUR CREATIVE TEAMyears, and so it was reclassi ed. Two custodians, working alternate weeks, are respon- player John Ross Roach (1900-1973) and actor Craig Russell The incorporation, along with an ocial name changesible for grounds maintenance and helping people choose(1948-1990).We are a monthly publication in need of an from Ontario Pine Grove Cemetery, took place in April ofplots or niches. Last year, proper bathrooms were installedThe cemetery roots date back to 1831, when Aaronexperienced part-time graphic designer for designing 2021. This coincided with Alexs retirement from the boardusing well water from the property, which was a great im- Hurd buried his wife Anna on this land, in the formeradvertisements for existing and new clients.after 40 years of loyal service. provement over the old porta-potty, Alex noted.Reach Township. Work from home. Alex described his four decadesA comfortable, warm and clean new oce was built toAlexiscon dentthateverythingwillcontinuetoHours range from 25-50 hours per month.on the cemetery board as commu- provide a nice environment for the public, he said proudly. runsmoothlywithexperiencedMarkFletcher lling nity service. Annual budgets always include the straightening andthe Presidents role, aided by the other dedicated board I got pleasure and satisfactionrestoration of gravestones, some of which sink into themembers. Prefer Scugog out of serving, he commented. ground over time, Alex said. Because of the trend towardsand surrounding Hisparents, Annetta(Primrose)cremation in the past few years, more columbariums withRetiring from the cemetery board does not mean thearea residents.and Alex Williamson (Senior),niches were added. end of volunteerism for Alex. He continues to serve on and his brother David, areCemeteries are an essential service, said Alex, so it isthe property maintenance committee for the Port Perry all buried there. When thebusiness as usual during the pandemic. The only di er- Presbyterian Church. time comes, Alex and hisence is that the board meetings have had to be held overHe looks forward to being able to work out at thet-wife Gail will also rest atZoom or emails, instead of in-person.ness centre and enjoy a round of golf when things open thebeautifullytreedThe past two years, the annual Decoration Day Serviceup again. Email resume to Pine Grove Cemetery. had to be cancelled due to COVID-19. Usually, this com- I like to keep busy, commented the 82-year-old, re- MaryAnn Fleming at:In the past, Gailmemorative event held the last Sunday of June, draws atired GM employee, who makes his home in Port Perry. focus@focusonscugog.comalso dedicated herbig crowd. By Lynn Campbell, Focus on ScugogOPEN TO THE PUBLICMULCHBlackBrown RedNatural CedarDriftwoodTOPSOILAGGREGATESLimestone ProductsSales & DeliveryLANDSCAPIN G MulchTopsoilFlagstoneLFS ROCK Armour Stone LFS ROCKAggregatesS 905-985-2100S www.luchka.caUPPLIEWe have a LARGE INVENTORY ofNATURAL STONE ArmourFlagstoneRiver RockStep MaterialDecorative RockHand StackableWall Stone Float Service Water Haulage FarmsQUALITY LANDSCAPING STONE DIRECT FROM THE QUARRY!172 North Port Rd., Port Perry Let us be the ROCK in your next step.905.985.9425www.luchka.ca Mon - Fri: Opens 7am 1400 REACH ST., PORT PERRYSat: Opens 8amFOCUS - JULY 202119'