The Scugog Standard May 19th, 2011

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Something fishy in Seagrave DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

“Every day presents new challenges,” is how one Scugog resident describes the situation on her property, the result of anglers trespassing to gain fishing access to the Nonquon River. And with the first long weekend of the summer almost here, those challenges may be just beginning in earnest In an interview with The Standard, the resident, who asked not to be named, described what has become a daily occurrence over the past year: people setting up camp and fishing on her property, which sits on 600 feet of shoreline on the Nonquon River.

The people using her property as an impromptu campground typically gain access through breaks in the fence, and no trespassing signs are typically taken down within a day of going up. The residents have taken it upon themselves to confront some of the trespassers and, according to the landowner, “They’ll pretend they don’t understand what we are saying.”

The property owners have approached Scugog Township hoping that staff might be able to remedy the situation, however, there is confusion over just who owns the shoreline - the township, the Kawartha Conservation Authority or perhaps another agency.

“I was told to talk to the conservation authority about a grant,” the property owner told The Standard. “And my response was ‘Why should I clean up someone else’s mess?’ There should be some-

one responsible for this land and I’m more than willing to help with the cleanup but I don’t want all of the burden.”

The property owners also have grave concerns about people who set up camp on their property, and light bonfires, sometimes with firewood that has been taken from a carefully stacked pile on the couple’s property.

“The fires are especially concerning for us. If anything were to happen, there would be an outrage.”

Inquiries made to the Ministry of Natural Resources were not returned to The Standard as of press time. However, under the provincial Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, trespassing for the purposes of fishing or hunting is prohibited, as is interference with signs stating that fact.

Sgt. Nancy Van Rooy of the Durham Region Police said that, although police can lay trespassing charges, a trespasser must either be caught in the act or a property owner must be able to identity an offender to police, making it difficult for charges to be laid.

She added that this leaves much of the enforcement up to property owners in the form of signage and, if need be, a citizen’s arrest.

The couple moved to Scugog from Scarborough last year, in part because they wanted to live in a greener, more rural environment and hopefully make a difference in the conservation of the area, but the continuing influx of fisherfolk squatting on their land is making that difficult and frustrating.

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BACK TO BASICS: ‘Pioneers’ Rachel Sutherland (front) and Amy Barron, both of the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre and Archives, took to Lake Scugog last Thursday (May 12) in pioneer dress and a birchbark canoe made

by Dan Denby of the Scugog Shores Museum. they were paddling to promote the upcoming Canoe The Nonquon race, and were joined by a number of residents who chose to stay on dry land. Read more on Page 24.

BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

Police make 21 arrests in drug enforcement blitz at local schools Durham police made more than 21 arrests for drug-related offences on or near local high school properties, parks and businesses in North Durham, the conclusion of a two-week campaign targeting such activities.

The campaign, known as Project Kelso, was kicked off by North Division officers with the Community Resource Unit on April 26, targeting individuals involved in drug activity on or near high school properties, parks and local businesses.

The initiative was in response to numerous complaints received from the community and Durham District School Board officials.

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The project resulted in 21 individuals being arrested for drug-related offences. Eleven youths were provided with an opportunity to participate in diversion contracts, requiring them to attend drug treatment programs and perform community service work instead of proceeding through the traditional judicial system.

According to police, school administrators were extremely supportive of the initiative and police and school officials have seen a marked reduction in the number of people arrested in the past few years after similar enforcement efforts. Police have noted a significant decrease in the quantity of drugs seized

as well and believe this is a direct result of their increased presence and zero tolerance approach when dealing with drugs in local high schools. Similar enforcement campaigns will be conducted in the near future in an effort to further reduce drug use.

Anyone with information about illegal drug activity in North Durham schools is asked to contact Cst. Shawn Heitzner, Youth Officer for North Division, at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2696. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or on-line at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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SCUGOG SCORES!: Scugog Council signed this hockey jersey Monday (May 16) night, received from local resident Jane Twohey and Team Red, which will collect signatures from North Durham residents and be sent off to Senator Romeo Daillaire, the former Canadian Forces General who commanded the U.N. mission in Rwanda during that country’s 1994 genocide. The Team Red initiative helps to support Canadian soldiers overseas through the sale of the jerseys.

From left, they are councillors Larry Corrigan, Howard Danson, Mayor Chuck Mercier and councillors Jim Howard, Wilma Wotten, Bobbie Drew and John Hancock.

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Fill returns to Scugog Council All sides in Scugog’s ongoing commercial fill debacle will reconvene in council chambers for a June 1 preliminary hearing regarding an appeal launched by Earthworx, the business that has shipped thousands of truckloads of soil to a former gravel pit on the Oak Ridges Moraine.

According to a notice from the provincial Environment and Land Tribunals, included as correspondence in Scugog Council’s May 16 meeting agenda, the 10 a.m. public hearing is for the purpose of receiving submissions from groups and/or individuals seeking party, participant or presenter status - as well as to establish the issues, dates and proce-

dures - for the main hearing.

That hearing will determine how the tribunal will decide on an appeal launched by Earthworx regarding a direction from the Ministry of the Environment ‘requiring that all soils be deposited in an area to which no previous soil deposit has been made, that audit soil samples be provided, and that groundwater be monitored quarterly at a site located at 13471 Lakeridge Rd.,’ the location of the Earthworx site.

An injunction granted to the township in March brought the once-bustling operation to a halt.

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“There is garbage everywhere,” said the landowner. “It’s becoming a cesspool and all that crap goes into the river. We’re supposed to be maintaining conservation in this area.

But you name it, it’s been left behind by someone on our property.”

There are signs of erosion on the banks of the river as a result of the illegal fishing activity on the property.

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Chamber breakfast returns next Thursday Tour is looking for Did you know May is Community Living Month?

To mark the occasion, the May ‘Business for Breakfast’ network meeting of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce will be held at the head office of Community Living North Durham on Thursday, May 26.

Sue Bradley, spokesperson for a family organization, will also be speaking on a new initiative to bring families and local churches a soup kitchen. A group of volunteers and people with intellectual disabilities will meet monthly to prepare the soup and serve it at a selected local church for a donation. All money made will be donated back to a charity.

The Chamber breakfast will be held at Community Living North Durham, 60 Van Edward Dr., Unit 2, Port Perry. Registration is at 7:30 a.m., with the

‘Business for Breakfast’ starting at 7:45 p.m..

Tickets are available at a cost of $15 for members and $18 for non-members, which includes breakfast.

Reservations are required by Wednesday, May 25.

There will be no tickets sold at the door. Reservations can be cancelled up to 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Those who fail to cancel in advance will be invoiced to cover preparation costs for the caterers.

Call 905-985-4971 to make your reservation or e-mail details to info@scugogchamber.ca. Everyone is welcome!

Chamber members are invited to bring their corporate literature and business cards for display and distribution, plus there will be a business card draw at the end of the meeting for a free breakfast or luncheon coupon.

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Town and Country House Tour organizers Tinie Evans (right) and Bill and Rosemary Swan are pictured at the Swans’ Port Perry home, preparing for this year’s tour on Sept. 24.

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Wanted: Scugog homes of all shapes and sizes for the third edition of a successful fundraising house tour!

The Port Perry and Prince Albert United Church Outreach Committee will present its third annual Town and Country House Tour on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event helps to raise money for local charitable organizations and this year, all proceeds will go to support Joanne’s House (formerly Durham Youth Housing and Support Services), Community Care

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The organizers are currently looking for homes both old and new, small and large that would be examples of the varied and interesting architecture found within our community to participate in this year’s tour.

To submit your home for the tour, contact organizer Bill Swan at 905-982-1619 or e-mail ws1547@powergate.ca.

More information is also available at www. portperryhousetour.ca.

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New DDSB Hall of Fame honours alumni KYLA MORGAN The Standard

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is launching a hall of fame, Definitely Durham, to highlight the accomplishments of former students.

“Establishing a hall of fame will promote confidence in public education and the DDSB,” said Carolyn Morton, Scugog trustee and hall of fame committee chair.

An inaugural induction ceremony is set to take place in November. For the first year, the number of inductees will be flexible and Ms. Morton said the committee is looking

at recognizing between 12 and 15 past students.

Starting in 2012, there will be a maximum of former students inducted each year.

Application forms will be available on the board’s web site at www.durham. edu.on.ca and directly from the Education Centre (400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby) and DDSB schools.

Nominees must adhere to the selection criteria, which includes having spent a minimum of four years as a student at a DDSB school and attaining success in their career, triumph over barrier, community involvement, sports, arts or other deeds.

Greenbelt legislation discussed on May 30 Are Greenbelt legislation really protecting our valuable farm land - and especially the few remaining wetland areas in Southern Ontario - or do loopholes and independent actions in the name of development eat away at the true reason and reality of the legislation?

To examine this issue, Ontario Nature, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Ecojustice and Earthroots are holding an Open House and Public Meeting - Protecting Greenbelt Wetlands: How Effective is Policy? - on May 30, at the Donevan Recreation Complex (171 Harmony Rd. S., Oshawa). The open house will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a discussion from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

They must be positive role models, as defined by the board, and embody DDSB character traits such as responsibility, respect, integrity and empathy.

Inductees will receive a commemorative plaque and a permanent marker will be kept in the DDSB, engraved with the names

of each inductee.

“There’s been so many successful students at our Durham schools,” said Ms. Morton. “This is an exciting endeavor to recognize their achievements.”

The deadline for this year’s Definitely Durham nominations is Thursday, July 28.

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EDITORIAL

Democracy in action

Last week, a number of Brock residents critical of the appointment of Mayor Terry Clayton took to council chambers to politely protest the municipality’s method of choosing its new mayor.

The issue has consumed the municipality for the last seven months, from the disputed first count in the October municipal elections to the resignation of returning Mayor Larry O’Connor to council’s resolution to finally put the matter behind them.

Of course, the normal route would be to hold another election.

This is logical and fair. But by-elections cost money and require time, both of which could be better spent as 2011 nears the halfway mark. The mayor’s appointment by that township’s council was done through representatives elected by residents, so in a roundabout way, one could argue he was, in fact, voted in.

Voters assume the risk of our current ‘first-past-the-post’ system, in that those ballots cast for the runner up are now null and void.

But when the winner resigns for reasons somewhat unclear - even after a recount in his favour - those votes for the next in line should also count for something.

And clearly, every ballot counts - the original disputed vote put returning Brock Mayor Larry O’Connor back in office by a mere 13 votes, while a recount trimmed his winning margin down to three.

Democracy inaction, or democracy in action? It’s a good question, but perhaps a better one is, ‘Does anybody really want yet another election in 2011?’

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LETTERS W.I.’s ensuring food safety across Ontario To the Editor: Your local food supply is at risk and the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario is taking action to see it protected.

Fresh, wholesome and safe food is the best way to ensure our health. But our family dinners are being supplied increasingly by foods produced and inspected by standards much different than those upheld in Canada and Ontario.

Ontario inspected abattoirs (slaughterhouses) and free-standing meat plants (where they cut, grind, season, cure and so on) have been disappearing at an alarming rate. Unpredictable bureaucratic interpretations of regulations, overwhelming compliance and paperwork costs and an unreasonable appeal process have frustrated

owners, often causing them to quit their service to our communities.

Realizing the situation was desperate, and in response to a resolution originating in Bruce County, the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario have stepped up to the plate. Along with partners from the meat industry, Foodlink Grey Bruce, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Christian Farmers of Ontario, National Farmers Union and Ecological Farmers of Ontario, they have met with Ontario Agriculture Minister Carol Mitchell, Gavin Downey, acting Director of Meat Inspection Branch and Troy Jenner, Executive Assistant to Dr. Deb Stark from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture.

These meetings have been productive.

Huck’s still a hit in Uxbridge To to the Editor: ‘Huck’ is still a hit!

It was great to see all the families and, in particular the youth, of Uxbridge out for another fantastic day of fishing on Saturday, April 30. The 9th Annual Uxbridge Huck Finn Youth Fishing Day was once again a huge success. We were blessed with some great weather, meaning hundreds of happy families lined the shores of Elgin Pond with a great sense of fishing enthusiasm.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the many groups and organizations that assisted in making it all happen and most importantly to our committee. Your countless hours of

work and commitment were inherent in our success. We handed out some great prizes to all the kids, fed them well and caught plenty of fish!

A special thank you to everyone in our great community for participating in the event.

I’m sure each and every one of you who attended, cherished this great day, with kids, moms, dads and grandparents of our Uxbridge community smiling and having a great time.

I know I did! We’ll see you next year for our 10th Huck Finn anniversary!

Pat Higgins Chair, Uxbridge Huck Finn Youth Fishing Day

There is agreement that a cooperative rather than an authoritarian working relationship between the regulators and the regulated would be most productive and that securing the supply of safe, inspected meat from small plants in Ontario is the ultimate goal.

Women’s Institutes believe that Ontario residents deserve options for feeding their families - especially locally accountable, safe, healthy food choices.

With that goal in sight, the Federated Womens Institutes of Ontario and their partners are continuing to meet with officials at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

Barb Klages Malcolm Women’s Institute

A Mother’s Day thank you To the Editor: My son, Kayden, was the winner of The Standard’s Mother’s Day Colouring Contest and I just wanted to say thank you!

He really needed to feel special and being able to give me something was just the best thing for him!

Also the gifts were amazing! Just perfect!

Thank you very much for making Mother’s Day such a special day for our family.

Pamela Hobbs Scugog

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OPINION

A Thousand Monkeys

staying in touch... By John O’Toole, MPP

BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

Going through changes I assess and measure life by how early I have to wake up during the week.

Since my ‘wake up at 6 so I can sleep in until 8’ phase during high school doesn’t count (nor does my brief flirtation with assembly line work that I have blotted out of my memory), I start counting from the confusion of the in-between years, when part-time jobs and college courses have hours as unpredictable as your social life.

They go hand in hand, so wandering in the front door as the sun rises has little to no impact on a 4 p.m. writing class.

Full-time work changes all that. You rise at the same time each day. This is good for many reasons, like maintaining a regular schedule and a career.

But not unlike the arguably worst Black Sabbath song of the Ozzy Osbourne era, I’m (and by extension, my wife and daughter) going through changes. Unlike said song, these changes don’t make me cringe with embarrassment.

It comes in the form of losing 15 minutes every few months to hectic schedules.

Once upon a time, a long time ago and possibly in a galaxy far, far away, I woke up at 7:30 a.m. I now realize that in the real world, that’s considered sleeping in.

For a few years, this was standard practice. Looking back, I can’t figure out how I stayed awake to watch midnight re-airings of Arrested Development five days in a row, nor how I rose the next morning feeling more or less refreshed.

Then came carpooling. An hour gone right there as both my wife and I compete for the sole bathroom in the morning to get ready and arrive at our respective jobs not only on time but showered as well.

The looming threat of social ostraciza-

tion stemming from rank body odour is a powerful incentive.

Once again, standard practice for a while. Then comes a baby.

Everything resembling a schedule is thrown out the window. Time stands still. Time speeds up. Time, as we know it, no longer exists for a few months, until a little one is worked into the schedule. Actually, you’re worked into their schedule and there’s not a day that goes by that I’m not thankful for having a child who has slept through the night more or less consistently since her sixth week. Yes, I’m boasting.

And here is where the clawbacks come in.

Mom has returned to the workforce after an extended stay at home and this requires re-scheduling. Some of it, like vacuuming and anything of a similar decibel level, has to happen after a long day of work, cutting into the great unwinding at the end of the day.

The rest of it, like dishes, happens in the morning. Subtract 30 minutes.

Sharing the bathroom in the morning again. Subtract another 15 minutes for overlap.

Feeding baby? Cut back another 1520.

Fifteen minute leeway? Better make it at least 20.

I’m now hitting the ground running sometime before 6 a.m. I’d give you an exact number but I’m still half-asleep when the alarm goes off. I also arrive in the office earlier than I’d like to admit.

There are farmers out there laughing at this but I’m OK with that.

Model daughter I have a gorgeous daughter. Sure, all mothers think their kids are exceptional, but Stephanie is truly is beautiful, inside and out. People tell me that Stephie fills the room with sunshine. She spreads her light wherever she goes, shining into the darkest corners. She is the embodiment of pure joy. And her delight in all things is infectious. We feel like she is a gift that we share with people wherever we go.

A few months ago, we opened a gift of our own when BOOKITTALENT agent Pat Jarosz came to the Latcham Centre to interview potential modelling/acting prospects.

I had written several articles about Pat - the first when she discovered Seagrave’s diminutive Gabriel Varga-Watt, who quickly went viral in the advertising world and is now on stage in Toronto playing Small Boy in Billy Elliot; and the second when she decided to make a return trip to Port Perry because so many parents were clamouring for the opportunity for their child to be the next Gabriel. Having corresponded with her at length, I wanted to meet her in person, and I asked Stephie if she would like to come with me and ‘audition.’ I really just wanted to introduce the two, as Pat has a niece with autism and Stephie is such a special ‘special’ young woman. Like everyone, Pat was moved by Stephanie’s joie de vie and, of course, by her natural, flawless beauty.

The only fly in the ointment is that Stephie, like most autistic people, has trouble making eye contact or looking directly into the lens of a camera. Not great attributes for an aspiring model.

Province to bring in new taxes?

Restoring AccountLast week, Dalton ability in the Energy McGuinty’s MPPs voted Sector against a motion from Opposition Leader the Official Opposition Tim Hudak said last calling on the governweek that it’s time to ment not to create any restore transparency new taxes. Members of and competition in Onthe Official Oppositario’s energy sector. He tion are concerned that pledged to provide relief new taxes could take the to Ontario families by form of higher Harmoending the McGuinty nized Sales Tax (HST) or government’s expensive a carbon or water tax. By John O’Toole and unsustainable subsirejecting our Official Opposition motion, the McGuinty gov- dies along with the sole-sourced $7 ernment is clearly opening the door billion Samsung deal announced in January of 2010. for future tax increases.

The hydro bills of Ontario families Keep in mind, this is the same government that has already imposed are forecast to skyrocket $732 per the biggest sales tax increase in On- year within the next four years betario history through the HST. The cause of the McGuinty government’s same day the HST went into effect expensive energy experiments. This (July 1, 2010), the McGuinty govern- government’s flawed approaches to ment also tried to launch its sneaky renewable energy have lacked transeco-tax. In its current term of office, parency from the start. Unless decithe McGuinty government has in- sive action is taken, Ontario families troduced tire taxes, electronic taxes, will be paying unsustainable subthe diamond tax, hidden hydro taxes sidies on their bills for the next 20 years. Subsidies in the government’s and destination marketing taxes.

Ontario families will also re- FIT (Feed-in Tariff) program pay as call that Premier McGuinty broke much as 80 cents per kilowatt hour, the taxpayer protection pledge he which is about 20 times the going signed in 2003 by bringing in the rate for electricity. Consumers in largest income tax hike in Ontario Denmark, which is heavily depenhistory. The so-called ‘Health Tax’ dent on wind power, pay 34 cents per or ‘Health Premium’ costs between kWh for their electricity.

It is important to honour con$300 and $900 per year. It came alongside the elimination of cover- tracts of those who have invested in age for services including eye exami- FIT projects under the current rules.

However, future renewable energy nations and physical therapy.

It’s clear that this government has must be integrated into Ontario’s become out of touch with Ontario supply mix by ensuring the process families who are struggling to make is competitive, transparent and affordable to the consumer. ends meet.

At the end of our fifteen minutes, however, Pat made us a most generous and unexpected offer: because Stephanie was so lovely and because I had been so good to Pat in The Standard, she wanted to pay to have Stephie’s head shot done.

She explained that modelling wouldn’t be a full-time job - that Stephie would only be suitable for very specific jobs but my daughter walked out of the Latcham Centre on air, convinced she was going to be Canada’s Next Top Model.

A few weeks later, we headed to a hotel in Vaughan for the shoot and it was an incredible experience for all of us.

Stephie donned the first of two outfits with Monica in wardrobe and then had her hair and makeup (very little of the latter) professionally done. The makeup artist marvelled at eyebrows, threatening me with death should I ever pluck them, and then it was time for the camera.

She stood on a white screen and fashion photographer Robert Collins gave her directions: what to do with her legs, her hands, her chin. Much to my amazement, the girl who can’t find her way to the pantry in our kitchen, followed them! She looked stunning and we wondered what the camera was seeing.

High with excitement and the certainty that she was fabulous, she went back to the room to change, and then headed back to Robert. This time, Casting Director/Screenwriter Jeff Marshall accompanied us. Stephie had to hold a slate and recite several lines. Then she had to improvise a response to several questions. I stood behind Robert so she would look at the camera when she answered and we kept the tape rolling. For my last question, I asked her what she loved most in life.

“I’d have to say my family,” she said with a dazzling

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“That’s it,” cried Jeff. “Beautiful Perfect!”

And we were done.

On the way back to the room to say goodbye, Jeff told Rob that the team needed to know that Stephie could follow directions. She had proved that.

With hugs all round, we headed back home to wait.

On May 12 I received an e-mail with the subject line: OMG, what a great shot! The message was: Now, I have something to ask you. Did you want me to represent Stephanie? Do you think she would like to audition?

Stephie’s answer: “DOUBLE YES!” “Steph is very inspiring to me,” wrote Pat, in her e-mail, “and she was to my sister Monica and the WHOLE team.

Jeff is SO impressed with Steph he thinks that once people meet her they will fall in love with her, like we all did!”

There are papers to read, contracts to sign, but Stephanie is on her way. We aren’t anticipating fame and fortune, but we’re not closing any doors. If Stephie could represent people with special needs in even one advertising campaign - if she can show the world what is possible when you focus on can be done, rather than what can’t - then she will have achieved something remarkable.

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Subs For Seniors fundraiser returns for its best year yet TRACEY COVEART The Standard

When Mr. Sub owners Spiros and Dimos Vovos wanted to give back to their community, no one -not even the brothers - knew that their Subs for Seniors day would become an annual event that raises thousands of dollars for seniors at the local nursing home. In two years, thanks to the generosity of their sponsors and the support of their customers, the brothers have raised $7,800 for the residents’ Fund at Community Nursing Home Port Perry and the Vovos boys are hoping Wednesday, June 1, will be their best event yet.

“It just keeps getting bigger!” said Spiros, who now has 13 sponsors and more clamouring to get in on the fun. “We’re hoping to raise $5,000 this year.”

The Vovos brothers will donate one dollar for every 12-inch sub and fifty cents for every six-inch sub sold that day to the local nursing home to enrich the lives of seniors living there. The Vovos brothers will also hold a donation draw on June 10. A minimum $5 donation will get customers in on the draw for some fabulous prizes: a pair of Blue Jays tickets donated by Port Perry resident Steven Fox; a pair of Jays tickets for the June 12 game against Boston donated

by Mr. Sub Port Perry, a Nescafe Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine donated by Krups, a Broadstone six-man dome tent donated by Canadian Tire Port Perry and a Sony Blue Ray Player donated by Mr. Sub Port Perry.

Just some of the events that residents were able to enjoy last year thanks to the Subs for Seniors donation include visits from Zoo to You and the Super Dogs, a trip to WindReach Farm, a spin with the Blue Nights Motorcycle Derby, a carnival fun fair with Bellybutton the Clown and an outdoor movie night in the parking lot featuring The Sound of Music.

According to program aid Brenda Carberry, monies raised through Subs for Seniors this year will pay for a field trip in August for 25 lucky residents to Eaglewood, wheelchair accessible lodge in Pefferlaw, complete with horses and pigs, fishing pond, campfire and an accessible tractor ride through the bush.

Residents journeyed to the lodge last year with some staying for the day and others bunking out for two nights.

“The residents wanted to go out for dinner so we took them to a fancy restaurant in Pefferlaw,” said Brenda and they loved sitting outdoors around the campfire roasting marshmallows and dipping them in Bailey’s Irish Cream! We even made the wish of one who has since passed away come true. He wanted get on a horse again and we got him riding.”

The money from Subs for Seniors allows the nursing home to offer more “community based programs,” said Program Director Leisa Saunders. “Sometimes our budgets don’t allow us to do what we really want to do with our residents and this fundraising helps to offset the costs so

The third annual Mr. Sub Subs for Seniors fundraiser returns to Port Perry on June 1, boasting 13 official sponsors. Pictured here are: (back row, from left) Clayton Cotton (Method Boards and Apparel), Rod Smith (Haydon Auction Barn), Dimos Vovos (Mr. Sub), Kent Taylor (Taylor Ford), Spiros Vovos (Mr. Sub), Tyler Weisflock (Weisflock Contracting); (front row, from left) Dongjin Kim (Mr. Convenience), Michelle Pogue (Shaggs), Tina Sorchetti (Mickelegate Realty) and Emmanuel Vovos (Mr. Sub). BLAKE WOLFE The Standard we can develop more programs for more community businessmen. ” Certainly, the community has rallied people. We’ve had a big turnout to many of the events, with residents, families, staff behind the brothers and their mission to and volunteers all coming out to enjoy the stand behind our seniors.

“When we started Subs for Seniors, it entertainment. Because it’s affordable we can take a much broader approach to our was our way of giving back,” Spiros said.

“But with the community embracing our activity programming.”

And for Spiros, that’s what it’s all about. idea, it just became magical. They believe in “We’re helping to bring entertainment the cause just as much as we do.”

This year, Subs for Seniors has 13 ofto seniors who can’t get out on their own to enjoy things anymore,” said Spiros, who ficial sponsors: Highland Family Restauwas invited to the home for the Zoo to You rant, Mr. Convenience and Video, Captain event in July. “The sunroom was packed Geroge’s Port Perry, Harp and Wylie’s, Wewith residents and family members and isflock Contracting, Scott Property Serchildren. It was priceless to see how excited vices, Port Perry Imaging, Port Perry Denand happy people were. The buzz in the ture Clinic (Mike Dunn), Haydon Auction Barn, Taylor Ford, Micklegate Realty, building was electric.”

The Vovos have first-hand experience Method Board and Apparel, and Shaggs Hair and Body Works. with the needs of nursing home residents.

“I’m just a little guy. What makes the day “Our mother Aspasia was in a nursing home for three-and-a-half years before she so successful is that the community gives it passed away. We know there is only so much so much support,” said Spiros. “It’s a group money available for activities. We’re subsi- effort. Our sponsors are the soul of this dizing seniors so they can enjoy entertain- fundraiser. It’s them that allows us to take ment the home and the residents couldn’t it to a higher level. We can only do so much, afford before. I know my mother would be but when the community gets together and so proud of us - and so proud of our com- people build on it, good things are bound to happen.” munity for supporting our idea.”

And it doesn’t seem to matter to spon“Spiros and Dimos are amazing. I think they truly loved their mother and this is sors whether their business involved setheir way of honouring her memory. They niors or not. “They just believe in the cause are making sure that local seniors benefit and want to donate,” said Spiros, who has from the kind of programming their moth- been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm. “We er would have enjoyed. They are definitely already have people calling us asking to be

involved next year.”

In addition, said Spiros, “we want to thank The Standard for writing such beautiful articles, our printer - Ontario Graphic Solution (OGS) - who donate our posters and draw tickets, and all of the people who come in and buy subs on Subs for Seniors day. And, of course, to the staff at Mr. Sub. “All our staff who are in working on June 1 are donating their wages to the nursing home,” said Spiros, with obvious pride.

“They are the best bunch of young adults you could ever meet.”

And Spiros can honestly say he knew them when. He and Dimos took over the family business 15 years ago from their dad, Emmanuel, who opened the store 21 years ago. Spiros remembers working in the store when he was 12 years old and seeing high school kids come in for lunch. “Ten years later, they’re bringing in their kids and now some of those kids are working for us!”

For the Vovos, Mr. Sub is not just their business. It’s their life. “We love what we do.

Our Dad always said, ‘If you’re not going to be the best that you can be, why do it? And I think that’s why we stand out. This is what we do best.”

That, and make life a little brighter for local seniors. And, if things go the way the Vovos want, brighter for seniors across Ontario and even across Canada.

“Our district manager loves what we’re doing and he is so impressed with the success that we’ve had that he’s mentioned the idea to our national office. Nobody else is raising money for seniors. Within the next few months, we’re hoping to get all the Durham franchises together to see if they want to participate in Subs for Seniors Durham, with each franchise donating to their local nursing home.

“It’s a stepping stone,” said Spiros. “Maybe one day it will become a national event and we can attract some major sponsors and raise hundreds of thousands of dollars - or maybe millions - for our seniors across Canada. We just have a few mountains to climb. It won’t happen overnight, but we because we believe in it so much, I believe anything is possible.

“There are so many great charities out there and I believe in those 100 per cent, but I feel that sometimes seniors are left out,” said Spiros. “They have worked all their lives and given back to their community and to their country. It is our responsibility to help provide things for them.”

Like cancer, long term care affects everyone: mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, friends.

Our Subs for Seniors slogan is “Help us make a difference in our seniors’ lives,’ said Spiros. “And we are absolutely making a difference.

If you want to have a tasty meal and help your local seniors at the same time, drop in to Mr. Sub at 1874 Scugog St., Unit #1 on June 1 or call ahead to Spiros and Dimos at 905-985-1090 to pre-order for your family or group.Help the Vovos make this year’s Subs for Seniors the best yet.

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Thursday May 19 Luncheon and Euchre, Oddfellow and Rebekah Hall, 14460 Simcoe St, Port Pery, luncheon $8/person, euchre $2/person, sponsotred by Maybelle Rebekah Lodge.

Saturday, May 21 Uxbridge-Scott Historical and Uxbridge Historical Centre, Museum opens for the season.

• The Uxbridge Historical Centre opens for tours 10 a.m., current exhibition ‘The Disappearing Wooden Barns of Southern Ontario,’ tours continue Wed. to Sun. and holidays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit Carmody House on the Uxbridge Tour of Homes June 4, noon to 5 p.m. info: Historical Centre 905-852-5854 or www. uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com Sunday, May 22 Roderick Stewart, author of critically acclaimed biography of Dr. Norman Bethune, famous Canadian medical missionary, addresses the Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society, 2 p.m., 284 Simcoe St, Beaverton, info: 705-439-2337.

Tues. May 24 - Tues. May 31 11th Annual Lindsay Lilac Festival, Logie Street Park, info: 705-3281941, 705-878-1810 or www.

LilacGardensofLindsay.com Saturday, May 28 Knights of Columbus, Port Perry Annual Giant Spring Yard Sale, Immaculate Conception, 8 a.m.1:30 p.m.

• Trish’s Wish Foundation 8th Annual 12km Walk-A-Thon or laps around the track., Little Britain Community Centre/Arena, reg. 9 a.m., walk starts 10 a.m., info: 705786-1138 or 705-340-5494.

• Pine Ridge Garden Club Plant, Bake and Yard Sale, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Nestleton Community Centre, perenials, annuals, home baked goods.

• Cannington United Church, 50 Laidlaw St. N., indoor/outdoor Yard and Bake Sale 9 a.m to 1 p.m.

• Port Perry United Church Yard Sale, 8 a.m. - noon.

• St. John’s Presbyterian Church Pork Barbecue, Queen St., Port Perry, entertainment 5:30 p.m., barbecue 6 p.m., tickets (required): $15 adults, children 7-12 $5, under 6 free, 905-985-7194.

• The Roxy Kids in Action 7th Annual Good Stuff Sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Roxy Theatres of Uxbridge, raising funds for the Uxbridge/Scugog Animal Shelter, Bake Sale, BBQ, info: Cathy Christoff 416-989-6963 to donate all of your ‘Good Stuff ’!

Sat. May 28 - Sun. May 29 Goodwood Girls 5th annual Yard Sale and BBQ, ‘The Ride to Conquer Cancer,’ and ‘Weekend to End Women’s Cancer,’ Goodwood Lion’s Hall, Front St., Goodwood, doors open 8 a.m.

Sunday, May 29 Scugog Shores Heritage Centre and Archives Lecture Series, 1655 Reach St, Port Perry, The Oseburg Ship: Viking Buriels in Norway Dave Cox, 1 p.m., $5 also includes gallery admission.

• Goodwood Baptist Church celebrates 135th Anniversary with Music by the Springvale Boys Quartet singing at both 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services, lunch after morning service and refreshments after evening service.

• Pine Grove Church Spring Anniversary Service, 3 p.m., Rev. Bill Fritz, Minister of Trinity United Church, Uxbridge is guest speaker, Reflections brings special music, everyone welcome.

Friday, June 3 Beef Supper, Scugog Island Community Hall, sponsored by Head UCW and Stewards of Scugog Island United Church, adults $15, children six - 12 $5, tickets and info: 905-985-7426, 905-985-2911.

Saturday, June 4 - Saturday, Oct. 8 Port Perry Farmers’ Market, every Saturday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Palmer Park parking lot #3, info: www. portperryfarmersmarket.ca Saturday, June 4 43rd Annual Canoe the Nonquon, Port Perry waterfront, reg. Fri. June 3, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., and Sat. June 4, 7 a.m., first boats enter water 7 a.m.

905-985-8698, info: www.scugogshoresmuseum.com • Uxbridge Trinity United Church 41st Annual Tour of Homes, noon to 5 p.m. $15 advance, $18 June 4, tickets available before June 4 - Pharma Choice Pharmacy, Shoppers Drug Mart, Uxbridge and Lukes Country Store, Port Perry, adults only please.

Sunday, June 5 24th Annual Becel Heart and Stroke Ride for Heart, one of Canada’s largest cycling fundraisers, reg. 416-486-RIDE (7433) or www.rideforheart.ca • Music Fest, Reachview Village, Uxbridge 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., we are always looking for new talent, info: Jo 905-852-6487.

Saturday, June 11 Ashburn School Reunion and Community History Fair, 1 p.m.: Opening Ceremony, 2 p.m.: pictures and history displays, 5 p.m.: dinner at the church, share stories of growing up or living in Ashburn, reg. Reta Stickwood 705-357-3105, or rstickwood@hotmail.com Sunday, June 12 Ashburn School Reunion and Community History Fair, Ashburn Community Park, 12 p.m. games and visiting, reg. Reta Stickwood 705-357-3105, or rstickwood@hotmail.com • James Blackmore Induction (Celebration of New Ministry) St. John’s Anglican Church, Blackstock, dinner to follow, 4 p.m., please join us in this celebration.

• Markham Modular Railway Group and Durham Belt Line Modular Group, back in Port Perry, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Oddfellows Hall, 14460 Simcoe St., free admission, info; 905-985-3239.

Tuesday, June 14 Lake Scugog Historical Society, meeting, Port Perry Presbyterian Church, 319 Queen St., 7:30 p.m., Don Willcock speaks on The Fenian Invasion of Canada, June 1866 and the Port Perry Connection.

Saturday, June 18 Port Perry Lions Club Soapbox Derby, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., McDonald St., Port Perry, 905-434-3614, 705357-1695, 905-985-1020.

Saturday, June 25 ‘Chrome by the Lake,’ The Scugog Standard and Scugog Shores Museum Classic Car Show and Shine, Water St., Port Perry, 905985-7346, www.scugog.ca Sunday, June 26 - Sunday, Sept. 4 Sunday Evening Concerts at the Gazebo in Palmer Park, Port Perry, 6:30 p.m. - dusk, 905-985-7346.

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Seagrave

by Robin Drew & Jean Short

THE NEWS YOU NEED FOR SCUGOG AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Scugog Island Nomination Evening on Friday, May 13, for the upcoming Scugog Island First Nation Election on June 24, yielded the following results: Tracy Gauthier was the only nominee and will therefore remain chief by acclamation for her sixth term.Della Charles, Kelly La Rocca and Jeanne Le Saux were nominated for the two available councillor positions.

On Tuesday, May 3, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Emergency Control group convened to bring their Emergency Management team together for a day of training. Con-

ducted during Emergency Awareness Week, the training further strengthens the MISFN’s commitment to emergency planning. The MSIFN recently approved its new Pandemic Plan, an appendix to the MSIFN Emergency Plan. During the exercise, the group made a commitment to work towards the development of a strategy for MISFN administration that will be incorporated in the MISFN Pandemic Plan.

The service on Sunday, May 22, will be conducted

by Valerie Stowell-Smith. A financial presentation will

Blackstock

Our community was saddened on the weekend by the news of Marilyn Bailey’s death after a brave struggle against brain cancer. Marilyn was a faithful custodian at the Cartwright Central Public School for many, many years. Sympathy is extended to her three daughters, Sharon, Laurie and Janet , their spouses and their families, to her brother Ron Bray and his wife Linda and to her mother Mrs. Jack Bray.

On Saturday afternoon, 50 guests gathered at the United Church CE room to help Hailu Lockyer celebrate her 50th birthday. An interesting program was MC’d by Eleanor Colwell.

Hailu gave a touching story of her life from childhood through her studies and her life as a doctor in China and then coming to Canada and her life here. A delicious dinner was prepared and served by the Sweet Side. Happy birthday Hailu.

Elaine Bailey and Joyce Kelly attended the 80th birthday party of Edwin Challice in Bethany United Church on Saturday afternoon.

by Jeanne C. Le Saux follow the service for all interested parties prior to the Congregation Meeting on Monday May 30, at 7 p.m., in the church. The May Strawberry Supper has been replaced this year by a Beef Dinner planned for June 3 at 6 p.m., sponsored by the Head UCW and the Stewards of Scugog Island United Church. Adults are $15 and children (ages six to 12) are $5. The dinner will be held at the Scugog Island Community Hall. For tickets, call Bonnie Gerrow at 905-9857426 or Anna Spencley at 905-985-2911There is a 60th Anniversary Open House for

Bruce and Terry Gerrow, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the lower hall of the church.

Happy birthday this week to Emily Gavey (May 15), Camille Crozier and Vera Needham (May 16), Jamie Coons (May 17), Brenda Craig and Joseph Sliwa (May 18), Nicola Edgar, Leonard Johnson and Nancy Byberg (May 21) and anyone else who I might have missed.

I can be reached at 905985-7662 by phone or 905985-5398 by fax, or call for email information. You news must be in to me by 7 p.m. on Sunday evenings to make it into the paper.

by Joyce Kelly A Biblical Storytelling Workshop presented by the Blackstock Biblical Storytelling Guild will be held on Saturday, June 4, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Learn the art of storytelling. Tickets are $10 each, which includes the workshop and dinner. Contact Jenny Beal at 905-985-0192 or jennym.neal@ gmail.com for further information. All are welcome.

Mark your calendars for Friday, Sept. 16, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., for the Scott Woods Band Concert hosed

by St. John’s Anglican Church at the Blackstock recreation centre. Details will follow.

The Nestleton United Church sale is on Saturday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with home baking, plants and a barbecue lunch available.

A community shower will be held for two brides, Amanda Bradburn and Abby McLaughlin, on Saturday, May 28 at 2 p.m. at the United Church.

Contributions towards gifts can be given to Louise Swain at 905-986-5019 or Carolyn Morton at 905-986-5215.

Epsom & Utica Best wishes from friends and neighbours to the MacDonald’s family (6th Line), who recently lost their barn to a fire.

Thankfully no one and no animals were lost in the blaze, and the fire departments did an amazing job getting the flames under control and keeping them contained to the one barn.

Mrk your calendars for the Community Yard/Bake Sale on Saturday, June 11, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Utica Hall parking lot.

Everyone is welcome to attend this happy event.

On Sunday, June 26, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., the United Church will hold its Annual Strawberry Supper at the recreation centre.

Last week’s euchre winners were Cindy Peck, Elaine Bailey, Eileen Dalby, Joyce Rowe, Josie Kay and Hazel Coates-Low. Draw winners were Marg Cayer, Elaine Bailey (two) and Eileen Dalby. On Tuesday there were eight tables plus three with the following winners: Don Trunks, Laura Zyck, Ron Middleton, Alma Manns, Marilyn Trunks and Low-Tom Seth. Draw winners were Lorna Edgerton, Val Priebe, Elaine Bailey and Ivan McMillan. Remember that euchre now begins at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Come and enjoy an evening out.

A few weeks ago, some hogs escaped from Pine Ridge Packers and have been doing much travelling in the area. At last report, they were at John and Helen Coates’ farm. Keep an eye out for them.

by Shari Kerry This fundraiser for the Watoto project will help to buy 100 goats for an orphanage in Uganda. Call Elaine Pratt at 905982-0235 for more information or to book a spot.

The next Women’s Institute meeting is on May 25, at 7:45 p.m., at Epsom Church.

The program for the evening is Julie Lee Meyers, who will talk about her adventures fundraising for the WI’s efforts in New Orleans, Guatemala and Mississippi.

We welcome back the last of our snowbirds, Karen and Bill Heustis. I think that they must have brought this cool rainy weather with them, but at least it will help our gardens grow.

Forty-five people enjoyed ‘Out to Lunch’ on Tuesday. Next month will be the last luncheon until the fall.

Sympathy from the Seagrave community is extended to Brett and Robin Drew and family on the passing of Robin’s Grampa, Allin Hill.

Ken and Eleanor Stuman have been busy helping their daughter, Carol Coleman, move into her new home in Belleville.

On Thursday afternoon, Bev Madill, Betty Lou Beacock, Barb Martyn, Jane Pettinger. Ken and Eleanor Sturman and Ross and Jean Short attended the Seniors’ Springtime Tea sponsored by (Durham Advisory Committee for Community Services (DACCS), which was held at Port Perry United Church.

Rick McAskill and Jean Short greeted the congregation this past Sunday.

Mark your calendars...

May 19 - Opening the Doors to Spirituality Bible Study at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

May 22 - Stay for a few minutes after the church service to decide if Seagrave Church should remain open while Rev. Paul is on holidays July 10, 17 and 24.

May 20 to 22 - Yard Sale at Miller Memorial Church, 88 Algonquin Rd., Little Britain, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

May 25 - Seagrave UCW meeting at 1:30 p.m. at Rita Prokopchuk’s. Everyone is welcome.

June 5 - Seagrave Church will be closed to the congregation can attend the Greenbank Church at 11 a.m. for a Sunday School Anniversary Service.

June 9 - 6 p.m. Set up for the Yard Sale at the Somerville Farm. We need lots of volunteers!

June 10 to 11 - The annual Seagrave Yard Sale and UCW Bake Sale at the Somerville Farm.

June 12 - 9.30 a.m. Seagrave Sunday School Anniversary service with guest storyteller Dianne Chandler, followed by light refreshments. This event is hosted by the Session and Greenbank Church will be closed so Session members can attend our special service. All are welcome.

June 18 - 8.30 a.m. Men’s breakfast at the Highland Restaurant in Port Perry.

June 18 - Zumba at Miller Church and Hall (88 Algonquin Rd., Little Britain). Registration from 10 to 11 a.m. Free trial class. Start date for regular program is June 4, 21 or 25. Tuesdays are from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays are 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Phone 705786-2179 for more information.

Aug. 11- Last call for 4the Line Theatre. If you are interested seeing the Cavan Blazers, call Betty Lou Beacock at 905-985-3595 by May 25.

Thanks to all who call us with news items. If you have new for this column, phone 905-985-9921 or e-mail mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@ hotmail.com.

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Caesarea Here are the results from the euchre night on Thursday, May 12: high scores 1) A. Manns, 2) Josie, 3) A. Mahaffy, 4) H. Crawford, 5) T. Speck; most lone hands - H. Crawford; and low score - M. Trull. We’ve had steady attendance the last while, with nine full tables of players. Keep up the good work. See you all on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

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by Eleanor Colwell Blackstock and District Lions Club Our 2nd Annual Lions Spring Tea this past Sunday was a fun afternoon this with many prizes and good fellowship. Thanks to all who came out to support us. We enjoyed it so much that we plan to host a Christmas Tea! Happy birthday to Lion Lynda Kendry on May 22.

Prince Albert

The congregation of Prince Albert Church was delighted to entertain so many guests at the Memorial Dedication service on Sunday. Visitors came from as far away as Oakville, Milton, Campbellford and Mississauga.

I apologize to the Hunter and Piluso families for not mentioning that we welcomed Gabriella Marion Piluso, daughter of Frank and Leslie Piluso to our church family through Baptism.

When it stops raining, hopefully we can do some planting. Otter Greenhouses is supporting Prince Albert United Church by donating 10 per cent of your sales to the to the church as long as you mention

Greenbank

Greeters at church on Sunday were Bill and Margaret Ann Lamb. Keith Bacon extended thanks to those who donated scrap metal and Barb Ward expressed the UCW’s appreciation for the support at Saturday’s plant, bake and book sale on a rather dull, wet morning.

Happy birthday wishes were sung to Helen Hadden, Norma Ferguson and Mrs. Hooker (80th). Best wishes ladies.

Special music was presented by the Community Youth Choir led by Denise Bell and accompanied by Linda Hunter and Karl Higeli. This faithful group have practiced most Wednesdays and rendered lovely harmony as they sang ‘When I Believe’ and ‘In My Dreams.’

Rev. Paul’s message likened life to a bubble, that growing and growing, then bursts or fades away, ending in God’s care. Rev. Paul handed out bubble holders to all the children. The sermon message was based on the 23rd Psalm.

Greenbank Church Service and Sunday School will NOT meet Sunday, June 12, at Greenbank. All are invited to attend the Seagrave Sunday School Anniversary at 9:30 a.m. that day for worship. June 5, at 11 a.m., is Greenbank Sunday School Anniversary.

On Saturday, May 21, there is a bridal shower for Holly Stone at 9:30 a.m. at Greenbank Church.

Our next Lions event is our 3rd Annual Lions Car Show on Saturday, May 28, at the Blackstock Fairgrounds.

Last-minute vendors are asked to contact Lion Keith as soon as possible at 905-986-5603 to secure a spot for a table. I optimistically encourage you to bring a hat and sunscreen!

by Pat Boyd PAUC at time of checkout. This wonderful fundraiser will continue until June 4.

Our Yard and Plant Sale will take place at the community centre - and possibly in the Fellowship Room of the church if the weather is inclement - on Saturday, May 28, from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. The UCW will be holding their bake sale in the centre. Set-up take place on Friday, May 27, beginning at 1 p.m. and all hands are needed!

Thursday evening’s euchre winners were Ruby Kehoe, Audrey Adams, Mac Albright, Russell Hodgson, Carol Penberthy and Donna Sweetman. Euchre will continue until the end of June.

by Mary Jean Till A community bridal shower will be held for Holly Baker (fiancé of Graham Smith) at Greenbank Church on Friday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Heather Moore at 905-8525303. The couple is registered at Sears.

July 11 to 15 is the Annual Youth Canoe Trip. There are 12 spots available.

The cost is $100 per person for the week.

For more information, contact Juli Myers at 905-985-2006 or juliconard@gmail.com.

Greenbank Sunday Kids Program (SKIP) is looking for a used soap box derby car for this year’s Greenbank Soap Box Derby Race. The kids will work on it and paint it as a group. Please call Tanya Marshall at 905-985-6565 if you have one that is just taking up space.

Our thoughts go out to Denise and Mike MacDonald and family (former Greenbankers), whose barn burned Tuesday afternoon May 10, at their Conc. 6 Epsom location.

Marg Bruce reports continued rainy weather during her recent visit with relatives in Prince Edward Island.

The Raines and Phoenix families were honoured with Master Breeders’ Awards, returning home Sunday, May 15.

Rodd and Marie Foster travelled to Albany, New York, to celebrate son Reg’s 60th birthday.

Region offers family workshops in June The Regional Municipality of Durham, Social Services Department is offering two learning workshops for parents.

The ‘Grief Workshop’ is Wednesday, June 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ‘Helping Children Cope with Separation and Divorce’ is Thursday, June 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Presented by the Family Services Division, these workshops will provide parents with information and techniques that will encourage emotional well-being

and healthy development in their children.

The workshops will be held at the Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby.

Participants will be required to pay a fee of $20 per person and $35 per couple, per workshop. Child care is not available.

For additional information, contact Family Services Durham at 905-6666240 (press ‘0’) or visit www.durham.ca/ FamilyServicesResources.

UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

20 First Avenue Rev. Dr. Bill Fritz 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 A.M. Junior and Senior Youth meet Fridays 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Peter Lackmanec MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m.

SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, May 22 10 a.m. Service A warm welcome to all

HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

SUNDAYS at 10:30 a.m.

Mid-week programs for youth and adults!

14480 Old Simcoe Rd. (Between 7A and Prince Albert) 905-985-9307 hopechurch@powergate.ca www.hopeforportperry.ca

A PLACE OF HOPE!

PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH 2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) 905-985-8681 www.portperrybaptist.ca Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor Join us for worship this week: SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Worship 5:45 p.m. Prayer Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Worship Pre-school child care available

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

The Rev’d. Dr. Brent Stiller, Rector 266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com Sunday School and Nursery care available.

SUNDAY, May 22 9 a.m. Morning Song 10:30 a.m. Morning Prayer

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES Rev. Tim Dayfoot Rev. Rohan Wijesinghe 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, May 22 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 Morning Worship Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert 11:30 Morning Worship

Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. for a contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment.

Rev. Fred Penney, Lead Pastor 1680 Reach Street. - 905-985-4441 Visit us on the web: www.emmanuelcc.ca

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

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ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Interim Moderator Rev. Caleb Kim 905-985-3881 Jim Skimming SUNDAY, May 22 Service at 10 a.m.

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A Knight’s Tale Darryl Knight The Uxbridge Standard

The colourful history of my pro basketball team Every week they come in waves.

They come in search of money, fame and, in some cases, fortune.

I am talking, of course, about my e-mails.

Every week, my e-mail account is flooded with correspondence from all over the world. From Utah Jazz ticket promotions to updates as to who is now following me on Twitter to various Nigerian princes asking me for money, they come in every week by the dozens.

Last week, however, I received an e-mail that was of particular interest to me. It came from something called the National Basketball League of Canada and heralded the good news that Canada will now have its first ever homegrown professional basketball league.

My first reaction was, ‘Finally!’

For years I have told most who would listen - and even a few who wouldn’t - that a made-in-Canada pro basketball league would push hoops in this country to another level.

Before the NBL’s announcement last week, Canada was the only one of the world’s top 30 basketball nations not to have their own domestic professional league.

It wasn’t just the formation of the league that piqued my interest or the fact that the league will model its roster after the CFL and have mandatory numbers of Canadian players on each team. Rather, it was the location of the teams.

In addition to existing teams in Quebec City, Saint John and Halifax, the NBL hopes to add teams in Moncton, Kingston, Barrie, London and, yes, Oshawa, before the league begins play in the fall.

So, not only will pro basketball be coming to Canada - it will be coming right here to Durham Region.

Now, I’m careful to temper my expectations when it comes to this sort of thing. I can recall a plan pitched a few years back about a similar league and nothing ever came of it. But this one seems different, in part because the three founding franchises all had awful experiences in the hinterland of minor league basketball.

I can relate, seriously.

A few years back, I caught wind of a new basketball league being formed - a revamped version of the ABA. Being the enterprising 18year-old I was, I quickly e-mailed the league commissioner regarding an expansion franchise.

My first clue that this league was not entirely on the up and up is that I was able to e-mail the commissioner directly. A regular person would never be able to access David Stern or Roger Goodell, but nevertheless I began e-mailing ABA commissioner Joe Newman regularly regarding the efforts of ‘my investment partners’ to bring an expansion ABA team to Oshawa to play out of Civic Auditorium.

I also mentioned our intention to regionalize our franchise - the Durham Knights, naturally. We would play a few games each season in Uxbridge, Port Perry and Pickering.

I should add that my ‘partners’ in my ownership group - Upall Knight Sports Entertainment - were really just three college buddies and that, as college students, we had no money and largely no clue about just how to go about running a basketball franchise. Unless you include

my mastery of ‘franchise mode’ in NBA Live 2001, which I did not.

Regardless, Mr. Newman would e-mail me weekly providing me with updates about the league and I, in turn, would provide him with fictional updates regarding my group’s progress with everything from uniforms to our nonexistent lease agreement with the City of Oshawa.

Eventually though, as all good things must, it came to an end, and I wound up too busy with school to carry on the charade of being a minor league franchise owner.

Gradually, I stopped communicating with the commish.

A few years passed, and when I next checked in with the ABA it had gained a rather notorious reputation of being run haphazardly.

The league, at that time, claimed to have more than 60 franchises. But, in addition to teams not showing up for games, many times teams folded before ever playing a game.

And for a pro league, a disproportionate number of teams seemed to play in high school gyms.

I can only hope that the NBL has learned from the experience of playing in a league that has been run like a rudderless ship for the better part of a decade and enjoys a long legacy of producing quality Canadian basketball.

I have to admit though, after 10 years of wondering ‘what if?’ I wish I had taken Joe Newman up on his offer to fly me to Los Angeles for the ABA’s championship and put me up in a hotel. If only to see his reaction to the mystery investors a bunch of broke Canadian teens.

Tour of Homes returns to Uxbridge on June 4 On Saturday, June 4, from noon until 5 p.m., the Trinity United Church Women will proudly present the 41st annual Tour of Homes.

The tour is open to adults only and organizers have requested that those attending bring along a pair of slippers to wear inside the homes taking part in the tour.

Tickets are available for $15 before June 4 at four convenient locations - Pharma Choice Pharmacy (at the corner of Brock St. and Main St. in Uxbridge), Shopper’s Drug Mart Uxbridge, Luke’s Country Store (207 Queen St. in Port Perry) and at Trinity United Church (20 First Ave. in Uxbridge). Tickets purchased on Saturday, June 4 will be $18 and are only available at the church.

The Tour of Homes attracts over 400 people annually and this year there will be seven homes included on the tour, including the Caromdy House at the Uxbridge Historical Centre.

“All of the homes included on the tour are unique in their own ways. Some are very modern while others are more traditional settings. One of the treats of the tour is seeing how the the decorating and architecture of older homes has bridged the gap between the past and the present. It’s quite remarkable to look at how some of the older homes have been updated to reflect modern tastes” tour organizer Dorothy Stirling told The Standard.

The houses included on the tour are located across Uxbridge Township, and feature dazzling gardens which are sure to inspire greenthumbs taking part in the annual event.

Multiple volunteers from Trinity United will be on hand in all of the homes included on the tour to answer any questions those participating may have regarding the unique features of the different homes.

Tea and cookies are included for all those who attend the Tour of Homes, a rare opportunity to marvel at some of Uxbridge Township’s most unique and picturesque homes from the inside out.

For more information on the Tour of Homes, please call the church office at 905-852-6213.

Uxbridge has again demonstrated its strength as a healthy community for all with its Gardens for Gardeners project, which makes vegetable and herb garden spaces available to residents who do not have their own backyard patch.

Would you or your family enjoy eating fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden? Would you love to plant and tend a vegetable garden but lack the property or space? If your answer is ‘Yes’ to both questions, the Take TIME project wants you!

Just two weeks ago, the Take TIME project announced a new initiative to match people looking for space to plant a vegetable or herb garden with people who have available land. The Uxbridge community quickly demonstrated its commitment to healthier eating for all residents by identifying several private gardens as well as potential community garden spaces.

“We’ve heard from many families and seniors who would love to have a community garden because they do not have property where they can grow their own food,” said Dr. Patricia Longmuir, Research Fellow, Cardiovascular Clinical Research Unit, Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto.

The Gardens for Gardeners project now has garden spaces available in town and in rural areas that could be planted this summer. Landowners will provide the use of their land free of charge, including access to water and a place to store gardening tools. The project is still looking for gardeners who want to plant and tend a garden throughout the growing season. The produce from the garden will be shared between the gardener and the garden owner.

To register as a gardener or to have your garden actively planted, contact Bev Northeast of the Salvation Army in Uxbridge at 905-852-0090 or drop your name and contact information through the slot in the Salvation Army office door at 35 Toronto St. N. in Uxbridge.

The Take TIME campaign emphasizes the importance of TIME (Tobacco free, Injury free, Moving daily, Eating healthy). It is a partnership between SickKids, the Township of Uxbridge and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, with financial assistance from the Government of Ontario.

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Calendar looks to showcase ‘Your Super Pet’ for 2012 BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

The organizers of Your Super Pet Calendar are back for another year of chronicling all local creatures great and small, and this year promises to be bigger than ever.

Entries are now being accepted for the eighth edition of the calendar, which has raised more than $48,000 for the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter since 2005 and brought in more than $9,800 for the local centre in 2011 alone. Once again, the calendar will feature 13 lucky ‘Super Pets,’ with all entries received getting a spot on one of the pages. The calendar will also feature the popular In Memoriam page for Super Pets who have since passed on. The deadline for entries is Saturday, Aug. 6 by 4 p.m.

The 2012 edition of the popular fundraising calendar will feature more space for both larger photos and room to squeeze a few more pets in to its pages, said organizer Kathy Dudley, just one of the small team of dedicated volunteers who have put out the calendar each year.

The calendar also has a new web site at www.yoursuperpetcalendar.com, where past editions of the calendar can be viewed, as well as links to stories about local animals, such as those that have appeared in the pages in The Standard. Entry fees can also be securely paid on-line at the web site via PayPal. To ensure your animal pal gets their best shot at being one of the monthly Super Pets, Ms. Dudley has provided the following tips:

- digital photos of good quality and size are preferred, and can either be emailed or dropped off on a CD at one of the locations listed below; - shoot close-up photos of your pet, filling the frame with as much of your animal as possible (no people!); - if submitting a printed photo to be scanned, 4 x 6 is the preferred size.

“Some people like to use a lot of props, but its best to have as much of your pet as possible in the picture,” said Ms. Dudley.

The entry fee is now $12 per photo and entry forms can be picked up in Port Perry at The Standard at 94A Water St., the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter at 1360 Reach St. and at local pet food stores and veterinarian offices in both Scugog and Uxbridge.

Entries can be dropped off at the shelter and The Standard office or e-mailed to yoursuperpetcalendar@yahoo.ca.

Your Super Pet Calendar organizer Kathy Dudley visits the calendar’s new web site at www.yoursuperpetcalendar.com, featuring past calendars, stories and more.

Region warns of illegal hydrant use in warm weather As the warm weather approaches, residents are reminded that under the Regional Municipality of Durham’s Hydrant Permitting Program only licensed water haulers and the Fire Department should be using fire hydrants.

The Hydrant Permitting Program and Water By-law detail how companies, such as water haulers, are allowed to legally take water they have

paid for during the spring, summer and fall. Through the permitting program, there are many legitimate users of fire hydrants. However, every year thousands of litres of water are illegally taken from hydrants across Durham Region.

In fact, illegally taking water from hydrants can cause many problems.

Those who take the water illegally often use improper

equipment for removing water from a hydrant. This could result in contaminated water being siphoned back into the distribution system and passed on to consumers. In addition, these hydrants are not emptied properly, leaving water in the hydrants to freeze over the winter, causing dangerous plugs that hamper fire fighting. The frozen water in the hydrants can also break the hydrant,

which results in flooding and replacement costs for the hydrant.

Complaints can be made to the Technical Support Division at the Region of Durham Works Department with the location, company name and/ or license plate number at 905668-7711 (daytime) or 1-800372-1104 (after hours).

For more information, visit www.durham.ca/watertheft.

How to successfully merge your finances with your partners 1. Fully disclose your financial situation. “When you are ready to merge your finances with your partner’s, it’s best to be up front and honest about what you have, and, sometimes more importantly, what you owe,” said Chartered Accountant Christopher

Alexander of CJA Professional Services Limited in Oakville. “While you may not want to admit that you’ve got an out-of-control credit card balance, telling your partner will likely help tackle the issue because you can work together to put a plan in place to pay it off.”

As well, a prenuptial agreement may not be valid unless there has been full disclosure prior to signing.

2. Discuss your financial goals and philosophy. “Talking with your partner about your goals and philosophy regarding savings, investing, risk tolerance and retirement planning can be as important as discussing whether you want children,” said Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator Melanie Russell of Kalex Valuations Inc. in Toronto. “And because your financial goals will likely change over time, it is important to review them on a regular basis.”

3. Consider a prenuptial agreement. “A prenuptial agreement or marriage contract can be a scary thing to talk about,” said Alexander. “However, you have to be realistic about the fact that not every relationship will end up ‘happily ever after.’ If it doesn’t, having a prenuptial agreement can save you thousands of dollars and many sleepless nights.” Marriage contracts are particularly important if you are much wealthier or much poorer than your partner,

if you are remarrying, if your partner has significant debts or if you own all or part of a business.

4. Establish a budget and financial plan. “While this can seem overwhelming to couples who aren’t numbers-oriented, it doesn’t have to be complicated,” said Russell. “There are great computer programs around and your CA is always available to assist.”

5. Protect your assets. “You and your partner should agree on the level of risk associated with your investments,” Alexander said.

“Other ways to protect your assets include life insurance, critical illness insurance and insuring your valuable assets. If you own a business, consider incorporation. And if you have a financial advisor, do your homework on the individual and their firm. If they are promising returns that seem too good to be true, they probably are.”

6. Split your income. “Income splitting can enhance your family’s wealth, providing it complies with Canada Revenue Agency rules,” said Russell. “If you are considering income splitting, be sure to talk to your tax advisor about the possibilities, risks and benefits.”

Courtesy of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

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Courtroom closure causes concern for bylaw enforcement DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The recent decision to close a provincial courtroom could make it difficult for North Durham municipalities to enforce their bylaws.

Council heard a presentation from Rhonda Bishop, prosecutor for the municipalities of Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Clarington, Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge, at their meeting on Monday, May 9, regarding the recent decision to close a courtroom and what a reduction in available court dates could mean for the municipality.

The decision to close a courtroom at Regional headquarters in Whitby was made by Jack Wiley, Senior Justice of the Peace for Durham Region, as a result of a lack of justices within the Central East Region. Two of the Region’s 12 justices

have had to take leaves of absence, making fewer court dates available for municipalities.

Ten new Justices of the Peace were appointed by the Province, however, none of them were assigned to Durham Region in spite of the shortfall.

Ms. Bishop, who is responsible for prosecuting provincial offences on behalf of the township - including such matters as bylaw infractions, building code and property standards violations and fire code offenses - told council that the courtroom closure will leave municipalities with, “their ability to enforce bylaws hindered and will seriously affect our customer service levels.”

According to Ms. Bishop, after July 1, there will be only eight court dates available to municipalities for the rest of year.

“Asking seven municipalities to share

Zephyr & Sandford The roof is completed! In spite of rain, Sandford Church now sports a roof the colour of new red maple leaves. Sunday service focused on shepherding, with Christ as the Shepherd.

Rev. Diane will be absent for two weeks on study leave. On May 22, Mr. David Armour - recently hired by the Mission and Service Department of the United Church - will be the guest at our joint service in Sandford at 11 a.m. One of our rising star young people will provide special music. The following week, Sunday, May 29, Deirdre Lawrence will conduct the service. Deirdre has a Masters in music and always brings a well-orchestrated message when she comes to us.

Our prayer list seems to get longer each week as more people have medical problems.

We hope that spring brings a renewal of health as well as new greenery.

The Meek family took part in the committal service for the late Ruth Ann. Bob and Evelyn hosted some family members overnight.

Sheila Richardson is attending the 50th reunion of the 1961 Wellesley Hospital nursing class. About 35 will attend this week, taking

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over ‘The Briers’ in Jackson’s Point. Wellesley Hospital no longer exists but the graduates do not forget.

Mary Dube reports a successful ‘Flag of Love Day’ Peace Festival at Zephyr Hall on May 4. Leah Daniels, Brent Buffan and Heavy Traffic performed free for the concert, which resulted in four boxes of food for Loaves and Fishes and $311.50 to send to civilians in Afghanistan. The motto is: ‘First you love. Peace will follow.’

I spent a week with my brother and sisterin-law in Point Pelee and Pelee Island, looking for birds and enjoying the changes that come with the arrival of spring. We took part in a function organized by resident Margaret Atwood and held at Pelee Island Winery - a combination of a birders’ awards night and an authors’ night.

The UCW will meet on May 26. Sharon Bognar will demonstrate the art of making a container garden.

On June 23, we will be visiting WindReach Farm.

And don’t forget the Pork Barbecue on June 2!

eight days is next to impossible,” she said.

Until now, Durham Region municipalities have had four days a month allotted to them. With the courtroom closure, these dates will be used by the Office of the Attorney General for more high profile cases, including offences covered by the Highway Traffic Act, such as stunt driving or driving without insurance.

Cases from other government ministries, including the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Finance, also take precedent over bylaw matters.

“Every level of government has a prosecutor,” Ms. Bishop said. “And at the bottom of the list is bylaw matters.”

During her presentation to council, Ms. Bishop made note of government downloading onto municipalities, which further complicates matters. Fire code offenses, for example, were formerly

dealt with through the office of the Attorney General but are now prosecuted at the municipal level.

“These types of cases shouldn’t be considered low priority,” Ms. Bishop said. “These are charges that effect the whole community and are serious, such as fire code violations.”

Ms. Bishop concluded her presentation by urging council to lobby the provincial government on behalf of the Region.

“This affects the whole Region, not just Uxbridge and we need a strong voice,” she said. “The obvious fact is we need hours to do the job.”

As of press time, Township Clerk Debbie Leroux and Bylaw Officer Andre Gratton were planning to attend a stakeholder’s meeting on Wednesday, May 18, in attempt to press for additional court dates for municipal matters.

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Better planning for retirement with new on-line tool from BMO Building on its Take Charge Of Your Retirement(TM) program, BMO Financial Group has announced the launch of a new on-line tool to help Canadians as they plan, save and prepare for their retirement. The Retirement Savings Outlook tool allows users to see where they stand with their retirement savings and whether they are on pace for a fully-funded retirement.

Canadians today are faced with many questions and uncertainties around their retirement, including recent changes to the Canadian Pension Plan; when to retire and how your retirement age affects income planning; and exactly how much money is needed to save for a secure retirement. According to a recent BMO survey, almost a quarter of Canadians do not know how much money they will need during their retirement. Others assume there is a ‘magic’ $1 million target that will assure them a comfortable retirement. The reality is that the amount needed for retirement varies depending on a number of factors, including your lifestyle and when you retire.

The Retirement Savings Outlook tool helps by providing a snapshot of an individual’s current financial situation along with a projected retirement outlook. It asks users a series of detailed financial questions to assess whether or not they are on track to meet their retirement expectations.

“By introducing this on-line resource, BMO is taking some of the guess work out of preparing for retirement,” said Caroline Dabu, Vice President of Retirement and Financial Planning Strategy, BMO Financial Group.

“One of the most helpful features of this tool is that it allows customers to have these results in hand as a starting point before sitting down with a financial planner. It enables a good discussion around potential issues and solutions for their retirement plan.”

In addition to the Retirement Savings Outlook tool, Canadians can get a clearer financial picture with any of BMO’s Smart Steps for Investing resources, including Retirement Planning Checklists. These tools can

help Canadians - whether they are two years or 20 years away from retirement - ensure they are taking the proper steps for a stable financial future.

About the Retirement Savings Outlook On-line Tool -Serves as an on-line, interactive tool that allows users to see if they are on track to meet their retirement expectations.

-Asks a series of detailed questions, including age, income, existing retirement savings and desired retirement age. Based on the information entered, the program creates a detailed, informative snapshot of a user’s current scenario and projected retirement outlook.

-Allows users to adjust key variables such as retirement age, savings and desired income in retirement to explore the various things they can do to fill the potential shortfall.

-Outlines the possible risks that can have an impact retirement, including inflation, healthcare costs and market fluctuation.

Empty nesters can enjoy a full calendar Being an empty nester provides the opportunity to start a whole new chapter of life: expanding social circles, travelling the world, or taking up new hobbies. But, a recent survey of Canadians aged 40+ suggests many baby boomers are feeling pressure to live up to this ideal and be active (86 per cent) and social (76 per cent).

Unfortunately, as boomers deal with changes like grey hair and dentures, many are feeling self-conscious about their image and their social lives are suffering as a result. In fact, two in five boomers (43 per cent) feel self-conscious about the way they look as they age and over three quarters (77 per cent) agree that feeling confident impacts their ability to be social.

“At a time when boomers should be reaping the benefits of their years of hard work, many are letting fears of becoming an ‘old timer’ get in the way of getting out and being social,” says image consultant, Anne Sowden, AICI, CIP. “It’s time to stop focusing on the negatives of aging and start projecting on the outside the way you feel on the inside.”

Here are Anne’s top tips to ensure you feel and look your best while enjoying the companionship of close friends: • Dress to impress:

Feeling as young as 20, doesn’t mean you have to dress that way. Adapt new trends to fit your age and personality.

• Smile: A healthy, bright smile can do wonders for the image you project and how you feel about yourself. Whether you have your natural teeth or dentures, it’s important to take care of them.

For example, denture wearers should be sure to soak their dentures in a cleanser, like Polident, and avoid brushing them with toothpaste. Having fresh breath and a healthy mouth can help give you the confidence to go out and meet new people.

• Have fun: Don’t take yourself so seriously! So what if you were born with two left feet or can’t manage to leave a restaurant without a stain on your shirt. Your friends are your friends for one reason: you. Stop thinking and enjoy!

Courtesy of News Canada

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Practice sun safety during the summer Many people aged 60 or older face a high risk for developing skin cancer. If you are in this age group, you grew up in a time when little was known about how too much sun could cause skin cancer and premature aging of the skin.

The truth is, it is never too late for sun protection. By protecting your skin from too much sun you can help prevent the onset of skin cancer and more sun damage to the skin. Keeping your skin healthy can help you enjoy your senior years to the fullest!

A small percentage of people taking over-thecounter or prescription drugs find that their skin becomes oversensitive to the sun. They can get serious skin damage including sunburn, blisters, rashes or swelling when out in the sun.

Some of the medications that may set off these reactions include antibiotics (tetracycline and sulfa

drugs), diuretics (water pills), anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, antidiabetic preparations and some acne drugs containing vitamin A or its derivatives. When a medication has been prescribed, check the common side effects with your doctor. For over-the-counter preparations, read the label and information leaflet to find out the possible side effects.

If you have an unusual reaction, check with your doctor.

Courtesy of the Canadian Dermatology Association

Province looking for seniors of note Each year, the Province celebrates the accomplishments of Ontario’s seniors through the Senior Achievement Award. Nomination forms are available for submitting the names of Ontarians age 65 and older.

If you know of a senior who deserves this honour, log on to www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards for more details about the selection criteria and nomination forms. You can also contact the Honours and Awards Secretariat at 1-877-832-8622.

The deadline for nominations is June 15.

Individuals can be recognized in categories such as the arts, community service, education, the environment, fitness and sport, humanitarian activities and keeping history alive. Recipients will be recognized at a ceremony with Lieutenant Governor David C. Onley at Queen’s Park this fall.

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Home starts evened out in April

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Home starts evened out in April Ontario preliminary Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of home starts across urban centres moderated for the first time in four months in April.

An estimated 65,600 residential housing units got started in the last month, down from 71,300 units in March. Both single and multi family home construction, which includes semi-detached, townhome and apartment dwellings, dampened activity in April.

For the year ending in April, new home con-

struction in Ontario urban areas is running at nine per cent above levels for the same period one year ago.

“Despite some moderation in April construction activity, starts continue to run above trend levels,”

said Ted Tsiakopoulos, CMHC’s Regional Economist. “More balanced resale markets and rising mortgage carrying costs will temper the pace of construction activity in the months ahead.”

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Print this page and put it on a clipboard. When you find a home that really interests you, mark the features you see and note their general condition on this list. Where choices are provided, check the box that best describes each home. If you don’t know the answer to a question, make sure to ask your Real Estate Sales Representative. (Some technical issues should be established by a home inspector.)

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Plumbing: copper pipes or other material; signs of leaks; recent repairs; age; meet current codes?

Water service: city supplied or well; if well, drilled or dug? Ever run dry? Water quality recently tested for potability? Capacity; age of pump; size of feeder line from well to house; water agreement?

Sewer or septic system: if septic, where is septic field?

Holding tank and system recently checked?

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Home ownership matters Home is the one place where we create an environment that’s all our own.

It’s also where we establish traditions, mold our family’s values and form our identity. But does it matter whether we own the home or not?

It does. As REALTORS®, we know that home ownership matters to people, communities and Ontario.

That’s why the Durham Region Association of REALTORS® is urging all local candidates running in the Oct. 6 Ontario Election to

support making home ownership more affordable.

For people, home ownership matters. Studies show that home ownership has a significant, positive impact on net worth. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports that the average Canadian home owner has a net worth of $377,000 versus a renter whose average net worth is $64,000. Homeowners can draw upon that net worth when they age, reducing the need for government assistance.

For families, home ownerships matters. According to a recent survey by IpsosReid, the overwhelming majority (94 per cent) of Ontarians, including those who rent, agree that owning a home provides a stable and healthy environment for raising a family.

For communities, home ownership matters. People who own homes are invested in their neighborhoods.

The same Ipsos-Reid survey showed that 82 per cent of Ontario homeowners say they have donated to charity; homeowners are much more likely to say they voted in the last municipal election than renters; and 35 per cent have volunteered in their community.

Finally, for Ontario, home ownership matters.

The provincial housing industry creates thousands of jobs and drives our economy. Last year, MLS® home sales generated $9.3 billion in consumer spending and created more than 80,000 direct and indirect jobs. Every home purchased in Ontario pumps $47,575 into the provincial economy for furniture, home improvements and other items.

As REALTORS®, we know from firsthand experience how important homeownership is to the people we work for, the communities we live in and the province we call home. That’s why the Durham Region Association of REALTORS® is urging all local candidates to support making home ownership more affordable.

Courtesy of Dierdre Mullen, President, Durham Region Association of REALTORS®

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Landscape your home and increase value A well–landscaped yard can provide a lot more than good looks.

Landscaping can also increase property value, offer home–energy savings and provide privacy and home security.

“We’ve all seen how a good first impression can move a buyer to take a closer look and be more willing to overlook shortcomings a property may have,” say Carlo Racioppo, broker/owner at Royal LePage Realty Plus. “However, landscaping goes beyond curb appeal and offers some added benefits as well.”

Property value: In contrast to many home improvements, the value of an investment in landscape improvement increases over time, since the growth and maturity of trees and shrubs continues to enhance aesthetic appeal. The value of an attractive landscape to the selling price of a home is often cited at between 10 and 12 per cent. However, a 2009 Virginia State University study concluded that design sophistication was the highest ranked factor to add perceived value of a home, followed by plant size. Thus, securing the services of a landscape design professional could optimize your return on investment.

Energy savings: Strategic placement of trees around your home can significantly reduce monthly utility bills. Deciduous trees, when placed

to shade windows that receive a lot of sunshine, can lower energy bills with a lower draw on air conditioning. Since deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter, the sun can shine in during the cooler months, serving to warm the house. To save on heating bills in winter, a thick evergreen hedge can block cold winds from robbing a house of heat.

Privacy and security: A thorny hedge at key points around a property provides a good deterrent to in-

truders. Prickly shrubs around windows can also ward off burglars, but be sure to trim back regularly since shrubs that have grown too tall can have the opposite effect. Trees and shrubs also serve to provide privacy in a yard and to block unwanted views outside your property.

More information on ways to boost the resale value of your home are available on-line at www.royallepage.ca.

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Local teacher recognized by province for contributions During a ceremony on May 4 at the Toronto Reference Library, Trent University alumna, Dawn White, received the Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence presented by Premier Dalton McGuinty and Minister of Education Leona Dombrowski.

Ms. White was hired in 2009 to work at Port Perry High School in the Special Education Department and she immediately immersed herself in the life of the school. She works very closely with the First Nations community and has brought Native stud-

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ies and special education together to infuse Indigenous pedagogy into the classroom. Ms. White also created the Indigenous Fusion Camp where environmental education is taught from Indigenous perspectives.

“Dawn was a passionately engaged teacher candidate and we are very proud that she has received this recognition,”

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said Dr. Jacqueline Muldoon, dean of the Trent School of Education and Professional Learning.

“She has made many terrific contributions to her students and her school and will continue to do so.”

The Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes educators and staff who are helping Ontario students realize

their full potential.

These awards were created by the McGuinty government in 2006 to celebrate teaching excellence in Ontario schools.

Seventeen Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence were handed out this year.

One hundred and twenty-five educators have received the award since their creation.

Canoe The Nonquon returns June 4 The Scugog Shores Museum is holding its 43rd annual Canoe the Nonquon on Saturday, June 4, in Port Perry. This important fundraiser helps to support the museum’s on-going work to preserve local heritage and provide great exhibits and events to the community.

Paddling participants pay a fee to race, but the fundraising doesn’t stop there! All racers are encouraged to find sponsors who will donate money to the cause in exchange for the paddler’s efforts on the water. This year, organizers are challenging local businesses and youth and school groups to enter a team or to help support participants by pledging their financial support.

Canoe the Nonquon is a 26 km canoe and kayak race that follows the winding curves of the Nonquon River, then on down the shoreline of Lake Scugog to finish in Palmer Park. The race is sanctioned by the Ontario Marathon Canoe Racing Association (OMCRA), but is for competitive and recreational paddlers alike. Participants race against the clock and can start any time between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. on the morning of June 4. This is a wellattended race with a long-standing history in the community. Amateurs and professionals, young and old, are encouraged to compete in a large number of competitive and recreational categories.

Be a race participant! Challenge fellow businesses to compete for

sponsorship dollars! Be the school class or youth group to raise the most sponsorship money! The three participants who raise the most money will receive great prizes valued at over $200.

Lead Sponsors this year so far include: Halibut Time, Brock’s and Carr McLean. Canoe the Nonquon is also supported by many local businesses who have contributed prizes for race participants or advertised in the museum brochure.

For more information on the Canoe the Nonquon race or the Scugog Shores Museum, contact Interim Curator Amy Barron at 905-985-8698 , ext. 103 or abarron@scugog.ca. For a complete list of events, log on to www.scugogshoresmuseum.com.

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THE LARGEST LOCAL SPORTS COVERAGE IN DURHAM REGION

Local ball players hit the diamonds for skills camp day Although Mother Nature has decided to hold back the nice weather for one more week, spring training for the players in the Port Perry and District Minor Softball Association (PPDMSA) is well underway. Association volunteers held their annual skills day camp on Saturday, May 14 - the official minor ball launch for 2011.

More than 40 players took to the diamonds at the waterfront. The ball players were ready with their gloves and bats in hand and the weather held off long enough to squeeze in some stretching and some basic skill development.

Participants attended a series of stations designed to hone their throwing and fielding skills - both pop flies and ground balls. The day wouldn’t have been complete without a lesson on how to run the bases and how to get to first base on a single!

The popularity of softball is on the rise once again and it provides kids with a great way to enjoy the summer season and learn a game that they can play for a lifetime. The association is always looking for people to assist with coaching and other team duties, and without the strong support of volunteers, players wouldn’t get to play ball.

There is currently one Mite team

(ages 9 and 10), and anyone who is available to set up the bases and assist is asked to contact Leanne Ashbridge ASAP at 905-985-9520. The players would certainly appreciate the help!

As with all sports associations, fundraising is one way to keep the costs down for participants. The Toronto Blue Jays are lending the PPDMSA a helping hand with special tickets to the Jays game against Boston on Saturday, June 11, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 per adult and $10 per child (under 14) and the association gets approximately $3 per ticket.

This is a great way to see a game at a reasonable price, so come on out, cheer on the Jays and support the ball players of Scugog Township. For more information, check the web site at www. portperrysoftball.com or call 905-9859520. There are also great golf and leisure coupons for sale, as well as coupons for Crabby Joe’s - a great Father’s Day gift for dad and the association!

And what would baseball be without great pitching?

If you think you’ve got what it takes, PPDMSA is offering a five-week pitching clinic, free of charge, on Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Carolyn Best diamonds. The clinic starts May 31 and runs to June 28. Come on out and test your skills.

Local youth converged on the diamonds at Joe Fowler Park for the Port Perry Minor Softball Association’s annual skills day held last weekend.

DAVE ROULSTON The Standard

And with the warmer weather just around the corner, everyone is invited out to the local diamonds to see what

the softball players have in store this summer.

PeeWee softball tournament comes to Port Perry this weekend JOHN BECK Special to The Standard

The Port Perry Power PeeWee Softball team welcomes seven other fastball centres from across Ontario to town this weekend, Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, to kick-off the 2011 season.

Teams from as far west as Brantford in the west and Ottawa in the east will invade Port Perry to participate in the two-day event that will feature 16 games at the Port Perry lakefront diamonds starting each day at 9 a.m. The A and B Finals are scheduled for Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

Come down to the lakefront and watch some great fastball by these 13- and 14-year-old boys. Barbecue

facilities will be running both days at the pavillion between the two diamonds and there will be some great raffle prizes. You can purchase draw tickets all weekend long and do not have to be present when the draw takes place. We will contact you.

Come out and support your hometown boys. The 13 Power team members are: Jacob Zaporozan, Jake Bricknell, Clayton Robinson, Jerret Johns, Ben Kerry, Matthew Burkholder, Sam Griffen, Brandon Till, Ryan Easterbrook-Beck, Josh Kelly, Spencer Bricknell, Jake Card and Kevin Matthews.

The Power’s weekend schedule is as follows: -Saturday, May 21 - 9:30 a.m. against Belleville (north lakefront diamond)

-Saturday, May 21 - 4:15 p.m. against Brantford (north lakefront diamond) -Sunday, May 22 - 9:30 a.m. against Napanee, one of Ontario’s top teams (north lakefront diamond) -Sunday, May 22 - 1:45 p.m. OR 3:30 p.m. for final playoffs.

Organizers would like to give special advance thanks to Dave Jackson at Schneiders for his extremely generous donation to the barbecue, and to Vos’ Independent and Sobey’s for the gift cards towards the food.

Port Perry’s PeeWee ball club would also like to thank their team sponsors - McKelvie Pro Maintenance and Snap Fitness.

Good luck this weekend, boys!

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High Performance TOM THEKAN The Standard

Mysteries unravelled Someone once said, “Make things as simple as possible, but not simpler.”

There are people, however, who like to go to the other extreme and make things so complex and involved that they spend most of their time and efforts unravelling the mysteries of training rather than actually doing it.

Then there are the ‘gurus,’ who jut love to make things mysterious and complicated so that you have to consult with them to obtain a true and complete understanding of the universe.

They even invent new and intimidating words that help to add to the intrigue, which are basically just old concepts with a new label. Undulating periodization, ramped sets, the conjugate method, compensatory acceleration ... to name just a few.

Feel lost and intimidate yet? Here are some handy guidelines: 1. The beginning. Always start at the beginning with a beginner’s program. Don’t start your program by trying to follow Sidney Crosby’s off-season training program or Lance Armstrong’s cycling program. You will FAIL. 2. Progression. Hydro poles are a simple example. Jog to the first hydro pole, walk to the next one.

Repeat until you’re uncomfortable. Then progress to jogging two hydro poles and walking one. Simple, but it works.

If you’re still using the five pound dumbbells after two months, you still don’t understand ‘progression.’

3. Variety. Running/walking are good activities, but we’re designed to do more than just that.

The body is also designed to skip, hop, jump, squat and lunge - and they all will improve your running. It’s all related.

4. Balance. Balance is the end result of variety. Improving your flexibility can improve your strength, and improving your strength can improve your endurance.

Training is kinda like nutrition - Variety = Balance. Guru not needed.

5. Consistency. Like I always say, a poorly designed program done consistently will yield better results than a well designed program done inconsistently.

Nothing will derail a program faster than being inconsistent.

6. Commitment. Find TWO training partners and make a commitment to each other. Rain or shine, hot or cold, and once you start you have to finish.

There is no mystique and there are very few mysteries to unravel.

Nike had it right all along: ‘Just do it.’

Tom Thekan is a strength and conditioning coach.

Never begin any exercise program without consulting your doctor.

TRADING RINKS FOR LINKS: The Uxbridge Bruins emerged from the den on Friday, May 13 for their annual golf tournament held at Mill Run Golf Club. (From left) Cam Stewart, John Miller, Head Coach Matt Muir, Ian Bell, Valerie Steptoe, Peter Ovens, Barry Parish and Dave Beare were among the Bruins staff taking part.

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

OCAA awards outstanding athletes The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) recently honoured its 2010-11 male and female athletes of the year as part of its Hall of Fame Gala at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.

Male athlete of the year Eric Smith (Ajax) of the Durham College men’s basketball team had a season to remember. He averaged a double-double in 20 regular season games, leading the OCAA with 432 points and 206 total rebounds. He scored at least 30 points in a game three times and surpassed the 1,000-point plateau for his career.

The law and security student was named the OCAA men’s basketball player of the year for his efforts.

“It feels great to be

named OCAA male athlete of the year,” said Smith. “It is amazing to be recognized for my hard work and talent on and off the court. I looked at the list of past recipients of the award, and it is quite an honour to be recognized among such great student-athletes.”

Smith earned 11 doubledoubles throughout the season, including one in an 84-76 victory over then No. 1 nationally-ranked Algonquin in February. It was Algonquin’s only loss during the regular season.

In Durham’s final six games, the OCAA firstteam all-star and Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) all-Canadian averaged 22 points and 10 rebounds per game. The Lords won five of six games

to finish with a regular season record of 15-5, good for second place in the OCAA East and the team’s first berth into the OCAA men’s basketball championship tournament in 12 years.

“We are extremely proud of Eric and this major provincial recognition he has earned,” said Ken Babcock, Durham College athletic director. “A very deserving award for an exceptional student-athlete.

To be selected for this award out of student-athletes from 30 colleges and universities across Ontario is quite an honour.”

Women’s volleyball student-athlete Landis Doyle of Humber College was honoured as the 2010-11 OCAA female athlete of the year.

Duplicate Bridge Club results The following are the winners of recent games played by the Scugog Duplicate Bridge Club: Wednesday, May 4 Afternoon 1st - Pat Cameron/Wayne Mouland 2nd - Jerry Dyer/Bob McCallum 3rd - Doug and Elaine Thiemann Evening 1/2 - Blake & Marie Vanderwater

1/2 - Jean & Wayne Mouland 3 - Wilma Petre/Sue Crawford Wednesday, May 11 Afternoon 1st - Pat Cameron/Wayne Mouland 2nd - Ann Orban/Ethel Weston 3rd - Shiela Patterson/Delaine Dyer Evening 1st - Sue Crawford/Wilma Petre 2nd - Marnie Harrison/Hugh Horn 3rd - Joan West/Ann Scott

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SCA to host golf tourney

From Corner 5

This spring, take a swing for the arts!

Join the Scugog Council for the Arts (SCA) for a fun day of golf on Friday, June 17, at Sunnybrae Golf Course. The scramble format tournament - the SCA’s first - begins at 1 p.m. and ends with a steak dinner and art auction.

Registration is only $100 per player until June 1 and $125 per player after the earlybird deadline. Registration includes golf, power cart, steak dinner and a personal gift.

Registration forms are available at the SCA office, 181 Perry St., Unit G-1 or on-line at www. scugogarts.ca. For more information, contact the SCA at 905-982-2121.

J. WALLY NESBITT The Standard

Mosport Speedway opens 2011 racing season May 21

HOT LAPS: The British Empire Motor Club kicked off the motorsports season at Mosport Speedway recently with the running of their annual Spring Trophy Races, held on May 7 and 8. Saturday night action on the Mosport oval starts on May 21.

J. WALLY NESBITT The Standard

Conservation officers promote safe boating required to possess a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

-In addition to taking the test to get a card, all new boaters are encouraged to take a boating safety course.

Be prepared -Be sure to carry the safety equipment legally required for your boat.

-Be familiar with the operation of your boat and know its limitations for passengers and gear.

-Check your equipment (winter storage can be hard on your gear).

Beware of cold water risks -Hypothermia is a serious concern, particularly in Ontario in May. -Even on warm spring days, being thrown into cold water is a life-threatening emergency if help is not nearby.

“Our members will be on the water during Safe Boating Awareness Week,” said Mr. Duncan. “I encourage all anglers and boaters to start now to help us make this an accident-free season.”

Anyone looking for more information about boating safety is encouraged to visit the Canadian Safe Boating Council web site at www.csbc.ca.

For more information about natural resources regulations and enforcement, please visit the OCOA web site at www.ocoa.ca or contact your local conservation officer.

The snow is gone, the blackflies are out and the May long weekend is here at last. For tens of thousands of Ontario boaters and anglers, it’s the first chance to get the boat into the water for another exciting season. It’s also a time to give some serious thought to making this summer a safe one on the water. With this goal in mind, the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) proudly joins the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) to mark North American Safe Boating Awareness Week, May 21 to 27.

“Our members actively enforce the laws regarding safe boating,” said OCOA President Mike Duncan, a conservation officer, angler and boater himself. “It is the responsibility of every boater to ensure that they enjoy their favourite activity safely.”

The OCOA and CSBC offer the following tips for safe boating: Wear your life jacket or PFD - PFDs save lives - but they have to be worn to be useful.

-Have enough life jackets or personal flotation devices (PFDs) on board for each passenger. It’s not just common safety sense ... it’s the law.

Don’t drink and boat -It is illegal and unsafe to consume liquor on a vessel unless your boat is equipped with sleeping, cooking and washroom facilities AND you are anchored.

-Never operate a vessel after consuming alcohol.

Take a boating course -All operators of recreational vessels in Ontario are

North Durham Ladies Lobball Stats 2011 - Week 2

Team Wins Jeff ’s BBQ 2 Crabby Joe’s 2 Snider Construction 1 Beamers 1 Timms 1 Mustangs 1 Precision Auto 0

L 0 0 1 1 0 1 1

Ties Pts 0 4 0 4 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 0

SCUGOG MENS SLOW PITCH LEAGUE INC. SENIOR - DIVISION OVER - 40 Team C.W. Coops Lakers Brooks Feed Stallions J.D. Truck Accessories Antrim House Logistics Transportation Bulldogs Corkys/Uxport Tools The Crushers Bandits

GP W 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 1 2 1

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T PTS 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 2 0 2

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For the past 261 days Mosport Speedway has sat dormant, quietly waiting for May 21 when the gates will once again swing open, welcoming the Speedway faithful to the 22nd season of stock car auto racing at ‘Canada’s Fastest Half-Mile Paved Oval.’

Over the past eight months some changes have been made around the Speedway, some obvious, others more subtle. To the longtime observer, the re-badging of the former Six Or Less division, now called Pure Stock, is of minor consequence. However, a relaxing of the rule book will allow imported car models to compete in the Mosport entry level class. Another notable change is the revised start time for Saturday night racing. The flag will now drop at 6 p.m. - a half hour earlier than in previous years - to accommodate families with younger children.

There have been multiple staffing changes at Mosport behind the scenes, beginning with the appointment of Glenn Butt as Speedway Director. The new Race Director was recently revealed - longtime oval track fan Rob Bichener - who will be taking over as Glenn’s second pair of eyes in the Control and Scoring Tower.

“I grew up around stock car racing. My dad took me to the old Pinecrest Speedway before I could walk,” said Bichener. “My background is more along the Spectator/Promoter lines. I know what I like to see when I come to the races and I believe that most fans appreciate the same things I do. It will be my job to keep the program moving along and to ensure that we put on a solid and entertaining racing spectacle for the fans each and every night.” **** The Speedway held a pre-season Test and Tune practice day on May 14, and while the weather was not conducive to any high-speed lapping, those in attendance were able to get a sneak peek at what may be in store for 2011.

Probably the most welcome news for local fans is the return of Darren ‘Kid’ Kearnan to the Mosport fold.

“When I saw that the Modifieds were going to race five times at Mosport this year, I decided to dig the old car out of the barn and get it ready,” explained Kearnan. “I will also be running the #55 Jessup Late Model at Kawartha and Mosport this year, so some nights I will be jumping from one car right into the other.”

Kearnan gets his first chance to challenge the Mosport circuit this Saturday, when the Late Models, the Sportsman and the Pure Stock cars will be joined by the Modifieds as the 2011 campaign gets underway. Spectator gates open at 6 p.m., with racing action starting one hour later.

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Every Monday * Euchre, 8 p.m., Tyrone Orange Hall, year round, info: Pat Van Dam 905-263-2592. * Latcham Centre, Senior’s Shuffleboard Club, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., drop in all seniors welcome. * Just For Today Al-Anon Family Group meet Port Perry United Church basement, 8 p.m., info 905-728-1020. * Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums welcomes new members and offers free lessons for both, Uxbridge Legion, 109 Franklin St., Uxbridge 8 p.m. info: Alex 905-649-1620. * 1st Port Perry Sparks, Prince Albert Hall, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 905-985-1422. * 4th Port Perry Brownies, Scugog Island Hall, (Demara and Island Rd.), 6 p.m. - 7:230 p.m., 905-985-4240. * 3rd Port Perry Guides, Port Perry United Church, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m., 905-985-6174. * Pineridge Chorus of Sweet Adelines rehearsal, 7:15 p.m., Uxbridge Music Hall, 905-8526327 Every Tuesday * Cruisn’ Classics Car Club ‘Cruise In,’ May 17 - Aug. 30, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Emmanuel Church, 1680 Reach St., Port Perry, May 31 Paper Product and Drive, Aug. 30 Food Drive Wrapup Cruise, rain date, Sept. 6, contact 905-435-5408. * Victory Christian Centre (Revolution) youth group, ages 12 and up,7:30 p.m., info: 905985-1346. * Teen Zumba, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Uxpool, ages - 13 - 18, 905-8527831, camps@town.uxbridge.on.ca * Port Perry Villa in conjunction with Durham Region Diabetes Network a FREE five-week workshop – Living Healthy with Diabetes from April 5 - May 3, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 15987 Simcoe St. * Mish Mash Dance Class, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., ages 9 - 12, 905852-7831 camps@town.uxbridge. on.ca * Bridge and Euchre, regular and bid, 1 p.m., Latcham Centre, Port Perry Seniors. * Sunderland Legion, Bingo, 7 p.m. * TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly,) Port Perry United Church, 6-8 p.m., info 905-9859454. * Euchre, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, Blackstock, year round, sponsored by the Cartwright Seniors. * Men’s Promise Keepers, 7 a.m., Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Reach St., Port Perry (across from arena). * The Port Perry Artists’ Association meets upstairs at Vos’ 7 p.m. * Durham Hospice Bereavement Support Group, 7-9 p.m., 14 Brock St. E., Uxbridge, free, all welcome, call Athanas 905-8524461 to register. * Port Perry Senior’s Gentle Exercise, 10:30 a.m., Latcham Centre, 905-985-4086. * Brock Township Public Library, Beaverton Branch, Fall Storytime, 10:30 a.m., three to six-year-olds.

Every Wednesday * #41 Port Perry Army Cadets training night, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Port Perry High School, info:

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www.41portperryrcacc.com * Port Perry Senior’s Chorus, 12:30 p.m., Latcham Centre. * Immaculate Conception Parish is offering a bereavement support group, meeting once a week for eight weeks, beginning Wed., Mar. 23, 1 p.m. welcome all faiths, info call Robin 905985-7071. * Friends Handicapable Ministry for men and women with disabilities, Trinity United Church, 20 First Ave, Uxbridge, info: Dr. Bill Fritz 905-852-6213 * North Durham Concert Band meets 7 p.m., R.H.Cornish School, new members welcome. * West Shore Village progressive euchre and refreshments, 905985-8660. * Port Perry Senior’s Watercolours, 11:30 a.m., Latcham Centre, (must purchase own supplies), 905-473-5405. * Port Perry Senior’s Crafts and Wood-carving, 9 a.m. * Brownies, Nestleton Community Centre 6:15 - 7:30 p.m., call Debra 905-986-1803. * AA Meeting, 8 p.m. Port Perry Goodtide Group, (speaker meeting, family, friends welcome) Port Perry United Church (basement) 294 Queen St., 905-7281020. * Scugog Duplicate Bridge Club games 1 p.m. afternoon, Prince Albert Community Centre, info: Leslie 905-982-1084. * Brock Township Public Library, Cannington Branch, Fall Storytime 11 a.m., three to six-year-olds. * Brock Township Public Library, Sunderland Branch, Fall Storytime 2:15 p.m., three to sixyear-olds. * Scugog Shuffleboard Club, Blackstock arena, 9:45 a.m. to noon and 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m., bring your lunch and join us, contact Sec. Nancy Bryans 905986-5530.

Every Thursday * Sparks level of Girl Guides, Blackstock United Church, 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. info: 905-9861803. * Guides level of Girl Guides, Blackstock United Church, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., info: 905-9861803. * Pathfinders level of Girl Guides, Blackstock United Church, 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. info: 905-986-1803. * Weekly Euchre, Prince Albert Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. * Weekly Euchre, Caesarea Hall, 7:30 p.m. * Sunderland Legion, Darts, 7:30 p.m. * Pickleball, 9 a.m. - noon, Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry. * ‘Write Nite’, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Coffee Culture, 14500 Simcoe St., Port Perry, bring pen, paper info: 905-985-8359.

Every Friday * AA Meeting, 8 p.m., Caesarea Community Hall, Reg. Rd. 57, (beside firehall), 905-728-1020. * Sunderland Legion, Partners Euchre, 7:30 p.m. * Sunderland Farmer’s Market (arena parking lot), 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. until end of October. * Brock Township Public Library, Cannington Branch, Fall Storytime 11 a.m., three to six-year-olds. * Brock Township Public

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Library, Beaverton Branch, Tales for Twos 10:30 a.m. two-yearolds.

Every Saturday Brock Township Public Library, Beaverton Cannington and Sunderland Branches, Drop-in Craft, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. all ages.

Every Sunday AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Port Perry Goodtide 12 step discussion group (alcoholics only) Port Perry United Church (upstairs), 294 Queen St., 905-728-1020. * Aquafit for Teens, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., ages 13 - 17, 905-852-7831 camps@town.uxbridge.on.ca

SPRING SALE: Randy Philips and Rudy Hart were joined by Carley Morris, Caroline Caballero, and Carley Cook of Fire City Flowers at the recent Port Perry Villa Spring Bazaar, which offered everything from plants to housewares and more.

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SERVING SCUGOG, UXBRIDGE, BROCK, MANVERS AND SURROUNDING AREAS

At Rest

At Rest

At Rest

At Rest HALL, Thelma

GOOSE, Arthur George

(Member Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419, Port Perry) Peacefully, on Monday, May 9, 2011, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, in her 92nd year. Thelma (nee Bardgett) of Port Perry, beloved wife of the late James Frank Hall. Loving mother of Linda (Warren), Susie (Bob), Danny, and David (Karen). Loved grandmother of Alyssa (David), Curtis (Kelly), and soon to be great grandmother of two.

She will also be lovingly missed by her extended family. The family of Thelma Hall will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, ‘McDermott-Panabaker Chapel,’ 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, 905-985-2171, on Thursday, May 19 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 2 p.m.

Private interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

(Former Councillor to the Chief of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation)

Suddenly, on Sunday, May 8, 2011, in Toronto, three days before his 59th birthday. Beloved son of the late Arnold and Sara Goose.

Loved brother of Beverley Goose (deceased) and Brenda Craig. Loving uncle and Godfather of Sandra and loving uncle of Chuck, Corey and Neilson and great uncle of Tara and Michelle. Father of Sarah and grandfather of Erin. The family of Art Goose received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, ‘McDermott-Panabaker Chapel,’ 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, 905-985-2171, on Wednesday, May 11 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life was held in the Chapel on Thursday, May 12 at 11 a.m. Interment Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

ROHRER, Oliver Wallace Peacefully, on Friday, May 13, 2011, at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 90. Oliver Rohrer of Nestleton, beloved husband of the late Mabel (nee Long). Predeceased by his sons Douglas in 1963 and Warren in 2007 and Warren’s wife Josephine in 2006. Son of the late Orland and Louise Rohrer.

Brother of the late Fred, Norman, Ivan, Ronald, Leona, and Ethelyn. Oliver will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. The family of Oliver Rohrer will receive friends at the Nestleton Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Church at 11 a.m. Interment St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Blackstock. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, 905-985-2171, to the Community Nursing Home Activity Fund, Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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At Rest

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ELSON, Stanley E. At Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, on May 12, 2011, in his 80th year. Remebered by his wife Rose, his children Marjorie (Brent) Mathers, Marie (Ron) Zeeman, Shirley (Dennis) Nicholls, Betty (Norman Calvert), and Arthur (Sally). Missed by 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Son of the late Ellwood and Isola Elson. Brother of Mansel (deceased), Arnold (deceased), Lionel, Nelda Morley, Alan, Shirley Leask and Earl. A memorial service was held on Sunday, May 15 at 1 p.m. at Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street, South, Uxbridge. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Gone but not forgotten.

HERMANN, Margaret Margaret was born to Abraham and Helena (nee Miller) Neufeld in a ‘darp’ (Mennonite settlement) near the prairie town of Aberdeen, Saskatchewan on March 4, 1921; she died in Port Perry, Ontario on May 10, 2011. Margaret was the beloved wife and partner of William (Bill) and wonderful mother of Brock, Terry (Dick), Grant (Donna) and Tam (Chris). She was the gentle and adored grandmother of Brandie, Holly, Jane, Rebecca and Jasper. She was predeceased by her nine sisters and brothers (Abraham, Helen, Isaac, William, Mary, Katherine, Daniel, Agnes, and George). Margaret came east to Toronto with her sister to work at the General Engineering Company (GECO), a munitions plant in Scarborough. She met Bill at an RCAF dance in Toronto and they married on June 1, 1945; together they built a rich and wonderful life with a wide network of family and friends. When Margaret and Bill both retired from the Scarborough Board of Education in 1983, they built a house in Port Perry, a perfect town to pursue a quieter life and be closer to their cottage on Buckhorn Lake, which they also built together. Both at home and at the cottage, Margaret shared her renowned hospitality and complete enjoyment of life with all who entered there. Kind, thoughtful, wise, endlessly fun, and with a unique instinct for style, we miss her terribly, but our Prairie Flower lives on within all who had the good fortune to know and love her. A reception to honour and celebrate Margaret’s life was held for Margaret and Bill’s relatives and friends at their home, 57 Carnegie Street, Port Perry, on Saturday May 14 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. In recognition of the caring and respectful medical care Margaret received, the family requests that donations be made to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation: www.pphfoundation.ca

At Rest BAILEY, Marilyn M. nee: Bray

With profound sadness the family of Marilyn M. Bailey of Blackstock announces her passing following a brief illness at the age of 70, on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Lakeridge Health, Whitby. Beloved mother of Sharon Benedikt of Napanee, Laurie Bailey (Tom McDonnell) of Bowmanville, and Janet Thomson (Jim) of Oshawa. Grandmother of Jamie Benedikt, Jeffrey and Sheri Zeidman and Ashleigh Taylor, and great grandmother of Alexis Bertrand. Daughter of Ruth (Leach) Bray and the late Jack Bray of Port Perry, and sister of Ronald (Lynda) Bray.

Marilyn was a long-time employee of Durham Board of Education as a custodian of Cartwright Central Public School. She was an avid gardener and accomplished craftswoman.

A Visitation was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry, 905-985-7331 on Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 3 p.m.

Reception followed.

In lieu of flowers donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Humane Society would be appreciated. On-line condolences can be made at www.lowandlow.ca LOW AND LOW FUNERAL HOMES

LAYCOCK, Douglas W. June 5, 1922 - May 11, 2011

Passed away peacefully after a short illness with family by his side at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Doug, dearly beloved husband of Doreen of Port Perry. Loving father of Judy Fowler, Gayle (Bob) Peck and Larry (Paula) Laycock. Proud grandfather of Tara, Drew, Janya, Brad and Megan and great grandfather of Damien, Tina, DoraLee and Jacob. A funeral service was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach St., Port Perry, 905-9857331 on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. No visitation was held prior to service time. A reception followed the funeral service.

Interment Thorton Cemetery, Oshawa. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca LOW AND LOW FUNERAL HOMES

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At Rest

DUNKLEY, Eileen Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the age of 87. Eileen, beloved wife of Herbert for 65 years.

Loving mother of Alan (Janet) and Elaine (Grahame) Newton. Grandmother of Jason, Elizabeth (Paul), Laura (Sampson) and Aimee (Christopher). Great grandmother of Finnley. A visitation was held at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach St., Port Perry, 905-985-7331 on Monday, May 16, 2011 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

A Funeral Mass was held at the Immaculate Conception Church, (1710 Scugog St., Port Perry) on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. In Eileen’s memory, donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca LOW AND LOW FUNERAL HOMES

SAMBROOK, Robert A. (Bob) Passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 10, 2011 at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry at the age of 77. Bob was the much loved husband and best friend of Carol for 54 years. Loving father of Dianne (Gord) and Linda (Darren) and proud grandfather of Evan. Dear brother of Ernie (the late Billie) and Dave (Ann). Bob retired from Kawneer Company after 38 years of service.

Family and friends called at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach St., Port Perry, 905985-7331 on Friday, May 13, 2011 from noon until 2 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Bob Sambrook was held in the chapel on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 2 p.m. A reception followed. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca LOW AND LOW FUNERAL HOMES

Legal Notice

Legal Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PETER GERARDUS NOTENBOOM (also known as GARY NOTENBOOM), DECEASED All claims against the Estate of Peter Gerardus Notenboom (also known as Gary Notenboom), late of the Township of Scugog, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, who died on October 30, 2010, must be filed with the undersigned on or before June 10, 2011. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said Estate, having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED at Port Perry, Ontario, this 12th day of May, 2011.

M. J. (Peggy) Roy Barrister and Solicitor MICHAEL L. FOWLER LAW OFFICE 175 North Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B7 905-985-8411 Solicitor for Adriana Pugh and John Notenboom, Estate Trustees

Retirement

Retirement

RETIREMENT

After 32 years of teaching, Judy Thompson (Jeffery) is ready to relax Please join us in a celebration of Judy’s career Thursday, June 16th, 4 pm-7 pm Cartwright Central P.S. Library $10 per person (food/gift) $5 per person (gift only) Please send to Teri Dennis c/o Cartwright Central P.S.

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Bill McLean In loving memory of our dear husband, dad and poppy who left us suddenly May 22, 1996.

As time unfolds another year, Our memories keep you ever near, Sharing thoughts of times together, Keeps you in our hearts forever.

Sadly missed and loved forever Doreen, Larry, Joanne, Ashley, Stacey, Melissa JANICE MARGARET LOVERING The best mother, grandmother and friend, who passed away May 22, 2010.

Our lives go on without you, But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartaches, When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent the tears that fall, Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us, Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone, We could always count on you.

The special years will not return, When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts, You will walk with us forever.

Always loved and forever in our hearts, Denna, Richard and Calista

In Loving Memory of Vince Criscione Beloved Husband and Father July 15, 1972-May 20, 2010 This month brings back with sad regrets It brings back a day we will never forget You were taken away without saying goodbye But our memories of you will never die We miss you more than anyone knows As each day passes the emptiness grows The tears we shed, we can wipe away But the pain in our hearts will always stay No one knows the grief we bear When the family meets and you’re not there You left us suddenly, your thoughts unknown But you left us memories we’re proud to own.

Loving you always, Your girls Karin, Addison and Jayden LOVERING, Janice Margaret In loving memory of a dear daughter who passed away May 22, 2010.

I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m fine, I’m following the path God laid for me, I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, To laugh to love to work or play, Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that place at the close of day, If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too, will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tommorrow, My life’s been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief, Don’t lenghthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

Always remembered by Mother and Sisters Heather, Arlene and brother Philip

In loving memory of a special angel Janice Lovering

August 23, 1955-May 22, 2010 If tears could build a stairway and thoughts a memory lane I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again No Farewell words were spoken No time to say good-bye You were gone before I knew it And only God knows why.

My heart’s still active in sadness And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you No one can ever know. But now I know you want us, To mourn for you no more, To remember all the happy times Life still has much in store.

Since you’ll never be forgotten, I pledge to you today A hallowed place within my heart Is where you’ll always stay.

God knows why, with chilling touch, Death gathers those we love so much, And what now seems so strange and dim, Will all be clear, when we meet Him. Sadly missed by Mark, Noel and Christy, Denna and Rich, Pat and Family, Margaret and Family, Murray and Family and especially her grandchildren Hunter, Christian and Calista

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Damon Fewer

Nov. 23, 1995 - May 22, 2007 In the four years that have come to pass, One notion has been ever so clear.

Time does not heal all of our wounds, So evident at this time of year.

A challenge presented, a gauntlet to run your absence has given us these.

A new path to follow, along with a past, Our memories rooted deeply as trees.

Hour of darkness to beacon of hope, Past to present is a line that can blur, We take you with us wherever we go, The bond of a family, our love to endure.

All our love always, we miss you dearly, Mom, Dad, Aaron and Paige For memorial candles/tributes www.damon-fewer.memory-of.com

LOVERING, Janice loving sister and aunt who passed away May 22, 2010.

I miss our sewing days, I miss our daily calls, But we miss you most of all Love, Heather, Doug Alaina, Brandon Sean and Alissa

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NEW TO YOUR COMMUNITY OR RECENTLY HAD A BABY?

Pets for Sale

For Rent

RARE, beautiful and loving calico sphynx cat. Two years old and registered with the CFA. Cali LOVES her people but other animals upset her tummy. Must go to a home where she is the only cat. Asking $800.

If you are looking for a devoted companion who loves to cuddle day and night, call 905-9851401.

BRIGHT THREE bedroom bungalow, close to downtown, hardwood floors, one four-piece, and one two-piece bath, laundry, no smoking, $1,250 plus utilities, first and last, 905-9858439.

For Rent BACHELOR apartment in Port Perry, heat, hydro, water, air conditioning, fridge, stove included, parking, private entrance, sunporch, absolutly no smoking, no pets, 905-985-3907.

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Our Representatives will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful information about your new community.

Attention Business Owners: Find out how your business can reach new customers.

Call Welcome Wagon

Lynn 905-985-1008 Audrey 905-982-8828 www.welcomewagon.ca

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The Piano Inn and Café New Gluten Free Menu Custom Celebration Cupcakes Private Dining Room Extended Summer Cafe Hours Online Inn booking www.pianoinn.ca The Piano Café 217 Queen St., Port Perry Lost

KAREN E. HUNT, C.P.E. -ELECTROLYSIS Permanent hair removal.

Call now for your confidential complimentary consultation, 905-9859085. Member of E.A.O. and C.F.E.C. Waxing also available.

LOST IN DOWNTOWN Port Perry in the winter, blue cameo pendant ‘Dad, Mom and Baby’.

Sentimental value, reward if found and returned to 905-8319733.

Financial

Financial

Tom Rowett, B.A.; Karsten Doose, CFP; Anita Van Zeeland, FTA

Computerized Accounting and Tax Prep Life Insurance • Annuities RSPs • RIFs • GICs • ING • Mutual Funds Financial & Estate Planning

Best GIC Rates From 40+ Banks

1 Yr. 2 Yr. 3Yr. 4 Yr. 5 Yr. 10 Yr. 2.12% 2.51% 3.00% 3.25% 3.56% 4.00% OAC. E & OE Minimums may apply.

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One Financial Group Inc.

NEWLY RENOVATED one bedroom basement apartment for rent, clean and bright, walkout to yard, includes all appliances, laundry, and utilities, downtown Port Perry, non-smoker, no pets, $850/month, call 905-213-8987.

IMMACULATE three bedroom, main floor apartment for rent, walk to downtown Port Perry and enjoy the large, landscaped backyard, all appliances, including washer/dryer, and utilities included, no pets, no smoking, $1300/ month, 905-213-8987.

UXBRIDGE - four bedroom bungalow on large acerage, two car detached garage, two - four-piece bathrooms, new furnace, brand new appliances, pets welcome, $1,250 month plus utilities, available June/July, 416-5877469.

STORAGE UNITS Starting from $85/M

DOWNTOWN Port Perry, one bedroom apartment, available May 1, suitable for single mature female, appliances and utilities included, nonsmoking, $490 month, reply to: Box 56B, c/o Scugog Standard, 94A Water St., Port Perry, ON L9L 1J2

STORE & GO 905-985-9746

Standard Classifieds ldavie@thescugog standard.ca

Is your home-based business outgrowing your home? New, modern workspaces for rent. Now Leasing Buildings 3 and 4 for Spring 2011.

Uxbridge Technology Square Call 416-301-0016 Help Wanted

Help Wanted

MATURE, part-time sales person for retail business, hours not suitable for student, electrical, plumbing experience required, reply to Box #57 The Scugog Standard, 94A Water St., Port Perry, ON L9L 1J2

PART-TIME driver needed for Island Taxi, call for more information, 905985-8294.

JAM E S D I CK CONSTR U CTI ON, lube technician, mechanically inclined, (Brechin area), call between 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., 705-426-1571

Best Mortgage Rates from 33+ Banks

Var. 50/50 3Yr. 4 Yr. 5 Yr. 2.30% 2.87% 3.35% 3.64% 3.95% Patrick Besteman, Mobile Mortgage Agent Cell: 905-233-4935 • 36 Water St., Port Perry Rates subject to change. Rates as of 05/16/2011

Coming Events

Coming Events

Gently used baby/kids stuff!

Premium 2nd shopping May 21st at the Pickering Recreation Centre.

2 for admission with this ad.

SHOP & SAVE. Call 416-662-5332 Email info@themomtomomsale.com

WANTED: Permanent part-time sales associate at Dana’s Goldsmithing. See full job posting on kijiji. Drop off your resume to me, Kerry...186 Queen St. Port Perry or send to kerry@danas.ca.

Coffee Culture Café & Eatery

in Port Perry requires an Assistant Manager. Must have strong leadership skills, food and beverage experience, be self-motivated and committed to maintain excellent customer service and efficient cost controls. Apply within, 14500 Simcoe St.

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Wanted

Hospital auxiliary plays ‘tag’

Wanted

WANTED

List your yard sale in SATURDAY, MAY 21, 8:30 a.m., Chester Cres., (by Beer Store).

12 EDINBOROUGH AVE., Port Perry, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., three families, lots for everyone.

SAT. MAY 21, 8 a.m. noon, toys, woodburning stove, books, household items, small appliances, 11 Caleb St., Port Perry.

MULTI-FAMILY yard sale, Saturday, May 21, furniture, household, garden items, 123 Earl Cuddie Blvd., Port Perry.

HUGE GARAGE SALE, Sat. May 21, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., 172 Reach Industrial Park Dr., (behind Woodtech), rain date Sunday, May 22.

SAT. MAY 21, Sun. May 22, 3951 Proutt Rd., Nestleton, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., household items, antiques, toys, miscellaneous.

AMBER COURT, Port Perry, Sat., May 21, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., household items, dishes, harvest table, bench top drill, ‘Jack Dennett’s chair,’ collectibles, something for everyone.

SAT. MAY 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 20300 St. Christopher’s Rd., turn left at Nestleton Store, right on 57, left on St. Christopher’s end of road, waterfront, moving sale, everything has to go, furniture, clothing, reasonable prices, some free - follow signs.

4040 EDGERTON ROAD, Blackstock, Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

PLANT, BAKE and yard sale, Saturday May 28, Nestleton Hall, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., sponsored by Pine Ridge Garden Club.

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., 350 Lorne St., multi-family, toys, books, antiques, CDs, miscellaneous.

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., household and garage items, craft supplies, collectables and art, 16 Coryell St., Seagrave.

FRI. MAY 20, Friday to Monday, nic nacs, tools, furniture, claw bath tub, car parts, rain or shine, 311 Reg. Rd. 21 (Utica), Port Perry.

MULTI-FAMILY, barbecue, books, records, perennials, jewelery loads of other items, Mabel’s Rd. (Scugog Point) N., Nestleton, May 21, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 20, noon - 7 p.m., Sat., May 21 8 a.m. - 11 a.m., 12161 Simcoe St., (corner of Little Britain Rd.), golf clubs and bags, stereos, bicycles, movies, bunk beds, single bed, other fine furniture, electric fireplace, miscellaneous household items, lawn trimmer, weed wacker, lawn aerator, well maintained 22’ vintage travel trailer with new ires, new hot water tank, hauls well.

Seagrave United Church

ANNUAL YARD SALE On the property of Len and Betty Somerville 21300 Simcoe St., Seagrave

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 10 and 11 Donations of sale items gladly accepted.

Large items can be picked up

905-985-3595

U.C.W. BAKE SALE FRIDAY AT 9 A.M.

Fine quality Furniture and accessories for consignment.

905-982-2001 Email photos to taylorcompanyinteriors@gmail.com

Wanted to Buy WILL PAY CASH $75 & up for SCRAP CARS & TRUCKS CALL RAY 905-985-8707

Wanted to Buy BUYING ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES Costume jewellery, old buttons, pottery, figurines, post cards, Singer treddle sewing machine cabinet, doll and chil-

Work Wanted DO YOU NEED a parttime companion, someone to help with light duties, shopping, appointments, etc., references supplied, call 905-985-0683.

dren’s

furniture,

call

before your yard sale, DORSEY

ANTIQUES

(family business since 1978), 705-277-3615.

Work Wanted

Thinking of Painting?

Spring Clean up?

Call JB CONTRACTING Painting * Renovations * Tile * Plumbing * Electrical * 705-277-3615 Ask for JOHN

JC ENTERPRISES

• Automotive, small engine and marine repair.

• Odd jobs around the house and yard.

Call John Cordner at

905-985-4912 or 905-410-4912 For Sale

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The Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry will be holding its annual Tag Days Thursday, June 2 to Saturday June 4. Volunteers in coral smocks will be canvassing at selected locations in town asking for your support of the Port Perry hospital and they are hoping that the community will be at least as generous as in past years.

Tag Days are a major fundraiser for the auxiliary and they require an army of volunteers to make them successful.

Approximately 125 time slots must be filled during the three days of the campaign, with some volunteers filling at least one time slot per day. Other volunteers spend all three days travelling in their cars picking up money collected, some stay back

to count and roll the numerous coins and bills.

Still others begin their day at about 7:30 a.m. to make sure boxes are ready for the first shift of canvassers, to troubleshoot when problems arise and to make quick phone calls when more volunteers are needed. These are long and busy days.

This year, we have committed to purchasing the following for the hospital: - two fetal heart monitors for the New Life Centre; -one wireless fetal heart monitor system; -two beds with floor pads; -seven specialty sleep surfaces; -three medication carts; and -one replacement washer/disinfector.

There are always other

new or replacement items needed by the Port Perry hospital so, as fundraising progresses, the auxiliary continues to work with Lakeridge Health to best equip our hospital with what doctors, nurses and patients need the most.

Canvassing can be fun. Volunteers get to talk and joke with many lovely people who come by to donate. They can also meet neighbours and friends they haven’t seen for a while or maybe just enjoy some pleasant spring weather and there is always plenty of fun to be had behind the scenes.

Whatever the outcome of the three-day Tag Days campaign, the auxiliary truly appreciates the ongoing support of the community and looks forward to seeing everyone on Tag Days.

Tour the lagoons this Saturday Durham Works Department, Scugog Lake Stewards and Kawartha Conservation are offering tours of the Nonquon River Wastewater Lagoons this Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

At the event, residents will be able to view displays on the key objectives, servicing options, and the next steps in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to plan for additional wastewater treatment capacity to service the Port Perry Urban Area, which was initiate in October of last year.

The Nonquon River Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) is located at 1730 Scugog Line 8 just west of Simcoe St. Durham Works has planned an interesting program for your whole family and the Lake Stewards are contributing a large ATV and farm trailer so that

visitors can take a tour of the lagoons in comfort. Come out and be amazed at how efficiently nature works.

Within the next year or so, solutions will be proposed for dealing with excess ammonia discharge and the expansion of treatment capacity.

Concerned citizens are encouraged to come out and become knowledgeable about the existing physical plant, the current Environmental Assessment (EA) process and the possible and most cost effective solutions that are being considered. Representatives from both Durham Region Works and the company charged with conducting the EA will be on hand to inform, receive input from visitors and answer any questions.

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To solve the Kids Sudoku Puzzle every number from 1-6 must appear in: Each vertical columns, Each horizontal row and each 2 x 3 boxes. No number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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by Judith Kramer ACROSS 1 Der ___ (Adenauer monicker) 5 Academy enrollee 10 Eastman innovation 14 “Androcles and the ___” 15 Farewell to the French 16 Cookie with three parts 17 “___ Wonderful Life” 18 Mailroom stamp 19 Gather, as crops 20 Speedy bird?

23 Seoul brother?

24 Bully’s comeback 28 “Cabaret” first name 30 Forgot to put in 31 Sigma neighbor 34 A remote function 36 “ ___ my Annabel Lee “ (Poe) 38 Kit ___ (candy bar) 39 First day of a fall mo.?

40 “Sweeney Todd” locale 45 Brutal ending?

46 Become the landlord of 47 Brief moment of time (Abbr.)

49 Certain weasel 50 Heap kudos on 54 Driver’s alternative 58 Coin across the Atlantic 61 Self- challenging words 62 Chore list heading 63 Uncle of Joseph 64 “Secret ___ Man” 65 It’s felt in gyms 66 Things to obey 67 Long-gone birds 68 Announcements at LAX DOWN 1 ___ and a promise 2 Printing process, briefly 3 “___, With Love” 4 Bicuspid coating 5 Concerto’s extended solo passage

To solve a Sudoku puzzle every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: Each of the nine vertical columns, Each of the nine horizontal rows, Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes.

Remember no number can occur more than one in any row; column or box.

6 Call it ___ (stop working) 7 Some Morse taps 8 “That’s disgusting!”

9 “Gran ___” (popular racing game) 10 Jackie Robinson wore it 11 Anger 12 Bucolic expanse 13 Clean the kitchen floor 21 Unsophisticated person 22 “All’s ___ in love and war” 25 Keanan of “My Two Dads” and “Step by Step”

26 “I Love Lucy” name 48 “No way that’s true!”

27 “Doctor Dolittle” star 51 Has left for lunch, e.g.

Murphy 52 Libya’s Gulf of ___ 29 Seek permission for 53 Jackets with wide lapels 30 “Come here ___?”

55 “Othello” home wrecker 31 Annie Oakley’s firearm 56 Scott in a Supreme Court 32 More robust-looking case 33 Late hr.

57 “A diller, a dollar, a ___ 35 What a steamroller clock scholar” flattens 58 It’s electric, perhaps 37 Wishful 59 “Made in the ___” 41 Narrow shoe size 42 Acquired family member 60 Uncooked 43 Vivacious wits 44 Prefix meaning “trillion”

ARIES (March 21-April 19): This is a favourable time for financial or business planning. You are likely to be more attracted to luxury items or things that increase your personal attractiveness. Read the fine print before you sign.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Better able to concentrate, you will be able to get a great deal accomplished. Do something special to improve your appearance. Attend a movie or a play or enjoy fun times with friends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A good time to do research or study alone, you could learn something you must keep secret. Lend a helping hand to a family member, but give yourself time and space to recharge your batteries.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):A great networking cycle, you can make important business connections. Communicate with groups who share your interests and goals. The waves of attraction could flow between you and a former friend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are in a perfect position to achieve career recognition and success. Demonstrate your skills and talents to people in positions of power. Your ability to charm will sell your ideas and products VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get together with people from the neighbourhood and plan a yard sale. You or your child could be admitted to a university. A legal matter may be settled on your behalf. Good news comes for a distance

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Finances work in your favour, but do not make snap decisions involving money. Apply for a loan or receive some other type of financial help. Relationships are more intense than ever.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):If you are single and would like to meet a partner, try speed dating. If you are in a relationship and thinking about setting the date, this is a good month.

Your circle of friends continues to widen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your workplace is challenging, but you have plenty of energy to complete the tasks. Do what you can to improve teamwork. If you do your part, others will be inspired to follow. Avoid overindulgence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):Enjoy friends, leisure-time activities and social events. Do things you consider fun and enjoyable. Your personal creativity is stimulated.

Share ideas and artistic projects with your children.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Work on a redecorating project that will make your home more attractive. Strengthen family ties. Invite your parents over for a home cooked dinner.

Keep the lines of communication open.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you cannot take a week’s vacation, enjoy a weekend away. You will need new scenery to refresh your spirit. Get-together with neighbours and siblings. Keep your personal journal up-todate.

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Scugog studio hosts summer camps

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Looking for something creative and exciting for the kids to do this summer?

Scugog Studio of Performing Arts will be offering a series of three week-long camps for children ages five to 12. There will be two age groups per session - five to seven and eight to 12 - so children can learn and have fun with their peers.

The first camp, Dance Explosion, is July 11 to 15. This five-day high-energy camp packs loads of creativity with the exploration of Acro, Hip Hop, Jazz and Musical Theatre; crafts; outside time and an afternoon of swimming.

The kids will work on a presentation for parents at the end of the week.

The second session, July 18 to 22, is Acting Up, a five-day exploration of acting using various theatre games and exercises. In addition, campers will enjoy crafts, spend some time outside playing and an afternoon of swimming.

The final camp, July 25 to 29 is All Singing, All Dancing, All Acting, and is exactly what the name of the camp says

it is. Kids will spend their week exploring the arts through acting, dance and song, and combining the three arts into a showcase at the week’s end. As with the other sessions, campers will have an afternoon of swimming and some outside time, though the bulk of this camp will concentrate on exploring the arts.

Camps run from, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, with early drop off and late pick up available for those parents who require it.

The cost of the camp is $175 plus HST per week, although a special ‘Triple Camp Package’ is available for kids who want to enroll in all three sessions.

‘Always for the Kids’ is the motto at the Scugog Studio, and that extends to the camps, which are all about kids having fun and learning in the process.

To reserve a spot for you child, call 905-982-8834 or email jfoote@powergate.ca. There will be a maximum of 20 children per session and all camps accept registrations on a first come/first served basis.

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The Mariposa Folk Festival has boosted its already exciting line-up with the addition of eight more acts - and more announcements are expected in the coming weeks.

Included in the newest additions is a surprise artist, but the festival will only disclose the mystery when the stage host makes the announcement. This artist will perform just before the festival headliner, Emmylou Harris, goes on stage.

The other seven artists added to an already star-studded bill are Yeshe, David Celia, David Myles, Eh?!, Michael Pickett, Wendell Ferguson and Katherine Wheatley and Richard Knechtel.

“Mariposa is full of great musical surprises, whether it’s the discovery of wonderful artists you didn’t know before or the surprise appearance of a renowned performer you didn’t expect,” said Artistic Director Mike Hill. “We have booked a mystery artist to perform just before Emmylou Harris takes the stage, and I think it’s going to be pretty exciting surprise for the audience.”

Mariposa Folk Festival takes place July 8 to 10 at Tudhope Park in Orillia, on the shores of beautiful Lake Couchiching.

Audience camping is available at nearby Burl’s Creek Family Event Park.

Tickets are on sale now at www.mariposafolk.com. Prices go up May 1. Kids 12 and under are admitted free. There is discounted pricing for youth and young adults.

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Jeff Taylor Trio at Jester’s Court If you purchased tickets for the Port Perry Film Festival that was to be held the weekend of May 26 to 29, the event has been cancelled by the organizers.

Ticketholders can get their refund at the Town Hall 1873 Box Office during regular business hours.

The Scugog Council for the Arts (SCA) Awards Night is May 31, at 7 p.m., at Hope Reformed Christian Church (14480 Old Simcoe Rd., Prince Albert).

Each year, the SCA celebrates Scugog’s creative community with the Community in the Arts Awards.

New this year are will be the announcement of winners in the Literary, Songwriting and John Crocker Student Film categories.

Now that the fabulous new Scugog Memorial Public Library has re-opened its doors, program and events are starting up again. On right now in the Kent Farndale Gallery is the photo exhibition ‘Then and Now,’

featuring pictures of bygone days next to shots of the same scenes and structures today. ‘True Grit,’ rated 14A, will be showing on Thursday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m., in the new state-ofthe-art Rotary Community Room. A discussion - led by Michael Winn Johnson, a graduate of York University’s BFA film program - will follow. Join the Monthly Book Club meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. The book for May 26 is ‘Through Black Spruce’ by Joseph Boyton. No registration is required and anyone who has read the book is welcome to participate. Extra

copies are available at the Information Desk. You are encouraged to go green by bringing a reusable mug for your beverage.

Lynn Mcdonald brings you the ‘Jeff Taylor Trio’ upstairs at Jesters on Queen St. in Port Perry on May 29 at 7 p.m.. The amazing Jeff is on violin, Chris Kettlewell on bass and Arch Rockefeller on guitar. Lynn has been bringing jazz regularly to Jesters as part of a ‘Jazz at Jesters.’ Tickets are $15.

E-mail Lynn at lynnjazzvocals@yahoo.ca.

The last in the Spring Lecture Series at the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre and Archives is ‘The Oseburg Ship: Viking Burials in Norway’ on May 29 at 1 p.m.

The centre is located on Reach St. in Port Perry on the second floor. One of the greatest Viking finds ever is the ninth century Oseburg ship burial in Norway. The ship has miraculously survived until today along with two female skeletons.

DANCING TO THE TOP: These Dorothys from Dedicated to Dance - Sarah, Karley, Olivia B and Olivia K - competed this past weekend in the Starcatcher Competition in Toronto, winning gold. This group of local five-year-olds and other groups and individuals from Dedicated to Dance have qualified for Nationals in July.

LISA HADDEN The Standard Who were these women and what can we learn from the ship’s artifacts? Come and hear more.

The cost is $5, which includes light refreshments and gallery admission.

Popular music festival returns to Port Perry If you are a music lover, mark Saturday, July 30, on your calendar as the Port Perry Music Festival celebrates its sixth edition.

The festival, which is produced by the Durham Region Music Society, has featured some stellar performers in the past and this year’s line-up promises to be a great one.

Some of the confirmed acts include the Mother Jones Band with Jerome Tucker and Richard Greenspoon, the Terry Blankley Band, the Payday Loners, Howard Ross and Juno Award winner Jack de Keyzer.

This rain or shine concert, which will be presented in Port Perry’s Palmer Park, starts at 1 p.m. and runs to 6 p.m. and is open to the public. If the weather refuses to cooperate, the bands will move inside to C.W. Coop’s.

This year’s festival will also include after-parties at Salvatore’s and C.W. Coop’s starting at 8 p.m., with both venues featuring live music.

Admission to the concert in the park is free and open to all ages.

Salvatore’s after-party will feature Jack de Keyzer with the Mother Jones Band. Limited VIP tickets are available at a cost of $20 by calling 905-985-4998. Advance tickets are recommended to assure seating for this show.

C.W. Coop’s will feature a number of acts. Your donation of any amount at the door will be your admission to this event with all proceeds going to Lakeridge Health Port Perry.

If you would like to be a volunteer, a sponsor or have a band that would like to perform, please call 905-9854998 for more information.

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Despite Gibson, critic gives a dam about The Beaver THE BEAVER (***)

something other than what it appears to be (though nobody’s business), but when reviewing a film I must set aside personal Much has been said and written about issues with artists and focus on what they The Beaver in the months leading up to have given us. its release. In fact, the film was ready last I was among the legions of critics who fall but the studio - fearful of the impact admired his film The Passion of the Christ of Mel Gibson’s rapidly dropping popu(2004), believing it to be a stunning work larity on its box office success - pulled it of art, told with immense courage and not

by John Foote off the slate, even though there was talk one bit anti-Semetic. His next film was his performance could land him an Oscar Apocalypto (2006) and again he delivered nomination for best actor. the goods with a powerful action film set in the world Gibson has never been nominated for his performanc- of the Incas thousands of years ago, told with blazing es, though one must remember, he won an Academy speed and startling imagery. Since then he has been in Award for directing the Scottish epic Braveherat (1995) trouble. and he deserved to win again for his brutal masterpiece The Beaver is not going to do anything to erase his biThe Passion of the Christ (2004). zarre off-screen behaviour, but it will make it clear that His behaviour off-screen has compelled a lot of peo- Gibson can still deliver a fine performance. Let’s face it, ple to close the door on him in Hollywood and, now, Mel Gibson was always a movie star first, actor second. more than ever, stories about his prejudice towards Jew- That he became a fine director was something of a shock ish people are coming out it seems weekly. I would be to everyone in the business. lying if I said the anti-Semitic accusations do not alarm Gibson was always a very good actor, never a great me and that hideous phone call to his ex-girlfriend was one, although his performance in Lethal Weapon (1987) was extraordinary and he was not out of place as Hamlet (1990) for Italian master Zefferelli’s leaneddown version.

In The Beaver, Gibson plays Walter, a man so deeply depressed he has pushed his family away from him and destroyed his once-lucrative business. Walter is at the wall, at the point where he must decide whether to live or end his life. His wife, Meredith (Jodie Foster), has no idea what to do with him and, despite still loving him, throws him out of their home.

Distraught, Walter checks into a hotel and attempts to kill himself, but he is interrupted by a hand puppet, a beaver, who we realize at once has been narrating the film.

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Realizing the beaver speaks his thoughts (his deep and honest thoughts), he allows the puppet to be his voice and begins to re-assemble his life, although gets more than a bit of opposition from those around him.

This is not a study of man becoming a ventriloquist - as we always see Gibson speaking the words for the beaver - but of a terribly depressed man who is trying to claw his way back into life, and finding deep within himself (and through the love and understanding of his family) the courage to continue living.

Gibson is brilliant in the role, looking haggard, courageously throwing vanity aside and allowing himself to look terrible in the part. His eyes are those of the damned - a person who has given up on life - with no shine or sparkle in them.

To his credit, Walter slowly finds the sparkle again, and begins to change and evolve as a person. It’s the sort of performance that could have easily gone very wrong, but it never does here. Gibson approaches the role naked (metaphorically) and gives himself over to the character. There is no acting here to be seen. Gibson inhabits Walter and the beaver with such authenticity I found myself forgetting who he was from time to time.

Jodie Foster’s direction of the film works for what she is going for, though from time to time I felt I was watching a very good TV film. This used to be an insult but given the high quality of work being done in television, HBO in particular, it is not intended as such. What I mean is that Foster does a fine workmanlike job on the film. Nothing flashy, she has perhaps made the decision to give the film over to her actors and allow them to drive the story.

It is a very bizarre concept but, with Gibson’s performance, well worth the view. You will not come out thinking any differently about Mel Gibson and his silly behaviour, but you may recognize his talents in front of the camera.

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