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to immortalize Lucy Maud in new statue DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

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Scugog business helps out Alberta BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: When Anita Turchin pulls into the province of Alberta later this month, she’ll be bringing along the hope and donations of hundreds of Ontarians, including many from North Durham. Working with the Red Cross through her organization Helping Families Across Canada (HFAC), the Cobourg, Ontario resident recently took up a clothing drive to help support Alberta residents affected by the province’s recent flooding, many of whom saw their homes ruined and belongings swept away by the overflowing waters of area rivers and creeks. A state of emergency in the city of Calgary officially ended

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last Thursday (July 4), with residents now facing a massive clean-up estimated to be upwards of $256 million. On Monday (July 8), Ms. Turchin stopped in Port Perry to collect clothing at Taylor-Forder Insurance, who put out a call for donations among the office’s employees earlier this month. The local donations to Ms. Turchin’s HFAC drive were among hundreds from across Durham, including those from individual residents as well as businesses and organizations. The donations will be driven out to Alberta by Ms. Turchin later this month, although she said that some much-needed items - in particular, rubber boots - have already been sent by courier to Red Cross representatives in that province. TURN TO PAGE 5

UXBRIDGE: What has been touted as “the largest public art commission in Uxbridge’s history” was officially unveiled recently. On Friday, July 5, a large crowd - including Kate Macdonald, the granddaughter of Lucy Maud Montgomery - gathered at the Historic Leaskdale Church for the launch of the “Maud in the Garden” statue. According to Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario (LMMSO) President Kathy Wasylenky, the statue, which is intended to be a life-sized bronze likeness of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the one-time Leaskdale resident and author of ‘Anne of Green Gables’ and several other notable titles, originally came about during the 100th anniversary celebrations of Maud’s arrival in Leaskdale two years ago. “As a result of our big celebration surrounding the 100th anniversary of Maud’s arrival, we had some extra money and decided to put in a statue in the garden, because that’s where Maud found her solace. We thought that a garden on the south side of the church would be a great memorial for Maud,” Ms. Wasylenky told The Standard. While the LMMSO continues to seek out grants to help offset the cost of the project, they are already hard at work raising their expected portion of the project, which is expected to be $29,000. Ms. Wasylenky added that the garden at the church has been buoyed by a recent donation from Canadian Tire Uxbridge. The man charged with crafting the statue is renowned Uxbridge artist Wynn Walters, who spoke glowingly about the opportunity to be a part of such an ambitious project. “I consider this to be the opportunity of a lifetime,” Mr. Walters explained. “The pinnacle of sculpting is to be able to do a life-sized bronze sculpture, and it is a courageous commission to be sure. This will likely be the largest-ever public art commission in the Uxbridge area, and I’m grateful to be a part of such an ambitious and courageous endeavour.” T U R N TO PAG E 4

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Austin Dean pitches a strong fastball and dunks Vos’ employee Jennifer Lentinello as part of Summer Kick-off. Held at Vos’ Independent in Port Perry on June 29, featuring ice cream, barbecue and a jumping castle. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

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UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge’s wealth of artistic talent will take centre stage at Elgin Park this weekend as part of the first-ever Uxbridge Music and Arts Festival. Organizers are hopeful that the event, which begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, will provide the opportunity for local artists to share their work with the public and bring awareness to the diverse talent of Uxbridge residents. “There is so much talent in Uxbridge, and I’ve noticed a lack of opportunities to showcase. So we came up with the idea to allow the showcase of this amazingly talented town,” said organizer Leo Gallard. The event will bring together a wide range of performers, including local musicians, artists and theatrical performers. The Music and Arts Festival is also looking to give back to various chartities in the area, and has partnered with Africycle for the event. Admission is slated to be $10 in advance, and $15 at the gate, but attendees can get in free of charge

with a donation to Africycle, which will have their bus on hand at Elgin Park to collect donations. “We wanted to do everything we could to support that charity,” Mr. Gallard said of the Uxbridge-based group that sends bicycles to Malawi in East Africa. A wide range of local musical acts are confirmed to appear at the event, including Air Marshal Landing, Mumbai Standstill, Matt Gunn, Geoff Holt, 1985 and Julien Kelland, Taylor Landry, Hotpoint Automatic and the Brian Milroy

& Simon Lockie Band. There will be more than just music and arts to entertain visitors to the festival, as organizers have also included several games on the schedule of events. In addition to horseshoes and a bocce ball tournament, those in attendance can take part in a cheese tasting contest as well as a slow bike race. Advance tickets are currently on sale at Blue Heron Books, located at 62 Brock St. West in downtown Uxbridge or Ineo Studios, in Technology Square at 282 Main St. North.

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Local artist to undertake Lucy Maud statue project F RO M PAG E 1

Adding to the excitement of the announcement was a surprise appearance by local actress Jennifer Carroll, who is in the midst of her second run as the title character in ‘Maud of Leaskdale,’ which runs at the Historic Leaskdale Church throughout the summer. Ms. Carroll appeared onstage with Mr. Walters and a replica of the statue. It was later revealed by Mr. Walters that Ms. Carroll had acted as the model for the statue. Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor also took part in the presentation, as she praised the continued efforts of the LMMSO in preserving a key portion of Uxbridge’s heritage. Lucy Maud Montgomery would pen 11 of her 22 novels during the 15 years she spent living in Leaskdale. “I can’t say enough about the LMMSO, they

are one of the hardest working groups I know of,” said Mayor O’Connor. “When I first heard about the statue, I thought it was the most amazing thing. Wynn’s work is second-to-none, and we are blessed to have him in our community.” For more information on the LMMSO and all of their upcoming events, please visit their web site at www. lucymaudmontgomery.ca. SEEING DOUBLE: Wynn Walters (right) explains the details of his latest project - a life sized statue of Lucy Maud Montgmory at a recent function at the Historic Leaskdale Church. Actress Jennifer Carroll posed as Maud for the project, which is being touted as the largest public art commission in Uxbridge’s history. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Uxbridge Historical Society looks ahead UXBRIDGE: Increased membership and donations are among the goals the Uxbridge Historical Society this year, following a large turnover in membership for the organization. Society president Brad Buss appeared before councillors recently, detailing the group’s 2013 goals and recent developments.

According to Mr. Buss, the organization plans to increase its board to nine directors as well as double its membership. To that end, Mr. Buss said that the group also plans to sell memberships on-line in the coming year. The group is also hoping to reach its donation goal of $5,000 to

the Uxbridge Historical Centre. While he didn’t provide details on how close the group is to that number, he added that in 2012, the society donated $5,000 to the centre’s ongoing digitization project, as well as $1,000 toward the Freemasonry exhibit currently on display at the museum.

Mr. Buss also provided councillors a glimpse of the 2013 Heritage Days event taking place in August. According to Mr. Buss, the event will feature a number of new events and displays, including new vendors, a kids’ zone and involvement from Georgina Island First Nation.

Local youths face drug, weapon charges UXBRIDGE: Three Uxbridge residents are facing drug and weapon charges after a taser and switchblade along with marijuana were seized by police during a traffic stop in Whitby last week. At approximately 1 a.m. last Friday (July 5), Durham police noticed a vehicle swerving around its lane while driving in the Brock St. and Taunton Rd. area. After stopping

the car, officers observed a quantity of marijuana in the vehicle. Upon further investigation, more drugs were found, as well as the switchblade and taser. All four parties in the vehicle were arrested. Phillip Washington, 18, Nicholas Cheeseman, 21, and a 16-year-old girl (who can’t be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act), all of Uxbridge, along with Daniel Larkin, 18,of

Stouffville, face numerous drug and weapon charges. Anyone with any new information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Cst. Shaddick of the Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2965. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

DDSB offers summer camp The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is offering a free summer camp opportunity for DDSB students entering Grades 8 and 9. Focus on Youth is a three week Outdoor Summer Leadership Day Camp funded by the Ministry of Education. The Camp is lead by DDSB teachers and trained youth leaders. Campers will participate in a variety of educational and outdoor recreation programming over a three-week period. The deadline for application for the August 6 to 23 session is July 22.

Camps are held Monday to Friday. Free transportation is provided to Camp which is held at the Nonquon Environmental Education Centre in Greenbank. The Camp includes bus pick up at 8:15 a.m. and drop off at 4 p.m. at local DDSB schools. Times are approximate and details will be determined based on camper registration. To register, please visit the Durham District School Board’s website at www.ddsb. ca or e-mail creagmile_corinne@durham.edu. on.ca.

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Donations from Durham to help Albertans

(From left) Lissa Ianuzzo and Jenn Michel of Taylor Forder Insurance are pictured here with Anita Turchin of Helping Families Across Canada, who will be taking items such as clothing and diapers collected in Durham Region to Alberta. Taylor Forder staff collected more than 20 bags of clothing for the drive. F RO M PAG E 1

“Any time something like this happens in Canada, I want to be able to help out,” said Ms. Turchin, adding that while this collection was her first under the HFAC name, she previously helped collect clothing for the residents of Goderich, Ontario, following a tor-

nado in the small Ontario community in the summer of 2011. According to Taylor Forder office manager Jenn Michel, more than 20 large garbage bags containing clothes for all ages and sizes were collected by the business, over the course of only four days. The staff initiative, said

Ms. Michel, saw the entire office pitching in with various donations including clothing and shoes for children and adults. In addition, more than 1,493 diapers were donated to the drive through the Baby Love Organization, which organizes diaper drives for charitable initiatives. “Staff approached me

about doing something to help,” said Ms. Michel. “We were put in contact with Ms. Turchin and it all came together very quickly. “It’s just Canadians helping other Canadians,” she said. HFAC can be found online by searching ‘Helping Families Across Canada’ on Facebook.

Finances, cat licenses discussed by Scugog Council BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog’s financial report from 2012 has been published. On June 24, 2013 at council, it was determined that the township is in the black and doing well to pay off its debt. Alex Richardson, auditor with the BDO, spoke to the report. “Expenses came in $100,000 less than budget. The township is working off its debt and in 2013 it will be gone,” said Mr. Richardson. “The township is working on long-term capital investment plan.” Council discussed how the township is doing in comparison to other municipalities. “Infrastructure renewal is a big driver, many municipalities get behind the eight-ball in this matter and end up gaining debt because the roads get old,” said

Mr. Richardson. “I think the township has kept up to pace with this and we are in a very strong position.” Mayor Chuck Mercier seemed pleased with the details of the report, saying “I am glad that we will be debt free, not in perfect shape but in good shape. We have good opportunities with our waste management plant moving forward, to gain some growth. We’re in a good position to move forward and grow without the monkey of debt on our backs.” Licensing of Cats The Township of Scugog will not be licensing feline pets at this time. Last month, a question was raised regarding whether or not an amendment to the Animal Control ByLaw should be made. If this amendment went through, cat tags would be available for purchase for residents to license their house cats, at a cost.

Port Perry Secondary Plan update Council has voted to form a steering committee for the Port Perry Secondary Plan, which aims to upgrade sewage and water facilities for Port Perry. Given the growing size of Port Perry’s urban zone, the township has approved planning to go underway. The sewage plant will be made to accommodate an additional population of approximately 4,000 people and water and sewage access are hoped to be expanded into Port Perry’s employment area. The committee comprised of Mayor Mercier, Councillors Danson and Hancock, and representatives from the Region of Durham Planning Department and Kawartha Region Conservation Authority to oversee the project. “I can’t express the value of this six month

planning exercise to ensure our growth in the future,” said Alex Richardson, Auditor with BDO. “One of the key parts of the planning to be done is to look at the forecast of demographics in the township, considering seniors and delving into the co-housing project.” This committee will begin working out figures on topics such as sewage capacity, development and guidelines, and any new zoning or by-laws that must be considered. Mr. Jim Dyment of MHBC Planning and Urban Design has been retained to assists township staff with the preparation of the Port Perry Secondary Plan. If the Port Perry Secondary Plan is approved, formal meetings will be held and information distributed during September 2013.

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NORTH DURHAM Every Thursday ‘Write Nite’ seeking new members - 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Scugog Memorial Library, Port Perry, bring pen, paper info: 905-985-8359. Saturday, July 13 to Sunday, July 14 55 Antique Dealers from across Ontario offering a wide selection ofAntique and Collectibles, from 10am to 3pm. at the Lindsay Exhibition Building 354 Angeline St. S. Admission is $4 - offering lunch counter complete with a Victorian Tea. Free parking, fully accessible. For more information call 705 328-0905 ext 221 or email events@ apch.ca . All proceeds are in support of A Place Called Home (Homeless shelter). Saturday, July 13 Caesarea Firefighters Charity Yard Sale, 8 a.m. start, Caesarea Fire Hall (3550 Regional Rd. 57). Firefighters are still seeking donations of items - contact Eric at 905-9225020 or Walter at 905-449-2752 to help. Sunday, July 14 St. John Ambulance offers a Health Care Provider CPR RENEWAL course from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Course takes place at the Victoria Park Armoury at 210 Kent Street West. Course fee is $59.00. For more information or to pre-register, please call 705-324-9894 or email sjalindsay@ bellnet.ca. Wednesday, July 17 Greenbank Cemetary Tour - Larry Doble and Paul Arculus host this walk at 7 p.m. Greenbank Cemetary - on north side of Cragg Rd., About 1km. West of Highway 12. All are welcome, no walk fee, but the hat will be passed for contributions to the Historical Society. For more information, contact Bill Minors at Books Galore & More at booksgalore@powergate.ca or www.lakescugoghistoricalsociety.com. Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21 Pearl Gardens in Greenbank open to visitors, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 18 Pearl Dr. Free admission, potted daylilies available for sale. Visit www.pearlgardens.ca for more information. Friday, July 19 Port Perry Legion Br 419 Ladies Auxiliary is hosting their 3rd annual Golf Tournament at 1pm., Sunnybrae Golf Club. Everyone welcome. Entry fee includes golf, cart, steak dinner and Prizes. For more information please contact Wendy at 905-985-6124 or wendynorton@powergate.ca. Saturday, July 20 St. John Ambulance offers an Emergency First Aid with CPR Level A or C course; Level A course runs 8:30a.m.5:00p.m. and costs $84. Level C course runs 8:30a.m.5:30p.m. and costs $94. All courses are at Victoria Park Armoury at 210 Kent. St. W. For more information or to pre-register, please call 705-324-9894 or email sjalindsay@ bellnet.ca. Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 St. John Ambulance offers a Standard First Aid and CPR Level A or C course; Level A course runs 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. Level C course runs 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m Courses take place at Victoria Park Armoury at 210 Kent. St. W. Course fee is $127.00 for Level A and $144.00 for Level C. Must attend both sessions. For more information or to pre-register, please call 705-324-9894 or email sjalindsay@bellnet.ca

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CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Hamburg, Germany. Beautiful scenery, terrific weather, great friends and delicious food. The 96th Lions International Convention in Hamburg is underway. The convention is spread over three meeting areas, all supplied with shuttle bus service. The entertainment for the international show was provided by “Up with People”, enjoyed by close to 20,000 Lions and family members. Laura Bush is the first Keynote Speaker, followed by Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands and followed by a presentation to Andrea Bocelli. We are busy promoting our next year’s convention in Toronto. Between sessions we are enjoying the many gardens and walking trails throughout Hamburg. More to come.

EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Congratulations to Ross and Marilyn Munro who celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on July 6. The Bethesda-Reach Women’s Institute are organizing a bus trip to Spadina House (Canada’s Downton Abbey) on Saturday, August 14. Friends, spouses etc. are welcome. Bring a picnic lunch. For cost and final details please call 905-852-3925. The Port Perry Lake Scugog Lumberjacks Midget fastball team that community member Layne

O’Halloran plays for and his brother Chase is a bat boy, got the Silver Medal in the Ontario Eliminations tournament last week and have earned a berth in the Canadian Fastball Champions later this summer. Church services for the month of July will be at Goodwood United Church at 9:30 a.m. Summer sermon topics are Seven Deadly Sins. Everyone is welcome. Good luck and best wishes to our community youth that are taking part in a 4-H exchange to Al-

berta this summer. Community youth Matt Breznikar, Mark Johnson, Hayden Kerry, Ericka Wilson, Leanne and Danielle Collins along with four others left for Alberta on July 10th to the 18th. Their adventure will having them staying in different areas of Alberta with families, visiting Banff, Jasper, The Calgary Stampede and other places. The kids from Alberta will join us in Ontario from July 31 to August 9 with us touring them around different parts of Ontario.

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux Call to worship this week was called by the Rev. Catharina Bowers, a warm welcome went out to all who attended. We’d like to express thanks to John and Jodi Rodway for providing the refreshments for time for fellowship following the service. Pow Wow is fast approaching. This year the weekend for Pow Wow is July 20 and 21. Each day starts with a Sunrise Ceremony (beginning at Sunrise) - women are requested to wear long skirts to this Ceremony please. A breakfast follows the Ceremony for those in attendance. Grand Entry is Scheduled to begin at 12 noon each day, followed by some amazing drumming and dancing. The MC will announce when the public can join in to participate in dancing, along with drumming and dancing there will be various vendors selling their goods and crafts and food vendors as well. The most famous is the “Indian Taco” - haven’t had one yet come and try one!! Bring your chair if you wish, also there is rough camping available. For more info please check out the web site for location and or directions or call 905-985-

3337 and your call will be directed. Pow Wow grounds are located 1 km north of the Great Blue Heron Casino. Watch for signs. Please remember that Pow Wow is an alcohol and drug free event and we ask no pets please! Just to let everyone know a wee bit early, The Sunrise Beach/Cottage Association will be holding their Annual Family Fun Day this year in August, the weekend of Aug. 17, starting at 12 noon and ending shortly after the Fireworks at dusk. There are lots of games for both children and adults tug-of-war, horseshoe throwing and prizes to be won as well. Hot dogs hamburgers and of course corn-on-the-cob will be available bring your own chairs. Everyone is invited to come out to this event!! Happy Birthdays this week goes out to: Tom Rennick, Ryan Tobin on the 8th, and to Hayden McQuaid-Needham on July 12 Leanne Rattray on July 13. And Happy Birthday to anyone else who may have been missed.

SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew and Jean Short Trinity United Church in Omemee is hosting a ham and salad supper, Friday, August 2, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults $14, children 12 and under are $6. Sunday afternoon the Orange Army of yard sale volunteers gathered at the home of Karen and Bill Heustis to celebrate a job well done and share in a pot luck dinner. There is no where that you can find the comaraderie and friendship shown in this community. Prior to the church service, Joan Lee had a jam session that consisted of a gutbucket, cymbals, maracas, bell, sticks, tamborines, drum and mandolin. We’re hoping that the CD will be

a sell out! Joan Lee works with a choir that sometimes only had one member and sometimes as many as seven and she always provides beautiful music along with a big smile. Thanks, Joan. Tara Taylor gave a report on M&S services. The Congregation sang Happy Birthday to Tara. Seagrave Church will be closed for Sunday Services July 14, 21, 28 and August 4. Greenbank Church will be open these Sundays and all are welcome to attend. Services will resume at Seagave Church on Aug. 11. John Molenaar will be the speaker on July 14.

July 13 - 6 p.m. Miller Memorial Church presents Christmas In July, turkey and meatball buffet with all the fixings, door prizes, Christmas carols. To reserve a seat, please call 705-786-2179 or e-mail millermemorial@hotmail.com for more information. July 28 - 1 p.m. fun day of golf at Crestwood Golf Course. Golf and steak dinner $35, dinner only $15 each. Call Rick at 905-985-8383 to register. August 19 to 23, Seagrave Church’s summer camp for children aged four to 12 years. Cost is $10 each or $25 per family. Please call 985-3595 for more information.

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ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling School is out and kids are about! The teachers are breathing easier specially those like Mrs. Beach, who has retired from Scott Central School. We wish her a great retirement and plans fulfilled. Last week Steve Wilson reported that he and his tenant spotted two bears running from south to north across his fields. It bears watching! Young Katie Cox is already a seasoned cattle showlady, winning a competition with her beef calf and then having to give a speech about the process. She then travels out west to repeat the performance. Congratulations! Uncle Trevor Cox was among

those who brought their equipment into the Town of High River to help with the flood evacuation, reduction and cleanup. It’s hard to imagine the work that will be necessary to restore homes in these flood ravaged areas. Local dairy producers had two twilight meetings to attend this past week. Some from the Zephyr congregation joined with Sandford Sunday morning as no church was held in Zephyr due to the Decoration service being held that afternoon (I assume it was in the church with the amount of water that fell). Barb Harwood and I sang an old-style duet “In Times Like These.”

Peter Doling reported on his “Walk of Life” for Southlake Hospital. The overall goal had been 200 participants with $30,000 raised. While a definite total has not been confirmed it is believed the amount was exceeded. Peter walked for 30 minutes, aided by a walker. He had 66 sponsors and raised $1,415. He, along with 6 others, was given a certificate recognizing that they solicited over $1,000 each. The funds garnered will be used for equipment for the Cardiac wing and professional education. Church services will be held for the rest of July but both United Churches will be closed during August. Play ball is heard in Zephyr!

BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly The annual Blackstock Truck and Tractor Pull was a great success on both Friday and Saturday evenings. The threat of rain on Friday evening somewhat hampered the attendance but Saturday’s beautiful weather compensated very well. As usual, there was much noise, smoke and action which delighted the audience. Marjorie and Don Green will be celebrating their Golden wedding anniversary with an open house. Next Sunday, July 14, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Nestleton Hall. During the month of July, there will be no church services at either Blackstock or Nestleton United Churches while the minister, Rev. Linda Saffrey, is on vacation. Please take note. St. John’s Anglican will welcome any worshipers for service at 9:30 a.m. Several relatives and friends from the area attended the celebration of life for Jack Chapman last week in Port Perry. Sympathy is extended to his wife Verna and to their family. My grandson, Graham Peeters, who is preparing for competing in the World Summer Games in August as a Junior Rower, won competitions in both Toronto and Montreal over the past two weekends. There is a fundraiser beef dinner on Omeemee on Friday in his honour. There is still a number of CHS yearbooks at my house. If anyone would like a copy or more, please come and check them. Card party winners were Neil Bailey, Harold Crawford, Ellen Gibson, Ron Middleton, Keith VanCamp, Don Geer low. Specials were won by Don Geer, Diane Slute, Heidi Krieg and Harold Crawford. Anyone who enjoys an evening playing euchre is welcome to join this group any Tuesday, starting at 7:30 p.m. sharp at the St. John’s Parish Hall.

SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson Just a little reminder that the Sunderland Cemetery Decoration Day Service is coming right up on Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m. Family and friends are welcome to come and remember and enjoy a few peaceful moments in the woodland setting. The guest speaker is Evelyn Chambers and the music is provided by Linda Wood and

the Northern Strings. Bring a lawn chair and in case of rain the service will be at St. Andrew’s United Church. Not a lot of news around town right now, but rain, rain and more of the same.A big bonus because of this is we have the most wonderful flowers and trees in bloom, enjoy. If you are out and about on Friday, July 12 or any

day around that time and you see Joyce McMullen walking to town, wish her a huge happy birthday! This sprightly lady will be 95! She can still keep up with you or me! Happy Birthday Joyce!!! Here is my quote for the week, “A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip.” -Author Unknown

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

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, July 14 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

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 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Worship Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, July 14 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, July 14 10 a.m. Morning Service

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, July 14, 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome.

UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com

Sunday, July 14 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m. COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,

Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net Tuesday Youth Meeting and “HEARTBEAT” after school program will start again in September Friday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Revival Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES

Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert Joint service with Port Perry United Church Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

(Anglican Church of Canada)

Rev. John Anderson

266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com 8th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, July 14 9 a.m. Morning Prayer

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

Staff: Dr. Fred Penney, Lead Pastor Scott Manuel, Youth Pastor Brenna Cruickshank, Children’s Ministry Director 1680 Reach Street. - 905-985-4441 website: www.emmanuelcc.ca Emmanuel Community Church: ‘Reaching up to God; Reaching out to our Community,’

Sunday School and Nursery available

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till Greenbank United Church’s 37th annual beef barbecue with homemade pies. desserts and entertainment, will happen on Friday, August 2, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine at Hwy. 12 and Cragg Rd. Advance tickets only adults $20, children six to twelve $5. Under six for free. Take-out available. For tickets call Rodd at 905-985-8298 or Bob at 905-985-8559. Friday, July 12, at Greenbank Hall, euchre and a Strawberry Social will be held to benefit the Guatemalan Mission in October. Tickets are $15 each, doors open at 7 p.m., game starts at 7:30 p.m. For info call Juli at 905-985-2006 or Doug at 905-852-7057. The annual canoe trip on the Madawaska River for youth is July 15 to 19. I wish

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them well, and a safe, fun time. Cemetery Tour of Greenbank Bethel Cemetery on Cragg Rd. West of Hwy. 12 will be hosted by Larry Doble and Paul Arculus of Lake Scugog Historical Society, starting at 7 p.m. No charge, but donations will be accepted. Some former Greenbank Gambler Fastball Team members will play in an exhibition fastball game at Port Perry waterfront ball park on Saturday, July 13 at 5 p.m. Come out and cheer them on! Eunice Rahm and Kay Balmer welcomed all to Sunday service, which included special music by guest pianist Mary Pearson and The Five Manilla Fiddlers and Anne Robertson. With Rev. Paul being on holidays, July 14 speaker will be John Molenaar at 11 a.m. All are welcome.

HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 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!

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, July 14 Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 a.m. Morning Service Children’s time with 9:15 a.m. service

Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Morning Service Everyone is Welcome Children’s time with 11 a.m. service

To list your church events contact Katherine at 905-985-6985

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EDITORIAL Pet peeves As exemplified by one of the letters on this page, talk of cats and regulation of their ownership has been a recent topic of discussion in Scugog. While the township has opted, for the time being, to not pursue licensing the animals in the same way that dogs currently are, the topic has come up in recent weeks as it often does every few years. Specifically, those in favour of licensing local felines cite the problems caused by free-roaming cats in their neighbourhood, most often the use of gardens and playgrounds as their personal litterboxes. As the letter writer pointed out, there’s also the matter of cats preying on local wildlife that has been a sticking point with some. In addition to the damage to both birds and flower beds they can cause, it’s not fair to the cats themselves to be subjected to the dangers of disease, predators and vehicles. With the amount of cats available for adoption at any time at the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter (just look at the listing elsewhere in this newspaper), the last problem the facility needs is more sick and injured animals to care for, particularly cases which can be prevented. While issues like staffing resources have previously been cited as an obstacle to entertaining cat licensing in the township, should a time come when its possible, it would be a good idea to pursue. After all, dog owners have been paying similar fees for years. If a license, which carries with it potential repercussions for the owners of at-large animals, can stem even part of the problem, it’s a good thing. As for arguments that licensing alone will not change bad ownership behaviours - no, it won’t. But it can - and should - be part of the bigger conversation in how we view responsible pet ownership.

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By-law for cats needed in Scugog G-Moms say thanks to community To the Editor, Cats - wonderful, furry little pets most of us have or have had at one time or another. Love them or hate them, they’re here to stay. However, consider this statement from the American Bird Conservancy: ‘There is no question that birds are better off when cats stay indoors. Exact numbers are unknown, but scientists estimate that every year in the United States alone, cats kill hundreds of millions of birds, and more than a billion small mammals, including rabbits, squirrels, and chipmunks. Feline predators include both domestic cats that spend time outdoors and stray cats that live in the wild, sometimes as part of a colony.’ Many cities across the US have passed or

are about to pass by-laws restricting the free roaming of any domestic animal. Cats are the only domestic animal that by nature, kill simply for pleasure. Aside from being a killing machine they can carry diseases like rabies and distemper. I guess by now you know where I’m going with this. It’s time - time to consider a bylaw in Scugog banning the free roaming of any domestic animal including cats.

Larry Willman Scugog

To the Editor, The G-Moms of Port Perry would like to thanks everyone who supported our efforts at Palmer Park on Canada Day. Our booth was very successful in raising funds which will be directed to African Grannies who are raising their orphaned grandchildren. Firstly, we would like to thank the many people who visited our booth to either purchase food or make a donation. We also enjoyed hearing your comments and answering ques-

tions regarding the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Secondly, we would like to thank Brent Herrington of Herrington’s Quality Butcher for supplying the pulled pork. This was a new addition to our menu and proved to be a big hit. Thirdly, we would like to thanks Ken DeJong of Hank’s Pastries for supplying the buns. With local products like theirs, we could never go wrong. We would also like to express our gratitude to Wray Gundry for seeing that we

have a roof over our heads and always taking good care of us. We thank Bill Dyson and the Township of Scugog staff for being so accommodating. The efforts of everyone contributed to our level of success. The G-Moms consider ourselves fortunate to be part of such an energized, generous community. On Canada Day, we celebrate our Canadian heritage, but we also celebrate being Port Perrians, thank you! Carolyn Morton G-Moms of Port Perry

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Durham Regional Police Services

Thursday, July 11, 2013 • 9

Staying in touch... JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

P/C John Johnson Special to The Standard

Preserving our first impression Everyone has heard “First impressions last forever”. On a daily basis this community attracts tourists looking for a getaway or passing through to go deeper into cottage country. There are many that travel into town to shop and others that need to pass through on their way to work. The northern region is comprised of tightly knit communities surrounded by rolling farmland, beautiful lakefronts and green space. These and villages are comprised of quaint boutiques and beautifully restored store fronts. There is eye-catching water front, historic venues and includes parks and a play area for children as well as an inviting spot for visitors. There is a definite sense that the business owners, home owners and visitors carry a very large flag of community pride. However there are some who take it upon themselves to influence how the community is perceived and taint the impression that others have worked hard to create. This is done without any care or respect for the community. They accomplish this by way of Graffiti, tagging and vandalism. The results of these actions not only come with a price tag to remove, clean and replace if necessary, but more importantly it cost the community something they have worked hard to generate. A positive and long lasting impression on the many people that visit work and live in the community. It has taken years and many people working together to create these wonderful communities. These harmful acts should not be tolerated or ignored by the citizens that make up North Durham. We need to continue being united towards preserving our first impression and stop the negative actions taken against the community by few. This can be achieved by monitoring suspicious activity in your neighborhoods and reporting individuals to police. Crime Prevention starts with you, the home owner, the business owner the concerned citizen. If you have any information regarding graffiti, tagging or vandalism please contact Durham Police at 905 579-1520.

Retirement accounts are unlocked at last, says Province The Province of Ontario claims to be making it easier for people facing financial hardships to access their locked-in retirement funds. Beginning January 1, 2014, individuals will be able to apply to their financial institution if they need locked-in funds. Locked-in funds are amounts transferred from an Ontario registered pension plan into a locked-in account. They are commonly called locked-in retirement accounts, life income funds and locked-in retirement income funds. In the past, applications for withdrawals based on financial hardships had to be made to the Superintendent of Financial Services. In my view, this was a lengthy, bureaucratic process that imposed undue restrictions upon Ontarians in financial need trying to get money that is rightfully theirs. As an MPP who has advocated for easier access to these locked-in funds, I am still concerned that the province is imposing too many regulations on a process that doesn’t need to be this complicated. It seems to me that the Wynne government is turning the bureaucratic process over to financial institutions. What is really needed is a reduction in the red tape altogether. The process can be improved by starting with a plain-language explanation of how holders of locked-in retirement funds can receive their money. The Province has announced that, under the policy coming into effect January 1, 2014, the seven previous reasons for accessing funds will be reduced to four. These include: rental or mortgage arrears, medical expenses, payment of first and last month’s rent and low income. My view is that we need a complete review of locked-in retirement funds. Governments, often with good intentions, want to ensure people don’t spend all their retirement savings and become dependent. At the same time, people are living longer, and costs keep rising. Crown wards receive more support for post-secondary education Starting this September, the Province will partner with all Ontario universities and one-third of Ontario colleges to help former Crown wards pursue post-secondary studies. A grant of $500 per month will be available to help cover living costs for former Crown wards aged 21 to 24 and enrolled in college or university programs eligible for OSAP funding. This partnership will also cover 100 per cent of tuition fees, up to a maximum of $6,000 per year for former Crown wards and youths who are in and leaving care. The tuition would be available for up to four years. More information about the Crown ward program, and all post-secondary education opportunities, is available online at the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, www.tcu.gov.on.ca Is E-voting in Ontario’s future? Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer tabled a report last week on new ways to cast ballots through technology such as online voting or voting by telephone. This was part of the Chief Electoral Officer’s report to the Ontario Legislature. He suggested that a pilot project in a future Ontario by-election could be used to test this technology. However, given the complexity and cost of online voting, nobody is expecting it to be used in the by-elections that are expected to be called soon. Electronic voting does not mean a cure for voter apathy.

Han shot first, let’s keep it that way

Shoot First, Ask Later

Growing up listening to Q107, spinning my Dad’s LPs and watching movies featuring Burt Reynolds (one of the greatest actors and mustaches of all time), has taught me an appreciation for the vintage things in life. The dry humor of Monty Python, the ridiculousness of Spaceballs and Smokey and The Bandit, the hiss and pop of an old record, or the throwback of The Breakfast Club; these things have a certain charm which is hard to find in a lot of modern media and in a digital world. On this past Saturday, I sat down to enjoy one of my all-time favourite pieces of cinema, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The opening credits roll, the soundtrack booms in my ears and I eagerly await the 1977 science fiction innovation. Star Wars holds a classic charm, because everything was done by hand and for the first time. Boasting a budget of $11 million USD (in 1977 funds) prop and special-effects artists put people inside robots, made Chewbacca ‘The Walking Carpet’, built light sabers and brought the audience’s imaginations to life. Before long, something in the film sticks out like a sore thumb. The original movie featured detailed, hand-crafted models and props of massive star cruisers, which were swung by the camera in LucasFilm studios. In the 2004 DVD version, George Lucas has replaced them with new-age sorcery; computer generated images, or CGI, circa 2004. Dialogue is altered, scenes are added (created out of

BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

thin air with CGI), characters like Jabba the Hutt are added in where they never existed before. I understand why George Lucas wished to update and improve his films using advances in technology (for example, colour correction and evening out the soundtrack) but I think there is a point which entirely disrupts the flow and charm of the original masterpiece. Don’t get me wrong. I thoroughly enjoy many new films, especially of the science fiction genre, such as, Prometheus, Sunshine, the Iron Man series and the Star Trek reboot. Even Avatar was the best bit of eye-candy I’ve seen in a long time. But something about the fact that the majority of the movie was created with a computer takes away from the wonder and awe of a film; the hard-work and handcrafted detail that used to be required is now just created in a computer program. Music is another point. On Led Zeppelin’s powerful When The Levee Breaks, the band felt that John Bonham’s opening drums lacked depth. Since they lacked the ability to digitally alter the sound in 1971, they moved Bonham’s drum kit into the opening of a stairwell at Headley Grange and set up two microphones on the second story of the building for a muffled resonating sound, creating one of the heaviest tracks ever to be recorded. The rest of the song was recorded at a faster tempo and then the tapes were slowed down for the sludgy, aggressive sound we know and love. Nowadays, the depth and tone of a shredding guitar solo or pound-

ing drums can be altered in software post-production. I feel that this is less sincere; musicians do not need to go to such lengths to ensure their recording sounds right the first time. Playing music on my laptop, hooked up to my stereo, is a convenient and wonderful way to listen to my favourite bands. In one location, I can have 20,000 songs at the tips of my fingers; not to mention the entire Internet, should I feel like finding something new. However, I believe that the process of digging through milk-crates full of dusty old records, seeing the album art in huge 12” by 12” format and carefully dropping the needle onto the best Rush album (don’t want to break the $80 needle or scratch the irreplaceable 2112), is truly an experience: it focuses you and gives you the chance to listen to music the way it was intended, not on shuffle. In closing, let’s all take a moment to watch your favourite classic movie, dig up the record player, find your old jean-jacket from high school or go through an old photo album. Remember, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

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Tar Sands pipeline has Durham environmental groups concerned BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

DURHAM: Until recently, the Enbridge Line 9 pipeline was a largely unknown pipeline, which is now raising concerns from environmental groups all across Canada and the Durham Region. It currently operates under capacity - carrying light crude oil from Eastern Canada westward into the United States and Alberta for refining. Enbridge plans to reverse the flow of Line 9 so that it runs from Sarnia, Ontario to Montreal, Quebec; across the 401 corridor of Southern Ontario. Currently, the 37 year-old pipeline transports 60,000 barrels per day at 600 PSI. Line 9 was built in 1976 and crosses through the northern parts of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington. The route of Line 9B runs roughly between Taunton Rd. and Hwy 7/Winchester Rd. until it enters into Clarington, where it falls below Taunton Rd. It is often less than 10 kilometres away from Lake Ontario, says environmental group DurhamCLEAR in a release. During a recent presentation in Port Perry, Doug Anderson, president of DurhamCLEAR, explained that Line 9 was constructed by Interprovincial Pipelines in 1976 to move oil from western Canada to the

East during the 1973 Oil Crisis, when the members of Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) proclaimed an oil em-

ment bent over backwards and even agreed to cover losses for Interprovincial Pipelines’ because we needed the oil in Eastern Canada,” says

Environmental activist, Derek Leahy spoke at an informational meeting with DurhamCLEAR on BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard Queen St. in Port Perry. bargo. The original idea was to produce, refine and export Canadian oil within Canada to protect against the inflation of oil prices due to war or further embargoes, said Mr. Anderson. “Line 9 was built in a hurry and the govern-

Mr. Anderson. “I’ve been researching the original National Energy Board (NEB) hearing from 1975 and the environmental assessments from that point were very weak, it was clear from reading it that the NEB felt unsure in their decisions. In fact, after phase one of the environmental testing was complete, International Pipelines was instructed to continue with three additional phases of testing. I am still trying to get those documents.”

And although the pipeline does not traverse directly through Scugog or Uxbridge, at least one Scugog resident, is fearful of the potential risks that come from the pollution of groundwater on the Oak Ridges Moraine. “I am worried about Lake Ontario, the environment and the entire Durham Region,” says Debra Macabagal. “Especially since if Durham loses access to fresh water from Lake Ontario, Port Perry and Lake Scugog will become the safety net.” According to Graham White, media relations for Enbridge, the pipe in question is wrapped in polyethylene tape and made of quarter-inch steel where it runs three feet underground. Where it crosses a body of water or river, it is half-inch steel. Line 9 crosses many tributaries and rivers, which flow through roughly 100 communities down to the most populated shore regions of Lake Ontario according to Enbridge’s map and DurhamCLEAR’s maps. “Reversal expansion would be to 300,000 [barrels per day] but not of bitumen,” says Mr. White, referring to the upgraded form of bitumen, known as dilbit. “If requested by our shippers, it will be able to run a small proportion of heavy transmission crude, a portion of that may be diluted bitumen, but this is not raw bitumen, it is processed crude that is tested for quality (twice) and has much of the sediment and water removed before it can be introduced into our long distance transmission

lines that only transport processed or upgraded products.” A DurhamCLEAR fact sheet reads, “In pipelines, bitumen must be mixed with naptha and a natural gas liquid, and be pumped at a higher temperature and pressure. In comparison with conventional oil, diluted bitumen or dilbit is hotter, more acidic and more abrasive … it places aging pipelines like Line 9 at even greater risk of rupture.” According to a report by the U. S. National Transportation Safety Board, a pipeline of similar age and build ruptured in the Kalamazoo River in Michigan in July of 2010. Enbridge pipeline controllers in Edmonton ignored repeated leak warnings for 17 hours before shutting down the flow, because they believed it was a test signal. An approximate 20,000 barrels of oil poured into the river and devastated the local environment. Enbridge states that the corrosion occurred from the water flow outside of the pipe penetrating the polyethelene coating, not the dilbit. “Nearly four million litres of oil and diluted bitumen spilled into 40 kilometres of the pristine Kalamazoo River … leading to 320 cases of crude oil exposure and $767 million USD in clean up costs,” says an Environmental Defence fact sheet. “The dilutants in the dilbit evaporated and the bitumen sank to the bottom of the river, making it much harder to clean up than a conventional oil spill. Surrounding wildlife and people were poisoned by

natural gas that separated from the bitumen … cancer rates skyrocketed and clean up efforts continue even today.” According to Mr. White, “the line will carry primarily light crude as it always has and currently does today. The refineries it is shipping to are light oil refineries in Quebec.” According to a Watershed Sentinel report, “As of March 2012, Shell is considering upgrading bitumen at its Ontario refinery and Suncor is considering the same thing for its Montreal refinery,” However, environmental groups, such as DurhamCLEAR, Environmental Defence and Watershed Sentinel, fear that closed door assessments and shady figures could lead to a Kalamazoo-River-like oil spill to occur on Lake Ontario with catastrophic effects, poisoning the shores and drinking water of countless Southern Ontario communities. Enbridge assures the public that proper safety precautions will be taken and hundreds of test digs will be completed to insure the integrity of Line 9 and prevent another spill from happening. The National Energy Board will make its final decision before March 19, 2014. Readers who wish to learn more about the Line 9 project can to visit www.durhamclear. ca for updates, meetings and petitions, and http://www.enbridge.com/ ECRAI/Line9BReversalProject.aspx for Enbridge’s information on the project.

Region to petition Enbridge for improvements BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

DURHAM: The Region will request improved pipeline technology from Enbridge in its comments on the company’s proposal to transport heavier crude oil underneath Durham. Whitby Councillor Don Mitchell introduced the motion at a Regional Council meeting on June 26, during discussion of the Region’s response to the proposal, which would see Enbridge reversing the flow of the pipeline, known as Line 9, to ship crude oil from the Alberta tar sands to refineries in Montreal. The pipeline, which has sat underneath Durham’s southern municipalities for nearly 40 years, currently transports lighter oil to the U.S. A majority of council endorsed the request. In his motion, the councillor requested that the pipeline be reconstructed to modern standards, citing the new technology Enbridge has touted for its proposed Northern Gateway pipeline, which will ship Alberta oil west into British Columbia. Councillor Mitchell also cited the potential for leaks in the aging pipeline, which he mentioned is very similar

to one that broke in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 2010, a scenario which he described as involving a “cascade of failures. “Our pipeline is same quality as one that failed in Kalamazoo,” said the councillor. “What they’re suggesting to carry the product out west is something thicker with better coating. Option one is to leave this pipeline in place and wait until it fails. When we built the EFW, we didn’t buy the 1976 model. We said state of the art, and we asked our taxpayers to pay for that. Why don’t we ask the same of Enbridge?” Regarding the age of the current infrastructure, Works Commissioner Cliff Curtis said that “minor” leaks are inevitable, adding that his department’s biggest concerns surround safety protocols should such events occur. “Our biggest concerns are not so much with pipeline and inspections, but the emergency response protocols,” said Mr. Curtis. “There’s always going to be a minor leak along the line due to the age of the pipe – our concern is to be able to contain and manage the leak.” A final decision by the National Energy Board on the proposal is due prior to March 19, 2014.

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Volkswagen enthusiasts from over the years will have their day in July, as an event celebrating the German automaker returns to Port Perry. The Volks R Us club of Durham Region will host its V-Dubfest 2013 charity car show on July 21, taking place at Haugens Chicken and Ribs at 13801 Hwy. 12 in Manchester. The show opens at 9 a.m. Organizers are planning for dozens of vehicles representing the history of Volkswagen to be on display. In addition to cars, games and prizes for all ages will be available. The event is free for visitors and $10 for any Volkswagen owner wishing to display their vehicle. Proceeds from the show go to Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. For more information, visit www.volksrus.com or call Marius Zawadzki at 905-982-1680.

Tips for your summer getaway Summer getaways are a common indulgence in Canada and for the more than four-in-five of us who own, lease or finance a vehicle, exploring the great white north often begins with the push of a pedal. Whether your plans include crosscountry road trips or a weekend exodus to the cottage, here are a few tips from Krown Rust Control to keep your vehicle looking and running its best on the open road: Keep it Clean: Starting a road trip with a clean car is a must, but be ecoresponsible. Always look for products that are designed to be tough on grease, bugs, mud and carbon deposits, while still being safe for the environment. Check Your Wheels: Make sure tires are road-trip ready. For better handling and mileage, swap winter tires for summer ones, or all-season types. Check the pressure of the tires before you take off by consulting the owner’s manual or on the side of the tire. Properly inflated tires improve grip on the road and save money at the pump.

Top up Fluids: No one wants to be stuck on the side of the highway. Having proper levels of windshield washer fluid, engine oil, radiator coolant and brake fluid can make or break a road trip. Check the owner’s manual for the recommended fluid levels. Remember overfilling your fluids can do just as much damage as not filling up enough. Get Rid of the Salt: As the temperatures rise, so does the rate of corrosion and after a full-season of battling snow and slush, the chemicals used to clear roads can eat away at a car’s body. Keep your car looking and running its best by getting a professional rust protection at least once a year. Take it to an Expert: Stay safe and avoid unforeseen expenses by following your car’s recommended maintenance schedule. See a professional to give you the green light for long-distance travel. More information is available online at www.krown.com. Courtesy of News Canada

The winding road of car rental Rental cars provide the freedom to hit the road when vacationing outside our home base. Whether it’s a road trip to the cottage or a short visit out of town, navigating the ins and outs of car rental can be tricky if you’re not prepared. Canadians take millions of trips abroad and without a doubt many of these travelers rent vehicles for their expeditions. In order to be prepared for the wide array of options that car rental agencies offer, it’s necessary to do a little bit of research on your own. “The key is to plan ahead so you can make an informed decision about car rental insurance plans,” says insurance expert Mauro Convertini from Aviva Canada. “There are many choices, so taking time to examine each option is ideal.” Consider the following next time you are renting a car.

Save on insurance: Getting coverage from the rental agency can cost up to $25 a day for two drivers, but talk to your insurer or broker as your existing policy may cover you on rentals as well. Also speak to your credit card company as some providers will cover you if the rental is made on their card. Get the best rate: The Internet makes it easy to compare rates. Keep an eye out for discounts and deals. Bring your own GPS: It can be a very handy tool when driving in unfamiliar areas. If you don’t have one yourself, borrow a GPS from a friend, as car rental agencies can charge up to an extra $12 a day for the convenience. More information is available from your insurance broker or at avivacanada.com. Courtesy of News Canada

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“We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout…we’ve been talking ‘bout Jackson…ever since the fire went out… I’m going to Jackson…” Most fans of country music can easily recall these famous lyrics sung by the legendary Johnny Cash and June Carter in their signature hit “Jackson”, a Grammy winner for the duo back in 1968. Of course, Cash and Carter scored other notable hits including “Daddy Sang Bass”, “Help Me Make It Through the Night” and “It Ain’t Me Babe” amongst many other audience favourites. On Saturday, July 27, at 8 p.m., the music and lives of Johnny Cash and June Carter will be celebrated at the Town Hall 1873 Theatre in Port Perry with a new touring show called “Johnny Cash: From Memphis to Folsom”. The performance features world-class tribute artists Jim Yorfido and his real-life wife Pam in the title roles, backed by The Memphis Cats band featuring Bill Culp on upright “slap” bass. Jim is best known for his starring role in “The Sun Records Story”, the official, international touring show of the legendary Memphis based record label that launched the career of Johnny Cash. Produced by Sam Phillips in the early 1950’s, Sun Records was the home base

for many of Cash’s best known hits including “I Walk the Line”, “Folsom Prison Blues” and “Get Rhythm”. Yorfido has won rave reviews across North America for his amazing portrayal of Johnny Cash, which captures both the look and incredible Baritone voice of the famed “Man in Black”. Jim notes, “this professionally scripted show mixes witty and humorous dialogue with a fascinating but true story, all woven together with fantastic live music. When you combine that with the real-life chemistry I have with my spunky wife Pam, it’s a very entertaining combination.” Commenting on what audiences can expect from the show, Pam Yorfido notes “Johnny Cash: From Memphis to Folsom” is a family oriented, fully interactive show that will have the audience laughing, singing and clapping along, and I’m truly proud to be associated with such a top-caliber cast and historically authentic show.” Musically, “From Memphis to Folsom” covers the entire career of “The Man in Black” including Johnny’s biggest hits such as “Ring of Fire”, “Boy Named Sue” “I Walk the Line” “Folsom Prison Blues” “Hurt” and the famous duet with June Carter “Jackson” amongst other classic songs. As a special

Renowned tribute artists Jim and Pam Yorfido are bringing the classic hits of Johnny Cash and June Carter-Cash to the Town Hall 1873 stage on Saturday, July 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the show are $28 and are currently on sale at the box office, by calling 905-985-8181 or on-line at www. TownHall1873.ca. SUBMITTED PHOTO bonus, during an acoustic segment of the show, audience members even get to pick which Johnny Cash song will be played. Show producer Bill Culp notes, “the Town Hall 1873 theatre is a very intimate venue with only 234 seats, so it gives local fans an opportunity to see one of the world’s top Johnny Cash tribute artists at his very best.”

Tickets to see “Johnny Cash: From Memphis to Folsom” at the Town Hall 1873 Theatre in Port Perry on Saturday, July 27, are only $28 plus HST, available by calling 905985-8181 or visiting the theatre box office located at 302 Queen Street, Port Perry. For more information, or to purchase tickets on-line, visit www. TownHall1873.ca.

Rotary summer concerts at Elgin Park The Rotary Club of Uxbridge is once again heating up the stage with the recent return of the popular Rotary Summer Concert Series at the Rotary Bandshell at Elgin Park.

Each show starts at 7 p.m., and while the concerts are free for your enjoyment, the Rotary Club will be accepting non-perishable food donations for the Loaves and Fishes Uxbridge Food Bank. There are several great acts slated to perform in the coming weeks including Le Jazz Hot with their unique blend of classic jazz stylings on July 14; the vocal trio AfterGlow on August 11; and Jeff Haynes, who brings his own twist to rock favourites of the 70s and 80s, on Sept. 15. Each summer, the Rotary Club strives to bring entertaining music for all interests to Elgin Park and this year is no exception. Come out and enjoy an evening of music in the shade and warm breezes at Elgin Park. For more details on the concerts and entertainers, as well as all of the latest Rotary Club news, please visit www.uxbridgerotary.com.

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Former Bruin strikes oil DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The dawn of NHL free agency on Friday, July 5, brought with it a change of scenery for Uxbridge Bruin alum Will Acton, the son of former NHL player Keith Acton, when he signed a two-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old Stouffville native began his junior hockey career as a 16-year-old member of the Bruins during the 2003-04 season. Acton would play a key role for the Bruins as they advanced to the COJHL Finals against the Lakefield Chiefs. Trailing three-games-to-none in the series, Uxbridge would battle back to force a game seven in Lakefield, which saw the Chiefs ultimately win a double overtime thriller. Moving on from the Bruins the following season, Acton would spend three seasons in the Junior ‘A’ ranks with his hometown Stouffville Spirit before splaying four years of NCAA Division 1 hockey with the Lake Superior State University Lakers in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. After graduating from Lake Superior State, Acton would return to the GTA when he signed with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies as a Free Agent. Over the past two seasons with the Marlies, Acton registered 35 points (15G, 20A) and 118 penalty minutes in 136 games. He also recorded eight points (5G, 3A) and 21 penalty minutes in 26 games playoff games with the Marlies. The 6’2” 190-pound centre comes to Edmonton very familiar with the coaching staff, which includes his father Keith, who is entering his first season with the club as an associate coach. In addition, Acton also played the last two seasons for new Oilers bench boss Dallas Eakins while with the Marlies. “Will is a guy I’ve seen play many times in Toronto,” Oilers General Manager Craig MacTavish remarked in a press release. “He’s a big centreman with toughness who will help us add some depth.” With no NHL games on his resume to date, Acton said upon signing that he felt that he will be able to get some games under his belt this upcoming season in Edmonton. “The biggest thing for me was the opportunity that management presented to us and put on the table,” Acton said in a press release. “I’m certainly very grateful for my opportunity with the Oilers here. I’m not going to get a better opportunity anywhere else. I’m excited to put in the work and hopefully make the most of it here in the fall.”

SETTING THE STANDARD: The OMHA honoured Standard reporter Darryl Knight at their Annual General Meeting in June as the 2013 winner of the George H. Carver Media Award as OMHA Past President Tom Leathong made the presentation. An OMHA committee presents the award annually to an Ontario media member for outstanding coverage of minor hockey. Mr. Knight, who has been with The Standard since 2005, was jointly nominated for the award by Port Perry Minor Hockey, Uxbridge Minor Hockey and the Central Ontario Wolves ‘AAA’ hockey for his tireless commitment to promoting minor hockey in the North Durham community. FUTURE STARS PHOTOGRAPHY Special to The Standard

Scugog celebrates softball on Saturday JACKIE DEMPSTER-O’HALLORAN Special to The Standard

Join us on Saturday July 13, at the Lakefront Diamonds as the Port Perry and District Minor Softball Association celebrates minor softball week in the Township of Scugog. There will be a number of events taking place at Joe Fowler Diamonds on the lakefront in Port Perry all day long. Kicking off the week was the news that the Port Perry Lake Scugog Lumberjacks Midget team has qualified to represent Ontario in the Canadian National Fastball Championships in Quebec later this summer. Come out and enjoy the day at one of the following

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With hockey training camps still more than a month away, the Stouffville Spirit have begun their quest for a Junior ‘A’ Championship recently by signing a trio of players with local connections. The Spirit recently announced the signing of a pair of Uxbridge natives - Brady Baker and Nick Thomakos - as well as former Port Perry MoJacks defenceman Kyler Challis, for next season. Baker, a 6’ 175-pound defenceman recently drafted by the London Knights and Thomakos, a 5’9” 155-pound left winger were teammates last season with the Central Ontario Wolves Minor Midgets, playing a key role in helping the Wolves advance to the OHL Cup Provincial Championships. Wolves Head Coach Brad Bricknell had high hopes for his graduating players to have the opportunity to take their games to the next level with the Spirit next season when he spoke with The Standard recently. “I’m really excited for both of them to be headed to a really competitive Stouffville team where they’ll both have the opportunity to improve their games at the next level,” Bricknell said. “Baker is one of the best skating defencemen that I have ever had the privilege of coaching. Thomakos has a work ethic that’s second to none because he’s so tenacious and resilient. He might not be the biggest guy or the fastest, but he does everything a coach asks of him extremely well.” Spirit Head Coach Jeff Perrin echoed many of those same sentiments, and expects both to have strong rookie seasons in the Junior ‘A’ loop next season. “With both of these kids, our expecta-

tion for next year is that they keep improving and getting better everyday,” Perrin told The Standard. “Thomakos is a smaller guy, but plays a much bigger game and wins a lot of battles. While Baker is a great skating defenceman which should serve him well next year as he continues to round out other areas of his game.” Challis burst onto the Junior ‘C’ scene last year with the Port Perry MoJacks after spending his minor hockey career with his hometown Whitby Wildcats and was selected in the 12th round by the Plymouth Whalers in the 2012 OHL Draft. Perrin, took notice of the 17-year-old defenceman last season, and is thrilled to be adding a player of his calibre to Stouffville’s blue line. “I saw a lot of Kyler last year with Port Perry and he brings a lot to the table,” Perrin added. “In addition to great skill with the puck, he has a bit of nasty streak and makes a great first pass, we think he is ready to make the jump to the next level.” MoJacks General Manager Murray Parliament noted that Challis will be tough to replace next year, but wishes him nothing but success as he continues to make his way through the junior hockey ranks. “He is a great young player, and told us last year when we brought him in that he had aspirations of moving on to a higher level,” Parliament said. “He is a great kid, and we’ll definitely miss him, but he has a great opportunity to move on to a higher level.” Stouffville opens the 2013-14 season at home on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. as they take on the Milton IceHawks. The Spirit failed to make the playoffs last year for the first time since 1998 after winning the OJHL Championship in 2012.

Uxbridge’s Nick Thomakos (centre), shown last season with the Central Ontario Wolves Minor Midgets, was one of three players with a local connection, along with Brady Baker and Kyler Challis, to recently sign with the Junior ‘A’ Stouffville Spirit for the 2013-14 season. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Impressive tourney for Angels The Port Perry Angels 99 girls fastpitch softball team recently participated in the USSSA World Series Qualifier Tournament in Mississauga. The team competed through the round robin portion against teams from Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Napanee. The highlight of the weekend was a nail-biting playoff game between Port Perry and a highly ranked team from Wheatfield, New York. Port Perry was holding Wheatfield through five innings down 2-0 when the Americans had a rally and scored five more. Port Perry showed great resilience and ral-

lied with three runs in the bottom of the seventh but came up short, with Wheatfield winning 7-3. The team continues to improve each week and will build from that exciting game to be competitive at their upcoming Ontario Provincial Qualifier on July 19 to 21 in Napanee. Members of the team are Danielle Booker, Robyn Leger, Jenna Vosburg, Kimberley Peralta, Emma Showers, Kaitline Fournier, Karlyn Babcock, Tyla Farley, Lydia Tippings, Jayda Callan, Alex Duff and Courtney Till. Coaches are Wendy Dobbin, Pippa Edwards, Keni Hamlin, Kayla King and Erin Wagner.

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RYAN BEAN Special to The Standard

Fishing in the dark Fishing at night can be a great new experience. Lets face it, fighting the heat, competing for spots with other anglers, and getting out of the way of boat traffic that comes along with summer can be pretty frustrating at times. All of these things can cause fish to become more dormant in the summer months, and can make for a hard day on the water. After the sun is down and the boats have been put away, there are many fish that take advantage of the opportunity to feed. There is a myth that bass don’t bite at night. I can tell you that is far from the truth. Muskie and walleye, of course, can also be located and caught at night. A little know-how and the right presentation, as well as the right gear, can help you have success at night. First off you’ll need a decent light. Headlamps are great, and help considerably. If your in a boat, also make sure its lights meet the boat safety standards. Now that you can see, you’ll want to pick a location, and choose a presentation. Always make sure if you’re out at night to do research on the area your fishing and become very familiar with it for safety reasons. Never speed, for you can’t see as well, and may not see a piece of debris floating which can ruin your night fast! My favorite lures to use at night are top water lures, any that make a lot of noise. Noise can help considerably in helping the fish locate your bait at night. Shorelines and any structure in one to eight feet of water is a good place to start with top waters. Fish can be located very shallow at night. Baitfish and smaller fish move into the shallows to feed, in return bringing in the bigger predators. Shoals, points, and shallow weed beds are great places, as well as in and around docks. Studying a map of the lake before you go out can help you mark out spots beforehand, and also show you dangerous spots to avoid. A few other lures I like to use a night are plastics that are loaded with scent to help the fish locate the bait. A slow presentation with a jig on bottom can be deadly in provoking a fish to bite at night. I also like to use spinner baits at night with Colarado blades. They cause vibration in the water which fish can key-in on, and can be fished at any depth. Scent and sound, or vibration are what fish use to help them hunt their prey at night, and including this in your presentation can mean a huge difference in getting bit, or going home empty handed. There are also many opportunities for shore fisherman to catch fish they regularly can’t during the day. Check a map for access points from shore and give it a try. Chances are you won’t be dealing with crowds and will have the spot to yourself. Dams, and falls are great places and you can sometimes find one that is lit up at night. Government docks and piers are usually lit up also. Do your research, be safe, and night fishing could open up new experiences and possibilities for you. You may have a little trouble finding time to sleep however. Tight lines, and good luck on the water! Visit Ryan Bean on-line for more great angling tips at beanoutdoors.blogspot.com and on Facebook.

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Lumberjacks headed to Nationals JACKIE DEMPSTERO’HALLORAN Special to The Standard

The Lake Scugog Lumberjacks Midget Fastball team had a great weekend in Napanee, as they picked up the silver medal in the Ontario Elimination Championships and secured their place to represent Ontario and Port Perry in the Canadian Fastball Championships this coming August in Quebec. The Jacks first game had them facing the Cobourg Clippers. Port Perry took an early lead as the weather proved difficult for Cobourg’s starter allowing three walks in the second inning. The Jacks had problems of their own with the weather as Cobourg took the lead in the fourth on two in-field throwing errors. As the rain continued, Port Perry rallied in the fifth and walked away with a 10-6 win over the Clippers. Later in the evening, the Jacks met up with the Innerkip Jets which ended up being a real nail biter. The Jets held a one nothing lead going into the fourth inning when the Jacks tied up the game. In the top of the sixth, Jeff St. Pierre hit a triple to right field and scored on a pass ball by leap frogging the pitcher who fell at home plate. In the end, the Jacks whizzed by the Jets 2-1. Next up was a very talented Kitchener Waterloo team who was one of the favourites to take home the gold in this tournament. The Jacks took an early one run lead as Quinten Bruce pounded a home run over the right field fence in the first. The Kolts tied up the game in the fourth on a string of singles. The long ball once again hurt the Kitchener team in the sixth as Matt Reid hit an out of the park

home run giving back the lead to the Jacks. Port Perry held the Kolts until the final inning when Kitchener’s leadoff batter tripled and scored on a single up the middle. An amazing catch in right field by Brandon Griffen helped the Jacks halt any hopes of a comeback from the Kitchener team. Starting pitcher Clayton Robinson threw three innings giving up one hit and allowing no runs. Jeff St. Pierre finished off the game and picked up the win. Jacks sprint pass the Kolts by a score of 4-2. Port Perry’s next opponent was Teeswater, this was a great battle; the Otters scored three runs in the first inning as the Jacks starter needed to exit the game due to an injury. Port Perry answered by scoring two runs on wild pitches in the first and second innings. Clayton Robinson took over the pitching duties giving up two hits over five innings of play and striking out five batters. The Lumber-

jacks couldn’t muster up any more runs allowing the Otters to take this one by a score of 3-2. The semi-final game had the boys facing the Tavistock Athletics early Sunday morning. Setting the tone for the game, second batter Layne O’Halloran belted a home run over the left field fence. Tavistock picked up two unearned runs in the first on some sloppy defense by the Jacks. Four runs were added to the Jacks lead in the fifth, but Tavistock continued to fight back with four of their own in the bottom with a few wellplaced singles. The Jacks took this one by a score of 11-5 over the Athletics. It was deja-vu for the Jacks as they met the Teeswater Otters in the finals. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the fourth when the Otters managed to squeeze in a run. The Jacks took the lead in the sixth as Cody Till started off the inning with a single and Layne O’Halloran cashed

him in with a double to right field. Not to be outdone Jeff St. Pierre singled up the middle giving the Jacks a two-to-one lead in the game. The Otters final inning had them scoring two runs putting the pressure back on the Jacks. Teeswater took this one by a score of 3-2 as the Jacks left runners on first and second to end the game with the loss. Jeff St. Pierre pitched the entire game allowing two earned runs on five hits. Congratulations go out to all the teams on their efforts last weekend and especially the Lumberjacks, as they managed a silver medal and a trip to the Canadian’s with a team made up entirely of minor aged players. Don’t forget to check out more minor softball news and events in Port Perry by visiting Port Perry and District Minor Softball Associations’ web site at www.portperrysoftball. ca where you will find updated information for all house league teams.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): If you would like to move ahead at work, apply for a new position or ask for a raise. People, in high places, are well aware of your skills and talents. It may be difficult to balance your GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Avoid a clash work schedule with your relationships. of wills with a sibling or neighbour. If you SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Seek plan to travel, make sure you have proper out things that are new and different in driving directions. Slow down on the road. areas like art, people, places or events. Pay your bills on time and safeguard your Travel to a beautiful setting you have never before experienced. Expand your vision of valuables. CANCER (June 21-July 22): An excellent life and enjoy every moment of it. TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Enjoy a peaceful time in your home life. Show your parents how much you love them. Redecorate your home to make it more attractive. Invite friends over for a home cooked dinner.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): If it is money you need, you will attract it without much effort on your part. Apply for a loan or get some other type of financial help during this favourable money cycle. A new LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Extremely intuitive romance would be far from casual. and artistic, you will enjoy participating in AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): All should activities with friends. Pamper yourself with a go well with your partner, even if you have day at a SPA. Give someone a big hug and a difference to resolve. If you are part of a couple and want to get married, set a date get one back. A mising item could turn up. VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Express pla- this month. A legal matter could be resolved tonic love by working for a charitable cause in your favor. period for financial negotiations or investments, do not spend money you will later regret. Look for new ways to boost your income. Win others over to your way of thinking by turning on the charm.

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HOGG, Karen Louise (nee Timbers) HOGG, Karen Louise (nee Timbers), peacefully but unexpectedly surrounded by her family at Toronto General Hospital on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the age of 54. Daughter of Merle Timbers and the late Mary. Dearly beloved wife to Edward for 28 years. Loving mother of Adam. Stepmother of Troy and Craig. Dear sister of Merle Jr., Wanda, Shelley (Jim), Dean (Angela), Desi (Wendy), Lee (Joan) and predeceased by her brother Bruce. Karen will be sadly missed by her many brothers and sisters in law. Daughter in law of Elsie and the Late Edward Hogg. She will be remembered by her nieces, nephews family and friends. A time to gather and remember Karen will be held in the Millbrook Christian Assembly (71 King Street W, Millbrook) on Saturday, July 13 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. All are most welcome to attend. Donations to Trillium Gift of Life foundation, along with condolences, may be made in person at the service or by visiting www.bensonfuneralhomes.com

HITZROTH, George Charles (CFL SUPERFAN) Peacefully, on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at the Community Nursing Home in Port Hope, at age 92. George Hitzroth of Port Perry, loved father of Cherilyne (Leslie) Olson (B.C.), Georgina Hitzroth (Maple), John (Lisa) Hitzroth (Toronto), and Katherine (Brian) Stephen (Port Perry). Loving grandfather of Tyler and Sara Stephen and Melissa (Dan) Van Clief and great-grandfather of Dorian Van Clief. Predeceased by 5 siblings and survived by his sisters Norma, Ruby (Frank) and Anna (Jim). Celebration of Life to be held Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 1:30pm at 20 Castle Harbour Drive in Port Perry. Arrangements have been entrusted to the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171). If desired memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

BLOW, William (Bill) Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Saturday, July 6, 2013. Loving partner of Wendy Pascoe. Devoted father of Ryan, Jenna, and Howie. Stepfather of Cheryl (Brad), and Jodi. Cherished grandfather of Ava, and Logan. Beloved son of Carol Smith, and Laurie Smith (Mona). Predeceased by sister Sharon (Marty) McConnel. Brother of Karen (Glen) Hammond, Sandy (Frank) Hill, Brien Blow, Pat (John) MacLennan, Cathy (Howie) Jones, Jeff Gardner, Ruth Bois (Steve), Paul (Donna) Iveson, Brent (Suzi) Smith, and Melanie Smith (Mike). Bill will also be sadly missed by his father and mother-in-law Jim and Mary Redshaw, his sister-in-law Darlene Morrison (John), and his many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Low & Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach St., Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Friday, July 12, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Bill will be held in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, or charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca.

FIELDEN, Margaret Edith 1939 - 2013 Peacefully passed on Saturday, July 6, 2013 surrounded by family, at age 73. Margaret, dearly loved wife of David Fielden. Loving mother of Carrie Fielden, and Lindsey Myatt and her husband Shane. A cherished Nana to Maddison. Margaret’s family would like to invite friends to a gathering to celebrate her life at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Sunday, July 14th from 1 - 3 p.m. A private family service will be held in Manchester, England. If desired, memorial donations in Margaret’s name may be made by cheque to The Leukaemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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MOTOLKO, Philip Peacefully, after a short illness on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 90. Phil will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 69 years Mary (nee McLaren). Loved father of Carol and her husband Peter Astill (deceased) of Oshawa, Joan and her husband Jerry Cochrane of Port Perry and Wendy and her husband Bill Goodyer of Barrie. Loving grandfather of Philip and Kevin Astill and Stephen, Shawn, Shane, and Kristin Cochrane and Melissa and Candice Goodyer. Proud great grandfather of 15. Rested at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME in Port Perry. A Service to celebrate the life of Philip Motolko was held in St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church, 161 Hanmer Street West, Barrie, Ontario, on Tuesday, July 9th at 1 p.m. Interment St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery, Barrie. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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You’ve been my superhero, dad, right from the very start. Deep within my heart, you have a place of honour. Looking back with memories, Upon the path you trod, We bless the hours we had with you, And leave the rest with God. - Remembering with love, Lorraine, Charlie, Colleen, Tracie, Steve and boys

LOW AND LOW FUNERAL HOMES McGREGOR CANNON, Mary Ann Peacefully, on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at the Wynfield Long Term Care Facility in Oshawa, at age 87. Mary (nee Farmer), beloved wife of the late Melvyn Cannon of Port Perry. Loved mother of Janet and her husband Ken Rankin of Port Perry, Mary Cannon (deceased), Ian Cannon (deceased), Jaqualine and her husband Ray Rankin of Port Perry, Kevin Cannon (deceased) and his wife Cathy of Port Perry, Laura and her husband John Watson of Port Perry, Johnnie Cannon (deceased) Melodie Cannon of Oshawa, Sheila Cannon and her partner Bruce MacDonald of Oshawa, and David Cannon and his wife Sharry-Lynn of Oshawa. A cherished grandmother and great grandmother. Predeceased by her brothers Tommy and Jimmy of Edinburgh, Scotland and she will be remembered by her sister-inlaw Helen Farmer and family in Scotland. The family of Mary Cannon received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Thursday, July 4th from 7 – 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life was held in the Chapel on Friday, July 5th at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry, or the Trillium Foundation (Organ Donation). Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Jack Chapman wish to express their heartfelt thanks for the sympathy and support that we received before and after Jack’s passing. The ﬂowers, cards, visits, food and phone calls meant so much to us all, and words cannot adequately express our gratitude. A special thank you to Jim Burnett for making Jack’s service a true “celebration of life.” Thank you also to Garnet Warriner for his kind words and friendship. At difﬁcult times like this, the company of friends and family is extremely comforting. Thank you to all the staff at Wagg Funeral Home. With love, Verna, Lori, Andrew, Keith and Mary Francis

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Garden club on wheels An excellent number of members at- tory in Schomberg. We will spend time tended the delicious picnic and meeting touring this historical and quaint town. on July 2. What excellent information You can bring your lunch or buy it in the on dandelions was given by the speaker. Village. In the center of Schomberg is the Aside from wine you can Dufferin Marsh with places PINE RIDGE make pies, muffins, as well as to sit and enjoy the wonderGARDEN CLUB boiling up all the plant and ful environment. This tour use the liquid as fertilizer. A is fast filling up, so please call large number of exhibits in Shirley as soon as possible to all categories was entered in book and send payment. The Rose, Flower and VegeNext stop is the Holtable show. Many weird and land Marsh Wineries where funny hats were worn for the you will be taken on a tour NEWS best hat contest. to be shown all aspects of Our next meeting on Auwine making. The grounds gust 6 will feature Elaine Davidson who are nicely landscaped with a gazebo and will speak on growing herbs, their care, waterfall. A nice place to sit if you don’t and uses of culinary herbs for all your wish to take the tour. summer meals and drinks. Please join us at the Nestleton ComOnce again the Garden Club is putting munity Center, Hwy. 7A at 7:30 p.m., all on wheels and hitting the road. We will are most welcome. Membership in this leave Nestleton at 8 a.m. and Port Perry friendly and growing club is $15 single at 8:15 a.m. to visit the beautiful farm of and $20 family. For more information Trish Symons, a noted horticulturist after please call Shirley 905-986-5330. which we will visit the Silani Cheese Fac-

Durham Region bus fare hike Durham Region Transit (DRT) Transit Executive Committee (TEC) approved an increase in DRT fares effective July 1, 2013. The changes were approved January 30, 2013. An average increase of 3% in all fare categories, except co-fare, was recommended to support increasing operating costs and minimize property tax increases. The new fare structure continues to provide passengers with a larger discount when purchasing tickets or monthly passes compared to cash fare rates. Adult and student cash fare will increase from $3 to $3.10, with monthly passes up to $103, from $100. Effective September,

2013 the Student Restricted Monthly Pass will be discontinued in favour of the Student Monthly Pass which is valid seven days a week including holidays and school breaks. Seniors, and children five-years-old and up and attending an elementary school will now be charged $2, instead of $1.95 per ride. Seniors monthly passes will now cost $41.50, an increase from the previous $40.25. Child’s monthly passes will now cost $61.25, over the previous $59.50. Passengers may pay a cash top up for old tickets on any DRT bus, but not on a GO Bus. Adults and students will pay an additional 10 cents per ticket, and children and

seniors will pay an additional five cents. The exchange period is until October 31, 2013. To exchange old tickets, bring the old tickets and purchase a top up at these locations: DRT Head Quarters, see cashiers on main floor at front counter at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby ,Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DRT Westney, 110 Westney Road South, Ajax, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. United Way Star Assist Information Kiosk, Oshawa Centre, Oshawa, Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Customers are offered a grace period until July 31.

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