The Standard Newspaper May 29th, 2014

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The candidates in the upcoming provincial election shared their views with residents of North Durham on Monday, May 26, at an All Candidates meeting, held at the Uxbridge Arena Community Centre.

Important topics facing local residents were discussed, ranging from a big-picture look, to a hyper-local point of view. Four candidates for Durham’s MPP seat at Queen’s Park in the upcoming election - which takes place on June 12, and was sparked by the NDP’s vote of non-confidence in the current Liberal majority.

Healthcare and the safeguarding of Uxbridge Cottage Hospital and Port Perry Hospital dominated a large part of the debate, with questions branching into policy on Personal Support Workers and compensation for injured workers.

Durham NDP candidate Derek Spence lauded his party’s plans to create a network of 24-hour family clinics, in an effort to reduce wait times at Emergency Rooms in the province, and to work closely with his potential constituents on maters of local healthcare.

Andrew Small, the leader of the Ontario Libertarian Party spoke in stead of Durham candidate Conner Toye, retorting with a radical idea involving privitization of healthcare services.

“We need to change OHIP’s funding model, which gives hospitals like the one in Uxbridge a pile of money and makes them look at patients like a liability,” said Mr. Small. “Make them earn money by treating patients – the

FOR THE LOVE OF HORSES: The second annual Horse Lover’s Tour galloped into Uxbridge over the weekend at six sites across the township, including the Uxbridge Historical Centre where Little Lord Oberon posed with Kirstan of Elencampe Farm. The tour continues on Sunday, June 1, with its Scugog portion, for more information, visit www.scugog.ca.

BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard hospitals will compete, and the faster ones will improve.”

Granville Anderson, the candidate for the Ontario Liberty Party, defended the current government - “Back in 2003, Ontario had the worst wait times in Canada for surgeries and people used to die in hallways. Currently, we have the best wait times – improving healthcare will also lead to job creation.”

Progessive Conservative candidate Mike Patrick disputed Mr. Anderson’s comment, stating that “We have

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doctors now, but it’s no thanks to the Liberal government - we owe it to local efforts and physician recruitment boards, like the one I chaired for Lakeridge Health.

It is an MPP’s job to listen to your qualms, and I plan to follow in John O’Toole’s footsteps.”

Mr. Patrick went on to explain the PC party’s policy for hiring more nurses and front-line workers - to make doctor’s jobs easier and more efficient.

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Thursday, May 29, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 3 LIFE IS BUT A DREAM: Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier and Regional Councillor Bobbie Drew paddled up and down Lake Scugog on Monday, May 26 - to celebrate the opening of the 46th annual Canoe the Nonquon event with a headto-head race. Mayor Mercier was joined by Rebecca Blundon, while Ms. Drew was accompanied by Nic Mammone - both Heritage Centre student staff. Kicking off on Saturday, June 7 at the Nonquon River bridge near the Scugog 10th Concession between 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. - the race features over 25 kilometres of paddling through the twisty river and along the shores of Lake Scugog, to a finish point at either Robinglade Park or Palmer Park. Registration takes place at the Latcham Centre on Water St., on June 6 or June 7, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m and costs $50 per canoe or kayak, with a discount for OMCKRA members. Registration forms can be found on-line at ScugogShoresMuseum. com, and further information can be found by contacting Shannon Kelly at BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard skelly@scugog.ca or 905-985-8698, ext. 103.

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Durham candidates have their say at election forum F RO M PAG E 1

The topic of job creation and stimulus for Durham’s economy was raised by several local residents, from both an employee and an employer point-of-view.

Mr. Patrick attempted to clarify what he refers to as a misconception about PC leader Tim Hudak’s million jobs plan, stating “We didn’t say we would fire 100,000 people, we would reduce the size of government over four years. We’ve had an alphabet soup of government bureaucrats since 2009, for every teacher in the classroom, we have two bureaucrats in the staff room - it’s time to cut the bloat.”

Further, Mr. Patrick explained PC plans to put corporate tax incentives in-place for companies who hire, and retain workers in the manufacturing sector.

Liberal candidate Mr. Anderson responded by saying “[Mr. Patrick] can massage it any way he wants.

100,000 jobs will be gone – he will remove the back bone of education. As a school board trustee, I could not disagree more.”

Mr. Spence pushed for further job creation efforts from the province, saying “The incentives we provide

Jennifer and Colin Laird, along with big sisters Natalie and Maeva, are thrilled to announce the arrival of

can’t just be a hand-out for companies to come and set up, and then take the jobs away – it needs to stay in the province.”

Mr. Small closed the topic with a call for the end of government regulations and minimum wage, saying that “[The Ontario Libertarian Party] will get rid of the red-tape which make it impossible to get a job.

The government can only create government jobs, we don’t need more of those - we just need to make it easier to find a job and negotiate pay.”

One of the heaviest topics discussed at the debate was Ontario’s provincial debt - which currently sits around $280 Billion, according to the Ontario Debt Clock.

“In order to sustain the services we have for our seniors and children, the Liberal government had to incur debt,” said Mr. Anderson. “The debt will be rebalanced by 2017 in our plan.”

PC and NDP candidates Mr. Patrick and Mr. Spence were in tandem with their criticism of the Liberal budget and numerous government scandals.

Mr. Patrick stated “We’ve gone from a country that gives out aid to a country that receives it - the Liberal’s can’t balance a budget, and there is no explanation of how they will. We can’t just throw pixie dust around and magically fix things.”

Mr. Spence followed up by saying “The gas plant and ORNGE scandals have wasted our money - money which could have been used to help the families of Durham Region.”

In the closing statement portion of the debate, Mr. Anderson responded with an apology for the cancellation of the Mississauga gas plants, and held firm that the PC and NDP parties voted in that decision as well.

Libertarian leader Mr. Small offered a dejection and downsizing of the current provincial government in his statement.

“We will legally limit the size and reach of government. The Liberals, PC, NDP and all the other parties believe that government is the solution to everything.

The idea that we are one social policy, one tax dollar, and one regulation away from utopia is wrong - We need new ideas, not more of the same.”

NDP Candidate Mr. Spence vowed to fight for middle-class families if elected, his final statement was that Kathleen Wynne has whittled away at families since she came into power, and that Durham deserves a government that will take care of the young, sick, elderly, and citizens of all types.

PC candidate Mr. Patrick offered a local connection to voters, touting his experience running a small business in Bowmanville - “The voters of Durham need to elect a candidate with deep roots in Durham, who actually knows what we need. I’m known by doctors, musicians, business owners and athletes. I’m in my element, whether working with a blue collar worker, farmer, tradesman, executive or healthcare worker – Durham needs a proven track record who can be trusted.”

As a final send-off, Master of Ceremonies Ted Barris offered a final thought to all in attendance, saying “The percentage of voters has dropped from 58 to below 50, it’s a shame. I thank everyone for the work they do, and urge you to encourage your neighbours and friends to vote – no matter what they choose.”

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NORTH DURHAM CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell The Caesarea Skateboard Park is hosting a BBQ/Dance fundraiser at the Beacon Marina on Saturday, June 14. There will be live entertainment featuring Grant Fullerton, formerly of Stitch n’ Tyme and Lighthouse. The doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets will be sold at $25 each.

Blackstock & District Lions Club We’ll be setting up early Saturday, May 31, for our Lions Car Show at the fairgrounds. Vehicle entrants will pay a fee of $5 per vehicle, while spectators are free.

We’re looking at a variety of classes for judging, including: Classic Cars, Modified Cars, Classic trucks, Modified Trucks, Best Paint, and Best Interior. Vendors are most

welcome, just contact our Show Chair Keith at (905)986-5603 or keithbrown393@ gmail.com. We’re looking forward to serving you at our food booth, too.

Congratulations to the many Lions Clubs all across Canada who participated this past Sunday in the Lions Foundation of Canada National Walk for Dog Guides.

The newest of our six programmes, Diabetes Awareness dogs, has already graduated a class of service dogs trained to detect oncoming diabetic implications. Many of our clients joined in with their service dogs, as did many folks with foster puppies. Watch for details of Blackstock Lions Walk in the fall.

PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd Thank you, thank you, thank you to the bakers, gardeners, volunteers and especially all the customers who made our Plant and Bake Sale an outstanding success.

The annual Homecoming Service is on Wednesday, June 4, at 2 p.m. at Port Perry United Church. This service is for those who are unable to attend a regular church service on Sunday Mornings. Transportation is provided.

Sunday, June 8, is the Prince Albert UCW thank-offering service at 11:30 a.m. Jill Bates will be the guest speaker.

The Prince Albert UCW ladies are cordially invited to attend the Port Perry UCW’s annual pot-luck social on Tuesday, June 10, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the church.

The annual barbecue to celebrate the end of the church year in Prince Albert will be on Sunday, June 22 after the regular church service. There will be a service the following Sunday in the church before we close for the summer months.

Keep in mind, when you visit Otter’s Greenhouse on Medd Rd. in Epsom, that your purchases will support fundraising efforts of Prince Albert Church, Prince Albert Public School or Scugog Christian School. We are all very grateful to Otter’s for their support.

The euchre winners at the Community Hall are Merle St. John, Ilean Pugh, Owen Gray, Audrey Adams, Ivan McLaughlin and Grace Pargeter. Connie Cloutier won the lone hand series with 11 lone hands. Euchre at the Community Hall will continue until the end of June.

SANDFORD & ZEPHYR by Pat Asling What a beautiful weekend was the real 24th of May! This is what spring is supposed to be like although things, especially dandelions, have not suffered from the cooler weather; my yard looks like a hay field. Gardeners were out in full force Saturday morning as they lined up vehicles and containers to take away all the compost they could for their vegetable and flower plots. The garden centres were doing a brisk business as well.

Fishing is a popular sport whether at Elgin Pond or further afield. Bob Meek, Cor VanMauik and others spent several days much further north enjoying the solitude.

Another popular sport in the area concerns horses. Saturday was the day for the Horse Lovers Tour. My granddaughter Charlene Jones spent the weekend with me and we visited the Museum, where we saw some lovely period costumes, a suit of armour and little Oberon the Shetland pony. I was most interested to converse with a female veterinarian living in Uxbridge who specializes in equine dentistry exclusively.

Then it was off to the oft written about Hop Hill, later Cast Iron Ranch, not far from me up the 6th that I never knew was a horse centre.

Sunday was the official retirement par-

ty for Pam Noble, who has worked at the Uxbridge Public Library, in various capacities for some 27 years. Peggy Kennedy made an excellent emcee for the programme, aided by the other library staff.

John and Pam (nee Catherwood) farmed for many years on Davis Dr. before moving into Uxbridge, and last fall into Bobcayeon. Pam will be greatly missed.

Corrine Morrison will be taking over her position as Programme Co-ordinator.

Many area residents were in attendance.

A joint service was held at Zephyr.

Joan Sine led the service with Rosa Telep as guest speaker. Rosa attends the Family Worship congregation of Pastor Jim Hackner, where her husband is pianist.

Rosa is currently studying for her Masters of Theology.

On Thursday, May 29, the Sandford UCW is holding their meeting, at 1:30 p.m. All ladies are invited. The speaker will inform about various alternate living accommodations as we age. The Book Club meets that evening at 7 p.m.

As well, there is a shower for Eric Smalley and Erica Tibaut at the Community Hall. Contact Amy 905-852-4906 if you wish to contribute to a community gift.

Sandford’s Pork BBQ is coming up on Thursday, June 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., continuous servings.

Wednesday, May 28 Algonquin Park Birds nature talk presented by the North Durham Nature Club at the Uxbridge Senior Centre, starting at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Ron Tozer has spent 25 years as a park naturalist in Algonquin Park and copies of his latest book will be available for sale. His talk will include such topics as habitat changes, migration timing changes relating to climate change and bird population declines. Contact Derek to register at 905-8525432 or visit www.northdurhamnatureclub.com. * Port Perry Fiddle Club monthly dance at the Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach Rd. Bring your fiddle, guitar, singing voice and dancing shoes. Everyone is welcome, doors open at 6 p.m. Admission $5, for more information, please call 905985-7557.

Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May 31 Annual Seagrave United Church yard and bake sale, starting at 9 a.m. on the property of Len and Betty Somerville, 21300 Simcoe St. For more information, please call 905-985-2489.

Friday, May 30 Petissimo gala benefit concert in support of the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog, at Town Hall 1873 in Port Perry. Call 905-985-8181 or visit www.TownHall1873.com for tickets to this elegant and entertaining evening of music.

Saturday, May 31 *Uxbridge Thanks Our Troops parade leaves Uxbridge Arena at 10:30 a.m., heading to El-

gin Park for a massive celebration of the contributions made by the brave men and women of our armed forces.

Michael Landsberg of TSN’s ‘Off the Record’ will serve as MC. Until 5 p.m., attendees can enjoy live entertainment, food and drinks, and buy an red t-shirt to be part of the ribbon formation that will be photographed from the sky and distributed to members of Canada’s armed forces around the world. * Trunk/Yard Sale at St. John’s Anglican Church in Blackstock from 9 a.m. to noon. * Large multi-family yard and bake sale fundraiser in support of Hope Church at 3280 Pogue Rd. on Scugog Island from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. * St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Uxbridge hosts their annual yard, plant and bake sale from 8:30 a.m. to noon at 59 Toronto St. South.

Sunday, June 1 Breadalbane Decoration Service in Utica at 2:30 p.m., with guest speaker Torrey Griffiths.

Tuesday, June 3 Antarctica travelogue with Geoff Carpentier at the Scugog Memorial Library at 2 p.m. The popular monthly series continues with a presentation from Standard columnist Geoff Carpentier as he details his time in Antarctica - an area of the world that fascinates many, but where so few have actually ventured.

Free to attend, and copies of Mr. Carpentier’s new book ‘Antarctica: a Traveller’s Resource Guide’ will be available for sale. For more information, or to pre-register, call

905-985-7686, ext. 101.

Wednesday, June 4 To mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the Uxbridge Historical Society presents ‘A Once In a Lifetime Trip to Europe’ at the Museum Schoolhouse, located at 7239 Conc. 6., starting at 7 p.m. See photos, listen to stories and hold artifacts that tell of the planning, the invasion and the aftermath of D-Day with light refreshments served afterward.

Thursday, June 5 Sandford United Church Pork Supper at the Sandford Community Centre from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for children between 6 and 12, with kids under 6 admitted free of charge.

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Sunday, June 8 The Uxbridge Horseman’s Association will be visiting homes in Barton Farms and Wooden Sticks to collect donations to the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Leave your boxes and bags of food at the end of your driveway for volunteers to pick up. * The Cartwright Union Cemetery will be holding a Decoration Day service at 3990 Edgerton Rd., starting at 2 p.m.

Saturday, June 14 St. Andrews United Church in Sunderland is holding their Annual Yard and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, June 17 Town Hall meeting at Port Perry United Church and second round of auditions for the Port Perry Children’s Choir.

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GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till Garden centres are busy, busy now the warmth and sun are here. Tell Otter’s Greenhouse in Epsom that you wish to support our Hall and Park fundraiser ( which ends June 7), when you purchase your plants.

Congratulations to Mike and Dianne Pelletier on their recent 25th Wedding Anniversary.

Maple syrup is still available from Greenbank Lions.

There will be the burial of the late June Spence on Tuesday, June 3, at the Foster Memorial in Uxbridge. The family is asking anyone who would like to join them for a memorial following the service to go to Haugen’s Restaurant in Manchester starting at noon, for ribs or whatever, in memory of June and Muriel Dawson, as they both loved ribs.

The Seagrave United Church Giant Yard Sale is Friday and Saturday May 30-31, at the Somerville Farm at 21300 Simcoe St. There will be a “Ragin, Cajun, Jack and Bill” for Matthew Somerville and Andy Paul Saturday, June 21, from 8 p.m. till late at

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the Somerville Farm, 21300 Simcoe St. in Seagrave – Cajun food, games, prizes +. Tickets are $10 each, can be purchased from Len or Betty 905-985-8066 or Keith Puckrin 905-985-2489.

Greenbank’s Church Talent Auction Fundraiser has been confirmed for Saturday, November 1.

Mark your calendars!

Greenbank’s annual BBQ is Friday August 1, but also a great community effort and get together.

On Monday June 2, starting at 7:30pm at the church there will be a planning meeting for all and any volunteers to attend.

Happy Birthday to Norma Ferguson and any others celebrating this week.

Sunday’s church service welcomed back Rev. David Shepherd and Charlene. Being Rogation Sunday, it was also a Communion Service. Rev. David used radishes and radish seeds to explain part of the meaning of Rogation to the children, and expended on Rural Life in his sermon message, concluding with the distribution and celebration of communion. The

musical prelude postlude, Senior choir’s anthem, another composition by Stu Beaudoin, all added to this special service.

Next Sunday at 11 a.m. is Greenbank Sunday School Anniversary with Darlene Hallett returning to the pulpit. Lunch will follow the service – Donations of sandwiched or cookies/squares will be appreciated.

On June 4, Fidelis U.C.W. meets at 1:30 p.m. at the church.

Greenbank Public School News Great work to all our track & field participants, and good luck to those who will represent Greenbank P.S. at the Civic Fields in Oshawa.

Thanks to our HPS for providing a fantastic pancake lunch today!

If you are interested in sponsoring a lunch, the cost is $150, with all proceeds going directly back to by more healthy snacks. Contact the school for more information.

Good Luck to the students involved with EQAO testing this week. Congrats to this weeks’ Sunshine winners – Nichole G., Savannah, Morgan. Good job girls!!

EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Congratulations to Epsom neighbours Dave and Michelle Graham who welcomed a new baby girl last Saturday night at Port Perry Hospital, weighing 7 lbs. 4oz.

This Sunday, June 1, at 2:30 p.m., Breadalbane is having their annual decoration service. The guest speaker is Torrey Griffiths with special music by

Jim Gross and Audrey Beauchamp. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Canadian Foodgrains Project have planted their 70 acres of fields for this years project to corn.

Condolences from the community go out to the family of Ken McKnight who passed away on May 18.

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BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Final reminder for the Trunk sale at St. John’s Anglican Church this Saturday, morning of May 31. It will have an excellent silent auction table and a delicious assortment of home baked goods. As well as the dale of articles from the car trunks.

Also next Saturday, will be the annual fundraising Golf Tournament at Summerlea Golf Course sponsored by the Cartwright Sports and

Recreation Inc. and its user groups. For further information call Wilma Wotten at 905-986-4602, Nancy Stinson at 905772-3863 or Melanie Wright at 905-986-4201.

The Nestleton United Church Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rain or Shine. Come for the bargains, the baking and the plants. BBQ sausage on a bun will be available.

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Finally, beautiful sunny weather and people are busy planting their gardens. Have you been by the Church to check out the tablet of the Ten Commandments.

Greeting the Church People on this Rural Life Sunday were Ross and Jean Short. Rev. David Shepherd was welcomed back as Guest Speaker. Verna Gagnon and Jane Pettinger were ushers on this Communion Sunday. Rev. David’s message for the children was about Rogation. Each child received a radish and some seeds to plant and, in about four weeks they will have grown their own radishes! Prayers were given for gardens and farms. His message for the adults included his rendition of “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” and how we are all “Rural Folk” here. Many stayed after the service for the Prayer Meeting for Rev. Paul and his family.

If you have a need for ministerial services, please contact the Greenank/Seagrave Pastoral charge secretary Valerie Hunter at 905-985-3586 or valerieaprilhunter@gmail.com.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events.

May 28 – 6 p.m. and May 29 – 1:30 p.m. Set Up for Yard Sale May 30 – 9 a.m. U.C.W. Bake Sale May 30 and May 31 - Seagrave Church Yard Sale.

June 1 - 9:15 a.m. Church with Darlene Hallet as Guest Speaker.

June 4 – 1:30 p.m. U.C.W. Meeting at Rita Prokopchuk’s.

June 4 – 6:45 p.m. ‘Walk With Us’ Join us every Wednesday evening in the church parking lot to walk with friends. Walk at your own pace and your own distance. Everyone is welcome!

June 8 – 9:15 a.m. Church with Darlene Hallet as Guest Speaker.

June 8 - 10:15 a.m. Coffee Hour hosted by the Choir.

June 10 - noon Out To Lunch.

June 29 - 11 a.m. Trip to Class Act Dinner Theatre, with Lunch and tickets to ‘The Legends of the Beach Boys’. Meet after church to car pool. Call Betty Somerville at 905-985-8066 for tickets.

Once again, Seagrave Church is fundraising with Otter Greenhouses on Medd Rd. in Epsom until June 8. When you purchase your spring and summer flowers at Otter’s, mention that you wish to have your purchase go towards the Seagrave Church Fundraiser.

Thanks to all Seagravers who send us news. If you live in King’s Bay, Robinglade Estates, or anywhere in Seagrave and have an item for this column, please contact mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com or call 905-985-9921.

tended the Bay of Quite United Church Conference held at Baltimore over the weekend. In Linda’s absence the UCW led by Shirley Gibson conducted worship. Kelly Gatchell told the children’s story and Harvey Graham spoke on being a Christian Farmer. The theme of worship was agriculture. Well done folks.

Last week Hazel Coates, Muriel Wotten, Mae Buller and Joyce Kelly represented Shirley

W.I. at the Ontario District W.I. Annual held at Epsom United Church.

Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Betty Kirvan, Vivian Canning, Muriel Tenant, Don Trunks, Wilma VanCamp and Ken Rohrer low. Marg Cayer had the most lone hands. The winners of the specials were Gerry MacArthur, Ellen Gibson, Laura Zyck and Betty Kirvan.

On Thursday, June 5, there will be a Official Board Meeting in the Lower Hall of the Church starting at 7:40 p.m., following Yoga, hope to see many of you out for this meeting.

Keep this date in mind - Saturday, July 5, Scugog Island United Church is having a Grand Open House and Family Fun Day. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a dunk tank, Checkers the Clown will provide entertainment for the children and adults alike! As well, there will be a BBQ and a race car on display, as well as live music.

Also on July 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a Charity Yard and Bake Sale, at 3280 Pogue Rd. on the Island. Just follow the Balloons. See you there!

Happy Birthdays this week goes out to: I have to happy belated birthdays Nancy Byberg 21, and Brenda Casteels 22nd, Chantelle Chenier Sonia Marsden, 25th Linda Mc Rae 26, Sonny Elliot, Lawrence Panter 29 and Emma Kozlinsky on the 30th happy birthday to anyone who may have been missed.

I can be reached at 905-985-7662 by phone, or by e-mail at jc.lesaux@me.com.

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SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH 19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, June 1 10 a.m. Morning Service Rev. Michelle Hofman

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, June 1 Service at 10 a.m.

Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

The Prince Albert United Church held their annual plant and bake sale on the morning of Saturday, May 24 - members gathered to raise money for the church’s projects, which they have done for over twenty years.

BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Uxbridge man injured in ATV accident UXBRIDGE: A 43-year-old Uxbridge man was seriously injured when his ATV lost control in Uxbridge over the weekend.

According to Police, on Saturday, May 24, at approximately 4:25 p.m., the victim was operating his ATV alongside two other riders on Conc. 6 when he lost control, left the roadway, entered the ditch, and struck a fence. The victim was air-lifted to a Toronto-area hospital with serious head injuries, where he remains in stable condition.

Members of the Durham Regional Police Traffic Services Branch, Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene to conduct an investi-

gation. The roadway was closed while evidence was collected at the scene. Investigators have determined that road and weather conditions were favorable at the time of the collision.

Anyone with new information about this investigation or who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact D/ Cst. MacDuff of the DRPS Traffic Services Branch at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5267.

Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Pet Valu owners recieve SAC nomination BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

SCUGOG: The owners of a local pet store have been nominated for the Scugog Accesibility Committee’s (SAC) monthly Tip of the Hat award, in recognition of their outstanding support and care for customers - regardless of their ability.

Scott and Pam Riley owners of Port Perry Pet Valu, located at 1535 Hwy7A in the Smart Centre have always held the treatment of their customers in the highest regard.

Kyle Rawn, a member of the SAC who has been blind since the age of one, put the team up for nomination due to the friendly and welcoming atmoshpere they have created for him and his Guide Dog, Geronimo.

“From the day I first met Mr. Riley, I was impressed with his attitude and his dedication to customer service,” said Mr. Rawn.

“Barriers to people with disabilities exist in many forms. The biggest barrier of all, and often the hardest to tear down, is attitude.”

Among the list of reasons for nomination, Mr. Rawn states that the Rileys opened a larger and more accesible store at their current location - to improve upon the original and cramped Paulmac’s Pet Food in downtown Port Perry.

“They are even pursuing the opportunity to install power door operators at their main entrance,” said Mr. Rawn. “If the majority of Ontario’s businesses operated in the same manner as the Pet Valu franchise owned by Mr. and Mrs. Riley, there would be no need for accessibility legislation.”

Leading by example, Mr. Riley has created a culture of kindness and exceptional

customer service. He and his employees are always happy to go the extra mile for their customers, whether recommending products, assisting to locate or reach items, or carrying purchases out to customer’s cars. Mr. Rawn that many costumers leave the store with positive feelings and the goods they need.

The Tip of the Hat ceremony will be held at the next SAC meeting, on Thursday, May 29 at 9 a.m. - inside Scugog Township Hall - 181 Perry St. Mr. Rawn asks attendees to please inquire about the room of the meeting at the front desk, as it has yet to be announced.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND COUNSELLING SERVICES Dr. Parnian Pajouhandeh & Associates Services for adults, children and adolescents, couples and families.

Serving Scugog and area for the past 18 years.

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

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

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

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday June 1, 10 a.m.

Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome.

(905) 982-2064 or newsongadmin@powergate.ca

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 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Worship Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all

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!

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 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

UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com Sunday, June 1 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

70 Toronto St. North Uxbridge Father John Duffy Mass Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.

Confessions Saturday 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

For Mass through the week call office 905-852-6944

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

(Anglican Church of Canada)

Minister Rev. John Anderson

266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com Sunday, June 1

Seventh Sunday of Easter 10:00 am Eucharist Sunday School and Nursery available

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, June 1 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

A contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment.

Staff: Dr. Fred Penney, Lead 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,’

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, June 1

Guest Speaker - Darlene Hallett

Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Service June 1st - Sunday School Anniversary

Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 a.m. Service

New website: www.seagrave-church.com

Everyone is Welcome Children’s Time with Services

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

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EDITORIAL Power to The People

The provincial election is looming. In fact, readers can vote at advance polling stations as early as Saturday, May 31 if they wish. (10 a.m to 8 p.m. at the Scugog Arena and Uxbridge Senior’s Centre, until June 5).

Many complain that politics are just more of the same, rife with scandal, and that one person’s vote - your vote - doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. Fed up? Good, because this is a time for every Ontarian and Durhamite to take a close look at their candidates’ policies and platforms and decide what works best for you.

The campaigning process is, in essence, a very long job interview - Durham’s next MPP does not work for Horwath, Hudak or Wynne they are hired and paid for by the people of this riding. The Standard’s advice is simple: go to the polls, and then make them work for you.

John O’Toole will be a tough act to follow, after making constituents his first priority over the last 19 years.

With a shameful display of roughly half of all eligible voters deciding to sit at home, it’s time to end the armchair politics. If you have an issue of concern or a point to make, pick up the phone and call one of the five candidate’s offices - ask the hard questions and hear what each has to say.

Young people and recently eligible voters will inherit this land and are already beginning to handle the reigns of government - it’s their turn to end the apathy and vote for the Ontario they want to see in their future and their children’s future.

No matter who you are voting for, or which party wins the election - cast your vote, and continue being heard in the mean time. Politics are important every day, not every four years.

Remember: one who does not vote has no right to complain.

Your opinion matters Send us an e-mail to standarddarryl@powergate.ca or a letter to: The Standard, 94A Water St., Port Perry ON L9L 1J2

Uxbridge Thanks Our Troops - this Saturday To the Editor, Party in the Park! Uxbridge is having a Party and you are all invited.

Join us as Uxbridge Thanks Our Troops for their dedication and sacrifices. On Saturday, May 31, we begin with a parade starting at the Uxbridge Arena, 10:30 a.m. heading through downtown Uxbridge, ending up at Elgin Park. Feel free to join in and march along with us at the end of the parade!!

See military displays, listen to local band Witness Protection with special guest, Tania Joy and Carlie Webster, enjoy some cold beverages, and visit local vendors and service groups. King Brewery has crafted an exclusive beer for this event “Legion of Heroes Lager” to debut this day. The Cadets will a have an obstacle training course you can run through.

Jon Patterson, will perform the song Heroes that he wrote and dedicated to our military. Come

sign the Canadian flag that will later be presented to the base commander at CFB Trenton.

Read all the “Thank you” cards written by local school children, later to be distributed to military units across Canada as well as our local Vets. Listen to the HMCS York Naval Jazz Band as you sit in your comfy fold up chair.

Be a part of the Living Support Ribbon. A Ribbon formation formed by all those wearing the “Uxbridge Thanks Our

Troops” T-shirt. To be photographed aerially by a Griffon Tactical helicopter (on site as well) and distributed to Troops across Canada.

Shirts are available at the event, Canadian Tire in Uxbridge, at the Uxbridge Legion Friday and Saturday from 1-4 pm in May or on line www.uxbridgethanksourtroops.com.

All proceeds will go to Wounded Warriors Canada to aid in groundbreaking programs to assist Veterans with

issues related to post-traumatic stress disorders.

In advance of this momentous day, please show your pride by displaying a Canadian flag or yellow ribbons around your house or property. C’mon Uxbridge, let’s paint the town!!!

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NEWS & OPINION

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Bill McKee cries victory

Walk Softly Geoff carpentier

Ready for Spring

It certainly has been a long cold winter – no one will dispute that – but how does wildlife accommodate the dramatic cold, the shortage of food and the extreme weather? Well maybe I can shed a bit of light on that. In the next couple of columns, I’ll try to share some secrets that wild animals utilize to survive our winter and the transition into spring.

Okay let’s start with birds – this is mostly straight forward – flee the cold if you can and if you can’t, find somewhere toasty with lots of food and little competition. Our overwintering birds are a hardy lot – give them shelter from the cold and wind, a place to snuggle and a reliable food source and they’ll do pretty well. Witness the coldest January day and what do you see? – a fluffy ball of chickadee at your feeder, gleefully greeting the day.

The vast majority of our birds migrate southward in the fall and northward in the spring to escape the cold and seek out summer nesting sites respectively. Timing is critical if this is to be successful. Looking at the spring migration, which by the way is really moving forward now, birds that thrive on seeds or carrion will do very well as there’s lots of food left over from last fall’s seed crops or carcasses (hmmm yummy!) that were buried under the snow all winter.

But what if you’re a frugivore – a fruit eater? Well, once again, there’s lots of food if you know where to look. Robins and waxwings eat mostly fruit in the winter, so they have the best areas scouted out. In fact, they often return to the same woodlots and berry patches year after year to see if the crop is good – smart! Highbush Cranberry and Buckthorn have lots of berries left so food is actually quite plentiful right now.

To add zest, the sugar content is highest at this time of year so energy reserves can be replenished more easily. Robins and many other wintering or early arriving birds are opportunistic and will readily switch to an insect diet when available. Cluster and Dance Flies emerge early in the season and can be a life saver - literally.

But what about the insectivores – the insect eaters - swallows and flycatchers? Well most of the many species that share our summers wait until the bugs are plentiful, but the Eastern Phoebe and Tree Swallow come back early, so finding enough bugs to eat can be a serious and dangerous challenge. So what does one do? Well, first of all be alert for any food source that becomes available (see the reference to flies above) or watch the snow surface for “snow fleas” (thrips) as they emerge very early in the season. Some species of midges come out early as well particularly around sewage ponds.

But if you can’t find bugs – eat berries – works for the robins!

One species that always puzzles me is the American Woodcock, a gamebird that eats earthworms almost exclusively. It comes back at the beginning of March when Ontario is often pretty frozen and worms are hard to come by, but somehow they find the seeps where the soil is not frozen and, with their long bills, probe for and find food. But if worms are scarce, they will forage on insect larvae, snails, centipedes, millipedes, spiders, beetles and ants.

So the returning birds pretty much have it figured out – well unless the winter is prolonged too much or it is too cold or the insect hatches don’t materialize or the berries failed last year. Pretty dangerous time really! For those smart enough to delay coming back, things are a lot easier!

Next time, I’ll look at mammals to see how they cope. Stay tuned!

Geoff Carpentier is a published author, expedition guide and environmental consultant. Visit Geoff on-line at www.avocetnatureservices.com and on Facebook.

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

NORTH DURHAM: Town Crier Bill McKee added to his extensive trophy collection recently, as he took home the top prize at an international competition.

On May 10, Mr. McKee won first place in the Town Crier competition at the annual Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan.

During the competition,

Oh baby The longest two months of my life came to an end recently, as two weeks ago, I was finally able to share the news with the world that Kate and I are expecting our first child later this year.

We had already told the members of our immediate family, but for the world at large, this news was top secret as we approached the magical 12-week mark of pregnancy.

For someone who makes a living sharing news, this was a nearly impossible task, but I managed through it. Although I did ask nearly every person I knew who recently welcomed a little boy or girl into the world about some of the finer details of looking after a little one, namely ‘how do you go about trimming their fingernails?’ and ‘what colour did you paint the nursery?’

To say we’re excited for this new arrival would be one of history’s greatest understatements. And, as the baby has steadily grown in Kate’s womb, my excitement to be a Dad has grown along with it.

Already we have seen our baby grow from a ‘gummi bear’ into an (almost) fully formed person. Like most men, I generally try and keep my emotions buried deep down inside, but when I heard the tiny heartbeat during one of our many ultrasounds, I couldn’t help but shed tears. It was at that moment that everything sud-

Mr. McKee bested town criers from the Netherlands, Bermuda, Canada and the United States.

As well, Mr. McKee’s wife Liz took home third prize in the Best Dressed Escort portion of the competition.

This summer, Mc. McKee will be looking to defend his 2013 championship as the Ontario Guild of Town Criers hosts its annual championship event in Port

Perry this August.

During the event, 19 town criers from across the province will gather on the shores of Lake Scugog, with Mr. McKee seeking his sixth provincial crown.

As well, Mr. McKee recently threw his tricorne hat into the ring in this fall’s municipal election, officially filing nomination papers to seek election as Ward 3 Councillor in Scugog.

Up All Knight denly washed over me as being all too real.

Without diminishing my role as Editor here at The Standard, being a parent is the most important job I will ever have, and like everyone else in the world, I have only a rough idea of what lies ahead when November 23rd rolls around and we get to hold our little boy or girl for the first time.

It’s come as some solace that many people have told me that no one really knows what they are doing, and are mostly just trying to stay one step ahead of their kids. As a side note, this advice was also given to me to put into practice once I eventually have to start helping with homework. There is so much to take in, and so much planning for the future that it’s tough at time to keep everything straight. For instance, I knew right away that the little one will be able to start playing hockey in the fall of 2018, but could only guess as to when school starts.

Not only is this uncharted waters for Kate and I, but for our parents as well, since this will be their first grandchild. In truth, our family members may equal our own excitement. They too had a tough time keeping our secret a secret.

Early on, I shared the news with my Aunt Susie, and she

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produced one of our first funny moments of the pregnancy just a few days later when she took a wrong turn at Shopper’s and found herself down the baby aisle.

“I was grabbing things on both sides of the aisle and before I knew it, my cart was almost full,” she later told me. “Then I realized that I knew the cashier and she’d definitely want to know who all this stuff is for, so I had to put it all back.”

With the outpouring of congratulations we have already had from the community, I know that our baby will be welcomed into a world anxiously awaiting him or her, and for that we are both so grateful.

I’m not naive enough to imagine that this new job will be easy, but I am certain that it will be the most rewarding experience I could ever undertake.

Together with my beautiful wife, I know that we will make a fantastic team as parents, and I couldn’t ask for a better teammate as we approach our magical moment this November.

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ROAMING THE HALLS: These ‘cowgirls’ (from left) Summer Scott, Anne Marie Voyer, Sadie Caldarola, Carly Winnitoy, Arden Hamilton and Kirsten Pederson, were some of the more than 300 students that took part in Uxbridge Secondary School’s fourth annual Relay for Life on Friday, May 23, to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.

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The Annual General Meeting hosted by Newcastle was enjoyed by those members that attended. Pine Ridge mem-

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Our next meeting on Tuesday, June 3 will feature Nicola Warnock speaking on “Why Troughs are a Good

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Mr. Sub dives into sixth annual Subs for Seniors day DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

SCUGOG: On Monday, June 2, Mr. Sub Port Perry will once again be hosting their ‘Subs for Seniors’ promotion, with a portion of all sandwiches sold that day going towards the activity fund at the Community Nursing Home.

Since brothers Spiros and Dimos Vovos began the fundraiser five years ago, almost $28,000 has been raised through the event, although as they told The Standard, it’s not just the money raised that makes the event so worthwhile.

“It doesn’t matter how much money we raise, even if we only raise a couple of bucks, that will still make a difference in the lives of seniors,” Spiros said. “It’s all about enriching the lives of seniors, and success is when family members or staff at the nursing home come in and thank us for what we’ve been doing over the past five years.”

On Monday, June 3, Mr. Sub will be donating $1 from every 12-inch sub sold, and $0.50 from every six-inch sub sold towards the activity fund at the Port Perry Community Nursing Home.

As they are quick to point out, this is not just a Mr. Sub event, as they are greatly assisted by their numerous sponsors in making the annual event so successful.

“We couldn’t do it without our sponsors and the support of the community,” explained Spiros.

Sponsors for ‘Subs for Seniors’ include: Blazin’ Burgers, Valles Fruit Market and Garden Centre, Smoke Shack, Marcelle’s Kitchen, Mike Dunn at the Port Perry Denture Clinic, Weisflock Contracting, You’re So Country, Fill-Up

way from Sesame Street from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

“Elmo is happy to support our event, and is looking forward to meeting with local kids and customers on Subs for Seniors day,” Spiros said.

Businesses that wish to make June 2 a ‘sub day’ and

wish to pre-order subs for their company or staff are encouraged to please call ahead at 905-985-1090.

On Monday, June 2, treat yourself to a delicious sub and make a contribution to the great people at our community nursing home.

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The sponsors behind Subs for Seniors and the Community Nursing Home Residents Council gathered at the Community Nursing Home, located at 15941 Simcoe St., to kick off the event. From left, Brandon from Monte Carlo, Greg from Fitzgerald’s Auto Service, Spiros of Mr. Sub Port Perry, Elmo, Pauline from You’re SO Country, Mari Anne of Community Nursing Home, Donna McFarlane and Bernie Greg from Emmerson Insurance, and Jim from Fill-up FUELS join Carolyn Zacharuk, Eleanor Goulding Christena Edgar, and Rodney Foote from Community Nursing Home Port Perry. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard Fuels, BJ Short at Re/Max, Monte Carlo Hair Fashion, Oakridge Golf Club, Scott Property Services, Mattress and Much More, Captain George’s, Port Perry Academy of Martial Arts, Global Pet Foods, Pro-Finish Floors, Expedia Cruise Ship Centre, Emmerson Insurance and Fitzgerald’s Auto Service, with Ontario Graphic Solutions providing graphics and artwork for the promotion.

“It’s not just the sponsors that make it all come together, we also have the most loyal customers that a business could ever ask for, they’re like on big extended family,” added Spiros. “Six years ago, we didn’t know where this was going to go. It’s been a great ride and the feedback we get pushes us to do even more next year.”

The outpouring of support makes it all worthwhile for the Vovos brothers.

The brothers had first

hand knowledge of what the experience of having a loved one living in a nursing home when their mother spent four years in a home in Whitby.

“We saw first hand the necessities these nursing homes need, so we decided to start a fundraiser for the activity fund at the nursing home to provide more opportunities for residents,” Spiros explained. “I know that our mom would be proud that a little sub shop in Port Perry has done so much for seniors.”

In addition to the ‘Subs for Seniors’ promotion, local residents can also aid the fundraiser by participating in a donation draw until Tuesday, June 3 at 10 a.m.

There are several great prizes to be won this year, including a PlayStation 4, Toronto Maple Leafs tickets donated by Steven Fox, Blue Jays tickets, a round of golf for four at Oakridge Gold Club donated by the Anderson family, a Stihl gas leaf

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The Standard TAG DAYS ARE COMING: (From left) Monica Wolfe, Linda Elliot and Lise Lang are just some of the more than coral coat clad 100 volunteers with the Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry that will be canvassing the community as part of the Tag Days fundraiser on Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6.

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For Envoy Business Services owner David Brooker, the choice to open his own store in his hometown versus a daily commute to Toronto was an easy one.

The local business services store opened its

doors to the community in September 2010, and in those years, Envoy has helped everyone, from students purchasing school supplies to local businesses.

“I’ve been in print for 26 years, and this was the next logical step,” said

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Mr. Brooker, who previously worked as a designer and pre-press press manager before opening Envoy. “I didn’t want to commute any longer - I live in town, I may as well work in town.”

Joining Mr. Brooker at work are canine pals Dakota and Holly, two customer-friendly dogs who are a common sight at Envoy.

Mr. Booker and Envoy offer numerous customized and personalized services.

Printing of all sorts is available - from business cards to bulletins to banners - and all materials are printed with highquality digital equipment.

Photocopying services are also available for custom-

ers looking to duplicate existing documents.

For customers looking to send a message, Envoy has a customer computer with Internet access, as well as incoming/outgoing fax service.

Sending something a little larger than an e-mail or fax message? Envoy offers courier delivery from the ‘Big Four’ services - UPS, FedEx, DHL and Canpar. And before a package is sent, Envoy also offers a range of packing and shipping supplies.

Envoy has recipients taken care of, too, offering mailboxes with a suite address to customers The store also carries a wide range of stationary supplies, for everyone

Russ Parker at New Song SCUGOG: An international leader in the work of reconciliation will speak in Port Perry – his only Canadian appearance – on Saturday, May 31.

Russ Parker, author, lecturer and counselor, has worked on reconciliation issues around the world but perhaps most notably in Ireland, facilitating discussion at a pivotal gathering including Prince Charles, Ian Paisley and other significant players in that conflict.

When Archbishop Desmond Tutu led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the days after the fall of apartheid in South Africa, he used materials designed by the “listening” organization headed by Parker. His writings have been used by non-profit organizations to help AIDS victims in Africa. Parker has served as an advisor to the Archbishop of Canterbury.

He will speak at New Song Anglican Church, located at 14460 Simcoe St) on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a conference entitled “Recovering the Ministry of Blessing.”

Parker will also be the guest speaker at the Sunday morning service at 10 a.m., at New Song on Sunday, June 1 and an evening Healing Service at 7:30 p.m.

“We are very happy to welcome such an experienced, gifted leader whose resume is long and impressive,” says Brent Stiller, rector of New Song. “Anyone interested in the work of reconciliation and listening will benefit from hearing Russ Parker.”

from local students to office managers.

For Mr. Brooker, it’s a combination of industry experience and community pride that sets him apart from competitors.

“I like the community and try to support local activities,” said Mr. Brooker.

“I also want to help the customer save money - I’ve been in this business a long time and know how to take care of the client.”

Among those satisfied customers, noted Mr. Brooker, are the Port Perry MoJacks Junior ‘C’ hockey team and local restaurant KJ’s Shack, both of which opted for Envoy when high-quality printing was needed.

In addition to local

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“I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else - or work anywhere else. I’m glad to be here and welcome everyone to come in.”

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Local athletes shine at LOSSA Track and Field Meet The top high school track and field athletes in Durham Region gathered at Civic Fields in Oshawa on Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21 for the annual LOSSA Track and Field Championships.

Several local athletes posted podium finishes at the meet. With a total of 355 points over the course of the two-day event, Uxbridge SS finished in third place overall behind Dunbarton and Pickering. As well, the Tigers swept the Senior Girls Pole Vault competition, bringing home the gold, silver and bronze medals. Additionally, Uxbridge athletes captured the gold and silver in the Midget Girls pole vault. The Port Perry HS Rebels finished in 17th place overall at the LOSSA meet with a two-day total of 74 points.

Medal results for Uxbridge SS and Port Perry HS athletes are listed below in alphabetical order: Uxbridge Secondary School Connor Bain 1st Junior Boys Long Jump 6.15m/3rd Junior Boys 300m low hurdles 43.74 Brett Belanger 1st Junior Girls High Jump 1.55m/2nd Junior Girls Triple Jump 9.64m/3rd Junior Girls 300m low hurdles 51.93 Emily Boston 1st Midget Girls Pole Vault 1.68m Madison Brown 2nd Midget Girls Pole Vault 1.68m Miranda Dell’Anna 3rd Senior Girls Pole Vault 1.85m

Andrew Dube 2nd Senior Boys Javelin 44.15m Katie Fisher 2nd Senior Girls 3000m 10:43.86 Gwynn Foster 2nd Midget Girls High Jump 1.45m Hanna Jedemann 3rd Junior Girls 80m low hurdles 14.01 Julia Kearley 3rd Senior Girls 1500m 4:46.15 Mitchell Kelly 3rd Midget Boys 800m 2:07.03/3rd Midget Boys 1500m 4:29.10 Thomas Kemp 2nd Senior Boys 800m 1:56.36/2nd Senior Boys 1500m 4:05.64 Erin MacIsaac 2nd Senior Girls Pole Vault 2.30m/3rd Senior Girls 100m low hurdles 17.08 Sinclair Minshull 1st Senior Girls Pole Vault 2.75m Lauren Negrazis 3rd Girls 1500m Steeplechase 5:38.05 Geoffrey Norton 1sr Senior Boys Pole Vault 2.75m Hailee Parsons 3rd Midget Girls 800m 2:27.39/3rd Midget Girls 1500m 5:05.37 Brent Smalley 2nd 2000m Steeplechase 6:07.89 Gjaudy John Wallace 1st Midget Girls 80m low hurdles 13.32 Emma Winnitoy Junior Girls 3000m 11:27.16 Port Perry High School Tyler Field 1st Midget Boys Javelin 44.90m/2nd Midget Boys Discus 32.76m Brett Harrison 3rd Junior Boys Discus 39.60m Carissa McQuade 3rd Midget Girls 80m low hurdles 15.28 Wyatt Werner 1st Senior Boys 110m low hurdles 15.28

In addition to a bronze medal finish in the Senior Girls Pole Vault, Uxbridge’s Miranda Dell’Anna finished in fourth place in the Senior Girls 100m low hurdles at the LOSSA Track and Field Championships in Oshawa on Wednesday, May 21.

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Future Bruins hit the ice this past weekend at Uxbridge Arena as the team held its annual Spring Evaluation Camp to begin the process of identifying

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More than 60 players took part in the camp on Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24 in the hopes of garnering an invite to the Bruinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; main training camp in August.

After being hired just days before the team opened training camp last summer, the camp gave Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson the opportunity to be involved with the entire evaluation process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives us more time to start recruiting and building relationships with potential players,â&#x20AC;? Hodgkinson told The Standard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m more familiar with what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for, which is character guys with heart, and hopefully we can find a couple over the course of this weekend.â&#x20AC;?

Players gathered from around the GTA for the camp, and Hodgkinson was impressed with the overall calibre of play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice diversity of players, and a lot of different styles. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for guys who can compete at the pace of junior hockey, and if they can, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very interested in looking at them for next season,â&#x20AC;? added Hodgkinson.

There was a large contingent of Uxbridge natives

A large group of players took to the ice over the weekend at Uxbridge Arena as the Bruins hosted their annual Spring Evaluation Camp.

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard among the camp attendees, leading Hodgkinson to note the great contributions from uxbridge natives to the team in recent years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see so much talent coming from Uxbridge, and guys who want to be a part of the Bruinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; program.â&#x20AC;?

This June, the Bruins will be one of many COJHL teams taking part in the TEP Showcase Tournament at the MasterCard Centre in Toronto along with the Port Perry MoJacks, Little Britain Merchants and Georgina Ice.

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There was a local connection to this past Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial Cup championship game in London as Uxbridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mike Hamilton was one of the linesmen selected to officiate the championship game.

The Edmonton Oil Kings defeated the Guelph Storm by a score of 6-3 to win the Memorial Cup as champions of the CHL. Hamilton began refereeing in Uxbridge when he was just 14-years-old, and has gone on to a lengthy career as an official.

In addition to his duties at the Memorial Cup and with the OHL, he has also

spent time patrolling the lines in the American Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League, Central Hockey League, USA Hockeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development program and numerous other junior and minor hockey circuits.

In 2009, while working an AHL game between the Norfolk Admirals and Hershey Bears, Hamilton was slashed by Steve Downie following an empty-net goal that made headlines across North America.

As well, Hamilton was selected as a linesman this past November as the OHL All-Stars squared off against Team Russia during the Subway Super Series game at Oshawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GM Centre.

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GOLDEN GIRLS: The 2014 LOSSA Junior Girls Rugby championship game came right down to the wire as Amy McCreight scored a try in the dying seconds of the game to lift the Rebels to a 17-15 win over the Ajax Rams at the Oshawa Vikings Field in Raglan on Monday, May 26. The Rebels rallied from an early 10-0 deficit to win the championship in dramatic fashion, with three lead changes in the final minutes of the match.

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Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on July 3, 2014, at the Township of Scugog Municipal Office, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry Ontario.

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Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

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Bike Month in Durham NORTH DURHAM: Have you ever considered exploring Durham Region’s picturesque waterfronts, rolling hills and tourist destinations on your bike? With warmer weather upon us, June presents a timely opportunity to shift into gear and explore Durham Region.

From May 26 to June 26, Bike Month features a celebration of cycling in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, with hundreds of community events including rides, races, tours, festivals and more.

Kerri King, Tourism Manager, said “Our trails system is suitable for all skill levels of cycling, such as mountain biking on rugged terrain and even long-distance rides on rural roads.”

To help plan your route, the Durham Cycle Tours map offers 10 distinct routes to guide individuals through charming urban and rural areas, while outlining cyclingspecific services available along the way. The map—available via Durham Tourism—highlights unique tourist destinations and attractions, as well as cycling-specific services and ame-

nities, which can be accessed by bike, within all eight area municipalities.

If you’re looking for adventure in the palm of your hand, visit Durham Trails, an interactive online map that offers views of trails and open spaces across the region. Through its easyto-use, online interface, visitors can choose a specific location, where they have access to full trail descriptions, such as length, surface type, access points, amenities, photos and various other details. There is also the option to view these locations via aerial photographs, street maps and/ or topography.

From June 16 to 20, Durham Tourism will also be recognizing Tourism Week with a display booth at Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby. This week represents an annual, country-wide celebration that aims to increase the profile of Canada’s thriving tourism industry, while also kicking off the summer travel season.

For more information about Durham Tourism, or to access the Durham Cycle Tours and interactive trails map, visit www.durhamtourism.ca.

Road safety NORTH DURHAM: As warmer weather approaches, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is reminding all drivers to slow down and proceed with caution through construction zones or areas where workers are present.

Construction season is underway, and continues until late fall and into the winter months.

In order to protect the safety of workers, other drivers and pedestrians, motorists are reminded to slow down and proceed with caution on roads where construction or maintenance may be underway.

The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to thank everyone for their patience and co-operation while roadside work or construction projects are completed as safely and efficiently as possible.

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Music and art were abound at the Port Perry Villa Senior’s Bazaar on Saturday, May 24. The PPHS Band (above) rocked the event with powerful renditions, while the Port Perry Villa artists (below) gathered to display BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard the pieces they created in the Villa’s art class.

‘Brush with the Land’ opening SCUGOG: If you appreciate the spontaneity of Plein Air painting, you will enjoy the new exhibit at the Scugog Council for the Arts “A Brush with the Land – Two Palettes” opening on Saturday, June 7.

Join artists Harvey Walker and Karen Fox on Saturday, June 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. for the opening reception and refresh-

ments and experience the complementary vision of their work from various locations around Port Perry. Take in the diversity of style of these two artists working in oils from similar subject matter.

The show runs through June 28. The Gallery is located at 181 Perry Street, Unit G-1.

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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away - the legacy of Star Wars Nearly forty years have passed since Star Wars (1977) became part of our lives, and make no mistake it is and was still part of our lives, its profound influence on American cinema felt to this day and likely for years to come.

It was in the old Odeon Theatre in Oshawa that I first experienced the magic of Star Wars (1977) on a Saturday afternoon. Moments after that now iconic narrative crawl, a low rumble filled the theatre and a ship came into view blasting at something chasing it. Then at the top of the screen, filling it, filling and filling it, seeming to go on forever was the massive star destroyer. At that moment I knew I was about to witness history. You just know sometimes and you could feel in the air with Star Wars (77), something about cinema was about to change.

And change it did. The film quickly unseated Jaws (1975) as the top money maker of all time, made a super star director of George Lucas, was nominated for a whopping ten Academy Awards and won seven, Best Picture not among them. The film would become a trilogy, the second picture The Empire Strikes Back (1980) somehow better than first, darker, richer and much deeper in the narrative. I still remember the audible gasps in the theatre when Darth Vader announced

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And the third, Return of the Jedi (1983) brought the trilogy to a suitable end, though was the least of the three, with its way too cuddly Ewoks and not enough of Jabba the Hut, one of the most extraordinary villains in movie history. The names Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Darth Vader, Obi Wan Kanobi, Princess Leia, Jabba the Hut, Lando Calrission and Yoda would become as familiar names to us as our own family.

Accusations were thrown out by critics of the day that the Star Wars legacy ruined the cinema of the seventies, brought down one of the most creative periods in the history of American cinema. They claim, with some truth, that after Star Wars, movies became all about money, blockbusters ruled the day.

I disagree, well at least partly. There were many great films after Star Wars in the seventies and into the eighties. Of course what really ended the seventies directors era were the major box office failures directed

by the major filmmakers of the day, who suddenly had access to untold millions and arrogantly made their dream project with no concern for the budget. George Lucas started something incredible when he demanded the rights of the soundtrack album and all merchandise, which built an empire called Lucasfilm.

When it came time to make the sequels, he did not need the studio anymore, he had enough to make the films on his own, his way with no interference, which is what he and the major directors of the seventies had always wanted, except one.

Only Steven Spielberg was happy to work within the studios knowing if he made them money, which he did time and time again, they would allow him to do anything he wanted. After the failure of Spielberg’s film 1941 (1979) he would work for Lucas directing Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) which taught him to be conscious of spending and budgeting. Together they are the kings of Hollywood, with fabulous wealth and a long list of outstanding films to their credit, well at least Spielberg has.

Lucas tried his hand at several projects through the eighties and nineties after Star Wars, each terrible, sending him scampering back to Star Wars where he wrote three prequels to the story, focusing on how

Darth Vader became the evil lord of the Sith. The first The Phantom Menace (1999) was terrible, yet made a fortune, the second not much better, Attack of the Clones (2002) also made hundreds of millions and the third was reasonably good, Revenge of the Sith (2005) making even more.

What the second trilogy seemed to make clear was that Lucas had not evolved as a director, he was a computer geek, a visual effects wizard, a visionary to be sure, but not the artist Spielberg has grown to be.

Two years ago he sold his multi billion dollar company Lucasfilm to Disney and what have they done?

Kick started the Star Wars legacy with an announcement of three more films sequels to the first three.

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher have all signed on for roles in the first film, with J.J. Abrams directing, the same man who gave life to the new and excellent Star Trek series. So much has changed in cinema since 1977, and I think even today audiences want stories from their films. Audiences are no longer the innocents they were when Star Wars first emerged, and frankly there have been better fantasy films released since.

Are audiences tired of Star Wars and the whole Lucas legacy? Who knows.

A bad as the second tril-

ogy was it made a fortune around the world, and there is genuine excitement about the making of three more films, the first already being made.

One thing angers me outright with George Lucas, his incessant tinkering with the original Star Wars, fixing things through the years so that the film I saw on that Saturday afternoon in the seventies I can no longer see. he has add-

ed, taken away fixed effects that were just fine...the magic of that film is lost, available only in the landscape of my imagination.

The greatest legacy of Star Wars is of course that it gave birth to ideas from emerging and new directors and writers as the film said to them anything is possible. The film seemed to say so go create and may the force be with you.

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