Vol. 10 No. 22
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER COVERING NORTH DURHAM
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013
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Farmers raise roundabout concerns in Uxbridge DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: Two years after it opened, the roundabout at the corner of Conc. 6 and Durham Rd. 8 continues to cause issues for local farmers. Robert Cox, a fourth generation Uxbridge farmer and former Uxbridge Bruins defenceman, appeared before council on behalf of the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) at council’s meeting on the evening of Monday, May 27 to provide an update on the group’s past activities and what lies ahead. Among the highlights of Mr. Cox’s presentation was a lengthy discussion with councillors on the impact of the roundabout on the local agriculture industry. “The roundabout can be very tricky, most tillage equipment such as combines is 6.5 metres wide, and the entrance to the roundabout is only 5.5 metres wide,” explained Mr. Cox. “I travel through the roundabout quite often with large equipment and I have to cross the centre line to get into it and it’s very tricky to navigate. In my personal opinion, it’s great for cars, but terrible for farm equipment.” Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor responded to Mr. Cox’s concerns with a novel approach; to have those responsible for building the roundabout to experience first-hand what traversing it entails for those operating large farm equipment. “The one thing that we repeatedly stated throughout the entire process was that this is farming country, with all the farming equipment that comes with it,” commented Mayor O’Connor. “(Regional Works Department staff) live down there in another world. We need to bring them up here and have someone like Mr. Cox show them what it’s like.” Mr. Cox responded enthusiastically to the mayor’s proposal, and welcomed the opportunity to show Regional staff what local farmers deal with on a daily basis as they traverse township roadways. “I would love for someone from the Region to sit in the cab with me trying to go through the roundabout,” added Mr. Cox.
SHOW SEASON RETURNS: Murray Hill touches up his 1951 Ford Victoria at the Blackstock Lions Club car show on Saturday, May 25. Hill’s purple pride, which he shares with wife Sharon, is named Fortune Teller. The show is just the first of many returning to North Durham this summer. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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Serving more than coffee at Scugog Library BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
SCUGOG: Patrons of the Scugog Memorial Public Library will soon be able to enjoy a cup of joe inside the facility, with the announcement of a new coffee kiosk to be manned by clients of Community Living Durham North. Community Living’s Tracy McGarry and Glenn Taylor were joined by local library CAO Amy Caughlin for a presentation before Scugog Council this week, providing councillors and township staff with an overview of the new initiative, to
be in operation by mid-June. According to Ms. McGarry, the program’s aim is twofold. “As a means of being innovative and involving people with disabilities, we came up with this idea of coffee and books,” she said, adding that it is estimated that 49 per cent of disabled adults in Ontario are unemployed. “The kiosk is a means of both enhancing the library experience and highlighting the goals of the agency by providing training for our clients.” Ms. McGarry explained that the kiosk will involve Community
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A MCHAPPY CREW: (From left) Sharon Butchart of Precious Minds and Jackie Granger of the Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity receive a commemorative plaque from Ginger and Kristin Jackson of McDonalds Port Perry and Uxbridge. The two local charities each received $3,000 raised through the restaurant’s McHappy Day event on May 8. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
Ride For Dad runs June 8 NORTH DURHAM: The 2013 edition of the Motorcycle Ride For Dad returns to North Durham next month, and there’s still time to register and raise funds for a great cause. The event takes place Saturday, June 8, at 9:30 a.m., when bikes will leave the Scugog Arena for a ride through the rural roads of North Durham, from Port Perry to Blackstock to Beaverton. Since 2000, the annual ride has helped raise more than $10 million in the fight against prostate cancer,
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O’Toole speaks with seniors regarding physio cutbacks BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
Durham MPP John O’Toole addresses the residents of West Shore Village in Port Perry, during a recent discussion of pending changes to physiotherapy programs in Ontario.
NORTH DURHAM: Durham MPP John O’Toole spoke to local seniors recently, in the wake of looming changes to physiotherapy services in Ontario designed to save tens of millions of dollars. The changes, announced in the 2013 provincial budget unveiled earlier this month, are slated to take effect August 1, from which point Mr. O’Toole estimates that the number of annual physiotherapist visits for seniors will drop, on average, from 100-150 to a maximum of 10. The change, said Mr. O’Toole, will come as a result of the province’s decision to reduce the annual amount of physio visits billed to OHIP, from $200 million per year to $156 million. Mr. O’Toole also criticized the government’s plan to supplement reduced on-site services with physiotherapy provided through such organizations as Community Care Access Centres (CCAC) and Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), citing the potential for billing costs to rise. Speaking to a group of residents at West Shore Retirement Village in Port Perry, Mr. O’Toole urged
local seniors will have to “get outraged” at what the changes could mean for them before the province reconsiders. “We already have a very efficient model,” said Mr. O’Toole, regarding current physiotherapy care in Ontario. “Government has tough choices to make but this is one program that shouldn’t be touched.... The government needs a reason to change their decision.” Nadine Burton, an on-site physiotherapy assistant at West Shore, said that she fears her job will be cut as a result of the drop in annual visits for the building’s residents. She added that while some money may be saved up front through the reductions, healthcare costs will ultimately rise as a result. “Falls will still happen,” said Ms. Burton, “but none of the residents go to the hospital because there are physio services available in-house.” Several residents of West Shore also expressed anger regarding their attempts to contact the province for more information on the changes, with many saying that they received no clear answers on the changes or implications of the proposed cuts.
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Cats should be licensed, says Scugog resident BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
SCUGOG: The battle of cats versus dogs returned to Scugog Council recently, in regards to the debate over whether local felines should be licensed the same as their canine counterparts. Port Perry resident Lynda Trude appeared before councillors recently, requesting that the township’s animal licensing bylaw be amended to include cats, remedying a current situation which she deemed “unfair” to dog owners and which she said allows some cat owners to easily let their animals roam outdoors. “I bought a dog in 2010 for the purpose of scaring away the neighbour’s cats,” explained Ms. Trude, adding that she is allergic to the animals. “I didn’t really want a pet. “I thought that cat licenses would happen once the shelter committee started looking to raise funds for the new building,” she continued, citing the often-high num-
ber of cats available for adoption at the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Control Centre. “If the shelter was designed to house an equal number of cats and dogs, it’s unreasonable for dog owners to shoulder most of the burden in light of some irresponsible cat owners.” Township Clerk Kim Coates explained that while the request to license local cats has been made to council in the past, the main obstacle has been a lack of resources in terms of available staff to collect license fees from cat owners. In addition, the clerk cautioned that “licensing cats won’t make (irresponsible) cat owners more responsible they will simply let them go or turn them into the shelter.” She also noted that different rules in the bylaw that exist for cats would have to be considered, such as a provision that allows for a rural property owner with more than four hectares to own an “unlimited number” of cats. As for how cat licensing activities would be carried out, Ms. Coates did not offer an outline.
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Municipal staff will investigate the possibility of drawing dollars from various sources, including financial contributions to the township from the ongoing Greenbank Airport project, to help fund additional sidewalk repairs in Scugog. Mayor Chuck Mercier proposed the motion (originally only examining the use of the airport money) at the May 27 committees meeting, following discussions earlier
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Recently, council voted to make sales of dog tags in Scugog to once again be the responsibility of the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Control Centre, after councillors opted not to renew a contract for a private licensing company that had previously carried out the task. According to a staff report , the responsibility of dog tag sales in both townships had been with contractor Animal Licensing Services (ALS) since 2008. In Scugog, sales were conducted door-to-door by ALS in parts of Port Perry and hamlet areas. The new model would see the responsibility fall to a part-time Animal Control staff member, who would cover all areas in the township. According to the report, additional part-time wages (expected to increase from 15 hours per week to 27) would be offset by licence revenues. A staff report on cat licensing is expected to return to council in the near future.
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in the meeting of both the township’s accessibility plan and money in municipal reserves. The mayor said that the township has recently been advised by Durham Region’s legal department to examine sidewalk repairs in Scugog. The proposal kicked off a spirited discussion around the council bench, which culminated in an amended motion examining multiple funding sources. Councillors eventually voted four to one in favour of the motion, with Ward 2 Councillor John Hancock opposed. Regional Councillor Bobbie Drew was not present at the meeting. The contributions from the owners of the airport is part of the site alteration permit signed with the township last year to facilitate a proposed expansion
of the property, funds which Ward 1 Councillor Larry Corrigan cautioned have not yet been allocated for any particular use. The councillor also voiced an opinion that before sidewalks are examined, the township’s roads should take top priority in any infrastructure repairs. Mayor Mercier countered that sidewalks are “a fraction” of the cost of any road repair. Responding to an inquiry from Councillor Wilma Wotten, Public Works Director Ian Roger said that a sidewalk project on Reach St. last year yielded “a couple hundred metres” to the tune of $40,000, adding that a summer intern will be tasked with taking inventory of the township’s sidewalks, a project the director expects to be completed by the end of June.
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The booth, to be delivered in early June, was purchased with contributions from both the Rotary Club of Port Perry and the Baagwating Community Association, said Ms. Caughlin. She added that a survey of library patrons regarding their experience in the recently-renovated facility revealed that an on-site coffee shop “was tops” among requests. “When we opened without a coffee shop,” said Ms. Caughlin, “we certainly heard about it. This kiosk will provide a great service to both the library’s patrons and those employed there.” Mr. Taylor said the booth is designed to be selfsustaining. While a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation will cover costs of Community Living staff involved in the project, revenue from the kiosk is expected to pay for wages of clients employed there, as well as for supplies. Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier was among the many members of council lauding the project. “This is remarkable,” said the mayor. “This kiosk will give individuals employed there an opportunity to show the community what they are capable of. I’m 100 per cent confident that this will be a huge success.”
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Uxbridge’s veteran firefighters honoured for service DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Fire Department was front and centre as its members were honoured with longtime service awards at council’s meeting on the evening of Monday, May 27. Council chambers were packed with family members and friends for the occasion as the department honoured a wide range of members with between five and 40 years of service with Uxbridge’s fire department. Honoured for five years of service within the department were: Matt Alexander, Scott Clark, Scott Evans, Nick Kulas, Derek Mitchell, Andy Moores and Matt Morrison. A large contingent of firefighters received awards for 10 years of service with the department including: Dave Beare, Dave Dawson, Dan Dawson, Mark Geer, Scott Koogje, Nairn Robertson, Brian Stewart, John Verhoog and Wayne Webster. Steve Kearley was recognized for his 15
years of dedicated service. As well, honoured for 25 years of service were Phil Alexander and Troy Jackson. The final honour to be handed out went to Captain Ron Bell who was honoured for his 42 years with the department. Additionally, the event was a family affair as the father-son duo of Phil and Matt Alexander were both honoured by the department. Near the conclusion of the ceremony, Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor gave her heartfelt thanks to the firefighters and their families for all they do to ensure the safety of Uxbridge residents. “We are very fortunate in Uxbridge to have such a great fire department,” said Mayor O’Connor. “I would also like to thank the wives, significant others and other family members. Through your support, you’re part of the fire department, and I’m sure there have been many nights of cold dinners left on the table while these brave men were out keeping Uxbridge safe.”
(From left) Uxbridge Fire Chief Scott Richardson, Captain Ron Bell and Deputy Chief Bill Graham were among those in attendance at a recent ceremony honouring longtime firefighters. Captain Bell was awarded for his 42 years with the Fire Department.
Local resident killed in motorcycle crash UXBRIDGE: A 20-yearold Uxbridge woman sustained fatal injuries, as result of a motorcycle collision over the weekend on Simcoe St. and Harbour Park Cres., in Beaverton. According to police, at approximately 7:16 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, officers from North Division attended the single motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle with reported serious injuries in Beaverton. A red Yamaha motorcycle, driven by a 25-year-old Wasaga Beach man, was westbound on Simcoe St. at a high rate of speed when it struck a guard rail. The 20-year-old female passenger from Uxbridge succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The 25-year-old male driver was transported to a local hospital and later transported to a Toron-
determine if impairments and aggressive driving were factors in the collision. Anyone with new information regarding this investigation or who may have witnessed this collision is asked to call D/ Cst. Todd Gribbons of the DRP Traffic Services
to area trauma hospital with non-life- threatening injuries. Members of the DRPS Traffic Services Branch, Collision Investigation Unit, attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected. Investigators have determined that weather conditions at the time were favourable. Police are continuing with an investigation to
Branch at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5225. Anonymous information can be sent to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
Nonquon ‘Springs to Life’ on Sunday SCUGOG: Families are invited to come and explore and learn about the Nonquon wetland and the fascinating changes it encounters in the springtime, at the Nonquon Springs to Life event on June 2. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activity stations, including Pondering the Pond, Feathered Friends, Turtles for Tomorrow: Construct and Conserve, Biodiversity of Nonquon, and Incredible Insects. They may also choose to join a short guided hike. The drop-in event runs between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. No registration necessary.) The Nonquon Provincial Wildlife Area is located at 19745 Old Simcoe Rd.
Roundabout difficult to navigate for farmers F RO M PAG E 1
The mayor also inquired as to the difference it would make if the interlocking brick inside the roundabout were taken out and paved. “The problem is that in and out of the roundabout, there are nonmountable curbs, and through the middle where the interlocking brick is, the curbs are mountable,” Mr. Cox explained. In addition to the roundabout discussion, Mr. Cox also provided an overview of the wide range of initiatives undertaken by the DAAC. “We are an advisory board to the Region based on an agricultural background,” Mr. Cox said. According to Mr. Cox, in September of this year, the DAAC will be hosting their annual Farm Tour. After being held in Uxbridge in 2011,
and Scugog Township in 2012, the Farm Tour will complete the North Durham trifecta this year when it is hosted by Brock Township. The DAAC is also heavily involved in a number of other projects throughout the year including: issues dealing with the Greenbelt and the Oak Ridges Moraine, renewable energy projects, fill concerns from various viewpoints, the continued loss of farmland and rural road construction and its impact on the agriculture industry. “We are asking the Region to widen access points, and passing on knowledge of how land drains at different times of the year. It’s for the safety of everyone because farm equipment isn’t getting any smaller,” said Mr. Cox. However, Mr. Cox would go on to
say that overtures from the DAAC about widening access points to alleviate farm vehicles having to make especially wide turns to access fields has been met with resistance at the regional level. “We’ve heard that it costs too much money,” Mr. Cox explained. “But what’s the cost of safety for an extra three or four feet of culvert? It can’t be that much.” The presentation from Mr. Cox concluded with a pledge from Mayor O’Connor and Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger to discuss roundabout issues with Regional Public Works Director Cliff Curtis in the near future as well as extending an invitation to accompany Mr. Cox through the roundabout in a large piece of farm equipment.
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NORTH DURHAM Friday, May 31 Beef Supper, 6 p.m. at Scugog Island Community Hall. Sponsored by the Stewards and the UCW. Adults $15, children ages 6 to 12 $5, ages 5 and under free. For tickets call Bonnie Bell 905-985-2941, Betty Ann Freeman 905-985-3863 or Anna Spencley 905-985-2911. June St. John Ambulance Lindsay – June 2013 courses now available. All courses are at Victoria Park Armoury at 210 Kent St. W. For more info or to pre-register, call 705-324-9894 or e-mail sjalindsay@ bellnet.ca. - Friends of Uxbridge Library Spring Book Sale will be held at St. Andrews-Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 40 Toronto St. S.: Friday, June 7, 1 - 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, June 9, 12 - 5 p.m. Check out our new location for great reading at bargain prices! Saturday, June 1 Trinity United Church Uxbridge presents the 43rd Annual Tour of Homes, 12 noon to 5 pm. Ticket in advance $18.00 can be purchased in Uxbridge at Pharma Choice Pharmacy, Shopper’s Drug Mart, Trinity United Church. In Stouffville at IDA Drug Store, in Port Perry at Luke’s Country Store. On June 1st, tickets $20. For further information please call church office 905-852-6213 or www.trinityuxbridge.com. Adults only please. - Nestleton United Church Yard Sale, 8 am - 2 pm. Rain or Shine. There will be a wide assortment of items including home baking. A BBQ lunch (sausage on a bun) will be available. Sunday, June 2 Musical group “Spirit.com” coming to entertain Scugog Island United Church, 10am. - Breadalbane Presbyterian Church Cemetery Board, Utica, holds its annual Memorial Service at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker Ian Marnoch, special music Walter Knapp. All are welcome. Wednesday, June 5 Speaker Aruna Papp on the topic of ‘Honour Based Domestic Violence,’ 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, Sunderland. All welcome. Refreshments to follow in the Lower Hall. Thursday, June 6 Sandford United Church is holding its annual Pork Barbeque from 5 to 7:30 pm. This event will be held at Sandford Hall, 433 Sandford Road. Adult price is $15, children 6-12 are $7 and under 6 years are free. All are welcome. Friday, June 8 to Sunday, June 9 The Port Perry Artists’ Association is hosting Art at the Waterfront on June 7, from 5pm to 8pm, June 8 & 9, from 10am to 5pm. This annual art show is being held at the Latcham Centre at the foot of Queen St in Port Perry. FREE Admission, Free Parking, Free Draws. Saturday, June 8 Port Perry Villa presents J’s Inspirational Family Magic show at 11 am. Watch as Jay’s all ages/family show defies the laws of nature and gravity even to the nonbeliever. Call Debbie Armstrong 905-985-3312 for more information. - Music for the Moraine: 7:00 PM, at the Uxbridge Music Hall. Wendell Ferguson, CCMA multiple award winner and The Darrin Davis Band will perform in support of the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust. Tickets, $30.00 at Blue Heron Books. Info: 905-4739523 - Nu Alpha chapter of Port Perry Uxbridge Beta Sigma Phi is holding its annual Charity Garage, Goodies and Garden Sale. 8 a.m. until noon at 277 Cochrane Street, Port Perry. Sunday, June 9 Flea Market for Caesarea Skatepark at the Nestleton Community Hall, 3971 Hwy 7A, Nestleton, Ont. Indoor and Outdoor vendor spots available for $30 plus $5 a table. Run by Caesarea Skate Park For Kids Fundraiser. Contact Susie @ 905 986-4038. - The 204th Anniversary Service of the Committee of Friends’ Meeting House in Uxbridge will be held at 2:30pm. Rev. Don Willmer will be the guest speaker. All are welcome.
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SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux Thanks to Rev. Bishop for his ministry to the congregation and to Amy Ferguson for her music. Appreciation goes out to the Stowell-Smith, and Stone families for providing the refreshments following the service. As you are aware the, Beef Supper has been sold out. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets, see you on May 3, 2013. Next Sunday, June 2, we will
welcome back the popular music of Spirit.com musical group for the service. On Sunday, June 9, the orchestra will provide music for the last time until fall. Practice will be on Saturday, June 8. Ministry: June 2 by Spirit.com, June 9 and 23 by Michelle Hofman, June 16 by John, June 30 by Rev. Catharina Bowers
Happy Birthdays this week goes out to: Linda Mc Rae (26), Bev Van Kessel (27), Joan Morris (28), Sonny Elliot Lawrence Panther (29), Emma Kozlinsky (30), and to Marilyn Wallace on the 31. Happy birthday to those who may have got left out this week. I can be reached at 905-985-7662 or by e-mail at jc.lesaux@me.com.
SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short Great news Seagrave! Shaggs Hair and beauty salon will be moving into the side/back of the Seagrave store this August! Keep an eye on this column for more information about their grand opening and help welcome Michelle and her team to the community. In Church news, Rev. Paul’s time with the children centered around comparing a bird’s nest to a church community. The blades of interwoven grass and twigs, some young and some old, represent the people of the church. It’s important to note that all face the centre of the nest which is where God is, and where family events occur, such as new life. The nest is bound together by mud (love) making a safe place for the family; keeping us together, safe and loved. Please note that Bible Study classes have finished for the summer and will resume in September. If you haven’t finished planting your flower gardens, please remember that Seagrave Church is Fundraising with Otter Greenhouses until June 9. Just let the cashier know that you want your purchases credited to the church. Coming Events: June 2 - 9:15 a.m. Bring your pets to the “Blessing of the Pets” service with Rev. Paul.; June 8 - Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m.; June 9 - Church at 9:15
a.m. with Coffee Hour after the service hosted by the Choir.; June 11 - Out To Lunch at Noon - Salads, Finger deserts, and a slide show of a Trip to Morocco.; June 12 and 13 - Set up for Seagrave Annual Church Yard Sale.; June 14 and Saturday, June 15 - “Seagrave Annual Church Yard Sale” at the Somerville’s on Simcoe St. All donations gladly accepted. Call Keith at 985-2489 for pick up or details.; June 16 - 9:15 a.m. Communion and Father’s Day Service.; July 11 - Seagrave Outreach Committee is planning to attend the 4th Line Theatre for “The Winslows of Derryvore” and August 8 for “The Real McCoy”. Show times 6 p.m. For information call Betty Lou 985-3595 by May 19th.; Aug. 19 to 23 - Seagrave Vacation Bible Camp VIBE in the afternoons for children ages 4-12 years. We are looking for donations of socks for puppets, toilet and towel rolls, old CDs, old pillowcases, and great ideas for crafts. Please contact Betty Lou by phone at 985-3595 for information, or to sign up to help (all high school students can earn community hours!) Anyone that has news items, please contact mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@hotmail. com. We can also be contacted by phone at 905-9859921
ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling A plethora of news this week! Zephyr resident Wayne Godbehere and wife Ann, presented a fantastic travelogue about Romania at the Uxbridge library Wednesday. They should conduct a tour to this amazing country! Thursday evening at the museum we learned the history of Canadian Cycle Motor (CCM,) whose products such as bicycles, skates and all kinds of hockey equipment, mobilized generations of Canadians. Another Zephyr resident, Vanessa Beach, as part of the Horse Lovers Tour, at the museum Saturday, along with her horse “Awesome,” explained how she uses her skills as a human massage therapist to treat horses with similar problems. Others of the community traveled to the several venues as part of this event. Lewis and Eldene Weir were present at the spring Pine Grove service as were other current and former Sand-
ford area friends. Jean Wilson, the pianist and her mother Dorothy, family farmed on the 7 returned from Didbury, Alberta where Merry, daughter of late Bruce and Elaine was married. Ladies from Goodwood joined us for our UCW meeting on Thursday, 26 programme and to speaker Sandy Ianusso, who informed us so elegantly about the work of “Precious Minds.” Welcome to new neighbours, Greg, Robin and Nicholas Filtsos, who have moved into the Mikkelsen place on Ashworth Rd. We hope they enjoy their beautiful country setting. Better health is wished for several Zephyr gentlemen who have been ailing for some time and to George Kydd who has also been having difficulties. Our sympathies go to Bruce and Elaine Brandon and family in the death of Bruce’s mom, Phyllis. Condolences to Sheila and Bill Richardson returning
from Nova Scotia, where they visited the family of Sheila’s great-niece, the 18 year old high-school student who died suddenly during the Toronto marathon. Cor and Jenny VanMaurik have returned from a cruise along the eastern seaboard, Quebec City and Montreal. Rev. Diane informed us about the wonderful, spirit-filled time she had at her Homiletics week in Nashville, as well as the “Opry.” This past week she spent two days at Toronto Conference and is now suffering from information overload. Happy birthday was sung to Christine Trowse; Eve-Lynn Swan joined Sandford congregation. Peter Doling is petitioning for support in his annual walk for South Lake Cardiac Centre. Shower for Laura Rynard and David Dejong, June 9. Beef BBQ on June 6 - don’t miss it!
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EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Greeters for the month of June are John, Suzanne and Lucas Warner and Margaret Sevier-Taylor and family. There will be a community bridal shower for Jenna Houghland on June 8 at 1 p.m. at James and Thelma Houghland’s. Everyone is welcome. Epsom congregational meeting on June 2, after the service. Epsom church board meeting on Tuesday, June 4. Decoration services for Kendall and Utica cemeteries on June 9, Utica Church at 2:30 p.m. There is a Utica Hall board meeting on June 4 at 8 p.m. at Utica Hall. Breadalbane P.C. Cemetery Board, Utica, annual memorial service is on Sunday, June 2 at 2:30 Guest speaker Ian Marnoch, special music Walter Knapp. Sympathy is extended to Jeannie, Kem and Daniel Cehajic in the recent passing of Jeannie’s step-father, Jim Lambert.
PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd Sunday past we had the pleasure of welcoming Rev. Fraser Lacey as our guest minister while Rev. Don and Rev. Elaine were attending the Bay of Quinte Conference Annual meeting. Our thank you to everyone who donated items for our Yard, Plant and Bake Sale and to all those who attended. To our volunteers who worked so hard on Friday and Saturday, thank you. We most certainly appreciate the support we receive. Fundraiser with Otter’s greenhouse continues into June. Prince Albert will be holding their yearend barbeque on Sunday June 23, after the service. Please remember to bring a
salad or desert and new this year – your own plate, cutlery and mug. Thursday June 6, the PAPS Gr. 8’s will be having a Movie night, Bottle Drive and Silent Auction at 7 p.m. The entire school families are invited and babysitting will be available. The SCS Spring Membership meeting will be held on Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. The grade 7 and 8 parents and students will be hosting a fund raising dinner at 5:45 p.m. with proceeds going to their end of year class trip to Pennsylvania. A free will offering will be taken. The school is fundraising with Otter’s Greenhouse and would appreciate the support.
GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till The annual canoe trip registration is now open with five spaces left for youth grade 9 and up. This year’s trip will be July 15 to 19 on the Madawaska River. Cost is $100 per participant and community donations are greatly appreciated to help fund this annual youth outreach project. Please contact Juli to register or for details at 905-985-2006 or by e-mail at JuliConard@gmail.com. June 7 - Guatemalan Sunset Cruise, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. aboard the Woodman, with D.J., silent auction, cash bar, refreshments and fun - tickets are $55 per person so call 905-985-2006 or e-mail JuliConard@gmail.com - some spots left. June 2 - Congregational meeting (lunch served) follows the 11 a.m. service, your input is needed. June 5 - Public meeting with speaker Aruna Papp. The topic is The Changing Face of Canada, Honour-Based Domestic Violence. Meeting held at Saint Andrew’s United Church, Sunderland, Ontario. All are welcome. Refreshments to follow in the Lower Hall. Aruna is a survivor of honour-based domestic violence, has worked as a counsellor and therapist; has written on the subject and is in demand having spoken to the 57th session of the United Nations in 2013. Plan to attend. The Sunday School at Greenbank celebrates its anniversary at 11 a.m. on June 9. Bible jeopardy presenters on Sunday were, Keaton and Janelle Pheonix and Candance Mantifel, Hunter Doble received his award from last week. Jeopardy will resume in the fall. Condolences are ectended to Kevin Zeller and family with the recent death of his father. The Mission Team thank all for the support of the rainbarrel and plant sale last Saturday.
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, June 2 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome
PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH
19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, June 2 10 a.m. Morning Service
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, June 2, 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, June 2 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m. COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS
SUNDAY SERVICES 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Worship
VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
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, June 12
593 Alma St., Port Perry,
Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net Tuesday - 7:30 p.m. Youth Meeting Tuesday to Thursday - 4-7 p.m. After school program “HEARTBEAT” for ages 12-17 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
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
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Rev. John Anderson
the Truck and Tractor Pull, is in need of some serious help. Help can be done in the form of financial assistance, or in the form of ideas or suggestions but especially in the form of physical help for setting up these events and helping to carry out the tasks that need to be done. Volunteer your assitance. Secretary Janice Beechey at 905-986-0035 or President Joan Swain at 905-986-0775, or any member of the Society would love to hear from you. We don’t want to lose this important part of our community. This is the time of graduation from university and college, please share your news. The Ontario District Annual was hosted by Shirley W.I. at the Blackastock United Church on Thursday. The ladies enjoyed a pleasant day of business and visiting. Results of the Tuesday evening euchre were Heidi Krieg, Mike Haskett, Ken Middleton, Val Priebe, Linda Carder and Laura Zyck low. Mike Haskett had the most lone hands. Specials were won by Marie Gibson, Mike Haskett, Audrey Middleton and Ron Middleton.
SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH
2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) 905-985-8681 www.portperrybaptist.ca Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor Join us for worship this week:
(Anglican Church of Canada)
BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Many people took advantage of the opportunity to visit the Cartwright High School on Friday before it is closed in June. On Saturday, June 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the annual yard sale by Nestleton United Church will be held at the church with a wealth of treasures, home baking and a barbeque lunch. Come out and support the church. Also on Saturday, June 1 at 2 p.m., a bridal shower will be held for bride-tobe Meghan Kyte at Blackstock United Church. For more details call Pat at 905986-5305 or Shirley at 905-986-4775. On Saturday, June 8, Glenn and Joan Grove will be celevrating their 50th anniversary with an Open House at the Blackstock Recreational Centre beginning at 2 p.m. The annual Cattlemen’s barbeque will be held at the farm of Ian and Joy Rudkin on Bradburn Rd. on Friday, June 7. Get your tickets by June 1 from any member of the association. The Blackstock Agricultural Society, which sponsors the annual Blackstock Fair, the Demolition Derby as well as
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com 2nd Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, June 2 10 a.m. Communion
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
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, June 2 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
Who’s at the wheel? Unless you’ve been living under a rock the size of this country, you are no doubt aware of the ongoing troubles of several politicians at various levels of government that have come into full bloom in recent days. While alleged drug abuse by the mayor of Canada’s biggest city and a trail of financial unaccountabilities leading between the Senate and the Prime Minister’s Office look different on paper, there is an underlying theme: who’s managing the fallout? In all cases, apparently no one, at least not well. It’s Public Relations 101 - get in front of the crisis before you get under it. Why do Hollywood celebrities seem to understand this while the notion is lost on those who are not only often among our most educated, but also those with a position that can be so easily overturned by popular vote and which carries an expiry date often less than four years? There’s another common theme, that of the potential for public cynicism and disengagement. Ironically, the Information Age in which we live has brought us more of the facts and news that we should have to be a more informed society, yet in such a deluge of media, we have all, to varying degrees, become desensitized to controversy and shocking revelations, political scandals included. While those subjects of controversy accountable to the public have their duty to address such matters in a forthright and timely manner, it’s the public’s responsibility to demand that they do just that. As the aforementioned scandals are still unfolding, what the lasting effect on those public figures involved - and the public at large - remains to be seen. But, don’t forget - despite a well-documented fall from grace in the 1990s, Marion Barry was re-elected mayor of Washington D.C.
Local food bank says thanks To the communities of Scugog Township (and the Editor), The Board of Trustees of Operation Scugog Food Bank want to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who donated to our recent Spring Food Drive and to everyone who supported our Spring Children’s Clothing Consignment Sale. The proceeds from both events will help to keep our shelves stocked throughout
the coming months. As well, a huge thank-you is extended to all of our volunteers who pick-up groceries from our local businesses, the volunteers who sort and shelve the donations and the weekly teams who serve our clients on Wednesdays. As well, a special thanks to Don, our resident “refuse man” who keeps us clear of discards and garbage. The many hours of work donated by the volunteers of
the Children’s Consignment Clothing Sales are most appreciated and results in many dollars to be used to support our endeavours. With the support of our communities and with the tireless work of our volunteers we are able to assist our local friends and neighbours through some difficult times. A sincere thank-you to all! The Board of Trustees of Operation Scugog
Reader responds to torture letter To the Editor, In response to John Foote’s letter to the editor of May 2: Torture is morally reprehensible. Torture as a tool for extracting information is not only inhuman but unreliable in the extreme. To suggest that torture be used to prevent atrocities is to yield the high ground to those who would commit atrocities. The reason Canadians fought for command of Vimy Ridge was to control the high ground. By condoning torture we give up the high ground that we, as a nation, have fought so hard to win.
Gord Humphrey Port Perry
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Port Perry Scouts to parade on June 1 for 90 year anniversary BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
When June 1 rolls around, local Scouts will be celebrating 90 years in the community of Port Perry in a big way. The day will be marked with a parade of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Leaders down Queen St., leading back to the Port Perry Scout Hall, located at the intersection of Simcoe St. and Paxton St. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. that day, followed by an open house at the hall for the community to drop by and greet members of the organization, have a piece of the 90th birthday cake as well as to take in examples of uniforms and other memorabilia from over the years. Guests are also invited to sign a large banner that will be on hand at the event. Other banners created by local Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will be carried in the parade and later placed along the fence outside of the hall. According to anniversary coordinator Ellen Greenough, the day will feature “activities of all kinds” for all ages, running at the Scout Hall until 3 p.m. that day. The event won’t end there, however. A community camp-out takes place on the Scout Hall grounds at 8 p.m. that evening and the following morning at 10 a.m., a non-denominational service known as a ‘Scouts Own’ will be held outside. To mark the milestone, the 1st Port Perry Scouts have received a special crest and flag, which will be on
display that day. The troop have also commissioned a commemorative painting, by local artist Harvey J. Walker. According to Ms. Greenough, the work, to be unveiled later that day, will encompass the spirit of Scouting and include the local Scout Hall. Ms. Greenough, who has been involved with the local Scouts since the late 1980s, said that she expects a good turnout to the day’s festivities, citing the troop’s 75th anniversary celebrations in 1997, which featured a number of events held at the Scugog Community Centre on Reach St. However, big celebrations are far from the only community events local Scouts are involved in. In addition to the group’s regular activities, a number of special events held each year sees local Scouts go out into the community raising funds through goods deeds. Among those are the annual Apple Day fundraiser, scrap metal/e-waste collection, Scout Popcorn sale and Christmas tree sales - activities which help subsidize outings and trips for the troop, with most of the money raised “staying right in Port Perry,” said Ms. Greenough. Perhaps the biggest project the local chapter of the organization has been involved in, however, was the five-year restoration of the Port Perry Scout Hall, located on a triangular lot at Simcoe St. and Paxton St. Originally built in the 1950s, the structure has seen many changes over
Local Scouts Gregory Soomre and Jacob Woodward sign a commemorative banner with Scouts Canada Past Chief Commissioner Steve Kent, during 90th anniversary celebrations at the Port Perry Scout Hall earlier this year. The Scouts will formally mark the milestone this weekend with a STANDARD FILE PHOTO number of activities. the years. Ms. Greenough recalled that at one point, the Scouts took on the Kinsmen Club as a partner to help shoulder the maintenance costs of the building. However, after neither group could continue to do so, the facility was handed back to Scugog Township in 2003. “We were told that it would cost $80,000 to bring the hall up to code,” said Ms. Greenough. After some gentle prompting by former Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce to apply for a Trillium Grant for the facility’s repair, things started moving, said Ms. Greenough.
The Scouts took on a new partner to share the facility, this time in the
place. The hall officially reopened in November 2006 with a grand ceremony for the community. But they didn’t stop there. In 2008, the Scouts received another $72,000 from the Trillium Foundation, which was put toward the renovation of the hall’s basement. Once again, said Ms. Greenough, the building’s lower level was completely revitalized from its former state. Not bad for a group, who, according to Ms. Greenough, had “almost no members” in 1987, rising to an annual average of 150 in the years since. The Standard Newspaper congratulates the 1st Port Perry Scouts on 90 years in the community. To see more pictures and read about additional achievements by the local Scouts from over the years, pick up a copy of the 1st Port Perry Scouts’ 90th Anniversary booklet, proudly produced by The Standard Special Publications.
Uxbridge Lions say thanks for tolls To the Editor, The Uxbridge & District Lions Club wishes to thank everyone who donated to our annual Voluntary Road Toll held to the Canadian Tire/Zehrs Plaza this past weekend. The generosity of the Uxbridge community never ceases to amaze us. Thanks to your generosity, we collected a total of $4,700 in the eight hour period of this event ... and a special thank you to the gentleman who donated that crisp $100 bill (no, it
Confidence debate rejected by Liberals, NDP At Queen’s Park last week, the Liberal and New Democrat coalition voted down the PC Official Opposition’s call for a confidence debate later this month. Our Opposition Day motion on May 15 focused on the $600 million gas plants scandal and made the case that the McGuinty/Wynne government has lost the moral authority to carry on as government. We were asking that time be set aside in the Legislature for a non-confidence debate on May 28. I can understand why the NDP may think it’s in their party’s best interest to prop up the McGuinty/Wynne government. But, e-Health, the Ornge Air Ambulance scandal, and the gas plant scandal have proven that leaving this government in control is not in the best interest of Ontario. Close to 600,000 Ontarians don’t have a job. Spending is up, The deficit is up. The debt is up. Our economy is suffering. Under parliamentary tradition, when a motion of want of confidence is called against a government, the government in question will want to answer the motion as soon as possible. This would have shown a respect for democracy and the will of the citizens who elected their MPPs just under two years ago. I am disappointed that the McGuinty/Wynne government showed no such consideration. To make matters even worse, the budget incentives that the government has provided to the NDP will cost Ontario taxpayers another billion dollars we cannot af-
form of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham, which remain in the building. The rest of the community soon joined in. “We went to the Baagwating Community Association and received $25,000 to replace the roof. The Rotary Club came forth with another $5,000 - the list went on and on. Lloyd (Greenough, Ellen’s husband) started e-mailing building supply companies and was surprised by the response he got. We couldn’t believe it - we’d go out and when we came home, there would be a whole new list of potential donors. It was one of the most exciting and fun things we ever did - nobody said no.” Eventually, the $70,000 Trillium Grant requested by the Scouts came through and work began in earnest. The interior of the building’s upper floor was “gutted right to the wall,” said Ms. Greenough, and completely renovated, right down to the fire-
ford. The $600 million wasted on gas plants and a billion dollars in new spending to buy, or at least rent, the NDP’s support will not put us on the right track. In my view, the sooner we change the direction of our province the better. Ontario cannot continue to spend billions of dollars on waste and scandal. Deadline Extended for Summer Company The application deadline for Ontario’s “Summer Company” program for young entrepreneurs has been extended to June 3. The extended deadline will give 100 more students an opportunity to join the program. Summer Company is for students age 15 to 29 who are interested in learning about entrepreneurship by creating their own summer job. Students benefit from hands-on coaching, mentoring by established entrepreneurs, and allocations of up to $3,000 to help them start their business. Web Site Offers One-Stop Info for Entrepreneurs There’s a new web site available for Ontario entrepreneurs who may be planning, launching, or building a company. Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (www. onebusiness.ca) brings together a number of online guides, handbooks, worksheets, checklists, and much more. A visit to www.onebusiness.ca also lets you connect with an expert who can provide input on your plans to open or operate a business in the community, commercialize new research and technology, or expand an existing small or medium-sized company. Essentially, this “onebusiness” web site provides some of its own information, along with
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Staying in touch... JOHN O’TOOLE MPP extensive connections to related web pages and web sites. Many of the sites to which you can link are already available. However, the use of one site helps to organize the information in a single, easy-to-view format. The site includes links to business advisors who can assess options for financing and help you to get your business plan ready for presentation to lenders. I would also encourage potential entrepreneurs to work with their local chambers of commerce, boards of trade, business improvement areas or networking groups. There’s great potential when people get together to exchange knowledge and ideas. Today people are having to look at creating their own job. Farm Tires Re-Classified Under Stewardship Tax As you will recall, Ontario farmers raised strong objections to the Ontario Tire Stewardship fee that increased substantially on April 1, 2013. In some cases, the stewardship fees increased by 400 per cent. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture has announced that its lobbying campaign and its work with Ontario Tire Stewardship and other stakeholders has resulted in a reclassification of agricultural tires. On April 18, the province approved a reclassification that would see short term relief for an estimated 75% of agricultural tires weighing less than 250 kilograms.
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Garden Club hits the road June 20 The plant, bake and yard sale for the Garden Club was quite successful. Thanks to all for your donations. The rain barrel donated by Classic Aluminum, Port Perry was won by Leslie Andrews. The June 4th meeting of the Pine Ridge Garden Club will feature a most important topic. David Jewel from On Russell in Lindsay will be speaking on “What’s Lurking in your Garden.” His talk and presentation will be on viruses, diseases and other nasty critters. This evening will also feature our Iris Show. There are eight classes from 8” to 27” and if Mother Nature co-operates, it should be a spectacular show. The monthly competition is “Two Part Harmony” a design using two containers. It is amazing how our members inter-
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a fountain display with 116 fountains all choreographed to music. Over 1,300 perennials were planted in April. There will be a new Aviary. Nearly 18 acres have been cultivated and sculpted into six major gardens and collections. The garden centre is now carrying perennials with a focus on newer and uncommon plants. Cost of this bus tour is $55 which includes gratuity for the Driver. Please call Shirley if you are interested in going. Please join us at the Nestleton Community Hall, 3971 Hwy. 7A, Nestleton at 7:30 p.m. All are most welcome. Membership in this very active and friendly club is $15 single and $20 family membership. For more information call Shirley 905-986-5330.
TAG - YOU’RE IT: (From left) Beth Pereman, Joyce Rice and Nera Bloeman of the Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry will be among the many volunteers participating in the auxiliary’s annual Tag Days fundraiser. From June 6 to 8, members will be stationed at various locations around Port Perry collecting donations. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson Well, I hope that I do alright with this column today, as it has been a while and I must be out of shape! There is rarely a dull moment in our village of Sunderland, you know. And so with your help, by bringing me all the latest news, I hope to occasionally write all about it. Remember my old slogan, ‘your busyness is our business’, so keep in touch. This Friday, May 31 is free movie night for the young and young at heart, at St. Andrew’s United Church. Spy Kids 2 is the movie and there will also be refreshments. This Saturday June 1st, there will be a Country 105 Video Dance Party at the Sunderland arena, from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Proceeds will go to support Brock
Minor Hockey. Tickets are $10 in advance from Pindar’s Sunoco Sunderland, Crusty Pizza Beaverton and Campbell’s Appliances Cannington and $15 at the door and no minors of course. Coming right up is St. Andrew’s Yard and Bake Sale, Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. Come on out, to find more treasures at bargain prices. The Sunderland Lions club are having their Sandbox Fill Up on Monday, June 3, from 6:30 till 8 p.m. so anyone interested can sign up this week, on the sheet at the Sunderland Post Office. My wee quote for the week, `In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours.’ - Mark Twain
CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Blackstock & District Lions Club Saturday, May 25 was a great day for a Car Show! We registered 109 vehicles in our annual Blackstock Lions Car Show with the following results. Classic Cars: 1) 1931 Model A Ford – Doreen & Boyd Wood; 2) 1965 Mustang GT – Len & Deb Howe; 3) 1959 Mercury Monterey – Bell Ross Jr. Modified Cars: 1) 1955 Ford Fairlane – Barry Ross, 2)1953 Mercury Monterey – Victor Chafe, 3) 1923 Ford – Peter & Diane Little. Classic Trucks:
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MoJacks and Bruins looking to the future DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
The 2013-14 COJHL season may still be four months away, but the Port Perry MoJacks and Uxbridge Bruins both began the process of selecting their teams last week as both North Durham Junior ‘C’ hockey clubs held Prospect Evaluation Camps. Both camps drew players from across Southern Ontario with the hopes of impressing team staff enough to garner an invite to main training camp in August. However, it was the display of locally raised talent that drew the attention of both teams. “We seem to be coming into a cycle where it seems like this age group (players born between 1995 and 1997) skews more local,” Uxbridge General Manager Ron Archibald told The Standard. “It’s great to see that it means something to these local kids to be skating with the Bruins.” MoJacks Head Coach Jon Campbell also noted the strong local talent base on display at Port Perry’s camp. “The 1997 birth year is a strong group with lots of local talent, which will hopefully allow us to get stronger locally.” Despite the strong showing of 16-year-old prospects, teams are bound by OHA rules that state the clubs can only sign one such player for the coming season. As such, competition for that lone roster spot is always fierce. Last season, both Uxbridge and Port Perry received extraordinary production from their 16-yearold players, Justin Bean and Kyler Challis respectively. Challis, a 2012 OHL draft pick of the Plymouth Whalers appeared in 37 regular season games with the MoJacks, finishing seventh on the team with 21 points (9 goals and 12 assists). Campbell remarked that the
TONGUES WAGGING IN BLACK AND GOLD GAME: The Uxbridge Bruins concluded their Prospect Evaluation camp at Uxrena with the Black and Gold game on Sunday, May 26. Team Black would survive a late push from Team Gold to win the battle of top prospects by a final score of 5-4. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard team would be spending the summer searching for a similar talent to help bolster the roster for next season. “Kyler Challis is the template of what we are looking for in a 16-year-old player,” Campbell commented. “If we can get a player like that in here again to fill his shoes, we’ll be that much stronger going forward.” Not to be outdone, 16-year-old Justin Bean finished the season as COJHL Rookie of the Year, playing in all 40 regular season games, and leading all COJHL defenceman with 32 points (8 goals and 14 assists). The Pickering native was selected by the Belleville Bulls in the ninth round of the 2013 OHL draft in April after going unselected a year ago. “I wish Justin Bean was the template for a 16-year-old player,
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Rebel Girls go for gold The Port Perry High School Junior Girls Rugby team will look to cap off an undefeated season with a LOSSA Championship this week. The Junior Rebel Girls have dominated LOSSA competition this year to earn a spot in the Finals. Since defeating Ajax HS in the season opener 14-12, the Rebels have posted four straight shutouts. On Wednesday, May 29, the Rebels will lock horns with the Ajax Rams for the championship at 4:15 p.m. at the Oshawa Vikings RFC Field in Raglan.
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Kearnan cruising Round Two of the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Speedway schedule played out last Saturday, and thankfully, the intense racing action took some of the bite out of the frigid temperatures. Saving the best for last, in the evening finale Burketon’s Darren Kearnan took advantage of his pole position to go flag-to-flag to claim the victory in the 2- lap Late Model feature race. The race featured only one pass for position (between ultimate third-place finisher Bryan Mercer and Kyle Donaldson on lap 13) but the high speed, five car train at the front of the Late Model pack, with its constant dodging and diving, kept the fans focused on the trackside activity. “We’re lucky we started on the pole,” admitted Kearnan. “This field is so close, you can’t ever relax. Linc (Brown) was pushing me hard all race, hard enough so that my tires went off, real bad. The car was a pretty good handful at the end.” Linc Brown (#99) eventually took the runner-up position two car lengths behind the race winner, with Mercer (#81) and defending series champion Donaldson (#53) crossing the stripe a further five car lengths in arrears. Mark Gordon, the Late Model feature winner on opening night, faded to finish in a distant fifth place. Kearnan’s victory in the Late Model feature tempered the disappointment of losing the engine in his #46 Modified in pre-race practice. With his primary rival sidelined, defending Ontario Modified Racing Series champion Dwight Brown swept the evening’s open-wheeled races, scoring victories in the twin qualifiers and the 25 lap feature. Series newcomer Chad Strawn (#77) pipped Rick Warnes (#90) on the penultimate lap to claim a second place finish. “I was watching Rick and Chad in my mirror and those guys were really competitive,” noted Brown. “I was running one hard lap after another, and I wasn’t able to pull away.” Also on the Speedway’s Saturday night docket were races for the Lucas Oil Pure Stocks and the Bob’s Towing Thunder Cars. In Pure Stock action, defending series champion Willy Howells scored his second consecutive victory, claiming the win over Jeff Vandebelt and Henk Mulders when the race was checkered flagged following a last lap caution brought out because of a spin from track newcomer Mike Batchelor. Another track ‘Newbie’, Howie Crowe, picked up one position from his Week One result, earning the feature victory in the Thunder Car feature after 16 laps of bumper-to-bumper racing with early race leader Bob Kish. Multiple contact incidents between the two drivers eventually resulted in Kish fading to a fourth place finish, crossing the stripe behind defending champion John Baker Jr. and hotshoe Ken Donaldson Jr. Racing action at Canada’s Fastest Half-Mile Paved Oval continues next Saturday with the Pure Stock and Thunder Car divisions sharing the track with the fast OSCAAR Super Late Model competitors.
HARD CHARGING: Port Perry HS Rebel Seth Grove fends off an Ajax HS defender during a LOSSA Junior Boys Rugby quarterfinal game on Friday, May 24 in Port Perry. The Rebels fended off a pesky Ajax squad to prevail by a final score of 29-6 to advance to the semifinals against Dunbarton (Pickering) on Tuesday, May 28 where they won 41-5 to book their ticket to the LOSSA championship game. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
How to solve the musky mystery RYAN BEAN Special to The Standard
Musky: the fish of 10, 000 casts…. Those of us lucky enough to fish the Kawarthas, may disagree with this “myth.” These chain of lakes are easily accessible to anglers, and offer some of the best Musky fishing in the world. Musky season opens June 1 in the Kawarthas and goes until November. Early and late in the season is known to be the best chance, for it is when these fish are most active. Chances of hooking into one of these fierce predators of freshwater in the Kawarthas may be the best odds you’ll find, compared to anywhere else that holds Musky. Although the size may not match other places, the numbers are extraordinary, and there are 50-plus inch monsters to be caught. Multi Musky days are not uncommon and double digit days can be had! Scugog, Buckhorn, Pigeon, Balsam, Rice, and Sturgeon Lake are just a few of the lakes that are worth exploring and will give you a good shot at catching one of these so called elusive gamefish. Like most anglers al-
ready know, patience and persistence play a key role in fishing for Musky. You could go out for six hours and catch three Musky. However, all of those fish may come in the last hour of the day. Kawartha Muskies are for the most part eager to show interest in most presentations that match the local forage in the area. I’ve caught some of my biggest Musky on Bass lures and simple presentations. Just make sure to have a wire, or heavy flourocarbon leader, as it dosen’t take much for a Musky to break your line due to their set of teeth. Bass anglers get bit off in tournaments constantly in the Kawarthas, which has caused a bit of a bad rap for these fish on a tournament basis. Muskys love the weedbeds, and these spots are a good spot to start for the beginner. Throw a Spinnerbait, Bucktail, Minnow bait, or jig tipped with your favourite plastic in and around the weedbeds and you have a good chance at getting bit. Get a rod that can handle these fish. Something with a backbone that can pull these fish out of the weeds with a good reel to go with it. A good bait cast reel with a Medium
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North Durham athletes shine at LOSSA Track & Field DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
North Durham was well represented at the LOSSA Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, May 22 at Civic Fields in Oshawa, with many athletes bringing home medals for their efforts. Uxbridge’s Julia Kearley continued to dominate the competition at this year’s meet. After posting LOSSA records in the Midget Girls 800 and 1,500-metre runs a year ago, Kearley moved up to the Junior ranks this year with equally impressive results. The 16-year-old Uxbridge native took home gold medals in both the 800 and 1,500-metre runs, posting times of 2:17.77 and 4:39.49 respectively. Both times established new LOSSA records. However, Ms. Kearley was not the only member of Uxbridge’s Track and Field team to post winning efforts during the meet. Brett Belanger fell just two cms short of tying the LOSSA record in the Midget Girls High Jump as her final jump of 1.63m propelled her to a gold medal finish. Belanger would also claim a third place finish in the Midget Girls Triple Jump. Erin MacIssac soared over the competition as she
claimed gold in the Senior Girls Pole Vault with a final jump of 2.40 metres. It was double gold for Sinclair Minshull as she finished in the top spot in both the Junior Girls 300 metre Low Hurdle with a time of 0:49.12 and a first place finish in the Junior Girls Pole Vault as she cleared the bar at 2.45 metres in her last attempt. Minshull would also take home bronze in the Junior Girls 80 metre Low Hurdles with a time of 0:13.62. Katie Fisher was as good as gold in the Senior Girls 3,000 metre, as she raced to first place with a time of 10:25.97. She would also take silver in the Senior Girls 1500 Metre, crossing the finish line in 4:57.62. Brett Smalley continued Uxbridge’s dominance in the pole vault as he sailed over the bar at 2.75m to take gold in the Senior Boys event. Teammate Geoffrey Norton would finish as the silver medalist with a final jump of 2.20 metres. Smalley would also strike silver in the Senior Boys 400 metre Low Hurdles with a time of 0:58.59. Silver was twice as nice for Thomas Kemp as he finished in the runner-up spot in both the Senior Boys 800 metre and 1,500 metre. Caileigh MacIssac also
Uxbridge’s Julia Kearley had an outstanding outing at the recent LOSSA Track & Field Meet in Oshawa. Kearley broke LOSSA records in both the 800-metre and 1,500-metre runs on her way to a pair of gold medals. SUBMITTED PHOTO struck silver in the Senior Girls 400 Metre Low Hurdles with a time of 1:07.50. Fellow Uxbridge Tiger Lauren Negrazis finished in third with a
time of 1:14.85. It took Lauren Tzogas 11:14.43 to bring home a silver medal in the Junior Girls 3,000 metre. Connor Bain flew 5.45
metres to win silver in the Midget Boys Long Jump. A Javelin Throw of 25.25 metres put Elissa Cummings into the silver medal postion in the Junior Girls event. Cummings also claimed a bronze medal in the Junior Girls Shot Put event. Arden Hamilton rounded out the Uxbridge SS medalists as she won bronze in the Junior Girls 3,000 metre with a time of 11:31.99. Overall, Uxbridge would finish in third place with 258.5 team points, finishing behind Pickering and Dunbarton. Taylor Bursey led the way for Port Perry High School at the LOSSA Track and Field Meet. Bursey would take home a gold medal in the Senior Girls Shot Put with a winning effort of 10.82 metres. She would also come away from the meet with a second place finish in the Senior Girls Discus Throw with a distance of 29.30 metres. Kent Brady established a new PPHS record in the Javelin Throw with a distance of 48.28 metres, as he earned first place in the Junior Boys competition. A final distance of 11.94 propelled Evan McMillan to a second place finish in the Senior Boys Triple Jump. Wyatt Werner posted a strong showing in the Senior Boys 110 metre Low
Pitch perfect start to season for North Durham United DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
Rain, hail and wind have proven to be no match for the North Durham United Football Club’s Under-12 Boys team as they have roared out of the gates this season. Riding an undefeated streak through the first six games of this season, the team - which is sponsored by Jude’s Sportsbar and Grill in Port Perry - has yet to allow a goal. On May 11 and 12, the North Durham side ventured to Oshawa to compete in the Frank Sobil Spring Classic Soccer Tournament. Throughout the two-day event, the team battled soccer clubs from across the province as well as the elements. Showing great determination, the Under-12 Boys submitted a sensational showing as they wrapped up the tournament with a final record of two wins and two ties with no goals against. The team, which features players from Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock Townships takes to the field primarily on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Scugog Soccer Fields on Old Simcoe Rd. For all of the latest updates from the pitch on all of North Durham United FC’s teams, visit their web site at www.northdurhamunited.com.
The North Durham United FC Under-12 Boys recently went undefeated at the Frank Sobil Spring Classic Soccer Tournament in Oshawa posting two wins and two ties. The team, sponsored by Jude’s Sportsbar & Grill of Port Perry has yet to allow a goal in 2013, and features players from Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock Townships. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Hurdles as he crossed the finish line in third place with a time of 0:15.15. It was a third place finish in the Junior Boys Shot Put after posting a final distance of 13.39 metres. After soaring 10.27 metres, Brett Harrison claimed third place in the Midget Boys Triple Jump. Athletes advancing to the OFSAA Provincial Champsionships will not have far to travel, as the event is being contested at the Civic Recreation Complex in Oshawa from Thursday, June 6 until Saturday, June 8 giving local track enthusiasts a great opportunity to cheer their local athletes on to gold.
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1 Some like it hot 4 Mogul governor 9 London insurance pioneer 14 Vintage 15 Dwelling place 16 Word used to distinguish seals 17 Cocktail mainstay 18 Handle pressure 20 Farewell abroad 22 Quint portrayer in “Jaws” 23 They’re straight 26 Not well-kept 30 Hung carelessly, say 32 Damascus native 34 NYC’s Park or Madison 36 Humdingers 38 Something to build on 39 Umps’ counterparts 41 Refine ore 43 Color-full bottles 44 “Beverly Hills Cop” character Foley 45 Emotionally distant 47 Old PC screen 48 See 36-Across 51 Daytime showing 53 C&W singer George 55 Double trios 58 Something to stick with? 60 Greek writer of fables 61 What ogles made the handsome butcher feel like? 67 Commit a faux pas 68 Non-pc commercial writer 69 Evidence of ownership 70 Royal flush card 71 Well-thought-out 72 Drives the point home? 73 Word in many band names
5 Org. that accredits law schools 6 Chinese cooking necessity 7 Modern composer Thomas 8 Second Hebrew letters 9 Elbow room 10 ___-di-dah 11 Seam treasure 12 Parliamentary vote 13 Outlawed spray DOWN 19 Cries of derision 1 Bar mitzvah reading source 21 Ending for “puppet” or 2 Give the slip to “profit” 3 Surrender 24 Numbered musical piece 4 Mr. ___ (R. Crumb character) 25 Where a King marched
Horoscope Column ARIES (March 20-April 19): People, who supported you in the past, may no longer be able to do so. A job could come to an end, a loan be rejected or your partner might have to take a cut in pay. Develop good money habits.
LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Do not give into feelings of financial insecurity. Money only becomes a problem if you are not handling it properly. Be as economical as possible and organize your finances to the best of your ability.
GEMINI (May 20-June 21): A cycle of tremendous responsibility and hard work, work tasks are overwhelming. Many health problems that arise now are direct related to toxins and poor dietary habits. Eat right and get fit.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Situations, no longer relevant, can leave your life now. Let go of people, who supported you in the past, and stand on your own two feet. Your perspective is changing and you are looking at the world through new eyes.
TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Other people are beginning to recognize your skills and talents and your efforts to attain your goals and ambitions are finally paying off. Whether business or personal, be cognizant of your partner’s wishes.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Develop your inner resources of love and creativity, rather than looking to the outside world to satisfy your needs. Avoid gambling and speculation, since these can cause unnecessary financial risks. 27 “Benjamin Button” star Pitt 28 Tour de France perch 29 More quick to the helm 31 Old-fashioned argument enders 33 Where worms may be served 34 32-Across, for one 35 Ruffles feathers 37 Blackthorn fruits 40 Utter indistinctly 42 Didn’t use scissors 46 Focuses (on) 49 Small piece of cloth or paper 50 Storage building, on a farm 52 Absorbed the cost of
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54 Clusters of grass 56 What an unrequited lover carries 57 Buying binge 59 Give off, as light 61 Dads or pops 62 Words spoken in front of witnesses 63 Swift-running Aussie bird 64 All-you-___-eat 65 Approx. landing time 66 White vestment
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Sometimes you feel you are between a rock and a hard place, since you keep running in to obstacles on the path to success. Be patient and bide your time until new goals and vocational interests begin to take shape.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Be prepared for additional responsibilities, such a team leader role at work or a board position with an organization. Your friendships are changing, old friends will leave your life to make room for new ones.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Overburdened with work tasks, you are working harder than ever to realize your goals and ambitions. If you are unhappy with your current job, this is an excellent year to change VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Since you have careers. a deep inner drive for additional knowledge, PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Study a subgo back to school to upgrade your skill ject that will benefit you, one that has level. If you are planning a road trip, get practical value, but be prepared for a heavy your car serviced before you go. Project work load. Set up a new website or explore an import/export business. Network with yourself with confidence. people from diverse cultural backgrounds. LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): You might consider downsizing and moving to a new location, but be realistic, do not get too heavily involved with large mortgage payments. Or, give your current home a face lift.
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www.thestandardnewspaper.ca AT REST Scott, Helen Margaret It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Margaret (Peggy) Scott (Kelly) on May 19, 2013 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto at age 83. Dearly loved mother of Michael (predeceased), Peter, Louise and Jamie. Cherished Grandmother of Alex, Scott, Greg, Katherine, Matthew and Cameron. Beloved mother-in-law to Ron, Robin and Kathy. Predeceased by her sister and best friend, Jean, and parents Alec and Agnes. Peggy was outgoing and fun and had many life-long friends, all of whom she adored. She worked at Shell Canada in Toronto for many years and was later an active member of the Shell Retirees Committee (SOAR). Since 2011, she was a resident at the Port Perry Villa. Peggy loved to travel, be with her friends and family, and show off her beautiful gardens. She was proud of her Scottish heritage and loved all things Scottish. Most of all, Peggy was dedicated to her family and always put them first. She will be forever missed. A service will be held for Peggy on Tuesday, June 4th at Annunciation Catholic Church, 3 Combermere Drive, Toronto at 10 am followed by a gathering at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #345, 81 Peard Road in Scarborough at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Covenant House Toronto (www.convenanthousetoronto.ca).
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PERSONAL NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, slendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power, Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and then you must publish. It will be granted to you. H.W.
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St. Jude Novena, may the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus pray for us St. Jude worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude helpless of the hopeless pray for us. Thanks St. Jude for granting my petition - B.U.
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The Standard ‘SPRING’ INTO PLANTING: The students of Prince Albert Public School recently took part in the school’s annual tree planting and celebration ceremony, which saw students head to the field to plant 16 new evergreen trees - white spruce and red pine - on school property. Here, Carol Robinson performs a smudging ceremony for one of the trees planted by students.
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Feeling Footloose UXBRIDGE: If you missed the opening of the show last week, don’t fret Footloose: The Musical concludes its run at the Uxbridge Music Hall this week. The production, which is based on the 1984 movie starring Kevin Bacon, and its 2010 remake, is proudly presented by the Uxbridge Youth Theatre’s Senior Division. Local theatre enthusiasts can take in the show at any of the four remaining performances. From Thursday, May 30 until Saturday, June 1, Footloose takes to the Music Hall stage nightly at 7:30 p.m. As well, a special matinee presentation is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are available for $20 for adults and $15 for students. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Presents, Presents, Presents, located at 60 Brock Street W. in downtown Uxbridge.
MAKING THE GRADE: Dancers from the Melissa Briggs Highland Dance School in Uxbridge recently took part in highland dance exams with impressive results. Participating dancers (Back row, from left) Deirdre, Sarah C., Grace R. and Lindsay (Front row, from left) Elena, Sarah L., Callie, Grace Z., Jocelyn and Norah are currently hard at work preparing for Highland Games this summer, including the Highlands of Durham Games at Uxbridge’s Elgin Park from July 26 to 28. SUBMITTED PHOTO Thanks to our sponsors: Vos Independent - Antrim House Pub - Fran’s Frys - Tim Hortons - Frame X
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Seussical coming to Town Hall 1873 Cadenza productions presents Dr. Seuss musical, Seussical at Town Hall 1873. The show will run for three weeks in July. This popular family show is based on the classic stories of Dr. Seuss and brings together such favorite characters as The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, the Who’s of Whoville and Gertrude the Bird to tell Horton’s story of saving Jojo and all the Who’s. Along the way, many other wellknown characters make an appearance, making Seussical a song-filled, colourful celebration of the world of Dr. Seuss. Seussical features performers familiar to Cadenza audiences and also welcomes many new talents to the stage, with Steven Suepaul as the Cat in the Hat, Tim Lyttle as Jojo, Dave Cardinal as Horton, Olivia Jon as Gertrude, Amy Caughlin as the Sour Kangaroo and Kyffen Gaudet as Mayzie. Director Lyle Corrigan and music director, Carol Salamone keep the colourful Jungle of Nool and the world of Who rocking with high energy singing and dancing for an evening of fast paced fun for big and small alike. Seussical is scheduled to open at Town Hall 1873 on Thursday, July 4 for a three week engagement at Town Hall 1873 Centre for the Performing Arts in Port Perry.
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Braden Lamoureux was one of the many performers that took to the stage at the recent ‘Afternoon of Remembrance and Suicide Prevention’ in Uxbridge’s Elgin Park. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
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Star Trek reboot sets phasers to stunning STAR TREK -- INTO DARKNESS Directed by J.J. Abrams (****)
stands where they are vulnerable, and because he does not feel emotion in the manner that Kirk does, he has an advantage. This villain is a challenge Star Trek (2009) the outstanding to Starfleet because he is never whom reboot of the classic film and TV series he seems to be, and does not consider took the familiar (perhaps overly so), himself a bad guy at all, in fact he justried and true characters and storylines tifies what he has done. He is capable into a new direction, to boldly go where of withering with a gaze, and has conno man had gone before, and you know siderable strength to go along with what? It worked. In fact, it worked like his nasty attitude. He is, of course, a a dream. J.J. Abrams breathed almost villain from the far away past of Star instant life into a series that had long Trek on television and later on film, since seen better days, as the franchise which is as much as I will say without had gone into a steady decline as the ac- giving any more away. Cumberbatch tors who had worked on the TV series is a revelation in the role, holding the (both of them) slipped screen with his mere into old age, and slowly presence, bringing an Film With Foote became ridiculous. almost operatic sense When the film earned to the character he is great reviews and made playing. He will play a fortune at the box ofvicious mind games fice, of course a new that become deadly franchise had been born battles between good and work began on a seand evil, and there is quel, which has at long no question which by John Foote last, arrived in theatres. side he falls on. It is great. I like Chris Pine as Once again, Abrams manages to Kirk. Though I struggled with him give us something fresh and new, in the previous film, likely because yet there is that attachment to the he was new, he brings a confidence to past as a character is exactly who the part this time that he did not have he should be for both the story and in the last film, as good as he might the audience. It is almost as though have been. The cockiness is gone, Abrams knows we need that charac- that jaunty arrogance is gone, reter to be who he is for all to be right placed by a knowing, a sense of (dare in the Star Trek world. It is a bold I suggest?) responsibility as Captain and perfect move. of the Enterprise. There is something The film opens with Kirk (Chris else there too, something that sugPine) already in trouble as he tries gests William Shatner, but not an to help a tribe of aliens living dan- imitation. Perhaps it is a movement, gerously close to a volcano, in which a glance, a sound or a tic, but we feel, Spock (Zachary Quinto) is trying to we know this young man will grow insert a protective device that will into the James T. Kirk we know from save the tribe from certain death. the old TV series. It is a wonderful However these tribesman will not performance in a film built for action be convinced that they are there to and full throttle story telling. help, and react poorly, chasing the Zachary Quinto, like Pine, goes members of Starfleet through the deeper this time as Spock, fleshdense jungles about to be ravaged by ing out the human elements of this a blazing volcano. half-Vulcan character. The romance The gang just gets out of that between he and Uhura (Zoe Salmess when there is trouble on earth. dana) is deepening despite less screen A young Starfleet rogue has turned, time from the young actress, and his becoming a dangerous terrorist in friendship and trust of Kirk is evithe process and laying waste to an in- dent whenever a look passes between telligence area operated by Starfleet. them. Like Shatner and Leonard NiJohn Harrison (Benedict Cumber- moy (here again) Pine and Quinto batch) claims credit for the attack, have an interesting chemistry and and almost at once a second, before synergy to their characters that works heading into Klingon space, knowing for the benefit of the film in every Starfleet will come after him, which way. Of all the actors, I think Quinto is exactly what he wishes them to had the most difficult part to make do. Knowing Starfleet he also under- work, so it is a credit to him that he
does indeed portray Spock, as beautifully and moving as he does. The rest of the cast do their jobs this time out, patiently waiting for their little moment to shine as they will in each of the subsequent films. I liked that we had a little more of Scotty (Simon Pegg) this time and enjoyed, like all other fans, listening to him gripe about how much power they have left. Karl Urban is again a droll Bones McCoy, while Anton Yelchin is delightful as Chekov and John Cho fine as Sulu, each creating perfect characters we know so well, only younger versions. Cumberbatch steals the film as the villain, surpassing even the great Richardo Montalban in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) as the best of the Trek bad guys, though he also owes a debt to the performance of Montalban and that character. Clearly having a blast in the part, he’s that rarity, a bad guy who refuses to acknowledge he is the bad guy, but knows down deep he could not live with himself being the good guy. He is appalled by the good guys in this film, they are weak and unnecessary to him. With Star Trek - Into Darkness J.J. Abrams creates simply the biggest and best of the Star Trek films to date, with stunning action sequences, and a gutsy, go-for-it sort of action scene confidence that I have not seen for a long, long time. He trusts his actors to give the performances he cast them to create, and places his emphasis on the storytelling, hurtling us into space and one situation after another with an almost wild abandon. The visual and sound effects are superb, as is the cinematography and editing in the picture. Like Spielberg, he knows what the audience wants and gives it to them at full throttle. This guy might be the right man to direct the next Star Wars: after all, I mean at least with Abrams it will be interesting, right? George Lucas created the Star Wars saga, and a few years ago gave us a terrible prequel trilogy that left a great deal to be desired. Abrams is going for something entirely different we suspect, as he is making sequels to the stories that involved Luke Skywalker and Han Solo. If he attacks the stories with the same love and affection he brought to the Star Trek reboot, the Star Wars legacy is in very good hands. I love Star Trek -- Into Darkness... it rocked and I had an absolute blast.
Walk Softly Geoff carpentier
Where are the purple martins? Editor’s Note: ‘Walk Softly’ is a new column by local resident Geoff Carpentier, a published author, expedition guide and environmental consultant. Port Perry proudly proclaims itself to be the Purple Martin Capital of Ontario, and until recently that was undoubtedly a valid assertion. However, in the last few years, the Purple Martin population has declined dramatically and catastrophically over much of the species’ range. What happened to these magnificent aerial flyers, whose sweet song greets us early each spring as they return from their winter home in South and Central America? Well, no one is entirely certain, but it appears that two key factors may be leading to its demise. The first is the unfavourable spring weather we’ve been experiencing the past few years. The martins return in mid to late April, when insect food is at a premium and when temperatures can plummet rapidly and unexpectedly. This leads to a diminishing of already limited food sources. Most birds can tolerate cool or cold weather, but starvation sets in after only a couple of days in most cases. The other compelling reason for their decline is the presence of alien species that compete for nesting sites. The martins are cavity nesters and readily adapt to human-provided martin houses or gourds. Unfortunately, starlings and house sparrows also prefer these nest boxes, and, since they live here year-round, they get to the boxes earlier than the martins and claim these prime nest sites. So what can we do? Well, we must not stop providing these nest boxes as they are their only hope for survival. However, we must also try to dissuade the starlings and sparrows from using them. The best way is to keep the boxes closed up until the martins arrive in the spring and then quickly open them for use. If any sparrows or starlings do start nesting, the nests should be removed before the eggs are laid. This simple step will assure that, if the martins come back, they will have a fighting chance and once again their buoyant flight will delight us as they forage over the Town of Port Perry! Visit Geoff on-line at www.avocetnatureservices.com and on Facebook.
Time to photograph your furry friends BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
NORTH DURHAM: Local animal lovers and pet owners are encouraged to get snapping again this month, as entries for the 2014 Your Super Pet Calendar are now being accepted for the tenth edition of the popular publication. The calendar will once again feature spots for 13 lucky pets - 12 months plus the front cover - as well as the popular In Memoriam page. All photos submitted will find a place on one of the calendar’s pages. Organizer Kathy Dudley said that she is encouraging photographers to incorporate the number 10 into their pictures as much as possible, to commemorate the anniversary. This year, the owner of the pet that graces the calendar’s cover will receive a prize courtesy of Pet Valu in Port Perry.
“When I started doing this, who knew that it would be so successful?” said Ms. Dudley, adding that the 2013 edition of the calendar was the most successful yet, raising more than $10,500 for the animals of the UxbridgeScugog Animal Shelter. So far, the calendars have raised a total of $76,800 for the facility. The new web site will be going on-line soon at www. yoursuperpetcalendar.ca. The entry fee is $12 per photo and entry forms can be picked up in Port Perry at The Standard at 94A Water St., the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter at 1360 Reach St. and at local pet food stores and veterinarian offices in both Scugog and Uxbridge. A full set of rules can be found on the entry form. Entries can be dropped off at the shelter and The Standard office or e-mailed to yoursuperpetcalendar@yahoo.ca. The deadline for entries is 4 p.m. on Aug. 30.
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