The Standard Newsapepr June 13th, 2013 by The Standard Newspaper

Vol. 10 No. 24

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THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

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Uxbridge cell tower draws fire DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

DRAGONS RETURN TO NORTH DURHAM: Teams participating in the 2013 Dragon Flies Dragon Boat Festival in Port Perry this weekend have been busy practicing all month long. The event, which raises funds for local hospitals in the battle against cancer, gets underway Saturday morning (June 15) in Palmer Park. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

UXBRIDGE: Councillors were greeted with the first wave of opposition to a proposed cellular communications tower near Sandford at their meeting on the morning of Monday, June 3. The tower, which is proposed to be located at 8699 Conc. 3 near Sandford was panned by Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy during a presentation from Duane Lovelace, a consultant with the Altus Group working on behalf of Bell Mobility. “Residents vehemently oppose this tower, it is the worst location you could have chosen,” Councillor Molloy said. “In my opinion it will negatively affect property values and residents may choose not to use Bell as their carrier if this tower goes in. This tower is only 3.5 kilometres from another tower near Zephyr, and this appears to be an abuse of the process.” Later in their meeting, councillors heard a presentation from local resident Wayne Welsh whose property sits adjacent to the proposed location. If approved, the tower will sit just 10 feet from his property line. “What’s being proposed is a 60 metre lattice tower, which is the ugliest tower you can find. I don’t think there’s anyone in this room that wouldn’t see red in my position,” commented Mr. Welsh. TURN TO PAGE 5

Scugog drops appeal of Greenbank solar farm BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: In an about-face move late last month, Scugog councillors directed staff to halt work on an appeal regarding a solar farm proposed for a Greenbank property and instead move forward on an agreement with the developer, one day before preliminary hearings were to begin on the matter. The decision came out of a closed session during the May 27 committees meeting, with the item added late in the prior week. Earlier this spring, Community Services Director

Don Gordon recommended to councillors that the township appeal the Solray Energy development, recently awarded approval from the MOE, after a document by the provincial Ministry of the Environment presented at the April 22 general purpose and administration committees meeting stated that appeals to the project had to be received by April 30. Since the project falls under provincial green energy legislation, the township has no formal role in approving the project. At the May 6 committees meeting, Mr. Gordon said

that a preliminary hearing into the matter was to be held May 28, followed by a mediation process and, if warranted, a full hearing in late June. The development, proposed for a Cragg Rd. property, has raised concerns from both township staff and neighbours over the last year. Among those concerns is the use of agricultural land for such a project, which opponents have said took advantage of a loophole in the provincial Green Energy Act that previously allowed for such developments on any lands zoned rural, including Class 1 and 2 farmland. TURN TO PAGE 4

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Cartwright report out in fall BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: While a provincial review of the Cartwright High School closure may not reverse the decision of the Durham District School Board, insights from the process may improve future decisions, says the facilitator reviewing the matter. In late May, provincial facilitator Joan Green met with all sides in the CHS Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) process, culminating in a public meeting on May 29. Several

speakers, including those from the CHS community and the Township of Scugog, once again spoke to the matter of the small school’s looming closure later this month. Ms. Green was assigned to review the CHS closure after several members of the school community successfully petitioned the provincial Ministry of Education to look into the process that preceded the DDSB’s February decision to close the school. Reports from both the community and

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the DDSB, concerning figures and statistics used in the closure decision, were then sent to the province and reviewed for 30 days. Ms. Green clarified that her role is not to reverse the decision, but to provide the ministry with an objective review of the process. “My mandate is not to alter the decision,” Ms. Green told The Standard, “but to ensure that the school board followed its own processes in the decision and where possible, indicate recommendations.” Ms. Green said that over the course of four days, a “healthy discussion” of the matter took place with all sides involved. Ms. Green, who was the founding CEO of the province’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), said that an analysis of her findings will be sent to the Ministry of Education later this summer, with a final report from the province expected in the fall. The report will be available to the public. “Each community is unique,” said Ms. Green of her role as facilitator, “but at the core, it always comes down to what each side feels is best for the students.”

COFFEE AND BOOKS: Jessica Budway of Community Living Durham North helps Colin Morrow brew the first cup of coffee at the organization’s new coffee kiosk in the Scugog Memorial Public Library on June 10. The kiosk, which employs clients of Community Living, offers library patrons a variety BLAKE WOLFE The Standard of hot beverages.

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Port Perry splash pad in for repairs yet again this month BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

Port Perry’s Palmer Park splash pad is undergoing yet another round of repairs before opening to the public

this summer. Earlier this month, Public Works crews returned to the park for yet more repairs. According to Public Works director Ian Roger, crews dis-

covered more cracked pipes around the pad’s two palm tree features while performing routine spring maintenance in recent weeks. New concrete was scheduled to be poured this week, following repairs to the pipes, he said. Mr. Roger said the township is planning to re-open the pad in time for Canada Day celebrations in Palmer Park, adding that it could

open earlier depending on construction schedules and weather. The problem with the pipes cracking, said Mr. Roger, is likely due to frost settling in over the winter months in the ground underneath and surrounding the pad. In 2012, work was performed to remedy cracked water pipes inside the three arches at the centre of the

pad, requiring crews to dig below the concrete surface. In 2011, more than $35,000 was poured into the pad for the installation of a catch basin in the Palmer Park parking lot, as well as a concrete tank for water storage. In 2010, the pad was shut down for the application of a non-slip surface coating that was not included in the original plan.

A staff report to the former Scugog Council in December 2009 from former Parks head John Sellars stated that the splash pad and playground component of the Port Perry waterfront project incurred additional costs of $70,000, bringing its then-total to approximately $276,125, exceeding the approved budget of $256,500.

Residents concerned by solar farm impact F RO M PAG E 1

However, a staff report at the June 3 council meeting from Mr. Gordon stated that for the appeal to have succeeded, the township would have to meet a “very specific” test, pertaining to whether a given development ‘will cause serious harm to human health or serious and irreversible harm to plant life, animal life or the natural environment,’ as described by the MOE in the notice of the preliminary hearing. The report also outlines a number of conditions that Solray has agreed to with the township, including truck and construction plans as well as financial contributions, including $100,000 in the first year for capital projects in Greenbank, along with

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The report states that concerns of residents, such as drainage, construction safety and impacts to property value will be addressed in plans to be presented to the township by Solray. Mr. Bacon, however, said he awaits to see just what kind of impact the facility will have on the community, adding that it has been difficult watching projects like solar farms get approval from the province while farmers are limited by other provincial legislation, such as the Greenbelt. “We stand to lose a lot - and we won’t know how much until someone wants to sell their property,” said Mr. Bacon. “They’re using good agricultural land for this - they’re not protecting it, they’re abusing it.”

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$50,000 annually for the following 19 years to be put toward environmental projects in Scugog. Solray president Andy Keith could not be reached for comment as of press time. Greenbank resident Keith Bacon, who lives next to the proposed solar farm property, said that he and other neighbours were surprised and upset by the sudden halt to the appeal. “I’m not happy with how the system is working - the township has thrown up its hands,” he said, adding that he and other residents opposed to the development were not prepared to appeal on their own. “We’ve been left hanging. It’s a slap in the face we’ve been doing our research and it’s not fair to us.”

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Petition presented to councillors F RO M PAG E 1

During his presentation, Mr. Welsh added that he had collected a petition with more than 90 signatures from concerned residents in the area. Mr. Welsh also noted the recent influx of cellular communications towers in the rural areas between his Uxbridge home and Markham where he works. “The green zone is becoming the red light district,” added Mr. Welsh, noting the distinctive red lights that dot the rural landscape during nighttime hours. Ward 3 Councillor Pat Mikuse agreed that the current proposal appears

far too close to Mr. Welsh’s property when taking into account the 100 acre property the tower will sit on. “If there’s 100 acres there has to be a better area for the tower than 10 feet from your property line,” said Councillor Mikuse. Meanwhile, Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet, whose ward was at the centre of a controversial tower proposal last year near Quaker Village, explained the township’s frustration with Industry Canada guidelines that ultimately decide where towers can be located. “I agree that the notification process for these things stink,” opined

Councillor Highet. “We find it frustrating that we are the land use authority, but have virtually no say if the Industry Canada guidelines are followed.” Councillor Molloy ended the discussion by vowing to fight the proposed tower alongside the residents of his ward. “There are so many other areas this could’ve gone and residents are prepared to fight this,” Councillor Molloy said. “We’ll be back and we’ll fill the room.” No date has been set for a public meeting regarding the project at this time, but once the project moves further along it will be part of the approval process.

SCOUTS CLEAN UP: Members of the 1st Uxbridge Scouts recently held their annual e-waste collection and bottle drive, raising funds to send local youth to the Canadian Scout Jamboree, held in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, next month. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

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NORTH DURHAM Tuesday, May 14 to Tuesday, August 27 Cruisin’ Classics Car Club cruise-ins (weather-permitting), 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Emmanuel Community Church, 1689 Reach St., Port Perry. Special dates: June 18 - Paper Drive; Aug. 27 - Appreciation Night and Food Drive (rain date Sept. 3). For information, call 905-435-5408 or visit cruisinclassics.blogspot.ca. Thursday, June 13 at 6 p.m. and Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 at 9 a.m. Annual Seagrave Church Yard sale Friday and at 21300 Simcoe St – Len and Betty Somerville’s farm. Saturday, June 15 6th Annual Dream Feather Volleyball Clinic, 9-12 Come out and get your feet in the newly installed Olympic Quality Sand everyone welcome. All equipment, rain or shine, adults and teens. No charge. To be followed by the First Annual North Durham Volleyball Challenge Cup featuring highly competitive volleyball teams representing Port Perry, Uxbridge, Leaskdale and Zephyr. Clinic will feature drills, prizes and competitions. Preregistration a must to secure a spot . Contact Larry Griffiths at 905-649-6309 or dream.feather@hotmail.com. - Discovering Your Family Tree Workshop at the Uxbridge Historical Centre, 10am to 1:30pm, for ages 10 – 14, $15 per person. Learn all about discovering your family’s history, and how to create a family tree. Participants will use their discoveries to create an artistic family tree collage on canvas to bring home. Bring a picnic lunch. Pre-register at 905-852-5854 or museum@ town.uxbridge.on.ca. - Morgan Horse Training Clinic sponsored by and held at the Morgan Horse Heritage Centre, 971 Scugog Line 12, from 9am to 4pm. Spectators free, food available to purchase. Heritage Centre open to the public. email djwilson@powergate.ca for additional information. - St John’s Presbyterian Church 319 Queen St. is holding its annual Yard & Bake Sale, beginning at 8am. Come hungry and enjoy a BBQ Bacon on a bun & Coffee. Wednesday, June 19 Dream Feather Volleyball Free For All Volleyball Open House Night, 7-10p.m. Show up and play. Try out our newly installed Hutchinson “Olympic Sand” Courts, rain or shine, come out and decide which night best suits you - ‘Not So Competitive’ or ‘Competitive,’ prior to the season starting next week. For further info contact Larry Griffiths at 905-649-6309 or dream.feather@ hotmail.com. Sunday, June 23 The Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society welcomes Dr. Allan Kirby, who will present a “History of Rural Folk Music in Ontario.” Come prepared to listen and sing. At The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St, Beaverton at 2 p.m. More info at 705-439-2337. - Blackstock United Church hosts a Strawberry Supper at the Blackstock Recreation Centre from 4:30 to 7 pm. Menu includes beef, ham, potato salad, a variety of other salads, cakes and berries. Adults $13, ages 6-12 $6.00, ages 3-5 $3.00, and under 3 are free. Tickets at the door.

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PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd Activities at Prince Albert United Church are winding down. The summer closing BBQ will be held after the service on Sunday, June 23. Please bring salad or desert to complement the hamburgers. Also very important to bring plate, cutlery and mug. Beginning June 30, Prince Albert will worship at Port Perry until September. SCS will be holding their Graduation ceremony for Senior Kindergarten and Grade 8 on Thursday, June

13, at 7 p.m. in Hope Church. All are welcome. PAPS will hold their Grade 8 Graduation ceremony at Trillium Trails at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. The euchre winners were Ethel Smith, Audrey Mahaffy, Merle St.John, Joyce Norrish, Doreen Bainbridge and Owen Grey. The last evening of euchre will be Thursday, June 27, when there will be a pot-luck supper at 6 p.m. with euchre beginning at 7:30 p.m. Euchre will resume in September.

SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short A very happy 50th wedding anniversary on June 15 to Blaythe and Ann Currie of Robinglade Estates who will be celebrating with family and friends at their summer retreat at Bailey’s Bay Resort near Peterborough this weekend. Also wishing Robin and Brett Drew who celebrated 15 years of marriage on June 6. Happy Birthday wishes to John Kent (June 7) and Taylor Thomas (June 10). Rev Paul held a baptism on Saturday at the home of Lisa Malcolm for her daughter Emma. In church news; a huge thanks to Eleanor Sturman for providing the stunning lupens and iris from her garden for the front of the church. What a beautiful segue to the lovely service by Rev Paul whose message was about a handful of disciples weathering the storm in a small boat at the request of God. This story was related to today, in that regardless of the number of people in the pews, our church will remain standing if we focus on the heart and soul of our faith and keep our eyes concentrated on Jesus. Hope is the anchor to spiritual growth, just listen for God’s calling. Following that fantastic service was an awesome coffee hour! Kudos to the choir who hosted the coffee hour, with food a-plenty complete with a linen tablecloth and flowers. Grab your calendars! * Wed. June 12 - 6 a.m. Volunteers needed to set up tents for yard sale. * Thurs. June 13 - 10:30 a.m. Volunteers needed to help set up tables and product. * Fri. June 14 and Sat. June 15 - Seagrave Annual Church Yard Sale at Len and Betty Somerville’s 21300 Simcoe St. All donations gladly accepted. For information call Keith at 905-985-2489. The U.C.W. ladies bake sale will be Friday at 9 a.m. The U.C.W. welcomes donations of baked goods. Please bring by 8:30 a.m. * June 16 - 9:15 a.m. Communion and Father’s Day service. * June 23 - 9:15 a.m. Seagrave Sunday School Anniversary. Come one and all to fill our church to hear the storyteller and children’s entertainer Enid DeCoe. Cake and refreshments will be served after the service by the Sunday School Children. * July 28 - 1 p.m. Fun Day of Golf at Crestwood Golf Course. Golf and steak dinner $35, dinner only $15 each. Call Rick at 905-985-8383 to register. * Notice - There will be no Sunday services at Seagrave Church on July 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4 for summer vacation. Services will resume August 11. Greenbank Church will be open during this period if you wish to attend their services. Anyone that has news to share can please contact mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com. We can also be contacted by phone at 905-985-9921.

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling Funny how the flower beds dry up so quickly after all that rain! Guess they don’t measure it the same way we do. Peonies and iris in full bloom! Mark, Eve-Lynn and Eric Swan spent a weekend in Ottawa recently. There was a very small gathering at the museum last week for what should have been a very interesting meeting. Members of the Uxbridge Fall Fair Board were on hand to give some information about the history of that organization. A lovely quilt created for the 125th anniversary was on display. If you are a quilter, here is your chance to make a square for a 150th anniversary quilt, ready for next year. It was noted that what we call the Uxbridge Fair is actually a continuation of the Scott Fall Fair. I recalled that the original date for the

Uxbridge Fair was the “real” 24th of May and we all got a holiday. This was also supposed to be the Annual General Meeting of the Historical Society. A new exhibit entitled “Hidden In Plain Sight” about the Masonic Lodge, opened this past weekend and will be available until September. Sandford Church BBQ was a great success with a good attendance on a perfect spring evening. Thanks to the many people who assisted in any way; my personal thanks to the young ladies who helped clear away, saving our oldster feet a little. Happy birthday to Gloria Cox Ewen, who recently celebrated a birthday and is still driving that school bus everyday! Our best wishes for better health go to Jackie Lockie, Marjorie McFarlane, and Ross Risebrough, and any others not feeling up to snuff.

The community sends it sympathies to the Bayard and Doucette families in the death of their son/ grandson, Christopher. I attended another birthday party at St. Paul’s Leaskdale, this time for Doris Phair Rennie, celebrating her 90th. It was amazing to meet new relatives as well as friends from my growing-up years and find they had family connections I didn’t know about. Church on Sunday at Sandford was a musical delight with Bill Richardson playing a number of selections on his harmonica and Carol Gibson accompanying Nancy for the hymns and offering. It has been too long! Rev. Diane read a children’s story about “bucket filling”, kind words, a friendly smile a good deed - finally I know what those kids at Scott Central are doing daily!

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SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson The beach at the Sunderland park was very wet and cool for the Summerfest volleyball tournament, so everyone just had a good time anyhow. It’s never the location so much as the people who participate, that make these events such fun! This Saturday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., is the St. Andrew’s United Church annual Yard and Bake sale. It’s always fun to come and see everyone else’s items and take home a few to make them your own. And possibly the best treasure of all is the good old home made baking! Our Lions are treating our children to hot dogs and milk day at Sunderland Public School next Tuesday, June 18. Another good deed by the Lions! A week from this Sunday ,June 23, is the St. Andrew’s famous Beef

and Berry Bash. Who can resist a gathering under the trees, meeting and greeting old friends and new and eating a fine roast beef dinner. The highlight is always the fresh picked strawberries with cake and cream! Adults $15, children 5 to 12 $6 and preschoolers are free! This event continues rain or shine, year after year, and is a local favourite! Contact Doris at 705-257-2313 or Millie at 705-357-3340 for tickets, and there will be some tickets at the church. Everyone is welcome. I remember hearing once that there are some folks who tour around every weekend going to church suppers and I thought to myself, what a nice way to have an outing and see new areas and meet new people, and have a good meal as well! This Sunday is Father’s Day, heads up children!

Dads do so much for all of us, so it should be easy to think of what we could do to lighten their load, perhaps mow, rake, BBQ, wash the car, make and bring him his breakfast or lunch, wow, should be fun! A big hug is always good. We all have special memories of our Dads and a day to spend with them if only in our thoughts is so nice. Our little park playground has taken a bit of a beating lately, so we all hope that everyone will remember how much time, effort and money has been put into it by our community and our Lions, and safeguard it and be aware the best that we can. This park is our Sunderland treasure. As we all remember our Dads this weekend, here is a quote; The greatest gift I ever had, came from God; I call him Dad! ~Author Unknown.

GREENBANK by Mary-Jean Till On Wednesday, June 19, the Annual Greenbank Lions Club Community Volunteer Award and the Greenbank Community Achievement Awards will be presented at Greenbank Hall at 7:30 p.m. These awards are presented to recognize citizens of the community who donate their time and expertise to the betterment of many issues in Greenbank. There is no admission fee, and feel free to attend and support our volunteers with your presence. Friday, June 14, there will be a piano recital by students of various teachers and the Community Youth Choir who will be performing at the church at 7 p.m. Greenbank’s annual BBQ plans are under way, and community volunteer’s help will be appreciated on August 2, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Sunday school anniversary service began with Gavin Schmidt and Leah Marshall providing a special prelude with their musical talents. They also provided the scripture reading (Gavin) and another reading ‘How to Grow with God’ (Leah). Shelley Pheonix led the service with Rev. Paul assisting. The children performed the Sunday school swing dance and played ‘Do Lord, Do Remember Me’ with their hand bells. Teachers Tanya Marshall and Shelley Pheonix presented the children with certificates of participation, a tree and treat bags. Tanya, Shelley, Carla Puckrin, Jenn Moorhouse and Val Hunter were presented with floral bouquets in appreciation of their leadership. June 16, next Sunday, is a service of Communion and Father’s Day. June 23, at Greenbank there will be Pet Blessing and service outdoors, weather permitting.

BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly My apologies for the missing column last week - I, along with Joan and Harvey Graham and Andrea Weir, were on a wonderful vacation in Iceland. Rev. Canon Dr. Jack Roberts will be filling in at St. John’s Anglican Church for two weeks while Rev. Jim Blackmore is vacationing in Portugal. Next Sunday, June 16, St. John’s will hold Rogation Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the farm of Fred and Iris King at 10550 Scugog Rd. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a lawn chair and picnic lunch. Scugog Shuffleboard club has started its schedule each Wednesday at the Blackstock Arena. For information call Nancy at 905-986-5530. Come and join the fun. Congratulations to Bart and Lynn Wagar for the opening of their crosstraining studio Zenfit located on Reach St. beside the Scugog Arena.

On a lovely Sunday afternoon a large crowd attended Decoration Service at Union Cemetary with Perry Grandell as the speaker. Much visiting was enjoyed following the service. Plans are well underway for the United Church’s Strawberry Supper which will be held at the Rec Centre on Sunday, June 23, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. On Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m., Decoration Service will be held at Devitts Cemetary with Paul Arculus conducting a walk through the cemetary. Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Grace Manns, John Kaye, Lawrence McLaughlin, Wilma VanCamp, Ellen Gibson and Dave Hudson, low. Wilma VanCamp had the most lone hands. Specials were won by Heidi Krieg (2), Doreen Sheehey and Don Trunks.

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

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, June 16 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

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14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, June 16, 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

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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

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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,’

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SUNDAY, June 16 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

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EDITORIAL Not easy being Greenbank Who knew that three years ago, Scugog’s northwestern hamlet of Greenbank would be at the centre of so much development activity. Just last week, the last obstacle to a much-debated solar farm project was removed, after an appeal of the facility by Scugog Township was dropped on the grounds that the project would likely not be overturned by a municipal objection. If ever there was a test case for more say at the municipal level in large developments, Greenbank would be it. More say not necessarily to stop or hinder such development - but as a host community, municipalities should play some larger role. In the words of one Greenbank resident neighbouring the proposed solar facility site, he has watched first an ongoing airport expansion and now a solar farm set up shop where cows and crops were previously the dominant landmarks in the community - two projects governed by federal and provincial legislation respectively. It’s no one’s fault. Each party is acting within the particular legislation that governs each use, with the township frozen out in the approval process for the most part, having a say in the airport matter only after negotiating an agreement at the municipal level with the owners of the property. It’s simply another case of the incongruity of legislation between multiple levels of government, where the lowest level - coincidentally, the one most directly affecting the population - is often squeezed out. In this area, matters such as commercial fill management and jurisdiction of water bodies like Lake Scugog come to mind. The airport and solar farm are two land uses that are not unfamiliar sights in other rural areas, the airport already existing at its current site for many years. As the GTA expands ever onward (read: often northward), residents can only expect to see more, and different types of, development creep in. And while it will, by and large, be welcomed by cash-strapped municipalities living with the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine legislations, the lower tier should have more of a say.

Dog owner needs to clean up act To the Editor, As my wife and I enjoyed a picnic lunch at the Port Perry Waterfront recently, I observed a young lady with a stroller and little dog near the children’s playground. The dog proceeded to “do its business” then the woman moved away towards the playground where her approximately three-yearold child was playing along with many other children and their parents. She chatted with another lady for several minutes. I went over to her and said “Are you going to clean up after your dog”? “Mind your own business” she replied. “Who are you... the dog police?” “No.” I replied, “this is a playground... children play here.” “I’ll clean it” she said. “Good”

says I. Well... after about 20 minutes while she watched the child play... the dog dirt was still there ready for anyone to step or slide in it! I was hoping a police car or park worker would come into the park so I could report her... but no such luck. Perhaps she did eventually clean it up but I would be willing to wager that it is still there today. My greatest regret now is that I did not find a bag and clean it up rather than have someone step or fall in it. Perhaps this might serve as a reminder to other thoughtless people who do not clean up after their dogs. David Hall Scugog

History trumped in Uxbridge complex name game To the Editor, Re the debate on a name for the new athletic complex: It has always annoyed me that we continue to skirt around the name “St. John’s” as part of the whole. Citizens who arrived late to Uxbridge may know nothing about the institution except that there was a scandal associated with some of the brothers and staff. However, too many people have allowed this to cloud their memories of all the wonderful things that happened there to affect the lives of many hundreds of young boys in a positive manner. The Christian Brothers were pro-active before the word was in vogue. They took at-risk children from the streets before they got buried in crime and sent before the courts. They brought them to St. Johns, allowed them to work with the animals, taught them many practical skills such as carpentry, metal work,

mechanical, barbering, tailoring, welding, as well as providing them with an academic education and many craft skills, music opportunities and opportunities for camping and outdoor skills. They provided them with full medical and dental treatments. They sent them out with the tools to better enjoy life and earn a living. Recently the museum staff had a visit from a young man who was once a student at St. Johns. He brought photos from his stay and told them that St. John’s had been a lifesaver for him. This is not an isolated case; many young men returned over the years while the school was still in operation, to thank the Brothers and staff for what they

had done for them. For close to 50 years the institution was a fixture in the community, taking part, and instigating, many community activities. In comparison to that record “Kennedy House”, which name has absolutely no historic connection to Uxbridge, was here for very few years, several of which the staff were on strike. If the name ”St. Johns” is not acceptable, for whatever reason, why not call it after the family from whom the Christian Brothers purchased the farm and in whose hands it had been for many years. We are talking history here! Pat Asling Uxbridge

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Staying in touch... JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

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A group of students recently had the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Stephen Harper as part of a tour of Ottawa arranged by Durham MP Erin O’Toole. SUBMITTED PHOTO On Monday, June 3, a group of Uxbridge young people had the rare opportunity to meet The Right Honourable Stephen Harper. This very special occasion was arranged by Durham MP Erin O’Toole, who spoke with them about his new role in government, balancing family and responsibility, and the costs of leadership. He hosted the group for a very special lunch in the Parliamentary dining room where they were joined by The Honourable Jason Kenny, Minister of Citizenship, and The Honourable Joan Crockett, a new MP from Calgary Centre.

Throughout the day, the group met up with Senator Don Meredith, attended Question Period and had a special tour of the Parliament Buildings. The highlight for all was the very special visit to the Langevin Block, the Office of the Prime Minister. The day ended with a National Leader’s Dinner where Ben Heppner, Canada’s leading Tenor was the guest. A number of the young men that took part in the trip are members of the Uxbridge Tigers hockey team that participated in an optional post season course called “Leaders of Influence” led by Coach Simmonds,

Craig Simmonds and Mr. Jamie French. Throughout the course, they cover topics such as: finding your sweet spot, thinking strategically, managing your resources, personal character and values, and how to treat a woman. Part of the experience involves meeting some high profile businessmen and political leaders to learn from their leadership experiences. The young Uxbridge ladies that took part in the trip were participating in the National Prayer Breakfast the next morning and were able to be part of the delegation meeting MP O’Toole. Meeting our Prime Minister, was an incredible experi-

ence for all of the students. Tim Bierema was appointed the spokesperson to thank the Prime Minister for his leadership of our nation and for taking time to chat and take a photo with the group. Tim presented a new set of eight videos on impressive Canadians, including one on the life of Paul Henderson, who was recently inducted into the International Hockey Hall of Fame, the gift was fitting, as Prime Minister Harper is an avid hockey fan. Uxbridge is immensely proud of these young men and ladies who represented our town with such poise and maturity.

Love, laughter and happily ever after There was once a time that I wondered just why Hollywood seems to make so many movies about weddings. Now, with just over a week remaining until my own wedding, I am surprised that they don’t make more. When I proposed to Kate on Christmas morning (with a little help from our dog Bodie), I had the grand idea that we should get married this year, preferably in the summer. Well, be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it. The past few months have existed in a blur as we scoured every garage sale, flea market and every other type of store selling vintage items in search of wedding decorations, and in the process gave up our spare bedroom to warehouse the numerous items we added. Our transformation into antique hunters was probably my favourite part of the entire process. Our already close bond was only tightened when we would set out every weekend in search of vintage treasures. Along the way, we quickly learned that planning for a wedding will put you on two different paths when dealing with merchants. Half the time, you can see dollar signs in their eyes. The other half, merchants are bending over backwards to offer you the best deal possible to help us out in starting our life together. When our search for antiques ended, the grim real-

ity of buying these once-forgotten treasures finally hit home: if you buy something to fix up, you have to eventually fix it up. Through the process we have had great help from our families in helping to bring new life into many of our items. In addition to that, many of our decorations and favours, in fact, even our invitations, were hand-made to offer an even more one-of-a-kind feel to our special day. These personal touches didn’t go unnoticed as many people (including a surprising number of my male friends) commented on how much they loved our invitations, and that they would get a preferred spot in their scrapbooks. As the months passed by, and we inched closer to our special day I was also struck by how many people - including a notable local resident who had a storied career in the NHL - wanted to know all of the details about what we had planned for our wedding. The reality that our wedding is just days away has slowly crept up on us, and I am doing my best not to worry about all the details, but there are so many of them. I guess you could say, planning a wedding isn’t so much one big job as it is 85,000 little jobs. And slowly but surely, we are ticking away things on our lists and tackling all 85,000 jobs as we approach

A report from Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner contained yet another shocking revelation from the provincial government’s gas plant scandal. We learned that e-mails about the Oakville and Mississauga gas plant cancellations were permanently deleted from the in-box of the former Chief of Staff to the Minister of Energy. In her investigation, the Commissioner learned that in early 2013, staff in the former Premier’s office had approached the Secretary of Cabinet about how to permanently delete emails and other electronic documents. The Commissioner added that over the course of a wide-reaching investigation, her office discovered the practice of indiscriminate deletion of all emails sent and received by the former Chief of Staff to the Minister of Energy. “It is truly troubling and hard to believe, quite frankly, that there is any reasonable explanation for the fact that the Minister of Energy’s office could produce absolutely no records in response to the Speaker’s ruling,” Commissioner Ann Cavoukian observed in her report. The gas plant scandal has cost Ontarians at least $585 million and it could very easily reach $1 billion. In my view, covering up the scandal adds insult to injury. When pressed in Question Period, Premier Wynne said she agreed with the Commissioner’s conclusion “that this should not have happened.” In response to the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s report, the Official Opposition is asking the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate. Since the deleted information belonged to the citizens of Ontario, it seems to me that its disappearance should be investigated as theft. If the material has been transferred to discs or USB keys, it should be returned to its rightful owner, and those responsible should be held to account. Government Eyeing Higher Fees for Taxpayers Last week, Ontario’s Official Opposition exposed a government list of almost 50 proposed increases in fees that would have cost Ontario taxpayers another $270 million. Among the measures proposed in the government’s documents were: a monthly phone bill surcharge of 75 cents; the expansion of red light cameras; the re-introduction of photo radar and new fees on business and industry. Proposed increases also included fishing licenses, traffic tickets, and even Drive Clean. I hope that, by revealing the tax increases, we have nipped this planned tax increase in the bud. What the government has failed to understand is that it needs to spend less, not tax more.

A Knight’s Tale DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard @darrylknight

our final destination: marrying the love of my life in the front of my mind. While I might be occasionally worried and nervous about the actual details of the big day, the one thing that has never made me nervous is marrying Kate. I never really understood the whole ‘love at first sight’ thing until our paths crossed at Vince’s Newmarket on February 24, 2009. One glance at my blushing bride and her million watt smile, and I knew right away that this was the girl I wanted to spend my life with. I couldn’t explain it at the time, and it still mystifies me that at once she seemed so familiar, and yet so mysterious. In any event, all I wanted to do was to learn more about her. Over the past four years, we have grown from familiar strangers to soon-to-be-spouses, and I have never forgotten how beautiful Kate looked that Tuesday morning when she first smiled at me. The next time this column runs, I will be a married man and I could not be prouder to have such a remarkable woman as my wife.

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SCUGOG: Classic car show season has returned to North Durham, with a brand new show in Port Perry raising money for a good cause. The first annual Roar by the Shores Classic Car Show takes place Sunday, June 23, in downtown Port Perry, along Queen St. and Water St. The show is presented by the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and Port Perry BIA and sponsored and supported by many community businesses, including The Standard. The show will feature vehicles of all makes and models 1990 and older, along

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Take a kid fishing In The Ruff golf tourney for animal shelter Taking a child/youth and introducing them to fishing and the outdoors is not only a positive and healthy hobby, but also teaches many life skills. Patience, perseverance, and a means to provide food are a few. In a world full of cell phones, video games, computers, televisions, and any of the other numerous inventions we have come up with to make life more entertaining, convenient and easier. I think we may have lost some of our basic life skills that are so important to us, and have became, shall we say, a little spoiled, and too dependant on technology. I myself feel confident that if all means of electronics shut down in this world, that I could survive with only the basics, and be happy! To be inside, in front of a screen, just didn’t happen as much as a child growing up in the older generations for most. At the cottage, I can remember the TV couldn’t get turned on till after dark, or on a rainy day. Even then the board games and puzzles came out, and no cable, just one channel. Fishing is not for everyone, however I think many more people would take interest in the sport if they were introduced to it in the right way. A few pieces of advice to keep in mind is to always take a child somewhere they can catch fish! A bunch of perch, and sunfish may not seem like a good time to experienced fisherman, but to a child it’s a good start, and they will enjoy themselves a lot more than catching nothing, not to mention a children’s attention span in a boat can dwindle quite rapidly. I’m sure many kids become uninterested in fishing due to the fact they are sitting for hours catching nothing. It is no fun, and the child may never want to go again. If you’re not an angler, but are interested in taking your child fishing, I suggest you do a little research first on the area your fishing, and call a few tackle shops for some hints and advice. Another option is to take a guide with you to teach you all the basics and put you on fish. The benefits of this can pay off considerably. For instance, if you decide to take a week holiday, bringing a guide out the first day can show you all the good spots and how to fish them, in return making the rest of the weeks fishing more enjoyable. There is no price you can put on the benefits that fishing, as well as being outdoors can have for a child in the long run. Visit Ryan Bean on-line for more great angling tips at beanoutdoors.blogspot.com. and on Facebook.

NORTH DURHAM: Next month, Oakridge Golf Club is going to the dogs - and cats, rabbits and other pets - with a charity golf tournament for the new Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter. The ‘In The Ruff’ charity golf tournament takes place on June 27 at Oakridge, located at 35 Lauren Rd. in Port Perry. Tickets are $125 per golfer and include lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart, putting contest, access to the driving range, gift bag, on course games, dinner and one raffle ticket.

Registration takes place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with lunch from 12:30 p.m to 1:30 p.m. Golf starts at 2 p.m. (shotgun start - four-person scramble). Tickets are available at Pet Valu locations in Uxbridge and Port Perry or golfers can register and pay on-line with debit, PayPal or credit card at www.animal-shelter.ca. Sponsorship opportunities are also available to local businesses and organizations. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Joanna or Malcolm at 905-985-0494.

Jude’s golf tournament fore Big Brothers SCUGOG: Jude’s Sportsbar and Grill in Port Perry will be hosting their first annual golf tournament this month, benefiting local youth. The tournament takes place Sunday, June 23, at Sunnybrae Golf Course, located at 1430 King

St. in Port Perry. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham. Admission to the scramble-format tournament is $400 per foursome and includes golf, dinner at Jude’s and prizes, such as an iPad,

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After competing in their first tournament of the year, the Port Perry Lake Scugog Lumberjacks Midget Fastball team can officially say that their season is underway. Following a few weeks of disappointing weather which resulted in more rained out games then games played, the Jacks were antsy to get back on the diamonds and play some ball. The Port Perry team entered in the Mitchell Fastball tournament, which showcased 10 very talented Ontario midget teams. Port Perry’s draw was by far the most difficult one in the tournament, facing three tough teams all with major championships under their belts. The first match up was against the Tavistock Athletics, the 2011 Eastern Canadian Champions. Port Perry played well as their defense committed no errors in the game and their pitching was solid. Kyle Hunter went two for three in the hitting department and picked up an RBI with his sac fly in the fourth inning. Final score was Port Perry 6, Tavistock 4. Match up number two had the Jacks facing their nemesis - the Teeswater Otters, the 2012 Canadian Eastern Finalist. Defensively the Jacks were not flawless, committing three costly errors which resulted in seven unearned runs, but there was some solid defense at second base by Dylan Smith and an amazing catch in centre by Cody Till to end a very tough fourth inning. Starting pitcher Jeff St. Pierre gave up five hits in four innings and allowed only one earned run. Jeff helped himself offensively by hitting two out of the park homeruns in the game and Jesse Simmons was 2-2 at bat but it wasn’t enough as Teeswater defeated the Jacks by a score of 9-4. Their final opponent was the Kitchener Kolts, the 2011 Ontario Elimination Champions. The Kolts took an early two run lead and then added two more in the fourth on a home run to right field. The Jacks struggled to cash any runs in until the fifth, when Matt Reid singled and Quinten Bruce smacked a double to centre to produce the teams’ first run. In their final inning of the game, the Jacks came alive as Clayton Robinson belted an out of the park home run to right field. Brandon Griffen followed with a single and Layne O’Halloran triple to deep right field. With the tying run on third the Jacks came up a foot short as Ryan Jones crushed a ball to centre field that was caught at the fence for the final out. Kitchener takes the game by a score of 4-3. Congratulations goes out to the Kitchener Kolts on their 3-2 win against the Teeswater Otters in the finals. Don’t forget to check out more minor softball news and events in Port Perry by visiting Port Perry & District Minor Softball Associations’ web site at www.portperrysoftball.ca where you will find updated information for all house league teams.

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ROWING HOME: Frazer Willan and Jordan Stainton were among the many rowers taking part in the Canoe The Nonquon race in Scugog earlier this month. The annual race, now in its 45th year, draws participants BLAKE WOLFE The Standard from across the GTA and helps raise funds for the Scugog Shores Museum.

Tigers maul competition at OFSAA DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

After recently winning their fifth consecutive LOSSA Championship, the Uxbridge SS Senior Boys Rugby team tangled with the best teams in the province last week at the OFSAA Championships in Ottawa. The Tigers steamrolled the competition throughout the LOSSA season, compiling a record of six wins and one loss to take first place in the West Division standings. The lone loss for Uxbridge was a 17-15 defeat at the hands of Pine Ridge (Pickering). Once the playoffs rolled around, the Tigers took their game to another level. The team had little trouble dispatching Maxwell Heights (Os-

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Vintage win for Jones Racing resumed last Saturday (June 8) at the Speedway of Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, with the Lucas Oil Canadian Vintage Modifieds making their first appearance of the year on the half-mile oval, joining the home track Pure Stock and Late Model divisions. In the Vintage Modified feature, Corey Jones, aboard his #82-1936 Dodge, took advantage of a bobble by leader Adrian Donkers on a Lap 15, caution period restart to grab the race lead with ten-to-go. “Adrian locked up going into (turn) One,” explained Jones. “He gave me the line, he didn’t come back down on me, and I was able to get a nose under him.” Countered Donkers, “I just overcooked the corner. I could have been a little more aggressive, but I thought I had enough to be able to get him back.” Despite a worsening ‘loose’ condition in his car, Jones held on to score his first win on the CTMP Speedway. “Adrian never let up, I knew he was back there. My car was good until the yellow, and then it stated to go off. If Adrian hadn’t gone high on that restart, I don’t think I could have passed him.” Caught up among some backmarkers on the last lap, Donkers relinquished second spot to former series champion Jason Keen (#18-1934 Chevy) and was forced to settle for a third place finish. In other racing action from the Speedway, defending Late Model champion Kyle Donaldson led all but one lap of the 25 lap feature to earn his first victory of the season, chased to the checkered flag by the #99 of Linc Brown and the #12b of Dwight Brown, who was making a rare Late Model start. The Pure Stock feature saw Henk Mulders aboard his #45 Vos’ Independent Acura go flag-to-flag to claim the feature victory, edging out defending series champion Willy Howells and Link Greenhouses stablemate Jeff Vandebelt for the win. The next two weekends will be busy on the half-mile CTMP Speedway as the Techtonix Open Wheeled Modifieds join the Pure Stock, the Thunder Cars and the Late Models this coming Saturday, with the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series bringing their touring road show to the oval facility on June 22 for Round Three of their 2013 campaign.

The future met the past this weekend as the Belleville Bulls held their annual awards banquet before announcing they had signed Port Perry native Jake Bricknell to an OHL contract. The Bulls recently announced that they had signed the 16-year-old Bricknell, who was selected 38th overall by Belleville in April at the 2013 OHL Priority Selection. The Bulls also inked first round draft pick Justin Lemcke of Whitby to a contract. Bulls Head Coach and GM George Burnett, also a Port Perry native, commented on the impact he expects the pair to have when the Bulls open training camp in late August. “Both of these young men are ready to make an impact this coming September and are each working very hard this summer in preparation

Jake Bricknell (right) poses with fellow Port Perry native George Burnett, head Coach and General Manager of the Belleville Bulls on Saturday, June 8 after the 16-year-old Bricknell signed an OHL contract with the club, which selected him in the second round of the recent OHL Priority Selection after a standout year with the Central Ontario Wolves. DON CARR Special to The Standard for their first OHL training camp,” said Burnett in a press release. “We believe these players are ready to step in and make a contribution.” Last season with the Central Ontario Wolves

Minor Midgets, the 5’11” 194 lb. Bricknell compiled 25 goals and 32 assists in 56 games to go with 143 penalty minutes. “Jake has good size and plays with a real edge,” Burnett added. “For a

hard-nosed guy he has very good skills.” Both players will report to Training Camp on Wednesday, Aug. 28, when the Bulls charge into their 33rd season of OHL hockey in the Friendly City.

Power slug it out in softball tournament The Greenbank Airways/Green Tractors Inc. sponsored Bantam Boys Softball team played impressively in their fifth annual Early Bird Classic down at the lakefront ballpark on the scenic shores of Lake Scugog. Five of the top 15-to-16 year old boy’s teams from across Ontario competed in the tournament. The Port Perry Power’s played Cobourg in their first match-up of the weekend, and in a well-played fast paced game the Power emerged with a 4-1 victory. Next up was a powerful squad from Wellesley, Ontario. This game again featured good defence and pitching. Port Perry continually hit the ball hard all game but unfortunately many were right at

Wellesley’s defenders. A close 3-2 Wellesley lead held up into the late innings and Wellesley added a couple of late runs for a 5-2 win. The next morning Port Perry faced the prohibitive favourite to be number one this year - the Kitchener Kolts. Port Perry started fast surprising Kitchener with fundamentally strong softball and excellent pitching. The Power jumped to a 4-0 lead and seemed on cruise control into the seventh inning until a few untimely miscues led to a four-run uprising from the Kolts, as they tied up the game 4-4. Although disappointed the coaches reminded the boys that just two summers prior nobody was able to even compete with the

powerhouse team from Kitchener. All in all the season’s opening tournament was full of positives as all players responded well at the coaches request to put balls in play and play good defence. The Power would like to thank their two main sponsors this season - Green Tractors Inc. and Greenbank Airways for their generous sponsorship towards this years team. Many thanks as well to Brad and Sherry Bricknell for arranging the uniforms on short notice. The Power season schedule will be available on the Port Perry Minor Softball web site www.portperrysoftball.ca, to give local residents the chance to come out and cheer the Power onto victory over the course of the 2013 season.

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www.thestandardnewspaper.ca AT REST JOHNSTON, Kimberley Anne Suddenly, at Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, on Friday, June 7, 2013 at age 55. Kim Johnston of Port Perry, formerly of Toronto, beloved daughter of Jean Johnston (Glenn) and the late Garfield of Perth, formerly of Ashburn. Loving sister of Kelly Johnston and her partner Sean Oliver of Port Perry, Karen Johnston and her partner Jack McEachern of View Lake, Brenda Ogle of Bowmanville, and Dan Johnston and his wife Roberta (Bobbie) of Burketon. Pre deceased by her brother in laws John Edmundson and Steve Morrish. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews Shania, Michael (Adrienne), Lissa (Tyler), Cameron (Jennifer), Colin (Tracy), Crystal (Bram), Adam (Laura), Brandon, Julia, and her great nieces and nephews Keegan, Amanda, Connor, Samantha, and Jacob. Kim will be missed by her close friend Bertha. Private services were held at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985 2171). Interment Burns Cemetery, Ashburn. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Canadian Cancer Society, or the Hospital for Sick Kids Foundation. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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He was someone very special He can never be replaced His memory in our daily life Can never be erased He had a sense of humor And a sparkle in his eye A helping hand in time of need On that you could rely He had a smile for everyone A generous heart of gold To everyone who knew Roy His memory will never grow old Forever loved and missed. From his sisters and brothers.

DEBRA ANN BALL January 3, 1962 – June 15, 2006 IN MEMORY OF OUR WONDERFUL DAUGHTER

We cannot see you with our eyes Or hear you with our ears, But thoughts of you are with us still And often dry our tears. Your whisper in the rustling leaves That lingers in the fall, And in the gentle evening breeze We’re sure we hear you call. A part of you remains with us That none can take away; It gives us strength to carry on At the dawning of each day. We think of happy times we shared And then we softly sigh, But this we know we’ll meet again And never say good-bye.

Thinking of you always, Forever loved, Mom, Dad, Carolyn, Todd, Kaylee, Tyler, and George.

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LARGE YARD SALE Saturday, June 15 & Sunday, June 16 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 3721 Regional Road 57, Caesarea Antiques, household items, tools, something for everyone. Rain or Shine

ANNUAL YARD SALE Seagrave United Church

THURSDAY, JUNE 13 after 6pm FRIDAY & SATURDAY JUNE 14 & 15 9am U.C.W. BAKE SALE FRIDAY AT 9 A.M. 21300 Simcoe St., Seagrave On the property of Len and Betty Somerville

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COMING EVENTS ONTARIO PINE GROVE DECORATION DAY Sunday, June 23, 2 p.m., the Jeffrey St., Prince Albert - Please bring lawn chair. Rain location - United Church, 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert, 2 p.m.

You are invited to attend Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham’s

Annual General Meeting

Thursday June 27, 2013 7:00pm Big Brothers Big Sisters Ofﬁce 15585 Simcoe Street, Port Perry (Scout Hall)

Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children in our community through positive mentoring relationships.

We are currently looking for community minded individuals from Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog to join our Board with the following interests or background: Financial • Social Service • Legal • Marketing Educator • Fundraising or Special Events

Refreshments will be served Please RSVP Margaret Ayres, Executive Director margaretbbbsnd@aol.com or 905-985-3733 ext 1

Free yoga event SCUGOG: A local yoga studio is ringing in the summer solstice with a free event this month. Port Perry Flow Yoga is hosting the third annual Summer Solstice Celebration, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 21, in Palmer Park. The event will feature yoga and drumming and participants are asked to bring their own water and yoga mat. More information is available on-line at www.portperryflowyoga.com.

Big Bike coming to Port Perry on June 18 (Right) Curves Uxbridge rides the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike on May 22. On June 18, at 4:30 p.m., the Heart & Stroke Big Bike will be in Scugog. Join your local members and friends and have fun while raising money for an important organization! There are only 29 spots so e-mail info@ scugogchamber.ca to reserve yours and for more information. Everyone must raise at least $50 to ride the Big Bike and by raising $500 or more, you qualify to become a VIP and make an even bigger impact on the lives of your fellow Canadians. DAVE BRADT The Standard

Free physical activity planner available

KARINA BRAY Congratulations on receiving your Honours Bachelor of Music in Voice for Performance degree from Wilfrid Laurier University at the spring convocation - June 5, 2013. All the best as you pursue your many dreams in music and especially studying for your Masters in Opera in Germany.

Durham Region Health Department is offering residents a free physical activity planner to help them become more physically active this summer. “Reports show that when people set a physical activity goal, make a plan and track their activities, they’re more likely to stick with their plan,” said Mary June Peacock, a public health nurse with the Health Department. According to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, adults need a minimum of two and a half hours of physical activity each week, while children and youth five to 17-years old need at least 60-minutes of physical activity a day. This should include activities that cause you to sweat a little and to breathe harder. A recent Health Department report found that area residents are not meeting these minimum requirements.

“With the warmer weather now here, there are a variety of activities that residents can enjoy outside to increase their level of physical activity,” explained Ms. Peacock. “Long walks, swimming, bike riding and other activities done alone, or while enjoying the company of family and friends, are great ways to get moving.“ The 2007-2009 Canadian Health Measures survey found that 93 per cent of children and youth, and 85 per cent of adults are not participating in enough physical activity to benefit their health. “There are so many great benefits to being active such as having more energy to tackle your day, helping to relieve stress, helping you feel more confident and helping to maintain a healthy weight,” added Ms. Peacock. The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines also indicates that being physically active can help

lower your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, osteoporosis, certain cancers and Type 2 diabetes. The newly-released 2013 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth highlights the important role parents can play in supporting their children to be more physically active. “Parents can be great role models to promote physical activity for their children,” said Ms. Peacock. “We encourage parents to limit their child’s sedentary behaviour and help provide children with opportunities to be more physically active as they go about their day.” To order or download your free physical activity planner or to get great summer activity tips, visit durham.ca/physicalactivity or call Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729.

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JUST LISTED! Have your own space for everyone! Interior of home has been rejuvenated and roof, plumbing, wiring has all been updated. Unique outbuilding is perfectly outﬁtted for butcher shop including 2 walk-in coolers and 1 walk-in freezer. Spring fed pond and large Quonset building. Lots of room for all!

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PAST MEETS THE PRESENT(S): Woodcarver Dave Dickie was among the many artists on hand for the recent Past and Presents Show at the Uxbridge Historical Centre. The annual show features works of all kinds from local artists. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

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ROAR by the shores 8am-4pm Classic Car Show Sunday, June 23 - Downtown Port Perry

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Man Of Steel FRI. JUN 14 SAT. JUN 15 SUN. JUN 16 MON. JUN 17 TUE. JUN 18 WED. JUN 19

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GENERAL ADMISSION: $10.00 • CHILDREN 13 & UNDER: $7.00 • SENIORS, MATINEES & TUESDAYS: $7.00 All taxes are included in above pricing. Box office opens 30 minutes before first movie showtime.

Council reconsiders rate hike at Music Hall DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: Council has reconsidered a proposed rental rate increase at the Uxbridge Music Hall following a recent appeal from the Chair of the Music Hall Advisory Board. At their meeting on the morning of Monday, June 3, councillors received a letter from Music Hall Advisory Board Chair Mike Wood, asking that they reconsider a proposed three per cent rental increase at the historic performing arts facility. In his letter, Mr. Wood argued that the proposed increase is more than the annual inflation rate, and may have a negative impact on the goal of raising revenue at the Music Hall. Mr. Wood also detailed that the proposed increase would potentially take away funds from the Music Hall Improvement Fund, which is funded through ticket sales. Recently, monies from the fund were used to complete a lobby renovation at the facility. Mr. Wood also included financial details of recent shows at the Music Hall to provide an example of the costs incurred by local theatre groups prior to productions taking the stage. It was argued that the proposed rate increase would place a greater strain on the ability of companies to compete with other theatre options in the Greater Toronto Area. After a brief discussion into the matter, Ward 3 Councillor Pat Mikuse suggested that the increase be reduced

to two per cent, which was in line with Mr. Wood’s recommendation. However, not all councillors were on board with the idea to reduce the proposed rate increase. “I don’t think that the rental rate is making or breaking the shows,” commented Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy. The issue of a township-driven subsidy for theatre groups was also presented by Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle. “How much do you want to subsidize these groups putting on shows?” asked Councillor Mantle. These comments led Deputy Mayor and Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast to remind her fellow councillors of the contributions made by the Music Hall Improvement Fund to the facility. “Keep in mind that theatre is the only group paying into the Music Hall Improvement Fund. If we can help

the theatre groups in any way then we should,” argued Councillor Northeast. Township CAO Ingrid Svelnis argued in favour of a small increase in the rental rate, while reminding councillors of the fiscal situation at most, if not all township facilities. “It’s better to have a small increase every year than to have none some years, and bigger jumps in others,” added Ms. Svelnis. “You have to remember that these facilities don’t cover their costs. It’s just the way it is.” Before councillors approved a motion to lower the increase to two per cent, Councillor Mikuse gave one last impassioned plea on behalf of local theatre groups, and their impact on improvements at the Music Hall. “The recent improvements to the lobby wouldn’t have been possible without the Music Hall Improvement Fund, which receives one dollar from every ticket sold.”

Drowsy Chaperone auditions SCUGOG: The Scugog Choral Society is already looking ahead to November with a pair of audition calls this month for its production of The Drowsy Chaperone. Auditions for the show take place from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Monday, June 17, at Town Hall 1873, and Tuesday, June 18, at Ocala Winery. The Broadway show runs from Nov. 28 to Dec. 8 at Port Perry’s historic Town Hall 1873 Performing

Arts Centre. Those auditioning are asked to arrive prepared with a one-minute comedic monologue and a broadway style song to show vocal range and tone, as well as a headshot photo if available and a completed audition form (forms can be downloaded at www.scugogchoralsociety.ca). Auditions are by appointment - e-mail scsmusicals@mail.com to schedule an audition date/time.

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GOING TO THE DOGS: A number of recent charity events have taken place in North Durham to help animals in need. (Top) Port Perry’s You’re So Country recently hosted a fundraiser for Homeward Bound Animal Rescue. (Below) The Port Perry Seniors Club presented the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter with a number of pet items donated by the club’s members in an annual DARRYL KNIGHT / BLAKE WOLFE The Standard drive.

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