The Standard Newspaper July 18th, 2013

Vol. 10 No. 29

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THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013

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Scugog Fire Dept. review contract to be awarded

Uxbridge Council balks at quarry, golf course tax assessment DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: After deferring the decision for several weeks, Scugog Council will finally award the contract for an operational review of the township’s fire department.

During a rare summer meeting last Wednesday (July 10), councillors discussed the review contract in a lengthy closed session, after which council opted to award the contract to Dillon Consulting, as was previously recommended by Fire Chief Richard Miller.

According to the chief, the review will encompass the department’s service delivery, including areas such as fire response and prevention, administration and training and mutual aid agreements.

The July 10 meeting was organized following a June 24 decision by council to defer the awarding of the review contract to the firm.

In that previous decision, councillors criticized the increased price tag of $50,000 - $10,000 more than originally budgeted - quoted

by Dillon as well as the lack of a more specific timeline.

Mayor Chuck Mercier said that councillors needed more time to discuss the item, which will also be the initial part of a larger fire department master plan to be undertaken in 2015, a document that would examine broader issues such as population growth in the township and how it will affect fire service. TURN TO PAGE 5

HOT SOUNDS IN ELGIN PARK: Geoff Holt and The Orangabangs were among the performers at the first annual Uxbridge Arts and Music Festival, held last Saturday (July 13) in Elgin Park. The event featured music and artists of all genres and mediums.

BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

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UXBRIDGE: Special considerations given to gravel pits and golf courses during property value assessment drew the ire of council recently.

At their meeting on the morning of Monday, July 15, representatives from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) appeared before council to provide an update on the assessment process.

Over the course of their presentation, MPAC representatives Joe Regina and Mike Porporo detailed the process regarding assessments for golf courses and gravel pits that drew council’s ire.

As the pair explained, gravel pits are valued based on a variety of land uses and do not take into account the value of any aggregate materials contained within the site.

“In a gravel pit, you have acres and acres of land being used for a variety of uses. So we rely heavily on information from property owners,” said Mr. Regina, who added that only active areas of gravel pits are taxed as industrial land.

Meanwhile, golf courses are subject to revised values based on changes within the marketplace.

“There appears to be increased supply, but declining demand for golf courses, and the market determines value,” explained Mr. Porporo. “It’s been evolving over the past 10 years and we’re realizing what’s happening out there and assessments reflect what’s taking place in the industry.”

These rationalizations did not sit well with councillors who derided the practice.

“I find it totally unacceptable that you go to two industries and ask ‘would you like to lower your taxes?’ Give me a break, why not go to residential areas and ask the same thing?” pondered Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor. “This may force us to fight with the aggregate industry instead of working with them.”

Mayor O’Connor added that the municipality could stand to lose more than $500,000 in annual revenue due to the wrinkles in the assessment process and noted the strain such moves may take on the residential tax base.

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Thurs., July 18, 2013

11th Annual Dog Days – Largest Dog Festival in Durham Region Held on July 20th & July 21st at the Scugog Shores Museum Village visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com for details.

MEETINgS, PROCLAMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Council / Committee Meeting Schedule

• Council will be in recess until Monday, August 26th.

Council Appointments The Council of the Township of Scugog invites additional applications from members of the public who are qualified electors (18 years of age, Canadian Citizen) in the Township of Scugog who wish to have their names considered for appointment to the following Committees for this Council term: • Scugog Heritage & Museum Committee – 1 member • Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee – 2 members • Public Art Advisory Committee – 2 members • Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee - 2 members • Scugog Seniors Advisory Committee – 1 member from Ward 1 • Fenceviewers - 2 Application forms and details regarding each of the Committees is available on the Township of Scugog web site at www.scugog.ca or at the Municipal Office, 181 Perry St., Port Perry and will be accepted by the undersigned.

Kim Coates, A.M.C.T. Clerk - E-mail: kcoates@scugog.ca.

PUBLIC NOTICE Beat the Heat

Looking for a place to cool down this week, consider the following: • Scugog Memorial Public Library (231 Water St., Port Perry) opens Monday to Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, visit www.scugoglibrary.ca for full schedule and activity information.

• Scugog Community Recreation Centre (1655 Reach St., Port Perry) the centre opens daily at 6:00 a.m. – please check with staff for public access areas due to scheduled programming.

• Birdseye Pool (Water St., Port Perry) during Public Swim hours: Monday to Friday 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

• Splash Pad in Palmer Park operating daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For more details regarding Ways to Beat the Heat and Tips to Stay Cool visit our website at www.scugog.ca.

Sign By-Law Requirements

The Township of Scugog Sign By-Law regulates all signage and advertising devices within the Township, with the goal of permitting a reasonable amount of signage on properties, as well as ensuring the safety of residents and visitors.

• All newly constructed signs, as well as changes to signs located within the Township, must have a permit issued by the Chief Building Official or his/her designate.

If you are planning to install or alter a sign, please contact the Township Building Department regarding the required provisions.

• Special sign provisions apply to all signage located within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District of Port Perry.

• Portable signs within downtown Port Perry must be no larger than 0.37m2 (4 square feet), and must only be displayed in the location identified in the permit, and only during the actual hours of business. All portable signs, including A-frame, T-frame, sandwich boards, and menu boards must be issued a sign permit through the By-Law Department.

Downtown Parking in Port Perry

• Be advised that the Township has a three (3) hour parking limit which is in effect 365 days of the year.

The Township performs routine road cleaning/ maintenance, and vehicles parked on the roads for extended periods of time may cause delays/ obstructions to the maintenance workers.

• Be attentive to signage regarding road maintenance and other road closures in the Downtown Area, as

PUBLIC NOTICE vehicles interfering with road maintenance and closures are liable to a $45 Parking Infraction Notice.

For further information please contact the Township of Scugog Building or By-Law Department at 905-985-7346.

Bridge Closure – Scugog Line 8 - Important Notice

Scugog Line 8 from Highway 7/12 to Old Simcoe Road will be closed (effective immediately) for bridge repair until further notice.

For information please contact the Township of Scugog Public Works Department at 905-985-7346 x112 or e-mail works@scugog.ca.

RECREATION Splash Pad – Operating Schedule The Splash Pad in Palmer Park (Port Perry) is open for the summer season. Splash Pad operates daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Birdseye Pool Public Swimming Schedule at Birdseye Pool Day Time Monday to Friday Public Swim 12:00 – 2:00 pm 5:00 – 7:00 pm Saturday Public Swim 12:00 – 5:00 pm Sunday Public Swim 12:00 – 5:00 pm Admission Children - $2.50; Adults - $3.50 Seniors - $2.50; Family Pass - $10.50 (family of 5) Season passes available.

Birdseye Pool is located at 258 Water St., Port Perry. A full pool schedule is available on the Township website www.scugog.ca in the Spring/Summer Leisure guide.

2013 Tim Horton FREE Swim Dates at Birdseye Pool: • Wednesday, July 31st from 5-7 p.m.

• Wednesday, August 14th from 5-7 p.m.

• Wednesday, August 28th from 5-7 p.m.

Summer Camps Spots Still Available In: Jr. Firefighter Camp- July 22-26, Boom Sailing Camp – Aug 6-9, Adventure and Discovery Camps.

Contact Shawna at 905-985-8698 ext. 101 or email scornish@scugog.ca to register or for more details.

Swimming Lessons at Birdseye Pool

Call Shawna to register at 905-985-8698 or email scornish@scugog.ca.

Park and Ball Diamond Bookings

If you are interested in booking Palmer Park for an event or need to book one of the Township’s six ball diamonds, please contact Natalie Lindell at 905-9857346 ext. 112 or email nlindell@scugog.ca.

EVENTS 11th Annual Dog Days of Scugog – Saturday, July 20th & Sunday, July 21st (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Dog Days has grown to be Durham Region’s largest dog festival! Join us at the Scugog Shores Museum Village (16210 Island Road, Port Perry) with sponsor Royal Canin Canada to celebrate the unique bond that exists between dogs and their people.

Highlights include Woof Jocks by K9 Central, Ontario Dock Dogs, Scugog Disc Dog, Sky High Jumping, Canine Sniffer Instincts, Rally-O, Radar Racing, Fashion Shows, Contest, Prizes and much more. Visit with local breeders to discover what breed would be the best fit for your family, explore unique gift ideas for your pooch from one of the many vendors or just have fun introducing your dog to some new friends. Admission to the all-day event is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, $2 for children 5-12, free for children under 5 and all dogs.

2-Day Passes are also available. We thank Royal Canin Canada, the Port Perry Star - Pet Valu, Port Perry, K9 Central and And Puppy Dog Tails for sponsoring the event. A few vendor spots are still available. Please contact the Museum at 905-985-8698 x 103, museum@scugog.ca or www.scugogshoresmuseum.com for more information.

Pioneer Day – August 11th, 11 am – 4 pm at the Scugog Shores Museum Village See the Museum Village (16210 Island Rd., Port Perry) come to life as it rings to the sounds of the blacksmith, woodwright, printing press, steam engines, and many other heritage demonstrators. Taste traditional treats and observe local craftspeople at work. Visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com for details.

Brits on the Lake – August 11th Enjoy the 5th Annual Brits on the Lake British Motor Show along Queen Street, Port Perry.

The show runs all day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visit www.discoverportperry.ca for complete details.

Aquarama – Sunday, August 18th The Rotary Club is set to host the Annual Aquarama on Sunday, August 18th in Palmer Park – registration is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and the ride starts at 11:00 a.m.

To participate and for more information visit www.aquarama.ca.

Driftwood Theatre, “Homer’s Odyssey” – August 18th at the Scugog Shores Museum Village This summer, Driftwood Theatre takes you on the greatest journey of love, adventure and the search for home ever told.

Be part of this magical production under the stars as Driftwood celebrates its 19th season of its ‘pay-whatyou-can’ approach to theatre. Meet the ensemble cast of some of the finest emerging and established actors in the country at the pre-show meet and greet BBQ. Visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com for details.

EVENTS The Port Perry Farmers’ Market – Saturday’s 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Discover the local difference at the Port Perry Farmers’ waterfront market every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Palmer Park Parking Lot # 3 (Water St., Port Perry). For more information visit www.portperryfarmersmarket.ca.

Sunday Evening Concerts in the Park

Summer concerts at the Gazebo in Palmer Park (Port Perry) are held each Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the music.

• Sunday, July 21st – Swing Tyme Melodies, Yesterday’s Favourites

Annual Pow Wow

July 20th & 21st The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation will be hosting a traditional Pow Wow on July 20th & 21st.

The event will be held at the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Pow Wow Grounds (22521 Island Rd, Port Perry). Visit www.scugogfirstnation.com for event details.

Municipal Offices 181 Perry Street, PO Box 780 Port Perry, ON, L9L 1A7 Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Phone: 905-985-7346 / Fax: 905-985-9914 After Hours Township Road Issues: 905-434-2173 / Email: mail@scugog.ca Website: www.scugog.ca

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Pow Wow returns to Scugog Island this weekend

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The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Pow Wow, returning July 20 and 21, will feature a number of dances and dancers over the course of the weekend.

STANDARD FILE PHOTO SCUGOG: An annu- ages 12 to 64 and $2 for al celebration of First children ages three to Nation culture takes eleven and seniors 65 and place this weekend, as over. Children two years the Mississaugas of and under are free.

Guests are reminded Scugog Island First Nation Pow Wow returns to bring their owne lawn s chairs and that Oualcohol, to the township.

H n The pow wow takes drugs and pets e are strictly Op the pow place Saturday (July 20) prohibited from and Sunday (July 21), with wow.

The pow wow grounds a grand entry taking place 22521 at 12 p.m. both days. A are located at sunrise ceremony will also Island Rd, approximately be held each morning one kilometre north of the (women are requested to Great Blue Heron Charity wear long skirts for this Casino. GOPRO OR N information, IOmore EDITFor ceremony).

A vendors’ area will contact Jamie Kozlinsky offer both food and other at 1-800-647-8454, ext. items for sale.

221 or visit www.scugogEntry fees are $5 for firstnation.com.

COME VISIT THE STANDARD BOOTH AT UXBRIDGE RIBFEST

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Councillors critical of MPAC practices F RO M PAG E 1

“There is a saturation point where people simply can’t afford taxes, and it’s coming. You’re putting the difference onto residential taxpayers - is that fair?”

Councillors also reacted with great dismay over the practice over valuing golf courses based on their revenues.

“Why are golf courses being favoured?” asked Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast. “Every business that’s sold is based on revenues. If you build 17 golf courses, some are going to go t-ts up.”

Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger also took aim at the practice, and questioned how closely monitored the two industries are.

“How do you know how many rounds of golf are being played? And why not look at how many loads of gravel are going out?” commented Councillor Ballinger.

“I have a hard time understanding how you came

Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle to this rationale. There has to be fair play, there has to be consistency, and I’m sorry, but I don’t see either one.”

Meanwhile, Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle sought answers regarding possibly lowering taxes paid by those who own property on environmentally-protected lands.

“Residents are paying a full tax load on less than full use of their property.

Those zoned Natural Core or Linkage have significantly reduced uses. Property owners are essentially paying to protect the land for the rest of us,” said Councillor Mantle.

MEAN MACHINE: This Plymouth Barracuda was among the many vehicles on display at a recent installment of the weekly Cruise In Classic car show in Uxbridge, taking place every Thursday evening during the summer at the Uxbridge Arena, located at 291 Brock St. W. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

Uxbridge getting ready for Ribfest DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: Get your napkins ready, because Ribfest will be returning to Elgin Park this weekend for three days of great food and fun for the community.

For organizer Steve Harrison, Ribfest is truly a labour of love, and he is looking forward to another great year for the event, since that is what keeps him coming back year-afteryear to stage the event.

“I just love doing it for the people who can come and enjoy a day of laughter and fun,” Mr. Harrison told The Standard. “Hopefully, we will be blessed with great weather and can do even better than last year, which was already fantastic. Organizing the event is like a jigsaw puzzle, and it all comes together beautifully.”

Uxbridge Ribfest opens for business on Friday, July 19 at 11 a.m. and runs until 11 p.m., On Saturday, July 20, the gates will again open at 11 a.m. and remain open until 11 p.m., finally, on Sunday, July 21 gates open at 11 a.m. with the event coming to a close at 7 p.m.

The Standard will also be on hand at Ribfest handing out bibs to keep those in attendance neat and tidy.

There will be plenty of dining options at the event as five ribbers - Camp 31, Chop Shop, Horn Dawgs BBQ, Texas Rangers and Sticky Fingers - are expected to take part in the event.

And, as Mr. Harrison notes, these are not your typical backyard barbecue ribs.

“These guys are real professionally trained chefs, and they really

know what they’re doing,” Mr. Harrison said. “One vendor even has a vegetarian option, so there really is something for everyone.”

In addition to great food, there will also be great fun in store for Ribfest patrons as the midway returns, as well as a dynamic lineup of acts to entertain those in attendance, including several local performers on the bandshell stage. Julien Kelland, Brett Kingswell, Robyn Ottolini, Alli Walker and The Little White Lies are just a few of the acts slated to perform at Ribfest.

“We try and keep the acts as local as possible and they are so talented. We are really blessed to have these great people to perform at Ribfest and excited to share their talents with the community,” added Mr. Harrison.

“There’s got to be an atmosphere to the event, not just great food, but amazingly talented acts on stage as well. People can come and relax and have a great day in the park.”

Ribfest organizers remain committed to the community as a whole, and will be providing funds to various community groups, including Canadian Tire Jumpstart, Bonner Boys, Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario, 1st Port Perry Scouts, Foster Memorial and Teen Start from revenues at the event.

“Giving back to these community groups is truly what it’s all about for me,” Mr. Harrison commented. “We need to give back and share the wealth.”

The competition amongst the ribbers for the various awards handed out is always fierce, and this year they will be competing for a special

award at Uxbridge Ribfest - the Best Ribs Dave Kasza Award.

Mr. Kasza, a longtime Legion member who spearheaded bringing Ribfest to Uxbridge, passed away last year, and organizers saw fit to memorialize him with this special award.

“Last year, I had the pleasure of working with Dave Kasza and it’s always fun to see the gamesmanship at play amongst the ribbers for the awards that are handed out,” said Mr. Harrison.

Ribfest marks the start of a busy stretch at Elgin Park, as the Highlands of Durham Games are set to take place the following weekend.

Attendees can get a head start on the celebration of all things Celtic at Ribfest as $15 single day tickets and $25 weekend passes will be on sale throughout the weekend.

Your ticket to Highland Games will also provide entry into a draw for many great prizes including a trip to Scotland, an iPad, a camera, a barbecue courtesy of Canadian Tire, Body Fit memberships, Celtic Life magazine subscriptions and more.

Weekend passes are also now available at Canadian Tire Uxbridge.

Through the hard work of many, events such as Ribfest are able to take place, and Mr. Harrison is grateful to have such great community partners assisting with the event, including Pace Credit Union, located at 99 Brock St. West in downtown Uxbridge.

“Pace Credit Union has been so good to us right from the very beginning, and they deserve a huge thank you for all that they do to help stage our events,” added Mr. Harrison.

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RoadWatch eyes driving dangers July 27

(From left) Kristi Van Kessel, Kim Dempsey Calman and Ward 1 Councillor Larry Corrigan display RoadWatch Scugog’s nomination certificate for the provincial Road Safety Achievement award. The organization will be hosting its Nine and Three and Stay Hands Free road safety event at Vos’ Independent on July 27.

BLAKE WOLFE The Standard RoadWatch has made numerous appearances at community events SCUGOG: Motorists of all throughout the year, including ages will have the chance to see booths at local car shows and the first-hand the dangers of dis- Port Perry Fair, Ms. Van Kessel said tracted driving and speeding in that the group hopes to engage the an upcoming road safety event in public even further.

Port Perry.

“Since our revitalization, we try and RoadWatch Scugog is holding make appearances at various events BLAKE WOLFE The Standard its ‘Nine and Three and Stay Hands around town, but we still get some Free!’ event from 9:30 a.m. to 5 people coming up to us and asking NORTH DURHAM: Police are p.m. on July 27 in the parking lot what RoadWatch is,” she said. reminding local residents and busiof Vos’ Independent Grocer, locatIn 2012, the first full year of ness owners to make sure that their ed at 1874 Scugog St. (Hwy. 7A) in reporting for the new committee, properties and vehicles are locked Port Perry.

Ms. Van Kessel said that a record and secured, after a number of According to RoadWatch spokes- 114 reports of dangerous driving recent break-and-enter incidents in person Kristi Van Kessel, the event were filed, with 2013 already on Scugog Township. is designed to inform drivers of the its way to top that number. Many Recently, a number of Port Perry various dangers behind the wheel, of those reports, she said, have businesses were broken into over such as speeding and texting, which been filed on-line through www. the last month, in some cases more will take place inside an enclosed drps.ca. While paper forms can still than once. video driving simulation. be filled out at various locations According to an employee of “You can tell people all you want throughout the township (includone local business, the suspects about these dangers, but the best ing The Standard office at 94 Water appeared to have only removed a way is to show them,” she said.

St. in Port Perry), many residents quantity of change and to cause The free event, funded in part by the have opted to file electronically mischief, taking a digital picture provincial Ministry of Transportation, due to convenience, said Ms. Van frame and throwing it onto the is open to the public.

Kessel, which has helped increase front lawn of the property. She This is the first public event put the number of overall reports. added that other businesses in the on by the new RoadWatch Scugog “We’ve been getting involvement area of Casimir St. and Mary St. in group, which reformed last year from a lot of new people,” she said, Port Perry that have been broken after disbanding in 2011. adding that many reports have into reported similar activity.

According to Ms. Van Kessel, come from local crossing guards.

“It doesn’t appear that much this event will be the first of many “It’s also helped that people can was taken,” said Rachel Moriarty in the years to come. Although now file those reports on-line.” of Studio 165 hair salon, one of the affected businesses. “It’s mostly just that they’re entering the stores.”

Ms. Moriarty added that the F RO M PAG E 1 department to not pursue that,” salon was previously broken into “The discussion we’ve had is that said the mayor. earlier this month, as were some As for the review’s timeframe, this is a much bigger review than other neighbouring businesses. the mayor said that the township others we’ve done before,” said Police are investigating the incithe mayor regarding the decision’s is hopeful that work begins by dents and remind residents and deferral. “But we can either start it early August, with an anticipated business owners to be aware of conclusion prior to the start of now or wait until 2015.” such activity during the sumAccording to Mayor Mercier, a the township’s 2014 municipal mer months. A complete list of final price for the review will be budget discussions. break-and-enter prevention tips for “As this review is important,” negotiated by CAO Bev Hendry, homes and businesses are available said Mayor Mercier, “the last thing although he expects the cost to ring you want to do is rush a consulunder the Public Safety section at in at close to the $50,000 quote. www.drps.ca.

“There are some items we could tant. Our goal is to have it done in remove to reduce the cost, but time for the budget cycle and we we’ve been advised by our legal anticipate it will be done by then.”

Business break-ins investigated

Fire review price not likely to change

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NORTH DURHAM Wednesday, July 17 Durham Folklore Storytellers will be presenting stories related to magic carpets, as part of the Uxbridge Public Library’s Reading Club series. All are welcome to attend. The free event runs from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The library is located at 9 Toronto Street South. Call 905-697-0701 or visit www.durhamfolklorestorytellers.ca for more information.

Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21 Pearl Gardens in Greenbank open to visitors, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

18 Pearl Dr. Free admission, potted daylilies available for sale.

Visit www.pearlgardens.ca for more information.

Friday, July 19 Port Perry Legion Br 419 Ladies Auxiliary is hosting their 3rd annual Golf Tournament at 1pm., Sunnybrae Golf Club.

Everyone welcome. Entry fee includes golf, cart, steak dinner and Prizes. For more information please contact Wendy at 905-985-6124 or wendynorton@powergate.ca Saturday, July 20 St. John Ambulance offers an Emergency First Aid with CPR Level A or C course; Level A course runs 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. and costs $84. Level C course runs 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m. and costs $94. All courses are at Victoria Park Armoury at 210 Kent. St. W. For more information or to pre-register, please call 705324-9894 or email sjalindsay@bellnet.ca.

Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 St. John Ambulance offers a Standard First Aid and CPR Level A or C course; Level A course runs 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. Level C course runs 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m Courses take place at Victoria Park Armoury at 210 Kent. St. W. Course fee is $127.00 for Level A and $144.00 for Level C. Must attend both sessions.

For more information or to pre-register, please call 705-3249894 or email sjalindsay@bellnet.ca Tuesday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 24 St. John Ambulance offers an Emergency First Aid with CPR Level A or C course; Level A course runs 6 pm to 10 pm and costs $84. Level C course runs 6 pm to 10 pm. and costs $94.

All courses are at Victoria Park Armoury at 210 Kent. St. W. For more information or to pre-register, please call 705-3249894 or email sjalindsay@bellnet.ca.

- St. John Ambulance offers a Standard First Aid and CPR Level A or C course; Courses run from 6 pm to 10 pm. Courses take place at Victoria Park Armoury at 210 Kent. St. W. Course fee is $127 for Level A and $144 for Level C. Must attend all four sessions. For more information or to pre-register, please call 705-324-9894 or email sjalindsay@bellnet.ca Wednesday, July 24 Island music on the Island - steel drum band performing at Port Perry Baptist Church, 2210 Hwy. 7A, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 25 St. John Ambulance offers a Standard First Aid and CPR Level A or C RENEWAL course; Courses run 8:30 a.m.-5:30p.m. Both are at Victoria Park Armoury at 210 Kent. St. W. Course fee is $84.00 for Level A; $94.00 for Level C. For more information or to pre-register, please call 705-324-9894 or email sjalindsay@ bellnet.ca.

Friday, July 26 Mount Pleasant Womens Institute Hall, 2432 County Road # 10 welcomes Don Maynard a Champion Gardener - Kitchen Designer - Master Carpenter and Andy Harjula a retired tree planter. Pre-registration is required, because of limited space.

The workshops are at 3 pm; 4 pm or 5 pm. Register at: andyharjula@gmail.com or at 705-277-1825. This is an opportunity to learn how to grow multiple varieties of fruit on a single tree.

Good Will offering to the Women’s Institute will be appreciated or a donation of used children’s soccer shoes etc. children in Belize, Central America. The workshop is held simultaneously with the Farmers Market, at the same location.

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BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly The Blacktock Fair Books are now available at the home of the secretary at 92 Greensboro, right here in Blackstock. Pick up your book and get busy working on your entries. The time will quickly slip away to the day. Mark your calendars now for the Garden Tractor Pull on Friday, August 23, and the fair follow by the Demolition Derby in the evening on Saturday, August 24.

A large crowd of family and friends from many areas attended the Open House at Nestleton Hall to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Don and Marjorie Green. The Open House was followed by a family gathering and dinner. Congratulations and best wishes.

King thoughts are wished for those in our community who are not well at this time.

Blackstock was well represented at the fundraiser on Friday evening in Omeemee for Graham Peeters.

The winners at Tuesday evening euchre were Elmo Gibson, who also had the most lone hands, Harold Crawford, Donna Sweetman, Pozanne Haskett, Heidi Krieg and Elain Bailey, low. The specials were won by Wilma VanCamp and Peter Booth with two each.

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell If you are ever coming to Germany, pack a face cloth, as it is not a usual commodity provided in the hotels here. If you are out for a stroll, pay attention to where you are walking, since you may be in a bike path and could be mowed down. And if you are touring, be prepared to walk, and walk, and walk.

Most signs and advertising are written in the German language, unless safety is a feature, then English is the language of choice. It was amazing to see so many North

American signs, such as: Dunlop, Firestone, Toys-R-us, McDonald’s, Subway, Burger King, Harley Davidson, Shell, and Ford.

Following the 96th Annual Lions International Convention in Hamburg, my tour group of 18 Lions have spent the last week visiting Lübeck, Bremen, Cologne, and Frankfurt. The appearance of the 800 to 1000 year old structures in Bremen and Cologne contrast decisively with the modern achitecture in Frankfurt.

We have been eating extremely well, to the point that one could survive handily on two meals a day. One of our many highlights was a tour of the Lindt chocolate factory in Cologne where we were served chocolate cake and hot chocolate at the end of the tour.

No need for supper that night!

By the time you read this, I’ll be home, walking off the many good meals I have enjoyed in Germany.

EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry The Bethesda-Reach Women’s Institute is organizing a bus trip to Spadina House (Canada’s Downtown Abbey) on Saturday August 14, 2013. Friends, spouses etc. are welcome. Bring a picnic lunch. For cost and final details please call 905-852-3925. Church services for the month of July will be at Goodwood United Church at 9:30 a.m. Summer sermon topics are Seven Deadly Sins. Everyone is welcome.

There will be a Goods and Services Auction in

support of the Epsom/Utica churches on September 20, Epsom church starting at 5 p.m. This will include a barbecue, and items or services will be donated and auctioned off to the highest bidder. Anyone wishes to donate an item or service, please call Lloyd or Nancy Morden, 905-985-9443. Please call to confirm dinner reservations for barbecue chicken and side dishes. $8 for adults and $5 for children.

SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short Gretel and Clarence Cameron of Robinglade were hosting Clasrence’s younger brother Mason and his wife Joyce, from Powassan, as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They have been busy entertaining guests from Arizona, British Columbia as well as some from other areas of Ontario.

The Community welcomes Michelle Pogue and her family to Seagrave. Watch for the grand opening of Shag’s Beauty Salon in August.

Seagrave sends condolences to the Family of Donald Crosier, who’s funeral service will be July 21 at Lowe & Lowes. Donald grew up on County Rd. 6 and operated a farm

there for many years.

A group of Seagravers attended Christmas in July. A superb dinner was enjoyed along with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Trinity United Church in Omemee is hosting a Ham and Salad supper, Friday, Aug. 2, 4.30 - 7.00 p.m. Adults $14, children 12 and under $6.

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 905-9858383 to register.

Aug. 19 to 23 - Seagrave Church’s summer camp for children ages four to twelve years.

Cost is $10 each or $25 per family. Please call 985-3595 for more information or for pre-registration.

There will be crafts, puppets, songs, games, snacks and lots of fun. The congregation and friends are asked to save the following items for crafts: socks for puppets, toilet paper and paper towel rolls, old CDs and pillowcases.

September 29 - Seagrave United Church anniversary with Rev. Don Willmer of Port Perry as guest speaker.

Thanks to all who send us news at mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com or by phone at 905-985-9921.

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ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling Nurse Barb Hackner is on an eight day trip with 10 4H members. They started with a day at the Calgary Stampede then headed north to Edmonton, a trip through the mountains and back to Edmonton.

Deborah and Dwight Clements spent some time camping at Balsam Lake with a group of friends, a more relaxing time. Nice to see that Ross Risebrough is getting back in form as he was able to go fishing with Bob and Cor and they all caught some nice fish for their supper. Condolences to Evelyn Cox-Meek, whose brother-in-law Don Crosier died recently. Don was the husband of Ev’s sister Noreen. They had recently built a new home

and moved to Lindsay.

Bill and Sheila Richardson have also been busy.

Sheila celebrated a birthday; they spent some time at their cabin but returned early to attend the funeral of a nephew who died at a young age. Our condolences to that family as well! Last weekend they attended the Kincardine Highland Games (it’s that time of year again - two weeks until Uxbridge’s) and this weekend they took their grandson on the steam train out of Tottenham. I am looking forward to hearing about that. Church was quite lively this Sunday as we were treated to several renditions by rising star Robyn Ottolini, singing

and accompanying herself on the guitar. She sang at Zephyr as well. Rev. Diane had us all doing an action version of the story of the Good Samaritan, both the biblical version and a modern version, to illustrate just who is our neighbour. There are many illustrations of that kind of love from last week’s flood in Toronto, the Alberta floods and the horrendous train-wreck in Quebec as told by the media.

Church service will be at the normal tine next week and both churches will again be treated to special music by one of our local young talent. How lucky we are to have such talent around! Churches close in August.

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till Pearl Gardens at the Brian Jones’ home, 18 Pearl Drive, Greenbank, is open to visitors July 19 to 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 500 registered daylilies are blooming, as well as other perennials and plants. Free admission, potted daylilies available for sale.

Sincere sympathy to Ron Crosier and Mary Jane Pheonix, Earle and families with the passing of their brother Donald Crosier of Prince Albert.

Several ball players and followers of the 18 years of Greenbank Gambler Fast Ball team were reunited at the Port Perry Waterfront south diamond, last Saturday when former Greenbank Gamblers played a fastball game vs. Port Perry Men’s Team of those years. Good weather, a great game and much reminiscing made the day!

Remember to support Jon Neill’s bottle

drive fund raiser to help with cost of his trip to England, August 3, with the U 16 Rugby Ontario Jr. Blues team.

Please leave your empties on driveway for pick-up on Sunday, June 21 or call Jon 905-985-2975.

Happy 34th wedding anniversary to Ted and Wilma Smith.

Greenbank United Church beef barbecue is August 2, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for child six to twelve years, under 6 years free. Entertainment provided by Erika Phillip. Call Rodd at 905-985-8298 or Bob at 905-985-8559.

Sunday’s greeters were Karl and Carol Nigeli; guest music by pianist/soloist Mary Pearson and Kirby Sproali, singer and guitarist.

Next Sunday, the U.C.W. will lead the 11 a.m. service with speaker Pauline Reed.

SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson We certainly do have summer!! Remember those times last winter when we wished for days like these? I am going to take a wee news break to enjoy this time, so if you have a big news item just give me a buzz and I will try to report it, in the meantime enjoy this glorious weather!! Just a reminder that the United Church services are at St. James, Vroomanton till the end of July, and then the services move to St. Andrew’s United in Sunderland for the month of August. The Sunderland Cemetery Decoration Day Service is Sunday, July the 28 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to a memorable time.

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanna C. Le Saux The First Nation held their Election on July 8, a new Chief has been elected, Kelly La Rocca, and Kelly also elected in a position on the council as well. Della Charles was elected as the councillor.

Youth along with their families were treated to a family outing to Jester’s Court and then to the Town Hall to see Seussical, the musical. It was a fabulous evening, the show was great.

Just a reminder the 17th annual Pow Wow is this weekend, July 20 and 21. Everyone is welcome to come and attend the event.

Please bring your own chairs and remember this is an alcohol and drug free event and everyone is asked to please keep your pets at home. This year the Pow Wow is dedicated to Wilma Jacobs-Taylor. Entrance fees are as follows: 2 yrs and under free, 3 yrs to11 yrs $2, 12-64 $5 65 yr and up $2. Grand Entry is at 12 noon each day. Sunrise Ceremony on both mornings (appx 5:30 a.m.), women are requested to wear long skirts, please. Rough camping is available as well. For more information contact Jamie at 1-800-647-8454 ext 221. Pow Wow Grounds are located at 22521

Island Rd Port Perry.

Call to worship was called by Doug Baird, a warm welcome went out to all who attended the service.

Thanks and appreciation goes out to the Freeman’s and Mr. Sub for providing the refreshments, for the time for fellowship following the service. Also we send out a thanks to Doug Baird for his ministry to us.

Keep August 17 in mind for the annual Sunrise Beach/Cottage Association family fun day all are welcome to come out. The day begins at 12 noon and will wrap up after a fireworks display after dusk. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob.

Please bring your own chair and what have you. Games and prizes so come one come all!!

Happy Birthdays this week are going out to: Betty Reader (14), Kassandra Rattray (18), Wayne Byberger, Genevieve Derouin (19) and Derek Ashkewe and Shane McCourt.

One Happy Anniversary to Jim and Jan Gerrow. Happy Birthday to anyone I may have missed. I can be reached at 905-985-7662 by phone or at jc.lesaux@me.com by e-mail.

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, July 21 Service at 10 a.m.

Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH

2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) 905-985-8681 www.portperrybaptist.ca Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor Join us for worship this week:

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

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, July 21 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, July 21 10 a.m. Morning Service

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, July 21, 10 a.m.

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

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

Sunday, July 21 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,

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

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

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

(Anglican Church of Canada)

Rev. John Anderson

266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com 9th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, July 21

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,’

9 a.m. Communion

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, July 21 Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) No service Please join service at Greenbank

Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry)

11 a.m. Morning Service UCW Service - Guest speaker - Pauline Reed 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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The Standard

EDITORIAL Planning ahead Like most recent summers, it has been a season of wild weather in Canada.

Flooding in Alberta, flooding in Toronto - and it’s only mid-July.

If recent history is any guide, Durham is also in store for at least one strong storm this summer. While the damage is usually limited to hail and downed trees and powerlines, it does serve as a reminder that we are still at the mercy of the elements.

This August will also mark the tenth anniversary of the massive blackout that shut down power in the GTA - and a good portion of the northeastern U.S. - for several days. Once again, although the lack of electricity for the better part of a week was not nearly as tragic as it could have been, it was a wake-up call.

In light of these events, we, as Ontarians, don’t seem to be very prepared.

True, the Toronto flood was a very rare incident and at worst, a major inconvenience to residents and commuters as they waded through dark streets and subway tunnels toward home. But when the bottom level of a GO train has filled with water, resulting in an hours-long rescue of passengers, it may be time to consider a plan for such events.

And not just at the municipal or provincial levels, either.

Everyone should have their own plan - a plan, as emergency services throughout the province advise, that will account for a disaster or weather event lasting up to 72 hours, including a kit containing essential items for such incidents including water, food and other supplies.

Whether a plan and emergency kit are ever used is not the point it’s having one just in case that matters.

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

Class trip concerns member of local school community To the Editor, It has come to my attention that a well respected Grade Eight teacher at Prince Albert P.S., did not receive the support of any of the people to whom this letter is being sent, (Principal, Durham Board Trustee, Durham Board of Education Chairperson, Superintendent for Scugog Area and Director of Board of Education for the Durham Board of Education).

The aforementioned people ignored the fact that for many years, all the parents and students of Grade Eight at Prince Albert P.S. have willingly met with the Grade Eight teacher and willingly signed the contract that lays out a code of expectations. The code of expectations that are meant to help the students have a successful year and to earn the right to go on the extracurricular grad trip.

This parent and his child willingly signed this contract but failed to honour it. This is a trip that teachers

and Educational Assistants volunteer to go on. It is in fact, extracurricular. No one has to go on this trip.

This trip is supervised by teachers and Educational Assistants, it is they who are responsible for the children’s safety. It is they who put their jobs and livelihoods on the line for the children who earn the right to go on this trip.

A child, who has not honoured the contract throughout the year is showing a lack of respect and for the school rules and has not earned the right to go on this trip. A child like this could misbehave and cause harm to herself/ himself and/or others. The Grade Eight teacher and other adults in charge would be held accountable, for a child whom they did not want to take, because the students cannot be trusted to behave in an appropriate manner.

They are the ones who could lose their jobs and/or end up in court, not the parent of said child.

In closing, I wonder why our Trustee, Superintendent, or the Director of Education did not step up to

the plate and support the teacher, the students and the school community. They could have shown every one that honouring a contract and that teaching our children self-discipline is needed if they are to meet with success in their future endeavours. No, instead, they upset the entire school community of present and past students, parents and teachers and sent the principal, and the parent who has ignored the rules, on a Grade Eight grad trip.

You may wonder why I have written this letter, it is to inform the community about what has happened and hopefully avoid the type of speculation and innuendos that a horrible situation like this can cause. Prince Albert is a great school in a wonderful community and they deserve better.

Mary Taylor Scugog

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Rethinking the War Memorial Library To the Editor, A recent article in The Standard spoke of Council pondering the future of the 1935 War Memorial Library. One Council member was reported as offering the view that the Town is not in the business of being a landlord. Oh? Says who and why not? Boxes… thinking inside little boxes.

That patch of ground where the former lawn bowling club was unwisely converted into a ‘Reflection Park’ (I guess from lack of wider suitable ‘reflection’ by an earlier Council), was a major centre of interest for the town. Still, its tall Christmas Tree is a focus in season. And the War Memorial Library should go on doing what it was constructed to do… hold material that became significant because of War, specifically World War One. The fact that it took 17 years to come about (1918 to 1935) shows the time gap between events and the realization of their importance.

The 1914-18 War was different from all other wars. There is little way to link war then to modern military adventures Canada gets into now. WW1 is a huge part of understanding modern history and how we as a nation evolved. The Building kept on doing that under Dave Zinc’s tenancy.

All that ‘stuff’ he accumulated has been moved now to Montreal. Our loss, their gain. And now Council ponders ‘disposal’ of the property.

I had a real concern that in the makeover of the new Library several years ago, it might lose its bearings by calling itself ‘Memorial’ with no mention of War… memorial of what or who? It is left unsaid.

The Board at the time made some really poor decisions (among them phasing out the World War One connection).

Just who makes up these Boards… Is it like Council where not one member is really a local rural farmer to represent a Farming Township? I wrote a pretty thorough letter to the then Chair of the Funding Committee expressing concern for keeping in touch with our collective roots. It was not even acknowledged. So much for explaining the motivation and rant that prompts this idea… ‘Logistics’.

The War Memorial Library can become an independent keeper of local logistics.

We have allowed a dog’s breakfast of jurisdictions to break up the power of Command among Federal, Provincial, Regional and Local governments. If (say) the Provincial Ministry of the Environment has a cutback of 20 per cent in its funding, those who rely upon its competence and science are then rendered less effective and have no way to measure what has been lost. And that is why every town could have a Department of Local statistics within its ‘Logistics’ Department. I have suggested that the New Library take that on, but again, no one has replied…

They have trouble dealing with new ideas.

StatsCan should be providing all the factual data and computation we need, but it too was shrunk into too little too late to be useful. So Municipal Councils rely on too few underfunded ‘staff’ to provide sound data for making decisions.

‘Staff’ is not under military discipline and can choose its own priorities. An example of this is the Region’s Staff that are supposed to be advising on the Covanta Incinerator, but ‘staff’ allow the employees of Covanta to write their own reports (which then become mere propaganda unopposed). And no one knows.

So we need to make the War Memorial Museum become the home of measuring and monitoring every conceivable thing about Scugog. It can be all volunteer. The space required is really very little (since most of this can be done from anywhere by computer). The building becomes the meeting place where ordinary citizens can go to debate with each other (for free) what the statistics and measures mean. That then becomes a new building block in creating an informed citizenry. And Citizenship ‘practiced’ is why that war was fought.

It can also act as a place where New Initiatives are created, even a local Stock Exchange. The 2000 or so people who are in ‘local commerce’ have their own ‘Chamber of Commerce’. What do the other 20,000 citizens have?

‘The War Memorial Library and Logistics Centre’. Not just stories and pictures… current and future data to collect and analyze in our own back yard in our own ‘real time’.

David Foster Port Perry

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JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

MPPs propose giving food banks access to local produce I am pleased to support two MPPs from my PC Caucus who have introduced an initiative that fights hunger, helps local food banks, and assists Ontario farmers.

MPPs Ernie Hardeman and Bob Bailey have called on the provincial government to give farmers a non-refundable tax credit if they choose to donate some of their unsold produce to local food banks. Each year, a portion of Ontario’s valuable, nutritious food goes un-harvested. This may be for cosmetic reasons such as size, colour, or shape of the produce. The proposed 25% tax credit would help ensure local food gets to people who need it most, while also helping the agri-business community through a tax incentive. MPP Bob Bailey introduced the initiative to help farmers support food banks through a private member’s bill. Last week, he suggested that the idea be implemented through an amendment to the Local Food Act. One of the biggest flaws in the Local Food Act is that it does nothing to increase the consumption of local food outside of government buildings. Enabling farmers to contribute to food banks through a tax credit will strengthen local food legislation.

Our Official Opposition PC Caucus has also previously announced an amendment to increase food literacy by requiring food education as a mandatory component of instruction for pupils in every grade.

Protecting Ontario’s Bees Recent media reports have warned of drastic reductions in the number

Genetics 101 “Who made me?”

It’s the question that makes all parents - particularly fathers of girls - incredibly nervous as they remember to breathe while struggling to come up with a satisfactory response.

It’s such a simple but profound question, one which makes perfect sense for one to eventually ask.

Who knew it would pop up over breakfast?

I stumbled out of the gate with a response, deferring to mom in case any precedent had been set with a previous answer. I know how these things work “mom didn’t say that,” is often the reply if our respective explanations do not mesh. But no, this was the first time it had been asked As the first to receive the query, I took on the task of finding an age-appropriate answer.

“Me and mom,” I answered honestly, dreading the “how?” question. I think it was about to come out but was instead replaced with “who?,” as in who made her sister. Us again, I confessed. But it seemed to make sense to her.

“Huh,” she said. “Who made you?”

“Grandma and grandpa,” I said.

“Oh.”

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of bees in Ontario. This is cause for concern because bees are essential to the ecosystem and are responsible for pollination of farms, gardens and the natural environment. The Ontario Beekeepers Association estimates that bees are pollinators for as much as one-third of the food we eat.

In addition, the honey produced in Ontario contributes about $25 million to our economy. A Bee Health Working Group is being established to look into the cause of mortality among bees and provide recommendations in time for the spring of 2014. The working group will consist of beekeepers, farmers, agri-business representatives, scientists, and staff from both federal and provincial agencies. In view of the substantial losses reported this spring and also in 2012, the health of Ontario’s bee population should be an urgent priority.

Remember To Keep Vaccinations Up-To-Date Ontario families are reminded to ensure their measles vaccinations are up to date, especially in view of the fact that summer is a time when many parents are travelling with young children. In the last few weeks, cases of measles have been confirmed in Ontario, British Columbia and, more recently, Prince Edward Island. Most of these individuals are suspected to have contracted measles while travelling. Ontario offers 21 different vaccines, through its publicly funded immunization program. This program protects us against 16 preventable diseases, including measles.

A Thousand Monkeys The line of questioning then went on to include our cats, which she was under the impression were also ‘made’ by us. The biological implications of such a scenario are terrifying.

I explained it this way: People and animals are made by their parents and only the same ‘type’ of parents. For instance, two cats can make another cat, but not a dog, or a person and most certainly not a killer whale, unless perhaps aided by some feat of science and/or black magic (that part I thought aloud in my head). Our cats’ ‘parents’ are not people, but in fact other cats, none of whom I knew, which got a somewhat sad face in response.

A cat and a dog cannot make anything, I said, because they just can’t work together well on this project. Creative differences are just the beginning of the conflict.

I was waiting for her to ask if our two cats - both neutered males - would ever make any more cats, but I think she grasps the concept enough.

I’d be surprised if she wasn’t picturing some sort of workshop/laboratory/assembly line where babies and kittens and every manner of life come into existence. I did.

BLAKE WOLFE The Standard @BlakeWolfeEdit

“That’s a big job,” she remarked.

“It sure is,” I said without thinking.

Silence descended on the kitchen table as I awaited the inevitable follow-up query on what such a task specifically involves, but it never (thankfully) came.

That’s not to say it won’t. ‘The question’ will eventually return and one day, simple explanations of cats versus dogs and their differing creative visions in the field of reproduction will cease to satisfy a curious mind.

And even when that day arrives, it won’t be the end.

Waiting in the wings is a younger sister who has yet to begin speaking, but, judging from her quick understanding of what we are saying, is likely forming the bases of such simple yet profound questions of her own.

I’m writing all this down here so I’ll remember what to say when that time comes.

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DCDSB gets new Petition for new pool makes a splash Director of Ed. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne O’Brien as the new Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer effective September 1, 2013. Ms. O’Brien will replace retiring Director of Education, Paul Pulla.

“We are pleased with the appointment of Ms. O’Brien as our new Director of Education,” said Karen Valentine, Chair of the Board. “She is an outstanding educator and leader who consistently demonstrates her passion for the success and well-being of each student. We look forward to the knowledge, strategic leadership and creativity that she will bring to our collaborative journey of providing quality faithbased education.”

An educator for 26 years, Ms. O’Brien has led a distinguished career in Catholic education and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the position of Director of Education.

Since 2007, Ms. O’Brien has held the role of Superintendent of Education, leading several portfolio assignments, including Special Education, Student Services, Student Success, Safe Schools, Student Mental Health, and Alternative and Continuing Education. She was a Vice-Principal at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School; Principal of St. Bernadette Catholic School in Ajax and subsequently appointed Principal of Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School in Whitby. She has also served in the field de-

velopment office of York University teaching Special Education qualifications for many years.

Prior to joining DCDSB, Ms. O’Brien worked as a Special Education teacher with the Antigonish District School Board in Nova Scotia.

A graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and Acadia University, Ms. O’Brien holds a Masters of Education degree and certificates of leadership from the University of Toronto – Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and Rotman School of Management Executive Program.

Actively advocating for Catholic Education in Ontario, Ms. O’Brien is involved in a number of professional associations. She is currently the President of the Ontario Catholic Supervisory Officers’ Association (OCSOA); VicePresident of the Institute for Catholic Education (ICE) and serves Ontario Supervisory Officers on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of School Administrators (CASA). She is a member of several DCDSB committees and is actively involved with her parish, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Pickering.

When addressing the Board of Trustees at a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, Ms. O’Brien spoke of her vision for the seamless integration of faith with learning; her fundamental commitment to equity – her ardent desire for personalization and precision in teaching to reach every student; and her aspirations to continue to build partnerships for learning and living in faith.

“I am honoured to have been appointed as the Director of Education for the Durham Catholic District School Board,” said Ms. O’Brien. “Our students are blessed to be part of a system that values faithbased learning, quality education and inclusion, and I look forward to working with our trustees, leaders, parishes, families and community partners to continue the tradition of Catholic education across Durham Region.”

UXBRIDGE: Not long after plans for a new Aquatic Centre were unveiled to the public, local residents have begun making waves with suggestions for the new facility, proposed for a 2014 opening.

At a recent council meeting, a report from Township Manager of Recreation and Culture Amanda Ferraro contained two petitions created by local residents to voice the wants and needs of the community in regards to the new pool, which would replace the 42-yearold Uxpool.

One petition, which was signed by 232 pool users, urged the township to build an eight-lane pool instead of the six-lane pool presented to the public earlier this year.

Another petition, this one calling for 10 private shower facilities in both the men’s and women’s change rooms, was supported by 84 users.

Currently, designs for the facility feature three private shower facilities for each of the change rooms.

Upon hearing the news, coun-

Artist’s rendering of one possible design of the new Uxbridge Aquatic Centre. SUBMITTED PHOTO cillors sought to clarify that the drawings presented in March of this year were preliminary designs, and welcomed feedback from the community as the township moves forward with the project, which is expected to carry a total cost of approximately $12 million.

“I wholeheartedly agree that there needs to be a discussion on what the community wants with this project,” said Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle. “We have drawings, but not necessarily a vision for this project.”

Councillor Mantle added that the drawings presented to the public were preliminary plans for the

facility, and nothing relating to the project has been set in stone, save for its location at the former St. John’s Training School lands at the corner of Main St. North and Ball Rd., currently home to the Rotary Uxbridge Skate Park and the township’s soccer fields.

“Posting drawings of the facility may have been premature. Because, what happened was people saw them and thought, this is absolutely what we are going to build,” added Councillor Mantle.

Ms. Ferraro added that drawings of the proposed Aquatic Centre have since been taken down at Uxpool, and she welcomed feedback from the community in relation to the project.

“The drawings are down now, but, it was important to show what we had planned. We got a lot of good reaction from them, so they did serve a purpose,” Ms. Ferraro told councillors.

Council ultimately decided to receive Ms. Ferraro’s report for information, and forwarded the report to 2014 municipal budget discussions.

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Don’t work into your retirement, plan today

A couple of years ago, the Canadian Government decided to gradually push back Old Age Security (OAS) eligibility from 65 to 67 between 2023 and 2029.

Also, they will allow Canadians to keep working while receiving OAS benefits — or they may choose to delay their benefit start date to increase their benefit payment amount. The trend is clear: We’re working longer. Desjardins Insurance found in a recent retirement survey that nearly three out of five workers (56%) plan to keep working into retirement. Do you count yourself among these trend-setters?

Maybe you love your career, you’re in good health and frankly the extra income is pretty great. But, even the most solid plans change. For example, your industry may take a nosedive, an accident or illness may prevent you from remaining active, or a loved one may require your care. Or perhaps the grind is finally getting to you.

These are all reasons to take action when

it comes to retirement planning.

How’s your plan, anyway?

If you had to rate your retirement plan on a scale of one to five — one being the lowest — how on track are you? Let’s be honest — lots of us are on the low side.

One reason is that we tend to find retirement planning very scary and confusing.

It doesn’t help either if you’re carrying a lot of debt. So how do you eliminate it?

Assess how you spend money: Knowing this will help you to eliminate the bad habits.

Watch where the money goes: By creating a personal and/or family budget, you’ll be able to find extra money that you can use to pay down the debt.

Once you’ve paid off the debt, start saving Now that you’re on track, set up a retirement saving plan that’s so automatic, you won’t even notice you’re saving. One easy option is to contribute to your employer-sponsored retirement savings or pension plan.

Part of the pay-yourself-first concept: Your contributions are made automatically through payroll deductions, so it’s virtually painless. If you don’t have it, you won’t spend it.

Tax savings: Your contributions are typically taken before taxes. This means you’re lowering your taxable income and your contributions can grow, tax-deferred.

Matching employer contributions: Depending on the features of your plan, your employer may also contribute to your plan. This could mean doubling your savings.

Portability: If you decide to leave your employer, you should have the option of transferring your plan to another investment vehicle or savings plan.

For more mid-year retirement planning review tips, visit Desjardins Group at www. desjardins.com.

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Don’t let arthritis keep you down this summer Outdoor events go hand in hand with warm weather and long days.

Unfortunately, many of the 10 per cent of Canadians living with osteoarthritis (OA) may not be able to enjoy their favourite summer activities due to pain and inflammation.

Chronic pain can be extremely burdensome, and pain associated with OA of the knee in particular can significantly inhibit the mobility of those affected.

And while the physical pain is hard enough to bear, chronic pain can also manifest in other ways; as many Canadians experience a variety of social and psychological impacts, including depression.

“Those suffering from chronic pain experience nega-

tive effects on quality of life, both physically and emotionally,” says Lynn Cooper, President, Canadian Pain Coalition. “Social isolation is common as many individuals are scared to participate in activities they once enjoyed. This solitude may lead to feelings of helplessness, anxiety, fear and even depression.”

The following tips may help sufferers better manage their OA of the knee so they can continue doing the things they enjoy during the summer: Lighten up: making healthier food choices can help shed excess weight. Paying attention to portion size can also reduce unnecessary calories. A long-term study on

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the effects of weight loss on OA of the knee in overweight and obese patients, for example, suggests that losing a pound results in a four-pound reduction in knee-joint load for each step.

Get moving: exercise can do wonders to improve both muscle strength and joint stability. Participating in lowimpact exercise such as walking, swimming, physiotherapy or yoga is ideal. It is also important to be mindful of limitations — and not to over-extend or put unnecessary stress on the knees. Before beginning any type of exercise regimen, it is best to consult your healthcare provider.

Speak up: talking with a doctor about options to relieve pain and increase functionality is extremely important.

This will allow for a better understanding of one’s condition, and will help determine possible benefits and side effects related to treatment. In addition to non-pharmacological treatment options, there are prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications that can provide effective pain relief, are non-addictive and well-tolerated.

Get support: there are a variety of devices that can help take unnecessary stress off joints. It’s important to be mindful of sensitive knees and select shoes that are comfortable and supportive, and a cane or walking device should be within reach, if needed. In addition, community support groups are also a great way to learn about management options, and share stories and tips with those who are experiencing similar pain.

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From the farm to your plate - local farmers at the market Next time you stock up your fridge, fill your grocery bags with some local flavour, at the farmer’s markets of North Durham.

The Port Perry Farmer’s Market runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Thanksgiving weekend in the Palmer Park parking lot off of Water St. The Uxbridge Farmer’s Market runs every Sunday until Thanksgiving, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Uxbridge Arena located at 294 Brock St. W. After Thanksgiving, the market moves indoors at the arena and will continue into December.

Both markets carry a wide assortment of locallyproduced goods, including fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, honey, flowers and more.

Information on each of the markets can be found at their respective web sites, at www.portperryfarmersmarket.ca and www. uxbridgefarmersmarket.ca.

Patrick Monaghan and Jenny Bartholomew of Willowtree Farms are among the many local vendors participating in the weekly Port Perry Farmers Market, running Saturday mornings in Palmer Park throughout the summer. The Uxbridge Farmers Market is also taking place this season, running Sunday mornings at the Uxbridge Arena.

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Rib recipes from a pro - A Ribfest in your own backyard BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

As the weather heats up and the vacation time kicks in, it’s time to start using the backyard for entertaining, having the family over or treating the neighbours to a barbecue. What better way to impress friends and family with your than a custom made, Ribfest-worthy rack of tender, juicy, ribs, smothered in a custom-made and caramelized sauce?

Rob Butler, owner of Horn Dawgs Smokin’ BBQ, is a former executive chef and current Ribfest ribber and champion (having won the best overall trophy at the Etobicoke Ribfest two weeks ago).

He will also be contending at the second annual Uxbridge Ribfest in beautiful Elgin Park this weekend, July 19 to 21.

Beef or pork? Back ribs or side ribs? Most professional ribbers use pork, but there are a variety of different cuts.

“Pork ribs are more popular than beef ribs for professional ribbers,” said Butler. “Most people think that back ribs are the best, because they have a lot of meat on them. Personally, I use St. Louis side ribs, they are a trimmed cut of side ribs with more tender meat, less chewy fat, and they cook better on the barbecue. You can trim up a rack of side ribs yourself.”

Aside from the cut, the key to making ribs unique, tasty and memorable is creating the perfect dry rub and sauce.

Rob has the recipe for a great base to start from.

“I recommend a brown sugar base which consists of about fifty percent brown sugar for

taste, twenty percent paprika for colour, and the rest is a personal mixture of anything you enjoy. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic and don’t be afraid to experiment with things such as cinnamon, herbs, orange or lemon, maple syrup, garlic, clove and any flavours you enjoy cooking with. There’s no wrong way to barbecue, only the way that works for you.”

From smoking to broiling, different methods of cooking ribs can lead to a wide variety of flavours, tastes and textures, but there is one golden rule: always cook your ribs slowly and carefully.

Rob prides himself on his fourhour smoked ribs. For those who only have a propane grill, Butler details an easy at-home smoking method using a barbecue.

“I highly recommend smoking. Even if you don’t have a

smoker you can put a tinfoil pouch with holes poked in it laid on top of the flavor bars or burner shield under the cooking grate and above the burner,” said Butler. “The pouch can be filled with different fruitwoods wet with water, such as apple, cherry or pear chips on one side of your barbecue with high heat.

Leave the side with your ribs on very low. The longer and slower you can cook them the better the flavour and tenderness.”

Another simple method that is sure to produce tenderness is using an oven.

“Take a rack or two, season them with your rub and then put them in a roasting pan, meatside-up, in a half-inch of water, cover them in tin-foil and cook them in your oven at 325 Fahrenheit for about two hours,” said Butler. “This will tenderize, slow

cook and steam your ribs to keep them tender and juicy.”

Like all good things, slow cooked oven ribs must be hit with the flames of a grill to finish them off. “After two hours, move them to the grill for two minutes a side to sear them, and then baste them in your favourite sauce and cook for two minutes per side to caramelize them for colour and texture.”

This weekend, why not pick up a couple racks of ribs, slather with your home-made rub or sauce, toss them in the oven or try out smoking and call your friends and family to spend some quality time. Don’t forget to cook low and slow, and always keep plenty of napkins on hand.

Or, if you don’t feel like cooking, come on down to Uxbridge Ribfest at Elgin Park this weekend, and watch the pros in action.

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Pet calendar 2014 barking at the door 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.

This weekend, pet calendar coordinators will be on hand at the Dog Days of Scugog event on July 20 and 21, the annual celebration of all things canine at the Scugog Shores Museum.

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 Uxbridge-Scugog 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.

To ensure your animal pal gets their best shot at being one of the monthly Super Pets, Ms. Dudley has provided the following tips: - digital photos of good quality and size are preferred, and can either be emailed or dropped off on a CD at one of the locations listed below; - shoot close-up photos of your pet, filling the frame with as much of your animal as possible (no people!); - if submitting a printed photo to be scanned, 4 x 6 is the preferred size.

A full set of rules can be found on the entry form.

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.

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.

GOLF FOR A GOOD CAUSE: (Above) Jude’s Sports Bar and Grill of Port Perry raised $3,230 at their recent charity golf tournament, which was donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham. Pictured here from left are Jenn Scott of Jude’s, Little Sister Cassidy Mckenzie and Marg Ayres of Big Brothers and Jude’s owner Judy Collins.

(Below) The Scugog Men’s Hockey League charity golf tournament helped raise funds for a number of local organizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Durham Ride For Dad and Scugog Community Care, which all received $5,000 each, along with Precious Minds, which received $1,500. Pictured here are (back row, from left) Jennifer Richards and Louann Young of Ride For Dad, Rob Scott of the SHL, Steve Connors of Investors Group, Todd Wilbur of the SHL, Jill Howsam of Community Care, Bill Holtby; (front row, from left) Jan Grisdale of Precious Minds, Little Sister Cassidy Mckenzie and Marg Ayres of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham.

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Blue Rodeo helping out, Aug. 3 NORTH DURHAM: Members of a renowned Canadian rock act with local ties will be performing with another upand-coming group to help raise funds for the community of Minden.

Greg Keelor and Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo are the headliners in After The Flood, an Aug. 3 benefit concert in Kinmount, Ont., for victims of this spring’s devastating flood in nearby Minden. The show takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Kinmount Fairgrounds.

Performing for more than 30 years with 12 studio albums and multiple Juno Awards, Blue Rodeo has also become something of a local fixture, playing an annual concert in Sunderland each spring.

Keelor, who has life-long ties to Minden, will bring along some of his musical friends for After The Flood. The show will also feature Oshawa’s Cuff The Duke, who have previously performed and collaborated with Blue Rodeo, as well as The Partland Brothers.

Proceeds from After The Flood will go to

the Township of Minden Hills Flood Relief Fund, part of a volunteer effort to raise more than $1.3-million for flood victims.

The province has undertaken to contribute up to two dollars for every dollar raised locally to undo $4 million worth of damage done to businesses and primary residences in Minden when the Gull River overflowed in late April.

Initially, Keelor was to have performed as a solo act on July 27 at the Minden Arena. Cuddy asked to come along for an Aug. 3 concert. The arena was not available for that date so After The Flood was moved to Kinmount.

After The Flood is a presentation of the Haliburton County Folk Society.

Tickets are available on-line from madeinhaliburton.ca or may be purchased at Photo Shop in Haliburton, Organic Times in Minden, Gateway Variety in Kinmount, Kent Bookstore in Lindsay and Moondance in Peterborough.

For more information, call Canoe FM at 705-457-1009.

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Community Living gets thumbs-up

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Board president Jamie Ross (left) and executive director Glenn Taylor of Community Living Durham North hold the certificate of accreditation recently awarded to the local organization by FOCUS Accreditation. Community Living is one of only 24 such organizations in Ontario to receive the designation.

BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

NORTH DURHAM: Employees and board members of Community Living Durham North had reason to smile recently, joining only a handful of other similar organizations across Ontario as among the top community service providers in the province.

The four-year designation from FOCUS Accreditation was announced at Community Living’s recent annual general meeting in late June.

Community Living executive director Glenn Taylor said that the Port Perry-based organization is one of only 24 community service groups throughout Ontario to be accredited by FOCUS, which rates such organizations and works with them on improving service.

“This process involves people coming in and looking for best management practices, as well as the quality of how we support those people in the community requiring

our assistance,” said Mr. Taylor, comparing the accreditation as a ‘third eye’ on the organization.

Among FOCUS’ findings were: - a commitment to delivering on its mission of support.

- strong leadership from the board and executive director, as well as at all levels of the organization.

- commitment to ongoing learning and improvement.

- planning for and monitoring health, safety and wellness, including accessibility.

- residential, day, respite and clinical services that are meeting people’s needs, particularly a number of residents with unique challenges.

Although the accreditation is not mandatory for the organization, board president Jamie Ross said staff chose to undertake the project regardless, putting in between an estimated 2,000 and 4,000 hours to assess every aspect of Community Living’s operations, including provision of care, staff-

ing and finances.

“This was a large process involving all of our staff,” he said, “but it (the accreditation) makes a big difference to our staff, our stakeholders and the people we support.”

After receiving Community Living’s findings, members of FOCUS spent three days on-site assessing the organization earlier this spring (including visits to 10 sites where Community Living provides its services), presenting the accreditation certificate at the group’s annual general meeting last month.

Founded in 1967, the group’s current 275 fulland part-time staff assist more than 200 individuals with intellectual disabilities in Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock. Operating year-round, 24 hours a day, Mr. Ross said that the role of Community Living’s part-time staff is invaluable in providing such a high level of care.

Most recently, the organization unveiled its new coffee kiosk in the Scugog Memorial Public Library.

Funded jointly between the Rotary Club of Port Perry and the Baagwating Community Association, the kiosk employs those supported by Community Living as a way of providing work experience for employment later in the community at large, as well as offering library users the opportunity to purchase a variety of hot and cold beverages.

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Region to strengthen agriculture

A memorial was set up on a bench in front of the post office on Queen St. in downtown Port Perry this week, by residents celebrating the life of Lance Frederick Robinson, a familiar face downtown who passed away July 11. The bench was Lance’s favourite spot where he would often sit.

BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Durham Regional Council has approved the Region of Durham Agricultural Strategy 2013 to 2018, which aims to help Durham become a leading agricultural and agri-food area in Ontario. This strategy is the result of a threeyear process focusing on industry attraction, retention and expansion; outreach and education; supportive policy environment and service delivery; and labour force development.

“This strategy provides the vision and principles required to support the vitality of the region’s agricultural industry,” said Township of Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Chair of the Planning & Economic Development Committee. “By working with industry stakeholders, the Region has developed a five-year plan to help support agricultural growth and succession.”

The agriculture and agri-food industry is productive, diverse and vital to the area’s economic prosperity. According to Statistics Canada, gross farm receipts in Durham Region were valued

at $273 million in 2011, which is an increase of about $34 million since 2006. This is the largest economic driver in the rural areas, where products include dairy, corn, nursery and sod, soybeans, poultry, fruits and vegetables.

“Agriculture needs to be preserved to ensure long-term diversity in our local economy,” said Alex Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development.

“This strategy aims to keep farmers on the land.”

Durham Region is hoping to attract, retain and expand agriculture and agri-food businesses.

Farmers plan to enhance production, process, market capacity and expertise, while supporting sustainable and viable long-term economic success. This requires a highly skilled and innovative workforce, which remains strong as young people make it a career choice. It also involves raising awareness within the non-farming community, through the various volunteer-based educational opportunities that are unique to

this region.

“Feedback, from industry stakeholders and our local partners, was the core of this process, as these ideas helped to create this action plan,” said Nancy Rutherford, Manager of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. “By working together, via strong partnerships, this industry can remain innovative, progressive and competitive.”

Success also depends upon future policy decisions considering the viability and profitability of agricultural operations.

Agriculture is important: one of the key directions of the Durham Region Official Plan is the protection of agricultural lands; and this sector is referenced in three goals of the Durham Region Strategic Plan 20092014: strengthen support for the agricultural sector (Goal 1.2), develop a strategy to enhance food security (Goal 2.2), and protect employment lands, which include our agricultural lands (Goal 3.7).

To learn more about the strategy, please visit www.durhambusiness.ca/ do-business/agri-business. asp.

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THE LARGEST LOCAL SPORTS COVERAGE IN DURHAM REGION

Tyke coach Smith is a hometown hero The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) has honored Craig Smith, Port Perry Predators Tyke 6 Assistant Coach, with a Hometown Hero Award.

The Hometown Hero Award recognizes individuals who advocate the community values of fair play, safety, sportsmanship, skill development, participation, the spirit of the game of hockey, along with making significant contributions to their local association, which are noteworthy and deserving of special recognition.

For these specific reasons, Rick Smith, head coach of the Port Perry Predators Tyke 6 team, felt compelled to nominate Smith for this award. In his nomination letter, Rick Smith provided examples of why his assistant coach personified this award.

“Craig isn’t a watcher, he’s a doer. So many people in hockey recognize problems and complain, some volunteer to be part of the solution, and a few truly remarkable people fix problems without hesitation or delay and without expecting anything in return. Craig is one of those truly remarkable people, although he wouldn’t admit it,” he said.

“I was fortunate to meet Craig four years ago. He was helping four year olds learn how to skate for the first time, starting their dreams of hockey stardom.

He was instrumental in developing skills in young hockey players, while lending a hand and guidance to new hockey parents and coaches,” he noted.

“When there are holes to be filled, he fills them, not because he’s asked, but because it’s the right thing to do. This year alone, along with being a certified coach, he (at his own cost) became a certified trainer to ensure there was always a trainer on the bench for the select team. When a house league division was faltering (due to lack of parent volunteers stepping up to take the lead), Craig took it upon himself to be the leader, again because it was the right thing to do. So this year alone, he was a goalie coach, an assistant coach, a trainer and led the Tyke House League division. This isn’t just a volunteer, this is a person who is truly committed to making sure kids love the game of hockey in our community,” he continued.

“So, while I am sure Craig would probably not consider himself a hero,” Smith said. “I am quite sure that others would agree that this year, along with the season he coached a bantam team comprised of young offenders, Craig has shown extraordinary leadership and is, in fact, an everyday hero within our association and our community.”

It was for the above efforts that Smith was recognized with the Hometown Hero Award from the OMHA – an achievement he didn’t expect, but appreciated greatly nonetheless.

“It was an honor, “ he said. “I’m very proud to win this award … it’s nice to know that people appreciate what you are doing for minor hockey and our community.”

KICKING IT: The Scugog Soccer Fields were abuzz on July 13, as Port Perry played host to the tournament round of the 2013 Tier 1 Under-17 Boys Ontario Cup. Luca Delfinis (left), Klienburg NSC and Anton Buretic, North Mississauga (right) fought in a tense game that ended in a tie. The competition for the provincial soccer championship is the largest of its kind in Canada, running from May to September with more than 12,000 athletes on almost BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard 700 teams from across the province taking part.

Motocross returns to Zephyr this weekend

Motocross riders from across Ontario will be invading the Poor Boyz Track, located at 126 Zephyr Rd. on Sunday, July 21 for a CMX racing event, with STANDARD FILE PHOTO racing getting underway at 9 a.m.

The hamlet of Zephyr will roar to life this weekend as CMX Racing returns to the Poor Boyz Track, located at 126 Zephyr Rd on Sunday, July 21.

This is the second year for the event, which brings motocross riders from across the province to the northwest corner of Uxbridge Township. According to organizer and track owner Luke Dillon, this year’s event will see proceeds benefitting improvements at the Zephyr Community Centre.

After a day of practice on Saturday, gates open for racing at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Adult admission to this action-packed event is $10.

The races will be hotly contested as this is the first-ever East vs. West Shootout with MMRS riders facing off against their CMX counterparts.

Despite some reservations from the township prior to last year’s inaugural event, the event was a great success, and enabled local riders to showcase their skills closer to home, and provided entertainment for the entire family.

“I was at your event last year and was amazed at how well run it was, and the amount of families with young kids that were there,” said Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor, who took part in trophy presentations at the 2012 event.

For more information on the races this weekend in Zephyr, as well as other CMX motocross events across the province, please visit their web site at www.cmxracing.ca.

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From Corner 5 J. WALLY NESBITT The Standard

Grand Prix of Mosport revs up Just as the ‘Night before the Indy’ is a big deal in Indianapolis, the same could be said this past weekend in Southern Ontario as, locally, the Lucas Oil Sportsman Series brought their high-energy, and apparent total lack of fear, to the Speedway of Canadian Tire Motorsport Park for their 100 lap annual race appearance.

Following single-car qualifying, defending series champion Shawn McGlynn was recorded as having set the quickest time, but in a blind draw between the top five qualifiers, McGlynn, aboard his #81 Blast Floor Coating Chevy, drew fourth spot and would take the green flag behind front row starters (and primary championship rivals) Jake Ott (#60) and Josh Wood (#60), and alongside Jonathan Schwemler (#45) on Row Two. Local favourite Amanda Connolly (#16) would start from the inside of Row Three.

However, much to the disappointment of the 16 other entrants, McGlynn’s starting position had little effect on the race outcome as within 24 laps, the Kitchener driver had wrestled the point away from Wood, and then checked out on the field.

Repelling all challenges through 11 caution period restarts, including that in a three-lap shootout to the checkered flag, McGlynn claimed his second Sportsman Series victory of the season, leading runner-up Connolly to the checkers by four car lengths, Wood completing the podium finishers, his #66 crossing the stripe a further two car lengths in arrears.

Ironically, this was the same finishing order that had been witnessed in the race run one year previously.

“I knew I needed to get to the front quickly, to try and avoid the trouble,” explained McGlynn, postrace. “ My spotter told me to be patient, but with a bunch of fast cars trying to wreck all around me, I figured the safest place to be was out in front, so I was in a bit of a hurry.”

Commented Connolly, “There were just too many cautions for me to catch Shawn. My car was set up for the long runs, and we didn’t have the handle on short sprints.”

Supporting the Sportsman Cup Series race last Saturday were contests for the Lucas Oil Pure Stocks and the Bob’s Towing Thunder Cars.

In the Pure Stock finale, Matt Boyce (#18) earned his first career feature victory over previous week’s winner Stuart Hinds and running mate Willy Howells. John Baker Jr., taking advantage of a three-wide scramble behind him for the runner-up position, sailed away from the Thunder Car pack, taking the checkers by eight car lengths over Howie Crowe (#28) and Ken Donaldson Jr. Racing action continues next Saturday with the Pure Stocks and the Late Models joining the openwheeled Modifieds on the oval, while the American Le Mans Series headlines the schedule for the Grand Prix of Mosport on the road course.

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Pitching in for Team Ontario rugby Four local athletes who will be travelling to England later this year, representing Ontario and Canada on the rugby field, will be raising funds for their trip at a Port Perry restaurant this month.

The four youths - Rob Freckleton of Uxbridge, Ethan Shields of Nestleton, Jon Neill of from Greenbank and Dylan Parson from Caesarea - were recently added to the U16 Ontario Junior Blues 15’s Rugby Team, and will be travelling to Europe from August 3 to 10 to participate on a rugby tour and attend a rugby academy.

To help with fundraising for the trip, Jude’s Bar and Grill in Port Perry is holding a sponsorship night on Wednesday, July 31. The boys will help serve and Jude’s will donate directly to the four boys a percentage of their sale proceeds earned between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. that evening.

Local rugby players (from left) Rob Freckleton, Ethan Shields, Jon Neill and Dylan Parson are busy prepping for a trip to England this summer as part of the Under-16 Team Ontario Junior Blues. Jude’s Sportsbar and Grill in Port Perry will be hosting a sponsorship night for the foursome on Wednesday, July 31 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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Wolves trio invited to Under-17 camp DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

There will be a local flavour to the action when selection camp for the 2013 Team Ontario Under-17 hockey team opens in Oshawa on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Three local players will be amongst the 68 players vying for a spot with the team, which will take to the ice representing Ontario at the 2014 World Hockey Challenge to be held in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia from Dec. 27 until Jan. 5.

Three players from the Central Ontario Wolves Minor Midgets Port Perry’s Jake Bricknell and Lindsay natives Austin Eastman and Johnny Corneil - will be among the 68 players vying for a roster spot with Team Ontario.

All three were selected in the 2013 OHL Draft this past April, with Bricknell leading the way, taken by the Belleville Bulls in the second round, 38th overall. Corneil was selected by the Niagara Ice Dogs in the fourth round, 74th overall, and Eastman had his name called in the sixth round by the North Bay Battalion, 110th overall.

In total, 34 players from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, representing 14 different teams will be taking part in the camp. Earlier this year, all 34 players took part in the 3013 OHL Gold Cup in Kitchener earlier this year.

Team Ontario Director of Operations, Barclay Branch and his coaching staff - Head Coach Roger Hunt,

Former Central Ontario Wolves forward Austin Eastman will join teammates Jake Bricknell and Johnny Corneil at selection camp for the 2013 Team Ontario Under-17 hockey team at Oshawa’s GM Centre from Aug. 14 to 18. Players will be vying for a spot with Team Ontario as part of the 2014 World Under-17 Championships in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard assistant coaches Drew Bannister and Seamus Kotyk - will determine a final roster following a camp to be held at General Motors Center in Oshawa from August 14 until 18.

“We are very proud to have this group of players represent the OMHA as they compete for spots

with Team Ontario,” Ian Taylor, Director of Development for the OMHA, said in a recent press release. “For many of these players, this is the end of their minor hockey experience and we wish all the players the best of luck moving forward in their hockey careers.”

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Thursday, July 18, 2013 • 19 GOLF WINNERS: For the second time in the past three years, Betty Mumberson (left) and Louise Haugen won the GAO Peterborough District Better Ball Championship on Monday, July 8 at Kedron Dells Golf Club in Oshawa.

PP Minor Hockey equipment exchange The cost of playing hockey can be expensive. If your son or daughter’s equipment will not fit next season, please think about donating it to those who can use it while picking up equipment for your own growing kids.

Port Perry Minor Hockey, in partnership with Canadian Tire, is holding the third annual equipment donation and exchange event this August.

If you have equipment in good condition in your basement, that you want to give to those who can use it, hold on to it, and bring it to the event.

Let’s all do our part to keep hockey affordable in our community.

We’re looking for the following (included, but not limited to): skates, shoulder pads, elbow pads, shin pads, neck guards, sticks, hockey bags, goalie equipment, hockey gloves, hockey pants, jerseys, hockey socks, jocks/jills, Port Perry Minor Hockey shells, jackets and/or track suits or other apparel.

All equipment shall be as-is and is not warranted by the volunteers of Port Perry Minor Hockey for this exchange and donation event. Those families participating in the event who select equipment will need to have it checked prior to use to ensure that it is fit for use. All donated equipment is not returnable. Once it is donated it will be sorted and available for free pick up on Sunday. It may not be requested back by those who donated it originally.

Equipment drop-off will take place on Friday, August 23 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 24 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Equipment pick-up will take place on Sunday, August 25 between 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (first come, first served).

Drop-off and pick-up will take place in the Canadian Tire parking lot, 14325 Simcoe Street, Port Perry.

Look for tent and trailer.

Participants are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to support Operation Scugog.

Connect with Port Perry Hockey on Twitter and Facebook for minor hockey news, events, and information or visit www.portperryminorhockey.ca.

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Angels put brakes on Express The Port Perry Angels Novice team recently participated in the Mississauga Partner’s Tournament, one of the largest softball tournaments in the province. Despite the tough competition of teams from Ontario, Quebec, and the USA, Port Perry reached the quarter-final stage, bowing only after pulling off a stunning upset against the Napanee Express team.

Pitchers Hailey Astill and Mary-Grace Crosby led the way, the duo sharing the pitching duties in six games over three days. Second baseman Emily Pecchia shined, recording six outs in one game herself. Abby Powell proved to be the most sturdy on the team, back-catching every inning of the tournament for the Angels. Lauren Snider put on a running

clinic with her play on the bases. Alex Rudkins proved why her bat is one of the best on the team, with several linedrives to the outfield. Morgan Loughlin contributed as a utility infielder, playing four separate positions during the games. Hannah Showers, Angelica Aldana, and Raevin Crawford all played well through tnagging injuries; and the outfield combo of April Aldana, Yvonne Christie and Jerrica Manuel each did their to keep the big hits under control.

Coach Dan and Coach Mario were very pleased at the progress that this young team has made in a short time this season. Both coaches were also proud in the way the girls represented the town of Port Perry.

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

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ARIES (March 20-April 19): Home is where you will expend most of your energy during the next five weeks. Start a new doit-yourself home project. Keep the lines of communication with others in the family.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): You are probably feeling that you must work harder than most people to advance in your career. If you are thinking of starting a business, this is a good time. Promote your own talents TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Invite family and abilities. and friends for a barbeque. If single, you SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Entertain outcould meet the person of your dreams right of-town visitors or take an overseas vacain your own backyard. Keep your car in tion. Work for a cause that you truly believe good running order and slow down while in. Take a marketing course or publish a driving short distances. novel. Find a constructive outlet for your GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Control an urge restless energy.

By Mary Jersey ACROSS

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21 Ltd. or Inc., in Paris 22 Tire letters 23 Con’s marks 27 Absorbed amounts 29 Org. quoted on toothpaste

tubes 30 Made stuff up 32 “Certainly!” south of the border 33 Bird’s beak 34 Georgia of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” 36 Odometer increment 39 Alternatives to buses 41 Vidalia veggie 43 It has a lot of Turkey in it 44 Don’t just please 46 Hollywood statuette 48 Elephant feature 49 Baffles, or is no longer baffled 51 Trumpet muffler 52 Preposition in poetry 53 Trembles with fury 56 Broken stone used in pavement 58 Trusted chum 59 Infuriation 60 Post for a ‘60s GI 61 Get mileage out of 62 It may lead a horse to water 68 “Give ___ break!”

69 Concerning bees 70 Start of some Hallmark cards 71 Jolly old ___ (Santa) 72 Slow, musically 73 Disappearing afternoon TV shows

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

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

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If conflicts arise over joint finances during the next five weeks, try to resolve them in a reasonable manner. Take cost cutting meaCANCER (June 21-July 22): Ambitious sures to reduce your debt load. Deal with and hardworking, you will be energized and legal issues involving money. eager to get things done. Ready to stand CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Cope with up for your own rights, you should not run relationship tensions and conflicts by parroughshod over others. Get involved in a ticipating in physical activities (golf, tennis, new fitness program. etc) with your partner. Be sensitive to their LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Work independently needs and feelings. People, close to you, behind the scenes. Write down your goals may feel neglected. to splurge. Avoid making impulsive financial decisions or spending money you cannot afford. Instead, start a new project that will pay off big down the road.

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12 1 Prefix for “content” 13 2 Thirty-fourth president’s 18 nickname 23 3 “Pop” and “op” follower 24 4 Church choral work 25 5 Useless 6 Abbr. in some Canadian place 26 28 names 31 7 “How adorable!”

35 8 “___ beaucoup!”

37 9 Zombie’s plaint 10 Last word before the first bite, 38 40 sometimes 11 Throwaway from a Halloween 42

carving Shake an Etch A Sketch Naysayers El ___ (Chevy coupe) “I Love Lucy” actress Perfect Off-stuffed appetizer Repeat symbol, in music No longer in the docks Certain religious philosophy ___ tenens (substitute) Miss America’s headgear Concubines’ confines “Ignore previous notation” Afloat

45 47 50 53 54 55 57 63 64

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and plan your next move. Get plenty of rest AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): It may be to rejuvenate your energy. Nourish your summer, but for the next five weeks, you spirit through prayer, meditation or Yoga. will be busier at work than usual. Do your VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Volunteer for share, but do not pick up the slack for a coa group project, join a professional asso- worker. Follow a healthy diet and get plenty ciation or become a team leader at work. of physical exercise.

Network with powerful people who can help PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Singles could you move ahead in business. You will not meet a significant other. An on-going relationwant to take a back seat. ship could hit a snag, because the other partner wants more personal freedom. Take up a new creative hobby during this imaginative cycle.

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In Loving Memory Of CROSIER, Donald Allan (Don) Passed away suddenly at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on Thursday July 11, 2013 at the age of 77. Don Crosier dearly beloved husband of Norene Crosier (Ross) of Lindsay.

Loving father of Bryan Crosier (Debbie Gregor), Debbie Henderson (Kevin Conway), Kevin (Cindy) Crosier and Gregory Crosier. Dear grandfather of Ryan (Jessica), Mathew, Krista, Daniel, Kyle, Emily, Darryl and Marsha. Brother of Shirley Anne Calder, Jean (Ken) Buttery, Ronald Crosier and Mary Jane (Earl) Phoenix and Rene Crosier. Don will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and many friends. Family and friends will be received at the Low and Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Sunday, July 21, 2013 from 12 to 2 p.m. A Maybelle Rebekah Lodge and Warriner Oddfellows Lodge service will be held in the chapel on Sunday, July 21 at 2 p.m. with a memorial service to celebrate the life of Don to follow the lodge service. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Prince Albert United Church would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca

LANCE ROBINSON On Thursday, July 11, 2013 at his home in Port Perry, at age 49. Lance Robinson, loved son of the late Belle and Louis Robinson of Port Perry.

Dear brother of John Robinson and his wife Linda, Sharon and her husband Neil Morrison, Lindy and her husband Ken Tungatt, Brett Robinson and his wife Sharlane and the late Robin Robinson. He will also be missed by his nieces and nephews. The family of Lance Robinson will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermottPanabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171), on Sunday, July 14th from 7 – 9 p.m. A Service to Celebrate his life was held in the Chapel on Monday, July 15th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Hope Christian Reformed Church, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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Now and forever, you are in our thoughts and our hearts so often each day.

Your wisdom, strength and faith are guide posts for us all as we travel the earth without you.

We feel your presence and thank God for the gift of eternal life, confident we will be together again one day.

Lovingly remember by, Mary and family

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Community Care recognizes local volunteers

HELP WANTED Experienced worker in carpentry, framing, siding, and trim work needed. Must have own vehicle. Send resume to jonesconstruction@sympatico.ca or call 416-677-5402.

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Community Care Durham has presented a round of awards to members and organizations within the community. The people and groups of people are being recognized for their outstanding support to the community and their volunteering efforts.

Operation Scugog has partnered with Community Care Durham – Scugog for over two decades. Operation Scugog is a food bank and more.

Operation Scugog assists residents of Scugog Township in need of food, emergency help, Christmas hampers and toys for children. For the past 20 years, Operation Scugog donated money to the COPE Social Recreation Group weekly meetings so that participants could enjoy

healthy snacks. The clients of the Home Support Luncheon Out programs in Blackstock and Port Perry are recipients of Christmas gifts from Operation Scugog. Community Care Durham – Scugog often refer clients and members of the Scugog community to Operation Scugog for assistance.

Historically, emergency food boxes have been prepared by Operation Scugog for us to deliver to needy clients. This close informal partnership between the two agencies helps ensure that those in our communities who are disadvantaged and whose financial circumstances are precarious do not fall through the cracks.

For over a decade Ocala Orchards has supported CCD – Scugog, including setting up

and taking down their sound system for our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch, donating cases of non-alcoholic sparkling juices for our Open House events and contribution of gift baskets for draws.

Each year Irwin takes time out from his farming and winery to assist us in our Tag Days Fundraiser. He also plays the piano and sings at our Annual Luncheon for volunteers. In the past we have held all-day planning meetings in his beautifully refurbished century old barn.

We are very grateful for the annual monetary donation that we receive from Ocala Orchards and the gifts of products.

Stan joined Community Care Durham in 2002 as a transportation volunteer.

Apart from a short hiatus to deal with family health demands, Stan continues to be a dedicated, congenial and very flexible driver. He is on the frequently requested list by clients. He cheerfully accepts last minute requests and fits in multiple requests on the same day to accommodate client needs.

Although he no longer drives a van, the office volunteers and staff still refer to him as “Stan is the Man with the Van”. Stan always ensures that the clients’ comfort and needs are at the heart of the service he provides. He is patient, tactful and punctual. He accepts long-term ongoing assignments and is always reliable.

Stan has endeared himself to staff because he’s always spot on with his paperwork.

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Durham Region’s successful one-year battery recycling pilot program has concluded.

“Durham Region was the first regional municipality in Ontario to offer such an extensive curbside battery collection program,” said Cliff Curtis, Commissioner of Works. “Its success inspired several other municipalities across Ontario to start their own battery collection program. I am very proud of the leadership role that Durham has taken in waste diversion.”

The one-year battery recycling pilot program consisted of two curbside collection services—one in November 2012 and another in March of this year. Residents had the opportunity to place their unwanted, intact, single-use household batteries in specially designed battery bags and put them at the curb on top of blue box materials during special collection weeks.

The collection resulted in the diversion of 39 metric tonnes of household

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single-use batteries from landfill, and a Guinness World Record® for the most batteries collected in a 24-hour period.

“Through our battery recycling pilot program, the Works Department gathered valuable information such as costs, participation rates, set-out rates, generation rates and residue rates,” said Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director of Waste Management. “Staff is now evaluating this information to determine the feasibility of future curbside battery collection in Durham Region.

The Works Department will report back to Regional Council with the results of the battery collection pilot and recommendations, by the end of the year.”

Residents are reminded that there are many opportunities to recycle unwanted batteries in addition to the curbside collection service.

Visit www.makethedrop.ca to

find the nearest battery recycling dropoff location that can be used any time of the year, such as any of Durham’s Waste Management Facilities.

The Region of Durham’s Battery Recycling Pilot Program, “Batteries Dead?

Recycle Instead!” was a part of Orange Drop, a program operated by Stewardship Ontario. For more information, visit www.durham.ca/battery.

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LIFTING THE VEIL ON FREEMASONRY: Nancy Marr (left) and Rachel Sutherland are pictured with some of the items on display at the Uxbridge Historical Centre, as part of a special exhibit entitled ‘Freemasonry: A History Hidden in Plain Sight.’ The exhibit will be available for public viewing until September DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard at the Historical Centre, located at 7329 Conc. 6.

World of Paradox opening at SCA Mark Saturday August 3 on your calendar and drop by the Scugog Council for the Arts, located at 181 Perry Street, Unit G-1, between 1 p.m.

and 3 p.m. for our opening reception for, A World of Paradox, featuring the photography of photographer, author, traveler and local businessman,

Jonathan van Bilsen.

Jonathan has spent most of his adult life travelling, photographing and writing about many interesting locations around the world, having visited 86 countries, written nine books, countless articles, and having photographed some of the most exotic locales on our planet.

His photography studio in downtown Port Perry features the latest in digital technology, as well as large format printing capabilities produc-

ing spectacular portraits and commercial images.

His monthly magazine and newspaper columns take the reader along as he shares his adventures and sometimes misadventure in lands near and far.

A World of Paradox is a series of images taken from around the world and produced on Monet canvas in a giclee format. In May Jonathan’s new 90-page coffee table book of the same name was launched. Do come in and see for yourself.

Spamalot needs music director SCUGOG: The Scugog Choral Society is seeking a music director and choreographer for its upcoming production of Monty Python’s Spamalot.

The show, which brings the comedy of Monty Python and The Holy Grail to the stage, comes to Town Hall 1873 in Port Perry for rehearsals this December (with auditions in September). Local theatre veteran Dave Ellis will direct the SCS performance of Spamalot from March 27 to April 6, 2014.

Interested individuals are asked to e-mail scsmusicals@mail.com with a theatrical resume outlining relevant experience.

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Make some noise at WindReach Farm Get some summer creativity going with community drumming at WindReach Farm! The benefits of drumming are endless - reducing tension, anxiety and stress and leaves you feeling relaxed and energetic. The Farm is offering two opportunities to experience community drumming. These interactive sessions will harness each person’s creativity and individuality in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment. The summer drumming sessions cost $15 per session

and will be offered on July 25 and August 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The sessions will be facilitated by Lynda Sarrasin of Rhythmic by Nature; drums will be provided and no previous experience is required. Sessions will be fully wheelchair accessible and everyone is welcome.

Located in North Whitby, WindReach Farm provides an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for persons of all ages and disabilities by providing unique programs

and opportunities in a farm and natural environment. All programs take place on the Farm’s beautiful 105 acre property and are designed to create opportunities for wellness, self-esteem, leadership, enhanced skill development, positive values and physical well-being.

For more information about WindReach Farm visit www.windreachfarm.org or register for Summer Drumming with Sara at 905.655.5827 ext. 233 or e-mail visits@windreachfarm.org.

STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES: From left, Wendy McPherson, Carol Clark, Donna Chambers and Kathy Olidis took in the Four Winds garden on the Uxbridge Garden Tour, on Saturday, July 13. Four Winds has been owned and groomed by Bruce Rodger and Grace Inglis since 1962.

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The gray treefrog Most of us think of swamps and ponds when we think of frogs, but few people realize that we have five species of tree frogs in Ontario. These are distantly related to the Poison Dart Frogs of South America, famous because hunters use their poison on their hunting arrows - but our frogs do not carry these poisons so don’t be fearful! Three of Ontario’s species are relatively common (i.e. Boreal Chorus Frog, Gray Treefrog, and the ubiquitous Spring Peeper). The other two (i.e. Western Chorus Frog and Blanchard’s Cricket Frog) have very limited ranges in southwest Ontario.

Every spring we hear the peeping of the Spring Peepers, as the hormonally charged males sing for their mates in a crescendo that rings through the chilly April nights. The Gray Treefrog is a little more civilized and doesn’t start its courtship singing until May. Its shrill trill is ventriloqual as it seems to come from all quarters. The size of the voice certainly does not match the diminutive sprite that is producing it. The entire frog is only about three to five centimetres in length and is well-camouflaged so it is hard to spot. Don’t let the name fool you however because it can be gray, green, brown, pearl gray, black or white.

All have orange coloration under the thighs and all have little sucker-like feet to enable them to cling to vertical surfaces.

The female lays up to 2000 eggs in shallow woodland ponds, where the tadpoles hatch out in about a week and live the first 50-60 days of their lives in the water, then emerge to begin their arboreal lifestyle. Over their lifetimes, frogs’ diets change from largely vegetarian during the tadpole stage, to the adult diet of invertebrates, such as insects. They catch prey by patiently waiting for an unsuspecting morsel to wander by and then lashing out with their quick-fire tongue to capture it.

Rarely seen at any time, outside the breeding season they become even more elusive, as they seek shelter in hollow trees and rotten logs, under bark, or in the top of tall trees. Gray Treefrogs and Spring Peepers hibernate under logs, rocks, tree roots or leaf litter and can survive freezing temperatures by increasing the amount of glucose in their organs.

I have been fortunate to have a treefrog living on the edge of my pool all summer so continued close study has been an opportunity I shall not soon forget.

28 • Thursday, July 18, 2013

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