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Fire Dept. review finished BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
RIDING FOR DAD: Numerous bikers filled the parking lot and ice pad of the Scugog Arena on Saturday, June 14, for the annual 200 kilometre long Poker Run - Ride For Dad. This year’s ride was a great success, and marked the third year that Scugog played host to the fundraiser, which has collected over $255,000 to date. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
Granville Anderson wins in Durham DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
NORTH DURHAM: Last week’s provincial election brought about a new era in the Durham Riding, as Granville Anderson became the first Liberal candidate elected to serve the riding in more than 40 years. Anderson, a professional mediator and former seperate school board trustee won a slim victory over Conservative challenger Mike Patrick in the election on Thursday, June 12, winning by a margin of just over 1,200 votes as the Kathleen Wynne-led Liberals won a majority government in Ontario. With 19,816 votes, Anderson prevailed with 36.40 per cent of the ballots over Patrick, who accumulated 18,580
votes or 34.13 per cent of ballots cast. NDP candidate Derek Spence finished in third place with 13,094 votes or 24.05 per cent. Green Party candidate Halyna Zalucky finished a distant fourth with 2,326 votes (4.27 per cent) and Libertarian Connor Toye rounded out the ballot in fifth place, with 620 votes (1.14 per cent). “I expected a close race. We worked hard, I had a great team and we pulled it off. Now the work begins for Durham Region and I’m going to work harder than ever. I’m going to try my best and work hard to make this one of the best communities,” Anderson said, pledging to do his part to bring added infrastructure to North Durham, as well as GO Train ser-
vice into Bowmanville. The win for the Liberals broke up a dominant stretch for the Conservatives in Durham, as they had held the seat since 1995 under former MPP John O’Toole, who had announced earlier this year that he would be retiring from public office. In the previous provincial election, in 2011, O’Toole routed Liberal candidate Betty Somerville by 9,000 votes to win re-election. Anderson noted that he will be an active voice for Durham at Queen’s Park. “I’m going to represent Durham first and stick up for Durham. Durham Region is my priority and I’m going to make sure we get things for Durham,” commented Anderson.
SCUGOG: The final report from the Organizational Review of the Township’s Fire Department will be seen at next week’s Council meeting, on Monday, June 23. On Monday, June 16, Mariano Perini Fire Protection Advisor with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office - advised councillors that there is still some work to be done, but that the Fire Marshall’s Office is pleased with the results. Mr. Perini said, “although we haven’t seen the final report yet, I’ve been advised and have seen that certain actions being put in place to fix the issues.” Among the list of improvements made over the past months, Scugog Fire Department has seen a new communications system, a review of operational guidelines for firefighters, a fire risk analysis and increased training. “The Alarm for Life door-to-door smoke alarm program, which is already in use, is an excellent example of where we plan to build moving forward,” said Mr. Perini. Councillors were skeptical of the public education and smoke alarm programs. “Alarm for Life doesn’t meet the litmus test,” said Ward 5 Councillor Howard Danson. “With an estimated 20 per cent compliance rate, and most of the homeowners not letting firefighters in the front door, we don’t reach enough homes.” Mr. Perini prescribed a systematic study of how and why Scugog residents aren’t getting the message of fire safety, and vowed that the Fire Marshal’s Office will continue to provide support and expertise to Chief Miller and Scugog firefighters. “I see progress and we’re moving forward,” said Mr. Perini. “Scugog has been very progressive and uses a strong approach - from the viewpoint of the Fire Marshal’s Office, the review has concluded.” The Fire Operational Review report is expected to be spoken to on Monday, June 23 in Scugog Council chambers.
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Councillors take last shot at new firearms by-law DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
FIXING THE TRAILS: The information kiosk at the Wagg Rd. entrance to Durham Forest is back on its feet again thanks to the hard work of volunteers. The kiosk, with its large map of the township’s network of trails had blown over six months ago when its support posts rotted. (From left) Trail Committee Chair John McCutcheon looks on as volunteers George Pratt and Jerry Gaetz secure the kiosk to new posts just in time for summer. WYNN WALTERS Special to The Standard
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Get ready to Roar by the Shores SCUGOG: Get your motor running, and head on down to the shores of Lake Scugog this weekend, when the 2nd annual Roar by the Shores Classic Car and Bike Show returns to downtown Port Perry on Sunday, June 22. Running from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., the show is open to all models, 1990 and
older. Roar by the Shores is proudly presented by the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and the Port Perry BIA. There will be a donation fee per entrant, with all money raised benefitting the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge/Scugog. Registration will be open until 11 a.m., and entrants are asked to enter the show
on the south end of Water St. Judging for the show will last until 1 p.m. In addition to the fantastic display of classic cars on the scenic shores of Lake Scugog, there will also be live music on Queen St. For more information on this event, visit www. DiscoverPortPerry.ca or call 905-985-4971.
SMUDGING AT SUNNYBRAE: Jamie Kozlinsky takes part in a smudging ceremony, held by the Mississaugas of Scugog Island to renew and bless Sunnybrae Golf Course on Friday, June 13. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
Historic Queen St. building to remain BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: The historic doctor’s office come storefront at 230 Queen St. in Port Perry will retain its turn-of-the-century charm for the time being, according to Scugog Township Council. On Monday, June 16, Dr. Eva Mueller and her son, James Mueller, made a deputation to councillors, asking for the allowance of a single-story addition to be placed on the front of the historic building. “Right now, our commercial property is not viable and we would like to bring in more pedestrian traffic,” said Mr. Mueller. “It’s a converted residential building which does not lend itself to retail – my mother used it as a chiropractor’s office for many years, and since she’s retired, we haven’t had a single retail tenant who wants to stay past their lease to operate.” Mr. Mueller continued to
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Road rage leads to several charges against Udora man UXBRIDGE: A Udora man was arrested after he drove dangerously through traffic, assaulted a motorist, then assaulted the responding police officer, deploying a hammer as well as a recycling bin as weapons. According to police, on Wednesday, June 11, at approximately 5:30 p.m., witnesses spotted a northbound Honda on Conc. 7 in Uxbridge Township, swerving in front of oncoming traffic at high speed. Police add that the car stopped near Foster Dr. and the suspect, now out of his car, confronted other motorists. The suspect drove away but pulled over again near Ravenshoe Rd., where he reached into the cab of a dump truck, assaulted the driver and damaged his radio. The suspect stepped away and threw a hammer at the driver, striking him on the arm. A nearby homeowner came out to assist and the suspect swung a recycling box at him, striking him on the side of
the head. An officer arrived and the suspect assaulted the officer as he resisted arrest. Several witnesses came to the aid of the officer, to secure the suspect in handcuffs. Minor injuries were reported by those involved. Daniel Geiger, age 53 of Ravenshoe Rd. in Udora, is facing several charges as a result of the melee including two counts of Assault with a Weapon; Assault; Assault a Peace Officer; Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle; and Mischief Under $5,000. He was held for a bail hearing. Anyone with new information that might assist investigators is asked to contact Cst. Brohm of North Division at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2040. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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Among the changes to the by-law which were approved by councillors were that Uxbridge Shooting Sports will now be open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays between April and November. As well, the club will be limited to six Saturday events per year, to take place every other month with 60 days notice given to nearby residents through the club’s Public Relations Officer and web site. There was also a great deal of debate regarding
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Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on July 3, 2014, at the Township of Scugog Municipal Office, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Township of Scugog Municipal Office, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry. Description of Lands: Roll No. 18 20 010 007 03300 0000; 1780 Coates Rd E, Port Perry; PIN 26765-0047(LT); Part Lot 18, Concession 1 Reach as in D212075; Scugog; File No. 12-11 Minimum Tender Amount: $47,458.83 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact:
noise levels at the club, with the initial report stating that the club should operate with a 45 decibel goal, a goal that seemed unreachable for some members of council. “A library operates at 40 decibels, and we’re asking a gun club to operate at 45, it’s not reasonable,” opined Councillor Ballinger. “This has to be a compromise. We’re going to put people out of business by not being reasonable. I would amend that it be set at 70 decibels.” Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet agreed with Councillor Ballinger stating, “I’m not sure if 45 decibels is achievable, Ideally, I’d like to see it set at round 60 of 65 decibels.” Ultimately, a motion from Ward 3 Councillor Pat Mikuse was carried that will see Uxbridge Shooting Sports fall to 60 decibels of sound emitted by August 31, 2015 and lowered to 50 by August 31, 2016. “I’m confident that the club can complete their sound remediation efforts by then,” added Councillor Mikuse. With regards to sound
remediation efforts undertaken by the club, there was some worry from councillors that delays in the township’s fill protocol could effect the club’s ability to construct a berm in time to comply with these new measures. However, Mayor O’Connor pointed out that measures can be taken to lessen sound emanating from the club without the need to import fill to construct a berm around the property. “I don’t think we need to worry so much about fill being brought in. That’d be my last suggestion,” commented Mayor O’Connor. “We’ve heard from Councillor Ballinger about the Orono Skeet Club, and they’ve used bales of hay and sprayed insulation to reduce their noise.” The matter will be brought back before council next week at their final council meeting before the summer break, on Monday, June 23 at 7 p.m. Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast as well as Regional Councillor Ballinger indicated that they will be asking for a recorded vote on the matter.
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NORTH DURHAM SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson We sure do have a vibrant community in Sunderland! Why every weekend there is something interesting to do or observe. Blue Rodeo came to town and many ‘city folk’ made the trek to our village, where they really got up close to that oh so famous band! This past weekend had the St. Andrew`s United Church large yard sale, as well as a furniture auction at the arena. Friday night and Saturday all day, you could hear oodles of people laughing and having fun at the Beach volleyball at the park. Now this weekend, there is the Helping Hannah Fundraiser Dance and Auction at the Sunderland Arena at 8 p.m. The proceeds will go towards a wheelchair accesible van for Hannah, daugh-
ter of Christine Munro and Jason van Tol. The tickets are $20 and for more information, call Kerry at 705-357-2043. Come meet and greet all your neighbors at the St. Andrew’s Beef and Berry Bash on Sunday, June 29, starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are available from Board members, as well as at the door. Adults $15, children $6. Take-outs are available for $16, please call Millie at 705357-3340. So all in all, Sunderland is a busy place to be. Thought for the week... “While the spirit of neighborliness was important on the frontier because neighbors were so few, it is even more important now because our neighbors are so many.” Lady Bird Johnson.
BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Many families enjoyed special gathering to celebrate Father’s Day this past Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22, Shirley Hudson will be exhibiting her paintings at St. John’s Anglican Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served, everyone is welcome to attend. On Saturday, June 21, the United Church’s annual Strawberry supper will be held at Nestleton Community Centre from 4:30 until 7 p.m. Do note the change of location
and day of the week. Rev. Linda Saffrey will be away on study leave from June 22 to 28. In her absence Rev. Elizabeth Peters will be the guest minister at both Blackstock and Nestleton churches next Sunday, June 22. Happy 90th birthday is extended to Merlin Suggitt. We hope you had a good day! Isn’t it great to see the many election signs away so quickly? A warm welcome is extended to the new owners of Perry’s Mini Mart. The change in ownership happened on Thursday. How quickly the annu-
al Truck and Tractor pull is coming for July 4 and 5. Activities begin on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday night at 7 p.m. In addition to the classes listed on Friday evening, there will be an invitational modified tractor class. Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Audrey Middleton, Val Priebe, who also had the most lone hands, Elaine Bailey, Mary Lou Breward, Don Trunks and George Koppins low. Winners of the specials were Aila Morgan, Val Priebe, Muriel Tenant and Audrey Mahaffy.
SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux-Ball Call to worship was called by Rev. Michelle Hofman on this Father’s Day Sunday, a warm welcome went out to all who was in attendance. The message was: “The Church and the Trinity.” Thanks and appreciation goes out to John and Jody for providing the refreshments following the service at time for fellowship and coffee hour. Please keep Saturday, July 5 open, as the Scugog Island United Church holds a Grand Open House and Family Day of Fun. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. Town Crier Bill McKee will kick off the events with the opening Ceremonies, followed by a tour of the Church, there will be his-
tory and displays on hand. The actual Family Day of Fun will begin at 11 a.m., with Spirit Dot Calm performing live, games for the kids a visit from Elmo and a sand building contest to name a few. A Dunk tank will be set up as well. From 1 to 3 p.m., the band “Five” will perform, Checkers the Clown will be entertaining from 2 to 4 p.m. Delicious hamburgers and hotdogs as well as ice cold drinks will be available for purchase throughout the day. Please except this invitation to come out and have some good ole fashion fun! The location is 19100 Island Rd., if you require anymore information please contact Elizabeth Freeman at 905-9856759 or 289-385-2685.
Happy Birthdays this week goes out to: Spencer Menzies and Evelyn Charles 18th, Summer Garlow Anne Harmsworth 16th, Shane Swinson 18th and happy birthday to anyone who may have missed the list. Just a reminder with Saturday being the 21st of June, it is National Aboriginal Day. The First nation Community is celebrating on that Day the surrounding area will see/ hear fireworks at dusk, the offices on the First Nation will be Closed on Monday, June 23. I can be reached at 905-985-7662 by phone or jc.lesaux@me.com by email for all of your submissions to the Scugog Island news.
Wednesday, June 18 The Uxbridge Historical Centre’s latest exhibit ‘Uxbridge at War’ opens for tours. A special exhibit exploring the role of Uxbridge in World War I and II through artifacts, photographs and archival materials from the Museum’s collection, and told through the narrative of letters and stories from members of the community. Tours take place from Wednesday to Sunday and holidays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., until Sept. 28. Regular admission rates apply. Group tours are welcome, contact the Historical Centre for more information at 905-852-5854 or museum@ town.uxbridge.on.ca or visit www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com. Thursday, June 19 Uxbridge Genealogy Group meets at the Uxbridge Historical Centre at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Grant Karcich discusses Genetic Genealogy and an introduction on tracing your DNA through parental lineage and ethnic heritage. Admission is $2. Saturday, June 21 Uxbridge Fire Department Open House celebrating 140 years of service in the community. At 17 Bascom St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn to use a fire extinguisher, fire safety house, historical presentation, auto extraction demo and much more. * Port Perry Flowyoga holding their 4th annual free summer solstice community yoga and drumming event in Palmer Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 905-441-7874 for more information or visit www. portperryflowyoga.com. * Blackstock United Church Strawberry Supper at the Nestleton Community Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults $15, kis 6-12 $ 5, tickets at the door. Please note location and date change. * The Animal Guardian Society Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to noon at 278 Union Ave., in Prince Albert. All funds raised go towards dogs and cats. Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22 Maplecrest Studio Art Exhibit featuring works by Nestleton’s Shirley Hudson will be on
display at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 3505 Church St. in Blackstock. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, with refreshments served both days. Sunday, June 22 Decoration Day at Pine Grove Cemetery on Jeffrey St. in Prince Albert, at 2 p.m. Please bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, will be held at Prince Albert United Church. Wednesday, June 25 As featured in the June 12 edition of The Standard, everyone is invited to the Port Perry Fiddle Club’s monthly dance at the Scugog Community Centre, located at 1655 Reach Rd. Bring your instruments, singing voice and dancing shoes to join in the fun. Doors open at 6 p.m., $5 admission. For more information, please call 905-985-7557. Wednesday, July 9 Island Music Night Under the Open Sky from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the front lawn of Port Perry Baptist Church, 2210 Hwy. 7A. Tickets are just $2 available at Envoy in Port Perry, and include a hot dog or hamburger, plus a drink and a dessert. For more information call 905-985-8681. Sunday, July 27 Decoration Day Service at Sunderland Cemetery at 2 p.m. In case of inclement weather, service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church. Every Monday * Latcham Centre, Senior’s Shuffleboard Club, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., drop in all seniors welcome. * Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums welcomes new members and offers free lessons for both, Uxbridge Legion, 109 Franklin St., Uxbridge 8 p.m. info: Alex 905-649-1620. * 1st Port Perry Sparks, Prince Albert Hall, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 905-985-1422. * 4th Port Perry Brownies, Scugog Island Hall, girls 7 and 8-year-olds, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 905-985-4240. * 3rd Port Perry Guides, Port Perry United Church, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., 905-985-6174. * Pineridge Chorus of Sweet Adelines rehearsal, 7:15 p.m., Uxbridge Music Hall, 905-8526327 Every Tuesday
* Cruisin Classic Car Show at Emmanuel Community Church, 1680 Reach St., weather permitting from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted by the Cruisin’ Classics Car Club, open to vehicles 1989 and older. * Bridge and, regular and bid, 1 p.m., Latcham Centre, Port Perry Seniors. * Sunderland Legion, Bingo, 7 p.m. * TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Port Perry United Church, 6-8 p.m., info 905985-9454. * Euchre, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, Blackstock, year round, sponsored by the Cartwright Seniors. * Men’s Promise Keepers, 7 a.m., Emmanuel Community Church, Reach St., Port Perry (across from arena). * The Port Perry Artists’ Association meets upstairs at Vos’ 7 p.m. * Port Perry Senior’s Gentle Exercise, 10:30 a.m., Latcham Centre, 905-985-4086. * North Durham Community Bible Study (interdenominational) meeting, 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Baptist church, 231 Brock St., W. Every Wednesday * #41 Port Perry Army Cadets training night, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Port Perry High School, info: www.41portperryrcacc.com * Port Perry Senior’s Chorus, 12:30 p.m., Latcham Centre, Gord Emmerson 905-9828745. * Handicapable Ministry’, Trinity United Church, 20 First Ave., Uxbridge 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. All special needs women and men are welcome, info 905-852-6213. * North Durham Concert Band meets 7 p.m., R.H.Cornish School, new members welcome. * West Shore Village progressive and refreshments, 905985-8660. * Port Perry Senior’s Watercolours, 11:30 a.m., Latcham Centre, (must purchase own supplies), 905-4735405. * Join IODE Women Who Make A Difference IODE, Susie Sorabji Chapter will meet in the evening during the fall, women of all ages are invited to attend and learn about volunteer work with IODE.
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The Standard
ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling Another busy week! School draws to a close and I see Scott Central will hold their final assembly on June 18. Not content with my own flowers I went to Oshawa Peony Festive Sunday afternoon and had a feast of flowers. What beauties! Congratulations to Travis Smalley who graduated with his bachelor of Music. He begins summer employment as guide at the Foster Memorial in July. Brother Brent will study instrumental music when he enters university in September. Congratulations also to Rebecca Mustard who graduated with a Masters in Environmental Science-Economic Development from Waterloo, while working full time. Her parents from Australia were here for the ceremony. Congratulations to Jenny and Cor VanMaurik, who celebrated their 57th anniversary this past week. Soon to celebrate 50 plus years are Carol and Norm Meek; Cathy and Ed Ellig are close behind. Happy upcoming birthdays to Ross Risebrough, Jim Wolfe and Heidi Lockerby! Heidi and Earle will also celebrate a 50th anniversary. Earle has published a play entitled ‘Maud of Leaskdale’ which will be performed in Charlottetown, PEI, on June 28. Trevor Cox, home from Alberta for a short visit, was able to accommodate two weddings during that time. Bruce and Barb Harwood were guests of daugh-
SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short ter Brenda and Brian Moore on Friday evening; they live quite close now. Seven members of Sandford UCW were guests of Zephyr UCW last Thursday when Anne Lockie Mason spoke about her family’s travels to Vietnam. Her daughter-in-law was born there, but was brought to Canada with her family at three months old. Other visitors were from Lemonville and Uxbridge. Evelyn and Mark Swan attended the Bonner Boys Car Draw on Saturday evening at the Arena, and reported others from the area also there but, none won the jeep. Bill Richardson provided some great harmonica music for church Sunday at Sandford. Should happen more often! Wife Sheila was not along as she had back surgery on Wednesday but she is recuperating well. Don Gibson, Dorothy Risebrough, Audrey Kester, Marj McFarlane, and several others are not well. Evelyn and Bob Meek visited with Marg Hackner on Sunday afternoon. We wish everyone better health, including many with those persistent coughs. June 19 is Uxbridge genealogy night. Please note that due to Library renovations the meeting will be at the Museum, starting at 7 p.m. Zephyr Church Council meets that evening as well. June 22 is Sandford Decoration, starting at 2 p.m., at the cemetery or church depending on weather. Zephyr/Zion service will be on July 6, at 2:30 p.m.
GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till With a fantastic school year ready to wrap up, we would like to truly thank our exceptional staff members and volunteers. Our thriving little school wouldn’t be the same without all of your hard work and dedication. Thanks to our HSP for the wonderful BBQ lunch held last weekanother great success! Our SCC will be hosting a hot dog lunch this Friday. Thanks Ladies! Our year end trip to Cedar Park will be on Monday, June 23. It will be a great day of fun to wrap up a great year at Greenbank Public School! Fabulous work to all of this and last week’s Sunshine Winners for always be positive and kind, Jacob R., Louise C., Alex G., Grace J., Kari Anne B., Dawson E., Leland M., Lexie G., and Brittney C! Many thanks
to Mindy Richardson for keeping us in touch with Greenbank Public School. On Saturday, July 5, drop in to Greenbank Centennial Hall to celebrate the life of the late Harry Nixon, between 2 and 4 p.m. Harry was so active in Pinedale, Greenbank and Sunderland communities. On Wednesday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m., the Greenbank Lions Club hosted their annual L&M Lee Community Volunteer Awards’ Night at Greenbank Hall. Congratulations to 2014 winners Al and Lila Clarkson, and to The winner of the Community Achievement Award “The Greenbank Folk Music Society” which has brought Folk Music monthly to the Hall for the past twenty years. A special thank you to Dan and Kim Smith for their
efforts in Greenbank Parks. They will be missed when they move to Campbellford. Volunteers make Greenbank the community it is. Great Job!! Father’s Day at the church was celebrated with guest speaker John Molenaar who returns next week for “Blessing of the Pets Sunday.” Be sure to bring your pet to this outdoor service at 11 a.m. Rodd and Marie were greeters. Happy Birthday was sang to Sophie Ward. The Sr. Choir and organist Stuart B. continues to provide great music ministry. John’s message, “The Church” its history today. The Men’s Breakfast (June 21, at 9 a.m.) will be at Shiva’s Chicken Restaurant on Hwy. 12 - a great way to usher in summer! Come join this social time guys.
Hopefully, all Fathers were treated ‘royally’ on this Father’s Day. Greeting the congregation was Donna Wanamaker, with Barb Martyn and Rick McAskill ushering. Rick introduced our Guest Speaker, John Molenaar. It was good to see them and renew acquaintances with his wife, a former Seagrave girl, Joanne. I am sure you will remember her mom, Jessie Nobbs. Happy Birthday was sung to Bab Martyn and Howard Payne. Howard Payne presented a certificaate from the “Great GroanUp Spelling Bee” to participants Teri Murphy-Payne, Barb Martin and Don Real who represented our Church. Rick lit a candle for Don and Marg Real for all the work that Don has done to get the web site up and running. Marg has been very patient with Don during this time! Donna Sweetman received a certificate from Kawartha Highlands Presbytery for the donations our church has made to M&S. Rita Prokopchuk thanked all the men of the Church who work hard to keep it going by giving each man a small gift. John Molenaar’s message was about the Church and its formation in Jerusalem. The Church has one purpose in life and that is to be united and all come together to worship. Happy Anniversary wishes go out to Karen and Bill Huestis. Coming Events... Wednesday, June 18 at 7 p.m. - Come Walk With Us! Saturday, June 21 Don’t forget, Matt and Andy are having their Ragin Cajun Jack and Bill, at the Somerville Farm, 21300 Simcoe St. Sunday, June 22 at 11 a.m. – Seagrave Community Picnic and Sermon in the Park including Blessing of the Pets. This is a free picnic for the community in celebration of our Sunday School Anniversary. Free activities include a jumping castle, games, hot dog lunch, “pot luck salads”, ice cream and refreshments. Please bring your own lawn chairs. For more information, go to our web site www.seagrave-church.com. Note... there is no service at the church. Sunday, June 29 at 9:15 a.m. - Guest Speaker Evelyn Chambers. Those who are planning on going to Class Act to see ‘The Legend of the Beach Boys’ please meet at 11:30 a.m. after church. The performance begins at 1 p.m. Please call Betty Somerville for tickets and reservations at 905-985-8066. Seagrave Church will be closed for the month of July and will reopen on August 3. All are welcome to attend Greenbank Church. Sunday, July 6 at 3p.m. - There will be a “wrap-up party” for yard sale volunteers that will take place at Huestis’ back yard, 25 Isabella St., Seagrave. Bring your favourite beverage, pot luck dish, chairs and whatever. August 10 - Golf Tournament, $35 for the day, which includes a steak BBQ. If you only wish to golf only it is $20. If you only want to attend the BBQ it is $15. Please bring a pot luck salad or dessert and your lawn chairs. For more information, call Rick at 905-985-8383 August 11 to 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Seagrave Vibe Program, please contact Betty Lou at 905-985-3595 to pre-register or for more information. Please save small cardboard boxes, coloured cord or ribbon, pillowcases, coloured duct tape, wide ribbon with wire along the edges or any donation to purchase supplies and snacks.
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SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH 19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, June 22 10 a.m. Morning Service Rev. Michelle Hofman
ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, June 22 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Peter Lackmanec MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m. SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday June 22, 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada)
Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier invited Toronto’s Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Fang Li, to tour Scugog’s historic downtown, waterfront and current developments on Monday, June 9. Mayor Mercier and Mr. Li have been communicating and fostering relations for some time, and were given an excellent tour of local farms and housing sites. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd This Sunday, June 22, is the annual barbeque at Prince Albert Church after the regular service. Please bring a salad or dessert, plus cutlery and dishes. There will be a service the following Sunday (June 29) before we close for the summer months. Prince Albert Public School is having another day for pick-up of pre-ordered Rain Barrels on Friday, June 20, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Rain Barrels are $50, and must be ordered in advance by calling the school at 905-985-2877 or on-line
at www.rainbarrel.ca/princealbert. A Facebook page has been opened for orders. Tuesday, June 24 has been set aside to celebrate Mrs. Shirley Hunter who is retiring as school secretary. Please feel free to drop by in the afternoon to wish her well. The euchre winners at the Community Hall are Merle St John, Mike Haskett, Alma Manns, Roxanne Haskett, Mary Drury and Audrey Adams. There are two more weeks of euchre left before we break for the summer.
CASEAREA by Eleanor Colwell Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, often known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a devastating neuromuscular disease for which there presently is no known cause, no known treatment, and no known cure. The Durham WALK for ALS this Saturday, June 21, at the Port Perry Fairgrounds, is intended to raise funds for equipment, support services, education for the ALS community, and funding research to find a cure. You would be welcome to join Team Colwell in this 8th annual Walk, as we are walking in memory of Bruce Colwell. Please consider making an online donation at www.walkforals.ca. Maple Crest Studio presents its first Annual Spring Art Show, featuring artist Shirley Hudson, this weekend at St. John’s Anglican Parish Hall, 3505 Church
St., in Blackstock. On Saturday, June 21, the show opens at 10 a.m., and runs until 5 p.m. On Sunday, June 22, the show is open from noon to 5 p.m. For further details call Shirley at 905-986-4684. This week we have our last Club meeting for this Lions year. The new year takes off on July 1, with our new President, Lion Chris Cliff, in the chair. Also, coming up right away for our members is the Club barbecue season, starting off with the ALS Walk this weekend, the Tractor Pull on July 4 and 5, and the Musicians Corn Roast on August 17. And, of course, we’ll be represented at Cartwright Central Public School’s Graduation on June 25. Looking forward to greeting the recipient of our annual award.
All are Welcome.
(905) 982-2064 or newsongadmin@powergate.ca
PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH
2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) 905-985-8681 www.portperrybaptist.ca Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor Join us for worship this week: SUNDAY SERVICES 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Worship Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all
HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church
Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m. Mid-week programs for youth and adults! 14480 Old Simcoe Rd. (Between 7A and Prince Albert) 905-985-9307 hopechurch@powergate.ca www.hopeforportperry.ca
A PLACE OF HOPE!
VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,
Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net Tuesday Youth Meeting and “HEARTBEAT” after school program Friday - 7:00 p.m. Revival Service Come expecting to have a God encounter Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES
UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com Sunday, June 22 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m. COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS
SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
70 Toronto St. North Uxbridge Father John Duffy Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 9 and 11 a.m. Confessions Saturday 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For Mass through the week call office 905-852-6944
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
(Anglican Church of Canada)
Minister Rev. John Anderson
266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com Sunday, June 22
Second Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 am Morning Prayer Sunday School and Nursery available
PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES
Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, June 22 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com
Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766
Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. A contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment.
Staff: Dr. Fred Penney, Lead Pastor Brenna Cruickshank, Children’s Ministry Director 1680 Reach Street. - 905-985-4441 website: www.emmanuelcc.ca Emmanuel Community Church: ‘Reaching up to God; Reaching out to our Community,’
revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com
SUNDAY, June 22 Blessing of the Pets Guest Speaker - John Molenaar
Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Service
Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) Church Picnic 11am - 2pm
New website: www.seagrave-church.com Everyone is Welcome Children’s Time with Services
To list your church events contact Julie at 905-985-6985
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The Standard
EDITORIAL Cooler heads prevail It’s no secret that Canadians, and indeed people in general, have been known to jump the gun at times. Recently, our local community has expressed justified frustration with topics like the Provincial election process, Greenbank Airport, and Port Perry Secondary Plan. The Airport is an entirely different animal which can’t be tackled in a mere 400 words, so let’s take a look at the coloured grids that decide which streets will see intensification. While mere mention of the word ‘apartment’ in North Durham sends residents reeling and raises concern about the protection of our community’s turn-of-the-century charm and historic neighbourhoods - it’s important to remember that a draft and plan are just that, a rough sketch to be developed as time inexorably moves forward. Does anyone like to see changes in the place they call home? Most often, the answer is no - however, sometimes it’s better to be ahead of the curve than behind the 8-Ball when the chips drop. Local councillors have seen both praise and condemnation for their efforts, but it should be kept in mind that the plans of today are for five, ten, or even twenty years in the future. All of which is subject to mass amounts of change in the mean time - changes made by people of North Durham willing to formally and officially voice their concerns. Sometimes the best way to get cooperation is to follow the guidelines. If you can’t fight City Hall, join ‘em and take part in the process. The Port Perry Fairgrounds are an integral part of our community, and are permeated with generations of memories and activities - while the question of zoning them as prime residential land is offputting to many, remember that government policy is a working process Society as a whole is too quick to question the (usually) slow speed of government, but needs to remember in times such as this, is that a Toronto highrise isn’t going to shoot up next door before the month is out. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and the cautious, placid and organic growth which has created the Port Perry we know and love today will continue.
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Silver Dragons thankful for support To the Editor, The Canterbury Silver Dragons wish to thank Kent Taylor, Andrew Naylor, Bryce O’Hare, Rod Parsons and Jamie Menzies of Taylor Ford for their efforts in making the “Drive for the Dragons” and “Dragons on Parade” on June 3 a huge success. On Thursday, May 29, they bought six vehicles to Canterbury where 119 residents took a test drive. For each drive taken, Ford of Canada donated $20 to the Canterbury Silver Dragons to help in their fundraising efforts on behalf of the Dragonflies
Dragon Boat Festival. The festival raises money for cancer support in our local hospitals - Port Perry, Uxbridge, Lindsay and Oshawa. Thank you Taylor Ford. On June 3, the rain stopped just in time for the numerous convertibles, golf carts, ride-on-mowers and other entries in the parade to circle the Canterbury Community twice. Lots of residents watched from their porches or driveways and cheered on the parade participants. Following the parade there was a free BBQ in the clubhouse compliments of Geoff Michie of RBC Do-
minion Securities. More than 220 people enjoyed the hot dogs, pop, chips and cake. The parade and BBQ were a way of thanking the community for supporting the Silver Dragons for ten years as they worked to raise funds in support of the Dragonflies Dragon Boat Festival. Hats off to the Baagwating Community Association, Taylor-Ford Insurance, McGuinness Coatings, Flieler’s North End Service and TYSYD for their financial, support.
Lions say thanks To the Editor, Rain or shine, the good citizens of Uxbridge have come through again with a generously donation of $4,300 to our Uxbridge Lions Club Voluntary Road Toll held over the weekend. You should know that over the last ten years the good citizens of Uxbridge have donated a grand total of $51,113…wow!!! Our thanks to everyone who dug deep to help those less fortunate in our community and around the world.
The Canterbury Silver Dragons
Chuck Gullickson Chairman, 2014 Voluntary Lions Road Toll
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Thursday, June 19, 2014 • 9
Pride and Prejudice - further response to Gay Pride Flag debate To the Editor,
To the Editor, In reference the controversy of the Gay Pride Flag being flown at one of the local schools, I admire Ms. Trudeau for speaking out against what is becoming a ‘sacred cow’ in our society, i.e. the issue of gay rights. The letter writers who have condemned her so unequivocally seem to have forgotten or not followed the saga of Trinity Western University in B.C. which espouses for its students a christian lifestyle, that is, no homosexuality. In doing so, they have incurred the wrath of various law societies which will not allow their graduates to practise law. If that isn’t bullying, I don’t know what is. And how about catholic Cardinal Thomas Collins in Toronto who has spoken out against catholic schoolchildren being bussed into the city to participate in the Gay Pride Parade as being antithetical to the values of the catholic church. In closing, a word of advice to the “two moms from Uxbridge” - if they wish to spare their children further harm I suggest they refrain from referring to themselves as “queers.” After all, isn’t this fuss about the ‘Gay Pride Flag,’ in which case, shouldn’t they be referring to themselves as ‘gay?’ Maurine Snider Port Perry To the Editor, In regards to the recent letter in June 5 edition of The Standard, (Local woman concerned with Gay Pride Flag) I am somewhat concerned about the views this lady has, especially working at a school. She should be less concerned about the influence a flag has on young minds and more concerned about bullying and teaching our children about inclusion and loving everyone. Children are born innocent and unfortunately are taught good or not so good values at home. I applaud R.H. Cornish, Port Perry High School and the Scugog Municipal Office for flying the Flag! Bravo to you all.
Maureen Coxworth Uxbridge Retired DDSB Educational Assistant
I am writing in response to the letter printed by the Standard in the June 5 edition by Jeanne Trudeau. Before I address the topic that Mrs Trudeau spoke of with such passion and concern, I would like to encourage any and all parents who have children attending RH Cornish to use their right to freedom of speech and contact the principal at the school immediately. I guarantee you there is a greater issue at hand than what kind of flag the school flies. There is a woman working and interacting with your children on a daily basis that does not believe that all of your children deserve love and respect. She is hiding her bigotry behind the rues of freedom of speech and concern for the children she “cares” for at lunch. The woman I am referring to believes that a flag can “influence” your child’s sexual orientation. Now other than the obvious complete lack of thought that would contribute to a comment like that... I assure you that if she is willing put that absurd thought in writing and mail it to the local newspaper, she will absolutely have no qualms about voicing this opinion freely in front of your children. In an age when we, as parents, are trying so desperately to avoid school bullying, teenage suicides and schoolyard shootings, her opinion, no matter how ignorant it is, will not fall on deaf ears. If your child is lucky enough to be discovering and embracing their budding diversity and comes in contact with Mrs. Trudeau and her attempt to avoid “inclusivity”, do you really want her misguided opinion to be the first they hear? I strongly believe that anyone who works in our schools must believe whole heartily that all of our children are “valuable” and not just throw the term in the middle of a newspaper article littered with hate and intolerance. She should be able to understand that a flag can no more cause your son and daughter to become “homosexual, bisexual, lesbian or transgendered” than her uneducated article could keep them straight. Now... in response the topic Mrs. Trudeau addressed in her article, specifically the last paragraph. Why are the other two schools not flying the inclusive flag? I am concerned by that.
Shannon Wilson Mother of three wonderful children...loved by all, no matter who they choose to love.
20 years after the chase There are few moments that collectively capture the attention of nearly every member of society, and this week marks the 20th anniversary of one such occasion: O.J. Simpson and the surreal Bronco chase. There are a lot of things that make me feel old, and one is that there is now an entire generation with no memories of the ensuing double murder trial involving the former running back and movie star. I was only 10-years-old when Al Cowlings led the LAPD on history’s most notable low speed police chase, but that day and the events that followed it are permanently in my memory. It’s hard to remember now that we have access to information at our fingertips at all hours of the day, but starting with the murders of Nicole Brown-Simpson and Ron Goldman on June 12, 1994, this event was seemingly everywhere right up until Simpson’s eventual acquittal on October 3, 1995. It seemed like it should have been easy to convict Simpson. After all, he had a motive, there were no other suspects, every bit of evidence seemed to point to him, he had no alibi, a disturbing history of domestic abuse and there was blood splattered every-
where including at Simpson’s home. Instead it quickly became a circus giving everyone who followed the trial a crash course in the American legal system and morseo the first real taste of forensic science for most of us. If the trial had happened 10 years later, it likely would’ve been over in a matter days. But, Gil Grissom was still nearly a decade away from wrapping up case-after-case on CSI, so most of this evidence went over most people’s heads. Including the jury, and as we would learn, the jury selection process is actually quite flawed, since it seems to disqualify anyone with a casual knowledge of news. The whole thing was baffling then, and remains so to this day. From the start, it seemed like police had screwed up the case, and it just kept getting more and more screwed up, eventually leading to O.J. trying on the glove. It was our first dose of reality TV, and it all started with the Bronco Chase on June 17, 1994. All I wanted to do was watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets, and eventually NBC showed both using a
To the Editor, In response to the full page given to my fellow residents defending the Pride Flag... I would like to take an opposing view, hopefully I can get squeezed in somewhere in the opinion section. For an elementary school to fly a flag that has been adopted by the LGBT community as a gesture of peace and support really makes the cause geared to a very specific group of people. If the reason is to show support for the alienated, then wouldn’t flying a good old fashioned peace flag make more sense and be more inclusive. I get the urge to show how understanding and “with the times” the schools hoped to express themselves as, but flying the pride flag for a week really doesn’t make the point. To fully accomplish this, there are many more flags that would need to be flown to include everyone who are alienated or made fun of - political, religious, sexual preference, affiliations, ethnicity, etc. Bashing Jeannine Trudeau by name - which really contradicts the whole point of acceptance and equality this pride flag premise is about, just doesn’t jive with me. I would be interested how many parents would be happier with a great big Peace flag flown for a week or month or school year. That way, the kids would know everyone should be loved and treated equally, regardless of who they are or what they are - without needing to specifically focus on one group of people. Dig? Kemal Mohammad Cehajic Epsom To the Editor, When I read the letters to the editor in your June 12 paper, written in response to the letter by Jeannine Trudeau, I felt the tone and wording of many of those letters came across as very intolerant, especially from people espousing respect and tolerance for others. I didn’t see the original letter by Jeannine, so I don’t know what exactly she said or how she said it, but she did raise a valid concern. To fly any other flag on the same pole with our Canadian Flag is to dishonor our flag. The protocol for flying the Canadian Flag states - “The National Flag of Canada should always be flown on its own mast – flag protocol dictating that it is improper to fly two or more flags on the same mast.” Vince Winder Uxbridge
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split screen. And it only got weirder from there. For the next year-and-a-half, you couldn’t go anywhere without people talking about it. We talked about it at recess at Prince Albert Public School, my relatives talked about it at family functions, people talked about it when we went grocery shopping at the old Port Perry IGA. What endures for me, is that we may think we know celebrities, but really, we have no idea. I remember people saying that it couldn’t have been him. After all, he rushed for over 2,000 yards in 1973 with the Buffalo Bills, he was in the Naked Gun movies and the Hertz rental car commercials. But we had no idea who this guy really was. Some still react with outrage when celebrities are behaving badly, and we continue to act like we really know these people, when all we really know is that they happen to have a cool job.
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Smoking by-law enforced BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: Councillors hoped to clear the air on recently when they decided to enforce a new smoking by-law. Slated since 2013, would prohibit residents from lighting up in proximity to parks, municipal building entrances, and recreation areas in the Township. The By-Law includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes and all manor of lit-tobacco. The first sites to be addressed will be Joe Fowler
REFLECTING AT REFLECTION: Students from Scugog’s elementary schools gathered for a Fun Day at Reflection Park on June 6, where they had laid stones in a mosaic six years ago when the park opened. The day was filled with fun games, BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard teaching activities and a clean up of the garden.
Park and Diamonds, Carolyn Best Diamonds, Seagrave Park, Ianson Park, and Cartwright Park. Staff will begin installing no smoking signs at municipal ball diamonds and fields to let spectators know that smoking is not allowed, for a total cost of $1,600 – at $200 per sign. “Smokers would have to be on the far end of parking lots or standing on the side of the road,” said Parks and Recreation Director Ian Roger. Some details still need
to be fine-tuned, according to Council. “I’m fully in favour of the recommendation, but I feel we should give consideration to the distances and zones,” said Councillor Ward 4 Wilma Wotten. “We don’t want people on the road or milling about parking lots. We should look into creating designated smoking areas.” The issue will be carried over, and is expected to recur at future Scugog Township Council meetings.
Find out what’s SUP in Scugog SCUGOG: What’s SUP? It’s short for Stand Up Paddleboarding and it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular water sports. The Scugog Memorial Library has joined with new local business Port Perry SUP to raise money for Children’s Programming at the Library, while giving people a chance to try out this fun activity on the lake in Birdseye Park. On Saturday, June 21, Port Perry SUP will be holding one-hour lessons all day behind the library. The cost is $40 (including HST) per person with a maximum of five students at any time.
If you can stand and hold a paddle, you can do this! This is a low impact sport that any age or ability can try. All you need to bring are some comfortable clothes. To register, simply call the library at 905-985-7686, ex. 101 or register in person at the information desk, you can pay in advance at the Library to guarantee your spot. Bring the whole family out, learn a fun new sport, and support the Children’s Program at Scugog Memorial Library!
Waste drop-off in Uxbridge UXBRIDGE: The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department invites residents to drop off household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (e-waste) at a special upcoming collection event in Uxbridge. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 21 from 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre, located at 75 Marietta St. According to a Region of Durham press release, these waste events provide Durham residents with a convenient free drop-off event to properly recycle their electronics, and keep toxic materials out of landfill. Acceptable items include, but are not limited
to: cellular phones, audio and video players, VCRs and DVD players, stereos and receivers, computer peripherals, printing devices, televisions, personal digital assistants and pagers, cameras and radios, telephones, desktop computers, monitors, camcorders and portable computers. Residents are reminded to erase personal data from hard drives and SIM cards before bringing their computers, cellphones and other electronics for recycling. Household hazardous waste: By safely disposing of HHW, residents help prevent toxic materials from entering local ecosystems. Examples of HHW include: antifreeze; single-
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Uxbridge’s Jordan Morrison key part of Kelly Cup win DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
Uxbridge’s Jordan Morrison capped off a busy ECHL season last week, helping to lead the Alaska Aces to their record-tying third Kelly Cup championship as they downed the Cincinnati Cyclones by a score of 4-0 on Monday, June 9 to clinch the best-of-seven series in six games. The 28-year-old Uxbridge native joined the Aces’ roster in January after the folding of his previous team, the San Francisco Bulls. He would make an immediate impact upon joining the Anchorage-based club, netting six goals and 14 assists in 31 games with the team. The Aces’ march to the Kelly Cup began in April, when the team dispatched the Las Vegas Wranglers (including Port Perry native Ben Parker on defence) in a four-game sweep. From there, the Aces would prevail over the Idaho Steelheads in five games to advance to the conference finals against the rival Bakersfield Condors. Morrison netted the game winner in the opening game of the series as the Aces scored a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Bakersfield. After a hard fought five-game victory over the Condors, the stage was set for the Kelly Cup showdown between Alaska and the Eastern Conference champions from Cincinnati. Jordan Morrison would bury a pair of goals and add an assist in Game 1 of the Finals, as the Aces won by a score of 5-3 on home ice. After the Cyclones took Game 2 by a score of 2-1, Morrison provided more heroics as he broke a scoreless tie late in the third period of Game 3, netting the eventual game winning goal in the Aces’ 2-0 victory. The series then shifted to Cincinnati, with the Cyclone eking out a 3-1 win to tie the series at two games apiece. Morrison would score again and add an assist, while keying the Aces’ penalty killing unit in Game 5, helping Alaska to a 4-2 victory, setting up the dramatic 4-0 win on June 9 to clinch the championship for the Aces. In 21 total playoff games played, Morrison would place third on the team in scoring with 14 points (nine goals and five assists). “He’s so multi-dimensional,’’ said Aces assistant coach Louis Mass told the Anchorage Daily News after Morrison’s heroic effort in Game 5 of the Kelly Cup Finals. “He performs every aspect of the game at an A level. He’s mastered every aspect of it.’’
ADVENTURE ON THE MORAINE: Quentin Presley races up Coates Rd. towards his second of three checkpoints in the Oak Ridges Moraine Adventure Relay - on Saturday, June 14. Scugog and Uxbridge each hosted checkpoints along the way, through Purple Woods and the Durham Forest, contributing to the total 160 kilometres of trail and water crossings, which over 500 athletes swam, rode and ran. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
Hathaway scores NCATS win in Quebec J. WALLY NESBITT The Standard
Uxbridge driver Jason Hathaway survived a race long duel with Mark Dilley to claim the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series victory at Autodrome Chaudiere in Vallee-Jonction, Quebec. It was the inaugural NCATS event on the quarter-mile Quebec bullring. The two drivers exchanged the lead six times over the course of the 300 lap contest, and Hathaway was forced to defend his front running position once again in a dramatic,
Green/ White/ Checkered finish. “The Rockstar Energy/ Fast Eddie Chevy was fast right off of the trailer, she was hooked up as soon as we hit the track, I loved it,” noted Hathaway. “I’m glad Mark and I had the chance to battle it out to the end, we’ve been friends for years and we’ve run a few Late Model races together to prepare for this event,” Responded Dilley, “I got Jason a couple of times on the outside, and I had to try it again on the Green/ White/ Checkered finish, but we just couldn’t quite pull it off. But that
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was good old short track racing.” This was the fourth career Canadian Tire Series victory for Hathaway and Team 3 Red, and dating back to last season, his third win in his last five starts. Pole sitter Steve Mathews completed the podium positions, with defending series champion Scott Steckly and LP Dumoulin rounding out the top five. The next round for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series entrants will take place at the ICAR-Mirabel airport circuit on Sunday, July 6.
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Dragon Boat Festival back to Lake Scugog shores this Saturday Dragons will be roaring this weekend for the Tenth Annual Dragon Flies Dragon Boat Festival scheduled for Saturday, June 21, in Palmer Park, on the shores of Lake Scugog in Port Perry.
Admission is free for this popular community event. The Dragon Flies Dragon Boat Festival is staged to increase breast cancer awareness and provide support for breast cancer survivors as well as to provide funds for diagnosis
and treatment at the four local hospitals, namely Lakeridge Health in Port Perry, Ross Memorial in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Uxbridge Cottage Hospital and the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre in Oshawa. This year, 41 teams, including four breast cancer survivor teams, will compete for gold, silver and bronze medals. The dragons will be officially “awakened” by special guests during the opening ceremony beginning at 8 a.m. The highlight of the day will be to join in on the team spirit as the paddlers compete in the 200m sprint qualifying heats followed by the Medal Division Races. At the closing ceremony the dragons will be “put to sleep” and medallions will be presented to the numerous division winners. Awards will also be presented for the best team cheer contest known as the “Tonsil Toss”, and the “Best Dressed Team.” A special feature is The Kawartha Breast Cancer Survivor Race Challenge, where the four breast cancer teams will compete for honours. Visitors, participants and volunteers at the festival unite to help make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. For more information, visit www.thedragonflies.org.
Teams have been busy prepping for Saturday’s Dragon Boat Festival. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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CLUBS/MEETINGS
Euchre, Port Perry Villa When: Wed. July 2nd & 16th, August 6th & 20th, September 3rd & 17th, 1:30pm Where: Port Perry Villa Auditorium Contact: Kim Owen 905-985-3312 Cost: Free. 50/50 Draw
Cartwright Seniors Euchre When: Tues. 7:30 - 9:30pm What: Play progressive euchre with friends and neighbours. Where: St. John’s Anglican Church, 3505 Church Street, Blackstock Contact: Donald Trunks 905-986-5046 Cost: $3 per week
Bridge, Port Perry Villa When: Thurs. July 10th & 24th, August 7th & 21st, September 4th & 18th, 1:30pm Where: Port Perry Villa Kent Terrace Contact: Debbie Armstrong 905-985-3312 Cost: Free. 50/50 Draw
Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage When: Tues. 1 - 3pm, ends Tues. June 14th. Next season begins Tues. Sept. 2nd. Where: Latcham Centre 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contacts: 905-982-2192 Bridge - Norm Caswell, Euchre - Berniece Lawley, Cribbage - Clayton Graham Cost: Included in PPS Club membership.
CARD GAMES
Woodcarving When: Wed. 9 -11:30am (Closed Wed. August 20th & 27th) Where: Latcham Centre 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Gord Emmerson 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership
Crafts When: Wed. 9 -11:30am (Closed Wed. August 20th & 27th) Where: Latcham Centre 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Mary Verrydt 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership
Blackstock Demolition Derby When: Fri. August 22nd, 2014 8pm. What: Smash-up derby for cars and vans
149th Blackstock Fair When: Sat., August 23rd, 2014 What: Wild West theme, parade, exhibits, entertainment, beef and dairy show, horse show, 4-H Achievement Day Where: Blackstock Fairgrounds Contact: Dale Van Camp, President (905)986-0097 fencerman1996@hotmail.com Cost: $7
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Shirley Women’s Institute When: 3rd Wed. of every month, 1:30pm What: Meeting followed by refreshments Where: TBA Contact: Hazel Coates 905-986-5841
Port Perry Seniors General Meeting When: 2nd Wed. of every month at 2pm No meetings July and August. Where: Latcham Centre 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact Office: 905-982-2192
Port Perry Seniors Club (PPS Club) What: Variety of activities including Art, Crafts, Exercise, Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage, Line Dancing, Woodcarving, Chorus, Pickleball, Shuffleboard. See details under activity headings. Cost: Most activities included in annual membership $15 for members 50–80 yrs, $5 for members 80+.
Pine Ridge Garden Club When: 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm What: July 8th - Flower, Rose & Vegetables Show, Best Hat Contest, Speaker Anita Vincentia Pereira of the Master Gardeners August 5 – Joe & Hazel Cook of Bloomos Hill speaking on “Growing Delpheniums with Success� September 2nd – Fall Flower & Vegetable Show, Bryan Mailey speaking on “All About Garlic� Coffee and goodies. Where: Nestleton Community Centre, 3967 Hwy #7, Nestleton Contact: Shirley Love 905-986-5330, shirlove100@gmail.com Cost: $10 month membership $15 single, $20 family
Greenbank Lions Club Meetings When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month 7:00 pm Where: Greenbank Hall Contact: 905 985 3723
Book Club When: 4th Thursday of every month at 7pm What: Meet to discuss a selected novel or non-fiction title. June 26th – Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese July 24th – The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry: a novel by Rachel Joyce August 28th - A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout Where: Scugog Memorial Public Library, 231 Water Street, Port Perry Cost: Drop-in program – no registration required.
Foot Care Clinic When: Wednesdays, July 9th & 23rd; August 13th & 27th; September 10th & 24th What: Foot Care Clinics for individuals who require assistance in maintaining their own foot care resulting from aging &/or health issues. Where: Hope Church,14480 Old Simcoe Road Contact: Lynn Pike 905-985-8461 lpike@communitycaredurham.on.ca or www.communitycaredurham.on.ca Cost: First visit $20. Subsequent visits $15. Appointment must be booked in advance, no walk-ins Port Perry Tai Chi When: Open House Mon., September 8th, 6 - 7pm Beginner Classes begin in September on Mondays 6 - 7pm; Thursdays 1 - 2pm
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Gentle Exercise When: Tues. 10:30 - 11:30am, ends Tues. June 24th. Next season begins Tues. September 2nd. Where: Latcham Centre 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Louise Sale 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership
Exercise When: Mon. & Fri. 9:30 – 10:10am, ends Friday, June 27th. Winter session begins Friday, Sept. 5th. Where: Latcham Centre 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Gord Emmerson 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership.
EXERCISE
Tea & Books When: Thurs., June 5th and Thurs., August 7th from 2 - 4pm What: An afternoon of tea, treats and great conversation. Library staff will discuss their latest fiction and non-fiction picks, as well all-time favourites. Where: Scugog Memorial Library, 231 Water St, Port Perry Contact: Registration is not required.
Strawberry Social When: Thurs., July 17th at 1:30pm Where: Port Perry Villa Auditorium Contact: Debbie Armstrong 905-985-33
Megalore 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament When: August 16th, 10am Where: Sunnybrae Golf Club Cost: $100 per player Contact: 289-358-1982 golf@megaloregroup.org
Greenbank United Church Beef Barbeque When: August 1st 4:30 - 6:30pm Contact: Rodd Foster 905-985-8298 Greenbank Hall Rentals Larry Doble 905-985-3723
Blackstock Truck and Tractor Pull When: July 4th & 5th, 2014 at 7pm Where: Blackstock Fairgrounds Contact: Dale Van Camp, President (905)986-0097 fencerman1996@hotmail.com Cost: $10
Where: Blackstock Fairgrounds Contact: Dale Van Camp, President (905)986-0097 fencerman1996@hotmail.com Cost: $10
Line Dancing When: Mon. & Fri. 10:30 – 11:30am, Novice (beginners) 11:30 – Noon, regular classes end Fri. June 27th.
Chorus When: Wed. 12:30 - 1:30pm, last session Wed. June 18th. Chorus begins again Wed. September 3rd. Where: Latcham Centre 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Gord Emmerson 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership
MUSIC and DANCE
Reel Thing Film Nights When: 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm What: A newly-released, award-winning popular feature film each month. Contact: Check library newsletter or www.scugoglibrary.ca for title listings Cost: $2
Art House Films When: 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30pm What: A different indie film or documentary each month. Contact: Check library newsletter or www.scugoglibrary.ca for title listings Cost: $2
MOVIES
Soup’s On Us When: Thurs. 11:30am – 1pm What: Five local churches and 20 adults with special needs work with a Parent support group to make homemade soup and dessert. Sponsored by local businesses Where: Church of the Ascension Hall on North St. Port Perry Contact: Sue Bradley nsbradley@sympatico.ca
Luncheon Out When: 1st and 3rd Thursday at Noon What: Community Care Durham-Scugog provides a nutritious meal and entertainment in a social setting. Transportation may be included if required. Where: Various locations within Scugog Township Contact: Lynn Pike 905-985-8461 lpike@communitycaredurham.on.ca or www.communitycaredurham.on.ca Cost: $8 per person, Reservations required
MEALS
Taoist Tai Chi When: Thursday 1:30 - 3:30pm What: This gentle form of exercise cultivates and improves circulation, balance, posture, strengthand flexibility. It also restores calmness and peace of mind often lost through the desires and anxieties of daily life. Where: Latcham Centre 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Olga Lang 905 995 2753
What: A not-for profit organization of volunteer instructors dedicated to helping others improve their health through the practice of Tai Chi Where: St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Contact: Susan Dutton 905-985-1689 or Beth Kendall 905-985-2062 Cost: $25 per month
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Art When: Wed. 10:30am – 12:30pm (Closed Wed. August 20th & 27th) Where: Latcham Centre 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Rita Barrell 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership
ARTS AND CRAFTS
From the Earth When: September 6th to September 27th What: Stewart Blower and Paul Williams showing carved stone, metal and leather. Sept 6 – meet the artists reception, refreshments. Where: SCA Gallery, 181 Perry Street, Unit G-1, Port Perry Contact: Eveline 905-982-2121, info@scugogarts.ca
Port Perry Public Art When: August 2nd to August 30th What: Highlights of town’s collection of public art. August 2nd – opening reception, refreshments. Where: SCA Gallery, 181 Perry Street, Unit G-1, Port Perry Contact: Eveline 905-982-2121, info@scugogarts.ca
Spirits in Nature When: July 5th to July 26th What: Fibre sculpture by Anja Kooistra and Photography by Jane Walker. July 5 – meet the artists reception, refreshments. Where: SCA Gallery, 181 Perry Street, Unit G-1, Port Perry Contact: Eveline 905-982-2121, info@scugogarts.ca
Farndale Gallery Openings When: Sat. June 28th, July 26th and September 6th, from 2 - 4pm What: Join us for monthly gallery openings and meet the artists! June 28th – “Backyard and Beyond� - Judy Stone July 26th – Paintings - Dominique Leroy Prince September 6th - Port Perry, the Hidden Gem of North Durham - Jonathan van Bilsen Where: Scugog Memorial Library, 231 Water St, Port Perry
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Electronic Waste/Scrap Metal Collection What: Greenbank Lions Metal and Electronic Collection When: September 20th from 8am to 3pm Where: Greenbank Hall Contact: 905-985-3723
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Shuffleboard (Port Perry) When: Mon 1-3 pm Season ends: June 9th, Banquet June 16th. Winter season begins Mon. September 8th Where: Latcham Centre 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Enci Dhanoosingh 905-982-2192 Cost: $1 per week plus PPS Club membership.
Shuffleboard (Blackstock) When: Wed 9:45am - 12pm (doubles), 12 3pm (singles), May 14th to mid September What: Scugog Shuffleboard Club seeks new members. Equipment supplied, partners not required. Basic shuffleboard instructions upon request. Where: Blackstock recreation centre, Arena St. Cost: $50 for the season, $4 daily play. 2 days free for new members. Contacts: Ken & Audrey Middleton 905-985-7548, Larry & Barbara Spires 905-263-8433
Pickleball When: Mon. 1am – 4pm, Thurs. 10am - 1pm, Novice Mon. 9 - 11am Where: Scugog Community Centre, Reach St. Port Perry Contact: Bill Gohn 905-985-0292 Cost: $2/session plus PPS Club membership.
Lawn Bowling When: Mid May to Late September Where: Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club, 16077 Old Simcoe Rd. Contact: Bill Minors 905-985-8645
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TEAM SPORTS
Lake Scugog Historical Society Speakers When: Wed, September 10th, 6.30pm Tour of Prince Albert Cemetery, FOUNDERS, FAME & FORTUNE led by Paul Arculus Where: Prince Albert Cemetery
SPEAKERS & SEMINARS
Summer classes: Tuesdays, starting July 8th. Beginners 9 – 9:30am. Regular classes: 9:30 – 11am. Summer classes end August 12th. Winter classes resume: Fri., September 5th Regular classes 10:30 – 11:30am, beginners 11:30 – noon. Where: Latcham Centre 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Gord Emmerson 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership.
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Pickleball Luncheon Out Art House Films Lawn Bowling
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Alberta Visser’s story - keeping seniors mobile and at home Alberta Visser was a typical senior in assisted living when she fell and broke her arm. Health diminishing, she required the care of a nursing home, and she kept getting weaker. “It was to the point where her quality of life was deteriorating – the less she was able to move, the weaker she became,” says her daughter Marcia. Marcia Visser is no stranger to our health care system – she’s on the board of the Ontario Hospital Association. But, even she was having trouble figuring out how to help her mother stay active when she fortunately was introduced to Mobilization of Vulnerable Elders in Ontario (MOVE ON). The project increases the mobility rate of elderly patients and reduces their length of stay in hospitals and institutions. The program improves the quality of life for patients and their families, and creates savings for the health care system. Health care workers use an algorithm to determine how a patient is doing in the program. A means they’re up and about three times a day; B means they can sit up in a chair; and C means they’re exercising in bed. The program has been successfully implemented across 14 Ontario hospitals, and it’s one of six Adopting Research to Improve Care (ARTIC) Program projects. The Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario, which represents the 24 research hospitals throughout the province, delivers the program with funding support from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. It’s just one of many health innovation programs that the CAHO community is leading or supporting to improve the quality of care for Ontarians, and to make our health care system more sustainable. Investment in the health research sector is creating better ways to care for Ontarians. Marcia Visser was inspired by what she saw, and went back to her mother’s nursing home with a plan to help her get moving again. Within two months, her mother was up and walking around more, and she was able to move back to assisted living where she had a much higher quality of life until she passed away. “My mother was living a much better life once we got her moving. She’d be happy to know that others are doing the same.” More information is available at http://bit. ly/1gVhMiY. Quick Facts - Health research matters Ontario’s 24 research hospitals create a healthier, wealthier, smarter Ontario by improving the qual-
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Dividends Dividend income receives favourable tax treatment. The reason for this is because it represents after-tax corporate profits which are distributed to shareholders. If you earned $1,000 in corporate dividends, the tax payable is 1,000 x 19.86% special dividend income tax rate = $198.60. Therefore you would be left with $801.40 in dividends, an extra $195.50 in your pocket compared to interest income. Capital gains Most people are familiar with the concept of buy low, sell high. The goal of selling high is to make a profit — or a capital gain. For instance, if you bought some stock or real estate and made a $1,000 profit, your capital gain would be $1,000. Our tax system only requires you to pay tax on half of the gain. So, your $1,000 gain becomes $500 for tax reporting purposes: $500 x 39.41% marginal tax rate = $197.05. Therefore your $1,000 gain leaves you with $802.95 after tax, an extra $197.05 compared to interest income. Canada is a wealthy country with high income tax rates, but many of us pay thousands in additional tax each year because we haven’t structured our investments with taxefficiency in mind. “Many investors find our tax system very complicated, but a few simple tax-wise steps can keep more money in your pocket,” suggests Gallagher. While these are very general examples, it’s always important to sit down with an investment advisor to discuss what’s best for you. His or her expert advice can help you identify your financial goals and risk tolerance before you start investing. Remember, creating a solid plan can be your most valuable tax-efficient tip. Courtesy of NewsCanada
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www.thestandardnewspaper.ca NOW’S THE TIME By Jill Pepper ACROSS 1 Big bunch 5 Tibetan holy men 10 Hide-working tools 14 Melange 15 Academy, in Arles 16 Accomplish flawlessly 17 Detox candidate 18 Homebound student, often 19 It’s a thought 20 Like a snap decision 23 Curly-leafed, mustard family members 24 Change location 25 Ample amount 28 Ticked states 30 Angel costume accessory 31 Kind of down 33 Afternoon snooze 36 Very quickly 40 “The Ipcress File” author Deighton 41 Projecting window design 42 On the high side, as a guess 43 Bit for Miss Muffet 44 Superlatively scant 46 Tijuana cash 49 Sacred song 51 On very short notice 57 Continental currency 58 Spokes 59 “Reader’s Digest” co-founder Wallace 60 Hebrew month 61 April 1 baby, e.g. 62 Climber’s impediment 63 Colorful amphibian 64 Dough raiser 65 Pinings DOWN 1 Females with pig tails? 2 Cut out, as coupons 3 Aboriginal Japanese
Durham Region postpones 40th anniversary event DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that, due to current labour issues with CUPE Local 1764, the 40th Anniversary celebration scheduled for Thursday, June 26 is being postponed. It will be rescheduled to a later date. “Employees have worked very hard to make this event happen, and I thank them for the work they have done to date,” said Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “This event was designed to celebrate our Region and its history. Given a potential labour disruption, it is only appropriate to hold it at a later date.” Residents will be notified once a new date has been chosen.
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Horoscope Column ARIES (March 20-April 19): If you were born April 4th to 7th, you are feeling the brunt of Uranus’ energy. Wanting more personal freedom, you are breaking away from many things that once were a normal part of your life. TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Become clearer about who you really are, confront the past and learn from it. If needed, go for counselling. You might have to take on responsibility for a family member who is ill. Go with flow, do not resist change. GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Your personal goals and lifestyle are changing and you are making new friends who are exposing you to new ways of thinking. These people are more in sync with the person you are becoming. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Uranus is bringing drastic changes to your career and workplace. If you have always wanted to be entrepreneur, this is a great time to give it a try. Be open to new opportunities that will invigorate your life. LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): You will have wonderful opportunities to open up your mind and expand your ideas. Explore new technologies or take college classes. Interact with people from different cultural backgrounds. VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Your partner’s income could drop right out of the blue.. Consider making job changes tol improve your bottom line. You could meet someone with whom you have an unexplained psychic connection.
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LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): If you are dissatisfied in a relationship, whether personal or business, you cannot ignore the situation now. Make sure you are not too controlling. Give your partner plenty of space in the relationship. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Your job situation is in a state of flux. If you decide to change jobs, choose one that allows you room to grow. If you keep your current job, take a fresh approach. Be patient with constant job interruptions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You could fall in love at first sight, but the person could disappear just as quickly. Get out and about, socialize and meet new people. Challenge yourself! Take a creative risk. Develop an outline for a book. CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): You could move to a new location or renovate your current place of residence. A child could leave home or move back in. Confront habits that are detrimental to your health and make necessary changes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Busier than usual, you will be constantly moving around and encountering unexpected people and events. Your routines and mental attitude are changing. Be open to the other person’s point of view. Have fun! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be flexible with money, since both windfalls or sudden losses are possible. Try out a new and exciting occupation you find challenging. Material possessions are not the most important thing in life, take time to smell the roses.
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NORTH DURHAM: Always wanted to sail on Lake Scugog, but don’t own a boat? The Lake Scugog Sailing Club is extending open arms to all interested parties, with their ‘Get Into Sailing’ day on Sunday, June 22 - from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Port Perry Marina. Coaches from the Whitby-based Shells and Sails, Ontario Sailing, and Ontario Rowing clubs will be on-hand with three sailboats and three rowing skiffs, to give free lessons to the public!
On the following Sunday, June 29, the Lake Scugog Sailing Club holds their annual race - with registration at noon at the Port Perry Marina, and race at 1 p.m. Get Into Sailing day is an excellent, supportive, and most of all invigorating way to get your feet wet, and practice for the race. If you are interested in attending this event, please call Amber at 289-688-0794 for more information.
Grade 5 action pass lets students stay active throughout the summer NORTH DURHAM: With summer almost here, now is a great opportunity for local Grade 5 students to use or obtain the Grade 5 Action Pass for a season full of fun activities. The Grade 5 Action pass provides all Grade 5 students in Durham with free, unlimited access to public swimming and some dropin programs until August 31. Students can use their pass at all participating municipal recreation centres, Durham Family YMCA and Durham College/University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Campus Ice Centre. “Children need at least 60-minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity, such as swimming or basketball each day to achieve health benefits,” explained Elizabeth Cullen Keidann,
a public health nurse with Durham Region Health Department. “However, results released in 2011 from the Canadian Health Measures Survey show that 93 per cent of Canadian children are not meeting this recommendation. “Participating in the Grade 5 Action Pass program gives children an opportunity to meet the recommended physical activity guidelines. The program is designed to help children throughout Durham maintain a healthy and active lifestyle by making it easier for them to build physical activity into each and every day.” The Grade 5 Action Pass is supported by Durham Region Health Department, Town of Ajax, Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, City of Oshawa, City of Picker-
ing, Township of Scugog, Township of Uxbridge, Town of Whitby, Durham Family YMCA and Durham College/UOIT Campus Ice Centre. To obtain the pass, students can visit their local municipal recreation centre or Durham Family YMCA with proof of address and date of birth. Students registering in the Townships of Uxbridge and Scugog must also bring a current one inch by one and a half inch size photo to obtain their pass. Current Grade 5 students in the Township of Brock received their Action Pass at school. For more information about the Grade 5 Action Pass, please call Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800841-2729, or visit durham. ca/physicalactivity.
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AT REST BEVERLEY ANN FORSYTH Peacefully, on Friday, June 13, 2014 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 69. Beverley Ann (nee McNeill), dearly loved wife of Ralph Forsyth of Port Perry. Loved mother of Dale Forsyth and his wife Edie, and Shelly and her husband Ernie Scriver. Loving grandmother of Cody and his fiancé Jen, Brittany, Thomas, Natasha and Jordan. Sister of Diane and her husband Gary Menzies of Port Perry, Robert McNeill and his wife Gail of Uxbridge, Susan (deceased) and her husband Carl Stevenson of Port Perry, Tom McNeill of Toronto, Don McNeill of Toronto, Debbie and her husband Ted Clement of Cavan, Joanne Hendren of Lindsay, and Steven McNeill and his wife Linda of Port Perry. Loved daughter of the late Audrey and Tom McNeill. The family of Beverley Forsyth recieved friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Tuesday, June 17th from 7 – 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life was held in the Port Perry United Church (corner of Queen and Simcoe Streets in Port Perry) on Wednesday, June 18th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Elaine Hall officiating. Private interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation or the Port Perry United Church Memorial Fund. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
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In loving memory of Jane M. Todd May 11, 1943 – June 23, 2011 Gone are the good times we Used to share. But in our hearts you are Always there. You made our world a Special place. Roger, Andrea, Steven & Families.
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Region resumes leaf and yard waste collection NORTH DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Works Department would like to advise residents that the frequency of leaf and yard waste collection service will soon be changing from weekly to bi-weekly for the summer. Leaf and yard waste is collected every other week on regular garbage collection days from June to September. Residents should check their collection calendars or go to www.durham. ca/waste (select the “When is my collection date?” icon) to see their specific collection days. Weekly yard waste collection will resume the first week of October. Residents are asked to check their waste calendars, or contact their local municipality, regarding the collection of these items and any set-out limits. Seventy per cent of the annually collected leaf and yard waste tonnage occurs in the fall (October – November). During the summer months (June - September), leaf and yard waste collection is reduced to every other week due to lower volumes of material. The leaf and yard waste and green bin organics collected through the Region’s residential curbside collection program is taken to a processing facility and turned into highquality compost. Residents are advised to place yard waste in paper bags, or clearly labelled rigid open-top reusable containers. Securely tie brush in bundles (limit of three per collection), up to one metre (three feet) in length and 76 centimetres (30 inches) in width, weighing no more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds). Brush and tree trimmings must be 10 centimetres (four inches) or less in diameter. Yard waste set out in plastic bags will not be collected. For more information on leaf and yard waste collection and other waste management programs and services, please visit www.durham.ca/waste.
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The Beatles - live and in concert once more
NORTH DURHAM: 50 years after their famed appearance on the Ed Sullivan show, the look, sound and excitement of The Beatles live performances will be re-created at the Town Hall 1873 Theatre in Port Perry on Saturday June 21 at 8:00pm. “Beatlemania: The 50th Anniversary Show” features a combination of talented European and North
American cast members in the roles of John, Paul, George and Ringo, including the incomparable Ian Garcia, best known for his stunning portrayal of Paul McCartney in the Broadway show “Rain”. All songs in “Beatlemania: The 50th Anniversary Show” are performed note for note by the amazing cast members who are further augmented with full
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costumes, vintage instruments and equipment. The performance begins with their famous 1964 appearance on the Ed Sullivan television show and includes multiple costume changes and hit songs from every era of The Beatles’ extensive catalogue. In total, over 30 Beatles songs are featured throughout the evening including “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” “Ticket to Ride” “Yesterday” “Yellow Submarine” “A Hard Day’s Night” “Let
It Be” and of course, “Hey Jude” amongst the many audience favourites. Tickets to see “Beatlemania: The 50th Anniversary Show” at the Town Hall 1873 Theatre in Port Perry on Saturday June 21st at 8:00pm are on sale now, value-priced at only $32 (all inclusive). Tickets are available at the theatre box office, 302 Queen Street Port Perry, via phone # 905-985-8181 or on-line at www.TownHall1873.ca
Richardson wins award SCUGOG: Port Perry artist and author Karen Richardson has scored a ‘triple play’ of accolades for her art instruction book Watercolour Toolbox: Essentials for Painting Success. Her winning streak began in February, when she was awarded a Five Star Review from Reader’s Favorite Book Awards. A few months later came a ‘Finalist’ certificate from the Next Generation Indie Book Awards.
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Uxbridge At War UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Historical Centre has just opened a special exhibit on Wednesday, June 18, which explores the role of Uxbridge in World War I and World War II. This powerful display corresponds with the centennial anniversary of the start of the ‘Great War’ (1914-1918), and the 75th anniversary of the start of WWII (1939-1945). The history of Uxbridge’s involvement in both World Wars will be explored through artifacts, photographs, and archival materials from the Museum’s collection, and told through the narrative of letters and stories from members of the Uxbridge community. Tours will available during regular museum hours, Monday and Wednesday to Sunday and holidays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission rates apply. Group tours can be arranged – please contact the museum to arrange group tours, by calling (905) 8525854 for more information. The Uxbridge Historical Centre features a plethora of other exhibits and artifacts, and is located at 7239 Conc. 6, just north of Brock St. in Uxbridge.
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The Fault In Our Stars - Love, loss, and The Big C THE FAULT IN OUR STARS Directed by Josh Boone (****) Love stories are a tough sell with me. I dislike Hollywood romantic comedies, where you walk in knowing that the stars of the film will end up together by the end of the picture. Its that old adage, “boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back”. It is ordinary, over done and boring. However put two pretty people in the films and you have a success, at least financially. Woody Allen brought absolute realism to the romantic comedy in the seventies with Annie Hall (1977) which added a fourth rule, “girl leaves boy forever”. Perhaps she out grows him, perhaps they drift apart, perhaps they grow apart, but for whatever reason, the love affair ends, which is far more realistic than the standard rom com. The last great love stories I recall is the French film A Very Long Engagement (2005), Brokeback Mountain (2005) and Sarah
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has become life no longer, and they need us to let them go. We must love them enough to let them go, trust me a terrible decision, but something we must do. Miss Woodley is luminous throughout the film giving a performance that confirms the enormous talent she displayed a couple of years ago in The Descendants (2011) as George Clooneys too smart daughter. She is what they call the “real deal”, a gifted young women with staggering talent. She embodies Hazel with strength, with a positive energy that has kept her alive and sustained her but that few understand. I remember reacting in rage when one of my wife’s friends accused her of moving through her days with birds and butterflies surrounding her, not realizing in her ignorance and selfishness that that positive energy, Sherri wore like armour. So does Hazel Grace, and Miss Woodley gives the first really great performance of the year which could land her in the Oscar race. She is a
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miracle in the role and it is often her hope that brings about the tears not the films tragedies. Ansen Elgort does not possess the depth of Woodley but does well enough in his role as the young rebel fighting his own war, while Laura Dern and Sam Trammell do all they can with under written roles. Willem Dafoe is terrific as the cynical boozy writer the kids travel to visit to find answers they cannot find in his book. Director Josh Boone is smart enough to centre his film on Woodley knowing he has a star in the making in the picture. But the man is also smart enough not to let the film become teary maudlin. There are tears for sure, but the film earns them, Woodley earns them, and indeed the audience will cry them. I did. But the film belongs to Woodley, and yes, perhaps the film meant more because I saw reflections of my wife there. For me a film like this ennobles cinema and does what all great art is supposed to do ... mirror life.
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Dern and True Blood’s Sam Trammell when she is gone. What will losing her do to them? At a cancer group she meets Augustus (Ansel Elgort), a bright and popular young man who has lost a leg to the disease but like Hazel refuses to let it get to him. They become friends and romance blossoms much to Hazel’s surprise and then delight. She never thought in the time she had left she would fall in love or make love, and then along comes this boy who appears to be doing so much better than she. When they journey to Amsterdam to meet a reclusive author who has written a book that means a great deal to the two of them, their bond deepens, only to have tragedy intervene, though you will not expect what happens unless you have read the book. The film is a strong reminder that we go through life but once and should make the most out of it on our journey. The picture also looks at the fact that at some point those suffering with cancer want to let go of life because theirs
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