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Mixed opinions on economic development strategy BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

NORTH DURHAM: The need for youth engagement, an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong small-town character are among the findings of the North Durham Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, recently approved by all three North Durham Councils. The plan, presented to Uxbridge and Brock councillors this week, seven days after its discussion in Scugog Council chambers, outlines the profiles of North Durham’s three municipalities, their respective challenges to economic expansion and plans to overcome those obstacles. As of Monday evening (June 24), all three councils have endorsed the plan. The four pillars of the plan include being open for business, inspiring and supporting entrepreneurship, building a future for young adults and creating a strong rural and small-town identity. Nancy Rutherford, Durham’s manager of economic development and planning in agriculture and rural affairs, conducted the recent presentations to local councils. The latest draft of the plan, said Ms. Rutherford, follows a draft presented to councils in March. “We delved into the details,” said Ms. Rutherford, adding the plan would take place over five years, “and came up with a good economic action plan for each municipality…. You want to see action if you want to see results.” T U R N TO PAG E 4

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Scugog Fire review cost up $10K BLAKE WOLFE AND BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

SCUGOG: An organizational/operational review of the Scugog Fire Department will get underway this year - albeit for $10,000 above the initial cost estimate, after councillors awarded the contract earlier this week. Councillors awarded the contract for the $50,000 review to Dillon Consulting Limited at a meeting this week, a significant cost increase from the $40,000 that Fire Chief Richard Miller quoted to councillors earlier this spring. In his report, the chief stated that although the cost was above the approved limit, Dillon would provide ‘the best value and the least risk’ to the township due to their previous experience. An additional $5,000 from DCA and $5,000 from the contingency fund, will finance the new price. In addition to the increased cost, the review’s likely deadline has now been pushed back. Previously, Chief Miller had said he was aiming for the review to be

completed in December. According to the chief, the review will encompass the department’s service delivery, including areas such as fire response and prevention, administration and training and mutual aid agreements. Chief Miller previously told council that a scoring system was used to weigh the various firms that bid on the contract will focus on their experience working with other fire departments in similar projects. The chief acknowledged in his latest report that while Dillon - which has completed master fire plans for both Uxbridge and Oshawa - scored lowest for cost, they scored highest for the non-financial aspects and was rated highest overall in the three bids. According to the system, experience was weighed at 25 per cent while cost was weighed at 10 per cent. “We want to make sure we have consultants experienced in dealing with fire departments,” he said at the previous meeting. T U R N TO PAG E 5

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Port Perry woman killed on 7A SCUGOG: A 39-year-old Port Perry woman was killed as a result of a singlevehicle collision on Hwy. 7A Sunday morning, after losing control of her vehicle and rolling into the ditch. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, the June 23 collision took place at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Hwy. 7A east of the Cartwright East Quarter Line, after the westbound driver lost control of her Chevy

UXBRIDGE TIGERS SHOW THEIR SPIRIT. Uxbridge Secondary School celebrated their 90th anniversary this past weekend. The weekend long celebration featured open house, speeches and a room dedicated to fallen soldiers. The event drew hundreds of former U.S.S. students, including guests from the United States and Australia. The U.S.S band played thrilling rendition’s of Micheal Jackson hits and Adele BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard songs.

Council talks Pickering Airport BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

UXBRIDGE: News of progress on the Pickering Airport was a topic of discussion around the Uxbridge Council bench this week, with another meeting on the matter taking place in Pickering tonight (June 27). The development returned to the spotlight earlier this month, after Finance Minister and Whitby MP Jim Flaherty made the surprise announcement that the plan would be moving ahead during a speaking engagement. A meeting by community organization Land Over Landings was held last week in response to the minister’s announcement. Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast

told councillors that another meeting on the airport will take place tonight at Cedarglen Golf Course in Pickering, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. While the development has drawn criticism from Uxbridge residents regarding the potential impacts on the township from increased local air traffic, Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor expressed caution toward picking a side at this point, adding that she wants to see excess rural property set aside for the project be used for farmland. “There’s nothing to talk about at this point because e us said nothing has been Osaid,” H the mayor. “Hopefully there en Opmeeting when will be another there is something to talk

Caesarea gets rolling

Council has given the green light to construct a skateboard park in Caesarea, in Putsey Park, as long as a municipal Trillium Grant (which is underway) is allocated. “I’m one hundred percent for doing this project right,” said Mayor Mercier. “We should look to use cement for safety and durability.” Money for the non-profit project will come from the Ontario Ministry of Culture’s Trillium Grant. Approximately $20,000 has been raised by the community so far.

about. This will go through whether anyone wants it or not. But as a council, we have to make sure the remaining excess lands go to agricultural uses.”

Cobalt and crashed into the ditch. Police said the 39-year-old driver, the lone occupant of the vehicle, died as a result of the injuries sustained in the collision. Police have not released the woman’s name. The OPP are continuing to investigate the collision. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Provincial Constable Lamont from the Whitby OPP Detachment at 905-668-3388.

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HITTING THE TRAILS: The Uxbridge BIA was among the participants in a recent event organized by the Region of Durham highlighting Uxbridge’s renowned trail system. The morning incorporated an art show and local shopping into a tour of the township’s many trails. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Economic action plan to be implemented F RO M PAG E 1

While the latest version of the plan generated some brief discussion at Scugog Council last week, in Uxbridge it received the same criticisms as did the draft earlier this spring, in particular the emphasis on the creation of future government agencies to aid businesses. Ms. Rutherford explained that such programs would be funded at the provincial level. “I have a mixed review of the plan,”

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said Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle. “A lot of work has gone into it and there are some good tangibles, but a lot of government speak in some of these action plans. I don’t know what they mean or would entail. Who pays for these programs and what evidence is there that these programs will meet goals in plan? We need to make the system easier rather than give them another map.” Other criticisms were leveled at just what accomplishments the plan

will achieve in terms of business creation. While she did not provide specific responses to those queries, Ms. Rutherford stressed that the plan is a “living document,” explaining that actions will be tweaked as the strategy progresses and that the four main directives will interlock with each other. The plan will now be implemented at the municipal and Regional level, with quarterly updates on its annual progress.

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Monitoring for WNV begins in Durham

TORCH RUN RETURNS: The annual Durham Police Torch Run for Special Olympics returned to Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock last Tuesday (June 18), an annual tradition joining local police and students to raise money for Special Olympics. More than $1,100 was raised in the North Durham leg of the run. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

DURHAM: Durham Region Health Department has started West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance activities for the 2013 season. The Health Department uses indicators such as adult and larval mosquito surveillance to determine the risk of WNV for area residents. To help reduce the potential of mosquito larvae around your home, the Health Department recommends removing or covering all standing water. In addition, the following steps should be taken to help minimize potential breeding sites for mosquitoes. Chlorinate rain barrels or cover them with mosquito screening. Drain water from areas such as pools and chair covers, and containers such as ceramic pots, wading pools, bird baths, planters, etc. Check that roof gutters are clear and drain properly. Clean and properly maintain swimming pools and outdoor hot tubs. Remove all unused tires from your property. Ensure that drainage ditches are not backed up.

The Health Department also advises residents to take the following precautions to help reduce the possibility of being exposed to WNV: Wear shoes, socks and light-coloured clothing with long sleeves and full-length pants when outside, especially during evening, night time or dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Use insect repellent containing DEET on exposed skin, following Health Canada’s safety tips on using personal insect repellents. More information on using insect repellents containing DEET can be found in Health Canada’s pamphlet “Safety Tips on Using Personal Insect Repellent” at www.pmra-arla.gc.ca/english/ consum/insectrepellents-e.html. Ensure doors and windows have screens that are tight fitting and in good repair. Keep grass, shrubs and hedges trimmed. Turn over compost piles regularly. Throughout the summer, the Health Department will conduct a number of activities to monitor WNV concerns across the Region,

Fire department review to get underway F RO M PAG E 1

Added Mayor Mercier: “This is a big financial item and a huge concern for safety. I was concerned about both cost and time, but through our review we have decided to go with the higher quality consultant.” The item garnered significant discussion from councillors, particularly regarding the price increase. During the discussion, Ward 1 Councillor Larry Corrigan made a friendly amendment that council reduce the cost to the original $40,000, to save money and to prevent other bidders from coming forward with an appeal. Subsequently, Ward 4 Councillor Wilma Wotten motioned to make a friendly amendment to Councillor Corrigan’s amendment, to maintain the deadline of the operational review for December. Both amendments were voted down. Ward 2 Councillor John Hancock had questions about the fairness of this decision. “Obviously Dillon chose to ignore the $40,000 figure and come up with a figure of $50,000,” said Councillor Hancock. “What would the other

groups do if they had an extra $10,000 to play with?” Ward 5 Councillor Howard Danson raised concerns that increased time and money do not mean an increase in quality. “Powell did the last couple reviews, and in the report it indicates that Powell and Dillon are not very far apart,” said Councillor Danson. “In my years doing operational reviews, if I was told I was to spend six months with a fire service that had six full time staff and 55 volunteers and two stations, I couldn’t figure out what

to do.... I have serious concerns over this decision, I think that the time line is way too long, and $50,000 is far too much money.” Chief Miller announced the review shortly after the

township received notice in February of a provincial arbitrator’s award to local full-time firefighters, following months of negotiation.

including implementing an adult mosquito-trapping program, a larval mosquito surveillance program and a larviciding program. For more information on WNV

and the Health Department’s surveillance activities, please call the Health Department’s Environmental Help Line at 905-7233818 or 1-888-777-9613.

Charges in Brock fatal BROCK: Durham police have arrested and charged a 25-year-old Wasaga Beach man in connection with a fatal motorcycle collision in Beaverton last month. Last Thursday (June 20), police arrested the man following a lengthy investigation into the collision, which claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman. Brandon Carreira, 25, of Wasaga Beach, faces numerous charges, including impaired and dangerous driving causing death. The accused was held for a bail hearing. The collision took place on the evening of May 27, when a Yamaha motorcycle operated by Mr. Carreira allegedly struck a guardrail on Simcoe St. near Harbour Park Cres. in Beaverton. Police allege that the vehicle was travelling at a high speed before colliding with the rail.

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NORTH DURHAM Tuesday, May 14 to Tuesday, August 27 Cruisin’ Classics Car Club cruise-ins (weather-permitting), 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Emmanuel Community Church, 1689 Reach St., Port Perry. Special dates: June 18 - Paper Drive; Aug. 27 - Appreciation Night and Food Drive (rain date Sept. 3). For information, call 905-435-5408 or visit cruisinclassics.blogspot.ca. Tuesday, July 2 Pine Ridge Garden Club Flower, Rose & Vegetable Show, Pot-Luck Picnic, Speaker Eleanor Todd “All uses for Dandelions”, Nestleton Hall, Nestleton 6:30, meeting 7:30 infor.986-5330 July 3 - August 31 “Open Doors” - St Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S. in Uxbridge, will provide free guided tours of this beautiful local Church built by local craftsmen in the 1880’s. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1 – 3 PM. Free cold drinks. Thursday, July 4 Strawberry Social Dinner – hosted annually by district Women’s Institutes - is at Scugog Community Centre on Reach Road at 6pm.Tickets available at the door: adults $10, children 6 and under free, children 7 – 12 $5.00. Gather up family and friends for a meal and entertainment and help support the W.I. 4 H Scholarship Fund. Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21 Pearl Gardens in Greenbank open to visitors, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 18 Pearl Dr. Free admission, potted daylilies available for sale. Visit www.pearlgardens.ca for more information. Wednesday, July 24 Island music on the Island - steel drum band performing at Port Perry Baptist Church, 2210 Hwy. 7A, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 26 Mount Pleasant Womens Institute Hall, 2432 County Road # 10 welcomes Don Maynard a Champion Gardener - Kitchen Designer - Master Carpenter and Andy Harjula a retired tree planter. Pre-registration is required, because of limited space. The workshops are at 3 pm; 4 pm or 5 pm. Register at: andyharjula@ gmail.com or at 705-277-1825. This is an opportunity to learn how to grow multiple varieties of fruit on a single tree. Good Will offering to the Women’s Institute will be appreciated or a donation of used children’s soccer shoes etc. for children in Belize, Central America. The workshop is held simultaneously with the Farmers Market, at the same location. Sunday, July 28 Sunderland Cemetery annual Decoration Day service, 2 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair. In case of bad weather the service will be held at St. Andrew’s Church in Sunderland. Everyone welcome. Items for Happenings? Let us know. bwolfe@thestandardnewspaper.ca North Durham Happenings is a community service of The Standard reserved for Charitable and Non-Profit events. We endeavour to run all eligible items in the order which they are received.

EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Congratulations to our graduating grade 6 students at Epsom who had their grad ceremony last Friday afternoon. Epsom Public School would like to thank all the volunteers who helped them this past year. A special congratulations and thank you goes out to Wendy Meek who was chosen as Volunteer of the year, Wendy cleaned up the front Epsom flower bed, removing dead bushes, bringing in some rocks and transplanting hostas. The front has never looked so good. Best Wishes to Miss Douglas, our kindergarten ECE, and Miss Goldmintz, our PLC morning teacher, as they

move on to new adventures. We also wish Ms. Ford-Decuhna, our Vice-Principal, all the best as she travels to a new school next year. They will all be missed. We will be missing many of our teachers next year as they head up to Greenbank P.S. Best Wishes to Mrs. Glazier, Mrs. Conley, Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Korry. Epsom just keeps getting smaller. Goodwood is hosting a ham and salad lunch at Goodwood United church on June 27, at noon. $8 a person. There will be a strawberry supper on Monday, July 1 at Utica Memory Hall from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short Happy Anniversary to Bill & Shirley Barr who will celebrate 60 years of marriage on June 27. Get well wishes to Marion Short of Lindsay who has been in hospital. Marion is a former Seagraver. Lori Cannon introduced Enid DeCoe, a wonderful storyteller from Courtice. Keith Puckrin presented Bette and Len Somerville with a thank you gift for the use of their property for the Churchyard sale. June 28 - 7:30 p.m. Joan Lee is having a free concert with her students at Seagrave Church.

July 13 - 6 p.m. Miller Memorial Church presents Christmas In July, Turkey & Meatball Buffet with all the fixins, door prizes, Christmas Carols. To reserve a seat, please call 705-7862179 or e-mail millermemorial@hotmail.com for more information. July 28 - 1.00 p.m. Fun Day of Golf at Crestwood Golf Course. Golf and steak dinner $35, dinner only $15 each. Call Rick 905-985-8383 to register. Aug. 19 to 23 Seagrave Church’s summer camp for children aged 4 to 12 years. Cost is $10 each or $25 per

family. Please call 985-3595 for more information or for pre-registration. There will be crafts, puppets, songs, games, snacks and lots of fun. There will be no Sunday services at Seagrave Church on July 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4 for summer vacation. Services will resume August 11. Greenbank Church will be open during this period if you wish to attend their services. If you have items for this column, please e-mail mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com or phone 905-985-9921.

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling So, just who was the mystery guest at Zephyr UCW? None other than our own Rev. Diane in her persona as “The Gardener” - definitely a hit with ladies from other communities! Congratulations to Brent Smalley who passed his Grade 8 music exams with a 98 per cent in theory and 86 per cent in practical; he has composed and recorded another song. Grace Risebrough excelled once more in Highland Dancing, gaining a silver medal. Congratulations to all those who graduated from whatever level of education and best wishes as you move steadily upward. The Bag of Books for a Buck sale at Zephyr library did well, garnering $95. Leah Osterman will be conducting “Zumba for kids” at the Missionary church in the coming weeks and baseball started at Zephyr on Sunday, 23. Mary Dube and Brian Larter headlined Friday at the Foster; a great show as always.

Both Zephyr and Sandford UC councils met earlier this week preparing for summer. I spent four days at Pearl Lake with brother Jerry and wife Joan, travelling to the Bruce and other places of natural interest, the most exciting finds being a showy orchid, an osprey on her nest, a snapping turtle laying eggs and two kinds of snakes many had never seen before, as well as dragonflies and butterflies. On Friday I was pleased to attend the graduation of my granddaughter Sarah Clarke from her two-year Police Foundations course at Durham College. Best wishes for better health go to, among others, Bud Doucette, Jean Rynard and Ross Risebrough, still coping with a cast. Best wishes also to George Meek who suffered a serious accident while riding a motor bike.

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Congratulations to our newly-inducted Lions, John Ashmore and Brian Mountjoy. They were inducted into Lionism by our Zone Chair Jim Preston at last Wednesday’s dinner meeting. Extra hands will be most helpful at the Tractor Pull next weekend as we fire up the barbecues once again. Our new Board of Directors takes over on July 1st as we begin our new Lions year with Lion Carter Roberts as incoming president. This past year has been a significant one for our Lions Clubs Interna-

tional Foundation as they have funded disaster relief efforts around the world, including the flooding in Minden and Calgary. It should be noted that when you make a donation to LCIF, 100% of that donation goes to the project; no monies are ever skimmed off the top for administrative costs. In addition, millions of children received measles vaccinations when the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s challenge grant was met. We celebrated the vision screening of more than 16,000,000 children through 10 years of our Sight

for Kids partnership with Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. Students are learning positive life skills in 81 countries as Lions Quest continues to expand globally. We look forward to continued service both in our community and globally as we live the Lion’s motto: We Serve. Watch for news of the annual Musicians Corn Roast in August on McKee Road in Blackstock. Once again the Port Perry Lions and our Blackstock Lions will partner on the food booth for this event.

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SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson Our Sunderland firefighters made us proud this past week. On Friday, June 21, seven firefighters were recognized in a touching ceremony, Survivor Day 2013, at the Ajax Convention Centre. They, along with many from all over Durham Region, including police, fire, ambulance (EMS) and 911 personnel were awarded the Lightning Bolt Pin for their efforts in saving heart attack victims. Many cardiac sur-

vivors and their families joined in the celebration. Sunderland Firemen that were recognized were, Captain Glen Lindensmith, Acting Captain Chad Wilson, Captain Dennis Teefy, District Chief Stan Wilson, and Firefighters Shawn Hargreaves and Les Smith and Ian Graydon. Congratulations to all for saving a life in Sunderland! July 2 to 5 is VIBE, Vacation Bible School at Sunderland United Church, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

There is no charge for this camp and the children always have a lot of fun and learn a lot as well. The famous Beef and Berry Bash at St. Andrew’s United Church was a huge success! The weather was perfect and the church community did their darndest to make it the best ever. Good work everyone and to the weather man as well! Firefighters save hearts and homes. ~Author Unknown

GREENBANK by Mary-Jean Till Greenbank Lions Club hosted the annual Greenbank and district Volunteer Award Night. On Wednesday, June 19 at the hall, President Larry Doble welcomed all, and noted eight new members have joined the club. The Lloyd and Marion Lee Award was presented to Brian and Janice Lee by Lion Nancy Dempsey who highlighted their community contributions. The Greenbank Youth Puppeteer group, with leader Brian Jones, received the Community Achievement Award from presenter Lion Terry Crawford. Seventeen Youth Lions Awards of the Year went to Leanna Baker and Linda Piture, congratulations to all the above for many hours of volunteering in church and community. Greeting from the Township came from Mayor Mercier and Ward One representative Larry Carrigan. From Greenbank/Epsom public schools, farewell to Vice-Principal Ms. Linda Ford - DeCunha and Mrs. Mance, and welcome in September to new Viceprincipal Mr. Clint Killeen. Ms. Ford Decuhna will begin her new placement as Vice-Principal at Sir John A. MacDonald P.S. in Pickering. Mrs. Mance heads to Robert Munsch P.S. The new grove of seven native trees has been planted in the back school yard, along with six sitting rocks and mulch, a result of the hard work of the SCC with Karen David, environmental representative. Year end activities include, June 26 - Talent Show and Goodbye Assembly and reports go home, June 27 - last day of school year with regular dismissal. Have a safe and happy summer!

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, June 30 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH

could call me to let me know when you are having your Annual Family Fun Day/Picnic, I would appreciate it. Don’t forget anyone doing any late spring/ summer cleaning - if you have any clothing you no longer want there is a clothing drop box located at the Mississauga’s of Scugog First Nation, Health and Resource Centre, 22600 Island Rd. The drop box is for O V E R T (Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, June 30 10 a.m. Morning Service

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, June 30, 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome.

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

Sunday, June 30 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

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

COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

SUNDAY SERVICES 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Worship

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES SUNDAY, June 30

and Nestleton United churches will be closed for the month of July while the minister is on vacation. Services will be usual as of next Sunday, June 30. Also mark your calendars for the Open House celebrating Arnold and Jean Williams’ 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 27, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Nestleton Hall. Do be advised that the last Commencement Exercises for Cartwright Highschool will be held on Wednesday, beginning at 6 p.m. at the CCPS gym. David and Ingrid Larmer are walking around with big smiles as they became first-time grandparents with the arrival of a baby boy. Born to their son, Robert and his wife Kaitlyn of Blackstock. Congratulations to you all.

Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship

593 Alma St., Port Perry,

Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net Tuesday - 7:30 p.m. Youth Meeting Tuesday to Thursday - 4-7 p.m. After school program “HEARTBEAT” for ages 12-17 Friday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Revival Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES

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

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

(Anglican Church of Canada)

Rev. John Anderson

266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com 6th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, June 30 10 a.m. Communion

Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. A contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment.

Staff: Dr. Fred Penney, Lead Pastor Scott Manuel, Youth Pastor Brenna Cruickshank, Children’s Ministry Director 1680 Reach Street. - 905-985-4441 website: www.emmanuelcc.ca Emmanuel Community Church: ‘Reaching up to God; Reaching out to our Community,’

Sunday School and Nursery available

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux Call to worship was by Michelle Hofman and a warm and friendly welcome went out to all, We would like to send out thanks to Cheryl Helm for providing the refreshment for the time for fellowship, we would also like to Thank you to Rev Michelle Hofman for her ministry on Sunday Morning. There was a JNAC meeting Sunday afternoon. If someone from Sunrise Beach Association

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

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801

BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly A large crowd enjoyed the delicious strawberry supper prepared by the United Church and served at the rec centre on Sunday evening. Of course, much visiting was also enjoyed. A few residents have said that there was a cougar spotted Saturday afternoon, near the Church St./West Quarter Line intersection. A good crowd attended the decoration service at Devitts Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. Paul Arculus took the group on a walk through the cemetery. Many from the Blackstock area attended the annual decoration service at PineGrove cemetery in Prince Albert on Sunday afternoon. Mark your calendars that Blackstock

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Team) a non profit organization which depends solely on donations. Happy Birthdays this week goes out to: Peggy Johnson (29), and Beatrice Marsden (29). Happy Birthday to anyone I may have missed. I can be reached at by phone 905-985-7662 or by e-mail at jc.lesaux@ me.com. Please remember I would like to receive the news by 6 p.m. on Sunday evenings

HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m. Mid-week programs for youth and adults! 14480 Old Simcoe Rd. (Between 7A and Prince Albert) 905-985-9307 hopechurch@powergate.ca www.hopeforportperry.ca

A PLACE OF HOPE!

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, June 30 Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 a.m. Morning Service Children’s time with 9:15 a.m. service

Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Morning Service Everyone is Welcome Children’s time with 11 a.m. service

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

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EDITORIAL From the ground up A presentation of the North Durham Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan making the rounds at local councils recently once again underscores the importance of sewage allocation in rural municipalities. The strategy outlines the numerous ways in which to expand the local economy, including a focus on youth engagement, encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit and continually building a strong rural identity. Those needs and wants, although concisely and accurately identified, should come as no surprise to residents. We need jobs, and as Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier pointed out in a recent discussion, jobs of all skill/income levels. We also need housing, once again, geared to every income bracket. But to foster development, you also need development capability, which is a polite way of saying sewage allocation. What good are jobs if there’s nowhere to work? Similarly, what good is housing if there’s nowhere to build? Unless provincial land-use policy changes dramatically, rural municipalities like those comprising North Durham will not expand indefinitely. As a recent report detailing the overall economic strategy suggests, North Durham, by 2031, represent only 1.5 per cent of the Region’s ever-growing total population, down from 8.5 per cent as calculated in 2011. However, there’s definitely room for more growth, and that growth starts from the ground up.

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A letter to the ‘poop fairy’ To the Editor,

A thank you to perfect strangers To the Editor,

This letter is to the person who, on Aldred Dr. on Scugog Island, walks their dog, takes the time to pick the discarded droppings into a bag, then blatantly drops the bag on the ground for the ‘poop fairy’ to pick up. You know who you are so kindly finish the job! It is disgusting to see these filled bags lying on the street after having been run over by cars and mashed onto the ground. Please have some regards for your neighbours and children on the street and save them from having to clean off their feet or bicycle wheels when returning home. If anyone sees them in action, perhaps it would be an idea to simply drop these bags on the offenders doorstep. Jean Hirlehy Scugog

Recently, as I was doing my grocery shopping, I was back-ended by a young gentleman bringing out a supply of food stuffs on a lift truck. I felt an excruciating pain in the back of my left ankle, where he had hit me. The young man immediately came to my support. In answer to his question, “are you alright?” I answered that I felt faint and nauseous and needed to find a place to sit.

He left to go find help. In the meantime, a lady doing her grocery shopping happened upon me leaning on my cart and apparently bleeding. Turns out the was a nurse at Port Perry Hospital. She asked if I was alright, and when I answered “No” she immediately accosted another store employee for assistance. I finally headed towards the pharmacy department, where I found a chair to sit on. The pharmacist arrived, offering assistance.

The friendly nurse is still standing by and offering support. A firefighter comes by, offering assistance, as he is an EMS supporter. Several employees arrive and my ankle is bandaged to stop the flow of blood. An ambulance is called. I am provided with a phone number by a employee in the event that I need a drive home, or to my vehicle. I am a recent widow and I live alone. I have no one to rely on in case of

some such incident. My heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone involved... The friendly nurse, the firefighter, the pharmacist and all the ever so helpful Vos employees. It is re-assurance to feel that one person, alone in her life, can yet depend on her fellow citizens, strangers though they may be, for support and assistance. Thank you all! Nicole Choquette Scugog

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Dragon Flies festival a roaring success To the Editor, Perfect weather conditions, the enthusiasm of 1,200 paddlers, more than 120 volunteers and numerous visitors at Palmer Park in Port Perry resulted in another very successful Dragon Flies Dragon Boat Festival. At the end of the Festival Day pledge submissions totalled more than $130,000. Funds raised will go towards increasing breast cancer awareness, providing support programs and assisting breast cancer survivors in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in four local hospitals namely Ross Memorial Hospital in the City of Kawartha Lakes; Lakeridge Health in Port Perry; Uxbridge Cottage Hospital; and the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre in Oshawa. Dignitaries from the local municipalities paid tribute to The Dragon Flies for staging this community event and recognized the superb effort of The Dragon Flies to “slay the dragon” in the fight against breast cancer. All funds raised stay in the local municipalities of Durham Region and the City of Kawartha Lakes. During the Breast Cancer Ceremony, breast cancer survivors from the rafted boats, as well as paddlers and visitors from the shores, tossed carna-

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tions into Lake Scugog. Songs of dedication completed the moving tribute to those who have lost their battle to breast cancer, to show support to those who are currently undergoing treatment, and to celebrate those who have survived. The Chestmates from Kingston captured the Kawartha Breast Cancer Survivor Race Challenge for the breast cancer survivor teams. The Scugog Womens Hockey Sistoars

topped the all-female division, and the Lear Dock Knockers claimed top honours in the mixed crew division. Canterbury Silver Dragons was the highest pledge donor team. The top individual pledge donor was Neil Simpson from the Canterbury Silver Dragons. Second and third pledge donor teams were Paddlers with Purpose and Scugog Womens Hockey Sistoars respectively. Second and third

place individual pledge donors were Lorraine Nesbitt from Paddlers with Purpose and Cecylia Barr from the Life Savers. Best Dressed team honours went to the Dragon but not Sagg’n team from Port Perry and the Tonsil Toss team chant winner was Deseret Dippers from Oshawa. More festival results will soon be available at www.thedtragonflies.org. The Dragon Flies

Toyota to Ford: thank you! To the Editor, I just want to make a public thank you to Taylor Ford in Port Perry. In the afternoon of May 6, my husband and I were travelling from our home in Stirling, Ontario to Pearson Airport, via our daughter’s home in Aurora, for a flight to Europe, when we developed car trouble near Taylor Ford. The management and staff made a quick diagnosis of our problem, made room for our vehicle in their busy service department, made the necessary

repairs and sent us on our way in a remarkably short time, considering the gravity of the problem. We were treated with professionalism and respect. I just want the folks in Port Perry and surrounding area to know what a great business they have in their midst. P.S. We were driving a Toyota! Thank you, Taylor Ford. Wayne and Marilyn Tripp Stirling, Ontario

Education in music Thanks to my children’s ongoing fascination with musical instruments, tempered by regular sing-alongs at their daycare, father has been prompted to reveal the amateur-musician aspect of his pre-family past. There is one little problem, however. Being polite and living in close proximity to others limits your noise-making options (if you’re a jerk, none of this matters and you’ll practice your Gene Krupa-meets-Mick Harris impersonation until the wee hours of the morn’ on the drum kit placed against your neighbour’s bedroom wall). Having neither the space nor privacy required for an amplified instrument, I recently dug out one of those other options - a classical guitar that has not seen any use/tuning/new strings in many years. Dragged out of my parents’ storage room into the sunlight, dust and cobwebs clung desperately to the lid of the casket/case like they do as Bela Lugosi rises from vampiric slumber. Until now, classical guitar didn’t seem so morbid to me. I can’t rid myself of this beast - in addition to being a quiet(er) music maker for apartment dwellers, the guitar marks a milestone. Being paid for with the fi-

Last week, the McGuinty/Wynne government announced it is reducing its green energy deal with Samsung by an estimated $3.7 billion. The commitment for renewable energy projects under the revised contracts will be cut from 2,500 megawatts to 1,369 megawatts. This announcement is further proof that the provincial government’s energy policy is a dismal failure, Nipissing MPP and PC Energy Critic, Vic Fedeli, said following the announcement. Even under the new terms, we’ll be paying rich subsidies for nearly 500 industrial wind turbines, he observed. The re-negotiation of the Samsung contract is a confirmation of what the Official Opposition has been saying all along. We have warned that FIT-subsidized renewable energy is driving up hydro costs for Ontario families and businesses. Ontario’s electricity rates have more than doubled in the past decade, and we’ve paid our neighbours billions of dollars to take our surplus power. In doing so, we are actually helping jurisdictions outside Ontario compete against Ontario for jobs and investment. As a former Energy Critic, I know the McGuinty government, and now the Wynne government, has made a shambles of the energy file, both in terms of cost and supply. We must keep in mind the importance of our Durham Riding and Durham Region as a centre of excellence for energy. With facilities such as two nuclear plants, the OPG training facility and energy sector research/ education at UOIT, Durham Region is an industry leader in energy. The provincial government needs to answer many questions about the terms of the re-negotiated Samsung agreement and what the costs will be to taxpayers and electricity customers. Celebrating Canada It is my privilege to wish you a Happy Canada Day. This year, we celebrate the 146th anniversary of confederation with special events at communities throughout Durham Riding and across Ontario. It is a time to reflect on the values of strong communities and individual freedoms that we share as Canadians. This is also an occasion to honour our Canadian heritage and traditions. At the same time, we celebrate the vast resources, opportunities and potential for the future that is represented by our land and our citizens. Wherever you observe Canada Day, please accept my best wishes for a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

A Thousand Monkeys nal paycheque from a part-time supermarket job that ended on a bad note (sorry!), it’s a wooden souvenir of a time gone by and a silver lining in a cloud of post-secondary career confusion. I was surprised all six strings were still intact, although this changed shortly after attempting to tune the instrument. We were soon down to four (E, A, B, and E, if you’re keeping track and wondering what kind of sound can be made), their broken friends ‘D’ and ‘G’ flapping uselessly as little more than diversions for otherwise-lazy housecats with a distinctly un-catlike taste for nickle-plated nylon. This resulted in a long-overdue trip to a music store in search of strings and picks. I haven’t set foot in a music store in many years, since before our first child at least. It’s somewhat ironic that they are now accompanying me there. Thankfully, a cardboard cutout of a dinosaur/ Godzilla understudy playing a wicked-looking Flying V was the bigger draw for two little kids than the expanse of expensive instruments and equipment lining the walls. ‘Guitar strings’ are in fact now referred to as ‘dinosaur strings’ in our house, despite no representation

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of a dinosaur on the packaging. The trip also served as an educational session in different instruments. As we entered the drum room (a.k.a. the most expensive section of a music store and the one that draws the most attention from kids), my daddy-sense went into overdrive. Visions of Animal from The Muppets destroying a $5,000 kit and my Visa card subsequently screaming in terror before disintegrating ran through my frenzied mind. “What’s that little drum set?” Norah asks. “It’s a jazz kit - it sounds differently than regular size drums,” I reply. “Is it for little kids to play?” she queries. “No - it’s too expensive for that,” comes my response. “Waaaaay too expensive. Please don’t touch that. In fact, please don’t touch anything in here. At all. Pretend you’re a tree.” An hour later, she was sleeping like a log.

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Thursday, June 27, 2013 • 11 G R A N D OPENING: Mark and Leeahann Willes cut the ribbon at Mark Willes Automotive, which recently opened its doors in Port Perry. The new business is located at 1511 Reach St. (Unit 2), offering parts and service to all makes and models. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

Fore Scugog youth grant tees off The Fore Scugog Youth Initiative Grant Program is now accepting submissions for funding requests for the annual distribution. Please note that submissions will be received until 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. Each year the Township of Scugog hosts the Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament raising funds for youth initiatives in Scugog. Last year’s tournament was a success and funds from the 2012 event will be awarded at the 2013 Fore

Scugog Charity Golf Tournament on September 26 at Oakridge Golf Club. If you know of a Scugog Youth Initiative (youth group or individual) that requires funding, visit the Township of Scugog website (www.scugog.ca) for details regarding this program. The following criteria were established for distribution of the funds: Individual recipients must be a resident of the Township of Scugog; recipients must be 18 years of age or younger;

where a group is the recipient, it must be a recognized organization in the Township of Scugog. Submissions are to be mailed to: The Township of Scugog, Golf Proceeds Committee - Confidential, 181 Perry St., PO Box 780, Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7. For information on the 2013 Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament as a sponsor or golfer please contact Lisa Fitton by e-mail at lfitton@scugog.ca or by phone at 905-985-7346 ext. 116.

Mutual fund costs in Canada and U.S. comparable: study A recent study by two highly respected research firms shows that owning mutual funds costs about the same in Canada and the U.S. In both countries, the cost (excluding taxes) is around two per cent. This research is significant. In the past, comparisons between the two countries did not recognize some key differences in how the costs are packaged. In Canada, the costs of the product and of the advisor’s time and support are all included together in the “Management Expense Ratio”, which investors can find on their quarterly statements. In the U.S., many investors pay a separate fee to their advisors, and this fee-for-advice is not included in the socalled “total expense ratio” shown on their quarterly statements. Therefore, if you compare the cost on the quarterly statements from both countries, the Canadian number will always look higher because the U.S. number doesn’t include all of the costs. Are fees higher when they are charged separately? The research found that many U.S. investors who pay for advice separately are paying more than they used to pay when the fees were included in the total charges. First-time investors and small to medium- investors are likely to pay much more for advice when it is charged separately, rather than as part of the

product package. The existing Canadian model serves investors well because they can easily identify their total costs and easily compare costs across funds. Do separate fees mean more – or less – advice? Unbundling of fees may lead to what experts call a “serious advice gap.” A survey of more than 2,000 adults in Britain found that charging separately for advice was prompting many people to stop seeking advice. As a result, many advisors in Britain are focusing on serving wealthier clients. Some experts predict that up to 5.5 million investors — 11% of the population — will not have access to advice as a result. Why is financial advice important? Credible research shows that having an advisor causes people to be more disciplined about their savings. This produces much better financial results for the investor. The difference can be as much as 2.5 times more wealth for people with advisors, compared to people that do not receive investing advice. Without the discipline to save that is reinforced by having an advisor, people will save less, and they may not have enough for

retirement, leaving them dependent on government programs. Average and small investors will be affected the most. - Courtesy of News Canada

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SCUGOG: Progress on a proposed time-share resort for Scugog Island is moving ahead slowly, as councillors recently discussed a staff report detailing the latest study on the proposal. A report and presentation to Scugog Council

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from planning consultant Jim Dyment outlined the plan’s progress, which will ultimately see a 70-unit hotel/convention centre along with 160 time-share units constructed along the Lake Scugog shoreline at 138 Portview Rd. The project was initially proposed in 2005. Councillors passed an amendment of the township’s Official Plan submitted by developer Marsh Forest Group, which will now go to Durham Region planning staff for approval. Mr. Dyment said that a list of 23 items requested by the township will be considered by the developer in the approval process, including plans for a public walkway along the lakeshore from the resort to Port Perry, docking facilities for watercraft and improvements to surrounding infrastructure including reconstruction of

Portview Rd. “Clearly after nine years,” said Mr. Dyment,” there’s still a lot of work left to do in this development.” According to Mr. Dyment, the project is now slightly smaller, featuring 70 timeshare units instead of the original 80 proposed. The development is expected to generate approximately $42,000 in annual property taxes for the township, said Mr. Dyment, based on an assessment of $8 million. Councillors and staff also discussed where the development fits into Scugog’s accommodation needs. A 2007 hotel study for the township, which concluded that Scugog could not support a new hotel, drew much criticism from the former council. However, much has transpired in the intervening years, as acknowledged by staff and councillors this

week. “Our hotel study was six years ago – a lot has changed since then,” said Scugog CAO Bev Hendry, explaining that at the time of the study, the Railroad House hotel was still standing (the building was demolished in 2009 and replaced with Shoppers Drug Mart Port Perry’s new location) and the eastern extension of Hwy. 407 across Durham had not yet begun. Regional Councillor Bobbie Drew added that since the last hotel study, the Skye Motel north of Greenbank was destroyed by fire in 2008. She also noted that a developer would be unlikely to continue investing in a project that would not be profitable. “This company has invested millions - we can assume they know what they’re doing,” said Councillor Drew.

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Canada Day Celebrating 145 Years. Strong And Free! John R. O’Toole, MPP Durham Constituency Office: 75 King St. E., Bowmanville ON L1C 1N4 (905) 697-1501 / 1-800-661-2433 john.otooleco@pc.ola.org www.johnotoolempp.com

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ELGIN PARK Elgin Park will come alive on Friday night when the township presents their Canada Day celebration. The festivities get underway at 5 p.m. and there are many activities available throughout the night. Admission to the event is payable through donations at the entry gates, and some notable Uxbridge residents will be on hand to greet residents as they make their way into the park. Starting at dusk, what promises to be Uxbridge’s largest ever fireworks display will light up the night sky over Uxbridge. “There will be lots of fun activities for kids and the entire family,” Ward 3 Councillor Pat Mikuse told The Standard. “Every year we try and improve on the Canada Day experience, and our committee works had all year long to bring the best possible Canada Day celebration to Uxbridge.” Among the many events taking place are special appearances from Superman and Bellybutton the Clown, an interactive animal show from Zoo to You and other entertainment options for the whole family. Alpacas will also be on display and there will also be horse and wagon rides throughout the night. Kids in attendance will have the chance to express their creative side in the Kid’s Craft Building which will be open throughout the evening. Young people will also be able to let off some steam in the jumping castle. On Monday night come out to Elgin Park and celebrate Canada’s 146th birthday with the Uxbridge community.

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Jasmin Reville, (right) with Kent Farndale, (left), received the Kent Farndale bursary for the arts, on June 18, the 21st anniversary of the bursary. Jasmin started dancing when she was seven and at age 13, pursued her dream professionally by training with groups such as the national ballet of Canada. She is currently going to York University and upon graduation plans to continue her dance passion. The bursary is to assist anyone in Scugog who is involved in the arts, and wishes to further their expertise. If anyone is interested in applying for next year’s bursary, information can be found on the Scugog Memorial Public Library web site or at the desk. SUBMITTED PHOTO

New author signing first book today in Uxbridge NORTH DURHAM: A local elementary school teacher is the latest author to take on the fantasy genre, with a new book to be released this week Robin M VanDerVleuten will be unveiling her new book ‘Keepers of the Fairy Moon’ with two signing events this month - one on Thursday, June 27, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Blue Heron Books in Uxbridge, followed by another on Saturday, June 29, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Books Galore and More in Port Perry. The fantasy novel centres on an evil force threatening the balance of a small town and its spiritual inhabitants of werewolves and fairies, in which choices are made and loyalties are questioned. Sketches of the characters and a map of the fictional town of Westlin included in the book help the readers to make a stronger connection to the story. Ms. VanDerVleuten also used the book in teaching her students at St. Joseph Catholic School in Uxbridge, educating them about the publishing process. Keepers of the Fairy Moon is available for order from friesenpress.com/bookstore, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble. It is also available for order from most book retailers as well as electronically for Kindle, Google, Nook, iTunes and Kobo. Robin M VanDerVleuten’s love of reading stemmed from her childhood where she read as a way to travel to different worlds, while living in a small remote town in northern Labrador. She uses her love of reading and telling stories as a means of encouraging her students to emulate authors’ styles and to develop their own unique style of writing as well. Robin has been an elementary school teacher for 23 years and lives with her family in Seagrave.

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Port Perry Power surges in Belleville tournament CRAIG VENNING Special to The Standard

Last weekend, the Port Perry Power Squirt team travelled to Belleville to compete in their invitational tournament. In Port’s first game, they faced a tough Napanee Express team. In the first at bat Evan Beger got on base with a two out walk. Owen Robertson then hit a line drive to the gap to score Berger for the first run of the game. In the bottom of the first, Napanee was able to get a couple runs across the plate after a couple of hits and a Port Perry error. It was a pitchers’ battle with no more runs until top of the fifth inning, when Robertson hit another hard line drive to the outfield for a lead off triple. Ethan Venning then cashed him in with a hit to tie up the game 2-2. Some great defense by infielders Ben MacLeod and Robertson kept the scored tied. Napanee took the lead 3-2 in the bottom of the sixth with a couple back to back hits. Some great defensive plays by King and Ben Eizenga on the infield shut down the Napanee charge again. In Port’s last at bat, Shayne King reached base on an infield hit. Robertson knocked in King to tie the game with a double to the outfield. Venning and Chase O’Halleron then had patient atbats and drew back-to-back walks to load the bases. Jaxon Melin then knocked in two more runs with a line drive to give Port a 5-3 lead. Napanee was able to get one in the bottom of the seventh but the final score was 5-4 for the Power. Chase O’Halleron got the win on the mound with 10 strikeouts. Ports next opponent was Springbrook. Unfortunately, the team came up flat and lost 8-0 with many errors in the game. In the elimination game, the Power faced the Bracebridge Bullets. The Port bats came

alive winning the game 11-10. Highlights of the game were Andrew Weirzbowski hitting in three runs with Berger and King hitting in two runs each. Reed Venning got the win on the mound with Ethan Venning coming in for middle relief and O’Halleron getting the save. In another elimination game the Power had to face the top ranked Belleville Bandits and their hard throwing pitcher. With the rain pouring down the Power got the first two outs in the game. Bellville then drew a walk followed by a home run to take the early lead. In the bottom of the second inning, Ethan Venning got on with a hit followed by Jaxon Melin and Ben Eizenga having patient at bats and drawing walks. With bases loaded and two out Reed Venning performed a suicide squeeze bunt past the pitcher to bring in Port’s first run. With bases loaded, O’Halleron then pulled a line drive down the left field line. The Belleville outfielder made a fantastic play to catch the ball before it went over his head to end the Port’s at bat. There was no more scoring until the fourth inning. Ben Eizenga reached base on a walk. Reed Venning then moved Eizenga to second on a sacrifice bunt. Eizenga reached third on a steal on the first pitch. Catcher Nathaniel Coombes then fooled the infield by dropping down a bunt to score the speedy Eizenga from third base. After a throwing error, Coombes hustled to third base with the hot hitting O’Halleron coming to the plate. Unfortunately, the game and tournament final was called due to rain so it ended in a 2-2 tie. Congratulations to Port Perry’s big first baseman, Owen Robertson, for winning the tournament Golden Glove award for best fielder.

In The Ruff hits the links today NORTH DURHAM: Oakridge Golf Club is going to the dogs - and cats, rabbits and other pets - today (June 27) with a charity golf tournament for the new Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter. The ‘In The Ruff’ charity golf tournament takes place on June 27. Tickets are

$125 per golfer and include lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart, putting contest, access to the driving range, gift bag, on course games, dinner and one raffle ticket. Registration takes place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Golf starts at 2 p.m. (shot gun start - four

person scramble). Tickets are available at Pet Valu locations in Uxbridge and Port Perry or golfers can register and pay on-line with debit, PayPal or credit card at www.animal-shelter.ca. For more information on sponsorship, contact 905-985-0494.

YOUTHAPALOOZA: Aiden Fitzgerald gets some hang-time on the Scugog Arena halfpipe, at the first annual Youthapalooza event, on June 8. Youthapalooza also featured a free barbecue, a jumping castle, road hockey and comBENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard petitions.

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Notes from the speedway In 2012, eventual NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion DJ Kennington used a win at the Speedway of Canadian Tire Motorsport Park to kick start an unprecedented streak of five consecutive victories on his way to the series title. Last Saturday night, London, Ontario’s Pete Shepherd III made it two-in-a-row on the NCATS tour, but that is where this streak will end, as Shepherd, due to financial limitations, is only planning on running a partial schedule this year. And it was a bittersweet victory for the 27 yearold driver of the #7 National Exhaust Dodge as be became the final Canadian Tire Series winner on the Bowmanville-area oval. “I grew up watching my grandfather, my uncle, my father, and even my mom, race here,” said Shepherd. “This is such a historic track, and my favourite to drive on. What an honour it is to win the last race here.” (The former Mosport Speedway is scheduled to close on July 27.) Shepherd, who led 53 laps of the Clarington 200, including the final 43, passed then-race leader JR Fitzpatrick on Lap 157 to take the point, eventually stretching his advantage to 3.127 seconds over runner-up Scott Steckly (#22) at the checkered flag. Steckly, a former two-time series champion, pipped Fitzpatrick with two-to-go to claim second place, crossing the stripe a car length in front of the #84 Impala. Pole sitter and early race leader Kerry Micks was forced to retire his #02 Fusion on Lap 146 with electrical issues, while defending series champion Kennington, on a late race charge, blew the motor in his #17 Dodge with just two laps remaining in the 200 lap contest. Inheriting fourth place was Uxbridge driver Jason Hathaway who kept the #3 Rockstar/ SnapOn Tools Dodge comfortably in the Top 5 all night long. Steve Mathews (#15 Ford) finished with a welldeserved Top 5 result, having spent most of the 100 miles being bounced, battered and banged by many of his front running rivals. Statistically, the final NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 race was run in a time of one hour, 37 minutes, slowed six times for 34 laps by caution periods. Micks, who circulated the half-mile Speedway in a time of 21.722 seconds, led a race-high 86 laps, the lead changing hands eight times among four drivers (Micks/ Shepherd, Fitzpatrick/ Mathews). Other notes from the Speedway: Despite his tenth place finish, Kennington maintains his overall points lead as the series heads to Round 4, on the ICAR Mirabel airport circuit in two weeks. Regular Saturday night racing returns to the Speedway next week with the Pure Stocks, the Thunder Cars and a 50 lap Late Model special on the schedule.

This past weekend, 18 Uxbridge Swim Club athletes participated in the 2013 Central Region Long Course Championships held at the Etobicoke Olympium. Thirty-two Clubs and 1,100 swimmers from across the GTA participated in this meet. In order to qualify, participants had to have previously achieved a Provincial Standard “C” or better, but not be qualified for Provincials. The Uxbridge Swim Club placed

14th overall, with eight medalists in the competition. Lauren Baines (12) placed 2nd in both breaststroke events and achieved a new “Festival” time in the next age group. Hannah Cornish (10) was 2nd in the 100 Free, Matthew Hageman (15) was 2nd in the 200 Fly and Duncan McDougall (10) was 2nd in 100 Back. Graeme McDougall (10) placed 2nd for his 100 Butterfly and achieved his first “Festival” time. Alexandra Winslow (15)

placed 2nd in the 100 Breast and 3rd in the 200 Breast. A very special mention to Lilly Tuck (11) and Taylor Larkan (12). Lilly placed 1st in 100 Back, 2nd in 200 Back, 1st in 200 Breast and 1st in 400 IM. In addition to this, she also received the High Point Trophy for 11-year old girls. Taylor placed 3rd in 100 Free, 1st in 100 Back and 1st in 200 Back. She placed 2nd for the High Point Trophy for 12-year old girls.

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

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ARIES (March 20-April 19): Your life is focused on home and family. Spruce up your house, fix a broken window or paint the back deck. Enjoy fun times with your family. Invite friends over for a home cooked dinner.

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Lift the spirits of Socrates’ star pupil Combative card game Lawmaker of old Athens Printed again, as a story Solid-yellow billiard ball Common New Year’s resolution 19 “Nay” and “nah” 20 “Ginger” follower 21 “Star Wars” prologue word 22 Poetic homage 23 It steadies the ship 27 Fashionable 29 Toil and trouble 30 They might be renewed or exchanged 32 Kind of decision 33 Picks out of a lineup, briefly 34 Portray onstage 36 Mashed potato servings 39 Construction sites 41 Marching band drum 43 Old Banca d’Italia unit 44 Nosy Parker 46 Flash, as of light 48 Nonexistent 49 A fictional Charles 51 Woman in cheap detective novels 52 Great leveler 53 Dwellers by the English Channel 56 Boxing champ Jack 58 Sighs of relief 59 Notorious insecticide 60 Black or white Mad character 61 Stranded motorist’s need 62 Made a stand 68 First lady McKinley 69 Shiver-producing 70 Chopper topper 71 Anthem author 72 Chain of mountains 73 Make lumber aslumber

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TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Since causal get-togethers will benefit from your sunny presence, accept social invitations. Respond to a flurry of e-mails and phone calls. Get in touch with a sibling who lives at a distance.

1 Abbr. on an attorney’s nameplate 2 Yankee legend Gehrig 3 Subject of a museum in Louisville 4 Register figure 5 Make a bond servant of 6 ___ forma 7 Albanian monetary unit 8 Soprano pieces 9 Does a Latin-American dance 10 Already started 11 Was victorious, but not by knockout

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Positively charged electrode View anew Quark/antiquark pairs Flees the scene Something attached Left the straight and narrow path 26 Nasal accent 28 Chutzpah 31 Hurt with hot water 35 Group of three 37 Pickler’s solution 38 Like many bar snacks 40 Lampblack 42 Intertwine

45 Cowboy, at times 47 They may flare 50 Doria who went down in history? 53 A dyeing art? 54 Island that’s no island 55 Back in the navy? 57 Traffic cone 63 Barrister’s accessory 64 Golfer’s smallest wood 65 “How was ___ know?” 66 ___’easter 67 It may come before “long”

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): You either have the gift of prophecy or the ability to solve problems. Take a business trip or attend an out-of-town conference or seminar. Break away from your everyday routine and learn something new.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Money is power and you will grow through the proper use of funds. The focus now is on personal and business finances. our partner could get a boost in income. Keep CANCER (June 21-July 22): Happy accurate financial records. Birthday Cancer! The spotlight shines on CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): This is you this time of year. Concentrate on your not the time to go it alone, work within the personal needs and define the new you framework of co-operation. How far will you that is emerging. Project yourself with confi- go to fulfill your partner’s needs and still remain true to yourself? Treat your partner dence and do things you really enjoy. LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): You need down to a musical show. GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Are you happy with the way you earn your money? Are you using your inborn skills and talents to do a job you find truly fulfilling? If you love your work, you will attract more money.

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LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Your managers are well aware of your skills and talents. They recognize the contribution you are making and as a result, you could receive a raise or bonus. Adopt a child from a foreign country.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): If your energy feels depleted, get plenty of rest and take steps to boost your immune system. Visit a naturopath. Do your share at work, but do not cover for others. Find ways to VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): You could be increase efficiency. recognized for the community work you are PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Free to be doing. Participate with others in a cause yourself in the most childlike way, you will that will benefit people, like Habitat for shine through romance and play. Participate Humanity, or raise money for flood victims. in fun activities with younger children or take a teenager to a ball game. If single, Draw up a new set of personal goals. welcome a steamy new love affair. time. Select a quiet place where you can examine your hidden strengths and weaknesses. Attend a retreat or spend a weekend at a cottage. Soak up the healing waters of life.

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ALBRECHT, Ferdinand “Fred” Peacefully, on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, in his 84th year. Fred Albrecht of Blackstock and formerly of Kelowna, B.C., beloved husband of the late Herta. Loving father of Charmain and her husband Heinz Green, and Rita and her husband Gerry Prendergast. Much loved Opa of Alexandra, Natascha, Tatjana, Rina, and Thomas. A private family service was held on Friday, June 21st. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. Arrangements entrusted to the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-9852171). Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

NEALS, Phyllis Patricia It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Phyllis Patricia Neals (nee Gray) on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Phyllis will be remembered for her kind and loving nature. Phyllis was the beloved wife of Arnott; the devoted mother of Shirley (Lou), Randy (Helen), and Kevin; the loving grandmother of James, Jessie and Shea, and the caring sister of Helen, Verna, Dorothy and the late Elgin and Anne. As a teacher, Phyllis taught school in Manvers and Cartwright Townships. When she married Arnott, they moved to Toronto where she taught at Earl Haig and the Toronto Island Public School. Phyllis and Arnott celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on April 16, 2013. Phyllis has been a faithful member of the St. James United Church in Etobicoke since 1961. The family would like to recognize Dr. S. Richter for the dedication she shows to her patients. A special thanks is extended to the compassionate staff of the Palliative Care Unit of St. Michael’s Hospital. A private family service was held at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985 2171) on Wednesday, June 19th. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

CHAPMAN, William John “Jack” Peacefully, on Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 71. Jack Chapman beloved husband of Verna (nee Harris) of Port Perry. Loving father of Lori and her husband Andrew Church of Toronto, pre deceased by adored daughter Linda(1990), will be remembered fondly by son-in-law Keith Calder and his wife Mary Francis of Vancouver. Loved grandfather of Michael, Kevin, Sam, Rebekah, Hallie, and Susannah. Dear brother of Ann Lown of Lindsay. The family of Jack Chapman will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Wednesday, July 3, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. A Service to Celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 11:30 a.m. followed by a reception in the Heritage Room of the funeral home. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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OLIVER, Carol Ann Peacefully, on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 71. Carol (nee Black), beloved wife of Andrew Oliver of Port Perry. Loved mother of Tanya Stanyar of Port Perry, Shawn Stanyar and his wife Susan of Courtenay, BC and Troy Stanyar of Toronto and stepmother of Jason Oliver and his wife Monica of Ottawa and Dan Oliver and his wife Madonna of Carp. Loving grandmother of Zachary and Joshua Stanyar and Orion, Seanna, Alora, William, Cameron, Jesse and Alice Oliver. Carol will also be greatly missed by her extended family, Codruta and Patrick Pasca. The family of Carol Oliver received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Monday, June 24th at from 10 - 11 a.m. A Service to Celebrate her life was held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. followed by a reception in the Heritage Room of the funeral home. Private interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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In loving memory of a dear wife to Howard, mother to daughters Jennifer and Cathryn, son Ted (deceased) and daughter-in-law Gina The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day; but the love and memory of you shall never pass away. - Loved and remembered everyday by your family

Gerald MacTavish February 7, 1931 - June 29, 2003

Tenderly we treasure the past, The years roll on but our memories last, Cherished in our hearts always. With Love, Rob & Jean, Marilyn & John, Liza, and Families

In memory of Lois Graham (Kydd) October 13, 1949 – July 1, 1983

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. Forever in our hearts, Your Family

COMING EVENTS The family of Don and Marjorie Green invite you to a celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, July 14 from 2-4 p.m. at Nestleton Community Centre. Best wishes only.

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Downtown Port Perry 1-bedroom available Aug 1st. $750 plus hydro. First & Last. Fridge & Stove incl. No pets, no smoking. Call Dana 905-985-2953 (day), 905-982-8756 (evening).

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Heroes in the home awards from CCAC

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DURHAM: Forty-seven residents in Durham Region, including an Uxbridge woman, were the special guests at a reception held to acknowledge them for the outstanding care and support they provide to help others live fulfilling lives; others who might have limitation of age, illness or disability. To pay tribute to these caregivers, the Central East Community Care Access Centre (Central East CCAC) hosted its first annual Heroes in the Home Caregiver Recognition program and invited citizens to nominate outstanding caregivers who, through their efforts, help others remain independent at home. Nominations for the Heroes in the Home Caregiver Recognition program were accepted during the month of April, resulting in 130 submissions across the Central East region. Celebration receptions where the nominees are formally recognized for their ongoing care and support, are being held in six of our seven branch locations: Lindsay, Haliburton, Port Hope, Whitby, Peterborough and Scarborough. The program acknowledges caregivers of all kinds - a family member, friend, community volunteer, personal support worker, Care Coordinator, nurse, therapist or other health care professional. Each nominee receives a Heroes in the Home certificate, presented to them during the reception. Heartwarming stories of care were shared during

the event, including that of nominee Thelma Jackson. When her sister started showing symptoms of an early stage dementia, Thelma went to Calgary to bring her sister to live in Uxbridge with her. Thelma’s ultimate goal was to give her sister the best quality of life. In 2007 Thelma enrolled her sister in the local Community Care Durham Adult day program. Thelma advocated for all her sister’s needs which included a physiotherapist and transportation. In the fall of 2012, Thelma could no longer cope and moved her sister into a long-term care home. Thelma continues to be vigilant and diligent with her sister’s care. Thelma is a true ‘hero’ in the home. “We are here to recognize all of the extraordinary caregivers whose care and consideration often goes unnoticed,” said Don Ford, CEO for the Central East CCAC in his address. “Although some of you may feel hesitant to consider yourself a hero, in the eyes of those individuals who have benefitted from or witnessed your nurturing, you are truly heroic. You are being recognized for those countless hours spent in providing care, offering endless gestures of kindness and sharing immeasurable moments of compassion that all help to make someone’s life better. Your selflessness has not gone unnoticed.”

ONE WEEK LEFT: Oshawa sculptor Erika Tackacs, joined here by Robert Meacher and Glenn Sweet, will be wrapping up her art exhibit ‘The Ball People’ at the Scugog Council For The Arts this weekend. The gallery, featuring Ms. Tackacs’ paper pulp creations, finishes this Saturday at the gallery, located at 181 Perry St. in Port Perry. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

Horticulture program grows at Durham College

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Urban agriculture is taking root with Durham College’s new Horticulture – Food and Farming program Dinner time has taken on a whole new look! A recent poll indicates more than 70 per cent of consumers seriously consider replacing convenience and pre-packaged food products with local, fresh and safe food. On top of that is the significant economic benefit resulting from emphasis being placed on locallygrown fare instead of imported products. These, and other dietary trends in society, have resulted in a new wave of food processors, gardeners, horticultural experts and businesses embracing the ways food production can benefit consumers looking to purchase high-quality, in-season and preserved foods. Recognizing this increased focus on food quality, Durham College is launching a new, two-year, Horticulture – Food and Farming program this September to prepare students for employment in the popular and rapidly evolving food sector. Housed at the new Centre for Food, scheduled to

open in September 2013, the program will focus on disease and pest management; plant propagation; soil and plant production; food and agriculture regulations; niche processing of local foods; and other food quality skills. In addition, students will learn a number of transferable skills, gaining expertise in business, entrepreneurship, marketing and sales. The food production sector is widely viewed as being immune from changing economic cycles and with today’s rising food costs, job opportunities will continue to increase. Combine these factors with an upcoming projected employment shortage and the demand for knowledgeable graduates in the horticultural and agricultural fields will be immense. Graduates may find several career opportunities including greenhouse production assistant or manager; fresh product purchasing agent; new product development for a food company; or business owner. Apply to this exciting program today! For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca/AAGR or call 905-721-3000.

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Make your outdoors pet friendly for paw-fect gardening Responsible pet ownership means making smart choices for your cat or dog. Whether looking to update your garden or renovate your home, making environmentally conscious decisions helps to reduce a pet’s paw print and enriches the lives of our furry friends and the people who love them. Purina has partnered with Evergreen, a national organization committed to building sustainable green cities, to offer a few easy updates that will help Canadian pet owners do their part for the environment. Reduce the impact of your canine or feline: Nice and natural: From collars to leashes, look for pet accessories made from recycled or natural materials. Responsible pet ownership also includes cleaning up after your dog on a walk. Choose biodegradable bags to keep the process clean. Shoes for your schnauzer: When outfitting your pup choose reusable, waterproof dog boots that come in a rainbow of colours

and are 100% biodegradable. Sleep easy: Make sure your pet has an ecofriendly bed. Regular foam beds can contain fire retardants and other petroleum-based chemicals. Keep it clean: Since cats groom themselves by licking, be sure to vacuum frequently to help protect them from toxic chemicals found in house dust. Create the ultimate outdoor pet haven: Edible kitty snacks: For outdoor cats consider planting an edible garden and let her graze on a salad bar of catnip, cat mint, cat thyme, wheat grass and oat grass. Safe indoor and outdoor plants for puppies: If you have a playful pooch, it’s best to stay away from any plants with thorns such as roses or raspberry bushes to prevent a spikey surprise. For pups that are chewers, avoid or place at a good height common indoor plants such as ivy, aloe vera and pothos to name a few. Mulch responsibly: Adding mulch to your soil helps to retain moisture, reduce erosion and suppress weed growth. If you

have a dog, choose your mulch wisely and stay away from the popular, but poisonous, cocoa bean mulch. Instead, look for medium sized alternatives that have not been processed or dyed. More information is available online on how to put your best paw forward for the

environment at www.pawsfortheplanet.ca. From May until September 7 Canadians can enter for a chance to win one of three pet-friendly backyard makeovers valued at over $5,000 each. Courtesy of NewsCanada

A healthy lawn with no pesticides What’s the secret to a healthy lawn? There are many things that homeowners can do, often without the need for pesticides: Although it may look untidy, leave grass clippings on your lawn when you mow it to provide nutrient recycling. Aerate compacted soil in the fall to help oxygen, water and nutrients reach roots. Over-seed patchy areas in difficult spots. In heavy traffic areas replace grass with mulch or paving stones. Check your lawn for early signs of pests and other problems such as holes caused by small animals digging for insects. Set your mower so that your grass is 7 to 8 cm high to encourage deeper roots and help fend off weeds. Water infrequently, but when you do, make sure you allow the water to get deep into the soil (about 1.5 cm) to promote deep roots. Over-watering starves the soil of oxygen and invites disease. Apply at

least 2.5 cm of water. Put a container on your lawn to measure how much you’ve watered. An empty tuna can is about the right height. Maintain good soil with ample depth and organic matter to prevent problems. If physical control methods fail and you use a pesticide, be sure the one you pick lists the pest you are trying to control on the label, and follow all the other instructions to use it safely. Health Canada regulates pesticides and employs scientists to evaluate potential health and environmental risks before a pesticide product can be registered for use, and also as new information becomes available. More information on this topic is available from Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Dial tollfree at 1-800-267-6315, or use e-mail at pmra.infoserv@hc-sc.gc.ca. Courtesy of NewsCanada

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Tips to consider before renting out For homeowners, renting out a room in your home, a basement apartment or purchasing an investment property can be an appealing way to help with the mortgage, utilize extra space or make a real estate investment. According to Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, beyond the additional income, a rental property can be a valuable asset to your investment portfolio, as well as useful for family needs (including housing an aging relative or perhaps as a home for college-aged children close to campus). “While there are clear benefits, before you consider becoming a landlord, make sure that you have a good grasp of what getting into the rental

property business really entails,” says Dorner. Here are a few tips for prospective landlords to get started: Read the Residential Tenancies Act: Know your rights and responsibilities as a landlord. Understanding the Act will help protect you as a landlord and also provide clarity on the roles of landlord and tenant. Screen tenants: Choose

Make home feel like a getaway Planning a staycation this summer? Here’s how to make your home feel like a getaway. Summer is a terrific time to sit back, relax and enjoy well deserved time with family and friends. With the sun shining and kids out of school, going away on vacation is on everyone’s mind but may not be in the budget. Luckily, by making some easy and affordable changes to your décor and yard, you can transform your home into your own personal summer oasis. From bowls of fresh fruit in the kitchen and bright towels in the bathroom to twinkling lights and hanging baskets of flowers on the deck, a few simple changes will help make your home feel like a summer escape. Here are some tips to help you kick back, relax and soak up the dog days of summer at home: De-clutter: Lighten up by putting away throws and blankets, trinkets and anything reminiscent of winter, including slipcovers and heavy rugs. Add flowers: Fresh cut flowers will brighten up every room in the house and make your home smell fresh and floral. Freshen up: Refresh rooms by adding a pop of bright color or white. Change out dark pillows and draperies, paint a wall or piece of furniture white and buy bright-colored towels for the bathroom. Dine al fresco: Fire up the grill and eat outside! Turning on the stove heats up your home and keeps you from enjoying the weather so get grilling and enjoy summer favourites like corn on the cob and burgers outside. Primp the patio: Make your patio or deck your own personal oasis with overflowing baskets of flowers, outdoor rugs, twinkling lights and comfortable patio furniture to encourage late summer nights spent outdoors. Bring the outdoors in: Once the day cools off, open windows and let the fresh air blow through your home. “Making your home into a year-round sanctuary doesn’t have to be overly costly or time consuming,” says Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. “It’s the little touches and attention to detail that can transform your space, not only for you and your family but if you are planning on listing your home, for potential buyers as well,” says Dorner. - Courtesy of the Ontario Real Estate Association

your tenants carefully. Make sure that you have prospective tenants fill out an application, check their references and finally, carry out a credit check through a credit bureau. Talk to your insurance company: Make sure to notify your home insurance company to avoid liability. Ensure your rental suite is legal: Make sure your suite complies with municipal bylaws. If the suite is not up to standards, you will not be able to get insurance. Learn from other landlords: Do your research and talk to successful landlords who know the lay of the land. Tapping into the expertise of suc-

cessful and experienced landlords is invaluable for first timers. Understand the responsibility and time commitment necessary in being a landlord and, if you are considering renting out a room in your home, make sure that you are comfortable making concessions in terms of your personal space and privacy. Adds Dorner, “It is also important to keep in mind that whether your rental suite is in your home or another property, the onus is on you to be available for dealing with anything that goes wrong – from a flooded basement to a broken toilet, you will need to be on call to deal with these situations if and when they should arise.” If you are planning on purchasing an investment property, speak to your Realtor about your goals so that you can be sure that the property you choose is appropriately situated, outfitted and conducive to attracting high quality tenants. - Courtesy of the Ontario Real Estate Association

Walk Softly GEOFF CARPENTIER

Why birds bother to migrate Birds are known to migrate by the millions through North America, twice each year – facing perils such as predators, food shortages, cars, hunters, wires, buildings, disease, and more. Why do they do this? Why not just stay here all year? Extreme cold can be limiting to an animal’s survival, but it’s not the factor that kills most species – the lack of food and shelter is! So when food gets scarce here, as it obviously does in the winter, most of the birds leave, seeking refuge in warmer, food-rich environments such as the tropics. Birds only migrate as far as necessary to find food and a safe haven. Omnivores (i.e. animals that eat both plant and animal matter) are more flexible and need not travel as far south to find food. They can just as easily switch from their insect diet to berries, seeds and buds to survive. However, all other insect-eating birds must eat insects and can only return when food is once again abundant. Some species travel incredible distances. The Arctic Tern, which breeds in extreme northern Ontario and beyond, will travel to Antarctica, where it shares our winter with the Antarctic Tern, travelling about 10,000 km in each direction. Why go so far? There really is no good answer except perhaps that by going this far, it is ensured an abundant food supply with little competition from the “locals.” So why not just stay in the sunny south all year? Again, it comes down to food and habitat. There’s only so much to go around and when all the good nest sites are gone and the food supplies are stretched by adults feeding young. Something has to give – and so the birds migrate north to nest and feed on our abundant summer food. Geoff Carpentier is a published author, expedition guide and environmental consultant. Visit Geoff on-line at www. avocetnatureservices.com and on Facebook.

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