The Standard Newspaper July 25th, 2013

Vol. 10 No. 30

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Highlands of Durham Games back in Uxbridge this weekend

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Pow Wow returned to the community last weekend, drawing hundreds of visitors and participants to the annual celebration of First Nation culture and heritage. The event was one of many during a busy weekend in Scugog and Uxbridge - see Page 11 for more.

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UXBRIDGE: A wee bit of Scotland is returning to Uxbridge this weekend as the Highlands of Durham Games take over Elgin Park.

Starting on Friday, July 26, and running until Sunday, July 28, Uxbridge will once again be home to a celebration of all things Celtic, including bagpipes, highland dancing, heavy games and much more.

For organizer Steve Harrison, the Games are a labour of love, and he is once again looking forward to the Celtic celebration, albeit with a hint of reservation.

“This is going to be my last year with the Games,” Mr. Harrison told The Standard. “It’s been a fantastic experience over the past five years, but I think it’s time to walk away. We had some challenges early on, but we were able to save it, and are in a position to have the Games continue well into the future. I have loved doing it for all of the people who have come out to the park over the past 18 years and enjoy all of the laughter and fun that comes with the Highland Games.”

One of the centrepieces to the annual Highland Games is the Highland Dance competition, which draws entrants from across the province.

“Our dance competition is the second largest in Ontario, and it’s so great to see all of the dancers come to Uxbridge and showcase their talents,” said Mr. Harrison.

The Scottish showcase begins on Friday night at 5 p.m., and runs until 11 p.m. On Saturday morning, the Games resume at 9 a.m., running until 11 p.m. and on Sunday, Elgin Park will be bustling with activity from 9 a.m. until the close of the Games at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the Games are $15 per day for adults with free admission for children under 16. Weekend passes are also available for $25.

Your ticket does more than just get you into the games. It could also net attendees one of several valuable prizes including a trip for two to Scotland, an iPad, a gas barbecue courtesy of Canadian Tire Uxbridge and other great prizes.

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SCUGOG: Despite an unsuccessful attempt at appealing a solar farm slated for an agricultural property in Greenbank, Scugog Township - along with a local resident - have launched separate appeals of a similar development proposed for a Shirley Rd. property, citing the agricultural and environmental significance of the lands in question.

The appeal by the township was announced during a rare summer meeting of Scugog Council on July 10, during which councillors opted to appeal the 10 MW solar development, slated for a parcel of land south of Port Perry.

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subsequently dropped an appeal of Solray’s Cragg Rd. solar farm, after it was determined that for the appeal to have succeeded, the township would have had to meet a very specific test, pertaining to whether a given development ‘will cause serious harm to human health or serious and irreversible harm to plant life, animal life or the natural environment,’ as described by the MOE in the notice of the preliminary hearing.

Although changes to the provincial Green Energy Act in 2012 have since prevented solar and wind energy projects from being constructed on farmland zoned for non-agricultural purposes at the municipal level, both developments were awarded Ontario Power Authority contracts prior to the changes, exempting the projects from the amendments.

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Scugog resident extradited to face historic charges: report SCUGOG: A U.K. native living in Port Perry was recently extradited to face charges in a number of historic child sex assaults, dating as far back as 1978.

According to reports in the Liverpool Echo earlier this month, police from the county of Merseyside in northern England travelled to Toronto where the accused was being

held, to escort him back to the U.K. to face charges after he refused to return on his own.

The accused, 61-year-old Paul Cleary, faces a total of 16 charges of sexual assault against two female victims, both residents of Merseyside who were under 14 at the time of the incidents. According to the report, one victim was assaulted between

1979 and 1983 and the other between 1978 and 1989.

According to the report, the accused had resided in Port Perry up until his arrest and had been living and working in Canada since the 1980s.

A preliminary hearing in Liverpool Crown Court was scheduled for Wednesday (July 24).

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Scugog Township firefighters and Durham Region EMS workers took one woman to hospital after a two-car collision on Tuesday, July 23, at approximately 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Simcoe St. and Castle Harbour Dr. The vehicles involved were a red Dodge Calibre ,pictured above, and a black Ford Escape, which rolled over into a ditch.

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Caesarea Regatta marks 85 years SCUGOG: The Caesarea Regatta returns to Scugog Township next weekend for its 85th year, bringing fun and games for all ages to the community.

The event takes place Aug. 2 through 4 in Caesarea, with activities in Putsey Park and at the Beacon Marina.

The weekend starts with a surf and turf dinner at the marina at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 (advance sales only) for this 19+ event and are available through Kelly Patterson at Beacon Marina by calling 905-985-3908, 905435-3907 or by e-mail at Beacon_marina@ hotmail.com.

Also happening on Aug. 2 is the township versus firefighters volleyball game at 6:30 p.m., as well as the Regatta Admiral competition for kids ages nine to 13. Entrants are asked

to write and read a 75 word essay on what the Regatta and Caesarea means to them. Judging starts at 6:30 p.m. that evening.

Games and races for all ages, a dog show and more will begin on Aug. 3 after the opening ceremonies and parade at 10 a.m. pulls into Putsey Park.

Sunday begins with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Caesarea Fire Hall, followed by a fishing derby at 10 a.m. and more activities.

The annual sailboat race takes place at 2 p.m. that afternoon, with registration at 12 p.m.

Regatta organizers are also looking for volunteers. Donation will be set up at Sunnyside Market over the weekend.

For a full listing of events and times, visit the Regatta’s official Facebook page.

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Solar appeals to be heard next month F RO M PAG E 1

The Shirley Rd. development, initially proposed by Skypower Limited, has since switched hands to Canadian Solar Inc. The appeals are expected to be heard in early August.

According to Mayor Chuck Mercier, council is moving forward with the appeal on the grounds of potential negative impacts from the development on the property, which contains a number of environmentally-sensitive features including wetlands, forest and savannah.

“The property has a number of environmentally significant and agricultural features,” said the mayor, “whereas the farm in Greenbank was about the agricultural designation. With that property, we appealed and then, on legal advice, entered into negotiations - with Purple Hill, we don’t know what to expect. The municipality has been very firm with the province that we are not in favour of where this development is.”

Canadian Solar spokesperson Suzanne Wilson declined to comment on the appeals.

The development has previously drawn criticism from local residents living in the vicinity of the proposed facility, some of whom have formed a citizens’ group known as the Purple Hill Preservation Alliance (PHPA).

While the group has stated that it supports the partial use of the land in question (which overlaps the provincial Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine) for agricultural purposes, it hopes to also see it preserved for local water supplies and wildlife, including three endangered species sighted in the vicinity the Bobolink songbird, the whip-poorwill and the Stinkpot turtle.

According to the PHPA, the solar farm will impact wildlife by acting as a barrier to natural migration routes, as well as through light pollution from security lights.

Jacqueline Visconti of the PHPA, who launched the private appeal with the support of a number of residents and environmental groups, said that while she is not opposed to solar energy projects, she wishes to see the project stayed until a number of issues pertaining to the environmental features are resolved, adding that the setbacks from the environmentallysensitive lands as currently proposed are not enough and in some cases, reduced, from the original plan.

“It’s right there in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan,” said Ms. Visconti of the required setbacks. “It’s very strange that these developments are allowed to go through like that.

There’s nothing in it for me, but if you alter the water flow, the plants and animals could die off.”

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A SUMMER TRADITION: The annual Greenbank United Church Beef Barbecue returns next Friday (Aug. 2) at 4 p.m., serving up another round of homecooked food and entertainment to guests. Organizers are also looking for volunteers to help out. See the Greenbank news on Page 7 for more information on this popular annual fundraiser.

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Driver charged after child, dogs left unattended in vehicle SCUGOG: An Oshawa woman is facing charges after Durham police responded to reports of a six-year-old boy and two dogs left unattended in a vehicle in Port Perry last Wednesday.

At approximately 5:35 p.m. that afternoon, police said a concerned witness observed the boy and the two dogs left unattended inside a vehicle, parked in a fast food restaurant parking lot in Port Perry. Although the vehicle windows were down and the engine was off, the vehicle was parked in direct sunlight and the air temperature was extremely hot. The witness was concerned for the well-being of the occupants and contacted police.

The child did not appear to be in distress, police said, despite temperatures hovering in the low 30s across much of the GTA that day.

The adult female driver returned to the vehicle with another child and drove away before police arrived. The witness followed the driver and notified police of her whereabouts until officers arrived and stopped the vehicle on Scugog St. (Hwy. 7A) for further investigation.

Officers determined both children, aged six years and eight years, along with two large dogs, were all in good health. The female driver, a parent to one of the children and a relative to the second, admitted to police she had left them unattended separately for about 10 minutes and was cooperative with the police investigation. It was determined the vehicle air conditioning was not working properly and the internal temperature was very warm.

The 43-year-old Oshawa woman was issued two Part Three Summons. Police are withholding her identity to protect the identities of the children.

Police are reminding motorists to never leave children or pets in vehicles during hot weather, as temperatures can climb quickly and lead to serious medical conditions or death.

Anyone with new information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sgt. Glionna of the North Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2672.

Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on the website at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Pickering Airport meeting, July 30 NORTH DURHAM: A local citizens’ group raising concerns over the proposed Pickering Airport will bring those issues to a public meeting in Port Perry next week.

Land Over Landings will host the meeting at Queen Commons on Tuesday, July 30, beginning at 7 p.m.

The business is located at 180 Queen St. in downtown Port Perry.

At issue is the surprise June 11 announcement by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, that the long-delayed airport would finally be moving ahead on property containing prime agricultural land.

For more information, call 905-9820660 or visit www.landoverlandings.com.

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FARMERS MARKET BUZZING: Luella Batten and her daughter Jackalyn sell their honey and maple syrup products at the Uxbridge Farmer’s Market, on Saturday, July 20. Luella has been beekeeping for 22 years at her home in Peterborough and says it is a great way to work outdoors at home once you get BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard the hang of it. They always bring a box of their buzzing buddies to show off.

No resolution to Uxbridge’s firearm bylaw DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: Local residents expecting a resolution to the ongoing debate surrounding the township’s revised firearms discharge bylaw were left waiting on Monday, July 15, as the matter was tabled until later this summer.

Council Chambers were flooded with stakeholders in the matter, which has seen residents in the vicinity of Uxbridge Shooting Sports draw a line in the sand over the proposal, which would see increased hours at the Conc. 4 facility.

The motion to table the matter until council’s meeting in August was put forth by Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy, who also asked that staff split the by-law in two. One half would deal with shooting ranges in the township, while the other half would deal with issues surrounding farmers’ ability to shoot predators causing their livestock undue harm.

“There are still a lot of questions that haven’t been answered, and we should table (this bylaw) until our August 12

Uxbridge Councillor Bev Northeast meeting,” said Councillor Molloy.

After hearing from the audience, Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor was of the opinion that portions of the by-law dealing with farmers being able to

shoot predators on their property were unchallenged by local residents.

However, Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle sought to continue the process, explaining that significant progress had already been made in the lengthy by-law review process.

“I would rather continue with the process. I think that we are close to finalizing some of the key issues in having this bylaw resolved,” commented Councillor Mantle.

“We’ll have debated this issue for over a year.”

Councillor Mantle’s protests would go unheeded as other members

Plenty of fun for all at Highland Games F RO M PAG E 1

The Standard will also be on hand with a booth on Saturday - come over and say hello!

The event also serves as a fundraiser for many local groups including Canadian Tire Jumpstart, 1st Port Perry Scouts, Teen Start, the Foster Memorial, the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society and the Bonner Boys.

“Giving back to the community is truly what it’s all about for me and being able to share the wealth with organizations that do so much good in the community,” added Mr. Harrison.

For additional information on the Highland Games, please visit www.highlandsgamesofdurham.com.

of council sought to further review the matter.

“You can’t rush something through, it has to be done right,” added Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast.

Mayor O’Connor also commented on the need to draft a by-law that will meet the needs of all community members going forward.

“If we’re going to make changes, we have to do them right and have to do them fairly,” said Mayor O’Connor. “We have to come up with something that both sides can agree to, and I expect there will be some give-and-take on both sides.”

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NORTH DURHAM Thursday, July 25 St. John Ambulance offers a Standard First Aid and CPR Level A or C RENEWAL course; Courses run 8:30 a.m.5:30p.m. Both are at Victoria Park Armoury at 210 Kent. St. W. Course fee is $84.00 for Level A; $94.00 for Level C. For more information or to pre-register, please call 705-3249894 or email sjalindsay@bellnet.ca.

Friday, July 26 Mount Pleasant Womens Institute Hall, 2432 County Road # 10 welcomes Don Maynard a Champion Gardener - Kitchen Designer - Master Carpenter and Andy Harjula a retired tree planter. Pre-registration is required, because of limited space. The workshops are at 3 pm; 4 pm or 5 pm. Register at: andyharjula@gmail.com or at 705-277-1825. This is an opportunity to learn how to grow multiple varieties of fruit on a single tree. Good Will offering to the Women’s Institute will be appreciated or a donation of used children’s soccer shoes etc. for children in Belize, Central America. The workshop is held simultaneously with the Farmers Market, at the same location.

Saturday, July 27 Road Watch Scugog hosts “9 and 3 and Stay Hands Free!,” from 9:30 am – 5pm in the parking lot at Vos’ Independent Grocers. This event will be open to the public and will be an excellent opportunity for drivers of all ages to see the dangers of texting and driving first hand, among other forms of distracted driving and aggressive driving, all taking place within a fully-contained driving simulator.

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.

- Beaverton and Area House Tour, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.. Tickets $15 at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St., Beaverton, after 11:00 that day. Sponsored by the Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society. More info at 705-426-9460 or 705-4267808.

Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2 Janetville United Church will be holding Bible Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day. Children ages 4 - 12 years are invited to join us for a fun filled week of stories, games, singing & crafts. This year we will focus on the 23rd Psalm (The Lord is My Shepherd). Registration is $1/child/day.

Light refreshments will be served. Call 705-324-4006.

Monday, July 29 St. John Ambulance offers a CPR Level C RENEWAL course: Course fee $59.00. Course runs from 6:00pm-9:30pm at Victoria Park Armoury at 210 Kent. St. W. in Lindsay. For more information or to pre-register, please call 705-3249894 or email sjalindsay@bellnet.ca Wednesday, July 31 Third annual Brent Foster Memorial ‘Ride to Remember,’ fundraiser for The Bereaved Families of Ontario. Registration starts at 11 a.m. in the Tim Hortons parking lot. Tim Hortons provides all registered participants with complimentary refreshments until 12.00pm. The ride starts at 12.00 pm. Registration fee is $40.00 for double rider, $30.00 for single. Contact Lorne Johannessen at 905-649-0219.

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SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux The 17th annual Pow Wow was a great success. The weather was good, the dancers danced, the drummers drummed, and the people visited with old and new friends. The only disappointment was, there were no Indian Tacos to be found! Lots of craft vendors though. Chi-Meegwetch to all who helped make the Pow Wow a great success!

The call to worship was called by Douglas Baird. As usual there was a warm and friendly welcome that went

out to all who attended the service.

Special music was provided by Trish Clifford and Rev. Bowers.

We send out a thank you to Doug for his ministry to us on Sunday.

Thank you goes out to Cathy Crozier, Pat McGhee and Ian McLeod for providing the refreshments for fellowship following the morning service.

This week, a few belated happy birthdays to Lianne Alexander (13), Kassie Demone (18), and Wayne Byberg (19). Happy Birthdays this week

goes out to Norm Moore Phillip Robidoux, Dana Sliwa, Jibran MarsdenShadian (all on July 22), Garry Gauthier (24), Pauline Woodcock-Duhamel and Kayleigh Goose (26) and Ava Janiga (28). Happy birthday to everyone who is celebrating this week and I may have missed.

I can be reached at 905-985-7662 by phone and at jc.lesaux@me.com by e-mail, and please remember that I would like to receive news items by 6 p.m. on Sundays.

SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short Saturday afternoon, members of the Cruisin’ Classics Car Club from Port Perry gathered at the Smale home for their annual summer gathering.

The club has several members from Seagrave and there is a cruise in Port Perry every Tuesday evening during the summer, weather permitting.

Just received word that Ken and Marion Short are great grandparents once again. Their grandson, Rick and his wife Stephanie had a son, Kevin Richard Jack Short on July 21. Rick is Larry and Elaine’s son.

Last week I forgot to welcome Brent and Johnny Pogue to the community. My apologies and we are happy to have you in our village.

Happy anniversary wishes go out to Brent and Tanya Puckrin and Teri and Howard Payne.

July 28 at 1.00 p.m. - fun day of golf at Crestwood

Golf Course.

Golf and steak dinner $35, dinner only $15 each. Call Rick at 905-985-8383 to register August 19 to 23 - Seagrave Church’s summer camp for children ages four to twelve years. Cost is $10 each or $25 per family. Please call 985-3595 for more information. There will be crafts, puppets, songs, games, snacks and lots of fun. The congregation and friends are asked to save the following items for crafts: socks for puppets, toilet paper and paper towel rolls, old CDs and pillowcases.

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

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

EPSOM AND UTICA by Shari Kerry Welcome home to our 4-H exchange youth who enjoyed eight days in Alberta. They got to go to the Calgary Stampede, Banff, the hot springs, West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton’s Aviation Museum, a tractor museum and made memories to last a lifetime. Their Alberta twins will be coming here on July 31.

Please be reminded that the

Bethesda-Reach Women’s Institute is organizing a bus trip to Spadina House (Canada’s Downtown Abbey) on Saturday, August 14.

Friends, spouses, etcetera, are welcome. Bring a picnic lunch. For cost and final details please call 905-852-3925.

There will be a goods and services auction in support of the Epsom/Utica churches on September 20, Epsom

church starting at 5 p.m. This will include a barbecue. Items or services will be donated and auctioned off to the highest bidder. Anyone who wishes to donate an item or service, please call Lloyd or Nancy Morden as soon as possible 905-985-9443. Please call to confirm dinner reservations for barbecue chicken and side dishes. $8 for adults and $5 for children.

BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly For most of us, that was a very welcome change in the weather on Friday evening with the departure of the high humidity. However, some people did enjoy those hot, hot days.

Many from Blackstock attended the visitation on Friday evening at Waggs or the celebration of life on Saturday morning at the Port Perry United Church for Peter Vanderheul. Peter passed away after a lengthy illness. Sympathy is extended to his wife, Anne, and family, Julia of Toronto and Boyd and his wife and sons in Japan.

Ted Kemp and his brother Dennis and Roy Bradburn have returned from an enjoyable ten-day holiday on a working ranch in Alberta where they participated in some of the ranch duties. They took in a day at the Calgary Stampede while there.

A large shower was held for bride-to-be Courtney St. John at the home of her aunt Linda Bradburn on Sunday

afternoon. Much visiting was enjoyed over the delicious food and while the bride opened her many, lovely gifts.

Best wishes are extended to Courtney and her fiance.

Saturday afternoon, July 27, Jean and Arnold Williams will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary at an open house held at Nestleton Hall.

Doug and Norma Edwards of Englehart in Northern Ontario visited their long-time friends, Stuart and Helen Dorrell on Sunday afternoon.

Sorry to report that Nancy Bryans is having health issues at this time. I am sure she would enjoy some notes in the mail to tell her you are thinking of her.

There were eight tables of euchre at the Tuesday evening party. The winners were Mike Haskett, Grace Manns, Audrey Mahaffy, Marie Gibson and Al Coudz with George Koppens low. Mike had the most lone hands. Specials were won by Audrey Mahaffy, Mike Haskett, Marie Gibson and Elaine Bailey.

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ZEPHYR AND SANDFORD by Pat Asling At church on Sunday, we were treated to some great music when Brent Smalley played a number of selections before and during the service. Brother Travis gave one of the most powerful and moving renditions of “The Lord’s Prayer” I have ever heard. What wonderful talents these young men have! Rev. Diane used the example of cell-phone distraction to illustrate how Martha was distracted by much work rather than listening to Jesus. Next Sunday is the last service until September 1.

Another talent, Robyn Ottolini performed, along with Leah Daniels and other artists at the Uxbridge Ribfest on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Unfortunately I didn’t hear them as I went earlier in the day to see the antique cars. Several from the community did attend

and enjoyed the ribbing.

Earlier in the week I went with some sorority sisters to The Blue Heron for lunch. The only gambling I did was on the quality of food, which was good. On Friday I spent two flowerfull hours at Pearl Garden in Greenbank, home of Brian and Diane Jones.

The main reason was to see the daylilies, but the garden was fabulous, with many kinds of blooms and artfully arranged with several seating areas from which to enjoy the view.

Mid-week, Gordon Dick brought his mother Ruth Dick Harten to Sandford to visit with relatives.

They lunched with Susan and Mike Risebrough and spent time with Dorothy.

Ruth is looking very well!

Our sympathies to Susan in the death of her greataunt, whose funeral was also this past week!

Better health is wished

for Bud Doucette and Jean Rynard and all other not feeling well, especially in the very hot weather. The amount of rain that fell on Friday varied greatly between two miles on either side of me. For me it was not enough as I was watering every day, all day.

However, Saturday afternoon I visited the Butterfly nursery on Hwy 48 and on Sunday spent all afternoon at the Scugog First Nations Pow Wow. The regalia were fabulous and the amount of energy the dancers expended, in spite of the heat, was tremendous. This is another must-see event!

Friends of the Foster are planning a different sort of events, a meteor watch instead of stars. August 11, join with them at the Foster from 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. to watch the Perseus shower.

RSVP to Bev. Northeast if you are coming!

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Caesarea Christian Community Church will be having our annual Kids Kamp, August 12 to 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come and join us for lots of fun, music and activities. Register early by calling (905)985-0971.

The 85th Lake Scugog Regatta is being held once again in Caesarea on Civic Weekend, August 2 to 4, with events held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. The Chip Truck, under new ownership, will be open for business during the Regatta at the Marina. Kids ages 9 – 13 are invited to participate in an essay writing contest on “What the Regatta at Caesarea means to me”. The winner, the Regatta Admiral, will be selected on the Friday night at 6:30 p.m. to officially open the events. The Beacon Marina is offering a surf or turf lobster dinner with two seatings, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. These tickets are available in advance from Kelly (905)985-3908 or (905)435-3907. On Saturday the annual costume parade leaves the fire hall at 10

a.m., heading to Putsey Park for judging, and that’s where you’ll find the dog show. Pick up a program from Sunnyside Market to get all the details for the races, jousting, snow cones, the volleyball competition, the horseshoe contest, and the pancakes at the fire hall. This is a great weekend of events that you don’t want to miss. And they need your financial support, too. Look for the donation containers over the weekend.

Do you have Sunday, August 18, noon until 8 p.m., on your calendar for the annual Musicians Cornroast? The location is 4790 McKee Road, east of Regional Road 57 at Paul & Charlene Wasson’s farm in Blackstock. Be sure to visit the website at www.ambrec.com for more details. Watch for the motorcycle show & shine as well. Our Lions from Port Perry and Blackstock will be providing corn, burgers, hotdogs, and refreshments for sale. Remember your chair and sunscreen. We expect to see you there.

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till As I write, there are only twelve days left until the 37th annual Beef Barbecue hosted

by Greenbank United Church on Friday, August 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The joint effort of church and community volunteers is once again needed to prepare for, and feed, approximately 1,000 people. So volunteer your help (student hours available). Please call Dianne Pelletier at 905-985-3745 or Bob Hunter at 905-985-8559. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for children six to twelve years. Call any church member or Rodd Foster at 905-985-8298 in advance please. Take out will be available. Your dishes or ours may be used. Donations of homemade pies or other desserts are needed and appreciated. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music of Riki Knox’s Band as you socialize at this major fund raiser for Greenbank United Church. Hope to see you there!

Happy 40th wedding anniversary to Barb and Jim Ward who celebrated recently.

Donna and Ross Fairman returned Sunday from a trip to New Brunswick, P.E.I. and Nova Scotia, home by way of the U.S.A. Bob and Linda Hunter returned July 14 from a great trip to Ireland with twelve days of glorious weather and sights.

Friday, August 9 - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 10 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a giant yard sale at Greenbank Centennial Hall to maintain Sunderland Museum.

The fidelis U.C.W. greeters were Judy Bilson and Eunice Rahm. A lovely duet was sung by two evening U.C.W. members, Tina Raines and Wilma Smith accompanied by pianist Valerie Hunter, titled Called by Earth and Sky. Others taking part in the service were Pat Raines, Mary Jean Till and speaker Pauline Reed with a splendid, informative message on Apology, Reconciliation, Healing - the Aboriginal People of Canada’s Struggle.

Next week, the 11 a.m. service will be led by Danny Reesor as Rev. Paul will be on holiday.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Peter Lackmanec MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m.

SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, July 28 Service at 10 a.m.

Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, July 28 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, July 28 10 a.m. Morning Service

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, July 28, 10 a.m.

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

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

Sunday, July 28 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,

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

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

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Rev. John Anderson

266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com 10th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, July 28

Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

A contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment.

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

9 a.m. Morning Prayer

Sunday School and Nursery available

HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m.

Mid-week programs for youth and adults!

14480 Old Simcoe Rd. (Between 7A and Prince Albert) 905-985-9307 hopechurch@powergate.ca www.hopeforportperry.ca

A PLACE OF HOPE!

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, July 28 Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) No service Please join service at Greenbank

Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Morning Service Guest speaker - Danny Reesor 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 Re-election at any cost Summer is a time for blockbuster movie sequels at the box office, but recently residents of Ontario were treated to the unfortunate sequel to the gas plant relocation fiasco in the form of the announcement of the TTC’s subway expansion into Scarborough.

After nearly a year of opposing subways in any form, the Liberal government, headed by Premier Kathleen Wynne, had an abrupt change of heart last week when the province announced that they would be picking up two-thirds of the construction costs of the project to the tune of $1.4 billion.

Why the sudden reversal? Logic would indicate that the upcoming by-election in the riding of Scarborough-Guildwood played a substantial role in the development.

This is just the latest attempt by the Liberals to cling to power in the province through a remarkable about-face weeks before an election, just as was the case with the relocation of gas plants in the west end of Toronto during the most recent provincial election, and unfortunately we are all going to be paying for it. For a long time.

Typically, major projects are undertaken with each level of government responsible for one-third of the cost. However, once again the province has come running to Toronto’s rescue and residents from North Durham to Sarnia to Thunder Bay to Brockville will all be on the hook for a subway that only a small percentage of us are ever likely to ride.

We understand the need for legacy projects, and Mel Lastman built a subway that no one rides, as did David Miller. But, the residents of the entire province should not be the ones footing the bill, just so Rob Ford can say he brought the subway to Scarborough exactly 50 years after it should’ve come there in the first place.

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

Reader takes aim at publication of anonymous letters To the Editor, I have always considered The Standard a professional, high quality publication. The fact it is a community paper does not absolve it of the responsibility for adhering to the same professional standards and ethics as the large dailies. I am referring to your policy of allowing letter writers to withhold their names on request, a practice that is never permitted by the large papers. While the Op-Ed page is just that – a forum for readers to voice their opinions without judgement, conceivably your policy could permit proponents of pedophilia or neo Nazism to express their anonymous opinions.

Given the content of the letter to which I refer, it could have just as easily been written by a local opposition MLA. Speaking of which, not only did you

permit an anonymous letter, you allowed the writer to include a quote by a so called MPP. Was this a made up quote? Did the supposed speaker want to be unattributed? See my previous comments!

In any event, both your policy and the inclusion of unattributed quotes do not meet the standards of professional journalism that I for one expect from a community paper of your calibre.

Now to the writer of the letter. In the interests of full disclosure, I will state I am a Capital L Liberal, so obviously disagree with the bulk of the content. But you are entitled to your beliefs, which is all they are, since the facts, particularly with respect to clean energy employment are very different.

The only comments I will make is that it is probable you don’t know any young people. The issue of clean energy vs. the extraction of fossil fuels is one of

importance to virtually everyone under 30. Whether or not we older generations are saddled with the minimal increase in costs today of providing sustainable, clean energy for future generations should not even be an issue. We’ve taken and wasted enough.

And finally, why not have the courage to stand behind your convictions? I am reminded of those social network bullies who are brave behind their perceived anonymity but are afraid to come out in the light of day.

I do not under any circumstances wish my name to be withheld.

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Garden tour a success in Uxbridge To the Editor, The 17th annual Gardens of Uxbridge tour, sponsored by Investors Group, was our biggest fundraiser and was made possible by the valuable contributions received from the local business community.

Without your wholehearted participation, we could not mount an event such as this. Your generosity and the considerable efforts made by you on behalf of Community Care Durham Uxbridge are greatly appreciated.

The winner of the Early Bird Draw, dinner for two at the Tin Mill, was Sandra McGrail and the winner of an original watercolour ‘Golden Moments’ donated by Canadian Artist Christl Niemuller, was Debi Foster. Congratulations to them both!

In total, 360 visitors came out to enjoy the day. Visitors came from as far away as Toronto, Lindsay and Aurora. Some of our visitors have attended all 17 years and a great many were out for the first time. On average, most people were back for their third or fourth year.

Mother Nature was definitely on our side on that day, and the garden hosts worked through a very hot and wet week leading up to the tour, I’m sure they were feeling the heat from more than just the sun. They did an excellent job.

The comments I heard went like this: super, well organized, wonderful, fabulous, so helpful and nice, want to come back next year, loved the variety, learned some great tips from the hosts.

Volunteers in the kitchen handed out close to 400 bag lunches to visitors and garden attendants. They started at 8 a.m. making sandwiches and continued working in the kitchen for most of the day.

Our volunteers who love to bake, contributed 60 dozen handmade cookies.

All of our expenses for the day were covered by event sponsor, Investors Group, and a host of local contributors such as Entree Plus Foods Inc., Mike Anoil Print Broker, Wilcox Design, John’s Garden, Jingles Cannington, Branching Out Port Perry, Blue Heron Books, Tin Mill Restaurant, Garden Artifacts, Christl Niemuller, Hallmark Cards, Tim Hortons Uxbridge and The Standard.

Funds raised on the day totaled over $9,000 and are used to enhance home support services for adults and their caregivers who have needs related to aging or physical and mental health.

They are supported to remain as independent as possible in their community. With the generous support of people like you, we will be able to help many of these individuals not only meet essential needs, but to provide practical assistance that enhances the quality of life for our clients in Uxbridge. Hot meals delivered to their door, a ride to a medical appointment, someone to cut their grass.

In some cases, our visit or reassuring phone call may be the only human contact that day for a shut-in individual.

We will be in touch as we plan the 18th annual Gardens of Uxbridge tour on July 12, 2014.

Best wishes from all of us on the Gardens of Uxbridge Committee: Dave Boulton, Grace D’Andrade, Angela Greflund, Sharon Kennedy, Jan Lovelock, Marcy Marchuk, Chrystal Paisley, Bob Shepard and myself.

Lorrie Houston Administrator

Staying in touch...

JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

New jobs needed in Ontario economy Over the past decade, Ontario has lost 300,000 manufacturing jobs, but added approximately 300,000 government jobs.

Clearly, it’s time to restore the balance. Last week, Ontario’s Official Opposition released a policy paper on ways to get those lost jobs back. Advanced manufacturing is one of the keys to prosperity in Ontario.

Advanced manufacturing is much more than assembling products. It creates highwage, high-skill jobs in design, advertising, customer service and global marketing, not to mention additional jobs in telecommunications and financial services. This type of 21st century, technology-driven manufacturing is already returning to North America, and our policy paper on manufacturing charts a course that will create a minimum of 300,000 new manufacturing jobs by 2020.

PC Economic Development and Trade Critic Monte McNaughton noted the return of manufacturing to North America is driven by rising transportation costs, higher wages in Asia and the high added value of North American workers. He said it’s time to seize new opportunities for advanced manufacturing in Ontario. Experts such as McKinsey Global Institute see a growing trend to opportunities in the manufacturing sector of North America. Five million new manufacturing jobs are predicted in the USA by 2020. If Ontario could capture six per cent of that number, Ontario would add 300,000 new jobs to the economy.

Here are some of the ideas our policy paper highlights: - New affordable power rate for industry, priced competitively to border states and provinces.

- Matching provincial retraining assistance to the needs of employers and the job market.

- More productivity by making investments in plants & equipment fully tax deductible.

- Working with Alberta’s political and

The places you will go With summer in full swing, I have noticed that a once common occurrence on the roads has almost completely disappeared.

No, I’m not talking about drivers on their cell phones as that remains, unfortunately, an all too common sight. Rather, it’s the eradication of hitchhiking.

Before we get too much further along, let me remind readers that this is in no way an endorsement of the practice, merely an observation.

I feel that the reason for this change in philosophy has to do largely with an ingenious campaign over the past 30 years.

I, like many people my age, first learned of the dangers of hitchhiking at a very young age. Basically, we were told that we should never hitchhike, because the only people that picked up hitchhikers were deranged psychopaths.

Conversely, we were also told to never pick up a hitchhiker, because the only people that picked them up were, apparently, also homicidal maniacs.

So in my nine-year-old mind, I could only imagine that the scene playing out on our highways and byways was a straight out of some sort of post-apocalyptic wasteland akin to the movie ‘Escape From New York,’ with drivers and passengers squaring off in a demented game of chicken.

The message, however confusing, appears to have worked since the hitchhiker has largely become a relic of a bygone era, and I feel we are all a little better off

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because of it.

With all this talk about how people get from Point A to Point B, I would be remiss not to mention the recent announcements surrounding the Scarborough subway expansion. (For more on this, please see our editorial on the previous page).

Why is it that there are two sets of rules for the Province of Ontario? One set for Toronto, and one set for the rest of us. When did this start? How can we stop it?

While our local municipalities have seen their funding from the province slashed by close to ten per cent, the province wasted no time in committing more than a billion dollars to a three-stop subway expansion last week, and out of the goodness of their hearts (and to no doubt curry favour with voters in Scarborough headed to the polls in a few weeks) even offered to pay Toronto’s share of the project.

Furthermore, the province has put the federal government in a tricky position by approving this project without so much as a consultation with Ottawa. Even Tony Soprano wouldn’t stoop to this level of strong-arming.

We hear all the time about the unique challenges facing the city, and their increased social service costs and the like, but why must the province as a whole continue to open their wallets for residents of the city?

Across the globe, major cities are expensive to live in.

New York is expensive, London is expensive, Moscow is expensive, it’s a sacrifice you make to enjoy the perks of

business leaders to maximize oil sands opportunities.

- Ending the red tape runaround by reducing the total government regulatory burden by at least one-third over three years.

In my view, Ontario has the ideas, workers, resources and geographic location to succeed in the technology-driven advanced manufacturing of the 21st century.

Grants to local arts organizations It is a privilege to congratulate leading artists and arts organizations in Durham Riding on their successful applications for grants through the Ontario Arts Council.

The OAC has announced that in the fiscal year from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013, the Scugog Council for the Arts has received $10,000. The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington received $15,650 through Public Art Galleries funding. Eight individual artists from Durham Riding have also received Ontario Arts Council grants. Grants to artists and organizations in Durham during the last fiscal year totaled $89,750.

Ontario’s culture sector generates an estimated $20 billion annually for the provincial economy, and creates more than 250,000 jobs in communities around the province. Durham Riding is indeed fortunate to be home to a thriving arts community in which initiative and creativity are respected and celebrated. The arts are a year-round focus in Durham Riding. However, the summer months are an especially a good time to enjoy festivals, concerts, exhibitions and all of the outstanding talents of Durham Riding’s artists. There are also many great learning opportunities and talented mentors who can help artists of all ages achieve their full potential. As an artist and/or someone who enjoys the arts, there are many opportunities in the creative sector.

With festivals and exhibitions taking place throughout the summer, we can enjoy the work of the creative community first-hand.

A Knight’s Tale DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard @darrylknight

living in a major city. So why do we continue to subsidize our largest city?

It can’t be because of worries that people will no longer look to move to Toronto, because so long as it remains the central hub of both commerce and entertainment in this country, that will never be an issue. People of all ages will continue to flock there from all corners of the country.

Isn’t it time that residents of Toronto are taxed appropriately? I, for one, do not want to be paying any extra just so the world’s foremost Chris Farley impersonator - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford - can continue to push through minimal tax increases for one of the wealthiest parts of the entire country.

It’s not like they can move to North Durham, because the same province that says we can’t build anything here is the same one clearing the runway for us to take in thousands of truckloads of dirt to facilitate improvements to the city.

The real tragedy here is that it appears to actually get anywhere with the province, we first need to hold a by-election.

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A busy outdoor weekend in North Durham

Fun took place featuring food, dogs and dirt bikes this past weekend with several events in both Scugog and Uxbridge.

(Clockwise from left): Delicious ribs and barbecue were served up by Manda Slater of Horn Dawgs at Uxbridge Ribfest (top left); our own Standard staff Darlene White and Colleen Green, top right, were out to enjoy the ribbing as well! Scugog went dog-gone wild with agility courses (right), doggie musical chairs and Dock Dogs water retrieving (bottom right) at the Scugog Shores Museum’s Dog Days of Summer. Engines were revved and dirt was biked at Zephyr’s Poor Boyz Track this weekend (left), CMX motocross hosted a series of amateur motocross races featuring men, women and children of all ages.

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AN ANNUAL TRADITION: Joshua and Adam Vanderven of Raglan will be hosting their annual lemonade stand at the Oshawa Vikings Rugby Club this Sunday (July 28) from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the stand will go to Sick Kids Hospital. The club is located on Raglan Rd. west of Simcoe St. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Brock St. construction begins The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that Brock Street (Regional Highway 47) in the Township of Uxbridge is undergoing road resurfacing, which will cause daily lane restrictions, beginning on Wednesday, July 24.

Work on Brock Street, from east of Toronto Street to east of Main Street, is scheduled to begin on July 24, and is expected to be complete by early August.

Daily lane restrictions are for the safety of motorists and construction workers during road resurfacing work on Brock Street.

The placement of surface asphalt will occur at night to minimize the disruption of peak traffic flow.

The Region realizes that the work will be disruptive, and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians and construction workers.

For more information about this road resurfacing, and other Regional construction, design and environmental assessment projects, visit www.durham.ca/ cdeap.

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COME ON IN: Steve Kreider and Tinie Evans of the Port Perry United Church House Tour show off one of the homes that will be featured on the fundraising tour, taking place in September. See Page 15 for more.

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SCUGOG: The 2013 Port Perry United Church House Tour is a go!

Organizers have now secured a variety of homes for this year’s tour, which will once again raise money for local charities.

The 2013 House Tour will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Among the draws on this year’s tour will be the home of Bill and Paula Lishman, along with a variety of historic and unique homes located throughout Port Perry.

Over the past four years the Port Perry / Prince Albert House Tour raised over $35,000 for local charities and brought hundreds of visitors to the community.

This year, all of the proceeds go to supporting these important local organizations: Joanne’s House, Community Care Durham, YWCA Durham, Big Brothers and Big Sisters North Durham.

The tour also features a café at Port Perry United Church (at Queen St. and Simcoe St.). The event will coincide with anniversary celebrations at Town Hall 1873 that weekend, located across the road.

Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at Port Perry United Church, Town Hall 1873, or Royal LePage Frank Real Estate in Port Perry, as well as YWCA Durham in Oshawa. Tickets are also available on-line at www.townhall1873.ca or from any member of the tour’s organizing committee. Only 500 tickets are available.

For further information please call Bill Swan at 905982-1619 or e-mail at ws1547@powergate.ca.

The tour can also be found on-line at www.portperryhousetour.ca and on Twitter at @pphousetour.ca.

With summer in full swing and kids and teens out of school, finding fun and rewarding activities that keep children occupied and engaged without breaking the bank, tops every busy parent’s list.

While wondering what to do with the kids, you probably have a pretty lengthy to-do list of summer projects around the house, including getting organized (and getting rid of extra stuff) before the chaos of back-to-school hits in September.

If you are planning on holding a yard sale this summer, get your kids involved by having them help collect and sort items around the house for disposal, recycling and sale.

Children can also lend a hand by getting crafty and making posters and signs to advertise the sale in the community.

“Get your family to

start collecting items for your yard sale several weeks in advance and ask friends and neighbours if they have anything to contribute,” says Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association.

“When the day of your yard sale arrives, encourage children to help lay out the goods and put price stickers on the items – remember that people love to haggle so set your prices with room to negotiate! Get your children to keep a log of all the items sold and help count and collect the money.”

Set a date: Choose a date and time for your sale and check local regulations to see if you need a permit.

Weekends are usually best for yard sales, and most run from seven or eight in the morning until four or five in the afternoon.

You’ll also need to set

a rain date – usually the next day if your sale is on a Saturday.

Advertise: In addition to signs, you can also mention your sale information on Facebook and Twitter, and post it on websites like Kijiji or craigslist. Many community newspapers offer free or inexpensive ad space.

Be sure to plan well in advance to meet their deadlines.

Get organized: Organize your sale items by category and pack them into clearly marked boxes. Keep in mind that yard sale enthusiasts like to start early so it’s helpful to get everything set up the night before if possible.

Stock up on change: As most of your transactions will involve small amounts, it’s a good idea to have $100 or more in small bills and coins on hand. Buyers will often stop at a bank machine before they come, so expect to get a lot of twenties early in the day.

“The objective of your yard sale should be to rid your home of clutter and put a little money in your pocket,” says Dorner.

If you are clearing your home of unwanted items in preparation for sale, be sure to speak to a Realtor about other ways to make your home more attractive to potential buyers.

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Are you ready for a flood? Tips from OREA Can you prepare your home for a flood?

Many Ontarians live on floodplains or close to lakes, rivers and creeks.

Despite the obvious benefits of living close to bodies of water the risk of being impacted by flooding can be a serious concern.

In Canada, flood insurance isn’t available to home owners. Certain water damage may be covered by homeowner policies, including sewer backup and burst pipes but overland flooding is not covered.

According to Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, while a flood can happen anywhere it rains, home buyers should assess flood risks in the area they plan to buy – including reviewing floodplain maps and speaking to the municipality about the risk and history of flooding in the area.

To Dorner, “Home buyers need to carry out due diligence before purchasing a home and part of this is looking at the whole picture. Speak

to your Realtor about your concerns and carefully review any and all risk factors – including flooding.”

The Ontario Real Estate Association offers the following tips to reduce the chances of flood damage to your home, courtesy of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver: Access material about flood reduction from your local municipality; contact your municipality to find out where sand and bags are available should a flood occur.

Walk around your home after a heavy rainfall to see where water is pooling. If water flows toward the home, seek professional advice about directing water away from the home.

Clean gutters and downspouts.

Make sure your home’s drain tiles work. The basement may flood if tiles are old or plugged and need replacing.

Flood proof the basement or ground floor, which involves sealing the foundation.

Install backflow valves on basement floor drains, washing machine drains,

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Locate the storm sewer on the road.

If it’s plugged with leaves, phone the local municipal public works department and they will clean it.

Buy a sump pump and make sure it’s ready to be used if needed during heavy rain storms.

“Whether you are a home buyer or a homeowner, understanding the risks associated with a prospective or current home is the first step in protecting yourself from any number of risk factors,” says Dorner.

“When considering purchasing a home, speak to your Realtor about the area and any potential risks that you need to know about. From there, do your due diligence and use your municipality’s resources to help you along.”

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources keeps an up-to-date information page regarding local and provincial flooding, www.mnr. gov.on.ca - Courtesy of OREA

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A guide to understanding mutual funds 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 so-called “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 per cent 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.

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Ontario champion Jake McNulty leads the way for local golfers DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Port Perry’s Jake McNulty claimed his second provincial title of the year last week, as a number of local golfers competed in the Investors Group Ontario Junior Boys’ Championship at Ambassador Golf Club in Windsor.

McNulty took home the top prize with a final round of 66 to win the championship by three strokes. Throughout his final round, the 18-year-old showed great determination as he fired a bogey-free back nine - including five birdies - to move to the top of the leader board. He would finish the weekend in grand style, as he nailed a 25-foot putt in front of a full gallery on the final hole to earn the title.

Over the course of the four-day tournament, McNulty carded rounds of 70, 73, 69 and 66 to finish with a total score of 278, six under par.

The win was just the latest for the Port Perry High School alum, who also won the Investors Group Ontario Junior Boys’ Spring Classic over the Victoria Day long weekend this past May. McNulty said afterwards that his latest victory is the highlight of his budding golf career.

“This is for sure the best win – I thought that a few weeks ago at the Spring Classic, but it’s definitely better than that,” McNulty said in a press release. “I’m hoping to do well at the Canadian Junior, and this gives me a lot of confidence.”

McNulty was not the only local golfer turning heads over the weekend, as Port Perry’s Christian Elliott wrapped up the tournament tied for third after firing rounds of 70, 72, 72 and 68 to finish up two-under-par after an outstanding back-nine that saw him sink five birdies.

As well, Sam McNulty -Jake’s younger brother - finished in a tie for 10th place, wrapping up the tournament six-overpar. Uxbridge’s Kaelenn Briggs and Paul Colman of Port Perry also competed in the tournament, which drew the top Under-19 golfers from across the province.

Throughout the tournament, play was continually disrupted by inclement weather delays, rain, and sweltering heat.

“I’ve never played in a tournament with that many delays, we were playing

six holes one day and 29 holes the next day,” said McNulty. “It was tough, but we got through it.”

For Elliott, the 18-year-old Port Perry native, who is bound for Penn State University in the fall on a golf scholarship, his strong play at the tournament was more than a year in the making.

“This was the only major event that I didn’t qualify for last year, so it definitely gave me some extra motivation coming in,” Elliott told The Standard. “It’s also my last year playing junior golf, so, I wanted to do well and have a strong finish. The weather wasn’t great, but you just kind of have to go with the flow and play as hard as you can, when you can.”

The tournament also served as a reunion for the quartet of Port Perry golfers, as all of them spent the 2011-12 season with the Port Perry High School golf team that won LOSSA match play and stroke play championships under the guidance of Coach Sue Hoard.

“We definitely look out for each other, and hope for the best in each other because we’ve all known each other for so long,” Elliott added.

The McNulty brothers and Elliott will once again be looking out for each other next week when the trio heads to Sudbury to square off against the best juniors in the country at the Canadian Junior Boys’ Championship, set to be hosted by Timberwolf Golf Club from July 30 until August 2.

Port Perry’s Jake McNulty fired a final round of 66 to win the Investor’s Group Ontario Junior Boys’ Championship at Windsor’s Ambassador Golf Club on Friday, July 19. In total, five North Durham golfers took part in the tournament, with Christian Elliott finishing tied for third, and Sam McNulty scoring a 10th place showing.

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New deal for Uxbridge’s Breen with Calgary Flames DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Uxbridge native Chris Breen has re-signed with the Calgary Flames, with his eyes on making the leap to the NHL next season.

On Wednesday, July 17, the Flames announced that they had re-signed the 24-year-old Breen, who was a restricted free agent to a one-year, two-way contract that will pay the 6’7” 230 lb. defenceman $577,500, should he crack Calgary’s lineup and $80,000 if he spends the season with their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Heat.

Breen has spent the past three seasons with the Heat, and has been mentioned by Flames GM Jay Feaster as a possible candidate for duty with Calgary’s defensive corps next season.

“He’s told me that he wants me to earn a spot next year.

That’s what I’ve geared my summer around and that’s what I’m expecting to do at training camp,” Breen said in an interview with Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun. “I know I can

play NHL games, for sure, and I’m expecting myself to get a spot and maybe not play every game but be quite regular in the lineup.”

Breen is currently recovering from surgery on his right shoulder, but is expected to be fully healed by the time the team reports to training camp in the fall.

Prior to joining the Heat in 2010, Breen spent five seasons in the OHL with the Saginaw Spirit, Erie Otters and Peterborough Petes.

In 204 career games with Abbotsford, Breen has amassed eight goals and 18 assists to go along with 143 penalty minutes.

He has yet to play an NHL game, but Breen is confident that he can continue his improvement with continued focus on becoming a defensive stopper with the Flames.

“I just have to keep progressing like I have been,” Breen told the Calgary Sun. “I just have to play that steady defensive role, use my size and my strength and just do everything they’ve been asking me to do for the past several years.”

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Thrilling finale for Le Mans at CTMP It is an injustice to Canadian race fans that the American Le Mans Series events are not broadcast on local television. Those unable to attend this weekend’s Mobil1 Sports Car Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, missed a true spectacle.

Although the premiere division, the LMP1 class, was perhaps not the most competitive, (the overall winner, the #6 HPD of Lucas Luhr and Klaus Graf, finished four laps ahead of its nearest rival, the #551 LMP2 class car driven by the Marino Franchitti/Scott Tucker duo) nevertheless the two hour and 45 minute enduro produced enough excitement between 32 cars from other divisions to thrill even the most casual motorsport observer.

Among the notes of interest was the Canadian debut of the gleaming #0 LMP1 Delta Wing car. What had been the proposed next incarnation of an Indy car, the Delta Wing has found a home in sports car racing with credit due to ALMS founder Don Panoz.

The oversteering, four-wheeled dart ran solidly in second place throughout the opening 20 minutes before retiring with clutch-related issues, handing the LMP 1 runner-up position to the #16 Dyson Lola driven by Toronto’s Tony Burgess and co-pilot Chris McMurray.

Canadian drivers were also well represented in the divisions with Barrie’s Kyle Marcelli co-driving his #8 LMP Challenge class Oreca to a third place result, finishing in ninth spot overall.

“I’ve been coming to this place since I was 11 years old to watch these cars, this series and even some of these drivers,” said 23 year-old Marcelli. “To finally be on the grid, racing against the guys and the cars I grew up watching, is a dream come true.”

Montreal’s Kuno Wittmer enjoyed similar success with a podium result for his #93 Viper in the intensely competitive GT class.

Slowed by a single full course caution period, the race winning #6 prototype completed 132 laps of the four-kilometre CTMP road course.

This race was the final appearance on Canadian soil for the American Le Mans Series in this format, as it will be conjoined with the Rolex Series in 2014, racing under the United Sports Car Racing banner. Although a date in next year’s calendar has yet to be confirmed for the Bowmanville-area circuit, according to USCR president Scott Atherton, “it’s all but a done deal.”

While the Le Mans Series was fronting action on the road course, the Speedway was also on the weekend schedule.

Races were completed in three divisions with Peterborough Speedway regular Danny Benedict grabbing the checkered flag in the Pure Stock Invitational, Kyle Donaldson enjoying a Late Model Hat trick, and Dwight Brown earning his fourth consecutive feature victory in the Techtonix Modified class.

Next Saturday, July 27, will mark the final night of stock car racing on the CTMP oval, with all four regular divisions in action, along with the Ontario Pro Challenge Series. In order to accommodate the extended programme, the green flag will fly a halfhour earlier, with racing beginning at 5:30 pm.

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LEADER OF THE PACK: The number 6 Muscle Milk HPD, driven by defending American Le Mans Series champions Lucas Luhr and Klaus Graf won the 2013 Mobil 1 Sports Car Grand Prix last weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

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Welsh takes her game across the pond DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Blackstock’s Kirsten Welsh moved one step closer in her attempt to crack the lineup of Team Canada’s Under-18 hockey team when she was chosen to take part in a prestigious international camp.

The 16-year-old defender was one of six Canadian women selected to take part in the 2013 IIHF Women’s High Performance Camp held in Sheffield, England between July 14 and 21.

The camp featured 18 countries coming together to help grow the female game on a global level, and acted as the third phase of the International Ice Hockey Federation’s “To Sochi and Beyond,” a strategic development plan to improve women’s hockey worldwide, both on and off the ice. In addition to the six invited players, 10 Canadians also attended the camp as staff members.

“I was honoured to be chosen for this camp, it was an unbelievable experience,” Welsh told The Standard.

“The things we did and learned were amazing. It was definitely an experience I will never forget.”

Once players hit the ice in England, all attendees were split into six rosters consisting of 15 skaters and two goalies. Teams were on the ice twice a day, including three games over the course of camp, dry-land training, fitness testing and classroom sessions. Coach mentors and athlete ambassadors were assigned to teams to serve as resources for both players and coaches.

On the ice, the Canadian players and their American counterparts stood out, in large part due the historic domination of women’s hockey by the two countries.

“Leadership took a big role at the

Blackstock’s Kirsten Welsh was one of six Canadians recently selected to take part in the 2013 IIHF Women’s High Performance Camp in Sheffield, England, which included players from 18 countries. Welsh is expected to be invited to the second stage of the selection process from Team Canada’s Under-18 team later this summer in Calgary.

SUBMITTED PHOTO camp. Being Canadian, you had to take a bigger role on your team and really step up,” Welsh explained. “I found that the girls really looked up to us and the Americans, so we really tried to embrace that.”

Despite rosters being composed of players from around the globe, Welsh noted that the language barrier didn’t not play a big role once players hit the ice.

“Most of the girls there spoke pretty fluent English. It was a great group of girls, and we especially had fun playing charades with the girls from other countries,” Welsh said.

Among the other Canadian players taking part in the camp was 17-year-old Taylor Crosby from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, the younger sister of NHL superstar Sidney Cros-

by. According to Welsh, her famous last name did not detract from her play on the ice or her interactions with fellow campers.

“She was a great girl, and no one treated her differently. We wanted it to be about her, because we figured that for most of her life, it’s been about her having a famous brother.”

Ms. Welsh will now have to wait to hear if she has made it to the second round of try-outs for Team Canada, which take place during a week-long session in Calgary this August.

However, she will not be idle as she waits, as Welsh will be taking part in an elite tournament in Boston later this week as she continues her quest to don the maple leaf and represent her country on the global stage.

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Local kicking it to Graceland

CLOSE CALL: Mathew Sehutzman races to beat the throw to first base, but gets called out by Raiden Tibben, during an Intermediate exhibition game, which was part of the festivities when the port Perry and District Minor Softball Association celebrated minor softball week in Scugog Township with various events around Port Perry earlier this month.

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North Durham Ladies Lobball League Week 2 Standings - 2009 Team Jeff’s BBQ Mustangs Greenbank Coyotes Beamers Timms 2 Men & A Truck Crabby Joes Precision Auto Seagrave

Wins 9 9 6 6 4 3 3 2 2

Losses 0 2 3 5 6 7 9 6 6

Ties 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1

Points 19 18 12 12 10 6 6 5 5

Port Perry & District Minor softball (As of July 15)

JUNIOR MITE Place TEAM 1 Luchka Float 2 Don Frew & Sons 3 Ecowater

GP 7 7 6

W 5 2 1

L 1 3 4

T PTS 1 11 2 6 1 3

MITE Place TEAM 1 Canada Rubber Inc. 2 Halibut Time 3 Greenbank Bakery 4 Your So Country

GP 10 9 9 10

W 8 5 4 1

L 2 3 4 9

T PTS 0 16 1 11 1 9 0 2

SQUIRT Place TEAM 1 Canadian Tire 2 Dr. Workman Hawkeyes 3 Herringtons Butcher 4 Fitzpatrick Electric

GP 9 9 9 9

W 6 6 4 2

L 3 3 5 7

T PTS 0 12 0 12 0 8 0 4

INTERMEDIATE Place TEAM 1 Hunter’s Photography 2 Green Tractor 3 Techstar Industries 4 McTagues 5 Speck Tool 6 Overridge Fireplace

GP 8 9 8 6 9 8

W 8 8 7 2 2 1

L 1 2 2 5 7 7

T 0 0 0 0 0 0

SENIOR Place TEAM 1 Baylis Farm Supply 2 Pita Pit 3 Maple Leaf Foods 4 All Flags

GP 9 10 9 10

W 9 6 4 0

L 0 4 5 10

T PTS 0 18 0 12 0 8 0 0

PTS 16 16 14 4 4 2

Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, was singing the praises of a Port Perry native that was recently welcomed to their women’s soccer program.

Head women’s soccer coach Fred Wagenaar is pleased to announce the signing of Annalise Buchowski to the 2013 women’s soccer program.

Buchowski is a product of Port Perry High School where the 5’9” goal keeper was also a multi-sport athlete. Besides her efforts on the soccer field, she also participated on both the girls’ wrestling and cross country teams.

“Annalise is a great signing for us,” says Wagenaar.

“We have one of the top keepers in the NAIA with Stefany Castano Cardozo, and I think Annalise can step in and maintain that high standard. We are very fortunate to have her coming to our team.

“Annalise is extremely hard working, quick and brave, and has good hands; in other words all of the necessary skills that a great keeper needs. She is dedicated to her craft, loves to work out, and will provide great competition for Stephany. Annalise is also a real team player, with a great personality and will be one of the players that make a strong contribution to a wonderful spirit of the Lady Yellowjackets.”

Aside from her efforts in athletics, Buchowski was also involved in Jazzmerize Jazz Choir, Senior Chamber Ensemble and Concert Choir.

Buchowski, the daughter of Steve Buchowski and Brenda Rawn, will major in Athletic Training during her time on the hill.

Graceland University boasts a strong athletic tradition, having won numerous Heart of America Athletic Conference championships, competing against schools from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

According to the school’s web site, more than 50 per cent of those enrolled at the university are studentathletes. The best known Yellowjacket alum is 1976 Olympic decathlon gold medalist Bruce Jenner, who has gone on to further fame as part of the cast of ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians.’

Golf tourney to aid Hearth Place Local golfers can hit the links in Ajax later this summer for a good cause.

On Thursday, August 15, Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility is hosting its annual charity golf tournament benefiting the Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre in Oshawa, which will receive 100 per cent of the net proceeds. Hearth Place is a support centre where cancer patients and their families can go and share their experiences, find resources and discover new ways to care for themselves and each other, offering peer support, information, a resource centre, wellness programs and an ongoing lecture and discussion series.

Tickets are available at an early bird discount (until Aug. 1) for $150 per player. After Aug. 1, tickets are $175. The cost includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and dinner.

Registration is at 11 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m.

The tournament gets underway at 1 p.m. (shotgun start), followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses wishing to help out. Organizers are also looking for donations of prizes for golfers.

For more information, call Deer Creek at 905-4277737, ext. 227 or e-mail tarnott@golfdeercreek.com.

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24 Tolerate 26 One of the little piggies 27 Spanish sheep with fine wool 29 Skilled boater 34 Opening bars 35 Breakfast roll 36 CSI lab stuff 37 Sought damages 38 More dishonorable 39 Good or bad sign 40 Commit a faux pas 41 “Beau ___” 42 Powerful chess piece 43 Strike a chord 45 In an abrupt and discourteous manner 46 Forty-niner’s accessory?

47 Coolness under pressure 48 Jan. 26, 1986, event 53 Some rds.

56 Prince William’s school divisions 57 Word with “disaster” or 4 Mary’s Mr. Grant “dining” 5 Golfer Lee 58 The “O” of O Magazine 6 Donny’s sister 60 Auto racer Yarborough 7 “Look ___ this way . . .”

61 Baltic native 8 Ark builder 62 Brownish gray 9 It’s in some pitchers’ 63 Norse thunder god

repertoires 64 Finish second or last 10 John Hancock, notably 65 Flying fish- catchers 11 Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid 12 It may be proper DOWN 13 Diver Louganis 1 Regarding, in memos 22 Oft-broken promise 2 Arts community near Santa Fe 23 December ditty 3 Roman football game 25 Audubon subject

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ARIES (March 20-April 19): It’s play time Aries, make the most of this lighthearted cycle. Plan activities with your children.

Draw, paint or write poetry or music. Singles could attract a new romance.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Your friendships are changing. Old friends are leaving your life to make room for new ones. Get out and about, network and meet new people.

Donate time to a charitable cause.

GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Busy and eager to get things done, you will probably do a lot of driving around. If you cannot take a vacation, spend a weekend or two at a cottage. Have a heart-to-heart talk with the one you love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you do not practice what you preach, people will recognize the discrepancy between what you say and what you do. Make an effort to set a good example. Enroll in a course of study you have never tried before.

TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Clean up clutter and get rid of items you no longer use. Deal with family relationships during this cycle of emotional healing. Find your spiritual niche in the world and renew your perspective.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take steps to improve your monthly income. Get a part-time job or start a new home business.

Learn to budget and work with an accounting program. Better money management will lead to greater prosperity.

27 Tight-fisted one 28 Habituate (Var.) 29 Be uneconomical 30 “A Death in the Family”

Pulitzer winner James 31 Roman Summer Olympics event?

32 Slippery as ___ 33 Tot watcher 35 Strong, woody fiber 38 High-impact pitch?

39 Couple’s pronoun 41 Angry dog sound 42 Cervantes’ hero 44 Corkscrew, for wine

45 “Cougar Town” co-star

Courteney 47 Word with “fashion” or “dinner” 48 Religious offshoot 49 Its state bird is the seagull 50 Land or water sport 51 Two-tone dunker 52 Throws water on 54 3M product 55 “___ a Lady” (Tom Jones song) 59 Good golf score

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Happy Birthday Leo! Be your optimistic self and enjoy your favourite time of year. Think about the things you want to accomplish during the coming year. Pamper yourself, spend a day at a SPA.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Since your goals are going through a reorganization process, do not discuss them with anyone else. Help out an ill family member. Avoid the social scene, get plenty of rest and relaxation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): August will be a taxing month at work. Strive for greater efficiency on the job. Work smarter, not harder. Since your superiors recognize your special skills and talents, you could be in line for a raise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Power struggles over money are entirely possible now. Spending practices are subject to change. Debts will either go up or go down.

Do not let anyone push your psychological buttons. Study esoteric subjects.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): You have a strong need for companionship, sharing and feedback. The focus now is on relationships and spending time with the people you love. Be sure to listen to your partner’s point of view.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Adapt to changing work schedules. Go with the flow, do not put up resistance to an evolving work situation.

Look after your physical body. Eat right, get plenty of sleep and physical exercise.

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AT REST PETER VANDERHEUL April 1, 1943 ~ July 17, 2013 A leaf released from the arms of a tree, To glide through the air, now totally free.

A journey to make – a good-bye to us all A beautiful brilliance, we will always recall.

Peter passed away quietly in his 71st year, on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at his home in Port Perry, with his family at his side. He will be sorely missed by his spouse Beverley Anne (nee Gibson), partner in life for over 50 years. Loving father of Julia Vanderheul of Toronto and Boyd Vanderheul and his wife Chikako of Japan. He was the cherished Opa to his two grandsons, Ren and Kaz. Peter will also be fondly missed by his sister Dianne and her husband Murray Carnaghan. He was predeceased by his sister Aenne. Peter was passionate about volunteering, travel and most of all using his conservation and forestry management skills within the family wood lot and beyond. He was a dedicated and respected colleague in his fields of work, most notably serving with Ontario Hydro for nearly 32 years. Despite his failing health, he never stopped wanting to help and assist others in their endeavours. Peter found constant comfort and love within his extended family, friends, acquaintances and his faith. He will be missed forever. The family of Peter Vanderheul received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, July 19th from 5 – 8 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life was held in the Port Perry United Church on Saturday, July 20th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Don Willmer officiating. Interment Nestleton United Church Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Nestleton United Church Cemetery or the Port Perry United Church. Memories and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com

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DONALD IVAN DOHERTY It is with great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Donald Ivan Doherty, on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at age 50.

Beloved spouse of Cathi (nee Olliffe). Loved son of Frona and the late Norris Doherty. Dear brother of John Doherty and Cheryl Doherty. The family of Donald Doherty received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, (905-985 2171) on Thursday, July 18th from 7 - 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life was held in the Chapel on Friday, July 19th at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

Thanks to everyone who came to our

50th CELEBRATION. Thanks for the many cards, gifts, and best wishes we received. Special thanks to our family for such a memorable day.

Don and Marjorie Green

The family of Bruce Donneral would like to thank the many relatives, friends and neighbors for the many cards and letters of sympathy received following their recent loss of a wonderful Husband, Father and Grandfather. Grateful thanks to everyone who attended the funeral service and kindly sent donations for the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Special thanks to Reverend Les Hills for the beautiful service and fitting tribute, and to Dr. Mercer and the staff of Lakeridge Health - Port Perry for their care and kindness to Bruce. Finally, a sincere thank you to John Thorne for the respect and dignity shown to the family at this difficult time.

Patricia Donneral and family

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MACKENZIE In loving memory of our parents Doreen and Eric If tears could build a stairway And memories could build a lane We would walk all the way to Heaven To bring you home again It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home So Lord put Your arms around them Give them love and tender care And save a place beside them Until we get there.

‘Till we meet again, Mar, Lin and Dave In loving memory of Laura Koot Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Best Friend

We thought of you today But that is nothing new.

We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too.

We think of you in silence And make no outward show.

For what it meant to lose you, Only those who love you know.

Remembering you is easy, We do it every day.

It is the heartache of losing you That will never go away.

Forever in our hearts, Paul, Taylor, Stevie, Vanessa, Jonathan, Kristina, Nicholaas, Howard, Carol, Rob, Chantelle

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SALES TEAM HELPING OUT: The Purple Hill Loyal Orange Lodge #399 held their annual Meet and Greet BBQ for friends & neighbours in Blackstock in June. Above Lodge Master Tom Pollock presented Debra Peters, leader of Blackstock Sparks and Sparks member Abigayle Scott with a cheque for $500 in supSUBMITTED PHOTO port of the Girl Guides of Canada, Blackstock Group.

Durham waste survey now out The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is inviting residents to complete the online waste management survey. The purpose of the survey is for The Region to learn about the opinions of residents on waste diversion issues.

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PP Music Festival returns Aug. 17 SCUGOG: Mix together equal portions of jazz, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, country and then add a pinch of soul and you have the perfect recipe for a great day or live music.

Add a great venue like Palmer Park and you can’t go wrong as the Durham Region Music Society (DRMS) presents the 2013 Port Perry Music Festival.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, August 17, in Palmer Park, starting at noon and continuing to 6 p.m.

Two time Juno Award winner Jack De Keyzer will headline. His performances cover musical styles that include everything from country to jazz. Also joining the band will be the Badass Brass horn section.

Special appearances by piano player Terry ‘BluesDaddy’ Blankley and country artist Riki Knox are also scheduled.

This is the eighth year of the festival, which is produced by the Durham Region Music Society in concert with the Township of Scugog and local sponsors including the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino.

“We are looking forward to another great day or music in the park with some stellar performances” said Society President and festival organizer Howard Ross.

Ross also said that the concert will proceed, rain or shine, with the performers moving to Jude’s Sports Bar in the event of rain.

For more information on becoming a sponsor or member of the DRMS, please visit www.durhamregionmusicsociety.com, e-mail bluesx2@hotmail.com or call Howard Ross at 905-985-4998.

SHAKING IT UP IN ELGIN PARK: The Uxbridge Music and Arts Festival, held on July 13, featured a wall put up in Elgin Park by a street artist from Toronto and boxes of spray paint to encourage Uxbridge BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard festival goers to practice their talents.

Youth Film Festival seeking entries UXBRIDGE: Attention all budding Spielbergs and Scorceses - there are less than two months left to get your entries into the Third Annual Uxbridge Youth Film Festival.

The festival, which is jointly presented by the Roxy Theatres and the Uxbridge Youth Centre, is returning for another successful year this September.

The competition is open to youth between the ages of 13 and 20 and cuts across a wide range of genres.

The films entered are three to 10 minutes in length, and organizers are open to anything, so long as content is accessible to all ages, and copyright laws are respected.

The submission deadline for DVDs is Friday, Sept. 13 at the Uxbridge Youth Centre, located at 34 Brock St. West in downtown Uxbridge.

Once all entries are submitted, the Top 10 Films will be screened as part of a special Film Festival Night at the Roxy on Wednesday Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event are $5, and will go on sale the week before at the Roxy Box Office and at Presents, Presents, Presents.

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The top films will be screened, juried by a panel of film industry professionals, and awards will be presented that night. The Audience Choice Award will be voted on by all attendees and awarded that night as well.

Additionally, the top film from the festival will be showcased at the ‘13th Annual World Wide Short Film Festival’ at the Roxy on Wednesday Oct. 2.

For more information on this great showcase for young filmmakers, please contact Cathy Christoff at cathy.christoff@roxytheatres.com or call 416-989-6963. Additional information is also available on the Uxbridge Youth Centre’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/uxbridgeyouthcentre.

So, get those cameras rolling, and you could see your name in lights later this year.

PPAA gallery opens Stretch your artistic perspective and explore new horizons in the upcoming exhibit “Painting for the Love of It” by the Port Perry Artists’ Association.

The show opens Saturday (July 27) at 2 p.m. in the Kent Farndale Gallery in the Scugog Memorial Public Library at 231 Water Street in Port Perry.

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GROWING IN GREENBANK: Lauren Jones pollinates her daylillie flower by hand to create a new breed of colours at Pearl Gardens, on Saturday, July 20.

Pearl Gardens, in the yard of the Jones family home, features over 500 different types of lillies, most of which were hybridized by hand by the Jones family - Brian and Dianne and daughters Lauren and Emily. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

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