The Standard Newspaper August 15th, 2013

Vol. 10 No. 33

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UXBRIDGE: Those hoping for a resolution to the ongoing debate surrounding the proposed firearms discharge by law will have to wait until at least September.

Council once again delayed making a decision on the controversial by law at their meeting on the morning of Monday, Aug. 12.

Council chambers were once again packed with residents in opposition to any potential increase in operating hours at Uxbridge Shooting Sports on Conc. 4.

The chief concern over nearby residents is the noise emanating from the club, which has operated in the same location since 1965.

Uxbridge Shooting Sports Vice President Steve Malcolm explained that the club has taken steps to improve its noise barriers in recent years, including the planting of almost 10,000 trees on the property since 1996. However, local residents who have moved to the area with knowledge of the gun club’s long-standing operation, claim that the addition of these trees has done little to block sound emanating from the club.

“Trees do not make a difference, only mass blocks sound, and trees do not have enough mass,” said local resident Jim Burgess.

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DARRYL KNIGHT AND BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

Liam cools off at the new Bonner Boys splash pad at the Uxbridge Arena on Aug. 10, ahead of the pad’s grand opening this weekend.

See Pages 3 and 16 for more information. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

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SCUGOG: Local opponents of a proposed Scugog solar farm will have their voices heard next month, at an environmental review tribunal dealing with the controversial project.

The project, a 10-megawatt solar farm proposed for a Shirley Rd. property, has the potential to set a precedent for further major infrastructure projects on the Oak Ridges Moraine, say members of environmental group Save The Oak Ridges Moraine Coalition (STORM).

Recently, an environmental review tribunal accepted a pair appeals to the project, which is being spearheaded by Canadian Solar.

When the hearing begins on Tuesday, Sept. 10, Scugog Township and local resident Jacqueline Visconti will be presenting their cases in opposition to the construction of the project, which will cover 142 acres of land.

A preliminary hearing into the matter was held on Thursday, Aug. 8, in Scugog Council chambers as other interested parties made their pitch to be involved with the process.

Five total requests were made to the tribunal, including four requesting presenter status and one seeking participant status.

Canadian Solar has previously declined to comment on the project as it is being appealed.

Prior to last week’s preliminary hearing on the matter, members of STORM and neighbours of the proposed Canadian Solar Illumination facility gathered at a Shirley Rd. home on Aug. 7, to discuss what STORM’s executive director Debbe Crandall described as what could be a “precedentsetting” legal proceeding.

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Blackstock Fair – August 23rd & 24th visit www.blackstockfair.ca Port Perry Fair – August 31st to September 2nd visit www.portperryfair.com Celebrate agriculture at our local fairs!

MEETINGS, PROCLAMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Council / Committee Meeting Schedule August 26th

• General Purpose & Administration Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m.

September 3rd

• Scugog Seniors Advisory Committee Meeting – 9:30 a.m.

September 9th

• Council Meeting – 6:30 p.m.

The meetings noted above are open to the public and will be held at the Municipal Office (181 Perry St., Port Perry) unless noted differently.

Council Appointments

The Council of the Township of Scugog invites additional applications from members of the public who are qualified electors (18 years of age, Canadian Citizen) in the Township of Scugog who wish to have their names considered for appointment to the following Committees for this Council term: •Scugog Heritage & Museum Committee – 1 member •Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee – 2 members •Public Art Advisory Committee – 2 members •Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee - 2 members •Scugog Seniors Advisory Committee – 1 member from Ward 1 •Fenceviewers - 2

RECREATION Splash Pad – Operating Schedule

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

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

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

2013 Tim Horton FREE Swim Dates at Birdseye Pool: •Wednesday, August 28th from 5-7 p.m.

Downtown Parking in Port Perry

•Be advised that the Township has a three (3) hour parking limit which is in effect 365 days of the year. The Township performs routine road cleaning/maintenance, and vehicles parked on the roads for extended periods of time may cause delays/obstructions to the maintenance workers.

•Be attentive to signage regarding road maintenance and other road closures in the Downtown Area, as vehicles interfering with road maintenance and closures are liable to a $45 Parking Infraction Notice.

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

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

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

This summer, Driftwood Theatre takes you on the greatest journey of love, adventure and the search for home ever told.

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

Blackstock Fair – Friday, August 23rd & Saturday, August 24th

The annual Blackstock Fair will be held on Friday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 24th at the Blackstock Fairgrounds. Friday, August 23rd is the Garden Tractor Pull starting at 7:30 p.m. Activities on Saturday, August 24th include a parade, midway, livestock and horse shows and Demolition Derby. For more information please visit www.blackstockfair.ca.

Port Perry Fair Saturday, August 31st to Monday, September 2nd

Check out the Fall & Winter Leisure Guide for a listing of our Recreation Programs for the 2013-2014 Season.

New to the Township this year: Ballet, Kindergym, Dynamic Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Basketball and Volleyball programs! Registration starts Monday, August 26th for our Fall programs.

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

Driftwood Theatre, “Homer’s Odyssey” – August 18th at the Scugog Shores Museum Village

Township of Scugog Fall & Winter Leisure Guide

Christopher Harris, Clerk - E-mail: charris@scugog.ca.

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

•All newly constructed signs, as well as changes to signs located within the Township, must have a permit issued by the Chief Building Official or his/her designate. If you are planning to install or alter a sign, please contact the Township Building Department regarding the required provisions.

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

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

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

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

Free Movie Night in the Park

Looking to end the summer with some fun - why not rent Birdseye Pool for only $115.17 per hour. Please call Shawna at 905-985-8698 ext. 101 for more information.

Sign By-Law Requirements

Aquarama – Sunday, August 18th

End of Summer Bash!

Application forms and details regarding each of the Committees is available on the Township of Scugog web site at www.scugog.ca or at the Municipal Office, 181 Perry St., Port Perry and will be accepted by the undersigned.

PUBLIC NOTICE

EVENTS

Scugog Arena Early Week Schedule – August 26th to August 30th

The Scugog Arena will have the following Early Week program schedule: Early Week Programming Daily Schedule for Monday, August 26th to Friday, August 30th Time Program 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.

Jr. Youth Shinny 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.

Sr. Youth Shinny 11:00 – 12:20 p.m.

Men’s Shinny 1:00 to 2:20 p.m.

Ladies Shinny 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Public Skating (Jr. Youth Shinny – 11 Years of age and under; Sr. Youth Shinny – 12 Years of age and over) Program Cost: •Youth Shinny - $3.50 each •Public Skating - $3.50 each or $10.50 /family of 5 •Men & Ladies Shinny - $7.00 each

Park and Ball Diamond Bookings

If you are interested in booking Palmer Park for an event or need to book one of the Township’s six ball diamonds, please contact Natalie Lindell at 905-985-7346 ext. 112 or email nlindell@scugog.ca.

Join us in Palmer Park on Thursday, August 29th. Bring your chair & blanket and catch OZ the Great and Powerful under the stars complete with Vos’ Popcorn and Domino’s Pizza starting at dusk.

The annual Port Perry Fair celebrates agriculture every Labour Day weekend at the Port Perry Fairgrounds.

Activities include concert with Dallas Smith and special guest Riki Knox (Sunday, September 1st at 8 p.m.), midway, demolition derby, 4H Shows, Heavy Horses, Bull Riding and much more. For more information visit www.portperryfair.com.

Murder Mystery Night, “A Fist Full of Pasta” Friday, September 6th at 7:30 pm

Held at the Scugog Shores Museum Village (16210 Island Rd., Port Perry). Come join your favourites: the good, the bad and the funny, as you explore the village to solve this mysterious crime. Prizes are donated by local businesses. Advanced tickets are $17 and are on sale at the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre (inside the Arena). Only 100 tickets sold, so get yours early. Call 905-985-8698 x 103 or museum@scugog.ca for more information.

13th Annual Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament – September 26th

The 13th Annual Fore Scugog Golf Tournament will be held Thursday, September 26th at the Oakridge Golf Club raising funds for Youth Initiatives in Scugog.

Join us for a great day of golf – cost to golf is $150 includes lunch, golf, cart and dinner. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information visit www.scugog.ca or contact Lisa Fitton at 905-985-7346 ext. 116 or email: lfitton@scugog.ca.

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

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

Sunday Evening Concerts in the Park

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

•Sunday, August 18th – Generation Gap, Tony Guymer •Sunday, August 25th – Cool Dixie New Orleans Style, Glenn McMullen •Sunday, September 1st – Swing Tyme Melodies, One More Time

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

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Valid AUGUST 16-22, 2013 only at Port Perry Foodland COLLISION ON SIMCOE ST.: Scugog Township firefighters responded to a collision on Simcoe St. north of Whitfield Road on Monday, Aug. 12. A white Chevrolet Rendezvous rolled off of the road and a Dodge Charger was damaged on the front end. At least two people were taken to hospital.

BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Uxbridge splash pad officially opens Aug. 18 UXBRIDGE: The long wait is finally over, and the Bonner Boys will be holding a grand opening celebration at the recently completed splash pad this weekend.

On Sunday, Aug. 18, the Bonner Boys are inviting the community to take part in the event between

1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the splash pad, located adjacent to Uxbridge Arena at 291 Brock St. West.

There will be free food giveaways to those in attendance, as well as bouncing castles to entertain the younger set on hand for the celebration.

The Bonner Boys have spent the past few years fundraising for the project, which carried a price tag of approximately $400,000, in the hopes of eventually providing the community with a place where residents can cool down free of charge.

The splash pad will be open daily from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., enabling all local residents to take part in Uxbridge’s newest recreation attraction.

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Outdoor info session for Joanne’s House SCUGOG: An outdoor information session for a Durham youth shelter will be taking place in downtown Port Perry this week, and residents are invited to drop in and find out more.

The session will focus on Joanne’s House shelter and will be held Friday (Aug. 16) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lawn next to TD Canada Trust Port Perry, located at 165 Queen St. The event, dubbed ‘Lemonade on the Lawn,’ will feature cold drinks and snacks courtesy of Millar’s Market.

The two businesses have supported Joanne’s House through past charitable initiatives, including a suc-

cessful charity golf tournament for the shelter this past June.

Opening in 2008 as Durham Youth House to assist young people in need, the shelter was renamed in 2010 in hon-

our of Port Perry resident and volunteer board chair Joanne Dutka.

For more information on the event, contact TD branch manager Cheryl Timbers at 905-985-8435, ext. 250.

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Both sides of solar farm debate prepare for September hearing F RO M PAG E 1

In her presentation to the gathered audience, Ms. Crandall recalled the origins of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) 12 years ago, a piece of provincial legislation designed to reign in urban sprawl which came about after lobbying from concerned Ontarians living on the moraine. The plan will be up for review in 2015, said Ms. Crandall, adding that the appeals against the Shirley Rd. solar farm could form the basis of an increased focus within the ORMCP on controlling the proliferation of such green energy developments on moraine lands.

“In 2001, there was no threat of (green energy) infrastructure - it was all about development,” recalled Ms. Crandall, referring to the issue of new housing subdivisions springing up on the moraine. “People understand urban sprawl - what they don’t understand is this infrastructure.... If we ad-

vocate strategically and intelligently, we can turn the tides of how we look at land use. In 2015, it would be exciting if we shook things up and this (the solar farm appeal) is a good argument.”

Among the attendees of the Aug. 7 meeting was Doug Taylor, one of several Clarington residents opposing a proposed Hydro One transformer station slated for a moraine property in that municipality, citing the potential for explosions and leaks on sensitive lands. With that project currently on hold - it was originally expected to get underway this summer - following a number of presentations to various levels of government by Mr. Taylor and his neighbours, as well as a third-party report on the project requested and funded by the group, Mr. Taylor shared some his experiences with the group in battling such developments.

“You need to be about water, water, water,” he

Debbe Crandall of the Save The Oak Ridges Moraine Coalition (STORM) addresses a meeting of local residents and concerned individuals opposing a solar farm proposed for a Shirley Rd. property in BLAKE WOLFE The Standard Scugog Township. said. “They (government) seem to care very little about endangered species, but if you fight them on the water, you stand a chance.”

The apparent need for such third-party studies, often financed by individuals or organizations at their own expense, on such de-

velopments struck a chord with some attendees.

“Why do we have to dig into our savings and RESPs to fund additional

studies on these projects?” said STORM director Cindy Sutch. “The province should be assisting with that.”

Community culture Pickering Airport concerns land in Scugog Durham Tourism is inviting area municipalities, event producers, and arts and heritage organizations to celebrate arts and culture in Durham Region during Culture Days weekend, which runs from September 27 to 29.

Now in its fourth year, Culture Days invites everyone to explore, discover and participate in arts and culture events in every community across the country. In 2012, the annual Culture Days weekend took place in more than 850 Canadian cities and towns, with attendance topping more than 1.6 million individuals.

More than 1,500 activities were presented across Ontario, a 20 per cent increase over the event’s first-year participation levels.

“We are encouraging all artists and venues to participate in this grassroots event to celebrate Durham Region’s culture and heritage,” said Kerri King, Tourism Manager for Durham Region. “Last year, more than 50 activities happened here in Durham Region as part of Culture Days. This year, we hope that even more artists and venues get in

on the celebration.”

Culture Days events are free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate “behind the scenes” and discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators and designers at work in their communities. Last year, events in Durham Region included studio tours and open houses, art exhibitions, heritage tours, concerts, performances, dance workshops, art lessons, a fashion show and more.

Durham Tourism is requesting that all interested participants register Culture Days events online, as soon as possible, to have their event listed on both the Durham Tourism and Culture Days websites. Event organizers should register their event on www.durhamtourism.ca and www. culturedays.ca to be a part of both local and national marketing campaigns, where events will be promoted in the media and online.

For more information, contact Durham Tourism toll-free at 1-800413-0017 or tourism@ durham.ca.

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

For more than 40 years, residents have fought to preserve area farmland in their opposition to the proposed Pickering Airport, and recently an advocacy group made an impassioned presentation in Port Perry.

In July, Queen Beans and P’Lovers hosted a Land Over Landings presentation as the group sought to inform local residents of the issues surrounding the project.

Land Over Landings is the latest group to take on the proposed airport, carrying on a fight that began with People Over Planes when the project was originally announced in 1972.

On the heels of an announcement in June by federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty that the airport would indeed be going ahead, Land Over Landings has renewed their energies by hosting these information sessions in neighbouring communities.

“The government isn’t caring about this land but we are,” stated Land Over Landings spokesperson Mary Delaney. “We’re focusing on the land because it’s still there. This is not a case of NIMBY (not in my backyard), we don’t want it anywhere because it’s not needed. It’s such a no-brainer if only we could get the government to listen.”

Among the chief concerns of the group is the feasibility of a second major airport for the GTA as well as the apparent lack of a business plan for the project going forward.

“There is a lot of misinformation out there, and the government is creating false hopes on the basis of smoke and mirrors,” explained Pat Valentine of Land Over Landings. “There is no business case or price tag for this project.”

The group points to Montreal’s infamous Mirabel Airport as an example of why an airport in Pickering would be doomed to fail, and residents of Durham Region would be left to pick up the pieces.

When Mirabel opened in 1975, it was originally envisioned to be the largest airport in the world in terms of surface area as more than 98,000 acres of land were expropriated.

In comparison, the Pickering Airport lands were orig-

inally composed of 18,600 acres of federal lands, and a further 25,000 acres provided by the provincial government. As Land Over Landings pointed out, that would be enough land for four airports the size of Pearson International Airport in Mississauga.

“If the project ever does go through, the people of Durham will be the big losers. We’ll end up with a white elephant, because it’s going to fail just like Mirabel and just like across the United States where airports were built and expanded with grand ideas and no plan,” added Ms. Valentine.

The other main issue at hand for Land Over Landings is the disappearance of prime agricultural land to make way for the project.

“This is class one farmland, the best in the world,” explained Ms. Delaney. “One day, we will need an airport to fly in the fruits and vegetables we can’t grow.”

Changes coming to flyers To our valued readership: In an effort to serve the community even better, The Standard, after today’s edition (Aug. 15), will no longer be carrying flyers for Canadian Tire Port Perry; after Aug. 22, 2013, we will no longer carry flyers for Vos’ Independent Grocer.

In the interest of doing good business from all sides, it was decided that this aspect of our relationship with both advertisers would have to conclude.

Our connection with these two valued community partners, however, remains strong.

You will continue to see ads from both businesses inside Your Community Newspaper, advertising upcoming specials and promotions.

In addition, we continue to publish stories and photos promoting and chronicling the many community initiatives both Vos’ and Canadian Tire support and organize each year, such as the JumpStart Program and North Durham Community Toy Drive.

The Standard, along with Vos’ and Canadian Tire, value the continued interest of our readership, making us The Voice of North Durham.

- The Standard team

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Tour de Perry rolls into town Sept. 5 SCUGOG: The Port Perry United Way is holding its sixth annual Tour De Perry, on Thursday, September 5, at noon on Perry St. The Tour De Perry features a free barbeque, exciting tricycle race and the official campaign kick off for the United Way. A free barbeque and a trike race - what better way to spend noon hour in Port Perry? Come out and see some of Port Perry’s fine citizens display their prowess on tricycles. If you have any interest in putting in a team in the trike race, Cheryl Manikas (the CEO of the United Way trike Grand Prix) would love to hear from you. She can be reached at her other job as the Port Perry Manager for the United Way at 905-9859399. Your team will be hard-pressed to beat a series of seasoned pros from the local banks, Scugog Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Tire, Gus Brown, United Way agencies, Port Perry Villa, PP Print, Durham Regional Police and other powerful and highly skilled teams!

Mark your calendar. September 5, at noon!

Free fun-filled event for everyone to enjoy!

HERE COMES THE BRIDAL WARS: The third annual Bridal Wars event by Forever Friends Bridal in Port Perry will be held this Sunday (Aug. 18) at Trillium Trails in Raglan. This fun event will feature 20 brides and their teams going head-to-head for $16,000 in great prizes. More information can be found on-line at the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/foreverfriendsbridal.

AMANDA MCFARLAND The Standard

Residents still up in arms over bylaw F RO M PAG E 1

Mr. Malcolm responded that the club could look at further measures to block sound, but they would take both time and money to properly implement.

“We can improve what we’ve already done,” said Mr. Malcolm. “Bigger berms around the property is something we’ll look into, but it’ll be a costly endeavour that’ll take time.”

Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy agreed that measures should be taken to further reduce the sound from the club.

“It’s time to look at it and see if some big changes can’t be made to sound,” commented Councillor Molloy. “We have to be diligent and work on all of these issues to get the sound down.”

Local residents also take issue with the club’s continued operation on Saturday, which was included in a bylaw passed in 1989 to allow for occasional events at the club in addition to their typical Wednesday and Sunday operations.

According to Mr. Malcolm, the club operates mainly for members-only training on Saturdays, and does not advertise this in an effort to limit the amount of Saturday shooting on the property.

There are, however, five major events that take place

on Saturdays at the club throughout the year. Nearby residents have appealed to have the club limited to one Saturday of operation per month, a move that did not appear to sit well with Mr. Malcolm.

“Giving away 40 Saturdays a year is not acceptable,” said Mr. Malcolm, whose presentation was marred by constant groans from the audience. “This issue should have been addressed in 1965,and again in 1989.”

A motion by Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast to limit the club to operating on five Saturdays per year could not find a seconder at the council table, and was defeated.

Council would later decide to keep the by-law intact until more information regarding sound from the site can be obtained.

Councillors voted unanimously to have an audio engineer conduct a sound study to ensure that decibel levels fall within Ministry of the Environment guidelines, essentially leaving the current firearms discharge by-law in place until the results of the study are presented to council.

The results of the study are expected to be made public in September, and Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor stressed a speedy resolution to the study.

“In fairness to both sides, we need to do the study immediately and bring it back,” said Mayor O’Connor.

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NORTH DURHAM August St. John Ambulance Lindsay – August 2013 courses now available. All courses are at Victoria Park Armoury at 210 Kent St. W. For more info or to pre-register, call 705-324-9894 or e-mail sjalindsay@bellnet.ca.

Saturday, August 17 The Bethesda-Reach Women’s Institute is organizing a chartered bus trip to Spadina House Museum in Toronto - only 30 tickets are available at $25 each, including refreshments and dessert. The bus will make two stops to pick up guests - 8:30 a.m. at the Scugog Arena and 9 a.m. at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre. Participants are asked to bring their own sandwich or main course and juice. Phone Corinne Croxall at (905) 8523925 for tickets. Funds must be received in advance of the trip.

Sunday, August 18 Chicken barbecue, Scugog Island United Church. Sponsored by the Stewards. Adults $17.50, children ages 6 to 12 $5. Call for tickets. 905-985-2911 or 905-985-3863.

- Greenbank United Cemeteries decoration service at 2:30 pm.

August 19 - 23 Seagrave United Church Summer camp for ages 4 - 12 years.

1:30 - 4:30 Aug. 19 - 23, 2013 Cost $10 per child or $25 per family. Crafts, puppets, songs, games, snacks - FUN, FUN, FUN! Call 905-983-3595 to pre-register or for more info.

- St. John’s Presbyterian Church Summer Daycamp, S.K. to Grade 6, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Still room for kids to join in on the fun with crafts, snacks, skits, songs, games and puppet shows, with the theme of Rome: Paul and the Underground Church.

It’s Free! Register by calling 905-985-3881 or get a registration form at www.stjohnsportperry.com.

Saturday, August 24 Region of Durham Plowing Match at the farm of Jim and Norma Ferguson 1845 Concession Rd. 5, Sunderland (1 mile south and 2 miles east of Sunderland). For further information, please contact Jim Ferguson at 705-357-3069.

Saturday, September 7 Columbus Community United Church, 3285 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa will be hosting its 37th Annual Yard Sale. This sale will take place on from 8 am to 3 pm. There are still spaces available and can be purchased for $20 per space (approx. 8’ x 10’) and you can get more information by calling the Church Office at (905) 655-8852.

September 9 and 16 Pineridge Chorus Guest Nights. We are a friendly women’s chorus. We like to sing harmony and to perform for others. Learn, laugh and harmonize. Welcome to our guest nights at 7:15 p.m. at the Uxbridge Music Hall. Info: 905-852-6327.

September 18 Prince Albert Cemetery Walk, 7 p.m., hosted by Paul Arculus.

The walk is free, but donations gladly accepted for the Lake Scugog Historical Society. Meet at the Jeffrey St. entrance, off of Old Simcoe Rd., south of 7A. More info at www.lakescugoghistoricalsociety.com.

Saturday, September 21 Port Perry/Prince Albert United Church House Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eight unique and/or historic homes in the Port Perry and Prince Albert area will be open to visitors.

Tickets are $25 each and includes refreshments at Port Perry United Church. Visit www.portperryhousetour.ca for tickets and more information.

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BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Where has the summer gone?

Already talk of the CNE opening and the Blackstock Fair approaching quickly. It doesn’t seem long since spring!

A large crowd of relatives and friends from many areas gathered at the CE room of the United Church to attend the open house to celebrate the 90th birthday of Noreen Malcolm on Sunday afternoon. She arrived at the party in a beautiful vintage ‘32 Buick owned and driven by Glenn Evans of Port Perry. Happy birthday, Noreen.

Gordie Malcolm and his entire family from Duncan, B.C., Virginia and California are all spending some time with Noreen.

Emma and Gillian Graham accompanied their grandparents Harvey and Joan along with Aunt Cheryl and uncles Rob and James on a cruise from Boston along the New England coastline and the Maritimes to Montreal, where they boarded the VIA train to Oshawa and home again. They will tell you lots of stories about their adventure.

St. Jonh’s Anglican Church would like to invite you to an evening with Aruna Papp on Thursday, September 26, at 7 p.m. She will speak about her journey from India to Canada to Scugog. Mark your calendars now, more details to come.

Helen Smart and Stuart Dorrell enjoyed having their family home

last week. Lisa and Steve Tufts arrived from Elgin, Manitoba, Annie Wyecliff Nicholls from Kenabeck and Darcy Dorrell and family from Charlton. What a great visit.

The annual VanCamp picnic was held on Sunday at the Scout Hall in Port Perry. Everyone enjoyed much visiting and all the good food.

Winners at the Tuesday evening euchre party were Jean Slemon, Marion Koppins, Lawrence McLaughlin, Heidi Krieg, Donna Sweetman and low Muriel Tenant. Doreen Sheehey had the most lone hands. The specials were won

by Peter Booth, Muriel Tenant, Don Trunks and Doug Harper.

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell This Saturday is our first District Cabinet Meeting of this Lions year with a meeting being held in Minden at their Lions Hall. District Governor Lloyd Clifton will install his new Cabinet, report on his goals and District project, and introduce his Committee Chairs. This meeting is open to all Lions, Lioness and Leo members.

We’re looking forward to the 26th anniversary of the Musicians’ Cornroast, in memory of Larry Dee. Just follow the signs to 4790 McKee Road in Blackstock on Sunday afternoon, August 18. You’ll enjoy many of the

artists from days gone by with a few new faces. Come out and enjoy some country music and a motor cycle show and shine. Tickets are $10 each and accompanied children under 12 are free. The Lions will be working at the refreshment booths as usual. Bring a lawn chair and some sunscreen. See you on Sunday.

Watch this column for news about our annual Walk for Dog Guides and watch for posters and pledge forms being placed around the community. Be sure to reserve Sunday, September 29 and mark your calendar for our Walk.

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling We got the rain-now turn up the heat a bit! At least the plants don’t dry up quite so fast. The Western 4H young people were here from July 31 to August 8. They visited the Trent Severn Waterway, CN Tower, the Mustard farm, Ocala orchards, the mushroom plant, Niagara Falls and had a car rally to see where there Eastern chums lived. Barry and Barbara Hackner were host families with Joel’s “twin” Veronique and one of the chaperons staying with them. A busy but fun time for all!

Happy birthday to Sheila Maloney on Aug.8-that seems to be a popular day for birthdays! Our condolences to the family of Arthur Franklin Leppard, who recently passed away.

They lived on the 6th. Congratulations to April Simmonds for her showing in the horse ring. April is the daughter of Don and Faye, nee Morris, whose family came from

Sandford. Her aunt Jennifer (nee Simmonds) lives with her husband Phil Wilson in Sandford, Congratulations also to the Barkey family in winning such a prestigious award for Farm Families, one among many the farm, family and cattle have won. The matriarch of the family is Donna, nee Johnson who lived in Uxbridge Township before marrying Frank Barkey. One daughter Caroline married Frazer Puterbough, grandson of Dr. Carl and Sheila Puterbough.

Friday At the Foster was another feast of music as Travis Smalley filled in on short notice for the original entertainers. He brought along a classmate Melody Thomas who sang several numbers with a powerful operatic voice.

Travis had no trouble filling his time with music and they sang a few songs as duets, another good

blend of voices.

The 5th Asling Family Reunion was held at Greenbank Ianson Park on Sunday Aug.11. I had hoped for better attendance but there were several new members there and everyone enjoyed themselves among friends and relatives. One set of sisters drove from Stubensville Ohio and back just to be with us! Lewis Weir was among those who attended. Lewis and Eldene recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.

Others came from Stouffville, Oshawa, Uxbridge and Greenbank. Although both Sandford and Zephyr churches are closed for the next 2 Sundays, services commence again on Sept. 1. The month of October finds us celebrating the anniversaries of both churches as well as the Music Gala at Sandford Oct. 18.

Mark your calendars for another great event.

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SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux A friendly reminder, the Sunrise Beach Association’s annual family fun day picnic will take place on Saturday, August 17. The fun will start at 12 noon and will go till dusk, ending the day with a spectacular fireworks display. There will be games for adults and children and prizes to be won, along with a barbecue and corn on the cob. Please bring your own salads, chairs and beverages. Come one come all, everyone is welcome to come and have some fun!

Call to worship was called by Rev. Michelle Hofman, a warm welcome went out to all.

Chicken barbecue this Sunday, August 18. Tickets available by calling Betty Ann Freeman at 905-985-3863 or by calling Anna Specley at 905-985-2911 tickets have increased to $17.50.

Steve Ciecwierz is still looking for a volunteer for Presbytery representative, as his schedule doesn’t allow for him to make the meetings. The meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month starting at 7 p.m.

Please let him know if you can take on this responsibility.

Remember there will be no church ser-

vice on September 1, so that we may attend the United Church Pot Luck Luncheon being held in Nestleton. If you need transportation, please let us know.

Thank you goes out to Doug and Susie Baird for providing the refreshments at time for fellowship following the morning service.

Anyone who has received a JNAC survey please return as soon as possible, as well as anyone who needs one please email the church at scugogislandunitedchurch@live.ca The First Nation community is going into a by-election. Nominations were made on Friday and the candidates running are Michael Woodcock, Lonny Coons, Tracy Gauthier, Jamie Kozlinsky and Stuart Forbes. Good luck to all the candidates.

A meeting will held on August 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The election date is being held on September 3. Good luck to all.

Happy Birthdays this week goes out to: Tami Harper, Lindsay McRae, Alicia Marsden (12), Doug Tobin Sr. (13), Clifford Woodcock, Fred Ball (14), Robert Thompson (17), and Mackenzie Tobin and happy birthday to anyone who may have been missed.

SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short The Seagrave Church members have been busy refurbishing the Church over the summer. Approximately 250 manhours have been spent painting and repairing the windows, cleaning the kitchen and the church and the outside steps have been repaired. Thanks to all who have spent the past few weeks working to make our Church look so good.

Ross and Jean Short had daughter Debbie Drinkwalter spend the weekend with them. They spent Sunday afternoon with friends, Jim and Jean Latchford from Edmonton who are visiting family in Ontario.

Happy anniversary to Brooke and Chris Acton, as well as Don and Margaret Real.

The church service this Sunday was led by Betty Lou Beacock. Happy

Birthday was sung to Rita Prokopchuk. Len Somerville sang “I Believe”, accompanied by our organist, Joan Lee. Don Real provided the message for the younger people, and told how Jesus fed 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish. Don Beacock read the scripture and Barb Martyn led the Prayers of the People.

Coming Events: Aug. 18 9:15 a.m. - Church service with Rev. Paul leading the service.

Aug. 18 2 p.m. - Decoration service at Pleasant Point Cemetery. General Meeting to follow.

Aug. 19 to 23 (afternoons) - Seagrave Vacation Bible Camp VIBE for children ages four to twelve.

Registration between 1 and 1:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per child or $25 per family. Call Betty Lou at 905-985-3595

to pre-register or 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, old CDs and pillowcases.

Sept. 8 10:15 a.m. - Coffee Hour hosted by the congregation.

Sept. 10 12 noon - Out to Lunch - more details to follow.

Sept. 14 8:30 a.m. - Men’s breakfast group will meet at the Blue Heron Casino for Breakfast. All are welcome to attend.

Sept. 27 - Seagrave talent auction. Details to follow.

Sept. 29 - Seagrave United Church 107th anniversary. Guest speaker will be Rev. Don Willmer of Port Perry United Church and Vocals by the Kawartha Male Choir.

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till Greenbank Vacation Bible Camp VIBE will be held at the Greenbank United Church, August 19 to 23, 9 a.m. to noon.

Registration cost of $10 per child, $25 per family of three or more children. Registration may be paid on first day, but names and ages in advance may be registered with me, Mary Jean Till, at 905-985-0535. They still need used CDs and used pillow cases - 25 to 30 children anticipated. Leader Olivia Phillips is returning for her third year, assisted by Jordan Bell, both trained, and local volunteers for a week a stories, crafts, games, music and snacks.

Durham Region’s Plowing Match will be held on Saturday, August 24, at the farm of Jim and Norma Furguson, 1845 Conc. Rd. 5, Sunderland, east of Hwy 12.

Greenbank’s annual Soapbox Derby for children ages six and up will be held on September 28. For more information, or to volunteer; please e-mail d.d.bell@sympatico. ca or call 905-985-1809.

Congratulations to Port Perry Lumberjacks, who won bronze medals at the 418 Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship games, held at St. - Leonard - d’Aston, QC. Quebec won Gold and Teeswater, ON won silver.

Greenbank Bethel Cemetery service is next Sunday, August 18, at 2:30 p.m. with guest speaker Chaplin Charles Jackson and soloist Hayden Kerry and Rev. Moorhouse will have the 11 a.m. Greenbank United Church service with guest soloist Dan Brown.

Dianne Pelletier led the Sunday service on August 11. Internationally recognized guest speaker Aruna Papp, gave highlights on her speech, which was given at the 57th session of the United Nations in New York.

She was one of the official deligates among 6,000 women and some men at the 10-day event. Author of the book The Unworthy Creature. Aruna also fielded questions from the congregation.

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, August 18 Service at 10 a.m.

Sunday School and KIds summer day camp August 19 - 23

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, August 18 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, August 18 10 a.m. Morning Service

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, August 18 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, August 18 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,

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

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

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

(Anglican Church of Canada)

Rev. John Anderson

266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com 13th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, August 18

Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

A contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment.

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

9 a.m. Communion

Sunday School and Nursery available

HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m.

Mid-week programs for youth and adults!

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

A PLACE OF HOPE!

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, August 18 Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 a.m. Morning Service Children’s time with 9:15 a.m. service

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

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

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EDITORIAL The wait Who knew that in 1971, the seeds would be sown for a seemingly unending drama, one that continues to twist and turn, particularly in light of recent government comments?

The oft-discussed, oft-maligned, yet-to-happen Pickering Airport continues to ruffle feathers, more than 40 years after the facility was originally proposed for a large parcel of farmland southwest of Uxbridge Township.

Rumblings began in 2011 after several homes in the former community of Altona came down to make way for a proposed landing strip.

Then earlier this summer, Finance Minister and Whitby-Oshawa MP Jim Flaherty created the latest shockwaves in the Pickering Airport debacle, when an off-the-cuff remark that the airport was a more-orless sure thing got residents and neighbours of the property - some of whom have been there since the beginning - concerned and wondering if the long-dormant project really would happen after all.

Many said it didn’t make sense in the 1970s. Now that the future is here, it makes even less sense.

Of course, there are the usual cries of ‘not in my backyard,’ as there are in the case of any large-scale development. But so-called NIMBYism aside, from a practical and business perspective, the prospect of an international airport in Durham Region is a confusing one - particularly one on prime agricultural land, shoehorned into a surrounding community that has grown by leaps and bounds since the project was initially proposed.

Perhaps if there was so much air traffic landing in the Greater Toronto Area, it would make sense. But Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is not nearly at capacity - it even recently underwent an expansion to ensure just that. And if the amount of smaller planes taking off and landing in the area was increasing, Buttonville Airport would likely still be open.

There’s no denying that the increase in jobs and subsequent economic spin-offs from travellers would be a boon for Durham. Development need not be a dirty word - but only when that development makes sense in its given location.

But considering the glacial pace of the project, until shovels are in the ground, the airport is as much a reality now as it was when bellbottoms were in style and Pierre Trudeau was in power.

Nursing home says thanks for Subs for Seniors To the Editor, A huge thank you to Spiros, Dimos, and the team at Mr. Sub! I have been working in the healthcare field for over 10 years and never before have I witnessed such a wonderful, caring, and selfless action by a community business or individual. Spiros and Dimos Vovos and his dedicated team at Mr. Sub Port Perry spent countless hours on a phenomenal fundraiser for our residents at Community Nursing Home Port Perry. When I saw our residents’ eyes light up and heard the applause the day we announced how much Spiros and Dimos raised, it warmed my heart.

The residents have decided to purchase two computers for a new computer thera-

py program. They’re fully equipped with Skype capabilities and access to email so our residents can easily communicate with their families who live out of town or out of province. These computers will be delivered within the next couple of weeks and the program will start soon after. Our residents have also decided to use the money to pay for bus trips to places like Burd’s Fish Farm, Wynfield Farms, and the ever so popular Fiddle Club here in Port Perry. This will allow all residents, regardless of their financial situation, to be able to go on an outing and enjoy a day trip. For some residents this may be the only time they get to go on a trip, and I believe that alone speaks volumes.

A huge thank you also goes out to the

sponsors who participated in this fundraiser: Matt Anderson, John Redman, Bill, Trevor and Tyler Weisflock, Nick Churchill, Jason Haliburton, Cheryl T. from M&Ms, Gary Edgar, and Ralph from RG Mechanical. You are truly wonderful people for recognizing the importance of our residents here at Community Nursing Home Port Perry and giving so generously to them. On behalf of all the staff, volunteers and, most

importantly, our residents, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Spiros, Dimos, the entire Mr. Sub team and all of the sponsors for everything you did this year for our residents.

Many thanks, Susan Smith Program Director Community Nursing Home Port Perry

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OPINION

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A glowing review Editor’s note: This write-up was submitted by a Toronto resident who had nothing but good things to say about Port Perry: To the Editor, In the Spring of 2012, I bought a used houseboat that I found on Craigslist.

It was actually more of a boat shack and is still a work in progress; but I just love it. Not only do I love the houseboat that I purchased but I have also fallen in love with the town of Port Perry where I purchased this boat.

Most people fall in love with people, but I fell in love with a town and its people.

The people, the shops, the restaurants and Palmer Park. The best library I have ever been in and that goes for the McDonalds restaurant, where you can enjoy the paper and breakfast where inevitably someone you do not even know, says hello and everyone smiles at you. Lots of smiling faces in the town of Port Perry.

I must admit that at first, I was a little suspicious of the overtly happy folks. I wondered how it was possible that so many contented and happy people could live in one town and suspected that perhaps there might be something in the water supply that created these pleasant people. Hailing from the city with its edgy, cranky and sometime rude people, the abundance of happy and pleasant people was a little over the top for me at first.

My boat was purchased and I started my Port Perry

experience at Goreski’s and after a few months I moved over to the Port Perry Yacht Club. Found out about the Port Perry Yacht Club from one of those friendly Port Perry people while I was in the laundry mat. I was multitasking, as usual, doing laundry and working on my computer for work.

Cannot remember how the conversation started, but somehow this lovely, friendly lady, whose name is Marty, struck up a conversation with me and we started talking about boats and she told me with much enthusiasm that I just had to check out the Port Perry Yacht club, as it was a peaceful and friendly place for me to dock my boat. So a few weeks later, I decided to follow up on that conversation and check out the Port Perry Yacht Club and indeed it was exactly how Marty described it. The place was a perfect oasis of calm for me to unwind and de-stress from my hectic city life.

I spend every weekend and holidays during the summer in the Port Perry area. I miss the town so much when I have to go back the city that I count the sleeps until I get to return. This year I have taken up ‘garage saleing’ with one of my Boat Club friends, Jane. Jane and I meet early Saturday mornings either at the boat club or at her home on Scugog Island and off we go. It’s lots of fun and we usually get some fantastic bargains and once again, very friendly people, everywhere you go. I have purchased numerous arti-

ficial plants and flowers to decorate my boat from the garage sales. Some of my boat club friends say that I may have gone a little overboard with the flowers, but I say you can never have too many. I also received, for free, a talking fake parrot. It talks and sings and makes me laugh. The flowers I have purchased and the parrot are fake but there is nothing fake about the people I have encountered since hanging out in Port Perry.

I attended the Man in Black show that was playing at the Port Perry theatre last weekend. What a great time and such a cute, compact little theatre with excellent acoustics. I liked it so much that I am also going to see the Tribute to the Eagles show that is scheduled for October 5. Now this will be at the very end of the season and no doubt I will enjoy the show, but will be feeling rather sad, knowing that in a few weeks the boat shack will be hauled out of the water and dry-docked for six months, forcing me to say goodbye to the boat and the town. It will feel like a breakup of sorts, as being apart from something you love does. It will be even harder this year to leave Port Perry and return to my urban life. The weekends will be cold and empty until the warmth of spring comes back and I will once again return to a place I love.

Kathy Young Third generation Torontonian with her heart in Port Perry

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JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

Public input on energy project plans needed Two of Ontario’s key energy agencies have called for greater input from citizens and stakeholders in the planning of electricity projects for Ontario.

A report released August 6 was by the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). The recommendations followed feedback from more than 1,250 Ontarians. In my opinion, the current government should have had this conversation before the Green Energy Act, which prohibited public input and input from municipalities.

The report calls for strengthening the processes for early and sustained engagement with local governments and the public. It supports a greater voice from local governments and communities in the planning and locating of energy projects. A regional electricity planning Advisory Committee was among the recommendations.

At the provincial level, there was support for inter-ministerial co-ordination.

The complete report can be read at the Ontario Power Authority web site, www. powerauthority.on.ca.

The findings will come as no surprise to the many Ontario communities who were never given a real say in the location of gas-powered generating stations, wind turbines, and other energy developments in Ontario. Too often, the decisions have been imposed by this McGuinty-Wynne government.

This has cost taxpayers millions of dollars, and there will be more repercussions in the years ahead. Last week’s report contains the kind of advice that the McGuinty/Wynne government should have taken ten years ago to avoid debacles such as the re-location of the gas plants at a cost of $585 million to the

If you liked it then you should’ve put a wing on it I don’t think I was alone when reacting to the recent news that Tony Stewart will be sidelined from Nascar competition after breaking his leg in a sprint car crash.

For weeks leading up to the incident, it seemed like a matter of when - not if - it would take place as numerous motorsports journalists weighed in on wether or not Stewart should even be taking part in these lower level dirt track races.

It finally came to pass last week as Stewart broke his tibia and fibula in a race in Oklaloosa, Iowa. This came on the heels of high profile wrecks by Stewart in sprint car races both Canandaigua Speedway in New York state and in Ontario at Oshweken Speedway near Brantford.

So needless to say, I was far from surprised by the news.

What I was surprised with was the amount of people coming out of the woodwork to criticize Stewart for simply following his passion. Even if his passion involves rocketing around a track in a 900 horsepower sprint car that weighs just 1,400 pounds. In some cases sprint cars can reach speeds of more than 140 miles per hour. In most cases, a sprint car feature can wrap up in less than 20 minutes, a far cry from the four hour marathons at the Nascar level.

For years, Stewart has defended his part time career on the dirt and has stated that he only runs Nascar to support his dirt track endeavours.

Basically, he made all of his money on asphalt and is

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now looking to spread it around on small dirt tracks across North America. And I applaud him for it.

Instead of launching heavy handed criticism at Stewart, we should be celebrating his commitment to racing at the grassroots level, and the support he offers those involved in racing’s ‘minor leagues.’ In a lot of cases, the money these tracks can bring in by showcasing a driver of Stewart’s ilk help to maintain operations for the entire season. Without the support of established drivers, it’s likely that many of these tracks would have to close up shop.

As well, Stewart’s broken leg, as well as the recent death of former Nascar driver Jason Leffler in a sprint car race may well pave the way for improved driver safety, which would be a plus for both drivers and spectators.

I might be biased -since I do think that sprint car racing is the finest form of motorsports - but, I feel that more drivers should take advantage of their celebrity by appearing at these smaller tracks and pay their successes forward.

We hear all the time that people shouldn’t forget where they came from when they finally hit it big. So what makes Tony Stewart so different.

If you’ve got a passion, whatever it is. You should be able to enjoy it as you please and not be hindered by some who may disagree with it. No one can live your life but you, and most of us can only hope to live a life as fulfilling as Tony Stewart whipping around a dirt track

taxpayers of Ontario. In Ontario today, we have the highest electricity costs in North America.

‘Debt Clock’ measures millions in deficit The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) reminds Ontarians that the provincial debt grows by $372 per second.

That’s about the same amount an average Ontario family may spend each couple of weeks on groceries.

The debt grows by almost a billion dollars a month, the Federation says.

Paying interest on this debt is the third largest expense in the Ontario budget, after healthcare and education. It costs $10.6 billion every year just to service the provincial debt. Keep in mind also that today’s interest rate is the lowest it has been in decades.

To illustrate the over-spending and unsustainable debt at Queen’s Park, The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has launched at 56-community tour featuring its ‘Provincial Debt Clock.’ The CTF adds that the clock shows that Ontario’s debt also grows by the following amounts: - $22,342 per minute, which is the approximate cost of a down payment on a starter home in Ontario.

- $1.34 million per hour, which is enough to hire five new doctors or 20 nurses.

- The growth of the debt is $32.2 million per day, which is enough to upgrade a highway or hospital.

The debt clock measures 12 feet long and stands over 5 feet tall. It is housed in a custom-designed trailer. The Ontario tour continues throughout August, with local stops tentatively scheduled for Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering August 15. More information is available at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation web site, www.taxpayer.com.

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While I have your attention, here are a pair of quick hits on the subject of racing.

- One driver everyone should be aware of is Kyle Larson. Like Stewart and Jeff Gordon before him, the 21-year-old Larson first came to fame in a sprint car, and continues to be a top draw on the circuit.

This past weekend, he did double duty racing in the Nationwide series event at Watkins Glen, New York then later that same day flew halfway across the country to compete at the Knoxville Nationals in Iowa, the premier sprint car event in North America.

- In the department of ‘just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s good’ comes another year of Dale Earnhardt Jr. hype. It has become sad and predictable that anytime anything in Nascar is put to a public vote, it’s a guaranteed win for him, just because he happens to share a name with his famous father.

For years, he has been the most overrated driver in the sport, and unless Nascar runs all 36 races at Michigan International Speedway, he will never win a championship, despite huge advantages in sponsorship and equipment.

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Aquarama is back!

Editor’s note: This is the first of a new monthly column from members of the Rotary Club of Port Perry. With different members of Port Perry Rotary writing each month, the column will feature news about the club’s charitable deeds both at home and around the world, as well as information on upcoming events in the community.

Imagine watching members of your community dressed in costume, whizzing through the water of Lake Scugog to raise money for local and international charities. That’s just what you will see at Palmer Park on Sunday, August 18, as the Rotary Club of Port Perry hosts its 20th annual Aquarama.

This popular and entertaining event pits novice and experienced riders against the clock on personal watercraft to raise money for charitable causes locally and internationally. The Rotary Club is still welcoming participants to sign up as a single rider or form a team of five legal age riders.

Once again, we are calling on the community to get involved in this exciting summer event, said Steve Gajewski, Co-Chair of Aquarama. “Aquarama is a terrific way to raise funds and enjoy a fun day on the water.”

No Sea-Doo experience is necessary to participate.

Once again, special thanks to the John Mackie and the folks at Port Perry Marina for generously donating their Sea-Doos and their time for this event. In addition to raising money for a great cause, participants are awarded prizes for a variety of categories including fastest time, most unusual ride and most amusing costume.

“It’s the community that makes this event such a huge success,” said Gajewski. This event has now raised over $180,000 for local and international charities and the Rotary Club of Port Perry hopes to continue that success rolling this year.

Riders can download registration and pledge forms online at www.aquarama.ca. Forms can also be picked up at Taylor Forder Insurance, located at 169 North St. For more information on how to get involved or to view photos of past events, visit Aquarama’s website at www.aquarama.ca or call Steve Gajewski at 905852-8008.

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Garden Club on the road again Sept. 5 PINE RIDGE GARDEN CLUB

NEWS On August 6, a large amount of members were present to enjoy and benefit from Elaine Davidson’s talk and slides on growing herbs in containers.

Our next meeting is on September 3, and will feature a speaker from Vandermeer Nurseries who will talk about ‘Spring Bulbs – What’s New’ and will give us tips on getting great blooms, a most timely topic as bulbs will soon be appearing in the stores.

This evening is also our Fall Flower and Vegetable Show. To enter any of the categories you must be a member and entries for all classes must be placed between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the latest.

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TOPPING IT OFF: Members of the Pine Ridge Garden Club show off their best gardening hats during a recent meeting, held at the Nestleton Hall earlier SUBMITTED PHOTO this summer. on September 5 to Hockley Valley, Silani Cheese Factory and a walk-a-bout of the quaint and historical town of Schomberg, after which on the way home we will visit the Holland Marsh Wineries for a complete tour of their wine making operation.

We will have our lunch in Schomberg where there are various places to sit, especially in the centre of

the town where there is the Dufferin Marsh, a wetland that provides for a variety of plants, birds and animal life.

Cost of the bus and wine tour is $40 and we will leave Nestleton at 8 a.m. and Port Perry at 8:15 a.m.

We will also be picking up at the Esso Station at Bloomington and 48.

Membership in the Gar-

den Club is $15 single and $20 family for which you get excellent and informative speakers, fun and sociable evenings.

For more information on any of the above, please contact Shirley Love at 905-986-5330.

Please join us on September 3, at the Nestleton Community Hall, Hwy. 7A, all are most welcome.

EPSOM AND UTICA by Shari Kerry Congratulations to Todd and Carolyn Wilbur who are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on August 20.

Last week our 4-H exchange club and families said good-bye to their exchange partners as they headed back to Alberta after a very busy nine days here in Ontario.

The kids had the time of their lives, and made some fantastic memories they will treasure for many years to come. Thank you to the kids and their families for all their hard work throughout the exchange. Special thanks to Jane Johnson and Julie Breznikar who both went above and beyond

as their leaders for the last three years.

There will be a Goods and Services Auction in support of the Epsom/Utica churches on September 20 at Epsom church starting at 5 p.m. This will include a barbecue, and items or services will be donated and auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Anyone wishes to donate an item or service, please call Lloyd or Nancy Morden as soon as possible at 905-985-9443. Due to popular demand, the auction will now accept new store items that people wish to donate.

Please call to confirm dinner res-

ervations for barbecue chicken and side dishes. $8 for adults and $5 for children.

On Saturday, August 17, the Bethesda-Reach Women’s Institute is organizing a bus strip to visit Spadina House (Canada’s Downtown Abbey). Cost is $25 per person. Bring a sandwich for a picnic lunch on the grounds. Fruit and cold drinks will be supplied. Call 905-852-3925 for further information. All are welcome to join us.

Church services for the month of August will be at Utica United Church, 9:30 a.m. with Darlene Christie, Elva Kerry and Eileen Slute as greeters.

Durham named a top e-waste collector The Regional Municipality of Durham has been named the top performing municipality for diverting electric and electronic equipment (e-waste) from landfill by the Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES). A total of 704,000 kilograms of e-waste was collected by Durham Region in 2012—more than any other municipality in Ontario.

“I’m thrilled to see the enthusiasm Durham residents are showing when it comes to properly disposing of their unwanted electronics,” said Cliff Curtis, Commissioner of Works. “Working with OES has provided our community with more convenient and efficient ways to ensure end-of-life electronics are diverted from landfill, which is an important step in reaching our goal of 70 per cent diversion.”

E-waste includes laptops, mobile devices, tablets, monitors, old computers and TVs. About 90 per cent of content—such as precious metals, glass and plastic— can be recovered from these devices. In addition, many electronic products contain materials such as lead, cadmium, mercury, bromine and other hazardous ma-

terials that may have negative environmental impacts when disposed of improperly.

The OES is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the responsible reuse and recycling of end-of-life electronics in Ontario. Working in partnership with OES, the Region collects e-waste free of charge via the following methods: E-waste is accepted free of charge at the Region’s three waste management facilities.

E-waste is collected in many Durham Region apartment and condominium buildings via yellow bins.

This program is currently being phased in throughout Durham Region.

The Region provides curbside e-waste collection for residents living in Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, by appointment only. Call 1-800-667-5671 to schedule an appointment.

Numerous special e-waste collection events are held throughout the year. Visit to find an upcoming event.

For more information on the recycling of e-waste in your community, visit www.durham.ca/waste.

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When Vivian, a 65-year-old resident of Kitchener, Ontario, was suffering from the painful effects of osteoarthritis in the knee, the pain became so severe she chose to have her right knee replaced. But when the pain continued and she was unable to resume her activities following surgery she found relief in an unlikely place – her feet.

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Within a month, Vivian had returned to all the activities she enjoyed including walking and playing darts with her friends. Her feet and knees felt so comfortable she wore her orthotics and shoes all the time, including in her home.

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EXPLORING HORIZONS: Seniors are instructed on the benefits of chair yoga at Exploring Horizons on Saturday, August 3. Exploring Horizons is a non-profit series of monthly seminars and demonstrations put together by sisters Natasha and Alisha Nanji. The next session will be at 29 Toronto St., Uxbridge, on September 14. Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, it is not complex. Within this type of yoga class, you can cover many different movements from the chair. Watch The Standard for news about the next Exploring Horizons session.

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HAPPY ONE HUNDREDTH: Kit Cook celebrated her one hundredth birthday at the Port Perry Villa on July 30.

Kit's celebration drew a crowd of friends and family, complete with a cake and drinks. Much visiting was had.

Kit is the seventh child of nine siblings and lives in the Villa with her sister, Winn MacMurty.

She was born in St. Catharines and has lived in Port Perry for the past ten years.

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For their efforts, the first-place winner will receive $100, with $75 and $50 going to the second- and third-place runners-up respectively.

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BRITS ON THE LAKE: The British invaded Port Perry’s waterfront on Saturday, August 11 for the annual Brits on The Lake car show. British autos, motorcycles and dresses were celebrated. The Standard was there, judging the Best Dressed BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard contest! Watch our Facebook page for more photos.

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

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Uxbridge’s Mitch Ferraro made a big splash recently in Sherbrooke, Quebec as he competed at the 2013 Canada Summer Games.

Ferraro’s skills were on display throughout the first week of competition at the games, as the 17-year-old Uxbridge resident brought home at total of four medals from the event.

Competing as part of Team Ontario in relay events, Ferraro won gold medals in both the 4x50m freestyle and 4x100m freestyle events. In the 4x50m medley, with Ferraro swimming the anchor portion, Team Ontario finished with a silver medal.

Aside from his success in relay events, Ferraro also submitted fantastic individual results, winning the bronze medal in the 100m freestyle.

Altough he failed to medal in the event, Ferraro also posted a personal best in the 50m freestyle as he finished in fourth place with a time of :23.60, which was .21 seconds better than his fastest time leading into the Games.

CHOPPING DOWN THE COMPETITION: The Port Perry Lake Scugog Lumberjacks are sporting their bronze medals they received at the 2013 U18 Men’s Fast Pitch Canadian Championship held last week in St. Leonard-d’Aston, Quebec. Team members include; (top row); Brian Till (coach), Clayton Robinson, Jesse Simmons, Brendan Hall, Jeff St. Pierre, Matt Reid, Quinten Bruce, Brody Stevenson, Ian Griffen (coach) (bottom row); Layne O’Halloran, Brandon Griffen, Ryan Jones, Felix (batboy), Cody Till, Kyle Hunter, Dylan Smith (absent); Jeff Reid (assistant coach), Steven Ashbridge (assistant coach), Chase O’Halloran (batboy).

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GOOD AS GOLD: Uxbridge’s Mitch Ferraro had an outstanding showing at the recent Canada Summer Games as the 17-year-old swimmer claimed four medals, including a pair of golds.

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A Port Perry native will be looking to make a big impression this week, as the top 16-year-old hockey players in the province descend on Oshawa.

Jake Bricknell, who was taken by the Belleville Bulls in the second round of this year’s Ontario Hockey League draft, will be taking part in selection camp for the 2013 Team Ontario

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There will be 68 players vying for roster spots with Team Ontario’s entry in the 2014 World Hockey Challenge to be held in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia from Dec. 27 until Jan. 5.

Two of Bricknell’s teammates from the Central Ontario Wolves Minor Midgets, Lindsay natives Austin Eastman and Johnny Corneil will also be vying for a roster spot with Team Ontario.

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Bricknell will leave for Belleville at the end of the month as the Bulls begin training camp in preparation for the 201314 OHL campaign.

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

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Welsh wins at CTMP Uxbridge motorcycle racer Alex Welsh returned to the site of his first career Canadian Superbike Championship victory and scored his second CSBK win last Sunday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

Welsh used this result to move into second place in the season point standings, leapfrogging past Keene, Ontario’s Jodi Christie for the position.

The win was Welsh’s second podium finish of the weekend, his Saturday result was a third as he crossed the stripe behind first time CSBK entrant and winner, 17 year-old Bohdi Edie and defending series champion Jordan Szoke.

Szoke had hoped to clinch his ninth series title on the CTMP doubleheader weekend, but his twin, runner-up results mean that he will have to wait until the season finale at Mont-Tremblant for that opportunity. Welsh has yet to finish off of the podium this year and still has an outside chance to dethrone the champion.

Christie, the rider that Welsh displaced for second place in the standings, crashed out of Saturday’s opening race, and could finish no better than eighth in Sunday’s feature.

Another local racer, Burketon’s Darren Kearnan, also marked a career highlight, as he took the checkers in his first 2013 appearance on the OSCAAR Modified tour.

Kearnan has battled through mechanical woes in the #46 TTR Transport Mod all season, but at Kawartha Speedway on Sunday, all the ‘pieces came together’, and in the 25 lap feature race, he used the outside line to wrestle the lead away from defending series champion Gary McLean on lap eight.

“I had to try something different,” commented Kearnan. “The #8 (McLean) wouldn’t give up the low line so I went high, and the wide line worked for me.”

Once at the front of the OSCAAR Modified field, Kearnan quickly found himself coming under attack from the #82 of Justin Demelo and Max Beyore’s Hanley-built #91 Mod, but he would not be bested, taking the checkered flag four car lengths in front of his race-long rivals.

“We didn’t do anything different, we just had a bit of luck this time,” continued Kearnan. “We bolted on the new tires and changed the gears, but other than that, we haven’t made any major changes since we rolled off the track at Mosport.”

Cousins Gary and Brent McLean (#7) completed the top five finishers, the defending series champion explaining that his car was “so loose I could barely hold on” because of worn tires on his #8 Modified.

Another driver celebrating his first victory of the season was defending NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion DJ Kennington.

In a Green/ White/ Checkered dash to the finish at the Grand Prix of Trois Rivieres, Kennington fended off the challenges from former race winner Andrew Ranger and Jacques Villeneuve to score the win, his 19th career checkered flag.

With the victory, Kennington closes to within four points of series leader Scott Steckly as the series heads to Riverside Speedway in Nova Scotia before returning to support the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at CTMP on Labour Day weekend.

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Enforcers wrap up play at the Ontario Lacrosse Festival DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Ontario Lacrosse Festival concluded last week with four Uxbridge Enforcers teams taking to the floor at venues scattered across South Durham.

The week began with the Tyke Enforcers, who opened play in the ‘C’ division with a 6-3 win over Wallaceburg on Monday, Aug. 4 in Whitby.

The Tykes would continue to roll through round robin play as they walloped Welland by final score of 13-1 before powering past Kahnawake 10-5.

Their luck would run out in the tournament’s quarterfinals as they were defeated by the eventual tournament champs from Barrie by a score of 8-4.

Fresh off competing for their first ever zone championship in the ‘B’ division, the Intermediate Enforcers faced tough competition in the tournament.

Though they battled hard throughout the festival, the Enforcers failed to record a win as they dropped round robin games against tough competition from Wallaceburg, Windsor and Oakville.

The festival wrapped up this past weekend with the Novice and Midget Enforcers in action.

The Novices opened play in the ‘C’ division with a hard fought 6-5 loss to Nepean, later in the day, the Novices would fall by a score of 5-2 to Whitby.

The next day, the Novices took to the floor for the final game of the round robin portion of the tournament. Despite a spirited effort, the result would remain the same for the Novices as they lost to Halton Hills by a final score of 7-2.

Meanwhile, the Midget Enforc-

Uxbridge Enforcer Parker Ryley fights off an Oakville defender during Intermediate ‘B’ division play at the Iroqouis Park Sports Centre in Whitby on Wednesday, August 8 as part of the Ontario Lacrosse Festival, which attracted hundreds of teams and thousands of players to Durham Region over the course of the 10-day event.

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ers opened ‘C’ division play with a thrilling 8-7 victory over Nepean before rolling over Cornwall by a score of 6-4.

The following morning, the Midget Enforcers were upset by Mimico, falling by a score of 4-2.

However, their strong showing to open the tournament pushed the Midget Enforcers into the quarterfinals, where they squared off against

Kingston.

In a thrilling display of perseverance and endurance, the Enforcers prevailed in a triple-overtime thriller as they knocked off Kingston by a 6-5 score to book their ticket into the semi-finals of the tournament.

Uxbridge’s luck would run out on the final day of the festival as Mississauga slipped by the Enforcers 3-1.

Angels take flight at Nationals The Port Perry Angels Midget Girls Fastpitch team has qualified for the Canadian National Championships to be held later this month in Charlottetown, P.E.I. The Angels will be one of five teams representing Ontario at the tournament, which runs from Monday, Aug. 12 until Sunday, Aug. 18.

The Angels qualified for the Canadians after a strong showing at the Provincial Championships in Stratford earlier this month.

Port Perry began the tournament by defeating Brantford by a score of 5-3, with Amanda Warner hitting an out-of-the-park home run to seal the Angels’ victory.

The next game for the Angels saw them squaring off against the pre-tournament favourites from Milverton. After seven innings, the two sides were tied 2-2, with several players, including Crystal O’Donnell making outstanding defensive plays to keep the Angels in contention. Unfortunately, Port Perry would eventually fall to Milverton 3-2 in extra innings.

The loss set up a do-or-die showdown for Port Perry against the Whitby Eagles, who had defeated the Angels twice at a recent Provincial qualifier tournament.

But this time, the Angels would rise to the occasion as they scored three runs in the first inning, and never looked back.

Supported by outstanding catches in the outfield by Taylor Hiebert and Alyssa Patterson, Port Perry eventually cruised to a convincing 8-5 victory over Whitby, clinching their berth in the Canadian Championships.

This is the second consecutive year that the Angels Midget team has qualified for the Canadians. At last year’s tournament in Montreal, the team finished in sixth place.

The team’s coaches are confident leading into this year’s tournament that not only will they improve on last year’s finish, but they have a very good chance to bring Gold Medals home to the shores of Lake Scugog as National Champions for 2013.

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CFL legend Russ Jackson to appear at Bean Scugog Sports Hall of Fame ceremony Outdoors RYAN BEAN Special to The Standard Canadian Football Hall of Fame legend Russ Jackson has been announced as the keynote speaker for this year’s Scugog Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, October 24.

Committe member Robert Scott is thrilled with the announcement.

“It’s not often that we get to have a living legend make an appearance at one of our induction ceremonies so I think this one’s going to be really special” offered Mr. Scott.

Jackson spent his entire 12-year professional football career with the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League. He is a member of the Order of Canada, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, and Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, and has been described as the best Canadianborn quarterback to play in the CFL. In 2006, Jackson was voted one of the CFL’s Top 50 players (#8) of the league’s modern era by Canadian

sports network TSN, the highest-ranked Canadian-born player on the list.

Jackson led the Ottawa Rough Riders to three Grey Cup victories and was the dominant CFL quarterback of the 1960s. He was honoured many times during his CFL career. He won the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player Award three times.

He was also a four-time winner of the CFL’s Most Outstanding Canadian Award and was a six-time Eastern Conference AllStar quarterback and the CFL All-Star quarterback three times.

He holds the record for throwing the most passing touchdowns in a Grey Cup game, four (set in the 1969 game), and is tied for the career lead in Grey Cup passing touchdowns with eight.

After retiring from football Jackson briefly left teaching in 1975, spending two years as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts. Jackson compiled a 12-18-2 regular-season record in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Look for tent and trailer.

Participants are also encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to support Operation Scugog.

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two seasons as the Argos’ head coach, not reaching the playoffs in either season. Jackson would be replaced by Leo Cahill, in his second tenure as the Argos’ head coach, prior to the 1977 CFL season.

Jackson is an Officer of the Order of Canada and was awarded an honorary doctoral degree in law by McMaster University in 1989. He was added to Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2012.

In 1986, the Russ Jackson Award was created in his honour to recognize the CIS football player who best exhibits athletic ability, academic achievement, and devoted citizenship.

The induction ceremony takes place at the Scugog Arena on

Thursday, October 24, commencing at 7 p.m.

Details to follow about inductees but all are invited to attend free of charge. Mr. Jackson will be talking prior to the induction ceremony and will be available for complimentary autographs afterwards.

In our own backyard Think of it like this: within an hour’s drive of Port Perry, you can experience fishing for 80 per cent of the species that inhabit this country.

The Kawarthas are a top class fishery for species such as, muskie, bass, and pickerel. You can take a short ride to the shores of Lake Ontario, and do battle with some of the true monsters of freshwater, such as the mighty “King”, also called Chinook salmon. Silver coho, and the always acrobatic steelhead will test your skills with their long runs and high jumps.

Probably the strongest fish in my opinion is the brown trout, and also one the smartest. It is a true feat to catch a brown. Lake Ontario holds some monsters.

Depending on the season, Lake Ontario’s tributaries that run off it offer some amazing river, or stream fishing.

This is what keeps me fishing all 12 months of the year.

I’ve caught steelhead on the river, an hour’s drive from my place on Christmas Eve. Due to a warm spring a few years back, I was catching brown trout in jeans and a sweater in February, fishing open water.

These rivers are also great for fly fisherman!

As an angler, I can hardly begin to tell you how lucky we are to live in this area of the province.

The diversity is endless, as are all the lakes and rivers to fish. It would take a lifetime to explore half of it, which I intend to do.

There is a type of fishing for everyone, and there is no need to travel long distances.

If you’re a bass fisherman you have great lakes like Scugog, Rice, Balsam, Sturgeon, Pigeon and a whole bunch of others. Great scenery, and endless new water to fish await around every corner of these waters.

For a weekend trip, the great Niagara Falls is only a two and a half hour drive.

This is the king of all rivers. It holds so many different species its incredible. Giant salmon, steelhead, lake trout, brown trout, carp, bass, muskie, and many others! A must see for any angler. Just go with someone that knows the area for the first time, it can be quite treacherous if you not careful.

So next time you’re thinking about spending your hard earned money on a fishing adventure, try looking close to home. You may do just as well, without the hefty price at the end. There is no place like home.

Good luck on the water!

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ACROSS 1 Autumn blossom 6 Thailand, once 10 Divisible by two 14 Michael Jackson performed in one 15 Bindlestiff 16 Airline price 17 ___ in on (approached a target) 18 Decorative water server 19 Go with the ___ 20 Shorten 22 Result of a thumbs-up?

23 Chew the fat 24 Alpine song 25 Bathing beaches 29 Breakfast rasher 32 Lomond and Ness, e.g.

33 Feeder stream 37 Reverberate 38 Loses one’s coat 39 Port between Buffalo and Cleveland 40 Good-deed doers 42 Gale’s teammate Piccolo 43 Lovers’ engagement 44 Saudi Arabian currency 45 Like gummy bears 48 Lady’s man 49 Booty 3 50 Old computer add-on 4 57 Planning to vote no 5 58 Fictional coward 6 59 Called one’s bluff 7 60 Fingerboard ridge 8 61 1816 Jane Austen novel 9 62 Round sealing gasket 10 63 Pitchfork prong 11 64 Phobia 12 65 “Beau ___ “ 1 Turkish general (Var.) 2 Untidy diner

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TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Your attention is focused away from your inner world and more on the outside world and you are experiencing more and more time demands from other people. You are learning lessons about relationships.

GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Your work tasks may seem overwhelming and you may not always feel equal to the job. Look after your health. Keep your mind and body in good working order. Choose a health diet and get fit.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Develop your own inner resources of love and creativity, rather than looking to the outside world to satisfy your needs. More prone to overwork, some people turn their hobbies into businesses now.

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“As ___” (letter closing) They fly by night Arabic honorific Davenport’s state Help a criminal Additional Brazen boldness Sound, as reasoning Become weatherworn Handrail support “___ in victory” (elementary lesson) Not me Common person

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Out of one’s mind Needing kneading, maybe Author without credit Baseball Hall-of-Famer George 30 Assists 31 Broadcasting giant 33 Therefore 34 Verdi specialty 35 Omani money 36 Pinings 38 Worcestershire sauce ingredient 41 Blubber 42 English setter, e.g.

Anita Van Zeeland F.T.A.

44 Fixed circle above a moving center?

45 Knitting or bookbinding, e.g.

46 “Gregorita” painter Robert 47 Consumed 48 Underwater transmission 50 Figure on a staff 51 Phone call cost, in old films 52 Capital of Italia 53 Barely cooked 54 Crocus cousin 55 Blow off steam 56 Outer limit

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): You may have to deal with a pressing family obligation, such as the illness of a parent or child. If your home seems overcrowded, it may be time to move to a larger one. Check out pension plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): You are learning what really counts, what you really do value. Do not let financial insecurity run your life, since fearful feelings about money tend to create a poverty consciousness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Because your life is moving in a new direction, you may be forced to eliminate people or situations that no longer work. Take time out to create new goals, find yourself and establish a new identity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are being pulled towards service work or humanitarian causes, as a means of finding greater value in your own life. Some people turn inward to tap into their emotional and spiritual strength.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Your friends are changing. You are renewing old friendships and developing new relationships with older, more mature people. Take on a team leader role at work, or a board position with an organization.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Because you are having serious issues with your career goals, you may even decide to change your vocation. Over burdened with work tasks, you are working harder to realize your perVIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): As you become sonal ambitions. more disciplined in the areas of writing and PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Explore or research, you should improve your speak- study a subject that will benefit you, espeing skills and get out into the community cially one with practical value. Sign up for and network. Avoid confrontations with sib- a fall course or teach a subject you really lings and neighbours. enjoy. It is important to express knowledge learned from past experience.

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www.thestandardnewspaper.ca AT REST In Loving Memory Of ROGERS, Jim September 30, 1935 – August 11, 2013 (Past Master of Dentonia Lodge and member of Stevenson Lodge and Fidelity Lodge.

Ambassador Emeritus Oshawa And District Shrine Club) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jim, surrounded by his family in a circle of love. Jim is survived by his dearly beloved wife of 56 years Beverley Anne.

Loving father of Donna, Mike and Warren.

Dear grandfather of Rachel and James. Brother of Bob and his wife Robin, his brother and sister in law Skip and Mary Peard and nephew Dan. Jim was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and also played an important role in the Oshawa Shrine Club as an Ambassador.

Mom always said since we were kids, when Dad wasn’t home he had a date with Mae (As in Mae-Sonic). He was a kind, understanding and compassionate man that made people feel at ease and comfortable. There is no doubt he touched peoples lives in a very special way.

Family and friends were received at the Low and Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Wednesday August 14, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

A Masonic Lodge service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Jim will be held in the chapel on Thursday August 15, 2013 at 1 p.m. A reception will follow at the Oshawa Shrine Club 1626 Simcoe St., North, Oshawa. Private family interment to be held at Baysville Union Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Shrine Hospitals for Children would be appreciated. On line condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca

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In Loving Memory Of CRAWFORD, Debbie Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday August 6, 2013 at Lakeridge Health, in Oshawa at the age of 58. Debbie Crawford dearly beloved wife of Neil Crawford of Port Perry. Loving mother of Melissa (Michael) O’Brien and Sarah Crawford (Ryan). Dear sister of Allan (Leslie) Thorn and predeceased by Brian Thorn. Debbie will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Family and friends will be received at the Low and Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Saturday August 17, 2013 from 12 to 2 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Debbie will be held in the chapel on Saturday August 17, 2013 at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow at the funeral home.

Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. On line condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca

IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Neil August 15, 2006

Every tear is a prism through which I see, A rainbow of emotions and memories, Though fate has led you to another place, True moments hold meaning time can never erase.

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In loving memory of Dad and Pa,

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who passed away on August 21, 2012

It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of me went with you, The day God called you home.

Allan and family, Heather and family, Kathy and family, Ken and family, Keri and family, Lee and family

In loving memory of my husband,

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who passed away on August 21, 2012

A sadness still comes over us, Tears in silence often flow.

Memory keeps you ever near us, Though you died one year ago.

Lovingly remembered by Lynda

In loving memory of Barbara Edwards of Port Perry, Ontario who passed away 1 year ago on August 17, 2012. Dearly beloved wife of Ray Edwards Loving mother of Jennifer, Kyle, Courtney and Samantha. Dear daughter of Ken and Gerri Howitt, Robert Jaques (predeceased 1992) and sister of Jeff Jaques.

We will always remember.

CARD OF THANKS The family of Peter Vanderheul would like to express sincere thanks and appreciation to family and friends. We thank you for your memorial donations, flowers, cards of sympathy, home baking, as well as your support and love for my Husband, Dad, Opa, Brother and Uncle. A Special thanks to Reverend Don Willmer for his visits to our home, prayers and words of comfort. Our thanks also to the Pallative Care team for tending to Peter’s comfort; to Audrey Beauchamp for her special music at the service, to the Port Perry United Church Women for the lovely luncheon following the service; to Myles O’Riordan and the Wagg Funeral Home for their professional assistance and kind support.

We Thank You All

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Durham art awards nominations Residents of Durham Region have the opportunity to recognize the importance of arts and culture, innovation, and creative leaders who are making a difference in the community. Nominations are now open for the third annual Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards (DATCA).

“The Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards recognize the people who breathe creative life into our community, as well as celebrate the many successes in our local economy,” said Kathy Weiss, Director of Economic Development and Tourism. “It’s important to recognize the individuals and organizations that are making our communities stronger by celebrating creativity, innovation and collaboration in Durham Region.”

Presented by The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department’s Economic Development and Tourism Division, DATCA is the follow-up initiative to the Art of Transition symposium held on November 12, 2009.

The symposium—in which keynote speaker Dr. Richard Florida explored how Durham Region can achieve long-term economic prosperity by embracing and engaging the creative class—has inspired public engagement throughout the community.

The six award categories this year are; best creative collaboration, best story about Durham Region, best entertainment in Durham Region, best creative innovation, best use of creativity to advance social and environmental sustainability, best example of philanthropy in the arts. An independent judging panel of community leaders will review the nominations and select the recipients of the awards based on the impact of the individuals’ contribution, as well as factors such as uniqueness, effectiveness, influence and sustainability.

Nominations are open until noon on September 27, with the awards ceremony taking place on November 8 at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, located at 72 Queen St. in Oshawa.

New this year, nominations can be submitted online by visiting www.artoftransition.ca, and selecting the following headings: Creative Awards > Submit Nomination.

More information on the awards program, eligibility criteria, nominations and the judging process is also available at www.artoftransition.ca. In addition, find us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/artoftransition and Twitter at @artoftransition; or contact Durham Tourism at 1-800-413-0017.

It’s a girl! Robert and Renee Cox, along with big sister Katie, are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter Addison Isabelle Cox. Addison was a beautiful birthday gift for mommy, born on July 27, 2013 at 7:27 weighing 6 lbs 14 oz.

She is welcomed by grandparents Murray and Elaine Cox and Ron and Karen Parish, as well as her aunts, uncles and cousins.

Many thanks to Dr. Sasha Svystonyuk and staff at Southlake Regional Health Centre.

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905-985-0922 • www.smartacts.ca Leslie Beauchamp, a local artist, is pictured creating a work of art in Uxbridge’s Elgin Park during the 2012 edition of Art in the Park. The event returns on August 17, for another successful season.

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UXBRIDGE: On Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18, the picturesque Elgin Park will be transformed into an artist’s wonderland as close to 100 exhibitors showcase their works in a variety of mediums.

Art in the Park, which has been proudly presented by the Uxbridge and District Lions Club for the past 19 years, runs from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. both days.

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the park’s natural setting while observing the different works on display, as well as discuss the exhibits with the artists while seeing first-hand how they apply their knowledge and skills to their projects.

Among the local artists who will be on hand to showcase their work at Art in the Park are: Diane and Randy Payne of Seagrave displaying their recycled and folk art; the wood creations of Uxbridge’s Harold Graves; water colour creations from Roy MacDonald of Uxbridge and Sunderland’s Walter Campbell; oil and acrylic works from Uxbridge’s Hanneke Koonstra; the pottery work done by Barbara Thompson-Hoover of Goodwood; as well as the photography of Uxbridge’s Kim Lowes.

Budding artists in attendance will be able to experience the fun of the kids’ play/art area where youngsters will be crafting clay models that can be taken home. Admission to Art in the Park and parking are free, although donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds raised from the weekend will go towards Dog Guides and other community projects including the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation and local youth sports teams.

For more information on Art in the Park 2013, including a comprehensive list of artists scheduled to appear, please visit www. uxbridgeartinthepark.com.

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Jonathan Van Bilsen, local photographer and writer, showcased his work ‘A World of Paradox’ at the Scugog Council for the Arts on Saturday, August 3.

BENJAMIN PRIEBE Van Bilsen’s photos detail scenes from around the world.

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The Odyssey sails to Scugog The Scugog Shores Museum Village presents Driftwood Theatre Group: The Bard’s Bus Tour Performing “The Odyssey,” adapted from Homer by Rick Chafe.

The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Pay-whatyou-can admission is suggested at $15 per person.

A meet-and-greet barbecue with the cast runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. hosted by the Museum. Performance takes place outside at the Museum Village, rain location is Scugog Community Centre.

This summer, Driftwood Theatre takes you on the greatest journey of love, adventure and the search for home ever told in the Bard’s Bus Tour: The Odyssey, adapted from Homer by Winnipeg playwright Rick Chafe (The Secret Mask; Shakespeare’s Dog).

“We’re thrilled to be sharing this exciting story as The Bard’s Bus Tour’s first departure from the work of William Shakespeare,” offers Artistic Director Jeremy Smith. “We’re exploring Driftwood’s larger mandate of classic theatre - and where better to start

than the most epic story of all time?”

Dive into the stories of Odysseus’ adventures in this contemporary adaptation – a wild ride populated with myriad mythical characters and creatures.

Gods, sirens and cyclops are all brought to life by Driftwood Theatre’s talented ensemble in this new production, rich with imagery, movement, a cappella song and puppetry.

For more information: please call 905-985-8698 x 103, e-mail museum@scugog. ca or visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com.

148th Annual

AUGUST 23 & 24, 2013

4TH ANNUAL

FARMERS OF UXBRIDGE

TRACTOR PULL: FRIDAY AT 7:30 PM $8 Adults $4 Public School Students

Midway, Concessions and Exhibit Buildings Open

Grandstand Show The Over Time band

Fair performs prior to Parade Saturday at 10:30 AM the Demo Derby on Admission New This Year: August 24 - Adults $10 Saturday night Country Talent Taylor Landry - Seniors $8 - Public School and Robyn Ottolini Students $4 Outback Cloggers Kids’ World Zoo to You - Free Face & Hair Painting, Contests Great Clown/balloon creations Frog Show Demolition Derby Sat. at 7:00 PM and Kids Tractor Pull Inner City Amusements - Midway Pony Rides Shows & Exhibits ~ Music on Stage ~ 4H

For more information call 905-986-0035 www.blackstockfair.ca

August 22, 2013 5pm to 9pm Uxbridge Arena Overflow parking at the Baptist Church and take the Horse and Wagon ride to arena • Join us for the first time and meet your local farmers • Outdoor displays with fainting goats, goat milking demonstrations • Purchase (cash only) fresh fruits, vegetables, oil, jams, honey, and maple syrup • Over 100 cars to enjoy outside • Meet Maple the talking Cow Free parking and refreshments.

For more info call Pat Mikuse 905-852-0206

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