Vol. 10 No. 32
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER COVERING NORTH DURHAM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013
Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Uxbridge considering provincial flood funding DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: Recent flooding in Toronto and Western Canada pushed Uxbridge’s downtown flood alleviation project back to the forefront at a recent council meeting. Included in councillor’s agendas was correspondence delivered jointly from the Ministry of Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Transportation as well as the Ministry of Infrastructure regarding a Ontario budget initiative that will see millions of dollars put towards roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure in the province’s small, rural and northern municipalities. The Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII) is slated to
provide up to $9 million to help small and rural municipalities prepare asset management plans, and nearly $90 million to help municipalities address critical infrastructure needs across the province. The province is currently consulting on the design of this new program, and will be looking at options to make it permanent for consideration in the 2014 Provincial Budget. Since 2010, the township has been working towards a flood alleviation plan that would see changes to the culvert that runs beneath Brock St., allowing the Uxbridge Brook to flow north to the water treatment facility on Main St. With an estimated price tag of $12 million, funding for the project has been debated amongst council-
lors numerous times, and the news of this new funding from the province may prove to be beneficial for its timely completion. According to Public Works Director Ben Kester, a detailed design of the project is expected to be completed in 2014, leading Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor to raise the possibility of the township working in conjunction with the Region to help fund the project through this new provincial infrastructure fund in order to protect area residents in the event of a major storm. “We should be dialoguing with Durham Region to see if we can’t recoup some of our $12 million cost,” opined Mayor O’Connor. “My concern is if there’s one of these rains, where does that leave us?”
Aquarama returning Aug. 18 BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
SCUGOG: The Rotary Club of Port Perry is looking to make another big splash for charity this month, when the 2013 edition of the club’s popular Aquarama fundraiser takes over the Port Perry shoreline for its 20th anniversary. The annual summer event returns to Palmer Park on Sunday, Aug. 18. Twenty teams of up to five riders will hit the waters of Lake Scugog for some friendly competition, zipping around a course on a personal watercraft. No experience is necessary, however, riders need to raise at least $100 in pledges. As of Aug. 1, space is still available for seven more teams to register. Single riders can be added to a team as space allows.
Prizes, trophies and medals will be awarded to teams and riders in a variety of categories, including Highest Individual Pledges Collected, Fastest Team Time, ‘Spledge’ (team time minus 10 seconds for each $100 collected), Fastest Individual Time, Highest Team Pledges, Most Unusual Ride and Most Amusing Costume. This year’s event will also feature a barbecue and live music. With more than $180,000 generated for various local charities and Rotary Club initiatives, Aquarama chair Steve Gajewski said that to commemorate the event’s 20th anniversary, he hopes to see donations top the $200,000 mark. In 2012 alone, riders helped raise $8,346 for charity. T U R N TO PAG E 5
Things are buzzing in North Durham Beekeeper Steve Bowman displays bees from one of his hives at Ocala Orchards in Scugog, just one of the many homes to honeybees in North Durham. See Page 12 for the story and more photos. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
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Bridal Wars returns for third year of fun SCUGOG: Local brides-to-be are sizing up their rivals as they prepare for some friendly competition later this month. On Sunday, Aug. 18, Forever Friends Bridal in Port Perry is hosting its third annual Bridal Wars event, featuring an afternoon of weddingthemed competitions and great prizes for brides getting married in 2014. This year’s event is taking place at Trillium Trails, located at 53 Snow Ridge Ct. off of Simcoe St. in Raglan. This year’s event will also feature celebrity guest, Jane Dayus-Hinch from the reality shows Wedding SOS and Wedding Saviours. Twenty brides and up to three team members each will take part in a series
of relay races and the fastest 10 teams will advance to the popular cake round, where coupons for the prizes are hidden. Each bride who makes it to the cake will receive two prizes. Among the prizes this year are: - $2,000 off a home purchase through Ralph Fairman - Coldwell Banker R.M.R. - Elle Jewellry for the bride and five bridesmaids donated by Elle & Silverside valued at $1,800; - Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Gown donated by Alfred Angelo valued at $1,582; - Platinum package photobooth with upgraded back drop donated by Durham Photobooth valued at $1,342.
Registration for the event closes this Sunday (Aug. 11) and teams will be drawn at random on Aug. 12. Contestants must be getting married between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2014 and must come into the store and try on a dress to get their registration ticket. In addition to completing the registration form, each member of the team must also ‘like’ Forever Friends’ Facebook page and change their Facebook profile picture to the Bridal Wars profile picture, keeping the picture until the day of the event. Complete rules and more information is available at www.bridalwars.ca or on the store’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/foreverfriendsbridal.
Elemi Organics closes doors in Uxbridge DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: A popular downtown merchant closed its doors last week as its owner looks forward to an exciting new venture. Elemi Organics, formerly located at 58 Brock St. West which had over the past four years grown into one of the premier downtown businesses, closed up shop on Wednesday, July 31. However, store owner Ginny van Veghel will not be waiting long for a new venture as she announced via a Facebook message that she intends to use the opportunity to help grow her extremely popular Friggin Lip Balm brand. “The decision to close the store has not been an easy one and I am sad and I will miss it,” Ms. van Veghel said. “I am not leaving the entrepreneurial world; as I will my take company - The Friggin Lip Balm Company - to the next
level. By closing the store, I will be able to give the attention that this venture needs.” Ms. van Veghel started Elemi Organics six years ago, while living in British Columbia, after working in the retail aromatherapy industry for many years. She began her business by selling her products at farmer’s markets, craft fairs, trade shows and at select stores. Upon moving back to Uxbridge she planned to open a store, which would become Elemi Organics. As for the very unique name of her company’s lip balm, Ms. van Veghel says it came out of frustration. “I like to name all my products, I didn’t just want to call it lip balm,” she told The Standard. “I wanted to get the product out there and I needed a name and out of complete frustration I had said ‘what am I going to call the friggin lip balm?’ And it hit me that I should call it Friggin Lip Balm.”
A SUMMER TRADITION: The Brock’s Department Store Tent Sale returned to Port Perry recently, offering shoppers great deals on hundreds of items from the popular Queen St. clothing store. KELLY DOUGHTY The Standard
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REGATTA WEEKEND IN CAESAREA: Children partake in one of the many fun runs for boys and girls of all ages in Putsey Park on Saturday, August 3. Many games were set up and played at the weekend of community fun. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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Charges laid in Uxbridge hit-and-run Two men are facing charges after a 19-year-old man was hit by a vehicle after a disturbance in an Uxbridge restaurant‘s parking lot last week. According to police, at approximately 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, August 1, two men in a pickup truck began to taunt two females in the parking lot of McDonald’s. Two men eventually came to the females’ aid and asked the males to leave the area. The two males exited their vehicle and began to push and become aggressive with the other men, who had come to help the females. When the two suspects heard police had been called, they re-entered
their vehicle, and the driver then made a sharp turn and struck one of the men, carrying him for a short distance, before speeding off. The victim received minor injuries and was treated in hospital and was later released. The two suspects would turn themselves in later that night. A 17-year-old male from Brock Township is charged with: two counts of Assault, Assault with a Weapon (Vehicle); two counts of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle; Fail to Stop at the Scene of an Accident; Fail to Report an Accident; Fail to Comply with Recognizance and two us
counts of Fail to Comply with Undertaking. Stephen Marshman, age 20 Eastside St. in Greenbank, is charged with Assault, Fail to Comply with Recognizance and Fail to Comply with Undertaking. Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Cst. McMaster or Cst. Aukema of North Division at 1-888-5791520, ext. 2672. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on the web site at www. durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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Abilities Centre provides access to recreation for all BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
Bob Smith is a coach of a basketball team, an organizer and advocate of sports and a passionate, active father to his three teenage children. He plays on a basketball team and a lacrosse team, with his daughter and two sons and uses his spare time to train and coach likeminded people. Bob also has Multiple Sclerosis, a debilitating disease that can cause disability and weakness in parts of the body, such as the legs. Bob is able to enjoy life and remain so active and healthy thanks to his involvement with the Abilities Centre in Whitby. The Abilities Centre is a 125,000 square foot, multi-faceted recreation and fitness complex, which focuses on providing access and support to people with disabilities in Durham Region. “The Abilities Centre pro-
vides disabled people with resources for social interaction, physical education, sports teams and knowledge to improve their physical performance,” said Bob. “They accomplish this by providing wheelchair accessible and adaptive gyms, equipment, and supportive groups and programming.” The Abilities Centre does not stop there; it provides music classes, social clubs, educational programs and a wide variety of different wheelchair sports teams to be a part of. The facility’s main drive is to promote community and social living for people with disabilities and to allow access to exercise and sports for all abilities, disabled and able-bodied. Bob’s children are ablebodied, but they play the game of wheelchair basketball alongside him - entirely unique to Durham Region. “You can play wheelchair basketball whether
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you are able bodied, partially disabled or have a more impacting disability,” said Bob. “All three of my kids are able-bodied and they play alongside me and sometimes in tournaments; it’s a great time.” The concept of wheelchair sports may seem unorthodox to some, but they are very actually challenging, from wheelchair lacrosse to wheelchair basketball to sledge hockey. Bob gives a basic run-down of the rules, “Wheelchair basketball is very similar to standup basketball, including the regulation courts and nets, except the players do not use their legs and they are in a special wheelchair designed for sports. The rules are slightly modified, such as traveling; instead of steps, players must dribble every two pushes they make with their arms.” The Abilities Centre holds Bob’s belief that anything can be made accessible and that life can be barrier free, no matter one’s ability level. The Ability Centre’s team have a range of able bodied and disabled athletes, ranging in age from seven years old to members in their sixties. Wheelchair sports are also highly recommended by occupational therapists because they are great exercise for the body and mind and great strength and aerobic training, according to wheelchair lacrosse coach Christine Comeau. Bob explains why he loves to be involved in the Abilities Centre. “I coach wheelchair basketball and play other sports because personally, being disabled, staying active is the best way to improve my health and to keep moving forward and training, despite the fact that I am in a wheelchair sometimes,” Bob said. “Disabled people have certain limitations, but there are no barriers that cannot be overcome. Wheelchair sports remove those barriers and adapt the sports so that people with disabilities can stay active, competitive and social.” Bob and Christine are trying to spread the word about wheelchair accessible sports in Ontario
Bob Smith, Hampton resident and wheelchair basketball coach, has been working with the Abilities Centre in Whitby for seven years. He plays with his three children in order to stay active, exercise, and socialize BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard with like-minded people. and Canada. “It’s unfortunate that wheelchair sports and the Abilities Centre is not more well known,” Bob said. “I know there are lots of kids, teenagers and adults who are disabled and would love the opportunity to play, compete and be active without barriers and among likeminded people.” One highly involved team member, Jeremy Booker, has traveled the world on Team Canada for sledge hockey. “I went to Sweden for the world championship of sledge hockey in 2004, the Torino Olympics in 2006 and the team brought home gold, and Vancouver in 2010,” Jeremy said. Jeremy has always loved rough, contact sports and loves wheelchair lacrosse especially because of the amount of skill needed to wield a stick and push his chair at the same time. Recently, the Abilities Centre hosted a tournament
with the Wheelchair Lacrosse U.S.A. (WLUSA) team at the Civic Centre in Oshawa, during the Women’s Lacrosse World Cup. One of the player’s on the WLUSA team was Ryan Baker. Ryan, a T6 paraplegic who has been in a wheelchair for 22 years since the day he was injured in a car accident after his high school graduation, traveled to Oshawa from San Diego, California to help promote wheelchair sports in North America. “We started wheelchair lacrosse in 2009 in San Diego, but there was no organization that was supporting the growth of competitive sports for people in wheelchairs,” said Ryan. “Me and my friends took it upon ourselves to start it with a team and a rulebook.” Ryan’s success has been slow but steady, but he is always excited to see new interest from athletes and is very happy to visit the Abilities Centre. His goal is to create a wheelchair lacrosse team in every major city across
North America, to give people with disabilities an improved quality of life. “People in wheelchairs work, have families and own businesses, but the recreational aspect of our lives can be hard to access, says Ryan. “Wheelchair sports help us to re-assimilate, develop social routine and foster relationships with like-minded people. Everyone has a need for sports and friendship, whether you are disabled or not.” Disabled or able bodied, male or female, young or old; wheelchair sports and the Abilities Centre offers an exciting new take on recreation and exercise for everyone. In order to get involved, check the Abilities Centre web site at www.abilitiescentre.org, phone 905-665-8500 or come visit at 55 Gordon Street, Whitby. Further information can be found at the Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association’s website at www.ontwheelchairsports.org.
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BEFORE AND AFTER: Members of the Kawartha Conservation Authority and Scugog Township staff, supported by the province of Ontario, were busy in Port Perry’s Birdseye Park this summer, constructing a bioswale to help control contaminants found in stormwater runoff that can enter Lake Scugog. (Above left) The future location of the bioswale as pictured in April; (above right) Workers help plant native vegetation to assist with control of contaminants. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Presentation tackles honour-based violence SCUGOG: A local resident will be speaking on the issue of honourbased violence in ethnic communities, in a presentation taking place in Greenbank this weekend. Scugog resident Aruna Papp will be speaking on ‘How Honour Killings differ from Domestic Violence and Child Abuse’ at the United Church in Greenbank. The free presentation, dealing with the issues of honour-based violence and forced marriage in Canada’s
Aruna Papp South Asian and Middle Eastern communities, takes place at 11 a.m.
this Sunday (Aug. 11) at the Greenbank United Church, at Hwy. 12 and Cragg Rd. A light lunch will also be available following the presentation. The survivor of an abusive marriage, Ms. Papp has spoken and written extensively on such issues, working for more than 30 years with women in communities where honour-based violence is present. In 2012, she spoke on those matters as a delegate representing Canada at the United Nations and
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This year, in addition to funding local charitable goals such as the Lake Scugog Camp, Mr. Gajewski said that the club is also focusing on raising funds to eliminate polio in the developing world, a project the Port Perry club has been involved in over the last few years. “We’re looking forward to a fun day, and this year the weeds aren’t looking too bad,” said Mr. Gajewski, referring to the cause of the odd Aquarama cancellation over the years.
John Mackie and Port Perry Marina will once again be donating the watercraft and assistance in making the event a success, as he has since the first Aquarama in 1993. Riders can download registration and pledge forms at www.aquarama.ca. Forms can also be picked up at Taylor Forder Insurance at 169 North St. For more information on how to get involved, visit Aquarama’s web site at www.aquarama.ca or call Mr. Gajewski at 905-852-8008.
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also launched her memoir titled ‘Unworthy Creature: A Punjabi Daughter’s Memoir of Honour, Shame and Love,’ written with National Post columnist Barbara Kay. Copies of the book will be available at the presentation this weekend. She has also worked with various police departments in southern Ontario, training officers in dealing with such incidents. More information on Ms. Papp’s work can be found on-line at www.preventhonorbasedviolence.com.
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NORTH DURHAM July 3 - August 31 “Open Doors” - St Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S. in Uxbridge, will provide free guided tours of this beautiful local Church built by local craftsmen in the 1880’s. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1 – 3 PM. Free cold drinks. 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 705-3249894 or e-mail sjalindsay@bellnet.ca. Saturday, August 10 Janetville United Church 4th Annual Antique Car Show in support of the Barrier Access Initiative, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Janetville Park. After the show enjoy Roast Beef BBQ at Janetville United Church, 4:30 p.m. until all are served! Adults: $12.50 (advance) or $15 (at door), children age 6-12: $6, children age 5 and under are free. For tickets or info, call Murray 705-328-2212 or church office 705-324-4006. Sunday, August 11 Greenbank United Church, 11:00 service. The guest speaker will be internationally recognized Aruna Papp, giving highlights on her speech which was given at the 57th session of the United Nations. All are welcome. 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) 852-3925 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. 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. 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. Every 3rd Wednesday Autism Support Group meets 7:30 p.m., at Behavioural Consultation and Therapy Services, 1450 Hopkins St., Suite 105, Whitby. Every 4th Wednesday Port Perry Old Time Fiddle Club, Dance and Jam, Scugog Community Centre, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., $3 admission, fiddlers, pickers, singers, round and square dancing, musicians and public welcome, info: 905-985-7557.
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GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till Greenbank United Church Board of Stewards thank all who attended the 37th annual beef barbecue in many ways. The donations of time and effort by many volunteers, the use of community picnic tables, the delicious pies and desserts, dinner rolls, the Riki Knox Band, which provided great entertainment despite the sporadic rain showers, and you who attended, even though socializing was somewhat dampened! All made this year’s event a great success, with proceeds going to Greenbank Church. Thanks again to all! With our minister and family enjoying their last week of holidays, next week’s 11 a.m. speaker will be Aruna Papp, one of our congregation, a wife and mother, a writer, a speaker, a force of honour and equality for South Asian women
and others. On Sunday, Barb Ward, her granddaughter Sophie Ward, and John Olivero were greeters to the 11 a.m. service, with speaker John Molenaar, giving a message titled Answer Me, on the questions we address with ‘why?’. The message was based on scripture from Habakkuk 3:16-19; also special music by Meghan Taylor who sang The Best Day. August 19 to 23 - Seagrave Church’s summer camp, for children ages four to twelve years. Cost is $10 each or $25 per family. Please call 905-985-3595 for more information or for pre-registration. There will be crafts, puppets, songs, games, snacks and lots of fun. The congregation and friends are asked to save the following items for crafts: socks for puppets, toilet paper and paper towel rolls, old CDs
and pillowcases. There will be a giant yard sale at Greenbank Centennial Hall on Friday, August 9, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, August 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lindsay Young and Ryan Stephenson’s Jack and Jill is on Saturday, August 10, at the Port Perry Latcham Centre, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $10 each at the door or contact Traci at 905-7182624. A portion of proceeds are to be donated to Sick Kids and Ryan Oyka Fund, Toronto. Congratulations and bes wishes to Lauren Stairs of Greenbank, and Tyson Armstrong, who were married on July 20. To Donna Baker (Rodney) and family, sincere sympathy with the recent death of her brother, Lloyd Ball of Uxbridge.
BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Blackstock was in the headlines for the wrong reasons last week. Our thoughts and sympathies are extended to the Kindree family at this difficult time. Church at the Blackstock United Church resumed at the regular time of 9:45 a.m. on Sunday morning. The congregation enjoyed the excellent duet sung by Wendy and Tim Rudkin on Sunday morning. Janice and Gary Beechey have returned home from a holiday in Prince Edward Island. They earlier enjoyed a tour of Ireland. Fair books will be available at their home, 92 Greensboro. The fair is quickly coming, so get busy with your plans. The meeting will be held next Wednesday, August 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rec Centre. Anyone interested in helping with this year’s fair is invited to attend.
On Sunday afternoon, an open house from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. will be held at the United Church to celebrate Noreen Malcolm’s 90th birthday. Noreen has requested no gifts are cards, please. Her many friends are thinking about Nancy Bryans, who is suffering health problems at this time. There were nine tables plus two at the Seniors’ euchre party on Thursday evening at St. Jonh’s Anglican Parish Hall. Winners were Audrey Mahaffy, Marion Koppens, Val Priebe, Grace Manns, Ivan MacMillan and low - Jean VanCamp. Marion Koppens had the most lone hands. The specials were won by Alma Manns, Harold Crawford, Doreen Sheehey and Ken Middleton. If anyone enjoys an evening of euchre, do join this group before 7:30 p.m., on any Tuesday evening.
SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux The call to worship was called by Rev Michelle Hofman and a warm and friendly welcome went out to all who attend the service. The message was learning from the rich fool. There will be a chicken barbecue on Sunday, August 18. Please note that the tickets have increased in price to $17.50 per person, please call Betty Ann Freeman at 905985-3863 or Anna Specley at 905985-2911 for details. Steve Ciecwierz would like a volunteer for the Presbytery rep-
rehensive as his new schedule does not allow him to attend meetings. They are on the third Tuesday of every month starting at 7 p.m. Please let him know if you could take on this responsibility On September 1, the United Church’s Pot Luck Luncheon will be in Nestleton. Our Church will be closed that Sunday so that we may attend. If you need transportation please let us know. Thanks and appreciation goes out to Rev. Michelle Hofman, for her ministry on Sunday morning. Ap-
preciation goes out to Cheryl Helm for providing the refreshments for time for fellowship following the service Sunday morning. The First Nation children had a week of science camp brought to them by Elephant Thoughts. Happy birthdays this week to Margeret Lacey (August 2), Bonnie Gerrow, Kevin McCready and Michelle Paquette (all on August 8), Allan Ashkewe (August 9), Lambert Marsden and Zibi Chenier (August 10) and Shawan Johnson and Michael Babin (August 11).
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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
Cole Wynter helps out his dad Jeremy Wynter at the third annual Scugog firefighter’s charity yard sale and car wash. Funds from the charity events go towards Operation Scugog and other local organizations.
319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, August 11 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome
BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SEAGRAVE by Jean Short One more month of summer vacation! This news is coming from the beautiful city of Smiths Falls. Ross and Jean Short were visiting their daughter Donna and grandaughters, Lee and Eizabeth in Brockville for a few days and are now heading home to Seagrave. Shaggs Hair and Body Works opened its doors in Seagrave on Wednesday, August 7, at their new location - 102 River Street. Stop by to see Michelle, Lindley, Carolyn and Jaimie in their new digs! Ever thought of making your own Christmas cards? Colleens’ “Cards from the Heart” will be starting classes in early
September. As there is limited seating, please call Colleen at 905-982-1834 to reserve a place or for more information. Happy Birthday wishes go out to Marilyn Puckrin (August 4) and Rita Prokopchuk (August 8). Ken & Eleanor Sturman celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on August 1. Happy anniversary to Rosalind and Ken Stephens on August 5. August 11 at 9:30 a.m. Church service with Betty Lou Beacock leading the service. There will be a guest soloist for this service. August 19 to 23 - Seagrave Church’s summer camp, for children ages four to twelve years. Cost is
$10 each or $25 per family. Please call 905-985-3595 for more information or for pre-registration. There will be crafts, puppets, songs, games, snacks and lots of fun. The congregation and friends are asked to save the following items for crafts: socks for puppets, toilet paper and paper towel rolls, old CDs and pillowcases. September 29 - Seagrave United Church anniversary with Rev. Don Willmer of Port Perry as guest speaker. Thanks to all who send us news at mrsdruske@ hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com or by phone at 905-9859921.
ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling Finally, life-giving rain for our area, how my plants appreciated it! Susan Risebrough and daughters, along with her mom and dad, took in a Blue Jays game in Toronto last week, as well as some other attractions. Brian and Brenda Moore have been holidaying in the Niagara Region. My granddaughter Charlene accompanied me to Hanover to visit my brother Jerry and sister-in-law Joan. Many other family members also arrived to help Jerry celebrate his 70th birthday. Jerry and Joan recently celebrated their 49th anniversary. Many of us took in the Canadian Food Grain Bank’s 30th anniversary Antique Extravaganza, featuring Fjord horses, antique John Deere tractors, classic cars and other antique farm equipment. The Asling’s will next meet on Sunday, August 11, at Greenbank Park for our fifth family reunion. Anyone connected in any way to the family name is invited to join us from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., potluck lunch. Many families from the Uxbridge and Greenbank areas are related.
The last Sunday in August, the church service was enlivened by two beautiful songs by Travis Smalley, showcasing his maturing voice and training. Friday at the Foster featured Robyn Ottolini, song writer, vocalist and guitarist; she was joined for a few numbers by Travis, a lovely blend of voices! Travis is also a tour guide at the Foster. Friends of the Foster are hosting a star-studded event on Sunday, August 11, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and invite you to come and join with them in viewing the meteor shower. Bring along binoculars or a telescope, a lawn chair if desired. Dress warmly and put on your bug spray! RSVP Bev Northeast or for more info. Don’t forget that Heritage Days is coming up soon. Among the big events of the month, this is one of the biggest and we hope for a greater attendance than the last few years. After all, we are now into our 41st year so let’s make it bigger still! If you haven’t yet seen the display Hidden in Plain Sight make an effort to do so as it highlights one of the towns longest running organizations.
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 11 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 11 10 a.m. Morning Service
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, August 11 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 11 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 12th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, August 11
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 11 Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) No service Please join service at Greenbank
Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Morning Service Guest speaker - Aruna Papp 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 speed of Facebook Tragedy in a small community is not an easy thing to report on. However, as seen on our front page last week - and many provincial and national news reports elsewhere - report on it we must from time to time. Mercifully, it’s quite infrequent. The details of the incident in question are well known, so there’s no need to repeat them here. But no sooner did the police issue their first statement on the incident than the rumours, comments and speculations began - some of them appearing on the Durham Police Service’s very own Facebook page, no less. Interestingly, there were no responses (or deletions) from the DRPS to those comments made on their own page. Before the day was out, a dozen different versions of the event were circulating, spurned on at the speed of Facebook. Kudos to the DRPS for the quick turnaround with an update later that week - while we were unable to update the story prior to our press deadline, the information got out and slowed the rumour mill down. In a small community, the vehicle of social media can allow the rumour mill to spin that much faster. It’s not a new phenomenon, and neither is this assessment of the medium: Social media is an amazing tool, allowing people to connect and communicate in ways unheard of even 15 years ago. But like other tools before it - fire, automobiles, etc. - it can be used for both good and ill. When social media is used for the latter, it’s often inadvertently, save for the cowardly cyber-bullies who hide behind the medium’s curtain of anonymity to attack their victims. It’s the former and not the latter that was happening here, but it almost makes it harder to take because it’s not a calculated attack but a simple misstep. The sharing of and desire for information, particularly incidents that affect us close to home, is nothing new - it’s simple human nature. But while people can never been stopped from talking, let’s not forget that in the world of Facebook and Twitter, you’re not just communicating with your neighbour, but potentially the entire world.
Two dog ‘tails’ end happily for pets and owners To the Editor,
To the Editor,
On Sunday night, after the concert in the park, I was walking my dog back to the car when he slipped out of his collar and leash. He was nowhere to be seen. Thanks to the kind and caring people who offered and tried to find Boomer. He was found by a friend and is home, safe and sound. Thank you again for the kindness and caring. Have a great day.
Boomer’s caregiver Ann
My dog Dileas and I were walking on the gravel path between the water and the tennis courts on the morning of July 25. All of a sudden, I noticed my dog shaking his head, and there was a short piece of fishing line hanging from his mouth. When I pulled gently on the line, I could see a piece of worm on top of his tongue and the hook embedded in his tongue. His reaction was to shake it loose, or to swallow. I, of course, panicked. The ladies at the tennis court asked me what had happened, and when I told
them they said a couple of men who were also on the court would be around to help me. By this time I had the dog under one arm and my hand clamped firmly around his mouth to keep it shut. One of the men drove me up to the Scugog Animal Hospital, where the dog was looked after, and the fish hook removed. I would like to thank the tennis play-
ers for their concern and their help. If the incident was to happen, it was certainly fortunate that it happened right there, and that there were people ready and willing to help. Beth Crook Scugog
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A traffic plea from Goodwood To the Editor, I have no idea if this letter will make a difference or not but I cannot think of any other way to appeal to those who are driving trucks and cars through the hamlet of Goodwood on Hwy 47 and Durham 21. I am hearing repeatedly from residents the speed of traffic has increased along with the volume of traffic on all roads, not just the two highways listed here. Which are accidents waiting to happen. I also live on Hwy 47 and I can certainly con-
firm the traffic volumes have increased but so has the speed in which traffic is travelling through Goodwood and on Durham 21. So here is my plea. Please if you are driving a truck or a car on Hwy 47 or Durham 21 then please show respect for those living on these highways and drive at the speed limit. When you speed you increase the noise from the traffic and also jeopardize our children and pets that just might (as all children and pets have been known to do) dart
out onto the road to retrieve a ball or their pet. All we ask is that you drive on the roads as you would expect others to drive past your home. Thank you for reading this and are you going to make a difference and slow down? Your family might appreciate it. P.S. Thank you to the Police for coming out on Thursday and assisting us in trying to get our message out slow down. Show respect for others. Bev Northeast Uxbridge
A response to genetics inquiry To the Editor, Answers to Blake Wolfe’s little daughter’s questions: Daddy - who made me? Who made you daddy? Who made our cats? Good questions, deserving right answers. Where can we look to find those right answers? In school when we prepared for an exam we studied the text book to be sure to have the right answer to the question asked. Likewise, to have the right answers to this little girls questions, we must study the “text book.” The Bible is a book of many books, and the very first of those books is the book of Genesis, and in it we find all the right answers for this little girl and all who might be asking those same questions. Where did it all start....? Genesis Chap. 1 verse 27 - God created man in His own image (likeness)
- He created both male and female and (v.28) instructed them to “be fruitful and increase in number.” In verses 20 - 25 we read where God created the fish, birds and animals all according to “their own kind.” In other words - dogs produce dogs, cats produce cats etc. This is simple “Genetics 101.” Should we question all this? I don’t think so - nowhere can I find more reliable answers to these basic questions asked by a little girl. And for assurance to all - young and old, be assured that “with God all things are possible” (Luke 1 vs. 37).
Claire Miller Scugog
Staying in touch... JOHN O’TOOLE MPP
Cultural Development fund deadline, Sept. 6 Cultural service organizations in Ontario have a deadline of Friday, September 6, to submit applications for grants from Ontario’s Culture Development Fund. The goal of this fund is to strengthen cultural organizations and their leadership by helping them to increase their knowledge and skills. This can be achieved through priorities such as improved collaborations and partnerships, improved planning, and the effective use of emerging new media and social media. More information is available at www.grants.gov.on.ca. Durham Region receives $7.9 million for transit The Region of Durham will be eligible for an allocation of $7,918,373 for transit from the provincial gasoline tax. In announcing this year’s funding for Ontario municipalities, the Province estimated public transit ridership in Ontario increased by more than 171 million passenger trips in 2011, compared to 2003. Ontario provides two cents per litre of the provincial gas tax to improve and expand public transit. This year, the gas tax program provides $324 million to municipalities. Ombudsman repeats call for expanded duties During the past fiscal year, the provincial Ombudsman’s office received 19,726 complaints. Yet, there are still some areas where even the provincial watchdog cannot go. In the past fiscal year, the Ombudsman had to turn away a record 2,541 complaints from organizations in the so-called MUSH sector. (This sector includes municipalities, universities, school boards, hospitals,
Curveballs and broken remotes Life has a way of throwing curveballs. It also has a way of kicking you in the back of the skull and beating you repeatedly. Some of you know, most don’t, but now you will: My wife of five years was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. That sentence took minutes to type. Cancer has caused us no end of fear and anxiety, not to mention the physical pain, since hearing the words in late May. Actually, cancer has been working its wonders since before that time. We’ve known something was wrong for a while, but had yet to give it a name. Finally, after more discussions with doctors than I care to admit, we got our answer. By good fortune she was immediately admitted to hospital, undergone surgery, and allowed home, this time without the softball-sized tumour - and less 10 inches of large intestine - within a week. Life has not been the same since. Cancer is forcing my wife to inject chemicals into her body against her personal wishes - and even after, it’s not guaranteed that everything will be OK. We’ve yelled, sworn, cried, thrown things, said things we probably shouldn’t - from what I understand, par for the course. I am noticeably more irritable, aloof, spiteful, etc.
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etc. - see above caveat. Cancer has affected our two children in their own ways, even if they don’t recognize it themselves. They are alternately withdrawn and attention-hungry, and trade off on the hour. Cancer has resulted in us moving to be closer with family, a painful decision that has been somewhat softened with some greatly-needed assistance from those same family members who we are moving closer to, as well as those we are leaving behind in Durham. It’s been more than a month and it still feels unreal. We’ve decided it’s like watching a TV drama based on your life, which you can’t turn off or alter the outcome of. I’m beginning to tire of this show but the remote is broken. Some of you know this feeling - and with seemingly more and more cancer diagnoses as time goes on, there are too many people who can relate. It’s not all doom and gloom. We are still able to laugh, find the lighter moments of life - just live normally. As much as I hate to spend an afternoon or evening glued to a TV, it’s times like that which have kept us going on multiple occasions in our new reality. We’re running out of things to watch - the aforementioned drama of our lives notwithstanding. I
long-term care homes, children’s aid societies and police.) This year’s report emphasizes the need for oversight of children’s aid societies, hospitals and long-term care homes. All three sectors are in areas where Ombudsman Andre Marin says Ontario is “dead last” in Canada in allowing oversight from the Ombudsman. Aside from correctional facilities, the Family Responsibility Office (FRO) was once again the top source of complaints to the Ombudsman for the 2012-13 fiscal year. The Ombudsman reported that FRO was pushed to step up enforcement to recover large child support payments and correct significant errors. At the Ministry of Transportation, tens of thousands of duplicate driving records in its system are being reviewed. This follows concerns the Ombudsman flagged last year about suspended drivers continuing to drive as a result of these “ghost licences.” I agree that Ontario should unchain its watchdog and give this province the same benefits of ombudsman oversight available in other Canadian provinces. Full-time job losses above national average Last month, Ontario lost more fulltime jobs than any other province. In June, more than 38,000 men and women were added to the half-million Ontarians already looking for work. These are the highest full-time job losses of any province. Ontario’s employment rate has been above the national average for 78 months.
A Thousand Monkeys BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
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like to imagine I’m portrayed by Patrick Stewart. In regards to that part about moving, I’ll still be here at The Standard. I’ll have an additional 10 minutes at most tacked on to my drive into Port Perry. Wave if you’re on Davis Dr. during the morning commute. To all who have offered their assistance in any way, shape or form, we thank you - even if we’re too humble to take you up on the offers. If there’s anything we’ve learned, it’s this: - Advocate for your own health, no matter what your doctor says. My apologies to the medical professionals reading this, but if we didn’t push through the necessary referrals, we could be in a much different (read: way worse) situation than we are currently. - Life is brutish, nasty and short, but punctuated with inexplicable beauty. Learn to enjoy it before you’re forced to. - ‘Normal life’ is what you make it. With that, we push onward and persevere. Two treatments down, ten more to go.
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Heritage Days returning DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: You won’t need any fancy gadgets or magic to travel back in time later this month as the annual Heritage Days Festival returns to the Uxbridge-Scott Museum grounds celebrating ‘The Good Olde Days.’ The event runs from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 and features fun for the whole family as the past comes to life in a variety of interactive displays. Visitors are encouraged to attend and wander through the
historical buildings and step back in time as they meet face-toface with characters from the 1800s, incuding former Uxbridge resident Lucy Maud Montgomery. All buildings at the museum will be open for Heritage Days and there will be displays and demonstrations all weekend, including pioneer arts and crafts. Steam engines will be on display along with antique cars and trucks. Attendees can also take a ride on a horse drawn wagon, and there will be musical entertainment and games for children all weekend. New this year is a
Kids Zone with craft and games as well as the musuems challenge to children to earn a prize through their Passport Challenge contest. Also, new this year is a reduced admission price of $6 for adults and children are admitted free, with all funds raised during the event going towards the Uxbridge Historical Centre. For more information on the 42nd annual Heritage Days and other events at the Uxbridge-Scott Historical Centre, located at 7239 Conc. 6, call (905) 8525854 or visit their web site www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com.
Donna hands out fresh barbecue at Goreski’s 50th anniversary celebration, on July 27. Goreski’s generously threw a party at the Scugog Island area marina, with wine, cheese, barbecue and games for children and adults alike. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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Pitch in with Reuse Days Durham residents are “passing it on” instead of sending reusable material to landfill thanks to Reuse Days, a unique pilot project hosted by the Region of Durham in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Canadian Diabetes Association, Goodwill and Salvation Army. Held monthly, Reuse Days allow Durham Region residents to drop off reusable items, at no charge, at the Waste Management Centre in Whitby. Representatives from local non-profit organizations are on hand to accept the items. In addition to boosting Durham’s diversion rate, Reuse Days also shows high benefit to the four participating not-for-profit charities: Habitat for Humanity, Canadian Diabetes Association, Goodwill and Salvation Army. “This is an unprecedented partnership in which four local charities are working with the Region for the greater good,” said Mirka Januszkiewicz, Director of Waste Management.
When researching new diversion methods, an audit of waste management bins in Oshawa found that more than 32 per cent of contents were reusable materials such as children’s toys, textiles, renovation materials and furniture. Since the first Reuse Days event held in October 2012, about 27 tonnes of reusable material has been collected. Residents are reminded to take advantage of the next event, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waste Management Centre, located at 4600 Garrard Rd. in Whitby. Only good-quality items, deemed to be suitable for reuse by charities, will be accepted. Garbage, household hazardous waste and electronics will not be accepted. Materials refused by charities must be removed by residents or disposed of at the Region’s waste management facilities (fees will apply). For more information, and a list of acceptable items, visit www.durham. ca/wasteevents or call 905-579-5264.
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. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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North Durham a hive of activity for local beekeeper BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
NORTH DURHAM: It may not seem like it, but that yellow and black insect buzzing around your home or garden plays a big part in your life. Steve Bowman is just one of dozens of beekeepers in Durham Region, keeping hives at several locations including Ocala Orchards in Scugog Township, where Mr. Bowman’s colonies help with the farm’s crop of apples. The insects also collect pollen from any of the numerous plants found within a five kilometre radius of their hive, the honeybee’s average travel range. Just up Hwy. 12 in Greenbank, the Durham Beekeepers Club (of which Mr. Bowman is a founding member and first president) meets regularly to discuss the industry. For all things bee-related, the area is a hive of activity. For Mr. Bowman, his bee adventure started more than 20 years ago, after a friend’s father (who still keeps bees at 84) introduced him to the practice. “I knew nothing when I got into it,” said Mr. Bowman, “and the first hives I bought were junk - they had begun to rot and when we were moving them they fell apart and there were bees flying everywhere. I was running away with the flashlight (bees are moved at night). I was told that when I got into bees, I’d either have more than I knew what to do with, or I’d be out.” Recently, he went to divide several of the hives at Ocala to be transported
Steve Bowman displays a frame from one of the hives at Ocala Orchards. to other locations in need of assistance from the tiny pollinators. Hundreds of food crops, from apples to almonds and all points in between, are pollinated by bees. It’s often been speculated that if the world’s bees were to disappear, mass starvation and the collapse of human civilization would not be far behind. “If you remove the bees from the environment,” said Mr. Bowman, “then you and I are gone.” In modern food production, this process is often aided by farmers keeping colonies on their properties, providing a local pollination vector, or in some extreme cases like the California almond crop, shipping them in by the hundreds of thousands as temporary pollinators. A similar event happens yearly in Canada, said Mr. Bowman, in which Ontario bees are trucked into the Maritimes and Quebec, to
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To collect honey, a keeper first smokes the bees to distract the insects, which go into a sort of panic mode where they focus on consuming honey instead of stinging. The honeyfilled frames are then removed from the hive, the bees removed physically and the outer cap of wax scraped off to reveal the full combs. The honey is then removed by an extractor, then filtered, processed, packaged and shipped, where the modern honeyhunter finds the product on the shelf of their favourite store or farmer’s market. On average, said Mr. Bowman, 90 per cent of a beekeeper’s income is generated by ‘hive products’ such as honey and beeswax, or the products derived from them such as lip balm or candles. In his case, he also makes speaking appearances at local schools and libraries, educating audiences about bees and the important role they play in agriculture. The challenges facing the industry are numerous. Perhaps the most often discussed hurdle that honey producers face is colony collapse disorder, in which entire hives are quickly and mysteriously wiped out. First identified in 2006, the phenomenon has been narrowed to a handful of causes likely acting in tandem - from parasites to
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pesticides to pollution. Comparing CCD to a death by a thousand cuts, Mr. Bowman said that by far, it’s the pesticides that kill bees, such as neonicotinoid, which are the biggest part of the problem. While he said that such pesticides have been banned in Europe, North America is yet to follow suit. Earlier this summer, the first meeting of a provincial Bee Health Working Group was announced, which will bring together industry experts, farmers, scientists and government to examine methods of reducing bee deaths across the province, particularly those stemming from the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on food crops such as corn and soybeans. The panel, which met for the first time last month, is expected to present its findings next spring. “The mites and pests, I can control them,” he said. “I can’t control what a farmer is spraying on his field. If it’s so great, why is it banned in Europe?” Lack of government financial support for bees and beekeepers is also a problem, said Mr. Bowman, who said that while other forms of agriculture are frequently subsidized, bees receive a fraction of that support. “Government doesn’t understand bees,” said Mr. Bowman. “They need to realize the importance of pollination in the bigger picture.” And much like other forms of agriculture, the aging population of beekeepers is also faced with
ever-fewer young apiarists to pick up the trade. Although Mr. Bowman estimates there are approximately 3,000 beekeepers currently maintaining colonies across Ontario (up from 1,500 only a few years ago), he said that number could shrink if the renewed interest in beekeeping as a hobby or secondary career - particularly in urban setting such as high-rise rooftops - dries up, in addition to current keepers “realizing they can lose less money sitting at home than tending their hives.” However, there is still plenty of opportunity. With beekeeping an in-demand job in some parts of the world, Mr. Bowman said that as a keeper with many years of experience, he has received job offers from the U.S. and even as far as New Zealand. Closer to home, he said there are enough farmers who understand the importance of keeping the insects near their crops, requiring someone to tend to the hives. And his best advice for those looking to get into the practice? “Stand at someone else’s elbow and learn,” said Mr. Bowman. “You need to know how to read the bees and the hives. “With beekeeping, you’ll never be unemployed,” he said, acknowledging that while the profession won’t make one “filthy rich,” it “gets in your blood and you stick with it. “You’ll only be unemployed if you choose to be.”
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Meet the Farmers of Uxbridge on Aug. 22 DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: An exciting annual event which aims to shed light on the path food takes between the field and the table will make its return to Uxbridge later this month. On Thursday, August 22, The Farmers of Uxbridge will hold their fourth annual Farmer’s Information Night at the Uxbridge Arena Hall, located at 291 Brock St. W. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event has grown tremendously from the first event was held at the Uxbridge Music Hall in 2010 to feature a host of different local farmers. Admission to this event is free and visitors will be able to interact with several different local farmers and discover what they grow, how they grow it and where to buy great local produce direct from the farmers. Overflow parking for the event is available at the Baptist Church, with a free wagon ride to the event included. In addition to the meet-and greet portion of the evening, visitors will be able to scour an assortment of tables displaying the types of local products available direct from area farmers including, corn, soy, wheat, beef and sheep among many others. There will also be recipes available so that visitors can experience a fresh new taste on their local produce. Local produce will also be available for purchase to allow those in attendance a quick turnaround in preparing the recipes available at the event. In addition to interacting with local farmers, visitors will also be able to get up close and personal with a wide variety of barnyard animals including alpacas, sheep, dairy calves and fainting goats. Join the Farmers of Uxbridge on Thursday, August 22 for a memorable experience where the possibilities for excitement are always growing. In addition to the great agriculture-related attractions, more than 150 antique and vintage cars will be on display in the arena parking lot. For more information on this fun and informative exhibition, please contact organizer Pat Mikuse at 905-852-0206.
UP ON THE ROOFTOP: The Port Perry and Caesarea Firefighters Association raised over $16,000 in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada at their recent rooftop campout at Harp & Wylie’s. (From left) Galen Taylor, Steven Langenhuizen, Corinna Wylie, Brent Harper and Darren Coles recent displayed their impressive fundraising total from atop a fire truck in front of the popular Water St. restaurant. In just two years, the event has raised close to $30,000 for muscular dystrophy. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
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The British are coming this weekend MARK WILLES Automotive SCUGOG: The other side of the pond comes to the shores of Lake Scugog later this weekend, when the fifth annual Brits on the Lake car show rolls into town. The popular show, celebrating all things automotive and British and sponsored by the Port Perry BIA, returns to downtown Queen St. on Sunday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is $10 per vehicle and proceeds from the event will benefit the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Vehicles will be up for prizes and trophies in a number of categories, including the popular People’s Choice Award. This year, The Standard will be judging the Best Dressed Category - be sure to wear your finest motoring attire! The show will also feature a vendors area, as well as activities for kids including rides and the popular Valve Cover Races. Details on the show, along with registration forms, are available at www.britsonthelake.com.
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COOL IN THE POOL: The Ontario Dock Dogs competition was one of the highlights of the recent 11th annual Dog Days of Scugog at the Scugog Shores Museum Village, the largest dog event in Durham Region. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
NORTH DURHAM: Spring was very busy for the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog and the summer shows no signs of slowing down. Here’s a recap of past and upcoming events that will help raise funds to build a new shelter. But first, we’d like to tell you about Liam Edwards, a nine-yearold who attends Scott Central Public School in Sandford. When his birthday was approaching this spring, he asked his family and friends to donate to the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog instead of giving him presents. The result? He presented $350 to Ginger Jackson, Vice-Chair of the shelter committee. When asked why he made this very unselfish decision, he said, “I chose the animal shelter because I think there should always be a safe place for animals to go that need rescuing. It means a lot to me because I love animals and one day I hope to be a vet.” With a heart and attitude like that, we know Liam will grow up to be a great veterinarian. Upon receiving the donation from this incredible young man, Ginger commented that “It’s generosity like this that will build our new animal shelter.” Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger was one of the driving forces behind Mega Bingo, held at the
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A pair of Uxbridge Enforcers teams took to the floor last week as the Ontario Lacrosse Festival opened in South Durham. The 10-day event features hundreds of teams, and more than 10,000 players and coaches from across Ontario vying for provincial lacrosse supremacy. The PeeWee Enforcers opened play in the ‘B’ division on the morning of Friday, Aug. 2, with a 5-3 loss to a tough Oakville squad. However, the Enforcers would rebound in the afternoon as they were on the winning end of a 5-3 score against Owen Sound. They would continue to roll the following morning with a 6-3 victory over Peterborugh to book their ticket to the quarterfinals against Nepean. Uxbridge would continue their strong play as they scored a 7-4 win to push themselves into the tournament’s semi-finals. However, the clock would strike midnight on Uxbridge’s Cinderella run as they fell by a final score of 6-2 to the eventual champions from Wallaceburg. The Bantam Enforcers also opened round robin play on Friday, Aug. 2 as they walloped the Peterborugh Lakers by a final tally of 11-4. Although the team stumbled in the afternoon with a 5-3 loss to Kingston, the Bantams would rebound on Saturday with a 7-1 thumping of Barrie to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament.Their run would end there as they fell to Brantford by a final score of 9-3. The Ontario Lacrosse Festival continues through this weekend with three more Uxbridge teams ready to do battle with the top teams from across the province. The Intermediate Enforcers began play in the ‘B’ division on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with round robin match-ups against Wallaceburg, Windsor and Oakville before medal round games on Thursday,
Aug. 8. The festival will come to a close this weekend as the Novice Enforcers begin round robin play on Friday, Aug. 9 with games scheduled against Nepean, Whitby and Halton Hills in the ‘C’ division. The Midget Enforcers will also be in action next weekend with ‘C’ division round robin games against Nepean, Cornwall and Mimico. Medal round games in both divisions are scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 11. Although the lacrosse festival is based out of the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby, games will be played at venues scattered throughout South Durham including: Whitby’s McKinney Centre, the Oshawa Legends Centre, Don Beer Arena in Pickering as well as Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville. Local fans can keep up on all of the action at the festival even if they can’t attend in person through www.ontariolacrossefestival.com, which will be continually posting results throughout the 10-day tournament.
SANDWICHED: A pair of Uxbridge players battle with a Peterborough player during the Bantam Enforcers’ 11-4 win to open the Ontario Lacrosse Festival in Oshawa on Friday, Aug. 2. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
Welsh is one step closer to Team Canada Blackstock’s Kirsten Welsh is one step closer to her dream of representing Canada internationally as the 16-year-old defender was recently named by Hockey Canada as one of the 40 players that have been invited to Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team selection camp. The camp is scheduled to take place between Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Canadian International Hockey Academy in Rockland, near Ottawa. Hockey Canada’s invitation list includes four goaltenders, 12 defencemen and 24 forwards. Invitations were based on evaluations
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and White teams, which will participate in several practices and intrasquad games, as well as off-ice dryland training, fitness testing and high performance classroom sessions. From the selection camp, Hockey Canada will choose 22 players for a three-game series against the United States’ Women’s Under-18 Select Team, scheduled for Aug. 20 to 25 in Lake Placid, New York. Following the series, Hockey Canada scouts, along with the team’s coaching staff, will continue to evaluate players with their provincial and club teams during the 2013-14 season, in preparation for selecting the Canadi-
an team that will compete at the 2014 IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship next April. Welsh was one of three players invited to camp who participated in the 2013 IIHF Women’s High Performance Camp in Sheffield, England in July. The event brought young players from across the world together as the IIHF looks to continue to grow Women’s Hockey around the globe. This past winter, Welsh was a key player for the Whitby Wolves as the team claimed the PWHL’s regular season and league championship.
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Boots and helmets Boots and Hearts will be replaced by ‘Boots and Helmets’ at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park this weekend (August 9 to 11), as the MOPAR Canadian SuperBike Series roars in to the Bowmanville-area facility for rounds four and five of their 2013 schedule. In the three events run to date, the podium has been shared by just three riders, six-time, and defending, series champion Jordan Szoke, Jodi Christie, and Uxbridge racer Alex Welsh. Szoke claimed the opening two rounds at Shannonville and St-Eustache, but saw his winning streak come to an end at Atlantic Motorsport Park when Christie edged him by a mere .036 seconds, the Keene, Ontario rider scoring his first career CSBK victory. In all three previous events, Welsh has completed the podium positions, with a trio of third place results. In close contact with the leaders throughout the early laps in the most recent race in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, a misbehaving motor cost Welsh a chance at victory. “About midway the bike started spluttering,” said Welsh. “It’s heartbreaking to have a problem like this. It’s along trip out here, and it’s going to be longer going home.” The disappointment should be tempered somewhat for the local rider as he brings his #7 Kenwood Electronics Suzuki CSX-R1000 to the track where he scored his first SuperBike win in the 2012 season finale. The SuperBike Doubleheader weekend will feature twin contests for the MOPAR Canadian SuperBikes, as well as contests for the amateur SuperBikes, the Amateur and Pro Sport Bikes, and the Honda CBR250R Series. Further information can be found on the track website, www.canadiantiremotorsportpark.com. It was all four-wheeled action at Peterborough Speedway last Saturday as the OSCAAR Super Late Models and Modifieds ran their version of the Chase for the Colours, this year’s qualifier for the Thanksgiving weekend classic. The Chase feature races lock in the front row starters for the Autumn Colours Classic, and from Saturday results, many of the OSCAAR competitors should be worried. In the Super Late Model division, defending series champion and current points leader Brandon Watson was dominated, leading from flag to flag for the win, at one point holding a half-track advantage over his nearest rival. Watson will line up on the pole alongside of series rookie Andrew Gresel (#81) for the 50 lap Super Late Model season finale. On the Modified side, again it was the defending champion and points leader assuming complete control over Saturday’s qualifier. Gary McLean (#8) also went green-to-checkers for the victory, his closest competitor, the #39 of former Vintage Modified champion Shane Stickel. This race featured a Red Flag stoppage for a serious front straight incident involving four cars. One of the victims in the wreck was former CTMP Speedway regular Josh Gruntz, who was making his first start of the season. Gruntz’s car was virtually destroyed in the accident, although the Peterborough driver emerged uninjured.
SUPERBIKE CLASH: Points leader Jordan Szoke and Jodi Christie will take to the track at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park this weekend as the MOPAR Canadian SuperBike Series roars into the facility for three action-packed days of racing. The event will also feature Uxbridge native Alex Welsh, who is still looking for his first win of the 2013 season. J. WALLY NESBITT The Standard
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Two COJHL teams will be looking to the past to help mold their future when the puck drops on the 2013-14 Junior ‘C’ hockey season this September. The Little Britain Merchants, as well as the Georgina Ice have both made changes behind the bench, and both have brought in names that should be familiar to longtime fans of the league. After parting ways with Head Coach Steve Gourlie earlier this summer, Little Britain is hoping that the third time’s a charm for incoming bench boss Geoff Field. An original member of the team in 1978, Field has served as Head Coach for each of the team’s COJHL championships first in 1998, then again in 2010 as the Merchants shocked the regular season champs from Uxbridge in five games to claim the Cougar Cup before falling in seven games to the Napanee Raiders in the OHA’s provincial quarterfinals. Joining Field behind the bench will be another familiar face, Rob Louttit, who served as an Assistant Coach in 1998 when the Merchants won their
The Little Britain Merchants are one of two COJHL teams - along with the Georgina Ice - to make a coaching change this summer. The Merchants have brought former coach Geoff Field back into the fold who will be looking to recapture the magic that led to COJHL championships in his two previous stints behind the Merchants’ bench. STANDARD FILE PHOTO first Cougar Cup in the franchise’s history. Meanwhile, the Georgina Ice will also be welcoming a blast from the past behind their bench with the recent announcement that the club’s former Vice President Steve Sedore will be returning as bench boss this season. Sedore was the original Head Coach and General Manager of the Ice when
the team began play in the COJHL in 1993. After moving on to serve at the Junior ‘A’ level with the Stouffville Spirit and Newmarket Hurricanes, Sedore returns to guide the Ice into the future as they look to rebound from a sixth place finish in the COJHL standings last season. Among Sedore’s first tasks will be to replace the scoring punch
lost when 2012-13 COJHL MVP Scott Sandercock graduated due to age. With every team in the COJHL making coaching changes within the past year, Bruins Head Coach Dan West, and his MoJacks counterpart Jon Campbell are now the longest serving coaches in the league after taking over coaching duties prior to the 2013-13 season.
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Local trio takes on Canada’s best golfers DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
A trio of Port Perry golfers continued a strong summer on the links last week at the Canadian Junior Boys Golf Championship in Sudbury. Looking to follow up their recent success at the Ontario Junior Boys Championship two weeks ago, Christian Elliott, and brothers Jake and Sam McNulty squared off against the top young players in the country at Timberwolf Golf Club. Penn State-bound Elliott posted the top tournament of the three, finishing tied for eighth place at two under par for the tournament after shooting a combined 286. The 18-year-old Elliott had 13 birdies over the course of the tournament as he posted his second straight top-ten finish. He finished in a tie for third place at the recent Ontario Junior Boys Championship at Windsor’s Ambassador Golf Club. After shooting a one-over 289, Sam McNulty ended the tournament tied for 14th place overall. On the final day of the Championships, McNulty’s one-under-par finish included an eagle on the fifth hole, a par-four. Meanwhile, Sam’s older brother, Jake McNulty wrapped up his tournament with a six-over-par 294 as he finished tied in 26th place. So far this season, the elder McNulty has claimed two tournament championships. First, he was victorious in May at the GAO Junior Boys Spring Classic at Wooden Sticks in Uxbridge, then in July, McNulty took the top prize at the Ontario Junior Boys Championship. Pitt Meadows, B.C. native Kevin
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Port Perry’s Sam McNulty was one of three Scugog residents that competed in the 2013 Canadian Junior Boys Golf Championship last week at Timberwolf Golf Club in Sudbury. McNulty would finish play tied for 14th place in the tournament. SUBMITTED PHOTO Kwon, won the tournament with a 12-under 276, giving the 18-year-old his second national junior title in the past three years. The Port Perry three will have little time to rest as they will be
This past weekend, Fowler Park hosted the girls Under-18 Eastern Provincial Qualifying Tournament. There were ten fast-pitch teams from Eastern Ontario competing in the tournament for coveted spots in the Provincial Grand A Championship. The Port Perry Angels won three of their first four games, to earn one of the coveted spots, eventually finishing with a silver medal in the tournament. Pitcher Danielle Crosby earned all three victories on the mound, and added an inside-the-park home run to help out offensively. Tina O’Donnell, Sarah Slack, Megan Furguson, and Alyssa Patterson also dominated offensively. On defense, the infield combo of Beth Thome Dos Santos, Miranda James, and Betha-
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AT REST GLORIA JEAN CARTER (35 year Employee with Guild Electric) Peacefully, on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, at age 69. Gloria (nee Bartley) of Toronto, beloved mother of Laurel Arnott (nee Nanos) of Nestleton. Sister of Michael Bartley and his wife Mary Florence, Mary Lou O’Rourke and David Bartley (deceased) and his wife Helen. Aunt of John Bartley and his wife Colleen and great aunt of Ryan. Predeceased by her father David Bartley Sr. and survived by her mother Alice Bellehumeur. The family of Gloria Carter will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985 2171) on Friday, August 9th from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Michelle Hofman officiating, followed by a reception in the Heritage Room of the Funeral Home. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
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OPA and BMO recognize 35 Ontario farm families The Barkey Family of Altona Lea Farms received the 2013 BMO Farm Family designation and now qualifies to be named as one of the top 10 Ontario Farm Families. In Guelph, Ontario, on June 24, the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) and BMO Bank of Montreal recognized 35 Ontario families for their outstanding contributions to the Ontario agricultural sector. The Farm Family Awards program was created to promote a renewed urban-rural relationship and to recognize outstanding Ontario farm families who best typify the value of the family farmer to our society. The program, specifically, focuses on recognizing the contribution these families make to the enhancement of quality of life in their agricultural communities. The importance of Ontario’s agricultural sector has been a constant theme of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association and an important component of BMO Bank of Montreal’s commercial banking business in the province. The Awards focus attention on
the importance of farming as a diverse and compelling business sector, the unique ideals and opportunities of rural living and the manner in which farm families are actively involved in their community. Each local Ontario Plowmen’s Association branch had the opportunity to select a BMO Farm Family Award recipient (located within their branch’s geographical boundary) based on their contribution to the community and their own farming expertise. The family chosen does not have to be an OPA member. The Awards recognize families who take
an innovative approach to growing their business in the agriculture industry, and at the same time demonstrate a commitment to traditional values. Up to 10 of these families, as chosen by the OPA Farm Family Provincial Committee, will be honoured at the 2013 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Mitchell, Ontario. Honourees will be hosted at a recognition program on Saturday, September 21, and will enjoy a day long itinerary of Plowing Match events, including lunch and a family photograph session. “The recipients of the 2013 Local BMO Farm
Family Awards each demonstrate the critical role they play in furthering Ontario agriculture,” said Mike Vickers, Commercial Account Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal, Ajax. “We are proud to recognize families who uphold the traditions of the past while helping the province’s ongoing economic growth.” “The Region of Durham Plowmen’s Association is proud to recognize the Barkey Family as our 2013 Farm Family honouree,” said Elaine Snoddon, Advisory Councillor, Ontario Plowmen’s Association, Region of Durham. “We believe that
through these awards we will be able to showcase how the values and hard work of the farm family enhance our quality of life.” The Barkey Family will receive special recognition at the Region of Durham Plowing Match on August 24, which is taking place at the Farm of Jim and Norma Ferguson. The OPA is the parent host of the International Plowing Match. Each year the OPA partners with a local plowing association to organize and host the International Plowing Match. The IPM is a sanctioned member of the North American
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Pioneer Day brings the past to life Saturday, August 10th 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Come out and join the Scugog Shores Museums as we celebrate Pioneer life. Ongoing heritage demonstrations throughout the day will bring the Village to life and give everyone a chance to experience life as it was over one hundred years ago. With hands-on activities for all, and crafts and games for the kids, we provide fun for the entire family. Pioneer Day is on August 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s Pioneer Day highlights include: -Demonstrations of wood working, leather working, honey extraction, rug-hooking, soap carving and cider pressing. -Travelling Critters petting zoo. -Gas engine display. -Tour the Ojibway Heritage Interpretive Lands and make bannock. -Historical walking tour of the Village at 1 p.m. by Paul Arculus, President of the Lake
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Blacksmith demonstrations are just one of the attractions in store for visitors to Pioneer Day at the Scugog Shores Museum Village, located at 16210 Island Rd., on Sunday, Aug. 11. STANDARD FILE PHOTO Scugog Historical Society. -Hands-on opportuni-
ties to use a pioneer drill and weave on a loom.
Try making your own candles, traditional yarn dolls, churning butter or writing on a slate. Children can dress up in pioneer costumes and have their portrait taken in the Lee House parlour. On-going pioneer games including stiltwalking, grace hoops, egg races, the bean bag toss and tug ‘o war. And if all of that has made you hungry, you can enjoy the BBQ, fresh local corn, or homemade apple crisp and ice cream, with all proceeds going to support your local museum. Regular museum admission of $4 for adults, $3 for students/seniors, $2 for children 5-12, children 4 & under are free. The Museum Village is located at 16210 Island Road, Port Perry. For more information contact curator Shannon Kelly by phone at 905985-8698 ext. 103 or check the web site at www.scugogshoresmuseum.com.
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Expedia owners set sail this weekend As one wise man said, “There are two mistakes one can make along the road of truth… not going all the way, and not starting”, so my wife and I decided to pursue our dreams and purchase our own Expedia CruiseShipCenters franchise in North Durham. For the last 18 years, I have been able to travel coast-to-coast training many travel agents on the benefits of cruise vacations. My wife has also been in the travel industry since 1996 with one of the larger tour operators in Canada. Combined, we offer over 35 years of experience and knowledge to our clients. I have been fortunate to be a part of some important events in the cruise industry. One that comes to mind is working for Cunard Line as their National Sales Manager when I was be able to help launch their biggest ocean liner ever built – the Queen Mary 2 in 2004. I have also had the privilege of working for The Yachts of Seabourn offering luxury cruises, in the
position of National Sales Manager. Over the years, I have had many mentors along the way who helped me shape my career and develop my passion for travel. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today. With my wife by my side, I know we can build a sustainable business and share our passion with our new friends and clients in the area. In the past, I’ve been able to sail on over 100 different ships and visit many breathtaking and amazing places, and with that experience we would like to be your navigator of spectacular vacations. With the Expedia CruiseShipCenters brand we will be able to give you the advice you can trust, the best choices and, most importantly, our Expedia Extras®. Whether it’s an onboard cash credit, reduced deposits, free upgrades or special offers, many vacation cruise packages come with an Expedia bonus. And – unlike most online agencies – we will always be here. We are here
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