The Standard Newspaper August 1st, 2013 by The Standard Newspaper

Vol. 10 No. 31

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One dead, one injured in Blackstock incident BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: A woman is dead and a man remains in hospital following what Durham police describe as a ‘domestic-related incident’ in Blackstock earlier this week. Members of the DRPS’ homicide unit, North Division criminal investigations bureau and the forensic identification unit attended the Crestview Dr. home at approximately 5:35 a.m. Monday morning (July 29). According to police, the woman was pronounced at the scene and the injured man was rushed to Lakeridge Health Port Perry before being transferred to a Toronto hospital with lifethreatening injuries. On July 31, Durham police stated that the incident is consistent with an attempted murder followed by a suicide. Police provided the update following the completion of a post-mortem examination on the 53-year-old woman involved in the incident. The 52-year-old man, who was discovered with lifethreatening injuries at the scene, remains in hospital and is now in stable condition, said police. No charges are expected following the completion of this investigation. Although police have not released the names or ages of the man and woman involved, they have been identified by neighbours as Terry and Aleta Kindree. Neighbours of the home described the pair as a couple with two sons, as well as two Doberman dogs. One neighbour said that she often heard the sounds of one of the boys drum practices coming from the home. Another neighbour, who requested their name not be published, said that despite knowing most people in the neighbourhood, they had never spoken to the Kindrees. “It’s definitely unexpected,” said the neighbour. Anyone with new information regarding this incident is asked to contact D/Sgt. JJ Allan of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5400.

Durham police are pictured outside a Blackstock home on Monday morning (July 29), following an incident that left one woman dead and a man with life-threatening injuries. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Elgin Park trees to be removed in emerald ash borer battle DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: Elgin Park’s ash trees appear to be the latest casualties in the township’s ongoing battle with the invasive emerald ash borer. Public Works Director Ben Kester issued a report to council at their meeting on the morning of Monday, July 15, outlining treatment options for affected ash trees. In his report, Mr. Kester stated that the cost of treatment in the emerald ash borer inoculation process is approximately $300 per tree, and is good for two

years. According to Mr. Kester, inoculation is good for two years and then has to be reapplied. These inoculations would continue for the life of the tree, or until the emerald ash borer disappears. Mr. Kester’s report concluded with the recommendation that the ash trees in Elgin Park not be inoculated, and staff be directed to plant more trees in the area of Elgin Park’s ash trees to act as a replacement. According to Mr. Kester, there are approximately 10 ash trees in Elgin Park that are considered significant. Upon hearing the news, Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle continued to lobby on behalf of saving the

park’s significant ash trees. “I think we should look at saving these trees. It’s not just the cost of saving the tree, but the cost of replacing 100 years of growth,” said Councillor Mantle. “We are still going to pay if they die a natural death or if you cut them down.” Despite Councillor Mantle’s pleas, the decision to not treat affected ash trees in Elgin Park passed in a recorded vote by a 4-3 margin. Last month, council voted to remove a dozen infected ash trees from township boulevards, with the majority of the trees located on Carmody Ln.

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Pioneer Day on Sunday, August 11th from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scugog Shores Museum Village visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com for complete details. MEETINgS, PROCLAMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Council / Committee Meeting Schedule • Council will be in recess until Monday, August 26th.

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

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. Kim Coates, A.M.C.T. Clerk - E-mail: kcoates@scugog.ca.

PUBLIC NOTICE Municipal Office Closed Monday, August 5th – Civic Holiday

The Township of Scugog Municipal Office will be closed on Monday, August 5th for the Civic Holiday. The Office will re-open on Tuesday, August 6th at 8:30 a.m. Payments may be dropped off via the mail slot located at the front door.

Volunteers Wanted

Want to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of animals in Uxbridge-Scugog? Then get involved with the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog. We are looking for: • A treasurer • A bookkeeper • Members for our fundraising committee • Members for our communications and marketing committee If you are committed to the best care and support for animals and live in the Townships of Uxbridge or Scugog, please email a resume and cover letter to: volunteers@animal-shelter.ca by August 15, 2013.

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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 2013 Part-Time Arena Attendant

Are you an energetic, highly motivated & customer services oriented individual? If so, then The Community Services Department invites you to apply to our Parttime Arena Attendant at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre. Applications marked “Community Services” are to be mailed or dropped off at the Township of Scugog, 181 Perry Street, PO Box 780, Port Perry, ON, L9L 1A7, by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2013. Applications may also be faxed to 905-985-9914 or emailed to lfitton@ scugog.ca. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in the Township of Scugog; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The job posting listing the job duties and qualifications, and Job Application is available on our website www.scugog.ca Job Applications may also be picked up at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre or the Township Municipal Office. The Township of Scugog is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RECREATION Scugog Shores Museum Village, 16210 Island Road, Port Perry

The Museum is open daily for guided tours from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Explore the 12 buildings in the historical village including the original Head School, Church and Cemetery as well as the Ojibway Heritage Interpretive Lands, Durham Region’s only outdoor exhibit focusing on aboriginal history. www.scugogshoresmuseum.com

EVENTS Saturday, August 3rd: Costume Parade, Dog Show, Races at Putsey Park, Volleyball, Single Horseshoes Sunday, August 4th: Pancake breakfast, Fishing Derby, Inflatable Jousting Arena, Water Races, Sailing Club Demonstration, Sailboat Race (boats must pre-register), Doubles Horseshoes, Volleyball

Sunday Evening Concerts in the Park

Splash Pad – Operating Schedule

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.

Birdseye Pool

• Sunday, August 4th – Swing Tyme Melodies, Songs You Loved • Sunday, August 11th – Uxbridge Summer Concert • Sunday, August 18th – Generation Gap, Tony Guymer

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.

Public Swimming Schedule at Birdseye Pool Day Time Monday to Friday 12:00 – 2:00 pm 5:00 – 7:00 pm Saturday 12:00 – 5:00 pm Sunday 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 14th from 5-7 p.m. • Wednesday, August 28th from 5-7 p.m.

Summer Camps Spots Still Available In:

Boom Sailing Camp – Aug 6-9, Adventure and Discovery Camps. Contact Shawna at 905-985-8698 ext. 101 or email scornish@scugog.ca to register or for more details.

Pioneer Day – August 11th, 11 am – 4 pm at the Scugog Shores Museum Village

See the Museum Village (16210 Island Rd., Port Perry) come to life as it rings to the sounds of the blacksmith, woodwright, printing press, steam engines, and many other heritage demonstrators. Taste traditional treats and observe local craftspeople at work. Visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com for details.

Brits on the Lake – August 11th

Enjoy the 5th Annual Brits on the Lake British Motor Show along Queen Street, Port Perry. The show runs all day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit www.discoverportperry.ca for complete details.

Aquarama – Sunday, August 18th

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.

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

Swimming Lessons at Birdseye Pool

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

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

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.

Call Shawna to register at 905-985-8698 or email scornish@scugog.ca.

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 to 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 905-9857346 ext. 112 or email nlindell@scugog.ca.

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

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. Subscribe to our Tourism E- Newsletter today! Send your e-mail address to aservos@scugog.ca and receive our latest issue.

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.

The 85th Annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea - Friday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 4th Event lists will be available at Putsey Park & Beacon Marina. Events throughout the weekend Friday, August 2nd: Volleyball Competitions, Surf or Turf Dinner (advance tickets only at Beacon Marina)

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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Thursday, August 1, 2013 • 3 HIGHLANDS JUMP BACK INTO ELGIN PARK: These Highland dancers show off their expertise in competition, on-stage at the 18th annual Highlands of Durham Games, on Saturday, July 27. The games featured traditional Scottish events, such as caber tossing, haggis throwing, children’s mock war games, bagpipe bands and live folk music. Many kilts and different tartans were seen. See more photos on page 10.

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New partnership formed to preserve Lake Scugog BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: After months of planning and organization, a new multijurisdictional group tackling the issues affecting the health of Lake Scugog is getting down to work. The Working Group For a Healthy Lake Scugog recently held its first meetings, bringing member organizations to the table to discuss the issues affecting the lake, including climate impact, nutrient run-off and subsequent weed growth. Chaired by Regional Councillor Bobbie Drew, the group includes representatives from the township, local environmental group Scugog Lake Stewards, Kawartha Conservation Authority

and Parks Canada, which oversees the Trent-Severn Waterway. While not every member group has been able to meet in one place, another meeting is being planned for later this summer that will hopefully bring the membership together. The inspiration for the group, said Councillor Drew, was partly from the shared experience in the 2007 carp die-off, in which hundreds of fish suddenly perished and washed up along the shoreline, which is suspected to have been the result of a viral infection in combination with low water levels that summer. “In that situation,” said the councillor recalling the carp incident, “it was a case of the town-

Greenbank fires up the grill this Friday SCUGOG: A summertime tradition returns to Scugog next week, when the Greenbank Beef Barbecue gets fired up for another year of fun. The event, now in its 37th year, takes place Friday, Aug. 2, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Greenbank United Church, located at 19991 Hwy. 12 (at the Cragg Rd. intersection). The barbecue will once again feature a mouthwatering beef dinner along with homemade pies and desserts. Entertainment will be provided by Erika Phillips. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for kids ages six to12 and free for kids under six. Take out is available and guests are encouraged to bring their own plates and utensils. For tickets, call Rodd at 905-985-8298 or Bob at 905-985-8559.

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ship contacting one level of government and being passed along to another. It would have saved a lot of time if everyone knew who what everyone else’s responsibilities were - and that way no one can walk away from the table.” Lake Stewards president Barb Karthein echoed the sentiment, describing the group as a way of “putting all of our eggs into one basket. “We’ve been lobbying for a long time because we realize that unless we work together, we won’t achieve our goals,” she said. “We’re pushing research and a couple of ‘do’s’.” Among the objectives the group is working toward is the development of plans regarding ongoing weed harvesting and the use of weevils in controlling the invasive milfoil that has choked parts of the lake. The township’s annual weed harvest began early this year, said Councillor Drew, taking place in early July with a second round under consideration for August. A request to harvest in June, prior to events such as the Dragon Flies dragon boat festival and Canada Day festivities, was turned down by Parks Canada on account of the potential impact on local fish populations. The role of the Lake Stewards weevil project has also been examined by the group, a pilot project which began in 2009 and has seen milfoil crops near the test site decrease every summer since, as the aquatic insects devoured the invasive vegetation. Ms. Karthein said

Scugog Lake Stewards president Barb Karthein holds up one of the flyers that the group has been distributing in the community, requesting volunteers to help monitor water conditions in Lake Scugog. that while a second weevil application has been discussed, it would take additional funding to undertake the project a second time, adding that should the time come, the Stewards have considered using fewer insects in a larger area to gauge their effectiveness as biological weed control. Talks have also turned to the use of different techniques such as dredging the lake bottom in areas and aeration in the control of weeds, which Councillor Drew said will require further analysis and the involvement of multiple organizations. While aeration didn’t generate much enthusiasm

from the group’s members, said the councillor, dredging the southwestern bay of the lake (along the Hwy. 7A causeway and between the Port Perry and Scugog Island shorelines) may be seriously considered, a project requiring a number of environmental assessments, approvals and likely additional funding. Although the larger items on the list such as dredging will require planning and approvals over a period of years, Councillor Drew told The Standard that discussions within the group have already yielded some results, such as clarification over the issue of debris and dead weed

removal from the lake’s surface, which the township is in fact permitted to carry out. As part of the group’s work, the Lake Stewards are also looking for a boat-owning volunteer to assist in monthly monitoring of lake conditions in that area during the spring, summer and fall. For more information, contact Ms. Karthein at 905-985-0958 or e-mail bkarthein@yahoo.ca. “We need to have a greater understanding of the lake and to also see what’s causing a nuisance for residents,” said Ms. Karthein. “It’s a big lake and next year, it may be totally different.

Motorcyclist killed in Scugog crash SCUGOG: Durham police are reminding motorists of the potential dangers on the road, after a motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash in eastern Scugog Township last week. Last Tuesday (July 23) at 7:10 p.m., East Division officers attended the single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Regional Road 57, just north of Cedardale Rd. According to police, the Yamaha motorcycle, operated by a 43-yearold Enniskillen man and carrying his 42-year-old female passenger, was northbound on Regional Rd. 57 negotiating a curve at Cedardale Road. Police said the motorcycle then crossed over into the south-

bound lanes and entered onto the soft shoulder on the west side of the road. The motorcycle proceeded onto a grassy area where it struck a hydro pole resulting in both riders being thrown from the motorcycle. The passenger suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported by EMS to a local hospital where she was treated and later released. Despite the heroic efforts of citizens who assisted at the scene, the driver was pronounced. Next of kin are not permitting the release of the victim’s name. The roadway was closed for several hours while the DRP Collision Investigation Unit collected evi-

dence in relation to the incident. To date, eight fatalities have occurred on the roadways of Durham Region in 2013 in comparison to nine fatalities this time last year. Any member of the public who may have witnessed this incident and has not already spoken to investigators is requested to contact D/ Cst. Ashfield of the DRP Collision Investigation Unit at 1-888-5791520 ext. 5226. Anonymous tips can be made to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on-line at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers. ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Uxbridge Fair seeks Ambassador NEVER ENOUGH WOOL DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: The clock is ticking for entries to this year’s Fair Ambassador Contest, which will crown a winner in time for the 149th edition of the Uxbridge Fall Fair this September. Last year, after a brief hiatus, the Fair Ambassador contest returned with great fanfare. Once again, the contest is being organized by Jenn Megens, Uxbridge’s 2004 Fair Ambassador, who has remained involved with the fair since her reign nearly 10 years ago. “I got involved with the fair ambassador program when I was of age and it taught me many wonderful lessons that I have continued to use,” Ms. Megens told The Standard. “It’s such a fantastic opportunity that I wouldn’t want others to miss out on.” Last year, Ms. Megens’ younger sister Sylvia was crowned Uxbridge Fair Ambassador. The Fair Ambassador contest is

open to local men and women between the ages of 18 and 24 with an interest in representing the fair as well as the Uxbridge community as a whole. “Ideally, the ambassador is someone with leadership qualities, who is looking to add more,” said Ms. Megens. “Also, it’s someone who is willing to put themselves out there and have a lot of fun while representing the community and the fair.” For Ms. Megens, the experience of being Fair Ambassador was one she looks back fondly on. “The demolition derby night is unbelievable with all of the different people you meet,” she said. “And it’s still a country fair. When I was ambassador in 2004, I spent the Sunday announcing different competitions as well as showing my beef cattle.” In order to become Uxbridge’s next Fair Ambassador, those interested are asked to submit a resume and complete a 250 word essay on the topic of ‘What will be attract-

ing you to the 2013 Uxbridge Fall Fair?’. All entries are due by Monday, Aug. 5. In addition to serving at the fair between Sept. 6 and 9, the winner will also attend a leadership conference at Toronto’s Royal York Hotel as well as compete against other Fair Ambassadors from across Ontario at the CNE. Ms. Megens did have some advice as a former winner for those who may be interested in running for the crown. “If you’re even just thinking about it, please contact me or any Fair Board member to learn more,” Ms. Megens said. “And just do it, it’s such a great opportunity and a lot of fun.” For more information on the Fair Ambassador contest, please contact Jenn Megens by phone at 905-6490515, or by e-mail at jmegens13@ hotmail.com. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to represent your community as the 2013 Uxbridge Fair Ambassador.

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Police busy with Uxbridge incidents A collision with a vehicle near Uxbridge last week resulted in injuries for two Sutton residents riding together on a motorcycle. According to police, on Thursday, July 25, at approximately 10:20 p.m., two Sutton area residents were travelling together on one motorcycle westbound on Regional Rd. 21 towards Goodwood. A vehicle pulled out onto Regional Rd. 21 from Conc. 4, and the motorcycle struck the vehicle. The driver and passenger of the motorcycle were rushed to MarkhamStouffville Hospital with serious but non-life threatening leg injuries. The other driver, 49-year-old Michael Knapp of Button Cres. in Uxbridge, was charged with Careless Driving under the Highway Traffic Act. Anyone with new information regarding this collision is asked to contact Cst. Lashley of North Division at 1-888579-1520, ext. 2874. Police seize weapons, drugs in Uxbridge Three men face drug and weapons-related charges after a traffic stop last week led to members of the North Durham Target Team seizing a

backpack full of marijuana and three restricted weapons in Uxbridge. On the evening of Tuesday, July 23, at approximately 8 p.m., members of the North Durham Target Team were conducting a drug investigation when they observed a suspect enter a vehicle with a backpack believed to be filled with marijuana. Officers then initiated a traffic stop and, upon further investigation, seized not only the backpack, but also a switchblade. According to police, officers later executed a search warrant at a residence on Brock St. West in Uxbridge. Almost 500 grams of marijuana was seized as well as a cross bow and brass knuckles. The drugs have a street value of more than $5,000. John Leslie and Mat-

thew Nembhard, both age 22 of Uxbridge, have been charged with Trafficking in a Schedule II Substance – (marijuana) and two counts of Possession of a Weapon Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized. Both accused were held for a bail hearing. Nicholas Curnow, age 21 of Port Bolster, has been charged with: Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of a Weapon Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized, as well as Driving while Under Suspension, under the Highway Traffic Act. The accused was later released on an Undertaking with conditions. Anyone with new information regarding this investigation is requested to contact D/Cst. Aukema of the North Durham Target Team at 1-888579-1520, ext. 2665. Sunderland grow-op discovered by firefighters Firef ighters in Sunderland uncovered an indoor grow-op after responding to a housefire last week, a drug operation police estimate to be worth in excess of $40,000. According to police, the fire at a River St. home

was reported at approximately 1:30 a.m. last Monday morning (July 22). During their response, Brock Township firefighters discovered drug and drug paraphernalia in the basement of the house. The DRPS North Division Criminal Investigations Bureau began an investigation and confirmed the basement had been turned into a marijuana grow-op. Police also discovered evidence of hash production. More than $40,000 worth of drugs was seized from the home, as well as items used to operate the grow-op. A resident of the home is now facing criminal charges. James Nicholls, 35, of Brechin, faces drug charges. He was released on a promise to appear. Anyone with new information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Loughlin of North Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2676. Anonymous tips can be made to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or on-line at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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NORTH DURHAM Tuesday, May 14 to Tuesday, August 27 Cruisin’ Classics Car Club cruise-ins (weather-permitting), 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Emmanuel Community Church, 1689 Reach St., Port Perry. Special dates: June 18 - Paper Drive; Aug. 27 - Appreciation Night and Food Drive (rain date Sept. 3). For information, call 905-435-5408 or visit cruisinclassics.blogspot.ca. 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. Friday, August 2 Greenbank United Church 37th Annual Beef Barbecue, 4:30 – 7 p.m. Advance tickets – Adults: $20, children age 6 – 12: $5, children under age 6: no charge. Entertainment by Erika Phillips. For tickets call Rodd 905-985-8298 or Bob 905-985-8559. Saturday, August 3 Exploring Horizons presents ‘Activating the Minds of Seniors’ at 29 Toronto St. S., from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Event features chair yoga, bingo, raffles, goodie bags, snacks and lunch. To register call 647-454-9081, e-mail info@exploringhorizons.ca or visit www.exploringhorizons.ca (click the “Register Now” tab). Exploring Horizons is a nonprofit organization, with a goal of engaging seniors in the community. Tuesday, August 6 Pine Ridge Garden Club meeting. Speaker Elaine Davidson On Growing and Using Herbs, Nestleton Hall, Nestleton 7:30 pm. All most welcome. Info S. Love 905-986-5330. 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.

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BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Folks at St. John’s Anglican Church were so pleased to have deacon Andrew Barlow in the congregation, after a lengthy absence due to a long recovery from a very serious illness. What a happy suprise! The United Church resumes regular services at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, after a month’s holiday for the minister Rev. Linda Saffrey. Better health is wished for Annie Fee, who has been suffering health problems and to Lloyd Trewin, who underwent surgery last week in Port Perry Hospital.

A large crowd of family and friends from many areas attended the open house on Saturday afternoon at Nestleton Hall to celebrate Arnold and Jean Williams’ sixtieth wedding anniversary. Congratulations and best wishes for many more. Mark your calendars for an open house to celebrate Noreen Malcolm’s 90th birthday on August 11, afternoon at the United Church CE room. A family gathering along with a number of friends gathered at the home of Brian and Maggie VanCamp and family to celebrate Doreen Van-

Camp’s 80th birthday on Saturday afternoon. Many young people from the area are enjoying attending camps, meeting new friends and learning new skills. There were 10 tables plus one at the Tuesday evening card party, with the following winners - Elmo Gibson, Doreen Sheegey, Don Geer, George Copping and Roxanne Haskett, who also had the prize for most lone hands, Low was Lynda Carter. Special prizes were won by Peter Booth with two, Marion Coppin and George Coppin.

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell This weekend is the 85th Regatta in Caesarea. There’s a good family photo op at Putsey Park this year – just look for the huge inflatable Donald Duck. Something else that’s new is the jousting arena being set up at the Marina. You’ll want to pick up a program at Sunnyside Market to be on top of things. And, of course, watch for the donation jar – your contribution will be most appreciated. If you’ve been stressed out because there’s no euchre this summer in Nestleton, the next session will be along sooner than you think. The first night is Thursday, September 5th and everyone is welcome. The 26th annual Musicians Cornroast is just around the corner, on Sunday, August 18, from noon until 8 p.m. You’ll want to bring a chair and sunscreen as this is an outdoor concert. The location is 4790 McKee Road,

east off Regional Road 57, in Blackstock. Paul & Charlene Wasson have welcomed country music fans to their home for all these years. There are blue posters around the community giving details of the performers, the motorcycle show and shine, and contact information for any queries. Admission is $10 a person at the gate and accompanied children under 12 are welcome free of charge. Blackstock and Port Perry Lions will be serving up burgers and corn, as usual. Hope to see you there. Wedding anniversaries being celebrated this month include: Lion Al & Darlene Brown (August 16), Lion Ken & Shirley Hudson (August 18), Lions Rob & Carol Mairs (August 19), Lion Ernie & Connie Swain (August 21), and Lion Sharon & George Wilson (August 25). Best wishes to all.

EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Congratulations to Rebecca and Graham Nadin on welcoming their new son, Isaac Talford on Sunday ,July 21. He was a little early but everyone is doing fine. Congratulations also to grandparents, Jane and Eric Sobil and great-grandma Honny. There will be a goods and services auction in support of the Epsom/ Utica churches on September 20, Epsom church starting at 5 p.m. This will include a barbecue, 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 905985-9443. Due to popular demand, the auction will now accept new store items that people wish to donate. Please call to confirm dinner reservations 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 Downton Abbey). Cost is $25.00 per person. Bring a sandwich for a picnic lunch on the grounds. Fruit and cold drinks will be supplies. 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.

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling Errata - the event to watch the meteor shower at the Foster on August 11 is from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., morphed from my original script. Viewing is best around that early morning hour. Bring binoculars and telescopes if you have one. May it be a clear night sky! Fridays at the Foster are sometimes impromptu, as when Travis Smalley sang two weeks ago. August 2 - Robyn Ottolini is scheduled but Travis and she are planning on singing several duets, a first for them. A busy young lady, Robyn sang Friday and Saturday evenings at the Highland Games; Saturday she even joined the Poor Angus group singing a few numbers. Other local residents active at the Highland Games were Deborah Clements, Eve-Lynn, Mark and Eric Swan performing with the Uxbridge Legion Pipe Band; Sheila and Bill Richardson upheld the Graham

Clan banner for the opening ceremonies and volunteering in the Clan booth. My McGregors could not be found! Congratulations to Robert and Renee Cox on the safe arrival on Saturday, July 27, at Newmarket hospital of their daughter, sister for Katie, second grandchild for Elaine and Murray, sixth great-grandchild for Evelyn Cox-Meek (five are girls). Several from the area attended the funeral Don Crosier last week. As often happens, one member of a family passes out and another comes to takes his place. Church was a very musical place Sunday morning as we held our singing service. Many favourite hymns were sung and Rev, Diane read a piece about the origins of each of these classic hymns. Happy birthday to Dennis Trowse and Norma Scott! Last service until September 2!

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GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till Summer holidays are half gone for most of the families with August nearly here. Greenbank United Church’s beef barbecue on Friday, August 2, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. is a summer highlight for our community and friends. For the volunteers who are available on Thursday, 1 p.m., help is needed to scrub and wrap potatoes for baking on Friday. Also 10 volunteers are needed on Friday for baking. To volunteer on Friday, please call Dianne at 905-985-3745. Pies and desserts may be dropped off at the church after 1 p.m. on Friday. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, call Rodd at 905-985-8298, or Bob at 905-985-8559. Ron and Karen Parish are grandparents again, with the July 27 arrival of Addison Isabell, wee daughter of Rob and Renee Cox. Congratulations and best wishes to all!

On a sadder note, condolences are extended to the Kaliomaki family with the recent passing of Daphne’s mother, grandmother to Ky and Leah. Friday, August 9, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; a giant yard sale will be held at the Greenbank Centennial Hall to support Sunderland Museum. August 19 to 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, VIBE camp at Greenbank Church for children ages four to twelve will include crafts, stories, games, music and snacks. Two trained students, Olivia Phillips and Jordan Bell will lead the daily activities with local volunteers assisting. Kitchen help is needed to prepare snacks, also donations of pillow cases and old CD’s for craft time would be appreciated. To volunteer help, and for registration,

please call me, Mary Jean at 905-985-0535. Cost is $10 per child, or family of two and up for $25. Also on August 20 to 23, the summer tennis camp will be held at Greenbank Tennis Court. Call Nancy for more information at 905-985-4223. On Sunday, greeters Mark and Carla Puckrin greeted all. Happy 55th wedding anniversary wishes were extended by the congregation to Ralph and Ruby Dusty, and to Glean and me. Young Kara Phillips provided the lovely music ministry, the song Safe and Sound. Thanks to Danny Reesor for the children’s story about praying hands, and his message, The Finger of God. Next Sunday, John Molenaar will return as the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. service.

SEAGRAVE by Jean Short Great news! Aunt Bee’s General Store will be opening soon in Seagrave. No more last minute drives to Port Perry for milk, bread, etc. Proprietors Belinda and Jason Vernon are looking for your input to help make this your store! They want to know what the community feels is important for the store to carry to help make your life easier? What hours would you like to see the store open? Would you like fresh subs/ sandwiches as an option? Please send your comments to auntbeesgs@gmail.com. The home of Paul and Diane Cooke of Robinglade Estates was a busy place Saturday, July 27, with a ringette team swim party for their grandaughter Ava and all her teammates - a great time was had by all! Get well wishes to Jack Short, who had hip surgery on July 25. My apologies to Rick and Stephanie Short as I made a mistake in their son’s name. His name is Keegan Richard Jack Short. Sunday was the annual Seagrave Church golf tournament and barbecue. There were 26 golfers and 50 for dinner. The winning team consisted of James Hudgins, Quinton Hudgins, Wynn Hughes, Zoltan Domik and Sharon Domik. Bill did a superb job on the barbecue, delicious salads and desserts brought by the diners. Many thanks to Don and Marg Real for opening their home for all who came to dinner.

The men have been busy painting windows and repairing the steps into the church. A new sound system is being installed in the church. Several Seagravers attended the celebration of Geoff and Jennifer Luke’s marriage that was held at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre on Sat. evening. Home from British Columbia to join in the celebration were Kris, Paul, Alex and Benjamin Airey, Geoff ’s sister. Geoff and Jenn were married in the Philipines on January 12, 2013. August 11, 9:30 a.m. - church service with Betty Lou Beacock leading the service. More news to follow. Aug. 19 to 23 - Seagrave Church’s summer camp for children aged four to twelve years. Cost is $10 each or $25 per family. Please call 905-985-3595 for more information. There will be crafts, puppets, songs, games, snacks and lots of fun. The congregation and friends are asked to save the following items for crafts: socks for puppets, toilet paper and paper towel rolls, old CDs and pillowcases. September 29 - 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 905-985-9921.

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 4 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, August 4 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 4 10 a.m. Morning Service

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, August 4, 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, Auust 4 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 11th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, August 4

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

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux Call to worship was called by the Rev. Michelle Hofman, a warm and friendly welcome went out to all who came out to the service. The annual chicken barbecue will be held on August 18, at the Scugog Island United Church, sponsored by the Stewards. Adults are $17.50, children ages six to twelve are $5, and children under five are free. For tickets to this barbecue, please call Anna Specley at 905985-2911 or Betty Ann Freeman at 905-9853863. Please specify which seating you would like, 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. Order your tickets early as tickets sell fast for this event! United Church giant pot luck dinner, September 1, at 11 a.m. in Cartwright fields, Nesleton. Scugog Island United Church has decided to close church service on this date so that we as a congregation can show our support by attending this picnic. If you would like to attend and need transportation please let us know it is important that we show our support so we hope you can attend! Sunrise annual family fun day is fast approaching, on August 17, from noon to dusk. The event ends with a big fireworks display. All are invited to come out and enjoy this day, fun, games and prizes to be had. Hot dogs, hamburgers and corn on the cob. Please bring your own chair. Happy birthdays this week to: Ava Janiga, Bev Boyer (28), Stan Barjarjarow , Benishii Tryon (30) and for the August birthdays, Carsyn Williamson (1), Leanna Paul, Alaura Marsden-Blackface, Davita Marsden (3), and to Rasunah Marsden (4). I can be reached by phone at 905-985-7662 or by e-mail at jc.lesaux@me.com.

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 4 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 - John Molenaar Everyone is Welcome Children’s time with 11 a.m. service

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

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EDITORIAL Taking things seriously A sick summer tradition recently returned to Durham Region in Oshawa and, if history is any guide, will likely be coming to the side of a busy roadway near you. The use of graphic photos in pro-life rallies is nothing new, but is nonetheless a shocking, disgusting tactic. An annual display along Hwy. 7A in Port Perry has taken place in recent summers, prompting Scugog Council in 2010 to examine the use of municipal bylaws to control such activities to varying degrees of success. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with protest and civil unrest within justifiable limits, nor with disagreeing with the status quo. But in this case, the ends do not justify the means and if anything, the means diminish any goal that would be accomplished, angering and disgusting any passersby - men, women and children - unfortunate enough to take in the spectacle. There’s no way around it - abortion is the deliberate, medical termination of life. One side holds that while it should be treated as a last resort in the event of an unplanned pregnancy, the practice should not be outlawed but remain controlled and regulated. The other side of the argument is, of course, that abortion is the deliberate, medical termination of life, and that it should not be a sanctioned medical procedure in today’s society for any reason. Both viewpoints, while often seen as despicable by those holding the opposing opinion, are valid in their own ways, as are the sides of any serious issue. So let’s treat it that way. While the official abortion debate in this country likely will and should - remain closed, there’s always going to be those not in favour. Once again, in any serious issue, there always is. But let’s leave the ghoulish, immature antics in the past, and not on the side of the road.

Lake Stewards looking for a few good boat owners To the Editor, The Scugog Lake Stewards are looking for volunteers with boats who would like to take part in a research project monitoring the health of Lake Scugog. We are also interested in recruiting shoreline property owners to monitor their shorelines and lake conditions just offshore. Volunteers are also needed to report on conditions at the boat ramp and shoreline parks in Port Perry The role of the volunteers will be to the observe the lake approximately once a month and provide a short report by e-mail of what you see. The Stewards will provide a standardized form that can be quickly filled-in as well as training on how to

make the required observations for the report. We will use this information to try to gain a better sense of conditions at many spots around the lake and how they are changing over time. Volunteers should make their monthly observations when the water is relatively calm and visibility in the water is at its maximum. We would like to receive reports this year from August to October. If possible, we would like this to be an on-going, year-to-year project in order to get a real sense of how climate conditions, water temperature, water depth, clarity and lake bottom conditions relate to the severity and type of weed or aquatic plant infestations. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please contact Barbara Karthein, President of the Scugog

Lake Stewards, at 905-985-0958 or at bkarthein@yahoo.ca. She will be able to provide you with further information on this project. This will not be a time consuming or difficult project. Your help and interest would be sincerely appreciated. The Scugog Lake Stewards

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OPINION

The voice of North Durham

Airport a cause for concern To the Editor, Now that the billion dollar Mirabel Airport boondoggle has finally been admitted by every one involved and the airport was finally closed, our beloved politicians in Durham Region and surrounding areas like to make us believe that a Pickering airport would be the best thing that could ever happen to us people living close to it. The full truth is that all towns surrounding the Pickering airport will become a disaster area for everyone who lives in them. Wind direction here is mainly from the west or north-west. Looking at the plan for the airport, that is exactly the way the runways have been laid out. In simple words, it means that most planes would take off right over Stouffville and Uxbridge. Holding patterns and traffic circuits are right over Markham, Uxbridge, Oshawa and all the other towns. No need to explain what that would do to the people living here in Uxbridge and surrounding areas. Wait till the first big passenger jet roars over your head at 1 or 6 a.m. in the morning. From a pilot’s point of view, Pickering airport is a disaster waiting to happen since the two international airports would be to close together and the Pickering area is known for the most foggy days in the area. Incoming flights would (depending on wind directions), mostly be flying over people living in Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Uxbridge. To make a long story short, life in our small part of the world would never be the same, thanks to our elected politicians. If ever there was a need for anyone living in our areas to stop something before it is too late, the time is now. Help to bring our seemingly out of control politicians back to what they should be doing, namely to help to

preserve our towns and lifestyle and work to protect them. Did anyone say that we have a traffic problem now? Wait ‘til they start building the Pickering Airport, then you will have a reason to say that we have a problem. The biggest problem is if we wait too long with our protests against an airport in Pickering. Work on it has began a long, long time ago, while we were asleep. By the government’s own admission, Pearson Airport with all its new extensions and runways is sufficient for years and years to come. So why is it that we would need another Mirabel-style white elephant airport in our Durham Region area on the best farmlands around? There isn’t a single good reason for an airport in Pickering at the moment and everyone who flies knows that. Isn’t it enough that our best farmlands disappear with an alarming rate by putting subdivisions on it? Do we really want some of our best farmlands that we still have left, paved over by an airport? Take a drive around Pearson Airport, is that what you would like in your backyard? If that airport should ever be built, the cost to every one of us living in Durham Region will be astronomical. Think about that and start your opposition to this monster now before it’s too late. The thought of building an airport in this area almost borders on the criminal. In many parts of the world airports are being closed down, because they are simply not needed anymore, because bigger airplanes are taking more and more passengers now.

Heinz Nitschke Uxbridge

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Staying in touch... JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

More questions on gas plant e-mails Over the past week, Ontarians learned that many deleted e-mails that may shed light on the $585 million gas plant cancellations are recoverable after all. Clearly, a disturbing pattern is emerging. First, the McGuinty/Wynne government claimed cancellations would cost $40 million. Then the cost gradually rose to $585 million and counting. First, the provincial government claimed all the relevant documents had been made available. Then new documents continued to emerge. First we were told that many emails on the gas plant cancellation circulating among officials in the government were permanently deleted. Now we know that at least some of these documents are recoverable. According to the McGuinty /Wynne government the cost to retrieve the e-mails would be $3.5 million. But how can we believe them? In addition to calling for a judicial inquiry into this issue, Ontario’s Official Opposition PC Caucus has said in a letter to Premier Wynne that taxpayers should not be expected to foot the $3.5 million bill to retrieve the missing e-mails. In another development on the gas plant scandal, Information and Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian wrote a scathing letter to the Deputy Minister of Government Services. She noted that, during her investigation no one advised her or her staff of the existence of undeleted “vault accounts” or the existing inventory of back-up tapes. Yet, in response to the Justice Policy Committee motion, thousands of relevant emails were found. The Commissioner said she is dismayed over the lack of information provided to her office during the course of her investigation.

Province announces anti-poverty consultation A province-wide consultation into how the cycle of poverty can be broken was announced last week. Consultations begin the week of August 6 and continue in communities across the province until October 4. More information will be made available at www.ontario.ca/breakingthecycle. While I understand the importance of helping individuals and families in need, I am concerned that the McGuinty/ Wynne government has overlooked the value of a strong economy and an accountable government in fighting poverty. A robust economy leads to a positive cycle of jobs and opportunities that benefit everyone. Accountability means that, rather than wasting almost $600 million on cancelling gas plants, the money can be better spent on fighting poverty. The gas plants are by no means the only cases of squandered tax dollars and wasted opportunities. Ontario must do better. Grants announced for provincial sport groups Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport has announced 19 provincial sport and multi-sport organizations will receive support through Ontario’s Sport Priority Funding Program. The program will help the organizations coordinate athlete and leadership development sessions, certify coaches, officials and volunteers, host athlete training camps and stage competitions. The Province of Ontario currently recognizes 85 Provincial and Multi Sport Organizations. These are independent, not-for-profit organizations, responsible for delivering programming province-wide. You can find out more information about funding at www.grants.gov.on.ca.

Of bears, forest fires, and satellite TV Camping – the great outdoors, roughing it, time off work, or perhaps somewhere to sleep while traveling across the land. Camping means different things to different people, depending on your personal style of outdoor adventure. From the bare bones Survivorman-esque hike, to the air-conditioned RV set-and-stay; getting out offers a variety of rewards. If you ask my nieces - Aunika, Leah and Olivia camping means they get a whole weekend of attention and junk food with Daddy. Their favourite part is sleeping in a big tent together and feeding each other marshmallows; the simple joys of siblings getting a change of scenery and later bedtimes. Fire is a big hit with the youngins, even though they only stay awake for a half an hour of it. To one of my friends, name withheld, camping is spending a week inside a mammoth RV or on the boat fishing with the family. The days hold relaxing fish-finding or exciting tubing; the nights hold satellite TV and a Playstation 3 inside what I like to call a mobile cottage. This is the extreme end of outdoor comfort. You get to avoid the bugs and the heat, but isn’t slapping on sunscreen and slapping off bugs part of the experience? My uncle Jay, world adventurer (who just returned to his home in Bangkok from a Scandinavian mountain biking trip), would subscribe to the ‘go hard or go home’ school of thought. I still have nightmares

about the three-day, 60 km canoe and portage trip we took when I was younger. Highlights include ‘swimming’ in the undertow of a hydroelectric dam, hearing Algonquin’s bears rummage around the site, and putting out a forest fire we came across with our food packs. I used a sharpie to count my bug bites afterwards - 168 total. Personally, I enjoy a good mix of every kind of camping; some good food cooked on a fire and time to relax, with a heaping side of bugs, dirt, long hikes and fire-building. To me, camping is the freedom to do whatever you want, whenever you want. I enjoy a good night-hike, a refreshing early morning swim, taking photos of the local flora and fauna, or just sitting with a good Asimov book and eating peanut M&Ms. I can’t think of a more relaxing place to be than at a campground or in the woods, there is a sense of nature and the fact that nothing has a time-line. Perhaps I have this safe, relaxed, nostalgic feeling to camping because I was raised by my parents going on all kinds of trips; from the Winnebago, to the motorcycle and tarp, to the ‘pack everything for a week into two canoes and carry it.’ Some people are afraid to go camping for their first (or seventh) time because of the bugs and the dirt and the lack of showers. My advice is to give it a shot and to keep busy having fun and explor-

Shoot First, Ask Later BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard ing with your kids, a friend or a loved one. You really can have the time of your life. I think we, as humans, need time to leave the wi-fi behind, turn off the cell phone, and get back to our hunter-gatherer roots just a little bit. Go bird watching, swim in the lake, climb a really big rock (Bon Echo anyone?) check out those programs they have going on; they can be quite entertaining. This long weekend, why not get out of your comfort zone? Have a family? Pack up the kids and give them fresh air. If you’ve never been camping, pack up and head to a nice park up north - they have showers. If you’re an avid camper, give the barebones style a try. Maybe even pick a point on a map and travel, stopping every night in a different camp or town. Not for the feint of heart, try winter camping! For those concerned with bugs in your drink or that f ly into your mouth, always remember, it’s just extra protein.

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THE CLANS COME OUT: Tossing 23foot cabers, live Scottish folk music, haggis throwing, highland dancing and of course, the bagpipes, were some of the events at the 18th annual Highlands of Durham Games, held this past weekend in Elgin Park, Uxbridge. Fun was had for all ages and music was in the air. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

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Walk Softly GEOFF CARPENTIER

Here today, gone tomorrow

Migration – it’s a concept most people don’t really understand and one to which we have difficulty relating, for it is something we humans just don’t normally do! When we think of migration, we think of birds and mammals primarily, for these are the most obvious creatures to migrate, where twice each year billions of them travel to or from their summering or wintering grounds. But migration is certainly not a phenomenon unique to birds. Surprisingly many hundreds of species of insects migrate as well, on every continent except Antarctica. Perhaps the best known is the Monarch Butterfly that travels up to 3,000 kilometers to its wintering grounds in Mexico and the southern United States, with some returning the following year. But did you know that the Brush-footed Butterflies of India and Australia and the circumpolar Cabbage Moth also migrate vast distances? One species of butterfly, the Red Admiral, sometimes even flies at night, to avoid predators! Weak fliers, many insects utilize the wind, and therefore many species can travel up to 400 kilometers per day. Ever notice that a lot of large dragonflies suddenly appear in the fall around our homes and in the fields near-

by? Many of these are Green Darners, a large migratory species that travels through southern Ontario by the hundreds of thousands each year. It is one of the biggest and fastest dragonflies, capable of reaching speeds of 85 km/h. A unique correlation between its migrational patterns and that of the American Kestrel, a small migratory falcon, has been postulated. Studies show that the kestrels follow the timing of the dragonfly movements. The reason is simple – the kestrels feed on the dragonflies during migration and thus have an abundant and accessible food source, which actually travels the same route as them, ensuring lunch is available all along the journey! At least 25-50 other dragonfly species migrate through North America annually as well. Insects have to develop unique survival techniques to survive our cold winters. Some hibernate as adults or juveniles, some overwinter as eggs, others seek warm local environments like caves and houses, and others migrate. Insects migrate for the same reasons birds do – to escape the cold, to find food and to seek places where competition is lessened. So next time you see a butterfly, dragonfly or moth drifting by, imagine where they might be going. Is it simply a daily foray for food or the start of an epic journey to escape the cold?

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Durham Region Health Department has received notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The mosquitoes were collected on July 23, from two of the Health Department’s permanent mosquito trap sites – one located in Ajax, the other in Pickering. Positive confirmation was received by the Health Department on July 25. A total of four groups of mosquitoes have now tested positive for WNV in Durham Region this season. “With positive mosquito results confirmed locally, it’s important for area residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites,” said Ross MacEachern, Manager, Environmental Health with Durham Region Health Department. WNV is a mosquito-borne disease that is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on the blood of a bird that carries the virus. The disease is not passed from person to person or from bird to person. Most people who contract the virus will experience mild illness including fever, headache,

Waiting for the arrival of a new baby can be both an exciting and uncertain time for young children. That’s why Lakeridge Health offers a Kangaroo Kapers class, led by extraordinary volunteer Jeanne Frolick. Frolick, a retired elementary school principal, has taken her passion for making a difference in the lives of little ones from the classroom to the hospital. For the past 15 years, Frolick has been leading the Kangaroo Kapers class, which prepares kids, aged two to six, for a new addition to the family. “Some of them come and they’re very shy and timid at the start but by the time it’s over, we’ve made good friends,” says Frolick. Frolick teachers youngsters how to hold a newborn baby, lets them diaper a doll or stuffed animal they’ve brought along, and leads them in a song – “Mommy Loves the Baby & She Loves Me Too”.

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body ache, nausea, vomiting and rash on the chest, stomach or back. More serious symptoms can include muscle weakness, stiff neck, confusion, tremors, numbness and sudden sensitivity to light. Symptoms usually develop between two and 15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. To minimize the risk of mosquito bites and the possibility of being infected with WNV, the Health Department recommends taking the following precautions: Wear shoes, socks and lightcoloured clothing, including long sleeve tops and full-length pants, when outside especially during evening, nighttime or dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Use insect repellent containing DEET on exposed skin, following Health Canada’s safety tips on using personal insect repellents. More information on using insect repellents containing DEET can be found in Health Canada’s pamphlet “Safety Tips on Using Personal Insect Repellent” at www. pmra-arla.gc.ca/english/consum/ insectrepellents-e.html.

Ensure that window and door screens are in good repair to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home. Prevent stagnant water from accumulating on your property. The Durham Region Health Department will continue to conduct its annual WNV control program through to the end of September 2013. The control program includes active surveillance for both larval and adult mosquitoes in conjunction with a larviciding program that targets standing water in identified sites such as catch basins and storm water management ponds. As directed by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, dead birds are no longer collected and submitted for WNV testing. However, the Health Department continues to use indicators such as adult and larval mosquito surveillance to determine the risk of West Nile virus for area residents. For more information on WNV, please call the Health Department’s Environmental Help Line at 905-7233818 or 1-888-777-9613. Information is also available at durham.ca.

The children also enjoy a story, a tour of the birthing suite so they can see where the baby will be born, and all Kangaroo Kapers leave with a treat and a bag of goodies. Drawing the children out of their shells is Frolick’s favourite part of the program and something she’s become known for. “Jeanne is a treasure. Even the shyest of children at the start will be found leaning on her knee, enjoying her attention as they chat about a toy or pet or holiday,” says Kim Moran, Patient Care Manager of the Maternal Newborn program. “She has touched so many lives and really helps these kids get ready to welcome a new baby to their home.” Families can register online at www.welovebabies.ca, under Classes and Tours, or by calling 905-576-8711 ext. 3495. Registration is just $2 per child. You can see more about the Kangaroo Kapers class on YouTube at www. youtube.com/lakeridgehealth.

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Caesarea celebrating 85th regatta this weekend

A GENTLE TOUCH: Games, such as the egg toss, pictured here, are just part of the fun that awaits attendees of the annual Caesarea Regatta. The event returns to the lakeside community for its 85th year on Friday, Aug. 2 and runs until Sunday, Aug. 4. STANDARD FILE PHOTO

SCUGOG: The Caesarea Regatta returns to Scugog Township this weekend for its 85th year, bringing fun and games for all ages to the community. The event takes place Aug. 2 through 4 in Caesarea, with activities for all ages in Putsey Park and at the Beacon Marina. The weekend starts with a surf and turf dinner at the marina at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 (advance sales only) for this 19+ event and are available through Kelly Patterson at Beacon Marina by calling 905-985-3908, 905-435-3907 or by e-mail at Beacon_marina@hotmail.com. Also happening on Aug. 2 is the town-

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at 2 p.m. that afternoon, with registration at 12 p.m. Regatta organizers are also looking for volunteers to sign up and keep the event running in the coming years. Donation bottles will be set up at Sunnyside Market over the weekend. Tickets are also available for the twoonie prize table and for the ‘$2 Can Win $100’ game. A chip truck will also be open at the Marina from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. over the weekend. For a full listing of events and times, please visit the Regatta’s official Facebook page.

Ride for Sick Kids Brits on the Lake in town, Aug. 11 NORTH DURHAM: An annual charity motorcycle ride kicks into gear next weekend, stopping in Port Perry for a lunchtime barbecue and concert. The fifth annual Ride For Sick Kids takes place Sunday, Aug. 11, and riders can sign up now to participate. Proceeds go to support the Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto and organizers hope to raise more than $20,000 this year. Since 2009, more than $140,000 has been raised through the ride. Registration takes place

at 8 a.m. that morning at Mackie Harley Davidson in Oshawa, followed by the ride at 10 a.m., taking participants along Durham’s many scenic roadways. Riders will meet in Port Perry at 12 p.m. for a lunch stop in Palmer Park and concert by local musician Riki Knox, followed by prizes at 2 p.m., including a raffle for a 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Registration, donation, and other information are available at www. rideforsickkids.com.

SCUGOG: The other side of the pond comes to the shores of Lake Scugog later this summer, 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 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. This year’s show will also feature two events prior to the main attraction. On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Wing Commander’s Rally Tour will get underway at 11:30 a.m. at the Scugog Memorial Public Library on Water St., with registration at 11 a.m. Registration is $65 per car. Later that evening, the No U-boats dance and dinner cruise will take to the friendly waters of Lake Scugog aboard the Woodman. Details on the show, along with registration forms, are available at www.britsonthelake.com.

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NORTH DURHAM: While donating to the local food bank is often associated with major holidays in the fall, winter and spring, it is often the summer months in which such organizations are particularly hardest hit. In the summer of 2011, Operation Scugog experienced an unexpected shortfall of food and put out an S.O.S. to the community for donations, which was met with an overwhelming response. While the food bank is not facing the same dire situation this summer, organizer Chris Cook said that Operation Scugog is looking at a few empty shelves

this month, adding that the food bank is particularly in need of items such as cereal, canned apple juice, canned pasta, meat and fish. Operation Scugog is located on the right side of the Victory Christian Centre at 593 Alma St. in Port Perry. Drop-off times are Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. In Uxbridge, donations can be made to the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank, located in St. Andrews-Chalmers Presbyterian Church on Toronto St. Hours are from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday.

Oops! I said that I was going on sabbatical for the rest of the Summer and if anyone had news to let me know. Well lo and behold, here is some news! The Sunderland Historical Society is having a huge yard sale on Friday, August 9, from 2 p.m. till 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 10, from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. There will be thousands of items available, so let’s all go out to support our Historical Society and their great work preserving our history! The sale is at the Greenbank United Church, a good location for all the highway 12 travellers to find and an easy run for all of us. On Sunday, August the 11, the famous

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Classic cars coming to Port Perry Fair

Steve Foden is pictured next to his 1929 Chrysler, one of the many classic cars that will be part of the second annual Classic Car Show at the 2013 Port Perry Fair. The show takes place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 31. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Fair is end of the fairgrounds. Numerous as a 50/50 draw. once again featuring a different kind classics from the early 1900s right up The entry fee is $10 per vehicle of horsepower alongside it’s tradi- to 1980 are expected to be on display which includes entry into the fair for tional equine displays, with the for all attending the fair to enjoy. A the owner. All attending the fair can fair’s annual Classic Car Show trophy will be awarded to the top view the vehicles at no cost. Call event making its return after a successful three vehicles, with first place going organizer Steve Foden at 289-314debut in 2012. to the Best of Show. All those attend- 0942 with any questions or e-mail The show will take place on the ing the fair can cast their vote for their secretaryppfair@powergate.ca. The opening day of the fair (Aug. 31), favorite vehicle. Several prizes will be event is also featured on the fair’s from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the north drawn, for the vehicle owners as well Facebook page.

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Local triathlete to take on the world BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

A local triathlete will be competing in Italy this month, participating in a series of sporting events as part of a international athletic meet. Port Perry resident Heather Dart recently travelled to Torino, Italy to compete in the 2013 World Masters Games. Held from Aug. 2 to 11, the games occur every four years (this year being the eighth edition), featuring more than 30 different sports including track, swimming, basketball, rowing, archery and triathlon. Ms. Dart will be competing in both singles and doubles badminton, the 800-metre, 400-metre and 200-metre swim, as well as the sprint triathlon, which includes a 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike and five-kilometre run. The games are open to athletes 35 years and older, with some events, such as swimming, open to those as young as 25. “It’s billed as the summer games for those 35 to 100-plus years old,” joked Ms. Dart, adding the various events have both recreational and competitive divisions. Torino was also the host city for the 2006 Winter Olympics, and while Ms. Dart was unsure of whether any of those venues would be in use during this event, the site holds a symbolic value: Ms. Dart was among the 12,000 Canadians chosen to carry the Olympic torch as it made its way across Canada to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Preparation and training for the games began late last year, said Ms. Dart, and have intensified since January, particularly for the triathlon. “In preparation for this event, my training for triathlon has been six days a week since January this year,” she said, adding that she has participated in six triathlons this year, including the TriColumbia race in Baltimore, Maryland in May and the Canadian National Championships in Toronto on July 21. “For badminton I’ve been training

since October, playing two or three times a week and competing in local tournaments,” she continued, adding that she also participated in the Miami International Tournament in January and the Canadian National Masters Badminton Championships in Vancouver this past April. She also won badminton gold at the Ontario Provincial Championships and a bronze medal at the Canadian National Championships, competing in the women’s singles 35 at both of those events. Sponsored by the Running Free Team and Li-Ning Badminton Team, Ms. Dart said that while she hopes to do well, she is also excited to meet other athletes from around the world who share a passion for sport and active living. “I’m excited to go over and meet people from all over the world who have similar active lifestyles and interests, experience the culture in northern Italy and enjoy taking part in the competitions that I have been preparing for over the past year,” said Ms. Dart.

Port Perry’s Heather Dart will be competing against athletes from around the globe in numerous events during the upcoming 2013 World Masters Games from Aug. 2 to 11 in Torino, Italy. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Big changes to COJHL playoff format DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

With training camps set to open in less than a month, local Junior ‘C’ hockey teams have already begun preparations for the 2013-14 COJHL season. The major change for the league this season will be that unlike in past years when every team made the playoffs, only the top four finishers in the regular season will qualify for the postseason this year. The move was passed by a 4-2 vote at a recent COJHL league meeting, and staff from around the league was supportive of the measure when talking to The Standard recently. “Every game from start to finish will be critical,” commented Port Perry Mo-

Jacks GM Murray Parliament. “One of the criticisms we’ve heard is that it’s basically been a 40-game exhibition season. I think this will be very positive for our fans. We did a poll of players and they were very supportive, they understand that we may not make the playoffs, but would want every game to really mean something.” Uxbridge Bruins GM Ron Archibald was also supportive of the move, and feels that it will add importance to every game on the schedule. “I think it’s important if we want to say that 40 regular season games mean something that they actually do,” Archibald told The Standard. “I really like the idea that somebody gets eliminated based on the regular season, it adds importance to every league game.”

Clarington Eagles Director of Corporate and Community Services Terry Lynch added that while there is some uncertainty heading into the season with the changes, the move to only four teams in the playoffs will ultimately benefit fans of the COJHL. “This move gives value to the season. We’ll see how it all plays out, but all of a sudden you’re playing for something every night,” Lynch said. “With so much parity in this league every game was already intense, and this should only add to that, and provide a real boost to fans in the league.” Local fans can get their first glimpse at the future rosters of the Bruins and MoJacks when the teams begin their pre-season schedules in three weeks. T U R N TO PAG E 1 8

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Enforcers tangle with Ontario’s best

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R.I.P. Mosport To paraphrase poet T.S. Eliot, ‘That’s how it ends, not with a bang, but a whimper.’ After 24 years and 13 days, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Speedway, born Mosport Speedway, is closed, as disappointingly, the schedule on final night of racing on the Bowmanville-area half-mile speedway was lost to rain. Last Saturday, the checkered flag dropped over the half-mile paperclip oval, bringing an end to a history that has crowned 55 local track champions, many of them on multiple occasions, in classes over the years ranging from Pure Stock, Thunder Car, Street Stock, Sportsman, Late Model, Super Late Model and Modified. Apart from their regular Saturday night divisions, the Speedway has also played host to such varied touring divisions as the CASCAR Super Series that morphed into the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, the CASCAR (Lucas Oil) Sportsman Series, the ISMA Super Modifieds, the American Canadian Tour, the OSCAAR Super Late Models, and on to the downsized Ontario Pro Challenge, Ontario Legends, Cup Lites and Hurricane Midgets Series. But now, in what will inevitably prove to be a wise business decision, the oval will close to allow for the expansion of the Driver Development Centre, expected ultimately to grow into a second, full-service road course on the CTMP property. Car count, like at many other Ontario short tracks, has fallen, an indication and result of the economic downturn that has challenged the resources of these ‘hip-pocket’ racers. And with the declining car count, a similar situation has been witnessed with the fan base, many people unwilling, or unable, to part with their hard-earned cash for a few hours of stock car racing entertainment. A sad reality, but one that is, unfortunately, playing out across North America. Mosport/ CTMP Speedway July 14, 1989 – July 27, 2013. R.I.P. But before the lights went out for the final time, the CTMP Speedway crowned a trio of home-track, division champions, based on previously scored finishes. In the Lucas Oil Pure Stock division, Oshawa’s Willy Howells (#19 Prelude) repeated his championship winning efforts from last year, riding a record of three feature wins, coupled with five heat race victories to the 2013 crown. Series sophomore Stuart Hinds finished the campaign in second place, with Bowmanville-based driver Henk Mulders edging Rookie Matt Boyce by a single point for third spot. Track newcomer Howie Crowe took his four victories (1 feature/ 3 heats) to the Bob’s Towing Thunder Car crown, besting teammate Ken Donaldson Jr. by a mere four points for the title. For Kyle Donaldson, his five feature wins, along with his nine heat race victories, carried him to the 2013 Late Model championship, making it six career track titles for the Queensville resident. Darren Kearnan had been a constant threat as a title contender, but ultimately, his charge fell 29 points shy of the Late Model crown, the Burketon driver settling for the overall, runner-up position.

The Uxbridge Enforcers lacrosse season will come to a close this weekend as a number of teams begin play at the Ontario Lacrosse Festival. The festival, which opens on Friday, Aug. 2, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The largest youth lacrosse event in the world will bring almost 500 teams and more than 10,600 players and coaches to Durham Region over the course of the 10-day event. Although the festival is based out of the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby, games will be played at venues 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. On Friday, Aug. 2, the tournament begins for both the PeeWee Enforcers as well as the Bantam Enforcers, with medal round games taking place on Sunday, Aug. 4. The PeeWees will be competing in the ‘C’ division with round robin

games scheduled against Oakville, Owen Sound and Peterborough. Meanwhile, the Bantam Enforcers will be matched up against Peterborough, Kingston and Barrie in ‘B’ division round robin play. Starting on Sunday, Aug. 4, the Tyke Enforcers take to the floor in ‘C’ division play against Wallaceburg, Welland and Kahnawake with play wrapping up on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The Intermediate Enforcers will begin play in the ‘B’ division on Aug. 6, with round robin match-ups against Wallaceburg, Windsor and Oakville before medal round games on Thursday, Aug. 8. Last week, the Intermediate Enforcers advanced to their first ever Zone Championship in the ‘B’ division before falling to Oshawa by a final score of 8-5. The festival comes to a close next 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. In addition to the numerous provincial championships being contested at the festival, the STX Midget Lacrosse Championship of Canada and the Warrior PeeWee National Lacrosse Championships will both be held at the event. In total, 1,019 games will be played over the course of the festival. “The Ontario Lacrosse Festival is a 10-day combination of great competition and fun for the entire family,” Ontario Lacrosse Association president John Doherty said in a recent press release. “The OLA is once again pleased to partner with the Durham Region to deliver firstclass facilities for the excitement and drama of our provincial championship tournaments.” Local fans can stay in the loop even if they can’t attend through www.ontariolacrossefestival.com, which will be continually posting results throughout the event.

Excitement building for Junior ‘C’ season F RO M PAG E 1 7

Port Perry will open their exhibition schedule on Saturday, Aug. 24 in Lindsay with a 7:30 p.m. showdown with the Little Britain Merchants. The following week, the MoJacks will face their first back-to-back stretch when they travel to Keswick on Wednesday, Aug. 28 to take on the Georgina Ice at 8 p.m. before returning to Scugog Arena the following night to face-off against Little Britain at 7:50 p.m. On Wednesday, Sept. 4, the MoJacks will back on the ice at Scugog Arena at 7:50 p.m. as they tangle with Georgina. Meanwhile, the Bruins open pre-season play at the Stouffville Clippers Arena on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. against the Alliston Hornets of the Georgian Mid-Ontario League. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Bruins will take on another GMOJHL foe as they travel to Schomberg for a 7:30 p.m. tilt with the Cougars. Two days later, the Bruins and Schomberg will square off in a return game on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Uxbridge. And, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, the Bruins will trek to Alliston where they will look to avoid getting stung

The first ‘Battle of North Durham’ of the 2013-14 COJHL season will take place on Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:45 p.m., when the Port Perry MoJacks make the trek across Lake Ridge Rd. to tangle with the Uxbridge Bruins at Uxrena. Training camps for the local Junior ‘C’ hockey teams open later this month as they prepare for another exciting campaign. STANDARD FILE PHOTO by the Hornets. In addition to these games, both sides are slated to take part in the annual Alliston Pre-season Junior ‘C’ Tournament from Friday, Sept. 6 until Sunday, Sept. 8. To facilitate the changes to the playoff format, the season will begin a week later than in past years, and end a week-and-a-half later. The MoJacks will kick off the 2013-14 COJHL

season on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Little Britain at 7:30 p.m. before returning home to tangle with Clarington at 6:50 p.m. in their home opener. The Bruins will take part in the first game of the season as play opens on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. with Uxbridge visiting Keswick to face Georgina. A rematch of last season’s COJHL Finals kicks off the Bruins home

schedule this year as they tangle with the Lakefield Chiefs at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27. The first meeting of the regular season in ‘The Battle of North Durham’ is slated for Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:45 p.m. as the MoJacks make the trek to Uxbridge. The Bruins will visit Scugog Arena for the first time this season on Sunday, Oct. 13, with the puck dropping at 6:50 p.m.

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Owen preps for rugby nationals DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Port Perry’s Kelsey Owen is hoping to be pitch perfect later this summer when she takes to the field as part of Team Ontario rugby. The 18-year-old graduate of Port Perry High School recently learned she had survived the final roster cuts, and will make her way with the Ontario Junior Storm Under-18 team to the National Championships in Vancouver from Aug. 5 to 11 to square off against the top rugby talent from across the country. This will mark her first time suiting up for Team Ontario, and marks the latest progression in her rugby career, which began in the fall of her Grade 9 year at PPHS. “I started playing Sevens Rugby in the fall of Grade 9 with Elaine Cole as my coach,” Ms. Owen told The Standard. “I liked it at first, mainly because my older sister Jenna had played, and she’s always been my role model.” From there, Ms. Owen would embark on a decorated career with the Rebels, winning the Sevens’ MVP this past season. As well, in the summer of 2012, she was a member of the Gold Medal winning squad at the Ontario Summer Games. When the LOSSA rugby season wrapped up this spring, Ms. Owen decided to take her game to the next level, and attended try-outs for Team Ontario. “I was always told that rugby could open doors for you and provide an opportunity to play at an elite level, but honestly, I didn’t think I’d get that chance,” Ms. Owen explained. “But, after getting encouragement from my coaches, and seeing boys from school doing really well with Team Ontario, I decided to try it, and it worked out really well.” According to Ms. Owen, after some early growing pains, the Team Ontario side is coming together as the begin final preparations for the National Championships. “Before our first exhibition game against Quebec, we had only had one practice for an hour, and it didn’t go so well. But,

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Bean Outdoors

RYAN BEAN Special to The Standard

Three is all you need

Port Perry’s Kelsey Owen will be heading to Vancouver later this month as part of Team Ontario to compete in the National Rugby Festival. SUBMITTED PHOTO since the team only takes the best of the best from Ontario, we are all highly skilled and early on, we were mostly getting by on skill. But, after a few practices we really have started to click as a team, and hopefully we can keep it up and have a strong showing at Nationals,” said Ms. Owen. There were several coaches who have helped lay the groundwork for Ms. Owen’s success on the rugby pitch, but one in particular holds a special place for Ms. Owen. “Elaine Cole is a great coach, and really started everything for me, along the way she has shown me little tricks and ways to improve my game,” Ms. Owen said. “Anyone who gets the chance to play for her is really lucky. I wouldn’t be where I am without Mrs. Cole.” For her coach, recognizing Ms. Owen’s talent came almost instantly. “The first time I saw her play, I thought ‘this girl is going to be really good.’ She stood out right from her first tryout, she’s fast, agile and super tough. She is not intimidated by bigger people,” and elated Mrs. Cole told The Standard. Although blessed with great natural abilities, Mrs. Cole also praised the work ethic of Ms. Owen over the course of her time with the PPHS team.

“She works so hard in practice, and is just as good defensively as she is offensively,” Mrs. Cole said. “She was the best tackler in LOSSA. I don’t think anyone got by her with the ball all season. All in all, she is as good as any rugby player we’ve had in my time at Port Perry.” Her sporting exploits are not limited to the rugby pitch, as Ms. Owen also spent four years playing competitive volleyball. “Aside from rugby and volleyball, I’ve pretty much played every sport you can name just for fun,” added Ms. Owen. In the fall, Ms. Owen’s rugby aspirations will be put on hold as she begins classes at Durham College in General Arts and Sciences - Health Preparation with the ultimate goal of becoming a paramedic. “Unfortunately, Durham does not have a rugby program. But, if I decide to transfer later on to another school, there is the chance that one day I could play keep playing through school,” Ms. Owen added. Although she will be spending most of the year away from the pitch, Ms. Owen already has her sights on the next hurdle. “I may try out for Team Canada next year,” Ms. Owen said. “I just want to keep aiming as high as I can, and play against the best possible competition.”

If you could only have three lures in your tackle box, what would they be? Every angler has their favorite lures that they use, and there are endless types of lures on the market today. The lures I have picked for this article I feel can be fished anywhere across the country, and maybe even the world. They will catch 90 per cent of the game fish in this country in all waterbodies, and will produce fish all season long. Trout, bass, pickerel, muskie, pike, and salmon are some of the species these lures will catch for you on a consistent basis, no matter where you’re fishing. The first lure of choice is the spinner. They come in different types and sizes. Plain silver is my top choice most of the time, unless the water’s visibility is low. They can be fished shallow or deep, and are relatively easy to use. A steady retrieve works best. They work great in rivers and lakes, and can be tipped with live bait. Mepps, Blue Fox, and Panther Martin are a few companies that produce great spinners. They can also be trolled easily. To deep troll them just attach a few split shot sinkers to your line 12 to 18 inches up from the spinner. Spinners are must haves for every tackle box. The second lure of choice is the Original Rapala. Many manufacturers have tried to mimic this balsa wood minnow bait, and few have came close to achieving what Laurie Rapala did so many years ago, when he started hand carving these lures out of balsa wood. You can twitch this lure on the surface for exciting top water fishing. You can troll them, twitch them over weeds and rocks, or just simply reel them in. The movement these lures give off triggers fish to bite consistently, and you can catch almost any species. A must have. The last lure I must mention is the spoon. A true classic. Plain silver or bronze are great choices to start with. You can troll them, cast them, jig them, and reel them in with a stop and go retrieve, so that the spoon flutters when it falls to bottom. I think everyone has seen a Red Devil at one time or another in their lives. Lake trout love them, and so do pike and other game fish. A definite must for every angler’s tackle box. There are many great lures out there, and many that may produce more fish than these in certain situations, but as far as versatility, and lures that will produce fish on any water body in the country, you can always rely on these three to catch you fish. Give these three a permanent spot in your tackle box, and you can feel confident anywhere you fish. Good luck on the water, and tight lines always! Visit Ryan Bean on-line for more great angling tips at beanoutdoors.blogspot.com and on Facebook.

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www.thestandardnewspaper.ca AT REST PETER VANDERHEUL April 1, 1943 ~ July 17, 2013 A leaf released from the arms of a tree, To glide through the air, now totally free. A journey to make – a good-bye to us all A beautiful brilliance, we will always recall. Peter passed away quietly in his 71st year, on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at his home in Port Perry, with his family at his side. He will be sorely missed by his spouse Beverley Anne (nee Gibson), partner in life for over 50 years. Loving father of Julia Vanderheul of Toronto and Boyd Vanderheul and his wife Chikako of Japan. He was the cherished Opa to his two grandsons, Ren and Kaz. Peter will also be fondly missed by his sister Dianne and her husband Murray Carnaghan. He was predeceased by his sister Aenne. Peter was passionate about volunteering, travel and most of all using his conservation and forestry management skills within the family wood lot and beyond. He was a dedicated and respected colleague in his fields of work, most notably serving with Ontario Hydro for nearly 32 years. Despite his failing health, he never stopped wanting to help and assist others in their endeavours. Peter found constant comfort and love within his extended family, friends, acquaintances and his faith. He will be missed forever. The family of Peter Vanderheul received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, July 19th from 5 – 8 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life was held in the Port Perry United Church on Saturday, July 20th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Don Willmer officiating. Interment Nestleton United Church Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Nestleton United Church Cemetery or the Port Perry United Church. Memories and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com

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STOKES, Matthew John Born December 16, 1983, Matthew passed away from accidental causes on July 20, 2013. Beloved son of John Butler and Kathleen Stokes Dudley. Devoted brother of Samantha, John, and Benjamin. Cherished grandson of Nellie Stokes. Predeceased by his grandfather John Stokes and grandmother Jean Butler. Dear nephew of Bonnie and Danny Calhoun, Michael Stokes and Sally Helppie, David Stokes and Deb Emard, Mark Stokes, and James Stokes. Much loved cousin to Jason and Sheri-Lynn, Jeremy, Andrew, Colburn, Brenna, Richard, and Marin, Dustin, Sarah, her husband Glen and Son Bryan. Matthew’s cremation will be followed by a private family gathering. A memorial service for family and friends will begin at 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 1 at the Town Hall 1873 in Port Perry (www.townhall1873.ca). For those unable to attend, we are inviting you to post a few words on Matt’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/matt. stokes.144?fref=ts). We will be sharing select entries at the service.

Jackson, Gloria Irene (nee Kellas) 1927 - 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Gloria in her 86th year on July 15th, 2013 in Port Perry, Ontario. Formerly of Toronto/Scarborough, Gloria moved to Port Perry to be nearer her children following the death of her husband Kenneth in 2001. The town of Port Perry welcomed her. Loving wife of Ken (predeceased) for 53 years, she is survived by her children Barbara (Bob) Drummond, Margaret (Paul) Newell, Deborah (Kurrie) Storey, Ken (Louise) Jackson, Susan Jackson, Tina (Dave) Jennings; grandchildren Michael, David & Paul Drummond, Lindsay Card & Ashley Kwong, Kara Steele & Brett Newell, Jesse & Kayla Jennings, Elise Jackson and numerous great-grandchildren. Not content to merely share her life with her own children, Gloria and Ken welcomed over 130 foster children into their home, nurturing and loving them to start them on their own life journey. She also gave her time generously, working as a volunteer at Scarborough Centenary Hospital helping to lift the spirits of those in need. At Cullen Barns she enjoyed many friendships, from her regular customers to staff alike Always ready with a kind smile, a keen sense of humour and a positive outlook, she lived life to the fullest cherishing her love for her most precious possessions, her family and close friends. She will be dearly missed by the many people whose lives she touched and continues to inspire. The world is a better place because of the love and joy she showed us all. We were truly blessed. The family would like to thank Dr. Kevin Smith and the wonderful nurses and staff at the Lakeridge Health Centre Port Perry for their excellent care during her final journey. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children may be made in her honour. At Gloria’s request there will be no funeral. Cremation has taken place with internment next to her husband in Pinegrove Cemetery, Prince Albert. A memorial celebrating her wonderful life will take place on September 8, 2013 between the the hours of 1:00 and 3:00 at Prince Albert Community Hall, 19 Jeffery Street in Prince Albert. Friends and family are invited to attend to share their memories. We love you Mom, “millions and millions”.

“Give sorrows words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o-er wrought heart and bids it break.” William Shakespeare. DONALD IVAN DOHERTY It is with great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Donald Ivan Doherty, on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at age 50. Beloved spouse of Cathi (nee Olliffe). Loved son of Frona and the late Norris Doherty. Dear brother of John Doherty and Cheryl Doherty. The family of Donald Doherty received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry, (905-985 2171) on Thursday, July 18th from 7 - 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life was held in the Chapel on Friday, July 19th at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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SURVIVOR’S DAY: Township of Scugog firefighters recently celebrated life with a survivor of cardiac arrest in Ajax, during the 2013 Survivors Day event. Scugog firefighters (from left) Joe Goris, Clint Walker and Capt. Todd Soomre are pictured with the survivor they had a hand in resuscitating. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Tips for winning the war on algae We all want to have fun at the lake, but with bluegreen algae, nobody can go in the water, not even the dog! Dense blooms appear bluish to green in colour, with a consistency that can resemble pea soup or a shiny paint slick, and large blooms may form clumps. A new bloom may smell like fresh-cut grass, while an older bloom like rotting garbage. When blue-green algae are present, all uses of the water should be avoided, including swimming, fishing, bathing, drinking, and eating fish from the water. Blue-green algae produce potent toxins, with health effects that can include skin and eye irritations. If the water is consumed, the result can be nausea, vomiting, headaches, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Boiling the water actually releases more toxins.

There is a greater potential for blooms to form when all of the main ingredients are present. These include hot weather, stagnant water, and lots of nutrients. A heavy, summer rainfall can provide a big shot of nutrients to the water by washing lawn fertilizer, pet and goose waste, and eroded soils into the water. If they come from your, or your neighbours’, property, this can result in a large nutrient spike directly at your waterfront. Here are a few tips for avoiding these spikes, and helping to reduce the overall nutrient levels in the lake: Avoid the use of fertilizer on your lawn, or, if you feel you need to use it, choose one that has zero phosphorus. Pick up and dispose of pet waste. Create a shoreline buf-

fer of unmowed grass and native plants 3 to 6 feet wide or more along your shoreline. The thick plants will help filter sediments and nutrients in surface water runoff to the lake, reduce erosion, and deter Canada Geese. Have your septic system pumped and inspected every 3 years. For more about reducing nutrients, visit www. kawarthaconservation.com/ bluecanoe. If you suspect a bluegreen algae bloom, assume toxins are present and call the Ministry of the Environment’s Spills Action Centre at 1 (800) 268 6060, as they may collect a sample of the water. Your local health unit may also issue an official water-use warning. For more on blue-green algae, please see www.hkpr.on.ca/ InfoSet/Environments/BlueGreenAlgae.aspx.

Uxbridge is playing the name game UXBRIDGE: There’s still time to have your voice heard as the township works towards re-naming the former St. John’s/Kennedy House property, located at the corner of Ball Rd. and Main St. North. Polling for the contest began in June, and residents can still cast their vote to help name the township’s future home of recreation facilities. There are four names to chose from:

Uxbridge Activity Park, The Fields of Uxbridge, Uxbridge Commons or Uxbridge Athletic and Recreation Commons (The ARC). The site, which is currently home to soccer fields as well as the recentlyopened Uxbridge Rotary Skate Park, and has been pegged as the location for the proposed new Uxbridge Aquatic Centre. The poll is currently open at www.town. uxbridge.on.ca.

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UXBRIDGE: One of the marquee events of the Uxbridge cultural calendar takes centre stage next month, as Art in the Park returns to Elgin Park. On Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18, the picturesque wooded park will be transformed into an artist’s wonderland, as close to 100 exhibitors showcase their works in a variety of mediums. The event, 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. There will be a local flair to the event as well. According to Lions Club member Larry Peet, many of the artists participating in Art in the Park are residents of North Durham. 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. Throughout the weekend, visitors will be able to bid on selected works in a silent auction with all proceeds going towards

Dog Guides for the sight, hearing and physically impaired. Last year’s silent auction raised $1,500 for Dog Guides Canada. Art in the Park provides something for art enthusiasts of all ages. 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 to start future collections which may one day be on display during Art in the Park. There will also be entertainment throughout the weekend, includ-

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Local author pens first novel SCUGOG: A new local author will be signing copies of her first novel later this month in Port Perry. J.C. Hanley Haines will be on hand at Books Galore and More in Port Perry on Saturday, Aug. 10, signing copies of her book ‘To Have and To Hold,’ a novel about a doomed romance gone wrong. According to Ms. Hanley Haines, the book, her first, is the culmination of a lifetime of writing and is the first part of a planned trilogy. While she describes To Have and To Hold as a novel, the second and third books in the series will take the form of collections of short stories. The signing takes place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Books Galore is located

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