The Standard Newspaper September 4th, 2014

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Vol. 10 No. 37 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4,, 2014

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Scugog’s Relay For Life cancelled for 2014 and unfortunately had to make the call to focus our efforts elsewhere,” said Ms. Chopcian. “We are contacting everyone who registered to see if they want to transfer to a different relay, or keep their pledges until next year.” The alternate event will be the Campbellford Relay For Life, which takes place at the Campbellford Fairgrounds on Sept. 5. “We are thankful for the support of

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SCUGOG: Port Perry’s leg of the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life has been cancelled this year, after organizers saw a decline in participation. According to Ms. Kendra Chopcian, Manager of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Durham Region Office, the decision was difficult, but necessary. “Our planning committee and local organizers looked over the numbers,

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the Agricultural Committee and Scugog Township, who supported the organization and allowed us to use the Port Perry Fairgrounds,” added Ms. Chopcian. “We hope that next year we can bring it back but we need to review the numbers.” For further information, please visit the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life website at www.convio.cancer. ca/site/PageServer?pagename=RFL_ CAN_NATL_homepage.

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UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Youth Centre (UYC) will be offering some food for thought this school year, with a little help from Vince’s Market and The Grocery Foundation. The UYC, located at 34 Brock St. West in downtown Uxbridge, has been granted $10,000 in Vince’s Market gift cards by The Grocery Foundation. The funds will go towards the purchase of food for after school snacks, and to launch a very successful workshop and programming schedule. Just in time for back to school, the UYC has been greatly accepted by the youth of the area and participation in daily and special programming continues to rise. According to Hailey Waines of the UYC, the program will feed and educate approximately 20 youth per day for the foreseeable future. “The UYC is going to use the donation to provide our kids with healthy snacks, after school and on Saturdays,” said Ms. Waines. “The best part is that the kids will be involved with the grocery lists and will learn how to shop and eat healthy.” The UYC, located at 34 Brock St. West, will be offering their snack program, called ‘UYC Healthy Eats’, at 3 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday, and around noon on Saturdays. Participants must be 11-years-of-age or older, and will not be charged to partake. The program will also feature talks from a nutritionist and meal planning advice. The UYC works with local families, schools, community partners, and the Township of Uxbridge to provide high quality, innovative, and relevant programming for all youth between the ages of 11 and 21 in a positive, and inclusive environment. T U R N TO PAG E 4


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