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The Standard
Uxbridge goes to the dogs May 26 UXBRIDGE: On Sunday, May 26, Uxbridge will be going to the dogs in support of a very special cause. The five-kilometere Uxbridge Purina Walk for Dog Guides gets underway at noon on May 26 at Elgin Park to help offset the cost of dog guides for those in need of the service. There is no registration fee for the walk for Dog Guides, and all funds raised through the walk will benefit training and lacing dog guides to enable Canadians with disabilities to continue living safely and independently. Dog guides serve a variety of services within the community including assistance for the hearing and visually impaired, autism assistance dogs, diabetic alert dogs, seizure responce dogs and other dogs with special skills to aid those living with disabilities. For more information on the walk, including registration as well as a link to donate, please visit www. purinawalkfordogguides.com. On May 26, get your tail wagging for a great cause with the Purina Walk for Dog Guides.
MISSISSAUGAS
of Scugog Island First Nation IS HOSTING A
NATIVE ARTS and CRAFTS SHOW and SALE Saturday, May 4th, 2013 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Refreshments, Free Door Prizes, 50/50 Draw, Raffles, Free Admission
Health and Resource Centre, 22600 Island Rd., Port Perry (just north of the Casino) For more info call Anne 905.985.9107
spring studio tour 2013 Saturday, May 4th & Sunday, May 5th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm • FREE ADMISSION
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Police busy on local roads BROCK: A North Bay man was killed in a collision on Hwy. 12, just north of Sunderland on the afternoon of Friday, April 26. According to police, Douglas Church, 52, was killed when a southbound Toyota Camry crossed the centre line and struck a motorcycle heading northbound, operated by Mr. Church. The force of the collision threw Mr. Church into a nearby ditch The Camry careened down a steep roadside embankment on the opposite side of Hwy. 12, eventually coming to rest in a field. The elderly couple in the Camry, also from North Bay, were uninjured in the collision. An investigation into the crash left Hwy. 12 closed in both directions on Friday afternoon as officers combed the scene, investigating the collision and collecting statements from witnesses. Anyone who may have further information into this collision is encouraged to contact the OPP’s Whitby detachment at 905-6683388. Firearms, threatening charges laid in Scugog SCUGOG: A Scugog man, who threatened to kill a family member, is facing multiple weapons charges after police seized seven firearms from his home. Last Wednesday (April 24), at approximately 9 p.m., police responded to a complaint from a resident who said his life had been threatened family member. Upon investigation, officers seized seven long guns in the suspect’s home. The suspect did not have the proper licence for the weapons. A 50-year-old Scugog man faces multiple charges, including threatening bodily harm along with seven counts of possessing a firearm without a licence and
five counts of careless storage of a firearm. Anyone with any new information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Sgt. Rick Flynn of East Division at 1-888579-1520 ext. 1734. Stunt driving charges laid against driver SCUGOG: Following a short flight from police and subsequent response from K9 officers last week, Durham police charged a 33-year-old Markham man with a number of driving offences after he was observed driving carelessly and at excessive speeds in Utica. On Tuesday, April 23 at approximately 3:55 a.m., an officer on patrol in North Division observed a car travelling at a high rate of speed and driving carelessly near the Goodwood Road and Marsh Hill Road intersection. The officer lost sight of the vehicle as it drove away in the distance but quickly found it abandoned at the side of the road. The officer called for backup, including a K-9 unit, said police. The K-9 unit tracked the suspect into a wooden area where he was arrested. The suspect suffered
minor scratches to his chest from the K-9 apprehension. Chi Lau, 33, of Markham, faces a number of charges. including careless driving, stunt driving, driving while under suspension, and driving without validation tags and insurance. Anyone with any new information regarding this investigation is asked to contact North Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2672. Impaired driver nabbed on Simcoe St. DURHAM: An impaired Kawartha Lakes driver lost control of his vehicle just south of Scugog, crossing two opposing lanes of traffic before impacting a guardrail. Last Thursday (April 25) at approximately 8:50 p.m., police were called to the scene of a collision on Simcoe St. N., south of Coates Rd. at the Scugog -Oshawa border. According to police, the driver of a pick-up truck had lost control of his vehicle while driving southbound on Simcoe St. The vehicle crossed the two northbound lanes, hit a storm drain, spun out of control and collided with a guardrail. The driver, who received minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital, was found to be impaired. William Reid, 24, of Kawartha Lakes faces impaired driving charges. Anyone with any new information regarding this investigation is asked to contact North Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2672. Anonymous tips related to any of these investigattions can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or on the web site at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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“So we put in a control that you have to pre-register to attend. We’ve had people register from as far away as Australia and British Columbia and over 2,000 people are expected to attend.” The dance will be split into two areas - the vacant ice pad and the Arena Hall - in order to provide a comfortable experience for all in attendance. “The committee has learned from past experiences, and the reason for the two rooms, is that the Arena can be very loud with the music playing. So, the other side will be more of a quiet room where people can catch up with former acquaintances without having to raise their voice,” explained Mr. Ballinger. Sunday will see many more events around town to commemorate USS’ 90th anniversary, including a pancake breakfast at the Legion, family events at Elgin Park and sports in the school’s gym.
The Committee has crafted a web site, www. USS90.com, which to date has been visited more than 20,000 times. With so many visitors travelling from great distances to attend the event, Councillor Ballinger expects a great turnout for the event, and great stories from former classmates. “It will be a great opportunity to meet some people you haven’t seen in awhile. For instance, one of the gentlemen registered on the site is a former classmate of mine now working as a women’s wrestling manager in the United States,” said Councillor Ballinger. “And, this is a guy who originally came from a chicken farm outside of Uxbridge. I expect a lot more stories like that to come out of the weekend. It’ll be a great time and hopefully we have a lot of former students come and share in a great experience.”