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Back-to-work legislation ends strike by high school teachers DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: High school students in Durham Region could be returning to their classrooms as early as this Friday, as the Ontario Liberal government introduced backto-work legislation on Monday, May 25.

The move comes after a ruling from the Education Relations Commission that the school year is in jeopardy.

Premier Kathleen Wynne was hoping to have the legislation fast tracked and passed on Monday, but the NDP did not give consent. Despite her majority, the Liberal government still needs to have consent from the two opposition parties to have it pushed to the voting stage. The earliest that the ruling Members of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce are joined by Township staff members as they pedal could pass is this Thursday, May 28. Education Minister Liz the Big Bike on Casimir St., as part of a Heart and Stroke Foundation fundraiser in the community on Sandals has said that students would return the day after the Tuesday, May 19.

DAN CEARNS The Standard legislation passes.

OSSTF District 13 President Dave Barrowclough was not surprised that the Ontario government chose this route.

“They did this the last time we collectively bargained,” he said. “They say that they respect the collective bargaining that would provide suitable protection for the DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard process, but at no point have they stepped in and aided viewing public. As well, there would be daily negotiations. We are supposed to have the ability to UXBRIDGE: The township’s Art and Visual updates of the projects posted on-line. collectively bargain, but that does not seem to be the case.”

Enhancement Committee (AVEC) will be looking AVEC was seeking the approval of Council to Durham District School Board Chairman Michael Barrett to add to the current collection of community art use the current allocated budget of $6,000 to plan, said he wished things had worked out better at the bargaining later this year when the town plays host to a special promote and execute the proposal. Mr. Blower table between the two sides.

Stone Carving Symposium. added that the Committee would be spending “I’m glad we are nally getting our children in the Stuart Blower presented the plan, which would $1,500 on materials, having secured 24 cubic feet classroom. It’s not the way that I would have wanted. I would see the symposium take place in picturesque Elgin of Indiana Limestone from Betz Stone. With the have wanted a negotiated settlement,” he said. “I was proud Park, on behalf of the Committee, at Council’s remainder of the money allocated for artist of the process we put together. We should have all been meeting at the Sandford Hall on the evening of honorariums, with additional funding for committed to it. That didn’t happen and I’m disappointed.”

Monday, May 25. installations to be sought by AVEC. It is believed that the new legislation will force both sides to According to Mr. Blower, the event is planned to Mr. Blower added that he expects the call for art go through an arbitration process to resolve the labour issues. take place between the third week of August and to go out shortly, and noted that there could be OSSTF president Paul Elliott said in a press release that this action “has done nothing to help move negotiations the second week of September to allow for public some changes to the timing of the project forward” and that it was “nothing more than political cover viewing during the carving process. Throughout depending on the nature of the work. for a government that has no real commitment to the the process, artists would work in a roped off area TURN TO PAGE 9 bargaining process.”

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Carving symposium coming to Uxbridge

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Employment program gets a funding boost from the province DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: There was a s p e c i a l g u e s t a t Vo s ’ Independent last week, when Minister of Community and Social S e r v i c e s D r. H e l e n a Jaczek visited the local grocery store, to announce new funding by the provincial government to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

As part of the visit on Wedneday, May 20, Dr. Jaczek was given a tour of the Hwy. 7A store by employees Tyler Bjerknes and Gary McCollough.

“We hear over and over that a job is not just a great path to nancial security, it is one of the best routes to social inclusion there is,” she said. “By investing in better employment outcomes for people with disabilities, we are investing in their independence, health and overall participation in our society.”

With those goals in m i n d , t h e p ro v i n c i a l g o v e r n m e n t re c e n t l y announced a funding pledge of $800,000 by the province towards a new Centre of Excellence for Employment Services.

“We want to see Ontario become a leader in promoting employment for all people,” explained Dr. Jaczek. “We see this as an investment in the future, a stronger future for those with disabilities across Ontario.”

According to a press release, the Centre of Excellence, will be a webbased platform, and

Vos’ Independent employees Tyler Bjerknes (left) and Gary McCullough lead Dr. Helena Jaczek, Ontario’s Minister of Community and Social Services on a tour of the Port Perry store prior to her announcement of $800,000 in funding by the province towards the new Centre of Excellence for Employment Services, which is aimed at providing added employment services for disabled workers.

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Ellen (left) and Penny McDonald pose with Mutt at the Mutt Strutt, in support of the New Animal Shelter at Uxbridge’s Elgin Park on Saturday, May 23. The event was a tremendous success, raising more than $15,000 for the project.

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operated by the Ontario Disability Employment Network. The Centre’s primary focus will be on employment services for people with disabilities, as well as networking with potential employers and providing support to agencies, such as Community Living.

“This is a great statement for Port Perry, and an opportunity to share with potential employers that there is a great untapped resource out there to hire some really great and loyal people,” said Independent store owner Terry Vos. Mr. McCullough has

traveled from his home in Whitby to work in the store’s frozen food department for the past four years. He is also an amateur astronomer, with a passion for exploring the stars through the lens of his telescope.

“I enjoy working here very much,” he said of his experiences at the store.

“That’s it.”

M r. B j e r k n e s h a s worked at Independent for the past four years, after previously working at Canadian Tire, working his way up at Vos’ from s e r v i c e c l e r k t o g r ocery/dairy and frozen food

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“I was a little nervous when I rst started, but I really like all of my coworkers and the customers are good too. The part of the job I like most is working with people. There are always people I know in the store,” Mr. Bjerknes told The Standard.

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Repairs begin as Ashburn Rd. named one of Ontario’s worst Happy 95th Birthday, Dad! Please drop by Greenbank Hall, Hwy. 12 Sat, June 6th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and help

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Grace Elena Aziz Will be graduating from UOIT with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BScN) on Thursday, June 4 2015 Grace will begin her nursing career at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Cardiology department, in June.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us” Ralph Waldo Emerson Proudly, Mom, Dad, Neale, Wylee and the whole family ~

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Work has begun on Ashburn Rd., near the township’s western boundary after the CAA recently named it the third-worst road in the Halton, Peel, York and Durham area.

Ashburn Rd. and Bloor St. East in Oshawa were the only roads in the Durham Region on the annual list of the province’s worst roads, which was released by the CAA on Thursday, May 21.

“It doesn’t surprise me, because the condition of the road was on our radar and we are pleased we have a resolution for it,” said Mayor Tom Rowett.

The township started prepping the road for the refurbishment including putting in new culverts and re-ditching the area last week. Work on the road itself is expected to begin in early June, when the township awards the contract for the work to a construction company.

“Ever ything will be done in July before we put the top coat on. It will be a good travelling surface in

Ashburn Rd. was named one of the worst roads in the Halton, Peel, York and Durham area by CAA last week. However, township officials expect repairs to be carried out over the summer to upgrade the road. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard July, it just won’t have the nal layer,” said Director of Public Works and Parks Glen Smith. “We have a good idea of how many people travel that road everyday, and that pushed it higher on our list to be refurbished.”

Mayor Rowett added that the municipality was hoping to receive funding to add bicycle lanes to the refurbishment project, but decided they could

not wait any longer to begin work.

“We were trying to get the province to recognize this as a provincial cycle plan,” said Mayor Rowett.

“We got tired of waiting for the province to help us and we decided that we have to do this for liability reasons.

We had to do what we could with what we had.”

However, that does not rule out the creation of bike lines in the future.

“Recently, the provincial government has announced some infrastructure plans recently and we are going to wait and see if we can apply to any of them,” said Mayor Rowett. “As many people know, we have a large infrastructure network with not a lot of resources to work with.”

Township staff expects the work to be complete sometime in August.

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DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard our dad had a shop in Whitby, and my brother Dimos and I would go S C U G O G : M r. S u b w i l l b e in on PA Days, weekends and in celebrating its 25th anniversary in the summer,” added Sprios. “We the community next week, with were too small to make the subs the return of their ‘Subs for then, but we’d pitch in anyway we Seniors’ promotion on Monday, could, from pouring drinks - our dad would put a milk crate on the June 1. oor just so we could reach the Over the past seven years, the f o u n t ain drink machine - to local sandwich shop has donated almost $35,000 to the Community cleaning tables. We’ve learned it Nursing Home’s Activity fund all from our dad, he gave us the through the campaign, which sees keys to success to allow us to thrive $1 from every 12-inch sub sold over the past 25 years.”

When they celebrate their 25 during the day, and 50 cents from e v e r y s i x - i n c h s u b d o n a t e d years in business next week, family will still be front and centre, towards the fundraiser. with Sprios and Dimos’ sister “Every dollar raised that day Andrea returning to the shop for makes a huge difference, and what keeps it going is the all the kind the special occasion.

“We managed to fulll all of the words of appreciation from the community. That’s what makes us conditions put forth by Andrea’s want to do more,” Mr. Sub’s Sprios people, and everyone is really excited for her to come back,” Vovos told The Standard.

Since Mr. Sub’s Hwy. 7A loca- Sprios said. “She’s been gone for a tion opened its doors in Port Perry year, working at her new nursing 25 years ago, it has always been a job, and it seems like everyday, someone is asking about her.” family affair.

It’s their familiarity with their “It started even earlier, when

regular customers that has led to Mr. Sub being woven into the fabric of the Scugog community over the past quarter-century.

“Dimos and I have made so many special friendships over the years, this really is our second home, And, we’ve always been grateful to have the most loyal customer that anyone could ever ask for,” explained Sprios.

Over the years, many of those customers have come to be on a rst-name basis with the brothers.

“Just last week, a customer said that we were like the ‘Cheers’ of the sub world, since everybody knows your name,” added Spiros.

“There’s a lot of truth to that, and we have orders that come in from a garage saying, one for Tim, one for Fred, one for Bill and one for Jackie and we know who they mean and what they want.

Honestly, we can’t thank Port Perry enough for their loyalty and support for 25 years, and we hope we can serve them for another 25 great years.”

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NORTH DURHAM EPSOM & UTICA by Kem Cehajic Do you enjoy a ‘fun sight-seeing trip’ with friends? If so, please call 905-8527433. Everyone is invited to take part in the overnight ‘Mystery Tour’ which is scheduled for June 22 and 23. And there’s always room for more.

If a house-tour is your kind of thing, then you are in luck. The Uxbridge UCW presents their 45th annual Tour of Homes on Saturday, June 6, from Noon to 5 p.m. Advance tickets are $18, and $20 on the day of the event. For tickets, you can go to Pharmasave, Shopper's or Trinity UC in Uxbridge; Luke's in Port Perry; IDA in Stouffville. Call 905-8526213 for more info.

Epsom/Utica friends are cordially invited to the Spring Anniversary service at Pine Grove Church on the Conc. 7 in Uxbridge. This is on Sunday, May 31, at 3 p.m., with guest speaker Pastor Kirby Constable. Freedom Bound with bring their special music.

‘Soup’s On’ from 11:30 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 at Goodwood Church.

The Durham West 4-H is hosting a Family Fun Fest, celebrating 100 years of 4-H in Ontario. This will be on Friday, June 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (come and go or come and stay) at the Sandford Community Centre. The

c o u n t y w o u l d l i ke t o e x t e n d a n invitation to all past, present and future 4-H members, friends and neighbours to share in the festivities. Don't worry about dinner as there will be pizza, chill & buns, hot dogs and desserts available for purchase. The night will offer entertainment, games, silent auction, plant sale and much more - really, a little something for everyone.

In conjunction with the 4-H Family Fun Fest, they will be offering a Country P h o t o S h o o t - w h i c h i s a g re a t opportunity to update the family photo in a country setting. For a special sitting time, you can call Jane at 905-985-1672, or come the night of the event. Photos will be subject to weather permitting.

Once there were four, now there are six. The Morden’s at Thunderidge are very happy to announce the recent safe arrival of two miniature horse foals.

The rst, Max, was born 4 weeks ago to Pumpkin and the second, Mia was born last week to Red. Gentle giant ‘uncles’ Charlie and Rocket are very pleased but nobody is as overjoyed as Katelyn and Addyson Evans and Luke and Blake Morden.

Church Greeters for June are Rick & Shirley Bell/Suzanne & John Warner.

PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd Once again, the congregation of Prince Albert United Church, send out a great big thank you to those who purchased plants and baked goods on Saturday morning. All those who made donations of plants and/or baking, please know that we are pleased with the funds raised.

You have until June 6th to purchase plants and vegetables from Otter's Greenhouse on Medd Rd., and don't forget to mention Prince Albert United Church. This delightful fundraiser benets our church.

The annual Grand Event “Hooray for Hollywood” will be on Saturday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Port Perry United Tickets GREENBANK byChurch.

Mary Jean Tillare $12 for adults, $6 for children, and $25 for families. Tickets are available at the church ofce during the week.

Scugog Christian School is holding their Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 6, at Oliver's Nest Golf Club, 1075 Hwy #7, Oakwood, Ont. Registration at 7 a.m., Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Registration includes golf, cart, driving range, continental breakfast and a quarter chicken lunch. For more particulars, please call the school at 905-985-3741 or email the school at scugogchristianschool@powergate.ca. Please note that there are exciting new hole-in-one prizes at each par-3 hole, including a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro.

Wednesday, May 27 The Port Perry Fiddle Club invites everyone to the Maylower Dance at the Scugog Community Centre (1655 Reach Rd.). Doors open at 6 pm, $5 admission.

Fiddlers pickers singers square dance open mike. For more info, call 905-985-7557.

Thursday, May 28 The topic of the next Lunch and Learn session from Noon to 2 pm, at Uxbridge St. Paul's Anglican Church is "Traveling Seniors." Speakers will present information on recommended immunization, out of province insurance, and suggestions for seniors' specic travel.

The pay-what-you-can lunch will be catered by North House. Please call the church at 905-852-7016 for further info, or to reserve a spot so we know how much food to prepare. This will be our last session for this season. We will be resuming Lunch and Learn Sessions on the last Thursday of the month, beginning again in September. * The Bonner Boys Uxbridge Cruise-In Car Show at Elgin Park, from 4:30 pm to dusk, running every Thursday evening.

Please enter via Elgin Park Drive.

Friday, May 29 Reections: Circle of Friends hosts Spring Fling at Emmanuel Community Church (1680 Reach St., Port Perry) from 9 to 11:30 am. All women are invited to gather and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, listen to the guest musicians, laugh together and be inspired by guest speaker Sue Keddy, author of ‘Living Without Jim’ and Director of Women’s Connection.

Tickets: $15 in advance at Luke’s Country Store or Marlin Travel or $20 at the door.

Questions, check ‘Reections: Circle of Friends’ on Facebook or phone Nancy at 905-985-4937.

Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30 Annual Seagrave United Church Yard Sale on the property of Len and Betty Somerville, at 21300 Simcoe St., in Seagrave, with UCW Bake Sale on Friday at 9 am. Gladly accepting donations of sale items now. For larger pickups Please call 905-985-3595 or 905-985-2489 or 705357-3871.

Saturday, May 30 The 11th Annual Roxy Kids in Action "Good Stuff Sale" from 8:30am to 1pm.

There will be all sorts of "good stuff" for sale along with home baking, movie posters, “Roxy” popcorn and great barbequed hot dogs, hamburgers and sausage on a bun, all at great prices! The Roxy Kids in Action are looking to sell all of the "good stuff" you might like to donate to the cause. For free

pick-up contact any Roxy Kid in your neighbourhood, or Cathy Christoff at 4169 8 9 - 6 9 6 3 o r c a t h y. c h r i s t o f f @ roxytheatres.com. * Giant Spring Sale at Uxbridge St. Paul's Anglican Church at 59 Toronto St. South.

Three ways to score good stuff & more!

Plant Sale on the Lawn, from 8:30 am to Noon, includes perennial and annual plants. In the Church's Lower Hall there are: Vendor Sale 8:30 am to 2 pm, crafts, clothing, antiques, condiments & more!

Vendor tables available from Kevin at 905852-4130. And the Annual Bake Sale Snack Bar featuring sandwiches, mufns, beverages. Proceeds for community outreach and church projects. * Hooray for Hollywood concert, presented by the Choirs of Port Perry United Church, at 7:30 pm. Performing songs from your favourite movies, including Frozen, Sister Act, Titanic, Lion King and many more. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children and $25 for families, available from the church ofce or choir members. More info: 905-985-2801 or www.portperryunited.com.

Sunday May 31 Starting from the Uxbridge Arena at 10:30 am, The Uxbridge Horsemen's Association will be holding their annual Food Drive for the Loaves & Fishes Food Bank. Look for the horses and listen for the music of Mama Mia! We will be in the Quaker Village neighbourhood only. Come see the horses at the Arena as we get ready to go! We will be on Willis Pl., Carmody Ln, Bolton Dr, Quaker Village Dr, Col. Sharpe Cres., Milne Ct and part of Widdield Ct. Bring your food donations as the horses and trucks go by or leave them at the end of your driveway for pickup.

Tuesday, June 2 Cruisin Classics Car Club hosts Ford Night at Emmanuel Community Church (1680 Reach St.) from 5 pm to 8 pm, sponsored by Taylor Ford of Port Perry. * Pine Ridge Garden Club meeting and Iris Show with Speaker Marion Jarvie on "Exciting Newer Plants'. You won't want to miss this Speaker with her forty years of gardening experience. Join us at 7:30 pm at the Nestleton Community Centre, Hwy. 7a, Nestleton. For more info, contact shirlove100@gmail.com or 905-986-5330.

Saturday, June 6 St John’s Presbyterian Church in Port Perry is hosting a Pork BBQ will all the trimmings at 6 pm. Adults $12, Children 712 $5 and under 6 Free. Tickets Necessary – call 905-985-3026.

Items for Happenings? Let us know. standarddarryl@powergate.ca North Durham Happenings is a community service of The Standard reserved for Charitable and Non-Profit events.We endeavour to run all eligible items in the order which they are received.

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Worth The Drive To Uxbridge Come see the NEW - USED - LEASING Prince Albert United Church members Dorothy Hope and Linda McMillan display some of the plants on sale at the church’s annual Plant, Bake and Yard sale on Saturday, May 23.

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SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short Sympathy from the Community goes out to Alban San Vicente and Lauren and Andy Fuentes and family in the passing on May 20, of a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Nadia Maria San Vicente.

Diane Puckrin hosted a wedding shower on Sunday for Penni Wheeler who will marry Ryan Puckrin in June. Ryan is the son of Marilyn and Roy Puckrin.

Judy Mitchell of Saskatchewan arrived Monday evening to spend a few days with Betty Lou and Don Beacock.

Bert Hutcheon is recovering from recent eye surgery. Please keep him, along with Lynn Yorke, Linda Buscher and Rev. Paul and his family in your prayers.

This was Pentecost Sunday and the Congregation sang Happy Birthday to Jack Redshaw. Rick spoke to the children telling them that although we are all different we need to work and play together. Barb’s message to the Congregation was about how our life is good now, better than in the ‘90’s.

We are asking for volunteers to prepare a prayer for “Prayers of the Gathered Community” portion of the service once a month beginning in June. This is to endeavour to involve the congregation in the service. So if you are interested, please

contact Rev. Parker.

Coming Events: May 29 - 30 - Seagrave Church Annual Yard Sale at the Somerville Farm (21300 Simcoe St.). The Bake Sale will be at 9 a.m on Friday morning. All donations are appreciated.

May 31 - 9:15 a.m. Communion Service with Rev. Parker.

June 1 - 7 p.m. Shared Ministry Meeting at Greenbank Church.

June 16 - Noon Out To Lunch with Guest Speaker will be Rev. Bonnie Kelly from Dalrymple. Menu is Salads, Cold Meats, and Strawberry Shortcake.

Please contact Jean at 905-985-9921 or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com by June 14th to reserve a seat.

Once again we are fundraising with Otter Greenhouses on Medd Rd. until June 7. When you purchase your spring and summer owers at Otter’s just mention that you wish to have your purchases go toward The Seagrave Church fundraiser.

A percentage of your ower purchase comes directly back to the church.

Please send your news item to grammiejean2010@hotmail.com or phone 905-985-9921.

BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Blackstock was well represented at the Open House to celebrate the 90th birthday of Lois Yellowlees held at the home of her daughter Brenda and Ron Metcalfe on Saturday afternoon. A family dinner was held after the Open House was held by a large number of family members including her brother Glenn and Marion Larmer.

At the United Church, the Sacrament of Baptism was conducted by Rev. Jennifer Uhryniw when Wyatt Alexander son of Dana and Scott Malcolm was received.

Following church, Dana and Scott and family hosted a family gathering in honour of PRINCE ALBERT by guests Pat Boyd Wyatt's baptism.

Among the were Butch and Nancy Malcolm, Brad Malcolm and family, Dereck Malcolm, Tracy Benschop and family, Lena and Alex Arnan and Rhyss and Donna Kendall.

Reserve June 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the 175th Fun Day at St. John's Anglican Church. All are welcome. If anyone recognizes the name Florence Bateman please call St. John's Church as soon as possible.

Better health is wished for Gloria Magee companion of Jamie Malcolm who has been struggling for several weeks. Presently she is a patient in Port Perry Hospital.

If you are considering growing a beard for the Blackstock Fair Beard Growing Contest for a good prize please contact either Helen Coates at 905-985-3085 or Joyce at 905-986-4257. You do not have to be a resident of this area to compete.

Sympathy is extended to Rod McKay and family on the untimely passing of his wife Marlene. The McKay family have operated Willowtree Farm west of Manchester for many years.

If any member of your family graduated from post-secondary, please send me the details so your graduate can be included in this column. We are certainly proud of our local young people.

The winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Peter Booth, Marilyn Trunks, Doris Manns, Doreen Sheehey, Diane Slute and Low Alma Manns. Lorna Edgerton had the most lone hands. The specials were won by Marilyn Trunks, Gerry McArthur and Jackie Atteld with two.

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling Congratulations are in order for many people this week. Olivia Kokkinen, with her partner, won gold in a beach volleyball tournament in Toronto last week. Sister Sarah and her team were in Calgary, at the Olympic Oval, competing in the Canadian National Volleyball Tournament. They came in fourth!

Birthday Celebrations were recently in order for Susan Pegg, Jenny VanMaurik and Alicia Moore.

The Mustard Family racked up another award, winning the George A. Scott Stewardship Award for maintenance, protection and preservation of the natural environment in their hightech dairy-farm operation.

The Historical Society held their annual meeting last week with a full house. Several new executive members have been added; good to see Steve Ottolini has taken over the treasurer's position. In a dynamic commentary Cathy Christoff gave a summary of the early history of the theatre, and its many name changes, from 1905 until when she and Mark took over and all the multitude of changes necessary over the years. Mentioned were the many special events and groups, particularly Roxy Kids.

Nancy McLeod and her Victorian

Medicine Show will be at the Museum May 28, at 7 p.m. Get there early to get a seat!

On Thursday, June 11, author Sandra Joyce will be at the Museum, talking about her publications dealing with Home Children.

There was a large turnout at the Uxbridge Genealogy last Thursday evening, when John McLean gave tips on nding military sources. The June meeting will be held at the Museum where curator Nancy Marr will show us what resources are available there.

Registration for Library Camp has started, $120/child, creating with Lego!

On June 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Festival Road Show can teach you a variety of skills in just 10 minutes. That same day Zephyr Library has their Bag of Books sale and the Zephyr UC, right next door, holds their giant garage sale.

Registration for a children's reading club, begins June 2.

Kasia Christine Tuchendler was baptized at Sandford Church Sunday with about 20 family members present.

The Book Club meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at Sandford.

Keep in mind the Sandford Church Pork BBQ on June 18.

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C Le Saux-Ball Just a reminder that for those who are still planting gardens, or maybe just starting your garden if you purchase your owers etc. from Otter Greenhouse on Medd Rd., be sure to mention the Scugog Island United Church, a percentage of the sale will go towards the Church as their fundraiser. Thanks to those who have already made purchases there and mentioned the church.

Next Sunday is the monthly Faith, Food, and Fellowship Potluck. May 31 is Conference weekend service by UCW. Special Announcement - There will be a Ofcial Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 3, at 7:30 p.m.

Please Note there will be no Ofce Hours for the Summer.

On the First Nation - Monday, May 25 is the Candidate's night for the up coming Election the election is on June 26.

Chief Kelly LaRocca will remain as Chief by Acclamation so the Election will be for Council; there are two positions available, and ve candidates running for the position, Della Charles, Tracey Gauthier, James (Jim) Johnson, Phil Edgar, and Jamie Kozlinsky. Good Luck to all.

I have a few belated Birthdays, Nancy Byberg on the 21st, Brenda Casteels and Ester Auger on the 22nd, Elizabeth Freeman and Stuart Forbes on the 23rd, Bianca Marsden-Chenier on the 24th, Chantelle Chenier and Sonia Marsden on the 25th, Linda McRae on the 26th, Sonny Elliot and Lawrence Panter on the 29th, and Emma Kozlinsky on the 30th! Happy Birthday to everyone and to those I may have missed.

I can be reached for Island news submissions by phone at 905-985-7662, or by e-mail at whitekwe@hotmail.com.

Sunday to Saturday 7am to 10pm

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SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY, May 31st

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry Phone: (905) 982-2064 newsongadmin@powergate.ca www.newsongportperry.ca Sunday May 31st, 10am Nursery and Sunday School Wednesday Eucharist 7am Art Gallery open daily Mon. – Thurs. 9am – 5pm

All are Welcome!

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SUNDAY, May 31st Service at 10 a.m.

2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) 905-985-8681 www.portperrybaptist.ca Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor Join us for worship this week; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School of all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. – Evening Worship Service Nusery Care and Jr. Chuch is available A warm welcome to all!

20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com

Sunday, May 31st Morning Service - 10 a.m.

Come join us Free will offering taken up

May 31, 2015 10:00 a.m. Eucharist Trinity Sunday

We welcome our new minister Rev. Sean Astop Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.

All are warmly welcome

Sunday, May 31st Port Perry United Church

SUNDAY, May 31st Pentecost Sunday Greenbank

(Hwy 12, minutes N. of Pt. Perry) Baptism and Communion 11:00 am Service

Seagrave

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

Durham High Schools are headed back to class FROM PAGE 1 The strike by teachers in the Durham District School Board is currently in it’s sixth week. Negotiations at both the provincial and local levels have hit a standstill.

Talks over the weekend at the provincial level did not generate any headway. The OSSTF plans to le for conciliation, a necessary step before a province wide strike.

Mr. Barrett added that the board is looking at all available options to help make up time for the students if this legislation passes.

“One of the elements is to suspend the exams and possibly make up a week and a half. Maybe a suspension of P.D days. We are looking at every angle,” he said.

The Ontario Labour Relations board has also not yet ruled on the legality of local strikes by high school teachers in Durham, Peel and the Sudbury-area.

Meanwhile, as of June 1, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will be increasing its work-to-rule campaign by refusing to engage in planning next year’s slate of eld trips, not taking part in meetings about the transition of students to higher grades, as well as opting out of any professional development programs over the summer.

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till Greenbank School has been very busy over the past couple of weeks!

It all started when the school opened its doors in the afternoon of Friday, May 8. The parents were invited to come and visit their children’s classrooms to see what they have been working on and see their “All About Me” folders. While Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Mantifel’s class hosted a Mother’s Day tea for their moms, where they sang a couple of songs and served some goodies.

The week of May 11 to 22 was sport, racing, dancing, busy! The week began with Mr. K and the co-ed Lacrosse team at a mini-tournament where fun was had by all. The grade 4’s attended racing against drugs and came in 1st. The whole school attended SA Cawker to watch their “Grease” production. Dance crew competed and placed fourth in competition and 1st in costume. A bake sale to help raise money for our grade 6’s for their grade trip. Students in grades 26 took to the oor for Folk dance of Thursday night where they showed LOTS of school spirit. Welcome to Kindergarten was held for all our new little kiddies who will be joining us in September. The grade 4 and 5’s went to the Nonquon. A large group of our students went to Silver Birch, Forest of Reading, where they got to meet some of the authors from the books that they have recently read. And last but not least, track and eld took place this week for students from grade 3 and up. The school spirit NEVER stops!!

Congrats to everyone on all your efforts, hard work and enthusiasm!!

There will be three more SCC Hot Dog Lunches in June.

Congrats to all the recent Sunshine ticket winners.

Greeters on Pentecost Sunday were Keith Bacon and Terry Crawford. Guest speaker Darlene Hallett was welcomed back. Special music by guest trumpeter Tim Burke, and the Senior Choir were offered. Pauline Reed’s Mission time told of the Flood In High River, Alberta in 2012, and the support form M&S donations spent in the clean up and

rebuilding.

It was announced that the 2016 Guatemala Mission Team are holding a Yard Sale, on Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 14683 Old Simcoe Rd., in Prince Albert. If you would like to make donations, please contact Doug Wat s o n ( 9 0 5 - 8 5 2 - 7 0 5 7 ) , D i a n n e Pelletier (905-985-3745), or Juli Conard-Myers (juliconard@gmail.com) Rain date is June 13. The team is also holding a Silent Auction until June 28, on the Red BBQ that is in the church narthex. Direct any inquires to Doug, Dianne or Julie at above e-mail. Thanks in advance for your support.

“Float our Boats” Campaign is underway to support the 15th Annual Youth Canoe Trip in July. $35sponsors a canoe, 2 life jackets, 2 paddles for a day.

Sign up on the chart on the downstairs church bulletin board or email Juli at juliconard@gmail.com or call her at 905-985-2006.

Please ll out and return your visioning surveys (paper or e-mail http://greenbankchurch.com/) by June 12.

Sunday, May 31 is Baptism and C o m m u n i o n S u n d a y, 1 1 a . m . a t Greenbank, with Rev. R. Parker.

May 29 & 30 Seagrave Church Annual Yard Sale at Len & Betty Somerville’s 21300 Simcoe St. Seagrave with Friday 9 am – Bake sale and preserves.

Wednesday, June 3 the Fidelis U.C. meets 1:30 p.m. at the church. Guest speaker will be Evelyn Chambers speaking on “100 Years of 4H”. Visitors are most welcome.

This years’ VIBE camp for 4 to 12 year olds is August 10-14, mornings.

On Sunday evening May 24, families and friends attended the piano recital at the church for students of Linda Hunter and Valerie Hunter. Vocal, guitar and banjo sections were also part of the program.

Friends are invited to attend the 95th Birthday Party for Ross Cookman, June 6, 2 to 4:30 p.m., at the Greenbank Hall.

Happy Birthday wishes are sent to Norma Ferguson (May 25).

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An educated mess The Band-Aids have come out, and thanks to back-to-work legislation, this week, striking high school teachers in Durham Region and their students will head back to the classroom to close out the school year.

Unfortunately, the measure in no way addresses the causes of the labour dispute that has seen classes in the area disrupted over the past six weeks. The main issue is that it appears that the Liberal government hasn’t got any money to pay teachers, who ironically enough, not that long ago were leading the charge to help push them back into power at Queen’s Park.

Teacher’s unions have been without a contract since last August, and while this school year has apparently been salvaged. It’s alarming to think what may happen in September if there is still no resolution to the labour disputes in education.

There appears to be nothing but doom and gloom on the horizon for Ontario taxpayers, either through potential binding arbitration which could lock Ontario into unsustainable spending for education paid for by higher taxes. Or, through the government bowing to the demands of the unions and handing over more millions collected from taxpayers.

Students also stand to lose, not only from the current labour action, but in the months to come, as teachers grow more and more dissatised, leading to the same drastic decline in education quality seen during the darkest days of the Mike Harris administration 15 years ago.

This labour catastrophe has been brewing for years, and unfortunately all of us living in Ontario could continue paying for these scal missteps for generations to come.

Is the job too much for some?

Another great G-Moms Gala this year

To the Editor,

To the Editor,

Upon reading about Bobbie Drew’s removal as Deputy Mayor, I was shocked and embarrassed by the behaviour of councillors Back and Kett. This is not public school, this is a high prole, important position in our township. If they cannot behave and act accordingly, then sadly this job may be too big for them.

Certainly, this is not the behaviour we want in a Deputy Mayor - someone who would be in charge should Mayor Rowett be unable to fulll his duties.

It appears that these ‘newbies’ are scrambling to position themselves for bigger things before they have even learned the ropes and job at hand, not even one year into the term. It sounds to me like they are driven by something other than what is in the best interest of our communities.

May Maxwell Scugog

The G-Moms send out a huge Thank You to Port Perry and Friends. Because of your support, Gala on the Greens 2015, was again a wonderful success.

Facts: We support over 25 million orphans in Sub Sahara Africa.

- 5,000 people a day still die of Aids, and many are children.

- Stephen Lewis Foundation guarantees that 90 per cent of the monies raised go directly to the projects we support.

- Kids get to eat, go to school and even get counselling. Grannies get help to create income generating projects, and they become empowered to

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help themselves and others - 80 businesses - large and small - donated prizes for our marketplace, and many happy recipients/winners were strongly encouraged to reciprocate and support local business.

Ubuntu is a sub –Saharan African philosophy and a way of life. It denes what it mean to be truly human: We afrm our own humanity when we acknowledge the full humanity of others. Ubuntu principles include dignity, respect, honesty, empathy, caring , sharing and compassion.

Thanks to all who supported this lovely luncheon.

Now get ready for our Giant Yard Sale on June 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Carving symposium to From Queen’s Staying in touch...

Park GRANVILLE ANDERSON JOHN O’TOOLE MPP be held in Elgin Park Working hard for Durham

FROM PAGE 1 “We have hoped for completion during the Fall Fair, but depending on the size of the piece it could spill over to Studio Tour weekend,” Mr. Blower explained to Council.

Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy raised the questioned the use of the Committee’s budget for honorariums, but Mr. Blower retorted that the cost is relatively low, given the normal fees for similar projects.

“I think that it would be a mistake to not pay people to create art,” added Mr. Blower. “The artist will be paid an honorarium and the piece would be donated back to the town. If everything goes well, the town would end up having three new pieces of art.”

Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet asked if there would be a specic theme for the work, but Mr. Blower responded that it would be left open to the artist to encourage the broadest possible spectrum of submissions.

Mr. Blower also mentioned that talks have been taking place with the Fair Board for the event to take place during the annual event, but Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor reminded those in attendance, that the municipality has the nal say in matters concerning Elgin Park.

“The township owns Elgin Park, and would make the ultimate decision on what can be placed there,” commented Mayor O’Connor. “It will be our insurance that’ll cover anything that would go on there. Personally, I think that it would be a great place to have this.”

Ultimately, councillors voted unanimously to support the budget request, and that the symposium be held at Elgin Park later this year.

Roar by the Shores June 21 SCUGOG: A popular summertime tradition rolls will roll onto Water St. in Port Perry this Father’s Day at the Third Annual Roar by the Shores Classic Car Show.

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is open to all models 1990 and older and its new and larger location, featuring live entertainment throughout the day. Registration will take place until 11 a.m., with voting up to 1 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will benet a pair of local causes: Pledge the Dredge Lake Scugog and the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Control Shelter.

For more information, visit www.DiscoverPortPerry.ca, www.

ScugogChamber.ca, or call 905-985-4971.

While I know many of you are familiar with the constituency role of your Member of Provincial Parliament, there are a number of facets of my job as a member of government that you may be less familiar with.

Over the last few months, and into the summer, I have done and will do a lot of traveling, both as a member of government and in my Parliamentary Assistant role, taking my Durham perspective to and representing you in communities across Ontario.

I am privileged to serve as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children and Youth Services, the Honourable Tracy MacCharles. A huge part of that role is to engage with families and, as appropriate, affected youth, to listen to the challenges they face, and what they believe is required to better meet their needs in the development of a Provincial Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) strategy.

Over the last few months, I have begun meeting with a variety of stakeholders from across the country, including urban Aboriginal partners, parental representatives, medical associations and those with lived experiences.

This will continue, and I will also be involved in as many as 25 round tables to be held between now and early July. This endeavour will take me across the province, to ensure all stakeholders have an opportunity to be heard.

By September, I intend to produce a report based on the round tables and stakeholder meetings. This will be presented to Minister MacCharles, with the intent of Cabinet submission.

It is imperative that we nd a better strategy for those affected by FASD. I rmly believe in providing all Ontarians the best

From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska...

I knew the day was coming, but it still never really sunk in for me that David Letterman would be going off the air last week. When it nally happened on May 20, it felt like a piece of my childhood had slipped away as the Late Show faded to black.

As I said on Twitter on the day of his last show, every joke I’ve told since I was nine-years-old has been inuenced by David Letterman. Just ask my wife Kate, parents or every teacher or boss I ever had, they can all say that for better-or-worse that’s all too true.

In the summer of 1993, I was just shy of turning 10years-old, when David Letterman jumped ship from NBC to CBS to host the Late Show, and it was a revelation right from the start. No one will ever do more for sarcastic humour, and as someone just nding his own voice for telling jokes, the timing was almost perfect.

The previous Christmas, my brother Matthew and I received a VCR of our very own, and it quickly was pressed into duty recording the Late Show throughout the week. On SLP of course, so that I could t the entire week onto one tape.

Over the years I would come to know my cuts of meat as well as I did my current events. I felt like I

knew Biff Henderson, Ruper Jee and Paul Shaffer personally. Even today, anytime I answer a letter from a reader, a small part of me can’t help but to think of the CBS mailbag. As of yet, my dogs - Beadie and Bodie can’t do any Stupid Pet Tricks, but we keep trying.

It wasn’t just me, it seemed like for a time in the mid-1990s, David Letterman was everywhere, and most of us at Prince Albert Public School knew all of the words to all of the routines. Some of this was probably due to the fact that most still had antenna TV, and cable at the time wasn’t bloated with hundreds of channels, so it was easier to have these sort of shared viewing experiences.

When I got to high school, the humour came with me, and throughout Grade 9, Mike Wiseman, Mike LeFort and myself developed a sort of Letterman Appreciation Society, with his unique brand of dry humour permeating every interaction we had with our fellow students. To the surprise of absolutely no one, there were no girlfriends present in the Society, What made the show matter to us then, and continued right up to the very end was that it wasn’t for everyone. It felt like if you were a fan, you were almost like a member of some secret club that was more in on

possible start, and that means nding a way to prevent the underestimated and preventable incidence of one in 100 FA S D b i r t h s a n d t o ensure we are best supporting children and youth with the complex and special needs associated with FASD. I am seeing a great deal of this beautiful province in my work as a Member of Provincial Parliament. Earlier this spring, I was part of the Select Committee on Sexual Violence and Harassment. As part of this committee, I took part in public meetings to gain insight into the matter in Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout.

Information gathered during these sessions will allow us to gain insight into matters surrounding this important issue, with an eye to prevention of sexual violence and harassment and improving the response to Ontarians who have experienced these issues. For more information on the plan, please visit http://www.ontario.ca/document/actio n-plan-stop-sexual-violence-andharassment.

At the same time, I have been working hard to ensure Durham’s needs and issues are well-represented at Queen’s Park.

Matters raised by constituents, either directly or through staff, are always given consideration. Hearing from constituents truly does help inform my opinion, and provides me an opportunity to raise the concerns held by people in my riding with my caucus colleagues. And that is my priority – to make sure your voice is heard at Queen’s Park. I always encourage you to reach out to my ofce, or request a meeting or phone call with me.

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the joke than others. Throughout his career, he circumvented the typical late-night TV formula.

Instead of gushing over every guest that stopped by, he would belittle those that seemed deserving of the scorn, from Paris Hilton and Spencer Pratt to Bill O’Reilly and John McCain.

It wasn’t all funny however, and Dave always seemed to have a knack for knowing what to say when the situation called for it. From his eloquent thoughts post-9/11 or when he returned from heart surgery and opened up about the fear he felt going through that ordeal. The moments didn’t happen often, which only made them that much more special.

My VHS tapes are long gone now, but the jokes are never too far away from my mind, they’ve become too ingrained on who I am. And I’m looking forward to a day when I can play ‘will it oat’ with my daughter Abbileen, and explain just what a VCR was.

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NORTH DURHAM: Owning a home originally built in 1855 can be trying at times, but it is a labour of love for one local family, who are one of several included on the upcoming Tour of Homes.

Since 1976, Len and Marilyn Stroud have owned a historic home on Scugog Line 9 that will be one of the seven featured on the 45th Annual edition of the Tour of Homes, presented by the Uxbridge Trinity United Church Women, which is slated for Saturday, June 6, from Noon to 5 p.m.

The couple have painstakingly kept many of the original features intact. The home is also decorated with an array of antiques preserving the charm of yesteryear in the home, which is now 160 years old.

The original bannister still leads upstairs following the addition of the second storey in 1928, and push button lights still dot the walls throughout the home.

“We’ve tried to keep the decor tied to the age of the house and not modernize it too much,” Marilyn told The Standard, adding that there have been some upgrades, such as the recent installation of geothermal heating.

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The renovations we have taken on have n challenging to work around, but we e always had great people doing the k. The kitchen renovation was probably most rewarding. It was an awful mess, it was so great to see it after all the work been done,” added Marilyn. he couple have been nishing off some he nal details in preparation for the rst e they will open their doors to the Tour of mes.

We have been bugging her for a long time, she nally agreed,” joked Church (Above & Right) The Strouds have made attempted to fill the home nteer Corinne Croxall, who lived in the with antique furniture, to retain its original character. (Below) The me from 1949 to 1976. The home was gardens feature rose bushes that are more than 100 years old. t by her husband Ted’s family, and he was n there in 1923. he history of the home extends the dens as well, with one owerbed uring roses that are more than 100 years and were originally planted by Corrine’s her-in-law. ckets for the Tour of Homes, which ude tea and cookies, are $18 in advance, 20 on the day of the event. Tickets are rently available at Pharmasave, pper’s or the Trinity Church ofce in ridge, Luke’s Country Store in Port y, or IDA in Stouffville. he tour is for adults only, and slippers t be worn in the homes. For additional rmation, call 905-852-6213 or visit w.trinityuxbridge.com.

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THE LARGEST LOCAL SPORTS COVERAGE IN DURHAM REGION

North Durham United kicks off soccer season Welcome to the kickoff of this little column that will be dedicated to the boys and girls who represent the North Durham United Football Club in representative soccer throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

This is the fth year of operation for the NDUFC and there are 16 different teams being elded this season, with over 200 players on rosters ranging from the U8 kids all the way up to U17. The NDUFC began as a soccer club in 2011 after it was ofcially sanctioned by the Brock Soccer Club, Scugog Soccer Association, Uxbridge Soccer Club and the Durham Region Soccer Association (DRSA). The Club is a way of further encouraging and developing soccer in North Durham while giving kids a chance to play high level competitive soccer for their local team, rather than having to travel down to places like Oshawa, Whitby or Peterborough and register with them.

The success of the NDUFC in developing elite soccer players has been seen by some of the great seasons the teams have enjoyed, and with a few of our players advancing to higher levels of soccer. The 2011 U14 girls were a powerhouse in the club's rst season, the 2012 U13 boys were nalists in the difcult Kingston Soccer Tournament, and the 2013 U13 boys went through the season undefeated and were crowned Division 2 champions which earned them promotion to Division 1 the following year.

The NDUFC have helped develop some players that have gone on to play on District & OPDL (Ontario Player Development League)teams, which is top level soccer in Ontario.

Connor Lockey played as a goalie for a few successful years with NDUFC before going on to OPDL in Whitby, and another terric story is that of Taylor Wood. Taylor started playing with the NDUFC 2002 U9 girls team.

She continued with the U10, U11, U12 teams and was ready to try the next level. Taylor was selected to tryout for the Durham Performance Training School in October of 2013. She was successful and was chosen to participate with the DPTS with winter training from November to April, then summer training from May to October of 2014. The most recent step in her soccer life was this past October when Taylor tried out and made the 2002 Girls OPDL team - the Richmond Hill Raiders. She currently is on the eld ve days a week with training, tness and league games. Best of luck this season, Taylor.

It takes a lot of people to help run the NDUFC. This includes volunteer coaches, managers, and dedicated members on the Club's board. Scott Bowditch and Brian Kavanagh are original board members that are still active, Scott as president and Brian as treasurer.

The Club is also very fortunate to have a great group of

The U14 Boys, sponsored by Trading Post Quality Foods are one of the many North Durham United teams that will be looking to top the table this year as soccer season officially gets underway in the area. Watch The Standard throughout the summer for the most in-depth local soccer coverage.

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sponsors that always step up and help with the kids getting the opportunity to represent North Durham against some tough competition. Of course, the parents and most importantly the players themselves, are the biggest reason our teams are so competitive against clubs that have a much larger pool of kids to pick their rep teams from. The one characteristic that seems to be the same for all our teams is hard work. Our teams have a reputation of never giving up--no matter the score, and as fair play athletes who go in hard but play with honesty and within the rules.

Club members have their Start-up BBQ and Picture Night on Sunday, May 31 at the Scugog soccer elds, and most of the teams have started their games this past week, U8-U12 in the DRSA Long Term Player Development league, U13 and up in the Toronto District Youth Soccer League (TDYSL). For more information on the club, visit the club’s web site at www.northdurhamunited.com and if you are driving by the soccer elds in Port Perry or Uxbridge and see some hard working kids in their gold NDUFC jerseys, those are the young people representing all the communities in North Durham playing the world's most popular sport.

Canoe the Nonquon SCUGOG: The 47th annual Canoe the Nonquon will be hitting the water on Saturday, June 6.

Participants will race against the clock, paddling across 12 kilometres of river and slugging another eight kilometres along the shores of Lake Scugog, hoping for the best time.

Races begin at 8 a.m. and participants can compete anytime between then and 10:30 a.m.

There are 15 categories to compete in, including 17 and under, mixed couples and gender categories.

People interested in competing must register at the Latcham Centre in Port Perry. Registration will take place on Friday, June 5 from 6 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, June 6 from 7 to 10 a.m. The minimum race entrance fee is $50. Whoever raises the most money will receive a $100 Visa gift card, and there will also be a silent auction.

All proceeds from the event will go towards the Scugog Shores Museums.

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VAN LOON – FAULKNER, WENDY Peacefully with her family by her side, on May 24, 2015 at Lakeridge Health Port Perry at the age of 62. Beloved wife of Roy Faulkner. Cherished mother of Christopher (Stacey), Devlyn (Glenn) and Lauren. Proud grandmother of Claire, Nathan, Audrey and baby on the way.

Predeceased by her parents George and Audrey Van Loon, brothers John and Lawrie. Wendy will be sadly missed by her brother Rik, extended family, and friends. Wendy and Roy moved their young family to Port Perry in 1987. Wendy immediately immersed herself into the local community by participating in the Port Perry and Uxbridge annual fall fairs, gathering many ribbons and plaques with her sewing and baking. Curling was another passion of Wendy’s, where she was a long-time member of the Port Perry curling club. Wendy enjoyed her years as a special education teacher until her retirement in 2013. Summers at the cottage were precious to Wendy. Memories of her time at the cottage in Haliburton became even more special as she was able to share them with her family and create new ones with grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Lakeridge Health Port Perry, with a special mention to Dr. A. Brown and Paramed nurses Cindy and Vera. Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905) 985 – 7331 from 6pm – 9pm. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 11am. In lieu of owers donations can be made to Lymphoma Canada. Online condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca

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Horoscope Column ARIES (March 20-April 19): From now until mid August, take time to participate in fun activities. Make play a part of your daily routine. Get involved in a new love relationship, one with a spiritual connection.

TAURUS (April 19-May 20): If you would like to move to a bigger home on a larger lot of land, do so prior to August 12. If you are not planning to move, beautify your current place of residence. Deal with pension plans and mutual funds.

GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Run errands, make phone calls and send e-mails, but try not to over schedule. Too much information can make you feel stressed. Shop for a new car or keep your current vehicle in good working order.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your earning power will accelerate prior to August 12. If you are unemployed, make an effort to send out resumes. If you work on a commission basis only, your income can increase signicantly.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Tap into Jupiter’s opportunities until August 12, Believe in yourself, your abilities and your plans for the future. Expand your horizons by tackling new and difcult projects.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Embrace your dreams, listen to your inner voice and forgive old hurts. Experience a renewed sense of inner peace and harmony. Spend time alone with your thoughts to enhance your creative inspiration.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Enjoy the best career cycle you have experienced in the past twelve years until mid August. Make the most of Jupiter’s expansive energies. You are “in the right place at the right time” to move ahead on the job.

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Proceeds from the annually held sale will go towards future work to be done on the church and other activities.

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Two neighbours provide continued support to Uxbridge dog guide walk DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Jo-Anne Kite and her neighbour Dale Irwin have spent the past 11 years raising money for and being involved with the Purina Walk for Dog Guides in Uxbridge.

“We both had young dogs at the time. We were taking obedience classes together and we wanted to do something with our dogs together,” said Mrs. Kite. “At the time when we started, there wasn’t a lot you could do, so this appealed to us, the fact we could involve our dogs with us.”

Mrs. Kite has a golden retriever named Lucy.

Mrs. Irwin has 2 dogs, a Labrador retriever named Sheba and an English Springer Spaniel named Ranger. Over the time they have been involved with the walk put on by the L i o n s Fo u n d a t i o n o f Canada, they have seen their dogs grow and change.

“They’ve gone from being rambunctious early on and now they’re a little bit slower,” Mrs. Kite said.

For the duo, it has been seeing the benets of their

fundraising that has kept them going all this time.

“There have been a couple of families that have come to us where their kids have had autism, one had a little boy and one had a little girl, and it’s amazing the difference in the kids since they have got a dog guide,” said Mrs. Irwin.

Mrs. Kite saw rst hand the benets not only to the person who had the dog, but to everyone around it when she worked for the federal government.

“In my workplace, we had seeing eye dogs that I got to know and we had interactions with the employee who’s dog it was.

The dogs were very special and they were just fun to have around. They were very well behaved. They were in a secure area and everybody enjoyed having them there.”

One of the things they have seen change since they started being involved with this event, is the number of dogs that can handle different situations.

“Since we’ve been doing this, I think they have added more types of dogs like dogs for autism, the dogs for diabetics

those are new,” said Mrs. Irwin. “When we rst started, there were seeing eye dogs, hearing disabled ones and special needs dogs. It’s amazing what they can train a dog to do.”

If there is one thing that the two of them would like to see changed at the event, it’s the turnout.

“The only downside is the groups are getting smaller and smaller and we would like to see more walkers out,” said Mrs. Kite. ”It used to be a large crowd and each year you never know how many are going to be there.”

Jo-Anne Kite has currently raised $225 this year for the cause. Her goal is $500. The Purina Walk for Dog Guides will begin this Sunday, May 31 in Elgin Park at 1:00 p.m. Sign in for walkers will begin at 12:00 p.m. All proceeds will benet six dog guide training programs.

For more information on the walk, you can contact Sandy Turney by phone at 1-800-768-3030 o r b y e m a i l a t sandyturney@dogguides. com. To register for the e v e n t , g o t o https://www.purinawalkfo rdogguides.com/locations/ walk.cfm?ID=399

Dale Irwin and Jo-Anne Kite along with their dogs Ranger, Sheba and Lucy have been walking in the Purina Walk for dog guides in Uxbridge for the past 11 years, and plan to make it 12 this Sunday, May 31. The walk will begin in Elgin Park at 1:00 p.m.

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Top sleep tips for seniors If you don't sleep like a baby any more, you're not alone. As we age, our brains change, which affects how we sleep.

“Sleep patterns change as we get older,” explains Dr. Julie Carrier, a scientist with the Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine in Montreal.

Many older adults go to bed and wake-up earlier, take more naps and sleep less at night.

“We've all seen how a baby can sleep right through a Christmas party,” she says. “By the time we reach the age of 50, it's just not possible.”

As we sleep, our brains get a chance to recharge.

But gradually, our brains lose that capacity, which can affect our ability to learn and remember. Dr. Carrier and her colleagues are looking at

ways to stimulate the brain to give older adults back the qualities of sleep they've lost.

“Some people think of it as searching for the Fountain of Youth,” she says, laughing. In the meantime, if you're tired of counting sheep, try these six tips for a better sleep: 1. Cut back on smoking, as well as coffee and alcohol.

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The Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine, located within the University of Montreal, has several labs where researchers use advanced technology t o e x p l o re d i f f e re n t aspects of sleep. These include how chronic pain affects our sleep, why we sleepwalk, how sleep patterns change after a brain injury and the sensitivity of our brains to light.

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Local artist Ainsley Bartlett wins two awards DAN CEARNS The Standard

Young artist Ainsley Bartlett had a fantastic April, winning a pair of art awards.

The Port Perry residents won a media art and design award from group Speak Up, and later won the Durham Region Labour Council poster competition for DAN CEARNS The Standard the second year in a row.

SCUGOG: Port Perry resident Ainsley Bartlett has been making strides in the art community, picking up two different awards in April.

She started the month by receiving the Media, Art and Design award from Speak Up, a youth art gallery founded by Durham College students that takes art from high school students across the region and displays it in the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa.

And she closed the month by winning the Durham Region Labour Council’s hand drawn “Day of Mourning” poster competition for a second year in a row.

“I was really excited about it,” Ms. Bartlett said. ”I was happy too because I knew it was for a good cause, so it wasn’t just an art award.”

A Grade 11 student at Monsignor Paul Dwyer CHS in Oshawa, she did not know she had a passion for art until meeting her high school art teacher Steve Longauer.

“Last year I liked art, but I didn’t know a lot about it or a lot of the techniques,” she said. “He showed us rst off, and if you didn’t get it, he’ll take the time to go through it with you again and now this year I am so much better because I know what to expect and I can incorporate the techniques and stuff he would teach us into art I do now.”

She rst got involved with Speak Up

when she was approached by Mr. Longauer about the possibility.

“It was a painting that I did for my mom for Christmas,” Ms. Bartlett said, “I didn’t think I would have enough time to do something from scratch so I thought I would submit that. I was thinking it was good to get my artwork out there anyways.”

Her mother Lyn feels that Mr. Longauer did a good job at molding her daughter’s natural skills.

“He’s recognized a talent and he pushes her, he gives her ideas for some of these contests that she has been in.” she said. “He’s also always taking them on eld trips to the art galleries and the museums and exposing them to amazing things. I would credit him with where she is today.”

When she is not creating pieces of art, Ms. Bartlett is competing on the horse track at Jokers Hill horse shows “I love riding horses and I do it competitively. I love competing.”

After she is nished her schooling at Dwyer, she hopes to enroll herself at the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) and then possibly nd a career in art.

“We recently took a trip to OCAD and it was really cool to go there. It was really amazing and they had all different kinds of art and I think that would be great to go there,” Ms. Bartlett said.

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All proceeds will go towards the resident’s activity fund.

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Youth Music Challenge is looking for artists DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: As part of Uxbridge’s annual Celebration of the Arts, the historic Uxbridge Music Hall will be hosting the Youth Music Challenge compet i t i o n o n S a t u r d a y, September 19.

The event is open to all youth aged 14 to 20 including singles, groups and bands of all genres.

The competition is also open to residents outside of Uxbridge.

First prize in the competition is a $500 prize, plus a free recording session at Chalet Studios in Claremont, and a Photography/Video Package from SB Visual

Media. Second prize takes home $250 and third prize is $150. Prizes will be awarded based on Audience response at the performance. Long and McQuade will also be offering $1,000 worth of gift certicates as part of the competition.

People interested in per forming must preregister by Friday, July 31.

To register, contact Barbara Blower by phone at 905-649-0407 or by email at Barbara@ sbvisualmedia.ca. In order to be considered for the competition, you must submit a performance video or recording with y o u r e n t r y. V i s i t celebrationofthearts.ca for more information on the contest.

Rolling Stones tribute show debuts on Friday

(Above, from left) Founder of the Golden Gallery Jasmine Rutschmann stands with fellow young artist Lucy Reimer at the grand opening of the gallery on Saturday, May 23. (Below) Natalie Keeler shows off a piece of her artwork at the grand opening of the Golden Gallery. In total, 11 young artists had their work displayed at the event. The Gallery is located at 10 Oyler Dr. in Port Perry. The goal of the unique gallery is to give aspiring youth a local venue to display and sell their artwork.

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DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Local residents will have a chance to relive their favourite Rolling Stones performances on Friday, May 29 as Hot Rocks will hit the stage for a tribute show.

The performance will begin at 8:00 P.M. at Port Perry’s Town Hall 1873 Centre for the Performing Arts, featuring a full set list of the Stones’ many beloved hit songs.

Toronto based band Hot Rocks have performed for over ten years in venues across Canada, the United States and South America. They claim on their website that their lead singer is North America’s closest look-alike to Mick Jagger.

Tickets to the show are $32. They can be bought at the box ofce at Town Hall, 302 Queen St., Port Perry or online through www.townhall1873.ca.

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