The Standard Newspaper June 11th, 2015

Vol. 11

No. 24

THURSDAY, June 11 , 2015

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Pan Am Games Torch relay rolls through North Durham

The Pan Am Games Torch Relay continued its trip around the province on Monday, June 8, with a pair of stops in North Durham. (Left) A large crowd cheered Gary Edgar as he carried the torch into Port Perry’s Palmer Park. (Right) Later in the day, Uxbridge’s Darryl Picov passed on the torch to Ethan Warren during a celebration at Uxbridge Town Hall.

DAN CEARNS & DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Construction set to start on new Fire Hall this summer DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: After several years of planning, construction of the new re hall is tentatively slated to begin next month.

“Hopefully, we’ll be able to get started in late-July or early August,” project manager Peter Paton told The Standard, adding that the new re hall should take a year to be built at its new location on Brock St. West, between Quaker Village Dr. and Conc. 6.

Among the rst things to be built at the site will be a berm around the perimeter of the building, which Mr. Paton said should help to reduce noise and vision from nearby homes.

Mr. Paton added that the materials used to build the berm will be taken from the area where the re hall is

planned to be built.

“All of that earth is currently there and will have to be moved for the building. But, it won’t have to be trucked off-site, since we’ll be using it for the berms.”

Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy noted that the municipality has worked hard on the planning process over the past ve years to deliver the best hall available for the $3.8 million budget.

“It’s been a long time through the planning process, but I think that we’ve done everything right and it might even come in under budget,” commented Councillor Molloy.

As well, Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet was pleased that residents in the area were taken into consideration through every step of the lengthy planning process.

“When we started, there were some major concerns from residents in the area, but we’ve listened and walked them through it over the years,” Councillor Highet told The Standard. “We all want this hall to be as unobtrusive as possible.”

For Uxbridge Fire Chief Scott Richardson, there are several benets to moving to the new re hall from the current location on Bascom St., which has served the department since the 1950s.

“It’ll have lots of space, that’s the biggest benet. We’re going from 3,000 square feet per oor to 16,000 square feet. We’ll have the room to be able to bring in new trucks, which we don’t have at the current hall, unless they are custom-made,” Chief Richardson said, noting that safety has become a concern at the current re hall.

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Thurs., June 11, 2015

2015 Meetings, Proclamations and Appointments and Meeting Schedule Monday, June 15th • Council Meeting at 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, June 16th • Scugog Heritage & Museum Advisory Committee Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

• *Nestleton Community Hall Committee Meeting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Nestleton Community Hall (3967 Hwy. 7A, Nestleton) Wednesday, June 17th •Sport Hall of Fame Committee Meeting at 7:00 p.m. the meeting will be held at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre (1655 Reach St., Port Perry) in the meeting room.

Please note the meetings noted above are open to the public and will be held at 181 Perry St., Port Perry unless noted differently.

Proclamations for the Month of June • Recreation & Parks Month - June • Seniors’ Month – Month of June

PUBLIC NOTICES 2015 Final Tax Bills The 2015 Final Property Tax Bills have been mailed. Due dates for the 2015 nal tax billing are as follows: • June 25, 2015 • September 25, 2015 Tax payments can be made in person, by mail, pre-authorized payment plan, and on-line banking. Interac is available for your convenience.

Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse a taxpayer from the responsibility for payment of taxes, nor relieve the assessed owner of liability for any penalties or interest due to late payment.

If you have not received your tax bill please contact the tax ofce at: 905-985-7346 ext 102 or 106.

Have You Installed a Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm?

Amendments to the Ontario Fire Code require carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to be installed in all residential buildings that contain a fuel burning appliance, replace or an attached garage. The CO alarm must be installed adjacent to each sleeping area in the house.

For more information visit our website www.scugog.ca for links or contact Gord Gettins, Chief Fire Prevention Ofcer at 905-985-2384.

Bridge Reopened – River Street (Seagrave) Please be advised the bridge located on River Street in Seagrave is now open following the completion of bridge repairs. Please also note that the bridge still has a maximum weight limit of 5 tonnes.

For more information please contact the Township of Scugog Public Works Department at 905-985-7346 ext. 112 or email works@scugog.ca.

Bridge Closure – Scugog Line 8 - Important Notice Scugog Line 8 from Highway 7/12 to Old Simcoe Road will be closed 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.

2015 Toronto Pan Am Games Torch Relay Celebration – Thank You The Township of Scugog would like to thank all the sponsors who helped to make the torch relay celebration a success. This historic event was enjoyed by the community and your support made for a great celebration.

We would also like to thank the schools that participated by painting drums that are displayed in Palmer Park and for allowing many of their students to be a part of the celebration. These drums are amazing and wonderfully creative. They will be displayed in Palmer Park throughout the summer.

Thank you to our sponsors: Vos’ Independent Grocer, Sunnybrae Golf Club, Metroland Media – the Port Perry Star, the Nutty Chocolatier, Port Perry Downtown BIA, Scugog Chamber of Commerce, Weston Bakery, and the Province of Ontario.

REGISTRATION Register for Summer Camps & Aquatics Programs Registration is now open for all of the Township of Scugog’s summer camps and aquatics programs. Detailed summer camp and aquatics

REGISTRATION program information can be found in the 2015 Scugog Spring/Summer Leisure Guide. Guides including registration forms are available on-line at www.scugog.ca, or in print at the Scugog Arena, Municipal Ofce or Library. Registration forms and information can also be obtained by emailing recreation@scugog.ca.

June is Recreation and Parks Month!

All residents are encouraged to join in the celebration by participating in various activities scheduled throughout the month.

Come out and GET ACTIVE! • Saturday, June 13 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Join our camp staff behind the Scugog Community Centre for FREE kids activities.

• Saturday, June 20 – 12:00 – 5:00 pm - Birdseye Pool opens for the summer with 2 for 1 admission.

• Sunday, June 28 – 12:00 – 5:00 pm – Celebrate the end of school with 2 for 1 admission at Birdseye Pool • Monday, June 29 – Camp Scugog starts today! Make sure you are registered for all the summer fun.

Take a picture of yourself, and/or your family doing one or more of the activities above and email it to recreation@scugog.ca. Your name will automatically be entered into a draw to win a FREE family public swimming pass for Birdseye Pool.

Check out our 2015 Spring/Summer Leisure Activity Guide for many more ideas of how to get active. The guide is available on-line at www.scugog.ca or in print at the Arena, Library and Township of Scugog Municipal Ofce.

Don’t forget to ‘LIKE’ Scugog Recreation on Facebook and follow @RecScugog on Twitter to keep up to date on all of Scugog’s great summer activities. For more information: Shannon Kelly, Interim Recreation Coordinator; T: 905-985-8698 x 101, E: recreation@scugog.ca.

EVENTS From Little Acorns Mighty Oaks Do Grow Exhibit at the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre & Archives May 24 – June 21: RH Cornish Showcase The students of RH Cornish will be exhibiting art works done both collaboratively and individually, including two art pieces created by the entire school. Come and support our young local artists.

The Heritage Centre is located on the 2nd oor of the Scugog Community Centre at 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry. Regular hours are Tuesday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Admission is $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for Students and Seniors, $2.00 Children 5-12.

For more information please contact: Amy Barron, Interim Curator, Scugog Shores Museums; abarron@scugog.ca; tel: 905-985-8698 x 103; fax: 905-985-2697 visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com Moonlight Madness – thFriday, June 19th Join us on Friday, June 19 and shop until midnight. Discover downtown Port Perry after dark for great shopping & fun. There will be in-store specials, live music and giveaways. Visit www.discoverportperry.ca for details.

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.

Port Perry Dragon Boat Race Festival – June 20th The Port Perry Dragon Boat Race Festival will be held in Palmer Park on Saturday, June 20th in Port Perry. For information on how you can participate and event details visit www.lively-dragon.com.

New Summer Fitness Classes Offered The Township of Scugog is pleased to offer three new adult tness classes this summer - indoors at the Latcham Centre and outdoors (weather permitting) at the waterfront. Open to all ages and tness levels, all sessions are 8 weeks long and run by certied instructor Ashlea Jones, Athletes in Training. Registration fee for each session is $45.00 plus HST. We will also be offering Aquat Water Aerobics at Birdseye Pool. Registration fee for the 9 week session is $60 plus HST. Cardio/Kickbox - 8 weeks, Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, July 7 - August 25 Cardio/Kickbox is a fun, action-packed workout that combines martial arts, boxing and dance moves. You get a challenging cardiovascular and full body workout as you kick, punch, block and move in each class. The benets include: increased cardiovascular health, increased muscle strength, increased coordination, burn up to 700 calories/hour.

Core/Stretch - 8 weeks, Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, July 9 - August 27 The Core/Stretch class will introduce members to the importance and ease of adding a core exercise routine to their daily workouts. Each exercise will be reviewed in detail. Proper technique, timing, breathing and form will be covered thoroughly by the instructor. It is recommended that participants complete a 10-15 minute cardio warm up prior to the start of class.

Bootcamp - 8 weeks, Tuesdays or Thursdays, 7:40 - 8:40 pm; Tuesday session: July 7 - August 25/ Thursday session: July 9 - August 27 Our Bootcamp class is guaranteed to give your body the ultimate workout. Bootcamp is a combination of strength, cardio, muscle endurance, exibility, core, and functional movement patterns. You get EVERYTHING you need!

Aquat Water Aerobics at Birdseye Pool 9 weeks, Tuesdays or Thursdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; Tuesday session: June 30 - August 25/ Thursday session: July 2 - August 27 This program will focus on aerobic endurance and resistance training.

Water aerobics offers a low impact tness choice for people not wishing to put extra stress on their joints and heart, while still offering an intense workout.

For more information and to register: Shannon Kelly, Interim Recreation Coordinator T: 905-985-8698 x 101 E: recreation@scugog.ca.

Municipal Offices 181 Perry Street, PO Box 780 Port Perry, ON, L9L 1A7 Email: mail@scugog.ca Website: www.scugog.ca

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

Blackstock Truck and Tractor Pull – July 3rd Truck & Tractor Pulls at the Blackstock Fairgrounds (3340 Church St., Blackstock).

Classes: Local 4x4 Diesel Trucks, Mini Modied Tractors, Super Modied Tractors, Modied Farm Tractors, Pro Street Diesel.

Admission: Adults $10, Children 12 and under $4. Preschoolers free.

For more information visit www.blackstockfair.ca.

Dog Days of Scugog – July 18th & 19th Dog Days of Scugog at the Scugog Shores Museum Village (16210 Island Rd, Port Perry will be held on Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, th July 19 , 2015. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

A fun-lled weekend for dogs and their whole family at the Scugog Shores Museum Village. Visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com for more details.

Annual Pow Wow on July 18th & 19th The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation will be hosting a traditional Pow Wow on July 18th & 19th. The event will be held at the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Pow Wow Grounds (22521 Island Rd, Port Perry). Sunrise ceremony both mornings – Grand Entry at 12:00 noon. Visit www.scugogrstnation.com for event details.

The Voice of North Durham

Thursday, June 11, 2015 ● 3 Gordon Mercer and his wife Kathy PayneMercer were one of the many pairs taking to the water on Saturday, June 6, during the 47th Annual Canoe the Nonquon. The event, which is the oldest and largest of its kind in Ontario, drew competitors from all over the province to Scugog’s shores for a lovely day on the water as part of the fundraiser in support of the Scugog Shore Museum.

DAN CEARNS The Standard

New deal for Scugog fire fighters DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A new fouryear collective bargaining agreement was ofcially ratied between the township and the Scugog Professional Fireghters Association on Monday, June 1.

The agreement - which was rst ratied by the IAFF Local 4679 on Tuesday, May 19 - includes changes to language on the promotional process, retroactive wage increases and increased benets for the four full time Scugog re ghters that the union represents.

"Our members play a critical role in keeping S c u g o g s a f e , ” S P F FA president Clint Walker said in a press re-lease. “ We are pleased that

Council recognized this with a collective agreement that includes clearer language and wage and benet improvements.”

Mayor Tom Rowett said in the same release that he was extremely happy with this deal, and noted that the municipality had been able to complete its negotiations with the union at the local level, avoiding the provincial arbitration process.

“This agreement

respects the important role of our re ghters and provides for labour s t a b i l i t y, ” s a i d M a y o r Rowett. “In terms of the wage increases, we were in a position where there was a signicant wage gap with other comparative re departments.

Had we not negotiated this agreement, we would have found ourselves in the costly hands of the provincial arbitration process with similar results.”

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NORTH DURHAM Wednesday, June 10 Trinity United Church, Uxbridge will celebrate The United Church of Canada’s 90th Birthday having been founded on June 10th 1925. We and many Churches across Canada will be ringing our Church Bell in celebration of this event at 10.30 am. Come and join us for coffee, tea and mufns from 10 am to noon. Everyone is welcome to come and join us in celebration of this event.

Thursday, June 11 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, June 12 St. Andrews-Chalmers Presbyterian Church is hosting its spring 2015 Andy’s Coffee House Café with a musical program headlining local group; The Damlukes, which consists of the Damus Family and Susan Luke. The show starts at 7:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall on Toronto St. South.

There will be great local talent, with food and beverages which will make for a fun evening of family entertainment. The event will help support The Lucy Maud Montgomery Society, with a donation to their 2015 activities. Tickets $8 students, $10 adults.

Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14 The Port Perry Artist Association will be holding their spring show at the Latcham Centre on June 12th from 5 to 8 pm, June 13th 10 am to 5 pm and June 14th 10am to 5pm. 25 local artists will be showing their paintings, watercolour, oil, acrylic, ink etc.

Saturday, June 13 Annual Yard Sale at Zephyr United Church with lots of great treasures available from 8 am to 3 pm. Next door, the Zephyr Library will be holding a Bag of Books for a Buck Sale. * Yard & Plant sale & BBQ at Uxbridge Trinity United Church (20 First Ave,) from 8 am to Noon. * Brooklin United Church is hosting the "North Country Gospel Choir" for their

spring concert at 7 pm. Come and enjoy the amazing music and harmonies of this great choir under the direction of Pat Henderson.

Tickets $10, call 905-655-4141.

Sunday, June 14 140th Siloam United Church Anniversary Service & Decoration Day at 2:30 p.m. Guest Speaker, Rev. Murray Stovell; Accompanist, Jean Wilson. Special Music

by Hannah Klose. Refreshments to follow. * 206th Anniversary Service of the Quaker Friends’ Meeting House - 6800 Conc. 6 - in Uxbridge at 2:30 p.m.

Fe a t u r i n g g u e s t s p e a ke r s Va n e s s a MacDonald and Rev. Sean Astop. For f u r t h e r i n f o, y o u m a y e i t h e r v i s i t www.uxbridgequakermeetinghouse.com or call Ruseell Gould at 905-852-3476 or Ronald Gould at 905-640-2578. * Defeat Depression Walk for Mental Health at Uxbridge Countryside Preserve Trail, behind Rona/Walmart, starting at 1 pm.

Tuesday, June 16 Cruisin’ Classics Car Club hosts a Paper Products Drive in support of Operation Scugog on Custom Car Night at Emmanuel Community Church (1680 Reach St.) from 5 pm to 8 pm, sponsored by Brian’s Towing.

Thursday, June 18 Sandford United Church Pork BBQ, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sandford Community Centre, (433 Sandford Rd.).

Adults $17, 6-12 yrs $7 and children under 6 yrs free. Call 905-862-3684 for more info. * 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.

Saturday, June 20 Shooting 4 Mental Health at Uxbridge Shooting Sports on Conc. 4. Military Simulation Airsoft Tournament in support of CAMH and Durham Mental Health Services. Tickets are limited to 200 Adults and 50 teens. Major Matt Prince of the Royal Canadian Regiment is consulting on “Operation Nucleus”. Register at www.Shooting4MentalHealth.com.

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EPSOM & UTICA by Kem Cehajic The Grade 4/5 French Class at Epsom P.S. has completed all three bake sales in support of Sick Kids Hospital. They reached and beat their goal of a total of $250, raising a whopping $260, all going to this very special charity! This was a big accomplishment for the small group of students, working hard baking together and selling the treats during their lunch hours.

We are very proud of the small class with the big heart! Thank you Epsom for your support.

The Bethesda-Reach WI's June meeting is Wednesday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m., at Epsom United Church. This is a program planning and budget night.

Please come with your ideas. Note: monthly meetings will take a break until late August.

I would appreciate some info on the meeting last week regarding the proposed subdivision in Epsom. Even though I nd the idea ridiculous, I would like any info that was shared at the meeting from someone that attended.

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till On Wednesday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m., the Greenbank Lions Club will be hosting a celebration to present the annual Greenbank Community Volunteer and Greenbank Achievement Aw a r d s a t t h e H a l l .

Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate with his year’s winners. There is no admission fee and a l i g h t l u n c h a n d re freshments will be served.

The Community Volunteer Award this year goes to Lydia Doble for m a n y, m a n y y e a r s o f dedication to the Greenbank Hall in many, many ways, while the Achievement Award goes to the G re e n b a n k G a m b l e r s

Fastball Club for their achievements in local and A l l O n t a r i o Fa s t b a l l events.

Congratulation to newlyweds Traci Thomson and Brian Witruk who were married Saturday June 6, at “Hound’s Gate Farm”, on Cragg Rd. West, on a sunny day for a lovely outdoor wedding.

Two couples celebrated Wedding Anniversaries l a s t w e e k . Te r r y a n d Eleanor Crawford were 56 years married June 5, and Jim and Norma Ferguson were 39 years married June 5.

Happy birthday Wishes are sent to Marie Foster (June 3rd), Doris Bacon

(June 1st), and Ross Cookman (June 5th) who celebrated with many friends and family on Saturday - 95 years - What a Milestone!

A few spots are left for sponsors for the 15th Annual Canoe Trip ($35) on the chart on the downstairs church bulletin board, or contact Juli 905-985-2006.

Please complete the church survey by June 12.

June 14 at 11 a.m. is the Pet Blessing Service – so please bring your pets for this special time, outdoor, at the pavilion.

Please call Steve at 905985-4337 with events for the church sign.

BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Sympathy is extended to Jodie and Chris Duff and their daughter Jamie on the passing of Jodie’s Mom, Coreen Johnstone last week. The funeral service was held on Wednesday at Low and Low Funeral Home in Port Perry.

Sunday callers of Neil and Elaine Baily were Bev Black and Sherry Cobbledick of Bowmanville. Bev and Neil were classmates in High School.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday afternoon at Tyrone Hall for the late Herb Prescott, husband of Marjorie (nee McLean who grew up in Blackstock). A number of friends and relatives from Blackstock attended the event.

Plans are well underway for the

United Church’s Strawberry Supper which will be held at the Recreation Centre on Sunday evening, June 21, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Next Sunday will be the Decoration Service at Cartwright Union C e m e t e r y. S p e a k e r w i l l b e R e v.

Jennifer Uhrynlw for the service that begins at 2 p.m.

S t . J o h n’ s A n g l i c a n C h u rc h i s sponsoring a Community Fun Day on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a petting zoo, a jumping castle, vendors, Lions Club BBQ and J’s Magic from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. As well, there will be displays and things for the adult visitors to enjoy.

Free Admission. All are welcome.

Sunday to Saturday 7am to 10pm

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ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

Wednesday was the last choir practice and members shared a cake in honour of Nancy Wolfe's 33 years as organist and choir leader (and much more).

Friday at the Foster was listed as Tania Joy but two other ladies shared the spotlight as Rogers Cable was taping. Next week Rick Hannah and his friend entertain. The Foster was also part of Trinity's House Tour on Saturday.

Dwight and Deborah Clements have returned from a wonderful tour of China. We hope to see pictures later!

A new exhibit opened at Uxbridge Scott Museum Saturday, concerning the businesses and industries of Uxbridge. Be sure to go and see it over the summer. The car rally is the next event for them.

Congrats to Olivia Kokkinen, who is also a mathlete as well as an athlete, one of the winning Scott Central team.

Bruce and Barb Harwood are having a grand family reunion this week. Steve and Sandra and family arrived from the south while Margaret, Gord and daughter Olivia, as well as grandson George, are in from Calgary. It is 15 years since Maggie has been here. Welcome to all!

Janet Smith is also hosting her son Sean as they undergo further medical tests.

June 13 is Zephyr`s Yard sale, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have donations call Linda Wagg or Karen Rynard. The Zephyr library Bag of Books sale next door takes place at the same time.

Sandford Council will be meeting on Tuesday, June 16.

June 18 is Sandford’s Beef BBQ beginning at 4:30 p.m. and running until 7 p.m.

Note a slight altering of times. Adults $17, 6 to 12 year-olds are $7, 5 and under eat free. Help is welcome to set up, serve and make pies. Scott Central’s graduation is also later that evening, with a shared parking lot, so come early.

PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd On Wednesday June 10, the United Church of Canada is turning 90 years y o u n g . To m a r k t h e celebration, United Churches across Canada are ringing their bells 90 times, at 10:30 a.m. If you would like to ring the church bell, please let the church ofce know that you would like to participate. Each bell ringer is invited to make a free will

donation to the Mission and Service fund.

The annual homecoming service will take place in the sanctuary of Prince Albert United Church on Tuesday June 16, at 2 p.m.

This service is for those who have difculty a t t e n d i n g c h u rc h o n Sunday mornings.

The Prince Albert barbecue will be held after the regular service on

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY, June 14th

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry Phone: (905) 982-2064 newsongadmin@powergate.ca www.newsongportperry.ca Sunday June 14th, 10am Nursery and Sunday School Wednesday Eucharist 7am Art Gallery open daily Mon. – Thurs. 9am – 5pm

All are Welcome!

(Anglican Network in Canada)

SUNDAY, June 14th Service at 10 a.m.

Sunday, June 28. We will be joined by many of the congregation of the Port Perry United Church.

Please bring your own plate, cutlery and mug.

T h e c o n g re g a t i o n o f P rince Albert will be responsible for bringing the dessert. During July and August, Prince Albert’s congregation will attend church in Port Perry.

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, June 14th Morning Service - 10 a.m.

Come join us Free will offering taken up

SEAGRAVE by Jean Short School holidays are fast approaching and I am sure the students are looking forward to a nice warm summer.

Welcome to Craig Beacock the newest resident of Seagrave, Craig Beacock.

Craig has purchased a home in Mariposa Estates.

Ken and Kathy Nix have returned from Germany where they visited with their son.

Happy Birthday to Marjorie Chambers (6th) and John Kent (7th).

If you helped at the Yard Sale on Thursday and are missing a jacket with the logo “Foron Roong & Sheet Metal” please contact Betty Somerville at 905985-8066.

Wyn and Wendy Hughes, Ken and Kathy Nix visited the Birthday Box, celebrating anniversaries and birthdays!

Please keep Clem Scanes in your prayers, along with Lynn Yorke who has been in hospital for more than 100 days, Rev. Paul and his family and anyone else you know of who is having difculties.

All men welcome on June 13 at 8.30 a.m. for Seagrave Men’s Breakfast Group at Seagrave Church.

J u n e 1 4 - 9 : 1 5 a . m . U . C . W. Decommissioning service and celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada.

June 15 - Last day to reserve tickets for Fourth Line Theatre’s production of ‘Bad

Luck Bank Robbers on July 16. Please call Betty Bomerville at 905-985-8066.

June 16 – Noon. Out To Lunch, with special guest, comedienne Bonnie Kelly.

Menu is salads,cold meat, buns ,strawberries, cake, coffee and tea for the cost of $8. If you wish to attend, please contact Jean Short at 905-985-9921 or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com prior to June 14th.

June 16 - 7 p.m. Community Picnic meeting.

June 18 - 10 a.m. Food for Thought at Manilla Hall. Speakers will be John Redman from Marcell’s Kitchen about gluten free cooking and Don Real with Gardening Tips and Ideas. Lunch at Noon, if you wish to attend, call Anne at 705-357-3637.

June 28 – Men’s Golf Day, with golf at Crestwood Golf Course at 1:30 p.m, followed by a steak BBQ at Margaret and Don Real’s (2175 Conc. 2, West of Sonya) at 5 p.m. Pot luck… salads and desserts. Steak, baked potatoes, tea & coffee provide. Cost is $35 for golf and dinner, $15 for dinner only. Please contact Don Real at 705-357-3871, donreal0@gmail.com or Rick at 905985-8383, barberick@sympatico.ca to register. Please bring a lawn chair.

If you have items for this column, please phone 905-985-9921 or e-mail grammiejean2010@hotmail.com.

June 14, 2015 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

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

All are warmly welcome

Sunday, June 14th Port Perry United Church

SUNDAY, June 14th Blessing of the Pets Greenbank

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

Seagrave

(In the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 am Service Everyone is Welcome Sunday School Available during service

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

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The road to safety There was good news out of Queen’s Park last week, with the Making Ontario Roads Safer Act, receiving unanimous consent, and all parties coming together to agree that harsher penalties were in order if we’re going to eliminate common hazards from roadways in this province.

No one is perfect, and many of us have at some point checked a cellphone, proceeded through a crosswalk or grabbed something to eat while driving. But that doesn’t make it right, and nothing makes it safe.

Fines for distracted driving now are up to $1,000 and three demerit points instead of up to $500 and no points, which will hopefully lead to more enforcement - and more importantly - more compliance from motorists, especially with summer approaching.

Distracted driving now accounts for more deaths on Ontario roads than impaired driving or speeding. Texting while driving makes you 20 times more likely to be involved in an accident.

The danger of distracted driving is all to real, and we are nally s e e i n g re a l c o n s e q u e n c e s f o r t h i s , w h i c h w e a p p l a u d wholeheartedly. Driving requires 100 per cent attention, and the sooner we, as a culture, adapt to that line of thinking, the better we will all be.

Times change, not all that long ago you didn’t have to wear a seatbelt, or wear a helmet if you rode a motorcycle. But now, no one in their right mind - we hope- would think about doing either.

It will take time, but hopefully we can get to that point with distracted driving too.

Ultimate Race was an amazing nale for Community Living Month To the Editor, May is Community Living Month, and the Uxbridge Brock Community Support program made sure that it was celebrated in style.

The main organizers were Junnette Rivers, Crystal Mathews, Amanda Carkner and Greg Avery. This group put together a fantastic event that took participants to a variety of approximately 30 businesses. The Ultimate Race was an opportunity to locate businesses in Uxbridge new and old. and get to know people in the community.

Teams consisted of your own team if you had enough people or a mixture of single entrants that became a team. Your team could be two people or

more. You were greeted with smiling faces and a bag with your rst clue. Once the rules were read everyone was off to nd their rst business and with it a challenge! Once you completed your challenge you were given your next clue and on your way.

This was set up with great thought to detail for all involved, not one route was the same and the routes were set up that no business had numerous teams at the same time. The challenges were unique and fun, different at each location.

When you returned to the starting point after nishing the race, they had a very professional Finish Line with banners and photographers taking the participants photos. A BBQ lunch was provided by volunteers of the A-Team, and an icon of the team -

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Freda Appleton was busy taking tickets and chatting with the participants.

Some businesses were not able to participate as they were not open that day but they did donate prizes or different items to the swag bags. I overheard numerous participants saying they can't wait for next year... so to all the participants and businesses and especially to the organizers who made this day so much fun for all family members, a huge thank you!

Nana says she will practice the cap/fork challenge so she is ready next year!

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Staying inERIN touch...O’TOOLE MP Rotary Club collecting Staying in touch...

JOHN O’TOOLE MPP The Canadian-Dutch Love Affair food bank donations Public life is full of rewarding of Nazi occupation in WWII. Young fact that SCUGOG: The Rotary Club of Port Perry recently launched its 2015 Food Drive today to support Operation Scugog in Port Perry. This year's goal is to collect 3,500 pounds of donations by the end of June.

"Our local Food Bank provides a valuable service to our community, and our Club looks forward every year to our drive to help replenish their shelves for the busy summer time period", explained Bob Brownson, President of the Port Perry Rotary Club.

Operation Scugog is located next to Victory Christian Centre on Alma St. and is run by volunteers. The Food Bank provides assistance to over 100 local families.

Rotary members will be distributing reusable donation bags within the community and watch for Rotarians greeting customers in front of local supermarkets on Saturday, June 13. Donation bags will be offered to those interested in picking up their donation items while they shop.

This year, Vos Independent Grocer has generously provided sponsorship to support the purchase of additional donation bags for the Club. Port Perry Printing has also assisted with printing the bag tags.

The 2015 Food Bank Committee members are Dave Cash, Arch Evans, Ludger Kenny and Jim Brady. The Rotary Club of Port Perry would like to extend its appreciation to the community for its continuing support of this project and others. "Service Above Self!"

All non-perishable donations are gratefully received; however, for this drive the following items are being requested: canned apple juice; instant coffee; jam; canned fruit; sugar; shampoo; deodorant (men's and ladies); pork & beans; cereal; canned tuna/salmon; canned pasta; canned stew; cake mixes and juice boxes for kids. As well, before donating, please ensure current Best Before Dates. Operation Scugog is a registered charity, so they can accept cash donations. Tax receipt issued for any amount. In lieu of a food donation, please consider a cash donation, which are used to purchase such items as: milk, eggs, cheese, hamburger and margarine.

Bags lled with donations can be dropped off to any Rotary member or at the following locations (check for their operating hours): Vos Independent at 1893 Scugog St., Foodland at 278 Queen St., Food Basics at 1894 Scugog St., A. Oppers Ltd. at 193 North St., Scotiabank at 1535 Hwy. 7A and Royal Bank at 210 Queen St.

experiences and meeting interesting Canadians is the best part of my role as the MP for Durham and now as Minister of Veterans Affairs as well. A few weeks ago, I had the distinct honour of accompanying 67 World War II veterans and their caregivers to the Netherlands to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands. The experience was inspiring and shows that our modern Canada owes so much to the service and sacrice of our fellow Canadians in the past and in the present.

On this journey, it was said several times that the love affair between Canadians and the Dutch people gets renewed each spring and nothing symbolizes this better in Canada than the blossoming of Dutch tulips in Ottawa every year. But, why is there such a special relationship and where did the tulip tradition originate? The deep affection between Canada and the Netherlands comes from two important elements of our shared history. The rst is the tremendous impact of the Dutch community in Canada. Growing up in Bowmanville and Port Perry, I appreciated the role of the Dutch-Canadian community from an early age. Our tremendous reputation in horticulture and agriculture generally was forged in part by some of the innovative Dutch farmers in our area. Dutch-Canadian families have been pillars in the schools, churches and organizations across Durham and they have maintained their pride for Holland and their connection with the Netherlands.

The second reason for the strength of the friendship between our nations is the fact that Canadians liberated the Dutch people after ve hard years

Canadian soldiers, many who had landed at Juno Beach and successfully executed the Normandy invasion, advanced on the German occupiers and freed a starving and oppressed population. The liberation was led by Canada and took a heavy toll. Approximately 105,000 to 175,000 Canadians took part in the nal phases of the war in northwestern Europe and 7,600 made the ultimate sacrice during the liberation of the Netherlands. This brave service and sacrice is not forgotten by the Dutch people and they show this every year as seniors, school children and all in between gather to thank Canadian veterans and to ensure the stories of the liberation continue.

For many Canadians, it is difcult to truly appreciate the reasons for the overwhelming love and affection that the Dutch feel for Canada. We have never witnessed a foreign power occupy our country, imprison or kill thousands and slowly starve the population. We are blessed with freedom and opportunity and can only imagine the horror of being deprived of the freedoms we hold so dear. Recently, King WillemAlexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands visited Canada and wanted remembrance and thanks to our veterans to be the centrepiece of their visit. The King's Aunt, Princess Margriet was born in Canada because the exiled Royal Family found refuge in Canada during the war. This is where the Ottawa tulip tradition is rooted when Canada became a special symbol of Dutch resilience. The King expressed it best last week when he described the immense pride his country has in its friendship with Canada and in the

the Dutch ag ew over Canada's Pa r l i a m e n t buildings the day Princess Margriet was born during the war at a time where the ag was outlawed in its native country. Freedom is something to cherish and protect.

The journey to the Netherlands also had an amazing Durham connection. On the trip was Port a Perry native, George Emmerson and his son Larry. George was involved in the liberation of the Netherlands during the war and tells the story of nding a starving Dutch man released by the Nazis as they retreated. George fed the man, helped him gain his bearings and sent him in the direction of home with two chocolate bars as strength for the journey. Only in Canada would George accidentally encounter that man's daughter 67 years later in a furniture store in Whitby. The man, Henk Metselaar, had been so touched by the one act of kindness by a Canadian that years after the war he moved his family to our country. The fact that they happened to settle mere kilometres from his Canadian saviour and that his daughter happened to strike up a conversation about Holland with a complete stranger in a furniture store in Whitby has more to do with divine intervention I think than sheer luck, but it underscores the need for us to preserve our stories of service and sacrice.

We are so fortunate to be Canadian and it is critical for us to nurture and maintain the special bond we have with the Netherlands each spring.

Crossover Two years ago, I wrote at length about how much inuence Allen Iverson had on me during my formative years, and how sad it’s been to witness his downward spiral as he’s moved away from basketball.

Last week, it got sadder when a new book came out detailing his spectacular fall from grace, Not a Game: The Incredible Rise and Unthinkable Fall of Allen Iverson by Washington Post reporter Kent Babb.

For years, I thought that maybe there was something that the world at-large was missing, that maybe he was through it all, a good guy that occasionally did bad things. But, after reading the stories and then - just to be more certain - sifting through interviews with the author, it probably is the other way around.

Since the mid-90s, I’ve followed every twist and turn of Iverson’s career, from his time at Georgetown to the way he burst on the scene with the Philadelphia 76ers and dragged the NBA into hip hop culture, even though the league didn’t quite seem to want to go there. He would the way for LeBron James to have sleeves of tattoos down both arms 15 years later.

There are a few things that always remind me of being a teenager: DMX songs, Polo Sport cologne, Wind River hoodies and Allen Iverson. Part of the reason, I think, he was able to connect with so many young people was that he carried a lot of the same burdens of feeling alienated and having to prove himself to a world that wasn’t shy about saying he wasn’t yet ready to be a part of it.

I feel safe saying that there will never be anyone else who does what Iverson did on the basketball court. He was three inches shorter and 30 pounds lighter than Steph Curry, pinballing all over the court and going up against the giants of the NBA on a nightly basis, seemingly guaranteed to score between 30 and 40 points every time he laced up his sneakers.

What goes up must come down, and Iverson has come down hard in recent years after bottoming out of the NBA, and heading overseas to try to hang onto whatever shred of past glory he could. Stories of basketball glory were replaced with cautionary tales of the staggering amounts of money he squandered away and how someone who was lauded for years for his loyalty had all but abandoned his family.

His multiple cars and homes have been, or soon will-be sold at a u c t i o n a n d a c c o rd i n g t o reports, the man who electried a generation of basketball fans has now sunk to wallowing away his days, getting drunk at P.F. Chang’s.

In Babb’s book, he details how Iverson was allegedly drunk at the press conference that produced his career’s signature moment - the ‘practice’ press conference, in which he repeated the word 22 times over the course of the rant.

“We talking about practice. Not a game. Not a game. Not a game. We talking about practice.”

The fact is, Iverson made over $200 million playing basketball, and has blown it all. Save for one last $32 million payday from Reebok that he has to wait until 2030, when he turns 55-years-old to collect. If he is able to make that far.

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Epsom P.S. will remain open DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The recent high school teachers’ strike appears to have saved Epsom P.S. for the time being.

The rural school has again avoided closure, with the Durham District School Board recently announcing that is has disbanded its Accommodation Review Committee (ARC).

The six-week strike by public high school teachers in Durham led to the process being put on hold, and on June 1 at a special board meeting, Trustees voted to disband the ARC since it now lacked sufcient time for the review.

Earlier this year, Trustees voted to approve an accommodation review that may have ultimately closed the school.

With enrollment at Epsom not expected to exceed 46 students over the next decade, staff from the board had proposed closing Epsom Public School in September 2016, and relocating its students to Prince Albert and

Greenbank. Additionally, Prince Albert would accommodate a portion of Grade 7 and 8 students within Epsom’s boundary currently attending S.A. Cawker in Port Perry.

Enrollment has dwindled at Epsom P.S. in recent years, which currently offers classes for kindergarten and Grade 1, as well as Grades 4 through 6.

Among the issues stated in the January report from the board was a lack of a gymnasium at the school, which requires students to be bussed to nearby schools for some classes.

Epsom Public School is the oldest school currently in use in Durham, with the original school built in 1876, followed by construction of the current school in 1964, and an addition in 1995.

The school board has not announced whether a new accommodation review process will be undertaken in the future for the schools.

For more information, please visit www.ddsb.ca.

Island clean-up this weekend Mayor Tom Rowett shares a laugh with top Bowl For Kids Sake fundraiser Tyler Bjerknes (right), who won the chance to hit the mayor with a pie at the Scugog Scout Hall on Thursday, June 4.

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SCUGOG: Local residents can do their part to help clean up a section of Scugog Island this weekend.

Ducks Unlimited Canada is inviting those interested to join them and be a ‘Conservation Champion’ at their wetlands and onshore cleanup of the boat launch crown land on Scugog Island’s northern shore.

The event starts at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 11, and organizers encourage all ages to be involved in this effort to beautify Lake Scugog’s shoreline. In addition to the cleanup efforts, there will also be lunch provided to participants, as well as free rafes and games, including a duck calling contest for kids.

For more information on the cleanup, please contact Sandra McKinnon or Ryan Lavender at 905-447-9440 or via e-mail at oshawaduc@outlook.com.

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The Bonner Boys Uxbridge Cruise In draws classic car enthusiasts to Elgin Park every Thursday night from 4:30 p.m. to dusk, featuring food vendors, music, prizes and a 50/50 draw. The first two feature cars of this year are (left) a 1978 Dodge D150 Adverturer belonging to Uxbridge’s Jim Hird and (right) Glenn Broad’s 1951 Mercury Sedan, from Scarborough.

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Historic Grand Prix next weekend WALLY J NESBITT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A quick glance at the June calendar reveals that two of the country's biggest motorsports events, the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal and the Honda Indy Toronto occur on back-to-back weekends, attracting the attention of fans worldwide.

These two races feature the ultimate in motorsport technology and competition and are the culmination of decades of mechanical development. However, all 'ultimates' have to begin somewhere, and recalling and showcasing that bit of motorsport history will be the annual Canadian Historic Grand Prix, held June 19 to 21 at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.

The CHGP is the largest vintage racing festival in the country with an entry list rivaling that of anything found on the continent. According to Diane Dale, Media Director for the Vintage Auto Racing Association of Canada (VARAC), the number of registered drivers is rapidly approaching, and expected to surpass, 200 entries.

With this number of racing participants, the cars will be separated into a variety of classes, with designation depending on the age of the car, conguration (Open or Closed Wheel) and motor displacement. Divisions recognized as Wings & Slicks, Vintage/ Historic, Big & Small Bore Sedans, as well as the G70+ and G90 class for newer machinery, will all be in action for multiple races.

However, the feature this year is the Formula Ford Reunion for open wheelers, a class of car that started many of the world's premiere racers on their paths to success.

“So far, we've got about 20 vintage Fords coming

for the CHGP weekend, but I wouldn't be surprised to see that number climb even higher,” commented Dale.

Complimenting the vintage Formula Fords on the CHGP weekend will be Rounds 3 and 4 of the Toyo Tires F1600 Championship Series, the current version of this specic division.

Off-track activities are sure to ll the vintage enthusiast's passion, with a variety of classic car shows, a Concours d'Elegance, the Friday night police-escorted Checkered Flag Cruise to downtown Bowmanville and a 100-kilometre Rally/ Cruise on the nearby back roads and through local villages. Mix in Sunday morning's open-to-the-public 'Legends of Mosport Driver's Reunion' and the CHGP entertainment package is complete.

A throwback to the era of gentleman drivers and backyard racing creations, the Canadian Historic Grand Prix is a must-visit for any classic car motorsport enthusiast.

For more information on this year's CHGP, visit the VARAC web site at, www.varac.ca, or www.canadianhistoricgrandprixcom.

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Roar By The Shores back on Port Perry waterfront June 21 SCUGOG: Classic Car enthusiasts take note, Water St. in Port Perry will host the 3rd Annual Roar By The Shores for a spectacular display on Sunday, June 21, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

In addition to the cars, ‘Plan B’ will be providing musical entertainment during the event.

The show is open to models 1990 and older, and registration is open until 11 a.m., with a $10 entry fee per vehicle, with proceeds going to Pledge the Dredge Lake Scugog and the Animal Shelter.

Voting for ‘People’s Choice’ open until 1 p.m., and there are many other awards up for grabs, with trophies donated by JD Truck Accesories including: Best GM - sponsored by Gus Brown; Best Ford - sponsored by North Port Tire; Best Rat Rod - sponsored by Crusty Pizza; Best Corvette - sponsored by Vetteworks; Most Unique Classic - sponsored by Herrington’s Quality Butchers; Cleanest Engine - sponsored by Double D Mobile Rust Control and Most Unique Paint - sponsored by Mark Willes Automotive.

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(From left) Madeline Avery, Katherine and Hannah Bryan try to decipher their first clue during Community Living Durham North’s Ultimate Race, held in Uxbridge on Saturday, May 30.

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Track and Field meet brings out North Durham’s best

The top young track and field athletes from local public schools took part in the DEAA Area 1 Meet at Oshawa’s Civic Fields on Thursday, June 4. (Left) Runners compete in the 1,500 metre race. (Right) Trent Warren from R.H. Cornish P.S soars during the long jump. Uxbridge’s Joseph Gould P.S. won the overall team competition with 907.25 points, edging R.H. Cornish (Port Perry) with 890.25 points and third-place S.A. Cawker (Port Perry) 888.5 points. The top finishers will be back at Civic Fields on Thursday, June 11 to compete in the Durham Region Championships.

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Still time to vote for Uxbridge’s Kraft Project Play entry Uxbridge has been nominated to win a $250,000 community contribution to build a new Field House /Pavilion at the Fields of Uxbridge and the game is on!

Thanks to growing community support, Uxbridge is in the running for new facilities in the Kraft Project Play Contest. As the grand prize winner, Uxbridge would receive $250,000 to build a brand new Field House at the Fields of Uxbridge, home of the Township's recreational facilities development. The construction and unveiling will be featured in a TSN reality-style TV show this fall. Three other nalists will win $25,000 each towards their recreational facility upgrade.

Uxbridge Soccer Club President, Grant Oliver endorsed the endeavor, saying "Uxbridge has always been a great sports town and enthusiastic supporters of soccer. The Kraft Project Play initiative is an excellent opportunity to raise the funds to build a

community eld house at the Fields of Uxbridge.

Having a full-service building on-site will benet not only soccer but all current and future users of the park.

This project is truly one where the people of Uxbridge can inuence the outcome by showing their interest and support."

Project Play continues to gain momentum in Uxbridge! As the rst round deadline of Sunday, June 14 edges closer and closer, the project needs residents to weigh in and tell Kraft just how much the chance of winning $250,000 for our community project means to them. Winning Round One is dependent on how many positive comments, nominations, tweets, "Likes" and photo posts the project receives in support of a new pavilion at the Fields of Uxbridge.

Local community members and businesses have already held events and have been active on the contest's social media channels to show their support

and improve the ranking for Uxbridge. Zehrs Market and Canadian Tire Uxbridge held a successful BBQ on May 16 to launch the community challenge and the Uxbridge Soccer Club hosted a wildly entertaining Bubble Soccer Event on June 7 at the Fields. The next big community event will be at Soccer's Opening Festival, June 13. Soccer players too are showing their support to remind the community to log in by wearing their soccer jerseys wherever they go.

Organizers are asking that the community participate and show the Kraft judges how engaged, excited and enthusiastic we are about winning. Visit the Uxbridge Nomination page on the Project Play web site at www.kraftprojectplay.com and give a "thumbs up" to our community nomination using your preferred media. #KPP_UxbridgeFieldsPavilon Join the conversation to shout out and show Uxbridge's community spirit!

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Another busy weekend for North Durham United FC The North Durham United FC Under-11 Cheetah Girls played in the Peterborough City Girls Festival this past Saturday, and it was a beautiful day to watch some fantastic soccer!

The girls played awesome and have enjoyed a great start to their season.

Two other teams at tournaments this past weekend were the U15 girls and U14 boys, both at the Niagara Cup Classic.

The boys were up against elite level competition and all three games were back and forth battles. Leading the boys team - which is sponsored by Trading Post Quality Foods - in scoring for the tournament were Alisdair Scott and Carter Cannon. The U14 boys also had a league game on Tu e s d a y a g a i n s t Richmond Hill and after going down 2-0 early on, the team rallied back and scored three unanswered

goals to win 3-2. The goals came from Scott, Nathan Devos-Dunn and Duncan Clark. As well, exceptional goaltending was supplied by rst year team member Logan Grifths.

Results for the NDUFC teams this past week...U13 boys lost 4-1 to Kawartha, with Kobe Faust scoring; U15 girls beat Benca 2-1 to even their season record, goals were supplied by Carley Brawn and Mary Lee; U13 girls lost to King United by a 3-2 score, goals by B r o o k l y n Va v r a a n d Emmalise Mahoney; U17 boys were on the wrong end of a 5-2 score versus Sporting FC; goals by Jesse W and Jacob F. It was a great start on Saturday for the Canadian Women's team in their World Cup opener with a lively 1-0 win over China at a full Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.

There were great chances

The North Durham United FC Under-11 Cheetah Girls were one of several local teams in tournament action over the weekend, as they competed at the City Girls Festival in Peterborough.

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A healthy outside starts from the inside! being traded all day long, including a nearly impossible double goalpost hit by China. It took a late penalty shot for Canada to win and of course the living legend herself, Christine Sinclair, calmly

put the ball just inside the post for a huge victory.

Don't look now, but even TFC is on a great run and sitting in a third place MLS Eastern Conference position. The Reds are being led by Sebastian

Giovinco, a highly paid import from Italy who is quickly becoming one of the most dominant players in the league.

Good luck to all our NDUFC teams this coming week.

Aldon

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The Uxbridge Grizzlies took on the Vaughn Vikings in Midget Baseball action on Wednesday, June 3. The Midget Grizzlies are back at the Arena Diamond at 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, June 17 against the Martingrove White Sox, and on Saturday, June 20, the Grizzlies host the Richmond Hill Phoenix for a doubleheader, starting at 6 p.m.

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The Uxbridge PeeWee Enforcers rolled to an 8-4 victory over the Toronto Stars on Wednesday, June 3. The PeeWee Enforcers are back on their home floor on Monday, June 22 at 8 p.m., when they take on Whitby.

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AT REST ELIZABETH JEANNE “BETH” GALER Peacefully, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, on Monday, June 8, 2015, at age 64. Beth Galer of Port Perry, loving mother of Janine Lethbridge of Port Perry. Loved sister of Judith and her husband Mark Woolnough of Thornhill, and Jill Calvert of Toronto. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews. Rested at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171. Interment at St. James Cemetery, Toronto with her parents. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog.

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OWEN ALBERT KENNEDY (Veteran of the Korean War, Member of Royal Canadian Legion #419 Port Perry, Member of KVA and IBEW #353) Suddenly, on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 84. Owen Kennedy of Prince Albert, dearly loved husband of Shirley (nee Kent). Loved father of Debbie and her husband Rick Giroux in British Columbia, Terry and her husband Dale McClurg of Nestleton, Mark Kennedy and his wife Michelle in Manitoba and he was predeceased by his sons Trevor in 1981 and Rowen in 2012. Loving grandfather of Elliott, Aaron, Justin, Darryll, Kyle, Blake, Clinton, Mark and Bradley and great grandfather of 17. Dear brother of Earl, Reg (deceased), Marion Bowan (deceased), Vivian Clement (deceased), Lenore (deceased), Vernon (deceased), Bruce, Marjorie Scott (deceased), Joan Scott (deceased), and Brian. The family of Owen Kennedy received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street thin Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, June 5 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate the life of Owen Kennedy was held in the Prince Albert United Church on Saturday, June 6 th at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Prince Albert United Church or to the Odette Cancer Centre in Toronto. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

NORA KATHLEEN LITTLE (nee Venning) Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her daughters, on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. Born in Blackstock on December 2, 1933 to Charles and Ella Venning.

Devoted mother to Sandra (John Frey) and Lisa (Brad Eagleson). Proud grandmother of Avery, Taylor, Sable, Blaine and Danielle. Sister of Garry (deceased), Joyce, Wayne and Linda and their spouses. Fun loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. The Family of Nora Little will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel" 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905985-2171) on Wednesday, June 10th from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Reverend Elaine Hall officiating. Interment Cartwright Union Cemetery, Blackstock. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com “A mother holds her children’s hands for a short while, but holds their hearts forever”

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Brian Milroy performs at the Wixan’s Bridge Block Party in downtown Uxbridge on Saturday, June 6. A talented line-up of 13 bands took to the stage at the event, with proceeds going to Uxbridge’s Loaves and Fishes Food Bank.

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Aaron Pritchett plays Port Perry on Saturday DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Community Recreation Centre will be playing host to Canadian Country music stardom, as well as a new group on Saturday, June 13 when the Outlaws and Outsiders stops in Port Perry for one night only.

CCMA award winner Aaron Pritchett will be joined by Cory Marquardt and a newly formed duo King and Cash for the Saturday night show. Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at the Recreation Centre or Fill Up Fuels on Scugog Island, which helped bring the concert into town as the event sponsor.

“We noticed that for a lot of the entertainment, we had to end up leaving Port Perry and going into places like Oshawa. We wanted to

bring some of these big artists into Port Perry,” said Fill Up Fuels owner Phil Edgar.“We have a beautiful town and hopefully they will see that and bring their money and possibly spend a little on these local businesses.”

Mr. Edgar thinks that this concert will not only benet the local consumer, but the local businesses in town as well.

“If we can bring about 500 people into this town each time then maybe they will come back,” he said. “They would come for the concert in the evening and research what Port Perry has to offer like Luke’s and will see some of the local businesses that they did not know about. I want to see Port Perry put on the map.”

Mr. Pritchett recently released his seventh album Body of Work:A Collection of Hits by Aaron

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Pritchett on May 12. He has won the CCMA Independent Male Artist of the year twice and has also won the SOCAN songwriter of the year award for Hold My Beer. He is also a two time Juno award nominee. He has toured with artists such as Toby Keith, and Brooks and Dunn.

Mr. Marquardt was the 2012 Havelock Jamboree Showdown winner. He has opened for artists such as Blue Rodeo, Marty Stuart and former Bad Company rock vocalist Brian Howe.

King and Cash features Mr. Pritchett’s son and former Faber Drive lead guitarist Jordan Pritchett as well as Dan Arnold. Mr. Arnold has previously collaborated with country superstars George Canyon, Jann Arden and Gord Bamford. The band was formed last year when both members were signed by Big Star Recordings.

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Guest speaker coming to Uxbridge Museum June 11 JAKE CLUTCHEY The Standard UXBRIDGE: Renowned author and speaker, Sandra Joyce will be shedding some light on the long and sometimes dark history of British Home Children at the Uxbridge Historical Centre on Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m..

British Home Children were children from impoverished British families who were sent to Canada and contractually bound to work and live with a farmer until they were 18-years-old.

From approximately 1839 to 1939, the industrial revolution saw many large rural families moving miles apart to seek employment. Some moved to larger urban areas such as London, Glasgow and Bristol, while some stayed in the country. As the shelters began overcrowding, many children were sent to distribution centers in Canada where farmers would purchase them for labor and pay into an account annually that the distribution centres held for the child. Over 120,000 British Home Children went through this process over the 100 year period.

Approximately 12 per cent of the current population of Ontario is made up of descendants of British Home Children who have ancestors who were distributed from centre’s in Peterborough, Belleville and Toronto.

There are many descendants currently

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living in North Durham.

Presenter Sandra Joyce is a British Home Child descendant. Her father was distributed from a centre in Brockville, Ontario. Ms. Joyce wants to better educate society on this period of time, and is the author of two novels on British Home Children and has taken part in more than 160 presentations across the country, from Alberta to Prince Edward Island since 2011. The Street Arab, released on Sept. 28, 2011, the rst British Home Child Day in Ontario, was her rst novel, and was followed by the sequel, Belonging. She is also the Director-at-Large for the British Home Child Group, International.

“We need to know our history or we don’t know who we are,” says Ms. Joyce.

“I feel that the story needs to be told. Its’ a story that’s crying to be told. I’m really looking forward to going and sharing stories, and people get up and then tell their own stories, so it’s a very interesting evening.”

Both of her books will be available for purchase and admission is by donation, at the Historical Centre on Thursday night, located at 7239 Conc. 6. For more information on the Historical Centre call 905-852-5854. For information on British Home Children and Sandra Joyce’s work, visit her web site, www.sandrajoyce.com o r w w w. b r i t i s h h o m e c h i l d g r o u p international.com.

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Horoscope Column ARIES (March 20-April 19): Express your talents through drama or speech. Join a group like Toastmasters to gain condence in your speaking ability. Spend time with your children and relate to them in a positive way.

TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Redecorate your home. Create a cozy space that will regenerate your vitality and nourish your spirit. Resolve any issues you are having with the family and enjoy a cycle of recovery and healing.

GEMINI (May 20-June 21): If you have to mediate a dispute, make your points quickly, easily and clearly. Go back to school, or sign-up for an online course. Invite siblings and neighbours to a backyard barbeque.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Free up your time by working fewer hours. You may earn a little less, but the quality of your life will improve. If extra money comes in, pay off outstanding debts. If you work in sales, you could land a big account.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Luck is your key word over the next three weeks. June 27 and 28 are especially lucky days. Buy a lottery ticket, or visit a casino. Love is in the air. Singles could meet the person of their dreams.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): If you feel a need to serve, do volunteer work for a charity, or look after a sick relative. Do not be tempted to play the martyr. If you are over-tired, give yourself time and space to recharge your batteries.

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LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): More socially inclined that usual, host a party and invite your friends. If you get caught up in a new romance, you may nd the waves of attraction are owing between you and an old friend.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): You will attract people who will help you to move ahead in your career. Your ability to charm will sell your ideas, products and services. Redecorate your ofce to improve your image. Your diplomatic skills are highlighted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your perception of beauty is opened and broadened at this time. Attend an art exhibit, a concert, or a play. Travel to a beautiful setting that is new to you. You could team up with a partner from another country.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): This is a favourable time to seek a loan, or some other type of nancial help. Your partner could receive a raise in pay, or a nancial windfall. You could receive funds through insurance, or a legal settlement.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Do not allow a relationship to suppress your individual identity, or restrict your personal freedom. Resolve any conicts you are having with your partner and work out a win-win situation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Improve harmony and team work in the workplace. Think carefully about your work situation before becoming romantically involved with a co-worker.If you overindulge, you will put on weight.

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Gus Brown Port Perry would like to welcome Service Manager, Adam Lightfoot, to our team. Adam has over 17 years experience in a General Motors dealership and worked at our Gus Brown Whitby location for 12 years as a Service Consultant.

At Gus Brown Port Perry we are changing our ways to service the Port Perry and surrounding area.

Gus Brown Port Perry works on all makes and models and is your one stop shop for all service and parts. Oil changes are based on a walk-in or appointment basis. We are also a full detail clean up facility for all your vehicle’s interior and exterior needs.

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