The Standard Newspaper May 8th, 2014

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Regional HeadlineChair optimistic about Uxbridge’s future DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UP IN FLAMES: Scugog Township Firefighters responded to a blazing shed behind an Alma St. residence on Monday, May 5. The fire consumed a riding lawn mower and other contents of the shed, but was quickly conatained and extinguished before it spread to the adjacent home. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

UXBRIDGE: There are good things ahead for Durham Region as it celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2014, although the future of development in Uxbridge Township remains unclear, Regional Chair Roger Anderson told Uxbridge council during his annual update last week.

Mr. Anderson appeared before council at their meeting on the evening of Monday, April 28 to provide a look back on work accomplished locally by the Region over the past year, as well as a look ahead to future projects in the municipality.

As has become the norm in recent years, council raised questions with regards to future development within the municipality, which has been hindered by capacity limitations at the Water Pollution Control Plant on Main St. “At the Uxbridge Brook Water Pollution Control Plant, the Region is working to extract as much treatment capacity as possible to support residential development in the Uxbridge urban area,” Mr. Anderson explained. “Last year, an effluent treatment filter was reconstructed to improve the plant’s performance. This year, we will evaluate more potential measures to optimize the treatment of solids up to the full capacity of the plant, while still producing high-quality effluent. However, ultimately, we are limited by the volume of treated effluent that can be released into the Uxbridge Brook.”

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Environmental safeguards in place for Island development BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

SCUGOG: A proposed subdivision on Scugog Island is moving forward, with the township taking a cautious and environmentally friendly look at the greenspace it will be located on.

The first of many planned developments for Scugog Island – this detached home community may set a precedent for future growth in the municipality.

On Monday, May 5, Scugog council saw an update on a new subdivision, which has

been slated for Scugog Island since May 2012.

The 16-lot subdivision, located at 17300 Island Rd. across from Ma Brown’s Rd., has seen considerable survey and assessment – due to an existing forest directly to the

south, and its proximity to the shores of Lake Scugog.

In order to comply with current regulations, the site has been planned with a 30 metre marsh buffer zone, and houses being set back from the sensitive wetlands. As the draining of

phosphorous and nitrates into Lake Scugog have been a hot topic in recent years, all newlybuilt homes in the subdivision will require mandatory scrubbing systems for waste-water.

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Thursday, May 8, 2014 • 3 Uxport Tools in Port Perry is holding a Customer Appreciation BBQ and sale on Friday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham (BBBSND).

From left to right: Uxport Tools’ Mike Hurley and owner Randy Lyon, BBBSND Special Events & Fundraising co-ordinator Krista Duke and BBBSND Executive Director Margaret Ayres.

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A 16-year-old male from City of Kawartha Lakes, is charged with: Aggravated Assault; Possession of Weapons Dangerous; Carry a Concealed Weapon; two counts of Assault Police (Weapon); and Fail to Comply with an Undertaking. He was held for a bail hearing and cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Anyone with any new information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Ahee of North Division at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2674.

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After running away again, he dropped the knife and officers were able to arrest him without incident. The victim sought medical attention on his own.

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Anderson addresses a busy year ahead in Durham Region F RO M PAG E 1

FANTASTIC FRANKIES: Ward 4 Councillor and Chair of the Watershed Committee Jacob Mantle (left) was joined by Tom Fowle (right) in recently presenting an Environmental Hero award to Joel van Veghel of Frankie’s Ristorante, in honour of the Uxbridge restaurant becoming the first in Ontario DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard to achieve level-three LEAF certification.

Island development progessing F RO M PAG E 1

Local residents and neighbours, such as Carolyn Henley of 17200 Island Rd., were contacted to understand their feelings on the new development moving forward. Ms. Henley owns a home adjacent to the property, surrounded by crop lands, and expressed her concerns about the potential environmental impact

of the development.

“As a family, we do not object the development of the lands, and are sure that the environmental assessments will make every effort to protect the plants on our property,” said Ms. Henley.

“I’m glad to hear that the tree-line and drainage will be taken into consideration.”

Don Gordon, Scugog Township Director of Community Services, assured

the public that the environmental sensitivity of the site is of the utmost importance to the project’s developer, and that no more than 25 per cent of the land will be used by homes.

“Process-wise, the next step is for the proponents to go back and ensure everything is in line, followed by grading and drainage reports,” said Mr. Gordon.

“I wouldn’t expect to be reporting back on this process until early next year.

It’s been a long process, and we need to double check every step.”

Later, Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor questioned whether alternative solutions to allow more residential development have been considered by the Region, leading Mr. Anderson to state that the solution may ultimately lie with the expansion of an underground sewer pipe line into Uxbridge.

“You and I both know that the only other solution would be bringing the big pipe up from the south,” added Mr. Anderson. “I’m hoping we don’t have to go down that road.

But, if you want development, you need services.”

Mayor O’Connor strongly opposed such construction, arguing that it could potentially open the doors to urban sprawl.

“I will fight the big pipe coming to Uxbridge,” responded Mayor O’Connor. “That would mean continuos development from Stouffville to Uxbridge, and I don’t think that’s what our community is all about.”

Development in the Uxbridge area has also been hampered in recent years due to restrictions as part of the Oak Ridges

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“I can’t urge the residents of Uxbridge enough to go on our web site (www. durham.ca) and contribute their comments. I think we all know the good and bad of the Greenbelt Plan, and comments from local residents will be very important going forward as part of our recommendations as a Region,” Mr. Anderson added.

Mr. Anderson also addressed concerns from councillors regarding future representation from the three North Durham municipalities on regional council. Recently, there has been a movement from several South Durham municipalities to redistribute seats on regional council based on population. However, Mr. Anderson was confident that the three North Durham municipalities (Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog) will continue having two representatives apiece on regional council.

“Does regional council

have to be restructured?

Probably. Do seats have to be redistributed? Probably. Does it need to be downsized? Not necessarily,” said Mr. Anderson.

“But, no matter what you do, Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock always have to have six total votes. It would be very hard for anyone to convince me otherwise.”

Mr. Anderson also highlighted upcoming road projects in the township being undertaken this year by the Region’s Public Works Department.

According to Mr. Anderson, the Region will be rehabilitating the stretch between Conc. 5 and 6 on Sandford Rd. this year, as well as tendering work that will be carried out on Regional Rd. 39 next year. The Region has also allocated $600,000 for upcoming projects such as the Siloam Bridge replacement, and will invest $460,000 in traffic signals and guide rails at seven locations in Uxbridge Township, including the intersection of Conc. 7 and Durham Rd. 21.

With Durham Region celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014, Mr. Anderson invited all residents to the celebration on June 26 at Regional Headquarters on Rossland Rd. in Whitby.

“All of the Region’s residents should come and tour our facilities and enjoy a barbecue at this free event.”

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NORTH DURHAM PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd A very big thank you to all who supported us, by attending the Irwin Smith concert this past Friday night.

On Sunday May 10, at Port Perry United Church, the choirs will be presenting “Magical Moments from the Musicals” at 7:30 p.m., with guest artist Irwin Smith.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children or $25 for families, and are available from choir members or the church office.

Hopefully the warmer weather which is forecast to arrive, will allow us to visit Otter’s Greenhouse. Remember to mention and support either Prince Albert Church, Prince Albert Public School or

Scugog Christian School.

The May Panel meeting will be held in the Fellowship Room on Tuesday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. The May UCW meeting will be a pot luck luncheon. It is hoped that many of our former members and those who are shut in, will be joining with us on Wednesday May 14 at noon. We will be having a large Bake Sale and Outdoor Plant Sale on Saturday May 24, beginning at 8 a.m. at Prince Albert United Church.

The euchre winners at the Community Hall were Georgina Stiner, Connie Cloutier. Edna Hodgson, James Brass, Audrey Adams and Berniece Lawley.

BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly I have been writing this column long enough to know to be careful with lists. Sure enough, I left Fred Taylor’s name out of the list attending District 4 meeting. Sorry Fred.

The next fair Board meeting will be held next Wednesday, May 14, at the meeting room in the Town Hall Basement. Do try to attend.

Sympathy is extended to Mary and Wayne Horton and Jennifer on the passing of Mary’s Mom recently. Mary is slowly improving but is still in hospital in Toronto recovering from the effects of her fall in late winter.

On Thursday, May 15, another Fun Family Fitness evening will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., at the CCPS. Fitness instructors will be present to help everyone have fun. Try to take this in!

The Pineridge Garden Club Yard Sale will be on Saturday, May 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Nestleton Hall.

If you are 40 or older, and interested in a Ladies Lobball Fun League, call Sharon Mason at 905-986-1400 for more information. All the games are played in Seagrave on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m., from May until the end of August. Call Sharon soon if you are interested in playing this year.

Glad to report that Keith VanCamp is feeling better following an attack of pneumonia.

Farmers and gardeners are all feeling frustrated with the cold and wet weather delaying the planting season.

Many interesting travel stories were shared at the evening of travel at the United Church on Friday evening.

The winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Lawrence McLaughlin, Heidi Krieg, Elmo Gibson, Ellen Gibson, Lorna Edgerton, and Joyce Hawkins, low. Heidi had the most lone hands. The specials winners were Joyce Hawkins, Al Browness, Hazel Coates and Alvin Foster.

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SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C Le Saux-Ball This Saturday, May 10, is the 5th annual Water Awareness Walk in The Kawarthas, this year the lake that has been picked is Lake Scugog. Everyone is welcome to participate, it is a one day only walk, and food, water and snacks will be provided. Please wear good walking shoes, women are asked to wear long skirts.

The walk begins Saturday, at 6:30 a.m., with a traditional Water Ceremony, at Gaabibendaagzijig (The Cemetery On the First Nation) on Fralick’s Beach Rd. Scugog Island, for further info please contact Shirley Williams, elder and Water Walk Spokesperson by phone at 705-741-8298 or e-mail at: siwilliams@ trentu.ca to see the map of the route being walked please check out the web site at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ Nibi.Emosaawdamajig.

Please also note: The walk will occur on Island Rd. -from Pine Point to Seven Mile Island Rd., then will continue on from Seven Mile Island Rd. to Fralick’s Beach.

Call to worship was called by Rev. Michelle Hofman, a warm welcome went out to everyone who attended the service,

the message was “On the Road.”

Thank you goes out Doug and Susie Baird for providing the refreshments after the service at coffee hour.

A big thank you also goes out to the UCW for a very successful bake and craft sale We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated hard working ladies.

Roast Beef Dinner is Friday, May 23, at Scugog Island Community Hall, sponsored by the Stewards and UCW, at 5:00 p.m., and again at 6:15p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, $5 for children ages, and ages 5 and under free. For tickets please call Anna at 905-985-2911 or Betty Ann at 905-985-3863.

Also keep in mind Yard Sale at the Wilson Residence on June 7, at 40 Portview Rd. on Scugog Island.

Happy Birthdays this week goes out to: Marion Carter 7th, Landen Taylor-St Jean8th, Arin Luke, Shannon Powless9th Michael Bishop 10th, Taylor Ashkewe, Laura Colwell, and David Robidoux 11th of May. And Happy Birthday to anyone who may have been forgotten.

I can be reached at 905-985-7662 by phone or jc.lesaux@me.com by e-mail.

Wednesday, May 7 * McHappy Day at McDonald’s in Uxbridge and Port Perry. Throughout the day, $1 from each sale of a Big Mac, McCafe beverage or Happy Meal will go directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters North Durham. Local dignitaries and business owners will be on hand to help out. Come support BBBSND and bring your family or friends out for lunch, dinner or both!

The Uxbridge Historical Centre is holding its Annual General Meeting at 7 p.m., at the Museum schoolhouse, located at 7239 Conc. 6. Allan McGillvary will be speaking on Ward War 1 from a local perspective. All are welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served.

Friday, May 9 The Cannington Playgroup invites parents/caregivers of children up to six-years-old to join them for a free Ready Set Grow Information Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cannington Arena. Come for a cofee and learn about the child and family programs available in Brock Township with lots of free giveaways. For more information, please call Durham Farm and Family Resources at 905-862-3131 or visit www. durhamfamilyresources.org. * Ham Salad Supper at Wick Presbyterian Church at 6 p.m.

Adults $13, kids under 10 $5.

For tickets call 705-357-3705 or 705-357-1375. * Magical Moments from The Musicals at Port Perry United Church, presented by the Port Perry United Church Choir and featuring guest artist Irwin Smith. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for kids and $25 for a family. Come out and enjoy the many talents of the church choir with refreshments to follow.

Saturday, May 10 Adventure Car Rally Fundraiser for the Uxbridge Historical Centre. Take part in a fun driving adventure through Uxbridge Township visiting numerous attractions to answer questions and win prizes.

This is a Family/Team event, and promises to be exciting for all ages! Register by April 22 to be eligible for the Early Bird draw. For more information, and to download entry forms, visit www.uxbridgehis-

toricalcentre.com/CarRally or contact the Centre at 905852-5854 or e-mail museum@ town.uxbridge.on.ca. * Rotary Scrap Metal Day at Uxbridge Arena, collecting scrap metal and electronic equipment for recycling with proceeds to fund Rotary projects in the community.

Wednesday, May 14 The Churches of Uxbridge present the 4th Annual Prayer Breakfast at 7 a.m. at Mill Run Golf Club, featuring guest speaker Don Simmonds and music by Redemption. Ticket are $15 and are available at Blue Heron Books and Brian Evans Financial Services. For more information call 905-852-6703.

Saturday, May 17 Birding the Beaver River nature walk presented by the North Durham Nature Club.

Meet at 9 a.m. on Scugog line 12 near the rail line near Marsh Hill Rd. Bring binoculars, no dogs please and all are welcome. Contact Derek to register at 905-852-5432 or visit www.northdurhamnatureclub.com.

Friday, May 23 Beef Supper at the Scugog Island Hall, sponsored by The Stewards and UCW. Seatings at 5 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6 to 12, and free for those under 5. Call 905-985-2911 or 905-985-3863 for tickets.

Saturday, May 24 The Zephyr Library is holding their Bag Of Books For A Buck Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Zephyr Library. Donations will be accepted prior to the sale at 12200 Conc. 2. Call 905-475-5713 or e-mail bobjunearchibald@gmail.com for more information.

Wednesday, May 28 Algonquin Park Birds nature talk presented by the North Durham Nature Club at the Uxbridge Senior Centre, starting at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Ron Tozer has spent 25 years as a park naturalist in Algonquin Park and copies of his latest book will be available for sale. His talk will include such topics as habitat changes, migration timing changes relating to climate change and bird population declines.

Contact Derek to register at 905-852-5432 or visit www. n o r t h d u rh a m n a t u r e c l u b .

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Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May 31 Annual Seagrave United Church yard and bake sale, starting at 9 a.m. on the property of Len and Betty Somerville, 21300 Simcoe St. For more information, please call 905-985-2489.

Saturday, May 30 Petissimo gala benefit concert in support of the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog, at Town Hall 1873 in Port Perry. Call 905-985-8181 or visit www.TownHall1873.com for tickets to this elegant and entertaining evening of music.

Sunday, May 31 Trunk/Yard Sale at St. John’s Anglican Church in Blackstock from 9 a.m. to noon.

Thursday, June 5 Sandford United Church Pork Supper at the Sandford Community Centre from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for children between 6 and 12, with kids under 6 admitted free of charge.

Call 905-862-3684 for tickets.

Saturday, June 14 St. Andrews United Church in Sunderland is holding their Annual Yard and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Every Thursday * Sparks level of Girl Guides, Blackstock United Church, 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. info: 905-986-1803. * Guides level of Girl Guides, Blackstock United Church, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., info: 905986-1803. * Pathfinders level of Girl Guides, Blackstock United Church, 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. info: 905-986-1803. * Weekly Euchres Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Prince Albert Community Centre.

New players welcome. * Weekly euchre, Caesarea Hall, 7:30 p.m. * Pickleball, 9 a.m. - noon, Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry. * ‘Write Nite’, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Scugog Memorial Library, Port Perry, bring pen, paper info: 905-985-8359.

Every 2nd Thursday Bi-weekly bridge tournaments, starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Port Perry Villa, 15987 Simcoe St. For more information, call Debbie Armstrong at 905-985-3312.

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GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling No, I haven’t lost it! At Utica, I was surrounded by friends and enjoyed getting re-acquainted with former volleyball/basketball teammate, Kent Gerrow Farndale. It was at the Scugog First Nations Craft Show where I didn’t know a soul.

Our sympathies go out to the extensive Noble family on the death of Dave, especially sister Helen and Clarence Wilson, sons Wayne, Phil, Steven and families, brother Ron Noble, and Dave’s wife Doris Gilbert Noble.

The team of Don and Elaine Cordingley, daughter Laura Jack, niece Jennifer Asling Marshall and her girls, sister Faye Wildfong, along with several others, walked in Uxbridge during the annual MS Walk on Sunday. This has been a tradition since grandmother Ollie Barton walked the walk.

Kate Johnson, one if the organizers for the 100 anniversary of area Junior Farmers, reports that the attendance at Sandford Hall was good and all enjoyed the evening. Junior Farmers has been a very influential agricultural organization for all these years.

I’ve noticed that there is a new house going up on the 4th and another on the 7th - the rural population is growing!

Sunday was Holy Humour day but we were disappointed that special guest Tracy Treadlightly was unable to attend. Rev. Diane was sick and unable to fetch her, so Carol Johnson filled in to lead the service. Many good jokes and laughter were shared.

Rev. Diane’s illness meant the M&P committee will meet next Monday, ahead of Sanford Council meeting on Tuesday; Zephyr council meet May 17.

Zephyr UCW meets Thurs. for a potluck dinner; Sandford UCW meet May 29 (note date change from regular time).

On May 9, we are looking forward to our “Guess Who’s Coming to a Dinner” evening, hosts and guests as yet unknown. Another combined service takes place May 25, this time at Zephyr.

Remember that this coming Sunday is Mothers Day, or Christian Family Sunday, when times of service change -Zephyr at 9:30 a.m. and Sandford at 11 a.m.

SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short Sympathy from the Community to Len and Betty Somerville in the recent passing of Len’s brother, Glenn of Fenelon Falls.

Donna Sweetman has her granddaughter Skye visiting from British Columbia.

The Congregation was welcomed to the Sanctuary by Donna Wanamaker. Don Real welcomed Danny Reesor to the pulpit as our guest speaker this week. Happy Birthday was sung to Jane Pettinger.

Danny told the children how God wants them to be “good soil” and to pass their love on to family and friends. For the adults he explained the meaning of the mighty word – faith.

Our thanks to Don Real, Tara and Terry Bailey, Wendy Hudgins, Lori Cannon and Betty Lou Beacock for all their hard work in setting up the church web site.

Remember that for the month of May donations are being accepted for the Operation Scugog Food Bank. There is a box at the rear of the Sanctuary.

Please keep Rev. Paul, Sandy and Jen in your prayers, and also Marion Short who is in hospital.

The latest news on Martin Fisher is that he has completed his treatments in Toronto.

Happy Birthday to Colton Drew (May 7) and Happy Anniversary to Donna and John Kent (May 8).

Bible Study will be held on Thursday, May 8, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Kawartha Highlands Presbyterial UCW South Rally is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in Cannington.

There will be a Mens’ Breakfast on Saturday, May 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Coffee Hour will be held on Sunday, May 11, between 10:15a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 11, and will featur Speaker Darlene Hallet.

The next Out to Lunch will be on Tuesday, May 13, from noon until 1:30 p.m. On the menu is ham and scalloped potatoes, veggies, salads, home made

bread and fruit crisps.

Please remember to bring an item for the Operation Scugog Food Bank. Call Donna at 9858360 to reserve a seat and if a ride is required, call Don at 705-357-3871. Entertainment will be provided by Betty Lou. There is Congregational Meeting on Tuesday, May 13, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Kawartha Highlands Presbytery meets at the Queen Street United Church on Wednesday, May 21, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Once again Seagrave Church is fundraising with Otter Greenhouses from April 12 to June 8. When you purchase your spring and summer flowers at Otter’s, mention that you wish to have your purchase go towards the Seagrave Church Fundraiser.

If you have an item for this column, please contact mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com or call 985-9921.

From the school comes a huge thanks to everyone who supported The Trading Post meat fundraiser. Once again this was a huge success and they are thrilled! Please remember to pick up your meat Wednesday, May 14 or Thursday, May 15. If you cannot make these dates, The Trading Post will freeze your order for you. Thanks again!

Congrats to this week’s Sunshine winners; Lexie G., Wessen, Emily P. (J.K), Mike P.- Fantastic Work Kids!!

Glad to hear Ken Hunter is now home following surgery .

Need volunteer hours? Join the volunteers who help serve at Oshawa’s St. Vincent’s Soup Kitchen on the first Tuesday of each month with Greenbank’s team, or any day of the week for anyone interested in giving a helping hand to those in need.

Contact Doug Watson (905-852-7057) for more information, or to give four hours (2:30 to 6:30 p.m.) of time.

Congratulations to first-time Great Grandmother Helen Hadden with the arrival last week of “Finn”, infant son of Clarke and Katie Hadden of Toronto.

The annual Wick Presbyterian Church Supper, “Ham and Salad”, is this Friday, May 9, at 6 p.m. – one sitting only. A few tickets are available, so call 705-357-3704 before Friday. Cost $13 - adults, $5 - under 10 yrs.

A former Greenbanker, Glenn Somerville passed away April 29 at Fenlon Falls. Sympathy to brother Leneord and Betty of Seagrave, sister-in-law Isobel Somerville of Port Perry, and other family members, brothers John and Ralph, sister Mary Waller.

Glenn was predeceased by sister May Blakely and brother Lloyd.

On April 15, Patricia, wife of Bill McMillan passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Bill grew up in Greenbank, and when married, he and Pat lived in Uxbridge for some time. We remember the family at this time.

On Saturday, May 10, at 2:30 p.m., a reception to celebrate the life of the late Ross Real will be held at Greenbank United Church for family and friends. A private graveside service will be held that day.

Church News: Thanks to the Evening U.C.W. for coffee and muffins. Sunday greeters were Susan and Peter Duivesteyn, to a service led by guest speaker Danny Reesor and music director Larry Baguley.

Favorite hymns and a message of faith, trust, and belief, along with the choir’s lovely anthem “He”, were all part of the service.

The children sang “This Little Light of Mine” really well! Danny talked to them about planting seeds.

Happy birthday wishes were sung to Carla Puckrin, Mary Jean Till and Larry Baguley.

A good number enjoyed lunch, and stayed for the congregational meeting.

Next week’s service will be led by Darlene Hallet.

Please save your Canadian Tire Money in support of the July 14 Youth Canoe trip. A jar will be placed in the narthex for it.

A co-ordinator the August VIBE camp it needed. Please contact secretary Valerie 905-985-3586 if available.

The voice of North Durham

Thursday, May 8, 2014 • 7

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH 19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, May 11 10 a.m. Morning Service Rev. Michelle Hofman

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, May 11 Service at 10 a.m.

Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TAKING THE CAKE: Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier (left) congratulated Stephanie Tennant of Cakes by Stephanie at the Port Perry bake shop’s Grand Reopening on Saturday, April 19.

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This Week in

History 20 years ago

Shasta Barron, 7, receives a balloon with a response almost a years after she sent 20 balloons adrift with a note asking whoever finds it, to write how far it went.

The note was signed from New York state. * Greenbank Gamblers Fastball Club opens the 1994 season looking to defend their 1993 Oshawa City and District Championship title. * Durham X-L wrestlers finish season with two wins.

The kids team (11-12) and the Bantam team (13-14) both won gold. * Durham Board of Education increases tax by 1.8 per cent.

30 years ago

Steve London, 13, wins a trip to Halifax after placing first in R. H. Cornish Public School’s science fair.

40 years ago

Ratepayers meeting saw majority vote in support of the Save the Town Hall committee to restore and turn Town Hall into a cultural centre as well as a summer theatre. * Student aid programs receive increase support from Minister of Colleges and Universities, James A. C. Auld.

The aid was upped to $39.4-million from $36-million the previous year. * Ontario Hydro raised its rates by 15 per cent.

50 years ago

Mailing rates reduced for those who wish to send newspapers, or periodicals, to Canadians serving in the Armed Forces overseas.

1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Peter Lackmanec MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m.

SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday May 11, 10 a.m.

Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome.

(905) 982-2064 or newsongadmin@powergate.ca

PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m.

Mid-week programs for youth and adults!

14480 Old Simcoe Rd. (Between 7A and Prince Albert) 905-985-9307 hopechurch@powergate.ca www.hopeforportperry.ca

A PLACE OF HOPE!

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,

Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net Tuesday Youth Meeting and “HEARTBEAT” after school program Friday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Revival Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES

UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com Sunday, May 11 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

70 Toronto St. North Uxbridge Father John Duffy Mass Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.

Confessions Saturday 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

For Mass through the week call office 905-852-6944

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

(Anglican Church of Canada)

Minister Rev. John Anderson

266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com Sunday, May 11

Fourth Sunday of Easter 10:00 am Morning Prayer Sunday School and Nursery available

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, May 11 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

A contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment.

Staff: Dr. Fred Penney, Lead Pastor Brenna Cruickshank, Children’s Ministry Director 1680 Reach Street. - 905-985-4441 website: www.emmanuelcc.ca Emmanuel Community Church: ‘Reaching up to God; Reaching out to our Community,’

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, May 11

Guest Speaker - Darlene Hallet

Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Service May 11 - Mother’s Day

Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 a.m. Service

New website: www.seagrave-church.com

Everyone is Welcome Children’s Time with Services

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

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EDITORIAL Thank the troops April is shaping up to be a proud month for local veterans, with a pair of community events planned to pay tribute to the members of our armed forces.

On Friday, May 9, Uxbridge and Port Perry will both be marking National Day of Honour to mark the end of our country’s military mission in Afghanistan and recognize the contributions of the brave men and women who served overseas.

At 1 p.m., ceremonies will be held at the Cenotaph in each municipality to mark the occasion, with a national moment of silence planned for 1:30 p.m.

As well, later in the month, a grand showing of appreciation will take place in Uxbridge as part of ‘Uxbridge Thanks Our Troops’ which will feature a parade leaving the arena and ending at Elgin Park, where the pinnacle of the day will be a ‘Living Support Ribbon’ featuring those in attendance wearing red ‘Uxbridge Thanks Our Troops’ tshirts and photographed from the sky, with copies of the photo distributed to Canadian Forces bases around the globe.

To celebrate these great events, Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor recently challenged local residents to further show their support by flying the Canadian flag in front of their homes and businesses in honour of all of those who serve our country so valiantly.

The Standard likewise urges all local residents to support our troops by attending these events and proudly flying the Canadian flag.

Our troops do so much for all of us as Canadians and these planned tributes are an excellent way to honour them.

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Huck says thanks to the community

Praise for Port Perry Hospital To the Editor,

To the Editor, I can assure you that the 2014 12th Annual Uxbridge “Huck Finn” Youth Fishing day was once again a tremendous success!

Despite the early morning rain and a somewhat challenging cool day families once again came out en masse, participated in the parade and had an outstanding day fishing.

This year we gave out over 1,000 loot bags, served up 1,100 hot dogs and 1,000 cups of McDonalds coffee - all for free! Everywhere you looked there were smiling faces on kids, moms, dads and grandparents. Plenty of fish were caught (winner was a 17” trout) and everyone went home happy.

Many thanks to all of our partners for your contribution to our event. We are very reliant on our event partners to help us make this such a successful event year after year.

Pat “Huck” Higgins Chair, Uxbridge “Huck Finn” Youth Fishing Day

As a former Kinsman, I remember the fundraising events for our hospital. The effort was beneficial, but after my Easter stay at the hospital, I’ve realized that our community needs to be more appreciative of the excellent nurses and staff that care for us. The next time that you are considering a worthwhile donation, I encourage all of you to think back to your last hospital admittance, the dated building that needs renovated and be utmost thankful that

you have a local hospital that can take care of most of our needs, and make it a generous one!

Thanks to Julie, Danielle, and Jenna (just to name a few nurses whose names I still remember), as me being a difficult patient an understatement, my donation will hopefully will make your jobs a little easier.

My gratitude and appreciation for your team being ‘Angels of Mercy.’

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Prayer Breakfast - May 14 DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: The fourth annual Uxbridge Prayer Breakfast returns next week with organizers hoping to continue to bring together municipal leaders, emergency service professionals, education and business leader, service clubs and neighbours in the community.

The Prayer Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, May 14, at Mill Run

Golf and Country Club, with doors opening at 6:45 a.m., and breakfast being served at 7 a.m.

This year, the guest speaker will be Uxbridge’s own Don Simmonds. For the past four years, Mr. Simmonds has served as CEO of Crossroads Television and has earned the reputation of a serial entrepreneur through his involvement with over 20 new business ventures over the past 30 years.

As well, Mr. Simmonds

is highly active in the community, and serves as Head Coach of the Uxbridge SS Tigers Varisty Hockey program.

The morning will also feature the music of Redemption, a talented local band.

Tickets for the Prayer Breakfast are $15 per person, and can be purchased at Blue Heron Books or Brian J. Evans Financial Services. For more information on the event, e-mail uxbridgeprayerbreakfast@ gmail.com.

Scugog Island clean-up effort SCUGOG: Ducks Unlimited Canada is inviting the community to join them for a beautification project this weekend on Scugog Island.

Starting at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 10, Ducks Unlimited Canada will be holding their second annual ‘Enjoy the Land, Leave No Trace Scugog Island Clean-up’ at the north shore of Scugog Island.

Once again, the group is asking local residents to join them in the proj-

ect which will serve to clean up the wetlands and onshore garbage of the boat launch on the crown land at the north shore of the Island.

Ducks Unlimited asks that those particpating simply arrive wearing proper attire for being outside, and they will provide the rest.

For more information, and to register contact Ducks Unlimited via e-mail at OshawaDUC@outlook.com.

Raglan Pits party crashed NORTH DURHAM: Officers from DRPS’ East Division attended Raglan Pits in Clarington over last weekend to educate young people and enforce trespassing laws on these private lands.

A total of 21 Provincial Offence Notices were issued

on Saturday and Sunday night for Trespassing – Enter Premises When Entry is Prohibited. On both nights, three separate bonfires were located. The officers issuing the PONs also spoke to those on the scene about the land, which some people believe are public property and

available for use.

The Raglan Pits are owned by a private company. And although they are often used by people holding bonfires and riding all-terrain vehicles, these actions are illegal unless permission is given by the land owners.

O’Toole talks Ontario budget BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Just hours before the Ontario Liberal Party released it’s new budget plan, which triggered a vote of non-confidence from the Ontario NDP and began a race to the polls - Durham MPP John O’Toole held a meeting to speak on the budget, on Friday, May 2.

“This [budget] is already very leftleaning, the Liberals expect a balanced budget by 2018 - but there are no details on how they’ll make it happen,” said MPP O’Toole.

The key points of the presentation, led by financial advisors from Collins Barrow Chartered Accountants and Brian Callery of The Callery Group, covered numerous topics, including public transit, Kathleen Wynne’s new pension plan, and pay for government-sector employees.

The resounding message of the Progressive Conservative’s presentation was “even if we’re in a slowly growing economic period, we remain $12 Billion underwater.

There’s too much focus on fixing past mistakes, and not enough on moving forward,” according to MPP O’Toole.

Historically-increasing wages for public-sector employees was one of the hot issues adressed by the party - who held firm that wages should be examined, to allow for money to be put towards Ontario’s increasing $12 Billion deficit.

“The CEO of Ontario Power Generation makes $1.5 Million per year, and he doesn’t even get his hands dirty,” said MPP O’Toole. “It’s time to realize that Ontario has one of the highest unemployment rates, while government workers suck up every extra dime.”

MPP O’Toole stressed that government workers should have their wages frozen, not slashed, and that the higher eschelons of management need reassesment.

The budget meeting also addressed

The Saga of Uncle B and Wonder Mountain One of the first words a journalist becomes aquainted with is ‘free.’ Due to people seeking positive press, we’re often given free tickets, swag, pens, coffee, and access to things like concerts and sporting events. My Standard media pass has even taken me through the wire at concerts in Toronto, and even convinced children I’m a cardcarrying secret agent.

This past Saturday, I was excited to see an e-mail from Canada’s Wonderland - an invitation to Media Day 2014, the soft-opening when certian company employees, seasons pass holders, and notepad toting reporters are invited in. Complete with unrestricted access to rides, I could bring three more people with me.

Jordie and I loaded up my neices, Olivia and Leah, and hoped to beat the rain so that we could have some fun.

While hiking through an amusement park in a rain storm with a four-year-old and a seven-year-old in tow sounds problematic - the girls turned out to be troopers. Even when I swore they would start turning blue, they wanted to line up and ride ‘just one more time, Uncle B!’ Children have an uncanny ability to turn ‘one more’ into an infinite loop - Uncle B got very dizzy on the teacups and had to tag out with Aunt Jordie.

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We started our journey on the Swan Lake boat ride, luckily for us, they wanted something a little faster next. After a run in with life-sized Snoopy and Charlie Brown, I was hit with waves nostalgia and confusion as we saw the rides from when I was knee-high to a grasshopper - except they had all been given a coat of paint and a brand new sign. The Wild Thornberry’s coconut ride was now Charlie Brown’s Pumpkin Patch - thanks to careful rebranding.

I suppose I should squeeze an actual review of the park in here. Since the new 4D adventure ‘Wonder Mountain’s Guardian’ was non-operational, I’ll say that the park is pretty well the same as your remember it, aside from the need for a fresh coat of paint.

It seems to be that Wonderland is focusing on revamping the legacy coasters and big-ticket items, rather than improving image as a whole. Still, I’m excited to come back in the summer and slay a dragon, regardless of how the facades look.

Once we had ridden everything at least twice, and got stuck at the top of the child-sized ferris wheel when the rain decided to go torrential, we dried off as much as we could manage and watched the girls hoover down

growing concerns around the expanded Canada Pension Plan, which the Liberal Party will put into place as a mandatory contribution on pay cheques.

“Since modern companies outsource and contract their work, no one is paying into C.P.P. and there’s a huge amount of legacy pensioners,” said MPP O’Toole. “If you’re under 30-years-old, this new payroll-tax is going to kill you by forcing you to pay for your parent’s generation.”

In regards to the recent disparity among large manufacturing companies becoming ‘top-heavy’, MPP O’Toole said “Everyone gripes about corporations taking too much, and getting too many tax breaks - keep in mind that if car manufcaturer doesn’t have a reserve of cash, they’ll lay off everyone at the first sniff of a downturn. We need to strengthen our companies, and bear through it until we can stop the outsourcing.”

On a more local scale, MPP O’Toole said he is concerned about Provincial downloading onto municipalities in Durham, while money is spent in the Region of York.

In the future, he expressed concern for youth who can’t afford University, and the career options that may not be available to them without educational support.

“People can’t pay their taxes when they don’t have any money and make minimun-wage,” said MPP O’Toole. “It’s time to stop squeezing everyone dry, and the invest in getting our young people in on the ground-floor for the growing technology, software and arts markets.”

In closing, the budget group explained that while they don’t have all the answers, they definitely have a lot of questions for the Liberal Party.

An emergency Provincial election has been scheduled for June 12, and will determine which political party gains power, and inherets the current issues facing Ontarians.

Up All Knight Shoot First, Ask Later DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard @darrylknight

an extra-large pizza. I miss the days when I had to finish their food, and they didn’t slyly reach over and take my crust.

Worrying that Olivia would be upset when she wasn’t tall enough to ride Leah’s favourite coaster - I saved the day by spinning and throwing her around like a rocket ship. Hanging a four-year-old upside down by her feet while shouting ‘Turbulence!’ is a surefire way to get smiles and shocked looks.

With the sky growing dark and the rain turning to lightning, it was time to make the drive back home.

Jordie and I happily fulfilled our aunt and uncle duty of pumping the kids full of sugar and pizza, and then swiftly handing them back to their parents.

All in all, a great day at Canada’s Wonderland - carrying my little neices around and hearing their shreiks of joy was more entertaining than Behemoth and Leviathan combined.

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Well Read AN IMMORAL PROPOSAL

by Jennifer B. Graham She is from a lower socio economic family, leaving school at sixteen to work as a clerk in a factory. He is from an affluent educated background, raised in the leafy suburbs of South Africa. Could it work? Would it last? Not likely! Throughout her fragmented life, coupled with being both non-black and non-white Graham has struggled to find a place to belong. Her quest to carve out her version of an orderly world is exacerbated by the love of a man, a white man, who dared to propose marriage in 1974 during the height of apartheid. In the name of love this self-proclaimed global nomad leaves her home and family at nineteen, she marries, then travels and lives in England, New Zealand, USA, and Canada. After earning her degree in communication/print journalism from the University of Mobile, Alabama, USA, in 2001, Graham wrote feature articles and profiles for various publications.

“An Immoral Proposal” her first book is an emotional journey of a childhood in a hostile land by a girl who is legally classified as a “Coloured” - officially defined by the apartheid government as a “person who fails to pass for white.” It is a story of forbidden love that breaks boundaries and crosses boarders to escape racial prejudices of the majority of a generation.

STILL DANCING

by Kathleen M. Martin “Still Dancing” is an inspiring memoir told from a caregivers perspective. During her beloved husband’s battle with cancer of the tongue his ability to speak and eat are no longer manageable, and Kathleen Martin dances through roles of being wife: lover, partner, helpmate, and caregiver for two and a half years.

This love story tenderly takes readers on a journey of hope, disappointment, resentment, tenderness, and friendship. At times it will just cut right through you as Martin honestly bears the living torture during her darkest hours. Life doesn’t come with a manual, and grieving has to be endured and experienced to be understood. But what about the caregiver? The loved one who stands by through thick and thin: good times and bad, sickness and in health, what support does she receive when her world is crumbling and she is expected to remain strong and optimistic for everyone else’s sake. Martin hadn’t considered writing her experience until volunteering at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The staff asked her to do a presentation, insisting, “We don’t do enough for the caregivers.” So she took a year long course with mentor Susan Reynolds called, “A Novel Approach to Memoir” which provided the foundation for this deep touching story that needed to be told.

IN THE LAND OF THE WHITE PINE

by Thelma J. James Recognized for her decades of social work and volunteer efforts with awards including a “Citizenship Award from the Ontario Government”, when her professional life ended in 2002 Thelma James found herself sifting through a collection of notes she had gathered over the years. She took writing courses, and later joined The Writers’ Community of Durham Region in order to capture her parents and grandparents stories.

In 1896 the Peevers family was lured to Canada from Ireland by a promise of free land.

With ten children they travelled by horse and sleigh and oxcart from the Ottawa Valley to the Lake Nippissing, North Bay area. James recalls how the Government of Canada sought and solicited manpower to cut vast quantities of white pine used to build the Rideau Canal, ships, and masts as this particular pine-tar is waterproof. Second youngest of twelve children James says this book is “The fortitude, faith and foibles of the Peevers of Commanda,” and ponders how her mother and grandmother survived many long winters alone as their husbands worked away in camps. She reminisces about going to school by dog team, and brings old family tales alive with spirit, wit, and vibrant description. An engaging and enchanting pleasure to read, visit: www.landofwhitepine.com

STEVE JOBS

by Walter Isaacson “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” This is my favourite inspirational quote from Apple Computer genius and icon Steve Jobs. He has a brilliant futuristic mind that has challenged and manipulated science, math, and electronics from an early age. Jobs believed that the best way to create value in the twenty-first century was to connect creativity with technology, so he built a company where leaps of imagination were combined with remarkable feats of engineering. Driven by demons his tale is instructive and cautionary, filled with lessons about character, leadership, and values.

After more than forty interviews bestselling biography author, Walter Isaacson gives us a well rounded full scope on Steve Jobs in this engaging story of a vivacious personality and original entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. This great book is anything but time wasted.

Well Read Books

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The opening weekend of the CASC-Ontario regional race calendar generally sets the tone for the upcoming season, offering an early indication of what teams and drivers will drive away with a championship in late September. And, if the 64th Annual BEMC Spring Trophy Races, run last weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, told us anything, it is that this year will be a truly unpredictable experience.

Despite that generalization of the weekend’s events, one driver in particular stood out as a potential championship candidate due to his overall series domination.

Missouri’s Tristan DeGrand kicked off the 2014 Toyo Tires F1600 Championship chase with twin victories last weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park. DeGrand and his title rivals will be returning to CTMP on Victoria Day weekend for the opening two rounds of the inter-provincial F1600 Super Series.

J. WALLY NESBITT The Standard Tristan DeGrand is beginning his second full season on the Toyo Tires F1600 Championship tour, the Eureka, Missouri resident having claimed the runner-up position in the final 2013 standings.

Determined to move up the F1600 ladder, DeGrand opened his title chase by capturing the pole positions for both of the weekend’s 22-minute contests, bettering his nearest rival, 17 year-old Chase Pelletier by a jawdropping 3.046 seconds in Saturday morning’s fullwet qualifying session.

“I raced karts for two

years in Europe. Every race there seemed to be in the wet,” laughed DeGrand.

By starting on the front row, DeGrand had an unobstructed track in front of him and the driver of the #93 Exclusive Autosport Spectrum took full advantage of the grid placing in each race to launch into an early, and ultimately unbeatable, lead.

Saturday’s opening round was slowed by a four lap, full course caution that eliminated DeGrand’s ten-second advantage. However, once again under green flag conditions, the series

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sophomore was able to pull a gap of 4.578 seconds over Pelletier at the checkered flag.

Sunday’s race proved to be even more impressive, as in the 15 lap contest, DeGrand cruised to his second victory of the weekend, crossing the stripe 14.456 seconds in front of his Exclusive Autosport teammate Max Hanratty.

“I was pushing probably harder than I should have, but I was running a pace I felt comfortable with,” explained DeGrand. “I lost my ear buds early in the race, which was probably a good thing. That way I couldn’t hear my team telling me to slow down!”

In a wild, last lap, last corner three-wide scramble, Georgetown teenager Craig Willis pipped the #92 Spectrum 014 of Port Hope’s Jeffery Kingsley by .241 seconds to claim the final step of the podium.

The Toyo Tires F1600 Championship will be in action in two weeks, as part of the CTMP Victoria Day SpeedFest. This event will feature the Ontario-based teams vying against Quebec’s Formula Tour 1600 competitors in the opening twin rounds of the F1600 Super Series.

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Eng vying for mayor’s seat DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: And then there were three.

The race for Mayor of Uxbridge Township now features three candidates, after former Ward 2 Councillor Ted Eng officially filed his nomination papers last week.

Born and raised in Uxbridge Township, Eng has remained active in the community after losing to Jack Ballinger in his bid to become Regional Councillor in 2010, as the owner of Teddy’s Organic Market in downtown Uxbridge.

According to a recent press release, Mr. Eng believes “it’s imperative that Uxbridge secures revenue sources by actively seeking out revenue streams to provide

the area with resources to maintain and expand its infrastructure.”

As well, Mr. Eng stated that he is commited to “implementing a common sense approach to budgeting and financing which will not entail slashing budgets blindly, rather taking a sensible, informed and thoughtful approach.”

Local residents can connect with Mr. Eng throughout his campaign by visiting his web site, www.tedengformayor.com and by e-mailing info@ tedengformayor.com.

As of press time, the only positions on council still seeking candidates for the Oct. 27 election are Regional Councillor and Ward 4 Councillor.

Nominations will be accepted at the township’s Clerks Department until Friday, Sept. 12.

COMMUNITY LIVING MONTH TAKES FLIGHT: (From left) Blair Graham, Robert Anthony, Mayor Chuck Mercier, Grant St. Pierre, Krista Risdahl and Carol Hunt raised the Community Living Flag at Scugog Town Hall to officially kick off May as Community Living Month in North Durham. A number of events are planned throughout May to mark the numerous local contributions of Community Living.

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Wells Hick a rising star on the volleyball court DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Port Perry’s Wells Hick feels that there is unfinished business for the Durham Attack U18 volleyball team as they head to the National Volleyball Championships in Edmonton later this month.

On Sunday, April 27, Hick captained the Attack to its first provincial championship in club history, as the club went undefeated with a record of 10-0 at the Provincial Championships in Waterloo. The U18 Attack will now be looking to improve on a fourth place finish at the National Championships last year.

Hick told The Standard that he believes that the experience of competing at Nationals last year played a key role in the club’s success this year.

“Being there and having been on that stage really showed what it takes to win it all,” Hick told The Standard. “With the way our team has played this year, I think we have a good shot at winning a national championship.”

Hick’s volleyball career began in Grade 4 at S.A. Cawker Public School in Port Perry, where he learned under Coach Phil Ovsenek. Under Coach Ovsenek’s leadership, Hick’s volleyball skills blossomed and he began focusing more of his energy on the court.

“Like most, I originally played hockey as my main sport,” Hick explained. “With Coach Ovsenek, I pretty much engrossed myself in volleyball and saw that it could lead to bigger things.”

In Grade 7, Hick began playing volleyball with the Durham Attack against players a year older. He continued to excel at the school level as well, and in Grade 8, Hick led the way as the S.A. Cawker Eagles captured a Durham Elementary school championship.

Moving to Port Perry HS,

Hick continued to dominate the court, helping the Rebels to capture a Junior Boys LOSSA Championship as setter in Grade 9, and being narrowly defeated in the LOSSA Senior Boys gold medal game in Grade 10.

The past two years, Hick has captained the Rebels to backto-back LOSSA Senior Boys Championships under coach Gord Baxter. Two years ago, the Rebels placed fifth at the OFSAA Championships.

Now in Grade 12, Hick has been active with in a variety of sports aside from volleyball over his four years at PPHS, including stints with the rugby and basketball teams.

“I think that having other sports helped me become a better player,” Hick said. “I think it could be boring for young kids focusing on one sport all the time, and now I have the experience from other sports that carries over into volleyball now that it’s my primary focus.”

A standout student in the classroom as well, Hick has been on the Honour Roll in each of his four years at Port Perry HS, and currently maintains a 91 per cent average.

Although he was recruited by various schools from North Carolina to Missouri to Illinois, Hick will stay somewhat close to home as he heads to the University of Toronto next year, competing with the Varsity Blues in the highly competitive OUA volleyball circuit while attending the Rotman School of Management in the Commerce program.

“A big factor in my decision to not go the NCAA route was that the schooling at U of T was on par or better with the schools in the US, and that was really important to me, since school comes first,” Hick said.

“As well, the volleyball at the CIS is approaching the level of the NCAA, so I felt that I could get an equal or better experience staying in Ontario.

“My family has also been very supportive throughout my volleyball career, and they’ll be able to attend a lot of my games with me playing at U of T.” As well, Hick hopes to combine his excellence in academics and athletics once his university experience is complete.

“I’ll be taking Mandarin at U of T, and hopefully I can marry the two worlds by playing professional volleyball in China or Korea after graduation and be part of a growing business sector in that part of the world.”

Before he can begin school in the fall, Hick will be busy this summer trying out for the U19 Provincial team, and hopes to graduate to the Junior National Team when he turns 21, with an ultimate goal of one day competing at the Olympics.

“The Olympics would be the pinnacle for me. I know it would take an unbelievable amount of hard work and dedication to get there, but it would be an unbelievable honour to represent Canada.”

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The Standard scoreboard LOSSA TIER 1 SR. BOYS RUGBY Results St. Stephen 0 @ Port Perry 42 Uxbridge 54 @ Sinclair 0 Ajax @ Uxbridge Port Perry @ O’Neill Upcoming Games Friday, May 9 - 2 p.m.

Port Perry @ Maxwell Heights Monday, May 12 - 4 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Port Perry Thursday, May 15 - 2p.m.

Port Perry @ Wilson LOSSA SENIOR GIRLS RUGBY Results St. Mary 0 @ Uxbridge 65 Port Perry 12 @ St. Stephen 12 Upcoming Games Wednesday, May 7 - 2 p.m.

GL Roberts @ Port Perry Pine Ridge @ Uxbridge Monday, May 12 - 2 p.m.

Uxbridge @ All Saints Wednesday, May 14 - 2 p.m.

Port Perry @ O’Neill LOSSA TIER 1 JR. BOYS RUGBY Results Uxbridge 17 @ Sinclair 17 Ajax @ Uxbridge Upcoming Games Monday, May 12 - 2 p.m.

Uxbridge @ St. Stephen @ PPHS

LOSSA JUNIOR GIRLS RUGBY Results Port Perry 12 @ St. Stephen 15 Upcoming Games Wednesday, May 7 - 3 p.m.

GL Roberts @ Port Perry Pine Ridge @ Uxbridge Monday, May 12 - 3 p.m.

Uxbridge @ All Saints Wednesday, May 14 - 3 p.m.

Dunbarton @ Uxbridge Port Perry @ O’Neill LOSSA 4A SR GIRLS SOCCER Results Uxbridge @ Sinclair All Sanist 5 @ Uxbridge 0 Uxbridge @ Ajax Upcoming Games Thursday, May 8 -9 a.m.

Wilson @ Uxbridge LOSSA 4A JR GIRLS SOCCER Results Uxbridge @ Sinclair All Saints 0 @ Uxbridge 0 Upcoming Games Thursday, May 8 - 2 p.m.

Wilson @ Uxbridge Tuesday, May 13 - 3 p.m.

Maxwell Heights @ Uxbridge

LOSSA MIDGET BOYS RUGBY Results Uxbridge 17 @ Sinclair 0 Port Perry 31 @ Maxwell Heights 0 Port Perry @ O’Neill Ajax @ Uxbridge Upcoming Games Monday, May 12 - 3 p.m.

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Julia Schell eludes a St. Mary (Pickering) Monarchs tackler, but not the puddle as the Uxbridge SS Tigers Senior Girls rugby team rolled to a 65-0 victory in LOSSA action in Uxbridge on Wednesday, DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard April 30.

What is a Slip and Fall?

In Ontario, the Occupier’s Liability Act holds that a person who has responsibility for and control over the condition of their property (the occupier) owes a duty to take reasonable care to see that persons entering on the premises, and the property brought on the premises by those persons, are reasonably safe while on the premises. If the occupier of the property fails to take reasonable care of their occupants, they can be found “negligent”, and accordingly, must compensate their occupants for injuries suffered as a result of their failure to take reasonable care. If you slip on a patch of ice or snow, slippery floor, or unstable flooring without any sign or warning, you may have a claim against the property manager if you sustained injuries as a result of your fall.

How Long Do You Have to Sue? In Ontario, there is a general limitation period of 2 years. What that means is that you have two years from the date of your fall to sue the person or corporation in charge of the property on which you fell and injured yourself. This rule is different when the property is owned by a municipality. When you fall and become injured on property that belongs to the city, you have 10 days to notify the city that a lawsuit will be filed against them. If you fail to notify the city of the potential action against them, you may be barred from suing.

What You Should Do Uxbridge Arena was buzzing with activity over the weekend as the Bonner Boys held their 11th annual charity hockey tournament, which had 32 teams competing in six divisions. The Bonner Boys estimate that they raised $10,000 for local causes over the three-day tournament.

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More socially withdrawn, you will want to spend more time by yourself.

GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Your friendships are changing, old friends are leaving your life to make room for new ones. The goals you are formulating today are far different from the objectives you had in the past.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you learn to be a team player in the business world, it will be easier to get the support of people in positions of authority. Showcase your talents for the world to see. Your negotiating skills are extremely strong.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Enjoy a pleasant respite from the daily grind. Celebrate an engagement or wedding or plan a special event. People will naturally respond to your warm and friendly attitude. Pamper yourself a bit.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): If you meet a significant other, try to manage the intensity of the relationship. Do not allow inner insecurities, such as jealously or possessiveness to surface. If you are having relationship problems, see a counsellor.

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LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Give someone a hug and get one back. Express feelings of love, beauty and tenderness to your lover, friends and family. All of your relationships will benefit from your good mood. Singles should speed date.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Improve your state of wellness by making positive nutritional changes and establishing a regular exercise routine. Avoid over-indulgenece in sugars and sweets. Romance with a co-worker is a possibility.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will exude more confidence during this positive Venus cycle. Participate in enjoyable activities and have loads of fun! Take your children to Canada’s Wonderland. Enjoy an evening at a casino.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Create a comfortable home in which to retreat. You will particularly enjoy entertaining at home.

Invite friends over for a home cooked dinner. Some Capricorns will find that this is a time of healing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Now that the weather is warmer, invite friends and neighbours for a backyard barbeque. Go shopping for a new vehicle. Join a public speaking club and develop your speaking ability.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): This month, you could receive additional funds you do not have to earn. They will come through some other means. If you evaluate your value system, you may find that what was important in the past does not matter as much

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ROSS FREDERICK REAL On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at the Markham Stouffville Hospital, at age 81. Ross Real of Greenbank, beloved husband of Mary (nee Till). Loving father of Dawn and her husband David Chambers of Bethany, Kim Knight (Paul) of Port Perry and Rod Real (Karen) of Greenbank. Loved grandfather of Robin (Jordan), Emily, Michael (Chantele), Amanda (Rodney) and Jacob and great grandfather of Leland and Addison. Dear brother of Betty and her husband Willie Stone (deceased) and Don Real (deceased) and his wife Marie (deceased) and brother-in-law of Glen Till and his wife Mary Jean. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. A Private Graveside Service will be held at the Bethel Cemetery in Greenbank. Relatives and friends are invited to the Greenbank United Church on Saturday, May 10th, 2014 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. for a time of fellowship in memory of Ross. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) to the Greenbank United Church Memorial Fund or the charity of your choice. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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Invited by his daughter Vanessa, a former S.A. Cawker student, and Meghan Marquis, S.A. Cawker art teacher and niece in-law to the artist - Mr. Campbell wanted to teach masking and fine line techniques to the group of art students.

“It’s tons of fun and I’m learning a lot,” said Nathan Benns, a Grade eight student. “We’ve worked with watercolours before, but learning how to get barns and buildings just right is tricky.”

Mr. Campbell said that he teaches numerous group classes, and that children are his favourite. “They’ve all got such creativity, I love working with a blank canvas.”

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Annie Jr. rocks S.A. Cawker

LEAPING LIZARDS!: There were 44 students involved in the performance as students at S.A. Cawker PS presented their rendition of the extremely wellknown play ‘Annie’ on Wednesday, April 30.

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Drum Extravaganza on May 14 SCUGOG: Students in North Durham will be drumming up a storm on Wednesday, May 14, with an astounding show of rhythm.

Over 500 students will join together at Scugog Arena to celebrate their hard work and dedication over the past year.

This is the seventh year of the Ron Cross Random Acts of Rhythm - Drum Extravaganza, and promises to be the biggest and most exciting gathering from all areas of education in Durham Region.

This non-competitive, inclusive and collabora-

tive expression of imagination, creativity and rhythm will celebrate the cooperation of young people of all abilities in a safe, peaceful and inspiring environment.

Audience members are welcome to attend, free of charge, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Let us cook for Mom this weekend!

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Mark Ekins saturday may 10th

Robin Ottolini Thursday may 15th

Open Mic with Bodan saturday may 17th Rynheart with special guests New Morning Cavalry

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