Flyin High - Focus on Scugog

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FOCUS
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on
cugog
JUNE 2013
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Flyin
High
See inside this issue
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contents
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Return Of The Classics
Cruisin’ Classic car club begins
its weekly show ‘n shine.
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Flyin’ High
Local man earns his pay jumping
from planes to take pictures.
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Thumbs
Rating local events and decisions
with a thumb ‘up’ or ‘down’.
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Keeping Our Kids Safe
Local crossing guards provide a
lifeline for kids heading to school.
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Go Karting
Closest thing to NASCAR racing for
young race enthusiasts.
JUNE 2013
FOCUS
on Scugog
Volume 8 - Number 3
Published by Observer Publishing of Port Perry
188 Mary Street - Port Perry,
Unit 201 - L9L 1A2
Phone: 905-985-8585
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Baubles, Bangles & Beads
Kim Price moulds historic treasures
into one-of-a-kind jewellery.
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Then And Now
Tour of Scugog’s lagoon system
is an odourless experience.
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What’s Up Scugog!
Entertainment and events taking
place in Scugog Township.
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Travelon
Adventures with our world
traveller Jonathan van Bilsen.
PUBLISHER / EDITOR......... J. Peter Hvidsten
OFFICE / ADV. MGR.............MaryAnn Fleming
ADVERTISING.................................Tracy Souch
PRODUCTION...........................Arlene Walker
FREELANCE WRITERS................ Paul Arculus,
Jonathan van Bilsen, Karen Stiller,
Lynn Campbell, Scott Mercer
ACCOUNTING....... Judy Ashby, N. Hvidsten
email: [email protected]
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Mailbox
Dear Focus...
Promotion helped double sales
Dear Editor
The article in the May issue of Focus on Scugog,
helped to promote the Greenbank Lions Fertilizer Sales
and the Scrap Metal and E-Waste Collection was an
outstanding promotion for our community fund-raising
activities.
The publicity resulted in the Greenbank Lions lawn
and garden sales doubling from other years. We also
met many supporters helping us to generate money to
provide services for several local needs in Scugog.
As always your magazine provides an extremely
positive and effective venue for many businesses and
events in our township.
Larry Doble, president
Greenbank Lions Club
Regatta organizers looking for help
Dear Editor
I am one of the organizers of the 85th annual Lake
Scugog Regatta in Caesarea, and hope that you will be
able to support us in our search for help of all kinds.
Once again this year we are looking for support from
both the public and local businesses for the regatta in
the form of: (1) help on the weekend of the regatta, setup, running events, etc. (2) donations of cash or prizes.
(3) planning the schedule of events, new ideas, marketing etc.
We also now have a Facebook page for anyone
who can help to get in touch, (www.facebook.com/
LakeScugogRegatta?ref=stream) and would love to see
photos from past regattas.
This year’s regatta will take place in Caesarea from
Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 5 with all the fun
and events the community has enjoyed for 85 years.
For information or to volunteer, please contact me at
www.makeityours.ca or call 905-986-4016.
Helen Ireda
Caesarea
our cover
This month’s exceptional cover
comes courtesy of Dave Hatherley
of Seagrave, who is a photographer
for the Canadian Sky-Diving team.
In this picture, Dave captured eight
members of the team as they descended over Palm Island in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.
See story on page 8.
Photo David Hatherly
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Thumbs up to nursing home staff
When we needed to move my mom into a nursing
home about three years ago, it was not an easy time
for us. She was not pleased with any of the process.
We knew she needed the extra care so there were no
choices.
Mom had a short stay in a double room but was
soon able to be in a private room. This made her happier but what we soon realized is that the care provided by the staff on a regular basis... regardless of the
room was always very good.
Soon she settled into the 3rd floor wing and all of
the staff became family and friends to her. The dedication of staff to the residents in their care was seen by
our family on a regular basis. We were there at least
every other day and watched as all of the residents
were treated with loving care, respect and dignity.
When Mom’s time on earth came to an end, the
special delicate care for her and the care for all of us
was phenomenal. Thanks to all of them who keep
working to do the best for our loved ones in their care
amidst many challenges. They need to be celebrated.
Tinie Evans and family
Port Perry
Thumbs Up to “Thumbs Down”
Dear Editor
Re: Snow plow operators in May issue.
Certainly, the winged-back gravel from roads by
super-speeding snow plows creates a maddening cleanup for property owners, but it will eventually clean out
our wallets too.
I walk daily from Epsom north to the 8th, or south
to the 6th concession roads and often pick up litter. I’ve
observed the destruction and waste that a speeding
snow plow creates.
Raised, packed aggregate-beds support the hard
surface of roadways. Shoulders are the visible part of
roadbeds and provide not only support but allow for
saturation and slow drainage of water from roadways
into ditches.
When shoulders are ‘shaved off’, water run-off
speeds up and causes erosion. Eventually erosion undermines support of the hard surface whose edges then
crack from weight of traffic and break away, causing
even more erosion until the whole roadway needs to be
replaced. That’s when our wallets get cleaned out.
And I assure you that drinking and driving is certainly ‘alive and well’.
I pick up more empties than litter. The money realized from my collecting is forwarded to the Boy Scouts
of Port Perry and/or the West Durham 4-H.
I am so sorry that neither of these clubs were available to the offenders when they were growing up.
Yours truly,
Darlene Christie
Scugog
Welcome to
Cruise-in nights provide a gathering
point for both owners and
admirers of classic cars
At one time, a meandering family car ride through the
countryside was a common weekend activity. As a form
of family-oriented leisure that’s been mostly curtailed
in an era of buck-a-litre gas, but the spirit that memory
evokes is still very much alive – especially if you’re fortunate enough to have a classic car to cruise wherever the
road might happen to take you.
Ask any member of the Cruisin’ Classics of Port Perry
club – they’ll tell you how great it feels.
“Our cruise-ins are a great opportunity for classic car
owners to go for a ride,” says the club’s President, Dave
Ballingall. “We gather with other enthusiasts to talk
about old cars and enjoy some old music.”
The events, which are held every Tuesday from 5 to
8 p.m. (weather permitting) between mid-May and late
August at Port Perry’s Emmanuel Community Church,
attract numerous car lovers from well beyond Port Perry.
“We average about 85 (pre-1980) classics each week,”
Dave reports. “Beyond simply word-of-mouth publicity, we publicize our events in Old Autos magazine,
which reaches across the country. Locally, we announce the dates and locations of other similar events
at ours, and get the same cooperation in return from
their organizers. One time, we drew 178 cars!”
All of the cruise-in events are free to the public.
“We’re fortunate to have a four-acre location for our
cruise-ins. In the heat of summertime, both drivers and
spectators appreciate the coolness of that huge expanse
of grass, over holding it on an asphalt surface!”
Port Perry’s Cruisin’ Classics Car Club traces its
roots to 1990, when casual gatherings at the town’s
IGA inspired the formation of a more formal body.
The club-hosted cruise-ins soon developed into a
regular weekly meeting. Over time, the event bounced
among a number of locations, finally settling at
Please turn to page 4
Crusin’ Classics president Dave Ballingall, seen above with his 1969 Chevelle Malibu convertible, welcomes a new season.
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Continued from page 3
Emmanuel Church – at its Pastor’s suggestion.
“Our association with the church began while
we were still using the arena for cruise-ins,” Dave
remembers. “We’d arranged with the Pastor to
use their grounds for rain dates. He suggested we
were welcome to relocate there permanently, and
even encouraged us to use their lawn for parking.
It’s proven to be a great spot.”
While the cruise-in nights serve as a gathering
point for classic car owners and admirers alike,
the club shows its charitable heart through the
weekly events as well.
“We run a different theme in
each of the 16 weeks. One
night its GM night, another
week its Ford.” ... Dave Ballingall
“We have two special nights – they’re on June
18 and August 27 this year – where we collect
non-perishables for Operation Scugog’s food
bank. We usually raise $200-300 cash for them at
the same time.”
The June date is labelled as a “Paper Drive.”
“No, we’re not looking for old newspapers,”
Dave laughs. “It’s for paper products – paper
towels, toilet paper – those kinds of items which
the Scugog Food Bank always needs. That night,
we’ll use the beds of a couple of classic pickups
for the collection.”
The club, with a current membership of approximately 30, encourages the kind of family
activity – out in the car for a cruise – which once
was so common.
Dave Ballingall has his car all shined up, ready for a new season.
Photo by J. Peter Hvidsten
“We have two in-season cruises as a club. In June, we
hold a ‘Mystery Cruise,’ where only the organizer knows
the route ahead of time. And in the fall, we have a two-day
‘Colour Cruise,’ where we can cover over 300 miles.
“Beyond those, we have a summer picnic, a Christmas
gathering, and a ‘Winter Blahs’ get-together in February.”
But cruise-in night remains the club’s most visible event.
“Not only are the cruise-ins well attended,” Dave says, “each
week is generously sponsored by local businesses. The door
prizes those donations generate help us to attract an even
larger turnout.”
Each week, he adds, is unique. “We run a different theme in each of the 16 weeks. One time it’ll
be GM Night, another week it’s Ford Night,
then Truck Night – even Topless Night!”
(The people all retain their clothes,
he explains. Only the convertible cars
come topless.)
Dave’s approach, as president of the club, is hands on and
personal.
“Each year, I deliver a thank
you to our sponsors in person
and pass along the upcoming
year’s schedule. After all, we
couldn’t do what we do – and I’m
referring to the Food Bank donations – without their support.”
Newly returned from southern
There’s plenty of 1950s and 60s cars, like this 1957 Chevy, at Crusin’ Classics cruise-ins.
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“I was a bit of a hot-rodder as a
teen”, he laughs. “That spirit
never leaves you.” ... Dave Ballingall
climes, Dave is, himself, anxious to kick off the cruise-in
events for another season. The evidence peers silently
back at us as we talk: a sleek and shiny ’69 Chevelle
Malibu convertible.
“I was a bit of a hot-rodder as a teen,” he laughs.
“That spirit never leaves you, so when I had an opportunity to buy a classic car, this one was it.”
Dave’s right, it never leaves you, the thrill of cruising
along in a classic car. We so often take our vehicles for
granted nowadays, relating to them merely as tools for
moving as quickly and efficiently as possible between
points A and B.
The concept of cruising through the country, without
a firm destination or purpose, harkens back to a quieter
time along the highways, when automotive travel was
still expanding, and “just going someplace” carried its
own mystique. A casual stroll through the acres of beautiful machines at one of the Tuesday cruise-ins, you might
find, is a sure way to recapture a bit of that magic.
They invite you to join them at the Emmanuel Community Church, 1680 Reach Road, Port Perry.
* * *
Membership in the Cruisin’ Classics Car Club is open to
anyone who is a classic car (pre-1980) enthusiast for an annual
fee of $25. Applications are available at any Cruise-in. You can
also find more information by visiting their blog at crusinclassics.blogspot.ca or by contacting Dave Ballingall at (905)
435-5408.
By Scott Mercer
Focus on Scugog
Scugog CAO is president
Scugog Township’s Chief
Administrative Officer (CAO)
Bev Hendry, has been appointed board president of the
Ontario Municipal Administrators’ Association.
Ms. Hendry had served as
vice president of the OMAA
for the past six years.
“I am very proud and honoured to be elected as PresiBev Hendry
dent of the OMAA” said Bev
Hendry. “It’s a dynamic and exciting organization and I look forward to leading this group of
exceptional community builders.”
Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier congratulated
Ms. Hendry on behalf of council. “I’m confident that the Association will be well served by
President Hendry’s experience, leadership and
commitment,” he said.
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Changing
Faces!
Despite losing a few local stores last month, Port
Perry is still a desirable place to do business.
After being empty for a very short time, the storefront formerly occupied by Roxy’s Boutique at 160
Queen St., has been taken over by Amy Keiser, who
opened Lime Canary.
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Another new food establishment, Blazin’ Burgers, has
opened in the space formerly occupied by Kentucky Fried
Chicken at 1888 Scugog Street. The new burger shop is
co-owned by the proprietor of Captain George’s Fish &
Chips on Queen Street.
Correction: Last month we listed the opening of LSF
Rock, at 1400 Reach Street, but incorrectly announced it
was owned by Mark Katchaluba. The owner is actually
Dany Luchka of Luchka Float Services. Mr. Katchaluba
is the manager.
Zaps Hair Studio will be opening in June at 181 Perry
St., Unit 2, beside the Scugog Township office. Zaps is
owned by Tracy Simmons, formerly of Hair & Style.
Elizabeth Maschke and Shelly Billings, also formerly
of Hair & Style, will open a new salon, Hair Mechanix, at
16050 Old Simcoe Rd., in the former Curves location.
Connection Fitness Studio has moved from the Food
Basics Plaza and will be re-opening early June at 1511
Reach St. Later in the month, watch for Crossfit Port Perry
to join them.
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“Ride For Dad”
raises awareness
of prostate cancer
If estimates are correct, more
than 200 motorcycles will thunder
through Port Perry on Saturday,
June 8th, as the Durham Chapter of
“Ride For Dad” is holding their 8th
annual ride for prostate cancer research and awareness. There are 30
chapters of this organization across
Canada.
Once again this year, riders will
gather at the Scugog Community
Recreation Centre, located at 1655
Reach Street, Port Perry. Pre-registration will take place Friday, June
7th between 7-9:15 p.m. and again
on Saturday morning from 7-9:15
a.m. The ride will leave the arena
parking lot at 9:30 a.m. sharp.
After leaving, the parade of bikes
will wind it’s way through downtown Port Perry before heading east
Riders are seen here making their way through downtown Port Perry during Ride For Dad in June 2012.
towards Asselstine’s in Blackstock. From
there, the ride will continue on to Beaverton,
Lindsay and Little Britain before returning
to the Scugog Arena on Reach Road where
registered riders can take part in a “Motorcycle Show and Shine”.
Since the ride began about $240,000 has
been raised for prostate cancer research.
The proceeds are split between research
and awareness.
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Dave gets a high
by going to work
Dave Hatherley of Seagrave is a “High Flyer” with a
difference. He flies high, but then he jumps! But Dave
is not just an ordinary skydiver, he is the photographer
for Canada’s International Skydiving team.
After completing high school in Etobicoke in 1983,
Dave joined the military and quickly switched to the
Airborne Regiment where he made his first parachute
jump in 1984. One of his instructors got him interested
in sports jumping and he began competing in Skydiving in 1987.
Dave left the military after five years to take over
control of Carr McLean, a major Library, Museum and
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Photo by Javier Ortiz
Flyin
High
Dave Hatherley (top photo), in red suit, photographing Canada’s
sky-diving team over Dubai. Above, Dave with his wife Wendy.
Archive supply company in Toronto. But he had been
bitten by the skydiving bug and continued to jump every
weekend and holiday. In his spare time he worked at the
Drop Zone in Gananoque where he earned his qualifications as a licensed skydiver and then as a coach/ instructor. All during that time he was competing in skydiving
competitions. Dave has a record of 7,000 jumps!
The major competition in skydiving involves 4 or 8
person teams. The team members jump from an aircraft
at 13,000 feet and freefall for 40 seconds. During that
time they have to complete a set of manoeuvres.
Dave has competed at the provincial level as well
as representing Canada at U.S and international events.
Since 2011, Dave has been the official photographer for
the Canadian National team and jumps with them to
video their performances.
The World Parachuting Championship Mondial was
held last November in Dubai. At this event 57 countries
took part in a series of competitions involving four and
eight way teams.
Canada’s National team consists of members from all
across the country, from BC to Newfoundland . Similar
to Dave, several members of the team have a military
background, including Angela Greening who is a major
in the Canadian Air Force. Last year they competed
in Ontario, Arizona, Quebec, Illinois and at the World
Championships in Dubai.
Sky jumpers are rigorously trained and regulated.
They jump with two parachutes, a main parachute and
a reserve. Jumpers are trained to pack their own main
parachute but for safety reasons, the reserve has to be
packed by a trained and qualified independent “rigger.”
When asked about his own record, he proudly states,
“I made 4,500 jumps without a malfunction.” However
he admits that he has had to use his reserve chute ten
times in his career.
Today, many divers train in a vertical wind tunnel.
“This has changed the sport dramatically ,” he says. “It
has vastly improved the learning process. Montreal has
Canada’s first tunnel and one will be opening soon in
Oakville. The tunnels enable people to become involved
Dave video taping a tandem jump.
safely in the sport at a much earlier age.”
“All competing teams now use the tunnel to learn
and develop all the body manoeuvres in a safe way.
It’s the best way to learn ‘body flying.’ And it is so
much cheaper,” Dave adds.
Although the sport is a male dominated one, Dave
is quick to add that “Some of the best skydivers are
female.”
Dave will be a guest speaker
at the Lake Scugog Historical
Society meeting on June 12
While still in the military and competing in a
sports diving event in 1987 at Gananoque, he met
Wendy, who later became his wife. They were married three years later.
Wendy made her first jump in 1979 at the Parachute School of Toronto at Arthur, Ontario but
stopped jumping a decade ago. She has made over
1500 jumps. The Hatherleys have lived in their waterfront home in Robinglade for over five years now.
“We love this community and all that it has to offer,”
she says. Dave and Wendy enjoy many water activities such as canoeing and Wendy has participated in
Photo by Dan Whitman
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Canoe the Nonquon several times. Wendy is an active
member of the executive of the Lake Scugog Historical
Society.
Information on the Canadian Sport Parachuting
Association can be found at their website: www.cspa.
There are five “drop zones” in Ontario where those interested can learn all about sky-diving. The closest to
Port Perry is at the airport at Baldwin on Highway 48.
Dave has been involved in taking handicapped
people on tandem skydiving. “This is where a student
is hooked up to an experienced instructor like myself,”
Dave explains. “I have taken people with MS and
cerebral palsy, quadriplegic and the elderly.” When
asked about his oldest student, Dave proudly said, “I
took a gentleman who was 97 years old. He loved it.”
Dave will be giving a talk on sky-diving and showing videos of sky-diving and of the Canadian Team in
Competition. This will be at the Lake Scugog Historical Society’s open meeting at St. John’s Presbyterian
Church on Queen Street in Port Perry on Wednesday
June 12 at 7:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited.
By Paul Arculus
Focus on Scugog
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Heel Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis
A heel spur is a pointed bony outgrowth of the bone of the heel (calcaneus) and is attributed
to chronic local inflammation of the insertion of the soft tissue tendon or plantar fascia (connective
tissue) in that area.
So in affect, the bone actually grows out toward the chronic pull of the connective tissue to try
and stabilize chronic foot dysfunction, that most commonly being flat arches.
In my practice, I treat this problem on a daily basis with the most common complaint being that
the patient feels like they are standing on broken glass first thing in the morning.
Dr. John Tompkin
The patient usually suffers pain months to years prior to the bone actually forming a spur and
in most cases the symptoms can be easily treated. Other patients attend our clinic years after the onset of this pain and have a much
harder battle ahead, however they too are very treatable. The trick is to decrease the tension of the soft tissue tendon and plantar
fascia, calm the insert located on the heel bone (calcaneus) and support the dysfunction of the long arch of the foot with a flexible
orthotic allowing the perfect combination of arch flexibility and stability. If the spur is well developed it is often
necessary to modify the heel to allow the spur to rest without constant pressure with each step.
If you suffer from this condition or any other foot condition, please call and book a complimentary Gaitscan
and consultation to determine if foot therapy or orthotic therapy can help.
How Does GaitScan Work?
GaitScan is a tool which measures pressure and timing data during gait from heel strike to toe off.
The sensor pad has 4096 sensors which fire off 300 times per second. Since the average step only
takes 0.8 seconds, GaitScan will give us about 240 frames which translates to 409,600 measurements.
You simply walk over this sensor pad which communicates with a computer. The computer
program gives visual and numerical data which can then be used to locate the exact cause of your foot
dysfunction. Orthotics and a treatment plan can then be determined from these measurements.
We know what your timings and pressures are and we know what the optimal timings and pressures
should be. Basically we can make orthotics by building the ground back up to your feet to push your
timings and pressures towards these optimal timings and pressures.
If you suffer foot, leg or low back pain, book a complimentary GaitScan to determine if foot therapy or
orthotic therapy can help.
Is Your Job Causing Your Neck and Shoulder Pain?
The most common complaint that Stephanie Alexander addresses in her clinic is neck and shoulder pain
and usually it can be related to repetitive strain associated with work posture.
In fact an entire field of study has been created to address this problem known as occupational ergonomics.
It is obvious how certain jobs can cause strain to the upper shoulder girdle such as heavy lifting in
construction and repetitive strain during assembly line work. A less obvious source of repetitive damage
is the infamous desk job. Most desk jobs involve long periods of immobility often with arms up and
forward on a keyboard.
Reception desks often have the computer monitor offset to allow easy communication with the customer
Stephanie
forcing the worker to turn their head while typing in information. To make matters worse, many workers will
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answer the phone by pinching it to their ear by bending their neck. They will then attempt to type in the
information while looking at an offset monitor. It’s no wonder why neck and shoulder pain is so prevalent.
This poor posture can eventually lead to improper biomechanics which can lead to injury during simple tasks. Regular treatments by
a Registered Massage Therapist can relax muscle tissue, which reduce painful contractions and spasms.
The physical manipulation in massage will increase blood and lymphatic circulation and cause relaxation and normalization of the
soft muscle tissue ( muscle, connective tissue, tendon and ligament) which can release pressure on nerves and deeper connective tissue.
Many postural changes can be reversed and slowed with Registered Massage Therapy, regular exercise and stretching, and
maintained by correcting workplace ergonomics.
For more information on how Stephanie can help with your aches and pains or how you can prevent or slow postural
changes associated with workplace repetitive strain please call 905-985-8591.
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Thumbs
Thumbs Down - Here’s one from a disguntled resident,
who is tired of the mess created from grass clippings on our sidewalks. The clippings are coming
from operators of lawnmowers and blowers who
discharge them onto public sidewalks. She suggests
residents should clear the sidewalk of clippings after
cutting grass – the same way they would remove snow
in the winter.
Thumbs Up - to the school crossing guard who works
the crosswalk on Queen Street in front of R.H.
Cornish P.S. She is great with the kids and very
friendly, but the thing that makes her worthy of a
thumbs up is the fact that she waves a thank you to the
drivers who stop for her students. She gets our children
across the street safely and goes the extra mile to acknowledge drivers for our time. Thumbs up to Jacqueline and all the other guards for their service.
Thumbs Up – To all the teams, organizations, schools
and individuals who participated in the Township
of Scugog’s annual “Pitch-In-Week” during April.
You know who you are and you are awesome!
This year a grand total of 225 garbage bags were collected resulting in a cleaner and safer community. A
great big “green” thumbs up to all.
Thumbs Down - It appears the natives are restless
again this spring as there has been a rash of
grafitti spread around town this past month. The
library and a number of businesses around town
have been sprayed with symbols and initials. Thumbs
down to those who feel this senseless destruction of
private and public property is a “fun thing to do”.
Thumb Down - A Seagrave reader suggests a thumbs
down to Scugog Township for choosing to ignore
requests to have the tattered and torn Canadian
flag replaced in the Seagrave Community Park.
We can’t imagine them letting a tattered flag fly in front
of the township office - so why ignore Seagrave?
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KID
SAFE!
Despite weather and the
odd bad driver, crossing
guards love their jobs
It doesn’t matter if it’s snowing,
raining, an ice storm or hot enough to
fry an egg on the sidewalk. Crossing
guards Jacqueline Newby and Albert
Penn both enthusiastically take up
their posts to safely shepherd Port
Perry students to school.
“I look forward to getting out in the
morning,” said Jacqueline. “There’s no
other job where 120 people are going
to smile at you and tell you to ‘Have a
great day!’ when you get to work.”
Regardless of the weather, she adds, “I
never feel like sleeping in.”
Serving as a crossing guard “gives
me something to do,” commented 83
year-old Albert Penn. “If I stopped,
I’d wither away and die. It keeps me
active.”
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
Chris Goode is the supervisor of the
crossing guards for Scugog township. There are 11 employees in all,
plus three spares who fill in if one of
the regular crossing guards is off sick.
Some of the crosswalks are in rural
school zones, such as Greenbank and
Epsom. When needed, Chris takes up
the big red stop sign and puts on the
fluorescent vest to cover a crosswalk
himself.
Jacqueline Newby can’t wait to get to work each
morning to help her kids cross the road.
“It’s nice to be out there interacting with a lot of kids and parents, being seen in a positive light helping the community,” Chris commented.
For over seven years, Jacqueline has served as a crossing guard in
Port Perry, and for the past year and a half she has been on duty in front
of R.H. Cornish Public School on hectic Queen St.
A friendly “people person,” Jacqueline says she “likes the community
and the interaction with the kids and the parents.” Three times a day,
you will see her smiling face as she greets the public school and high
Jim Lee and his son Jim junior walk safely across the road under the watchful eye
of crossing guard Jacqueline Newby.
Photos by Lynn Campbell
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school students as she escorts them across the
busy street before and after school and during
lunch hour.
“Safety patrol is a good excuse to get outside,”
said Jacqueline, who also enjoys outdoor activities such as camping and canoeing. She really
layers up to keep warm in the winter though.
Sometimes cars go through the crosswalk,
she says, but thankfully there have not been
any tragic incidents. The glare of the sun from
the west can make visibility tricky, and some
vehicles race through the school zone even
though the speed limit is clearly posted at 40
km. Jacqueline wishes that every driver would
concentrate on looking out of the front window
instead of at a cell phone or a GPS.
“It’s a huge distraction,” she feels. “But most
drivers are good, she added, and all the kids are
awesome.”
“I get spoiled.” Jacqueline said. It melted her
heart when a little child recently picked her a
bouquet of dandelions. Special occasions see lots
of little gifts come her way.
Jacqueline gives back. Not only does she make
sure that the kids safely cross the busy residential street, you never know when she is going
to hand out popsicles or chips to her young
charges.
As a parent, she “absolutely felt better” knowing that there were crossing guards to ensure
that her son (now 26) had the services of a crossing guard when he attended Port Perry High
School.
Both Jacqueline and Albert said that they really feel appreciated for the work they do.
Albert reported that a survey showed that
there are up to 2,000 cars an hour travelling
through the busy intersection he mans at the
corner of Old Simcoe Road and Reach Street.
His responsibility as a crossing guard includes
students from S.A. Cawker, the Good Shepherd
Catholic School and Port Perry High School.
During lunch hour, up to 60 students visit the
Tim Hortons on his corner, and it’s his job to see
them safely to and fro.
At Christmas, Albert received $40 worth
of Timmies’ gift cards, and sometimes in the
winter, someone will bring him a hot chocolate,
which is nice.
“I enjoy this job so much,” commented the
friendly Liverpool born senior citizen. He lived
all over the world, including South Africa, China
and Egypt, before coming to Canada in 1974.
“I like the kiddies,” adds Albert. “And you’ve
got to keep them safe.”
During his 14 year career as a crossing guard,
Albert says he has been “bumped by cars a
couple of times” but he brushes it off. “Things
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Albert Penn has been a crossing guard at Old Simcoe and Reach
Roads for the past 14 years and loves every minute.
have improved since the stoplights were installed at this intersection”, he says.
An avid fisherman, Albert said he was appalled when the
Outdoor Club from a local school came through his crosswalk
heading for a fishing trip, and there were only three fishing rods
for the big group to share. Caring Albert went around to yard
sales and bought up more fishing rods to donate to the students.
“It’s all about the kiddies,” Albert says.
Trying to take a photograph of Albert is challenging. He’s off
duty, but still on his corner sporting his bright orange crossing
guard vest. He keeps moving – smiling and waving at all of the
drivers in passing cars who recognize him, and honk or wave as
they pass by.
“I get on with the kiddies and parents very well,” smiles
Albert. “There’s no place I would rather be.”
Albert says there has only been one “nasty incident” in all
of his years on safety patrol. One day an older woman yelled
out a question from her car. She asked Albert if he knew how
much money the township could save if there were no crossing
guards, and the parents taught their children how to cross the
street by themselves instead?
“You can’t teach a four-year-old kiddie how to get across an
intersection like this alone,” said Albert, shaking his head.
The caring Scugog township crossing guards are the eyes and
ears for local children of all ages, making sure that their walk is
a safe one.
“Crossing guards provide a valuable service,” Chris Goode
concluded.
By Lynn Campbell
Focus on Scugog
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GO-KARTING
... all the thrills
and excitement of a
NASCAR race, but for kids
The whine of finely-tuned engines, excited cheers
from spectators jamming the grandstand, a strategic
battle for position coming out of a tight corner, the
climactic flutter of the checkered flag welcoming the
winner across the finish line. The pulse of any true auto
racing fan will quicken to those sights and sounds.
While those images likely bring to
mind an Indy or NASCAR event,
they apply equally to a branch of
racing which follows a similar
track to motoring excitement.
Go-karts are small in size,
light in design, and their chassis
– resting a scant three-quarters
inch clear of the pavement –
ensures a sensation of speed
comparable to any full-sized race car.
For some, karting may serve as little more than a
casual afternoon’s diversion. For others, like 16-year old
Cody Fenton, the thirst for competition revs his enthusiasm every day he arrives at the track.
It was a family friend’s invitation initially which
kindled Cody’s passion. What seemed like a trivial outing at the time has since become an integral part of his
life.
“A friend of my dad’s suggested we come along,”
he remembers. “I thought it was very cool that day, and
soon I signed up for ‘arrive and drive.’”
The entry-level exposure to karting competition allowed Cody to gauge both his interest and skill.
“Go-kart tracks operate arrive-anddrive leagues for a number of age
groups. The drivers rent their karts
instead of owning them, so they
avoid the costs of purchase
and maintenance while
Cody Fenton with his go-kart.
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they decide if karting’s something they enjoy enough to
pursue more seriously.”
Four years’ experience, with ever-increasing success on
the track, inspired Cody to seek even greater challenges.
As a rookie driver in the Mosport International Karting Association’s “club level,” Cody finished the 2012 season third
in points, winning four races outright.
“The drivers at club level are more experienced, so the
competition’s definitely much stiffer,” he says.
And owning his kart, he adds, has offered the opportunity for further improvement.
“The tires I’m running now are better, so the kart takes
corners without ‘drifting.’”
With the move to higher competition, Cody needed
sponsorship to defray the increased expense as well as a
mechanic to tune his machine. The first he would find in his
hometown; the second he found, literally, at home.
“I sent a sponsorship letter to local businesses. I’m
grateful for the enthusiastic response I got – both cash and
product.
“My dad had been my biggest fan while I ran arriveand-drive, and now he also became my mechanic.” Jeff
Jeff Fenton and his son Cody near their Scugog Island home.
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Fenton smiles as he describes his mechanical background.
“I’m still learning,” he laughs. “But I’ve found
the more you search for knowledge, the more you
find.”
The pair agrees that the key to success on the
track is to tune the kart to its driver.
“Each driver has tendencies, strengths, and
weaknesses,” Jeff explains. “The balancing of gears,
chassis, and tires reflect those. On the track, the best
balanced kart almost always wins.”
Race-day conditions, Cody continues, also demand adjustments.
“A hot day requires lower tire pressure. And no
matter what the outside temperature is, once the race
starts the tires will heat up. That changes the handling quite a bit.”
In-race changes to the kart’s performance also
create different driving strategies.
“Some drivers will tune, pre-race, to maximize
their kart’s performance right off the start, hoping to
get ahead of the pack and nurse the lead to the finish
line. But like the tires, your kart will ‘come to you’
as it warms up, meaning it’ll perform better midway
through the race than it did at the beginning. If you
can keep close until that happens, you’ll have a good
chance to challenge for the lead.”
So which strategy is better?
“It’s a personal preference as well as your position starting the race.”
Karting determines pole position exactly as Indy
and NASCAR do, measuring speed on qualifying
rounds. As many as a dozen karts may fill the field,
which often runs as a tightly-bunched pack. The
drivers’ skill becomes critical, since there is little
tolerance for error at such close quarters.
“These karts can reach 100 km/hour in the
straightaways, and accidents do happen,” Jeff reports. “During a race, it’s highly competitive, but off
the track, everyone’s friends.”
Cody runs a 6.5 horsepower, 4-stroke Honda
engine in his racing class.
“That might not sound like a powerful combination,” Jeff adds. “But with the total race weight
of each machine hovering around the 335-pound
minimum, it sure is.”
Not surprisingly, the feeling of controlled power
is part of the sport’s attraction. “I definitely enjoy the
rush of the speed,” Cody admits.
His involvement, he says, can’t and doesn’t end
with race day.
“I practice every weekend the track’s free. If
you’re not 100 per cent into it after hours and during
the following week, it’ll show up in the next race.”
Jeff likens the cost of competitive karting to playing rep hockey.
“Tires are our biggest single expense,” he explains. “They’re changed regularly, and of course we
carry various kinds for different weather conditions.
Parts are an important factor as well because inevitably
they wear from the stress. Fuel is actually a very small
component.”
The “Fenton Racing” trailer, covered with the
logos of those generous sponsors, serves as both transport for the kart and an on-site mechanical shop. Their
partnership demands teamwork, often under stress.
“Occasionally, it gets heated between Cody and
myself as he tries to communicate what he needs to
run his best and I try respond by tuning the kart to
match what he says. But that’s just the spirit of competition coming out in both of us. Overall, we enjoy it a
lot and make a good team. It also means ‘togetherness’
as father and son.”
He pauses, collecting another thought, then
laughs. “We both love anything with a motor that you
can race.”
Cody nods in agreement. There’s an unmistakable
flash of passion in this subtle gesture which prompts
an unplanned question about the future.
“Would you like to someday drive a race car?”
His eyes light with fire. “You bet!”
For now, Cody’s focus is squarely set on his
sophomore season among 4-stroke Honda karts. But
someday, given his evolving combination of driving
skill, racing experience, and passion for the track, who
knows where the road will lead.
By Scott Mercer
Focus on Scugog
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ADVERTORIAL
Our Family Dentists
at Port Perry Dental Associates
are offering a free check up and cleaning
for all new patients aged four and
under for their first visit.
My 1st Step…
My 1st 2 Teeth… My 1st Dental Visit
The importance of good oral hygiene for children
cannot be stressed enough. It’s as easy as 1,2,3 for
parents to initiate positive, lifelong habits, which will
help protect their children’s teeth from future problems.
Port Perry Dental Associates would like to remind
you that it is never too early to be concerned about
baby’s oral health, even before the first teeth erupt.
Around six months of age, teething begins. This is
an important milestone, inspiring parents to get out the
camera to capture the historic moment! It’s right up
there with photographing baby’s first step!
Here’s the usual pattern of primary teeth eruption.
The two bottom central incisors usually appear first,
followed by the top four front teeth. Teeth most
commonly erupt in pairs. By the time the child is
2 ½ to 3 years old, they are sporting their whole set
of primary teeth. There are 20 “baby” teeth in all,
10 on the top and 10 on the bottom.
When is the best time to start caring for baby teeth?
As soon as they make their adorable appearance!
Port Perry Dental Associates’ advice is to use a damp,
clean washcloth to remove the film of bacteria
from the infants’ teeth. Gently wipe all the
nooks and crannies once a day.
A small smear of fluoride toothpaste is all you need
to brush the teeth of a two-year-old. A soft, child-sized
toothbrush is recommended.
When is the ideal time for the first dental visit? As
soon as there are teeth to check. At Port Perry Dental
Associates, we know how to make both the infant and
parent comfortable with the experience of getting a
dental check up. We can discuss any concerns the
caregivers may have regarding the child’s history,
development, teething, sucking, risk factors for cavities
and the formation of the child’s bite. The idea is to
prevent future problems by being proactive early when
it comes to dental care.
By age six, a child may have adequate coordination to
take over some of the tooth brushing responsibility for his
or her own teeth, with a parent’s help and supervision.
It’s easy to instill the lifelong healthy habit of tooth
brushing at a young age. Like adults, children can enjoy
the immediate reward of that fresh breath feel.
Our family friendly team at Port Perry Dental
Associates invites you to bring your children for a check
up soon. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to say
those two little words, which are music to our patients’
ears: “No cavities!”
462 Paxton Street, Port Perry
Located across from the hospital in the Medical Associates building
905-985-8459
www.dentistportperry.com
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Now is a great time to make improvements that will increase your home’s resale
value and your enjoyment of your home. It’s important to make wise decisions
about how you’ll manage and fund your home improvement projects, so that when
the work is done, you’re left with a better home - and as little debt as possible.
Here are some of the people in our area that will help you plan and complete your
projects, both indoors and out, while keeping within your budget.
LET US MAKE YOUR NEW KITCHEN DREAMS COME TRUE
Kitchens are made to bring families together! So there’s no
better time to create that amazing kitchen you’ve been
dreaming of.
At Scugog Kitchen Design Ltd, we offer our customers the latest
in design innovation, quality products and our unconditional
guarantee of 100% customer satisfaction.
Our custom cabinets are designed and installed by our team of
skilled designers and craftsmen. Scugog Kitchen Design Ltd is
owned and operated by Janet Bisschop, a resident of Scugog
Township for over 30 years and working alongside her team of
professionals which together have over 20 years’ experience in
the kitchen industry.
Please stop by our bright re-designed showroom at for
information on our products and current promotions, visit our
website, or give Janet a call.
Scugog Kitchen Design Ltd.,
180 Mary Street, Port Perry • 905-985-9506
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See our ad on page 25.
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Gimme Shelter Gala a roaring success
The second annual Gimme Shelter Gala benefitting the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog,
held May 4, was an overwhelming success according
to organizers.
Hosted by well-known Canadian actor and comedian Neil Crone, the event held at Mill Run Golf
Club in Uxbridge raised significant funds to build
the much-needed new shelter.
While the final net tally has yet to be calculated,
it is expected to exceed last year’s figures based on
ticket sales, the silent and live auctions, ticket auction and general donations.
The prizes and auction items donated by local
companies and individuals were many and varied,
appealing to every possible taste. Auctioneer Graham Wilson ensured that the live auction was fast
and furious, successfully encouraging participants to
keep upping their bids for the cause.
The highlight of the night for Bev Latva was winning the draw for the Caribbean dream trip for two
– a $3,500 travel voucher with My Wedding Away.
com.
A generous donation from Scott Riley and Jim
Young of the Port Perry and Uxbridge Pet Valu stores
was a surprise. They donated $1,000 toward the new
shelter fund and $1,000 to the existing shelter. WE’VE MOVED!
WE ARE NOW LOCATED AT
141 PERRY ST., PORT PERRY
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Gimme Shelter Gala host Neil Crone, left, with grand prize winner
Bev Latva, Mayor Chuck Mercier and Art Mathews, president of the new
animal shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog following the draw for the Caribbean
dream trip for two.
The gala wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated and
generous backing of the event sponsors. The generosity of
the long list of supporters (too many to name individually)
is very much appreciated.
Don’t forget about three exciting upcoming fundraisers: There is the Mega Bingo (May 25 at the Uxbridge Arena), the “In the Ruff” golf tournament June
27 at Oakridge Golf Club in Port Perry and a Walkathon on September 28. For more information on these
events, visit the shelter site (www.animal-shelter.ca) or
Facebook page (www.facebook.com/NewAnimalShelterForUxbridgeScugog).
The New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog is a
designated charitable organization. The goal is to raise
the estimated $1 million needed to fund the new shelter, scheduled to open in 2015 at 5500 Lakeridge Road.
Visit www.animal-shelter.ca for more information on
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Baubles, Bangles
& Beads
Kimberley Price creates
modern, unique jewellery
from old-world trinkets
Colourful red or black skunk Venetian beads, circa
the late 1800s. One -hundred-year-old silver from the
nomadic Turkoman tribe of North Afghanistan. A 1919
Indian Rupi coin. Old African trade beads dating back as
long ago as the 1700s, once used to barter for palm oil or
gold. Old bones from ox, cow or camel, worn smooth and
fashioned into beads. Amulets from India. A spirit lock
from Thailand. Rare Hebron beads from Jerusalem. Ancient
turquoise and quartz crystal stones.
These are some of the historic treasures that Kimberley
Price uses to create her one-of-a-kind pieces of jewellery.
Some of the vintage trade beads have travelled
three continents over the centuries, she pointed out, from
Europe to Africa to North America. And since November 2008, many of Kim’s bold and unique necklaces,
made with these same beads, have graced the windows and shelves of META4 Gallery on Queen St.
Kim grew up in Port Perry. Her father, the late
Dr. Ralph Price, was best known for co-establishing
the local Medical Associates clinic in 1968. He was
also a talented artist who liked to paint and draw.
Her mother, Patricia Price, ran a local antique
shop for years, and her creative flare was for decorating, Kim said. Pat still wears Kim’s jewellery
every day. Kim’s daughters Mackenzie, 18, and
Madelaine, 16, also enjoy wearing it. Her varied
collection includes something for everyone’s age
and taste.
Now Kim makes her home in Toronto,
but comes back to Port Perry regularly to visit
friends. Despite a major blizzard on February 7
this year, many people came out to her show at
META4 to shop. She says she has a lot of repeat
customers.
Kim describes her jewellery as “conversation
pieces.” Her pendants, chokers, earrings and
bracelets especially appeal to people who have
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traveled extensively and understand the history of
the vintage beads and silver, which she uses in her
designs.
During the interview, Penny Sandvold of Port
Perry popped into META4 to purchase the Kimberley Price necklace, which she “had her eye on for a
while.”
“It spoke to me,” said the petite yoga teacher,
proudly sporting her creation of delicate, multi-coloured African love beads with vintage charms.
Kim says that when she was in high school in the
1970s, she used to make brooches out of Fimo with
names on them for nurses and teachers in Port Perry.
“Some of them still have them,” she says. A shop in
Port Perry once sold the little purses she made using
leather scraps her grandfather brought her from the
tannery he worked at.
She has fond memories of her best childhood birthday party, when she was 10. The craft activity was
threading beads on a leather cord.
Over the years, Kim has taken classes in macramé,
weaving, spinning, watercolour, rug hooking, ceramics, drawing, basketry, beading and silver smithing,
but jewellery making has been her main passion for
25 years.
A University graduate of Fine Art History, Kim
has combined her love of history and her love of art
into her career. She works three days a week at a shop
called “What Lola Wants” in Toronto. The rest of her
time is devoted to her jewellery business, whether it
be buying supplies from the Pakistan market, participating in the Uxbridge Studio Tour, designing new
pieces, or updating her website. Kim also has a new
Etsy site, which features her more delicate pieces made
with silver from Thailand.
Her favourite activity is “the hunting and gathering” of
foreign treasures which can be re-born into contemporary
works of wearable art. A dealer from Afghanistan regularly brings her a selection of items to choose from, such
as beads or silver pieces, which may have been part of a
tribal head ornament, for example. She has a personal collection of Bakelite pieces dating back to 1920s New York,
and an eclectic collection of ornate silver rings.
Kim enjoys selling her jewellery as much as she likes
creating it.
“Every piece has a story, and I like to talk about the
origin of the beads,” she commented. Prices range from
$85. up to $1,000. but most of the pieces are in the $250. to
$350. range.
“I’m either making jewellery or thinking about it all the
time,” said Kim. “I don’t just sit and watch TV.
Photos and story
by Lynn Campbell
Focus on Scugog
Kimberley Price was the feature artist at META4 Gallery earlier this year.
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June 27.
Mr. Anderson will provide an overview on new developments, challenges and
opportunities in Scugog and
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Scugog Township operated from two locations, prior to the new building.
Then
Port Perry
& Now
by J. Peter Hvidsten
It’s hard to believe ten years have past since construction on Scugog’s new municipal office on Perry
Street began. After more than a year of planning, ground
work finally got underway in May 2003, just north of the
existing township office.
The blue building (top), which was known as the
Tease Knitting Mill before being purchased by the town,
was renovated by Lake Scugog Lumber and opened in
October 1960. The new Port Perry municipal office pro-
vided room for a court room, town office, police department
and hydro office.
A second building (centre left), at 208 North Street, was
secured and clerk Earl Cuddie and his staff moved into the
building in October 1989. The township operated out of
these two locations until 2004.
Construction on the new township office continued
throughout the summer and fall of 2003 and the pictures
on these pages show the building in various
stages of completion.
Photos below show the steel frame of the
building in August 2003 and with first section
Steel frame of the new Scugog Township building in August 2003.
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Top of tower waiting for cedar shingles.
Port Perry Union School,1873, with it’s attractive tower. The tower was closely replicated on the new Scugog Township building.
of the tower sitting on the ground waiting to be
finished, in November.
On a recommendation from the township’s new
heritage committee, the original design of the tower
was scrapped and a new design, reflecting the
look of the tower on Port Perry’s first high school
(above) was built.
The final section of the tower (upper right) was
installed on January 19, 2004 and the new township office opened for business later that month.
Six months later, on July 1, 2004 a time capsule was buried in front of the new township office,
which is to be opened in 2074.
Tower gets first section of peak in fall of 2003.
Exterior of the Scugog Township office, Port Perry.
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Paddlers promote cancer awareness
The Dragon Flies dragon
boat festival set to go
The ninth annual “Dragon Flies” Dragon Boat
Festival is set to launch on Saturday, June 15 along Port
Perry’s waterfront in Palmer Park.
This popular festival provides an opportunity to
promote breast cancer awareness, to support local breast
cancer survivors and to raise funds for diagnosis and
treatment of breast cancer.
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In past years, thousands of people, both spectators
and competitors have crowded into the park to support
and take part in this exciting event.
Fifty-six teams and more than 1,400 paddlers, from as
far away as North Bay, Hamilton and Toronto competed
for gold, silver and bronze medals. Sixteen of the 56
teams originated from Scugog Township.
By days end more than $160,000 had been raised
through pledges and donations.
As in the past, this year’s Dragon Boat Festival will
be held in Palmer Park, Port Perry, and funds raised
from this event will be donated to four local hospitals
– Lakeridge Health in Port Perry, Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre
in Oshawa and Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay.
far & near
H ey
Kids!
Join us at
Scugog MeMoRial
Public libRaRy
for lots of fun and keep reading all summer!
Registration begins
Friday, June 21 at 10am
but you can still join any time
after that date. All ages are welcome.
Your registration gets you:
· Free entry into any of our summer programs
· A ballot to enter our weekly prize draw
· Stickers to collect on your weekly visit
· A summer reading club poster
· An activity booklet
For more information visit the
TD Summer Reading club website at
www.td-club-td.ca or the Scugog Memorial Public Library at
www.scugoglibrary.ca or call the Library at 905-985-7686.
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The growing season opens
at local Farmers’ Market
The Port Perry Farmers’ Market will return for the
2013 season starting this Saturday, June 1. The popular
Saturday morning market will provide lots of fresh
foods for the table right through until Thanksgiving.
The market will be open to the public every Saturday
from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot at Palmer Park.
Arrive early and get the best pick of farm fresh produce, baked goods, meats, as well as flowers and a selection of crafts.
The Port Perry Farmers’ Market is a great place to
drop by to meet your friends in the farm community
and enjoy a unique shopping experience in beautiful
Port Perry.
Scugog Shores Museum opens season with a ‘bang’
The King’s Royal Yorkers put on a display of foot
and arms drills during a visit to Scugog Shores Museum
during the first weekend of May. After pitching their
tents, the soldiers went through a series of drills, includ-
ing loading and firing their muskets. The King’s Royal
Yorkers is the largest of several “Living History” groups
that are proud members of the Canadian Museum of
Applied Military History.
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Come and experience downtown Port Perry
at twilight as the merchants turn up the savings for you! All of Port Perry’s eclectic stores,
boutiques and eateries will be offering fabulous savings on a wide selection of items.
As the moon rises, the prices will drop. Port
Perry has always offered a unique and an
exciting shopping experience and moonlight
madness promises to be just as enjoyable
with savings under the stars by the lake!
What’ s̀
Up
Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 21
Time: From 6 p.m. to midnight
Location: Downtown Port Perry
Information: Call 905-985-4971,
or visit: www.discoverportperry.com
CANADA DAY
CELEBRATIONS
Canada Day Celebrations is an event
that showcases local
culture, food and talent. This
all day family fun day begins
at 11:00 a.m. in Palmer
Park with our ‘Support the
Troops’ parade and concludes with our unbelievable
fireworks display set for
dusk. During the course of
the day there will be an arts and crafts festival, kid’s
activities and entertainment and a variety of food
vendors.
Date: MONDAY, JULY 1
Time: beginning at 11 a.m.
Location: Water Street, Port Perry
Information: call 905-985-7346 ext 132
or visit www.scugog.ca
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Canoe the Nonquon
The 45th annual Canoe the Nonquon
takes place this Saturday, June 1.
The race begins at the 10th Concession bridge and winds through lush lowlands, bull rushes, beaver dams and ends
at the lakefront in Palmer Park.
Participants can launch their canoes
between 7 - 9:30 a.m. It’s a great day for
families, the young and old.
Don’t miss it this Saturday.
Free outdoor Drumming
and Yoga Event
After the event
join your
friends
at Harp & Wylie’s
across the street.
Port Perry Flowyoga Studio
will hold its third annual event
to celebrate the Summer
Solstice
Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 21st
Start: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Palmer Park, Port Perry
Information: 905-441-7874
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ART
AT THE WATERFRONT
Port Perry Artist’s Association “Art Show
& Sale” featuring a wide variety of original
paintings by original artists. Pieces in oil,
acrylic, watercolour and mixed media
will be on display and for purchase.
Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 5 to 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
& SUNDAY, JUNE 9
Time: 10:00 a.m to 5 p.m.
Location: Latcham Centre,
Port Perry
Information: email us at:
[email protected]
Cadenza Productions presents
SOAPBOX DERBY
The Port Perry Lions Club will host its 14th
annual Soapbox Derby along MacDonald Street,
from the intersection of Ottawa Street at the rear
of Port Perry High School, to Old Simcoe Road.
For anyone who can’t build their own car, the
Lions Club has soapbox cars it will loan out, to
ensure that everyone can enjoy a day of racing
and fellowship.
The derby gets underway starting at 9 a.m.
The entry fee is $10 per driver and every driver
gets a free t-shirt and participation trophy.
Date: SATURDAY, JUNE 22
Time: beginning at 9 a.m.
Location: MacDonald Street
Information: call 905-985-0120
or email [email protected]
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JAZZ at JESTER S
SUNDAYS AT 7:00
Sunday, JUNE 9
PETER HILL QUINTET
“THE REAL DEAL IF YOU LIKE
TRADITIONAL JAZZ”
This popular family show is based on the classic stories of Dr. Seuss and brings together such
favourite characters such as The Cat in the Hat,
Horton the Elephant, the Who’s of Whoville and
Gertrude the Bird. Along the way, many other wellknown characters make an appearance.
Cadenza’s production of Seussical is directed
by Lyle Corrigan under the watchful eye of music
director, Carol Salamone.
Opening: THURSDAY, JULY 4
Performances: July 4-6, 11-13, 18,19 - 8 p.m.
July 14, 20 at 2 p.m.
Location: Town Hall 1873
For more information on Seussical and Cadenza
Productions visit www.cadenzaproductions.com
This is a full ‘bebop’
sound with tricky,
dexterous parts,
guaranteed to “knock
your socks off”.
Peter Hill, piano; Bobby
Brough and Alison
Young, saxophone; Sly
Juhas, drums; Brendan
Davis, bass.
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Jester’s Court, upstairs
Information: Contact Lynn McDonald at:
[email protected] or 289-354-1140
Tickets: $15 per person
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What’ s` Up
?
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“The Ball People” exhibit at SCA
Tag Days June 6-8
The Port Perry Hosp
‘The Ball People’, a sculpture series by Erika
Takacs, invites visitors to experience a whimsical
journey into imagination, fantasy and alternative
reality. In this exhibit, the artist explores a fantasy
world without rules, obligations or expectations. It
is sure to delight the eye.
You can peek into this reality during June at
the Scugog Council for the Arts Gallery, 181 Perry
Street, Unit G-1, Port Perry.
Come to the opening reception June 1, from 2
to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The
exhibit continues Tuesday through Saturday until
June 29. Admission is free.
CMS
ital Auxiliary will be
holding their annual
Tag
Days from June 6 to
8th.
Auxiliary volunteers
will
be canvassing at se
lected locations thr
oughout town.
Funds are used
for new or replaceme
nt equipment at Po
rt
Perry Hospital. The
auxiliary hopes to ra
ise
enough money durin
g Tag Days to purch
ase
two more ceiling lift
s for the hospital.
Support the auxil
iary and the hospita
l by
purchasing a tag.
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Truly, one of the most spectacular treks
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I have been fortunate to have made
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It will mean rising early and catching a 6:30 Air Canada flight to Calgary,
but you arrive at 8:30 just in time for
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the plane you can hold out until Banff
before having to stop for food. The
drive is about ninety minutes and the
mountains seem to grow around you.
From Banff you travel to Lake Louise, stopping for the famous photograph of the lake from the front of the
Fairmont hotel. A new parking lot for tourists bypasses the hotel, which
is a shame, as half the fun was walking through the colossal lobby and
peering out the cathedral-style windows at the vistas. The lake however,
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Animals, like this bighorn mountain sheep, always have the
right of way when travelling through the Rocky Mountains.
there is an unequalled amount of wildlife strolling
along the road.
There is little that compares with the thrill of
seeing a black bear grazing sleepily along the road
and it happened twice in the first two hours after
I left Lake Louise. Caribou trotted along side the
pavement and mule deer were everywhere, but you
never tire of seeing them. I had
the pleasure of stopping to let a
family of mountain sheep cross
ahead of me and even saw a wolf
standing on the shoulder with a
“What are you staring at?” look
on his face.
More than 14,000 vehicles a
day pass Lake Louise and safety
for the animals is a concern, as
many motorists travel faster than
the 90 km/hour limit. In an effort
to protect the wildlife the government has built overpasses and
underpasses for animals, to keep
them from walking across the
busy roadway.
About 30 minutes from Lake
Louise, along the 230 kilometre
highway to Jasper, lies famous
Peyto Lake. This glacier fed,
turquoise body of water is one of
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the most photographed scenes in western Canada and the
short (15 minute) walk from the parking lot is well worth
it.
There is no end to the places you can visit, but a stop
at the Columbia Ice Fields is a must. It is about half way
to Jasper and you should allow an hour, especially if you
want to enjoy one of their famous hotdogs and ice cream.
The icefields are receding at an alarming rate and I was
shocked at the difference since my first visit, twenty-two
years ago. Markers give a visual representation where the
ice used to be and walking the twenty minutes to the edge
makes it hard to believe that in 1844 the ice flow was where
the highway is now.
There are several places to stay in Jasper, a town of
4,200, but if the opportunity arises the Fairmont Jasper
Park Lodge is the one to choose. All the old Canadian
Pacific hotels have a certain grandeur to them, and when
you walk through the lobby of this one and overlook the
emerald lake you feel as if you are walking among the
railway tycoons of the eighteen hundreds.
There are two things I would recommend in Jasper: one
is the cable car ride to the top of the snow-capped mountains where the views are unmatched. A large platform lets
you look in all directions, including a stunning view of the
town of Jasper. White, fur covered mountain goats wander
down from time to time and you will need a jacket, for the
temperatures drop as you arrive at the top of the world.
The other ‘must-see’ is a boat ride on Maligne Lake to
visit famous Spirit Island. Discovered a hundred years ago
by a New York based photographer, it is the most impressive sight in all the Rockies and certainly one of the most
photographed islands in the world.
No matter what you see or where you go in the Jasper
area you are sure to be mesmerized by the beauty of the
landscape. What better way to travel then to experience
our own country?
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