Cycling action plan pitched to Council

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Vol. 12 No. 28 THURSDAY, July 14, 2016
THE VOICE OF YOUR COMMUNITY
Andrew Hill from Kawartha Conservation was one of the people working on a new Bluescaping feature at the boat launch parking lot on Old Rail Lane., in Port
Perry on Saturday, July 9. The project is a low impact stormwater development meant to reduce erosion and sedimentation
DAN CEARNS The Standard
Cycling action plan pitched to Council
ROB DRAL The Standard
UXBRIDGE: Already the “Trail Capital of Canada,”
a group of cyclists from Uxbridge want to turn the town
into a “Cycling Hub.”
Members of the Uxbridge Cycling Club, supported
by the Uxbridge BIA, dropped by the Council Meeting
on Monday, July 11, to present their proposed
‘Uxbridge Cycling Plan.’
The Cycling Plan is a three to 10 year action plan, to
identify and recommend the most affordable means,
to fully utilize and improve infrastructure, safety, and
tourist trafc in Uxbridge.
The cycling plan will focus on various areas of
improvement. During the rst year of the plan, The
Uxbridge Cycling Club is planning to propose an
extension of the existing Greenbelt Loop, already in
use by cyclists, and create a loop through downtown
Uxbridge. The current Greenbelt Loop only reaches as
far north as Brockdale Rd.
The Uxbridge Cycling Club believes extending the
loop to include downtown Uxbridge would benet
local businesses by attracting thousands of cyclists a
week.
The club will also create a Focus Group, in order to
better understand the needs of the community, as well
as the Township. This focus group will include:
Durham Region Tourism, Uxbridge Ward 3 Councillor,
Dave Barton, the Uxbridge BIA, local business, and
The Uxbridge Cycling Club.
Another area of improvement, identied by the
cycling plan, is additional road signage and shoulder
pavement improvements. Proposed signage to be
added includes signs indicating: Share the road
(bike/car/tractor) (approx.15-20 signs), two riders
max, 1-meter rule indicated, and single le on steep
hills. The Uxbridge Cycling Club estimates the signs
will cost the Township $1,800.
Year 2 sees the group advocating for and identifying,
infrastructure funding opportunities, such as,
Ontario’s ve-year, $8.4 Billion Climate Change
Action Plan. They would also like to identify routes that
can better connect the surrounding municipalities to
Uxbridge.
The Uxbridge Cycling Club hopes to make
downtown Uxbridge a destination location for cyclists.
This sat well with Councillors.
“I know in my ward, Ward 1, Goodwood, Anita’s
Bakery averages about 3,000 bike riders a weekend... if
we could pull them into Uxbridge also, that would be
truly amazing for tourism,” said Ward 1 Councillor,
Pamela Beach.
“This will cut down on greenhouse gasses, people
want to ride their bike to and from work, and it’s an
education process,” said Regional Councillor, Jack
Ballinger. “I like the idea that you would help put up
signs, you would help raise money, it makes it a safer
community,” continued Councillor Ballinger.
Ward 3 Councillor and avid cyclist, Dave Barton was
excited to be part of the focus group. “I would be
honored to be part of the group, there is tremendous
opportunity for us, going forward,” said Councillor
Barton.
However, some concerns about safety were brought
up by councillors. The Uxbridge Cycling Club assured
council, further safety education between cyclists and
motorists will also be taking place.
“Safety is a huge concern and education is the key,
both for the drivers and the cyclists,” said Councillor
Barton.
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Uxbridge Denture Clinic lls
much needed niche in town
One of the initiatives for the SERVE students was planning and holding a
dance for Community Living at Trinity Grace Academy, located behind the
Hope Christian Reformed Church.
UXBRIDGE: Spending
time at her grandparent’s
house in Uxbridge as a child,
rubbed off onto Alex
Mitchell. So much so, the
denturist originally from
Lindsay has now opened
her own denture clinic in
town.
The Uxbridge Denture
Clinic, located on Campbell
Drive, recently opened on
Monday, July 4. Alex specializes in
complete and partial dentures, but
also offers: repairs, relines, tooth
additions, mouth guards used in sports,
and much more. Health insurance is
accepted and consultations are free.
Alex Mitchell went to school at George
Brown College, and after graduating,
worked at a denture clinic in
Toronto for a few years.
Yearning for more exibility,
Alex chose to open her own
clinic in Uxbridge when
she noticed there were a
lot of dentists, but no
denture clinics in the
area. “I was already
familiar with Uxbridge
b e c a u s e o f m y
grandparents and I noticed
there were a lot of dental
clinics, but no denture
clinics, so it just seemed to t,”
said Ms. Mitchell.
Alex is a member of the College of
Denturists and also a member of the
Denturist Association.
Appointments can be made by phone
at, 905-852-5859 or by email at,
[email protected].
SCUGOG: High school students from across North America once again
converged on Durham Region last week to do some good, as part of an initiative
coordinated by the Hope Christian Reformed Church in Prince Albert.
SERVE is a Youth Unlimited initiative, which sends high school age students out
to revitalize communities by volunteering and performing acts of kindness.
“SERVE is an opportunity to get people out of their comfort zone, out of the
lifestyle they are normally living in, and help others, and through the process
learn more about themselves and their place in this world beyond their own
little world,” said coordinator Ron Bruinsma.
33 students, from grades 9 to 12, and eight adult leaders, took part in this year’s
initiative hosted by the Port Perry church. The youth came from as far as
Fredericton, New Brunswick, and Montague, Michigan, as well as from areas
such as Aylmer and Ancaster, Ontario.
The students spent the week carrying out odd jobs and volunteering their time,
with organizations such as Windreach Farms, Community Living, and Christian
Horizons.
Coordinator Pat Sheridan said they have heard many positive things, from
organizations SERVE partners with.
“They (these organizations) love it. Most of them we have gone to every year.
They look forward to us coming,” she said. “We help them get a lot of things done
they wouldn’t normally be able to do, so they really appreciate it.”
The students slept at the Port Perry church and Trinity Grace Academy.
This is the seventh time Hope Christian Reformed Church has hosted a
SERVE project. The theme for this year’s initiative was, “Make change, Be
change.”
“You can go out and make a change in the world, but you can’t do that without
being changed yourself,” Mr. Bruinsma explained.
He added that the connections people make with others are more important than
the work itself.
“If you spend an afternoon talking with someone, learning more about each other,
and the work doesn’t get done, that’s ne. We feel relationships with people are more
important than getting the actual work done,” Mr. Bruinsma said.
Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis said SERVE is an “eye opening experience” for the
students who volunteer, and added that it gives them a chance to connect with what
they believe.
This year’s project was, Aylmer student, Alyssa Braun’s rst experience in the
SERVE initiative.
“It has been so much fun, and I’ve made so many great friends,” she said. “It has
just been great to be able to help out in the community, and it just feels amazing to
be here,” Ms. Braun said.
Student Austin VandenBrink, also from Aylmer, told The Standard, he enjoyed
making people happy during this initiative.
“Its such a great experience, because you get to help around the community and
see smiles at the end of the day, it’s a good feeling,” he said.
KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has recently initiated a study,
to review the current network of Roads and Fleet Maintenance Depots.
As part of this study, two Public Information Centres (PIC’s) will be held, with the
rst PIC scheduled for Wednesday July 27 from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ops
Community Centre, 2569 Hwy 7, Lindsay.
The study is expected to identify the preferred number, location, and size of Roads
and Fleet Maintenance Depots within the City, to achieve productivity, legislative and
service delivery objectives, through to 2041.
The PIC will consist of a presentation which starts at 7:15 p.m., on the study
ndings to date. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with members of the
study team, ask questions, and provide comments. Anyone with an interest in the
study is invited to attend and participate.
If you are unable to attend the PIC, and wish to provide your views, you may e-mail
[email protected].
Any comments and information from the PIC, will be collected to assist the City of
Kawartha Lakes in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.
This material will be maintained on le, for use during the study, and may be
included in study documentation.
With the exception of personal information, all comments and information will
become part of the public record.
SHIRLEY LOVE
Special to The Standard
The next meeting of the
Pine Ridge Garden Club,
will feature Jan Thornhill,
speaking on “Wild and
Weird Mushrooms”. Jan
loves nothing better than
roaming the woods while
looking for fungi, and the
weirder a fungus is, makes her
very happy.
What she gets a kick out of is, nding
oddities and rarities, and being startled by
awesome beauty and gag worthy
grotesques.
She also is an author of nature and
science related children’s books, and has
won numerous awards for her
writings.
This should be a fun
evening, while learning all
about various types of
eatable fungi.
Our next big event is the
Blackstock Fair, on August
27th, where our Club will
have a oat in the parade.
The theme of the Fair this year
is “Flower Power”, a great
theme for a Garden Club. See you
at the Fair!
Please join us at 7:30 PM, on August
2nd, at the Nestleton Community
Centre, 3971 Hwy. 7A, Nestleton. All will
be most welcome. For more information
please call Shirley 905-986-5330 or
[email protected].
The Voice of Your Community
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The Play’s The Thing
set for next week
SCUGOG: Theatre 3x60 brings classic comedy to
the Town Hall 1873 stage, July 21st to 23rd, with a
sparkling production of The Play’s The Thing by Ferenc
Molnar. This is the second production of the company’s
inaugural Port Perry Summer Theatre season.
Written in 1926, with a delightful English translation
by P.G. Wodehouse, The Play’s The Thing is a witty
satire that pokes fun at 19th century playwrights and
theatre conventions. Two theatre collaborators, writing
a new libretto, set out to solve the problem of losing
their young composer when he accidentally overhears a
romantic exchange between his ancé and a ‘has-been’
leading actor.
What ensues is a fast- paced, hilarious series of antics
and twists contrived by one of the collaborators to
conceal the truth, soothe the fragile ego of the young
composer, and save their libretto.
The Play’s The Thing is being directed by Theatre
3x60 co-artistic director, Joan Etienne and features an
outstanding cast of actors familiar to comedy, and to
Durham theatre audiences. Port Perry actors Lyle
Corrigan and Graeme Powell play the roles of
impresario Sandor Turai and famous stage actor
Almady. Joining them are Jason Butler- Burns and
Dante L abriola from Oshawa as Mansky and
Dwornitschek, and Sarah Fletcher-Pescod from
Whitby as theatre diva Ilona. Liam Lynch from
Brooklyn and Steven Suepaul from Toronto complete
the cast.
The Play’s The Thing runs July 21 – 23 at 8 pm, with a
matinee on July 23 at 2 pm., with the support of the
Scugog Council for the Arts’ Spark The Arts program.
Tickets are $25 - $28 and are available at
www.townhall1873.ca or by calling the Town Hall 1873
box ofce at 905 985-8181. For more information on
The Play’s The Thing and other Port Perry Summer
Theatre events visit www.portperrysummertheatre.ca
Many bands and performers took part in the Uxbridge Music and Arts festival held in Elgin Park in
Uxbridge on Saturday, July 9, such as local band Eight Five Two, pictured above. Other performers
included Julien Kelland, Robyn Ottolini, band Mumbai Standstill, Pawns and the Jerome Tucker Band.
There was also live art shows.
Scots in the park returns to Uxbridge
UXBRIDGE: There will be no Highland Games at
Elgin Park, Uxbridge this year. However there will still
be Scots in the park on Sunday, July 24.
The Uxbridge Pipe Band and Claidhmor have
decided to present an afternoon of entertainment in the
Park. The same location and date as the Highland
Games. The concert begins at 2 p.m. and is free with a
donation.
Featured at the concert will be the Uxbridge Pipes
and Drums, Claidhmor, Susan Ryman and the Lindsay
Rose Dance Academy.
There will be no vendors, so remember to bring
water and a snack. Come and enjoy a great afternoon of
Scottish entertainment.
Art Life Art Studio in Uxbridge has reopened after accident
UXBRIDGE: Art Life Studio had an
unexpected visitor to their business last
week.
On Wednesday, July 6, at around 7:00
p.m., an elderly couple crashed through
the front window of the art studio.
Local resident, Dan Greene, was
walking his dog, when he heard the
pandemonium coming from the studio.
Mr. Greene did not hesitate to pull the
couple from the car, as others were
calling 911.
If you recall, this is not the rst time
Dan Greene has saved a life. Mr. Greene
pulled a man, from a frozen Lake
Buckhorn in January, of 2015. Dan
Greene was honoured by Uxbridge
Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor with the
‘Carnegie Medal for Extraordinary
Civilian Heroism,’ on March 23. This
award honours the service of individuals
who risk their lives attempting to save
the lives of others.
Police say the elderly couple were
unharmed, and claim their brakes
malfunctioned.
Remarkably, due to some fast action,
Art Life Art Studio is already back up
and running, boarded up window and
all.
Speaking to The Standard, Jennifer
Maknyik, owner of Art Life Art Studio,
was shocked to nd out what happened
to her business.
“The rst thing I thought was, I hope
no one was hurt. When I approached
the scene, I was stunned to see the car
right in the studio...I don't know what I
expected, but it wasn't to that extreme,”
said Ms. Maknyik.
The cleanup process was started as
soon as possible, and Jennifer is happy to
have the studio back up and running,
serving the community. “I am excited to
get back into the studio, to create art,
with all the great, Uxbridge, Port Perry,
and area artists,” said Ms. Maknyik.
Summer Art Programs run, Monday
to Friday. Morning classes are 9:30 a.m.
to 12 p.m. and afternoon classes are 1
p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for July and August.
Every week is a different theme, and
ever yday has a different project
involving painting, drawing or sculpting.
Art Life Art Studio is located at 170
Reach St., unit #4, in Uxbridge.
For more information, please visit
www.artlifeartstudio.ca or phone them
at, 905-852-0031.
The front end of ‘Art Life Art Studio’, in Uxbridge, may still be boarded up, after
a car rammed into the studio, but that hasn’t stopped artists or teachers.
Classes have resumed, while renovations are taking place.
GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till
Cars lined Pearl Dr. on Saturday, July 9, as people,
avid gardeners and admirers, visited the Pearl Gardens
of Greenbank with Brian and Diane Jones as hosts. The
Hostas and other plants of the Sneed family were
included in the Gardens of Uxbridge tour.
Friday nights' thunderstorm, and much needed
rainfall ,was a blessing, fulling our rain barrels again.
Congratulations to newlyweds Irene Watson and Joe
Martino, who were married Saturday, July 9, 2016.
Best wishes go out to Rev. Newton and Pauline Reed
who were 63 years married July 9, a great milestone!
Roy and Dat Hooker were forty years married on July
10, and are wished the best of everything each day
brings.
Sorry to report Judy Gibson had a fall last Tuesday,
resulting in shoulder surgery on Saturday (9th).
We wish Judy a quick, complete recovery.
Fifteen members of the Fidelis U.C.W. And friends
gathered for lunch at Shivas on July 6.
Our backyard neighbour Barb Barfoot has moved to
Uxbridge and is wished much happiness in her new
home.
At Sunday's service, Valerie Hunter was pianist. Karl
Higeli guitarist accompanied Erika Philips' and her
young daughter Jada as they sang “Humble and Kind”.
Pauline Reed's Mission Minutes told of AMAN –
Asian, Muslim Action Network, a group formed in
Thailand in 1990 to teach peace and tolerance where
there is social conicts and religious intolerance.
Groups of 30 peace activists do a three week study of
faith, religions, community cultures in an effort to bring
'peace' to communities. Mission and Service donations
support teaching group in its ongoing endeavours. Rev.
Richard's message called people to show 'Compassion'
to others. Rev. Parker is available at 905-579-9899 or
email at [email protected].
July 17 is the U.C.W. Service with guest speaker
Darlene Hallett at 11 a.m.
Please remember the Youth Group with your
prayers as they canoe the Madawaska River this
week, July 11 – 15.
July 29, 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Is Greenbank Church
Community Annual Beef Barbecue. Great food,
entertainment. Take Out available. Tickets $20, kids
6 to 12, $5, under 6 are free. Call last years' seller or
Rodd, 905-985-8298. To volunteer help call Dianne,
905-985-3745.
August, 8 to 12 is Greenbank Vacation Bible Camp
(VIBE) 9 a.m. to 12. To help (or register children age 4
and up) call Mindy 985-3419, or Deb 985-2090.
SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C Le Saux-Ball
Just to let everyone know, there is a Full Fire Ban in
effect for all of Scugog. This means no burning
anywhere in the municipality.
Condolences are being sent out to the Woodcock
Family on the recent loss of their Father, poppy and
Friend, Jack (John) Woodcock will be sadly missed, his
sense of humour was one to be cherished. A
Celebration of Jack’s life was held on Saturday July
9/16.
I’d also would like to extend my gratitude to those
who have called, or have sent best wishes to me in my
recent down time from my surgery.
This weekend, The Island is the place to be, The
Mississauga’s of Scugog Island First Nation is hosting
their 20th Annual Pow Wow, both days start with a
Sunrise Ceremony. Women are requested to wear long
skirts please. Following Sunrise Ceremony, there will be
a breakfast for those in attendance.
The day will begin at 12 noon with Grand Entry, there
will be a variety of vendors selling their goods. Also there
are information booths and food vendors the main
specialty of a Pow Wow, Indian Taco. Please bring your
own lawn chairs.
Rough camping is available, for further information
please call 1-800-647-8454 ext. 221. Everyone is
welcome to come to Pow Wow. Admission is as follows,2
and under free, 3 to 11=$2.00 12-64=$5.00 and 65 &
up 2.00 Pow Wow Grounds are located, at 22521 Island
Rd 1km north of the Casino, watch for signs. Pow Wow
is an Absolutely no Alcohol No Drugs and No Pets
Event.
Another annual event this weekend happening on
the Island, is the 14th Annual Dog Days of Scugog.
The Scugog Shores Museum is hosting this event, on
the grounds of the Museum the event is both days of
the weekend from 9am to 4pm Admission to the event
is as follows $7-adults, 5 for students and seniors, 2
for children 5-12 there is a family pass of $20.00
which includes 2 adults and related unlimited
children. Events are races, fashion show many
Vendors a children’s crafts area face painting a BBQ
and much more.
Money raised from the event goes into the Museum,
for more information please contact Shannon Kelly at
905-985-8698 ext. 103.
Another date to keep in mind is the Annual Sunrise
Park, Family Fun Day. This year, it will be held on Aug
20/16, Everyone is welcome to come out. Please bring
your own chairs and cooler with your own salads and
what ever, there will be a BBQ for purchasing burgers
and or hot dogs. There are fun games planned for the
day and prizes to be won, I will have more info soon. The
day ends with a spectacular reworks display. Again,
everyone is welcome to come out.
Call to Worship was called by the Rev Michele
Hofman a warm welcome went out to those who were in
attendance.
There will be, weather permitting, two out door
services on July 17th and Aug 15.
Happy Belated and Happy Birthdays goes out to
the following, Kelly LaRocca Calvin Forbes 2nd,
Jessica Hawkins 3rd, Norman Edgar 5th, Susan
Edgar 6th, Ryan Tobin 8th, and Hayden McQuaidNeedham the 12th.
I can be reached by phone at 905-985-7662 or email
at this address: [email protected].
BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly
What a welcome rain that came! The 41st annual truck & tractor pull was a great
success with good crowds and keen competition. Unfortunately, the thunder storm
cut it short on Friday evening but the modied tractors from many points kindly
returned to pull Saturday night.
If you saw Neel and Elaine Barley touring the area last Sunday in a 1916 car, you
were not imagining things. Their daughter Tara bought her Dad a ride in the
beautiful 100 year old car, owned and driven by Howard and Terry Payne at the
Seagrave Church auction. What a delightful gift.
On Saturday noon, Marilyn Call and her daughter Ashley and Morgan hosted a
birthday in honour of her mother Alma Duff's 90th birthday at Aunt Laura's Tea
EPSOM & UTICA by Kem Cehajic
In the wake of the tragedy that occurred in Dallas last week, it would be nice to give
a local police ofcer a smile or wave. We may not always like the circumstances that
we encounter the police, but they are out there protecting us and deserve our respect
for the brave and difcult job they do on our behalf.
Knitters, don't forget that you can meet each Wednesday at the home of Shirley
Baster starting at 10am. Sunday morning church service at Epsom 11:00 am, all are
welcome to worship. Birthday wishes to Dorothy Munro celebrating 90 years on July
15th. Dorothy has been a treasure to many of us and we send our love to her on this
special occasion. The life of Stella Asling was honoured at Epsom Church on
Saturday as friends and neighbours gathered to pay their respects. A big "get better
soon" to young Richard Osborne who injured his leg on the weekend. I'm sure you
will up and back on your dirt bike soon, but at least you will be able to work your X-Box
skills for a few weeks.
Send me your news at [email protected] and enjoy working on your tans.
Room, Bethany. Guests included cousins and friends of Alma. Happy birthday, Alma!
On Wednesday, two busloads of residents from Canterbury Common in Port Perry,
led by Harvey Graham, enjoyed lunch at the United Church. Among the stops of the
agricultural tour were the solar farm at Purple Hill and the Grove – Carnaghan sheep
farm . While there, they saw equipment of Steve's cash crop business.
Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were: Norm Lackner, Peter Booth,
Alma Manns, John Kaye, Jocelyn Bradbury (who also had the most lone hands), and
Elms Gibson low. Winners of the specials were Jackie Atteld, John Kaye, Mary Lou
Breward and George Koppens.
All euchre players are welcome to attend at St. John's Church hall.
CAESAREA & NESTLETON by Eleanor Colwell
Due to the extremely hot weather we had a smaller group of 31 people join us on
Thursday night for our regular evening of euchre. The evening's winners were: Bill
Churchill nished in rst place, with an amazing score of 98 and 7 lone hands;
congratulations Bill. Alma Manns was second. Donna Sweetman nished in third
place. Gerry McArthur was fourth and Dianne Slute nished in fth place. Our new
player, Doris Scott, had the Low Score. Mid score was won by Linda Carder.
Caesarea-Nestleton Euchre is held at 7:30 pm every Thursday (except holidays)in
the Nestleton Community Centre located at 3971 Hwy 7A.
Thanks to everyone who came out this past weekend to enjoy the annual
Blackstock Truck & Tractor Pull. Friday night's program ended early due to thunder,
lightning and extremely heavy rain. Saturday was wet at times, but the program went
on. Our Lions served many Carter burgers, cheese burgers, hot dogs etc., and the
favourite beverage is still water. We'd like to thank our community for their ongoing
support. Coming soon to Caesarea is the 88th Lake Scugog Regatta. Reserve July 29,
30, 31, for the action. More detail will follow.
SEAGRAVE by Jean Short
Finally, we have received some
rain! Not enough, but it will help the
lawns and gardens. For now, the
humidity is lower and the air quality
better for those who have breathing
problems.
If you have seen the beautiful
motorhome parked at the McAskill's,
it is Barb's son Glenn and his wife
Marlese who are touring across
Canada. We hope they enjoy their
visit to Seagrave and area.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to,
John DeBono (July 7), Maple Wray
Mantel (July 10),and Tara Bailey
Taylor (July 13).
Ross and Jean Short attended the
delicious XMAS in July dinner Sat.
evening.
Ken and Eleanor Sturman and
Carol Coleman have returned from
visiting with relatives and attending a
wedding in Saskatchewan.
Get well wishes go out to, Glenda
Hutcheon who fell earlier this week
and broke her leg. She is presently in
Lakeridge Oshawa hospital. Better
health is also wished for Judy Gibson
of Greenbank, who has broken her
shoulder.
Great News! Seagrave Ball Park
Association is back on track after
much perseverance and meetings
by Councillor Somerville. We now
have an Executive and Directors, so
you will now see happenings
occurring at the Park.
It is a pleasure to report that the
Township upgraded the north
diamond for the ball team who use
that diamond and the Township are
willing to help upgrade the Park for the
residents of Seagrave. This Park has
been neglected for too long. Please
support the executive and the events
that will be scheduled for the park.
Community Church Picnic is
being organized by the Outreach
Committee and the Sunday School.
Please save Saturday
September
17 for a fantastic day of fun and food
at our Community Park.
If you see Dorothy Munro of
Epsom on Friday, July 15th and her
sister, Jean Fee of Blackstock, mother
and aunt of Betty Somerville, please
wish Dorothy a great 90th year
Birthday and Jean a happy birthday as
w e l l o n t h e s a m e d a y.
Congratulations and Happy Birthday
to both Dorothy and Jean.
Seagrave Vacation Bible Camp
(VIBE) Aug. 8th – 12th in the
afternoons. If you can help even for a
couple afternoons that would be
appreciated. There is also a need for
high school helpers. Contact Betty
Lou Beacock at 905-985-3595. If you
wish to register your children, please
call Betty Lou or Diane Puckrin at
905-985-2489.
Aug. 21, if anyone is interested in
attending the long lunch in
Warkworth, please call, Rick McAskill
at 905-985-8383 for more
information.
Mark your calendars for the
annual Fun Day of Golf at Crestwood
Golf Course on Sunday, August 28th.
Please contact me by phone
at 905-985-9921, or by email
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a d d r e s s :
[email protected], if
you have an item for this column.
ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
First, I want to thank all those
many people who sent messages of
condolence, attended the visitation
or Celebration of Life for my
mother, Stella Asling this past
weekend.
Mom reached her goal of 100
years on Apr.6, 2016 and almost
exactly 3 months later, passed away
to a happier life. There was a
beautiful service at Epsom church,
conducted by Rev. Rob Kennedy
(formerly of Leaskdale). Cousin
Hayden Kerry sang the powerful
songs “Deep River” and “How Great
Thou Art” while 4 grandchildren, a
dear friend and my brother shared
memories. Mary Evans provided the
lunch while Tom Armstrong and
Julia Dempsey did the tech part of
saving and sharing memories.
All the immediate family were
present right down to the 2 greatgreat-granddaughters!
Prior to mom’s passing, I had
been visiting with my brother Jerry
and family in Hanover for 3 days
awaiting the arrival of daughter Jill
from Lethbridge.
I understand the 4H exchange
between Durham West members,
and young people from Alberta, is
also underway.
Congratulations to Leah Daniels,
who once more claims a Country
Music Award, moving further up the
ladder of excellence.
Congratulations also to Marilyn
Dobie, Donna Kerry Ireland and Les
Smith who have celebrated
birthdays this week.
Unfortunately Les’s mom, Karen,
has undergone a serious operation
to remove a brain tumour this past
week. This took place in Toronto
Western Hospital. We wish Karen a
speedy and complete recovery. Barb
Harwood is not recovering as fast as
we hoped and again spent some
time in hospital this past week. Our
best wishes to all those suffering
illnesses.
Friday at the Foster with Manell
Jamal was well attended. Next week
Tommy Pullin with guitar and
Vocals is the featured act. The
Foster is open for tours Wed.
–Sunday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM with
new intern, Kayla.
Church service was at Sandford
this week. There were a number of
visitors, some friends of Rev.
Debbie, one couple from Chesley
her internship church, Marion
Wakeeld, Lorraine’s mother, and
brother Jerry it was good to see
Debbie’s husband Jim with us as
well.
The service focused on one line of
the Lord’s prayer, “Give us this day
our daily bread”, taking us from the
manna given to the Israelites to the
communion celebration, with
instructions to take only what we
need.
Service next week will be at
Zephyr at 10:00 AM, the following
Sunday at Sandford.
Threat of a lockout
no longer looming in
postal negotiations
NORTH DURHAM: Negotiations are continuing
between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal
Workers (CUPW), as the postal service has withdrawn
its lockout notice.
In a statement released on Sunday, July 10, Canada
Post said it made the decision to “allow both parties to
focus their efforts on serious negotiations.”
On Tuesday, July 5, Canada Post issued their 72 hour
lockout notice to the union, which could have seen a
lockout on Friday, July 8. However, one day later, they
extended the lockout notice to Monday, July 11, just
after noon, before ultimately repealing the notice
altogether on Sunday. A spokesperson for Canada Post
was not available for comment.
CUPW stated, in a press release, that they “remain
committed to negotiating fair collective agreements”
and are “encouraged that Canada Post now shares that
perspective.”
Positive news came out of the negotiation earlier on
Sunday, when MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of
Employment, Workforce Development and Labour,
made a statement that there was headway made.
“I am pleased that there has been movement at the
bargaining table, and that progress is being made. I
encourage both Canada Post and the Canadian Union
of Postal Workers to continue their discussions beyond
the lockout notice deadline,” she said.
According to multiple reports, the two sides remain
far apart on wages and pensions.
CUPW had previously proposed a 30 day cooling off
period, where negotiations would continue without any
labour action. Canada Post agreed but, after the postal
service added in binding arbitration, CUPW rejected
the proposal.
Driving while high
Police could have a new tool in the
ght against people driving while high.
The Task Force on Marijuana
L egalization and Regulation, is
suggesting requiring drivers to submit
to a roadside saliva test, to test the
amount of drugs in their system. The
suggestion was made in a paper
published on Thursday, June 30.
Being under the inuence of drugs
can have the same effect or more on
drivers, than does drinking, on those
who drink and drive.
How the process would work is,
police would rst give drivers a
breathalyzer test, and if a person passes
that, they would, then, be required to
provide a saliva sample to be tested.
The test would determine if the person
has smoked any drug in the past few
hours or even few days.
This motion is receiving support
from current MP and former Toronto
police Chief Bill Blair. As a former cop,
he knows the need for more tools for
the police.
According to a 2010 study, over 36
per cent of drivers killed in motor
vehicle accidents tested positive for
psychoactive drugs. This would be the
rst step to making the streets safer for
everyone, especially those who don’t
have as much driving experience.
Canadians recently saw a startling
result from a recent Statefarm survey.
44 per cent of people, using Cannabis,
thought being high had no affect on
their ability to drive. Science and
practical sense says otherwise.
Roadside saliva testing is already
done by countries such as Australia,
successfully, and would add a tool here,
that could be used, to remove those
from the road, who are too impaired to
drive.
Lets hope this testing regimen is
implemented by police, so we can make
our community roads safer, for all
drivers and pedestrians. Stay safe
everyone.
Permaculture garden says thanks
HAPPENINGS
Every Thursday Evening
Come and play magic on Warhammer
Night, Thursday evening between 5p.m.
and 8p.m. at Hobbies and Beyond, 46 Kent
St W, Lindsay. So bring out your armies and
play. All are welcome!
Bonner Boys Cruise in Car Show at Elgin
Park starting at 5 p.m.
Thursday, July 14
Brock Youth Centre Coding & Robotics
Camp from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. registration is
required
B r o c k Yo u t h C e n t r e D r o p I n
Skateboarding Lessons in Cannington from
noon until 4:30 p.m.
. Saturday, July 16
Next Steps for families and friends
workshop at Uxbridge Public Library.
Workshop is for people caring for a person
who has Alzheimers or a related dementia.
Register by calling 905-576-2567 or e-mail
[email protected].
Starts at 10:15 a.m.
Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July
17
Dog Days of Scugog at the Scugog Shores
Museum Village. Both days run 9 a.m. until
4 p.m. Featuring WoofJocks, tons of animal
product vendors, canine shows.
Monday, July 18 until Friday, July
22
Brock Youth Centre Mural Painting
Camp in Beaverton. Runs from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m. on all days. Registration is
required.
Monday, July 18
Campre Night at the Kawartha Lakes
Public Library Lindsay Branch at 190 Kent
EDITORIAL
To the Editor,
St., West starting at 6:30 p.m. Call 705-3245632 for more information.
Little Britain Book Club at the City of
Kawartha Lakes Public Library Little
Britain Branch at 9 Arena Rd. at 10:30 a,.m
Call 705-786-2088 for more information.
Wednesday, July 20
Nourish and Develop Healthy Harvest
C ommu n i t y L u n c h a t t h e N ou ri s h
Community hub in Cannington. The event
runs from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Admission is by donation and the event is
open to the public.
Thursday, July 21
Monthly Diners Club seniors luncheon
presented by Community Care at the
Oakwood Community Centre, noon. Call
705-324-7323 to reserve.
Friday, July 22
Michele Sharpe Cherry Blossom Acrylic
Canvas Painting Art Social 7-10pm,
registration required
Saturday, July 23
10th annual Uxbridge Fireghters Car
Wash from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Fire Hall
at 17 Bascon St. Cost is donation, no set
amount. Last car wash at old re hall.
Proceeds to charity.
Sunday, July 24
A decoration service will be held for the
North Valentia and South Valentia
cemetaries starting at 2 p.m. There will be a
luncheon that follows.
Friday, July 29
41st Greenbank United Church Beef
barbecue. Tickets are $20 per adult and $5
per child and can be purchased from
church members, Event runs all day.
Happenings is a community service of The Standard reserved for Charitable and Non-Prot
events. We endeavour to run all eligible items in the order which they are received.
The Care & Share Community
Permaculture Garden volunteers are back
at it this summer growing food for
Operation Scugog! We are following the
principles of permaculture (earth care,
people care, and fair share) as we learn
together. With a focus on nourishing the
soil naturally, conserving water, and
growing nutritious food, we hope to
contribute to the well being of our
community.
Thanks is extended to many individuals
and groups for their ongoing support.
Special thanks goes to Karen Giles of
Sunlife Financial (for her generous
donation toward the rainwater cistern),
and the Port Perry Agricultural Society (for
providing the space for the garden,
donating straw for mulching, and
including us in the Port Perry Fall Fair). We
also want to thank Vivian Foster, Kathy
Kiiskinen and clients of Community Living
North Durham for their ongoing interest
and involvement in the garden. Also to
Joanne and Tyler of Homestead Furniture
for the generous donation of the lovely
adirondack chairs and table.
We hope that the community will
understand, but the garden is not
equipped to accept or manage excavation
ll, pet waste, pet hair, wood scrap
donations, old Christmas trees/wreaths, or
dead ornamental potted plants. As you
might expect, we want to ensure the
cleanest conditions possible for growing
fresh vegetables in the garden. Also please
note that the black containers are for
compost only and are not to be used as a
waste receptacle. Starting in September of
2016, we will, however, gratefully accept
shredded, bagged fall leaves. Please feel
free to visit our website at
caresharegarden.ca for further information
on the evolution of the garden, and
opportunities for involvement.
Lynne Chase on behalf of the Care and
Share Community Permaculture Garden
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Walk Softly
GEOFF CARPENTIER
SCUGOG ISLAND
UNITED CHURCH
Hanging on for dear life
The other day, as I was driving to Port Perry, I
noticed a small green beetle on my windshield and
wondered how long it would cling there before being
swept away by the wind. As I was driving, I also noted
that it wasn’t simply hunched down clinging to some
dirt on the window, but actually walked around a bit!
To my surprise, it survived the entire 14 km trip, and
only when I slowed down and parked the car did it lift
off and y away. How could it do this on this seemingly
slick window, with winds of 80 km/hr rushing past its
tiny body? How could it not be blown off?
Well the answer is simple, but complicated at the
same time. Many insects have millions of tiny bristles
and hairs on the bottom of their feet. What we see as
smooth surfaces are never really smooth at all, but
actually have bumps and grooves that are so tiny we
can’t see them, but are there nonetheless. When the
insect walks over these surfaces, the hairs on its feet
cling to the numerous ridges and valleys, and voilà,
walking on glass is easy. Other insects employ a
different technique using features called arolia essentially microscopic sticky hairy pads on the feet.
An oily substance is secreted by the insect onto the
hairs on the pad causing them to adhere to slick or
rough surfaces. Other insects, such as grasshoppers,
use tarsal claws - little hooks located on the legs to grip
surfaces.
We’ve all seen spiders building webs and noticed
that they can walk over the sticky surface of their own
web unhindered, but how do they hang on in high
winds or rainy situations? Again, they use millions of
tiny exible hairs to grip the surface of the web, but
the bond is not permanent, and they can quickly
release their hold. This is essential to them, as they
must be able to move quickly, to catch prey and avoid
predators. Being stuck to a surface is a bad idea unless
a mechanism is in place to allow them to detach at
will. Insect larvae, such as caterpillars, often dangle
from trees and other plants on microscopic threads.
These are sticky but fragile, so when the wind reaches
a certain speed, the insect simply releases its grip on
the strand and is airborne and
eventually arrives at its
destination, carried by the
wind off it goes.
Invertebrates, such as
barnacles that choose to be
permanently attached to ships,
piers and even whales, use a different technique.
They produce a strong and permanent glue that
bonds them to the chosen surface. They literally
cannot let go and must be scraped off by predators.
Fish use microscopic scales, modied ns or suction
cups to adhere to surfaces, but again they must be
able to release the grip as they see t or they will
perish.
Reptiles and amphibians use several techniques to
grip surfaces – claws and tails are commonly
employed by lizards, but tree frogs use suction pads on
their feet to grasp trees and other plants, while snakes
use the scales on their bellies to both move and to
attach themselves to vertical or smooth surfaces.
Larger animals are easier to gure out. They use
hands, claws, talons, beaks, fangs and even tails to
grip surfaces, but these pale in comparison to the
acrobatics one can see, when the tiniest forms of life
grip a surface that seems impossibly slick.
Oh by the way - ever wonder why spiders don’t get
stuck in their own webs? Basically, they produce two
types of webbing, one sticky and one not. They look
the same to us, but to a spider they are vastly different.
Add to this the fact that all web-spinning spiders have
three claws on each foot, non-web-spinners have two,
and it is believed that extra set of claws is used to grip
the web but minimizes the contact points so it can
release itself quickly when needed. Pretty clever.
Maybe insects will rule the world!?
Geoff Carpentier is a published author, expedition
guide and environmental consultant. Visit Geoff online at, www.avocetnatureservices.com and on
LinkedIn and Facebook.
SUNDAY, July 17th
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry
Phone: (905) 982-2064
[email protected]
www.newsongportperry.ca
Sunday July 17th, 10am
Nursery and Sunday School Available
VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
for all age groups
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship
6:30 p.m. – Evening Worship
Childcare and Jr. church is
provided for Infants - Grade 6
70 Toronto St. North Uxbridge
Father Joseph Rodrigues
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 ofce 905-852-6944
20 First Avenue
Pastor Kirby Constable
905-852-6213
www.trinityuxbridge.com
Sunday, July 17th
Morning Service - 10 a.m.
“Come join us
Free will offering taken up”
July 17th, 2016
9th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 a.m. Eucharist
It has been a tragic couple of weeks in America. The
killing of innocent people by police and the killing of
Dallas police ofcers has the world shaking it’s head in
disbelief.
Distrust for, dissatisfaction with, and fear towards
police are rising issues in North America. Police are
becoming more militarized and disconnected from
the community. Action needs to be taken. Good thing
there is already a policing policy, that is supposed to be
in place, just for these kinds of situations. Too bad it
isn’t being fully utilized on a mass scale.
Community policing, is a strategy of policing
that focuses on police building ties and working
closely with the community. It requires police, to
use a proactive approach in addressing public
safety concerns.
The contemporary community policing movement,
emphasizes changing the role of law enforcement,
from a reactive, incident-driven bureaucracy, to a
more open, quality-oriented partnership with the
local community.
This is achieved by going out into the community
and talking to local residents, business owners, and
organizations, to build a trustworthy relationship
between police and the community. Citizens get to
know the police, see they are out there to serve and
protect, and so, are more likely to provide tips on
criminal activities. Familiarity, generally eases the fear
and anxiety a community may have developed for
police. Ofcers held accountable to the civilians they
are serving.
Sunday school & Nursery
available
Community policing focuses
on solving crimes that the
community is actually
concerned about, instead of an
outside agenda and actually
solving crimes with support and assistance from the
community. I believe this would bring about a much
safer community and mend some of the open wounds
between the general public and the police force.
It has been around for years, but I believe, it's not
being utilized on a mass scale, which could have a real
effect. In the United States, the Violent Crime Control
and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, established the
Ofce of Community Oriented Policing Services
(COPS), within the Justice Department, to promote
community policing.
Police should not be the enemy. I believe, if police
were assigned to one area of the community and
established real working relationships with the public,
than the world would be a safer, happier, more
inclusive place.
Connecting with the public also provides police
with more creative problem solving techniques, to
provide alternatives to traditional law enforcement.
When things go wrong, who do we call? The police.
It’s about time we bring back what policing was
invented for, to serve and protect the community.
All are Welcome!
(Anglican Network in Canada)
2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.)
905-985-8681
www.portperrybaptist.ca
Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor
A proactive approach
@robertdral
SUNDAY, July 17th
Service at 10 a.m.
www.portperryunited.com
Sunday, July 17th
Port Perry United Church
294 Queen St., Port Perry
Prince Albert United Church
23 Jeffery St., Prince Albert
Nursery Care and Sunday School
Rev. Sean Astop
Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
All are warmly welcome
GOODWOODUXBRIDGE LUTHERAN
CHURCH
3999 Front Street, Goodwood
Contact: Arthur Schickedanz
(416) 540-7060
Services at 11:15 AM
2nd and 4th Sundays of each
month
(at Goodwood United Church)
SUNDAY, July 17th
Greenbank
(Hwy 12, minutes N. of Pt. Perry)
11:00 am Service
Seagrave
(In the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave)
9:15 am Service
Everyone is Welcome
To list your church events
contact us at
905-985-6985
VOL. 12
NO. 07
YOUR NEWEST AUTOMOTIVE MARKETPLACE
The Overall Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Prix victor, the No. 31 Action
Express Corvette, shares the third turn with the Canadian-designed,
built, and developed, GTLM class-winning Ford GT.
T H U R S D AY, J u l y 1 4 , 2 0 1 6
Scott Maxwell makes his mark
at Sports Car Championship
J. WALLY NESBITT Special To The
Standard
J. WALLY NESBITT Special To The Standard
More than two dozen Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup
competitors tackled Canadian Tire Motorsports Park on the
Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Priz weekend.
J. WALLY NESBITT Special To The Standard
BOWMANVILLE: The IMSA
WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
made its sole Canadian appearance last
weekend, at Canadian Tire Motorsports
Park. 37 various sports racing cars,
everything from the exotic prototypes to
production-based machinery, raced two
hours and 40 minutes, around the fourkilometre CTMP circuit, with the
outright win claimed by the No. 31 Action
Express Corvette prototype, driven by
Dame Cameron and Eric Curran.
Although the prototype cars are
generally considered to be the crowd
favourite, many in attendance, at CTMP
this weekend, were focusing their
attention on the red-white and blue,
liveried Ford GT cars.
Coming off of a GTLM class victory, in
the 24 Hours of Le Mans, these Chip
Ganassi Racing-entered cars were
p ro c l a i m e d t h e G r e a t A m e r i c a n
Conquerors, the cars that beat the best
from Germany, Italy and Japan.
The only problem is, this was a
Canadian project.
Conceived, designed, fabricated and
rened by Markham, ON’s Multimatic
Motorsports, the Ford GT was put
through its formative testing, by former
Uxbridge resident (and previous winner
of the 24 Heures du Mans) Scott
Maxwell.
Untold laps around the Canadian Tire
and Calabogie Motorsports Parks tracks,
with Maxwell at the wheel, lled printout
after printout of data, all used to develop
the car into a race ready, potential
winner.
Following nearly two years of intensive
development, the Ford GT cars were
delivered to the Ganassi shops, where
they were entrusted to team drivers Ryan
Briscoe, Richard Westbrook, Joey Hand
and Dirk Muller.
Four cars, competing under the
Ganassi Racing banner, were sent to Le
Mans, where, in a dramatic show of
force, the GTs nished rst, third and
fourth, with the No. 86 car of Hand,
Muller and Sebastien Bourdais claiming
the class victory.
Another class win, in the Sahlens Six
Hours of the (Watkins) Glen, one week
prior to the Canadian race date,
prompted the IMSA sanctioning body, to
adjust their Balance of Performance
(BoP), adding 15 kilograms of weight and
reducing the turbo boost of the Fords,
while lessening the minimum weights
and providing air intake allowances, for
the Corvettes and Porsche entries.
Despite this handicap, the No. 67
Briscoe/ Westbrook Ford GT captured the
GTLM class victory at Canadian Tire
Motorsports Park, nishing in front of the
No. 4 Gavin/ Milner and No. 3 Garcia/
Magnussen Corvettes.
Sadly, and perhaps unjustly, Scott
Maxwell’s name appears nowhere on the
Ford GT driver’s roster. But while Chip
Ganassi may have no more use for
Maxwell’s skills, his talent is not being
wasted, as he, along with teammate Billy
Johnson, cruised their Multimaticprepared No. 15 Ford Mustang to the
overall victory, in the 150 minute
Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge.
“This was the one I wanted. It’s pretty
special,” remarked Maxwell. “My wife
and kids are here, the only one who isn’t
is my Dad (George). It’s his birthday and
he’s not doing well.”
Texan, Nikko Reger and Mark
Drennan, from San Jose, captured
victories during the Battery Tender Global
Mazda MX-5 Cup. Ten local race fans
were able to enjoy the action-packed race
weekend, with passes provided by the
Mazda MX-5 Cup organizers.
Last reghter’s car wash at old re hall in Uxbridge July 23
UXBRIDGE: Fireghters will soon be moving into a
brand new re hall, at Brock St. and Concession 6, but
before that happens, reghters will be holding their
last fundraising car wash at the old re hall.
The 10th Uxbridge Fireghter’s Car Wash, takes
place on Saturday, July 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m., at the Uxbridge Fire Hall, at 17 Bascom St.
The cost is a donation of any amount. The car wash is
one of two main fundraising events, the reghters put
on. The Boot Drive at the Santa Clause Parade, being
the second. All money raised goes to local initiatives or
individuals in need of funding. In the past, The
Uxbridge Fireghters have supported, The Uxbridge
Cottage Hospital Foundation, the Salvation Army,
Loaves and Fishes, the Uxbridge Lions Club, and Camp
Bucko, a camp for children with burn injuries.
The donations also support local volunteer
reghters. “If there is a death in the family, a birth, a
marriage, someone is ill or a son or daughter needs
assistance, with a fundraiser at school, we provide them
something to show our support,” said Jonathan Britton,
a volunteer reghter with the Uxbridge Fire
Department.
If a reghter provides many years of service to the
community or has done something noteworthy, they
receive a plaque at the Fire Department’s appreciation
night. In addition, the plaques and pictures displayed at
the re station are maintained over the years..
This is the public’s last chance to see the old re
station. The new facility will allow reghters to engage
in additional training onsite rather than traveling to
other facilities. It was designed after the Listowell style
of re hall’s and has a budget of $3.8 million. “Any
support the community can provide would be greatly
appreciated... We (Uxbridge Fireghters) all live in the
community and want to support our community,
whether through providing re rescue services, helping
at community events, or supporting those in need,”
added Britton.
For more information, contact Jonathan Britton at,
[email protected].
Port Perry Angels celebrating Dog Days returns to Scugog museum
25-year anniversary on July 17
DAN CEARNS
The Standard
SCUGOG: The Port
Perry Angels softball club
will be hosting a fun day, to
celebrate their 25th
anniversary, on Sunday,
July 17.
All angels, past and
present, are invited to Joe
Fowler Park for a photo op.
There will also be a
barbecue and fun
contests.
Coach Rick Finlay said
this is a good event for
players to reminisce in, as
well as to inspire future
Angels.
“We keeping getting
younger kids out to watch,
and we talk to them, and
they say “yeah, we would
like to play for the Angels.’
So we thought this would
be a good promotional
event,” he said. “It’s just
something for people to
remember their time with
the Angels.”
The event will run from
2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The
Angels have ten teams,
including Mites, Squirts,
Bantam, Novice and
Midget levels.
One of the WoofJocks competes in a high jump
event during last year’s Dog Days of Scugog.
Goreski’s Landing Resort on Scugog
Island, in Port Perry, held the 9th
Annual Reel and Deal event, in support
of The Multiple Sclerosis Society of
Canada, on Thursday, July 7. Reel and
Deal is a multi-activity event, beginning
with a bass ﬁshing tournament on Lake
Scugog in the morning, followed by a
poker tournament, dinner, and an
auction that included a pair of Gold
Section tickets to a Maple Leafs game
at the Air Canada Centre . The MS
Society of Canada promotes multiple
sclerosis research and provides
education and services to people with
MS and their families.
ROB DRAL
The Standard
SCUGOG: The Scugog Shores
Museum Village, will once again be lled
with canines, when the “Dog Days of
Scugog” returns this weekend.
Some of the highlights of the 14th
annual event include, the Woofjocks
Canine All Stars, a Bernese Mountain Dog
carting demo, Scugog’s Dog’s Got Talent,
fashion shows and many free contests.
The festival will run from 9 a.m. until 4
p.m. on both Saturday, July 16 and
Sunday, July 17. Admission is $7 for
adults, $5 for students and seniors, and
$2 for chilldren between the ages of 5
and 12 years of age. Children 4 years of
age and under get in free, Family passes
are also available for $20 each, which
include two adults and an unlimited
number of children 12 and under. For
more information, phone 905-985-8698
ext. 103 or go on-line to
www.scugogshoresmuseum.com.
The Scugog Shores Museum Village is
located at 16210 Island Rd. in Port Perry.
Trivia Night in support of Big
Brothers Big Sisters July 18
UXBRIDGE: Big Brothers Big Sisters
of North Durham are hosting a ‘Trivia
Night’ on Monday, July 18, at Foxbridge
Golf Club, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Admission is $25 per person and
includes trivia, as well as a pizza and
pasta buffet.
Teams of four are encouraged.
P ro c e e d s g o t o w a r d s t h e y o u t h mentoring charity to help inspire and
empower local youth and help them
reach their potential.
To register for the trivia night, please
call Krista Webb at, 905-985-3733 ext. 4
or email her at, krista.webb@
bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.
Foxbridge Golf Course is located at,
274 Reach St., in Uxbridge. They can be
reached at, 905-852-7962.
Big Brothers Big Sisters will be
celebrating their 40th anniversary in the
community in September.
Knights of Columbus want to bring more Syrian families
SCUGOG: Thanks to the generosity
of the community, Port Perry could soon
be welcoming two more refugee families
from Syria.
The Knights of Columbus (KoC) of
Immaculate Conception Parish are
raising money, as part of “Project Hope.”
P ro j e c t H o p e i s a n e m e r g e n c y
refugee resettlement campaign,
l a u n c h e d b y t h e A rc h d i o c e s e o f
To r o n t o , i n r e s p o n s e t o t h e
humanitarian crisis in Syria and
Iraq. The campaign has a goal of
resettling 100 families and raising $3
million.
The Archdiocese of Toronto reached
out to all 225 churches within the
diocese, looking for sponsor groups, and
the Knights of Columbus answered
there call to action.
“Family is so important that we as a
council are spearheading an initiative to
bring a family to Port Perry from Syria,”
said the KoC in a statement on their
website.
John Peco from the KoC #8591,
updated The Standard on where they
currently are in the resettlement
process. Just this past week, the
support group was matched with two
families. The rst family is a mother,
father, and two children. The second
family is also a family of four, and the
mother is the sister of the mother in
the rst family. The ages of the
children in the rst family are four
and seven. The second family has two
girls, ages 10 and 16.
To date, the Parish has raised $25,000.
They are hoping to raise a total of
$60,000; $30,000 for each family, and
are condent they will reach their goal.
The group is currently facing two
major challenges. The rst major
challenge is securing housing for both
families. They are actively searching for
two apartments in Port Perry, but did say
a single unit will work if necessary.
The second major challenge is
employment. The KoC are looking for
any entry level positions, to establish the
families upon resettlement. The group is
interested in talking to anyone that can
help them with those obstacles.
In addition to housing and
employment, the KoC are also looking
for several support volunteers. This
includes anyone that can help the
families with transportation, learning
English, or any other social assistance.
Aside from cash donations, the
support group is also looking for
donations of household items, furniture,
appliances, clothing, and toys for the
children. Physical donations can be
made at Immaculate Conception
Church, at 1710 Scugog St., in Port
Perry.
“We are blessed in Port Perry, to have
so much generosity and support from
the community,” said John Peco.
For more information or to make a
donation, please contact John Peco by
email at [email protected].
The Knights of Columbus is the world's
largest Catholic fraternal service
organization. They were founded in 1882
in Connecticut by Father Michael J.
McGivney. They were named after the
mariner Christopher Columbus.
YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY SPORTS COVERAGE
Uxbridge native Liam Blais joins Wisconsin Yellow Jackets
DARRYL KNIGHT Special To The Standard
UXBRIDGE: Liam Blais' hockey journey has taken
the 21-year-old Uxbridge native to Elliot Lake for the
past two seasons, with the next chapter set to unfold in
Wisconsin, after recently committing to join the hockey
program at the University of Wisconsin-Superior in the
fall.
“Finally signing, was a big relief, and I'm really excited
for the opportunity," Blais told The Standard. "Not a lot
of kids get the chance to play at the NCAA level, and
Wisconsin-Superior is a great program with a new
coach, looking for a fresh start. I'm excited to be part of
what they are building.”
Blais noted that he chose to join the Yellow Jackets,
after receiving interest from several schools in the
northeast and midwest United States, following a pair of
successful seasons at the Junior 'A' level. As Elliot Lake
is in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League
(NOJHL), the 5'10" 163 lb. centre emerged as one of
the top defensive forwards in the league. As well, Blais
expanded on his offensive role this past season, ranking
among Elliot Lake's leading scorers, with 18 goals and
21 assists in 40 games.
"I'm planning to major in business, and the excellent
academic reputation was really important to me. It's a
great school, with great facilities including a recently
renovated arena that's one of the best in the midwest,"
added Blais.
The move to the NCAA ranks concludes a less-thantypical minor and junior hockey career for Blais. While
many of his peers spent considerable time with elite
'AAA' teams in their youth, Blais played the entirety of
his minor hockey career with the Uxbridge Stars at the
'A' and 'AA' level, after starting in the Timbits program at
age 4.
After captaining the Stars to a Lakeshore League
championship and an OMHA quarternals appearance
in his nal Midget season, Blais joined his hometown
Bruins for the 2013-14 season, taking home Most
Improved Player honours. Prior to the 2014-15 season,
hungry for further opportunities, Blais headed north to
Elliot Lake, after turning heads over the summer at the
prestigious TEP Showcase Tournament in Toronto.
“I take a lot of pride in the path that I've taken, and it's
been a lot of hard work, with a lot of great support from
my family. Moving to Elliot Lake and playing for the
Wildcats, was an amazing opportunity to grow as a
player," explained Blais. "I went from being on the ice
two or three times a week, to working on my game every
day. My sole purpose in my time there, was hockey, and
it paid off with this new opportunity to play at Superior.”
The Wisconsin Yellow Jacket’s men's hockey team
won the NAIA National Championship in 1976 and the
NCAA Division III National Championship in 2002.
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for all the latest hockey updates in North Durham.
Julia Schell of Uxbridge North Durham United
helps bring home rugby under-13 girls defeat
silver medal
Darlington 1-0
DARRYL KNIGHT
Special To The Standard
UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge's Julia Schell
was part of the Canadian team that
brought home silver medals last week, at
the FISU Rugby Sevens Championships
in Swansea, Wales, after falling 31-5 to
France in the nal on Saturday, July 9.
Canada had surged to a perfect 4-0
record, in the pool stages of the World
University Championships, and downed
China by a score of 7-5 in the cup
seminals, before falling to France in the
championship match.
"This young group had to come together
very quickly, and they did just that," head
coach Jen Boyd said in a press release.
"Bringing together a group of 12 athletes
f ro m a c ro s s t h e c o u n t r y, t o a n
international competition, is no easy feat.
The girls relished the challenge and
represented Canada well, both on and off
the pitch.
"For some, this was there rst exposure
to international competition in a high
per for mance environment. They
adapted quickly, with the help of great
leadership from our carded athletes. All
of these athletes will now return to
provincial and club competition, to
continue to help raise the bar of women's
rugby in Canada."
Canada opened the tournament with a
pair of wins on Day 1, with victories
against Portugal and Spain. They opened
play with a 14-12 win over Portugal,
before wrapping up the rst day of
competition with a 17-5 victory over
Spain.
On Day 2, Canada squared off against
Australia and China, coming away with
another perfect performance on the
pitch, with a 36-0 rout of Australia, to
open the day, with Schell adding a
conversion for Team Canada, and a
tightly contested 19-17 win over China,
to wrap up the round robin.
KEM CEHAJIC
Special To The Standard
NORTH DURHAM: It was an up and
down week, in terms of results for the
NDUFC competitive teams, but all the
squads made sure they played hard,
regardless of the score.
The U13 girls, sponsored by Family
Worship Centre, defeated Darlington by
a 3-1 score. Grace A had a pair and
Brittany H scored the other for the girls
in gold, with a total team commitment to
defense, throughout the game. The three
points, vault the team into third place in
their division.
The U14 girls drew, with a tough
Oshawa Turul team, at one goal each,
which now leaves the dedicated team in
3rd place, as they compete in the U15
division. Scoring for North Durham was
Emma V, as the girls did well to keep their
focus on good strong play, as the game's
intensity grew.
The Trading Post sponsored U16 boys
team, struggled at times in their game
against Whitby, but almost pulled off a
result in dropping a 2-1 decision. Logan
Grifths powered his rst of the season
for coach Cole's club, but it wasn't
enough, as the heat and hard surface
wore the boys down. A big shout out to
the U18 boys, as they keep on giving
great efforts this season, despite playing
in a very difcult league, struggles with
numbers, and the odd suspension and
injury. The players are to be commended
on their pride, and with players such as
Graham Menear leading the way, the
results should start turning around
soon.
In a fairly tame Euro Cup nal,
Portugal scored late in extra time, to
defeat France 1-0 and win their rst ever
major championship. TFC have a couple
of games on the road this week, after
beating Chicago at home last Saturday.
The Reds are trying to stay in playoff
contention, until some of their key
injured players get back to form.

Cycling action plan pitched to Council

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