Focus on Scugog

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Focus on Scugog

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Thumbs
Rating local events and decisions
with a thumb ‘up’ or ‘down’.
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Super Parents
Local couple foster parents to
more than 125 children.
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Whimsical World
Viktor Tinkl’s world is a fantasy of
aqueducts and strange figures.
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Shocking
Ken Murray reflects on his 50
years in business in Port Perry.
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Splish!
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JULY 2013
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on Scugog
Volume 8 - Number 4
Published by Observer Publishing of Port Perry
188 Mary Street - Port Perry,
Unit 201 - L9L 1A2
Phone: 905-985-8585
Kim Calls It Quits
Kim Coates wrapping up 32 year
career with Township of Scugog.
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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
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FREELANCE WRITERS................ Paul Arculus,
Jonathan van Bilsen, Karen Stiller,
Lynn Campbell, Scott Mercer
ACCOUNTING....... Judy Ashby, N. Hvidsten
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Wooden Classics
Refurbishing classic wood boats
new love for Gord Hooker.
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Dear Focus...
Reference to ‘natives’ not appropriate
Dear Editor
Re: Focus on Scugog, “Thumbs”
Many of the members at the Mississaugas of Scugog
Island First Nation were surprised at your Focus on
Scugog “Thumbs” reference that, “it appears the natives are restless, dd” due to there being a “rash of
graffiti spread around town this past month.”
I would respectfully request that you take greater
care in the usage of that phrase, particularly in the
context of publicized comments about unlawful or
mischievous behaviour such as graffiti.
Many readers (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal) may
not be aware of the origin of the phrase, and worse,
may have taken your comments literally.
Attention must be paid to the context of your commentary. Scugog First Nation has worked very hard to
contribute and foster good will within the Port Perry
community, and I do not want a seemingly benign
phrase to discount the relationship that our community has built with Scugog residents.
On a quick scan of the web and writings about the
film based on H.G. Wells’ book, The Island of Dr. Moreau
the phrase “the natives are getting restless” implies
that the Indigenous population is about to rise up
and attack the people who do not belong. Apparently
the phrase was originally employed in a movie, The
Island of Lost Souls (1933), and was uttered to describe a
hybridized human/animal population as a result of an
experiment by Dr. Moreau.
Regardless of the origin of the phrase, the word
“native” has been used to describe Aboriginal peoples
for many years, so much so that it has become synonymous with “First Nations”, “Indigenous”, “Aboriginal”, “Indians”, etc.
Please turn to page 32
MORE LETTERS ON PAGES 11, 32
our cover
Many people who retire find
themselves wondering how to
keep busy, but not Gord Hooker,
who has taken his part-time hobby
of refinishing classic wood boats
to the next level. Gord spends
countless hours restoring these
old classics at his home on Scugog
Island. See page 54.
Photo by J. Peter Hvidsten
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Roof leak at Beer Store a problem
Dear Editor
Here is a “Thumbs Down” to the Beer Store for
having a prolonged roof leak that they appear to do
nothing about. It has been months since I have walked
into the store and seen a “bucket” on the floor in front
of the cooler that is there to catch water dripping from
the ceiling.
Are we just supposed to wait until we have our
own Elliot Lake catastrophe for these monopolistic
beer mongers to do something?
It took them four or five months to repair a few
pot holes in the parking lot. I suggest the roof leak is
a much more serious problem and should require immediate action.
Tim Johnston
Port Perry
No plans to retire for Ken Murray
Dear Editor
After a 50 year career as an electrician in Port Perry
I was completely surprised and touched by a party in
my honour at the Royal Canadian Legion on June 8.
More than 100 people attended, including 14 men
who trained and worked for me at Ken Murray Electric
before going out on their own.
There are so many people to thank for pulling off
this amazing surprise and before I name anyone, I’d
like to thank all those who had any part in this memorable evening.
A special thanks to Guy Latrielle, who arranged
for certificates from John O’Toole, MPP, Mayor Chuck
Mercier, Township of Scugog, Aaron O’Toole, MP.
Also I would like to thank my wife Eleanor, daughter Juliee Fitz and son-in-law Joe Young, Brian McTaggart and Beth and Andy Pennington for their help in
organizing the evening.
I know there are many others who were involved
and I would like to express my sincere appreciation to
all of you... and no, I’m not retiring!
Ken Murray
Port Perry
Article on karting well received
Dear Editor
Wow, what a great write up and photos in the latest
edition (June 2013) of the Focus on Scugog magazine.
We have had so many people already comment on
how well it was done. We sure hope this helps get the
word out about Karting, and that piece will sure go a
long way in helping to promote it. Scott nailed all the
information to a “T” about the sport of karting. Thank
you very much.
It seems fitting that the story came out this week as
we won our first race of the season this past Sunday,
along with a third and fourth the past two races.
Must be good luck.
Cody Fenton
Port Perry
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The Pelyk’s have fostered 120 children
in 25 years . . . but who’s counting?
It is a picture you would probably see in a lot of Canadian photo albums: a patient yellow lab – resigned to his
fate – wearing a pink tutu and surrounded by beaming
little girls.
This photo album, though, is different.
The jumbo-sized book features different kids on almost
every page: freckled faces, beach balls, velvet dresses,
boys with buckets, lit candles on birthday cakes, sleepy
little people lounging on hammocks, kids with cows.
It is a collection of love, carefully put together by Port
Perry’s Sue Pelyk, a foster mother who has welcomed
and nurtured more than 120 children in her Scugog
Island home for the last 25 years.
Some stay for years, others overnight, as Sue and her
husband Tim respond to the short-term and emergency
needs of children brought into care by the Durham
Children’s Aid Society.
“There are things wrong in their homes, each child
has a different reason that you could write a book
about,” explains Sue. “The ultimate goal is to return
children to their natural families.”
In the meantime though, Sue creates a temporary
family for the young people –ranging from newborn infants to older teens – who walk through her front door.
“It’s a mom thing,” says Sue, mother to two adult
children and one adopted teen of her own. “They need
continuity, which sometimes you can’t give them,” says
Sue. “I don’t know how you can change what they’ve
been through. Some of them will
never be right. I used to think I could
fix every kid, but you can’t. You do
your best and make a difference. You
can put them on the right path.”
Jennifer Moore is a resource
worker with the Durham Children’s
Aid society. She works with Sue.
“Sue has been a foster parent for us
for over 25 years now. She’s an awesome foster parent. Sue has a great
sense of humour,” says Jennifer. “The
thing that is really wonderful about
Sue and her family is how they treat
their foster children, just like they
were their own children. You can’t
tell the difference, and ideally that is
what you want.”
In fact, when Sue lists off what a
foster parent needs to succeed, they
really are characteristics that most
good parents have: “You have to
have a lot of patience. You can’t be
selfish. You have to be able to stop
Above - The Pelyk’s daughter Amanda, left, taken with her three foster sisters in 2002.
Maggie, Keir and Keely.
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Opposite page ‑ The Pelyk family on their front porch in May 2013. Pictured from back
left, Tim, Keely and Sue; front left, Maggie and Keir.
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The Scugog Chamber of Commerce and Port Perry
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Continued from page 5
things. You have to be flexible. But you have to do
that with your own kids anyway.”
To be a foster parent though, requires more than
solid parenting skills. “You have to go through an
orientation, take courses, more now than it was back
when I started,” says Sue. “I have to take courses every year, CPR every year, and courses on things like
managing aggressive behaviour every year. Some of
the courses and conferences have helped with raising
my own teens. I’m a better parent than I was when I
was young I think.”
Sue also believes that, while her natural born
children sometimes might have struggled at having
foster kids in and out of their childhood home, the
experience ultimately enriched their lives.
“They had to share me and share their household.
I think there was good and bad in it,” says Sue. She
remembers when one baby left their home, they
bought a kitten to help their daughter get over that
loss. “It was a balance act, there’s a birth order in
every household, so I made sure the foster kids were
younger than my own kids as much as I could. My
two adult kids today are in helping professions, and I
think that was part of it.”
For all the happy moments captured in Sue’s photo
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time at the hospital with a baby with fractured ribs.
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And Sue remembers one little girl saying: “I’m just like
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caseworkers to hear progress reports of children who
were happily adopted or returned to their own restored
family. She has even had some kids come back for a visit
and to say thank you.
These days, Sue and her husband share their home
with three teens, two of them are foster children, and one
is their daughter who they adopted years ago. “It’s just a
Mom thing,” says Sue. “I give them my best.”
Jennifer Moore agrees; Sue does give her best. “I think
people underestimate how difficult it is to be a foster parent, not just to be qualified, but the ongoing work after
you’re approved. There’s a lot of training,” says Jennifer
“You have to work with a great amount of people and a
lot of community professionals. It’s a lot of work.”
Jennifer also says that the Durham Children’s Aid
Society desperately needs foster parents “It’s ideal if we
can have foster parents that can give children that sense
of family, that sense of belonging. We want the best for
our kids. We want them to grow up with everything that
all kids deserve.”
In Sue Pelyk’s house on Scugog Island, that is exactly
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Volunteers at work raking new material along the path.
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Volunteers from the A.C. Neilsen Co. Ltd., came to Port Perry on June 13 to help repair
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Since this motivated group came
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Ken Murray stands in front of his new Chevy truck, not long after starting Ken P. Murray Electric in 1963.
SHOCKING
...but true!
Ken Murray has been powering
up Scugog circuits for 50 years
Ken Murray’s tone carries an unmistakable
conviction: “I enjoy coming to work every day.”
Not all of us can make that statement without
reservation. And even fewer can say it after holding the same job for fifty years.
In a self-owned business like Ken Murray
Electric, you write your next pay cheque with
your own sweat. It’s certainly not a business opportunity for the faint of heart, or for anyone who
demands the security of predictable paydays.
So to survive 50 years in that environment –
and still be going strong – you must have been
dedicated to your craft. And as well, you had to
have been good at it.
Ken’s commitment to quality helps to explain
his company’s longevity.
“We don’t do jobs where the emphasis is on doPlease turn to page 14
Ken Murray still goes to his office/workshop in Port Perry every morning.
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Photos by J. Peter Hvidsten
Even after 50 years, Ken still enjoys getting into the workshop at his business each and every day.
ing the least work for the most money,” Ken says. “You
want that, you’re talking to the wrong guy.”
Dollars and cents, he insists, are a secondary consideration in the big picture.
“I told my kids: ‘If you’re going to do something for
30 or 40 years of your life, don’t think about money. You
won’t enjoy life if you hate what you do.’”
While 50 years in business certainly represents an
enviable milestone, Ken’s working history stretches back
even further.
“My older brother, Ross, was a rebel who hated school
and dropped out when he was 15,” Ken explains. “He
became an electrician, and at 11, I started helping on
weekends and during the summers.”
Unthinkable by today’s standards, neither served an
His older brother Ross became an
electrician when he was 15, so Ken
started helping at 11 years of age.
apprenticeship to qualify as a certified electrician.
“Back then, you didn’t have to have a trade ticket.
All you needed was the nerve to go out and try it. But
remember, things were simpler.”
A growing demand and a fortuitous area of expertise
ensured the brothers’ prosperity.
“Many farms were just installing electricity at the time
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we were starting. Ontario Hydro just didn’t have the
manpower to put up that many poles, and since that
was our specialty, we had lots of work.”
His experiences erecting and stringing electrical
poles in the early 1940s, Ken laughs, tell a story light
years removed from the modern process.
“We paid a dollar a piece for 25’ to 30’ cedars from
Leaskdale, which we cut down and limbed manually
during the winter. A horse would drag the fallen trees
out of the bush, and we’d stack them until spring to
dry. There’d be a window where you could bark them
(skin the bark off) quite easily, and that was also part of
our preparation.
“We dug the holes – five and a half feet deep – using
a shovel turned with a 35-pound bar, and a ‘spoon’ to
lift the dirt out as we went. Three men worked with
pikes and straps to raise the pole and ultimately drop it
in.
“We got paid five bucks a hole, so if things went
well, you could make good money.”
Ken’s tenure with his brother lasted almost nine
years. Perhaps logically, the story would continue with
his breaking off to run his own company.
But life is rarely a straight line.
“I got into the new Oakville Ford plant in 1953, but
found I couldn’t hack doing the same thing day after
day in spite of the good pay.
“For about a year, I installed and strung electrical
poles for a construction company. But when they said
they were headed for Sudbury in the fall, that was
enough for me!”
Ken’s love of travel sparked his next opportunity
worlds away from electrical work.
“I wanted to be a pilot, but the Air Force rejected
me because I was colour blind,” he recalls. “So I did
“ I always wanted to be a pilot, but
the Air Force rejected me because
I was colour blind.” . . . . Ken Murray
two five-year tours of duty in an administrative role,
much of that time stationed in Washington DC. I love
to travel, and the Air Force gave me a chance to see the
world.”
Fate came calling in 1963 as he pondered a third tour.
“I’d been offered a plum posting in Europe when my
younger brother, Bill, asked me to go into the electrical
business with him. I wound up in Port Perry.”
But his role in the partnership would soon change.
Bill, who had long moonlighted as a musician, decided
to pursue a full-time career in country music. Ken became Murray Electric’s sole proprietor, one of only two
electricians in Port Perry at the time.
“Ross Duff was my competitor, but we maintained a
great working relationship. There was enough work for
both of us, so we each avoided undercutting the other.
If you were Ross’ customer, I respected that, and vice
versa. But over time I probably worked for everybody
in town!”
While consolidating his own reputation, Ken provided a springboard for numerous young electricians who
would prosper as the area’s population expanded.
“Rick Laroque, Rick Campbell, Paul Bent… those are
just some of the many local guys who worked for me.
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Some even got their ticket working here and went on to
form their own companies. Others went into the corporate world.”
Ken points to his relationship with Ken Jackson as one
highlight in his career.
“He called me up early one Sunday, told me he had
this idea to manufacture butter tarts out of his garage,
and would I do the wiring. You’ve got to know Ken
– when he got an idea in his head, he was determined to
have it happen now!
“The business expanded, first in his garage, then with
the factory in town. All the time that he’s buying new
machines and getting bigger, he needed more wiring. So
we grew together.”
But their lengthy professional relationship went
beyond simply two businessmen helping each other
prosper.
“In making one of those expansions, Ken asked me if
I’d run him a tab, because he’s extended as far as he can
go at that moment”.
Rick Larocque, Rick Campbell, Paul
Bent are a few of the local electricans
who started out working for Ken.
“So I did. Eventually – and it was another early Sunday morning, as I remember it! – he called, asked me to
draw up an invoice. This was years later, and when I was
done, that bill stretched 23 or 24 pages!
“When I delivered it, Ken wrote a cheque without a
moment’s hesitation. I stuck it in my pocket until I got
home, but found when I did the accounting that it was
made out way over the billed amount. I called Ken and
let him know, but he insisted his payment was correct.
The extra five grand, he told me, was because I’d charged
him no interest on the invoice after all that time. He was
an amazing guy, Ken Jackson.”
The same could be said for Ken Murray for his part in
a trusting and respectful arrangement which might be
impossible to duplicate today.
Changes, he’s seen many in 50 years.
“There are many more regulations and much stricter
enforcement now,” he sighs. “Too often, in my opinion,
bureaucrats run our lives. I’m a fair believer in safety, but
being ridiculous is something else. And sometimes, all
those rules cause unnecessary expense.”
That changing landscape has provided its share of
discussion for Ken off the job as well.
“My wife says ‘it’s a different world, maybe time to get
out,’ meaning retire,” says the 80-year old. “I’ve scaled
back this operation to two electricians from seven or
eight, but I’m still enjoying myself.”
And that, as he once wisely told his children, is the
recipe for a fulfilling life.
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Kids looking for an early dip find
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Port Perry’s Palmer Park splash pad was built to provide years of
trouble-free summer fun for local kids, and it has been a great success… well, almost!
Unfortunately this great facility, first conceived by members of
the local Kinsmen and Kinette Club back in 2008, has also created an
ongoing headache and an ongoing expense for the township.
It’s a wonderful play area, but the ‘pad’, which opened with
It almost appears as if this frog at the splash pad has a tear streaming from
its eye after learning that the popular children’s water park had to undergo repairs
again this year. Gone are the colourful fish on the arches (top right), which have
been replaced with rather bland looking ‘potable water’ piping.
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grand expectations a year after it was approved, has been plagued with costly and
inconvenient repairs or upgrades every
summer. The problems have also driven
the original cost up considerably.
Backing up to June 2008, on the recommendation of John Sellars, Scugog’s Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, the
township awarded Innovative Industries
Inc., of Port Perry, the contract to instal the
initial splash pad for the maximum sum of
$125,000.
The proposal outlined the facility would
feature a 60’ diameter pad, palm trees with
cascading waterfalls, a series of hoops for
kids to run under, large frogs which spray
water from their nostrils and four geysers
to spray upwards.
Despite many delays and complications
during construction, a special ceremony
was held to mark the completion and official opening of the new facility on June
19, 2009. The cost of the pad by the time it
opened was in excess $275,000.
The following summer the pad was shut
down to apply a non-slip coating over the
concrete pad, after numerous reports of
children falling when running through the
water features.
Then on July 14, 2010, splash pad users
were surprised to see signs attached to the
pumping station adjacent to the pad, advising that the splash pad was “closed until
further notice”.
Bev Hendry, Scugog’s CAO, explained
at the time, new Ministry of Health regulations made the closure necessary for the
installation of ultraviolet filters for the pipes that
supply water to the pad.
After a summer of uninterrupted pleasure,
local splash pad enthusiasts once again were
confronted with delays with opening the facility
the following summer.
The pad was closed for the entire month of
June 2011, while contractors installed a large concrete tank beneath the pump house at a cost of
about $35,000. The tank replaced a bladder used
to store recirculated water from the splash pad.
Once again, this was an upgrade to ensure the
township complied with all health requirements
and avoided possible contamination of water.
During the summer of 2012, the splash pad
had once again underwent more repairs, this
time to replace cracked water pipes under the
centre of the pad. The repairs also involved
removing the water arches, with the fish sculptures, which were unfortunately replaced with
rather ‘bland’ looking white ‘potable water’
pipes.
But for the kids who used the facility throughout the long, hot summer, the cool water spraying on them was a blessing.
One would have thought that after all the
money and repairs the site has experienced, this
summer would be repair free.
But true to form, the spring of 2013 arrived
When the spash pad opened in 2009, one of the most popular features
was this decorative water arch with leaping fish. They have since been removed and replaced with very plain water pipes.
and once again, after an inspection of the site, the popular
splash pad had to be fenced off for repairs after it was found
that the pipes under the base of the two palm tree water features were leaking.
Repairs got underway in June and township officials expected the spash pad would be up and operational sometime
before Canada Day celebrations in Palmer Park.
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When Liam Edwards’ birthday was approaching
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When asked why he made this very unselfish
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I love animals and one day I hope to be a vet.”
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of the one foot high weeds from around the Cenotaph
flower beds and Recreation Centre planters? Flowers
would be lovely. What a disgrace!”
Thumbs Down - One of Scugog’s dedicated school
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it’s more dangerous than talking on a cell phone.
Dogs on a driver’s lap are unpredictable and create a
dangerous situation for both operator, pedestrians and
other motorists. He says, “Should you have to stop
suddenly the dog could be injured or killed if the air bag
deploys. It could also be a hazzard to anyone crossing
the street.” We couldn’t agree more!
Thumbs Up - to Port Perry’s 16 year-old Jake Bricknell
who has been signed to play with the Belleville
Bulls of the OHL. Jake had a very successful
year with the Central Ontario Wolves and was
selected in the second round and presented with his
sweater by Bulls coach George Burnett, who also
learned his hockey skills in this community.
Thumbs Up - And speaking of sporting achievements,
a ‘thumbs up’ to 18 year-old Jake McNulty who
has been selected by the Golf Association of
Ontario to represent the province at the 2013
Canada Summer Games, being held in Sherbrooke,
Quebec. Jake currently stands fourth in the Junior U19
Boys Golf Association of Ontario rankings.
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south wall of the New Song Church on Simcoe
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Above, a large display of tin and wood soldiers, which appear to be marching
through a field. At left, one of the many cement sculptures on the Tinkl property.
The WhimSical
WoRld of
Viktor Tinkl
While on a country drive, you may find the property “by
chance” --the same way owner Viktor Tinkl did.
It’s the famous place where the towering sumacs in the yard,
crowned by copper coloured globes, share space with towering
sculptures made of metal and cement, their whimsical faces
staring back at you as you stare at them.
The rural retreat near Vallentyne is aptly described in the
Uxbridge Studio Tour brochure as “a fantasy of aqueducts and
riots of figures.”
Judith and Viktor have lived, loved and
created art together for more than 40
years at their secluded country retreat.
Sculptor Viktor will tell you that some people drive by really
fast because they perceive his sculptures to be “diabolical.”
Others slow down for a closer look but are too shy to stop and
knock on the door. Hundreds have made the pilgrimage to the
Viktor Tinkl
Tinkls place during the 28 years that the Uxbridge Studio Tour has been held, to view Viktor’s unique installations and his wife Judith’s
beautiful textile art.
The gallery contains a collection of their
inspired works. “Denim Mined” is a quilted
wall hanging Judith created from pieces of discarded jeans adorned with buttons – a pleasing
collage of texture and colour. Her 3-D piece,
when spun, is like a kaleidoscope, the dominant colours magically changing. School kids
on class trips play with the triangular scraps
on the floor. Port Perry’s Kent Farndale Gallery
is one of the many venues where Judith has
exhibited her remarkable work, in 1986.
A tower of blocks snakes to the ceiling.
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When their two sons were young, Viktor used to make
them blocks to play with, just like these rectangular ones
with photos adhered to each side. For every photo you
choose, there’s one you don’t, he points out.
An ambitious 2012 project for Viktor was the tribute to
the 158 Canadian soldiers who died in the Afghan war.
Each miniature figure with a dollar store skull and a camouflage painted body has its own mini coffin with a number
on it. A powerful impact.
Some of his other inventions are like giant toys. Turn the
pulley and the painted guitar beneath the row of red silk
roses makes music.
Their home is a treasure chest of their own creations, and
works by former students and artist friends – some well
known, some not.
As a student, Judith made the brilliant stained glass
panel. Viktor built the bench- like sofa we are sitting on.
There’s a giant bird flying from the ceiling, a metal pine
tree over here, and over there, you see a gathering of Inuit
soapstone. The black cat named “Oh Well” likes to lounge
on the antique dental chair, which was once owned by Dr.
Howard Shanks. There’s also a vintage barber chair from
Cannington. The grey cat “Just One More” curls up near
Judith’s feet.
Viktor gets up to stoke up the ornate monster woodstove, the Waterbury Special Furnace, which came from a
Blacksmith’s in Wilfrid.
He says people think it is “romantic” to live in old
Viktor Tinkls world consists of hundreds of strange and
compelling creatures and images. They can be found around
every turn on the property, many appearing unexpectedly under bushes, behind trees and above your head. Once on the
property, you’ll find every nook and cranny provides new and
exciting discoveries.
schoolhouses. Used to be you could heat it for $30. a
month in oil.
It was in 1965 that Viktor bought the one room
“Reekie” school, which was “just a shell,” with no
plumbing and only enough hydro for a couple of light
bulbs. He discovered it by chance on a drive to Lake
Simcoe to swim. Thought it would be a good place for
a workshop, since there were three acres. Also it was an
okay commuting distance to work in Toronto.
Additions, renovations, and construction of the
workshop and the gallery on the property were all done
with his own hands. Judith brings out photos of how
the school looked back in the day when Miss Harries
taught grades one to eight.
The first time they met was at the Ontario College
of Art, when Viktor was showing stone cut prints by
native artists. The next time she ended up at a party at
his rural home. Fitting that they should reside in an old
school house since both had long-time careers teaching at OCA, and Judith even worked in administration.
Their philosophies of education differ, with Judith
taking a “more structured approach.” Creativity they
concur on.
The urge to create is “an element of human nature,”
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Bizarre cement figures of all shapes and sizes adorn the outside of the Tinkls’ converted schoolhouse, which is their studio and home.
Judith feels.
Shunning the label “artist”, Viktor clarifies that he
“makes things.” He’s not big on art being judged. “Art
isn’t good or bad. It just is.”
Viktor says, “It was a challenge to keep my spirit
alive while working in an institution. I had, among
many students, a few who made it worthwhile.”
“What drives people to create?” asks the “maker”.
“Money? Fame? Prestige?” No, it’s something intrinsic,
inside you. An idea that needs to take form. It’s like the
native artists who “told stories” through their art, but
the word art was never used.
“Some art is useless, some is functional,” says Viktor,
who finally agrees that his novel creations “might put a
smile on people’s faces.”
“Nobody cares if you do something or not,” Viktor
adds. “The world may not need what I do, but I need
it.”
Ah, but the world is interested. The world does care.
Despite their renowned talent, a nice cup of coffee and
a friendly chat is what you get from this modest couple
who have been married for some 47 years. She cooks
dinner and he washes the dishes. Judith loves flower
gardening. Viktor built cisterns to collect rainwater to
water her lilies. They are a team.
Judith shows off photos of the mural Viktor painted
at his high school, Galt, in Cambridge. Thanks to the
long lasting brilliance of oil paint, the images of Atlas
carrying the world on his shoulders, amongst other
historic images, are as clear as when the 75-year-old
painted them at age 17. His English and art teachers
encouraged his remarkable talent at the time, which he
said was “unusual” for that era.
Viktor fashioned his first sculpture after he had some
cement left over from a repair job on the building. The
first thing he learned was to wear rubber gloves when
handling cement. When creating his statues, he uses a
potpourri of items including metal, Styrofoam and wire.
There’s no preplanning, he just “goes for it.” This is a
summer activity, preferably in the sunshine, not in the
rain under a tarp.
Wintertime sees Viktor spending more time indoors,
drawing. As Chair of the 2013 Uxbridge Studio Tour,
which takes place on September 14, 15, Judith stays busy
at the computer when she is not creating.
The sunlight bursts out and all of the metal and the
shadows of the concrete faces and the foot-printed drifts
of snow and the shiny buttons on the quilts and the gilt
on the frames all glimmer, transformed. On another
visit, different angles of springtime light fading at dusk
give the viewer a different but still dramatic perspective.
It’s inspiring.
“Like the Inuit,” Viktor says, “We make things. We do
things.”
By Lynn Campbell
Focus on Scugog
Tinkls’ Gallery is located at S18735 Brock Road, Sunderland and is generally open from May 24th to Thanksgiving
weekend, by chance or by appointment. More information at:
tinklsgallery.com/
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Patrick Monaghan of Willowtree Farms selling fresh strawberries.
Taste o
Summer
Port Perry Farmers’ Market offering up
nature’s best, fresh from the field to you!
Farm fresh produce, baked goods and other tasty treats are attracting
large crowds to the Port Perry Farmers’ Market again this summer.
The market, which opened the first weekend in June, welcomes the
public to sample some of Scugog’s best farm products every Saturday
from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is held in the parking lot beside Palmer
Park.
With more vendors and variety than in previous years, it is proving
to be a popular Saturday morning destination, and the early bird always
gets the best choice of freshly picked produce, baked goods, meats, as
well as flowers and a selection of crafts.
Drop by the Port Perry Farmers’ Market and support your local farm
community. It’s a great place to drop by to shop, meet friends and enjoy
a unique shopping experience.
Jessica Foote at Lunar Rhythm Gardens booth.
Beekeeper owner Ian Critchell serves up customers.
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Frank Elsworth with his wood and folkart stand.
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The importance of good oral hygiene for children
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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
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Here’s the usual pattern of primary teeth eruption.
The two bottom central incisors usually appear first,
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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,
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prevent future problems by being proactive early when
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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
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Our family friendly team at Port Perry Dental
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Dear Focus...
G-Moms say thanks to community
Dear Editor:
We offer our sincere thanks to this amazing community for its constant support of the work we do to
help the ‘Grandmothers in Africa’ as they look after the
welfare of their 15 million orphaned grandchildren
Whether it’s the elegant Gala on the Greens which
raised $19,000, or a huge Yard Sale with $8,0000 in sales,
the G-Moms provide life sustaining gifts to women who
have lost their own children and who now must provide
food, clothing and education for their grandchildren.
Without this, the continent would be in chaos.
The generous support of media, businesses (too numerous to mention) as well as all those who participate,
help us make a huge difference in places where we are
the only ones providing support.
A sincere and heartfelt thank you and say *Ubuntu to
all. Ubuntu principles include dignity, respect, honesty,
empathy, caring, sharing and compassion.
If you should wish to join our team be aware that
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Thank You
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*Ubuntu - A Sub-Saharan African philosophy and a way of life.
For many Aboriginal persons, to employ the phrase
harkens back to the presumption that “Indians” are
supposed to be meek, tame, and remain on the reservation; to do otherwise would imply restlessness or risk the
perception of lawlessness.
As you can understand, the phrase “the natives are
restless” does not evoke feelings of good will and respect. Context is everything.
Councillor Kelly LaRocca,
Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
EDITOR’S NOTE:
Kelly LaRocca has addressed some valid points in her
letter about the sensitivity of the adage, “the natives are
restless”, as published in our June ‘Thumbs’ column.
We at Focus on Scugog regret that the definition of this
old expression may have been misinterpreted as something other than was intended. Our use of the word ‘natives’ was to identify “a local person, or someone associated
with a place by birth”, as defined in the Oxford Dictionary.
There was absolutely no intent to disrespect any of Scugog’s First Nation residents.
In retrospect, we should have worded it differently.
Kim Coates is seen here relaxing behind her desk in the new
Township of Scugog municipal office in early 2004, before the building was fully completed. Kim became the township’s clerk in October
2000 following the retirement of her former boss, Earl Cuddie. Now
it’s Kim’s turn to pass the duty over to the next generation. She will
step down later this month.
Kim’s set to “kick back”
Township clerk is ready to hang
up her shingle after 32 years in
Scugog’s administrative office
July 25 will be a doubly special day for Kim Coates.
As well as being her birthday, it will be her first day of
retirement from her career as clerk of the Township of
Scugog. Her plans for that day include the decadence
of sleeping in, wearing her comfy clothes and enjoying
chocolate cake.
“I’m just going to take it easy for a little while,”
Kim said with enthusiasm. No more setting the alarm
for 6:30 a.m. No more evening meetings. She is looking forward to spending more time with her daughter
Mandy and her grandson three-year-old Brayden. Kim
also enjoys gardening and golf, and watching the Y&R,
The Big Bang Theory, Sons of Anarchy and Revenge.
You’ll likely see her around town, visiting the Farmers’ Market, dining at Pickles and Olives, shopping at
local stores or cheering on the Dragon boat racers. One
thing Kim does not aspire to do is travel. She is happy to
stay in her hometown.
“I love Port Perry,” she said, adding that it was a great
place to grow up. Both her parents, (the late) Bill and
Annabell Harrison, once worked at the Port Perry Star
newspaper. One of her fond teenage memories is dancing at the Inn Crowd hosted by DJs Peter Hvidsten and
Bill Ballinger at the Masonic Hall.
“I’m just going to take it easy for
a little while. No more setting the
alarm clock for 6:30 a.m.” . . . . Kim Coates
A lifelong Port Perry resident, Kim worked at Reynolds Extrusion in Richmond Hill after graduating from
Port Perry High School at the age of 17. When she
learned of an opening in the clerk’s department at the
township, she applied so she wouldn’t have to commute.
After the interview, Kim returned home to hear the
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phone ringing.
“I got the job!” she said. “I found my niche,” Kim added with a smile. “I really enjoy working with people.”
Thirty-two years ago, Kim started working in the Clerk/Administrator department for Earl Cuddie. When he retired, his job was split into two positions:
CAO and Clerk. Kim decided to apply for the Clerk’s job and she was successful. Kim assumed the important role of Clerk in October 2000.
In order to get accreditation, Kim completed her AMCT online from St. Lawrence College.
What’s a typical day like? Kim spends a lot of time looking up answers to
questions for senior staff and members of the public. In preparation for the council
meetings, there’s the task of preparing agendas, going through the minutes and
processing the correspondence, and then attending the meetings themselves.
“Some of the work is repetitive,” she pointed out.
Other projects come and go. Kim was part of the team that recently revamped the township’s website and the results have brought a lot
Kim has seen a lot of changes over
the years having worked with 11
different councils and five mayors
of compliments.
Sometimes Kim is on duty at two or three evening meetings in a week. Maybe there will be
no night meetings the following week. Then
there’s the real estate issues and freedom of
information requests, all of which come
across the Clerk’s desk. The Clerk also
deals with bylaw services, animal control
and office records issues. It’s a busy life
but one Kim “has really enjoyed.”
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Scugog Township staff are pictured above after moving into new
offices in the former McMaster house on North St. in October 1989.
From left are Wendy Bourgeois, Earl Cuddie, Kim Coates, Diane
Knutson and Bill Henshall.
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11th annual celebration
of all things canine.
July 20 & 21
9 am - 4 pm
SCUGOG SHORES MUSEUM FUNDRAISER
Last year we had almost 2000 participants
and visitors and 60 vendors. This year will
be even bigger and better!
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and wraparound services to North Durham residents,
needs to get better known, she feels. Her friend Lois
McIntosh of Port Perry got her involved in this “very
important cause.”
One thing is for certain: Kim will be missed at the
Scugog township office. Administrative Assistant Lindsay Burnett teared up when she was asked if she will
miss her colleague.
“Kim’s the best,” Lindsay said, grabbing a tissue.
“She’s so easygoing and a lot of fun to have around.”
The Township of Scugog office had better stock up
on Kleenex for Kim Coates’ final day serving as Clerk,
on Wednesday, July 24.
By Lynn Campbell
Focus on Scugog
Scugog Shores Museum Village
16210 Island Road, Port Perry
For further information call:
905-985-8698 x 103
www.scugogshoresmuseum.com
museum@scugog.ca
and puppy
dog Tails
Dog & Cat Grooming
The Scugog Shores Museums would like to
thank the local businesses who sponsored
the 45th Annual Canoe the Nonquon.
Thank you To our lead sponsors:
Brock’s • Nestleton Waters Inn • Treetop Eco Adventure Park
Each year over 30 volunteers help run the race.
Thank you to all of our loyal museum volunteers, as well as OMCKRA,
the Scugog Volunteer Firefighters and the Victoria-Haliburton County
Amateur Radio Association who help make our event safe and successful.
Thank you To The FolloWInG sponsors:
Aldon Transmission Specialists
Allan Delaney, Investors Group
Books Galore and More
Bowmanville Zoo
Canadian Tire
Captain George’s Fish & Chips
Carr McLean
Century Greenhouse
CNE
Dan Gallagher Carving &
Woodwork
Emmerson Insurance Brokers
Silverside
db silversmith Designs
Dynamic Car Wash
Flawless Dry Cleaners
Foodland, Port Perry
Great Blue Heron Charity Casino
Gus Brown Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd.
Halibut Time
Herrington’s Quality Butchers
Johnston’s Bike Sales & Service
Jonathan van Bilsen,
Photography
Lake Scugog Lumber Inc.
Lakeview Beer & Wine
Luke’s Country Store
Never Enough Wool
Northport Tire & Auto Service
Pamela Meacher
Pet Valu, Port Perry
Pickles & Olive Bistro
Pineridge Impress
Port Perry Marina
Port Perry Pharmacy
Ray Hobbs Garage
Redman’s Crossroads
Salvatore’s Trattoria
Scugog Transmission
Signworks
The Standard
South Shore Auto Rentals
Vos’ Independent
Wildwater Kingdom
Yellowlees Family Farm
See you next year on
Sat. June 7th, 2014!
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media and residenTs
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a sincere and heartfelt
Thank you from the G-moms.
your support of our Gala and
Huge yard sale helped us
raise over $27,000 for
‘Grandmothers in africa’
Kent Farndale with the winner of the Kent Farndale Bursary
Photo courtesy Jonathan van Bilsen
for the Arts, Jasmin Reville.
Jasmin Reville recipient
of 2013 Kent Farndale
Bursary for the Arts
This year’s winner of the Kent Farndale Bursary
for the Arts is Jasmin Reville. The Bursary provides financial assistance in the amount of $1,000 to residents
of Scugog Township who wish to pursue a specific
field of study in the arts.
The Kent Farndale bursary was established in
If you should wish to join our team
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be a Grandmother, you can be a
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1992 and named in honour of Kent Farndale for her
contribution to the arts. It was hoped, at that time, that it
would last 10 years and this year celebrated the programs
21st anniversary.
The purpose of the bursary is to assist anyone in
Scugog who is involved in the arts, and wishes to further
their expertise.
There are no age restrictions and all judging is done by
a committee. If anyone is interested in applying for next
year’s bursary information can be found on the Scugog
Memorial Public Library website.
Jasmin started dancing when she was seven and at
age 13 pursued her dream professionally by training with
such notable organizations as the National Ballet of
Canada. She is currently enrolled at York University
and upon graduation plans to continue her dance
passion.
Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier and Regional Councillor Bobbie Drew, Michael Fowler, representing the
Rotary Club of Port Perry, and family and friends
were in attendance for the honour as patron, Kent
Farndale presented the award to Jasmin.
Scugog residents of all ages are eligible to receive
the Kent Farndale Bursary for the Arts, which is
awarded annually. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the bursary can do so at the library.
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Graffiti and vandalism have long been a scourge on society, but it appears in recent years, these acts of disrespect to
personal and public property on the rise in Port Perry.
One of the more recent incidents which has taken place,
was at the New Song Church on Simoce Street, just south of
the McDonald’s plaza in June.
Vandals who draw swastika symbols and scrawl things
like “long live Vietnam” and “Satan”, have no idea how
many people they offend... but then they probably don’t
care about the feelings of those whom find it offensive.
Nobody wants to come to the lake and deal
with shoreline problems. But many property
owners around Lake Scugog and the Kawarthas
are grappling with some common issues.
These include erosion, Canada geese, excessive aquatic plants and blue-green algae in the
water. Widespread, these problems threaten the
health of the lake system as a whole.
Many of these issues are made worse by
traditional landscaping practices, such as manicured lawns right to the water and breakwalls.
Without abundant vegetation, the shoreline is
left unprotected and exposed to the forces of
nature. That’s why more and more property
owners in the Kawarthas are simply letting their
shorelines grow.
By allowing plants to grow on your shoreline,
the benefits they provide will also grow. As root
systems expand, they take hold of the soil and
help stabilize the bank.
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Weather couldn’t dampen enthusiasm
for 45th annual Canoe the Nonquon
Canoe the Nonquon has
come and gone for another year,
but the annual canoe race, which
at 45 years is the longest running
in North America, was once
again a huge success.
Entries were up from the
previous year, with a total of 143
participants taking part despite
an overcast day with a light mist
of rain and strong headwinds.
Due to the conditions, many
participants decided to exit at
Robinglade Park, rather than
tackle the long paddle down
Lake Scugog to the lakefront.
A wise decision, considering
volunteers were called on to tow
in a couple of boats who ran into
problems.
But overall the event was a
Heinz and Travis Kuck, were entered in the Family
great success with more than
Jr. & Sr. and took first place with a time of 3:03:53.
$5,000 being raised for Scugog
Shores Museum.
The three top fundraisers were,
Melissa and Mary Ann Roche $385, David Shepherd and John
Brown - $310 and Jeffery Leslie $252.
The Jack Kane Award (racers
showing the most effort) was presented to Jeffery Leslie. Jeff having
canoed the race by himself.
The Allene Kane Award (most
memorable racers) went to the
team of Brenda & Beverly Marshall, – a mother/daughter team
who entered the race for the first
time.
Alex Lawrence, who has canoed the race every year since it
began, was teamed up with Paul
Seaman in the “40 or Better” class
and came third in a time of 3:54:07.
Longtime competitors Glenn and
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Half Page - 6.75” x 4.5”
JULY 26•27•28, 2013
ELGIN PARK
• The Little White Lies Band!
• Heavy Event Athletes
• Highland Dancers 450 in all!!
• Scottish Breed Dog Show
• Antique Car Show and Display
• Livestock Show (Scottish Breed!)
• Paul Starr and his 4 Horse Hitch Clydesdales
• Celtic Family and Children's Play Area with
Face Painting & Garland Making
• Fine Scottish Food, Plus Treats to Take Home!
• Live Music All Day In Our Beer Garden
MISSISSAUGAS OF
SCUGOG ISLAND
17th annual
POW WOW
Saturday July 20
Sunday July 21, 2013
dedicated to
wilma jacobs-taylor
“Miigwewin-kwe”
Island Road, Port Perry
bring your own
lawn chairs.
Lake Scugog
HiStoricaL Society
We wish
you every
success this
special year!
On behalf of the
Pow Wow grounds 1 km past Casino
Absolutely no AlCohol - no drugs - no Pets
Thanks
for inviting
Scugog to
experience your
17th Mississauga
Pow Wow!
Scugog Memorial
Public Library
231 Water St.,
Port Perry
905985-7686
Mayor and Council
we extend best wishes
and hopes that the
‘Great Spirit’ will bless
and look over the
Scugog Island Pow Wow.
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SunRISe CeRemony
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gRand entRy 12 noon
Everyone Welcome!
Come out and enjoy traditional native
dances, drum groups and displays.
Over 40 different traditional
native food and craft vendors.
Extending our best wishes
on your
17th Annual
PowWow
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Barry Page, finished second in the same class with a time of 3:10:03
Seven members of the Knights of Columbus paddled a replica of the
North Canoe from Robinglade to the finish line and donated $250 to the
museum. Following are the 2013 class winners:
John Hinch is all smiles in his kayak, as he overtakes canoers Brianne Mercer
and Jessica Iltgen along a stretch of the Nonquon River Focus on Scugog 2011 file photo.
• 17 & Under - Charlotte Marsh/Taylor Dawn 2:48:00
40 & Better - Michael Bender/John
Liversage - 2:43:36
• C1 - Gunther Krausbar - 2:45:35
• C2 - Maria Kuzmin/Stan Machacek
- 2:36:20
• Family Jr. & Sr. - Heinz Kuck/
Travis Kuck - 3:03:53
• K1 - Ann Debrouwer - 2:42:02
• K2 - Becky Matthews/Kathy Little
- 3:38:16
• Kayak, Men - Ron Coulson 2:30:53
• Kayak, Women - Bonnie Hudson
- 5:29:09
• Lake Only - Knights of Columbus
- 1:23:47
Men - Bill Bailey/Danny Herr 2:40:53
• Mixed Couples Pete Kennedy/Janice Kennedy
- 2:52:41
• River Only - Andrea Keay/
Madeline Fleming - 1:49:42
• Women - Karen Kadowaki/Sandy
Churchill/Sarah LaRose - 4:27:10
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Sandra Mayr dresses up the races.
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Carnations float on the water in front of a large crowd at the lakefront.
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Boat Festival
Paddles dig deep in one of the many races which took place throughout the day on
Saturday, June 15th during the Dragon Boat Festival on Lake Scugog.
Salute to cancer survivors.
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Members of the Dragon Flies and Chestmates teams raise their paddles during the breast
cancer surivor carnation ceremony following the final survivor challenge race.
Dragon Festival raises more
than $130,000 for four local
cancer awareness programs
Perfect weather conditions, the enthusiasm of
1,200 paddlers, more than 120 volunteers and numerous visitors at Palmer Park in Port Perry on June
15 resulted in another very successful Dragon Flies
Dragon Boat Festival.
At the end of the Festival Day pledge submissions totalled more than $130,00.00. Funds raised
will go towards increasing breast cancer awareness,
providing support programs and assisting breast
cancer survivors in the diagnosis and treatment
of breast cancer in four local hospitals namely: Ross
Memorial Hospital in the City of Kawartha Lakes,
Lakeridge Health in Port Perry, Uxbridge Cottage
Hospital and the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional
Cancer Centre in Oshawa.
Dignitaries from the local municipalities paid
tribute to The Dragon Flies for staging this community event and recognized the superb effort of
The Dragon Flies to “slay the dragon” in the fight
against breast cancer. All funds raised stay in the local municipalities of Durham Region and the City of
Kawartha Lakes.
During the Breast Cancer Ceremony breast cancer
survivors from the rafted boats, as well as paddlers
and visitors from the shores, tossed carnations into
Lake Scugog. Songs of dedication completed the
moving tribute to those who have lost their battle
to breast cancer, to show support to those who
are currently undergoing treatment, and to
celebrate those who have survived.
The Chestmates from Kingston captured the
Kawartha Breast Cancer Survivor Race Challenge for
the breast cancer survivor teams.
The Scugog Womens Hockey Sistoars topped
the all-female division, and the Lear Dock Knockers
claimed top honours in the mixed crew division.
Canterbury Silver Dragons was the highest
pledge team. The top individual pledge donor was
Neil Simpson from the Canterbury Silver Dragons.
Second and third pledge donor teams were Paddlers with Purpose and Scugog Womens Hockey
Sistoars respectively. Second and third place individual pledge donors were Lorraine Nesbitt from
Paddlers with Purpose and Cecylia Barr from the
Life Savers.
Best Dressed team honours went to the Dragon
But Not Sagg’n team from Port Perry and the Tonsil
Toss team chant winner was Deseret Dippers from
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We are the exclusive Pella Certified Contractor for
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DOG DAYS
of Scugog
Museum gets ready to
welcome dogs of all
shapes, sizes and
breeds July 20, 21
BURIED IN PAPERWORK?
We can help.
Keeping accurate financial records is essential for
business success.
Sometimes a pup just needs time to relax at Dog Days.
Dog Days of Scugog will return to the Scugog Shores
Museum Village over the weekend of Saturday, July 20
and Sunday, July 21 as Durham Region’s largest dog
event marks its eleventh anniversary. The event runs
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
We are pleased that Royal Canin Canada has partnered with us to sponsor this year’s event and that the
Port Perry Star will once again be our media sponsor.
Pet Valu, Port Perry has donated thousands of dollars of
pet beds to be used as prizes at the event.
Event organizers are thrilled to announce the Ontario Dock Dogs will return to Dog Days, after missing
last year’s event.
This is a fun-filled day for dogs and the whole family and organizers are expecting more than 2,500 dogs,
their owners and interested spectators to join in the
Bookkeeping involves:
Monies coming in and out of the business
Monies owing to the business and business owing
to others
Keeping financial details for making business decisions
Managing receipts, bills, and statements
Creating a filing system to keep receipts, statements
and paid bills
Creating files based on tax categories and organize
receipts needed at tax time
Purchase of bookkeeping software or set up a
spreadsheet to manage business finances
Accounts receivable: loans, petty cash and taxes,
as well as sales tax and estimated tax
Printing monthly reports to get an overview
Evaluation of expenses
The personalized, homeTown approach
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905-985-7386
July 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 at 8:00 pm
July 14, 20 at 2:00 pm
based on
the works
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music by Stephen Flaherty
lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
director: Lyle Corrigan
musical direction: Carol Salamone
choreography: Carey Nicholson
producer: Lyle Corrigan & Carey Nicholson
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Town Hall 1873
Centre for the Performing Arts, Port Perry
Tickets available at www.townhall 1873.ca
Located in:
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CROSSROADS
15751 Island Road
Port Perry
GLUTEN FREE:
The popular Dock Dogs return to Dog Days this summer.
weekend-long fun that aims to promote the proper training and care of dogs and to celebrate the joy of sharing
our lives with our canine friends.
Confirmed highlights this year include:
• Ontario Dock Dogs
• Woof Jocks by K9 Central
• Scugog Disc Dog
• Sky High Dogs
• CSI: K9 Nose Work
• Canadian Association of Rally Obedience
• Canine Good Neighbour Test
• Fashion Shows and Contests presented by “And
Puppy Dog Tails”
• In addition, more than 50 vendors and exhibitors
have registered for the two fun-filled days.
Dog Days is the largest event hosted by the Scugog
Shores Museum Village. Since 2003 over 13,000 people
and dogs have attended and $80,000 has been raised for
the museum.
Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors
and $2 for children aged 5-12 years. Children 4 and under are free. Family weekend passes are available for $20
(includes 2 adults and unlimited children 12 and under).
The Scugog Shores Museum Village is located at
16210 Island Rd., one-kilometre north of Hwy. 7A, east of
Port Perry.
For more information contact: Shannon Kelly, curator, Scugog Shores Museums. Call 905-985-8698 x 103 or
email: skelly@scugog.ca.
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We sell both ready baked goods
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Lions Soapbox Derby
Little Brother Xander Chaves, 9, is in full concentration as he
begins one of his heats at the Lions Club 14th annual Soapbox Derby,
held on MacDonald St., Port Perry on June 22. Dozens of youngsters
lined up to take a run down the course.
They’re off! Two races come down the ramp to begin their run
to the finish line at the Lions Club of Port Perry Soapbox Derby.
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by removing wide open, cut grass. The thick vegetation also filters nutrient rich sediments in surface water
runoff that would otherwise end up in the lake and feed
the weeds.
The first step is easy - just stop cutting your lawn to
the water’s edge. Leave at least three to six feet from the
shoreline uncut. As it grows, pull out any weeds and
invasive species.
To enhance your “no-mow zone,” plant native
shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers that will grow deep
roots.
For big or small projects, Kawartha Conservation
staff can provide a free, no-obligation consultation to
provide recommendations. For more about shoreline
protection, visit www.KawarthaConservation.com/
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September 28 is the date
for the walkathon to support
the New Animal Shelter for
Uxbridge-Scugog.
This walkathon, spearheaded by Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger of
Uxbridge, is unique in that
participants from Scugog
and Uxbridge will start the
walk in their respective
towns and meet half way
at Epsom, where they will
enjoy a barbeque.
Walkathon buttons are
available now and pledge
sheets will be ready shortly.
Soon, there will be a link on
our Facebook page for participants to create their own
online pledge page so their
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Gord’s hobby becomes his passion
Think of it as the adult equivalent of “no more pencils, no more books”– everyone has longingly contemplated retirement.
But eliminating routine is just one side of the postemployment equation. When the boss, the workload,
and the commute fade to black, what then? There are
as many answers as there are people imagining what it
would be like “if.”
Four years following his retirement, Gord Hooker
counts himself among the fortunate. His transition from
full-time employment to a challenging and relaxing
part-time hobby has been as smooth as the waters the
output from his new “job” navigate best.
“I remember seeing them cruising by our cottage on
Balsam Lake as a kid,” he recalls of the wooden boats he
now lovingly restores. “I’d already done some ‘playing’
with restoration before I retired, but suddenly I had a lot
more time to pursue my interest.”
Mahogany boat manufacturing traces much of its
Canadian history through the Muskoka, Niagara, and
Above: Gord Hooker leans over the stern of his favourite project - a 22 foot, 1949 Shepherd which he’ll have on the water this summer.
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1000 Islands regions.
“At one time, builders created one-off boats,” Gord
explains. “Then production manufacturers applied
structured techniques to produce them in quantity.”
Constructed on white oak frames with a mahogany
plank exterior, and ranging from 16 to 27 feet, Shepherd boats crested in popularity during the late 40s and
1950s. Their handsome lines created a classic appearance, one which ignited a passion in Gord thanks to
those childhood memories.
But owning one during their golden age, he says,
wasn’t for everyone.
“In 1956, an 18’ mahogany would run you $4,500,
brand new. For a standard car of the same era, you’d
pay $1,500.”
Fibreglass construction – faster on the water, easier
to maintain, and less expensive to purchase – overtook
wood as the primary boat-building material of the
1960s. As with many replaced technologies, mahogany
boats were shunned for a time, only to be rediscovered
as a classic look and collector’s item.
Enter Gord Hooker, whose professional experience
contributed to his growing interest.
“My background is automotive-mechanical, third
generation in fact,” he explains. “That was valuable
when I started working on the boats’ powertrain. Keep
in mind also, those are pretty primitive systems.”
“With the refinishing part of the restoration, I learned
by trial and error. At the time that I brought the first
S TO U F F V I L L E
one home, I had no experience at all.”
As it is with any craftsman, Gord’s process is lengthy
and painstaking.
“Sanding is a key part of the refinishing process,”
he begins. “There are multiple coats of sealer, stain, and
12 coats of varnish. I sand in between each one. The
majority of that work is done by hand, using a longboard sander. On my most recent project, I didn’t use an
electric machine at all.”
“’Fairing’ is a critical part of the refinishing process
which demands manual sanding. I have to make the
hull straight and flat by constantly looking down the
side of the boat. For that level of precision, an electric
sander wouldn’t give me the control that’s needed.”
While his sanding method might recall a past era
in workmanship, Gord says the restored boat reaps
rewards from modern technology as well.
“With modern materials, like the epoxy I use, the
boat is probably better sealed than it was when it was
new!”
Restoring a boat, as can be the case with an old car,
may require a second unit in search of parts.
“This latest project is a combination of two boats,” he
says. While a long span of time and considerable manual
labour in the making, Gord’s recent project has been
worth the wait. Gleaming in the midday sun, the 22Sfoot
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rarely seek me out to restore a
boat. I enjoy continuing to learn,
through my experiences and from
other people in the (Antique and
Classic Boat Society) club. I prefer
to refinish boats made by Shepherd, because I’ve come to know
them well.”
Soon, he’ll have the pleasure of
cruising the same lake where he
first saw mahogany craft cutting a
stately wake many years ago.
“That cottage on Balsam is
still in the family, so I can launch
it there. And I’ll take it out on
Scugog as well. I figure in another
month, I’ll have Midway on the
water.”
The enjoyment of cruising in a
classic boat represents the tangible
reward of Gord’s months of hard
work. But there is another aspect
The rich mahogany wood highlights the sleek bow of his 17 foot, Shepherd Utility boat,
which, in the bigger picture, is just
which Gord has recently completed.
as gratifying. Gord alludes to it as
he describes the hours he spends
each week on his ongoing projects.
“This is good for the body and soul.”
“I’ve sold some boats that I’ve done, but this one I’m
That short statement may provide at least part of
planning to keep. You could say that 15 years’ experithe solution to the potential retiree’s quandary, what
ence went into this one!”
to do with his or her newfound time: a challenge to
“Midway,” reads the name on the Shepherd’s hull.
the mind, a workout for the body.
Gord chuckles at the next, obvious question, beginning
If Gord Hooker is any barometer, at the intersechis explanation of the name with a well-worn pamphlet.
tion
of passion and reward lies a fulfilling life after
“I found it in one of the boat’s storage areas. ‘Midthe workplace.
way Marina’ was located in Bobcaygeon, like the pamBy Scott Mercer
phlet says. That name just kinda fit.”
Focus on Scugog
Gord describes his pursuit of wooden boats – in need
of refurbishing or for the parts
they can offer – as “active
looking” on the web.
“I have three usable boats
right now, including Midway.
But I’m always on the lookout
for more.”
Not every unit, however, is
suitable.
“The critical part of the
boat is what’s in the water,”
he explains of his selection
strategy. “If it’s in good shape,
I know I can deal with the
rest. But if it’s rough, you’ll
never get your investment
back.”
The business aspect – buying and selling – is secondary
to Gord’s enjoyment of the
restoration process.
“I’m just an amateur having fun,” he insists. “People
Gord sits in the cockpit of the 17 foot Shepherd Utility boat, which he as recently completed.
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237 Queen Street
(formerly the Boarding Hut)
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Assistance to job seekers and employers
looking to hire. Access to computers,
internet, fax machine and more.
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the local BIA put on their annual Moonlight Madness. Hundreds of
people flocked to the street to enjoy the activities and specials provided by local merchants. Above, Alex Servos, Scugog Township
volunteer, and Paige Siopidias of the Port Perry BIA help customers
at the local business associations booth in front of the post office. At
right, shoppers crowd the street looking for bargains.
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OCALA ORCHARDS WINERY
PORT PERRY
Ocala Orchards Farm Winery (or Ocala Winery) opened to
the public as a licensed Ontario winery in the summer of 1995.
Fifteen acres of orchards and 20 acres of producing and maturing vineyards provide the fruit for Ocala’s wines. The license
under which Ocala Winery operates dictates that at least 50%
of the orchard fruit and grapes used for its wines must be grown
on-site. Ocala’s orchards and vineyards currently produce 90%
of the fruit used in on-site wine production. Located at 971 High
Point Road, just south-west of Port Perry. Call 905-985-9924
SCUGOG SHORES MUSEUM
PORT PERRY
The Scugog Shores Museum Village is located on Scugog
Island, overlooking the town of Port Perry. The mission of the
Museum is to preserve, research, interpret and exhibit artifacts
that illustrate the cultural and natural history of the area. The
museum grounds are home to 12 restored buildings in the historic village, heritage flower and vegetable gardens and the
Ojibway Heritage Interpretive Lands. Special events, school
programs and guided tours make the Museum an exciting
place to visit throughout the year. Open Monday to Sunday,
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Located at 16210 Island Road, Port Perry.
Information call 905-985-8698 x 103.
SCUGOG ISLAND CRUISES
PORT PERRY
Scugog Island Cruises is celebrating its 10th year providing
tours of Lake Scugog from its dock, located in downtown Port
Perry. Enjoy beautiful Lake Scugog cruises on the double-deck
cruise ship named “The Woodman”. Discover Lake Scugog’s
beauty on narrated sightseeing tours. Lunch cruises, brunches,
sunset dinner cruises and entertainment cruises. Weddings and
private charters are also available for special occasions. Ship
location is 119 Queen Street, Port Perry. Office located at 166
Water Street, Port Perry. For more information, and schedules
call 905-982-1106 .
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the
Park
Summer ‘Concerts In the Park’
series returns to the gazebo
2013 CONCERT SCHEDULE
Sunday, July 7th - Port Perry Seniors Choir
Sunday, July 14th
After Glow Trio, Easy Listening, John Frechette
Sunday, July 21st Swing Tyme Melodies, Yesterday’s Favorites
Sunday, July 28th - Le Jazz Hot! Bill Collins
Sunday, August 4th Swing Tyme Melodies, Songs You Loved
Sunday, August 11th Uxbridge Summer Concert Band,
Classical & Modern Band Compositions
Sunday, August 18th - Generation Gap, Tony Guymer
Sunday, August 25th
Cool Dixie New Orleans Style, Glenn McMullen
Sunday, September 1st Swing Tyme Melodies, One More Time
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the beautifully redesigned Palmer Park and continues
throughout the summer, ending September 1.
A very interesting line up of excellent talent is in
store for concert goers again this summer. In July you
will be entertained by Alex Ingram and his “Swing
Tyme Melodies Band”. They will entertain you with
yesterday’s favourites along with the Port Perry Seniors
Choir, John Frechette’s “After Glow Trio” easy listening
music and rounding out the month join Bill Collins and
“Le Jazz”.
August is shaping up to be another exciting month
with music from Uxbridge Summer Concert Band playing classical and modern compositions and Generation
Gap featuring the talents of Tony Guymer and Cool
Dixie New Orleans style music presented by Glen McMullen. Alex Ingram brings his Swing Tyme Melodies
to the stage to close out the summer and to perform
“One More Time” melodies we love to dance to.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and take a trip under
the stars through yesteryear, Sunday evenings at the
gazebo in Palmer Park beginning at 7 p.m. sharp!
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Big Bike
comes to
Port Perry
It was a tough pedal, but
dozens of Scugog residents
and business people hopped
on the Big Bike on June 18 in
Port Perry to help raise funds
for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
In the picture, left, the Port
Perry Realtors team is seen
making their way up Casimir
Street as they head out.
Teams are made up of a
maximum of 29 riders committed to raise a minimum of
$50 each for the foundation.
Ten groups competed
locally, with the Port Perry
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A family owned, full service retirement village
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• Self contained studio & 1 bedroom suites with kitchenettes
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• 24 hour nursing care
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• Private gated access to walking trails,
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Good food and music
at Uxbridge Ribfest
Scugog residents looking for something to do in
mid-July and haven’t checked out our neighbouring
town of Uxbridge, there’s an event taking place which
might tickle your tastebuds.
The 2nd annual Uxbridge Ribfest will be held on July
19, 20, and 21 in picturesque Elgin Park, Uxbridge. It’s a
three-day, mouth watering extravaganza starting Friday
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The Ribfest offers great food and fun times for the whole
family.
There’s live music being
performed at the Rotary
Band Shell set beneath 80
year old trees in the park.
The fantastic line up of live
bands and entertainers in
the beer garden includes
Leah Daniels, Alli Walker,
Brett Kingswell and Johnny
and the Machine.
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There are daily childens’
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activities and fun for adults
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Blackstock Truck
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Get set for sights, sounds and smells of Scugog’s biggest
and best Truck and Tractor Pull in Blackstock. See some of
the area’s best vintage, modified and pro stock tractors and
hot stock trucks compete in this exciting event.
Dates: Friday & Saturday, July 5, 6
Start Time: Friday 7:30 p.m. & Saturday 7:00 p.m.
Location: Blackstock Fairgrounds
Admission: Adults - $10. Children 12 & under - $4.
Parking - $2.
HIGHLANDS OF DURHAM
GAMES
This is the 18th annual Celtic Festival
and celebration with a touch of Old Scotland. Enjoy three days of traditional
Scottish entertainment, including a
massed band performance, livestock shows, heavy events, car shows
and lots of Celtic fare. Don’t miss this
exciting weekend. Visit the Highlands
of Durham Games.
Dates: July 26, 27, 28
Location: Elgin Park, Uxbridge
Information: call 1-888-253-5552 or
email: info@highlandsofdurhamgames.com
DOG DAYS
of
SCUGOG
Dogs and their owners will not want to miss the
11th annual Dog Days of Scugog. A fun filled day
for the entire family. It has grown to be the largest
dog day in Durham Region. Featuring Ontario
Dock Dogs, agility demonstrations, disc dogs,
contests, fashion shows and more.
Dates: Saturday, July 20, Sunday, July 21
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Location: Scugog Shores Museum
Admission: $7.00 adults, $5 students/
seniors. Family weekend passes $20.
Children under 12 free.
mississauga’S
pow pow
One of the most exciting and colourful events of the summer takes place
later this month as the Mississaugas
of Scugog Island hold their 17th annual Pow Wow. The public is invited
to attend and watch the grand
entry, experience traditional native
dances and drum groups, and enjoy the native crafts and displays.
Bring along a lawn chair for your
comfort.
Dates: Saturday, July 20, Sunday, July 21
Grand Entry: 12 noon both days
Location: 22521 Island Rd., Scugog Island,
1 km past Great Blue Heron Charity Casino
Information: www.scugogfirstnation.com
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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 well-known 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
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Lost In The Valley of The Kings
Having travelled extensively I am often asked which
country is my favourite. The answer is immediate:
Egypt has won my heart.
A two hour flight from Cairo takes you to the Valley of the Kings, the burial place for many of Egypt’s
Pharaohs, including Tutankhamen. King Tut’s tomb was
discovered in 1922 fully intact, having escaped encounters with looters.
Egypt’s dry climate is responsible for the preservation of its ancient architecture, paralleled by no other
sites on the planet. I was greeted by two colossal
statues, which marked the
entrance to the valley. It
was here I experienced
a different side of
Egypt.
Being a photographer I
am always
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challenged to find the ‘perfect shot’. During my trek I
learned the Egyptian Government imposes a fee on anyone who wishes to take photos. The money is well used;
however, a different permit is required for each archeological site. I had bought several, but did not have time
to get one for here. I had never been asked to present
previous permits and decided it would not be a problem,
besides, I saw very few security guards.
I covered my camera and discreetly began shooting. I was doing well when I heard someone shouting. I
turned and saw two men running toward me. They were
dressed in typical Egyptian cotton smocks and shouted,
“photo, photo!”
They were security guards, dressed as civilians, a
practice which seemed unfair. I debated confrontation,
but my Arabic is limited to the word ‘shokran’, which
means thank you (probably not of much help in this situation). I feared if caught without a permit my equipment
would be seized and that was just not going to happen.
I considered offering them money, but recalled a similar
act in China where I nearly found myself arrested. I had
but one choice – run like the wind.
For those of you who have never been to Egypt, the
temperature in summer reaches 46 degrees. Locals tell
you it’s a dry heat, which you do not feel, but trust me,
46 degrees is hot; dry or not!
I started my sprint up a hill with the guards shouting
behind me. Visions of Midnight Express raced
through my mind
and I dared not
stop. After
The great pyramids at Giza
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The entrance to Queen Hatshepsut’s temple in Luxor, Egypt.
D
thirty minutes of running I was relieved the guards had
given up the chase.
I took a deep breath, glanced around and found
myself on one of the higher hills surrounding the Valley
of the Kings. The views were amazing and my camera went into overdrive. With a rich blue sky framing
golden rocky sand the lighting conditions were superb
O
for photography.
I continued my adventure and came upon a small
entrance to a tomb. Hundreds of Royals were buried
in this area, but most of their tombs had been looted
and abandoned. Cautiously I entered the small opening using my hands as guides in the near darkness.
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Sunset over the Valley of the Kings.
Contiued from page 71
The coolness of the tomb was a nice change from the
excruciating heat outside.
Surrounded by darkness I suddenly heard a noise.
It took me a split second to realise I was not alone,
and although I am brave (in my mind), I turned and ran
faster than I ever had before. I stumbled twice and was
glad to see the brightness of the desert outside.
I sat in the sand wondering what the source of the
noise had been. Visions of Boris Karloff, dressed as
‘The Mummy’ raced through my mind. I heard the noise
again and backed away thinking it might be a wild animal - although I am not certain what wild animals Egypt
is home to.
A moment later a man and woman appeared from
the tomb. Several children followed and they all stared
at me in bewilderment. I smiled and they returned the
greeting. It turned out most of the deserted tombs are
now used by homeless families as shelters.
Using hand motions I explained I was a little lost.
Kindly the man offered to show me an easy way down.
I gladly offered him a token of appreciation and upon
arrival in the valley immediately went to the entrance to
purchase a photography permit.
Unfortunately by now the sun was setting and the
entrance to the Tomb of Tutankhamen, a sight I wish I
could have seen, was closed and would have to wait
until the next day. I did however, have an adventure
most visitors do not get to witness.
The rest of my visit to Egypt was problem free and,
as I mentioned at the beginning, is still one of the best
destinations I have ever experienced.
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