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Page 10 the nation Tory party. Durham MP Erin O’toole Feature Properties . . . . . Page 11-12 Bowmanville artist Jane Eccles will present six told The Promoter that, of her dress paintings at the Robert McLaugh- while he has no problem lin Gallery on June 23. Details of the exhibition with the criticisms directed and talk are listed under “Events” on their web Visit: www.claringtonpromoter.ca at Trudeau in the television site and registration is needed. Jane will use ads he won’t be following the back story for each of the paintings and them up with literature at- will touch on the choice of subject, the story of Website Link of the Month tacking the leader of the each woman and the significance of the dress third party. project. The six paintings have been selected Website: http://www.oronopark.ca Email:“Less [email protected] than six months from the sixty five works that now make up the dress project. 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Al Strike a natural at “giving back” Catering Available 905-987-3747 Your hosts Gus & Karen Bastas 27 King Ave. E., Newcastle Last week, Clarington and leaving the practice to lost a pillar of our commu- his sons. BUY ONE Entrée OFF nity with the passing of Ar- Al was a community Get the second Offer Expires April 30/13 *Eat in only. Must present before ordering. thur Alan Harvey Strike. leader. He was President of Can not be combined with any other offers or specials. I will always remember the Northumberland-Dur- Al Strike as a good person, a ham Board of Education, genuine community minded Past President and Mem- volunteer who never flinched ber of the Rotary Club of by Jim Abernethy, Publisher when confronted with a chal- Bowmanville, a founding [email protected] lenge or obstacle standing in member of the Bowman- the way of achieving “the goal”. ville Business Improvement He was a natural at “giving back to community” by giving with Area, Board of Governor of LOCAL passion and dedication his time, knowledge and experience. Durham College and fund- A L S T R I K E For many of us, he was and continues to be, our inspira- raiser for the University of tion to carry on the tradition of working to make Clarington Ontario Institute of Technology and Valleys2000; Mem- a better place to live. For this he will always be remembered ber of the Ontario Trillium Provincial Review Team of CONTRACTORS! as a community leader and community builder. Durham; Member of the Board of Directors for Commu- But his true legacy is his wonderful family and the many nity Care, Editor of the Durham Law Association Newslet- good friends that remain. ter, fundraiser for community projects including Skate 88 The balance of this editorial is a reprint of his obituary, a and Splash; recipient of the Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship THE PROMOTER IS THE dedication to a man that was loved and admired by all who Award of Distinction, Ontario Senior of the Year for 2005, had the good fortune of knowing him. Queen’s Jubilee Medal 2012, Chairman Emeritus of the PLACE TO BE SEEN! ARHTUR ALAN HARVEY STRIKE Bowmanville Wounder’s World Backyard Hockey Champi- March 25, 1928 – May 23, 2013 onship and Chief-Ice-Maker for the Ice Palace at 8 Beech Husband, father, grandfather, business professional and Avenue for over 50 years. community leader Arthur Alan Harvey Strike (also known Al leaves behind the love of his life and best friend Anna 32,000 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVE as Al, Silver Fox, Gramy, Poppa) passed away at age 85 on of 62 years, and sons and their families; Ron and wife Alli- Thursday May 23, 2013. son Fellowes and grandchildren Ross and Meredith, Bob and THE PROMOTER EACH The week before his departure, Al sat on the front porch his wife Alison and grandsons Jackson and Sam, Dan and his at the cottage on Lake Manitou in Algonquin Park, Ontario. wife Cindy and grand-daughters Hannah and Hillary, his be- AND EVERY MONTH To Al, this place was heaven on earth. loved grand-dogs, Bailey, Ameilo and Maggie, and countless Al graduated from the University of Toronto in 1950 and friends and people whom he touched with his kindness. Osgoode Hall in 1953. After his graduation, Al practiced He was a great man and leaves behind an everlasting WHEN THEY NEED HOME law with his father Ross, in Bowmanville, retiring in 2002 legacy for our community. RENOS, LANDSCAPING, PAINTING OR ANY The self-Promoter Professional WORK DONE Part of the job of a commu- dancer since Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did nity newspaper reporter usually only backwards and in heels but that’s beside the point... involves covering kids sports. isn’t it??? Well never mind that. MAKE SURE THEY SEE YOUR by Rik Davie, Over the years I have Red and I are lucky in that Miss Kim, as she is known to probably covered every her students, is one of those coaches who manages the right NAME HERE [email protected] sport and competition there mix between being competitive and good with making sure is from T-ball to Highland the kids have fun. dancing and there was one Dance at the competitive level is... much to this sports FOR ONLY $89 lesson I took away from covering anything involving chauvinist’s surprise, every bit as demanding and physi- kids...... that I didn’t ever want to be one of “those parents.” cally trying as any sport you’d like to name and more so OR EVEN LESS!!! You know the ones I mean. They are the ones who yell and than most. The boss gets that, even at her tender age and scream at umpires, hockey referees, soccer coaches, judges, well, usually does pretty well in the medal and ribbon depart- just anybody they thought was giving their kids a bad shake. ment, it’s me that needs work. I managed to keep away from that behavior with most of I find myself sitting in the audience working up as much of BE SURE TO BOOK YOUR BUSINESS my kids and got through coaching kids baseball for many a sweat worrying over how she’ll do as she does on the stage. years without ever actually assaulting one of “those parents” Red squeezes my hand through every number and I spend CARD SIZE AD FOR THE JULY EDITION when they chose to question the marriage status of my par- time trying not to listen to the unbelievably nasty comments ents from the stands when little Johnny didn’t get the playing some ‘dance parents’ are prone to during each number. BY JUNE 25 AND MAKE YOUR NAME time they thought their little Blue Jays prospect deserved. I hear one whisper (loudly) to another “well I don’t see I also managed to avoid just telling them that if they why we didn’t score higher on that. These judges are idiots.” THE ONE CUSTOMERS THINK OF FOR spent more time helping little Johnny learn to catch a I want to say to them, “It’s supposed to be fun and the ball and less time teaching him by example how to catch judging is objective and oh yeah, your kid sucks.” But I PROFESIONAL SERVICES Twinkies in their mouth the kid might stand half a chance. don’t cause I know that shortly the boss will dance and the But I have to admit that having a seven-year-old girl in judges will score and if she doesn’t get one of her usual competitive dance is testing my resolve to its limits. high scores I’ll turn to Red and whisper (loudly) “”well I I have never, no not ever, seen the kind of competitive don’t see why we didn’t score higher on that. These judges antics like I have seen between dance academies and dance are idiots.” Promoter.ca parents at the competitive level in Ontario. I’m thinking of getting a t-shirt made for myself that Now of course ‘the boss’ is quite simply the best little says “Yeah, I’m one of THOSE parents, so back off!!!”

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Fusion landscaping: Eco-friendly garden design by Rik Davie, and garden watering,” says ics included how to create a facilitator of the workshop. terest, while also capturing garden centres that require John Presta, Director of En- beautiful landscape that suits “By planning your garden rainwater runoff. only rainfall once they be- [email protected] vironmental Services. “Wa- modern family needs, while with water efficiency top of • Mulch is a must for water come established. ter conservation is important considering how factors such mind, you will reduce the efficient gardens. It creates a The Region launched Last week, the Regional to ensure an adequate supply as plant selection, soil health, amount of water you con- clean look, suppresses weeds, Water Efficient Durham, a Municipality of Durham, of water is maintained for sun exposure, slopes, paths sume and let Mother Nature and holds moisture in soil. water efficiency program, in Works Department hosted essential needs and places and structures influence wa- take care of the watering.” • Over watering can do 1996 to encourage the smart “Fusion Landscaping: Eco- less strain on municipal water consumption. The Region of Durham more harm than good to use of water by residents friendly garden design,” a ter supply infrastructure.” “You don’t need to be a encourages residents to lawns and gardens, because and businesses. For more workshop about water-effi- Hosted in honour of Na- landscape architect to plan a consider the following tips it encourages shallow root tips on planning a water- cient gardening. tional Public Works Week, beautiful garden that is easy when planning their water- growth. Most landscapes efficient garden, visit www. “Water use in Durham this free event educated at- to maintain and requires lit- efficient gardens this year: only require 2.5 cm (one durham.ca/waterefficiency Region increases by 50 per tendees about how to plan tle to no manual watering,” • A flower bed along the inch) of water per week. and select Fusion Landscap- cent during the summer and maintain a garden that said Glen Pleasance, Water driveway and adjacent to the • There are many plant ing Guide for Homeowners. months, mainly due to lawn requires less water. Top- Efficiency Co-ordinator and sidewalk creates visual in- varieties available at local

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Website: http://www.oronopark.ca Email: [email protected] Orono Park is 90 Years Old! Join us for a Day of Celebration and Family Fun — Admission is Free Saturday June 29th , 2013 11 a.m. to midnight Free Parking at the Orono Fair Grounds courtesy of Orono Agricultural Society with a free bus shuttle service all day compliments of Join our Walking Phoenix Bus Lines. Children’s Events: Parade leaving the face painting, crafts, Fair Grounds at Mobile Playground, 11:00am Evening Concert & Dance with The Charles Street Band Games(1:00-3:00) Prizes for best cos- FIREWORKS at Dusk Free Swimming tumes; Swim Demos( 1:30) best decorated bikes, To honour the original name of the Park Ball Game(2:00pm) and more. the Mayor will declare June 29th as Skate Board instructor Activities start at the and much more. Park at Noon — History “Buttercup HollowDay” Music all day long! Tent, Food Area, Artisan Ally

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for the fourth year in a row, ground covered in blood. His father carried him to Dr. Hill- CLARINGTON MUSEUMS Clarington is hosting Doors ier’s in Enniskillen (the doctor’s house is on Doors Open) AND ARCHIVES www.claringtonmuseums.com Open! Doors Open began in where he was examined. The next thing he knew four men France in 1984 and 16 years were holding him down while he kicked and screamed as later Toronto held the first the doctor cleaned the wound and sewed it up. There was Doors Open Event in North America. Since 2002 the On- no anesthetic in those days. tario Heritage Trust has promoted Doors Open throughout Mr. Osborne first attended school in Enniskillen where his Ontario. Doors Open is a fun way to learn more about your father was the teacher. Feeling he had special privileges he neighbourhood, discover local history, meet new friends and broke some of the rules by whispering in class and playing see some places that you would not normally be allowed tricks on some of his classmates. His father asked him to go to see. For 2013 Clarington Doors Open is highlighting to the village saddler for a leather strap to “punish the pupils the villages of Enniskillen, Haydon and Tyrone. There are who broke the rules.” He was happy to be selected for this thirteen sites that include everything from historic private important duty but not so happy, and surprised, on his return homes and beautiful gardens to an historic mill and winery. Quite a few private historic homes are on Doors Open when his father selected him as the first one to use it on. As Village and cemetery tours are also featured. For more in- this year. This one, lovingly preserved by Russ and Pat he commented, “Like my experience with the horse, this was formation go to www.doorsopenclarington.com Gordon, is located in the village of Haydon. It was built an object lesson not repeated”. He later attended school in in the 1860’s and was for many years the home of the Haydon. This is not the school house that is there now, but Slemon family. Russ is the talented artist who painted the its wooden precursor. I should also mention here that Hay- McLaughlin Carriage Company mural in Enniskillen. For don was still known by its original name, Charlesville, at that Doors Open this site features garden and studio tours as time. It was named for Charles Bates who built a mill and well as live music. began the village in the 1840’s. It didn’t become Haydon until the late 1870’s. While walking to school one morning they could pretty well buy all you needed in the village where passed the property of Charles Mallory who had a fine apple you lived. Mr. Osborne lived on a farm near Haydon and orchard. The boys ganged together and told Mr. Osborne his father was a school teacher in Tyrone. His family at- that as he was the smallest and youngest he must go into the tended church in Tyrone and this was the scene of one of Mr. orchard and steal some apples. At this he refused but said Osborne’s earliest memories. The service had started and he would get them another way. He walked straight up the everyone had stood and began to sing the first hymn. He driveway towards the house intending to ask Mr. Mallory for noticed his parents sharing a hymn book but as he didn’t see apples. A big dog scared him and he began to cry. Mr. Mal- another and the minister, who was at the front of the church, This house was once owned by John McLeod who ran a lory heard his dog barking came to the boy who told him his had no one to share his he confidently strolled up to the front successful store and foundry in Enniskillen. It was later story. For refusing to steal he gave him an armful of apples. and motioned to the minister to share his hymn book. He the home and office of Dr. William Hillier. It was here in He even sent a big bag of apples to his mother! obliged and Mr. Osborne sang a tune of his own making the 1860’s that he operated on young J.A. Osborne with Mr. Osborne remembered swimming in the creek in sum- much to the delight of the congregation but to the annoy- no anesthetic. In 1958 Dr. Hillier issued a circular stat- ance of his parents. His father reminded him of what he’d ing he would no longer treat patients on credit. He found get back home if he didn’t behave. He was good the rest it difficult to get the money owed to him for his services. of the service although he still felt he had the right to sing Therefore charges to be paid up front were $1.00 within the along. Another incident at church centred around the girl village and $2.00 without. The scale goes up a dollar for his Mother had hired to help her in the kitchen. Her name each mile away from the village. For Doors Open artist Eric was Sarah Jane and she had asked to take him to church one Bowman will be displaying his work and historical herbal Sunday. His mother warned her of his precocious ways, but remedies will be displayed and sold. she felt confident that she could keep him in check and besides she felt he really wasn’t a bad boy after all. However, One of the things I like best about Doors Open is that it The Archibald’s purchased the property in 1967. Historical- unknown to her Mr. Osborne had seen her several times in opens your eyes to things you may have passed many times be- ly it has been home to the Gibbard and Hoar families, both the kitchen with a young man from a neighbouring farm. fore but failed to notice. They are usually things that highlight long time residents in the area. You’re probably thinking “I When they got to church the young man came in and Mr. some aspect of our local history. For instance when driving can go to Archibald’s anytime”, but for Doors Open guest Osborne innocently stood on the seat of the pew and yelled through Enniskillen you may have noticed the colourful mural artists will be on hand and you’ll be able to go behind the excitedly ‘There’s your beau Sarah Jane, there’s your beau.” on the old barn which features the McLaughlin Carriage Com- scenes to see how the fruit wine is made. Behind the scene Needless to say she never took him to church again. pany which became General Motors in Oshawa. Why is it tours will also be available at the Tyrone Mill. Sometime later while playing in the farm yard he got too there? Well, long before they moved to Oshawa the McLaugh- close to a colt. He tickled its hind legs with a switch and lins lived in Tyrone and Enniskillen and their carriage compa- mer and sledding down steep hills in the winter. One par- ny really had its start here in Clarington. That wooden barn is ticularly sweet memory of his was sucking on West Indian the only remaining building from their first factory (not only is sugar cane stalks in the back of Hutcheson’s store in En- it on Doors Open, but so is the house of the artist who painted niskillen. So, when you visit the Doors Open sites this year the mural and the McLaughlin’s old home as well). In fact, think of Mr. Osborne and what his life was like over 100 Enniskillen also had a large industrial complex that made agri- years ago. Many things were so different back then, but cultural implements. It was owned by John McLeod and then many things are also still the same. Richard Sylvester, known as the Squire, who moved it to Lind- At The Museum say (the Sylvester house is on Doors Open). Another place June is the opening of our newest exhibit entitled “Chil- is the Haydon Hall (also part of Doors Open). All who have dren at Play” at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre. It attended an event there can tell it was once a school house, but features the most popular and beloved toys from the past 120 did you know it is now the oldest surviving school structure years. Clarington Museums has the most extensive doll col- in Clarington? Let’s not forget Tyrone. We all know about its lection owned by a museum in Canada as well as the best historic mill that dates back to 1846, but a lesser known but no Canadian doll collection in the world! This exhibit features less interesting attraction is the Foundation Garden behind the There are lots to do in Tyrone for Doors Open. Besides a many dolls as well as games and toys. Children of all ages will United Church (both are on Doors Open). number of historic sites, there is the self-guided village be sure to see something that will bring back fond memories. When visiting these sites try to imagine yourself back in walking tour and the beautiful foundation gardens to take We encourage visitors to bring pictures of themselves with pioneer times when these buildings were new. We’re fortu- in. At the nearby Bethesda Cemetery, at 2:00pm, Kim their favourite toy. Check out the museum’s website www. nate to have the recollections of J.A. Osborne who grew up Vaneyk will be conducting a guided tour. This hall was built claringtonmuseums.com for more information or call us at in the area in the 1860’s. He provides us with a child’s view around 1880 and renovated in 1926. It has been home to 905-623-2734. The Heritage Centre is located at 62 Tem- of growing up in Enniskillen, Haydon and Tyrone when several Orange Lodges as well as the local Sons of England perance Street in Bowmanville. We’re open from 11:00am horse and wagons were the main means of transportation, lodge. For doors open there will be historic displays and a to 4:00pm Tuesday to Sunday. Summer is fast approaching all their news came from the newspaper or gossip and you tasty Irish stew lunch will be available for purchase. watch for details on changes to the popular afternoon teas.

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Looking forward to meeting your Impaired Driver Strikes Residence, Severs Gas Line needs from bird seed, racing pigeon mixes to horse feed. An impaired driver, who created a path of destruction in The male suspect attempted to reverse the vehicle to leave a Clarington residential neighborhood, attempted to flee the but was unsuccessful and fled on foot from the scene. A BLACK OIL SUNFLOWER scene but was detained by a witness. civilian witness gave chase and apprehended the suspect, NYGER SEED On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at approximately 9:40 p.m. who was turned-over to responding officers at scene and -ar SAFFLOWER Central East Division officers were dispatched to a single rested, without further incident. Hours SUNFLOWER CHIPS motor vehicle collision on Beckett Crescent in Courtice. An David PELTIER, age 60 of Martin Road in Clarington is impaired male driver left the roadway, struck a house and charged with: Impaired Operation – Fail or Refuse Breath Mon - Fri 8 am to 5 pm severed a gas line. Sample. The accused was held for a bail hearing. Further Sat 8 am to 3 pm Witnesses reported the lone male driver was eastbound charges may be pending. We’re905 623-9198 for the birds or 1-877-623-9198& along Bloor Street East, just east of Bruntsfield Street, when Anyone with new information to this investigation is 3048we’re Concession not bragging! Rd. 3, RR4 the Chevrolet SUV vehicle crossed into the pathway of asked to contact PC Ceranowicz of the DRP Central East Bowmanville ON, L1C 3K5 westbound traffic, mounted the boulevard, crossed Beckett Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2018. Crescent, struck a tree, hit a residence and then hit a parked Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at [email protected] vehicle. 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The award recognizes his efforts that helped to bring over 32,000 homes directly by Canada Post Chief Gord Weir received the Presidents Award recogniz- about standards now recognized and used in the Province to insure your message is seen by all your ing his work on training standards in the province, of Ontario. potential customers in Clarington. Prior to his involvement on standards committees in the The OAFC includeds membersfrom fire services of all 1990s there were few specific or detailed standards for what sizes from all across the province. Advertising sizes and prices to fit every buisness budget and an all new Community Services listing for contratcors and home services at prices Doors Open returns to Clarington! that make sense to small buisness owners. Bowmanville, ON, May 6, and check out the former If you are more interested is well known for its cider 2013--- Doors Open Clar- home of Robert Samuel in antique tractors, Doors and apple wines, Archibald Don’t get lost in hundreds ington is excited to offer McLaughlin, founder of Open Clarington has you Orchards and Estate Winery of Oshawa, Whitby and a glimpse into places not General Motors Canada covered. “A visit to Walnut where you can see the bot- Ajax ads.... be seen! normally open to the pub- and the McLaughlin Car- Grange in Tyrone to see a tling process. And while in lic as part of its 4th annual riage Company. His brother collection of local antique Tyrone, take a walking tour For details contact: Lisa Hadden Doors Open event. On June J.J. McLaughlin, who also tractors will be well worth of the village to see their 905.442.1346 8th, the doors will open to a grew up in the house, was the trip”. well-restored century build- beautiful schoolhouse con- the founder of the Canada For lovers of all things old ings and beautiful gardens. [email protected] verted to a community cen- Dry soft drink company. & authentic, we encourage Enjoy a fun filled day with tre, an antique tractor col- While you are there you you to come to Tyrone where lots of exciting adventures lection, the former home of can see the heritage shed we have our first returning as you explore the hidden Promoter.ca Robert Samuel McLaughlin, that proudly displays the re- site to Doors Open Claring- treasures in Clarington. For a mill and a winery in the cently retouched mural hon- ton, Tyrone Mill. The mill more information on Doors communities of Enniskil- ouring Enniskillen’s famous is a favourite stop for many Open Clarington and de- len, Haydon and Tyrone. son. Cultural expressions cottagers who are looking tails on each site that will Our Doors Open sites of- is the theme for all Doors to pick up some treats along be open for the day, visit fer glimpses into some of Open events in Ontario this the way, like their famous HYPERLINK “http://www. the treasures of Clarington year, and in Haydon village apple cinnamon doughnuts, doorsopenclarington.com” Visit us online at through free tours, activities you’ll have a chance to see and the Quebec oven will be www.doorsopenclarington. and re-enactments to enter- the studio, home & gardens operating as well. 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The Clarington Museums and Archives is set to open it’s toys exhibit. There is currently one painting installed at Coffee and Cakes in downtown Bowmanville What’s for a couple of months. The doll is from the Museum collection and is an Eaton’s Beauty Doll. It is one Happening of three paintings that have been In... June done based on their collection. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 • Summer Solstice Concert FRIDAY JUNE 21ST 7:30 PM Location: Rehoboth Church 130 Scugog St., Bowmanville

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 • A Pre-Season Concert by • Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest • Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest Lakeshore New Horizons Band 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Garnet B. Rickard Location: Garnet B. Rickard Location: Rotary Park, Bowmanville Recreation Complex, Bowmanville Recreation Complex, Bowmanville *rain or shine*

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 • Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest • The Don MacArthur Band 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Garnet B. Rickard Location: Rotary Park, Bowmanville Recreation Complex, Bowmanville *rain or shine*

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 • The Lincolnaires • Clarington Relay For Life HAPPY 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 7 AM to 7 PM Location: Rotary Park, Bowmanville For More Info contact: *rain or shine* (905) 430-5770 or 1-800 668-7830 FATHER’S [email protected] • COAA SOCIAL DANCE WITH • Rick Patterson Memorial CLARINGTON BEECH NUTS “SHOW & SHINE” DAY 1 PM – 4 PM For More Info contact: Beech Centre-26 Beech Ave Yves (905) 260-6646 Bowmanville. Contact: 905-697-2856 Location: Downtown Bowmanville 23/30 24 25 26 27 28 29 • “Memoryscapes” • Summer concerts in Orono • Hotel California 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM “RAINSTONE” 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa Concert starts at 6:30 PM Location: Rotary Park, Bowmanville An informal lecture, by Jane Eccles, will Location: Library Lawn - Corner of *rain or shine* give the back story to 6 dress paintings. Church St. and Centreview St.

Est. 1841 Morris Funeral Celebrating Over 172 Years Chapel Ltd. 4 Division St., Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 2Z1 Serving the community since 1841 Phone: 905-623-5480 • Fax: 905-623-3025 A family business dedicated to service. www.morrisfuneralchapel.ca

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Polling undertaken by frequent received by the for consumer protection was tario Consumers Act, 2013. tarians, including seniors, site, Ontarians can sign a the Homeowner Protection Ministry of Consumer Ser- consistent regardless of vot- Features of Bill 55 include newcomers, and those on petition to support the quick Centre (HPC) shows that vices for two years running. ing intent for the Liberals, doubling the cooling-off fixed incomes may continue passage of Bill 55, send a more than 1 in 3 families in Total complaints received as PCs or NDPs. period for consumers to 20 unabated,” stated Michael letter to their MPP and share the GTA (over 34%) have of 2012 were over 3,200. The poll also showed that days, prohibiting the installa- Lio, Executive Director of their personal stories. This had a negative experience Over 36% of those polled over 30% of those surveyed tion of equipment during the the Homeowner Protection website serves an important with a door-to-door water in the GTA stated they would in the GTA agree that there cooling-off period, and the Centre.”HPC encourages purpose, since more often heater salesperson. be more likely to support a needs to be legislation in On- requirement of contracts to each Ontario MPP to sup- than not people aren’t aware The news should come provincial party that would tario to regulate water heater be explained in clear, easy to port the quick passage of of their rights when it comes as little surprise given that provide greater protection door-to-door salespersons. understand language. Bill 55 to protect consumers to door-to door salespeople. complaints about door-to- for consumers in Ontario Recently, the Ontario gov- At the moment Bill 55 from unethical door-to-door This site contains valuable door water heater rentals with respect to door-to-door ernment introduced Bill 55, is held up in the legisla- sales tactics.” tips on what to look for have been the second most water heater sales. The call Stronger Protection for On- ture at second reading, and HPC created a website when a salesperson comes has yet to be referred to (waterheaterdoortodoor to the door. one of the committees of .com) to give Ontario con- The omnibus poll of 1000 the legislature for public sumers a voice and platform voting-age Ontarians has a hearings. “The concern is to encourage government margin of error of +/- 3.1%, that until the legislation is to enact changes that offer 19/20 times. Interviews Letter to the Editor passed, the intensity and protection from deceptive were conducted between frequency of bad practices door-to-door water heater May 10 and May 12, 2013. that deceive ever more On- sales tactics. On the web-

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The Gaels survived back-to-back scares against the Mim- a 5 minute powerplay with 8:48 remaining in the third, on ished the evening with 2 goals and 2 assists for the Buzz. ico Mountaineers and the Oakville Buzz last Thursday and which they got goals from Josh Gilray and Dylan Goddard However, Neil Roberts settled in and fortified the goal to Friday, respectively. Both teams managed to keep the game to seal the victory for the Gaels. Neil Roberts was strong keep the Gaels in the game. The Gaels pulled ahead four close, with both games being tied with under ten minutes to in goal for the Gaels stopping 33 of 40 shots in the victory minutes into the second period on a goal by Josh Gilray and play. On what turned out to be a significant night in Green while Dylan Goddard led the offense with 2 goals and 4 as- would not trail again in the game, however, they relied on Gaels history, the Gaels fought back on home turf for an 8-7 sists on the night. Goddard’s first goal of the game, at 14:35 a breakaway goal by Garrett Eddy with only 1:35 remain- victory over the Mimico Mountaineers. In a frustrating game of the second period, placed him in the record books as the ing in regulation time to seal the victory at 9-8 The Gaels to watch for the teams coaching staff and management, the Gaels All-Time Jr. B Leading Scorer with 474 points. He continue their road trip on Sunday in Port Credit as they Gaels were performing well below their ability, with con- will be recognized in a ceremony prior to the Gaels next take on the Mississauga Tomahawks at 2PM. They will also stant turnovers and mental mistakes becoming evident for home game, May 30th versus the Mississauga Tomahawks. face the Markham Ironheads Wednesday evening in Ajax, the first time this season. Couple that with a strong perfor- On Friday evening, the Gaels made the trip west to visit the as well as the Mimico Mountaineers Friday evening at the mance from a gritty, hardworking Mimico team, the Gaels Oakville Buzz at the beautiful new Toronto Rock Athletic Mimico Arena. fell behind for the first time this season 9:49 into the third Centre, perhaps the second most beautiful arena in the OLA period on a powerplay goal from James Barclay, his sec- Jr. B loop, behind only the Garnet B. Rickard Recreational Courtesy the Green Gaels ond of the night. With strong play from Mimico netminder Complex. The Gaels started the evening slowly giving up Bobby Glenn, the lead was protected until the Gaels gained the first two goals of the game to Greg Campbell who fin-

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K-CUP OF THE MONTH A delicious rhubard & strawberry pie K-CUP Timothy’s I hope everyone has been enjoying my recipes in the last few editions of Clarington French Roast Promoter. Thank you to everyone who tried them. Your kind words and feedback are ap- 00 OF THE MONTH SAVE $4. preciated. Please know that I have enjoyed getting out my recipe files and sharing them with you. June is the month when we harvest both our local rhubarb and strawberries. coffee.tea.simple. Per Box! In this the “spring edition” I have included 2 recipes using rhubarb, with a strawberry Martinson French Roast option. Both are both tried and true and have been in my recipe box for many years. Only $24.00 For Jim, the pie recipe is very special. We were newlyweds and it was very early in his Per BOx Why Talk Around The Water Cooler... real estate career. He would ask me to prepare a few strawberry/rhubarb pies for the “agent Of 48! open house inspections” that he hosted for his new listings. Jim would advertise the pies When you can talk around this right on the Real Estate Board “agent open house” announcements and claimed that my pies would always guarantee a good turnout. I guess it worked because I baked a lot of pies ** and he sold a lot of houses. Fortunately for me the Real Estate Boards have changed the Now Available! FREE BREWER **Commercial accounts only, offer not applicable for residential customers. rules, and advertising goodies for the “agent open house” announcements is no longer allowed. I am glad that he is back in his element selling homes, and that the Board rules have 60 NEW POD FLAVOURS changed.The rhubarb cake recipe does involve a few steps but it is well worth the effort. that fit your Keurig Brewer. We hope you enjoy the season and all the wonderful things we are so fortunate to have either in our own gardens or from the bounty of fresh produce from our local MIX & MATCH: farmers and markets. Over 225 K-cups to choose from, Rhubarb Custard Pie singles available! Ingredients: 1 unbaked pie shell- 9-10 inches 25 2 eggs $12. per box of 25 pods 1 ¼ cups sugar Our Best Deal EVER!!!! ¼ cups flour Pinch of salt Buy 2 boxes of Martinson Breakfast Blend or 3 Tbsp. soft butter Over 130 1/3 cup milk Martinson House Blend 48 count for $39.99different K-cups Pinch of cinnamon to choose from 4 cups tender rhubarb cut into 1” pieces THAT’S 96 K-CUPS FOR ONLY $39.99 ( I added 3 cups of rhubarb and 1 cup of sliced strawberries as an option since strawberry (Mix and match if you like, no limits, while supplies last.) **Certain conditions apply to receive FREE season is right around the corner). BREWER. Contact Markcol Preparation Distribution for full details. Beat eggs well. Add sugar, flour, salt and cinnamon. Add butter and stir in milk.B eat until OSHAWA OSHAWA Reg. Rd. #42 BOWMANVILLE blended. Add rhubarb and put mixture into unbaked pie shell. You can make a lattice top for Taunton Rd. 1170 Simcoe Street North, N 610 Regional Road #42 the pie if you wish. Bake at 450 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F. 1170 Simcoe Street North N X 1-855-627-5265 or 1-855-627-5265 or 1-855-MARKCOL and bake for 35 minutes longer. NEW EXTENDED HOURS: Tecumseh St. Concession St. X Conc. Rd. 3 1-855-MARKCOL Mon - Fri 9am to 7pm Simcoe St. HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 7 pm HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 5 pm, Beatrice St. Sat. 10 am - 4 pm Hwy. 2 Sat./Sun. 10 am - 4 pm Preparation • In a separate bowl mix 1 ½ cups flour, Sat - Sun 9am to 5pm Sun 11 am - 3 pm • Cut 3 cups of tender rhubarb into ¼ cups sugar, 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1” lengths. together. Consession Rd. BOWMANVILLE Markcol Distribution • Arrange in a baking dish. Spread 2 • Add 6 Tbsp. butter to flour mixture 610 Regional, Rd. #42 www.markcol.com Tbsp. butter over rhubarb. and blend . Hwy. #2 Algoma • Sprinkle 1 cup sugar and ¾ cup or- • In another bowl, beat 2 eggs and Mon - Fri 9am to 6pm Sat - Sun 9am to 5pm

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