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RIA) Buds are popping and blooms bursting throughout Scugog Township, and local offi- cials are gearing up for another opportunity to be recognized as one of the most beautiful com- munties in the province. For the past two years, Scugog Township has won the coveted “5 Blooms” award in the Ontario ‘Communties In Bloom’ Notice of Annual General Meeting ‘Wednesday June 25 at 7 pm Keynote Speaker: Bill Lishman “The Art of Realizing Dreams” Hope Christian Reformed Church 14480 Old Simcoe Road, Port Perry For more information please call 905-985-8511 EVERYONE WELCOME! ® I) competition, the top recognition in their category. Councillor Bobbie Drew, who heads the local initiative knows they have their work cut out for them this year. “It will be challenging this year because the waterfront in Port Perry will be under construction for the new splash pad,” she said. New projects this year Am I Covered? Every policy is different but there are some common situations to be aware oi. tenting a car 1u drive a rented car or any vehicle that is not owned by you, your existing \olicy automatically extends accident enefits and third party liability cover- age to your rented car. These limits are the same as those on your awn car. eae Ih Steve Gajewski use of your car because of an accident, then you might be entitled to a loaned vehicle depending on the situation. When driving someone else's car IF you borrow someone else’s car you are covered by the insurance on that car. However if you are involved in an Your insurance will apply if you take your car on short trips to other prov- inces or into the continental U.S., as long as you engage in normal use of the vehicle. to another If you are relocating ioe tem or per- manently, you must inform your insurer range for new coverage that re- flects the risks in your new location. ‘When the car is “in the shop” Under most insurance Policies, you are not Fanon toa nt vehicle your car is in eee shop | foraonal hist aoede or repair. If you lose the not yours, wil be aflected. you borrow a car ona regular basis, ask your broker to arrange a special clause in your policy to cover your use. When someone else drives your car Remember that when someone else is driving your car, you are still respon- sible for it. Any atfault accidents or claims will go onto your driving record DONT GUESS. If you are not sure about your , its ‘her a quick call than to puss. Renembe, if you're not covered a accident occurs, the insurer is not. ‘obliged to pay. TAYLOR FORDER INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. mums 169 North Street, Port Perry * 905-985-8416 18 FOCUS - JUNE 2008 JUNE FOCUS/44 pages.indd 18 include landscaping at the cugog Community Centre and Town Hall 1873. The township is also undertaking a shoreline stabilization program at Birdseye Park and trail development with Kawartha Conservation Authority. Once again this year the “Communities In Bloom” pro- gram will promote a photo con- test called “Capture the Beauty of Scugog 2008 Amateur Photo Contest.” This program encour- ages residents to photograph scenes and events around the townshi) Winners will have their pho- tos mounted and presented by the Mayor and Council later this fall. The winners pictures will also be featured in the Scugog Communities in Bloom Calendar which will be available at the Spring Garden Show 2009. Other events taking place include a poster contest which is open to students from Grades 6 to 12. This contest closes June 20. Winners will have their post- ers reproduced and on display throughout the township. Local homeowners are encouraged to enter your favour- ite garden or enter your own street side garden in the Scugog “Garden Competition.” Garden Contest - sponsored by Home Hardware. Deadline for entries is June 30 and judging will take place between July 5 and 13. There are three categories for entries - residential, business, or commercial/industrial. Winners will be announced at the open- COOD SHOW ing reception for the provincial judges when they arrive to judge the Township. This date is yet to be confirmed. Winners will receive an enlarged photo of their streetscape garden and a gift certificate compliments of Otter’s Greenhouses. the most popular events, the “Communities in Bloom Garden Tour” will take place this year on Saturday, July 19. Tickets will go on sale start- ing July 9 at Henshall’s on Queen Street in Port Perry, The Scugog Visitor and Business Centre, the Township Offices. On the day of the Tour tickets will be available at Town Hall 1873 and Henshall’s nly. So you can see it’s going to be a busy summer for the Scugog’s “Communities in Bloom” organ- izers as they prepare to welcome the provincial judges. But with the great leadership and enthusi- asm, there’s little doubt it will be another “5 Bloom” summer here in Scugog. S§lutions Time fora New Website? 905-982-0450 info@cmswebsolutions.com www.cmswebsolutions.com GOURDS - BIRDHOUSES - FEEDERS PLANTERS - CHAIRS Great Selection and Prices Drop by for a visit Birdhouse willy 15173 Simcoe St., Port Perry 905-985-7239 focus@observerpub.ca 5/2608 10:46:16 AM |