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I 4- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 7, 1998 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Dr. Merrilee Brown joins Medical Associates Scugog's newest physician IS no stranger to Port Perry By Chris Hall Port Perry Star As the newest face in the Port Perry Medical Associates office, Merrilee Brown is excited about getting her career as a family doctor off the ground. A native of Bowmanville, Dr. Brown com- pleted her resident program in Ottawa in June 1997 and, after a one-year hiatus in Alberta to be with fiance Steve, began working here last Friday. Dr. Brown says that while it's great to be living near her home town, she was also attracted to Port Perry after a period spent working here last summer. "I filled in here for two weeks last year as a local tenant doctor while some others were on vacation," she said. "It was a place I knew, a place I was at before and one I really enjoyed working at. Bowmanville has grown vastly, and it's not the same place as it was before. Here, I'll have a chance to get a little more rural medical training, and Port Perry's just a wonderful place to be. After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Honors) from Hamilton's McMaster University, Dr. Brown moved on to Western University where she graduated from medical school in 1995. After two more years of training, she's ready to bring her talents to Port Perry. "I think as a female physician I can give some patients a bit more of a choice in who they see.... some may feel more confident with a female looking after them," she said, adding that she is also fluent in French and Spanish. "I have some familiarity with Port Perry itself, but not with many people. And, that may be to their (patients') advantage. If they know you they may feel awkward about com- ing to you with private or intimate problems they're having," Dr. Brown hopes her introduction to Port Perry is the beginning of a long relationship. "I like the area and obviously I like to help people; that's a given with becoming a doctor, isn't it? It's a career I really enjoy... It's not like ER or anything, but it's something "I know some of the staff here and it's a I really enjoy." great situation. I've worked in other provinces and places, but there is a very nice group of doctors here." Dr. Merrilee Brown says she prefers to practice medicine in rural area. RAR HEATHER McCRAE / PORT PERRY STAR Emily Parliament, 9, will be competing at this year's Highlands of Durham Games on Sunday, July 26 in Uxbridge. She's pictured with her teacher, Jennifer Blackburn of Port Perry. Ms. Blackburn has competed across Canada since she started dancing as a wee lass. Press your K It... It's time for the games By Heather McCrae Port Perry Star For the Scottish and wannabe Scottish, the place to be the weekend of July 24, 25 and 26 is Port Perry and Uxbridge for the third annual Highlands of Durham Games. Young or old, this Celtic cel- ebration has something for everyone. - To kick off the Games, duf- fers will enjoy a fundraising tournament when they tee off at the Mill Run Golf and Country Club on July 23. On Friday, July 24, the real show begins with the annual Great Blue Heron Tattoo in Port Perry at the fairgrounds. The beer pavilion, food conces- sions and entertainment all begin at 6 p.m. The sound will be magnifi- cent at this year's Tattoo, as several pipe bands perform. The evening will feature the Durham, Halton and York Police Pipe Bands, the Commissioners' Own Pipes and Drums of the OPP, the Ontario Royal Canadian Legion Pipes and Drums, the Haliburton Highlands Pipe Band, and the Uxbridge Legion Pipe Band. And everyone will enjoy a sheep herding demonstration by border gollies, Lacey and Waif, both Ontario novice champions. More entertainment throughout the evening is pro- vided by the Celtic group Cobblers Apron when a ceilidh is held at the Scugog Arena. Over the next two days (July 25 and 26) the entertain- ment and games continue at Elgin Park in Uxbridge. Here the events include more sheep herding demon- strations, Celtic livestock shows and displays, highland dance competitions as well as the continuing sounds of bag- pipes and other Celtic groups. The Young Peoples' Celtic Pavilion is a place to visit to explore the Scottish and Celtic heritage and traditions. Heavy games include the caber toss, stone and hammer throws, sheath toss and the weight toss. A new addition planned for this year's Highland Games is the Tug of War event. Sponsored by Molson, the event will feature the strengths of professional and amateur teams. The parade, which begins at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, forms at the Uxbridge arena, travels east along Brock Street, then south on Main Street to Elgin Park. This annual festive spec- tacle includes several pipe bands, antique cars, horse drawn wagons, highland cat- tle, a Red River cart, antique fire engine and dignitaries. For a closer look at what the third annual Highlands of Durham Games have to offer, check the Program of Events in this issue. But be sure to include Port Perry and Uxbridge in your weekend plans of July 24 - 27. It's the only place in the Durham Region that will offer the finest Scottish and Celtic heritage and traditions. 1 Krazy" Can you carry a tune? Do you want to win some money? Then join us at the Great Blue Heron Charitable Casino & Bingo every Friday night starting on July 10, for our second "Krazy Karaoke" contest. Presented by the Great Blue Heron, Sutton Group Realty and hosted by radio station Magic 94 FM, this exciting contest should prove to be even more competitive than the last. Every Friday night con- testdnts have the i of winning $100 in cash. The just east of Port Perry, a . everywhere. | winner of the first seven araoke weeks, along with one run- nerup, also become eligible to compete in our grand finals on Aug. 28 to win our grand prize of $500. Winners will be judged on audience support, so bring your friends. The Great Blue Heron Charitable Casino & Bingo is located on Island Road quick and easy drive from For further information call (905) 985-4888 or 1-888- 28 HERON (294-3766) Ext. 220. /