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Artisans interpret devastation of Port Perry’s 1884 fire with works of art The Scugog Council for the Arts and the Scugog Shores Heri- tage Centre and Archives proudly present an art exhibition entitled “Out of the Ashes” to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the rebuilding of Port Perry. On July 4, 1884, a horrific fire spread through the town destroy- ing much of the downtown core. No other single incident has had a more profound impact on the present and future of this indus- trious community. Come and see how local art- ists have interpreted the emo- tional impact, personal loss, and community strength that such an experience presented to the town and its citizens. Using artifacts from the museum's collection for inspira- tion, they have used their imagi- nations to create original works of art on this theme. Works of art will be displayed with the museum artifacts which inspired them, as well as the art- ists on explanations of how they view the piece. And if you see something you truly love, all original pieces of art will also be available for sale when the exhibit closes. “Out of the Ashes” runs until November 7 at the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre at 1655 Reach Street (inside the Scugog Arena). Region provides more pickup days for yard waste this fall Residents of Scugog Township and its northerly neighbours will receive an additional 14 leaf and yard waste pickups this fall. The additional pickups began on September 7. The increase from 10 collection weeks to 24 is part of the Region’s transition plan to provide standardized collection services. These additional weeks are not shown in the 2010 Waste Management Calendar because the new service levels were not approved at the time of printing. Place your yard waste in kraft paper yard waste bags or clearly labelled rigid open-top reusable containers. Yard waste set out in plastic bags will not be collected. Securely tie brush in bundles up to one metre (three feet) in length, and 76 centimetres (30 inches) in width, weighing no more that 20 kilograms (44 pounds). There is a three-bundle limit per collection. Brush and tree trimmings must be eight centimetres (three inches) or less in diameter. Yard waste will be picked up on the residents’ regular collection day, dur- ing the following weeks: Oct. 5 to 8, Oct. 12 to 15, Oct. 26 to 29, Nov. 9 to 12, Nov. 23 to 26 and Nov. 30 to Dec. 3. Please check your collection calendar for yard waste collection in your area. You can access this by computer at: www.durham.ca/Disposal- Tools/CollectionCalendar.aspx ‘or more information, visit the website: www.durhamregionwaste.ca, or contact the Region’s Waste Management Call Centre at 1-800-667-5671. The following are leaf and yard waste materials collected - brush and thatch, Christmas trees, fallen fruit from trees, gourds, garden trim- mings, hedge and tree trimmings/ branches, house and garden plants, leaves, pumpkins and decorative corn stalks. These items are not collected with leaf and yard. waste: clay, grass clippings, hay and straw bales, lumber and sod. Thank you, for your The Port Perry Farmers’ Market would like to offer their thanks and appreciation to our valued customers, the Township of Scugog, and Durham Region for their generous support of our local farmers’ market. Taste the local difference and support your neighbours and friends in our Agricultural Community. Thanksgiving Celebration y Saturday October 9th, 8:00 am-1:00 pm y| Visit the market and celebrate another great season. with entertainment, free coffee compliments of McDonald’s Port Perry, weekly draws, and market | Fy specials. FRESH) 32 FOCUS - OCTOBER 2010