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The Tickle NewsletterSeptember–October 2013Governor General PresentsCaring Canadian Awards atBeachy Cove Elementary SchoolHis Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston,Governor General of Canada, met with staff andstudents from Beachy Cove Elementary School onJune 13th. He presented the Governor General’sCanadian Caring Award to six deserving recipients.Including three recipients from our community,nominated by grade six students from Beachy CoveElementary School, for their contributions to thewell-being of their community. Their Honours theHonourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governorof Newfoundland and Labrador, and Mrs.Patricia Fagan, were also in attendance, as wellas family members, school staff and students.Created in 1995, the Governor General’s CaringCanadian Award recognizes living Canadians andpermanent residents who have made significant,sustained, unpaid contributions to their community, inCanada or abroad. Often working behind the scenes,these individuals volunteer their time and efforts tohelp their fellow citizens. The award also brings tolight the example set by volunteers, whose compassionand engagement are a part of our Canadian character.Todd ChurchillTodd Churchill iscommitted to supportingthe organizations that helphis son Carter, who hascerebral palsy and is hearingimpaired.He raised fundsby renting out the full-size hockey rink in his backyard,featuring side boards, nets and lights, which he built himself.The initiative, dubbed Reason for the Rink, became a hugesuccess, raising both awareness and funding for the MazolShriners, Easter Seals of Newfoundland and Labrador,and the Rainbow Raiders therapeutic riding program.Julianne and Rachel MossSince 2009, Julianne and Rachel Moss have raised funds tosupport the Janeway Children’s Health & RehabilitationCentre. When Rachelbroke her leg at age four,the two sisters determinedthey would give back tothe institution that hadhelped her recover. Startingwith a goal of raising $100by selling homemade bracelets, they have since raised$30,000. Their creations now include magnets, snowmanpins, Christmas ornaments, hair clips and much more.

Local Players win National Medals!Jordan Pitcher was a member ofthe Newfoundland and LabradorU14 Boys All-Star Team thatwon silver is Charlottetown, PEI.(pictured right). But he wasn’t theonly member of national all-starteams that came back to PortugalCove – St. Philip’s with accolades.Jarda Hodder won silver with the Girls U14, HayleyOsborne won Silver with the U13 Girls and both ChrisNeil and Andrew Sharpe won Gold with the U13 Boys!Rainbow Gully Grand OpeningThe opening of Rainbow Gully Park was a huge success.Thanks to all those who have made this dream a realityand those whoshared in thecelebrations onAugust 8th.Brady Toope, Daniel Hanlon, Aiden Mattinen-Drover, Taj Exley, Kyle Spurrell, Mitch Roberts;Back Row: Kurt Gamperl, Ethel Clarke, John Furlong.Election 2013 informationNomination DayThursday, August 29 at the Town Office from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Advance PollTuesday, September 17 at the Town Office from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Election DayTuesday, September 24 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Polling Stations for election day(1) Recreation Center (behind Town Hall on Thorburn Road)(2) Royal Canadian Legion, Portugal CovePCSP ANNUAL GARDEN COMPETITIONThe awards have been presented and the decision could not have been a more difficult one. With numerousentries this year the selection process was a very difficult one. Congratulations to all those who enteredand all those who are passionate about keeping this community clean and beautiful. It all starts in yourown backyard and if you need any inspiration look no further than these community champions.Best Kept PropertyDogberry Hill RoadBob and Carolyn TorravilleBest Floral DesignAyres LaneLynn GreenBest New GardenOld Broad Cove RoadStephanie PageIf you have nothad a chance tovisit the park yet come down anytime and enjoy the trail,have a picnic, play some sports on our fields includingsoccer, softball, ultimate frisbee or rugby. There isa skateboard park, basketball court and children’splayground. There really is something for everyone!PCSP Wins Boys U10 at Sunsplash!Congratulations to the Boys U10 team who wentto Paradise for Sunspalsh and brought back a GoldMedal! Members of the team pictured include:Front Row: Brandon Toope,Sean O’Brien, AaronGamperl, Will Williams,Jonathan Furlong;Second Row:Santiago Taborda,Voters ListDeadline August 20Please email (using subject line “Voters List”) or call theReturning Officer with your name, date of birth and civicaddress if you need to be added to the voters list (must be aCanadian citizen, 18 years or older on or before election dayand a resident for 30 days or more prior to the election date).Poll Clerks & Deputy Returning OfficersIf you are interested in working (paid position) as aPoll Clerk or Deputy Returning Officer on election day,September 24th, please email or call the ReturningOfficer to submit your name for consideration. Experiencepreferred, but not mandatory.Judy Squires, Returning OfficerContact info:judy.squires@pcsp.ca895-8000, ext. 223Best Veggie GardenCountry Garden RoadCatherine Bonney-BerzinsHonourable Mention forVeggie GardenKnapps Road – William & Glenda ButtSt. Philip’s Marina DevelopmentHave your say!The Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s is exploring the potential development of the St. Philip’s Marina and is seekingpublic input into the opportunities and challenges with developing the marina. The Northeast Avalon RegionalEconomic Development Board has been engaged to further explore concepts, opportunities and challenges and makeappropriate recommendations to the Council.Please join us at the Rainbow Gully Park Club House on:Thursday, September 12, at 7:00pm – Public Meeting. Everyone Welcome!Monday, September 16, at 9:00am – Business Breakfast MeetingYou can also fill out the survey found on the PCSP website.2September–October 2013 3 www.pcsp.ca

October 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday2:00pm — 5:00pmChildren’s Hallowe’enParty at Legion1:00pm NationalSeniors’ Day7:30pm Lion’s Club7:30pm Lion’s Club8:00pm ACW CardGameSeptember 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 4 5 6 7Fall ProgramRegistration Begins8:00pm Legion Bingo2:00pm Seniors Cards& Fellowship8:00pm Legion Bingo2:00pm Seniors Cards& Fellowship8:00pm Legion Bingo2:00pm Seniors Cards& Fellowship8:00pm Legion Bingo2:00pm Seniors Cards& Fellowship8:00pm Legion Bingo2:00pm Seniors Cards& Fellowship8:00pm Legion BingoPCSP BusinessAwards & Summit2:00pm Rainbow 50+Cards & Darts2:00pm Rainbow 50+Cards & Darts2:00pm Rainbow 50+Cards & Darts2:00pm Rainbow 50+Cards & Darts2:00pm Rainbow 50+Cards & Darts10:00amWalking/Hiking Club8 9 10 11 12 13 147:30pm Lion’s Club 8:00pm Legion Bingo 6:00pm St. LawrenceParish Sub Sale7:00pm St. Philip’sMarina Plan PublicMeeting2:00pm Rainbow 50+Cards & Darts10:00amWalking/Hiking ClubRainbow 50+Social & Dance15 16 17 18 19 20 219:00am St. Philip’sMarina BusinessBreakfast6:00pm Girl Guides InfoSession8:00pm ACW CardGame2:00pm Seniors Cards& Fellowship8:00pm Legion BingoSt. Lawrence ParishFlea Market2:00pm Rainbow 50+Cards & Darts10:00amWalking/Hiking Club22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 307:30pm Lion’s ClubMunicipal Elections2:00pm Seniors Cards& Fellowship8:00pm Legion Bingo2:00pm Rainbow 50+Cards & Darts10:00amWalking/Hiking ClubLegion Dance1 2 3 4 510:00amWalking/Hiking Club6 7 8 9 10 11 1210:00amWalking/Hiking Club13 14 15 16 17 18 1910:00amWalking/Hiking ClubLegion Dance20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 3110:00amWalking/Hiking ClubRainbow 50+ Hallowe’enSocial & Dance12:00pm PCSPChildren’s Hallowe’en PartyAdult Hallowe’en Danceat LegionThe Royal Canadian LegionBranch 10, Portugal CoveLegion Happenings…Having a birthday, a wedding, a banquet,a shower, family reunion? Book your function at theRoyal Canadian Legion!Great rates — great hall — great fun!Call 895-6521Monday to Friday — open at 4 pmSaturday — open at 12 pmSunday — open at 2 pmEVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 8:00 PMOLD FASHIONED BINGO!YES!! WE STILL HAVE THE OLDFASHIONED HARD CARDSTO CONTACT LEGION REPS:Legion President: Len Collins — 895-6521District Commander: James Kennedy — 689-9241Provincial Command: Ken Gatehouse — 753-6666IF THERE IS ANYONE IN PORTUGAL COVE-ST PHILIP’S WHObelieves there are names from their family that shouldbe put on the War Memorial, now is the time to get theinput to the Legion. They can email Jo-Anne Power atjdgpower@yahoo.ca or write it down and send it tothe War Memorial Committee, C/O 5 Legion Road,Portugal Cove - St. Philip’s, NL A1M 2R5DANCE — SEPT 28TH, 2013$5.00 at the doorMusic TBAWatch Legion Sign for detailsDANCE — OCT 19TH, 2013$5.00 at the doorMusic TBAWatch Legion Sign for detailsOCT 26TH, 2013ADULT HALLOWEEN DANCE$7.00 at the doorPrizes for best costumeMusic TBAWatch Legion Sign for detailsOCT 27TH, 2013CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY2-5 P.M.Prizes, Games and Eats.Wear your Costume and come out fora SPOOKTACULAR time.NOVEMBER 11 — REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADEThe Royal Canadian Legion will be havinga Rememberance Day Parade on the 11thday of the 11th month at the 11th hour.Please join us in remembering allthose who have sacrificed all for ourfreedoms..past, present and future.There will be a luncheon served atthe Legion following the ParadeForm up 10:30 A.M. United ChurchRemember the annual LEGION sponsoredPoster, Poem and Essay contest at your school.Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place in eachcategory plus the opportunity to win atrip to the National War Memorial inOttawa for Remembrance Day Ceremoniesin 2014 PLUS the opportunity to win atrip to Beaumont-Hamel, Francefor July 1st, 2014.Due to extreme Health Issues please note that theLegion is a designated Scent Free Building. These arelife threatening health issues so we respectfully requestyour cooperation.4September–October 2013 5 www.pcsp.ca

Rainbow 50’s Plus ClubCards and darts every Friday afternoon 2-4 P.M.OTHER EVENTS:September 14thSocial & DanceOctober 26thHalloween Social and DanceNovember 16thSocial & DanceDecember 14thSocial & DanceFor details, please call Sheila King at 895-3374.ALL 50’s Plus events take place at theCommunity CentreSt. Lawrence ParishFall Events at the Parish Hall:September 12thSub Sandwich Sale$8; Pick-up at 6:00 pmSeptember 17thACW Card Game8:00 pmSeptember 20thFlea MarketOctober 22ndACW Card Game8:00 pmEvery Wednesday startingSeptember 18th from 2:00 – 4:00there will be Seniors Cards and Fellowship.PCSP Lions ClubEvery Second and fourth Tuesday of the month atHoly Rosary Parish Hall at 7:30 pm.Seeking new membersCall Gertie Rees 895-6857News from the LibraryBoth programs for our town’s preschoolers aregoing to resume in mid-September. The free playTots & Us program will begin September 11th atthe community Recreation Center. This is a dropin program at a cost of $2.00, that begins at 10:00a.m. and includes a healthy snack in a nut freeenvironment and finishes at 12:00 noon.There are still a limited number of spaces openfor the Storytime Program taking place at PCSPMemorial Library which will run until December13th. This program runs on Friday morningsfrom 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A story, a craft andparties through the year provide a fun and relaxedpreschool experience.Participation in either of these programs ensuresan invitation to the annual Storytime Halloweenparty and annual Storytime Christmas party.For more info call Joanie 895-8000-226 oremail joan.white@pcsp.caDistrict 19 Girl GuidesRegistration for all programs has already started andparents can register by visiting www.GirlGuides.ca.There will be an information sessionSeptember 16 from 6:00-8pm at thePortugal Cove-St. Philip’s Rec Centre.We are always welcoming new leaders!For further information on how you can makea difference please contact Sharon Hall, DistrictCommissioner at district19gg@gmail.com .PCSP REGATTA & FESTIVAL RESULTSRACE FIRST PLACE SPONSOR1st Ladies RaceMelissa Hicks & TraceyNorth East Avalon TimeTime: 3:32:22and Boulder Publications1st Men’s RaceBarry Snow & David LilyTime: 6:14:41WINDCO EnterprisesCombined Men’s and Ladies 1stCraig & Allison ChislettTime: 9:15:97Councilor Moses Tucker2nd Ladies Race N/A Landings2nd Men’s Race N/A Mayor Bill FaganCombined Men’s and Ladies 2nd N/A Councillor Patsy WhittenJunior Race N/A Councilor Joe Duggan3rd Ladies RaceEmma Meulenkamp & Melissa HicksTime: 3:06:38Jennifer’s Groom Room3rd Men’s RaceJonah Slaney & Curtis HartaryTime: 7:04:13Councillor Jane TuckerCombined Men’s and Ladies 3rdEmma Meulenkamp & Curtis HartaryTime: 6:30:68Miller Equpiment LtdFamily RaceClayton Hass & Chantel HaasTime: 3:23:63Taylor ElectricOne Man One WayKevin PurchaseDepartment of CommunityTime: 2:51:03Services and RecreationFishermen’s RacePam Hickey & Gina ElensTime: 4:34:50PCSP Hiking/walking ClubLate ComersCyril Greely & Albert MichiclinTime: 6:37:19Bugden’s SignsCombined Men’s andLadies ChampionshipSarah Squires & Jonah SlaneyTime: 3:22:31Portugal Cove – St.Philip’s Lions ClubLadies ChampionshipMelissa Hicks & TraceyTime: 3:08:29Elaine’s ConvenienceMen’s ChampionshipBarry Snow & Kevin PurchaseTime: 6:27:47Sharpe’s StoreMen’s Championship Mixed Men’s and Ladies’ Championship Ladies’ Championship6September–October 2013 7 www.pcsp.ca

Special EventsNational Seniors DayThe Town of Portugal Cove - St. Philip’s is proud to pay tribute toseniors within the community. Join us on October 1st from 1-3pmfor refreshments, activities, and various booths at the RecreationCentre. For more information please call 895-8000 ext 4.Children’s Halloween PartyCome out and enjoy our spooktacular Halloween party onSunday, October 27th, from 2-4pm at the Recreation Center.Take part in games and crafts and enjoy some treats!Don’t forget to wear your costume!“When witches go riding and black cats are seen, themoon laughs and whispers, tis near Halloween”Please call Robin at 895-8000 ext 233 for more information.PCSP BusinessAwards & SummitTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 THDuring Small Business Week this year we will be hostingthe first annual Business Awards and Summit. The Summitwill take place in the afternoon featuring guest speakers andlocal success stories. The awards will be given out later in theevening at a reception. Nominations for the awards will startMonday, September 16th. Stay tuned for more details this fall! Ifyou would like more information contact Jeff Lawlor, Directorof Economic Development, Marketing and Communications at895-8000 ext 222 or jeff.lawlor@pcsp.ca.The Awards will include:Overall Business • New Business • Youth BusinessDeveloper • Best EmployeePCSP Recreation Department Fall Programs 2013Registration for the following programs is Wednesday, September 4 th , 2013 or any date after (In person or on the phone.No online registration). Contact Robin Wight at 895-8000 ext 233 or email robin.wight@pcsp.ca to register or to find outmore information. Space is limited in some programs; registration is first come first serve.Biggest Loser ChallengeWill you be the towns next Biggest Loser? This programis designed towards creating a healthier lifestyle forparticipants. There have been many great stories, come seefor yourself!Weigh-Ins: First Weigh-In: September 18 thFinal Weigh-In: December 4 thResults Day: December 11 thLocation: Recreation CentreTime: Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pmCost: $20.00Outdoor BootcampThis bootcamp is for all individuals looking to try somethingnew and different to get physically active. The instructor haslots of exercises to keep you moving the entire session.Classes: Wednesday and Friday MorningsSeptember 11 th – October 25 th , 6 Weeks(No classes on the 16 th and 18 th )Location: Rainbow Gully Park(Recreation Centre for poor weather days)Time: 6:00am – 7:00amCost: $50.00Older Adult Fitness ProgramThe Older Adults Fitness Program incorporatescardiovascular health, resistance training, and flexibility/mobility – the three major factors which contribute to the‘fitness’ of an individual. Come out and enjoy the fun!Classes: A 10 week session twice a week beginningTuesday, September 17 th and ending Thursday,November 21 st .Location: Recreation CentreTime: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.Cost: $25Gentle YogaA gentle non-competitive approach to physical fitness whichstretches and strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, andimproves concentration.Classes: A 10 week session beginning Thursday,September 12 th and ending Thursday,November 14 th .Location: Recreation CentreTime: Thursdays 6:30p.m. – 7:45p.m.Cost: $100 (No Drop-in)Zumba with Lindsey!Zumba combines Latin and International music with a funand effective workout system. Anyone can join in on theParty! These sessions will include three different classes ofZumba a week, come out and try them!Classes: Cash class on September 5 thAn 8 week session beginning September 10 th .Location and Time:Recreation Centre on Tuesdays 8:15 - 9:15pm& Saturdays 9:30 - 10:30amThursdays 8:15-915pm, Location TBDWe want to hear from you! Send in your pictures, community events or any information youwould like to see in the newsletter. Deadline for submission for the November-Decemberedition is October 4 th at 4:00 pm. Contact Jeff Lawlor at jeff.lawlor@pcsp.ca or 895-8000 ext 222.