January 22nd, 2015

Vol. 11 No. 4

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GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE: Emily Brown (left) and Talia Beaune (right) are pictured above making their own contribution to Port Perry Hospital’s ‘Your Hospital, Your Future’ fund with some help from Dr. John Stewart. The girls, who were both born in the Port Perry Hospital and attend R.H. Cornish P.S., wanted to give back their community - and raised money by weaving crafts and asking for donations in-lieu of birthday presents. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Meeting to determine future of Seagrave’s park BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

SCUGOG: Seagrave residents will be given an opportunity to re-form their Park Board, and highlight their opinions on the Coryell St. greenspace, during an up-coming meeting this weekend.

Ward 1 Councillor Betty Somerville has heard the call for improvements on the park, and will hold a meeting to decide the members of the new Seagrave Park Board, and any initiatives they may undertake - on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10:30 a.m., inside the basement of the Seagrave Church.

Councillor Somerville, as well as Scugog Mayor Tom Rowett and the

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Township’s new Director of Public Works and Parks, Glen Smith, will be in attendance to receive input, and answer the questions of residents.

According to Councillor Somerville, the most important question on the agenda is whether or not residents would like to re-instate a Seagrave Park Board at all, and who from the community might step-up to be a voice.

“Three years ago, the Park Board was dissolved, but we’ve heard some talk of interest lately. This meeting will hopefully tell us where the people stand,” Councillor Somerville told The Standard.

Other pertinent topics will include the upkeep and maintenance in the park, the

Township’s role in the park, any future fund raisers or events, and improvement projects which could be slated.

“The park is well-used for baseball and sports, but the grounds have been deteriorating for some time - our park needs to be taken care of and utilized by different community groups,” said Councillor Somerville.

Councillor Somerville told The Standard that the meeting was open to all, and that all opinions and interests would be welcomed.

To get in-touch with Councillor Somerville, learn more information, or offer your opinion, please e-mail bsomerville@scugog.ca, or phone 905-985-8066.

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UXBRIDGE: Deliberations continued on this year’s municipal operating and capital budget last week, although Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor was displeased with continued low attendance from the community at recent budget meetings.

Unlike in past years, councillors have scheduled budget meetings in the afternoon as well as in the evening, in the hopes of attracting more public participation in the process in the wake of great debate over tax rates during the municipal election last fall.

However, despite these measures, attendance has remained low at budget meetings, with the audience limited to a small handful of regular attendees.

“We’ve done our best to encourage input and only a select few have taken the time to do anything to be involved,” commented Mayor O’Connor. “It’s easy to criticize, point fingers and send e-mails saying ‘council’s stupid’ and ‘you people don’t know what you’re doing.’ But, they’re not here to understand the process and see what we’re going through with the budget.”

Budget meetings will resume on Friday, Jan. 23, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., after councillors opted to cancel a meeting slated for Thursday, Jan. 22.

Finance Committee Chair Pat Molloy urged his fellow councillors to take time this week to meet with municipal department heads in the hopes of further whittling down the budget.

“We’re getting down to nickels and diems here,” said Ward 2 Councillor Molloy. “It’d be great if you can meet with your department heads and look at where you can find some additional savings.”

A municipal budget open house has been scheduled at Town Hall (51 Toronto St. South) from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, prior to that evening council meeting.

The municipal budget is expected to receive final approval from councillors in early February.

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Thurs., January 22, 2015 “The Barn Raising Project” Exhibit, now on display at the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre & Archives visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com for more details.

MEETINGS/PROCLAMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Council Meetings January 26, 2015

•Regular Council meeting at 10:00 a.m.

•Closed Session of Council will follow the Regular Council meeting on January 26, 2015 to discuss: -Upcoming Collective Agreement negotiations with CUPE Local 1785-01 and IAFF Local 4679 -Remuneration Review of non-union and management staff -Upcoming and potential litigation •Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:00 p.m. to receive a presentation from Stockworth Re: Gateway Regeneration development applications (21 Oyler Drive, Port Perry near the Canadian Tire) and Public Hearings for applications submitted under the Planning Act.

January 28, 2015

•Committee of the Whole at 9:30 a.m. will receive presentations regarding the Township’s 2015 Operating and Capital Budget (Corporate Services and Library).

January 30, 2015

•Committee of the Whole at 9:30 a.m. will receive presentations regarding the Township’s 2015 Operating and Capital Budget (Community Services, Fire and Emergency Services, and Non-Departmental) .

February 2, 2015

•Committee of the Whole at 9:00 a.m. will receive presentations regarding the Township’s 2015 Operating and Capital Budget (Public Works & Parks).

Please note the meetings noted above are open to the public and will be held at 181 Perry St., Port Perry unless noted differently.

2015 Council Meeting Schedule The Township of Scugog 2015 Council meeting schedule was approved at the December 8th Council meeting and is available online at www.scugog.ca.

Proclamations for the Month of January

•National Alzheimer Awareness Month – January •Tamil Heritage Month - January

PUBLIC NOTICES Vacancies on Local Boards and Committees – Make a Difference

The Township of Scugog is presently seeking members of the public to fill vacancies on local boards and committees for the new Council term. The following vacancies are available: •Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee (5) •Public Arts Advisory Committee (1) •Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee (2) •Scugog Seniors Advisory Committee (3 Members For Wards 1, 3, And 4) •Grants Advisory Committee (4) The application is available online at www.scugog.ca or contact the Clerk’s Department for additional information at 905-985-7346.

Public Notice – Parking Reminders

Winter is here and the Township of Scugog Municipal Law Enforcement Office would like to remind you that: •Between December 1st and April 1st no parking is permitted on any street in the Township between 2:00 am and 6:00 am; •Vehicles are subject to ticketing and towing should they be found interfering with snow plowing operations. Please do not park on the streets as it makes plowing operations difficult and ineffective;

PUBLIC NOTICES •There is no parking for longer than 3 hours on any street throughout the year, unless otherwise posted.

2015 Burn Permits

Are available at the Fire Administration Office, 30 Crandell Street, Port Perry, during office hours. Burn permits cost $25.00. For more information regarding burning within the Township of Scugog, please visit www.scugog.ca.

Bridge Reopened – River Street (Seagrave)

Please be advised the bridge located on River Street in Seagrave is now open following the completion of bridge repairs. Please also note that the bridge still has a maximum weight limit of 5 tonnes. For more information please contact the Township of Scugog Public Works Department at 905-985-7346 ext. 112 or email works@scugog.ca.

Bridge Closure – Scugog Line 8 Important Notice

Scugog Line 8 from Highway 7/12 to Old Simcoe Road will be closed for bridge repair until further notice. For information please contact the Township of Scugog Public Works Department at 905-985-7346 x112 or e-mail works@scugog.ca.

Trapping Season

A reminder to residents that animal trapping season has begun. The season is expected to end around mid-April, 2015. We encourage you to keep your pets restrained during this period, in keeping with the Township of Scugog’s Animal Control By-law.

For more information on the Township’s Animal Trapping Policy, please contact the Municipality.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Summer Student Positions

The Township of Scugog has opportunities available for the 2015 Summer season.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, must be enrolled in and returning to full-time post secondary studies in Fall of 2015 and a minimum G2 driver’s licence.

•2015 Public Works Summer Student •2015 Parks Summer Student •2015 Summer Special Events Coordinator Visit www.scugog.ca/employment-opportunities to view the job posting including responsibilities and requirements. Resumes noting the position being applied for are to be sent to lfitton@scugog.ca or mailed to 181 Perry St., PO Box 780, Port Perry, ON, L9L 1A7 by 4:00 p.m. on January 30th, 2015. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in the Township of Scugog, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Township of Scugog is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

RECREATION Family Day Fun

Enjoy Family Day Fun for Free on Monday, February 16th – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre (1655 Reach St., Port Perry).

Meet world champion balloon artist Jungle Jack (from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.) plus interactive games, hands-on crafts, treats, face painting and jumping castle.

For details contact 905-985-8698 x 101/ recreation@scugog.ca.

Spring Registration Fair

The Spring Registration Fair will be held on Sunday, February 22nd – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Scugog Arena, Pad 2 – Lobby (1655 Reach St., Port Perry).

RECREATION Register for spring recreation programs offered by the Township of Scugog and other community groups. For details contact 905-985-8698 x 101/ recreation@scugog.ca.

EVENTS “The Barn Raising Project” January 12th to March 29th, 2015

This exhibit on loan from the Simcoe County Museum will be on display at the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre & Archives from January 12 – March 29, 2015.

The Scugog Shores Heritage Centre & Archives is located at 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry, inside the Scugog Arena on the 2nd floor. Regular hours of operation are Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Regular admission is $4 for adults, $3 for students/ seniors, $2 for children 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. Please contact us for rates for school programs and group tours.

For more information contact: Rebecca Blundon, Curator, T: 905-985-8698 x 103 E: museum@scugog.ca www.scugogshoresmuseum.com.

Feb Fest and Polar Plunge – Saturday, February 7th

The Port Perry Polar Plunge fundraiser will be held as part of the Port Perry BIA’s Feb Fest event on: Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Latcham Centre and Palmer Park (Water St., Port Perry).

Registration for the Polar Plunge starts at 1:00 p.m. with the Polar Plunge set for 2:00 p.m.

Along with the Polar Plunge there will be a number of winter activities. Come early to enjoy the music, fish pond for children, popcorn, baked goods, hot chocolate and more. The Port Perry’s BIA “Soup for Tought” soup-a-thon starts at 11:30 a.m.

For more information about the Polar Plunge, to register and to obtain sponsor pledge forms contact: The Lakeridge Health Port Perry Hospital auxiliary at: auxiliary.polarplunge@gmail.com.

18th Annual Port Perry Antique & Nostalgia Show & Sale on February 7th & 8th

The 18th Annual Show & Sale will be held at the Scugog Community Centre (1655 Reach St., Port Perry) on February 7th & 8th and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Show will feature over 25 dealers from across Ontario. Admission $4.00 - good for both days. Lunch available.

Visit www.lakescugoghistoricalsociety.com for more details.

Municipal Offices 181 Perry Street, PO Box 780 Port Perry, ON, L9L 1A7 Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Phone: 905-985-7346 / Fax: 905-985-9914 After Hours Township Road Issues: 905-434-2173 Email: mail@scugog.ca Website: www.scugog.ca

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Port Perry to host Coldest Night walk NORTH DURHAM: It’s cold out there! Are you ready to walk? Building on the success of last year’s walk in Uxbridge, North House is gearing up for a second walk in Port Perry on Saturday, Feb. 21.

North House provides information, support, and referral services to those without a home and those who are at risk of homelessness in Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge Townships. Their recipe for success? Great partnerships and collaborations offering a seamless continuum of services to

those at risk. A leader in rural-based housing solutions, North House offers their services to between 50 and 70 clients every month.

Last year’s walk raised over $25,000.This year North House has set the bar higher and hopes to raise $30,000 to go towards helping those struggling to afford the high cost of housing and to facilitate responsive approaches to reducing eviction recidivism in our communities.

North House dreams of creating affordable housing across our communi-

ties. You can’t truly appreciate how cold it can be for someone without a home until you’ve walked 2km, 5km, or 10km in their shoes. To learn more about the Coldest Night of the Year Walk check out www.coldestnightoftheyear. org. Register your team and be part of the solution!

For more information, please contact: Ann Watson, Coordinator for North House at 705-432-8654 or coordinator@northhouse.ca.

More information can also be found on-line at www. northhouse.ca.

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Uxbridge woman charged with fraud UXBRIDGE: A 19-year-old Uxbridge woman has been charged with fraud-related offences after investigators released surveillance images from an Oshawa bank.

According to police, on Monday, Jan. 19, 19-year-old Uxbridge resident Lily Evans turned herself in at Central East Division in Oshawa. She is charged with: Fraud Under $5,000 and Utter Forged Document. She was released on an Undertaking with conditions.

An earlier release from DRPS - which included images of the suspect - stated that, on Monday, Sept. 15, at approximately 1 p.m., a female suspect attempted to open an account at the TD Canada Trust branch on Stevenson Rd. South in Oshawa. When the service representative became suspi-

cious of the driver’s licence the suspect presented, the suspect left to retrieve additional identification. She did not return.

The driver’s licence was left behind by the suspect and investigators determined that it was fake.

The DRPS would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in this Fraud investigation.

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to call Det. Kent of Central West Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1831.

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ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling It’s a dizzy winter, are you seasick yet? If you don’t like the weather wait a bit, it’s sure to do a 360 degree turn.

Our sympathies go to the family of Alice Hilts who passed away two weeks ago. Ileen Mellegers has some good memories of her when she was growing up with daughter Suzi and son Jim, including the swimming pool and sandwiches for Junior Farmers.

Our sympathies also to the family of Bernice Shaw who passed away last Friday after a long illness.

Congratulations to Allan and Betty Lockie who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan.13. They are now living at Amica in Newmarket, a beautiful spot according to her sister Mary Clark.

Dwight Clements and son spent a weekend winter camping on Lake Huron, one of those warm weekends!

Katie Ottolini has returned from her visit to South America where

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she renewed acquaintances from her year’s stay and saw some new sites and sights. She is now installed in her classes at Guelph Uuniversity. Her Sister, Robyn is also seeing new territory on her placement in New Zealand. Parents Steve and Lorraine travelled only to Uxbridge to enjoy “Hairspray.”

Eighteen people gathered at Zephyr church last Thursday to view the movie “Heaven Is For Real.” We all found it extremely enjoyable and thought provoking.

There will be another opportunity to join us next month.

Bill and Sheila Richardson attended a funeral Saturday for a family member. It included a WI service and Bill played his harmonica accompanying the singing.

On Jan. 25, there will be a joint service at Zephyr with Rick McKinley leading. Rick is a perennial favourite guest speaker. Rev. Diane

will be on study leave from Jan. 19 to 26. Please call Rev. Elaine Lush of Goodwood for any pastoral emergency at 905-640-1781.

On Wednesday, Jan. 28, UCW with helpers will serve the Souper lunch at St. Andrews church in Uxbridge, in aid of the Food Bank. We always enjoy this day and judging by the comments, so do the ones who come to eat.

The Sandford UCW will hold their annual meeting on Jan. 29, with a potluck lunch, noon, at the church, followed by worship and business. The Book Club will meet that same evening at Sandford.

The Sandford annual meeting will be held Sunday, Feb.8 following a sandwich and cookie lunch.

The new council will meet the following Tuesday. Zephyr’s annual meeting will be Feb.15. Please come and make your voice heard.

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux-Ball Call to worship was called by the Rev. Michelle Hofeman, and a warm and friendly welcome went out to all who attended the service. Just a reminder the Official Board meeting is on Sunday, Jan. 28. Happy Birthdays this week go out to” Bruce Gerrow on the 19th; Robert (Bob) Edgar on the 20th; Betty Ann Freeman, Tara Goose, Keith Forbes all on the 22nd; Jimmie Edgar and Lisa Gerrow on the 23rd and Billy Forbes, who will be celebrating on the 24th. As well, Happy Birthday to whoever may have been missed.

For submissions to the Scugog Island news, I can be reached at 905-985-7662, by phone and whitekwe@ hotmail.com by e-mail.

SEAGRAVE by Jean Short Mother Nature seems to be having a problem deciding if it is still winter or if spring is here. Quite warm and rainy on Sunday. Then calling for snow by this weekend!

On Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10.30 a.m. there will be a meeting at the Seagrave Church basement to form a Park Board to organize sports events, etc. The new Director of Parks, Glen Smith will be in attendance to answer any questions. Bring your wish list.

Belated Happy Anniversary to Geoff and Jenniffer Luke. Belated Happy Birthday to Justin Thomas. Happy Birthday wishes go out to Peter Booth, Verna Gagnon and Craig Short who are celebrating this week.

Rev. Wanda Stride of Woodville, who is on a sabbatical, will be travelling to El Salvador and is asking for donations for the mission schools there. She is in need of used laptops, board games that don’t rely too heavily on the English language, painting materials, imitation jewelry, stickers, school supplies and medical supplies.

If you wish to donate any items they can be brought to the Seagrave Church no later than Feb. 3, and Betty Lou Beacock will deliver them to Wanda.

Greeters this Sunday were Tara and Terry Taylor. The congregation sang Happy Birthday to Avery Puckrin.

Get well wishes to Don Real and to anyone else who is not feeling well.

Please keep Al Gagnon in your prayers as well as Rev. Paul and his family.

On Thursday, Jan. 22, starting at 7 p.m. “Opening the Doors to Spirituality” exploring the Bible. Subject to be discussed is “Faith.” All are welcome.

On Thursday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m., all are invited to a pot luck supper at the Seagrave Church, followed by a presentation by Mary Margaret Boone minister at the Janetville United Church entitled “The Footsteps of Paul,” about her recent visit to Greece and Turkey. It will be done through slides and commentary at about 7 p.m. Bring a friend, along with a first course item, salad or dessert. Coffee and tea will be provided.

On Feb. 14, starting at 9 a.m., there will be Men’s “Valentines Breakfast”, for the ladies. This is an annual event and seating is limited. If you are interested in attending please contact Rick at 905-985-8383 or barberick@sympatico.ca or Don at 1-705-357-3871 or donreal10@gmail.com.

If you have news for this column, please e-mail grammiejean2010@hotmail.com or phone 905-985-9921.

From the School comes a thank you to all who ordered hot dogs for last week’s SCC lunch was another success!

The Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraiser continues with orders being made by Jan. 30.

The HSP will serve Mini Pizza for lunch next Wednesday (28th). Watch for details.

The SCC movie night, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30, has be postponed until March 6, to avoid conflict with the ski club activities.

Kindergarten Registration is still going on. If you have a child who begins kindergarten in the fall of 2015, please call 905-985-2567 to have them registered.

Congratulations to our Sunshine winners: Michael G., Luke M., Cindy C., Morgan W. Folk Music with “Old Man Luedecke” is Saturday, Jan. 24, at Greenbank Hall, tickets are $25. Please call 905-985-0060 or 905-852-4282.

Do you enjoy reading? Would you like to join a Book Club?

An initial meeting of a new Greenbank Book Club will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 pm at 1237 Cragg Rd., E. Come, and/or call to confirm, or for information, Maureen at 905-985-5545.

Is Old Man Winter leaving you feeling BLAH!?! Then join us Saturday, Feb. 21 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. as the Greenbank Hall is holding a dance – “Winter Blues Revival’ Luau Style!

It will be a fun night of dancing thanks to the DJ, good food and laughs. This is a great way to meet people in our community, too! Contact Jenn Mantiful at 905-439-7616 or Leanne Stamper at 905-447-4119 to get your tickets today.

Mark your calendars for the Evening U.C.W. Lasagna Dinner at the Church, on Sunday, Feb. 1, with two sittings 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m/., adults $10, Children 6-12 $5, 5 yrs and under – Freee.

See Evening U.C.W. members for tickets or call 905-985-3586.

Also on Feb 1 ( from 9 a.m. to Noon) the Sunday School is having a quest artist Linda Edwards who will share her talents teaching the children. For info call Shelley at 905-985-6560.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Greenbank United Church, either by Profession of Faith or Transfer of Membership, please call Rev. Parker ( 905-579-9899 or rparker@sympatico.ca) or Joanne Doble (905-852-6560 or joanne. doble@hotmail.com). Rev Parker is looking forward to Pastoral Care visits, so please let him know who’d like one.

To be registered in the church group plan to subscribe to the United Church Observer magazine at $20. for 12 issues, please contact Cheryl Zuantrill at 905-985-4337 before Jan. 31.

Greeters on Sunday were Wilma and Ted Smith. Happy Birthday was sung to 10-year-old Keaton Phoenix. The choir continues to provide lovely music ministry and sang “Agnus Dei-Lewis.”

Rev. Parker’s questions for the children was “What do you do when someone says “Come and See”?” – inviting them and adults to ask friends at school and community to come and see what happens in Sunday School and church. Bible Jeopardy answers were given by Keaton P., Kaine and Bailee R., and Rev. Parker gave questions for next week’s volunteers Faith M. and Janelle P. Remember to forward your annual reports to secretary Valerie Hunter for circulation prior to the congregational annual meeting, also to Karl Higeli for review of all treasurers’ reports of each group.

Please call me with your news by Sunday evening 905985-0535

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NORTH DURHAM BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly This is a time for get a ways to the sunny south. Six ladies returned from an enjoyable Caribbean cruise on the weekend. Linda Bradburn, Aileen VanCamp, Louise Swain, Marg Kemp, Tayla Moore and Carolyn Morton enjoyed a week of relaxation.

Tom and Wilma Wotten and family and Emma Alpe enjoyed a vacation in the sunny south recently.

If you have been on a vacation, let us know after you return.

John Wolters enjoyed joining a family gathering in Woodstock when his brother Herman Wolters celebrated his 80th birthday. His daughters helped him to achieve this. Wilma drove him to Woodstock, Tena brought him home after his three day stay and Debbie stayed with her mother Tena at home while John was away.

This Thursday, Jan. 22, the annual Blackstock Agricultural Society meeting will be held at the Recreation Centre beginning with a pot luck supper at 7 p.m.

Gathering will be at approximately 6:30 p.m. As this is the 150th anniversary of Blackstock Fair, all former Presidents and their guests are invited to this meeting. It is hoped that each former president will tell some interesting story that happened during his/her term. Anyone interested is invited to join this group on Thursday evening.

The winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Walty Mitchell who also had the most lone hands, Audrey Mahaffy, Alma Manns, Lawrence McLaughlin, Marie Gibson and Alvin Foster low.

The winners of the specials were Doris Manns, Vivian Canning, Aila Morgan, and Muriel Tenant.

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Caesarea Christian Fellowship is an opportunity to make a difference in the community, meet new people and have fun doing it. We’re knitting and crocheting every Tuesday at Caesarea Church Hall, at 3625 Hwy. 57, from 9: 30 to 11:30 a.m.

Our main focus is making baby items for charity from donated yarn.

Come and learn, share patterns and knowledge, work on your craft projects, enjoy refreshments , and socialize. Yarn dona-

tions are greatly appreciated. Occasionally, we change the day, so please call Joyce at 905-986-0777 to confirm.

This is the time of year when the Blackstock & District Lions Club starts organizing for our annual Lions Effective Speaking Contest. All across our province Lions will be approaching schools and youth groups to present this programme, which is conducted in both official languages, covering three age divisions: Junior

– grades 6-8, Intermediate – grades 9-10, and Senior – grades 11-12. Blackstock Lions will be focusing on the Junior English Division at Cartwright Central Public School.

Watch this column for details of the contest which will be held in March, just before the Winter Break. The winner will be invited to represent Blackstock and District Lions at the District Contest in Newmarket on Saturday, March 28.

EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Committee and group reports for 2014, due now, should be forwarded to elush@powergate.ca.

The Book Club is reading the thriller, ‘Punishment’ by Linden MacIntyre and will meet for discussion on Friday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, the location will follow soon.

If anyone wants or needs a safe place to ask questions or discuss how faith and church involvement still has relevancy today, an open conversation is being held on Thursday Jan. 22. The location is at the home of Julia Fraser, starting at 10 a.m. Please call 905-640-1781 to let them

know you are coming.

Many thanks to a group of Youth who Sunday, after Church, made and delivered Shepherd’s Pies to our older, or house-bound members and friends.

Anyone who can help out with making soup or dessert for the February 11 soup lunch that benefits Loaves & Fishes Foodbank, please contact Margaret Sevier.

Some of the Port Perry teams have started their playoffs in the Lakeshore loop - so good luck to them and to the boys and girls from our communities that play for the clubs.

I saw Jarrod Wilson in town last week and he wanted to say hello to ev-

eryone, the family has settled in, happy and doing well after their move into town from Utica.

Keep an eye out for the kids around school, they need to get to school and back home safe. Special thanks to Darlene for your input ... enjoy your week everyone.

Thursday, Jan. 22 Blackstock Fair Annual General Meeting & Potluck supper at 7 p.m., at the Blackstock Rec Centre. Blackstock Fair is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year and will also have a variety of special events throughout the year as well as at the Fair. If you are interested in our fair, you are very welcome to attend this meeting. * North Durham Nature presents The Standard’s Geoff Carpentier on Birds of the Galapagos at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre, starting at 7 p.m. As well, there will be a brief AGM, which introduces offices of the club, and an opportunity to join up. All are welcome, for more details contact Derek at 905-852-5432 or northdurhamnature@powergate.ca.

Saturday, Jan. 24 Robert Burns Supper, presented by Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums. Doors open at 6 pm. Haggis and roast beef dinner, served with the pomp and ceremony of the Address to the Haggis, Toasts to the Lassies & Laddies, Robbie Burns’ poems and biography, and more. Performances by the pipe band, highland dancers, and the Luke Family fiddlers. Vegetarian meals available. Cash bar, prizes, and raffles. Funds raised support the band’s activities. Tickets are $45 per person and are available at Uxbridge Legion Branch 170, 109 Franklin St., Uxbridge (905) 852-5293.

Sunday, Jan. 25 Emmanuel Community Church (1680 Reach St. Port Perry) are pleased to have Teen Challenge, Aurora, as our guests at 10 a.m. Their presentation will focus on freedom from drug addiction. You will hear powerful stories of God’s power to change lives.

Teen Challenge is a one year, faith-based, residential drug

and alcohol rehab program for men and women ages 18 and over. The Director of the Aurora Centre, Tara Saunders will be leading the team. A love offering will be received at the conclusion of the service. * Feature length movie “Irreplaceable” will be shown at 6:30 at Port Perry Baptist Church.

“Irreplaceable”, produced by Pine Creek Entertainment in association with Focus on the Family, explores why God designed family the way He did. This movie was featured in select theatres May 2014. This is a free event Wednesday, Jan. 28 The Port Perry Fiddle Club’s first dance of the new year at the Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m., and all are welcome to play, sing, dance or just listen. $5 admission, call 905-985-7557 for more info.

Saturday, Jan. 31 The Port Perry High School music department hosts ‘With a Little Help From Our Friends 2.’ This evening of music from PPHS graduates will feature acts ranging from rock to opera to drum line at Port Perry United Church, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 (12 and under free) and are available at PPHS or the door.

Sunday, Feb. 1 MusicFest at Reachview Village in Uxbridge, from 10 to 11 a.m. An excellent venue for anyone interested to gain valuable experience performing - from singing, dancing and playing an instrument to storytelling. All are welcome.

For more information, please call Jo at 905-852-6487.

Tuesday, Feb. 17 St Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. South, Uxbridge invites the community for a yummy pancake & delicious sausage dinner with but-

ter, real maple syrup, fruit salad & more. Continuous serving from 5:30 - 7:30 PM in the Lower Hall. Adults $ 8, Children (5-12) $ 5, Preschoolers FREE, Family Ticket - Parents & their Children $ 20. Tickets available following 10:30 Sunday services, or at the door, or phone 905-8527016, www.stpauls-uxbridge. ca and on Facebook.

Every Monday * Just For Today Al-Anon Family Group meet Port Perry United Church basement, 8 p.m., info 905-728-1020. * Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums welcomes new members and offers free lessons for both, Uxbridge Legion, 109 Franklin St., Uxbridge 8 p.m. info: Alex 905-649-1620. * Pineridge Chorus of Sweet Adelines rehearsal, 7:15 p.m., Uxbridge Music Hall, 905-8526327 Every Tuesday * Knitting , crocheting , or bring your other crafts to Caesarea church hall at 3625 Hwy 57. Our main focus is making baby items for charity.

Yarn donations appreciated.

Call Joyce 905 986 0777. * Victory Christian Centre (Revolution) youth group, ages 12 and up,7:30 p.m., info: 905-985-1346. * Euchre, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, Blackstock, year round, sponsored by the Cartwright Seniors.

Every Wednesday * Community Soup Lunch from Noon to 1:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 40 Toronto St. S, Uxbridge. Pay what you can to support Loaves and Fishes food bank and North House. The lunches are provided by North House, local churches and community groups. All are welcome!

Items for Happenings? Let us know standarddarryl@powergate.ca North Durham Happenings is a community service of The Standard reserved for Charitable and Non-Profit events. We endeavour to run all eligible items in the order which they are received.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL AND COUNSELLING SERVICES Dr. Parnian Pajouhandeh & Associates Services for adults, children and adolescents, couples and families.

Serving Scugog and area for the past 18 years.

North Durham Professional Counsellors B-188 Mary St. Port Perry 905-985-1130 • 1-800-253-0181 www.northdurhamcounsellors.com

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EDITORIAL The kids are alright Later this week, the Ontario Community Newspapers Association will be naming the finalists for its annual Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year competition And, as you can read on Page 9 of this week’s edition of The Standard, we were pleased to nominate a pair of local young people for this award, Joshua Morrison and Hayden Prince, who happen to be in the same class at Joseph Gould Public School in Uxbridge.

For as long as there have been young people, there have been those who bemoan about ‘kids these days,’ but with young people like this calling North Durham home, we should count ourselves lucky to have such great citizens in our midst, and what it bodes for our future.

These two are by no means the only young people in this area striving to make the world a better place, in fact on our front page this week, there are two little girls who raised money for the hospital in Port Perry, and recently, music students at Port Perry High School raised money for a young girl in the community battling cancer.

We often get bogged down in the bad news, and unfortunately there is still a lot of it. But, it’s great to see these sorts of good news stories get the attention that they so rightfully deserve.

Last week, Uxbridge councillors lamented the lack of volunteers in the community upon hearing that the local Optimist Club’s membership has shrunk to a dozen people. And it’s sad that this is becoming a frequent occurrence with many local service clubs who have provided so much for our communities over the years. That’s why it’s so refreshing to see and hear that the spirit of giving back to the community is alive and well in so many of our young people.

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Send us an e-mail to standarddarryl@powergate.ca or a letter to: The Standard, 94A Water St., Port Perry ON L9L 1J2

Operation Scugog makes the holidays brighter for local families To the Editor,

Operation Scugog served approximately 200 families this past Christmas. Thank you to everyone who donated food, gifts, money and time. We are so lucky to have so many wonderful volunteers. The recent food and toy drive was a huge success.

Business and private donors got on board, along with our adopters. Drop off locations such as BMO, Canadian Tire, CIBC, The Standard Newspaper, Foodland, Gus Brown, McDonald’s, Micklegate Realtor, PP Print, Royal Bank, Scotiabank, Scugog Visitor and Business Centre, Shoppers Drug Mart and Vos’ Inde-

pendent had their toy boxes filled. The toy blitz days were supported by Canadian Tire, Walmart, McDonald’s, Shoppers Drug Mart, Vos’ and Foodland.

Thank you to Gus Brown for the use of the toy van, Designs by Deb for doing the detailing, and Flielers Ultramar for filling up the gas tank.

Thank you also goes to Mark Lee for once again being our toy van driver, Laura Armstrong and family for helping out every weekend with the toy van, Hope Christian Reformed Church for providing a delicious on our hamper day, Victory Christian Centre for the use of their facilities and Anchor Storage for storing all the toys and gifts.

Vos’ Independent and Canadian Tire had their annual ‘Toonie at the till’, Herrington’s displayed a donation box with the proceeds going to the purchase of ground beef for our clients. Canadian Tire as well as one of our volunteers and her Facebook friends along with the Port Perry Angels managed to collect over 100 hoodies.

Thank you to one and all for helping those in need.

We are so fortunate to live in such a caring and giving community.

Karen Teed Operation Scugog

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Thief sinks to new low

NEWS & OPINION

Thursday, January 22, 2015 • 7

Staying in touch... ERIN O’TOOLE MP An Honour to Serve our Veterans

To the Editor, To the thief who stole the wood from the Cartwright Fields Stage Trailer. Those 14-foot 2 x 4’s and 2 x 6’s screwed together and colour coded were the frame for the ice pad installed for the community’s children. The pad is built by volunteers, from money raised from the community through various fundraisers and donations. You cost the community an unnecessary $420 to replace the wood. Plus the time of six volunteers (including two eighth graders) on a very cold Saturday.

Whoever you are you should be ashamed of yourself.

Colin Kemp Nestleton

Nature Talk this Thursday NORTH DURHAM: Have you ever wanted to hike through the beaches and wilds of the Galapagos Islands? North Durham Nature is offering the next-best thing, at their up-coming Nature Talk, which takes place this Thursday evening.

Geoff Carpentier, local wildlife expert, professional guide, and ‘Walk Softly’ columnist for The Standard, is hosting a North Durham Nature talk and seminar - which will guide his audience through life on the Galapagos Islands. From their volcanic origins to the studies of Charles Darwin, the wildlife and natural habitat of the Galapagos is all together unique, containing many species not found anywhere else on Earth.

“I hope to lead people through the history, flora and fauna, and geology of the Galapagos,” said Mr. Carpentier. “A lot of people think of the Galapagos Islands as a mystery, and potentially dangerous - I’d like to help dispel that myth, and show what it’s like to visit.

The event takes place on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Uxbridge Senior’s Centre, located at 75 Marietta St. Readers are encouraged to bring a mug and partake in complimentary warm drinks, and cozy up to some thrilling and fascinating information. North Durham Nature has more than 70 members, built-up over it’s short two-year life since establishment.

The group is always interested in gaining new members and increased participation in their year-round events - indoors and out.

More information on the group and its activities can be found by contacting Mr. Carpentier, or visiting North Durham Nature on-line at www.NorthDurhamNature.com.

A lot can change in two weeks. Since the time of my last column, we have welcomed a new year and we are finally starting to see the winter that did not show up for Christmas. Recently, I was also given the tremendous honour and responsibility of serving in cabinet as the Minister of Veterans Affairs. The Prime Minister has asked me to take on this portfolio for two central reasons. First, he knows that I served in the Canadian Armed Forces and that after I hung up my uniform I dedicated myself to supporting military families and our veterans. I have worked locally with the Legion in Bowmanville and appreciate the tremendous work of all of our Legion branches supporting veterans in Durham. I have also worked on veteran issues nationally with other tremendous groups like True Patriot Love, Wounded Warriors and Treble Victor. The second reason that the Prime Minister gave me this opportunity to serve is the need to establish a more respectful and informed dialogue on the important and evolving issues related to the care of the men and women who serve Canada. I hope to draw on my experience and my track record of working with many groups to help improve the level of discourse in this important area.

One thing that will not change is my commitment to the riding of Durham and to my constituents.

Since the moment I was elected as your Member of Parliament in 2012, I have worked hard to listen and advocate for issues of importance to the communities of Scugog, Clarington and Uxbridge. I have been able to speak in Ottawa on issues impacting life in our area and in the riding we have tried to find solutions or clarity for constituents with issues impacting their family. This riding is my community and it will remain a top priority. In the last few days I have had the opportunity to have a long meeting with the new Mayor of Scugog, Tom Rowett. I appeared before Clarington Council to provide an annual federal update. And I had the distinct honour of presenting a Bomber Command Bar and two World War II Victory pins to veterans at Wilmot Creek in Clar-

The greatest gift of all Stop the presses! Apparently, the last time I wrote a column, I missed the mark - slightly. While several readers have told me that they did enjoy hearing who I’m not planning to talk to this coming year, many more said that what they really wanted was to hear about my baby girl Abbileen’s first Christmas.

Who am I to deprive the people of what they want?

Just for the record, I need no prompting to write anything about Abby.

The first lesson that my wife Kate and I learned as we entered our first Christmas season as parents was that in the future, we need to be a united front and buy gifts together. As it was, we mostly bought gifts separately for Abby this year so that we would surprise each other since, our baby girl was only a little over three-weeks-old when Christmas Day rolled around.

Going forward, buying two sets of presents will likely get very expensive.

And why will it get so expensive? Because her daddy is a lunatic, who loves nothing more than to spoil his baby girl. Kate did plenty of spoiling too, but it definitely seemed like I was the one who went way too far overboard, instead of only slightly overboard like my better half.

The real problem with all of this was that, incredibly, I felt as though I had actually exercised some self control when out shopping for Abby’s presents. I saw skates on sale, and laboured over just which size and model I should get for her for close to half an hour be-

fore deciding that, they will probably be on sale again at some point, and this can wait until next Christmas, or maybe her birthday.

But, it’s not like I really learned any sort of lesson about age-appropriate gifts for a newborn from the whole to-buy-skates or not-to-buy-skates ordeal. As Kate discovered on Christmas morning, the giant box taking up all of the real estate in our living room contained a soccer/lacrosse/hockey net complete with all of the necessary equipment, which would lead to this exchange with my wife.

“Did you happen to see where it says ages two to six right here on the front of the box?”

“Well, she will be that age eventually. And besides, isn’t that just a recommendation?”

As you can see, I am lucky enough to have the most patient and understanding wife imaginable.

But, I’m happy to report that it wasn’t just Kate and I that went just slightly crazy with presents for our baby girl at Christmas, this case of gift giving fever seemed to sweep up our entire family, as again and again, Abby had almost as many presents as Kate and I combined.

Everyone told us that having a newborn baby around at Christmas would make the occasion that much more magical, but like almost everything else I had heard leading up to Abby being born - just like how you almost immediately adapt to whatever surprise should await you when you peel back a dirty diaper to ‘just because she’s a girl, you’ll still probably get peed

ington. These presentations had been scheduled for over a month, but they took on special meaning because my first official presentations as the Minister of Veterans Affairs ended up being to veterans in my home community.

I invite you to watch issues related to our veterans in the coming months. I am already working hard on a few areas that I believe I can make some progress on. I have reached out to many different groups to introduce myself and to listen. Many things are done very well by Veterans Affairs Canada, but there are some challenges that we need to address. Mental health is one of those areas. We have dedicated a lot of time and resources to this challenging issue and must continue to find ways to help those who bear the mental injuries from service. Another central challenge that Veterans Affairs faces is the fact that the needs of veterans vary depending on age, service and injury. The department that for decades was accustomed to dealing with large groups of World War II and Korean War veterans now has to adapt to the needs of veterans seriously injured in Afghanistan. Younger veterans tend to access services and information differently than older veterans. We need to build in flexibility to the service of our veterans and constantly evolve to ensure we are meeting rising new areas of need.

We also must realize that the veteran’s family is often impacted as a result of a service injury, so family support is another area that our government has been trying to do more of.

The Prime Minister shares my passion in this area and we had a very good discussion of the issues right after he gave me the privilege to serve in this important capacity for our veterans. I will continue to be a strong voice for the communities here in Durham and will work very hard in this important new assignment. I want to thank my family, my team and the community for your support and for the many kind wishes that were received.

Up All Knight

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard @darrylknight

on’ (five times and counting, by the way) - I couldn’t really appreciate it until it was actually happening to us.

The whole experience of our baby’s first Christmas was magical, in particular, the lack of driving as compared to, well every other year of my life. As children of divorced parents and those with in-laws can attest, most Christmases can become a marathon of family gatherings. I’m happy to report that it finally does slow down slightly once you have kids of your own.

It lead to some great moments, like seeing my brother Brandon hold a baby for the very first time, changing Abby into all four of her Christmas-themed sleepers over the course of the day, Abby sitting with Santa, the shock expressed by my Mom when we didn’t invite her to change Abby with us and having that extra place setting at the breakfast table with Kate’s Mom and Dad. Abby managed to make Christmas even more special for everyone just by being there.

Seeing the joy in everyone around us, having this amazing new addition to our family was present enough for both Kate and I this year. We really are the luckiest parents, and I have a hard time remembering most of what I got for Christmas, because the best gift we could ever dream of was delivered on Nov. 30, our baby girl.

8 • Thursday, January 22, 2015

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VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry Phone: (905) 982-2064 newsongadmin@powergate.ca www.newsongportperry.ca Sunday January 25, 10am Nursery and Sunday School Available Wednesday Eucharist 7am

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Marco Testa MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m.

SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071

All are Welcome.

(Anglican Network in Canada)

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH 19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, January 25 10 a.m. Morning Service Rev. Michelle Hofman

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801

SUNDAY, January 25 Port Perry United Church

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

70 Toronto St. North Uxbridge Father John Duffy Mass Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.

Confessions Saturday 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

For Mass through the week call office 905-852-6944

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship

Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffery St., Prince Albert 11:30am Morning Worship

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, January 25 Service at 10 a.m.

Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com Sunday, January 25 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com

And now for some good news

Rev. Richard Parker 905-579-9899

rparker@sympatico.ca www.greenbankchurch.com www.seagrave-church.com

(Anglican Church of Canada)

Minister Rev. John Anderson 266 North St., Port Perry

SUNDAY, January 25th

Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com

Greenbank

(Hwy 12, minutes N. of Pt. Perry)

11 a.m. Service

Sunday, January 25 3rd Sunday after Epiphany 10:00 am Inter-Generational Service 7:00 pm - West Shore Service

Nursery & Sunday School Available

Seagrave

(In the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave)

1680 Reach Street.

905-985-4441 website: www.emmanuelcc.ca

9:15 am Service Everyone is Welcome

Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net After School Programs Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday “HEARTBEAT” - 4pm - 7pm Tuesday - Youth Meeting 7:30pm Friday - 7:00 p.m. Revival Service Come expecting to have a God encounter Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES

PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH

2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) 905-985-8681 www.portperrybaptist.ca Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor Join us for worship this week: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School of all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Feature Length Movie “Irreplaceable” Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all

HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m.

Mid-week programs for youth and adults!

14480 Old Simcoe Rd. (Between 7A and Prince Albert) 905-985-9307 hopechurch@powergate.ca www.hopeforportperry.ca

A PLACE OF HOPE!

Sunday School Available during service

AT REST

AT REST KARIN ISOLDE AIRD After a lengthy illness, on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Toronto at age 62. Karin “Kid”, beloved wife and soulmate of Doug Aird of Bowmanville. Loved mother of Scott White, Glenn White and his wife Jennifer of Pickering, Rayna and her husband Brent Sandaj of Cambridge, Doug Aird and his wife Sue of Oshawa, Laurel and her husband Sonny Khanna of Courtice and Charlene and her husband David MacDouell. Loving Oma of Ashley, Amber, Alicia, Jake, Darcy, Sawyer, Ceilidh, Mandy, Josh, Olivia (deceased), Aurelia and Griffin and great Oma of Brandon, Shelby, Brooklyn and Abigail. Dear sister of Thomas Bendoratis, Bernhard Bendoratis, George Bendoratis (deceased) and Werner Keppel.

Predeceased by her parents Werner and Isolde and her stepfather Julius Keppel. The family of Karin Aird received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel” 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Thursday, January 22nd from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Friday, January 23rd at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Wishes for Olivia Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

STEVE REDDELL On Tuesday, January 13, at age 49. Steve Reddell of View Lake, very much loved husband and best friend of Amy (nee Stankiewicz).

Loved father of Christian, Katie and Sarah. Dear son of Pat Reddell of Newbiggin-by-theSea, England. Dearest son-in-law of Rosemary Davis and Ed Stankiewicz and his wife Libby and brother-in-law of Jill Hankin. Steve will be fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family in the UK. He will be missed by his dogs and cats. The family of Steve Reddell received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905985-2171) on Monday, January 19th from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to Celebrate his life was held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Reverend Dr. John Sullivan officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog.

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CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Annabell Harrison would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for all the support given to both mom and to us during the time of her illness, at her funeral and after. Our gratitude is extended to the doctors and nurses at both Lakeridge Health Port Perry and Oshawa.

Thank you to Reverend Elaine Hall for her inspiration and kindness.

A special thank you to Mark and Myles at Wagg Funeral Home for their dedication and strength in our time of need. Mom will be missed but her memory will live on in our hearts forever.

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Krista Duke (left) and Margaret Ayres (right) of Big Brothers Big Sisters North Durham are joined by Dave Granic (centre) inside Uxbridge’s Boston Pizza, preparing for their annual Celebrity Server night on Wed. Jan. 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Patrons will be served by a crew of local celebs, with proceeds going to BBBSND. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Local pair up for Jr. Citizen Award DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

NORTH DURHAM: Later this week, a pair of local young people will learn is they have been selected as one of 12 finalists in the Ontario Junior Citizens of the Year competition.

Presented by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA), these annual awards highlight significant achievements by youth in communities across the province. North Durham is home to many remarkable young people, and The Standard is pleased to be able to recognize them regularly within our newspaper.

This year, The Standard nominated a pair of Uxbridge residents, Joshua Morrison and Hayden Prince. The classmates at Joseph Gould P.S. will learn if they have been selected as finalists for the award on Friday, Jan. 29.

Mr. Morrison has been highlighted numerous times in local media as the driving force behind a campaign to raise pennies in support of Habitat for Humanity, and has addressed many community leaders and served as a positive role model for local residents of all ages through his generosity.

“Joshua is an aspiration to us all to do more to help make the lives of others more comfortable,” said Standard General Manager Colleen Green. “I’m proud that The Standard has been able to help give Joshua a voice in his campaign and would love to see such a welldeserving young person win this award.”

The other local nominee for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year, Hayden Prince held the second annual edition of his Shooting4Food AirSoft tournament this

past fall in support of the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank in Uxbridge.

A member of the Roxy Kids, Hayden is a tireless supporter of community activities, and making a difference in the lives of local residents through his charitable endeavours.

“Hayden’s commitment to the less fortunate in the community, his volunteering at school, his work with the Roxy Kids, all done with a great sense of humour, have impressed me greatly. He is an admirable young person fully deserving of the award,” said Uxbridge Cosmos reporter Roger Varley.

Nominations for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year are collected

by OCNA members every fall, so keep an eye out for local young people making a difference in the community. You likely won’t have much trouble spotting several.

New fire hall is taking shape DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: The building is still more than a year away from being completed, but the new Uxbridge fire hall took another step forward this week.

At their meeting on the morning of Monday, Jan. 19, councillors approved a recommendation from Public Works Director Ben Kester, and awarded a contract worth $352,560 to Capital Contracting for a pre-fabricated steel building for the new fire hall. Capital Contracting also supplied the building for the new fire hall in Listowel, which was toured by

local councillors in 2011, when they began the process of replacing the current Bascom St. fire hall.

Mr. Kester added that the current contract is for the supplying of the building only, and a future contract will be awarded for construction.

Ward 3 Councillor Pat Mikuse questioned when the project is expected to be completed.

“Hopefully, the building will be closed in by next winter and we’ll be finishing up the interior,” replied Mr. Kester. “If all things go according to plan, hopefully we’ll have it open by spring 2016.”

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Five easy tips to keep your home warmer and more efficient this winter Try as you may to ignore it, winter weather is on its way in Ontario, putting your home’s energy system to the test.

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The very low natural gas energy prices that we are seeing now can make us complacent and cause us to forget that there are further savings that can be achieved through simple conservation.

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Bruins maul MoJacks and Eagles to extend winning streak DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

A pair of pivotal weekend wins for the Uxbridge Bruins gave the team a small bit of breathing room in the COJHL standings.

After soaring over the Clarington Eagles by a score of 5-2 in Uxbridge on Friday, Jan. 16, the Bruins scored four shorthanded goals against the rival Port Perry MoJacks as they skated to a 7-3 victory in the latest round of the Battle of North Durham, at Scugog Arena on Sunday, Jan. 18.

Uxbridge entered the weekend in second place in the COJHL table, just one point ahead of both the Eagles and MoJacks, giving both games a playoff-like atmosphere.

On Friday night, unassisted first period goals from Korey Brand and Rob Freckelton gave the Bruins a 2-0 advantage at the end of the first period. However, the Eagles would take advantage of some penalty trouble for the Bruins as they tied the game up early in the second period.

With the Bruins on the powerplay with just four minutes remaining in the second period, a shot from ‘Magic’ Mike Spataro hit the post and bounced to Marco Mastrangelo, who tucked the rebound past Eagles goalie Connor Visca. With just six seconds left in the second, the Bruins went ahead by a score of 4-2 behind a powerplay goal from Connor Evans, assisted by Spataro.

In the third period, Mastrangelo’s second of the night would round out the scoring, with Branden Francey picking up the win in net.

On Sunday, the Bruins sought their fifth consecutive win as they squared off against the arch rival MoJacks in Port Perry.

Uxbridge wasted little time building an early lead, with Aiden Reilly scoring just over a minute into the action. Although Uxbridge would dominate the action for much of the opening 20 minutes, the teams retired to their dressing rooms tied after MoJacks forward Lucas Clark netted a shorthanded goal off an offensive zone face-off with just over a minute left on the clock.

A point shot from Jason Simmonds restored Uxbridge’s lead just over two minutes into the second period. Five minutes afterwards, the dam broke for the Mojacks, and the Bruins netted four shorthanded goals in a two-and-a-half minute stretch to take a 6-1 stranglehold on the match.

Tyson Eastgate, Mastrangelo and Brand all netted goals with Uxbridge down a skater, before Todd Winder delivered the knockout blow when he picked the puck up in front of the MoJacks bench and skated untouched to the other end of the ice, with such poise and grace that he wouldn’t have looked out of place wearing a tuxedo, instead of killing a penalty against a team chasing a top-three playoff spot.

An unassisted marker from Patrick Bolahood with just over four minutes to play in the second swelled Uxbridge’s lead to six goals, before a powerplay goal from Graham Lamers made the score 7-2 in favour of Daryl Thomson fires a shot during the Uxbridge Bruins’ 5-2 win over the Clarington Eagles on Friday, Jan. 16. A 7-3 win in Port Perry over the MoJacks on Sunday, Jan. 18 pushed the Bruins after 40 minutes.

Clark scored his second short- Uxbridge’s recent winning streak to five games.

DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard handed goal on a phenomenal individual effort with Port Perry down two skaters with just 33 seconds left in the match, as the Bruins cruised DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The charity game is just one part of the Moto a 7-3 win, with Francey stopping Jacks’ weekend, as they are still in the thick of 20 shots, picking up his leagueThe Port Perry MoJacks of past and present an exciting playoff race, tied with the Claringleading 16th win of the season. will be squaring off this weekend in support of ton Eagles for third place in the standings with In his first full weekend back with the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. the current COJHL season winding to a close. the Bruins after being dealt from The fourth annual charity game between the This past weekend, the MoJacks earned a split, the Junior ‘A’ Lindsay Muskies, current MoJacks and an alumni team drawn skating to a 6-3 win over the North Kawartha Spataro netted two assists in both from the Scugog Hockey League is set for 7 Knight in Apsley on Saturday, Jan. 17, before begames while also helping to solidify p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Scugog Arena. ing humbled at home 7-3 by the rival Uxbridge the Bruins’ blue line.

Over the past three years, the game has raised Bruins the following afternoon, in the latest “I love being back, to me Uxbridge more than $15,000 for the local hospital foun- round of the Battle of North Durham. is a second home, and I’ve been wel- dation and organizer Stephen Connors, himOn Saturday night, the MoJacks held a 3-2 comed back with open arms,” Spa- self a former MoJack, told The Standard that lead through two periods of play behind goals taro told The Standard. “This town he’s pleased that the game has grown to be an from Graham Lamers, Andrew Crichton and deserves a winner, and my only goal important fundraiser for the hospital.

Kyle Powell. Port Perry would run away with the for this is to win a championship, “We really need to ensure that Port Perry hos- game in the third period, with Kyle Schweda, and you can’t take anyone in this pital stays active to continue serving this great Powell and Todd McNair all lighting the lamp. league too lightly, but I think this is community and we’re looking forward to the The following afternoon against Uxbridge the team to get us there.” many generous people who help our fundrais- saw Lucas Clark net a pair of shorthanded Loose Pucks: - This weekend, the Bruins will ing efforts to come out and support this great goals, and a powerplay marker from Lamers.

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Uxbridge Stars take home two Silver Stick championships

Uxbridge’s Major Atom ‘A’ Stars captured a dramatic International Silver Stick championship on Sunday, Jan. 18 in Sarnia, defeating Littleton, Colorado’s Krivo School of Hockey in triple overtime after netting a shorthanded goal with just seven seconds left in regulation to tie the game.

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Rowe and Fitzgerald tops at Herrington's Mixed Bonspiel ROB STEELE The Standard

The annual Herrington’s Quality Butcher’s Mixed Bonspiel was held at the Port Perry Curling Club this past weekend. A total of sixteen teams participated in the event with seven of those teams from out of town. The top team from the early draw was Port Perry’s Doug Rowe, Susan Duivesteyn, Allison Rowe, and Peter Duivesteyn with

three wins and a total of 48 1/2 points. Port Perry’s Don Beaton, Dennis Symes, and Glenn Evans rounded out early draw list of winners.

On the late draw, Shona Fitzgerald from Scarboro Golf and Country Club was the high game winner with a total of 53 3/4 points. Bill Buffey and Terry Eastman from Annandale finished tied for second while Uxbridge’s Doug Tessier fin-

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A great time was had by all participants. Special thanks go out to Peter and Susan Duivesteyn for coordinating the event and Brent Herrington from Herrington’s Quality Butchers.

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After losing the A-Final in the last end, the team rebounded by winning the B-Side of the Bantam Girls Zones with a 10-2 victory over Melanie Jefferson from Oshawa. The event was held at the West Northumberland Curling Club in Cobourg. Rachel is a Grade Eight student at R.H. Cornish Public School and will now compete at the Bantam Girls Regionals in Peterborough this weekend.

Local Curlers to Senior Provincials Uxbridge's Jim Bell and Gary Grant skipped their respective teams to Senior Provincial berths

Blackstock Arena was buzzing over the weekend,

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with action-packed games across all age groups.

In the Tyke Division, W.O. Insurance clipped the competition from Shagg’s 8-0, and Race Trac zoomed to a 9-0 win in their game against Canadian Tire.

In the Novice Division, J.F. Construction skated past ChrisMcAuley.ca as they scored a 6-2 win, while Make-A-Wish took the win against Krown Rust in a 6-5 nail biter.

The Atom Division saw a pair of high-scoring games. Port Perry Dental tied with Low & Low 6-6, and in the other Atom Division matchup, Eco Water won by a

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In the Peewee/Bantam Division Urban Landscape earned the win against Red Ribbon Restaurant 7-4. Cochrane Tree Service slid in for a 4-3 win against Practicar in the other game in the PeeWee/ Bantam Division.

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a new day and the team came out firing on all cylinders with a 5-2 victory over Wayne Martin from Oakville and then 7-1 over Harling. In the B-Final against McCarrel, the team needed to dig deep for their win taking two in the seventh to tie the score and then stole the single in the final end for the win. Congratulations to both teams and best of luck to you at the Provincials!

Port Perry’s Carol Jackson, competing as the vice for Suzanne Frick-Thalman’s Guelph rink, was also competing at Senior Regionals. The team went two and two on the weekend with their second loss unfortunately coming in the B semi-final against Milton’s Brenda Nix.

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at the Glencoe Curling Club, from Feb. 18 to 22.

Gary Grant and his Lindsay based team won all three games at Regionals.

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Jim Bell’s Unionville team took a little longer path to earn their spot at Provincials. The team opened with an exciting extra-end victory over Bobcaygeon’s Wayne Shea but a loss to McCarrel dropped them to the B-Side of the event. On Sunday, it was

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HOOKING THROUGH HISTORY: (Above) Jennifer Currie, left, and Donna Beaton of the Port Perry Rug-Hookers put on a demonstration of their traditional skills, during the opening reception of ‘The Barn Raising Project’ at the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre, on Saturday, Jan. 17. (Above right) Viewers took in the display of numerous hooked rugs from across the country, and the history they detail.

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