Vol. 10 No. 3
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013
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Scugog tax hike 3.6?
Uxbridge Headline budget turns to parks
BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
SCUGOG: Residents could now be looking at a possible tax increase of 3.6 per cent in the coming year, after the latest draft of the township’s 2013 budget was presented to councillors this week. The tax increase proposed in the latest version of the budget is down more than one per cent from when the document was last presented, after staff proposed a tax hike of 4.7 per cent last month. That figure was trimmed from an initial jump of 5.25 per cent projected a week earlier. The latest levy increase was achieved in part through omission of a number of items across all departments, which the latest budget report state adds up to $2,500,500, including $1,450,000 in public works and parks alone. The most recent cuts to the budget include removal of $25,000 for post-employment benefits liability (deferred to future years), the deferral of a $40,000 financial sustainability review and the removal of a $40,000 business retention study, which the report states will now be carried out by the Region. The levy increase will be further decreased by $180,000 from the township’s rate stabilization fund and $472,600 in Ontario-Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) dollars. “We’ve gone from a taking care of business budget to a rolling out the business model,” said Mayor Chuck Mericer of the budget process over the last three years. “This year’s budget was more business like and we had a greater understanding and all of our conversations focused on the plan and achieving a very balanced budget.” Councillors also voted on a number of individual items in the budget this week, specifically the removal of an annual vehicle allowance for councillors and the use of $450,000 to repair several roads instead of just one as originally intended. Mayor Mercier and Councillors
UXBRIDGE: Councillors turned their attention to parks, recreation and culture this week as 2013 municipal budget discussions continued at Town Hall. On Wednesday, Jan. 9, Bob Ferguson, the township’s Manager of Recreation facilities and Parks appeared before councillors outlining his plans for the department in 2013. After being informed of Mr. Ferguson’s plans to add new bleachers to Elgin Park as well as completing maintenance on the craft building and red barn, councillors turned their attention to park users for major events. During discussions surrounding the events in early 2012, councillors decided that the organizers of Ribfest and the Highland Games would be responsible for providing the township with full financial reports from the events in exchange for use of the park. After several months without having received these statements, Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor had frank words for the promoters of the events, threatening that the events may not proceed this year without that commitment being fulfilled. “I don’t think, in fairness, that they should be planning for this year if they haven’t provided us with the information we requested from them last year,” said Mayor O’Connor. After Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle protested that Ribfest and the Highland Games were being singled out, council turned its attention to all organizers of large events at Elgin Park. Council would ultimately pass a motion requiring the Fair Board, Art in the Park, Everything Equine, Ribfest and the Highland Games be advised that there will be no further use of Elgin Park if full financial reports are not received and approved by March 1. Council was delighted earlier this year when the Rotary Skate Park opened on the Kennedy House lands, but some members of councillors questioned the cost of maintenance at the new facility. “There is extra money for sodding as well as the purchase of additional garbage cans and other expenses including waste removal, graffiti removal and parking lot maintenance,” replied Mr. Ferguson. Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle, who is also a member of the Skate Park Committee, urged members of the community to stay engaged with the ongoing maintenance of the facility. Ultimately, $5,000 of the maintenance budget for the skate park was moved out of the operating budget and into the 2013 capital budget for the purchase of sod and garbage cans for the facility.
PORT VS. UXBRIDGE: Alex Teunissen (right) joins the fray as Eric Sheridan battles Todd Winder for the puck during a recent Lakeshore League MIdget game in Uxbridge. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard Wilma Wotten and Larry Corrigan (who deemed the expenditure as “sending the wrong message” to the public) voted in favour of removing a $3,600 car allowance for council members, which would have been in lieu of the township’s current per-kilometre reimbursement model. A majority of council – Councillors Corrigan, Wotten and John Hancock - also voted in favour of dividing approximately $450,000 in federal gas tax money earmarked for the reconstruction of Spring Blvd., opting to divide it between five other municipal roads in need of repair. Those projects include gravel resurfacing on Cragg Rd., asphalt resurfacing to stretches of Maple St., Bruce Rd. and Meadow Green Ct. and the application of slurry seal to portions of Medd Rd. and Head Rd. Although Public Works Director Ian Roger cautioned that the decision to delay work on Spring Blvd. could impact plans by a housing develop-
er looking to build along the Scugog Island road (and has raised flooding concerns by residents should building occur prior to reconstruction, as acknowledged by Mayor Mercier), he told council that the road is among the lowest-priority infrastructure repair projects in the township. The current draft of the budget will be presented to the public during an open house on Jan. 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Scugog Memorial Public Library. The budget is scheduled to receive final approval from Scugog Council on Feb. 11 at that evening’s 6:30 p.m. council meeting, following a discussion on the document during that afternoon’s committees meeting beginning at 1:30 p.m. The draft 2013 budget is available to the public on the township’s web site at www.scugog.ca. Comments and feedback are welcomed at 2013budgetcomments@scugog.ca.
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Township of Scugog 2013 Draft Budget Open House on Tuesday, January 22nd at the Scugog Memorial Library (231 Water St., Port Perry) from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. A presentation on the Draft Budget will be held at 6:45 p.m. Meetings, Proclamations and Appointments Council / Committee Meeting Schedule January 28th
PUBLIC NOTICES New Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Open House – January 30th
2013 Township of Scugog Budget Schedule January 22nd
The Township of Scugog is in the process of preparing a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Township. This By-law regulates the use of lands, buildings and structures throughout the entire Township. You are invited to participate in this project by attending an Open House.
February 11th
Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Times: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Township of Scugog Council Chambers 181 Perry Street, Port Perry
• General Purpose & Administration Meeting – 1:30 p.m.
• Township of Scugog 2013 Draft Budget Open House from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Scugog Memorial Public Library (231 Water St., Port Perry) • Township of Scugog 2013 Final Budget to a special General Purpose & Administration Meeting and subsequently to the Council meeting (6:30 p.m.) that evening.
Notice of an Education and Training Session
An Education and Training Session has been called for Monday, February 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. Mr. Steve Rohacek, Vice President, Business Development & Lending at Infrastructure Ontario will be making a presentation on Private, Public Partnerships (P3s). The meetings noted above are open to the public and will be held at the Municipal Office (181 Perry St., Port Perry) unless noted differently.
Proclamations for the month of January •World Religion Day - January 20th • Rotary Awareness Month – January
PUBLIC NOTICES 2013 Draft Operating & Capital Budget
The 2013 draft budget documents are available to view on the Township website – www.scugog.ca. All Comments and/or suggestions are welcome via email to 2013BudgetComments@scugog.ca or by mail to: 2013 Pre-Budget Comments, Township of Scugog 181 Perry Street, PO Box 780. Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7.
Public Notice Road Allowance
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 34 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog proposes to enact a By-Law at a Council Meeting to be held Monday, February 11, 2013 at 6:30 p.m., to permanently close with the intent to convey to the abutting property owner, the following described road allowance: PIN 26782-0403(LT) – Hurd Street, Plan H50025 North of Barber Street, Plan H50025; Scugog, Regional Municipality of Durham Further Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of Scugog at its meeting held on December 10, 2012 declared the aforementioned road allowance to be surplus to the needs of the Municipality. A copy of Staff Report OPS-2012-46-GP&A and the plan showing the location of the subject road allowance may be viewed in the Office of the Clerk, 181 Perry St., Port Perry. Dated this 7th day of January, 2013. Kim Coates, A.M.C.T. Municipal Clerk 905-985-7346, ext. 119 e-mail: kcoates@scugog.ca
Parking Reminder
Please remember that between December 1st and April 1st parking is PROHIBITED on any street in the Township between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. 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.
Bridge Closure – Scugog Line 8 - Important Notice
Scugog Line 8 from Highway 7/12 to Old Simcoe Road will be closed (effective immediately) 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.
2013 Burn Permits Available
Burn Permits available at the Township of Scugog Fire Administration (30 Crandell Street, Port Perry). The annual permit costs $25.00. Permits are issued to property owners only – tenants or workers must bring written, signed authorization from property owner. The Township of Scugog Fire Department wishes to remind all residents that a burn permit must be obtained prior to burning. For a complete list of all restrictions and requirements for burning within the Municipality, please visit our website www.scugog.ca or call Fire Administration at 905-985-2384. A pamphlet entitled “Open Air Burning – What You Need to Know” is also available at Fire Administration (30 Crandell Street) and at the Township Office (181 Perry Street).
This is the first Open House held for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the new Zoning By-law. The purpose of the Open House will be to review the process for preparing the Zoning Bylaw and to obtain feedback from residents regarding zoning regulations and mapping. The Open House will start with a brief presentation providing an overview of the new Zoning By-law, followed by a question and answer period. Participants will then be invited to discuss issues with Township Staff and the Consultants. For further information or to be included on our email or mailing list, please contact: Jim Dyment, Project Manager, MHBC Planning jdyment@mhbcplan.com or Diane Knutson, Planning Technician, Township of Scugog dknutson@scugog.ca.
Student Employment Opportunities 2013 Seasonal Lifeguard/Instructor & Part-Time Seasonal Lifeguard – Employment Opportunities
The Township of Scugog will be accepting Lifeguard/Instructor and Part-Time Seasonal Lifeguard employment applications until Friday, February 1st at 4:00 p.m. Visit www.scugog to view the posting and qualifications required for these positions. Submit your cover letter & resume for the above noted positions by email to scornish@scugog.ca or drop it off at 1655 Reach St., Port Perry Attention Shawna Cornish. We thank all applicants; however, please be advised that only those selected to proceed through the hiring process will be contacted by e-mail or phone. The Township of Scugog is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2013 Public Works Students and Parks Students
The Township of Scugog will be accepting applications/resumes for Public Works Summer Students and Parks Summer Students until 4:00 p.m. on February 1, 2013. Visit www.scugog.ca to view the posting and qualifications, copies of the posting are also available at the Municipal Office (181 Perry St., Port Perry). Submit your resume/application to lfitton@scugog.ca or mail to Township of Scugog, 181 Perry St., PO Box 780, Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7 you may also fax to 905-985-9914. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Scugog is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recreation PA Day Fun at the Scugog Arena – January 25th
Junior Youth Shinny 11:00 to 11:40 a.m – program is designed for youth 11 years of age and under for a supervised game of pick up hockey – full equipment is required. Senior Youth Shinny 11:45 to 12:20 p.m. – program is designed for youth 12 to 16 years of age for a supervised game of pick up hockey – full equipment is required. Public Skating 1:00 to 2:20 p.m. – fun for the whole family, helmets required. Cost is $3.50 per person for each program.
EVENTS “They Went to War” Port Perry’s Military Past Exhibit at the Scugog Heritage Centre & Archives The men and women of the Township of Scugog have had to suffer through many military conflicts from the Fenian raids of the late 1860s, through the Boer War, World War I and II, right through to the present day. Using photos and artifacts belonging to local people we will tell the stories of who those people were and how those difficult times affected lives here at home and abroad. The exhibit will be on display at the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre until February 18, 2013 (2nd floor of the Scugog Arena) at 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry. Regular hours are Tuesday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Note the facility will not be open on December 25th, 26th or January 1st. Admission is $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for Students and Seniors, $2.00 Children 5-12.
World Religion Day – January 20th
The Durham Multi Faith World Religion Day Committee presents a Multi-faith Celebration – World Religion Day Date: Sunday, January 20th, 2013 Time: Doors open at 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Scugog Community Recreation Centre (1655 Reach St., Port Perry) Theme: “Water & Sustainability, Faith perspective” Admission is free. The day will include culturally diverse music, spiritually uplifting classical dance and lots of light refreshment in a relaxing and invigorating afternoon awaits you. For details visit the World Religion Day website at www.worldreligionday.org.
16th Annual Port Perry Winter Antique Show – February 2nd & 3rd
The 16th Annual Port Perry Winter Antique Show features over 25 dealers selling antique furniture, glass, jewelry, paper, china, books, nostalgia & retro. Show held at the Scugog Community Centre (1655 Reach St. Port Perry) beside the arena. Saturday, February 2nd from 10:00 am-4:30 pm and Sunday, February 3rd 10:00 am -4:00 pm. Admission is $4 - good for both days. Lunch available.
Visit the Heritage Centre and Archives
Enjoy free admission to the Heritage Centre and Archives on February 2nd and 3rd with admission to the Lake Scugog Historical Society Antique Show and Sale at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre. Join us upstairs on Saturday from 2:00-3:00 pm to meet with Nancy Chalut, antique furniture restoration specialist, and on Sunday 1:00-3:00 pm for a lecture with Don Wilcox on “Port Perry versus the Fenians” in conjunction with our current exhibit on the military history of Port Perry residents. Sunday’s lecture is $5.00 per person, or half price with antique show admission.
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Chinese New Year! Sunday, February 10th:
Join us from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Heritage Centre and Archives, 2nd floor of the Arena, for a children’s program full of crafts, snacks and games to ring in the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. Cost will be $10.00 per child, pre-registration is required by calling 905-985-8698 or emailing museum@scugog.ca.
Winterfest – February 10th
Come out to Cartwright Fields in Nestleton on Sunday, February 10th between 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. for family fun: snowman building contest, ice skating, bake sale, chili cook-off and more visit www.cartwrightfields.ca for details.
Family Day – Monday, February 18th
Looking for something to do with the kids on Family Day? Join us at the Heritage Centre for Free Admission, crafts, games and storytimes from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Explore our permanent, hands-on, kid-friendly First Nations exhibit and get a last chance to view the temporary exhibit “They Went to War: Port Perry’s Military Past”. You will also get a sneak peak at our upcoming exhibit “The Arts of China” on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum.
Register Now For Winter Programs! Wee Wigglers: 4-36 months Sports of all Sorts: 6-12 years Girls’ Club: 6-12 years Badminton: 18+ years Birthday Parties: 4-12 years (booking up fast!) For more information or to register your child(ren) please call Shawna at 905.985.8698 ext. 101 or emails cornish@scugog.ca
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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Ux skatepark rolls DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: Just months after being completed, the Uxbridge Skate Park may be ramping up for expansion following a recent presentation to council. At council’s meeting on the morning of Monday, Jan. 7, Rotary Club member Steve Snodden pitched the idea of adding a bike track to the facility, located at the Kennedy House lands near the corner of Main St. and Ball Rd. Under the plan proposed by Mr. Snodden, a 120-ft.by-50-ft. parcel of land would be needed to complete the project, which is known in biking circles as a pumptrack. As Mr. Snodden explained, the track would feature several small hills
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and berms designed to be ridden without use of the bike’s pedals. According to Mr. Snodden, the new track would offer users of all ages the opportunity to enjoy the park. “All ages can enjoy this feature equally,” Mr. Snodden told councillors. “I would be at the skate park alongside my granddaughter.” Mr. Snodden added that since the track would be made of dirt, it would allow for easy changes and further expansion. Under their ambitious plan for the project, the Rotary Club would lead the fundraising efforts for this new feature as well as building potential partnerships with the Durham Mountain Biking Association, the Ontario Trillium Fund and other organizations. The new track would come with a price tag of $40,000 to $50,000 according to Mr. Snodden. Although the bike track is not included on the
SCUGOG: The Durham Multi Faith World Religion Day Committee presents a Multifaith Celebration – World Religion Day in Scugog this weekend. OPEN Sunday 25th 1-4pm The HOUSE event takesMarch place 68 Ambleside, Port Perry this Sunday, (Jan. 20), at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre (1655 Reach St., Port Perry), from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event’s theme is ‘Water & Sustainability, Faith perspective.’ Admission is free to the event, which will feature culturally-diverse music, spiritually uplifting classical dance and lots of light refreshment in a relaxing and invigorating afternoon. For more information, visit www.worldreligionday.org.
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Policy sought on plow damage BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
Scugog staff will be investigating a policy dealing with damage to private property by municipal vehicles. The matter was raised at this week’s council meeting by Ward 4 Councillor Wilma Wotten, who told council she was informed by staff that objects like mailboxes are not currently replaced by the township should they be damaged by municipal vehicles. “We should be responsible for damage our staff make,” said the councillor. “I don’t know what recourse a resident has. I feel that if our staff are driving a snowplow and accidentally knock down a mailbox it should be
repaired, just as if I bumped into a car.” Public Works director Ian Roger said that a report on the matter will be coming before council in the near future, adding that several municipalities, such as Clarington, have recently studied the issue and enacted related policy.
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Commercial fill symposium in Scugog, Jan. 25
Major fill projects like the Greenbank Airport expansion will be the subject of a full-day commercial fill symposium in Port Perry next Friday (Jan. 25). BLAKE WOLFE The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog Township and the Kawartha Conservation Authority will team up next week for a full-day community symposium on the issue of managing commercial fill operations, a matter spearheaded in the municipality with two recent large-scale fill projects. The symposium takes place on Friday (Jan. 25), from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Scugog Community Centre, located at 1655 Reach St. in Port Perry. Registration is $75. The day-long event will feature a number of speakers presenting various viewpoints on the issue, including municipal representatives from Scugog Township and the City of Toronto, members of various citizens’ and environmental groups and employees of the aggregate and commercial fill industries. Through the forum, the township hopes to address the issues associated with commercial fill operations and to plot the way forward in managing the emerging industry. The issue came to a head in Scugog in 2010, with a protracted legal battle with Earthworx Industries over the legality of a Lakeridge Rd. fill site. The issue has since come back into prominence in the township with the recent approval of the proposed Greenbank Airport expansion, a large-scale, multi-year project which owners say will require thousands of loads of imported soil. For more information, visit www.scugog.ca or www. kawarthaconservation.ca.
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Uncertain future for historic sites DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: The future of two of Uxbridge’s most unique historical buildings was debated by Councillors recently during 2013 municipal budget discussions. On Monday, Jan. 14, Amanda Ferraro, the township’s Manager of Recreation, Culture and Tourism appeared before council to outline spending on cultural facilities for the coming year. The presentation first focused on the historic train station, that according to Mr. Ferraro, could be in jeopardy without badly needed roof repairs, which have been budgeted for $30,000. “This work needs to be done,” Ms. Ferraro urged councillors. “If we don’t do it this year, we’ll lose that asset.” In response, Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet asked for a clearer picture of the future use of the train station, which was constructed in 1904. “I’d like to see a structural report put forward so we can determine the long term use of the train station,” said Councillor Highet. “If we’re going to spend the money, it should be on preservation. If Metrolinx should decide to make Uxbridge a train station instead of just a bus depot, I have a hard time envisioning this building being used. It’s likely they’d build a new structure.” Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger
added that a potential Uxbridge Go Train Station would likely be installed near Lakeridge Rd. to better facilitate commuter traffic. Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle also urged ensuring the facility is still a valuable asset to Uxbridge. “We want to make sure that the community is still getting value out of this facility,” said Councillor Mantle. Bev Northeast, Councillor for Ward 1 reminded councillors that the building is very unique as it’s the only station currently in use in Ontario to feature a ‘witch’s hat’ as part of its design. Councillor Northeast went on to propose possibly adding another commercial tenant to the space to add more income from the site. Ward 3 Councillor Pat Mikuse spoke out on behalf of the benefit the train station has on tourism in the township. “The station is a real benefit to the York-Durham Heritage Railway who draw about 10,000 tourists to the township every year,” said Councillor Mikuse. Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor was tepid, however, about adding $30,000 in shingles to the station’s roof without knowing about issues that may exist within the structure underneath. “My concern is putting shingles on without looking at the actual roof,” said Mayor O’Connor. “We may be spending
good money after bad. I hate to say it, but it could potentially be a lot more.” The mayor would conclude the presentation on the train station by requesting a full report on the condition of the roof. As talks shifted to the Foster Memorial, Mayor O’Connor also spoke frankly about the expense brought on by historic structure just north of town. “We have to do what we have to do to maintain the Foster, but we can’t go on funding it like we have,” said Mayor O’Connor. She went on the suggest involving both MP Erin O’Toole as well as MPP John O’Toole as advocates at the higher levels of government for the preservation of the Foster on the township’s behalf. Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast, who is involved with many events at the Foster urged for its preservation. “I have no problem selling the building, but I have a major problem with it deteriorating,” said Councillor Northeast. “It’s a unique building known as ‘the Diamond of Durham’ for a reason, and it attracts a lot of visitors to the township.” The $200,000 proposed for roof repairs for the Foster was later reduced to $11,000 for the purchase and installation on lightning rods.
Blackstock Rec Centre open house tonight SCUGOG: The public is invited to take a look tonight (Jan. 17) at the current progress made on plans for the future renovation of the Blackstock Recreation Centre. The information session will take place at the Church St. facility at 7 p.m., and will include a presentation on the proposal by Scugog’s Recreation and Culture Manager Craig Belfry. Theprojectwassuccessful-
ly submitted to the Federal Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund earlier this fall, with the township qualifying for $129,000 of its $140,000 funding request for improvements to the long-standing facility. The township is currently awaiting word on whether an application to Ontario’s Trillium Fund will yield additional money for the project. According to Mr. Belfry,
the numerous upgrades will include an overall refinishing of the kitchen, to meet current accessibility standards (such as the creation of lower counters), accessible washrooms, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC upgrades, improvements to the facility’s audio/ video capabilities and the installation of a power generator, allowing use of the building as a back-up
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Shooting myself in the foot Okay, let’s see if we can get all the gun owners mad as hell at me. After the recent tragedy in Newtown in the United States, the control and restrictions surrounding firearms has once again come to the forefront both there and here in Canada. It behoves anyone taking a side on this to state out of the gate that the vast number of persons who are firearms owners in Canada are law-abiding and conscientious people, who treat firearms with the respect and intelligence required around anything that has the potential to take human life. They simply use them for hunting or for gun sports of various kinds. It also behoves this writer to state up front that he comes from a family of gun owners. My Grandfather Jack was a champion skeet shooter and earned his living in part as a hunting guide and a professional trapper/hunter. I used my own expertise in the research of military firearms to help write and edit historical books on the Second World War and am very familiar with most types of military firearms from a scholastic point of view. I have tested and fired the 9mm Glock handgun on a police range, when writing on the change-over from revolver type handguns to automatic handguns that happened in Ontario - in large part because of the bank robbery in Port Perry many years ago that resulted in what was, at the time, the largest number of police officers shot in a single incident in Canadian history. So... my credentials are stated. After having said all that, I find it mind boggling that any type of military assault rifle, whether it be semiautomatic or not, can be purchased by the public. They have limited value as a hunting weapon and even for target completion or combat style competitions that take place at a legitimate gun club or shooting range. Americans cling to their ‘Second Amendment’ rights. For those of you unfamiliar with the Second Amendment, it states, in part, “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” Americans have used this argument for 200 years to push back controls on such things as background checks, over-size magazines and other public safety issues that only seem to come up when somebody walks into some public building and starts spraying bullets around. What the second amendment says... in whole... is this: “A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” Thomas Jefferson was talking about a reserve army that, in his day, meant you had your own weapon and equipment and kept it at home. Our reserve army... and theirs... doesn’t work that way anymore. Here’s a thought. Restrict the size of magazines, continue in this country with the kind of background checks in place and simply register firearms the same way we register cars... and dogs! Allow police officers to know if legally-owned firearms are kept in a residence they are responding to and give the police the kind of manpower and funding needed to stop the trade in illegal firearms. Crooks will still get guns. But none of the people who have committed mass shootings in the U.S. or here for that matter... have as a rule, been criminals to start with. And most of the people serving life in prison for taking life with a gun had no, or very little, criminal background before they killed somebody with a gun. Don’t go after legitimate gun owners... but don’t be dumb about it. Register guns, restrict assault type weapons out of use and at least give our police the tools they need to make sure another Concordia doesn’t happen here or, God forbid... a Newtown!
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NORTH DURHAM Wednesday, January 16 Brain Injury Association of Durham Region Support Group Meeting, “New Years Resolutions and Fresh Start for 2013.” At 850 King St. W., Unit 24, Oshawa, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. If you need transportation assistance, call 905-723-2732 or 1-866-354-4464. Thursday, January 17 Uxbridge Genealogy Group meets at the Lower Hall, Uxbridge Public Library, 7 p.m. All welcome. Admission $2, 50/50 draw. Topic of the month is: ‘Researching Your Irish Ancestors, by Wayne O’connor.’ - Durham West 4-H Annual General Meeting at Greenbank United Church. This qualifies for the leader renewal. R.S.V.P. with Maria Werry by January 9. Hope to see you there. Sunday, January 20 Caesarea Skateboard Park Fundraiser Flea Market at the Caesarea Hall. To book a spot, call Susie at 905-986-4038. Monday, January 21 Sing away the winter with Pineridge Chorus - a women’s chorus directed by Linda Morrison, 7:15 p.m at Uxbridge Music Hall. 905-852-6327. Sunday, January 27 Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society AGM to appoint a new executive. All welcome, 2 p.m. at The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St. W., Beaverton. More info 705-439-2337. Saturday, February 9 Precious Valentines Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight at Mill Run Golf Club. Cost is $40 per person. Live Music and DJ. Chance to win a romantic trip for two to the Caribbean.Full details and ticket orders at www.preciousminds.com. Tickets also available at Blue Heron Books and Mill Run Golf Club. Monday, February 18 Winter Wetland Snowshoe Adventure - guided hike by the Friends of Nonquon, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at Nonquon Provincial Wildlife Area Pheasant Pen Classroom Site, 19745 Old Simcoe Rd. Short and long hike options offered and open to all ages. Snowshoes available and seed to feed chickadees. Donations for hot beverages are welcomed. Must pre-register by e-mail (friendsofnonquon@gmail.com) or phone 905-985-8351 by February 14. Items for Happenings? Let us know. editorial-standard@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.
The 34th annual Bob Fletcher Memorial Bonspiel was held on Saturday at the Port Perry Curling Club with a full house of energetic and enthusiastic curlers. After the day of curling, a delicious supper was held. As well, a silent auction kept people busy keeping ahead of other bidders. Bob’s daughter Diana Fletcher presented the trophy and keeper trophies to the winners David VanCamp, Fraser Gibson, Bill Cornish, and Paul Griffin. Second place team was Julie and Dave Layton, and Sue and Fred Layton, while Ron and Lois Vivian, and George and Sharon Wilson were third. Fourth team was Dale and Janet VanCamp, and Aileen VanCamp and Michael VanCamp. This event was sponsored by the Fletcher family, Swain Beef, and Dale VanCamp Fencer Service. On this Thursday, January 17 at 7 p.m., a public information session will be held at the Blackstock Recreation Centre
regarding the plans for possible upgrades. This is your opportunity to have your opinion heard. Do plan to attend. If you are interested in joining the Drumming Workshop at Blackstock United Church on Friday, January 25 call Michelle Adams at 905-986-4817 as soon as possible as spaces are limited. Reserve Sunday, February 10 for the United Church choir’s Italian Dinner with entertainment by the Peterborough Pop Ensemble. Get your tickets from any choir member. Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Don Geer, Heidi Krieg, Joyce Hawkins, Larry Doble, Marie Gibson, who also won for more lone hands, and Tom Sutherland (low). Specials were won by Aila Morgan, Doris Manns and Jean VanCamp. As of February 12, the card parties will be moving to the St. John’s Parish Hall on Church St. The group is looking for a student to put up the tables each week for community hours. Call 905-986-5046 for information.
O.V.E.R.T. has recently placed a Clothing donation box on the island. For those who do not know what O.V.E.R.T. is it is the Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team, an organization which depends solely on donations. This clothing drop box is located at the Mississauga’s of Scugog Island First Nation Health and Resource Centre, 22600 Island Rd., in the north east corner of the parking lot. Programs have resumed at the Health Centre on the First Nation. Just a reminder with the mild weather, please use caution on and around the lake. Belated birthday wishes to Cindy Jarman (January 7), James Needham, Jesse Charles (January 9), and Lily Ewing (January 10). Happy birthdays this week to: Cody McCrea and Ryan McCourt (January 15). I can be reached by phone at 905-985-7662 or by e-mail at jc.lesaux@me.com, and would like to receive any news articles by 6 p.m. please.
I know many people are enjoying this warm, crazy January weather but I am hoping we soon freeze back up. Not good for the many baby calves being born right now. Greeters for the month of January are Lloyd and Nancy Morden, and Rob and Mary Evans. Please be reminded that the reports for Epsom/Utica United Church are due by January 20. Elaine has asked for them to be e-mailed if possible, to either Darlene Christie or herself. This Friday, January 18, there will be an adult Euchre Night at Epsom church, at 7:30 p.m.. Come and enjoy some cards, fellowship and refreshments. There is a church board meeting on January 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Epsom church.
A quiet week, the lull before the storms hit - except for the total confusion of last Friday! Belated birthday greetings to Margaret McNelly, life-long member of Zephyr! Congratulations to our rising star, Robin Ottolini, recently climbing to the top 100 in country music charts in various parts of the country. We were all happy to have Dorothy Baker with us at church Sunday. There are numbers of people with various illnesses - we wish them all better health very soon. Church at Sandford was a special occasion as three young ladies were baptized. Andrea, Danielle and Natalie Luke, daughters of Chris and Susan, were welcomed officially into the congregation. They have demonstrated their musical talents for us already. It was a pleasure to welcome Chris’ parents, sister and husband to the service as well. Before this sacrament, Rev. Di-
ane explained the meaning of the symbols and actions that were to take place. Carolyn Hicken sang a lovely solo. Scott Central is off to a busy start. The Hand Drumming began on January 8 (there were about 50 involved last term). On January 9, the kindergarten children attended ‘Learn Not To Burn’ presented by the Uxbridge Fire Department. On January 11, there were two ‘Excellence Assemblies,’ and January 25 is Kindergarten Pre-registration. In sports, we congratulated both the boys and girls junior volleyball teams, who batted their way to the 2012 Area Championships. Choir practice began on Wednesday this week. On Thursday, January 17, Zephyr Council will meet (Sandford will not meet until February, after the new officers are installed). Following church on January 20, we will re-assemble for our annual Congregational Meeting.
The reports and other documents were handed out this week. Please remember to bring them back with you. Sandwiches and squares are also in order. The deadline for the February newsletter is January 20 as well. On January 24, the UCW will enjoy a pot-luck lunch at the church at 11:30 a.m., before getting down to the business of acquiring new executive and tentatively setting a programme for 2013. All ladies are welcome. In February, the main activity will be the annual Pancake Supper, which will be held at the hall on Shrove Tuesday, February 12 - mark your calendars now. We will also be participating in the Souper lunches, held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Our first date is February 6. Volunteers are needed. Uxbridge Genealogy meets on January 17 - learn how to find your elusive Irish ancestors.
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The Church Panel will meet on Tuesday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship room. The annual meeting will take place after the regular service on January 27. There is of course the pot-luck lunch before the meeting and you are requested to bring your own plate, mug and utensils. The new Worship Assistants schedule will be developed soon. If you wish to make any changes, please contact the office before Monday, January 21. The next UCW meeting in February is in the afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship room Heather Munn is running yoga at the Prince Albert Hall, every Friday, from January 11 to March 22, 10 to 11:15 am. Contact Heather at 905-649-8596 or www.YogaWithHeatherMunn.com. This Thursday, January 15 is the Parent’s Meeting in the library at Scugog Christian School. On Wednesday, January 30, 7 to 8 p.m. at the DDSB Board Office, is the Parent Information Evening about the Assistive Technology Software used in the classroom. Regular euchres will be held every Thursday at the community center and all are welcome to join in. Winners last week were: Dianna Stanfield, Mike Haskett, Grace Pargeter, Earla Stanfield, Aleen Dawson, and Ilean Pugh.
Caesarea Nestleton Euchre Scores for January 10 were as follows: high scores – 1 )tied – R. Bradburn and B. Moase, 2) H. Krieg, 3) G. McArthur, 4) V. Priebe, 5) T. Speck; most lone hands – B. Moase; and low score – tied – J. Slemon and M. Ayling. Nine tables of players enjoyed the night of cards. Please join us on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Nestleton Hall. Everyone is welcome. Flea Market Just a reminder about the Caesarea Skateboard Park Flea Market Fundraiser on Sunday, January 20 at Caesarea Hall. To inquire about a vendor’s table, please contact Susie at 905-986-4038. Please check out the items being displayed; this is an opportunity to support this skateboard park. Blackstock & District Lions Club Our Lions are preparing for three upcom-
ing conventions: our District in Newmarket in April, our Multiple District in Richmond Hill in May, and our International Convention in Hamburg, Germany in July. Reports will follow along the way. We extend our condolences to the Lions’ families of Lioness Virginia Journeau of the Ajax Lioness Club, and Lion Ernie Crossland of the North Newmarket Lions Club, who passed away this week. Both of these members will be missed in their communities. This week we welcome our Zone Chairperson, Lion Jim Preston to our Club as he makes his official visit to us. Lion Jim is a member of the Sunderland Lions Club, which is apart of Zone 33 East, along with Clubs from Port Perry, Greenbank, Cannington and Woodville.
Ryan Bowler of Seagrave would like to thank the community for their support during the Scouts’ Popcorn Fundraiser. The Scouts raised enough money to buy new equipment! Ryan was the proud recipient of $150 worth of Walmart gift cards for his efforts (many nights selling in the pouring rain). Way to go Ryan! Birthday wishes go out to Rosalind Stevens, Avery Puckrin and Len Somerville, who all celebrated on January 14. Speaking of wishes, Seagrave sends out get well wishes to Ruth Dacey, who slipped on the ice and broke her hip, and to Barb Martyn and Don Real, who are both fighting flu bugs and pneumonia. Get well soon! Church News January 24 - Bible Study at 7 p.m. Please note the date change. Bible Study will continue on the first and third Thursday of each month. January 27 - Please have annual reports submitted to Don Real by this date February 1 - Youth Movie Night at the church at 7 p.m. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. Please e-mail wjhudgins@gmail.com to confirm attendance. February 9 - Men’s Valentine Breakfast at 9 a.m. at the church. All are welcome. Bring your girlfriend, your spouse, your partner, or just a friend. Please contact Rick McAskill at 905-985-8383 for details and tickets. We’d love to share your news! Please send to mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com, and we’ll spread the word! Have a great week Seagrave!
A week of mild weather has taken most snow away, leaving sandy bumps on top of what remains. Greenbank Folk Music Society presents a ‘Triple Feature’ at January Music Fest on Saturday, January 19 at 8 p.m. at Greenbank Centennial Hall. For tickets ($25 each), please call 905-985-0060, or 905-9858351, or 905-852-4282. The 4-H Leaders Banquet is at Greenbank church on Thursday, January 17 at 7 p.m. Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, January 19 at 9 a.m. at the church is open to men of the community - a time of good food and socializing. Call Jim if you are
attending for first time, at 905-985-0224. Cost is $10. Church News Early comers to church on Sunday enjoyed a great recital of piano selections by Alex Pastic, a Grade 8 piano student of Linda Hunter. Greeters Norma and Jim Ferguson welcomed all. Happy birthday wishes were sent to Patrick Nixon. Young Karianne Bell offered a lovely anthem ‘A Song of Peace.’ Pauline Reed spoke of how Mission and Service funds were used in 2012. At children’s time, Rev. Paul shared a scary story, and talked about how to deal with scary dreams. Bible Jeopardy questions
were answered by Caidance Mantifel and Jaelynn Phoenix. Sunday school time followed downstairs. 2012 Annual Reports are needed by secretary Valerie Hunter, as soon as possible please. Senior choir will resume practices on January 31. Volunteers, grades 7 to 12, or others who would assist in a one-on-one reading buddies program one day a week starting in February, please contact Jenn at Gb_ readingbuddies@hotmail.ca. Bible Study is Mondays, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the church. There are still some folk with illnesses. Better health to those suffering colds and other health problems.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Peter Lackmanec 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
ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, January 20 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome
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: SUNDAY SERVICES 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Worship Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all
PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES
Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, January 20
SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH
19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, January 20 10 a.m. Morning Service
16200 Old Simcoe Road (S.A. Cawker School) Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, January 20, 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome.
UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com
Sunday, January 20 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m. COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS
VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,
Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net Friday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Revival Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES
Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
(Anglican Church of Canada)
Minister Rev. John Anderson
266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com 2nd Sunday after Epiphany Sunday, January 20 10 a.m. Communion
Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. A contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment.
Staff: Dr. Fred Penney, Lead Pastor Scott Manuel, Youth Pastor Brenna Cruickshank, Children’s Ministry Director 1680 Reach Street. - 905-985-4441 website: www.emmanuelcc.ca Emmanuel Community Church: ‘Reaching up to God; Reaching out to our Community,’
Sunday School and Nursery available
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!
Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766
revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com
SUNDAY, January 20 Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9 a.m. Morning Service
Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Morning Service Everyone is Welcome Children’s time with 11 a.m. service
To list your church events contact Gayle at 905-985-6985
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The Standard
EDITORIAL Roadwork ahead? As municipalities continue to wade through the arduous process of municipal budget deliberations, crumbling infrastructure dominates discussions across the country. Locally, both Uxbridge and Scugog Councils are faced with mounting public works costs as our roadways continue to deteriorate after decades of wear and tear. At a time when the higher levels of government should be taking the lead on infrastructure funding, they appear to be taking the opposite approach as evidenced by the province’s nearly 10 per cent reduction in Ontario Municipal Partnership Funding for both Uxbridge and Scugog Townships, which equates to approximately $100,000 snatched away that could have been used to fund repairs for our roads. Stretching slightly beyond our municipal borders, Metrolinx has launched an ambitious plan to revamp transit in the GTA in the hopes of improving commute times. Currently, residents of the GTA are saddled with one of the worst commute times in North America at an average of 80 minutes, worse than both New York City and Chicago. However, the province has currently allocated only $16 billion for the project, which is estimated to cost $50 billion and take 25 years to complete. This is both too little money and too long of a wait for drivers, many of whom travel daily from North Durham suffering through endless delays making their way into Toronto and back again. As a country, Canada sends billions of dollars in aid to developing countries who are in the infancy of their modern infrastructure. Meanwhile, right here at home, we are burdened with crumbling bridges and roadways that have failed to stand up to 50-plus years of harsh Canadian winters. Without a sustained commitment from the provincial and federal governments to make long-term funding for infrastructure a priority, it’s going to get a lot worse before it gets better.
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Thank you from the ‘Village People’ Curricular vs. extra-curricular To the Editor, What a great response we had for our annual Animated Bakersville Gingerbread Display at the Scugog Library during the holiday season! Thank you to everyone who participated by making a creation – it was a huge success! There were over 50 wonderful entries of varying styles and skills and once assembled into a town, the moving parts of the train, skating rink, hockey players, teeter totter and snow boarders brought it to life! It was great to see individual entries as well as those from a local cub group, various schools and Westshore Village residents. This village wouldn’t be possible without the wonderful support of our library and its staff; especially CEO Amy
Caughlin. We still had leftover funds from last year’s generous donation from The Baagwating Community Association, so we bought more animation and small trees at a great discount from Millar’s Market. Artificial Christmas trees were donated and several discounted by Canadian Tire. Devon Smith delivered advertising flyers to businesses like Emmerson’s Insurance and Petite Images who both generously allowed us to use their windows for Gingerbread displays for the time leading up to the village and its duration. Sue Sign’s did a fabulous sandwich board style that the BIA kindly let us display alongside Santa’s Hut downtown. Luke’s Country Store, were again willing to loan us anything we needed, including
greenery and easels. Thanks again to Master Engineer Alan Locke with help from his ‘trainee’ Neil Bradley, who kept the village train on its track. Our local press were wonderful with all of the support, printing our releases as well as Port Perry High School for providing display boards for artwork from local elementary schools. Thanks also to our patient families who never mentioned how many dinners were late because of our pre-occupation with everything gingerbread. So, thank you everyone – and we hope to do it all over again next year. It is never too late to start baking!
To the Editor, As a retired Ontario elementary school teacher, I have been following with interest and dismay the current attack on teachers. It is amazing that not once has it been said that teachers within the actual teaching day are doing a job for which they are trained. The mandatory subjects (dictated by the ministry) are being well taught. Results of the grade 3 and 6 tests in these areas show good student progress. However, it now appears as if educational subjects are relegated to the bottom and extramural sports and music activities are the only important matters. When a Liberal leader contender says: “It was sports and student council that kept me going to school everyday,” I find that comment sad. If sports and music are necessary, why have phys. ed. and music times been diminished in regular hours? There is an old aboriginal prayer that says: “Great spirit grant that I may judge no man until I have walked two moon in his moccasins.” That says it all.
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Thursday, January 17, 2013 • 9
Teacher volunteering should be recognized To the Editor, In a recent issue of The Standard, and indeed throughout our print, radio and television media, there is recognition given to people who have given of themselves through volunteer work within our communities. This recognition is something which is justly deserved and laudable. Seldom, however, is there any recognition, nor if current public sentiment is anything to go by, even an understanding that the extracurricular activities of teachers within the public education system are voluntary activities. In fact, rather than praising the likes of Charles White, who, over a period of 30 odd years, spent quite literally thousands of hours of time voluntarily leading bands and choirs, or my mentor, Ron Pither, who spent thousands of hours coaching sports and taking students on international tours, the government, and many in the pub-
lic, have come to expect that this is part of the contractual obligation of teachers. In fact, it is not. One of the great strengths of our society, and our public school system, has been the willingness of people to voluntarily do things which in other societies are paid-for services. Through the imposition of a contract on public school teachers in this province, the government has painted teachers of this province into a corner. One of the very few ways that teachers can protest against this contravention of their right to bargain is through the withdrawal of their voluntary activities. I am finding it rather ironic that while we praise other members of our society for their volunteerism, the public pillories teachers who have in many, many instances volunteered more hours than those who are celebrated. For those in the profession, it has been clear from the start of these negotiations that they were not pri-
marily about money. In fact huge concessions including a wage freeze were agreed upon by the unions at the beginning of negotiations. The bill brought forward and the contract imposed, are much more about power and control. It is my great concern that this action will bring about a significant degradation of our public school system making it extremely vulnerable to the attacks of a future government. It was demonstrated in the ‘90s that politicians of the Mike Harris, Tim Hudak, Stephen Harper bent would like nothing better than to privatize much of our school system. This would reduce what has been recognized as amongst the best public school systems in the world to the level of that in the U.S., presently seen as one of the worst public school systems in the industrialized world. Gord Humphrey Port Perry
Fill and trucks a headache for North Durham To the Editor, The heavy truck problem is not just a downtown Uxbridge problem. The fill problem is not just a Scugog problem. Yes, I would like to see all the trucks removed from downtown Uxbridge, but dumping them on Goodwood Rd. only endangers other lives. I know what it feels like to have a double-axle truck fling around the corner near The Roxy as I try to cross the street. I know what it feels like at Coppins Corners when heavy trucks run the red lights and I’m waiting to make a left turn onto Brock Rd. to get to work. Making Goodwood Rd. a by-pass and shoving all the heavy trucks there might seem to solve the problem in downtown Uxbridge, but Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast states, “Using Goodwood Rd. as a by-pass has created serious problems for five subdivisions and area residents.” It will be even worse with 200 truckloads of fill 12 hours per day, Monday to Friday, and seven hours on Saturday, rumbling to Greenbank Airport. If approved,
the 200 will increase to 400 truckloads of fill after March 4, 2013 for approximately three years (www.scugog.ca, Greenbank Airway Commercial Fill Agreement). The Earthworx site on Lakeridge, which was closed down by the Ontario Court because of contaminated soil, will re-open once it meets The Ministry of Environment requirements. Who else’s trucks will join the lucrative fill re-location market and add to traffic on Goodwood Rd.? How will our drinking water be affected? When we know the answer, it will be too late. We will know our health was sold for $50 per truck load of fill. Is the future of this beautiful part of the Oakridges Moraine to become one large by-pass to dumpsites for other peoples’ unwanted dirt? 1. Take the Goodwood Rd. by-pass signs down. 2. Formulate a more equitable regional solution for heavy truck transportation. H. W. Miller Uxbridge
The bum’s rush The longer the winter drags on the more repulsed I am by my dog’s social habits. Not the butt sniffing. That goes on all year long and it makes sense to me. I can even imagine the words in the thought bubble above each dog’s head. Although we masquerade behind sophisticated labels, stripped down we humans are every bit as base as our canine counterparts. Consider Blood Concept, a line of four primal fragrances - O, A, B and AB - by Giovanni Castelli and Antonio Zuddas that celebrates ‘the vivid and fascinating liquid that flows in our veins.’ Or Sécrétions Magnifiques (iodized accord, adrenalin accord, blood accord, milk accord, orris, coconut, sandalwood and opoponax) by Etat Libre d’Orange in Paris. Myself, I prefer Fantasy by Britney Spears and Fame by Lady Gaga, but that’s a different kind of subversion. The point is, for better or for worse, we are often identified by - or at least associated with - a particular scent. Patchouli instantly brings to mind my best friend Judy, who wore the attar defiantly until she passed away at 32. There is a kind of soap used in the odd public washroom that takes me back instantly to my Grandpa and the time he took me to the CNE when I was a small child. These fragrances conjure up
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ETFO tactics inconvenient to families The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has ruled that the planned one-day protest by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario Friday, January 11, would be deemed an illegal strike. Given the time constraints the Labour Relations Board was working with, its decision was not handed down until the wee hours of Friday morning. By that time, most families had assumed schools would be closed and had taken the advice of affected school boards to keep their children at home or with caregivers. The actions of Sam Hammond and the union leadership still resulted in disruption and inconvenience. The tactics by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) have inconvenienced hundreds of thousands of students, their parents and families. In my view, the ETFO has also placed undue stress on its own teachers and all members of the school community. Although the Federation complied with the Labour Board’s decision, this was too late for students in many communities who missed class because of the threatened strike. In my view, the forum for the ETFO to continue its fight with the McGuinty government is in the courts and not in the classrooms of Ontario. I know first-hand how stressful this kind of conflict is for teachers, students and families. New Report Charts Course for Elder Care in Ontario With the number of Ontarians over 65 expected to double in the next 20 years, Ontario needs the very best advice on meeting the needs of an aging population. Last week, an important study on caring for older Ontarians was tabled. In reference to the aging population, the document said, in part, that “If left unaddressed, our demographic challenge could bankrupt the province.” Recommendations from the report entitled Living Longer, Living Well cover health and wellness, social services, and community living. One of the approximately 45 recommendations called for improved funding to support house calls by primary care providers. The report recommended that core training in geriatrics be provided for Ontario physicians, nurses, and all other relevant health and social care providers. The promotion of healthy aging through physical activity, volunteer work, continuous learning and meaningful employment was also highlighted in the report. The recommendations are available on-line at www.health.gov.on.ca.
Just Write! warm and pleasant memories that make my tail wag furiously. Others send me scampering. (In the same office, I worked with a gentleman who eschewed bathing and a woman who had an absolute aversion to oral hygiene. I will never forget either of my superiors and I think of them whenever I find myself without access to a shower or a toothbrush.) Whether we are trying to disguise our unique aroma or reveal it - Napoleon Bonaparte is said to have written to Josephine, “Home in three days. Don’t bathe!” - smell is our most provocative sense, allowing us to distinguish strangers from the ones we know and love with our olfactory bulb. Lacking pretense (and opposable thumbs) dogs simply cut to the chase and go for the stinkiest identifier around. So I can understand Max’s nose-to-tail greetings - even admire them - because there is a living, breathing thing at the other end. It’s the snout-in-the-stained-snow behaviour I just can’t abide. Every two or three inches I have to stop while Max buries his face up to his eyeballs. I’m sure he knows who it was, but it doesn’t make it any more charming for me when I drag his face out. Even his coveted Wubba or beloved ball are insuffi-
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cient enticements when there are so many golden calling cards to be addressed. What is perhaps most disturbing is the sheer volume of urine that we city folks - and our dogs - traipse around in daily. It is an urban reality that only becomes evident when there are a few inches of snow on the ground. The sidewalk is pockmarked and the park - which appears to be an uninterrupted and inviting field of green during the temperate months - is now a solid sea of yellow. It is impossible to make the round trip unscathed and I can only imagine the horrors that cling to the tufts of fur between Max’s pads. His feet are Swiffer dusters and the city is one giant lavatory and, upon our return home, I am not sure which is worse: the sight of my dog walking across my Persian carpets on his outdoor feet or watching him leisurely lick one feculent paw after another as he reacquaints himself with old friends.
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Time to butt out as National Non-Smoking Week begins Durham Region Health Department is celebrating National Non-Smoking Week from Jan. 20 to 26 by reminding residents that it’s never too late to quit smoking. National Non-Smoking Week has been celebrated across Canada for more than 30 years and is held annually to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use. Tobacco is responsible for more than 37,000 deaths every year in Canada, with 13,000 of those deaths occurring in Ontario. According to a 2011 Health Department survey, 16 per cent of Durham residents are current smokers and more than half of these people are considering quitting or planning to quit within the next six months. “Quitting smoking is challenging,” explained Shelley Simic, a public health nurse with the Health Department. “We want people to know that they have options to help them quit and we can help. The new year is often a time when people focus on their health. National Non-Smoking Week is a perfect time to consider improving one’s health by quitting smoking. “There are many health benefits to quitting smoking,” added Ms. Simic. “Within 20 minutes of your last cigarette, your blood pressure decreases and your pulse rate returns to normal. After four days, your lung ca-
pacity increases and after one year your risk of a heart attack is cut in half.” “Tobacco use is one of the leading causes of preventable death and disease in Ontario and quitting smoking is one of the best steps a person can take to improve their health,” said Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Medical Officer of Health. “We encourage smokers to talk to their healthcare provider about strategies that can help them quit smoking.” For more information on quitting smoking, tobacco-use prevention and protection from exposure to second-hand smoke, please call Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729, or visit durham.ca/tobacco. Help available for smokers looking to quit Smokers from across Ontario have the opportunity to enroll in the STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) program and receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) free of charge to help them in their attempt to quit smoking. For many smokers the cost of nicotine replacement products can be a barrier to quitting. The STOP program provides five weeks of free NRT, a practical support for alleviation of nicotine withdrawal symptoms which has been shown to be effective to help people
quit smoking. Individuals interested in participating in the STOP program may do so by attending a STOP workshop in Whitby on Jan. 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To find out if you are eligible to participate and to register for the workshop, call Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729. The STOP Program is conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care as part of the province’s Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy. In addition to providing NRT, the STOP Program will offer educational material to encourage program participants to make broader changes that can improve their overall health. Often smoking does not occur in isolation, but rather accompanies other risk factors for disease, such as poor nutrition and lack of physical activity. CAMH is Canada’s leading addiction and mental health teaching hospital. Integrating clinical care, scientific research, education, policy development and health promotion, CAMH transforms the lives of people impacted by mental health and addiction issues.
Draft an inspiring future with new program at Durham College From model homes to skyscrapers, building designs can thrill and inspire. It takes a creative and industrious mind to be able to develop a structure from concept to construction. Beginning this September, Durham College will challenge individuals with that mindset with two of its newest programs: Architectural Technician and Architectural Technology. The two-year Architectural Technician program involves preparing designs, construction drawings and specifications for a variety of building types. Students can express their creative and analytical sides with freehand sketching, site planning and technical communications while discovering the history of architecture renovation and restoration. The program focuses on sustainable
design, especially important in today’s increasingly eco-friendly architectural field, enabling students to gain the skills necessary to succeed. In addition, the program’s courses allow students to use state-of-the-art computer-aided software, giving them an edge in the workplace. Graduates will be ready to hit the ground running as an entry-level technician in a number of settings including construction and engineering firms, real estate, facilities management and many more. Gaining an in-depth understanding of building and construction technology, students in the three-year Architectural Technology program will focus on the commercial aspect of construction and renovation. Similar to the Architectural Technician program, the Architectural Tech-
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estimating, building specifications and structural and mechanical knowledge. Upon completion, graduates will be eligible to apply for additional industryrelevant certifications. Whether you’re fascinated by the ancient columns of Greece or modern-day office towers, Durham College has you covered with its new architectural programs. To register or for more information, please call 905-721-3000 or visit www.durhamcollege.ca/new.
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On Saturday, February 9 at 8 p.m., the music and life of the legendary Patsy Cline will be celebrated at the Town Hall 1873 Theatre in Port Perry, with a new touring show entitled ‘Patsy Cline: The 50th Anniversary Show,’ presented by Canadian producer/ musician Bill Culp. “This winter marks the 50th anniversary of Patsy’s final concert, and so I’ve created this special show to recognize her incredible talent. We will be performing this show all across Ontario over the next several months but are launching our 2013 touring season in Port Perry,” notes Culp. Patsy Cline’s unique vocal style took her to the top of the country and pop charts on numerous occasions in the late 1950s and early 1960s,
with Patsy’s classic hits including ‘Crazy,’ ‘Walking after Midnight,’ ‘I Fall to Pieces,’ ‘She’s Got You’ and ‘Sweet Dreams of You,’ before her tragic death in a plane crash on March 5, 1963. Most of all, music fans will always remember Patsy Cline’s amazing voice, which even today, remains the voice by which all female country singers must measure themselves. Mr. Culp is very excited about the caliber of talent he has assembled in the ‘Cline’ cast, especially the leading lady herself. Patsy Cline will be played by none other than Marie Bottrell, a true Canadian country music legend. She has had eighteen Top 40 hits on country radio, is a two-time CCMA Female Vocalist of the Year, an eight-time Juno nominee, and was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame last year, so you can’t get better than that. Simply put, she’s an amazing singer and actress. Regarding the new show
Marie Bottrell, as Patsy Cline, will be performing a tribute concert to the late singer in Port Perry SUBMITTED PHOTO next month. coming to Port Perry, Bottrell notes, “not only is it an honour to portray Patsy Cline, who is one of my musical heroes, it’s exciting to be appearing at an intimate venue like the
Town Hall 1873 Theatre. It really gives Patsy fans a chance to see and hear the show at its best.” Producer Bill Culp adds, “due to the intimate nature of the theatre, we highly recommend that people buy their tickets in advance for this show.” Culp commented on what audiences can expect from ‘Patsy Cline: The 50th Anniversary Show,’ “This is a family-oriented performance that is similar to Jersey Boys, as it mixes great music and comedy with a fascinating but true story. It’s a fully interactive show that will have the audience singing and clapping along, and I’m truly proud to be associated with such a talented cast and historically authentic show.” Tickets to see Marie Bottrell as Patsy Cline at the Town Hall 1873 Theatre in Port Perry are only $29, available by calling 905-985-8181 or visiting the theatre box office located at 302 Queen St., Port Perry. For more information, or to purchase tickets on-line, visit www. TownHall1873.ca.
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DRPS hosting web safety seminar Durham Regional Police is extending an invitation to the public to join them at a Parent-Police Coalition Team meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 23 to discuss issues surrounding Internet Safety and Cyber-bullying. The meeting will be held at Blair Ridge Public School gymnasium, 100 Blackfriar Ave., Whitby, from 7 to 9 p.m. Guest speakers will include Dan Hogan,
Substance Abuse/Violence Prevention Coordinator, Safe Schools, Durham District School Board and Constable Angela Sitaram, Elementary School Liaison Officer for Central West Division, Whitby. For any further information regarding this event, please contact Constable Angela Sitaram of the Central West Division Community Resource Unit at 1-888-5791520 ext. 1813.
GUIDING THE WAY: Port Perry resident Sean Madsen and new guide dog Sammy pose with the familiar Guide Dogs Canada donation box at Vos’ Independent Grocer. Mr. Madsen and Sammy were recently visited by Sue Hawkins of Guide Dogs Canada (not pictured) to check on Sammy’s progress as a new guide for Mr. Madsen. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
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Watch for signs of Alzheimer’s disease Who hasn’t joked about misplaced keys or a forgotten word being the onset of Alzheimer’s disease? Don’t kid yourself. Alzheimer’s disease is a serious condition that will affect 1.4 million Canadians within the next 20 years, more than double today’s figure. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. The term dementia generally refers to a group of brain disorders that are progressive and degenerative - and eventually fatal. It interferes with a person’s ability to remember, think and process information. The disease progresses differently in each person but will gradually make it increasingly difficult for a person to care for themselves and perform tasks or activities previously taken for granted. Dementia is not a normal part of aging. It can affect people as young as 40, but the risk doubles every five years after age 65. Some forms of dementia can be treated, even reversed. These forms result from medical conditions such as an infection or the side-effects of medication. But most types, including Alzheimer’s disease, are still incurable. A diagnosis doesn’t mean a person has to change their daily routine or stop working immediately. But diagnosis is essential for getting the right treatment and support which will help people live more fully longer and will allow families to plan for future needs. Top 10 signs of dementia According to a 2011 Alzheimer Society poll, 50 per cent of Canadian baby boomers identified memory loss as the only sign of Alzheimer’s disease, while a quarter couldn’t name any sign. Do you know the symptoms? Changes in behaviour and personality can also indicate the beginnings of the disease. Recognizing these signs is important for getting a diagnosis and to make the most of the available support and treatments: • Memory loss - forgetting recent events or difficulty retaining new information • Difficulty performing familiar tasks - preparing a meal or shopping • Language problems - finding the right words or using inappropriate words • Disorientation - getting lost on the way to work or being confused about the time of day • Poor or decreased judgment - neglecting personal hygiene or safety • Problems with abstract thinking - difficulty balancing a cheque book or not understanding what the numbers mean • Misplacing things - putting things in odd places like storing an iron in the fridge • Behavioural changes - sharp mood swings, from calm to tears to depression that are hard to explain • Personality changes - becoming unusually withdrawn, suspicious or anxious • Loss of initiative - withdrawing from friends and family and losing interest in activities If you’re concerned about dementia for yourself or someone you care about, there are many people who can help you, including your family and friends and community resources. Your local Alzheimer Society offers free counseling and many other services to help you live well with dementia now and throughout its progression. More information is available on-line at www.alzheimer.ca. - Courtesy of News Canada
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Local inventor seeks to undo truck decoupling troubles ANITA RICHARDSON The Standard
Eccentric, quick with a knowledgeable mind, humble, caring and one who accepts what life brings are all descriptive characteristics of Thomas Lemiere - and he’s also an inventor. You will see him driving around the area in his stretch 1987 Cadillac limousine that was once the ride in the movie Robocop. He is a modest person who has a vast understanding of herbal remedies. He can also tell you the quickest route across the country, as he has spent many hours behind the wheel of an 18-wheel transport truck delivering cargo cross-country and cross-border. As a hands-on driver, he understands the essence of pickup and delivery that most cannot
fathom. He has developed a simpler means by which a tractor-trailer rig can be decoupled. One aspect of tractortrailer operation that most of the general public does not see is the procedure of disconnecting the trailer from the tractor. Typically, a driver must first find their pin puller, which is commonly stored somewhere in the cab. Next, they must reach in between the trailer and the fender to hook the pin puller on the pin handle in order to release the trailer. Afterwards, the pin puller is returned to its storage space where it will likely rattle around and make noise for the entire trip. This process can be very trying - especially considering it may be done at night or in rain or snow. Lemiere has created a new tool for faster and easier decoupling of trac-
tor-trailers. This clever new invention allows for the quick and easy activation of the release pin tractor-trailer rigs. It eliminates the need for use of a separate pin puller because the invention permanently attaches to the pin handle. Also, the invention is easily installed with the add-on kit. The use of the Improved Truck Cab and Trailer De-Coupler provides a quick and effective means for decoupling tractor-trailer rigs without the use of a conventional pin puller. Patent pending, Tom anticipates the day his invention goes into mass production and becomes a standard piece of equipment on big rigs everywhere. For more information, please contact Ad-Gen, LLC at 1-800-860-0969 or visit http://www.adgen.com.
Local inventor Tom Lemiere is pictured with his Improved Truck Cab and Trailer De-Coupler, which is currently going through the patent process.
Residents ‘move’ to healthier lifestyles A number of North Durham residents are now on their way to improved health after participating in the 2012 Move Yourself to Better Health Contest. From Oct. 1 to Dec. 2, Durham Region Health Department held the contest to encourage increased physical activity throughout the Region, by challenging area residents to track their physical activity for two consecutive weeks for a chance to win great prizes. At a ceremony held recently at the Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters in Whitby, a number of residents from across Durham Region attended to receive their prizes for participating in the contest. Winners were selected by random draw. Schools in the City of Oshawa, City of Pickering and Municipality of Clarington were also recognized for encouraging their students to partici-
pate in the contest. Local prize winners include, from the Township of Brock, Harrison Parker, Tonia Parker and Zoe Hutchins and, from the Township of Uxbridge, Megan McRae. Prizes included family passes to an Oshawa Generals game, certificates for local restaurants/entertainment, and memberships or passes for municipal recreation centres. The schools recognized for encouraging their students to participate in the contest include, from the City of Pickering: Sir John A. MacDonald Public School; from the City of Oshawa: Athabasca Public School, Glen Street Public School, Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School and Sunset Heights Public School; and, from the Municipality of Clarington: Four Winds Montessori School. Research has shown that regular physical activ-
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MoJacks face off with alumni in support of PPHF DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
The Port Perry MoJacks teamed up with their alumni from the Scugog Hockey League to raise over $6,000 for the Port Perry Hospital Foundation, in a special charity exhibition game at Scugog Arena on Saturday, Jan. 12. The second annual game featured players that have suited up for the team throughout its 40-year history squaring off against the current edition of the team. A back-and-forth first period saw the current MoJacks emerge with a slim 4-3 lead over the alumni before a jammed packed audience at Scugog Arena. The current MoJacks would turn the tide in the second period as they surged to an 8-4 lead. The third period saw much more offensive action as the current MoJacks ended the night by doubling up the alumni by a final score of 14-7. The game was a welcome break for the team after a disastrous showing on Friday (Jan. 11) night in Keswick against the Georgina Ice. The MoJacks started the evening by racing out to a 4-0 lead after the first period of play. Brody Anderson started the scoring with the first goal of his junior hockey career, assisted by Matt Murray just over a minute into the action. The MoJacks would then fire three powerplay goals into the Georgina net as Murray, Matt Paul and Lee Taylor all lit the
lamp for Port Perry. However, the Ice would freeze the MoJacks out from that point on, scoring three goals in the middle stanza to draw to within a goal. The third period saw the Ice continue to dominate the action as they netted another three goals to notch a come-frombehind victory by a final score of 6-4. Sunday (Jan. 13) night, the MoJacks were looking to turn things around when the Little Britain Merchants paid a visit to Scugog Arena. Paul opened the scoring with a powerplay goal just over eight minutes into the action, with assists credited to Logan Evans and Kyler Challis. Cam Palmer would reply for the Merchants just over four minutes later, and after 20 minutes of play the score sat tied 1-1. A powerplay goal from Matt Johnston gave the MoJacks a 2-1 lead just over one minute into the middle frame, with Paul and Evans picking up assists on the play. Just past the midway point of the second, Brodie Myers, appearing in his first game since being sidelined with an injury on Nov. 30, netted his seventh goal of the campaign to boost the MoJacks to a 3-1 lead. Evans and Challis drew assists on the play. The Merchants would keep coming, however, and just over three minutes later, Mitch Berzins scored for Little Britain to bring the visitors to within a goal. That would be as close
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PAST AND PRESENT: (Top) Alumni captain Mike Adam looks on as GM Murray Parliament presents captain Matt Paul with the Investors Group Cup after the current MoJacks prevailed in the annual fundraiser game. (Bottom) The MoJacks alumni team featured players from every decade of the team’s DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard 40 year existence.
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The Uxbridge Bruins split their weekend series with the Clarington Eagles as the COJHL regular season continues to wind to a close. After posting a 3-1 win before more than 350 raucous fans at Uxrena on Friday, Jan. 11, the Bruins fell by a score of 5-2 in the rematch on Sunday night in Bowmanville. Throughout the first pe-
riod on Friday night, the line of ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Douitsis, Patrick Morgan and Mike Ramsey were moving the puck extremely well in the offensive zone, but were unable to beat Clarington’s defence. At the other end of the ice, the Bruins were buoyed by excellent penalty killing efforts from Tim ‘Honey Badger’ Bierema, Mike Spataro and Carter Vahey as the first period came to a close with the two sides dead-
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locked at 0-0. The Eagles came out in the second period pressing for a goal, but Bruins goalie Branden Francey made several sensational saves to keep the Eagles’ offence grounded. Keegan Cairns got the Bruins on the scoreboard with just over 11 minutes to play in the second when he wrapped around the net after picking up a rebound from Justin Bean’s shot. Andy Liboiron also added an assist on the play. Although Blane Gaudon would tie the game just over five minutes later, the Bruins quickly responded. Just 40 seconds after the Eagles tied the game, Shane Smith fought off a check in front on the net to tip the puck past Clarington netminder Brandon Green to give Uxbridge a 2-1 lead after 40 minutes of play. Douitsis and Spataro assisted on the go-ahead goal. There was a tense tone to the action as the third period opened, with both sides bringing intense energy to the ice. After two late Eagles
THREE’S A CROWD: Bruins defencemen Justin Bean (left) and Andy Liboiron aid goaltender Branden Francey in denying this shot on goal from Clarington’s Brad Down during Uxbridge’s 3-1 win on Friday, Jan. 11. The Bruins will travel to Scugog Arena on Sunday, Jan. 20 to tangle with the Port Perry MoJacks at 6:30 p.m. DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard penalties, Morgan would put the game away with a powerplay goal with just under four minutes to play when he finished off some great puck movement between Bean and Jarett Smith. Despite a late push from the Eagles, Uxbridge would pick up a hard fought 3-1 victory. The close fought nature of the game was exactly what Bruins Head Coach Dan West expects at this point of the season.
“Every team in the league is in a tight race so games are going to look like this down the stretch,” West told The Standard. “I thought we were prepared coming into the game, and our powerplay ultimately got the opportunity it needed to put the game away.” However, on Sunday, Jan. 13, the Eagles would get their revenge, posting a 5-2 win over Uxbridge. First period goals from Dan Michel and Gaudon
pushed the Eagles to a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes of play. Just over two minutes into the second period, Douitsis drew the Bruins to within a goal, assisted by Morgan and Callum Lynch. Douitsis’ second tally of the night would tie the game at 2-2 just over six minutes into the third period as Morgan and Cairns drew assists on the play. That would ultimately be as close as the Bruins would get though, as Clarington reeled off three unanswered goals to win by a final score of 5-2. Loose Pucks: - This weekend, the Bruins entertain the Georgina Ice at Uxrena on Friday, Jan. 18 at 7:45 p.m. - On Sunday, Jan. 20, the last round in ‘The Battle of North Durham’ for this season unfolds at Scugog Arena at 6:30 p.m. as the Bruins square off against the Port Perry MoJacks.
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Scots invade for Strathcona Cup Bantam Stars The Scots are coming! The Scots are coming! Ever since 1903, Canadian and Scottish curlers have met every five years to play for a cup donated originally by Lord Strathcona in a Canada versus Scotland contest. Bob Timbers of Uxbridge thinks it may be the oldest trophy in curling. Over the years, Canadian curlers have won it eleven times, the Scots ten. The current invasion has brought forty five curlers over from the land of the heather. On Sunday morning (January 20), they will be piped in at Uxbridge Curling Club to play against local rinks skipped by Bruce Jefferson and Scott Buncombe of Uxbridge, Garnet Warriner of Port Perry and Larry Farrell of Beaverton. After four games and lunch the visitors will board a bus to take on another Canadian contingent at the Whitby Curling Club. Scottish rinks are visiting Ontario, the Maritimes and there are five visiting teams playing in western Canada. The trophy was donated by Donald Alexander Smith of Mount Royal and Glencoe who came to Canada to work as a clerk in the Hudson’s Bay Company. Elevated to the peerage in 1897, he became governor of the company and a prime
promoter of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Blackstock and allies invade Port Perry In two draws of three six-end games, 64 curlers from Cartwright, with contributions from Bally Duff, Pontypool and points beyond, played the annual Fletcher Bonspiel on Port Perry ice. Keeping a three decade community tradition alive, they honoured the man who brought artificial ice to Blackstock, the late Bob Fletcher. Winning all three games, Dale Van Camp‘s rink of Paul Griffin, Bill Cornish and Fraser Gibson had an impressive total of more than fifty points on the day! Winning the second draw, Fred Layton’s team was second overall. Ron Vivian’s team was third. Draw master Ron Whitbread noted that the fourth team was all Van Camp’s: Dale, Aileen, Michel and Janet. Deloitte Super League Action Resumes To start the second schedule Don Beaton’s Gus Brown Pontiac met Bill Kennedy’s Renovations crew, each boast-
ing a three game winning streak. Kennedy was up two after two ends. Beaton scored two in the third end and one in the fourth. Kennedy tied it in the fifth. In the sixth, Beaton counted three. Kennedy’s reply of one in the seventh wasn’t enough. Beaton won 6-4. Susan Duivestyn skipped for Jay St. John’s Allen’s Siding against Wilf Rapp and Lake Scugog Lumber. Allen’s Siding led 6-3 after six. Rapp scored two in the seventh. Fast forward to the last end: Rapp sat shot. Sue Duivestyn called for a double wick, tap back raise and made it to score one for a 7-5 win. Rob Steele’s Last Rock team played Sue McKnight’s Lindsay Kia. After four ends it was 6-1 for McKnight. Steele got a single in the fifth and stole two in the sixth end for a glimmer at the end of the tunnel. But Last Rock’s recent skid continued as McKnight scored a single in the seventh and ran Steele out of rocks in the eighth for a 7-4 win. In a surprise ending, Ralph Fairman’s Pineridge Impress won 7-5 over Brian Van Camp’s HUB International. Van Camp needed a draw for a win but, on a path that had offered curl all night, his rock ran straight. Fairman stole a win with deuces in ends
seven and eight. Earlier, in a make-up game of two top Super League teams, Sue McKnight’s Uxbridge rink enjoyed a two point edge after five ends. Kelly Evans hoped for a comeback. When she gave up four in the sixth, they shook hands. McKnight tops the standings at 7-3. Ontario Jr playoff finalists Ontario’s best Junior curlers competed recently in OCA Pepsi Junior finals in London. After women’s round robin Manotick’s Jamie Sinclair and KW Granite’s Caitlin Romaine rink were 6-1. Jestyn Murphy’s Missisauga was 5-2. In the Men’s Aaron Squires of St. Thomas was 6-1. Dixie’s Conor Joudry was 4-3, Annandale’s Ben Bevan was 3-4. Squires won the men’s and Manotick’s Sinclair the women’s. Powell and Howsam are First Schedule winners Mark Howsam skipped Paul Travers, Dan Adamson and Jake Haak to victory in Monday night Men’s League play.Clive Powell’s team of Martin Buschbeck, Jacob Lamb and Henk Klei was tops in the Wednesday night first schedule. Sharing some good news, the league reports that Jacob Lamb is home and in recovery mode with best wishes from all club members.
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In their final game of the Lakeshore League season, the Reybroek Barristers Uxbridge Stars Bantams squared off against the Port Perry Predators on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Uxrena. The Predators came into this ‘Battle of North Durham’ looking for revenge after the Stars took the first meeting of the year between the two clubs by a score of 4-2 on Dec. 10 at Scugog Arena. Tyler Orschel opened the scoring for Uxbridge when he jammed in a loose puck almost four minutes into the action. Zach Urquhart and Jakob Hurley added assists on the play. Urquhart benefitted from a fortunate bounce near the midway point of the first period, when his shot bounced off the leg of a Predator defenceman and into the net to give the Stars a 2-0 lead. Predators goalie Quinton Hudgins would rebound from the miscue. And, as the first period wore on, he
made several sensational saves with the Stars on the powerplay to keep the Uxbridge offence at bay as the first period drew to a close. The second period opened with great back and forth action with both sides netting excellent scoring chances. However, the second period would end with the score still 2-0 in favour of the Stars, as Uxbridge netminder John Reybroek made a number of timely saves to keep the Predators off the scoreboard. Fantastic fore checking from the Predators gave Port Perry some solid scoring chances early in the third period, but the Uxbridge defence kept them from finding the back of the net. With just over seven minutes remaining, Urquhart added his second goal of the evening when his long shot trickled over the goal line to lift the Stars to a 3-0 lead. Despite a late push from the Predators, Reybroek would shut the door on their scoring chances en route to a 3-0 shut out victory for Uxbridge.
Uxbridge Midgets take Lakeshore title DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
Just days after clinching the Lakeshore League regular season championship, the Dial Tone Communications Uxbridge Stars Midget team will be looking to build on an impressive 2012-13 hockey season with a Silver Stick International championship this weekend. The Stars will hit the ice in Sarnia from Friday, Jan. 18 until Sunday, Jan. 20 to do battle with teams from across North America. The team closed out the Lakeshore League season on a tear, winning their last six games, dating back to a 5-1 win over the Clarington Toros on Dec. 22. The Stars finished up the season with a busy week as they hit the ice three times. On Monday, Jan. 7, the Stars squared off against the Lindsay Jr, Muskies, skating to a 2-0 win. The Port Perry Predators paid a visit to Uxrena on Thursday, Jan. 10, and the Stars prevailed by a score of 5-1 in this ‘Battle of North Durham.’ Liam Blais led the way offensively for the Stars
netting a hat trick and an assist. Eric Schell added a goal and an assist while Todd Winder rounded out Uxbridge’s goal scorers. Port Perry goalie Jeff McFadden was once again his team’s MVP, and kept the Predators in the game, making several sensational saves for the visitors. On Saturday, Jan. 12, the Stars closed out the Lakeshore League season by hosting the Cobourg Cougars needing a win to move past the Quinte West Hawks into first place. Northover was magnificent between the pipes for Uxbridge as he picked up his sixth shutout of the season in a 4-0 Stars victory. Winder notched two goals in the winning effort while Braeden Whitehead and Keegan McCarthy chipped in with singles. The Stars will have little time to rest after returning home from the Silver Stick as they host Whitby in Game 1 of their OMHA Playdown series on Monday, Jan. 21, at Uxrena, with the action getting underway at 7 p.m. Game 2 is set for Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7:45 p.m. in Uxbridge.
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Winter is such a long quiet, peaceful time here in the country, a time to refresh and rejuvenate. This Saturday, January 19 is the Annual Sunderland Historical Society Annual meeting at the Sunderland Town Hall, from 1 to 3 p.m. Hessel Page is giving a presentation on his trip to Ireland. This will bring back many memories for those who originated from there or who have travelled there. For others this will be so very interesting to see and hear about. Harry and
Susan Nixon will bring along their most recent pictures form their trip there, as well. In a community like ours, volunteering is the ‘power’ that makes most everything happen. So to keep active this winter, consider volunteering - say for instance, at our school, or arena etc. I spend a ‘blissful’ time every Monday at our school with the wee ones and I am totally enthralled by the expressions and the talents of our children the time spent is worth
every moment. If you are in the mood, the Legion has something going on pretty well every day, and our arena is a ‘hub bub’ of activity. Coming up before we know it is the 56th Annual Sunderland Lions Music Festival, running February 10 to 22. Young musicians from all over the area including Scugog, Port Perry and Brock, will enchant us with their musical talents. St. Andrew’s United Church has regular services Sunday mornings
at 10:45 a.m., with Sunday School on the second Sunday of every month. St. James United Church in Vroomanton has their regular services at 9:30 a.m. Anyone with news, please give me a ‘buzz’ at 705-357-3327. A quote for this time of year: “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” - Edith Sitwell
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Not too late to get flu vaccine: Region Durham Region Health Department is encouraging area residents to get their flu shot if they have not done so already, due to the high levels of flu activity currently circulating throughout the community. “There has been a higher than usual number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases, and more patients with flulike symptoms visiting physicians’ offices and hospital emergency rooms across the province than in previous years,” said Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Medical Officer of Health. “There has also been an increase in the number of respiratory infection outbreaks in longterm care facilities this flu season. ”The flu shot is considered the most effective way to prevent spreading the flu where you work, live and play,” Dr. Kyle added. “The best time to get immunized against the flu is October through to December, but it is never too late to be immunized anytime during the flu season.” The flu, also known as influenza, is a highly contagious, acute respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. These viruses can be easily spread to anyone at any age and is much worse than a common cold. Getting sick with the flu can lead to complications such as pneumonia, hospitalization and even death. The flu shot is available free of charge to anyone sixmonths and older.
It takes about two weeks after receiving the flu shot for your body to build protection against the flu and protection can last up to one year. “A yearly flu shot is needed to help provide protection against the different flu strains that could circulate each season,” explained Dr. Kyle. “The flu strain circulating this season has been known to cause more severe illness and this year’s flu vaccine is well matched to this strain. Getting your flu shot not only provides you with protection against the flu, but also your loved ones and those around you who may be more vulnerable to complications from the flu.” If you become sick with the flu, there are many ways to prevent spreading illness to others such as washing your hands thoroughly and often, coughing or sneezing into your sleeve, cleaning commonly used surfaces and staying home when sick. Free flu shots are still widely available and can be obtained from health care provider offices and walkin clinics, as well as some pharmacies and workplaces. The Health Department has two by-appointment flu clinics scheduled for January 22 and 28. For more information about the flu, the flu shot or to make an appointment at a Health Department clinic, visit www.durham.ca/flu or call Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729.
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HIDE AND SEEK by Leonard Gravis ACROSS 1 Alliance of nations 5 Aromatic salves 10 Cause of some headscratching 14 Apple’s apple, e.g. 15 George who was a woman 16 Fly in the ointment, e.g. 17 Almond or eggshell 18 “Our Gang” gal 19 “Diff’rent Strokes” actress Plato 20 Popular seek-and-find series 23 Weight lifter’s pride, slangily 24 Word before “Go!” 25 Holes in the head? 27 Barefoot 32 Suffix with “million” 33 You can spend it in Romania 34 Canonized figure 36 They might be pitched on a field 39 What a senator must take 41 A bib catches this 43 In a superior position to 44 Confirmation 46 French philosopher Georges 48 “Rosemary’s Baby” author Levin 49 Measure of length 51 Having a sophisticated charm 53 Grazing place 56 Chowed down 57 Lilly of pharmaceuticals 58 Sci-fi series featuring Will Robinson 64 Christmas drinks 66 Horseshoe-shaped lab item 67 Body of a boat 68 Blue jack 69 “The ___ mightier than the sword” 70 Amor’s Greek counterpart
To solve a Sudoku puzzle every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: Each of the nine vertical columns, Each of the nine horizontal rows, Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember no number can occur more than one in any row; column or box.
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hallucinogen 11 Without the defendant present 12 Vessel tapered at both ends 13 “Great Caesar’s ghost!” 21 Aquatic shockers 22 “ and step ___!” 26 Compound used as fertilizer 27 Feed for hogs 28 “Now ___ this!” 29 “Groovy!” 30 Collective letter salutation 31 Cafeteria worker’s headwear 35 Barreled 37 “90210” actress Spelling 38 Box with a partner 40 Holler partner
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Life is pretty topsy turby these days. As soon as you think you have things under control, you are forced to make changes. You need greater freedom “to do your own thing” in a relationship. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): People or circumstances, from the past, can reappear forcing you to settle unfinished business. Confronting the past is both cleansing and healing. A sick relative may need your assistance. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): As your own personal hopes and wishes go through a process of change, you are discovering that new lifestyles are entirely possible and that you can achieve seemingly impossible goals. CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you are unhappy with your current job, look for one that better suits your personal interests. No longer willing to put up with restrictions in the workplace, why not start your own business? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take practical steps to understand new age ideas or go back to school as a teacher or student. Accept a teaching position in another country and learn all about the local culture. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be prepared for ups and downs in joint finances. A partner’s financial status could change. Their business could take off or they can receive an unexpected windfall, but financial setbacks are also a possibility.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is a period of change and readjustment in even the best of relationships, but a secure partnership will withstand the storms of this cycle. Be open to others’ differences and respect their point of view. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In a work situation, you will want to free of someone else’s excessive demands and will revolt against any duties or obligations you consider to be too oppressive. Investigate holistic healing methods. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pursue recreational interests or try out a daring new hobby. Make choices about what should stay in your life and what should go. Some parents will have to deal with a child’s rebellion. Avoid speculation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Break free of old patterns and habits and sever ties with the past. Deal with any unresolved tensions immediately. You could either repair or redecorate your current home or move to a new location. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your perspective is going through a process of change and your knowledge is increasing. You are learning to communicate in new and different ways. Good time to upgrade your skill level. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some Pisceans will change jobs, while others will tire of the nine to five routine and start their own businesses. Your economic situation is changing, forcing you to be flexible on all matters having to do with finances.
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Passed away at Mt. Siani Hospital Toronto on Saturday January 12th, 2013 at the age of 70. Dearly loved wife of Victor Marcus. Fondly remembered by her nieces Heather, Gail, Sylvia and Loraine, and her nephews Andy, Gary, Cliff and their families. Mary always remembered by her many friends. Visitation at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby (905655-3662) from 12:00 Noon Saturday January 19th until time of Memorial service to follow in the Barnes Chapel Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. In memory of Mary, memorial donations to Lupus Canada would be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to www. barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com
ELDER, Janet Hamilton
Peacefully, on January 1, 2013, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 85. Janet (nee Miller) of Fenelon Falls, beloved wife of the late Robert Elder. Loving mother of Sandra and her husband Robert Carrier of Little Britain, and Ken Elder of St. Thomas. Loved grandmother of Lindsey, Katrina, Robinson, Mitchell, Clarissa, Tina Andrew, Daniel, and predeceased by Ben. Janet will be missed by her sister Jean Miller of Fenelon Falls and her brother Bill Miller and his wife Ruth and their family of Larkhall, Scotland. A Service to Celebrate the life of Janet Elder will be held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fenelon Falls on Saturday, April 6th at 2 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fenelon Falls. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
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CAUDLE, Peter Sterling
After a courageous battle with cancer, at his home in Port Perry on Sunday, January 13, 2013, at age 70. Peter Caudle, beloved husband of Mary (nee Mazur). Cherished father of Darren and his wife Grace of Enniskillen, Kim and her husband Robert Grant of Marcy, New York, and John of Port Perry. Loved grandfather of Matthew, Kaitlyn, Brianna, Cameron, Connor, Paige, and Piper. The family of Peter Caudle will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Monday, January 21st from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Michelle Hoffman officiating, followed by a Reception in the Heritage Room of the funeral home. Private interment Durham Cemetery, Durham, Ontario. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. Memories and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome.com
HARGRAVES, Barbara Anne
After a courageous battle, on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 82. Barb (nee Kirby), beloved wife of Charles Hargraves of Port Perry and formerly of Bancroft. Loved mother of Steven and his wife Debbie of Port Perry, Charles and his wife Julie of Whitevale, and Tia and her husband Paul Scriver of Newcastle. Loving grandmother of Arron, Matthew, Corey, Laura, Amy, Kathryn, Zach, and Josh and great grandmother of Daylen, Anna and Lacie. Predeceased by her brother Dick Kirby. The family of Barb Hargraves will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905985-2171) on Friday, January 18th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 19th at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Don Willmer officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Parkinson Society or to the Humane Society. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
IN MEMORIAM OKE, Elizabeth A.
Peacefully, on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 91. Beth (nee McQuade), beloved wife of the late Roger Oke (1975) of Port Perry. Loving mother of Wayne Oke (Connie) and Barry Oke (Sharron). Loved by her grandchildren Michael Oke (Shereen), Jeff Oke (Rachel), Tracey Fry (Seth) and Kim Oke (Andy), her 11 great grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews. Dear sister of Leah Kerr and Warren McQuade and she was predeceased by her brother Stewart McQuade and her sisters Norma Gay and Audrey Plain. Beth will be greatly missed by her special friends Dorothy Imperial and Joan Bagg. The family of Beth Oke will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Saturday, January 12th from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Reverend Don Willmer officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Memories and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com
IN MEMORIAM DOUGLAS ALLAN DEMPSEY In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away January 12, 2010. Each morning when we awake We know that you are gone And no one knows the heartache As we try to carry on Our hearts still ache with sadness And many tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one will ever know Our thoughts are always with you Your place no one can fill In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still If tears could make a staircase And heartaches make a lane We’d walk the path to Heaven And bring you home again We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again Forever loved and always in our hearts, Marjie, Deanna, Shantell, David and Nalani
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SHEEHEY, Don March 19, 1935 – January 14, 2011 In loving memory of a dear husband, dad, poppa and great poppa. Quietly today your memory we treasure Missing you always, forgetting you never Love Doreen and family
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Gord and Gabrielle Bray wish to thank all of the people who came on the bus trip to Karina Bray’s graduation recital at the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall at Wilfred Laurier University, Waterloo, this past Friday, January 11, 2013. We hope everyone enjoyed the Kerr’s coach bus ride - especially - the driver, Don; the dinner at East Side Mario’s in Waterloo; the reception afterwards; but especially Karina’s recital towards her Honours Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance degree. Thanks to Vos’ for the use of their parking lot. Karina was truly overwhelmed by the great number of people who attended, to hear and see her perform, for their support and encouragement that evening, as well as in the past. Karina wishes to add her many heartfelt thanks to ours! Thank you for helping us make this happen for Karina. Gord and Gabrielle
ROWEN CLAUDE KENNEDY January 29, 1962 – December 20, 2012 There is no way to measure our extreme gratitude and thanks to the many folks involved with Rowens’s health, welfare and compassion while he was battling a brain tumor. Our thanks also extends to the many church groups and individuals for their prayers and kind thoughts on Rowen’s behalf. Special thanks to Reverend Don Willmer, Prince Albert United Church and Wagg Funeral Home, Port Perry. The outstanding care from the following will not be forgotten: Dr. G. Mercer, Port Perry Medical Associates, along with Port Perry Nursing Home, medical teams and staff, Dr. Lino Durante, Port Hope, Ont., Dr. R.P. Stratford, Cobourg, Ont, Regency Manor Nursing Home, Port Hope, Ont., Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ont., Dr. F. Pirouzim and Odette Cancer Centre, Dr. A. Sakgal, Dr. Solomein, Dr. J.R. Perry, Madame D. Bilodeau, good work; making the liaison from Toronto to Port Perry very workable. Thanks to all concerned understanding our request for privacy at this time. Shirley, Owen Kennedy and family
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SCUGOG: A week from today (Jan. 24), a Scugog Island resident will be heading half a world away to represent Canada and the community on the ice. Special Olympics speedskating champion and Scugog resident William LeBlanc was named to the 2013 Canadian Special Olympics team for the winter games in PyeongChang, South Korea, which will be held from January 29 to February 6. The Canadian team leaves for the games next week. Final qualification for the 2013 national team was based on performance at
COJHL Standings GP W L OTL PTS Uxbridge 35 27 5 3 57 Lakefield 33 23 7 3 49 Clarington 34 16 14 4 36 Port Perry 34 16 15 3 35 Little Britain 33 10 21 2 22 Georgina 33 9 21 3 21 Results Uxbridge 3 @ Lakefield 2 SO Clarington 1 @ Uxbridge 3 Port Perry 4 @ Georgina 6 Clarington 3 @ Little Britain 1 Little Britain 2 @ Port Perry 3 Uxbridge 2 @ Clarington 5 Upcoming Games Wednesday, Jan. 16 7:30 p.m. Port Perry @ Clarington Friday, Jan. 18 7:45 p.m. Georgina @ Uxbridge Saturday, Jan, 19 7:30 p.m. Clarington @ Little Britain *in Lindsay Sunday, Jan. 20 6:30 p.m. Uxbridge @ Port Perry Friday, Jan. 25 7:45 p.m. Little Britain @ Uxbridge
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the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, held in St. Albert and Jasper, Alberta, where William took home four speedskating
“I’m already looking at what to get as souvenirs,” he said. According to Special Olympics Canada, the eightday competition will bring together nearly 3,300 athletes from as many as 120 countries to the South Korean mountain resort, and will include alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, figure skating, snowshoeing, speed skating and floor hockey. The Canadian team will be comprised of 141 athletes, coaches and mission staff. William is one of eight speedskaters representing Canada. More information is available at www.2013sopoc.org.
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medals - gold in 1000m, silver in 333m and two bronze in 777m and 500m. The winter games will mark more than eight years of speedskating for William, a sport that he says he got into after seeing it in action following a hockey practice. “I saw these skaters and it was just something that I wanted to do,” he said in a previous interview with The Standard. “The best part is being in the race, and being able to compete and make friends, too.” The trip itself will also be exciting, said William, who’s hoping to do some sightseeing during his time in South Korea.
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Scoring Leaders GP G A PTS PIM S. Sandercock GEO 33 26 25 51 38 Travis Brault LFD 33 19 31 50 30 Patrick Morgan UX 33 20 20 40 26 Nathan Larson LFD 33 19 21 40 54 Jordan Walsh LFD 33 20 19 39 14 Derek Manley LFD 29 14 25 39 97 Eric Oosting LFD 33 14 20 34 10 Justin Bean UX 35 7 24 31 30 Mike Ramsey UX 30 12 17 29 10 Eric Shewell LFD 31 7 22 29 122 Matt Paul PP 26 19 9 28 38 Matt Murray PP 21 15 13 28 10 Steve Douitsis UX 27 15 13 28 72 Logan Evans PP 29 17 10 27 60 Keegan Cairns UX 32 12 15 27 55 Kurtis Moore LB 33 11 15 26 8 Callum Lynch UX 34 5 21 26 34 Shane Smith UX 34 13 11 24 26 Mark Vasey LB 29 13 11 24 50 Matt Johnston PP 27 4 20 24 40 Brad Down CLA 34 8 16 24 41 Mitch Berzins LB 25 8 15 23 14 Brent Hambly CLA 27 16 6 22 2 Joey Vocino UX 31 13 8 21 24 Dylan Locke UX 34 8 13 21 12
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CURLERS HIT THE ICE: The men’s teams of the Uxbridge Curling Club took to the ice on Jan. 12 for the club’s annual T-Bone Bonspiel. The club will host the mixed Uxspiel bonspiel on Jan. 26. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
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