The Standard Decemeber 11th, 2014

Vol. 10 No. 50

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014

Community CHRISTMAS Food & Gift Drive

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Bonner Boys bite into Ribfest DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

HO! HO! HO!: Santa Claus paid a visit to Port Perry on Saturday, Dec. 6, when he was joined by a cavalcade of floats, during the annual Santa Claus Parade through the downtown core. The mild weather brought out children and adults of all ages to wave hello to Mr. Claus, and wish a Merry Christmas to BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard the Township. More photos on-line at www.TheStandardNewspaper.ca.

UXBRIDGE: The Bonner Boys made it official this week that the local group would be taking over organizing duties for the popular summertime Ribfest in 2015.

The event is scheduled to be held in Elgin Park from July 17 to 19, next year.

“We knew that the event was looking for support to allow the original organizer to be able to move on,” Bonner Boys member Bob Ferguson told The Standard. “We think that it has been a great event for the community, and we didn’t want to see it go by the wayside.”

Mr. Ferguson added that the event will have some new features as the Bonner Boys take over organization this summer, but won’t abandon what has made the event so successful in Elgin Park since its return to the community in 2012.

“The Bonner Boys are hoping to make Ribfest a bigger, and even better event for the Uxbridge community, and we’ve got some great ideas that we’re excited to share once everything we’re planning is finalized,” said Mr. Ferguson.

With several months to plan for the event this summer, the group is looking forward to continuing this annual event in Uxbridge.

“We’re all very excited to be taking Ribfest over, this is one event that the residents of Uxbridge and the surrounding area won’t want to miss,” added Mr. Ferguson.

For more details surrounding Ribfest 2015, please check upcoming editions of The Standard Newspaper.

Ex-councillor questioned over Scugog Island “party house” BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

SCUGOG: The ex-councillor for Scugog Island’s Ward 3 has found himself in hot water this week, after a neighbourhood dispute regarding an illegal “party house” was raised to Council.

On Monday, Dec. 8, numerous residents of Spring Blvd. made a deputation to the Township’s new Council. The community members requested that councillors investigate occurrences of vandalism and rowdy neighbours in their quiet lake side enclave.

According to Bob and Sandra Spies, who took the bench to spearhead the deputation, former councillor Jim Howard and wife Brenda, who own a home located at 162 Spring Blvd., have violated local by-laws which prohibit short-term rentals

and vacation homes.

“For the majority of the year, the home is rented out for periods of as little as two days and as long as one week,” said Mrs. Spies. “The property is also listed and advertised as a tourist resort business - this needs to be shut down in short order.”

The by-law violation is just the tip of the iceberg for this shoreline dispute, according to the couple. Excessive noise, vandalism, and harassment have brought the quiet street to a boiling point.

“The renters have included large groups of drunken, pot smoking, individuals - we never know who is going to move in next door to us,” Mrs. Spies told Council.

Despite multiple phone calls to the police, noise complaints, and attempts to speak to the Howards, the Spies feel that the situa-

tion will not de-escalate and that further attention needs to be paid to the property.

“After the Howard’s ignored our attempts at communication, Brenda Howard told the renters that we had phoned the police,” said Mrs. Spies. “This makes them very angry and confrontational.

We’ve since been met with people vandalizing our mailboxes, walking up and down the street screaming profane insults, and threats of violence.”

The Spies spoke for the Spring Blvd. community when they explained that they hold no qualms against long-term rentals and bed and breakfast-like properties., which are in abundance on Scugog Island.

However, the pair did state that the location is listed on-line as a party house which has ‘room for five cars, and beds for twelve’.

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According to Scugog Township’s Director of Community Services, Don Gordon, the Spies’ presentation is quite timely, as precedence was recently set by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) regarding the operation of short-term rental properties.

“A very similar situation occurred in the town of Blue Mountain,” said Mr. Gordon. “The OMB decided that if a by-law does not explicitly permit unregistered short-term rental businesses, then they are effectively prohibited.”

Staff were directed by Mayor Tom Rowett to attain legal input on the matter, and confirm the best method of action.

“One would hope that, if there were legal grounds to take action, the homeowners would just cease the operation of their rental property,” said Mr. Gordon.

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Thurs., December 11, 2014 Christmas Camp for children aged 3 to 12 - Camp runs December 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th & January 2nd. Registration is now open - visit www.scugog.ca for details.

MEETINGS/PROCLAMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Council Meetings December 15th, 2014

Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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

2015 Council Meeting Schedule

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

PUBLIC NOTICES Appointment of Citizens to Board and Committees for the Term January 2015 to December 2018

In January, 2015, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog will be appointing members of the public to fill vacancies on local boards and committees. Each board and committee has a specific mandate and generally meets monthly or on an as required basis.

Membership appointments are for a four year term.

In order to qualify you must be an eligible voter in the Township of Scugog (18 years of age and a Canadian Citizen). Youth members are encouraged to participate on all advisory committees as non-voting members.

All applicants must complete the relevant form available at the Clerk’s Department, Township of Scugog, 181 Perry St., Port Perry or on the website at www.scugog.ca. Deadline for receipt of completed application forms is December 23, 2014.

Advisory Committees • Accessibility Advisory Committee - 11 members • Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee 8 members • Durham Trails - 1 member • Economic Development Advisory Committee - 9 members • Grants Advisory - 4 members • Heritage & Museum Advisory Committee 9 members • Public Art Advisory Committee - 6 members • Scugog Memorial Public Library Board * Please complete specific application form for Library Board appointments - 8 members (including one voting youth member) • Scugog Seniors Advisory Committee 13 members • Scugog Sports Hall of Fame Committee 9 members • Waterfront Advisory – Phase 2 - 4 members • Youth Advisory - TBD upon applications received

PUBLIC NOTICES Quasi-Judicial Committees • Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards/Animal Services - 3 members / 1 alternate • Durham Region Land Division Committee 1 member Further information related to these appointments may be obtained by calling the Clerk’s Department at 905-985-7346.

Public Notice – Parking Reminders Winter is here and the Township of Scugog Municipal Law Enforcement Office would like to remind you that: • Between December 1st and April 1st no parking is permitted on any street in the Township between 2:00 am and 6:00 am; • Vehicles are subject to ticketing and towing should they be found interfering with snow plowing operations. Please do not park on the streets as it makes plowing operations difficult and ineffective; • There is no parking for longer than 3 hours on any street throughout the year, unless otherwise posted.

2015 Burn Permit

Will be sold beginning December 15, 2014 at Fire Administration, 30 Crandell Street, Port Perry, during office hours. Burn permits cost $25.00. For more information regarding burning within the Township of Scugog, please visit www.scugog.ca.

No Burning

The Township of Scugog Fire Department is requesting that no burning take place December 24th, 25th, 26th, or 31st. Thank you for your cooperation.

Municipal Parking Lot #2 - Joe Fowler Park Winter Closure

Please be advised that the Township of Scugog will be closing Municipal Parking Lot #2 at the Joe Fowler Park for the 2014-2015 winter season, beginning on November 15, 2014. The parking lot will be scheduled to re-open on April 15, weather depending.

There will be no winter maintenance provided, including plowing and sanding, at parking lot #2 due to the low volume of usage during the winter season at the Joe Fowler Park. Closing the parking lot during the winter saves staff, vehicle and material costs which can be better served at higher used parking lots.

If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at works@scugog.ca

Bridge Reopened – River Street (Seagrave) Please be advised the bridge located on River

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

December 23: Let It Snow December 29: Holiday Baking and PJ Day December 30: Candy Cane Crafts January 2: Treasure Island

Bridge Closure – Scugog Line 8 Important Notice

During the 2014 / 2015 Holiday season the Blackstock and Scugog Arenas will be closed on the statutory holidays. The schedule follows: Arenas will close at 12:00 p.m. on December 24, and will be closed on December 25th and December 26th. The Arenas will close at 12:00 p.m. on December 31st, and will be closed on January1st. Please check www.scugog.ca for a full listing of daytime programs during the Christmas Break.

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

Township of Scugog Municipal Office Holiday Schedule

The Municipal Office (181 Perry St., Port Perry) will be open until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24th and will then close for the Holiday Season re-opening at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 2nd.

Please note that the Region of Durham Health Department will be open on December 29th, 30th and until 12 pm on December 31st.

Access to Health Department will be via the public entrance located at the back of the building (east side).

Payments may be dropped off using the mailslot in the front door of the Municipal Office when the office is closed.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 2015 Recreation Programs – Employment Opportunities

The Community Services Department has several employment opportunities for the 2015 Recreational Programs. To view job postings visit www.scugog.ca (Employment Opportunities).

• 2015 Aquatic Supervisor – posting closes January 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

• 2015 Summer Camp Supervisor - posting closes January 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

• 2015 Summer Camp Counsellor - posting closes January 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

• Lifeguard - posting closes January 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

• Part Time Lifeguard - posting closes January 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

Submit your cover letter and resume indicating the position you are applying for to skelly@scugog.ca or drop it off at Scugog Community Recreation Centre (1655 Reach St., Port Perry).

NOTE: We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The Township of Scugog is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

RECREATION Children’s Christmas Camps

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RECREATION

Campers will enjoy a variety of activities each day, including sports, crafts, and games.

Activities will take place both indoors and outdoors. Each day has a different theme, with special activities for campers to enjoy. They will have the opportunity to go tobogganing (weather permitting), and skating on some days. Registration Fee: $33/day or $112/all 5 days. Extended care is available for an additional fee. Email recreation@scugog.ca or call 905-985-8698 x 101 to register or for more information. Ratio: 1:8 for children 3-6 years old/ 1:10 for children 6-12 years old.

December 22: Pioneer Days

Holiday Schedule at the Blackstock & Scugog Arenas

Public Skating – Christmas Break Schedule

Scugog Arena Public Skating Schedule • December 22nd & 23rd - 1:00 to 2:20 p.m.

• December 30th & January 2nd – 9:00 to 9:50 a.m.

Blackstock Arena Public Skating Schedule • December 29th, 30th & January 2nd – 1:00 to 2:50 p.m.

For additional information regarding public programs at the Blackstock & Scugog Arenas visit www.scugog.ca or contact 905-985-8698.

Registration Open for Winter programs

There is space still available in our Children’s Recreation Programs including: wee wigglers, ballet, kindergym, gymnastics, dance, karate, power skating, basketball and dodgeball, as well as adult volleyball and strength training.

All sessions start in January 2015. Please contact recreation@scugog.ca or call 905-9858698 x 101 to register or for more information.

EVENTS Annual Snowflake Sale at the Scugog Memorial Public Library– November 22nd to December 20th

A unique opportunity to purchase handcrafted items from local artisans and support the Library.

Visit us from November 22nd to December 20th, during regular library hours, for an opportunity to browse and buy a wide variety of handcrafted items created by local artists and artisans from displays throughout the library.

Visit www.scugoglibrary.ca for more details.

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

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BEAUTIFUL BAKING: Markus and Karina Treiguts were awed by the efforts of more than 40 bakers, who assembled and submitted their entries to the 19th annual Bakersville gingerbread village. The village will be on display inside the Scugog Memorial Public Library until Dec. 27 - admission is free BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard of charge for this festive community event.

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Gas bar robbed with machete SCUGOG: Police are searching for a male suspect after a Port Perry gas station was robbed on Friday night.

On Friday, December 5, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a male suspect entered the Petro-Canada gas station on Scugog Street in Port Perry, holding a machete and demanding cash. The cashier complied with his demands and handed over a quantity of cash. The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot towards Highway 7A. The cashier was not physically injured during the robbery.

The suspect is described as male, white,

25 to 30 years old, 5’11” tall with a medium build, and wearing a black bomberstyle coat with a grey lapel, a black hooded sweatshirt, black baggy sweat pants and a black balaclava.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call D/Cst. Baggio of the Major Crime Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5366.

Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on the website at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca - tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Bobbie Drew returns to Police Board NORTH DURHAM: The Durham Regional Police Services Board would like to announce the appointment of members of Regional Council to the Board, who were sworn in on Monday, Dec. 8.

Regional Chair Roger Anderson and Councillor Bill McLean from Pickering have returned to the Board, and Councillor Bobbie Drew from Scugog has been appointed as the Board’s newest member. “I know how deeply our citizens value the safety of our community, and how much they appreciate the positive impact that members of the Durham Regional Police have on their lives every day,” stated Councillor Drew. “It is privilege to have been chosen to serve on the Board and I look forward to making a positive contribution to the Board’s deliberations and decisions.”

The DRPS Board is the civilian governing body of the Police Service. Its responsibilities include establishing objectives for policing in consultation with the Chief of the Police, setting policies for the effective management of the Police Service, and hiring and monitoring the performance of the Chief of Police. The Board consists of seven members, three appointed by the Province of Ontario and four chosen by Regional Council.

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Annual Christmas Tree Sale

December 1 - December 24 Monday - Friday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm All proceeds support Scouting in our community!

Visit us at 14325 Simcoe Street Port Perry

Scugog Works employee Steve Irvine helped to remove barricades from the River St. bridge in Seagrave on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The bridge has been repaired and is open, with a five-ton weight restriction. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Durham MPP Anderson calls for cohesive commercial fill testing in Greenbank BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

90TH BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE The family of Gerry Vanderby is hosting an Open House in honour of his 90th birthday.

Family and Friends are cordially invited to join this celebration on Sunday December 14, 2014, from 2-4pm at the Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St., Port Perry.

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NORTH DURHAM: Durham MPP Granville Anderson has received all-party support for a motion to help deal with an issue raised by constituents in rural areas across his constituency.

The newly-elected MPP rose in the Legislature on Thursday, Dec. 4, to call for a strategy to deal with the disposal of commercial fill.

The motion, which calls for study into management of environmental integrity of fill sites like those found in Scugog, at Greenbank, and in Clarington, on Morgan’s Rd., stems from concerns Anderson heard from many constituents over the past several months, culminating with visits to both sites this fall.

“After hearing the concerns of my constituents across Durham Re-

gion, most especially in Greenbank, I put a motion forward to prompt the province to step up their testing protocols, and to keep an eye on the situation by working with both federal and municipal government,” MPP Anderson explained to The Standard.

Commercial fill refers to excess soil that has been excavated largely from construction sites in urban areas then relocated to sites often in rural areas.

This can mean hundreds of large trucks per day across rural highways and roads. Noise and inconvenience, though, tend not to be the primary concern of neighbours to such sites.

“Those living near these sites told me of their fears about whether this soil has been tested properly for contaminants and dangerous

chemicals,” MPP Anderson said.

“Residents are concerned that gasoline, heavy metals, hydrocarbons and other pollutants can come saturated in the fill and end up impacting their water.”

The matter received support from members of all three parties in the legislature, who supported the protection of natural resources in rural areas.

MPP Anderson told The Standard that he “wished that all three levels of government would agree on a set of rules, and work together.

We need one solid plan to govern fill and testing.”

To get in touch with MPP Anderson, please contact his constituency office, located at 23 King St. West in Bowmanville, by phoning 905-697-1506, or by e-mailing ganderson.mpp@liberal.ola.org.

RIDE Campaign proves effective in week three NORTH DURHAM: Week three of the DRPS’ Festive RIDE Campaign concentrated Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville, Uxbridge and Scugog - with the following totals. Numbers below in brackets reflect the third week totals of the 2013 campaign, for comparison.

1386 (1631) Vehicles were stopped by R.I.D.E. 147 (115) People were given Roadside Breath Tests 17 (12) People received “3 Day Suspensions” for registering a warn

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4 (2) Novice Drivers received a 24hr Licence Suspension 23 (22) People were charged with Drinking and Driving Offences 27 (28) Criminal Code Charges 9 (6) G1 G2 / Young Driver License Holder Breaches of No Alcohol Condition 41 (29) Charged with various Highway Traffic Act offences 4 (10) Drug Offences 2 (1) Criminal Code Charges (not related to drinking and driving) After three weeks, the Festive RIDE team has charged a total of 54 motorists for drinking and driving offences.

Last year at the same time, 58 had been charged.

A complete list of those charged with Impaired/Exceed will be posted on our website later this week at www.drps. ca under the Hot Topics heading.

Under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, anyone charged with a drinking and driving criminal offence will have his or her driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded automatically for seven days.

Durham Regional Police would like to advise all motorists that drinking and driving will not be tolerated on Durham streets, readers are asked to “Plan Ahead, Don’t Take a Chance, Don’t Drink and Drive.”

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NORTH DURHAM ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling One whole day of bright light, starting with a full blazing moon, that was Sunday, a day unseen for so very long! Time to take a walk and stock of how the winter so far has changed the garden - still lots of greenery and dabs of colour!

Town and city councils around the country are now back in action. Congrats to all the members of Uxbridge town council, especially to Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy, who was chosen to act as Deputy Mayor.

The Official Board of Sandford/Zephyr met Monday night and services were planned for much of the 2015 Spring season including several joint services.

Sandford Council met over lunch at the Kydd home Wednesday and Zephyr will meet on Dec. 18.

Barb and Bruce Harwood attended the funeral of Mildred Braithwaite Tues. morning. Our sympathies to the Simpson and Hockley cousins; she was also the “adopted” aunt of Barb.

There was a packed church at Pine Grove Tuesday evening when Jennifer Neveu and her Belle Nova young ladies, accompanied by the piano virtuoso Carol Gibson provided the music while Ken Welch read a dramatically inspiring story. Donations were going to Salvation Army and Jennifer Ashley Foundation. Wednesday night the

choir met as usually but surprised Carol Meek with a birthday party with other invited guests.

The Sandford UCW met On Thursday afternoon, with a Christmas programme and discussion regarding the distribution of our funds. Our “bake-less bake sale” is going well but sadly, it was decided not to hold our pancake supper this year. Evelyn Cox-Meek was absent as she and Bob travelled to Ottawa to see a great grandchild of Bob’s; they also had a three-and-a-half hour visit with Margaret Hackner and report that she is doing wonderful well.

After several weeks Dorothy Risebrough has again returned home and we hope she continues to improve. Happy birthday Lorraine!

The second Advent Sunday was also celebrated as White Gift and numerous donations were made to the Mount Albert Pantry from Zephyr and Uxbridge Food Bank from Sandford. Rev. Diane brought her friend Maybelle, the singing cow with her and we sang “Christmas is Coming, the Goose is getting fat” a reminder that not everyone has enough to eat at Christmas and other times of the year.

On Sunday, Dec.14, 3rd Advent, the Sunday School children present a musical number.

Sorry to see that the Scott Central concert on Dec.11 un-merrily is called a “holiday” concert.

SEAGRAVE by Jean Short Work has started on the Seagrave bridge on River Street. Hopefully it will be opened sometime this month.

Many farmers from this area attended the Christmas Farm Parade on Wednesday evening. The parade travels from Tyrone to Enniskillen.

The floor in the Sunday School room is just beautiful! Make sure you check out the maple floor next time you are at the church.

Katrina Dowe spent Sat. evening and Sunday with Don and Betty Lou Beacock.

Roy and Marilyn Puckrin hosted the Puckrin Family Christmas Gathering in the Church Hall on Sunday afternoon. 32 family members enjoyed a delicious dinner, lots of chatter, and the children enjoyed crafting together which made this a memorable occasion.

Please continue to keep Rev Paul and Jenn in your prayers along with Al Gagnon as he recuperates from surgery that took place on Monday.

Volunteers are needed to

plan ‘Out to Lunch’ four times per year. If you are interested, please contact any member of the Outreach Committee. There is help available, just need someone to do the organizing.

The church service this week was held in the basement to give time for the hardwood floor upstairs to dry. Greeting the Congregation and lighting the Peace Candle on the second Sunday of Advent were Brooke and Chris Acton. We welcomed Rev. Richard Parker who will be our Guest Minister for the month of December.

He gave us a brief history of his life. The congregation sang Happy Birthday to Brooke Acton. Rev. Parker explained “Peace Sunday” to the children.

He asked the children if they are at peace when they are with mom and and dad or grandma and grandpa, and since they are, therefore it is the same when you believe in God. He asked the adults to cry out and make a difference in our world. When you see something that isn’t right,

reach out, make a noise and get it changed! After the message the Advent Communion was served.

Coming Events: Dec. 13 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Blue Heron Casino Dec. 14 9:15 a.m. Third Sunday of Advent Dec. 21 9:15 a.m.

Fourth Sunday of Advent Poinsettia Sunday. Baptism of Aidan Allen Cole, son of Amanda Scanes and Geremy Cole. If you wish to place a Poinsettia in the Sanctuary on Dec. 21st in memory of a loved one, please contact Verna at 905-982-0631 or e-mail verna.gagnon@ hotmail.com.

Dec. 24 Fifth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve Service with Rev. Richard Parker. Wagon Rides begin at 4 p.m. followed by hot chocolate and treats.

Church Service at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us in the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

Please contact grammiejean2010@hotmail.com or phone 905-985-9921 if you have news for this column.

Wednesday, Dec. 10 Lake Scugog Historical Society meeting at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, located at 319 Queen St., Port Perry, starting at 7:30 p.m. Paul Arculus will give a talk on “The Speedy - Murder at Washburn Island in 1804 - and it’s disastrous consequences” For additional information on the Society, visit www.lakescugoghistoricalsociety.com. * The North Durham Concert Band presents ‘Sounds of the Season’ at Port Perry United Church, starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Light refreshments will be served.

Friday, Dec. 12 & Saturday, Dec. 13 One Voice Singers will be presenting their annual Christmas Concert, Songs of the Season, on Friday at 7:30 pm, and Saturday at 3 pm, at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Toronto Street South in Uxridge. Guest performers include Vocalist Leslie Higgins, Shanna Taillon on Flute, Mike Raines on Drums, and Jenny Kenis on Bass. Music Director Charles White, and Accompanist Debra Thompson. Tickets $20 each. Free for children under 10. Tickets available from choir members, ‘Presents, Presents, Presents’, or at the door.

Saturday, Dec. 13 Breakfast with Santa at the Zephyr Community Hall, located at 310 Zephyr Rd., from 9 a.m. to Noon. All proceeds to coomunity churches: $5 for adults, $3 for children (2 and under free) for pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Santa will be bringing presents for all kids in attendance.

Sunday, Dec. 14 Pancake Breakfast with Santa at the Caesarea Community Hall from 9 a.m. to Noon. Held by the Caesarea Skate Park for Kids with the help of Scugog Firefighters.

Craft and Gift vendors on hand as well. * Maud’s Christmas at the Manse Open House and Church Service from 10 am to 4 pm. Join us at the beautifully decorated manse for a festive day of tours, cookies and cider, Christmas music and craft ideas. The service will be held at the Historic Leaskdale Church at 1 pm. Visit www.

lucymaudmontgomery.ca for more info. * The Port Perry United Church Choirs present their annual ‘Christmas Choralfest’ featuring guest soloist Karina Bray at 4 p.m. at Port Perry United Church (294 Queen St.) as their gift to the community. A freewill offering will be received for this celebration of the Christmas Story through music. * A Kindred Spirit Christmas at 3 pm, presented by the Spirit of Maud Theatre Company in partnership with the LM Montgomery Society of Ontario. A dramatization by Marion Abbot, based on the writing of Lucy Maud Montgomery. One performance only. Four delightful Christmas stories that celebrate the spirit of the season. Two stories feature Canada’s favourite redhead, Anne Shirley, all four written by the incomparable Lucy Maud Montgomery and brought to life on stage. Tickets are available at Blue Heron Books, or at the door. $20 each, or two for $35. Historic Leaskdale Church, 11850 Regional Rd. 1, Leaskdale.

Monday, Dec. 15 & Tuesday, Dec. 16 Handel’s Messiah, starting at 8 p.m., at Trinity United Church in Uxbridge. An Uxbridge Christmas tradition that is not to be missed. Advance tickets mandatory from a Chorus Member, Blue Heron Books, Presents, Presents, Presents and Brian J. Evans Financial Services. Goodwill donation at the door-$20 suggested. More info is available at uxbridgemessiahsingers. com Tuesday, Dec. 16 Uxbridge Senior Citizens’ Club Christmas Tea, starting at 1 p.m. Please bring a friend or relation and your mugs.

Draw for Quilt and Afghan Raffle Tickets at 2 p.m.

Every Monday * Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums welcomes new members and offers free lessons for both, Uxbridge Legion, 109 Franklin St., Uxbridge 8 p.m. info: Alex 905-649-1620.

Every Tuesday * Knitting , crocheting , or bring your other crafts to Caesarea church hall at 3625 Hwy 57. Our main focus is making baby items for charity.

Yarn donations appreciated.

Call Joyce 905 986 0777. * Victory Christian Centre (Revolution) youth group, ages 12 and up,7:30 p.m., info: 905-985-1346. * Bridge and, regular and bid, 1 p.m., Latcham Centre, Port Perry Seniors. * Sunderland Legion, Bingo, 7 p.m. * Euchre, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, Blackstock, year round, sponsored by the Cartwright Seniors. * North Durham Community Bible Study (interdenominational) meeting, 9:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m., Uxbridge Baptist church, 231 Brock St., W. Every Wednesday * Community Soup Lunch Noon to 1:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 40 Toronto St. S, Uxbridge. Pay what you can to support Loaves and Fishes food bank and North House. The lunches are provided by North House, local churches and community groups. All are welcome! * #41 Port Perry Army Cadets training night, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Port Perry High School, info: www.41portperryrcacc.com * Handicapable Ministry’, Trinity United Church, 20 First Ave., Uxbridge 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. All special needs women and men are welcome, info 905-852-6213. * AA Meeting, 8 p.m. Port Perry Goodtide Group, (speaker meeting, family, friends welcome) Port Perry United Church (basement) 294 Queen St., 905-728-1020. * Scugog Duplicate Bridge Club games 1 p.m. afternoon, Prince Albert Community Centre, info: Leslie 905-9821084.

Every Thursday * ‘Soups on Us,’ organized by five local churches and a Parents Support Group, Church of the Ascension Hall, 266 North St., Port Perry, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. running until March 27. * Weekly Euchres Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Prince Albert Community Centre.

New players welcome. * Weekly euchre, Caesarea Hall, 7:30 p.m. * Pickleball, 9 a.m. - noon, Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry.

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GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till

SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson Ho ho ho, the best is yet to come!

This Saturday, Dec. 13, the Jolly Old Elf is coming to town. Everyone in Sunderland has been so good, he is sure to spend a lot of time with all of us! We can have breakfast with Santa at the Legion from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., and we can tell him all that we would like for Christmas and what others might like as well. There are always needy families at this time of year and we sure want to help them if we can.

Then there is Free Skating from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., for anyone that agile!

At 6:30 p.m., the Big Parade begins. Last year there were over 30 floats and vehicles, all planned and put together by Sunderlandians and everyone was in awe. Evening is an enchanting time to see a parade all lit up.

Just in time for Christmas shop-

ping! We have a nice new Flower Shop in town! The Blue Willow Flower Shop just opened this past Saturday, and already many of us have discovered how beautiful the flowers are. There are fresh flowers, arrangements, planter baskets, gifts and exotic tropical plants, so those searching for the perfect gift, just stroll downtown.

If you need info after hours, call 705-357-BLUE (2583).

St. Andrew’s United Church is taking Seniors for a ‘Bus Tour of the Lights’, this coming Monday evening, Dec. 15 at 6:15 p.m. There are a lot of beautifully decorated homes in town and what a treat to be toured around. At the end of the tour, they will have Christmas refreshments at the Church.

So this is a gentle reminder to all of us to make sure that we turn on our Christmas lights Monday by 6.15 p.m.!

Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m.,

there will be a ‘Blue Christmas Service’ at St. Andrew’s United.

This is a very special service especially for those who have suffered a loss in their lives and who find Christmas a sad time. Anyone is welcome to attend.

And then it will be Christmas Eve, with a service at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s. There will be an extra choir of children this year, as well as the church choir and nothing is more moving than going out to church Christmas Eve. Picture strolling through the snow, lights aglow, stars in the sky and choir voices and church bells pealing as you make your way to church.

My quote for the week ... “Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time,” - Laura Ingalls Wilder.

PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd This Sunday (Dec. 14), the third Sunday in Advent, the White Gift Service will take place in both churches. The gathering of gifts will be for the hampers and Operation Scugog.

Port Perry United Church will have their annual Choralfest at 4 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 14, followed by the lasagna dinner at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by the Community Outreach Committee of Port Perry and Prince Albert Churches. Tickets for the dinner are $12 per person, and $6 for children 12 and under, and are available at the church office.

The comfort for Christmas Service will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. in Port Perry United church. This is a service for those who may be grieving or facing difficult circumstances and find the Christmas Season is not a joyful time.

The euchre winners at the Community Center on Nov. 28 were Merle St. John, Doreen Bainbridge, Mac Albright, Ilean Pugh, Georgina Stiner and Grace Pargeter. The evening of euchre will resume this Thursday, Dec. 11 and on Dec. 18, there will be the Pot Luck at 6 p.m., with euchre to follow.

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux-Ball Thank you to all who helped make the first church family Christmas Pot Luck dinner a huge success! It may have just started a new tradition.

On Dec. 24, the Christmas Eve service will begin at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, the First Nation Community held their annual Community Christmas Party, and the turn out was great! Santa made an appearance for family photos to be taken, and presents were distributed to the lil’ wee ones.

Big Chi-Miigwetch to the whole Christmas Community Party Committee, taking care of arrangements to get invite sent out to Santa etc.

HEADLINE Please Note the Admin and Health and Resource

Centre will be closed over the Christmas Holidays.

From Friday, Dec. 19 at 11:30 a.m., until 8:30 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 5. Also, the Public Works offices are closed during this time Happy Birthdays goes out this week to: Gloria Fralick on the 10th; Tristan Ashkewe on the 11th; Noelle Ewing on the 13th; as well as Ian McLeod and Shelby Goose on the 14th.

If you have any Scugog Island news items you would like in the paper please try to get them in, as with the holidays there will be different days for cutoff. Please e-mail at whitekwe@hotmail.com or call at 905-985-7662 by telephone.

The Sunday School Concert and Black Light performance was wonderful, and I’m sure enjoyed by all who filled the sanctuary on Friday! A repeat performance by the Black Light troupe will happen on Saturday, Dec. 13, starting at 7:30 p.m., at the church. The twenty-one plus two youth are awesome with their quick costume and prop changes, the choreography, their portrayal of the messages in the song accompaniment! This is a performance you won’t want to miss, or will revisit as I hope to do! Free will offering will be appreciated.

The Sunday School children ages 3 through 6 recited the verses and joined the SKIP group in the Bell Choir. The Nativity story narrated by Kaine Richardson told the meaning of Christmas as the children did their play. To all the Sunday School and youth leaders, your time and efforts are so appreciated.

Next Sunday evening, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m., Greenbank United Church will present a Christmas Cantata, “Emmanuel” with a small orchestra accompanying the choir.Come and enjoy this special evening of music with carols and new music featuring the choir and friends.

Our Christmas Eve service, on Dec. 24, is at 7:30 p.m., a time for families and friends to celebrate and worship together.

Anyone wishing to place a poinsettia in memory of a loved one for Christmas please contact Valerie Hunter at 905-985-3586 or valerieaprilhunter@gmail.com with names by Dec. 16.

During December food items will be collected for the Scugog Food Bank, and may be placed in box at front of church.

Jim and Judy Gibson greeted all to the second Sunday of Advent, The Candle of Peace was lit by Juli, Tim, Canyon and Faith Myers. Guest Minister for December is Rev. Richard Parker whose message “A Voice Cries Out” an encouragement to speak out in peace and hope to our families and our nation, to reach out to those in pain. The choir’s anthem, ”Advent Carol”, and the organ selections were lovely. Please remember those who are ill, lonely or sorrowing at this time!

School News by Mindy Richardson First of all, we need to give our students, staff, parents, guardians and volunteers, a Huge Thank You for making our “Dance-a-thon” a giant success! Our school with its hearts gold, raised $150 and a mountain of toys to donate to local needy families! Way to go!

Thank you to the Bell Family for providing their time and equipment to make this event happen!

Next Tuesday, (Dec. 16) is our Christmas Concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. If it fits your family better, there is a dress rehearsal at 8:30 a.m, you are welcome to attend.

On Wednesday, Dec. 17, our SCC will host the beloved “ Santa’s Workshop.” The students will spend a portion of their day making crafts to bring home for Christmas. We are in need of Christmas Card fronts and new or used gift bags. Please send anything you are able to donate to the school ASAP! Thanks so much.

Congrats to our volleyball teams! Great job Grizzlies!

Thanks to the Lions for the Breakfast With Santa, the largest attendance yet, I hear.

To submit your Greenbank news, please call 905-985-0535 or drop off at 20018 Hwy. 12.

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Do you have Sunday, Dec. 14 on your calendar yet?

That’s the day that Santa is coming to Caesarea Community Hall for pancakes with the kids. Pancakes are being served from 9 a.m. until Noon. There will be vendor tables available, too and we’re looking for baked goods,

preserves, handcrafts, and gifts to sell just in time for Christmas.

Blackstock & District Lions Club Thank you to Lions Connie and John Ashmore for hosting our Blackstock & District Lions for a delicious pot-

luck Christmas party at their home. Everyone deserves a good rest now after the fast pace of the last month. On behalf of the Blackstock & District Lions Club, may I extend warm wishes for a fun-filled holiday season with family and friends. Keep well and stay safe.

Hours Monday thru Saturday 7am to 10pm Sunday 8am to 8pm

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Horoscope Column

ARIES (March 20-April 19): Not wanting to take a back seat over the holidays, you will attend many social events. Enjoy networking get-togethers with clients and co-workers. Build a group of mentors and supporters.

TAURUS (April 19-May 20): If you complete jobs that showcase your talents and abilities, you will be recognized for the work you are doing. Respect people in positions of power, as you strive to become an authority in your field.

GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Learn new skills and expand your horizons. Take off after Christmas for a week’s vacation in the Sun. Expand your mind through writing or education. A legal matter could come to your attention.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):Make sure you know how much money your partner is spending on gifts this Christmas. Avoid overspending and stay on top of debts, joint accounts and insurances. Eat and drink in moderation over the holidays.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): A partner may be difficult, or his/her needs might clash with your own. Be extra sensitive to their point of view. Bring any problems into the open and deal with them. Join a new peer group.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): You could be burdened by heavy work obligations over the holidays. Support team spirit at work, but do not over extend yourself by taking on more than your share. Be sure to get adequate rest.

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by Joan Ann Evelyn | 905-725-9179 www.astroconsultation.com LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): If you earn money through a creative enterprise, you will go through an extremely busy time. Single Libra could find love when they least expect it. If you gamble, make sure you can afford to take a loss.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Your home is a busy place, as children come home from college, and you decorate and get ready for Christmas Festivities. Try to achieve a balance between the demands of your work and your obligations at home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get in touch with long lost siblings and relatives over the holidays.

Make phone calls, send e-mails, do errands, or take short trips. You could be busy driving from place to place. Slow down on the road.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): The downside of Mars in your financial sector is being extravagant and buying everything in sight. The upside is finding new ways to earn more money, or beginning a project that will pay off big.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Competitive and ambitious, you will experience a resurgence of energy to carry you through the Christmas Season. Assertive, try to be patient with people who express opposing views.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Ready to pull out all the stops for groups that interest you, you may enjoy volunteering for helping or healing activities, or working behind the scenes for those less fortunate. Pace yourself, do not take on more than you can handle.

Gift Certificates!

SANDFORD UNITED CHURCH

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 70 Toronto St. North Uxbridge Father John Duffy

Mass Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.

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

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

And now for some good news

405 Sandford Road, Sandford A Friendly Country Church Where All Are Welcome Christmas Eve Service Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at 9 p.m.

BLACKSTOCK and NESTLETON UNITED CHURCHES Rev. Jennifer Uhryniw 905-986-4235 Blackstock United Church 3483 Church Street – 9:45 a.m.

Nestleton United Church 3991 Proutt Road – 11:15 a.m.

Sunday, December 14 White Gift Sunday Cantata “Tapestry of Light” at Blackstock

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

Wednesday

1680 Reach Street.

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

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

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

SUNDAY, December 14 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry Christmas Choralfest 4:00 pm Tuesday, December 16th – Comfort Service 7:00 pm

Prince Albert United Church

23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com

Mid morning Eucharist 11:30am

Sunday, December 14

Hymn Sing - 9:45am Morning Prayer White Gift Sunday 10:00am Nursery & Sunday School 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!

To list your church events contact Julie at 905-985-6985

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTIONLamborghini Accord Lexus BMW ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Mercedes Camaro 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Charger Father Marco Tests Cherokee MASS Civic SATURDAY - 5 p.m.

Corolla SUNDAYCorvette - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

For Mass Ferrarithrough the week call the Parish Integra at 905-985-7071

Mustang Porsche Prelude Saturn Sunfire Taurus Volkswagen

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, December 14 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

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, December 14 10 a.m. Morning Service Rev. Michelle Hofman

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry Phone: (905) 982-2064 newsongadmin@powergate.ca www.newsongportperry.ca Sunday December 14, 10 a.m.

Nursery and Sunday School Available Wednesday Eucharist 7am All are Welcome.

(Anglican Network in Canada)

UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com Sunday, December 14 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,

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

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com www.seagrave-church.com

SUNDAY, December 14th

Guest Speaker: Rev. Richard Parker Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes N. of Pt. Perry)

11 a.m. Service

Seagrave

(In the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave)

9:15 am Service Everyone is Welcome Sunday School Available during service

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EDITORIAL Beer humbug This holiday season, many local residents - of legal age - will exchange gifts bought at either the local LCBO or Beer Store, but it appears that nothing can match the gift that continues to be given by the provincial government to the privately-run Beer Store.

In a scathing investigation published earlier this week by the Toronto Star, details emerged about the cushiest of deals cooked up in mid-2000 by the Tory government of the day, and kept up through the years by the Liberal government to ensure the continued flow of profits away from the government-run LCBO, and into the pockets of the largely foreignbased brewers who pocket the profits from the cartel otherwise known as Brewer’s Retail Inc. (the Beer Store’s formal corporate moniker).

For reasons presumed to be keeping the lobbyists - who funnel millions of dollars into campaign coffers for the Liberal and Conservative governments alike - happy, the LCBO has wilfully shied away from selling anything larger than a six-pack, as well as not selling certain brands of beer to bars and restaurants in order to protect profits for breweries.

It’s estimated that profits from the LCBO would jump close to $1 billion with the introduction of 12 and 24-packs, as well as all brands of beer being offered to the food service industry. Those badly-needed funds could be put towards schools, hospitals, roads and bridges instead of corporations based in Belgium (Labatt’s) the United States (Molson-Coors) and Japan (Sleeman).

With a $1 billion in potential revenue sitting out there for the betterment of all residents of Ontario, we have to ask what the government is drinking not to take advantage?

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Tis the season for Salvation Army Roxy Kids are thankful support of the community To the Editor, It must be close to Christmas. The Salvation Army Kettle is at Zehrs now to raise funds for the less fortunate in our community. Do remember that all the funds raised at the Kettle go to: the Back to School backpack program, Camp for children, snow removal for seniors, tutoring for public school students when required, Christmas food hampers and toys and clothing for the family, assist during the year with heat and hydro and food and clothing, and more programs as the need arises. And your Salvation Army is run completely by

volunteers.

Also, the Community Toy Drive is in full swing and every toy you donate gives a child a Christmas to remember. So please drop off your toys at Canadian Tire, Zehrs, M&M, Walmart, McDonalds, Little Acorn, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and all Uxbridge Bruins Games.

You can also give us a call and adopt a family for Christmas.

Let’s make every child’s dream come true on Christmas morning and give them presents to open.

Bev Northeast Chair of Salvation Army

To the Editor, Just a quick note of thanks to those who contributed to helping make our Roxy Kids in Action float the best it could be.

The very generous support of Barone Transport by providing us not only with the flatbed and truck to pull it with but also our great driver, John for volunteering his time to help; Stage One Rentals and Larry Whitelock for the loan of the sound equipment; Uxbridge Motor Sports and Guy Rogers who help out with power each year; Rob Leek at Noble Transport and Williamson’s of Uxbridge for allowing us to use the space to assemble our float. It really helped during the cold weather. Also thanks goes to Roane’s Paints you are the best Nadine - and Uxbridge Flooring and Carpet, Pine Valley Packaging and others.

To the parade committee: a great big thank you for

all your efforts in organizing the parade each year. Our community is very lucky to have you in its midst.

And finally, thanks to the Roxy Kids and their families for all of the time given towards this annual event. These children work very hard all year performing volunteer job actions such as working on the trails, decorating the hospital, assisting seniors, and helping with various fundraising events for charities in the community and beyond and even though these volunteer actions can be fun, it is nothing compared to the sheer joy experienced during the parade knowing you have put together something the whole community can enjoy.

Roxy Kids, you are amazing. Be proud of yourselves. Happy holidays to all.

Cathy Christoff Roxy Kids in Action

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Good things blooming Walk Softly Geoff carpentier harsh. Finding in 2015 for Garden Club Winter Birding less food is tougher somePINE RIDGE times. We do our part The Nestleton Hall to show. For more was quite packed for the Christmas pot luck supper, Annual General Meeting and election of officers for 2015. Awards were given out to those members who worked hard at entering the various competitions during 2014.

This is the last meeting until March 2015, but in the meantime, the Board of Directors will be meeting planning a great program. An

GARDEN CLUB

NEWS excellent lineup of Speakers have already be confirmed which will be of interest to all members.

A bus trip is planned for Canada Blooms on March 18, 2015, cost is $45 for bus and admittance

information please contact Diane Slute 905-985-0778 at dianneslute@powergate.ca.

On behalf of myself and the Garden Club we wish everyone a very merry Christmas and happy gardening in 2015.

For more information on this very vibrant and friendly club please contact Shirley at 905-9865330 or shirlove100@ gmail.com.

Still time for local Toy Drives NORTH DURHAM: Santa’s elves are still working hard in preparation for Christmas Eve, and local residents can lend a hand by contributing to a local toy drive to ease the stress at the North Pole workshop, and brighten Christmas morning for local families in need.

Uxbridge Toy Drive organizer Pat Higgins said in an e-mail to The Standard that, “toys and donations are really starting to pour in which is awesome. We are definitely seeing an increase in demand and want to be sure we can fulfill everyone’s needs and special requests.”

In Scugog Township, the Operation Scugog Food & Toy Drive van will be at Foodland, located at 278 Queen St., on Saturday, Dec. 13 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., collecting donations from the community with live entertainment,

treat samples and more!

Donations to the Operation Scugog collection can be dropped off at any time at: BMO, Canadian Tire, CIBC, Foodland, Gus Brown, McDonald’s, Micklegate Realtor, PP Print, Royal Bank, Scotia Bank, Scugog Visitor & Business Centre, Shoppers Drug Mart, The Standard Newspaper at 94A Water St. or Vos Independent until Dec. 24.

There are several drop-off locations around Uxbridge for the Community Toy Drive: McDonalds, Little Acorn, M&M’s, Canadian Tire, Zehrs, Walmart, Uxbridge Bruins games and the ReStore. Any cash contributions can be made payable to “The Uxbridge Toy Drive” and dropped off at Canadian Tire Uxbridge.

With less than two weeks to go before Christmas, the community spirit of the season is alive and well in North Durham.

It’s hard to imagine but over 340 species of birds have been seen in Ontario in the winter.

This represents about 70 per cent of all the species ever seen in our province. The winter birdwatching period lasts from Dec. 1, to the last day of February and for me is a reason to cope with the cold, to amuse myself while waiting for spring, but most importantly an opportunity to study birds when their lives are the toughest.

As you are aware, most birds leave us during the coldest part of the year and head for warmer climes where food is plentiful and the temperatures more pleasing. The drive to leave is stimulated by instinct regarding when to go, coupled with hormonal influences and reactions to diminished sunlight. It’s all very complex but works most of the time. It is surprising to see how reliable the avian clock is when we see the same species leave at the same time year after year, despite the differences in weather and climate we experience.

But sometimes the avian clock fails and a bird is left behind. But why? Well, there are several possible reasons with the most obvious being injury or illness. In these cases the bird rarely survives. Other birds simply get off course and end up in strange places. This becomes evident when we look at the number of winter records of hummingbirds and flycatchers in Ontario – two species of hummingbirds and six species of flycatchers have attempted to overwinter here.

This is kind of shocking when one realizes they rely on nectar and bugs for survival respectively.

So how do they do it? The answer is to find food and shelter. The temperature is rarely the issue for wintering birds as long as they can find refuge from the wind, a cozy place to spend the night and sufficient high caloric foods. Starlings are known to seek out rooftops to absorb the warmth of the shingles in the daytime and will snuggle up against a chimney at night. Other birds will huddle for warmth (remember the March of the Penguins?) or will hide deep inside the foliage of an evergreen where the micro-climate is much

Dear Abby She’s finally here! As readers may have noticed last week, my wife Kate and I welcomed our beautiful baby girl, Abbileen Cashelle Knight into the world on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 12:41 p.m. at Port Perry Hospital. The same hospital where I was born 31 years earlier.

We decided to go with Abby as the short form for her name since it has all of the same letters as baby, and to me, that’s what she will always be.

Any questions I ever had (and there were very few) about which sex is tougher were put to rest for all time last weekend, as Kate made me prouder than I ever thought I could be. It started when she woke me up at around 7 a.m. on Saturday morning saying “today might be the day” right up to Abby’s big arrival almost 31 hours later. It seems like a travesty that Mothers and Fathers are both given the same amount of celebratorys day each year. Having gone through this process, I can honestly say that Mother’s Day should last at least an entire week, if not the whole month of May. For the first two days we were there, Abby was the only baby at the hospital, and we will be eternally grateful to the staff at the New Life Centre for everything they did for us throughout our stay. They more than lived up to their sparkling reputation. If I have one bit of advice for would-be parents, it would be to do whatever you can to have your baby born in Port Perry.

As I said earlier, Kate was in labour for almost 31 hours, and the past two decades of inappropriate bedtimes

when we put out seeds at our feeders, but not everything eats seeds and certainly not all birds come to feeders.

In fact, most birds forage on their own without our help. Watch the chickadees as they take seed after seed from your feeder, but on warmer days or if your feeder is empty, they will start to explore the neighbouring trees looking in dead leaf clusters and under the bark for insect morsels.

Many birds must change their diet in the winter – witness again the flycatchers. If they are to survive, they must switch from a mostly insect-based diet to something else. Suet is a great alternative and can sustain an insectivore if they’re smart or lucky enough to find a source in time. Many of our overwintering warblers have utilized this valuable food to survive.

This is a complex and interesting subject that warrants much more coverage but I’ll save that for another time. For now let me share a vignette of a recent experience I had. There is a small parkette in Oakville that annually hosts a variety of warblers. This winter there are six species there.

To put it in perspective, one might hope to see one type of warbler in a normal winter – but six – unheard of! Over the last three years, nine species have attempted to overwinter there. The draw is a combination of a reliable food source (midges from a small sewage treatment plant), lots of cover and a running stream. How they find this spot annually is a mystery but likely has more to do with chance than design. Many birds will linger and try to overwinter but most leave or perish. These little guys just found a spot where the conditions are excellent. So next time you’re feeling a bit down, pop outside and see what’s happening in your winter neighborhood – you just might be surprised!

Geoff Carpentier is a published author, expedition guide and environmental consultant. Visit Geoff on-line at www.avocetnatureservices.com & on Facebook and Linked In.

Up All Knight (thank you David Letterman, Saturday Night Live and all other late night distractions) were all leading up to Saturday night, when I stayed up for the entire night for the first time in a long time and in the process, depleted our house of all its coffee.

But, once we saw that baby girl look back up at us, everything that came before didn’t matter at all. I’ll never quite be able to put it into words, and I felt like I was joining an exclusive club that only other parents can comprehend and relate to how I felt in that moment. Every emotion I’ve ever felt was pulling a Three Stooges impression trying to cram their way through my brain at the same time.

My parents and Kate’s parents (and my brother Matt) were there within the hour to give the warmest welcome possible to their first grandchild (and niece), and to make sure that they hit the ground running on spoiling her. Later in the day, when my Aunts Susie and Sharon stopped by, they reminded us that it’s to be expected, given that Abby is the first baby born on that side of my family in more than 20 years. For further proof, my sister-in-law Laurel and her husband Jan took a bus, the tube, a train, a plane, another train and an hour-plus car ride to get from London, England to Uxbridge to see her on Friday.

As harrowing as our final drive to the hospital was in the early morning hours of last Sunday, nothing will ever compare to the magnitude of our drive back to Uxbridge on Tuesday afternoon after we were discharged from the

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hospital. Luckily, we had no cars in front of us or behind us. Which is a good thing, because I was driving close to Durham Region Transit bus-level slowly as the normal 12minute drive took 20, although it felt like two hours to me. I’m pretty sure I looked down and saw gum on the road at one point.

I’d like to thank all of those who offered their congratulations to Kate and I in the days following Abby’s birth. For most of the past week, I’ve had little control over my emotions, with tears forming almost constantly, be it when the Uxbridge Bruins made a congratulatory announcement on Friday night, when Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor started Uxbridge council’s first meeting of the term with congrats for us, or even - with great embarrassment - when ‘With Arms Wide Open’ by Creed came on the radio earlier this week.

Everything I ever thought I knew about love and about pride changed when I saw Abby last Sunday. Although I already knew I was the luckiest parent in the world, our baby girl confirmed it, with the Raptors, Leafs and Chelsea all winning within the first 24 hours of her coming home.

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Three top tips for driving through a Canadian winter simple thing, so try not to overlook it.”

Now that winter is closing in, road conditions are far less than favourable.

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When conditions get slick or icy, all-season tires may not be enough to maintain control. A recent study conducted by Western Financial Group found that only one quarter of Canadians have winter tires on their vehicles when the season begins.

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“Not only do those who lack winter tires put themselves at risk, they also endanger others,” says Shirley Parchoma, an insurance expert with Western Financial Group. “You likely wouldn’t drive without working brakes or a seatbelt.

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Bruins claw their way to the top of the COJHL table DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

A pair of weekend wins have pushed the Uxbridge Bruins into first place in the COJHL standings, taking a one-point lead over the Port Perry MoJacks.

The Bruins entered their clash at Uxrena on Friday, Dec. 5 against the Clarington Eagles looking to get back on track after a 2-1 setback in Port Perry against the MoJacks the previous Sunday, that ended a run of five straight victories.

Almost three minutes into the second period, on Friday night Shane Smith picked up a loose puck following a near-miss by Todd Winder and circled through the offensive zone into the slot, where he beat Tyler Caruna high to give Uxbridge a 1-0 advantage.

After several acrobatic saves by Francey, the Eagles finally notched the equalizer on the powerplay with just over five minutes to play in the middle stanza.

Early in the third period, Uxbridge had several sensational powerplay scoring chances turned aside, and shortly afterwards Francey made a dazzling save on Eagles forward Blane Gaudon to keep the game deadlocked. Despite a frantic finish to regulation time, both sides failed to find the back of the net, and overtime would be needed to determine a winner.

Less than two minutes into the extra frame, Marco Mastrangelo and Daryl Thomson combined for a great scoring chance, but couldn’t convert. Less than a minute later, Francey robbed Brodie Myers of a near-certain game winning goal.

With less than a minute left on the clock, and the game appearing to be set to go to a shootout, Jarett Smith powered into the offensive zone and had his shot turned aside, only to be picked up by Winder, who turned and found Connor Evans on the blue line. Smith would fight his way through heavy traffic to the front

of the net to redirect Evans’ point shot past Caruna to lit Uxbridge to a hard fought 2-1 victory.

With the Eagles outshooting the Bruins by a margin of 50-29, there was little doubt in the mind of Bruins Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson that Francey had proved the difference in Uxbridge soaring over the Eagles.

“Francey was on fire tonight, seeing everything,” Hodgkinson told The Standard. “The benefit of having a veteran like him back there is that he knows what we need, when we need it, and it’s a great help to have his maturity and control back there.”

As well, with the Bruins’ defensive corps short-staffed with Jordan Nesbitt signing with the Tier II Junior ‘A’ Stouffville Spirit earlier in the week, coupled with the absence of Carter Vahey and Adam Bartholomew due to other commitments, the Bruins got great contributions from their blueliners throughout Friday night’s match-up.

Patrick Bolahood moved back after spending the first 21 games of the season at forward, and was a force down the stretch, blocking four shots and adding three takeaways during the third period.

“Bolahood came to us and said that he’d played defence at times in minor hockey and really stepped up for us. He showed a lot of great character in doing a job that he doesn’t normally do, and was a big part of this win tonight,” added Hodgkinson.

On Sunday, Dec. 7, the Bruins wrapped up the weekend with a trek to Apsley for an encounter with the expansion North Kawartha Knights, who sit at the foot of the COJHL table with just seven points on the season.

First period goals from Mastrangelo and Shane Smith pushed the Bruins to a 2-0 lead, with assists credited to Jarett Smith, Jason Simmonds, Bartholomew and Winder.

Thomson and Winder struck early in the second to put Uxbridge

Bruins goalie Branden Francey makes one of his 49 saves on the night against Clarington’s Blane Gaudon during Uxbridge’s 2-1 overtime win on Friday, Dec. 5. The Bruins will be holding a Teddy Bear Toss at their game in Uxbridge on Friday, Dec. 12, when they host the Georgina Ice, starting at 7:45 p.m.

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North Kawartha netted the lone goal of the third period as Uxbridge rolled to a 5-2 victory.

Loose Pucks: - This Friday (Dec. 13) the Bruins will be holding their first-ever Teddy Bear toss in support of the Uxbridge Community Toy Drive when they take on the Georgina Ice at Uxrena, starting at 7:45 p.m.

Bring a stuffed animal wrapped in a plastic bag, and when the Bruins score their first goal, fans are encouraged to toss their bears onto the ice in support of less-fortunate families in the community this holiday season.

- The Bruins will wrap up this coming weekend with a trip to Bowmanville on Sunday, Dec. 14, for a 6:50 p.m. tilt with the Eagles.

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Ontario Curling Association competitions are well underway with zone playdowns for Mens Tankard and Womens Scotties being played at Unionville this past weekend. Sue McKnight’s Uxbridge based team of Casey Kidd, Michelle Smith, and Joanne Curtis won their one and only game against Uxbridge’s Janet McGhee, stealing three points in the fourth and fifth ends to win the A-Side 9-1 after five ends. McKnight will now compete at the Scotties Regionals scheduled to be contested on Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Oshawa Curling Club.

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Goals hard to come by for MoJacks High scoring weekend in BMHL DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Port Perry MoJacks fought valiantly through a pair of short-staffed contests last week, but couldn’t muster a win.

The MoJacks were looking to get back to winning ways on Sunday, Dec. 7, when they hosted the Clarington Eagles after dropping a 1-0 decision to the Chiefs in Lakefield, on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

Through a scoreless first period against the Eagles, Port Perry benefitted from strong two-way performances

by Kyle Schweda, Matt Doucette and Kyle Powell, but couldn’t provide goal scoring for netminder Jeff Julien.

Just past the mid-point of the second, a powerplay goal gave Clarington a 1-0 advantage. Luck was not on the MoJacks’ side just over three minutes later, when referees Matt Arbour and Matt Fergenbaum both missed that the net had been knocked off

its moorings as the Eagles “scored” to take a 2-0 lead.

However, with just over three minutes to play in the second, Graham Lamers took advantage of superior puck movement between Powell and Ryan Nichols as he fired a wrist shot past Eagles goalie Tyler Caruna to draw the MoJacks to within a goal at the close of the middle frame.

There was an added sense of urgency for the MoJacks in the third period, with Schweda, Lucas Clark, Jeff St. Pierre, Nichols and Ryan Bernades all throwing their weight around in the offensive zone seeking the equalizer.

However, the offensive push would come up just short, and with under a minute left on the clock, former MoJack Brodie Myers netted an empty net goal to lift Clarington to a 3-1 win.

Following the game, MoJacks bench boss Clair Cornish noted that there had

been bright spots during the match-up with the Eagles, but the team needed a more consistent effort to take home the win.

“We had spurts tonight where we played like the Mojacks, but there were also spurts where we watching them,” Cornish told The Standard. “The key is our guys need to continue to grow as a team and above all, working hard and skating for 60 minutes every game.”

Loose Pucks: - The MoJacks will be looking for revenge on Friday, Dec. 12, when they travel to Bowmanville to face-off with the Eagles at 8:20 p.m.

- On Sunday, Dec. 14, the MoJacks will be holding their annual ‘Wooly Toss’ collection of winter clothing (wrapped in a plastic bag) when they score their first goal of the game against the Lakefield Chiefs at Scugog Arena, with the action getting underway at 2:25 p.m.

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Players had high energy in the Blackstock arena this week, as the points earned contribute to the Christmas tournament standings.

In the Tyke Division, Race Trac beat Shagg’s 2-1. Both of Race Trac’s goals were from Ryan Vernon. The Shagg’s goal came from Maeve Hamill.

The second Tyke game was between W.O. Insurance versus Canadian Tire, with a 7-1 win for the Insurers, with goals by Oscian Seguin (5), Myles Prusinski and Cooper Coleman for the win. Canadian Tire’s goal was earned

by Brendan Potter, assisted by Nolan Keith and Andrew Potter.

In the Novice Division, J.F. Construction and Make-A-Wish tied 4-4. J.F. Construction had goals from Brandon Parrott (3) and Adam Davies, while Oscian Seguin, Sully Vaghn, Adam Clark and Ian Barkey score for Make-A-Wish.

In other Novice action, Chris McAuley.ca took the win against Krown Rust 4-2. ChrisMcAuley.ca’s Jordan King (2), Adam Goble and Griffin McAuley scored. Kailyn Seguin scored both goals for Krown Rust.

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against Buck’s Construx 9-6 in the Atom Division. Port Perry Dental’s Jacob Buchanan (4), Daymond Clark (4), and Brodie Holmes scored, while Cameron Yeo(3), Eric Byers (2) and Alexander Johnstone replied for Buck’s Construx.

Eco Water beat Low & Low 10-5 in the other Atom match-up. Eco Water’s goals came from Brett Hanley (6), Hayden Piney (2), Leah Seeney and Ginny Lee. Low & Low goals were by Connor Rogers (3), Aidan Lazure and Zeke Bailey.

Cochrane Tree Service tied Red Ribbon Restaurant 2-2 in a PeeWee tilt. Cochrane Tree Service’s goals were from Cameron Barkey and Owen Silcock. Red Ribbon Restaurant had goals by Bethanie Holmes and Hannah Buchanan.

Practicar took Urban Landscape for the win 6-2 in the other PeeWee game of the weekend. Practicar’s goals were from Troy Larmer (3), Karrah Mulligan, Emily VanUden and Tye Crouter.

Urban Landscape’s goals were by Carson Nozdryn and Owen Seguin.

In the Midget Division, All Flags Shell won against Luchka Float Service 5-4. Wrapping up the weekend, Denault Beat Omnific Design 5-2 in the other Midget match-up.

Minor PeeWee Stars skate to Silver Stick championship The Uxbridge Minor Peewee A Team sponsored by the Ryan Waters Foundation is proud to announce that they are the Champions of the Silver Stick Qualifying tournament that was held from Nov. 28 to 30 in Cobourg.

The boys fought hard through their division to battle against the Whitby Wildcats in the finals winning 4-3 in overtime. The boys showed amazing teamwork persevering through each challenge by working hard and staying determined to win.

The coaches and families are proud to support the boys as they move on to the Silver Stick International Finals being held in Newmarket in January where they will face top teams across North America. The Minor PeeWee Stars would like to extend special thanks to Brandon Ford in Uxbridge for sponsoring this tournament!

On Monday, Dec. 8, the Stars returned home and maintained their undefeated record in Lakeshore League play with a 2-2 tie against the Cobourg Cougars. After 19 games played, the Stars have won 16 games and tied three, sitting three points ahead of Whitby White in the standings although the Wildcats have played four more games this season.

Team includes Eric Lewis, Alex Burns, Chase Little, Jacob Weatherall, Nolan Goddard, Carter Meyers, Erich Acton, Jordan MacMillan, Mathew Rae, Gavin Graham, Cameron Kosurko, Kyle Weir, Charlie Arpin, Ben Foote, Travis Winder, and goalies Aaron Manias and Quentin Weir, along with their coaches Brent Barton, Frank Blais, Peter Rooney and Scott MacMillan. Way to go Boys!

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IN MEMORIAM

CARD OF THANKS

In loving memory of Judy & Arlene Wallis

You are always in our hearts Never forgotten.

Love Always, John & Betty

LUCYK; Michelle and Emily our granddaughter, who passed away Dec 16, 1999 Your beautiful light shines on.

Forever loved, forever missed.

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We, the family of the late Michael (Mike) Sean Adderley wish to extend our sincere appreciation to family, friends and community for your love, comfort and support in our loss. Mike touched a lot of lives in a truly positive way during his life.

You reminded us about many of those ways.

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Thank You, The Family of Mike Adderley To all the family & friends who joined in celebrating my 80th Birthday.

Thank you for all your kind greetings, cards and gifts.

Thank you to my children and the ladies from the Scugog Island UCW for making this special day possible.

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Suddenly, on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 66. Pat (nee Thompson) of Oshawa and formerly of Stouffville, beloved wife of the late Ronald Robinson. Dearly loved mother of Cheryl Robinson of Oshawa and Rhonda Robinson and her husband Jason Cromwell of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Kaylin, Quentin, Jayla, Coleton, Makynli and Morgan.

Loved daughter of Kay and the late Robert Hall Thompson of Port Perry. Sister of Barbara Hoover.

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PSYCHEDELIC PUPPET SHOW: With a performance featuring everything from rock & roll to highland dancing, The Greenbank Blacklight Puppeteers proudly presented their fourteenth annual puppet show and concert on Friday, Dec. 5, at the Greenbank Church. A second performance will be held this weekend, at 7 BENJAMIN PRIEBE p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. Please contact Brian Jones at 905-985-7816 for information.

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Port Perry gets ready to get muddy with The Mudmen, at Town Hall 1873 SCUGOG: A gang of rowdy, energetic and eccentric celtic rockers will take the stage at Port Perry’s Town Hall 1873 next month, as The Mudmen get ready for an evening of uplifting and high-energy music on Friday, January 9, 2015.

Always entertaining and definitely unique, The Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off stage.

First discovered in 1998 as “The Campbell Brothers” the band signed a deal with EMI Records and changed their name to the Mudmen in the year 2000.

Their music has been featured on XBox and Playstation games, NBC’s television show Black Donnellys, WWE Wrestling, Don Cherry’s hockey videos, six music videos on Much Music - the band has also reached #19 on the charts of Edge radio.

In 2008, the Campbell Brothers were asked to perform on the new Hockey Night in Canada theme song where Ron McLean was quoted as saying, “Mudmen, we love ‘em.”

This lead to many opportunities including a threemonth tour with Johnny Reid, his PBS special and the Canadian Country Music awards with Johnny.

The Mudmen have since appeared on Parliament Hill for Canada Day, where they shook hands with Queen Elizabeth II, are currently on the new Hockey Night in Canada theme song, were featured in the 2009 Edmonton Oilers Home Opener, and have reached many more uniquely Canadian achievements.

The Mudmen have grown into a drastically more Celtic sound, which allows them to perform at Country festivals, Celtic Festivals, corporate events, and many family events. New members Steve Gore, Mario Bozza and Anthony Albanese have brought fresh energy, new ideas and attitudes - which have given new life to the group of friends.

The Mudmen have proven they are around to stay and they are on the rise again. They believe that “Nice guys finish first” and that enjoying life and all that one does translates to all audiences.

Tickets for The Mudmen are $25, and are now on sale on-line at www.TownHall1873.ca, or through the box office by phoning 905-985-8181, or dropping in to the storefront at the corner of Queen St. and Simcoe St. in downtown Port Perry.

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BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly

Larry Doble of the Greenbank Lions Club is joined by grandson Tristan, for a photo with Santa at the Greenbank Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 6.

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Houston rink performs well at Regionals F RO M PAG E 1 2

On the Men’s side, it looked like teams weren’t expecting much from Uxbridge’s Rob Houston, based on his eighth place seed out of nine teams entered,. However, a first game win put the team up against top seed John Epping who currently sits in fourth place in Canada’s team rankings. Houston battled back and forth with Epping for seven ends, but with the score tied at four, Epping’s vice made a spectacular cross ice hit and roll to set up the team’s score of four to break the game wide open and solidify the 8-4 Epping victory. Houston would battle on wining his next two games on the BSide, but the team came out flat against Unionville’s Jim Bell in the B-Semi Finals ending his team’s weekend. Annandale’s Epping and Richard Krell won the two zone spots at Regions.

Grant Family Take the Turkey Spiel Gary Grant skipped his team of Randy Grant, Ray Grant and Terry Jenkins to the overall championship of the mens Turkey Bonspiel at the Uxbridge Curling Club this past weekend. Teams played three, eight end games and were treated with lunch and a full turkey dinner provided by Liz Smith and her team of volunteers. David Walkers from Annandale was the top three game winner on the early draw, but finished second to Grant based on points.

As prizing, the winning teams took home, you guessed it, frozen turkeys. Special thanks to Chris Smith from Len Graphics for sponsoring the event.

Rowe Wins JBOB Senior Mixed A full contingent of sixteen teams representing Annandale, Oshawa, Tam Heather, Uxbridge and host Port Perry Curling Clubs vied for the JBOB Holsteins trophy sponsored by owners An-

drea and Bob Lamb. After winning both their games, three teams were tied with identical points: Doug Rowe, Bill Kennedy, and Ian Emerson, all from Port Perry.

It took drawmaster Paul Coveart’s math skills to break the tie and award first place to Doug Rowe’s team of Allyson Rowe, Gord and Laurie McCombe. Thanks to Paul Webert for coordinating and to Herrington’s Quality Butchers who provided original meat arrangements for the top three teams in each draw.

Schedule One Winners At the Port Perry Curling Club, the first schedule of the league play has concluded. Monday Night Mens winners are Don Beaton, Mike Tyce, David Harris, and Tim Dennis. Wednesday Night Mens winners are Paul Travers, Kevin Davis, Jake Haak, and Gord Berry. The winners from the 5:30 p.m. draw of Friday Night Mixed league were Call Kennedy, Bev Kennedy, Ted Gibson, and Pat Gibson. The team of Tim and Juli Myers, Chris Umiastowski, Vanessa Reeve won the 7:15 draw while Susan Duivesteyn, Carrie Fielding, Gord and Sandy Odrowski won the 8:45 p.m. draw.

The team of Susan Duivesteyn, Maggie Van Camp, Norma Van Camp, and Deanna Grove won the Tuesday Night Ladies schedule. Congratulations curlers!

New Team Entry League at UCC The Uxbridge Curling Club is pleased to announce a new open format team entry league on Monday nights starting in January. The league is open to active UCC members who want to form any combination of womens, mens, or mixed teams.

With open sheets available on Mondays, the club felt this was an opportunity to pilot the new league without impacting the existing Monday draft league. Registration is required by Monday, Dec. 15, so please contact League Convenor Ray Brauch for more details.

Blackstock was well represented at two Christmas Parades last week. On Wednesday evening, the Farmer’s Parade of Lights was held from Enniskillen to Tyrone via Hayden. This is a group of farmers who decorate different pieces of farm equipment with beautiful lights run by generators. One team of horses joined the tractors and other modern machinery. It was indeed well done.

On Saturday Evening the annual Santa Claus parade took place in Port Perry and delighted a large audience.

Congratulations to the organizers of both parades.

On Sunday afternoon, a community shower was held for Sean and Jessica Taylor at a “Meet And Greet” party held at the home of Kelly Gatchell. Everyone enjoyed a lunch of tasty desserts along with much visiting. The bride and groom replied fittingly for the monetary gift that was presented to them. They make their home in Brampton.

Our university and college young people will be returning home soon after writing their exams. Enjoy the great homemade meals and visiting with your friends and relatives.

Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Doreen Sheehey, Harold Crawford, Elaine Bailey, Mary Lou Brouard. Elmo Gibson and Lawrence McLaughlin low.

Keith Van Camp and the most hone hands. Winners of the specials were Norm Lackner, Lawrence McLaughlin and Ellen Gibson(2). These euchre parties are held each Tuesday evening beginning at 7:30 p.m. sharp at the St. John’s Anglican Church parish hall. Anyone who enjoys a game of euchre is welcome to attend.

‘The Nutcracker’ show returns SCUGOG: Island Dance Studio is pleased once again to present their annual Nutcracker Extravaganza! This is the time where the Island Dance Studio Family celebrates Christmas and shares Christmas joy with our community. Dancers from ages three to 16 will be on stage showcasing their many talents, with dances ranging from Classical Ballet to Hip Hop Santa’s.

Performances will be held on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. - inside Town Hall 1873, at the corner of Queen St. and Simcoe St. in Port Perry.

The variety of this Nutcracker is sure to please all ages and interests, artistically and musically!

Island Dance School is looking forward to seeing familiar faces as they proudly present their fourteenth season of Nutcracker for Port

Perry and surrounding area audiences.

Tickets for The Nutcracker are $25 for allages, and are now on sale on-line at www.Town-

Hall1873.ca, or through the box office by phoning 905-985-8181, or dropping in to the storefront at the corner of Queen St. and Simcoe St.

What are you doing Christmas day? This is a

Special Invitation

FREE Old Fashioned Christmas Dinner here at Victory Christian Centre to you and your family to join us for a

593 Alma St. Port Perry

Dec. 25th at 1pm There are limited seats so please call to reserve a spot for yourself (and your family) as soon as possible by calling the church office at 905-985-1346

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Brian & Michelle Shaw invite you to...

Scugog Community Christmas FOOD & GIFT DRIVE

It just makes cents!

Operation Scugog Food & Toy Drive will be at Foodland on December 13th 9a.m. - 4p.m.

278 Queen St., Port Perry 905.985.2159

Live Entertainment, Goodies, Treats & Sampling!