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A Durham Regional Police K-9 unit searches the area surrounding the CIBC Bank on Queen St. in Port Perry, following the second robbery at the local bank since December. Police are still searching for a lone DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard suspect in connection with the heist. SCUGOG: Police continue to search for a male suspect following a robbery at the CIBC Bank in Port Perry last week. Previously held up in December, numerous police vehicles surrounded the Queen St. bank for the second time in less than two months, on Wednesday, Feb. 18. According to police, at approximately 1:10 p.m., a male suspect en-

tered the bank and demanded cash from a teller. A quantity of cash was given and the suspect fled, using the north doors. No weapon was seen and no one in the bank was physically injured during the incident. The currently sought lone suspect is described as male, black, approximately 20 years old, 6’ tall with a thin build and wearing a dark hooded jacket and oversized sunglasses with

a tan-coloured rim. Anyone with new information to this investigation is asked to contact Det. Houston of the Major Crime Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5360. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

UXBRIDGE: Thomas the Tank Engine will be rolling into Uxbridge for two weekends this summer. Representatives from the York-Durham Heritage Railway made the announcement at council’s meeting on the evening of Monday, Feb. 23, that the beloved children’s character will be visiting Uxbridge on the weekends of Aug. 14 to 16, as well as Aug. 21 to 23, following months of planning and negotiations. In what is planned to become an annual event, riders can experience a 25-minute train ride through the Oak Ridges Moraine aboard the heritage train, which will feature Thomas as the locomotive. A portion of King St. will be closed during the event, which organizers expect will bring more than 10,000 people to town over each weekend. In addition to train rides, there will also be entertainment, face painting, food from local vendors and more to keep the entire family entertained. Organizers added that they have already discussed the use of shuttle buses with township staff, after hearing concerns from Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor over the added traffic expected to be in town on both weekends. Mayor O’Connor also suggested that the arrival of Thomas the Tank Engine could be promoted at BIA businesses through window displays. “This event is a win-win scenario,” commented Mayor O’Connor, on the event’s potential positive effect on Uxbridge. Ward 1 Councillor Pam Beach noted that the added visitors for the two weekends will be a great boost for the municipality. “I’ve had a hard time keeping this quiet. It’s going to be a great boost for tourism and the town,” said Councillor Beach.

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Party for a cause on March 14

EVERYONE’S IRISH ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY: From left, Steven Langenhuizen, Krista Duke, Margaret Ayres and Mike Waller - of the Port Perry Fire Fighters Association and Big Brothers Big Sisters North Durham - will host a St. Patrick’s Day dance on March 14, at the Scugog Community Centre. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Firefighters Association (PPFA) will be hosting a St. Paddy’s Day dance in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham (BBBSND) and other local charities. It will take place at the Scugog Community Centre (1655 Reach St.) on Saturday, March 14. Tickets are available for $15 in advance from Todd at the Port Perry Fire Hall, located at 30 Crandell St. in Port Perry, or at the BBBSND offices inside the Port Perry Scout Hall, located at 15585 Simcoe St. Readers who wish to purchase tickets at the doors

of the event will be asked to pay $20 on the evening of the dance. Please note this is a 19-years-of-age and older event. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the evening will include a silent auction, a DJ and dancing, a cash bar serving green beer and mixed drinks, and late-night pizza donated by Domino’s Pizza Port Perry. Come out and enjoy a fun night supporting the local Firefighters Association. The PPFA raises thousands of dollars annually for BBBSND, Muscular Dystrophy Canada, and other local charities.

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More than 100 R.H. Cornish Cougars show that they care teacher-lead ‘100 Kids Who Care’ project was off to a soaring start on Friday, Feb. 20. The assembly included the reading of a storybook titled ‘Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed’ which carries a positive message of caring for family, neighbours, friends, and strangers. At the end of their storybook reading, the students in attendance were told that “One act of caring can create an endless ripple effect, and it all starts with you.” Mrs. Samuel, one of the teacher organizers behind the group, told The Standard that there is too much emphasis on what kids are not supposed to, such as ‘don’t bully, don’t be mean,’ - but that she hoped to create a positive environment and show their students and children what they are supposed to do. At each meeting, the students will be assigned a Mission of Caring to complete that month. “Our students are wonderful, they help at home with dinner, cleaning up, and caring for their pets and siblings,” said Mrs. Samuel. “What we want to do is push them to think bigger, and start spreading kindness outside of their homes.”

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SCUGOG: Following the popular trend of community charity groups ‘100 Women/Men Who Care’ which have sprung up across North Durham, students at R.H. Cornish Public School have stepped up to form the next generation of good samaritans - with a twist of their own. Unlike the adult version of the charity groups, the kindergarten to Grade 8 students that make up the 100 Kids Who Care movement will not be asked for cash donations they will instead be asked to offer their time and assistance - in a campaign which hopes to effect change in their homes, schools, and communities at-large. “The student’s first mission will be to perform three random acts of kindness, and have their sheets signed by parents or guardians - that’s their sign-up pledge,” said Co-organizer Mme. Campbell. “In the future, we hope to have the intermediate students and seniors come forward with their own ideas for good-will projects, and help the younger kids to learn.” With an opening assembly attended by more than 160 students, the parent and

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Scugog hosts budget info session BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

SCUGOG: The 2015 budget has been a hot-topic for Scugog Council, but the deliberations are nearing the final stretch. Before the final budget is given the seal of approval and put into action, Mayor Tom Rowett and councillors will open the budget up for comments and input from

their constituents. A special Council meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. in Council Chambers, located at 181 Perry St. in Port Perry, to review the draft 2015 Capital and Operating Budget. Shortly after the final preparations are made, the Township of Scugog will host a 2015 Draft Budget

Open House on Wednesday, March 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Scugog Memorial Public Library, located at 231 Water St., Port Perry. At the Open House session, Township staff and Council will present their proposed budget for the 2015 season - before opening up the floor to comments from the public.

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National award for Lance Brown Seagrave airs recreation woes BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

CTV Sports anchor and local resident Lance Brown (left) receives a 2015 Great Canadian Hoser Award from Canadian Tire Uxbridge owner Pat Higgins, at a ceremony in Blackstock on Thursday, Feb. 19. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

NORTH DURHAM: Amid freezing temperatures befitting such an occasion, last week, local resident Lance Brown was awarded a prestigious national award for his work building ice rinks for the benefit of families in need. At a ceremony in Blackstock, on Thursday, Feb. 19, the longtime CTV sports anchor was honoured as one of Canadian Tire’s Great Canadian Hosers of 2015. Each year, Canadian Tire awards five new local champions from across the country for braving the cold to help keep their community active all winter long. Mr. Brown spearheads an annual event, building ice rinks for deserving fami-

lies in need. As part of the presentation Mr. Brown was presented with the coveted gold-hose trophy by Canadian Tire Uxbridge owner Pat Higgins. As well, a $1,000 donation to Jumpstart was made in his name, and an in-ice We All Play For Canada logo etched into the home rink of the family he helped this year. Upon receiving the award, Mr. Brown noted that he is just one part of a team that brings rinks to a deserving family each year. “I’m honoured to have received this award,” Mr. Brown told The Standard. “But, I’m just a conduit, others donate the materials and the equipment to give back to those in need and offer a hand-up.” As well, Mr. Higgins remarked that it was an honour for him to be a part of

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the ceremony, and spoke highly of Mr. Brown’s charitable efforts. “It was great to be involved with this, Lance does tremendous work in the community, and Canadian Tire is honoured to be able to present this award to him for all that he does to help others,” said Mr. Higgins. The ritual of building backyard rinks has been a part of Mr. Brown’s life since childhood, and he noted that he is pleased to be able to carry on the Canadian tradition. “My dad built me a rink when I was young. And then, I built my first when I was 17-years-old, which wasn’t all that hard since we lived in Edmonton. And later I built them for my own children. Now, we try and build one every year for someone in need, and it’s always a feel good story for everyone involved.”

SCUGOG: It has been several years since the Seagrave Park Board disbanded, citing increasing fees and a lack of financial support from both Scugog Township and the City of Kawartha Lakes. While council is working to improve relations, many former members still feel jilted by matters of the past. Ward 1 Councillor Betty Somerville called a public meeting in January, at the Seagrave Church, hoping to open a discussion on the Park Board and end the animosity that some in Seagrave feel towards Scugog Township. More than 35 Seagrave residents, many of whom played in the park as children, gathered to voice their concerns and frustrations. While the Township and the former Park Board remain at an impasse, Scugog Mayor Tom Rowett and Councillor Somerville have learned what both parties need to do in hopes of fostering a relationship. “As a new mayor with a full term ahead, I want to break down the barriers that were built on past animosity,” said Mayor Rowett. “The Township is hoping for a partnership with Seagrave in the future.” The Seagrave Park Board was formed in 1976, after the community decided to start a slow-pitch baseball team, based in the Coryell St. park. Starting with nothing but an overgrown lot and a rusty chain-link backstop, the original Park Board cut the grass, installed new fencing and ball diamonds, and constructed the picnic shelter with donations of their own materials, time and money. According to several former members of the Park Board, most of their Township funding was cut during amalgamation, and permit and liability fees became the final nail in the coffin. The first topic brought forward by the Seagrave residents was the maintenance of their park. Historically, the Park Board members would cut the grass and grate the baseball diamonds on their own time - until, they say, Scugog Township took over the duties a few years ago. “The Township showed up and told us

that we weren’t allowed to maintain the property anymore. They told us that their contractors would handle everything, and now they barely touch it,” explained former Park Board member Lee Beacock. Doug Babcock, a Seagrave resident and former Park Board member, suggested that the Township staff who maintain Port Perry’s waterfront parks should be made to “... drive 15 minutes up the road and maintain the property.” Fees and permits were another source of frustration brought up by the Seagrave residents - who were upset when they had to pay $800 for a permit, in order to hold their annual Seagrave Christmas Dance - a main fundraiser for the then-struggling group. According to Marilyn Blair, former treasurer for the Park Board, “we couldn’t break-even if they charged us to try and raise money. The insurance and liability fees and diamond-use fees [now $66 perdiamond per-day for weekend tournaments] just kept going up, and we had to call it quits.” Glen Smith, Scugog’s new Director of Public Works and Parks, replied that “A park board is a committee of council, and as such should be included in Township’s insurance policies. The Seagrave Park Board should never have had to pay for insurance or usage fees. Not being able to take care of your local park, or even play in it without permits, sounds un-democratic. We will meet with the residents and get to the bottom of this.” Burt Hutchinson, former president of the first Seagrave Park Board, told Mayor Rowett that “the first step is going to Council and cleaning up all of the stupid rules put in place, and let the volunteers continue the work they’ve done for decades. If there can be some monetary support and a show of appreciation - people from Seagrave might just come forward to form a partnership.” Mayor Rowett told The Standard that “No-one knows more about Scugog’s local facilities, parks and halls than the people who use them and operate them. If we can invest into the park’s future, and find some money in the budget, hopefully we will see the re-formation of the park board.”

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SCUGOG: Scugog Township councillors have reversed a call made less than two years ago, and will return a crossing guard to the students of S.A. Cawker Public School - located on Old Simcoe Rd. north of Reach St. Following an impacting deputation made earlier this month by Ward 5 Councillor Jennifer Back, who is the parent of a young student at the school, Councillors supported a motion to re-instate the crossing guard position at Old Simcoe Rd., which was removed as a municipal cost-saving measure in September of 2013. Councillor Back informed Mayor Tom Rowett and other councillors about ‘chaotic’ traffic conditions in the street near the school - due to in-

creased bus and parent vehicle activity, and students attempting to cross the street unattended. In late 2012, under the previous Council, Township staff carried out a usage-study of 11 crossing guard positions - hoping to determine which positions were necessary, and which could be removed. The move drew protest from some parents and school faculty across the Township, but was carried out according to Ontario Traffic Council regulations - due to the low numbers of students who crossed the streets. “It’s an accident waiting to happen,” said Councillor Back. “I don’t want the safety or life of a child based on a mathematical equation. I would not wish the life of a child for a few thousand dollars.”

During the 2012 study, Township staff calculated both the number of students crossing the roadway, and the number of safe gaps in traffic in a given time period. The numbers were compared to rates in 2015 - when many more children are driven to school by their parents. According to the document, morning crossings of Old Simcoe Rd. dropped from 27 to seven, and afternoon crossings dropped from 51 to only 15, in 2015. Re-instating the crossing guard position is expected to cost about $10,000 - $7,500 in salary, plus $2,500 for line painting and signage - according to Township staff. The line-painting and hiring of a new crossing guard is expected to be carried out as soon as possible.

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NORTH DURHAM SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux-Ball The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, invite you to the Annual Spring Drum Social, on Saturday, March 21. The Day starts off at 11:30 a.m., with a potluck (please bring a dish). Drumming is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the day. There will be 50/50 draw, and free door prizes, and raffles, spot dances, a day filled with fun and socializing so bring your Mocs, and come on out. Honorarium for first five registered drums, Travel money for dancers in regalia. The location is at 22600 Island Rd., 1 km north of the Great Blue Heron Casino on the left hand side. For more information, please call Anne at 905-985-9107. This past weekend, call to worship was called by the Rev. Michelle Hofman a warm welcome went out to all who attended the service. The Message was “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”

A Congregational Meeting will be held on March 1, following the Service. The St. Patrick’s Day Supper is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at 6 p.m., at the Scugog Island Community Hall. Thank you to all for the fellowship following the morning service. Don’t forget to get your renewal in to Steve if anyone is interested in subscribing to this magazine or for those who wish to renew the cost is still $20. The renewal need to go out by the end of February. Thank you in advance. Happy Birthdays goes out to: Oakly Williamson on the 22nd; Jon Williamson on the 23rd; Mark Le Saux on the 25th and Kelly Ewing on the 27th. Happy Birthday to everyone I may have missed. I can be reached at whitekwe@hotmail. com by e-mail or by phone at 905-9857662 for submissions to future editions of the Scugog Island news.

EPSOM & UTICA by Kem Cehajic Seems like we’re having a retro winter this year, lots of cold and some snow two or three times a week - just like the good old days. Church greeters for March will be Eric and Jane Sobil along with Margaret Sevier. There is a soup luncheon this Thursday, Feb. 26, at Goodwood United Church, starting at high noon. A reminder that the Knit-

Wits meet every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Welcome back to our Darlene, who was down in Florida visiting Shirley Baster for two weeks which must have been fun - bye bye sunshine, hello... this; sorry Dar. Another reminder that the Bethesda-Reach Women’s Institute will be holding their Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at

Noon, on April 14 at the United Church, located on First Ave., in Uxbridge. Fashions are by Alia/TanJay, Oshawa Centre. Tickets ($20 each) will be available from 905-985-3976. 905852-3925 or 905-852-4024 or from WI members. Stay happy and healthy, and send me your Epsom/ Utica news at danman@ powergate.ca.

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling One deep freeze into another! That cold weather has extended all the way into the Southern U.S., with snow in Virginia and beyond. I’m told kids there got 5 snow days! But it was also cold in Florida. In Houston, it was 1C and in Belize, maybe high 60s. But, it is getting warmer, which is not what is predicted for home. No snow though! The Sandford choir enjoyed birthday cake last Wednesday to celebrate special days of both Bruce and Barb Harwood. Congratulations to others celebrating including Steve Wilson at my end of Sandford Rd. Allan and Caroline McGillivray are celebrating the birth of a little granddaughter, Felicity Lindsay, born on Feb. 19 and weighing in at 6 lbs, 13 oz. Sunday, Feb. 22, was the first Sunday in Lent. Communion was served as well as the installation of officers for both church councils. The newly constituted council for Zephyr consists of : Peter Doling, Elwood Kirton, Gordon Rolling, Kim Rush, Linda Wagg, Diane Bennett, Mary Blackstock, Mary Dube and Rodney Sine. For Sandford the members are: Norma Scott, George Kydd, Bill Richardson, Sheila Richardson, Adele Boy, Carolyn Hicken and Al Sopel. We are still missing two members. There are lots of events coming up in the future to keep everyone busy. On Thursday, Feb. 26. the DVD series continues at Sandford. The overall title is “ Living the

Question” with the one this week called “Thinking Theologically”. The following week the one being discussed is entitled” Stories of Creation.” These sessions are at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. On Thursday, March 5, at 1 p.m., the movie ‘The Hundred Foot Journey’ starring Helen Mirren, will be shown at Zephyr. Everyone is invited to come along and share the tea, popcorn and fellowship. World Day of Prayer is slated for Friday, March 6. Our ladies are invited to join with the ladies of Uxbridge as they gather at Trinity United to observe this special day. March 10 is a Presbytery meeting and Sandford council meet that same evening. On Wednesday, March 11, we are again serving up soup and cookies at Uxbridge’s St. Andrews Presbyterian in aid of the Food Bank. This will be the last one by us this year. Zephyr ladies of the UCW meet on Thursday, March 12 and they are asked to wear green, in honour is St. Patrick. On Sunday, March 22, members of the congregations will join together for a service at Sandford, which will be conducted by Bruce Harwood. On March 26, Sandford UCW will meet in the afternoon and the Book club in the evening. The book under discussion is entitled “Prayer -Does It Make A Difference?” There are copies in the library. Please see Carol Johnson to reserve a copy if they are both out.

Wednesday, Feb. 25 Bring your fiddle, guitar, vocals and dancing shoes to the Port Perry Fiddle Club’s February Valentine Dance at the Scugog Community Centre (1655 Reach St.) starting at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome, $5 admission. For more info, call 905-985-7557. Thursday, Feb. 26 Pay-what-you-can lunch from 12 to 2 p.m.. followed by talk and Q&A period with Uxbridge lawyer, Bob Sedore of Bailey and Sedore, Barristers. Sponsored by St. Paul’s Anglican Church and North House. Location: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto Street South. Information 905-852-6853. * North Durham Nature is hosting a talk, “The Ever Changing Nature of Lake Scugog”, presented by Barbara Karthein, President of the Scugog Lake Stewards. It will take place at the Scugog Memorial Library (231 Water Street, Port Perry) at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome! For more information please visit NDN’s website: www.northdurhamnature.com. * Goodwood Uunited Church Soup Lunch - Join us from 11 am to 1 pm for the original soup lunch!Homemade soup, bread, dessert and beverage - all for just $5 Fun and friendship free! Located on the corner of Front Street (Concession 3) and Goodwood Rd. Need more information? Call 905640-3347. Saturday, Feb. 28 Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham (BBBSND) is hosting their annual Wing & Pizza Night at the Scugog Community Centre Doors open at 7p.m. and wings and pizza will be served from 8p.m. until 9:30p.m. Tickets are available for $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased from from the Big Brothers Big Sisters office (The Scout Hall), Gus Brown, PPPrint and Flawless Dry Cleaners. Please note

that this is a 19 plus event. * Summer House League Soccer registration - open to ages 4 -18 yrs. In-person Registration from 9 am - 11 am at the Uxbridge Arena, Williamson Boardroom. Early Bird rate deadline is Feb. 28th. For more information or to Register Online visit www. uxbridgesoccerclub.com Sunday, March 1 Snow White coming to Uxbridge for an interactive family fun theatre performance by Dufflebag Theatre Company in support of Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources programs. The show will begin at 1 pm, with doors opening at 12:30 pm, family passes are $40 (any two adults and four children) or an individual pass for $10 Please contact 905-862-3131 or www.durhamfamilyresources.org for more information. * Music Fest from 10-11 a.m. at Reachview Village, Uxbridge. An excellent venue for anyone to gain experience performing - be it singing, dance, story-telling or playing an instrument. All welcome. For more info please contact Jo at 905-852-6487. Friday, Mar. 6 World’s Day of Prayer at Prince Albert United Church, starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 7 Seagrave Fun-Spiel starting at 9 a.m. at Port Perry Curling Club. Open to 64 curlers from the area, with new curlers welcome to join in the fun! $25 per person or $40 for a couple. For more info, contact Dave or Angie at angndave@ hotmail.com or 905-260-0216 by Feb. 27. Saturday, Mar. 14 St. Patrick’s Day supper at the Scugog Island Community Hall, sponsored by the Scugog Island UCW. Starts at 6 p.m. Adults $18, Children ages 6-12 $5. Call Anna Spencley 905985-2911. Wednesday, March 18 Pine Ridge Garden Club trip to Canada Blooms. Bus & Admission $45. Leaving Nestleton 8:30 a.m. and Port

Perry at 8:50. For more info call D. Slute 985-0778 or dianneslute@powergate.ca. Every Monday * Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums welcomes new members and offers free lessons for both, Uxbridge Legion, 109 Franklin St., Uxbridge 7:30 p.m. info: Alex 905-649-1620. * Pineridge Chorus of Sweet Adelines rehearsal, 7:15 p.m., Uxbridge Music Hall, 905-8526327. Every Tuesday * Knitting , crocheting , or bring your other crafts to Caesarea church hall at 3625 Hwy 57. Our main focus is making baby items for charity. Yarn donations appreciated. Call Joyce 905 986 0777. * Euchre, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, Blackstock, year round, sponsored by the Cartwright Seniors. Every Wednesday * Community Soup Lunch Noon to 1 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. 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 euchre, Nestleton Hall, 7:30 p.m. * Sunderland Legion, Darts, 7:30 p.m. * Pickleball, 9 a.m. - noon, Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry.

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BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Ontario is certainly suffering cold weather these days - winter in Ontario but, before long spring will be here. The community was saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of Muriel Hoskin in her 100th year. The visitation is on Wednesday evening with the service at the Wagg Chapel on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. Sympathy is extended to her family Joan and Harvey Graham of Port Perry, Ron And Sandra Hoskin of Blackstock and Larry Hoskin of Calgary, as well as to her grandchildren and great grand-

children. Sympathy is also extended to Jane Smith of Hampton and her family on the passing of her husband Glenn. Blackstock was represented at the visitation on Sunday and the funeral on Monday. The 36th annual Fletcher Bonspiel in money of avid curler Bob Fletcher was held on Saturday with much fun and fellowship enjoyed by all. The competition was keen throughout the day. Diana Fletcher, Bob’s daughter presented the Trophy and prized to the winning team – Bill

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till Nozdryn, Ron Bradburn, Herb Vine and Dorothy Bolzon. Other winners were - Mike and Darren Marks, Andrew and Matthew Mephstad, David VanCamp, Janet, Aileen and Michael VanCamp and Robert Bolzon, Roger Alarimo, Ron Kuipers and Darryl. Tim Dakin thanked everyone for their assistance and congratulated the winners. Lois Vivian won the draw to the button and Ryan Currie the Double takeout. If you are interested in curling the club has curling on Monday and Tuesday evening at the local are-

na. For more details call Doug or Karen Kadowaki at 905-986-4263. I recently enjoyed a week on a Caribbean cruise with a group of friends. While the temperature was far from what was expected, it was certainly warmer than here. Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Vivian Canning, Wilma VanCamp who also had the most lone hands, Elaine Bailey, Ellen Gibson, Hennie Povey and Alvin Foster low. The specials were won by Doris Manns, Alvin Foster, Norm Lackner and Elmo Gibson.

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell At the Blackstock and District Lions Club’s next meeting on Wednesday, March 4, we welcome Lion Jim Preston of the Sunderland Lions Club. Lion Jim is our Region Chairperson for Region 33 and will be making his annual official visit. We look forward to his visit and hearing his message.

Keep Wednesday, March 11 open for our annual Lions Effective Speaking Contest. It will be held in the Parish Hall of St. John’s Anglican Church on Church St. in Blackstock. Students from grades 6, 7 and 8 from Cartwright Central Public School will be speaking and members of the public are en-

couraged to attend. The evening begins at 7 p.m. The winner of this evening’s speaking event will be invited to represent Blackstock & District Lions at the District Junior English Division Contest in Newmarket on Saturday, March 28. Hope to see you there.

The Greenbank P.S. choir headed off to Sunderland Music Festival, Monday, February 23. Good luck Greenbank, and thank you to Mrs. D. Bell for donating so much time to make this possible! Super Hero day will be held this Friday – Get dressed to save the day. Friday, March 6 will be another fabulous Movie night! This time we will feature Disney’s new release “Big Hero 6”. Admission is $5 per person, including popcorn or a cookie, and a drink! Doors open at 6 p.m., with the movie beginning at 6:30 p.m. Come out and enjoy. Congratulations to Wanda Foster on the arrival of her second grandson, Ethan who arrived on Feb. 16, son of Todd and J.J., brother for sister Ella. Happy 90th birthday to Kay Balmer. Spring is less than a month away and it’s time for kids to register for Softball! Minor Ball registration will be Friday, March 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Greenback Hall. T-Ball to Senior Division is for Players born between 1996 and 2010. Registration forms are available at Greenbank Store, along with drop box for completed forms. For more info, please contact Barb at 905-985-3903. Kim Thomson welcomed all to

church on Sunday, the First Sunday of Lent, and Communion, assisted by ushers Judy and Jim Gibson. Happy Birthday wishes go to Pauline Reed and Wilma Smith who celebrated Feb 27th! Best Wishes and Congratulations to Rodd and Marie Foster who will be 67 years married on the 27th. Wilma announced the Secret Pen Pal’s program is set to go, so check the letter pockets in the Sunday School room, and start getting in touch! Bible Jeopardy answer was given by Janelle Phoenix. The meaning of communion was talked about at children’s time. The sermon titled “Put to the Test,” questioned ways we are tested – our faith, environmental issues, decisions and more. “Holy, Holy, Holy” by Schubert was beautifully sung by the choir. Next Sunday March 1st you are invited for Coffee and Muffins, served by the Evening U.C.W,. at 10:15 am. March 4th – The Evening U.C.W. meets at 7:30 p.m., at the church. There will be no Fidelis Unit meeting this month, but the March 6 World Day of Prayer at Seagrave United Church, with 12:30 p.m. dessert and beverage and meeting,

SEAGRAVE by Jean Short The cold weather that we have experienced has left us with a lovely coating of snow and ice on the trees, creating a winter wonderland. But we must be thankful that we did not receive the snow that the Eastern Provinces did! Happy Birthday wishes to Fran Taylor on the 25th and Teri Payne (28th). Rev. Wanda Stride sends her heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed items for her to take to the people of El Salvador. At Church Sunday morning, Don Real provided information about “PAR”. “PAR” is a pre-payment plan provided for your weekly offering. You can sign a form and your funds will automatically be deposited to the Church. This will help the finance dept. to forecast their income for the year. For more information contact Don at 705357-3871 or donreal10@gmail.com. Tara Bailey presented a Mission & Service report and reminded us of the Lenten Calendar Challenge which concludes on Easter Sunday. The smiling greeters and providers of treats and coffee af-

ter the service were Wendy and Wyn Hughes. The Lenten readers were Barb Martyn and Rick McAskill. Rev. Parker officiated at the Communion Service, and two children, Marissa Scanes and Ethan Lesch served the session elders. Rev. Parker’s sermon was entitled “Put to the Test.” We are tested by the way we talk and what we say, so be cautious of the words you say and what you ask for. It is a test as to how we are perceived. Even the weather is out of control with global warming. Is this a test? How often do we sit back and listen and then respond or perhaps not if it doesn’t interest us? God does not punish us, we punish ourselves. Coming Events: Thursday Feb. 26 at 7p.m. - Opening The Doors to Spirituality bible study. The topic is Philemon, a personal letter from the Epistle of St. Paul. Everyone is welcome. Sunday, Mar. 1 at 9:15 a.m. - Second Sunday of Lent. Children will be presenting a Puppet show. Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration for

World Day of Prayer is on Friday, Mar. 6, starting at 12:30 p.m., at Seagrave United Church, with dessert and beverage provided. Meeting to follow At Noon on Tuesday, Mar. 17., Out To Lunch returns with a St. Patrick’s Day theme. Casseroles, “Green Salad”, dessert, tea and coffee are on the menu. To reserve a seat, call Jean at 905-985-9921 or e- mail grammiejean2010@hotmail.com. If you are interested in becoming a member of Seagrave United Church, either by Profession of Faith or by Transfer of membership, please call Rev. Parker at 905-5799899 or rparker@sympatico.ca. or Barb Martyn at 905-9858383 or barberick@sympatico.ca. We are planning a service to receive new members in the near future. Many thanks to those who help me with the Seagrave news. If you have items you would like put in this column, please call 905-985-9921 or e-mail grammiejean2010@hotmail.com.

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Residents determined to fight controversial development plan DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: With a pre-hearing conference with the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) regarding the proposed development at 62 Mill St. scheduled for next month, councillors once again heard a presentation from a concerned citizens’ group this week. Gouldville Citizens Association (GCA) president Rob Miller appeared before councillors at their meeting on the evening of Monday, Feb. 23, to outline a number of objections his group has to the proposed development of up to 39 condominium townhouses on the historic lot. According to Mr. Miller, the GCA represents almost 100 homes and more than 300 residents of the immediate area surrounding the property at 62 Mill St. Throughout his 10-minute presentation, Mr. Miller read several sections of the Township’s Official Plan, including a section specifically devoted to the 62 Mill St. property. Mr. Miller pleaded with councillors to make “the best possible decision for this township, standing up for the genuine concerns of the residents.” Among the concerns noted by Mr. Miller were increased traffic on Mill St., which was stated in his presentation to have shown in a recent traffic count undertaken by the township to have more than 4,000 vehicles a day. However, according

to documents obtained by The Standard, the traffic count, which was conducted between Oct. 15 and 21, 2014, shows a total of 17,869 vehicles using Mill St. over that period, an average of slightly more than 2,500 per day. Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor noted that the municipality will be aiming to achieve an outcome that is fair to all parties involved with the proposed development. “You might not get exactly what you want, we might not get exactly what we want and the developer might not get what they want. This is going to be a situation with some give and take,” explained Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor. Despite pressure from the GCA - which includes former Scugog mayor Doug Moffatt among its members - for the township to voice an opinion against the development, Mayor O’Connor noted that such a stance would not influence the Ontario Municipal Board’s eventual ruling. “We can’t prejudge an outcome. If we say that we don’t want this development it’d have no standing with the OMB whatsoever. They don’t seem to understand the process, and haven’t gotten the answers they want, so they seem to be blaming council.” An appeal for compromise was also made by Ward 4 Councillor Fred Bryan. “Hopefully, we can come up with a number of homes that is a good compromise, because it’s not going to be zero,” Councillor Bryan told The Standard.

Budget worries loom in Uxbridge DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: Councillors put the finishing touches on the 2015 municipal budget this past week, with pessimistic predictions about what may lie ahead in future years. “The bottom of the barrel is being scraped here, and next year’s budget will be very difficult,” Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor forewarned. This year, the municipal portion of the tax bill is set to rise by a total of 4.9 per cent. However, when factoring in the other portions of the tax bill, the total increase for local residents is expected to be 1.7 per cent. Mayor O’Connor praised the work of her colleagues on council, as well as township staff

and media members from the Uxbridge Cosmos and The Standard throughout the process of creating this year’s municipal budget. Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet was also pleased with the work carried out by township staff. But noted that more work could be done prior to the beginning of deliberations to keep costs manageable in future years. “What I find disappointing is that our original goal was to recreate last year’s budget, and what we came in at is probably as good as it’s going to get,” said Councillor Highet. “We have to come up with something different so that we don’t start at over 11 per cent again. Next year will certainly be tougher.” Mayor O’Connor add-

ed that there are several properties, such as the Siloam Hall and the Goodwood Lions Hall, as well as excess parkland that may have to be sold by the municipality to keep costs down in future years. “I think that’s something that we need to look at going into next year. They’re nice to have, but in these times, we have to make drastic choices,” explained Mayor O’Connor. The budget ultimately passed by a vote of 6-1, at Council’s meeting on the evening of Monday, Feb. 23. Ward 3 Councillor Pat Mikuse was the lone councillor to vote in oppostion, after sharing concerns from some residents over rising property value assessments, which are carried out by MPAC, and not the municipality.

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SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH 19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, March 1st 10 a.m. Morning Service Rev. Michelle Hofman

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, March 1st Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Marco Testa MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m. SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071

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

UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com

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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

ST. ANDREW’S - CHALMERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry Phone: (905) 982-2064 newsongadmin@powergate.ca www.newsongportperry.ca Sunday March 1st, 10am Nursery and Sunday School Available Wednesday Eucharist 7am All are Welcome. (Anglican Network in Canada)

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (Anglican Church of Canada)

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

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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

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40B Toronto Street S., Uxbridge www.standrewschalmers.ca 905-852-6262 Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. All are warmly welcome

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2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) 905-985-8681 www.portperrybaptist.ca Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor Join us for worship this week: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School of all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 pm -“THE FAMILY PROJECT”“Let us Make Man – Imago Dei” Coffee and refreshments will follow the movie Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all

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

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EDITORIAL

A hall of a dilemma As their Scugog counterparts to continue to wrestle with this year’s municipal budget, Uxbridge councillors put the matter to bed last night, passing the new budget with a nearly unanimous vote. Amid the glee over having successfully whittled down municipal spending for another 12 months with kudos offered up to councillors, staff and even, us here at The Standard, along with our counterparts at the Cosmos, a new narrative was taking shape, with some members of council speaking ominously about the horrors that will await next year, when belts will have to be tightened even further. With few new sources of income on the horizon, new sewage treatment plant in Port Perry notwithstanding, municipalities have been forced to continue playing infrastructure ‘whack-amole’ fixing roads here and there, and hoping that against the odds they can get through another year without anymore major issues appearing. It comes as no surprise that Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor has once again mentioned the possibility of selling some of the township’s lesser-used facilities, as well as some surplus vacant lands as a means to lessen the financial burden passed down to residential taxpayers year-after-year. While some of these buildings may have some link to the past in the community, the sad fact is that many are not used enough in the present for the municipality to continue to spend money on utilities, maintenance, repairs and other costs just to satisfy a small group that could seemingly relocate to other buildings that are struggling for revenue slightly less.

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Governing by fear mongering has been the modus operandi of historically discredited governments and now seems to be the tactic being used by our present government. The hysteria of McCarthy-ism led to the persecution of thousands in the U.S. during the 1950’s. The hysteria following 9/11 led to the ill-conceived invasion of Iraq, and now the fear of terror attacks in Canada is leading our population to believe that the rights and freedoms that our native sons have died for in the second world war should be cast aside. I encourage readers of this letter to consider the opposition to this bill being mounted by no less than 22 distinguished Canadians including four of our previous prime ministers, former Supreme Court Justices, Justice ministers, Solicitors General, privacy commissioners, and members of security and intelligence review committees. Please join with these learned individuals and reconsider, if at present you support the bill. Gord Humphrey Port Perry

I did appreciate some of what Darryl Knight had to say in his Up All Knight column last week (‘Eight complaints or less’). I think he dropped the ball on the biggest, far and away most frustrating line of them all. Most of us have been in it. Most of us have wanted to rip our hair out because of it. We’ve huffed and puffed and it only seems to get worse every passing day. I’m talking, of course, about the line when someone is buying their lottery tickets! It used to be bad enough that you would have someone in front of you

that had either played the lottery with everyone at the office, and had 45 tickets to go through. Or, if you were really in a rush, you would end up behind the person who has been hoarding bingo and crossword tickets since 2002. Now, I get to watch you play Wheel of Fortune, or poker, or some silly hockey game when all I want to do is pay for my gas and be on with my day, not be stuck behind you and your undiagnosed gambling addiction! Ken Duncan Scugog

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‘Toonies for Tyler’ poised Walk Softly Geoff carpentier nymph (that resembles a tiny to help injured youth adult) emerges and gradually Snow fleas moults its skin, growing bigBENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

SCUGOG: After a tragic motor vehicle accident left a 21-year-old Port Perry man with life-changing injuries, the outpouring of support, donations and fundraising from friends, family and complete strangers is helping to ensure a healthy future. Earlier this month on Feb. 7, Tyler Mantle, a lifelong resident of Scugog, was a passenger in a vehicle that crashed on Pine Point Rd., on Scugog Island. After being tended to by emergency services, he was taken to St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, where he learned that his injuries may leave him paralyzed from the waist-down. Stephanie McKenzie, a friend of the Mantle/Connors family who was devastated to hear the news, immediately sprung into action to raise all of the support she could for her friends. “It’s a very scary path that lays ahead, so I put together a trust-fund for Tyler to help him through his rehabilition at the hospital, and in the future,” said Stephanie, who has seen more than $3,000 arrive in the form of donations since the incident. Stephanie has spent much of the past couple weeks baking huge batches of cookies and tarts, which she offers for sale on a Facebook page called

‘Treats for Tyler’ in an effort to raise as much money as she can. She told The Standard that it feels good to know she is working, and baking, and trying her hardest to help her friends. “In addition to the fund and the cookies, we’re also putting donation jars in numerous businesses around town called ‘Toonies for Tyler’,” Stephanie told The Standard. “Even just a couple of dollars, or a couple bags of cookies helps Tyler and his family more than these people could know.” “People have been phoning the family non-stop to ask how they can help, and if there is anything he needs,” said Stephanie. “Tyler sends his heartfelt thanks to everyone who is supporting him through this tough time, or sending him thoughts.” Tyler’s Tribulation Trust Fund has been established at the Port Perry TD Bank, located on Queen St. Readers who wish to donate are asked to visit the location and inquire within, or to send donation to Branch: 2054, Account: 6292010. Donations can also be made on-line through http://www.youcaring. com/medical-fundraiser/tylers-tribulation-trust-fund/305438, or via the Treats for Tyler Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/pages/TREATS-for-Tylers-Trib ulation/793402867420131?fref=ts.

This is a very interesting time of year as odd things happen that are sometimes difficult to explain. I remember a few years ago leading a January walk to Petroglyphs Provincial Park in Peterborough County and seeing more species of invertebrates than birds. I saw seven “insects” and only six kinds of birds. Included in this were two kinds of spiders and flies, a moth, a grub (under the bark of a tree being worked by woodpeckers) and thousands of snow fleas. The most bizarre part of this was that the temperature was about -12C! But as we’re beginning to learn, insects and their allies are a hardy lot and can withstand extreme conditions. Picture the Virginia Ctenucha (a type of wasp moth) we found in December at Nonquon lagoons or the Woolly Bear caterpillar I found January 2nd this year sauntering down a frozen trail in Pickering. But for me the Snow Fleas are most intriguing. Variously called thrips or springtails, they are truly a marvel that we notice only in late winter, even though they live in our gardens and sometimes homes all year long. They get their springtail name from the forklike structure (furcula) attached to the posterior end of the critter. The furcula is normally held under the body by two tiny hooks. When the springtails want to move fast, they release it like a spring and rapidly leap from the surface covering several centimeters with surprising speed. Snow fleas are not actually fleas at all but are a separate and unique group of tiny invertebrates, resembling insects, called Entognathous Hexapods! They are harmless to humans and pets, so there is no need to fret over them. In the summer, hundreds of thousands of springtails can populate one cubic meter of soil. Being tiny (1-2 mm), they are rarely noticed as they forage in the soil and leaf litter, feeding on decaying plant matter and other soil debris. After overwintering as an adult, the eggs are laid in the spring and when they hatch, the snow flea undergoes multiple moults until if finally grows to be as big as the adult starting the cycle anew. This process is called incomplete metamorphosis, where the egg hatches and a

Good job It’s reading week for students in Ontario, and many of my friends are spending their down-time filling out resumes, researching internships, and updating their LinkedIn accounts - in the hopes of scoring a summer job or post-grad position. While working in the sector that you’re studying is a prime choice for many students - a minimum-wage and unrelated position is better than nothing. Despite the type of work, the number of attainable jobs or even paid internships seem to be few and far between. Luckily, when I left Loyalist College with a freshly-printed diploma in photojournalism - I was lucky enough to be taken on as an intern with The Standard. After graduation, my parents and friends told me on a near-daily basis how lucky I was to have a job in the sector I went to school for - something which I thought was no great feat. Most colleges and universities advertise their record-setting employment rates, but forget to mention that many of the positions they help to fill have little to do with their subjects of study. I was shocked to learn that much of my graduating class was unemployed, or moved halfway across the country to find work. Unfortunately for most students - the reality will be minimum wage positions which won’t come close to covering tuition costs – much less living and other expenses. The other posibility, which faces many young students that I know of, is no job at all - despite their pavement-pounding efforts. Let’s reflect on the fact that the youth unemployment rate in Ontario is currently over 15 per cent, more than double the national average - while government-sponsored tuition bursary programs urge more and more students into the academic fray. While I believe that school should be a primary focus and

ger each time, until it becomes an adult. Conversely, insects that undergo complete metamorphosis (e.g. butterflies) go from egg to larva then change into an adult by first pupating. Since there are billions of these animals in the soil, thrips constitute a major food source for many other animals, such as beetles, ants, mites and centipedes to name but a few. But this story is about snow, so what’s going on when we see them in the dead of winter? Two species of dark blue springtails can be spotted on the snow surface when conditions are favourable. It’s not that they actually magically appear at this time of year, but rather that the millions of individuals simply come to the snow’s surface to find food. Sunny winter days are the best time to see these hexapods as they crawl slowly over the snow surface and then suddenly leap into the air. Look for them around the base of trees as they forage for microscopic bits of food, using their 32 eyes to find it. However, they eventually have to get back under the surface of the snow or they will freeze just like any other animal, albeit more slowly. Sometimes there are so many of these that the snow looks black. A single human footprint in the snow can harbour tens of thousands of them. But how can they even survive in such harsh conditions? Simply stated, they can withstand extreme temperatures due to a type of glycine-rich antifreeze protein in their tiny bodies, which binds to ice crystals as they start to form, preventing them from growing larger and thus protecting the snow flea from freezing solid. This unique protein is of interest to scientists for uses as diverse as assisting in human organ transplants and making a better ice cream! So the next time you see “dirty” snow, look more closely, you might be very surprised! Geoff Carpentier is a published author, expedition guide and environmental consultant. Visit Geoff on-line at www. avocetnatureservices.com and on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Shoot First, Ask Later should trump a pay cheque, the lack of lines on a resume can make it difficult to find that first job, which is meant to carry a young person to bigger and better things. Even more troubling is the fact that only about half of young people in our province, aged 15 to 24, held a paid position in 2014 - meaning that many will graduate without any work experience to speak of. And if they do find a position, they will likely be working on their own dime and for no compensation. I believe that summer jobs and field placements offer valuable experience for young people, helping them to discover what they want to do with the rest of their lives, and offering the chance to work in the real world. They are also particularily valuable to students who have a lengthy tenure in post-secondary education, helping to ward off the dreaded question - “Can you explain this gap in your resume?” Employers will note that a busy worker is a hard worker, and “I couldn’t find a position.” is not the best response. Without opportunities to gain relevant work experience, many students feel no other choice than to work for free after they graduate. A quick scan of Kijiji reveals hundreds of advertisements for unpaid work. Despite government claims to have banned unpaid internships, a 2014 Ministry of Labour report found that 42 per cent of employers with interns were not meeting their legal responsibilities. During my time as a student, searching for a placement was one of the busiest periods, I had little chance to think about what those employer requirements were - and no room to be picky. As getting a placement was neccesary for graduation, I had only accepted that if I couldn’t get paid

BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard for working, I would have to bite the bullet and work for free. The Canadian way of thought is to stop discrimination in the workplace, pay is not to be based on age or sex - so why should a student be expected to work for free? Many companies consider internships as a sort of trial-run for employment - but the work they recieve is quite tangible. If an employer can only facilitate unpaid-labour, perhaps they should look at opening a volunteer program - instead of offering temporary desks to the educated masses. Aside from the ethics of unpaid internships, economists point out that such schools of thought are bad for the economy. Unpaid positions privilege those who can afford to work for free, and exclude promising young talent who need income to stay ahead of their loans, or pay the rent. Is the ever-inflating cost of tuition, and the student loans which foot the bill, not enough? For some young job-seekers, the sad irony is that unpaid internships rarely lead to employment. In contrast, employers who invest in training their paid co-op students and interns are much more likely to keep them on staff - and to get a better product in return. As a young person of 21-years-old, I’m not sure what the solution to these work-related woes could be. But the rate of unemployment, and the concessions people will give to work, is a rising tide - and something’s going to give, soon.

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Accent any room by blending one colour with another Trends, more often than not, inspire the creative choices we make in our day-to-day lives. For example, maybe you were excited by something you saw in a magazine, in a friend’s home, or on a Pinterest board and you adapted it yourself. It works the same for home décor. Translating a trend doesn’t have to be daunting or an expensive feat. If you want something budget friendly that will still make a statement, an eyecatching paint project is an inexpensive solution with the biggest potential for change. The trick is to focus on a trend that really packs a punch but requires minimal effort. Take, for example, painting the trim and moulding the same colour as the walls. White trim can sometimes break up a wall visually, but matching the trim elongates the wall for a continuous, stately appearance. Another “no fuss no muss” trend popping up everywhere is the ombré effect for an accent wall. The ombré wall, a surface

treatment that sees the gradual blending of one colour to another, can be a bold or subtle look that can easily be adapted into the home. Picking a trend is one thing but choosing the right paint colours to showcase is another. Apply these tips for creating perfectly-blended ombré walls: • Choose a rich colour that has plenty of shade (this will help later on with the fading process) and that complements the base colour of your wall. • Paint the bottom half of your wall with a thick band of the paint. • While the wall is still wet, use a spray bottle filled with water and spray it on the top quarter of paint. • Use a large natural sea sponge to spread, paint and fade up the wall, using the sponge to blend as you go. Courtesy of News Canada

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MOVING ON UP: Sections of a home were pushed, pulled, and hoisted over a ravine and up a hill on Chalk Lake Rd. recently - requiring several ﬂatbed trucks, a crane, and a team of 20 operators from Royal Homes. The process took two days, and a lot of careful maneuvering. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

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Bruins take two vs. Merchants DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

After a slow start to the action in Game 1, the Uxbridge Bruins skated to back-toback victories against the Little Britain Merchants over the weekend, taking a two-games-to-none lead in their COJHL semi-final series. Game 1 of the series was contested in Uxbridge, on Friday, Feb. 20, and the Bruins showed some sluggish signs at the outset after a 10-day break that followed the regular season. Meanwhile, the Merchants entered the game on a wave of momentum after winning three consecutive games to dispatch the Port Perry MoJacks in the preliminary round of the playoffs. Just over eight minutes into the action, Little Britain had taken a 2-0 lead, before the Bruins came to life following a fantastic powerplay scoring chance by Marco Mastrangelo just past the mid-point of the first period, but were unable to beat Merchants netminder Garrett Haden through the opening 20 minutes. With Uxbridge on the powerplay just over a minute into the second period, Todd Winder swooped in to bang in a rebound and cut Little Britain’s lead in half. The energized Bruins would continue to overwhelm the Merchants just over a minute later, when ‘Magic’ Mike Spataro’s point shot was tipped in by Shane Smith to equalize the match. However, goals from Kurtis Moore and Hayden Long would restore a two-goal advantage for Little Britain just before the mid-point of the second period. The Bruins would roar back shortly afterwards though, with goals from Alex Siblock and Shane Smith once again knotting the score as the middle stanza came to a close. Just over a minute into the third period, Mastrangelo made more moves than a barrel of snakes as he twisted around Haden to tuck the puck into the net, bringing the crowd of more than 300 to its feet, and giving the Bruins their first advantage of the evening. Shortly afterwards, the Merchants would emerge from a penalty kill with renewed enthusiasm. But, Bruins goalie Branden Francey was able to make a sensational save on Long to keep Uxbridge in the lead.

With just under six minutes to play, Tyson Eastgate gave the Bruins a two-goal lead when he blazed into the offensive zone, and beat Haden high with a laser beam, assisted by Connor Evans. Just 35 seconds later, Shane Smith was levelled by a check from Mason Patterson, but had the presence of mind to pass the puck to Thomas Sheedy, who fired a shot on net that was redirected past Haden by Daryl Thomson to round out the scoring in a 7-4 Bruins victory. Following the game, Bruins Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson noted that his team had shown good resilience after a slow start in picking up the crucial win in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series, relying on depth, with goals coming from six different scorers. “Coming in, we knew that we’d probably have to weather the storm a little bit, because Little Britain had been on such a roll after beating Port Perry,” Hodgkinson told The Standard. “But we bounced back and played a heck of a game. If we can get that kind of production from all four of our lines, we’ll probably be very tough to play against.” On Saturday, Feb. 21, the teams renewed hostilities in Little Britain for Game 2. The Bruins would never trail, winning by a final score of 5-3 to take a two-gamesto-none lead heading into Game 3 on Tuesday, Feb. 24 (after The Standard’s press deadline). Korey Brand, Eastgate, Winder, Evans and Dylan Locke scored for Uxbridge, with Francey turning aside 28 shots to earn the victory between the pipes. Loose Pucks: Game 4 of the series is slated for 8 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 25 in Little Britain. Should Game 5 be necessary, it will be played in Uxbridge on Friday, Feb. 27, at 7:45 p.m. Game 6 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night in Little Britain. If the series comes down to Game 7, it will be played in Uxbridge, at 7:45 p.m., on Monday, March 2. - In the other COJHL semi-final series, the Clarington Eagles continued their recent hot streak, sweeping the defending All-Ontario champion Lakefield Chiefs in four straight games. - For all of the latest playoff news from the bear den, visit www.uxbridgebruins.com.

On Friday, Feb. 20, athletes from Uxbridge S.S. and Port Perry H.S. competed against grapplers from across Durham Region at the LOSSA wrestling championships, at Maxwell Heights S.S. in Oshawa. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

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Townley and Bell off to Regionals Bantam Predators moving on ROB STEELE Special to The Standard

The unique arena setting of the West Northumberland Curling Club in Cobourg was filled with the sounds of cowbells, train whistles, and vuvuzelas at the Tim Hortons Colts zone playdowns last weekend. Spencer Townley skipped his Uxbridge-based team of Jeff Clark, Adam Harris, and yours truly to three straight wins and the A-Side championship. Uxbridge resident John Bell, with Bruce Jefferson throwing vice stones, won the BSide. Both teams play this weekend at the Regionals in Lindsay. Haugen Wins the Mississaugas Ladies Bonspiel The Port Perry Day Ladies league hosted the Mississaugas of Scugog First Nation Bonspiel on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Curlers came from Bobcaygeon, Whitby, Oshawa, Peterborough, Lindsay, Ennismore, Uxbridge, Annandale, Unionville and Port Perry. After a delicious lunch and two eight end games, cash prizes were given out for each draw. The points were very close on both draws but the overall winner was Port Perry’s Louise Haugen and her team of Lynda Powell, Sue Duncan and Mary Holt. From the early draw, Port Perry’s Kelly Evans and Mary Auld from Lindsay were also in the winnings. On the late draw, Julie Szmanski (Bobcaygeon), Sandy Greenwood (Port Perry) and Mary Ellen Bannon (Peterborough) won prizes. Thanks to Jamie Kozlinsky from the Mississaugas and congratulations to everyone who made the spiel a huge success. Beaton Takes South Scugog Auto Bonspiel The Port Perry Curling Club hosted their annual Men’s bonspiel last Saturday. A total of sixteen teams played three eight end games and were treated to some

great hospitality. In the end, the winning team was Don Beaton, Ron Parish, Andrew Jones and Ian Griffen came out of retirement to throw lead rocks. Second place went to Les Kiraly from Oshawa Golf while David Gaudette from Annandale finished in third. Many thanks to Ken Jeffrey for organizing and to Glenn and Kelly Evans from South Scugog Auto Sales for sponsoring the event. Good Showing for Bell and Grant at Provincials Uxbridge residents Jim Bell and Gary Grant skipped their respective teams at the OCA Senior Mens Provincials last week at the Glencoe Curling and District Club, South West of London. After the seven team round robin, Bell’s team finished in fourth place with a 4-3 record, just missing the playoffs. Grant finished in fifth with a record of 3-4. Congratulations to both teams on a great season. Valley View takes North DEAA’s The Uxbridge Curling Club hosted the North Durham Elementary Athletic Association (DEAA) annual bonspiel on Tuesday, Feb. 17. A total of seventy curlers from eleven different elementary schools participated in the event including teams from Cartwright, McCaskill’s Mills, Quaker Village, S.A.Cawker, Scott Central, and Sunderland. Each team played a total of three, four end games and the winners were determined by total points. There were some amazing curling shots made and all the teams displayed fantastic sportsmanship. Congratulations to the overall winner from Valley View Public School in North Pickering, who ended up winning two games and tying one, beating out the team from McCaskill’s Mills in Cannington by only a half point. Third place went to Pringle Creek Public School in Whitby. The South DEAA curling playdowns are being held at the Oshawa Curling Club this week.

The Port Perry Bantam ‘A’ Predators advanced to the OMHA semi-finals over the weekend, prevailing 5-1 in a winnertake-all Game 5 in Napanee on Sunday, Feb. 22. After dropping Game 1 against the Stars, Port Perry went unbeaten through the rest of the series, skating to a 2-2 ties in game 2, a 3-1 win in Game 3, a 1-1 draw on Saturday, Feb. 21 in Port Perry, before the convincing win on Sunday. The Predators will now be squaring off in a final four match-up with the East Gwillimbury Eagles, which is expected to get underway this weekend.

Three Uxbridge teams in semi-finals A trio of Uxbridge Stars minor hockey teams are now one step closer to an OMHA All-Ontario championship, after recently clinching their spots in the provincial semi-finals. The Minor Atom, Major Atom and Minor PeeWee teams all dispatched their quarterfinal foes over the weekend, with the Minor PeeWees needing a winnertake-all Game 6 to get past the Port Perry Predators. After rolling through the Lakeshore League during the regular season, the Stars went winless in three straight games against the Predators after taking a 2-0 series lead, tying once and being shut out twice. However, the Stars would skate to a 2-0 win

on Monday, Feb. 23, to advance to meet Nobleking in the semi-finals. The Minor Atoms got past Cobourg in four games, and will now square off against Bradford, with Game 2 in Uxbridge, at 3 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 28. The Atom Stars needed four games to tame the Cobourg Cougars, and will

Over the weekend, the Blackstock Minor Hockey League learned new skills and worked on plays in the Tyke, Novice, Atom, and PeeWee divisions. Action continued in the Midget division, with a pair of games. Denault got the best of Omnific Design by a score of 4-1. Denault’s goals were by

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Taryn Duivesteyn (2), Benjamin Sargent and Steven Williams. Assisting were Eric Ferguson and Duivesteyn. Omnific Design’s goal was popped in by Justin Tobin, assisted by Travis Martin. In the other Midget division clash, All Flags Shell took a 4-1 win over Luchka Float Service. All Flags Shell’s goals were from Michael Bos (2), Ryan McCourt and

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be taking to ice in Game 2 of their semi-final series against Barrie, at 4:30 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 28. The Novice Stars are all tied up at one game apiece in their semi-final series against Whitby Blue. For scores, updated schedules and the latest news, please visit www. uxbridgeminorhockey.ca.

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All Flags soars to win over Luchka TARA FREW Special to The Standard

The Novice ‘A’ Predators are one win away from booking their ticket to the Finals after downing Napanee by scores of 11-0 and 6-0 over the weekend. The Novice Predators will be looking to wrap up their semi-final series at Scugog Arena, on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 5:15 p.m. The Minor and Major Midget Predators bowed out of the OMHA playoffs over the weekend, falling to Cobourg and Quinte West, respectively. For all of the latest Predators news, scores and schedules, please visit www. portperryminorhockey.ca.

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