Vol. 10 No. 15
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No objections to pot project in Uxbridge DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: Councillors provided a letter of no objection to a group seeking to bring a medical marijuana production facility to the township this week, allowing the application to move forward through the stringent application process mandated by Health Canada regulations. Prior to council granting a letter of no objection, a meeting between the proponents of the site and area residents was held in Zephyr on Wednesday, April 2. During the meeting, the group seeking to bring the facility to a farm on Durham Rd. 30 answered several questions and concerns from local residents regarding security measures at the site, which would include a fence around the perimeter of the barn, as well as 24-hour monitoring of the site. “This isn’t a facility that people will come to, this is a facility where it will be grown and then shipped out in a secure vehicle,” said Kandavel Palanivel, the pharmacist who is also the proponent of the project, adding that the marijuana would be stored in a vault within the fortified barn. According to Health Canada, the amount of medical marijuana users in Canada is expected to increase nearly ten-fold over the next decade, from just over 50,000 users currently to almost 500,000 by 2024. Under the proposal, only a barn on the site would be used for the production of medical marijuana, with the remaining 100 acres continuing to be used for growing crops of corn and soybeans. The group has also been in talks to place trees or a berm around the site to provide added privacy to nearby residents. As well, a pharmaceutical-grade charcoal filter would be used to mitigate any odours from the facility. At council’s meeting on the morning of Monday, April 7, Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy commented that the public meeting alleviated many of the concerns of nearby residents, but with medical marijuana being a relatively new industry, the process will continue to evolve over time. “Generally speaking, I feel that residents were comforted by the presentation. It’s not a perfect world and everybody isn’t always happy,” commented Councillor Molloy. “It’s a different industry and there’s a lot of questions, but I think most of them have been answered. But, I still don’t know if I’d want it next door to me.” TURN TO PAGE 7
BOWL FOR KID’S SAKE: Scugog Township councillors were out in full force on Saturday, April 5 at Parish Lanes in Uxbridge, to play in the Big Brother’s Big Sister’s North Durham fundraising tournament. Pictured (from left) are Larry Corrigan, Howard Danson, Cheryl Holmes (Programs Manager for BBBSND), Wilma Wotten, Bobbie Drew, and John Hancock. The event drew 26 teams BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard to the lanes, and raised over $6,000 for BBBS projects in North Durham.
Scugog fine tuning solar contract BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: The hotly debated development of the Illumination LP Solar project on Regional Rd. 19 will continue moving forward, and could net the township $225,000 in exchange for prime farm lands. Scugog Township councillors agreed to a tentative contract with Canadian Solar Solutions Inc. (formerly known as Skypower) at a Council meeting on Monday, April 10. In an effort to avoid a compromising situation in the future, Scugog Township has created an agreement which outlines the need for projected monetary compensation for the township, landscaping and grading reports, schedules of trucks, and reimbursement for fire department training, township staff usage, and resources.
“This particular project is virtually ready to start, we are just approving some final landscaping and grading plans,” said Don Gordon, Scugog’s Director of Community Services. “Canadian Solar has their financing lined up and will be ready to go in short order - I fully expect that this project will be started this spring.” In order to reduce the initial cost to the township, Canadian Solar has offered to provide $70,000 worth of solar panel hardware for the site, which will generate an estimated 30 megawatts of solar energy. The installation cost of the hardware is estimated to be $50,000 to Scugog - but feeding into the grid will earn a profit of approximately $11,250 per year, or $225,000 over the next 20 years. TURN TO PAGE 9
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UXBRIDGE: The Chief of a First Nations community in northern Ontario visited Uxbridge this past week to offer his thanks for the contributions of the Uxbridge community to the Hope Through Hockey program. In December, a group of past and present Uxbridge SS Tigers hockey players travelled to Weagamow in northern Ontario for a week of hockey clinics with residents. This past week, Chief Swanson Kenequanash visited Uxbridge along with his family to further foster friendship between the two communities. Upon arriving in Uxbridge on Thursday, April 3, the Chief and his family were taken on tours of Uxbridge Arena and Uxbridge Secondary School. As well, Chief Kenequanash spoke at the Uxbridge Baptist Church on Sunday, before appearing before council at their meeting on the morning of Monday, April 7.
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NORTH DURHAM: Dr. Rachel Busato and Dr. Rachel Stadnyk work with animals for a living. They consider their jobs to be part surgery, part dentistry, part EMT, and onehundred per cent messy. Far from the cute and cuddly cats and dogs which many people picture veterinarians working with, these women specialize in all things bovine, equine, and otherwise. Their clientele even includes camels, yaks, alpaca, and elephants. For the owners and farmers of these animals, the large animal Doctors’ on-call response and medical knowledge makes a life-and-death difference to their livelihood. “We don’t mind the mud and the smells because we get to do good work,” said Dr. Stadnyk, a Manitoulin Island native who grew up next to a dairy farm and has always had a strong interest in animal health care. “It’s challenging work because the animals can’t talk and tell you what hurts - but I’m happy to help them whenever I can.” Both graduates of the University of Guelph and the Ontario Veterinary College, they are partners at Port Perry Veterinary Services, located at 1816 Scugog St. in Port Perry and business is busy. “You wouldn’t survive very long in this field if it was ‘just a job.’” said Dr. Busato. “The conditions aren’t great and the hours are long, but it really feels great to help a sick animal and a worried farmer feel better.” Originally from Stouffville, Dr. Busato currently lives on a farm in Epsom, with her husband Dan and two daughters along with a Noah’s Ark of animals - 26 sheep, three horses, three cats. She admits that she becomes a bit of a basket case when treating her own animals, and will often call her co-workers for advice. “We are always on-call, even on weekends and in the middle of the night,” said Dr. Busato. “The back
Doctors Rachel Stadnyk (left) and Rachel Busato (right), large animal veterinarians with Port Perry Veterinary Services, stand ready with coveralls and medical equipment. Their tools are stored in their vehicles - which they use to respond to emergency calls, day or night. of our trucks are full of medicines and tools, sortof like an animal ambulance service.” Dr. Busato added that she would like to have flashing lights mounted on her truck, and that the number-one item in her bag is a large supply of rubber gloves. “We are prepared for anything because we don’t have typical days,” said Dr. Stadnyk. “You learn something new and see something unexpected more than I would like to admit.” The most interesting piece of equipment they carry around is part garage jack and part winch, called a ‘calf-jack,’ it is used to extract newborn calfs during birth. The icky and sometimes gruesome medical problems that occur with live-
stock and horses are daily occurrences for the vets. Their typical week usually involves a couple cases of cholic, a condition where an animal’s stomach becomes twisted and must be operated on in order to set it right. Dr. Busato has made a lot of tough decisions during her career, which can be depressing at times. She then smiled and went on to say that many cases can bring a smile to her face as well. “When I first started, I treated a horse who ran was scared and ran headfirst into a plate-glass window,” said Dr. Busato. “It was pretty messy to look at, but I spent three hours picking glass from her face and cleaning her - she’s still around six years later and is having lots of babies, it makes me proud.”
Dr. Busato added that she would like to adopt the horse onto her own farm for retirement when it gets older. “My job is completely different from working with small animals, and a lot of people don’t know what to expect,” said Dr. Satdnyk. “There are some days when I come home covered in mud and bruises, and I’ve been kicked by unhappy patients an awful lot - but we form strong relationships with our animals and clients.” At the end of the day, Doctors Stadnyk and Busato sat they get to lend a helping hand and comfort the creatures they love, who are unable to do it for themselves. “It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it,” said Dr. Busato. “I’m glad it’s us.”
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NORTH DURHAM BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Our community had been saddened by the passing of two of our long time residents. Last week, Neill Johnston passed away after a lengthy illness. His service was last Thursday held at Blackstock United Church with a large crowd of friends and relatives in attendance. Sympathy is extended to his wife of many years, Jessie and their family, Joy, Melody, Cathy, Bryan and Harvey, their spouses and families. Later last week, Don Bradburn passed away after a lengthy illness. Sympathy is extended to his niece, Lisa, his brother Ivan and his wife and his many relatives and friends, his service was held on Tuesday, April. Sympathy is extended to Marion And Glenn Larmer who attended the funeral of Marion’s nephew at St Mary’s on Friday. Sympathy is also extended to Ray and Debbie Mountjoy on the recent passing of
Debbie’s brother. Linda and Roy Bradburn, Amanda and Michael attended the funeral of Linda’s long time friend Kathy Pegg, whom she had met in Teachers’ College, held at Pickering United Church on Saturday. Sympathy is extended to Linda on this loss. The monthly meeting of the Blackstock Agricultural Society will be held on the second Wednesday of each month starting Wednesday April 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, lower level. All Members are urged to attend. The winners at the Tuesday evening card party at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall were Elmo Gibson, Wilma VanCamp, Gerry McArthur, Jackie Atfield, Jocelyn Bradbury and Lorna Edgerton low. Gerry McArthur had the most lone hands. The specials were won by Neil Bailey, Lawrence McLaughlin, Wilma VanCamp and Harvey Graham.
SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson ‘Unbelievable’, that’s the word for how fast the mountains of snow are disapearing! ‘Inspirational’ is the best word that I can think of to see wee green stems daring to peek through the soil! And from all of this, we will come away with ‘hope’ that next Winter will not be as bad as last! A week from this weekend will be Easter, and just maybe we might be able to
wear an Easter bonnet. There are always special services and events at local churches at Easter time, and everyone is always welcome. This coming Sunday, (April 13), Palm Sunday, communion will be served at the regular 9:30 a.m. service at St. James, Vroomanton and at the 10:45 a.m. service at St. Andrew’s United Church in Sunderland. As well, there will be a
Good Friday service at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s United. Wick church is having an All You Can Eat Pancake Brunch on Good Friday, April 18, at noon, and that sounds nice.. Adults are $7 and children 10 and under can eat for $3. Thought for the ‘sunshine effect’, “Science has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as a sunny spring day” - W. Earl Hall.
PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd On Friday May 2, Irwin Smith will be in concert at Prince Albert United Church. Tickets are $15, sold in advance and are available from Panel members or by calling Doug at 905-985-3143. Tickets are also available at the church office at 905-985-2801. The Passion play will be presented again this year on Maundy Thursday evening, April 17, at 7:30
p.m., at Port Perry United Church. Easter morning Sunrise Service will take place at 6:15 a.m. in Pinegrove Cemetery. Breakfast will be served after the service at Prince Albert United Church at 6:45 a.m. Easter Morning Services take place at Port Perry United Church at 9:50 a.m. and at Prince Albert United Church at 11:30 a.m. The Ecumenical Good Friday
Walk begins at 9:30 a.m. at the gazebo in Palmer Park. The Annual Spring Yard Sale will be held on Saturday April 26 at Scugog Christian School. Items can be dropped off at the school the week of April 22. The winners of the Thursday evening euchre are Blanche Anthony, John Franssen, Berneice Lawley, Mac Albright, Owen Gray and Connie Cloutier.
GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till The Greenbank Lions are selling Maple Syrup for $10 a tin (540ml) and lawn and garden fertilizer for $25 for a 55 pound bag. Phone now to order at 905-985-3723. Free delivery and no tax. Profits are used to support local projects. The Greenbank Hall can be rented at very reasonable rates. Bartending services are also available, call 905-985-3723 for more information. The next Folk Music Night at the Greenbank Hall is Saturday, April 26 and features the Andrew Collins Trio. Phone 905-985-8351 for tickets. The Hall and Park Board is fundraising with Otter Greenhouses on Medd Rd., in Epsom, where a percentage of your pur-
chases will support the Greenbank Hall Board. This offer runs April 12 to June 18 for your plant purchasing. Sorry to say that Eric Mairs passed away on Sunday, April 6. Our thoughts and sympathy are with the family and friends. Congratulations to Al and Lila Clarkson on the arrival last week of their fourth grandchild, a 7 lb. 9 oz baby boy for daughter Traci and Jeremy Park! Local historian Helena Kroon is looking for pictures of any soldiers who served in the 1st and 2nd World Wars, and other Wars, who have made Greenbank their home, or are interred in the Greenbank cemeteries. To reply or for inquires, call 905-985-3276. (These will be displayed at
Wednesdays until April 16 Community Soup Lunch in Uxbridge, from 12 - 1:30pm at the Presbyterian Church on Toronto St. S. Donate as you are able to support The Loaves and Fishes Foodbank, and North House. The lunches are provided by North House, local churches, and community groups. Friday, April 11 Book sale at the Scugog Memorial Public Library. Sale runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Saturday, April 12 Spring Sale hosted by the Anglican Church Women of St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 59 Toronto St. South in Uxbridge from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 25 tables offering everything from antiques, baked goods, collectibles, crafts, jewellery, paintings, photography and much more. Free admission. * Art Show Opening Reception at New Song Church, located at 14460 Simcoe St. in Port Perry from 2 to 4 p.m. ‘A Show of Faith & Life’ featuring original artwork and prints by Patti Kingsley. Following the show, gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 905982-2064 or e-mail newsongadmin@powergate.ca. Tuesday, April 15 The Lake Scugog Historical Society welcomes author John Boyko to their monthly meeting to discuss his book ‘Blood and Daring’ and the US Civil War from a Canadian perspective at 7:30 p.m at St. John’s Presbyterian Chuch.
Friday, April 18 The annual Good Friday Ecumenical Walk will start at 9:15 a.m. in Palmer Park in Port Perry. A cross will be carried to seven locations in town, with readings, prayers and songs. Concludes with a time of fellowship, including coffee and hot cross buns at Port Perry United Church. Saturday, April 19 Run for the Diamond Marathon Event at Wooden Sticks Golf Course, 40 Elgin Park Dr. in Uxbridge. For more information or to pre-register, please visit www. uxbridgehalfmarathon.ca. Thursday, April 24 & Friday, April 25 Spring Rummage sale at Port Perry United Church, located at 294 Queen St. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, and 10 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, shoppers can explore children and adult clothing and accessories, footwear, linens, books, games, CDs and DVDs, kitchen and home decor items, and many more treasures waiting to be discovered. Friday, April 25 Annual talent Auction, hosted by Blackstock United Church begins at 7:30 p.m. The auction may include handmade quilts, local honey, maple syrup, beef, baking and other interesting items and social events. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. For more information, please call Heather at 905-985-6021 or Kelly at 905-986-4917. Saturday, April 26 Taoist Tai Chi Open House at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre on Marietta St from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tai Chi demonstration and a short video, followed by refreshments. For
more information, please call Bob at 905-852-2587. *Bake and Craft Sale at the Scugog island Community Hall, sponsored by the UCW from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Come and enjoy a lunch of soup and scones. * Scrap Metal fundraiser for the 1st Port Perry Scouts at the Scout Hall, located at 15585 Simcoe St., from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27 One Voice Singers present ‘Spring Serenade’ at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Uxbridge, featuring special guests Bella Nove at 3 p.m.. Advance tickets are $18 and are available through choir members or at Presents, Presents, Presents. Limited number of tickets at the door for $20, no charge for children under 10. Monday, April 28 No charge Dress Rehearsal for Pineridge Chorus Sweet Adelines, 8 p.m., at the Uxbridge Music Hall. Come and cheer on the singers as they prepare for the Regional Competition in May. Saturday, May 10 Adventure Car Rally Fundraiser for the Uxbridge Historical Centre. Take part in a fun driving adventure through Uxbridge Township visiting numerous attractions to answer questions and win prizes. This is a Family/Team event, and promises to be exciting for all ages! Register by April 22 to be eligible for the Early Bird draw. For more information, and to download entry forms, visit www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com/CarRally or contact the Centre at 905852-5854 or e-mail museum@ town.uxbridge.on.ca.
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August cemetery service.) Welcome home to Dot Hooker who has spent a few weeks with Suzanne and Barry Lee in Arizona. Sorry we still have signs of winter to greet her! Happy Birthday to Joanne Olivero, Jim Ferguson and Graham Smith! Church News Sunday greeters were Karl And Carol Higeli, and the fifth Lenten candle was extinguished with litany by the Marshalls- Shawn, Tanya, Jack and Leah. To place flowers in the Sanctuary for Easter Sunday in memory of loved ones, please call Valerie (905-3586) before April 14. Food donations are being collected April 13 and April 20. Session and Stewards will meet Monday, May 5, at the church at 7:30 p.m.
separately, then 8:30 p.m. combined. School News Great work by our sports’ teams as Basketball players continue to do awesome, showing excellent spirit and sportsmanship! Primary soccer has come to an end. On Monday, April 14, the school’s Trading Post meat fundraiser begins… just in time for BBQ season (we hope!), so stock up on your favourites while supporting the school! On April 17, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Dr. Stuart Shanker will ponder information about the importance of regulation. For info or to attend please contact the school 905-985-2567 Congrats to this weeks’ Sunshine winners’- Shaelyn L., Emily P. (Grade 6), Keaton P., Mackenzie B.
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SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux-Ball
ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling What a difference a few warmer days and some sun make! Snow is rapidly disappearing and water lying all around. It will be some time before ponds will be thawed but streams are flowing freely; birds are returning in abundance, just as eager as we humans for spring. Carol and Rick Mallett spent a weekend with her dad Bob and Evelyn Meek and visited other relatives and friends in the area. Bill and Jackie Lockie returned from Florida midweek, trading sun for snow banks. Some returning snowbirds have faced even worse! It was so nice to see Dorothy Risebrough at church Sunday, with son David. Hopefully nicer weather will make it easier for her to get out. There was good news about Margaret Hackner. She was to get her cast off and is back to three days dialysis. We hope others on our sick list are also improving. It was lovely to have Carol Gibson playing with Nancy at church this 5th Sunday morning of Lent. Rev. Diane’s sermon concerned the raising of Lazarus from the dead and why and how it differed from other occasions when Jesus had raised individuals from death. Deborah Clements, Bill Richardson, Eve-Lynn and Mark Swan marched in the Tartan Days Parade held
in Port Perry on Sunday. What a colourful sight that must have been! About 45 relatives and friends gathered at Bon Air Nursing home in Cannington to help my mother (Stella Asling) celebrate her 98th birthday. It was a great day! Afterwards a few family members gathered at my place for further feasting and fellowship. Sheila Richardson, Carol Johnson and myself travelled to Barrie Monday morning to participate in the UCW Presbyterial meeting. Zephyr UCW meets on Thursday, April 10, at 1:30 p.m., at the church. Zephyr Council meets Thursday Apr. 17. Sunday is Palm Sunday; services at both churches with Holy Communion. As usual the Good Friday Service will be held at Sandford, 11:00 a.m. The choir will be singing several special anthems. Both churches will hold Easter celebrations at the regular times. Please join with us for these very significant days in the life of the Christian church. The following week, on Sunday, April 27, Rev. Diane will be on vacation and there will be a guest minister with a joint service at Sandford, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24 will be Sandford UCW’s meeting when one of our own will speak about her experiences in Britain during World War 2.
SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short Beautiful, sunny weather to end the week but now they are calling for rain, freezing rain and perhaps snow! Where has spring gone? News has been received that Rosalind Stephens has pneumonia. We are sending prayers your way, Rosalind. Also prayers for Len Somerville who is waiting for heart surgery, and all others who are enduring health problems. Please keep Rev. Paul and his family in your prayers. Happy Birthday wishes to Terry Taylor on April 2. Terri and Howard Payne have returned home from Florida. Ken and Eleanor Sturman and Carol Coleman attended the 85th Birthday celebration for Ken Sinclair of Bethany on Sunday morning. Some guests came in their PJ’s and nightgowns to enjoy a delicious brunch complete with birthday cake! We welcomed Darlene Hallet as our guest speaker again. On
this Fifth Sunday of Lent, Keith and Diane Puckrin greeted the parishioners as they entered the sanctuary and then extinguished the Fifth Candle. Tara Taylor gave a report on Mission and Services. Easter Sunday is “DRESS UP” Sunday so wear your best “bib & tucker” along with your Easter Bonnet! Darlene’s story for the children was all about the Easter Signs......baby chicks, bunnies and pine trees. If you look, the new growth on the pine trees resembles a cross. We are now serving coffee and juice after each service. Coming Events: April 10 at 7 p.m., Opening the Doors to Spirituality Bible Study at the church. Everyone is welcome. April 12 at 8:30 a.m, All are welcome to attend Men’s Breakfast. April 13 at 9:15 a.m., Palm Sunday service with guest speaker Darlene Hallet. April 13 at 10:15 a.m., Coffee Hour hosted by the Session. Ev-
eryone is invited downstairs for treats and tea or coffee April 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Computers for Seniors at 2175 Concession 2. April 20 at 9:15 a.m., Church with Guest Speaker Karen Croxall. On May 6 at 6 p.m., Seagrave Church is hosting a potluck dinner at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6, with a social time from 6 to 6:30. The main course will be followed by dessert, coffee and tea along with small group table discussions. We would like to know “what Seagrave Church can do for our community.” Let us know how we can help make our community more accommodating of children, youth, seniors and all of us. E-mail us at seagrave.church01@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming and who you have invited. Please contact mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com if you have any items for this column.
Call to worship was called by Rev. Michelle Hofman, a warm friendly welcome went out to all who came out. The Message was “These Bones Are Gonna Rise Again.” Thanks to Carol and Glen for providing the refreshments following the service. There will be a official Board meeting after the service on Sunday, April 13. Orchestra practice will be Tuesday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. The Orchestra plays on Easter Sunday (April 20). If anyone would like to bring in flowers for Easter Sunday, please bring in on Easter Sunday morning and please no Lilies due to allergies. Happy birthdays this week goes out to Steve Ciecwierz, Kale Thompson April 10, Ron Crozier, Cheyenne Williamson, Della Charles all on the 11th of April Brandon Needham the 13th. Upcoming Events Bake and Craft Sale, sponsored by the UCW on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Scugog Island Community Hall on Demara/Island Rd. Enjoy a lunch of Soup and scones for $6. Buy your baking, check out the vendors and enjoy lunch. Easter Brunch after the service on April 20, Roast Beef Dinner on May 23. Keep a eye here for when tickets go on sale as the sell out fast! The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is hosting the Native Arts and Crafts Show and Sale on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come out, there will be 50/50 draws, free door prizes, raffles draws every hour on the hour through out the day, the Health and Resource Centre is located at 22600 Island Rd 1 km north of the Casino. See you there!! I can be reached at 905-985-7662 by phone or by email at jc.lesaux@me.com with all of your Scugog Island news for future editions of The Standard.
CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell The next Caesarea hall board meeting is on Wednesday, April 23, at 6:45 pm at Caesarea Hall. It is also the night of our election for the chairs on our committee. Also, you should be aware that the hall has new floors in the main part and it has had a new coat of paint in the interior, so we’re fresh and ready for spring. So, put this date on your calendar now so you won’t forget. Blackstock & District Lions Club News Thanks to District Governor Lloyd and Lion Carrie for their visit to our Club last week. Our Governor’s theme is “Think Outside the Box” which he is doing with his brand new Facebook page. You can find it by searching District A-16 Lions. We’re off to our District Convention this weekend and look forward to meeting our International guest, Past International Director Douglas Alexander, from New York. Do you have the date of our annual Lions Car Show on your calendar? It’s Saturday, May 31, at the Blackstock Fairgrounds, 3440 Church Street in Blackstock. We’ll be looking for you around 9 a.m.
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VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Pot plantation plan proceeding F RO M PAG E 1
Councillors were pleased to see the change in medical marijuana production into a more secure, licensed approach instead of the current model, which allows users to grow plants on their own property. “I think what you’re doing is going to lead to more control. I don’t think what’s happening currently is working, or they wouldn’t be looking at changing it,” said Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast. Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle offered similar sentiments on the matter. “My biggest concern is security. It’s better to have it controlled and licensed instead of growing it in backyards. I would support this measure,” said Councillor Mantle. Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor noted that while some may wish to see the operation housed in an industrial location instead of an agricultural setting, doing so would be of minimal benefit to Uxbridge. As well the mayor commended the group
on their open dialogue with residents as well as township staff. “The reason I don’t want to see it in an industrial area is that we have such little available space left that’s zoned industrial, and it’d still be taxed as agricultural, so it’s of little benefit to the municipality,” said Mayor O’Connor. “I think the town has done due diligence and the proponent has been very forthcoming.” A motion by Ward 3 Councillor Pat Mikuse to grant a letter of no objection was passed unanimously by councillors. The group seeking to bring the medical marijuana facility to Uxbridge told The Standard that a six to 12 month timetable for the facility to be up and running would be “reasonable.” But, they added that there is the prospect of it being later as more than 500 applications for licensed medical marijuana facilities have already been submitted to Health Canada.
This Week in
History
20 years ago Full day kindergarten approved in Durham Region. * Scugog council votes in favour of $550,000-addition for construction of a multi-purpose hall. 30 years ago Durham Region Works committee turns down request to use Port Perry sewage lagoons for experiment to see if 12,000 eels can be raised in captivity. * Big Sisters are introduced to Big Brothers program. The group is now called Big Brothers-Big Sisters of North Durham. * Port Perry Pee Wee B’s sweep Park Hill in three games to win All-Ontario Championship. 40 years ago The Uxbridge Lions Club was organized with Ken Moody at the helm. 50 years ago St. John’s defeats the Ramblers by a score of 9-8 in double overtime to take Community Hockey League title in Uxbridge. 60 years ago Several historic are found in Uxbridge including, a Native skinning knife, along with a ribbon with a picture of the Queen. * Three local men return to North Durham after serving in the Korean War.
SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH 19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, April 13 10 a.m. Morning Service Rev. Michelle Hofman
ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, April 13 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 Peter Lackmanec MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m. SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Palm Sunday April 13, 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada)
Maundy Thursday April 17, 7 p.m. Good Friday April 18 - Good Friday Walk 9:15 a.m. at Palmer Park Service at New Song - 1 p.m. Easter Sunday April 20, 10 a.m. All are Welcome. (905) 982-2064 or newsongadmin@powergate.ca
PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH
2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) 905-985-8681 www.portperrybaptist.ca Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor Join us for worship this week: SUNDAY SERVICES 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship & 6:30 p.m. Worship Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all
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!
593 Alma St., Port Perry, Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net Tuesday Youth Meeting and “HEARTBEAT” after school program Friday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Revival Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES
UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com
Sunday, April 13 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m. COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS
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 40B Toronto Street S., Uxbridge www.standrewschalmers.ca 905-852-6262 Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. All are warmly welcome
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
Sunday, April 13
Palm Sunday and the Passion 10:00 am Eucharist
Thursday, April 17
Maundy Thursday 7:30p.m. - Eucharist Sunday School and Nursery available
BLACKSTOCK & NESTLETON UNITED CHURCHES Rev. Linda Saffrey - 905-986-4235 Blackstock United Church 3483 Church Street -9:45 am Nestleton United Church 3991 Proutt Road – 11:15 am Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014 Palm Parade and Communion Intergenerational Service. Nursery Care Provided at Blackstock. Welcome to all!
PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, April 13 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com
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Staff: Dr. Fred Penney, Lead Pastor Brenna Cruickshank, Children’s Ministry Director 1680 Reach Street. - 905-985-4441 website: www.emmanuelcc.ca Emmanuel Community Church: ‘Reaching up to God; Reaching out to our Community,’
Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766
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SUNDAY, April 13 - Palm Sunday Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Service
Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 a.m. Service Everyone is Welcome Children’s Time with Services
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EDITORIAL Sunshine List needs a new light The Sunshine List of 2013 was recently posted on-line, and notes dramatic pay increases across North Durham - with more public sector employees cracking the $100,000 mark than ever before. Many people become outraged with the thought of these pay cheque parades and decide to call it a day, but perhaps the ever-climbing number of Sunshine List-ers warrants a closer look. The Sunshine List was spawned in 1996, as a government effort of transparency and culpability, and listed public sector employees who earn $100,000 or more per year in salary, as well as their taxable benefits. With the rate of inflation steadily climbing, as well as the cost of living and pay wages - is $100,000 the same measure of wealth as it was nearly 20 years ago? Calculating $100,000 in 1996 into 2014 dollars (with an inflation rate of 40.86 per cent) comes out to $140,862.66. In other words, the original intention of the Sunshine List would resound today if we only listed employees who earn over $140,000. The dollar just isn’t worth what it used to be. We learn the total gross income of these Listers, but not their hourly pay-rate or hours worked - Which, if anyone has worked more than one job at more than one wage, we know makes all the difference. Suppose we included a rough count of the total hours worked? It would be no stretch to see whether ‘Public Sector Employee #872’ made his money because he worked like a dog, or whether he gets an insanely high wage just for showing up. It makes a world of difference. Extenuating circumstances of pay-scale (such as the retroactive pay given to Scugog’s fire fighters) should also be mentioned with a helpful and honest asterisk. If the Sunshine List is a government effort to promote transparency and honesty, let’s make sure it’s fair for the names it showcases too.
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Quality of life questioned by Greenbank couple To the Editor, We attended a meeting today in Greenbank with Larry Corrigan, Ian Rogers and other concerned neighbors to discuss the problems that are coming out of the Greenbank Airport (landfill site). We certainly had our eyes opened as to the challenges the Greenbank Airport Fill Site is posing. By the sound of things everyone’s hands are tied and we are being left with a potential landfill site or in the throes of having an airport overhead. The degradation to the area is immense and the quality of
life for people in the area is being compromised daily. I would like to think that our governing (Municipal, Provincial, Federal) bodies would be able to help us with this situation but after the various discussions it sounds like we are at their mercy as opposed to getting their help. I can only assume that none of these persons live in the Greenbank area, otherwise their interest in the situation might be more apparent. Mr. Corrigan has attempted to help in any way he can and we do appreciate his efforts but I do believe his concerns
fall on deaf ears at all levels of Government. It goes beyond comprehension that we are dealing with three levels of Government, elected by the people for the people and they are unable to address and rectify these atrocities; all of which will ultimately degrade the quality of life, environment and property values for all within the area. Apparently this is being done in the name of Free Enterprise. Is Free Enterprise more important than individuals rights? It seems so in Greenbank. We would like to keep apprised of the situation as we have so far found the
communication with the Township to be lacking. Any headway or concerns we would appreciate hearing about. As well we will keep checking in with Mr. Corrigan’s and the Town’s website for updates. It is with great sadness that we find ourselves thrown into this situation with all of the other Greenbank residents. We thought we had found our little piece of heaven with our recent move to Greenbank but this situation has changed the way we view our new Municipality. Donna and Brad Lloyd Greenbank
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NEWS & OPINION
Solar project set for Scugog F RO M PAG E 1
“It should be remembered that the proponents have no legal obligation to provide compensation,” said Mr. Gordon in a report. “However, staff have used any and all leverage in order to achieve a beneficial outcome to a project that Scugog Township did not support.” Township staff will begin the process of scouting local townshipowned structures for use as Feed-in-Tariff sites, and will determine if structural strength and power capacity are up to par. “We have reached an agreement with Canadian Solar, but it was appar-
ent earl on that the type of deal we reached with Solray would not be reachable,” said Don Gordon, Scugog’s Director of Community Services. “The energy would be fed into the power grid, but we need to find a location which can accommodate the additional energy.” Mr. Gordon explained that “one location which springs to mind is the Scugog Arena, but it may be beneficial to look at sites closer to the Illumination project - such as the Blackstock Rec Centre.” The inception of the Illumination project began in July of 2011, but drew strong opposition
from Council due to the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, which allowed prime agricultural lands to be re-zoned for renewable energy projects. After a 2013 hearing and mediation with the Environment Review Tribunal, Scugog was granted more control of the project’s location and terms. “These Class ‘A’ farm lands, once outfitted with solar equipment, will be taxed at the industrial level,” said Mayor Chuck Mercier. “We welcome this new source of income. The loss of farm land is regrettable, but it’s one of the outcomes of using new-age technologies in a modern world.”
Irish Stew a St. Patty’s success To the Editor, This letter regards the Irish Stew recipe by Chef Elizabeth Peck, issue Vol. 10 No. 11, on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Believe it or not, but, the very first Standard Newspaper I pick-up from my local grocer, happens to be the St. Patrick’s Day issue. While browsing through the headlines over my morning coffee, I came across the recipe for Irish Stew printed on page four. I had already been driving my family crazy asking them what they wanted on their menu for the week coming - Finding this recipe was a message from the divine! On Sunday, I purchased all necessary ingredients and on Monday morning, I
started on my venture. By dinner-time that night, the entire house smelled amazing and my family were all ‘chomping at the bit’ for dinner. My biggest critics are my three unabashed children, and they were amazed by the bowl of delicious in front of them! My husband and I were equally impressed. Thank you, Chef Elizabeth Peck! You gave us the ability to try something new as a family and the chance to experience your taste of the Emerald Isle! An uplifting bowl of luck on an otherwise cold day - We look forward to seeing and tasting more! R. MacLeod Little Britain
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Secret documents show $5.7 Billion in spending Last week, the McGuinty/Wynne government claimed it is on track to balance the Ontario budget in 2017. But, at the same time, a secret Liberal government communications plan revealed by the Official Opposition shows the government is about to embark on a $5.7 billion spending spree leading up to the 2014 budget and perhaps a spring election. This is clearly a contradiction. You don’t have to be an economist to know that governments can’t spend themselves into balanced budgets. I simply cannot trust this promise. While secret documents from the McGuinty/Wynne government make clear how the government plans to rollout $5.7 billion in new spending, Premier Kathleen Wynne clearly has no jobs plan in sight. Official Opposition Leader Tim Hudak called on the Premier to adopt his Million Jobs Plan to reduce debt, make energy affordable, and create new jobs. To put Ontario’s finances in perspective, MPP Vic Fedeli, Opposition Finance Critic, said last week that Ontario’s debt has doubled in the past ten years. We spend nine cents out of every revenue dollar just to cover interest. As a result, interest payments on the Ontario debt have become the fastest-growing expenditure. The amount this government pays on interest is growing faster than healthcare and education. Each man, woman and child in Ontario has about $20,000 in provincial debt hanging over his or her head. According to Canada’s Fraser Institute, Ontario’s debt now consumes 39.3 per cent of our provincial economy. That’s up from 27.5 per cent ten years ago. The McGuinty/Wynne government claimed in a financial update last week that it’s still on track to balance the provincial budget. But there’s no explanation of how this government can spend its way towards balanced books. In fact,
Goodbye Dave No one has done more for sarcastic humour than David Letterman, and as an extremely sarcastic person, I was more than a little saddened last week when he broke the news that he will be retiring from latenight TV next year. Because of my age, I was slightly late to the latenight TV party having never seen his original latenight show on NBC before he moved to CBS in 1993 after being spurned by NBC to take over hosting duties of The Tonight Show, with the honour instead going to Jay Leno. I was just shy of my 10th birthday when the Late Show with David Letterman debuted in August of 1993, and it quickly became my favourite show. Of course I could only watch it live on Friday nights, and only when I was visiting my Dad’s house where the bedtime rules were slightly more relaxed. The rest of the time, I would have to tape it on my VCR and rush home from school to watch it. It was the excitement of never knowing exactly what was going to happen from night-to-night that kept me coming back to Letterman. He turned his staff into featured characters on the show, he answered viewers letters on the air, he ventured out from behind his
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the latest update by Finance Minister Charles Sousa said the $11.7 billion deficit will be just a little lower than expected. Of equal, if not greater concern, is the fact that the Ontario economic outlook calls for an average of just 2.1 per cent annual growth in GDP (gross domestic product) until 2035. That’s a rate that barely exceeds inflation. No matter how you crunch the numbers, the bottom line for the McGuinty/Wynne government just doesn’t add up. New Law Won’t Prevent Youth Smoking The problem with the new youth smoking prevention law is that the government is once again taking aim at the legal tobacco industry and corner stores. The focus ought to be on preventing the illegal sale of contraband cigarettes, especially to youth. Everyone agrees that children and youth must be prevented from smoking. But, the proposed new law does not take action against the sale of contraband. Instead, the Youth Smoking Prevention Act would, for example, ban the sale of flavoured tobacco. This ban supposedly would discourage children and youth from trying cigarettes. Yet, Health Canada says 94 per cent of the market for flavoured cigar products is driven by legal-age smokers over 25 years old. The real problem is not favoured tobacco, but the sale of contraband tobacco to young people. The key is to ban the illegal sale cigarettes to under-age smokers. The Canadian Convenience Stores Association estimates that a “baggie” of 200 illegal cigarettes can cost less than a movie ticket. And, of course, contraband dealers don’t check for ID. Candy-coated tobacco products are not the main reason why kids start smoking. It will take more than candy-coated laws and policies to prevent teens and youths from smoking.
Up All Knight desk and bantered with the audience as part of the show, and frequently took to the streets as part of the action, be it throwing things off the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theatre or simply having the camera stop by Rupert Jee’s Hello Deli. It was zany, it was unpredictable, and most of all, it was hilarious. As I moved from public school and into high school, Dave moved with me. I was fortunate enough to find like-minded students who lapped up Letterman’s brand of dry humour and without fail, everyday Mike Wiseman, Mike LeFort and I would recite the running jokes from the previous night’s episodes. That was another trait of Letterman’s I try and carry on today, much to the chagrin of my Wife at times, I will tell the same joke over and over in the hopes that I becomes unfunny, but with enough repetition, eventually it becomes funny again. As a side note: this does not often work in real life. What set Dave apart, and continues to set him apart was the way he was unafraid to circumvent the typical late-night format. Instead of gushing over every guest, he would belittle intellectual lightweights such as Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton, and would offer the same sort of contempt for the likes of John McCain and
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Bill O’Reilly. He was never afraid to tell it like it was. As the years passed, his show seemed to mellow out as he switched seemingly into autopilot and the sketches that were once such an integral part of the show slowly faded away. But there were still magical moments tucked away. Like post 9/11, when he spoke so eloquently about the tragic events of that day, or when he returned from heart surgery and opened up about how scary the whole ordeal was. The moments came less and less often, which made them all the more special. As I’ve grown up, like many others, I’ve watched Letterman’s show less and less, but I always found comfort in knowing that he was always there just a few channels away, except that starting next year he won’t be. But so long as people are still embracing sarcasm and nonsense, he will always be there, his legacy ingrained in countless people like myself who came of age alongside his humour and co-opted it as their own.
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Although stock car racing fans will have to travel slightly further afield this year in order to satisfy their short track passion, there is still a full schedule of motorsport competition on the calendar at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, and it all begins in less than a month. Round One of the CASCOntario regional road racing schedule takes place on May 3 and 4, with the traditional BEMC Spring Trophy Race weekend. Perhaps, but arguably, not at the same level as the upcoming profession-
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you wanting to get closer to the action, there is another option. The BEMC Spring kickoff weekend also marks the first training session for perspective race marshals. Undoubtedly the most valuable, yet often overlooked, asset on any racing event are these volunteer marshals, literally without them, there could be no racing. From vantage points strategically placed around the circuit, the white-clad Motorsport Marshalling Services (MMS) workers are the guardians of the corners, tracking potential ontrack problems, responding to racing incidents, and providing safety alarms to approaching competitors. On the training weekends (there are two others scheduled for later this season), novices will join a seasoned marshalling crew and be walked, one step at a time, through all relative procedures. From the mundane chore of sweeping the track after
an ‘off ’, to working the various flags, to listening in on the Marshal’s track line, the first-timers will get a true introduction into what goes on behind the racing scenes. While the trackside marshals occasionally have to endure long runs of attentive inactivity, when something does go wrong, the marshals spring into action, the adrenaline starts flowing and their immediate response to the on-track issues more than makes up for their previous boredom. And once the day’s racing action is over the real fun starts as the MMS is as much a social society as a work effort, with plenty of available ‘refreshments’ and hours of Bench-Racing’ on tap to conclude the day. If you would be interested in joining the Motorsport Marshalling Services family, visit their web site (www.motorsportmarshalling.on.ca) for more information or to register for the upcoming training session.
Eco-Run proves fuel efficiency If you’ve ever wondered whether or not the fuel efficiency ratings for your vehicle are achievable in real-world driving, the answer is yes, according to the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. Some of the biggest names in automobile journalism put fuel ratings to the test for 22 vehicles last summer during AJAC’s second annual Eco-Run between Ottawa and Montreal. The results were “eye-opening with respect to the relative merits of different fuel-saving technologies and the effect of driving style on fuel economy,” the association said after the event. The Eco-Run demonstrated the broad range of techniques and technologies currently available to help consumers reduce their fuel consumption and costs. Here’s a snapshot of the results: When drivers deliberately apply fuelefficient driving techniques, as journalists in the exercise did, remarkably low fuel consumption figures are achievable. Some of the techniques that were used were slow acceleration, maintaining a steady speed, anticipating traffic, coasting to decelerate and avoiding high speeds. The overall average fuel consumption for the 22 vehicles equalled or bettered the official fuel consumption ratings published in Natural Resources Canada’s EnerGuide, proving that they are in fact
attainable in the real world. Battery electric vehicles were deemed to be the most fuel-efficient for both city and highway driving. Plug-in hybrids were the next most fuelefficient, achieving significantly better fuel economy than conventional hybrids in city driving. Hybrids, as a group, had lower fuel consumption than gasoline or diesel vehicles overall. While the hybrids excelled in city driving, gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles of similar size and shape were as good or better than some of the hybrids on the highway. Diesel-powered vehicles tended to be slightly more fuel-efficient than their direct gasoline counterparts in highway driving. “The Eco-run was a great opportunity, not just for automotive journalists, but for all consumers to find out more about fuel efficiency and how easy it can be, not matter what you drive, to save money on fuel,” said Ian Jack, CAA managing director of communications and government relations. For a list of the vehicles involved in the Eco-Run visit www.ajac.ca/eco-run. For tips on fuel-efficient driving, visit www. vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca Courtesy of News Canada
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Scugog Township’s ball diamonds may be under close watch this spring and summer, with a recent debate regarding the township’s pay-to-play ball diamond policy. Scugog councillors voiced mixed opinions on a new parks and recreation policy in the works at their meeting, on Monday, April 7. The motion, if passed, will see a crackdown on unauthorized use of baseball diamonds in the area, and the erection of signage stating that all residents who wish to use the diamonds will require a paid permit. The motion was deferred, to be discussed as soon as staff return with a report. In addition, the 2015 season will see a requirement for league fees to be paid up-front, instead of the usual 30 per cent down payment at the beginning of the season. The diamonds mentioned in the report are Joe Fowler North and South, Carolyn Best Diamonds one, two, and three, and Seagrave Diamonds one and two. Ian Roger, Scugog Director of Public Works and Parks, stated that the problem with current practices is that unauthorized persons who currently play on the ball diamonds ruin daily-raked ground for the paying teams who play in the evenings. A Public Works and Parks report states that the policy’s objective is “to strive to ensure fair access to fields,” and “to scheduling that will support proper maintenance and repair of fields.” Some councillors were critical of the new policy, advocating for the recent signing of a Durham Region Affordable Activities and Recreation Charter. “It’s a sad day when we don’t allow mom, dad, and the kids to play a game of catch on a spring day,” said Ward 4 Councillor Wilma Wotten. “Given that we have signed the AAARD contract, we cant act contrary to that whole concept – we must remove the clause asking for a required permit for unorganized groups.” According to Mr. Roger, the issue lies in the increased maintenance costs and liability to the township. “The policy only concerns nights, and times when the diamonds are booked,” said Mr. Roger. “If people want to come and play, they could conceivably just go to the township offices and ask.” He continued to explain that the Blackstock, Port Perry Fairground, and S.A. Cawker ball diamonds would
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Monsma Electric’s comeback bid fell just short as Weisflock Contracting skated to a 3-2 victory in the Master’s Division of the Scugog Hockey League, which wrapped up its 2013-14 season on Saturday, April 5 on the ice at Scugog Arena, with a full slate of action across all three divisions. Players seeking to join the league for next season can visit www.carhahockey.ca/scugog-mens-hockey-league for more information. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard still be free for use, because they are neither booked or maintained by the township staff. “The Blackstock diamond has not been raked in two years, I would consider it very unsafe for adults, letalone children,” stated Ms. Wotten. Councillor John Hancock backed up the sentiment, stating “I would say that the Fairground ball diamond is even worse, it doesn’t even have a home plate – I see why we’re increasing our insurance coverage to $5 Million this year.” When Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier asked Mr. Roger to explain how many people are ejected from the ball diamonds each year, Mr. Roger answered “We only had three people ejected last year, mostly due to public complaints and township staff attempting to do perform maintenance.” Councillor Larry Corrigan offered his thoughts on the subject, saying “I wish I could turn back the clock to when we used to play self-organized games, we had fun, fell down, and made friends. When will we move away from this fear-based culture and learn to trust the people in our community?”
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Chiefs leading 2-0 The Lakefield Chiefs are halfway towards clinching a berth in the Clarence Schmalz Cup Finals, after taking a two-games-to-none series lead on the Grimsby Peach Kings over the weekend. The semi-final series kicked off in Grimsby on Friday, April 4, with Lakefield skating to a 5-1 victory. The Chiefs continued to roll the following night when the series shifted back to Lakefield, downing the Peach Kings by a final score of 5-2. The action continues this week with Game 3 scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, in Grimsby at 7:30 p.m. Lakefield will host Game 4 on Friday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. If needed, Game 5 will be in Grimsby on Sunday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. Game 6 is scheduled for Monday, April 14, in Lakefield at 7:30 p.m. If the series goes to Game 7, it will be played on Tuesday, April 15, in Grimsby at 8:30 p.m. In the other OHA Junior ‘C’ semi-final match-up, as of The Standard’s press time, the Essex 73s hold a commanding three-games-to-one lead over the Wingham Ironmen.
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For the second time in three years, the McKnight family has skipped teams to an Ontario Provincial Women’s Tankard Championship. Susan McKnight skipped her team of Jennifer McKnight, Karen Rowsell, and Andrea Bell while sister Cindy McKnight skipped Joanne Curtis, Marg McKnight, and Jenny Whetham. In this event, two teams from the same club compete against two teams from another club with the total, or aggregate score determining the winner. This is a unique event as your game strategy is not only determined by what is happening in your game, but also what’s going on in the second game which is being played at the same time. Uxbridge played their single knockout regionals in Peterborough on Saturday, beating the 2012 champion teams from Bayview, then went on the beat the team from Lindsay to book their spot in the Provincials at the Annandale Curling Club on Sunday. The teams beat Trenton by a combined score of 16-9 to earn a birth in the final against last years champion, the teams from Ilderton, skipped by Amie Shackleton and Bethany Heinrichs. The game was close through three ends, but Susan’s team put up four points in the fourth end to take Uxbridge’s combined lead to 8-2. Cindy’s team stepped it up in the second half of their game scoring a pair of threes and scoring a total of eight points to help secure Uxbridge’s combined 17-9 victory. Congratulations to the ladies on bring-
ing another Ontario Provincial banner home to the Uxbridge Curling Club. Beaton takes top prize at Auto Glass/ State Farm Spiel Always a highlight of the curling season at the Port Perry Curling Club is the annual mixed bonspiel sponsored by Port Perry Auto Glass and Kevin Spohn State Farm Insurance. Sixteen teams each played one six end game on Friday night then three six end games on Saturday. This year, it was Willie Beaton who skipped his team of Gretchen Cornish, Scott Senft and Shawna Cornish to the overall championship, beating Terry Golphin, last year’s champion in the final. In third place, Doug Rowe’s foursome stole the single point in their final game to beat out Glenn Evans who finished fourth. The festivities concluded with a successful raffle table which helped raise money for the club and a fun night of karaoke. Uxbridge Club Champions Crowned After two weeks of intense playoff action, the Uxbridge Curling Club crowned their club champions for this season. The mens champion is Bruce Jefferson’s team of Murray Ferguson, David Fleming, and Ian Clyde. On the women’s side, Elaine Stevenson, Suzanne Murphy, Ann Roberts, and Janet Markham are the club’s womens champions. Both of these teams will now represent the club at the Traveler’s Insurance Curling Club Championships in October. Bruce Jefferson also skipped his mixed team of Lesley Burnett, Stephen Bush and Vicky Bush to a mixed club championship. Another great season at the Uxbridge was capped off by a skating party on Sun-
CURLING 101: Ariane Hansen was one of many curlers who tried their hand at the sport on Saturday, April 5, when the Uxbridge Curling Club hosted their BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard end-of-season Open House to attract new players. day. Have a great summer and we’ll see ev- seed and a place in the semi-final. eryone in the fall. In the semi-final game, Ontario would Team Ontario Runner-Up at U18’s crossover and play the top seed in Pool At the under-18 International curling B, the team from Alberta who hadn’t lost championships in Langley, British Colum- a game going 5-0 in round-robin play. bia last week, Team Ontario, with Janetville’s Ontario would win 7-2 stealing a total of Leah Will playing vice, finished as tourna- four points to earn a spot in Sunday’s final ment runner-up, earning the silver medal. against Manitoba. The team started off slow in Pool A play Manitoba would take two in the first with one win and two losses after the sec- end with hammer. Ontario and Manitoba ond day of competition. However, the team would exchange singles with hammer unwould rally with two big victories on Sat- til the eighth end when Ontario would urday winning 9-2 against host British Co- score two and tie the game at five forcing lumbia and then 8-2 over Michigan. Team extra-ends. However, Manitoba would Ontario would finish the round-robin with score their single and win the game 6-5. a 3-2 record, tied with Quebec, but Ontario Congratulations Leah on a great run beat Quebec which earned them the second and very successful season.
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Sam Dunn was the lone Central Ontario Wolves player to hear his name called during the OHL Draft on Saturday, April 5, as he went in the 3rd round, 46th overall to the Barrie Colts. The Bewdley native captained the Wolves’ Minor Midget team this past season after spending a large portion of last year with the team as an underage call-up, gaining valuable experience in the OMHA playoffs, as well as the OHL Cup Tournament. In 33 games with the Minor Midget Wolves this past season, the 6’1” 196 lb. defenceman tallied nine goals and nine assists, with just two penalty minutes. Dunn also appeared in three games this season with the Junior ‘A’ Cobourg Cougars. “So honored to be drafted to the @OHLBarrieColts it’s a dream come true and words can’t describe the feeling... Let the real work begin!” Dunn tweeted after hearing the news he had been selected by the Colts. In other OHL Draft news, the Oshawa Generals selected Toronto Marlboros centre Cliff Pu with the first round selection, 16th overall.
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LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): With Mars in your sun sign, you can be easily drawn into an argument. Be your peaceful self and try to calm the waters. Keep the lines of communication open with special people TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Things that in your life. happen behind the scenes will come to SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Communicate light when you least expect them. A reflec- with co-workers and do your very best to tive time, keep your opinions and feelings improve teamwork. Learn a new work relatto yourself. Your thoughts are more intui- ed computer program. Strive for balance in tive than logical now. your life, avoid having too many irons in the GEMINI (May 20-June 21):Usually easy fire at any one time.
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going about relationships, this month you may be forced to make a decision about one. You will be able to accomplish your personal goals with a little help from your friends.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Consider upgrading your education or getting advanced training to move ahead on the job. Work related travel is entirely possible this month. Get out and network and make new business contacts. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 22 25 26
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LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Travel to the sunny south by car or by plane. Relax by the ocean and get a gorgeous tan. A busy, stimulating cycle for students and writers, this is an opportune time to get a book published.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Plan fun and enjoyable activities with friends. However, you may be called on to mediate an issue between two of your friends. Spend quality time with your children and listen to what they have to say.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Put your mental focus on a more secure future. Reassess your present financial arrangements to make sure they meet your needs. Discussions with family members will be beneficial. Recall memories from the past. AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Daily activi-
ties will pick up steam, but your interests will tend to be scattered. Attend neighbourhood events, but do not run yourself ragged. Slow down on VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): With Venus the road, be sure to drive the speed limit.
in your partnership sector, romance is on the agenda. You may decide to reconnect with somone from your past. If you are interested in taking out a loan, wait until later in the month.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Financial and business planning are favoured, but guard against making hasty decisions. Keep a detailed list of the money you spend and develop more money saving ideas. Soul search about what really matters.
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PAULINE HELEN ROGERS Peacefully, on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Lakeridge Health Centre, in Port Perry, at age 68. Pauline (nee Cyr), beloved wife for 50 years to David Rogers of Port Perry. Loved mother of Richard and Donald. Loving grandmother of Deanna and T.J. Dear sister of Paul Cyr (her twin) of Alliston and Joan Rogers of Whitby. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. The family of Pauline Rogers received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905985-2171) on Tuesday, April 8th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Port Perry on Wednesday, April 9th at 11 a.m. with Father Peter Lackmanec officiating. Private interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pickering. The family wishes to extended a special thank you to Dr. Gord Mercer and Dr. Merrilee Brown as well as the Nursing Staff at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry for their kindness. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. Memories, photos and condolences may be left at www.waggfuneralhome.com
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On Thursday, April 3, 2014, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Bowmanville, at age 69. Richard Dobbs, beloved husband of the late May nee Thompson (1992). Dear brother of Ross. Richard will be sadly missed by his Community Living Durham North family. The family of Richard Dobbs received friends at the Port Perry Baptist Church on Monday, April 7th from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to Celebrate his Life was held in the Church at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jim Clemens officiating. Interment Newmarket Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905985-2171) to Community Living Durham North. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
HEIDI McLEAN Peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 64. Heidi (nee Teege), beloved wife of Danny McLean of Caesarea. Loved mother of John Paul and the late Shannon (2010). Heidi will also be missed by the McLean family. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171). If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of NORRIS DOHERTY May 9, 1935 – April 18, 2003. Missing his guidance and his way of life. Sadly missed in all our hearts, Frona, John and Baby Bulldozer
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Tyke Predators devour competition in championships The Port Perry Predators Tyke 7 minor development hockey team brought home the championship from the South Muskoka Minor Hockey Tournament in Gravenhurst over the March 21 to 23 weekend. The following teams participated in the tournament: Barrie Colts, Erin Hillsburgh Devils, Sturgeon Lake Thunder, Huntsville Otters, Milton Winterhawks, Port Perry Predators and host South Muskoka Bears. The Predators won their opener against the South
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Noah - not a Sunday School lesson NOAH Directed by Darren Aronofsky (***) Walking out of Requiem for a Dream (2000) and heading towards the Four Seasons Hotel to interview the actors and director, I felt dirty, in immediate need of a shower. The film did for me what much of Kubrick’s had one for me over the years, plunged me into the world depicted to the extent I could not merely watch the film, I experienced it. I knew I had just seen an important film, which explores addiction in a gruesome and powerful manner because it is real, frighteningly so, and the addictions within are not always drugs but can be television, candy, a dream, anything that exerts a powerful need for the person, one that they cannot control. Requiem for a Dream topped my ten best list in 2000, and though nominated for a few Oscars it won nothing. How Burstyn lost Best Actress to Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich (2000), a good performance, hardly a great one is something I still have not figured out. As expected Aronofsky was a major new talent and has over the last decade proven that time and time again. Even his failure, The Fountain (2003) is an interesting cult classic beloved by those who love it without shame. For me he is at his finest in dealing with people and coaching outstanding performances out of the fine actors that populate his films. The career of Mickey Rourke was revived by Aromnofsky, who believing in the actor took a massive risk and his performance in The Wrestler (2008) earned the actor a well deserved Academy Award nomination, as well as one for Supporting Actress for the lovely Marisa Tomei. Two years later, Natalie Portman won Best Actress for her haunting performance in Aronosky’s Black Swan (2010), again a film and performance that pushed the boundaries, creating art. His latest work, Noah, is a huge step away from the independent film industry he is used to working within, and gave the director access to the largest budget in his career, just over $125 million dollars, a staggering change from the less than twenty million he was used to working with. To
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forty nights they listen to the rains pound, the winds rage, death all around them, yet they survive with the animals they have given shelter on the floating zoo. Crowe is very good as Noah, though this is light years from Hustons’ addled Noah. Muscular, powerful, fearless, this Noah is a man of action, always in motion but with purpose, and we know he is a fine and good man because we keep hearing of his acts of kindness and goodness. It is good to see Crowe in a performance like this again, I had forgotten about him when discussing the great actors of modern film because he had not done any really fine work for a while. this is a bold performance, one that took considerable courage because the actor knows what people are going to say. In synch with his director, the two have created a Noah that we believe. Surrounding Crowe are excellent actors such as Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson, who seems to get more beautiful with each new role, Ray Winstone, and Logan Lerman, though the film belongs to Crowe. Watson brings genuine soul to her performance and has a fine connection to Crowe throughout the picture; one wishes they had more scenes together. When the flood starts, it is astounding to see. Water possesses such destructive power, and can rage with a force all its own, water becomes the God of death in the film washing away the evil and sin allowing for a fresh start for Noah and his family and the animals aboard the ark. The film is often a reminder of the astonishing power of nature when its forces are unleashed; we are simply no match for it. So while the Nephilim might cause a stir rest assured they are mentioned in the Bible, just as the descriptions as the sons of God which descended form the skies in fire and lightning and sons of man, smaller than the sons of God are there. So many mysteries in the Bible will never be unlocked, but damned it is exciting when a storyteller tries. Not a great film, but a very good one with much to admire. Hardly a Sunday School story, it is a powerful morality story that resonates to this day.
WOOL WORKSHOP: Doreen (left) spun wool and instructed on the art of looming on Saturday, April 5 in the Scugog Shores Heritage Museum. Hosted by the Scugog Shores Fibre Artists, this workshop taught several local youth, such as Luke and William (below) how to craft their own clothes and art. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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