The Standard Newspaper December 4th, 2014

Vol. 10 No. 49

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Members of the Port Perry Hospital Foundation receive a donation of $250,000 towards the Your Hospital Your Future campaign during the Baagwating Community Association’s annual presentation of charitable donations on Thursday, Nov. 27. More than $550,000 was doled out to 34 organizations over the course of the annual event.

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

NORTH DURHAM: The spirit of the holiday season was on display on Thursday, Nov. 27, as the Baagwating Community Association (BCA) spread holiday cheer by handing out more than $550,000 in charitable donations.

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, through their charitable licensee, Baagwating Community Association, were pleased to provide 34 charitable and/or not-for-profit organizations with some Christmas cheer.

The groups were all lauded during the presentation for the dedication and commitment to enriching the lives of people in North Durham, and beyond.

The Port Perry Hospital Foundation was the recipient of the largest gift of the day, a $250,000 donation for a new palliative care room, scheduled to be part of the upcoming reno-

vations at the local hospital.

Doug Brown, the current president of the Port Perry Hospital Foundation accepted the gift and thanked the Baagwating Community Association for their generosity for contributing to the Your Hospital Your Future campaign, which will see numerous improvements to the hospital, and is slated to begin next year.

The Uxbridge-based Hope Through Hockey initiative, which for the second straight year, will see a number of former members of the Uxbridge S.S. Varsity Boys Hockey team head to the First Nations community of Weagamow, in northern Ontario for a week of hockey clinics later this month was the recipient of a $5,000 donation.

“This is a wonderful gift, and we are all so grateful to the Baagwating Community Association for their generosity. This money will go a long way and help a lot of people in Wea-

gamow,” Josh Lubbock, one of the team members making the trip again this year told The Standard.

Upon receiving the donation from Gary Edgar, Mr. Lubbock explained that last year, the Hope Through Hockey team travelled to Weagamow expecting 80 children to take part in the hockey clinics, only to have more than 120 show up the very first day.

Among the other donations made by the Baagwating Community Association to local groups were: a $15,000 contribution to the WindReach Farm Foundation; $15,000 to the Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity; $12,000 towards playground improvements at Cartwright Central Public School and matching $7,500 donations to Operation Scugog’s Adopted Families as well as the local food banks’ Holiday Hampers program.

NORTH DURHAM: Durham’s recently elected Member of Provincial Parliament will open the doors to his new office, and bid hello his constituents this weekend.

Durham MPP Granville Anderson will hold a grand opening open house at his Durham constituency office from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the public is invited to attend for a meet and greet, speeches and refreshments. The office is located at 23 King St. West in Bowmanville.

MPP Anderson will be joined at the event by the Honorable Michael Coteau, Minister of Tourism, Recreation and Sport/Minister Responsible for the 2015 PanAm and Parapan Games. Minister Coteau will kick off his visit to the constituency prior to the grand opening event, meeting with area tourism and recreation leaders.

As a close friend with MPP Anderson, Minister Coteau will join in the festivites, and offer his support to Durham Region residents.

According to Justin MacLean, Executive Assistant to MPP Anderson, “The Grand Opening is our way of thanking the voters and our supporters. We’re hoping to let Durham Region’s constituents know where they can find us, or get in-touch regarding any questions they may have, now or in the future.”

Since renovations to the new constituency office were completed, MPP Anderson is excited to move out of the nearby campaign office and into a larger area, in order to better serve the residents he represents.

Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item. All donations will be distributed to food banks in the Clarington, Uxbridge and Scugog areas.

For more information, please call 905-697-1501 or 1-800-661-2433 to speak with MPP Anderson or a member of his staff.

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SCUGOG: The new leaders of Scugog Township were sworn into office during the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 1, joining into the long-awaited tradition of honouring past officials, and recognition of the new. The mostly new council was elected by voters on Monday, Oct. 27.

Mayor Tom Rowett, who upset former mayor Chuck Mercier after an intense campaign, happily donned the chains of office and pledged to serve the residents he represents to the best of his ability, and without corruption.

Mayor Rowett’s acceptance speech mirrored the sentiments and general attitude of his new councillors, offering thanks to his supporters and family, and stating “We have a large and beautiful township, so it is crucial that we connect and work together, to serve the people as a family.”

Citing Scugog’s impending growth, and the concerns which come along with it, Mayor Rowett and many of the new ward councillors spoke sentiments of change, support for local businesses, and new ways of looking at the issues which face the residents of Scugog - namely; the Greenbank

Airways project, sewage capacity, crumbling infrastructure, and increasing taxes.

Regional Councillor Bobbie Drew was acclaimed to her seat, and will remain on-hand as liaison to the Region of Durham. In Ward 1, Betty Somerville took the former post of Larry Corrigan, who stepped down after a strong career as Councillor. Ward 2 saw Janna Guido remove the incumbent John Hancock, with promises of a business-minded Scugog.

Don Kett of Scugog Island beat out Town Crier Bill McKee for Ward 3, after former councillor Jim Howard declined to run for a second term. Wilma Wotten of Ward 4 was the only incumbent candidate to run against a challenger and retain her position, thanks in part to a policy for community improvement. In Ward 5, Jennifer Back defeated incumbent Howard Danson for the councillors chair.

The new Council of the Township of Scugog has had a taste of their political proceedings during a week of workshops and training, and will tackle their first regular meeting inside Council Chambers, located at 181 Perry St., at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8.

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UXBRIDGE: Representatives of the people of Uxbridge were officially sworn into office on the evening of Monday, Dec. 1, in a well attended ceremony. After taking an oath to represent their constituents to the best of their abilities, and without corruption, refreshments and celebration were in order.

Re-elected Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor maintained a position of hard work and dedication during her speech, which was quickly mirrored by her cabinet of councillors.

“The campaign is over, but the hard work is not,” said Mayor O’Connor, addressing the constituents gathered in Uxbridge Town Hall. “We’ve been dealing with, and will continue to deal with, many difficult developments - including a lack of funding from the Province of Ontario. Our experience, combined with new blood and new ideas, will continue to lead the people of Uxbridge down the right path.”

In juxtaposition to Scugog Township’s mostly new council, Uxbridge remained status quo for the most part, with the exception of Ward 4 Fred Bryan taking the place of former councillor Jacob Mantle, who declined to run for a second term.

Ward 1 saw the only major upset, when veteran councillor Bev Northeast was defeated by new Ward 1 Councillor Pam Beach - in a close tally which came down to 22 votes and a recount.

Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger, Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy, Ward 3 Councillor Pat Mikuse, Gord Highet and Mayor O’Connor retained their seats in Town Hall, and their leadership of Uxbridge township.

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Port Perry missionaries need local support that missions trip, we decided that we should change direction in our lives and become missionaries and move to El Salvador.

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Pictured here is one of the many Central American families which John and Audrey Van Belle of Port Perry help during their missionary and outreach programs.

Submitted Photo ---BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard Q: Tell me all about the ChristSCUGOG: Two Port Perry ex-pats mas drive, what do you hope to acare asking for the support of read- complish? ers in their former hometown, this A: Moving to El Salvador involves Christmas season. shipping our belongings in advance. As Husband and wife team are hoping we considered this, we decided that we that the good will of Port Perry resi- wanted to fill a container with items to dents will reach across a continent, bless the Salvadorans. Many families do and help them to offer support and not have the basic needs of life. When hope to the children of El Salvador. visiting a home there and the cupboards John and Audrey Van Belle, who are empty, the homes are dark since lived in Scugog Township for more there is no hydro, children’s feet are withthan 20 years, resigned from their out shoes and dirty, a new appreciation jobs and travelled nearly 5,000 kilo- comes for the things we have. Yet these metres - embarking on a mission to families will still invite us in - we want to Central America. give back.

Having landed in Costa Rica, the couple is now putting the final touches on Q: Describe a typical day. their preparations to move to a ministry A: Our days will vary as our camp, camp in El Salvador, located in a very ru- King’s Castle, the ministry that we will ral area known as Lago De Coatepeque be working with, has different aspects.

- where their help is sorely needed.

We have a feeding program three Mr. Van Belle will use his experi- times per week, a medical clinic that ence in contracting to oversee an in- is currently open two days per week as ternational construction team, and well as various construction projects.

Mrs. Van Belle will put her medical John will be heading up both the natraining into action at a community tional and international construction outreach medical clinic. teams. Audrey will be working in the While preparing a shipping con- pharmacy at the medical clinic. tainer to move their belongings with them, the Van Belles realized they had Q: Tell our readers a little bit additional room, which they hope to about yourselves. stuff full of clothing, toys and essenA: We have been living in Port Perry tials for the children they will help. for over 20 years. John is a general conThe outreach crew are especially tractor and owned his own business in need of new children’s shoes of all (Curanjo Contracting) for over 20 sizes, baby clothes and blankets, crafts years, doing residential renovations. and toys such as crayons and colour- He closed his business in December ing books, soccer balls, or small and 2013 as we prepared to go to Costa new toys, school supplies such as back- Rica to begin our language training. packs, and bolts of fabric or blankets.

Audrey is a Regulated Pharmacy TechDonations can be brought to nician and worked at Shoppers Drug Emmanuel Community Church at Mart (in Port Perry) for 20 years. In 1680 Reach St. during regular busi- preparation for this change, our comness hours. pany truck, our personal vehicle along Readers are asked to call in ad- with our motorcycle were all sold and vance (905-985-4441) to confirm we enrolled in training courses. that someone will be there to receive Originally, we started in 2000 their donations. with a construction project that our Supporters can contact John and church was involved in at Teen ChalAudrey Van Belle, or gain further in- lenge in London, Ontario. After that formation by e-mailing jvanbelle@ time our church started sending conpaoc.org, or visiting their website: struction teams to work on a school, www.cupofwaterministries.ca. the William Cornelius Vocational The Standard got in touch with Training Centre, in Guatemala. We the globe-trotting missionaries, worked for many years as team leadand exchanged messages and pho- ers and once our school in Guatemala tographs - here is what they had to was complete, we transitioned to El say about their effort to aid.

Salvador in July 2011. It was after

Q: What is the best part of your work, do any rewarding or difficult memories come to mind?

A: Throughout the years on our missions trips to El Salvador, we had great opportunities to serve the people of El Salvador. During our times of outreach, we went into the poorest communities to bring bags of food to families who had none.

One of these times a small group including John and our youngest son, Travis, came across a young child by himself, around the age of 6. When asked where he lived, he said close by.

After a 15 minute walk through narrow paths and further up the mountain they reached his home ... He was home alone as his parents were both working (a daily wage is less than $10 per day) and there was no one to care for him. Something that we would never consider doing.

The biggest challenge of working in the pharmacy is the lack of medications, which only comes through donations. Audrey recalls a time when the only thing to treat stomach problems were Tums. Knowing it wasn’t going to work as effectively as actual stomach medication was tough, but that was all we could give at that time.

Q: I noticed you mentioned a need for on-going support, as opposed to one time donations - why is this crucial to your work?

A: Transitions of moving to a new country involves different expenses.

One-time donations help to cover start-up costs. Currently we have a “Vehicle Campaign”, trying to raise funds to buy a quality 4x4 vehicle so we can safely navigate the rough terrain of the mountains while caring for the people in small villages.

Ongoing monthly support helps us to be able to stay in El Salvador serving the Salvadorans. Monthly support can be in any amount. Currently we have approximately 70% raised of what is needed for ongoing monthly support.

Q: Who does this donation drive help, what makes them special?

A: Our camp is located in a very rural area called Lago De Coatepeque.

Many of the people here are very poor and don’t have access to medical care or quality water or food. Many of the children we work with every Saturday morning at our main church, The Dream Centre, located in San Salvador are children of gang members.

Left unattended many of these children will be recruited to the gangs by the age of 9. Once in a gang, life expectancy is only 20. Our goal is help these children avoid a dangerous life of gang involvement. Like all children, the children of El Salvador want to be loved and cared for unconditionally, we look forward to changing their lives for the better.

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NORTH DURHAM ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling The strange yo-yo weather has birds confused as well as people. I had two pairs of house finches come the other day but saw them only once or twice during the summer. Several people in areas further south than us have reported snowy owls already!

Seems winter brings sadness as well as sickness. Two wonderful ladies were bid farewell Saturday. I worked with Alice Curtiss for several years in Red Cross, when we were fortunate to have our own branch, and the funeral of Ruby Leek drew a crowd of mourners to Trinity where she had worshiped and sung in the choir. A video set-up was organized so that her sister Dorothy, in Uxbridge Hospital, could view the service. Many friends and neighbours from our area were in attendance.

On Saturday evening I took my granddaughter Charlene to the Leaskdale Historic Church family Christ-mas concert.

Taking part, among other celebrities, were the Luke ladies as part of the Damluke group, and wee Aurora Smith in her dancing debut. Jennifer Caroll (aka LMM), Hayden Kerry, Ryan McCutchean and the Pineridge Chorus rounded out the programme, before Santa arrived.

Church Sunday was special when the first Sunday Advent candle was lit by Bruce and Barb Harwood. Communion

was served at both Sandford and Zephyr; at Sandford was the added celebration when baby Addison Paige Connor granddaughter of Dorothy Baker, was baptised. Prayers were offered for four ladies and happy birthday was sung to two of our Sandford men.

Five generations from my Scottish grandparents, Scottish and Celtic music is very stirring and Claidhmor’s concert in Port Perry Sunday was fabulous. The angelic voice of Susan Reiman, the incomparable guitar of Chris Saunders, the piping of Jeff Steward, created an amazing afternoon!

Sandford UCW meets Thursday at 1:30 p.m. There are some important decisions to make! Please re-member our bake-less bake sale. Anyone can contribute. Dec. 7 is White Gift Sunday with Zephyr’s donations going to the mount Albert Food Pantry while those from Sandford go to Uxbridge. On Dec. 14 the children of the Sunday School will present a musical number under the direction of Susan Luke. On Dec. 10 Sandford Council will lunch at the home of George and Diane Kydd. Zephyr Council meet Dec. 18.

The LMM Soc. invite you to their Open House at the manse Sunday Dec.14,10 a.m. to 3 p.m., church service at 1 p.m. and a dramatization of Maud’s stories at 3 p.m.

BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly The Cartwright Central Public School’s Community Council would like to thank the community for supporting Sunday’s Holiday Craft Sale. It was a lovely day with a delicious lunch, a diverse group of local vendors and talent crafters. Thank you to the Township of Scugog and the Blackstock Hockey League for their contributions to the successful day. Please look forward to attending this great holiday event again next year.

At the United Church on Sunday morning, the Sunday School delighted everyone with the presentation of the Nativity

Story. Visiting minister, Rev. Elizabeth Peeters delivered a thoughtful message, “Cursing the Darkness”, The Senior Choir sang “Carols of Hope and Light”. Next Sunday will be Rev. Jennifer Uhryniw’s first Sunday as a minister in Blackstock.

Also mark December 14 as the choirs presentation of the Cantata, “Tapestry of Light”. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this musical treat.

A “Meet and Greet” will be held at the home of Kelly Gatchell, 12501 Reg. Road 57 on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. for Sean Taylor and his bride Jessica (Dowson).

Monetary donations are being received by Kelly (905-986-4917) and Janet VanCamp (905-986-0097).

A reminder that the Walking Programme takes part on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Recreation Centre away from the cold and slippery conditions. It is free, another plus!

The winners at the Tuesday evening card party at the St. John’s Anglican Church Parish Hall were Ellen Gibson who also had the most lone hands, Linda Carder, Val Priebe, Alvin Foster and Gerry McArthur, Aila Morgan was low. The specials were won

by Wilma VanCamp, Aila Morgan, Don Trucks and Ken Rohrer.

EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry With Christmas only a few short weeks away, and a new year quickly creeping up behind, I have been doing a little extra thinking and soul searching. With our girls no longer at Epsom P.S., and ourselves not as active in this community, I have decided to step down from writing the Epsom/Utica news at the end of December.

This was not an easy decision but I very rarely receive any news from the community anymore, and when we were more active, it wasn’t a problem as I would be

there to get the news. I am hoping that someone in this community will be willing to step up and take over this fairly simple task each week.

If you are interested, please contact me, and I will give you all the information you need to know, and will contact the paper to let them know the change of writer. gandskerry@andrewswireless.net or 905-852-6887 It would be sad to see this column come to an end.

Friday, Dec. 5 Monday Morning Singers Christmas Concert, “Celebrating Dylan Thomas” with acclaimed actor, Kenneth Welsh and musician friends, Edward Tait (bass) and Diane Tait (violin). Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at Uxbridge St. Paul’s Anglican Church 65 Toronto St. South Tickets on sale at Presents, Presents, Presents for $15, Children under 12 free. For more info visit www.mmsingers. org or call 905-852-3693.

Saturday, Dec. 6 Watch for The Standard in the Port Perry Santa Claus Parade, hosted by the Scugog Chamber & Port Perry Lions Club starting at the Fairgrounds at 5 p.m., and making its way down Reach St. to Simcoe St., turning onto Queen St., before ending on Water St. * December Shindig #2 at the Uxbridge Legion, located at 109 Franklin St., featuring music from Witness Protection, Four Play and HooT. Doors Open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and a new toy or food donation at the door.

All monies raised go to building improvements at the Legion, as well as the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank. For more info, call 905-852-5293. * Breakfast with Santa at the Greenbank Hall from 9 to 11 am. $3 per person, please pre-register by calling 905985-3723.

Sunday, Dec. 7 Children’s Old-Fashioned Christmas at the Scugog Shores Museum Village, located at 16210 Island Rd., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Step back in time and tour through the historic village. Children will be engaged in activities throughout the day. Admission for Adults is $4, Students and Seniors $3, Children 5-12

$2, Children under 5 are free.

The Museum will also be accepting imperishable food donations for Operation Scugog.

For more information please call 905-985-8698, ext. x 103, or e-mail museum@scugog.ca, or look up their web site at www. scugogshoresmuseum.com. * The Blackstock Co-op Nursery School is having their annual Breakfast with Santa at the newly renovated Blackstock Recreation Complex from 9 am till 1 pm.

There will be a silent auction, bake sale, pictures with Santa and of course a delicious breakfast. All proceeds will go towards the Blackstock Co-op Nursery School.

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

Friday, Dec. 12 & Saturday, Dec. 13 One Voice Singers will be presenting their annual Christmas Concert, Songs of the Season, on Friday at 7:30 pm, and Saturday at 3 pm, at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Toronto Street South in Uxridge. Guest performers include Vocalist Leslie Higgins, Shanna Taillon on Flute, Mike Raines on Drums, and Jenny Kenis on Bass. Music

Director Charles White, and Accompanist Debra Thompson. Tickets $20 each. Free for children under 10. Tickets available from choir members, ‘Presents, Presents, Presents’, or at the door.

Sunday, Dec. 14 Maud’s Christmas at the Manse Open House and Church Service from 10 am to 4 pm. Join us at the beautifully decorated manse for a festive day of tours, cookies and cider, Christmas music and craft ideas. The service will be held at the Historic Leaskdale Church at 1 pm. Visit www. lucymaudmontgomery.ca for more info. * The Port Perry United Church Choirs present their annual ‘Christmas Choralfest’ featuring guest soloist Karina Bray at 4 p.m. at Port Perry United Church (294 Queen St.) as their gift to the community. A freewill offering will be received for this celebration of the Christmas Story through music. * A Kindred Spirit Christmas at 3 pm, presented by the Spirit of Maud Theatre Company in partnership with the LM Montgomery Society of Ontario. A dramatization by Marion Abbot, based on the writing of Lucy Maud Montgomery. One performance only. Four delightful Christmas stories that celebrate the spirit of the season. Two stories feature Canada’s favourite redhead, Anne Shirley, all four written by the incomparable Lucy Maud Montgomery and brought to life on stage. Tickets are available at Blue Heron Books, or at the door. $20 each, or two for $35. Historic Leaskdale Church, 11850 Regional Rd. 1, Leaskdale.

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GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till

SEAGRAVE by Jean Short Well, after those terrible winds on Wednesday, it was good to see that no one was blown away!

Where we live, there was no power outage, but I do know that not everyone was that fortunate.

We send condolences to the family of Louis Whalen who passed away on Nov. 20, and also to Chris and Brooke Acton on the passing of Chris’s sister.

Happy Birthday wishes to Lori Cannon (Dec. 4) and Bailey Taylor (Dec. 6).

Please keep Rev. Paul and his family in your prayers. Prayers also to all who are experiencing any illness at this time.

Volunteers are needed to plan OUT TO LUNCH four times per year. Please contact anyone on the Outreach Committee, Bette, Betty Lou, Don Real, or Jean.

Many thanks to Rev. Jan Stobie for being our guest speaker on the First Sunday of Advent.

Jan is a retired teacher and Minister, and recently authored a book called “FIREWEED”.

Glenda Hutcheon and Donna Kent were the greeters this week

and also lit the First Candle of Advent. During the Children’s Time, Rev. Jan explained the meaning of Baptism. Tom Stobie then sang a beautiful rendition of “My Baby”. After the introduction of Anthony Mark Armstrong, the Baptism vows were repeated and then Avery Puckrin poured the water into the Baptismal Font . Frank Molnar, Anthony’s grandfather read the Scripture. We then received a great message from Rev. Jan called “Now and Not Yet.” Monday, Dec. 1, work is starting on the floor in the Sunday School room.

Dec. 6 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA at Greenbank Hall. $3.00 per person.

Please register @905-985-3723 Dec. 6 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. CANDLE LIGHT CAROL SING at Salem-Mariposa Church. Free Will Offering. Light refreshments will be served.. The Church is located at the intersection of Fingerboard Rd. And Salem Rd. City of Kawartha Lakes.

Dec. 7 9:15 a.m. WHITE

GIFT SUNDAY and 2nd Sunday of Advent with Guest Minister Rev. Richard Parker of Courtice.

Food items will be donated to the Scugog Food Bank. Please remember to bring your “Shoebox” for Operation Christmas Child.

Dec. 9 12 NOON OUT TO LUNCH – Menu will be turkey casseroles, turnip, salad, rolls and Christmas pudding. Entertainment by Betty Lou and the Nightingales, and a visitor from the North Pole. Please call Donna @ 905-240-8350 to reserve a seat.

(Note new phone number.) If you require a ride, please call Don @ 705-357-3871.

Dec. 13 8:30 a.m.

MEN’S BREAKFAST at Blue Heron Casino. Dec. 14 9:15 a.m. 3rd Sunday of Advent. Dec. 21 9:15 a.m. 4th Sunday of Advent. Please bring your Poinsettias in memory of your loved ones to decorate the Sanctuary.

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

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Blackstock & District Lions Kudos to my Lions for hosting the annual District Governor’s Christmas Party on Sunday at Nestleton. You have bragging rights on the food! Santa and Mrs. Claus made an entrance through the afternoon and had us singing, accompanied by Lion Stan Durward on his keyboard.

The food bank will be appreciative of the many non-perishable items donated to Santa’s barrel.

Caesarea Nestleton Euchre Here are the results for the month of November: Nov. 6: 1st - B Hockley, 2nd - S Patterson, 3rd - R Stephenson, 4th - W Bradt, 5th - D Sheehey. Most Lone Hands (tie) - B Hockley, J Attfield, Low Score - B Crawford. We had 10 tables plus one extra person for a total of 41 people Nov. 13: 1st (tie) - D Sheehey, H Crawford, 2nd - B Moase, 3rd (tie) - D Slute, N Lackner, 4th - A Mastin, 5th - J Attfield. Most Lone Hands - H Crawford, Low

Score (tie) - V Priebe, H Coates. We had 10 tables plus 2 extra people for a total of 42 people Nov. 20: 1st - G McArthur, 2nd - J Attfield, 3rd - R Bradburn, 4th - J Bradbury, 5th - D McCombe. Most Lone Hands (tie) - H Coates, S Patterson, J Hawkins, R Harrison, W Mitchell, M Ayling, Low Score - E Nelson. We had 9 tables for a total of 36 people.

Nov 27: 1st (tie) - L Mastais, K Rohrer, 2nd - G McArthur, 3rd - B Moase, 4th - E Bradt, 5th - D Trunks. Most Lone Hands (tie) - E Bradt, W Mitchell, Low Score - E Kushner. We had 9 tables plus 1 extra person for a total of 37 people.

Our annual Christmas Potluck Dinner will be on Dec. 18; social at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., cards at 7 p.m.

We will not be playing Christmas Day Dec. 25, nor on New Years Day Jan. 1. We will be back to cards on Thursday January 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

See you Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 at the usual place and time.

School News: The school thanks all the vendors and shoppers for their support on Nov 20th & 21st. Our Trading Post Turkey fundraiser is happening right now, and poinsettia pick up is Thursday, Dec 4th.

A Dance-a-thon is planned for Friday (5th) afternoon. Kids and staff are excited to spend an afternoon dancing in the gym while supporting local families in need this holiday season. Admission to the gym will be either a new unwrapped toy or a minimum $2 donation. The SCC will have snacks and water as well as glow bracelets and necklaces (priced $1 and $2) - fun filled afternoon. Thanks to the male staff members who participated in “Movember”,- and thanks to all who made donations to support. December 16th will be our school Christmas concert.

Congratulations to this week’s Sunshine winners – Larissa N., William M., Emily B. The Lion “Breakfast with Santa” is full and goes from 9am to 10:30 am on Dec. 6 at the Hall for those who have registered.

The Millwinders and Ginger St. James concert was a great success. Thanks to Adam and Shannon Hunter for all their work, and the Greenbank Lions also. The revenue from this event will help pay for elevator repairs.

At Greenbank Hall folk singer/songwriter and storyteller Ron Hynes will perform on December 6, 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available by calling 905-985-8351.

December 3 the Fidelis unit U.C.W. Pot-luck Christmas Meeting is at the church with lunch at 12:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Please bring items for the Food Bank. Also the Evening U.C.W. Christmas Pot-luck Meeting is Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Mel Armstrong, 50 High Park Rd., near Seagrave. Please RVSP to Barb Ward 905-985-3903 or Mel 905-985-3778.

Friday, December 5, beginning at 7 p.m. the Sunday School Christmas Concert, along with the Black Light Puppeteers and a special visitor from the North Pole, will be at Greenbank United Church. Come and enjoy.

Saturday December 13 at 7:30 p.m. there will be a repeat of the Black Light Performance by 23 teens performing 13 songs in black light costumes, props and puppets. Good Will collections will be taken during both evenings.

Sunday December 7, 10:15am. Please come for Muffins and Coffee before 11 am church service provided by Evening U.C.W. unit.

During December food items will be collected for Scugog Food Bank. There will be a box at front of church.

Greeters for the first Sunday of Advent were Eunice Rahm and Me. The Lighting of the Advent Candle – Hope – was led by Shawn, Tanya, Jack and Leah Marshall.

The lovely floral arrangement was in memory of Mike Adderly, whose family is remembered with sympathy and prayers. Canyon and Faith Myers answered their Bible Jeopardy questions following guest speaker Darlene Hallett’s talk with the children about “HOPE”, which was also her sermon theme.

December 7 is Advent 2 and White Gift (Food Bank) – All Welcome.

SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson And so this week brings December and the month will fly by with excitement that’s for sure!

This Saturday, December 6, is the Sunderland Firefighters Christmas Dance at the Legion from 9pm till 1am. Be ready for a fun evening with a DJ, Games, a Raffle, Cash Bar and a Late Night Lunch.Tickets are $10. No minors.

Sunday, Dec. 7, St. James, in Vroomanton is holding a Christmas Carol Service at 7:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome. This is a heartwarming way to begin the season.

Before we can catch our breath, Santa comes to town! Saturday, Dec. 13, he will be at the

Legion for breakfast with the children from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Then everyone can head over to the arena for a Free Skate from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Do make sure to find a good spot at 6:30 p.m. to watch the parade, which gets better every year! The floats made with ‘local loving hands’ are amazing and Santa arrives in all his glory at the end. Wouldn’t want to miss a moment!

See you all in Sunderland for December!

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

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Community groups see benefits from Baagwating charity F RO M PAG E 1

As well, Big Brothers Big Sister North Durham benefitted from a $5,000 donation. The area’s fourlegged residents also received a boost just in time for the holidays, with the Uxbridge/Scugog Animal Shelter receiving $3,000.

Port Perry Minor Hockey and the Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team (O.V.E.R.T.) were given $2,500 by the BCA. Additionally, Community Gift Giving Port Perry and Community Living Durham North will each be able to enhance their current programming after each organization received a $2,000 donation.

The Baagwating Community Associations charitable donations will also benefit areas outside of North Durham with a number of other groups receiving donations including: $125,000 to renovations at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, $25,000 to the Ontario Lung Association, $10,000 to the ArtsCan Circle.

The Boys & Girls Club of Durham Region, the Durham District School Board’s First Nations Literacy Program, Grandview Children’s Foundation, Na-Me-Res Men’s Shelter, Native Canadian Centre Toronto and Nishnawbe Homes were all given $5,000 donations.

The Clarington chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters was awarded $4,000, the John Howard Society and the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation both were the recipient of $3,500 contributions.

The Durham Regional Police Toy Drive, Greater Durham Special Olympics and Denise House received $3,000 donations from the BCA. As well, the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine was the recipient of $2,500.

Anishnaabe Kwewag Gamig Inc. (Regional Women’s Shelter),Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ajax / Pickering, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Clarington East Food Bank, Community Care Durham, Community Christmas Gift Giving Oshawa,

Josh Lubbock (right) is presented with a $5,000 donation to the Hope Through Hockey initiative by Gary Edgar as part of the Baagwating Community Association’s annual presentation of charitable contributions. The funds will be put towards the hockey clinics hosted by former members of the Uxbridge S.S. Tigers hockey team in the northern Ontario comDARRYL KNIGHT The Standard munity of Weagamow.

St. Vincent Pallotti Soup Kitchen In a press release, the Missis- Blue Heron Charity Casino Faciland York House all had their hol- saugas of Scugog Island First ity. Without this patronage, these idays brightened through $2,000 Nation stated that they wish to gifts would not be possible. “Midonations from the Baagwating recognize the support they have igwetch” to all contributors.

Community Association. received in relation to the Great

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

Mass Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.

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

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

And now for some good news

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

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

Sunday, December 7 In the evening (6:00 – 6:30) the Nestleton congregation will gather at the home of R. & J. MacKenzie for a Pot Luck Supper, Carols & Fellowship.

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

(Anglican Church of Canada) Minister Rev. John Anderson 266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com

Wednesday

1680 Reach Street.

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

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

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

SUNDAY, December 7 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship Sunday, December 14th Christmas Coralfest 4:00 p.m.

Prince Albert United Church

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

Mid morning Eucharist 11:30am

Sunday, December 7

Youth Christmas Bake Sale 10:00 am Eucharist Nursery & Sunday School Available

HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis

SUNDAYS at 10 a.m.

Mid-week programs for youth and adults!

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

A PLACE OF HOPE!

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

1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Marco Tests MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m.

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

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

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, December 7 Service at 10 a.m.

Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH

2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) 905-985-8681 www.portperrybaptist.ca Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor Join us for worship this week:

SUNDAY SERVICES 9:15 a.m. Sunday school for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Worship

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, December 7 10 a.m. Morning Service Rev. Michelle Hofman

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry Phone: (905) 982-2064 newsongadmin@powergate.ca www.newsongportperry.ca Sunday December 7, 10 a.m.

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

(Anglican Network in Canada)

UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com Sunday, December 7 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

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

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,

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

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

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

SUNDAY, December 7th

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

11 a.m. Service

Seagrave

(In the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave)

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

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Jack Ballinger stops traffic To the Editor,

Tackle clandestine fill operation To the Editor, I voted for Tom Rowett for one reason. It was not because he promised to cut taxes, reduce spending or save public funds. He articulated his resolve to tackle the region’s greatest threat: clandestine fill operations such as Greenbank (a.k.a Green Back) Airport and projects by Earth Worx.

In a pre-election pole Chuck Mercier failed to fill out a questionnaire outlining the problems of fill-operations such as truck traffic, noise, and ground water contamination.

Conversely, Tom Rowett, not only demonstrated an understanding of the problem but a sincere resolve to correct it.

Maybe I have it wrong. Per-

haps former Mayor Mercier felt he had exhausted all avenues to control the brazen dumping of questionable soil from the GTA into the Oak Ridges Moraine.

Perhaps he felt it wasn’t under the township’s jurisdiction and wanted to avoid adopting the responsibility.

The bottom line is the dirtyfill issue was not handled judiciously and as Mayor he failed to protect rural citizens from a rouge and unlawful business operation. Rural Canada has always been the dumping grounds for cities. We raze our forests, mine our bedrock and strip agricultural soil to accommodate subdivisions.

In return we accept unwanted contaminated dirt , domestic and industrial garbage, and

thousands of cottagers every week-end. Sure we can rationalize that the economic spin-offs from these activities justify the inconveniences. But the inconveniences have evolved into an intolerable nightmare for many - forcing some residents to sell their homes and relocate.

If Scugog has become the trash-heap for the GTA - all under the guise of job creation, then I intend to join the exodus to greener pastures.

Hopefully Mr. Rowett will realize this crisis has become an emergency and act accordingly by shutting down these backwater fill operations and clear the streets of the omnipresent truck traffic.

Ian Huggett Port Perry

On Nov. 17, I took the petition that 25 people, living on Oakside Dr. and Apple Tree Cres. had signed, to the Uxbridge town council, again requesting the change of a totally useless four-way stop, to a two-way stop on Centre Rd. A fouryear ongoing issue. What I heard from Councillor Ballinger, against the needed change of the four-way stop totally floored me, and I think all of you adversely effected by his decision should know his reasoning. This was your taxpayers money at work.

One of Uxbridge’s hardest working and most experienced councillors, who sadly will not be present for the next term, also recommended that this useless four-way stop should be changed to a two-way stop, which would make total sense and is what people at the Mason subdivision wanted for years. Now Councillor Ballinger, of whom I always had the highest respect, took the floor and basically said that the factual information provided by traffic experts, was not worth taking into account. These experts included Police, (who gave a presentation to Uxbridge council on June 6, 2011, that four-way stops should not be used anywhere), Transport Canada, the Municipal Guidebook on four-way stops, the trained traffic experts of our own $3 million budget Works & Roads Department. Councillor Ballinger said that he lives on Centre Rd., and implied that the people living on Oakside Dr. & Apple Tree Cr. are in all likelihood not capable of driving the speed limit of 50 km/hr, because Centre Rd. is an unobstructed road of over 1 km. The four-way stop is at the very north end of Centre Rd. and only effects drivers that have just come to a full stop a few yards away on Oakside Dr. No mention at all that there are approximately 10 cars going through that intersection in a one

hour span. No mention by Councillor Ballinger that stop signs should never ever be used for traffic calming as indicated by traffic experts.

No mention that in order to erect any stop sign, the intersection has to have 500 vehicle movements in one hour, this according to the Municipal Traffic Guide Book, our traffic experts and our Police, on stop signs. Simply put, all of our councillors should know these facts, including Councillor Ballinger. On numerous occasions I have tried to contact our own Ward 5 Councillor, Gord Highet, but have never received any responses to my messages regarding this matter.

At this council meeting it was decided that a traffic count should be done. None of the council members seem to remember that a traffic count for Centre Rd. had already been done and the report was handed to them on April 18, 2011. Since no houses went up after this date, and only locals are using this road, the traffic count should still be accurate. Do we have to spend more tax money on this? Is it possible that one council member is putting his own interests first? Is it possible that a councillor with minimal background on traffic matters, can override all traffic experts, and can stand in the way of progress and inconvenience hundreds of his neighbours? How scary is that?

Councillor Ballinger also sits on the Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change - Committee. Considering what we have heard here, what expertise will he bring to that group?

Now we are being forced to wait many more months before this issue will tabled yet again by council.

In the interim, neighbours will continue to come to a full stop, pollute our water and our air, use extra fuel, and get frustrated by this stop sign stupidity.

Heinz Nitschke Uxbridge

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RIDE campaign nets results DURHAM REGION: Week Two of the Festive RIDE Campaign concentrated on Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa and Scugog with the following totals (the numbers in brackets reflect 2013 second week totals for comparison): 2005 (1339) Vehicles were stopped by R.I.D.E. 114 (73) People were given Roadside Breath Tests 18 (17) People received 3 Day Suspensions for registering a WARN 3 (1) Person received a 7 Day Suspension for registering a “WARN 2 (3) Novice Drivers received a 24hr Licence Suspension 16 (15) People were charged with Drinking and Driving Offences 23 (21) Criminal Code Charges were laid against the16 people charged 7 (6) Young Driver License Holder Breaches of No Alcohol Condition 37 (36) charged with various Highway Traffic Act offences 3 (7) Arrests for other Drug Offences resulting in one drug charge 3 (3) Criminal Code arrests resulting in two Criminal Code charges After two weeks, the Festive RIDE team has charged a total of 31 motorists for drinking and driving offences. Last year at the same time, 36 had been charged.

In the second week, a R.I.D.E team member conducted a traffic stop in Whitby and arrested a male from Whitby who was wanted on a warrant with Peel Regional Police for numerous charges related to Human Trafficking.

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

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

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

Fraud charges in Lindsay LINDSAY: A Lindsay man is facing multiple charges after defrauding a Pickering man and a Whitby financial institution of over $11,000.

In July, the accused attended the Meridian Credit Union on Thickson Rd. North in Whitby and opened a chequing account. He deposited several cheques into the account over the following days, but they all later bounced.

Beginning in March, the accused befriended a Pickering resident who worked at the Pickering Flea Market. Over the course of several

months, the accused received loans from the victim. The accused used a fraudulent cheque to pay back the borrowed funds. The victim’s losses amount to a total of $9,850.

Jamie Broadstock, age 38, of Lindsay has been charged with Fraud Under $5,000; Fraud Over $5,000 and Possession of Proceeds of Crime.

Investigators want to ensure there are no other victims. If you have information about this investigation, please contact Sgt. Tony Romano of the DRPS at 1-888-5791520 ext. 4378.

NEWS & OPINION

Staying in touch... ERIN O’TOOLE MP

A federal partner This year the beginning of December will be marked with more than just the normal excitement associated with the annual Santa Claus parade and Christmas cheer. On December 1, councils and the Region of Durham council will assume office following the municipal election in the fall.

In Scugog, the municipal election led to several new residents winning the support of residents. There will be a new Mayor and a number of new councillors stepping forward to serve. I want to wish Mayor Rowett and the new council well as they embark on their term in office. I would also like to thank outgoing Mayor Chuck Mercier and members of Scugog Council who are not returning for their service to our community. Public office is an honour, but I also know that it comes with responsibility and hours upon hours of work that is unnoticed by most people.

I have been fortunate in my first two years as Member of Parliament to build strong relationships with the municipal councils and departments in the riding of Durham.

The way I look at things, each level of government can help secure our future in different ways, so I am always looking to build partnerships and a common vision for our future. In recent years I am very proud of our government’s move towards making funding for municipal roads and infrastructure more stable and predictable so that town councils can plan on revenues and their own priorities. Since 2006, the Region of Durham has received over a $105 Million from the federal government as a share of the gas tax. We have made this transfer of funding permanent and have locked it in with an indexed increase for inflation. In 2014-15, apart from the funding for the Region of Durham, Scugog will receive $624,539 for local infrastructure priorities.

This amount is based on a per capita calculation that is now predictable portion of funding for councils. In my first two years I have also tried to prioritize job training and summer jobs funding for our area.

Reunion with ‘Ed’ For a brief hour over the weekend, I was eight-years old.

This past Saturday morning, I headed out to Scugog Line 10 to cover the annual Nonquon Bird Count - one of my favourite events of the season.

Shortly after parking the car and grabbing my camera bag, I found myself taking slow steps along a frozen board walk in an icy marsh, and I started to feel nostalgic.

I remembered how I used to hike and play in the woods on class trips, at Purple Woods, or in the marshes around Scugog Point. The combination of nature and imagination can be the most fun you have as a kid - especially in the woods of Scugog, hance the first line of this week’s offering.

Anyway, back to the present. I was keeping my ears sharp for the sounds of birds, and my eyes up for the flutter of wings - sort of like a stalking hunter, but with a lens barrel instead of a firearm.

The woods were still and covered in ice, and after a few attempts - it made for some beautiful photos of the colourful birds roosting in greyish brown trees. Whiel feeding a few chickadees perched on my fingers, I learned quickly that they could in fact hear a shutter click, and were very annoyed by it. Small birds have sharp talons.

On this particular chilly Saturday morning, our travel group was lucky to have a very knowledgeable guide

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named James, who was ready and willing to teach the group of birdwatchers what the various bird calls were, and what a variety of different tree markings meant.

Following in tow, a few adults served as shephards, for the flock of young children, who played the part of very wilely and excited sheep.

Along our hike, and in between tripping over tree roots and muck, I learned a bit about our local environment and saw how much fun children and young adults can have doing the same.

I personally believe that Outdoor Ed, which takes students out of a classroom and throws them into the woods for fun and hands on learning, has never been more important to our young people.

With the environmental dangers that face our landscapes today, and the ones that will surely develop in the future (if we’re not careful) it really is crucial that we educate and inform kids. When you’re eight-years-old and the teacher tells you to take an extra five steps to throw that water bottle in the recycling and not the garbage, you don’t get it. When you’re eight-years-old and you see mounds of plastic trash piled up beside a walking trail, or beside the causeway, it tends to stick with you.

Try as you might, no amount of theory will ever help a child learn like showing them will. Textbooks and slide

The Canada Summer Jobs Program has been targeted to support heritage and local museums, agriculture and the tourism sector in Durham, so that student positions paid for by the federal government can help non-profits or other summer-based enterprises to thrive.

For example, the Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources organization was able to hire students to care for children who live on farms as part of a strategy to keep these children safe and supervised while their parents are ‘on the job’, in their Summer On Farm Childcare Program.

This funding helped provide jobs for students in rural areas and also directly benefitted our Scugog families living and working in the agricultural sector.

In July, I was pleased to announce our government’s investment of $129,402 in federal funding for improvements to the Blackstock Community Centre. I was proud that the federal government could partner with the local community in updating this iconic community centre so that it can continue to act as a local sporting and cultural hub not only for Blackstock, but residents across Scugog.

I was also able to meet with municipal leaders on the Build Canada Plan and its specific program, the Small Communities Fund, dedicated for infrastructure needs of smaller communities.

Our government ensures that there is a special funding model for smaller communities that have challenges raising the funds needed for all their needs.

I look forward to continuing to build strong relationships with the Mayor and all members of council. I want them to know that they have a strong champion in Ottawa for our area and anything I can do to help support our community will be a priority for me.

Up All Knight Shoot First, Ask Later DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard @darrylknight

shows are excellent for math, english and history - but when it comes down to helping kids grasp the world around them, sometimes they need something to grasp!

While being freezing cold and tripping an awful lot might not be everyone’s cup of tea - this annual event has been a favourite of mine since I first took the hike, and I imagine many other people have similiar experiences.

This is going back a few years, but I’m fairly certian I first walked through the Nonquon on an ‘Outdoor Ed’ trip in Grade 4. Back then, the best part of the year was when my classmates and I got to run around in the woods and learn how maple syrup was made, how squirrels pass the harsh winters, and which birds made which noise.

The only part that puzzled us was that we never found out who ‘Ed’ was - we ended up deciding he was a large, hairy, smelly and sasquatch-like creature who roamed the woods.

Later, I discovered ‘Ed’ was actually just short for boring old education. They really had us tricked.

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Well Read SANTA & THE WHIPPERSNAPPER

by Pauline Kiely Spunky Lacey Piper has a tall order and all the answers for Santa. This little girl wants a pony for Christmas. She is a spirited animated child who is quick with witty solutions and all the reasons why she should get a pony! Lacey goes into vivid details of what her plans are and how she will care for her pony. Farm animals, grandparents, and wishing on a star all play a part in her wish eventually coming true.

Written in 2006 by Pauline Kiely and illustrated by talented retired artist, Don Keeler, “Santa & the Whippersnapper” remains a favourite for animal lovers especially between ages four and seven. In so much as St. Nick does his best to make all our wishes and dreams comes true, a farm and pony may be considered somewhat extreme. Therefore if you have a horse lover in your house might I suggest a visit to a tack shop, or gift certificates for a trail ride or some riding lessons.

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes to all in 2015.

HEIR OF PROMISE

by Llewellyn Mark Jones Good books have a wonderful way of taking us on a journey into different eras and life experiences, and “Heir of Promise” is one of those books. Readers are reunited with the days of the Vietnam War, and they are drawn into two sets of family dynamics; one being an affluent vineyard in California, and the other being a modest farm family in small town Alberta. Layer by layer Jones peels and reveals insights into his characters strengths, weaknesses, and pasts. He exposes some of the political corruptions surrounding happy and sad times during the psychedelic sixties. This novel serves to educate while it entertains.

What began as campfire stories this fiction book is well researched and written. It provides vivid imagery and intimate insights and details into a young man’s emotional being, and a soldiers courage, hardships, and fortitude.

More than once this book takes readers to the edge. It is well paced breaking through boundaries of love, entitlements, and circumstances.

Jones is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who holds degrees in dramatic arts and education from Queen’s and McMaster Universities. This Port Perry resident is an award winning playwright with two plays, “Diamond Vision” and “Storyteller” that have been staged by the Durham Shoestring Performers of Oshawa. In 1988 his play, “Tenting”, won the Alberta Culture’s One Act Comedy playwriting competition.

Readers and books clubs are welcome to browse this website:www.LlewellynMarkJones.com for a discussion guide.

FACING UP TO CHANGE - Family Money Love

by Georgia Brock This book is well titled as the protagonist treats us to a series of expansion and growth. As a reader I was impressed by this authors meek development of character. Our heroine, Gloria, breaks down many boundaries and sincerely blossoms into her full sense of self especially towards the end. Insightful and encouraging financial strategies are easy to digest and identify with given the cast of characters. The often common breakdown of family dynamics once in-laws are introduced are clearly displayed and exposed. Even an amicable divorce sets the stage for gossip; and new emotions surrounding the loss, pain, and stepping out of comfort levels are tackled. Readers will thoroughly enjoy this journey of self awareness, renewed sexual flirtation and exploration, and in the end are left with a contented feeling of all being right with this world.

Georgina Brock’s self-published 232 page book, “Facing Up to Change” came hot off Friesen Press in July of 2014. This novel is being distributed through, The Ingram Book Company. It is currently available in paperback, hardcover, or e-version. Brock, a Durham resident and renaissance woman is a BPHE graduate of U of T. She is a retired teacher currently focusing on investing. Residing near her daughter and granddaughter these three generations enjoy travelling, socializing, and meeting interesting new people.

Well Read Books may be ordered on-line at apassionatepen@gmail.com or by contacting Pauline Kiely @ 705 344-0997.

Most books can also be purchased at local bookstores.

Santa Claus made a suprise visit to Palmer Park last week, to make sure his parade goes off without a hitch! Santa met with Jill Howsam-Adomeit from the Scugog Chamber of Commerce, and Rob Rice and Ted Shepherd of the Port Perry Lions Club, organizers of the parade, to make sure they check their lists twice. The Scugog Santa Claus Parade is back for another year, and will travel from the Port Perry Fairgrounds, through Port Perry’s downtown to Water St. at 5 p.m. on December 6. Visit www.

ScugogChamber.ca for more information.

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Simcoe Street construction SCUGOG: The Region of Durham’s Works Department is advising local residents that traffic may be delayed on Simcoe St. in the area south of Port Perry for the remainder of the year.

In a recent press release, the Regional Works Department explained that construction on Simcoe St. in Scugog will cause daily lane restrictions for the remainder of the year due to a culvert replacement on Simcoe St., between Scugog Line 4 and King St. Work on the culvert replacement is currently underway, and is expected to be complete by the end of the year. Although unfavourable weather conditions may influence the schedule.

In their press release, the Region stated that they realize that the work will be disruptive, and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Drivers are asked to exercise caution for pedestrian safety and for the safety of the construction workers.

For more information about this and other Regional construction, design and environmental assessment projects, visit www.durham.ca/cdeap.

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FOR THE BIRDS: Trail guide and Friend of the Nonquon James (left), teaches a group of children about various species of woodpecker, during the annual Nonquon Christmas Bird Count, which brought bands of bird watching veterans and first-time gazers to the Nonquon Outdoor Education Centre, on Saturday, Nov. 29. Joel (right), happily feeds chickadees and blue jays during a rest on the trail.

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Clever tips as you begin a new exercise routine (NC) Exercise is a key component in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If you are new to daily workouts, or if you are just looking to ramp up your existing routine, there are a few things you might consider to achieve success.

“Two of the most important first steps are to set a realistic goal followed by a plan to achieve that goal,” says Stephanie Dupuis, National Director of Personal Training with GoodLife Fitness Clubs. “Being realistic will help make a positive impact on your overall health, but it also needs to fit into your existing lifestyle. The goal should be something you can commit to.”

When getting started on a fitness program, don’t overdo it. Tackle one lifestyle change at a time. “If you haven’t been involved in exercise, your first lifestyle change can be as simple as exercising two to three times per week. Once you have been exercising for a month incorporate another change into your routine. Your next lifestyle change can be as simple as increasing the amount of water you drink daily,” suggests Dupuis. However, she stresses that your changes should be gradual. “Changing your health and fitness is a lifelong journey and you have time to make changes.”

Regardless of your exercise experience, incorporating a warm up into your routine is vital, Dupuis says. “Your

warm up and cool down are important for safety. A warm up doesn’t have to be long—it can be five to ten minutes.

That short warm-up will increase blood flow to your muscles and help reduce your risk of injury.”

After your workout, a proper cool down is equally important. Dupuis recommends, “Gradually reduce the intensity and speed of your activity in preparation for stopping your workout.” A proper cool down allows your heart rate to return to normal and can help prevent you from feeling dizzy or fainting.

When you first begin working out it’s not uncommon for your muscles to ache a little bit—not severe or sharp pain, but a small amount of tension. Soreness comes from using muscles that haven’t been used in a while. It’s normal to feel some soreness 24 to 48 hours after exercising. It will go away. To sooth sore muscles Dupuis suggests that you keep moving the day after you work out.

Even going for a walk can help. Remaining still will cause soreness to set in.

Most importantly, remember that everyone starts somewhere. If you need help, don’t be afraid to reach out to a professional. Dupuis advises, “Work at your own level and incorporate things you like into your workout. Exercise should be fun.”

Battle winter headaches with natural strategies (NC) As if seasonal flu and cold bugs weren’t enough, many of us experience more frequent headaches in the winter.

Extreme temperatures may be to blame. If you always feel worse before a storm or temperature drop, there’s a reason. Changes in weather shift the atmospheric pressure, and we experience this variation physically.

Darkness is a factor, too. When our skin is deprived of sunlight, production of vitamin D drops, potentially triggering migraines. Lack of sunlight also inhibits the production of serotonin. When this feel-good hormone dips, we can experience depression and anxiety; both are risk factors for headaches.

Sinus headaches can be caused by infection and irritation, either from the congestion of a common cold or simply the dry, indoor air.

Others experience headaches brought on by tension. When stress peaks, we sometimes feel it as a dull, aching pain or pressure across the forehead, or at the sides and back of the head.

Whatever the cause, you don’t need to take winter headaches lying down.

Try these tips: 1. Shed some light on the problem: As often as possible, get outside. Expose your face to the sun, especially in the morning. The intensity of morning sun kicks-off serotonin production. When indoors, find a sunny perch. Even indirect natural sunlight appears to lower stress and pain.

2. Tap into natural pain-relief: Your body has built-in mechanisms for reducing pain, but you need to give it the raw ingredients. Magnesium, for one, plays a major role in regulating pain. Most people don’t get enough of this essential mineral in their diets.

Magnesium helps to produce vitamin D and serotonin, relax muscles and blood vessels, prevent tension and increase oxygen flow to the brain. It also reduces the inflammation that causes sinus headaches. If you decide to supplement, look for a highlyabsorbable form like the magnesium citrate found in Natural Calm.

3. Create a little tropical oasis: A trip south may not be in the cards, but you can recreate at least some of the atmosphere with an inexpensive humidifier. Breathing moist air can ward off sinus infections.

4. Boost your immunity: Prevent congestion by building your resilience. A healthy diet is essential, and so is sleep. Even when you’re feeling well, make rest a priority as a preventative measure. If you don’t sleep well, again, you may be low in magnesium.

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THE LARGEST LOCAL SPORTS COVERAGE IN DURHAM REGION

MoJacks Skate to 2-1 Win in Battle of North Durham DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Port Perry MoJacks snapped a recent five-game winning streak for the Uxbridge Bruins with a 2-1 victory in the latest round of the Battle of North Durham at Scugog Arena on Sunday, Nov. 30.

The MoJacks’ win came just two days after their own recent nine-game winning streak was halted by the Georgina Ice in Keswick on Friday night in a 5-4 shootout loss.

The Bruins meanwhile, came into Sunday’s clash with their arch rivals from Port Perry just three points behind the leagueleading MoJacks, and riding a five-game win streak following a 4-2 triumph over the North Kawartha Knights in Uxbridge on Friday, Nov. 28.

In the three prior meetings between the North Durham rivals this season, extra time was needed to determine a winner and Sunday’s meeting proved close right from the opening face off. Both sides matched each other step for step in the opening 20 minutes of Sunday’s match, with neither team able to find the back of the net.

The Bruins’ offence was dealt a blow with just over six minutes to play in the first period, when leading scorer Marco Mastrangelo was ejected after being whistled for checking from behind. This ended a 14-game streak in which the 20-year-old Stouffville native had registered a point, including 11-in-a-row with a goal.

A powerplay goal from Cole Murray gave Port Perry a 1-0 lead just over five minutes into the second period, with Kyle Powell and Graham Lamers picking up assists on the play.

However, just past the midpoint of the second, the MoJacks lost a player due to a checking from behind penalty, when Konrad Piorkowski was shown the gate, ending the afternoon for Port Perry’s second leading scorer.

Uxbridge would equalize the match 1-1 on the ensuing powerplay when Carter Vahey beat MoJacks netminder Blake Shaw, assisted by Adam Bartholomew and Daryl Thomson.

Just over four minutes later though, Kyle Schweda would put the MoJacks back on top, when he parlayed a pass from fellow Port Perry native Lucas Clark past Uxbridge goalie Branden Francey.

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Port Perry Mojack Kyle Power (19) is pictured in assist position, as Graham Lamers’ powerplay goal soars past Uxbridge goaltender Branden Francey.

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during the third period, with both sides submitting sensational scoring chances that were matched by equally impressive goaltending. Schweda second period score would hold up as the winner, as Port Perry took a three-games-to-one leading in the season series of the Battle of North Durham.

The MoJacks’ weekend began with the team needing last minute heroics from Jeff St. Pierre to salvage a point in Keswick against the Georgina Ice on Friday, Nov. 28.

First period goals from Murray, Clark and St. Pierre gave Port Perry a 3-1 advantage through the opening 20 minutes of action.

Georgina would cut the MoJacks’ lead to a single goal almost six minutes into the middle frame. Then , less than a minute later, Shaw stopped a penalty shot attempt by Matt McIntyre to keep Port Perry ahead. The lead would not last though, as the Ice tied knotted the game 3-3 with just over four minutes to play in the second, setting the stage for an entertaining third period.

An Ice goal with just under nine minutes to play gave the home side their first lead of the evening. However, the MoJacks continued to attack, and with just 25 seconds left on the clock, St. Pierre converted a pass from Alex Carnevale to send the

game to overtime.

Both goaltenders denied scoring opportunities throughout the extra frame, sending the game to a shootout to determine a winner. Two Georgina shooters scored, while only Lucas Berkers could convert for the MoJacks, giving the Ice a 5-4 victory.

Meanwhile, in Uxbridge on Friday night, the Bruins were doing battle with the North Kawartha Knights.

After a scoreless first period, Alex Siblock gave the Bruins the lead with a perfectly placed wrist shot after getting a great pass out of the defensive zone from Jordan Nesbitt. Just 26 seconds later, Tyson Eastgate doubled Uxbridge’s lead, with Siblock and Mastrangelo notching assists.

With just 10 seconds remaining in the second and the Bruins on the powerplay, Vahey took advantage of the extra time and space as he found Mastrangelo down low, and he shoveled the puck over the goal line to put Uxbridge ahead by a score of 3-0.

The Bruins continued to control the play in the third period, until the Knights notched a powerplay goal with four-and-ahalf minutes to play. Just over two minutes later, North Kawartha struck again, cutting Uxbridge’s lead to a single goal with just over two minutes left in regulation.

After several saves by Bruins goalie Jake Joosten in a frantic finish, Alex Williamson

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cleared the puck to Shane Smith, who outpaced a pair of defencemen before calmly depositing the puck into the empty net to seal a 4-2 victory for Uxbridge.

Following the game , Bruins bench boss Geoff Hodgkinson praised the play of the expansion Knights, in particular goalie James Hack who bore the brunt of the Uxbridge offence, as the Bruins outshot North Kawartha 51-21.

“They definitely caused us havoc at points tonight. I think they’ve found something in their goaltending and Hack is a special talent who’s given us a lot of trouble this year,” Hodgkinson told The Standard. “Possession wise, I thought that we controlled the play for most of the play tonight. When you’re in the driver’s seat in this league, you have to keep your foot on the pedal and I thought we let off a bit tonight and they were able to almost make us pay for it.

Bruins captain Vahey credited the team’s strong play of late to an influx of new talent, which was needed on Friday night, as Jarett Smith was helped off the ice in the first period after sliding awkwardly into the boards.

“We’ve had a few games so far this year when key guys were out, and younger guys have really stepped up with great contributions. They’re a hungry bunch that really want to play hockey and prove themselves at this level, and that enthusiasm rubs off on the veterans too.”

Loose Pucks: - The Bruins would like to thank all of the fans who donated to the Loaves and Fishes food bank through the Care-A-Van om Friday night.

- On Friday, Dec. 12, the Bruins will be holding a Teddy Bear Toss when they host the Georgina Ice. - The MoJacks will be holding their annual Wooly Toss on Sunday, Dec. 14, when the Lakefield Chiefs visit Scugog Arena.

- It will be a quiet weekend for the MoJacks after a visit to Lakefield on Tuesday, Dec. 2 (after The Standard’s press deadline). In their lone game of the weekend, Port Perry plays host to the Clarington Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 7, with the action getting underway at 2:25 p.m.

- This weekend, the Bruins will entertain the Eagles in Uxbridge on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:45 p.m. They’ll hit the road on Sunday, Dec. 7, traveling to Apsley for 7:20 p.m. tilt with the Knights.

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Uxbridge Bruins player Daryl Thomson fires a puck past North Kawartha Knights’ goaltender during their Friday, Nov. 28 match. Later, the Bruins defeated the Knights 4 to 2, scoring their last goal on an empty net.

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Georgina Stops Mojack Winning Streak SHAWN LACKIE The Standard

SCUGOG: Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Georgina Ice defeated the Port Perry Mojacks in a shootout 5-4 (2-1 SO).

The shootout featured six attempts between both teams. Port Perry’s shootout goal was scored by Lucas Berkers. Georgina also got a shootout goal from Brett Theissen.

The Ice saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Georgina made the score 5-3 on a goal by Justin Wainat 11:08 in the third period. The Mojacks evened things up at 3-3 on a goal by Matt McIntyre APM at 6:45 in the second period.

With three goals and one assist between them, McIntyre APM and Theissen teamed up to power the Ice’s offense. McIntyre APM racked up two goals and one assist and Theissen also added two goals.

Georgina forced Port Perry goalie Blake Shaw to work between the pipes,

taking 33 shots. The Ice bested their season scoring average. Georgina averages 2.8 goals per game.

Georgina also got points from Wain, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Georgina came via Brett Thomson, Ryan Kernohan, and Derek Risebrough, who each chipped in one.

The Mojacks put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Ice to score on any of their five power plays. Port Perry’s offense rang up 37 shots on Georgina’s net.

The Mojacks were led

by Jeff St. Pierre, who finished with two goals. St. Pierre scored the first of his two goals at 15:37 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Port Perry.

Berkers provided the assist. St. Pierre’s next tally made the score 5-4 Georgina with 25 seconds left in the third period. Alex Carnevale assisted on the tally. Others who scored for Port Perry included Cole Murray and Lucas Clark, who each put in one. Other players who

recorded assists for Port Perry were Kyle Powell, Eric MacDonald, Ryan Bernardes, and Graham Lamers, who contributed one each.

The Ice’s Vincenzo Delia stopped 33 shots out of the 37 that he faced. Georgina incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Blake Shaw made 28 saves for Port Perry on 32 shots. The Mojacks incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.

For Port Perry, Bernardes was ejected from the game.

SCUGOG: There were lively fans and great teamwork in the Blackstock arena this week. In the Tyke division, Race Trac beat W.O. Insurance 6-3. Race Trac’s Brodie Bell (3), Lawson Dalton (2) and Ryan Vernon scored. Bell also made one assist. Oscian Seguin (3) scored the W.O. Insurance goals with an assist by Myles Prusinski.

Shagg’s took Canadian Tire for the win 6-2. Sam Jackson (5) and Jimmy Lee scored the Shagg’s goals. Canadian Tire’s goals came from Brendan Potter and Harrison Probst.

The action continued with the Novice division as Krown Rust tied J.F. Construction 7-7. Krown Rust had goals by Kailyn Seguin (5) and Matthew Seeney (2). Assists were by Owen Belfry (2), Heidi Kileen, Callum LePage, Matthew Seeney and Kailyn Seguin. J F Construction’s goals were by Brandon Parrott (3), Isabella O’Donoghue and Kaine Richardson. Adam Davies (2) and Declan Morgan assisted. Chris McAuley.ca won against Make-A-Wish 7-1. Chris McAuley.ca’s goals came from Jordan King (3), Adam Goble (2), Aidan Elvin and Griffin McAuley. Cameron Cuzzilla was the goal scorer for Make-A-Wish.

It was a big win for Buck’s Construx in the Novice division as they beat Low & Low 11-1. Buck’s Construx’s goal scorers were Eric Byers (3), Cameron Yeo (3), Alexander Johnstone (2), Lucas Bradband (2), and Sam Byers. Assisting were Jamy Leslie Vernon (2), Cole Smith (2), Lucas Braband (2), Eric Byers, Sam Byers, Alexander Johnstone, and Hadley Malcolm. Low & Low’s goal was by Jacob MacLennan and assisted by Maya

Malhotra.

Eco Water slide in for a win against Port Perry Dental 6-5. Eco Water had goals from Brett Hanley (3), Aaron Waters (2) and Hayden Piney. Piney (2) and Ginny Lee made assists. Port Perry Dental’s points were by Jacob Buchanan (2), Daymond Clark (2) and Brodie Holmes. Buchanan also made an assist.

Urban Landscape won against Cochrane Tree Service 3-1 in the Peewee /Bantam division. Urban Landscape’s Owen Seguin (2) and Katie Brown scored with assists by Kadin Martin and Carson Nozdryn. Cochrane Tree Service’s goal was unassisted from Cameron Barkey. Practicar took Red Ribbon Restaurant for the win 9-4. Practicar’s goals were from Troy Larmer (3), Karrah Mulligan (2), Tye Crouter (2), and Robbie Boadway (2). The assists were

by Quinlan Cowie, Alex Cuzzilla, Jack Kehler, and Larmer. Red Ribbon Restaurant’s Jake LeClair (2) and Shannon Arney (2) scored with two assists from Hannah Buchanan.

Scores were close in both Midget games this week. Luchka Float Service won against Omnific Design 5-2. Alex Lalonde (2), Carter Lamb, Lane Horton and Sean Ashby scored for Luchka Float Service. Assists were by Clay Larmer and Lane Horton. Omnific Design’s goals were by Eric Kerr (2) with an assist from Travis Martin.

Denault beat All Flags Shell 5-3.

Denault’s goals scorers were Michael Grieve (2), Jake Denault (2) and Caleb Bolsonello. Assisting were Taryn Duivesteyn, Sierra Frew and Benjamin Sargent. Tieson Wright (2) and Cory Bray scored for All Flags Shell. Making assists were Bray (2), Michael Bos, and Amber Nolet.

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Houston Wins Tim Hortons Scugog Cup Sixteen mens competitive curling teams descended on the Port Perry Curling Club this past weekend for the Tim Hortons Scugog Cup Cash Spiel. Play started on Friday night and ran through until Sunday evening.

Rob Houston’s Uxbridge based rink of Jeff Clark, Spencer Townley, and me, your favourite local curling reporter, went undefeated in five games to win the eighth annual Scugog Cup. Houston’s run began with victories over Unionville’s Jim Bell, Oshawa Golf ’s Dave Fischer and then a victory over Nathan Martin from Oshawa on Saturday night qualified him as one of the four teams in the Championship playoff bracket.

In the semi-finals, Listowel’s Jon St. Denis The Standard Newspaper |took Home a deuce in the third end to lead Houston http://www.thestandardnewspaper.ca 3-1. After being forced to one in the fourth, Houston stole singles in the final four ends to win 6-3. In the other semi-final, Grimsby’s Pat Ferris held North Bay’s Jeff Brown in check and cruised to a 7-2 victory.

It was a very conservative start to the championship final as the score was only 1-1 after four ends of play. Houston would score his two in the fifth and then force Ferris to a single in the sixth. Houston settled for a single in the seventh but was in a good spot, up two coming home in the eighth without hammer.

Ferris had a hit and stick of Houston’s shot stone for his two, however, it curled a little too much and just barely held onto the outside of

the rings for the second point.

In the extra end, Houston’s made a clutch draw to the four foot with his last rock to secure the 5-4 victory. With the win, Houston collected $2,400 top prize and is feeling good going into the Ontario Curling Association zone playdowns at Unionville this weekend.

In the Consolation event, Oshawa Golf’s Ray Balachorek started the event with two losses but turned it around winning four in a row including a 5-4 victory over Annandale’s Richard Krell in the Consolation final.

Special thanks to Durham Region Tim Hortons, Gus Brown, J.J. McGuire and all the many other community sponsors that helped support this event. Thanks to Mike Parliament and his team who made ice all weekend and to the many club volunteers that helped make this event a popular stop on the Ontario Curling Tour.

Acton Wins Marlin Travel Spiel The Port Perry ladies held their annual Marlin Travel club spiel last Tuesday. With this year’s travel theme being Mexico, the club was all decorated as curlers were placed on a team and played two eight end games. In the end, it was Chris Acton’s team of Sharon Wilson, Peggy Pearce, and Judy Anderson who won this year’s trophy. Sue Duncan finished in second, Cheryl Betson in third, and Carol Jackson in fourth. High one game winner went to Mary Holt.

After losing his first game at Masters Zones last week at the West Northumberland Curling Club in Cobourg, Port Perry’s Bill Kennedy went on to win four straight games on the B-side to make it to the B-Final against Chris Daffern from Oshawa. Things looked great early as Kennedy leaped out to a 5-0 lead after three ends of play. However, a great shot in the fourth end by Daffern saved the game for the Oshawa foursome and swung the game’s momentum in their direction. Daffern would steal a three and then a four to win the game 8-7. It was a tough loss for Kennedy’s squad of Clive Powell, Patrick Pearson, and Bob Byers, but a great run for the new team at their first Masters.

Len Graphics Leading Deloitte Super League Bruce Jefferson’s Len Graphics squad started the season with a loss, but has since generated six straight wins. Last week, Len Graphics handily beat Allen’s Siding (Mark St.John) in a make-up game on Wednesday and then Pineridge Impress (Ralph Fairman) on Thursday to improve their record to 6-1 and sit alone atop Deloitte Super League standings.

Other winners last week were Gus Brown (Don Beaton), The Pub (Willie Beaton), Nerium International (McKnight), Lake Scugog Lumber (Carol Jackson), and the Steele family Last Rock Curling team pulled out their second win of the season with a victory over South Scugog Auto Sales (Glenn Evans).

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Tomato Basil Asiago Crostinis

By Chef Elizabeth Peck

Often times simplicity is best. Such is the case with these tasty little Italian-inspired canapés. They are quick to make and deliciously fresh in flavour.

Ingredients Yields 24 pieces 24pcs Baguette Crostinis 400g Wedge of Asiago Cheese

Directions

1. Spread a generous amount of pesto on one side of each piece of toasted baguette.

2. Thinly slice Asiago cheese and cut into triangular pieces to fit atop the baguette.

3. Place a piece of Asiago on each pestobuttered baguette.

1/2 cup Basil Pesto 12 Grape Cherry Tomatoes

4. Slice cherry tomatoes into 3-4 slices each.

5. Only using the middle slices, place two slices of tomato on top of each piece of cheese. Serve at room temperature.

6. Can be made in advance and will keep for up to 4 hours in the fridge.

*Chef Peck is a local Culinary Instructor and owner of Peckish? Catering.

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Horoscope Column ARIES (March 20-April 19): A time to move ahead in the business world, some Arians will investigate new job options, while others will be promoted at their place of business. Avoid a conflict of interest with your boss.

Christmas Morning Casserole

By Chef Elizabeth Peck

This rich casserole is a breakfast we indulge upon Christmas morning.

The best part is, you can make it a day ahead and just pop it in the oven while opening presents. If you want to cheat, use packaged Hollandaise sauce instead of making it from scratch. The results are just as delicious.

Ingredients Serves 6-8 320g can 2 Tbsp 1 cup

Lobster, thawed and drained Butter Shredded Italian Blend Cheese

24 3 cups 2 Tbsp

Eggs Hollandaise Sauce Chives

Directions

1. Ladle 1 cup of Hollandaise sauce into sauce. a 9 x 13 oven ware dish and spread 7. Whisk remaining eggs in a bowl then evenly over the bottom. pour into hot fry pan with remaining 2. In a medium sized bowl, whisk melted butter and scramble until together half the eggs. slightly wet. Remove from heat and 3. In a large non-stick fry pan, melt 1 spread over the Hollandaise layer. Top Tbsp butter over medium heat until with remaining Hollandaise sauce, foamy. grated cheese and chives.

4. Pour whisked eggs into hot pan and 8. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate gently scramble until slightly wet. until ready to serve.

5. Remove from heat and spread eggs on top 9. Place in a preheated 350F oven and of the Hollandaise in the baking dish. heat for 20 minutes or until cheese is 6. Spread the lobster on top of the eggs bubbling. Serve immediately. then cover with 1 cup of Hollandaise *Chef Peck is a local Culinary Instructor and owner of Peckish? Catering.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): You could experience power struggles with siblings, relatives or neighbours, but you are also learning selfmastery in your everyday dealings with them.

Improving your communication skills is the key to success.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are receiving subtle insights and strategies about money and investments that can eventually lead to greater prosperity. You may be placing less emphasis on accumulating material things and more on spiritual CANCER (June 21-July 22):You are gaining values. greater control over your one-to-one relation- CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Capricorns, ships. The people we meet have something to born between Jan 3rd and 5th of January, must teach us. They mirror what we see (or fail to deal with Pluto’s volatile energy in mid December. see) in ourselves. Get into the driver’s seat and Something in your life is in the process of transforming. Do not resist Pluto’s desire for change. direct your life.

GEMINI (May 20-June 21): A partner can experience major swings (either up or down) in his/ her financial situation. Avoid going into debt, since owing money will put you under someone else’s control. Spend funds wisely.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Rather than overtax your physical strength, choose a nutritious food program and get exercise on a daily basis. Gain better control of your daily routines, by making lists to keep things on track.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): You are examining why and how you are giving to other people, and in turn, are contemplating your own need for love and affection. You are learning a great deal about yourself through your children.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Confront any aspects of your personality buried deep within in and face up to anything you are running away from. The hidden side of your nature is being activated and you are learning how to deal with it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An old friend might move away, or you could be let down by a companion. But at the same time, you are attracting new friends who share your ideals and sense of purpose. They are providing your life with new vitality and purpose.

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Uxbridge Messiah Singers return for biennial concert BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

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The 95-member Uxbridge Messiah Singers choir practices inside Uxbridge Baptist Church, under the leadership of Director Tom Baker, in preperation for their upcoming concert on December 15 and 16.

UXBRIDGE: With the holiday season ramping up, a familiar North Durham musical tradition will return. The Uxbridge Messiah Singers hope to delight the residents of Uxbridge, and spread some good will while doing so.

On Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m., Trinity United Church will see a 95-person choir perform Handel’s holiday masterpiece - Messiah. Readers are invited to enjoy the glory of this spectacular biennial community gift.

According to George Pratt, President and veteran organizer of the performance, “The Messiah Singers are a group of volunteer singers from across North Durham, and we hire a professional 15-piece orchestra to accompany the evening. For a group of amateur and semi-professional vocalists, we create beautiful music which really tells a story.”

Beautifully performed with harpsichord, professional soloists and orchestra, it’s an Uxbridge Christmas tradition not to be missed.

Advance tickets are mandatory from a Chorus Member, Blue Heron Books, Presents, Presents, Presents and Brian J. Evans Financial Services.

“Tickets aren’t ‘sold’ they are given away. We ask for a donation of $20, or whatever families can afford,” said Mr. Pratt. “Each year, many families give a little extra, and some who can’t afford it enjoy a night out, free of charge.”

All money collected by the Messiah Singers is collected, and used to cover the costs of their accompanying orchestra, any left-over funds are donated to local food banks and charity projects.

“This is our Christmas gift to the community, it takes a lot of effort and we begin practicing in October,” said Mr. Pratt. “The concert evenings are the most rewarding parts, those who come to watch will really see the joy on our choir’s faces and hear the joy in their voices.”

Messiah is a popular Christmas music suite, which was composed by George Frideric Handel in 1741. Since its first performance in Dublin, Ireland on April 13, 1742, the musical suite has grown into a favourite performance piece in Western music, especially around the holiday season.

Yuletide village Awards given to local art patrons

SCUGOG: The Scugog Shores Museum Village will be celebrating Yuletide seasons of the past, next month, when it plays host to the Children’s OldFashioned Christmas.

The event takes place on Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Scugog Shores Museum Village, located at 16210 Island Rd., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Step back in time and tour through the historic village, which will be traditionally decorated for the holidays with evergreen boughs, bright ribbons, and berries.

Children will be engaged in activities throughout the village, including visits with Santa Claus, baking

and decorating gingerbread cookies in the log cabin, and a variety of Christmas crafts and a holiday scavenger hunt! Children who attend will leave with a hand-carved wooden figurine.

Hot chocolate, cider and christmas cookies will be served throughout the day. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, 2$ for children ages five to twelve, and free for children under 5.

Donations for the Operation Scugog food bank will be accepted as well Phone 905-985-8698, or visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com for more information.

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NORTH DURHAM: The creative economy of the Durham Region was thrown into the spotlight on Nov. 27, at the fourth annual Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards (DATCA) ceremony.

The ceremony kicked off at 6:30 p.m., with a welcome reception at the Heydenshore Pavilion in Whitby.

The awards were presented by Kathy Weiss, Director of Economic Development and Tourism and event partner Dennis Croft, Executive Director at Spark Centre.

“Durham Region’s creative talent is thriving, and our judging committee was impressed by the quality of nominations submitted for this year’s Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards,” said Kerri King, Tourism Manager.

“Our rich heritage, dynamic attractions, and thriving arts and culture scene make up a quality of life in Durham Region that is second to none.”

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North Durham’s top artists see spotlight at 2014 DACTA ceremony

Kathy Weiss, the Director of Economic Development and Tourism for the Region of Durham, and event partner, Dennis Croft, Executive Director at Spark Centre, presented the lifetime achievment award to SUBMITTED PHOTO Kent Farndale, during the 2014 Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards ceremony.

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Carey Nicholson, who took home an award in the theatre category, is credited with helping to shape professional and community theatre in Durham Region. She is a director and performer in her own right, and has worked extensively

with Oshawa Little Theatre, and more recently, her own newly formed company Theatre 3×60.

With training in classic and contemporary dance, she was a faculty member of the School of the Toronto Dance Theatre for 15 years, has partici-

pated as a board member for several community theatre companies in the area, and is the former Executive Director of the Scugog Council for the Arts. In addition to being the co-artistic director of Theatre 3×60.

Jennifer Hardie, Bri-

gitta McLeod and Bonnie Thompson, the team behind the Meta4 Gallery on Queen St. in Port Perry received an award for the ‘Cultural Champion in Business’ category.

According to a Durham Region press release, “Meta4 plays a vital role in the

cultural life within Durham Region, by finding and promoting the work of local artists. META4 offers an array of art and craft classes for various skill levels and interests, taught by top instructors from the local creative community.”

Being artists themselves, the staff at META4 understand the needs of the community and local artists looking to showcase their work.

Kent Farndale, long time matron of the arts in Scugog, took home the well deserved lifetime achievement award.

Born and raised in Port Perry, Kent Farndale has been supporting the local community for most of her life. Kent has dedicated her life to community volunteerism, and has been recognized and celebrated for her fundraising efforts and innate, unwavering love of the arts. Of the many local causes that have received her support over the years, her work with Lakeridge Health Port Perry and the Kent Farndale Gallery at the Scugog Public Library,

are perhaps among the most well-known.

Conrad Boyce, an Uxbridge based renaissance man, recieved the DATCA literary award - but was unable to attend the ceremony.

Conrad Boyce has been sharing his writing talents, adventurous vision and passion for the arts with the Durham Region community ever since he arrived from the Yukon, almost 20 years ago. He founded the Onstage Uxbridge Theatre in 1997, where he wrote many of its plays, as well as his own one-man shows.

According to Lis Simpson, veteran artist and chair of multiple art exhibitions in the North Durham area, “We artists of Uxbridge are very excited that Conrad Boyce has won an award for his work and promotion of the arts in Uxbridge.”

Conrad Boyce will be signing his book, Jewel on the Hill, which speaks about the Thomas Foster Memorial on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Uxbridge Library.

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