The Standard Newspaper February 20th, 2014

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Vol. 10 No. 8

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014

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Valentine’s Day fire at casino causes closure DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

SCUGOG: A Valentine’s Day fire caused the temporary closure of the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino on Scugog Island. According to Scugog Fire Chief Richard Miller, the fire began on the morning of Friday, Feb. 14 in a utility room at the casino, caused by ice falling from the casino’s roof. “It turned out to be a broken propane pipe coming into the building caused by ice falling off the roof,” Chief Miller told The Standard. Chief Miller added that the casino’s sprinkler system doused the fire, and Scugog fire crews remained at the scene for approximately five hours to ensure it was safe for the casino to resume business later in the day. “We were working at getting any hot spots, and ensuring that the fire was completely out,” added Chief Miller. After a temporary closure, the Great Blue Heron re-opened for business at around 6 p.m. Chief Miller pegged the cost of damage caused by the fire at approximately $10,000.

SKATING IS A DRAG ON ELGIN POND: Matt spent his Family Day, Feb. 17, towing his kids around on Elgin Pond’s ice rink. The Family Skate Day event, put on by The Kinsmen Club of Uxbridge, also saw Shaun Israelstam of Jersey’s restaurant serving up lunch and warm drinks to the crowd of families BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard and young children who frolicked in the surprisingly warm sun.

Pat Molloy throws his hat back into the Ward 2 ring DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy is hoping for another four years of representing the northwest portion of Uxbridge Township following his recent acceptance of nomination to run for the seat in this October’s municipal election. In a press release, Councillor Molloy noted the work that has been done over the past four years at keeping Ward 2’s facilities and roads well maintained. “In Sandford we replaced the leaking roof at the Sandford Hall at a cost of $80,000. And, with the co-operation of Bell Mobility, they have re-considered the placement of the cellular tower that Sandford residents felt so strongly would be in a highly visible and poor location,” said Councillor Molloy. “The Siloam Hall had a new furnace and railings installed this fall. Zephyr had the parking lot repaved at a cost of $27,000, and we were able to add a small basketball court while we were paving. In Bristol Springs we are working with the go-kart track to cut down on noise and parking issues. We have worked hard as a Township to get rid of the horrible limestone on our roads, but the process is slow and expensive. This term of Council we allocated an additional $1 Million from reserves to move quicker to resolve this issue.”

In addition to his duties as Ward 2 Councillor, Mr. Molloy also serves as Chair of the Finance, Administration and Emergency Services Committee for the township, and has worked diligently on the budget process despite several obstacles. “Since 2010 we have had to deal with the issue of a drop in development fees by roughly $2 Million annually; while at the same time we have been subjected to substantial cuts in Provincial Partnership funding,” added Councillor Molloy. “Council has dealt with our financial sustainability responsibility, and the future looks very bright for our Township with moderate taxation over the next ten years. Uxbridge Township is financially secure with appropriate reserves and no debt. Very few municipalities in Canada can make that statement.” As well, Councillor Molloy has been actively involved with the planned construction of a new fire hall for the municipality, as well as the crafting of a new Fire Master Plan. “Our new Fire Hall is in the works and part of our tax increases over the past three years will now allow us to complete this project without any further impact on our residential tax levee. We have created a new Fire Master Plan and this year a new Township Emergency plan. These plans are integral to the safety of our residents.” TURN TO PAGE 7

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Big Brothers Big Sisters are ‘winging it’ on March 1 DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

NORTH DURHAM: One of the year’s most anticipated fundraisers returns to the Scugog Community Centre on Saturday, March 1, as Big Brothers Big Sisters North Durham hosts its annual Wing and Pizza Night. The 19-plus event allows local residents to judge which establishment has the best pizza and wings in North Durham, while supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters’ many community initiatives. Several local establishments will be participating in the event including: Clem’s, Crusty Pizza, Dominos, Great Blue Heron Casino, Harp & Wylies, Jester’s Court, Jim’s Pizzeria, Jude’s Sports Bar & Grill/ The Pub, KJ’s Shack, Salvatore’s, Talk of the Town Chip Truck, Vos’ Independent and Yellow House. The event will be hosted by Carolyn

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Ellis and Jerry Archer of KX96, and will feature a DJ, cash bar, silent auction and numerous raffle prizes. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Scugog Community Centre, located adjacent to Scugog Arena at 1655 Reach St., with wings and pizza served between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets for Wing and Pizza Night 2013 are $30 each, and $35 at the door (subject to availability). This event sells out annually, so be sure to get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Wing and Pizza Night tickets are currently on sale at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office in the Port Perry Scout Hall at 15585 Simcoe St., Gus Brown Port Perry, Flawless Dry Cleaners and Port Perry Printing. Contact Margaret Ayres at 905-985-3733, ext. 1 or margaretbbbsnd@aol.com for more information on this tasty fundraiser.

Judy Collins (left) of Jude’s Sports Bar & Grill/The Pub gave Krista Duke and Margaret Ayres of Big Brothers/Big Sisters North Durham an advance preview of what the establishment has in store at BBBS’ annual Wing and Pizza Night at the Scugog Community Centre on Saturday, March 1.

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NORTH DURHAM BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly What great coverage of the Olympics that is keeping many of us informed of the great variety of sports. Keep watching for Matt Morison of Burketown who will be competing in parallel giant slalom and the parallel slalom snowboarding. Matt now makes his home in Vancouver, so may be listed from there. However, his home base is still Burketon, which may be listed as Blackstock. Best Wishes Matt on all of your endeavors. Lorinda and Steve Bryans have returned home from a holiday with a group of friends in Mexico. They certainly enjoyed the warm weather while away.

Phil and Sandy Hoskin along with their family have returned home from a lovely holiday in the Dominican Republic. If you have been away on a holiday let me know when you return home. Glad to report that Noreen Malcolm is home from the hospital. Emma Graham joined a group of exchange students and traveled to join her friend Maria in Sicily for a return of their exchange. She will be there until mid May. What a great opportunities our students have today. Winterfest in Nestleton had beautiful weather on Sunday, Feb. 9, with an afternoon filled with great winter activities.

If you are interested, mark your calendars now for the World Day of Prayer which will be held at Nestleton United Church on Friday, March 7, at 2 p.m. Winners at the Tuesday evening card party at the St. John’s Anglican Church hall were Val Priebe with a high score of 93, Alma Manns who had 8 lone hands, Jackie, David Craig, Keith VanCamp and Jean VanCamp low. The specials were won by Val Priebe, Jackie, Norm Lackner and Marie Gibson. If you enjoy an evening of euche, you are welcome to join this group. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. sharp.

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C Le Saux-Ball I have a date for you to mark on your calendars the Mississauga’s of Scugog Island First Nation Annual Spring Drum Social will be on Saturday, March 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., a little bit of a change up, keep eye here for more details this event is open to everyone, and is a no alcohol and drug event. Also, I have the date for the Spring Annual Native Arts and Crafts Show it will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., all are welcome to come out again I will have

more details to follow, both events are located at the Health and Resource Centre, one km north of the Casino on the left hand side. See you all there! Call to worship was called by the Rev Michele Hofman, the message was ‘Uh Oh!’ A warm friendly welcome went out to all who were in attendance. We would like to send out appreciation to Cheryl Helm for providing the refreshments for time for fellowship following the service. There will be a Congrega-

tional Meeting on March 16, following the service. The meeting is to present the JNAC report for approval. Feb. 23 is Orchestra Sunday with practice at 10:30 am on Saturday, Feb. 22. If you are interested in receiving the Observer magazine it is the time to renew. The cost is $20 for the year. Please talk to Steve before the end of the month. Payment must be received by then. I can be reached at 905-985-7662 by phone and jc.lesaux@me.com by e-mail.

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Nestleton United Church News This year, World Day of Prayer will be celebrated at Nestleton United Church on Friday, March 7, at 2 p.m. World Day of Prayer is a global, ecumenical movement of Christian women joined together to observe a common day of prayer each year on the first Friday of March. Our motto of “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action” signifies that prayer and action are inseparable. All are welcome to attend this special day. Watch this column for details of our guest speaker. Blackstock & District Lions Club Due to weather and driving con-

ditions our Lions annual effective speaking contest has been rescheduled. The new date is Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Nestleton Hall beginning at 8 p.m. Come out and support our speakers from grades six, seven and eight from Cartwright Central Public School. Across our District there are six speaking divisions, Junior (grades 6 to 8), Intermediate (grades 9 and 10) and Senior (grades 11 and 12), in both official languages. Our contest represents the Junior English Division. The winner will go on to compete at the District level in Newmarket on Saturday, March 22.

Thursday, February 20 Uxbridge Genealogy Group meeting at the Uxbridge Public Library at 7 p.m. To celebrate Black History Month, guest speaker Bruce Taylor will be re-telling a story about a young African Canadian who fought in Virginia during the US Civil War, before returning to Ontario. Admission $2. 50/50 draw tickets available. Saturday, February 22 Join North House for the ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ fundraiser at Uxbridge Arena from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m, a 2, 5 or 10 km walk to combat homelessness in the community. Seniors and Children are welcome. Please register at www.coldestnightoftheyear. com. Visit www.northhouse. ca or call 705-432-8654 for more information. Saturday, March 1 * Port Perry Baptist Church is hosting a Family Games Night. Bring your favourite family board game, your own soft drinks & a snack to share with others. 7pm to 9pm. * Manilla Community Hall Co-ed 3-pitch tournament and snow fest starting at 8 a.m. Warming area for kids, winter games and outdoor vendors. Lunch and refreshments available. For team information, call Anne Hardy: 705-357-3637 or Cathy Allison: 705-357-3453. Don’t have a team? Contact Patti at 705-357-0182 and play for the Manilla Misfits. Tuesday, March 4 * Pancake Supper at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall. 3505 Church St. in Blackstock from 5 to 7 p.m. Family of 5 - $20, Children 6 to 12 - $3, Kids under six - free. For more information, call 905986-0557. * Pancake Supper at the Sandford Community Hall from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adults $8, Children six to 12 $5, kids five and under eat free. Proceeds to Sandford

United Church. * Trinity United Church in Uxbridge is holding a pancake supper from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Adults and Teens can dine for $7, Children in Grades 1 though 8 are $4, with preschoolers eating free. Bring the whole family. * Pine Ridge Garden Club monthly meeting and pot-luck supper with guest speaker Irwin Smith of Ocala Orchards. For more information, please call Shirley at 905-986-5330 or email shirlove100@gmail.com. Saturday, April 5 Port Perry Baptist Church is hosting a Family Games Night. Bring your favourite family board game, your own soft drinks & a snack to share with others. 7pm to 9pm. Saturday, April 12 Spring Sale hosted by the Anglican Church Women of St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 59 Toronto St. South in Uxbridge from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables available for rent $25 for a large table and $15 for a small table.. Please call 905-852-6853 to reserve your spot. Saturday, May 3 Port Perry Baptist Church is hosting a Family Games Night. Bring your favourite family board game, your own soft drinks & a snack to share with others. 7pm to 9pm. Wednesdays until Apr. 16 Community Soup Lunch in Uxbridge, from 12 - 1:30pm at the Presbyterian Church on Toronto St. S. Donate as you are able to support The Loaves and Fishes Foodbank, and North House. The lunches are provided by North House, local churches, and community groups. Every 4th Wednesday Port Perry Old Time Fiddle Club, Dance and Jam, Scugog Community Centre, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., $3 admission, fiddlers, pickers, singers, round and square dancing, musicians and public welcome, info: 905-985-7557. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

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EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Condolences from the community go out to former neighbours, Bill, Lisa and David Anderson and family in the passing of their wife and mother last week. Best wishes to Stella Asling as she gets comfortable in her new home at Bon Air Nursing Home in Cannington. Durham West 4-H are hosting a Lasagna Valen-

tine’s Dinner on Friday, Feb. 14 at Utica Memory Hall. Seating times are 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Ticket costs are Adults - $12, Children 3 to 12 - $8 and Children under three are free. Please call Martha, 705-228-1105 or Jennifer, 705-357-3917 to reserve your seating time. Tickets at the door may be limited. Congratulations to

Maurice and Elaine Pratt who celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends last Saturday evening. There will be a tobogganing party this Saturday, Feb. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Paul and Julia Fraser’s. Thank you to everyone who helped to support the UCW’s cookie sale last Sunday at church.

* Progressive Euchere, 1:30 p.m. at the Port Perry Villa, 15987 Simcoe St. Call Kim Owen at 905-985-3312 for more information. * Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group, Open House, 970 Eldon Rd., Oakwood 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., call Sue 705953-9987. * Port Perry Senior’s Computer Club, 2:30 p.m., 905-982-2135, Latcham Centre. Every 2nd Thursday Bi-weekly bridge tournaments, starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Port Perry Villa, 15987 Simcoe St. For more information, call Debbie Armstrong at 905-985-3312. 1st and 3rd Thursdays Meditation sessions, at Siloam Hall, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., bring comfortable cushions, cost is donation, info: 905-852-9974 or www.invitationtomeditation.ca. First Friday of every Month *Ladies cancer-support friendship group, (except for July and August), join us for lunch at noon, Jersey’s Restaurant, Uxbridge, info: Kathy 905-8952-7292. *Port Perry Flowyoga Studio yoga class with all proceeds to Uxbridge/Scugog Animal Shelter, pay-as-you-can-class, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., www. portperryflowyoga.com or 905441-7874. 1st Sunday of Month Music Fest, we are always looking for new talent, info: Jo 905-852-6487. Every Mon., and Every Wed. Gentle Aerobics for older adults, Masonic Hall, Port Perry, Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m., info: 905-986-5958. Every Monday and Friday * Port Perry Senior’s Exercise, 9:30 a.m., 905-986-8745, Latcham Centre. * Port Perry Senior’s Line Dancing, 10:30 a.m., Latcham Centre, Diane Wiseman 905982-4126, Gord Emmerson 905-982-8745.

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GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till The sun in getting stronger, the days longer, but still cold! Another Greenbank Landmark is gone with the early morning fire on Feb. 3 that burned the Century-old Hunter’s Barn located at the north end of Greenbank Ave; resulting in the loss of some sheep, calves and other small animals; so unfortunate. On Feb. 7, Helen Parish moved to Lakeview Manor in Beaverton. We wish her well as she settles in her new home. On Saturday, Feb. 22, from 8:30 am. to 11:30 a.m., the Greenbank Li-

ons will be holding a Family Pancake Breakfast. Call John at 905-449-8608 for more information. Rev. Paul M. is on a few weeks of sick leave absences, and better health is wished for him and to others experiencing health issues. What better Sunday to have a baby christened with Family Day on Monday, Feb. 17! Layton Murray Williams, son of Meghan (nee Stone) and Glenn Williams, and brother of grace was surrounded by family on his special day with Rev. David Timpson officiating on Sunday, Feb. 16.

Happy Birthday was sung to Grace Williams(2). Susan and Harry Nixon greeted all. Wonderful music was provided by George Timms singing “How Great Thou Art” and “Love Without End Amen”. Thanks to guest organist Josatte Blais-Jol who will continue till the end of Feb., followed by Stu Beaudoin March till Easter. Karl H told the children’s story and played guitar for singing “He’s Got the Whole World’. Feb. 23 - Greenbank Congregational Meeting is after the 11 a.m. service, with lunch provided by

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling I Hope everyone had a great Family Day just to begin the warm- up of the season. As cold and snowy as it has been here, others in both Canada, and the world at large, have had far more serious weather conditions to contend with. Condolences to the Smith family on the death of W. Stan Smith, brother to Allan and uncle of Bruce. Best wishes for better health to all those suffering from various illnesses. Belated happy birthdays to Bruce Harwood and Travis Smalley. Barb Harwood will celebrate her birthday this week. Best wishes to any others who have passed any milestone in the past week or so. Friday, Feb. 28 is “Pink Shirt Day” at Scott Central PS as students and teachers make a commitment to a bully-free lifestyle. This is serious business, but Feb. 26 and Mar. 5 will be fun days as they are ‘Elective Days’ when the students can choose extra activities to engage in. After spending a week in Florida coming back to cold Ontario was a bit shocking. While staying with my friend and sorority sister Shirley Baster, accompanied by Doreen Whitney Johnson, we enjoyed a gather-ing of several other sorority sister and spouses, visited areas of Florida where there are seabirds and other

natural elements such as ancients Caluso Indian Mounds to view, and entertained friends from Uxbridge and Goodwood. While I was away my brother Jerry stayed a few days at the house so he could visit with mom at Bon Air. Sister-in-law Joan stayed with her sister Elaine Cordingley. Celebrating Black History month, Uxbridge Genealogy Group meets on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Uxbridge Library’s Lower Hall. Speaker Bruce Taylor, will spin a story about a young Canadian black man who joined a New York regiment and fought in Virginia in the Civil War before returning to Canada to live. Admission is $2, and a 50/50 draw will be held. Zephyr congregation met this past Sunday for their annual meeting. Both Sandford and Zephyr church councils hold their first meetings of the new year shortly. Don’t forget the Sandford Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4, from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Sandford Hall, $8 for adults, $5 for ages 6 through 13 and children under 6, free. Sandford UCW will join with Mount Albert UCW to celebrate World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 7. And, on wednesday, March 19, we will again be responsible for the “Souper Lunch” at St. Andrews Presbyterian church in Uxbridge. Volunteers are needed, call Pat at 905-862-0915.

the U.C.W’s. On Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m., the Official Board Annual Meeting is at Seagrave United Church. On Wednesday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m., is Greenback Fidelis U.C.W. at the church. Then, on Friday March 7, (12:30 p.m. dessert) as Greenbank UCW hosts the World Day Of Prayer for Seagrave, Wick Cresswell and any who wishes to join in the service Greenbank Public School News by Mindy Richardson First of all, we just wanted to give a huge thumbs up to McKala C.

for cutting her beautiful long hair off and donating it for cancer! Great Job McKala! Thank you to everyone who supported our Pizza fundraiser-not only did we get to see our fabulous Vice-Principal Mr. Kileen dress up like Little Caesar… we also earned more than $700 for our school! Fantastic work students! (Please remember that pick-up is Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 3 to 5 p.m., at the school!) Skating Day is next Tuesday, Feb 25, from 1 to 2 p.m.! All parents are welcome to join in. Please

remember each skater requires a helmet. Please let the school know if you need to borrow one, and hopefully we can help! Movie night at Greenbank PS featuring “Disney’s Frozen” will be next Friday, Feb. 28. You may purchase your tickets ahead of time for $5 per person. You will receive entry to the movie, popcorn or a cookie, and a drink! What a great Deal! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, pillow and Enjoy! Great Job to this week’s sunshine winners: Calen B., Emily P., and Chase A.

SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short The Seagrave Men’s Group served 60 people at their Annual Valentine’s Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 14. Bev Madill is back home now and is happy to receive visitors. Martin Fisher is also back home from TGH. Ken and Eleanor Sturman had grandchildren Grace Sturman, Mandy Sturman and Johathan Feyen visiting for the weekend. Thanks to Betty Lou Beacock for leading the Service on Sunday. Elizabeth Redshaw thanked the men for the wonderful breakfast and then everyone sang Happy Birthday to her. Betty Lou did a Laughing Story Time for the children and then handed out “Laffy Taffy” to them. Copies of the Annual Report are available at the rear of the Sanctuary as is the new Greeters List. Save on Ripley’s Aquarium tickets by supporting an ongoing fundraiser benefitting Seagrave United Church. Pack up the family and head to the most exciting attraction to hit Toronto in 20 years – and do it at

a discount while helping us raise a little money for the Seagrave United Church. Be amazed by Jelly fish, sea horses and sea turtles – pet stingrays and sharks. Tickets are less than even large group rate prices and include all taxes - $25/adult, $20/youth 6-13 and $10 per child 3-5. A portion of all sales will go directly to the church. Save some money, great for March Break. Do some good for the community church. For tickets, e-mail kimberleyannemccann@gmail. com. To find out more about the aquarium visit www. ripleyaquariums.com/canada. Tickets must be ordered and picked up by Sunday, March 9. Cash only please. Coming Events: Feb. 22 – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A very informative, interactive workshop about essential oils and their many health benefits. The workshop will be held at Seagrave United Church. Cost of $25 for the day. Feb. 23 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., there will be a workshop about essential

oils and your pets...keeping them healthy, naturally. The workshop will be held at Seagrave United Church and cost $25. For more information, or to register,(pre-registration is not necessary, but would be appreciated) e-mail wjhudgins@gmail.com or call 905-260-0427. Feb. 25 – 7.30 p.m. Greenbank/Seagrave Official Board Annual Meeting at Seagrave Church. Feb. 27 - 7 p.m. Opening The Doors To Spirituality Bible Study. Everyone welcome. March 3 - 7 p.m. Survey Committee Meeting at the home of Howard Payne. March 5 - 7 p.m. Retirement and Estate Planning Information Session at Seagrave Church hosted by Howard Payne and Anne Schill. No charge or obligation. Please RSVP by March 3 by calling Investors Group at 905-443-1115. If anyone wishes to have items in this column, please call mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com.

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Molloy to run for re-election F RO M PAG E 1

In 2012, Councillor Molloy was at the forefront of a battle to keep the municipality intact after plans emerged that would have seen the northwest portion of the township split from the remainder of the municipality as part of an electoral distract reform. “My presentation to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission in 2013 was successful in keeping 3,500 residents in northern Uxbridge Township within the Uxbridge–Pickering federal Riding rather than segregating us to a very small piece of the Newmarket Riding.” Another challenge for councillors over the past four years has been bringing new business to the community, and Councillor Molloy remarked that he is pleased with the efforts to attract new investments in Uxbridge Township. “Council has actively pursued new

business to our town. The industrial park is almost full and we welcome the addition of King Breweries to our community. King Breweries will be making a substantial investment in our town, and we all look forward to their new facility coming very soon.” It is his understanding of the unique challenges faced by rural residents that sets him apart, and Councillor Molloy is hopeful for another four years to continue his work on council. “As a member of the Uxbridge Township Council I bring to the table an understanding of rural Uxbridge, with its vibrant agricultural industry and a different community appreciation than many urban centers.” For all of the latest news on the 2014 municipal election, including a list of all candidates, please visit the Township of Uxbridge’s web site at www. town.uxbridge.on.ca.

This Week in History 30 years ago

Brothers Michael and Charles Davison are arrested and charged with 54 counts of mischief to private property after an overnight vandalism spree in Uxbridge causing $15,000 in damage that left 54 cars dented and with smashed windows.

46 years ago

Scugog Sports Hall of Famers Anna Forder and Richard Stephens return home to Port Perry after competing in the Pairs Figure Skating competition at the 1968 Winter Olympic in Grenoble, France.

70 years ago

The Woolen Mill in Uxbridge is destroyed by fire, causing $135,000 in damage and leaving 60 people out of work.

110 years ago

In the first meeting between the two schools, the boy’s hockey team from Port Perry High School is no match for the team Uxbridge High School as Uxbridge skates to a 16-2 victory in a much anticipated game between the North Durham rivals.

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SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, February 23 10 a.m. Morning Service

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

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, February 23 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

SUNDAY SERVICES 9:15 a.m. Sunday school for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Worship Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all

70 Toronto St. North Uxbridge Father John Duffy Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 9 and 11 a.m. Confessions Saturday 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For Mass through the week call office 905-852-6944

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

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

Sunday, February 23 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m. COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, February 23, 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome. (905) 982-2064 or newsongadmin@powergate.ca

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, February 23

Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. A contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment. Staff: Dr. Fred Penney, Lead Pastor Brenna Cruickshank, Children’s Ministry Director 1680 Reach Street. - 905-985-4441 website: www.emmanuelcc.ca Emmanuel Community Church: ‘Reaching up to God; Reaching out to our Community,’

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

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

Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,

Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net Tuesday Youth Meeting and “HEARTBEAT” after school program Friday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Revival Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES

Sunday, February 23 7th Sunday after Epiphany 10:00 am IG Service (Inter-generation) Sunday School and Nursery available

HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m. Mid-week programs for youth and adults! 14480 Old Simcoe Rd. (Between 7A and Prince Albert) 905-985-9307 hopechurch@powergate.ca www.hopeforportperry.ca

A PLACE OF HOPE!

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, February 23 Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Service Feb. 16th - Family Day

Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 a.m. Service Everyone is Welcome Children’s Time with Services

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

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EDITORIAL

Wait and see The 2014 Federal Budget delivered last week by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has been called a “wait and see budget” with the expectation of more significant changes being presumably put off ahead of next year’s pre-election budget. Some of the bigger surprises in the budget were surprises only because it’s a wonder that they haven’t been thought of before, and if they have, they haven’t been included until this year. Most notable for many local residents is the inclusion of more than $300 million over the next five years to expand rural highspeed internet service. For more than a decade, many rural residents in North Durham have been left out of expansions to high-speed internet service, which is mind-boggling considering that we live less than an hour away from the biggest city in the country. As well, the government will continue their focus on expanding apprenticeship training, which given the labour shortage in certain trades in this country is welcome news. The interest-free loans for apprentices as well as funding for new internships where skilled workers are needed should be welcome news to many people who are still looking for work as a result of the economic downturn. However, theses tradespeople have been needed for almost a decade. What took so long for this type of commitment to training in “red seal” trades? With spending falling for the third year in a row, the federal government is looking at a $6.4 billion surplus next year, which will coincide with the run-up to the next federal election. Hopefully that will provide the motivation needed for more work to aid Canadians rather than continuing to make us play the “waiting game” for real economic action.

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Family searching for witnesses to 2011 bear spray attack To The Editor, On the weekend of the 2011 Port Perry Fair, our son was sprayed in the face with bear spray while watching the lights from the fair in front of Tim Horton’s. As a 40year-old visitor to Port Perry who didn’t know anyone, he couldn’t understand why four young people in a pick-up truck were yelling at him. With the help of the staff at Tim Horton’s, the police arrived and an ambulance took him to the hospital. Neither the police, the paramedics nor the hospital staff had dealt with an assault of this type. For months afterwards, our son had night-

mares of becoming permanently blind. This incident was not picked up by the local papers. One of the officers stated it was Port Perry’s version of a drive-by shooting. Without the story going public, the opportunity for any witnesses to come forward before the trial was lost. The police investigation resulted in an “assault with a weapon” criminal charge and the case went to trial. During the trial, the Crown Counsel called only one witness. This Good Samaritan wrote down the licence plate number of the vehicle that the accused was riding in. Although he witnessed the event, because

of where he was standing, he was unable to identify the person who did the spraying. The Crown didn’t call the taxpayer-paid investigating officers who were waiting to give evidence. Including our son, there were only two people who took the stand on our son’s behalf. The Crown ended his case without asking our son to identify the accused as the perpetrator, therefore, at the request of the defense, the trail judge ended the trial and the accused walked out, never having been identified by the victim. So, the victim has been left feeling alone and unsupported because the public has not been aware of this crime that has oc-

curred and has been processed in relative secrecy. Our son’s feelings of happiness and contentment have been replaced with feelings of anxiety and fear, both for his parents and himself as he continues to look over his shoulder whenever he visits in our beloved small town of Port Perry. We need your help. If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Thank you. Bill and Chris Cook Port Perry

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The voice of North Durham

Councillors question fire department’s all-call model BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

SCUGOG: Township of Scugog Fire Chief Richard Miller presented a fourth quarter review and a summary of the usage of Scugog’s new mobile Fire Safety House to Scugog Township Mayor Chuck Mercier and his councillors on Monday, Feb. 10. The report follows an intensive Fire Operation Review and dispute between the Port Perry Fire Fighter’s Association and the Township of Scugog, late last year. With two full-time firefighters, Port Perry relies mostly on volunteer firefighters to respond to its emergency calls. Chief Miller explained to councillors that Scugog’s volunteer firefighters are trained once per week on subjects such as SCBA use, fire suppression, and auto extrication - and certified on the exact same level as its fulltime employees. “We have an average of twelve volunteers responding to our all-calls,” said

Chief Miller. “The Scugog Fire Department operates on a Standard Operational Guide, which dictates how many firefighters must be present for each call. While medical calls only require a minimum of four guys to arrive at the station and leave on one truck, the majority of our calls require a tanker and pumper truck as well, totalling between eight firefighters for a motor vehicle collision to as many firefighters as we can get for a large structural fire, sometimes we even have to call in Caesarea’s trucks.” Ward 5 Councillor Howard Danson questioned the all-call model, asking Chief Miller if every volunteer who responds to a call must be paid for his time. “Everyone who shows up must be paid for a minimum of one hour,” said Chief Miller. “Usually we take the guys we need on our trucks, and the rest will clean, check equipment, or hang hoses until they go home.” Fire Chief Miller stated

that the Scugog Fire Department’s all-call model is not a perfectly economic system, and that “with a composite fire department and the majority of our firefighters being volunteer, it is very difficult to keep our costs down anymore than they are.” With the discussion turning to the aspect of fire prevention and inspection, Scugog Township councillors were displeased to hear that of the 61 properties inspected for fire code compliance in the last quarter of 2013, only 22 were found to be in compliance with regulations. Finally, Chief Miller happily reported that the Scugog Fire Safety House has received extensive use, as a total of 1,627 adults and children toured through the house and practiced escape and safety procedures. Scugog Township councillors were impressed with the Scugog Fire Department’s drive to promote fire prevention and safety.

Oshawa man charged in Simcoe St. crash SCUGOG: A 55-year-old Oshawa man is facing impaired driving charges after he struck another vehicle on the weekend. According to police, on Sunday, Feb. 16, at approximately 6:40 p.m., a black pickup truck traveling southbound on Simcoe St. at Coates Rd. veered across the centre line and struck an oncoming pickup truck. Both vehicles lost control

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and two more northbound vehicles were struck by the southbound pickup. The driver of the southbound vehicle received minor injuries and the vehicle had extensive damage. A passenger in the northbound pickup also suffered minor injuries. Stephen Brown, age 55 of Mill St. in Oshawa, has been charged with: Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Exceed 80 milligrams.

He was released on an Appearance Notice. Anyone with any new information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Gibbs of North Division at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2672. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Staying in touch... JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

Ontario Chamber tables its ideas for a stronger Ontario Fostering a culture of innovation and smart risk-taking, along with the building of a 21st century workforce are among the recommendations in a report tabled by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. In its “Emerging Stronger” report for 2014, the Chamber also supports the restoration of fiscal balance by improving the way government works. Ontario’s Boards of Trades and Chambers of Commerce advocate on behalf of 60,000 members who are key contributors to the economy as businesses of all sizes and types, including large and small business, industries, and other commercial enterprises. The Chamber’s Emerging Stronger document reaffirms the importance of governments taking action to create private sector jobs and attract more employers. Apprenticeship reform, advanced manufacturing, strong interprovincial trade, and a simplified tax system are also among the recommendations from the Chamber. The recommendations from Emerging Stronger also note that Ontario requires a new approach to regulation and that a reduction in the regulatory burden facing businesses is required. You can view the complete report online at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s web site, www.occ.ca. The site also describes the work of the Chamber of Commerce through events, programs, and advocacy on behalf of business. Red Tape Awareness Week Tallies Cost of Paperwork The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) offered new insights into the cost of red tape among individual Canadians and businesses last week. This information was published on the occasion of the fifth annual Red Tape Awareness Week. A new report entitled Impact of Regula-

St. Valentine vs. Jack Frost This week, as I sat down with what must’ve been my sixth or seventh coffee of the day and started to write my column, I was flooded with potential topics. I was shocked to find that, unlike most weeks, I actually had too many ideas. I guess my muse is feeling restless after contending with the February blahs. But let’s skip the taxes, federal budgets and politics, and aim for a feel-good story. First of all, I’d like to reflect Valentine’s Day. Some call it the most romantic day of the year, for puppylove sweethearts and lifelong partners alike. Others refer to it as a Hallmark Holiday, engineered to give people of all ages a great reason to spend money during the slowest shopping season of the year. I must admit, until last Friday I would have counted myself among the ranks of pessimistic naysayers. However, this year something was different. Jordie and I deviated from our usual plan of ‘maybe buy some chocolates or decide we’re both too busy and declare Valentine’s Day over,’ she surprised me by cooking a gourmet three course meal and inviting my parents and Babcia to boot. Bacon, steak and goat cheese skewers, spinach stuffed chicken with asparagus and miniature cherry pie tarts

were paired with mojitos and topped with a helping of chocolate-dipped strawberries. Despite my constant pleas, she still refuses to cater my work lunches. For my side, I actually ended up getting her a gift for the first time – and I was only 20 minutes late to dinner! Quite successful if I do say so myself. The point I’m driving at is that Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love; it doesn’t have to cost a lot or require a dinner reservation, but it is a perfect excuse to appreciate your loved ones. Whether you celebrate by spending a night cozied up on the couch, having a romantic evening on the town, or just relaxing with friends and family; think back to kindergarten. In the days of my childhood, every kid in the class made Valentine’s cards for every other kid and we all shared the warm fuzzies together. On another topic, these past few days of frigid weather had me resenting living north of the fortysecond parallel – life can get pretty dim stuck inside an icebox for months at a time. I picture Canadians as that unfortunate box of pizza pockets abandoned to frost-bite in the back corner. However, on Monday morning I went out for my ritual of starting the car 15 minutes early and scrap-

tion on Canadian Individuals, estimates that the most common red tape headaches for typical Canadians cost us $10 billion per year, or approximately $730 for the average Canadian household. The new data on costs to individuals takes into account everyday paperwork that a Canadian typically faces. This ranges from income taxes to various permits and licences. In addition to the $10 billion estimate for individuals, the CFIB has previously estimated the direct cost of regulations on Canadian businesses at $31 billion/year. The combined cost of red tape for businesses and for ordinary citizens is over $40 billion. That cost doesn’t include the toll that red tape frustration takes on citizens in terms of added stress, aggravation and inconvenience. In its annual Red Tape Report Card, the CFIB said Ontario’s record on reducing the red tape burden is unchanged from last year. Information on the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) can be found online at www.cfib-fcei.ca. Summer Company Accepting 2014 Applications This summer, the Province of Ontario offers students an opportunity to create their own summer job through the Summer Company program. This program is for students aged 15 to 29. Those accepted into Summer Company receive coaching from business persons in the community as they take their idea and turn it into a business. They receive up to $3,000 to be used in helping them launch their business, and of course, students keep the profits they earn from their enterprise. In 2014, this program is being expanded to provide 850 spaces. Information on Summer Company is available at www.ontario.ca. Interested students are encouraged to submit their applications early, since spaces are limited.

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

ing the windows with an old glove, to find that the powers that be smiled on me – there was not a snowf lake to be found! It’s funny how sometimes the small things can cause a total about-face in your day. Grooving on this spot of good fortune, and some Black Sabbath booming on the radio, my drive to Uxbridge went perfectly. The icing on the cake was spending the day soaking up sunshine on Elgin Pond while snapping photos duck-like toddlers on skates. Even when it’s twenty below outside, a clear blue sky can really wring out my dampened spirits. We may be stuck in the deep freeze of winter, but at least as Canadians we have shovels and snow tires (unlike many unfortunate North Carolinians). Spring is just around the corner, and like every year; I know that when Lake Scugog melts I’ll have one thought in my head, “I can’t wait to ride my sled across the ice again.”

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Bon Amie Bridal BRIDAL SHOW 2014 Sunday, February 23rd 12-4 p.m. at the Latcham Centre in Port Perry

Brides who pre-register will receive a copy of Today’s Bride Magazine and a loot bag of goodies. Send your contact info and wedding date to: bonamiebridal@powergate.ca or call 905-985-0921

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Keeping the fire alive on Scugog Island BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

A flame flickers and finally struggles to life in the frosty air of a winter morning. Inside a smoky shack filled with soot, and under the watchful eyes of curious children, a blacksmith uses bellows to stoke his coal-filled forge. He chuckles and says that he always has to wake up early and light the flame, since it will take quite a few hours until it roars hot enough to melt steel. This is not a scene from the middle-ages or a Hollywood production – this is the life of Darwyne Hourie, a 70 year-old retiree who can be seen practicing his craft at the Scugog Shores Museum village, a position he has held for roughly 25 years. “There are people who work with their minds and those that work with their hands – I’ve always enjoyed doing both,� said Darwyne. “Every strike of the steel teaches you something new.� Darwyne, who is quite soft spoken and carries an air of intelligence, currently lives a quiet life at home in North York with his cats. However, he was born and raised on a farm in northern Saskatchewan and worked installing telephone switches for NorTel – he is no stranger to using his brain while working with his hands. When asked how he entered into the age-old art of blacksmithing, Darwyne

explained that his wife signed up for a course in 1986, and he figured he should go along – rather than sitting around by himself all weekend. “After we took three courses at St. Jacobs Country, a friend introduced us to the historical shows at the Scugog Shores Museum village. Since my wife was a wheelright until she passed away in 2003, we worked side-by-side; I try to just keep doing what we loved to do together� said Darwyne. “I would say I fell in love with the forge within the first halfhour, and I’m still doing it almost 30 years later – the years have just slipped by.� The rafters and walls of Darwyne’s Scugog Island shop are hung with items such as hinges, tools and candle holders, which he refers to as domestic hardware. He strives to include a bit of artistic flair into his creations, while maintaining the simplistic usefulness which made blacksmiths essential throughout history. Darwyne explained that many of the tools he uses were made in his own shop, and said “I love creating things which won’t hang on a wall, but will see use by human hands – a lot of people love seeing the hammer marks and the ruggedness of handforged metal.� According to Darwyne, the most difficult project he ever took on was the fabrication

Darwyne Hourie forges a steel scroll inside the blacksmith shop at the Scugog Shores Museum Village, on Dec. 1, 2013. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard of some new door hinges for the Waldie Blacksmithing in Milton. The hinges, which served the simple purpose of holding doors up, required Darwyne to use a sort of metallurgical sorcery known as forge welding. “Forge welding is used to bring two pieces of steel to their melting points and then join them. It is very tricky since you need to actually shock the metal to make the molecules bond together,� Darwyne. “It takes careful planning, because if you heat the metal too long it will light up like a roman candle and become both dangerous and useless.� Darwyne’s craft fits like a glove; it doesn’t take brute force or years of studying textbooks – blacksmiths use a certain patient finesse to tame a beautifully twisted

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Secretary closes the book DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: After 34 years at Goodwood PS, a familiar face will be calling it a career later this month as secretary Sherri Reynders prepares for retirement. A retirement tea will be held in Mrs. Reynders’ honour on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the school, starting at 3:30 p.m. Born and raised in Uxbridge, where she still resides with husband Bill, Mrs. Reynders came to Goodwood PS in the winter of 1980 after previously working at Williamson GM in Uxbridge. Over the course of her 34 years at the school, Mrs. Reynders remarked on some of the changes the school has gone through over that time. “When I first came here, the office was one-third the size,” Mrs. Reynders told The Standard. “Also, the phone was an old black rotary phone with one line, and the bell had to be rung manually.” The original bell has been donated back to Goodwood PS, and will be placed outside the front doors of the school with a plaque commemorating Mrs. Reynders’ 34 years at the school.

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New centre hopes to provide Scugog seniors with info and understanding BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

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The Scugog Seniors’ Advisory Committee celebrated the opening of their new information desk on Saturday, Feb 1. The shop is located in a shared space with the Scugog Council for the Arts at 181 Perry St. - Unit G-1. The information desk will be staffed by volunteers, who will provide seniors with information, direction, and guidance on just about any topic imaginable. The Seniors Advisory committee members hope to build a database and offer important information on issues such as health care, pension, recreation and housing in Scugog. “We want seniors to feel like they can pop-in and ask us their questions,” said Ward 4 Councillor Wilma Wotten. “From ‘how do I get my pension?’ to ‘where can I get

SENIORS FOR SENIORS: Leslie Lynch, Robert and Pamela Meacher, Wilma Wotten, Patrick Bowden and Howard Danson celebrated the opening of the Seniors Advisory Committee’s information desk on Saturday, Feb. 1. The space, shared with the SCA at 181 Perry St., offers seniors the opBENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard portunity to ask questions and receive guidance.

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Bruins treading where Eagles dare in COJHL playoffs DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

With the 2013-14 COJHL season now in the books, the Uxbridge Bruins will shift their focus to the Clarington Eagles as the two sides hook up for a best-of-seven semi-final series, which gets underway this week. The two sides gave local fans a preview of the action on Sunday, Feb. 16, when they squared off in Bowmanville for the regular season finale. After a tight, back-and-forth opening to the action, Carter Vahey gave Uxbridge a 1-0 lead with just under six minutes to play in the first period when he flicked in a wrist shot from the point, with assists on the play credited to Jason Simmonds and Marco Mastrangelo. Less than a minute into the second period, Mastrangelo gave the Bruins a 2-0 lead when he picked up a long pass from defenceman Matt Trudel and bounded in all alone on Eagles netminder Connor Visca, freezing him with a deke before netting his 16th goal of the season. With just over two minutes to play in the second, the Eagles were finally able to slip a puck past Uxbridge goalie Cody Northover, who was sensational between the pipes, turning away several quality scoring chances for the Eagles, allowing

Uxbridge to take a 2-1 lead into the third period of play. Korey Brand restored a twogoal lead for the Bruins with just under nine minutes to play in the third period when Trudel’s point shot careened off the end boards and onto his stick at the corner of the net. Brand wasted little time tucking the puck into the net, giving the Bruins precious breathing room as the game wound to a close, with the Bruins holding on for a 3-1 victory. Following the game, Bruins Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson praised the effort put forth by Northover, and noted that goaltending will be a key factor in the series against Clarington. “Cody has been steady all year and has put up good numbers for us,” Hodgkinson told The Standard. “We need a goalie that can potentially be the difference in a series, and Cody’s being given the chance to run with it.” With the COJHL’s playoff match-ups decided two weeks ago, several Bruins sat out Sunday night’s game to rest up before the playoffs begin. As a result Sunday night’s lineup featured six local products called up from their Midget teams: Ryan Fowler, Mike Morgan, Luke Baldaro, Carson Bell, Liam Knoll and

Uxbridge Bruins forward Liam Blais carries the puck out of harm’s way during the Bruins’ 3-1 win over the Clarington Eagles in Bowmanville on Sunday, Feb. 16. The two teams will now square off in the COJHL semi-finals starting this week on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7:20 in Bowmanville. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 21, at 7:45 p.m. in Uxbridge. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard Jeff Wilson to skate with the Bruins. Hodgkinson was happy with the effort put forth by the additions to the team, with several players seeing significant duty throughout the game. “These Midget kids have helped us out all year, so it was great to be able to give them a taste of what the junior

game is like tonight. If there are any nagging injuries, it was an advantage to be able to use them in the lineup and give our regulars the extra days to recuperate,” said Hodgkinson. Loose Pucks: - The series between Clarington and Uxbridge gets underway in Bowmanville at 7:20 p.m., on

Wednesday, Feb. 19. The action shifts back to Uxbridge for Game 2 at 7:45 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 21. Game 3 is scheduled for 6:20 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23 in Bowmanville. The Bruins will be back on home ice for Game 4 on Tuesday, Feb. 25, with the action getting underway at 7:45 p.m.

Tyke Predators seeking community support for contest DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Port Perry Predators Tyke 7 team is looking to get in the game with the Toronto Maple Leafs as part of a contest celebrating sports in the community. The team was recently named a finalist in the Ford Skills and Drills contest, and now needs votes from the community to ensure a top-five finish in the voting and give the team a chance to participate in an on-ice and office session with the staff of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Port Perry Minor Tyke team has the honour of being sponsored by the local Port Perry Firefighters Association, and at last year’s Santa Claus Parade, the

team walked alongside the local firefighters and fire trucks carrying the boots and asking the parade spectators to reach for some change to fill their boot. The weather was rather frightful, but the players hustled the crowd for the cause and really enjoyed the experience. All the money collected was sent to Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Also, in May of last year, the team was awarded one of five OMHA Hometown Excellence Team Recognition Awards. This award was created to recognize minor hockey teams for their teamwork and dedication both on and off the ice. The Tyke Predators are looking for the support of the

community in their latest push to spend the day with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and details on the Ford Skills and Drills contest can be found at https://forddrillsandskills.ca/Home/IndexLeafs . To vote a person just needs to register and validate their e-mail address with a password once, then they can vote for the team every day through the end of February. “We’d really appreciate the community rallying around this contest and give our small town team a chance,” Predators Tyke 7 Head Coach Rick Smith told The Standard. “This would be an opportunity small town teams rarely get and it would be a wonderful experience these kids would never forget.”

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MoJacks confident heading into playoffs DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

After wrapping up the 2013-14 COJHL regular season with a weekend split, the Port Perry MoJacks now face a fierce test in their COJHL semifinal playoff series against the Lakefield Chiefs, the top team in the COJHL. While the odds may be stacked against them as Lakefield finished with 31 more points in the regular season standings, MoJacks Head Coach Jon Campbell is hoping his team can pull off a major upset. “I think we’ve proven we can play with them. Our last three games with Lakefield have all been decided by one-goal, including a shootout win for us,” Campbell told The Standard. “It’s really going to be a matter of converting our scoring chances and ultimately, that’s going to determine the series, and how long it goes.” Before the playoffs could begin, the MoJacks still had a pair of regular season games to be played this past weekend, and the team came away with a split. After dropping a 3-1 decision to the Clarington

Port Perry MoJacks defenceman fires a shot past former MoJack Kirk Bricknell during Port Perry’s 5-2 win over the Georgina Ice at Scugog Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. The MoJacks will now shift their focus to their COJHL semifinal series against the top-ranked Lakefield Chiefs, which began earlier this week. Port Perry will host Game 2 of the series on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7:20 DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard and Game 4 on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 6:50 p.m. Eagles on Friday, Feb. 14 in Bowmanville, the MoJacks rebounded with a 5-2 win over Georgina at Scugog Arena on Saturday, Feb. 16 as part of Minor Hockey Night, hosted by the club. Lee Taylor notched the lone goal for the MoJacks against the Eagles, a pow-

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The annual Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations Ladies Bonspiel was held last Wednesday at the Port Perry Curling Club. Teams from Peterborough, Lindsay, Whitby, Unionville, Bobcaygeon, York (Newmarket) descended on the Port Perry Curling Club to play two eight end games. At the end of the day it was Kelly Evans’ Port Perry foursome of Pam Byers, Gerri Oliver, and Barb Martin won both their games and took the overall championship with a total of 35-3/4 points. Draw master Brian Murphy was working overtime figuring out the results as Evans was actually tied for top spot on the early draw with Port Perry’s Louise Haugen as the teams had identical records, ends won and points scored during their games. However, the fourth tie-breaker was points allowed and Evans had allowed only nine points against compared to Haugen’s ten. Curling with Haugen were Lynda Powell, Mary Holt, and Linda Parry. In the late draw, Port Perry’s Sandy Greenwood’s team of Gale Ballard, Kelly Vanderburg, and Ingrid Larmer finished in top spot with 341/4 points. They finished a mere 1/4 point ahead of Port Perry’s Carol Strachan for top spot in the second draw. Beaton Takes Mens Open Bonspiel At the annual Mens Bonspiel this past weekend at the Port Perry Curling Club, Don Beaton skipped his team of John Butler, Ken Slute, and Mike Tyce to three straight victories and the overall championship with a total of 47 points. The winner of the second draw was Bob Turcotte’s team from Scarboro who also won all three of their games but finished behind Beaton with 453/4 points. Turcotte brought his senior mens team

as they were looking for a final tune-up before they head to the Senior Provincials which starts this week at the Ennismore Curling Club. The event was sponsored by Glenn Evans from South Scugog Auto Sales. Thanks to Ken Jeffrey for organizing and being the drawmaster and also to Mike Parliament for doing the ice. Thompson and Murphy are Schedule Two Winners The Port Perry Men’s League playoff round for the second schedule happened last week. For the Monday night draw, Rob Thompson skipped his team of Mike Tyce, Don Trunks, and Gary Campbell to victory over Ron Parish. The Wednesday night winner is Brian Murphy’s squad of Martin Buschbeck , Don Trunks, and Owen Bandstra who beat Gord Wallace. Bob Lamb spared for Don Trunks who was already playing on his Monday team. Winners have earned the chance to play down for the Mens championship at the end of the season. The third and final schedule started this week. Super League Teams Jockeying For Playoff Spots HUB International came into their Deloitte Curling Super League game still searching for their first win of the second schedule and were in tough against league-leading Gus Brown. Skip Rob Larmer got his HUB squad going with points in the first two ends, but Don Beaton’s Gus Brown squad replied with points of their own in the following two ends to tie the score at two after four ends. However, in the fifth HUB put up a three and then stole another in the sixth to open this game up and seal the 6-2 victory. In a great back and forth match, Scugog Pest Control made a double takeout with their last rock in the last end to score three to beat Jude’s Sports Bar & Grill 8-6. In a wild one, Pineridge Im-

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Uxbridge leads 5 pts-1 pt Gm. 1: Uxbridge 4 @ Whitby Blue 3 Gm. 2: Whitby Blue 3 @ Uxbridge 3 Gm. 3: Uxbridge 3 @ Whitby Blue 1 *Gm. 4: Thursday, Feb. 20, 6:45 p.m. Whitby Blue @ Uxbridge *Gm. 5: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2:15 p.m. Uxbridge @ Whitby Blue - IPSC 4 Atom Port Perry vs. Whitby Blue Series tied 3 pts-3 pts Gm. 1: Whitby Blue 3 @ Port Perry 3 Gm. 2: Port Perry 0 @ Whitby Blue 3 Gm. 3: Whitby Blue 1 @ Port Perry 4 *Gm. 4: Thursday, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. Port Perry @ Whitby Blue - IPSC 5 *Gm. 5: Friday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. Whitby Blue @ Port Perry PeeWee Uxbridge vs. Whitby Blue Whitby Blue leads 3 pts-1 pt Gm. 1: Uxbridge 2 @ Whitby Blue 5 Gm. 2: Whitby Blue 1 @ Uxbridge 1 Gm. 3: Uxbridge @ Whitby Blue *Gm. 4: Saturday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. Whitby Blue @ Uxbridge *Gm. 5: Sunday, Feb. 23, 7:15 p.m. Uxbridge @ Whitby Blue - McKinney PeeWee AE Uxbridge vs. Ajax Ajax leads 5 pts-3pts Gm. 1: Uxbridge 4 @ Ajax 1 Gm. 2: Ajax 3 @ Uxbridge 2 Gm. 3: Uxbridge 3 @ Ajax 5 Gm. 4: Ajax 3 @ Uxbridge 3

*Gm. 5: Thursday, Feb. 20, 6:15 p.m. Uxbridge @ Ajax Minor Bantam Port Perry vs. Kingston Kingston leads 3pts-1pt Gm. 1: Port Perry 2 @ Kingston 2 Gm. 2: Kingston 4 @ Port Perry 2 Gm. 3: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. Port Perry @ Kingston *Gm. 4: Saturday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. Kingston @ Port Perry *Gm. 5: Sunday, Feb. 23, 3 p.m. Port Perry @ Kingston Bantam Port Perry vs. Whitby White Port Perry leads 2-0 Gm. 1: Whitby White 2 @ Port Perry 3 Gm. 2: Whitby White 2 @ Port Perry 3 Gm. 3: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 9 p.m. Port Perry @ Whitby White - IPSC 3 *Gm. 4: Friday, Feb. 21, 9:15 p.m. Whitby White @ Port Perry *Gm. 5: Sunday, Feb. 23, 6 p.m. Port Perry @ Whitby White Midget Port Perry vs. Ajax Ajax leads 1-0 Gm. 1: Port Perry 2 @ Ajax 7 Gm. 2: Ajax @ Port Perry Gm. 3: Thursday, Feb. 20, 9 p.m. Port Perry @ Ajax *Gm. 4: Saturday, Feb. 22 8:15 p.m. Ajax @ Port Perry *Gm. 5: Sunday, Feb. 23, 9 p.m. Port Perry @ Ajax

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Omnific takes two Shagg’s and Port Perry Dental kicked off the Tyke action by Shagg’s getting the win 4-1. Matthew Seeney (2), Nicholas Savor and Scott Honey scored for Shagg’s, while Port Perry Dental’s goal came from Tanner Scott. Canadian Tire won against W.O. Insurance 4-1, behind goals from Evan Hussey (3) and Jensen Heinen. W.O. Insurance’s goal came from Brady McPhail. In the Novice division, Eco Water took J.F. Constructionby a score of 8-2. Goals for Eco Water were by Leah Seeney (2), TJ Pomeroy (2), Aidan Lazure (2), Zeke Bailey and Abbey Moase. Hayden Piney scored two goals for J.F. Construction. Krown Rust Control squeaked in the win against Make-A-Wish 6-5. Jacob Buchanan (3) and Brodie Holmes (3) scored for Krown Rust Control, with Dallas King (4) and Emily Goble scoring for Make-A-Wish. Excitement continued with the Atom division when Low & Low took Urban Landscape 7-3. Jesse Gaudet (5) and Davis Winger (2) scored the goals for Low & Low, with Aidean Braband, Morgan Pateras and Jake Buchanan each scoring for Urban Landscape. Buck’s Construx won 5-1

against Cochrane Tree Service, with goals coming from Owen Seguin (4) and Kyler Cavan. Tye Crouter netted the goal for Cochrane. Things were all tied up in the Peewee division as Practicar and Red Ribbon Restaurant battled to a 2-2 draw. Bradley VanUden and Troy Larmer scored for Practicar, with Lane Horton and Nathan McLennan replying for Reb Ribbon. Denault Contracting met up with Practicar, with Denault coming out on top by a final score of 7-6. Denault Contracting’s goals were by Cameron Barkey (2), Kevin Hetherington (2), Patrick Wilson (2) and Kain McIver. Declan McDowell (4), Dylan Tobin and Bradley VanUden scored for Practicar. In Bantam / Midget division, Omnific Design slid in for a win against All Flags Shell 3-2. Omnific Design’s goals were by Nathan Silcock (2) and Mike Hill, with Eric Kerr and Dishawn Steward replying for All Flags Shell. Omnific Design went on to beat Luchka Float 4-1. Scoring goals for Omnific were Clay Larmer, Jacob Lee, Nathan Silcock and Justin Tobin. Brandon Sinclair scored the only goal for Luchka Float, unassisted.

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TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Your focus is on team building and group interaction. Take on a leadership role in a club or organization. Your friendships are changing, old friends are leaving your life to make room for new ones. GEMINI (May 20-June 21):Choose a new direction in life. If you are emplyed by a company, consider leaving to start a new business. Self-employed Leos will achieve success through their ability to respond to the public. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Seek a philosophy that will improve your life and the lives of others. If you do not practice what you preach, people will notice the discrpency between what you say and what you do. Lend a hand to someone in need. LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): A time of tremendous growth and enlighenment, you are gaining a much greater understanding of human behaviour. Explore psychological or esoteric subjects. VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Relationships are important in the scheme of your life, since you have a strong need for sharing, companionship and feedback. Spend special time with a romantic partner. Treat him/her to a romantic dinner.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Re-evaluate a current work project. Strive for greater job efficiency, while adapting to changing work schedules. Work smarter, not harder. Eat right, get plenty of rest and exercise every day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Express yourself more fully and let your personality shine through. Single Scorpios could attract a new romance. Some Scorpios could take up a creative activity like writing, painting or learing to play the guitar.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):Create a comfortable, supportive environment at home that will benefit the whole family. Sort out differences you are having with other family members. Find your spiritual niche in the world. CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Since, your mind is open to new knowledge, you want to read everything, know everything and think about everything. Upgrade your skills to increase your earning power. Slow down on the road. AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Map out a plan to earn more money. Learn to budget and work with an accounting program. Get organized for tax time. Develop good financial habits that will lead to prosperity down the road. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Happy Birthday Pisces! You could be motivated to take on a self-improvement project. Start a new career that will grow and blossom next year. Pamper yourself. Enjoy a favourite activity or spend a day at a SPA

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LILLIAN WARREN Peacefully, on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Reachview Village Retirement Home in Uxbridge, at age 79. Lillian (nee Herron), beloved wife of the late Gordon Warren (2012). Loved mother of Scott, Roland, Darlene, Gloria and Karen. Private arrangements entrusted to the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985 2171). If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

SHIRLEY WEBB After a short illness on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, at age 77. Shirley (nee Blake), beloved wife of Jack Webb of Buckhorn. Loved mother of Debbie Musseau of Newfoundland, Carolyn and her husband Harold James of Janetville, Larry Musseau of Oshawa, Marilyn and her husband Robert Murray of Brampton, Glenda Seguin of Cornwall, Cliff Musseau (deceased), John Webb and his wife Tara of Cobourg, David Musseau (deceased). Shirley will be missed by her 13 grandchildren, her 16 great grandchildren and her brothers and sisters. A gathering to celebrate her life will be held at the Cavendish Community Centre, 18 Community Complex Drive, RR #1 Buckhorn on Saturday, February 22nd from 2 – 4 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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Our beautiful dog was put to rest Saturday February 15. Gone to play with Bently & Riley, Gabriel, Nicholas, Bruno, Patrick, Jasper, Daisy, Monty, Molly, Beau, Norman, Murphy and many others who will continue to live in our hearts. Special thanks to Dr. Debbie & Dr. Mike and their wonderful staff for their care & compassion. In loving memory of my husband Clem Jeffrey, who passed away February 21, 2013. Always remembered by his family; Daughters; Cathy, Debby and Paula. Grandchildren; Christy, Jeffery, Brad, Darryl and Mark. Great grandchildren; Aubree, Evan, and Matthew. Just a prayer from those who love you, Just a memory ever true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you Sadly missed by Margaret & Family.

CARD OF THANKS GORD AND SUSAN PARKIN wish to express their thanks to family, friends, neighbors, former staff and patients for all your very kind, phone calls, wishes, cards and flowers during the recent medical event. Thank you I would like to thank the Ambulance and Paramedics, Doctors, Nurses and care givers at Lakeridge Health and Toronto Western Hospital for their care in my wife Beverley’s recent stay in hospital. I would also like to thank all the people who supported us with their prayers, flowers and get well cards for Bev, also to everyone who had me for a meal at their home and brought food to help me during this time. Maurice Madill

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A look back at the fumbles of the Academy Awards With the Academy Awards just two weeks away and all talk in Hollywood about those little golden men, I thought we might take a look back and look at some films that won but had no business being named the best of the year. Perhaps they were a popular choice over other more controversial choices, perhaps they won when a split vote happened (common) or they were the flavour of the movie, but they were not the best of the year. They will not be discussed in fifty years, which is the mark of a great film, and though I have no way of knowing if I am right, I go with my gut. So, moving back through the years, here are the f ilms that won Best Picture, but should not have, as there were far more deser ving winners either nominated, or not. 2012 - Argo wins and though a good film, it does not even attempt

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by John Foote to tell the real story of how the American hostages were freed! Well directed by Ben Aff leck with equally strong performances, the film seemed to gain favour when its director was snubbed for an Oscar. Rightful winners could have been Zero Dark Thirty or Lincoln. 2011 - The Artist wins Best Picture. Wow, a gimmick actually swayed the Academy into thinking it was the year’s Best Picture! It had some lovely things in it, Jean Du Jardin’s performance, the score and the cinematography, but Best Picture? Hardly. Not over The Descendants, which also should have won George Clooney his first Best Actor Oscar.

2010 - How does The King’s Speech, a fine film, win Best Picture over The Social Network, a film for the ages? Someone please help me with this because I do not understand. The Social Network was topical, brilliant, and explored how a generation came to exist on the internet. A lovely performance from Colin Firth, but I have forgotten about the film already. 2008 - No, Slumdog Millionaire was not an original film. It was a romance, rather typical, following the tried and true rules set down by Hollywood. Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back. That it happened in India against the backdrop of a game show catapults it to Best Picture? In a year that saw the comic book adaptation become art with The Dark Knight Really? 2005 - Crash? Over Brokeback Mountain? The mind still reels.... 2001 - Ron Howard’s

Apollo 13 should have won Best Picture and Director in 1995, but did not. So the Academy, foolishly, honoured him for A Beautiful Mind over the astounding The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring. Silly then, silly now. 2000 - Gladiator? The best picture of the year was Gladiator? The sand and sandals epic bested Requiem For A Dream, Traffic and Cast Away? Come on folks... 1998 - So the best directed, best shot, best edited and best sounding film Saving Private Ryan loses to Shakespeare In Love? A great film, however flawed, loses to a very good one? 1997 - Titanic wins Best Picture. In the process James Cameron’s film defeats the extraordinary crime noir L.A. Confidential? I know he’s the king of the world and all that, but please.... 1996 - I hate The English Patient, and hate is a strong word for me. I do, I hate it. I remember

watching the film and seeing the cave scene and wanting to scream at the screen, “Die for God’s sakes die so we can all go home!” However I endured. Best for me in ‘96, no question, Trainspotting. 1995 - The look of horror on Meryl Streep’s face when it was announced that Braveheart had won Best Picture says it all. Apollo 13 was robbed. 1987 - I love The Last Emperor, it is a masterful film. However the best of the year it was not. No, that honour should have gone to Steven Spielberg’s war epic Empire of the Sun. 1982 - Thinking itself honourable the Academy honoured Gandhi for Best Picture thinking they were doing something important. Now the film is virtually forgotten, while E.T. - The Extraterrestrial and Tootsie live on, and on, and on. No disrespect meant, but Gandhi plays like an old fashioned Hollywood biography, Gandhi’s Greatest Hits.

1981 - For the opening scene of the runners on the beach to the lovely sound track composed by Vangelis, Chariots of Fire somehow wins Best Picture over Warren Beatty’s masterpiece Reds. I was stunned back then, I have never gotten over it. 1980 - Yes I understand why Ordinary People won Best Picture over Raging Bull, I just cannot fully comprehend it. 1979 - Towering over all releases in ‘79 was Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now. Winning Best Picture was Kramer VS. Kramer ... Explanation? And there are many more. The Greatest Show on Earth wins over High Noon and The Quiet Man in 1952; Around the World in 80 Days wins over The Searchers in 1956; In 1964, My Fair Lady wins over Dr. Strangelove. Oliver! wins over 2001 in 1968...and of course, How Green Was My Valley won over Citizen Kane in 1941.

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