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Remembrance Day in North Durham NORTH DURHAM: Local residents will be honouring the memory and sacrifice of the brave men and women who have served our country on Remembrance Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. In Uxbridge, wreaths will be laid at the Cenotaph, located at the corner of Brock St. and Toronto St. in downtown Uxbridge at 10 a.m. This is open to members of the public, schools and business who would like to lay a wreath in honour of our veterans. Participants in the annual Remembrance Day parade will gather in front of the Uxbridge Music Hall, located at 16 Main St. South at 10:30 a.m., and the parade route will travel north on Main St. to Brock St. where it continues west to the Cenotaph, where the ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. The parade will be lead by the Uxbridge Branch 170 Pipes and Drums and the Uxbridge Legion Colour Guard, as well as veterans, members of the Uxbridge Fire Department, Uxbridge Legion Branch 170 members and the Ladies’s Auxiliary. At the conclusion of the parade, the Legion would like to welcome members of the public to enjoy refreshments at the Uxbridge Legion Branch 170, located at 109 Franklin St. The Port Perry Legion, Branch #419, will host its annual series of Remembrance Day ceremonies across Scugog Township. In Port Perry, a Legion ceremony will start at the Scugog Memorial Public Library, 231 Water St. at 10:15 a.m. After about 15 minutes, a parade group will form and begin its march down Water St. at 10:45 a.m. Upon reaching the Queen St. and Water St. intersection, the parade will march up Queen St., before turning north onto Perry St. and proceed to the cenotaph at the Scugog municipal building, located at 181 Perry St. In front of the cenotaph, a Remembrance Day service will be held at 11 a.m., followed by the laying of wreaths. In Blackstock, there will be an 11 a.m. service taking place at the Blackstock cenotaph - which is located at the intersection of Old Scugog Rd. and Church St. For more information or to volunteer for Legion events, call the Legion at 905-985-8502 (Scugog) or 905-852-5293 (Uxbridge).
TIGERS TAME REBELS: Robert Freckelton leads the charge as the Uxbridge S.S. Senior Boys Rugby 7s team took home the Durham Region championship on Wednesday, Oct. 29 in Uxbridge, downing their rivals from Port Perry H.S. 35-7 in the tournament Finals, giving the Tigers a 3-2 edge in the season series between the North Durham schools. On Thursday, Nov. 6, both schools will take on the best in Ontario at the Provincial Championships, to be played at Bill Crothers S.S. in Unionville. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
Hope Through Hockey headed back to Weagamow DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: The friendship forged between Uxbridge and the remote Northern Ontario First nations community of Weagamow will continue this winter with ‘Hope Through Hockey 2’ and the community is urged to get involved with this project. Over the Christmas holidays last year, Uxbridge expressed its care and friendship for Weagamow by holding a week of hockey clinics with
past and present members of the Uxbridge S.S. Tigers Varsity Boys hockey team for the children in the community, culminating with a community tournament in their newly built arena. “It was an experience that can’t be taught in school, it’s something that you can only completely learn and understand by doing it,” said Josh Lubbock, one of the local young men that took part in the trip last year. “We’re all grateful to the support the Uxbridge community
showed in helping us bring hope to these kids.” The Hope Through Hockey program will be heading back to Weagamow this year and the community is asked for their generous donations of new or gently used hockey equipment for the native children that don’t yet have their own. The team’s goal for this goal is to take another 50 sets of equipment (ie. sticks, helmets, kneepads, shoulder pads, etc.) and another 75 pairs of skates. T U R N TO PAG E 2
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Collections for the Hope Through Hockey trip will be ongoing until Saturday, Nov. 22, at several locations in North Durham, including: PropertyGuys, located at 280 Main St. N, Suite 100, in Uxbridge during regular business hours; Shobrook Gardens, in the front vestibule anytime at 1 Elgin Park Dr., in Uxbridge; Snap Fitness at 15930 Old Simcoe Rd., in Port Perry on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or call 1-877857-2333 for pick-up in Durham Region. When the team set out to Weagamow last year, they were expecting about 45 children and the community helped them col-
lect 80 pairs of skates and enough equipment to outfit 50 children. In Weagamow, there was an overwhelming interest for the program, with 120 young people registering in the first two hours. Many of the children that took part had never skated before, and were able to try on skates and equipment for the very first time. As a result, the Hope Through Hockey team added an additional clinic for the many children in the community who had never skated. And in just a few short hours, many were skating on their own. Over the week, the Uxbridge players became the coaches and had a wonderful time with families and community members watching their children play hockey for the very first time. “Kids were saying that this was the best experience of their lives, and that they wanted us to come back as soon as possible,” Ryan Lavrench said of his experience in Weagamow last year. The Uxbridge Community can help spread Hope Through Hockey in two ways. You may know a business, organization, team or person that could contribute new or gently used hockey equipment (covering all ages and siz-
RIDE ALONG: A young girl from Weagamow gets some help on the ice from Ryan Lavrench during last year’s Hope Through Hockey trip to the remote community in Northern Ontario. Another trip is planned for this year, and the group is seeking donations from the community to assist them in providing equipment to children. STANDARD FILE PHOTO es) by Nov. 22 (in order to transport by ground to Sioux Lookout for flight in before the team arrives). Or through cash or cheque donations made payable to Uxbridge Baptist Church and put in an envelope marked “Hope Through Hockey” and can be mailed to: Uxbridge Baptist Church
“Hope Through Hockey” 231 Brock St. W, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N1 The Tigers wish to thank the community in advance for standing with them in this unique endeavour. If you have any further questions, call Courtney, manager of Tigers hockey at 905-852-2333.
Gimme Shelter Gala on Nov. 15 NORTH DURHAM: The New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog is holding its third annual Gimme Shelter Gala Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Mill Run Golf Club. This is the organization’s flagship fundraising event and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. What better way to kick off the holiday season than enjoying an evening of great food, entertainment and prizes while helping out an important cause in our community? Tickets are $125 each or $900 for a table of 8. Each ticket will receive a $50 tax receipt. You can buy them online at www. animal-shelter.ca or in person at Pet Valu in either Uxbridge or Port Perry. The evening, hosted by Neil Crone, in-
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NORTH DURHAM: More than three years after the tragic death of their daughter, a local couple is carrying on her generous spirit by giving back to less fortunate parts of the world during the holiday season. Scugog Island residents Donna and Wes Mason will be hoping to provide even more hope through the Jackey Mason Memorial Shoebox Drive this year, as part of a charitable drive that sends shoeboxes of gifts to the most destitute parts of the globe. “At age 23, our daughter died in September 2011 in an ATV accident on our property,” Donna told The Standard. “Our grief counsellor suggested doing something to honour her memory, and later one of my coworkers suggested that we carry on with the shoebox drive.” The Masons have now been taking part in Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse for the past seven years, and since 2011, have dedicated their efforts to the memory of their daughter. “When our girls - Jackey and Jennifer - were little, we always packed boxes, so it was a family tradition. Jackey loved children, and packing
these boxes was one of her favourite things,” added Donna. This year, the shoeboxes packed by volunteers will be sent to South and Central America in late-November, and typically contain small toys, school supplies, hygenie items and candy. As well, the boxes are age and gender specific. The Masons have seen the drive grow exponentially since they began doing it, with more growth hopefully on the horizon this year. “It’s really grown exponentially after the first year when we handed out 15 boxes. Last year, we had over 220 go out, and we are aiming for 300 this year,” said Wes. When Donna retired from her job at OPG Darlington earlier this year, she noted that her co-workers at the nuclear power plant were concerned for the future of the endeavour, and have banded together to keep it going. As well, the couple’s church, Hope Christian Reform Church in Prince Albert has embraced the cause this year. “We’ll be having four packing parties in the coming weeks,” said Donna. “It keeps up really busy, and it’s a great kind of busy.” All of the boxes packed through the Jackey Mason Memorial Shoebox
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NORTH DURHAM ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling Bye-bye, October, hello cold and snowy November! Actually, I will be glad when the leaves have all fallen and I can get the yard cleaned up. On a sad note, one of the young men who grew up in Sandford, George Meek, son of Bob and Sally, died last Friday, with his funeral Tuesday from Low and Low. He was only 58. Our deepest sympathies to all the family! Congratulations to Pam and Ed Beach who celebrated their 41st anniversary and to Brenda Moore and Rosemary Mustard who celebrated birthdays last week. As well, to young Chandler Ball who won the golden jersey of his atom hockey team! Glad to report that Marg Hackner is doing well but has undergone a thyroid test. Congratulations also to all those winners in their respective wards in the township and let’s not forget those who gave it their best shot! “Fright Night” at the museum was a success but no more than the talk given on Tuesday evening by two members of PROOf, a group who study paranormal activity. The school house was packed!! On Wednesday, Nov. 5, members of the Uxbridge Legion Pipe Band will talk about their history and demonstrate their prowess, from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission by donation.
Don’t forget “Maud’s Favourite Things” craft show and sale at the historic Leaskdale church this coming Saturday and Sunday. Those who remember Arnold Hodgkins have an opportunity to view hundreds of his painting of World War II. His daughter Carol Smith, who lives at 423 Kenny Ct., in Port Perry, is holding an Open House on Nov. 8 and 9, from noon until 5 p.m. If you have those old photos with people, and a time frame you can’t identify, the speaker at the Uxbridge Genealogy Group, on Thursday, Nov. 20, will help you decipher some of the detail in the process. The meetings are held in the Lower Hall of the Library, starting at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Rick McKinley was guest minister at both churches. Next week, Rev. Diane will be back with us after her 500 mile trek. On Nov. 13, the Zephyr UCW will meet. Sandford’s beef supper is Thursday, Nov. 13., from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $17 for adults, $8 for 6 to 12 and under 6, are free. Help with pies, set up and serving would be greatly appreciated. Mark your calendar! If you took a “Shoe Box” from Mary Blackstock please remember to take it to church Sunday. Nancy will deliver them to Zephyr.
SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. LeSaux-Ball It is with a heavy heart that we recently bid farewell to one of Port Perry’s most well known men, Ray Warren of Ray’s Towing. At some point if you are or were from Port Perry, Ray likely touched your life some how. He is now towing vehicles up in the highways above! Condolences goes out to his family, he will be missed by his brother and many, many nieces and nephews. Call to worship was called by the Rev. Michelle Hofman, a warm and friendly greeting went out to all who attended. We would like to send out our appreciation to Maureen and Oram for providing the refreshments following the service at time for fellowship. There will be a congregational meeting on Sunday, Nov. 9. Looking Ahead: Doug Baird will be leading our Remembrance Day service on Nov 9. Happy Salutations this week goes out to Randy and Elizabeth Freeman on Nov. 5. This week’s Happy Birthday wishes go out to: Codie Williamson on Nov. 1; Myrtle Gimblett on Nov. 2; Leona Charles on Nov. 8, and to Josh Janiga on Nov. 9, and Happy Birthday wishes also go out to everyone who may be celebrating this week. I can be contacted at 905-985-7662 by phone, or whitekwe@hotmail.com by e-mail for submissions to the Scugog Island news.
PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd Please take note of the time change for our Talent Auction on Friday, Nov. 14. The auction will begin at 7:45 p.m. Viewing will begin at 7:15 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. There are get-aways at cottages, dinners, baking, sewing and preserves listed so far. Refreshments will be available provided by the U.C.W. Saturday Nov. 15, is the Annual Bazaar and Live Charity Auction at the Scugog Christian School on Old Simcoe Rd. The bazaar is open from 2 to 5 p.m., with carnival games, vendors, bake sale and a favourite – the International European Cuisine. Zoo to You Animal Exhibition is also back. The Live Charity Auction begins at 6 p.m., with viewing starting at 5:30 p.m. Those wishing to explore the spirituality of music will meet in the Fellowship
room at Prince Albert on Sunday Nov. 16, from 2 to 3 p.m. Come and enjoy music, discussion, refreshments and fellowship. Euchre winners for the past two weeks are Audrey Mahaffy, Aileen Dawson, Owen Gray, Earla Stanfield, Merle St. John and Audrey Adams. Earla Stanfield won the lone hand series with 12 lone hands. This past week winners were Mac Albright, Ilean Pugh, Ethel Smith, Earla Stanfield, Owen Gray and Doreen Bainbridge. Port Perry Fall Auction is on Saturday, Nov. 8, with a silent auction at 11 a.m., a bake table and live auction at 1 p.m. On Sunday, Nov. 9, in the sanctuary at Port Perry United Church, a Remembrance Day Tribute Concert will be held, starting at 3 p.m. A free will offering will be taken up with part of the proceeds going to the Port Perry Cadet Corps.
Saturday, Nov. 8 & Sunday, Nov. 9 Maud’s Favourite Things – Gift Show and Sale, on Saturday from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sunday, from Noon to 3 p.m. The Historic Leaskdale Church becomes a treasure house of beautiful gifts, home furnishings, decorations, confections, handmade accessories, paintings and crafts. Vendors will be on hand with their one-of-a-kind wares. A special “Gift Shop” area is filled with tantalizing items for everyone to appreciate. Visit www. lucymaudmontgomery.ca for more info Saturday, Nov. 8 St. Paul’s Annual Turkey Dinner with All the Trimmings, continuous servings from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $ 15, Children ( 12 and under) $ 10, Preschoolers Free. All welcome. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge. Info - 905-852-7016, www.stpauls-uxbridge.ca and on Facebook. Advance tickets available at the church office or buy at door. Helping to fund outreach projects. - Port Perry United Church holds their 21st Annual Fall Auction. Silent Auction begins at 11 am, with Live Auction to follow at 1 pm, with Neil Bacon serving as guest Auctioneer. A range of items will be available including an 8’ by 8’ custom shed built by Ted Griffen, antiques and collectables, theatre and sporting event tickets, baskets and much more! UCW serving a delicious lunch at 11 am, and don’t foget about the bake table, where the early customers get the best choice. Sunday, Nov. 9 A Remembrance Day Tribute Concert will be held at Port Perry United Church at 3 pm featuring community groups, soloists and Port Perry Cadet
Corps. Admission is free with any donations going to support local charities. Call Tim Griffen and Cathy Pavlik-Griffen 985-9274 for information. * Seagrave United Church Remembrance Day Service at 9:15 a.m. Guest speaker Darlene Hallett and guest’s Lieutenant Syd Bailey and the Port Perry Cadets with drummer’s, piper and flag bearers. Followed by coffee and treats. All are welcome. Monday, Nov. 10 Euchere at Immaculate Conception Church on Scugog St. (Hwy. 7A) in Port Perry at 1 p.m. Please use rear door. Thursday, Nov. 13 Sandford United Church Roast Beef Dinner from 5 pm to 7 pm. at the Sandford Community Hall, 405 Sandford Rd. Tickets are $17.00 for adults, $8.00 for ages 6 to 12, Children 5 and under are free: Continuous Serve - Take-out available. Contact 905-8623684 for more information. Saturday, Nov. 15 Annual Fundraising Bazaar and Public Auction at Scugog Christian School, 14480 Old Simcoe Rd., Prince Albert. Bring the family for an afternoon of fun and games at the Bazaar portion of the day, have a delicious dinner prepared for you by our volunteers, and close the evening by bidding on some great items brought to you by amazing members and businesses of our community! The bazaar starts at 2 pm, followed by the auction at 6 pm. * Sunderland St. Andrew’s United Church is holding a Live & Silent Auction. Silent Auction at 11 am and Live Auction at 2 pm. Back by popular demand, Auctioneer, Bill Brethour. Come and have some fun. Do some Christmas Shopping-there will be something for everyone on your list.
* Christmas Craft & Home Sale at Uxbridge Trinity United Church, from 9 am to 3 pm. Free Admission, Door Prizes, Tea Room and Bake Sale. Wednesday, Nov. 19 African Dinner fundraiser dinner prepared by and in support of the G-Moms of Port Perry at the Villa in Port Perry. Market Place Sales at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets : $25 at Royal LePage on Queen St. and Coldwell Bankers in the Port Perry Food Basics Plaza. Thursday, Nov. 20 Uxbridge Genealogy Group meets in the Lower Hall at the Uxbridge Public Library at 7 p.m. This month’s guest speaker will be giving hints on dating old photographs. Admission $2, 50/50 draw to be held as well. Saturday, Nov. 22 The Uxbridge Curling Club is hosting it’s 5th Annual Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (70 Franklin St. Uxbridge). Enjoy a yummy pancake breakfast before you head out to the Santa Claus parade! Adults $7 and children $5. Sunday, Nov. 23 Cannington Trinity United Church, 50 Laidlaw St N, will host “Yuletide Harmonies” Spaghetti Dinner & Community Concert, with continuously served supper from 5 to 7 pm. Concert featuring local talent begins at 7 pm. Homemade Christmas Cookies sale during supper and after concert. For tickets call 705-432-2194. Saturday, Nov. 29 An Old Fashioned Christmas Concert at the Historic Leaskdale Church, at 7 p.m. Community talent takes the fore in an evening of music, dance, recitation and skits. All the family can join the carol singing and fun, and enjoy a visit from Santa. Visit www.lucymaudmontgomery.ca for more info.
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GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till Congratulations to the newly elected Scugog Township Council, and for our area, Ward 1, Betty Somerville. Also, congrats to Ted Smith who was elected to Regional Council for Brock Township. Halloween passed rather quietly with the rain turning to snow as the night went on. The little ones still did their “trick or treating,” and had great costumes! Visiting with Helen Hadden last Wednesday and Thursday was her friend Ying Zi of Chicago. Sincere sympathy to Carol Higeli, Karl and Maya with the death of Carol’s aunt in Atlanta were they attended the funeral. Saturday night the Hall was full with buyers, donors, and onlookers at a most successful Talent Auction in support of Greenbank United Church. Thanks to all who contributed in every way to this event of “talent” and fun. A Remembrance Day Concert will be held at Greenbank United Church, Sunday evening, (Nov. 9)
at 7 p.m., featuring the Orpheus Symphonietta orchestra. Admission is free, but any donation given will support Greenbank United Church. “Let us Remember together those who have made, and still make, sacrifices for “peace and freedom.” All are welcome. Condolences to the family and friends of the late Cliff Billings of Seagrave who passed away on Nov 1. Also, sympathy to George Fraser of Oshawa with the passing of his wife. On Saturday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m., “The Millwinders” Rockabilly Band will be at Greenbank Hall. Tickets are $20 (cash bar), and may be reserved by calling Adam 905982-0626 or Larry 905-985-3723. Welcoming the Greenbank/ Seagrave congregations (and visitors) to the 118th Anniversary of our United Church were Helen Hadden and Anne St. John. Among the visitors were Bob Hill of Florida, Ron Aldred (Oshawa), John Bruce’s sister Ema, Penny
Sharky’s Aunt Betty – Florida, Mr. Chambers, father of guest speaker Evelyn Chambers. Rev. Paul talked to the children about changes as they grow and outgrow e.g. clothes, toys, some things you give to others to use. Faith in God one can keep, but also share. The story “Something From Nothing” was shared. Bible Jeopardy answers were given by Jaylynne P. and Canyon M., and two new contestants volunteered for next week, which is also 11 a.m. Remembrance Day Service. Special music by the Senior choir, guest trumpeter and our organist was great. A time of fellowship over lunch concluded this special time together. On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the Evening U.C.W. will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the church. All are welcome to attend. To share your news please call me at 905-985-0535 or drop in letter box at 20018 Hwy. 12 by Sunday evening.
BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly A capacity crowd at the Blackstock United Church attended the celebration on life for Dalton Dorrell on Sunday afternoon. The service conducted by Mary Benschop included family remembrances and a beautiful solo by Glenn Larmer. A reception followed the service in the CE Room. On the morning the 127th anniversary of the United Church was celebrated at morning service conducted by guest Rev. Richard Parker who gave a very impressive sermon, “Who Are We?” Next Sunday will be another joint service with Nestleton at Blackstock at 9:45 a.m., in the form of an old time hymn sing. We invite all past and present members of St. John’s Anglican Church to our Sunday, Nov. 9 service at 9:30am. Rev. Canon Charles
Bull will be our guest celebrant. On Saturday, Nov. 8, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., at St. John’s Hall – Karin Dieter is hosting a “Tiding & Joy Artisan” Sale. There will be many Vendors to assist with your Christmas shopping. Time for a treat! We also have a Bake table, and are also accepting non perishable items for the food bank. A speedy recovery is wished for Michael Hoogeveen, who suffered shoulder injuries in a hockey game. He underwent surgery in Sick Kids Hospital. Dave Elliott is progressing well in Oshawa Hospital. Blackstock was represented at District 4 meeting at Minden on Saturday with Brena Jones, Janice Beechey, Dale VanCamp and Joyce Kelly. The fair dates were set for August 28 and 29.
The November Fair Board meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Rec. Centre. On Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m., Bob Almack and Liz Henderson are hosting a travelogue about traveling across Canada on a selfsupported Bike Tour. To obtain tickets for this event please call Kelly Gatchell at 905-986-4017 or Bob at 905-986-5491. Keep in mind the annual Remembrance Day Service at the Rec. Centre at 10:30 a.m. followed by a service at the cenotaph at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11. Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Marian Koppens who also had the most lone hands, Joyce Hawkins, Ken Rohrer, Gerry McArthur, Doreen Sheehey and Joyce Kelly low. The specials were won by Alvin Foster, Muriel Tenant, Kem Rohrer and Audrey Mahaffy.
EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Special Happy Birthday wishes go out to Honey Urich this week. There will be a Pot Luck lunch following church service this Sunday. The UCW will meet at Epsom Church, on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. for dessert. On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the UCW will be going to Reachview to celebrate November birthdays of the residents.
Betty Somerville would like to thank to all who supported her and voted her in for Councillor of Scugog Ward 1 last week. Better health is wished for Jamie Rose, who slipped on some wet leaves around Thanksgiving. He had surgery and now has a cast on his arm. Eileen Carter, Diane Puckrin’s sister’s health is improving. She is scheduled to return to her Florida home on Wednesday morning. Sympathy to the family of Cliff Billings who passed away on Nov. 1. He is resting at Wagg’s with visitation on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. A reception will be held following the service on the Heritage Room of the Funeral Home. Condolences to the family of Eleanor Pastic who succumbed to her injuries on Thursday, Nov. 30, due to a car accident. She was a member of the Port Perry Patchers who have a display of quilts at the Scugog Council for the Arts. Some of Ms. Pastic’s work is included in this display. Many Seagravers attended the Greenbank Talent Auction Saturday evening. Happy Birthday to Marley Cannon, who celebrated on Nov. 2. Greenbank United Church celebrated their 118th Anniversary with guest speaker Evelyn Chambers this past weekend. Evelyn took the congregation down a very enjoyable and interesting history path of the discovery and growth of Greenbank and the Church up to the present. She said there is a season for everything and it is time to celebrate as this time will never happen again with the same people. The only thing that remains the same is our faith and only God has a vision for our future. Rev. Paul told the children’s story of “Something from Nothing,” as to how Joseph started out with a jacket made by his grandfather and through the years as the jacket became worn, made it into a vest, a tie, a handkerchief and a button which was lost, but all was not lost as this created a wonderful story. Two children participated in Bible Jeopardy. The Senior Choir’s Ministry In Music led by music director Stuart Beaudoin was most enjoyable. A lovely luncheon followed prepared by the U.C.W. ladies. Rev. Paul passed out two more Bible Jeopardy questions to the Seagrave people, Don Real and Betty Somerville. Also from our service a week ago we will have Tara Taylor and Barb Martyn, so that makes four. Also, Avery has a bible jeopardy from a couple of week ago. Coming Events: Nov. 5 - Seagrave Turkey Supper There are still tickets for 4:45 and 7:15 p.m. Take outs are available. Nov. 8 - 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Group. All men welcome. Nov. 9 - 9:15 a.m. Remembrance Day Service with guest speaker Darlene Hallett, Rev. Paul telling the children’s story and Port Perry Cadets. Nov. 9 - 7 p.m. at Greenbank United Church. In remembrance of those who make the ultimate sacrifice. Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony # 3 S Beaudoin’s Elegy by Orpheus Symphoniette Director Stuart Beaudoin. No tickets required. Adult donation of $10 is recommended. A reminder to wear your poppies in gratitude of those that lost their lives and those that survived so that we can live in peace. Thanks to those who help with this column. If you have Seagrave news, please contact grammiejean2010@hotmail.com or phone 905-985-9921.
The voice of North Durham
Thursday, November 6, 2014 • 7
SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH
VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Youth Meeting and “HEARTBEAT” after School Program 4pm - 7pm 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
19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, November 9 10 a.m. Morning Service Rev. Michelle Hofman
319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, November 9 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Marco Testa MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m. SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071
LET IT SNOW: Port Perry Hospital Foundation Board Director Diana Chambers (left) and Dana’s Goldsmithing Manager Kerry Turner pose with the snowflake ornaments currently on sale at Dana’s, located at 186 Queen St. in Port Perry for $25, with $5 from every purchase going towards the Foundation. For the past 14 years, Dana’s has been crafting special ornaments in support of the Foundation, and to date has raised $48,450. With only 1,000 snowflakes available, they’re sure to sell out quickly. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
Two dead following rollover UXBRIDGE: Durham Regional Police have called in the Special Investigations Unit after two occupants of a car died near a RIDE spot check in Uxbridge Township last week. According to police, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers were conducting a RIDE spot check in the area of Goodwood Rd. and Front St. in the hamlet of Goodwood, when a blue Honda fled the area at high speed. Officers located the vehicle overturned in a ditch on Wagg Rd. near Conc. 3. One occupant, a male believed to be
in his 20’s, was pronounced at the scene while the other, a 25-year-old Durham Region man, succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. As per legislation, the DRPS called the Special Investigations Unit, who were on scene as of the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 28 conducting their investigation into the fatal crash. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on the web site at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Police auctions are now on-line NORTH DURHAM: The Durham Regional Police Service has partnered with Police Auctions Canada to offer online bidding for various lost or stolen items that have never been claimed. In the past, recovered property has been accumulating in a police warehouse and then sent twice a year to an auction house for sale. The items include bicycles, power tools, clothing, watches, TVs, and other electronics. As per the Ontario Police Services Act, the proceeds go to the Police Services Board, which re-invests funds in com-
munity charities. This new on-line system will be more efficient and should result in more funds being available. It also relieves the police of having to store unclaimed goods for long periods of time. Please visit www.drps.ca and click on the ‘How Do I?’ section to learn more about police auctions, or visit www.policeauctionscanada.com to access the auctions directly. Happy bidding! For more information, please contact Sgt. Debosky of the DRPS Property Bureau at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 4716.
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday November 9, 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome.
(905) 982-2064 or newsongadmin@powergate.ca
PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH
2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) 905-985-8681 www.portperrybaptist.ca Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor Join us for worship this week: SUNDAY SERVICES 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Worship Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all
HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church
Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m. Mid-week programs for youth and adults! 14480 Old Simcoe Rd. (Between 7A and Prince Albert) 905-985-9307 hopechurch@powergate.ca www.hopeforportperry.ca
593 Alma St., Port Perry,
UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com Sunday, November 9 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m. COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS
SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
70 Toronto St. North Uxbridge Father John Duffy Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 9 and 11 a.m. Confessions Saturday 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For Mass through the week call office 905-852-6944
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
(Anglican Church of Canada)
Minister Rev. John Anderson
266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com
Sunday, November 9 Remembrance Day Service 10:00 am Eucharist
Nursery & Sunday School Available
PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES
Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, November 9 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffery St., Prince Albert 11:30am Morning Worship Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com
A PLACE OF HOPE!
And now for some good news
Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766
revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com www.seagrave-church.com
SUNDAY, November 9th
Guest Speaker: Rev. Newton Reed with Rev. Paul (Remembrance Sunday)
Greenbank
(Hwy 12, minutes N. of Pt. Perry)
11 a.m. Service Guest: Kelly Phillips
Seagrave (In the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 1680 Reach Street. 905-985-4441 website: www.emmanuelcc.ca
9:15 am Service Guest: Port Perry Cadets
Everyone is Welcome Sunday School Available during service
To list your church events contact Julie at 905-985-6985
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EDITORIAL They grow not old
Former councillor thankful for voters To the Editor, I am writing to express my thanks to the people who voted for me in Ward 2 as well as to those who joined the electoral process and voted for my opponent, Janna Guido. This was democracy in action. Being your Ward 2 councillor was what I consider to be the best job that I have ever had. It had some challenges, but the rewards were great I would like to wish Janna the best of luck for her term in office. Being a ‘rookie’ councillor, as I was four years ago, has a steep learning curve, but the end results are well worth it. Ward 2 has several important developments (commercial and residential) as well as the associated challenges, coming
up over the next term of council. It will be a busy time I would also like to thank all of the Scugog staff who helped me and worked with me on the many different and complex projects that I became involved with. Their help was invaluable. I could not have done my job without them. They are a great team Thank you again to all who participated in the election. I hope to stay involved in our wonderful community and continue working with all of the good friends and associates that I have made over my time on Council. John Hancock Port Perry
SCUGOG Cpl. A.E. Alldred Pte. W. Belknap Pte. J. Britton Lt. C.T. Bruce Pte. F.H. Clark Pte. W.H. Coulter Pte. J. Dobbin Lt. A.B. Doubt Pte. D. Elliot Pte. B. Ferguson Pte. G. Fines Pte. J. Fox Pte. W. Giebner Cpl. D. Graham Pte. E. Grey Pte. T. Harding Cpl. G.W. Hood Pte. E. Hooey Pte. A. Hubbard Lt. H.F. Ireland Pte. F. Jefferiss Pte. A. Jeffrey Pte. E. Hohnston Pte. F. Johnston Pte. J. Johnston Pte. H. Kiddle Pte. J. Kimberley Pte. M. King Pte. J. Laidlaw Pte. J.L. Leask Pte. R. Martin Pte. R. McGill Pte. R.D. Midgley Pte. W. Midgley Pte. H. Millard Pte. E. Moody Pte. G.E. Moore Pte. A Moughton Pte. A. Mountjoy L/Cpl G. Parrette Pte. L.T. Raines Pte. C. Real Pte. A. Shakleford Cpl. H. Slaughter Lt. R.W. Soper Cpl. W. SPence Pte. J. Steele Pte. A.W. Stone Pte. J. Summers Pte. J. Sumner Pte. R. Swain Pte. A.H. Tarrant Pte. I. Taylor Pte. H. Thomas L/C C. Tibb
Pte. R. Tremeer Pte. R Truss Lt. E.D. Wallace Pte. P.W. Ward Pte. M.J. Watson Pte. H.E. White Pte. J. White Pte. S. White Pte. H.G. Williams Pte. R. Wilson Sgt. J. Wootton P.O. W.M. Aldred Pte. F.A. Andrews F.O. A.S. Armour F.O. R. Carter Pte. L. Davidson Pte. R. Dingman Pte. G. Dodsley F.O. R. Emerson L/Cpl. A. Hall Pte. T.C. Hayden Pte. R.H. Hillgartner Lt. R.S. Hillier F.O. W.W. Hughli F.O. A. Johnston A/B L. Langfeld Pte. W. Leacock F.O. T.W. Leahy F.O. J.G MacMaster Pte. H. Mahaffy Pte. H.H. Mahaffy L/Cpl. T. Meneely Lt. W.S. Miller F.O. G. Mulligan Sgt. M. Spears Pte. D.G. Staple Flt/Sgt. R. VanCamp L.A.C. R. Whiteside Flt/Sgt. W.R. Willard Pte. L. Williams Pte. C. Wilson Pte. C. Woodruff UXBRIDGE J. Geoffrey Apps Oliver Arnold John Alfred Bearden William John Bell Boddy William Harvey Bice Cleveland Booth Fred Brocket Robert F. Brooks Oliver C. Brown M.C. Chapman George V. Clark
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Seniors information forum BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: Seniors and their families are set to be enlightened this Friday, during the Seniors Information Forum, put on by the Scugog Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC). The show is taking place from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 7, inside the Scugog Arena’s Community Hall. “The Seniors Information Forum is all about showcasing the goods and services that are available to seniors and their families,” said Marth Casson of the SAC. “This year we’re featuring more than 40 organizations, and will have displays from all three levels of government, and our local groups and businesses.” According to the SAC, the focus of the forum is to help senior citizens stay self-sufficient and in their homes, with access to the proper support, financial advice and healthcare they need. “We of course target seniors, but the forum also exists to inform those who may be caring for seniors, or seniors who are caring for their own parents,” said Ms. Casson. Topics that will be covered at the event range from seniors sports and activities to medical supplies and Personal Support Workers, and the management of many conditions such as diabetes, depression and alzheimers. Even though every senior in Scugog Township won’t be able to attend the show, the SAC
hopes that the event will spark conversations and ideas - relying on the pilosphy that if one person tells a friend or shares what they learned, the services available will be fully accessible. “The forum really attempts to promote the range of services and goods available locally, in Scugog or Uxbridge,” said Ms. Casson. “Many people still make the trip to Oshawa for medical supplies, but we have great resources right in town.” One of the featured key-note speakers taking the stage will be a representative from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario, giving a talk regarding seniors and driving - including details of the license renewal process, safety while driving, and alternate forms of transportation. “Transportation is a major concern for seniors, as some need their cars to get around and continue to live on their own - but it might not be the safest option,” said Ms. Casson. “We’re hoping to shed some light on things, and keep everyone in Scugog happy, healthy and in their homes.” Door prizes, donated by the supporters of the event, will be drawn throughout the show after attendees fill out a ballot. Call the Seniors Advisory Committee at 905-985-7346, extension 115, or drop by their information desk inside the Scugog Council for the Arts building, 181 Perry St., for more information on the show.
NEWS & OPINION
Thursday, November 6, 2014 • 9
Staying in touch... ERIN O’TOOLE MP
The Family Tax Cut explained After a sad couple of weeks after the tragic events that took place in Ottawa, I am happy to write about some good news for families in Durham. Our government made a pledge several years ago that once the country had weathered the global recession and was returning to balanced budgets, that we would offer significant tax relief for Canadian families with children. We know that seniors on fixed incomes and families with growing children are both sensitive to rising costs, so we have tried to offer some flexibility to these Canadians. Over the last few years we assisted seniors by introducing pension income splitting, increasing the Guaranteed Income Supplement and other benefits. Last week, we unveiled a major package for Canadian families with children with the Family Tax Cut. There are four pillars to this package to ensure that it offers relief to 100 per cent of families with children under 18. First, the Family Tax Cut introduces income splitting for families to help provide more flexibility for parents as they make decisions about how to juggle the challenges inherent in raising children and paying the bills. It will allow families to smooth out their combined tax treatment by permitting the transfer of up to $50,000 of taxable income from one spouse to another in a lower income tax bracket. The benefit from this splitting will be capped at a maximum benefit of $2,000. This makes tax treatment for
families with children more equitable and by capping the benefit we have the fiscal room to do even more. The second pillar of the Family Tax Cut is a major enhancement to the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB). The UCCB is a popular measure introduced by our government that has provided families with $100 per month for each child under the age of six. We are now increasing this benefit to $160 per month, which will provide families with up to $1,920 per year for each child under the age of six. We know that this amount does not cover the costs of childcare, but it is designed to help all families rather than just a few. The Liberals promised a national childcare plan twice a decade ago and delivered nothing. More importantly, a one-size fits all solution from Ottawa does not meet the needs of all families, particularly those in rural or suburban areas like Durham. Some families have a grandparent or neighbour who can help with childcare, others may take advantage of flexible work arrangements, or use a licensed daycare centre. Many families will also decide to have a parent step out of the workforce for a few years or switch to a parttime role to help raise their children. This is why we support the flexibility provided by the UCCB and why we are increasing the monthly payment. The third pillar of the plan is to introduce a new benefit for children over the age of six. Following
The snowball effect When you roll a snowball down a hill, it gradually gains speed and weight. Eventually, a few dozen snowflakes can become a full-scale avalanche, which buries all in its path. This week, I would like to tackle a large and sensitive topic: the ongoing reports and investigation surrounding CBC host Jian Ghomeshi. For those who haven’t been following this story, Jian Ghomeshi, the popular host of ‘Q’ on CBC Radio, took a leave of absence on October 24, which left the news world buzzing with the question ‘Why?’. Two days later, the CBC formally announced that Ghomeshi had been fired due to questionable conduct. To counter his termination, Ghomeshi has launched a $55 million lawsuit against CBC, saying that he was wrongfully fired due to a ‘smear campaign’ by an ex-girlfriend. This brings us up to date, with the court of public opinion strongly influenced by the media in this case. The Toronto Police, Carleton University and the CBC have each announced investigations. First let me state that I will not be forming an opinion on the credulity of the women who have come forward to speak against out against the crimes which Ghomeshi may or may not have committed, for one simple reason. That reason is, I wasn’t there. The first thing you learn in journalism school is to report only first hand and verified facts, and avoid misleading ‘colour’ - this is what we refer to as ethical journalism.
For example, running an anonymously sourced post about ‘Big Ears Teddy’, purely for the shock value might be considered a misstep. It is the role of the media to report facts as they happen, and to always attribute sources. To date, only one woman, actress Lucy DeCoutere has put her name to the accusations - sparking the investigation. Frankly, I find The Toronto Star reckless in running the reports of these other women anonymously. If a source lacks the faith to put their name to a quote, how much faith can you have in the quote? On the forefront of our criminal justice system is the presumption of innocence. While Ghomeshi remains technically innocent until the court renders a guilty verdict, this won’t stop major media sources from jumping on the bandwagon and the slippery slope of incredulity and tabloid journalism. Many have questioned the CBC’s decision to terminate Ghomeshi’s contract, but I feel that CBC is fully within their right and responsibility to conduct an investigation, and suspend an employee, for the safety of others. There is something to be mindful of here, a point to remember and a grain of salt to take with any news stories you read - to reach a conviction, police must gather proper evidence, not just reports, this leaves two ideas riding on the forefront. First, regardless of celebrity status or talent, we are all equal in the eyes of the law, and crimes cannot be given a free pass, no matter how well-liked the criminal is. Second, while people rely on information from the media
discussions with families, we recognized the need and we are expanding the UCCB to provide for a new benefit of up to $720 per year for children ages six through 17. These payments will take effect as of January 2015 and will begin to be reflected in monthly payments to recipients in July 2015. This new 6 to 17 child benefit will pick up when the 0 to 6 benefit ends to provide all families with additional flexibility while their children are in school. Finally, the fourth pillar of the Family Tax Cut is an increase to the deductibility of child care expenses. The Child Care Expense Deduction (CCED) allows child care expenses incurred for employment or education purposes to be deducted from income for tax purposes. We are increasing the CCED by $1,000 for each child aged 7 through 16. This recognizes the rising costs facing families and this benefit is being made refundable to help benefit lower income families. I am proud that our government is keeping its promise to provide tax relief for families. I am even prouder of the fact that we came up with a program designed to ensure that every single family with children under 18 will directly benefit. No two families are the same and no family should be excluded from benefits because of a one-size fits all program from Ottawa.
Up All Knight Shoot First, Ask Later DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard @darrylknight
on a daily basis, the justice system does not. Even the most airtight investigative journalism pieces cannot be admitted into a courtroom. When an investigation has numerous reports and complainants, they are often grouped together and looked at as a whole - rather than several individual cases. This is an important part of justice, and tells us that the whole story is greater than its individual parts. If we’re not careful, this policy can become a doubleedged blade, and can turn into a medieval witch-hunt if evidence is not carefully checked - suddenly people forget to form their own opinions, and go only by what they read. Ghomeshi may be a terrifying sadist who needs to be locked up, and those women may be bravely telling the truth. But, as far as we know, he could just as easily be suffering under a smear campaign having committed no crime but living alternatively and jilting an ex-girlfriend. The fact is, only a handful of people know the truth - and you can’t hang someone on speculation. Not in the Canada I know and love, with due process and justice for all parties. As we consider the snowball effect, let’s hope that big media jumps out of the way before it’s overtaken.
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The art of war - the life and times of Arnold Hodgkins BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: During the height of the Second World War, as gun shots and the life-taking explosions of bombs rang through the air, soldiers of all countries and creeds fought amongst trenches and bombed out buildings in the European theatre of war. Many of the brave young men who crossed the channel did not make it home, and those that did were left wounded in both body and soul. World War II carved deep scars in the body and soul of Arnold Hodgkins, and death was always near to the young Canadian field medic. Still, the not-yet 30-year-old soldier pushed on through the battlefields, driven by a passion for life. One fateful evening, during an air raid, Arnold put down his rifle and began sketching the horrors of the conflict, battle and blood-shed as they transpired around him. The sketch, which depicts strong men fleeing from German bombers illuminated by search lights and flames - carries an impressive amount of emotion. A renaissance man and artist by trade, Arnold did not join the war effort to take life, but to preserve it as best as he could - either by mending wounds with bandages and stitches, or by capturing memories with paint and pen. At the end of the journey, his art would be one of the primary sources of joy and healing for the young man. Whether writing poems and memoirs in small journals, or sketching scenes on found scraps of paper - Arnold strived to fulfill his goal of relaying the things he witnessed to those back home. Part of him recorded the sights for his own mind, and part him hoped to bring home a time capsule of the men and women he lived his life with. Many of the paintings and sketches have never been viewed publicly, but thanks to Carol Jean Hodgkins-Smith, Arnold’s daughter, they will be on display this weekend on Nov. 8 and 9, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. inside her home at 423 Kenny Ct. in Port Perry. Carol has kept more than 100 of her late father’s creations inside her home, as a record of the talented artist and compassionate man who she called Dad.
“It’s Remembrance Day, and I think it’s finally time to share my Dad’s art work with the rest of the world,” said Carol. “Most of the work is in beautiful condition, and they hold important memories of our Veterans.” During his five years in the Medical Corps, Arnold was always within reach of a sketch pad and his series of journals - producing a variety of scenes, with an even greater variety of materials, whatever he could get a hold of.
While many of the intricate sketches and pastels were created during short rests from action on the front-line, or while stationed inside medical tents hoping his patients would pull through - most of the paintings were created back home, recreations of the images recorded in Europe. After being wounded by shell shrapnel during the Moro River Crossing in the Italian theatre in 1943, Arnold spent several months recovering in a hospital bed, with pieces of the bomb lodged in his leg, shoulder and head. Given time to draw, but no materials, Arnold convinced one of his nurses to walk several miles and scavenge some coloured pencils - a debt he repaid with an emotive portrait of the woman who saved his life. A man in a hurry, Arnold was constantly spread in many directions and rarely settled down. Carol fondly remembers him having multiple paintings on the go at one time - when he grew frustrated with waiting for the paint to dry, he would step to the next easel and resume. When Arnold returned home after the war, he was greeted by his wife Iola, and five-year-old son Gary Hodgkins, who had been only a baby when he left. The peace in Canada was an entirely different world than the one he had become used to, and it only fueled his passion to create. While his talents lay in music, writing, poetry and visual art - Arnold chose painting and drawing to focus on, and enrolled in the Ontario College of Art in 1945. After flying through a four-year course in only three years, Carol Jean Hodgkins was born to the family in 1938, the same year that Arnold graduated with the OCA’s Medal for Proficiency in Drawing. Artistic pursuit had become Arnold’s primary focus in life, aside from his beloved family. “After he returned home, it took Dad several years before he could laugh again,” remarked Carol. “Whenever he tried, a horrible choking sound came out instead - but I think that the art is what helped him finally express the things he saw and felt. He learned how to be happy again, and would often use my mother or I as models.” T U R N TO PAG E 1 2
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While shell-shock or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a well-known and recognized psychological affect on military personal these days, many returning soldiers were simply thought of as scarred men, and left to heal through their own devices. Creating images and stories of the men he fought beside or treated became Arnold’s refuge from his stress. No matter the medium, style or subject of his work, Arnold decided he had to create masterfully - therefore, he would practice and practice until he became in expert in nearly every art form imaginable. From a young age, Arnold had a Midas touch with the arts. From humble beginnings, Arnold was born on March 1, 1911 in Silverdale, Ontario. His father, Benjamin Hodgkins, was a poor farmer but a good father - Arnold’s mother, Frances, passed away shortly after
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but fondly encouraged Arnold’s art, often catching him crafting small sculptures from the clay leaden soil in their yard. Ate age 14, Arnold’s father fell ill and suffered from a broken heart after the loss of his wife and daughter, and became bedridden. Arnold took up the piano, and would play scores for hours on end in hopes that the music would soothe his father’s pain. After nursing and single-handedly supporting his father for the last four years of Benjamin’s life, Arnold struck out on his own at age 18 and worked numerous difficult and dirty jobs, while creating music and art in his free-time. After returning home from war, Arnold struggled to regain the freespirited life of his younger years. “Dad had always dreamt of living peacefully, tucked away in a valley far out in the country,” said Carol.
“His valley had to have a stream running through it, and the home had to be built into the hillside - after I was born, he spent many years designing and building Deerfoot with some of his artist friends.” The five-acre valley plot in Leaskdale would become home to Deerfoot Gallery - the home and playground of the Hodgkins family from the early 1960s onward. During the summers, its’ long and winding trail was a pilgrimage for aspiring art students, who would study closely under Arnold and often purchase his creations. Gary Hodgkins, Arnold’s elder son, began to work alongside his father and developed his own interest and talent in painting. “During the late 60s and early 70s, the summer classes really gave Dad and Gary a chance to not only teach, but to learn from other contemporaries - Dad’s style became heavily
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The Port Perry MoJacks extended their winning streak to three games, with victories over Clarington and Georgina over this past weekend. The games had little in common, as the MoJacks worked overtime for a 5-4 win in Bowmanville on Halloween night before rolling over the Ice by a score of 10-2 on Sunday, Nov. 2 at Scugog Arena. Lucas Clark, Kyle Schweda, Eric MacDonald and Jeff St. Pierre contributing goals for Port Perry in regulation against the Eagles, with former MoJack Brodie Myers registering a hat trick for Clarington. Clark would end the game just over two minutes into the extra frame with his second of the night. Blake Shaw earned his seventh win of the season between the pipes for the MoJacks. On Sunday, Nov. 2, the MoJacks returned home to Scugog Arena, and newly acquired Alex Carnevale made an immediate impact with the team, scoring a hat trick and adding an assist in his MoJacks’ debut. The 19-year-old Beaverton native spent the past three seasons toiling in the Ontario Hockey League with the Belleville Bulls and Sarnia Sting after being drafted 47th overall by the Bulls in 2011. The 5’11” 163 lb. winger finished last season with the Tier II Junior ‘A’ Wellington Dukes. “Alex made a life decision that he wanted to continue playing competitive hockey, and he knew some guys on our team so it was a natural fit,” MoJacks Head Coach Clair Cornish told The Standard. “We hope he can bring a next-level mentality to our club, and show what it take to play at a higher level and contribute in a variety of ways to our team. Not just scoring goals, but also
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Uxbridge Bruins forward Dylan Locke fights for space in front of the North Kawartha Knights’ net during the Bruins’ 5-1 win at home on Friday, Oct. 31. DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard being a leader in our dressing room.” Carnevale netted the first two goals of the game against Georgina, with Todd McNair chipping in a single as the MoJacks took a 3-0 lead after 20 minutes of play. The MoJacks’ offence continued to roll in the second, with Carnevale rounding out his hat, with singles from Clark, Steve Sampson and Graham Lamers rounding out the scoring as the home side took a commanding 7-0 lead through two periods of play. Kyle Powell gave Port Perry an 8-0 lead before former MoJack Brandon Basler broke up Jeff Julien’s shutout bid. Powerplay goals from Clark and Evan Wasylyk rounded out the scoring for Port Perry, while Sunderland’s Derek Risebrough scored late for the Ice, as they were melted by the MoJacks.
Bruins dethrone Knights The Uxbridge Bruins earned a weekend split, as they downed the North Kawartha Knights by a score of 5-1 in Uxbridge on Friday, Oct. 31, before falling 4-2 to Little Britain in Sunderland on Saturday night. The Bruins sought to strike fear in the opposition on Halloween night, as they hosted the expansion Knights for the first time at Uxrena, and dominated play throughout the first period, with Daryl Thomson putting the Bruins ahead 1-0 late in the first period, assisted by Alex Williamson and Jordan Nesbitt. Less than two minutes into the second period, Marco Mastrangelo put the Bruins ahead by two when he powered into
the zone and slammed the puck past the Knights’ netminder. Almost five minutes later, Bruins goalie Branden Francey used a perfectlytimed poke check to thwart a penalty shot attempt by Knights forward Cameron Medland. After the penalty shot attempt, the game opened up, with great scoring chances at both ends of the ice. However, Francey and his North Kawartha counterpart, Brenton McKenzie Crowe made several sensational saves to thwart those opportunities. With just over five minutes to play in the second, Thomson netted his second of the evening to open a 3-0 lead through forty minutes of play. T U R N TO PAG E 1 5
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Francey’s shutout bid was broken up just 33 seconds into the third period when a deflection by Tanner Hamilton eluded him, drawing the Knights back to within two goals. However, goals from Alex Siblock and Tyson Eastgate would put the game out of reach, as the Bruins rolled to a 5-1 victory. Following the game, Bruins Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson had praise for the newest edition to the COJHL. “North Kawartha played like two different teams from the first time we played them. That wasn’t the same team we saw in Apsley, and they came at us hard when given opportunities,” Hodgkinson said. “Likewise, we were able to capitalize on our own opportunities, which you have to do in this league this year because every team is tough, this wasn’t a 5-1 hockey game by any means.” The following night,
the action shifted to Sunderland for a meeting between the Bruins and Little Britain Merchants. The neutral site game was needed due to a conflict at Little Britain Arena, and the community came out in droves with 220 patrons attending the game. A shorthanded goal from Brett Doble opened the scoring, followed less than two minutes later by an even strength strike
from Terry Snoddon as the Merchants took a 2-0 lead into the second period. Mastrangelo would bring the Bruins to within a goal almost nine minutes into the second, assisted by Siblock and Jarett Smith, but the Merchants would strike back with goals from Jesse Craig and the second of the night from Snoddon to take a 4-1 lead. An unassisted powerplay goal from Aiden
Reilly in the third period rounded out the scoring as the Merchants bagged up a 4-2 win. Loose Pucks: - The Lakefield Chiefs visit Uxbridge on Friday, Nov. 7, for a 7:45 p.m. match-up, and the following night, the Bruins will hit the road for a Saturday night encounter with the North Kawartha Knights in Apsley at 7:20 p.m. - One winning streak will be broken on Satur-
day, Nov. 8 in Little Britain when the MoJacks winners of three-in-a-row - meet up with the Merchants, who are currently riding a five-game winning streak at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Nov. 9, the North Kawartha Knights ride into Scugog Arena for a 2:25 p.m. tilt. - There will be special Remembrance Day ceremonies prior to both games this weekend in North Durham.
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AT REST EDWARD “ED” ARMSTRONG
Peacefully at the age of 74, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014. Beloved father of Jill (Robert) Kennedy of Port Perry and Jodi (Fernando) Bautista of Brampton. Loving Pop of Grace (& Darcy), Martha, Abram, Caleb and Dominic. Also survived by Adele Armstrong of Cambridge, the mother of his children. Predeceased by his parents, Ned and Amy, and his sisters, Phyllis and Kay. Formerly of Mississauga, Uxbridge and Ottawa, Ed graduated from Ryerson in ‘62, and worked as a business executive in the roofing industry for Tremco, Carlisle SynTec Systems and Convoy Supply. He was a musically-gifted singer/songwriter who played the guitar and piano, and loved to share his music. We are sincerely grateful to the nurses and PSW’s in Dymond Way at CNH Port Perry for their care and compassion. A service to celebrate the life of Ed Armstrong, will be held at St. John’s Presbyterian Church (319 Queen St. Port Perry) on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning at noon. Reverend Dr. Robert Kennedy officiating. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Navan, at a later date. If desired memorial donations maybe made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME”McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region or St. John’s Presbyterian Church. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
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After a short illness, on Sunday, November 2, 2014, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 83. Mavis lived in Port Perry and Blackstock for many years. Friends will be received at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985 2171) on Friday, November 7th from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Reverend Elaine Hall officiating, followed by a reception in the Heritage Room of the Funeral Home. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
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D’AMICO, GEORGE; After a lengthy battle, on October 27, 2014 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Antonetta. Loving father to Marisa (Alfred), Linda (Richard), and Jason (Julia). Dear Grandfather to Erik, Nicole, Cody, Shelby, and Olivia. He will be dearly missed by his brothers Dominic (late Nella), Gabriel (Rosa), Enrico (Romilda), Quindino (Lina), and his late sister Matilda. George will be missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family, many snooker friends, and his dear furry friend Fernando. Family and friends may visit at DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street North, Markham (905) 294-2030 on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 9-11am with a Service in the Chapel to follow. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lung Association, OSPCA, Humane Society, Canadian Cancer Society. For further information or to leave an online condolence please go to www.dixongarland.com DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME
CARD OF THANKS CLIFFORD ORVAL BILLINGS Peacefully, on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 93. Cliff Billings of Seagrave, beloved husband of the late Monica (nee Flontek). Loving father of Greg Billings of Peterborough, Brenda Graham-Kolodzik and her husband John Kolodzik of Toronto, Dale Billings of Oshawa, Teresa and her husband the late Don Trick of Port Perry, and Allen Billings of Caesarea. Loved Papa of Angie, Ryan, Sterling, Gentry, Tyrell, Gage, Jessica, and Kirstin. He will be remembered by his great grandchildren. Dear brother of Linda McCrae of Bobcaygeon. He will be missed by his friend and neighbour Don Beacock. The family of Cliff Billings will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985 2171) on Wednesday, November 5th from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to Celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Reverend Dr. John Sullivan officiating, followed by a reception in the Heritage Room of the Funeral Home. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
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A heartfelt Thank You to family and friends for all of their support during Earle Geer’s illness and his recent passing. Special thanks to the following people: his personal support workers; his care team on 5C and the dialysis team at Lakeridge Health Oshawa; Dr. Smith for all of his years of caring for Earle and his final days in palliative care; the staff at Lakeridge Health Port Perry; Port Perry Legion 419 for their service during visitation and the Oddfellows and Rebekahs for their part in the funeral service; Rev. Don Wilmer for all his visits to Earle and the beautiful funeral service at which he officiated; the Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Rebekah Lodge for the wonderful lunch provided after the funeral service; and Mark and Miles at Wagg Funeral Home for their compassionate assistance at a difficult time. Audrey Geer, Brenda & Gary Manns and family
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McKnight rink takes silver at Provincial Club Championship ROB STEELE Special to The Standard
Sue McKnight skipped her Port Perry’s womens team to a Provincial Final at the Travelers Curling Club Championships last weekend in Cornwall. Her team of Jennifer McKnight, Marg McKnight, and Renee Cox earned the opportunity to represent the club at this championship based on their finish in the Deloitte Super League last season. The team won their qualifier playdown two weeks ago in Lindsay. Ten women’s team from across the province qualified, with teams split into two pools of five. In their preliminary games, Team McKnight went unbeaten with a 4-0 record defeating the club champion teams from Kincardine, Richmond (Ottawa), Kitchener-Waterloo Granite, and Leaside. Their record put them top of their pool and a spot in Sunday’s semi-finals against Amie Shackleton from Ilderton. Leading 3-2 at the midway point of the game, McKnight would ride deuces in the fifth and seventh ends to cruise to a 7-3 victory earning her squad a birth in the finals. With Cogeco Television covering the game, a provincial championship and a trip to Halifax to represent Ontario in the Nationals on the line, McKnight was in tough against the Kerry Lackie team from Westmount Curling Club in Kitchener. It was a battle of top teams as Team Lackie was also unbeaten all weekend. Unfortunately for Team McKnight, the last game didn’t turn out the way they would have liked. Lackie would steal a single in the first and then two in the third to jump out to a 3-0 lead. Unable to generate more than the singles, Lackie would end up winning the battle 5-3. A heart-breaking defeat for the team after such a great weekend of curling. On the men’s side, competing out of the York Curling Club in Newmarket, skip Mike Aprile was also in the finals. His team included Uxbridge residents Brad Roberts, Stewart Bond, and Chris Smith. This team also played in the Port Perry fall league as a tune-up for this event. Aprile finished the round-robin with a 3-1 record and won their semi-finals match in convincing fashion 7-1 over Brent Gray from Kitchener-Waterloo Granite. In the final, Aprile was in control with a 6-3 lead af-
ter five ends over Michael Hull from Cataraqui. However, Hull would score two in the sixth and steal two in the seventh to take the one point lead. Aprile would get his single in the eighth to force extras, but Hull would prevail scoring the single with hammer in the ninth. Congratulations to both teams on great performances at Provincials. Banner Presentation for Team McKnights Ontario Curling Association’s Director of Finance Bill Rourke made a special trip to present the Uxbridge Curling Club with their 2014 Womens Tankard Provincial Banner. This unique competition is a two-team event, where two games are played simultaneously, with cumulative scores determining the winner. This past April, Susan McKnight skipped her team of Jennifer McKnight, Karen Rowsell, and Jenny Whetham while Marg McKnight skipped Joanne Curtis, Cindy McKnight and Andrea Bell. Marg called the game but it was daughter Cindy who threw last stones. This is the second time the McKnight family has won this Provincial Championship with their first time being in 2011. Congratulations ladies on this great accomplishment. The Pub Leads Deloitte Super League After three weeks of league play, The Pub’s Willie Beaton skipped his team to the only unbeaten team remaining. His team of Rob Thompson, Ron Parish, and Martin Buschbeck improved to 3-0 this past week with a convincing win over my Last Rock Curling team. Don Beaton’s Gus Brown team were handed their first loss last week by South Scugog Auto Sales’ Glenn Evans who won 7-5 in a thrilling extra ends victory for their first win of the season. Five teams remain close with 2-1 records. Curling continues every Thursday at the Port Perry Curling Club. Poinsettia Orders Due The Port Perry Curling Club’s annual poinsettia fundraiser is well underway. Orders are due in only a few weeks so make sure to get your festive plants for December delivery. Contact the Port Perry curling club or league rep to place an order. The Iceman is Now a Councillor Congratulations to Port Perry Icemaker Mike Parliament, the newly elected Councillor of Ward 3 in Brock Township.
Nov. 15 is Hockey Day in Port Perry Port Perry Minor Hockey will be playing host to Scotiabank Hockey Day in Port Perry celebrations later this month. Throughout the day on Saturday, Nov. 15, several minor hockey games will be taking place at Scugog Arena on Pad 1 and 2, including our house league and representative divisions. Port Perry Minor Hockey will host Napanee Minor Hockey for most of the representative age groups. Please visit www.portperryminorhockey.ca for event information and ice schedules for our house league and representative divisions, including, but not limited to: Tyke 7, Novice A, Minor Atom A, Major Atom A, Minor Peewee A, Major Peewee A, Peewee AE, Minor Bantam A, Major Bantam A, Bantam AE, Minor Midget A, and Major Midget A. Port Perry Minor Hockey will also be holding a bake sale, silent auction and raffle as fundraising initiatives along with activities for kids and face painting. If you would like to make a donation to the silent auction, or become a volunteer, please e-mail sponsors@portperryminorhockey.ca. Share your photos throughout the day by posting them to Facebook.com/PortPerryPreds or tweet them to @PortPerryPreds with hashtag #HockeyDayPortPerry.
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CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Here are the Caesarea – Nestleton Euchre results for the month of October: Oct. 2: 1st - H Crawford, 2nd - B Crawford, 3rd - L Carder, 4th - E Nelson, 5th (tie) - E Bailey & G Crawford; Most Lone Hands - H Crawford; Low Score - M Cayer.We had 10 tables plus 2 extras for a total of 42 people Oct/ 9: 1st - J Attfield, 2nd - H Cayer, 3rd - G Crawford, 4th - D Norton, 5th - M Ayling; Most Lone Hands - J Attfield; Low Score - M Suggitt. We had 12 full tables for a total of 48 people. Oct. 16: 1st - K Mitchell, 2nd - D Sheehey, 3rd - W Mitchell, 4th (tie) - A Manns & A Foster, 5th (tie) - J Slemon & J Attfield; Most Lone Hands - W Mitchell; & Low Score - E Bailey. We had 11 full tables for a total of 44 people.
Oct. 23: 1st - K Rohrer, 2nd - H Cayer, 3rd - G McArthur, 4th - E Bailey, 5th - K Mitchell; Most Lone Hands - K Rohrer; & Low Score - R Stephenson. We had 11 full tables plus 3 extras for a total of 47 people. Oct. 30: 1st - J Bradbury, 2nd - E Nelson, 3rd - R Harrison, 4th - L Zych, 5th - H Krieg; Most Lone Hands - M Cayer; Low Score (tie) - G Crawford & E Kushner. We had 11 full tables for a total of 44 people. And that’s all she wrote for October. Watch here for the November scores in one month’s time. Meanwhile, you would be most welcome to join us any Thursday at 7:30 p.m., at the Nestleton Hall on Hwy. 7A for a great night of cards. Hope to see you soon.
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The Sunderland St. Andrew United Church annual turkey dinner was a huge success and everyone came away well pleased and well fed. Many thanks to so many volunteers who guaranteed a great meal. In our village, it is the volunteers who make every occasion so lovely. This coming Tuesday, Nov. 11, is Remembrance Day, and many of us will gather at our Royal Canadian Legion and then walk to the Cenotaph at 11 a.m. for the laying of the wreaths. There is always a large turnout and this year will be even larger, given recent events in Ottawa and Quebec. We come away even more
proud of our soldiers on this day. Coming right up is St. Andrew’s Silent and Live Auction. Friday, Nov. 14 is the silent part, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 15, the Live Auction begins at 2 p.m. This is a grand opportunity to do some Christmas shopping and you will be amazed at the selection. Some examples of prizes available are: a cottage for a week, a golf foursome, a dinner for six, an escorted day of shopping, a sleigh ride with gorgeous Belgian horses. There will be some gorgeous art and quilted items and there is sure to be some baking as well. See you there.
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Port Perry Artists’ Association unveils Autumn Art Festival
The Port Perry Artists’ Association recently took part in a workshop, conducted by an out-of-town artist, in preperation for their show at the Port Perry SUBMITTED PHOTO Scout Hall, on Nov. 8 and Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: Get ready to see the latest and greatest
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Autum Art Festival! Taking place on Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday,
Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. , the show will see a gallery, refreshments and artist demonstrations inside the Scout Hall, located at 15585 Simcoe St. North, Port Perry. According to Karen Fox of the PPAA, 21 local visual artists will showcase their work, featuring mediums such as watercolour, oil, acrylic and pen and ink drawing. “Following the tradition of the Impressionists, our group has a strong following in the ‘En Plein Air’ or ‘In the Open Air’ style of painting,” said Ms. Fox. “Visitors to the show will also see many artists creating work among the aisles and doing live demonstrations - it’s very exciting.”
Cadets take part in Remembrance Day concert BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: The Port Perry United Church will host an exceptional concert this Sunday, Nov. 9, in honour of the nation’s troops on Remembrance Day. Beginning at 3 p.m., the show will feature performances by many local performers and musical groups. According to Tim Griffen, who is helping to organize the show, “The Remembrance Day Tribute is something we try to do as often as we can, it’s important for us to bring the community together and honour the men and women who fought for our freedom.” The Port Perry United Church’s Senior and Junior Choirs will be joined on-stage by the Port Perry Children’s Choir, and local performers Cathy
Pavlik-Griffen and Hayden Kerry. The Port Perry #41 Army Cadets will act as honour guard for the show, and will provide a special performance by their Pipe and Drums Band. Tickets will be available at the door, in exchange for a goodwill offering, which will be split between the P.P.U.C. Building Fund, and the #41 Port Perry Cadets - the P.P.U.C. plans to put their share of the money towards a new roof over the rear of the building, which is located at 294 Queen St., at the corner of Simcoe St. Each group will perform a few songs each, varying from war songs to poems and dramatic readings - for a total concert length of two hours. For more information, call the Port Perry United Church at 905-985-2801.
Other demonstrations taking place this weekend include landscapes done in oil paint, and a pastel artist who will create portraits of patrons at the show. “The show will be all weekend long and the artists are available to talk while they work, so people will be able to watch the creative process in action,” said Ms. Fox. “I had a little girl
run up to me at last year’s show and shout,’You are a real artist!’ It’s exciting to see how work gets from canvas or paper to inside a frame.” For further information about the PPAA or their Autumn Art Festival, please phone Karen Fox at 905-213-3729. Admission to the art show is free, and refresments and door prizes will also be available.
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Rockabilly group arriving in Greenbank SCUGOG: Rockabilly band The Millwinders will be playing a special show presented by the Greenbank Hall on Saturday, Nov. 22, with special guest Ginger St. James. The event is being held at the Greenbank Hall, and doors open at 8 p.m., with the show getting underway at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 (cash bar) and include light snacks, theya re currently available at Trading Post Quality Foods, on Simcoe St., just north of Port Perry, Star Records in Oshawa, or by calling Adam at 905-982-0626 or Larry at 905-985-3723.
The Millwinders have been together since 2009, and this quartet has been making a name for themselves, entertaining crowds with their traditional rockabilly, and R&B infused sound. Their strong debut album “Ladies and Gentlemen”, The Millwinders”, has sent them performing around the continent at major Rockabilly and Blues festivals including the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender twice. With all four members handling vocal duties, the strength of “The Millwinders” truly is in the sum of it’s parts.”
With her sultry and powerful voice, her sassy and commanding stage presence, and a repertoire that blends country, rock n’ roll and blues, Ginger St. James packs a lot of entertainment into her petite frame. Following the tradition of country songbirds like Loretta Lynn and Wanda Jackson, Ginger writes and sings music from real experience; growing up on the family farm, being broke, having fun and love gone wrong. A born entertainer, St. James captivates audiences everywhere she roams.
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Reg. $399
SALE
597
$
Reg. $899
Ipod Docks , Portable Speakers, Bluetooth Wireless
ALL UP TO
70% OFF
60” Panasonic Smart TV
70” SONY Smart 3D TV
Built In WiFi 240
Built In WiFi 240
SALE
1297
$
Reg. $1699
Car Audio Amps, Subs, Head Units
SALE
2297
$
Reg. $2999
TV Wall Mounts 32”-65”
Door Crasher
37
$
ALL UP TO
60% OFF
ALL MOUNTS & STANDS ON SALE
905-852-3855 • 5 Brock St. W., Uxbridge
Monday-Wednesday 10-6 • Thursday 10-7 • Friday 10-8 • Saturday 10-6