The Standard Newspaper December 19th, 2013

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013

Vol. 10 No. 51

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Uxbridge eyes long-term funds for roads, fleet DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

SANTA’S ON THE FARM: Miley tells Santa just what she wants for Christmas this year, at the Windreach Farm’s Holly Jolly Jubilee. Many attended the event on December 14, which featured petting zoos and delicious food. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

War Memorial Library back on the market BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

SCUGOG: Since the Grenadier moved on to Montreal, the former War Memorial Library located at 269 Queen Street has been sitting vacant, waiting for someone to make use of the historic stone building. Recent developments have put the stoic symbol of downtown Port Perry up for grabs once again, ready for the highest bidder.

On December 16, Scugog Township council spoke to the matter of the building at its final council meeting of 2013. It was decided to place the building up for lease or sale, with a purchase price of $514,000, or with a lease of $2,800 per month to a single tenant.

After rejecting the single offer received when the building was put on the block earlier this year, council directed township staff to retain a local real estate ser-

vice for the purposes of marketing the structure.

Once four local real estate firms made bids on the library’s contract earlier this month, township staff chose to go with the agent who offered the highest reasonable sale price and lowest commission, in order to maximize profit and expedite the listing and selling process.

Chuck Willes of Coldwell Banker R.M.R. Real Estate Brokerage was given the contract. This is due to the fact that he offered the lowest commission, at three per cent, if his services were used to both list and sell the historical landmark. The buyer of the building will have to deal with one catch: namely, the pathway that currently runs from east to west at the rear of the building. An estimated cost of $5,000 would be required to relocate the sidewalk and allow room for parking.

UXBRIDGE: During recent discussions surrounding the 2014 municipal budget, a pair of longterm funding proposals have been brought forward to deal with the upkeep of township roads and replacement of the fire department’s vehicle fleet.

A joint report from Public Works Director Ben Kester and Treasurer Al Schultz outlined the specifics of an asset management strategy for maintaining township roadways.

If eventually passed by council, the proposal would see the township impose a one per cent levy beginning in next year, and increasing by one per cent each year until at least 2018 for capital maintenance projects.

During the budget discussions, Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor motioned that the one per cent increase for next year - roughly $80,000 to $90,000 be put into a reserve fund earmarked for roads projects.

Deputy Treasurer Donna Condon added that a roads reserve fund does not presently exist.

“The sooner you put it in, the better off you’ll be,” commented Mr. Kester.

Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet questioned the move, as it would see projects deferred in favour of establishing the reserve fund for roads.

“I understand what we’re trying to do here, but are you robbing Peter to pay Paul? If you’ve identified a road that needs work, it doesn’t make sense to pull money back out of the budget,” said Councillor Highet.

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Thurs., December 19, 2013 Christmas Camp for children age 3 to 12 - Camp runs December 30th, January 2nd & 3rd.Registration now open - visit www.scugog.ca for details.

MEETINGS, PROCLAMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Council / Committee Meeting Schedule January 13th

•General Purpose & Administration Meeting – 1:30 p.m.

January 20th

•Council Meeting – 6:30 p.m.

2014 Township of Scugog Budget Schedule

January 13th •2014 Draft Departmental Capital and Operating Budgets to the General Purpose & Administration Meeting January 27th •2014 Draft Budget and Business Plan to the General Purpose & Administration Committee Meeting February 12th •Township of Scugog 2014 Draft Budget Open House from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Scugog Memorial Public Library March 3rd •Township of Scugog 2014 Final Budget to the General Purpose & Administration Meeting and subsequently to the Special Council meeting (6:30 p.m.) that evening The meetings noted above are open to the public and will be held at the Municipal Office (181 Perry St., Port Perry) unless noted differently.

BID OPPORTUNITIES Contract No. Q2013-06 – Supply and Delivery of Hanging Baskets and Assorted Flowers within the Township of Scugog Complete Contract Documents are available for pick-up at the Municipal Office located at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry during regular business hours for a non-refundable fee of $56.50.

Sealed tenders, clearly marked as to contents, will be received by the Township Clerk until 2:00 p.m. (local time) on Friday, December 20, 2013. To obtain the Contract Documents, please contact the Public Works and Park Department at 905-985-7346 ext. 112.

Bid Opportunity: For the Interior Accessibility Alterations at the Blackstock Recreation Complex, 3440 Church St., Blackstock

Specifications and Tender Forms will be available at the Municipal Office located at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry beginning Thursday, December 5th during regular business hours.

Further information including tender forms, drawings and specifications please contact the undersigned.

Sealed tenders, clearly marked as to contents, will be received at the Office of the Clerk, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry, no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday December 23, 2013.

Craig Belfry B.A., CCRM Manager of Recreation & Culture 905-985-8698 x 102.

PUBLIC NOTICES Notice - By-Law to Revise the Fees and Charges Take Notice that the Corporation of the Township of

Scugog intends to pass a By-law to revise the fees and charges for services or activities provided for or done by the Township of Scugog. A copy of the draft By-law is available for review in the Clerk’s Office and on the web site at www.scugog.ca

Notice Is Hereby Given that the Clerk will accept

correspondence and requests for a hearing before the Council from any person who claims he or she will be prejudicially affected by the By-law. Any Person who wishes to be heard should, prior to Tuesday, January 7, 2014 make application to: Christopher Harris, Municipal Clerk 181 Perry Street, P.O. Box 780 Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7.

Township of Scugog 2014 Budget

The Township of Scugog Staff are developing the 2014 Budget. Your input is welcome to the process, to provide feedback mail or email your comments to: 2014BudgetComments@scugog.ca or mail to 2014 Pre-Budget Comments, Township of Scugog, 181 Perry St., PO Box 780, Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7 you may also send via fax to 905-985-9914. Your input is requested

by Tuesday, January 20th, 2014.

Identification Required

The Township of Scugog is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information.

In that effort, identification will be required to process

PUBLIC NOTICES some transactions and requests. If you would like more information with regards to this requirement, please contact our office at 905-985-7346.

Township of Scugog Municipal Holiday Schedule

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Submit your cover letter & resume by January 10th, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. via email to tbudgen@scugog.ca or drop it off at 1655 Reach Street: Attention: Tanya Budgen indicating the position you are applying for.

The Municipal Office (181 Perry St., Port Perry) will be open until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24th and will then close for the Holiday Season re-opening at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 2nd.

The Township of Scugog is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Payments may be dropped off using the mailslot in the front door of the Municipal Office when the office is closed.

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Trapping Season

A reminder to residents that animal trapping season has begun. The season is expected to end around mid-April, 2014. We encourage you to keep your pets restrained during this period, in keeping with the Township of Scugog’s Animal Control By-law.

For more information on the Township’s Animal Trapping Policy, please contact the Municipality.

Parking Reminder

Please remember that: •Between December 1st and April 1st no parking is permitted on any street in the Township between 2:00 am and 6:00 am; •Vehicles are subject to ticketing and towing should they be found interfering with snow plowing operations.

Please do not park on the streets as it makes plowing operations difficult and ineffective; •There is no parking for longer than 3 hours on any street throughout the year, unless otherwise posted.

Bridge Closure – Scugog Line 8 - Important Notice

Scugog Line 8 from Highway 7/12 to Old Simcoe Road will be closed for bridge repair until further notice.

For information please contact the Township of Scugog Public Works Department at 905-985-7346 x112 or e-mail works@scugog.ca.

Residents with Disabilities or Special Needs

If you would require special assistance in the event of a fire or medical emergency, please contact the Township of Scugog Fire Department so you can be added to our resource list of residents with disabilities or special needs. This will allow us to be aware of your needs and serve you better. You may e-mail this information or any questions in this regard to jbjorklund@scugog.ca or call the Fire Department Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 905-985-2384.

2014 Burn Permits

Effective December 9, 2013, burn permits for 2014 will be available at the Township of Scugog Fire Administration (30 Crandell Street, Port Perry). The annual permit costs $25.00. Permits are issued to property owners only – tenants or workers must bring written, signed authorization from property owner. The Township of Scugog Fire Department wishes to remind all residents that a burn permit must be obtained prior to burning. Please take note that your 2013 burn permit will expire on December 31, 2013.

For a complete list of all restrictions and requirements for burning within the Municipality, please visit our website www.scugog.ca or call Fire Administration at 905-985-2384.

No Burning During the Holidays

The Fire Department requests that no burning take place on December 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st or January 1st.

RECREATION Christmas Camp: December 30, January 2 & 3. $33/ day. AM and PM care available for an additional cost.

For more information or to register your child(ren) please call Tanya at 905-985-8698 ext. 101 or email tbudgen@scugog.ca.

Winter Programs

Winter program registration is underway. Choose from one of our many fun programs. Ballet, Learn to Skate, Kindergym, Gymnastics, Basketball, Power Skating, Martial Arts, Girls Club, Sports of all sorts and lots more! Visit www.scugog.ca for details or call Tanya at 905-985-8698 ext. 101 or email tbudgen@scugog.ca.

Holiday Schedule at the Blackstock & Scugog Arena

Scugog and Blackstock Arenas will be closed December 24th from 12 noon until December 27th and December 31st from 12 noon to January 2nd. Please check www.scugog.ca for a full listing of daytime skating programs including Tim Horton’s free holiday skates.

Further information contact Scugog Arena at 905-9858698

Public Skating – Christmas Break Schedule

Blackstock Arena Schedule •December 23rd, 27th& 30th – 1:00 to 2:50 p.m.

•January 2nd & 3rd – 1:00 to 2:50 p.m.

Tim Horton’s Free Skate at the Blackstock Arena •December 27th & December 30th – 1:00 to 2:50 p.m.

Scugog Arena Schedule •December 23rd, & 30th - 1:00 to 2:20 p.m.

•January 2nd & 3rd – 1:00 to 2:20 p.m.

Tim Horton’s Free Skate at the Scugog Arena •December 23rd & January 3rd – 1:00 to 2:20 p.m.

For additional information regarding public programs at the Blackstock & Scugog Arenas visit www.scugog.ca or contact 905-985-8698.

EVENTS Annual Snowflake Sale at the Scugog Memorial Public Library – November 23rd to December 21st

This is a great way to browse for unique gift ideas (handcrafted items from local artisans) and support your library, as the Library receives a portion of all sales. Sale runs from November 23rd to December 21st (during regular Library hours). Visit www.scugoglibrary.ca for more details.

2014 New Year’s Levee & Honour Roll Presentations

Please join our Mayor & Members of Council on Sunday, January 12th at the Scugog Community & Recreation Centre (1655 Reach St., Port Perry) for an afternoon of complimentary skating (1:00 to 2:30 p.m.) and refreshments followed by presentations to the Annual Honour Roll in the Community Hall. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the New Year celebration.

Questions? Call Scugog Fire Administration (905-9852384) or visit our website www.scugog.ca/fire.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Student Employment Summer Camp & Aquatic Job Postings

We are looking for energetic, organized, qualified students to fill the roles of several positions for summer 2014. If you are interested in this unique opportunity in our recreational department, you are encouraged to submit an up to date resume highlighting your skills and qualifications. We are looking to fill the following positions: Lifeguard/Instructor, Summer Camp Supervisor, Aquatic Supervisor, Part Time Seasonal Lifeguard, Summer Camp Counsellor. Visit www.scugog.ca (Employment Opportunities) for the posting which include application process, qualifications, responsibilities and requirements.

Municipal Offices 181 Perry Street, PO Box 780 Port Perry, ON, L9L 1A7 Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Phone: 905-985-7346 / Fax: 905-985-9914 After Hours Township Road Issues: 905-434-2173 / Email: mail@scugog.ca Website: www.scugog.ca

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SCUGOG: Three people are left homeless following a devastating fire in the northeast corner of Scugog Township last week, which completely destroyed one home and severely damaged a second.

At around 7 a.m. on Dec. 11, Scugog firefighters were called to the View Lake neighbourhood after receiving reports of a house fire on Coleman Cres., situated near the border of Durham Region and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

According to Scugog Fire’s Deputy Chief Rob

Gonnerman, fire crews battled the blaze until approximately 4 p.m., leaving a truck to monitor the scene until midnight. Fire departments from Uxbridge, Clarington and Kawartha Lakes were also on standby.

According to the deputy chief, a neighbour alerted the single occupant of the lakefront home where the fire broke out and got her to safety before flames engulfed the structure.

The woman’s dog, however, was lost in the blaze, said Deputy Chief Gonnerman.

The couple living next

door were not home at the time of the fire, which destroyed much of their house. It’s undetermined at this point whether the remaining structure can be saved, said the deputy chief.

A shed on one of the properties was also destroyed.

The occupants of both homes are currently staying with friends and family, said the deputy chief.

The total damage is estimated at approximately $750,000, and while a cause is yet to be determined, the deputy chief said that high winds coming off Lake Scugog that day contributed to the fire’s quick spread.

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Shelter donations keep rolling in BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: Yet another large donation has been made to the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter in the wake of a theft incident from a local McDonalds restaurant earlier this month.

According to restaurant owner Ginger Jackson, another $400 donation was made to the shelter this week, bringing the recent series of large donations to approximately $1,000. The donations came in following the recent news of a late-night theft of money, earmarked for the shelter, from one of the restaurant’s outdoor donation boxes.

Earlier this month, restaurant staff discovered that the outdoor box - located under the restaurant’s drive-thru window

- had been smashed and emptied in the early hours of Dec. 2. The box contained donations from restaurant patrons, which are being collected by the restaurant to be put toward the construction of the new Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter.

However, on Dec. 6, an anonymous donor walked into the restaurant and dropped off an envelope containing more than $400 to be put toward the shelter, less than a week after the theft took place.

Another $200 donation came into the restaurant shortly after.

Police are still looking for a suspect and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact DRPS’ 15 Division at 905-579-1520, ext. 2672, or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477or www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.

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Scugog man killed in farm accident SCUGOG: The community of Blackstock is mourning the loss of a long-time local volunteer, following a tragic farming accident earlier this week.

Scugog firefighters, along with Durham police and EMS, responded to a Hwy. 7A farm on Monday afternoon (Dec. 16), after receiving reports around 2 p.m. of a man trapped in farming equipment.

According to DRPS spokesperson Jodi MacLean, a 47-year-old man was killed in the incident, adding that representatives from the Ontario Coroner’s office attended the scene.

She added that while an investigation may be un-

dertaken by the Ministry of Labour, the incident is not deemed suspicious.

Although police have not released the identity of the man, local residents have identified him as Brian Van Camp, a well-known figure in the community noted for his long-time involvement in many Blackstock projects and organizations, including the Blackstock Agricultural Society.

No further information was available as of press time.

An open house to celebrate Mr. Van Camp’s life will be held at the Blackstock Rec Complex on Saturday, Dec. 21 from noon to 3 p.m.

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(From left) The Port Perry Hospital Foundation, represented here by Dr. John Stewart (president), Diana Chambers and Joan Gordon recently received news of a $350,000 pledge by the Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry, represented by President Beth Pereman, toward the ‘Your Hospital, Your Future’ campaign.

BLAKE WOLFE The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Hospital Foundation received a very generous early Christmas gift, in the form of a $350,000 pledge from the Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry - the largest the organization has made in its 61-year-history.

The announcement, made last Wednesday (Dec. 11) at the Auxiliary’s Delicious and Delightful Holiday Sale, will see funds raised through the organization’s annual events put toward the Foundation’s ‘Your Hospital, Your Future’ Campaign, a $2.5 million fundraising cam-

paign to raise money for the renovation of the inpatient wing at Lakeridge Health Port Perry. “We’re confident that we can meet this objective over the next few years,� said Auxiliary President Beth Pereman, noting that special events like the upcoming Polar Plunge and proceeds from the Auxiliary’s gift shop and Camille’s Closet will make this possible. “We completed our last large pledge to the Foundation in only three years when we had expected to pay it in five.� “This is a significant contribution,� said Dr. John

Stewart, President of The Port Perry Hospital Foundation. “The Auxiliary has always taken a strong lead in supporting hospital initiatives and they are also a very important connection to patients, families and staff. We are indebted to them for their outstanding generosity and support.�

Earlier this month, the Foundation received a $100,000 donation from the Baagwating Community Association, the charitable arm of the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino, toward the campaign. A funding request from the Township of Scugog

for the campaign is currently being considered by councillors.

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As well, Mr. Kester made several budget cuts last week, including taking out $126,000 earmarked for a culvert project on Davis Dr. after a grant request from the municipality was denied by the province.

The ongoing Brock St. culvert flood alleviation project had its contribution cut in half, from $200,000 down to $100,000. Mr. Kester added that a request for proposal for the detailed design of the $10 million project will be going out in early 2014.

Meanwhile, as the fire department prepares to move to a new hall in the near future, Condon and Fire Chief Scott Richardson pitched a plan that would see $200,000 set aside for vehicle replacement for the next 20 years. “We tried to come up with a strategy to limit large fluctuations in future capital budgets,� Condon explained. “The first

ten years of the plan will be very tough because a lot of vehicles will unfortunately have to be replaced.�

According to Chief Richardson, the last six years of the funding plan would be building a reserve fund to replace fire vehicles in the future. “The whole idea of the process is to build a flat line, so we don’t have large peaks in vehicle replacement costs,� added Chief Richardson.

To combat a funding shortfall, a new pumper truck for the fire department will be budgeted over the next two years.

The municipality will pay $200,000 in 2014, and a further $275,000 in 2015 when the department receives the new pumper.

As well, Richardson explained that the purchase of a new tanker for the fire department hinges upon completion of the new fire hall, as the vehicle will not fit in the current fire hall on Bascom St.

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SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson

ZEPHYR AND SANDFORD by Pat Asling As they say, the first winter day is not necessarily the first day of winter. We have plenty of winter but are luckier than many parts of the country. I was glad to have my snow tires on when I went out to church Sunday morning! On Dec. 19, our Sandford UCW, after a Christmas programme, had an enjoyable time as decisions were made to which charities to contribute.

My thanks again to all those who took up the reins while I was incapacitated by my broken hip (healing well, thank you)!

Our next meeting will be on Jan 23, 2014, a pot-luck at the church with election of officers. All ladies of the community are welcome.

Our next big event will be the Pancake Supper, around Mar.4, 2014. This date has yet to be confirmed with the

Hall Board.

Our best wishes to the many people who are not in good health. No season is one to be sick in but especially not the Christmastide.

Danny Moore has been moved to a rehab centre in Weston and I understand he was able to be home for the weekend.

Our thought and prayers continue to be with him and the family. Friends and neighbours maintain the chores. Jason Tait has been at home recuperating for awhile now and is able to get about, for which we are all thankful.

Church was a special event at Sandford Sunday as the children, along with teachers , parents and older teens, presented a somewhat modern version of the nativity.

The choir had their small bit as well.

There was even a life-sized sheep! For the introit, Carol Meek and Cathy Ellig sang a lovely duet entitled “Lullaby.” Dennis and Jean Trowse lit the third advent candle, the candle of Joy. The theme of the service and message was “angels.” Christmas Eve services will be held at Zephyr Missionary and Zephyr United at 7 p.m. while Sandford’s will be at 9 p.m. There will be special music to enjoy. All are welcome!

Thursday Dec. 19, Zephyr council will hold their final meeting of the year. In preparation for the annual meetings early in 2014 all reports are to be presented to Nancy by Han. 12 for inclusion in the report. The next Book Club meeting is Jan 23. Take time to view the Festival of Lights, Elgin Park, and the Living Nativity, Centennial Park, Uxbridge.

SEAGRAVE by Jean Short and Robin Drew It looks like we will have a white Christmas this year. At least we don’t have as much snow as they have in the Bracebridge area.

The Seagrave Community sends their condolences to the families of Judy Anderson and Elizabeth Nice.

A big thank you to everyone who helped with cooking the food and serving the 50+ guests at the Out To Lunch last week. Santa Claus even took time from his busy schedule to visit Seagrave. Silver Elegance gave a concert after the lunch.

Church News: Greeters on this Third Sunday of Advent were Rosalind and Ken Stephens. Tara Taylor spoke on Mission and Services telling us how our money helps those less fortunate. Jack and Elizabeth Redshaw lit the Candle of Joy. Betty Lou Beacock played the guitar and led the congregation in singing Christmas Carols and then Joan Lee our organist and choir leader continued with more carol singing.

Bible Jeopardy followed with Devon and Spencer giving their answers to last week’s questions. Players for next week are

NORTH DURHAM Wednesday, December 18 Annual YMCA Lunch with Santa benefiting the Strong Kids Campaign will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Port Perry United Church.

Sunday, December 22 Candlelight Carol Service at 6:30 p.m. at Community Pentecostal Church (Hwy 12 & 48, just south of Beaverton).

Everyone welcome. Contact the church for more info at 705-426-5673.

Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve service at Goodwood Church, 7 p.m. all welcome. For further information call Rev. Elaine Lush at

Vienne Duchene and Kim McCann.

Jane Pettinger read Mary’s Song (The Magnificat). Anyone wishing to renew their subscription or become new subscriber to the Observer, please call Betty, Lou Beacock or Eleanor Sturman. Envelopes for next years offering are available at the rear of the sanctuary.

Coming Events: Christmas Eve Service at Seagrave: 4 p.m. - Wagon Rides and caroling throughout the village, followed by hot chocolate and treats; 5:30 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service. All are welcome to attend the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Envelopes will be provided to benefit Mission and Services or the Benevolent Fund, according to your wishes Dec. 26. - No Opening the Doors to Spirituality Bible Study.

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- Christmas Eve Service at Seagrave United Church.

Wagon rides and caroling throughout the village at 4 p.m.

Followed by hot chocolate and treats. Service at 5.30 p.m.

All welcome to join us in the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

- Christmas Eve Services at Trinity United Church Uxbridge - 4:30 p.m. Family Service followed by Pot Luck Meal; 7 p.m. - Traditional Service; 10 p.m. - Candlelight Communion Service.

Wednesday, December 25 Annual Christmas Day Dinner at 12 p.m. in Uxbridge.

The dinner is open to everyone that wishes to join us at the Senior’s Centre at 75 Marietta Street. If you wish to come we would appreciate you contacting St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 905-852-7016, to confirm your attendance. However, you are welcome to attend even if you do not contact us in advance.

There is no cost and transportation can be provided.

Santa Claus sure did come to town!He came behind thirty floats and bands and carriages and it was wonderful! Everyone gets so close they can nearly touch the floats and there is nothing but joy on everyone’s faces!

And of course the whole ‘community’ did their part to make it so wonderful.

Now that we have a bit of snow and we have had a chat with Santa, we can finish up our shopping and baking and preparations for the big day.

St. Andrew’s United church would like to support the Food Bank with food donations for Christmas this year and also with a ‘Kindness Tree,’ which we can decorate with mitts and hats to distribute locally.

Thursday December 19 is Blue Christmas’ at St. Andrew’s at 7:30 p.m.This is a special evening for everyone who has suffered a loss or who feels lonely at this time of year. It is a quiet peaceful evening to attend.

St. Andrew’s has their Christmas Service on Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. This service is always heartwarming and very well attended so keep the date in mind. It always strikes me as a very important part of the season.

My quote for this time...... “Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.”

-Laura Ingalls Wilder And so a Merry Christmas to you all and a happy and healthy New Year!

Tuesday, December 31 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, January 4 (Inclement weather date Jan 11/14) Bottles for Britain: Bottle Drive Fundraiser. Bottles on driveway/porch by 9 am. Funds support Port Perry High School Music Students headed to England and Wales in April for a performance tour. We thank you for your support! For more info: www.bucksforbritain.com

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EPSOM AND UTICA by Shari Kerry

BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly

Best Wishes and better health to Stella Asling. Condolences to Dennis Brocklebank in the recent passing of his father.

There will be caroling in the Epsom community this Thursday night. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at Epsom church.

Please let Julia Fraser or Margaret Taylor-Sevier know if you are planning to come.

Wanda Huntington is setting up a web site for Epsom/ Utica church. If you would like anything added, please contact her. Christmas Eve services will be at Utica United church at 8:30pm.

The community continues to keep Dan Moore and his family in their prayers.

PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd Christmas Eve services for the pastoral charge are as follows: 5 p.m. – family friendly Christmas service, at Port Perry; 7 p.m. – Christmas celebration service, at Port Perry; 7 p.m. – candlelight Christmas service, at Prince Albert Sunday December 30 - Regular services at both churches, no Sunday school.

Please join the staff and students of Prince Albert Public School for their annual holiday sing along on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at approximately 3:10 p.m.

The students of Scugog Christian School will be presenting their Christmas program on Thursday, December 19 at 7 p.m. Friday, December 20, there will be a Christmas pot luck, then skating at the arena from 2 to 3 p.m. Parents can pick up at the arena at 3 p.m.

The Christmas euchre is Thursday, December 19 at the community center. Winners at last Thursday’s euchre are Georgina Stiner, Edna Hodgson, Blanche Anthony, Owen Gray, Ethel Smith, and Jean Van Camp.

Her many friends were saddened to learn that Dolly Lee suffered a serious stroke and is a patient in the Stroke Centre at Oshawa Hospital. Our thoughts are with her family Brian and Holly and Wendy and Don as well as her three sisters Verna, Sylvia and Carol. We hope for news of improvement soon.

Sympathy is extended to Bob Almack and Liz Hen-

derson and their family on the passing last week of Bob’s 90-year-old father Lorne Almack.

Many groups are enjoying the special Christmas dinners and meetings these days.

On Sunday at the United Church the Sunday School presented the Cantata ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Bethlehem?’ which was well received.

Next Sunday regular service will be at 9:45 a.m.

On Christmas Eve, at 7 p.m., Family Worship will be held and at 8:30 p.m.

Holy Communion will be held. Both services are at Blackstock United. Everyone is welcome.

Another large crowd attended the Fair Board meeting on Wednesday evening with plans for the coming year. Mark January

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till Lydia Doble is retiring after 30 years of dedicated volunteer service at the Greenbank Centennial Hall. Congratulations to her and all the other Hall and Park Board Members for their long term service to the community.

The Greenbank Lions are looking for new members to help us run projects to support the local schools and hospitals and non profit organizations. For further info on their wonderful community services check out their new web page at Greenbank Lions Club.

Greenbank had several members recognized for their 30 years of service at the recent ‘Hall and Park Volun-

teers’ award night at the Scugog Arena Hall. Congratulations, and thank you to all the above for helping and serving in this community, and continuing to do so.

Just a reminder that Port Perry High School’s Music Dept. is looking for your support with ‘Bottles for Britain’ with pick-up day Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Greenbank. Please leave bottles on your porch or drive way or call 905-985-1809 to donate another time. Thank you from Kaitlyn B. Sympathy to Terry and Eleanor Crawford with the sudden death of his sister Joan on Dec. 14 in Nova Scotia.

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

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

BLACKSTOCK and NESTLETON UNITED CHURCHES Rev. Linda Saffrey - 905-986-4235 Blackstock United Church 3483 Church St. - 9:45 a.m.

Nestleton United Church 3991 Proutt Rd. - 11:15 a.m.

Advent 4 - December 22 Christmas Eve - December 24

Blackstock and Nestleton Congregations join for Family Worship - 7 p.m.

Sacrament of Communion - 8:30 p.m. at Blackstock United Church Welcome to all!

Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

A contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment.

Staff: Dr. Fred Penney, Lead Pastor Scott Manuel, Youth 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,’

22 for the annual meeting beginning at 7 p.m. More details later.

The winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Muriel Tenant, Al Bowness, George Koppen, Alvin Foster, Keith VanCamp who also had the most lone hands and Howard Cayer, low. Specials were won by Laura Zyck, Wilma VanCamp, Lucy Hudson and Debbie Blanchard.

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, December 22 Service at 10 a.m.

Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

(Anglican Church of Canada)

Rev. John Anderson

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, December 22 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 5:00 p.m. Family Christmas Celebration 7:00 p.m. Christmas Service Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 7:00 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Service Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, December 22 10 a.m. Morning Service

Sunday, December 22 4th Sunday of Advent 10 a.m. IG Service (Inter-Generational) 7:30 p.m. Quiet Christmas Service

PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH

266 North St., Port Perry

Sunday School and Nursery available

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

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!

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

Mindy R., our school reporter, thanks all who supported this season fundraisers, and says school makeover continues with the arrival of new gym mats and office furniture! Students held a great Christmas pageant Monday (9th), and Santa’s Workshop on Wednesday! These events were enjoyed by all. Great jobs kids and volunteers!

A lunch time supervisor position is still available - a paid job. For more info, please contact the school – 905985-2567.

December 24, 7:30 p.m. at Greenbank Church is the Christmas Eve Service.

COLUMBUS COMMUNITY UNITED CHURCH

3285 Simcoe St. N., RR1 Oshawa 905-655-8852 Email: columbusuc@wcshighspeed.com Rev. Timothy Dayfoot Dec. 22 Advent IV 10 a.m. Special Christmas Music Dec. 24 Christmas Eve 7 p.m. Family Service

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, December 22, 10 a.m.

Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve, Tues. December 24 Holy Communion @ 4 p.m.

Carols @ 7 p.m. followed by Holy Communion Christmas Day, Wed. December 25 Holy Communion @ 10 a.m.

Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome.

(905) 982-2064 or newsongadmin@powergate.ca

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

Sunday, December 15 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

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

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,

Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net 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

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, December 22 Sunday Before Christmas Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry)

11 a.m. Service Christmas Eve Service-Dec. 24th at 7:30 p.m.

Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave)

9:15 a.m. Service Christmas Eve Service-Dec. 24th at 4:00 p.m.

Everyone is Welcome Children’s Time with Services

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Merry Christmas FROM all of us at The Standard

Melissa Ashenhurst, Pat Asling, Pat Boyd, Dolly Bradt, Lyddie Bradt, Dave Bradt, Marilyn Brooks, Emma Brouwer, Geoff Carpentier, Eleanor Colwell, Jackie Dempster-OHalloran, Kelly Doughty, Robin Drew, John Foote, Colleen Green, Chris Green, Natasha Green, Tamara Green, Lois Griffioen, Richard Gunn, Joyce Kelly, Sherri Kerry, Darryl Knight, Jeanne Le Saux-Ball, Nancy Lister, Shirley Love, Amanda McFarland, J. Wally Nesbitt, Elizabeth Peck, Carol Phillips, Benjamin Priebe, Walt Radda, Bruce Rogers, Jean Short, Rob Steele, Tom Thekan, Mary Jean Till, Denise Wilson, Maureen Moore and Blake Wolfe.

Your opinion matters Send us an e-mail to bwolfe@thestandardnewspaper.ca or a letter to: The Standard, 94A Water St., Port Perry ON L9L 1J2

Pull out the stops on Cemetery Rd., says Uxbridge resident To the Editor, I definitely feel for the people living on Cemetery Road, but they may be asking for something that is much worse than what they have now.

Here is something that they may not have known when they asked for stop signs on their street.

On a small street with no sidewalks, a car traveling at 50 km/n always seems to go much faster when seen from a porch or from a house.

The Ontario Municipal Guidelines on stop signs, brought forward by the Durham Police and the Department of Transport at a council meeting almost 2 years ago goes like this: - Stop signs should never be used for traffic calming - Stop signs should never be used on an inclining road

- Stop signs should never be used on an intersection with less than 500 vehicle movements in one hour (Cemetery Road, 690 cars in one day) - Three and four way stop signs should never be used at all - Stop signs only cost extra fuel and pollute tremendously - Stop signs contribute to faster -mid-street speeds because of frustrated drivers - Stop signs do not save lives - Stop signs create a false feeling of security.

I’m sure that our Town Council will do the right thing and follow the Municipal Guide Lines on stop signs, now that we finally have them.

A suggestion, since Cemetery Road seems to be a small street without sidewalks it would make sense to reduce

the speed limit to 40 km/h and have police radar units there for a few month at different times.

The people travelling that street are probably all locals.

After one speeding ticket they will either take another road or slow down. Problem solved.

This would be the only practical way to go. The North American Continent, (USA & Canada) are the only countries left in the world where we find a stop sign on every corner. The rest of the world has eliminated those mindless stop signs decades ago because of the great amount of pollution they create and what they do to our health.

That stop signs don’t save lives can easily be seen almost daily by the fatal accidents on stop sign controlled intersections.

Heinz Nitschke Uxbridge

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Oshawa man facing charges in Scugog car break-in case SCUGOG: Durham police have charged a 22-yearold Oshawa man in connection with a number of thefts from unlocked vehicles over the past three months in the Port Perry area.

On November 27 at approximately 11 p.m., officers responded to a call about a suspicious person in the area of Carnegie Ave. and Lakeview Dr. in Port Perry. Homeowners had found a man entering vehicles and stealing items inside.

Officers quickly

apprehended the man and he faces several charges.

Jeffrey Dougherty, 22 of Oshawa, faces 10 charges of theft under $5,000 and two additional charges of possession of property obtained by crime (under $5,000).

The investigation of these thefts from motor vehicles is continuing.

Police are advising citizens to report these thefts no matter how small.

DRPS would also like to remind the public to help prevent being a

victim of a crime by locking vehicles at all times.

Anyone with new information regarding these incidents or if you are a victim of a theft, please contact Cst. Mullen of North Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2672.

Anonymous tips can be made to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on-line at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers. ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

RIDE nabs 14 impaired drivers DURHAM: Police arrested another 14 impaired drivers in week 4 of the DRPS Festive RIDE Campaign, as winter weather conditions descended on local roadways.

The campaign targeted roads across the Region, including Scugog and Uxbridge, resulting in the following totals (2012 week #4 totals in brackets): 1,474 – (2,742) Vehicles were stopped

by RIDE 127 – (91) Roadside breath tests issued 20 – (18) three-day suspensions for registering a ‘warn’ 4 – (2) novice drivers received a 24hr

Licence Suspension 14 – (15) People were charged with drinking and driving offences 19 – (24) Criminal Code charges were laid against the 14 people charged 13 – (5) G1 G2 / Young Driver License Holder Breaches of No Alcohol Condition 34 – (56) charged with various Highway Traffic Act offences 12 – (6) arrests for a drug offences 8 – (5) Criminal Code charges A complete list of those charged with Impaired/Exceed will be posted at www. drps.ca under What’s New.

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JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

Gas pains at Queens Park Last week, Ontarians learned that the McGuinty-Wynne government is considering increasing the gas tax by up to 10 cents per litre to pay for transportation and transit. Clearly, this is another blow for Ontarians who are struggling to cope with constant increases to cost-of-living under the McGuinty-Wynne Liberals.

What’s even worse is the fact that this will put more money in the hands of a team who has proven time and time again that they are not capable of fiscal responsibility. This is the team that allowed Ornge air ambulance, OPG, eHealth, and OLG to waste billions of dollars, and that set up the money-wasting Green Energy Act. We are proposing the earmarking of funds to go into an Ontario Transportation Trust, which would be clear and transparent for voters. Our approach is based on the principle that Ontarians have done enough to put money into the provincial treasury.

Drivers have also paid their fair share. It’s not a matter of raising more money to be squandered. It’s time for the provincial government to use the money it has fairly, responsibility, and with full accountability to the taxpayers. We must eliminate waste.

Legislation Reduces Employer Health Tax Legislation that enables an estimated 60,000 small businesses, charities and not-for-profit businesses to save money on their Employer Health Tax (EHT) received third and final reading December 12. The legislation received all-party support. That being said, the Official Opposition had some reservations about the Bill because we wanted to see a larger exemption that would give more businesses the benefit. The PC Official Opposition had brought forward an amendment to increase the threshold to $800,000 before businesses would have to start paying the EHT. The Bill, as passed, means 88 per cent of private-sector employers in Ontario will now be exempt from some of the Employer Health Tax. The exemption will increase from $400,000 to $450,000 of Ontario payroll. This saves employers up

Not all hockey Dads are created equal Throughout this year, my columns have largely focused on me getting older, since in the past year I not only got married to my beautiful wife Kate, but also celebrated my 30th birthday in October.

But, alongside these tremendous gains, there has also been loss. In October, my grandfather, Roy Graham, passed away and just this week, my former boss, Brian Van Camp, lost his life after a farming accident in Blackstock.

An open house to celebrate Brian’s extraordinary life will be held from noon to 3 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Blackstock Recreation Complex Hall.

As I moved through my twenties, it became more and more apparent that who I am didn’t come just from my parents, but through lessons learned through interactions with a wide variety of people.

I can now say that many of the most influential people I met in my twenties were the parents of my players when I served as Manager/Trainer of the Port Perry Predators PeeWee hockey team for three unforgettable seasons.

At the risk of alienating some of the other folks who entrusted me to look after their kids when they took to the ice (sometimes probably against their better judgement), Brian was my favourite one.

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While our bond was initially formed at frozen rinks across Ontario, it was cemented in the time I spent working on the Van Camp family farm on Edgerton Rd. It took a tremendous leap of faith for Brian and his wife Maggie to hire on someone with virtually no agricultural experience to aid them in constructing their new barn, and everyday I set out to work eager to show them that I was up to the task.

Luckily, I had as good a role model as I could ever ask for in Brian, and his combination of good humour and tireless ‘farm boy’ work ethic proved infectious.

Even though there were some missteps along the way, he was always willing to work with me and help me understand what exactly needed to be done.

And more than an education in farming, I learned first-hand what it meant to be an all-round ‘good guy,’ seeing how Brian balanced the hectic work schedule that comes with being a farmer with the hustle and bustle that comes with having three children - Nate, Matthew and Kate. Not to mention the positive impact he had on his community, serving as Blackstock’s Fair Board president and auctioneer at Blackstock United Church. How he also found time for curling, I’ll never know.

I last spoke with Brian shortly after my wedding,

to $975 each year.

The changes will also cut costs and reduce paperwork.

More than 12,000 employers will no longer pay the tax, and would save the cost of filing an Employer Health Tax return. The exemption will be adjusted to inflation every five years. Businesses with payroll over $5 million will not get any exemption and, in fact, pay more.

Some of the other legislation passed in the current session of the Ontario Legislature includes the following: The Local Food Act, which helps to promote food that is grown, harvested and processed in Ontario.

The Skin Cancer Prevention Act, which restricts access to tanning beds for youths under age 18.

The Wireless Services Act, which protects wireless and cell phone customers by requiring clear contracts. The Act also makes it less expensive for customers to exit fixed term contracts.

Season’s Greetings Please accept my best wishes to you and to your family for the Christmas season.

It is always a privilege to serve Durham Riding. Attending the many special events this time of the year is certainly a highlight for me in my role as MPP. Through parades, concerts, food and toy drives, and many other festive events, it is clear that Durham benefits from outstanding community spirit. It is encouraging also to witness the willingness of communities to help those in need. This generosity of spirit is perhaps more noticeable throughout the holiday season, but its continuation throughout the year is one of the reasons Ontario is such a great place in to live. Our province faces many challenges in the months ahead. Yet, we can draw confidence from the energy, initiative, and goodwill of Ontario’s citizens in ensuring our province remains an outstanding place in which to live, to work and to raise a family. Have a Merry Christmas, with health and fulfillment in 2014.

Up All Knight

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard @darrylknight83

and while he was still somewhat shocked that I had convinced such a pretty girl to become my wife (to be honest, I’m still not entirely sure how) his joking couldn’t mask the pride he felt in seeing me find someone to share my life with.

In truth, it was largely because of him.

Without the experience of working on their farm, I may not have ever gotten the job at Vince’s where I met Kate. My boss later told me that line on my resume was the clincher, adding, “anyone who will work shoveling chicken s%!# can work for me anytime.”

And once Kate and I started dating, I wouldn’t have had the experience of seeing a real partnership at work at home as he and his wife tended to an (unbeknownst to me at first) highly technological farming enterprise.

While I never really got the chance to thank him for all of the positive impact he had on my life, as I made the transition from a wise-ass 21-year-old to married man, I’d like to think that he knew what he was doing all along.

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Walk Softly Geoff carpentier

Christmas counts are for the birds Throughout the latter part of the 19th century, each winter, sportsmen would gather to compete in an annual bird hunt called “side hunts.” Everything they saw was shot, regardless of whether it was edible or rare.

This was a popular pastime and undoubtedly contributed to significant avian declines during the period. Frank Chapman, author of Handbook of the Birds of North America in the 1890s and founder of Bird Lore magazine (later to become Audubon magazine), attempted to halt this consumptive and damaging practice. He proposed that people actually count birds, rather than shoot them – how outrageous! One has to understand that, at the time, conservation was not on anybody’s mind and even ornithologists shot thousands of birds annually to collect their skins for museum specimens – so Chapman’s concept was unique in many ways.

The beginnings were simple enough. In 1900 under the encouragement of Chapman, 27 observers took part in the first Christmas Bird Censuses – as they were called at the time - in Canada and the USA. From these humble beginnings, almost 100,000 people now count birds in thousands of places all over the world, albeit the vast majority is still in North America!

The concept is simple: an area of interest is identified by a local birding group and a count circle is established. A count circle is a circular area, 24 kilometers in diameter, that is surveyed annually by interested birders, during a two-week period around the Christmas season. Every bird seen or heard is counted and the records compiled annually and submitted to the National Audubon Society. The dates of the counts are fixed so that consistency is achieved.

There’s no logic in doing a Christmas Bird Count (CBC) in June, after all, and expecting to compare the results to one done in December. In recent years, people can choose to feeder-watch rather than going out into the field.

This allows more people to participate and assists persons with mobility issues. It is also a great addition to the data collected as more birds are counted, which otherwise might have been missed as they hide in someone’s backyard.

So how good is the data? Well, there are a few problems: observer skill, ability to estimate when large numbers of birds are seen in a flock, duplicate counting, and missed areas of coverage must all be considered when analyzing the results.

That said, millions of bits of data are collected annually, and as the longevity of the individual count grows, patterns can be seen and understood. So despite the difficulties inherent in citizen science censuses such as this, the data is hugely valuable.

Locally, CBC counts are run in Uxbridge, Beaverton, Pickering and Oshawa. If anyone is interested in participating, please let me know by emailing avocetnatureservises@gmail.com.

Geoff Carpentier is a published author, expedition guide and environmental consultant. Visit Geoff on-line at www.avocetnatureservices.com and on Facebook.

HANDLE WITH CARE: The Uxbridge chapter of 100 Women Who Care made an immediate impact on the community, donating the proceeds of their inaugural meeting, a staggering $8,200, to Sunrise Pregnancy and Family Support Services, a local registered charity that understands the challenge of pregnancy and offers hope, support and services to young parents who live in and around the Uxbridge area. The next meeting of the 100 Women Who Care Uxbridge Chapter will be held on Feb. 24, 2014.

Visit their web site: www.100womenuxbridge.com for meeting locations, membership and additional information. New members are always welcome!

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Uxbridge Toy Drive New fire pact signed UXBRIDGE: The Townships of Uxbridge and looks for final push Scugog recently renewed their mutual fire protecDARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: For some, last-minute shopping is a staple of the holiday season, and the Uxbridge Toy Drive is counting on a big final push from the community to help meet its goals for this year.

Currently, the Toy Drive is over 600 donations away from achieving its goal of 2,000 toys to be distributed throughout the township this Christmas.

Local merchants will be collecting toys until stores close on Christmas Eve. However, the last day to ensure that toys are delivered in time for Christmas is Friday, Dec. 21.

All toys collected by the Community Toy Drive stay within the community, and are distributed to families in need in Uxbridge Township.

Donations for the 2013 Uxbridge Community Toy Drive can be dropped off at several locations around Uxbridge, including, Canadian Tire, McDonald’s, Zehrs, Little Acorn, Walmart, Williamson Uxbridge, M&M Meats, as well as the Uxbridge Bruins’ final home game at Uxbridge Arena before the holidays against the Little Britain Merchants at 7:45 p.m. on Dec. 21.

For more information on the toy drive, including gift ideas as well as possible arrangements to pick up large group donations, visit the toy drive’s web site at www.uxbridgetoydrive.com.

As well, Uxbridge’s Loaves and Fishes Food Bank in Uxbridge needs donations to keep its shelves full through the holiday season.

The food bank’s most pressing needs are canned fruit, salmon, tuna, ketchup, instant coffee and toothpaste.

Before dropping donations off for the food bank, residents are asked to check expiration dates. Last year, the food bank disposed of more than a ton of out-of-date products.

tion services agreement through the year 2016.

The long-standing agreement, which according to Uxbridge Fire Chief Scott Richardson has Uxbridge’s Fire Department respond to approximately 40 instances each year in Scugog Township, was renewed with a modest increase over the next three years.

According to Chief Richardson, the agreement will see the retainer paid to Uxbridge increased by approximately three per cent for each year of the agreement, starting at $25,000 in 2014, and rising by $1,000 in each of the following two years. As well, the staff costs included in the agreement are expected to rise by one per cent annually.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Uxbridge Fire Department provides fire protection services along the western boundary of Scugog Township east to Marsh Hill Rd. and from Mead Rd. north to Brock Township (Victoria Corners).

On Saturday, August 24, 2013

Lindsay Dianne Green & Derek Peter Leeming exchanged their rings and their hearts in an intimate ceremony beneath the pine trees, in the beautiful backyard of their home.

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DRPS and OPP join forces for the festive RIDE Program

A Durham Regional police officer guides vehicles up the line during a recent RIDE Program checkpoint at the intersection of Hwy. 7A and Island Rd. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

A 19-year-old male sits in the back of a police cruiser, parked with its lights flashing on the side of Hwy. 7A. After he tested for a high blood alcohol content while driving home with a car full of other drunk teenagers, his license will be suspended and his parent’s car will be impounded for one week.

The RIDE Program is a nation-wide police initiative aimed at reducing the number of intoxicated drivers on our roads. The year-round checkpoints, as well as an intensive advertising campaign, serve as a reminder to the public that the police are ready, willing, and present, to keep everyone’s families and loved ones safe from the dangers of driving under the influence.

The Standard spent a frigid Saturday night at a RIDE checkpoint, set up at the intersection of Hwy 7A and Island Rd., and spoke with Detective Constable Dave Ashfield of the DRPS in order to gain an under-

standing of the workings of the RIDE Program.

“What we do is set up checkpoints across the Durham Region to look out for people who operate vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol,” said Cst. Ashfield. “The police are out making sure everyone gets home safe, and removing that small percentile that makes poor choices.”

While the RIDE Program operates year-round, the Christmas season is an especially busy time for emergency personnel. Many drivers will attend Christmas parties, go out for dinner, or celebrate the holidays by drinking an alcoholic beverage, only to get behind the wheel and drive home.

“During the Christmas season, the issue of impaired driving turns into a much larger problem, so we have set up RIDE teams especially for the season,” said Cst. Ashfield. “We hope to increase our presence and remind people that no amount of alcohol is safe when you drive.”

This increase in police presence serves as a reminder to drivers that the safety of everyone on the road should be their top concern; if you shouldn’t drive, find an alternative.

“If people know that they are going to get caught drinking and driving, we are hoping that they decide to make better choices and stay off the roads. Over the last few years, we have noticed that the increase in our efforts has turned the RIDE Program into more of a deterrent than a program for handing out charges.”

While most drivers will not admit to consuming alcohol before driving, OPP and DRPS police officers receive special training to detect intoxicated drivers.

“We learn how to spot them, smell the alcohol on their breath, and observe for simple signs; it is painfully obvious to ascertain suspicion and do a roadside test.

A lot of drivers will quickly chew gum or light a cigarette in an attempt to fool

us. Let me tell you, it only raises a red flag and makes it more obvious.”

The RIDE Program officers will always check the interior of a vehicle, and they see an alarming number of people who carry readily available alcohol and drugs in their car. If a driver is transporting alcohol, it should be placed in the trunk.

“The most commonly found drug is marijuana; people do not seem to realize how strong the odour is or how long it lingers. In some cases, drivers have actually left the drug sitting on their back seat, which shows you how much the decision making process is affected,” said Cst. Ashfield.

“If a driver is believed to be impaired and we have eliminated alcohol as a factor, we would then have one of our field sobriety officers screen them for drug use. If there is any suspicion that drugs are involved, they would then be asked to provide a sample of blood or urine.”

In 2009, the provincial government allowed for increased penalties for impaired drivers, which have given local DRPS officers a lot more strength when handing out penalties. These new laws include the use of ignition interlock devices, which keep multiple offense drunk drivers off of our roads.

“The increased penalties that the province has put into place mean that if a driver fails a roadside test or refuses to provide a sample, we suspend your license for 90 days and impound your vehicle for one week,” said

Cst. Ashfield. “It doesn’t matter if you’re driving your mother’s or your friend’s vehicle, we’re taking it away from you and you’re responsible for the cost.”

The DRPS and OPP are not out to rain on anyone’s parade: they are out in the cold in RIDE checkpoints to protect Canadians from the dangers of drunk driving and to make sure everyone gets home safely.

“Each day, four lives are lost in Canada from drunk driving - it is a tragic thing,” said Cst. Ashfield. “If spending my nights out in the cold and making sure everyone is safe saves one life, it is well worth it to me.”

Drivers are encouraged to use every service available to them; buying a bus ticket, calling a taxi, or using a designated driver service is well worth your life or someone else’s.

“I ask that every driver on the road make good decisions,” said Cst. Ashfield. “I don’t like having to knock on someone’s door during the Christmas season and let them know they have lost a loved one due to another driver’s stupidity.”

See page nine of this week’s Standard for an update on the festive RIDE Program.

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Don’t ‘finch’, it’s the Nonquon Christmas Bird Count DEREK CONNELLY Special to The Standard

SCUGOG: Joining the increasing numbers of bird watchers now running Children’s bird counts, (last year Canada held seven, this year over 25 were held) an event was once again hosted in Durham.

This year, the event took place at the Nonquon Outdoor Centre with thanks to former Facilitator, Jay Thibert and Cara Gregory, Outdoor Ed Instructor. Local biologist James Kamstra joined to lead a total of four Young Birding teams on trails at the Nonquon centre. The Port Perry Scout troop joined with another four leaders, and families from Uxbridge and Port Perry area rounded out the total to 40 participants.

Twenty-eight children, ages four to fifteen, started at 8:30 a.m. with a review lesson on the local winter birds, a history of the Christmas Bird Count tradition started 114 years ago, and the idea of Citizen science and how the count helps the planet and what happens at the Nonquon. Next, children were invited to try out the binoculars, feed a few chickadees at the feeder and then hit the trails. Unfortunately, the beautiful sunshine and cold weather was not the best weather for birding in this habitat. The frozen marsh and river provided no comfort for birds and the hardwood forest yielded only four more bird species. The total included: Black Capped Chickadee, White Breasted Nuthatch, Downy and Hairy woodpecker and Blue jay, which were all feeding at the Nonquon’s main feeder and probably followed us around the trails! And why not?

Didn’t we take some sunflower seed with us on the walk? Those Chickadees don’t

miss a beat!

Last year’s event took place in the Uxbridge area on a drizzly day when two groups of five young people travelled a further distance by foot and car and retreated to farm houses for shelter. Their bird luck yielded 18 species in total. It helps when the ponds are not frozen!

In both years the wrap up included the traditional hot chocolate, cookies and cake, a sure keeper for next year too. Many thanks to the Port Perry Scout troop who also shared their snacks, energy, and en-

thusiasm to the event this year. The North Durham Nature Club thanks all of the parents and the kids who joined them to share a cold but sunny day in a wintery chickadee home at the Nonquon.

Next year, we hope for more birds and participants and will combine our lessons learned to plan another fun Christmas Bird Count 4 Kids!

If you have an active bird feeder why not join the official Christmas Bird Counts Dec 27 and 30. Check the web-site for details, at www.northdurhamnatureclub.com.

Lake safety With winter weather upon us and the lake freezing, ice fishing and other winter activities on Lake Scugog will soon begin.

The Township of Scugog Fire Department would like to that this time to remind all residents and visitors to Lake Scugog to be aware of ice conditions as well as weather conditions, and to adjust plans for being on the lake as appropriate.

FOR THE BIRDS: Cara Gregory and Hailey Steward spot some local wildlife at the Christmas Bird Count 4 Kids, held on December 7 at the Nonquon Outdoor Education Centre.

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TOY DRIVE WRAPS UP: The 2013 Operation Scugog Food and Toy Drive Fill The Van events wrapped up with a stop outside of Port Perry Canadian Tire, on December 14 (right), following a stop at Vos’ Independent on Dec. 7 (left). The annual Food and Toy Drive collects food and toy donations for families in need during the Christmas season. Numerous local businesses and charity groups hosted Fill The Van events, collected toys, or raised donations themselves. Keep an eye out for an update on this year’s results. Operation Scugog and its community partners say thanks to all who donated for their generous support of this charitable event.

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• Pick the right shovel: Use a lightweight pusher-type shovel. If you are using a metal shovel, spray it with Teflon first, so snow won’t stick to it.

• Push, don’t throw: Always push the snow to the side rather than throw it. That way you avoid lifting heavy shovelfuls of snow, and sudden twisting

or turning movements.

• Bend your knees: As with any heavy object, you need to use your knees, leg and arm muscles to do the pushing and lifting, while keeping your back straight.

• Take a break: If you feel tired or short of breath, stop and take a rest. Shake out your arms and legs.

Stop shoveling immediately if you feel chest pain or back pain. If you have back pain that is severe or that persists for more than a day after shoveling, see a chiropractor. If you have chest pain that is severe, see a doctor immediately.

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Build your bones Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones, weakening them, and making them more likely to break.

Osteoporosis is often called the “silent thief” because bone loss can occur without you even knowing it or feeling anything. This bone loss does not occur overnight but over the course of several years. Sometimes the first sign anything is wrong is a broken bone. These breaks can have serious side effects, including loss of mobility and independence, as well as shortened life spans.

Women over the age of 55 are at an increased risk for osteoporosis, and so are advised to incorporate healthy lifestyle choices to build bone strength. These include daily weight-bearing exercise, such as brisk walking or dancing, and consuming at least 1,200 mg of calcium and 800 to 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day. Calcium can be found in milk products as well as kale, sesame seeds, tofu, and almonds. Fish, eggs, orange juice, and sunshine are excellent sources of Vitamin D. However, sometimes this is not enough to ward off the bone-weakening effects of osteoporosis. “For some women with osteoporosis, particularly those at higher risk of breaking a bone, prescription medication is needed to build bones and keep them strong,” said Dr. David Kendler, director of the Prohealth Clinical Research Centre and the Osteoporosis Program at Providence Health Care in Vancouver. In order for medications to be effective, they must be taken as prescribed.

In a recent survey of women over the age of 55, 80 per cent knew it was important to take the medication as prescribed by their doctor. Nearly all of the respondents – 90 per cent – said that they always took their medication at the recommended time and dose, and only 17 per cent thought it was okay to occasionally miss a dose because their bones would still be protected from breaking.

Despite this, studies show that half of people taking oral bisphosphonate treatment are estimated to discontinue within a year, putting their bones at risk of breaking.

“Other treatment options with different dosing options, such as a twice-yearly injection, are available for women aged over 55 who are at high risk of breaking a bone,” said Dr. Kendler. “Treatments taken less frequently may be a better option for some patients.”

Your doctor can help you decide what treatment option is right for you. More information about osteoporosis is available online at www.healthandbone.ca.

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Stay in top shape this winter As joyful and exciting as it may be surviving the busy and often stressful holiday season unscathed is no easy feat. Between annual vacation schedules, work parties, family dinners, gift shopping and winter driving, holiday burnout is all too common.

Here are some tips to help you stay healthy and energized this holiday season: • Sleep well: Sleep plays an integral role in our day-to-day lives, and getting enough of it is as vital for fuelling the body as food. Sleep deprivation can lead to fatigue, learning and concentration difficulties and even increased risk of accidents. Though sleep requirements vary from one person to the next, it’s extremely important to get the appropriate amount of sleep for the body to function optimally.

• Laugh often: Research shows laughter is a great medicine. Humour produces psychological and physiological effects on the body that are similar to the health benefits of aerobic exercise.

If Santa can be jolly during the holidays, you should be too!

• Address waning energy: Feeling sluggish, irritable or unusually weak during the holidays could be attributed to more than just a busy schedule. It’s important to pay special attention to the body and address symptoms that could point to a problem. For men over the age of 45, a decrease in energy, body changes and mood changes

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• Stay active: Take this opportunity to head outdoors and try a new winter sport or take an outdoor stroll. Lack of physical activity can have an impact on mood and energy levels. An analysis by University of Georgia researchers found overwhelming evidence that regular exercise plays a significant role in increasing energy levels and reducing fatigue. Even at the most hectic times it’s important to make time for regular exercise.

Be positive: The end of the holiday season brings a new and exciting year, which for some is an opportunity to start anew and refresh. Set new goals and have a positive outlook – it makes the season easier to get through.

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New lane coming to Hwy. 7A SCUGOG: A busy stretch of Hwy. 7A in Port Perry, subject to evening and weekend congestion, will soon feature additional traffic controls in the form of a new turning lane.

According to Regional Councillor Bobbie Drew, the announcement followed a request put forth by herself and Mayor Chuck Mercier regarding traffic controls on the local roadway, particularly between Simcoe St. and the causeway section of the highway. Councillor Drew said that the lights at the Hwy. 7A/Simcoe St. intersection have since been re-timed by Regional Works staff to account for peak traffic flows during rush hour and weekends. In addition, staff from the Min-

istry of Transportation are expected to re-paint the lines between Simcoe St. and Water St., allowing for the creation of a left-hand turning lane.

That work is expected to take place in early 2014, she said.

“We’ve been trying for years to do something about the traffic on 7A,” said Councillor Drew, describing the congestion that can clog the roadway, “and it’s exciting to see we’re making progress.”

Bridge assessments to get underway soon The first steps in repairs to - or replacement of - a long-closed Scugog bridge will get underway in the new year, after councillors approved two class environmental assessments for the Scugog Line 8 bridge

and the Seagrave bridge.

The two projects, to be carried out by AECOM in early 2014 and be completed by the summer, ring in at $100,000, funds to be drawn from the Public Works capital budget. The assessments will determine what action is to be taken in repairing or replacing the bridges. While the 90-year-old bridge in Seagrave remains open (albeit at a load restriction of less than five tones), the Scugog Line 8 bridge was closed in late 2010 after township staff noted ‘structural concerns’ with the bridge deck, notes the report. The report stated that repair options investigated for the Line 8 bridge were not deemed economically viable given its age of approximately 70 years.

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux-Ball Just to let everyone the Admin office and the Health and Resource Centre will be closed over the Holiday Season starting on Friday, Dec. 20 through to January 6. We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

For those Community members wanting to participate at the gym, please check the schedule posted at the two offices. Bernice will help you to stay focused and on track during the holidays.

Call to worship this Sunday was called by Rev Michelle Hoffman on this third Advent Sunday. A warm and friendly welcome went out to all who was present.

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Happy birthday to Shelby Goose (Dec 14), Emmanie Johnson and Brianna Taylor (Dec 19), Doug Baird (Dec 20),Oram Moore and Sharifah Marsden (Dec 21) and a very happy birthday in the event that I missed you.

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Scugog and local fire fighters agree on new wages, hours BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

It’s been a long time coming, but the Township of Scugog and its firefighters have finally agreed on the wages of local fulltime firefighters and highranking personnel.

Scugog Council chambers were filled with a feeling of dissatisfaction and relief on the night of December 16, when the nearly four-year-long struggle to sign a Collective Agreement between the Scugog Township and the Scugog Professional Fire Fighters Association finally came to an end.

Aspects of the new agreement have since been called “incredibly inefficient,” by

Fire Chief Richard Miller.

At times, calls require multiple volunteer firefighters to show up at the fire hall before a truck can be dispatched.

The heavily debated union bargain, which began on November 3, 2011 and was sent to arbitration on January 11, 2012, was passed just in time, considering it is set to expire and is now retroactive.

“I have reviewed the report and I was dissatisfied with the arbitrator taking a full 13 months to award the debate,” said Fire Chief Miller. “I am expecting a letter in the near future to kick off a brand-new round

of negotiations with the Scugog Professional Fire Fighters and the Local International Association of Fire Fighters 4679.”

The full-time firefighters and Chief Fire Prevention Officer became affiliated with the IAFF and Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association on October 2, 2008, and the subject of wages has been discussed ever since.

“We have been forced to continue with our all-call system since the new schedule started,” said Fire Chief Miller. “This means that sometimes we have only had one or even zero full-time men at the station when a call has gone out. We have

had to wait for at least two volunteers to show up before our fire trucks can respond to emergencies.”

The three full-time firefighters have been working on a four day per week schedule, with all three being present on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and a fourth day on a rotational schedule. Since the hours have only been finalized this week, the firefighters have had an extra half-hour placed into their work week, which means that full-time firefighters have also been given an extra 13 days off per year in order to compensate.

In regards to the wages of Scugog’s full-time firefightFUNDRAISING WITH FLOWERS: Sharon Butchart, Jodie Winnitoy, and Lynn and Trevor Vieira of Precious Minds were in the Christmas Spirit on Dec. 5, when they sold poinsettias inside the Uxbridge Arena to raise money for children that take part in the centre’s programs.

ers, the arbitrator’s award set out a three per cent salary increase every six months, retroactively from January 1, 2009 to July 1, 2012. The annual salary of a first-class firefighter has increased from $63,500 to $80,440 at the end of 2012, this works out to a total raise in wages of 26.7 per cent over four years.

Scugog Township holds that the negotiation process took longer than the deal was actually valid for, because the new bargain is the first of its kind. Now that a framework for the union contracts has been laid down, further negotiations are expected to be much quicker.

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More cuts made to 2014 Uxbridge budget DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: Discussions surrounding the 2014 municipal budget continued last week as councillors continue meeting with township staff to determine the needs of the municipality for the coming year.

Township Clerk Debbie Leroux presented her department’s 2015 budget to councillors on Tuesday, Dec. 10, which included $150,000 for a generator at Town Hall.

According to Ms. Leroux, township headquarters would be without telephone or computer service if a blackout were to hit Uxbridge.

Councillors decided to set aside $50,000 in 2015, and a further $100,000 in 2016 to complete the purchase.

“We need something here that keeps the phones on in a big way,” said Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast, citing the requirements of the municipality under the

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Emergency Preparedness Act. On Thursday, Dec. 12, Township facilities manager Bob Ferguson returned to council chambers with some slight adjustments to the township’s Recreation and Parks budget.

Among the highlights of Mr. Ferguson’s presentation were $91,000 set aside for community centres in the township, which would see HVAC replacement at the Sandford and Zephyr Halls, as well as an air conditioner replacement at the historic Uxbridge Music Hall.

“It comes down to prioritizing, and I don’t recommend putting off anything that has to do with HVAC because they’ve all reached

the end of their expectancy,” Mr. Ferguson said, adding that township staff can no longer order replacement parts for the Music Hall’s obsolete air conditioner.

As well, a pathway and parking lot paving project at Elgin Park saw its budget slashed considerably from $75,000 down to $25,000.

Mr. Ferguson also explained to councillors that a proposed irrigation system at the Fields of Uxbridge - with a cost of $150,000 can be pushed back from 2014 to 2015.

By-Law manager Andre Gratton also presented a revised 2014 budget to councillors, with a $25,000 purchase of a new vehicle for the department held back for a year until 2015.

A WIN-WIN SITUATION: Marg Webert of Seagrave was the winner of the draw for this holiday gift basket, courtesy of The Trading Post, in The Standard’s first annual gift card donation contest.

Numerous gift cards for local businesses were dropped off and donated to the 2013 Operation Scugog Christmas Food and Toy Drive. Thank you to all who donated and helped make this Christmas brighter for local families in need.

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The Port Perry MoJacks and Uxbridge Bruins split a weekend doubleheader in ‘The Battle of North Durham’ between the rival sides.

The action kicked off in Uxbridge on Friday, Dec. 13, and featured great back and forth action early as the teams traded scoring chances.

Almost eight minutes in, Marco Mastrangelo gave the Bruins an early lead when he picked up a pass from Korey Brand and charged down the wing and stuffed in a wrist shot.

MoJacks goalie Jeff Julien withstood an onslaught from the Bruins on an early second period powerplay to keep Port Perry in contention.

The Bruins also got great goaltending early in the second as Cody Northover robbed Brodie Myers on a great scoring chance with the MoJacks on the powerplay.

A bouncing shot from Matt Allen slipped past Julien seven minutes into the middle frame to extend the Bruins’ lead to 2-0. Mastrangelo and Brand earned assists on the powerplay goal.

With just over seven minutes remaining in the second period, the Bruins chased Julien from the game in favour of veteran Drew Siydock when Liam Blais - in his first game back after recovering from a lower body injury - chipped in a rebound, assisted by Carter Vahey and Justin Dube to swell Uxbridge’s lead to 3-0.

The MoJacks offence came to life after the change in goal, and with just over four minutes remaining, Jeff St. Pierre shrugged off a check from Paul Henderson, sending the Bruins forward to the ice before netting a breakaway goal to bring Port Perry back to within two goals after 40 minutes of play.

Tim ‘Honey Badger’ Bierema gave the Bruins some breathing room just past the midway point of the third when he slipped the puck past Siydock on an extended 5-on-3 powerplay for the Bruins.

A late goal from MoJacks defenceman Owen Bateman rounded out the scoring as the Bruins prevailed by a final score of 4-2.

The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Bruins, and Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson was pleased with the balance in scoring when speaking with The Standard.

“It feels great to get a win after that three-game slide,” Hodgkinson said. “Getting Blais back as a big boost from us, and having Allen net his first goal in a few weeks will hopefully give our captain a nice boost in confidence going forward.”

On Sunday, Dec. 15, the North Durham rivals renewed hostilities when they squared off at Scugog Arena, and Drew Siydock stole the show, picking up a shutout as the MoJacks exacted revenge on the Bruins, winning by a final score of 3-0.

After a physical first period that saw both teams press for the crucial first goal in the game, Conner Shingler beat Northover on a sharp angle shot just 35 seconds

MoJacks forward Brodie Myers has his shot turned aside by Bruins goalie Cody Northover while Matt Pollard (left) and Liam Blais battle for position in front of the net, during the Bruins’ 4-2 win in Uxbridge on Friday, Dec. 15. The MoJacks would take the second game of the weekend home-and-home encounter, winning 3-0 in Port Perry on Sunday, Dec. 15.

DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard into the second period, with Logan Evans contributing the lone assist.

Ryan Beattie doubled the MoJacks’ lead just under five minutes later when his wobbly shot from the point found the back of the net.

The Bruins responded with an improved effort on the forecheck in the second half of the middle frame, but could not solve Siydock as Port Perry carried a 2-0 lead into the third period.

The MoJacks wasted little time building on their lead in the third period, taking advantage of a powerplay situation when Shingler’s shot slipped behind Northover, and Lucas Clark slipped in to tap the puck over the line, and boost Port Perry’s lead to 3-0.

Clark’s third goal of the campaign would be the final goal of the night, as Siydock stopped all 35 shots fired by the Bruins to seal the shutout win for the MoJacks.

After a somewhat slow start to the season, Clark has been on a roll as of late, netting points in five of his past six games.

“It was a little rough making the transition from minor hockey to junior at the start of the season, but I feel like I’m finally getting into a groove,” the 16-year-old Port Perry native told The Standard. “I’m really happy playing for my hometown team. I’ve always wanted to play for the MoJacks and it’s great to be able to contribute offensively and hopefully I’ll be able to keep it rolling into the playoffs.”

MoJacks Head Coach Jon Campbell praised Clark and his willingness to take on the challenge that comes with making the jump to junior hockey as a 16-year-old.

“Lucas definitely seems more comfortable out there lately, and has been a really good contributor for us,” Campbell said.

As well, Campbell credited Siydock with helping lead the MoJacks to a much-needed victory over the Bruins as the MoJacks took a one-point lead over Little Britain for the fourth and final COJHL playoff spot.

“It was really nice to see Drew step up and play so well tonight. He’s struggled for awhile, and tonight he really stepped up and came prepared and led us to a muchneeded win.”

Loose Pucks: - The MoJacks will host the Little Britain Merchants in a rare Thursday night home game on Dec. 19 at 7:20 p.m. before the team shuts down for a holiday break.

The game also marks the MoJacks annual ‘Christmas Night’ with several great prizes available to be won.

- The Bruins are back in action on Friday, Dec. 20 when the Little Britain Merchants visit Uxrena for a 7:45 p.m. tilt. On Saturday, Dec. 21, the Bruins hit the road to tangle with the Georgina Ice in Keswick at 7:30 p.m.

- Friday’s night game against Little Britain is the last chance for local fans to contribute new, unwrapped toys at the game in support of the Uxbridge Community Toy Drive.

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Rebels take down Tigers in LOSSA High School Hockey DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

It was a high school version of ‘The Battle of North Durham’ on Monday, Dec. 16 at Scugog Arena, when the Uxbridge SS Tigers squared off against the Port Perry HS Rebels in LOSSA Tier One Senior Boys hockey action.

There was a large and boisterous crowd on hand to cheer on the Rebels, as the school hosted a buy-out that allowed students to attend the game in exchange for a non-perishable food donation to Operation Scugog.

Port Perry defenceman Ben Kerry charged into the slot and pounded a pass from Alex Teunissen past Uxbridge goalie Logan Yates to give the Rebels the lead just past the midway mark of the first period.

Uxbridge controlled the play for much of the opening period, but could not solve the goaltending of Rebel netminder Layne O’Halloran, who made several sensational saves to keep the Tigers off the scoreboard.

Both teams upped the ante physically at the start of the second, with Tigers defenceman Connor Evans, and Rebel forward Jake ‘Orange Crush’ Durham dishing out bone-crunching hits in the early portion of the middle stanza.

With the Rebels killing a penalty just over five minutes into the second, Port Perry speedster Chris Polito picked off a pass, and raced into the offensive zone, netting a backhand goal to put the Rebels ahead by a score of 2-0.

Luke Melong drew the Tigers to within a goal almost four minutes later, when he corralled a loose puck in front of the net, and chipped a shot past O’Halloran, with Matt Winnitoy picking up an assist on the play.

The hard-hitting back and forth action continued in the third period as both sides sought to gain control of the game, with Tiger Alex Williamson and Rebel Andrew Crichton leading the charge with several crushing hits.

Yates and O’Halloran continued their sterling play between the pipes, as both goaltenders made acrobatic saves to keep the opposing offence at bay.

With just over a minute remaining, the Tigers summoned Yates to the bench in favour of an extra attacker, and a made a frantic final push for the tying goal.

However, with 32 seconds left, Rebels defenceman Jesse Menzies put the game out of reach when he flicked a shot from deep inside the Port Perry zone that sailed 180 feet into the open net to round out the scoring in the Rebels’ 3-1 victory over their rivals from across Lakeridge Rd.

Uxbridge’s Alex Williamson and Port Perry’s Chris Polito keep a close eye on the action during the Rebels’ 3-1 victory over the Uxbridge SS Tigers on Monday, Dec. 16 at Scugog Arena.

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Red Ribbon and Practicar all tied up TARA FREW Special to The Standard

This week, the younger divisions each practiced in Blackstock but the old barn arena was not without excitement from the Peewee and Bantam/Midget divisions.

The Peewee teams started off with a 4-4 tie between Practicar and Red Ribbon Restaurant.

Practicar’s goal scorers were Sierra Frew, Declan McDowell, Troy Larmer and Leam Maisonneuve.

Assists were by Bradley VanUden, Dylan Tobin and Sierra Frew.

Red Ribbon Restaurant had goals from Nathan McLennan(2), Owen

Silcock and Robert Goss. Owen Silcock (2), Lane Horton and Robert Goss added had assists.

Later, Practicar beat Denault Contracting by a final score of 6-3. Denault Contracting’s goals were by Bradley VanUden (3), Declan McDowell (2) and Troy Larmer. Assists were by Troy Larmer (2) and Bradley VanUden.

The Bantam/Midget division had All Flags Shell take the win 5-3 against Omnific Design. All Flags Shell’s goals were by Mitchell Crawford (2), Eric Kerr (2) and Dishawn Steward. Dishawn Steward (3) and Mitchell Crawford chipped in with the assists. Omnific Design

had goals from Justin Tobin, Jacob Lee and Tyler Sharp. Assists were

by Mikayla Tafertshofer and Tyler Sharp. Later, Luchka earned the win against Omnific Design 3-2.

Luchka had goals made by Brandon Sinclair, Brandon Yeomanson and Michael Bos. Benjamin Partington and Ryan McCourt contributed assists. Omnific Design had their goals popped in by Nathan Silcock (2) and Jacob Lee added a single assist.

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REBEL, REBEL: Port Perry High School’s Kirsten Welsh charges to the net during a recent tournament held at York University. The Rebels advanced to the gold medal game, where they suffered their only loss of the season to date.

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The Minor Midget Central Ontario Wolves will be hitting the ice at Scugog Arena for an exciting bout of ‘AAA’ hockey action on Saturday, Dec. 21.

The Wolves will square off against the Barrie Jr. Colts at 7:30 p.m. in what promises to be a hotly contested match-up as both sides look to close ground in the hunt for the playoffs.

Central Ontario will be looking to take the season sweep at Scugog Arena after posting wins over Oshawa and Markham earlier in the season.

The Minor Midget Wolves will be back in action on Sunday, Dec. 22 in Lindsay when they play host to the North Central Predators at 7 p.m.

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McKnight rink falls short at East Regionals in Kingston ROB STEELE Special to The Standard

The Cataraqui Curling Club in Kingston played host to the East regionals for the womens Scotties this past weekend. With two spots at next month’s Provincials in Sault Ste. Marie on the line, the stakes were high for each of the sixteen teams participating. Uxbridge’s Sue McKnight started off very well, winning her first game 6-5 over Laura Payne from the Rideau Curling Club in Ottawa. Against Samantha Peters, also from Rideau, McKnight gave up a three in the seventh end in a score that was tied at three up to that point. Forced to take one in the eight, McKnight would rally the troops and steal a single in the ninth and tenth ends to force extra ends, where the trend would continue and she would steal another single and the exciting 7-6 victory.

With two wins under her belt, McKnight was now in the semi-finals against Cathy Auld from Mississaugua Golf. Auld finished runner-up to Rachel Homan last season in the Provincial Scotties and was the only Southern Ontario womens’ team playing in the pre-Olympic Trials last month. Tied through four ends, Auld would take two and then hold McKnight to singles when she had hammer, winning the game 8-5.

The loss would put McK-

night in the B-Side and in a must-win position, having to win three in a row in order to advance. Unfortunately for McKnight, the team would lose 7-4 to Rhonda Varnes, the third team she played from Rideau. Auld and Hollie Nicol from Donalda moved onto Provincials.

Even though it was a disappointing ending to their weekend, this is not the end of the season for this squad. The Women’s Challenge Round is set for this weekend in Bradford. One final chance for McKnight to get back to Provincials. Good luck, Team McKnight!

Kean and Fischer advance to Regionals Only three teams registered to play Men’s Tankard zones at Port Perry last Saturday. Oshawa’s Nathan Martin won his

first game Saturday morning over David Fischer from Oshawa Golf. Martin took four in the fifth to lead 7-1, but the resilient Fischer replied with a three and stole a single to tie the score at eight, forcing an extra end. However it was Martin, with hammer, who would score the single and the victory.

Martin would go on to face the heavily favoured Mark Kean from Annandale, who had the first round bye. This was a very defensive game through the first five ends, but Kean would generate two in six and then a three in eight to win 7-5. With the victory Kean earned his spot at Regionals.

Martin’s loss put him back on the ice for the third time that day, playing the rested Fischer once again.

This time it was Fischer who would control play, stealing three ends and adding three to the scoreboard in the seventh to win 9-6.

Fischer joins Kean as this zone’s representatives at Regionals the first weekend of January in Lakefield.

Four teams tied for Super League’s top spot With only two weeks left in round-robin play in the Deloitte Curling Super League, teams are starting to position themselves for the league’s second schedule, which will split teams into two divisions based on performance. Going into this weeks games, HUB International and Gus Brown were tied for first place.

Both teams had a bye last week, but key victories

by Lake Scugog Lumber (Carol Jackson) and Jude’s Sportbar & Grill (Willie

Beaton) moved them into a four-way tie for top spot with records of five wins and two losses.

Lake Scugog Lumber scored a big three in the second end and then stole two points in the fifth to beat Pineridge Impress (Ralph Fairman) 7-3. Jude’s wasn’t being very polite to Allen’s Siding, who was missing signal-caller Craig Harvey, as they put up nine points in six ends to win 9-1.

In other games, Scugog Pest Control (Rob Steele) took three in the seventh and stole two in the eighth to beat Kennedy Renovations 9-5. Lindsay KIA (Sue McKnight) had the early 6-2 lead, gave up four in the sixth but held on to beat Port Perry Sign Shop, who had Terry Golphin skipping for the missing Glenn Evans.

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: Each of the nine vertical columns, Each of the nine horizontal rows, Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes.

Remember no number can occur more than one in any row; column or box.

ARIES (March 20-April 19): Express your thoughts, ideas and beliefs and you will impress others with your confident attitude.

You will have more social invitations than you can handle. Enjoy love, laughter and good times.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Connect with neighbours and others in the community by hosting a holiday open house. Put off making major domestic purchases until February. Be prepared for frustrations and delays in personal matters.

GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Money matters demand closer attention from December 21 until the end of January. Pay bills on time and reorganize financial records. Some Geminis will get engaged, others will tie the knot.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Speak up to express your thoughts and concerns.

Your mind will be extremely active, but also scattered, as it races from one idea to another. Get-together with old friends and reminisce about past events.

TAURUS (April 19-May 20): December promises to be an abundant financial month. A bonus could boost your family’s bank account. Shop on-line for Christmas bargains. Think about the deeper aspects of yourself this holiday season.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be your most creative self over the holidays. Make gift baskets and bake cookies for family and friends. Communicate clearly to your partner to avoid any misunderstandings during the last two weeks of December.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Evaluate your goals and talk them over with your friends.

Communicate within groups who share your interests. Extremely active until December 21, you will slow down considerably after VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Enjoy special that. moments with family and friends over the PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Improve your holidays. Tell them how much you love relationship with your Dad, ask your boss them. In January, give your children extra for a raise, or have a talk with someone who attention. If single and dating, put the rela- can advise you how to advance on the job. tionship on hold.

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The Standard sports scoreboard COJHL Standings

GP W L OTL PTS Lakefield 23 20 3 0 40 Clarington 22 15 4 3 33 Uxbridge 23 12 9 2 26 Port Perry 24 9 12 3 21 Little Britain 23 8 11 4 20 Georgina 22 5 15 2 12 Results Little Britain 1 @ Lakefield 6 Port Perry 2 @ Uxbridge 4 Clarington 3 @ Little Britain 2 OT Uxbridge 0 @ Port Perry 3 Georgina 6 @ Clarington 1 Lakefield 5 @ Little Britain 2 Clarington @ Lakefield Upcoming Games Thursday, Dec. 19, 7:20 p.m.

Little Britain @ Port Perry Friday, Dec. 20, 7:45 p.m.

Little Britain @ Uxbridge Saturday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Georgina Friday, Dec. 27, 7:45 p.m.

Georgina @ Uxbridge Saturday, Dec. 28, 2:50 p.m.

Port Perry @ Clarington Saturday, Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Georgina @ Little Britain Saturday, Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Lakefield Sunday, Dec. 29, 6:50 p.m.

Lakefield @ Port Perry LOSSA TIER 1 GIRLS HOCKEY Results Notre Dame 1 @ Uxbridge 4 Upcoming Games Monday, Jan. 13, 2:30 p.m.

Notre Dame @ Uxbridge LOSSA TIER 2 GIRLS HOCKEY Results Port Perry 4 @ Maxwell Heights 0 Port Perry 3 @ Clarington Central 0 Clarington Central @ Port Perry Upcoming Games Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2 p.m.

Courtice @ Port Perry LOSSA JUNIOR BOYS HOCKEY Results O’Connor 1 @ Uxbridge 3 Dunbarton 2 @ Uxbridge 1 Uxbridge 2 @ Henry Street 1 Upcoming Games Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2:30 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Pickering - Village Arena GYNMASTICS Burlington Prov.Qualifier Results Uxbridge’s Shenderey Gymnastics Jessica Turza - Level 6 14yrs - 1st overall 1st/Vault, 1st/Bars, 2nd/Beam,1st/Floor Kylie Turpin - Level 6 11yrs - 1st overall 2nd/Vault, 3rd/Bars, 1st/Beam, 3rd/Floor Jackie Clegg - Level 6 12-13yrs - 1st overall 2nd/Vault, 1st/Bars, 2nd/Beam, 6th/Floor Olivia Kerr - Level 7 14-15yrs - 1st overall 3rd/Vault, 3rd/Bars, 1st/Beam, 3rd/Floor Mya Graham - Level 5 9yrs - 2nd overall 2nd/Vault, 3rd/Bars, 3rd/Beam, 6th/Floor Katie Ferriera - L7 14-15yrs - 2nd overall 1st/Vault, 2nd/Bars, 1st/Beam, 2nd/Floor Jenny Haydock - L6 15-16yrs - 2nd overall 2nd/Vault, 2nd/Bars, 2nd/Beam, 3rd/Floor Jennifer Ward - Lvl 7 12-13yrs - 2nd overall 1st/Vault, 1st/Bars, 7th/Beam, 2nd/Floor Isabelle Kagawa - Level 6 12yrs - 4th overall 8th/Vault, 1st/Bars, 4th/Beam, 8th/Floor Taylor Priest - Level 6 13yrs - 4th overall 6th/Vault, 4th/Bars, 4th/Beam, 2nd/Floor Payton Moore - Level 7 12yrs - 4th overall

2nd/Vault, 5th/Bars, 4th/Beam, 5th/Floor Kirsten Yip - Level 6 12yrs - 5th overall 5th/Vault, 4th/Bars, 3rd/Beam, 5th/Floor Analise Connor - Level 6 11yrs - 7th overall 1st/Vault, 11th/Bars, 3rd/Beam, 6th/Floor Megan Silver - Level 7 12-13yrs - 7th overall 7th/Vault, 4th/Bars, 8th/Beam, 8th/Floor Gwyneth Jones - Level 5 11yrs - 9th overall 7th/Vault, 8th/Bars, 3rd/Beam, 5th/Floor Nika Takagi - Cdn. Jr. High Performance 13yrs - 2nd overall 3rd/Vault, 2nd/Bars, 2nd/Beam, 3rd/Floor OMHA LAKESHORE LEAGUE Novice

GP W L T PTS Napanee 18 18 0 0 36 Lindsay 21 12 7 2 26 Quinte West 18 11 3 4 26 Whitby White 19 12 6 1 25 Uxbridge 18 10 6 2 22 Pickering 18 7 11 0 14 Cobourg 17 6 10 1 13 Whitby Blue 18 5 12 1 11 Clarington 15 2 12 1 5 Ajax 16 0 16 0 0 Results Uxbridge 6 @ Lindsay 1 Lindsay 2 @ Uxbridge 1 Upcoming Games Sunday, Dec. 22, 1:15 p.m.

Clarington @ Uxbridge Minor Atom

GP W L Whitby Blue 19 18 0 Cobourg 20 10 4 Port Perry 19 11 6 Uxbridge 21 11 9 Quinte West 17 9 6 Kingston 18 8 7 Ajax 21 8 10 Whitby White 21 6 12 Clarington 19 5 10 Napanee 19 5 11 Oshawa 18 1 17 Results Clarington 4 @ Port Perry 4 Ajax 1 @ Uxbridge 4 Uxbridge 2 @ Whitby Blue 3 Upcoming Games Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Port Perry Sunday, Dec. 22, 4 p.m.

Whitby Blue @ Port Perry Atom GP W L 17 15 1 17 12 2 18 11 4 19 10 5 20 10 7 16 9 4 20 7 7 17 7 7 20 6 12 19 5 10 20 5 11 18 3 15 19 1 16 Results Uxbridge 0 @ Ajax 1 Pickering 0 @ Uxbridge 3 Cobourg 2 @ Port Perry 2 Uxbridge 3 @ Napanee 3 Uxbridge @ Kingston Port Perry @ Oshawa Upcoming Games Friday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m.

Oshawa @ Port Perry

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GP W L Cobourg 18 15 2 Whitby Blue 17 14 1 Clarington 20 12 6 Whitby White 18 8 4 Uxbridge 18 8 7 Oshawa 18 7 7 Ajax 19 7 8 Quinte West 20 7 9 Port Perry 21 8 12 Pickering 17 7 8 Kingston 19 3 15 Napanee 19 0 17 Results Whitby Blue 2 @ Port Perry 2 Kingston 6 @ Uxbridge 5 Pickering 0 @ Port Perry 3 Whitby Blue @ Uxbridge Upcoming Games Saturday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m.

Ajax @ Uxbridge Sunday, Dec. 22, 5 p.m.

Oshawa @ Port Perry

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PeeWee GP W L T 17 14 0 3 21 14 6 1 19 13 3 3 21 11 8 2 19 9 10 0 17 8 7 2 19 8 10 1 20 6 9 5 18 6 10 2 18 2 15 1 15 1 14 0 Results Oshawa 3 @ Uxbridge 7 Upcoming Games Saturday, Dec. 21, 4:30 p.m.

Napanee @ Uxbridge

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GP W L T Cobourg 20 15 3 2 Kingston 20 14 3 3 Whitby Blue 20 13 5 2 Napanee 18 13 5 0 Port Perry 18 11 6 1 Peterborough 17 10 6 1 Whitby White 17 9 6 2 Clarington 19 8 11 0 Ajax 18 7 10 1 Quinte West 18 4 12 2 Uxbridge 19 2 14 3 Oshawa 17 1 12 4 Pickering 17 0 14 3 Results Port Perry 5 @ Whitby Blue 3 Port Perry 4 @ Cobourg 5 Peterborough 7 @ Uxbridge 4 Clarington 1 @ Port Perry 3 Upcoming Games Thursday, Dec. 19, 6:45 p.m.

Pickering @ Uxbridge Saturday, Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m.

Ajax @ Port Perry Monday, Dec. 23, 7:15 p.m.

Oshawa @ Uxbridge

Cobourg Whitby White Port Perry Ajax Kingston Uxbridge Clarington Whitby Blue Quinte West

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17 7 9 19 4 12 20 1 17 15 0 14 Results Uxbridge 2 @ Port Perry 2 Uxbridge @ Whitby Blue Ajax @ Port Perry Port Perry @ Pickering Upcoming Games Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m.

Pickering @ Uxbridge Saturday, Dec. 21, 8:15 p.m.

Kingston @ Port Perry Monday, Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m.

Whitby White @ Port Perry Minor Midget

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Oshawa @ Uxbridge Saturday, Dec. 28, 8:15 p.m.

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Lindsay @ Uxbridge Monday, Dec. 23, 9:15 p.m.

Oshawa @ Port Perry

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Novice AE Results Belleville 1 @ Uxbridge 2 Uxbridge 1 @ Oshawa 2 Peterborough @ Uxbridge Upcoming Games Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6:15 p.m.

Whitby @ Uxbridge Atom AE Results Port Perry 4 @ Lindsay 1 Pickering 1 @ Port Perry 2 Upcoming Games Sunday, Dec. 22, 2:45 p.m.

Ajax @ Port Perry

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KATHLEEN “KACEY” HARPER With great sadness, we announce the passing of a wonderful Mother, Wife, Grandmother and Daughter, who has been a resident of Hillsdale Estates for the past few years on Sunday, December 15, 2013, at age 91. Kacey was the daughter of the late Ellen and Joseph Coyle. Most beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Harper. Dearest mother of Joanne (Roy Leach deceased) and John Harper (Audrey) all of Port Perry. Devoted and loved grandmother “Gom” of Scott, Lorie and Darren and great Grandma to Daniel and Katrina. Sister of Mary (deceased), Michael and his wife Teresa (both deceased), Pat and her husband Tony Egan (both deceased), John (deceased), Barbara and her husband Jim Northin (deceased) and Joyce and her husband Henry Janssen. Kacey will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Everlena, Joanne, Marianne, Gerri and the staff at Hillsdale Estates. The family of Kacey Harper will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermottPanabaker Chapel” 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Wednesday, December 18th from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Hwy 7A in Port Perry on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Father Peter Lackmanec officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com

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MANSON ALFRED WOODS Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 77. Manson Woods of Port Perry, beloved husband of Joan (nee Larocque). Loving father of Brent Woods of Oshawa, Dale Woods and his wife Pina Sorace of Vancouver, Brenda and her husband Fred Haines of Port Perry, and Lorie Hartung of Oshawa. Loved grandfather of Aaron, Haley, Victoria, Alex, Matthew, Joshua, Dylan, Tori, Breanna, and Shannon. Predeceased by his brother Howard Woods. Private arrangements entrusted to the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985 2171). If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Memories and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com

DORIS JEAN WILLIAMS Peacefully, on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry, at age 103. Doris (nee Nesbitt), beloved wife of the late Murray Williams of Port Perry. Loved mother of Jeanne (deceased), and her husband Ted Culp (deceased), John Williams and his wife Nancy of Ashburn and Grant Williams and his wife Debbie of Markham.

Loving grandmother of Jerry Jackman, Janice Jackman (deceased), Jim Jackman, Joe Jackman, Janna Williams and Tyler Williams and great grandmother of Gavin, Jaxen, Adam, Kyla and Sam. The family of Doris Williams was received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel” 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Thursday, December 12th from 7 – 9 p.m.

A Service to celebrate her life was held in the Chapel on Friday, December 13th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Don Willmer officiating.

Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert.

If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Community Nursing Home Activity Fund. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com

JUDITH ANN ANDERSON Peacefully, after a short illness, on Monday, December 9, 2013, at the Lakeridge Health Centre, in Oshawa, at age 63. Judy (nee Meisenheimer), beloved wife of Robert Anderson of Seagrave. Loving mother of Sarah Anderson and her husband Dan Heartford of Seagrave. Loved grandmother of Madison. She will be missed by her aunt and uncle, cousins and many friends. The family of Judy Anderson received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Sunday, December 15th from 1 – 3 p.m.

If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com In Loving Memory Of DARRELL, Richard (Dick) WW II Veteran (RCAF), Retired Toronto Star Photographer It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dick Darrell on December 14, 2013. Born in Fort William, Ontario on March 5, 1921, Dick passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry, after a brief illness. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Diana and her husband John and grandchildren Brad, Andrew and Steph. Dick was predeceased by his wife of 44 years Doreen (1990). He will be fondly remembered by many friends, neighbours and Toronto Star employees and retirees. Many thanks to the staff at Community Nursing Home, Port Perry for their loving care of Dick for almost 5 years. Special thanks to Dr. Tuck and staff at Lakeridge Health, Port Perry for providing Dick with compassion and comfort in his final days. Family and friends were received at the Low and Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 from 6 to 9 p.m. A complete funeral service to celebrate the life of Dick will be held in the chapel on Thursday December 19, 2013 at 11 a.m. If desired, donations in Dick’s memory can be made to the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund or a charity of your choice. On line condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca

Lucyk – Michelle & Emily December 16, 1999 In loving memory They Say there is a reason They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason can Change the way we feel.

Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent are the tears that fall, Living our lives without is the hardest part of all.

You gave us many things in life, Gifts both great and small, But most of all, you gave us your love Which was the greatest gift of all.

Missing you both at this special time of year.

Merry Christmas, All our love, Mom, Les, Dad, Janet, Alfredo & Joseph.

HENRI SMITS December 17, 2012 In loving memory of a dear husband.

Everyday in some small way, Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are always near, Still missed, loved, always dear.

Marie, Marianne, Gord

NAGLE FRED In loving memory of my son, who passed away Dec. 19 2009.

Although I smile and make no fuss, no one misses you more than I and when old times I recall that’s when I miss you most of all.

Love, Mom With love in my heart and memories to hold.

At Christmas, remembering my dad Murray Wilson - Jan 21st And my baby grandson Cameron Parliament - Dec 19th Keep him in your arms Dad. A Grandma never forgets.

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In loving memory of our dear son, brother, and uncle; who passed away December 20, 2012

~ CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN ~ The Angels sang Amazing Grace, God came down and touched your face, Held your hand and whispered low, “Come my son, it’s time to go.”

The gates of Heaven opened wide.

While Angels lined up side by side.

A special gift was on it’s way.

Dearly missed Mom, Dad and family

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Remembering with love my parents, Bill Blair, December 19th, 1984, and Edie Blair, January 3rd, 1997.

Never far from my thoughts and always in my heart.

They are both very deeply missed.

Gail and grandchildren, Darren and Colleen A small tribute to our dear Michelle and granddaughter Emily who passed away Dec 16, 1999.

You are always remembered with love and remain forever in our hearts.

John & Marie Lucyk & family

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Nebraska strikes gold

CHRISTMAS GALLERY: Joanna Malcolm opened the doors of her gallery, Studio By The Green, on Dec. 7 for her annual Christmas show. Malcolm’s work features an impressive range of styles, from the whimsical to the impressionist and precise.

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NEBRASKA (*****) A lovely black and white film, both comedic and dramatic, which is about a crusty old codger named Woody (Bruce Dern) who is convinced Publishers Clearing House has sent him confirmation that he has won one million dollars. His reasoning is simple: the letters states he has been awarded the money, and believing every word of it, he attempts to make his way to Nebraska to collect his fortune. Closing in on 80, Woody is a handful for his wife, portrayed by June Squibb, who is thinking of putting the old fellow into a home. Woody doesn’t say a whole lot, to anyone really, so when his son offers to drive him to Nebraska one might expect it is going to be a road film where the two find one another. But Woody is disappointed with his life, and most of all with himself, thus the trip proves to be quite unlike any sort of road trip we have seen in movies before. David (Will Forte) makes a stop in the small, almost deserted town

where Woody grew up, and when his wife arrives, long festering secrets and regrets boil to the surface. When he arrives at his brothers home, they see, stuck forever in front of the television, barely aware of the conversation around them. But when they hear that their brother and uncle is a new millionaire, the predatory characteristics they have been hiding come out to get the money from Woody. Even his former partner comes out of the wood work to get his hands on what he believes he is owed.

Through all of this ,Woody insists the money is his, he insists he has won, and holds onto his dream. And perhaps that is what the theme of the film is, hanging on to a dream that is barely there.

Though we laugh at

Kate’s attacks on her husband, we also understand that they are perfect for one another and still very much in love. She and Woody were smart to get out of the town and move away to raise their boys.

Though far from wealthy, they have done well.

Once again, Alexander Payne has given us an honest depiction of heartland America that is as real as any documentary on the subject could be. The film feels for all the world like the Bruce Springsteen album Nebraska - spiky and sparse.

June Squibb gives a lovely performance as Kate, the fast-with-a-putdown wife of Woody, who despite saying some terrible things, allows the love she has for this unkempt old alcoholic present in the way only long married couples will understand.

Will Forte is excellent as David, the son getting to know his father for the first time, but it is Bruce Dern who is the film’s heart and soul.

As Woody, the seventy-eight-year-old actor knows he has been given the role of his lifetime and after more than a century in movies and television he gives it all he has. Dern was one of the seventie’s great actors ,with powerful work in The Great Gatsby (1974), Black Sunday (1977) and Coming Home (1978) allowing him to display his enormous gifts. But here as Woody he does something more, slipping under the crusting old codger’s skin and finding his heart as well as his soul. We see the regret in his eyes that he did not do something more with his life, just as we see the hope for the million dollars he seems to believe that he has won.

Or is he just like the rest of and needs something to believe in?

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CLASSIC Living Nativity returns to Uxbridge park ALUMINUM UXBRIDGE: The Living Nativity, a popular biannual yuletide tradition ,returns to Uxbridge this week in Centennial Park.

Beginning on Friday, Dec. 20, and running through the weekend to Sunday, Dec. 22, the Uxbridge Baptist Church will be presenting a Living Nativity in Centennial Park, offering residents to opportunity to witness a

Santa Paws still looking for donors SCUGOG: There’s still time to ensure that local animals in need will have a bright Christmas.

Scugog resident Lee Anne Adam is currently collecting items for the Santa Paws drive, which will distribute food, blankets and other pet items to shelter animals in Durham.

Among the items needed are: - dog food - kitten/cat food - blankets, towels, wash cloths (not comforters) - unscented, non clumping cat litter - large newspapers for lining cages - high value training treats (Rollover, dehydrated liver etc.)

- peanut butter - stimulating dog toys (Kong, Buster cube, treat balls) - grooming tools - gift cards for businesses carrying pet products.

Donations can be dropped off at Gus Brown Port Perry at 10 Vanedward Dr. or can be picked up by contacting Ms. Adam at 1-647-960-2608.

live re-enactment of the story of the first Christmas.

There are two scheduled performances for each day, beginning at 7:30 p.m. with the second show getting underway at 8:15 p.m. Each performance lasts approximately 25 minutes and features a cast and crew of more than 100 volunteers. Included in the production will be all the grandeur of an-

cient times including Roman soldiers, the three wise men, Mary and Joseph and a large cast of animal performers.

Since 1985, the Living Nativity has been held every other year in Uxbridge and draws large crowds to every performance as residents and performers alike brave the winter weather to experience the magic of Christmas’ origins.

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FLIPPING THE SWITCH: (From left) Pat Higgins, David Morris, Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor and Janet Beed light the tree at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital’s Festival of Lights.

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UXBRIDGE: Tickets are now on sale for the final two productions of the season for OnStage Uxbridge.

Tickets for ‘Anything Goes’ and ‘The Mousetrap’ are currently available on-line at www.onstageuxbridge.com, or in person at The Little Acorn, located at 77 Brock St. West.

Premiering on Thursday, Jan. 16, ‘Anything Goes’ is the latest offering from Director Cheryl Atwood.

The muscial tells the story of what happens when the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set a course to true love, proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.

With music and lyrics by Cole Porter, the story concerns madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London.

Billy Crocker is a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt, who

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The show runs until January 25, 2014.

In April, the world’s longest running play debuts at the Uxbridge Music Hall when ‘The Mousetrap’ opens for a two-week engagement on Thursday, April 3.

The scene in the Agatha Christie classic is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst.

Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerveshredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.

First-time director Samantha Smilovic, a veteran OnStage Uxbridge performer, makes the transition behind the scenes for this classic production, which runs until April 12, 2014.

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Season’s greetings!

From all members of Durham Regional Council

SANTA IS ON HIS WAY: St. Nick is loading up his sleigh and feeding the reindeer, getting ready to visit every home in North Durham for Christmas. Spotted here in downtown Port Perry and Uxbridge, Santa would like to remind BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard local children that he loves chocolate chip cookies.

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