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UXBRIDGE: More work will need to be done before a township-owned mobile information kiosk is ready to roll. At a recent council meeting, Township Manager of Recreation, Culture and Tourism Amanda Ferraro issued a report detailing a request for the municipality to purchase a six-foot by ten-foot concession trailer that would be used at events to better promote tourism within the township. While the majority of councillors expressed enthusiasm for the project, there is additional work needed before a purchase can be made, as suggested by Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor. “I think we’re putting the cart before the horse,” the mayor commented. “There are a few policies still to be worked out, such as, insurance, maintenance and who’s going to move it from point A to point B. I’m totally supportive of the idea, but think we need to iron out some of these issues first.” The mobile kiosk carries a price tag of approximately $4,000, and would feature the logos of the township, BIA and business ambassador program. Ms. Ferraro responded that it will take close to 30 days to draft a policy that would govern use of the kiosk, and a further month for the unit to be ordered and delivered to the municipality. T U R N TO PAG E 5
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North Durham residents laced up their sneakers and brought along their four-legged friends for the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter Walkathon, which saw crowds walking from locations in both Scugog and Uxbridge along Reach St. and meeting halfway for a barbecue at Epsom Public School. The event helped raise more than $23,000 for the new shelter, which will be built at a Lakeridge Rd. location in the coming years. The walkathon was one of several animal-related events taking place DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard this weekend - see Page 2 for more.
Scugog opts to extend Greenbank Airport fill permit BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
SCUGOG: While there’s still much work to be done on the proposal, Scugog Township staff are preparing for the doubling of truck traffic heading into the Greenbank Airport – from 200 to 400 loads per day as work continues on the Hwy. 47 aviation facility’s ongoing expansion. This week, councillors approved the extension of the facility’s interim site alteration permit until either May 1, 2014, or an approval of the increase in truck traffic - proposed by the airport’s owners - by the Ministry of Transportation, at which point
the municipal permit would need to be rewritten. A third work permit from the Region of Durham will last until March 2016, anticipating possible changes in the provincial permit, said Scugog’s Public Works Director Ian Roger. According to a staff report, the increased operations are pending a number of conditions mandated at the provincial level, including improved truck washing facilities to control mud and soil on the roadway, as well as a new entranceway to the facility, literally paving the way for more trucks dumping soil at the property. Although the current MTO permit is set to expire on Oct. 14, Mr. Roger told councillors
that due to the time of year and the amount of work required to meet those conditions, it’s likely that the current limit of 200 trucks per day will remain in place well into the next year. Scugog staff and airport officials are set to meet with the Ministry on Oct. 16 to discuss the proposal. In response to a council inquiry, Mr. Roger acknowledged that the MTO could even potentially suspend the operation until those matters were resolved. “There’s still a lot of technical work to resolve before going to 400 trucks,” said Mr. Roger. “This will likely not be resolved until spring. We’ll likely continue with 200 trucks a day for some time.”
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Scugog insurance costs discussed BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
PET PROJECTS: Sunday, September 29, truly was a day for the dogs (and cats) in our lives. All the way from Blackstock’s Lions Club Walk for Guide Dogs (above) to Uxbridge’s St. Paul’s Anglican Church hosting a pet blessing ceremony (below), to raise support for the New Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter. Pictured above, Tanner Craig, Jaccob and Maxx Brady, and Audrey Brown took their dogs for a stroll, while Giir the cat was given lots of love by her owners on the lawn of St. Paul’s Church. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: Township staff and councillors raised concerns over annual cost increases to membership in a municipal insurance pool, after a staff report indicated that the township would be faced with a 13.79 per cent increase equivalent to $44,669. The report concerning the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool came before councillors on Sept. 16, outlining the associated cost of the township’s annual membership renewal. The report states that the membership cost, which is drawn across the annual operating budgets of the township’s various departments, is subject to a similar increase to that experienced in other mu-
nicipalities, but was more than the anticipated increase of 10 per cent. The pool was established in 2000 with the participation of the townships of Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock, the towns of Ajax and Whitby, the municipality of Clarington and the Region of Durham. Township treasurer Trena DeBrujin cited an increase in litigation against municipalities as the factor in ongoing increases. “I wish I could say it was going to stop but we continue to see an increase of litigation,” said Ms. DeBrujin. “The industry says costs will continue to rise – unless we can get a grip on some legislation.” Replied Mayor Chuck Mercier:
“We have this discussion every year,” said the mayor. “We are doing all of that due diligence, yet we still face a 14 per cent increase from lawsuits.” Ms. DeBrujin added that while the members of the pool are currently sitting at a $5 million surplus in investment income, that money will not yet be put toward defraying additional cost increases. “As a pool, we decided not to tap into our surplus, because we are not sure of where we’re going in the future,” she said. “We’re still earning interest off this money – there was a vote taken at the directors’ level, to not touch this money now but to consider it in upcoming years, depending on future increases.”
‘Fields of Uxbridge’ made official DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: Despite a late push from a pair of councillors to reconsider the move, council formally approved the renaming of the former St. John’s/ Kennedy House property last week. The recreational facility will now be known as ‘The Fields of Uxbridge’ in spite of opposition from Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy, and his Ward 4 counterpart Jacob Mantle. Earlier this year, council set up a committee to spearhead the re-naming of the facility, ultimately returning with a list of four potential names that were open to public voting through the township’s web site. However, after the process had begun, township staff approached the committee asking that naming the facility after a person be taken off the table, which led to contention from the councillors. Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor sought to resolve the matter in the hopes of not having endeavours in the future come under similar scrutiny. “Council authorized a group to be set up to be involved with the naming of this field. In the future, when we set
up a committee of citizens there should be no interference from staff or politicians. I think that would solve a lot of problems,” said Mayor O’Connor. Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet countered the claims of his fellow councillors, adding, “we’ve had several opportunities to voice our concerns at every step.” However, Councillor Molloy continued to push for another chance for the public to have their say in the renaming of the facility. “We have voted against it every time. Isn’t that why we’re here? To have opinions?” added Councillor Molloy. As he had done throughout the process, Councillor Mantle sided with Councillor Molloy in pushing for an alternative name for the site. “The logical choice is to start over and do it again, we’ve spent a lot longer on other things,” commented Councillor Mantle. “We all agree there were flaws in the process, so let’s not endorse a broken process.” However, the protests would prove all for naught, as in a recorded vote, only Councillors Molloy and Mantle voted against the name ‘Fields of Uxbridge.’
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FIRE CREWS BATTLE SCUGOG ISLAND FIRE: Scugog firefighters responded to this blaze on Demara Rd. on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 29) around 4 p.m. According to Fire Chief Richard Miller, damage is estimated at approximately $400,000 and no cause has yet been determined. KELLY DOUGHTY The Standard
Uxbridge dam EA $40K: report DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: The next stage in the Countryside Preserve Pond Dam saga will take place next week, as councillors debate the issue at their meeting on the morning of Monday, Oct. 7. On August 1, heavy rain contributed to the dam being breached, ultimately leading to the pond being drained by township works department staff, and a portion of the popular trail being closed due to public safety concerns. According to a report issued by Public Works Director Ben Kester at council’s meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, “an Environ-
mental Assessment needs to be completed to solicit public opinion and determine the best solution to the problem.” The estimated cost of the Environmental Assessment is approximately $40,000. While the township is expected to pay the full cost of the Environmental Assessment, the cost of a detailed design for the pond would be covered by Environment Canada’s Lake Simcoe Clean Up Fund, according to Mr. Kester’s report. Councillors opted for more time before discussing possible solutions to the dam problem, and tabled the motion at their Sept. 23 meeting, and will re-open discussions on Monday, Oct. 7 after passing a motion from Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy.
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Airport permit to be extended, increased truck traffic considered F RO M PAG E 1
The discussion raised a few concerns around the council table, particularly regarding the disconnect between three levels of government involved in the same project. Ward 1 Councillor Larry Corrigan said that the delay in an improved entranceway at the facility has drawn the ire of some residents living
in the area. “It’s frustrating from my point of view,” said the councillor, “with the concerns of citizens, knowing there’s a solution and it just ain’t happening.” The councillor, who represents the area of Scugog in which the airport is located, also took exception to recent comments made by Uxbridge Township councillors concerning
Scugog Ward 1 Councillor Larry Corrigan the handling of the airport
permit by Scugog. “When you feel threatened, you posture,” said Councillor Corrigan. “They need good information and to understand the amount of work that has gone into this project that has got us where we are today, dealing with a project in which there is no provincial or federal oversight. The only oversight we can enter into is
called a site alteration permit. We could have taken a side against this project, and could have done some pheasant posturing, and said ‘we’ll take you to court.’ But on the advice of our best legal people we were told we can’t win. We took the road less traveled and said let’s negotiate in a win-win context - not only for the project but for the township, and
address those concerns of the public.” The project, which came to light in early 2012 and was the subject of numerous public meetings and concerns over a major commercial fill operation, was originally supposed to see 2.5 million cubic metres of soil dumped over two to three years to facilitate the extension of a runway.
Scugog discusses future of War Memorial Library, facilities policy SCUGOG: One of Port Perry’s most recognizable buildings will be available for sale or lease, after Scugog councillors directed staff to put the former War Memorial Library on the market. The building, located at 269 Queen St., will soon be made available for rent or purchase by the township, after a quote for real estate services prepared by the municipality earlier this summer yielded no interest from local realtors. The building, which Clerk Chris Harris said was compared to other similar properties in the downtown area for valuation purposes, has been appraised at approximately $435,000. Mr. Harris said that any bids for either lease or purchase would then return to council chambers for discussion during an in camera session. The former library most recently housed The Grenadier Militaria, which relocated to Montreal after the
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business came under new ownership. The building has been vacant since May. A staff report at this week’s committees meeting weighed the pros and cons of renting versus selling the property, in particular the responsibilities associated with the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of an historic building within the Port Perry Heritage Conservation District. A sale would also require an easement to allow for continued public access to Reflection Park which abuts the property, said Community Services Director Don Gordon. At least two councillors were leery of the lack of realtor interest in the property, located in a prime commercial location. “It’s strange that no realtor would want to sell this,” said Councillor Wilma Wotten, questioning whether conditions were imposed on the property. “I’m having a hard time getting my mind around the fact that no realtor would want this property, in a highly valuable market and location…. If no realtor would take this on, who’s going to put forth a tender on this?” Added Councillor John Hancock: “The fact that no realtors came forward gives me the sense that this is not a typical retail property,” he said. “And I’m not sure how we’re going to get bids above and beyond value – I’m not sure if we should use that
as the reserve.” ‘Zero tolerance’ policy delayed A draft version of the Township of Scugog’s ‘zerotolerance’ policy for users of municipal facilities will likely be presented near the end of the year, as consultations on the document continue. Community Services Director Don Gordon told councillors this week that due to the number of consultations with user groups required to create a policy suited for all of the township’s facilities, the policy would likely be presented in late December. The policy was slated to come before council by the end of September. The document, which will outline what is and isn’t acceptable behaviour at municipal facilities as well as consequences for those who break those rules, was proposed in the wake of a February assault incident at a Port Perry Minor Hockey game, involving an adult and a 17-year-old referee. In that incident, a verbal exchange between the referee and two parents of Port Perry players began inside the arena, regarding calls made by the ref during the game. Police said that one parent later threatened the ref and kicked his legs in the parking lot. One parent was charged and the ref was later suspended for his role in the incident.
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SCUGOG: With Thanksgiving around the corner, Operation Scugog is seeking donations from the community to the Fall Food Drive. Between Oct. 1 and 15, the Port Perry-based food bank is once again looking for contributions of nonperishable food items and toiletries to fill its shelves. Examples of requested items include: - cereal - cookies - canned pasta and pasta sauce - pork and beans - soups and stews - cheese whiz - apple sauce - canned goods, such as meats, fruit and vegetables - snacks for children’s lunches, such as granola bars - juice boxes - macaroni and cheese dinners - instant tea and coffee - toiletries, such as toilet paper, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, etc. Donations can be dropped off at The Standard at 94 Water St. in Port Perry during regular business hours and at Vos’ Independent Grocer, Foodland and Food Basics. Monetary donations (cash or cheque) can be dropped off at the food bank - located in the portable alongside Victory Christian Centre at 593 Alma St. - on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cheques can also be mailed to: Operation Scugog Box 353
Port Perry, ON L9L 1A4 On Oct. 5, Operation Scugog will hold its annual Fall and Winter Children’s Clothing Sale, taking place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Scugog Arena at 1655 Reach St. The sale will offer a wide range of children’s clothing, toys, books, movies and sporting/outdoor equipment and maternity clothing. Proceeds from the sale will help support Operation Scugog. Admission to the sale is $1. For more information, contact Chris Cook at 905982-1358 or visit https://sites.google.com/site/opscugogsale/.
Conc. 3 repair begins in Uxbridge UXBRIDGE: Those travelling in the northwest portion of the township will have to contend with a road closure over the next seven weeks as a bridge on Conc. 3 is repaired. Work is expected to begin soon on a bridge repair project that will see Conc. 3 closed between Ashworth Rd. and Sandford Rd. Local residents will have access to the properties via Sandford Rd. The repairs were scheduled to begin last week, but, according to Public Works Director Ben Kester a supply issue has forced the project to be pushed back by approximately 10 days. The cost of the repairs is approximately $300,000, and it was included in this year’s municipal budget.
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Kiosk proposal to be deferred for now F RO M PAG E 1
Councillors also suggested that with the Santa Claus Parade being the last upcoming major event of the year in the township, that delaying the kiosk until the spring may be in order. As well, should township staff be responsible for moving the kiosk, Mayor O’Connor suggested that the item be forwarded to 2014 municipal budget discussions. At the conclusion of the discussion, councillors opted to table the item until Ms. Ferraro’s latest report is returned to council for further debate.
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Scugog Township Mayor Chuck Mercier cuts the ribbon alongside staff and supporters at the Grand Opening of Rosario Greco Styles, a hair salon located at 21 Wilbur Avenue, Port Perry. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
Young vandal arrested in downtown Port Perry SCUGOG: A 17-yearold girl has been charged with multiple offences following a vandalism spree in downtown Port Perry last week. Last Thursday (Sept. 26), North Durham officers responded to a reports of an armed female youth on a rampage through Port Perry, threatening the public and damaging property. After threatening one individual with a metal pipe and throwing a bottle at her, the female suspect went through the downtown area, smashing the windows out of nine vehicles and two storefront windows, causing an estimated $12,000 in damages. As responding officers approached, the pipe was thrown towards an officer, narrowly missing him and instead damaging a
police cruiser. The officer was uninjured. A 17-year-old North Durham youth is facing several charges, including mischief, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and breach of probation. She was held for a bail hearing and cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Anyone with new information to this investigation is asked to contact
A/D/Sgt. Collins of the DRP North Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2677. Three-vehicle crash injures three A three vehicle collision in North Durham last Friday resulted in serious injuries for two drivers, with one individual airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma hospital. On Sept. 27 just before 3 p.m., officers responded to the accident on Hwy 48 just east of Hwy. 12 involving serious injuries. Police, fire and emergency services assisted at the scene and one female driver was airlifted to a Toronto- area trauma hospital with serious but non-lifethreatening injuries. The 45-year-old woman from Brock Township underwent surgery and remains hospitalized. The second driver, an
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18-year-old woman from Haliburton, was transported to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries and later released. The third driver, a 50year-old woman from Brock Township, was uninjured. The investigation is ongoing as investigators determine the exact cause of the collision. Charges may be pending. Anyone with new information or who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact PC Welburn of the DRP North Division at 1-888-5791520 ext. 2678. Anonymous tips can be made to 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.
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NORTH DURHAM Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6 St. John Ambulance offers a Standard First Aid and CPR Level A or C course; Level A course runs 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. Level C course runs 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m All courses are at the new St. John Ambulance Training Centre located at 32 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay. Course fee is $127 for Level A and $144 for Level C. Must attend both sessions. For more information or to preregister, please call 705-324-9894 or e-mail sjalindsay@bellnet.ca. Saturday, October 5 Operation Scugog will hold its annual Fall and Winter Children’s Clothing Sale, taking place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Scugog Arena at 1655 Reach St. The sale will offer a wide range of children’s clothing, toys, books, movies, sporting/outdoor equipment and maternity clothing. Proceeds from the sale will help support Operation Scugog. Admission to the sale is $1. For more information, contact Chris Cook at 905-982-1358 or visit https:// sites.google.com/site/opscugogsale/. - Durham Mountain Biking Association is hosting a kids’ ride and festival to celebrate family mountain biking, 10am - 1:30pm at Durham Forest, 3789 Uxbridge 7th Concession, south of Goodwood Rd. (RR 21). Bring your kids and friends for a fun, free, family day in the fall forest. Guided rides, lunch, JR150’s skills park, Raffle Prizes and more. - St. John Ambulance offers an Emergency First Aid with CPR Level A or C course; Level A course runs 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. and costs $84. Level C course runs 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m. and costs $94. All courses are at the new St. John Ambulance Training Centre located at 32 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay. For more information or to pre-register, please call 705-324-9894 or e-mail sjalindsay@bellnet.ca. - 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. Sunday, October 6 Music Fest will be held from 10-11 at Reachview Gardens, Uxbridge. We welcome all ages and all talents, be it singing, playing an instrument, dancing or story-telling; and our audience is very appreciative! For more info please call 905-852-6487. - Emmanuel Community Church hosts a viewing of the History Channel’s 5 part “The Bible” Mini-series by Mark Burnett (Survivor, The Voice, Shark Tank). It will be shown every other Sunday evening beginning on Sunday, October 6th and concluding Sunday, December 1st. The show will run from 5:00 to 7:30, with a free light meal served during the intermission from 6:00 to 6:30. Emmanuel is located at 1680 Reach Street, Port Perry. For more info. call 905-985-4441 or visit our website: www. emmanuelcc.ca Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9 St. John Ambulance offers a Standard First Aid and CPR Level A or C course; Both courses run 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. All courses are at the new St. John Ambulance Training Centre located at 32 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay ON K9V 3B8. Course fee is $127 for Level A and $144 for Level C. Must attend all four sessions. For more information or to pre-register, please call 705-324-9894 or e-mail sjalindsay@bellnet.ca. Please contact for further options. Wednesday, October 16 Brain Injury Association of Durham Region is hosting a support group meeting. The meeting will take place from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at 850 King St. West, unit 24, Oshawa. A presentation will be held by Kayli Riann about “New Age Healing Modalities”. It will be a mutually supportive environment in which to share ideas, concerns and solutions. If you need transportation assistance call us at 905-723-2732 or 1-866-354-4464.
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BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly A large crowd of friends and relatives attended both the visitation and the funeral service held at Wagg Funeral Home for Cory Call. Sympathy is extended to his wife Marilyn, his daughters Ashley and Morgan, to his mother, his sisters and brother. What a loss. A capacity crowd attended the dynamic talk of Aruna Papp who spoke about the cultural differences found right here in Canada and the problems that surround these. So many of these differences are not understood and so proper help is not available. This program was on Thursday evening at St. John’s Anglican Church. It is hard to believe that curling will soon be beginning for another season. New curlers, whether experienced or novice, are always welcome at the local club. It begins on October 21 and 22 at 7pm. For further information call Doug Kadowaki at 905-986-4263 or Peter Christie at 705-277-2030.
This is an excellent opportunity. The new house in North Blackstock is progressing very quickly. It is indeed interesting to watch the progress as we drive by! On Saturday a beautiful outdoor wedding was held at the lovely home of Kelly Gatchell when her niece Courtney St. John became the bride of Chris Stapley. The reception and dance was held at the Recreation Centre. What a beautiful day for the Outdoor Service at St. John’s Anglican Church on Sunday morning for the service of Blessing the Animals. Several dogs were in attendance. The winners at the Thursday evening card party were Neil Bailey, Elmo Gibson, Harold Crawford, Elma Manns, Ellen Gibson and Lorna Edgerton, low. Linda Carder had the most lone hands. Winners of the specials were Elaine Bailey, Gerry McArthur, Norm Lackner and Harold Crawford.
EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Friday October 5 is the next Epsom/ Utica United Church beef supper at Utica Hall. Seating starts at 4:30 p.m. Ladies are asked to bring desserts to donate please. Anyone that is available, set up for dinner starts at 1 p.m., and they are looking for people to help clean up. High school students, this means community hours. The UCW will be having a pie sale upstairs during the beef supper, so bring a little ex-
tra money. Thank you in advance. World Wide Communion will be this Sunday, October 6, 11 a.m. at Epsom church. Everyone is welcome. The UCW will meet on Tuesday, October 8, at Epsom church. The word for roll call is Alter. Please be reminded that Victoria Leask is looking for DVDs to donate to Toronto Sick Children’s Hospital to help pass the time for the many
children there. If you have any, please contact her at 905-985-0921. Epsom P.S. held their annual Terry Fox run last Friday morning. There wasn’t alot of them, but they were fierce in their devotion to carry on Terry’s legacy. Great job guys. Epsom is also holding their annual QSP magazine fundraiser. If you are interested, please contact a student or the secretary, 905-985-7250.
CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Euchre Here are the results from Thursday, Sept. 26: high scores - 1st - V Priebe, 2nd - R Stephenson, 3rd - R Bradburn, 4th - T Speck, 5th - (tie) J Bradbury, G Crawford; Most Lone Hands - J Bradbury, Low Score - J Slemon We had 10 full tables plus one extra for a total of 41 people. Come out and join us Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Caesarea Hall Board We are having a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6:45p.m. at the hall; everyone is invited to attend. We have
had a busy summer at the hall: we have new floors in the main part of the hall and we have also had new windows put in. Now we just need to do some painting and it will be as good as new. Onto our next project. If you want to help or give us some new ideas come out to our meeting! Blackstock & District Lions Club Thank you to all who participated in our annual Lions Purina Walk for Dog Guides, both the participants and our Lions who made it all happen. The weather was just
perfect for walking. If you missed this opportunity to support our Walk for Dog Guides, you can still make an online donation by following the instructions on www. purinawalkfordogguides.com. Our Lions District A-16 “Walk for Happiness” is taking place on Sunday, October 6th at Milne Park in Markham in support of mental health. Your $10 registration includes a T-shirt, food and beverage. To register online check out www. lionswalk.org. For further details contact a16lionswalk@gmail.com.
SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson Well here we are in October already! And besides being out and about strolling through the fallen leaves, we can find a lot to keep busy. Maybe it is time to start marking the October page of our calendars. Just a reminder that the Legion is a busy place with Zumba at 6:45 p.m. and yoga at 8 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday is Bingo at 7 p.m. and Wednesday is Line Dancing at 7 p.m. Thursday is Seniors Shuffleboard at 1 p.m. and on Fridays, play darts at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 20 is the 159th Anniversary of St.
James United Church in Vroomanton. A service will be held at 11 a.m. with guest speaker Evelyn Chambers.A lunch will follow and everyone is welcome. There will not be a service at St. Andrew’s in Sunderland that day, as everyone will head out to celebrate with the St. James Congregation. The Santa Claus Parade Bottle Drive is Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Sunderland Arena parking lot. This is a nice way to get some of our Fall tidying up under way, and support our famous parade. The Parade this year is the first Saturday in December.
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ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling Our deepest sympathies to the family of Dr, Russell St. John! Those of you who have been around as long as I have will recall clearly the days when the duo of Lennox and St. John were the only doctors in town, for many years, when Ronnie Egan kept both the patients and the doctors on the straight and narrow. Russ St. John has done much for the town and the township and should be commemorated in some way befitting his dedication to medicine and the area he served so diligently. Miracle boy Dawson Ball, running for Scott Central in an interschool meet, came in fifth. Congratulations Daw-
son and also happy 11th birthday. Birthday congratulations also to Grace ”highland dancer” Risebrough on her 10th, and to Cor Van Murik. Norma Scott served a birthday lunch in honour of daughter Jean Sopel; also her granddaughter. The Sandford UCW hosted about 50 guests from local churches who came to hear Rev. Ellen Redcliffe retelling her time as chaplain in a women’s prison. A whole different world for most of us! Rev. Diane was feeling ill on Thursday so Harry Johnson conducted the book club session at the church. Friday at the Foster was
an evening of unique flute and crystal bowl music. It’s amazing that a single bowl can sound like several voices humming in harmony! October is a special and busy month. Oct. 6 is World Communion Sunday, the 13th Thanksgiving, the 18th is Sandford Musical Gala promising to be delightful as always, the 20th is Sandford Anniversary with Rev. Bill Fritz as speaker; Oct. 27 Zephyr anniversary with speaker Rev. Dorian Baxter. There will be special music at both church and both services are 11 a.m. Please join us for all these events. Looking ahead-Beef Supper, Nov. 14.
GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till The 14th Annual Soap Box Derby was a great success on Saturday, September 28. All enjoyed great sunshine as 42 local children enjoyed racing down the hill. A huge thank you to all local sponsors, volunteers and to the racers. We cannot do it without you! A special thank you to Ms. Clarkson and Mr. L. – Teachers from Greenback P.S. who came to race some of their students. Next year Greenbank will celebrate their 15th Derby. Please watch for details and sign up early. For information and car building specs, please contact Dave or Denise Bell at 905985-1809 or d.d.bell@sympatico.ca. The community’s baseball season ended with the Greenbank 3 Pitch Tournament last weekend September 20 to 22, despite rainy, cold, humid and some sunny weather. One hundred and ten ball players kept spectators entertained in the true spirit of ‘let’s play ball.’ The teams of Brian Lee and David Timms came together for the final showdown with Brian’s team winning the most
coveted T-shirts and bragging rights! MVPs were Brooklyn Luchka and Ryan Newport. Many people are thanked for keeping this fun tournament going for 30 years. Special thanks to Molson’s for donating prizes. November 2, at 8 p.m., a Blue Grass Concert by the band Hard Ryde will be at Greenbank Church. Our own Luke Puckrin on banjo plays with this dynamic, award-winning group of musicians. For tickets, $20, contact 985-1908. October 6, coffee and muffins before the 11 a.m. Worldwide Communion service. All welcome. October 8, 7 p.m. the Greenbank Session meets at the church. October 6 and 13 please bring non-perishable items for the Foodbank Thanksgiving drive. Saturday, October 5 our Mission Team leaves for Guatemala, returning October 15. May they travel safely. Please have your news items to me by Sunday nights – 6p.m. 905-985-0535 or 20018 Hwy. 12 drop box.
SEAGRAVE by Jean Short All Church folk welcome! Gathering at Janetville United Church, Oct. 16, 6.30 9.00 p.m., sponsored by the Kawartha Highlands Presbytery. Subject: Our Changing Church, understanding Presbytery and other courts of the Church. Learn the How, What and Why of Presbytery by Paul Reed. Also there will be Storytelling Ministry, Musical Ministry, refreshments and fellowship. If you are interested contact Betty-Lou at 905-985-3595 . Make your own Christmas Cards. Colleen is adding another class on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. If interested please call Colleen at 905-982-1834 to
reserve your spot. The Community sends get well wishes to Marilyn Puckrin, Wynn Hughes and Glen Till. May you all have speedy recoveries. Welcome home to Rita Prokopchuk who visited her sister in B.C. to help celebrate her 92nd birthday. We enjoyed a great 107th Anniversary Celebration. Thanks to Rev. Don Willmer, guest speaker and the Kawartha Male Choir led by Eleanor Bailey and pianist Lynne Davis. The two Mystery Quilts made in 1924 were on display. If you get a chance to see them, check them out
and perhaps you will recognise some of the names. Coming Events: Oct. 6 9:15 a.m. World Wide Communion. Oct. 8 12:00 p.m. Out To Lunch - To reserve a seat, Please call Donna Wanamaker at 985-8350 or donawanamaker@gmail.com. Oct. 10 7:00 p.m. Opening The Doors To Spirituality Bible Study at the church with Rev. Paul. Oct. 12 8:30 a.m. Men’s Group Breakfast at the church. All men welcome! Oct. 13 10:15 a.m. Coffee Hour hosted by the UCW. Ladies. Oct. 21 7 p.m. Seagrave Congregational Meting at the church.
SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux-Ball Hello! I am back. We would like to send out a big thank you to all who came out and helped us celebrate on our wedding day - Sept 21, 2013. Weather wasn’t the greatest but everything about that day was fabulous! Call to Worship was called by the Rev. Michelle
Hofman. A warm welcome went out to all who came out, the message was Taking a Page from We-Day. Please mark Syria on your offering envelope if you wish to donate to the crisis there. Oct 6 - World wide Communion Day. Oct 13 - Thanksgiving. Oct 20 - An-
niversary and special thank you service. Oct 25 - Spaghetti Dinner please call Carol Wilson for tickets at 905-985-7875. I can be reached by phone at 905-985-7662 or by e-mail at jc.lesaux@me.com. Please have news in to me by 6 p.m. on Sunday evenings.
To list your church events contact Christopher at 905-985-6985
SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH
19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, October 6 10 a.m. Morning Service
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Peter Lackmanec MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m. SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071
ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, October 6 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome
PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH
2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) 905-985-8681 www.portperrybaptist.ca Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor Join us for worship this week:
SUNDAY SERVICES 9:15 a.m. Sunday school for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Worship Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all
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
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, October 6 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome. ALPHA COURSE - Starts Oct. 21st. Register now! (905) 982-2064 or newsongadmin@powergate.ca
PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES
Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, October 6 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com
UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 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,’
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
(Anglican Church of Canada)
Rev. John Anderson
266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com 20th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, October 6
20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com
Sunday, October 6 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m. COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS
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 started in September 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
10 a.m. Communion
Sunday School and Nursery available
HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church
Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m. Mid-week programs for youth and adults! 14480 Old Simcoe Rd. (Between 7A and Prince Albert) 905-985-9307 hopechurch@powergate.ca www.hopeforportperry.ca
A PLACE OF HOPE!
Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766
revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com
SUNDAY, October 6 Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) Worldwide Communion 9:15 a.m. Morning Service Children’s time with 9:15 a.m. service
Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Morning Service Everyone is Welcome Children’s time with 11 a.m. service
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The Standard
EDITORIAL Buyer beware For most people, a home is the largest purchase they are likely to ever make. It’s not a decision to be taken lightly, and for most it comes with a great deal of homework regarding its location. However, it would appear that not all homebuyers in the area moved in knowing exactly what was in store for them. For years, Uxbridge’s council has been inundated with requests from Goodwood residents to re-route heavy truck traffic away from the hamlet. This comes in spite of the community being surrounded by gravel pits, as well as sitting at the intersection of two major regional roads. With new developments sprouting in the community, there seems to be no shortage of those wishing to move to the area. However, once there, these same residents are crying foul that trucks are actually using a regional trucking route. These roads were engineered to handle the increased weight that comes with heavy truck traffic, and rerouting them down smaller municipal roads would no doubt result in similar complaints from nearby residents, as well as potentially costly repairs for the municipality which already is under great financial strain to maintain local infrastructure. On the surface, this appears to be a classic case of ‘Not In My Backyard.’ However, in the case of Goodwood, those backyards in many cases abut gravel pits, making any talk of rerouting truck traffic all the more tricky. One solution would be the construction of a new regional road to handle increased truck traffic. But, with a cost of at least $50 million dollars - not to mention a large loss of farmland - the project is unlikely to ever actually happen. In the meantime, residents are left with the constant issues of heavy truck traffic, but had residents properly investigated where there property lies before purchasing, it is an argument that could have been avoided before it even began.
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Fiasco at the Foster could have been avoided To the Editor, There has been some on going questioning around the funding of township facilities but to be more specific, the Foster Memorial. We have an historic building in Uxbridge that is in need of a new roof among other things. At a recent council meeting, it was suggested that the copper roof be replaced and to investigate the option of metal roof that was not copper be used instead, and that the copper roof be sold to cover the cost of the new roof with the recommendation coming from Heritage Ontario. In 2006 I had the pleasure of sitting on the Uxbridge Public Library Board and was a member of the property committee, at which time we needed to replace the cedar shake roof at the library, of which the cost was $150,919.70. I wonder if the current council would
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have asked for a different type of roof as it would have been cheaper. In 2007, council also was investigating a cedar shake roof for the Lucy Maud House which in the report from Township staff it was noted that “the cedar shakes would be keeping with the history of the site.” Why is it that this council, of which the majority of the current members were also members in 2007, can support keeping with the history of one building and not the other? Be it the Foster Memorial, Uxpool or any other township facility, we need to take pride and ownership of these properties and look after them as best as we can. We should never let a building get to the state of repairs where it is almost at $1 million to repair.
Once again, Uxbridge has been very generous in assisting those less fortunate. The Salvation Army School Back Pack program has been very successful due to the generosity of our local Staples store and a local angel Barb Hamilton. This program assists our local children/youths in enjoying their time in school We are now booking volunteers for our Kettle drive at Zehrs again this year. Zehrs has always been very generous in giving us time to promote and fundraise for our many programs run by the Salvation Army. Please call 905-640-3966 or e-mail bnortheast@powergate.ca to book a time to assist us at the Kettle.
Brian Fowlow Uxbridge
Bev Northeast Chair of Salvation Army Uxbridge
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Soups on Us gets cooking this season SCUGOG: A free community lunch opens its doors again this Fall in Downtown Port Perry at Church of the Ascension. A weekly, drop-in lunch for the entire community, “Soups on Us” is organized by a local Parents’ Support Group and six area churches. Volunteers from the churches and special needs adults will once again serve up delicious homemade soup, bread and dessert every Thursday at the Church of the Ascemsion hall, 266 North St., Port Perry, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The lunch, a drop-in affair, will be offered free of charge. Those who wish to make a donation may do so. Kathy Payne-Mercer, leader of the parents sup-
port group shares that “Soups shows the true meaning of the word community. For everyone involved in the preparing, serving and eating of the food they become part of their town and life in it.” The participating churches include Emmanuel Community Church, Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Hope Christian Reform Church, New Song Church, Port Perry United Church and Church of the Ascension. “I know all the six churches are really thrilled to offer such a concrete gift to the community, but also to create a partnership in the kitchen with our new friends,” says Cathy Coo-
per, a “Soups on Us” representative from Church of the Ascension. “‘Soups on Us’ will be a warm and welcoming place to enjoy a quick, complementary lunch, and to support some hard workers in the kitchen. We look forward to another season of great food, camaraderie, and community service.” Soups on Us kicks off the 2013/2014 season on Thursday, October 24. The lunch will run weekly from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome, Church of the Ascension, 266 North St., Port Perry. For more information contact Kathy Payne-Mercer at mercer@powergate.ca or Cathy Cooper at coopers@ powergate.ca or call 905985-3423.
Know an outstanding youth?
Take a look around - at school, in the library, at church or on the field. There are young stars everywhere who are making a difference, inspiring others and building community. Many may not even realize the effect they are having on others. It’s time to recognize their dedication and nominate them for the 2013 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award. The Standard strongly supports the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards, se we can provide recognition for such outstanding young people who continue to be fine examples of leaders in our community. The awards program is co-coordinated by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA), of whichThe Standard is a member, and sponsored by TD Bank Group and Direct Energy. Any Ontario resident aged six to 17 (must be at least six years but no older than 17 years by November 30, 2013) is eligible to be chosen as an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year. Please help us by nominating an individual in one of four areas:
-A person involved in worthwhile community service. -A special young person contributing to their community while living with a physical or psychological limitation. -An individual who has performed an act of heroism in the past year. -Good kids who show a commitment to make life better for others and do more than is normally expected of someone their age. Up to 12 nominees will be chosen as the final recipients of the provincial Award and will be invited to a special ceremony held in the spring of 2014. Nominate a deserving young person today, and we will personally present them with a certificate of recognition and showcase their contributions on the newspaper. Help us pay tribute to our leaders of today and tomorrow. Nomination deadline for the 2013 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award is November 30. Nomination forms are available at www.ocna.org/juniorcitizen or by calling OCNA at 905-639-8720 ext. 221.
Staying in touch... JOHN O’TOOLE MPP
Time to repeal unfair policy on teacher hiring In the Ontario Legislature last week, Opposition Education Critic Lisa MacLeod tabled a private member’s bill to end the government’s new practice of hiring teachers on the basis of seniority rather than qualifications. Parents want the best qualified teachers instructing their kids. Hiring should be based on skill and qualifications, not how long an individual has been on the “supply teachers list.” As you may have read or heard in the media, a young teacher who received the Premier’s Teacher of the Year Award still can’t get a full-time teaching job or even an interview because he is 800th on a seniority list of 2,000 names. It isn’t just young teachers who are affected by the seniority policy. A teacher with 30 years’ experience and an outstanding record in the classroom would lose all seniority and go to the back of the line for hiring if that teacher were to move to a new school board. Clearly, the McGuinty/Wynne government has bought into the union demand that seniority trumps quality. This practice fails both teachers and students. While Ontario’s Education Minister has promised to study the issue, that response won’t make the grade with most Ontarians. Regulation 274 is a bad rule that needs to go. Our caucus stands with teachers, parents and students in calling on this government to repeal this rule. I look forward to the opportunity to speak in favour the Private Member’s Bill and give principals the authority to hire teachers based on selecting the best candidate for the job. Seatbelt Campaign Under Way Ontario’s annual Seatbelt Campaign continues until October 11. As well as reminding drivers and passengers to buckle up, this campaign also aims to ensure children are properly secured in the
Safety for some, not for all? Headline This past weekend, I took a trip down to Niagara Falls with my girlfriend Jordie to celebrate her great grandfather’s 80th birthday with an old-fashioned backyard party. A smashing good time was had, complete with games, a midnight bonfire and a rousing karaoke rendition of Everybody Hurts by R.E.M. While the party was a hit, this week’s article is about something a little scarier that happened on-route. While driving South down the QEW in the fast lane, the car in front of us came to a near complete stop. We all know the feeling of pulse-pounding panic when the brakes are slammed on and the bumper in front of you looms closer and closer. With cat-like reflexes and a good helping of Antilock Brakes, Jordie managed to stop the car safely, narrowly avoiding a multiple car pile-up. I turned to look behind us and jumped when I saw an SUV swerve onto the left shoulder of the highway to avoid collision. Behind the SUV, a 1990’s model Honda Civic with it’s front bumper down to the asphalt, fishtailed with locked up tires, and came only a few inches from the back of our car. The driver, a male in his thirties, had a look of sheer terror on his face. I could tell how close we were to being rear-ended when the driver of the Civic pulled off onto the shoulder of the highway while his passenger gave him an ear-
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ful, complete with waving frantic arms. I couldn’t help but thinking how lucky it was that the row of vehicles all happened to be rather new models, likely with wellfunctioning ABS brakes. The Civic behind us, however, appeared not to be well maintained, and built during an era when ABS brakes were an option. This raises a question: would our roads be safer if modern vehicle safety technologies were not just an option for luxury sedans, but standard and affordable equipment? I’m referring to things you may have heard advertised on the radio lately: lane departure warning, electronic stability systems, blind spot alerts, and collision avoidance. These are systems that use radar, sonar, lasers, and all sorts of high tech sorcery in an attempt to save lives. Besides, who doesn’t think a sonar-equipped car would be awesome? As I write, I’m having visions of doing my best Sean Connery in Red October impersonation while behind the wheel. The cause of many collisions and close calls on the road seems to be distraction, whether drivers don’t notice what’s happening in front of them, or have to take their eyes away from the road to look around. The use of heads up display systems, hands-free controls and blind-spot sensors can keep driver’s eyes on the road where they should be. Rather than constantly having to turn away from the road to look for a chance to
correct car seat or booster seat. Remember also that Ontario’s one person, one seatbelt law requires every occupant of your car to be properly buckled up. The most recent statistics indicate people in collisions were 44 times more likely to be killed if they were not wearing a seatbelt. Update on Bee Health Investigation An expert panel known as the Ontario Bee Health Working Group continues to investigate why Ontario bees are dying and what can be done to restore their health and protect pollination. Premier Wynne said last week that, following the group’s early discussions, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food is working with seed trade and grain farmer organizations to raise farmers’ awareness of their options to plant non-insecticide treated corn and soybean seed. Exact recommendations are expected before the 2014 growing season. This is an important food quality and food safety matter. I would welcome your views. Ontario Drivers Can Renew Licences Online Ontario has become the first jurisdiction in Canada to enable drivers to renew their licences online. If you renew online, you will need your driver’s licence number, the seven-digit trillium number found on your licence and your postal code. The advantages to online renewals include greater convenience, reduced waiting times and reduced costs. That being said, the most important consideration must be the customer. There are some restrictions. For example, if you need an updated photo for your licence, then you would have to renew in person. However, as of May, 2013, photos for driver’s licences only need to be renewed once every 10 years. I certainly hope fraud prevention have been addressed.
Up All Knight Shoot First, Ask Later DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard @darrylknight
merge, you could have a light on your side mirror flash when it’s not safe, giving you more focus on the road. If someone cuts you off, the car may even stop itself. Collision avoidance systems are becoming popular options on new luxury vehicles, high-end options to protect your investment in that big hunk of V8 chrome. These systems watch out for cars in front of you coming towards the bumper a little too fast. The vehicle will sound an alarm, stop acceleration, and if need be, apply the brakes and lock your doors and windows closed and your seat belt tight. Let’s keep in mind that these modern technologies do not create an excuse to be a dangerous or unobservant driver, they are simply tools to enhance our safety. If the technology exists to give everyone on the road the safest car possible, should it not be the obligation of those in power to make these safety features mandatory in every car, and not just the luxury models? If these new technologies mean the difference between losing some rubber on my tires, and losing my life, I am in favour of making them mandatory.
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Watershed Walk back Have car, will travel: Cancer Society seeks drivers in Uxbridge Saturday UXBRIDGE: Local residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the ponds and streams that make up the local watershed through an interactive walk this weekend. The third annual Watershed Walk on the Uxbridge Trails is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5 between 10 a.m. and noon. The Watershed Walk begins and ends at the Williamson Boardroom inside Uxbridge Arena, located at 291 Brock St. West. Participants can learn more about local waterways through the interactive walk that winds its way through Uxbridge’s trail system by taking part
in a guided walk, or for the more intrepid adventurers, a map will be available. Refreshments will be provided, and participants are asked to be “green” and bring their own mug. As well, there will be a tree planting at the Lincoln Pond Eco-Stop during the event. Dogs are welcome on the walk, as long as they are on a leash. For more information on this event, presented by the Uxbridge Watershed Advisory Committee, in partnership with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, please visit the township’s web site at www.town.uxbridge.on.ca.
Changes to Durham yard waste pick-ups The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that the frequency of leaf and yard waste collection service is changing to once a week for the fall season. Leaf and yard waste is collected weekly on regular garbage collection days from Oct. 1 until the end of November. Residents should check their collection calendars, or go to www.durham.ca/waste (select Residential Waste Collection Calendar) to see their specific collection days using the “search by address” online tool. These collection changes take place in the Town of Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, and the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge. Leaf and yard waste collection for Oshawa and Whitby residents is the responsibility of those individual municipalities, not the Region of Durham. Whitby and Oshawa residents are asked to check their waste calendars, or contact their local municipality, regarding the waste collection frequency and any set-out limits. Leaf and yard waste material is collected seasonally each year. Seventy per cent of leaf and yard waste annual tonnage is collected in the fall (October and November). During the summer months (June to September), leaf and yard waste collection is reduced to every other week due to lower volumes of material. Residents are advised to place yard waste in kraft paper bags, or clearly labelled rigid open-top reusable containers. Yard waste set out in plastic bags will not be collected. Securely tie brush in bundles (limit of three per collection), up to one metre (three feet) in length and 76 centimetres (30 inches) in width, weighing no more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds). Brush and tree trimmings must be 10 centimetres (four inches) or less in diameter. For more information on leaf and yard waste collection and other waste management programs and services, please visitwww.durham.ca/waste, email waste@durham. ca, or call 905-579-5264 (toll-free 1-800-667-5671).
Allan Niemi of Blackstock gives one of his passengers a lift to her oncology appointment. Mr. Niemi has been a volunteer driver helping cancer patients get to important appointments since 2008. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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NORTH DURHAM: Every week, Blackstock resident Allan Niemi gets in his car, picks up his passengers and shuttles them to important appointments throughout Durham Region and as far as Toronto. A limousine driver transporting business clients? Mr. Niemi is actually a volunteer driver for the Canadian Cancer Society, helping local residents attend health appointments for treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. And with only a small number of drivers currently based out of North Durham, a largely rural area where travel options can be limited for residents who don’t drive or own a vehicle, the need is great. Mr. Niemi got involved as a driver in 2008, after spending many years canvassing for the society during annual fundraising activities. “When I learned about the driving,” recalled Mr. Niemi, “I thought ‘this is something that I can do.’” Since then, Mr. Niemi has been driving two days a week transporting local cancer patients to and from their homes and appointments, travelling to communities in all corners of North Durham including Uxbridge, Nestleton and Cannington. Currently, there are only seven drivers, including Mr. Niemi, serving the North Durham area. Mr. Niemi’s travels take him and his passengers to cancer appointments throughout Durham, as well as stops at Toronto’s Sunnybrook and Princess Margaret hospitals for patients who choose to undergo treatment at those facilities. Driving regular patients allows for strong bonds to be formed, said Mr. Niemi, a relationship which has on occasion ended on a sad note when cancer is involved. However, Mr. Niemi said that he has learned much from his passengers over the years. “When I started out, I wasn’t sure what to expect,” said Mr. Niemi, regarding the attitude of passengers battling a serious disease. “Some of my passengers have died - and it’s not easy. You form a real bond. But I also discovered that most people are very upbeat - they have a philosophy about what they’re doing. For them, it’s ‘what are my options? What’s the alternative?’ Many of them have marvelous stories - I have one patient who told me about his experience in World War II fighting in Italy.” One of Mr. Niemi’s passengers is Scugog resident Bob Mason, who lives outside Nestleton and over the last four
years, has travelled to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto several times a month. Currently, Mr. Mason is making the trek nine times each month and said that having a driver like Mr. Niemi makes the trip not only easier but more enjoyable. “Over time, it becomes difficult to drive yourself places and without someone doing this job it would become a great problem (getting to appointments),” said Mr. Mason, describing Mr. Niemi as a “great and articulate guy” and “one of the best drivers” he has ridden with over the course of his treatment. “If I used public transit, it would be an all-day thing. This is a great service because driving yourself is not always an option for people.” According to Kendra Chopcian, manager for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Durham community office, the rural areas of Durham such as Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock have seen a drop in the number of volunteer drivers over the years. “There’s a real need in North Durham for drivers,” said Ms. Chopcian, comparing the position to a “taxi driver,” noting that drivers are not expected to lift patients into their vehicles or push wheelchairs. “Up there, we only have a couple of driver’s currently and some of them are coming from as far north as Beaverton.” Drivers are asked to volunteer one full day a week - a typical shift can last from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., she said - shuttling local cancer patients to and from appointments. Those trips, said Ms. Chopcian, can be anywhere from between a person’s home and the Durham Regional Cancer Centre at Lakeridge Health Oshawa or as far cancer centres in Toronto - travel for which drivers are reimbursed based on their mileage. No weekend shifts are required either, she added. Of course, prospective drivers will need their own (easily accessible) vehicle, and preferably one that can carry more than one passenger, as the society aims to assign a couple passengers to each driver, said Ms. Chopcian. Once drivers apply and are accepted for the program following an interview, they take a one-day training session which includes a “buddy ride” with a current driver to get a feel for the position. For Mr. Niemi, the gratitude from his riders is the only form of payment he needs. “You get instant gratification when your clients thank you,” he said. For more information or to apply, contact the Canadian Cancer Society’s Durham office at 1-800-668-7830.
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Port Perry High School hosts agriculture fair for local students SCUGOG: On Wednesday, September 25, Port Perry High School hosted the fourth annual Farm Connections agri-science education day. Approximately 320 high school students attended the presentation that day to learn about agriculture. The organization has been running for four years and it is run entirely by volunteers and supported by Durham Region’s Planning and Economic Development Department. “Durham Region is sit-
uated in a location and climate that allows for diverse agricultural production,” said Kathy Weiss, Director of Economic Development and Tourism for Durham Region. “This makes it important to educate local youth about the industry, potential education and career opportunities, as well as the economic and environmental contribution of agriculture.” In past years, they have presented twice in Whitby, once in Oshawa and for the first time this year,
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Port Perry High School students visit one of the many booths set up a the school last Wednesday (Sept. 25) as part of the fourth annual Farm Connections agri-science education day. Students learned about various aspects of the industry and gained some insight into potential career opportunities. ALEX ROSS The Standard co-op program
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For the love of slalom - father-son duo to be inducted to Hall of Fame
David Mann practices his award winning slalom skiing. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
The Scugog Sports Hall of Fame will be folding several new members into its ranks at its 2013 induction ceremony and gala, held at 6 p.m. on October 24. Two of the athletes who will be honoured at the seventh annual event are a father-son duo – champion water-skiers David and Michael Mann. The Hall of Fame induction’s keynote speaker will be Mr. Russ Jackson, twelve year CFL veteran with the Ottawa Rough Riders.
Michael Mann, currently a student at Trent University studying mathematics, grew up waterskiing on Lake Scugog with his father David Mann. David is now a retired Durham Regional Police Officer who worked in the Scugog area for 25 years and spent 35 years of his life living here. Michael became interested in the sport by watching his father’s dedication, skill, and joy while slalom skiing. “It all started with my dad, I would watch him
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all the time. One day I decided I wanted to give it a try and it seemed to come fairly natural to me, I haven’t looked back since,” said Michael. “My dad has pretty much taught me everything I know, he was the one who first got me into waterskiing. He showed me how to get up properly, and then how to take skiing to a higher level of competition. If there is anyone I am incredibly grateful to, it is my family.” Since the young age of six, Michael’s family and friends have supported
his training, and his father has always been nearby sharing the love of waterskiing with him. Michael says he owes his professional prowess not only to his father, but to the professional coaches, daily practices runs, and months spent practicing his sport in Florida that his family has provided. This has led Michael to follow his father’s footsteps and slalom ski competitively. “My highest accomplishment so far was finishing second at the Junior Masters Water-ski Tournament, where only
the top seven athletes under 19 in the world compete,” said Michael. “I went into the tournament ranked seventh place, so I was a bit of an underdog. Thanks to the training and support given by my family and friends, I ended up in second place and surprised everyone, even myself. I have also won numerous national titles in different age categories and was a member of the Canadian Junior Team for three years.” David and Michael Mann’s achievements on the national stage were a driving force for their induction into the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame, but that was not the only important factor. Even though they have moved to Peterborough, the Mann family is proud of their connection to the Scugog area. Michael has many memories growing up and practicing on Lake Scugog, including his job doing landscaping work in the community. “I’m very excited to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, and I’m quite honored to be able to share it with my dad,” said Michael. “I have been living in the Scugog area since I was five-years-old, so I have spent most of my life there, I feel like I have a good connection with the area. I was a little sad when I moved to Peter-
borough for school, but it’s been nice.” “When I started skiing it was just for fun, I never expected anything to come from it,” said Michael. “It’s a fast paced sport, challenging enough to keep me coming back to it and improving, there are plenty of great people to share the feeling with. One of the downfalls of slalom skiing is that it can be considered an extreme sport, putting tremendous stress on your body.” Michael has stood up to the challenges of extreme sport and shown his dedication. Through the pain of injury and the rigors of national and international competition, Michael has kept his resolve and his love of the sport his father shares with him. “There were quite a few wipeouts I’ve had where I wasn’t sure if I wanted to get back up on the ski after recovering,” said Michael. “Since I enjoy skiing so much, I would power through the pain and recovery and do it all again.” The determination and family spirit of David and Michael Mann will be celebrated at the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony, help at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 24. Keep an eye on The Standard in the coming weeks for a look into the lives of the other Sports Hall of Fame inductees for 2013.
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Thursday, October 3, 2013 • 13 Clair drives a tour group through Ocala Winery’s orchard as Alissa serves up interesting info with a side of wine sampling, at Ocala Winery’s Harvest Festival on September 14. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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Going nuts for Red Squirrels I spent much of the last several weeks struggling to outsmart a Red Squirrel that had decided to make our attic its home. At first I wasn’t even sure how it was getting in as the house is sound and well-built. But assuredly its presence was confirmed day after day as it ran to and fro along the soffits, its nails clicking as it came and went tracing its passage. Eventually I found the entry point in a soffit that didn’t meet the wall correctly and allowed a gap about an inch wide to persist. Since I was convinced it had young in the house, I waited until after its babies had emerged from the attic some days after I discovered it, and then I had the hole filled and made sure the house was properly sealed to keep these endearing critters out. The Red Squirrel is part of the broader family of arboreal and terrestrial squirrels that also includes chipmunks and ground squirrels. It occurs in eastern North America and is part of the tree squirrel complex, where it shares common roots with other tree squirrels such as the Southern and Northern Flying Squirrels and the Gray Squirrel. Commonly seen in both rural and urban areas, it is very dependent on coniferous trees for much of its life cycle, using the trees as highways, for food and for protection from the elements and predators. The Red Squirrel breeds twice each year - February/March and June/July. The nest site is variable and includes underground chambers, tree cavities or spherical nests placed in the tree’s branches. Three to seven (average four) young are born after a gestation period of 38 days. Born naked and blind, they finally open their eyes when about 30 days old, but stay with the female for several more weeks after that, learning how to hunt and avoid predators. The young can climb and easily follow their parents’ acrobatic manoeuvres through the trees once out of the nest. Its diet includes seeds, berries, mushrooms, sap, bird eggs and meat. It creates a huge pantry of hoarded food, which is often exploited by other species seeking a free meal. But the cached seeds and cones can also help with reforestation as they germinate over time. If you have a bird feeder, expect this little guy to come for dinner! Long-lived (10 years is not uncommon), they are a major prey species for foxes, coyotes, larger owls, hawks and weasels which enjoy this tasty morsel when they can catch them. Sometimes, due to their propensity to swim, some are taken by large fish. They are nosy and noisy animals that can spot threats long before most other animals, warning all of the approach of predators with their loud chattering and scolding sounds, so familiar to anyone who encounters them. They are an important part of the forest ecosystem, providing food for many species and ensuring trees regenerate as the seeds of stored cones sometimes germinate. I’ve outsmarted them for now and am, once again, glad to have them living nearby for they are such an important part of my rural landscape. Geoff Carpentier is a published author, expedition guide and environmental consultant. Visit Geoff on-line at www.avocetnatureservices.com and on Facebook.
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Lakeridge Health takes cancer awareness to the big screen DURHAM: The next time you visit your local movie theatre, you may see Georgina Dunstan on the big screen. The Ajax grandmother and active Canadian Cancer Society volunteer is one of several cancer survivors featured in a series of powerful public services announcements (PSAs) aimed at boosting screening for breast, cervical and colon cancer. The PSAs will be coming to Cineplex theatres in Oshawa and Scarborough beginning in October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and will also be featured on radio stations KX96 in Oshawa and
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FREE SMILES: Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier stopped by Dentistry from the Heart, a recent free dentistry event at the Port Perry Medical Associates Building that saw 35 volunteers from Durham College provide complimentary cleanings, fillings and extractions to more than 200 patients. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
Grade 5 Action Pass returns NORTH DURHAM: Durham Region Health Department is again offering the Grade 5 Action Pass to local grade five students, with support from Durham Region municipal recreation centres, Durham Family YMCA and Durham College/ UOIT Campus Ice Centre. This is the sixth year that this program has been offered. The Grade 5 Action Pass gives all grade 5 students in Durham Region access to free public swimming, public skating and some drop-in programs throughout their grade five year, from September 2013 to August, 2014. The Grade 5 Action Pass may be used at any participating municipal recreation centre, Durham Family YMCA and Durham College/UOIT Campus Ice Centre. “Children need 60 minutes or more of moderate physical activity, such as swimming and skating each day,” explained David Amot, a public health nurse with the Health Department. “However, results from the 2009 to 2011 Canadian Health Measures Survey show that only seven per cent of Canadian children are meeting this daily requirement.”
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Bierema’s hat trick leads Bruins to victory DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
The 2013-14 COJHL season got underway over the weekend, with mixed results for local Junior ‘C’ hockey teams. In a rematch of last year’s COJHL Finals, the Uxbridge Bruins hosted the Lakefield Chiefs on Friday, Sept. 27, and through grit and hard work were able to survive a strong onslaught from Lakefield to win by a 3-2 score. Tim ‘Honey Badger’ Bierema opened the scoring for the Bruins just over a minute into the contest when he tucked in a loose puck that had come to a stop on the goal line. Aside from their offensive contribution, the line of Marco Mastrangelo, Bierema and Korey Brand picked up where they left off last season with a great penalty killing effort early in the game. Uxbridge continued to roll in the early portion of the match as Liam Blais - captain of the Uxbridge Stars Midget team last season - stripped the puck off a Lakefield player and raced in on goal, leaving the Chiefs player no option but to haul him down and send Uxbridge to the powerplay. The ensuing powerplay would pay dividends as Bierema netted his second goal of the night, assisted by Mastrangelo and Thomas Sheedy. The Chiefs would net a powerplay goal of their own with just under six minutes to play in the first to give Uxbridge a 2-1 lead after twenty minutes of play. Uxbridge’s penalty killers were put to the test in the second period as the Chiefs were given a man-advantage six times through the middle stanza, while the Bruins only enjoyed one powerplay. However, despite repeated chances, the Chiefs could only muster one powerplay goal, tying the game 2-2 heading into the third period. There was little room for error early in the third period as the teams traded scoring chances. Uxbridge goalie Max Tjin was sensational, making a number of dazzling saves, including a great stop on a breakaway midway through the third period. With just over two minutes to play, Bierema capped off his hat trick when he blasted a shot past the Chiefs netminder after receiving a great pass from
Adam Bartholomew to give Uxbridge a 3-2 lead. Despite a frantic finish to the action, including three face-offs in the Uxbridge zone in the final 10 seconds of the game, the Bruins would hang on to score a win in their home opener. Throughout the game, the Bruins took advantage of Lakefield turnovers to generate offence, which is something Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson said should be a trademark of this year’s Bruins team. “My style has always been speed, speed, speed and hopefully we can continue to capitalize on mistakes by the opposition,” Hodgkinson told The Standard. The coach also praised the efforts of 16-year-old defenceman Thomas Sheedy, who found himself more than capable of defending in tense moments of the game. “He’s been a breath of fresh air on our blue line. He doesn’t seem to throw the puck away, and makes good decisions,” added Hodgkinson. The Uxbridge SS student spent last year with the Central Ontario Wolves Minor Midget team, and after some earlygame jitters settled into his role with the Bruins’ defensive corps. “I was a little nervous when the first period started, but after the first shift, I settled down and had a really good game, Sheedy said. “Being on the ice at the end of the game with all the face-offs in our end, hanging onto a one-goal lead was a real confidence booster, and hopefully I can continue improving my game as the season goes on.” Speaking to The Standard regarding his performance in the opening game, Bierema noted that he is approaching the game with more confidence as he begins his second season with the Bruins. “I’ve always considered myself a defensive forward, but the offense has always been there, it’s just a matter of being more confident,” Bierema said. MoJacks split opening weekend The Port Perry MoJacks opened their season with a 7-3 win in Little Britain on Saturday, Sept. 28. After falling behind 2-0 after the first period, Lee Taylor and Kyle Powell responded with second period goals for the MoJacks to knot the game through forty minutes of action. T U R N TO PAG E 1 9
OPENING WEEKEND: (Top) Bruins goalie Max Tjin makes a spectacular save on Lakefield’s Derek Manley to help preserve the Uxbridge’s 3-2 win over the Chiefs in their home opener on Friday, Sept. 27. (Below) Marjorie Jackson drops the puck between Port Perry captain Logan Evans and Clarington’s Rory Craddock open the MoJacks’ 41st season of Junior ‘C’ hockey on Sunday, Sept. 29. DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard/ DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
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Ben Parker signs with ECHL’s Alaska Aces DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
After leading Canisius College to its first ever NCAA Tournament berth last season, Port Perry’s Ben Parker will now embark on the next stage of his hockey career after signing with the East Coast Hockey League’s Alaska Aces recently. After the NCAA season ended, Parker was a coveted commodity within the ECHL, as he weighed offers from several teams throughout the loop, as well as offers from European teams before settling on Alaska, which plays out of Anchorage. The club is an affiliate of the Calgary Flames and the AHL’s Abbotsford Heat, and are one of the league’s marquee franchises, having won two Kelly Cups as ECHL champions, in 2006, as well as 2011. The 23-year-old defenceman notched 27 points (six goals and 27 assists) in 132 career games with Canisius, including a career high 12 points in 42 games last season as the school won its first-ever Atlantic Hockey conference championship, with Parker scoring nine points in the final 10 games of the season. As well, Parker led the Golden Griffins with a +10 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS TAKE TO GRIDIRON: (Top) Uxbridge SS defenders leave the O’Neill (Oshawa) quarterback with no room to run during the Tigers’ 43-20 win last week. (Below) Port Perry HS quarterback Mitch Crawford runs for a touchdown as the Rebels downed Bowmanville HS 28-20 last week. The North Durham schools will square off in Port Perry on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
rating, and was a key member of record-setting penalty kill. Canisius killed 90.1 per cent of its penalties during the 2012-13 season, the third-best mark in all of Division One hockey, and the 11th best in the history of NCAA hockey. Alaska Aces Head Coach Rob Murray was optimistic about Parker’s ability to carry over his success to
the professional level in a recent press release. “As we continue to build a balanced roster, we look forward to seeing how our newcomers bring potential in key areas up front and on the penalty kill,” said Murray. “Ben played a key role in one of the top penalty kill units in the country.” Parker’s success wasn’t limited to the ice at Cani-
sius as he was named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team in each of his four years at the school. “It’s definitely a battle balancing school with hockey with all of the travel involved. Especially this year when we’ve been on the road throughout the playoffs. Missing school and having to do schoolwork while you’re away at games doesn’t
make it easy on you,” Parker told The Standard. Parker began his hockey career with Port Perry Minor Hockey, before moving onto the ‘AAA’ ranks with the Central Ontario Wolves, eventually returning to his hometown as a member of
the Predators’ Midget team for the 2006-07 season. The following year, Parker jumped to the Junior ‘A’ ranks with the Bowmanville Eagles where he would spend two seasons before accepting a scholarship to Canisius.
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Uxbridge’s McKnight second at Kitchener-Waterloo Event ROB STEELE Special to The Standard
Uxbridge’s Sue McKnight and her competitive women’s curling team of Catherine Kaino, Karen Rowsell, and Joanne Curtis had a great weekend on the ice coming home as finalists at the Kitchener-Waterloo Fall Curling Classic. Twenty of Ontario’s top women’s teams took part in the event, including some Olympic hopeful teams, two from the USA and a team from Switzerland. After the team lost their first match on Thursday night to Julie Reddick 7-5, the team won the remainder of their round-robin games,
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Nigh and Elliott 3-0 in Fall Curling Action With all teams now having played three games in the Fall Curling League held at the Port Perry Curling Club, there are only two teams; Team Dave Nigh (Lindsay) and Team Paul Elliott (Whitby) who remain unbeaten. Team Nigh, and his team of Jim Scott, Lyle Cully, and Scott Hoar dominated Mike Aprile’s Newmarket foursome 7-1 on Monday, but had a tougher time on Wednesday against Team Ben Bevan from Annandale. After spotting Bevan a 4-0 lead in the first two ends, Nigh would score four in the third, steal three points in the fourth and one in the fifth to take an 8-4 lead. But
Bevan would not give up, fighting his way back and taking three singles in the last three ends but would lose 8-7 to Nigh. On Tuesday, Team Elliott who is Whitby’s club champion, stole a single point in extra-ends to defeat Team McKnight, skipped by Spencer Townley. Elliott’s team consists of Jeff Solly, Paul Adair and Doug MacKay. On Thursday night, Elliott scored deuces in the 3rd and 5th ends but needed to draw to the 4ft with his last rock in the 8th end to beat Jeff Clark (Cobourg) 5-4 and improve to 3-0 on the season. The League’s most dedicated player goes to Whitby’s Jeff Solly. Jeff not only plays vice for Elliott
on Tuesday and Thursday nights, but also plays second on Jim Cushnie’s mixed team which plays on Monday and Wednesday night. That’s alot of curling! League Curling Ready to Start With registration finishing up this week at the Uxbridge Curling Club, league play is ready to take to the ice on Monday, October 7. The club usually starts play after Thanksgiving, but with the holiday later this year, the club got the ice in and decided to get things going a week earlier than usual. Action at the Port Perry Curling Club starts on Thanksgiving Monday, with the Men taking to the ice to kick off club play.
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The MoJacks’ offense continued to roll in the third period, as the team rang up five unanswered goals to take a commanding lead. Conner Shingler scored twice for Port Perry, with Ryan Nichols, Brodie Myers and Owen Bateman adding singles. On Sunday, Sept. 29, the MoJacks returned to Scugog Arena to open the home portion of their schedule against the Clarington Eagles. Kyle Schweda gave the MoJacks an early lead, before the Eagles took control of the game, scoring three times in the last five minutes of the first period. Clarington would continue to roll through the second period, scoring twice more to take a 5-1 lead into the third period. A late goal from Powell, assisted by Tyler Jennings helped close the gap, as the Eagles prevailed by a final score of 5-2. With several new faces in the line-up for the team this season, MoJacks Head Coach Jon Campbell remarked after the game that the team is still learning to deal with the changes in the game as players move from minor hockey into the junior ranks. “There’s a learning experience that comes with junior hockey and how you prepare for a game, and I think we determined that game ourselves. No disrespect to Clarington, but we gave up one bad period of hockey, and had three breakaways we didn’t capitalize on,” Campbell told The Standard. “We had a similar situation in Little Britain, but were able to settle down after some early nerves and our firepower finally came through.” Loose Pucks: - The MoJacks and Bruins will hook up for this year’s first ‘Battle of North Durham’ on Friday, Oct. 4 in Uxbridge, with the action getting underway at 7:45 p.m. - Kirk Bricknell had a goal and an assist on Friday
night, as the former MoJack debuted with the Georgina Ice in their 4-3 overtime win over Little Britain. - Former MoJacks captain Matt Paul has joined the UOIT Ridgebacks varsity hockey team for the 2013-14 season, where he will team with former Bruin Kevin George. - The Bruins continue to round out their coaching staff with the hiring of local resident Scott Della Vedova as the Goalie Coach. Della Vedova brings a wealth of experience to the post, having played with
the OHL’s Brampton Battalion, the QMJHL’s Moncton Wildcats and Quebec Remparts, later spending four years in the CIS ranks with the York Lions. He also spent a year playing professionally in the Dutch/ Belgian Elite League. - On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Bruins will make the trek to Little Britain for a match-up with the Merchants at 7:30 p.m. The MoJacks will entertain Little Britain at Scugog Arena on Sunday, Oct. 6 for a 6:50 p.m.
ON CLEARANCE: Ryan Fowler clears a Pickering forward from in front of goaltender Jake Wilson during the Uxbridge Midget Stars’ home opener on Saturday, Sept. 28. The next home game for the Midget Stars is on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. against Napanee. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
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HAROLD JAMES BEAUDRY Peacefully, on Friday, September 27, 2013 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 79. Harold Beaudry, beloved husband of Verna Mae (nee Siebarth). Loved father of Darlene (Doug Manns), Jim, Joanne, Kim (Jeremy Tebby) and Ron (Leanne). Loving grandfather of Mandy (Chris Haertel), Jennifer Beaudry, Sarah Manns, Tiffany, Courtney, Aidan and Caleb Beaudry, and great grandfather of Aliya, Amelia and Kylah. Harold is survived by his sisters Kay, Irene and Ella and his brothers Benny and Johnny and he was predeceased by his sisters Blanche and Gerty and his brothers Donald and Clarence. The family of Harold Beaudry received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermottPanabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Monday, September 30th from 7 – 9 p.m. A Service to Celebrate his life was held in the Chapel on Tuesday, October 1st at 11 a.m. followed by a reception in the Heritage Room of the Funeral Home. Private interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society. Memories and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com
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Borelians hit the stage SCUGOG: Community theatre season returns to Port Perry this month, as the Borelians prepare to pull back the curtain on two upcoming shows. Drama at Inish opens on October 17 at Town Hall 1873. The show is described as an hilarious Irish comedy about a peaceful seaside town that gets turned inside
out when a troupe of travelling dramatic actors show up to perform for the summer season. The show runs until Oct. 26. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for youths, $20 for groups of ten or more! Tickets can be purchased at the Town Hall box-office. Next month, aliens are coming to Port Perry in
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a one-night only staging of Orson Welles’ dramatic radio drama, the War of the Worlds. The performance will include a full cast of actors, and, in keeping with the radio theme, live sound effects will be performed on stage. Tickets are available on the Town Hall 1873 web site at www. townhall1873.ca.
Spitfire Grill starts Oct. 10 UXBRIDGE: Another season of theatre from OnStage Uxbridge opens with performances of ‘The Spitfire Grill’ later this month. Directed by Phil Cook, this off-Broadway bluegrass musical tells the story of Percy, a woman just released from prison, who goes to work for Hannah, the owner of a small town cafe. Percy brings change to the town – stirring resentment and fear in some, and growth in others. The show opens on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m., with additional evening shows on Oct. 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19. A special 3 p.m. matinee show will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www. onstageuxbridge.com, or at the Little Acorn, at 77 Brock St. West in Uxbridge during their regular business hours.
Sculptor Francis Muscat poses with one of his latest creations, ‘Internal Alchemy’ during the recent Uxbridge Studio Tour. The self-guided tour was celebrating its 28th anniversary this year, with 28 stops for local art enthusiasts to explore and learn more about how local artists craft their works in a variety of mediums. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
G-Moms welcome award-winning author NORTH DURHAM: G-Moms of Port Perry, in collaboration with Blue Heron Books, present an evening with Patrick DeWitt, author of The Sisters Brothers a multi-award winning novel. The event will take place Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Wooden Sticks Golf Club in Uxbridge. G-Moms of Port Perry hold fundraising events on behalf of The Stephen Lewis Foundation which supports Grass Roots Projects in Sub-Sahara Africa. A portion of each ticket sold will go to G-Moms and the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The $25 ticket includes one glass of wine and appetizers to enjoyed throughout the evening. Tickets are available at Blue Heron Books, 62 Brock St. West in downtown Uxbridge. Or by calling 905-852-4282. The Sisters Brothers won the 75th Governor General’s Literary Awards, as well as the $25,000 Rogers
Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize. In a rare literary/humour crossover, the book won the 2012 Stephen Leacock Medal for humour writing. It was also honoured with the award for Best Fiction at the Canadian Booksellers Association Libris Awards in the same year. The Sisters Brothers was also shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, the 2011 Scotiabank Giller Prize and the 2012 Walter Scott Prize. The G-Moms are a local group of Grandmothers and Grand Others who fundraise to support the valiant Grandmothers of Africa who care for their AIDS orphaned grandchildren. Participans are encouraged to come and enjoy a literary event while knowing they are supporting Grandmothers in Africa with basic needs such as nutritious food, health care, and schooling. You can donate directly by going to www. grandmotherscampaign.org.
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Lakeview Manor staff recognized by Region
Sat. 1pm: Classic Car Show Sat. 7pm: Truck & Tractor Pull Sun. 8pm: Riki Knox opening for
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Midway, Beer Tent, Exhibits & More! PICTURE PERFECT: This image from the 2012 Port Perry Fair, shot by local photographer Stephen Edwards, was among the winners in the 2013 Port Perry Fair photography contest, sponsored by The Standard Newspaper. To see all of the other winners, visit The Standard’s Facebook page. Congratulations to all of the winners and see you next year at the fair!
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NORTH DURHAM: Trees Ontario, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and its partners are hosting several free landowner workshops across the province between September and October, including ones in Port Perry and Uxbridge. Each workshop will offer information on forest management and stewardship, tree planting subsidies and other financial incentives for establishing and managing forests. Presentations by forestry experts will include a variety of topics, such as the 50 Million Tree Program, Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program, windbreaks for working farms, tools for managing woodlots, emerald ash borer and other invasive species and shoreline planting for improved water quality.
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Light refreshments will be served. The Port Perry event happens Thursday, Oct. 3 at Town Hall 1873 (302 Queen St.). In Uxbridge, a presentation will run Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Sandford Hall (433 Sandford Rd.). Each presentation runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. All three events are being hosted by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Lands & Forests Consulting. In Port Perry, partners Ethic Tree Creations and Silv-Econ will also participate. Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. Visit the Trees Ontario website to register. In addition to registering online, interested residents can contact Trees Ontario by phone at 1-877-646-1193 (toll free) or by e-mail at info@treesontario.ca.
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Employees of Lakeview Manor, one of the Region’s long-term care homes, were honoured at Durham Regional Council recently for earning an Accreditation Canada award with Exemplary Standing—the highest level of performance that an organization can achieve. In order to attain this award, Lakeview Manor staff demonstrated excellence in meeting the requirements of the accreditation program. “On behalf of Regional Council, I extend congratulations to Lakeview Manor staff on this achievement,” said Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Being recognized on a national level, by your peers, shows the home’s ongoing commitment to organizational excellence and the delivery of high-quality services.” This award follows the completion of the second official survey by Accreditation Canada for Lakeview Manor, with the first survey being completed in 2010. The on-site accreditation survey was conducted for 2.5 days in May. Staff hosted two surveyors from Accreditation Canada who met with a number of representatives, including residents and their families, visitors, volunteers and staff members. The surveyors—peers in the long-term care sector—reviewed and validated the internal processes at the home to ensure that they complied with national Accreditation Canada standards. Based upon the surveyors’ findings, Lakeview Manor achieved Accreditation with Exemplary Standing. Lakeview had previously achieved Primer Accreditation in 2008, and earned a full award from Accreditation Canada in 2010. The next review is scheduled for 2017. “We are extremely proud of staff for their hard work and dedication,” said Dr. Hugh Drouin, Commissioner of Social Services. “By achieving Exemplary Standing, residents, families and members of the local community can feel confident that Lakeview Manor is providing the best possible care.” “This award is a testament to our caring employees, who strive to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for residents,” said Laura MacDermaid, Director of Long-Term Care and Services for Seniors. “We will continue to undertake external assessments to ensure the delivery of qual-
ity services and programs within all of our homes.” One of four long-term care homes operated by the Region of Durham, Lakeview Manor is a 110,000square-foot, long-term care home located on 13 acres in the Township of Brock. It offers 149 beds, including two for shortterm stays, as well as two Adult Day programs—one at Lakeview Manor and the other at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry.
For more information about Lakeview Manor, or another of the Region’s long-term care homes, visit www.durham.ca. Accreditation Canada is a non-profit, independent corporation that has been helping organizations promote quality health care and adhere to national standards of excellence for more than 50 years. For additional information on Accreditation Canada, please visit www.accreditation.ca.
Thank You For Making This Year’s Port Perry Fair a Huge Success! The Port Perry Agricultural Society would like to thank the following sponsors: Great Blue Heron Casino KX - 96 Radio BMO Bank of Montreal Rona Vos’ Independent Grocer Reesor Elevators Green Tractor Inc Gus Brown GMC JD Truck & Accessories Carol Desloges Durham Kubota
Randy Dowson Water Haulage Taylor Ford Hub International Dr. Anthony Brown Langilles Scrap Metal Port Perry Feeds Brooks Feed Chuck Willes The Standard Newspaper Township of Scugog
A thank you to Campkins, Hub International and Green Tractor for supplying trailers and farm equipment for the weekend, William’s Excavating for bringing equipment for the Tractor Pull, and to the local Fire Department for being on hand all weekend. A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers and community support we couldn’t do it without you! Go to www.portperryfair.com to find out how YOU can get involved!
Cartwright Soccer would like to thank our 2013 team sponsors for their support toward another successful season All Flags Auto Beamer Enterprises Blackstock Lions Club Bucks Construx Clearflow Water Ellins Landscaping John Green Electric Krown Rust Control Marks Maintenance
Martyn Mini Hoe Napoleon Fireplaces Nestleton Country Store Remax Jazz Ruralwave Internet Spring Grove Hydro Herb Vine Fuels Wrights Feeds & Needs
Special appreciation to Vos Independent for sponsoring our Awards Banquets
Reminder – Player Early Registration for 2014 - only $60 until Oct 30th Contact 905-986-1249 for more information or on our website www.cartwrightsoccer.com
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