Vol. 10 No. 39
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SCUGOG: A solar farm proposed for a Shirley Rd. property will start moving ahead again in the near future, after an environmental review tribunal recently concluded its hearing on the matter. The hearing, dealing with a pair of appeals from Scugog Township and local resident Jacqueline Visconti, wrapped up on Sept. 13, after both parties appealed the proposed 10MW Canadian Solar Inc. development - slated for a 142-acre property within the Oak Ridges Moraine - earlier this summer, on the grounds of potential negative impacts to the local environment and wildlife. A number of deputations, including those from neighbours of the proposed facility, were heard by the tribunal over the course of several days before both sides sat down to negotiate. According to Community Services Director Don Gordon, the developer and appellants reached an agreement on the facility, which will see a number of setbacks from nearby environmentally-sensitive features (including a wetland and savannah) increased to as much as 40 metres, as well as the movement of a communications tower and substation away from neighbours’ homes. Ms. Visconti noted that a wetland, designated as a seepage area, will be completely fenced off from the project, while other parts of the development will be opened up to allow for local wildlife to more easily move across the area. TURN TO PAGE 5
The Chalk Lake Strings braved the rain on Saturday, September 21, to perform on Brock Street for the Uxbridge Art Happening Street pARTy festival. Despite the inclement weather, many local artisans, performers, and citizens shared in showcasing the community’s artistic flair. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
O’Tooles talk commercial fill with Uxbridge council DARRYL KNGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: It was a family affair at council’s meeting on the evening of Monday, Sept. 23, as both MP Erin O’Toole, as well as his father, MPP John O’Toole, appeared before councillors. Commercial fill operations were discussed by both O’Tooles, as Uxbridge continues to experience issues with heavy truck traffic, leading councillors to question the legitimacy of an airport
expansion project current underway in Greenbank. “It’s troubling when you see people being able to manipulate their way around something that we know will never happen. It will never be an airport. In my humble opinion, that’s not an aerodrome, it’s a landfill project,” Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor said of the Greenbank Airport project. “It’s very disturbing to us, because we have no authority over it.”
Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger, who has emerged as a watchdog for the township in regards to heavy trucks making their way through Uxbridge en route to Greenbank, expressed concerns over the level of oversight at the project. “It’s wonder mountain out there now. At what time does the federal government step in and say ‘let’s see your plan?’” Councillor Ballinger inquired. Erin O’Toole responded that he
shares concerns over the site, and has been in contact with Transport Canada regarding the project. “I share your healthy skepticism about the site. I have made inquires in Ottawa since being elected, and the owners have not yet contacted Transport Canada about an amendment to date,” said Erin O’Toole. “If they’re using federal regulations to try and get around something, then we should change those regulations.” TURN TO PAGE 4
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Thurs., September 26, 2013 The 7th Annual Scugog Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on October 24th – the public is invited to the celebration at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre – doors open at 6:00 p.m. Visit www.scugog.ca for ceremony details. MEETINgS, PROCLAMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Council / Committee Meeting Schedule September 26th
•Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting – 9:00 a.m.
September 27th
•Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting – 9:00 a.m.
September 30th
•General Purpose & Administration Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m. The meetings noted above are open to the public and will be held at the Municipal Office (181 Perry St., Port Perry) unless noted differently.
Proclamations for the month of September •Franco-Ontarian Day – September 25th •United Way Month – September
Proclamations for the month of October
•Seniors Day - October 1st, 2013 •Fire Prevention Week – October 6th – 12th, 2013 •Grandview Kids Day - October 9th, 2013 •International Walk to School Day - October 9th, 2013 •English as a Second Language Week - October 20th – 26th, 2013 •Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day - October 30th, 2013 •International Walk to School Month - October
Council Appointments
The Council of the Township of Scugog invites additional applications from members of the public who are qualified electors (18 years of age, Canadian Citizen) in the Township of Scugog who wish to have their names considered for appointment to the following Committees for this Council term: •Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee – 1 members •Public Art Advisory Committee – 1 members •Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee - 3 members •Scugog Seniors Advisory Committee – 1 member from Ward 1 •Fenceviewers - 2 Application forms and details regarding each of the Committees is available on the Township of Scugog web site at www.scugog.ca or at the Municipal Office, 181 Perry St., Port Perry and will be accepted by the undersigned. Christopher Harris, Clerk – E-mail: charris@scugog.ca.
PUBLIC NOTICE Road Rehabilitation
The Township of Scugog will be performing road rehabilitation (surface & drainage improvements) on the following roads: •Bruce Road •Greensboro Drive •Meadow Green Court •Van Camp Street Work is scheduled to begin the week of September 16, 2013 and will carry on intermittently until the October 25, 2013. Traffic on these roads will be interrupted during the period of construction. We appreciate your patience. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at: 181 Perry Street Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7 905-985-7346 x 112
Public Information Centre – October 2nd
The Township of Scugog will be hosting a Public Information Centre on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 to discuss the recent Request for Proposal for Park Design for the Castle Harbour Community Park. The Public Information Centre will take place in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Office located at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please Contact: Ian Roger, P.Eng Director of Public Works & Parks 905-985-7346 x. 149.
2013 Final Residential Tax Notice - Installment Due and Payable September 27, 2013
Please pay promptly to avoid penalty. If you have not received your final tax notice, please contact the
PUBLIC NOTICE Municipal Tax Office at: 905-985-7346 ext. 102 or 106. Failure to receive a Tax Notice does not excuse the Taxpayer of the responsibility of paying taxes, nor does it discharge him/her from the liability of any penalties or interest charged for late payment. Tax payments can be made in person, by mail, preauthorized payment plan, and telephone /internet banking Interac is available for your convenience.
Sale of Surplus Lands
The Township of Scugog has listed the following lands deemed surplus for sale: •11 Aldred Drive - $229,000, and •84 Greensboro Drive - $129,000. The above noted properties are listed with Ms. Shirley Cowle of Remax All Stars Realty Inc. For details please contact Ms. Cowle at 905-985-4427.
Bridge Closure – Scugog Line 8 - Important Notice
Scugog Line 8 from Highway 7/12 to Old Simcoe Road will be closed (effective immediately) for bridge repair until further notice. For information please contact the Township of Scugog Public Works Department at 905-985-7346 x112 or e-mail works@scugog.ca.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Volunteer Firefighters
The Township of Scugog Fire Department is currently accepting applications for volunteer firefighters for both stations – Station 1 in Port Perry and Station 2 in Caesarea. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be able to meet the following criteria: 1.Live within 2 km of Station 1 (Port Perry) or 5 km of Station 2 (Caesarea) Note: Applications from Blackstock and Nestleton areas will be accepted. 2.Hold a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, a good driving record, and be prepared to produce a statement of your driving record as well as a criminal background check 3.Have a Grade 12 Diploma (or education equivalent) 4.Understand and be able to communicate clearly in English (oral & written) 5.Be in good health and be capable of handling intense sustained physical effort. You will be required to submit to physical fitness testing, medical testing and a swim test at York University as part of the application process. Full training and equipment is supplied to all successful candidates. Deadline to apply is October 18, 2013. Applications will be available at Station 1 (30 Crandell Street, Port Perry) or the Municipal Office (181 Perry Street, Port Perry) as well as online (www.scugog.ca). Previous applicants are welcome to re-apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
RECREATION Wee Wigglers - Angels and Buds
The Township is partnering with MusiCo to offer the Wee Wigglers program for children ages 6-18 months (Angels) and 13 months to 3 years (Buds). Parents and caregivers join their little ones on an adventure in movement and play. Activities will enhance gross motor skills, rhythmical awareness, cognitive and verbal skills. Classes run from Monday, September 30th to December 16th at the Scugog Arena for a cost of $80. Angels’ classes run from 10:00 -10:30 a.m. and Buds’ classes run from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Register at the Scugog Arena, 905-985-8698 or email scornish@scugog.ca.
Smart Acts Classes for Adults
Acting for the Young at Heart! The Township of Scugog is partnering with SMART ACTS to introduce an adult drama class. The cost of the course is $120 for a 10 week course starting Tuesday, October 1, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Scugog Arena. Register at the Scugog Arena, 905-985-8698 or email scornish@scugog.ca.
Park and Ball Diamond Bookings
If you are interested in booking Palmer Park for an event or need to book one of the Township’s six ball diamonds, please contact Natalie Lindell at 905-9857346 ext. 112 or email nlindell@scugog.ca.
EVENTS The Port Perry Farmers’ Market – Saturday’s 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Discover the local difference at the Port Perry Farmers’ waterfront market every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Palmer Park Parking Lot # 3 (Water St., Port Perry). For more information visit www.portperryfarmersmarket.ca.
Walk-A-Thon for the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge – Scugog on September 28th
Walk from Uxbridge (Uxbridge Seniors Centre) or Port Perry (Scugog Arena) to the old school house in Epsom – a 7 km walk from either starting point. Event starts from either Uxbridge or Port Perry on Saturday, September 28th at 9:30 a.m. To register and for complete details visit www.animal-shelter.ca
Fall Festival – Cartwright Fields on October 5th A Fall Festival will be hosted at Cartwright Fields in Nestleton on Saturday, October 5th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Activities include a Classic Car Show, Chili Cook-Off, Children’s Activities and more. For details on this family fun event visit www.cartwrightfields.ca. Admission is $5 per person and under 2 are free.
Conservation Workshop – Basic Stabilization of Documents and Photographs on October 6th
Join Basia Balklinski, the Conservation Clinic on Sunday, October 6th from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre & Archives (1655 Reach St. Second Floor, Port Perry), Cost: $100/person. In this workshop you will discover how to protect your important documents and photographs. You will also see how to identify and use quality archival materials. The hands-on component of this workshop includes encapsulating a document, mounting a photograph using photo corners you have made, making a window mat in which to house and display your mounted photo, creating a hard cover fourflap folder and building a small storage box. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited so please call 905-985-8698 x 103 or email skelly@scugog.ca to register as soon as possible.
7th Annual Scugog Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – October 24th
The 7th Annual Scugog Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is set for Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre Hall (1655 Reach St., Port Perry). Doors open to the public at 6:00 pm with light refreshments being available at that time. The Official Ceremony begins at 7:30 pm. The Hall of Fame Committee is honoured and privileged to announce the “2013 Inductees” to the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame: •Builder – Barb Ward; •Individual – Multi-Sport Athlete– Garnett Warriner; •Individual - Slalom Water Skiing – Dave Mann; •Individual – Slalom Water Skiing - Michael Mann; •Team - Hockey - 1970-1971 Midget ‘C’ Cy Wilson Motors Champions. The Committee is also pleased to reveal that retired CFL quarterback for the Ottawa Rough Riders, Russ Jackson will be the featured guest speaker for the evening.
Municipal Offices 181 Perry Street, PO Box 780 Port Perry, ON, L9L 1A7 Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Phone: 905-985-7346 / Fax: 905-985-9914 After Hours Township Road Issues: 905-434-2173 / Email: mail@scugog.ca Website: www.scugog.ca
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Thursday, September 26, 2013 • 3 Brent Herrington, of Herrington’s Quality Meats, served up welcome mugs full of piping hot chili to a chilly crowd at the fifth annual Harvest Chili Cook-off Celebration in downtown Port Perry on Sunday, September 22. Many local restaurants, businesses, and even the Port Perry Army Cadets were out in full force to fight for the Port Perry BIA’s champion title of Best Chili. Herrington’s took the People’s Choice title. Local bands and a petting zoo were also featured. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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Torched Uxbridge playground repaired by Canadian Tire UXBRIDGE: The Testa Park is back in the swing of things following an unfortunate incident of vandalism earlier this year. In May, an act of arson destroyed a portion of the playground equipment. However, the vandals could not dampen the spirit of the community, and after months of hard work, the playground equipment has been replaced. After hearing about the fire at Testa Playground that destroyed equipment this past spring, Pat Higgins of Canadian Tire Uxbridge approached Canadian Tire Corporate Affairs to see if any financial assistance was available to aid in repairs to the equipment. “Our parks and playgrounds are important to families in our community,” said Mr. Higgins. “They should not burden the loss of them by mischievous individuals”. Canadian Tire Corporate Affairs Emergency Commu-
nity Fund generously contributed $3,000 to the project. As well, Canadian Tire Uxbridge contributed an additional $1,000 towards repairs at the Testa Park. Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle praised the contribution, and lauded Canadian Tire for their continued efforts in the Uxbridge community. “Canadian Tire has been and continues to be a great Corporate Citizen. The Township is grateful for the ongoing support that Pat Higgins and Canadian Tire Uxbridge continue to provide,” commented Councillor Mantle. In other playground news, councillors approved a request to replace the playground equipment at the Goodwood South park at their meeting on the evening of Monday, Sept. 23. The cost of the new equipment is approximately $27,000, and is expected to be installed later this year.
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Mayor O’Connor concluded the discussion by asking Mr. O’Toole to inquire if anyone from Transport Canada has personally visited the site. Meanwhile, John O’Toole provided a different perspective on the commercial fill debate, focusing on solutions to the large amounts of fill generated by large scale projects in Toronto. “We’re being asked to be a dumping ground for Toronto, and there has to be a better solution than just dumping dirt in a hole. Out of sight, out of mind is for Toronto, but there has to be a better plan,” said Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast. Councillor Northeast went on to propose a toll road through the township for heavy truck traffic, and referenced that the problem has plagued Uxbridge residents for generations. “I know it’s an old prob-
MP Erin O’Toole lem, but it’s still here, and it’s still a nuisance.” Mayor O’Connor agreed there are certain concessions that have to be made given that Uxbridge is such a hub for the aggregate industry, but balked at the amount of trucks that pass through township roadways everyday. “We accept that there are 47 licensed pits here. But, the fact that we don’t want to accept is that we have all these trucks coming through with fill and going out with aggregate. It’s a double whammy,”
said Mayor O’Connor. The Mayor went on the reference Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s crusade to bring billions of dollars in funding for subway expansion projects to his city, and wondered if a similar approach would work in Uxbridge. “Maybe we should get into a snit, and then maybe the province will throw some money at us,” commented Mayor O’Connor. Later, an idea from Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle appeared to offer a new perspective on how to handle fill left over from large scale infrastructure projects, such as the Hwy. 407 expansion, the TTC expansion and construction related to the 2015 Pan Am Games. “These large infrastructure tenders are given without any consideration for fill,” explained Councillor Mantle. “It’s a private sector issue, and maybe it should be included in large
MPP John O’Toole tenders going forward so they need a plan for what they are going to do with the fill.” John O’Toole praised the idea, but was skeptical that any real answers regarding commercial fill projects are on the horizon. “It’s an extremely important issue, and that’s the problem with Toronto - to go up, they have to go down. But, it looks like they are waiting until after the Pan Am Games are done before introducing best practices,” commented MPP O’Toole.
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UXBRIDGE: A popular summertime tradition in Uxbridge may be on the move again, with the Uxbridge Classic Car Cruise-In apparently outgrowing its current venue at Uxbridge Arena. Included in councillors’ agendas for their meeting on the morning of Monday, Sept. 9, was a letter from Cruise-In organizers Rob Holtby and Bruce Statton requesting use of Elgin Park for the Thursday night attraction next summer. According to their letter, preliminary discussions between the pair and township staff, the suggestion was made that the northwest corner of the park would be a more suitable location for the show, which only two years ago relocated to the arena after swelling past the
space available in the parking lot at the former Dominion Auto building on Reach St. The request also asked for use of Elgin Park’s washroom facilities, a very small amount of hydro and a small secure area for organizers to store sound equipment. However, it was the request for a section of the park to be paved that drew the greatest response from councillors. In their letter, it was requested that the driveway into the park would need to be paved from Elgin Park Dr. to the existing paved area near the Lions Club Food Building. “They need to know that the paving is going to cost $25,000,” commented Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor. “Are we going to pave it as part of our next budget? Maybe not when you look at the number of other
roads in the township that are in need of repairs.” Mayor O’Connor would go on to point out the large draw the weekly car show is for the community. “When you look at the number of cars they draw for major events, it’s substantial,” added Mayor O’Connor. Council ultimately decided to simply receive the correspondence for information, and will look at setting up a meeting between organizers and township staff as well as members of council in the near future. Eventually, other major users of Elgin Park may be included as part of the discussion. “This is an additional large event for the park,” added Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle. “Maybe not at the initial meeting, but at some point, we should get input from the other major users of Elgin Park.”
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Thursday, September 26, 2013 • 5
Young cancer fundraiser goes a cut above BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
SCUGOG: On Sept. 17, young Port Perry resident Amy LeFort entered the Scugog Arena with 17.5 inches of hair. Joined by family and friends on her birthday, she left the building that evening with a vastly different hairstyle, all for a good cause. The RH Cornish PS student celebrated her 10th birthday this month with a head-shave for young cancer patients. Dubbed ‘Shaving Amy,’ the event was the official kick-off to the local youth’s fundraising initiatives for cancer. Her hair is going to the Angel Hair For Kids organization, which uses donations
Amy LeFort before.... of hair to fashion wigs for young cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. According to Amy, it all started with a dream earlier this year. “I had a dream that I
shaved my head for kids with no hair,” she recalled. “I woke up and thought that this is something that I should do.” Opting for a complete shave and not just a trim (many charities often accept donations of 10 inches or more), Amy said that the prospect of going without hair in the fall doesn’t bother her. “I’m not nervous at all about it,” she told The Standard prior to the shave. Although the haircut has come and gone, Amy is collecting donations for cancer research until Dec. 31 through her web site at www. shavingamy.ca. Although she had initially set a fundraising goal of $500, that total was met weeks before the
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Scugog, developer, negotiating solar farm plan F RO M PAG E 1
While any work on the project will likely not take place at the property until at least next year, Mr. Gordon said that the township and Canadian Solar continue to work on the details of a construction agreement, including the possibility of a financial contribution from the developer to the municipality. “We’re looking to get the landscaping and grading plans as well as securities in place,” said Mr. Gordon. “We’re still working on the permit so it (construction) will likely not begin this year.” While he could not yet provide details, Mr. Gordon said that in regard to the possibility of a financial contribution, the township
is working toward an agreement similar to one reached with developer Solray in another solar energy project slated for a Cragg Rd. lot in Greenbank, which was also appealed by the township (the appeal was later dropped by the municipality). In that agreement, the developer will contribute $100,000 in the first year for capital projects in Greenbank, along with $50,000 annually for the following 19 years to be put toward environmental projects in Scugog. Canadian Solar Inc. spokesperson Suzanne Wilson declined to comment on the Shirley Rd. project’s current status, pending a full agreement on the facility between the developer and the township. Ms. Visconti said that although
she maintains that “such projects shouldn’t be allowed within the Oak Ridges Moraine,” the agreement was acceptable to her and other residents living nearby. “We feel this agreement was the best we could have got out of the negotiations,” said Ms. Visconti, adding that she believes it was the presentations by both local residents and expert witnesses that helped move the appeals into the negotiation phase. “From the beginning, we wanted the developers of this project to be good neighbours and they have respected that. Some neighbours wanted it stopped completely but that would have likely been impossible - we don’t have the resources for that kind of fight.”
Fall Festival returning to Cartwright Fields SCUGOG: A popular autumn event returns to Nestleton next weekend. The annual Cartwright Fields Fall Festival takes place Saturday, Oct. 5 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Cartwright Fields/Nestleton Hall, located at 3971 Hwy. 7A. This year, the annual event will feature a classic car show open to all makes and models 1990 and older. Entry is $5 per person (covers admission to the festival). Prizes will be awarded to vehicles in a variety of classes. The festival will offer plenty for all ages, including a chili cook-off, silent auction, penny table and autumn activities for the kids. Do you have a pumpkin growing in your backyard
garden? Enter it in the Pumpkin Contest where there are classes for both adults and children. Collect pledges/donations towards your pumpkin and for every dollar raised/donated, add one pound to the weight of your pumpkin. A trophy will also be presented for the heaviest, true-weight pumpkin. For the children, there’s a giant, 70’ inflatable obstacle course, face painting, a looniein-a-bale search, penny table, Scugog’s Fire Safety House, ‘Kids Funzone’ area with crafts, colouring contest, etc., plus draws, prizes and much more. Have the kids decorate a pumpkin or scarecrow at home to enter in
the contests for best-decorated pumpkin and bestdressed scarecrow. Also returning are the horse-drawn wagon rides through the trails and the silent auction will showcase many items of interest which brings out eager bidders vying for their favourites. Refreshments and BBQ will be available during the afternoon. There are opportunities for student and adult volunteers to lend a hand. Donations for the penny table and silent auction are also being requested. Admission is $5 per person (children under two are free) and all proceeds go toward Cartwright Sports and Recreation’s ongoing development of
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NORTH DURHAM Thursday, September 26 Speaker Aruna Papp will discuss the issue of honour-based violence in Canada’s South Asian communities. 7 p.m. at St. Johns Anglican Church, 3505 Church Street, Blackstock. Friday, September 27 The Little Britain Business Association is hosting a car show. All proceeds will be put towards the paying for the Annual Santa Claus Parade and Free Skate. 3 pm to dusk. Vendors and also a BBQ too. Saturday, September 28 The Caesarea Firefighters Association is hosting a Fundraiser Dance, Nestleton Community Centre. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. Silent auction & door prizes. Tickets available from any Caesarea firefighter or call Gerrard Timmers at 905 261 2442. - Outdoor Art Workshop for Youth 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Youth (ages 10-14) can sign up for this free Culture Days event taking place at Uxbridge Historical Centre. Some art supplies are available for use, but if you have your own supplies you are encouraged to bring them. Please pre-register with the Centre at 905-852-5854 or museum@town.uxbridge.on.ca. Visit the Centre’s web site www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com for more information. Sunday, September 29 9.15 a.m. Seagrave United Church 107th Anniversary Service. Guest minister will be Rev. Don Willmer of Port Perry United and vocals by Kawartha Men’s Choir, followed by a light luncheon. On display will be 2 signature quilts dated 1924 with a story of “The Mystery of the Quilts”. We are interested in receiving any history or information as to their journey back to Seagrave. Everyone Welcome. - Annual ‘Family Music Night’ presented by the Uxbridge Branch of the Canadian Bible Society featuring Bon Accord, a family group with a variety of styles including faith inspired music, at Trinity United Church, 20 First Ave. in Uxbridge at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10, children 12 and under admitted at no cost. Refreshments will be served. - 3 p.m. - Blessing of the Animals, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 65 Toronto St. South, Uxbridge. Free will offering to the new Animal Shelter. - 138th Anniversary Service at Siloam United Church, Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. Entertainment by The Reflections and Hannah Klose. Refreshments to follow. Tuesday, October 1 Pine Ridge Garden Club meeting at 7:30 at the Nestleton Community Hall, Hwy. 7A. Pie night where pies are judged on appearance. Pie and beverage $2.50. Speaker is Marjorine Mason who will talk and show slides on “Gardens Around the World. Information at shirlove100@gmail.com and 905-986-5330. Thursday, October 3 Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary’s store, Chances Are The Hallowe’en Store will open October third on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Hallowe’en. 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. Admission to the sale is $1. For more information, contact Chris Cook at 905-9821358 or visit https://sites.google.com/site/opscugogsale/. 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 905852-6487.
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CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Caesarea Nestleton Euchre Here are the results from Thursday,Sept.19: high scores - 1st - N Lackner, 2nd - M Moore, 3rd - J Bradbury, 4th - L Maltius, 5th (tie) - L Zych, H Coates; most lone hands - N Lackner; and low score - S Stephenson. We had 9 full tables for a total of 36 people. See you on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Blackstock & District Lions Club We’re expecting you to join us on Sunday, September 29th for our annual Lions Purina Walk for Dog Guides being held at the Blackstock Rec Centre, 3440 Church Street in Blackstock. Registration takes place at 11:00 a.m. and the five km walk through town heads out at noon. If you need a pledge form, just contact our walk Chairperson, Lion Keith at (905)986-5603.
The funds raised will be directed to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide programs that provide clients free of charge with a canine friend to assist them with their disability, whether it be a Canine Vision Dog, a Hearing Ear Dog, a Seizure Response Dog, a Special Skills Dog, an Autistic Assistance Dog, or a Diabetic Alert Dog. Each Dog Guide costs approximately $20,000 to raise and train. With a growing number of people living with disabilities, Dog Guides are needed now more than ever. Take an hour on Sunday to change a life. Participate in the Blackstock Lions Purina WALK for Dog Guides. For more details, or to make a donation, visit www.purinawalkfordogguides.com.
BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Lynne Bradburn, Marg Kemp, Tallya Moore, Carolyn Morton, Louise Swain and Aileen VanCamp have returned home from a memorable trip to Greece. What tales they have to tell! Janet VanCamp, Aileen Vancamp, Keith and Wilma VanCamp joined other relatives and friends at the Jack and Jill in honor of Keith and Wilma’s granddaughter Ashley O’Donnell and her fiancé in Waterloo on Saturday evening. Word has been received of the passing of Corey Call after a lengthy illness. Sympathy is extended to his wife Marilyn and their two daughters Morgan and Ashley and to his
many other relatives. Many, many from this area attended the various events at Lindsay Fair last week. On September 25 to October 16 at 2 p.m., a discussion group will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church on the topic of The Incarnation. Discussion will be centered on creeds, Biblical passages and readings and will last one and a half hours. Everyone is welcome. Mark your calendars for the Cartwright Fall Festival and Car Show that will be held at the Cartwright Fields in Nestleton on Saturday, October 5. On September 29, St. John’s
Anglican Church will be holding a “Blessing of the Animals” and “Back to Church” Outdoor service. Everyone is invited to attend and bring his/her pet. Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Ellen Gibson, Gerry McArthur, Elmo Gibson who also had the most lone hands, Heidi Krieg, Grace Manns and Dorris Manns, low. The specials were won by Walt Lackner, Elaine Bailey, Jean VanCamp and Marie Gibson. If you enjoy an evening of euchre, you are very welcome to join this group any Tuesday evening at 7:30 sharp at St. John’s Parish Hall.
ZEPHYR AND SANDFORD by Pat Asling Officially autumn and the weather agrees! Bob Meek, friends and family enjoyed a few days hunting-the fishing was better; the fall colours were just beginning to show. Travis Smalley took part in a talent contest at Brampton Fair, against 45 others; didn’t win but had a great experience. Annabell Jones and I accompanied Epsom friends Darlene and Elva to the UCW Presbyterial in unknown Lefroy last Monday. The topic of the guest speaker was the Mission and Service Fund and what it does world-wide. The fall market raised over $300 for the M&S Fund. Barb and Bruce Harwood enjoyed a trip south to see their various family members this past week. The discussion group at Zephyr last Wednesday was well attended with about 18 people enjoying the movie “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”. The Choir commenced
last Wednesday evening with a few members absent. I played hooky and travelled to Port Perry, joining a large crowd listening to Paul Arculus as we walked Pine Grove (Prince Albert) cemetery, the oldest in the district. The first person was buried there in 1831. New executive for the Uxbridge Genealogy Group were chosen Thursday evening at the Museum. Marian Bellamy volunteered to be President, Pat Turner volunteered as treasurer and myself continuing on as Secretary, Sharon Ward as archivist. John McLean has programmes for the first half of 2014 all planned out- sounds exciting. October’s meeting is back at the Library. Congratulations to Laura Rynard and David DeJong, who were married in Zephyr on Saturday. Congrats also to Dwight Clements who celebrated a birthday this week.
Rev. Diane’s sermon and “Young at Heart” message concerned honesty. Sheila and Bill Richardson spent a few days winterizing at their cottage. Scott Central school Grades 7 and 8 had a fantastic display at the youth art exhibit in the Municipal Office. Obviously some of these kids will be showing in the other room in a few more years! Donnie, Victoria, Christina and Alysha drew large animals. Then there were three collages each made of 20-25 small same-sized paintings entitled “Animal Planet,” “All That’s Missing is U,” and “Creatures of the Sea.” Ladies, and men too, Sandford UCW Thursday, Sept. 26, with Rev. Ellen Redcliffe, 1:30 p.m. at the church, talking about her experiences as a prison Chaplain. Book Club meets that evening. Oct. 3 is another discussion group, in the evening, at Sandford.
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PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd Sunday was an enjoyable day for the congregation at Prince Albert Church, when we celebrated the 147th Anniversary of our church building. Rev. Fraser Lacey was our guest minister and it was great to visit with him. A lovely lunch was served in the Fellowship room after
the service. Pies: Sorry, we are sold out. Tickets for the Annual Beef Supper on October 27 are now on sale, with two sittings 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Please call Linda McMillan at 905985-3143. Story time at SCS will begin on Tuesday October
8 and runs for nine weeks. This is for three year olds and non JK four year olds. Cost is $45. The winners of Thursday evenings euchre at the Community Center are Mary Drewry, Ilean Pugh, Ivan MacMillan, Grace Pargeter, Georgina Stiner, and Ethel Smith.
SEAGRAVE by Jean Short and Robin Drew Thanks to those that planted bushes, flowers and manicured the flower beds at the Church. Great job, looks great. You are invited to the “Seagrave United Church 107th Anniversary Service,” Sunday, Sept. 29, at 9:15 a.m. Guest speaker Rev. Don Willmer of Port Perry United Church and vocals by the Kawartha Male Choir. Service followed by a light luncheon. Ladies please bring your sandwiches and food items. On display will be “Two Signature Mystery Quilts” dated 1924. If you can add some information as to the journey of these quilts please contact Eleanor Sturman at 905-985-7778. Sept. 26 - 7 p.m. “Opening the Doors to Spirituality” Bible Study at the church with Rev. Paul. Bring your questions about everyday living and discover the biblical approach to your questions. Bible Study will be the 2nd and 4th Thurs. each month at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Oct. 4 @ 6:30 p.m. & Oct. 5 @ 5:30 p.m.
- Miller Memorial Church and Hall at 88 Algonquin Rd., Little Britain, are having their 5th Annual Dinner Theatre presenting “Fourteen for Dinner.” Admission is $20, with reserved seating only for 40 people per evening. Call Dianne or Janet at 705-786-2179. Oct. 8 - 12 p.m. Out To Lunch. Menu will be meat loaf, potatoes, veggies, homemade bread, dessert, tea, coffee. To reserve a table contact Donna Wanamaker at 985-8350 or donawanamaker@gmail. com. Please bring a non perishable food item for the Scugog Food Bank. Oct. 10 - 7 p.m. “Opening the Doors to Spirituality” Bible Study at the church with Rev. Paul. All are welcome. Oct. 12 - 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Group at the church. All men are welcome to attend. Oct. 13 - 9:15 a.m. World Wide Communion Service and Thanksgiving Sunday. Oct. 13 - 10.15 a.m. Coffee Hour hosted by the U.C.W. ladies following the service.
GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till The last weekend of September is nearly here, and will be busy with the Greenbank Soap Box Derby on Saturday, September, 28 on Ianson Dr., 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine. Funds received will go toward costs involved, and help with park improvements. The Greenbank Lions Club is holding a Scrap Metal and Electronic Waste drive as well on September 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations may be dropped off at Greenbank Hall or for pickup of items phone 905-985-3723. Congratulations and best wishes to Roy and Marlene Blain who celebrated 60 years of marriage last week, and to Murray and Shirley Lee on their 61st Anniversary, September 20th, also Happy Birthday to Glen Till on September 19th. Juli Myers extended a thank you to the church community for all the love and support given to the Guatemala Mission team in the years of planning and preparation for
their mission trip which is October 5 to 15. To follow the team’s work, follow the blog-http// greenbankmissionteam. blogspot.ca. September 29 there will be no formal service at Greenbank or congregational meeting, to allow everyone to attend the 107th Seagrave Church Anniversary at 9:15 am. However, at 11 a.m., at Greenbank, Sunday, September 29, all children- (parents, guardians, grandparents) are invited to meet downstairs in the church for the story of Creation
and meet some fabulous friends from Zoo to You. For info call Val Hunter at 985-3586. Order your Homemade Apple Pies - “We Make You Bake” available for Thanksgiving- a fundraiser for Greenbank United Church by the Evening U.C.W. unit. Call Dot Hooker at 985- 2780 or Val Hunter at 985-3586 to order. September 27- Cruise Aboard the Woodman 7 to 10 p.m. with “Riki Knox Country Band Tour.” Call The Woodman at 905982-1106 for tickets.
EPSOM AND UTICA by Shari Kerry Thank you to everyone who donated goods or services to the first annual Epsom/Utica United Church Goods and Services Auction. It was a great success! There was a fantastic turn out, and the bidders and buyers went above and beyond. Thank you to Lloyd and Nancy Morden and all who helped to make it a success. Special thanks to Mike Risebrough for auctioneering and to Faye Ashton for making the best butter tarts around. Next year we need some fudge, Faye! Victoria Leask is looking for new or used DVD’s for Toronto’s Sick Children’s Hospital. If you have some to donate, please get in touch with her at 905-985-0921. Please mark on your calendar October 5 for the next Epsom/Utica United Church beef supper at Utica Hall. Seating starts at 4:30pm.
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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, September 29 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
SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH
19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, September 29 10 a.m. Morning Service
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, September 29 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, September 29 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 19th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, September 29
20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com
Sunday, September 29 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, September 29 Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) Anniversary Sunday 9:15 a.m. Morning Service Children’s time with 9:15 a.m. service
Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) No Service / Creation Sunday with ‘Zoo to You’ for kids of all ages at 11 am Everyone is Welcome Children’s time with 11 a.m. service
To list your church events contact Christopher at 905-985-6985
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EDITORIAL A need for speed? In his regular update of provincial matters this week, Durham MPP John O’Toole raised the ongoing discussion over increases to speed limits on Ontario’s major highways. It’s not a new debate by far, but that doesn’t mean its not a relevant one. While some critics contend that a ‘new normal’ of even-higher speeds beyond that new limit would thus be established, the reality is that for better or worse, many drivers already travel at those rates - a limit of 120 km would, in some ways, be a method of catching up. Other countries, Germany being the obvious example, do not enforce any limits on some highways and while that will likely never happen in Ontario, there’s certainly room for negotiation. An additional twenty kilometres on 400-series highways is not an outlandish increase and will simply move the line between acceptable speeds and a speeding ticket into what is currently considered reasonable. If that were to happen, the line shouldn’t move much higher than that. It should also go as no surprise that the limit should not only be enforced but that motorists are aware of the rules as well as sufficiently-educated in operating a motor vehicle - things that don’t always take place in the current reality. What such an increase won’t solve, however, is the gridlock problem that plagues much of the GTA, particularly where multiple 400 highways converge in Toronto. While an increase may allow vehicles to move at a slightly higher rate of speed, it likely won’t result in less commuters using the province’s major highways. As has been said multiple times, there’s no magic bullet to solving the problem. The GTA’s population will only increase and with it, more gridlock. While speed limit increases to the main arteries of transit could definitely play a role in moving things along, it would be a bit part compared to infrastructure overhaul and mass transit options. Velocity doesn’t matter when sitting at a standstill in a herd of vehicles at a highway exit.
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Another successful season for car club To the Editor, As another cruise season comes to a close, the members and executive of the Cruisin’ Classics Car Club would like to thank everyone that came out and supported our weekly Tuesday night cruise at Emmanuel Community Church. As tunes from the 50’s and 60’s filled the air, everyone enjoyed the stroll down memory lane looking at the wonderful display of antique vehicles and classic cars and trucks. The Club would like to send out a special thanks to Emmanuel Community Church for the use of their venue, to our 16 theme night sponsors, our three weekly sponsors and to our two corporate spon-
Thanks from local event organizers
sors. Without their support, we could not have had such successful cruises. The Club also hosts two special nights in which food and paper products are collected for Operation Scugog. With everyone’s help, and mother nature on our side, two antique trucks were filled with products and $685 was collected to help our local food bank fill their shelves!! As we put away our vehicles for winter, we would like to extend to you an invitation to join us on Tuesday evenings at Emmanuel Community Church beginning May 13 as we do it all over again!!
The members of the Lake Scugog Regatta Association would like to thank The Standard for your assistance, which aided us in presenting a great Regatta to our community this year. Your coverage of our event was greatly appreciated and without your support and the support of others in the community, the 85th Annual Regatta would not have been such a success. We have been told by many of the participants how they value the Regatta and all it represents. Again, thank you for making it possible.
The Sunrise Beach Association would like to express our thanks to all of the businesses and individuals who provided donations to our Fun Day, which was held on Saturday, Aug. 17. Everyone’s amazing generosity, with special mention of Brent Herrington, Tribal Voices and our own Mike Smith, was truly appreciated. So many donations from so many people. Our sincere thank you to all who helped make our Fun Day so much fun and a great success.
Dave Ballingall, President Cruisin’ Classics Car Club Port Perry
Helen Iredale and Debra Peters LSRA Committee
Linda Brown Scugog
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Time to help out the United Way Mail it in, drop it off, call, or donate online. The Standard Newspaper’s annual partnership with the United Way is once again upon us. Your community newspaper is offering this opportunity to “give where you live” with the envelope included in today’s edition of The Standard. In these difficult and challenging times, neighbours helping neighbours is more important than perhaps at any time in our history. The United Way supports those less advantaged or facing difficulty in hard times. We will do our part in assisting the local campaign and ask all the members in our community to assist to the extent that you are able. When we all do a little, together, we can accomplish a lot.
Earlier this month the Campaign for the United Way in Port Perry and Scugog kicked off with the 6th annual edition of the “Tour de Perry” trike race and BBQ. The event attracted the largest number of teams ever, and community members and public officials were treated to a fun time on a sunny day in front of the township offices in Port Perry. The event marks the beginning of the campaign which allows all members of the community to come together in common cause within a single campaign to support many local charities and in so doing make this a better community for all. Donations are invested in the agencies in your lo-
cal community and support agencies which provide services to members of our community. Among the local Scugog charities supported are: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North Durham, Community Living Durham North, Community care Durham, Precious Minds Support Services and North House Shelter. Additionally, funds raised from across Durham support more than 35 charities, which provide services that aid members of our community when they may face difficult times. For more information on the United Way and its role in the community, visit www.unitedwaydr.com or contact Cheryl Henderson at 905-985-9399.
Terry’s team does it again To the Editor, Sunday, September 15, was a perfect day, a little overcast and just the right temperature for runners and walkers, to celebrate the 20th annual Port Perry Terry Fox Run. We shared the day with over 250 Run sites across Ontario and sites across the country and around the world. Terry Fox is still the young man who dipped his leg in the Atlantic Ocean at the start of his Marathon of Hope in 1980. On Sunday, we showed by the hundreds that the Terry Fox Run is an important tradition in our community and that we believe cancer research is the path to finding a cure for all cancers. We also showed that we are a caring community through the cheers for our Terry’s Team Members who stood on the stage wearing their “red shirt” identifying them as
cancer survivors. Participants ran, rode and walked the 1, 5 or 10 km routes for amazing results - 535 participants raising $29,446.50 for cancer research. A huge thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers and participants, Terry’s Team and Janice Beechey, Ken Crawford, Mary Holt and Kelvin Todd who continue to believe in the importance of the Terry Fox Run and volunteer their time to organize this important event. Thank you to the Port Perry Fair Board of Directors for their incredible support when we needed a new location eleven days before the Run, they opened their gates and welcomed the Terry Fox Run without any attached fees. Elizabeth McArthur Coordinator Port Perry Terry Fox Run
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Staying in touch... JOHN O’TOOLE MPP
Financial watchdog role discussed Last week, I had the opportunity to lead our PC Caucus in a committee review of legislation establishing Ontario’s first-ever Financial Accountability Officer. All three parties supported second reading of Bill 95, Financial Accountability Officer Act, 2013. That being said, I feel that the committee review process will be able to strengthen the legislation. I will be moving a number of amendments. In my view, Bill 95 would benefit from adding penalties for those who attempt to intimidate or obstruct the work of the financial accountability officer. This would safeguard the independence of the post. It may also be helpful for members of the public to request an investigation by the accountability officer, perhaps through a petition process. As the legislation currently stands, the officer has certain ongoing duties and may also respond to requests from MPPs for reports on financial matters. We also need a way to ensure the work of the financial officer, the auditor general and the Ministry of Finance are not being duplicated, since these individuals/ministries have similar responsibilities. It is important to make maximum use of the agencies we have. We will need to be convinced that this new layer of bureaucracy will provide added value for the cost. Debate continues on 100km/h speed limit A grassroots campaign (www. stop100.ca) is under way to raise the
Fearless COJHL predictions It’s that time of year again, and this weekend local Junior ‘C’ hockey teams will be back on the ice as the COJHL kicks off its 2013-14 campaign. And since I never learn, I’m back to offer predictions on what might transpire over the course of the season. History has proven that I should probably stay away from this sort of thing, but I’ll give it a try anyway, and guess how the league might break down once the season concludes in February. 1. Lakefield Chiefs - The defending COJHL champions return basically their entire roster from a year ago, and appear primed for another run at the league championship. Although they didn’t have to add much to their already potent roster, the Chiefs did make a splash over the summer when they traded for Port Hope’s leading scorer from a year ago, Shawn Mackie. With the cramped confines of their arena, the Chiefs always have a great home-ice advantage, but it remains to be seen what type of turnout they will get as the season wears on, since they did only bring three lines to a recent exhibition game in Port Perry. 2. Port Perry MoJacks - A solid core returns for the MoJacks, and they steadily improved over the course of the pre-season. Recruiting efforts seem to have paid off as the team has brought in a talented crop of newcomers, including local products Jeff St. Pierre, Lucas Clark and Liam Schweda to compliment the pieces already in place. As well, they are one of the few clubs in the league to return both goaltenders from a year ago - Drew Siydock and
Jeff Julien - who should help the team remain competitive throughout the season. With Jon Campbell and Clair Cornish behind the bench, the team should be well prepared for every contest, and may even push Lakefield for first place if everything breaks in their favour. 3. Uxbridge Bruins - Although the team did lose a lot of their key players from a season ago to age as well as higher levels of junior hockey, the Bruins appear poised for another competitive season. Former Bruin Geoff Hodgkinson takes over for Dan West behind the bench, and brings a ton of enthusiasm to the job. The team has a solid core of players returning who will instill a sense of hard work in the new players. As well, the Bruins get arguably the best fan support from the community in the league, and would be a top-10 team in terms of attendance at the Junior ‘A’ level. With 11 Uxbridge-bred players on the roster to open the season, there seems to be little reason why that would change this year, and will provide a hostile environment for visiting teams every Friday night. 4. Clarington Eagles - Stumbled a bit after winning the COJHL championship in their first season back in the league. Another team with a solid core of returning players that always seems to be able to bring in strong players to compliment their roster. Returning players have a lot of pride, and may have a chip on their shoulder this year as they try to prove that their championship win in 2012 wasn’t a fluke.
speed limit on Ontario’s 400-series highways. This is intended to acknowledge the fact that many drivers feel they must travel at around 120 kilometres per hour just to keep up with traffic. This is reality. Supporters of higher limits point out that today’s vehicles have the fuel efficiency and design features to safely travel faster. Supporters of higher speed limits also point out that many jurisdictions in the U.S., and much of the European Union, allow drivers to legally travel at 120 to 130 kilometres per hour. You may also recall that speed limits before the oil embargo of the 1970s were 110 km/h. Therefore, the lower speed limits were not the result of safety concerns, but a means of saving fuel. On the other side of debate are those who warn that if motorists routinely travel 10 to 20 kilometres per hour over the limit, raising the limit to 120 would result in a “new normal” of perhaps 150 kilometres per hour. Given the fact that speed is a major factor in fatal accidents, there is also the concern that raising the limit would translate into more fatalities. Keep in mind also that higher speeds increase fuel costs. My initial opinion is to allow a posted speed limit of 120 and strictly enforce it. As with all provincial issues, your comments are welcome. I can be reached at john.otooleco@pc.ola.org and at 905-697-1501 or 1-800-661-2433.
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5. Georgina Ice - The team made a gigantic upgrade behind the bench with Steve Sedore returning to take over as Head Coach and GM. However, I think this team may have its growing pains as the season progresses, but if taken lightly, will be able to sneak up on teams and score the occasional surprise win. 6. Little Britain Merchants - The last time I picked against the Merchants, they rolled to a COJHL championship in 2010, so let’s see if it happens again. I consider this team to be the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the league, and they will always have my support, but it may be a long year for Little Britain. They have made some upgrades in player personnel, and Uxbridge native Garret Haden should bounce back after a somewhat disappointing second season in the league. However, this team will likely remain a work in progress this year before returning to contention in the near-future. Having said all that, the last time Geoff Field and Rob Loutitt were behind the bench for this team, they won their first-ever COJHL championship, and Field was head coach when they won again in 2010, so they definitely bring a winning pedigree behind the bench.
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BEST FRIENDS: Fred Lancelot brought his two canine friends, Finnish Lapdog Khaleesi, left, and Siberian Husky Fonzi, right, to the fourth annual Paws To Love Pet Fun Day at Thistledown Pet Memorial in Uxbridge, on Sunday, September 22. The event raises funds for the BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog.
NORTH DURHAM: The Walk-a-Thon to support the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog takes place this Saturday (Sept. 28). “I always maintain the same thingwhen the right people come together, good things happen,” said Uxbridge Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger, who spearheaded the initiative. “In the case of the townships we’ve had 100 per cent co-operation; they have been tremendous. Durham Transit has been wonderful, and the police have been so co-operative. The Durham Regional Chairman has generously donated a private box to an upcoming concert at the General Motors Centre for the winning team! And Durham Region Public Works have donated 1,000 bottles of water.” The event begins at 9:30 a.m. with walkers departing from the Uxbridge Seniors Centre and Scugog Arena, meeting at Epsom PS. Register at either start location on Friday September 27, from 7–9 p.m. or the day of the walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. The distance from either start point is seven kilometres to Epsom. Reach St. will be supervised by Durham Regional Police, and Durham Transit will provide buses that will continually follow the route. Individually numbered Walk-a-Thon buttons are available at township offices,
libraries and Pet Valu stores in Port Perry and Uxbridge for a donation of $5. They allow the purchaser to qualify for draws for a variety of prizes at the BBQ. Sponsorship forms/pledge sheets are available at Pet Valu in Uxbridge and Port Perry and on-line at www.animal-shelter.ca. Participants can create their own online pledge page to collect donations via credit card, debit card and PayPal — with instant tax receipts for the donor. Visit www.animal-shelter.ca or the Walk-a-Thon event on Facebook for more details and links. There are a total of four comfort stations along the walk route: two between Uxbridge and Epsom and two between Port Perry and Epsom, where walkers will be able to get drinks. Comfort station sponsors include Canadian Tire, Proctor & Gamble and NRG for Life. A free barbecue will be provided to all participants, courtesy of M&M Meats Uxbridge, McDonalds Uxbridge and Port Perry, Vos’s Independent Grocer and Trading Post Quality Foods The Bonner Boys will be running the BBQ. The grand prize for the team raising the most money is eight tickets to the Reba McEntire concert in October at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa. Tickets kindly donated by the Regional Municipality of Durham.
Uxbridge council puts kitchen rentals on the plate DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: In an effort to boost revenues at township facilities, the mu-
nicipality may soon offer leases to their commercial kitchens to those wishing to start up culinary businesses. “We are expanding the
scope of who we can rent to,” explained Township Facilities Manager Bob Ferguson. “Although, we may have to direct them to specific halls depending on
what they want to do.” Mr. Ferguson added that currently, only the Arena Hall, Uxbridge Seniors Centre and Sandford Hall meet fire code requirements for commercial use. However, despite the potential for increased revenue for township facilities, not all councillors were on board with the proposal. “I don’t think we should be competing with landlords. It’d be nice to have
the money, but I don’t think we should be in the business of renting commercially. I’m not opposed to more money for halls, but I don’t want to compete with established businesses,” stated Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy. While he shared Councillor Molloy’s concerns, Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle thought that under the right circumstances, the measure could prove
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effective for those just starting businesses. “As well, I don’t like the competition aspect. But, I can see it as a stepping stone for those just starting out,” said Councillor Mantle. “We need to have the rental at fair market value. The community bought this for community functions, not commercial enterprise.” Additionally, Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet raised the issue of the potential for additional staff costs in bringing the proposal forward. “What kind of staff costs would be involved? And, we would need to not just recoup our costs, but show a profit from the wear and tear on the township’s equipment,” added Councillor Highet. Every year during municipal budget discussions, council debates various ways to increase revenues at township facilities, leaving Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor open to the possibility of renting township kitchens, under the right circumstances. “I would like to see (Mr. Ferguson) come back with a rate that he feels we would have to charge to cover our expenses. I’m certainly prepared for small business start-ups to take advantage of this since it’s one way to generate revenue for facilities in the community,” explained Mayor O’Connor.
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Closing up your cottage? Ask Phil, an OREA realtor When it comes to closing up the cottage, every cottage owner has their own checklist and methods but it’s useful to review some best practises and perhaps add a few additional tasks to your to-do list to make sure that next spring, there aren’t any unwelcome surprises. In Canada, the top causes of cottage damage are wind and water. Fortunately, the risk of damage can be reduced by taking a few simple steps at the end of the season. “There are a few main areas to focus on when closing up the cottage before an Ontario winter hits,” says Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. “By tailoring your todo list to take care of the most important areas first, you will be well on your way to a ensuring a smooth winter and an easier time, come spring,” adds Dorner. Here are the most important tasks to take care of at the cottage this fall: • Drain the pipes: Make sure all water is removed by opening all taps and
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Whether you are a first time buyer, renter or an existing homeowner looking to downsize or invest in an additional property, you’re bound to have questions. From figuring out how much home you can afford to choosing the right neighbourhood for you and your family, real estate expert and president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, Phil Dorner is here to help. Today’s question comes from homeowners who purchased a home both as an investment and to house a university-aged daughter. The challenge facing the owners is that the home is located in London, where their daughter will be attending university and they live in the GTA. Q. Hi Phil. Our daughter is starting her second year of university in London this fall and we purchased a three-bedroom home there for her to live in while she attends school and as an investment. Our son who entered grade 12 this year has expressed interest in going to school there too so he may move in at some point. In the meantime, our daughter has found two friends to live with and although it’s our daughter and her friends, since we have never been landlords before, we want to make sure we aren’t missing anything. Can you help? A. A rental property can certainly be a valuable asset to your portfolio and in your case, one with some practical advantages. You are correct in thinking that despite the fact that it is your daughter and her friends who are your
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Steckly takes 2013 NCATS championship Heading into the final NASCAR Canadian Tire Series event of the year trailing point leader DJ Kennington by just five points, Scott Steckly knew that he had to claim the pole, lead the most laps and win the race if he hoped to dethrone the 2012 champion. And he did. Fastest in the one hour practice session, Steckly then powered his #22 Canadian Tire Dodge to the pole position, lapping the 3/8-mile Kawartha Speedway in a time of 17.806 seconds. Kennington would start immediately behind his challenger, lining up on the grid in third spot. At the drop of the green flag that signaled the start of the 250 lap season finale, Steckly asserted his dominance, leading the 25-car field throughout the first 81 laps, before wholesale pit stops reshuffled the running order. Rejoining the field in mid-pack, and with Kennington looming nearby, Steckly gradually worked his way towards the front. “We knew we had to be patient and take care of the car so we could push at the end,” explained Steckly. “We didn’t take any chances, we passed cars when it was safe, and put ourselves in a position to win.” Wrestling the lead from Pete Shepherd III with 25 laps remaining, Steckly survived a rash of late race cautions, including one that resulted in a Green/ White/ Checkered finish. In the two lap dash to the checkers, Steckly maintained his advantage to claim the win, his fourth of the season, by .580 seconds over Shepherd. Jeff Lapcevich (#76) pipped a visibly disappointed Kennington with five-to-go to secure the final step on the podium. “People don’t realize how much effort all of the teams put in. To win a championship, in a field like this, is especially rewarding,” proclaimed Steckly from Victory Lane. Notes from the Pinty’s 250: -Steckly’s advantage over Kennington in the final scoring was a mere two points. -Steckly is the first three-time Canadian Tire Series champion. Kennington and Andrew Ranger have two titles apiece. -Uxbridge driver Jason Hathaway led 54 laps before a late race spin relegated him to an 11th place result. Despite his problem, Hathaway maintained his third place standings in the year-end tally. -Early race favourite JR Fitzpatrick was one of only two non-finishers, the #84 Chevy retiring with electrical problems. The other DNF was recorded by Larry Jackson, his #56 dropping out due to a persistent oil leak. One important note to wrap up: It was announced last week that Canadian Tire Motorsport Park has been awarded the only Canadian date on the 2014 United SportsCar Racing calendar. The race, which will bring together the American Le Mans and Grand Am Rolex Series under one banner, is slated for the weekend of July 11-13.
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Fall Curling League takes to the ice ROB STEELE Special to The Standard
The fourth annual fall curling league started play last Wednesday at the Port Perry Curling Club. With Port Perry being one of the few clubs in Ontario with ice available in September, the league is a popular destination for many area competitive curling teams. The 16 teams are split into two 8-team pools and play either on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday nights. On Wednesday, Dave Nigh and his team from Lindsay were playing Oshawa’s Andi Kelcey. Nigh controlled play early forcing his opposition into tough shots, resulting in steals in three consecutive ends to lead 6-1 after 5. However, the resilient Oshawa foursome weren’t done, taking two in the 6th, then manufacturing a steal of one in the seventh to narrow the deficit to only two. Although, down two without last rock isn’t the best position to be in, Kelcey was able to get rocks in play in the eighth but was only able to steal one point and ended up losing 6-5 in what turned out to be a close game. In other Wednesday action, Mike Aprile (Newmarket) defeated Jim Cushnie (Whitby) 8-3, Nathan Martin (Oshawa) jumped out to a 4-1 lead after three ends to defeat Gary Downs (Whitby) 6-2. In a very defensive game early, Henry Jetten
(Lindsay) stole three points in the final two ends to defeat Ben Bevan (Annandale) 8-4. On Thursday, skip Bob Winters (Whitby) was away so he called in friend Jim Bell to skip his squad against a familiar Whitby foe, skipped by Paul Elliott. This game was back and forth early with the game tied at two through four ends of play. Bell would settle for the single in the fifth end for the Winters squad, but Elliott would then put three on the board in the sixth to take control of the game. Bell could only get a single in the seventh forcing him to steal in the last end, but Elliott would seal the game scoring 2 in the 8th and a 7-4 victory. On Thursday night Ray Balachorek (Oshawa Golf) called on Port Perry’s John Butler to spare at second, and the team dominated play over Stephanie Van Huyse (Whitby) 9-3. Jeff Clark (Cobourg) took three in the fifth end and a 6-3 victory over Shannon Beddows (Cannington), while Christine Pierce skipped Liz Winters’ team, with Port Perry’s Louise Haugen playing lead, to an exciting 6-4 victory over Sue McKnight (Uxbridge). Play runs Monday through Thursday nights, so make sure to check out the action. Registration Week set for Uxbridge The Uxbridge Curling Club with host their registration on Septem-
ber 30 to October 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Friday, October 4, there will be a club open house. Ice will also be available all that week in the evenings for members and new curlers, so come out and give curling a try and find that league that is right for you. Registration week is one week earlier than in previous seasons, so curlers will get another week of curling this year, at the same price as last year. Who’s going to complain about that? Learn-to-Curl Don’t worry if you were unable to make the Learn-to-Curl sessions this wee at the Port Perry Curling Club because the club will be hosting more sessions on October 1 and 3 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Open to members and non-members this is your chance to give curling a try! It’s also not too late to register for the season. Contact Rowena Fowler at 905-982-1593 for more information. Port Perry AGM The Port Perry Curling Club will be hosting their Annual General Meeting on Sunday, September 29 at 1 p.m. This is your chance to hear annual reports from all board members and address any questions you may have to our club executive. Following the meeting, practice ice will be available for those members who wish to throw some rocks and get ready for the upcoming season.
Ice dancers settle for 7th
Scott Steckly was all smiles over the weekend, as the veteran NCATS driver took home a win in the season-ending Pinty’s 250 at Kawartha Speedway, as well as his third series championship. J. WALLY NESBITT The Standard
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Uxbridge’s Mackenzie Bent, along with partner Garrett MacKeen of Oshawa, skated to a seventh-place finish in the ice dancing competition in Kosice, Slovakia during the third stop of the Junior Grand Prix figure skating season. The couple recently won gold at the season opening event in Latvia, and were hoping to follow it up with a better result. “We felt we did well in the short dance (on Saturday) and the result threw us off a bit,” Bent said in a press release. “It may have affected our confidence for the free dance. All we can do is review our performances and make the necessary corrections to get back on track.”
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Minor Midget Wolves to host cancer research fundraiser DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
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The Central Ontario Wolves will be bringing pink to the rink this season at a special fundraiser night in support of breast cancer research at the Lindsay Rec Centre next month. On Saturday, Oct. 20, the Minor Midget Wolves are teaming with the Minor Atoms to don pink jerseys and socks as they attempt to raise $10,000 in support of cancer research. The Minor Atoms kick off the festivities at 5 p.m. with a game against the Barrie Jr. Colts before the Minor Midgets hit the ice at 7 p.m. against the Peterborough Jr. Petes. Following the games, fans can bid on the jerseys through a special silent auction. To boost their fundraising efforts, the team will also be holding a donation draw, with more than 30 prizes, including several valuable pieces of sports memorabilia raffled off throughout the day. Tickets for the draw are just $10. As well, all fans in attendance will receive a pink Wolves T-shirt to show their support for cancer research. Locally, fans can pick up their donation ballots at either Standard World Headquarters, located at 94A Water St. in Port Perry, or Green Tractors, located at 620 Durham Rd. 21 in Utica. This year’s edition of the Wolves features a strong contingent of North Durham players, including Port Perry’s Ben Kerry and Matt Crichton, Uxbridge products Alex Wiliamson and Paul Kerrigan, as well as Cannington’s Cam Lamport. As well, Port Perry’s Jake Durham is expected to see action with the team as a call-up from the
Uxbridge’s Paul Kerrigan slices through traffic to the front of the net during the Minor Midget Central Ontario Wolves’ home opener against the York-Simcoe Express in Lindsay on Sunday, Sept. 22. The Wolves stayed in contention throughout the early portion of the match, before falling by a final score of 8-3. The next local action for the Wolves is on Wednesday, Oct. 9, when they travel to Oshawa for an 8:30 p.m. tilt against the Minor Generals at the Legends Centre. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
Scugog Sports Hall of Midget Predators roll over Oshawa Fame growing by five DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
Another round of local sports heroes will be immortalized next month, at the seventh annual Scugog Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The ceremony will take place Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre Hall, located at 1655 Reach St. Doors open to the public at 6 p.m. with light refreshments being available at that time. The ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m. This year’s inductees include builder Barb Ward, local multi-sport athlete- Garnett Warriner, waterskiers Dave Mann and Michael Mann, and the 1970-1971 Midget ‘C’ Cy Wilson Motors Champions. Russ Jackson, retired CFL quarterback for the Ottawa Rough Riders, will be the featured guest speaker for the evening. The event is open to the entire community. There will also be a silent auction with proceeds going to support the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame. The public is also once again invited to visit the Sports Hall of Fame section of the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre and Archives located at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre. Prior to the ceremony, the Sports Hall of Fame will be open at 6 p.m. with no charge for the pubic. This year, the Sports Hall of Fame will also feature new special exhibits from Oct. 13 to January 30, 2014.
The Port Perry Predators Midget team continued their strong play ahead of the 2013-14 OMHA season with a resounding 6-1 victory over Oshawa this week. On Monday, Sept. 23, the Predators took on the Minor Generals at Scugog Arena, and put on a dominant display of skill in all aspects of the game. Liam Schweda opened the scoring for the Predators just past the mid-point of the first, with assists on the play credited to Jon Neill and Chris Polito. The Generals tied the game early in the second period before Port Perry roared back to take control of the match. Less than a minute after Oshawa knotted the game 1-1, Matt Field scored to restore Port Perry’s lead with Dylan Smith and Michael Arcari chipping in with assists on the play. Smith would give the Predators a 3-1 lead
COJHL season kicks off Friday night The 2013-14 COJHL season kicks off this weekend with a full slate of Junior ‘C’ hockey action in North Durham, and the surrounding area. With their scheduled seasonopening tilt in Sutton on Saturday, Sept. 21 cancelled due to ice issues, the Uxbridge Bruins will open their season with a rematch of last year’s COJHL Finals on Friday, Sept. 27, with the Lakefield Chiefs visiting Uxrena at 7:45 p.m.
The Port Perry MoJacks kick off their campaign in Little Britain on Saturday, Sept. 28, with a 7:30 p.m. match-up against the Merchants. Little Britain opens their season in Keswick on Friday night as they look to melt the Georgina Ice. The Clarington Eagles will swoop into Scugog Arena on Sunday, Sept. 29 as they tangle with the MoJacks in Port Perry’s home opener as the team kicks off its 41st year of junior
hockey at 6:50 p.m. Local fans should take note that the first round in this year’s ‘Battle of North Durham’ takes place on Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:45 p.m., when the MoJacks make the trek across Lake Ridge Rd. to square off against the Bruins at Uxrena, with the action getting underway at 7:45 p.m. The league has tweaked their playoff format for this season, with only the top-four regular season finishers qualifying.
heading into the third period with an unassisted goal late in the middle frame. Polito found the back of the net less than a minute into the third period, converting a great pass from Neill as the Predators took control of the match. Schweda’s second goal of the night pushed the Predators to a 5-1 lead less than three minutes later. Another goal from Polito rounded out the scoring for the Predators, assisted by Schweda and Neill as the Predators cruised to a 6-1 win. Jason Pilakowski was solid between the pipes for the Predators, making several sensational saves to keep the Oshawa offence at bay throughout the contest. The Predators open the home portion of their 2013-14 Lakeshore League season on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. when the Kingston Canadians pay a visit to Scugog Arena. For all of the latest news and game schedules from Port Perry Minor Hockey, please visit their web site at www.portperryminorhockey.ca.
SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson There is a dinner for the Veterans on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Legion and it is sold out already! There are only a few Veterans left in our village, so the ‘full house’ is a great tribute to them and of course to all of our Canadian Vets. The `Voices of Showtime` from Beaverton are entertaining and we hear that the tunes would have the Vets toes tapping. All of our hockey players came out for `try outs` this past week so keep an eye out for our arena to start buzzing with enthusiasm
late this week. The Sunderland Figure Skating Club begins the season on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the arena. They can always use more skaters, so come on out and start by signing up at Pawsitive Style in town. This Friday night, September 27 is` Free Movie Night` at Sunderland United Church at 7 p.m. The movie this month is ‘Charlotte’s Web,’ free popcorn and pop will be available to all those in attendance.
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JOHN ORDE With sadness we announce the passing away of John Orde, brother of Phil Orde, September 9th at the age of 95. He was a very accomplished musician, an enthusiastic tennis player and loved life to the fullest. He is fondly remembered by his wife Randy, his grandchildren, sister-in-law and nephew. John was cremated in Sarasota, Florida, where he lived for many years. The Orde Family.
J. Russell St. John M.D. John Russell St. John died at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on September 21, 2013, at the age of 93 years. Russ was born at home in Uxbridge on July 3, 1920. He attended the University of Toronto graduating in medicine in 1944 and married Elizabeth “Betty” Rae of Wingham. After service in the Canadian Army Medical Corp in WWII, Russ set up practice in 1946 in Howley, Newfoundland employed by Bowater Pulp & Paper. In 1948, he and Betty returned to Uxbridge where he raised his family, volunteered in his community, was pivotal in establishing the local hospital and practiced medicine for 32 years before retiring and dividing his time between Florida and Uxbridge. For the last few years, Russ and Betty have resided at Butternut Manor. Russ was a determined and hard-working man. He was a devoted doctor and family man. Russ was a sportsman enjoying hockey and later coaching, fishing and golf. Up until the last few weeks of his life Russ could be found at the bridge table whenever there was a game to be had. He was devoted to Betty his wife of 69 years, proud of his children and took great delight in his grandchildren and their offspring who though far flung, visited whenever they could. Russ is survived by his loving and dedicated wife Betty, his brother Neil St. John of Pickering, his son Brian St. John and daughter Mary Bryon both of Uxbridge, son Wayne St. John of Bethany and daughter Sue St. John of Toronto; eight grandchildren: Melanie, Kelly, Rachel, Marcia, Rebecca, Meredith, Gillian and Douglas; father-in-law to Nancy St. John, Terry Bryon, Donna St. John and Lorraine Holding; great grandfather to Jake, Keira, Wynton, Reuben, Callum and Bowen. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and May (nee Campbell), his sister Jean Wood, his brother Harold and his son Douglas St. John. Visitation will take place at Low & Low Funeral Home Uxbridge, 23 Main St. South (905) 852-3073 on Monday, September 30, 2013 from 2 – 4pm and 7 – 9pm. A Celebration of Russ’ life will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 1:00pm in the chapel. Reception to follow service. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation. Russ’ family would like to thank Dr. T. F. Bryon, the staffs of Butternut Manor and the Cottage Hospital for their wonderful care. Russ will live long and well in all who knew and loved him. Online condolences may be directed to www. lowandlow.ca. LOW AND LOW FUNERAL HOME
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K. COREY CALL Peacefully, on Monday, September 23, 2013 at his home in Blackstock, at age 56. Corey Call, beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Duff). Loving father of Ashley and Morgan Call both at home. Loved son of Hilda and the late Bill Call of Newcastle. Dear brother of Lynda and her husband Glen Farrow of Newtonville, Keith Call and his wife Debra of Port Hope, Joan and her husband John Jorgensen of Oregon. Sonin-law of Alma and the late Ross Duff of Blackstock. Brother-in-law Graham Duff of Blackstock. Will be missed by his nieces and nephews. The family of Corey Call will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Wednesday, September 25th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, September 26th at 1 p.m. Interment Cartwright Union Cemetery, Blackstock. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Charity of your Choice. Memories and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com
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James White
August 15, 1916 - September 26 1986 I sit and wonder every day, Why the Lord chose to call you away, I think He saw you needed rest, He only takes the very best.
From your son Bruce and Barb White and family. In Loving Memory of
James White
August 15, 1916 - September 26 1986 Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts he’s always there.
From your daughter Teresa, Roger and family.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALAN GORDON CARTER, DECEASED All claims against the Estate of Alan Gordon Carter, late of the Township of Scugog, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, who died on August 30, 2013, must be filed with the undersigned on or before September 27, 2013. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said Estate, having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at Port Perry, Ontario, 10th day of September 2013. Ross Carter Estate Trustee 905-985-7808
NOTICE
VETERANS, WIDOWS, WIDOWERS OR DEPENDENTS Scott Young, Provincial Service Officer will be making his semiannual visit on October 31, 2013. Those wishing an appointment, please contact Everett Doupe at 905-985-2022 or RCL, Branch 419 at 905-985-8502. Leave your name, file number or service number. Requests MUST BE PRIOR TO Oct. 2, 2013. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #419 Everett Doupe, Branch Service Officer
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Horoscope Column
by Joan Ann Evelyn | 905-725-9179 | www.astroconsultation.com ARIES (March 20-April 19): You are becoming more conscious of the way you operate in relationships and are learning more about yourself through your one-to-one contacts. Spend quality time with your partner.
LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Happy Birthday Libra! Since yours is a relationship sign, one of your birthday wishes is to have and sustain an emotionally close friendship. Energize yourself for the year ahead by TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Ask yourself: getting fit. Are you managing your life in an efficient SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Get in touch way? How can you make better use of your with your subconscious mind and evaluate resources, time and efforts? Come up with a the many ways you relate to other people. plan that will create better order in your life. Overcome your childhood problems and GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Feeling lighter grow in maturity. If necessary, go to a counthan you have in ages, you are free to be sellor for advise
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Re-evaluate your friendships. What facets in yourself are mirrored by your friends? Are your current friends appropriate for the CANCER (June 21-July 22): Memories life’s path you are taking? Join a group like and events from the past can surface now. Habitat for Humanity. Psychological self-evaluation is the route to CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Since personal growth. Change behaviors that are your career and status are spotlighted, you no longer suitable for the person you have could come to the attention of the public become. in some way. Perhaps, by an interview on LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Try your best to a TV Show or an article in a newspaper. communicate with clarity. State your opin- Enjoy your 15 minutes of fame. yourself and to express yourself in the most delightful manner. Singles Geminis could meet the person of their dreams at a social event.
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LUNCH SPECIAL - FREE Egg Drop Soup with lunch special purchased. Available Tues.-Fri. 11am-3pm.
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Galleries opening, closing at Farndale THE FAMILY Fri. Sept. 27 Sat. Sept. 28 Sun. Sept. 29 Mon. Sept. 30 Tue. Oct. 1 Thu. Oct. 3
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SCUGOG: Stretch your artistic perspective and explore the beauty of nature in the upcoming exhibit “Changing Seasons - Changing Views” by Leslie Beauchamp and Linda Brown. The Opening Reception will begin Saturday, October 5th, 2013 at 2 pm. The show will run October 5th to October 31st, 2013, in the Kent Farndale Gallery in the Scugog Memorial Public Library at 231 Water St. in Port Perry. The title for this exhibition reflects the artists’ love of and attunement to nature. Images will be presented of rural and forested areas in Durham Region and Haliburton during every season. There is a heavy emphasis on colour and how it can be used to communicate the reverence the artists feel for their subject. The Kent Farndale Gallery is open 7 days a week during library hours. Please call 905-985-7686 for more information.
Artist Donna Bisschop, left, explains the nuances of her leather-work to Kent Farndale, right, at her gallery show Elemental Equation, in the Kent Farndale Gallery inside Scugog Public Library recently. The exhibit wraps up as a new display by Leslie Beauchamp and Linda Brown opens on October 5. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
Fall Festival
Cartwright Fields, Nestleton Saturday, October 5, 2013 1-5 p.m.
Classic Car Show
Chili Cook-Off
LOTS FOR THE KIDS TO DO!!! Wagon Rides & Face Painting, Giant 70’ Inflatable Obstacle Course, Pumpkin-Growing Contest, Scarecrow & Pumpkin Decorating Contests, Silent Auction - Penny Table - plus much more... Refreshments & Food Available
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!! Admission $5.00 each (Includes Car Show) ~ Under 2 Free Info: www.cartwrightfields.ca If you would like to donate or help out, please contact Melanie Wright (905) 986-4201
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Uxbridge Museum celebrates Culture Days UXBRIDGE: Local youth will be able to capture the beauty of nature at an upcoming event at the Uxbridge Historical Centre. The Centre is hosting an Outdoor Art Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This special Culture Days event is free to young people between the ages of 10 and 14. Working with two prominent local artists, the workshop will teach the technique of creating art “en plein air”
Spamalot auditions
(in the open air), through the inspir- use, but if you have your own supplies ing view of early fall colours from the you are encouraged to bring them. view on Quaker Hill as well as the Please pre-register for this event beautiful ground and buildings of with the Centre by calling 905-8525854 or by e-mailing museum@town. the Museum. Upon conclusion of the workshop, uxbridge.on.ca. Visit the Centre’s web site www. participants will host an art show for CONGRATULATIONS TO uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com for more family andHerrington’s friends and will be able Quality Butchers for winning People’s Choice information on this, and other upbring home their works of art. & Jester’s Court for winning Judges Choice!! Some art supplies are available for coming events. The Port Perry Business Improvement Association would like to Thank our local residents & visitors who came out to participate in the 5th Annual Harvest Chili Cook-off! CONGRATULATIONS TO What an amazingButchers day of food, and friends! Herrington’s Quality forfun winning
People’s Choice & Jester’s Court
Thank you to: for winning Judges Choice!! Our Chili Contestants for donating their time, expenses and enthusiasm in bringing their chilli to life! The Port Perry Business Improvement go toour support Association Proceeds would likeraised to Thank local Operation Scugog who for their Thanksgiving drive. residents & visitors came out to
participate in the 5th Annual Harvest Chili Cook-off!
CONGRATULATIONS Thank TO you:of to food, Great Blue Heron Charity Casino, Harp & Wylies What an amazing day fun and friends! Herrington’s Quality Butchers for winning People’s Choice Canadian Grill House, Herrington’s Quality Butchers, Jester’s & to: OurCourt, Thank you Chili Contestants donating their time, SCUGOG: A producJude’s Sportsfor Bar and Grill, Maple Leaf Foods, Millar’s Jester’s Court for winning Judges Choice!! expenses and enthusiasm inThe bringing toPerry life! Proceeds Market, Pantrytheir Shelf,chili Port Villa, Salvatore’s Trattoria, tion of “Monty Python’s raised go to support Operation Scugog forand their Vos Independent theThanksgiving #41 Port Perrydrive. Army Cadets for The the Port Perry Business Improvement Association would like toin the excitement of the Harvest! Spamalot” held by sharing you: to Greatwho Blue Heron Casino, Harp & Wylies Thank our localThank residents & visitors came out Charity to Scugog Choral Society Canadian Grill House, Quality Butchers, Jester’s Court, participate in the 5th Annual HarvestHerrington’s Chili Cook-off! Thank you to: Jude’sday Sports Barfun and Maple Leaf Foods, Millar’s Market, of food, andGrill, friends! has extended their au-What an amazing Our Judges – Mayor Mercier, Christy Chase, Bobbie Drew, John The Pantry Shelf, Port Perry Villa, Salvatore’s Trattoria, dition dates. Audition Hancock, Larry Corrigan & Bill McKee. Thank you to: Vos Independent and the #41 Port Perry Army Cadets To all our event volunteers times can now beOurreChili Contestants for donating their time, expenses and of the Harvest!– great team work! for sharing in the excitement To to the Town Crier, the Lions Club of Port Perry, the Band FIVE, in bringing their chilli life! served on Sunday, Sep- enthusiasm MikeMercier, & Sarah Christy Baumchen & Brian’s Towing. Thank you to:goOur Judges-Mayor Chase, Bobbie Proceeds raised to support To Branching Garden Foodland, Inspirations John Hancock, Larry Corrigan Bill McKee. To Centre, all our event tember 29 from 2 p.m.OperationDrew, Scugog for their Thanksgiving drive. Out,&Century Queen, Ive’s Personal Florist, Luke’s volunteers-great team On work! To the Town Crier,Touch the Lions Club of for Home and until 5 p.m., and MonEclectic Elements, Garden&Centre the Band FIVE, Mike SarahOtter’s Baumchen Brian’sfor donating the Thank you: to Great Port Blue Perry, Heron Charity Casino, Harp &&Wylies day, September 30Canadian from Grill House, beautiful fall Centre PiecesCentre, for the Silent Auction. To the CKDO, Towing, To Branching Out, Century Garden Foodland, Herrington’s Quality Butchers, Jester’s Meta4 Gallery, Scugog Heritage Museum, Inspirations OnMaple Queen, Personal Touch Florist, Luke’sOtters for Greenhouse, PP Sports Bar and Grill, LeafIve’s Foods, Millar’s 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.Court, by Jude’s ePrint, all our Farmers market vendors Artists & Exhibitors for Elements, Otter’s Garden Centre forand donating Market, The PantryHome Shelf, and Port Eclectic Perry Villa, Salvatore’s Trattoria, mailing scsmusicals@mail. sharing cultivated offerings! Vos Independent and the #41 Perry Pieces Army Cadets foryour the beautiful fallPort Centre for the Silent Auction.and To creative the CKDO, the excitement of the Harvest! com. Callbacks will be sharing inMeta4 Gallery, Scugog Heritage Museum, Otters Greenhouse, We look forward to seeing you all in Port @ PP Print, all our Farmers market vendors and Artists & Exhibitors held on Sunday, October Thank you to: your cultivated the 6th Annual Chili Cook-off Celebration in 2014. for sharing andHarvest creative offerings! 6, between 2 p.m.Our and 5 – Mayor Mercier, Christy Chase, Bobbie Drew, John Judges WeCorrigan look forward to seeing you all in Port thePort Perry BIA! Hancock, Larry & Bill McKee. Happy Thanksgiving from@the p.m. The performanceTo all 6th volunteers Annual Harvest Chili Cook-off Celebration in 2014. our event – great team work! dates are March 27, 28, To the Town Crier, the Lions Club of Port Perry, the Band FIVE, Baumchen & Brian’s Towing. 29, 30 and April 3, 4, 5, Mike & Sarah Happy Thanksgiving To Branching Out, Century Garden Centre, Foodland, Inspirations 6, 2014. RehearsalsOn comfrom theLuke’s for Home and Queen, Ive’s Personal Touch Florist, Garden Centre for donating the Port Perry BIA! mence in December.Eclectic Elements, Otter’s beautiful fall Centre Pieces for the Silent Auction. To the CKDO, Meta4 Gallery, Scugog Heritage Museum, Otters Greenhouse, PP Print, all our Farmers market vendors and Artists & Exhibitors for sharing your cultivated and creative offerings!
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