Vol. 10 No. 43
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER COVERING NORTH DURHAM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013
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UXBRIDGE: Good things are brewing in Uxbridge on the heels of a recent announcement that an award-winning craft brewery plans to relocate its operation to the town. Robert Lee, the President and CEO of Provincial Beverages Inc., made the announcement at a public meeting in council chambers on Monday, Oct. 21, that the company’s brewing operation will be relocating from Nobleton to Uxbridge in the near future as part of a $15 million project. The operation will be housed at a heritage farm, located at the intersection of Cemetary Rd. and Toronto St., and will be a craft brewery/cidery/distillery - the first of its kind in Canada, according to Mr. Lee. “We’ll be incorporating the existing 1876 barn on site as well as the existing stables and riding arena,” Mr. Lee explained. “It’s our desire to repurpose this building, and make it a focal point of our new operation.” Part of that incorporation extends to the name of the new operation, the Barn Door Beverage Company. In addition, there are also plans for a retail outlet, as well as a 200 seat restaurant on the premises, the Barn Door Bistro. “We plan to bring world class cuisine, as locally sourced and organic as possible,” Mr. Lee added. The group also plans to re-plant a five acre orchard on site to use in cider production. As well, hops and barely will be grown on site.
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POPPY CAMPAIGNS RETURN: Barb Doupe, Poppy Campaign Chair for Port Perry Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419, pins a poppy on Sgt. At Arms David St. Denis. Both the Port Perry and Uxbridge Legion branches begin their annual Poppy Campaign tomorrow (Oct. 25), running until Nov. 10. Watch The Standard in the coming weeks for a listing of Remembrance Day services throughout North Durham on Nov. 11. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
SCUGOG: Despite the expiration of a provincial permit, work on the proposed Greenbank Airport expansion continues as all parties involved await the issuance of another interim work permit from the Ministry of Transportation. The issue was raised by Ward 1 Councillor Larry Corrigan during a discussion of the project this week, which is currently undergoing review at the provincial level to potentially double the number of trucks shipping fill to the property, from the current limit of 200 up to 400. That increase is not expected to happen until after a number of conditions have been met, such as improved truck washing facilities to control mud and soil on the roadway, as well as a new entranceway to the facility. The project, which came to light in early 2012 and was the subject of numerous public meetings and concerns over a major commercial fill operation, was originally supposed to see 2.5 million cubic metres of soil dumped over two to three years to facilitate the extension of a runway. Scugog CAO Bev Hendry explained at a committees meeting this Monday (Oct. 21) that while shipments of dirt continue to arrive at the Hwy. 47 aviation facility, provincial staff have expressed no concerns with the operation continuing in anticipation of a new interim permit from the MTO, after the initial permit expired earlier this month. According to Ms. Hendry, that new permit could be ready next week. In early October, Scugog councillors approved a new interim site alteration permit for the project at the municipal level, one of three such permits that govern the operation (a third permit has been issued by the Region of Durham). Ms. Hendry also explained that following a number of concerns expressed by residents of Goodwood in Uxbridge Township, a truck study for Regional Rd. 21 has been undertaken by Durham Public Works staff. T U R N TO PAG E 4
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Thurs., October 24, 2013 Treasure Hunt – Saturday, October 26th Residents throughout the Township will be placing their unwanted items on the boulevard look for the Treasure Hunt signs for participants. MEETINGS, PROCLAMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS October 28th
•Education & Training Session – 9:00 a.m.
October 31st
•Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting – 9:00 a.m.
November 4th
•General Purpose & Administration Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m.
PUBLIC NOTICES Grant Opportunities for Building a Bioswale
If you have a ditch or depressed area on your property that surface water flows across, consider building a bioswale. You will be contributing to the health of local rivers and lakes by filtering sediments and nutrients from surface water runoff. For details regarding this grant opportunity visit Kawartha Conservation website at www.kawarthaconservation.com.
November 5th
Treasure Hunt - Saturday, October 26th, 2013
Proclamations for the month of October
For more information and to register as a participant, please contact Shawna Cornish at 905-985-7346 ext. 112.
•Scugog Seniors Advisory Committee Meeting – 9:30 a.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. •English as a Second Language Week - October 20th – 26th, 2013 •Waste Reduction Week – October 21st – 27th, 2013 •Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day - October 30th, 2013 •International Walk to School Month – October
Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee Tip of the Hat Award
In September the Community Living Coffee Kiosk was awarded the Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee Tip of the Hat Award for providing an inclusive training opportunity and connecting people to their community.
TENDER OPPORTUNITY Sale or Lease of Real Property by Tender
Take Notice that sealed bids for the purchase or lease of the land described below will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the 8th day of November, 2013 at the Clerk’s department in the Township of Scugog Municipal Building, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry, Ontario, L9L 1A7. Bids received will be opened in public immediately following the closing time and will be presented to Council at an in-camera session held on November 18, 2013.
Real Property Description
Location: 269 Queen Street, Port Perry Description: Old Library Building on subject property Key Map: Refer to www.scugog.ca Building: 1-storey, 2472 sq. ft. w/ basement Services: Water, sewer, hydro, natural gas (available) Sale Appraisal: $435,000 Lease Appraisal: $23,472 (main floor) & $14,016 (basement) plus heat, electricity, insurance, property taxes, businesses improvement levy and maintenance applicable to the rental space. Heritage: Designated a Heritage Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act KRCA Regulated: Rear half of lot within regulated area Zoning: General Commercial (C3) Zone Minimum Bid: Appraised value
The Township invites residents to place unwanted items on their boulevard on Saturday, October 26, 2013 for other residents to peruse and take away.
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.
Notice of an Education and Training Session– October 28, 2013
In accordance with section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act, an Education and Training Session has been called for Monday, October 28, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. Staff will be making presentations to Council regarding Provincial requirements and best practices as they pertain to Asset Management, Financial Planning and the Minimum Maintenance Standards.
Sale of Surplus Lands
The Township of Scugog has listed the following lands deemed surplus for sale: •11 Aldred Drive - $229,000 The above noted property is 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 for bridge repair until further notice.
Prospective bidders will be afforded the option of attending the site/building by appointment only. Please contact Lindsay Burnett of the Community Services Department to arrange a site/building visit by calling 905-985-7346 (x120).
For information please contact the Township of Scugog Public Works Department at 905-985-7346 x112 or e-mail works@scugog.ca.
Sealed bids must be submitted on the prescribed form, available at www.scugog.ca or through the Clerk’s department, and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the Corporation of the Township of Scugog and representing at least 10 percent of the bid amount.
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Acceptance of any bid received is subject to the approval of Council on the understanding that the highest or any other offer may not necessarily be accepted. Council retains the right to either sell or lease the building and only one bid to sell or lease will be accepted. The municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with potential bidders. The successful bidder will be required to pay the bid amount, relevant land transfer taxes, and HST, if applicable. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Clerk’s department at 905-985-7346. Dated at Corporation of the Township of Scugog this 10th day of October, 2013.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES For the complete posting and a detailed position description visit our website at www.scugog.ca. Please submit a covering letter and resume clearly outlining how you meet the qualifications of this position by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2013 to the Office of the CAO, Township of Scugog, 181 Perry Street, P.O. Box 780, Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7 or through our website. Please mark replies, “Manager of Finance” In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection. The Township of Scugog is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EVENTS Soups on Us - Thursdays
A Free Community Lunch opens its doors again this fall in Downtown Port Perry at Church of the Ascension. A weekly, drop-in lunch for the entire community, “Soups on Us” is organized by a local Parents’ Support Group and six area churches. Volunteers from the churches and special needs adults will once again serve up delicious homemade soup, bread and dessert every Thursday at the Church of the Ascension Hall, at 266 North St., Port Perry, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Scugog’s Sporting Past Exhibit at the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre & Archives
In connection with the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame Induction Evening, an exhibit featuring Scugog’s sporting history will be on display in the Heritage Centre. Grand opening of the exhibit is set for Thursday, October 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until December 20th and is curated by Wayne Venning. For details visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com.
Indoor / Outdoor Show Scugog Community Centre November 2nd & 3rd 10 am – 4 pm The “Indoor / Outdoor Show” is hosting
a variety of businesses within Scugog and surrounding area showcasing Indoor & Outdoor services & merchants with two “creative” market areas! Visit www.scugogchamber.ca for details. Demonstrations, in-show food & beverages, ideas not only for your home and loved ones but also to help you fill out your Christmas gift list! Free admission with a non-perishable food item for the Operation Scugog Food Bank.
SCUGOG SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Seniors Information Forum Over 40 organizations presenting goods & services Friday, November 15, 2013 1:30pm – 4:30pm Scugog Community Centre 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry FREE ADMISSION Two Panel Presentations: Seniors Health & Housing Please call 905-985-7346 ext115 to pre-register for presentations.
The Clerk’s Department requires an individual to assist with the preparations for the 2014 municipal election. The term of this contract is from mid-November, 2013 to mid-November, 2014. Hours per week will vary with part-time hours assigned towards the beginning of the contract and gradually increasing into full-time hours as required. Visit our website for the complete posting and qualifications at www.scugog.ca – Employment Opportunities. Interested applicants should submit a resume by November 8, 2013 to: Township of Scugog, Office of the CAO 181 Perry St., Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7 Attention: Office of the CAO, Email lfitton@scugog.ca or via Fax: 905-985-9914
Manager of Finance – 1 Year Contract
Reporting to the Director of Finance/Treasurer, the Manager of Finance is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the municipal finance function, including accounts payable, payroll and asset accounting. This position is also responsible for providing assurance that all accounting procedures are within Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Municipal Act and other Acts of Legislature.
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, October 24, 2013 • 3 LUCY MAUD IS THE CAT’S MEOW: President and Vice President of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario, Ms. Kathy Waslenky and Ms. Melanie Whitfield, are pictured with two of the decorated cat sculptures submitted for their Cat’s Meow fundraiser. The cat was let out of the bag at their Lucy Maud Montgomery Day luncheon, ainside the Leaskdale Historical Church. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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TPS provide update on Skinner murder DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
NORTH DURHAM: At a news conference last week, Toronto Police said that they’ve made a breakthrough in the death of Chris Skinner, who was beaten, run over by an SUV and left for dead on a downtown street in 2009. In the early morning hours of Oct. 19, 2009, the charismatic 27-year-old Uxbridge native, who served as Student Council President while a student at Port Perry High School, was killed after getting into an altercation with the passengers in a black SUV near the corner of Adelaide St, East and Victoria St. in Toronto’s Entertainment District after celebrating his sister Taryn’s birthday. In a new development in the case, police claim that Skinner was trying to hail a taxi when he made contact with a passing SUV. At that point, the passengers in the vehicle got out and kicked him to the ground before returning to the SUV, at which point the driver drove over Skinner’s body and away from the crime scene. At a news conference on Friday, Oct. 18, police said that they believe they have determined the make, model, year range and colour of the suspect SUV. “The investigative team is identifying through various databases potential owners of vehicles in 2009, which in turn will lead us to the driver of this vehicle,” Det.Sgt. Stacy Gallant said at a news conference. “We’re not going away. We’re going to keep coming back year after year after year. One of these days we will be knocking at your door, you can expect that to happen.” Two separate rewards - totalling
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Legion holds poster contest SCUGOG: The annual Royal Canadian Legion educational program on ‘Remembrance’ invites all students in the Township of Scugog and home schooled students to participate. All rules and regulations have been delivered to the high school and elementary schools. The black and white and colour poster contests are for Grades 1-12. The literary essay and poetry contests is for Grades 4-12. All entries must have an official registration form signed by student and parent neatly taped (with masking tape) to the back. These entries must be done by one student. New this year is a video contest done by one student or as a group. If entered as a group each student must enclose an official entry form. This contest entry is sent to Ontario Command for judging. Entries will be picked up at the schools on November 12 in the morning. Judging will take place on November 14. First, second and third place winners and the schools will be notified. First place winner of each category will advance to Zone level for judging. All other entries will be returned to the schools. For further information, call Barb Doupe at 905-985-2022.
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Regional Rd. 21 subject of truck study F RO M PAG E 1
According to Ms. Hendry, Regional staff have indicated that the 2012 average is 1,223 trucks per day traveling along the road, with the airport project adding only an estimated 75 trucks per day to the current traffic volume. As for complaints from Goodwood residents that the airport is to blame for all of the increased truck traffic, she added that “there are at least five other major projects going on in
North Durham” that could account for the increase. The truck study is expected to be complete sometime next spring. In response to an inquiry by Ward 4 Councillor Wilma Wotten, Public Works Director Ian Roger described the airport project as a scapegoat for critics concerned over potential traffic increases. “The short answer is here’s the target people can kick at,” said Mr. Roger. “Truck traffic has al-
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ways been there and now this seems to be the target of choice.” The truck traffic along Regional Rd. 21 has also been a bone of contention between Scugog and Uxbridge councils, with some Uxbridge councillors criticizing their Scugog counterparts for a perceived lack of control over the project. This week, another Scugog councillor fired back at comments made across Lakeridge Rd. “I’m concerned that several Uxbridge councillors
said that we don’t know how many trucks are going into Greenbank,” said Ward 5 Councillor Howard Danson, citing quotes from Uxbridge councillors previously published in The Standard. “Is anyone going to tell them that yes, we do know how many are going there? Someone needs to tell Uxbridge that they need to look after their end of things in Goodwood and we’ll look after the 200 trucks in Greenbank.”
Garden club preps for holiday season PINE RIDGE GARDEN CLUB NEWS Shirley Love
A great turnout at the last meeting of Pine Ridge Garden Club which was our annual pie night. Much fun was had in judging the appearance of the pies by members. Wonderful talk and pictures of gardens around the world by Marjorie Mason. At our next meeting, the gals from Branching Out Floral on Water Street will be showing us how to make seasonal décor. With Christmas just around the corner you
won’t want to miss seeing the wonderful decorations they make. All are most welcome to join us at the Nestleton Hall on November 5th at 7:30 p.m. Membership in the Club is $15 (single), $20 family and if you join now your membership will start for 2014 as you can attend the November and December meetings as a guest. For more information on this very friendly and sociable club, please call S. Love 905-986-5330 or shirlove100@gmail.com.
Scugog eyes provincial funds for Ashburn Rd. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
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AN APPLE A DAY: Local Scout Matt Bolan and Beaver Josh Bolan will be among the many youths participating in the 1st Port Perry Scouts Apple Day fundraiser this Saturday (Oct. 26), taking place at various locations. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will be handing out apples and seeking donations to help finance ongoing programs and activities for the local club. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
SCUGOG: Despite being turned down once already, township staff will again request provincial infrastructure funding to be put toward the reconstruction of a stretch of Ashburn Rd. The direction from councillors this week came following a deputation from members of the Ashburn Road Action Group, comprised of several Ward 1 residents living on or near Ashburn Rd., who are concerned with the state of the roadway, of which two stretches – between Townline Rd. and Marsh Hill Rd. – are in the township’s top 10 of roadways most in need of repair. While the group had requested that the township allocate the money for the fixes in the township’s 2014 budget, several councillors and staff were quick to point out that the cost of the repairs, estimated by Public Works Director Ian Roger to be in excess of $2 million, could not be borne by the municipality alone and offered a compromise. “At least five kilometers have been terribly neglected over the past 20 years and has deteriorated to an unsafe and unsightly state,” said Ashburn Road Action Group spokesperson Charles Monk, adding that a petition circulated by the group in favour of the repairs garnered more than 214 signatures. “There are a lot of concerned and angry residents in the southwest quadrant of Scugog
because of that road. One section is almost entirely filled potholes. The cold patch is not tamped down and the result is a bump instead of a pothole. It’s a very busy and important commuter route between Scugog and Whitby. The 407 extension will finish in the next couple of years and that will put even more traffic on the road. In its current state, Ashburn Rd. in Scugog reflects poorly on Scugog Township as a whole, the butt of jokes and derision. Cyclists even post special signs during rallies to beware of the road’s condition.” According to CAO Bev Hendry, the Ontario government recently announced another intake of applications to the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII) fund, with a deadline of Nov. 1. Despite
a turnaround time of less than one month (the township was informed on Oct. 4, said M. Hendry) and the rejection of the township’s last application for funding to help with Ashburn Rd., Ms. Hendry suggested reapplying. Mr. Roger later explained that the previous application was for repairs to the entire length of the road and suggested instead to apply for help with fixing only the worst stretches. “You’re not alone,” said Regional Councillor Bobbie Drew, serving as acting mayor for the discussion. “Not to diminish what the residents of Ashburn Rd. are going through, but many of our roads are in need of repairs, due to Ontario moving away from funding such projects. We tried once and will try again and hopefully this time we’ll be successful.”
Scugog Chamber breakfast, Oct. 31 SCUGOG: The Scugog Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast, an “Interactive Discussion about Lake Scugog,” will be held on Thursday, Oct 31, at Jude’s Sports Bar & Grill. The Scugog Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Lake Stewards who will be discussing issues such as the lake and its conditions this year and in the past, as well as the new Working Group for a Healthy Lake Scugog. The breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. Tickets are available at a cost of $15 per person for mem-
bers and $20 per person for “future” members which includes lunch. Reservations are required Wednesday, Oct. 30. There will be no tickets sold at the door. Reservations may be canceled up to 48 hours in advance of the meeting. We regret we must invoice those who fail to cancel in advance to cover preparation costs for the caterers. For more information contact or to reserve a spot, contact the Scugog Chamber of Commerce at 905-9854971 or info@scugogchamber.ca.
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Uxbridge prepares for incoming brewery Uxbridge man dies after Oct. 20 crash
An artist’s rendering of what the proposed Barn Door Beverage company brewery will look like, slated for a property on the northwest corner of Toronto St. and Cemetery Rd. in Uxbridge. SUBMITTED IMAGE F RO M PAG E 1
The brewery is designed to produce four million litres of beer a year, and once fully operational will have approximately 100 employees on site, including the restaurant. Mr. Lee, a longtime Uxbridge resident also explained that the state-of-the-art operation will be open to tours. “Part of this is agri-tourism, and we want to show peo-
ple what we do,” said Mr. Lee. Residents at the meeting expressed some concerns over potential traffic woes at the busy intersection. But, township Solicitor Liz Howson added that the roadway will be improved prior to the opening of the brewery. “There will be improvements to the road, whether it be lights or something else, I can’t say, but there is an awareness about possible traffic concerns,” said Ms. Howson.
NORTH DURHAM: A 22-year-old Uxbridge man, who suffered life-threatening injuries in a single motor vehicle collision in Scugog last weekend, died in hospital after being taken off life support. On Sunday, Oct. 20 at approximately 2 a.m., North Division officers responded to the vicinity of Reach St. near Lakeridge Rd. in Scugog for a reported single motor vehicle collision. Emergency personnel arrived and transported the male victim to a local hospital. The victim was then transported by air ambulance to a Toronto-area trauma hospital with life-threatening injuries. His identity is not being released. According to police, the Chevrolet pick-up truck had been travelling westbound on Reach St. when the vehicle left the roadway, entered into the ditch and became airborne. The vehicle came to rest on the north side of the roadway. The male driver was ejected from the vehicle. Members of the DRPS Traffic Services Branch, Collision Investigation Unit, attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected. Roadway conditions appear to have been favorable at the time of the collision. Anyone with new information regarding this collision is asked to contact D/Cst. Ouellette of the DRP Traffic Services Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5272. Anonymous tips can be made to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on-line at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Competing toy drives raise concerns at Uxbridge Council DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: The Christmas spirit was alive and well at a recent council meeting, although ultimately some councillors fear that the move may prove costly for the local community toy drive. During the Recreation, Tourism and Culture Committee meeting on the morning of Monday, Oct. 21, a matter was raised by Ward 3 Councillor and Committee chair Pat Mikuse that would see the York-Durham Heritage Railway enter a partnership with CTV Toronto and the Salvation Army’s ‘Toy Mountain’ during the upcoming holiday season, from early November until Friday, Dec. 6. However, not all councillors endorsed the idea, warning of a potential conflict with the long-running community toy drive, spearheaded by Canadian Tire owner
Pat Higgins. Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast, who also serves as Chair of the local branch of the Salvation Army, protested the move, explaining that toys collected through ‘Toy Mountain’ become property of the Salvation Army and in the event of a surplus, are redistributed through the province, not to other local groups such as the Lions Club and Bonner Boys, as is the case with the Community Toy Drive. “(Salvation Army) is a small drop in the bucket locally. The Lions Club and the Food Bank have many more families that they help,” explained Councillor Northeast. Since, the York-Durham Heritage Railway only runs on weekends, Councillor Mikuse brought forth a request to have donation bins placed at both Uxpool and Uxbridge Arena to maximize the possible pool of toys for ‘Toy Mountain’ and allow for donations throughout
Still time to send in Halloween photos Just in case you missed it last week: This year, Halloween will fall on a Thursday - just in time for that week’s edition of The Standard! And to mark the occasion, we’re turning to local amateur photographers to send in their best Halloween photos to make Your Community Newspaper look the part. The top prize winner will get their photo featured prominently - on the front page, no less - in The Standard’s Oct. 31 edition, as well as a photography prize pack to keep you snapping. Two runners-up will
also receive a prize and see their photos published in that week’s paper. All photos submitted will be featured on The Standard’s Facebook page. So what are we looking for? The possibilities are endless. Pick a familiar North Durham location and make it appear as spooky as possible. Submit a photo of your Halloween display or jack-o’lanterns. Photos will be judged based on creativity, quality and overall use of a Halloween theme. We’ve already received several entries and with two weeks to go, there’s
still plenty of time to enter. Make sure your photos are saved between 1 MB and 3 MB in size - we want to run them as big as possible. E-mail your photos to bwolfe@thestandardnewspaper.ca or bring your memory card/printed photo to The Standard office at 94 Water St. in Port Perry. Deadline for entries is Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. Be sure to include your name, address, contact information and a description of the photo. Printed copies of photos will be returned to photographers.
the week. Township Facilities Manager Bob Fergusuon noted that the arena already hosts a donation bin for the Community Toy Drive through their partnership with the Uxbridge Bruins Junior ‘C’ hockey team. “Toy Mountain bins are unfair to Salvation Army, and paints a picture that we are out working on our own, which is not the case,” added Councillor Northeast. When the matter was voted on by councillors, Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Councillor Northeast and Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy all voted down the measure. However, Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle, Ward 5’s Gord Highet and Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger all voted in favour, leading Councillor Mikuse to break the tie with a positive vote.
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NORTH DURHAM Wednesdays until Dec. 18 (resuming January 8 until April 16) Community Soup Lunch in Uxbridge, from 12 - 1:30pm at the Presbyterian Church on Toronto St. S. Donate as you are able to support The Loaves and Fishes Foodbank, and North House. The lunches are provided by North House, local churches, and community groups. Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 Fifth annual Cannington Haunted Trail, a frightening haunted walk through the forest, set with scary scenes and live actors. The walk takes place 6:30 - 9 pm. at MacLeod Park (by arena) in Cannington (91 Elliot St.) Ages 7+. Under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. $5 per person at the gate. Hot chocolate/coffee available for sale to warm your bones. A percentage of proceeds goes to the Cannington Lions Club. Friday, October 25 Beef supper at Wick Presbyterian Church, 5p.m. and 7 p.m. Adults $18/Children 10 and under $5. Information at 705357-1375. - All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner, 6pm Scugog Island Community Hall. Adults $12 Children ages 6 to 12 $5. For tickets call 905-985-7875 or 905-985-2911. - Trinity United Church Roast Beef Dinner 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults and Teens $15, Children ages 6-12 $5 and children under 5 free. Tickets at the door or call Diane at Church Office at 905-852- 6213 to reserve a ticket. - Fundraiser for St. John’s Anglican Church, Blackstock, held 4 p.m. at 40 Suggitt Drive, Nestleton, featuring Lia Sophia jewellery. Great idea for Christmas gifts. Come and enjoy incredible complimentary cuisine, fine wine, distinctive coffee and tea. - Uxbridge Historical Centre presents “Fright at the Museum” - Halloween Scavenger Hunt and Mystery, 7:30pm. Family appropriate, some scary content. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Cost $2/participant at the door. Contact the museum for more information: museum@town.uxbridge. on.ca or 905-852-5854, www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com. 7239 Concession Road 6, just north of Brock St Saturday, October 26 Bottles for Britain: Bottle Drive Fundraiser. Bottles on driveway/porch by 9 am or bring to Port Perry Soccer Fields between 9 am and 1pm. Funds support Port Perry High School Music Students headed to England and Wales in April 2014 for a performance tour. We thank you for your support! For more info: Tina 905-985-4017 or Cathy 905718-0949. - Halloween Spooktacular at WindReach Farm Saturday October 26, 5 to 9:30 pm. Get out your costumes, grab a flashlight and join volunteers and staff at the Farm’s annual Halloween event. live music and dancing in the Century Barn from 8 pm – 9:30 pm. Entrance $20 per family car. Call ahead and reserve your seat for pasta, cookie and drink for just $5 per person. Visitors are asked to bring a flashlight and dress for cold weather. Sunday, October 27 The Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society welcomes Queensville historian Nancy Eves, who will give an illustrated talk on the use of field stone in local houses, churches, barns and so on. All welcome at The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St W, Beaverton at 2 p.m. More info at 705-439-2337. - Trinity United Church will celebrate their 125th Anniversary at our 10 am Service. We welcome all members and past members of Trinity and the Uxbridge Community to join us in this wonderful event. Speaker will be Rev. Ralph Garbe. Sunday School will be held for children , kindergarten to grade six. Bring the whole Family.
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BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly On Saturday evening the annual Laughing with the Ladybugs fundraiser evening will be held at Nestleton Community Hall beginning with a social time at 6:30p.m. and a roast beef dinner at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Herb Vine. The silent auctions and live auctions add to the fun. Proceeds go to b.r.a.i.n. child of St. Kid’s Hospital. Call Joyce Kelly at 905986-4257 for tickets. At the United Church on Sunday morning Leanne Lang presented the service prepared by Linda Saffrey as Linda was away on study leave. Next Sunday there will be no service at Blackstock United as it is Nestleton’s anniversary at 11:15 am, with Ned Wills
as speaker and The Bells of Blessings; the bell ringers from Hampton. All are welcome. The following Sunday, Rev Frazer Lacey will be the guest at Blackstock’s anniversary at 9:45 a.m. Fr. Jim Blackmore will be on vacation from Oct. 19-Nov. 12. Rev. Canon, Dr. Jack Roberts, will be taking his place at the St. John’s Anglican Church. The article about Blackstock Fair’s desperate need for more volunteers resulted in several offers of help. There is certainly need for more help yet. Please contact me at 986-4257 orgwjmkelly@ gmail.com if you are interested in being an active volunteer in order for the fair to continue. On Friday, Oct. 25, 4 p.m., at 40
Suggitt Drive, Brenda and Diane will be hosting a Lia Sophia Jewelry fundraiser for St. John’s Anglican Church. This jewelry is backed by an unrivaled lifetime replacement guarantee. Refreshments will be served. Muriel Wotten, Carol Thornton and Joyce Kelly attended the annual convention of the Area Women’s Institute held in Lindsay on Friday. Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Betty Kirvan, Ken Rohrer, Gerry McArthur who also had the most lone hands, Vivian Canning, Alma Manns and Marg Cayer, low. Specials were won by Muriel Tenant, Betty Kirvan, Audrey Middleton and Joyce Rowe.
EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Best Wishes to Nell Laird on her recent celebration of her 101st birthday last Sunday. Congratulations also to Nell for winning first prize for her hand knit pot holder that she entered in to the senior’s section at Markham Fair. Congratulations also to Alex and Kelty McKay’s placing with their giant pumpkins at Port Elgin Pumpkin
Fest. They recieved fifth place with 1039.5 lbs and seventh place for 887.5 lbs. Confirmation classes are hoping to start on Friday October 25 and follow for the next four Fridays after. If you are in grade seven or older, you will qualify for these classes.
GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till John and Margaret Bruce have settled in their new home in Port Perry, and their son Stewart, Yvonne and boys, Cole and Griffen, are welcomed back to Greenbank as they have moved back to the Bruce farm south of the village. Visiting with Muriel Tassie for a few days are Fred Tassie Jr. and wife Carla of Holland. Happy Anniversary to Valerie and Tom Hunter. Tickets are still available for this Friday’s Oct. 25 Beef Supper at Wick Presbyterian Church $18 and $5. Call 705-357-3704. Also contact Mark Puckrin 9851908 for November 2, 8 p.m. Blue Grass concert at Greenbank Church with the band Hard Ryde. Our own
Luke Puckrin plays banjo with the award winning group. Cost $20. November 3 - Greenbank United Church Anniversary Service at 11 a.m. with refreshments following the service. Sunday night’s Black Light Puppet Rehearsals are at church 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Grades 7 to 12. Contact Brian Jones at diane.brian@ zing-net.ca. It is also time to prepare for the SKIP Christmas Pageant at Sunday School. We are looking for helpers and anyone who wishes to be involved in some way, please call 9856560 for more information. Brian and Diane Jones were greeters for the service on Sunday.
The Senior Choirs anthem was United in Christ. Rev. Paul’s message included thanks and prayers for Linda Hunter who is taking her musical talents and leadership further afield. This was her last Sunday as musical director and church organist. Roberta Baird spoke on behalf of the music committee, choir and congregation extending appreciation for many years of service and best wishes in her future. Susan Duivesteyn presented her with flowers and a gift, a tangible token of thanks for many years of musical leadership in Greenbank United Church. Please forward your news items to 985-0535 or box at 200/Hwy 12 by 6 p.m. on Sunday nights.
PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd The congregation of Prince Albert church were captivated by the words spoken by Aruna Papp, Consultant, Educator & Keynote Speaker for Community Development and Training. She spoke about growing up in India and witnessing Honour Based Violence to Women. We were made well aware that we should be standing up for human rights and speaking out about the changes that are being made to our Canadian way of life. All tickets are sold for the annual Roast Beef dinner on Sunday October 27. All pie orders must be paid by Nov. 1.
Our Talent Auction will be held in the Fellowship room on Friday November 15, at 8:00 pm with viewing from 7:15 pm. The Annual Bazaar and Auction for the Scugog Christian School will be held on Saturday November 16, in the gym and class rooms. Thursday evening euchre winners were Ilean Pugh, Owen Gray, Aileen Dawson. Merle St. John, Jean VanCamp and John Franssen, Thursday October 31, there will not be a euchre held in the Community Hall.
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SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C Le Saux-Ball Call to Worship was called by Rev. Michelle Hofman, a warm and friendly welcome, went out to all who attended the Anniversary Service, It was the celebration of 145 years. The message was The Challenge and the Promises. We would like to send out appreciation to Gloria Fralick, Marilyn Di Paolo, and to Carol Edgar, for the special music. Also to the UCW for providing the refreshments following the service, and to Dick Hofman for the photo shoot immediately
following the service. Orchestra Sunday will be on Sunday, Oct. 27, and practice will be Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Spaghetti Dinner is on Oct. 25, get your tickets early. Please call Carol Wilson at 905-985-7875. The UCW would like to extend an open invitation to our ladies for their annual, Mystery Sisters Dinner. It is on Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Island Hall. Tickets are $20 per lady, and it will be a traditional turkey dinner catered by the High
School. Please call Carol at 905-985-7875 or Jody at 905-985-3023, for your tickets. Happy Birthday wishes goes out to the following, Valerie Stowell-Smith (20), Susan Baird, Mustafa Subroto (21), Melissa Demone (24), David Archer (25), Jenny McCready, Carol Edgar, Harmony Jones (26), and to Jill Thompson (27).Happy Birthday to anyone I may have missed! I can be reached at 905985-7662, by phone, or jc.lesaux@me.com by e-mail.
SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson This weekend in the village was very busy. The Historical Society Bus tour was a big success and learning opportunity. Many thanks to Harry Nixon and the Society Members for all their efforts. St. James United 159th anniversary was a success with many from St. Andrew’s in attendance as well. Coming right up is the St. Andrew’s United Church Annual Turkey dinner on Wednesday, October 30, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Adults -$15, children 12 and under $6, and preschool are free. Everyone is welcome and by then, the cooler weather will make us want a ‘good, warm home cooked meal’ with many friends and neighbours to share it with. Take-out meals are available only if ordered by Tuesday, October 29. Call Doris at 705-357-2313.
We are probably beginning to think a bit about what to give for Christmas presents, so keep the St. Andrew’s Church Auction in mind coming up on Saturday, November 16. There will be a Silent Auction and then a Live Auction with Bill Brethour as Auctioneer. Last time, everyone had a great fun time as well as going home with some wonderful artwork, crafts, appliances, vacations at cottages and dinner parties for people. This year, we are even auctioning a ‘Pool Party BBQ.’ Have a great week and if you are missing your paper, check the box at the Post Office or at Pindars. There will be more boxes to come and we will keep you informed. My quote for the week: “Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” Jim Bishop
To list your church events contact Christopher at 905-985-6985
SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH
19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, October 27 10 a.m. Morning Service
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Peter Lackmanec MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m. SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071
ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, October 27 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
he children to collect loose change from the congregation to show the children that it doesn’t really matter how much you give, as long as you share what you have with others. Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Opening the doors to spirituality - Bible Study with Rev. Paul. Oct. 25, 5 and 7 p.m. - Wick Presbyterian Church Beef Supper. Adults - $18 Children 10 and under $5. Please call 705-3573704 for tickets. Remember to bring items for the Scugog food bank by Oct. 31. Nov. 3, 11 a.m. - Greenbank United Church Anniversary service. Seagrave Church will be closed so that we can attend Greenbank service. Nov. 6 - Annual Seagrave church turkey supper with settings at 4:45, 6:00 and 7:15 p.m. Take-outs are available. Advance tickets only. Please call Ken at 985-7778, Betty Lou at 985-3595, Keith at 985-2489 or Marg at 705-357-3871 for tickets. There will be a U.C.W. Bazaar Table at the supper. Baking, preserves and other contributions are most welcome. Work Bees at the church on Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. to clean and set up tables; Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. for turkey stuffing; Nov. 6 at 9:30 a.m. for potato peeling; Nov. 7 at 9:30 a.m. for clean up. If you have items for this column, please contact mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@ hotmail.com or at 905-985-9921.
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70 Toronto St. North Uxbridge Father John Duffy Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 9 and 11 a.m. Confessions Saturday 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For Mass through the week call office 905-852-6944
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, October 27 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome. ALPHA COURSE - Starts Oct. 21st. Register now! (905) 982-2064 or newsongadmin@powergate.ca
PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES
Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, October 27 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
SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short The Seagrave Ladies Secret Pal Annual Dinner is fast approaching - this year it is at Jesters Court as always, the last Friday night of November. New members are always welcome - call Diane Cooke at 905 985-3722 if curious! It is good to see Rick McAskill and Barb Martyn back home after visiting family in Alberta. They toured some of the towns and villages that were hit hard with the flooding this spring. They described the village of High River where homes are boarded up and condemned, stores are closed and boarded up, and it really is a ghost town! The people out there really need help and prayers. Congratulations to Bruce and Gwen Luke who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Oct. 9.They were taken out to lunch by friends and returned home late in the afternoon to find more friends waiting to surprise them and a delicious dinner and celebration hosted by Geoff and Jen, their son and daughter-in-law. The Sturman Family gathered for their annual Thanksgiving Dinner on October 20. Please remember to bring non-perishable goods for the Treat or Eat box or the Scugog Food Bank by Oct. 27. Church News: Greeters this week were Eva and Frank Molnar. Rev. Paul asked
SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC 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 22nd Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, October 27
20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com
Sunday, October 27 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. Morning Prayer (Inter-generational) Sunday School and Nursery available
HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church
Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m. Mid-week programs for youth and adults! 14480 Old Simcoe Rd. (Between 7A and Prince Albert) 905-985-9307 hopechurch@powergate.ca www.hopeforportperry.ca
A PLACE OF HOPE!
Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766
revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com
SUNDAY, October 27 Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 a.m. Morning Service Children’s time with 9:15 a.m. service
Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Morning Service Everyone is Welcome Children’s time with 11 a.m. service
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EDITORIAL
Stranger than fiction One year and three days from now - Oct. 27, 2014, to be exact Ontarians will head to the polls to pick their municipal leaders for the next four years. Fitting then, that an Ontario Press Council hearing regarding news reports on Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s alleged drug involvement wrapped up almost twelve months prior, in favour of those reporting the news as opposed to those making it. Were the stories shocking, sensational and potentially damaging to their subjects? Yes. But some things you can’t make up and the likelihood of either news outlet conjuring such tales out of thin air with no factual basis is next to non-existent. So what was the result of all this? All we really learned is that two newspapers did a good enough job at covering the story to not get sued, the complainant hasn’t achieved what he hoped to and we’re back at square one. Contrary to the well-known rantings of the Fords, Toronto newspapers are not ‘out to get them’ - rather, the newspapers were just doing what they do: when a publicly-accountable figure may be involved in activity that the public at large would not approve of, it’s the right of the electorate to know. While the oft-discussed ‘crack video’ has yet to materialize to anyone beyond a handful of journalists and the shady characters said to possess the footage, the fact that neither newspaper has yet been successfully sued by the Fords should speak volumes. As we look ahead to a municipal election year, only two things are certain: - the stories will get crazier and more frequent as next October looms, and; - should the current mayor of Toronto quit or lose the race, municipal reports from Hogtown will be a lot more quiet.
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Thanks to the community from Operation Scugog food bank To the Editor, We want to extend a huge thank-you to the residents and businesses of the Township of Scugog for once again supporting our Thanksgiving Food Drive with such a tremendous donation of food items. A special thank-you is extended to #41 Port Perry Cadets, Port Perry Cub Pack “B”, R. H. Cornish School, Scugog Christian School, the Saturday Farmers’ Market and Foodland for their extra efforts in supporting our campaign. We are extremely grateful for the extraordinary
work done by the Children’s Clothing Sale Committee during their recent Fall Clothing Sale. The proceeds from the sale raised many extra dollars for the Food Bank. We also want to thank the consignors and the shoppers for supporting the Sale. The “Menfolk” who pick up the groceries did an outstanding job, thanks to Don Pritchard who kept them organized like a well-oiled machine. At this time we want to extend our deepest sympathy to Doris McMahon, whose dearest husband Fred was a long-time supporter and tireless volunteer with the Food Bank.
Operation Scugog has lost a valuable friend and he will be greatly missed. As volunteers, we could not open the doors of the Food Bank without the continued and generous support of our Scugog Community. A most sincere and heartfelt thank-you.
Board of Trustees, Operation Scugog Food Bank
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OPINION
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Hunt for treasure begins in Scugog this Saturday SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is organizing its sixth annual Scugog Treasure Hunt, to be held on Saturday, October 26. The Township invites all residents to place any unwanted items on their boulevard (front yard) on Saturday, October 26. Throughout the day, other residents will have the opportunity to travel around the township looking for amazing finds at no cost. Items generally found in a Treasure Hunt include bicycles, clothing, furniture, garden tools, hardware, sporting goods and tools. This recycling event is
a great opportunity to raise awareness of Waste Reduction Week, which is being held October 21-27. Waste Reduction Week is designed to raise public awareness about how waste impacts on the environment, society and the economy. This year’s motto is Too Good to Waste. The Scugog Treasure Hunt is a perfect example of the Waste Reduction Week motto, as unwanted items too good to be disposed of in a landfill can find a home with someone else. After the event on Saturday, participating residents are asked to call the Municipal Office to
report on the success of their efforts and provide comments and feedback regarding the program. Residents will be required to have all unclaimed items returned to their residence by 4 p.m. All items left on the boulevard will NOT be collected in the regular waste pick-up. For more information about the Scugog Treasure Hunt and to register as a participant, please contact Shawna Cornish at 905-985-7346 ext 112. All participants will receive a sign indicating their involvement in the sale to be display on the boulevard.
Tree tips at Sandford Hall NORTH DURHAM: Trees Ontario, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and its partners are hosting several free landowner workshops across the province this fall, including one in Uxbridge this evening. The presentation will run tonight (Thursday, Oct. 24) at the Sandford Hall (433 Sandford Rd.) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The workshop will offer information on forest management and stewardship, tree planting subsidies and other financial incentives for establishing and managing forests. Presentations by forestry experts will include a variety of topics, such as the
50 Million Tree Program, Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program, windbreaks for working farms, tools for managing woodlots, emerald ash borer and other invasive species and shoreline planting for improved water quality. Light refreshments will be served. The event is being hosted by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Lands & Forests Consulting. Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. Visit the Trees Ontario website to register. In addition to registering online, interested residents can contact Trees Ontario by phone at 1-877646-1193 (toll free) or by e-mail at info@ treesontario.ca.
Staying in touch... JOHN O’TOOLE MPP
Time to control public sector salaries If the provincial government cannot control spending on salaries and benefits for government employees, how can it keep its promise to balance the Ontario budget by 2017-18? Public sector salaries matter because they account for more than 50 cents out of every dollar the province spends. Last week, the PC Official Opposition published a review of public sector salaries. We noted that the McGuinty/Wynne government was aiming to save $6 billion in salaries. The problem is that public sector salaries are not frozen, as this government promised. The salaries are going up. For example, the provincial government announced a pay freeze for non-unionized employees in its 2010 budget. Yet, a Canadian Press report later revealed that the freeze did not cover performance bonuses, which were received by 98 per cent of eligible managers. Our review of public sector compensation shows that, since the socalled pay freeze went into effect in 2010, approximately eight out of 10 contracts in the broader public sector have resulted in considerable compensation increases. Here are a few examples of the exceptions to the wage freeze: Employees at MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) have received wage increases of 2 per cent in the first two years and 2.2 per cent in each of years three and four. Employees at the provincial transit agency, Metrolinx, are receiving. 2.0 per cent increases in each of the first two years and 2.3 per cent in the final year. This summer, employees of LCBO received signing bonuses of roughly $1,600 each. Realistically speaking, the exception has become the rule. There is no freeze on public sector salaries and therefore there is a $6 billion dollar hole in this government’s plan to balance the Ontario budget by 2017. Meanwhile, 300,000 Ontario citizens, many of them young people, cannot find jobs.
Globe trotting and bride spotting The house has been hectic as of late, and for good reason. My oldest brother, Steve, is getting married on Friday, October 25, to his fiancée, Charmaine. The location will be a gazebo on the edge of an acre of crown-land forest behind my grandmother’s house. Once we get it all decorated, it will be a sight unseen, weather permitting. This exciting occasion has brought forth a busy past few weeks, and now it all comes down to the wire with the wedding day fast approaching; cue the planning montage. My mother has spent nearly every moment of her free time at home painting homemade gifts for my nieces and signs for the ceremony. While my girlfriend and I have an idea and the supplies for an awesome homemade art project to give to the happy family (rest assured, it was her idea), we’ve barely had a moment where we both are free to work on it! Since she is in the catering business, this time of year she’s been working on other people’s weddings. Thankfully, she has hooked us up with some nice chairs and matching covers. This backyard wedding is going to look great! Though I insist the colour scheme is still seafoam green, not aqua. Speaking of working on weddings, I have of course offered my services as wedding photographer, there’s a first time for everything. While it is a bit of a departure from the
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fairs and car crashes I usually shoot, at least I have a chance to put my studio lights to work. To add to this new challenge, I am also in the wedding party. When I am standing beside my brothers, and somehow taking photos of the ceremony, my skills of being in two places at once will be put to the test. The entire ‘Grizwald’ clan and friends will all get-together and celebrate, with food, wine and music. Even though it is a small wedding of 50 people, there are a lot of logistics to plan for, mainly the logistics of lasagna. Here’s my nod to Garfield. How much food could a family eat? Speaking of hectic last minute planning, my departure for Europe is looming near and we are feeling the squeeze. On top of all of the wedding prep, my girlfriend and I have been planning our trip to Europe. We are leaving for Amsterdam in two short weeks, we are now realizing that it is crunch time for our planning. The most time consuming part of the planning is booking night trains, and researching which hostels are both cheap and safe. I might just end up learning German solely from reading timetables. The next item on the list is to pick out which museums, local landmarks and nightspots we are interested in. This is provided we can get enough sleep on the trains to stay awake past dinner time. There is just so much to see, I
Government’s Policies Failing Young Workers Ontario’s Premier is continuing to fail young workers in this province. While claiming to be creating jobs, Premier Wynne admits to the fact that youth unemployment rates are 16.4 per cent. That’s roughly double the general rate of unemployment. In my view, more than one in ten young people in this province are jobless because of 10 years of job-killing policies from the McGuinty-Wynne government. Last week, the premier essentially reannounced her youth employment strategy that was already disclosed in the 2013 budget. It is disappointing that there were no new ideas. The Official Opposition cleared the decks at Queen’s Park so that the government could bring forward its plan for jobs. Last week, we found that the McGuinty-Wynne government is simply doubling down on policies that have already failed the youth of Ontario for the past decade. Environment Commissioner Tables Annual Report In his annual report for 2012/13 Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner warned there is no plan to tackle the growing threat of invasive species in Ontario. Examples of invasive species include the emerald ash borer, which has destroyed over a million trees in the southwest. The European common reed is a threat to Ontario wetlands. Zebra mussels have clogged intakes for water treatment plants and generating stations. Asian carp is another invasive threat. In a review of environmental policies and priorities, Commissioner Gord Miller also said protections for at-risk species have been gutted. He wrote that provincial parks are being “transformed into revenue streams, rather than nature reserves.” The Commissioner said it appears that the Ministry of Natural Resources is walking away from many parts of its job.
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honestly thought two weeks would be plenty! An interesting thing I have discovered about Europe is the popularity and government support of public recreation, from art museums to the numerous parks and castles. For example, in the town of Karlsruhe, we have found that for only $10 we can tour the State Museum of Natural History, an indoor aquarium, and a state zoo surrounded by 50 acres of park. Seeing the sights across the pond seems to be quite a bit less expensive than the Toronto Zoo. With a couple of hopeful, exciting and altogether nerveracking weeks ahead of me, I hope it all goes off without a hitch. I wish my brother and my sister-in-law a great day, and a happy marriage. I hope every day is better than the last. So here I am, crossing my fingers that the rain holds off on Friday for my brother, and that El Niño decides to be kind to Europe this winter. My camera took place of a parka in my pack.
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Region continues council streaming DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to notify residents that standing committee meetings will continue to stream online, for an additional two-year period. On April 30, standing committee meetings began streaming online, as part of a six-month pilot project. This service will continue for an additional two-year period (until late 2015). Meetings held in Room LL-C or Regional Council Chambers, at Regional Headquarters in Whitby, will be streamed on-line, in conjunction with EventStream. Due to audiovisual set up, only meetings held in Room LL-C or Regional Council Chambers will be avail-
able online. Also, closed meetings will not be available via web streaming. Residents can access a link to this service by visiting www.durham. ca and clicking Council > Meetings Calendar > Watch Regional Committee Meetings (near bottom of the page). The Region has extended this service, in an effort to make information more accessible to residents, while increasing viewership. Residents are asked to note that accessibility formats, such as closed captioning for the hearing impaired, are not currently available for this web streaming. Six months worth of archives will also be housed on the EventStream website.
FLU SHOTS NOT BEING LEFT IN THE COLD: The Standard’s Colleen Green gets her flu shot from pharmacist Suresh Shukla of Remedy Rx. The pharmacy offers flu shots on a walk-in basis from 10 a.m. to 4 BLAKE WOLFE The Standard p.m., Monday to Friday.
Durham’s top cop, Mike Ewles, calls it a career DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
NORTH DURHAM: After seven years on the job as Durham Region’s top cop, Mike Ewles is calling it a career next year. The 52-year-old Chief of the Durham Regional Police notified the police services board of his impending retirement at their meeting last week. “It is with mixed emotions that I made the announcement to the Board today,”
Chief Ewles said in a statement. “I’ve committed my entire professional life to an organization in which I take great pride, that I love and care deeply about. But after seven years as Chief, it’s time to pass the torch, and to focus more energy on my family and community interests.” The Chief is set to retire on May 31, 2014, and the police services board will begin the process of selecting the next Chief of Police in the coming weeks. Regional Chair Roger Anderson, who
also chairs the police services board, lauded Chief Ewles’ performance, and credited him with a significant drop in crime during his tenure. “I would like to extend our sincere appreciation and congratulations to Chief Ewles for his outstanding leadership and dedicated service,” Mr. Anderson said in a release. “Under his command, we have witnessed a significant drop in crime and among the best clearance rates in the country. We are working more closely with our community partners as a problem solving organization and not simply reacting to criminal incidents. Chief Ewles has positioned the DRPS for long term success and his contributions will leave their mark on the Service for years to come.” Born in Scarborough, Chief Ewles began his career with the Durham Regional Police Service in 1982 and served in a uniform patrol capacity in Ajax after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen’s University. Over his career, Ewles has worked in every community in the Durham Region, and has served in Tactical Support, Duty Inspector’s Office, the Criminal Intelligence Branch as well as the Employee Services Branch. He was promoted to the rank of Inspector in 2002, was sworn in as Deputy Chief in June 2006, and as Chief in May 2007. Ewles’ tenure as Chief has not been without controversy, as he dealt with a number of incidents involving misconduct both personally, and amongst DRPS officers. In 2011, independent investigations cleared the chief of any wrongdoing in a pair of allegations levied by the Durham Regional Police Association. In the first incident, Ewles was accused of refusing a request from a security
guard to check his wife’s purse at an Oshawa Generals game at the GM Centre, claiming he was carrying a weapon in his wife’s purse as part of an undercover operation. Later, the association claimed Ewles attempted to intervene when an acquaintance was pulled over for speeding. Ewles has also overseen several DRPS officers who have been involved in high profile cases of misconduct. This past summer - while on duty Det. Jeff Caplan posted a series of negative comments on Twitter directed at Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin, while assuming the identity of a fellow officer. Caplan is currently facing a disciplinary hearing into the matter. Last year, no charges were laid after a video was posted on YouTube showing a DRPS officer threatening to beat a man and plant cocaine on him. The officer was, however, later docked two days’ pay as a result of the incident. Also last year, no criminal charges were laid against an off-duty officer who drove his car into a ditch after drinking at an Oshawa pub. Instead the officer was docked approximately $960 in pay. It was later determined that an on-duty officer “showed wilful blindness” after arriving on the scene of the collision. The officer received a temporary demotion, costing him approximately $2,700 in gross pay. As well, police spending has grown by more than $50 million since Ewles took over in 2007. In 2006, the police budget was $117 million. In 2013, that number had grown to approximately $172 million despite no new officers being hired in the past four years.
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Horse racing money criticized BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
NORTH DURHAM: A cash injection by the provincial government of $400 million into Ontario’s struggling horse racing industry has been met with mixed reactions from Opposition MPPs. The province announced the funding on Oct. 11, which will be doled out to the industry over five years in addition to ongoing efforts to integrate the industry with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG), including the development of a separate division within the Ontario Racing Commission that will exist to liaise with the OLG. Horse racing across Ontario was severely affected by the OLG’s 2012 modernization announcement, which included the closure of slot machine facilities at several Ontario racetracks, slashing hundreds of jobs in the process. In addition to the race track cuts, calls were also made for the closure of under-performing casinos and their subsequent replacement with privately-built gaming facilities. The cuts are estimated to save the province more than $1.3 billion. Durham MPP John O’Toole took aim at the funding last week, calling the 2012 Slots At Racetracks cancellation “another example of a government with no plan” and the latest funding announcement as “too little too late. “The announcement is too late for the 9,000 people who have lost their jobs in horse racing and related businesses,” said Mr. O’Toole. “It’s too late for the many horse breeders who have already left the
industry or are in the process of selling their horses and farms. It is my understanding that the program announced Oct. 11 will focus on eight main racetracks, which is a steep decline from the 17 tracks in existence two years ago. The fate of smaller tracks and grassroots racing needs to be resolved. I am asking for input from the horse racing sector in Durham Riding on how to improve this program, and what more needs to be done to restore this industry. We should all recognize the important history of the equine/horse industry in Durham.” NDP MPP and rural advocate Taras Natyshak also took exception to the funding announcement. “Kathleen Wynne seems to think she should get credit for acting – but she’s a day late and a dollar short. That horse won’t race,” said Mr. Natyshak. “The Liberal drive to privatize the OLG and force casinos into communities that oppose them has let rural families be collateral damage.” Earlier this year, the province announced a transitional deal with the Ajax Downs race track. The agreement, to be provided over the next three years, was one among many reached with various Ontario race tracks to compensate them and their related industries following the loss of revenue generated from slot machines. With several North Durham farms breeding horses that eventually compete at tracks across the province, the changes in the industry have been felt in the local community.
What we are looking for; The possibilities are endless. Pick a familiar North Durham location and make it appear as spooky as possible. Submit a photo of your Halloween display or jack-o’-lanterns. It’s up to you. Photos will be judged based on creativity, quality and overall use of a Halloween theme. The contest is open to any amateur photographer residing in North Durham. Make sure your photos are saved between 1 MB and 3 MB in size - we want
to run them as big as possible. E-mail your photos to bwolfe@thestandardnewspaper.ca or bring your memory card/printed photo to The Standard office at 94A Water Street in Port Perry. Deadline for entries is October 25 at 4 p.m. Be sure to include your name, address, contact information and a description of the photo. Printed copies of photos will be returned to photographers.
GRAND OPENING: Nancy Graham samples the scent of Anne Du Bois’ handmade soap, at the grand opening of Savon Du Bois, on Brock Street West in Uxbridge. On Saturday, October 5, Anne and her team opened the doors of their aromatic shop, inviting customers to savour free samples of their all BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard natural products, for men, women, and pets alike.
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Garnett Warriner to be inducted for a lifetime of championships
Garnett Warriner shows off his jacket and patches from his 2005 national curling championship, when the Branch 419 Legion Senior Men’s team represented Port Perry on the national stage and won. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
The Scugog Sports Hall of Fame will be welcoming a few new members at its 2013 induction ceremony and gala this Thursday, October 24, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the ceremony beginning at 7:30 p.m. The gala will feature Canadian Football League all-star Russ Jackson as keynote speaker. In addition to a list of individuals featured in The Standard so far, the final inductee to be featured in our series before the big night is Mr. Garnett Warriner. Garnett is a local athlete who has had his hand in many champion-
ships, trophies and good memories, both playing on and coaching winning teams. From horseshoes to lacrosse and cycling to hockey, he has played almost every local sport with skill, simply because the opportunity arose. Garnett, a 75 year-old lifelong Port Perry resident, is currently enjoying his not-so-quiet retirement in downtown Port Perry, with days full of curling, hockey, golf and much more. In addition to his eight provincial championships as both player and coach in lacrosse, fastball, hockey
and curling, one of his most notable accomplishments was leading Port Perry to a national curling championship in 2005. “I’ve been curling in many different leagues since I was in my early twenties when me and my teammates formed the Port Perry Colts in 1970. Lately, I’ve been playing in the Port Perry Legion Senior Men’s league,” said Garnett. “In 2005, we won our zones and ended up taking the Port Perry Curling Club to the national stage in Sault Ste. Marie. We represented Ontario and won the Ca-
nadian championship, it was a lot of fun.” Curling may be an important part of Garnett’s life, but as his career shows, he has multitasked and taken part in many sports ever since he was young. The first championship team Garnett was part of was the 1955-56 Brooklin Junior ‘D’ hockey team, and his passion for sports was so great that he would go on to give many others the same opportunity. “In 1959, I was too old to play in the Port Perry Juvenile hockey league, so I coached that year’s team and they won a championship,” said Garnett. “That same year, at the same time, I was playing on the Uxbridge Intermediate team and we won the championship too!”
Garnett is surely a skilled athlete in many ways, but the values of sportsmanship and team spirit have always been more important than winning. He lives by a philosophy that everybody plays to win, but that there is no reason to lose sleep over a game as long as one tries their hardest and remembers that sports are supposed to be fun. “Coaching a team to a championship while also playing on a championship team is quite unique. I played hockey very well, but I must stress that I was blessed to be on good teams with great players,” explained Garnett. “I could never win a championship by myself, it was always the group effort of good people
working together that carried us there.” The notion of hard work and participation that Garnett holds from his days of playing competitively is shown even in his style of coaching. In an effort to encourage his players to be all they can be, Garnett recommends learning how to play a game before ‘fumbling around on the field.’ “When I taught my son how to play baseball, I spent a year practicing with him at The Legion,” said Garnett. “The rules when I coach have always been ‘we practice, we learn, and then we play.’ That same team ended up playing in the finals of the Canada Summer Games that year.” T U R N TO PAG E 1 6
The 1955-56 Brooklin Junior ‘D’ hockey team brought home the first championship cup that Garnett Warriner had a hand in winning. This began a lifetime of accomplishment in many sports.
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Grant spurs expanded services for Community Care UXBRIDGE: For over 36 years, Community Care Durham (CCD) has provided respite, home support and mental health services to the citizens of Uxbridge and Durham Region. One of these services is the Adult Day Program, which provides individual, social and recreational programs in a group setting to the frail elderly and persons with dementia and/or physical limitations. The Adult Day Program is provided in a safe, comfortable, home-like setting, and assists in maintaining the client’s maximum level of independence, while providing respite and support to family caregivers. The Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO) District 28 Durham recently gave the CCD Uxbridge Adult Day Program a grant of $4,000 to create a series of Learning Centres. The Learning Centres are based on the hands-on approach to education, developed to help individuals with cognitive and/or physical limitations enhance/ keep/ remember many of the skills they have had throughout their lives. There are a couple of Learning Centres presently being used. Activity Centres, with topics such as Around the World, Sensory Guessing Game, and Back to Nature, offer a number of ways to learn/use the activity, such as models, pictures, words and facts. Computer-based Activity Centres use technology such as an iPad, Apple TV and a touch-screen computer, with applications and software on a number of activities like music therapy sing-along, drumming, and old movies and music from the past. Other centres that are being planned include an art therapy centre, a wood-working centre, and a reading centre containing a line of books oriented to adults with dementia and other appropriate reading materials. It is hoped that this pilot program will be a model for other Adult Day Programs. Two retired teachers, Theresa Evangelista and Don Farquharson, along with CCD staff Sherry O’Brien and Laurel Pochadt, applied for this grant from the pro-
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has developed over the year, more material and time was donated by others, for example, an indoor planter used by clients to tend to plants; a summer student helping with computer applications; and the donation of a laptop and software. This project has been very well received by the participants, staff and volunteers. Community Care Durham thanks the Retired Teachers of Ontario for their generous grant.
A CUT ABOVE THE REST: Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier (centre) joined the staff at Zaps Hair Studio for the recent ribbon cutting at the salon. Zaps is located at 181 Perry Street, Unit G-2, next to the Scugog Municipal Offices. The salon provides a variety of hair services from cuts, styles, highlights, barber services, wedding and special events and more. The store will also hold an open house this Saturday (Oct. 26) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pictured here with the mayor are (from left) Megan Furlotte, Joann Stewart, BLAKE WOLFE The Standard Tracy Simmons, Clipper the bear and Natalie Ryan.
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Stage your home for the season If you are planning to sell your home this fall or winter, you may want to think twice before turning your front lawn into a Halloween graveyard or winter wonderland. According to Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, it is important to keep seasonal decorations to a minimum when opening your home up to potential buyers. “Visitors need to be able to picture themselves living in the space,” says Dorner. “An overly cluttered or decorated home will detract from their experience. Keep in mind not everyone celebrates the same holidays that you do or shares your taste in décor, so it’s always best to follow the rule of ‘less is more’ when showing your home around holidays.” If you choose to decorate your home during the selling process, make sure to follow these tips: - Keep it clear. Decorations should not block hallways or prevent potential buyers from entering or exiting areas of your home. - Engage the senses. Soft lighting and a nice aroma (like pumpkin or cinna-
mon) will welcome guests without being overpowering. - Make it homey. Especially when selling in fall/winter, create the feeling of comfort by layering couches and beds with throws and cushions, for example. - Keep it functional. When decorated, living spaces should still look the part (i.e. a family room should not resemble Santa’s workshop). Some general staging tips: - Make sure your home is spotless, especially the high traffic areas. - Put away personal belongings like family photos. - Make sure that closets, cupboards and drawers are organized to show maximum storage potential. - Create ambiance in certain rooms like bathrooms by laying out plush towels and candles without over cluttering the space. “Don’t sink a ton of money into staging,” advises Dorner. “Keep it simple and talk to your Realtor about what buyers in your area are looking for.” For more information, visit www. wedothehomework.ca. - Courtesy of OREA
Curb appeal adds value to homes We have all heard you should not judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to real estate, homebuyers often base their decision to pursue a home on the condition of its exterior. “Homebuyers tend to use the exterior of a home and its yard as a gauge on what the inside looks like,” says Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. “Buyers will often do a ‘drive-by’ before deciding whether or not to bother scheduling a showing. First impressions are critical to capturing the attention of homebuyers and sending the message that the home has been well cared for, inside and out.” To ensure your home stands out and gets noticed for the right reasons this fall, Dorner recommends homeowners take care of these simple steps before listing: - Cut: Make sure trees and bushes are neatly trimmed. Unruly branches can obscure your home’s features, make it look ill-kept, impede on sunlight entering the home, and may even cause damage to siding. - Clear: Remove leaves and sticks from gutters. Make sure the lawn is mowed, leaves are raked and weeds are
removed. - Clean: Wash windows, pressurewash dirty siding and decks, as well as sidewalks, roof and driveway. - Paint: If you can budget it, a fresh paint job does wonders. If you can’t afford to do the whole house, a fresh coat of paint will transform your front door and provide a more welcoming entrance. - Primp: Add a boost of colour to your garden with fall bloomers like mums and pansies. - Upgrade: Change out-dated locks and handles on your front door, replace rusty fixtures and add lighting to the front porch and yard. “Preparing the exterior of the home is one of the most important things sellers can do to ready it for sale,” says Dorner. “With a little creativity and a lot of care, sellers can rest assured that their home looks its best without breaking the bank.” Talk to your Realtor about what potential buyers in your area are looking for. More information on selling your home is available at www.wedothehomework.ca. - Courtesy of OREA
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Do you have what it takes to be a young entrepreneur? Zach Berman and Ryan Slater couldn’t have predicted ending up in the juice business. On a backpacking trip in Nepal, the two life-long friends noticed that the locals were always drinking fresh, nutrient-filled juice. That’s when their idea for becoming selfemployed juice tenders back home in B.C. was formed. Three years and thousands of ounces of gourmet juice later, The Juice Truck is the result of turning an idea into a successful business. Becoming an entrepreneur takes more
than a stellar idea, but if you’re already spending your free time making extra cash decorating cakes, teaching yoga or detailing cars, you might not even realize that you’re on your way to spending your days doing what really inspires you. “If you’re thinking about turning your part-time hobby into a full-time career, the first thing to do is ask yourself if entrepreneurship is for you,” says Scott Bowman, the Senior Director of Ontario at the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (cybf.ca).
“Entrepreneurs have immense drive, they’re passionate, and have a basic understanding of what it takes to run a business,” he adds. Wondering if you could make it as a small-business owner? Here are two things you need to figure out first. Are you willing to take a risk? You know how the old saying goes: ‘with great risk comes great reward.’ While you might not be feeling safe at your nine-to-five, starting a business can be even more stressful if you’re not a risk-
taker. “There’s obviously a certain amount of risk that comes with leaving a company as an employee and starting your own as an employer. Successful entrepreneurs weigh the pros and cons, spend time researching and making decisions accordingly,” Bowman says. “It’s important to know that there are some great ways to mitigate many of these risks, including turning to CYBF for invaluable support in the way of financing, mentoring, business planning advice and networking
opportunities.” Are you driven and disciplined? You must be ready to pour yourself into your new endeavor – this often means working weekends, delaying vacations, and researching when you’d rather catch up with Netflix. “The great part thing is, working on turning your passion into a reality can be a lot more fun, motivating and rewarding than spending 40 hours a week doing your day job,” says Bowman. Courtesy of NewsCanada
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Sports Hall of Fame Hall of Fame induction ceremony tonight SCUGOG: Another round of local er Barb Ward, local multi-sport ath- the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame. inductee honoured sports heroes will be immortalized to- lete- Garnett Warriner, local sports The public is also once again inF RO M PAG E 1 2
Garrnett contributes his lifelong athleticism to keeping in shape, and giving any sport he was halfway decent at a good try. He explains that many people think he would get more tired the more he exercises at his age, but really Garnett says there is no better feeling than running a long distance or throwing some rocks at the curling club with his friends. “I think a lot of the secret to being good at a sport is conditioning, keeping your body in shape,” said Garnett. “I used to be a long distance runner, I started running just to get in shape for hockey and I just picked it up, I would
run for miles and that helps with nearly anything in life.” When asked how he felt when he was told he was being inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame, Garnett revealed that he wasn’t sure which of his sporting victories led to his nomination, but he chalks it up to a lifetime of good sportsmanship and leadership. “I’m elated to be part of the Hall of Fame, I was so happy when they gave me a call,” said Garnett, with a smile. “There have been better players, no doubt, but I don’t know anyone who has been part of more championship teams than me, behind the bench or in the game.”
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night, at the seventh annual Scugog Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The ceremony will take place tonight (Oct. 24) at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre Hall, located at 1655 Reach St. Doors opened 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 build-
builder Barb Ward, 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
vited 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 public. This year, the Sports Hall of Fame will also feature new special exhibits from Oct. 13 to January 30, 2014.
Want to hike Durham? There’s an app for that NORTH DURHAM: Looking for adventure in Durham Region? You’ll find it in the palm of your hand. The Region of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department recently launched Durham Trails, an interactive online map that offers views of trails and open spaces within all eight area municipalities. Available via the Durham Tourism web site at www. durhamtourism.ca and via www.durhamtrails.ca, the map is also accessible on newer handheld devices (a mobile app is not required). “Residents and visitors can choose their own ad-
venture; directly accessing information while enjoying the many scenic trails in Durham Region,” said Kathy Weiss, Director of Economic Development and Tourism. “In addition to creating family memories, this interactive map can help to improve quality of life since it also outlines opportunities to stay active. In addition, it notes if the trail is accessible for individuals with limited mobility.” Through this easy-touse interface, visitors can choose a specific location, where they have access to full trail descriptions, such as length, surface type, access points, ame-
nities, photos and various other details. There is also the option to view these locations via aerial photographs, street maps and/ or topography. To help plan the day, the website notes if there are parking and washrooms available, if the trail is accessible, and includes a legend that indicates permitted trail activities (such as walking, cycling, skiing, horseback riding, etc.). For those who want to share the experience with a friend, a link to the location can be shared easily via e-mail, Facebook and Twitter. The Durham Trails website was developed in
partnership with the Durham Trails Coordinating Committee and the Corporate Services Department, Information Technology Division. It builds upon a pocket-sized brochure that was released in 2010.
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THE LARGEST LOCAL SPORTS COVERAGE IN DURHAM REGION
Wolves’ host successful ‘Pink at the Rink’ fundraiser DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
The Central Ontario Wolves Minor Midget team skated to a 1-1 tie with the Peterborough Jr. Petes on Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Lindsay Recreation Complex. However, the real winner on the evening was Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre in Oshawa, which was the recipient of more than $10,000 as part of the Wolves’ inaugural ‘Pink at the Rink’ fundraiser. Nearly 1,000 fans crammed their way into Lindsay’s Rec Complex for the game, decked out in pink t-shirts, given away by the team as part of their ambitious fundraising initiative. “It was definitely the biggest crowd I’ve ever played in front of, and it was a little nerve wracking to come out for the warm-up seeing that sea of pink up in the stands,” Wolves defenceman and Port Perry native Ben Kerry told The Standard. “But, that all went away once the puck dropped and it was just another game. It felt great though, knowing we had raised so much money for cancer support.” Earlier in the day, the Minor Atom Wolves skated to a 6-1 victory over the Barrie Jr. Colts, as part of a double header of ‘AAA’ hockey action at ‘Pink at the Rink.’ The Petes’ mascot even got in on the spirit of the evening, wearing a pink Wolves jersey to match those worn by the Central Ontario players. The Minor Midget Wolves are currently on a threegame unbeaten streak, and will be looking to add to it on Saturday, Oct. 26, when they square off against Oshawa at Scugog Arena, with the opening face-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Port Perry’s Matt Crichton duels with a Peterborough player during the Minor Midget Central Ontario Wolves’ 1-1 tie with the Jr. Petes on Sunday, Oct. 20 in Lindsay. The Wolves wore pink jerseys and socks for the ‘Pink at the Rink’ fundraiser, which brought in more than $10,000 for Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre in Oshawa. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
Port Perry’s Sam McNulty finishes fourth at OFSAA golf tourney DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
Sam McNulty took on Ontario’s most elite high school golfers last week, as the Port Perry HS student participated in his third straight OFSAA Championship Tournament. On the heels of an impressive second place finish at the LOSSA Championships, McNulty advanced to the OFSAA stroke play championships, held in Windsor at the Essex Golf and Country Club from Tuesday, Oct. 15 to Friday, Oct. 18 After a great first round, that saw McNulty shoot a one-under par 71, he was placed in the final pairing in the second day of competition. Entering the final round, McNulty was just one shot back of the leader. Although he was able to make several
pars and birdies, McNulty’s bid for the podium would fall just short as he wrapped up play in fourth place after a second day score of 74. Overall at the tournament, McNulty would shoot a one-over par 144, finishing in fourth place overall. The finish marked the best-ever showing for a Port Perry HS golfer at OFSSA for Stroke Play. According to coach Sue Hoard, McNulty’s stellar performance has placed him in a class of his own at the local high school. “Sam not only played outstanding but was an excellent representative for Port Perry High School both on and off the course,” Ms. Hoard told The Standard. “I would like to offer my congratulations to Sam on an outstanding season, and Port Perry High School is extremely proud of all that he has accomplished in his time as a Rebel.”
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Allen leads the way as Bruins take two over Ice DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
When his team needed him most this past weekend, Bruins captain Matt Allen proved to be up to the challenge as he netted a pair of shootout winners to lift Uxbridge to a weekend sweep of the Georgina Ice. On Friday, Oct. 18 at Uxbridge Arena, Allen’s shootout winner capped a wild game that saw the Bruins earn a 7-6 victory. The following night in Keswick, Allen was again the hero, netting the lone shootout goal in the Bruins’ 4-3 win. In the opening game of the home-and-home encounter, the Ice would grab the lead just past the midpoint of the first period to quiet the raucous Uxrena crowd. However, just over two minutes later, Tim ‘Honey Badger’ Bierema brought the crowd to its feet when he powered his way to the tying goal. Just 27 seconds later, Adam Bartholomew’s point shot slid along the ice, fooling Ice netminder Tyler Richardson to give Uxbridge a 2-1 lead. The Ice would claw their way back with a pair of late goals to take a 3-2 lead into the first intermission. Liam Blais ignited the Uxbridge offence with a pair of goals early in the second period as the Bruins’ regained the lead just over five minutes into the middle frame. The teams would trade scoring chances throughout the second period with Uxbridge netminder Max Tjin making a number of sensational saves to keep Uxbridge ahead. Allen gave the Bruins’ a two-goal lead with less than a minute to play in the second, assisted by Jarett Smith and Marco Mastrangelo. The Ice refused to melt as the third period opened, firing three unanswered goals into the Uxbridge net to take a 6-5 lead with just under four minutes remaining in the contest. A frantic stretch followed, with Mastrangelo finally jamming in a rebound during a wild scramble in front of the Georgina goal with just six seconds left on the clock to send the game to overtime. It was the third straight weekend extra time would be needed to decide a winner in the Bruins’ home game. Despite several great chances to score in the extra period, neither side could find the back of the net, and a shootout would be needed to determine which side would come away with the crucial extra point. After Blais was denied in the opening attempt, and Tjin followed it up with a tremendous save, Dylan Locke gave Uxbridge the lead with a sensational deke that before tucking the puck through Richardson’s legs. With Georgina down to their last shooter, Ice captain Luke Vanderkooy extended the shootout, but not for long as Allen ripped a shot high past Richardson’s outstretched glove to bring the Bruins back from the brink of defeat. Allen has been on a tear to start the 2013-14 COJHL campaign, and the second-year captain was quick to credit his teammates with his strong start to the season. “I’m a lot more confident with the ‘C’ on my jersey this year, and it really helps to have such great leadership in our room with guys like Shane and Jarett Smith, Tim (Bierema) and (Carter) Vahey,” Allen told The Standard. “I’ve also been lucky to find some great chemistry with my linemates and everything has been clicking this year.” Likewise, Uxbridge native Dylan Locke has proven to be one of the stronger players in the Central league
Matt Allen nets the shootout winner as the Uxbridge Bruins pull off a 7-6 win over the Georgina Ice in Uxbridge on Friday, Oct. 18. It was the same story the following night in Keswick, as Allen had the lone shootout goal in Uxbridge’s 4-3 win over Georgina. DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard when pressed into duty in shootout situations. “I’ve been in a lot of similar situations over the years, either with the Uxbridge Stars or soccer, and mostly I just try and not overthink it and just go with what feels right,” Locke explained. As well, the second-year Bruin added that he has grown more confident in his game with a full COJHL season under his belt. “I definitely feel like I can carry the puck more this year, and run more complicated plays rather than just dump-and-chase.” The Ice had revenge on their minds the following night as the Bruins trekked to Keswick for a rematch between the clubs. Once again, the Ice would take the lead just past the midpoint of the first. But, shortly afterwards, Jarett Smith notched a powerplay goal to tie the game, with Allen and Connor Beck adding assists. However, a Vanderkooy goal would give the Ice a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes of action. Blais wasted little time tying the game in the second as he notched his third tally of the weekend, just 37 seconds into the middle stanza. With just under nine minutes expired in the second, Allen gave the Bruins their first lead of the night when he converted a great pass from Mastrangelo. Just as they’d done the night before, the Ice would come roaring back in the third, as Vanderkooy added his second of the evening to send the game to overtime. After five minutes of overtime failed to settle the score, Allen was the lone player to score in the shootout, lifting the Bruins to a 4-3 victory.
COJHL standings
SCUGOG MEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE SENIOR DIVISION GOALIE STANDINGS S 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
Goalie Ray Gibson Don Randall Dave Lamontane Stacey Ballingall Don Millar Dave Byers
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W L T/OTL GAA 1 0 3 2.00 3 2 0 3.00 3 1 1 3.60 3 1 1 3.80 1 3 1 4.00 0 4 1 5.40
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Name Dave Dickson Keith Fowler Kevin Hobbs Bill Bridge Brian Stephen Steve Conners Daryl Aspen Adam Rosnicky Brad Meekin Ken Jeffery
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MoJacks drop pair The Port Perry MoJacks battled hard in a pair of games last week, but failed to record a point. On Thursday, Oct. 17, the team travelled to Bowmanville to square off with the Clarington Eagles. After falling behind by a 2-0 score, Kyle Powell netted a powerplay goal early in the third period, assisted by Logan Evans and Lee Taylor to bring the MoJacks back to within a score. However, it was not meant to be as the Eagles survived, ultimately taking the match by a score of 2-1. Port Perry was looking to turn things around on Sunday, Oct. 20, as the defending COJHL champion Lakefield Chiefs made their first appearance of the 2013-14 season at Scugog Arena. A powerplay goal from Taylor gave the MoJacks a 1-0 lead with just under seven minutes to play in the first as Evans and Powell chipped in assists. But, that was all the offence the MoJacks would muster on this night, as Lakefield’s potent offence scored three unanswered goals to take a 3-1 victory. Loose Pucks: - The MoJacks will hit the road on Friday, Oct.. 25, as they travel to Keswick for a 7:30 p.m. showdown with the Ice. On Sunday, Oct. 27, Port Perry will look to clip the wings of the Clarington Eagles when the teams hit the Scugog Arena ice at 6:50 p.m. - The Bruins engage in another home-and-home match-up this weekend as the Little Britain Merchants make their first appearance of the season at Uxrena on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7:45 p.m. The two sides will hook back up on Saturday night (Oct. 26) in Little Britain at 7:30 p.m. The Bruins then travel to Lakefield on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to face-off against the Chiefs at 7:30 p.m.
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P PIM 13 2 12 0 11 0 11 2 10 0 9 4 9 0 7 0 7 0 7 0
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GP W Uxbridge 7 6 Lakefield 8 6 Clarington 6 5 Port Perry 8 3 Georgina 9 2 Little Britain 8 1
L OTL PTS 1 0 12 2 0 12 0 1 11 3 2 8 5 2 6 4 3 5
Results LB 2 @ Clarington 3 Georgina 2 @ Lakefield 11 Port Perry 1 @ Clarington 2 Georgina 6 @ Uxbridge 7 SO Uxbridge 4 @ Georgina 3 SO Lakefield 6 @ LB 5 SO Lakefield 3 @ Port Perry 1 Georgina 4 @ Clarington 5
Upcoming Games Friday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. Port Perry @ Georgina Friday, Oct. 25, 7:45 p.m. Little Britain @ Uxbridge Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. Uxbridge @ Little Britain Sunday, Oct. 27, 6:50 p.m. Clarington @ Port Perry Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. Uxbridge @ Lakefield Friday, Nov. 1, 7:45 p.m. Port Perry @ Uxbridge Sunday, Nov. 3, 6:50 p.m. Georgina @ Port Perry Sunday, Nov. 3, 6:50 p.m. Uxbridge @ Clarington
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Houston has no problem at Dominions Win our front
ROB STEELE Special to The Standard
At the Dominion Curling Club Championships this past weekend in Oshawa, Uxbridge’s Rob Houston surprised the fourteen team field finishing as the event’s runner-up, so close to earning a spot at next weekend’s Provincials. Houston’s team of Mike Swan, Ian Gowans, and Steve Gornik earned the right to represent the Uxbridge Curling Club by winning last season’s men’s club championship. The team won their first two games which put them in a qualifying game on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, the team lost that game, but would get a second chance to qualify in the double knock-out event on Sunday morning. The team took full advantage of their second chance with a win, earning them a spot in the four team playoff. Another win Sunday afternoon would put them team in the final, but unfortunately for Team Houston, it would be Unionville’s Jim Bell who would take the game and the Provincials birth. This is a huge accomplishment for Team Houston. Most teams that enter this competition play together as a team for an entire season in their club’s open entry league. In Uxbridge, no such league exists as players are rated
at a position and teams are put together for one schedule then switched up as curlers play with an entirely new team the rest of the year. So for a rated team to do so well against much stronger, more experience competition, Team Houston should be very proud of their accomplishment. In fact, this was the first OCA competition for Swan, Gowans, and Gornik. Congratulations guys! For Port Perry’s Don Beaton, back to back, extra-end losses against Russ Duhaime (Haliburton) and Nick Avionitis (Lakefield) prematurely ended their weekend. On the Women’s side, Port Perry’s Sue McKnight had a strong showing winning her first two games with wins over Christine Pierce (Unionville) and Lianne Robertson (Tam Heather) to qualify for Sunday’s playoffs. In her semi-final game, against Julie O’Neill from Lindsay, the team gave up three in the seventh end but would score their single in the eighth to tie the score and force the extra. In the extra frame, McKnight was set up well for the steal, but a fortuitous redirected stone from O’Neill’s first shot removed the McKnight counter changing the team’s prospects as O’Neill would take her single and win the game. O’Neill would beat Angie Melaney (Lakefield) in the final to book her spot at the Provincials.
Jackson Qualifies at Stroud Sleeman Port Perry’s Carol Jackson, playing vice for Suzanne Frick’s Senior Womens team based out of Guelph, had a strong showing at the Ontario Curling Tour’s Sleeman Cash Spiel in Stroud. The team finished the round-robin atop their pool with two wins and one loss to earn their spot in the playoffs and a match against Heather Graham from King on Sunday morning. Unfortunately, Graham would score four in the third and then steal two in the fourth to win 8-2. Graham would go on to win the event. Team Frick finished runner-up at last year’s senior women’s provincials and are looking to take that next step this season. Deloitte Super League Starts in Port Perry It’s a new curling season, with alot of familiar faces and familiar teams, but the Port Perry Curling Super League, sponsored by Deloitte, also welcomes a number of new faces and new teams this season. With ten teams registered to play in the league, this looks to be a very balanced and competitive year with many great battles expected on the ice. In last Thursday’s opening game, it was a rematch of last year’s Super League finals, with Don Beaton’s Gus Brown squad
taking on Lindsay KIA’s team, skipped by Sue McKnight. Gus Brown has shaken up their team this season and brought in a new front-end of John Butler and Ken Slute. With skip Don Beaton away, vice Ken Jeffrey took control of the team and quickly took control of the game, stealing three points in the first two ends. After holding KIA to a single in the third, Gus Brown would score three in the fourth to go up 6-1, however KIA would score a three of their own in the fifth to narrow the gap 6-4. Unfortunately, it was too little too late for KIA as Gus Brown would hold on for the 8-4 victory. In other action, Team Pineridge Impress, skipped by Ralph Fairman beat Kennedy Renovations 5-4 in a tightly fought, back-andforth match. Carol Jackson’s return to the Super League as skip of the Lake Scugog Lumber team was a strong one as she beat Port Perry Sign Shop’s Glenn Evans 7-2. Brian Van Camp has brought in Uxbridge’s Jamie Risebrough to play second, and the team finished strong and beat Rob Steele’s Scugog Pest Control 9-5. Warriner in Hall of Fame Congratulations to long time competitive Port Perry curler Garnet Warriner on being elected to the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame on October 24.
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The Standard’s local minor hockey scoreboard Novice GP W L 7 5 1 6 5 1 4 4 0 4 3 0 6 3 2 6 3 3 7 2 5 6 1 4 4 0 4 6 0 6 Results Uxbridge 6 @ Cobourg 2 Uxbridge 4 @ Quinte West 6 Whitby Blue 2 @ Uxbridge 5 Upcoming Games Sunday, Oct. 27, 1:15 p.m. Napanee @ Uxbridge Uxbridge Whitby White Napanee Quinte West Cobourg Lindsay Pickering Whitby Blue Clarington Ajax
Minor Atom GP W L Uxbridge 8 6 1 Kingston 6 4 1 Napanee 11 4 6 Port Perry 7 4 3 Quinte West 7 4 3 Whitby Blue 4 3 0 Ajax 9 3 5 Cobourg 5 2 0 Clarington 6 2 3 Whitby White 8 2 5 Oshawa 7 0 7 Results Port Perry 1 @ Uxbridge 3 Uxbridge 4 @ Quinte West 4 Quinte West 1 @ Port Perry 4 Uxbridge 1 @ Ajax 3 Upcoming Games Friday, Oct. 25, 6:15 p.m. Whitby White @ Uxbridge Sunday, Oct. 27, 2:30 p.m. Napanee @ Uxbridge Sunday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. Cobourg @ Port Perry
T 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0
PTS 11 10 8 7 7 6 4 3 0 0
T PTS 1 13 1 9 1 9 0 8 0 8 1 7 1 7 3 7 1 5 1 5 0 0
Atom GP W L 6 6 0 7 6 1 7 5 2 5 4 0 6 4 2 7 3 4 5 2 2 5 2 3 6 2 4 8 2 6 6 1 4 9 1 7 5 1 4 Results Kingston 2 @ Uxbridge 5 Uxbridge 5 @ Pickering 5 Upcoming Games Friday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. Kingston @ Port Perry Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:15 p.m. Lindsay @ Uxbridge
Whitby White Port Perry Cobourg Quinte West Whitby Blue Napanee Oshawa Lindsay Clarington Kingston Uxbridge Pickering Ajax
T 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0
Minor PeeWee GP W L T Cobourg 9 7 1 1 Whitby Blue 7 7 0 0 Clarington 8 6 1 1 Whitby White 8 4 3 1 Pickering 6 4 2 0 Uxbridge 7 3 2 2 Port Perry 7 3 4 0 Oshawa 5 2 3 0 Quinte West 7 1 4 2 Ajax 6 1 4 1 Kingston 7 0 7 0 Napanee 7 0 7 0 Results Cobourg 2 @ Uxbridge 2 Whitby White 2 @ Port Perry 3 Clarington 2 @ Port Perry 1 Upcoming Games Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6:15 p.m. Port Perry @ Uxbridge
PTS 12 12 10 9 8 6 5 4 4 4 3 1 2
PTS 15 14 13 9 8 8 6 4 4 3 0 0
PeeWee GP W L 7 6 1 8 5 3 5 5 0 8 5 3 7 4 2 9 3 5 4 3 1 7 2 5 6 1 5 3 0 3 6 0 6 Results Uxbridge 0 @ Lindsay 4 Uxbridge 3 @ Cobourg 1 Upcoming Games Thursday, Oct. 24, 6:45 p.m. Clarington @ Uxbridge
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ARIES (March 20-April 19): Not a great time to make financial deals, avoid filling out credit applications or making major purchases until November 12. No matter how frustrated you are at work, do not burn any bridges.
LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Stay on top of bills. Make sure you do not overlook a due date or make a payment to the wrong creditor. If you share insights with others, you will easily win them over to your way TAURUS (April 19-May 20): If you are mar- of thinking. ried, keep the lines of communication open SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Your social between you and your partner. If single, but life gets a boost from Mars. Plan activities involved in a relationship, hold off on making with friends and enjoy the comradeship. a commitment until mid November. Reflect on the past year and start thinking GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Host a Halloween about what you would like to accomplish in party for your friends or your children’s the year ahead.
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ACROSS 1 Winter frost 5 Bell ring 9 Rockers in nurseries 14 Foreign currency 15 “Little Caesar” gangster 16 Banish to Siberia 17 “___ turn up” 18 Eastern title of honor (Var.) 19 Strong cotton thread 20 Work in the kitchen 23 Tenth anniversary gift 24 Addams Family cousin 25 Sir Hillary, of mountain- climbing fame 28 “Nocturnal Serenade” painter Jan 30 “Fine by me” 32 Costello of comedy 33 Went after 36 Prefix with “drome” or “naut” 37 Work in the kitchen 39 17 Monopoly props. 41 Green films 42 Bad-mouth, in slang 43 “SNL” sketches 44 Coin at an arcade 48 Popular garden flower 50 “Say what?” 52 A boxing legend 53 Work in the kitchen 57 Assume as one’s own 59 Gripped 60 A founder of Time 61 Destructive insect 62 Abnormal breathing 63 “Pro” opposite 64 Common place for a mos quito bite 65 Olfactory perception 66 Woofer output DOWN 1 Bank jobs
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friends. Show off your creative decorations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): More Examine your work, bills and documents for intuitive, your six sense is activated now. errors. Put off travelling until mid Nov. Enroll in a Spirituality or Meditation Class. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Check your Make sure you get adequate rest. Share children’s schedules out carefully to avoid your wishes with the universe and expect mix-ups. If dating, you could experience them to be granted.
21 Calendar girl 2 Prove shrewder than 22 Escort through the door 3 Garfield’s girlfriend in the 26 Negative link comics 27 Trilling twosome 4 Casting assignment 29 Heroic sagas 5 Military manufacturer ___ & 30 Expels Whitney 31 French soldier’s cap 6 Black ball, in billiards 34 Indonesian currency 7 Aerobics-class reminder 35 Old-fashioned shoe covering 8 Bakery buy 36 “Not only that ...” 9 Song feature 37 Fabric woven together at 10 It goes without saying regular intervals 11 Abuses the throne 38 Indian police officer’s club 12 The whole shebang 39 Do sumthing? 13 Take a gander at
40 By means of 43 Dark-brown color 45 “Big” Hawaiian 46 Chooses by ballot 47 Children of Japanese immigrants 49 Jacket part 50 “Greetings!” 51 Whence milk comes 54 “Comin’ ___the Rye” 55 Lettuce unit 56 Thick slice 57 Lawyer’s org. 58 Put on
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a cooling down period until November 11. CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Seek the This will give you time to evaluate your feel- advise of a mentor, someone who can offer ings for the person. you greater perspective about your life. LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Plan a trip or orga- Double check dates and times, since mix nize a reunion. Since family communica- ups are possible now. Enjoy a relaxing gettions are subject to misunderstandings, together with friends.
think before you speak. Memories surface AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Networking and and your thoughts are filled with nostalgia. group activities slow down and career events VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): It may be are put on hold. Get caught up in these areas difficult to get a straight answer about a during this slow period. After November 11, vehicle or appliance repair. Best to get a forge ahead with career ambitions.
second opinion. Be prepared to deal with PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Maintain a extra expenses. Check financial statements conservative attitude in money matters. for errors. This includes investments, savings, spending and loans. Avoid borrowing or lending money. Put off a decision regarding an education or legal matter.
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ROBERT CHARLES “BOB” HORNER (Retired from Toronto Police Services 41 Division) Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, October 14, 2013 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Bowmanville, at age 78. Bob Horner of Port Perry, dearly loved husband of Jean (nee Shoemaker). Loved father of James and his wife Tammie of Oshawa, Robert and his wife Jo-Ann of Pickering, Deborah and her husband David Hirsch of Keswick and stepfather of Craig Swan and his wife Julie of Manilla. Loving grandfather of Robyn, Miranda, Kristen, Darren, Kyle, Evan, Jack and Carley. The family of Bob Horner received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermottPanabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, October 18th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life was held in the Chapel on Saturday, October 19th at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the ALS Society of Canada. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com FREDRICK TREVOR McMAHON CARD OF Born May 10 1929 London, England With love, I sadly announce the passing of my dear husband of 63 years. Fred lost his battle with cancer and will be forever lovingly remembered by family and friends. He was a beloved husband and friend of Doris (nee Dale). Wonderful father to John McMahon and the late Fred McMahon. Loving grandfather to William McMahon and the late Clint and Adam. Dear brother of Bill McMahon of Australia. Fred lived life to the fullest and enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and neighbours. He made time to give back to his community, volunteering for the Port Perry Food Bank for 17 years. His spirit, humour and wonderful memories are forever in our hearts. He will be greatly missed and his life will be remembered and celebrated in the years to come. Doris, John and William will have a celebration of his life taking place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905985 2171) to Operation Scugog, the Oshawa General Hospital Foundation, or the New Durham Regional Cancer Centre. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com
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DURHAM: Durham College celebrated the official opening of the Centre for Food (CFF) on October 17, marking Durham Region’s first-ever post-secondary presence focused on field to fork. Durham College president Don Lovisa was joined by celebrity chef and CFF ambassador Jamie Kennedy and chef Christian Pritchard, who acted as the event’s master of ceremonies, as the college showcased the new facility, which is located at the northwest corner of the Whitby campus. In addition, Roger Anderson, chair, Region of Durham; Pat Perkins, mayor, Town of Whitby; and Brittany Lombard, a second-year Culinary Management student, also offered remarks congratulating the college on the opening of the new building. “Today marks an extraordinary day for Durham College as we celebrate the official opening of the Centre for Food,” said Lovisa. “Over the past four and half years, there have been many people who have helped turn our initial vision into this wonderful facility we are standing in today and I collectively thank each of you for your support.” In addition to self-guided tours of the new building and the opportunity to try food prepared and served by the college’s culinary and hospitality students, guests enjoyed a musical performance by Canadian singer, songwriter and musician, Greg Keelor. The event also featured the opening of Bistro ‘67, a new, 70-seat, full-service, green-certified teaching and learning restaurant, which offers dishes that include produce and delicious flavours from Durham Region that are prepared and served by students.
“Since day-one we have been committed to the creation of a centre that provides the curriculum, faculty expertise, and state-of-the-art facilities and equipment required to meet the growing need for new men and women able to fill both existing and emerging roles within the spectrum of a field-to-fork concept,” added Lovisa. Accommodating approximately 900 additional students studying a variety of programs including Culinary Skills, Culinary Management, Cook – Apprenticeship, Hospitality Management – Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism, Hospitality Skills, Event Management, Special Events Planning and Golf Facility Operations Management, the CFF features state-of-the-art kitchens and labs including a food and beverage pairing lab and hotel living lab; classrooms and meeting spaces; a retail store that will feature products made by students including fresh-baked items, meals-to-go, preserved foods and ready-to-cook meals; and a demonstration lecture theatre. In addition, the Horticulture – Food and Farming and Horticulture Technician programs, have been relocated to the college’s Whitby campus to complete the full cycle of farming to the preparation and celebration of food. The overall Whitby campus expansion project has seen $44 million invested in an expanded post-secondary presence in the region with the college working to bring new full-time programs to life and develop the skilled workforce needed for local communities to grow and prosper.
Help keep kids warm this Winter SCUGOG: The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) and Durham District School Board (DDSB) are pleased to support the 25th Annual Durham Schools Food for Clothing Exchange for the 2013 season. The Exchange will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School in Oshawa. Anyone in need of winter clothing for their families may attend. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the local food bank on the day of the Exchange. All school communities across Durham Region are invited to drop off clean clothing
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donations at the school after the official launch whichtake place on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 9 a.m. at: Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School Main Entrance (outside, weather permitting) 700 Stevenson Road North Oshawa L1J 5P5 Donations can be delivered until 12 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2013. All types of winter clothing in all sizes will be accepted, including snowsuits, coats, sweaters, pants, hats, mittens, scarves, jeans, boots, shoes, etc. If dry cleaning is required, items can be taken to one of the partnering cleaners listed below by Tuesday, November 5, 2013. The clothing will be dry cleaned,
picked up by a program volunteer and delivered to the school for the Exchange at the following locations: Carriage Trade Cleaners 905576-7500 932 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa Professional Dry Cleaners 905-576-0024 850 King Street West, Oshawa Carriage Trade Cleaners 905433-0300 1414 Highway 2 at Townline Road, Courtice Betty Brite Dry Cleaners 905668-7775 864 Brock St. North, Whitby K&M Cleaners 905-668-2831 112 Colborne Street West, Whitby Premier Dry Cleaners 905-7252600 3455 Garrard Road, Whitby
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Fright at the Museum UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Historical Centre will be in the Halloween spirit next week, with a ‘spooktacular’ celebration of everything that goes bump in the night. On Friday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m., the Museum is hosting its first annual ‘Fright at the Museum!’ Halloween Scavenger Hunt and Mystery for all ages to enjoy. With family and friends, participants will follow frightening clues and riddles around the scary Museum grounds and buildings to unravel this Halloween mystery under the shroud of darkness. Participants will need to bring a flashlight to find their way around the dark Museum grounds and buildings. Please dress for the weather, this event will proceed in the case of rain. Participants will be solving this fun and fictional mystery: On Halloween night in 1873, a bizarre crime was committed in Uxbridge. This crime has never been solved…. until now. 140 years later, Museum staff have uncovered a letter written on that fateful Halloween night that contains a confession to the crime, and clues leading to treasure hidden on the Museum grounds. Can you solve the clues and find the treasure at the Museum? The cost of this event is only $2 per participant, with children under five admitted free. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Museum. No registration is necessary for this spooktacular event, please arrive by 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the museum at 905852-5854 or museum@town.uxbridge.on.ca. Information about all upcoming Uxbridge Historical Centre events is also available on their web site, www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com and the UHC’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/uxbridgehistoricalcentre.
DRAMA AT INISH: The Borelians production of the Irish comedy ‘Drama at Inish’ will be wrapping up this Saturday (Oct. 26) at Town Hall 1873 in Port Perry. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for youths or $20 for groups of ten or more, and can be purchased at the Town Hall box office. PHOTO COURTESY OF GRAEME POWELL
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SCUGOG: Whitby artist Tanya Petruk will be exhibiting recent works at the SCA gallery in a show called “Spectator: People and Events.” Inspired by athletes and their dedication to their sporting pursuits, this exhibition of watercolour paintings explores human drama in sport from the spectator’s point of view. Join us for the opening reception, Saturday Nov. 2, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the SCA Gallery located in Unit G-1, 181 Perry Street, right next to the Township office. The show runs from Nov. 2 to Nov. 30, and the Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For all of the latest SCA news and events, please visit their web site at www.scugogarts.ca.
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Human books at Uxbridge Library UXBRIDGE: This weekend, the Uxbridge Public Library is checking out a new initiative to foster communication and conversation between members of the community. On Oct. 26 and 27, the facility’s first Human Library will be open for residents looking to
BIG ‘BOO’THERS: (From left) Jill Howsam, Cheryl Holmes and Margaret Ayres got into the spooky spirit of Halloween ahead of Big Brothers/Big Sisters North Durham’s upcoming Halloween Spooktacular party at the Scugog Community Centre, located at 1655 Reach St., on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets for this 19-plus event are $25, and can be purchased in advance at Flawless Dry Cleaners or the Port Perry Scout Hall. For more information, BLAKE WOLFE The Standard please call 905-985-3733.
Local artist Karen Richardson opens new exhibit at Farndale
Next month, local artist and author Karen Richardson, shown here at a recent book signing, will be hosting a solo exhibition of paintings at the Kent Farndale Gallery, located inside the Scugog Memorial Library. SUBMITTED PHOTO SCUGOG: The Kent Farndale Gallery will host a solo exhibition of contemporary paintings by Port Perry artist and author Karen Richardson from November 2 to December 5. The show, ‘Welcome to StoneGarden’, features 40 works of art, filled with luscious flowers and other garden treasures, alongside dry stone walls and pebble beaches. This combination of organic and inorganic subjects allows viewers to appreciate the extraordinary beauty of ordinary places. Karen Richardson has been a pro-
fessional artist for over 25 years and a workshop instructor for almost a decade. Several paintings in the show are featured in her new art instruction book, Watercolour Toolbox. Karen will be signing books at the opening reception on Saturday, November 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Kent Farndale Gallery, in the Scugog Memorial Public Library at 231 Water St. in Port Perry, is open 7 days a week during library hours. For more information, visit www.karenrichardson.ca or contact the library at 905-985-7686.
learn about the perspectives of their neighbours. Each Human Book is an individual who has been selected because of their unique life experiences. The inaugural line-up features a number of familiar names and faces from the Uxbridge community. For a full listing
of those participating, and more information on their stories and availability, visit www.uxlib.com. This two-day event will be held to celebrate Ontario Public Library Week. Library cardholders are now able to place holds on their chosen human books by calling 905-852-9747.
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