The Standard Newspaper December 5th, 2013

Vol. 10 No. 49

THURSDAY, December 5, 2013

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Scugog seeks repayment of ice rescue bill BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

A CEREMONY OF CAROLERS: The Monday Morning Singers gave a rousing performance of Benjamin Bitten’s ancient English Christmas suite in celebration of Bitten’s 100th birthday, on Sunday, Dec. 1 at Trinity Church in Uxbridge. They were joined by renowned harpist Sharlene Wallace and BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard accomplished soloists Grace Rogers and Stephanie Laderman.

Dagmar resort set to undertake major project DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: Citing safety concerns, a local ski hill approached councillors this week to pitch a largescale restoration project that could begin as early as next summer.

Operators at Dagmar Ski Resort made a presentation to council at their meeting on the morning of Monday, Dec. 2, to pitch the plan that will see the importation of 240,000 cubic metres of fill over the next three years in order to carry out site alterations and grading improvements.

Throughout their presentation, representatives from Dagmar assured councillors of their commitment to conducting the operation in a safe manner for the local environment, promising a fully transparent operation,

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“Under no circumstances will we take any risks that may jeopardize the environment or our business,” said Dagmar CEO Alex Nagy. “We’ll do whatever it takes to keep the dirty dirt out.”

Dagmar representatives later disclosed that they have been in contact with crews responsible for the 407 extension about excess fill removed from the site being imported to carry out the regrading at the local ski hill.

“Time is of the essence, and we don’t want the opportunity to work with the 407 to slip by because it’s just down the road,” Mr. Nagy said.

While councillors did not formally endorse the project, several members of council congratulated the group T U R N TO PAG E 4 on such a through presentation.

Nearly 11 months after the incident took place and made headlines across the country, Scugog councillors have decided they’ve heard enough about why an Oshawa resident will not pay a nearly$5,400 ice rescue bill - an invoice that will now go to a collection agency should its recipient continue his refusal to pay.

Angler Neil Robbescheuten returned to council chambers this Monday (Dec. 2) to once again appeal the bill from the Scugog Fire Department following his Jan. 13 rescue from the mud off of the northern shore of Scugog Island. Mr. Robbescheuten, who previously appeared before council on March 4 to appeal the bill, stated that although he has reconsidered some of his actions on the lake since the incident (such as venturing out alone), he refuses to pay the bill “in principle” due to it being “ethically and morally wrong.” While Mr. Robbescheuten still contended that the ice he was fishing on was safe (despite spring-like temperatures in the area that day) it was a thick fog that caused him to become disoriented and wander onto thin ice, which he fell through to become stuck in the mud.

Following the rescue call, which brought police, EMS and 29 firefighters to the scene, Mr. Robbescheuten was asked for his name and address, later receiving the bill in the mail.

Similar to the March 4 discussion, councillors showed little sympathy to Mr. Robbescheuten’s plight and questioned many of his actions that day as well as his staunch refusal to pay the bill. An offer to make a $500 charitable donation in lieu of paying the bill - as was previously discussed in March - was also shot down by council.

Mr. Robbescheuten again stated that he believes the billing practice will deter calls to 911. However, Chief Miller clarified that the invoice was for a fire department service fee, as opposed to a 911 fee, as Mr. Robbescheuten said multiple times during the presentation. The chief also added that in discussion with other area fire chiefs, including Oshawa’s Steve Meringer, no incidents have been recorded where victims of an emergency were hesitant to call for help out of fear of receiving a hefty bill.

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Thurs., December 5, 2013 Christmas Camp for children age 3 to 12 - Camp runs December 30th, January 2nd & 3rd. Registration now open - visit www.scugog.ca for details.

MEETINGS, PROCLAMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Council / Committee Meeting Schedule December 9th

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

December 16th

•Council Meeting – 6:30 p.m.

The meetings noted above are open to the public and will be held at the Municipal Office (181 Perry St., Port Perry) unless noted differently.

BID OPPORTUNITIES Contract No. Q2013-06 – Supply and Delivery of Hanging Baskets and Assorted Flowers within the Township of Scugog

Complete Contract Documents are available for pickup starting on Monday, November 25, 2013 at the Municipal Office located at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry during regular business hours for a non-refundable fee of $56.50.

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

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

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

Mandatory site visit to be held Thursday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICES Township of Scugog 2014 Budget

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

by Tuesday, January 20th, 2014.

Identification Required

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

In that effort, identification will be required to process some transactions and requests. If you would like more information with regards to this requirement, please contact our office at 905-985-7346.

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.

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.

Sidewalk Installation

The Township will be installing 170 meters of sidewalk on the west side of Old Simcoe Road from Reach Street north to S.A. Cawker Public School.

Work is scheduled to begin the week of November 18, 2013 and will carry on for 5 weeks, weather dependent.

Traffic on Old Simcoe Road will be interrupted during the period of construction. We appreciate your patience.

PUBLIC NOTICES For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 905-985-7346 ext. 112 or email scornish@scugog.ca.

Trapping Season

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

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

Parking Reminder

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

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

Bridge Closure – Scugog Line 8 - Important Notice

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

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

Residents with Disabilities or Special Needs

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

2014 Burn Permits

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

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

No Burning During the Holidays

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

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

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 2014 March Break Camp Staff

The Township of Scugog is looking for March Break Camp Counsellors! If you are interested in working in a fun daycamp environment, gaining unique recreational leadership experience, let us know. Resumes will be accepted until December 13, 2013 for the March Break Camp positions. Submit your cover letter & resume by email to tbudgen@scugog.ca or drop it off at 1655 Reach Street: Attention: Tanya Budgen indicating the position you are applying for. Visit www.scugog.ca (Employment Opportunities) for application process, qualifications and responsibilities and requirements of the positions. The Township of Scugog is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Student Employment Summer Camp & Aquatic Job Postings

We are looking for energetic, organized, qualified students to fill the roles of several positions for summer 2014. If you are interested in this unique opportunity in our recreational department, you are encouraged to submit an up to date resume highlighting your skills and qualifications. We are looking to fill the following positions: Lifeguard/Instructor, Summer Camp Supervisor, Aquatic Supervisor, Part Time Seasonal

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Lifeguard, Summer Camp Counsellor. Visit www. scugog.ca (Employment Opportunities) for the posting which include application process, qualifications, responsibilities and requirements.

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

The Township of Scugog is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RECREATION Christmas Camp

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

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

Winter Programs

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

Winter Public Programs at the Scugog & Blackstock Arenas

The winter public programs are underway at the Scugog & Blackstock Arenas.

Public Skating Schedule: Blackstock Arena Wednesday – 3:00 to 4:50 pm Saturday – 7:00 to 8:50 pm Sunday- 2:00 to 3:50pm Scugog Arena Wednesday - 5 to 5:50 pm Sunday - 1 to 2:20 pm Indoor Walking Program •Scugog Community Recreation Centre – Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m.

For a complete program schedule visit www.scugog.ca or contact 905-985-8698.

EVENTS 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 with admission free until Christmas. The exhibit is curated by Wayne Venning. For details visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com.

12, Twelve, Twelve - An Evening of Twilight Specials

On December 12th downtown Port Perry will be open until midnights for an evening of twilight specials! Visit www.discoverportperry.ca for more details.

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

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

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

The voice of North Durham

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Local man loses arms in farm accident UXBRIDGE: A farm accident in north Uxbridge on Friday (Nov. 29) injured two local men.

According to police, an Ornge air ambulance was dispatched on Friday morning after a man lost both arms after being trapped in an auger in a

silo at a property on Conc.

4 north of Davis Dr. The man was transported by air to a Toronto hospital where attempts to reattach his limbs were unsuccessful.

A second victim also became trapped in machinery attempting to free the first victim and

was later extracted by local firefighters, and rushed to hospital after suffering a broken arm and leg in the ordeal.

Police added that both men have been stabilized, and the Ministry of Labour is investigating the workplace accident.

Shelter donations stolen from McDonalds SCUGOG: Durham police are appealing to the public after a donation box collecting change for the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter was stolen from a local McDonalds restaurant over the weekend.

According to McDonalds owner Ginger Jackson, staff discovered that the outdoor box - located under the restaurant’s drive-thru window - had been smashed and emptied at some point over the weekend.

The box contained donations from restaurant patrons, which are being collected by the restaurant to be put toward the construction of the new UxbridgeScugog Animal Shelter.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact DRPS’ 15 Division at 905-579-1520, ext.

2672, or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477or www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.

A HOLIDAY TRADITION: The Port Perry Scouts celebrate another year of growth with their Christmas Tree Sale at Canadian Tire’s Port Perry location. Greg, Matthew and Alex Newhook manned the trees BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard with Jeff Porteous On Sunday, Dec. 1.

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Project to require 2,400 loads of fill F RO M PAG E 1

“It would be a big move for us to allow this sort of operation,” commented Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor. “But, the big difference is that you didn’t buy a piece of land to fill, you already have a multi-million dollar business that you are looking to improve.”

Later, Dagmar representatives explained that the project would be completed in three phases, and are hopeful that work can begin as early as next summer. Under the guidelines of their plan, 2,400 trucks of fill would be brought onto the site over the next three years via Uxbridge/ Pickering Townline Rd. and Lakeridge Rd. Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet emphasized

the need for a traffic plan before the project can move ahead at the municipal level.

“We need to have a traffic plan in place for this project before work begins,” said Councillor Highet.

“We’re getting flack from other municipalities because trucks are moving through our municipality so they can build an aerodrome - if that ever comes to pass remains to be seen.

The difference is that you are building infrastructure, not just filling a hole or dumping on a field.”

The next stage of the project will be meetings between Dagmar officials, the township’s Fill Committee as well as township staff in the near future to further clarify details of the plan.

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Best Wishes from the Mantifel’s and the Lee’s 90th Birthday Open House The family of Catherine (Tina) Vanderby is hosting an Open House in honour of her 90th birthday!

Family and friends are cordially invited to join this celebration on

Sunday, December 8, 2013 2pm – 4pm Latcham Centre 121 Queen Street, Port Perry Best wishes only, please

If you see this Country Crooner on December 9th , be sure to wish him a

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SEEING STARS AT THE SANTA CLAUS PARADE: These Uxbridge Stars players were among the many participants in last weekend’s Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade, which wound through the downtown and ushered in the holiday season in Uxbridge. For more photos from the parade, see Page 16.

BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Polar Plunge returning to Elgin Pond DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: It’s shaping up to be a chilly New Year’s Day for some brave local residents with the return of the Elgin Pond Polar Plunge.

Local residents Todd Williamson and Brad Ballinger made a presentation on behalf of the local chapter of the United Way to council at their meeting on the morning of Monday, Dec. 2, to outline the plan for the sec-

ond annual event, which will once again take place on Jan. 1.

According to Mr. Williamson, last year’s inaugural Polar Plunge in Uxbridge raised $8,500 for several local charities, and organizers are hoping for an even greater responce from the community this winter.

The festivities will take place between 10 a.m. and noon, with the Plunge taking place at approximately 11 a.m. Main St. will be closed between Mill St.

and Bell St. throughout the two-hour event.

After taking the plunge, participants will be whisked away to Uxpool to change into drier clothes, and then to the Uxbridge Legion for a hot breakfast.

Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor congratulated the pair for their commitment to this event, and the community.

“That’s $8,500 that people in our municipality wouldn’t have without this great event,” Mayor

O’Connor said. “But, I guarantee you that I won’t be taking part in this.”

However, Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger once again plans to participate in the event again this year, and even remarked that he had saved his costume from last year.

Those interested in taking the plunge in support of local charities this New Year’s Day can sign up at either Williamson GM or Williamson Chrysler on Toronto St. South.

Foxtrail development meeting draws crowd DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: Residents turned out in droves on Nov. 25 to once again voice their concerns over the Foxtrail development in Uxbridge’s east end.

The purpose of the public meeting, held by the township as part of their ongoing review process into the development, specifically dealing with the development’s site plan application and plan of condominium application.

Nearby residents once again packed council chambers for the occasion, as has been the case since the project was first announced in 2008, and many familiar complaints were levied against the proposed 46-unit condominium/ townhouse development, which was severed from Foxbridge Golf Course earlier this year, and purchased by Brookfield Homes.

Chief amongst the complaints from nearby residents of the Coral Creek/Estates of Avonlea development is that when purchasing their homes, some paid a premium in order to acquire lots backing onto greenspace. One resident present at the meeting claimed to have paid an extra $25,000 for a lot backing onto the proposed development.

Additionally, another resident

hatched the idea to have those who purchase new homes backing onto greenspace should have premiums collected by the developer put into a fund that would reimburse residents whose view will be affected by the new development.

The resident did not provide any details of expanding the plan to include homes that were adversely affected by the Coral Creek development approximately 10 years ago.

The idea received little support, and it was argued that the resident’s issue lies with Fabio Furlan, developer of Coral Creek, not with the current project.

“It isn’t Brookfield that’s to blames here, Furlan charged you that premium,” responded Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor.

Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle also spoke out against the practice of charging premiums for lots, which carry no guarantee that the views will remain untouched by further development.

“It’s a bit of an injustice that people are paying premiums, and then a few years later, they’re gone and new people are paying premiums all over again,” commented Councillor Mantle.

Another main point of contention from residents was the use of an entrance off Brock St. for con-

struction of the development. A representative from Brookfield clarified that, when completed, the main entrance for the site would run off Nelkydd Ln., and the Brock St. entrance would be used only as an emergency access point.

“A traffic access for normal traffic off Brock St. was turned down,” clarified township planner Liz Howson.

“There were concerns about construction traffic coming through the neighbourhood, and when zoning was done it was always understood that construction traffic would be coming off Brock St.” Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor added, “I personally don’t think you’d want to see construction traffic coming down Nelkydd,” a statement the resident strongly disagreed with.

As well, residents from far beyond the development came out to voice opposition to the site, including a Bloomington Rd. man who argued that the township “only follows the Planning Act when it’s convenient to do so, and you can’t do what you’ve done without an official plan amendment.”

Earlier in the meeting it was explained that this meeting was just the latest step in the process for the development, after its official plan amendment and zoning plan were both passed in January 2012.

The voice of North Durham

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Angler refuses to pay ice rescue bill F RO M PAG E 1

Following the presentation and discussion, council opted to not hear another appeal and to continue its pursuit of the unpaid bill, which will go to collections if necessary. Scugog CAO Bev Hendry said that as most unpaid fees for service in the municipality are collected through property tax bills, a collection agency would be required - a first for Scugog - as Mr. Robbescheuten resides outside of the township.

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TOY DRIVE CONTINUES: Karen Teed of Operation Scugog, Cpl. Clay Whiting, and Cpt. Robert Evans collected a van-load of donated toys and food items outside of Shopper’s Drug Mart Port Perry for Operation Scugog’s Food and Toy Drive, on Sunday, Dec. 1. This weekend, the van will be at Vos’ Independent on Saturday (Dec. 7) and at Wal-Mart on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Operation Scugog BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard and its toy drive partners thank the community for their ongoing support.

Blackstock Rec Centre project to begin soon SCUGOG: Scugog councillors got their first look at the future of the Blackstock Community Centre this week, a major renovation project slated to get underway in the near future.

Architect Nick Swerdfeger and Recreation and Culture Manager Craig Belfry appeared before councillors this Monday (Dec. 2), giving council a glimpse of what the Church St. facility will look like in the coming years. Approval of an Ontario Trillium Grant for $121,800 to be used for the project was announced at the Blackstock Fair this past August, followed by a series of public meetings and a community survey regarding the renovations.

“This project is about addressing both the building’s function and appearance at the same time,” said Mr. Swerdfeger.

According to Mr. Swerdfeger, who was awarded the contract for the project in October, among the main issues to be addressed in the project are making the facility’s washrooms accessible and barrier-free, as well as updating the building’s electrical panel and creating better storage opportunities in rooms like the main banquet hall and multi-purpose room, which houses the Blackstock Nursery School two days a week. While some changes, such as the re-

location of the bar area, may decrease the size of the multi-purpose room he said, additional storage will make up for that fact. He added that the daycare has been “fully involved” with the planning process.

In terms of appearance, Mr. Swerdfeger said that the building’s original brickwork will be exposed in parts of the banquet room, part of a “minimal” esthetic that will also highlight the room’s chandeliers and ceiling, which will get a modern facelift. The building’s lobby will also be opened up to create a better flow into the building.

With plans for the project “98 per cent” complete as of this week, Mr. Swerdfeger said that he expects to line up firms for the work in the coming months.

Decision on trapping policy deferred Scugog councillors will wait to hear from both sides of the issue of trapping within the township before any possible review of the municipality’s related bylaw takes place.

Local residents Joe Johnston and Judy Barrett appeared before councillors this week, raising concerns over the township’s trapping policy - which aims to control wildlife like beavers and muskrats which can cause water damage and hazards through their dam-

building activities - specifically the presence of traps alongside roadways and trails throughout the township. Their concerns stem from a disturbing incident in early November, when a neighbour’s dog became ensnared in a conibear-style trap along the Trans-Canada Trail. After the animal’s rescue from the trap, Mr. Johnston and Ms. Barrett soon discovered several other traps in the area, including two containing a raccoon and porcupine.

The incident raised safety concerns from the delegates for both pets and people walking in areas of the township that may contain the traps. While not opposing the use of the traps outright, Mr. Johnston and Ms. Barrett requested that perhaps traps could be relocated further away from walking areas and signage be posted that trapping may be taking place in a given location.

Explaining the policy, Public Works Director Ian Roger said that a trapper contracted by the township works in conjunction with his department, informing staff of where traps are placed.

While delegates from the Ontario Fur Managers Association were present at the meeting, their presentation was deferred to a later date due to this week’s council meeting running behind.

According to Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier, a possible decision to review Scugog’s trapping bylaw will take place following that date.

SCUGOG: Mark Dec. 12 on your calendar and plan to be in downtown Port Perry that night.

The shops of the Port Perry BIA are holding their first annual 12-Twelve-Twelve Evening, featuring a night of twilight specials for Christmas shoppers.

With Dec. 25 just around the corner, downtown Port Perry will be open that evening until 12 a.m. for special deals on Queen St. The event will also feature live music to entertain shoppers. For more information, visit www. discoverportperry.ca.

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• Make sure you get the vehicle you want. If it’s not on the lot, I can find it.

• Not confuse you, I will try to be as up front & transparent as possible.

• Get you the most possible for your trade in.

• Price match any formal written quote.

Andrew Naylor Sales & Leasing

1565 Highway 7A West, Port Perry (Just east of Walmart)

905.985.3655 www.taylorfordsales.com

SERVICE and PARTS Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

SALES Mon/Thur.

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Christmas goodies in the tea room will be served with tea, coffee, and hot cider. Admission by donation. There will be a New Year’s Eve Dance again this year, sponsored by the Caesarea Hall Board. Only 66 tickets will be sold. Call Beth for tickets ($25 each) at 905-986-4519.

Here are the results from euchre on Thursday, Nov. 28: High Scores - First - D Smith, Second - D Fallis, Third - H Krieg, Fourth - R Stephenson, Fifth - S Stephenson; Most Lone Hands (tie) - D Smith, B Kirven, and S Patterson; and Low Score - M Trull. We had 11 full tables for a total of 46 players. Come and join us on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at-

Nestleton Hall on Highway 7A. Blackstock & District Lions Club Welcome to Lion Vicki Smith, our newest member, who was inducted by our visiting Zone Chairperson of Zone 33 East, Lion Larry Doble. Lion Larry updated our members on our District Governor’s project, hearing devices for communities without these amenities.

There are two Lions in our District running for second Vice District Governor of District A-16. Each of them will be campaigning at our Club: Lion David Mills on December 11 and Lion Tim Cheung on March 19.

Last Wednesday the guest speaker at the Lioness District Meeting in Can-

nington was Henri Audet, Executive Director of Lions Clubs Camp Kirk. His video presentation demonstrated how children with learning disabilities and very low esteem feel very good about themselves after being to our Camp.

To find out more about this Camp, visit www.campkirk.com or call toll free 1-866-982-3310.

On Saturday, Dec. 14, come and enjoy a country Christmas at Nestleton United Church, featuring quartets from Durham Shores Chorus with additional entertainment by the Nestleton Players.

Christmas goodies in the team room will be served with tea, coffee and hot cider. Admission by donation.

BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Blackstock was saddened with news of the passing of Eileen McLaughlin after a short illness. Visitation was at Waggs on Sunday evening and the celebration of her life service was at her Blackstock United Church on Monday afternoon. Sympathy is extended to her three daughters Linda Bradburn, Janis St. John and Kelly Gatchell and their families as well as her many friends. She will be greatly missed.

The annual Breakfast With Santa has a new location and day. It will be held this Saturday at the Nestleton Hall from 9-1. Mrs. Claus will be there with Santa. Photos will be available as well as many other activities.

A musical treat is in store at the regular service at 9:45

NORTH DURHAM First Thursday of Month Uxbridge Parkinson’s Support Group meetings, 22 James Hill Court, Uxbridge (Bridgewater Building Function room) 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., information, 905-852-8894, www. uxparkinsons Every 3rd Thursday The Uxbridge Genealogical Group meets in the Library, lower level, 7 p.m., $2, 905-852-6973 or eileen-wilson@powergate.ca Every Wednesday and Thursday * Play Group Drop-in at Blackstock Co-op Nursery School, Blackstock Rec Centre, 9:30 am - 11:15 am., snack, drink and craft provided, $4 non-members, $3 members, 50¢ each additional child, 905-986-4585.

1st and 3rd Thursdays Meditation sessions, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., bring comfortable cushions, cost is donation, info: 905-852-9974.

First Friday of every Month *Ladies cancer-support friendship group, (except for July and August), join us for lunch at noon, Jersey’s Restaurant, Uxbridge, info: Kathy 905-8952-7292. *Port Perry Flowyoga Studio yoga class with all proceeds to Uxbridge/Scugog Animal Shelter, pay-as-you-can-class, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., www.portperryflowyoga.com or 905-441-7874.

a.m. at the United Church when the Senior Choir will present the cantata, ‘I Believe.’ Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy.

Mark your calendars for the next Sunday evening, Dec. 14, at Nestleton United Church’s Country Christmas featuring quartets from the Durham Shores Chorus.

Joan Dukewich and family are moving to Port Perry and want to thank neighbours and friends for their kindness, help and concern over the past 38 years.

Winners at the Tuesday card party were Elmo Gibson, Norm Lachar, Marion Koppen, Jocelyn Bradbury and Keith Van Camp, low. Elmo Gibson, Harold Crawford and Keith Van Camp won the specials.

Friday, December 6 and Sunday, December 8 One Voice Singers will hold their annual concert ‘Welcome Christmas’ on Friday December 6 at 7:30pm and Sunday December 8 at 3:00pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Special Guests this year is the Port Perry H.S. Senior Chamber Choir. $18 advance tickets available at Presents, Presents, Presents, and from choir members. $20 at the door.

Saturday, December 7 Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary’s Chances Are Christmas Store holds its Winter Jewellery and Accessories Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- Breakfast with Santa being held at the Nestleton Community Center, 9 a.m. to 1 pm. This is a fundraiser for the Blackstock Co-op Nursery School. There will be a silent auction, bake sale, kids activities and of course pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Ham, sausage, eggs, pancakes, juice and coffee/tea.

Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item for the Scugog Food Bank.

Sunday, December 8 Lake Scugog Historical Society Olde-Fashioned Christmas Service, 6:30p.m., St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 319 Queen St. A Reading of “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” Christmas carol singing, coffee and desserts. Donations to the food bank accepted and a collection plate will be passed.

Wednesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12 The Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry is hosting its annual Delicious and Delightful Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, in the lobby of Lakeridge Health Port Perry.

Thoughts and prayers from the community go out to the Moore family from Sandford Side Road following a series of tragic events.

Just a reminder that for the month of December, we will be having our church services at Utica United Church, 11am. Greeters are Rod and Marlene McKay, Cathy McKay and Rob and Allison Ashton and family. This Sunday, December 8, is White Gift Sunday and the Children’s pagent. There is a special offering that will go to pay for baskets the youth made for York/Durham Region women’s shelters. There will also be a pot luck luncheon after the service, but have asked that nothing be brought that needs to be put into an oven. There are no ovens at Utica. Please bring things in a crock pot, or something to be served cold.

The UCW will hold their annual Christmas potluck lunch on Tuesday, December 10, at noon. All ladies are invited and welcome.

The next seniors luncheon is on December 12, Epsom church at noon. Please call 905852-7445 to reserve.

Thank you to everyone who helped decorate the church for Christmas. Margaret is planning to take the youth Christmas Caroling the week before Christmas. Please call her for details if you are interested.

Friday, December 13 Christmas In Uxbridge - Men of Note Choir, 7:30 p.m. this premier men’s choir creates an almost perfect blend of sweet harmonious sound. Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Seniors & Children (under 12) from Church Office or call 905-852-7016.

Proceeds to outreach projects. St Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto Street South, Uxbridge. www.stpauls-uxbridge.ca and on Facebook.

Saturday, December 14 Nestleton United Church hosts “Country Christmas” at the church at 7 p.m. Entertainment by quartets from “Durham Shores Chorus” and the “Famous Nestleton Players”. Goodies in the Tea Room - door prizes - free-will offering.

Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve service at Goodwood Church, 7 p.m. all welcome. For further information call Rev. Elaine Lush at 905640 -1781 or June Harper at 905-640-3347.

- Christmas Eve Service at Seagrave United Church. Wagon rides and caroling throughout the village at 4 p.m. Followed by hot chocolate and treats. Service at 5.30 p.m. All welcome to join us in the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

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SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew and Jean Short Many Seagravers attended the Celebration of Life at Miller Memorial Church for Ross Stone on Saurday.

Our Community send prayers to a Sandford Farmer, Ken Moore and his family, as there was a terrible farm accident involving his son and employee.

Both men are in Toronto hospitals.

Happy Birthday Wishes to Bailey Taylor (Dec. 6).

Rita Prokopchuk had her three grandchildren, Avery, Abby and Joey Morris visiting this weekend. They were going to visit Scugog Shores Museum on Sunday.

The Sanctuary was beautifully decorated with poinsettias on this First Sunday of Advent. Avery Puckrin gave

PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd

her answers for Bible Jeopardy and next week we will hear from Barb Martyn and Tara Taylor.

Dec. 8 - 9:15 a.m. White Gift Sunday and second Sunday of Advent. Please bring a non-perishable item for the food bank.

Dec 8 - A Short congregational meeting after the service (prior to going downstairs for coffee hour Dec 10 - Noon. Seagrave is Out to Lunch again, and these great volunteers are serving up turkey casserole, veggies, homemade bread, dessert, tea and coffee. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank.

Please call Donna 905-985-8350 for reservations.

Dec 12 7 p.m. Opening the Doors to Spirituality with Rev. Paul.

Dec 14 - Seagrave Men’s Breakfast at 8am - All men are asked to bring a friend with them to the breakfast.

Anyone wishing to renew the Observer, please contact Betty Lou Beacock or Eleanor Sturman. The cost is $20. per subscription.

On-going - The Seagrave United church is collecting Campbell Soup labels, used stamps and old eye glasses.

Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service at Seagrave Church. Wagon rides and caroling throughout the village at 4.00 p.m. followed by hot chocolate and treats. Service at 5.30 p.m. All welcome in the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

All members of our congregation are asked to please cut off the stamps from their Christmas card envelopes. Please save them for the UCW. They can be turned in to the UCW in February along with the soup labels.

Sunday December 15, Advent 3 is White Gift Sunday in both churches. Also the Christmas Choral Fest at 4 p.m. will be held at Port Perry, followed by the Outreach lasagna dinner at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are available at the

Church Office.

Tuesday December 17, at 7 p.m., the Comfort for Christmas service will take place at Port Perry.

The winners at the Thursday evening euchre at the Community Center are Mac Albright, Rick Fink, Mary Drewery, Ileen Dawson, Ethel Smith and Georgina Stiner. The lone hand series was a tie between Connie Cloutier and Rick Fink. Both had 11 lone hands. The Christmas Euchre will be held on Thursday, December 19.

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till The Greenbank Lions have a new web page to help the community become aware of the various events going on, and the services and fund raising activities of your local Lions Club. Just google Greenbank Lions and go to the clubhouse web site.

The Lions are collecting scrap metal and electronic waste for the Spring, so phone 905-985-3723 now for pick up of items. Recently the Lions donated money for the Healthy Lunch and Toy Mountain at Greenbank Public School and Operation Scugog Food Bank.

The School is still collecting for the Toy Drive-new, unwrapped toys. Students and parents, remember the Heritage train ride is this Friday, Dec. 6 from 6 to 7 p.m.! You may be on C.T.V.! (For more info contact the school at 905-985-2567)

Congrats to this week’s Sunshine ticket winnersWilliam M., Shealyn L., Cassidy M. Super job kids!

Congratulations to Luke Puckrin, who was named 2013 Banjo Player of the Year at the Central Canadian Blue Grass Association Annual Awards night held at Deerhurst Resort, November 23, 2013.

The Sunday School Christmas Concert, followed by the Black Light Puppets and a special guest from the North Pole is a must see event on Saturday, December 7, 7 p.m.! Good will offering to the Sunday School. A second Black Light performance will happen Saturday, Dec. 14 2013, 7:30 p.m. with Goodwill Offering to Greenbank Church. Sunday Bible Jeopardy answers were given by Ilah, Hunter and Canyon.

Donations to the Food Bank (Scugog) may be given

each Sunday through December. A donation box is in the sanctuary.

Muriel Tassie is still collecting Zehrs Tapes which fund our U.C.W. This will end this month. Thanks to all who have supported this fundraiser, and to Muriel for her efforts.

Happy Birthday to Doug Watson.

To place a pointsethia in memory of a loved one, please call Valerie 905-985-3586 before Dec.6.

Greeters on Advent 1, Dec. 1 Sunday, were Eunice Rahm and Mary Jean Till. The first Advent Candle was lit by Anne St. John, Leslie, Rachel and Owen Martens.

Special music by the Senior Choir and organist Valerie Hunter.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

70 Toronto St. North Uxbridge Father John Duffy Mass Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.

Confessions Saturday 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

For Mass through the week call office 905-852-6944

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

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

Advent 2 - December 8 Choir Cantata at Blackstock Welcome to all!

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

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,’

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. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, December 8 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship

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, December 8 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:

Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship

SUNDAY SERVICES 9:15 a.m. Sunday school for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Worship

Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com

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

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 All Saints Sunday and Memorial Service Sunday, December 8 2nd Sunday of Advent Lessons and Carol Service 10 a.m.

Sunday School and Nursery available

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, December 8 10 a.m. Morning Service

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca 2nd Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 8, 10 a.m.

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

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

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

Sunday, December 8 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 Friday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Revival Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, December 8 Second Sunday of Advent Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. White Gift Sunday

Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 a.m. Service

Everyone is Welcome Children’s Time with Services

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EDITORIAL Enough’s enough After almost 11 months and countless amounts of coverage across the country, the matter of an almost $5,400 invoice to an Oshawa resident for a January ice rescue by Scugog emergency crews is no further ahead.

Following a second appeal from the angler to Scugog Council this week that presented no new information, councillors decided (wisely) that with both parties at loggerheads, not even an additional 30day grace period is likely to yield a wilful payment and the whole matter should be dealt with by a collections agency if necessary and not waste any more staff time.

While he claims the ice he was fishing on was perfectly safe and that it was a thick fog that caused him to become disoriented and wander onto an unsafe area of the lake, there appears to be a lack of consideration for the weather conditions at the time, as temperatures had been climbing to unseasonable highs in the days leading up to the incident.

Once again this week, the angler frequently stated that attaching such fees to emergency response would deter anyone in danger from making the call to 911, out of fear that a hefty fine may be coming in the mail.

That is simply untrue. Is your life - or anyone’s - worth less than $5,400?

True, billing for rescue service is not a common practice in most municipalities, nor was this fact widely promoted to anyone not reading this newspaper or perusing township literature prior to January 13. It’s also a significant amount of money to part with and no one would be happy to do that.

Conversely, when considering ongoing budget pressures in Scugog such as restricted development and the desire to not pass along additional/avoidable emergency costs to the tax base, it’s not hard to understand why municipalities that bear the liability of large waterbodies would consider recouping costs from those who take the risk of venturing onto lakes and rivers in questionable conditions, for nothing more than recreation.

What happens next remains to be seen, and with another winter upon us, the issue is sure to be top of mind with anyone venturing out for a day of ice-fishing.

Thanks from a Beaverton resident To the Editor, It was while waiting for my sister’s doctor (Martin Stewart) to let me know how she was following colon cancer surgery that I first saw your newspaper. It was in the front lobby of the Port Perry Hospital, likely 2009.

Going to the Oshawa Cancer Centre for my sisters chemo treatments I always made a point of picking up the Standard. You’ve lost a couple of columnists but still produce an excellent newspaper.

Speaking of “excellent” reminds me to mention what a

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

wonderful hospital you have. I did write to the hospital but maybe there are some Standard readers not aware of the wonderful facility Port Perry has. 911 took me to Uxbridge Cottage Hospital when I passed out in a restaurant recently and it’s also excellent.

The 911 fellows were on standby for Beaverton that night and they came from Port Perry.

P.S. I truly wish you had outlets closer to Beaverton.

Barbara Brayshaw Beaverton

PPUC Auction a success To the Editor, I would to commend and thank the businesses of Port Perry for their generous support of the Port Perry United Church Auction that took place on November 10.

When approached for donations, they responded enthusiastically. Some even offered donations without being asked.

This is only one instance of the many times local businesses help and support our local community.

Let me suggest that one way residents of Port Perry and the surrounding area can show our appreciation to the local business community is to shop locally and conduct our business with local people.

In this way we support the businesses of our community and build the spirit of goodwill that we all enjoy.

David Shepherd Port Perry United Church

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Nestleton man killed in crash SCUGOG: A 49-year-old Nestleton man succumbed to his injuries following a two-vehicle collision near Blackstock last Thursday night.

On Nov. 28, at approximately 5:03 p.m., officers from both East and North Divisions were called to Regional Rd. 57 and Edgerton Rd. in Scugog regarding a two-vehicle collision with potential lifethreatening injuries.

According to police, a Mazda driven by a 20-year-old Seagrave man was northbound on Regional Rd. 57 approaching Edgerton Rd. when it went through the intersection, colliding with an eastbound Hyundai driven by the Nestleton man. The driver of the Mazda received minor injuries and was treated at the scene by responding EMS personnel. The driver of the Hyundai was pronounced at the scene. A male passenger in the Hyundai was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries.

Collision investigators from the Traffic Services Branch attended to investigate. The roadway was closed for several hours to collect evidence and conduct their investigation. Alcohol is not a factor in the collision and the investigation is ongoing. Next of kin are not permitting the release of the victim’s identity.

Anyone with new information regarding this collision is asked to call D/Cst. Lee of the Traffic Services Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5231.

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

Seagrave snowmobile collision hospitalizes local woman A local woman was rushed to hospital last Wednesday night (Nov. 27) following a snowmobile collision in Scugog.

The incident occurred on Nov. 27 at approximately 8:30 p.m., when a 44-yearold Scugog woman, operating a snowmobile on Dunward Rd. in Seagrave, lost control of the machine and struck a tree. The victim was rendered unconscious and was rushed to a local hospi-

tal with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The passenger was uninjured.

No charges were laid.

The incident took place on a night when winter weather conditions made for poor driving in many parts of Durham, with police responding to another serious collision that evening in Oshawa. Durham police are reminding motorists to drive according to the road and weather conditions.

DRPS RIDE program gearing up for Christmas season DURHAM: Statistics for the second week of the Festive RIDE program are now in following last week’s official launch. Although the number of persons arrested this year is down from the second week of last year’s campaign, Durham police continue to remind motorists, to not drink and drive.

The second week of the Festive RIDE program concentrated in several municipalities, including Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice and Scugog, with the following totals (the numbers in brackets reflect 2012 second week totals for comparison): - 1339-(1,505) Vehicles were stopped

by R.I.D.E. - 73-(65) People were given Roadside Breath Tests - 17-(17) People received “3 Day Suspensions” for registering a ‘warn’ - 1-(N/A) Person received a seven-day suspension for registering a ‘warn’ - 3-(0) Novice Drivers received a 24hr Licence Suspension - 15-(23) People were charged with Drinking and Driving Offences - 21-(32) Criminal Code Charges were laid against the15 people charged - 6-(5) G1 G2 / Young Driver License Holder Breaches of No Alcohol Condition - 36-(47) charged with various Highway Traffic Act offences - 7-(5) Arrests for other Drug Offences - 3-(3) Other Criminal Code Charges were laid against arrested parties A complete list of those charged with Impaired/Exceed will be posted at www.drps.ca under What’s New.

Staying in touch...

JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

Home ownership needs a strong economy PC Leader Tim Hudak addressed the Ontario Real Estate Association last week, and provided an update on legislation initiated by the PC Official Opposition to support realtors and their clients. It was my privilege to attend a portion of the OREA meeting and to speak with realtors from Durham Riding.

Tim Hudak told realtors that a decade under the current government has made the dream of home ownership much harder to achieve, especially for the middle class and younger Ontarians. This is the result of the loss of 300,000 manufacturing jobs, everincreasing taxes and spiking energy costs.

MPP Todd Smith, of Prince EdwardHastings succeeded in having his recommendations for allowing e-signatures on certain real estate transactions approved by the Province. PC Energy Critic, MPP Lisa MacLeod, has championed legislation that would protect unsuspecting home buyers from unwittingly buying a home that has been used as a grow-op or an illegal drug lab. Her legislation (Bill 29) proposes a listing of clandestine grow ops on the provincial land titles system. This Bill has not yet been debated in second reading. In my view, it should receive a high priority.

In his remarks to the realtors, Tim Hudak outlined our PC plan for affordable energy, training young people for the skills of the 21st century and the creation of manufacturing jobs. Balanced budgets mean Ontarians have the government services such as healthcare, long-term care and education.

Responsible management of the province’s finances will lead to jobs and business opportunities for Ontario families. This atmosphere of renewed confidence will encourage home ownership and all the benefits that result when families own their own homes.

Clarington Included in Funding for Better Access To Community Care and Home Care

Lester B. Pearson’s lament We Canadians are a proud people, from the beauty of our land, to our sheer size, including our freedoms, foods, and our national treasure - William Shatner. Canada has pretty much got it all, including an enormous helping of equality for all of our citizens.

We are often heard bragging about our healthcare system, a conversation which usually involves a comparison with our brothers to the south. If you have ever seen Michael Moore’s film Sicko, you understand exactly the kind of horror stories of American healthcare which we pride ourselves on abolishing.

Besides, when you lose a finger in a workshop accident, the first thought to enter your mind shouldn’t be your bank account.

Here in The Great White North, our government graciously foots the bill for most maladies and ailments a citizen may suffer.

For example, my niece Aunika just recently came down with croup, and after a short visit to the walk-in clinic she was given cough syrup to help her along and she is sleeping through the night once more - free of charge. I hope for her sake it was the delicious banana flavoured kind and not the antiseptic “cherry” flavour which bring up haunting memories from my childhood.

When it comes to your childhood illnesses, broken bones, or seeing a doctor for just about anything Canada has you covered.

Unless of course you live in Ontario and need medicine for your brain tumor. Yes, you read that right.

Kimm Fletcher, a 41 year-old mother of two living in Milton, made headlines when she was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer recently. After attempting to receive a course of the drug Avistan, which Health Canada has approved for the treatment of brain cancer, she was denied.

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While many other provinces and our federal government have approved the drug for Fletcher’s purpose, Ontario seems to be lagging behind, saying the nearly $100,000 full-course infusion can only be covered if used to treat colon cancer.

In the September 2009 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, UCLA researchers reported that the drug which Fletcher seeks improved response and survival in patients with her condition. Even the U.S. FDA has given Avistan accelerated approval due to its ability to slow the blood supply to new tumors and reduce leakage in the brain.

Thankfully, Fletcher and her family have received an outpouring of support and donations, raising half of the money needed to buy her another treatment, and hopefully another year or so of life. Clearly, Canucks are ready and willing to rally in support of a total stranger, which raises a question - why can’t all of our various governments and politicians have a big group-hug and get on the same wavelength? I’ll tell you why: because of the almighty dollar.

Blogs and newspaper articles show countless calls for a national healthcare consensus, a group of professionals who can decide what is worthy of bearing the Health Canada seal of approval for the whole nation. Unfortunately, no such program exists - instead, Ontario’s drug evaluation committee decides what they can afford to fund, leaving some of us out in the cold. If ‘Drug X’ is known to treat a condition in Saskatchewan, does it not stand to reason it would work in Ontario, too?

Many people in my family have been affected by cancer, and regardless of their treatments, some have lost the battle.

Still, it pains me to think about what could have happened if they were refused the medicine they needed - the one that

Late last month, a provincial funding allocation of nearly $28 million was announced for the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). This funding will assist community health care services, so that more seniors and others with complex conditions can receive better access to home care and supports that will help them live independently in their own homes.

Included in the announcement was an allocation of $691,542 for Community Care Durham. This funding is for a new location in Clarington. It will help an additional 55 people per year to maintain their independence and remain in their homes for as long as possible. As in all cases, I ask to be kept informed on where gaps in service exist.

Government’s Energy Literacy Campaign Can’t Hide the Real Reason for Expensive Power “Energy literacy” is a new buzz-word from the McGuinty-Wynne government.

With Ontario electricity prices soon to be the highest in North America, this government is trying to convince consumers that they have only themselves to blame for their high energy bills. Through socalled “energy literacy,” savvy consumers are expected to lower their bills by, for example, washing their clothes at midnight to shave a few cents off the cost per kilowatt hour. Yet, the real problem is not the energy consumer. It’s the provincial government’s costly errors in energy policy over the past decade.

The $1.1 billion gas plant cancellations, the costly “smart meters,” and expensive experiments in wind and solar power have all driven up the costs of power. Electricity consumers may feel the need to brush up on their energy literacy. But the amount that consumers can save through energy literacy is a drop in the bucket compared to what this government has wasted through its financial illiteracy.

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improved their quality of life or possibly took away the pain for even a moment.

The thought of any cancer patient being expected to pay exorbitant fees out of their pocket for treatment they need both shocks and offends me. Our politicians can agree to legalize and pay for marijuana and morphine (both illegal but effective drugs) for use by cancer patients, but the cancerkilling blood infusion Avistan is deemed too pricey for their pocket books?

I would like to put forth a radical new idea: why don’t we remove this divide between provinces which bars medical research from being applied and approved by the other provinces of Canada. This new system would be a sort of universal healthcare system - does that ring any bells?

I understand why some treatments could be considered untested, potentially dangerous, or plainly ineffective; this is why we need government approval for new medicines. However, when the process has already been carried out by our neighbours, must we prolong the agony and shorten the life of a patient, just because she doesn’t live in the right city?

In a world where the baby-boomers are becoming seniors and OHIP helps pay for pot and Viagra while cancer treatments are considered a waste of taxpayer’s money, I believe we need to re-evaluate our health care system and give our fine doctors and nurses access to the tools they need.

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Santa Paws has a new helper this Christmas SCUGOG: With the holiday season here, one local resident is helping to ensure that animals in need will have a bright Christmas.

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

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

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

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

BUSY BEES: Vera and Marlene were ‘sew’ busy creating clothes, cozies and table coverings for the Uxbridge Indoor Farmer’s Market this year, they decided to name their duo the Busy Bees. The event welcomed in the month on Dec. 1, inside the Uxbridge Arena.

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SANDFORD & ZEPHYR by Pat Asling January in November, maybe April in December! Looking back over the past 3 years to 2010, there has never been a temperature lower than -7C in November and many above 0C, so what happened this year?

Farming is always a dangerous occupation! This was brought shockingly home to us on Friday when Dan Moore got caught in the corn auger, with horrendous results. In true rural spirit, several neighbours banded together to harvest the corn crop and plow the field within 2 days. Others are assisting with the cattle. Our thought and prayers are with the Moore family, who has suffered far too much already. Best wishes also to Danny’s helper Jason Tait, also injured in the accident although less seriously.

Dec.1 was the service of Holy Communion in the morning with the focus

of Rev. Diane’s sermon was “Mary.” In the evening our traditional Candlelight programme took place. It was a beautiful service enhanced by the music of Susan Luke and her eldest daughter, our incomparable Carol Gibson, Nancy Wolfe and the choir.

Rev. Diane acted as narrator. Offering will go to local organization. It is a magical moment when the darkened church is lit by a myriad candles.

The M&P committee met Thursday evening at Zephyr. There are a number of items, set out by UC Conference, that require attention now that were never necessary previously.

The book club also met that evening.

Dec. 8 is White Gift Sunday. Please remember to bring donations of canned fruit, salmon, tuna, ketchup, pork and beans, toothpaste and instant coffee to Sandford for Loaves

and Fishes. Mt. Albert Food Bank needs cereal and tinned meat and fruit, pastas sauce and pasta from Zephyr. Tuesday, Dec. 10 Sandford Council meet for potluck lunch at the home of George and Diane Kydd, Dec. 11 is movie afternoon at Zephyr-all are welcome at 1 p.m. Sandford UCW meets on Thursday Dec.12, 1:30 p.m. for our Christmas programme and decisions on where to donate our funds. Please make every effort to attend. Dec. 15 at the service in Sandford the Sunday School children are presenting a play for our enjoyment always a fun time!

On Thursday Dec.19 Zephyr council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve services will be held at Zephyr at 7:30 p.m. and in Sandford at 9 p.m.

Please join the closest congregation this special evening.

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Last time I wrote about Citizen Science and the positive impact it has on the scientific community. The next logical step from individuals gathering data is for groups to do so in an organized and systematic fashion. In this light, the North Durham Nature Club (NDNC) was formed this fall by a small group of local nature enthusiasts who wanted to put some structure to their passion. Meeting in a darkened cellar on a dead-end street (well, not really, the room was well-lit and the road has two ends), they forged out the concept for a new nature club to focus on Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge Townships, since this area was not well-represented by clubs surrounding our region. Gathering experience and dedication to ensure the genesis of the club was successful was easy, for there is much knowledge and experience within our community.

The idea for the Club found its roots in myriad local wildlife projects and censuses (e.g. Durham Spring Bird Count, Christmas Bird Counts, CBC4Kids, bluebird nest box trails, migratory hawk surveys, butterfly and dragonfly censuses, marsh monitoring, and reptile and amphibian atlases). The broad knowledge base of our local naturalists and teachers ensure that adults and kids alike are exposed to nature at its best – and what better place than North Durham! Durham Region is well known as a wonderful place to view and study wildlife, with its forests, fields and marshes. A stroll through the countryside may take one to the Nonquon River Valley, Lake Scugog, Durham and Glen Major Forests, Beaver River Wetland,

the Seaton Trail, the shoreline of Lake Iroquois (really the edge of the Oak Ridges Moraine now), the Saintfield (Reach) Marshes and the Osler Tract to name but a few.

Building on important work that has been conducted in the area over the years, the NDNC executive has planned an exciting program to better document and protect the wildlife of the area and to introduce it to area residents.

At least four outdoor rambles and four indoor speaking events will be held each year, utilizing the expertise of local naturalists and teachers. A periodic newsletter will inform and teach about our flora and fauna. The future of Ontario’s nature rests with future generations. It is fundamental that children develop interest early in their lives so that wildlife will be protected for generations to come.

Fostering this awareness is essential to the success of this objective and the protection of wildlife, so the Club plans to develop kid focussed activities as part of its schedule.

More scientifically, the Club will start to compile inventories of local flora and fauna, with the goal of developing annotated lists of flowering plants, trees, insects, birds, mammals and reptiles/amphibians over time.

The Club’s Executive is led by President Alan Wells, who brings a lifetime of experience to the group. Derek Connelly, Mark Stabb, John McLean, Nancy Melcher, Pat Asling, Jay Thibert and yours truly round out the Board’s members, each bringing his or her own experience and knowledge to this new initiative.

The Club will play an important role in documenting and protecting the flora and fauna of North Durham.

Visit the Club’s website to learn more about its programs and to get information on joining - www.northdurhamnatureclub.com.

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Hospital Foundation opens early Christmas gift from Baagwating SCUGOG: The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation once again provided several charitable and not-for-profit organizations with some early Christmas cheer this week, including a sizable contribution to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).

The Baagwating Community Association held its annual Christmas Reception yesterday (Nov. 27), handing out more than $480,000 in donations to various groups, made possible through the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino.

This year’s biggest donation was $200,000 to UOIT’s incoming First Nation Student Centre, slated to open this spring in downtown Oshawa.

The association also gave $100,000 to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation, which will be put toward a new renovation project at Lakeridge Health Port Perry involv-

ing the in-patient wing.

Grandview Children’s Centre in Oshawa also received a $50,000 contribution this year from Baagwating.

The Baagwating Board of Directors acknowledged the following organizations for their dedication and commitment to enriching the lives of people in the community with gifts totalling over $480,000.

The donations include: - Scugog Island United Church - $1,500 - Durham District School Board, R.H. Cornish P.S. - $2,000 - Anishnaabe Kwewag Gamig Inc. (Regional Women’s Shelter) $2,000 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington $2,000 - Oshawa Community Health Centre - $2,000 - Community Gift Giving Port Perry - $2,000 - Durham Region Special Olympics - $2,000 - Distress Centre Durham - $2,000

- Durham Children’s Aid Foundation - $2,000 - Clarington East Food Bank - $2,000 - York House - $2,000 - Community Christmas Gift Giving Oshawa - $2,000 - Community Living Durham North - $2,000 - Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine $2,500 - Port Perry Minor Hockey Corporation $2,500 - Community Care Durham - $2,500 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes - $2,500 - Na-Me-Res, Toronto Men’s Shelter - $2,500 - North House Transitional Housing - $2,500 - Port Perry Skating Club - $3,000 - Native Canadian Centre Toronto - $3,000 - Denise House $3,000 - Nishnawbe Homes $3,000 - Durham Regional Police Toy Drive - $3,000 - WindReach Farm $3,000

Dr. John Stewart addresses the crowd at the Baagwating Community Association’s annual Christmas Reception, during which donations totalling more BLAKE WOLFE The Standard than $480,000 were distributed.

- John Howard Society of Durham Region $3,500 - Caesarea Skate Park for Kids - $4,000 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham $4,000 - Jennifer Ashleigh

Children’s Charity $5,000 - Durham District School Board, First Nations Literacy Program - $5,000 - Uxbridge/Scugog Animal Shelter - $5,000 - Ontario Volunteer

Emergency Response Team (O.V.E.R.T.) - $5,000 - Operation Scugog Hamper & Adopted Families - $8,500 - ArtsCan Circle $10,000 - Durham Outlook for the Needy - $25,000.

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Delicious and Delightful Sale returns SCUGOG: The Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry is hosting its annual Delicious and Delightful Sale next week, offering visitors to the Port Perry hospital a wide array of gift ideas just in time for Christmas.

The sale takes place Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, in the lobby of the hospital at 451 Paxton St. Parking is free for those attending the sale.

The popular event will once again offer a

variety of items, including the always popular mixed plates of seasonal cookies and squares, delicious loaves and pies, rice krispie squares on a stick, homemade candies including chocolate dipped pretzels, gourmet carmel and chocolate drizzled popcorn.

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POWDER ON THE SLOPES: Winter sports enthusiasts of all ages, such as this snow boarder getting some air at Dagmar Resort, flocked to local ski hills this weekend, to celebrate the fresh coat of snow and freezing weather which hit North Durham.

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MOE lays charges against Durham companies for soil dumping BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: Two businesses involved in commercial fill operations throughout Durham Region and the City of Kawartha Lakes will appear in court on Dec. 19, answering to charges of environmental contamination on a Peterborough-area sheep farm in 2011.

In October, the Ministry of the Environment laid charges against Green For Life Environmental (GFL) and Earthworx Industries, after it is alleged that 700 truckloads of soil - shipped by Earthworx from GFL and dumped at the Otonabee-South Monaghan farm - tested positive for cadmium, copper, lead, and zinc - chemicals especially toxic to

sheep, according to MOE documents. An action plan submitted by the ministry to Earthworx in November 2011, which would characterize the soil dumped at the property (including requirements for sampling and testing) was not complied with, alleged the MOE. GFL and Earthworx were both charged with discharging contaminates that could cause an adverse effect, while Earthworx’s three officers were charged with allowing the company to pollute and failing to comply with the 2011 order. Direct Line Environmental - a Pickering-based soil remediation business that has since been subsumed by GFL - was charged with supplying soil that exceeded Table 1 to agricultural land, thereby not complying with the

terms and conditions of its certificate.

The charges have yet to be proven in court.

The dumping at the farm, which took place at the request of the property owner (who was under the impression he would be receiving clean fill), happened after the Lakeridge Rd. fill site in Scugog owned by Earthworx (and filled with soil treated at GFL/Direct Line) was finally shut down in March 2011, despite the company’s site alteration permit being revoked by Scugog Township in October 2010. Since that time, Earthworx also placed soils at sites in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Clarington and on Sideline 14 in Pickering, the latter of which received soils found to contain levels of gasoline several times over the province’s acceptable limit. The Lakeridge Rd. site was the epicentre of the commercial fill debate that has since emerged in Scugog and arguably much of the GTA, after Earthworx continued dumping in defiance of the municipal permit revocation by declaring the property a future ‘aerodrome’ and thus subject only to federal aviation laws, a defense that was ultimately struck down in provincial court.

Earlier this year, talk of GFL purchasing and remediating the Lakeridge Rd. site - on the condition that it be used to once again receive soil - returned to Scugog council chambers, although no formal offer has yet been made public.

LIONS HELP GENEROUS RESIDENT: Greenbank PS student Danica Mantifel receives cheques from Terry Crawford of the Greenbank Lions Club and Larry Doble of the Greenbank Hall Board for her Toy Mountain Project and the upcoming Greenbank P.S. Santa’s Workshop.

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NEW ULTRASOUND UNVEILED: Lakeridge Health Port Perry showed off its new ultrasound machine recently, this diagnostic tool has been heralded as a machine which can save cardiology patients precious time in their treatment.

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SCUGOG: Lakeridge Health’s Port Perry site has a new specialized ultrasound unit that has the added ability to perform echocardiograms – an ultrasound used to examine the heart. New computer technology also means echocardiogram results can now be read faster than ever by a doctor no matter which Lakeridge Health site they are at.

“When you have a heart concern, every minute matters,” says Kevin Empey, Lakeridge Health President and CEO. “Quicker results mean less anxiety for the folks who come to us looking for answers.

And if they need treatment, it can start a lot faster and may even save their life.”

Ultrasound is an important diagnostic tool that uses sound waves to study and treat hard-to-

reach areas of the body.

It is most commonly used during pregnancy to study the age, sex and level of development of a growing fetus.

This new Philips iU22 ultrasound system is more ergonomicallydesigned and can also perform an echocardiogram, which is an ultrasound used to examine the heart. Captured images can now be stored in a centralized database allowing healthcare providers to access them from anywhere within the Lakeridge Health system.

“Instead of having to wait for a doctor to be physically on site to see the results, now doctors can view and assess images on their computer no matter where they are – in their office or even at home if they’re on call.

It’s a tremendous timesaver,” says Empey.

The $250,000 project was completed with funds raised by Lakeridge Health’s Port Perry Hospital Foundation.

“We’re so grateful to our wonderful supporters and generous donors,” says Cindy Lister, Executive Director of the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. “They have helped bring this cutting-edge technology to families in Scugog.”

Quick Facts: - The ultrasound unit became operational in late October.

- More than 100 echocardiograms and 1,200 ultrasound exams are projected to be completed this coming year on the new unit.

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HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER: Linda Elliot, Elizabeth Redshaw and Linda Romano package up purchases for customers of the Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry’s recent Chirstmas sale. The Auxiliary hosts its annual Delightful and Delicious Sale on Dec. 11 and 12 - see Page BLAKE WOLFE The Standard 12 for more information.

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UXBRIDGE: It may get easier for some residents to attend events at the Uxbridge Fall Fair this year following a recent discussion amongst councillors surrounding accessible bleachers at Elgin Park.

At their meeting on the morning of Monday, Nov. 18, councillors received a letter from Dave Dickie on behalf of the Fair Board outlining the mobility issues currently facing the annual agricultural festival.

“As our population ages, more and more of our community members are relying on mobility devices such as scooters, wheel chairs and walkers,” Mr. Dickie said.

“The portable bleachers we are providing for the Fair are not accessible for those restricted to these mobility devices and are not accessible to those that are prevented from climbing stairs.”

According to Mr. Dickie, during the most recent fair, a number of complaints were levied at fair organizers regarding the situation.

It was suggested by Mr. Dickie that a possible solution may be to paint a num-

ber of the permanent wooden bleachers blue to indicate they are reserved for those with disabilities.

Councillors however, were looking for an alternative, possibly more substantial solution to the issue.

“I question if we shouldn’t look at the cost of bleachers that could accommodate those with mobility issues,” commented Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor. The mayor added that the township could possibly contact the provider of the portable bleachers used for large events at Elgin Park, and see if there are bleachers available for rent that can accommodate those with challenges surrounding their mobility.

Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet questioned the cost of such a move, and sought to have the matter turned over to township staff.

“Is this even doable? And how much is it going to cost?” pondered Councillor Highet. “We need to go down the road and investigate this through staff.”

The matter was referred to upcoming 2014 municipal budget deliberations, which are slated to begin this week.

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SANTA CLAUS PARADE MARCHES THROUGH UXBRIDGE: Santa Claus paid a visit to Uxbridge on Saturday, Nov. 30, as the streets were lined with families braving the cold to catch a glimpse of Old Saint Nick. The parade featured the many musical bands of Uxbridge, the Bruins and the Stars, as well as an amazing number of horses. Last but not least, Santa himself appeared at the end, alongside Ms. Claus, his elves, and his reindeer.

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THE LARGEST LOCAL SPORTS COVERAGE IN DURHAM REGION

Short staffed Bruins shut out Merchants 6-0 DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Uxbridge Bruins emerged victorious over the Little Britain Merchants by a score of 6-0 in a physical contest at Uxbridge Arena on Friday, Nov. 29 that saw the two teams whistled for a combined 132 minutes in penalties.

The short staffed Bruins, who were without several key players, including Jarett Smith sidelined with a lower body injury for the next several weeks and Shane Smith, expected to be out until the new year with an upper body injury. As well, Matt Allen is considered day-to-day with an upper body injury and Liam Blais is also day-to-day with an upper body injury.

Defenceman Thomas Sheedy was also out of action, serving a suspension.

The depleted line-up had little effect on the Bruins in the early portion of the game as Tim ‘Honey Badger’ Bierema tipped in a blast from defenceman Jeremy Toupin just over seven minutes into the action to give the Bruins an early lead.

The Uxbridge offence continued to roll in the second as a charging Carter Vahey converted a great cross-ice pass from Justin Dube to put the Bruins ahead 2-0 almost four minutes into the middle stanza.

Just past the midway point of the second, a sharp angle shot from Connor Beck, assisted by Jason Simmonds and ‘Dynamite’ Dylan Locke gave the Bruins a 3-0 lead.

Carter Vahey nets his second goal of the season during the Bruins’ 6-0 win over Little Britain in uxbridge on Friday, Nov. 29. This weekend, the Bruins tangle with the Clarington Eagles in a home-and-home match-up, starting in Uxbridge on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:45 p.m., and continuing at 6:50 p.m., on DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard Sunday, Dec. 8 in Bowmanville.

With just over two minutes left in the second, Locke banged in a loose puck in

the slot to give Uxbridge a 4-0 lead after 40 minutes of play. Vahey picked up the lone

assist on the powerplay goal.

Vahey completed his ‘Gordie Howe hat trick’ (goal, assist and fight) early in the third as he squared off against Greg O’Neil in a back-and-forth tilt.

Late goals from Beck and Matt Pollard sealed the 6-0 victory for the Bruins as they avenged a 6-3 loss in Little Britain last weekend.

Loose Pucks: - In Junior ‘A’ news, Uxbridge native and former Bruin Keegan Cairns was the latest former Uxbridge Bruin to join the Lindsay Muskies when he was acquired in a trade from the Whitby Fury last week. The 18-year-old Uxbridge native joins former Head Coach Dan West as well as teammates ‘Magic’ Mike Spataro, ‘The Flying V’ Joey Vocino, Patrick Morgan and Branden Francey with the Muskies.

- Bruins goaltender Cody Northover spent the weekend with the Muskies. The 17-yearold Uxbridge native was pressed into duty during the third period of Lindsay’s 7-3 loss in Newmarket on Sunday, Dec. 1.

- The Bruins are accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for the Uxbridge Community Toy Drive at all home games until Friday, Dec. 20.

- The Bruins engage in a home-andhome with the Clarington Eagles this weekend, with the Eagles visiting Uxbridge on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:45 p.m. The teams will renew hostilities on Sunday, Dec. 8 in Bowmanville at 6:50 p.m.

Weekend split for MoJacks in COJHL action DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Port Perry MoJacks earned a split in the weekend match-ups skating to a 4-2 win over Georgina on Friday, Nov. 29, before dropping a 7-1 decision to league-leading Lakefield at home on Sunday, Dec. 1.

The MoJacks were looking to build on the momentum of a 5-1 win over the Clarington Eagles one week prior when they travelled to Keswick on Friday night to square off against the cellar-dwelling Georgina Ice. Trailing by a score of 1-0 after the first period, the MoJacks tied the game just past the midway point of the second period when Joe Lamanna scored, assisted by Lee Taylor and Conner Shingler.

However, the lead would not last as Georgina added a late goal to take a 2-1 lead after two periods.

A dominant stretch late in the game sealed the win for the MoJacks.

Kyle Powell’s powerplay goal with just over seven minutes to play knotted the game 2-2, and the MoJacks’ offence continued to roll as Taylor netted his fourth goal of the season just one minute later, with Logan Evans

and Lucas Berkers assisting.

Evans would round out the scoring with just over three minutes to play, assisted by Colton Hawco and Brodie Myers as the MoJacks melted the Ice by a final score of 5-2.

Drew Siydock picked up the win between the pipes for the MoJacks, turning aside 29 of the 31 shots he faced.

The MoJacks were looking for their third win in a row when the COJHL-leading Lakefield Chiefs paid a visit to Scugog Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1.

Great efforts at both ends of the ice kept the MoJacks in contention for much of the first period, although they would surrender a powerplay goal to the Chiefs, who took a 1-0 lead into the dressing room after 20 minutes of play.

Scoring chances were scarce for both sides in the early portion of the second period as both teams increased their intensity in the defensive zone.

However, Lakefield would finally break through Siydock’s stellar goaltending just past the midway point of the second, scoring just as a two-minute five-on-three advantage for the Chiefs came to a close.

The Chiefs would net three more goals before the end of the period to take a 5-0 lead, as Siydock was sum-

moned to the bench and replaced by Jeff Julien.

Two more goals swelled Lakefield’s lead to 7-0 in the third period before Graham Lamers broke up Kevin Collin’s shutout bid with just over four minutes remaining.

Lucas Clark and Jeff St. Pierre drew assists on the play.

Loose Pucks: - The MoJacks added forward Konrad Piorkowski to their line-up. The 18-year-old Scarborough native picked up an assist in his debut on Friday night in Keswick after spending the early part of the season with the Toronto Colts Juvenile ‘AAA’ team.

- The MoJacks will look to return to their winning ways on Saturday, Dec. 7, when they trek to Little Britain for a 7:30 p.m. match-up with the Merchants.

- On Sunday, Dec. 8, the MoJacks will be holding their annual ‘Wooly Toss Night’ in support of Operation Scugog when the Ice visit Scugog Arena for a 6:50 p.m. tilt. Fans are asked to consider bringing a new winter clothing item to the game (wrapped in plastic to keep it dry) and toss it onto the ice when the MoJacks score their first goal. As an added bonus, Ice ‘Superfan’ Rick Cote is slated to perform O Canada prior to the game.

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Minor Midget Wolves wax Markham 5-2 in ‘AAA’ tilt DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Minor Midget Central Ontario Wolves are looking to build on the momentum of a 5-2 victory over the Markham Waxers at Scugog Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30

as the season moves into its second half.

Joel Fedeski gave the Wolves an early lead in the game, scoring just over a minute into the action.

There was a brisk pace to the action in the opening frame with the two sides trading scoring chances throughout the opening 15 minutes of play.

A Markham goal with just 17 seconds remaining knotted the game heading into the second period.

The physicality increased in the second, with Port Perry native Ben Kerry delivering a crushing hip check to a Markham forward that brought the fans in attendance out of their seats.

Almost five minutes into the third, Cam Lamport jammed in a loose puck after fighting his way through heavy traffic in front of the net. Paul Kerrigan and Cameron Robinson assisted on the powerplay goal.

Just over two minutes later, Lamport found the back of the net on a wrist shot from just inside the blue line to give the Wolves a 3-1 lead.

The Wolves were buoyed in

the third by increased physical play, and in one stretch, Jason ‘Mack Truck’ Thompson lived up to his nickname as he ran over a pair of Waxers defenders in the corner to pry the puck away.

A Markham goal near the midway point of the third drew the Waxers to within a goal, but that was as close as they would get as just over two minutes later, Jeff Hawthorne took advantage of the Waxers goalie being drawn out of position to chip the puck into the open net. Alex Williamson and Fedeski assisted on the play as Central Ontario’s lead swelled to 4-2.

An empty net goal from Sam Dunn late in the game sealed the Wolves’ 5-2 win.

Following the game, Williamson, an Uxbridge native, told The Standard that the game will hopefully serve as a jumping off point for the team as they head into the second half of the season, and the prestigious Toronto Marlboros tournament at the end of the month.

“I think this win will help momentum, and give us a great confidence booster over the next few games,”

Uxbridge’s Alex Williamson faces off against Markham’s Benjamin Baker during the Minor Midget Central Ontario Wolves’ 5-2 win on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Scugog Arena.

Williamson said. “We’ve tried to improve our conditioning and keep our lines coming in waves, and battle in the corners and wear the opponent out.”

Improved consistency will be needed from the team in the second half of the season, and Kerry noted that the team is more than up to

the challenge.

“Hopefully, our win tonight is the start of a turnaround for our team, and we can start to get more consistent results,” Kerry said.

“That starts with playing a full 50 minute game, and I think we definitely got a better effort from top to bottom tonight in the third period.”

The Wolves will be back in action at Scugog Arena on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. when they square off against the Barrie Jr. Colts.

The Wolves will be collecting toys and non-perishable food for local organizations throughout the evening in the hopes of giving back to the community.

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Shagg’s took Port Perry Dental 4-1 for the win in the Tyke division. Shagg’s goals were from Cameron Cuzzillla, Adam Goble, Scott Honey and Matthew Seeney.

Nicholas Savor, Scott Honey, Cameron Cuzzilla and Adam Goble each had one assist. Port Perry Dental’s single goal came from Dominic Wagg, assisted by Braeden Fulford and Cameron Hunter. W.O. Insurance beat Canadian Tire 7-1. W.O. Insurance had goals from Owen Griffin (3), Owen Belfry, Brodie

Bell, Brady McPhail, and Brandon Parrott.

Brady McPhail (2), Brandon Parrott, Christopher Thomas, Owen Belfry and Brodie Bell earned assists. Canadian Tire’s goal came from Aidan Elvin and was assisted by Isabella O’Donoghue.

In the Novice division, Eco Water earned the win against J. F. Construction 7 -3. Zeke Bailey (5), TJ Pomeroy and Cameron Yeo scored while Leah Seeney (4), Luke Kehler and Bradley Hext each assisted. Adam Frew was in net for Eco Water. J.F. Construction had Hayden Venedam between the pipes. Jonathan Acker scored a hat trick and

Jamy Leslie Vernon earned an assist. Krown Rust Control beat Make A Wish 5-3.

Toni Boadway played net for Krown Rust Control. Jacob Buchanan scored all five goals with Cole Stephens had three assists. Make A Wish had Emily Goble in net.

Brett Hanley (2) and Dallas King scored while Emily Goble and Dallas King each earning an assist.

Urban Landscape Solutions beat Low & Low 5 – 0.

Urban Landscape Solutions goal scorers were Aidan Braband (2), Owen Booker, Jack Hurley and Karrah Mulligan. Assists were from Natasha Gay (2), Jack Hur-

ley, Owen Booker, and Karrah Mulligan. Buck’s Construx took Cochrane Tree Service 5 – 3. Owen Seguin (2), Simon Peters, Noah Michel, and Emma Carr each scored. Assists were made by William Herrington (2) and Owen Seguin. Cochrane Tree Service had goals from Tye Crouter (2) and Emily VanUden. Mya Cochrane had an assist.

In the Peewee division, Denault Contracting tied with Practicar 5-5. Denault Contracting’s goals came from Zachary Vanderboor (3), Benjamin Sargent, and Kevin Hetherington. Zachary Vanderboor (2), Kevin

SCUGOG MEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE SENIOR DIVISION GOALIE STANDINGS S 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Goalie Ray Gibson Stacey Ballingall Don Randall Dave Lamontane Don Millar Dave Byers

Team GP Menzies Used Cars 10 Callery Group 11 JD Truck Accessories 10 Allen Siding 11 Cedar Creek Contracting 11 Goreskis Roofing 11

W L T/OTL GAA 3 3 4 2.50 5 3 3 2.64 4 6 0 2.80 8 1 2 2.82 3 3 5 3.18 0 8 3 4.73

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Team Allen Siding Callery Group Menzies Used Cars Cedar Creek Contracting JD Truck Accessories Goreskis Roofing

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T 2 3 5 5 0 3

OTL 0 0 0 0 0 0

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L=Losses G=Goals

Team GP Cedar Creek Contracting11 Allen Siding 11 Goreskis Roofing 11 Callery Group 11 Allen Siding 11 Callery Group 11 Allen Siding 11 Cedar Creek Contracting 11 JD Truck Accessories 11 Callery Group 11

G A P PIM 14 9 23 2 11 10 21 2 8 9 17 2 5 11 16 2 8 7 15 0 10 5 15 0 6 8 14 12 3 10 13 2 7 6 13 0 3 9 12 0

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Hetherington (2), Cameron Barkey and Jenelle Abram assisted. Practicar had goals from Troy Larmer (2), Declan McDowell, Dylan Tobin and Bradley VanUden. Assists were by Leam Maisonneuve (2), Bradley VanUden (2), Mari McDowell and Troy Larmer. Later in the day Denault Contracting faced Red Ribbon Restaurant and lost 6-3. Red Ribbon Restaurant’s goals were from Robert Goss (4), Lane Horton, and Nathan McLennan. Assists were from Nathan McLennan (3), Wendy Rudkin and Tyler Murray. Denault Contracting had goals from Cameron Barkey, Kevin Hetherington and Benjamin Sargent. Patrick Wilson, Zachary Vanderboor and Kevin Hetherington earned assists.

Luchka Beat Omnific Design 5-0 in the Bantam / Midget division. Luchka’s goal scorers were Michael Bos (2), Sean Gay, Carter Lamb and Brandon Sinclair. Seiji DeLuca-Whiteman, Sean Gay and Carter Lamb made assists. Luchka played a second game later to fall short to All Flags Shell 4-2. All Flags Shell goals were from Eric Kerr (3) and Steven Williams. Mitchell Crawford (2) and Dishawn Steward made assists. Luchka goals were popped in by Brandon Sinclair and Carter Lamb with an assist by Michael Bos.

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Canadian Olympic Curling trials now underway ROB STEELE Special to The Standard

Other than my Thursday night curling game against Willie Beaton, this week is by far the most anticipated curling event of the season. Eight of the country’s top womens and mens teams have congregated in Winnipeg for the Roar of the Rings, Canada’s Olympic curling tournament to determine our country’s representatives at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

For competitive curlers in this country, this is the pinnacle for which teams have been building towards for last four years.

For the curling fan, this is our chance to see the best of what our sport has to offer.

Given the teams participating and the ultimate prize at stake, this is arguably the best curling you will experience. My PVR will be working overtime this week, as I try to stay atop all the exciting action on the ice. Sit back and enjoy the extensive curling coverage on TSN. Even if you are a non-curler, check it out as I guarantee you will get hooked on this sport. Then next week, why not give your local curling club a call and sign up to give this great sport a try.

Deloitte Super League Action Last week, Willie Beaton’s Jude’s Sports Bar & Grill team faced the always tough HUB International in Deloitte Curling Super League action. Jude’s put up the deuce in the first end, then held HUB to a single in the second. HUB skip Brian Van Camp took the early momentum with a steal of two in the third to take the 3-2 lead. However, Jude’s was unfazed and quickly got back on track hanging a three on the score-

board in the fourth, then stole a single in the fifth to lead 6-3. Teams would exchange singles but in the end, Jude’s gets back on the winning track with a big 7-4 win over HUB. Jude’s improves its record to 3-2 on the season, while HUB fell to 4-2.

In other Super League action, Lake Scugog Lumber (Carol Jackson) beat Lindsay KIA (Susan McKnight) 7-5, Gus Brown (Don Beaton) embarrassed Allen’s Siding (Mark St.John) 16-2, while Port Perry Sign Shop (Glenn Evans) beat Kennedy Renovations (Bill Kennedy).

Larmer With Strong Showing in Brantford At the Ontario Curling Tour’s Brantford Nissan Classic this weekend, Scugog resident Robert Larmer, lead rock thrower for Team Pat Ferris, beat Aylmer’s Craig Van Ymeren, Markham’s Mike Anderson, then took two in the last end to beat Olympic Pre-Trials Team Jake Higgs 5-4 to qualify for Sunday’s playoffs. In their first playoff game, Ferris beat Toronto’s Kevin Flewwelling putting them in the semi-finals against last year’s Provincial runner-up, Team Joe Frans. Ferris put up two points in the second and another three points in the fourth to take the commanding 5-1 lead after four ends. However, the second half of the game was all Frans which saw them narrow the deficit to 5-4 after six ends, but a score of three by Frans in the eighth sealed the 7-6 comeback win.

Even with the disappointing loss in the semi’s, Team Ferris looks strong and is poised to make a return run to the Provincial Tankards. This was the team’s final

BETWEEN THE SHEETS: The Port Perry Curling Club was buzzing with activity last weekend as the facility played host to the annual TD Canada Trust Scugog Cup bonspiel.

SUBMITTED PHOTO event for the season as the team now focusses on the provincial playdowns which starts for them this weekend at the Palmerston Curling Club.

McKnight Off to Regionals Uxbridge’s Sue McKnight’s competitive ladies team got a pleasant surprise last week when they were told that they were the only team entered into zone six Scotties playdowns. The team receives the free pass to the sixteen-team Eastern Ontario

Regionals on December 13-15th at the Cataraqui Golf and Country Club.

Early Bird Winners off to Provicials Back in September, the Port Perry Curling Club played host the the inaugural Harp & Wylie’s Junior Early Bird Cash Spiel. Congratulations to our champions Teams Ben Bevan, Molly Greenwood and four other bonspiel participants for qualifying this past weekend for Junior Provincials in Gananoque from January 2 to 6.

Minor hockey meeting An information meeting will be held on Sunday night as local minor hockey groups present their proposed plan for amalgamation to the public.

On Sunday, Dec. 8, at 8 p.m. at the Uxbridge Arena Community Centre, representatives from Uxbridge Minor Hockey, Uxbridge Youth Hockey and North Durham Girls Hockey will be holding an information session as they work towards possibly bring all of Uxbridge’s minor hockey programs under a single umbrella.

Additional information regarding the amalgamation plan can be found on-line at www.uxbridgeminorhockey.ca.

BLADES OF STEEL: Jamie Farrell nets a goal during the North Durham Blades Bantam ‘A’ game against Whitby on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Scugog Arena. The Bantam ‘A’ Blades are back in action at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 in Uxbridge, when they take on the West Durham Lightning.

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The Standard sports scoreboard COJHL Standings

GP W L OTL PTS Lakefield 20 17 3 0 34 Clarington 18 11 4 3 25 Uxbridge 18 11 5 2 24 Port Perry 20 8 10 2 18 Little Britain 19 7 9 3 17 Georgina 19 3 14 2 8 Results Clarington 3 @ Lakefield 7 Port Perry 4 @ Georgina 2 Little Britain 0 @ Uxbridge 6 Lakefield 6 @ Little Britain 3

Lakefield 7 @ Port Perry 1 Georgina 0 @ Clarington 9 Uxbridge @ Lakefield Upcoming Games Friday, Dec. 6, 7:45 p.m.

Clarington @ Uxbridge Friday, Dec. 6, 7:30p.m.

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

Port Perry @ Little Britain Sunday, Dec. 8, 6:50 p.m.

Georgina @ Port Perry Sunday, Dec. 8, 6:50 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Clarington

LOSSA TIER 1 SR BOYS HOCKEY Results Wilson 2 @ Uxbridge 4 Port Perry 2 @ Holy Trinity 4 Austin 2 @ Uxbridge 1 Dunbarton 6 @ Port Perry 1 Holy Trinity 5 @ Uxbridge 4 Uxbridge @ Dunbarton Upcoming Games Monday, Dec. 9 2:30 p.m.

Uxbridge @ McLaughlin - Legends Monday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m.

Port Perry @ Austin - Iroquois Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m.

Ajax @ Uxbridge

LOSSA TIER 1 GIRLS HOCKEY Results St. Mary 0 @ Uxbridge 2 Uxbridge 1 @ Wilson 2 Pickering 3 @ Uxbridge 2 Upcoming Games Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2:15 p.m.

Notre Dame @ Uxbridge OMHA LAKESHORE LEAGUE Midget Upcoming Games Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m.

Port Perry @ Uxbridge

KARTING CHAMP: Kai Dalziel of Port Perry claimed the track championship recently at Goodwood Kartways in the youth division of the CRKC (Canadian Rookie Karting Championship).

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SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson Santa Claus is coming to town! Yes, this coming Saturday, December 7, at 6:30 p.m., the big jolly old elf will bring up the rear of our now famous parade. The evening parade gets bigger and better every year and our whole community comes out to support it with great ideas and hard work and nearly 100% attendance. So dont let the enchant-

ing evening pass by.

Saturday morning, Santa will be at the Legion from 9 till 11 a.m. for Breakfast with Santa, so come on out, you can tell him your wishes, or just watch the beautiful expressions on the children’s faces. From 4:30 till 6:30 is Free Public Skating at our arena for everyone.

The Junior Farmers will have a

float, and will collect food items along the way for the food Bank.

Don’t forget the Sunderland Firefighters Christmas Dance coming right up on Saturday, December 14. This event is always sold out quickly, so get in touch with a Firefighter.

Have a nice week and have fun at the parade!

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C Le Saux-Ball The Call to worship was called by the Rev Michelle Hofman, a warm cheery welcome went out to all who attended, as we head in to the Christmas season at Scugog Island United Church.

There is a Christmas Tree set up with ornaments on it. The Church has two families they are sponsoring, please pick an angel with a gift item on it.

All items need to be received at the church by Dec. 15, please do not wrap them but if you would like to provide wrapping paper and/or gift bags please feel free to do so, and if you would rather drop cash off you may do that to and Jan/Cheryl will go out and purchase the missing gift items.

There will be a congregational meeting immediately following the service on Dec 8 Upcoming Services: December 8 Advent 2, communion Sunday December 15 Advent 3, the gift December 22 Advent 4, Orchestra Sunday December 24 Christmas Eve service.

As we get near to Christmas just a reminder the Offices at The First Nation, will be closed on Friday Dec 20 through to Jan 6. We would like to wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday!

I can be reached by phone at 905-985-7662 or e-mail at jc.lesaux@me.com.

Warm up your safety for winter driving The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents to drive with care when facing winter driving conditions.

“Cold weather has arrived, and with it comes snow and ice, which can make driving difficult and potentially hazardous,” says Uldis Siksna, Manager of Maintenance Operations. “Using preventative techniques and traditional snowclearing methods, our winter maintenance crews work hard to keep Regional roads clear for motorists.”

Throughout Durham Region, roads are anti-iced, which involves applying brine to dry roads before a storm. During a storm, pre-wetted salt is applied to roads—this means brine is sprayed onto the salt at the spinners. Pre-wetting helps keep the salt on the road, instead of bouncing off.

However, even with these precautions, drivers need to remember to drive safely as conditions can change quickly, from one area to the next, during the winter months. Bridges, hills, valleys, curves and sheltered or shaded areas require extra caution when driving, as these sections of road freeze quickly and remain frozen even after tem-

peratures rise.

Residents are encouraged to prepare vehicles for winter driving. Start by changing to winter tires, which improve safety and increase traction on slippery, snow-covered or icy roads. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk of your vehicle, with items such as blankets, a shovel, and a first aid kit.

PPFA 2013 fire calendar SCUGOG: Just in time for the holidays, the Port Perry Firefighters Association are now selling their 2014 charity calendar.

The 12-month calendar features various photos of local firefighters throughout the year, and proceeds will go toward the association’s charitable aims, including support of organiza-

tions like Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham and the Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter, as well as toward projects at Lakeridge Health Port Perry and the Scugog Memorial Public library, to name a few.

The calendar is available for $10 at the Port Perry fire hall, located at 30 Crandell St.

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AT REST MARJORIE “EILEEN” McLAUGHLIN July 23, 1930 – November 29, 2013 Peacefully at her home in Blackstock surrounded by her family, at age 83. Eileen (nee Toms), sweetheart of the late Harold McLaughlin. Proud “momsie” of Linda Bradburn (Roy) of Blackstock, Janis St. John (William) of Port Perry, Kelly Gatchell of Blackstock, and the late Bob McLaughlin(1968). Loving grandma to Matthew Bradburn (Stephanie Jensen), Amanda Sinclair (Michael), Owen St. John (Marie Garneau), Courtney Stapley (Chris), Heather St. John, Sarah Gatchell (Dave Stewart), and Robert Gatchell (Rebecca Johnston) and great grammy to Kennedy, Lennox and Kolton.

Dear sister of Helen Dorrell (late Stuart) and Wilma Van Camp (Keith). The family of Eileen McLaughlin will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985-2171) on Sunday, December 1st from 4 – 8 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life was held in the Blackstock United Church (3483 Church Street) on Monday, December 2nd at 1 p.m. with Reverend Linda Saffrey officiating.

Private interment St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Blackstock. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Blackstock United Church U.C.W. Memories and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com

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READ THE STANDARD CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE ANYTIME, ANYWHERE AT REST JEANNE ELLIOT SPARROW

Peacefully, on Saturday, November 30, 2013, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 89. Jeanne (nee Stewart), beloved wife of the late Vic Sparrow and the late Jim Elliot. Loved mother of Murray Elliot and his wife Monica of Caledon East, Susan and her husband Earl Sanderson of Sunderland, and Robert Elliot and his wife Gail of Oakville. Jeanne will be missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family of Jeanne Sparrow will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME “McDermottPanabaker Chapel” 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Saturday, December 21st from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Mary Benschop officiating. Interment Burns Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ashburn. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation.

Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com

CLIFFORD RAYMOND CONNELL (Retired from G.M. Car Plant, Oshawa) Peacefully, on Monday, December 2, 2013, at the Wynfield Retirement Residence in Oshawa, at age 80. Ray Connell, beloved husband of Beverley Ann (nee Ash). Loved father of Kristen and her husband Ian Ross of Port Perry and Craig Connell and his wife Debbie of Windsor. Loving grandfather of Sean, Sage, Kailyn and Kalei. Dear brother of Joan and her husband Bud Perry of Oshawa, Pat and her husband Ken McLeod (deceased) of Barrie, Ron Connell and his wife Lella of Courtice, Jack Connell (deceased) and his wife Iva (deceased) of Courtice and Bill Connell (deceased) and his wife Shirley of Oshawa. The family of Ray Connell will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel” 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905985-2171) on Friday, December 6th from 12 – 1 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Private interment Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Parkinson Society or the Alzheimer Society.

Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com

TREMBLAY, J. Keith (Smoke) Passed away suddenly at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry on Thursday November 28, 2013 at the age of 49. Keith Tremblay dearly beloved husband of Sherry of Port Perry. Son of the late James and Mary Tremblay. Dear brother of Laura Tremblay (Steven Tuttle). He will be sadly missed by his in laws Jeanne and Kent Fee, sister in law Debra (Bob) Fowler, brother in laws Bob (Christie) Spear and Bill (Liz) Spear and by his nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and all his family and many friends. Family and friends will be received at the Low and Low Funeral Home 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905) 985-7331on Friday, December 6, 2013 from 12 to 1 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Keith will be held in the chapel on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.

On line condolences may be made at www. lowandlow.ca

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORY OF Reta Joy Ballard December 4, 2012 ~ Hilda Mary Hoy December 7, 2012 ~ Willa Marie Holtby December 17, 2012 ~ Henri Herman Louis Smits December 17, 2012 ~ Marjorie Grace Bruce December 19, 2012 ~ Rowen Claude Kennedy December 20, 2012 ~ Rae McElroy Webster December 27, 2012

IN MEMORIAM Josef Mayr December 6, 2012

“Loves Last Gift Remembrance” Sadly missed, forever in our hearts.

Maureen, Sandra (Lee) Brent, Lisa & Jessy; Linda (Patrick) Liam & Gillian MOUNTJOY, Ivan

In loving memory of a dear husband who passed away December 8, 1986.

Though his smile is gone forever, And his hand I cannot touch, Still I have so many memories, Of the one I loved so much.

His memory is a keepsake, With which I will never part, God has him in His keeping, I have him in my heart.

Sadly missed by his wife Margaret.

MOUNTJOY, Ivan

In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather who passed away December 8, 1986.

His life was unselfish, for others he lived, Not to receive but always to give, Helpful and willing, so thoughtful and kind, Beautiful memories he left behind.

Close to our hearts he will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.

Sadly missed by his children Brian, Judy, Linda and their families.

Helen Boucher (Gerber) In loving memory of a dear daughter, sister and sister in law who passed away December 5th 2006 In a quiet country grave yard Where the gentle breezes blow Sleeps the one we love so dearly Who we lost seven years ago.

Today recalls sad memories of our Helen who’s gone to rest And the ones that think of her today Are the ones who love her the best If we had one lifetime wish One dream that would come true We would pray to God above For yesterday and you Never forgotten. Always loved.

We miss you Mom, Sandy & Linda, Bill & Shannon, John & Eileen

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HELP WANTED

The Children’s House Montessori School Fun Fair organizers would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to the following local businesses whose generosity helped our school raise a total of $4,000 at our annual Fun Fair. These funds will help enrich our music, science and physical education programs at our school.

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Taylor Interior DB Silversmith Port Perry Feeds Books Galore Brock’s Silverside of Dana’s Herrington’s Puckrin Farms Dreamcrest Curves Meta4 North Port Tire Luke’s for Home Captain George’s POE Wee Tartan Shop

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Nutty Chocolatier Ray Hobbs Garage Anderson House Nestleton Waters Inn Coach House Lunar Rythm Brittany & Bros.

Monte Carlo Hair Salon Tribal Voices Port Perry Dial-A-Jug Academy Theatre Pantry Shelf Plum Loco Zap’s Hair Salon Greenbank Garden Centre Scugog Pest Control

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by Joan Ann Evelyn | 905-725-9179 | www.astroconsultation.com LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Invite friends and neighbours to a Christmas Open House.

After December 7, you will have plenty of energy to deal with your many commitments. Be prepared for a flurry of e-mails TAURUS (April 19-May 20): A positive and phone calls. financial month, you could receive a bonus SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Money flows at the end of this year. Put off long dis- in your direction this month. You could tance travelling until March. You could meet receive a raise or a financial gift. Do not someone who changes the direction of your push the envelope at work or at play, take time out to rest and relax. Replace negative life forever.

GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Organize your thoughts with a positive outlook.

ARIES (March 20-April 19): Put your efforts into home entertaining over the Christmas Season. Enjoy passionate moments with the one you love. If you need more independence on the job, apply for a new position.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A change of scenery would be welcome now.

A short weekend trip in December would do you the world of good. If you have concerns about anything at all, discuss them with the CANCER (June 21-July 22): Do your best people involved. to improve teamwork at your place of busi- CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Your intuness. Deal with work issues that need ition is right on target. Listen to your inner attention. Do not get so involved in the job voice and learn to trust it. Spend quiet time that you forget to look after your health. with the people you love. Put relationship commitments (engagement, wedding) on Strive for balance in your life.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): If you attend parties hold until early March. finances to the best of your ability and make sure bills are paid on time. Set a budget to cover Christmas expenses and stick to it.

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over the holidays, make sure you have a designated driver. If single, you could meet a significant other at a social event. A project you are working on could slow down in late Dec.

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SCA Sparkle sale SCUGOG: The Scugog Council for the Arts presents the Sparkle Sale, a holiday-themed art show and sale at the SCA Gallery, from Dec. 4 to 21.

The show will feature SCA members and their work, with great gift ideas for the holidays.

Artists are invited to attend the opening reception for the public on Saturday December 7, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Scugog Council for the Arts is located at 181 Perry St. in Port Perry, next to the municipal office.

For more information, contact Eveline Klamt at 905 982-2121 or info@scugogarts.ca.

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CRAFTING WITH COAL FOR CHRISTMAS: Kym and Holly Anderson look on as Darwine Hourie strikes while his steel is hot, at the 2013 edition of the Scugog Shores Museum’s Christmas Village, on Sunday, Dec. 1. The village attracted lots of attention from locals getting into the festive spirit.

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Town Hall 1873 hosts food drive SCUGOG: Town Hall 1873 is joining in on the 2013 Operation Scugog Food and Toy Drive, by collecting donation items during the month of December.

During upcoming shows at Town Hall 1873 - including The Drowsy Chaperone, The Nutcracker, and the Elvis Blue Christmas Tribute Concert - guests can drop off non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys for Operation Scugog, which will package the donations in time for Christmas.

Donations can also be dropped off at the theatre box office - located at Queen St. and Simcoe St. - anytime up to and including December 20.

A full schedule of December performances at Port Perry’s historic performing arts centre can be found on-line at www. townhall1873.ca.

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CELTIC CHRISTMAS COMES TO UXBRIDGE: Ian Forbes and the other members of Claidhmor passionately sang their hearts out on Sunday, Dec. 1, alongside the Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drum Band as part of the Celtic Christmas concert held in St. Paul’s Anglican Church. This male quartet Claidhmor perBENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard formed a variety of Celtic and Christmas music.

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