The Standard Newspaper December 26th, 2013

Vol. 10 No. 52

THURSDAY, December 26, 2013

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Uxbridge pool due in 2016: Budget DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: Residents of Uxbridge will be waiting slightly longer for a new aquatic centre following recent 2014 municipal budget deliberations.

Amanda Ferraro, the township’s Manager of Recreation, Culture and Tourism explained to councillors that the proposed new pool will be pushed back until at least 2016 during budget discussions on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Ms. Ferraro also gave the township’s current pool high grades and added that it should continue to serve the community well in the coming years. “The pool itself is very lovely, and has had numerous upgrades in recent years. It’s the building that we’re worried about. It’s the concrete blocks that are the issue for replacement,� explained Ms. Ferraro. “We’re comfortable pushing back another year and seeing where we’re at.�

Ms. Ferraro added that an assessment study is forthcoming to determine the lifespan of the current pool at a cost of $11,000. A 2008 study indicated the facility could sustain for at least another decade.

Township CAO Ingrid Svelnis explained that another issue with funding the proposed new pool is coinciding with potential government grants to offset construction costs.

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HITTING THE SLOPES: Local youth took to the hills, like these skiers at Dagmar Resort, to mark the beginning of the Christmas break from classes.

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Cragg Rd. concerns brought to Scugog council BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

SCUGOG: A local resident has deemed the intersection of Marsh Hill Rd. and Cragg Rd. in Scugog an “accident waiting to happen,� and a worrisome safety hazard for local drivers.

Keith Bacon appeared at Scugog Township council chambers on Dec. 16., to ask Mayor Chuck Mercier and local councillors to look into the improvement of sloping and drainage on the dirt road near his home. Mr. Bacon is concerned with the welfare of his neighbours and visitors to the area, stating that five school buses use the intersection twice per day.

“Recently, there have been four car accidents which I can recall required the police,� said Mr. Bacon. “There have also been many more mishaps where people have gotten their vehicles stuck in the ditches and myself and my neighbours have had to pull or dig them out.�

Council heard Mr. Bacon state that the issue with the intersection lies in the fact that Cragg Rd. does not line up directly on either side of Marsh Hill Rd., and that after drivers need to accelerate to get up the hill, they find they must pull almost into oncoming traffic and cross a section of Marsh Hill Rd. at low speed to continue. This problem of quick stop-

ping and starting on an inclined and unpaved road is only exacerbated by snowfall during the winter. “I know the township tries their best,� said Mr. Bacon, “but if there is a storm coming, could the township spread salt or calcium before the road is covered in ice and frozen snow? I invite each of you [council members] to drive on that road during the winter and see what we are dealing with.�

Mr. Bacon stated that as a tax-payer, he does not wish the township to take drastic and costly measures such as flattening Marsh Hill for the sake of one intersection.

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200k tourists visit Uxbridge: report UXBRIDGE: Nearly 200,000 visitors came to Uxbridge Township over the past year, according to tourism stats released by the municipality earlier this month.

A report from Ward 3 Councillor Pat Mikuse, received by council at their meeting on the morning of Monday, Dec. 2 shed some light on the state of tourism in Uxbridge.

According to Councillor Mikuse’s report, two of the most popular attractions in the township are both in its northwest corner, with Cooper’s Farm attracting 30,000 visitors last year, while Brooks Farms paid host to 80,000 visitors, including 4,000 on Thanksgiving Monday.

While councillors lauded the success of the two agri-tourism sites, Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet wondered if the township could do more to increase visitors to town.

“Over 100,000 people are going to two privately-owned facilities,” said Councillor Highet. “If you group all of our facilities, they don’t come close. I think there’s definitely room for improvement here.”

The Uxbridge trail system again received great support from visitors, with more than 70,000 people making use of the vast ar-

Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger ray of trails within the municipality. However, councillors wondered if more could be done to draw those visitors to other sites within the township.

“There are over 70,000 people using the trails, if we could get one per cent of them to come into town, that’d be huge,” said Councillor Highet.

“There’s something to be done here. What it is, I’m not sure, but it definitely warrants discussion.”

Closer to town, the York-Durham Heritage Railway experienced a ten per cent increase in ridership in 2013, with approximately 11,500 riders aboard the GTA’s only heritage train.

The news prompted Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger to ponder the feasibility of a tourism centre within the historic train station.

“I hope we’ll take another look at the tourist centre at the train station with 11,500 people coming through there every year,” said Councillor Ballinger.

CHANCES ARE: Shirley Vance, Gloria Graziano and Gloria Smith inspect some of the jewelry for sale at their Chances Are shop’s Christmas jewelry sale. Chances Are, a store operated by the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation, collects and cleans used items and donations for sale; the profits benefit the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.

BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Uxbridge resident awarded Jubilee medal UXBRIDGE: A local resident was recently awarded with the final Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal in Durham.

The Jubilee medal was presented as a surprise to Norman Lee Clements on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity head office, located on his farm.

A humble Mr. Clements, accepted his medal before a group of proud family and friends, Jennifer Ash-

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“The Diamond Jubilee medal celebrates the 60 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II by celebrating public and community service across Canada” MP O’Toole said in a press release. “Our communities in Durham are strong because of the people and organizations that dedicate so much of themselves with their time and resources. Norman Clements epitomizes the type of selfless charitable work that helps so many people in our community.”

A resident of the Uxbridge community for more than 30 years, Mr. Clements’ legacy of service, philanthropy and goodwill has roots in his founding of National Sports, a successful chain of sporting good stores across southern Ontario, that has employed thousands of employees, many of whom were hired be-

cause Mr. Clements recognized that they needed a leg up.

Mr. Clements has also donated land for his home church and opens us his farm property to homeless youth for a summer camp experience. As well, he started a Christmas Dinner program that serves almost 500 dinners annually for those in the community who are alone or shut-in and he also spends his free time in Bolivia to assist in a missionary outreach program for the homeless.

In addition to all of these tremendous achievements, Mr. Clements is most notable for his creation of the Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity, out of love for his very special granddaughter who, at six months of age, succumbed to Spinal Muscular Atrophy in 1989.

Subsequently, Jennifer’s younger sister Danica also passed away two years later

of the same disease. Since 1990, the charity has assisted seriously ill children and their families, with medical and therapy essentials or basic quality of life necessities when they are faced with the challenge of caring for their seriously ill child. This fully independent charitable organization has assisted thousands of children in Ontario through its own successful fundraising efforts since 1990.

The commemorative Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal was created to mark the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for service to this country. At the same time, it serves to honour significant contributions and achievements

by Canadians.

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“The challenge with the pool has been that we’re looking at getting a grant for $8 million, but that might not happen until 2018. It’s a matter of finding that trigger point,” said Ms. Svelnis.

Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor was in fa-

vour of keeping the new aquatic centre on the books for the 2016 budget in the hopes that additional government funding becomes available to the municipality.

“I’d keep the pool in 2016, at least then we have something there is money comes available. I agree that the pool itself isn’t the issue, it’s the brick and mortar around it.”

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier (centre) was the guest of honour for the ribbon cutting on Monday, Dec. 16, as Realty Executive Systems held the grand opening at their offices next door to The Standard at 94D Water St. in Port Perry.

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Heart and Stroke rally takes place Jan. 7 SCUGOG: The local chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation will once again be reaching out to the community early next month, in anticipation of Heart Month in February.

The second annual Heart Rally will take place

on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Scugog Memorial Public Library on Water St. Organizers aim to engage and inspire canvassers and captains as they prepare to knock on the doors of every home in the township, during the

Person to Person campaign in February.

The event is open to anyone interested in joining the campaign. Canvassers will pick up their kits at this event.

Last year’s rally drew 50 volunteers who met to learn something new and

to share ideas that have contributed to their successes over the years.

For more information or to join the campaign, contact Judy Anderson, Zone Leader (Scugog Township P2P) at 905985-4257 or ukelady49@ powergate.ca.

Auxiliary Polar Plungers eye Feb. 8 dip SCUGOG: A group of Scugog residents are already looking forward to February with plans for a frosty fundraiser.

Planning has already begun for the 2014 edition of the annual Ladies Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry, and this year the organization hopes to make it the bets plunge yet.

This year’s event takes place Feb. 8, 2014 in Palmer Park at 2 p.m., with registration at 1 p.m. that afternoon.

Anyone interested in taking the plunge is asked to contact auxiliary.polarplunge@gmail.com, or call Mary Jane (905-985-6002) or Yvonne (905-982-0560) to sign up.

Once signed up, plungers will receive the official pledge sheet to start collecting donations.

Food and awards will follow in the Latcham Centre and plungers can shake off the chills in hot tubs after their dip.

Kids can try their luck at the fish pond and also enjoy a bag of fresh, hot popcorn.

Hot chocolate, coffee and home baked goodies will be available in the Park.

The famous Polar Bears will be there for picture taking and hugs.

Individual Plungers need to raise a minimum of $200 in pledges. Want

to plunge with a partner? Remember to let the committee know when you sign up.

Teams are welcome as well as individuals. Team members will all plunge together, so get all your friends, family, colleagues or neighbours signed up together. A minimum $100 pledge per person for groups of four or more is required.

Sponsor a plunger and come down to the Lake on Feb. 8 to cheer your heroes into the water.

Donations support the Port Perry Hospital by helping its Auxiliary purchase needed equipment throughout the year.

Cragg Rd. issues detailed by resident F RO M PAG E 1

He then asked council to consider sending a road work team to inspect the hill and intersection in question, and to devise an economic means of fixing the dangerous slope, potentially harmful obstacles, and steep ditches of the already twisted and inclined road.

“At the bottom of the hill, Hydro has installed a big hydro pole. If someone were to miss the corner and run off of the road, they would end up directly striking the pole, which has been a concern of mine for as long as I have lived here,” said Mr. Bacon. “I’m not sure if we could fix it with a guard rail or a flashing light of some kind, but there aren’t even signs warning of the tricky intersection ahead!”

Mr. Bacon has called the culverts and ditches on the side of Cragg Rd. too small, saying that drainage and spring run off have flooded the basement of his daughter’s home and his fields for four out of the past

five years.

“I too would like to have the road paved,” said Mayor Chuck Mercier. “We will take the issue into consideration with this year’s budget and road plan.”

New bus loading zone for S.A. Cawker Public School SCUGOG: Students of S.A. Cawker Public School in Port Perry will soon have a safer place to board and unboard schoolbuses.

Councillors reviewed a staff report recently detailing a proposal from the Durham District School Board to create a bus loading zone on Old Simcoe Rd. rather than in the school’s parking lot as is currently done.

Council opted to prepare a bylaw to allow the work to proceed, with approval pending review by the Planning department and Scugog Fire of the site modifications.

The work is currently scheduled to take place next spring.

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UXBRIDGE: Local residents will once again ring in the new year by braving the frigid waters of Elgin Pond with the return of the Polar Plunge.

Last year’s inaugural Polar Plunge in Uxbridge raised $8,500 for several local charities, and organizers are hoping for an even greater response

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.

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.

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till The children are on their Christmas Holiday break starting December 20, 2013, returning to school on January 6, 2014. The school thanks everyone who supported their fundraisers and toy drive over the year, and I thank Mindy Richardson for putting us in touch with the activities celebrations of our busy little school.

The women’s Bible Study Group begins Monday, January 6, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the church. Contact Margaret Ann Lamb 985-7701.

The Ontario County Holstein Club will hold its initial meeting on January 3, 2014 at Greenbank Church with lunch served by the Fidelis U.C.W. unit at noon.

Thanks to Larry Doble for keeping Lions Club events forwarded to me. Though small in number, the

Greenbank Lions are huge in deeds, and always appreciate new volunteers and members. Call Larry 905-9853723 for info.

The U.C.W.’s still collect Canadian Tire money for Camp Quin-mo-lac, Campbell Soup Labels for the deaf, eye glasses for CNIB or Lions and stamps so save any of these and give them to any U.C.W. member. Carla of Evening Unit or Mary Jean Fidelis Unit.

Thank you to all who have contributed to Greenbank News in 2013. I look forward to sharing your news in 2014, so please call 905-985-0535 or drop in letter box 20018 Hwy 12.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. May your holidays be blessed with Peace, Hope, Joy and Love, and safety wherever you travel.

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Our community received a terrible blow on Monday, with the news of the sudden and untimely death of Brian VanCamp in a farm accident. Sympathy is extended to his wife, Maggie and children Nat, Matt and Katie, his father Richard VanCamp and his siblings Louise and Jeff, Lois and Glenn, Lawrence and Jan, Jill and Mike and to their families and to his many other relatives and countless friends.

The Rt. Rev. Linda Nicholls, Area Bishop of Trent-Durham visited St. John’s Anglican Church and took part in the Sunday service. Following the service, everyone enjoyed a delicious potluck lunch while visiting with the Bishop Linda.

Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Joyce Hawkins who had the most lone hands, Jackie Atfield, Elmo Gibson, Peter Booth,

George Koppens and Akvin Foster low. The specials were won by Howard Cayer (2). Peter Booth and Diane Slute. Please note there will be no cards for two weeks over the holiday season resuming the first Tuesday in January.

I send best wishes to the editor and staff of The Standard and to the readers of this column for a Merry Christmas season and a happy and safe New Year.

The voice of North Durham

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SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short A special thank you to Sandra Millar of Millar’s Market for the donation of a beautiful red banner with the inscription ‘Christ is Christmas’ in gold lettering to the Seagrave Church.

Congratulations to the Lamont family, of Robin Glade, as they welcome their new four-legged addition to their family. Nothing like the patter of little feet, uh, I mean little paws, to keep a house fun and lively!

The local ladies euchre

club had their Christmas get together, cards, and cookie exchange Wed. Dec. l8 at the Curries’ home in Robin Glade Estates. A delicious buffet was provided, with wine - several participated in the cookie exchange, and then six tables of euchre enjoyed some fun the rest of the evening. Diane Cooke, who has been organizing this group for the past l4 years, wishes all members a Merry Christmas and happy, healthy New Year.

Anyone wishing to re-

new their subscription or become a new subscriber to the Observer, please call Betty Lou Beacock or Eleanor Sturman.

Envelopes for next years offering are available at the rear of the sanctuary.

Dec. 26. - No ‘Opening the Doors to Spirituality Bible Study.’

We would like to wish all the folks at The Standard and all of our readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year!

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Caesarea Nestleton Euchre Here are the results from Thursday, December 12: High Scores - First - K Rohrer, Second (tie) - E Bailey and M Ayling, Third (tie) - G Crawford and H Coates, Fourth - H Crawford; Most Lone Hands - G MacArthur; and Low Score - E Kushner. We had 12 full tables for a total of 48 people. Watch this column next week for the results from our Christmas Potluck and Euchre. We will not be playing on Dec. 26, but will be back on Jan. 2. See you then.

Pineridge Chorus The Sweet Adelines of Pineridge Cho-

rus in Uxbridge are planning another guest night. If you are female and enjoy singing, you’ll want to make note of these dates: Monday, January 20 and 27.

Bring a friend, a relative, a neighbour or a co-worker to enjoy a fun time. We gather at the Music Hall on Main Street in Uxbridge just after seven for a 7:15 p.m. start. For further details contact June at (905)852-6327.

Blackstock & District Lions Club Our Lions members would like to wish you all the best over this Christmas and New Years Season and thank you for all your support throughout 2013.

SANDFORD & ZEPHYR by Pat Asling Who was it that wanted to have snow for Christmas?

Enough is enough and the warmer weather makes it even harder to get around. So sorry to hear about another farm accident over near Blackstock! It is so sad, especially when there are not a lot of farmers to spare in our country. The sympathy of our farm community goes out to the family. Our sympathies also go out to the family of Rodney Cain of Zephyr, who passed away Dec. 17. Visitation was Thursday Dec.1 9 and the funeral Dec. 20 at the Skwarchuch Funeral Home in Mount Albert.

The choir held their last practice of the year at the home of Jim and Nancy and as always enjoyed their time together and especially Nancy’s delicious Christmas pudding. There isn’t much of the real stuff around anymore and I for one will eat it whenever I can. Thanks to Nancy for her dedicated leadership through another

year- another year older and the grayer we get-but it is always fun!

My Xi Epsilon Upsilon sorority met Dec.16 for their Christmas pot-luck at the home of Gloria Gorman and enjoyed a flavourful feast. Several have already spent a month or so in Florida but returned home for Christmas with their families, only to return, with great delight I am sure, back to the warmth of Florida after the holidays are over. This Canadian winter has surely been one of the coldest and snowiest in many years.

By the time you read this, Christmas day will have passed and we are headed for 2014. My best wishes to all my readers for a prosperous and happy, and especially healthy New Year. We look forward with anticipation to all the year brings. Keep tuned for all the many activities that go on within our communities and the community at large of Uxbridge Township.

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, December 29 10 a.m. Morning Service

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Peter Lackmanec MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m.

SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, December 29 Service at 10 a.m.

Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH

2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) 905-985-8681 www.portperrybaptist.ca Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor Join us for worship this week:

SUNDAY SERVICES 9:15 a.m. Sunday school for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Worship Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all

To list your church events contact Christopher at 905-985-6985

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.

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

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

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, December 29, 10 a.m.

1st Sunday after Christmas Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome.

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PORT PERRY AND PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, December 29 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com

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

Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

A contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment.

Staff: Dr. Fred Penney, Lead Pastor Scott Manuel, Youth Pastor Brenna Cruickshank, Children’s Ministry Director 1680 Reach Street. - 905-985-4441 website: www.emmanuelcc.ca Emmanuel Community Church: ‘Reaching up to God; Reaching out to our Community,’

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

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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 29 10 a.m. Communion

Sunday, December 29 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry, Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net

New Years Service Tue. Dec. 31st 8 p.m. Fellowship, food & games 10:30 p.m. Special Guest speaker Peggy Kennedy-Prophetess Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service Resuming in New Year-Tuesday Youth Meeting and “HEARTBEAT” after school program SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES

Sunday School and Nursery available

HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m.

Mid-week programs for youth and adults!

14480 Old Simcoe Rd. (Between 7A and Prince Albert) 905-985-9307 hopechurch@powergate.ca www.hopeforportperry.ca

A PLACE OF HOPE!

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, December 29 Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Service

Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 a.m. Service Everyone is Welcome Children’s Time with Services

Boxing Day 8am-5pm New Year’s Eve 7am-5pm Closed New Year’s Day

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EDITORIAL

Crystal clear With the end of 2013 upon us, The Standard’s editorial staff is once again taking a look back over the last 12 months to pick the most prominent stories of the year, to make an educated guess before dusting off the crystal ball to peer into the depths of what 2014 may bring: Blake Wolfe, Editor: The biggest new issue this year was, of course, the matter of the ice rescue bill which to date, has not been paid. With ice-fishing season just around the corner, it will definitely be on the minds of all anglers - and emergency workers - as the ice huts hit the lake. Additionally, the issue of commercial fill, which I’m sure all readers are well-versed in and/or tired of, remains the issue that won’t go away. What do the ice rescue and fill have in common?

Expect them to come up during the next 10 months leading up to the October municipal election.

Darryl Knight, Reporter: The biggest story this year in North Durham was the war of words between Uxbridge and Scugog councils regarding a perceived lack of oversight at the Greenbank Airport fill project, and the influx of additional heavy truck traffic. With a proposal from the airport’s operators to double the amount of trucks allowed to dump on the site to be dealt with in the new year by Scugog council, this story is sure to continue to unfold well into 2014.

Benjamin Priebe, Photojournalist: It’s been a rewarding first year with The Standard and I’m starting to feel busier than Peter Parker at a Spider Man convention. Being a photographer, my favourite stories are the most visual, namely the Shoot4Food fundraiser, the woman who slipped into Lake Scugog at the marina, and the slew of local fairs. Our small community has been rocked in this past year, but being out every weekend has shown me that the good people of Scugog and Uxbridge can band together in support. Looking ahead, I think that with an election and the possibility of a new Mayor, Scugog Council is either going to get far more complicated or, hopefully a little more streamlined. The local soap opera of land development will plow on slowly but surely, and I’m stoked to see what photos lie ahead.

Watch for next week’s edition of The Standard, when we re-cap the year that was 2013 with our annual Year In Review. From all of us at The Standard, Happy New Year and all the best in 2014.

Quick response from fire department lauded by reader To the Editor, A word of thanks and a word of caution!

Thanks to the wonderful men of the Scugog Fire Department, who spent a long time at our house last night. They were not only most impressively professional, they were caring, considerate and maintained a sense of humour throughout. Thank you. You made what could have been a very scary ordeal into a reassuring and almost comfortable experience. We are so fortunate to live where we do and have you to respond to our 911 call.

Thanks to our son who insisted on providing us with a carbon monoxide detector which we did not

consider to be necessary. You were right, we were wrong and you may have saved our lives last night.

A few days ago we replaced a smoke detector because it kept beeping at us when there was no smoke and no fire! Most annoying!! Last night, the new one started beeping as we were getting ready for bed and, of course our first reaction was annoyance... again no smoke, no fire! But, after a few minutes the carbon monoxide alarm started up, loud and clear, even more annoying, no smoke, no fire! So we called 911, even though we felt a bit silly because there was no smoke and no fire! We apologized when the fire department arrived, because by that time the alarms had given up. However - and this is the point

- they did find a “very high” level of carbon monoxide upstairs in our bedroom as well as elsewhere in the house. We were sheltered in the warm fire truck while the house was cleared!

So, if your smoke detector beeps apparently without reason, find the reason! If you do not have a carbon monoxide detector, get one! If you think maybe you should call 911 but probably it is nothing so don’t bother them, call! It is probable we are here today because we did!

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Food and Toy Drive a success

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JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

Auditor General tables 2013 financial report

The Port Perry Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion provided Operation Scugog with $1,000 in turkey vouchers for this year’s Christmas Food Drive, purchased with money raised at the Legion’s recent Christmas party on Dec. 14. Pictured here are Murray Miller (left) and Dave Durham (centre) of the Legion, along with Chris Cook and Pat and Dave Convery of Operation Scugog.

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SCUGOG: The 2013 Operation Scugog Food and Toy Drive wrapped up last week and when all was said and done, Christmas was delivered again to local families in need.

According to organizer Karen Teed, donations of food and toys collected for the annual drive more than covered the local food bank’s clientele, who picked up their Christmas hampers on Dec. 17 and 18.

Approximately 35 volunteers, many of them returning from years past, gathered at Victory Christian Centre - where

the Operation Scugog Food Bank is located on Dec. 17, braving the snowy weather to package up the final collection of donations. Splitting into small groups, volunteers packaged Christmas hampers according to the needs of each family and by 10 a.m. that morning, the work was done and hampers were ready to be picked up.

“It was fabulous,” recalled Ms. Teed, who marked 2013 as her first year in helping coordinate the drive. “This community is always very giving and we were easily able to help out all of our families.”

Once again, donations came into the food bank through a variety of channels, including the weekly Fill The Van events at several local stores throughout the holiday season, as well as through donation bins located at various businesses throughout Scugog. Donations that came in following the deadline for hamper packaging will be kept by the food bank for future use.

Operation Scugog and its community partners in the Food and Toy Drive once again thank everyone who helped out or donated to this year’s initiative.

The 2013 report of Ontario’s financial watchdog provided further evidence that the McGuinty/Wynne government is putting Ontario at risk by overspending and shocking mismanagement. Many of the findings of Ontario’s Auditor General, Bonnie Lysyk, have already been widely reported. I am a member of the Legislature’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts, and I would encourage citizens to read the details that are posted online at www. auditor.on.ca.

The 2013 report of the Auditor General Revealed that: Salaries at Ontario Power Generation have jumped by as much as 60 per cent, impacting hydro rates.

Ontario lacks a provincially coordinated system for rehabilitation of patients receiving healthcare. This means patents may be treated differently, depending on where they live. The Auditor General recommended a province-wide coordinated sys­tem for rehabilitation, including both regular (shorter-term) and restorative (longer-term) inpatient services, as well as community-based outpatient services.

Ambulance service across the province is “inconsistent.”

Ontario-funded medical graduates are leaving the province to practice elsewhere.

Some patients are waiting more than 300 days for an operation.

More children with autism are waiting for government-funded services than are receiving them. The Auditor General said it can take three to 12 months for a diagnosis of autism and most children have an even longer wait (up to four years) to begin treatment.

The Auditor General’s annual report comes on the heels of two special reports on the provincial gas plant can-

The worst of times, the best of times The end of the year means many things to me; it’s a time for doubling up your socks, getting the snowmobile ready for a rip, and rediscovering the joys of egg nog all over again.

I think that most of all, winter is the perfect time for reflection. The mass amounts of ice and snow seem to make the world slow to a crawl, in more ways than the traffic on the causeway. I’d like to use this week’s column for reflection, to just sit back and let the musings flow.

This past year has surely been an eventful one and has taught me much. I started my job at The Standard, spent two weeks as a Canuck Hobo backpacking across Europe, lost a loved one, and welcomed a brand new niece to the world, just to name a few.

Let’s start with my brand-new niece. I’d like to introduce Stella. Baby Stella Rayne Priebe was born in Oshawa on December 17 at 4:22 a.m., weighing in at seven pounds and seven ounces at an impressive 21 inches long. My brother’s fourth daughter, this little sleepy bundle of joy showed up a little later than expected, but hasn’t made a fuss yet and has been perfectly content to sprawl out like a little star fish and burp like Uncle B. Besides, I’ve always loved A Streetcar Named Desire. Kudos on the name, Steve and Char.

Most people seem to view winter as a season for hibernation. Personally, I feel like it’s the time of year when the world comes to life. The snapping cold stick-yournostrils-together air and mindless wind push me to get outside. I keep catching myself acting like a kid again,

stomping my feet in the snow to see if I can read ‘Doc Martens’ in my boot print. I just hope I don’t manage to freeze my own hand to my camera again this year; metal lenses and frost make a deadly combo.

Moving on to Christmas, (which hasn’t occurred yet at the time this was written) I find that you can tell a lot about yourself by taking a close look at your own Christmas list. This year, my list reads somewhat more mature than the past. Gone are the days of asking for the new Metal Gear Solid game or wheels for my longboard; this year, what I want more than my two front teeth are snow tires, cash to buy a car, and a new lens for my camera.

Truth is, I shocked myself by asking my girlfriend for a pair of those ridiculously warm thermal socks. When the first thing that pops into your head for Christmas is how numb your toes got while shooting Santa Claus parades, you realize you’re starting to sort out the real priorities.

This week’s column has been sponsored by ‘I’m an adult now’ by The Pursuit of Happiness.

I went away to college at a mere seventeen years-old; at that age, the most fun night of the week was Thirsty Thursday. This was the traditional night when my dorm would throw a raging party, until it grew out of hand, spilled into the quad, and was inevitably broken up.

These days, I mostly look forward to Tuesdays and the chance to come home from the office and have dinner with my Babcia Judy. Sometimes a cup of coffee and listening to how her week went is the perfect end to a busy day. The loss of my grandpa Bob has lead me

cellations tabled earlier in the year.

These reports confirmed that $1.1 billion in taxpayer money was wasted by cancelling the gas plants.

Durham Riding deserves a provincial government that can manage its own finances, put well-paying jobs first, and ensure there is sufficient funding for priorities such as healthcare, education, and affordable electricity. Your comments on provincial issues are always welcome. I can be reached at (905) 697-1501 or 1-800-661-2433 and by email at john.otooleco@pc.ola.org.

House Considers Police Checks in Amateur Sport Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette has introduced a Private Member’s Bill entitled Bill 104, Protection of Minors in Amateur Sports Act, 2013. Under this bill, which received second reading last week, sports officials holding the positions of referee or other official, trainer or coach would require a criminal record check if they are working with youths under the age of 18. In the proposed bill, organizers of athletics programs are required to obtain a copy of the criminal record check from a police department for every person who acts in a position in the program that involves dealing with persons under18 years of age on a regular basis. This requirement would apply whether or not the position is for remuneration. If the police force is legally prohibited from releasing a copy of a criminal record, the organizer is required instead to obtain a written response to that effect. Bill 104 has been referred to the Ontario Legislature’s Standing Committee on Social Policy for further consideration and opportunities for public input.

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to realize how important family members can be; sometimes there won’t be a ‘next week’ to make time for them.

With 2014 just a few short days away, I realize it’s funny how the holidays seem to race by faster than the feeble crawl of work days. In the New Year, I’m looking forward not to a blank slate, but for the chance to put the lessons of this ultimately unstable year to good use.

I’m the first person to admit that the things I don’t know could fill a barn. I’m only 20 and there is so much the world has yet to throw at me. However, dealing with a proverbial roller coaster of ups and downs has taught me to keep an eye on the good things in my life. I’m beginning to feel at peace with not knowing what lies around the bend, because I know I’ve got what it takes to overcome it. We may refer to our family as the Murphy’s, after Murphy’s Law, but it hasn’t stopped us yet.

My New Year’s resolution for 2014 is to dust off one of my records every night; I’ll probably start with that copy of Cream’s Disraeli Gears I haven’t listened to in ages, and give the vinyl a good work out. Sometimes it’s important to appreciate the little things in life and remember how to love music like a fifteen year-old. After all, we’re not getting any younger!

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THE SCIENCE OF SPLATTERS: Artist Albert Mueller displayed his collection of Pollock-esque paintings at the Kent Farndale Gallery recently, inside the Scugog Memorial Public Library. Catch a new show at the gallery, with ‘The Parisian’ by Adriyanna Zimmermann opening Jan. 4 at 2 p.m.

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New Hobbit flick dwarfs first entry THE HOBBIT - THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (****)...

Having loved The Lord of the Rings trilogy, in particular the third film, I admit to being very disappointed by the first of the films in The Hobbit trilogy, released last year, The Hobbit - An Unexpected Adventure (2012). Granted it was the set up film and there were many introductions, too many for my liking, and the picture never really seemed to take off until the final third. By then it had become something the previous films never were - tedious.

However, I have faith in Peter Jackson. He did the impossible with The Lord of the Rings trilogy and turned them into the greatest film trilogy ever made. Two years later after winning the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Picture, he gave

us a stunning remake of King Kong (2005) which, had there been some justice, would have been a nominee for Best Picture and Director as well. While he faltered with The Lovely Bones (2009), he is back with this sec-

ond installment in the trilogy based on the much smaller book, The Hobbit.

In this new film, the narrative

gets moving and we are hurtled from one adventure to the next with eye popping visual effects, startling action sequences that will have the audience holding their breath, and wonderful characters that we get some time to get to know in this film. Ian McKellan’s magnificent Gandalf is gone for quite a stretch here, but his presence is filled with others, including Legolas (Orlando Bloom) years away from being part of the fellowship.

Martin Freeman gets a chance to develop some character as Bilbo this time, and in some of the film’s more frightening moments, comes face to face with the dreaded dragon Smaug.

Jackson gives us a knockout that is easily one of the year’s very best films, and a wonderful trip back to Middle Earth.

There was no shortage of creative spirit at the Coach House Studio in Utica on Sunday Dec. 8th, as local authors and photographers gathered for book signings. From left, Jonathan van Bilsen, Glenn McGeorge, Pamela Meacher, shop owner Laura Gray, Pauline Kiely, and Randy Loewen.

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ARIES (March 20-April 19): Energetic, you want to get ahead, accomplish and further your ambitions.

In 2014, set a goal for you and your partner to strengthen the bonds of your love.

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GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Money is power and you will grow through the proper use of funds. Delays and mixups slow down travel plans. Focus on developing a creative project in 2014.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Whether personal or business, you will benefit from listening to your partner’s point of view. Schedule a home repair or renovation project in the coming year.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Overcome fears that are holding you back and walk with confidence into the new year. Improve relationships with in-laws. Avoid being distracted, drive carefully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Cancellations can affect travel and social events. Avoid signing financial papers until Janaury 16. In 2014, accept a team leader role at work or a board member position.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): 2014 promises to be a great business year, but not without hard work on your part. Give serious thought to the life you want to create. Postpone contract negotiations.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Communication will be on your mind in 2014. Join a writers’ circle, write a newsletter or start a blog. Catch up on personal tasks you have put on hold.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): This is a time for self-renewal. Get a massage or enjoy a day at a SPA. In 2014, take degree courses or interact with people from different cultures.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Rearrange your financial priorities in 2014. Conserve money and make do with what you have.

Romance is “in the stars” for some singles. Enjoy games and sports.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In 2014, work with others to make the world a better place, but do not accept a fund-raising position. In general, socializing winds down.

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Most of the energy used by individual Ontarians goes to heating and cooling homes. During the long and cold winter heating season, there are a number of ways to cut back and save on bills. Enbridge Gas Distribution provides the following tips to save you a few dollars this New Year.: In the kitchen • Turn the oven off a few minutes before the cooking time is over. The heat remaining in the oven will finish the job.

• Only preheat the oven for baking – and then, only for about seven minutes. Most foods, such as roasts and casseroles, don’t need a preheated oven to cook properly.

In the washroom • Sing shorter songs in the shower.

The average shower is about eight minutes. Try reducing to five or six.

• Install energy-efficient showerheads.

• The best temperature for your water heater is 54 degrees Celsius.

That’s hot enough for washing, showers and baths, and reduces the risk of scalding.

In the basement • When you replace your old electric water heater, consider a tankless natural gas water heater as it heats water only as needed.

• Replace the furnace filter every three months (or clean a permanent

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Port Perry Seniors Club (PPS Club) What: Variety of activities including Art, Crafts, Exercise, Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage, Line Dancing, Woodcarving, Computer

Pine Ridge Garden Club When: Tues Mar 4, 7:30pm What: Meetings include inspiring speakers, and social sharing of ideas and information. Coffee and goodies.

Where: Nestleton Community Centre, 3967 Hwy #7, Nestleton, Ontario Contact: Marilyn Trunks 905-986-5046, marilyntrunks@gmail.com www.pineridgegardenclub.ca Cost: $15 per year single, $20 family

CLUBS

Progressive Euchre When: Thurs 7:30pm What: Coffee & tea supplied Where: Nestleton Community Centre, 3967 Hwy 7A, Nestleton Contact: Tony 905-986-5648 Cost: $3.00 + munchies

Euchre, Port Perry Villa When: Wed Jan 8 & 22, Feb 5 & 19, Mar 5 & 19, 1:30pm Where: Port Perry Villa Auditorium Contact: Kim Owen 905-985-3312 Cost: Free. 50/50 Draw

Cartwright Seniors Euchre When: Tues, 7:30-9:30pm What: Play progressive euchre with friends and neighbours.

Where: St. John’s Anglican Church, 3505 Church Street, Blackstock Contact: Donald Trunks 905-986-5046 Cost: $3 per week

Cost: Included in PPS Club membership.

(Also see Team Sports) Adult Skating, Blackstock When: Mon, 2-2:50pm Where: Blackstock Arena Contact: Brenda Robinson 905-985-8698 ext. 100 Cost: $3.50

EXERCISE

Winterfest When: Sun. Feb 9, 1-5pm What: Outdoor fun for the whole family Where: Cartwright Fields, 3967 Hwy #7A, Nestleton Contact: Melanie Wright 905-986-4201, wrightsfeeds@gmail.com Cost: Free – Donations toward park gratefully accepted.

Curling Fundraiser When: Sat. Mar 22 What: Megalore’s First Annual Curling Bonspiel Fundraiser. Dinner, prizes, beginners welcome, lessons provided. Book early, limited spots.

Where: Port Perry Curling Club, 483 Bay Street, Port Perry Contact: Lynn 905-985-1008 www.megaloregroup.org

Antiques Show Sale When: Sat. Feb. 1, 10am-4.30 and Sun Feb 2, 10am-4pm What: Antiques and Nostalgia Show and Sale. Many antique and collectible dealers from all over Ontario. Sponsored by the Lake Scugog Historical Society.

Where: Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St, Port Perry Contact: Bill Minors 905-985-8645 Cost: $4.00 (covers both days)

EVENTS/FESTIVALS/ SHOWS

Shirley Women’s Institute When: 3rd Wed of month, 1:30pm What: Meeting followed by refreshments Where: TBA Contact: Hazel Coates 905-986-5841

Port Perry Seniors General Meeting When: 2nd Wed, 2pm Where: Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact office: 905-982-2192

Club, Chorus, Pickleball, Shuffleboard.

See details under activity headings.

Cost: Most activities included in annual membership $15.00 for members 50 – 80 years, $5.00 for members over 80.

Foot Care Clinic When: Wednesdays, Jan. 8 & 22, Feb 12 & 26, Mar 12 & 26 What: Community Care Durham provides Foot Care Clinics for those individuals who require assistance in maintaining their own foot care resulting from aging &/or health issues.

Where: Hope Church, 14480 Old Simcoe Rd., Port Perry Contact: Lynn Pike lpike@communitycaredurham.on.ca 905985-8461 or www.communitycaredurham.on.ca Cost: First visit $20. Subsequent visits $15. Appointment must be booked in advance, no walk-ins

Find Peace of Mind When: Wed, 7-8:30 pm, 1st Session Jan 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2nd Session Feb 12, 19, 26 and Mar 5 What: A four-week introduction to meditation led by Dr. John Stewart, MD and Bette Hodgins, BScPT. Learn how meditation can help you de-stress and improve your health.

Where: Medical Associates, 462 Paxton St, Port Perry Contact: Bette Hodgins 905-985-1863 www.FindPeaceOfMind.ca Cost: $99 for the four-week session

HEALTH and WELLNESS

Walking Program When: Mon-Fri 7:30-9:15am Where: Scugog Arena Contact: Brenda Robinson 905-985-8698 ext. 100

Gentle Exercise When: Tues 10:30-11:30am Where: Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Louise Sale 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership

Exercise When: Mon & Fri 9:30 – 10:10am Where: Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Gord Emmerson 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership.

Adult Skating, Scugog When: Mon 12-12:50, Tues 9-9:50am, Wed 1:30-2:20pm, Thurs 9-9:50am Where: Scugog Arena Contact: Brenda Robinson 905-985-8698 ext. 100 Cost: $3.50

Greenbank Folk Music Nights When: Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 22, 8pm What: Google Greenbank Folk Music

Chorus When: Wed 12:30-1:30pm Where: Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Gord Emmerson 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership

MUSIC and DANCE

Luncheon Out When: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, Noon What: Community Care Durham-Scugog provides a nutritious meal and entertainment in a social setting. Transportation may be included if required.

Where: Various locations within Scugog Township Contact: Lynn Pike lpike@communitycaredurham.on.ca 905985-8461 or www.communitycaredurham.on.ca Cost: $8 per person, reservations required no walk-ins.

Soup’s On us When: Thurs 11:30am – 1pm What: Six local churches and 20 adults with special needs work with a Parent support group to make homemade soup and dessert.

Where: Church of the Ascension Hall on North St. Port Perry Contact: Sue Bradley nsbradley@sympatico.ca

MEALS

Computer Club When: 1st & 3rd Wed 2:30pm Where: Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Theresia Berry 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership

Acting Classes When: TBD Daytime, 10 weeks starting the week of January 6th.

What: Introduction to Drama classes to keep your brain sharp and improve your sense of confidence, happiness, and well-being.

Where: Port Perry. Specific location TBD. Contact: Michael Serres 905-985-0922, info@smartacts.ca, www.smartacts.ca Cost: $150 + HST

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Scugog Township Seniors Advisory Committee • 905-985-7346 • seniors@scugog.ca

Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage When: Tues 1-3pm Where: Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contacts: 905-982-2192 Bridge - Norm Caswell, Euchre - Berniece Lawley, Cribbage - Clayton Graham

Bridge, Port Perry Villa When: Thurs Jan 2, 16 & 30, Feb 13 & 27, Mar 13 & 27, 1:30pm Where: Port Perry Villa Kent Terrace Contact: Debbie Armstrong 905-985-3312 Cost: Free. 50/50 Draw

CARD GAMES

Woodcarving When: Wed 9-11:30am Where: Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Gord Emmerson 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership

Crafts When: Wed 9-11:30am Where: Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Mary Verrydt 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership

Blackstock Quilting Group When: Tues 9am What: For Beginners and Skilled Where: Blackstock United Church, 3483 Church Street, Blackstock Contact: Muriel 905-986-0692

Art When: Wed 11am -1pm Where: Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Rita Barrell 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Sincerely, The Scugog Township Seniors Advisory Committee

A new calendar will be produced at the beginning of each quarter of the year.

We are starting now to collect information for the April to June calendar. We welcome your comments and feedback! Please feel free to contact Karen at 905-985-8871 or send an email to seniors@scugog.ca and let us know your thoughts.

Each monthly calendar lists the start time and title of each event. The detailed and individual contact information is listed by category on the first page of the insert. Please note that while all events are open to Seniors, not all are restricted to Seniors.

The Scugog Township Seniors Advisory Committee is pleased to present the Seniors’ Calendar for January through March 2014. The calendar includes information on local events and activities that may be of particular interest to seniors.

January • February • March 2014

Scugog Seniors Calendar

See instructions on the March calendar.

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Shuffleboard When: Mon 1-3pm Where: Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Enci Dhanoosingh 905-982-2192 Cost: $1 per week plus PPS Club membership.

Senior Stick’n Puck When: Tues & Thurs 10-10:50am Where: Scugog Arena Contact: Brenda Robinson 905-985-8698 ext.100 Cost: $3.50

Senior Ladies’ Shinny When: Thurs 1-2:20pm Where: Scugog Arena Contact: Brenda Robinson 905-985-8698 ext.100 Cost: $7.00

Senior Men’s Shinny When: Tues & Thurs 11:30am–12:50pm Where: Scugog Arena Contact: Brenda Robinson 905-985-8698 ext. 100 Cost: $7.00

Pickleball When: Mon 11am–4, Thurs 10am-1, Novice Mon 9-11am Where: Scugog Community Centre, Reach St. Port Perry Contact: Bill Gohn 905-985-0292 Cost: $2 per session plus PPS Club membership.

(Also see Exercise)

TEAM SPORTS

Line Dancing When: Mon & Fri 10:30–11:30am, Novice 11:30–Noon Where: Latcham Centre, 121 Queen St. Port Perry Contact: Gord Emmerson 905-982-2192 Cost: Included in PPS Club membership.

Society for performer list Where: Greenbank Hall 19965 Highway #12 Contact: 905-985-8351 Cost: $25

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Walking Program Pickleball, Novice Exercise Line Dancing Pickleball Line Dancing, Novice Adult Skate Scugog Shuffleboard Adult Skating Blackstock 7:30 9:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:30 1:00 7:30

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Walking Program Blackstock Quilting Adult Skate Scugog Senior Stick’n Puck Gentle Exercise Senior Mens Shinny Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage Cartwright Euchre

Walking Program Blackstock Quilting Adult Skate Scugog Senior Stick’n Puck Gentle Exercise Senior Mens Shinny Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage Cartwright Euchre

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Walking Program Woodcarving Crafts Art Chorus Adult Skate Scugog Find Peace of Mind Session 1

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Foot Care Clinic 7:30 Walking Program 9:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Crafts 11:00 Art 12:30 Chorus 1:30 Euchre PP Villa 1:30 Adult Skate Scugog 7:00 Find Peace of Mind Session 1

Walking Program Woodcarving Crafts Art Chorus Adult Skate Scugog Shirley Women’s Institute Computer Club Find Peace of Mind Session 1

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Walking Program Blackstock Quilting Adult Skate Scugog Senior Stick’n Puck Gentle Exercise Senior Mens Shinny Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage Cartwright Euchre

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Foot Care Clinic 7:30 Walking Program 9:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Crafts 11:00 Art 12:30 Chorus 1:30 Euchre PP Villa 1:30 Adult Skate Scugog 2:00 PP Seniors Gen’l Mtg 7:00 Find Peace of Mind Session 1

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Walking Program Blackstock Quilting Adult Skate Scugog Senior Stick’n Puck Gentle Exercise Senior Mens Shinny Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage Cartwright Euchre

$6.25/each $32.50/pkg

New Years Day Walking Program Adult Skate Scugog Pickleball Senior Stick’n Puck Senior Mens Shinny Senior Ladies Shinny Bridge, PP Villa Progressive Euchre

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Walking Program Adult Skate Scugog Pickleball Senior Stick’n Puck Soup’s On Us Senior Mens Shinny Senior Ladies Shinny Bridge, PP Villa Progressive Euchre

Walking Program Adult Skate Scugog Pickleball Senior Stick’n Puck Soup’s On Us Senior Mens Shinny Senior Ladies Shinny Progressive Euchre

Walking Program Adult Skate Scugog Pickleball Senior Stick’n Puck Soup’s On Us Senior Mens Shinny Luncheon Out Senior Ladies Shinny Bridge, PP Villa Progressive Euchre

7:30 Walking Program 9:00 Adult Skate Scugog 10:00 Pickleball 10:00 Senior Stick’n Puck 11:30 Soup’s On Us 11:30 Senior Mens Shinny 1:00 Senior Ladies Shinny 7:30 Progressive Euchre

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Walking Program Pickleball, Novice Exercise Line Dancing Pickleball Line Dancing, Novice Adult Skate Scugog Shuffleboard Adult Skating Blackstock

Hot Meals Frozen Meals (Package of 7 entrees)

Contact: Lynn Pike at lpike@communitycaredurham.on.ca 905-985-8461 www.communitycaredurham.on.ca

Mon-Wed-Fri Every 2nd Tue.

Provides delivery of nutritious hot and frozen meals for those who have difficulty preparing their own meals due to aging and/or related health issues.

Meals on Wheels

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Walking Program Pickleball, Novice Exercise Line Dancing Pickleball Line Dancing, Novice Adult Skate Scugog Shuffleboard Adult Skating Blackstock

Walking Program Pickleball, Novice Exercise Line Dancing Pickleball Line Dancing, Novice Adult Skate Scugog Shuffleboard Adult Skating Blackstock

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Walking Program Blackstock Quilting Adult Skate Scugog Senior Stick’n Puck Gentle Exercise Senior Mens Shinny Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage Cartwright Euchre

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Walking Program Blackstock Quilting Adult Skate Scugog Senior Stick’n Puck Gentle Exercise Senior Mens Shinny Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage Cartwright Euchre

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Walking Program Blackstock Quilting Adult Skate Scugog Senior Stick’n Puck Gentle Exercise Senior Mens Shinny Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage Cartwright Euchre

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Walking Program Blackstock Quilting Adult Skate Scugog Senior Stick’n Puck Gentle Exercise Senior Mens Shinny Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage Cartwright Euchre

Walking Program Woodcarving Crafts Art Chorus Euchre PP Villa Adult Skate Scugog Computer Club

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7:30 Walking Program 9:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Crafts 11:00 Art 12:30 Chorus 1:30 Euchre PP Villa 1:30 Adult Skate Scugog 1:30 Shirley Women’s Institute 2:30 Computer Club 7:00 Find Peace of Mind Session 2

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Walking Program Adult Skate Scugog Pickleball Senior Stick’n Puck Soup’s On Us Senior Mens Shinny Senior Ladies Shinny Bridge, PP Villa Progressive Euchre

Walking Program Adult Skate Scugog Pickleball Senior Stick’n Puck Soup’s On Us Senior Mens Shinny Luncheon Out Senior Ladies Shinny Progressive Euchre

Walking Program Adult Skate Scugog Pickleball Senior Stick’n Puck Soup’s On Us Senior Mens Shinny Senior Ladies Shinny Bridge, PP Villa Progressive Euchre

Walking Program Adult Skate Scugog Pickleball Senior Stick’n Puck Soup’s On Us Senior Mens Shinny Luncheon Out Senior Ladies Shinny Progressive Euchre

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1:00 Winterfest

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Walking Program Pickleball, Novice Exercise Line Dancing Pickleball Line Dancing, Novice Adult Skate Scugog Shuffleboard Adult Skating Blackstock

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Walking Program Pickleball, Novice Exercise Line Dancing Pickleball Line Dancing, Novice Adult Skate Scugog Shuffleboard Adult Skating Blackstock

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Walking Program Blackstock Quilting Adult Skate Scugog Senior Stick’n Puck Gentle Exercise Senior Mens Shinny Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage Cartwright Euchre

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Walking Program Blackstock Quilting Adult Skate Scugog Senior Stick’n Puck Gentle Exercise Senior Mens Shinny Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage Cartwright Euchre

Walking Program Blackstock Quilting Adult Skate Scugog Senior Stick’n Puck Gentle Exercise Senior Mens Shinny Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage Cartwright Euchre

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Walking Program Blackstock Quilting Adult Skate Scugog Senior Stick’n Puck Gentle Exercise Senior Mens Shinny Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage Pine Ridge Garden Club Cartwright Euchre

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Walking Program Adult Skate Scugog Pickleball Senior Stick’n Puck Soup’s On Us Senior Mens Shinny Senior Ladies Shinny Bridge, PP Villa Progressive Euchre

Walking Program Adult Skate Scugog Pickleball Senior Stick’n Puck Soup’s On Us Senior Mens Shinny Luncheon Out Senior Ladies Shinny Progressive Euchre

Walking Program Adult Skate Scugog Pickleball Senior Stick’n Puck Soup’s On Us Senior Mens Shinny Senior Ladies Shinny Bridge, PP Villa Progressive Euchre

Walking Program Adult Skate Scugog Pickleball Senior Stick’n Puck Soup’s On Us Senior Mens Shinny Luncheon Out Senior Ladies Shinny Progressive Euchre

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Walking Program Woodcarving Crafts Art Chorus Euchre PP Villa Adult Skate Scugog Shirley Women’s Institute Computer Club

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Walking Program Woodcarving Crafts Art Chorus Euchre PP Villa Adult Skate Scugog Computer Club Find Peace of Mind Session

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All information must be resubmitted for each issue of the calendar to ensure accuracy.

Deadline for submissions for the April - June 2014 calendar is March 6, 2014

Seniors Advisory Committee Scugog Town Council 131 Perry Street, P.O. Box 780 P.O. Box 780, Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7 Email seniors@scugog.ca or call Karen 905-985-8871

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The voice of North Durham

Thursday, December 26, 2013 • 15

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Bantam Predators strike gold in Lake Placid DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Port Perry Bantam Predators recently captured a tournament championship in Lake Placid, one of the most hallowed sites in American sports history.

From Dec. 5 through 8, the Bantam Predators rolled through the competition, posting an undefeated record en route to a gold medal.

The team opened tournament play with a 3-1 victory over Blainville, Quebec.

From there, the Bantam Predators downed the Toronto Penguins by a score of 5-2.

In their next two games, the Predators scored identical 3-0 wins over the Durham Crusaders and Darien, New York setting up a championship showdown with the Connecticut-based Red Bank Generals.

Matthew Cole gave the Predators a 1-0 lead midway through the first period, with Brendan McCormick and Tyler Field chipping in with assists.

After a Generals goal just over six minutes into the second period tied the game 1-1, Field restored the Predators’ lead with a shorthanded goal, assisted McCormick with just over two minutes remaining in the middle frame.

Zach Greer’s goal midway through the third period gave the Predators some breathing room down the stretch, and Matt Tomlin made several sensational saves between the pipes as Port Perry cruised to a 3-1 win in the championship game.

Tomlin and Matt Hronich gave the Predators outstanding goaltending throughout the tournament, allowing just four goals over the course of five games played.

Port Perry also took home top spot in the tournament’s skills competition. The relay team of Brendon Adams, McCormick, Field and Austin Raaphorst took top spot in the relay, while Kirk Meek was the shootout competition’s winner.

The win marked the Bantam Predators’ second tournament championship of the season after winning the Bradford’s Blue and Gold Classic in September.

According to Team Manager Paul McCormick, the win was a great team effort with great contributions from the entire line-up. Other members of the Bantam Predators are: Quinn Yetman, Jonas Parker, Brenndan Eason, Charlie Kerry, Alex Weir, Tanner Wood, Josh Anderson and Connor Doyle.

Robert Anderson serves as Head Coach, with Jeff Hronich and Kent Parker as Assistant Coaches and John Wood rounding out the staff as Trainer.

The Bantam Predators are back in action locally on Thursday, Jan. 2, when the trek to Uxbridge for a 8:15 p.m. showdown with the Stars in a ‘Battle of North Durham.’

The Port Perry Bantam Predators rolled over the competition at a recent tournament in Lake Placid, New York, surrendering just four goals over five games as they went undefeated, and claimed their second tournament championship of the season.

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McNulty ready to soar with the Eagles Port Perry’s Jake McNulty will back back in the swing of things next fall when he joins the Eastern Michigan University golf team.

The school announced recently that McNulty will be joining the Eagles for the 2014-15 NCAA golf season as part of a recruiting class that includes another highlyranked Ontario golfer, Dundas native Nicholas Ross.

“Both Nic and Jake have had significant success at the national level,” EMU Men’s Golf Head Coach Bruce Cunningham said in a press release. “They each possess tremendous fundamentals, work ethic and low-scoring firepower. We are excited to add them to our program and look for them to make an immediate and positive impact.”

McNulty will have three years of eligibility remaining after spending a year at Virginia Commonwealth University. The Port Perry HS grad competed in all 11 tournaments for VCU during the 2012-13 campaign, recording a pair of top-10 showings and three top-25 finishes.

At the ODU/OBX Collegiate he finished in fifth

place with a 213 (69-70-74) while notching a 221 (7475-72) for a sixth place tie at the Harmony Golf Preserve Intercollegiate. He also earned Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week honors after shooting a 222 (74-7375) at the Bridgestone Golf Collegiate Tournament.

This past summer, McNulty won both 2013 Junior Ontario Provincial championships, becoming the first player since 2007 to win both the GAO Spring Classic (72-75-69=216) and Ontario Junior (70-73-69-66=278) in one season. He was also a member of the 2013 Silver Medal Ontario Golf Team.

Prior to attending VCU, McNulty placed 12th at the Canadian Junior Championships in 2011. As a senior, his Golf Association of Ontario team beat Team Quebec in a match and he represented Canada at the North American Cup matches in 2011.

He also helped Port Perry HS to a LOSSA Championship as a senior, as well as a second-place finish at the OFSAA Championships. In addition to his prowess on the links, McNulty also played four years of badminton and three years of tennis at Port Perry High School.

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Midget Predators get all tied up with first-place Ajax DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Fresh off a resounding 8-0 win over the Pickering Panthers the previous night, the Port Perry Menzies Chrysler Midget Predators were back on the ice at Scugog Arena to tangle with the Ajax Knights, currently the top team in the Lakeshore League.

The game lived up to its billing as a potential Lakeshore League championship preview with great physical play and numerous scoring chances at both ends of the ice in the early portion of the match.

After Ajax took the lead on a powerplay goal just over five minutes into the action, Kent Brady replied for the Predators just over two minutes later, beating the Ajax netminder with a beautifully-placed backhand shot. Jesse Menzies and Liam Schweda picked up assists on the play.

The Knights would retake the lead just over six minutes into the second period, but once again the Predators roared back with Jon Neill tying the game, assisted

by Brady almost four minutes later.

The teams would trade scoring chances throughout the remainder of the second period, with Ajax notching a powerplay goal with just 17 seconds remaining before intermission to take a 3-2 lead into the third period.

Port Perry emerged for the third period with added enthusiasm on the forecheck, and just over two minutes into the third, Bennet Pehlemann charged to the front of the night, fighting his way through heavy traffic to bang in a rebound and knot the game 3-3. The lone assist on the goal was credited to Josh Eppel.

With Ajax pressing for the go-ahead goal down the stretch, the Predators received outstanding goaltending from Jason Pilakowski, who made several acrobatic saves to keep the game tied. As well, Menzies, Andrew Crichton, Michael Arcari and Mitch Freeburn provided Port Perry with outstanding defensive zone coverage as the Predators emerged with a 3-3 tie.

The Midget Predators are back in action at Scugog Arena on Saturday, Dec. 28, when they attempt to ‘squish the fish’ in a 6:30 p.m. showdown with the Lindsay Jr. Muskies. The following weekend, Port Perry treks to Uxbridge to square off with the Stars in a ‘Battle of North Durham’ at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4.

Jacob Zaporozan and Bennet Pehlemann storm the crease during the Port Perry Midget Predators’ 3-3 tie with the first-place Ajax Knights at Scugog Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Uxbridge’s Keeping named CFL all-star Uxbridge’s Jeff Keeping capped off an outstanding 2013 CFL season with the Toronto Argonauts, and was named as a CFL all-star at centre.

The Uxbridge SS grad was one of five Argos players named to the team, joining quarterback Ricky Ray, offensive guard Chris Van Zeyl, defensive tackle Khalif Mitchell, and cornerback Pat Watkins.

Keeping who was also named the East Division’s Most Outstand-

ing Lineman in 2013, started all 18 games for the Boatmen, and was part of an offensive line that blocked for multiple running backs in 2013 and saw five separate players finish, with over 100 total rushing yards on the year.

As well, Keeping was a part of an offensive line unit that blocked for Argos quarterbacks who led the CFL in passing yards per game with 300, and allowed Ricky Ray to set a

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

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

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

Lakefield @ Port Perry Friday, Jan. 3, 7:30 p.m.

Port Perry @ Georgina Friday, Jan. 3, 7:45 p.m.

Clarington @ Uxbridge Saturday, Jan. 4, 7:30 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Little Britain Sunday, Jan. 5, 6:50 p.m.

Little Britain @ Port Perry Tuesday, Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Lakefield Friday, Jan. 10, 7:45 p.m.

Port Perry @ Uxbridge

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CFL record by completing 77.2 per cent of his passes.

As well, Keeping received his second career team award nomination, but the first as the Argos’ Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman.

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LOSSA TIER 1 SENIOR BOYS HOCKEY Results Ajax 2 @ Uxbridge 6 Port Perry 4 @ All Saints 7 Uxbridge 1 @ Port Perry 3 Upcoming Games Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Pickering - Ajax CC Thursday, Jan. 16, 2:15 p.m.

McLaughlin @ Port Perry

LOSSA TIER 2 GIRLS HOCKEY Results PP 4 @ Maxwell Heights 0 PP 3 @ Clarington Central 0 Clarington Central 4 @ PP 2 Upcoming Games Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2 p.m.

Courtice @ Port Perry LOSSA JUNIOR BOYS HOCKEY Results O’Connor 1 @ Uxbridge 3 Dunbarton 2 @ Uxbridge 1 Uxbridge 2 @ Henry Street 1 Uxbridge 2 @ Pickering 3 Upcoming Games Tuesday, Jan. 7 2:30 p.m.

Ajax @ Uxbridge LOSSA ‘AAAA’ SR. BOYS BASKETBALL Upcoming Games Thursday, Jan. 9, 2:30 p.m.

All Saints @ Uxbridge OMHA LAKESHORE LEAGUE Midget Upcoming Games Saturday, Dec. 28, 6:30 p.m.

Lindsay @ Port Perry Saturday, Jan. 4, 8 p.m.

Port Perry @ Uxbridge Sunday, Jan. 5, 3 p.m.

Port Perry @ Lindsay

The voice of North Durham

Thursday, December 26, 2013 • 17

PropertyGuys.com opens Durham headquarters in Uxbridge DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: Although the ground may be blanketed in snow, business was in bloom in Uxbridge recently as PropertyGuys. com opened their Durham Region headquarters in Technology Square on Main St. North.

“We decided to set up shop here partly because my wife and I are from Uxbridge, and currently living in Port Perry,” Ken Malyon, President of the Durham Region, Kawartha Lakes and Stouffville franchises of PropertyGuys.com, told The Standard. “Across our whole area, Uxbridge is pretty central and only about a half-hour drive to most of our areas.”

Mr. Malyon’s career with the real estate firm began in 2007, when he purchased the Durham franchise - later adding Kawartha Lakes and Stouffville - after spending 27 years at a consumer electronics firm in Pickering after graduating from the University of Guelph.

“I was always interested in real estate, and my parents had recently sold their farm just outside Uxbridge, and I saw how real estate was changing,” explained Mr. Malyon. “I was ready for a new challenge, and not ready to retire. I’ve always been very big on new things and new technology.”

The PropertyGuys. com story began 15 years ago, with its founding in Moncton, New Brunswick. Since then, the firm has grown to more than

120 franchises across Canada, and is now the largest private home sale network in all of North America, acting as the marketing firm for people interested in selling their homes privately, and as such does not collect commission on homes sold by those who utilize the service.

“I feel that the Internet is the biggest driving force for change, but when we started, and real estate is an industry that hadn’t changed its model very much,” said Malyon. “There’s lots of good agents out there, and they still have a place in the industry. But, with PropertyGuys you get to present your own home to the buyer directly.”

Since its humble beginnings in Durham six years ago, with Mr. Malyon working out of an office at his Port Perry home, the firm has grown to eight staff.

Along the way, PropertyGuys moved into office space in Technology Square before upgrading again to its storefront location, which is open to the public.

“We recently crossed the $10 million mark in commission saving for our clients, and that’s a huge success,” said Malyon. “I feel that the time has come and that the real estate industry is ready for change.”

PropertyGuys.com is located at Technology Square, Suite 100 at 280 Main St. North in Uxbridge, and can be reached by phone at 1-877-857-2333.

Water scam in Scugog SCUGOG: A local water business is warning its customers of a new phone scam in the area.

According to Susan Boyce of Port Perry’s Ecowater Systems, at least one local customer has received a phone call from an individual claiming to work for Ecowater, promising prizes in exchange for signing up for service. Ms. Boyce said that the calls are not affiliated with the local business, and for anyone receiving them to ignore the call and to phone 905-985-4900 or 1-888-468-1336.

She added that a similar scam had recently been reported in Orangeville, Ontario, where the questionable promotion had even been advertised in the local newspaper.

The staff of PropertyGuys.com Durham Region recently celebrated the grand opening of their new headquarters in Technology Square on Main St. North in Uxbridge.

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Group demands independent soil testing be carried out at Greenbank Airport BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

SCUGOG: Township staff will consider a request for the municipality to commit to independent testing of all soil shipped to the Greenbank Airport.

At Scugog Township council chambers on Dec. 16, Carmela Marshall, Ian Mclaurin and Ian Macintosh of the LCCW showed their concern for fill being brought into the Greenbank Airport site. The group asked that Scugog Township impose tighter and more uniform restrictions on soil testing and procedural guidelines.

Specifically, the LCCW submitted a document of recommendations to Scugog Township asking that: fill trucks be restricted to operational hours; the Township retain a consultant to review paperwork; and that one test for every 160 cubic metres of imported fill be taken and paid for by the proponent.

“This township should express its authority and concern with aerodromes,” said Ms. Carmela Marshall.

“Scugog Township must partake in outside and independent testing to insure that soil testing is consistent.”

“We do not want to see this township engaged in profiting from fill revenue. We do not wish to attract these operators, and run less-than-conservative fill standards,” said Ms. Marshall. “It should not matter if this township or anyone else makes money when they renovate land; it should be done correctly. There are too many knowledge gaps and unscrupulous operators for us to not be cautious.”

Scugog Township councillors met the deputation with an air of understanding, with Mayor Chuck Mercier stating that the township “has made dozens of delegations to the provincial ministers on the behalf

of the LCCW and other groups, and sometimes you have to open your ears to make progress.”

The LCCW then shifted the focus to the larger issue of the lack of provincial legislation regarding municipal dumping sites, which they claim allows each municipality to run soil testing on their own terms and allows fill dumping contractors to simply ‘shop around’ for a town willing to accept dirty fill.

“What keeps people honest is when the government says they will test on random days and in random places, so that the contractors know to keep their fill clean,” said Ms. Marshall. “If someone knows that ten random samples will be taken, they will think harder before they accept fill.”

The LCCW asked Mayor Mercier to submit a resolution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) before January 25, 2014. The requested resolution would push for strict provincial legislation of fill testing, giving municipalities across Ontario equal testing guidelines and ensuring that soil testing will be carried out equally, regardless of location.

Scugog Township CAO Bev Hendry said that “in the municipal setting we only have so much framework to work within. I do hope that the province puts a stronger legislation in place so that the playing field is leveled.”

Council subsequently passed a motion for the submitted information to be referred to township staff for future consideration.

“We still need to know that there are proper rules and practices in place,” said LCCW representative Ian Mclaurin. “We have seen too many sites which do not use independent testing, and it comes out later that there is contamination in the groundwater.”

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Tuesday, December 31 Port Perry Baptist Church is hosting a Family Games Night. Bring your favourite family board game, your own soft drinks & a snack to share with others.

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Saturday, January 4 (Inclement weather date Jan 11/14) Bottles for Britain: Bottle Drive Fundraiser.

Bottles on driveway/porch by 9 am.

Funds support Port Perry High School Music Students headed to England and Wales in April for a performance tour.

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Sunday, January 26 Fiddle Jam - 5pm. Bring an instrument and join in the fun, open mic, square dancing, door prizes, share the wealth draw, $5/pp, refreshments available.

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Ms. Caysi Stark, Principal of Port Perry High School, has recommended the following students for an Ontario Scholarship. The recommendation is based upon the successful completion of six grade twelve credits with an average of at least 80%. Students designated as an Ontario Scholar received an Ontario Scholar Diploma at Commencement which was held on October 10. 2013 at Port Perry High School.

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