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UXBRIDGE: Past and present members of the Uxbridge SS boys hockey team will be embarking on a goodwill mission later this year, when they trek to a remote Northern Ontario First Nations community. A ten-person team, including eight former Tigers hockey players will be making the trip between Dec. 28 and Jan. 4 to host daily hockey clinics for coaches and players to allow attendees the opportunity to improve and gain new skills. As well, the Tigers will be taking a shipment of hockey equipment to aid in stocking the community’s newly built arena, and allow more children the chance to enjoy our national winter sport. “At the conclusion of our week there, we hope to have a tournament as well as a skills competition to allow those attending our clinics to show off their new skills to their friends and family,� explained Tigers Head Coach Don Simmonds. Jeff Wilson, who is serving as team captain this season, is the lone current Tigers player to be taking part in the excursion, said he is proud of the opportunity to be able to use hockey to instill hope, determination and fun to a community that is often challenged by poverty, addiction and suicide.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL: The 2013 Port Perry Santa Claus Parade came to Scugog last Saturday night (Nov. 23), the first of several parades in North Durham. See Page 11 for more photos from the parade. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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NORTH DURHAM: For Dr. Robert Clendenning of Sunderland, the month of August was spent not poolside combating the humidity of a southern Ontario summer, but 12,500 feet above sea level half a world away. The local physician was part of a team of healthcare professionals which, earlier this summer, ventured to Tibet to provide basic medical care to residents living in the mountainous Yushu and Nangchen regions of the Asian country. Joined by Yvette Dalrymple, a pediatric nurse practitioner and program coordinator for Port Perry’s North Durham Family Health Team, the local delegates teamed up with Dr. Raviv Globerson, a dentist from Israel; Deannie Janowitz, an acupuncturist from San Francisco; and Pema Drokar, a Tibet-born, Canadian trained RPN who lives in Toronto. Dr. Clendenning, who moved to Sunderland from Sudbury in 2011, works full-time out of a smaller Brockbased branch of Medical Associates of Port Perry. This fourth yearly mission was organized by the Raktrul Foundation, which was founded by Bardor Tulku Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama who grew up in that area of Tibet. According to Dr. Clendenning, the team saw more than 1,000 residents during its two week stay in this eastern part of Tibet, most of whom had never received any care and would be hard-pressed to access a hospital or clinic. While basic medications taken for granted by Westerners, such as ASA and ibuprofen, were available in this part of Tibet, Dr. Clendenning noted that these products were prohibitively expensive and only available in small packaging. The team brought around 400 pounds of donated and purchased medications, including contributions from pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer, Health Partners International and locally, from Port Perry pharmacist Doug Brown of Shoppers Drug Mart, who provided the team with several medications at cost or less. “It was my first time in Tibet proper,� said Dr. Clendenning, who had previously treated patients near the country’s border with China. “It’s quite amazing the amount of development money put into the country by the Chinese government, with an eye toward resource extraction.� T U R N TO PAG E 2
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That money, said the local doctor, has resulted in developments such as modern buildings and roads (along with the automobiles that travel along them) that only 25 years ago, were not present. Many Tibetans in the area now use motorcycles to get around instead of ponies, said Dr. Clendenning, with some wealthier residents upgrading to small SUVs. Much of that money, said the doctor, was injected into the region following a 2010 earthquake that devastated Yushu, leaving no buildings standing. While many patients attended the clinic with “gastrointestinal issues and un-
treated chronic pain,” Dr. Clendenning noted that dental care was in particular demand by the residents of the area. “Dr. Globerson removed more aching, decayed teeth in the two weeks there than he had in his entire long career,” recalled Dr. Clendenning. “None of his happy patients had seen a modern dentist who actually froze the tooth before removal. Further up the foothills, the scenery changes to treeless slopes dotted with Buddhist rock carvings and the everpresent yaks that are kept as livestock in the country. Far in the distance, the white caps of the Himalayas mountain range beckon to the adventurous. The headwaters of the Mekong River rush past a Bud-
dhist nunnery that provided food, shelter, and clinic working space to the team. Dr. Clendenning noted that while the country is often associated with the political unrest between itself and China, the eastern region, occupied by the Chinese government, in which the team practiced is relatively free from such strife. While entering the country provided no challenges, it was the low levels of oxygen that provided the biggest hurdle to the medical team. While this was his first mission since joining Medical Associates, Dr. Clendenning said that he looks forward to returning to the country again. “The basic citizen there has no medical care,” said the doctor. “I’d like to go back and help - it was very fulfilling experience.”
Old-fashioned Christmas returns SCUGOG: The Scugog Shores Museum will be holding their Children’s OldFashioned Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Step back in time and tour through the historic village, traditionally decorated for the holidays with evergreen boughs, bright ribbons and berries. Children will be engaged in activities throughout the village: - Visit with Santa Claus and his elf in the Pioneer Church from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Bake and decorate cookies in the Log Cabin - Create unique ornaments to hang on your tree
(Above) Dr. Robert Clendenning (centre) of Sunderland was part of a medical team treating patients in Tibet earlier this summer. (Above right) This mother and child were among the many residents treated by the team. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Santa Claus comes to Uxbridge, Nov. 30 UXBRIDGE: One of Uxbridge’s most beloved annual events returns this Saturday, when the Santa Claus Parade rolls through downtown Uxbridge. This edition of the parade will be the 52nd anniversary of the annual holiday tradition in Uxbridge. The parade, which lasts roughly an hour is scheduled to get underway at 11 a.m. and will feature a theme of “Christmas Fun.” The parade begins at the corner of Centre St. and Brock St. W. and runs down Brock St. through the core of the Uxbridge downtown area before turning on to Franklin St. where the parade disperses. Among the sponsor’s of this year’s parade are The Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce, the Uxbridge BIA, Williamson Chrysler, Spartan Ready Mix, Canadian Tire Uxbridge, Brandon Ford, Donnlyn Roofing, Anchor Self Storage and several others. The Uxbridge Toy Drive will also be well represented at the parade with the Toy Drive van, generously donated by Williamson Uxbridge, taking part in the festivities collecting new, unwrapped toy donations for the less fortunate members of the community. Prior to the parade, the Uxbridge Curling Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets for this event are $5 for kids and $7 for adults. The Curling Club is located at 70 Franklin St. in Uxbridge. Following the parade, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, at 59 Toronto St. S., is inviting the public to warm up and enjoy a delicious homemade hot lunch in the lower hall of the church. The luncheon is sponsored by St. Paul’s ladies’ TakeA-Break group, which supports outreach across Durham Region and beyond. More information on the parade as well as parade rules and registration can be found at www.uxbridgesantaclausparade.com or by contacting parade Grand Marshall Angela Horne at 905-852-2601 or angela.horne@sympatico.ca. On Saturday, Nov. 30, make sure to come out and enjoy the beauty and magic of one of the grandest holiday traditions in Durham Region. See you at the 2013 Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade!
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Just after 10 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 22, police were called to this single vehicle accident at the corner of Main St. S. and Reach St. in Uxbridge. The driver, Daniel Smith, 44, of Udora was arrested and charged with Impaired/Exceed after his vehicle left the roadway, crashed through a wooden fence and plunged into a nearby ravine. No injuries were reported.
DURHAM: Police nabbed 21 impaired drivers in the first weekend of the 2013 Festive RIDE program, and although a slightly lower number compared to 2012 statistics, officers remain concerned. The first three nights of the campaign concentrated on several municipalities, including Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington, with the following totals (the numbers in brackets reflect 2012 first week totals for comparison): 969 - (1448) vehicles were stopped by R.I.D.E. 85 - (68) people were given Roadside Breath Tests 17- (22) people received three-day suspensions for registering a ‘warn’ 1 - (0) young Driver with a BAC over zero received a 24hr licence suspension 2 - (7) novice Drivers with a BAC over zero received a 24hr licence suspension 21 - (23) people were charged with drinking and driving offences 26 - (30) Criminal Code Charges were laid against the 21 people charged 7 - (5) G1-G2/ license holder breaches of No Alcohol Condition 40 - (42) charged with various Highway Traffic Act offences 7 - (5) arrests for drug offences A complete list of those charged with Impaired/Exceed will be posted at www. drps.ca.
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Plungers sought for 2014 Polar dip SCUGOG: It’s not even winter, but 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 best plunge yet. The 2014 event takes place Feb. 8 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.
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“The Tigers’ motto is ‘winning at hockey, winning at life,’ and we’re really trying to put the winning at life part out there,” Mr. Wilson said. “They don’t have it as well as we do down here, and if we can use hockey as a means
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Former Tiger Ryan Lavrench (centre) greets a goalie from Sioux Lookout HS at a tournament in Dryden, Ontario last year. (Below) Lavrench and Coach Don Simmonds prepare for take-off. SUBMITTED PHOTO sizes. Shobrook Gardens, located at 1 Elgin Park Dr., will act as the dropoff point for equipment between 9 a.m. and noon until Sunday, Dec. 8. Residents can also contribute funds to help offset the cost of each player participating in this trip. For donations, cheques should be made payable to Uxbridge Baptist Church and put in an envelope marked “Hope Through Hockey” (donations over $25 will be receipted) and can be mailed to:
Uxbridge Baptist Church “Hope Through Hockey” 231 Brock St. W, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N1 One of the Tigers’ LOSSA rivals have already contributed to the cause, with the St. Mary (Pickering) Monarchs donating a full set of goalie equipment along with a team set of pant shells. The Monarchs and Tigers have engaged in a sometimes heated rivalry over the past 10 years, with both of Uxbridge’s LOSSA
championships - in 2006 and 2012 - coming at the expense of St. Mary. Coach Simmonds was thrilled with the rivals being able to set aside their on-ice differences in support of a common cause. “It’s very inspiring to our team to think that our arch rival would contribute in this way,” Coach Simmonds said. Further questions on how the community can get involved with this unique endeavour can call Courtney at 905-852-2333.
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UXBRIDGE: Downtown’s loss will be the historic train station’s gain next year, as council recently voted to move two benches from downtown to the area. At their meeting on the morning of Monday, Nov. 18, council voted to relocate two of the three park benches currently at the downtown parkette between Branching Out and Coffee Time
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New Fill The Van date added to Operation Scugog Food and Toy Drive SCUGOG: With the 2013 Operation Scugog Food and Toy Drive already underway, another date has been added to the slate of Fill The Van events being held throughout the community this holiday season. On Sunday, Dec. 8, the official Toy Drive van will be parked at Wal-Mart, located at 1535 Hwy. 7A, collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items. In addition to Dec. 8, the remaining Fill The Van days are: - Nov. 30 - Shoppers Drug Mart, 1865 Scugog St.
- Dec. 7 - Vos’ Independent Grocer, 1893 Scugog St. - Dec. 14 - Canadian Tire, 14325 Simcoe St. In addition to the Fill The Van events, food and toys can be dropped off at the following locations from now until Dec. 14: - The Standard Newspaper, 94 Water St. - Micklegate Realty Ltd., 76 Water St. - Anchor Self Storage 24 Easy St. - BMO - 1894 Scugog St. - Canadian Tire - 14325 Simcoe St. - Foodland - 278 Queen St. - Gus Brown - 10 Vaned-
ward Dr. - McDonalds - 14500 Simcoe St. - Royal Bank - 210 Queen St. - Scugog Visitor & Business Centre – 237 Queen St. - Shoppers Drug Mart 1865 Scugog St. - Scotiabank - 1535 Hwy. 7A - Vos’ Independent 1893 Scugog St. All food and toys donated will be collected for the Operation Scugog Food Bank, who will package and distribute the items to local families in need, just in time for Christmas. All
donations will stay within Scugog Township. In addition, fundraiser icons are available from Nov. 22 to Dec. 7 at Vos’ Independent, Canadian Tire and various locations in downtown Port Perry. For a twoonie, donors can directly help Operation Scugog Food Bank and be entered in a draw for amazing prizes. Organizers are looking to break the current record of $11,000 raised by the sale of the icons in previous years. Also new this year is The Standard Newspaper’s gift card contest. Every Christmas, in ad-
Scugog considers hospital funding request BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
SCUGOG: Following a recent presentation, Scugog Council will consider a major funding request from the Port Perry Hospital Foundation in the forthcoming municipal budget process. The $350,000 request was regarding a major renovation project coming soon to the patient wing of Lakeridge Health Port Perry, expected to get underway next spring. Dr. John Stewart, president of the foundation, outlined the extent of the project, dubbed ‘Your Hospital, Your Future,’ to councillors during his presentation. Among the improvements
slated are wheelchair-accessible washrooms, upgraded storage and patient service areas and additional private rooms, which he said will be “flexible” in purpose, with an emphasis on palliative care. The current number of active beds - 26 in the in-patient wing - will be maintained in the improvements, said Dr. Stewart. The total project is expected to ring in at approximately $2.5 million, which will be partly funded by Lakeridge Health and donations. The project, said Dr. Stewart, will also allow the hospital to proactively prepare for any looming population increases due
to factors such as increased sewage allocations in Port Perry and the ongoing extension of Hwy. 407. “I’ve seen a lot of changes in the community and hospital,” said Dr. Stewart, “and I couldn’t count how many times we’ve had to fight to keep our hospital supported. I recognize how deeply intertwined the hospital and community are. But this wing of the hospital is still in its 1967 phase - I see this as bringing that part up to current standard.” The funding request to the township, which could take place over several years, will move to the budget consideration process beginning next
Fill site open house, Nov. 30 SCUGOG: The owner of a Townline Rd. property is holding a public open house this weekend, prior to the possible commencement of a major commercial fill operation in the coming months. Scugog resident Gregg Bird is holding the open house at 926 Townline Rd. this Saturday (Nov. 30) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Earlier this month, he appeared
before Scugog Council announcing plans for a major fill operation, which he said will help even out his farm property and allow for better use of the land for agriculture. A decision on the project is yet to be made by the township. Anyone interested in learning more about the project is invited to attend.
month, after receiving unanimous support from council members. “This hospital is here because the community and doctors want this to happen,” said Mayor Chuck Mercier. “Anyone in their right mind would be naïve to think that what we have here would remain if we fell asleep at the wheel. If we don’t invest, it will be gone – I have no doubt about that.”
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SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson This Friday, November 29, at 7p.m. is ‘Movie Night in Sunderland.’ This is a free movie, ‘Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups,’ at St. Andrew’s United church with refreshments. Everyone is welcome. Then come Wednesday, Dec. 4 to the monthly Seniors dinner at noon at the Legion. This time it is a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings so we sure are getting festive! Sunday night, Dec. 1, is the St. James Vroomanton Christmas Carol Service at 7:30 p.m. Of course, everyone is welcome to join in this celebration.
We can hardly wait till a week this Saturday, Dec. 7! Santa will be at the Legion from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. to have a personal chat with everyone, so make sure that you are available. There will be free public skating from 4:30 p.m. till 6:30 p.m. and then the beautiful Santa Claus parade! This evening is always enchanting with the parade in darkness and all the decorations and lights twinkling. Remind your neighbours and friends that our Standard newspaper has not disappeared from our
village, it is just waiting to be picked up from boxes at Pindars, outside the Roadside Country Diner uptown and in front of the Post Office. St. Andrew’s United Church has gift cards again this year! When you haven’t got a clue what to give, these are the answer.... pretty well every category is covered - most restaurants, gas, major stores, clothes, groceries, movies - so take a bit of the pressure off yourself and give everyone the gift of making their own choices. Contact Doris at 705357-2313.
EPSOM AND UTICA by Shari Kerry Zehrs will no longer be taking Zehrs tapes as of January 1, 2014. Elva Kerry has asked that anyone who has Zehrs tapes, to please get them to her by December 15 so she can send them in. If you have any questions, please contact her. The Canadian Food Grains Bank have their crops combined and their totals are in. The corn on Marsh Hill Rd. brought $12,300, the soy beans off of Reach Rd. brought $9,600 and the soy beans off of Manchester brought $11,400 for a grand total of $33,300. Thank you to everyone who donated their time, machinery, money, seeds etc.. They couldn’t do it without all of the volunteers. Last Sunday, we celebrated the Baptism of Scott and
NORTH DURHAM Wednesdays until Dec. 18 (resuming January 8 until April 16) Community Soup Lunch in Uxbridge, from 12 - 1:30pm at the Presbyterian Church on Toronto St. S. Donate as you are able to support The Loaves and Fishes Foodbank, and North House. The lunches are provided by North House, local churches, and community groups. Thursdays Weekly Euchres Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Prince Albert Community Centre. New players welcome. Wednesday, November 27 St. John Ambulance offers a CPR Level C RENEWAL course. The course runs from 6 pm to 9:30 pm and costs $59. All courses are at the new St. John Ambulance Training Centre located at 32 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay. For more information or to preregister, please call 705-324-9894 or e-mail sjalindsay@bellnet.ca. Saturday, November 30 St. John Ambulance offers an Emergency First Aid with CPR Level A or C course; Level A course runs 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and costs $84. Level C course runs 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m. and costs $94. All courses are at the new St. John Ambulance Training Centre located at 32 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay. For more information or to preregister, please call 705-324-9894 or e-mail sjalindsay@bellnet.ca. - Precious Minds Annual Poinsettia Fundraising Sale, 7 am – 2pm, in the Uxbridge Arena lobby. Pre-order on line at www.pre-
Christy Evans’ son Chase. We also confirmed three youths into Epsom/Utica United Church, Anika Fraser, Jaime Wilson and Brooklyn Kerry. Janice Bortoluss was also welcomed into Epsom/Utica church as a new member. Congratulations to everyone. Thank you to the choir and to Hayden Kerry who provided the congregation with beautiful music. Church services for the month of December will be at Utica United Church at 11am. Greeters for the month of December are Rod and Marlene McKay, Cathy Stevenson, Rob and Allison Ashton and family. Welcome home to Rob and Allison Ashton and family who have returned from a family holiday in Disneyland. ciousminds.com. All plants are $25. Proceeds will help support families in our Community who have children with barriers to learning. Call 905-982-0882 for more information. - After the Parade Luncheon (Uxbridge), 11:30 - 2 p.m. A family tradition: warm up and enjoy a delicious homemade hot lunch after Uxbridge’s Santa Claus Parade in the lower hall of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto Street South, Uxbridge. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by St. Paul’s ladies’ Take-A-Break Group. - The G-Moms of Port Perry will be hosting a Holiday Glam Event in the cosmetics department of Shoppers Drug Mart from 11-4 pm. Come in for a mini-facial, hand massage or a make-up application by Pur Minerals or Smashbox. Tickets are $10. When you spend $50 or more in cosmetics you will receive a $10 discount. Call 905-985-8886 ext 4-2 to book your makeover. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in support of African caregivers and orphans. - Fourth Annual Pancake Breakfast at the Uxbridge Curling Club, 70 Franklin Street, Uxbridge. 8 a.m. to 11a.m. Adults $7, Child $5. Sunday, December 1 Authentic Scratch & Friends Christmas Music Fest will be held from 10-1130 at Reachview Gardens, Uxbridge. We welcome all ages and all talents, be it singing, playing an instrument, dancing or story-telling; and our audience is very appreciative! For more info please call Jo at 905-852-6487. Monday, December 2 Knock Out Hunger Open House for Loaves and Fishes food bank, 6pm to 9pm at Body Fit Health Club in Uxbridge (141 Reach St). There will be face painting, a magician and karate and group exercise demos that the whole family can try, plus a special appearance from Santa Claus! Admission to the open house is a non-perishable food item.
The school toy drive is still going on, and because Danica M. took such initiative and contacted CTV News, the toys collected, (new and unwrapped), will be donated to ‘toy mountain’! CTV has also asked all the students and parents to join them for a live taping of CTV News, and a ride on the Durham-York Heritage Santa Train on Friday, December 6! Be sure to watch! Thanks to Danica for her great Christmas Spirit! Congrats to this weeks’ Sunshine ticket winners: Clark D., Avery B., Alyssa C., - all for kindness-great job kids! On ‘Reign of Christ Sunday’, greeters were Ruby and Ralph Dusty. Rev. Paul welcomed all, thanking guest soloist Nancy Hall and organist Wilma Smith. Nancy’s two music ministries were ‘Before You Call’ and ‘You Are the Person I Love.’ Rev. Paul’s message challenged one to contemplate ‘Is my house right with God?’ December 1 - Advent I and Communion. Coffee and muffins at 10 a.m. before 11 a.m. service. December 1 - Seventh Annual Carol Service at Pinedale Church, 7:30 p.m. December 1 - Celtic Christmas Concert, 2 p.m. at Uxbridge- Trinity United Church. December 3 - St. Vincent’s Soup Kitchen- to volunteer call Doug 905-852-7057 December 4 - Greenbank U.C.W. Fidelis Christmas Potluck luncheon, 12:30 at the church. Roll call- Food bank items. Come and bring a friend. Saturday, December 7 - Sunday School Concert and Black Light Puppet Performance, 7 p.m. Goodwill offering. December 14 - 7:30 p.m. Black Light Puppet Performance with Goodwill offering to the Greenbank Church. Happy Birthday wishes to Jill Hunter and Jim Gibson. 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.
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BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly
SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux Ball
The Christmas season is certainly close at hand with the wonderful Port Perry Santa Claus Parade on a cold and snowy Saturday evening. Congratulations to all who contributed to its success. At the United Church, the Sacrament of Baptism was conducted by Rev. Linda Saffrey when Duncan Alexander son of Robert and Katelyn Larmer and Anna Lee daughter of Robert and Tracy Werry were received. The Junior Choir sang ‘Young Apple Trees’ and the Senior Choir sang ‘O Sheperd, You Supply My Needs’. Rev. Saffrey’s message was ‘Created in God’s Image.’ Two upcoming musical treats need to be noted. On Sunday, December 8
the Sr. Choir Cantata ‘I Believe’ will be presented and on December 15 will be ‘White Gift Sunday’ and the Children’s Pageant. Following church, grandparents Ingrid and David Larmer hosted a family gathering in honour of Duncan’s baptism. A large number of relatives and friends attended this happy event. Cindy and Denis Werry, grandparents, hosted a family gathering in honour of Anna’s baptism. Guests were Robert and Tracy Werry, Leah and Anna, John and Heather Werry, Paige and Tate, Lucy Curtis, Melanie Curtis and Jamie O’Shea, Wendel and Tina Werry and Kristen, Aileen VanCamp, Keith and Wilma VanCamp,
Barry VanCamp and Stephen Backs, Leanne and Jim O’Donell, Ashley O’Donnell and Nate Brown, Kaitlin O’Donnell and Peter Pots, Bill and Debra Showler, Amanda and Erika, Jay and Kelly VanCamp, Madison and Haley. Next Sunday, December 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first annual C.C.P.S. Holiday Craft and Gift Sale at the school gym. Come and enjoy the show. Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Gerry McArthur, Audrey Middleton, Doris Manna who also had the most lone hands, Ellen Gibson, Joyce Hawkins and Marion Koppens, low. Specials were won by Ken Middleton, Joyce Kelly, Laura Zyck and Marilyn Trunks.
The children of the First Nation Community are currently taking Guitar Lessons, and seem to be coming along, quite nicely, Homework Club continues until the Christmas Break and will resume in Jan. 2014. Call to worship was called by Rev. Michelle Hofman, a warm friendly welcome went out to all. The Message was “what is a King?” Thanks and appreciation goes out to the StowellSmith’s for providing the refreshments at time for fellowship Yoga is Tuesdays and Thursday nights. Please
call Jacqueline, at 905985-7236. Irwin Smith Christmas Concert: Sunday Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., $12 per person. Refreshments will be served afterwards. For tickets please call Elizabeth Freeman at 905-985-6759 or Cheryl Helm at 905-985-4555. The next Orchestra Sunday will be Sunday, Dec. 22 and practice will be on Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m. I can be reached by phone at 905-985-7662 or by e-mail at jc.lesaux@ me.com. Please have news submissions in for 6 p.m. on Sundays.
ZEPHYR AND SANDFORD by Pat Asling January in November - minus 14 on my thermometer! Condolences to the McGuckin family in the passing of Bob. A life celebration was held at Low and Low’s Friday Nov. 15. Bob had already held two services of celebration while still living. The son of Evelyn and the late Howard McGuckin , with many siblings and families living in the area, the McGuckin family is also connected to many other local families. Wishes for better health to Jenny Van Maurik who unfortunately broke ribs and a thumb a couple of weeks ago. There seem to be several others of both communities, not feeling up to par. Congratulations to the Mustard family on winning a Water Conservation Award for their new manure management system, which prevents a lot of harmful run-off into local creeks and eventually Lake
Simcoe. I recall earlier in the year when a number of Durham farmers toured the farm and were quite impressed with the system. Congratulations also to Mary Blackstock (nee Van Veghel) who celebrated her 60th birthday on Nov. 23 at Zephyr Hall. The Sandford Beef Supper was a great success! The stove held up the potatoes a little but no one was bothered much. Thanks go out to anyone who contributed in any way- set-up, pies, cooking roasts and other veggies, clearing tables, pouring tea and coffee etc., and you who attended. The next big event will be the Pancake supper early in 2014. The subject of the sermon Sunday, and scripture readings, was “A New Heaven and New Earth.” It was good to be back again! The Lockerbys have returned from their month-long European tour. Service
Nov. 24 is entitled “Reign of Christ.” Our service was a mix of hymns, scripture and commentary as we passed through Christ’s life on earth. Dorothy Baker, Dorothy Risebrough and Harry Johnson celebrated birthdays. On Nov. 28, the M&P Committee meets at Sandford at 5:30 p.m.; Book Club at 7 p.m. The first Sunday in Advent, Dec.1, we observe Holy Communion. That is also the night of the Candlelight service, so please join us then for a night of Christmas music and verse. The Official Board meets Monday evening (Dec.2) at Sandford. Dec. 8 is White Gift. Sandford’s gifts will go to Uxbridge Loaves and Fishes, Zephyr’s to Mount Albert Food Bank. Sandford Council holds a potluck lunch on Dec. 10, there is a movie at Zephyr Dec. 11 and Sandford UCW meets Dec. 12. On Sunday Dec. 15 the Sunday school children present a play.
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 1 - December 1 Sacrament of Communion 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 1 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 1 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 1 1st Sunday of Advent 10 a.m. Communion Come meet Bishop Linda Nicholls Sunday School and Nursery available
SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH
19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, December 1 10 a.m. Morning Service
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca 1st Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 1, 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 1 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m. COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS
VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,
Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net Tuesday Youth Meeting and “HEARTBEAT” after school program started in September Friday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Revival Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES
Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766
revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com
SUNDAY, December 1 First Sunday of Advent Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Communion
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 The broken record Every year around this time, newspapers of all shapes, sizes and circulations like to do at least one editorial piece on the seasonal efforts of police services everywhere in their annual holiday RIDE campaigns to stop impaired and dangerous driving. This year is no different from last, and the one before, and the one before that - well, you get the picture. And at the risk of sounding like a broken record, here we go again. Like the campaigns themselves, the annual editorials and coverage continue because, unfortunately, impaired driving is a reality on our roads and likely will remain that way, pending a mass change in attitude within a sizable number of motorists. While not the message anyone wants to read, it remains one that needs to be stated, again and again. This past weekend, as Durham police set up their first checkpoints in this year’s Festive RIDE campaign, 21 motorists were nabbed on local roadways for driving while impaired. Drunk driving isn’t the only problem. Just as troubling as those numbers is a prevalent notion amongst many motorists that driving stoned is less dangerous than driving drunk, and that it is also humanly possible to type out a text message while safely operating a vehicle. The aforementioned change in attitude(s) has to come on many fronts and while certain dangerous driving practices are, for better or worse, often associated with particular age demographics, the point is that dangerous driving doesn’t discriminate, in either those who carry out such behaviours or the victims it claims. And while the annual editorials may come as the snow begins to fall and minds fixate on the holiday season, it can be easy to forget that dangerous driving doesn’t just take place on Christmas, New Year’s Eve and long weekends, but with every day of the calendar. Once again, let’s work together to eliminate impaired and dangerous driving not just during the holidays, but year-round.
Leaskdale Manse needs to be considered in Uxbridge tourism talks To the Editor, Your November 21 issue reports on Mr. Conrad Boyce’s presentation to Uxbridge Council concerning tourist potential not being adequately tapped. The news item in the Standard reports Mayor O’Connor as saying “This is a much bigger debate , and we need to bring in the BIA and the Chamber of Commerce.” Her remark makes good sense. It would have been even more appropriate if she had included the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario (LMMSO), which is now fully responsible for operating the Leaskdale Manse National Historic Site and the associated Historic Leaskdale Church.
The Manse, home of famed author Lucy Maud Montgomery from 1911 to 1926 and the place where she wrote close to a dozen of her novels, has far more potential to attract tourists from all over North America and beyond than does any other historic site in Uxbridge Township. One only has to look at the tourist visitations at the various Montgomery-related historic sites in the author’s native P.E.I. for proof of this. Montgomery has an international profile as an author and has a large and devoted following. Many who have read her books are eager to visit places that relate closely with her life, including people from foreign countries, since Montgomery’s books have been translated into dozens of lan-
guages. The LMMSO, in partnership with the Township, has done a great deal to enhance the Manse and its associated church at Leaskdale as a tourist attraction. The LMMSO has been developing appropriate and appealing programming. Promotional activities of the LMMSO are markedly increasing this historic site’s profile both near and far and visitations are on the rise. Any strategic planning to increase tourism in Uxbridge Township should recognize the Leaskdale Manse and Historic Leaskdale Church as key elements. And Conrad Boyce is correct: Uxbridge should be paying much more attention to developing its tourist potential – based on all our historic sites, our trails, golf
courses, and our especially vibrant arts and culture scene. Earle Lockerby Sandford
Our winner says thanks To the Editor, I would like to say thank you to The Standard Newspaper for the lovely prizes I received for winning the Halloween photo contest. It was a thrill to see my photo on the front page. Joan Reid Blackstock
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The voice of North Durham
Salvation Army kettle is back To the Editor, The Salvation Army Kettle is out again this year at Zehrs and M&M’s and our volunteers are looking forward to seeing everyone. And Uxbridge has come through again with help from the Rotarians, Wash Worx, Barb Hamilton, Molly Maid, TCG, Staples and the many residents who are volunteering at the Kettle to make sure we have enough this year to assist those in need. The Salvation Army is also looking for residents that would like to be part of a group called the Basketeers. This is a pro-
gram that assists women who are leaving the abuse shelters to start life on their own in the community. So if you are interested, please give me a call at 905-640-3966 or bnortheast@powergate.ca and let’s get started on a filling a basket to give a hand up to a woman who is looking forward to a new life. And remember the toy drive is on so all of the Uxbridge agencies can give a child a Christmas to remember. Thank you Uxbridge for your generosity. Bev Northeast Chair of Salvation Army Uxbridge
Concern over crossing guard cuts To the Editor, I have just come from dropping my two nephews off at S.A. Cawker school and was shocked to see the crossing guard that used to be located at the north end of the parking lot is no longer there. Since there is only a sidewalk on the east side of Old Simcoe St and the school is located on the west side, the only option children have that are walking up from Reach St. is to take the sidewalk and then go across Old Simcoe when they get up to the school. Unfortunately, they are not always judging the best time to do this. This happened this morning with one particular young girl on her own, and with the frosty conditions on the road, she slipped and fell right in front of oncoming traffic.
Luckily the driver of the pick up truck was going slowly and paying close attention (not always the case on this road) and there were no injuries. The young girl, the driver, myself and both my nephews had quite a fright, though. I don’t understand the reasoning behind sacrificing children’s safety for cutting a few dollars from the budget! As I said, the girl was lucky today, but how many of these instances are going to turn out that way? With the colder and more treacherous weather ahead, things could go very wrong very quickly. I just hope that either the sidewalk issue or the crossing guard issue can be sorted out soon before something tragic happens. M. Martin Port Perry
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Staying in touch... JOHN O’TOOLE MPP
New tobacco legislation considered by province New legislation introduced at Queen’s Park last week would prohibit smoking on playgrounds, sport fields, and restaurant or bar patios. If passed, the legislation would double fines for those who sell tobacco to youth. The sale of flavoured tobacco products targeted at kids would be banned. The goal of the latest round of tobacco control laws is to protect children and youth from secondhand smoke and to discourage them from starting smoking. MPPs Seek Input on Developmental Services Members of the public are invited to speak to a committee of MPPs investigating ways to improve services for individuals with an intellectual disability or who are dually diagnosed with an intellectual disability and a mental illness. The Select Committee on Developmental Services was approved earlier this year with support from PC, NDP and Liberal MPPs in the Legislature. One of the goals of the Select Committee is to develop a strategy that will co-ordinate programs and services that are currently delivered by many provincial ministries in addition to the Ministry of Community and Social Services. There are an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 Ontarians with an intellectual disability or who are dually diagnosed. Interested people wishing to make an oral or written presentation to the Select Committee should contact the Committee Clerk at (416) 325-3509. Collect calls will be accepted. You can also send an e-mail to trevor_ day@ontla.ola.org or write to the committee at Room 1405 Whitney Block, Queen’s Park, Toronto ON M7A 1A2. I am also interested in your views on this important issue.
Put away the Band-aids As you may have read elsewhere in this week’s edition of The Standard, Uxbridge council recently voted to relocate a pair of downtown benches to the train station in the hopes of eliminating loitering in the downtown core. In other words, they are slapping a Band-aid on the long-time problem. The issue of loitering in the area outside of Coffee Time is by no means a new issue; it has been ongoing for at least the past 30 years, and this latest knee-jerk reaction will likely have little, if any, long term impact on the situation. In explaining the rationale behind the decision by council, Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor noted that on a recent visit to the area she observed condoms, drug paraphernalia and liquor bottles on the ground. Moving a couple of benches will not solve this problem long-term. One can be thankful that this same sort of solution is not applied to other areas of the municipality where this is a common occurrence. Most Sundays (against my better judgement) I take my two dogs - Beadie and Bodie -for a walk in Centennial Park, behind Town Hall. And almost every week the three of us must sidestep broken beer bottles, which can be especially hazardous to the little legs
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on my Yorkies. However, this particular problem is allowed to persist, and I have yet to hear anyone on council saying that we should revert the site to the location of the Town Dump, which it served as until as recently as the 1950s. Likewise, after events at Elgin Park, Water St. is a virtual wasteland of discarded liquor and beer bottles, but no one is saying that we should restrict pedestrian access to the park. So why, when it comes to downtown, are Uxbridge councillors, and the BIA (who fully supported the measure) so quick to paint everyone who may use that parkette with the same brush? And why has it taken so long for any real solution to the problem? As long as there is a coffee shop there, and a 24-hour convenience store, there are going to be loiterers. Just like as long as there are teens, there’s going to be discarded alcohol containers. Perhaps it’s high time we start looking at tangible solutions to the ongoing issues, instead of the miniscule short-term solutions bandied about since the (at least )1980s. I was born in 1983, so my knowledge of the situation is restricted to my own lifetime. We hear all the time that Uxbridge should do more to encourage tourism, especially in the downtown core.
Information and Assistance for Winter Driving From web sites, to toll-free telephone lines and Twitter feeds, information is available 24/7 for drivers needing the latest information on winter road conditions. Please drive carefully and be prepared. Here’s where to find information on winter driving and Ontario road conditions available through Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation: The Travellers’ Road Information Portal (TRIP) offers information on road closures and winter road conditions. Their web site is www.ontario.ca/511 Recorded messages on current Ontario road conditions are available 24 hours every day by calling 511. This information is normally updated five times each day and, more frequently, as conditions change. Between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, you can also choose to speak to a live operator when you dial 511. Road closure information for all provincial highways is available on Twitter at @ MTORoadClosures or at the Ministry of Transportation’s main twitter account @ OntMinTransport. The web site, www.ontario.ca/winterdriving offers more extensive information, including topics such as preparing your vehicle for winter, winter driving survival skills, and winter maintenance on provincial highways. For more than 15 years, contractors have been delivering highway maintenance services, including winter maintenance. These services are overseen by the Ministry of Transportation. If you have comments or concerns about highway conditions, do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at john.otooleco@pc.ola.org and at 1-800661-2433 or (905) 697-1501.
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One way to do this (and it’s been talked about before) would be to demolish everything from Mac’s to the corner of Brock St. and Toronto St., rip up the pavement, regrade the area and establish it as a town square that would encourage downtown visitors and provide a point of pride for the town instead of jokes. I know this is likely to cost money, but when the average home in Uxbridge Township costs nearly halfa-million dollars, there must be benefactors out there who would love to see a certain measure of prestige restored to Uxbridge’s downtown. When it comes to protecting the views out of the backyards of their pre-fab cookie-cutter homes, residents turn out in droves, but when it comes to real changes that would certainly benefit the entire community, we are all too often silent. Real change costs real money, and it’s time we stop wasting it on short term solutions. We owe it to future generations to change that, and leave them with a town they can be proud of.
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The Standard FLYING FLAGS: Students at Port Perry High School celebrate Rainbow Day, on November 15, with a parade and bake sale. The event, organized by PPHS Gay Straight Alliance, supports equality of genders and orientations in local youth.
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SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew and Jean Short The Seagrave Church Sunday School children entered a float in the Santa Claus parade for the first time ever. The float theme was Jesus in the Manger, complete with Joseph,
Mary, shepherds and angels and a multitude of lights. Thank you to all that offered their time and items, and to the children who braved the cold, wind and snow. A special thanks to Earl and Jeremy MacKinnon of the Purple House Antiques in Port Perry for the use of some of their metal animals for the manger. Many hands made this float a great success! The ‘Seagrave Secret Pal’ Ladies group meets the last Friday night of November every year - if you are looking for an evening of fun, fellowship, meeting new friends, and a little entertainment consider joining us. Call Diane Cooke for more information at 905-985-3722.
Welcome home wishes to Betty Lou Beacock who spent the last two weeks in sunny, warm Florida. When she left there it was +73 and this a.m. it was -3. Best wishes to Bert & Glenda Hutcheon on their Anniversary and to Wendy Hudgins and Wynn Hughes on their Birthdays. Condolences to the relatives of Ross Stone. Ross was born and raised in Seagrave; the son of Garfield and Gladys Stone. His siblings are Jean Short of Seagrave, Nora Groves and Ivan Stone of Toronto, and Glen Stone of Vineland. A Celebration of life will take on Nov. 30 at Miller Memorial Church and Hall. Visitation from 12 - 1 p.m. and
service at 1. Grab those calendars: Nov. 25 - Seagrave Board of Stewards meeting at the church Nov. 28 - 7:00 p.m. Opening the Doors to Spirituality Bible study Dec .1 - Deadline to contact Diane Puckrin (905985-2489) if you are wishing to place a poinsettia at the front of the pews in memory of a loved one Dec. 1 - 9:15 a.m. 1st Sunday of Advent Dec. 1 7:30 p.m. Seventh Annual Christmas Carol Service “An Old Fashioned Christmas” at Pinedale Church. Guest soloist will be George Timms. Dec. 8 - 9:15 a.m. White Gift Sunday and 2nd Sun-
day of Advent. Please bring a non-perishable item for the food bank. Dec. 8 - Short congregational meeting after the service (prior to going downstairs for coffee hour) Dec. 10 - 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. 14 - Men’s Breakfast at 8am - All welcome. *On-going - The Seagrave United church is collecting Campbell Soup labels, used stamps and old eye glasses.
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Caesarea Christian Fellowship Once again the Christmas Season is upon us. We invite all the ladies of the area to come and celebrate with us on Dec. 5 at 9:30 am. We will have a special speaker, who will share her amazing testimony with us. On Saturday, Dec 14 at 5:30 pm. we will be having our annual Christmas Banquet including turkey and the works, free to anyone who would like to come and enjoy a night of food, fun, and celebration with us. Admittance is a canned good for Operation Scugog, and of course, we will be having a Christmas Eve service from 7-8.
Hope many of you will come and join us. Blackstock & District Lions Club Congratulations to Josh Trewin, grade 7 student at Cartwright Central Public School, whose Peace Poster was selected to represent Blackstock & District Lions in the District A-16 Peace Poster Contest. The theme this year was “Our World, Our Future”, and Josh’s poster was selected out of the 120 posters completed by the school. The District winner was from Oshawa. Thank you to Ms. Morrow for her participation and interest once again in the Lions Peace Poster Contest. Watch this
Uxbridge prepares for 2014 municipal budget UXBRIDGE: Councillors will have their calculators out later this month as deliberations for the 2014 municipal budget get underway. The public got their first opportunity to engage in the budget process at an open house on Monday, Nov. 25, pre-
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column for details of our annual Lions Effective Speaking Contest. Our Christmas Tea and Craft Sale on Sunday at the Nestleton Hall was a great success, thanks to the leadership of Lion Chris Cliff and her team both in the kitchen, in the hall and in the parking lot. Over 50 items were displayed on the Penny Auction table and our famous Christmas arrangements were available throughout the hall both inside and out. If you hurry, there may be a few arrangements left at $20 each or two for $35; just contact our secretary, Lion Carol at (905)986-5382.
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ceeding that evening’s council meeting. Presentations for the various heads of township departments get underway in December as councillors look for input on spending for the coming year. Meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the month, beginning on Dec. 3 and wrapping up on Dec. 19. Each meeting is tentatively scheduled between 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Should councillors need more time to deliberate figures, additional meetings may be held on Jan. 7 and 9. If all goes according to plan around the council bench, the finance committee is hopeful to be be able to present the township’s capital budget on Monday, Jan. 6, which would be slated for approval the following Monday. The operating budget is slated to be presented to the public on Monday, Jan. 20, with final approval tentatively scheduled for Monday, Jan. 27. Additional information on the township’s budget process is available on-line at www.town.uxbridge.on.ca.
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SANTA’S IN TOWN: Port Perry residents braved the cold on Saturday (Nov. 23) to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus as he passed through town during the 2013 Santa Claus Parade. The Standard crew handed out Christmas colouring books, hot chocolate and candy canes were not in short supply. The Uxbridge parade will be on Nov. 30, with Sunderland getting a visit on Dec. 7. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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Navigating the potential pitfalls of shared home ownership This is the fourth in a series of articles that explores the concept of shared ownership as an alternative to traditional retirement living options for seniors. Previous articles are available on-line at www.marthaandlouise.com.
area for private visits with friends. The private spaces need not be, and indeed should not be, identically decorated. Different room layouts will help avoid the institutional feel that one sometimes finds in traditional retirement homes. When someone walks into their private space they should think, “Wow, I love this room!” The key to qualifying as a single dwelling is a single common kitchen. A common living room and dining area are also essential. But, if finances permit, multiple common spaces such as the living room, dining room, TV area, and a games/craft area might encourage social interaction. As people age, daily social interaction will provide that critical stimulation that will keep them vibrant and “living” as opposed to “just existing.” The ideal home will have the main living quarters and the suites on one level; otherwise the house should be able to accommodate installation of a lift to the upper floor. Walkouts to private decks would be an added bonus. Other features that could be included, depending on the owners’ interests, space available and money, might be a craft room, storage for bicycles, etc. If people like gardening and hate to think of giving that up for a couple of potted tomatoes on a skinny balcony in a condo, they can build raised (really raised!) wooden sided gardens. That would allow easy gardening as arthritis kicks in. The produce from a vegetable garden might also help to decrease food costs. Also, if for
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One of the benefits of shared ownership is the opportunity to live in a home that is larger and more luxurious than the home that any one of the individuals could afford alone – a “co-mansion” perhaps. For example, if five people come together with $200,000 each, they have a million dollars. In Port Perry and Uxbridge, that buys a lot of house. While the details will vary depending on the owners’ financial situation, there are a few things that we think need to be included in a shared house. First, the home must provide each person with enough private space to “get away from the crowd” as well as comfortable common living spaces for the times that people want to spend together. Unless money is really tight, every resident should have a private bathroom with a walk in shower as part of their personal space (bathtub can be housed in a large, common bathroom). Private spaces will also need lots of closet space, especially for female owners… they won’t want to be going to the basement storage areas to get the things they need on a regular basis. There should be room to watch TV or read quietly on one’s own, and perhaps enough space for an office area and a small sitting
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Some home improvements are best left to experts In an era of DIY (do-it-yourself) thinking, it is easy to make a case for doing just about anything yourself. Thanks to the internet, accessing medical, legal and financial advice has never been easier, not to mention free. But is it necessarily wise to take all matters into your own hands? Take home buying and selling, for instance. Why should buying or selling a home be any different than buying shoes, furniture or cars? It is a transaction, an exchange of a good for money between two parties. “The difference is that there is a lot more riding on this transaction, compared to others,� says Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. “Buying a home is the biggest investment most people will make in their lifetime. Selling a home on the other hand, involves much more than setting a price and securing a buyer. It involves large sums of money, stringent legal requirements and the potential for costly mistakes.� If you’ve ever thought about flying solo through this time consuming and financially perilous process, there are a few things you should consider. Look beyond the listings – a Realtor’s role is not just about finding or posting listings. A Realtor is there to present your offer to the seller’s Realtor in a way that will help get it accepted. A Realtor provides many services including identifying your needs and wants, helping to set a listing price within current market guidelines, developing a marketing plan, offering tips and advice to make your home more attractive and “saleable,� and acting on your behalf during negotiations to ensure your interests are protected. Time is money – Selling a home is a full time job, and you may already have one. Will you be able to take calls at any time? Or, screen callers to figure out if they are serious candidates? Not everyone who calls is even suitable to walk through your home, but how do you tell? It’s who you know – Your Realtor will ensure information about your home is
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Make your home cozy and winter ready Winter has barely begun, yet it already feels like the long haul of the season is upon us. With remnants of fall still lingering, now is a good time to take advantage of suitable weather conditions to winterize your home. “Preparing your home for winter will make your surroundings more comfortable during these months, but you’ll also lighten your load come spring,” says Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. “Winter can wreak havoc on backyards, roofs and pipes, all of which can be pretty annoying, especially if you plan on selling your house in the spring.” By investing some time and effort now, your home will be in much better shape come spring, advises Dorner. “Then, if you do list your home, all that you’ll need to worry about is some general maintenance and staging.” Here are some tips to prepare your
home for winter: Indoor Spaces: - Check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors - Have the furnace inspected to ensure it is operational, safe and as energy-efficient as possible - Plug hidden leaks most commonly found around holes where pipes, vents, or electrical conduits run through the walls, ceiling, and floors - Protect pipes from freezing and bursting by wrapping them in foam tubes - Add insulation in rooms that need it, like the attic Outdoor Spaces: - Check windows and doors for cracks around the framing; fix the caulking if you notice any cracks or separations - Clean gutters to prevent clogging and potential roof and wall/basement leaks - Cover air conditioning unit with
a piece of plywood to protect it from falling ice and leaves - Drain hoses and outdoor pipes; turn off outside water supply - Cover plants and shrubs with tarps or burlap to protect them from wind damage and prevent the roots from freezing Dorner adds, “If your home is considered a ‘new home,’ remember that many issues may be covered by your warranty; things like defects in the electrical, plumbing and heating systems, and major structural damage. Be sure to take care of all regular seasonal maintenance so that your warranty (if applicable) will cover any major issues.” For more information, visit www. wedothehomework.ca This article is provided by local REALTORS® and the Ontario Real Estate Association for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market.
Answering your questions and concerns about insurance What kind of insurance do you need? Whole life, term, disability, critical illness, long-term care—insurance is available to cover almost every stage of life. But how do you determine what kind of insurance is right for you? Here is an overview of some common types of insurance and who can benefit most from each type. Life insurance “You need life insurance to protect your family,” says Chartered Professional Accountant Prem Malik of Queensbury Securities in Toronto. “What would happen to them if something happened to you? Everyone should consider life insurance from that perspective. If you have no debts or dependents, you may not need it, but if you do, it’s a must.” There are two main types of life insurance—term and permanent, which is also known as whole life insurance. Term insurance provides level premiums and a death benefit that is paid only if you die within the period of time set out in the
policy. You can generally extend the coverage, usually at a higher premium, as long as you don’t let the policy lapse. Permanent insurance covers you for your entire life, and the death benefit will be paid as long as you pay your premiums. Permanent life insurance policies usually include an investment component, because the insurance company invests part of your premium to fund the policy. One type of permanent insurance is universal life insurance, which has a higher investment component than traditional whole life insurance. A universal life insurance policy is similar to combining term insurance with a savings account. You set the premium and death benefit, control the savings in the investment portion and decide how to invest the money in the investment portion. As well, the interest, capital gains or dividends accumulate without attracting tax, and, upon death, the entire proceeds are free of tax. “Term insurance is good if you temporarily need large amounts to cover your mort-
gage or other debt if you die,” explains Chartered Professional Accountant Lloyd Lindsay of Mississauga. “Permanent insurance is better for basic security, providing for dependents or for estate planning. Keep in mind that, within the two main categories of term and permanent life insurance, there are many diverse insurance products that provide different coverage, options and conditions.” While formulas and Internet calculators can help you determine the life insurance coverage you need, be sure to consider your entire financial picture. “Review your financial and insurance needs thoroughly with a financial advisor,” suggests Lindsay. “Factors affecting the amount of coverage you should have include your immediate needs, family structure, life stage, budget, size and duration of any debt, educational needs, your tax situation and what expenses will arise when you die.” If you have a spouse, think about how his or her lifestyle
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GIFTS FROM THE HEART: Katharine Watt, owner of Coeur De L’Hiver, holds a hand-crafted teddy bear in her up-cycled mittens made from old sweaters at the Gift of Giving Christmas craft show, on Saturday, Nov. 23. The show featured BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard proprietors of many home-made gifts and treats.
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The Uxbridge Bruins entered the 2013-14 COJHL season hoping that the depth of their lineup would propel them to victory, and with a pair of weekend injuries to two of their top-line players, that depth will be looked on in the coming weeks to help them weather the storm. During their 8-3 win over the Georgina Ice on Friday (Nov. 22) night, Shane Smith and Jarett Smith both sustained injuries that will see them sidelined for the foreseeable future. Jarett Smith opened the scoring for the Bruins just over five minutes into the contest, and Shane Smith added to their lead almost four minutes later with a powerplay goal. Marco Mastrangelo’s seventh goal of the season, with just under six minutes remaining in the first, gave the Bruins a 3-0 lead after 20 minutes of play. The teams traded goals in the first minute of the second, with a powerplay goal from Ice forward McKenzie Gray cutting the Bruins’ lead to 3-1, before Tyson Eastgate’s first goal - scored shorthanded - restored Uxbridge’s three-goal lead just 15 seconds later. With just over five minutes remaining in the second, and Mastrangelo and Korey Brand both serving penalties, the Ice cashed in on their two-man advantage, with Devon Smith scoring to cut Uxbridge’s lead to 4-2. However, for the remainder of the penalty kill, Bruins netminder Cody Northover was sensational between the pipes, making a number of acrobatic saves to keep the Georgina offence at bay. Tensions that had been simmering throughout the game finally came to a head late in the second as Bruins defenceman Thomas Sheedy and Ice forward JD LeBlond engaged in a lively tilt that saw the 16-year-old Uxbridge native score a decisive win and bring the crowd to its feet. The Uxbridge offence continued to roll in the third period as Connor Beck netted a pair of goals to go along with singles from Mastrangelo and Justin Dube. Georgina would add another tally in the third, but it was not enough as the Bruins rolled to an 8-3 victory. With Jarett Smith now sidelined with an upper body injury and awaiting further diagnosis, and Shane Smith out for the next six to seven weeks with an upper body injury, Bruins Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson remarked that he will be leaning on his younger players for increased production in their absence when speaking with The Standard following Friday night’s game. “Our rookies are going to have to show themselves over the next few weeks, and step into bigger roles earlier than they probably thought they would,” Hodgkinson said. “But, we’re confident in the group we picked and we’ll find a way.” There was little time for the Bruins to rest however, as they trekked to Little Britain on Saturday, Nov. 23 to square off with the surging Merchants. Merchants captain Kurtis Moore submitted a dominant performance in the game, registering five goals in Little Britain’s 6-3 win over Uxbridge.
Bruins forward Tyson Eastgate attempts to slip the puck past the Georgina netminder during Uxbridge’s 8-3 win over the ice on Friday, Nov. 22. The Bruins will be looking to avenge their 6-3 loss to Little Britain last weekend when they square off with the Merchants at Uxbridge Arena at 7:45 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 29. DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard A pair of goals from Brand and a powerplay marker from Tim ‘Honey Badger’ Bierema accounted for Uxbridge’s offence on the evening, as they battled back numerous times to stay in the hunt against Little Britain, who have four of their last five games to take over the fourth and final playoff spot in the COJHL. Loose Pucks: - Former Bruin Michael Hamilton was in the spotlight on Thursday, Nov. 21 as the 30-year-old Uxbridge native was one of the linemen during the OHL vs. Russia Subway Super Series game at Oshawa’s GM Centre. - Donations are being collected on behalf of the Ux-
bridge Community Toy Drive at all Bruins home games until Friday, Dec. 20. - The Uxbridge Bruins are doing their part to aid men’s health as the team is taking part in Movember. You can donate to the team in their attempts at changing the face of men’s health by visiting ca.movember.com/ team/1504805. - The Bruins will be looking for revenge against the Merchants as Little Britain visits Uxbridge Arena on Friday, Nov. 29 for a 7:45 p.m. tilt. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Bruins will travel to Lakefield to square off with the first place Chiefs at 7:30 p.m.
MoJacks snap skid with win over Clarington DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
The Port Perry MoJacks broke out of their recent three-game losing streak in spectacular fashion on Friday, Nov. 22 as they soared over the Clarington Eagles in Bowmanville by a score of 5-1. The MoJacks entered the game looking for revenge after falling to the Eagles the previous night at home by a score of 6-2. Just over two minutes into Friday night’s contest, Graham Lamers gave the MoJacks an early lead, with Conner Shingler chipping in the lone assist
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USS Tigers golden in OFSAA girls Fanset takes top prize at 2013 cross country championships TD Canada Trust Scugog Cup Individuals make up a team, and for the Uxbridge Secondary School Girls’ Cross-Country team, individual goals made for a team win at the OFSAA championships recently. “We all had individual goals going in,” said Katie Fisher, a Grade 12 student whose third place finish put her on the provincial podium. “All of us working toward those individual goals is how the team goal could be achieved.” Team members were also committed, running every weekday and meeting up at least once on weekends to get a run in. “There was a lot of commitment and hard work,” said Fisher, who completed the 5.2 kilometre course in 19 minutes, 23 seconds. Right behind her in the race was teammate Julia Kearley, a Grade 11 student who finished fourth with a time of 19 minutes, 35 seconds. Team members were more than teammates, she said. “We’ve been running together for quite some time, so we’re all really close,” she said.
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GOLDEN GIRLS: The girl’s cross country team recently captured the gold medal at the OFSAA championships in Sudbury. SUBMITTED PHOTO Team members bonded a great deal on their own time, outside of school, even going together to choose team shorts. “I didn’t have to initiate it,” said Coach Ed LaRocque. “Their successes are their own, because they’re committed and consistent,” he said. “I encourage them to make a commitment to themselves and their teammates, not their coach.” LaRocque has been at the school four years now. When he arrived, six
to eight students would show up to cross-country practice. Now, it’s closer to 40. In fact, 25 athletes and three alternates made the trip to OFSAA in Sudbury this year. And though several members of this year’s team will graduate at the end of the schoolyear, Kearley said she’s confident there is still plenty of opportunity for success. “Each year brings something new, but I think we’ll have a pretty solid team next year,” she said.
TOURNAMENT CHAMPS: The Port Perry Atom Predators went undefeated in claiming the championship at the Amherstburg Elite 8 Major Atom A Tournament over the weekend. The invite-only tournament featured the top ‘A’ level hockey teams from across the province. SUBMITTED PHOTO
The seventh annual Scugog Cup cash spiel was held at the Port Perry Curling Club this past weekend. Sixteen teams started play on Friday night, with play continuing until the finals on Sunday afternoon. In the end, it was Annandale’s Travis Fanset and his team of Tim March, Patrick Janssen and Will Hamilton who went undefeated in their five games and won the coveted TD Canada Trust Scugog Cup. This team is usually skipped by Mark Kean, but with Kean unable to attend, third Fanset stepped up a spot to skip this weekend. This team finished last season ranked tenth in Canada and recently came back from participating in the pre-Olympic Trials in Kitchener and qualifying at the Grand Slam curling event in Medicine Hat, Alberta. In the final, they met Tom Worth from Bayview. With a loss in his second game, Worth had to take the long road to qualify for the championship playoffs, but booked his ticket with a win on Sunday morning against Roy Arndt from High Park and then beat Jeff Clark from the Loonie C.C. in the semi-finals. In the championship game, the first two ends were very defensive and blanked, but Worth would get on the board first with a steal of two points in the third end. The teams would exchange singles before Fanset’s blank attempt in the sixth didn’t hit enough of the Worth shot stone and Worth would steal another point and take the commanding 4-1 lead after six ends of play. In the seventh end, with a lot of rocks in play, multiple guards and rocks around the four foot circle, Fanset made a beautiful angle raise take-out with his final stone to score a big two points. In the final end, down one and needing a steal to tie, Fanset set up his double
Travis Fanset’s Annandale rink were crowned champions at the Scugog Cup Bonspiel over the weekend at the Port Perry Curling Club. SUBMITTED PHOTO guards well, and was able to get a rock in the back of the four foot. However, Team Worth kept to their plan of peeling off guards to keep things open for their last shot. Fanset replaced the centre line guard with his first, however, Worth’s attempt to peel the guard and remove the shooter over curled and nosed the guard leaving Fanset with a centre-line guard and red shot stone at the back four foot. Fanset brought his last stone around the guard to the top four foot, leaving Worth the draw for the win. Unfortunately for Worth, being forced to go a little wider on his draw, meant it was a little heavier ice and his last rock came up short, resting top eight foot and giving Fanset the steal of two points and the surprising, come-from behind 5-4 win. With the win, Team Fanset brought home $2,400. In the Consolation Event Finals, Port Perry’s Don Beaton was in tough against three-time National and onetime World Seniors Champion, Bob Turcotte from Scarborough Golf. Unfortunately for Beaton, the team was unable to get anything going as Turcotte stole its way to a 6-0 victory. Thanks go out to Cheryl Timbers at TD Canada Trust Port Perry for her sponsorship of this great event. Also, a huge thank you to all the club volunteers and many community partners including Gus Brown, J.J.McGuire, and Race Toyota.
Murphy Wins St. Andrews It was a busy bonspiel week at Port Perry, as the Senior Men took to the ice on Thursday in the St. Andrews Battle of the Clans Bonspiel. Fourteen teams from across the area participated in the two-game points format event. When it was all tallied, the overall winner was Port Perry’s Brian Murphy team of Ian Emerson, Don Trunks and Ray Eady, who walked away with their names on the Scottish Claymore trophy. The team won their first game taking five ends against Ron Cowper from Tam Heather, and then beat Bob Feeney from Scarborough Golf 9-2, taking points in six ends. In second place was Port Perry’s Garnet Warriner team of Peter Warren, Bon Leach, and Chuck Oliver, who won the first draw, but missed out on the overall championship by 3/4 of a point. A great time was had by all with lunch and prizes provided by Edward Jones Investments (Michael Stewart) and the Trading Post. Willie Beaton Has Solid Run at Masters In Master’s Zone play at Unionville, Willie Beaton’s team of Steve Ball, Mark Howsam, Donovan Smith lost their first game, knocking them to the B-Side. To team got it together and won their next three games, before losing to Carl Glatt from Unionville in the BFinal. Bill Goodchild from Tam Heather won the ASide. Port Perry’s Ralph Fairman lost both his games.
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December 1 - December 24 Monday - Friday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm Stouffville’s Team Mellow Yellow were the winners of the third Annual Charity Volleyball Tournament for Teacher Mentors Abroad (TMA), defeating Team Dreamfeather in the tournament finals on Saturday, Nov. 16 at St. Paul’s Leaskdale. The event raised $1,100 to support improving children’s education in the Dominican Republic and Haiti through teacher training, provided at no cost, to educators from impoverished areas. Canadian teachers provide the training and also cover their own cost of travel. For more information, visit www.teachermentors.ca. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Big weekend for Blackstock Minor Hockey TARA FREW Special to The Standard
The Blackstock Minor Hockey League had a big weekend with many players participating in the Port Perry Santa Claus parade float and the league visit to the Oshawa Generals game. The Tykes division saw Shagg’s beat Canadian Tire 4 to 2. Shagg’s goals came from KailynSeguin, Matthew Seeney, Scott Honey and Cooper Bird. Assists were made by Jordan King and Scott Honey. Canadian Tire’s goals were from Aidan Elvin and Alex Mills. W.O. Insurance earned the win against Port Perry Dental 4-2. W.O. Insurance goals were made by Owen Griffin (2), Lucas Braband and Brodie Bell. Ryan Vernon earned an assist. Braeden Fulford scored both Port Perry Dental goals. Nicholas Ostafichuk made one assist. Make-A-Wish took the win 9 to 1 against J.F. Construction. Make-A-Wish goals were from Dallas King (4), Brett Hanley (4) and Abbygale Bird. Emily Goble, Dallas King and Abbygale Bird each made an assist. Jonathan Acker scored the J.F. Construction single goal. Eco Water won against Krown Rust Control 6 to 3. Eco Water goals came from Zeke Bailey (2), Virginia Lee (2) and TJ Pomeroy (2). Abbey Moase, TJ Pomeroy and Virginia Lee each made an assist. Krown Rust goals came from Jacob Buchanan (2) and Cole Stephens. Daymond Clark made an assist. Buck’s Construx won against Low & Low 4 to 1. Buck’s Construx goals were from Kyler Cavan, William Herrington, Noah Michel and Simon Peters. Assists were from William Herrington, Jordain Jolicoeur and Bradley Reid. Low & Low’s goal came from Shannon Arney assisted by Alex Cuzzilla. Urban Landscape Solutions won against Cochrane Tree Service 5 to 1. Owen Booker (3), Natasha Gay and Karrah Mulligan earned the goals while assists were from Owen Booker (2), Carson Nozdryn and Natasha Gay. Cochrane Tree Service’s goal was popped in by Bethanie Holmes and assisted by Sam Byers. Red Ribbon Restaurant came up on top of Denault Contracting with a final score 5-4. Red Ribbon Restaurant goals were earned by Nolan Savage (2), Owen Silcock (2) and Kadin Martin. Assists were by Lane Horton, Nathan McLennan, Wendy Rudkin and Owen Silcock. Denault Contracting had goals from Robbie Boadway (2), Zachary Vanderboor and Kain MacIver. Zachary Vanderboor and Kain MacIver each made one assist. Later in the day Red Ribbon Restaurant had a tie with Practicar 2-2. Red Ribbon Restaurant’s goals came from Owen Slicock and Nathan McLennan while Lane Horton and Owen Silcock each made an assist. Practicar’s goals were popped in by Troy Larmer and Bradley VanUden. Mari McDowell
made an assist. The action continued with the Bantam / Midget division. All Flags Shell took the win against Luchka 4 to 1. All Flags Shell goals were from Eric Kerr (3) and Dishawn Steward. Mitchell Crawford, Eric Ferguson and Logan Kuipers assisted. The single Luchka goal was from Brandon Yeomanson and assisted by Brandon Sinclair and Michael Bos. All Flags Shell later went on to beat Omnific Design 6-3. All Flag Shell goals were from Dishawn Steward (3), Eric Kerr, Mitchell Crawford and Jordan Bolzon. Eric Kerr and Logan Kuipers made assists. Omnific Design had goals from Nathan Silcock(2) and Mike Hill.
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To solve the Kids Sudoku Puzzle every number from 1-6 must appear in: Each vertical columns, Each horizontal row and each 2 x 3 boxes. No number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
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ACROSS 1 The former Miss Trueheart 5 “Hair” do? 9 Competent 14 Word seen on sports schedules 15 Senior member 16 Kentucky college town 17 Flowerless decorative plant 18 Bit of drollery 19 Flashy jewelry, in slang 20 Took part in a Halloween ritual 23 Matching pair designation 24 Dangerous marine creature 25 Old Rome’s ___ Way 29 Bob in a bay 30 Main burner? 33 Congregation 34 Spill the info (with “up”) 35 Holy Roman Emperor called “the Great” 36 “That’s my final offer” 39 Checked out 40 Where to hear a lot of grunts? 41 Haggard songwriter? 42 Writer Bradbury 43 Udders 44 Pollster’s projection 45 French soldier’s cap 46 Critique harshly 47 Ripley’s ultimatum 54 Like a dunce cap 55 When “et tu” was spoken 56 Presidential administration 57 Having no company 58 Cold War-era alliance 59 ‘70s supergroup 60 More dishonorable 61 Extra on “The Untouchables” 62 One of a yawl’s two DOWN 1 “Dollar Diplomacy” president 2 Pitcher in a still life
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WindReach Farm honoured with award
WindReach Farm joined nine other innovators at a ceremony in Richmond Hill on Tuesday November 12, 2013 to receive a Premier’s Award for AgriFood Innovation Excellence. The Premier’s Award program is designed to recognize local agri-food industry innovators
whose new ideas and products are creating jobs, growing local economies and bringing more Ontario food to consumers and was presented by MPP Dr. Helena Jaczek. WindReach Farm won this award because of its tireless efforts towards making agri-
culture accessible and creating a welcoming and safe environment that everyone can enjoy. On hand to accept the award were Kate Bird, CEO, founder Sandy Mitchell, ED of the WindReach Farm Foundation, Stephanie Mann, and chair of the Board, Alex Honeyford. On behalf of all the staff, volunteers and friends of WindReach Farm, we are very honoured to win this prestigious award”, said WindReach Farm CEO Kate Bird. “It is a testament to a 25 year commitment to providing a barrier free space and a breadth of programs and services all designed to enrich lives.” WindReach Farm, a registered charity, provides an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for persons of all ages and abilities by providing opportunities to enjoy experiences in a farm and natural environment.
Uxbridge man awarded for trail work UXBRIDGE: An Uxbridge man is among those recognized by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) for his work in developing the township’s renowned trail system. Each year the LSRCA honours individuals, businesses or groups who are taking action to help create a more resilient watershed one step at a time. This year’s top hon-
our went to Mr. John McCutcheon of Uxbridge, who received the LSRCA’s George R. Richardson Conservation Award of Honour. A member of the Uxbridge Trail Committee for more than a decade, Mr. McCutcheon is also the chair of the Uxbridge Naturally group and founder of the Pat & John McCutcheon Foundation, which provides support to environ-
mental protection and has developed ‘in town’ trails and a conservation easement on the family property. In all, LSRCA handed out 14 awards in eight categories. Award nominations were based on conservation projects completed August 2012 to July 2013. This year, in addition to recognizing our heroes for their work in soil and water
conservation, education, media coverage, advocacy, youth leadership and lifetime contribution to the conservation movement, LSRCA added a new award category called Pioneering Green Communities. Awards in this category celebrate individuals or groups whose work serves to make a positive connection between our built and natural environments.
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Funding turns on the taps for drinking water NORTH DURHAM: Eight municipalities within the Kawartha-Haliburton Source Protection Area, which includes Scugog and Brock Townships, will receive a combined total of close to $400,000 from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, to help implement local actions to protect municipal drinking water sources. Three municipalities within the source protection area did not receive funding, as two do not have to implement Source Protection Plan policies, and a third did not meet the funding criteria. Fund recipients in the KawarthaHaliburton Source Protection Area: - City of Kawartha Lakes, $81,772 - County of Haliburton, $30,000 - Municipality of Highlands East, $69,591 - Municipality of Trent Lakes, $50,213 - Township of Brock, $37,571 - Township of Cavan-Monaghan, $53,362 - Township of Minden Hills, $47,421 - Township of Scugog, $30,000 The funding is being provided to assist the municipalities with establishing business processes and protocols required for successful Source Protection Plan implementation, amending municipal land use planning documents, communicating with affected landowners, and developing education and outreach materials. “We are pleased that this funding has been made available to local municipalities to ensure that the Source Protection Plan can be implemented,” said Andrea Hicks, Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Program Coordinator. “The funding is focused on small and rural municipalities, which includes the majority of municipalities
in our region, and will allow these areas to build partnerships and work toward proactively protecting drinking water sources,” Hicks added. Kawartha Conservation will be meeting with individual municipalities to discuss implementation plans and encourage collaboration between municipalities, which may receive additional funding as a result. The funding, provided through the Ontario Source Protection Municipal Implementation Fund, was announced November 1, 2013. The Trent Source Protection Committee has been working with municipalities since 2007 to create a plan to protect local municipal drinking water sources. The Source Protection Plan, submitted to the Ministry of the Environment in August 2012, is expected to be approved and take effect in 2014. Fifty-six percent of the people within the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Region depend on safe, reliable municipal drinking water. This water comes from surface water sources like Lake Ontario and inland lakes/rivers, and from groundwater sources. The planning region extends across the Trent/Ganaraska River watersheds, covering a 14,500 square kilometre area stretching from Algonquin Park to Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte. The initiative to protect sources of municipal drinking water is directed and funded by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment under the Clean Water Act, 2006. A total of twenty-five municipalities across the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Region will receive between $30,000 and $81,772 in funding, for a total of $1,487,789.
Two arrested in Claremont break-in NORTH DURHAM: Two suspects are facing charges after breaking into a home in Claremont last week while the homeowner was asleep. According to police, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at approximately 2:45 a.m., two men entered a home in the Brock Rd. and Concession Rd. 9 area. The homeowner was asleep at the time, but awoke when the suspects entered his room. He chased the suspects from this property. The suspects fled in a vehicle and the victim followed them. The victim later found the vehicle parked in a driveway and pulled up behind it. The suspects then reversed their vehicle, hitting the front of
the victim’s vehicle, then sped away. No one was physically injured in the incident. The victim then called police and responding off icers quickly located the suspects. They were arrested without incident. Police have charged Joshua Waites, 21, of Pickering, and Craig Smith, 20, also of Pickering, with Breaking and Entering with Intent and Taking Motor Vehicle Without Consent. Waites is facing the additional charges of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle; Failure to Stop at the Scene of an Accident and Driving without a Proper License under the Highway Traffic Act.
Police would like to remind citizens to not put themselves at risk by actively engaging with a suspect. If you have been victimized, call police right away and provide the best description possible of the suspect. Anyone with any new information about this incident is asked to call Det. Loughlin of North Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888579-1520, ext. 2676. Anonymous tips can be made to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
COINS FOR A CAUSE: Ryan, Nolan, Kara and Emma are just some of the students of the Children’s House Montessori School in Port Perry who are collecting change to donate to the New Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter. The children have been busy, having just completed a Halloween food drive for the local food bank, as well as raising almost $4,000 for their school at the annual October Fall Family Fun Fair. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Top-notch harpist plucking strings in Uxbridge Extra show added! 11am Friday, November 29 All tickets $1500
UXBRIDGE: Sharlene Wallace always knew she wanted to be a harpist. At age seven, she built herself a harp out of wood and nails, using rubber bands for strings. Now she is one of Canada’s top harp virtuosos, and she will be in Uxbridge, with a real harp, on December 1. She will be accompanying the Monday Morning Singers in a performance of the “Ceremony of Carols” by British composer Benjamin Britten. “We chose this work because it’s the 100th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s birth,” said Anne Mizen, the choir’s director. “And we are very fortunate to have the accompaniment provided by Sharlene Wallace.” Sharlene tours internationally giving concerts, workshops, masterclasses and adjudications. She has performed in numerous festivals and concert series across North America and in Europe. She is on the music faculties of Wilfred Laurier University and York University, teaching both classical and lever harps.
Her own performance degree is from the University of Toronto where she studied with the eminent Judy Loman. Sharlene is principal harpist with the Guelph, Kingston and Oakville Symphonies. The “Ceremony of Carols” was written by Britten in 1942 while he was at sea going from the United States to England. It is scored for three-part female chorus, solo voices and harp. Written for Christmas, it consists of eleven movements, with text from The English Galaxy of Shorter Poems. In addition to the “Ceremony of Carols,” Sharlene will perform a number of harp solos and the choir will present old and new Christmas music accompanied by pianist Dorothy Jovkovic. The concert will take place on Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 65 Toronto Street South, Uxbridge. Tickets are $15 (children under 12 free) at Presents, Presents or at the door. Further information is available at www.mmsingers.org or by calling 905852-3693
World-class harpist Sharlene Wallace will appear for a Christmas concert at St. John’s Anglican SUBMITTED PHOTO Church in Uxbridge on Dec. 1.
Claidhmor, ‘Pipes’ up Dec. 1 New gallery opening NORTH DURHAM: Local musicians Claidhmor are hosting a Christmas and Celtic concert to benefit the Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. The concert, at Trinity United Church in Uxbridge, will also feature Celtic and folk performers Two Roads, soprano Susan Ryman singing carols, and a set of tunes, including Christmas carols, by Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums. The $20 tickets are available at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 170, Uxbridge, at The Wee Tartan Shop, Port Perry, from pipe band members, and at the door. Claidhmor, known for their blending harmonies, will also perform. Celtic or Celtic folk music may feature fiddles, keyboards, guitars, harps, bagpipes, percussion and lyrics ranging from rollicking, jig-style romps to haunting tales of battles won and lost. The Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums will begin the concert and will proudly feature their refreshed equipment and uniforms— made possible by last year’s concert and ongoing community support. Efforts continue to update the band’s equipment and train more players, as it is a community-based, volunteer band representing Uxbridge at events around north Durham and York Region. Both Claidhmor and the pipe band are on Facebook. For more information, please call (905) 985-6573.
Stretch your artistic perspective and explore the beauty of nature in the upcoming exhibit “Speckled Landscapes” by Albert Mueller. The Opening Reception will begin Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 2 p.m. The show will run December 7 – January 2, in the Kent Farndale Gallery in the Scugog Memorial Public Library at 231 Water Street in Port Perry. Albert Mueller uses a speckle technique to capture the abandonment and spontaneity found in nature. A mixture of colour-field painting, abstraction and representation is used to show the diversity of landscapes found in the region and beyond the borders of Durham. The Kent Farndale Gallery is open seven days a week during library hours. Please call 905985-7686 for more information.
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PAINTING THE TOWN ‘RED’: David Geene (left) and Danny Wright prepare for the upcoming OnStage Uxbridge production of ‘RED.’ The show premieres on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m., at the Uxbridge Music Hall and runs for the next two weekends. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
PPHS gallery night fundraiser The Port Perry High School art council is holding a fund raising gallery that is open to the public. The funds will go towards the young students that are going to New York City and to the artists that submitted their works of art. The gallery will be held at Port Perry High School on Friday, November 29; doors open at 7 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. There will be treats, coffee and tea included in your $2 admission fee. A raffle will
be held with the grand prize of acrylic paint, a canvas, paintbrushes and an apron, that was generously donated by Meta4, all for the small price of $2 a ticket or $5 for an arm’s length. Pieces created by the students, will also be available to purchase at the gallery, along with jewelry donated by Denbeigh Whitmarsh. The art that will be at the gallery will include prints of graphite drawings done by Matt Condie, the pho-
tography of Shalaila Bhalla and more. Musical entertainment will be provided by ‘Five’ which consists of Nathan Miller, Curtis Graham, Gareth Anderson, James Hageman, and Sarah Baird. Visit the ‘Port Perry High School Visual Arts’ Facebook page for more information, including photos of the available artwork and jewelry. Don’t forget to invite your friends and family; the more the merrier for this holiday season!
Puppets return to Greenbank On Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m., at the Greenbank United Church, the Community Youth Black Light Puppeteers will be preforming their annual Christmas show. The Dec. 7 performance is in conjunction with the Sunday School concert with a visitor from the north pole. Twenty-four teenagers from the Greenbank community have been meeting Sunday nights this past fall at the church to rehearse their show. They will be performing thirteen Christmas songs using over 350 costumes/props/puppets. Using the ultra-violet radiant black lights the costumes, props and puppets appear magically floating in midair. Body puppets resembling Andy Williams singing “Jingle Bells” and Shania Twain’s version of “White Christmas” will grace the stage. It is a fast paced 45 minute performance for all ages. Admission is a goodwill collection. Dec. 7 donations will be going to the Greenbank Sunday School and Saturday, Dec. 14 donations will be going to the Greenbank United Church. “It has been exciting to work with these
24 teenagers. Their energy, enthusiasm and commitment to this outreach ministry has been an enjoyable experience,” said Brian Jones, puppet coach. “The confidence that they have gained during rehearsals is evident and encouraging to see. The younger teenagers look up to the more experienced teenagers.” The Greenbank Puppet troupe has been in existence for twenty-two years for youth in grade 7-12. Puppeteer Lia Kalliomaki (age 14) said, “I like being a part of the black light puppets because it is fun and you are in the community putting on a show for people within the community. Being part of the show is exciting. I am learning cooperation within a big group and patience” “There isn’t a lot of room backstage to store all the props/puppets/costumes with 23 active teenagers in the dark with only seven seconds between songs to keep organized,” added Jones. “Storing props and puppets is always an interesting challenge whether it is the 8 foot tall giraffe, six colourful stained glass windows or 18 foot table used to demonstrate the cup song from the movie Pitch Perfect.”
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