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Vol. 10 No. 6

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014

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Proposed Scugog tax Headline hike draws a protest BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

MOJACKS SOAR OVER EAGLES: Port Perry MoJacks forward Jeff St. Pierre goes airborne in front of Clarington goalie CJ Sharp during the MoJacks’ 6-1 win at Scugog Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2. St. Pierre notched three assists in the win, which clinched a playoff spot for the MoJacks. For a full recap from the game, please see Page 15 of this week’s Standard. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Blaze at Mount Albert fire hall leads to increased service for Uxbridge FD DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: The township’s fire department will be extending its coverage area temporarily following a fire at the Mount Albert fire hall on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 2. Uxbridge Fire Chief Scott Richardson addressed the situation at council’s meeting on the morning of Monday, Feb. 2, and discussed changes in services in parts of the municipality covered by the neighbouring department in Mount Albert. The fire, which began at approximately 8:15 a.m., left the station completely destroyed, resulting in the loss of several vehicles and all equipment on-site. No injuries were reported in the blaze, which was brought under control at around 1 p.m. on Sunday.

As part of an agreement between Uxbridge Township and the Town of East Gwillimbury, fire protection services in Zephyr, and other areas of northwest Uxbridge Township are provided by the East Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Services, based in Mount Albert. “Uxbridge will now assume responsibility for any residence in that area,” said Chief Richardson. “Hopefully East Gwillimbury is back up and running shortly. And in the meantime, response times in that area will be extended because of the distance covered.” Chief Richardson added that offers of assistance from other departments including Uxbridge - have come pouring into Mount Albert in the wake of the fire, and East Gwillimbury is trying to locate a temporary building to house its fire department.

Affected residents will be notified when East Gwillimbury Fire and Emergency Dervices resumes fire protection coverage in the area of northwest Uxbridge Township. Uxbridge Fire Service is reminding all residents to test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they are working properly, and replace defective alarms and detectors immediately. Under Ontario law, failure to provide functioning smoke alarms on all levels of your home could result in the owner being fined $235 per alarm. In addition, according to an Uxbridge Fire Department press release, all families should have and practice their home escape plan. Any further questions can be answered by the Uxbridge Fire Department at 905-852-3393.

SCUGOG: Scugog council chambers were filled to the brim on Monday, Feb. 3 as over 40 local residents and business owners turned out in protest of the 5.8 per cent tax hike being imposed in 2014. Feelings of discontent and confusion with the increasing taxation in Scugog was presented to Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier and his councillors, as three prominent business owners and Chamber of Commerce representatives made a deputation. Scugog councillors expressed their understanding and regret for the tax levy, which they explained was necessary for the upkeep and growth of Port Perry and North Durham at large. The Scugog Chamber of Commerce, alongside numerous local business owners, agreed to correspond with councillors and form a de-facto steering committee, in advance of the Township’s budget open house and presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the Scugog Memorial Public Library, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Tony Janssen - the first vice president of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce, Roman Semeniuk – owner of the Canplex manufacturing facility on Scugog’s Sixth Line, and Ken Koury – owner of The Nutty Chocolatier on Queen St. as well as a manufacturing plant on Northport Rd. raised a deputation together, which asked councillors to explain the consistent increases of taxation and to work with the local Chamber of Commerce to “look at all of the avenues” and find a viable solution to the Township’s expanding budget needs. Mr. Janssen expressed that he has seen many local residents and business owners explain that they cannot continue to pay the cost of doing of doing business due to rising property taxes, while Mr. Semeniuk expressed dissatisfaction by saying, “If businesses and residents have to suffer to make it through tough financial times, I think that council members should have to do the same. It’s a tough job, but it’s your job.” The final statement was made by Mr. Koury, the wellknown proprietor of the Scugog-based Nutty Chocolatier franchise and resident for more than 25 years. “I have to dig in and make it work, which is what I ask you people to do,” said Mr. Koury. “The business climate is poor, and we just don’t have the money. As for my facility, I cannot afford the expenses and taxes, it is up for sale and I am being forced to leave Scugog.” Trena DeBruijn, Director of Finance, informed councillors that the levy is equal to $58 per-year to the average household. Mayor Chuck Mercier asked attendees, “Is a roughly $5 increase per-month on your tax bill worth investing in the roads, businesses, and livelihood of Scugog?”

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Scugog Council talks taxes, plans budget open-house F RO M PAG E 1

Councilor Howard Danson offered his point of view on the controversial matter, stating that the decisions a township budget committee has to make are difficult, and that he pays taxes as well. “This is nothing new, taxes are high, but we keep telling people that Scugog is the second lowest taxed

township in the region,” said Councilor Howard Danson. “People will rap us for high taxes, and then turn around and say ‘we don’t even have a pool, when are you building a pool?’” Councillor Wilma Wotten then stated, “To raise the 2.4 million dollars required to fix only Ashburn Rd., we would need to increase the tax levy by 23.4

per cent; to complete our to-do list, we would need to levy 500 per cent. We do what we can with the resources we have.” Mayor Chuck Mercier explained that the imposed one percent ‘special levy’ is a method for the Township of Scugog to gain access to Provincial funding. “Scugog Township has applied for provincial

grants to fix our roads twice, we received zero,” said Mayor Mercier. “One of the factors is that we did not have a financial plan to pony up our share, so we will impose a one per cent levy as part of that plan. This is so that we can put water, sewage, and a pumping station in on the 6th line, to help the growth of the community.”

Councillors ended the meeting with a statement that Scugog has to spend money to make money, and is trying to build a sustainable and growing tax base. Residents are encouraged to attend the 2014 budget open house on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the Scugog Memorial Public Library from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, February 8 Port Perry High School Music Department presents “Bucks for Britain” a Fundraising Gala. Cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m. Gala will include dinner, entertainment (featuring PPHS Students and local band “Plan B”), silent auction and dancing. Tickets are $75.00 each and can be purchased by visiting Dana’s Goldsmithing, Port Perry Optical or by contacting Denise at 905985-1809 / e-mail bucksforbritaintickets@gmail.com. Check out our website at www.bucksforbritain.com. - St. John Ambulance Used Book Sale, 8 am until 2 pm at the Victoria Park Armoury. Used books needed! Clear off your shelves. Donate books in good condition. No encyclodpedias or Reader’s Digest compilations. Call the office at 705-324-9894 to make arrangements for book drop off or pick up. * Fifth annual Chili Cook-off at Community Pentecostal Church (Hwy 12 and 48 just south of Beaverton) at 5:15 p.m. Bring your best chili to compete in the competition. Entertainment by ‘The Soggy Bottom Boys’ featuring bluegrass and country gospel music. Donations gratefully accepted. For more information, call 705-426-5673 or e-mail dporteroffice@gmail.com. Monday, February 17 Free Family Day bowling event hosted by Living Water Community Church from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Parish Lanes, 69 Brock St. West in downtown Uxbridge. Saturday, March 1 * Port Perry Baptist Church is hosting a Family Games Night. Bring your favourite family board game, your own soft drinks & a snack to share with others. 7pm to 9pm. * Manilla Community Hall Co-ed 3-pitch tournament and snow fest starting at 8 a.m. Warming area for kids, winter games and outdoor vendors. Lunch and refreshments available. For team information, call Anne Hardy: 705-357-3637 or Cathy Allison: 705-357-3453. Don’t have a team? Contact Patti at 705-357-0182 and play for the Manilla Misfits. Tuesday, March 4 * Pancake Supper at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall. 3505 Church St. in Blackstock from 5 to 7 p.m. Family of 5 - $20, Children 6 to 12 - $3, Kids under six - free. For more information, call 905-986-0557. * Pancake Supper at the Sandford Community Hall from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adults $8, Children six to 12 $5, kids five and under eat free. Proceeds to Sandford United Church. Every Thursday * Sparks level of Girl Guides,

Blackstock United Church, 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. info: 905-986-1803. * Guides level of Girl Guides, Blackstock United Church, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., info: 905986-1803. * Pathfinders level of Girl Guides, Blackstock United Church, 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. info: 905-986-1803. * ‘Soups on Us,’ organized by five local churches and a Parents Support Group, Church of the Ascension Hall, 266 North St., Port Perry, noon - 1:30 p.m. * Weekly euchre, Prince Albert Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. * Weekly euchre, Caesarea Hall, 7:30 p.m. * Sunderland Legion, Darts, 7:30 p.m. * Pickleball, 9 a.m. - noon, Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry. * ‘Write Nite’, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Scugog Memorial Library, Port Perry, bring pen, paper info: 905-985-8359. Every Friday * AA Meeting, 8 p.m., Caesarea Community Hall, Reg. Rd. 57, (beside firehall), 905-7281020. * Sunderland Legion, Partners euchre , 7:30 p.m. * Sunderland Farmer’s Market (arena parking lot), 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. until end of October. * Brock Township Public Library, Cannington Branch, Fall Storytime 11 a.m., three to six-year-olds. * Brock Township Public Library, Beaverton Branch, Tales for Twos 10:30 a.m. twoyear-olds. Every Saturday Brock Township Public L ib r ar y, Be ave r t on Cannington and Sunderland Branches, Drop-in Craft, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. all ages. Every Sunday * AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Port Perry Goodtide 12 step discussion group (alcoholics only) Port Perry United Church (upstairs), 294 Queen St., 905-728-1020. Every Monday * Euchre, 8 p.m., Tyrone Orange Hall, year round, info: 905-263-2592. * Latcham Centre, Senior’s Shuffleboard Club, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., drop in all seniors welcome. * Just For Today Al-Anon Family Group meet Port Perry United Church basement, 8 p.m., info 905-728-1020. * Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums welcomes new members and offers free lessons for both, Uxbridge Legion, 109 Franklin St., Uxbridge 8 p.m. info: Alex 905-649-1620. * 1st Port Perry Sparks, Prince Albert Hall, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 905-985-1422. * 4th Port Perry Brownies, Scugog Island Hall, girls 7 and 8-year-olds, 6 p.m. - 7:30

p.m., 905-985-4240. * 3rd Port Perry Guides, Port Perry United Church, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., 905-9856174. * Pineridge Chorus of Sweet Adelines rehearsal, 7:15 p.m., Uxbridge Music Hall, 905852-6327 Every Monday and Friday * Port Perry Senior’s Exercise, 9:30 a.m., 905-986-8745, Latcham Centre. * Port Perry Senior’s Line Dancing, 10:30 a.m., Latcham Centre, Diane Wiseman 905982-4126, Gord Emmerson 905-982-8745. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Port Perry Rug Hookers Group, Upstairs at Vos, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 905-985-1198. Every 2nd Tuesday Autism Ontario Durham Region Chapter, support group meetings 7:30 p.m., Precious Minds Resource and Learning Centre, info: 1-866495-4680. Every 4th Tuesday *Challenging Autism Together Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Dr. Pickering, 1-866-495-4680. * Community Nursing Home Family Council meeting, in Sun Room, 6:30 p.m. sharp, bring concerns and question, info: 905-982-8922. 1st Wednesday of Month Join IODE Susie Sorabji Chapter evenings during spring and fall, morning during winter months, info: www.iode.ca or 905-852-7084. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays * Progressive Euchere, 1:30 p.m. at the Port Perry Villa, 15987 Simcoe St. Call Kim Owen at 905-985-3312 for more information. * Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group, Open House, 970 Eldon Rd., Oakwood 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., call Sue 705953-9987. * Port Perry Senior’s Computer Club, 2:30 p.m., 905-982-2135, Latcham Centre. Every 4th Wednesday Port Perry Old Time Fiddle Club, Dance and Jam, Scugog Community Centre, 6 p.m. 11 p.m., $3 admission, fiddlers, pickers, singers, round and square dancing, musicians and public welcome, info: 905-985-7557. First Thursday of Month Uxbridge Parkinson’s Support Group meetings, 22 James Hill Court, Uxbridge (Bridgewater Building Function room) 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., information, 905852-8894, www.uxparkinsons Every 2nd Thursday Bi-weekly bridge tournaments, starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Port Perry Villa, 15987 Simcoe St. For more information, call Debbie Armstrong at 905-985-3312.

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BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly A last call of the Blackstock community to support the Blackstock Minor Hockey and all the other users of ours local arena to actively vote in the Kraft Hockeyville competition. It will take the efforts of many, many people to vote for us to make it worthwhile. Everyone counts, so please, make the effort and submit our vote on-line at www.krafthockeyville.ca before the deadline of Thursday, Feb. 6. Ask your friends for their support

as well. Last week Muriel Hoskin had the misfortune to fall and had to spend several days in hospital. The good news is that she is back at West Shore again. On Sunday, a Hoskin family gathering was held there. Larry of Calgary was there as part of the gathering. Larry Hoskin of Calgary and Ron Martyn of Blackstock are leaving on Monday to fly to South America where they will take a six week motorcycle tour

of several countries in that continent. Better health is wished for Dolly Lee and Dora Martyn who are both patients in Port Perry Hospital. On Sunday, Noreen Malcolm suffered health problems and she also became a patient there. Keith VanCamp celebrated his eightieth birthday on Sunday with a family gathering at the home of his daughter Cindy and Dennis Werry of Kedron. Happy Birthday, Keith.

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Caesarea Nestleton Euchre Here are the results from Jan. 16: high scores - 1st - M Trunks; 2nd - R Bradburn;3rd - H Cayer; 4th (tie) - J Attfield, W Mitchell; 5th (tie) - L Zych, D Slute, H Coates; Most Lone Hands (tie) - J Hawkins, M Cayer, A Manns, G Davidson, P Norton; and Low Score - G Paisley. We had 12 full tables for a total of 48 people. These are the results from Jan. 23: high scores - 1st - B Churchill; 2nd - M Suggitt; 3rd - M Cayer; 4th (tie) - M Ayling, B Kirven; 5th - M Trunks; Most Lone Hands (tie) - M Suggitt, J Slemon; and Low Score - R Bradburn. We had ten tables plus one extra for a total of 41 people. And, here are the results from Jan 30:

high scores - 1st - B Churchill; 2nd - J Attfield; 3rd - D Norton; 4th - J Bradbury; 5th - D Sheehey; Most Lone Hands - B Churchill; and Low Score (tie) - E Kushner, H Crawford.We had 10 tables plus three extra people for a total of 43 people. See you all again on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m. Blackstock & District Lions Club Well, I’m off to District Governor Elect Training this weekend with the other Governors Elect from across Ontario and the Maritimes. This is the first of four days of training. The other three days will take place in Toronto just prior to the International Convention in Toronto this July. More details about the International Convention will be available shortly.

EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Happy Belated Birthday wishes go out to Vera Brown who celebrated a birthday last week. Greeters for the month of February are Keith and Faye Ashton and Den and Judy Collins and girls. This Sunday, the UCW ladies are selling Valentine sugar cookies after the service. Each tray is $5 so bring a little extra to help support our UCW. The book club will meet this Friday, February 7, at 10 a.m. in the portable.

The next seniors lunch will be at noon on Thursday, Feb.13, at Epsom church. Please call 905852-7445 to reserve. There will be a tobogganing party on Sunday, Feb.15, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Paul and Julia Frasers. Congratulations to Maurice and Elaine Pratt who will celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary with an Open House at their home on Shirley Rd., on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 4

p.m. until 10 p.m. Durham West 4-H are hosting a Lasagna Valentine’s Dinner on Friday, Feb.14 at Utica Memory Hall. Seating times are 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Ticket costs are Adults - $12, Children three to 12 - $8 and Children under three are free. Please call Martha, 705228-1105 or Jennifer, 705357-3917 to reserve your seating time. Tickets at the door may be limited.

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PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd The UCW ladies will meet in the Fellowship room at 8 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb.12. Please bring with you, the soup labels, pop tabs, postage stamps and eye glasses.

A gentle reminder to all members of the congregation, that we will be joining with Port Perry at their church service on Sunday, Feb. 16. This is Outreach Sunday and we will be welcom-

ing a guest speaker from Joanne’s House (Durham Youth Housing), one of the charities supported by the pastoral charge’s outreach initiatives. Another Sunday afternoon of music and

spirituality will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m., in the Fellowship room. You are welcome to bring music that you enjoy and join in a discussion of why it is so special.

The Church Council will meet in Prince Albert’s Fellowship room on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. The euchre results at the Community Hall are as follows, Audrey

Adams, Mac Albright, Blanche Anthony, Merle St. John, Doreen Bainbridge and Ilean Pugh. The Lone Hand series was won by Owen Gray with 12 lone hands.

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling That dreaded groundhog and his six more weeks of winter! We must already have more snow than we have had in the last two or three winters combined. Marg Hackner is doing well at MacKenzie Health Centre, Richmond Hill. Anyone plays cribbage she’d love to have a game or two. Brenda Moore is also in the same facility. The number of people feeling unwell does not lessen but most are ambulatory in spite of the weather. The Bonner Boys “Bust A Moooo” dance was sold out. Thanks guys! I note that on Mar. 30 there will be a Benefit Auction for Danny as well. He

is almost coming to the point where his healing is ready for prosthesis. Elwood Kirton and Linda Wagg have returned from a month long sojourn in, hope-fully, warmer climes. The congregations of Sandford and Zephyr met at Zephyr on Sunday. Jay Hooper was the guest speaker and Sandford choir sang “Simon, Simon” following the theme of the lessons. Mary Blackstock did a wonderful job of leading the service. Thanks to the ladies for the very excellent lunch. Rev. Diane had been on study leave for the past week. On Thursday, Feb. 6, she will bring to Sandford the third in the video series,“ The System Be-

SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson Could this Winter that we are having be caused by ‘Global Warming’ or ‘Polar Vortex’? Many of us like to call it just an ‘Old Fashioned Winter.’ Why we all remember when we were kids that the snowbanks were taller than we were and that just gave us an excuse to slide down them! Could have been on a wood and steel sled and more often than not on a large piece of cardboard! And so we may as well enjoy. Minor hockey playoffs are in full swing for the Brock Wild, and if you have a moment take a walk up to our arena and you will be amazed. The little ones race and roll around like little polar bears and the big boys have some great talents for skating, stick handling and shooting that you will think that you must be at the Air Canada Centre! This Saturday, Feb. 8, from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m., the Sunderland

Maple Syrup Festival committee invites you a Valentines Dance at the Sunderland Arena. The theme this year is ‘Get Your Groove On’ with music by our very own Cashe on the Barrelhead. Tickets are $10, and are available at the CoOp, or by calling 705-357 -3852, 705-357-2615 or 705-357-2106. The third annual Ladies Banquet and Evening is coming right up on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m., at St. Andrew`s United Church Hall in Sunderland. Tickets are $25 and they go very quickly. The theme this year is ‘Rock and Roll Is Here’ and there will be prizes for the best costumes. The men of the church set up, cook, serve and clean up and there are only 80 tickets available. A nice thought for all of us amidst the snow: “Snowf lakes are kisses from heaven.” - Author Unknown.

longs to God”, at 7 p.m. All are welcome. The final one will be shown on Thursday, Feb. 13. On Sunday, Feb. 9, Sandford will hold their annual general meeting, at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be served prior to that so bring sandwiches and squared for sharing. The same applies to Zephyr the following week. The new Sandford Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb.11 and the new Zephyr council on Thursday, Feb.20. Sorry to hear that Mount Albert Fire Hall burned to the ground Sunday morning. What a blow to the community since probably equipment was lost as well. It will mean an extra load

for neighbouring fire control units. Luckily with this extreme cold there have not been any fires in the area of which I know. Reading the Scott Central newsletter it is sad to note that there is the need for such a secure locking situation in our schools now. Ron Cross us again teaching drumming; classes began in January and continue to the end of February. Each student is provided with an African Djembe drum! The school is holding an Olympic Day on Friday, Feb. 7. Don’t forget the Pancake supper, 5 to 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 4 at the Sandford Hall.

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till Congratulations to grandparents John and Marg Bruce with the arrival of grandson Hank Robert Leith son Of Colleen and Jamie Leith. Best Wishes to Mom and Dad too. On Saturday, Feb. 15 at Greenbank Hall, music by Royal Crowns and the Millwinders. Tickets are $20, please call 905-985-3723. On Saturday, Feb. 22, the Greenbank Lions are hosting a Family Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Greenbank Hall. Call John to reserve your spot at 905-449-8608. School News After more than two weeks of indoor recess, the students are thrilled to be back outside! The whole school showed great spirit by participating in cowboy/

girl and farmer day last Thursday (Jan. 30). The Pizza fundraiser is well underway. Proceeds from this will help have the ‘Scientist in the classroom” program come for each grade- a great fundraiser with a great reward for all! The school still needs lunch time supervisors- a paid position. For more info, contact the school at 905-985-2567. Great work by this week’s Sunshine winners Keaton P., Will C. and Brittney C. Church News Sunday, Feb. 15, Greenbank Men’s Breakfast at 9 a.m. at the church. Come and socialize guys. Thanks to the Evening U.C.W. ladies for starting February off with coffee and muffins prior to the

service on Sunday Feb. 2 morning, then serving a delicious Lasagna Supper at the church at night which was well attended. Sunday greeters were Tom and Valerie Hunter. Happy Birthday was sung to Ruby Dusty and Pat Raines. Guest organist Stu Bedudain played a lovely piano prelude and rousing organ postlude, along with the hymns and choir accompaniment as the choir sang “My Song Of Praise”. Rev. Paul’s message was based on “Prayer, Why Pray?” “It is the World’s Best wireless Connection!” Bible Jeopardy answers were given by Hunter Doble and Janelle Phoenix. Enjoy this winter and keep your snow shovels handy as ‘Wiarton Willy’ expects six More weeks of winter!

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SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, February 9 10 a.m. Morning Service

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Peter Lackmanec MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m. SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

GIVING BACK: Hank Sherwood (left) of the Knights of Columbus, recently presented Chris Cook of Operation Scugog with a cheque for $1,500 to aid the local food bank. The money was raised by the Knights of Columbus through a variety of holiday season fundraisers. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

PRGC wakes up after a cold winter SHIRLEY LOVE Special to The Standard

SCUGOG: There are a few more harbingers of Spring aside from the Robin, I have seen the Red Wing Blackbird at my Feeders in March. Glory of the Snow (chionodoxa) and Snowdrops (galanthus) will poke their heads through the snow. A pleasant sight after a cold snowy winter. But the biggest harbinger of them all is the opening meeting of the Pine Ridge Garden Club in March after a two month hiatus. Your Board of Directors has been busy these two months planning and organizing the monthly meetings which are listed below. March 4 - Pot-luck supper, Irwin Smith on Orchards and Winery. April 1 – Jon Todd, Get the Buzz on Bees May 6 - Spring Flower Show, Gary Westlake, Garden Art for Cheapskates

PINE RIDGE GARDEN CLUB

NEWS June 3 – Nicola Warnock, Why Alpine Troughs are a Good Thing July 8 - Flower, Rose & Vegetable Show, Anita Vincente-Pereira mixed borders Aug. 5 - Hazel Cook from Blossom Hill Nursery, Grow Delphiniums with Success Sept. 2 - Fall Flower & Vegetable Show, Bryan Mailey, Growing Garlic Oct. 7 - Dessert Night, Charlie Dobbin, How to Garden in a Changing World. Nov. 4 - Karen Meyer, From the Ground Up, Seasonal Arrangements Dec. 2 - Annual Gen-

eral Meeting, Christmas pot-luck, Craft Sale, Entertainment by the S. A. Cawker School Choir, Awards Night and Election of Officers. Please cut out the above for a handy reference. All are most welcome to attend a meeting as a guest with the option of joining. Our usual March trek to Canada Blooms is on Wednesday, March 19, a good way to chase away those winter blahs. $45 pays for the bus, Canada Blooms and The Home Show. Seats are going fast, so if you wish to go please call Shirley soon. Membership for ten great meetings and a good social time is $15 single and $20 for a family. We meet at the Nestleton Hall, Hwy. 7A in Nestleton at 7 p.m., pot-lucks begin at 6:30pm. For more information, please call Shirley at 905-986-5330 or shirlove100@gmail.com.

319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, February 9 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

70 Toronto St. North Uxbridge Father John Duffy Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 9 and 11 a.m. Confessions Saturday 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For Mass through the week call office 905-852-6944

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, February 9, 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome. (905) 982-2064 or newsongadmin@powergate.ca

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

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

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

Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. A contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment.

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

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

(Anglican Church of Canada)

Rev. John Anderson

266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com

Sunday, February 9 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m. COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,

Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net Tuesday Youth Meeting and “HEARTBEAT” after school program Friday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Revival Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES

Sunday, February 9 5th Sunday after Epiphany 10:00 am Morning Prayer Sunday School and Nursery available

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C Le Saux-Ball Call to worship was called by the Rev. Michele Hofman, and a warm and friendly welcome went out to those who attended the service, the message was: “Do Love Walk.” Thanks and appreciation goes out to Gloria and Marilyn, for providing the refreshments after the service. The Sweethearts Dinner is officially

sold out. Thank you to everyone for all of your support! Happy Birthdays goes out to: Alex Taylor Feb. 1, Jaxon Woodcock 2, Adreyan Taylor 5, Stan Janiga 6, Philip Williams on the 7 and happy birthday to any one I may have missed. I can be reached at 905-985-7662 by phone, or jc.lesaux@me.com by e-mail.

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HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m. Mid-week programs for youth and adults! 14480 Old Simcoe Rd. (Between 7A and Prince Albert) 905-985-9307 hopechurch@powergate.ca www.hopeforportperry.ca

A PLACE OF HOPE!

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, February 9 Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Service Feb. 9th- Valentine’s Day Sunday

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

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EDITORIAL It’s taxing While many in the community may be dismayed at the recent tax increases accompanying the municipal budgets in Uxbridge and Scugog, the simple fact is they are just part of long-simmering problems in North Durham that come with the stagnant growth in the area in recent years. Since 2007, development charges brought in by the Township of Uxbridge have shrunk from approximately $2.6 million to a paltry $500,000 annually as the municipality found itself squeezed between limited sewage capacity and far-reaching provincial policies such as the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine Acts. As well, Uxbridge has seen its annual funding from the province through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund slashed by more than 10 per cent in each of the past two years. Unfortunately, there are limited options for municipalities to recoup these lost funds other than to raise taxes. The other options, such as cuts to programs or the further delay of critical infrastructure projects would likely also cause an undue burden on local taxpayers. As well, municipalities are now faced with more and more repairs to infrastructure that have gone far too long without being addressed. This has created an unfortunate double-whammy in that municipalities need more money just to keep what they have intact, and are lacking any means of raising additional money through anything outside of raising taxes. What we are left with is a province that seems completely uninterested in giving out any money or taking away any of the hurdles it has put up to allow municipalities in North Durham to get money by any other means than reaching into the pockets of local taxpayers. The only time the provincial government seems to want to spend any money is when it may buy them a seat at Queen’s Park as we saw with the gas plant cancellation and ensuing scandal, or a new, and heavilysubsidized subway in Toronto - the most subsidized city in the province - and we in North Durham deserve much better.

YOUR OPINION MATTERS Send us an e-mail to standarddarryl@powergate.ca or a letter to: The Standard, 94A Water St., Port Perry ON L9L 1J2

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More tax troubles To the Editor, Kudos to Mr Wielinga for his letter in last week’s Standard (Taxing times in Scugog) on the property tax increase in Scugog. We too are in the category of seeing our taxes increase 130 per cent since moving to Port Perry in 1995, as are many other residents. Do not forget that along with

a five or six per cent increase, we also will have our Durham taxes to take into consideration. In order to cover these taxes, we as seniors have to tighten our belts considerably to cover these increases, even with private pensions, no way have we had that kind of increase to our income, nor has the young men and women who are in the work force.

So, perhaps it is time for council to take a good hard look at cuts however unpopular they may be, I notice Mr. Corrigan spoke up as to taking another look. We have tightened our belts, time for council to do the same, but the limit is just around the corner. Sally Cowan Port Perry

To the Editor, There are ‘Wish List’ campaigns from time-to-time and then there is basic maintenance and repair. The hospital was built in 1963, so maintenance and repair by now are significant. Visit the patient’s lounge when there is a wind from the West/South West and you will get the picture. The large window complex leaks badly. True, fresh air gets into the hospital, but if this window is representative of all the other large windows in the hospital, the impact on heating must be great.

‘Your Hospital, Your Future’ aims to raise $2.5 million for renovations and such upgrades. Hospitals are the centre of larger communities and provide services in times of our needs. A good hospital equals a strong community. Help to keep ours healthy, you never know when you might need it. Gerry Blackburn Port Perry

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Take the Polar Plunge this Saturday SCUGOG: The holiday season is done, the lake has frozen over and it’s time to think of the Polar Plunge. The Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health is making its final plans for the seventh annual Polar Plunge, on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. in Palmer Park. The plunge is part of Port Perry’s Feb Fest day of events and will be a great way to enjoy the afternoon. Come and join the festivities down at the lake at 2 p.m. Watch the firefighters demonstrate ice rescues on the frozen lake and hear Bill McKee, the Town Crier, give one of his world recognized cries to get it started. Next comes the really fun part. Watch and cheer the plungers as they make a dash and a splash into the icy lake dressed in crazy costumes. They will then take a warm-up dip in the hot tub that will be waiting on site

for them as they make the snow covered run back from the water. Spectators can sip hot chocolate and coffee available close by, have a bag of freshly made hot popcorn, and kids can try their luck at the newly built fish pond. Or maybe a friendly polar bear will wander by for pictures. How do you plunge? All it takes to join the fun is a minimum of $200 in pledges ($100 each if you are part of a team of four or more) and something to wear. A bikini is fabulous, a coat is suitable, a feather boa is daring or an Elvis costume is amazing. You are almost ready! Next step: You must contact either Mary Jane (905-985-6002) or Yvonne (905-626-2797) to register and receive the info and guidelines you will need and your official pledge sheet. Please register ahead of the day of the plunge so that the committee is

prepared for you and can have your thank-you prize on hand. Come to the post plunge party in the Latcham Centre to warm up with homemade goodies as we toast and thank our plungers. Awards and prizes will be given out. Refreshments are, of course, complimentary to all plungers. Get ready to join the fun on Saturday Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. in Palmer Park. And don’t forget to sponsor a plunger. All money will go towards equipment and improvements at the Port Perry Hospital. To register: Call - Mary Jane at (905-985-6002) or Yvonne at (905-626-2797) E-mail - auxiliary.polarplunge@ gmail.com To contribute on line go to www. canadahelps.org

Operation Scugog and 25 families say thanks To the Editor, The generosity of our community and beyond showed its true colours again this past year in support of the Operation Scugog Food and Toy Drive. Approximately 25 families were able to have a very Merry Christmas. Drop off locations for food and toys were supported by: Anchor Self Storage, BMO, Canadian Tire, Foodland, Gus Brown, McDonald’s, Micklegate Reality, Royal Bank,

Scugog Visitor and Business Centre, Shopper’s Drug Mart, Scotia Bank, The Standard, Vos’ Independent, and Walmart. A big thank you to Heather Chapman of My Graphic Designer for our new logo, to Gus Brown for the use of the toy van, Designs by Deb for detailing the van, Mark Lee for being our friendly toy van diver, Flieler’s Ultramar for filling up the van, Anchor Self Storage for storing the toys and gifts until the big day, the 41st Port Perry

Cadets for helping out on our very cold toy blitz days, Port Perry United Church for providing lunch, and to the Victory Christian Centre for the use of their facilities. Thank you also goes to Port Perry Print, Focus on Scugog, The Standard and Port Perry This Week for their ongoing support. Operation Scugog is fortunate to have so many wonderful volunteers that help out throughout the year as well as at Christmas time. Everyone deserves a

nice Christmas. Without the support of business and private donations, along with our adopters and everyone who participated in a food and/or toy drive, this would not be possible. Once again, Operation Scugog and its community partners in the Food and Toy drive would like to thank everyone who volunteered their time or donated to the 2013 campaign. Operation Scugog

The hitchhiker’s guide to punk This week I would like to showcase something my readers may or may not be familiar with. This passion of mine has been referred to as ‘music which physically assaults anyone dumb enough to listen.’ I’m referring to the aggressive riffs and highly motivated lyrics of punk music, the anthem of the underdog. Many will define punk music (I’ll avoid the term punk-rock for personal reasons) by a simple yet powerful four-cord progression, blazing fast tempo, and driving, often political, lyrics. While this definition is pretty accurate, I like to think of it as simply “something different,” written by, as Editor, Darryl Knight would put it, ‘a small but dedicated band of weirdos.’ Even greats like The Kinks, David Bowie, and The Who can be considered the first wobbly steps of punk. Sort of like the hippie music of the 1960’s, but with a more militant attitude. Think ‘outright defiance,’ instead of ‘peace and love.’ Many books on the subject would place the birth date of punk music somewhere in the early 1970’s, but in many ways it was born long before, when unrestrained acts such as The Doors, The Stooges, and even Johnny Cash became popular. The ‘Bad Boy’ image and ludicrous actions of these protopunk gods would set the stage for the likes of the Sex Pistols. The Sex Pistols were not the first punk band by far, but they solidified the definition for the world at large. Starting in 1975, their live fast-die young career of only two-and-ahalf years set the foundation for the future. Perhaps the greatest testament to the Sex Pistol’s imagebased sound was the fact that they hired on Sid Vicious shortly after forming. Sid had no idea how to carry a tune and had never held a bass guitar in his life, but in punk, musicianship doesn’t equal musician. Sid had the look (blood-stained Pink Floyd shirts), and he could incite a musical riot in the mosh-pit better than anyone. When you’re manager is a fashion designer, the music is secondary and the fans come first.

In an era of disco and soft rock, these British nut jobs and their counter-parts exploded onto the scene in a blazing contrast to the tame melodies of the radio. After ‘Anarchy in the U.K.’ captured the anger of every discontent heart across the world and left dozens of new and experimental bands in its wake, (see: Bad Brains, Black Flag and Crass) it was time for punk to change shape and expand into the 1980’s. I consider this second-wave of punk music a sort of golden age. While the 1970’s can be summed up as shocking, loud, and wild; the 1980’s was a time when bands such as The Clash, Devo and Operation Ivy began to borrow elements from reggae, world music, jazz and even spoken word in a sort of do-it-yourself musical ethic. This was a time when bands had free license to do anything and everything. I’d like to take a moment to point out those super-nerdy yet awesome flower-pot hats that Devo wore. The Clash’s 1982 album Combat Rock deserves special mention, as it’s spinning on my turntable as we speak. Aside from the timeless radio songs ‘Rock the Casbah’ and ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go,’ this album holds some of punk music’s crown jewels. Specifically - the often sampled ‘Straight to Hell,’ the quirky, grooving arrangement of ‘Red Angel Dragnet,’ and Allen Ginsberg’s flatly spoken beat poetry being featured opposite of Joe Strummer’s funky vocals on Ghetto Defendant; this album really has a smorgasbord of sound and exemplifies punk without sounding anything like it. While the tail-end of the 1980’s lay dormant of musical landmarks, it gave room for grunge and alt-rock powerhouses like Rancid, Greenday and Nirvana to lay an important building block for the punks of the future. In the early 1990’s, the Sex Pistols were old news, there were few machines to rage against, and the struggle of the disillusioned turned inwards. The birth of grunge marked the death of punk being a fringe genre. When the suburban Generation X started playing in garage bands and writing lyrics about bullies, non-conformity, and why being a young person is difficult,

Staying in touch... JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

Opposition warns of Tax Grab at the pumps The proposed new 10 cent-per-litre gas tax is intended to fund Queen’s Park’s transit plan called “The Big Move.” It’s time for citizens to tell the McGuinty/Wynne government how they feel about this additional gasoline tax. Otherwise, the tax could find its way into the next Ontario budget and into our wallets. The proposal is to help fund transit, chiefly in Toronto, by taxing gasoline across Ontario. This is unfair to rural and to Northern Ontario. In my view, Ontarians are already paying more than enough at the pumps. We need to remember there’s already a hidden provincial fuel tax of 14.7 cents built into the price of each litre of gas. Then, there’s the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) this provincial government added to the price of gasoline July 1, 2010. That’s over 15 cents per litre already. It’s unfair for the McGuinty/Wynne government to go to Ontario drivers once again for another ten cents per litre. The tax is even more unfair for Ontarians living beyond Toronto and the GTA, where they would not even benefit from the “Big Move” transit plan. Moreover, it’s unfair for a northern Ontario driver, who may never use a GTA bus or subway, to pay a gas tax in support of transit in Toronto. The tax hits rural and northern Ontarians hardest because they generally need to drive longer distances and have no public transit at all. Raising gasoline prices through a 10-cent/litre tax will also have wider implications because the tax will increase costs to businesses and these costs will be passed on to the consumer. Increasing the costs of fuel means higher prices for shipping merchandise by truck. And that means higher prices in retail stores. For municipalities with large vehicle fleets, the added cost of fuel means higher property taxes and/or reductions in municipal services. The fact is that the tax increases will work its way throughout the economy and increase costs beyond the 10 cents we might pay at the pumps.

Up All Knight Shoot First, Ask Later DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard @darrylknight

everyone seemed to jump on the band wagon – Blink 182s and Sum 41s started to pop up across the board. College radio stations picked up on Nirvana and punk traded brightly coloured mohawks and leather for drab flannel shirts, greasy hair, and Converse sneakers. The short-lived Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana era of social commentary punk and grunge died with Kurt Cobain, and it was around this time that MTV jumped on board (remember when they used to play music?) and started spamming the airwaves with alt-rock. This commercialized post-grunge imitation of older bands built a launch pad for the rocket ship of modern punk to blast off, let’s call this pop-punk. In the early 2000’s and up until now, punk has become a whole-new animal. Bands such as Gogol Bordello, Mischief Brew, and Against Me brought back the power of the old gods, with synthesizers and folk music being finally allowed to join the party. Alas, something new! The lyrics and arrangements of modern punk bands still reflect the influence of grunge, but they’re getting further off-the-wall every year. For example, Bomb The Music Industry’s frontman, Jeff Rosenstock, writes about the dangers of selling out, his plans for when the sun blows up, and why single-player video games are almost fun, while Gogol Bordello brings an uplifting sound like a Romanian gypsy folk band was wrongfully booked at a New York City thrash metal show – interesting as always. One last thing before you go - punk’s not dead, it’s just growing up.

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Council chews on Goodwood sub shop traffic concerns DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

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UXBRIDGE: A newly-opened restaurant in Goodwood sparked concerns from councillors over traffic in the hamlet at a recent public meeting. Council held a public meeting on the evening of Monday, Jan. 26 dealing with a pair of proposals from the Esso station in the hamlet, the addition of a large propane tank on the property as well as the need to add a seating area to the recently-opened Subway restaurant. While there were no objections for either proposal put forth by the Region or the fire department, some council-

lors voiced concerns over potential traffic issues along Hwy. 47, mainly due to large trucks parked on the side of the roadway. “I get tired of driving down Toronto St. and seeing trucks on the side of the road, and this is an even narrower street. Is this going to be an issue? Is this already an issue?” questioned Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy. “It’s a concern I have in the hamlet of Goodwood, because it’s only a twolane road.” Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast, a longtime Goodwood resident, added that the issue is indeed

already a concern for residents in the area. “I do have a concern. Trucks are pulling up with two wheels on the curb and leaving their truck running while they run in, and covering up where the GO bus would normally stop,” said Councillor Northeast. However, Councillor Northeast did laud the addition a franchise of the popular sandwich shop to the hamlet. “I think it’s wonderful that the owner wanted to expand in Goodwood, we haven’t gotten much expansion there. But, I have concerns over the parking.”

BIA has steam for historic train DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

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UXBRIDGE: The historic train station will soon have a new tenant after a recent decision by council to allow the BIA to rent a portion of the space. Councillors made the move at their meeting on the morning of Monday, Feb. 3, after receiving a report on the matter from township CAO Ingrid Svelnis. According to Ms. Svelnis’ report, the BIA and York-Durham Heritage Railway will share the space at the train station, which both groups see as a potential benefit to the community. “Both groups believe that this is a tremendous opportunity to promote both the Train Station and the Heritage Railway. As well, the increased hours that the station is operational will also be

beneficial from a tourism perspective allowing many aspects of the town to be promoted during this time,” Ms. Svelnis said in her report to councillors. The move led some members of council to once again discuss the possibility of moving the township’s tourism centre from its present location at the Uxbridge Historical Centre, at the corner of Brock St. and Conc. 6 to a more centralized location, such as the Train Station. “Maybe with the BIA being there, a little will rub off and the tourism centre will go in there where it belongs, in the centre of town,” commented Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger. A staff report on the feasibility of a downtown tourism centre was later requested in a motion from council.

Winterfest coming Sunday SCUGOG: A popular February event returns to Scugog next month. Cartwright Sports and Recreation presents the 2014 Winterfest event on Sunday, Feb. 9, running from 1 to 5 p.m. at Cartwright Fields/ Nestleton Hall, located at 3967 Hwy. 7A in Nestleton.

The family event features a number of activities for all ages, including hockey and skating, a snowman building contest, 50/50 raffle, scavenger hunt, obstacle course, bake sale, kids crafts, horse-drawn sleigh rides and more. Visitors can also enjoy a barbecue, refreshments

and a bake table. This year, admission to the event is free. Anyone interested in volunteering their time to help with the event can contact Melanie Wright at 905-986-4201 or wrightsfeeds@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.cartwrightfields.ca.

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Local funeral director carries a positive look on his undertaking BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Myles O’Riordan dresses well but comfortably, sporting an argyle sweater over a shirt and tie with dark dress pants, being spruced up and groomed is a large part of his job. He spends his free time playing in the Scugog Men’s Hockey League or taking his wife Susan and son Rory skiing. Myles even keeps his hockey stick and a bag full of gear at work, so that he can quickly duck out and shoot some pucks on a Wednesday afternoon. While he is usually on the go, he occasionally likes to relax by reading spy novels, and says he would like to come back in his next life as a man of international espionage. When I arrive to meet Myles for an interview, I am struck by his friendly tone and positive demeanor. He likes to talk with his hands, and explains that he just has to finish up bleeding the pressure from his building’s radiators and shoveling the blanket of snow off of the Perry St. sidewalk. “Many people say that my job must be depressing, and some days it can be incredibly difficult and tug at your heart strings,” says Myles, folding his hands together on his desk. “However, as hard as it is, I try to find the positive silver lining, I’m definitely an optimist. I would tell you I’m perfect, but my wife would say otherwise!” This active, personable and all together full of energy man has another

Myles O’Riordan, owner and director of Wagg Funeral Home in downtown Port Perry, stands in the funeral chapel with his favourite hockey stick. Myles keeps his bag of hockey equipment in the garage of his workplace, so that he can skip out for an afternoon game of shinny with his friends. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

side, very different than you would think if you ran into him at the grocery store. Myles is also the quiet and respectful man who will pick you up after you’ve passed away, carry out the embalming process, and place you in a nice suit for your family to say their final farewell. Many would picture a funeral director as ghoulish, morbid, or unsmiling, but Myles flies in the face of that definition. He seems to exude positive energy and could drum a smile and a conversation out of a stone. He says that being a funeral director “mostly has to do with being equal parts people person, councillor, and

optimist.” Myles has been a funeral director for over 32 years, and has spent the last 23 as the owner of one of Port Perry’s oldest local businesses, Wagg Funeral Home in downtown Port Perry. Before settling at the Corner of Queen and Perry, he completed his education at Humber College in 1981, before working at a funeral home in Richmond Hill for seven years, as well as a two-year stop in Weston, Ontario. “I grew up in Aurora back when it was a small town, so naturally I wanted to make Port Perry my home just the same,” says Myles, smiling at his memories. “I wasn’t born

in Port Perry, but me and my son play hockey here, we go boating on Lake Scugog, and I’m a member of the Rotary Club.” Even though death is his business, Myles has experienced many losses in his own life. Myles’ father passed away from an unexpected heart attack, when Myles was only 15 years old. “He died so suddenly at the age of 49, and I’m 53. It really makes me realize that every day is important,” says Myles. “I try to make the most out of every day I live because we all have to go sometime, so why not be the best you can be in the time you have?”

Myles then explains to me that the last thing he wanted was to hold a funeral for his own father, but that in retrospect he was shocked by the enormous number of family and friends that turned out to show their respects and support his family in their time of grieving. The memory which made the biggest impression on this young boy was the fact that his friends, who no doubt would’ve rather avoided funerals at all cost, came out to be a crutch for their friend. “I can tell you that my father had a great funeral. I mean, was I happy? Not a chance,” explains Myles. “But he died, so we needed

to do something to honour and remember him as the great man he was. He couldn’t tell us what he wanted his service to look like, but the important part is that it helped us to find closure and peace.” Perhaps this early trauma is what drove Myles to pursue the undertaking of being a funeral director. He says that he chose his career so that he could help other families find the brighter side of a dark time. “Being a funeral director is similar to being a doctor or a dentist, except that I help people with the difficulty of passing on instead of their healthcare or gingivitis,” says Myles. “Even though the deceased are the reason for the funeral, the focus is entirely on their survivors. It’s my job to guide you through the process of loss, with compassion and real care.” Myles tells me that while he would love to chat all day and continue getting to know me, he has to run; his son Rory has a hockey practice to get to and there’s lots of work to be done at Wagg. He’s hoping to sit down to dinner with his wife sometime around 8 p.m. “I always remember that two things are inevitable, death and taxes, so why not have some fun and do all you can do while you’re here?” says Myles, smiling and waving his hands happily. “I’m always keeping busy, because I know that someday there might not be a ‘later’, and I’m okay with that.”

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With the 2013-14 COJHL regular season winding to a close, the Little Britain Merchants made their last appearance of the season in North Durham on Friday, Jan. 31 as they tangled with the Bruins in Uxbridge. Throughout the contest, both teams received great contributions from their powerplay units, as every goal scored in regulation came on the powerplay in a 5-4 overtime win for Little Britain. Just over five minutes into the action, Carter Vahey gave the Bruins an early lead when he converted a great cross-ice pass from Connor Beck into a booming onetimer that beat Merchants goalie Garrett Haden high. Jarett Smith also assisted on the play. It was deja vu just over a minute later as Vahey fired another one-timer past Haden to give Uxbridge a 2-0 lead, with assists on the play credited to Smith and Matt Allen. However, the Merchants would recover in the latter stages of the first, as Alex Moore and Aiden Renouf both netted powerplay goals for Little Britain to tie the game 2-2 after 20 minutes of play. Little Britain would take the lead just over five minutes into the middle frame behind a powerplay marker from Jesse Beers. But, the Bruins would reply to knot the game just over two minutes later when Smith powered his way into offensive zone before unleashing a hard shot that found the back of the net. With just under four minutes to play in the second, Little Britain regained the lead on a controversial goal by Kurtis Moore, when the play clock didn’t restart following a face-off, allowing the Merchants to enjoy extra time with the man-advantage. With just over 10 minutes to play in the third, Smith’s second of the night tied the game when the winger fought his way to the front of the net to shovel the puck past Haden. Marco Mastrangelo and Miller assisted on the powerplay goal. Alex Moore had a great chance to regain the lead for Little Britain with just under two minutes to play, but Bruins netminder Max Tjin made a spectacular save to force the match into overtime Tjin was kept busy in the extra frame, as he made two extraordinary saves on Merchant breakaways early in the action. However, with just under a minute remaining,

Bruins forward Jarett Smith tangles with Little Britain goalie Garrett Haden during the Merchants’ 5-4 overtime win in Uxbridge on Friday, Jan. 30. Smith tallied two goals and two assists against the Merchants and will be looking for much of the same on Friday, Feb. 7, when the Lakefield Chiefs visit Uxbridge for a 7:45 p.m. match-up with the Bruins. DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard lady luck turned on the Bruins as a turnover at the blue line landed on the stick of Kurtis Moore, and the Merchants’ leading scorer blasted home a shot just inside the blue line to lift the Merchants to a 5-4 victory. Following the game, Bruins Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson remarked that the team must do a better job of staying disciplined going forward. “It was one of those games,” Hodgkinson told The Standard. “I thought the third period was a reflection of how we should’ve played for 60 minutes. But, we let Little Britain get into our heads, and let some other things distract us when they didn’t go our way, and we have to do a better job of persevering through things like that.” A bright spot for the boys in black and gold was the strong play of forward Jarett Smith, who tallied two goals and two assists in just his third game back after suffering a lower-body injury in late-November.

“Jarett coming back has given the team a real boost,” said Hodgkinson. “It’s also had a big effect on Matt Allen’s play, and it’s good to have that combo back together, and it’s starting to translate into goals for us.” Loose Pucks: - With three games left in their regular season schedule, the Bruins are holding onto third place in the COJHL standings with 43 points. As of press time, the team is four points behind second-place Clarington, and five points in front of the Port Perry MoJacks, who clinched the fourth and final COJHL playoff spot over the weekend. - The Bruins host their final home game of the 201314 COJHL regular season this Friday (Feb. 7) night, as the league-leading Lakefield Chiefs visit Uxrena for a 7:45 p.m. match-up. On Saturday, Feb. 8, the Bruins trek to Keswick for a 7:30 p.m. tilt against the Georgina Ice.

The ‘Honey Badger’ is named January’s Player of the Month DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Outstanding play throughout the month of January has earned Uxbridge Bruins forward Tim ‘Honey Badger’ Bierema the honour of being named Player of the Month in the COJHL. The 18-year-old Uxbridge native was dominant throughout the month, scoring 13 points in eight games played, including a hat trick at Scugog Arena against

the rival Port Perry MoJacks in a ‘Battle of North Durham’ on Sunday, Jan. 26, that saw the Bruins skate to a 7-4 win. A graduate of the Uxbridge SS Tigers Varsity hockey program, the Uxbridge native recently took part in the ‘Hope Through Hockey’ initiative over the holiday season, that led current and former Tigers players to volunteer at hockey clinics in Wegamow, a remote community

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MoJacks clinch final COJHL playoff spot DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

A pair of dominant weekend wins clinched a playoff spot for the Port Perry MoJacks. The MoJacks rolled over Georgina by a score of 11-1 on Friday, Jan. 31 in Keswick, before soaring over the Clarington Eagles by a score of 6-1 in a matinee contest at Scugog Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2. Kyle Powell led the way for Port Perry with four goals and an assist as they crushed the Ice. Ryan Nichols, Lucas Berkers, Joe Lamanna, Graham Lamers, Conner Shingler, Konrad Piorkowski and Jeff St. Pierre all lit the lamp for the MoJacks in the win, with defenceman Colton Hawco chipping in four assists. On Sunday, Feb. 2, needing a win to officially clinch their spot in the COJHL playoffs, the MoJacks turned in another sensational performance as they trounced the Clarington Eagles by a score of 6-1. Brodie Myers wasted little time getting the MoJacks on the scoreboard, scoring just 22 seconds into the action, assisted by Piorkowski. Just over six minutes later, Berkers doubled Port Perry’s lead with his sixth goal of the season. Myers’ second of the night gave the MoJacks a 3-0 lead with just over five minutes to play in the first period. Lee Taylor and Powell assisted on the powerplay goal. Shingler nearly added the MoJacks’ lead late in the first, but was stopped by Eagles goalie CJ Sharp on

a pair of excellent scoring chances. Almost eight minutes into the second period, Myers finished off his hat trick when he picked up the puck in the slot, and barreled in on goal untouched, netting a backhand shot to boost the MoJacks’ lead to 4-0. Piorkowski and St. Pierre drew assists on the play. Piorkowski rounded out the scoring in the second period with just 45 seconds left, as he scored his ninth of the campaign, assisted by St. Pierre and Myers. With just over eight minutes played in the third period, the Eagles finally broke up Drew Siydock’s shutout bid between the pipes for the MoJacks. But, a powerplay goal from Taylor, assisted by St. Pierre and Powell just over four minutes later sealed a 6-1 win for Port Perry. The dominant play of Powell and Myers over the weekend pleased MoJacks Head Coach Jon Campbell, who noted that both players have picked up the intensity in their game in recent weeks. “The guys who are supposed to be our best guys are giving us great contributions, which is huge for us at this point in the season, and it’s good to see them forcing the issue and being more aggressive with the puck.” The win against Clarington officially clinched a playoff spot for the MoJacks, and Campbell is hopeful that an extended break after the team’s game on Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Lakefield (after The Standard’s press deadline) will give his squad a

chance to enter the playoffs with a clean bill of health. “The time off after Tuesday should give us a chance to get some guys healed up for the end of the season, and hopefully we can go into the playoffs with our full team intact for the first time in a long time,” Campbell told The Standard. Loose Pucks: - The MoJacks are off this weekend, resuming play on Friday, Feb. 14 with a 6:50 p.m. showdown with the Eagles in Clarington. The 2013-14 COJHL regular season comes to a close for the MoJacks on Saturday, Feb. 15 as they host the Georgina Ice in a rare Saturday night game at Scugog Arena, with the action getting underway at 7:20 p.m.

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The busy Ontario competitive curling calendar continues, but this time it was the mixed teams who took to the ice. The Tam Heather Curling club in Scarborough played host to twelve senior mixed teams competing in zone play. When all was said and done, it was the two local team entries that booked their spots at Regionals. Uxbridge Curling Club’s Marg McKnight skipped her team of Roger McKnight, Sara Campbell, and Tim Lofgren to victories over Brian Gemmell and Greg Nelson, both from Unionville, and then beat Doug Miller from Tam Heather in the semi-final on Sunday morning to claim her spot in the A-Final. Port Perry’s entry of Ken Jeffrey, Kelly Evans, Rob Thompson, and Deb Thompson weren’t to be outdone. The team received a first round bye, but beat Oshawa’s Janice O’Neil and then Unionville’s John Bell, with Port Perry’s John Butler playing second, to claim their spot in the A-Final. Given the zone had a total of twelve entries, compared to only three in neighbouring zone five, zone six was granted one additional regional spot instead of the typical two. Therefore, the highly anticipated A-Final match between McKnight and Jeffrey was settled by a coin flip as both teams had already earned their spot at Senior Mixed Regionals next month at the Bayview Curling Club. McKnight won the flip and

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will be the A-Seed while Jeffrey took the B-Seed. Tam’s Miller took the third regional spot with a win over Bell in the B-final. Congratulations to both teams on a well played weekend. Little Rockers take over Port Perry The annual Tim Hortons Little Rock Bonspiel was held at the Port Perry Curling Club on Saturday with a full slate of eight teams, or thirty-two curlers aged seven to twelve. The team skipped by Mackenzie Cryderman from the Oshawa Curling Club was the overall winner with 32 points. Team Cryderman needed a tie-breaking draw to the button to win their second game. Port Perry’s Nicholas Willmer, Pascal Vroom, Merrill Mitchell and Joshua Beckett wound up in second place with 29 1/2 points. Team Cowan from Annandale came in third. Off-ice activities included a putting contest, an Olympic Trivia Quiz, and a Curling Bean Bag toss. Many thanks to organizers Mary Holt, Lynda and Clive Powell, Louise Haugen with help from the Kerry family, Rob and Audrey Mitchell and Heather Ralston for making the day a huge success. Mens Cowspiel at Uxbridge The Uxbridge Curling Club played host to the club’s annual Mens Cowspiel Bonspiel this past weekend. Ten teams from neighbouring clubs attended the event with each playing three, eight-end games. Team McFarlane from Tam Heather was the high, three game winner while Team Ball from Leaside finished in sec-

ond place. Teams enjoyed a chili lunch and a dinner of roast beef with all the trimmings. Thanks to Randy Grant from Randy’ Paints for sponsoring and to Stewart Bond and Dana Dickson for being the drawmasters. Gus Brown Conquers Jude’s Much like this past weekend’s Super Bowl, the highly anticipated Super League battle between Don Beaton’s Gus Brown squad versus brother Willie Beaton’s Jude’s Sports Bar & Grill team didn’t quite live up to all the hype. The was expected to be a close one, with both teams tied for top spot with identical records, but it was Gus Brown who would steal a total of five points in the game to win 7-2 in this onesided match and get bragging rights until the next time they meet on the ice. Curling with Don Beaton this season are Ken Jeffrey, John Butler, and Ken Slute. Lindsay KIA, skipped by Sue McKnight, were in a tough battle against Kennedy Renovations. Up 5-2 after six ends, Kennedy would take two in the seventh to narrow the gap, but would lose yet another on last rock as McKnight removed the Kennedy counter which could have forced extras as KIA wins 5-4. In other action, Terry Golphin filled in for the vacationing Glenn Evans to engineer a last rock 4-3 win over Ralph Fairman’s Pineridge Impress. Carol Jackson’s Lake Scugog Lumber team made me look silly as they controlled play all game in their 7-1 win over my Scugog Pest Control team.

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There was a full slate of hockey action in Blackstock this past weekend after last week’s practices and team photos. In the Tyke division Port Perry Dental beat Canadian Tire 5-3. Port Perry Dental’s goals came from Jacob MacLennan (3), Tanner Scott (2). Adam Davies, Jensen Heinen and Isabella O’Donoghue each scored a goal for Canadian Tire. In the other Tyke division game, Shagg’s beat W.O. Insurance 9-4. Shagg’s goals came from Scott Honey (3), Cooper Bird, Cameron Cuzzilla, Adam Goble, Jordan King, Matthew Seeney and Kailyn Seguin. W.O. Insurance’s goals were by Lucas Braband (2), Owen Grif-

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band. Owen Seguin scored both goals for Buck’s Construx unassisted. There was a tie 3-3 between Cochrane Tree Service and Low & Low in other Atom division action. Keegan James, Bethanie Holmes and Tye Crouter scored the goals for Cochrane Tree Service. Shannon Arney, Jesse Gaudet and Davis Winger each scored a goal for Low & Low. In the Peewee division, Denault Contracting took Practicar for the win 5-4. Denault’s goals were scored by Zachary Vanderboor (2), Patrick Wilson, Robbie Boadway, and Benjamin Sargent. Declan McDowell (2), Bradley VanUden, and Troy Larmer scored the goals for Practicar. In a high-scoring PeeWee affair, Red Ribbon Res-

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taurant tied with Denault Contracting 6-6. Red Ribbon Restaurant had goals from Robert Goss (2), Owen Silcock (2), Nathan McLennan, and Lane Horton. Denault Contracting’s goals came from Patrick Wilson (2), Zachary Vanderboor (2) and Cameron Barkey (2). In the Bantam/Midget division Luchka beat Omnific Design 2-1. Carter Lamb

Minor Atom Uxbridge vs. Cobourg Uxbridge leads 1-0 Gm. 1: Uxbridge 3 @ Cobourg 0 Gm. 2: Cobourg @ Uxbridge Gm. 3: Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. Uxbridge @ Cobourg *Gm. 4: Saturday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m. Cobourg @ Uxbridge *Gm. 5: Sunday, Feb. 9, 5 p.m. Uxbridge @ Cobourg Atom Port Perry vs. Napanee Port Perry leads 2-0 Gm. 1: Napanee 3 @ Port Perry 4 Gm. 2: Napanee 2 @ Port Perry 5 Gm. 3: Port Perry @ Napanee *Gm. 4: Friday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. Napanee @ Port Perry *Gm. 5: Sunday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. Port Perry @ Napanee

PeeWee Uxbridge vs. Napanee Uxbridge leads 3 pts-1 Gm. 1: Napanee 2 @ Uxbridge 2 Gm. 2: Uxbridge 4 @ Napanee 0 Gm. 3: Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:45 p.m. Napanee @ Uxbridge *Gm. 4: Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. Uxbridge @ Napanee *Gm. 5: Sunday, Feb. 9, 3:45 p.m. Napanee @ Uxbridge Minor Bantam Port Perry vs. Cobourg Port Perry leads 2-0 Gm. 1: Port Perry 6 @ Cobourg 3 Gm. 2: Cobourg 3 @ Port Perry 5 Gm. 3: Port Perry @ Cobourg *Gm. 4: Saturday, Feb. 8, 8:15 p.m. Cobourg @ Port Perry *Gm. 5: Sunday, Feb. 9, noon Port Perry @ Cobourg Bantam Port Perry vs. Kingston Port Perry leads 1-0 Gm. 1: Port Perry 4 @ Kingston 0 Gm. 2: Kingston @ Port Perry Gm. 3: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. Port Perry @ Kingston *Gm. 4: Saturday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. Kingston @ Port Perry *Gm. 5: Sunday, Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m. Port Perry @ Kingston Midget Port Perry vs. Lindsay Port Perry leads 2-1 Gm. 1: Port Perry 2 @ Lindsay 3 Gm. 2: Lindsay 1 @ Port Perry 4 Gm. 3: Port Perry @ Lindsay Gm. 4: Thursday, Feb. 6, 9:15 p.m. Lindsay @ Port Perry *Gm. 5: Saturday, Feb. 8, 8:30 p.m. Port Perry @ Lindsay

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ARIES (March 20-April 19): With Mercury moving retrograde in your behind the scenes sector, you will need additional rest. Finish up the project you are working on and do not start another one until the end of the month.

By Paul D. Vance ACROSS 1 5 11 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 23 24 26 27 29 32 33 35 37 38 41 43 44 45 47 49 53 54 56 57 61 63 64 66 67 68

Snail-mail org. Carton’s holdings Big mo. in retail Make a long cut in 7 UP, in old ads Former name of Tokyo Flighty “Vigor” go-with Filling with cheer Started on a course Go bad Stereotypical hobo fare Melange Refine ore Density symbols, in physics Penultimate word in fairy tales History class topic Cookie often eaten inside-out Wintertime in D.C. King Richard’s epithet Start to vent? Nice little alphabet run UFO pilots Ogden Nash’s priest Spotted Sunshine State city In a frenzied manner Wander widely ___-10 (NCAA conference) Rummy variety Brazenly obvious 2 Race with flags Decay-fighting org. 3 Hook, for one Some warm wear 4 Proofreader’s notation Little bit 5 Beyond well done Pollen-bearing part of a flower 6 Asian jackass relative Type of male bird that hatches 7 91, to Caesar eggs 8 Arial, e.g. 69 Dir. from Dallas to Philly 9 Peter Fonda title role 70 Most mean-spirited 10 Stow, as cargo 71 Suffixes with “cloth” and 11 Grew worse “cash” 12 Conveys knowledge to 13 Ease DOWN 18 Cafes 1 Ballpark figures

Horoscope Column

TAURUS (April 19-May 20): You will have a strong desire to express your thoughts and ideas. Evaluate your personal goals and discuss them with your friends. Communicate with groups with whom you share a common interest. GEMINI (May 20-June 21):Reach out to an old friend you have not been in touch with for a long time. You will enjoy re-establishing the friendship. Work could slow down to a crawl. Put off travel plans until March. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Consumed with managing your finances, you should look for important paperwork and put it in order. Sort through your files to get ready for tax time. An introspective cycle, you will be involved in deep conversations. 22 25 28 30 31 34 36 38 39 40 41 42 46 48

Amnesic John No one in particular Souvenir that’s strung “... boy ___ girl?” All dried out Tiny workers of the soil Armchair companion Citric refresher Cerise or magenta, e.g. Abbr. on a keypad key Mollify Fast month for Muslims Working name letters Titled peers

50 “Fort ___, The Bronx” (1981 Paul Newman drama) 51 Spindlier 52 Serves the function of 55 Wide-awake 58 Use a knife, say 59 Chicken of the Sea product 60 Word with “fine” or “visual” 62 Hatcher of TV 65 Word with “beginning” or “end”

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Single Leos could decide to give a lover from the past a second chance. Married Leos should make an effort to keep the lines of communication open. Enjoy a romantic dinner with your partner.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): If a work project slows down, it will pick up again at the end of the month. Do what you can to encourage team spirit. Do not burn the candle at both ends, take time to look after yourself nutritionally.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Not fond of confrontations, you may have to deal with power struggles at work. After Feb 12, schedule special time to spend with your loved ones. Pursue a winter activity the whole family enjoys. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): A work project at home could come to a screeching halt over the next three weeks. If you are planning to declutter or do home repairs, allow yourself extra time. By the end of the month, things will be on track again. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):Settle money matters, including loans and debts. Consult a financial adviser if needed. You will be busy, busy, busy, but not able to accomplish as much as you would like. Things return to normal in late Feb. CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Be careful while driving until February 12. Make sure you have proper directions and a charged cell phone. After this date, your focus will turn to finances. Do not make hasty decisions regarding money.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): With Neptune in your money sector, you have been learning to live with less money lately. On the positive side, Neptune supports finding a creative or spiritual way to earn a living. Catch up on e-mails. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your thinking is more intuitive, than logical and is influenced by your feelings. An excellent time to do research work or study alone, you could be privy to secret information. Take up Yoga or learn to meditate.

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BAKER, JANICE LOUISE Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at her residence at the age of 62. Beloved and devoted Mom to her dear son Glenn (Ali). Loving daughter of Jessie Callinghan. Cherished sister and friend to Lois (Harry) Whyte. Janice will also be missed by her brother David (Carol) as well as her nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach St., Port Perry (905985-7331) for a Celebration of Janice’s Life on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 2p.m. with visitation for 1 hour prior. In memory of Janice, please consider a donation to Sick Kids Foundation. For online condolences, please visit www.lowandlow.ca TINA LORRAINE STRYDE Peacefully, at her home in Blackstock, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, February 2, 2014, at age 46. Tina (nee Pretty), loving mother of Benjamin and Simon. Loved daughter of Nada and the late Nelson Pretty of Grand Falls, Newfoundland. Dear sister of Neva and her husband Shawn Grace of Alberta, and Dale Pretty and his wife Karen of British Columbia. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, and wide circle of friends. The family of Tina Stryde will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985 2171) on Monday, February 3rd from 7 - 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life was held at the Salvation Army Temple, 570 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, on Tuesday February 4th at 2 p.m. with Major Dana Reid and Reverend Brent Stiller officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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Peacefully, on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 59. Bob Kepka of Port Perry, loving father of Ashley Kepka and her husband Mike Vannan of Port Perry, and Alison and her husband James Rowland of Toronto. Dear brother of Larry Kepka and his wife Marianne Sikich of Whitby. Loved son of Bill and Josie Kepka of Markham. Loved partner of Kira Kuperman. The family of Bob Kepka will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905985 2171) on Friday, February 7th from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to Celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to GRA Canada (Greyhound Relocation and Adoption of Canada). Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

JEAN MATILDA CARNOCHAN Peacefully, on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, at age 86. Jean (nee Melton) of Port Perry, beloved wife of the late Wilmot Carnochan. Loving mother of Sheila and her husband Bill Easton of Ariss, Dorothy and her husband Wilbert Tindale, David Carnochan and his wife Marlene, Donna and Paul Brown, and Gordon Carnochan and Carol Roy all of Fenelon Falls. Loved grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Dear sister of Ruth Strong of Port Perry, Ellis Melton of Harriston and Frank Melton of Lindsay. The family of Jean Carnochan will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985 2171) on Monday, February 3rd from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A Service to Celebrate her life was held in the Chapel on Tuesday, February 4th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Don Wilmer officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the charity of your choice. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

There is a bridge of memories, from here to heaven above; It keeps you very close to us; it’s called the bridge of love. We all know the heartache, of what your parting cost, But God in all God’s glory, has gained what we have lost. You gave us many things in life, gifts both great and small, But most of all you gave us love, the greatest gift of all.

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The Scugog Council for the Arts is very pleased to be able to present the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra again this year; an exciting opportunity to experience a world-renowned Canadian orchestra in our community. Tafelmusik is hailed as “one of the world’s top baroque orchestras” by Gramophone Magazine . Performing with Tafelmusik this year will be the Vesuvius Ensemble

(Francesco Pellegrino, Marco Cera, and Lucas Harris, with special guest Ben Grossman) in a new program “Bella Napoli”, celebrating the musical richness of Naples and southern Italy. This award-winning orchestra is very generously performing an afternoon concert for local school children as part of their commitment to education. The evening concert takes place

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finger-style mastery and soulful vocals. His sixth album, The Bravest Birds, was recorded in an intimate studio in Montreal in April 2012. With The Bravest Birds, he delivers an exquisite collection of songs that inhabits the intersection of blues, Americana and the contemporary singer-songwriter genres and includes the blazing instrumental, Turning Point. Since his first release,

Gravity, in 2000, the Montreal-based musician who originally hails from the town of Rothesay, New Brunswick, has become widely known for his impassioned live performances, featuring extraordinary playing, a bit of improvisational magic and Lutes’ intense, gritty vocals. He is a former Kerrville winner and Maple Blues, CFMA and Lys Blues nominee. Tickets are $25 each

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If you’ve dabbled in the real estate market, or are considering buying or selling a home then “Buy My House Please” is a must read. Sunderland resident, journalist, poet, and author, Lynn Rhodes Campbell takes readers on a rollicking, refreshing, resilient, and charming adventure through her almost true experiences while trying to sell a house in a tough and competitive market. Although this work is fiction Campbell brings to life colourful, comical, and resilient characters like realtor “Marvellous Marvin,” and “Moany” the cat. The story written in first person is based on a journal kept during a time when she and “The Man” endure, combat, and conquer one obstacle after another in order to get what would appear to be an impossible job done. What began as a blog has blossomed into this amusing little book which services as a really handy guide to home staging tips, and includes bonus secret family recipes, quotes, antidotes, and poetry which will aid in helping to keep ones sanity and patience during the daunting and stressful process of selling a house.

by Pauline Kiely

Fine artist and award winning author, Pamela Meacher was inspired to paint and write about faeries from her childhood which stems back to England during the second World War. Her city of Portsmith was bombed flat during the war resulting in her spending long days in bomb shelters. When she was allowed outside to play it was sometimes for a short time in a walled garden. “We had no toys or luxuries” says Meacher, “so I played with the faeries.” In “Emily’s Enchanted Guardians” (which she was encouraged to finish by her beloved daughter-in-law, Maggie, on her deathbed) children are taught how delicate and fragile the environment is through mystical faeries, goblins, and elves. Winner of the “2009 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards” this botanically correct book is intended to be read a page a day. It includes poems, stories, and illustrations all done by this extremely talented, inspirational, and modest little lady. In the second book of her trilogy series, “Emily’s Perils and Poison” - Emily discovers the world of native poisonous plants. She also learns how to deal with negative emotions like fear, anger, and grief. Many lessons, folklore, and knowledge are shared and new colourful characters introduced in this book. Meacher’s motto is, “When children dream - believe”. This Port Perry author is currently diligently working on her highly anticipated third book, “Spirits of the Snow”.

Watch and cheer the plungers as they make a dash and a splash into the icy lake dressed in crazy costumes.

by Lynn Rhodes Campbell

No poverty between the sheets

by Pamela Meacher

Seventh annual Polar Plunge Feb. 8th, 2014 2pm in Palmer Park.

Set amongst the rolling hills on the outskirts of the Oak Ridges Moraine and bordering on the shores of Lake Scugog, Port Perry is one of Canada’s most popular picturesque towns. Her history dates back to the mid eighteen hundreds, and many of her proud residents are able to trace their roots to those early days of colonization. Today Port Perry welcomes and embraces many visitors from various locales and parts of the world. Its quaint exclusive shops, fine eateries, art galleries, and waterside activities provide a perfect venue for all interests. In this fabulous collection of past and present photographs renowned International Photographer and Journalist - Jonathan van Bilsen, and Professional Photographer - Glenn McGeorge, have endeavoured to capture the merry spirit of “Port Perry Then and Now”, in their endearing photo book of how it came to be.

The response to memoir, “No Poverty Between the Sheets”, fittingly launched on March 17th of 2012, has been overwhelming positive for author Pauline Kiely. Her story snaps with sassy dialogue capturing adventures, triumphs, and tragedies of a large family. This true story is cloaked in love; skips across the ocean, four generations, and the past sixty years - shooting straight from the hip with resilient humour, courage, and optimism. Kiely’s father was the fourth of ten children hailing from the seafront village of Dalkey, County Dublin, Ireland. John Kiely arrives in Toronto in 1958 with ambitions of marrying a Canadian and making a million dollars. A carpenter by trade he eventually went into business for himself and did well. Her mother, a spunky French-Canadian from Northern Ontario, is the baby of twelve children whose ancestors date back to the 1600’s amongst Champlain’s pioneers. When this author questioned her Irish Granny, “If you were so poor why did you have ten children?” She replied, “to be certain, there was no poverty between the sheets.” Filled to the brim with colourful characters, vivid images, and hilarious antics this book takes us back to our childhoods, and a time before being politically correct was the norm. The anticipated sequel titled, “Divorce is Dirty and Hell is Hot”, is sited to launch between June and September of 2014.

Proud to support local authors!

Pauline Kiely A Passionate Pen

Writer and Author Specializing in Business Profiles www.paulinekiely.ca

apassionatepen@gmail.com

705 344-0997

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