The Standard Newspaper February 13th, 2014

Vol. 10 No. 7

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014

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prepares for Coldest Night BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

A VERY QUICK DIP: Divers in Port Perry’s Polar Plunge were in a hurry to climb back out of Lake Scugog on Saturday, Feb. 8. The annual event, which is held during Feb Fest in Palmer Park, benefits the Port Perry Hospital Auxiliary Foundation - this year 65 people took the plunge and raised approximately $18,200. See more photos on Page 3 of this week’s paper and on The Standard’s Facebook page.

BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Uxbridge continues aid as Mount Albert rebuilds after fire hall blaze DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: In the days following a devastating blaze that destroyed the Mount Albert fire hall, work is currently underway on a temporary facility for the community, which also covers emergency calls in the northwest portion of Uxbridge Township.

Uxbridge’s fire department will continue to respond to calls in the northwest corner of the township, which includes the hamlet of Zephyr while work continues on a temporary home for the East Gwillimbury fire department, located at 5866 Doane Rd. in Mount Albert, next to the sewage treatment plant.

It is expected that the temporary hall will be up and running later this week, although Uxbridge will continue to respond to calls in the area as the department rebuilds following an early-morning fire at the Mount

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Albert station on Feb. 2.

“It will take some time before they can resume their coverage of the North western area of Durham Region.

But, this is a great step forward and we would like to thank York Region and East Gwillimbury for their efforts in re establishing local fire service,” said Ward 2 Councillor and Zephyr resident Pat Molloy.

Uxbridge fire chief Scott Richardson explained that his department will continue to respond to calls in the Zephyr-area for the foreseeable future. While the department will have a temporary facility will be open, Chief Richardson was unsure of the vehicles and equipment that would be available to the East Gwillimbury department as they continue their rebuilding efforts.

According to Chief Richardson, East Gwillimbury’s fire department responds to approximately 33 calls per year in northwest Uxbridge Township.

NORTH DURHAM: North House, a homeless outreach centre in Cannington, came before Scugog and Uxbridge councils this week to offer an update on the centre’s recent progress and the goals they have set for the future.

North House will represent Durham Region on Saturday, Feb. 22, by holding its ‘Coldest Night of The Year’ event, a two, five, and ten kilometre winter walk hosted in over 60 cities, including Uxbridge. The walk begins at Uxbridge Arena at 4 p.m., and runs until 8 p.m. Afterwards, chili and hot drinks will be served to all those particpating in the ‘Coldest Night of the Year.’ Further information and registration for the event will be found on-line at the North House web site at www.NorthHouse.ca. Organizers were very excited to state that North House has currently reached half of its $25,000 pledge goal; and is looking forward to a great turnout for this event.

On Monday, Feb. 1, Scugog Township council heard a deputation from Ann Watson, Director of North House. Among the key issues, Ms. Watson presented statistics which show that North House was able to help a total of 28 adults and children in the Brock, Uxbridge, and Scugog Townships with their two-year-long ‘wraparound’ approach.

“Wraparound is a comprehensive and dynamic method of working with clients,” reads a North House report. “We have been using the ‘housing first’ approach since day one, which has been the most successful. The first step to getting someone off of the streets is to get them into housing, after that we need to support them with financial planning, counseling, and health care to make sure they can stay on their feet.”

The success of the small but hard-working North House team has not been without difficulty, as the greatest hurdle for their clients has been over coming mental health issues.

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The Standard THE GIFT OF GIVING BACK: Diana Chambers (right) of the Port Perry Hospital Foundation stopped

by Dana’s Goldsmithing last week to receive a donation of almost $5,000 from owner Dana Smith from sales of special Christmas ornaments at the downtown Port Perry jewellery store. Since 2000, Dana’s Goldsmithing has created unique annual ornaments for sale in the store as a fundraiser for the local hospital foundation. To date $48,450 has been donated through sales of the popular ornaments.

Bon Amie Bridal BRIDAL SHOW 2014 Sunday, February 23rd 12-4 p.m. at the Latcham Centre in Port Perry

Brides who pre-register will receive a copy of Today’s Bride Magazine and a loot bag of goodies.

Send your contact info and wedding date to: bonamiebridal@powergate.ca or call 905-985-0921

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

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SCUGOG: Plans for the Tenth Anniversary Dragon Flies Dragon Boat Festival are well underway. This special and exciting Dragon Boat Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, at Palmer Park on the scenic shores of Lake Scugog in Port Perry.

This year, The Dragon Flies Dragon Boat Festival will celebrate the achievement of donating over $1 million in funds to be used for diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer at four local hospitals namely: Ross Memorial Hospital in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Lakeridge Health in

Port Perry, Uxbridge Cottage Hospital and the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre in Oshawa.

The Dragon Flies Dragon Boat Festival offers opportunities for fun, fitness and fellowship for all ages and genders. Dragon boat teams compete for medals in the various divisions as they paddle in numerous heats and final races.

Dedicated volunteers and charitable sponsors are also needed to help make this worthwhile event a success. Additional information for individuals, groups, and busi-

nesses in the areas of sponsorship, volunteering and team registrations is provided on the web site at www. thedragonflies.org or by contacting the Festival Administrator via e-mail at festival@thedragonflies.org or by telephone at 705-932-2078.

The deadline for early bird registration, including priority booking for practices, is Friday, Feb. 28.

Late registrations will be received from March 1 to March 31. However, teams are encouraged to register as soon as possible as spaces are limited.

Plenty of fun in Uxbridge this Family Day DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: This Family Day, the Uxbridge Kinsmen Club is inviting the community to celebrate in a most Canadian way.

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Thursday, February 13, 2014 • 5

NORTH DURHAM BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly What great coverage of the Olympics that is keeping many of us informed of the great variety of sports.

Keep watching for Matt Morison of Burketown who will be competing in parallel giant slalom and the parallel slalom snowboarding. Matt now makes his home in Vancouver, so may be listed from there.

However, his home base is still Burketon which may be listed as Blackstock.

Best Wishes Matt on all of your endeavors.

Lorinda and Steve Bryans have returned home from a holiday with a group of friends in Mexico.

They certainly enjoyed the warm weather while away.

Phil and Sandy Hoskin along with their family have returned home from a lovely holiday in the Dominican Republic.

If you have been away on a holiday let me know when you return home.

Glad to report that Noreen Malcolm is home from the hospital.

Emma Graham joined a group of exchange students and traveled to join her friend Maria in Sicily for a return of their exchange. She will be there until mid May. What a great opportunities our students have today.

Winterfest in Nestleton had beautiful weather on Sunday, Feb. 9, with an afternoon filled with great

winter activities.

If you are interested, mark your calendars now for the World Day of Prayer which will be held at Nestleton United Church on Friday, March 7 at 2 p.m.

Winners at the Tuesday evening card party at the St. John’s Anglican Church hall were Val Priebe with a high score of 93, Alma Manns who had 8 lone hands, Jackie, David Craig, Keith VanCamp and Jean VanCamp low. The specials were won by Val Priebe, Jackie, Norm Lackner and Marie Gibson. If you enjoy an evening of euche, you are welcome to join this group. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. sharp.

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Nestleton United Church News This year, World Day of Prayer will be celebrated at Nestleton United Church on Friday, March 7, at 2 p.m. World Day of Prayer is a global, ecumenical movement of Christian women joined together to observe a common day of prayer each year on the first Friday of March. Our motto of “ Informed Prayer & Prayerful Action “ signifies that prayer and action are inseparable. All are welcome to attend this special day. Watch this column for details of our guest speaker.

Blackstock & District Lions Club Due to weather and driving conditions

our Lions annual effective speaking contest has been rescheduled. The new date is Wednesday, February 19, at Nestleton Hall beginning at 8 p.m.

Come out and support our speakers from grades six, seven and eight from Cartwright Central Public School. Across our District there are six speaking divisions, Junior (grades 6 to 8), Intermediate (grades 9 and 10) and Senior (grades 11 and 12), in both official languages. Our contest represents the Junior English Division. The winner will go on to compete at the District level in Newmarket on Saturday, March 22.

EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Condolences from the community go out to former neighbours, Bill, Lisa and David Anderson and family in the passing of their wife and mother last week.

Best wishes to Stella Asling as she gets comfortable in her new home at Bon Air Nursing Home in Cannington.

Durham West 4-H are hosting a Lasagna Val-

entine’s Dinner on Friday, February 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 3 to 12 - $8 and Children under 3 are free. Please call Martha, 705228-1105 or Jennifer, 705357-3917 to reserve your seating time. Tickets at the door may be limited.

Congratulations to Maurice and Elaine Pratt who celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends last Saturday evening.

There will be a tobogganing party this Saturday, February 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Paul and Julia Fraser’s.

Thank you to everyone who helped to support the UCW’s cookie sale last Sunday at church.

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till The Feb. 15 Hall Dance with music by the Royal Crowns and Millwinders is sold out.

Call John 905-449-8608 to reserve your spot the Lions’ Family Pancake Breakfast at Greenbank Hall, on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 8:30am to 11:30am and social time. To order Maple Syrup 540ml, $10 call 905985-3723. This is a Lions Club Fundraiser.

Belated congratulations to first time grandparents Bob and Janice Layzell with the arrival of Colton Robert Carnaghan, infant son of Leanne and David Carnaghan.

Congratulations also to Great-grandmother Hilldred (Hilly) Southern, and grandparents Laurie and Ken Slute, with the January

birth of Leedell and Heikki Romppainen’s twins- Aria Leila and Nixon Welsey.

School News Lots of exciting things are happening this month at GPS. The Little Caesars Pizza fundraiser wraps up on Thursday, Feb. 13.

A Valentine Day Assembly begins 8:45am on Friday, Feb. 14 – All are welcome to attend.

February 20 - Outdoor Olympic Day with Epsom PS. February 25- Greenbank Skating Day - Thanks To SCC for sponsoring this much loved event!

February 26-HSP lunch as well as pick-up day for Little Caesars Pizza.

February 28-“ Family Movie Night “ showing

this season’s blockbuster “Frozen.” More details to come.

Thanks to the Baagwatting Community for its recent generous donation towards equipment, etc.

Congrats to this weeks’ ticket winners Farrah, Rori, Mario, Katherine and Carter B. Church News Bible Jeopardy answers were given by Hunter D. & Jaylynne P. Secret Pen Pal Pgm is up and running, but more can sign up.

Feb 15 - 9 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast Feb 23 - Lunch and Annual Congregational Meeting after 11 a.m. service of Baptism.

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. * Free Family Skate on Elgin Pond in Uxbridge, hosted by the Uxbridge Kinsmen Club from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Free barbecue with hot dogs, hamburgers and cold drinks.

Donations to Uxbridge Youth Centre are greatly appreciated.

Thursday, February 20 Uxbridge Genealogy Group meeting at the Uxbridge Public Library at 7 p.m. To celebrate Black History Month, guest speaker Bruce Taylor will be re-telling a story about a young African Canadian who fought in Virginia during the US Civil War, before returning to Ontario. Admission $2.

50/50 draw tickets available.

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.

Thursday, March 6 Pine Ridge Garden Club monthly meeting and potluck supper with guest speaker Irwin Smith of Ocala Orchards. For more information, please call Shirley at 905-986-5330 or e-mail shirlove100@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 5 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.

Saturday, April 12 Spring Sale hosted by the Anglican Church Women of St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 59 Toronto St. South in Uxbridge from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables available for rent $25 for a large table and $15 for a small

table. Please call 905-852-6853 to reserve your spot.

Every Monday * 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., 905-985-6174. * Pineridge Chorus of Sweet Adelines rehearsal, 7:15 p.m., Uxbridge Music Hall, 905852-6327 Every Tuesday Knitting , crocheting , or bring your other crafts to Caesarea church hall at 3625 Hwy 57. Our main focus is making baby items for charity . Yarn donations appreciated.

Call Joyce 905 986 0777. * Victory Christian Centre (Revolution) youth group, ages 12 and up,7:30 p.m., info: 905-985-1346. * Teen Zumba, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Uxpool, ages - 13 - 18, 905-852-7831, camps@town. uxbridge.on.ca * Mish Mash Dance Class, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., ages 9 - 12, 905-852-7831 camps@town. uxbridge.on.ca * Bridge and, regular and bid, 1 p.m., Latcham Centre, Port Perry Seniors. * Sunderland Legion, Bingo, 7 p.m. * TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Port Perry United Church, 6-8 p.m., info 905985-9454. * Euchre, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, Blackstock, year round, sponsored by the Cartwright Seniors. * Men’s Promise Keepers, 7 a.m., Emmanuel Community Church, Reach St., Port Perry (across from arena). * The Port Perry Artists’ Association meets upstairs at Vos’ 7 p.m. * Durham Hospice Bereavement Support Group, 7-9 p.m., 14 Brock St. E., Uxbridge, free, all welcome, call Athanas 905-852-4461 to register. * Port Perry Senior’s Gentle Exercise, 10:30 a.m., Latcham Centre, 905-985-4086. * North Durham Community Bible Study (interdenominational) meeting, 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Baptist church, 231 Brock St., W.

Every Wednesday * #41 Port Perry Army Cadets training night, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Port Perry High School, info: www.41portperryrcacc.com * Port Perry Senior’s Chorus, 12:30 p.m., Latcham Centre, Gord Emmerson 905-9828745. * North House and Community Churches Soup Lunch, until March, 12 - 1:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s-Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Uxbridge. * Handicapable Ministry’, Trinity United Church, 20 First Ave., Uxbridge 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. All special needs women and men are welcome, info 905-852-6213. * North Durham Concert Band meets 7 p.m., R.H.Cornish School, new members welcome. * West Shore Village progressive and refreshments, 905985-8660. * Port Perry Senior’s Watercolours, 11:30 a.m., Latcham Centre, (must purchase own supplies), 905-473-5405. * Port Perry Senior’s Crafts and Wood-carving, 9 a.m., Latcham Centre, Gord Emmerson 905-982-8745. * Brownies, Nestleton Community Centre 6:15 - 7:30 p.m., call Debra 905-986-1803. * AA Meeting, 8 p.m. Port Perry Goodtide Group, (speaker meeting, family, friends welcome) Port Perry United Church (basement) 294 Queen St., 905-728-1020. * Scugog Duplicate Bridge Club games 1 p.m. afternoon, Prince Albert Community Centre, info: Leslie 905-982-1084. * Scugog Shuffleboard Club, Blackstock arena, 9:45 a.m. to noon and 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m., info: 905-986-5530.

Every Thursday * Sparks level of Girl Guides, Blackstock United Church, 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. info: 905986-1803. * Guides level of Girl Guides, Blackstock United Church, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., info: 905-9861803. * 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, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. running until March 27. * 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.

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The Standard

SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson There is ‘music in the air’ in Sunderland!

The 57th annual Sunderland Lions Music Festival is in full swing with young artists from Port Perry, Uxbridge, Brock and all around perform-

ing to their very best.

You won’t want to miss it. They are performing at the Sunderland Town Hall, Sunderland United Church and Port Perry High School. A pass is only $10 and that gives

you about two weeks of entertainment, or $3 a session. Imagine, Piano Solos by 11-year-olds and up, Vocal Solos form eight-and-under to teens and Bands, Jazz, School Concert, Guitar ensembles

and then the Violinists appear. There can be nothing nicer than coming out at this time of year to be inspired by our youth. We wish them all well.

Another stroll to our arena gives us the chance

to watch our young (as young as five-years-old) people play their hearts out. This is ‘hockey playoff time’ and you won`t want to miss these games as well.

So all of this is the ‘big

news’ for our village, enjoy the sunshine that we are getting more and more of. And remember that...

“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” - Berthold Auerbach.

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD Pat Asling Sunny days and longer ones, even if it is still cold with lots of snow fallingonly five weeks ‘til Spring you know!

Sorry to hear of another farm mishap when Tom and Valerie Hunter of Greenbank lost their barn and some calves and sheep.

Our sympathies to the family of Gwynneth Haynes who died Feb. 3. Gwyn and Rodney lived many years in the area, many folks having their electrical work done by him. Gwyn taught at Foster and other local schools.

Eve-Lynn Swan, Mark and Eric were with the pipe band at Rob-bie Burn’s supper. After much practice, Deborah Clements took ill and unable to attend.

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeaane C Le Saux-Ball

Call to worship was called by the Rev Michele Hofman, a warm welcome went out to all who attended the service, appreciation goes to Ron and Cathy Crozier, for providing the refreshments for coffee time following the service.

World Day of Prayer is on Friday, March 7, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

On Thursday, Feb. 20, the Church will not be open for office hours. Rev. Hofman will be doing some pastoral care visits, and Elizabeth Freeman will be on Vacation, if you have any announcements for that week please give them to Elizabeth by Feb. 12.

Happy Birthdays go out to the following this week: Rena Rogerson, Ken Sanford, 11th, John Darby Lisa Edgar,12th, Sophie Janiga 13th, Brenda Freeman 14th, Randy Rogerson 15th Shirley Sliwa on the 16th and Happy Birthday to anyone I may have missed as well as Happy Valentines Day to everyone don’t forget your sweethearts!

I can be reached by phone at 905985-7662, or by e-mail, at jc/lesaux@ me.com.

Deborah and Dwight visited Marg Hackner at Richmond Hill last Monday, finding her in good spirits. Best wishes for better health to Shawn Maloney, who is having a great deal of pain due to his arthritis. Mary Clark is also waiting for more medical treatment and several others are suffering along too. We need the sun to lift our spirits!

Ken Moore is now living at Country Living Retirement Home, Mount Albert.

We wish him all the best. My mother, Stella Asling, has now moved to Bon Air Nursing home in Cannington.

The Sandford UCW served lunch at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday, Feb. 5. In spite of the blustery cold day

there were close to 50 people out and over $150 was raised for the food bank.

Thanks all who provided the food and came out to partake.

After church Sunday, and after lunch, the Sandford congregation met for their annual general meeting. Zephyr congregation will meet after church this Sunday. The new Sandford Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 11 and the new Zephyr council on Thursday, Feb. 20 to plan for events in the coming months.

Neither Sandford nor Zephyr UCWs will meet in February.

March is busy starting with Sandford Pancake Supper, on March 4. On Mar. 7th we meet with Mount Albert ladies

to celebrate World Day of Prayer and “Soupers Lunch” again March 19.

We hope Bruce and Janet Smith enjoyed their Florida holiday with Janet’s son and family. Some of the men are going fishing again-seems they like deep ice!

This Tuesday, Scott Central students will celebrate Black History month with a programme called “Drums Alive” highlighting traditional African drumming.

To help raise funds for more books at the school, Scott Central PS will again be holding their Book Fair from Feb.19 to 24.

SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short Congrats to Ava, Paul and Diane Cooke’s eight-year-old grandaughter, as she and her team mates played their hearts out at last weekend’s Ringette Tournament in Guelph.

Congratulations to new grandparents, Ken and Eleanor Sturman. Their son Ted and his wife Wendy had a little girl, Victoria May Darlene Sturman, born on February 7, at Peterborough Civic Hospital, weighing 8 lbs 11 oz.

Bev Madill is improving and hoping that she may be able to return home sometime next week. Betty Lou Beacock is nursing a broken arm so we wish both of these ladies a speedy return to better health. Prayers for Martin Fisher who is recovering from surgery in Toronto General Hospital.

Local residents can save on Ripley’s Aquarium Tickets. Pack up the family and head to the most exciting attraction to hit Toronto in 20 years – and do it at a discount while helping us raise a little money for the Seagrave United Church. Be amazed by Jelly fish, sea horses and sea turtles – pet stingrays and sharks. Tickets are less than even

large group rate prices and include all taxes - $25/adult, $20/youth 6 to 13 and $10 per child 3 to 5. A portion of all sales will go directly to the church.

Save some money, great for March Break. Do some good. For tickets email kimberleyannemccann@gmail.com.

To find out more about the aquarium visit www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada.

Tickets must be ordered and picked up

by Sunday, March 9. Cash only please.

Happy Birthday wishes this week go out to Donna Kent (11th), Don Real (12th), Keith Puckrin (12th) and Elizabeth Redshaw (15th).

COMING EVENTS: Feb. 13 7 p.m. ‘Opening the Doors to Spirituality’ Bible Study. Everyone is welcome.

Feb. 15 9 a.m. Seagrave United Church Men’s Group Valentine Breakfast. Cost is $15 per couple or $8 Single. Please contact Don Real (705-357-3871) or donreal0@gmail.com) or Rick McAskill at 905-985-8383 or barberick@sympatico.ca, if you plan on attending.

Feb. 17 - 7 p.m. Annual Seagrave Congregational Meeting. Please note the

change of date.

Feb. 22 – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A very informative, interactive workshop about essential oils and their many health benefits. The workshop will be held at Seagrave United Church. Cost of $25 for the day.

Feb. 23 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., there will be a workshop about essential oils and your pets...keeping them healthy, naturally. The workshop will be held at Seagrave United Church and cost $25.

For more information, or to register,(preregistration is not necessary, but would be appreciated) please e-mail wjhudgins@ gmail.com or call 905-260-0427.

Feb. 25 – 7:30 p.m. Greenbank-Seagrave Official Board Annual Meeting at Seagrave Church. Please submit agenda items to Don Real 1-705-357-3871 or donreal10@gmail.com by February 15.

Feb. 27 - 7 p.m. ‘Opening the Doors to Spiritualiy’ Bible Study. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all.

Thanks to all who have sent news to mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@ hotmail.com.

Tues to Sat 7am to 10pm Sunday 8am to 8pm Holiday Monday 8am - 5pm

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

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, February 16 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

BREATHING EASIER: The Uxbridge Fire Department received a $3,000 dollar donation last week from DuPont Pioneer to fund the replacement of six self-contained breathing apparatus. (From left) Steve Bent of DuPont Pioneer, Uxbridge Fire Chief Scott Richardson, Jeff Steiner of Reesor Seed & Grain and Port Perry Feeds’ Jim Roefs were on hand for the presentation.

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Solar farm work to begin in spring SCUGOG: Financial contributions from two oft-debated solar energy developments will likely not flow into Scugog Township coffers until at least 2015.

During a recent discussion of the township’s 2014 budget, Community Services Director Don Gordon updated councillors on the progress of one of two approved projects, slated for rural properties along Cragg Rd. An agreement between the township and developer Solray - which is developing the Cragg Rd. site will see the township collect $100,000 in the first year to use for capital projects in Greenbank, along with $50,000 annually for the following

19 years to be put toward environmental projects in Scugog. Similar discussions have been held with Canadian Solar Inc., which is developing the Shirley Rd. site, however, work on that property was not discussed during the recent meeting.

According to Mr. Gordon, while work on the Cragg Rd. project is expected to begin this spring and could be reasonably expected to be completed and generating power

by Dec. 31, the financial contributions can be expected to begin after the project comes on line.

The two projects, initially proposed in 2011 and 2012, attracted concern from both the town-

ship and residents over issues such as the use of prime agricultural lands for solar facilities and potential impacts on natural habitats and wildlife. An appeal of the Cragg Rd. facility by the township was dropped last spring after it was determined by municipal staff of having little chance of succeeding.

A pair of appeals of the Shirley Rd. site - one from the township and a second from a Scugog resident - resulted in an Environmental Review Tribunal hearing the matter last September, where the project was ultimately allowed to proceed after environmental and agricultural concerns were addressed.

Durham environmental awards The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee is requesting nominations to honour environmental achievement.

The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Environmental Achievement Awards.

The annual awards program provides an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that dedicate their time to promote, preserve and enhance the region’s natural environment. Past nominees are local residents and businesses, which demonstrated measures they have taken to protect our environment and make Durham Region a

healthier and better place to live.

Nomination forms are currently available on The Regional Municipality of Durham’s website at www.durham.ca/deac.

The deadline for nominations is Feb. 28.

The DEAC Environmental Achievement Awards were established in 2003 to recognize and acknowledge environmental achievements of individuals and organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors within Durham Region. The awards program has six categories, which were named in memory of past environmental leaders. For more information, please visit the web site at www.durham.ca/deac.

319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, February 16 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 16, 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 16 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 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 16 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 16 6th Sunday after Epiphany 10:00 am Eucharist & Anointing Service Sunday School and Nursery available

HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m.

Mid-week programs for youth and adults!

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

A PLACE OF HOPE!

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, February 16 Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Service Feb. 16th - Family Day

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

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The Standard

EDITORIAL

Sochi is for sports The 2014 Winter Olympics kicked off last week in Sochi, Russia and our Canadian athletes are jumping, skiing, and skating at full-force to bring home the gold. As of press time we sit in second place, with a total of nine medals: an amazing four gold, three silver, and two bronze.

Amidst the excitement, light-shows and ballet of the opening ceremony - much of the international media’s attention has been focused on Russia, human rights, and the Olympic Village itself.

President Putin’s take on the games have not been without controversy; a quick internet search will turn up stories focusing a spotlight on shoddy construction, unfinished venues, a glitched snowflake which is now being printed on t-shirts, Russia’s anti-LGBT laws and even less than family friendly photos being posted by Russian Olympians.

Despite the obvious gaffes, we must ask, which Olympic games have gone off without a hitch? In fact, every Wikipedia page regarding an olympiad features its very own ‘controversy’ tab. This year’s news coverage seems reminiscent of Beijing 2008 - when half of what we talked about was smog while our athletes were giving their all.

Certainly there must be a time and place to discuss Russia’s questionable human rights record, but let’s collectively remember that one of the mandates on the IOC Olympic charter states that the Olympics are a competition between athletes, not countries - in short, ‘bring your game-face and leave politics at the door.’

Since its inception in Greece in 776 BC, as an event to honour Zeus, an Olympic Truce has been called and each constantly warring state’s best men and women would lay down their swords and pick up a discus to celebrate sports and humanity.

This year, let’s honour the Greek’s and cheer for our Canucks. After all, we can’t let their once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of representing our country on the world-stage be marred by negative press.

Let’s wish our Team Canada the best of luck and as much gold as they can carry - it’s time to show the world that ‘snowbody’ can match Canada when it comes to winter sports.

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

Good riddance Drive Clean

Group spreads hope through hockey To the Editor,

To the Editor, Hooray! It will now cost me $5 less for an emissions test for my car.

I continued to be baffled as to why the Drive Clean program even still exists, given that older cars, which are the primary cause of pollution, are somehow exempt from the testing process.

The time has come for this program to go away, and I am certain that very few people will be sad to see it vanish. There was a time when there were many clunkers clogging up our streets and lungs, but the program has served its purpose and gotten them off the road.

Doug Wilson Uxbridge

Thank you to The Standard’s Darryl Knight for your incredible help towards the Hope through Hockey project!

The team of 10 arrived safely home on January 4th and now have transitioned back to their various universities, work and high school but not as the same person. Each one would tell you if they were here, how much this experience has deeply touched them as well as their outlook and the reality of life in a First Nations community.

Our goal was to bring Hope through Hockey to the community of Weagamow. You’ll see from the update that we’re attaching, how much your part helped us to accomplish our goal as well as the many touching experiences our team had. We truly felt that we were able to bring some hope to this community! In fact on the final day the Band Council (same as our Mayor and Councillors) invited us back with open arms. Early in the week the community suffered a tragic loss when one of their band council members died in the frigid temperatures. Normally the commu-

nity stops everything to mourn the loss of one of their own. However, the Band met and decided that our hockey clinic would carry on since they felt that it was so beneficial in bringing Hope to their youth!

We are so grateful to the community of Uxbridge and the many supporters from outside of our town for your contributions either by donating equipment, financial assistance or your time to bring Hope through Hockey!

The Hope Through Hockey Team Uxbridge

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The voice of North Durham

Councils support North House F RO M PAG E 1

“The two greatest obstacles identified this year have been mental illness and brain injury, in some cases it is not viable to ask them to handle their own finances or to work a fulltime job” said Ms. Watson. “We aim to overcome these issues in the future by receiving more funding and partnering with Durham Mental Health and gaining an expert

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who can come to North Durham for counselling.”

Scugog councillors voted to send the report on to their staff to be received for study, and offered to correspond with Ms. Watson in regards to Scugog Township supporting North House in its future endeavors.

As well, Uxbridge Council will have a team participating in the ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ on Saturday night.

At their meeting on the morning of Monday, Feb. 10, councillors forwarded a request to the township’s Golf Fund Committee to waive the cost of North House’s rental of the Uxbridge Arena Hall for the event in the hopes that North House will be able to direct all monies raised through the event to combatting homelessness in North Durham.

With files from Darryl Knight

National award for local principal SCUGOG: R.H. Cornish PS Principal Andrea McAuley is all about teamwork, but when it came time to nominate her for The Learning Partnership’s Canada’s Outstanding Principal she was left off the team until the last possible moment.

“A committee put together the nomination without me knowing,” said the R. H. Cornish Public School principal, noting the process requires nominators to apprise nominees their name is being put forward.

“They told me that they weren’t seeking permission to nominate me, that they were just telling me because they had to.”

The Learning Partnership, a national charity dedicated to building stakeholder partnerships to support, promote and advance publicly-funded education in Canada, recognizes exceptional principals from across Canada each year.

“Her passion for teaching and learning finds her in the classroom and at the students’ desks at every opportunity,” the nomination reads.

The nomination also includes a snapshot of the many partnerships McAuley has established and guided to allow for

connection to families and the broader community, as well as to help increase student achievement. Among those, the nomination says, is her involvement in early learning initiatives, including leadership roles in the ‘Welcome to Kindergarten’ program and establishment of an early years Parent and Family Best Start Literacy Hub at R. H. Cornish.

McAuley, who has been with the DDSB since 1997 and is also a graduate of the Board, began her career teaching in the elementary school panel. Before moving to administration, she also worked as a Special Education Resource Teacher.

“I really like the connection to the wider system being a principal allows,” she said.

“It’s really a pivotal position, one of supporting frontline staff and helping them support individual students, and at the same time, having a role in wider change.”

The 40 2014 Outstanding Principals, including McAuley, will join 311 education leaders who have received the award over the past nine years, becoming members of The Learning Partnership’s National Academy of Canada’s Outstanding Principals.

Staying in touch...

JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

Province needs to explain its new screening process for older drivers Last week, the Ontario government announced changes in its screening program for drivers over the age of 80. The new requirements will be in effect as of April 21 this year. The changes, as described in the media and in government announcements, include dropping the written knowledge test, and shortening the time it takes for the renewal session. The cost for renewal, at $32, is unchanged. As is the case with the current screening program, a vision test would be required and there would be an in-class session. A driver record review is also required. One aspect of the announcement I found to be of concern is the screening program. Aside from saying that two simple, non-computerized tests are required, there should be a clearer explanation of the validity of the tests, and how the individual’s response is interpreted. The government has not fully explained what the process is for the senior drivers who do not pass the screening program. As you will know, many Ontarians question the validity of a program that assumes all drivers beyond a certain age must prove they are still qualified to drive. Regardless of the testing that is used, or the group education sessions that are provided, is this age-based discrimination? Perhaps anyone with a bad driving record should be tested. I welcome your comments. I can be reached at 1-800-6612433 or (905) 697-1501 or john.otooleco@ pc.ola.org.

Feb. 28 Deadline for DEAC Environmental Awards The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) Awards program

Olympic observations It’s official, the entire country seems to be overcome with another strong case of Olympic fever, and my house is no exception.

After weeks of stories of doom and gloom surrounding the Winter Olympics in Sochi, and tales of terrorist threats mixed in with last minute scrambling at venues and horror stories of peach-juice coloured water and journalists trapped in their rooms (if they even had rooms to begin with) we can finally get down to the real task at hand, the events.

And what an opening week it has been for Canada!

As of press time, our country sits in an unfamiliar spot high atop the medal table, with little signs of slowing down in the days to come.

Since Canada welcomed the world to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics, there has been a tremendous shift in this country and we have transitioned from a country that’s just happy to be there to one that is in contention in nearly every single sport.

It would seem that this should have been the case all along since few countries are as known for their winter weather as Canada, but it has finally come, and Canada is at long last a world power at the Winter Olympics.

We certainly have come along way. Not that long ago, Canada was the only country to have ever hosted an Olympics without having won a Gold Medal. And, we did it twice! At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and again at the Winter Olympics in Calgary we were completely shut out in the chase for gold.

In my own lifetime, the Olympics have grown by leaps and bounds. When the Winter games came to Calgary in 1988, they were the most expensive Olympics ever at a cost of $829 million. Now flash forward

26 years, and Russia has spent about $52 Billion on the games in Sochi.

While the investment in Calgary may have seemed outrageous at the time, it has paid off in the long term as most of our athletes are either from Alberta or have used facilities in and around Calgary to train for glory on the world’s stage.

However, with increased results comes increased expectations and I am so incredibly proud that Canadian men and women have answered the call and shown such great results so far.

However, it remains a shame that the only time many of these athletes gain any real attention in this country is every four years when the Olympics are held.

Having said that, it doesn’t take long for seemingly everyone to become an expert at some of these more obscure sports after only a few minutes of watching on TV. For instance, on the weekend, after the sixth skier had conquered the moguls course, I found myself on the edge of my seat with every possible critique of the event.

“Oh look at her! She’s completely out of control! No way is this a better run than the Canadian!” I found myself screaming at the TV set.

It’s also too bad that sometimes we can trivialize the hard work and commitment made by the athletes that have trained their entire lives for this one shining moment when the world is watching.

It happens every four years, and maybe it’s happened in your own house, but it’s tough for me to watch luge and not think that it could very well be the easiest sport one could dream up. Now clearly this is not true, but on the surface it just kind of looks like some guy is sliding down the hill on a little sled, and it’s mostly

recognizes individual and collective efforts to promote, preserve and enhance Durham’s environment.

The deadline for this year is Friday, February 28. I encourage local groups to submit nominations. Awards will be presented at the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee Annual Meeting Thursday, May 8, 2014. For further information, visit www.durham.ca/deac.

There are awards in six categories that include: restoration of the natural environment, effective communications on environmental issues, lifetime achievement in protecting of our natural environment through small but meaningful ways, innovation in encouraging positive change with respect to the environment; co-operative efforts to enhance the environment through public, community or private interests and the maintenance, protection or preservation of the natural environment. Durham Riding has many outstanding examples of initiatives in environmental protection.

Congratulations to Our Winter Olympians We wish all of Canada’s athletes safety and success at the Sochi Olympics, February 7-23. Congratulations especially to Durham Riding’s Olympians. Snowboarder Matthew Morrison is from Burketon and Tara Watchorn, a member of the Women’s Hockey Team, is from Newcastle. With 64 athletes, Ontario is sending more athletes to Sochi than any other province. The Canadian team is our largest ever, with a roster of 221 competitors.

Good luck to all. Go Canada!

Up All Knight

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard @darrylknight83

gravity doing most of the work.

I even remarked that all it would likely take to become a champion luger, is living near Calgary or Whistler, and rich parents.

The fact that we didn’t win a medal in men’s luge helped with this, because in my mind, any event that Canada is not winning medals in is a lesser competition.

All of this Olympic success has also changed the way Canada sees itself. For generations, there is not a whole lot about Canada that the world at large seems to get excited about and we are generally looked at as a country continually searching for an identity.

Our recent success at the Olympics seems to have changed that and we have evolved into a country bursting with pride, and we have our dedicated athletes that train their entire lives for one shot at Olympic glory every 1,460 days.

Of course, it helps that there is plenty of money to be made off the commodity of national pride, and you should be able to pick up Olympic gear at HBC stores right up until the next Winter Olympics in 2018, when they’ll unveil a whole bunch of new outfits that most Canadians will simply have to have.

I know because I am one of the loudest cheerleaders when it comes to Canada, even if I don’t really have any idea what I’m cheering about in the first place. It’s all part of the Olympic experience.

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The Standard

Community comes first for Uxbridge’s own Bonner Boys BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

How many times have you and your loved ones been witness to tragedy, whether first-hand or half a world away, and had a conversation which ends on the sentiment of wishing you could do something more to help? Often, these conversations fade away and crumble under the stresses of daily life.

For one group of Uxbridge residents, a personal tragedy was the catalyst that drove a group of friends to raise money for one local child. The Bonner Boys have carried the torch for their beloved friend Brent Bonner for the past ten years, and grown from a group of five friends to an organization of more than 35.

The Bonner Boys, a not-for-profit charitable organization based in Uxbridge, are tallying up the money raised from their ‘Come bust a Moooooove’ fund-raising gala on Feb. 1.

The event, which benefited two Uxbridge men who were injured in a farming accident late last year, is just one of the many community oriented projects which the Bonner Boys embark on every year.

The Standard met with Bob Ferguson, a member of the Bonner Boys and manager of parks and rec-

Members of the Bonner Boys cut the ribbon at their Uxbridge Arena splash pad grand opening ceremony, which marked their tenth anniversary in AuSUBMITTED PHOTO gust of last year.

The Bonner Boys’ float chugs down Brock St., as part of the annual Uxbridge Santa Claus SUBMITTED PHOTO Parade. reation facilities for the Township of Uxbridge, for a deeper look into the origin Bonner Boys; and perhaps even a peek into their future.

“We pitch in to help the people in our community

MARK PUCKRIN

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905-985-4300 1-866-643-6019 mpuckrin@hotmail.com

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in any way we can,” said Mr. Ferguson. “Our causes range from the splash pad at the Uxbridge Arena, to helping a family through the struggles of illness and medical expenses – no job is too big or too small.”

The list of causes which the Bonner Boys fund is long and distinguished; they personally sponsor a youth sports team in every league, manage a scholarship at Uxbridge Second-

ary School, raise money to help local children play sports and have organized fun and exciting galas to benefit families in need.

The Bonner Boys, who are now nearing the point of putting one million-dollars back into Uxbridge, come from humble beginnings.

“Back in 2004, my best friend Brent Bonner passed away in a car accident – he had a 10

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month-old-son named Ben, so me and four of mine and Brent’s friends got together to raise a trust fund and make sure Ben would be provided for,” said Mr. Ferguson.

“Brent was such a firstclass guy, he was well known and he helped people however he could – the Bonner Boys just try to carry out the good work he did and keep his memory alive.”

The Bonner Boys were unofficially formed with that single act of kindness, and as Mr. Ferguson puts it, “the projects and events were so exciting that we never stopped. It all snowballed from there; none of us expected the project to grow so big.”

Mr. Ferguson explained that charity is the best therapy he could ask for when it came to dealing with the loss of his best friend. Brent Bonner’s passing was very difficult for his friends to deal with, but they have found solace in the charity which bears his name.

“I was on the Fire Department at the time, so I was actually one of the first responders to the scene when Brent passed,” said Mr. Ferguson. “It’s been very, very hard on all of us. I’m just glad that ten years later, Ben is elevenyears-old now and he’s playing hockey, doing well in school, and a really happy guy.”

Throughout the group’s first five years, the Bonner Boys never advertised their donations or their brand; they acted as low-key boosters of the community they loved.

“There was a big change a few years ago,

when we started handling large amounts of money and decided to incorporate,” said Mr. Ferguson.

“Incorporating into an official charity brings many rules and regulations; we had to start taking minutes and someone had to be named president. Still, no single person runs the Bonner Boys – it’s a huge family of members and supporters.”

Many of the current Bonner Boys grew up in school or playing hockey together, and are now in their mid-thirties; an age where careers, children, and households demand the majority of their time and efforts.

Despite his busy life working for the Township of Uxbridge and taking his children to their gymnastics and hockey practices, Mr. Ferguson still finds time to the Bonner Boys’ monthly meetings in his garageturned-man-cave on Monday nights.

“We all gather round and turn the TV to a hockey game and pitch ideas and plans for the next step and the next person we want to help,” said Mr. Ferguson. “I think the reason I can still find energy for the Bonner Boys is because it isn’t work, it’s a good, fun time with my friends. The biggest pay-off is seeing the look on someone’s face when you change their life for the better.”

“I’m really proud of all of the guys for sticking it out and giving their time,” said Mr. Ferguson.

“Whether you give us two hours a year or 500 hours a year, you’re just as much a member of the team. We owe our success to everyone, from our corporate sponsors, to my mother who spends a week making food for 1200 people, to the kids who donate their birthday money because they want to help us help other kids.”

The Bonner Boys’ next big event is their eleventh annual hockey tournament, which draws 38 teams made up of players of every calibre – from the weekend pond-hockey warrior to current NHL players. It runs from May 2 to 4. For more information on coming events, or to learn how to become a part of the Bonner Boys, go online to www.BonnerBoys.org.

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ALL TERRAIN, EVEN ICE: This jacked up Suzuki ATV was showcased at Saturday’s Feb Fest in Palmer Park, Port Perry by Asselstine’s. Once it has been outfitted with quad-treads, this monster machine is capable of riding, gripping and pulling in all conditions. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

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The Standard goes under the hood at Motorsports Expo J. WALLY NESBITT The Standard

The 8th Annual Canadian Motorsports Expo proved to be the ultimate platform for News Releases, and several series, teams and sponsors used the opportunity to reveal plans for the upcoming racing season.

Perhaps busiest of all was the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series camp, as no less than five newsworthy statements were released over the course of the three day show.

From the NASCAR head offices in Daytona finally came the unveiling of the 11-date, 2014 schedule.

Canada’s only professional racing series will make two stops at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, opening their season at the local track on Victoria Day weekend (May 18) and returning, with the NASCAR trucks, on Labour Day. The 2014 schedule is also noteworthy because of the addition of two tracks new to the calendar, and the omission of another pair, the CASCAR-founding oval of Delaware Speedway, and the now-closed Motoplex Speedway in Vernon, BC. New to the circuit this year will be the quarter-mile bullrings of Edmonton International Raceway in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, and ValleeJonction’s Autodrome Chaudiere.

News from a local team involves the switching of manufacturers for Stouffville’s Team 3 Red/ Ed Hakonson racing effort.

Following an 11 year relationship with the Dodge marque that led the team to three NCATS victories, this year the #3 Rockstar/ Snap-On Tools colours will be carried on a 2014 Chevrolet Impala.

“We felt that it was time to diversify a bit, and to be a leader, by getting some other manufacturers into the sport,” explained driver Jason Hathaway. “Everyone seems to want to run a Dodge, and no doubt it’s a great package, but things were getting a little stale. Switching to Chevy, we should be able to get some extra attention. It’s a fresh start for us.”

Also making fresh starts were former Canadian Tire Series regulars Alex Tagliani and two-time series champion Andrew Ranger.

(Top) NASCAR star Ryan Newman (left) was one of the featured guests at the recent 8th annual Canadian Motorsports Expo, and stopped to pose with Standard Motorsports Reporter J. Wally Nesbitt. (Below) One of the major announcements over the weekend was that Stouffville-based driver Jason Hathaway will be switching manufacturers for the upcoming NASCAR Canadian Tire Series season, and will be piloting a Chevrolet Impala after an 11year relationship with Dodge.

The NCATS season kicks off on May 18 at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.

In a teleconference last week, Ranger revealed that he will return to the Canadian stock car series on a full time basis, racing the #28 MOPAR-sponsored Challenger out of the DJK (Kennington) stable.

And Ranger’s longtime, and notso-friendly, rival Tagliani will also return to the division, driving the #18 Pfizer/ EpiPen® Dodge in a minimum of eight Canadian Tire Series events.

With these impressive announcements, Scott Steckly’s Sunday reveal that he has inked a one-year renewal with Canadian Tire seemed almost trivial, but it guarantees that the

three-time series champion will be able to afford the best equipment in order to fend off any challenges in what will undoubtedly be another exciting season of stock car racing.

For a full Canadian Tire Series schedule, and to keep updated on division news, check out the series’ web site, www.nascarhometracks/ CanadianTire.com.

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Super Bowl RIDE blitz DURHAM REGION: The big game marked a big success for Durham Regional Police, as they were vigilant in keeping impaired motorists off local roadways following the Super Bowl.

Durham Police conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks last week, looking for impaired drivers on the roadways of Durham Region following Super Bowl festivities.

Officers stopped more than 700 motorists and screened for signs of impairment. There was one arrest for impaired driving. Six persons were arrested for other criminal offences, such as drug possession and obstructing police.

In total, 14 drivers were administered the roadside screening test; four drivers were issued a 3-day suspension of their licenses; 37 provincial offence tickets were issued and seven street checks were completed.

Durham Police would like to commend the motorists who did not drive on the roadways of Durham Region while impaired following this major sporting event.

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Bruins melt the Ice after loss to Lakefield DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

With the clock ticking down on the 2013-14 COJHL regular season, the Uxbridge Bruins earned a split in their weekend games.

In an effort that was appealing only to fans of the Chiefs and, possibly Dolly Parton, the Bruins lost 9-5 to Lakefield in Uxbridge on Friday, Feb. 7. However, the team would rebound the following night, skating to a 4-3 shootout win in Keswick over the Georgina Ice on Saturday, Feb. 8.

On Friday night, Jeremy Toupin’s first goal of the season gave the Bruins the lead just over four minutes into the action when the defenceman pounded a shot from the point past Lakefield goalie Zach Wainman.

The Bruins were buoyed in the early portion of the game by excellent goaltending from Cody Northover as the Uxbridge native made several acrobatic saves to keep Lakefield’s potent offence at bay.

With just over five minutes to play in the first, Marco Mastrangelo doubled the Bruins’ lead when he picked up a loose puck and streaked down the wing past a pair of Lakefield defenders before scoring on a beautifullyplaced backhand shot.

However, just over two minutes later, a Lakefield powerplay goal would cut Uxbridge’s lead to 2-1 after 20 minutes of play.

Another powerplay goal from the Chiefs tied the game 2-2 just over three minutes into the middle frame.

But, a powerplay goal by Jarett Smith shortly afterwards, assisted by Matt Allen and Matt Trudel restored a onegoal lead for Uxbridge.

However, the lead would not last as the Chiefs slipped in a pair of goals later in the period to take a 4-3 lead into the period.

The Chiefs’ offence would continue to roll in the third, with Travis Brault and Derek Manley netting goals just 39 seconds apart early in the third.

With just over 12 minutes remaining and each side serving a penalty, Trudel took advantage of the extra time and space, and flicked in a wrist shot from the point to cut Lakefield’s lead back to two goals, with Jarett Smith chipping in the lone assist.

However, that would be as close as the Bruins would get as Lakefield netted two more goals before the midpoint of the third, spelling an end to Northover’s night between the pipes as Max Tjin was summoned from the Bruins’ bench in relief.

The teams traded goals in the late stages of the game, with Allen scoring his 13th goal of the season, assisted

by Connor Miller and Matt Pollard as the Chiefs rolled to a 9-5 victory.

Following the game, Bruins Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson chose to focus on the positive when speaking with The Standard.

“I thought the boys came out pretty hard and took it to them early,” Hodgkinson said. “And, looking at the positives, we hung five goals on a very good Lakefield team, including three on the powerplay.”

FULL TILT: Uxbridge Bruins forward Tyson Eastgate mixes it up with Lakefield’s Dalton Hill during the Bruins’ 9-5 loss to the Chiefs in Uxbridge on Friday, Feb. 7. The Bruins trek to Bowmanville for their regular season finale against the Clarington Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 16, with the action getting underway at 6:50 p.m.

DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard As well, Hodgkinson already appeared to be focusing on the next night’s match-up with the Georgina Ice. “We’ve got to put this behind us and get back to what works. At this time of year, you’ve got to have a short memory and take everything one game at a time.”

The Bruins would indeed rebound the following night, as they prevailed in a 4-3 come from behind the victory over Georgina.

After falling behind by a score of 2-0, a powerplay goal from Carter Vahey late in the first period gave the Bruins a reason for optimism heading into the second period.

Georgina would restore their two-goal lead early in the second period with a powerplay goal before Jarett Smith notched a powerplay goal of his own just before the mid-point of the second to once again cut Georgina’s lead to a single goal.

Just over five minutes into the third period, Korey Brand completed the Bruins’ comeback as he tied the game with a powerplay goal, assisted by Trudel.

The teams would trade scoring chances throughout the remainder of the third period and into overtime, but neither could find the back of the net, sending the game to a shootout to determine a winner.

After Keegan McCarthy and Mastrangelo both came up short in their shootout attempts, and Tjin was able to shut the door on a pair of Ice shooters, Jarett Smith

broke the deadlock with a goal, but Georgina would roar right back sending the shootout to sudden death.

Vahey proved the hero for Uxbridge as he converted the next attempt, while Tjin came up big with a save on former Bruins defenceman Brandon Basler to seal a 4-3 win for the Bruins.

Loose Pucks: - The Bruins continue to harvest the fertile crop of minor hockey players within Uxbridge as defenceman Ryan Fowler was called up from the Ron Noble Insurance Uxbridge Midget Stars for Saturday night’s game in Keswick. Fowler joins a lengthy list of Uxbridge natives including Owen Scuralli, Dylan Pollard, Todd Winder, Connor Evans, Liam Knoll and Quinn Eden who have spent time with the club this season.

- The Bruins close out the 2013-14 COJHL regular season in Bowmanville on Sunday, Feb. 16 as they square off against the Clarington Eagles at 6:50 p.m. in a preview of the first round playoff series between the two teams.

- The Eagles had a major shake-up last week as the team parted ways with Head Coach Ken Cain, General Manager John Buchanon and Assistant GM Andrew Moore. Former Assistant Coach Jim Mercer takes over head coaching duties, while former Bruins executive President assumes the job of Clarington’s General Manager.

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Midget Predators squish the fish and advance to Quarterfinals DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Menzies Chrysler Port Perry Midget Predators are moving on to the OMHA quarterfinals following a thrilling threegames-to-one series win against the Lindsay Jr. Muskies last week.

After dropping Game 1 by a score of 3-2 in Lindsay, the Predators reeled off 4-1 and 3-2 wins, setting the stage for a pivotal Game 4 at Scugog Arena on Thursday, Feb. 6.

After falling behind 2-0, Jon Neill converted a pass from Chris Polito late in the first period to bring the Predators to within a goal.

The teams traded tremendous scoring chances throughout the second period, with Predators goalie Layne O’Halloran making several sensational saves to keep the Lindsay offence at bay.

Port Perry wasted little time tying the game in the third period, as just 42 seconds into the frame, excellent puck movement between Polito and Liam Schweda led to Neill’s second goal of the night.

Then, almost three minutes later, Polito charged past a Lindsay defender into the offensive zone and unleashed a hard shot that beat the Lindsay goalie high to give the Predators their first lead of the evening.

As the game drew to a close, the Predators played tremendous defence to keep the Muskies off the scoreboard, with O’Halloran continuing to shine between

the pipes for Port Perry.

As well, centre Ryan Trapp was a force at both ends of the ice, with strong defensive zone coverage coupled with a number of devastating checks in the offensive zone. With just over two minutes remaining, Trapp drew a crucial slashing penalty after delivering a bone-crushing hit along the end boards that helped seal a 3-2 win for the Predators.

Trapp, who joined the Predators this season after several years of playing in Manvers, is confident that the team has all the tools to continue its run to an OMHA Championship.

“If we’re playing hard and forechecking, we’re a tough team to beat,” Trapp said. “And, if we can keep forechecking hard and getting lots of shots with bodies in front of the net, we can really take advantage of our size and speed.”

Port Perry will now face off against the Ajax Knights in the OMHA quarterfinals, and according to Polito, the team will need to continue their strong play at both ends of the ice to contend with the Knights, who finished the regular season in first place in the Lakeshore League.

“Our key going forward is having all three of our lines rolling like we’ve had so far in the playoffs,” Polito told The Standard following the Predators’ Game 4 win.

“As long as we can keep up our intensity, and capitalize on our opportunities, we’ll be a tough team to play against.”

The Standard sports scoreboard OMHA Playdowns Quarterfinals Best 3-out-of-5 *if nescessary Novice Uxbridge vs. Pickering Uxbridge leads 2-0 Gm. 1: Pickering 2 @ Uxbridge 4 Gm. 2: Uxbridge 3 @ Pickering 1 Gm. 3: Pickering @ Uxbridge *Gm. 4: Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Pickering - Don Beer *Gm. 5: Saturday, Feb. 15, 4:30 p.m.

Pickering @ Uxbridge Minor Atom Uxbridge vs. Whitby Blue Gm. 1: Uxbridge @ Whitby Blue Gm. 2: Friday, Feb. 14, 7:15 p.m.

Whitby Blue @ Uxbridge Gm. 3: Monday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Whitby Blue - IPSC 1 *Gm. 4: Thursday, Feb. 20, 6:45 p.m.

Whitby Blue @ Uxbridge *Gm. 5: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2:15 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Whitby Blue - IPSC 4 Atom Port Perry vs. Whitby Blue Gm. 1: Saturday, Feb. 15, 4:15 p.m.

Whitby Blue @ Port Perry Gm. 2: Sunday, Feb. 16, 12:15 p.m.

Port Perry @ Whitby Blue - IPSC 2 Gm. 3: Monday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m.

Whitby Blue @ Port Perry *Gm. 4: Thursday, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m.

Port Perry @ Whitby Blue - IPSC 5 *Gm. 5: Friday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m.

Whitby Blue @ Port Perry PeeWee Uxbridge vs. Whitby Blue Gm. 1: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Whitby Blue - IPSC 3 Gm. 2: Saturday, Feb. 15, 3 p.m.

Whitby Blue @ Uxbridge

Gm. 3: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Whitby Blue - IPSC 1 *Gm. 4: Saturday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.

Whitby Blue @ Uxbridge *Gm. 5: Sunday, Feb. 23, 7:15 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Whitby Blue - McKinney 1 PeeWee AE Uxbridge vs. Ajax Gm. 1: Uxbridge @ Ajax Gm. 2: Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:45 p.m.

Ajax @ Uxbridge Gm. 3: Saturday, Feb. 15, 7:40 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Ajax *Gm. 4: Sunday, Feb. 16, 3:45 p.m.

Ajax @ Uxbridge *Gm. 5: Thursday, Feb. 20, 6:15 p.m.

Uxbridge @ Ajax Minor Bantam Port Perry vs. Kingston Gm. 1: Saturday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.

Port Perry @ Kingston Gm. 2: Sunday, Feb. 16, 5 p.m.

Kingston @ Port Perry Gm. 3: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Port Perry @ Kingston *Gm. 4: Saturday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.

Kingston @ Port Perry *Gm. 5: Sunday, Feb. 23, 3 p.m.

Port Perry @ Kingston Midget Port Perry vs. Ajax Ajax leads 1-0 Gm. 1: Port Perry 2 @ Ajax 7 Gm. 2: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 9:15 p.m.

Ajax @ Port Perry Gm. 3: Thursday, Feb. 20, 9 p.m.

Port Perry @ Ajax *Gm. 4: Saturday, Feb. 22 8:15 p.m.

Ajax @ Port Perry *Gm. 5: Sunday, Feb. 23, 9 p.m.

Port Perry @ Ajax

Chris Polito chases down a loose puck during the Port Perry Midget Predators’ 3-2 win in Game 4 of their second round playoff series with Lindsay. The speedy forward led the way for Port Perry in their series-clinching victory DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard with a goal and two assists.

The Predators will have over a week between games after dropping Game 1 against Ajax by a final score of 7-2.

Game 2 in the best-three-out-of-five series is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 9:15 at Scugog Arena.

The Midget Predators are just one of many Port Perry Minor Hockey teams

moving on to the OMHA Quarterfinals with the Atoms facing off against Whitby Blue, the Minor Bantams tangling with Kingston and the Bantam Predators awaiting the winner of Cobourg and Whitby White.

For all the latest Predators news, please visit www.portperryminorhockey.ca.

MoJacks host Minor Hockey Night this Saturday vs. Ice DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Port Perry MoJacks are inviting local minor hockey players to get in the game on Saturday (Feb. 15) night as the local Junior ‘C’ hockey team hosts Minor Hockey Night for their regular season finale against the Georgina Ice. The MoJacks are offering free admission to all Port Perry and Blackstock Minor Hockey players when they tangle with the Ice in a rare Saturday night match-up at Scugog Arena, with the action getting underway at 7:20 p.m.

Having clinched the COJHL’s fourth-andfinal playoff spot last weekend, the MoJacks made the trek to Lakefield on Tuesday, Feb. 4

for a showdown with the league-leading Chiefs in a preview of the team’s first round playoff series.

After falling behind by a score of 2-0, Lee Taylor put the MoJacks on the scoreboard just past the mid-point of the second period with a powerplay goal, assisted by Kyle Powell and Jeff St. Pierre.

Just over three minutes later, the MoJacks once again lit the lamp on the powerplay as Powell tied the game with his 18th goal of the season, with assists credited to St. Pierre and Conner Shingler.

However, the good times wouldn’t last for the MoJacks as the Chiefs slipped two pucks past MoJacks netminder Jeff Julien to take a 4-2 lead after 40 minutes of play.

St. Pierre wasted little time getting the MoJacks back into the game in the third, netting a powerplay goal just 12 seconds into the frame, with Taylor drawing the lone assist on the play.

Despite some excellent scoring chances down the stretch, that would be as close as the MoJacks would get as Lakefield escaped with a 4-3 victory, marking the third straight game between the MoJacks and Chiefs that was decided by a single goal.

Loose Pucks: - On Friday, Feb. 14, the MoJacks will be looking to spread some heartache as they travel to Bowmanville for a Valentine’s Day encounter with the Clarington Eagles at 6:50 p.m.

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In the Deloitte Super League at the Port Perry Curling Club, Carol Jackson has her Lake Scugog Lumber squad of Ron Parish, Doug Rowe, and Ally Rowe on a real nice win streak right now. After knocking off Scugog Pest Control last week, the team was in tough against Jude’s Sports Bar & Grill, skipped by Willie Beaton. With Lake Scugog Lumber up 2-1 in this tightly contested battle at the midway point of the game, Jude’s would score four points in the fifth to lead 5-2. However, a single

by Lake Scugog Lumber in the sixth, a steal of two in the seventh to tie, and then another steal in the eighth end sealed the come from behind, 6-5 victory. With the win, Lake Scugog Lumber currently sits in the top spot with only one more game remaining in their schedule.

On some tricky ice, Scugog Pest Control beat Rob Larmer’s HUB International 6-4 and improved their record to 1-1 while HUB fell to 0-2 in this second schedule. The hottest team right now, might just be Port Perry Sign Shop, skipped by Glenn Evans. The team has three wins in the second season and made quite a statement to the rest of the field with a dominating 9-2 victory over Kennedy Renovations.

Lindsay KIA took out Allen’s Siding 5-4 to improve their record to 2-0.

Leah Will Wins OJCT Championship Congratulations to Janetville resident and Port Perry Curling Club member Leah Will on winning this past weekend’s season ending Ontario Junior

Curling Tour Championship at the Peterborough Curling Club. Leah plays vice for Mississaugua Golf’s Team Jestyn Murphy, who as first year Juniors, entered this skins format competition as Ontario’s ninth rank Junior team. The team dominated their round-robin with three straight wins taking nineteen out of a possible twenty-four skins. With bigger money on the line, Team Murphy took skins in the last two ends which helped them win their semi-final game against Deborah Hawkshaw from Bayview. Now with $1,000 on the line in the final game against Breanna Rozon from Chinguacousy, Team Murphy would win seven of eight skins and take home $800 for a total weekend winning of $1,160. Not a bad way to end their season.

Extensive Curling Coverage Continues Lately, it’s been hard to stay on-top of all the curling coverage on television. After a week full of extensive National Women’s Scotties coverage on TSN, we were also able to experience Men’s Provincial coverage from B.C. and Alberta broadcast on Sportsnet. Before you have a chance to catch your breath, we now have the privilege to watch the extensive coverage from Sochi. I can’t say I’m going to be up at 3:00am watching a Brad Jacob’s game on a regular basis this week, because that’s what a PVR is for, but wow, this is just outstanding exposure for the sport of curling. I sure hope we are able to captivate a few people into calling their local curling club and giving this game a try. The exposure of the Olympics is huge and I believe has dramatically changed our game for the

better. Here’s hoping another Canadian Curling Olympic gold medal inspires that next generation of young curlers. Go Canada!

The Future of the Handshake Curling has always been a sport deep in tradition, sportsmanship and etiquette. For example, at all levels of play, before a game it is customary to greet your opponent with a handshake and wish them “good curling”. You also seal the conclusion of the match with a “good game” and another handshake.

At the Scotties Tournament of Hearts Womens National Championship this past week in Montreal, countless players, media, volunteers, and spectators were hit with a nasty flu bug which knocked them down and out of action. This bug took no prisoners and played no favourites forcing teams to call on their fifth players with some teams even having to play with only three players.

As a result, elbow taps and waves replaced the traditional pre and post-game handshakes. Even teammates were avoiding high-fives as hand sanitizer became the most valued player of this event.

The players eventually returned to action, but the beloved handshake was no where to be seen.

In the future, fist bumps might just evolve to be the new greeting in curling, however, I truly don’t believe this is the end of the handshake.

The handshake has endured over time and we should continue to see it as a big part our game’s tradition. That being said, the next time you shake someone’s hand, don’t be offended if they reach for the Purell.

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In the Tyke division, Shagg’s pounded Canadian Tire 12-1. Shagg’s goals were scored by Jordan King (4), Scott Honey (2), Adam Goble (2), Cameron Cuzzilla (2) and Cooper Bird. Adding assists were Cuzzilla (4), Goble (2), Trey Bailey, Nicolas Savor, Matthew Seeney and Kailyn Seguin. The Canadian Tire’s goal came from Evan Hussey.

In other Tyke action, Port Perry Dental and W.O. Insurance had a tied 7-7 score. Tanner Scott had a great game, netting

all seven goals for Port Perry Dental, with assists

by Dominic Wagg (2), Cameron Hunter and Jacob MacLennan. W.O. Insurance goals came from Brandon Parrott (3), Owen Griffin (2), and Lucas Braband (2). Braband (3) and Griffin (2) earned assists.

In the Novice division, Make-A-Wish beat J.F. Construction 9-4. MakeA-Wish goals were from Brett Hanley (6) and Dallas King (3). Abbygale Bird (3), Emily Goble, Maya Malhotra, Aaron Waters and Joel Michel made assists. J.F. Construction’s goals were by Jonathan Acker (2), Sally Loverock

and Hayden Piney. Kylie Law and Jonathan Acker each earned an assist.

Krown Rust Control and Eco-Water tied 2-2 in the other Novice game. Krown Rust goals were from Jacob Buchanan and Daymond Clark. Toni Boadway made one assist. Eco-Water’s goals were from Cameron Yeo and Zeke Bailey. Assists were by Bradley Hext and Bailey.

In the Atom division, Low & Low beat Buck’s Construx 8-3. Low & Low’s goals were by Jesse Gaudet (7) and Shannon Arney.

Making assists for Low & Low were Alex Cuzzilla (5), Lukas Malhotra,

Cael Williams and Davis Winger. Buck’s Construx goals were by William Herrington (2) and Bradley Reid with an assist by Emma Carr.

Urban Landscape won against Cochrane Tree Service 5-2 in other Atom action over the weekend. Urban Landscape’s goals were

by Jack Hurley (2), Karrah Mulligan, Carson Nozdryn and Owen Booker. Assists were from Nozdryn (2), Morgan Pateras, Mulligan and Jack Hurley. Cochrane Tree Service’s goals were from Mya Cochrane and Jack Farrugia.

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PTS GF 29 66 26 61 23 62 17 56 GP 19 20 20 10

W 12 9 11 2

GA 42 51 51 74

PIM 34 30 32 29

L T/OTL GAA 4 3 2.05 8 3 2.50 7 2 2.55 7 1 3.00

GF=Goals For A=Assists GAA=Goals Against Average

and Denault Contracting tied 4-4. Red Ribbon Restaurant’s goals were

by Wendy Rudkin, Robert Goss, Lane Horton and Kadin Martin. Denault Contracting’s goals were

by Benjamin Sargent (2), Zachary Vanderboor and Kevin Hetherington.

Red Ribbon Restaurant later took the win against Practicar with a score of 3-1. Red Ribbon Restaurant’s goals were by Owen Silcock, Nathan McLennan and Kadin Martin.

Practicar’s goal was by Bradley VanUden assisted

by Leam Maisonneuve.

In the Bantam/Midget division, All Flags Shell scraped up the win 2-1 against Luchka Float Service. All Flags Shell’s goals were by Dishawn Steward and Jake Denault. Eric Kerr (2) and Billy Parkinson made the assists. Luchka’s goal was

by Carter Lamb, assisted

by Michael Bos. In the other Bantam/ Midget game of the weekend, Omnific Design won against All Flags Shell 4-3. Omnific Design’s goals were from Jacob Lee, Travis Martin, Tyler Schillings and Nathan Silcock. Dishawn Steward scored all three goals for All Flags Shell, with Logan Kuipers and Mitchell Crawford assisting.

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CELEBR IT BIRTHD Y AYS Feb. 13 -

Jerry Springer, Peter Gabriel

Feb. 14 -

Florence Henderson, Simon Pegg

Feb. 15 -

Matt Groening, Jane Seymour

Feb. 16 -

Ice T, Elizabeth Olson

Feb. 17 -

Ed Sheeran, Paris Hilton

Feb. 18 -

John Travolta, Molly Ringwald

Feb. 19 -

Victoria Justice, Seal

To solve a Sudoku puzzle every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: Each of the nine vertical columns, Each of the nine horizontal rows, Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes.

Remember no number can occur more than one in any row; column or box.

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ACROSS

Fodder housing Acct. ledger entries Delicate pancake Cut the fat All dried out Expands one’s staff “The Godfather” composer Nino 18 “... with a banjo on my ___” 19 White heron 20 Start of a sage thought 23 Part of F.D.R. 24 Performed badly 28 Preposition in poetry 29 Lacking brightness or color 32 AFC Central player 33 High-end hotel offerings 35 He played Ponch 36 Second part of a sage thought 40 Piano chanteuse Amos 41 Dumbbells 42 Having star quality?

45 Average golf scores 46 Oft-mispunctuated possessive 49 Furthermore 51 Unpopped popcorn 53 Third part of a sage thought 56 Magazine installment 59 The embryo of an invention 60 Source of an artist’s inspiration 61 Kind of common stock 7 Allowance after tare 62 Baltimore’s McHenry, for one 8 No-___ (gnat) 63 Winning cards 9 Romano or Swiss 64 No longer novel 10 Physical property of inflexibility 65 Arctic Ocean floater 11 Commit a faux pas 66 Cozy spot 12 The Carolinas’ ___ Dee River DOWN 13 Wintertime in D.C. 1 Take giant steps 21 Endow, as with a quality 2 One with pressing issues?

22 BBQ serving 3 “Stuart ___” 25 Fairy-tale baddie 4 Biggest city in Nebraska 26 Depilatory brand 5 Invite punishment 27 Fraternal fellow 6 Choice of courses

Horoscope Column

1 5 9 14 15 16 17

30 Basic unit for the elements 31 Jazz genre 33 Concerned with sacred matters 34 Lyric sung by Doris Day 36 Women hate it when they run 37 Dinner crumbs 38 Associate on the job 39 Enlarged area on a map 40 Can opener 43 Stick 44 Pasture 46 Bring about

47 48 50 52 54 55 56 57 58

Acts the coquette Most like a fox Take a whiff of Circus Maximus attendee Pedestal percher Prefix for “sol” or “space” Elected ones AA candidate Whirlpool site

TAURUS (April 19-May 20): A love interest you are attracted to around Valentine’s Day may have a different lifestyle or come from an ethnic group or culture different from your own. You should receive a financial reward later in the month.

GEMINI (May 20-June 21):A current love relationship will be more intense and feelings will run deep this Valentine’s Day. If you are single and meet someone new, the relationship will be far from casual.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Enjoy activities with friends, attend social events or start a new love relationship You will radiate plenty of charm and wll want to be kind to others. Avoid being too overemotional on Valentine’s Day. LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Do your best to be pleasant, polite and accomodating on the job. Try to improve harmony and team work with your co-workers. Your health should be good, if you avoid overindugence.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Single Virgos could fall in love at first sight.

Marrieds should treat their loved one to a romantic dinner. Virgo parents may want to share creative projects with their children. Communicate with empathy.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Spruce up your home and host a Valentine’s Day party. Since you will be inspired to beautify your home, why not start a new redecorating project.

Enjoy a peaceful period in your home life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): In general, everyday activities will be pleasant. If you plan to travel, put off the trip until March.

If single, you may find love at a local community event. Slow down on the road, drive the speed limit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):If you have been involved in a long term relationship, consider giving your partner an engagement ring on Valentine’s Day. You can make your position very attractive. Charm sells!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): With Venus in your personality sector, money and romance are yours for the asking. Beautify yourself by going for a facial, getting a new hair-do or buying a new outfit. You will make a great impression on an admirer.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): You will feel a need to serve and can express this need through charitable work or looking after a sick relative. However, avoid becoming a martyr.

Schedule down time to recharge your batteries.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A full Moon on Valentines Day will set the stage for a new love affair. Romance is in the stars.

Enjoy! Plan activities with friends. You could meet a significant other through one of your companions.

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CLASSIFIEDS IN MEMORIAM

ROBINSON, Audrey Lillian Passed away on February 6, 2014 at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Ralph.

Loving mother of Kelly and Julie.

Cherished grandmother of Patrick, Joshua, and Katherine.

A funeral service was held in theCHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, 266 North St., Port Perry, on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 1pm, with visitation in the church hall for one hour prior to the service. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. Donations in Audrey’s memory to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by her family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME (1-877-987-3964) with whom arrangements have been entrusted. The family would like to thank all the P.S.W.’s and the staff of Lakeview Manor for their dedication and numerous acts of kindness while looking after Audrey. (Donations and expressions of sympathy may be made online through www.newcastlefuneralhome.com.)

DONALD EARL LANCASTER (Formerly of Jeffton Crescent, Scarborough.

Loyal Employee of IBM for close to 40 years.)

Peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2014, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 83. Donald Lancaster of Port Perry, beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Martel). Loved father of Karen and her husband Mike Ross of Scugog Point and Scott Lancaster of Port Perry. Proud Poppa of Cody Lancaster of New York City. Dear brother of Norman Lancaster and his wife Elizabeth of London. The family of Donald Lancaster received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermottPanabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, February 7th from 7 - 9 p.m. A Service to Celebrate his life was held in the Chapel on Saturday, February 8th at 11 a.m. followed by a reception in the Heritage Room. Private interment Resthaven Cemetery, Scarborough. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. Special thanks to everyone at Westshore Village in Port Perry for all the love they gave dad in his last years. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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You had a loving nature A heart as pure as gold.

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A comforting word A gentle hug. From you we could rely.

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THE LEGO MOVIE Thur. Feb. 13 Fri. Feb. 14 Sat. Feb. 15 Sun. Feb. 16 Mon. Feb. 17 Tues. Feb. 18 Wed. Feb. 19

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LABOR DAY Fri. Feb. 14 Sat. Feb. 15 Sun. Feb. 16

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THE NUT JOB Sat. Feb. 15 Sun. Feb. 16 Mon. Feb. 17

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AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Thur. Feb. 13

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ICE FLIES AT FEB FEST: One of the many ice sculptors who showed off their skills at Feb Fest begins carving a life-sized dog from a block of specially prepared ice. The event, held annually inside the Latcham Centre and in Palmer Park in Port Perry, attracted a huge crowd despite the cold.

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Drama and laughs lined up at Town Hall 1873 BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Town Hall 1873 in Port Perry is offering up a series of exciting new shows from the end of February and into April.

Wait Until Dark The first show, Wait Until Dark

by Frederick Knott and directed

by Ruth Smith, is the story of Susy Hendrix, a recently blinded housewife who unwittingly possesses a doll filled with illicit drugs.

During the course of the show, a brutal criminal named Harry Roat coerces two small-time thugs into helping him con Susy into giving up the doll. A battle of wits ensues as Susy and the young girl upstairs launch a counterplot against the thieves.

The drama plays on the themes of darkness and light as Susy navigates through her sightless world, and the mob thugs signal each other with light through the Vene-

tian blinds. The film adaptation in 1967 starred Audrey Hepburn (as Susy) who received an Academy Award nomination.

Performances of Wait Until Dark will be held on Feb. 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and Mar. 1 at 8 p.m., special matinees will be presented on Feb. 22 and Mar. 1 at 2 p.m.

Tickets, which can be purchased at www.townhall1873.ca or by calling 905-985-8181, will cost $22 for adults, $18 for youth 16 and under, and $20 per person for groups of ten or more.

Monty Python’s Spamalot Following the intense Wait Until Dark, the Port Perry Town Hall Players are sure to lighten the mood with their rendition of Eric Idle’s famous rip-off, Monty Python’s Spamalot. The show, directed by Dave Ellis, features a bevy of talent from across Durham Region - with music

direction by Jackie Crawford and Choreography by Jasmin Reville.

Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and The Holy Grail, this hilarious musical retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including “Best Musical,” and received 14 Tony Award nominations.

Performances of Spamalot will be held at Town Hall 1873 on March 27, 28, 29 and April 3, 4, 5 at 8 p.m.

Special matinees will also appear on March 29 and April 6 at 2 p.m.

Tickets, which can be purchased at www.townhall1873.ca or by calling 905-985-8181, will cost $24 for adults, $18 for youth 16 and under, and $20 per person for groups of ten or more.

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Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman

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Philip Seymour Hoffman was a brilliant actor, one of the greatest of his generation, though I understand for many he was a love or not sort of artist (for you Jamie...sorry).

Found dead in his New York apartment of an apparent drug overdose, a needle still in his arm, the actor had been very forthcoming and open about his demons during interviews the last few years. I spoke with him in 2005 and though he had been clean for twenty years he admitted that the need was always there, and thus, that need, for heroin took him at forty-six years old.

Hoffman won the Academy Award for his riveting performance as Truman Capote in Capote (2005), in which he captured the essence of the writer while he was creating his seminal work In Cold Blood. In addition to the Oscar, Hoffman won awards from the Screen Actors Guild, the Hollywood Foreign Press and countless critics organizations. He would be nominated three other times for Best Supporting Actor for his work as CIA operative Gust in Charlie Wilson’s War (2007), a disgraced priest in Doubt

The Scugog Memorial Library, together with local photographer Johnathan van Bilsen, will present their 12th annual digital photography seminar.

The event will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 6:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., and will feature topics such as: composing the perfect photograph, the functions of the camera and its controls, travel pho-

Film by Foote

by John Foote (2008) and just last year as the hypnotic cult leader Lancaster Dodd in The Master (2012) which earned him more than a dozen awards from the various American critics organizations. Hoffman had recently been seen in the newest Hunger Games film, Catching Fire and will be seen in the next, as games master Plutarch Heavensbee, who has a very different agenda than those who preceded him.

Hoffman was from the Dustin Hoffman school of movie stars, not especially attractive, a tad overweight, he would find early work as a character actor.

Yet there was something very real about his work, something human as he possessed an inherent ability to slip under the skin of the character he was portraying and be nothing else. When watching Hoffman perhaps we were

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seeing an element of ourselves, so much so that we could connect to his flaws of character onscreen.

One of his finest performances, perhaps the one that he might be best remembered for, was as cult leader Lancaster Dodd in the mesmerizing The Master (2012) loosely based on L. Ron Hubbard and his Scientology religion. You cannot take your eyes off him when he is onscreen and though we know he is a fraud, we are fascinated as to why people follow him. As flawed characters Hoffman was at his best perhaps because he drew from his own life, in which he was obviously flawed.

None the less he was a gifted actor, hugely so and the film world is a little less without him. His work leaves him immortal, which is the greatest power of the cinema.

When seeing Hoffman on screen, we saw a regular guy, a man at war with the world around him, or one totally at ease with where he was. We looked at him and saw humanity, for good or bad, and where able to say, “I know that man, I am that man.”

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The workshop will be held in the Rotary Room at Scugog Memorial Public Library, 231 Water St., in Port Perry. There is a registration fee of $35 and preregistration is required. Please call 905-985-7686, ext. 101, or visit the library to register.

Region opens creative contest The Regional Municipality of Durham is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and as part of the celebrations, the Region is inviting secondary school students to participate in a creative contest.

The Region invites secondary school students, who live in Durham Region, to submit a short creative work celebrating life in Durham Region.

Entries may include an essay, poem or story (maximum 500 words), web page (maximum three layers), original song, photo composition or video.

Each entry must be an original work about Durham Region. Students can send an electronic copy of their entry (must be less than 10MB if attached to an e-mail) or a link to it, to creativecon-

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Students may enter as individuals or as part of a group.

Durham Region was created on Jan. 1, 1974, under The Regional Municipality of Durham Act, 1973. The 40th anniversary is officially recognized in 2014.

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