Vol. 10 No. 11
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER COVERING NORTH DURHAM
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 View The Standard’s VIDEO OF THE WEEK
“Uxbridge Youth Kindness Mission”
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
FIND OUT WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH ON-LINE No Obligation, It’s FREE
www.DurhamHomePricesOnline.com Realty Executives Systems
Trailspin takes top spot in ‘Win This Space’ DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: After months of hard work from its numerous entries, the Uxbridge BIA awarded the top prize in its ‘Win This Space’ competition to Trailspin Outdoor Sports on Thursday, March 6, at the Uxbridge Music Hall. The contest to find Uxbridge’s newest entrepreneur was put on in partnership between the Uxbridge BIA, Durham Region Economic Development and Tourism, and the Business Advisory Centre of Durham. After launching in August, the contest received 55 entries over 55 days, and between November and March, whittled down the entries to the Top Five, who were featured in video presentations before a large crowd gathered at the Uxbridge Music Hall for the live finale last week. “It has been a really exciting initiative, and the more we talked about it, the more people jumped into it,” said BIA Chair Don Andrews. “It’s all about partnerships, and really showcases what we can do when we work together.” Partnerships were at the core of the winning entry, Trailspin Outdoor Sports, which will cater to a wide-variety of outdoor enthusiasts, and began as two separate entries before the participants decided to team up in the hopes of bringing this exciting new business opportunity to Uxbridge. “My partner Fred Seemann and I came into this together, since we’re both mountain bike racing officials,” Trailspin co-owner David Horyn told The Standard. “As we went through the workshops, we saw there was another bike shop (headed by Vince Borg) and who better to team up with? So, we worked on a super proposal.” According to Mr. Horyn, Trailspin will not be limited to a typical bike shop. “We’re not just looking at biking. We also enjoy cross country skiing, and it’s a great opportunity to bring in cross country skiing equipment, snowshoes and other winter sports gear. As well, we are looking to bring in skateboards and scooters since there is a great demand in the community with the new skatepark in town,” added Mr. Horyn. T U R N TO PAG E 7
Trailspin Outdoor Sports took home the Grand Prize in the Uxbridge BIA’s ‘Win This Space’ contest which concluded at the Uxbridge Music Hall on Thursday, March 6. (From left) Trailspin’s Vince Borg, Cole Henderson and David Horyn pose with judge Susan Fumerton after their win. However, the following day, Mr. Henderson, hired as a bike mechanic at the store would be arrested and charged with first degree murder in connection with the recent death of Richard Morrison (see story below).
Arrest made in Uxbridge murder DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: Durham Regional Police have charged 26-year-old Uxbridge resident Cole Henderson with first degree murder in connection with the recent death of Richard Morrison. Mr. Henderson was arrested on Friday, March 7, in connection with the slaying of Mr. Morrison, who was found dead at his home on Galloway Cres., in the Quaker Village neighbourhood of Uxbridge, in the early morning hours of Feb. 28 with what police are describing as “obvious signs of trauma.” Following his arrest, Mr. Henderson
made a brief court appearance by video in Oshawa on the morning of Saturday, March 8, and will remain in custody until his next court appearance, scheduled for Monday, March 24. The night before his arrest, Mr. Henderson was a guest at the Uxbridge BIA’s ‘Win This Space’ competiton. An avid bike enthusiast, Mr. Henderson was slated to work as a bike mechanic at Trailspin Outdoor Sports, the winning entry in the competiton. “The news came as a great shock to our team, and obviously Cole is no longer part of the plan. Fortunately he was only a minor player and not part
of our ownership structure. We fully intend to move forward with our venture,” Trailspin co-owner David Horyn told The Standard. An investigation into the murder of Mr. Morrison is ongoing, and police are urging anyone who may have additional information on the case to contact Det. Moore (ext. 5326) and Det. Sheridan (ext. 5345) of DRPS’ Homicide Unit at 905-579-1520. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on-line at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
2014 VENZA
0% OR
FINANCING FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS O.A.C
$2000
CASH BUYER INCENTIVE
Little Britain Rd, Lindsay
705-324-6771
“Reputation for Quality”
JOIN JOINUS USFOR FOROUR OUR
open house in in Uxbridge Uxbridge summer open house 2 • Thursday, March 13, 2014
The  Standard
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITYEMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES JOIN US FOR OUR
jobsin Uxbridge service www.employmenthelp.ca
WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY, Summer WIN WEDNESDAY, Jobs WIN WIN FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 12 PRIZES PRIZES FEBRUARY12 12 PRIZES Available in: 1 TO 3 P.M. 11TO TO 33P.M. P.M. Bartending * Camp Counsellor O F F I C I A L W E L C O M E AT 2 P. M . *LCCCook *AT Customer Service OOFFFFI ICCICashier I29 AATORONTO LL WWEELSTREET OOM MEE AT 2 UXBRIDGE, P.P.MM. . ON SOUTH, UNIT22, Farming * Grounds Maintenance 2929TORONTO TORONTOSTREET STREETSOUTH, SOUTH,UNIT UNIT2,2,UXBRIDGE, UXBRIDGE,ON ON Serving * And much more! Discover a variety of valuable employment and academic
Purple Woods celebrated the start of their thirty-ninth annual Maple Syrup Festival this past weekend, on March 8. The woods were alive with families and small children braving the cold to get their fill of pancakes, horse wagon rides, and of course, real Canadian maple syrup. The event attracted over 500 visitors, and continues daily through March Break, until March 16 - when it will be open on weekends for the remainder BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard of the month. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.cloca.ca/msf.
upgrading services in your community. Come and visitprovided Durham College Employment Refreshments will be served. Discover Discover aavariety variety29 ofofvaluable valuable employment employment academic academic Services, Toronto Street S, Unit and 2,and Uxbridge Please RSVP to dory.strikwerda@durhamcollege.ca for more information on current job postings! upgrading upgrading services services provided provided in in your your community. community. or 905.852.7848 by Wednesday, February 5. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard Refreshments Refreshmentswill willbe beserved. served.
Five candidates come forward in Scugog
IT’S TIME TO START PLANNING FOR SUMMER!!
Please PleaseRSVP RSVPtotodory.strikwerda@durhamcollege.ca dory.strikwerda@durhamcollege.ca STUDENTS: stop by Collegeplease Employment For more information on Durham services available, oror905.852.7848 905.852.7848 by byWednesday, Wednesday, February February 5.5. visit www.employmenthelp.ca. Services to have your resume revamped, check out job postings and pick up some job searching tips!
EMPLOYERS: connect with us to advertize your available summer positions. Let us help please you findvisit the For Formore more information information on onservices servicesavailable, available, please visit right canditates for the job. www.employmenthelp.ca. www.employmenthelp.ca.
For more information on services available, please call 905.852.7848
SCUGOG: After a quiet ten weeks to start the nomination period for this October’s municipal election, several candidates came forward with nomination papers last week, declaring their intentions to run for a seat on Scugog Council. Ward 2 Councillor John Hancock was the first candidate to declare, with four other local residents tossing their hats into the ring last week. Local business owner Tom Rowett is the first candidate to declare for the race for the Mayor’s chair after filing nomination paperwork last week. A life-long resident of Scugog Township, Mr. Rowett is co-owner of 1st Financial Centre, and last year, purchased Homestead Furniture & Appliances alongside his wife Christine. In a press release on his web site, www.tomrowett.ca, Mr. Rowett commented on the high taxes currently imposed on Scugog residents, and offered a platform to cut red tape
DIANNE HOOKER
$
905-985-9777 1-800-448-1056
CANTERBURY COMMON - PREMIER ADULT LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY!
9 47
,90
0
NEW
LIS
TIN
G
$
9 45
,90
0
in order to enable more growth within the municipality. “Right now local businesses are being driven away by high taxes. My team and I will retain them in our community, while enabling them to grow. By cutting red tape and thinking outside the box, our approach will result in quality jobs being created for our residents,� said Mr. Rowett. “If we remain complacent, many residents, businesses, our children and grandchildren will not be able to afford to live here. We would have paid all these taxes for someone else to enjoy; or even worse - vacancy!� As well, Blackstock’s Mark Reid has emerged as the first challenger for the position of Regional Councillor. Janna Guido will be looking to challenge John Hancock for Ward 2 Councillor, and Jennifer Back is the first candidate in the running for Ward 5 Councillor. Nominations for the 2014 municipal election will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 12. A full list of all registered candidates can be found online at www.scugog.ca. NEW
LIS
TIN
G
$
9 33
,90
0
Sales Representative
1894 Scugog St., Port Perry
XXX EIPPLFS DB t JOGP!EIPPLFS DB COLDWELL BANKER R.M.R. REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Welcome to this pristine home enhanced by 9 ft ceilings, large windows & wonderful bright open concept design. Shows like a model home! Numerous upgrades since 2011 include new 24 x 12 ft sun deck with awning, stonework & landscaping front & back, shingles, flooring, neutral decor throughout, crown moulding, central air, central vac, water treatment system + much more! Park your car, walk to the golf course, pool, nature trails & beautiful downtown Port Perry!
BEAUTIFUL PORT PERRY BUNGALOW!
Great location! Desirable quiet neighbourhood! Well maintained 1800 sf bungalow on a spacious 49 x 133 ft property with fenced maturely treed bkyd. Recent updates include: custom kitchen by “Green Apple Cabinets�, shingles, 97.5% ultra high eff gas furnace & most windows. Features 3 gas fireplaces, California shutters, hdwd floors, bright 18 x 12 ft Sun Rm addition & full finished lower level. Relax on the large front porch or back deck.
BRICK BUNGALOW, ATTACHED & DETACHED GARAGE!
Entertain, Relax & Exercise! Enjoy all the benefits for entertaining: beautiful spacious Rec Rm, above ground pool & yr round hot tub on the huge deck! Superb curb appeal, paved driveway for many vehicles, lake access nearly. 6 year 22 x 34 ft detached garage for many uses. Quality upgrades throughout this bright sunlit home: 2 new bathrooms, mn fl family rm w/garage access, windows, shingles, ext doors, flooring, decor ... the list is endless! Great Neighbourhood!
PLEASE ENJOY VIEWING VIRTUAL TOURS AT WWW.DHOOKER.CA 4 $6
9,9
00
SPRAWLING BUNGALOW BACKING ONTO RAVINE!
This is one of the best locations in Port Perry! Perfect inside & outside ... Private backyard paradise ... Picturesque backing onto wooded ravine! This is the setting you dream of & is located in the northwest area of Port Perry close to everything! This beautiful all brick bungalow has been completely renovated & offers 3 high end “spa� type bathrooms, rich hardwood flooring, granite counters & fully finished lower level which could be an in-law suite. Fully fenced backyard. Roomy 2 car garage w/entrance to lower level. Attractive landscaping! Interlocking Driveway for many vehicles.
$
9 64
,90
0
BRIGHT SPACIOUS HOME WITH LAKE VIEW!
This family home is located in a wonderful lakeside community of upscale homes 4 mins from Port Perry. Lake access is close to this beautiful private 2/3 acre lot (100 x 300 ft) with backyard paradise, quiet farmland behind & picturesque view of the lake across the street. Bright & spacious custom built 2500 sf home plus recently built 3 season second storey Sun Rm with sensational lake view. Features are quartz kitchen counters, abundance of large new windows, 12 x 14 ft Bunkie/ shed, paved circular driveway & oversize garage.
3 $9
9,0
00
LOCATED IN PORT PERRY’S HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER EXCLUSIVE LAKESIDE ESTATE ENCLAVE ... HONEY HARBOUR HEIGHTS!
One of Port Perry’s finest, this magnificent executive home has been designed for entertaining & spacious living with exquisite custom quality features throughout! The kitchen is open to the fabulous great room with vaulted ceiling & wall to wall windows offering a panoramic view of the lake. Special highlights include 10 ft & vaulted ceilings, garden door W/O’s on main & lower levels, huge master suite & spa-like ensuite & phenomenal bright W/O lower level to enjoy entertaining, relaxing or use as an in-law suite. This perfect size home is enhanced by multiple oversize windows to capture the spectacular lake views & the beauty of the gardens & picturesque scenery this park-like 1.9 acre property has to offer. Your family & friends will enjoy the multiple W/O’s to private terraces, porches, stone patios & walkways, garden pond & fragrant gardens. Triple size 1,020 sq ft garage! Please contact me for further information.
The voice of North Durham
Thursday, March 13, 2014 • 3
Uxbridge Youth Centre spreads some March Break love (Right) One of the many inspirational and positive post-it-notes which were stuck up all over downtown Uxbridge, reading ‘You are not alone!’
The teenage participants of the UYC’s Kindness Mission roamed the streets of Uxbridge for roughly two hours, searching for strangers to bestow their gifts, hugs, and positive messages on. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
Were you one of the many Uxbridge residents who saw a little extra kindness on Monday, March 10, or perhaps you saw a gang of teenagers march by with bouquets in-hand? The Uxbridge Youth Centre (UYC) launched their Post-it-note Kindness Mission on Monday, March 10, and a group of local youth hit the streets, armed with flowers, markers, and
a positive message. “We decided to kick off March Break by spreading some love around,” said Stephanie Mulhall, Program Facilitator for the UYC. “We hit the streets to commit random acts of kindness and positive graffiti with our inspirational post-it notes and flowers. Our mission is to see people smile and brighten their day – plus it’s a huge confidence boost to the kids.”
The mission turned out to be highly-successful, despite the chill in the air, as many compliments were given and bundles of flowers were given out in heartwarming displays throughout downtown Uxbridge. “It was really awkward the first time,” said one participant. “But it makes me happy to see them happy, and they want to pay-it-forward.” The UYC, located downtown at 34 Brock St. West,
ess Much More
offers a drop-in refuge for youth and teenagers of all kinds. Their artistic and positive programming facilitates a safe, friendly place to hang-out, meet new friends, get involved, or just relax. The Kindness Mission was just the first of many events being held over March Break. Additional special events include the fourth annual The Brook Never Sleeps eco-workshop and hike on Wednesday, March 12 at 9:15 a.m., followed by the Click-A-Pic Scavenger Hunt, where youth will use cell-phone cameras to find a list of objects, on Thursday, March 13 at 1 p.m. and a ceramics painting workshop, hosted by local artist Cynthia Cupples, on Friday, March 14 at 1 p.m. “The UYC’s mission is to be a positive place for the youth of Uxbridge and surrounding area,” said Stephanie. “Whether they need help with something, need to talk, love creating art, or just want to come find something to do – we do what we can.” Stephanie explained that, as most teenagers do, the youth of Uxbridge struggle with common teenage issues and concerns. She believes that sharing and spending time
with like-minded youth, creating something positive, and having fun can help immensely and create a sort of support network. In addition to drop-in hours and special March Break events, the UYC is also home to a variety of skill-building and positive workshops for youth. These workshops encompass many topics such as wellness, health, job skills, music and the arts, suicide prevention and environmentalism. “There’s always something going on here,” said Stephanie. “We encourage kids to come take part and have some fun.” Registration and information for com-
C:L C I>D AD86 FIREPLACES & GRILLS
ing events and workshops can be found on-line at www. U x b r i d g e Yo u t h C e n t r e . com, by e-mailing info@ uxbridgeyouthcentre.com, or by phoning (905) 862-3456. Social media is a great way for youth to get involved with the UYC. Connect by visiting their Facebook page at Facebook. com/uxbridgeyouthcentre, following on Twitter at @uxyouthcentre, and checking out photos on Instagram at @uxbridgeyouthcentre. Get a closer look at the Kindness Mission with The Standard’s video-ofthe-week, on-line at www. TheStandardNewspaper.com.
EG:"HEG>C< HE:8>6A ;G:: &*%
6XXZhhdgn H]dee^c\ HegZZ
l^i] ejgX]VhZ d[ CVedaZdc 77F GH&7 bdYZa
Jake Viera presented a flower to Uxbridge Deputy Fire Chief Bill Graham, when he stopped into the fire hall to say hello and brighten some days, during the Uxbridge Youth Centre’s Kindness Mission on Monday, March 10. Jake said that he “just loves to make people smile, no-one expects a random gift.”
Mattress and Much More
&-,) HXj\d\ Hi# (Hwy. 7A & Water St.) Edgi EZggn 905.985.7420
$419,700 PRINCE ALBERT PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP
PORT PERRY APPLE VALLEY
Original owners - 2,200 sf custom design & built all brick Just Move in this 3+1 Bedroom all Brick bungalow. 3 bedrooms. Open concept. Dream kitchen with SS Raised Bungalow. Hardwood flooring, Master appliances. Granite, ceramics. Family room with walk-out to 3/4 Bedroom walkout to Patio and Private fenced acre landscaped lot. Hardwood is everywhere. Wait until you yard fully finished lower level bedroom. 3P/C see the Master! Wow! Living, Dining rooms, fireplace. Lower family Games Room. Gas fireplace. Quick level fully finished with office & rec/games room with wet bar & closing. Asking $418,700 Reduced $409,700 fireplace. Asking $699,700. Call Chuck Willes 905-985-9777
OPPORTUNITY ON BUSY HIGHWAY "EXPOSURE PLUS!"
PORT PERRY SHOWS A "10"
Situated on a beautiful private 1 1/2 acre treed lot. 2200
PRINCE ALBERT – ORIGINAL OWNERS.
Bring the family. All brick 4 bedroom home with sunroom
sq. ft. open concept brick bungaloft. Dream kitchen overlooking a mature treed lot 60’ X 257’, updated eat-in Live in a modern apartment with view for with centre island. Granite, hardwood, walkout. 3+2 kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, lower level rec miles. Great business potential. Restaurant bedrooms. Master bedroom 5 P/C loft overlooks kitchen room – large for family gatherings. Gas fireplace, plenty of - eat-in & take out, beauty salon, and dining area. Large living room. Fully furnished lower hardwood (bamboo), ceramic, many upgrades. Include all professional office, etc. etc. with plenty of level rec room. Bedroom. Fireplace. Detached workshop. appliances. Perfect for family living. Call Chuck Willes for parking. .85 acre. Asking $529,000. full details 905-985-9777. Over $100,000 in upgrades. Asking $589, 000.
4 • Thursday, March 13, 2014
The Standard
Prince Albert P.S. goes for record Huck Finn day lands on April 26 SCUGOG: Final numbers are still being tallied to determine if Durham District School Board students managed to break the Guinness World Record for Most Snow Angels – Multiple Venues. But whatever the outcome, at Prince Albert Public School, student Graham Soomre, who came up with the idea originally, was thrilled to know his peers across the district were outside making snow angels. “It makes me feel good, bringing everyone together to make snow angels and to bring joy to this horribly cold winter,” he said. The idea was forged one recent wintry day, when students were outside to play in the snow. Graham, who had read about the fact such a record existed, suggested it to staff at his school. Given the recent Olympic Games, organizers decided to also use the event to raise money and awareness for Right to Play, an organization that uses sport and play to educate and empower children worldwide to overcome the effects of poverty, conflicts and disease in disadvantaged communities. Before the event kicked off, Canadi-
an Olympic free-style skier Travis Gerrits, who is just home from the Sochi Winter Olympics, sent a video message to students, encouraging them toward the World Record goal. The video can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=DFAVit74dRE. “This is a fantastic idea to exercise your right to play,” Mr. Gerrits said in the video, before flopping down in the snow to do a snow angel of his own. Almost 200 members of the Prince Albert PS community took part, including teacher Rob Dicrescenzo, who completed his snow play dressed, appropriately, in full angel garb, complete with halo and wings. Right to Play’s Shannon Caskey was also on hand to support the effort, both by speaking to students about her organization beforehand, and by taking to the snow herself. Approximately 50 DDSB schools signed on to the Snow Angel Challenge, and numbers are expected to be compiled soon, along with evidence to show compliance with Guinness’ rules. Watch www.ddsb.ca for results when they are available.
UXBRIDGE: Attention all residents of Uxbridge and surrounding area, let’s go fishing again! The 12th annual Uxbridge Huck Finn Youth Fishing day is just around the corner! The event, sponsored by Canadian Tire, is supported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Uxbridge Township, the Royal Canadian Legion, the Optimist Club, the Pickering Rod and Gun Club, the OFAH, Zone “G”, the Uxbridge B.I.A. and last but not least, the Durham Region Police. On Saturday, April 26, everyone is once again invited out for a great fun-filled day of fishing. Elgin Pond will be the home of hundreds of Brook trout just waiting to be caught by any participant 15 years of
FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
age and under. Kick off for the event will be a Huck Finn parade. Starting at Elgin Park at 9:30 a.m., all children and parents are encouraged to dress up in your best Huck Finn outfits. Decorate your bikes and wagons too! All parade participants will be entitled to a V.I.P. fishing area after the parade. Lots of special prizes for those participating in the parade! We have some fantastic prizes too! Participants have a chance to win a prize and are guaranteed a fun filled day of fishing. Bring your equipment, we’ll provide the bait to all registered participants! To register pick up your ribbon ahead of time at any of the following locations: Ux-
pool, Uxbridge Legion, Presents, Presents, Blue Heron Books and Canadian Tire. You can also get them at the Pond on the day of the event. If you don’t have any gear the Pickering Rod and Gun Club will be pleased to lend it to anyone 15 and under! This year’s event promises to be another tremendous success. We encourage the entire community to come out and have a great time with your family. Don’t forget the Huck Finn parade too. Watch for the posters detailing the event. It promises to be a great time for the entire family! For further information contact Pat Higgins at 905-852-3315 or Amanda Ferraro at 905852-7831.
Irish Stew By Chef Elizabeth Peck
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on April 3, 2014, at the Township of Scugog Municipal Office, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Township of Scugog Municipal Office, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry. Description of Lands: Roll No. 18 20 040 050 11100 0000; 3786 Regional Rd 57, Nestleton Station; PIN 26756-0048(LT); Part Lots 14 & 15 Concession 8 Cartwright designated Parts 7 to 9, Plan 10RD54; Scugog; File No. 12-06 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,361.31 Roll No. 18 20 040 060 04500 0000; PIN 26750-0010(LT); Part Lot 23 Concession 9 Cartwright as in N135468 except N146387; T/W N15528; S/T debts in N135468; Scugog; File No. 12-22 Minimum Tender Amount: $9,054.97 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Michelle Pick, CGA Manager of Tax & Revenue The Corporation of the Township of Scugog 181 Perry Street P.O. Box 780 Port Perry ON L9L 1A7 905-985-7346 Ext. 131 mpick@scugog.ca
You will have the whole household trailing into the kitchen to savour the aromas of this hearty Irish stew. Support local farmers and use Fresh Ontario Lamb in this recipe. Traditionally made with mutton, potatoes and onions, this dish will satisfy your bellies and warm your hearts as you await the arrival of Spring. Ingredients ¼ cup Butter 1 Onion, large dice 3 cloves Garlic, minced 2 Carrots, large dice 3 ribs Celery, large dice 3 Potatoes, peeled and large dice 1 lb Ontario Stewing Lamb ¼ cup Flour 1 tsp Salt ½ tsp Black Pepper ½ tsp Paprika 4 oz Guinness Stout Beer 8oz Beef Stock 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped Directions 1. Combine lamb, salt, pepper, paprika and flour in a bowl. Mix until the meat is well coated. Set aside. 2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. 3. Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, potatoes and seasoned meat. 4. Cook until the meat is seared, approximately 3-4 minutes. 5. Reduce heat and stir in beer and stock. 6. Gently simmer until potatoes are fork tender. 7. Stir in parsley and season to taste. 8. Serve immediately. Serves 4
The voice of North Durham
Thursday, March 13, 2014 • 5
NORTH DURHAM BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly It was great to see and feel some close to springlike weather in the past week. Hopefully it is a sign of things to come, soon. The annual Fletcher Mixed bonspiel was held at Port Perry Curling Club recently. Prizes for the Blackstock Curling Club event were donated by the Fletcher, Dale VanCamp and Swain families. After the final rock was thrown the team of Fred Layton, Dave Barton, Julie Barton and Sue Layton were declared winners. Second place went to Peter
Warnica, Ross Weldon, Aaron Christie and Geof Nicholson. The third place team had a revolving lineup of David VanCamp, Tim Dakin, Janet VanCamp, Bill Showler, Sharon Spencer and Steve Groves. Fourth prize went to the Duivesteyn family team of Tony, Peter, Susan and Ivan. Susan Layton won the draw to the button contest while Kim Currie took home the piggy. Due to March break and scheduling issues the Blackstock Fair Board meeting has
changed locations and dates. The meeting will now be held March 19 at 7:30 p.m., at the Blackstock Town Hall, Lower Meeting Hall. Winners of the Tuesday evening euchre party were Peter Booth, Jackie Attfield, Elmo Gibson, Ellen Gibson and Harold Crawford. Low was Norm Lackner while Peter Booth claimed most lone hands. Specials went to Jean VanCamp, Joyce Hawkins, Jocelyn Bradbury and Wilma VanCamp.
EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Bethesda-Reach Women’s Institute is once again holding their Spring Luncheon and Fashion show. It will be Tuesday April 8, at the Uxbridge United Church at noon. Fashions will be by Brock’s of Port Perry. Tickets are available as of March 1. Congratulations to former neighbours Jill and Gord Postma whose daughter Amy and her husband Casey welcomed a baby boy on March 2.
How do you say thank you to such a kind and giving community? The cards, notes, phone calls and meals prepared for Keith and I are so appreciated. I can’t imagine living anywhere else but here. You are all so special. Thank you, Faye Condolences from the community go out to Bob and Ruth Powell and family on the tragic loss of their daughter Lori on Tuesday, March 4.
GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till March break began for many school families this past weekend. For some it means holidays in warmer places, for others local winter activities as our abundance of snow remains! Warmer sunny days and cold nights should soon have Maple Syrup running. You may order Maple Syrup for $10 (540 ml) or $20 for a 1000 ml jug from Greenbank Lions at 905-985-3723. Three area syrup producers are Harlane Farms, Paul and Betty Anne Harder of Wick, the Ashton family, Medd Rd. Epsom, and Purple Woods on ‘The Ridges’ south of Port Perry. The World Day of Prayer, March 7, was attended by 19 ladies who shared the message prepared by women of Egypt. Muriel Gibson will be 96 on March 19, another birthday milestone!
Greeters on the first Sunday of Lent were Hilary Balmer and Mark Jean Till as organist Stu Beaudoin gave a lovely prelude “Have Mercy on me.” It was nice to welcome former minister of church charge, Rev. David Shepherd, now of Port Perry, back for the service of communion, with his message of temptation and “A Good Lent.” Ted and Wilma Smith extinguishing the first Lenten Candle. Pauline Reed spoke of Lent its origin its symbols, a time to pray, do penance, share gratitude and do good works. Mission and Service givings supports the needy, the call for justice in Canada and 28 world countries. A 40 day 2014 Lenten calendar is available at the church, a fun way to support M & S with results being collected on
Easter Sunday. Next Sunday come and hear guest speaker John Molenaar. The choir sang “When You Break Bread”, and practice every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., and welcome new members. Continued prayers for better health for Rev. Paul and family, and others who are not well. I am looking for someone to co-ordinate the church VIBE (Ventures In Biblical Experiences) summer camp for 4 to 12 year olds, mornings from 9 a.m. to noon, which will be led by two trained personnel (students probably) from Kawartha-Highlands Presbytery. 2014 tentative dates are Aug 11 to 15. Please call Mary Jean at 905-985-0535 for info, or if available to help volunteers Pat Raines and Donna Fairman. Reply by June 1 please.
Wednesdays until April 16 Community Soup Lunch in Uxbridge, from 12 - 1:30pm at the Presbyterian Church on Toronto St. S. Donate as you are able to support The Loaves and Fishes Foodbank, and North House. The lunches are provided by North House, local churches, and community groups. Saturday, March 15 St. Partrick’s Day Dinner at the Scugog Island Hall at 6 p.m. Adult tickets $15.Call Pat Taylor at 905-985-8578 or Anna Spencley at 905-9852911 for tickets. Wednesday, March 19 Port Perry Youth are invited to join local teenagers (grades 7-12) at a Youth Alpha Night from 7 to 9 p.m. The interactive, fun, casual evening will be held at New Song Anglican Church, 14460 Simcoe St, Port Perry. The organizing team includes youth from different denominations. Alpha Youth is a youth run program, offering middle and high school students a safe place to discuss their views on some of life’s biggest questions. With the tag line: “Ask Anything,” this night is for people of all levels of faith -- or no faith at all. For more information email askanythingportperry@ gmail.com or visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ youthalphaportperry, or call 289-354-3911. Thursday, March 20 Uxbridge genealogy Group meets in the Genealogy room, main floor Uxbridge Public Library. This is your chance to find out what resouces are available to you for researching your family tree or other interest. Printed material as well as use of the computers will be demonstrated. $2.admission, 50/50 draw. All are welcome. Saturday, March 22 Euchre Tournament at the Prince Albert Community Centre. Doors open 10:30 am. Tickets are $10 for 10 Games of Euchre. Includes Lunch, Prizes, Lucky draws. 1st place $50, 2nd place $30, 3rd place $20. Limited number of tickets available. Call Ilean at 905-985-2146 or Merle at 905-985-7534. Thursday, March 27 Scott Central Public School’s annual Spaghetti Supper in support of the Grade 8 trip to Niagara Falls at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 12251 Regional Rd. 1 in Leaskdale. $10 for adults, $6 for children and $30 for a family of four. Sunday, March 30 Growing Pains, hosted by Nanny Robina at the Roxy
Theatre in Uxbridge 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Come and join us for a chat on how to deal with all the growing pains of your school aged children (4-7). Nanny will teach ways to turn around the greedy, spoiled, gimme gimme gimme attitude through an informative workshop sprinkled with lots of fun. Gain control and don’t be defeated. $30 to attend, for more information and to pre-register, please visit www. ladieslounge.ca. Saturday, April 5 Mom to Mom Sale at the Port Perry Legion from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Moms selling their gently used baby/kids clothing, toys and gear, and local “mom”preneurs selling their unique business items. Free Admission. Missy Lu Photography will be there and will be charging $15/session for spring pictures of your little ones. Put on by our local Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 419. E-mail linseycard@gmail. com for more information. *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. *Big Bucks Euchre at the Odd Fellows Hall, 42 Bagot St., in Brooklin, starting at 11 a.m. Regular progressive euchre. No partner required. $10 each. Lunch included. Excellent prizes. Advance tickets only. Proceeds to Camp Trillium Capital Fund, camps for kids with cancer and their families. For info or tickets call 905-655-4652. 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. Monday, April 28 No charge Dress Rehearsal for Pineridge Chorus Sweet Adelines, 8 p.m., at the Uxbridge Music Hall. Come and cheer on the singers as they prepare for the Regional Competition in May. 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. * 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), 905473-5405. * Port Perry Senior’s Crafts and Wood-carving, 9 a.m., Latcham Centre, Gord Emmerson 905-982-8745. * Join IODE Women Who Make A Difference IODE, Susie Sorabji Chapter will meet in the evening during the fall, women of all ages are invited to attend and learn about volunteer work with IODE. * Brownies, Nestleton Community Centre 6:15 - 7:30 p.m., call Debra 905986-1803. * AA Meeting, 8 p.m. Port Perry Goodtide Group, (speaker meeting, family, friends welcome) Port Perry United Church (basement) 294 Queen St., 905-7281020. * Scugog Duplicate Bridge Club games 1 p.m. afternoon, Prince Albert Community Centre, info: Leslie 905-9821084. * Brock Township Public Library, Cannington Branch, Fall Storytime 11 a.m., three to six-year-olds. * Brock Township Public Library, Sunderland Branch, Fall Storytime 2:15 p.m., three to six-year-olds. * 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 * ‘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, Caesarea Hall, 7:30 p.m. * Sunderland Legion, Darts, 7:30 p.m. * Weekly Euchres Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., at the Prince Albert Community Centre. New players welcome. * Pickleball, 9 a.m. - noon, Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry. * ‘Write Nite’, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Scugog Memorial Library, Port Perry, bring pen, paper info: 905-985-8359. Every Friday * AA Meeting, 8 p.m., Caesarea Community Hall, Reg. Rd. 57, (beside firehall), 905-7281020. * Sunderland Legion, Partners euchre , 7:30 p.m.
Items for Happenings? Let us know. standarddarryl@powergate.ca North Durham Happenings is a community service of The Standard reserved for Charitable and Non-Profit events. We endeavour to run all eligible items in the order which they are received.
6 • Thursday, March 13, 2014
The Standard
ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling At least we had a couple of days of spring and friends in Uxbridge have had robins on the lawn (what’s a lawn?). It has been a very busy week! It started with the pancake supper, which for those of us involved, is almost a full day event. There was a satisfactory, and satisfied, crowd in spite of there being other venues. Thursday afternoon at Zephyr, there was an inspiring movie entitled “Secretariat”, the cham-
pion race horse, but the movie was as much about the perseverance and tenacity of his owner. The next movie be seen is “Chocolat” on Thursday, March 20, at 1 p.m., at Zephyr. All are welcome to attend. I don’t want to be the only one munching popcorn! The last of the video series “The System Belongs to God” was shown on Thursday evening. On Friday, 10 of our ladies travelled to Mount Albert where we were in
charge of the World Day of Prayer service – and filled up on hot crossed buns afterwards. Quite a few in the area have been able to travel to warmer climes. Cor and Jenny VanMaurik enjoyed another cruise but succumbed to this terrible cold on arriving home. Many other couples have also caught the disease. Bryan and Les Smith, with their wives, attended a farm show in Las Vegas for a few days,
SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew and Jean Short Welcome home to Leon and Betty Williams on their return from Florida after visiting with friends and relatives. Although the weather was not hot and sunny every day for many who travelled it sure was better than we were getting here! Congratulations to Paul Cooke on his recent retirement. His wife Diane surprised him with a party in Port Perry where many family members, friends and neighbours celebrated! Best Wishes in the future for good health and happiness !! Seagrave United Church is looking for young people in the Seagrave area who are computer literate and willing to spend three hours a week helping a senior learn to use a computer; students can receive credit for community service hours for their volunteer time. The first session will be on Wednesday, April 2 from 6 to 9 p.m., at Seagrave United Church. If you are interested please contact Don Real (donreal0@gmail. com or 705-357-3871).The format of the first meeting will be a brief introduction to the topics of the evening, followed by guided practice sessions. We hope there are enough laptops available. Congratulations to Frank and Eva Molnar on the birth of their first grandchild, Anthony Mark Armstrong, who was born on Eva’s
birthday, March 9. His parents are Veronica and Mark. Happy Birthday, Eva. What a wonderful birthday gift! Happy Anniversary to Kim and John Debono on March 12. The Community welcomes the O’Hara Family who have moved into the home previously owned by John Foote. Thanks to Rev. David Shepherd for returning to Seagrave Church and conducting the 1st Sunday of Lent service and communion. Don and Marg Real were the greeters this week and also extinguished the first candle of Lent. Happy Birthday was sung to Wendy Hughes, Rick McAskill, and Keith Puckrin. Tara Taylor explained the M&S logo and what the colours represent. Don’t forget your change for the M&S bottle at the rear of the Sanctuary. Mark your Calendars - March 13 at 7 p.m. Opening The Doors to Spirituality Bible Study. All are welcome to attend. March 16 - Church Service at 9:15 a.m. Guest Speakers - Barb Martyn and Don Real. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this column. Please send news to mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com. Thought for the day: “A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” - Walter Winchell.
leaving the three grandmothers in charge of the children at home. Even some of them got sick! During this time Janet Smith had her granddaughter Cassidy visiting from Florida. Karen and Wayne Rynard, Elwood Kirton and Linda Wagg have also been holidaying. Best wishes to Eric Swan who returned from hospital on Sunday. Sunday was the first Sunday in Lent and Holy Communion was served
at both churches. Rev. Diane illustrated some of the things people might consider giving up for Lent; other might consider giving out, doing something special for others. Zephyr UCW meets on Thursday, March 13, at the church. Sandford UCW meets Thursday, March 27. The Guest Speaker is Mrs. Jennifer Wilson, talking about her trip north with the group “Hockey for Hope.” The Book Club
also meets that evening, reading “God’s Double Agent”. On Tuesday, March 18, the Sandford Council meets and on Thursday, March 20, Zephyr council meets. If you are not quite sure how to begin searching for your family tree join us at the Uxbridge Library on Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m., in the genealogy room and find out about all the resources available there.
PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd On Sunday, March 16, after the regular church service, the Outreach Committee will be holding their soup luncheon in the Fellowship room. It is a free will offering with funds raised benefitting community outreach. All are welcome to join us for food, fun and fellowship. The Lenten Study Series have begun. All are welcome to join in on Wednesday evenings, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Port Perry or Thursday mornings, 10 to 11:30 a.m., at Prince Albert. The next gathering to explore the spiritual power of music will be on Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m., in the Fellowship Room. Come and enjoy music, discussion, refreshments and fellowship. The Scugog Ministerial Association Lenten luncheons at the Presbyterian church begin on Wednesday March 19
from 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. The luncheon is proceeded by a short ecumenical worship service. Come and enjoy food, fellowship and reflection. Do not leave it to the last minute to register for the Euchre Tournament on Saturday March 22 at the Prince Albert Community Centre. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $10.00 each for 10 games and it includes a hot lunch at noon. Prizes 1st $50, 2nd $30 and 3rd $20. Part of proceeds will be donated to Camp Trillium. For tickets call Ilean 905-985-2146, or Merle 905-985-7534. Give these ladies a call this week. The past weeks euchre winners are Georgina Stiner, Audrey Adams, Berneice Lawley, Mary Druery, Doreen Bainbridge, and Shirl Leask.
SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson The sun is getting brighter and most of us in our village are ever so slowly coming out of hibernation, including myself. This Friday evening, (March 14) at 7 p.m., is a free March Break event, ‘Movie Night in Sunderland’ at Saint Andrew`s United Church. Everyone is welcome and especially the children, who by now are really ready for some-
thing new to do. The movie being shown is ‘Pixie Hollow Games’. On Saturday night (March 15), from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., is the St. Patrick`s Day Jack and Jill for Andrea Teefy and Dan Crompton at the Sunderland Arena. This should be a good evening out, to wish them well and we could even wear green for their theme. Many of us remember
Kay Sheldon, a Sunderland pioneer, who was always out and about and always glad to meet and greet everyone. Kay passed away this week and she will be missed. Now isn’t this week’s quote oh so true... “Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn” Quoted by Lewis Grizzard in Kathy Sue Loudermilk’s ‘I Love You’.
The of North Durham Yourvoice Community Owned Newspaper
Thursday, October March 13, Thursday, 18,2014 2012 •• 77
Trailspin wins BIA contest F RO M PAG E 1
There was stiff competition for the Grand Prize, with four other dynamic entries taking centre stage at the finale. Rounding out the finalists in the ‘Win This Space’ competition were A.K.A A Kitchen Available, a rentable commercial kitchen spearheaded by Angela Nickle, Alexander Computer Service from Kevin Alexander, which was the 54th entry received, Sorella Weddings and Events submitted by sisters Amy and Ashley Stevenson and the Second Wedge Brewing Company, a micro brewery led by Joanne Richter and Rob Garrard. The quality of entries added to the suspense for the eventual winners, as Mr. Horyn explained. “The 20 minutes after the video presentations, before the winner was announced wasn’t as bad as the week leading up to the finale. I was a little
nervous, but still felt really good about our chances.” The operators expect to be able finalize an Uxbridge location for their store very soon, and Trailspin hopes to open their doors for a soft launch by April 1, and according to Mr. Horyn, the store will, “hopefully be fully stocked and ready to rock by May 1.” In the meantime, local residents can connect with Trailspin through a recently-created Facebook page. Going forward, the group hopes to build on Uxbridge’s standing as ‘The Trail Capital of Canada’ and become a destination point for outdoor enthusiasts from near and far. “We want to be a destination and bring people to town to enjoy our great trails and offer excellent, professional service,” said Mr. Horyn. “We’re all very excited about this opportunity.”
This Week in
History
44 years ago Former Prime Minister John F. Diefenbaker and his wife visit Port Perry. 51 years ago Uxbridge Secondary School wins Gold Medals in the Junior and Midget Boys divisions at the Georgian Bay District basketball tournament. 52 years ago Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 419 officially opens its new headquarters at the corner of Bay St. and Old Simcoe Rd. in Port Perry. 75 years ago TJ Sager, the Clerk-Treasurer for Reach Township is arrested and charged with embezzling $3,000 in township funds. 80 years ago Temperatures plunge to more than 30 degrees below zero, resulting in frozen water mains throughout the area.
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND COUNSELLING SERVICES Dr. Parnian Pajouhandeh & Associates Services for adults, children and adolescents, couples and families. Serving Scugog and area for the past 18 years.
North Durham Professional Counsellors B-188 Mary St. Port Perry äx nx ££ÎäÊÊUÊÊ£ nää ÓxÎ ä£n£ www.northdurhamcounsellors.com
SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
SCUGOG ISLAND SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH 19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, March 16 10 a.m. Morning Service Rev. Michelle Hoffman
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Peter Lackmanec MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m. SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071
ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, March 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
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
ST. ANDREW’S - CHALMERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 40B Toronto Street S., Uxbridge www.standrewschalmers.ca 905-852-6262 Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. All are warmly welcome
UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com
Sunday, March 16 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m. COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca
Sunday, March 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, March 16
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
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
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, March 16 Second Sunday in Lent 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
Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766
revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com
SUNDAY, March 16 Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Service
Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 a.m. Service Everyone is Welcome Children’s Time with Services
A PLACE OF HOPE!
To list your church events contact Julie at 905-985-6985
8 • Thursday, March 13, 2014
The Standard
EDITORIAL Talkin’ ‘bout my generation March Break has arrived, promising hordes of teenagers out-andabout in an attempt to enjoy the chilly weather. However, many young people, who do not have access to extra-curricular programs, still struggle with an age-old adage, “I’m bored.” If you’re not interested in sports, there can frankly be little for a young-adult or teenager to do during the winter this far north. Honestly, community events and March Break camps don’t always hold the same appeal as an Xbox or a new-age art project. This week’s edition of The Standard features a story on the Uxbridge Youth Centre, and the good-work the facilitators and teenagers involved do there. Reporting on this subject brought to light some of the issues which youth programs in North Durham face, namely, a lack of sufficient funding. With numerous influential organizations, artists, and positive-minded adults ready-and-willing to give the youth of North Durham something to do. We need to take a second look at the dollars and donations that go to youth outreach programs and workshops in Scugog and Uxbridge. It is important for the older generation of North Durham residents to facilitate activities for the younger folk. After all, teenage years are meant to be spent exploring a wide-variety of interests and options, not loitering in front of coffee shops or turning to destructive habits. The Uxbridge Youth Centre is a place that looks and feels hip, it doesn’t bear any resemblance to a high-school office or a dentists waiting-room, as many similar locations across Ontario can. Aside from the counselling, advice, and suicide prevention programs they run - the most important piece they offer is the fact that the space is inviting to young people, video games and all - build it and they will come. But the ball does not lay solely in the adult’s collective court. The youth of Scugog and Uxbridge need to keep-up with their already-strong commitment to giving back to their community, by volunteering and furnishing ways for people their own age, or younger, to start positive programs, workshops, charity events or garage bands of their own. So ‘congratulations’ to those who do, and ‘give it a shot’ to those who don’t - there’s a lot of great opportunities here, if you only look.
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
Sincere thanks
To the Editor, We will be forever grateful... To those who stopped to see if we survived our awful traffic accident on Simcoe St. North on Thursday, Feb. 27 at around 2 p.m. To those who helped release us from our demolished car and called 911. To the EMS workers and firefighters who quickly responded and got us to the hospital. To the staff in the Emergency Department at Port Perry Hospital who skillfully and passionately ensured we were ok. To PC. Redwodd who thankfully retrieved our cell phone and met all of our other needs. And to whomever and whatever spirit was watching over us on that horrible day. We send you all our sincere thanks. Iris and Alan Scott Port Perry
Local calls for stop to ‘Hosing at Hall One’ To the Editor, I have to say after a year long battle with three full-time fire fighters and one fire prevention officer who all get paid over $83,000 annually plus sick leave, vacation time, pensions and benefit package. What!? My taxes are going up every year in this township and now we are borrowing from our reserve fund to keep taxes down. Our Council pays fulltime fire fighters who only work four days a week to milk this community for more then $250,000 annually (this does not include the fire prevention
officer’s salary). Now, if there was a need for the town of Port Perry to have full time fire fighters then I would have no problem with this. But, look at the numbers in the Chief’s 2012 annual report. The full-timers did not even respond to one fire for the whole year. They don’t train the volunteers they do almost nothing all day. This is 2014, where every dollar counts while public safety must be in the forefront. Once the union was formed with the fourth fire fighter being added then these four individuals saw an opportunity to seek a higher wage
and easier work schedule. Yes. they got what the wanted more money better work hours and retroactive pay plus retroactive time off. Why I ask? Who knows why. If Chief Miller has asked for these full timers then he must explain to council and to the people of Scugog why he needs the full timers. If he has made a error which by his numbers in his reports demonstrate he has then he should resign as Chief and a complete review of fire services should be done. If Chief Miller can’t handle the job then maybe fire protection should be turned over to the
region, the same way our police service’s our handled. Fire protection is no joke of an issue the men and woman who answer the call everyday should not be taken for granted. With the new work schedule of the full-timers there are days at hall one when you can’t even find a full timer because of days off, vacation, or sick days. The hosing at Hall One needs to be stopped. The numbers over and over again demonstrate that the full timers do absolutely nothing for $83K a year and our taxes keep going up. Steve Perry Scugog Township
94A Water Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1J2 | Phone: 905-985-6985 | E-mail: standarddarryl@powergate.ca 2012 CCNA
CMCA AUDITED
The Scugog Standard Limited is owned and operated by Skyline Media, which publishes The Standard once weekly.
EDITORIAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: It is the goal of The Standard to provide the North Durham community with a reliable source for news, civic events and community activities in a forthright, balanced and open way that is inclusive of all residents. It is the objective of The Standard to promote healthy and open dialogue by residents of the community on the issues and events that affect us all. The Standard hopes to promote independent newspapers and journalism through the efforts of employee shareholders.
EDITORIAL POLICY: Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and in letters to the editor are not necessarily those of The Standard. Letters must be signed and the telephone number (which will not be published) included. Requests that a name be withheld will be honoured only if there is a compelling reason to do so. The Standard reserves the right to edit or refuse to publish any unsolicited material.
ADVERTISING POLICY: The Standard reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. The Standard is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of the advertisement nor are they liable for other errors and omissions to advertisements in subsequent issues, or any refunds of monies paid for the advertisement. Standard prices and distribution can be subject to change and are valid for 30 days from time of quote. All claims of error must be made by Tuesday at noon of the week following publication.
Publisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . Skyline Media General Manager. . . . . . . Colleen Green Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darryl Knight Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Lister Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin Priebe Graphic Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda McFarland Multi-Media. . . . . . . . Christopher Green Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie Lee
The voice of North Durham
Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Buy in Durham Region! Looking for good-quality, fresh foods? Durham Region is home to a variety of different farms that cater to all sorts of taste buds. Packed full of flavour and nutrients, locally grown foods are normally sold within a day or two of being harvested. Meaning these foods are picked at their peak ripeness, giving you the freshest product possible. When you buy directly from the farmer, you buy directly from the expert. Local farm markets also have some year-round products, including eggs, meat, preserves, honey, maple syrup and more. Buying from local producers also helps the economy. Economic impact studies indicate that every
dollar spent locally generates two dollars of economic activity. By buying from a local farmer, you also protect Durham region’s prestigious farmland and beautiful countryside. You will be helping farmers stay viable which ensures that your children and grandchildren will have access to high quality food, fresh air and clean water. Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association is a volunteer organization supporting local producers and marketing local fresh produce. For more information on locally produced commodities or on how to become a members of Durham Farm Fresh, visit www.durhamfarmfresh.ca or contact us at coordinator@durhamfarmfresh.ca or 905-427-1512.
SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C Le Saux-Ball The annual Spring Drum social is coming fast. It will be held on Saturday, March 22, beginning with a pot luck luncheon, please bring your favorite dish and drumming into the afternoon. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to come out to the event, it is a drug and alcohol free event. The Drum Social is being hosted by the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, and will be held at 22600 Island Rd., 1 km north of the Casino on the left hand side, watch for signs. There will be free door prize and raffles tickets and of course the famous 50/50 draw come out
Thursday, March 13, 2014 • 9
NEWS & OPINION
for a afternoon of drumming and socializing. Everyone is welcome to come out to this event! The next event the First Nation will be holding will be the Native Arts and Crafts show and sale, and the date to remember for that will be Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will door prizes and raffle tickets for purchase and a 50/50 draw. Call to worship was called by the Rev Michele Hofeman, a warm welcome went out to those who came out to the service the message was “Lenten Journey Begins.” St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
on Saturday, March 15, for tickets please call Pat Taylor at 905-985-8578 or Anna Spenclay at 905-985-2911 There will be a congregational Meeting on Sunday, March 16 after the service. Happy anniversary goes out to Doug and Susie Baird on the 13th of March. Also Happy Birthdays goes out to: Donald Edgar, Dane Thompson, 9, Jason Sliwa 10, Corey Collins 12, Cory St. James 13th, Karen Slute and to Justice Colwell on the 14th and Happy Birthday to any one who may have been missed. I can be reached by phone at 905-985-7662 or by email at jc.lesaux@me.com.
Staying in touch... JOHN O’TOOLE MPP
Recent legislation takes aim at SLAPP lawsuits Although relatively new to Ontario, SLAPP lawsuits are a potential threat to citizens’ rights to freely comment on matters of public concern. SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. A SLAPP lawsuit might occur if a large organization supporting a particular government initiative sues a community group or individual citizens and activists opposing that initiative. These lawsuits might occur, for example, in battles between developers and environmentalists. SLAPP lawsuits are usually based on claims that citizens are making defamatory and untrue statements that will cause specific harm. Bill 83 is entitled “An Act to amend the Courts of Justice Act and the Libel and Slander Act and the Statutory Powers Procedure Act in order to protect expression on matters of public interest.” This legislation, if passed, would enable someone who believes he or she is the target of SLAPP lawsuit to file a motion to have the lawsuit dismissed. The Bill features a fast-track review process. It is my understanding that, unless the plaintiff is likely to be seriously harmed by the public comments, the rights of citizens to speak freely would prevail. In the case of large wind energy projects, the provincial government has legislatively silenced any objections. I support the rights of citizens to freely express their views on matters of public concern. Governments and their agencies are much bigger than individual citizen. Sometimes, the only rights left to the citizen are the rights to sway public opinion through freedom of speech and through public debate. That being said, freedom of speech is not unlimit-
You’re in Carcosa now “I know what happens next, I saw you in my dream. You’re in Carcosa now, with me. He sees you. You’ll do this again, time is a flat circle.” That quote comes from Reggie Ledoux in the fifth episode of the HBO series True Detective, titled “The Secret Fate of All Life.” Since it debuted on January 12, the series, which stars Matthew McConaughey as Rustin Cole and Woody Harrelson as Martin Hart, quickly grew on me like no show since Lost. Part of the appeal of True Detective is that it made the audience (well, some of the audience) into True Detectives themselves. Through my own journey, I frequently wound up chasing after any clues the show would offer up, the most notable its recurring mentioning of a Yellow King. In 1895, Robert Chambers wrote a collection of short stories that were loosely assembled around a fictional play that contained a second act that was so disturbing that it drove the audience insane. Coupled with a first act that is so compelling that the audience couldn’t stop watching even though they understood their fate. That play is called, you guessed it, The King In Yellow. And that was what True Detective was for a large contingent of its fans. It was wildly compelling televi-
sion, but also remarkably full of red herrings that led to dead end after dead end. It all left me feeling like I was stricken with the detective’s curse myself, with all of the answers I was looking for seemingly right under my nose, but not sure where to look for them, since I was looking everywhere. I didn’t stop with obscure weird fiction from the 1890s, and over the course of the series’ run I became a bit of a quasi-expert on such things as Membrane Theory (M-Theory for short), which is an extension of string theory, and ultimately left me really wishing I had taken physics in high school. And I was not alone. Seemingly everywhere you went on-line over the past two months, you were sure to find any number of theories as to what the series was building towards and how the mystery would ultimately unravel. In fact, spending yesterday anywhere near a computer without having watched the season finale (I did that the next night) was akin to the dorkiest episode of ‘24’ I could possibly imagine. I eventually watched the finale, and was quite satisfied with how it all ended, and be sure it did end. Since True Detective is an anthology series, it will begin anew next year with a new cast, new setting, new case and new time period. And that was another
ed. For example, if opponents of a certain proposition use outright lies, then they should be held accountable under the laws that provide protection against slander, libel, and defamation. Bill 83 is currently in second reading. It will need very thorough scrutiny in committee. At the end of the day, the rights to freedom of speech must be respected. Auto Maker Withdraws Request for Funds On Tuesday, March 4th, Chrysler announced it is withdrawing its request for $700 million in taxpayer funding. The money had been sought in support of improving plants in Brampton and Windsor. The best response for a stronger Ontario economy is to encourage investments and jobs without over-regulation and excessive tax. Having worked in the auto sector for over 30 years, I understand the value of automotive manufacturing. At the same time, the job of government is not to pick winners and losers. Rather, the job of this government is to prevent more firms from closing up shop and leaving Ontario. You can still buy Heinz products, but they will not be manufactured in Ontario. The same holds true for Kelloggs in London, Ontario; Caterpillar (Also in London) and John Deere in Welland. These are just a few of the more well-known manufacturers that have closed up shop in Ontario over the past few years. A strong business environment is the best way to restore good-paying private sector jobs in manufacturing. Competitive tax rates, affordable electricity, a skilled workforce and reductions in job –killing red tape will bring back jobs in Ontario. Spending more tax dollars, and adding to Ontario’s debt will not.
Up All Knight
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard @darrylknight83
part of what made the series so refreshing, that every episode was directed by the same guy (Cary Joji Fukunaga), and written by the same guy (Nic Pizzolatto). Giving it a sense of continuity that is lacking from most series. While the series fails to really develop any characters outside of Rust or Hart, it does feature a dynamic supporting character of sorts in the breathtaking shots of the southern Louisiana bayou where the story is set, adding a layer of beauty in the ugliness of miles after miles of swamp and refineries that seem to be everywhere in that part of the United States. The creators will have a hard time living up to everyone’s heightened expectations for the next season, and even after what (I felt) was an extremely satisfying finale, the internet was flooded with people crying foul over the way the mystery had been wrapped up. I guess you can’t please everyone. Since time is a flat circle, nothing changes and I’ll be left here writing this column again, just as I’ve always done, and always will do.
10 • Thursday, March 13, 2014
The Standard
It’s easy being green at Frankie’s Ristorante BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
UXBRIDGE: Frankie’s Ristorante, a fine-dining experience located at 1 Main St. South in the heart of Uxbridge, recently celebrated their certification as the only restaurant in Ontario to achieve level three LEAF status an award for outstanding environmental practices in the restaurant industry. “Here at Frankie’s, my family and I live green in our daily lives. I am very conscious of where our food comes from and what is in it,” said Joel Van Veghel, co-owner of Frankie’s. “It only took a few changes to green-up the place, but we wanted to promote sustainable practices, composting, and energy efficiency in Uxbridge.” LEAF, or Leaders in Environmentally Accountable Foodservice, is a Canadian organization which strives to raise awareness of energy waste and environmentallyunsustainable practices
Joel Van Veghel, pictured with his mother and co-owner Donna Van Veghel, operates Frankie’s Ristorante in Uxbridge. Their restaurant recently became the first in Ontario to achieve level three LEAF certification, for their outstandingly ‘green’ improvements and attention to energy efficiency. in restaurants. Members who receive one of the three levels of certification are featured on the website www.leafme.ca
and receive recognition for their efforts. “We had a student, Eva Greff, come in who was doing a university
Durham Pharmacy
*Validation of Parking with EVERY Prescription Pick-up *or with any $10 or more purchase
ess Much More
Durham Pharmacy 462 Paxton St., Port Perry 905-985-8484
Mon-Thu 9 am-8 pm; Fri 9 am-6 pm; Sat, Sun 10 am-2 pm
FREE DELIVERY IN TOWN
project on energy-efficiency,” said Joel. “She audited the entire building for one year and looked at every detail from our light bulbs to our napkins. Since we already had an audit, it was only a small step to make some changes and be recognized by LEAF.” Joel explained that statistics show a shocking fact, restaurants are one of the largest energy hogs, clocking in at five times the energy use than most other commercial properties. “It’s the light bulbs, the fridges, and the deepfriers,” said Joel. “They’re always on and always costing you money, like energy vampires.” The Van Veghel family pays close attention to their food, not because they own and operate a restaurant and the Baked At Frankie’s bakery, but
YVn :kZgn Eg^XZ
(,*
because Joel and his late brother Frank are severe celiacs. Due to this, they strongly support a farmto-table methodology in their menu items. “Few people think about where the food on their plates actually comes from,” said Joel. “A major concern of mine is the litres of fuel burned in the trucks, and the distance travelled by the tomatoes to their arrival.” Frankie’s addressed this issue by partnering with a group of local farmers such as Mast Creek Produce, an Uxbridgebased farm which grows its crops without any pesticides or chemicals. Taking the farm-totable philosophy a step further, Joel says that the farmers who deliver produce will walk around to the front-door and place a reservation to dine at
Frankie’s that night. “It’s actually become ‘farm-to-table-to-farmer’, they love eating the produce they grow!” Numerous small changes can add up to dramatically increased energy savings. Joel began last year by simply changing halogen light bulbs to LED, and installing fans in-lieu of air conditioning. Without being too hard on the pocketbook, business owners can make imperceptible tweaks to their current methods and see an immediate and tangible profit on energy bills. “My mentality is that I can’t not recycle,” said Joel. “I can’t see why a restaurant wouldn’t want to go green. We didn’t make these improvements so that we could get an award, we were already living green and wanted to be more effective.” Moving forward, Joel hopes that with LEAF, he is able to inspire other restaurants across Ontario to take a look at their energy usage and wave the green flag of environmentalism. He believes that the LEAF program needs to gain exposure, so that it can shed a light on the negative affects people can have on the environment outside of their homes. “It’s really a full-circle concept,” explained Joel. “Our customers appreciate the notion that the food they eat is environmentally sound and locally-sourced - it shows them that we care what goes into their meals and what is done with the waste. Even our take-out boxes and napkins are compostable, and living green has never tasted so good.”
FJ::C B6IIG:HH
FjVa^in '¹ E^aadl Ide :jgd Dgi]deZY^X
9djWaZ ('*! Il^c ''*
;G ::
E^a a ej dl l gX] ^i Vh ] Z
6AA B69: >C 86C696# 6AA H>O:H >C HID8@# CD G:8N8A:9 B6I:G>6A
Mattress and Much More
&-,) HXj\d\ Hi# (Hwy. 7A & Water St.) Edgi EZggn 905.985.7420
VOL.7 NO 3
N o r t h D u r h a m ’ s n e w e s t au t o m o t i v e m a r k e t p l ac e
THURS DAY, MARCH 13 , 2 014
OAC
OAC
12 • Thursday, March 13, 2014
THE STANDARD ON WHEELS
The Standard
5 tips for buying a vehicle this spring
Let’s face it. Spring fever isn’t about love at all; it’s about cars. New cars, used cars, car shows, car showrooms, car ads, that new car smell and test drives. For those in the market for a vehicle this spring, there are some things you can do to make the experience interesting, rewarding and satisfying. The first is to become informed. A video produced by the Office of Energy Efficiency at Natural Resources Canada is a great place to start. The video is fun, entertaining and informative plus it describes everything you need to know for making that all-important first purchase. In a nutshell, it offers five great tips for buying your first car. Analyze your driving needs. Where do you live? What do you do? How will you use your vehicle? How many people and things will you carry along with you? How much will you travel each day? These are just a few of the questions you can ask yourself to help give you a realistic idea of the size and type of vehicle you’ll need. Analyze your choices. Gasoline, diesel, electric or hybrids are your basic power choices nowadays and each has its advantages depending on your driving needs. Avoid temptation. There are some thirsty, fuelguzzling vehicles out there and they’re not all pickup trucks or large SUVs. You can find a vehicle with moderate thrills that won’t cost a bundle to fill up or maintain. Think light, think small, think efficient. Your friends will be impressed with your concern for the environment if you choose a smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicle that produces fewer greenhouse gases. Why buy a bigger, more expensive vehicle when a smaller, greener one will do? Do the math. Check the EnerGuide label on the vehicle for the fuel consumption ratings. The label gives you an idea of how many litres; always strive for the lowest fuel consumption rating. For example, a vehicle with a fuel consumption rating of seven litres per 100km would use about half the fuel than a vehicle with a rating of 14 litres per 100km. If you’re looking to purchase a used vehicle, you can still get fuel consumption ratings from websites such as www.vehicles. nrcan.gc.ca, which will also give you estimated annual fuel cost. What a great tool for budgeting. By analyzing your driving lifestyle, choosing the vehicle and power that’s right for you and doing your fuel consumption homework, you’ll be driving in style in no time—with money in the bank and a green mindset. Courtesy of News Canada
Lessen the load: how weight affects fuel consumption Your vehicle is like your body. The larger and heavier it is, the more energy it needs to get around. Heavier vehicles have greater inertia and greater rolling resistance, which both contribute to increased fuel consumption. By choosing a lighter vehicle, you can raise fuel efficiency and lower your vehicle’s harmful emissions. For every 100kg of weight reduction, fuel consumption could decrease by about 0.4L/100 km for cars and about 0.5L/km for light trucks. For example, the difference between combined city/highway fuel consumption for the best and worst conventional gasoline, base-model minivan, is about 2L/100km with a corresponding difference in curb weight of about 490 kg (note the difference in consumption is not solely due to weight). At today’s fuel cost of about $1.20/L, this translates to a savings of about $4,800 over 200,000km. Imagine what you could do with an extra $4,800 in your pocket?
There’s really no reason not to choose a lighter weight vehicle nowadays. Increasingly stringent government legislation, evolving consumer preferences and new technologies have made lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles the standard nowadays. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle this spring, only buy what you need and try to choose a smaller vehicle with a smaller, more fuel-efficient engine. To lighten the load of the vehicle you have, only carry essentials in your trunk. The bottom line: do your homework before making any major decisions. There is some great information about fuel efficiency and vehicles on the Natural Resources Canada website at www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca. The Office of Energy Efficiency for Vehicles has posted some detailed, common sense information for consumers that is definitely worth checking out. Courtesy of News Canada
Get your green on and go eco-driving Eco-driving, a concept that has been extensively researched in Europe, is actively supported by Canada as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For those who adopt it, ecodriving has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by up to 25 per cent. With more than 20 million vehicles on the road in Canada, that represents billions of litres of fuel that could be saved annually. So what exactly is ecodriving? Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency boils it down into five simple steps: Accelerate gently. The harder you accelerate the more fuel you consume. In the city, you can conserve fuel by easing onto the accelerator pedal gently and gradually. Pretend there’s an egg under the gas pedal and an open cup of coffee on the dash. Try to drive
without breaking the shell or spilling the coffee and you’ll be good to go. Maintain a steady speed. Be consistent. Unintentional dips in speed and sudden bursts of acceleration take a toll on your tank and your wallet. In fact, tests show that varying your speed up and down between 75 km/h and 85km/h every 18 seconds can increase your fuel use by 20 per cent. Use cruise control whenever possible. Anticipate traffic. Read
the road ahead, anticipate road disruptions, monitor the movements of pedestrians and other vehicles and keep a comfortable distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Coast to decelerate. Coasting to a stop with your foot off the gas pedal is like driving for free. By anticipating traffic slowdowns as early as possible, you can decrease your speed, conserve fuel and save money by simply taking your foot
off the accelerator. Today, most vehicles are equipped with fuel-injection systems that automatically shut off the flow of fuel to the engine when the accelerator is fully released. Avoid high speeds. Even if you have a need for speed, slow down. Most cars, vans, SUVs and pickup trucks operate most fuel efficiently when travelling between 50 and 80 km/h. Anything above this optimal speed zone and vehicles consume increasingly more fuel the faster they go. For example, if it takes $10 worth of fuel to drive a certain distance at 100 km/h, it would cost $12 to travel that same distance at 120 km/h. That’s like throwing a toonie out the window every 100 km. You can learn more about fuel efficiency and eco-driving at www.vehicles. nrcan.gc.ca. Courtesy of News Canada
The voice of North Durham
THE STANDARD ON WHEELS
Thursday, March 13, 2014 • 13
14 • Thursday, March 13, 2014
The Standard
THE LARGEST LOCAL SPORTS COVERAGE IN DURHAM REGION
Bruins battle back against Chiefs in COJHL Finals DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
The Uxbridge Bruins furthered their growing reputation as the COJHL’s Comeback Kids with a 3-2 win over the Lakefield Chiefs on Monday, March 10 in Uxbridge to stave off elimination in the COJHL’s Cougar Cup Finals. Making their fifth appearance in the Finals in the past six seasons, the Bruins fell behind three-games-to-none in the series prior to Monday night’s thrilling victory. Tyson Eastgate had the lone goal for Uxbridge as the fell by a score of 5-1 in Game 1 of the series, contested in Lakefield on Tuesday, March 4. On Friday, March 7, the series shifted back to Uxbridge, but the Chiefs continued to roll, winning by a final score of 6-2, with Marco Mastrangelo netting both goals for the Bruins. The following night, the Chiefs manhandled the Bruins by a score of 13-3 to take a three-games-to-none lead in the best-of-seven series. After more than 13 scoreless minutes, Connor Miller gave the Bruins the lead with a powerplay goal, assisted by Connor Beck and Jarett Smith. However, just 37 seconds later, the Chiefs would roar to life as they reeled off 11 straight goals until Jeremy Toupin scored the first of his two third period goals just past the midway point of the frame. With their backs against the wall, the Bruins wasted little time getting on the scoreboard in Game 4, with Miller netting a powerplay goal less than two minutes into the action, assisted by Matt Allen and Beck. However, just over three minutes later, the Chiefs would respond with a powerplay goal of their own to tie the game 1-1. Late in the first, Uxbridge survived a stretch of strong play in the offensive zone by the Chiefs, led by the dynamic penalty killing efforts of Tim ‘Honey Badger’ Bierema, Korey Brand, Carter Vahey and Eastgate. As well, the Bruins were boosted by several big hits from Matt Pollard and effective shot blocking from Liam Blais.
Uxbridge Bruins forward Korey Brand controls the puck while Dylan Locke attempts to create space in front of the Lakefield Chiefs’ net during the Bruins’ 3-2 win over Lakefield in Game 4 of the COJHL Finals, on Monday, March 10 in Uxbridge. The Bruins will trek to Lakefield on Wednesday, March 12 for Game 5 of the series. A Bruins win will send the series back to Uxbridge for Game 6 on Friday, March 14, at 7:45 p.m. DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard The teams traded tremendous scoring chances early in the second period, with Max Tjin making several sensational saves between the pipes for Uxbridge. Almost nine minutes into the second, Miller blazed into the offensive zone and dished the puck to a streaking Mastrangelo, who found Allen in the slot and the captain buried a shot past Chiefs goalie Zach Wainman. Just over five minutes later, Blais eluded three Lakefield defenders as he zigzagged through the offensive zone before finding Brand at the corner of the net, and he chipped the puck high over the outstretched glove of Wainman to give Uxbridge a two-goal advantage. The Bruins would continue to pile pressure on the Chiefs as the second period drew to a close, but couldn’t add to their lead through 40 minutes of play. A Lakefield goal just over seven minutes
into the third would cut the Bruins’ lead to a single goal. However, the team received great contributions from throughout the lineup as they hung on for the 3-2 win despite an offensive onslaught from Lakefield down the stretch. Following the game, Bruins Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson commented on the habit of the team to play their best when facing elimination, having previously rallied from a three-games-to-one deficit in their semi-final series against the Clarington Eagles. “The team has done an excellent job of facing adversity,” Hodgkinson told The Standard. “We have to hope that the 13-3 loss was a one-off thing, and it feels really good to come back with a win. Losing that big, you can take it two ways. Either you dig a hole and stay in it, or you rally, which is what we were able to do tonight.”
In order for the series to be extended yet again, Hodgkinson noted that the team will have to continue to play a physical game, and pressure Lakefield in all situations. “To be successful, we have to keep pushing and play one style not two.” Loose Pucks: - The Bruins were buoyed in the last round by a stirring rendition of O Canada from Georgina Ice ‘Superfan’ Rick Cote, a passionate supporter of Junior ‘C’ hockey who has been a constant presence at Uxrena throughout the playoffs. - The Bruins will look to continue their come back in the series in Lakefield for Game 5 of the series on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Should it be needed, Game 6 will be played in Uxbridge at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, March 14. Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday, March 16 at 2:30 p.m. in Lakefield.
The voice of North Durham
NORTH DURHAM SPORTS
Thursday, March 13, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 15
Christian Elliott finding success at Penn State level athletically,â&#x20AC;? Elliott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I chose Penn State because of its exceptional academic status as well as the continuously improving golf program. I knew that Coach Greg Nye has a lot of coaching experience behind him coupled with the fresh knowledge
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
Port Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christian Elliott is enjoying the transition to life as a member of the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf team at Penn State University, and the 19-year-old recently posted the top score for the Nittany Lions in a stroke play match-up against the University of Richmond. Although the Spiders would prevail 519 to 510 in the event, Elliott posted one of the best outing of his young NCAA career, leading the way for the Nittany Lions, as he posted a match-low score of 69. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Richmond played very consistent today from top to bottom,â&#x20AC;? Penn State head coach Greg Nye said after the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had some great scores out of Christian [Elliott], Jens [Talbert], JD [Dornes], and Shane [Stewart], but we struggled to put up three more we needed to win.â&#x20AC;? Penn State will resume its spring slate on the links when the team travels to Tallahassee, Florida for the Seminole Intercollegiate from March 14 to 16. A dynamic athlete from a young age, Elliott captained the Port Perry Predators PeeWee hockey team during the 2007-08 season, before his ambitions would eventually lead him to focus solely on golf. Elliott appears to be coming into his own at Penn State after a drastic transition to the school in
of our assistant coach Mark Leon. Also, Coach Leon being Canadian like myself influenced my decision somewhat.â&#x20AC;? Local fans can stay upto-date with all of the latest Penn State Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gold news on-line at www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-golf.
ay D s â&#x20AC;&#x2122; k c i St. Patr end Week
Christian Elliott is turning heads in his Freshman season as part of the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf team at Penn State University, after a stellar career on the links at Port Perry HS. MARK SELDERS, PENN STATE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Special to The Standard the fall, following a standout career at Port Perry High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hardest part about the transition would have to be moving away from home and for me, a new country. Also, trying to adapt to a new team environment with different coaching styles and schedules was challenging,â&#x20AC;? Elliott told the Penn State athletics web site, www.gopsusports.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not qualifying for the first three tournaments showed me how hard I would have to work to be a starter on this team. After getting the
opportunity to play as an individual at our fourth tournament at East Tennessee State, I played well and earned a spot on the starting roster for our next tournament at Georgetown. I played relatively well there, contributing to our third place team finish.â&#x20AC;? Heading into the spring season, Elliott is looking for continued improvement, and a more well rounded game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking for my game to mature and become better rounded over the course of the season. I
want to become more of a polished collegiate player,â&#x20AC;? Elliott added. As well, Elliott is looking to embrace the academic environment at Penn State in the hopes of becoming a true student-athlete. In fact, the academics at Penn State played a major role in drawing the Port Perry native to State College, Pennsylvania. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to become an Academic All-American because I think it shows the ability to balance success in the classroom as well as competing at a high
Discount For Early League Sign Up Before March 31, 2014
DINNER SPECIAL
Foxbridge 905-852-7962 www.foxbridgegolf.ca Scrambles 950-852-7323 www.scramblesatfoxbridge.ca
Impressive results for Uxbridge Swim Club Four swimmers from the Uxbridge Swim club recently travelled to London, Ontario to compete in the Provincial Age Group Championships. There were 721 qualified athletes representing 83 clubs from across the Province. In competitive swimming there are no considerations given to the size of the club or community you come from. It is totally based on your ability to make the strict qualifying standard in your particular event or number of events.
Listen Up
Mitchel Ferraro, Scott Kerr, Erin Power and Alex Winslow represented Uxbridge well. Mitchel captured gold in 50 free, 100 free & 100 back and placed 2nd in the 200 free and the 200 IM. A highlight at the meet for USC was the silver medal performance by Erin Power in the 100 back and just missing her first National standard by half a second. The Uxbridge Swim Club would like to thank the community for their ongoing support and to remind
Cartwright Sports & Recreation, Inc.
ess Much More Visit our website to listen to podcasts on local events!
www.thestandardnewspaper.ca
you of our upcoming Swim-a-Thon on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. This is when all our swimmers from 7 years of age to 18 years take to the water to swim 200 lengths of the pool or for two hours, whichever comes first! Pledges can be made online at www. ontarioswimathon.ca/usc and if you want to see some amazing swimming drop in at Uxpool on Saturday, March 29 between 6 and 9:30 a.m. or on Sunday, March 30 from 8 to 10 a.m.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
h HVjXZ h GjW
8jhid IVWaZb h
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
EG:"HEG>C< HE:8>6A
3971 Hwy. #7A. Nestleton
HVjXZ H]dee^c\ HegZZ
7:00 p.m. Nestleton Community Centre
www.cartwrightfields.ca
All community members welcome
;G:: &*%
l^i] ejgX]VhZ d[ aVg\Z Z\\#
Mattress and Much More
&-,) HXj\d\ Hi# (Hwy. 7A & Water St.) Edgi EZggn Â&#x2122; 905.985.7420
16 • Thursday, March 13, 2014
NORTH DURHAM SPORTS
The Standard ORILLIA TAKES DOWN ATOM PREDATORS: The Port Perry Atom Predators battled hard, but came up just short in their OMHA semifinal series against the Orillia Terriers over the weekend, losing 4-3 in Game 5 on Sunday, March 9 at Scugog Arena. May Gray battles for space in front of the net while Trent Ayres and Cameron Haineault keep their eyes on a shot from the point. In other Predators news, the Bantam Predators will duke it out with the Amherstburg Stars in the upcoming OMHA Finals. A schedule for the series should be posted this week at portperryminorhockey. ca.
Aldon
TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS • Automotive & Marine • Serviced & Rebuilt • Warranty Available
COMPLETE GENERAL REPAIRS Don Campbell 178 Reach Industrial Park Rd., Port Perry, On
905-985-2659
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Check us out on
Super League playoffs are in full swing ROB STEELE Special to The Standard
An active lifestyle starts with the right fuel!
The Deloitte Super League kicked off their playoffs last week with the top eight teams taking to the ice. Top-seeded Gus Brown, skipped by Don Beaton, did not get the start they were looking for in their match against Allen’s Siding. Mark St. John orchestrated steals in the first three ends and a 4-0 Allen’s lead. However, a deuce in the fourth by Gus Brown got the team back on track as they went on to steal three points to take the 5-4 lead after six ends of play. Holding Allen’s to a single in the seventh, Gus Brown sucked a rock around some guards in the eighth end, forcing Allen’s to try some low percentage angle runbacks, with no success. Gus Brown would steal two and the exciting 7-5 victory. Gus Brown will now
face Jude’s Sports Bar & Grill, who beat Scugog Pest Control 5-4. Jude’s scored three in the third end, but Scugog Pest Control would recover to tie score heading into the final end. With his last stone, Jude’s skip Willie Beaton quietly removed the opposition counter half buried at the top of the four foot circle for his point and the 5-4 victory. In the other bracket, second-seed HUB International’s Rob Larmer got everything he could handle from Port Perry Sign Shop. Glenn Evans got his team out to an early lead but HUB was able to steal a point in the fifth and two more in the sixth to carry them to a 5-4 victory. Lake Scugog Lumber’s Carol Jackson took it to Sue McKnight’s Lindsay KIA foursome. A score of three in the fourth followed by steals in the fifth and sixth ends was the end
of KIA as McKnight conceded the game as Lake Scugog Lumber won 7-2 after six ends. Lake Scugog Lumber will now face HUB in the other semi-final. Losers of the first round matches fall to the consolation bracket. The playoffs take a hiatus for March break, but will be back on the ice Thursday, March 20 for the semi-finals. Willie Beaton named Super League Curler of the Year At the Deloitte Super League banquet last Thursday, the league awarded Willie Beaton as its ‘Curler of the Year.’ The inaugural award was created to honour the memory of Brian Van Camp, the league’s 2011 champion. Voted on by league members, the award goes to the curler that best captures all the great qualities Brian brought to the league: competitiveness, leadership, enthusiasm
SCUGOG MEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE JUNIOR DIVISION TEAM STANDINGS S Team 1st Herrington’s Quality Butcher 2nd Square Boy 3rd Menzies Chrysler 4th Taylor Ford 5th Fitzgeralds Auto Service 6th Harp & Wylies 7th Lake Scugog Lumber 8th Scugog Movers GOALIE STANDINGS S Goalie 1st Kenny Harman 2nd Kellin Jackson 3rd Clint Killeen 4th Jeff Clayton 5th Curtis Doherty 6th Jason Wallace 7th Joe Houser 8th Mike Pashley Legend
GP W 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 3 0 3 0 3 0
L 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 3
T 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0
Team Herringtons Quality Butcher Fitzgeralds Auto Service Menzies Chrysler Square Boy Taylor Ford Harp & Wylies Scugog Movers Lake Scugog Lumber
S=Standings P=Points
OTL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GP 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3
PTS GF GA PIM 6 15 3 12 5 18 12 10 5 14 8 14 4 14 13 28 3 9 6 22 1 8 16 16 0 10 18 16 0 6 18 32 W 3 1 2 2 2 0 0 0
GP=Games Played GA=Goals Against
L T/OTL GAA 0 0 1.00 1 1 2.00 0 0 3.50 0 1 4.00 1 0 4.33 2 1 5.33 3 0 6.00 3 0 6.00 W=Wins T=Ties
SPONSORED BY
Harp & Wylies
PLAYER STANDINGS S Name Team Square Boy 1st Seth Grey 2nd Matt Macmaster Herringtons Quality Butcher 3rd Shane Norton Menzies Chrysler 4th Ryan Laycoe Herringtons Quality Butcher Square Boy 5th Matt Roth 6th Scott Brownson Taylor Ford 7th Matt Murray Lake Scugog Lumber 8th Jesse Mischtian Menzies Chrysler 9th Kirk Anderson Menzies Chrysler Herringtons Quality Butcher 10th Ryan Allen L=Losses G=Goals
GP 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
G 9 3 4 5 2 3 3 4 3 3
A PTS PIM 4 13 2 8 11 0 4 8 2 2 7 0 5 7 2 4 7 0 3 6 0 1 5 2 2 5 4 2 5 0
GF=Goals For A=Assists GAA=Goals Against Average
and dedication to the sport, sportsmanship, camaraderie and fellowship. Congratulations Willie on a very deserving honour. Durham Elementary School Curling The Uxbridge Curling Club played host to the Durham Elementary Athletic Association’s annual school curling bonspiel. Sixteen elementary schools signed up to compete in three, four end games. Ben Mitchell’s foursome from Valley View Public School took the overall championship winning all their games and finishing with a total of 44 points. In second place, the Gandatsetiagon team from Pickering also won all their games and only finished out of top spot by a mere 1/4 of a point. Uxbridge Public School’s team of Matt Hansen, Emma Milne, Maddy Garrard, and Thomas Morgan took home the bronze medal. The R.H. Cornish White Team skipped by Rachel Steele finished fourth with 31 1/4 points. Tied for fifth spot were S.A. Cawker, skipped by Brooklyn Kerry, and R.H. Cornish’s Blue Team skipped by Nathan Steele at 29 3/4 points. A great day had by all curlers with many thanks to Rob Thompson for coordinating this great event. Intermediate Provincial Results Uxbridge resident Jim Bell, took his Unionville Curling Club team of Scott McPherson, Greg Nelson, and Ray Leroux to the Provincial Intermediates in Elora last week. The team headed into the event riding a six game
win streak, but unfortunately, the team struggled to get any momentum going at the Provincials and finished the competition with three wins and four losses. John Young Jr. from Chatham Granite won the event topping the eight team round-robin with six wins and one loss. OCA Makes Official Statement… Finally! In a one page press release, the Ontario Curling Association (OCA) made their first official statement which finally acknowledged a conflict with the Canadian Curling Association. The rift apparently began with the CCA anonymously getting forwarded some confidential OCA documents which contained several comments they found “inaccurate and defamatory.” As a result, the CCA instituted several restrictions and conditions on the OCA. In January, an investigation was complete and an apology was required. Their initial apology was not approved by CCA Governors and the issue dragged on until another, more recent apology was accepted without reservation. OCA member clubs and curlers are still very upset with being kept in the dark on the specific issues and how it was allowed to escalate to critical levels. Upcoming spring zone meeting ought to be very entertaining as OCA executives will finally have to face the membership and answer a lot of pointed questions. Gotta love the politics of sport.
The voice of North Durham
Thursday, March 13, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 17
CELEBR IT BIRTHD Y AYS Mar. 13 - David Draiman, Neil Sedaka Mar. 14 - Albert Einstein, Billy Crystal Mar. 15 - Eva Longoria, Mark Hoppus Mar. 16 - Lauren Graham, Blake Griffin Mar. 17 - Kurt Russell, Gary Sinise Mar. 18 - Queen Latifah, Vanessa Williams Mar. 19 - Glenn Close, Bruce Willis
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. Copyright Š 2008 Knight Features/Distributed by Universal Press Syndicate
Anita Van Zeeland F.T.A.
TAX RETURNS FROM $30
PERSONAL, SMALL BUSINESS, CORPORATE
Tax Returns t "DDPVOUJOH #PPLLFFQJOH 4FSWJDFT t "MM (PWFSONFOU 3FNJUUBODFTt 'BSNJOH 4NBMM #VTJOFTT BOE $PSQPSBUF "DDPVOUJOH t (PWFSONFOU "VEJUT "QQFBMT t $PNQVUFSJ[FE "DDPVOUJOH BOE 1BZSPMM t %FCU $POTPMJEBUJPO 3 6 Wa t e r S t . 1 P S U 1 F S S Z t t X X X G D D B Solutions to Coffee Break on Page 19
Horoscope Column
by Joan Ann Evelyn | 905-725-9179 | www.astroconsultation.com
BEING POSSESSIVE By Luke Paul Bryan ACROSS
1 Areas around altars for the clergy and choir 6 Uncle Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mail org. 10 Fish with long jaws 13 Chemically nonreactive 14 Offspring of Japanese immigrants 16 Outback steakhouse meat? 17 Begin work in earnest 19 Pampered one? 20 Wife of Abraham 21 Turn informer 23 Brain scan readout, for short 26 Rowdy moppet 27 Bewitches with juju 28 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bonanzaâ&#x20AC;? star Lorne 30 Auto insurance factor 31 Players may up it 32 Poetic foot 34 Palindromic time 37 College bigwigs 39 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Give ___ rest!â&#x20AC;? 40 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polyâ&#x20AC;? attachment 42 202.5 degrees 43 Exhilarate 46 Youngs-townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state 47 Abodes way up high 49 Hover menacingly 51 Opposite of the seven seas? 53 Evidence that no one disputes DOWN 54 Agatha Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pocketful? 1 Kind of deal 55 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s video store mantra, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be 2 Missouri-to-Maine dir. kind, ___â&#x20AC;? 3 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have we ___?â&#x20AC;? 56 ___ cum laude 4 Story lines on TV 58 Bon ___ (cleanser) 5 Eye or back problem 59 Finally start 6 Open, as an aspirin bottle 64 Drollery 7 Guru Nanak follower 65 Demagnetize, as a tape 8 Omegaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preceder 66 Charged particle 9 â&#x20AC;&#x153;ESPâ&#x20AC;? center 67 Advanced degree in 10 Party mathematics? 11 BP gas brand 68 Has oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portrait painted 12 Babe and Baby 69 Become stuck 15 Of low character
ARIES (March 20-April 19): Be open to new ideas and formulate new goals for the future. Talk your objectives over with friends and groups who share your interests. Get involved with a cause you truly believe in.
LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Express your talents through artistic outlets: music, painting or sculpting. Consider landscaping your yard in the Spring. Listen to your childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and schedule special time for them.
GEMINI (May 20-June 21):Take a trip to a far away destination or study a foreign language. Use the energy of this cycle to market your business or publish a book. Go back to school as a teacher or a student.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): More restless than usual, you will be busy, busy, busy rushing from one place to another. You could have more interaction with siblings and neighbours. Attend community networking events. Slow down on the road.
TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Go back to school or get additional training to advance on the job. Come up with new, creative ideas to move you forward in business. You may have to handle more than one job at a time.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Develop a financial plan to pay off outstanding debts and increase your bottom line. Work out a new budget with your partner. Ask your boss for a raise. If a secret is revealed to you, keep it under wraps. 18 22 23 24 25 27 29 30 33 35 36 38 41 44
Combat-ready First lady McKinley â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good heavens!â&#x20AC;? Coastal eagles Escape punishment Key Nighttime, poetically â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your ___ wearing thinâ&#x20AC;? Shown on television Like marbled meat Eat into Eyebrow-raising Bribe Blocks
45 48 50 51 52 53 56 57 60 61 62 63
Slang Certain Ivy Leaguer â&#x20AC;&#x153;How-toâ&#x20AC;? book Already sketched Send in payment Has the guts What Dana spent two years before The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? in A.D. ___ chi Accomplished Clothe Yearlingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age
HAPPY ST. PATRICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT THE STANDARD
LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): If you need additional help with your business, hire someone with knowledge and expertise in your field. Make an appointment with a professional, whether a doctor, lawyer or marriage counsellor. VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Work out an orderly plan to improve your daily routines. At work, strive for greater efficiency. Re-organize your office into a pleasant working space. Follow a healthy daily regime.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Reassess your investments to make sure they are adequate for your future needs. Have a heart-to-heart discussion with a family member. Memories will surface and your thoughts will be filled with nostalgia.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): An opportune time for financial and business negotiations, guard against making hasty decisons. Keep a detailed list of any money that you do spend. Contracts, signed at this time, should work to your advantage. AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Since you require a great deal of intellectual stimulation, you will have a strong urge to communicate your ideas and opinions. But, make an effort to listen to the other personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point of view.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are in the process of developing new ideas and working out a new game plan. Keep your thoughts to yourself until you feel you are ready to share them. Meditation and quiet reflection are important now.
PAINTED SKY is here!
18 • Thursday, March 13, 2014 To place an ad call
905-985-6985 or e-mail us at
office-standard@powergate.ca
AT REST
The Standard
CLASSIFIEDS THOMPSON, MICHAEL TIMOTHY ALBERT
POWELL, LORI ANNE Tragically left us on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Precious and deeply loved daughter of Bob and Ruth. Dear sister of Glen (Julia Reichl) and deeply devoted aunt of Ethan and Jackson. Lori was an amazing person who will be missed tremendously by her aunts, uncles and cousins in the Powell, Cotton and Roberts families. Her loving, joyful spirit lead her to live life to the fullest and she will be missed by a very large circle of friends. She touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Family and friends were received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A complete funeral service to celebrate the life of Lori was held in the chapel on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 2 p.m. with a reception at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to 4-H Ontario, Ontario Ayrshire Memorial Fund or to a charity of your choice. On line condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca BELA “BILL” HAJDU Peacefully, on Sunday, March 9, 2014, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 89. Bill Hajdu of Port Perry, beloved husband of Rose (nee Kovacs). Loved father of Barb and her husband Mike Bevilacqua of Port Perry, Steve Hajdu and his wife Marilyn of Seagrave and Bill Hajdu and his wife Leslie of Pickering. Loving grandfather of Mark Bevilacqua and his wife Kim, Chris Hajdu and his wife Amy, Angela and her husband Jay Dart, Mathew Bevilacqua and Geoff Hajdu and great grandfather of Abby and Clara Hajdu and Elsa and Iver Dart. Bill will be fondly remembered by his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905985 2171) with Father Peter Lackmanec officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Hospital for Sick Children Foundation. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome.com
AT REST
IN MEMORIAM
AT REST
Thompson, Michael Timothy Albert passed away on February 28, 2014 at 29 years of age following a motor bike accident in Thailand. Michael was a devoted son, loving brother and a remarkable teacher. He will be sadly missed by his parents, David and Mary Frances Thompson, his brother Christopher and Melissa, grandmother Lillian Thompson, grandfather Jim Kraemer, loving girlfriend Rewandee Khamkhieo, uncle Tom Kraemer and aunt Susan, aunt Jean Purdy, aunt Theresa and uncle Phil Peleshok, uncle John Kraemer and aunt Maria, and uncle Phil Kirkham as well as his cousins, Robert and Mark Ray, Elizabeth, Caine and Eva Purdy, Stephanie and Matthew Peleshok, Amanda and Katrina Kraemer, Jeffery Kirkham and Stacy. Predeceased by his grandmother Marie Kraemer, aunt Ann Marie Kirkham, aunt Toni O’Hare, uncle David Purdy and Wilma Taras. There will be a private family mass on Saturday. Friends will be welcomed at the Nestleton Community Centre 3971 Hwy 7A on Sunday, March 16th from 1:00-4:00pm. Michael was fondly remembered at a traditional ceremony in Thailand attended by his students, fellow teachers, family, friends and dignitaries. BAILEY, JUDITH D. (LEVAC) At Kingston General Hospital on March 2, 2014. Judith Diane Bailey (Levac) surrounded by her children Nicole Tye and Justin Tye, and best friend Angie Knapp. Born in Smiths Falls, predeceased by parents Henry and Lynda Levac and her Cherished Husband Jeffrey “Butch” Bailey of Elmgrove Cattle Co. in 2004. Much Loved Mother of Nicole and Justin Tye. Sadly missed by Grandchildren Katelynn Graham and Denver Bowes. Loving sister to Marcel Levac of Dartmouth, NS. Niece of Susan Henry, sister in law of Patricia Bailey of Uxbridge and Carole Bailey of Port Perry. Fondly remembered by numerous cousins extended family and many good friends. Friends may pay their respects at Blair & Son Funeral Home 112 Beckwith St. N , Smiths Falls, on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 10:00 until 12 noon. Funeral service will follow in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Interment, St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. For those who wish, Judy requested donations to The Mary Hudson Memorial Scholarship Foundation (A fund to assist post-secondary education of students from families of Ontario and Quebec Angus Breeders) OVA Mary Hudson Scholarship Fund c/o Don Fraser 20080 McCormick Rd., RR #1 Alexandria, ON K0C1A0. (Tax receipts are not able to issued)
AT REST
WANTED
In loving memory of Kenneth Lee Who passed away on March 14,2009 Our thoughts are ever with you, Though you have passed away; And those who loved you dearly Are thinking of you today.
Missed and loved by Doreen (Dolly), Brian, Holli and family, Wendy, Don and family WARREN, Clara In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother who passed away 4 years ago on March 11, 2010.
We are sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it It’s full of beautiful things Inside are a million kisses Wrapped up in a million hugs To say how much we miss you And to send you all our love We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. Always in our thoughts every day, missing you and loving you always. Joan, Phyllis, Jack, Nancy, Linda and families.
Scott Foster March 10, 2006
Always in our memories Forever in our hearts Lovingly Remembered Aunt Marilyn, Uncle Ken & Family
CONTEST
EVENTS ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER Sat. March 15, 2014 Scugog Island Hall Time: 6:00 PM. Adults $15.00. For tickets call Pat Taylor 905-9858578 or Anna Spencley 905-985-2911
Sign-up for The Standard newsletter updates and you could
WIN a TABLET.
Get the latest local news, sports, entertainment and events online, on your tablet or smart phone. FREE 24/7 Visit www.thestandardnewspaper.ca
AT REST DAWSON MONUMENTS WE COME TO YOU! We install at Pine Grove, Uxbridge, Groveside, Cadmus - Cartwright and all local cemeteries.
ALL MONUMENT & MARKER ARRANGEMENTS MADE PRIVATELY IN YOUR HOME
For references go to www.DawsonMonuments.com and click on Guest Book
CALL NOW: 905-579-1116
HELP WANTED Job Fair Oliver’s Nest Golf Club, Kings Bay Golf Club & Canterbury Golf Club Hiring for all three courses. Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal work for Maintenance, Proshop & Food & Beverage Departments. Apply in person with resume March 23, 2014 10am to 3pm Oliver’s Nest Golf Club 1075 Highway #7 Oakwood, Ontario
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED
in the Durham Region Area Are you too young to retire? Looking for part time work? Please call 1-800-889-9491 http://www.stocktransportation.com
Gus Brown Buick GMC Port Perry requires full time automotive detailers. Will train the right individuals. Must have a valid drivers license. Please forward resume to mikeadam@gusbrown.com or drop resume off at dealership
10 Vanedward Dr. Port Perry.
DECK BUILDER/CARPENTER
Quality Deck Builder hiring for Lead and Junior positions. Pride in workmanship and attention to detail a must! We design and build high quality Decks, Pergolas, Cabanas, Fences and related construction projects. Port Perry, Uxbridge and surrounding areas. Reliable transportation required. Contact Northwood Home Services by email at - info@northwoodservices.ca
DRIVER / MOVER
We are a small progressive moving company with very high standards. We require a reliable trustworthy professional... Preferably with a DZ licence and clean abstract who is capable of leading a team. Non smoker preferred. E-mail to heather@portperrymovingandstorage.com DRIVERS WANTED for Island Taxi; day and night shifts available. Please call for more info at (905)985 8294
AT REST
WORK WANTED RELIABLE CLEANING LADY available for Port Perry and surrounding area. Over 7 years experience. References available. Please call Brenda at 905-910-1777
PERSONAL ELECTROLYSIS BY KAREN
Permanent Hair Removal Call for FREE consultation 905-985-9085 Waxing also available.
The voice of North Durham
FOR RENT 3 BDRM upper level apartment in Blackstock. 1,100 sq. ft. just renovated. No smoking. Hydro extra. 905718-6375 2 BEDROOM large bright ~900 sq. ft. across from Palmer Park. Available March 1st $1100 + hydro. No pets, no smoking. Call Rick at 905-985-1998 or Bill at 416-4717300. TWO bedroom apartment, fully
renovated, bright, roomy. Downtown Port Perry. Available now. For more info, evenings: 905-9820143 or daytime: 416877-1620.
STORAGE UNITS Starting from $85/M
CARRIERS WANTED
FOR LEASE Available For Lease - Commercial Unit & Office Space 1350-1500 sq. ft., 16 ft. ceilings, 14 ft. overhead door, floor drains, washroom. Two locations to choose from – Reach Road and Vanedward Drive. Available immediately. Call 905-985-8786 evenings or cell 905718-2929 days.
Get paid weekly to deliver The standard in your neighbourhood. Routes available in; Port Perry, Uxbridge, Seagrave, Nestleton, Caesarea and Blackstock. Call today to reserve your route.
The Standard 94A Water Street, Port Perry • 905-985-6985
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF John Harry Miles, late of the Township of Scugog, Region of Durham, who died on the 25th day of August, 2013. All persons having claims against the above mentioned estate are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to our office on or before the 31st day of March, 2014, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Executor shall then have notice. Dated at Uxbridge this 6th day of March, 2014
STORE & GO 905-985-9746
Thursday, March 13, 2014 • 19
BAILEY AND SEDORE Barristers and Solicitors 11 Brock Street East Uxbridge, ON L9P 1M4
Solicitors for the Estate of John Harry Miles
FINANCIAL
Best GIC Rates from 40+ Banks Manulife Bank 1yr. 2yr. 3yr. 4yr. 5yr. 1.55% 2.16% 2.20% 2.25% 2.50% 2.80%
E & OE Minimum may apply. Rates as of Monday, March 10, 2014
36 Water Street, Port Perry • 905-985-1926 • www.1fc.ca
The voice of North Durham
Thursday, March 13, 2014 • 20
PUMPING
VAN EINDHOVEN
MASONRY
Brick • Block • Stone & All Kinds of Masonry Repairs
905-986-0509 WWW.THESTANDARDNEWSPAPER.CA
ation ound .ca f d e y g .spra oofin www waterpr
CUSTOM CABINETRY
Over 35 years of experience designing and building customized cabinetry! Kitchens • Vanities • Built-ins • Fireplace Surrounds Entertainment Units • Stone Countertops • Accessories • Complete Renovations • DESIGN • MANUFACTURE • INSTALLATION 905.985.7155 corky@andrewswireless.net
www.corkyscustomcabinets.com
21 • Thursday, March 13, 2014
The Standard
TOWING
RICK
ELECTRONIC LIGHTING SYSTEMS
ELECTRIC INC.
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICE
ELECTRONIC LIGHTING SYSTEMS
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICE
CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT
WWW.THESTANDARDNEWSPAPER.CA
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING & DUCT WORK ADVERTISE
YOUR AD HERE
905-985-6985
SHEET METAL WORK/GAS PIPING AIR CONDITIONING/DUCT WORK FURNACE INSTALLS For all your Residential & Commercial HVAC Applications
ralph2761@hotmail.com905-985-5650
DECKS AND YARD STRUCTURES
22 • Thursday, March 13, 2014
The Standard
Bring out yer dead for Spamalot
I’M NOT DEAD YET: Prince Herbert, played by Kyle Dickie, is blocked in by two guards, David Scott, left, and Derek Mereweather, at the Scugog Choral Society’s dress rehearsal for Monty Python’s Spamalot - which debuts at Town Hall 1873 on March 27. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
now open for
BREAKFAST at 8 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays
Kids Meals 1/2 Price Saturdays and Sundays
S AT M ARCH 15 & S UN M ARCH 16
The first 25 people, between 8:00am - 11:00am, will receive 50% off their breakfast.
Thursday, March 13th Mark Ekins Saturday, March 15th Robyn Ottolini
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
7 PM - 9 PM on ST. PATRICK’S DAY
65 Brock St. W.• Uxbridge (905) 852-1222
The Scugog Choral Society and Port Perry Town Hall Players are excited to present Monty Python’s Spamalot, at Town Hall 1873. With their opening show on March 27 at 8 p.m., the cast and crew are rehearsing their lines, donning their costumes, and feeling eager to present a night of laughter – Monty Python style. Lovingly ripped off from the prolificly-popular Monty Python and The Holy Grail film - this slightlytwisted musical, written by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, features some of the best songs, scenes and stories from King Arthur’s Camelot and a golden-age of British humour. “From the Knights Who
Say Ni to French People and the coconut-clapping ‘horse’ Patsy,” says Producer Judy Anderson. “Spamalot is pure comedy, right from the get-go. You don’t have to love Monty Python to enjoy our show, but it helps to be a little crazy.” The cast-members and back-stage crew have poured themselves into this show and the effort is visible in their comedic musical numbers and dialogue. “Since we’re the Scugog Choral Society,” says Director Dave Ellis. “We’ve put a lot of work into the musical tracks, our singing, and even the stage effects, down to the last detail. It’s been a lot of work, but a year-long labour of love. I think our audience is really going to appreciate it.” The SCS and all involved
extend their welcome for fans to shake off the winter blues, enjoy a night out and warm-up with some sidesplitting laughs. Coffee and refreshments will be served prior to the performance. After their debut on March 27, Monty Python’s Spamalot will be on-stage for only two weeks. Town Hall 1873 will be filled with laughter on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m., until April 6 – with matinees on March 29 and April 6 at 2 p.m. For tickets and further information, the SCS asks viewers to visit www.TownHall1873.com, or phone the box-office at 905-985-8181. Ticket prices are as follows: $24 for Adults, $18 Youth (16 and under), $20 Groups of 10 or more.
Beware of Boots and Hearts ticket scam Police are warning the public after seeing a recent increase in online ticket scams, in particular with tickets to the ‘Boots and Hearts Music Festival,’ scheduled in Clarington for later this year. According to police, the fraudsters in these Internet-based scams either advertise tickets for sale or respond to people who have placed ads. Contact is initiated by way of text messages, phone calls or e-mail. The victims are then convinced to send money,
either electronically or through a third-party courier service, with the belief that once the money is received, the tickets will be sent to the victim. The tickets often never arrive or, if the tickets do arrive, they are fraudulent victims often don’t realize it until the day of the event. Please visit the festival web site, www.bootsandhearts.com, for additional information. Anyone wishing to report a fraud is asked to contact DRPS at 1-888-579-1520.
The voice of North Durham
Thursday, March 13, 2014 • 23
The Greatest Hits of Jesus Christ PPHS takes the stage SON OF GOD Directed by Christopher Spence - (*) It would seem that in making a film about the most famous man in the history of the world, Hollywood might have the good sense to have a decent script and director before the leap into the project. The most notable films about Christ’s life remain The King of Kings (1927), Cecil B. Demille’s powerful silent film, The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) a dreadful spot the star epic directed by the great George Stevens who never recovered from this mess, the TV miniseries Jesus of Nazareth (1978), Martin Scorsese’s searing The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) and the Mel Gibson film The Passion of the Christ (2004) which is less about his life than his death. Scorsese’s controversial film had the courage to show us Christ as a man, but a man struggling with who he is, the voices he hears, and the knowledge of what his destiny is to be. I emerged from the theatre stunned by the film, and to this day it is one of the most profoundly spiritual experiences I have ever had.
Foote Prints
by John Foote Of course before that happens audiences would have to accept the fact that a white, blue eyed Jesus is highly unlikely given that he was born in the Middle East. Are they ready for that? The fact we have a white Jesus in this new film Son of God tells me that no, not yet. If you get the feeling you have seen Son of God before, you are right, you most likely have. You see it was part of the History Channel series The Bible which aired to great success last spring. The producers have simply cut together the story of Jesus and made a two hour film for theatrical release. Son of God is a paint by numbers telling of the story of Jesus that is suitable for Sunday schools across North America. It offends no one, tell us the story as simply as it can, and plays like sort of Greatest Hits of Jesus, focusing on the well
adoptable pets...
“CAPTAIN”
“ELISE”
UXBRIDGE SCUGOG For all your ANIMAL petʼs needs CONTROL CENTRE 905-985-9547
1360 Reach Street, Port Perry www.uxbridgescugog. petfinder.com pound@bellnet.ca
Monday - Saturday 7am - 10pm Sunday 8am - 8pm
known miracles and events that made up part of the life of Christ. In no way am I trying to be funny when I state those facts about the film, that is what they have done, for better or worse, and in this case, worse. As a film it is terrible, because it is not told with any passion. Criticize both Gibson and Scorsese for the films they made, but you can never knock them for the passion with which they were made. Gibson so much he put up the entire thirty million dollar budget himself, taking a huge risk. His personal take on the film is in excess of four hundred million dollars, so obviously no risk at all. Scorsese waited more than ten years to make The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) partly for the money to make the film, partly to make sure he was ready to do it. No one expected the Gibson film or Scorsese’s to make money, yet they did. Make no mistake, Son of God, taken from a TV series, was put into theatre to make money, no other reason. The actor portraying Christ, former model Diogo Morgado is a beautiful looking man, possessing no acting talent at all. He por-
3 yr old neutered male longhaired cat, used to an adult home
8 month old spayed female, outgoing chatty girl
trays Christ as a ‘thing’ not a man at all. The director of Son of God could have cast a department store mannequin and got a better performance. I was deeply moved by The Passion of the Christ (2004) which I know many people struggle with. No matter what they did to him, no matter how badly they broke his body he kept moving up that hill, moving towards his destiny. I struggle with religion, more so since my wife passed away, but I always have had tough questions that cannot be answered it seems. I began questioning the Bible and religion when I was eleven, and grew frustrated that no one would answer the questions I had, not even the minister when I asked him. It is very possible the Sunday school teachers grew as frustrated with me as I was with them. My friend Dean and I have had many great conversations about the Bible, God and Jesus, and I admire Dean for his candor. He is a minister you see, accepting and very aware of my issues with religion. You might be interested in reading what I think of the film, but I am interested in what Dean thinks of the film.
“STEVIE”
“JELLYBEAN”
SCUGOG: Whether you hate winter or you love it, this dose of cold and snow seems to be dragging on a little longer than most of us would like. Why not take a break from those winter winds and help a worthy cause at the same time? On Saturday March 29, Port Perry United Church is host to a special concert in support of PPHS music department’s U.K. Tour. This unique evening will showcase the talents of alumni from Port Perry High School. These folks are out there making the world a better place with their music. They are returning to Port Perry to acknowledge their strong start in the world of music, thanks to the music program at the high school. Music will include everything from rock to opera with local favourite Neil Crone to take up the microphone to emcee. PPHS alumni performers include Rory Taillon, Mallory Smith, Luke Puckrin, Melinda Delorme, John Vaillancourt and Drew Chester, Whitney Barris, Connor Crone, Matt Bailey and An-
4 yr old neutered and DECLAWED longhaired black cat, found in Port Perry
1 yr old spayed black female, calm and quiet
ALL-STARS REALTY INC. BROKERAGE
“WALLY”
“LIBBY”
i’m lovin’ it® 905-985-0554
144 Queen Street Port Perry 905-985-4427
3 yr old neutered male cream coloured, very sweet
8yr old spayed female calico cat, social and friendly cat
905-985-3223
GET RESULTS!
Betty Jane Short Sales Representative
drew Bray. Music styles are varied including everything from rock to opera. Tickets for this unforgettable concert are just $15 (kids 12 and under are free) and are available in Port Perry at the Wee Tartan Shop, Envoy Business Services; in Uxbridge at Presents, Presents, Presents; in Greenbank at the General Store and in Blackstock at Looking Good Hair Studio. Tickets are going to sell out quickly so don’t forget to pick up your tickets right away. Fans can also contact any of the students going on the trip or their families. They will be happy to help hook you up. All proceeds from the concert will support the Bucks for Britain campaign that will help send over sixty students on a performance tour in England and Wales this April. The music department has always nurtured many students musical lives and continues to bring music into our community. This is going to be a night to remember, performers will see you on March 29!
Uxbridge 296 Toronto St. S. Port Perry 14500 Simcoe St.
Check Us Out For Adoptable Kitties! Proudly Supporting
Dog Training
“The Positive Way”
Small Group Lessons Private Lessons In-Home Consultations
905-441-1776
4onthefloordog@gmail.com www.4onthefloordogtraining.ca
24 • Thursday, March 13, 2014
The Standard
As low as $35/month when bundled with Truechoice TV package