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AUXILIARY HELPS OUT HOSPITAL: Beth Pereman, Anne Wright, Barb Brady and Jeannie Muir of the Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry received thank you bouquets from pharmacist Doug Brown and Dr. John Stewart of the Port Perry Hospital Foundation - in recognition of the Auxiliary’s donation of $350,000 to the Port Perry BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard Hospital’s ‘Your Hospital, Your Future’ campaign on Thursday, Oct. 2. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: The Port Perry Hospital Foundation officially launched its ‘Your Hospital, Your Future’ campaign on Oct. 1 with a lead donation from the hospital’s Auxiliary. The pledge of $350,000 is one of the largest donations to the campaign to date, as well as being the biggest contribution the Auxiliary has made in its 62 year history. Beth Pereman, President of The Auxiliary to Lakeridge
Health Port Perry, said “We’re confident that we can meet this objective over the next few years,” noting that special events like the upcoming A Taste of Italy event, the Polar Plunge and proceeds from the Auxiliary’s gift shop and Camille’s Closet will make this possible. “We completed our last large pledge to the Foundation in only three years when we had expected to pay it in five.”
UXBRIDGE: History buffs can make a great escape to Uxbridge Secondary School later this month to learn more about one of the more fascinating incidents of World War II from acclaimed author Ted Barris. An Uxbridge resident for more than 25 years, Barris’ latest book, ‘The Great Escape: A Canadian Story’ was released last year to critical acclaim and commercial success, claiming the Libris award for the Canadian Non-fiction book of the Year. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, Mr. Barris will be speaking about the events depicted in the book, starting at 7 p.m., at Uxbridge SS, located at 127 Planks Lane. The change of venue from the typical presentations at the Uxbridge Historical Centre to Uxbridge S.S. will hopefully lead to more people attending to hear more about the harrowing tale of The Great Escape. “I’ve noticed in my time in Uxbridge since 1987, and I’m sure this is true in many communities that societies and community groups are aging and sometimes struggle to attract young blood,” Mr. Barris said in an interview with The Standard. “Hopefully this hybrid can be a boost for both groups, the high school and the Historical Society.” Since the book was released late last year, Barris has conducted many presentations about the events that took place on the night of March 24, 1944, when 80 Commonwealth airmen crawled through a 360-foot-long tunnel, code-named “Harry.” Most slipped into the darkness of a pine forest beyond the wire of Stalag Luft III, a German POW compound near Sagan, Poland. The event would later become known as “The Great Escape.” TURN TO PAGE 2
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“There is a lot of energy circulating about this book and people really want to hear about it,” explained Mr. Barris. “It seems to have hit a hot button.” Well known as a 1963 film of the same name, the true story of The Great Escape detailed in Mr. Barris’ book, tells of how the event was in many ways a Canadian affair, as he will detail in a presentation that contains between 70 and 80 visuals at Uxbridge SS on Wednesday, Oct. 15. “The movie is based on the story but the characteristics and nationalities of the characters in the film are largely Hollywoodbased. Hollywood never lets the facts get in the way of a good story. But, if not for the movie, I don’t think the success of the book would be so great,” added Mr. Barris. Mr. Barris also noted that while those who took part in The Great Escape came from across the British Empire, many of the key players in the caper were Canadians including two of the tunnel diggers, the forger, the person in charge of diverting the
guard’s attention, the scrounger as well as the intelligence chief. Another difference from the film, is that those that escaped were not killed as the movie depicted, as Mr. Barris will explain in more detail on Oct. 15. “The prisoners didn’t realize that when the German High Command - essentially Hitler’s henchmen - changed the rules in the fall of 1943 that escaped prisoners would become property of the Gestapo, that everything changed from being sport, and a cycle of escape and recapture to being life and death. It’s not very pleasant, but it’s history,” Mr. Barris told The Standard. More than 70 years after the events took place, The Great Escape continues to grip audiences around the world, and Mr. Barris noted that new details are constantly emerging. “The children and grandchildren of the POWs are still searching and asking questions. It’s a continuous search for information. Another book will be released soon about the Australian aspect of the event, and it will continue to be examined retold as more details come to life.”
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Busy days ahead for Hospital Auxiliary F RO M PAG E 1
“This is a significant contribution,” said Dr. John Stewart, President of Port Perry Hospital Foundation and co-chair of the campaign. “The Auxiliary has always taken a strong lead in supporting hospital initiatives and they are also a very important connection to patients, families and staff. We are indebted to them for their outstanding generosity and support.” The $2.5 million that the Foundation plans to raise will be used for a major project at Lakeridge Health’s Port Perry site that will see the inpatient unit transformed. “The inpatient wing was considered state-ofthe-art when it opened 47 years ago, but it’s imperative that we renovate now to meet the needs of the types of patients staying in our hospital today,” said Dr. Stewart. Some of the highlights of the plan include: • Increasing the number of private rooms for en-
hanced infection control. • Building accessible washrooms with barrierfree showers in each room. • Creating a pod of four palliative care rooms offering comfort and dignity for end-of-life patients around a family-centred quiet room. • Updating the medical gas system to meet current industry standards. • Reconfiguring clean supply, linen and storage areas. “It’s a lot of money to raise in a small community,” said Dr. Stewart, “but, we were happy to accept the challenge. We feel it’s an important investment that will lay the groundwork for growth into the next generation.” “People staying with us deserve washrooms with doors wide enough to fit a walker through,” says Lakeridge Health President and CEO Kevin Empey. “This renovation will improve quality and safety, and it will also improve the experience for people receiving care and their
families. We need this now, and we are at the last stage of government approval to get started.” The Auxiliary has also undertaken two more exciting fundraising projects for the local hospital. A ‘Taste of Italy’ is coming to Scugog, as the Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health, Port Perry make preparations for their latest fundraising event. The dinner, featuring a three-course meal and silent auction will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25, and is billed as a “night under the stars with music, fun and good food.” The evening will be hosted by hospital volunteers at the Port Perry Legion banquet hall and doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Additionally, a ‘Wheelbarrow Full of Wine’ is being raffled off in the coming months. Only 800 tickets for this $800 value prize will be sold, and the draw date is Tuesday, Dec. 16. Tickets are $35 per per-
son for the ‘Taste of Italy’ dinner, and $5 for the ‘Wheelbarrow Full of Wine’ draw - and can be purchased at the Hospital Gift Shop, by calling Barb at 905-9855491, by calling Marilyn at 905-982-2003, or from Auxiliary members. For further information on the Your Hospital, Your Future campaign, or to donate, please contact Port Perry Hospital Foundation Executive Director Cindy Lister by e-mailing clister@ lakeridgehealth.on.ca.
THANK YOU SCUGOG! for putting your confidence in me for another term, to my campaign team for your willingness to work hard, and to my family for all your support and love! - Bobbie Drew Regional Councillor
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MONSTER MASH: The staff at Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham are getting in the Halloween spirit, ahead of a special 19+ Halloween dance being held at 8p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Scugog Arena. Tickets are available at the Scout Hall and Gus Brown, for $25. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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NORTH DURHAM BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Our community was greatly shocked by the news of the sudden passing of Clint Sleep last week. Sympathy is extended to his mother Pat Sleep, to his sister Trish and Steven Thompson all of this area and to his brother Bryan of Sudbury as well as to his nieces and nephews. A private family service was held on Monday afternoon. Last Monday, Dave Elliott and Marlene Barkey drove to Ottawa to attend a police conference. En route, Dave developed
a serious headache and had to be admitted to an Ottawa Hospital when they arrived. Wishes for as speedy a recovery as possible is wished Dave. This continual wet weather is making fall harvesting very difficult for our farmers. The October meeting of the Blackstock Agricultural Society will be held this Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Rec. Centre at 7:30 p.m. Hope everyone has a great Happy Thanksgiving weekend.
Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Lawrence McLaughlin, Garry McArthur, George Koppen, Marg Cayer, Doreen Sheehey and Harold Crawford low. Audrey Middleton had the most lone hands. Winners of the specials were Alvin Foster, Donna Sweetman, Joyce Hawkins and Audrey Mahaffy. If you enjoy an evening playing euchre, feel free to join this group any Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. sharp at the St. John’s Parish Hall.
CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Although it was a chilly day on Sunday, our 13th annual Lions Purina Walk for Dog Guides was a success. The 5k walk through Blackstock was enjoyed by all, the youngest being a nine week old standard poodle. Thank you to all participants. If you missed the event, it’s not too late to donate. Just check out the web site, www. purinawalkfordogguides.com. Caesarea/Nestleton Euchre Here are the first results of the new season for the month of September: Sept. 4: We had 10 tables plus one extra for a total of 41 people. 1st - K. Mitchell, 2nd - J. Attfield, 3rd (tie) - D. McCombe, A. Manns and W. Mitchell. 4th (tie) - S. Patterson and A. Foster. 5th - J. Westall. Most Lone Hands (tie) - J. Attfield and K. Mitchell. Low Score - M. Moore.
Sept 11: We had 12 tables plus two extras for a total of 50 people. 1st - G. McArthur, 2nd - R. Stephenson, 3rd - H. Cayer, 4th - M. Trunks, 5th - L. Edgerton.Most Lone Hands (tie) - K. Rohrer and J. Kushner. Low Score - L. Maltais. Sept. 18: We had 10 full tables for a total of 40 people. 1st - B. Moase, 2nd - P. Booth, 3rd - B. Brigley, 4th - J. Hawkins, 5th (tie) - K. Mitchell, L. Zych, J. Westall and J. Attfield. Most Lone Hands - P. Booth. Low Score - G. Crawford. Sept. 25: We had 11 tables plus two extras for a total of 46 people. 1st - B. Crawford, 2nd - D. McCombe, 3rd - T. Speck, 4th (tie) - J. Hawkins and J. Bradbury, 5th - M. Suggitt. Most Lone Hands (tie) - L, Edgerton, J. Bradbury, J. Hawkins and T. Speck. Low Score - D. Norton.
SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. LeSaux-Ball Call to worship on this World Communion Sunday was called by the Rev Michelle Hofman, and a warm welcome went out to those who were in attendance. We send out Thanks and Appreciation to Pat McGhee and Anna Spencley for providing the refreshments following the service at time for fellowship. Sunday, Oct. 19 will be the 146th anniversary Service at Scugog Island United Church. Please feel free to bring in a potted mum or fall flowers to decorate the church for Thanksgiving and for our special anniversary. Happy Birthdays this week include
a few belated ones. Tom Boyer and Michelle Kowallik both celebrated birthdays on Sept. 28. Jackie Edgar-Tobin on Oct. 2, Marilyn DiPaolo and Gus Swinson on Oct., 4. Sid Johnson, Jamie Kozlinsky and Sierra-Skye Ashkewe all celebrated on the 5th, Luthfi Marsden on Oct. 6, Georgina Johnson on Oct. 8, with Mike Woodcock, and Mike Dick rounding out a busy stretch when both blew out candles on the 10th. Happy Birthday to anyone who may have been missed. I can be reached by e-mail at whitekwe@ hotmail.com or by phone at 905-985-7662 for submissions to the Scugog Island news.
EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry Thanksgiving services will be held at Utica United church, starting at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Greeters for the month of October are Josh and Angela Malcolm and family and Arnold and Gail Kerry. Special thank you to ‘The Reflections’ (Brian and Ron Evans, Ralph Sauder and Jim Wagg) for their ministry of beautiful music last Sunday. Please be reminded of the Beef supper on Saturday, Oct. 18, starting at 4:30 p.m., taking place at Utica Hall.
Wednesday, Oct. 15 Uxbridge author Ted Barris will speak about his latest book, ‘The Great Escape’ at 7 p.m., at Uxbridge Secondary School. Find out the true story of the role Canadians played. Copies of ‘The Great Escape’ will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served. Admission by donation. Call the Uxbridge Historical Centre at 905-852-5854 for more information. * Open meeting of the Lake Scugog Historical Society at 7:30 p.m. with Guest Speaker Millie Morton who will talk about “A history of one-room schools in Ontario.” The meeting takes place at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 319 Queen St., Port Perry. Visit www.lakescugoghistoricalsoiety. com for more information. Thursday, Oct. 16 The Uxbridge Genealogy Group meets in the new Lower Hall Meeting Room of the Uxbridge Public Library, at 7 p.m. Guest speaker, 50/50 draw, $2 admission. Saturday, Oct. 18 Fall Mom to Mom Sale at the Port Perry Legion, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many local moms selling their gently used kids clothing and items, and local vendors selling their unique items. Free Admission! * Comedy night and dinner at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 170 on Franklin St. in Uxbridge. Enjoy dinner and a hilarious evening of comedy with Russell Roy and Jim Mcaleese. Tickets are $25, and are on sale at the Legion. Sunday, Oct. 19 Fall Harvest Interdenominational Church Service at Uxbridge Museum in the Old Coppin’s Corner 5th Line Church ( circa 1870 ) at 1 pm. with Rev. Karen Croxall. Everyone welcome. * The Uxbridge Branch of the Canadian Bible Society will be presenting their annual Family Music Night at 7 p.m. at St.Andrew’s – Chalmers Presbyterian Church (Church and Toronto St., South, Uxbridge). Featuring, Richard Watson and Johann Cresswell, Freedom Bound, Reflections and Rev. Kirby Constable,Grace Constable and Carolyn Piet. A free will offering will be taken to further the work of the Canadian Bible Society. Refresh-
ments will be served. For information please contact Jim Campbell at 905-852-6086. Thursday, Oct. 23 & Friday, Oct. 24 Fall Rummage Sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday at Port Perry United Church (294 Queen St. at Simcoe St.). New to you … Children and Adult Clothing & Accessories, Footwear, Linens, Books, Games, Toys, CDs & DVDs, small Kitchen & Home Décor items and other treasures! Friday, Oct. 24 Roast Beef Dinner at Trinity United Church in Uxbridge from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults: $ 17, children 6 to 12: $ 7, children 5 & under: free. Call the Church at 905-852-6213 to reserve a ticket. Tickets also available at the door. Saturday, Oct. 25 A “Taste of Italy” fundraiser benefitting the Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health, Port Perry features a three-course meal and silent auction. A night under the stars with music, fun and good food, the evening will be hosted by hospital volunteers at the Port Perry Legion banquet hall and doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. All proceeds from the event are in support of the “Your Hospital, Your Future” campaign. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased by calling Barb at 905-985-5491 or Marilyn at 905-982-2003, or from Auxiliary members. Wednesday, Oct. 29 Turkey dinner with plum pudding at Sunderland United Church, starting at 4:30 p.m. Adults: $18, Under 12: $6, preschoolers: free. Tickets available at the door. Call 705357-2313 or 705-357-3976 for takeout orders before Oct. 28. Saturday, Nov. 1 Christmas Bake Table & Preserves, lunch and dessert at St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Queen St. in Port Perry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $ 8 per person. Wednesday, Nov. 5 Delicious hot turkey supper, with dessert of Christmas pudding and pie at Seagrave United Church, with seatings at 4:45 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Take out is available. Tickets are $18 for adults, $5 for youth between 6 and
12, and free for those under six. Advance tickets only. Call Keith at 905-985-2489, Betty Lou at 905-985-3595, Ken at 905-985-7778 or Marg at 705357-3871 for tickets. 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. * Port Perry Senior’s Watercolours, 11:30 a.m., Latcham Centre, (must purchase own supplies), 905-4735405. * Port Perry Senior’s Crafts and Wood-carving, 9 a.m., Latcham Centre, Gord Emmerson 905982-8745. * AA Meeting, 8 p.m. Port Perry Goodtide Group, (speaker meeting, family, friends welcome) Port Perry United Church (basement) 294 Queen St., 905-728-1020. * Scugog Duplicate Bridge Club games 1 p.m. afternoon, Prince Albert Community Centre, info: Leslie 905-9821084. * 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. starting on Oct. 23. * Weekly Euchres Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Prince Albert Community Centre. New players welcome. * Weekly euchre, Caesarea Hall, 7:30 p.m. * Sunderland Legion, Darts, 7:30 p.m. * Pickleball, 9 a.m. - noon, Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry.
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ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Aslingl What a wonderful spell of warm and sunny weather we had- too bad it seems to have ended but the fall colours are gorgeous! Deborah and Dwight Clements met in the Laurentians last weekend in the midst of his six-week French course. The colours were lovely already. Annabell Jones hosted her niece from Atlanta, Georgia for lunch one day. Arriba Linea Alpacas, at the east end of Sandford Rd., hosted their annual “Meet the Alpaca” day on Sept. 28. The babies, called cria, are so cuddly and cute it’s hard to resist not bringing one home. Bruce and Janet Smith had a marathon wedding weekend. They attended a Friday afternoon wedding in Ajax then drove 1,800 km to another way down in Mississippi on Saturday, finally arriving home on Tuesday. Ross and Janice Risebrough
GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till
took a short holiday to the east with one of the stops being to visit Ross’s sister, Ruth and husband Ken Harten. The choir met Tuesday evening and plans laid for the fall season. Happy birthday was sung to Cor VanMaurik. Zephyr Hall was full Wednesday night for the “meet the Candidates” event. Most of the hopefuls were in attendance, many having no prior experience in politics. World Wide Communion Sunday was celebrated at both Sandford and Zephyr churches. Rev. Fran Williams conduction the service. One visitor was Lorna (Effie) Mustard Holstock. Next week is Thanksgiving and anyone having vegetables, flowers etc that could be used for decoration, please bring top church at Sandford before service. Prayers are asked for Dorothy, and others sick or in pain, such as Cathy Ellig.
Following church, I sped off to the Foster Memorial for the Jazz and Blues Concert, a time of lively music by people who are regulars there but don’t always sing that genre. Then, it was down the 7th to Pine Grove where Annabell Jones and I, along with many friends, celebrated Harvest at the Pine Grove Pioneer church. As usual we sang “Bringing in the Sheaves’. This always reminds me of my Methodist churches in Belize and the Harvest Sunday where the same song was sung but I was certainly the only one who knew what a sheaf was, had slung one onto a wagon and actually saw it threshed! The Sandford Gala is Friday Oct. 17, and tickets are $15. There is a great line-up of performers. Sandford Anniversary is Sunday, Oct. 19 and Zephyr is the following week, on Oct. 26. Please join us!
SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short Fall has arrived! There was frost on Sunday morning and the temperature certainly is cooler. Good news regarding the bridge... temporary repairs will be made soon and the bridge reopened until funding is received to build a new bridge. Congratulations to Carol Coleman and Ken and Eleanor Sturman on the birth of a grandson and great-grandson, Paul Alexander. Jonathon is very proud of his baby brother. Thanks to Eva and Frank Molnar for donating the beautiful large green plant. It is located in the southwest corner of the Sanctuary (near the piano). Happy Birthday wishes go to Kim McCann/ DeBono on Oct. 2. We welcomed Rev. David Shepherd back today as guest speaker this past weekend. Today was World Wide Communion and also the Baptism of Peter William Lui-Hung Fong, son of Ted Fong and Robin Butler. Robin is a former Seagrave girl. Rev. David’s message was “from the Cradle to to the Grave.” We offer a warm welcome back to Seagrave to Rev. Paul. Coming Seagrave Events Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. - Opening the Doors to Spirituality Bible Study. The format for the following season will be discussed. Everyone is wel-
come to attend. Saturday, Oct. 11 at 8:30 a.m. - Men’s Group Breakfast. All men welcome. Sunday, Oct. 12 at 9:15 a.m. - Thanksgiving Sunday Service at church with Rev. Paul. Tuesday. Oct. 14 at Noon - Out To Lunch. The menu: Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, veggies, salad, dessert, tea & coffee. $7 per person. For reservations contact Donna at 985-8350 or donawanamaker@gmail.com. If a ride is needed call Don @ 705-357-3871. Please bring a non perishable item for the Operation Scugog Food Bank Sunday, Oct. 19 at 9:15 a.m. - Church with Guest Speaker – Darlene Hallett and Rev. Paul will do the Children’s Story Monday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. - Congregational Meeting. Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. - Opening The Doors to Spirituality. Sunday, Oct. 26 - Rev. Paul will be performing full Church service. Sunday, Nov. 2 - Greenbank Anniversary with Evelyn Chambers. Seagrave Church will be closed. Please contact mrsdruske@hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com or 905-985-9921 by phone if you have any items for upcoming editions of this column.
Greenbank Public School’s QSP magazine fundraiser continues this week. Thanks to all who have supported so far! Good luck to the Cross Country participants at Lakeridge this week. The first movie night is on Friday, Oct. 17, showing “Hotel Transylvania” to get all ready for Halloween! $5 per person will cover your admission, a bag of popcorn or cookie, and a drink. Bring your chairs or blankets and join in a night of fun! Congratulations to Mrs. Toppping who won “The Volunteer of Distinction” award for her endless hours at our school! Congrats to all the Sunshine winners! On Saturday, Pat, Rob, Jack and Ava Raines went to Thornhill to attend the 95th birthday party for Pat’s Aunt Marjorie Macklin. Sincere sympathy to Ted Cordner and family with the passing of Carol, wife and mother, on Friday, Oct. 3 at Lindsay Hospital. Parker Funeral Home, 19 Moose Rd., Lindsay will hold visitation on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., with service of remembrance at 2 p.m. The Cordners were an active part of Greenbank community when living at Marsh Hill. Greenbank Folk Music Society starts the Fall season on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m., at Greenbank Centennial Hall and will feature blues guitarist and banjo player Guy Davis. Tickets are on sale for $25 each, and are available at POE Design, 146 Queen St., in Port Perry, or Blue Heron Books, in downtown Uxbridge 905852-4282 or 905-985-8351 for reserved tickets and information. The meeting last Wednesday for the four Ward 1 candidates at Greenbank Hall was well attended, with questions and answers moderated by Larry Doble. The Oct. 7 “Meet the candidates for Mayor of Scugog”, hopefully, will have had as much interest and give opportunity to make knowledgeable choices for the Oct. 27 municipal elections. Tickets for Wick Turkey Supper, on Friday, Oct. 24, with 5 p.m. and 7p.m. settings are available at 705-357-3704. Adults: $18, Children under 10 years: $5, pre-school: free. On the same night a banjo concert by “Hard Ryde” at Sunderland Town Hall, starting at 8 p.m. would be a good way to round off your evening. Greeting those at church Sunday was Cheryl Quantrill. Guest speakers and former Greenbank minister Rev. David Shepherd led the service of Communion. Rev. Paul took the “Children’s Time”, and will be starting Bible Jeopardy with Sophie Nixon and Keaton Phoenix being the first contestants next week. The Senior Choir introit & anthem, offertory “23Rd Islam” selections along with organist’s prelude and postlude were great Music Ministry. Barb Ward presented Valerie Hunter and Doug Watson, thank you for their dedicated continuous work in our church. The United Church of Canada is welcoming donations for the “Ebola Crisis” which will be applied directly to support the emergency efforts of ACT Alliance. To donate phone 416-231-5931 ext 3050 or toll free 1-800-268-3781 ext 3050 and use Visa or Master Card or send cheque, money order, Visa or Master Card information donation to: United Church of Canada, Philanthropy Unit – Emergency Response, 3250 Bloor St. W., Suite 300, Toronto, ON M8X 2YA. Food Bank non-perishable items will be welcome each Sunday throughout October. Thanksgiving and two baptisms will be celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 12, starting at 11 a.m. All are welcome to worship.
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Mercier and Rowett face off BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: Incumbent and candidate faced off on Tuesday, Sept. 30 for the Mayor’s seat at Scugog Township Council. Mayor Chuck Mercier and challenger Tom Rowett debated many timely topics during a mayoral debate hosted by the Scugog Chamber of Commerce at the Scugog Arena Community Centre. Mayor Mercier opened up the debate by urging his constituents to stay the course, and promote follow through - while Mr. Rowett stated that 2014 is a time for change, and a fresh view on problems facing the municipality. Mayor Mercier noted his Council’s work in balancing Scugog’s financial books, and continuing work on issues such as road repair - without entering into debt. If elected, Mr. Rowett said that his strategy is to analyze the Township’s costs, and search for efficiencies - which would eliminate unnecessary spending. The first question posed to both Mayor Mercier and Mr. Rowett asked how each man would handle a lack of income from future development fees, given that the municipal sewage capacity is almost en-
tirely allocated for new growth. Mr. Rowett was given the chance to speak first. “We need to look at finding efficiencies within the Township’s budget,” said Mr. Rowett - citing his background is business and accounting. “Many grants from the upper-tiers of government are ours for the taking - if we spend the money to fix our roads, they will be more apt to fund Scugog.” Mayor Mercier responded by saying “the year before I was elected, the Township received $1 Million in development fees - this year we didn’t clear $100,000 due to service capacity - and the province pulled a support budget. Unfortunately we were handed a Township losing money, but we have worked to balance the books, sell unneeded properties, and still do necessary work - such as improving the Nonquon Sewage Plant. Moving forward, it is time to make tough decisions and manage money fairly nothing can be sacred cow anymore.” The next question for the debaters centred around the future of the Old Mill - an issue which polarizes many of the Township’s residents, due to the historic value and high-cost of the property.
UXBRIDGE: The candidates for Ward Councillor in Uxbridge Township had their chance to address the public at an election forum earlier this week. The candidates for council gathered at Uxbridge Arena Community Centre on the evening of Monday, Oct. 6 to detail their visions for the future of the municipality, should they be elected on Oct. 27. Taxes dominated the discussion as many candidates explained their unique approaches to dealing with the issue, ranging from private-public partnerships and the possible sale of township-owned assets such as vacant land and unopened road allowances pitched by incumbent Ward 3 Councillor Pat Mikuse to Ward 4 candidate Conrad Boyce’s plan to reduce the $8 million paid by the township annually for the Durham Regional Police Service to a local service, which he believed could be run for a quarter of the cost. Traffic in the township’s hamlets was addressed as well, with Ward 1 candidate Pam Beach proposing that the township use solar powered digital speed boards, as is currently being done in other municipalities as well as rumble strips to combat the long-
standing issue. Incumbent Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast reminded residents that with the Greenbelt Plan and the Oak Ridges Moraine Act both up for review in 2015, it is “time for the town to negotiate for more industrial lands,” in an effort to broaden Uxbridge’s tax base. As well, Councillor Northeast noted that she maintains reservations about potential commercial fill operations, given the issues faced in Scugog Township with the Greenbank Airport expansion. “We don’t need another Greenbank, one is enough,” commented Ms. Northeast. Several candidates, such as Ward One’s Blair Emmerson, Ward Two’s Gary Ruona and Ward Three’s Bob Harrison noted that more could be done to engage with community volunteers to share their expertise in various fields to aid the township. Ward 4 candidate Fred Bryan noted that throughout his campaign, he has, “knocked on probably 90 per cent of the doors in my ward,” in an effort to “talk to people and find out what’s important to residents because there are issues that apply to all, but I want to learn about specific issues to try and give residents better value for their tax money.” On the issue of increased
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by-law enforcment, current Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy urged residents to discuss issues with their neighbours before resorting to calling in by-law officers. “I don’t want us to become ‘Toronto-fied.’ Complaints have doubled in the past year, and by-laws are the result of requests from residents,” explained Mr. Molloy. “Hopefully we can move forward and talk to our neighbours more, because it does work.” The role of councillor has evolved over time, and requires a great deal of time for those elected to be able to fulfill their requirements to local residents. In answering a question posed by The Standard, most candidates pledged to commit to the job of councillor on a full-time basis of around 40 hours a week, even if they have other employment. The lone candidates to stop short of offering an endorsement for a full-time commitment were Ward 1 candidate Blair Emmerson and Ward 3 candidate Bruce Rodman. “I’m committed to at least 40 hours a week, because that’s what it takes to do the job,” commented current Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet. “Most of our work is done outside of council chambers. What residents see there represents maybe one-tenth of our work.”
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EDITORIAL Pay to play In just a few short weeks, election season will come to a close, and with it, we will see the results from an extended job interview for several local residents. For every elected position in North Durham, there have been great and worthy candidates come forward with the goal of representing their neighbours at the council bench, both locally and at Regional Headquarters in Whitby. Just as the job description for councillors has expanded in recent years, so has their pay. However, it will still take a long time for the pay to catch up with the duties as councillors are still paid less than $30,000 annually for what has become - if done properly, and it’s not always, but that’s why we have elections - a full-time job. It isn’t without irony that every four years we are asking people to sign up to run for a job that impacts thousands of local residents, and have them dole out millions of dollars in taxpayer money all for less pay than it would take to reasonably expect to be able to afford a home in the municipality they serve. Compensation for local politicians is always going to be a hot button issue, but until such a time that municipalities can offer more worthwhile pay, aren’t we shortchanging local residents by guaranteeing that many more qualified candidates simply can’t afford to be a full-time councillor? The pool of candidates is already rich in talented and resourceful people, but it could be so much more.
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Greenbank Airport project takes its toll on local voters ahead of election To the Editor, Prior to voting on Oct. 27, I urge all residents of Scugog to pay particular attention to what is happening at the Greenbank Airport. We live in Ward 1, and it is not a matter of NIMBY. The airport has been in operation for years without any concerns. The airport was sold in 2012 and the new owner/owners are expanding the runway. Take a drive out to see what has happened since then. They have purchased the adjacent former Hill property and we expect it will also require landfill. This could continue for years. Their answer as to why the runways had to be raised so high was “safety
of vehicles on highway 47”. It has become a great concern that lack of Federal and Provincial Legislation has allowed the site to become a landfill. One of our greatest concerns is the possible contamination of the entire water system in Scugog and beyond. This could impact all of you. Imagine living near the following: - 200 (waiting for approval to increase this to 400) trucks travelling past your home six days a week for 10 to 12 hours a day - soil piled so high (50 to 70 feet), that it blocks your beautiful view - noise from tailgates slamming throughout the day - your home, including the lawn cov-
ered in dust - your vehicle getting covered in dust and mud as you travel the road - careless truck drivers who frequently do not obey the stop signs - vegetation and wildlife disappearing In addition, the above will probably have an effect on our property values. Who would buy a home near an operation such as this? This is what is happening in our area. Your Ward may be the next, because this is a lucrative operation for the township. At your all candidate meetings, please ask your candidates their position on these projects. In cooperation with the airport, protocols have been put in place. However, many
of them are being ignored. It appears the current council cannot or will not enforce these rules with consequences. The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) does not routinely monitor fill operations in aerodromes/airports. It is up to our municipality to do much more testing than it has done. The current council and mayor say their hands are tied by lack of Federal and Provincial regulations. They are quick to say that they are leading the Ontario Municipalities in the fill industry. The question is, Is this where Scugog residents want to be lead? Ray and Liz Perry Greenbank
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Arena parking lot repairs troublesome but required BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: The parking lot at the Scugog Arena and Recreation Centre, located at 1655 Reach St., will see repair work starting this month - to fix the aging and uneven asphalt. Repairs are currently underway, and will continue for approximately one month, expected to be completed by mid-November. According to Craig Belfry, Scugog Township’s Director of Culture and Recreation, starting the project at this time of year presented an opportunity for the Township to maximize its spending - and have additional work done within the same budget. “This work was part of the overall roads repair contract, and it made sense to have our contractor, Tri Son Paving, complete work on the sidewalk and a few roads simultaneously,” said Mr. Belfry. Parking will still be available on both the East and West tiers of the parking lot, as well as behind the Arena near the Carolyn Best baseball diamonds. Mr. Belfry stated that signage would be erected to guide motorists to available
A Tri Sons Paving crew begins set up for repair work in the Scugog Arena parking lot on Reach St. parking, in order to pairs taking place this avoid confusion. month are the first in a One particular user series of three phases, group, the Scugog which will take place Men’s Hockey League, over the course of the is frustrated with the next three years, at timing of the Town- a cost of $300,000, ship’s decision. drawn from the Town“These repairs are ship’s Community Encoming at a bad time, hancement Fund. we had all summer to “The parking lot do the work but the has developed some Arena sees the most drainage issues, which attendance and use actually cause probover the winter,” said lems with the foundaTodd Wilbur, Presi- tion of the structure, dent of the Scugog lifting of tiles inside, Men’s Hockey League. and crushed pipes,” “The parking lot re- said Mr. Belfry. “We pairs were approved in realize that the repairs this year’s budget, so I come at a bad time, don’t understand why but if we chose to hold the Township waited off any longer, the cost this long.” will grow.” Mr. Wilbur went Mr. Belfry stated on to express concern that the Township that families may end was attempting to get up parking on the side ahead of the curve on of Reach St., or across a large problem, and the road at Emmanuel that they appreciate Church - and crossing the patience of the dangerous traffic. Arena’s patrons during The round of re- the necessary repairs.
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Staying in touch... ERIN O’TOOLE MP
Canada and global security Friday was a very important day in the House of Commons. The Prime Minister stood in the House and outlined the rationale for the government’s decision to deploy the Royal Canadian Air Force to assist the United States and the coalition of nation’s conducting air strikes against the terror group known as the Islamic State (also known as ISIS or ISIL). Most Canadians are likely quite familiar with the barbarity of the ISIL terror group from media reports in recent months. Religious minority groups are being displaced by the hundreds of thousands or killed in acts of genocide. Women and children are being sold into slavery. Journalists and aid workers have been beheaded in gruesome on-line spectacles. ISIL seeks to conquer vast portions of Iraq and Syria and has pledged to carry out terror strikes against the western world, including Canada. Most troubling is the fact that a small group of Canadians have been radicalized and recruited into ISIL and have taken part in these murderous acts. A little over a month ago, the United States began to assemble an international coalition to combat ISIL. Air strikes are being conducted and assistance is being given to the Kurdish and Iraqi populations on the ground. The intention of the international coalition is to cut off the supply and financing of ISIL and protect the vulnerable population in its path. It is important that there are several states with Muslim populations taking an active role in this coalition as ISIL is not only a threat to global security, but the group perverts the Muslim faith in the most odious of ways. Canada has been playing an advisory role in the fight against ISIL over the last month after President Obama asked for Canadian support and assistance. We sent several dozen special forces troops to the region to advise local forces on counter-terrorism operations. On Friday, the Prime Minister announced that Canada would expand our participation to also include air strikes against ISIL in concert with our allies. Despite the claims being made by the Liber-
Off the beaten path This past weekend held a very relaxing trip to see old friends, and taught me a couple of things I didn’t know. My girlfriend Jordie and I decided to head up to Peterborough to see our longtime friends Nick and Leah, who are attending Trent University - a visit that was well overdue. After two separate bouts of car trouble lead me to be stranded in Palmer Park when I needed to be on the 115, we finally arrived and popped by the Head of The Trent festival - a sort of homecoming for Trent University students. The crowds of students and two-hour line-up for a seven dollar dixie cup of beer told us it was time to make our own fun. So the four off us headed out for a bite of lamb curry in one of Peterborough’s finest greasy spoons. I can’t explain why it is, but I swear that the best places for Indian food are always located below street-level, I’m not sure why. With our bellies full, we decided to take a jaunt around Peterborough (which I hadn’t been to in several years) and see what fun there was to be had for our pseudo double date. Nick quickly suggested that we check out the local pool halls, the usual one and first choice turned out to be packed full of revellers who seemed more interested in the ‘bar’
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als and NDP, our government has not rushed into this combat deployment. The Prime Minister takes the deployment of our men and women very seriously, as do I. Our first response to the international effort was the advisory role to assist and to closely monitor the impact of the first month of targeted air strikes by the US and other nations. We are now moving to a combat role through limited air strikes and through logistical and surveillance support because this additional support is needed. One thing that I have never questioned is the fact that Canada would play a role. We are one of the wealthiest countries in the world and while distance from conflict has sheltered Canada from war and violence throughout our history we have always been willing to play a role in the defence of our values and in the protection of others. In the wake of the thousands killed on 9/11, we also learned that international terror threats that seem far away can strike our citizens at home if the international community is not willing to confront these threats. Like in the past, Canada should play a role that is commensurate with our size and abilities as a nation and that is exactly what the Prime Minister proposed on Friday. The reaction of the NDP and Liberals has been troubling. They propose only a humanitarian aid role for Canada and suggest that we should not join our allies in the military effort. In a sad irony, the very day they suggested this course of action an ISIL video was released showing the savage beheading of a British aid worker. You cannot protect a population and deliver aid to the vulnerable in the absence of security. In his speech, the Prime Minister said that the decision between a military and a humanitarian role is not an “either-or” decision. Much like we have done throughout our history, Canada will step forward to play an active role on security alongside our allies and will provide assistance to the vulnerable.
Up All Knight Shoot First, Ask Later portion of the neon sign, than the ‘billiards’ - but luckily this lead us to a little time machine called Pappa’s. I call it a time machine because stepping through the front door was like stepping back a few decades - ‘Working Man’ by Rush was blaring a heavy bass on the radio, wood paneling surrounded what can only be described as an ‘old man bar’ and there was an honest-to-life team of pool shark’s battling out a tournament. I felt quite in my element, even if my pool skills didn’t. To top it off, a man with a tip jar full of change sat on the stairs in the back playing classics by The Who and Neil Young on guitar and singing, including a rendition of ‘Ahead By A Century’ by The Tragically Hip, which took me until the song was over to recognize. If the first game proved that not one of our foursome had any idea how to play pool - the second showed that we can improve. Jordie and I got the hang of the table lean, and managed to stop scratching the cue ball every shot by the end of the night - and overall, the whole gang had a lot of fun. While departing to do some window shopping, we spotted a poster advertising a cat show over the weekend - in
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disbelief, we snapped a photo, had a laugh, and moved on. However, on Sunday, we found the weather just a bit too chilly and ourselves lacking any real plans - so we figured it was time to see if these things really existed. Now, I’ve never been to a dog show, but I imagine them being a lot less absurd than this gathering of cat fancier’s and their pets. Did you know that the straightness of a cat’s whiskers counts toward their overall rank? Admittedly, as a proud dad to an overly-attached feline myself, I found the exotic and expensive (up to several thousand dollars) cats pretty cool, like a zoo but with animals that won’t eat you! Next time you’re bored on a weekend, forget the map and Trip Advisor - get familiar with a town you don’t know all that well, and see what kind of fun you can have and places you can find with friends.
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Pumpkin Spiced Brownies
By Chef Elizabeth Peck The combined aroma of pumpkin pie and brownies will have you eagerly waiting by the oven for these delightful treats. This simple and satisfying recipe is great to make with your little ones.
Ingredients Makes 12-16 pieces
FALL FUN AT CARTWRIGHT FIELDS: Karen and Dennis Yellowlees, left, were just one of the many teams serving up a hot helping of chili at the Cartwright Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4. Meanwhile, many enjoyed burgers, hot dogs and sausages fresh off the ‘car-be-que’ - including the Scugog Fire Fighters who BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard were on-scene, giving safety tips and a tour of their mobile fire safety house.
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½ cup Brown Sugar 2 Eggs ½ cup All Purpose Flour ¾ cup Cocoa Powder ½ tsp Nutmeg ¼ tsp Ground Ginger ½ cup canned Pure Pumpkin
½ cup White Sugar ½ cup Butter, melted 1 tsp Vanilla ½ tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Cinnamon ¼ tsp Allspice Pinch of Salt
Directions
In a medium sized bowl, beat together eggs and two sugars until well combined. Then whisk in melted butter, vanilla and pumpkin. Set aside. In a separate bowl, add the remaining dry ingredients. Mix well. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined. Do not over-stir. Pour the batter into a 9-inch square greased baking pan. Place in a preheated 350F oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool. Cut into squares and dust with confectioner’s sugar. Store in a re-sealable container. ** Chef Elizabeth Peck is a culinary instructor and owner of Peckish? Follow her on Twitter @alwayspeckish
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower By Chef Elizabeth Peck Cheese provides a deceptively delicious means of getting us to eat our vegetables. Try a new method of preparing the classic pairing of cauliflower and cheese by roasting it whole. This dish provides a glorious presentation to your dinner table. Be certain to include all the wonderful crispy bits from the pan.
Ingredients Serves 4 1 2-3 2 tbsp ½ tsp
head Cauliflower cloves Garlic, peeled Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ground Mustard Salt & Pepper, to taste 2 tbsp Fresh Chopped Parsley ¼ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Reggiano
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F. Remove the outer leaves of the cauliflower. Next remove the core, ensuring to keep the head intact and wash. Stuff the garlic cloves into the spaces inside the cauliflower. Place right side up on a roasting pan. Generously drizzle with olive oil. Season with ground mustard, salt and pepper. Place in the oven and cook for 45 minutes, longer if it’s a large head. Remove cauliflower from the oven and test doneness. It should be slightly firm when pierced with a paring knife. Combine parsley and Parmesan in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the cauliflower and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Cheese should be golden and melted when ready. Serve immediately. ** Chef Elizabeth Peck is a culinary instructor and owner of Peckish? Follow her on Twitter @alwayspeckish
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LP Dumoulin took home the 2014 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Championship, winning by just three points over J.R. Fitzpatrick. For more on the series’ 2014 finale from Kawartha Speedway on Sept. 20, see Page 12 of The Standard on Wheels. J. WALLY NESBITT The Standard
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eleven to secure the title, and both drivers followed their game plans to perfection. Fitzpatrick guided his #84 Equipment Express Chevrolet to the pole position, setting a new track record in the process, led the most laps (171) and scored the victory, his third of the season and the first on an oval since 2007. “We came here to win and we did,” stated Fitzpatrick. “But we came up a little bit shy of the championship. Again.” He continued, “The car was fantastic tonight. We lost touch with the handling a little bit in the middle. My car was better on the short runs, and that long green flag run (100 laps) let Scott (Steckly) get around us. The biggest issue I had was with that idiot in the #15 car (Steve Mathews). He’s a part timer and he spent two or three laps racing me hard and trying to wreck me.” With Fitzpatrick in control of the race, LP Dumoulin took a more conservative approach, avoiding trouble and picking up positions only when they became safely available. Starting from the inside of the eighth row, by Lap 65 Dumoulin was up into third spot, gaining track position following a rash of early pitstops. Once again under yellow with 80 laps remaining, wholesale pitstops were made by the majority of the field, with Fitzpatrick reclaiming the top spot from Steckly, while Dumoulin was relegated to ninth place. A late race, light racing shower produced the fifth and final caution period and when the green flag was once more displayed, it signaled the start of a seven lap shootout to the checkers. With Steckly (#22) and Jason Hathaway (#3 Rockstar Energy Drinks/ Choko Chevy) firmly affixed to his back bumper, Fitzpatrick counted down the laps to his third win of the year, crossing the stripe .229 seconds in front of the #22 Canadian Tire Dodge, Uxbridge resident Hathaway an equal distance back in third place. “It was a pretty wild one,” noted Hathaway. “I didn’t do myself any favours in qualifying (he started 12th), but we were solid, and the crew got me track position in the pits. JR, Scott and I had the best cars in the second half of the race, but our cars were so close, we couldn’t make any gains. It’s very hard to pass on this track, if you can hug the bottom, no one’s going to get by you.” Mark Dilley (#02) and DJ Kennington (#17) completed the top five finishers while Dumoulin held station in ninth spot, sufficient to secure him the 2014 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series championship. “We were not as fast as we wanted to be in the early going,” admitted Dumoulin. “The car was going to get us to the end, but we had to be smart, run a little bit conservatively, stay in place and not lose any more positions.” Over the 11 date 2014 NCATS schedule, Dumoulin scored two race victories (Saskatoon/ Trois Rivieres), had nine Top 5 results and never finished out of the top ten. The driver of the #47 WeatherTech/ Group Bellemare Dodge became just the fourth driver to have his name engraved on the championship trophy, joining past titleholders Scott Steckly, DJ Kennington and Andrew Ranger. Notes from Kawartha Speedway: - 23 drivers took part in Round 11 of the 2014 schedule, bringing the total number of participants this year to 61. - Third generation driver Matthew Scannell (#56 OMVIC Dodge) used an eighth place result at Kawartha Speedway to secure the 2104 Rookie of the Year crown. - Only three drivers were unable to finish the 250 lap event, with pre-race favourites Andrew Ranger (steering), Alex Tagliani (rear end gear) and Gary Klutt (clutch) recorded as DNFs.
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Army Cadets active in Uxbridge UXBRIDGE: This past weekend saw four of Uxbridge’s own cadets complete their Gold Star Expedition Weekend. Gold Star Cadets are fourth year cadets in the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Program. Over the course of the weekend. they completed mountain biking over difficult terrain, hiking and learning about the outdoors and being leaders in an outdoor setting. Recently, Cadet Warrant Officer Miranda Van Remortel, completed a 20-day expedition at the end of August
on the Madawaska River. The #76 Uxbridge Army Cadets has been a part of the Uxbridge community since 1901, and is the only cadet unit in Uxbridge Township. You will next see the troop out in the community the weekend after Thanksgiving, participating in our annual fall tag fundraising. The funds raised from this endeavour go back to your local corps and the cadets towards training and trips that are not covered in the Canadian Cadet Organization. If you know someone or
are that someone between the ages of 12 and 18 and is interested in adventure and challenge, trying something new, meeting new friends, getting volunteer hours then come out and check them out. The Cadets meet at Uxbridge Secondary School on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. during the school year. Check them out on Facebook by searching ‘76 Uxbridge Army Cadets’, www.cadets.ca or e-mail uxbridgercacc@hotmail.com. There is no registration fee or charge to being a cadet.
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Mr. Rowett criticized the current Council’s decision making process, saying that a finalized solution needs to be made immediately. “If the Township goes ahead and leases the property to the private sector, and place it under protective legislation, the Old Mill can be used by the community and not torn down at the owner’s expense,” said Mr. Rowett. Mayor Mercier defended Council’s decision to close the Old Mill and break the tenant’s lease contract - explaining that the building came with structural, health, and air quality risks, and that the Township could not, in good conscience, continue letting people occupy the building.
“We are currently conducting market sounding excercises, to see if we have interest in using the property - and to measure up the costs of repair and the profit of investing,” said Mayor Mercier. Both candidates thanked the audience for attending and offered a closing statement. Mayor Mercier lauded the success of Port Perry’s downtown - asking the people for support as an experienced Mayor for another term. Mr. Rowett proposed change in Scugog, stating that the current Council has done a good job, but that taxes need to be lowered and efficiencies found - focusing on small business.
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The Uxbridge Bruins made the most of their first-ever trip to Apsley over the weekend, downing the North Kawartha Knights, following a one-goal loss at home to the Lakefield Chiefs. The Bruins’ weekend began with a Friday night match-up against the defending provincial champion Chiefs in Uxbridge, the first meeting between the two teams since last season’s COJHL Cougar Cup Finals, which was won for the second straight year by Lakefield over Uxbridge. Just over two minutes into the action, Alex Siblock gave the Bruins an early lead when he fought through traffic in front of the net to jam in a loose puck for the Uxbridge native’s first career goal in junior hockey, with assists on the play credited to Rob Freckelton and Aiden Reilly. The Chiefs would, however, roar back with three unanswered goals to take a twogoal lead into the dressing room after 20 minutes of play. Tyson Eastgate would cut the Chiefs’ lead to a single goal early in the second period, followed shortly afterwards by a powerplay goal from Zephyr’s Dylan Locke when he popped in a rebound, assisted by Korey Brand and Connor Evans. Later in the second period, the two sides would trade goals just 16 seconds apart. After a shorthanded tally by the Chiefs, Jarett Smith slammed the puck into the net before Chiefs netminder Jonathan Thain could slide across the crease, deadlocking the match at 4-4 through 40 minutes. There was a brisk pace to the action as the third period opened, with both sides hunting for the go-ahead goal. With just over nine minutes played in the third, the Chiefs would net their second shorthanded goal of the night to regain the lead before added another goal just over two minutes later to open a 6-4 lead against the Bruins. With just 12 seconds remaining, and goaltender Branden Francey summoned to the bench in favour of an extra attacker, Brand jammed the puck past Thain at the corner of the net to bring the Bruins back to within a goal, but that would be as close as Uxbridge would get as the Chiefs clung to a 6-5 win.
Uxbridge Bruins forward Tyson Eastgate contends with a Lakefield defenceman for control of the puck during the Bruins’ 6-5 loss to the Chiefs in Uxbridge, on Friday, Oct. 3. On Saturday, the Bruins made the most of a trip to Apsley, skating to a 4-2 win over the North Kawartha Knights. DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard Getting a consistent performance from his charges was at the forefront of postgame comments from Bruins Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson, who noted that the team will need to be better prepared in future contests should they hope to remain competitive with other teams in the league on a regular basis. “Consistency is key everytime you step on the ice, and tonight our biggest thing was that we didn’t seem prepared to play,” Hodgkinson told The Standard. “That’s unacceptable in your own rink where your fans are paying to come and see you play. You can’t come unprepared or other teams in this league will capitalize.” The team was looking for a quick turnaround the following night when they trekked to Apsley for their first-ever game against the North Kawartha Knights. However, Hodgkinson noted that the Bruins were not going to take the expansion team lightly heading into the Saturday
night match-up. “Our next game is a bit of an unknown for both sides, but hopefully we can go up there and perform. At this level, you can’t take anyone lightly.” After the Knights took a one-goal lead in the first period, Eastgate and Shane Smith netted goals at opposite ends of the second period to give Uxbridge a 2-1 edge after 40 minutes of play at the North Kawartha Community Centre. The Knights scored with just over five minutes left in the third period to knot the game 2-2, setting up a furious finish to the game. With just over two-and-a-half minutes left in the game, Locke scored his second of the weekend to retake the lead for the Bruins, with Shane Smith adding an assist on the play. And, just 31 seconds later, Jarett Smith added an insurance marker, assisted by Brand and Marco Mastrangelo to seal a
4-2 victory for the Bruins. Jake Joosten turned aside 19 of the 21 shots fired his way over the course of the game, earning the victory in his first start between the pipes for his hometown team. Loose Pucks: - In other COJHL action from the weekend, Midget call-up Lennon Gowan picked up a 3-0 shutout as the Georgina Ice skated to their first victory of the season, downing the Clarington Eagles in Keswick on Friday night. The Eagles would avenge the loss back in Bowmanville on Sunday night, defeating the Ice by a score of 3-2. Meanwhile, the Little Britain Merchants skated to an 8-3 win over the Knights on Sunday night in Apsley. - The Bruins will be looking to melt the Ice this weekend, as Georgina visits Uxrena on Friday, Oct. 10 for a 7:45 p.m. match-up. On Saturday, Oct. 11, the Bruins will hit the road for the first meeting of the season against Little Britain, with the action getting underway at 7:30 p.m.
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MoJacks maintain first place in COJHL with win over Chiefs DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
The Port Perry MoJacks rebounded from their first loss of the COJHL season to score their second win of the season over the defending provincial champion Lakefield Chiefs this past weekend as they remain in sole possession of top spot in the COJHL standings through three weekends of action. The MoJacks opened the weekend with a trip to Little Britain for the Merchants’ home opener on Saturday, Oct. 4. Goals from Terry Snoddon and Hayden Long gave the Merchants a 2-0 lead midway through the second period when Liam Schweda netted an unassisted goal - the first career goal for the 17-year-old Port Perry native - to draw the MoJacks to within a goal. However, the MoJacks were unable to sneak another puck past Merchant netminder Garrett Haden, losing by a final score of 2-1. The MoJacks’ scoring
frustrations led to a parade to the penalty box as they were whistled for 13 minor penalties over the course of the evening, leading to one Merchants powerplay goal. It was a quick turnaround for the team as they took to the ice at Scugog Arena just over 16 hours later to tangle with the Lakefield Chiefs in a matinee affair on Sunday, Oct. 5. Goals from Kyle Powell and Konrad Piorkowski gave the MoJacks a 2-1 lead until Dayton Hill scored for Lakefield with just 27 seconds remaining in the first period. The Chiefs would carry over the momentum from the late goal into the middle stanza as Lakefield scored just over a minute into the second period to tie the game 2-2. Fantastic hustle from Kyle Schweda just over two minutes later would swing the pendulum back Port Perry’s way as he swiped a pass from Lakefield’s defencemen and tore in on goal. Although he was eventually
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forced wide of the goal, Schweda maintained position and curled around to beat the Lakefield goalie and restore the lead for the MoJacks. A lead that would prove to be short-lived as Shawn Mackie scored from a sharp angle just over a minute later to once again tie the game. The score would remain deadlocked into the third period due to several timely saves from MoJacks goalie Blake Shaw. Goals from Jeff St. Pierre and Piorkowski pushed the MoJacks to a 5-3 lead less than five min-
utes into the third period. The two sides would trade goals down the stretch with the MoJacks making masterful work of puck movement in the offensive zone as Lucas Clark netted his third goal of the season in a 6-5 victory for Port Perry. Following the game, MoJacks Head Coach Clair Cornish noted that the team had played well following a frustrating evening the previous night. “It speaks to having pride in our performance and bouncing back to give the 60-minute effort we needed to,” Cornish told
The Standard. “We had to have heart coming back home after some tough breaks around the net on Saturday night that left us frustrated.” The MoJacks were able to score the win against the Chiefs despite playing just over 16 hours prior on Saturday night and Cornish stressed the importance of discipline on making sure the team has the necessary conditioning. The MoJacks have six remaining back-to-backs this season, including this coming weekend, when they make their first-ever trip to Apsley on Saturday night to face-off with North Kawartha at 7:20 p.m., before returning home on Sunday for a match-up with Little Britain at 2:25 p.m. “That part of the schedule is part of our players being disciplined and making the right choices to make sure they’re prepared to play,” said Cornish. “Every team is competitive and it’s going to be a tough league this season.”
Minor Midget Stars Action is heating up in the Fall League fell to 3-2 on the season. the Monday Mens league sign up and start curling give back to Uxbridge The Uxbridge Stars Minor Midget ‘A’ hockey team recently took time out of their busy hockey schedule to serve Thanksgiving dinner to over 200 seniors at the Seniors Centre on Marietta St. in Uxbridge on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 2. The team gathered together at 4 p.m., and had a great time serving and mingling with the seniors. Volunteering encourages civic responsibility and is definitely an investment in our community and the people who live in it. It is a life skill that promotes personal growth and self-esteem while building camaraderie and teamwork. We are very proud of our team members for making time to give back to the community of Uxbridge and its residents. The Uxbridge Stars Minor Midget ‘A’ team is sponsored by Kertech Electric, Richardson Industrial Finishers Ltd., Wixam’s Bridge Restaurant and Breakaway Therapy. The Minor Midget Stars next home game is on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m., when the Stars square off against Oshawa. Team members are: Jonathan Cauchon, Justin Curtis, Eric Morris, Jackson Evans, Edmund Truter, Blake Lothian, Ryan Dejesus, Wyatt LaRoche, Robert Eliadis, Liam Gallacher, Jacob Fiedler, Seth Allison, Jacob Phair and Nathan Curtis (AP). Coaching staff: Chris Kelly, Mark Phair, Jason Kennedy and Charlotte Truter (Manager). Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Standard Newspaper Just a reminder our office is closed on Holiday Monday October 13, 2014
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After five games into the Port Perry Fall Curling League season, there are only two unbeaten teams remaining, and both play in the Monday-Wednesday league. Uxbridge resident Jim Bell and his team from the Unionville Curling Club improved on their streak last week with victories over Jim Cushnie 7-2 and Ray Balachorek 7-3, both from Oshawa Golf. The other team without a loss so far is Nathan Martin’s Oshawa Downtown team, who also had an impressive week with an 8-2 victory over Emma Joyce from Lindsay and then 9-4 over Port Perry’s Don Beaton. Both Martin and Bell will face each other this week. Port Perry’s Don Beaton had a tough week, losing both his games and
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Peacefully, on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 77. Jimmy Donaldson of Port Perry, beloved husband of Mary (nee Robertson). Loved father of Shelagh and her husband George Pulo of Seagrave, and James Donaldson and his wife Shawna of Whitby. Loving grandfather of Anthony, Hunter, James, Hollie, Samantha, Iain, Tanner and Brooklyn, and great grandfather of Max. Dear brother of Malcolm Donaldson and his wife Elizabeth, and Jean and her husband Bob Lang. Jimmy was predeceased by his brothers Alan Donaldson and Frank Donaldson and his sisters Ellen Donaldson, Nanette Sloane and Elizabeth Donaldson. The family of Jimmy Donaldson received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, October 3rd from 10 - 11 a.m. A Service to Celebrate his life was held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. with Reverend Don Wilmer officiating followed by a reception in the Heritage Room of the Funeral Home. Private interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
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STABLEFORD, JOYCE October 14, 1932 – October 5, 2014 Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Port Perry on Sunday, October 5, 2014. Joyce Stableford dearly beloved wife of Arthur Stableford of Sonya. Joyce will be sadly missed by the Stableford family and the Whitehead family. Family and friends will be received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach St., Port Perry (905) 985-7331on Friday, October 10, 2014 from 12 to 1 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Joyce will be held in the chapel on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. On line condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca LOW & LOW FUNERAL HOME CLINTON SLEEP Peacefully, on Friday, October 3, 2014 at his home in Nestleton, at age 57. Clinton Sleep, beloved son of Pat and the late Doug Sleep (1992) of Nestleton. Brother of Bryan Sleep of Sudbury and Trish and her husband Steve Thompson of Nestleton. He will be missed by his nieces Rebecca and Sarah and his nephews Matthew, Adam, Andrew and Taylor. A Private Family Service was held at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-9852171) on Monday, October 6th at 2 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Jim Sullivan officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
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The family of the late Florence (Tot) Holtby would like to thank the community for their caring support. We are very grateful for the staff at the Port Perry Community Hospital, Wagg Funeral Home, Reverend Don Wilmer, Reverend Elaine Hall, Audrey Beauchamp and the Port Perry UCW. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters is putting ‘Kids in Motion’ NORTH DURHAM: Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham (BBBSND) is launching a new mentoring program ‘Kids in Motion’ for Big Brothers Big Sisters month and is looking for mentors and mentees to participate. This new mentoring program is different from all the rest of their programs, as it is completely suited and designed by each individual volunteer. For example, if a volunteer is interested in cooking and baking, they can teach their group of mentees new recipes, while working on their mentees social skills and encouraging the children to take risks. If sports are more of an interest to the volunteer, they can teach and play a variety of different games, while mentoring the kids who share the same interests. The possibilities are really endless for this type of program. BBBSND is encouraging the volunteers to include their passion into mentoring, that way the experience is enjoyable for everyone. The new program ‘Kids is Motion’ was created so mentors can teach new skills to their mentees in a fun and exciting way. This seven-week program runs for approximately one and a half to two hours at lunch or after school on school property. BBBSND is also calling on parents if they think that this group program would be a good fit for their child. Please contact Becky Lawlor at 905-985-3733, ext. 3 for more information on our programs. This program encompasses the same values that Big Brothers Big Sisters has always had: increasing a child’s self-esteem, self-confidence, and overall resiliency.
Region says beware of imposter water meter installers NORTH DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham has been contacted by concerned residents from across the Region about individuals representing themselves as water meter installers attempting to gain access into homes. The individuals, currently going door-to-door, imply they are working for the Region of Durham to replace water meters. They have photos of water meters and ask to see the resident’s water meter inside the home to verify the model for replacement. If someone shows up at your door, remember the following to protect yourself from scams: • Ask for ID! (All Regional employees and authorized contractors carry photo ID.) • Did you request this house call? (Regional staff will not visit without a prior appointment when replacing or upgrading water meters.) • Call the organization to confirm that the visit is legitimate. • Don’t feel pressured to sign contracts or papers on the spot. • Never give out your personal information. • The Region will never test water in your house without a scheduled appointment—we sample water from hydrants on the street. For more information on water meter replacements please contact the Oshawa/Whitby Depot at 905-6553344. For more information on water quality in Durham Region, read our Water Quality Reports available on-line at www.durham.ca.
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SPREADING THE MESSAGE: Cancer survivor and Terry Fox Ambassador Yusuf Hijri addressed the students at Quaker Village P.S. in Uxbridge recently as the school prepared to hold their annual Terry Fox Run. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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Apple Autumn Bake Cranberries Dinner Fall Family Harvest Holiday ARIES (March 20-April 19): If you must Jamtackle a tough problem, you could be daunted by obstacles in your path. Try to be patient and get on top of the situation. Communicate clearly to avoid misunderstandings.
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Horoscope Column TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Keep the lines of communication open with your spouse and business partner. If you have a specific problem, discuss it with a specialist. Put off negotiations and avoid signing papers until Oct 31.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Your mind may be scattered, as it races from one thing to another. Work on an ongoing project, but do not start a new one until the end of the month. Postpone contract negotiations and avoid signing papers.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Since your sense of humour is highlighted, you will want to do things you consider fun and enjoyable. Share your favourite activities with your children. Have a heart-toheart talk with a teenager.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Meetings you have lined up could be cancelled or postponed over the next three weeks. If you are involved in a club or organization, it may be harder to get your point across. Complete outstanding projects.
GEMINI (May 20-June 21): Communication issues dominate and some could conflict with your own way of looking at things. Try to be flexible in your thinking. In business, make an effort to improve teamwork.
LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Discussions with family members can be beneficial. Memories surface and your thoughts will be filled with nostalgia. Spend some time enjoying, and perhaps updating family albums.
VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): You may feel distracted, but at the same time, you will be busy, busy, busy, rushing from place to place. Slow down to a reasonable pace. Take it easy on the road and keep your car in good working order.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Circumstances may necessitate your keeping a secret. On the whole, you may find yourself wanting to withdraw and be quiet, rather than speaking up. Good time to study alone or do research work.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): You might have to handle more than one job at a time. If you want to discuss a raise with your boss, wait until the end of the month. Do not fritter away your energy on trivial chatter. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put travel plans aside for the next three weeks. Book a trip in November. In business, do not overlook details that can cause problems later. Be flexible, pay attention and listen carefully. Be sure to get all the facts.
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LION ON THE JOB: Greenbank Lions Club members had the job of manning the grill recently, as the club held a barbecue at Greenbank P.S. - fundraising for local BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard projects, see www.GreenbankLionsClub.ca for more.
Pair charged in string of thefts in Brock NORTH DURHAM: A 21-year-old Cannington man and a 23-year-old Beaverton man have been charged after a string of vehicle and garage entries in the Beaverton area. According to police, between Aug. 12, and Aug. 26, officers were called to premises along Maple Beach Rd., Thorah Park Blvd. and Cedar Beach Rd., where numerous vehicles and garages had been entered and items stolen. Trailers, GPS units, construction tools, and boxed candy were among the stolen items. Two suspects were identified and arrested. Police believe that there are more victims and are appealing to the public to call police if they have been victimized. Gregory Williams, age 21, of Hillside Cres. in Cannington, is charged with: Theft Under $5,000 x7; Possession of Stolen property Under $5,000; Theft of
Motor Vehicle; Traffic in Stolen Property x7; Possession of Stolen Property Over $5,000; and Fail to Comply with Probation Order x7. He was held for a bail hearing. Adam DeBoer, age 23, of Simcoe St. in Beaverton, is charged with: Theft Under $5,000 x2; Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000 x2; and Traffic in Stolen Property Under $5,000. He was released on an Undertaking with conditions. Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to call D/Cst. McMaster of the North Division Community Response Unit at 1-888-5791520, ext. 2659. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers. ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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Artist Eddie Le Page, pictured along with Kent Farndale and Regional Councillor Bobbie Drew, celebrated First Nations art on Saturday, Oct. 4 during the opening of the ‘Focus on First Nations’ exhibit at the SCA Gallery, inside 181 Perry St. in Port Perry. The exhibit displays the work of seven First Nations artists, and will remain until Oct. 25 - further information can be found at www. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard ScugogArts.ca.
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THE EQUALIZER Directed by Antoine Fuqua (**) Denzel Washington is such a powerful actor he can make anything worth watching... well almost. The two time Oscar winner has enjoyed a tremendous career since leaving the hit TV show St. Elsewhere in the eighties and being cast as South African activist Steve Biko, which earned him an Oscar nomination in the film Cry Freedom (1987). In the years since he has won Oscars for Best Supporting Actor for Glory (1989) and Best Actor for Training Day (2001). Three other nominations have come for his career best performance in Malcolm X (1992). With an intelligence that radiates off the screen, Washington has worked hard to become one of the screen’s finest actors, admired by both audiences and critics. He is one of those actors who can say volumes without speaking, allowing his eyes to do the talking. Through the 2000’s after portraying the vicious crooked cop in Training Day (2001) he was cast in a handful of films in which he was a kick ass bad ass, most notably as the tough body-
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by John Foote guard relentless stalking the kidnappers of the little girl he guards in Man on Fire (2005). However it seemed that those roles did not challenge the actor after seeing him do it once. I hoped he might get back into doing important work. Instead we have The Equalizer, an entertaining enough film, but one that once again sees him in badass form. It’s not that he is not fun to watch snatching a gun from the hands of the man holding it on him, or gazing around the room sizing up his enemies, just knowing he has them over a barrel, it is that the film gives him so little back. Robert MacCall (Washington) is a deadly ex CIA operative who cut a deal to allow himself to live a normal life, he works in a Home Depot sort of place, and
leads a lonely life, reading books one after another in a small diner. Sitting in the same place at the same time each night, he has pledged to read one hundred great books, picking up where his late wife off, so in a sense they are doing it together. It is there he encounters a young hooker portrayed by Chloe Grace Morentz who will alter the course of his life. They become friends, they chat, and he sees the men she works for. When she is terribly beaten, he gets involved and when he gets involved I mean he kicks some serious ass, drawing the wrath of the vicious Russian mob. Enforcers arrive from Moscow with so little regard for human life it is frightening, and they go after Washington and everyone he cares for. What they do not count on is the fact this is a man trained in warfare up close and personal. Teddy (Marton Csokas) is terrifying as the ice cold assassin sent to terminate Washington from Moscow. Quietly lethal his presence frightens even the toughest of cops who encounter him. He looks at the young hookers as insects he can squash with his shoe, not as people,
and eliminates anyone who stands in his way. We know of course where this is all headed, to a great and nasty climax in the Home Depot-like store where MacCall works. One of the many issues I had with the film was the fact the director seems to set up fights for the sole purpose of finding more and more interesting ways to kill people with various objects and tools, such as a corkscrew and nail gun. When we see MacCall walk to a display case and take a mallet out, we know what is coming. Is this what films like Saw (2008) have brought to the screen? I hope not. There are no real characters to play as written but the actors are so immensely gifted they manage to create something out of what they have been given. Washington stalks the screen like a panther, ever watchful, taking everything in when he enters a room. Csokas is frightening, and though woefully miscast, Morentz does well in her scenes with Washington. Based on the TV series of the 90’s with Edward Woodward, it appears they are going for a new franchise of films. God I hope not.
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He has been all over the world yet chooses Port Perry as home. Born in the Netherlands, this world traveller came to Canada when he was eight. During these past forty years van Bilsen and his camera have visited ninety countries on six continents, and his exceptional work has been featured in global publications: national magazines, advertisements, international, national, and regional papers. “A World of Paradox” launched in March of 2013 is a remarkable collection of exquisite photography complimented by short stories surrounding each image. Readers are treated to the various sights, sounds, colours and cultures of: Saigon, Kuna Yala, Sweden, Argentina, Africa, Gal pagos Islands, England, Cape Spear, Caribbean, Croatia and spectacular Canadian destinations they may never glimpse elsewhere. Turning pages I was so inspired and impressed by the landscapes and beauty of this gorgeous diverse planet. I am sincerely delighted with my signed copy inscribed, “The world is a book and those who do
not travel read only a page.” What a rare treat this book is for those who do enjoy travelling, or to broaden the scopes of those who remain contented where they are. To date van Bilsen has published four travel books, one photography book, and four espionage novels. He was a founding member of The Writers’ Community of Durham Region, and is Chairman of the Scugog Council for the Arts. He also serves as Treasurer of the Lake Scugog Studio Tour, and is founder of the North Durham Photographers’ Association. Recently he was recipient of the Kent Farndale Patron of the Arts award, and has consistently been voted the People’s Choice for best photography studio in North Durham. Make it a point to visit Jonathan van Bilsen’s studio at 188 Mary Street in Port Perry, or his website: www. photosNtravel.com.
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