The Standard Newspaper February 27, 2014

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Vol. 10 No. 9

YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER COVERING NORTH DURHAM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2014

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BEAVERS GO FOR GOLD: This group of Port Perry Beaver Scouts showed their excitement on Saturday, Feb. 22, when they celebrated The Olympics with their own opening ceremony and winter events. Beaver’s lined up and marched with the flags of Sweden, Germany, Russia, and Canada as part of the Opening Ceremonies. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Police investigating snowmobile trail activity SCUGOG: Suspicious activity on snowmobile trails in Scugog Township has Durham Regional Police appealing for information from the public after several recent incidents involving steel fence wire being found on local snowmobile trails. According to police, on Monday, January 20, at approximately 9:30 p.m., North Division officers responded to the area of Blue Mountain Rd. and Hwy. 12 after a snowmobiler located a bundle of steel wire on the trail. Three snowmobilers had become entangled in the wire. Then, on Thursday, January 30, more wire was found on the groomed trail in the same area, and as many as six other incidents have now been reported.

The investigation is ongoing and police are appealing to the public for any information that could help identify whoever is responsible. Intentionally putting wire on the trail in this manner is dangerous and could lead to a criminal charge. The wire can be tangled in a snowmobile’s tracks or skis, and could throw the rider from the snowmobile. Anyone with new information to this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst Ahee of the North Division Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2674. 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.

UXBRIDGE: Former Uxbridge Mayor Bob Shepherd is the latest candidate to declare his nomination for this fall’s municipal election, and is once again seeking the mayor’s chair. Originally elected as Ward 4 Councillor in 2003, Shepherd defeated Anne Holmes and Susan Self to become Uxbridge’s Mayor in 2006. It was a position he would hold until 2010, when he finished second in the polls to Gerri Lynn O’Connor. In a press release, Shepherd outlined what he believes to be the major issues facing Uxbridge residents as they prepare to head to the polls on Oct. 27. “There are three very important matters that have to be dealt with in the Township. They are: property taxes, downtown revitalization and the promotion of entrepreneurship and small business,” Shepherd said. During his tenure as Mayor, Shepherd was actively involved in the Township’s purchase of the former St. John’s Training School lands (later known as Kennedy House), now known as ‘The Fields of Uxbridge’ and home to the Rotary Skate Park as well as the township’s soccer fields. Shepherd has stated that further implementation of the township’s Master Plan will be another of his key objectives should he prove successful in his latest run for mayor. “The ‘Fields of Uxbridge’ formerly known as Kennedy House is also an issue that will be one of the priorities in my tenure as your mayor. Recognition and implementation of the existing master plan will ensure its future as a viable attraction in the Township for decades to come,” said Shepherd. In the lead-up to the election in October, Shepherd is inviting Uxbridge residents to connect with him through social media, and share their ideas about Uxbridge’s future. “I have created a Facebook page ‘Bob Shepherd – Mayoralty Candidate’ which I invite you to visit. I will be using this media to share my thoughts and ideas with you on how we can work together to make Uxbridge Township an even better place to live, work and play,” Shepherd added. A full list of declared candidates, as well as pertinent election information can be found on the township’s web site at www.town.uxbridge.on.ca/2014_elections.

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UXBRIDGE: Concerns from the Ottawa Valley township of Greater Madawaska over rising policing costs led councillors to bemoan the Region’s bloated police budget at a recent council meeting. Included in council’s agenda for their meeting on the evening of Monday, Feb. 24, was a letter from the Township of Greater Madawaska detailing their concerns over increasing costs of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrols in 2015. Under a new billing model, Greater Madawaska anticipates an increase of 192 per cent per household in 2015 for police, jumping from $369 to $911. However, some councillors considered it a bargain compared to the cost of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS). “With what we pay, and 50 per cent of the Region’s budget being police, $911 seems like a hell of a deal. Maybe we should get the OPP here,� opined Ward 2

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Councillor Pat Molloy. Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor was quick to point out that the township must remain with DRPS, but also voiced her frustration with rising police costs. “We’ve had this discussion before, and we can not get out of Durham Regional policing,� said Mayor O’Connor. “It is 50 per cent of the Region’s budget, which I think is totally out of control.� Last year, Mayor O’Connor was a vocal opponent of the increase in the police budget, jumping to $172.1 million up from $169.6 million in 2012. Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger added that this year, the Region’s police budget is set to rise 3.2 per cent, to $177.6 million - the lowest increase in the past 18 years. “That’s only because of what happened last year,� retorted Mayor O’Connor. As well, 2014 marks the fifth consecutive year that DRPS will not be hiring any new officers.

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Council hopeful for flood of money DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: Councillors are hopeful that a new program offered by the federal government will provide the necessary funds to enable the township to begin work on the downtown flood alleviation project. At council’s meeting on the evening of Monday, Feb. 24, councillors discussed the New Building Canada Fund. The new fund’s Small Communities Fund will set aside $1 billion nationally over ten years to fund local projects in communities under 100,000 in population, which councillors are hopeful will enable the municipality to partner with the Region as well as the federal government to begin construction of a new culvert beneath Brock St. as part of the township’s flood alleviation plan. “It mentions disaster mitigation, could we apply to partner with the Region to do work on Brock St.?” asked Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor. “It’s beyond our ability to pay, and if we could get this done as one third, one third, one third it would become a lot

more feasible.” The downtown flood alleviation project carries a price tag of approximately $12 million, and Public Works Director Ben Kester has previously stated that he expects a detailed design of the project to be completed this year. The township will have to act fast, as the federal government is targeting this spring as the first time applications for funding will be accepted. Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger added that a recent meeting he attended with Jim Clapp, Durham Region’s Commissioner of Finance shed some light on the tight time lines associated with potential federal funding. “After the 2014 federal budget was announced, Mr. Clapp held a meeting and said if you have any applications that were turned down, dust them off and get ready to get them in when any new programs are announced,” said Councillor Ballinger. Councillors later voted to contact Durham Region about the possibility of partnering for the project.

Rotary Gala set for spring SCUGOG: Tickets are now on sale for the Rotary Club of Port Perry’s annual Spring Gala. This fun-filled evening promises to be an exciting event. Along with great food and fellowship, the much anticipated highlights include raffles, silent auctions and live auctions. As the Rotary’s major fundraising event all proceeds go directly to local and international projects.

Locally the club has supported the Lakeridge Health Port Perry hospital and the Scugog Memorial Library, as well as annual Christmas dinners for seniors and people in assisted living care, the food bank, student scholarships and exchange programs, literacy in schools, and walking trails. The Rotary International campaign is to eradicate polio worldwide.

The Spring Gala will be held on Saturday, April 12, at the Royal Ashburn Golf Club, a short drive from Port Perry, located at 995 Myrtle Rd W, in Ashburn. Tickets are $100 per person. For tickets or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities contact Bob Brownson at bob. b r o w n s o n @ s y mp a t i c o . c a (905) 985-6726 or any member of the Rotary Club of Port Perry.

‘The Brook Never Sleeps’ returns Leanne Barfoot, a certified naturopathic doctor, treated a test-patient with acupuncture as a demonstration of the services she offers - at the recent opening of her clinic. From her clinic, located at 180 Mary St. on the second floor, Leanne offers treatment which are natural and wholesome. Drop-in or call 1-877BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard 537-0744 for more!

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such as hunting for creatures from the brook, examining water chemistry and trying their luck at fly casting. Rubber boots are required. Those interested in this free March Break event can register by calling the UYC at 905-862-3456. Partners of this educational program include: Ontario Streams, Trout Unlimited, Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Toronto Region Conservation Authority, Ontario Nature and The Township of Uxbridge.

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NORTH DURHAM BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Congratulations to those at St. John’s who worked so hard to make the North House “Coldest Night of the Year Walk” on Saturday evening such a fine success. They were able to raise $2225 For North House. Well Done. Dale and Janet VanCamp returned home a skiing holiday in Quebec. Shirley Turner, Jessie Gunter, Jan and Jim Byers, Lorrie and Ron Minshell, Dave and Ingrid Larmer, Brian and Cherly DeJong have returned home from a most enjoy-

able week at Porta Plata, Dominican Republic. On Tuesday, March 4, from 5 to 7 p.m., the St John’s Anglican Church will hold the annual Pancake Supper. Come and celebrate Shrove Tuesday in Blackstock. On Friday, March 7, at 2 p.m., the World Day of Prayer will be held at Nestleton United Church. People of all denominations are welcome to attend. Congratulations to Tim and Leanne are having two new grandbabies recently. Their son Mike and wife Ni-

cole welcome a son, Ron on January 13. Their daughter Erin and Deryk Campbell welcome a daughter Audrey on Feb 15. Audrey’s other grandparents Rick and Sharalyn Campbell also live in Blackstock. Congratulations to all. Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Muriel Tenant, Elmo Gibson, Joan Graham, Betty Kirven, Alma Manns and Doreen Sheehey low. Most lone hands-Marilyn Trunks. The specials were won by Alvin Foster, Elaine Bailey with two and Laura Zych.

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Blackstock & District Lions Club Congratulations to grade 7 student, Kurtis Kraupa, winner of the Lions Effective Speaking Contest. Kurtis will go on to the District A-16 level of competition where he will compete in the Junior English Division of our District Effective Speaking Competition. The District contest is held on Saturday, March 22, at Trinity United Church in Newmarket. The winner of that contest will compete provincially in May. Blackstock & Dis-

trict Lions extend their best wishes to Kurtis. Other speakers in the competition were: Keven Schutt (runner-up), Ella Barkwell, Kaylee Earle, Wendy Rudkin, Sierra Leatherdale, and Jenna Bolzon. Thank you to the parents and the staff of Cartwright Central Public School for your support and encouragement. Caesarea Community Church You would be welcome to attend our knitting and crocheting every Tuesday at our church, located at 3625 Hwy 57.

Our main focus is making baby items from donated yarn. Come and learn, share patterns and knowledge, work on your craft projects, enjoy refreshments and socialize. Donations of yarn are greatly appreciated. Occasionally the day gets changed, so give Joyce a call at 905-986-0777. Nestleton United Church Do you have Friday, March 7 on your calendar for our World Day of Prayer? This celebration begins at 2 p.m. at Nestleton United Church. Everyone is welcome.

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till Way to go Canada! What great Olympic coverage and success. The Greenbank Lions Newsletter is available at Greenbank Store, and lists a Senior Discount Information Sheet with various stores-date, location, Discount Amount Age. The Lions are selling Maple Syrup (540ml) for $10 a tin or $20 a 1000ml jug. Please Phone 905-985-3723 to order. Proceeds go to projects like Greenbank Public School healthy lunch program. Greenbank Hall is available for rentals. Reasonable rates, call 905-985-3723. Yoga Classes at Greenbank Hall are ongoing Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more info, call 905-431-1850. If you are interested in working at the next provincial election for Elections Ontario in the Greenbank, Port Perry and Uxbridge area, please contact Larry Doble at 905-985-3723. School News Mindy R’s School info says “Thank You to our wonderful SCC for a great day of skating on Tuesday. Much fun was had by all! This Friday evening (Feb. 28) is School Movie Night featuring “Frozen”! You may still purchase tickets in advance or at the door -$5 for admission, popcorn or a cookie and a drink! A great deal for a great family fun. Come out and enjoy! January 11, 2014 was a special day for Miss Ashley Bain, one of Greenbank’s teachers, who was married to David Rai-

ken, also a teacher, at The Old Mill, Toronto. Congratulations and Best Wishes for much happiness to the Newlyweds. Sports and the opportunity to compete aboard will take Kiera Kubeck, a 4 year member of the boy’s Oshawa Vikings Under-14 Rugby team, on a ten day tour of England and Scotland, starting March 5. Sorry to report her sister Shauna had knee surgery two weeks ago, following a sports injury. Good Luck Kiera, and a good recovery to Shauna as she heals. Church News Kim Thomson greeted all to Sunday’s service with Aruna Papp, one of our church family, leading the service telling the children what it was like growing up as a child in India, before coming to Canada in the 1970’s. Her message entitled The Mysteries of the Kingdom of God, using one’s talents for God was most inspiring. Margaret Ann Lamb led in prayer, and the choir sang, ”We Have Come Into His House”. Pauline Reed’s Mission Minutes told of the move of the United Church Archives to Toronto Regent Park area, and changes for the better in that community are supported by M&S. (The annual congregational meeting was well attended. March 2nd- Muffins and coffee before the 11 a.m. service with guest speaker Darlene Hallet on the first Sunday of Lent. All are welcome to attend.

Saturday, March 1 * Port Perry Baptist Church is hosting a Family Games Night. Bring your favourite family board game, your own soft drinks & a snack to share with others. 7pm to 9pm. * Manilla Community Hall Co-ed 3-pitch tournament and snow fest starting at 8 a.m. Warming area for kids, winter games and outdoor vendors. Lunch and refreshments available. For team information, call Anne Hardy: 705-357-3637 or Cathy Allison: 705-357-3453. Don’t have a team? Contact Patti at 705-357-0182 and play for the Manilla Misfits. Tuesday, March 4 * Pancake Supper at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall. 3505 Church St. in Blackstock from 5 to 7 p.m. Family of 5 - $20, Children 6 to 12 - $3, Kids under six - free. For more information, call 905-986-0557. * Pancake Supper at the Sandford Community Hall from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adults $8, Children six to 12 $5, kids five and under eat free. Proceeds to Sandford United Church. * Trinity United Church in Uxbridge is holding a pancake supper from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Adults and Teens can dine for $7, Children in Grades 1 though 8 are $4, with preschoolers eating free. Bring the whole family. * Pine Ridge Garden Club monthly meeting and pot-luck supper with guest speaker Irwin Smith of Ocala Orchards. For more information, please call Shirley at 905-986-5330 or e-mail shirlove100@gmail. com. Sunday, March 23 North Durham Nature Walk. Join Geoff Carpentier to view returning spring ducks and geese. Annually, thousands of birds return to Ontario from their wintering grounds, taking advantage of lakes and rives as the ice breaks-up. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the parking lot to the north of Tim Horton’s on Hwy 7A beside the Independent. Bring binoculars and scopes if you have them. Dress warmly and bring the kids. Exactly where we bird and for how long will depend on how open the lake is and how many ducks read this announcement and show-up to be seen. Please pre-register for this walk with Derek Connelly, 905-852-5432 or dconn50@powergate.ca. Thursday, March 27 North Durham Nature Talk at 7 p.m., at the Port Perry Library. “Home Sweet Hole: the Cavity-Nesting Wildlife of North Durham.” Join Mark Stabb for a slide talk about the local animals that make their nests in holes in trees. These interesting birds have special adaptations to take advantage of natural hollows when

choosing their homes. Some use existing cavities: others are excavators who enlarge or adjust these safe places to raise young. We can help them find suitable places by building nesting boxes. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome! Saturday, April 5 Port Perry Baptist Church is hosting a Family Games Night. Bring your favourite family board game, your own soft drinks & a snack to share with others. 7pm to 9pm. Saturday, April 12 Spring Sale hosted by the Anglican Church Women of St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 59 Toronto St. South in Uxbridge from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables available for rent $25 for a large table and $15 for a small table.. Please call 905-8526853 to reserve your spot. Saturday, May 3 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. 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. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays * Progressive Euchere, 1:30 p.m. at the Port Perry Villa, 15987 Simcoe St. Call Kim Owen at 905-985-3312 for more information. * Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group, Open House, 970 Eldon Rd., Oakwood 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., call Sue 705953-9987. * Port Perry Senior’s Computer Club, 2:30 p.m., 905-982-2135, Latcham Centre. First Thursday of Month Uxbridge Parkinson’s Support Group meetings, 22 James Hill Court, Uxbridge (Bridgewater Building Function room) 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., information, 905-8528894, www.uxparkinsons. Every 2nd Thursday Bi-weekly bridge tournaments, starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Port Perry Villa, 15987 Simcoe St. For more information, call Debbie Armstrong at 905-9853312. Every 3rd Thursday The Uxbridge Genealogical Group meets in the Library, lower level, 7 p.m., $2, 905852-6973 or eileen-wilson@powergate.ca First Friday of the Month *Ladies cancer-support friendship group, (except for July and August), join us for lunch at noon, Jersey’s Restaurant, Uxbridge, info: Kathy 9058952-7292.

*Port Perry Flowyoga Studio yoga class with all proceeds to Uxbridge/Scugog Animal Shelter, pay-as-you-can-class, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., www. portperryflowyoga.com or 905441-7874. Every Saturday Brock Township Public Library, Beaverton Cannington and Sunderland Branches, Drop-in Craft, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. all ages. 1st Sunday of Month Music Fest, we are always looking for new talent, info: Jo 905-852-6487. Every Mon., and Every Wed. Gentle Aerobics for older adults, Masonic Hall, Port Perry, Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m., info: 905-986-5958. Every Monday and Friday * Port Perry Senior’s Exercise, 9:30 a.m., 905-986-8745, Latcham Centre. * Port Perry Senior’s Line Dancing, 10:30 a.m., Latcham Centre, Diane Wiseman 905982-4126, Gord Emmerson 905-982-8745. 3rd Monday of each Month * Port Perry Patchers QUILT Guild, Hope Christian Reform Church, 14480 Old Simcoe Rd., Prince Albert, 7 p.m. www. portperrypatchers.ca * Scugog Shores Fibre Artists, 7:30 p.m. info: 905-985-8318, 905-985-2939. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Port Perry Rug Hookers Group, Upstairs at Vos, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 905-985-1198. Every 2nd Tuesday Autism Ontario Durham Region Chapter, support group meetings 7:30 p.m., Precious Minds Resource and Learning Centre, info: 1-866495-4680. Every Monday * Euchre, 8 p.m., Tyrone Orange Hall, year round, info: 905-263-2592. * Latcham Centre, Senior’s Shuffleboard Club, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., drop in all seniors welcome. * Just For Today Al-Anon Family Group meet Port Perry United Church basement, 8 p.m., info 905-728-1020. * Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums welcomes new members and offers free lessons for both, Uxbridge Legion, 109 Franklin St., Uxbridge 8 p.m. info: Alex 905-649-1620. * 1st Port Perry Sparks, Prince Albert Hall, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 905-985-1422. * 4th Port Perry Brownies, Scugog Island Hall, girls 7 and 8-year-olds, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 905-985-4240. * 3rd Port Perry Guides, Port Perry United Church, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., 905-985-6174. * Pineridge Chorus of Sweet Adelines rehearsal, 7:15 p.m., Uxbridge Music Hall, 905-8526327.

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SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short What a party! Many thanks to Sue Cook for hosting and to all who helped in the recent ‘our sincere condolences on your husband retiring party’ for Diane Cooke. A huge surprise complete with black wreath, a signin book, flowers, tons of food and wine... and best of all lots of laughs (sorry guys - but all at our husbands expense). Len and Betty Somerville have returned from a trip to sunny Florida. Sorry folks, we just couldn’t get rid of all the snow!

If any local girls have been inspired due to the recent Olympics to be more active in sports... how about Ringette?! Sunderland Girls Ringette is looking for girls to join in on the fun. Great game, lots ofhealthy fun! If interested, call Diane Cooke at 905 985-3722 and she can perhaps answer some questions. Please keep Rev. Paul and Barb Martyn in your prayers and all others that are having health issues. Save on Ripley’s Aquarium Tickets.Pack up the family and head to the

most exciting attraction to hit Toronto in 20 years – and do it at a discount while helping us raise a little money for the Seagrave United Church. Be amazed by Jelly fish, sea horses and sea turtles – pet stingrays and sharks. Tickets are less than even large group rate prices and include all taxes - $25/adult, $20/ youth 6-13 and $10 per child 3-5. A portion of all sales will go directly to the church. Save some money, great for March Break. Do some good. For tickets, e-mail kim-

nealogy Group last week Bruce Taylor spoke about a young black man, born in Labrador, who joined the Union Army and fought in the Civil War before returning home to spend many years working with the Hudson’s Bay company, a story illustrating where genealogical research can lead. Budding genealogists can sign up at the library for classes to learn how to research from group chairperson, Marian Ballamy. The meeting on Thursday, March 20, will be held in the Genealogy room and attendees will be shown how to use the computers and all the many resource material in this room. At Scott Central, the “Rock, Paper, Scissors” Championship, for Grades 3 though 8 will be held on Feb. 25. The winners will compete in the Canadian Championship on Feb. 28. The 2014 Dodgeball champions were ‘The Caterpillars.’

singer.Happy Birthday was sung to Lorne Dann and Betty Somerville. Happy birthday wishes also to Fran Taylor and Teri Payne. Coming Events: Feb. 27 - 7 p.m. Opening the Doors to Spirituality Bible Study. Everyone welcome. Mar. 2 - 9:15 a.m. Church Service with speaker Darlene Hallett Mar. 3 - 7 p.m. Survey Committe Meeting at the home of Howard Payne. Mar. 5 - 7 p.m. Retirement and Estate Planning Information Session at

Seagrave Church hosted by Howard Payne and Anne Schill. No charge or obligation. Please RSVP by Mar. 3 to Investors Group at 905-443-1115. Mar. 7 - 12:30 p.m. World Day of Prayer at Greenbank Church. Desert and Beverage with meeting to follow at 1 p.m. Please contact Eleanor Sturman at 905-985-7778 if you would like a ride. Mar. 8 - 8:30 a.m. Men’s Group Breakfast. Mar. 9 - 9:15 a.m. 1st Sunday of Lent Communion with Rev. David Shepherd as guest speaker.

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C Le Saux-Ball

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling A bit of tantalizing spring-like weather, a bit of snow melt, enough to show some grass in shovelled area. We look forward to the day it is all gone, more especially the ice! Bob and Evelyn Meek visited with Marg Hackner in Richmond Hill last week. Marg is anticipating getting a scooter, and walking cast soon. More ice casualties as Dwight Clement’s father broke a leg several weeks ago and my sister Faye broke her hip last week and it now in Ajax hospital. Best wishes to others suffering illness of various types, Mary Clark, Marj McFarlane, Dan Moore and others on our prayer list! Barb and Bruce Harwood were guests with daughter Brenda and Brian Moore last Thursday in honour of their birthdays. One nasty surprise that day was to find part of their cattle barn collapsed under the weight of ice and snow. At the Uxbridge Ge-

berleyannemccann@gmail. com. To find out more about the aquarium go to www.ripleyaquariums. com/canada. Tickets must be ordered and picked up by Sunday, March 9. Cash only please. Greeting the congregation this Sunday were Verna Gagnon and Jane Pettinger. John Debono lead the service and did a great job! Thanks, John. Thanks to Joan Lee for inviting Isabelle Blanusa to sing for us. As a 13 year old, she has won many awards at the music festival and is a very talented

All are invited to the last of the series “The System Belongs to God” on Thursday. Feb. 27, at Sandford church beginning at 7 p.m. March is shaping up to be a very busy month. On Saturday, March 1, the First Maple Syrup Tapping” will take place at the Ashton-Asling woodlot, on Scugog Conc. 7, just off Regional Rd. 23. On Sunday, March 3, the M&P Committee meet at Zephyr.; the Worship Committee meet there on the 6th, and a movie will be shown there that afternoon. All welcome are welcome to attend, starting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, is the Sandford Pancake Supper at Sandford Hall from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. You know it’s good! The ladies join with Mount Albert ladies to celebrate World Day of Prayer on March 7. And, on March 19 Sandford again hosts the Souper Lunch at the Presbyterian church.

Call to worship was called by the Rev. Michelle Hofman, a warm and friendly welcome went out to all who attended the service. The Message was ‘How We Treat Others.” There will be a congregational meeting on Sunday, March 16, following the service. Please do your best to attend. World Day of Prayer is on Friday, March 7, all are welcome to come. If you are interested in receiving the observer magazine it is time to renew the cost is $20 for the year. Please talk to Steve before the end of the month Payment must be received by the end of February. Our appreciation goes out to Anna and Pat for providing the refreshments for time for fellowship The Annual Spring Drum Social will be held on Saturday, March 22 from 11:30

a.m. until 6p.m. The event is a drug/alcohol free event and is open to all to attend, The Annual Native Arts and Crafts show and Sale will be on April 26 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Lots of draws and raffle tickets for purchases and a 50/50 draw and is open to all every one is welcomed to attend. The First Nation Community were treated to a outing this past weekend, for skiing and snowboarding and from what I heard a fun time was had by all who went on the out time!! thank you to Lionel Girrard child/youth worker and to Jackie Edgar-Tobin, C.W.W. community wellness worker, for organizing this outing!! I can be reached at 905-985-7662 by phone or by e-mail at jc.lesaux@me.com for all of your Scugog Island news submissions.

EPSOM & UTICA by Shari Kerry The 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 starting at noon. Fashions will be by Brock’s of Port Perry. Tickets will be available March 1. Welcome home to Darlene Christie who enjoyed a

two week holiday in Florida with her cousin. The Book Club is reading The Hundred Foot Journey. They will meet on February 28, at 10 a.m. in the portable at Utica to discuss the book. Prayers and best wishes go out to Faye Ashton as she recovers from recent surgery. Congratulations to all of our youth who competed at

the Sunderland Music Festival in the last two weeks. There will be a pancake supper on March 4, at Epsom church. The Ashton Family on Medd Rd. will be hosting the Haliburton/Kawartha Maple Syrup Producers Annual 1st Tapping of the season this Saturday (March 1) at 10:30 a.m. There will be a light lunch served.

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SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, March 2 10 a.m. Morning Service

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

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WARM HEARTS ON THE COLDEST NIGHT: A crowd of over 120 walkers hiked the streets of Uxbridge on Feb. 22, as part of North House’s Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser. Participants set off to walk two, five, or ten kilometre routes and donations reached well over $22,000, to aid the homeless and needy in North Durham. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

This Week in

History

15 years ago A Mississauga man sustains serious injuries when his hang glider crashes from 300 feet onto Lake Scugog. 35 years ago Regional Council votes in favour of elections being held every three years instead of every two years. 50 years ago The Junior ‘D’ Uxbridge Chicks wrap up another successful regular season, clinching first place in the regular season standings following a 7-5 win over the Sutton-Cannington Twins. 100 years ago Scott Township Council agrees to pay 15 cents per hour in case snow shovelling is needed to keep local roads passable.

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

319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, March 2 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 2 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 2, 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada)

Tuesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. Pancake Supper Wednesday, March 5, 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service 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 2

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 2 Last Sunday after Epiphany 10:00 am Eucharist Sunday School and Nursery available

HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

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

A PLACE OF HOPE!

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, March 2 Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Service Feb. 16th - Family Day

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

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

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EDITORIAL

Cameras or cops With the Toronto Police Service’s decision last Tuesday to consider making lapel-mounted cameras part of every officer’s uniform - let’s balance the recent issues of police transparency and rising costs. Amidst 2013’s series of TPS police shootings, and an unidentified Durham Regional Police Service constable going viral after a video was posted showcasing violence and threats of evidence planting in Oshawa - maybe more accountability is not too much to ask for in the GTA. Choice officers of both the TPS and the DRPS have exhibited evidence of power-tripping and, at times, an inability to de-escalate confrontations (see the second-degree murder charge against Const. James Forcillo in the shooting death of Sammy Yatim). This is not to say that every, or even several, of our boys in blue need an attitude adjustment - but the core of the problem, training and hiring procedures, needs to be examined and the screening process improved. For example, if you find a toddler playing with matches, would you install security cameras and watch the child closely, or simply take the matches away and teach them that pyromania is dangerous? While lapel-cameras are an excellent idea, and would likely be a benefit to officers in court-room cases, could the money be better spent on improving training for police in Toronto? Speaking of money, Durham Region’s police budget has been referred to as ‘bloated,’ and accounts for a staggering fifty per cent of the Regional portion of Durham’s property tax bills - for total of $172.1 million. What does this money buy the citizens of Durham Region? Everything but new cops, there hasn’t been a single hire or recruitment to the DRPS for the past five years. Before we start window-shopping for shiny new technology, can we please take a closer look at how many police we hire, and what level of screening they are given?

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Wasteful Scugog spending may send this reader packing To the Editor, The reason we are in so much debt is because the people running this pretty little town are incompetent. Why was the tin mill emptied of its tenants? Surely their rent was paying its property taxes, insurance, etc. It’s now sitting empty, and who is paying the bills? The large buses that are regularly running all around Port Perry are running with perhaps two or three passengers in it, exactly who is paying for that?

How many times has the waterfront playground been fixed and who paid for that? Now, they want to pave a perfectly large parking lot at the hockey arena that could certainly wait a couple of years, it’s not that bad. There are several streets that have never been paved. And, when a hole appears in them, three men in a truck with one shovel fill the hole, but don’t even bother to tamp it down anymore. They just wait for a car to come along and pat it down. How much did we pay for someone to chalk the entire town’s broken

pavement? They never fixed them, just chalked the mess a couple of times. I’m sure there is plenty else we taxpayers are forking out for that is not our job as taxpayers. I have seen 78-year-olds clearing municipal ditches (it’s disgusting by the way) instead of the public workers our taxes pay for doing it. I’ve also seen members of the public out clearing municipal parking lots and sidewalks, which is certainly someone else’s job, but they apparently just can’t be bothered to do it. This whole situation is a mess, and

you Mayor Mercier and members of council, the township’s by-law officers and anyone else lucky enough to be on the public purse are skirting your duties and sending our pretty little town straight down the road to ruin. It’s no wonder that there are so many homes in the area for sale this year. Not to mention the businesses that are closing up shop. It’s time our town had a change in thinking, and a change in management.

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NEWS & OPINION

Fire department is back Staying in touch... to work in Mount Albert Proposed new fuel taxes are unfair to Ontario residents JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

UXBRIDGE: Just three weeks after a devastating fire left the Mount Albert fire hall in ruin, the department is back up and running, resuming their coverage of Uxbridge Township’s northwest corner. An early morning fire on Sunday, Feb. 2 left the fire hall in Mount Albert destroyed, but the Town of East Gwillimbury has worked quickly to establish a temporary facility, and is set to resume operations. As part of an agreement between Uxbridge and East Gwillimbury, the north-

west portion of Uxbridge Township, including the hamlet of Zephyr, is covered by the East Gwillimbury department, based in Mount Albert. “You’ve got to give them credit, it’s been three weeks and they’re back up and running,” commented Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy. Councillor Molloy added that while Uxbridge’s fire department had taken over coverage of the area in the wake of the Feb. 2 blaze, there have not been any incidents in the area.

Wing Night returns on Saturday NORTH DURHAM: It’s that time of year when Big Brothers Big Sisters North Durham (BBBSND) will be hosting their yearly “Wing and Pizza Night” fundraiser on Saturday, March 1, at the Scugog Community Centre. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness and funds for the organization within the communities of Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge. Tickets for the event are available at Flawless Cleaners, Gus Brown’s, and the Scout Hall at 15585 Simcoe St. in Port Perry. Tickets are $30 per person in advance, and $35 at the door. The fundraiser will begin at 7 p.m. and will run until 1 a.m. Wings and pizza will be served from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., followed by a dance, a silent auction,

a cash bar and a raffle. This event invites guests of 19 years of age and older. Thirteen local restaurants will be preparing and serving wings and pizza at the event where attendees vote on who has the best tasting wings and pizza. Prizes to be won include two WestJet return tickets anywhere they fly as well as a week in a Dominican Republic Villa. All proceeds from this event will benefit the children and youth in the BBBSND mentoring programs. By hosting this event, BBBSND hopes to see their vision of “Every child who needs a mentor, has a mentor” and matching the 33 children on the on the wait list hoping to meet that special friend.

Community connects with Kinsmen UXBRIDGE: It was another phenomenal Family Day for the Kinsmen Club of Uxbridge as they raised $850 for the Uxbridge Youth Centre at the annual Kinsmen Family day skating party on Elgin Pond. The Kinsmen Club were not alone in their efforts, and received contributions from across the Uxbridge

community to aid them in their bid to support the youth of Uxbridge. “Wixan’s Bridge, McDonald’s Uxbridge, Tim Horton’s Uxbridge, Jerseys Restaurant and Shaun Israelstam, Firebridge Fireplaces and Rona all supported the club’s efforts on Family Day,” said Kinsmen Club sec-

retary Jim Campbell. “As well, we’d like to thank the Mayor and council for their support. Bob Ferguson, Jack Ballinger and Paul Mateciuk for ice preparation and snow removal. And most of all, the residents of Uxbridge who always make it such a fun day out on the pond for everyone involved.”

The proposed new 10 cent-per-litre gas tax is intended to fund Queen’s Park’s transit plan called “The Big Move.” It’s time for citizens to tell the McGuinty/ Wynne government how they feel about this additional gasoline tax. Otherwise, the tax could find its way into the next Ontario budget and into our wallets. The proposal is to help fund transit, chiefly in Toronto, by taxing gasoline across Ontario. This is unfair to rural and to Northern Ontario. In my view, Ontarians are already paying more than enough at the pumps. We need to remember there’s already a hidden provincial fuel tax of 14.7 cents built into the price of each litre of gas. Then, there’s the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) this provincial government added to the price of gasoline July 1, 2010. That’s over 15 cents per litre already. It’s unfair for the McGuinty/ Wynne government to go to Ontario drivers once again for another ten cents per litre. The tax is even more unfair for Ontarians living beyond Toronto and the GTA, where they would not even benefit from the “Big Move” transit plan. Moreover, it’s unfair for a northern Ontario driver, who may never use a GTA bus or subway, to pay a gas tax in support of transit in Toronto. The tax hits rural and northern Ontarians hardest because they generally need to drive longer distances and have no public transit at all.

More Olympic observations It was a great couple of weeks for all Canadians, capped off by double golds in curling and hockey. After sitting through roughly 245 hours of Olympic coverage, I have some observations that I have been waiting to share with readers of The Standard, because, after all, the opportunity only comes around every two years. With the Olympics finally over, maybe I will be able to get some sleep instead of staying awake until 3 a.m. just to watch Canadian after Canadian tripped up in the snowboard cross. A lot was made of the way the Dutch dominated the speed skating, and how Germany put all of its eggs into the luge basket, with great results. However, I am much prouder that Canada was able to win medals in such a wide variety of events. We pride ourselves on the diversity in this country, so the fact that we had the most diverse medal wins should come as no surprise to anyone. Having said that, I couldn’t help but watch the Netherlands with some envy as they tore up the track in long track speed skating. And it got me wondering, what if the same principles that exist for sports other countries dominate, could be applied to hockey? Hear me out. Instead of just awarding one medal for

men’s hockey and another for women’s couldn’t we expand things a bit? Imagine a world with three-on-three, four-on-four and five-on-five hockey as Olympic events. Complete with 40-minute, 60-minute and 90-minute games for both men and women. And don’t stop there. They could add separate competitions for the shootout, fastest skater (team, goalie and individual) and shooting accuracy for both men and women. I don’t think I’m alone in imagining that our medal count could be boosted just a tad if that were the case. And while we’re at it, can we include mixed curling? As well, although the Sochi games did allow for some outstanding results from many Canadians who came into the Olympics unheralded, we can’t seem to get away from the usual Canadian Olympic disappointment that rears its head every two years. So I am asking that my media counterparts please, please, please stop writing articles with titles like ‘Canada’s best bets for Gold’ or ‘Podium predictions.’ All they ever seem to end up as is a road map for our future disappointments as the Games progress. There is always a lot of talk about the future of women’s hockey, given that it has been 16 years and only once

Raising gasoline prices through a 10cent/litre tax will also have wider implications because the tax will increase costs to businesses and these costs will be passed on to the consumer. Increasing the costs of fuel means higher prices for shipping merchandise by truck. And that means higher prices in retail stores. For municipalities with large vehicle fleets, the added cost of fuel means higher property taxes and/or reductions in municipal services. The fact is that the tax increases will work its way throughout the economy and increase costs beyond the 10 cents we might pay at the pumps. Recently, Official Opposition MPPs have been speaking about the gas tax with individuals, community organizations, and businesses across Ontario. The verdict is unanimous. Ontarians generally agree that transit improvements under the “Big Move” program in the GTA must be made without hiking the cost at the pumps. The solution is to get the money for transit and transportation priorities by cleaning up the waste and duplication. With Ontario’s revenue at a record $114 billion this year, there should be room in the Ontario budget to pay for GTA transit from existing revenues. As with all issues before the Ontario Legislature, your feedback is encouraged. I can be reached at (905) 697-1501 or 1-800661-2433. My e-mail address is john. otoolco@pc.ola.org. Please keep in touch.

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have Canada and the US not met for the Gold Medal. But, is it all that different from basketball, that saw the US dominate for decades in both men’s and women’s competition? Or the early days of men’s Olympic hockey, when Canada would pummel their opponents by double digits? Plus, given the excitement generated by that outstanding Gold Medal game, is having the US and Canada play really such a bad thing? By the way, the term ‘you play like a girl’ has suddenly transformed into the highest praise possible. It was an exhilarating few weeks for all Canadians, and I can barely contain my excitement for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. There always seems to be something that divides Canadians, but it is so refreshing every two years when we can all manage to come together as one country. Unless, you are some moron from the Bloc, then it seems to be your primary objective in life to be a jerk. But for the rest of us, it was a fantastic ride, and I was happy to be able to share in the good and bad with Canadians from coast to coast.

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UOIT’s Aboriginal Resource Centre makes ground-breaking progress BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has partnered with the Baagwating Community Association and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island to fund the building of their new Aboriginal Resource Centre (ARC). The new ARC building, located at 151 Athol St. in Oshawa, aims to expand UOIT’s current aboriginal workshops and outreach programs into a larger facility. The large and beautifully sculpted structure is projected to finalize construction by the end of March, and will open with an official ceremony in the coming months. Jill Treen, UOIT’s Aboriginal Student Development and Outreach Specialist and a self-identified Métis, works in the current ARC to “provide Aboriginal and non-aboriginal students with anything they need, from traditional meals and ceremonies to workshops where they create dream-catchers, to help with the application process for bursaries and grants.” The current ARC at UOIT is a small room, which offers a comfortable home-away-fromhome. The space is used by Aboriginal and non-aboriginal students alike to relax, study, and have a coffee with friends - while surrounded by the culture native to Canada, from B.C. to Nova Scotia. Ms. Treen explained that the Baagwating Community Association has been instrumental in the expansion and advances of the ARC centre. The new building, located at 151 Athol St.

University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Baagwating Student Resource Centre, funded in-part by the generous donations of the Baagwating Community Association, is showing progress in this recent photo posted by UOIT. The new centre aims to expand current Aboriginal workshops and programming at the University. PHOTO COURTESY OF JILL TREEN in Oshawa, has even been named the Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre, in recognition of the more than $450,000 that was contributed to construction by the local organization. “UOIT has a very good relationship with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island,” said Ms. Treen. “We work together to revitalize and raise awareness of aboriginal culture in Durham, they help us with the ceremonies and workshops we offer to our students, and we attend their powwows once per year on Scugog Island.”

Being a Métis woman herself, Ms. Treen strives to support and encourage knowledge of the Aboriginal culture, among both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students. “I think it is important because it fosters an inclusive community and awareness of our roots,” said Ms. Treen. “Since the campus is located on the traditional lands of the Mississaugas of Scugog First Nation and it is projected that Oshawa alone has roughly 10,000 First Nations people; we want to bring that community

together and let them be proud, especially the young adults.” According to Ms. Treen, the ARC, which mirrors many similar centres at post-secondary schools across Ontario, “attempts to close the educational attainment gaps between Aboriginal and non-aboriginal students, by supporting First Nations students in their academic career.” However, Ms. Treen believes that the issues facing Aboriginal students do not lie solely in marks and testgrades, but aso in the fact that

many of their 85 self-identified students are the first generation in their family to strive for post-secondary education. A StatsCan report details the gradually rising, but still low, education rate within the Aboriginal population. “In 2006, one-third or 33 per cent of Aboriginal adults aged 25 to 54 had less than a high school education compared to nearly 13 per cent of the non-Aboriginal population, a difference of 20 percentage points.” The entire staff of UOIT’s ARC are proud of the fact that they go above and beyond when giving their students anything they could need. Ms. Treen even goes as far as contacting the enrolled and selfindentified students before they even start their first semester, and offer beneficial programs and services in an effort to foster a strong and personal relationship - she attributes UOIT’s 97 per cent retention rate of Aboriginal students to this. “Moving forward we want to expand and grow our community and the services we offer,” said Ms. Treen. “One program I would like to implement is tutoring - we would have university students tutor other university students, who would then tutor high school students. It’s all about mentoring and building a strong connection to both education and traditional culture.” Stay tuned to The Standard for further information regarding the official opening of the Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre and further services offered by the ARC.

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At a time when North American car manufacturers and other industries are suffering and in need of multibillion dollar government bailouts, agriculture is, at least on its face, generally unaffected by the current economic climate, according to one local farmer. However, the industry still faces huge challenges from other sources. Hubert Schilling, who farms various crops, eggs and chickens in Scugog and Oshawa, explained that for farmers in supply managed commodities such as eggs and dairy, the economy is not having much of an impact. However, farmers are not immune to challenges from other aspects. According to the 2006 ‘Compare The Share’ study from the Centre For Rural Studies and Enrichment at St. Peter’s College in Saskatchewan, farmers’ financial shares of their respective products have dropped, while retail prices continue to increase. According to Mr. Schilling, another sore spot is government regulations concerning farmers in multiple commodities, such as himself. “It depends how diversified your farm is,” he said, adding that farmers were encouraged to diversify by

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Frances Pearse, 94, relaxes in her north Oshawa home and reminisces on her time in Scugog. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Seven Mile Island, which sits on the west side of Scugog Island, has been a crux of the history of Port Perry and Scugog Township since the first settlers lived on the shores of Lake Scugog. It has seen use from a diverse range of prominent owners at one time or another it has been the site of the VanKirk chocolate factory, a school for troubled boys, and even a cottage estate for a cigar mogul. Despite its interesting and spotted past, according to Ms. Frances Pearse, the tale of Seven Mile Island has a humble beginning dating back to 1831 – when her grandparents were the owners and sole residents, trying hard to pioneer their own family story in the wilds of Scugog. Frances Pearse is a cheerful and young-atheart 94 year-old greatgreat-grandmother, who currently lives in north Oshawa but has strong ties to Scugog. Her favourite memories from when she was a girl were the monthly squab dinner and dances that her family would attend at one of the many hotels in Caesarea. When The Standard was invited into her home, she excitedly explained that she had taken the time to write down as much of her family’s story as she knows. “I am 94 years-old, but I still remember the stories my grandparents, Mary Peter Williams would tell me about the old days,” said Ms. Pearse. “My greatgrandparents were United Empire Loyalists, so they fled from Pennsylvania to the St. Lawrence river in the early 1800s, because they were not happy with

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Life on Seven Mile Island proved to be tough, more fit for barrel-chested pioneers than those who had plans to start a large family. Several years later, Mary and Peter Williams moved their belongings back to Scugog Island and built a large house for their many children; additions had to be made to the home several times. The family settled in and the comforts of being close to neighbours and community were enjoyed - save for one tragedy that struck in the murky water of Lake Scugog. “My mother’s oldest sister, Aunt Ethel, met and married a doctor from England named Alfred Wyman, he was traveling Ontario to take in the beauty of Canada at the time,” said Ms. Pearse. “They built a home in Whitby together, and would regularly make trips to Scugog Island to visit the family and enjoy the water. On one particular trip, he left for an early-morning canoe trip and never came back - it was later discovered that he fell from the canoe and was tangled up in the weeds.” Ms. Pearse holds fond memories of her beloved grandparents and their big house on Scugog Island, from her grandma Mary’s delicious cooking to her grandpa Peter’s rocking chair by his cherry tree. She explained that “Over twenty of us grandchildren would visit during holidays, every Christmas we had to cut down two Christmas trees, because all the gifts and boxes wouldn’t fit under one.” In an effort to keep the stories alive, Ms. Pearse has since passed down her heirlooms, photographs, and the bible used to marry her grandparents in 1874, to her daughter Penny. She says that she is perfectly happy holding onto her memories of Scugog, and hopes that soon she will be able to visit the island once more. “When you get to be my age, your body doesn’t work as well as it should,” said Ms. Pearse. “So instead I think about the dancing and singing I loved to do in Scugog as a girl. Still, the thing I’ve most enjoyed in all my 94 years is my family. I’m a great-great-grandmother and it’s my job to pass on the story of my great-grandparents to the children.”

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Eagles claw their way to victory over Bruins DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Heading into their COJHL semi-final series against the Clarington Eagles, the Uxbridge Bruins acknowledged that the series would be a closely fought battle between the two sides, and through the first three games, that prediction has proven accurate with the Eagles leading the best-of-seven series two-games-to one. The Bruins needed overtime to score a 3-2 victory in Game 1, played on Wednesday, Feb. 19 in Bowmanville. Trailing 2-1 heading into the third period, with Adam Bartholomew netting the lone Bruins goal, - assisted by Tim ‘Honey Badger’ Bierema - the Bruins blue line again came up with a big goal. Jeremy Toupin netted the tying goal just under four minutes into the third, assisted by Marco Mastrangelo and Korey Brand and the teams headed to overtime to settle the winner in Game 1. Just over two minutes into the extra frame, Bartholomew ended the match with an unassisted goal to give Uxbridge an early advantage in the series. On Friday, Feb. 21, the action shifted back to Uxbridge for Game 2. The Eagles took a 3-0 lead into the third period, when Bruins goalie Cody Northover made an early breakaway save on Chris Turner, and followed it up with a sensational sliding save on Cole Murray to Uxbridge Bruins forward Connor Miller’s wraparound attempt is denied by Clarington Eagles goalie Conkeep the Bruins in contention. nor Visca during the Bruins 3-2 loss to the Eagles in Game 2 of the COJHL semi-final series between the two T U R N TO PAG E 1 6 teams in Uxbridge on Friday, Feb. 21. DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard

Lakefield Chiefs end MoJacks’ season with sweep DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The 41st season of Port Perry MoJacks Junior ‘C’ hockey came to an end over the weekend, as the Lakefield Chiefs earned a four-game sweep over the MoJacks in their COJHL semi-final playoff series after a 5-1 Chiefs win at Scugog Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23. After the Chiefs jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the game, 16-year-old Port Perry native Lucas Clark scored the last goal of the season for the MoJacks just before the mid-point of the second period when he picked up a pass from Logan Evans and streaked into the offensive zone, beating Lakefield goalie Zach Wainman high to spoil his bid for a shutout. After Lakefield posted a 4-1 win at home to open the series on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the action shifted back to Scugog Arena on Thursday, Feb. 20, where the Chiefs would roll to a 4-2 victory to take

a two-games-to-none lead in the series. With their backs against the wall, the MoJacks had an excellent opportunity for victory in Game 3 slip through their fingers in Lakefield on Saturday, Feb. 22. First period goals from Evans and Brodie Myers gave the MoJacks a 2-0 lead heading into the second period where the Chiefs would net a late goal to cut the MoJacks’ lead to a single goal as the third period dawned. A Lakefield goal early in the third tied the game, but Port Perry would roar right back with Evans netting a shorthanded goal, assisted by Lee Taylor to restore a one-goal lead for the MoJacks. However, the Chiefs’ high-powered offence couldn’t be contained down the stretch as Lakefield exploded for three goals late in the third to escape with a 5-3 win, and a three-games-to-none stranglehold in the best-of-seven series. “In game three we had a strong effort and

was probably our best game,” commented MoJacks Head Coach Jon Campbell. However, Campbell will be looking for an improved showing next year, as he told The Standard following the game. “I’m grateful that we brought playoff hockey to Port Perry, but you’ve always got to keep challenging yourself and our next challenge is to win a round, and hopefully represent our league. I don’t think our playoff exits the past two years have been for a lack of effort. We all take a lot of pride in MoJacks hockey,” Campbell told The Standard. Now, with the season behind them, the MoJacks staff begin the task of assembling a team for next season, albeit without a quartet of overage players - Evans, Ryan Beattie, Conner Shingler and goalie Drew Siydock - who will graduate due to age. “We lose four guys that it’s been an honour to coach, and I wish we could’ve

done more for them,” Campbell said. The cupboard is far from bare for the team as they could theoretically bring back every other player from the roster, although Campbell does anticipate a few players from this year’s team will be moving on to higher levels of junior hockey. “We’ve got a strong core moving forward, but there will be opportunities for guys to move in. We are always on the hunt for the best available players, and hopefully everything is good and I’ll be back next year.” One player Campbell expects to have an even greater impact next year is centre Lee Taylor, the Grandson of former Scugog Township Mayor Jerry Taylor. “Lee is a franchise player in Junior ‘C’ hockey, and he has been a heart and soul guy for us since his first day. No one plays with the pride and passion that he does.”

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The Standard scoreboard COJHL Semi-Finals Best 4-out-of-7 * if necessary (1)Lakefield vs. (4)Port Perry Lakefield wins 4-0 Gm. 1: Port Perry 1 @ Lakefield 4 Gm. 2: Lakefield 4 @ Port Perry 2 Gm. 3: Port Perry 3 @ Lakefield 5 Gm. 4: Lakefield 5 @ Port Perry 1 (2)Clarington vs. (3)Uxbridge Clarington leads 2-1 Gm. 1: Uxbridge 3 @ Clarington 2 OT Gm. 2: Clarington 3 @ Uxbridge 2 Gm. 3: Uxbridge 3 @ Clarington 7 Gm. 4: Clarington @ Uxbridge Gm. 5: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7:20 p.m. Uxbridge @ Clarington *Gm. 6: Friday, Feb. 28, 7:45 p.m. Clarington @ Uxbridge *Sunday, Mar. 2, 6:20 p.m. Uxbridge @ Clarington OMHA Playdowns Semifinals Best 3-out-of-5 *if nescessary Novice Uxbridge vs. Lindsay Series tied 1-1 Gm. 1: Uxbridge 4 @ Lindsay 3 Gm. 2: Lindsay 3 @ Uxbridge 4 Gm. 3: Thursday, Feb. 27, 6:45 p.m. Lindsay @ Uxbridge

*Gm.4: Saturday, Mar. 1, 12:30 p.m. Uxbridge @ Lindsay *Gm. 5: Sunday, Mar. 2, 2:15 p.m. Lindsay @ Uxbridge Minor Atom Uxbridge vs. Orillia Gm. 1: Thursday, Feb. 27, 6:50 p.m. Uxbridge @ Orillia Gm. 2: Monday, Mar. 3, 7:15 p.m. Orillia @ Uxbridge Gm. 3: Thursday, Mar. 6, 6:50 p.m. Uxbridge @ Orillia *Gm. 4: Saturday, Mar. 8, 4:30 p.m. Orillia @ Uxbridge *Gm. 5: Sunday, Mar. 9, 3:50 p.m. Uxbridge @ Orillia LOSSA BOYS CURLING Results Uxbridge 5 @ Courtice 6 Upcoming Games LOSSA Bronze Medal match Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2 p.m. Uxbridge @ Maxwell Hts - Oshawa CC LOSSA GIRLS CURLING Results All Saints 5 @ Uxbridge 7 Uxbridge 11 @ McLaughlin 2 Upcoming Games LOSSA Gold Medal Match Friday, Mar. 4, 2 p.m. Uxbridge @ Courtice - Oshawa CC

Austin Cutrara moves in on the Whitby Blue Wildcats’ goalie during Whitby’s 4-0 win over the Williamson GM Uxbridge PeeWee Stars on Saturday, Feb. 22. The loss gave Whitby the quarterfinal series win, and knocked the Stars out of the OMHA playoffs, ending an outstanding playoff run for the PeeWee Stars full of great determination and edge-of-your-seat excitement. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Bantam Predators ready for OMHA semis DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Bantam Port Perry Predators are the 2013-2014 Lakeshore Champions, but they are not resting on their laurels as the team prepares for the OMHA’s semifinals. The Predators booked their ticket to the OMHA semifinals on Wednesday, Feb. 19 in Whitby where they defeated the Wildcats by a score of 3-2 to wrap up a threegames-to-none sweep in the Lakeshore League finals. The series was a hard fought battle by the entire team, beating Whitby in all three games by identical 3-2 scores. Port Perry’s playoff run began by sweeping their rivals, the Uxbridge Stars in three straight games by scores of 3-2, 5-1 and 4-3. The team then went on to play the Kingston Canadians. The Predators prevailed in the series three-games-to-one with scores of 4-0, 1-0, 5-1 and their only loss was a score of 3-2. The Bantam Predators’ playoff record stands at an impressive nine wins and one1 loss. First year coach Robert Anderson has led the 1999-born age group to their best finish ever with a 18-4-2 regular season record. As well, the Bantam Predators advanced to the finals in a Cobourg pre-season tournament, went undefeated en route to a tournament win at the Bradford Blue and Gold Classic in September and won the Gold Medal in Lake Placid in a December tournament that saw the team finish with a perfect 5-0 record. Additionally, the

team also accomplished another first, beating the Coboug Cougars 2-1 during a regular season game. “I am very impressed with these young men” claims coach Anderson. “With only 24 boys at tryouts including numerous imports, our goal was to finish third and play to the level of some of the top teams. This team has been a pleasure to coach. They are a great bunch of boys who have adapted well to our coaching techniques. I am so very proud of each and everyone of them and of the accomplishments of this team” Team consists of: Matthew Tamlin, Matthew Hroncich, Austen Rhaaphorst, Quinn Yetman, Matthew Cole, Jonas Parker, Brenndan Eason, Tyler Field, Brandon Adams, Charlie Kerry, Zach Greer, Alex Weir. Kirk Meek, Tanner wood, Joshua Anderson, Brendan McCormick and Connor Doyle. Head coach is Robert Anderson, Assistant coaches are Ken Parker and Jeff Hroncich, trainer John Wood and Manager Paul McCormick. The team’s home sponsor is Green Tractors Inc. The Bantam Predators are not the only local team to advance to the OMHA semi-finals as the Atom Predators are also moving on to the final four, where they will square off against the Orillia Terriers following a series win against Whitby Blue last week. Be sure to check Port Perry Minor Hockey web site (www.portperryminorhockey.ca) for the series schedules and come out and cheer the teams on in their next series.

Luchka Float rolls to a pair of weekend wins TARA FREW Special to The Standard

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bon Restaurant’s goalie was Darren Bell, with goals coming from Hannah Buchanan and Owen Silcock with an assist by Kadin Martin. Denault Contracting had Josh Ormiston in net again and Jenelle Abram scored the goal with an assist by Zachary Vanderboor. In the Bantam/Midget division, Luchka Float beat Omnific Design 3-0. Luchka Float’s goalie, Connor Owttrim posted a shut-out. Goals for Luchka were scored by Corbin Davis –Turnbull (2) and Corey Bray with assists by Bejamin Partington (2)

and Ryan McCourt. Omnific Design had Mitchel White in net. Luchka Float was was on a roll and beat All Flags Shell 9-1 in the second game. Owttrim was again between the pipes for Luchka Float. Goals were by Brandon Sinclair (4), Ryan McCourt (3) and Sean Gay and Carter Lamb. Making assists were Corbin Davis-Turnbull (2), Corey Bray, and Michael Bos. All Flags Shell’s goalie was Dylan Steward. The single goal came from Jake Denault, assisted by Jordan Bolzon.

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when Matt Pollard’s point shot careened off the goalpost and on to Matt Allen’s stick. The captain wasted little time chipping the puck past Visca to cut Clarington’s lead to a single goal. Despite some excellent scoring chances in the waning moments of the match, that would round out the scoring as the Eagles evened the series at one game apiece. Following the game, Bruins Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson praised the resiliency of his team and noted the much stronger effort put forth as the

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Standard’s press deadline). “We can’t dwell on the loss, and have to take the positives and move on to the next game,” Hodgkinson said. Loose Pucks: - Game 5 of the series is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 26 in Bowmanville at 7:20 p.m. - If necessary, the Bruins and Eagles will square off in Game 6 in Uxbridge on Friday, Feb. 28, with the action getting underway at 7:45 p.m. Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday, March 2 in Bowmanville, with the action getting underway at 6:20 p.m.

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LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): If your home seems too crowded, you could decide to move to a bigger place this year. Some people will take on larger mortgage payments, while others will do repairs to their current residences.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Since you have a deeper drive for additional knowledge, you can further your education or improve your writing and speaking skills. Go out into the community and network. Keep your car in good working order.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Do not let fear or financial insecurity run your life. Money only becomes a problem if you are not handling it properly. Re-organize your finances to the best of your ability.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Try to find yourself, create now goals and establish a new identity. However, you may feel that you are between a rock and a hard place, as you attempt to move forward. Be patient, this situation is temporary. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Situations, no longer relevant, can leave your life and you might have to let go of some people who helped you in the past. Your whole personality is dissolving to make room for a new one in 2015.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): You might have to take on a leadership role in a group or organization or become a team leader at your place of business. Renew old friendships and develop new ones with older, more mature people. AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): You are learning to better handle work, responsibility and power in the world. You may want to change jobs or take a new career direction. This can be one of the most rewarding times in life. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are gaining a greater understanding of yourself and your personal goals. Study, teach or pursue higher education as a means to move ahead on the job, but expect a heavy workload. Take a vacation in March.

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WILLIAM DOUGLAS “DOUG” HARPER Sr. Peacefully, on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at his home in Port Perry, at age 82. Doug Harper, beloved husband, for 62 years, of Patricia (nee Pickering). Loving father of Doug Harper Jr. of Port Perry, Laurel and her husband Ron Reid of Pickering, and Len Harper and his wife Marianne of Richmond Hill. Loved Poppa of Shannah Reid and Connor Harper. Predeceased by his brothers Russell, Donald and Herbert and his sister Jean Rowe. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews and close friends. The family of Doug Harper will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985 2171) on Tuesday, March 18th from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. A Service to Celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 11:30 a.m. followed by a reception in the Heritage Room of the Funeral Home. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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Happy Birthday D.I.D

You would have been 51 years young today Feb 28 Love You Forever and a day Crash xoxo Elaine Catherine Knight August 9, 1956 - February 29, 2012 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane We would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again No farewell words were spoken No time to say ‘goodbye’ You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow What it means to love you mother, your two children truly know But now we know you want us to mourn for you no more To remember all the happy times, life still has much in store Since you’ll never be forgotten, we pledge to you today A hallowed place within our hearts is where you’ll always stay

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Johnny Winter, Grammy-winning Blues Hall of Famer and fellow musician to brother Edgard Winter of The Edgar Winter Group, will be making a stop on his international tour to play his unique blues-rock style music at the Uxbridge Music Hall on March 21 at 8 p.m. “Our shows would be described as a musical punch in the face,” said guitarist and manager Paul Nelson. “Everyone who comes out can expect to have a great time and groove along with Johnny and myself.” Joining Johnny on stage will be his roadtested touring band of Paul Nelson on guitar, bassist Scotty Spray, and

drummer Tommy Curiale - along with special guest opener The Jimmy Bowskill Band. “We love to play in smaller and more intimate venues because we can see, feel and hear the fans singing along with us,” said Paul. “We tour almost every day, and after playing big venues, it’s nice to share our music with people who don’t need a jumbo-tron to see us!” The 2014 international tour is in support of his newly-released four-CD box set ‘The Johnny Winter Story,’ which features over 60 classic blues-rock recordings and features musicians of the highest caliber. Johnny, who turned 70

on Feb. 23 and celebrated with a sold-out show at the BB King Blues Club in New York, has overcome his personal demons and brought a powerful new energy to the stage. “I’ve spent my whole life mastering my music,” said Johnny. “My new albums are a tribute to the blues legends I grew up listening to and playing with in Texas.” Paul Nelson told The Standard that “Johnny is in great shape, it let’s us play harder than ever and take new challenges as a band. He just pours himself into every song he plays, because he understands the feelings – it’s a sight to see for sure.” Tickets for the March 21 show can be purchased

in downtown Uxbridge at Blue Heron Books, 62 Brock St. West – by calling 905-852-4282 – or by going on-line to www. starticketing.com. If you can’t make it to Uxbridge, Johnny and his band will also be performing at the Lindsay Academy theatre on March 22. Keep an eye on The Standard’s Showcase section for a personal look into Johnny’s struggles, successes, and musical triumphs - as well as photos from his performance in Uxbridge. In addition, The Standard will be giving away backstage passes and a meet and greet with Johnny, check out our ballot on the left side of this page.

Rugged Serenity at Farndale Gallery, Saturday SCUGOG: Local art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to stretch their artistic perspective and explore nature and culture in the upcoming exhibit “Rugged Serenity” by David Hayes and John Vandenberg opening this weekend at the Kent Farndale Gallery. The opening Reception will be-

gin Saturday, March, at 2 p.m. The show will run until April 3, in the Kent Farndale Gallery in the Scugog Memorial Public Library at 231 Water Street in Port Perry. David Hayes paints predominantly landscapes in acrylic, with the desire to capture the true feeling or our rugged Canadian out-

doors. John Vandenberg’s interest also extends to landscapes but his desire is to capture the beauty and serenity of central Ontario. The Kent Farndale Gallery is open seven days a week during library hours. Please call 905-9857686 for more information.

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The Oscars - predicted through a crystal ball On Sunday night, billions of people from around the globe will settle in front of their televisions and watch the biggest night in the film industry, the Academy Awards. Some careers will be capped, films will become forever Oscar winners, and some will go home disappointed and empty handed, only to be revered by generations to come. There might even be some surprises, though in this age of social media when so much is now known about the campaigns for the Oscars there are less and less surprises each year. This one is no exception, however there has been a great deal of buzz out of Hollywood about some of the performances, and the fact the frontrunners are no longer so far ahead. Here are my fearless predictions for Sunday, and some reasons why. All of the nominee can be found on-line at www. oscar.com. BEST PICTURE Winner - 12 Years a Slave Possible Upset - The Wolf of Wall Street One month ago it looked like 12 Years a

Slave had this one locked up, and I still believe it will take the big award. However there has been a lot of support for Gravity, a mind blowing adventure in space which made over three hundred million dollars at the box office and offered Sandra Bullock, an Academy favourite, the best role of her career. Martin Scorsese, a living legend made the years best film (according to me) The Wolf of Wall Street and it has been slowly picking up steam headed into the awards as well. 12 Years a Slave is a powerful history lesson, the kind of history that Americans do not like to admit exists, and its study of slavery is often difficult to watch. Made with searing power by Steve McQueen, at the end of the night, I am betting it is Best Picture. BEST DIRECTOR Winner - Alfonso Cua-

ron for Gravity Possible Upset - Martin Scorsese for The Wolf of Wall Street or Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave Usually the winner of the Best Picture is also the Best Director, but there are times they separate. I believe this year will be such a year. Cuaron will win for his mesmerizing work on Gravity, which awed me with its stunning vistas of earth, the vastness of space, and the terrifying, silent destruction that hurtles the characters into deep space. If there are any surprises, look for McQueen or Scorsese to provide them. BEST ACTOR Winner - Leonardo Di Caprio in The Wolf of Wall Street Possible Upsets - Matthew McConaughey for Dallas Buyers Club or Bruce Dern in Nebraska I am sticking my neck way, way out for something I believe in here. For his astonishing portrayal of convicted fraud felon Jordan Belfort, Leonardo Di Caprio will win the Academy Award, I think. I hope. He is astounding as the hot shot

young financier who becomes unspeakably wealthy through shady dealings, blows most of it on drugs, hookers and expensive toys before being taken down.The downward spiral is superbly acted by the artist, who gives the best performance of his all ready impressive career. Now the Oscar could also go to Matthew McConaughey if the Academy mistakes weight loss for great acting. The actor is good, but hardly the best of the year. Good old Bruce Dern could be the oldest actor to win Best Actor and I would cheer his win as he is among the best of the seventies, and virtually unfairly forgotten when discussions of great actors come about. If the Academy waxes sentimental this year, Dern could sneak in, if not look for Di Caprio or McConaughey to take it. BEST ACTRESS Winner - Cate Blanchett in Blue Jasmine Possible Upsets - Not a chance. The surest bet of the night is Cate Blanchett’s win for her performance as the woman on the edge of a nervous melt-

Darkness descends on Town Hall 1873 HOWARD LINSCOTT Special to The Standard

Do you have trouble trusting strangers? Do you jump when you are home alone and the phone rings? Do you hesitate to answer an unexpected knock on your door? Have you always been afraid of the dark? Then bring your fears to the theatre, not the psychologist’s office! Wait Until Dark, a taut suspense thriller, is the latest offering from the Town Hall Players Borelians Community Theatre, and playing now at Town Hall 1873. Fear, dread and malevolence begin in the opening moments of this classic of the genre, and escalate unabated until the final resolution. At the risk of invoking a cliché, I sat forward in my seat to take in every action and line of the play, and didn’t sit back until the relief of applause at the end of Act 2. Whew! The small cast of eight characters contains faces both new and familiar to theatre-goers in Port Perry. Justine Scott is especially notable as Susy Hendrix, the blind protagonist of Wait Until Dark.

We never stop rooting for her as she works to outwit her tormentors, played with relish by Graeme Powell, Italo Lo Presti, and Colin Murphy. Harry Levigne, one of the new faces, plays her husband Sam, the man who has given her the strength to be the “best blind lady, ever.” Newcomer Stephanie Gnandt gives us a convincing portrait of a willing but sometimes petulant young helper. Rounding out the cast are Kyle Brough and Keith Kidd, two burly NYC cops. I hope they are around to boot in the door when I need them. Director Ruth Smith, in her first thriller, has done a wonderful job of “unravelling the puzzle” involved in telling a gripping suspense story. Come prepared to focus your attention on every line and movement in the play. You will be amply rewarded. The plot moves at an exhilarating pace. Written by Frederick Knott, Wait Until Dark is set in New York City in the 1960s. Like another of his thrillers, Dial M for Murder, the old rotary telephone plays a key role in this play, providing an important plot point. If you are a

Boomer or older, be sure to explain its operation to any younger members of the audience before the show begins. The brilliantly designed set re-creates a basement f lat, and is full of period 60s references to delight any eye eager for detail. Thanks to the efforts of Bryan Mailey, rain can even be seen at the window during one of the scenes! As the name of the play might suggest, the lighting in Wait Until Dark is elevated to the status of a major character in the story. Credit goes to Borelian veteran Joanne Norman. How can costuming indicate the blindness of the lead character? Costume designer Lyne Mersereau has found an answer. Wait Until Dark is half way through its short run at Town Hall 1873. Tickets are available for shows this weekend: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., or the Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Call the box office at 905 985 8181, or go on-line at www.townhall1873.ca. As for my darkest fears, I am never going to be able to make my secret midnight raids to the refrigerator again.

down in Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine. With ties to A Streetcar Named Desire, the performance of Blanchett is linked to Blanche DuBois, though she is very aware of the world she is in and her part in creating it. As she slowly becomes unhinged we watch in horror, because nothing is going to help her as she is her greatest enemy. Blanchett is brilliant. No one else has a chance...not even Streep. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Winner - Jared Leto in Dallas Buyers Club Possible Upset - No one...it’s his. Like Blanchett, Jared Leto after a six year break from making movies gives the performance of the year and his life as Rayon, the gay young man suffering with AIDS who helps bring medicine to other victims of the disease. Leto is breathtaking in the part, hooking us from the moment we first see him, and through to the tragic end. Not a note of stereotype in his performance, just a living character who we come to care about. One of those performances for

the ages. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Winner Lupita N’yongo in 12 Years a Slave Possible Upset - Jennifer Lawrence in American Hustle This could go either way, and everyone knows it. Lawrence won Best Actress last year which gives her an edge, that and the fact she is the best liked actor working in the business right now, refreshingly real and down to earth. She’s terrific as the bitchy, caustic wife of Christian Bale who is trouble everywhere she goes in American Hustle. N’Yongo is a first time film actress, right out of Harvard, who is heartbreaking as the slave in 12 Years a Slave. Broken, beaten, raped and punished it seems for being alive, that a shred of courage and sense of being alive within her exists is a miracle. It’s a defiant, strong piece of film acting in a film loaded with great performances. I give the edge to N’Yongo only because Lawrence won last year, but if she wins it will not surprise me.

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