The Standard Newspaper January 24th, 2013

Vol. 10 No. 4

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Ux questions shelter split DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

NORTH DURHAM: The release of the UxbridgeScugog Animal Shelter’s annual report has prompted one Uxbridge councillor to question whether the agreement between the two North Durham municipalities should continue being split 50/50.

Councillors were presented with the report at their meeting on the morning of Monday, Jan. 21, and it shows a large imbalance in use of services between the two municipalities.

Of the 137 dogs impounded by the Animal Shelter in 2012, 88 came from Scugog while just 38 came from Uxbridge. A further 11 were dropped off from other areas.

Cats showed an even greater discrepancy, with Scugog responsible for 230 of the 317 cats taken in by the Shelter in 2012 These figures, coupled with the fact that Uxbridge drew almost $3,000 more in tag sales prompted Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet to question the agreement between Uxbridge and Scugog.

“If Scugog is using two-thirds of the services at the shelter, then I feel they should be paying two-thirds of the cost,” commented Councillor Highet.

Plans are currently in the works for the Shelter to be moved to a new facility on Lakeridge Rd., and the committee responsible for the project has been hard at work fundraising for the endeavor over the past two years.

However, Councillor Highet insisted that the township can not wait for the facility to open to clear up the issue of service imbalance.

“I know that there are plans to build a new shelter, but I don’t feel that this can wait until then,” Councillor Highet added.

The report from Animal Control Manager Vicki McWhirter was ultimately received by council for information.

Traffic blitz results A one-week traffic safety blitz around neighbourhood schools in Durham Region has resulted in more than 1,600 traffic tickets being issued. This campaign coincided with the return of students after the Christmas holidays. During this week, officers from Durham Region issued 1,608 tickets for various driving offences in and around schools. This includes approximately 1,050 tickets for speeding and 26 charges of distracted driving.

ISLAND ROAD CRASH: Police and emergency services responded to this rollover on Pine Point Rd., just east of Island Rd. on Scugog Island, last Friday (Jan. 18) afternoon after 3 p.m. According to fire crews, the vehicle’s occupants were uninjured in the incident.

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Angler must pay for lake rescue BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: Scugog’s fire department has invoiced their first ice rescue in a new program to recoup some of the expenses involved in such activities.

Fire Chief Richard Miller said that the rescue in question involved an angler from Oshawa who ventured onto the Lake Scugog ice on Jan. 13 off the eastern shore of Scugog Island, as temperatures climbed to unseasonable highs that weekend. The invoicing comes following a council direction last year, in which local firefighters responding to ice rescue calls have now been tasked with asking for a name and address for billing purposes.

Chief Miller said that three trucks responded to the Jan. 13 call, with one on standby, resources that will be reflected in the invoicing formula of $500 per truck plus manpower. Similar to the department’s illegal burn fines, recipients have the option of disputing the charges before council, said the chief.

The invoicing proposal came following a handful of rescue and recovery incidents over the course of a single

weekend in January 2012, when numerous snowmobiles plunged through the ice of Lake Scugog. The total cost of recovering those vehicles was estimated by the chief at $10,660. Chief Miller told councillors that four trucks - at $500 apiece - and 29 firefighters responded to the first call, while three trucks responded to the second incident.

While he said that reaction to invoicing for ice rescues in the township has been mixed, the chief added that lake users need to exercise a degree of personal responsibility when venturing onto ice, especially in light of the high temperatures experienced before and during the Jan. 13 rescue.

“The ice conditions that weekend weren’t conducive (to recreation),” said Chief Miller, “so people have to make up their own minds whether they believe they are safe. We (the department) say that no ice is safe ice.

“Some say its fair, others say its unfair,” added the chief, “but this is what council has directed me to do. And if people are going to be on the lake and we have to rescue them, we’re going to be asking for names and addresses so that we can send them a bill.”

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FAITHS UNITE IN SCUGOG: Kelly LaRocca, councillor for the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, addresses the audience at the World Religion Day event in Port Perry, held Jan. 20 at the Scugog Community Centre. The event brought together people of all faiths and included numerous presentations, several of them focused on the issue of water conservation.

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Region examines landfill mining in North Durham BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

DURHAM: Durham’s ‘legacy landfills’ throughout the Region’s rural communities could be mined for recyclable materials and to reclaim the land for other future uses, said Works Commissioner Cliff Curtis, during a recent discussion of the Region’s 2013 Solid Waste Management Servicing and Financing Study.

The document, presented and approved by the Region’s Works committee on Jan. 10, detailed a number of items to be considered for the department’s 2013 budget, as well as projects to be taken on by the department over the next five years.

The study went to Regional Council for approval on Jan. 23.

Those items include ongoing remediation projects at former landfill sitesSunday in both OPEN HOUSE MarchOshawa 25th 1-4pmand 68 Ambleside,estimated Port Perry to ring Brock Township, in at approximately $1.5 million and $4.2 million respectively over the coming year.

Discussion of the study quickly turned to proposed mining and reclamation of Durham’s ‘legacy landfills’ - mostly those sites in Durham’s rural communities that were assumed by the Region when it was incorporated in 1974 - to recover recyclable materials such as metals and prepare those former landfills for future use. The report outlined the project costs associated with reclaiming the Blackstock site as approximately $750,000. The report states that any waste materials would then be sent to the Durham-York incinerator in

Clarington, and the former landfill hopefully returned to ‘its original designation as part of the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System as defined by the Region’s Official Plan.’

Reclamation of the property could also eliminate the need for the establishment of additional buffer lands around the defunct landfill, earmarked for 2015 at an estimated cost of $500,000.

Increased buffer zones have also been proposed at the same cost for the Scugog and Scott landfill sites, the latter of which has also been identified in the report as a potential candidate for future mining and reclamation.

“The intent is not to mine every legacy landfill, mainly those in rural areas,” said Mr. Curtis. “Landfills are a perpetual responsibility and are se news.” generallyOubad H The n report touched on a numpe berO of other issues pertaining to Durham’s waste management program, including potential increases to the Region’s waste diversion rate through the acceptance of additional plastics and porcelain into the recycling stream. Replying to a question from Scugog Regional Councillor Bobbie Drew regarding any potential increase to the diversion rate through these programs, Works staff said that such initiatives contributed only 0.1 per cent to Durham’s diversion rate in 2012, which currently sits at approximately 53 per cent. The Region is aiming for a diversion rate of 70 per cent in the coming years.

Safety and dumping issues were

also raised during the meeting.

Oshawa Mayor John Henry said that although the Region’s battery recycling pilot program was by and large a success - even landing Durham a Guinness World Record for most batteries collected in a single 24-hour period - residents need to be advised of the potential hazards associated with storing ninevolt batteries, which can short out and possibly ignite when in contact with other metal objects. Mr. Curtis said that the public will be notified of the matter in conjunction with the next battery pick-up.

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster raised a matter of a different kind - the dumping of waste at Durham’s thrift stores and clothing donation boxes.

While the Clarington mayor said that other municipalities have offered financial incentives like tax credits to charities for collection of unusable items, Mr. Curtis said that “there is no room in the budget” to initiate such a program, adding that it’s more “a matter of public education.

“People use those facilities like transfer stations,” said the Works commissioner. “Most of that (unusable) material should be going to the dump.”

Mr. Curtis went on to explain that the business of recycling is changing with less paper entering blue boxes and items like packaging more in demand by processors paid to take recyclable materials from municipalities.

“Recycling is an expensive proposition but its the right thing to do,” added Mr. Curtis.

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Highland Games discussion returns to Uxbridge DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: The organizer of the Highlands of Durham Games appeared before Uxbridge Council this week to provide an update on the event for this coming year.

Steve Harrison appeared before council at their meeting on the morning of Monday, Jan. 21, to update council on the efforts of Ribfest and the Highland Games, as well as present a $500 donation to the township.

Last year was the first time both events were organized by the same group, and took place in back-to-back weekends at Elgin Park in Uxbridge. According to Mr. Harrison, combining the events proved to be a very successful endeavor and allowed organizers to cut their costs by a third.

“Being combined has saved both events,” Mr. Harrison boasted. “We combined resources for everything and it was

a success story, for both our event and the township.”

Mr. Harrison added that there was record attendance at the Highland Games, and several residents told him that they attended Ribfest all three days.

New for this year at the Highland Games, Mr. Harrison mentioned that pipe bands from around the province would be invited to compete for the Elgin Award, which is fashioned out of an old oak tree. As well, there are plans for an outdoor play with a cast of roughly 90 people depicting the history of Scotland.

It was also noted that The Standard’s popular Chrome in the Park Car Show at Ribfest would return in 2013 for a second year.

Talk soon shifted to the financial details of the event. Last week, council laid down a mandate that no group would be given no-rent access to the park without

Hockey helps out Uxbridge food bank Uxbridge Minor Hockey has partnered with the Bruins in hoping to score donations for the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank next week.

Starting on Monday (Jan. 28) and running through the following weekend, the Stars and Bruins will be collecting donations at Uxbridge Arena in support of the local food bank.

“There is a real need at the food bank after the holiday season, so we are partnering with the Bruins to help out those in need in the community,” UMHA Presi-

dent Dan Pollard told The Standard.

A table will be set up in front of the puck wall on Pad 1 to enable residents to drop off their donations at the arena.

As well, Uxbridge Stars players will be on hand at the Bruins’ regular season finale on Friday, Feb. 1 when they square off against the Lakefield Chiefs at 7:45 p.m. to help collect food.

Among the items needed by the food bank are: peanut butter, ketchup, rice, pancake mix and syrup, cake and muffin mixes and canned vegetables.

presenting financial reports to the township by March 1.

“I have only been asked for financial statements verbally, nothing in writing,” Mr. Harrison said of the request, adding that he would be happy to cooperate and have township staff, including Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor look at his audited financial reports as he has done in the past.

Mr. Harrison, who noted that he slept at Elgin Park during Ribfest in order to protect the park, detailed the sparkling track record of the events in regards to mischief and other incidents.

“There has been no criminal activity, no vandalism, nothing in my 18 years with the event.”

Since launching in the mid-90s, the Highland Games have grown substantially in reputation throughout the province.

Mr. Harrison noted that the Games were ranked third out of 75 similar events in Ontario, and he remains committed to staging the event in Uxbridge.

“Despite offers to move the event to South Durham, I have no plans to do so. I love Elgin Park,” said Mr. Harrison.

Although the park is offered by the township to the event free of charge, Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast clarified that groups are billed for any work carried out by the municipality’s Parks and Works Departments.

“We have the $1,000 bill to prove it,” added Mr. Harrison.

Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger, who was a vocal opponent of the Ribfest event taking place last year, questioned the offering of the park rent-free.

“It bothers me that former residents have to pay an extra fee for our facilities, while a private business doesn’t,” said Councillor Ballinger.

However, Township CAO Ingrid Svelnis cautioned councillors about charging rent for the events at the park, and the ramifications such a move could have.

“Putting rent on the park might prevent those events from happening in the future,” said Ms. Svelnis. “However, we could open up agreements with the Highland Games, Art in the Park and the Fair Board to have them provide financial statements.”

Councillor Northeast sought the same treatment for all groups with talks shifting to groups disclosing financial details to the township.

“If we are going to do that, every group that operates should be doing the same. We can’t pick and choose,” commented Councillor Northeast.

Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle attempted to clarify the matter of financial statements being provided to the municipality.

“It’s not about money or rent. It’s about accountability and council being reassured that we’re proper stewards of the park,” said Councillor Mantle. “I wouldn’t want my personal financial statements strewn about town. Maybe there is another way to do it, such as a closed session of council.”

Councillors later passed a motion approving Ribfest and the Highland Games for 2013.

Discussions surrounding lease agreements with user groups at Elgin Park are expected to continue in the fall.

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PPFA HEATS THINGS UP: On Feb. 9, the Port Perry Firefighters Association will be holding their ‘Fire It Up’ Valentine’s Dance at the Scugog Community Centre, supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham and several other local charities. Tickets are $15 advance ($20 at the door) and are available by dropping by the Port Perry Fire Hall at 30 Crandell St. (ask for Todd) or at the Big Brothers office at the Port Perry Scout Hall at 15585 Simcoe St. Pictured here from left are Rebecca Kerrivan of Big Brothers Big Sisters, firefighter Galen Taylor, Little Brothers Colby and Xander, Marg Ayres of Big Brothers Big Sisters BLAKE WOLFE The Standard and firefighters Steve Langenhuizen and Ryan Edgar.

Pond hockey to return to Scugog on February 2 Time to sharpen those skates! The 4th Annual Lake Scugog Pond Hockey Charity Tournament is being held at the Port Perry Marina on Saturday, February 2, starting at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds from the event will go towards Lakeridge Health’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the purchase of a neonatal monitor.

Now that the NHL lockout has ended, it’s time to revive the hockey spirit while enhancing healthcare in the Durham Region. The tournament will consist of up to 36 teams, each competing for a chance to play in the finals. With three divisions, men’s, women’s and family/mixed, each team will play three 30-minute games on six available rinks. Grab your stick and suit up! There’s still time to register a team! Teams have four players on the ice at a time and two substitutions. Top teams get bragging rights and cash prizes.

“The upcoming Pond Hockey Tournament is filling up!” says Marianne Tracey, Director of the Pond Hockey Committee, “Even though we had to cancel last year due to the warmer weather, we were able to present Lakeridge Health with a cheque for $11,042.

This year we are confident we can raise at least $14,000 more for the NICU!” The Lake Scugog Pond Hockey Charity Tournament is a popular hockey event that invites the community to get outside for a little exercise and make a difference. On-site vendors, a silent auction and shooting contests, add to the fun event. Contact scugogpondhockey@bell.net or visit www.scugogpondhockey.net for more information on registering, sponsoring, or volunteering.

Ever wonder what your dog is thinking?

Having a five-month-old Walker hound pup around the house and watching as he explores his world and tries to find his place in it leads me to ponder that question a great deal more than is probably healthy, but please note that the sponsor of this column is a psychologist after all!

The ball of fluff we brought home five months ago is now all legs and 41 pounds of uncoordinated curiosity and wet kisses.

He was house trained in a week and crate trained sooner than that. Since he was two months old he’s been bringing in the newspaper but that’s where it stalled... sort of.

Drummer, as his friends call him... is certain that the leash is designed for him to take humans for a walk, not the other way around! And given the incredible amount of strength young hunting hounds possess, he’s not really wrong.

His razor-like baby teeth have left my hands looking like I knife-fight for fun and he can reach anything on the kitchen counter without real effort... so... let the training begin.

We solved the leash issue with the use of a ‘muzzle leash’ which controls him by pulling down on his nose, a process he neither likes, nor agrees to... but it works like a charm. Getting him used to it was like breaking a young wild horse, but he either got the idea or gave up fighting a while ago and he walks now without dragging anyone across the lawn on their stomachs.

He has learned not to jump on people and his propensity for kissing you with his teeth is declining just as his baby teeth are leaving, so one way or the other my hands will heal.

But I watch him watching us sometimes and I know he has some questions. I can see the little puppy mind whirling as he tries to make sense of what he sees.

I think the list must go something like....

“Why do I have to go outside in the freezing cold to do my business while you people have a special room to go to that’s nice and warm? You could teach me to use that room! You haven’t even tried.

I could flush, I know I could!”

“Why do you cook all that good stuff and drive my nose crazy and then stick that bowl full of brown circles in front of me? It’s just plain mean!”

“How do you people change your fur? Every day you come out of your crate... oh and why is your crate so much bigger and nicer than mine... and you have on different fur. I walk around in the same black and white fur every day and I’m sick of it. You get variety, I want variety... hell, I can’t even find the zipper on this fur suit!”

Yep! That’s what I think the dog is thinking while he’s not worrying about all this talk about neutering, that is!!!

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NORTH DURHAM February St. John Ambulance Courses for February 2013 now available. For more info: www.sja.ca; Kawartha Branch, 705-324-9894 or e-mail sjalindsay@bellnet.ca; Durham Region, 905-434-7800 or e-mail durham@ on.sja.ca.

Saturday, February 2 and Sunday, February 3 St. John Ambulance Used Book Sale, 8 a.m. until noon at Victoria Park Armoury, Lindsay. Please donate your used books in good condition! Please no encyclopedias or Reader Digest compilations. For more info or to arrange book drop off, call 705-3249894 or e-mail sjalindsay@bellnet.ca.

Saturday, February 9 Precious Valentines Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight at Mill Run Golf Club. Cost is $40 per person. Live Music and DJ. Chance to win a romantic trip for two to the Caribbean.Full details and ticket orders at www.preciousminds.com. Tickets also available at Blue Heron Books and Mill Run Golf Club.

Tuesday, February 12 Annual Shrove/Fat Tuesday at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge. Continuous serving from 6:15 p.m. in the Lower Hall. Join us for yummy pancake and sausage dinner. Adults are $7, children (age 5-12) are $4, pre-schoolers are FREE, and family rate is $16. Proceeds to our Church and Outreach Programs. Tickets available following 10:30 a.m. Sunday services, or at the door, or phone at 905-852-7016.

Friday, February 15 Durham West 4-H 2013 Exchange Fundraiser Roast Beef Valentine Dinner at Utica Hall, with sittings at: 4:30, 6, and 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 per person. RSVP with Jane Johnson at 905-985-1672.

Sunday, February 17 Caesarea Skateboard Park Fundraiser Flea Market at the Caesarea Hall. To book a spot, call Susie at 905986-4038.

Monday, February 18 Winter Wetland Snowshoe Adventure - guided hike by the Friends of Nonquon, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at Nonquon Provincial Wildlife Area - Pheasant Pen Classroom Site, 19745 Old Simcoe Rd. Short and long hike options offered and open to all ages. Snowshoes available and seed to feed chickadees. Donations for hot beverages are welcomed. Must pre-register by e-mail (friendsofnonquon@gmail.com) or phone 905-985-8351 by February 14.

Saturday, February 23 Port Perry Hospital Auxiliary 6th Annual Polar Plunge, 10 a.m. Join as solo, team, or sponsor! Prizes for all plungers. Proceeds benefit the Auxiliary’s ongoing hospital fundraising initiatives. For registration and pledge info: Ruth Spearing at 905-985-6232 or Mary Jane Inglis at 905-985-6002.

Items for Happenings? Let us know. editorial-standard@powergate.ca North Durham Happenings is a community service of The Standard reserved for Charitable and Non-Profit events.

We endeavour to run all eligible items in the order which they are received.

February is fast approaching, and the Heart and Stroke local door-to-door canvass will begin. Your support of this campaign will be appreciated by the seven volunteers who will be knocking on your doors during this wintery month.

Mark your calendars, and get your tickets for a delicious Spaghetti Supper (spaghetti, garlic bread, ice cream, and drinks) on February 10 at Greenbank church. There will be two sittings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children age 12 and under, or $25 for a family of four. For tickets, contact Juli at 905-985-2006 or JuliConard@gmail.com, or any member of the Greenbank Mission Team who are hosting the meal - Dianne Pelletier, Brian Jones, Doug Watson, Mitch and Kelly Newlove, Suzanne Lee, Gary and Peggy Hunter, Angela DeLuca, or Tim and Juli (Conard) Myers.

Any elementary school child who would like to participate in a one-on-one reading buddies program starting February 12, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the church, please con-

tact Jenn at Gb_readingbuddies@hotmail.ca. Nine reading buddies may be accommodated in this program.

Sufficient supplies have been donated for the reading buddy program, and the church nursery. Thanks to all who donated and have volunteered to be a ‘buddy.’

Sunday greeters were Wilma and Ted Smith. Guest pianist was Hilary Balmer. Happy birthday wishes were sung to Keaton Phoenix (8 years old), Jeff Mantifel, and Keith Bacon.

Bible Jeopardy was answered by Bailee Richardson during children’s time.

It is good to see Rev. Newton Reed is feeling better and out again.

Those who are still experiencing illness are wished a good recovery soon.

Senior choir practice resumes on January 31. New members are always welcome.

Please forward any news times to me at 905-985-0535 or drop in letter box at 20018 Hwy. 12.

The congregational annual meeting will take place after the regular service this Sunday, January 27. There is of course the potluck lunch to enjoy before the meeting and you are requested to bring your own plate, mug and utensils.

The next UCW meeting in February is in the afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship room On Wednesday, January 30, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the DDSB Board office, is the Parent Information Evening about the Assistive Technology Software used in the classroom.

The Thursday evening euchre winners at the community center were: Doris Manns, Heidi Kreig, Earla Stanfield, Merle St. John, Edna Hodgson, and Deanna Stanfield.

Euchre Night last Friday evening at Epsom church was so much fun, another night has already been scheduled for Friday, February 1 at 7:30 p.m. If you like to play cards or want to learn, you are invited to enjoy the evening with the Epsom/Utica community. There will be great cards being played along with fellowship and refreshments.

The Book Club will meet on February 1 at 10 a.m. at Epsom church.

Durham West’s 4-H Exchange Club is planning a Valentine’s Fundraiser Roast Beef Supper on Friday, February 15 at Utica Memory Hall. There are sittings for 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each or $50 for a family. RSVP to Jane Johnson at 905-985-1672 or glenecho@powergate.ca.

Wild wind but we have been luckier than most with little snow until now and not as cold. Sorry for my little hellebore flowers blooming in my garden! The sympathy of the community goes to Jim and Pat Crossland in the death of Jim’s father Ernest, a major player in the growth of Newmarket. Zephyr lost two of its citizens this past week when Eunice Aitchison and Jack McFarlane passed away. A celebration of Eunice’s life was held Friday. After a long illness, Jack passed away on January 14. He worked for Wood’s Lumber Co. and many years with Uxbridge Township. His service was on Saturday. Our deepest sympathies to family and friends! I noted also the death of Peter Gouweleeuw, another of our Dutch artisans; we are slowly losing our skilled European craftsmen. Peter was instrumental

in a huge variety of Township organizations. Speaking of craftsmen (women), I, along with several sorority sisters and husbands, attended ‘My Fair Lady’ at the Music Hall on Saturday. It was long but the action kept you intrigued; costuming and acting both superb - and such a large cast to keep under control! Amazing talent right here at home!

We were pleased to welcome George and Diane Kydd to church on Sunday. George is a cousin to Bruce Harwood. Lunch of sandwiches and squares was served to all following the service and then our annual congregational meeting was held. Bruce Harwood acted as chairman and I as secretary. Everyone had a chance to take the reports home last week so the meeting was completed in less than an hour. Thanks to those who have served for a number of years

and are now taking a break, and to those who have agreed to serve in their place. As a small and aging congregation, almost everyone’s involvement is necessary. Zephyr congregational meeting is on February 17.

The Book Club meets on Thursday, January 31 at 7 p.m. at the church. On February 6, we are responsible for the Souper’s Lunch at the Presbyterian Church. On February 10, there will be a joint congregational service at Sandford at 11 a.m., as Rev. Diane is on Study leave from February 4 to 11. Shrove Tuesday, February 12 is our annual Pancake Supper at Sandford Hall. For families and supporters of 4H, there will be a fundraising Beef Supper at Utica Hall on February 15, with sittings at 4:30, 6 and 7 p.m., to raise funds for the 4H exchange. To RSVP, call Jane Johnson at 905-985-1672.

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Call to worship was called by Rev. Michelle Hofman and the sermon was on ‘Having more than enough.’ Thanks to Leanne Ashbridge, Marilyn DiPaolo and Douglas Baird for reading during the service. Thanks to Carol and Susie for providing the refreshments following the service and time for fellowship.

Anyone still needing to submit committee reports, please send them to siuc@sympatico.ca.

The next Orchestra Sunday will be on January 27.

Happy birthdays this week go out to: Robert (Bob) Edgar, Joseph Johnson (January 20), Tara Goose, Keith Forbes (January 22), Jimmie Edgar (January 23), Billy Forbes (January 24), and Clinton Marsden-Blackface (January 25). Happy birthday to all who are celebrating this week.

I can be reached by e-mail at jc.lesaux@me.com or by phone at 905-985-7662 and I would like to receive news by 6 p.m. on Sunday please.

Caesarea Nestleton Euchre Scores for January 17 were as follows: High scores – 1) J. Kushner, 2) tied – Joan ? and K. VanCamp, 3) tied – G. MacArthur and S. Crawford, 4) M. Moore, 5) V. Priebe; most lone hands tied – V. Priebe, Joan ?, and J. Kushner; and low score – D. McComb. See you all on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Blackstock & District Lions Club The students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are preparing their speeches now for the the Lions Effective Speaking Contest on Tuesday, February 12. The contest will be held in the sanctuary of St. John’s Anglican Church in Blackstock, beginning at 7 p.m. If you wish to come earlier, between 5 and 7 p.m., you

can get in on St. John’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.

Our Lions send condolences to the North Newmarket Lions Club on the passing of one of their members, Lion Ernie Crossland, who has been a Lion for 62 years. His Lions service in the community was exemplary.

Caesarea Skateboard Park Many thanks to everyone who participated in our first monthly Flea Market this past Sunday. Thank you to all the vendors who put many hours into making this happen and to all the customers who came to shop and spend money. Our next Flea Market is dated Sunday, February 17.

Attendance at church was unbelievable. The largest turnout since the beginning of this year! Jack and Elizabeth Redshaw greeted the congregation as they arrived through the blowing snow. In the absence of Rev. Paul, due to the inclement weather, Chris and Brooke Acton volunteered to lead the service. They did a wonderful job. Instead of a sermon, Brooke asked if some would like to speak about their journey in faith and how God has led them through life. Those who spoke were Brooke, Kim McCann, Rick McAskill and Howard Payne. I am sure that many of us have great stories of how He has led us through our lives, but we ran out of time.

Happy birthday wishes go to Justin Thomas (January 17) Peter Booth (January 20) and Verna Gagnon (January 21).

Coming Events January 24 - Bible Study, 7 p.m. at the church. Bring your bibles. This is a very informative discussion. All are welcome.

January 30 - Session Meeting, 1:30 p.m. at Barb’s home.

Seagrave church is planning a questionnaire survey as to how we can attract more families to attend and keep our church vibrant and active. We are asking your help by submitting questions or comments to Barb Martyn at 905-985-8383 or to barberick@sympatico.ca.

Prayers go out to all that have health problems at this time.

We want you to send us your news items to mrsdruske@hotmail.com OR grammiejean2010@ hotmail.com or by phone at 905-985-9921.

Our community was shocked and saddened with the news that Ruby VanCamp had passed away early Sunday morning, after battling cancer for many years.

The funeral was on Tuesday afternoon this week at Blackstock United Church.

Sympathy is extended to her husband Richard, their family Louise, Lois, Lawrence, Brian and Jill and their spouses and families, her relatives and many friends. Ruby will indeed be badly missed.

Friends and relatives from here attended the funeral of Fred Griffen of Enniskillen on Friday. Sympathy is extended to Ruby and her four sons and their families.

The annual meeting of Blackstock Agricultural Society will be held on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m., with a potluck supper, entertainment, and reports will be given.

Tickets will be available for the Claidhmor concert featuring Scottish music and others on Sunday, February 24. This event, sponsored by Blackstock Agricultural Society, will have advance tickets at $15, as well as tickets at the door for $20.

The Drumming Workshop on Friday evening is almost filled. If you are interested in attending this fun workshop at the United Church, call Michelle Adams as soon as possible at 905-986-4817.

The United Church choir is hosting an Italian Dinner with entertainment by Peterborough Pop Ensemble on Sunday, February 10, with sittings at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are available from any choir member.

On Friday, February 8, in celebration of the Chinese New Year, Marlene Barkey and Dav Elliott are giving a slide presentation entitled

‘Sites and Tastes of China.’ If you didn’t get a ticket at the church auction, call either Kelly Gatchell or Marlene Barkey for a ticket.

I hope that the many people who have contracted the flu are improving.

If you have suggestions on the renovation of the recreation centre and weren’t able to attend the public meeting on Thursday evening, call your suggestions to Councillor Wilma Wotten or any member of the Rec. Advisory Committee.

A good crowd attended the meeting and brought forward many suggestions.

Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were: Audrey Mahaffy, Hazel Coates, Val Priebe, Heidi Krieg, Keith VanCamp, and Peter Booth (low). Larry Doble had the most lone hands. Specials were won by Alma Manns, Joyce Rowe, Doreen Sheehey and Peter Booth.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Peter Lackmanec MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m.

SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, January 27 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

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, January 27

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, January 27 10 a.m. Morning Service

16200 Old Simcoe Road (S.A. Cawker School) Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, January 27, 10 a.m.

Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome.

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

Sunday, January 27 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma St., Port Perry,

Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net 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

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

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

(Anglican Church of Canada)

Minister Rev. John Anderson

266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Sunday, January 27 10 a.m. Morning Prayer

Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

A contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment.

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

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, January 27 Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9 a.m. Morning Service

Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Morning Service Everyone is Welcome Children’s time with 11 a.m. service

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

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EDITORIAL

Let the cats pay!

Your opinion matters

Send us an e-mail to; editorial-standard@powergate.ca or a letter to; The Scugog Standard, 94A Water St., Port Perry ON L9L 1J2

Councillor Gord Highet of Uxbridge gave us a great example of kneejerk politics this week when he questioned the 50/50 split in funding between Scugog and Uxbridge Townships for the animal shelter and animal control services.

Councillor Highet used numbers (see story on Page 1) to show that it appears Uxbridge pays half of the cost of that facility and Scugog uses more than half of the services and facilities.

It may be true that currently Scugog seems to have more stray dogs and cats and Uxbridge sells more dog tags, thus raising more of the operating funds. But that isn’t the idea behind shared services and never was.

Based on Councillor Highet’s theory, we should be funding regional police services based on the number of calls for service. Instead of an across the board percentage on our property taxes to police Durham Region the various parts of the Region should pay based on their requirements. And that could bite us real quick when one considers the cost of running the police helicopter and the number of times it is used in the north.

In fact, there is an imbalance in the funding of animal control and shelter in Uxbridge/Scugog and Councillor Highet completely missed it in the numbers he cited in support of his argument.

Dog owners in Uxbridge/Scugog nearly completely subsidize cat owners.

The shelter’s resources are nearly always focused on high number of stray and lost cats at the facility. While dogs running loose on the streets and doing their business on other peoples property is no longer publicly acceptable and is subject to fines and other by-law type ramifications, nobody seems to think there’s a problem with cats routinely prowling residential neighborhoods. Animal control officers deal with hundreds of ‘stray’ cats that are in fact family pets no longer wanted or kittens from said cats that are dropped off with the old “I found them” story to avoid taking any responsibility.

Shared cost is a crap shoot that can put the heavier weight on one user or the other as years pass. If Councillor Highet wants to level a playing field, level the one between dog owners and cat owners.

Community welcome at SCA Help Scouting celebrate 90 years To the Editor: On behalf of the Scugog Council for the Arts (SCA), I would like to invite Mr. Charles Andrews (Letter to the Editor: Lack of public washrooms a problem, Scugog Standard, Thursday, October 25), and all members of the community, to make use of the public washrooms located in the Scugog Arts Resource Centre, next to the Township Offices at 181 Perry St, Unit G-1.

The Scugog Arts Resource Centre is home of the SCA, through a partnership with the Township of Scugog and is currently open six days a week (11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays).

The centre features monthly art exhibitions and provides arts and events information to the public. We are also fortunate to have the support of the merchants of the Port Perry BIA, who regularly inform their patrons and

tourists of our facility and the public washrooms here.

The Scugog Arts Resource Centre is staffed by one part-time employee and volunteers from the SCA membership and the community. As part of our mission to ‘promote and support the arts in Scugog for the betterment of our artists and the community,’ we endeavor to be open to the public as much as our resources allow. Volunteers interested in helping to extend our hours of operation are always welcome and may contact the SCA at 905-982-2121, info@scugogarts.ca for more information on these and other volunteer opportunities.

Sincerely, Carey Nicholson Executive Director Scugog Council for the Arts

To the Editor: 1st Port Perry Scout Group will be kicking off our 90th Anniversary Celebrations on Saturday, January 26 at the Scout Hall, from 3 to 5 p.m.

You are invited to join us for the kick off. As part of our 90th anniversary, we will also be holding a group camp on May 3, 4, and 5, for all our Scouting members.

On June 1 and 2, we are having an open house and outdoor events for everyone to enjoy. June 23 will be our annual Scouting Banquet for all our members.

Please mark June 2 and 3 on your calen-

dar. This event is open to everyone.

This Saturday, January 26, we will have a special guest on hand, Steve Kent, who has just finished four years as Chief Commissioner for Canada. Steve is now involved in the planning of the 23rd World Jamboree.

We invite anyone that has been in Scouting or interested in Scouting to join us this Saturday, January 26. Any questions, call Ellen at 905-985-8047.

1st Port Perry Scout Group

Skateboard fundraisers say thanks To the Editor: On behalf of the kids of Caesarea Skateboard Park Fundraiser, I would like to thank all who participated in our 1st monthly

Flea Market. It was a great success. We had a wonderful assortment of vendors such as old tools, antiques, furniture, honey, handcrafts, clothing and more.

The next one will be held Sunday, February 17 and our vendors spots are already full.

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JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

New paper examines OW, ODSP Paths to Prosperity: Welfare to Work is the latest in a series of white papers introduced by Ontario’s PC Caucus to promote a more effective and efficient government and to create jobs. Your views are encouraged. I can be reached at 1-800-661-2433 or 905-697-1501 and by e-mail at john. otooleco@pc.ola.org. If you would like a copy of any of the white papers, please call, or send me an e-mail.

Ontario has more than half a million people unemployed. There is also a huge pool of human talent with no opportunities now on welfare. Even if the economy were growing, the rules and bureaucracy that entangle Ontario’s welfare system are costly and unsustainable. Most Ontarians are shocked to find that our province has 45 different benefit programs, 240 eligibility criteria, and 800 rules and regulations governing social assistance. It is not surprising that caseworkers must spend as much as 70 per cent of their time administering the rules instead of working directly with clients.

There are far too many government barriers standing in the way of people’s self-worth, dignity and independence.

That is why the Welfare to Work white paper seeks to break down these barriers. One of the recommendations from the white paper is to recognize and reward those employers who take extra measures to hire people with disabilities. Our white paper also proposes that social assistance recipients who are working should be allowed to keep more of their earned income each month. The incentive should always be to support the individual in getting and keeping a job. The white paper recommends that pathways to employment be developed in order to assist each recipient of social assistance.

Our Welfare to Work initiatives include improving efficiencies by combining Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) into one entity.

This was recommended by economist Don Drummond in his review of provincial spending tabled almost one year ago. Frances Lankin and Munir Sheikh also recommended this approach in the report from the Commission for the Review of Social Services tabled last October.

Please keep in mind that not all OW and ODSP recipients have the same challenges. Discretion and common sense must take precedence over one-size-fits all regulations. For example, it doesn’t make sense that people with catastrophic injuries should have to apply to ODSP three times before being accepted. Ontario can overcome its jobs crisis with bold action to restart economic growth. More people working will mean fewer people trapped on social assistance.

Wrestling with my childhood memories First of all this week, I’d like to thank everyone for all of their positive feedback on our redesigned newspaper, and I look forward to continue providing you, the reader, with the great stories that fill these pages every week.

Although, I should note in the confusion surrounding the switch, I was incorrect in reporting that the Uxbridge Fire Department received less calls in 2012 than 2011. Actually, last year the department responded to 420 calls, up from 389 in 2011. I hope the Chief can find it in his heart to forgive me, the department works very hard in keeping residents safe and I’d hate to not credit them for all of their fine work.

Moving on, as I sit here working on this column, a French Canadian strongman is grappling with a barber, and later a clown will hit a police officer with a steel chair. None of this seems strange to me, because, against my better judgement, I’m watching professional wrestling.

You see, I had originally intended for this column to detail my wrestling swan song as it had been several years since I had actually watched an event on TV. However, a funny thing happened while I was watching ‘Ravishing’ Rick Rude berate the crowd of “out of shape sweathogs.” I realized that wrestling has had a more profound impact on my life than I had ever previously imagined. Many that know me have noted that I have a near-photographic memory, with a remarkable ability to recall obscure details of events that took place decades ago. And this all started at a WWF show over 25 years ago.

I typically tell people that my first real memory was when

my mother brought me in front of the TV in 1986 to witness the Challenger explosion. While this is true, the first event that I can remember with any real clarity was a WWF show at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium on March 18, 1987.

Mostly because I spent the whole night crying.

First, my uncle’s girlfriend (now known as Aunt Sharon) bought me a muscle shirt. This wasn’t your typical tank top however, it was made of foam and meant to resemble a bodybuilder’s physique.

Naturally, my three-year-old mind couldn’t handle the humour and I lashed out with a hysterical fit, refusing to even look at it. Having got past this, we made our way to the event, and everything was going fine, until I found myself face-toface with an executioner.

You see, we had ringside seats for the event, and when the tag team of Demolition, noted for the executioner gimmick, made their way to the ring, I again burst into tears.

However, my Aunt Susie was there to whisk me away to the top row of the seats where we watched the British Bulldogs capture a win over the Hart Foundation by disqualification away from all of the mayhem on the arena floor.

It must be something about being named Susan that drags one into the wild world of wrestling. Since, in the years that followed, my step-mom Sue found herself roped into accompanying me to the Civic whenever the WWF rolled into town. Even my writing career owes a debt of gratitude to the wrestlers of my youth.

Once Grade 3 rolled around and I started reading for my

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own pleasure, it wasn’t Matt Christopher or RL Stine books I sought out. No, it was wrestling magazines.

I would pore over several wrestling publications every month with an unending search for all of the news I could possibly gather and store in my eight-year-old brain.

I ended up following wrestling throughout my teens. In fact, aside from my (slightly misguided) fascination with hip hop culture, I would argue that wrestling fandom was one of the few constants of my teenage years.

So, everything is eventual and here I find myself years later still enjoying the same wrestling action that fascinated me as a child.

While the action on screen may be lacking a sense of reality, I can not diminish the real feelings it stirs inside me, and the feeling of nostalgia I get watching Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka plunge off the top of a steel cage.

The things that we clung to as children, however ridiculous they may seem to us as adults, remain vital touchstones in our lives. And I’m thankful to be able to reconnect with those feelings every now and then to remind me of what it’s like to view the world through a child’s eyes.

Because after all, couldn’t we all use some more joy in our lives? Even if it might make us seem a little silly sometimes?

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Local youth’s latest charitable act a cut above BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

DURHAM: Raglan resident Adam Vanderven is no stranger to fundraising.

However, it may take him a little getting used to his new look after his latest charitable act.

Joining a growing number of local youth undertaking such initiatives, Adam recently grew - and cut - more than 10 inches of hair, which will be turned into a wig for

young chemotherapy patients.

According to Adam, the hair took 20 months to grow, and was inspired by his aunt who recently underwent treatment for breast cancer.

“I didn’t like that she was losing her hair,” said Adam of his reasons for growing his hair for cancer patients.

Adam and younger brother Josh (who said that he is also considering growing his hair out for che-

motherapy wigs), have also generated several thousand dollars for Toronto’s Sick Kids Hospital over the last four years, through an annual lemonade stand organized and manned by the two brothers each summer.

Setting up shop at the Oshawa Vikings Rugby Club just down the street from their home, the brothers have now raised more than $6,000 selling lemonade to the club’s thirsty visitors.

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Adam Vanderven of Raglan holds up the 10 inches of hair he recently cut to be turned into wigs for chemotherapy patients.

Winterfest returns to Nestleton, Feb. 10 SCUGOG: A popular February event returns to Scugog next month, offering fun for the entire family.

Cartwright Sports and Recreation presents the 2013 Winterfest event on Feb. 10, running from 1 to 5 p.m. at Cartwright Fields/Nestleton Hall, located at 3967 Hwy. 7A in Nestleton.

The family event features a number of activities for all ages, including hockey and skating, a snowman building contest, 50/50 raffle, scavenger hunt, obstacle course, bake sale, kids crafts and more.

The popular chili cook-off also takes place and visitors can enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh.

Admission is $2 and proceeds go to Cartwright Sports and Recreation.

For more information, visit www.cartwrightfields.ca.

Scugog to celebrate Chinese New Year SCUGOG: The Scugog Shores Heritage Centre and Archives will be ushering in the Year of the Snake next month with an afternoon of Chinese New Year celebrations for children on Feb. 10.

The family event takes place between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. that afternoon and

will feature a program of kids’ crafts, games, snacks and more, all happening on the second floor of the Scugog Arena at 1655 Reach St. in Port Perry.

Cost is $10 per child and pre-registration is required by calling 905-985-8698 or by e-mail at museum@ scugog.ca.

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Hospital solar panels get the green light in Scugog Lakeridge Health Port Perry is taking advantage of its large, flat roof and installing solar panels that will begin generating clean, green energy this winter. This panels were lifted into place by crane on January 21 and workers are now completing the intricate electrical work needed to connect them to the provincial power grid.

“We’re taking what was unused space and putting it to work generating clean energy for families, and revenue for our hospital,” says Kevin Empey, President and CEO, Lakeridge Health.

The solar panel installation is the first step in an energy savings project that will also see upgrades to the hospital’s lighting, heating, cooling and ventilation systems. Together, these measure will result in a 24 per cent drop in energy use at the Port Perry hospital site.

“We’re for healthy communities, and that’s what this project is all about,” says Empey. We’re reducing our environmental footprint together with our energy costs, generating savings that can be put toward front-line care.”

Over the next year, Lakeridge Health Port Perry will switch to more energy efficient light bulbs and install motion sensors in areas that are less frequently used. The hospital’s cooling system and boilers will be upgraded to more efficient models, and a new building control system will ensure these new components operate at peak performance.

With much of the existing equipment reaching end-of-life, the project also avoids unnecessary waste.

Work crews were busy Monday (Jan. 21) morning lifting solar panels onto the roof of Lakeridge Health Port Perry, part of a new green energy project at hospitals throughout Durham Region. Installation of the panels will take place over the next few weeks and the devices are expected to generate 11,000 kilowatt hours of energy per year.

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Energy efficiency projects are also planned for Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Bowmanville and Whitby. In total, the project is expected to save $46 million.

Facts: - Lakeridge Health Port Perry’s so-

lar panels will generate about 11, 000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, enough to meet the yearly lighting needs of 10 Canadian homes.

- Through the Ontario government’s microFIT program, Lakeridge Health will

generate revenue to help offset its energy costs.

- Greenhouse gas emissions at Lakeridge Health Port Perry will be reduced by 397 tonnes, which is the amount produced by 59 average households.

Dig into the romantic side of gardening as Feb. 14 approaches At the end of the 5th century, Pope GeI guess those of us who garden are wonDigging up the Dirt lasius declared February 14 St. Valentine’s dering what our gardens will be like this Day. Valentinus became Patron Saint of year with all the freezing and thawing we Lovers. During the Middle Ages it was have had. I have succulents planted in a believed that halfway through February, large log which I managed to pull over to birds choose their mates. St. Valentine is the side of my house for the winter. I have associated with birds, especially lovebirds snow piled on it and evergreen branches and doves. on top of the snow. I keep packing it with Red is the colour of Martyrs and the more snow and branches and I hope it will

by Shirley Love colour associated with love. Another symmake it through the winter. Will let you bol of love is red roses which symbolizes know if I was successful in over-wintering passion and deep love. Purple lavender shows that the these perennial succulents.

I thought I would skip writing my usual column as a giver has fallen in love with the recipient. White roses more timely subject is not too far off, Valentine’s Day, show love, purity and faithfulness. Red and white roses although flowers are very much involved. First a little together shows unity.

A lovely bouquet could be made using red and white history on how this romantic celebration got started.

Claudius II outlawed marriage as he thought it was roses and don’t forget the lavender. too distracting to his soldiers. Valentine (Valentinus), a Roman priest, defied his ruling and performed marriages anyway. He was jailed and it is believed that just before his death he sent his jailer, Asterius’ daughter, whom he fell in love with, a card signed from your Valentine. He was martyred in the 3rd century. Julius I built a basilica on the site of his martyrdom.

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In the 15th century, lovers expressed their sentiments by giving candy, flowers and written Valentine cards.

Heart shaped cards, doves and cupid all symbolized Valentine’s Day. Chocolates were given because it was believed they were an aphrodisiac.

Whatever type of flowers and candy you give will be much appreciated. Just don’t forget that specially picked out Valentine’s card. It is estimated that 1 billion cards are sent each year, so get yours early.

Happy Valentine’s Day.

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Invasive insects threatening North Durham trees FRANCES KLEUSKENS The Standard

NORTH DURHAM: Perhaps the most unassuming of killers, invasive insect species have slowly crept towards Scugog, threatening to ruin the aesthetics of parks, properties, and forests all throughout the region.

For almost a decade, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a non-native invasive beetle from Asia, has wreaked havoc all over southern Ontario and parts of Toronto, damaging and killing millions of ash trees of different species in both forest and urban settlements. Slender, with bright green wings and measuring between 8.5 mm to 13.5 mm, the EAB was first detected in Durham Region in May of 2011, when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency was informed of a positive infestation of EAB larvae in an ash tree in Oshawa. Many more infestations have been reported in the surrounding area.

The insect and its potential impact has been the subject of several recent presentations and reports to municipal councils throughout Durham Region.

Renowned gardening expert Mark Cullen is scheduled to appear before Uxbridge Council on Jan. 27 with a presen-

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An adult emerald ash borer (left) is pictured next to the insect in its larval state.

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tation on the EAB. Greenbank Garden Centre co-owners Chris Cookman and Kim ThompsonCookman, have noticed an increase in the EAB population in the region during the past three years.

“We have had cut down trees around here because they had the Borer. It’s not just in Oshawa anymore, it’s here,” said Mr. Cookman. “We’ve got a tree field that came with the place full of ash

when we bought it. It’s useless now except for firewood.”

According to Scugog’s Public Works director Ian Roger, the township conducted research on EAB presence in municipal trees throughout 2012. So far, there are approximately 430 municipally-owned ash trees throughout Port Perry, and no confirmed reports of EAB infested ash as of yet. A report is yet to come before council.

The EAB larvae is responsible for the damage, as it feeds beneath the bark of the tree and cuts off water and nutrient supply that goes towards the leaves of the tree, resulting in a dead foliage.

Infestations are difficult to detect and often go unnoticed. Only when S-shaped patterns appear in the bark of the tree do owners react. However, the consequences of such an attack include tree removal.

Tree removal could end up costing private property owners thousands of dollars if these invasive insects take up residence in their trees. The City of Toronto has estimated that it would cost over $37 million in the next five years to remove and replace infested ash trees, not including those on private property. Those trees will be left up to the property owner to finance.

“This could easily become a province wide problem,” said Mr. Cookman. “Bugs adapt, and the warmer climate associated with things like global warming means the bug’s regions are more accessible. Ash is native to our whole province, so it’s definitely a province wide issue.”

Despite eradication solutions drafted by various cities, many of which are choosing to remove ash trees, problems are still arising even after the trees have been cut down.

Biologists in Ottawa, for instance, have protested against the City of Ottawa’s method of keeping EAB infested trees piled high in a landfill. The bright green beetles have started to fly from the site, hitching a ride on people and vehicles that travel in and out of the landfill, contributing to the deadly spread.

Last July, the provincial government released ‘The 2012 Ontario Invasive Species Strategic Plan’ outlining the measures currently taken to counter this destructive and costly invader on a Provincewide level. These include tree removal, and signs restricting the movement of firewood in areas where the EAB is most

likely to dwell.

“Restricting the movement of firewood is definitely not enough to prevent the spread of the ash borer. These species that go against the grain, they can turn out to be a heck of a detriment,” explains Mr. Cookman.

However, the EAB is not the only problem Scugog residents have encountered in their struggle against invasive insects.

Mr. Thompson has also noticed a significant increase in the Cedar Leafminer, a type of moth which, like the Emerald Ash Borer, produces larvae that are the reason for the deterioration of the leaves of cedar trees. The larvae eats its way through the leaves, leaving tunnels and causing the ends to brown. It is often hard to determine whether a tree is infected, because many other factors, including drought, rapid changes in temperature and heavy coning can produce similar results.

Fortunately, simple pruning of affected cedar branches, and natural factors such as bird and insect presence can clear up the problem, but owners still need to proceed with caution, and monitor the state of their trees to make sure they are withstanding the infestation. Repeated infestations will cause the tree to die.

Both insects may be potentially problematic in undermining Scugog’s accomplishment of planting over 300 trees in 2009.

“Losing a tree that’s 40 or 50 feet tall with all those leaves that take pollutions out of the air and throw oxygen back in is a heavy impact. It takes 40 years for something to get that big again,” warns Mr. Cookman.

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has warned against moving firewood across regions to limit the population growth of EAB. With the arrival of colder weather, this policy must be maintained in order to prevent the spread to areas not yet affected. The ministry also suggests purchasing firewood locally, and burning it immediately.

Mr. Cookman suggests a different approach.

“You essentially need to love your tree, and groom it the same way you would a pet or your child,” said Mr. Cookman.

“Cleaning up after it, especially the dead throngs underneath, and disposing them properly. A cleaner yard leads to a cleaner tree.”

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A homeowner’s guide to saving With the last of the holiday leftovers eaten, gifts opened and decorations packed up, Ontarians are bracing themselves for the annual onslaught of holiday bills.

With waistlines and budgets stretched, there’s no better time of year to make some simple changes that will help reduce monthly housing costs and add value to your home.

According to Ron Abraham, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, “January in particular is a fantastic time to make some simple and inexpensive changes that will not only help line

your pockets in the short term, but will add to the value of your home in the long run.”

Abraham’s tips to beating January bills around the house: - Fill the gaps – With 40 per cent of home heat loss in winter due to air leakage, keep heat in your home by installing weather-stripping and caulking around windows. Also, consider replacing old windows with new energy efficient options (look for the Energy Rating) before next winter.

- Go low-flow – To reduce water consumption, replace older model showerheads and toilets with

low-flow models – your utility bills and the earth will thank you!

- Warm up the oldfashioned way – Instead of cranking up the heat on cold winter nights, use flannel sheets (which are warmer than cotton sheets) and add down duvets to stay toasty.

- Unplug electronics and small appliances – Computers, cell phone chargers, and other electronics often use power and radiate heat even when turned off. Try plugging items into a power strip that you can use as master switch.

- Save on home insurance – By installing an alarm system, deadbolt locks and proper smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, you can lower the cost of your home insurance and give yourself some extra piece of mind.

- Install LED light bulbs – These bulbs may cost more initially, but they have a much longer life than normal incandescent bulbs and use far less electricity – LEDs only use

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- Install a programmable thermostat – These devices regulate the temperature in your home automatically, according to the schedule you set.

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- Rent out unused space – Do you have extra room that’s not being used?

Consider renting it out; or, if you have adult children living with you, make sure they are contributing to monthly costs.

“Homeowners can benefit hugely by making these changes and increasingly, buyers are attuned to the importance of purchasing an efficient home, so talk to your Realtor about what you can do to save money now, while keeping in mind what may be appealing to future buyers,” says Abraham.

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DRAR news The Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) would like to extend a warm welcome to Ian Smith of RE/MAX Ability Real Estate Ltd, as DRAR’s 2013 President. Joining Ian on the Board of Directors are; Christine Marquis, Immediate Past-President; Jane Hurst, President-Elect and Durham Centre Director; Claire Marsh, Durham North Director; Kathy McFadden, Durham East Director; Laurel McHale, Durham West Director; Tony Wilson, Directorat-Large; and Tamie McLaughlin, Director-atLarge.

Ian has been in the Real Estate profession since 1987. He obtained his Broker’s license in 1991 and has been the Broker/ Owner of his own Real Estate office since 1993.

Ian served as DRAR President in 2004 and 2005, Past-President in 2006 and 2007, continuing to sit on the board for 2008, 2009 and 2010 as well as Chair of the MLS® Committee for many years.

He has been active with TREB’s MLS® Committee and OREA’s Green Tide Committee.

“Durham Region is becoming an even better place to live and work and I am really looking forward to serving as the 2013 DRAR President to continue to support our local REALTORS® and advocate on behalf of homeowners. With the

incredible team of Directors I get to work with, there are no limits to what we can accomplish this year,” commented President Smith.

Home sales up in 2012 The Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) reported 410 sales for the month of December which brings the total sales for the year to 10,549 an increase of 7.6 per cent over last year.

Brock and Clarington municipalities saw the largest year-over-year increases of 15 per cent and 17 per cent respectively.

The average price of a home in the region was $327,271 in December which brings the average price for the year to $335,991. This figure represents an increase of 5.6 per cent compared to 2011. “Average selling prices and the number of sales are up this year and we expect that trend to continue in 2013,” commented Ian Smith, President of the Durham Region Association of REALTORS®.

“Durham Region continues to offer homeowners great amenities. The expansion of Highway 7, the widening of Bloor Street and the extension of the 407 will bring many new opportunities.

These improvements in transportation access to and from Durham Region will make Durham an even better place to live and work,” added President Smith.

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Sell first or buy first: the pros and cons Homeowners preparing to buy a new home this spring may be faced with the difficult decision of whether or not to sell their current home before buying another and according to Ontario Realtors, there is not a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to making this decision.

Ron Abraham, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, recommends homeowners play it safe by putting conditions into their offers. “To sellers, I advise including a condition that says they will sell their home only if they find a new home within a certain time-frame.

A conditional offer can protect the buyer as well. In the event that they do not sell their current home, they won’t be obligated to buy the home they have an offer on,” says Abraham.

Abraham reminds homeowners to consider both the pros and cons of selling versus buying first.

If selling first: - You’ll know how much money you have to spend on your new home - You will be able to make firm offers on homes that you are serious about buying - You may have to rent or make other arrangements until you find your next home – in many short-term situations, the new homeowners will allow you to rent back your old home, provided you cover their costs - Understand the rules around the portability of your mortgage. This option lets you transfer the interest rate and all the existing terms of your current mortgage to your new home (subject to a credit review and property appraisal) If buying first: - You may have to finance both homes and carry extra debt until you sell your current one

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MoJacks double up on Bruins 4-2 in Jr. C action DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Port Perry MoJacks continued their winning ways against the Uxbridge Bruins over the weekend, claiming victory in the final ‘Battle of North Durham’ of the COJHL regular season.

The two teams squared off at Scugog Arena on Sunday, Jan. 20 with the MoJacks prevailing by a final score of 4-2 over the rival Bruins.

MoJacks goalie Drew Siydock and his Uxbridge counterpart Branden Francey were both busy in the opening frame as the two sides engaged in exciting end-to-end action resulting in a number of spectacular saves.

The MoJacks would net the game’s first goal with just over a minute remaining in the first period when Aeric Annetta’s point shot rebounded out to a waiting Conner Shingler who pounded the puck into the open net. Matt Murray also added an assist on the play.

The MoJacks emerged for the second period with great energy, with Port Perry defenceman Mike Grifoni bringing the home fans out of their seats with a crushing hit on Marco Mastrangelo.

The Bruins would recover, and Jarett Smith did a fantastic impression of a road grader, clearing space in front of the MoJacks’ net on a Bruins’ powerplay midway through the second period.

Uxbridge would knot the game 1-1 with just over seven minutes to play in the second when Callum Lynch stepped into the slot and snapped a shot past Siydock for a powerplay goal, assisted by Andy Liboiron and ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Douitsis.

Douitsis nearly put the Bruins ahead shortly afterwards, but Siydock was there to make a sensational sliding save to take away a sure-fire goal.

With just over a minute to play in the second, Murray put the MoJacks up by a score of 2-1 when his shot just trickled over the goal line, assisted by Brodie Myers.

Matt Johnston added his fifth goal of the campaign early in the third period to put the MoJacks ahead by two goals. Logan Evans and Lucas Berkers drew assists on the play.

With just under eight minutes to play, Murray tallied his second of the night with a great backhand shot on the powerplay to put the MoJacks ahead by a score of 4-1.

The Bruins refused to go quietly, however, and the last moments of the game played out with a brisk pace to the action.

With the Bruins on the powerplay with just over three minutes remaining in the game, Justin Bean finished off a great passing play between ‘Magic’ Mike Spataro and Jarett Smith to bring the Bruins back to within two goals.

The Bruins capitalized on the ensuing face-off and

BEAR HUNTING: Steve Douitsis netted the lone goal for the Bruins in their 3-1 loss to the Georgina Ice on Friday, Jan, 18, in Uxbridge. The Bruins will look to get back on track this Friday (Jan. 25) against Little Britain at 7:45 p.m. at Uxrena.

DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard once again had great pressure on the MoJacks deep in their own zone. However, a late penalty to Douitsis took away any hope of a comeback for Uxbridge as Port Perry won by a final score of 4-2.

Following the game, MoJacks Head Coach Jon Campbell praised his troops for their solid effort against the first place Bruins.

“We weathered the storm for the first ten minutes,” Campbell told The Standard. “We knew they’d be fired up to play tonight, but we brought a good forecheck and got help from throughout the line-up. Our fourth line of Dakota Watson, Kyle Schweda and Ryan Nichols, I though did a great job and really made the most of their opportunities and Drew was just outstanding in goal for us.”

Meanwhile, Bruins bench boss Dan West finds himself looking for consistency out of his lineup as the COJHL regular season nears its finale.

“We’re trying to get back to the consistency we’ve had for a long time,” West said. “A few times we’ve had

poor starts and pulled it out, but you don’t learn the lesson that you have to play a full 60 minutes that way so hopefully this will serve as a wake-up for our guys.”

On Friday (Jan. 18) night, the Bruins fell to the Georgina Ice by a score of 3-1 at Uxrena.

Douitsis accounted for the lone Uxbridge goal, a powerplay marker in the second period, assisted by Matt Allen.

Loose Pucks: - Friday, Jan. 25, is Boston Pizza night at Uxrena with the Little Britain Merchants in town for a 7:45 p.m. showdown with the Bruins.

- On Saturday, Jan. 26, the MoJacks will make the trek to Little Britain for a 7:30 p.m. match-up with the Merchants. While the Bruins are in Keswick for a 7:30 p.m. game with the Georgina Ice. - Finally, on Sunday, Jan. 27, the Lakefield Chiefs roll into Scugog Arena to square off with the MoJacks at 6:30 p.m. The Port Perry Figure Skating Club will be on hand for special presentations during the intermissions.

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Port Perry’s Lucas Clark pounced on a loose puck during the Minor Midget Central Ontario Wolves’ 2-1 win over Oshawa on Saturday, Jan. 19 at Scugog Arena. Clark and Jonathan Corneil scored for the Wolves in the win.

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Uxbridge Midgets look for sweep DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

After defeating the Whitby Wildcats by a score of 3-1 in Game 1 of the series on Jan. 15 behind goals from Keegan McCarthy, Brett Young and Nik Yule, the Uxbridge Stars Midgets looked to take home a championship at the Silver Stick International Finals in Sarnia over the weekend.

In their opening game of the tournament, the Stars posted a 7-3 win over the Lakefield Chiefs on Friday, Jan. 18.

Luke Melong led the way offensively for Uxbridge, contributing two goals and two assists to the winning effort. Liam Blais, McCarthy, Cameron Warriner, Young and Yule also added goals for the Stars, while Jake Joosten submitted a solid performance between the pipes.

The next morning, the Stars got off to an early start, defeating the Lindsay Jr. Muskies by a score of 5-1 in an 8 a.m. match-up.

Coby Gardner, Liam Knoll, McCarthy, Warriner and Young all lit the lamp for the Stars as Cody Northover picked up the win in net for Uxbridge.

Saturday closed with the Stars squaring off against the PAL Blue Knights of Long Island, New York.

In a hard fought affair, the Stars emerged all tied up with the Blue Knights as the two sides battled to a 3-3 draw.

Yule led the way for Uxbridge with two goals, and Young chipped in a single.

Joosten kept the Blue Knights offence at bay down the stretch with some acrobatic saves in net for the Stars.

Sunday (Jan. 20) the Stars faced some stiff competition from the London Bandits - the seventh ranked ‘AA’ team in Ontario - in their semi-final game.

The Stars battled back from down a goal to take a 2-1 lead in the third period behind goals from Yule and Paul Barton.

However, the Bandits slipped a late goal past Northover, who had been outstanding over the weekend in net to force overtime, with the winner advancing to face-off with the powerhouse Welland Tigers.

During the second three-on-three overtime period, the Bandits capitalized after a missed three-on-one scoring opportunity by the Stars to win the game by a final score of 3-2 as the Stars captured the bronze medal.

There was little time for the Stars to rest however, as Whitby came to Uxrena on Monday, Jan. 21, for Game 2 of the first round OMHA playdown series between the two clubs.

The Wildcats opened a 1-0 lead just over three minutes into the action, but Uxbridge would rebound as Yule scored, assisted by Matt Pollard less than a minute later as the game sat tied 1-1 after the first period.

The Stars offence roared to life in the second period as Melong and Young (shorthanded) both netted early goals as Uxbridge took a 3-1 lead.

Although Whitby would claw their way back to within a goal, Uxbridge never looked back scoring five unanswered goals in the second period to take an 8-2 lead into the second intermission.

Todd Winder netted a pair of second period goals, while McCarthy, Gardner and Melong all added singles.

That would round out the scoring as the Stars steam rolled the Wildcats by a final score of 8-2.

The Midget Stars will look to finish off the sweep on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Uxrena when they take to the ice at 7:45 p.m. for Game 3 against Whitby.

In needed, Game 4 will be played on Friday, Jan. 25 at the McKinney Centre in Whitby at 9 p.m. Game 5 is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. in Uxbridge.

MITES: Firefighters recognize MVPs Gavin Baker and Callum LePage. Jacob-Riley McCulloch and Eliza Loverock are the Chicken Nugget players recognized as MVPs. TYKES: W.O. Insurance took Cochrane Tree Services 9 to 3.

Annika Shepherd played net for W.O. Insurance.

Cameron Edgerton (6) and Darren Baker (3) were goal scorers. Assists came from Logan Lukic, Emerson Mendum and Julian Peckford. Cochrane Tree Services goalie was Joshua Cochrane. Scoring goals were Breadon Byer (2) and Mackenzie Gordon. Assists were made by Mollie Pound and Matthew Seeney.

Canadian Tire beat Shaggs 7 to 1. Canadian Tire goals were popped in by Zachary Stevens (4), Hayden Piney, Isabella O’Donahue, and Jordan Faria. Assists were made by Jayden Doleweerd (2), Isabella O’Donahue and Hayden Piney. The lone Shagg’s goal came from Adam Frew, assisted by Cameron Cuzzilla.

NOVICE: Port Perry Dental won against Make-A-Wish with the final score 11 to 5. Port Perry Dental goals came from Keegan Edgerton (9), and Daniel Vandervoort (2).

Assists were by Dylan Hopmans (2), James Doherty, Keegan Edgerton, Bradley Hext, Abbey Moase and Daniel Vandervoort. Cory VanCamp scored 5 goals for Make-A-Wish and was assisted by Toni Boadway, Axel Fenenlius, Brett Hanley, Dallas King and Zander Scott.

Krown Rust Control took Eco Water Systems 2 to 1.

Krown Rust Control goals were made by Jacob Buchanan and Daymond Clark.

Assists came from Jacob Buchanan and Noah Michel.

Eco Water Systems’ goal was scored by Sam Byers.

ATOM: Buck’s Construx beat Low & Low Ltd. by 4 with a final score of 7 to 3. Goals for Buck’s Construx were scored by Owen Silcock (3), Hannah Buchanan (2), Aidan Branand, and Nathan McLennan. Assists were made by Owen Silcock (2), Carson Nozdryn (2), Wendy Rudkin, Nathan McLennan and Max Dinsmore. All three goals Low & Low goals were scored by Joey Edgerton. Assists came from John Nottingham (2), Jack Farrugia and Simon Peters.

PEEWEE: J.F. Construction won against Red Ribbon Restaurant 4 to 0. Goals were popped in by Corbin Davis-Turnbull (2) and Clark Keenan (2). Assists were made by Corbin Davis-Turnbull and Joseph Faria.

BANTAM/MIDGET: Omnific Design beat Luchka Float Service 5 to 4. In net for Omnific was Dylan Steward. Omnific’s goal scorers were Cory Bray (2), Sean Gay, Jacob Lee and Travis Martin. Assists were made by Jacob Lee (2) and Mikayla Tafertshofer.

Luchka’s goalie was Jordan Bolzon. Dishawn Steward (2), Darren VanUden and Alysha Duivesteyn scored goals. Charlotte Clemons got an assist.

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Great Scott at Herrington’s Bonspiel Minor Midget Preds tame ‘Cats When two teams tie in points the draw master checks the line scores to see who won the most ends. In the case of the Herrington’s Bonspiel, Al Scott had the help of Janice and Randy Scott and lead Lisa Mathers on the way to almost 50 points through 15 successful ends. Close enough to be second overall was Doug Rowe’s team after winning 14 ends according to draw master Paul Coveart. Also in on Herrington’s meat prizes was Willie Beaton’s rink of Joanne Fowler, Fred Gibson and Jackie Beaton.

Nathan Martin’s Oshawa team was third and Annandale’s Terry Eastman rink had the highest single game comeback score.

Scots lead Canada in Strathcona Cup play North Durham rinks added just two points to the Canadian cumulative score at Uxbridge Sunday against visiting Scottish curlers. Pursuing the trophy donated to the Canada-Scotland competition by Lord Strathcona in 1893, the Scots won two of the four games. Garnet Warriner’s Port Perry rink of Peter Warren, Bob Leach and Bob Byers, after blanking ends one and two, scored a point in the third end and three more in the fourth. In the fifth end Rae Graham’s Scots won a

single point and they stole another in the sixth. Scotland tied it in the seventh for a suspense-filled finish.

Port Perry had two in the rings until Graham took one out to sit second shot.

Warriner’s first stone wicked and came to rest on the twelve foot but his last rock draw secured a 6-4 win.

Scott Buncombe, Andy Hemphill, Mike Grove and Mark Hofinger won for Uxbridge over Hamish Lorrain-Smith. The Scots drew first blood but Buncombe’s side scored singles in the second and third and added three more for a 6 to 1 lead after four ends.

Uxbridge added one in the fifth. Scotland managed one in the sixth answered

by Uxbridge in the seventh.

In the eighth Uxbridge ran the Scots out of rocks to win 8-4. Ian Macpherson beat Uxbridge’s Bruce Jefferson 9 to 6 and Lockhart Steele edged Beaverton’s Larry Farrell 6-5.

Scottish teams are playing in the west, the east and at other Ontario clubs. By last weekend the visitors enjoyed a lead of about two hundred points. Five years from now Canadian

curlers go to Scotland.

Over the years Canadian curlers have won the cup eleven times, the Scots ten.

Donald Alexander Smith of Mount Royal and Glencoe became Lord Strathcona in 1897. He began his Hudson’s Bay career as a clerk but later he became a company director. He was President of the Royal Caledonian Club when he donated the cup.

Deloitte Super League High-flying Sue McKnight adds another win to the Deloitte Super League records. But their latest game wasn’t promising at first as Mark St. John’s Allen’s Siding team scored three in the first end. In the second McKnight’s Kia Lindsay earned a point but Allen’s was back for a single in the third. After four ends it was 4-2 for Allen’s. Two ends later the Kia crew was back in the game and leading 6 to 4.

Allen’s Siding scored two in the seventh to tie the game but McKnight used the hammer in the eighth for a 7 to 6 victory.

Pineridge Impress met Port Perry Sign Shop in a father-daughter contest; Ralph Fairman versus Kelly Evans. Sign Shop scored two to start answered promptly by Pineridge.

Another two point end for Sign Shop in the third was followed by a blank end. In the fifth Fairman’s

Pineridge scored a single.

It was 4-3 for Kelly Evans.

Another single made it 5 to 3. That’s when Fairman’s team put four on the board to lead 7 to 5.

They added one in the eighth to win 8 to 5.

HUB International’s Brian Van Camp team of Rob Larmer, Ken Slute and Bob Byers played Bill Kennedy’s Renovations crew of Roger Moase, Patrick Pearson and Christine Muir.

They were tied at one after two ends but that’s when HUB won three ends in a row for a 6 to 1 victory.

Last Rock’s recent skid didn’t end on their latest outing. Against Don Beaton’s Gus Brown Pontiac, Rob Steele’s rink scored one in the first end but after that it was all downhill.

Beaton scored three points in the second, two more in the third. They blanked the fourth. Then Beaton won four and two point ends to end it 11 to 1 in just six frames.

Sunday’s low cost curling; pay as you play Pick-up play continues Sunday afternoons from one thirty to three thirty at the Port Perry Community Curling Club. Those who would like to try the game and get a bit of instruction can try it at ten dollars a game or just $50 to the end of the season.

Clean sneakers and warm clothing are required.

Predators forward Kent Brady crushes a Whitby Wildcat during Port Perry’s 5-1 win on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Scugog Arena. The Minor Midget Predators would go on to sweep Whitby out of the playdowns in three games.

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The Port Perry Minor Midget Predators began their march towards an OMHA Championship on Saturday, Jan. 19 at Scugog Arena when they hosted the Whitby Wildcats in Game 1 of their first round best-offive OMHA playdown series.

The Predators enter the postseason as the number four seed, after finishing the regular season with a record of 17 wins and eight losses for 34 points, six better than the fifth place Wildcats.

Port Perry took the season series between the two clubs, winning two-outof-three meetings. The Predators won the opening match-up 2-1 at Scugog Arena on Oct. 22, before the Wildcats shut them out the following night in Whitby, winning by a final score of 5-0. On Nov. 20, Port Perry took the rubber match by a 3-2 margin at Whitby’s Iroquois Park Sports Centre.

Port Perry would take a 1-0 lead with just under four minutes to play in the first period when Ben Pehlemann converted a great pass from Chris Polito.

Halfway through the second, Pehlemann and Polito would combine to score again as the Predators took a 2-0 lead.

Pehlemann would complete his natural hat trick

just over four minutes later, assisted by Kent Brady and Polito as Port Perry took a 3-0 lead into the second intermission.

After the Wildcats cut the Predators’ lead to 3-1 just a minute into the third, Brady quickly responded, scoring just over a minute later with Polito notching the lone assist.

Drew Wilson rounded out the scoring with a late tally as Port Perry cruised to a 5-1 win in the series opener.

On Sunday (Jan. 20) night, the Predators took a 4-1 win at the Whitby McKinney Centre, and with it a commanding two-gamesto-none lead in the series.

Just one night later, on Monday, Jan. 21, the Predators looked to finish off Whitby’s run to an OMHA Championship after just three days.

When the final buzzer sounded, Port Perry had prevailed by a final score of 6-0 in front of their hometown fans at Scugog Arena to take the sweep.

The Predators will now square off against the winner between Oshawa Minor Generals and the Uxbridge Stars in the second round of the OMHA Playdowns.

As of press time, the Generals held a two-gamesto-none lead. Game 3 of that series is scheduled for an 8:15 p.m. puck drop on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Oshawa Legends Centre.

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To solve the Kids Sudoku Puzzle every number from 1-6 must appear in: Each vertical columns, Each horizontal row and each 2 x 3 boxes. No number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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6 Struck with wonder 10 Picnic drink 14 Moses’ brother 15 “Am-scray!”

16 ___ for the money 17 Needing Mr. Fix-It 19 Sicilian volcano 20 It makes pets pests 21 Barely flows through the cracks 22 White as a sheet 23 Does some bookmaking 24 Old instrument that’s strummed 25 Corrupt morally 28 Cute as a button 32 Two in a row?

33 Master, in Africa 34 Young boy 35 Ickier 38 Frosty’s fear 40 Breed 41 Bad- mannered 43 Twice removed from thrice 44 Canine, but not a dog 46 Crave 48 Paper contents 49 It may be humble 51 Fashion figure 53 Gave up a seat 54 Words from a witness 57 Pressing need?

58 Needing Mr. Fix-It 60 Leaves in stitches?

61 Birdhouse occupant, perhaps 62 Lisa Simpson, to Patty and Selma 63 He played Felix on TV 64 Suffix for “mountain” or “auction” 65 Rips off

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

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

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42 Smash to smithereens 45 Smaller than small 46 Foot that clops 47 Extras 50 Unexpected benefits 51 Spray finely 52 White- centered snack 53 Without a doubt 54 Inventor’s starting point 55 It’s not damaged by cutting 56 Metals in the rough 58 Run a deficit 59 Brazilian vacation spot, informally

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Friends will stimulate your mind and encourage you to achieve great things. Team building and group interaction are important now. Old friends could leave your life to make room for new ones.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): People, in high places, will recognize your skills and talents.

Favourable planetary alignments could trigger a raise or bonus. Get started on a personal project that only you can complete.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Attend a seminar or company training session or study a subject on your own. What you learn now should pay off big down the road. Look for a philosophy that will improve yours and others’ lives.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be prepared to make financial decisions. Develop a detailed budget that will help you spend less and save more. Go shopping for bargains. Do not let anyone push your psychological buttons.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will have a strong need for companionship, sharing and feedback, but should try to steer clear of difficult people.

On a positive note, single Leos could meet the person of their dreams.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Start thinking about Spring domestic projects and put home improvement plans into place. Participate in activities (bowling, curling, skiing) where you will meet new people. Take precautions to avoid the flu.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Review your relationship with your children and enjoy fun activities with them. Take a crafters’ course, sign up for an art class or join a drama club.

Treat your special partner to a romantic dinner.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Clean out closets and reorganize your home. Get rid of clutter and create a comfortable physical space in which to retreat. Renew relationships with members of the family. Find your own spiritual niche.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a weekend jaunt or a day trip to another location. Purchase an e-reader and increase your knowledge. Volunteer for a community organization. Make sure your car is in good working order.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your powers of attraction are at an all time high and you have a unique way of expressing yourself.

Scale back spending and create a realistic budget. Pay off outstanding debts and start a new investment plan.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Happy Birthday Aquarius! Welcome new people into your circle of friends and make new networking contacts.

Cool your impatience and remain in a calm state of mind.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You could reconnect with an old friend or former love interest. Socially, you will be more withdrawn, since you will require more downtime than usual over the next four weeks. Take up Yoga or meditation.

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On Saturday, Feb. 9, two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip will appear at the Canadian Motorsports Expo Powered by Inside Track Motorsport News.

The veteran NASCAR racer, team owner, television personality, author and avid Twitter user (@ mw55) will be making his first-ever appearance at the CME, signing autographs for fans and participating in an on-stage Q&A session. The CME takes place February 8 to 10 at Toronto’s International Centre.

Waltrip has taken part in 770 Sprint Cup events during his 28 years as a NASCAR driver. Now semi-retired as a competitor, Waltrip’s current focus is on his own Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) NASCAR Sprint Cup team, which campaigns cars for Martin Truex Jr., Clint Bowyer and Mark Martin.

But on occasion, Waltrip can still be found behind the wheel of various racing vehicles, including his own. In fact, one week prior to his February 9 appearance in Toronto, he will be taking part in the legendary Rolex 24 Hour road race at Daytona International Speedway.

And the week after the CME, he will be back in Daytona in the hunt for his third career Daytona 500 victory. Waltrip recently announced he will be reunited with Crew Chief Tony Eury Jr. and Competition Director Steve Hmiel for a one-off

Michael Waltrip outing with Swan Racing, at Daytona. Waltrip, Eury Jr. and Hmiel worked together at Dale Earnhardt Inc., when Waltrip went to victory lane following the 2001 and 2003 editions of The Great American Race. Waltrip’s MWR team is closely aligned with Toyota, he’s secured an engine, for Daytona, from Toyota Racing Development (TRD).

“With the racing season less than a month away, it’s a very busy and exciting time,” said Waltrip. “MWR had its most successful season ever, in 2012, and we’re really looking forward to 2013. Add into the mix that I’ll be racing in the Rolex 24 and the Daytona 500, and I suspect I’ll

have plenty to talk about with the fans at the Canadian Motorsports Expo. I look forward to meeting as many of them as possible and signing a lot of autographs.”

Commenting on Michael Waltrip’s upcoming appearance at the Canadian Motorsports Expo, show co-promoter Rob Morton said, “In addition to being a two-time winner of the Daytona 500, Michael Waltrip is one of the most popular and recognizable personalities in all of racing. He’s involved in all aspects of the sport, which gives him a unique perspective. We’re very excited that he’s coming to the CME.” Details surrounding Michael Waltrip’s appearance on Saturday, February 9 at the CME will be announced in the coming weeks. For updates on this and other CME news, visit the web site at www.CanadianMotorsportsExpo.com.

The seventh annual Canadian Motorsports Expo Powered by Inside Track Motorsport News takes place February 8, 9 and 10, 2013 at Toronto’s International Centre, adjacent to Pearson International Airport. The show features motorsports content geared to racers and fans. For information about the show, including news, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, call 416- 962-7223, or e-mail info@ CanadianMotorsportsExpo.com. The CME’s web site is located at www.

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AT REST VAN CAMP, Ruby Jean

Peacefully, after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at her home in Blackstock, at age 82.

Ruby (nee Morrow), beloved wife of W. Richard Van Camp for 55 years.

Loved mother of Louise Carroll (Jeff), Lois McLeod (Glenn), Lawrence Van Camp (Jan), Brian Van Camp (Maggie) and Jill Davidson (Michael). Loving grandmother of Anna, Sophie, Cheryl, Beverly, Shaun, Anthony, Corey, Nate, Matthew, Kate, Jonah and Gwendolyn. Dear sister-in-law of Doreen Van Camp.

The family of Ruby Van Camp will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermottPanabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Monday, January 21st from 6 – 9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in the Blackstock United Church on Tuesday, January 22nd at 2 p.m. with Reverend Linda Saffrey officiating. Interment Cartwright Union Cemetery, Blackstock. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Camp Quin-Mo-Lac or to the Blackstock United Church Memorial Fund. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

WRISTEN, Frank Gordon

Peacefully, on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Ross Memorial Hospital, in Lindsay, at age 85. Frank Wristen, dearly loved husband of Audrey (nee Burgess).

He will be sadly missed by his children and grandchildren. The family of Frank Wristen will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Monday, January 21st from 1 – 2 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 2 p.m. followed by a Reception in the Heritage Room of the funeral home. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation “Brain Sciences Program”.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com

IN MEMORIAM ANDREWS, Edith Elizabeth In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who left this earth January 26, 1983.

It has been 30 years Since we heard your voice Saw your smile Felt your embrace We love you and miss you still We were so blessed to have a Mother such as you Lovingly remembered by son Charles, Lorraine, Colleen, Tracie, Steve and boys

In memory of my dear Dad Murray Wilson who passed away January 21, 2005

DAWSON MONUMENTS WE COME TO YOU!

Dear Dad: I think of you today Like I think of you everyday You would be so proud

DESAUTELS – In loving memory of a very dear sister, Marlene Desautels who passed away 15 years ago on January 21, 1998.

Still loved and still missed every day.

So Many things have happened Since you were called away So many things we could have shared Had you been here to stay To hear your voice and see your smile To sit with you and talk awhile To be together in the same old way Would be our greatest wish today Always in our thoughts Joan, Phyllis, Jack, Nancy, Linda and families

CARD OF THANKS The Family of the late Isobel Dowson wish to express their heartfelt thanks to their family and friends for their support during this difficult time. Many thanks for your kind words, sympathy cards, floral arrangements and memorial donations. Special thanks to Dr. Ecob, Dr. Mercer, to all the wonderful nurses of the Palliative Care Unit at Ross Memorial Hospital and Port Perry Hospital. A special thanks to Michelle Hofman for giving a lovely service in memory of our Mother and to all the staff of Wagg’s Funeral Home.

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Schools offering French Immersion across Durham District School Board will host information sessions on the program on Wednesday, February 6, at 7 p.m.

The program is offered beginning in Grade 1, at no additional charge to parents, to non-Francophone students. The program is aimed at enabling students to become proficient in the French language as well as in English. It is open to students whose parents/ guardians do not have a French background, but who would like their children to become fluent in French. Although the curriculum is the same as the English language program, the language of instruction is French.

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Effective September 2013, French Immersion will be offered at 15 elementary schools and six secondary schools across the District.

Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion will be accepted any time after the February 6 open house, and will be available after the meeting at schools offering the program.

For a complete list of schools offering the program and further information on French Immersion and the information sessions, please visit the DDSB web site at www.durham.edu.on.ca. Click the Programs link on the left hand side, then select French Immersion from the drop-down menu.

Anyone unable to attend the February meetings may attend another information session at the DDSB Education Centre, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby, on Thursday, April 25, from 7 to 9 p.m.

New programs offered at Sustain Ability Durham Region residents will have new opportunities to get involved in their community with new environmental programming that will be available, thanks to funding received from Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Durham Sustain Ability (DSA) received funding for three years as the lead applicant, in partnership with Durham Land Stewardship Council, to deliver environmental education and urban agriculture programs. Local residents, particularly youth, will be empowered to take a more sustainable approach to their daily lifestyles.

“This grant is an investment in the Region of Durham’s environmental future” said Carlie McDonald, Sustainable Commu-

nities Program Manager for Durham Sustain Ability. “We will be able to expand the reach of our environmental programs, with a huge focus on getting Durham’s youth involved in deciding what those programs will look like.”

DSA is an environmental notfor-profit and social enterprise that supports individuals, organizations and communities on the path to a sustainable future.

Building on the success of the Blue Box, DSA staff, advisors and volunteers have focused on practical, positive solutions for over 30 years.

DSA provides integrated sustainability programs and advisory, training and facilitation services through three key programs; Sustainable Business,

Sustainable Municipalities, and Sustainable Communities. This new funding will contribute to the Sustainable Communities tier of programming.

For more information about DSA, or to get involved, please contact Carlie McDonald, carlie@sustain-ability.ca or visit www. sustain-ability.ca.

A leading grant-maker in Canada, the OTF strengthens the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives. An agency of the Government of Ontario, OTF builds healthy and vibrant communities.

For more information about the Ontario Trillium Foundation, visit www.otf.ca.

Veridian bill goes on-line this month Veridian Connections Inc. (Veridian) has recently added its electricity bill to epost, Canada Post’s digital mailbox. Veridian joins the more than 100 national and local businesses and government organizations in the country that send bills and statements ranging from hydro, property tax, telecommunications, credit cards and more through epost.

Customers served by the electric utility will now be able to search for their electricity bills through their epost account.

“Now with more local mailers in Ontario along with the range of national ones, epost becomes more convenient and valuable to the household manager because they can organize, store and pay the majority of their bills from one place with one sign in online,” says Kerry Munro, Group President, Digital Delivery Network at Canada Post. “And for anyone who already banks online, having your bills in epost makes it easier to pay and avoid any potential late fees.”

Forty two per cent of Ontarians have registered

epost digital mailboxes. epost offers one place with one login and password to view and manage household bills or statements. It also links directly to the major banks enabling seamless online banking for payment. Unlike e-mail that can have privacy concerns, epost offers a high level of security that keeps personal and sensitive information safe.

“Veridian is committed to adopting technologies that provide added convenience for our customers,” explains Rob Scarffe, Vice President, Customer Service and Information Technology at Veridian. “With no paper bills to open or file, we’re giving customers another easy-to-use platform to manage their bills in a more environmentally friendly manner that’s safe and secure.” epost is the largest bill consolidation solution in Canada. With more than 8 million Canadians having registered with epost, and more than 250 bills and statements available, epost has a robust, safe and secure foundation that allows Canada Post to continue enhancing the scope of services available.

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Back by popular demand and a welcome respite from the winter doldrums, the Port Perry Winter Antique and Nostalgia Show returns for its 16th year.

Antiques and nostalgic treasures will be featured with over 28 dealers from around the province taking part in the two-day event.

There promises to be something for everyone - jewelry, sterling silver, furniture, postcards and paper, books, toys, china, glass, furniture restoration and more. Show convenor Marilyn Pearce is pleased to welcome back most of the vendors from last year with a couple of new additions - Relics Antiques from Tweed, and Meadow Creek Barns from Hastings. The show promises to be a mixture of antiques, nostalgic items and just really neat stuff for all ages and is

being held in response to the vendors wanting to kick off their antique show year in Port Perry.

This year as well, Rogers TV has joined as our media sponsor and you can watch us as we chat about the show on Eye of Durham.

The Show will run on Saturday, February 2, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, February 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre, 1655 Reach St. (beside the arena).

The admission is $4 and is good for both days. Light lunch is available. All proceeds from the show will be used by the Lake Scugog Historical Society for community projects.

For additional information, contact Ric or Marilyn Pearce at 905-9859250 or e-mail at info@ silvercreekantiques.com.

Flower girl Eliza Doolittle (Luise McTaggert) gets a lecture from Prof. Henry Higgins (Kevin Fleetwood) during a recent performance of OnStage Uxbridge’s My Fair Lady at the Uxbridge Music Hall.

The show wraps up this weekend with a handful of performances - see www.onstageuxbridge.com for times and ticket information. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

Lions’ music fest set to roar The Sunderland Lions Club will host its 56th annual Music Festival next month, although it will be slightly scaled back as a result of the ongoing labour situation between the provincial teachers’ unions and the Government of Ontario.

The festival, which features young musicians from across north Durham Re-

gion, will begin on Sunday, February 10 and potentially run through to February 22.

Along with one string session, the first week is chock full of piano classes ranging from beginner to ARCT. Week two has been scaled back to three days of vocal and instrumental solo and duet performances. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of

that week have been set aside for school choirs, rhythm bands and recorder groups that may be able to attend.

The elementary/secondary concert and stage band program has been cancelled for this year. However, our two community band entries will perform at Sunderland Public School on Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. All other sessions will be held at either the Sunderland Town Hall or Sunderland United Church.

The popular church and community choir classes and the ‘Bridge the Generation Gap’ class, featuring multi-generation family entries, will be held on Sunday, February 17 at 6 p.m. Once again, lunches will be served daily in the United Church.

Festival programs are available on-line at www.sunderlandlionsmusicfestival.com or can be purchased at the following locations: Shoppers Drug Mart in Port Perry and Uxbridge, Guardian Drugs, Flindalls and Home Hardware in Sunderland, and the Jennifer Neveu-Cook Studio in Uxbridge. Copies of the program are available for viewing at all public libraries in Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge townships.

Please contact Dale St. John at 705-357-3405 for further information.

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From the fridge to the gallery

BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: Students of one local school are making an impression on both teachers and peers, with the recent installation of a new student art gallery.

The Studio 494 student art gallery opened recently at Port Perry’s RH Cornish Public School, offering a new showcase for student art from all grades at the school. Making use of recycled and reclaimed picture frames, each with metal ‘canvas’ to allow teachers to easily hang and remove their students’ art with magnets, the in-school gallery now lines one of the build-

ing’s halls, where everything from Kindergarten crayon drawings to plaster masks crafted by older students will be displayed.

Inspirational quotes from famous artists and creators in many mediums line the gallery wall.

Kristal Davis, of the RH Cornish PS School Community Council, said that the project is all about encouraging and nurturing “the artist in every student.

“We talked about finding a permanent display space for student art,” said Ms. Davis, “and we thought that a gallery, where every class had a frame to inter-

change student art, was the best plan.”

Ms. Davis explained that the frames were collected over the summer, between donations from the school community and shopping in second-hand stores.

While she was unaware of other schools with gallery space for student art, Ms. Davis said that she hopes to see the idea catch on.

“The kids are really excited about it,” she said, adding that all the work is created in class. “It’s wonderful for them to see their work, along with that of their classmates, hanging up in the school.”

Big Bros. ‘shout out’ for 100th Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Canada kicked off the celebration of their 100th anniversary on January 15 with the launch of their ‘The Big Shout Out’ campaign.

‘The Big Shout Out’ campaign encourages people of all ages to acknowledge someone who made a difference in their life, and gave them an extra push or support. This is what it means to be a big brother or big sister. BBBS of North Durham hopes this campaign will encourage others to become mentors as they think about what it meant to them to be a mentored.

Rebecca Kerrivan, Public Relations stu-

dent at BBBS North Durham recognizes a former teacher, “Mrs. Hunter gave me the confidence boost I needed as I entered high school,” said Ms. Kerrivan.

All of the staff at BBBS North Durham will be shouting out to their mentors, and encourage people of all ages to do the same and visit www.thebigshoutout.ca. Say thank you by giving a shout out to your mentor.

Text “BIG” to 45678 to make a $10 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. One short text makes one big difference. To make an on-line donation to BBBS of North Durham please vising www.canadahelps.org.

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RH Cornish third grade student Zach Empringham hangs his latest creation ‘Mouchillon’ in the school’s new ‘Studio 494’ student art gallery, while Abbie Empringham and Davis Winger look on.

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