The Standard Newspaper Dec 25th, 2014

Vol. 10 No. 52

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014

JANUARY Changes proposed for Uxbridge Music Hall A change is in the air at the Uxbridge Music Hall, as the hall’s board recently requested relaxed policies in the hopes of attracting more shows to the historic performing arts centre.

Included in the proposed changes were: relaxed security measures at shows and changes to booking policies.

Scugog councillors engage in sidewalk talks Residents of Scugog Township can look forward to having many more of their sidewalks repaired and replaced during the next four years, at a possible cost in excess of $283,000. In order to combat rising insurance costs, the

township has also decided to remove some heavily damaged sections of sidewalk from seven streets.

Councillor recently saw to a report from the Public Works and Parks Department regarding the inspection of sidewalks around the township. This inspection, the first of its kind in five years, aims to bring Scugog up to Provincial Minimum Safety Standards, which it has fallen short of recently. This project will consume the majority of the $100,000 2014 sidewalk maintenance budget, and the budgets of years to come.

USS Tigers bring hope through hockey to Weagamow First Nation The 10-person team that left Uxbridge to head to Weagamow in Northern Ontario - 1,750 kilometres north of Uxbridge - to spread hope through hockey returned

Prices in effect Friday, December 26th to Thursday, December 31st 2014

home safely after a trip over the holiday season.

The objective of the trip, which involved a number of past and present Uxbridge SS hockey players was to bring hope to this remote First Nations community that has suffered deeply from poverty, addiction and suicide.

Weagamow, Oji-Cree for Round Lake (also known as North Caribou Lake First Nation), has about 750 residents (and 900 total in their band) and is part of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation comprising some 45 communities. Their treaty area makes up about one-third of the province of Ontario. The team took equipment generously donated by the Uxbridge community to outfit some 45 aspiring hockey players, with the idea of hosting daily hockey clinics ending with a community tournament at the newly built arena in the community.

Happy New Year

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Holiday Hours

Regular Hours

December 26th, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

December 31st, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

January 1st Closed

Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Mayor, Council & Staff of the Township of Scugog MEETINGS/PROCLAMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Council Meetings January 12th, 2015 Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

January 26th, 2015

Council Meeting at 10:00 a.m.

Please note the meetings noted above are open to the public and will be held at 181 Perry St., Port Perry unless noted differently.

2015 Council Meeting Schedule

The Township of Scugog 2015 Council meeting schedule was approved at the December 8th Council meeting and is available online at www.scugog.ca.

PUBLIC NOTICES Public Notice – Parking Reminders

Winter is here and the Township of Scugog Municipal Law Enforcement Office would like to remind you that: • Between December 1st and April 1st no parking is permitted on any street in the Township between 2:00 am and 6:00 am; • Vehicles are subject to ticketing and towing should they be found interfering with snow plowing operations. Please do not park on the streets as it makes plowing operations difficult and ineffective; • There is no parking for longer than 3 hours on any street throughout the year, unless otherwise posted.

2015 Burn Permit

Will be sold beginning December 15, 2014 at Fire Administration, 30 Crandell Street, Port Perry, during office hours. Burn permits cost $25.00. For more information regarding burning within the Township of Scugog, please visit www.scugog.ca.

No Burning

The Township of Scugog Fire Department is requesting that no burning take place December 24th, 25th, 26th, or 31st. Thank you for your cooperation.

Municipal Parking Lot #2 - Joe Fowler ParkWinter Closure Please be advised that the Township of Scugog will be closing Municipal Parking Lot #2 at the Joe Fowler Park for the 2014-2015

PUBLIC NOTICES winter season, beginning on November 15, 2014. The parking lot will be scheduled to re-open on April 15, weather depending.

There will be no winter maintenance provided, including plowing and sanding, at parking lot #2 due to the low volume of usage during the winter season at the Joe Fowler Park. Closing the parking lot during the winter saves staff, vehicle and material costs which can be better served at higher used parking lots.

If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at works@scugog.ca

Bridge Reopened – River Street (Seagrave)

Please be advised the bridge located on River Street in Seagrave is now open following the completion of bridge repairs. Please also note that the bridge still has a maximum weight limit of 5 tonnes. For more information please contact the Township of Scugog Public Works Department at 905-985-7346 ext. 112 or email works@scugog.ca.

Bridge Closure – Scugog Line 8 Important Notice

Scugog Line 8 from Highway 7/12 to Old Simcoe Road will be closed for bridge repair until further notice. For information please contact the Township of Scugog Public Works Department at 905-985-7346 x112 or e-mail works@scugog.ca.

Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers

Do you know a youth between the ages of 15 and 24 that you would like to nominate for the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers?

This award recognizes Ontario’s youth for their actions and dedication to improve the quality of life in their community and beyond.

Details and nominations are available on the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration at www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards or call 1-877-832-8622. Deadline for nominations is January 15th, 2015.

2015 Volunteer Service Awards

Recognizing volunteers for their continuous years of service to a single community organization. Details and nomination forms are available on the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration website at www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards or call

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1-877-832-8622. Deadline for nominations is January 25th, 2015.

Blackstock and Scugog Arenas will be closed on the statutory holidays. The schedule follows: Arenas will close at 12:00 p.m. on December 24, and will be closed on December 25th and December 26th. The Arenas will close at 12:00 p.m. on December 31st, and will be closed on January 1st. Please check www.scugog.ca for a full listing of daytime programs during the Christmas Break.

Township of Scugog Municipal Office Holiday Schedule

The Municipal Office (181 Perry St., Port Perry) will be open until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24th and will then close for the Holiday Season re-opening at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 2nd.

Please note that the Region of Durham Health Department will be open on December 29th, 30th and until 12 pm on December 31st.

Access to Health Department will be via the public entrance located at the back of the building (east side).

Payments may be dropped off using the mailslot in the front door of the Municipal Office when the office is closed.

Trapping Season

A reminder to residents that animal trapping season has begun. The season is expected to end around mid-April, 2015. We encourage you to keep your pets restrained during this period, in keeping with the Township of Scugog’s Animal Control By-law.

For more information on the Township’s Animal Trapping Policy, please contact the Municipality.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 2015 Recreation Programs – Employment Opportunities

The Community Services Department has several employment opportunities for the 2015 Recreational Programs. To view job postings visit www.scugog.ca (Employment Opportunities).

• 2015 Aquatic Supervisor – posting closes January 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

• 2015 Summer Camp Supervisor - posting closes January 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

• 2015 Summer Camp Counsellor - posting closes January 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

• Lifeguard - posting closes January 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

• Part Time Lifeguard - posting closes January 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

Submit your cover letter and resume indicating the position you are applying for to skelly@scugog.ca or drop it off at Scugog Community Recreation Centre (1655 Reach St., Port Perry).

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It’s the law in Ontario to install carbon monoxide alarms in all homes with a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage.

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Check your chimney regularly for signs of damage or corrosion.

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NOTE: We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The Township of Scugog is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

RECREATION Holiday Schedule at the Blackstock & Scugog Arenas During the 2014 / 2015 Holiday season the

Public Skating – Christmas Break Schedule

Scugog Arena Public Skating Schedule December 30th & January 2nd – 9:00 to 9:50 a.m.

Blackstock Arena Public Skating Schedule December 29th, 30th & January 2nd – 1:00 to 2:50 p.m.

For additional information regarding public programs at the Blackstock & Scugog Arenas visit www.scugog.ca or contact 905-985-8698.

Registration Open for Winter programs

There is space still available in our Children’s Recreation Programs including: wee wigglers, ballet, kindergym, gymnastics, dance, karate, power skating, basketball and dodgeball, as well as adult volleyball and strength training. All sessions start in January 2015. Please contact recreation@scugog.ca or call 905-985-8698 x 101 to register or for more information.

EVENTS 2015 New Year’s Levee & Honour Roll Presentations – January 11th Please join our Mayor & Members of Council on Sunday, January 11th at the Scugog Community & Recreation Centre (1655 Reach St., Port Perry) for an afternoon of complimentary skating (12:30 to 2:00 p.m.) and refreshments followed by presentations to the Annual Honour Roll in the Community Hall. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the New Year celebration.

Municipal Offices 181 Perry Street, PO Box 780 Port Perry, ON, L9L 1A7 Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Phone: 905-985-7346 / Fax: 905-985-9914 After Hours Township Road Issues: 905-434-2173 Email: mail@scugog.ca Website: www.scugog.ca

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Port Perry Post Office plans centennial celebration Since its opening in 1914, Port Perry’s Post Office has stood as a landmark on the south side of Queen St. for onehundred years this month, and a celebration is in order.

The Post Office building we know today was planned in 1909, to replace a system of letter carriers between the many smaller post offices based in Reach, Greenbank, Prince Albert, Scugog Island, Manchester and Epsom.

Port Perry native murdered in Hamilton A dispute over an air conditioner earlier this month resulted in the murder of a Port Perry native who was living in Hamilton. Margaret Steer was fatally stabbed after an altercation in a public housing high-rise on Saturday, Jan. 4.

Police said that Ms. Steer and another resident of the building, 43-year-old Hamilton native Karen Flynn, were also involved in the scuffle. During the scuffle, police believe that Flynn hit one of the men with a baseball bat before grabbing a knife and allegedly stabbing Steer.

Steer and her boyfriend are believed to have gone to the accused’s apartment in an attempt to retrieve an air conditioner that had been loaned to Flynn, and she had previously refused to return.

Uxbridge taxes set to rise by 5.5 per cent An increase of 5.5 per cent on the municipal portion of Uxbridge residents’ property taxes is on the way after councillors gave their approval to the 2014 municipal budget at their meeting on the morning of Monday, Jan. 20.

According to Finance Committee Chair and Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy, the increase represents a rise of approximately $58.80 a year on a home in Uxbridge assessed at $400,000. The tax increase covers an additional 4.5 per cent in the operating/capital budget as well as a one per cent increase for the township’s recently-created Asset Preservation Reserve, which is aimed at maintaining township infrastructure.

Uxbridge approves new Special Events By-Law After more than a year of debates, councillors finally signed off on the township’s new special events bylaw at their meeting on the morning of Monday, Jan. 20.

With major events at Elgin Park such as the Fall Fair, Art in the Park, RibFest and Highland Games exempt from the new bylaw, the goal is to better regulate one-off special events taking place around the municipality.

Greenbank profits benefit several projects

Johnny Winter played one of his last performances at Uxbridge Secondary School, on March 21 - after the Uxbridge Music Hall was deemed unfit. Winter passed away on July 16 in Switzerland.

The income collected from Greenbank Airport’s fill site has been allocated to a variety of projects by Scugog council. At council chambers on Jan. 27, Township staff reported that fill site revenues equal $268,764, with an additional $210,000 estimated from future income, for a

total of $478,764, less expenses.

The influx of additional revenue from the fill project at Greenbank Airport led to several additions to the 2014 municipal budget, including $75,000 to the replacement of Port Perry’s streetlights with more efficient LED bulbs, $50,000 for sidewalk repairs, $100,00 for the pre-engineering of Crandell St. repairs, and a $37,500 donation to the Port Perry Hospital Fund. An additional $100,000 will be set aside as an environmental and legal reserve, leaving an estimated total of $116,264 in the fill revenue account.

FEBRUARY Mount Albert Fire Hall burns down The township’s fire department will be extending its coverage area temporarily following a fire at the Mount Albert fire hall on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 2.

Uxbridge Fire Chief Scott Richardson addressed the situation at council’s meeting on the morning of Monday, Feb. 2, and discussed changes in services in parts of the municipality covered by the neighbouring department in Mount Albert. The fire, which began at approximately 8:15 a.m., left the station completely destroyed, resulting in the loss of several vehicles and all equipment on-site.

No injuries were reported in the blaze, which was brought under control at around 1 p.m.

National award for local principal R.H. Cornish PS Principal Andrea McAuley is one of 40 educators from across the country to receive The Learning Partnership’s Canada’s Outstanding Principal award.

Her nomination included a snapshot of the many partnerships McAuley has established and guided to allow for connection to families and the broader community, as well as to help increase student achievement. Among these, was her involvement in early learning initiatives, including leadership roles in the ‘Welcome to Kindergarten’ program and establishment of an early years Parent and Family Best Start Literacy Hub at R. H. Cornish.

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SNOW DAY, DOG DAY: A violent snow storm didn’t bother these dogs, or their musher; at the tenth annual Cannington Dog Sled Races on Jan. 26.

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MARCH Murder in Quaker Village Durham police are continuing with their hunt for the killer of 26-year-old Uxbridge resident Richard Morrison, who was found dead in his Galloway Cres. home early Friday morning.

According to police, Mr. Morrison’s body was discovered by another resident of the Galloway Cres. home at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28 with what police are describing as “obvious signs of trauma.”

Police were present at the home through the weekend before police tape surrounding the residence was removed in the early afternoon on Monday, March 3.

After the crime scene was cleared, police and forensic investigators moved across Uxbridge to the corner of Marion Dr. and Bell St., where a home was cordoned off by a yellow crime scene barrier. Two cruisers remained at the residence in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 4, although police could not confirmed whether this scene is connected to the slaying.

Causeway chaos after 32-car pileup In a scene unlike anything that had occurred before, traffic was snarled in Port Perry on Thursday, Feb. 27 as a 32-car pileup closed the causeway for several hours.

Scugog’s Deputy Fire Chief Rob Gonnermann told The Standard that while collisions on the causeway are not unusual, the magnitude of Thursday’s scene was something new to local fire crews.

“I haven’t seen anything quite that bad,” said Deputy Chief Gonnermann. “Basically, there were 42 vehicles on the causeway at the time, with 32 directly involved with the incident.”

Although no serious injuries were reported, some motorists were taken to hospital following the collision.

Accused Skinner killer denied bail One of the men accused in the 2009 murder of Uxbridge native and Port Perry HS graduate Christopher Skinner was denied bail. More than four years after Skinner’s death in 2009, Agustin Alexander Caruso was arrested in November 2013 and charged with second-degree murder.

Police allege that the four men who were in the SUV got out and knocked Skinner to the ground on the night of Oct. 18,2009, punching and kicking him after it’s believed he accidentally touched a passing SUV attempting to hail a cab.

Police say that following the beating, the men then got back into the car and the driver ran over Skinner, killing him. Caruso, who was 19-years-old at the time, was allegedly the driver.

MPP John O’Toole to retire After serving as MPP of Durham Riding since 1995, John O’Toole will not be seeking re-election as the veteran MPP announced that he plans to retire from office prior the next provincial election.

“I plan to remain in office until the next provincial election, which could come as early as May or June of this year, but, will most likely will be in March of 2015,” Mr. O’Toole told The Standard.

Thursday, December 25, 2014 • 5 Over the course of his career representing Durham residents at Queen’s Park, Mr. O’Toole said some of the highlights of his tenure in office are the roles he played in opening the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), development of the Durham Regional Cancer Centre and environmental initiatives, including adopting legislation to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine.

Pet Calendar marks 10 years of support for Animal Shelter Port Perry’s Kathy Dudley presented Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter employees with a cheque for $8,500 from this year’s edition of the calendar. Over the past 10 years, the calendar has raised $85,000 for the shelter.

“I never thought that almost 10 years later I’d still be going,” Kathy told The Standard. “(Animal Shelter Manager) Vicki (McWhirter) kept saying there’s too many zeroes when I would come in with the proceeds. It’s grown beyond anything I originally envisioned and it’s been mailed all over the world, from California to England.”

Trailspin tops ‘Win This Space’ After months of hard work from its numerous entries, the Uxbridge BIA awarded the top prize in its ‘Win This Space’ competition to Trailspin Outdoor Sports on Thursday, March 6, at the Uxbridge Music Hall.

The contest The contest to find Uxbridge’s newest entrepreneur received 55 entries over 55 days, and was whittled down the entries to the Top Five, who were featured in video presentations before a large crowd gathered at the Uxbridge Music Hall for the live finale.

There was stiff competition for the Grand Prize, with four other dynamic entries taking centre stage at the finale.

Rounding out the finalists in the ‘Win This Space’ competition were A.K.A A Kitchen Available, a rentable commercial kitchen spearheaded by Angela Nickle, Alexander Computer Service from Kevin Alexander, which was the 54th entry received, Sorella Weddings and Events submitted by sisters Amy and Ashley Stevenson and the Second Wedge Brewing Company, a micro brewery led by Joanne Richter and Rob Garrard.

Arrest made in Uxbridge murder Durham Regional Police charged 26year-old Uxbridge resident Cole Henderson with first degree murder in connection with the recent death of Richard Morrison at a residence in Quaker Village.

Mr. Henderson was arrested on Friday, March 7, in connection with the slaying of Mr. Morrison, who was found dead at his home on Galloway Cres., in the Quaker Village neighbourhood of Uxbridge, in the early morning hours of Feb. 28 with what police described as “obvious signs of trauma.”

The night before his arrest, Mr. Henderson was a guest at the Uxbridge BIA’s ‘Win This Space’ competition. An avid bike enthusiast, Mr. Henderson was slated to work as a bike mechanic at Trailspin Outdoor Sports, the winning entry in the competition.

Communal dwelling debate ends In response to the strong and repeated

UP IN FLAMES: Scugog Township Firefighters responded to a blazing shed behind an Alma St. residence on Monday, May 5. The fire consumed a riding lawn mower and other contents of the shed, but was quickly contained and extinguished before it spread to the adjacent home. deputations of John Lucyk, Martha Casson, Valerie Cranmer, and many other concerned Scugog residents, councillors decided to remove the definition of ‘communal dwelling’ from its new zoning by-law, at the third council meeting on March 17.

The issue of communal dwellings, raised by the recent push for affordable housing by seniors who wish to have shared-ownership of a home, saw a long and arduous debate since December of last year. The concept, which was raised by Scugog Township’s own Seniors Advisory Committee, was originally embraced by the council at-large, but ran into many bureaucratic roadblocks.

Application in for Uxbridge pot farm The matter is far from being rolled up, but a group notified the Township of Uxbridge of their plans to become a licensed producer of medical marijuana through Health Canada.

The matter was discussed by council at their meeting on the evening of Monday, March 24, after receiving a report from township planning consultant Liz Howson. Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor was quick to point out that a decision on the matter ultimately lies with the federal government, and simply because a proponent has made an application, it is by no means a guarantee that they will be granted a licence by Health Canada.

If approved by Health Canada, the operation is looking to set up shop at a 115 acre farm on Durham Rd. 30, and would be using an 8,000 square foot barn currently on the property, that would be renovated to allow for the growing of cannabis plants.

New Animal Shelter taking shape Uxbridge councillors got their first look at plans for the new Animal Shelter for

Uxbridge-Scugog recently during a presentation from Executive members Ginger Jackson and Art Matthews at their meeting on the evening of Monday, March 24.

With the floor plans for the almost 5,000 square foot building now submitted to the municipality, the New Animal Shelter Committee is now handing over the project to Uxbridge and Scugog Townships as it project moves closer to completion, which is expected in 2015 or 2016.

APRIL Scugog trail sabotage resolved A 64-year-old man has entered into a mental health diversion program after police made an arrest recently in connection with the deliberate placing of steel wire on groomed snowmobile trails in the area.

Police made a public appeal for information in January, after North Division officers responded to the area of Blue Mountain Rd. and Hwy. 12, after a snowmobiler located a bundle of steel wire on the trail that had entangled three snowmobilers. In total, six incidents were reported to police.

Scugog fine tunes solar contract The hotly debated development of the Illumination LP Solar project on Regional Rd. 19 will continue moving forward, and could net the township $225,000 in exchange for prime farm lands.

Scugog Township councillors agreed to a tentative contract with Canadian Solar Solutions Inc. (formerly known as Skypower) at a Council meeting on Monday, April 10. In an effort to avoid a compromising situation in the future, Scugog Township has created an agreement which outlines the need for monetary compensation for the township resources.

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The Standard Local youth awarded Ontario medal Uxbridge’s Joel Speers was one of seven exceptional young people from across the province honoured Wednesday, May 14, at Queen’s Park in Toronto, as recipients of The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers for 2014 presented by The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers is an honour presented annually by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario for outstanding contributions by young volunteers in the province of Ontario. Joel joins a group of only 127 people who have received this prestigious award since its inception.

Relay for Life returns to USS

Lead dancer Bernard Nelson - ‘Spirit of The Earth’ - dresses in hand-crafted regalia, at the annual Scugog Island Pow Wow, held on July 16. “Every stitch and every bead tells a story of who we are, and where we come from,” said Mr. Nelson.

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Uxbridge fostering friendship with Weagamow The Chief of a First Nations community in northern Ontario visited Uxbridge this past week to offer his thanks for the contributions of the Uxbridge community to the Hope Through Hockey program.

Upon arriving in Uxbridge on Thursday, April 3, the Chief and his family were taken on tours of Uxbridge Arena and Uxbridge Secondary School. As well, Chief Kenequanash spoke at the Uxbridge Baptist Church on Sunday, before appearing before council at their meeting on the morning of Monday, April 7.

Chief Kenequanash also noted some of the other struggles of residents in northern Ontario’s First Nations communities.

But, through his sadness, Chief Kenequanash offered hope that Weagamow and Uxbridge can continue to work together.

“We’d like to thank Uxbridge for all you have done. The door’s open in Weagamow for our two communities to come together as one. We have plans of how it’s going to work, and it’s very exciting.”

MAY Old Mill’s future under discussion The future of Port Perry’s Old Mill, a century-old fixture of the waterfront on Water St., will soon be under discussion with a market sounding exercise approved

by Scugog Towship Council.

Following an audit and evaluation of the historic structure, it was discovered that the Old Mill is structurally stable, but unfit for occupancy without a hefty price

tag of renovations.

“The cost of restoring and repurposing the Old Mill could be as much as $4 Million, and the cost of demolition [could be] $500,000,” reads a Township staff report.

Teen charged after stabbing at library A teenager was arrested after stabbing his caregiver at the Scugog Memorial Library, on Monday, May 5.

A 16-year-old male was arguing with his 60-year-old caregiver in the library.

When the argument turned physical, the teen pulled a knife and stabbed the older male in the chest, causing minor injuries.

The teenager then fled the library on foot, where he was confronted by responding officers. On two occasions, the teen refused to drop the knife when ordered to by officers. After running away again, he dropped the knife and officers were able to arrest him without incident. The victim sought medical attention on his own.

A 16-year-old male from City of Kawartha Lakes, is charged with: Aggravated Assault; Possession of Weapons Dangerous; Carry a Concealed Weapon; two counts of Assault Police (Weapon); and Fail to Comply with an Undertaking.

National Day of Honour celebrated in North Durham Ceremonies take place at the Cenotaph in Port Perry, as well as in Uxbridge, as communities across the country mark National Day of Honour on Friday, May 9, marking the end of Canada’s military mission to Afghanistan and pay tribute to the brave men and women of our armed forces who have served overseas.

More than 300 students took part in Uxbridge Secondary School’s fourth annual Relay for Life on Friday, May 23, to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Uxbridge honours armed forces Uxbridge hosted a successful Thanks Our Troops event on Saturday, May 31, with Musicians, motorcyclists, police officers, Scouts and residents of all ages turned out to show their support for Canadian Forces personnel - with a parade winding through town, ending with a patriotic bash in Elgin Park.

JUNE Scugog opens the door to housing with new Pollution Control Plant Sections of Port Perry’s urban area are being eyed as potential targets for intensification and increased living-density, according to the Township’s Secondary Plan draft. Due to the increased sewage and service capacity brought by the scheduled expansion of the Nonquon Treatment Plant on Scugog Line 8 - as many as 850 to 1,000 new housing units (living space for one family) could be in the cards for Scugog.

Scugog’s Director of Community Services, Don Gordon, explained to The Standard that the primary intensification zones lay mostly along Simcoe St. intersections - Including (but not limited to) Reach St., Hwy 7A, King St. on both sides of Simcoe St., and some subdivision development in the Prince Albert area.

Uxbridge parkette stays put Local residents rejoiced on Monday, June 2, as councillors voted to keep the King St. parkette intact following a strong grassroots initiative.

In October of last year, the township began exploring options to possibly re-zone

the King St. parkette, and turn the parcel of land into a residential lot.

However, following vocal opposition to the plan from area residents at a public meeting in February, councillors unanimously endorsed a recommendation from township planning consultant Liz Howson to refuse the proposed zoning by-law amendment.

Granville Anderson elected MPP The provincial election brought about a new era in the Durham Riding, as Granville Anderson became the first Liberal candidate elected to serve the riding in more than 40 years.

Anderson, a professional mediator and former seperate school board trustee won a slim victory over Conservative challenger Mike Patrick in the election on Thursday, June 12, winning by a margin of just over 1,200 votes as the Kathleen Wynne-led Liberals won a majority government in Ontario.

With 19,816 votes, Anderson prevailed with 36.40 per cent of the ballots over Patrick, who accumulated 18,580 votes or 34.13 per cent of ballots cast. NDP candidate Derek Spence finished in third place with 13,094 votes or 24.05 per cent. Green Party candidate Halyna Zalucky finished a distant fourth with 2,326 votes (4.27 per cent) and Libertarian Connor Toye rounded out the ballot in fifth place, with 620 votes (1.14 per cent).

Road rage leads to several charges A Udora man was arrested after he drove dangerously through traffic, assaulted a motorist, then assaulted the responding police officer, deploying a hammer as well as a recycling bin as weapons.

According to police, on Wednesday, June 11, witnesses spotted a northbound Honda on Conc. 7 in Uxbridge Township, swerving in front of oncoming traffic at high speed.

Police add that the car stopped near Foster Dr. and the suspect, now out of his car, confronted other motorists. The suspect drove away, but pulled over again near Ravenshoe Rd., where he reached into the cab of a dump truck, assaulted the driver and damaged his radio. The suspect stepped away and threw a hammer at the driver, striking him on the arm. A nearby homeowner came out to assist and the suspect swung a recycling bin at him, striking him on the side of the head.

Daniel Geiger, age 53 of Ravenshoe Rd. in Udora, is facing several charges as a result of the melee including two counts of Assault with a Weapon; Assault; Assault a Peace Officer; Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle; and Mischief Under $5,000. He was held for a bail hearing.

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Thursday, December 25, 2014 • 7 Mill St. development questioned

Mantle stepping away from politics

Uxbridge council chambers were overflowing on the evening of Monday, June 23, as the community gathered en masse to hear plans for a development on one of the township’s most notable heritage properties, located at 62 Mill St. The public meeting was held to deal with a proposed zoning amendment that would allow for a 39-unit condominium townhouse development on the property containing the heritage home built by Isaac Gould in 1866, believed to be both the first brick building in the township as well as the first home with electricity. Under the proposal, the home would be relocated on the property.

Under the current plans, the development would be serviced by a new road built off of the existing entrance to Mill St., with a gated emergency access built at the south end of the property near the gravel cul-de-sac on Water St.

Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle announced at council’s meeting on the evening of Monday, June 23, that he will not be seeking re-election, citing family and work commitments as the reasons behind his departure from the council bench.

“It is with a heavy heart and a bit of sadness that I announce that I will not be seeking re-election,” an emotional Councillor Mantle explained.

Just 21-years-old when he was elected in 2010, Councillor Mantle was the youngest municipal councillor in the GTA. As Chair of Uxbridge’s Sustainability, Watershed and Conservation Committee, Mantle oversaw many positive environmental improvements within the township, such as leading the switch to electronic agendas for council meetings and numerous tree plantings throughout the municipality.

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Chinese Consulate-General tours Scugog Township Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier invited Toronto’s Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Fang Li, to tour Scugog’s historic downtown, waterfront and current developments on Monday, June 9.

Mayor Mercier and Mr. Li have been communicating and fostering relations for some time, and were given an excellent tour of local farms and housing sites.

Regional event postponed by strike Due to ongoing labour issues with CUPE Local 1764, the The Regional Municipality of Durham’s 40th Anniversary celebration scheduled for Thursday, June 26 was postponed. It was eventually held at Regional Headquarters in Whitby in September.

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

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SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, December 28 10 a.m. Morning Service Rev. Michelle Hofman

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

BLACKSTOCK and NESTLETON UNITED CHURCHES Rev. Jennifer Uhryniw 905-986-4235

Blackstock United Church 3483 Church Street – 9:45 a.m.

Nestleton United Church

3991 Proutt Road – 11:15 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, December 28 Service at 10 a.m.

Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

B-188 Mary St. Port Perry 905-985-1130 • 1-800-253-0181 www.northdurhamcounsellors.com

Sunday December 28, 2014 14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry Phone: (905) 982-2064 newsongadmin@powergate.ca www.newsongportperry.ca Sunday December 28, 10 a.m.

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UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com Sunday, December 28 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

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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

Sunday, December 28 10:00 am Eucharist

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HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

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Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net After School Programs Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday “HEARTBEAT” - 4pm - 7pm Tuesday - Youth Meeting 7:30pm Friday - 7:00 p.m. Revival Service Come expecting to have a God encounter Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES

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

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Port Perry High School

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Kandis Thompson, Principal of Port Perry High School, has recommended the following students for an Ontario Scholarship. The recommendation is based upon the successful completion of six grade twelve credits with an average of at least 80%.

Students designated as an Ontario Scholar received an Ontario Scholar Diploma at Commencement which was held on October 9, 2014 at Port Perry High School.

Aggett, Benjamin

Allen, Mackenzie

Atkinson, Caitlyn

Bailey, Sarah

Beenen, Jeffery

Braun, Jaime

Bursey, Emily

Callan, Rachel

Collins, Hailey

Condie, Matthew

Constable, Shirley

Davies, Sarah

Demel, Karl

Dressel, Scott

Elik, Brittany

Evans, Amanda

Griffen, Brandon

Hamm, Lorna

Harris, Alycia

Harris, Emma

Hick, Wells

Honey, Samantha

Hopmans, Liam

Lamb, Jacob

Linton, Isaac

MacTavish, Meghan

Marion, Caitlyn

McTague, Erin

Middleton, Jessica

Rizzuto, Paul

Roznicki, Zachary

Schaefer, Alivia

Scollard, Luke

Scott, Hannah

Smith, Victoria

Van Belle, Travis

Van Zeumeren, Zak

Vavassori, Braeden

Weatherall, Julie

Werry, Madison

Vendrig, Kyla

Carroll, Owen

Cartier, Matthew

Chambers, Isola

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Garriock, Josianne Gehring, Benjamin

Gibson, Danielle

Greenspoon, Golda

Gavin, Hossack

Huggins, Bronwyn

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Kennedy, Abram

Lafraugh, Colten

O’Grady, Michelle

O’Halloran, Layne

O’Toole, Victoria

Payne, Sydney

Rahm, Michelle

Reeves, Shawn

Snider-McGrath, Benjamin

Squire, Peter

Stamp, Brayden

Stube, Ashley

Suggitt, Braeden

Thornington, Danielle

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JULY Scugog CAO says goodbye Beverly Hendry, the Township’s CAO since January of 2006, will be leaving her post with the municipality on July 11, and embarking on a new position with the City of Oshawa on August 5.

As Commissioner of Corporate Services, Ms. Hendry’s new role will offer a menu of similar jobs to her current place in Scugog, as well new challenges and the oversight of

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past spring. The balcony was closed in March, after it was found that it was pulling away from the wall in some places.

Extensive repairs for Music Hall

Second year for Uxbridge Music and Arts Festival

Council passed a motion that will see the Uxbridge Music Hall move forward with more than $140,000 in repairs over the summer.

The bulk of the repairs at the 113-yearold performing arts centre will focus on the second floor balcony that has been closed since structural issues arose this

The Lloydstown Guard perform a military re-enactment circa 1847 for the crowd at the 43rd annual Heritage Days celebration, held on Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Uxbridge Historical Centre.

Crowds of music and art lovers flocked to Uxbridge’s Elgin Park on Saturday, July 12, in support of the second edition of the Uxbridge Music and Arts Festival. Live art demonstrations, a painting wall and more than a dozen bands were featured.

Councillors finally pull the trigger on firearms by-law After more than a year of debate on the subject, the new firearms by-law was passed by Uxbridge councillors this week with a vote of 6-1.

The matter, which had consumed a great deal of council’s attention over the past year, sought to alter the hours of operation at Uxbridge Shooting Sports, located on Conc. 4, as well as limit the amount of noise coming from the property.

Councillors thought that the club will be able to meet the goal of 60 decibels emanating from the site by the deadline of Aug. 31 of next year. Another sound study will be done at the site next year to ensure compliance with the by-law, paid for

by Uxbridge Shooting Sports. Township staff will review the situation next year to ensure its meeting all of the requirements of the by-law as well as reviewing any work done on sound buffering. In a recorded vote, all councillors except for Ward 4’s Jacob Mantle voted in favour of the by-law.

Suspects sought in church break-ins Police investigated a series of break-ins at churches in North Durham after receiving three reports of incidents occurring in the overnight hours.

According to Durham Regional Police, on Monday, July 14, at approximately 2 a.m., officers were called to St. Paul’s Church on Conc. 7 in Leaskdale for an alarm that had been triggered. An office window had been smashed and a guitar was stolen from the office.

Later the same morning, officers investigated a break-in at Burns Presbyterian Church on Myrtle Rd. West in Ashburn and at the Claremont Life Church on Central St. in Claremont. In both incidents, windows were smashed to gain entry and items were stolen from inside.

Grand Re-opening held at Blackstock Rec Centre During the official re-opening on Thursday, July 24, a crowd of local residents and dignitaries enjoyed a tour of the Blackstock Recreation Centre and Arena, which was given an update and some TLC in recent months - with features included to retain and showcase its 101-year-old heritage as a troop billett and armory.

New features include a new back-up generator which gives the hall capacity as an emergency shelter for over 200 people in times of flooding, fires or power outage, and a multi-purpose room which can be rented as meeting or presentation space, bringing increased revenue to the Township. As well, all doorways and washrooms in the building have been made accessible in both the arena and the main hall.

AUGUST Ocala Winery’s crop damaged in hail storm The local Ocala Winery feels bruised, but not beaten, after a freak fall hail storm stripped the fruit and grapes from their limbs and vines.

Irwin and Alissa Smith, purveyors of Ocala Winery on High Point Rd., were in shock after a 20 minute storm saw thumbsized hail stones strip the bark from their trees and cleave apples in half in the afternoon of Friday, Aug 1.

“We had just held a car rally and conducted some tours of the facility,” said Mr. Smith. “The hot, muggy day turned to clouds and started to spit rain. Once the sky turned purple - I knew we were in trouble.”

With estimated damages of over $150,000 to windows, fruit trees and the fifteen-acre vineyard, Mr. Smith is confident that, with patience and hard work, the family-owned orchard and winery can make a come-back.

Port Perry hosts provincial Town Crier competition Port Perry played host to the annual Ontario Guild of Town Crier’s Provincial Championship. Stops were made across Scugog, with the finale taking place on Sunday, Aug. 10, in front of the Post Office.

Uxbridge councillors get behind the Epic Climb Epilepsy Durham, a local support network and charity group, aims to take awareness of seizure disorders to new heights by climbing in to and out of Arizona’s Grand Canyon in October.

On Sunday, August 10, a crowd of supporters - including Uxbridge’s Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor and members of council - gathered at the head of the Countryside Reserve trail to hike in support of the Epic Climb. Mayor O’Connor was joined by Councillors Mikuse, Molloy, Mantle and Northeast on the practice hike.

Second Wedge Brewing Co. new winner of ‘Win This Space’ contest The Uxbridge BIA announced that Joanne Richter and Rob Garrard, of The Second Wedge Brewing Co. were being offered funding support towards their business start-up as the new winner of BIA’s Win This Space contest, after originally finishing in the runner-up position.

Over the past few months, the Trailspin team engaged in their business setup plans but unfortunately they were unable to fulfill the requirements stated in the competition rules and claim their funding support.

Thanks to Win This Space, Uxbridge also had two of the Top 30 entrepreneurs open their businesses in town. Raffini Design set up at 30 Brock St. W., while Community Cleaning opened their doors to fill the available space 73 Brock St. West. Several of the other Win This Space entrepreneurs are currently operating as home based businesses, while others continue to do more planning before setting up in brick and mortar locations.

The BIA also won the 2014 Ontario BIA award for Business Expansion and Retention for the contest.

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Durham seeks grant money

Local municipal leaders are optimistic that recent funding announcements from the federal and provincial governments will enable long-awaited infrastructure projects to move forward.

Durham MP Erin O’Toole and Peter Braid, the MP for Kitchener—Waterloo and Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Communities held a roundtable in Scugog where they invited municipal leaders from Brock, Clarington, Scugog and Uxbridge Townships to discuss infrastructure funding being made available by the federal government.

“I wanted to bring one of our lead people to talk about infrastructure and explain how local communities can put forth their projects. We need to make sure that there’s something in place for our smaller communities,” MP O’Toole told The Standard. “This gave everyone a chance to talk about local priorities and how to best advance them.”

SEPTEMBER UYC gets funds for food The Uxbridge Youth Centre (UYC) will be offering some food for thought this school year, with a little help from Vince’s Market and The Grocery Foundation.

The UYC, located at 34 Brock St. West in downtown Uxbridge, has been granted $10,000 in Vince’s Market gift cards by The Grocery Foundation. The funds will go towards the purchase of food for after school snacks, and to launch a very successful workshop and programming schedule.

Relay for Life cancelled North Durham’s leg of the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life - scheduled to take place in Port Perry after being held in uxbridge the past three years - has been cancelled this year, after organizers saw a decline in participation. According to Ms. Kendra Chopcian, Manager of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Durham Region Office, the decision was difficult, but necessary.

“Our planning commit-

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tee and local organizers looked over the numbers, and unfortunately had to make the call to focus our efforts elsewhere,” said Ms. Chopcian. “We are contacting everyone who registered to see if they want to transfer to a different relay, or keep their pledges until next year.”

Roger introduced as new Scugog CAO Township of Scugog is pleased to announced that Mr. Ian Roger, P. Eng. was recently appointed to the position of Chief Administration Officer.

Mr. Roger previously held the position of Director of Public Works and Parks & Deputy CAO with the Township and has been with the organization for four years.

Mr. Roger replaces the Township’s previous CAO, Ms. Bev Hendry, who had led the organization for the past nine years.

Update on new Uxbridge Fire Hall Councillors received an update on the status of a new Fire Hall for the municipality at their meeting on the morning of Monday, Sept. 15.

A report from Deputy Treasurer Donna Condon detailed the current funding status for the project.

According to Ms. Condon’s report, Uxbridge’s 2014-15 capital budget included the cost of the new Fire Hall to be $3,800,000 (excluding the cost of land).

To date, the township has collected funds totalling $1,875,518 towards the project, leaving a balance of $1,924,482. It is expected that the township will issue a debenture and/ or borrow from existing township reserves to cover the unfunded balance of the construction cost of the new Fire Hall, according to Ms. Condon.

“We’re getting closer and closer all the time. This is great news and hopefully, we’ll soon be able to get

moving on our new Fire Hall,” said Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy.

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, officers from DRPS’ North Division were called regarding a knifepoint robbery of the Coffee Time outlet on Brock St. West in downtown Uxbridge.

An employee was closing the store at approximately 9:10 p.m. when a lone male forced his way in and threatened the employee with a knife. The suspect grabbed a quantity of cash and fled the store. There were no physical injuries.

relating to medical marijuana businesses.

At their meeting on the evening of Monday, Sept.

22, councillors denied the request made by CannaCare, a business which had sought to set up a 16,000 square-foot medical marijuana growing facility on a 10-acre parcel of land on Davis Dr. This was the second such application to come before council this year after councillors supported a proposed operation on Durham Rd. 30 earlier this year. As of press time, the application for that facility is still awaiting approval from Health Canada.

Caesarea Skate Park ready to roll

Armed robbery at Uxbridge variety store

The Caesarea Skateboard Park project received a notable boost recently - and work has begun on designs, which will decide the future of Putsey Park’s newest addition.

On Friday, Sept. 19, Susie Bollon and the Caesarea Skateboard Park committee graciously accepted a donation of $15,000 from Hydro One’s Power Play program.

The project saw another push forward on Monday, Sept. 22, when Scugog Township also approved $19,868 from this year’s budget to contract a Vancouver-based skate park design firm, Spectrum Skateparks Inc., to begin working on designs and plans for the skate park.

The approximate pricetag on designing costs came in under half of the $40,000 budget originally set aside for the design stage; earlier in 2013 when proponents for the Skate Park asked Council for funding.

According to police, on Monday, Sept. 29, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers were called to the Daisy Mart convenience store on Quaker Village Dr. after a male was spotted entering the store with his hood up and pointing a handgun at the cashier. The suspect fled northbound on Quaker Village Dr., crossing the street to the east before running out of view.

Robbery at Coffee Time

Council denies pot request Councillors rejected a request for a letter of no objection to a proposed medical marijuana facility in the township and have asked municipal staff to begin work on a policy

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Uxbridge’s Haley Smith has enjoyed success on an international level during the World Cup mountain biking season this past summer. The 20-year-old student was part of Team Canada at two World Cup events later in the year – which took place in France and Norway.

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THE LARGEST LOCAL SPORTS COVERAGE IN DURHAM REGION

A look back at a thrilling 2014 on the North Durham sports scene JANUARY

At the Provincial Short Track Championships, held in March in Milton, Feasby blew past the competition, setting new provincial records in all four events she skated in, including a time of 3:07.57 in the 1,500 metre event, breaking the old record by 20 seconds. Feasby was the top 10-year-old skater at the event, beating the top times of every male and female skater participating in the meet.

Uxbridge hockey joins forces Members of Uxbridge Minor Hockey, Uxbridge Youth Hockey and North Durham Blades Girls Hockey turned out to vote on the matter at a special meeting at Uxbridge Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Close to 300 total votes were cast with Uxbridge Minor Hockey overwhelmingly voting in favour of the measure with 98 per cent approval. Meanwhile, 79 per cent of the membership of the UYHA/ NDGHA approved the measure.

MAY Humanitarian of the Year honours for Simmonds

Bruins snap Chiefs’ 20-game win streak The Uxbridge Bruins handed league-leading Lakefield their first loss since Oct. 26 over the weekend, snapping a 20-game winning streak for the Chiefs at Uxrena on Friday, Jan. 17.

Korey Brand scored twice, with Matt Allen and Tim ‘Honey Badger’ Bierema chipped in singles in a 4-3 win for the Bruins that featured outstanding play between the pipes from Uxbridge netminder Cody Northover.

FEBRUARY Chiefs sweep MoJacks from COJHL playoffs The 41st season of Port Perry MoJacks Junior ‘C’ hockey came to an end, as the Lakefield Chiefs earned a four-game sweep over the MoJacks in their COJHL semi-final playoff series after a 5-1 Chiefs win at Scugog Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23.

MARCH Impressive results for Uxbridge Swim Club at Provincials Mitchel Ferraro, Scott Kerr, Erin Power and Alex Winslow represented Uxbridge well.

Mitchel captured gold in 50 free,

Uxbridge native Scott Simmonds was named the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy winner for being the league’s Humanitarian of the Year.

(Top) Brothers P.K. and Malcolm Subban (centre) conducted the ceremonial face-off between Erie’s Dylan Strome and Port Perry native Jake Bricknell (left) prior to the OHL preseason clash at Scugog Arena on Friday, Sept. 5.

100 free & 100 back and placed 2nd in the 200 free and the 200 IM. A highlight at the meet for USC was the silver medal performance by Erin Power in the 100 back and just missing her first National standard by half a second at the Provincial Age Group Championships in London.

and they’ve only lost five games all year. I’m proud that the Bruins were able to take three games against them,” Hodgkinson told The Standard. “To bounce back against them earlier in the series after losing 13-3, to win a game in front of our Uxbridge fans really meant a lot.”

Chiefs bounce Bruins from COJHL Finals

Bantam Predators drop championship to Amherstburg

The Uxbridge Bruins’ season came to an end in Lakefield on Friday, March 14, with the Chiefs skating to a 6-1 victory to win the COJHL’s Cougar Cup Finals four-games-to-one.

After the Bruins took Game 4 by a score of 3-2 in Uxbridge on Monday, March 10, the series shifted back to the cramped confines of Lakefield Arena for Game 5. In defeat, Bruins Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson was pleased with the effort put forth by his team throughout the 2013-14 season.

“Lakefield has a great team,

Although they battled hard throughout their OMHA Finals series with the Amherstburg Stars, the Port Perry Bantam Predators came up short in the quest for a provincial championship, losing three-games-to-one in the best-of-five series.

APRIL MoJacks hire Clair Cornish as Head Coach One of the most talented and popular players in MoJacks his-

tory, Clair Cornish was officially promoted from the Assistant Coach position he had held with the team the past two seasons at a press conference at Scugog Arena on Wednesday, March 26.

“I’ve made coaching decisions for the past five years with the goal of coaching junior hockey. Deep down inside, the goal always was to someday coach the MoJacks, and I want to thank my wife Brinley and my children Hannah and Noah for their support,” Cornish said. “The past two years as an Assistant Coach with the MoJacks has confirmed for me why this organization has remained a pillar for 42 years in OHA hockey.”

Kennedy Feasby speeds past the competition It was another golden winter for Port Perry’s Kennedy Feasby, as the 10-year-old swept the podium at the Ontario Speed Skating Championships, setting several provincial records.

Hossack a big factor in RIT’s run to NCAA lax semis Port Perry native Matt Hossack took on a bigger role with the Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) men’s lacrosse team this season, helping to lead the Tigers to the National semifinals. The Tigers’ undefeated season came to an end on Sunday, May 18 against Tufts University, as they lost by a final score of 16-12 before a record crowd at Tiger Stadium.

Rebels win LOSSA Junior Girls Rugby The 2014 LOSSA Junior Girls Rugby championship game came right down to the wire as Amy McCreight scored a try in the dying seconds of the game to lift the Rebels to a 17-15 win over the Ajax Rams at the Oshawa Vikings Field in Raglan on Monday, May 26. The Rebels rallied from an early 10-0 deficit to win the championship in dramatic fashion, with three lead changes in the final minutes of the match.

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JULY Bell heats up at Flames’ camp

Gold rush for Uxbridge SS rugby The Uxbridge SS Tigers continued their dominance in LOSSA rugby, taking home championship banners in Senior, Junior and Midget Boys as well as Senior Girls. The wins clinched berths to the OFSAA Championships for both Senior teams. The Senior Boys would finish fourth in the province, while the Senior Girls emerged as Bronze medalists at the Provincial Championships.

Field wins javelin gold at OFSAA Port Perry High School’s Tyler Field dominated the competition last week at the OFSAA Track and Field Championships in Mississauga, claiming the gold medal in Midget Boys Javelin.

The Grade 9 student capped off an impressive track and field season, with a championship throw of 50.15 metres, almost two metres better than the runner-up.

Morrison leads Aces to Kelly Cup Uxbridge’s Jordan Morrison capped off a busy ECHL season last week, helping to lead the Alaska Aces to their record-tying third Kelly Cup championship as they downed the Cincinnati Cyclones by a score of 4-0 on Monday, June 9 to clinch the best-of-seven series in six games.

Uxbridge’s Brendan Bell got a taste of the big leagues when he was invited to take part in the Calgary Flames’ Development Camp.

Bell left his mark on the team, as the Flames have invited him back to compete in the YoungStars Classic Tournament, hosted by the Vancouver Canucks in Penticton, British Columbia, from Sept.

12 to 15. The tournament featured prospect teams from the Canucks, Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets.

AUGUST Welsh vying for a spot with Team Canada Blackstock’s Kirsten Welsh will be squaring off against the best young female hockey players in the country, as the 17-year-old Port Perry High School student vies for a spot on Canada’s National Under-18 Women’s Hockey team.

Welsh was one of 42 players recently named to the roster of the team’s evaluation camp, which took place in Calgary from Aug. 7 to 17.

Uxbridge well represented at Rugby Nationals A trio of Uxbridge girls and boys returned home from the National Rugby Festival with medals after competing as part of Team Ontario’s Under-18 entry at the tourna-

EYE OF THE TIGER: It was a banner fall for Uxbridge Secondary School, as the Tigers took home 12 LOSSA championships and a pair of provincial titles. The school struck LOSSA gold in junior and senior boys tennis, senior girls rugby sevens, junior and senior boys rugby sevens, girls golf, junior and senior boys volleyball, as well as cross country.

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Uxbridge SS teammates from the Tigers’ bronze medal winning team at OFSAA Zoe DeGroote, Julia Schell and Zosia Ruchlewicz were part of the team that took an undefeated record of 6-0 into the championship game, where they would come up just short of the gold, losing by a score of 10-7 against British Columbia.

Jason Simmonds, Rob Freckleton and Erich Milne all competed for Team Ontario at the Festival.

The team would rally to take home bronze medals, as they upended Alberta by a score of 22-7.

There was an international flavour to the action at Scugog Arena on Sunday, Oct. 19, with a team from the Netherlands in town to square off against the Predators in an exhibition game.

The Minor Bantam ‘A’ Predators skated to a 2-2 against the Tilburg Trappers Under-15 team. The game was part of a Canadian tour for the Dutch club, who will be spent four days in the GTA and a further four days in Niagara Falls.

Bronze at Nationals for Jacks

Senior Tigers sweep 7s Rugby

The Port Perry Lake Scugog LumberJacks came home with the bronze medal from the recent Canadian Under-18 Men’s Fast Pitch Championships, which were held in Gander, Newfoundland. While bronze wasn’t the medal the team set out for, the Lumberjacks did dominate the tournament in the early stages, with a sparkling 7-1 record through the robin round portion of the tournament.

Uxbridge S.S. scored a pair of wins over Port Perry H.S. to take the LOSSA Senior Boys and Girls Sevens Rugby Championships.

The Tiger girls prevailed 17-12 over the Rebels, with the boys romping to a 35-7 win over Port Perry in the gold medal match.

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Four new members were inducted into the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, Nov. 13. Murray Parliament, GM of Port Perry MoJacks entered the builder category; the 7273 OMHA Bantam ‘C’ Champs ‘The Big Red Machine’ entered the team category; Carol Jackson, multi-sport athlete and curling ace and Clair Cornish, hockey player and current Head Coach of the MoJacks.

Another record crowd flocked to Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, as the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series returned to the area for the second annual Chevrolet Silverado 250, with Standard favourite Ryan Blaney taking the checkered flag.

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Suddenly, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 78. John Schewaga, beloved husband of Jeanette (nee McNab). Loved father of Merle Schewaga and his wife Donna of Seagave, Johnny Schewaga and his wife Michelle of Sonya, Tim Byers and his wife Helena of Sonya, and Derek Byers and his wife Laurie of Scugog Island. Loved grandfather “Guido” of Steven and Sandra, Dawn, Arin, Christopher, Bobby, Victoria, Winter, David and Michael and great grandfather of Madison, Camden, Kane, and Cannon. Dear brother of Vicky Labiuk of St. Catharine’s. Predeceased by his sisters Kay, Chris, Nellie, Josie, and Maulvena. The family of John Schewaga received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, December 19th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.

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TAURUS (April 19-May 20): Break away from your everyday routine and learn something new. Be expansive and optimistic, but be aware that your spiritual life needs more attention. Take up a cause that will inspire your ideals.

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OCTOBER The Standard celebrates 10 years Ten years ago this week (Oct. 2), an independent newspaper was born on the shores of Lake Scugog. Though it has seen some challenges over the past decade as it has grown from its origins as The Scugog Standard to expand into Uxbridge in 2010 with the debut of The Uxbridge Standard, and in 2012 when the newspapers were amalgamated to form The Standard Newspaper, it continues to thrive because of the hard work of its loyal staff and, most importantly, the support of the communities it serves.

Hospital campaign gets $350k boost The Port Perry Hospital Foundation officially launched its ‘Your Hospital, Your Future’ campaign on Oct. 1 with a lead donation from the hospital’s Auxiliary.

The pledge of $350,000 is one of the largest donations to the campaign to date, as well as being the biggest contribution the Auxiliary has made in its 62 year history.

Beth Pereman, President of The Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry, said “We’re confident that we can meet this objective over the next few years,” noting that special events like the upcoming A Taste of Italy event, the Polar Plunge and proceeds from the Auxiliary’s gift shop and Camille’s Closet will make this possible.

“We completed our last large pledge to the Foundation in only three years when we had expected to pay it in five.”

New look for Uxbridge Library The historic Uxbridge Public Library officially re-opened after being closed for several months as it underwent extensive renovations, including a new computer lab, circulation desk and reading area.

Plans panned for a new subdivision in Prince Albert Prince Albert residents protested a proposed subdivision expansion on Monday, Sept. 29 at Scugog Council Chambers - with one community member, Suzanne Doupe, calling it ‘mindboggilingly unrealistic.’

The proposal, submitted by Henry Kortekaas and Associates Inc., on behalf of Home-Land Development Group Ltd., will seek to build 28 detached homes and a new cul-de-sac on a 4.15 acre lot, fronting onto the south side of King St., just west of Union Ave. Uxbridge voices opposition to Regional Fire Department Uxbridge Councillors reacted strongly to the recent suggestions that the Region of Durham may seek to form a Regional Fire Department by passing a resolution opposing the measure this week.

The possibility of a Regional Fire Department, similar to police and paramedic services currently in place in Durham has been discussed during the campaign for Regional Chair, leading council to pass a resolution at a special meeting on the morning of Monday, Oct. 20 opposing such a measure.

100 Women Who Care launches in Scugog Township Following on the successful heels of the Uxbridge branch of the charity, which was launched in November of 2013, the Scugog chapter of 100 Women Who Care held their first meeting in October.

A group of six local women were instrumental in bringing the group across Lakeridge Rd., and into Scugog Township, where they hope to spread goodwill in the community.

“It’s the most wonderful and rewarding experience,” commented Ginger Jackson, one of the founding members of the Scugog Chapter as well as an Uxbridge member.

“You go home after the meeting and think ‘I’ve really made a difference.’ That’s what blew me away, and why we wanted to bring this wonderful thing to Scugog.”

The 160th Port Perry Fall Fair was held from Saturday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 1 at the Port Perry Fairgrounds - while the 150th annual Uxbridge Fall Fair took place in Elgin Park on Sept. 5, 6, and 7, featuring many exciting events.

O’Connor wins again in Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor maintained her undefeated record in elections, as Uxbridge voted to bring her back to the head of the council bench for another four years on Monday, Oct. 27.

With 49.7 per cent of the votes cast, O’Connor won out over challengers Ted Eng (25.77 per cent) and Bob Shepherd (24.51 per cent).

“To be re-elected again to represent the people of Uxbridge feels great,” Mayor O’Connor told The Standard. “But, I didn’t do it alone, and I had a great council behind me, and I’m looking forward to working with our new council.”

Voter turnout in Uxbridge Township was down slightly as 8,076 residents or 50.33 per cent cast ballots, down from 51.8 per cent of eligible voters in 2010.

Scugog sides with Tom Rowett Changes are in store for Scugog Township, as a new mayor and an almost entirely new council was voted in on Monday, Oct. 27.

Newcomer Tom Rowett will don the Mayoral chains for the next four years, after defeating former mayor Chuck Mercier by nearly 1,000 votes.

After taking an early 10 per cent lead, Mayor Rowett’s support only grew by the end of the evening - ending with a total of 4,661 votes to Chuck Mercier’s 3,687; with 55.83 per cent of voters choosing Mayor Rowett, and 44.17 percent choosing Mr. Mercier.

Anderson back as Regional Chair For the first time in the 40 year history of Durham Region, the Regional Chair was directly elected, as Roger Anderson returns to the role he has served in for the past 17 years after taking a resounding 48 per cent of the vote.

Change sweeps through Scugog Betty Somerville was elected as Ward 1 Councillor, toppling Joe Mahoney, Tony Janssen, and Scott Burke. Ward 2 residents will see new representation, after lending their support to new Councillor Janna Guido - who defeated former councillor John Hancock. In Scugog Island’s Ward 3 - Don Kett won a clear victory over Town Crier Bill McKee. Ward 4 is the sole portion of Scugog Township to not see change, as current Councillor Wilma

Wotten defeated Aaron Hopkins. Jennifer Back unseated former councillor Howard Danson in Ward 5, winning by nearly 800 votes.

The race was won for Regional Councillor Bobbie Drew and Durham District School Board Trustee Carolyn Mortyn in Sept., when they both were elected by acclimation. Voter turnout in Scugog had a slight spike, with 47.3 per cent of eligible voters marking their ballot this year, after 2010’s rate of 46.04 per cent.

Close races in Uxbridge election Incumbents largely held onto their seats in this municipal election, save for Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast, who was ousted after 23 years on council by Pam Beach, with Blair Emmerson rounding out the Ward 1 race. The other new face on Uxbridge council will be Ward 4 Councillor Fred Bryan, who took the seat, beating challengers Conrad Boyce and Dave Granic.

In other ward races, Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy held onto his seat, as he defeated Gary Ruona. Pat Mikuse claimed her third term on council, besting Bob Harrison and Bruce Rodman. Ward 5 voters returned Gord Highet to the council bench for the third time, as he won over challengers Joy Whalen and Sally Brady. Uxbridge voters re-elected Jack Ballinger as Regional Councillor, Jon Taylor finished second, followed closely by Michelle Viney.

In other municipal election news, a familiar face will be representing North Durham as English Catholic School Board Trustee, with the re-election of Kathy LeFort over challenger Richard Damianopoulos. Elinor Hansen edged out Gord Baxter for the position of English Public School Board Trustee in Uxbridge/Brock.

NOVEMBER Recount ordered in Uxbridge With just 22 votes having decided the race for Ward 1 Councillor in the recent municipal election, council voted in favour of a recount last week.

The decision was made following a special council meeting on the morning of Monday, Nov. 7, in which Councillor Northeast requested a recount.

In the Oct. 27 election, Pam Beach claimed victory in Ward 1 with 531 votes, narrowly edging incumbent Councillor Bev Northeast - who has served on Council since 1991 - the recipient of 509 votes.

Blair Emmerson rounded out the Ward 1 race with 152 votes.

Island hotel project awaits OMB ruling The hopeful effort to bring a hotel and resort complex to Scugog Island has been stalled, after neighbours near the site filed complaints to the Ontario Municipal Board. The development, put forward

by Marsh Forest Group in 2005, aims to be built on a 60-acre parcel, located at 138 Portview Rd. The proposed hotel would feature nearly 20,000 square feet of hotel, timeshare and recreation space - with room set aside for restaurant, retail and meeting space.

A decade of making a difference After 10 years and more than $1 million raised for breast cancer treatment, the Dragon Flies presented their final donation - a $69,000 contribution - to wards the Port Perry and Uxbridge Hospital Foundations.

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Province denies funding request for culvert project Uxbridge Township has been refused a funding grant for the construction of a sorely needed culvert for the Uxbridge Brook, beneath Brock St. in downtown Uxbridge.

On Monday, Nov. 17, members of Council were disappointed to find that their request for funding from the province’s Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, or OCIF, was turned down. According to a rejection letter from the OCIF to Uxbridge CAO Ingrid Svelnis, the much-needed proposal failed to make the acceptance stage due to Uxbridge’s high household income rates, high rate of taxation, and an abundance of user fees and service charges.

Uxbridge drug store robbed at gunpoint According to Police, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a lone suspect entered the Shoppers Drug Mart on Toronto St. South, pointed a gun at the pharmacy employees and demanded narcotics. After receiving an undisclosed quantity of narcotics, he fled the store on foot. More than a dozen patrons and employees were in the store at the time. No one was physically injured during the robbery.

Recount confirms Beach’s Ward 1 win Pam Beach was declared the winner of the race to become Uxbridge’s Ward 1 Councillor for a second time last week, as the results of a recount held up the original decision in the recent municipal election.

The recount was conducted at Uxbridge Town Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 18 - and as Township Clerk Debbie Leroux predicted prior to the recount taking place - the results were exactly the same as on Election Day with Beach winning by 22 votes over longtime Councillor Bev Northeast.

It’s a girl Standard Editor Darryl Knight and his wife Kate welcome their daughter, Abbileen Cashelle into the world when she is born on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 12:41 p.m. in Port Perry Hospital’s New Life Centre.

DECEMBER BCA donates over $550,000 to charities The spirit of the holiday season was on display recently, as the Baagwating Community Association

(BCA) spread holiday cheer by handing out more than $550,000 in charitable donations.

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, through their charitable licensee, Baagwating Community Association, were pleased to provide 34 charitable and/or not-for-profit organizations with some Christmas cheer, just in time for the holidays.

Over the course of the presentation, all of the groups receiving donations were all lauded their dedication and commitment to enriching the lives of people in North Durham, and beyond.

The Port Perry Hospital Foundation was the recipient of the largest gift of the day, a $250,000 donation for a new palliative care room, scheduled to be part of the upcoming renovations at the local hospital.

Councillors are sworn in Inauguration meetings are held at Uxbridge Town Hall, as well as the Blackstock Rec Centre, with the newly-elected councillors officially being sworn into office on Monday, Dec. 1.

Details emerge about former Scugog councillor’s ‘party house’ The ex-councillor for Scugog Island’s Ward 3 has found himself in hot water this week, after a neighbourhood dispute regarding an illegal “party house” was raised to Council.

On Monday, Dec. 8, numerous residents of Spring Blvd. made a deputation to the Township’s new Council. The community members requested that councillors investigate occurrences of vandalism and rowdy neighbours in their quiet lake side enclave.

According to Bob and Sandra Spies, who took the bench to spearhead the deputation, former councillor Jim Howard and wife Brenda, who own a home located at 162 Spring Blvd., have violated local by-laws which prohibit short-term rentals and vacation homes.

Seagrave bridge re-opens After being closed for several months for repairs, the River St. bridge officially re-opens to traffic on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Changes coming to Greenbank agreement A large crowd of residents packed Council Chambers on Monday, Dec. 15, while Scugog’s newly-elected councillors took their first crack at the issues surrounding the Greenbank Airways fill site on Hwy. 47.

ALL ABOARD: Brooklyn and Anthony, Grade 5 students at S.A. Cawker P.S., sit next to CN Rail mascot Max, while they embark on a train ride wished for by Brooklyn, on Nov. 7.

Thursday, December 25, 2014 • 19 After hearing from three separate deputations on the soon-lapsing fill agreement with the DLS Group, councillors voted to continue an interim agreement until March 31, 2015 - or until four weeks after the Ministry of Transportation returns with a verdict hoping that a more cohesive agreement can be drafted in that time frame.

The additional provisions of load screening, fill source site segregation, and mandatory quality checks from source site personnel, were added in during an amendment to the original motion. These terms and conditions had been removed from the agreement during the last Council term, and will be put back into place during the interim agreement.

Robbery at Port Perry CIBC Police were searching for a lone suspect after the CIBC location in downtown Port Perry was robbed on Wednesday, Dec. 17.

At approximately 4:30 p.m., a male suspect entered the CIBC bank on Queen Street and passed a note to the female teller. The suspect indicated he was armed, but no weapon was seen. The teller handed over a quantity of cash and the suspect fled the bank.

Police add that no one was physically injured during the robbery. Investigators are examining surveillance footage from the bank.

The suspect is described by police as male, white, approximately 6’ tall with a medium build and wearing a blue windbreaker jacket, a black hooded sweatshirt and beige pants.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call Det. Houston of the Major Crime Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5360.

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