The Standard Newspaper January 23rd, 2014

Vol. 10 No. 4

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DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: 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.

Councillor Molloy noted that council’s focus in crafting this year’s budget was to maintain the township’s existing level of service and programs, while minimizing tax increases and also planning for the future needs to the municipality.

“We chose a responsible path for the future of our community by preparing for many of the long-term financial requirements of Uxbridge Township,” Councillor Molloy said in a press release. “The budget looks to the future to maintain our township infrastructure by setting aside $96,000 (approximately one per cent) in order to continue to keep up to our future public works requirements. We have also incorporated $200,000 into a reserve to ensure that our Fire Department will continue to have the necessary apparatus needed to serve our residents

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SNOW FUN IN SCUGOG: Travis, Brayden and Aiden (not pictured), spent a chilly Saturday morning slipping and sliding down the slopes of a hill on Old Simcoe Rd. recently.

BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard well into the future.”

Crafting the township’s 2014 budget was not without significant challenges for councillors, most notably the further reduction of funding provided from the province as part of the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF). This year, Ux-

bridge saw its OMPF funding cut by 15 per cent ($162,700), last year the township’s OMPF funding was cut by 10 per cent ($119,900). Councillors anticipate this trend to continue in the foreseeable future.

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SCUGOG: It’s time again to strap on the skates and head outdoors for a good cause.

Now in its fifth year, the Lake Scugog Pond Hockey Tournament returns to the Port Perry shoreline on Feb. 1. The tournament will once again feature dozens of teams going head-to-head on the ice of Lake Scugog (near the Port Perry Marina), all in the name of fundraising.

Organizer Marianne Tracey said that this year, the tournament will benefit two Durham organizations - Precious Minds Learning Resource Centre, which assists special needs children and their families, as well as the Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team (OVERT), which teams up with police and emergency services during extensive operations.

In previous years, the tournament has helped raise money for other local causes, including more than $27,000 for a new neonatal heart monitor for Lakeridge Health, as well as $15,000 for the Durham Dragons Special Hockey League.

According to Ms. Tracey, many of the same teams and sponsors will return to this year’s tournament.

Coffee and other refreshments will also be provided to participants and spectators from Tim Hortons.

As of Jan. 20, there were still spaces available for players to sign up.

To register for the tournament or to volunteer as a referee or to help with maintaining the ice surface, e-mail scugogpondhockey@bell.net to receive a registration and information package.

In an interesting twist, the tournament has also drawn the attention of a Canadian board game manufacturer.

Earlier this spring, Ms. Tracey said that she received an e-mail from Outset Media, a Vancouver, B.C.-based games manufacturer, stating that the Port Perry tournament had been included in the company’s Pond Hockey-opoly, a new twist on the classic real estate purchasing game.

The game includes several lakes and their associated tournaments from across North America, which appear as properties to be purchased by players. See Page 14 for more.

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Thurs., January 23, 2014 Now on display at the Scugog Heritage Centre & Archives is the travelling exhibit ‘The Business of Fur’ one of Canada’s foundational industries. Visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com for details.

MEETINGS, PROCLAMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Council / Committee Meeting Schedule January 27th

•Special General Purpose & Administration Committee Meeting – 9:30 a.m.

•General Purpose & Administration Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m.

January 30th

•Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee – 9:00 a.m.

2014 Township of Scugog Budget Schedule January 27th

•2014 Draft Budget and Business Plan to a Special General Purpose & Administration Committee Meeting at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers

February 12th

•Township of Scugog 2014 Draft Budget Open House from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Scugog Memorial Public Library (231 Water St., Port Perry)

March 3rd

•Township of Scugog 2014 Final Budget to the General Purpose & Administration Meeting and subsequently to the Special Council meeting (6:30 p.m.) that evening The meetings noted above are open to the public and will be held at the Municipal Office (181 Perry St., Port Perry) unless noted differently.

PUBLIC NOTICES 2014 DEAC Environmental Achievement Awards

The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) annual awards program recognizes individual and collective efforts to promote, preserve, and enhance Durham’s environment. The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 28, 2014. For details on the award categories and nomination forms visit www.durham.ca/deac.

Special GP&A Meeting – February 10th at 6:30 p.m.

A special meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee will be held in Council Chambers on February 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing comments received with regard to the new draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law.

Township staff and Planning Consultant have reviewed all comments and will be recommending modifications to the draft by-law where considered appropriate. A revised draft by-law will be posted on the Township website in advance of the meeting.

Sale of Surplus Lands

The Township of Scugog has listed the following lands deemed surplus for sale: •11 Aldred Drive - $229,000.

This property is listed with Ms. Shirley Cowle of Remax All Stars Realty Inc. For details please contact Ms. Cowle at 905-985-4427.

Sale or Lease of Surplus Lands

The Township of Scugog has listed the following lands deemed surplus for sale or lease: •269 Queen Street - sale at $514,000 or lease at a monthly rate of $2,800 plus plus.

This property is listed with Chuck Willes of Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate Brokerage. For details please contact Mr. Willes at 905-985-9777.

Trapping Season

A reminder to residents that animal trapping season has begun. The season is expected to end around mid-April, 2014. 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.

Parking Reminder

Please remember 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.

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.

PUBLIC NOTICES 2014 Burn Permits

Burn permits for 2014 are available at the Township of Scugog Fire Administration (30 Crandell Street, Port Perry). The annual permit costs $25.00. Permits are issued to property owners only – tenants or workers must bring written, signed authorization from property owner. The Township of Scugog Fire Department wishes to remind all residents that a burn permit must be obtained prior to burning.

For a complete list of all restrictions and requirements for burning within the Municipality, please visit our website www.scugog.ca or call Fire Administration at 905-985-2384.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS Volunteer Firefighters

The Township of Scugog Fire Department is currently accepting applications for volunteer firefighters for both stations – Station 1 in Port Perry and Station 2 in Caesarea. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be able to meet the following criteria: 1.Live within 2 km of Station 1 (Port Perry) or 5 km of Station 2 (Caesarea). Note: Applications from Blackstock and Nestleton areas will be accepted.

2.Hold a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, a good driving record, and be prepared to produce a statement of your driving record as well as a criminal background check.

3.Have a Grade 12 Diploma (or education equivalent).

4.Understand and be able to communicate clearly in English (oral & written) .

5.Be in good health and be capable of handling intense sustained physical effort. You will be required to submit to physical fitness testing, medical testing and a swim test at York University as part of the application process.

Please note that at this time the Fire Department is especially interested in applicants who work shifts as well as others who are available to respond to calls primarily during weekday day times.

Full training and equipment is supplied to all successful candidates. Deadline to apply is February 28, 2014.

Applications are available at Station 1 (30 Crandell Street, Port Perry) or the Municipal Office (181 Perry Street, Port Perry) as well as online (www.scugog.ca).

Previous applicants are welcome to re-apply.

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.

SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Summer Special Events Coordinator

The Township of Scugog is currently accepting applications for a Summer Special Events Coordinator.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, must be enrolled in and returning to full-time post secondary studies in Fall of 2014 and a minimum G2 driver’s licence. Event planning, customer service and marketing experience would be considered assets. To view the complete posting visit www.scugog.ca.

Applications/resumes marked ‘Summer Special Events Coordinator’ are to be mailed to 181 Perry St., PO Box 780, Port Perry, ON, L9L 1A7 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31st, 2014. Applications may also be faxed to 905-985-9914 or emailed to lfitton@scugog.ca.

Summer Student Parks Attendant Employment Opportunity

The Township of Scugog is currently accepting applications for the Parks Attendant Summer Students.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, must be enrolled in and returning to full-time post secondary studies in Fall of 2014 and a minimum G2 driver’s licence. Knowledge of various types of parks maintenance equipment and landscaping would be an asset.

Applications/resumes marked ‘Parks Attendant Summer Student’ are to be mailed to 181 Perry St., PO Box 780, Port Perry, ON, L9L 1A7 by 4:00 p.m. on January 31st, 2014. Applications may also be faxed to 905-985-9914 or emailed to lfitton@scugog.ca.

Applications may also be picked up at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre or the Township Municipal Office. To view the complete posting visit www.scugog.ca.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Summer Student Public Works Employment Opportunity

The Township of Scugog is currently accepting applications for the Public Works Summer Students.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, must be enrolled in and returning to full-time post secondary studies in Fall of 2014 and a minimum G2 driver’s licence.

Applications/resumes marked ‘Public Works Summer Student’ are to be mailed to 181 Perry St., PO Box 780, Port Perry, ON, L9L 1A7 by 4:00 p.m. on January 31st, 2014. Applications may also be faxed to 905-985-9914 or emailed to lfitton@scugog.ca. Applications may also be picked up at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre or the Township Municipal Office. To view the complete posting visit www.scugog.ca.

We thank all applicants for the summer student positions 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).

EVENTS “The Business of Fur”, exhibit on display at the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre & Archives

Don’t miss this sneak preview of an exciting new exhibit originally developed by the Hudson’s Bay Company for it’s store in Montreal. Visitors will learn about one of Canada’s foundational industries as they hone their skills through a series of hands-on activities which illustrate the daily duties of the fur trader. The exhibit is an excellent compliment to our permanent exhibit “Scugog’s First People: A Living History”. “The Business of Fur” exhibit has been generously loaned to the Museum by Point of View Exhibits.

Date: January 11th – February 28th Time: Tuesday – Sunday from 11 am - 4 pm Where: Scugog Shores Heritage Centre & Archives, on the 2nd floor of the Scugog Arena.

Admission: $4/adult, $3 students/seniors, $2 children 5-12, free 4 and under For more information visit our website at www.scugogshoresmuseum.com , call 905-985-8698 x 103 or email museum@scugog.ca

Antique Show & Sale– February 1st & 2nd

The Lake Scugog Historical Society will host the Antique Show & Sale at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre (1655 Reach St., Port Perry) on February 1st and 2nd. Featuring 25 dealers from across Ontario.

Hours: Saturday, February 1st from 10:00 am - 4:30pm and Sunday, February 2nd 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Admission is $4 - good for both days.

2nd Annual Feb Fest – Saturday, February 8th in Palmer Park

Port Perry Feb Fest will take place on Saturday, February 8th events include: Polar Plunge, Soup for Thought, Entertainment, Winter Games and more. Visit www.discoverportperry.ca for complete event details.

Winter Fest at Cartwright Fields, Nestleton – Sunday, February 9th

Winter Fest has fun for all ages with free admission: skating, sleigh rides, snowman contests, tug-o-war, face painting, craft table. There will be refreshments, BBQ and a bake table. For information visit www.cartwrightfields.ca.

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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Antique Show returns Feb. 1 SCUGOG: The 17th Annual Port Perry Antique Show and Sale returns to the Scugog Community Centre (1655 Reach St.), running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2.

The show features over 25 dealers from across Ontario selling antique furni-

ture, glass, jewelry, paper, china, books, nostalgia & retro items.

Admission is $4 and is good for both days. Proceeds from the show benefit the Lake Scugog Historical Society.

For more information, call 905-985-9250.

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CRASH ON THE BORDER: No injuries were reported as emergency crews responded to the scene of this collision involving an SUV and a gravel truck on Thursday, Jan. 16, at the intersection of Reach St. and Lakeridge Rd. on the border between Uxbridge and Scugog Townships.

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Uxbridge approves new special events bylaw DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: 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.

However, there was still some reservation from around the council table regarding possible liability for the township should an event take place in an area not zoned for that particular use.

“It comes down to one thing - if we approve an event on a property that’s not zoned for it, we could be liable,” said Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy.

As well, Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast argued in favour of keeping the

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current system of council approving events on a case-by-case basis in place.

“I think we should be dealing with these events as they come in. It’s not broke, so let’s not fix it,” commented Councillor Northeast.

But, Township Clerk Debbie Leroux cautioned councillors that it may be prudent to have a single set of guidelines to ensure consistency when approving events.

“It’s a good idea to have some type of outline so that policy is consistent and people know what they’re getting into ahead of time,” added Ms. Leroux.

Councillor Northeast responded that it is hard to be consistent with such a wide variety of events taking place throughout the municipality, and noted that councillors should not be looking at hampering any long-standing events in the community.

“I would hate to see any function that’s ongoing wiped out,” added Councillor Northeast. “Too many people work too hard to put on these events

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Councillors later approved an amendment to the bylaw that will see special events capped at once a year, and any further requests will need to be brought before council for approval.

“These are one-time events. I definitely have a problem approving 30 events at one time, then it definitely becomes a case of running a business.

But, one-time events don’t seem to fit the same way,” added Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle.

Additionally, Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy proposed changing a requirement in the bylaw that would have seen any employee at the event subjected to a police background check within 30 days of the event to only a check for the permit holder, with the police check is to be done within one year prior to the event.

According to Councillor Molloy, the typical

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Election nods quiet Uxbridge tax hike would equal $58.80 UXBRIDGE: With just over nine months remaining before North Durham residents head to the polls on Monday, Oct. 27 for the 2014 municipal election a pair of candidates have come forward seeking election in Uxbridge.

In Uxbridge, Bob Harrison has filed papers to run for the position of Ward 3 Councillor, currently occupied by Pat Mikuse. As well, Gord Baxter has filed papers seeking election as Durham District School Board Trustee.

As of press time, there were still no election candidates in Scugog.

The nomination period closes on Nomination Day - Friday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m.

Additional information on the 2014 municipal election can be found at www.town.uxbridge.on.ca/2014_ elections and at www.scugog.ca.

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As well, a major infrastructure project - replacement of a culvert on Davis Dr. - was shelved after an unsuccessful grant application to the province.

According to councillors, the denial was due mostly to assessment values and the average incomes of Uxbridge residents, implying that residents of Uxbridge Township can afford to pay more.

The township continues to struggle with slow growth due to

David & Leanne Carnaghan of Port Perry are delighted to announce the arrival of their little man

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NORTH DURHAM Thursday, January 23 North House Transitional Housing AGM, 5 p.m. Church of the Ascension, 266 North St., Port Perry. Light refreshments will be served All are welcome. Please call or e-mail to if you plan to attend at 705-432-8654 or admin@northhouse.ca.

Monday, January 20 and January 27 Pineridge Chorus / Sweet Adelines Guest Nights 7:15 p.m. Uxbridge Music Hall If you would like to sing with a friendly women’s chorus and perform for others, we have a place for you. Info at 905-852-6327 or www.pineridgechorusuxbridge.ca Saturday, January 25 Join the Legion Pipes & Drums at the Uxbridge Legion for an evening of Scottish tradition and celebration of the poems & songs of Robert Burns. Enjoy a traditional roast beef dinner, including the ever-poplular haggis. The band will perform, as will the Luke Family Fiddlers. Silent auction. Dress: Highland or smart casual. Cocktails at 5:45, dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 each and available at Branch 170 (109 Franklin St.) or from band members.

Sunday, January 26 Fiddle Jam, 1 - 5pm. Bring an instrument and join in the fun, open mic, square dancing, door prizes, share the wealth draw, $5/pp, refreshments available. Manilla Hall, one block South of the lights, 16990 Simcoe St., Manilla.

For info, contact Anne Hardy at 705-357-3637 or Cathy Allison at 705-357-3453.

- Greenbank Folk Music Society presents singer songwriter Jeremy Fisher at 8 p.m. Greenbank Centennial Hall, Greenbank, Hwy 12 (30 mins N of Whitby). Tickets $25 at: Blue Heron Books, 62 Brock St West, in Uxbridge, 905852-4282, P O E Design, 146 Queen St, in Port Perry, 905985-0060, or Phone 905-985-8351 for reserved tickets and information. Watch for future concerts on our Facebook page & web site: greenbankfolkmusic.ca.

Every Mon., and Every Wed. Gentle Aerobics for older adults, Masonic Hall, Port Perry, Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m., info: 905-986-5958.

the reduction in funding from the province, which was a wake-up call,” said Councillor Highet. “We can’t keep going back to burden residential taxpayers, because it’s not sustainable. Maybe we should be asking the Region for more help with our commercial and industrial tax bases.”

Councillors are expected to give their final approval to the 2014 municipal budget at their next meeting, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27.

Speeding an issue in Uxbridge neighbourhood DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

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limited sewage capacity as well as provincial Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine policies. In 2013, assessment growth within Uxbridge Township was a paltry 0.6 per cent.

Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet noted the difficulties imposed by the province on the budget process, and opined that the municipality look to Durham Region for future assistance with expanding its tax revenue.

“We got hit over the head with

UXBRIDGE: Concerns from Brookdale Rd. residents regarding speeding in the area brought forward at council’s meeting on Monday, Jan. 6 prompted a local councillor to call upon police for greater enforcement in North Durham.

“The issue here is that we need more police enforcement,” said Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet. “When I go down to Country Style and there’s

three cruisers there, surely one of them can get off their ass and patrol our subdivisions.”

A letter from Arthur Beatty, on behalf of the residents of Brookdale Rd. outlined the host of concerns in the area due to speeding.

It was requested that the speed limit on Brookdale Rd. be dropped from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, as well as additional signage in the area.

“We are concerned about the overall traffic safety of the road be-

Every Monday and Friday * Port Perry Senior’s Exercise, 9:30 a.m., 905-986-8745, Latcham Centre. * Port Perry Senior’s Line Dancing, 10:30 a.m., Latcham Centre, Diane Wiseman 905-982-4126, Gord Emmerson 905-982-8745.

3rd Monday of each Month * Port Perry Patchers QUILT Guild, Hope Christian Reform Church, 14480 Old Simcoe Rd., Prince Albert, 7 p.m. www. portperrypatchers.ca * Scugog Shores Fibre Artists, 7:30 p.m. info: 905-985-8318, 905-985-2939.

1st and 3rd Tuesdays Port Perry Rug Hookers Group, Upstairs at Vos, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 905-985-1198.

Every 2nd Tuesday Autism Ontario Durham Region Chapter, support group meetings 7:30 p.m., Precious Minds Resource and Learning Centre, info: 1-866-495-4680.

Every 4th Tuesday *Challenging Autism Together Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Dr. Pickering, 1-866-495-4680. * Community Nursing Home Family Council meeting, in Sun Room, 6:30 p.m. sharp, bring concerns and question, info: 905-982-8922.

1st Wednesday of Month Join IODE Susie Sorabji Chapter evenings during spring and fall, morning during winter months, info: www.iode.ca or 905-852-7084.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays *Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group, Open House, 970 Eldon Rd., Oakwood 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., call Sue 705-9539987. * Port Perry Senior’s Computer Club, 2:30 p.m., 905-9822135, Latcham Centre.

Every 3rd Wednesday Autism Support Group meets 7:30 p.m., at Behavioural Consultation and Therapy Services, 1450 Hopkins St., Suite 105, Whitby.

Every 4th Wednesday Port Perry Old Time Fiddle Club, Dance and Jam, Scugog Community Centre, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., $3 admission, fiddlers, pickers, singers, round and square dancing, musicians and public welcome, info: 905-985-7557.

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cause of its mixed recreational uses such as the Trans Canada Trail System, special events like the Terry Fox Run, and general biking, horseback riding, running and walking, along with the greatly increased vehicle usage of the road over the last 10 years,” explained Mr. Beatty in his letter. “When this mixed use is combined with the road’s overall narrowness and restricted visibility, it is only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt.”

However, Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor claimed that, like several other areas where similar changes have been requested, the blame for increased speeds along the road lies squarely with local residents.

This claim was rebuffed by Mr. Beatty, who claimed that the road is widely used as a shortcut into Uxbridge.

“Many people know about Brookdale Rd., and use it as a shortcut, I can assure you that it’s not local people,” said Mr. Beatty.

Uxbridge Parkinson’s Support Group meetings, 22 James Hill Court, Uxbridge (Bridgewater Building Function room) 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., information, 905-852-8894, www.uxparkinsons Every 3rd Thursday The Uxbridge Genealogical Group meets in the Library, lower level, 7 p.m., $2, 905-852-6973 or eileen-wilson@powergate.ca 1st and 3rd Thursdays Meditation sessions, at Siloam Hall, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., bring comfortable cushions, cost is donation, info: 905-852-9974 or www.invitationtomeditation.ca.

First Friday of every Month *Ladies cancer-support friendship group, (except for July and August), join us for lunch at noon, Jersey’s Restaurant, Uxbridge, info: Kathy 905-8952-7292. *Port Perry Flowyoga Studio yoga class with all proceeds to Uxbridge/Scugog Animal Shelter, pay-as-you-can-class, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., www.portperryflowyoga.com or 905441-7874.

Last Friday of every Month ‘Movie Night’ Prince Albert United Church, 7 p.m., donations accepted.

Last Wednesday of every Month Reiki, 7 p.m., Scugog Island United Church.

Last Sat. of every Month Men’s Promise Keepers, free men’s breakfast, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. with guest speakers, Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Port Perry, info: 905-985-4441.

1st Sunday of Month Music Fest, we are always looking for new talent, info: Jo 905-852-6487.

Wednesdays until Dec. 18 (resuming January 8 until April 16) Community Soup Lunch in Uxbridge, from 12 - 1:30pm at the Presbyterian Church on Toronto St. S. Donate as you are able to support The Loaves and Fishes Foodbank, and North House. The lunches are provided by North House, local churches, and community groups.

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Bylaw ruffles feathers of chicken owner BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: Manchester resident Tony D’Antimo is hoping to draw attention to - and potentially change - Scugog’s legislation governing where chickens can be kept by review of a related local bylaw, a request that seems to have resonated with local councillors and staff.

Mr. D’Antimo appeared before councillors last week. Earlier this year, he said that he was presented with a notice of non-compliance from a bylaw officer, the result of a complaint about the birds from another local resident. He said that he began keeping four chickens as a way of providing fresh eggs and to help naturalize his property near Hwy. 12. Prior to receiving the bylaw notice, he told councillors that he was under the impression it was legal to own chickens on his property.

“I bought the chickens as a method of providing nutritious and delicious eggs to my family, from a food source we control,” said Mr. D’Antimo at the recent meeting.

“The highway is loud and dirty, but that’s progress - to combat the negative impact, I sought to plant a natural habitat on my property and I chose to add a few chickens.

I thought it was legal to keep the birds here. Law abiding citizens

shouldn’t live in fear of a potential $25,000 fine.”

In addition to a stay on any potential charges he may face, he’s hoping to see council consider a change to the bylaw allowing hamlet residents to own up to five hens, adding that any such change must also take into account a neighbour’s right to be free of any noise and nuisance that the birds may create. The concept is not a new one, he pointed out, with cities such as Vancouver and Chicago allowing for the birds to be kept in certain residential areas within their municipal boundaries.

“This is happening in urban areas, not just municipalities with hamlets,” said Community Services Director Don Gordon.

The matter of where chickens can be kept in the township falls under Scugog’s Zoning bylaw, which prevents the animals from inhabiting urban and hamlet areas in the township by defining their keeping for food purposes as a form of farming, which is limited to rural zoning. Mr. D’Antimo acknowledged that his property, which is located in a hamlet area, does not fit the description in the bylaw of where chickens can be kept.

However, that doesn’t mean the existing notion should not be challenged, he said, citing

the potential health and environmental benefits from raising one’s own food.

Councillors cited a number of issues to be considered in any potential re-writing of the bylaw pertaining to chicken keeping, including the potential economic impact on local farmers as well as public health issues related to the keeping of the birds.

“My great fear is the potential impacts on the agricultural community,” said Mayor Chuck Mercier. “It’s like dog owners - there are both good and bad ones. There’s also issues stemming from the threat of H1N1 - I just don’t know what the answers are yet.”

Despite receiving a warning from Scugog’s bylaw department earlier this year, staff and councillors appeared reluctant to pursue any formal charges against Mr. D’Antimo during the recent discussion.

While a bylaw spokesperson confirmed that charges are required to be pursued within 90 days of a resident being informed of their noncompliance, Mr. Gordon said that a review of the bylaw will likely be returned to councillors in the near future, possibly within the discussion of the township’s zoning bylaw update schedule to take place Feb. 10.

THE WINNER: Scugog resident Quinn Wilson had the winning design in the Caesarea Skatepark Committee’s ‘Design Sk8 4 Kids’ contest. Quinn won $100 for his vision of the park, which is planned for a parcel of land in Putsey Park.

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Resident urges caution after shrew bite BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: Denise Jones-Spencer didn’t expect that an encounter with a tiny mammal would end with a hospital visit and lingering medical effects.

The Scugog Island resident was recently treated at Lakeridge Health Port Perry after being bit by what she later identified as a shrew - a tiny mouselike animal related to the mole and often mistaken for a rodent - which had been discovered running through her home by her dog.

With the arrival of colder temperatures, many wild animals look to the interior of people’s homes for shelter and food, and picking up what she thought was a mouse and transporting the animal outside, it bit her baby finger in the process.

“The mice come in this time of year,” she said, “so I went to move him outdoors. I thought my dog had found a mole at first.”

However, certain species of shrew are among the very few venomous mammals known to exist and while not immediately apparent, Ms. Jones-Spencer

said that she later felt sick and her arm began to swell.

She recalled that she went to the hospital with what she described as a “mole bite,” adding that hospital staff who treated her were shocked by the reaction.

Ms. Jones-Spencer said that three weeks after the incident, that she still felt cramping in her hands from the bite.

Several shrew species are capable of delivering a venomous bite to prey, which is known to cause painful reactions in humans. The venom of the northern short-tailed shrew (one of several shrew species

BRC reno plan to be reworked BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: Renovations at the Blackstock Recreation Centre will move ahead as scheduled, albeit with a different construction firm as originally planned.

During a recent discussion of the project, Scugog councillors approved a recommendation last week from Parks Director Craig Belfry that the township reject a winning bid from contractor Gay Company Ltd. which was deemed incomplete by the director, after it was determined by the company that its bid of $399,000 for the project - the lowest

of four received by the township - would in fact be higher. Scugog has currently budgeted $415,000 for the project, which will involve extensive interior renovations at the Church St. facility.

The contract will now be awarded to the next closest bid by Kawartha Capital. Despite a bid of $440,984 by Kawartha Capital, Mr. Belfry told The Standard that staff will work with the company to bring the project in line with the township’s budget limit. Due to a time limit imposed by Ontario Trillium Grant funding the township has received for the project, the renovations must be completed by March 31.

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Since the bite, Ms. Jones-Spencer discovered a second shrew in her house, this one caught in a trap. This one, she said, was handled with extreme care.

“I’m not going to touch them again,” said Ms. Jones-Spencer. “I’m a grown woman - what if a child was bit?”

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SUNDERLAND by Denise Wilson

EPSOM AND UTICA by Shari Kerry Congratulations to Victoria Leask who was named part of the Mayor’s honour roll for 2013.

We are in charge of the Reachview service this Sunday at 2pm.

If you haven’t already, please get your reports in to Jane Sobil ASAP so she can get them handed out to everyone to prepare for the Annual General Member-

ship meeting on Sunday Feb. 2 after a shortened service.

There will be Euchre in the portable at Utica on Friday January 31 at 7:30pm.

Everyone is welcome.

Prayers and best wishes go out to Stella Asling and Nell Laird for continued healing.

The Port Perry High School Music Department is holding a ‘Bucks for Britain’

fundraising Gala to benefit the music students participating in the 2014 concert tour across England and Wales on Saturday, Feb. 8. This is an evening of dinner, dancing, entertainment and silent auction. To reserve your $75 ticket or for sponsorship information, please contact Krista Craig at 289-928-8183 or bucksforbritainsponsor@gmail.com.

ZEPHYR AND SANDFORD by Pat Asling The days are getting longer, I have a beautiful amaryllis, an orchid and several African violets blooming. At least inside it feels a little like spring!

The ice outside surely does not and not much spring to it for those falling. Marg Hackner had that misfortune and is now at Peterborough hospital. Both right leg bones broken and a cast for several months-not a pleasant contemplation! Others have also suffered in the area. There is a litany of people unwell: as of writing, Ken Moore still in hospital; copy Mary Clark , Audrey Kester and Marjorie McFarlane ,Zephyr ladies, all on the list. Brian Scott is hospital-

ized recuperating from infection after an operation. It’s good news that David Ball is home after spending time in St. John’s Rehab but will be returning periodically for therapy. We wish him and all the others a speedy and complete recovery. Great to see another group stepping up to raise funds for Danny Moore!

The Bonner Boys dance “Come Bust a MOOOOOve” is on Feb.1; Jason Tait will also be a recipient.

Congrats to a Sandford Gala favourite, young Duncan McDougal, for winning gold from the Royal Conservatory of Music for top marks is Grade 6 violin. We gave him

top marks every time! Also congrats to Norm Clements, Prince Lea Acres and Jennifer Ashleigh Foundation on receiving a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award for his philanthropic efforts. Jennifer Wilson (Mrs. Phil), and son Jeff, accompanied her brother Don Simmonds in the hockey mission to Weagamon. Jennifer is no stranger to working with First Nations in that area as she has led several ladies groups on missions in similar communities. Long time residents may remember Mary Green Pelletier, husband Don, once a local teacher who recently passed away, leaving a daughter Susan.

The focus at church Sunday was “Blessings”, why we say “Bless you” when someone sneezes and what Jesus meant when he said “Blessed are the-----.” Happy birthday was sung to Charlene Jones and Betty Lummis. Thursday Jan. 23, the Sandford UCW meets for their annual meeting, with potluck lunch and planning; the Bookclub meets in the evening. Feb 2 we will all gather at Zephyr for service.

Rev. Jay Hooper will be guest minister. Rev. Diane will be study leave. On the 5th Sandford ladies serve soup and cookies at the Soupers lunch, Presbyterian Church. Feb. 6 the video series resumes.

Lions are holding a Pancake Breakfast 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Phone 905-862-3950 for info and to register.

Church News: Sunday’s greeters were Ted and Wilma Smith. Special music was offered by Dianne Pelletier singing “If I Can Help Somebody” and “In His Time”, accompanied by supply organist Valerie Hunter. Rev. Paul’s message encouraged folk to STOP, as at a stop sign, in order to focus on the miracles and live around one, a chance to see needs of others, and then help.

Leader of the Little Angels Sunday School group, Shelley Phoenix, asked for a person(s) who could share a craft or hobby idea, teaching the children “how to do” as

a part of a future class time.

All supplies cost will be covered by the Sunday School.

The Worship Committee invites people to participate in a Secret Pen Pal program.

Signup sheets in narthex, or from Wilma Smith.

To receive a free year’s subscription to the United Church Observer call Cheryl Quantrill at 905-985-4337.

Annual Reports are due to Valerie H. by January 29.

Evening U.C.W. meets on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. at the church.

Eleven men enjoyed breakfast at the church January 18 with “cooks” Mark and Luke.

With your news items, please call 985-0535 or drop off at 20018 Hwy 12 – by 6 p.m. Sundays.

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till The school thanks the Howcroft family for sponsoring the Healthy Snack Program lunch on Wednesday (15th). The children enjoyed grilled cheese, a side of veggies and yogurt drink! Delicious! For anyone interested in sponsoring a lunch, the cost is $150. All proceeds go to replenishing the Healthy Snack Supply. Call the school for more information.

Great job to this week’s Sunshine Winners: Matthew J. – kindness; Nathan B. – integrity; Alec R. – kindness; Cindy C. – kindness.

Congratulations to Lyndsay Young and Ryan Stepheson who were married “On the Beach” at Vardero, Cuba on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 with 62 family and friends

attending, and enjoying the week in the sun. The Stephensons returned to their Regina, Saskatchewan home on January 19th.

January 25, 8 p.m. Greenbank Folk Music with Jeremy Fisher. For tickets call 9858351 to reserve.

Greenbank Hall fundraiser is a dance February 15 with the Royal Crowns and the Millwinders, - Rockabilly fun for $20 a ticket by calling 905-985-3723.

February 2, the Evening U.C.W. is hosting a Lasagna Supper at the church – sittings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Adults $10, Child 6 to 12 years $5, 5 and under free. U.C.W. members have tickets or call Valerie – 905-985-3586.

February 22, Greenbank

The Annual meeting of the Sunderland Historical Society was very enlightening for one and all. John Pilgrim of Sunderland Home Hardware gave a great presentation on the history of the building that the store is in. It was built around 1900 as the ‘Home Bank of Canada’ with local investors and eventually went bankrupt around 1932. The structure is four bricks thick and every fifth row of bricks are turned the opposite way. We were told that you can always tell a solid brick building by the building plates and nuts attached outside. There were various owners and businesses over the years and then it became Home Hardware, which it still is today. Tea, coffee and sweets were served after the talk.

If you want to really have a fun time, come on out to a minor hockey game. Some of the teams have begun playoffs and you won’t want to miss it, The wee ‘Mites’ (4 and 5 year olds) are scoring and rolling around on the ice like little polar bears. They are very good considering their ages.

On Sunday, Feb. 2, they play Lindsay in Cannington at 5:30pm and it is worth the drive.

The Pee Wee A team has won one and lost one in their first round. The Novice team just won their 1st game 8-0 and their 2nd 13-0 against Percy. Their next game is Saturday, Feb. 1, and should be wild! (as in Brock Wild!)

Don’t forget the way out of the ‘winter doldrums’ could be this weekend at the 10th annual Cannington Dog Sled Races on Jan. 25 and 26, with oodles to see and do.

If you see a Bantam or Novice hockey player this week, wish them well in their Silver Stick Tournaments this weekend.

A ‘consolation quote’ for the weather that we are having: “What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”

-Author Unknown

PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd This Sunday Jan. 26, the congregation of Prince Albert church will have their annual meeting after the regular service. As before, lunch will be potluck and we do ask you to bring your own dishes and utensils.

An information meeting about registration for the French Immersion program will be held at R.H. Cornish on Wed. Feb 5, at 7 p.m.

Scugog Christian School are having a Pot Luck, Movie night and Open House this Thursday Jan. 23, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is for families and friends who are interested in the school. Pot luck is 5:45 p.m., Movies begin at 6:30 p.m.

The euchre results at the Community Hall are as follows, Owen Gray. Earla Stanfield, Doreen Bainbridge, Aileen Dawson, Deanna Stanfield and Georgina Stiner.

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Thursday, Thursday,January October23, 18,2014 2012 •• 77

Lakeridge Health membership campaign begins DURHAM: Lakeridge Health has officially launched its 2014-2015 annual membership campaign.

Proceeds from each $10 membership fee goes towards our hospital volunteer organizations (annual membership is free for Lakeridge Health volunteers).

Memberships can be renewed by visit-

ing www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca and filling out an online application using a credit card, or by downloading a paper application and mailing it back with the application fee.

All application fees must be returned to Lakeridge Health by the campaign deadline of Friday, Feb. 28, 2014.

BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly At year-end, there are many, many annual meetings being held in church life as well as many agricultural organizations that involve many of our residents. On Wednesday evening, the annual meeting of the Agricultural Society will be held in St. John’s Parish Hall.

Several from Blackstock attended the annual

meeting of the Port Perry Agricultural Society on Saturday evening.

Sorry to report that neither Don Bradburn or Neil Johnston is well. We wish for improved health for both of you.

Both Dolly Lee and Dora Martyn are in hospital – Dolly in Oshawa and Dora in Port Perry.

Winners at the Tuesday

evening card party were Harold Crawford, Heidi Krieg, Linda Carder, Alma Manns, Betty Kirven and Muriel Tenant low. Winners of the specials were Norma Lackner, Lorna Edgerton, Marie Gibson and Marilyn Trunks.

The ice continues to make life difficult for many people. Try to keep upright!

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux-Ball Call to worship was called by the Rev. Michele Hofman a warm and friendly welcome went out.

Just a reminder the Reports are due now. Please submit to Elizabeth Freeman Orchestra Sunday will be January 26, with practice on January 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Tickets are available for the Sweetheart’s Dinner, Feb. 8 at 5 p.m., Scugog Island Hall $15 per person. Please Call Elizabeth Freeman for tickets at 905985-6759.

Appreciation goes out to Jan and Bonnie Gerrow for providing the Refreshments for time for fellowship

and coffee time.

Notice of meeting: The Official Board will meet Wednesday January 29 2014 at 7 p.m. Please plan to be present as this is our last meeting before the Annual Congregational Meeting Happy Birthdays goes out to: Bruce Gerrow, Robert (Bob) Edgar, Joseph Johnson Betty-Ann Freeman, Tara Goose, Keith Forbes, Jimmie Edgar, Lisa Gerrow, Billy Forbes and Clinton Marsden-Blackface. Happy Birthday to anyone who may have been missed I can be reached at 905-985-7662 or jc.lesaux@me.com. Please try to have news in by 6pm on Sundays.

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

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, January 26 10 a.m. Morning Service

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

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

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

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, January 26 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

Coming Events: Jan 26 - 9:15 a.m. - Church Jan. 29 - 1:30 p.m. - Session Meeting at Seagrave Church Jan. 30 - 7:00 p.m.

-Opening the Doors to Spirituality BIBLE STUDY with Rev. Paul. Everyone welcome.

Feb. 2 - 9:15 a.m. Church service.

Feb. 4 - 9:30 a.m. The Ministry Circle of Kawartha Highlands Presbytery is holding a full day workshop facilitated by the EDGE Network, to learn about different governance models, regional and cooperative ministries.

To learn about new ways to offer leadership to membership, to discover anew where God is calling us as the body of Christ in our communities. Each congregation is requested to bring two or three people.

We hope that from this workshop, congregations can go out with a renewed

sense of the abundance of resources in our midst: and begin to discuss and apply new models, making maximum use of the resources available. Please RSVP

by January 30 to Wanda Stride at wstride@sympatico.ca or (705) 439-2475 so the Cambridge Street UCW know how many to serve for lunch. Please note that we are following the familiar presbytery model of asking each person to pay $10 toward the cost of lunch and refreshments for the day.

Feb. 12 - 12 NOON OUT TO LUNCH Menu Roast Pork, potatoes, veggies, dessert, tea & coffee.

Please call Donna at 9858350 by Feb. 9 to reserve a seat. Entertainment by the Travelling Troubadour.

If you have news for this column, please contact mrsdruske@hotmail. com or grammiejean2010@ hotmail.com.

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70 Toronto St. North Uxbridge Father John Duffy Mass Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.

Confessions Saturday 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

For Mass through the week call office 905-852-6944

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, January 26, 10 a.m.

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

(905) 982-2064 or newsongadmin@powergate.ca

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, January 26 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

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

SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew and Jean Short Another snowy, blustery weekend that is making the outdoor enthusiasts very happy. There were lots of snowmobiles travelling about on Sunday. Good reports coming from Bev Madill. She is now back in Port Perry Hospital and happy to have visitors. It will be a slow recovery so please keep her in your prayers.

Greeters at Church this Sunday were Wendy and James Hudgins. Happy Birthday was sung to Verna Gagnon (Jan. 21) and Peter Booth (Jan. 20). Bible Jeopardy contestants from last week were Jane Pettinger and Don Real and both gave us great lessons with their answers. Contestants for next week are Avery and Mya Puckrin.

Please have your committee reports into Don Real by Jan. 28 so that he can have them assembled and printed in time for the Annual Report.

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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,’

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

(Anglican Church of Canada)

Rev. John Anderson

266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com Sunday, January 26 3rd Sunday after Epiphany 10 a.m. IG Service (Inter-generational)

Sunday, January 26 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 Tuesday Youth Meeting and “HEARTBEAT” after school program Friday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Revival Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES

Sunday 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 26 Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Service

Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 a.m. Service

Everyone is Welcome Children’s Time with Services

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EDITORIAL Can’t please everybody One down, one to go.

Of the two municipalities regularly covered by this newspaper, Uxbridge has completed work on its 2014 budget and approved a tax hike of 5.5 per cent this week.

Scugog will likely be in the same neighbourhood, as the township whittles down a proposed 6.9 per cent tax increase prior to approving its budget next month.

In a continuing trend, the 2014 annual contributions to both Scugog and Uxbridge from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) was once again less than in years past. Both municipalities have also taken the unprecedented step of budgeting beyond this fall’s municipal election with a one per cent hike dedicated to ongoing infrastructure repair and reconstruction costs, putting yet another pressure on the municipal bottom line in North Durham. Coupled with factors like increasing costs for, well, just about everything from fuel to insurance rates, as well as ongoing issues like restricted development linked to diminishing sewage capacity, it’s no surprise that tax increases are ringing in as high as they are. It’s the unfortunate reality for many Ontario municipalities and while minimal to zero tax increases may be tempting for some politicians - particularly in an election year - they ultimately set the stage for more frustration as services and projects are clawed back.

Will everyone be happy with both the final contents of their respective municipality’s budgets and the ultimate tax hikes necessary to execute those plans? No, but it’s impossible to please everyone.

Every year, North Durham’s municipal employees field countless complaints about too much money spent on X and not enough thrown at Y after the fact, while at the same time, they record lower and lower turnouts to public open houses, council meetings and similar events dealing with the annual budget, prior to council’s seal of approval.

While Uxbridge’s 2014 budget and subsequent tax increase was approved this week, Scugog will be welcoming the public on the evening of Feb. 12 at the Scugog Memorial Public Library.

Now’s the time to voice an opinion, for or against.

Your opinion matters Send us an e-mail to bwolfe@thestandardnewspaper.ca or a letter to: The Standard, 94A Water St., Port Perry ON L9L 1J2

Delicious Sale a Delight To the Editor, The Auxiliary to Lakeridge Health Port Perry is very pleased with the results of the latest seasonal Delicious and Delightful Sale held on December 11th and 12th in the hospital lobby.

We are happy to announce that the sale took in $2,300 for the Auxiliary.

The Auxiliary has recently announced a pledge of $350,000 to the “Your Hospital Your Future”

Campaign which is raising $2.5 M for the renovation of the patient rooms at the Port Perry Hospital. The funds raised from the Delicious and Delightful Sale will certainly be included as part of the Auxiliary’s pledge to the Campaign.

Many thanks go to the Auxiliary bakers of the wonderful goodies on sale throughout the two days of the sale. They out did themselves this year. As well, thanks must go to the

loyal customers who come to the sales each year and eagerly snap up the fabulous homemade treats. If you missed it this year, don’t miss the next one.

Special thanks to Devonport Designs for help in making the gorgeous evergreen decorations on sale and to Envoy who helped print the colourful flyers advertising the sale.

The Auxiliary to Lakridge Health Port Perry

Fairness and the real world To the Editor, If I played hockey the way some kids play hockey these days, my parents would have never wasted their time with me. I would have never left the farm.

Since when is everyone entitled to everything? Since when did working for something become obsolete? Everyone is entitled to “fairness” these days. Everyone expects everything to be handed to them.

News flash folks - we are breeding a generation of mediocrity. The real world is going to chew today’s young generation up and spit them out.

I may not have been a superstar hockey player, but I worked my tail off for every

second of ice-time I got. When a coach spoke, or tried to teach me something I listened, because I respected my elders, and because I trusted that they had more knowledge of the game than me. When someone got thrown on the ice instead of me, it was because they were better than me, and I was OK with that, because I was a team player.

However today, everyone is entitled to “fair play”, and it’s taking the fun out of being a hockey player and more importantly, being a coach.

Trevor Cox Blackie, Alberta (by way of Uxbridge)

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DRPS spoof video draws ire from Police Chief NORTH DURHAM: Just months before his scheduled retirement, Durham Regional Police Chief Mike Ewles has launched an internal investigation into the latest controversy surrounding the local police force - a video depicting three disgruntled employees that was posted on YouTube last week.

On Wednesday, Jan. 15, a 63-second video appeared on YouTube depicting three employees of the DRPS. The video was produced to appear like a Hollywood movie trailer and depicts them trying to get re-assigned out of DRPS’ Court Services Branch.

According to a police press release, when made aware of the video, Chief Constable Ewles immediately called on the DRPS Professional Standards Unit to launch an investigation.

The video depicts three DRPS employees in uniform, inside DRPS facilities, using DRPS-issued equipment. Two of the employees are police officers while the third is a Special Constable (civilian).

DRPS Chief Constable Ewles expressed

his concerns over seeing the video.

“As the Chief, I am disappointed by this on a number of levels. Our Courts Branch plays an incredibly important role in our business and I want to assure members of the community that we take this important function very seriously.

The safe and secure handling of people in our holding cells is a top priority for this police service. We invest heavily in training and continually review safety procedures to ensure this vitally important area is managed properly.

“We will be interviewing the employees involved as part of our internal investigation, so I can’t comment further. However, one employee depicted is a supervisor and that’s even more troubling for me.

“I have no idea what the motivation for producing this video would be, but I believe it is disrespectful to the hardworking men and women of this branch and embarrassing for everyone here at the DRPS,” he says.

The Professional Standard Unit is currently investigating the matter.

Local residents charged in coke bust SCUGOG: Five North Durham residents and a Georgina woman were arrested and charged following a cocaine trafficking investigation by Durham police, which led to the seizure of $41,000 worth of drugs earlier this month.

On Monday, January 13 at approximately 5:40 p.m., officers with Durham’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) observed a drug transaction between a dealer and three customers in Port Perry. All four individuals were arrested

at the scene and more than 15 grams of cocaine was seized from the parties involved, said police.

After further investigation, officers obtained search warrants for two residences and laid further charges against the dealer, as well as two others.

In total, 365 grams of cocaine and 60 grams of marijuana, with a combined street value of $41,000, was seized, along with $3,500 in cash.

Police have charged Scugog residents Jamie Budge, Corey Vandew-

iel, Linda Vandewiel and Beau Jolicoeur, along with Kristopher Weldon of Uxbridge and Holly Pettigrew of Keswick. All face drug-related charges.

Anyone with any new information about this incident is asked to contact DEU at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5830.

Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www. durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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JOHN O’TOOLE MPP

Unemployment rises to 7.9 per cent in Ontario for 2013 Ontario’s unemployment rate rose yet again in December to 7.9 per cent. Under the watch of the McGuinty/Wynne government (with recent support from the NDP), Ontario’s unemployment rate has exceeded the national average for 84 consecutive months. That’s seven full years. The December unemployment figures from Statistics Canada indicate that, of the 46,000 jobs lost in Canada last month, 39,000 were here in Ontario.

Companies such as Heinz in Leamington and Kellogg’s in London have announced closures that will further reduce the number of jobs in Ontario.

With hydro rates projected to rise by 42 per cent in the next five years, a growing deficit, and miles of red tape, Premier Kathleen Wynne has not given companies the confidence they need to invest in Ontario. That’s why, month after month, we learn of more companies that are closing up shop because they can no longer afford to do business in Ontario. That’s why an estimated one million Ontarians who are ready, willing and able to work, but have no job.

Ontarians do not have to settle for job losses. We can do better if we are committed to fair taxation, affordable energy and a reduction in the red-tape burden.

In my view, the latest job loss statistics once again prove it’s time to get Ontario back on the right track. That will mean a change the team that leads this province.

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turn it into a business. They receive up to $3,000 to be used in helping them launch their business, and of course, students keep the profits they earn from their enterprise. In 2014, this program is being expanded to provide 850 spaces. Information on Summer Company is available at www.ontario. ca. Interested students are encouraged to submit their applications early, since spaces are limited.

Snowmobile Safety Week Underway January 18 to 26, is Snowmobile Safety Week. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) kicked off the campaign with important messages about staying safe throughout this snowmobile season.

OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis and Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Provincial Commander for Traffic Safety and Operational Support were joined by OFSC Vice-President Graham Snyder, members of the Highway Safety Division and other OPP and OFSC members to share information about the risks and dangers associated with snowmobiling.

The OPP cited speed as a causal factor in half of the 18 snowmobile fatalities that occurred last season (2012-2013).

Cold temperatures, unstable terrain, lakes and rivers and reduced visibility were identified as some of the natural elements that make snowmobilers vulnerable. The OPP and OFSC emphasized the importance of riding sober and avoiding lakes and rivers. They recommended staying on OFSC prescribed trails to increase riders’ chances of enjoying incident-free riding. For more information, visit: www. ofsc.on.ca or www.opp.ca.

2014 a lunker of a season for local ice-fisherman BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: For one month each year, local resident Chris Carr lives on Lake Scugog.

Working out of the Port Perry Marina from Jan. 1 until Feb. 28, the operator of Scugog Ice Adventures can often be seen shuttling guests to and from shore in his yellow Bombardier, as ice fishing season returns to the lake.

As of Jan. 3, he said that all nine of his huts had been rented, from the basic day huts to deluxe ‘ice bungalows’ for weekend-long excursions.

“Last year, I didn’t see my first customer until Jan. 24,” said Mr. Carr, noting that the ice went in much quicker than last year.

And while others are huddled indoors or otherwise insulating themselves against the January weather, Mr. Carr and his customers are making the most of the winter, one of the best in recent years for ice fishing. For Mr. Carr and marina operator John Mackey, that’s a very good thing.

Despite a winter marked by two major storms hammering

the area in late December, coupled with a recent plunge in temperatures due to a weather phenomenon known as a ‘polar vortex,’ anglers have kept busy and according to Mr. Mackey, have so far made for “one of the busiest seasons in several years.

“It wasn’t so long ago that we were betting on how long it would be before we would be going waterskiing,” he joked, referring to the warm weather of recent winters. “We’re very excited about the freeze-up here.”

While seasons for several fish, including perch, crappie and sunfish, are open year round, the return of ice fishing coincides with the open season for walleye, a prize which draws anglers near and far. Mr. Mackey noted that while walleye numbers had been down in recent years, their numbers seem to be improving.

Although a hot topic among anglers, Mr. Mackey and Mr. Carr noted that the recent controversy over Scugog Township’s invoicing of Oshawa angler Neil Robbescheuten for a lake rescue last January has not seemed to

affect the number of huts on the ice. The $5,400 bill, which local councillors chose to uphold last month, is yet to be paid.

In addition to local anglers, the lake attracts its share of tourists year-round. While Lake Scugog is known as an angling destination throughout the Greater Toronto Area, Mr. Carr said that many of his customers are from even further afield. With many returning up to “five or six times a season,” he said that he’s rented huts to anglers

from across North America and around the world, with guests from as far as South Africa and Australia putting a line in the water.

“People love to fish, especially as a group,” said Mr. Carr. “I’d say that 90 per cent of my customers are from out of the area.”

Although the ice-fishing season opens Jan. 1, work begins well before then, said Mr. Carr. Beginning in late fall, he said that his first order of business is to check for those parts of the lake where

aquatic weeds have built up over the summer and autumn months - the ideal hiding spot for fish.

While he’s reluctant to reveal any of this winter’s hot spots for fishing on the lake, Mr. Carr said there have already been several notable catches from anglers.

“It looks like a good season ahead of us,” said Mr. Mackey.

“Although we’re cautiously optimistic, this looks like the best winter we’ve had in three or four years.”

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Save money at home with quick tips this winter

If you haven’t made a new year’s resolution by now, perhaps your holiday bills can act as inspiration. Resolving to reduce monthly housing costs may take the edge off those holiday expenses.

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

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

Dorner’s tips to reducing January home expenses: • 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.

• 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 about 2% of the electricity of incandescents!

• Install a programmable thermostat – These devices regulate the tem-

perature in your home automatically, according to the schedule you set.

“Homeowners can benefit hugely by making these changes and increasingly, buyers are attuned to the importance of purchasing an efficient home. 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 Dorner.

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Walk Softly Geoff carpentier

As the crow flies, and thinks As a behaviourist, I’m always on the lookout for interesting things that wildlife does – and crows provide no end of opportunities. From scavenging for table scraps, exploring roadside litter (shame on you who throw garbage on our roadways), opportunistically taking food that other birds found first (called kleptoparasitism), nest robbing and following threshers and ploughs for insects and mice, they explore every food source available, and they share this knowledge with their offspring and neighbours. It is well-known that crows have a strong social structure, but did you know that they have over 140 different vocalizations – an entire language that only they understand? Or that they post lookouts when feeding on the ground where clear lines of sight are limited? Well, they do.

I recently read a report about a study done at the University of Washington in Seattle that revealed some startling things about crows’ cognitive abilities. In short, scientists at the university wanted to determine if crows could recognize and remember individual people’s faces and then pass this on to their offspring. The study was simple and complex at the same time. Several crows were deliberately slightly traumatized by a researcher who caught them, banded them and then released them back into the wild unharmed.

The handler wore a distinctive mask throughout the handling episodes and never revealed his true face. The crows, which nested on the campus, then went about their daily lives, searching for food and nesting in the tall trees on site. As they were exposed to thousands of people every day, they did not react to the many students that wandered by their nest trees, but when the masked researcher came on scene and stared at them, they immediately responded with threatening calls and dive-bombed him. Once the young crows were hatched in the various nests, the scientists visited each site periodically, first without masks and then with one wearing the threatening mask. As expected, the adult crows did not react to the unmasked observers, but immediately attacked the masked one. As the young grew, they could see this response to the one individual, but did they recognize him as a threat or just an interesting by-stander? Flash forward to the end of the study – several offspring were caught, banded and fitted with a radio transmitter and observed over the next several weeks, by unmasked scientists, first as part of a family group and after as individuals who had set out on their own. Sadly, all but one of the offspring died of various causes over the course of several weeks. The one that survived, when confronted by the masked researcher several months later, immediately responded and threatened, proving that the young had indeed learned that he was a threat, even though they had not personally been threatened by him. Amazing!

This of course reinforces that crows truly can learn behaviour from their parents by mimicry and by rote. If you’d like to learn more, go online and search for “A Murder of Crows”, a documentary aired recently on the Nature of Things and Oasis Channel. By the way, be nice to your crows or who knows what they’ll do or who they’ll tell!

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Cannington mushers and four-legged friends get ready to run

THE CANINE EXPRESS: Sheryl Bunting and 18-month old Garnet try a dog sled ride with Dan Owen of Windrift Kennels at the 2013 Cannington Dog Sled Races.

BLAKE WOLFE The Standard Races, coming this weekBENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard end on Jan. 25 and 26.

While the rest of us dread Now in its tenth year, the freezing winds and the Cannington Dog Sled mountains of snow that Races has grown from a get dumped upon Ontario small race event to be one this time of year, one group of the largest winter events of people and their canine in Durham Region, and companions eagerly awaited this year is shaping up to be the foul weather and can’t a record-breaker. Featuring wait to go roll around in eight miles of trail, ice and the snow. wood carving, glass blowThis snow-loving group ing artists, live local music, are dog sled racers, who potato pitching, tomahave worked with their team hawk throwing, and even year-round to be ready for rides on a real dog sled, the Cannington Dog Sled the event is estimated to

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Ben Deith, a member of the Cannington Business Association, explained that ten years ago the race was created to replace those long, boring winter days with some excitement and activity in his community.

Due to the plethora of outdoor, hands-on winter fun and shows, the small dream has become an event which attracts racers from as far away as Michigan, U.S.A. “The snow conditions haven’t been that great in the past couple of years, so the organizers, mushers, and visitors are all feeling a lot of pent up demand,” said Mr. Deith. “I’m sure that this year will be spectacular, and we have many new events and hands-on shows for the whole family to enjoy.”

From its humble beginnings as a stop on the circuit for the tight-knit community of dog sledders, the Cannington Dog Sled Races has evolved into a winter-time highlight for family activity in the Durham Region.

“What we discovered when we got into the circuit of dog sled races, was that most of the races are put on by the mushers, for the mushers. We decided to build the Cannington race around the idea of spectatorship,” said Mr. Deith.

“We wanted to draw a crowd of people to the races through a variety of vendors, other events, and shows; we wanted to give our spectators some entertainment throughout the whole day, and keep them happy while they attended the race.”

In the first year of the races, the Cannington Business Association needed a partner with a strong understanding of the circuit of dog sled racing to make sure the dogs and racers had everything they needed for an event. This is when they contacted their current race marshal, Jim Cunningham.

Mr. Cunningham is a 28-year veteran of dog sled racing, organizing, breeding and training, and is also a founding member of the Canadian Federation

sledding is taking a group of puppies and raising them into one cohesive unit, it is unbelievable to watch them work. You spend so much time with them that you get to know them as if they are family members,” said Mr. Cunningham. “Usually I tried to have 1,000 miles under my team’s paws each season before going to the first race. Almost every musher will tell you they like training more than racing, racing is just a way of evaluating your progress.”

Mr. Cunningham said that people often ask him if the sport is losing mushers and races, or becoming more popular. He explains that while many of the larger long-distance races are becoming less common, new blood and passionate mushers are always ready to step-up and grab the reins.

“Is dog sledding dying out? I don’t think so, we are just moving into a new era of smaller teams and being closer to the dogs we love and the community which supports us.”

Scugog on board with pond hockey game BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

Port Perry isn’t the only place where the annual Lake Scugog Pond Hockey Tournament is drawing attention.

Earlier this year, organizers received word that the tournament would be one of several new ‘properties’ in a Canadian-made board game dealing with the national pastime.

Dubbed Pond Hockey-opoly, the game puts a new spin on the classic property-buying game and includes lakes and their respective tournaments from across Canada and the U.S. Moving across a board where squares like ‘Go’ and ‘Jail’ have been replaced with ‘Face-off’ and ‘Penalty Box’ respectively, players move their game pieces (which include icons such as a miniature Stanley Cup and referee’s whistle instead of a thimble and iron) to collect enough money to buy up the majority of tournaments on the board. In the game, Lake Scugog can be had for $90, nestled between Charlie Lake and a ‘Breakaway’ square. Game cards for each ‘property’ reveal a fun fact about the tournament or the community, with the card for Lake Scugog highlighting the unique names from some of the tournament’s entries, specifically the 2011 gold medal-winning ‘Hatrick Swayzies.’

According to game creator Iain Lang, Canadian account manager for B.C.-based Outset Media (the game’s manufacturer), the Lake Scugog tournament made its way onto the board of the game’s second edition following some research of pond hockey tournaments across the continent.

Mr. Lang said that the game originated from a desire to make an ‘-opoly’ game “with a Canadian theme.”

With branded properties such as the National Hockey League frozen out of such usage due to licensing restrictions, Mr. Lang said that Outset opted to take the game of hockey “back to its roots” and began looking at pond

hockey tournaments across North America as a source for inspiration.

After the game’s first edition sold approximately 10,000 units, an updated version of the board, which include Lake Scugog, was released in 2013.

The game has also helped draw attention to the charitable nature of many of these tournaments, said Mr. Lang. Over the last five years, the Lake Scugog tournament has raised thousands of dollars for various causes, including $27,000 for a neonatal heart monitor for Lakeridge Health and $15,000 for the Durham Dragons Special Hockey League.

“In our research,” said Mr. Lang, “we saw that a number of communities hosting pond hockey tournaments have a charitable component.

We thought we’d look at the small tournaments as a way of drawing attention to those causes.”

Mr. Lang added that upon finding out about Pond Hockey-opoly, several organizers of tournaments featured on the board have placed orders for the game, giving it away as a prize during the match.

To find a store carrying Pond Hockey-opoly, visit www.outsetmedia. com and click on ‘Where To Buy,’ or call 1-877-592-7374, ext. 216.

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of Sleddog Sports. After retiring from racing in 2005, Mr. Cunningham has taken up the heavy yoke of consulting and boosting for his favourite passion.

“You have your team of dogs running in front of you on a full moon night, without the wind it’s 20 below and you don’t have to turn on your head lamp on to see, it is the ultimate trip,” said Mr. Cunningham, describing the beauty of dog sled racing. “You watch your team as they trot or lope in front of you, the dogs’ head slightly bobbing, the sound of the metal snaps hitting the collar rings and the swish of the crisp snow under the runners. You hope that the trail will never end.”

While he isn’t marshalling for 36 hours straight on 200 and 300 mile tracks in Michigan or Manitoba, Mr. Cunningham spends his time raising Australian Cattle Dogs and training teams of puppies to be the furry and four-legged engine of his sled.

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Bruins snap Lakefield’s 20-game win streak DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

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.

The Bruins attacked the Chiefs with great energy in the early going, using a physical forecheck to pressure Lakefield in the offensive zone throughout the first period.

As well, the Bruins’ defensive corps chipped in, keeping several pucks in play to keep the Chiefs pinned down in their own end.

Just 46 seconds into the second period, the Bruins grabbed the lead when Matt Allen picked up a pass from Tyson Eastgate and fired a wrist shot from just inside the blue line that beat Lakefield netminder Zach Wainman high. Later in the middle frame, the Bruins were buoyed by a heroic penalty killing effort from Dylan Locke, Thomas Sheedy and Carter Vahey as well as several sensational saves from goalie Cody Northover to keep the Chiefs off the scoreboard.

Near the midpoint of the second, Tim ‘Honey Badger’ Bierema doubled the Bruins’ lead when he tipped in a point shot from Matt Pollard. Connor Miller also assisted on the powerplay goal.

Then, with just over three minutes remaining in the second, the Bruins netted another powerplay goal when Korey Brand stuffed in a loose puck, assisted by Bierema.

A Lakefield goal early in the third period cut the Bruins’ lead to two goals. But, almost five minutes into the third, Uxbridge struck again on the powerplay when Brand chipped in a cross-ice pass from Miller before Wainman could slide across the crease to make the save.

A pair of Lakefield goals set up a frenzied finish to the action, but Northover was outstanding between the pipes, and stonewalled the Chiefs, leading the Bruins to a 4-3 victory.

Combined with a 2-1 victory in Bowmanville over the Clarington Eagles last Sunday (Jan. 12), the Bruins scored back-to-back wins over the two top teams in the COJHL standings.

“Back-to-back, I’d say those were our two best efforts of the season,” Bruins Head Coach Geoff Hodgkinson boasted following the game. “The boys are starting to buy into what we’re selling, and I thought we did a good job trying to clog up as much of the neutral zone and take away as much room as possible, because Lakefield is a very good team, and you have to

Bruins goalie Cody Northover gets some help from forward Justin Dube in making one of his many saves against the Chiefs as he led Uxbridge to a 4-3 win over Lakefield at DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard home on Friday, Jan. 17. respect their ability.”

The coach also praised the efforts of Northover, who was between the pipes for both Bruins wins.

“Cody is really starting to come into his own, and is playing some really good hockey for

us,” added Hodgkinson.

Brand’s two goal night helped lift the Bruins to victory, but the second-year forward noted that it was a complete team effort that helped the Bruins pull out the win over Lakefield.

“In the room, everyone was really psyched up and everyone took it to heart that we wanted to knock off the two top teams and really send a message to the rest of the league,” Brand told The Standard. “And after losing our last two games at home, we really wanted a win for our fans in Uxbridge that always give us such great support.”

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Bruins were back in action as they travelled to Keswick to square off against the Georgina Ice. The Bruins would roll to a 5-1 victory over the cellar-dwelling Ice behind goals from Allen, Bierema, Brand, Connor Beck and Eastgate. Northover picked up his third straight win in net, stopping 18 of 19 shots.

Loose Pucks: - The boys in black and gold have a busy weekend ahead of them with three games in three nights. On Friday, Jan. 24, the Ice visit Uxrena for a 7:45 p.m. showdown. Then, on Saturday, Jan. 25, the action shifts back to Keswick at 7:30 p.m. Finally, on Sunday, Jan. 26, the Bruins make the trip across Lakeridge Rd. for the final ‘Battle of North Durham’ of the 2013-14 regular season when they lock horns with the rival Port Perry MoJacks at 6:50 p.m.

Midget Predators score first round sweep against Cobourg DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Menzies Chrysler Port Perry Midget Predators are moving on to the second round of the OMHA playoffs after sweeping Cobourg in three straight games in the opening round last week.

After 4-1 and 3-0 wins to open the series, the stage was set for a Game 3 showdown at Scugog Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

After Cobourg took a 1-0 lead late in the first period, the Predators roared to life in the second period, netting four unanswered goals to win by a final score of 4-1.

Kent Brady - seeing his first game action since late December - led the way offensively for the Predators scoring one goal and adding three assists in the winning effort. Chris Polito added two goals and

an assist for Port Perry, while Jon Neill rounded out the scoring for the Predators and chipping in two assists.

Throughout the series, the Predators received remarkable goaltending from the tandem of Layne O’Halloran and Jason Pilakowski. O’Halloran backstopped the Predators to wins at home in Games 1 and 3, while Pilakowski picked up the shutout in Game 2.

According to team captain Andrew Crichton, the Predators rode a disciplined effort to the sweep against the Cougars, and know they have to keep it going in the next round against Lindsay.

“The team did a great job staying out of the penalty box and staying disciplined.

It was a total team effort, and we have to keep it going and continue to capitalize on our opportunities,” Crichton said.

Midget Predators forward Matt Field fights off a Cobourg defender during Port Perry’s series-clinching 4-1 win at Scugog Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The Preds now face Lindsay in the second round.

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Shootout win for MoJacks Provincial championships on DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

The Port Perry MoJacks picked up their first win over the Lakefield Chiefs since Nov. 6, 2011, this past weekend, handing the league-leaders their second straight loss after having won their previous 20 games dating back to Oct. 26.

After dropping a 3-1 decision in Lakefield on Tuesday, Jan. 14, with Lee Taylor netting the lone goal for the MoJacks, the teams renewed hostilities on Sunday, Jan. 19 at Scugog Arena.

Port Perry played with great enthusiasm in the early stages of the game, with excellent scoring chances from Graham Lamers and Brodie Myers turned aside by Chiefs netminder Kevin Collins.

Meanwhile, Port Perry goalie Jeff Julien was kept busy throughout the first period, stopping all 11 shots fired at him by the Chiefs’ potent offence.

There was an energetic pace to the action in the second period, with the MoJacks upping the ante physically. Midway through the period, Julien stopped COJHL leading scorer Derek Manley on a shorthanded breakaway to keep the game scoreless.

The MoJacks caught a break with just under five minutes to play in the middle frame when defenceman Owen Bateman flipped the puck from deep in MoJacks’ territory and it sailed over the ice, eventually sliding under the stick of Collins and into the net to give the MoJacks a 1-0 lead after 40 minutes of play.

Konrad Piorkowski extended the MoJacks’ lead to 2-0 with Port Perry playing shorthanded just over three minutes into the third period when he won a race to a loose puck fired into the offensive zone by Conner Shingler, and fought off a check to net a wraparound goal. Piorkowski’s sixth goal of the season would spell the end of Collins’ night as Zach Wainman was summoned from the bench to take

over between the pipes for Lakefield.

However, just over a minute later, the Chiefs would finally solve Julien to cut the MoJacks’ lead to 2-1.

With just over eight minutes remaining in the contest, Taylor restored a two-goal lead for the home side when he fought his way to the front of the net and tipped in a point shot from Bateman. Eric MacDonald also assisted on the powerplay goal.

But the Chiefs refused to go quietly into the night, taking advantage of an extra skater in the last two minutes to score twice with their net empty to tie the game at 3-3 and force overtime.

Just over a minute into the extra frame, Julien made a spectacular sliding save to preserve the tie, and eventually the teams would head to a shootout to determine a winner in the hotly-contested match.

After four Lakefield shooters had been turned aside, and Myers, Kyle Powell and Logan Evans had all been denied by Wainman, Taylor netted a sensational backhand goal to break the tie and score the 4-3 win for an elated MoJacks squad.

“Hopefully this is a confidence booster for us, and shows that we don’t have to take a backseat to anyone,” MoJacks Head Coach Jon Campbell told The Standard following the game. “It’s a huge two points for us at the stage of the season coming into a tough week ahead.”

Loose Pucks: - The alumni game between the Scugog Mens Hockey League and the current MoJacks on Saturday, Jan. 18 raised more than $4,000 for the Port Perry Hospital Foundation.

- The MoJacks are in Little Britain on Saturday, Jan. 25 to tangle with the Merchants at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Jan. 26, they return home to Scugog Arena for the final ‘Battle of North Durham’ of the 2013-14 regular season with the arch rival Uxbridge Bruins in town for a 6:50 p.m. match-up.

the horizon for local curlers ROB STEELE Special to The Standard

Uxbridge brothers Gary and Randy Grant are off to the Provincials. Representing the Cannington Curling Club, the team won the B-Side final to book their spot along with seven other mens teams at the Senior Provincials next month. Gary skipped the team with Terry Jenkins at vice, Randy at second and Dave Farr at lead. The team was in tough against a field full of past Provincial and Canadian champions however, the games were being played at Uxbridge, giving the squad a bit of a “home-field” advantage. Unfortunately, the team came out a little flat in their first game against 2011 Ontario Champ Guy Racette (Royals), but would rebound in their next game against Rob Harling from Leaside. Team Grant’s run would continue with wins against 4-time Provincial Masters Champion, Oakville’s Bob Edmonson and then 2009 Canadian Seniors Champion Bruce Delaney from Ennismore.

In the B-Final, Team Grant would meet up with Guy Racette again. Grant was up three after four ends, but gave up three in the fifth and a steal of two in the sixth, but a score of four by Grant in the eight put them ahead late in the game. With victory in sight, Grant make a double takeout for the win

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in the tenth. This is the first Seniors Provincial birth for this team who lost this same game last year. Three time Canadian Seniors Champion, Scarboro’s Bob Turcotte won the A-side.

In women’s action, Port Perry’s Carol Jackson, who plays vice for Suzanne Frick out of Guelph, is also off to Senior Provincials. Their team lost its first game in a close match against eventual A-Side winner Patti Weir from Orangeville. Relegated to the B-Side, the team would put together a string of wins against Gayle McKenna (Barrie), Lynn Wilson (Chinguacousy), and Peggy Darmody (Penetanguishene) to reach the B-Final against Donna Cooper from Barrie which ended up being a one-sided match with Team Frick winning after eight ends. This team lost the Provincial finals last season and has high hopes to make that final step this season.

The Ontario Provincial Seniors will be held at the Ennismore Curling Club, just north of Peterborough, Feb. 19 to 24 so well within driving distance for local fans.

Unfortunately for other local curlers, this weekend didn’t work out as well as they had hoped. Port Perry’s Kelly Evans and Deb Thompson played with Mary Chilvers from Oshawa, and in a familiar theme, the ladies got off to a slow start with a loss to Cathy Shaw from Leaside, who eventually went on to win the A-Side. Team Chilvers would find their game and win three games in a row to put them in the B-Final against Cindy Bishop from Mississaugua Golf. Unfortunately, Bishop would prevail and take the final Region Two spot at Provincials. On the mens side, Port Perry’s Team Rob Thompson, with Willie Beaton, Peter Duivesteyn and Bob Byers won their first game against Rob Harling, but lost their next two games to Racette and Edmondson.

Kennedy and Matthews Top Herrington’s ‘Spiel The Port Perry Curling Club played host to the Herrington’s Mixed Open Bonspiel on Saturday. Sixteen teams converged on the club for a full day of two, six-end games and one, eight end game.

On the early draw, Bill Kennedy’s team of Lynda Powell, Clive Powell and Christine Muir won all three of their games taking top spot with a total of 51-1/4 points. They beat out the top two game winner of Bert Hutcheon, Bev Kennedy, Cal Kennedy,

and Judy Carruthers. Third prize went to Doug Rowe’s team, while Don Beaton won fourth. On the late draw, it was Port Perry’s Dave Matthews, Carole Matthews, Graeme Sadler, and Debby Granger who came out victorious in their three games finishing with a total score of 48-1/2 points. The high two game winner was Bill Buffy’s Annandale rink of Karyn Gibney, Mark St.John, and Shelly Pankhurst. Rounding out the prizing was Port Perry’s Randy Ferguson who finished third while Terry Golphin finished fourth.

Thanks to Susan and Peter Duivesteyn for organizing, Herrington’s Quality Butchers, draw master Paul Coveart and all the ice makers.

Bell Falls Short at Provincial Challenge The Provincials of the Fairfield Marriott Challenge was held this past weekend at the Brighton and Trenton Curling Club’s. Uxbridge’s team of Jim Bell, Bruce Jefferson, Rob Ruskin, and Peter Holland won their first two games against Blair Willert (Ilderton) and Al Solari (RCMP) putting them in a good position in the first event. However, the team lost their next game against Geoffrey Scott from Burlington Golf, which knocked them out of the 32-team event on Saturday.

Divisional Play Set for Super League The first schedule of the Deloitte Super League concluded last week, with HUB International (Rob Larmer), Jude’s Sport Bar & Grill (Willie Beaton) and Gus Brown (Don Beaton) all winning their final games and finishing the round-robin tied in first place with 7-2 records.

Joining them in five team A-Division will be Scugog Pest Control (Steele) and Lake Scugog Lumber (Jackson) with 5-4 records. Rob Thompson skipped Scugog Pest Control again this week and engineered a 9-5 victory over Pineridge Impress (Fairman) while Lake Scugog Lumber finished on a losing note giving up three in the first and fell to HUB 7-4.

The remaining teams of Lindsay KIA (McKnight), Allen’s Siding (St. John), Port Perry Sign Shop (Glenn Evans), Pineridge Impress, and Kennedy Renovations will compete in the B-Division. Teams will play each other once with their division to determine final seeding position for playoffs which starts Thursday, Feb. 27.

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Heritage Railway on the right track, says council DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: The York-Durham Heritage Railway boasted record numbers of riders in 2013, with more than 12,000 passengers boarding the only heritage train in the GTA. Denis Godbout provided an update on the past year for the YDHR at council’s meeting on the morning of Monday, Jan. 13, and recognized the work of Ward 3 Councillor Pat Mikuse for her assistance in having the YDHR spot-

lighted during the CNE at the township’s display.

According to Mr. Godbout the publicity generated by the display at the CNE led to a substantial increase in ridership, as the YDHR carried 12,671 passengers in 2013, up from 9,859 riders the previous year, an increase of 28.5 per cent.

Mr. Godbout also acknowledged the dedicated team of volunteers that keep the trains running on time. A total of 8,276 volunteer hours went into the YDHR in 2013, with volunteers typically working from 8:30 a.m. until 6:30

p.m. on days when the train ran from Uxbridge to Stouffville.

Councillors praised the YDHR, and its volunteers for their positive contribution to tourism in Uxbridge Township. In 2013, the YDHR distributed more than 1,000 complimentary passes for children to be able to enjoy the scenic train trip through the Oak Ridges Moraine.

“You’re on the upswing which is great to see,” commented Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet. “There’s a lot of dedicated volunteers and it’s great to have in the community.”

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CLASSIFIEDS AT REST

ROSS FREDERICK REAL On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at the Markham Stouffville Hospital, at age 81. Ross Real of Greenbank, beloved husband of Mary (nee Till). Loving father of Dawn and her husband David Chambers of Bethany, Kim Knight (Paul) of Port Perry and Rod Real (Karen) of Greenbank. Loved grandfather of Robin (Jordan), Emily, Michael (Chantele), Amanda (Rodney) and Jacob and great grandfather of Leland and Addison. Dear brother of Betty and her husband Willie Stone (deceased) and Don Real (deceased) and his wife Marie (deceased) and brother-in-law of Glen Till and his wife Mary Jean. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. A Private Graveside Service will be held at the Bethel Cemetery in Greenbank in the Spring. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985 2171) to the Greenbank United Church Memorial Fund or the charity of your choice. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www. waggfuneralhome. com

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Gloria {Glide} Mark In a quiet country graveyard, Where the gentle breezes blow.

Lies the one we loved so dearly, And lost one year ago.

Gloria, You will never know how much you are missed.

We miss the calls, the laughs, the tears, the love, and oh the joy!

What we wouldn’t do, To have one more day with you.

Always loved and forever remembered, Skip and Dianne Foote and family

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PARRY, KENNETH B. It is with breaking hearts and profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Ken on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the age of 68.

Beloved husband and best friend to Linda for over 47 years. Treasured and devoted father of Jeff (Jen) and Todd (Robin). Proud and adoring Grandpa to Ella, Callum, Hannah, and Sadie. Dedicated and loving son to Winifred Parry-Nicholson. Dear son-in-law to John Hoy. Much loved brother and friend to Barbara Nanninga (Reyer). Brother-in-law to Sandee, Gary (Cynthia), Phil (Suzanne). Ken was also a special Uncle who will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach St., Port Perry (905-9857331) for visitation on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 6-9p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 2p.m. with visitation for one hour prior. Ken will be laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery with a reception to follow. In memory of Ken, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity important to you. For online condolences, please visit www.lowandlow.ca

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of Carol Johnston June 26, 1947 – January 25, 2013

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ANYTHING GOES IN UXBRIDGE: OnStage Uxbridge’s latest offering, Anything Goes, returns this weekend for another slate of shows. The muchloved musical from Cole Porter and directed by Cheryl Atwood will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m., at the historic Uxbridge Music Hall from Thursday, Jan. 23 to Saturday, Jan. 25. Additional matinee performances will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m.

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New exhibit coming to Farndale SCUGOG: Stretch your artistic perspective and explore culture in the upcoming exhibit “Bullets to Butterflies”

by Saba Syed, Unaiza Karim and Huma Durrani. The opening Reception will begin on Saturday, February 1, at 2 p.m.

The show will run from February 1 until February 27, in the Kent Farndale Gallery in the Scugog Memorial Public Library at 231 Water St. in Port Perry.

Canadian artists Unaiza Karim, Saba Syed and Huma Durrani present a collaborative exhibition and interactive art installation to explore the story of Malala Yousafzai – a fearless and resilient

15-year-old education activist who survived a bullet to the head in a targeted shooting in October 2012.

“We thought the best way to convey our horror and our hope for change would be through visual expression.

Combining traditional and modern art forms, our work explores darker themes surrounding the war waged against the innocent. Our work intends to capture a dream, a metamorphosis from bullets to butterflies.”

The Kent Farndale Gallery is open 7 days a week during library hours. Please call 905-985-7686 for more information.

Greenbank fundraiser SCUGOG: An upcoming evening of music next month will help raise funds for the ongoing maintenance of the Greenbank Community Hall.

The Feb. 15 event will feature Toronto rockabilly acts The Royal Crowns and The Millwinders, and will help raise funds to be put toward the hall’s annual upkeep.

The event is being organized by local resident and music promoter Adam Hunter, who has previously held similar fundraiser shows for the facility.

Doors open at the hall at 8 p.m. and tickets are available for $20 from Mr. Hunter by calling 905-982-0626 or online at www.e-clubhouse.org/ sites/greenbank.

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Captain Phillips is among 2013’s best CAPTAIN PHILLIPS Directed by Paul Greengrass Blu Ray/DVD (*****) When the Academy Award nominations were announced last week, you might have heard my scream when Tom Hanks was NOT nominated for his brilliant performance in the title role of this powerful film. Based on the true story of an American cargo ship boarded and over taken by armed pirates from Somalia, it was among the best films of 2013, superbly directed by Paul Greengrass, and anchored with startling performance from Hanks.

As Phillips he is simply astounding, capturing the raw primal terror of a man facing almost certain death, yet knowing he must sacrifice himself to protect his crew and ship at all costs.

Though a by-the-book captain, we see him humanized in the films opening with his wife as they drive to the shipyard to drop him of. He is a husband and father, perfectly normal, with no aspirations to be a hero.

The job is to transport cargo and that is what he is going to do. Once aboard the

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by John Foote ship we sense some tension between the captain and his crew, because the captain insists on doing tests runs for security that the men of the crew believe to be time wasting. However, when a fast moving skiff is detected following the ship, they realize that their worst fears have manifested. We know that a group of pirates are hot on their trail, seeking money and riches that might elevate them out of a life of terrible poverty. Armed and obviously dangerous, they are fast approaching the ship meaning to board and take over.

They do just that, with one of pirates nicknamed Skinny (Barkhad Abdi) seeming to be the one in charge. He names Phillips Irish, and lets him know at once that he is now the captain of the ship. With the crew well hidden throughout the ship, Phillips offers

them the contents of the safe, thirty thousand cash, but they know all too well that the ship is weighed down with wealth in merchandise and they want that. When help comes to the ship, Skinny makes the bold decision to take Phillips with them, because they will pay a great sum of money for a captain, he feels. Into the small boat they go and attempt to flee the military. Of course they cannot, so negotiations begin and Skinny listens intently to each word they say, looking for code or speech patterns that suggest something other than what they are saying.

He does not seem to want to kill Phillips (though his partners do) but will if pushed to the brink. Phillips is beaten, terrorized at gun point, and after an escape attempt believes they will now kill him.

The tension of the film is often overwhelming and we watch Phillips with the knowledge that at any moment they might kill him and throw him out of the boat.

Hanks is superb in one of his best performances as Phillips. Beyond what he accomplishes in the scenes

of the boarding and the constant negotiating with Skinny, he is sublime in the film’s final scenes with doctors who are monitoring his trauma. As an actor, I am not sure he has ever been so purely emotionally naked in a role as he is here. There is a sense of daring in his work that has not been seen for a while, a depth of character we have missed, and we see how he has changed at the end of the film undergoing this nightmare.

In a surprisingly effective supporting performance, Barkhad Abdi is terrifying as Skinny, not because of anything specific he does, but because of what we know he is capable of doing. Ever-watchful eyes flickering back and forth from Phillips, searching the Captain’s eyes for hints of betrayal, and at the back of it all, a curious sense of self-loathing that this is what he must resort to do to live, are all present in this fine performance.

Greengrass directs with supreme confidence knowing his actors will capture the humanity he needs in the story, allowing him to focus on motion and editing. It is a brilliant film, one of the year’s best.

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Student tax returns

Are you financially prepared to retire? Every year more and more Canadians are closer to these golden years, so to make sure we are on our way to reaching our financial goals, here are five essential questions to ask your investment advisor before it’s too late: Is my vision of retirement realistic? Communicate your future lifestyle plans to the advisor. Do you want to travel, open a new business, or work part-time? Defining how you see your future will help you and your financial planner build a better framework.

Is my plan working? Ask what the overall performance of your portfolio was last year; do the same for the last three-year period, and for the last five years. Ask how much risk is being taken in order to achieve that level of return. If it’s not a good risk-adjusted return, make adjustments.

Do I have all my eggs in one basket? If there is one lesson learned following the 2008 financial market crash, it is the importance of diversification. If you only own a few types of invest-

Even students who didn’t earn enough money to necessitate paying income tax should still consider filing an income tax return. Why? Due to the fact that 18 per cent of earned income from the previous year is eligible to be contributed to an RRSP; plus students don’t have to deduct an RRSP contribution in the year in which it was made. Instead, they can carry it forward for deduction in a future period when they have sufficient income with which to offset the RRSP contribution.

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