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Durham Regional Police were busy combing the scene of a robbery at CIBC in Port Perry on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Police caught the suspect in the case, Port Perry’s Mike Koury, on Tuesday, Dec. 23, after a robbery at the CIBC branch in Claremont. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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SCUGOG: The suspect in the recent robbery at the CIBC location in Port Perry was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 23, following another heist, which took place at the CIBC branch in Claremont. Port Perry resident Mike Koury, age 31, was charged with two counts of Robbery, as well as two counts of Disguise With Intent in connection with the robberies. Police add that he was held for a bail hearing. According to police, on Tuesday, Dec. 23, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a lone male, believed to be Mr. Koury, entered the CIBC branch in Claremont with his face covered. He indicated he had a weapon, although no weapon was seen. He demanded cash then fled the bank and was spotted getting into a nearby vehicle. Officers responded to the scene and searched the area, but no arrests were made. Officers would later
arrest him without incident in Whitby. Mr. Koury has also been connected to the Dec. 17, robbery of the CIBC branch in Port Perry. In that incident, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Mr. Koury is said to have entered the CIBC bank on Queen St. and passed a note to the female teller. The suspect indicated he was armed, but no weapon was seen, just as in the Claremont robbery. The teller handed over a quantity of cash and the suspect fled the bank. No one was physically injured during either robbery. Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Det. Houston of the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5360. Anonymous tips can be made to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on-line at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
SCUGOG: The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) have taken the first steps to ensure that the residents of Scugog Island will be able to have access to safe, clean drinking water - with the proposed construction of a new water system. After dealing with both an inadequate water supply system, and a Drinking Water Advisory from Health Canada since 2008, the MSIFN hopes to build a drinking water system on their territory on Scugog Island, to make sure that what comes out of the tap is clean for many years to come. The new system would provide potable water to as many as 60 homes within the Scugog Island First Nation boundaries, and is estimated to cost approximately $3.3 Million in total. Actual costs will be based on the outcome of a feasibility study and the type of facility that is recommended and approved by the community and MSIFN Council. As part of the study process, the MSIFN are hoping to secure a Small Communities Fund through the federal government that would cover two-thirds of the cost - leaving the Scugog Island First Nation with a bill of about $1.1 million. Representatives from the MSIFN made a presentation to Scugog councillors at their meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, requesting a letter of support from the Township - a necessary piece of the grant application process. Desmond Verasammy, operator of the current water system on the Scugog Island First Nation, told councillors that “We’re not looking for any funding, but a simple endorsement to help us attain grants. A new system is needed because the current one is substandard, and their are numerous issues with the safety of the water – since 2008 Health Canada has imposed a drinking water advisory in the reserve.” Mr. Verasammy explained that the new system would be supplied by a number of groundwater wells, which would be dug on the Mississaugas’ territory. The number of wells and their location would be determined during the pending study, and would also feature a water treatment facility and a network of pipes, feeding the clean water into residents’ homes. The treatment facility would then be staffed by trained and qualified contractors. T U R N TO PAG E 1 5
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Brock St. fence collision leads to impaired charges UXBRIDGE: A Pefferlaw man is facing several charges, including impaired driving, after crashing through a metal fence in Uxbridge, rolling his vehicle and resting on the front lawn of another residence, causing approximately $40,000 in damages in the process. According to police, on Saturday, Dec. 20, at approximately 2:20 a.m., officers were called to Brock St. West near Victoria St. in Uxbridge. A motor ve-
hicle travelling at a high rate of speed lost control, crashed into a metal fence at a residence, rolled and ended up in the front yard of another home. The driver was seen fleeing the area. Information was then received the suspect had been picked up by a friend near the scene of the collision and had been transported to Uxbridge Cottage Hospital for treatment of injuries. Officers caught up with the suspect in hospital, where
he was treated for non-life threatening injuries before being arrested. Casey Kea, age 20, of Woodfield Dr. in Pefferlaw, is charged with: Impaired Driving; Dangerous Driving; Drive While Licence Suspended and Fail to Remain. Following a hearing, he was later released from custody. Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to call Cst. Limb of North Division at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2004.
Suspect arrested in Quaker Village Daisy Mart robbery UXBRIDGE: A 20-year-old man was recently arrested in relation to an armed robbery which occurred last September at a convenience store in Uxbridge. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, DRPS investigators attended a location in Newmarket where the suspect, 20year-old Tylor Bain, was arrested without incident. According to a media release from Durham Regional Police, on the evening of Monday, Sept. 29, officers were called to the Daisy Mart store on Quaker Village Dr. after a male was spotted entering the store with his hood up and pointing a handgun at the cashier. Mr. Bain, who was a resident of Uxbridge
at the time of the robbery, is charged with numerous offences including: Robbery with an Offensive Weapon; Disguise with Intent; Possession of a Weapon for Committing an Offence; and Use of an Imitation Firearm During the Commission of an Offence. Police add that he was held for a bail hearing. Anyone with additional information about this investigation is asked to call Det. McInall of Major Crime – Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5359. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on the web site at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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The Township of Scugog recognized the contributions of their firefighters during the evening of Monday, Dec. 15, with the presentation of the annual Fire Department Service Awards. Both Jon Holmes (above) and Al Miller (below) recieved Retirement Recognition awards from Fire Chief Richard Miller and Mayor Tom Rowett, after careers spanning nine and ten years, respectively. Other firefighters recieved medals indictive of their length of service, including: Chief Miller - 40 years, Capt. Gord Gettins - 25 years, Capt. Mike Martin - 15 years, Firefighter Joe Goris - 15 years, Firefighter Dick Hofman - 15 years, Lt. Shane Robinson - 5 years, Firefighter David Hollet - 5 years, Firefighter Jamie Lowe - 5 years, and Firefighter Mike Waller - 5 years. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
Plungers to get ‘Freezin’ for a Reason at annual Polar Plunge BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: The Port Perry Polar Plunge is returning for it’s eighth charitable year in February, and the Port Perry Hospital Auxiliary is seeking plungers to ‘get freezin’ for a reason!’ Promising to be bigger and better than ever before, the Feb. 7 afternoon event will offer music, fun, snacks and warm drinks, photo oppurtunities with the famous polar bear mascots, and hot jacuzzi tubs for the plungers to warm up. Using a pledge sheet, available by contacting Auxiliary volunteers, plungers
can begin collecting their funds and assembling their teams right away. Pledge and sign-up sheets are available by e-mailing Sandy at auxiliary.polarplunge@gmail. com or phoning Ruth at 905-985-6232 to sign up. For those who wish to wait, the registration tent opens at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, in Port Perry’s Palmer Park, located along Water St. Individual Plungers are required to raise a minimum of $200 in pledges. Readers who want to plunge with a partner are asked to let the committee know when they sign up. Teams are welcome as
well as individuals! Team members will all plunge together, so gather your friends, family, colleagues or neighbours and signup together. A minimum $100 pledge per person for groups of four or more is required. Spectators who may have cold feet can even sponsor a plunger and come down to Lake Scugog on Feb. 7 to cheer their heroes into the water. All donations will go to support the Port Perry Hospital by helping its Auxiliary volunteers meet their commitment of $350,000 towards the ‘Your Hospital, Your Future Campaign’.
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NORTH DURHAM SEAGRAVE by Jean Short Wednesday, Dec. 31 Mayor’s Family Skate. Please come out to the Uxbridge Arena and Community Centre, 291 Brock St. West on New Year’s Eve from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. for the Mayor’s Family Skate! Sunday, Jan. 4 MusicFest at Reachview Village in Uxbridge, from 10 to 11 a.m. An excellent venue for anyone interested to gain valuable experience performing - from singing, dancing and playing an instrument to storytelling. All are welcome. For more information, please call Jo at 905-852-6487. Thursday, Jan. 15 Opening night for Hairspray, the latest musical presented by OnStage Uxbridge at the historic Uxbridge Music Hall. The show runs until January 24. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased at Little Acorn in dowtown Uxbridge, by calling 905852-3524 or on-line by visiting www.onstageuxbridge.com. Saturday, Jan. 24 Robert Burns Supper, presented by Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums. Doors open at 6 pm. Haggis and roast beef dinner, served with the pomp and ceremony of the Address to the Haggis, Toasts to the Lassies & Laddies, Robbie Burns’ poems and biography, and more. Performances by the pipe band, highland dancers, and the Luke Family fiddlers. Vegetarian meals available. Cash bar, prizes, and raffles. Funds raised support the band’s activi-
ties. Tickets are $45 per person and are available at Uxbridge Legion Branch 170, 109 Franklin St., Uxbridge (905) 852-5293. Every Monday * Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums welcomes new members and offers free lessons for both, Uxbridge Legion, 109 Franklin St., Uxbridge 7:30 p.m. info: Alex 905-649-1620. * Pineridge Chorus of Sweet Adelines rehearsal, 7:15 p.m., Uxbridge Music Hall, 905-852-6327 Every Tuesday * Knitting , crocheting , or bring your other crafts to Caesarea church hall at 3625 Hwy 57. Our main focus is making baby items for charity. Yarn donations appreciated. Call Joyce 905 986 0777. * Victory Christian Centre (Revolution) youth group, ages 12 and up,7:30 p.m., info: 905-985-1346. * Euchre, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, Blackstock, year round, sponsored by the Cartwright Seniors. *NorthDurhamCommunity Bible Study (interdenominational) meeting, 9:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m., Uxbridge Baptist Church, 231 Brock St., W. Every Wednesday * Community Soup Lunch Noon to 1:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 40 Toronto St. S, Uxbridge. Pay what you can to support Loaves and Fishes food bank and North House. The lunches are provided by North House, local churches and community groups. All are wel-
come! * #41 Port Perry Army Cadets training night, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Port Perry High School, info: www.41portperryrcacc.com * Port Perry Senior’s Chorus, 12:30 p.m., Latcham Centre, Gord Emmerson 905-982-8745. * Handicapable Ministry’, Trinity United Church, 20 First Ave., Uxbridge 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. All special needs women and men are welcome, info 905-852-6213. * North Durham Concert Band meets 7 p.m., R.H.Cornish School, new members welcome. * AA Meeting, 8 p.m. Port Perry Goodtide Group, (speaker meeting, family, friends welcome) Port Perry United Church (basement) 294 Queen St., 905728-1020. * Scugog Shuffleboard Club, Blackstock arena, 9:45 a.m. to noon and 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m., info: 905-986-5530. Every Thursday * ‘Soups on Us,’ organized by five local churches and a Parents Support Group, Church of the Ascension Hall, 266 North St., Port Perry, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. running until March 27. * Weekly Euchres Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Prince Albert Community Centre. New players welcome. * Weekly euchre, Caesarea Hall, 7:30 p.m. * Sunderland Legion, Darts, 7:30 p.m. * Pickleball, 9 a.m. - noon, Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry.
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We wish you a happy, healthy New Year. For travelers over the festive season the roads remained clear of snow and ice and enjoyable temperatures. The Christmas Eve celebration of Jesus’ birth at Seagrave began with Rev. Richard Parker and his wife Marsha and many others enjoying the wagon rides and caroling throughout the village, followed by hot chocolate with marshmallows, cookies, candies and fellowship. A special thanks to Joan and Earl Durward and their team of horses. The church was filled for the service officiated by Rev. Richard Parker. Greeters were Barb Martyn and Rick McAskill who also lit the Advent candles. The Sunday School Angels, Mya Puckrin, Avery Puckrin, R.J. O’Neil and Marissa Scanes told the story of the Angels visit to Mary and the journey to Bethle-
hem by posting figures on a scene portraying the Nativity Scene which was narrated by Wendy Hudgins and helpers Quinton Hudgins and Don Real. The offering was collected by the Sunday School Angels to be donated to the Mission and Service Fund. Carols were sang throughout the service and closed with the singing of Silent Night with the dimming of the lights. Sunday service greeters, ushers and providers of coffee, tea and treats were Kim McCann-Debono and John Debono. The ministry of music was “A Day of Glory” sang by Len Somerville and Wendy Hughes. Rev. Richard Parker announced that he has agreed to be our minister in the upcoming months which was received with a standing ovation. His sermon was about “New Life”, saying God wants us to have a new life everyday by God’s laws not the laws of man. It is time
to clear out our garden of weeds such as, hate, criticism, greed, anger as the weeds drive us away from our purpose in life. Remind yourself to check your garden for weeds. If anyone would wish a visit at home or hospital Rev. Parker is willing to do visitations. Please let him know. The Out Reach Committee is looking for volunteers to co-ordinate four Out To Lunch’s next year. If you are interested, please contact Bette Somerville, Betty Lou Beacock, Don Real or Jean Short. Coming Events: Jan. 4, at 9:15 a.m. - Church Service with Rev. Parker Jan. 8, 2015 at 7 p.m. Bible Study with the subject being Greed. Thanks for all who help with this column. If you have any items for this column, please contact grammiejean2010@hotmail.com or phone 905-985-9921.
BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly Seasons Greeting to the Editor and staff of the Standard, the readers and contributions of this column. Hopefully you had a Merry Christmas with good wishes for a healthy and Happy New Year. Sympathy is extended to Jennifer and Mark Graham, Emma and Gillian on the death of Jennifer’s mother, Jacqueline Garrett after a lengthy fight against cancer. Jacqueline was 84 years old. She spent several weeks with Jennifer and Mark before having to be admitted to hospital. A memorial was held in Toronto. Sympathy is also extended to Marilyn and George Cochrane and family on the recent passing of Marilyn’s aunt, Doreen Westlake of Solina. Our thoughts are also with Brenda Bryant, Dwayne, Julie and Chris and their spouses and families on the passing of George Bryant. George suffered a brain aneurysm followed by a stroke fourteen years ago. He has been in nursing homes ever since. Committal service was held on Monday morning at Grove-
side Cemetery, in Brooklin. Many, many wonderful family gatherings were held over the Christmas Season. Perhaps after all of the special eating, you would like to join the walkers on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at the Recreation Centre for the free programme. Richard Van Camp has returned home from an enjoyable holiday at the home of his daughter Jill and Mike Davidson, Jonah and Qwen of Bermuda. Zoe Peeters of Orillia and Jocelyn Rivett of Beeton are spending a week with their grandmother, Joyce Kelly. Hopefully the flu bug has not hit your family over the festive season. Many have been on the sick list. Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Larry Doble with a high of 93, Keith Van Camp who also had the most lone hands, Don Trunks, Wilma Van Camp, Laura Zyck and Lorna Edgerton low. The specials were won by Gerry McArthur, Aila Morgan, Joyce Kelly and Elaine Bailey.
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GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till Happy New Year to All! The celebrations of Christmas, and of the New Year, have been times of families and friends getting together, of joy and laughter; for some, sorrow and loneliness, and memories of those passed on; time for sharing with gifts, and celebrating the birth of Christ with love and hope for the future. Happy December birthday wishes go out to Rodd Foster, Eunice Rahm, John Olivero, Murray Stone and Canyon Myers. Congratulations to Dan and Leslie Martin on the arrival of baby number three, Madeline, another grandchild for Ann and Keith St. John. Madeline and John McCabe have enjoyed having their son Michael and family home for part of the holiday from Furnie, B.C. Debbie and Mark Roundell of Ottawa were with Murray and Shirley Lee Tuesday 22nd till Dec. 26 morning. Brian, Janice, Katelyn Lee, Glen and I enjoyed dinner with them on Christmas Day at Canter-
bury Commons. On Boxing Day, nephew Rob and Laurie Dobson, Melissa and Ben of Waterloo visited with us for a short time. Our family gathering (of 25) was at our place on Dec. 26. Women’s Bible Study begins January 6, 2 p.m., at the church. The Christmas Sunday service, led by Rev. R. Parker, was the Fourth Advent Sunday with the Candle of “Love” litany & lighting by Steve, Cheryl and Hillary Quantrill. Beautiful poinsettias placed in memory of loved ones decorated the sanctuary. Bible Jeopardy was with Val Hunter who gave Canyon and Faith Myers their 4 sticker prize, and answers were given by Kaine Richardson and Caidance Mantifel. Canyon also answered his question for Dec. 28th. On Christmas Eve Juli Myers led the service, Tim Myers read the scriptures. The lighting of the Christ Candle was performed by Karl and Carol Higeli. Three lovely anthems by the senior choir, led by organist Stuart
Beaudoin, the solo “Mary Did You Know” beautifully sung by Maya Higeli, accompanied with guitar by her father Karl, the cello accompaniment by guest Ann Balmer for the “Carols”, and Juli’s message “God Is With Us” made Christmas Eve special. Ken and Marilyn White welcomed all to Dec. 28th service with Rev. Richard Parker speaking on “New Life” tearing the weeks of anger, jealousy, stubbornness etc from our lives as a New Year begins. Music ministry was a lovely solo by Hillary Balmer “ O Come Let Us Adore Him.” It was announced that Rev. Parker will continue to serve Greenbank and Seagrave churches for the next six months, or as necessary. Please keep Rev. Paul in your prayers, and any who are ill or in need of comfort. May 2015 bring many good things to all. I will look forward to sharing your news items when you call 905-985-0535, or drop off by Sunday evening at 20118 Hwy 12.
ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling The Christmas festivities have passed, 2015 is upon us; I hope the Spirit of Christmas remains with all of us throughout the coming year. Several families will remember this Christmas as the time they lost loved ones. We remember particularly Dorothy Risebrough, whose funeral was Dec. 20. A beautiful eulogy was read by Rev. Diane and Grace, her granddaughter, accompanied herself as she sang “Silent Night. Both her grandmother and great-grandmother would have been very proud! Also passing away was Mary Ball; are deepest sympathies to her many children and grands as well as siblings. Jean Cain, wife of Donald and formerly of Conc. 4, also passed on. Home for the holidays are George Moore, Jeremy Popodynic and wife and Debbie Lockerby. A great many families celebrated more than once together as everyone tried to be with everyone else, in-laws and outlaws all! Much delicious food and fun was had at each table, too numerous to mention. Sunday, Dec. 21 was dedicated to Love. Rev. Diane brought along her friend Rebecca to remind us of a special love. Guest soloist was Brenda Harwood Moore singing the Christmas version of “Hallelujah” at Sand-
ford. The Christmas Eve service was beautiful! The incomparable Carol Gibson was at the piano in Sandford, with Nancy at the organ. Brenda Moore and Country Christmas Singers provided music at Zephyr and the last advent candle was lit. The candlelighting ceremony closed the service. This Sunday was the first of the new church year and concentrated on Anna, waiting in the temple for many years for the Messiah to appear. Next Sunday is a regular service, but Jan. 11 will be a joint service at Sandford, at 11 a.m. Following the service there will be a pot-luck lunch and following that Rev, Diane will show pictures and tell about her and Chris’s trek across Spain on the Camino de Santiago. All are invited to join us. Also on Jan. 11, all reports are to be given to Nancy in preparations for the Annual meetings in February. On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Sandford Council meets, and Zephyr meets on the 15th. On Thursday, Jan. 15, in the afternoon there will also be a movie shown entitled “Heaven is For Real” starting at 1:30 p.m. at Zephyr. Jan 25 is a joint pastoral charge service at Zephyr and on the 28th, Sandford will host the Food Bank Soupers Lunch.
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Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net After School Programs Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday “HEARTBEAT” - 4pm - 7pm Tuesday - Youth Meeting 7:30pm Friday - 7:00 p.m. Revival Service Come expecting to have a God encounter Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES
19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, January 4 10 a.m. Morning Service Rev. Michelle Hofman
319 Queen Street, Port Perry 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, January 4 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Marco Testa 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
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry Phone: (905) 982-2064 newsongadmin@powergate.ca www.newsongportperry.ca Sunday January 4, 10am Nursery and Sunday School Available Wednesday Eucharist 7am All are Welcome. (Anglican Network in Canada)
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
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
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SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
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Minister Rev. John Anderson 266 North St., Port Perry
Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com
Wednesday
Mid morning Eucharist 11:30am
Sunday, January 4 10:00 am Eucharist Epiphany Sunday
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SUNDAY, January 4 Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship
Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffery St., Prince Albert 11:30am Morning Worship
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EDITORIAL
Your opinion matters Send us an e-mail to standarddarryl@powergate.ca or a letter to: The Standard, 94A Water St., Port Perry ON L9L 1J2
Message not transmitting To the Editor,
Scouts thank tree trimmers North Durham has spirit To the Editor,
To the Editor,
How sad to read there are still those who insist on drinking and driving. I am sure no one intentionally wants to cause harm to themselves, their family or anyone else on the road and yet for some reason they haven’t got the message of Don’t Drink And Drive. There is no point in writing anything else because it has all been said and we have all read the headlines and possibly buried a loved one. So what is it going to take to get the message out? Bev Northeast Goodwood
The 1st Port Perry Scout Group wishes to convey a huge thank you to all who supported the annual Christmas Tree sale this year. During the 117 shifts that spanned a period of 25 days, more than 50 volunteers sold a grand total of 410 trees, making over $5,000 towards the funding of activities, camps and equipment for the youth. A special note of gratitude is extended to - Terry and Andy Leitch of Canadian Tire; Larry Emmerson; and all the parents, youth and leaders who volunteered their extremely valuable time in the run up to Christmas - the group salutes your contribution and wishes you a very Happy New Year.
Throughout this holiday season it was great to see such goodwill in this community. Seemingly everywhere I went right up until I finished my shopping on Christmas Eve, there were people overwhelmed by the spirit of the season. Aside from a few noisy horn honking drivers on Toronto St., no one seemed to be in a mad dash to put themselves first, and having moved here from Toronto, it was a welcome sight. All of the good things that make this area such a joy to live in were on display this holiday season and we can all be proud to call this area home.
Pauline Warden Port Perry
Mike Jacobsen Uxbridge
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Christmas tree collection NORTH DURHAM: Residents of North Durham are reminded that Christmas tree collection will be offered after the holiday season. Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge residents’ Christmas tree collection will occur on the following dates only: Monday, Jan. 5 and Monday, Jan. 12. Unfavorable weather conditions may delay collection—please leave trees at the curb and they will be collected. Natural trees are turned into mulch and reused in a variety of ways. Real trees are grown as crops and are composted back into the environment, unlike discarded artificial trees, which end up in the waste stream. Please note the following setout specifications provided by the Region of Durham:
- Trees must have tinsel, decorations and stands removed. - Trees must be set out by 7 a.m. on your collection day, but no earlier than 7 p.m. the evening before your collection day. - Trees in plastic bags will not be collected. - There is no limit to the number of trees collected per household. - Trees exceeding three metres (10 feet) must be cut in half in order to be collected. - Please ensure that trees are not buried in snow or frozen to the ground. Residents who miss their collection date may also drop off trees at any of Durham’s Waste Management Facilities during regular hours of operation (disposal fees will apply). For more information, visit www.durham.ca/wmf.
Cartwright High School named heritage property SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog has recently indicated its intent to designate the former Cartwright High School, located at14220 Old Scugog Rd., in Blackstock - as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act). A statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of Cartwright High School and a description of the property’s heritage attributes is available through the Township’s web site or by contacting the Clerk’s Department. As per the Act, notice of objection to the designation can be received by the Township of Scugog until Jan. 3. Upon receipt of an objection, the matter will be referred to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing and report in the near future. If no objection is received within the designated period, Council may consider and pass a By-law designating Cartwright High School under Part IV of the Act.
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Thursday, January 1, 2015 • 7
Geoff carpentier
The holiday season is upon us and sometimes I wonder where all the bugs have gone. Seems a bit silly, but they’re out there somewhere – at least most of them – but where are they? Insects and their allies (e.g. spiders, centipedes, thrips, ticks, etc.) all have to deal with the cold of winter when they’d assuredly die if they just presumed it was business as usual. So how do they survive? The solutions are myriad and vary between species. Some, such as the Monarch Butterfly and the Green Darner (a type of dragonfly), undertake a long and dangerous migration to and from the south. Predators and hazards abound along the route. Was it a wise choice in the first place? Presumably so, for each year they return having survived these adventures. Why they go and others stay is a mystery. Most bugs do stay and figure out ways to survive. Hiding is the preferred option and it works well. But where? – it’s cold out there you know. Insects overwinter as adults or immatures or in some cases in the egg stage. The location where they will overwinter has to be carefully selected, ensuring that predators cannot find them and that there is enough heat so that they won’t freeze solid. A risky business to be sure. A few of the more adaptive ones have figured out that our homes are a good choice. Those of you living in the country are familiar with the Cluster Fly that seeks out our homes in the fall, where they will try to hibernate. These are the “house flies” we see on our windows each fall, clustering there so to speak. Eventually they find tiny cracks in the walls and crawl behind them to overwinter. In the spring they attempt to exit the house the same way they entered, but they have poor memories so often we see them on the window sill in March and April trying to get out through the glass. Ladybugs and Leaf-footed Bugs are also happy to share our homes with us. Others are even smarter and never actually leave the warmth of our homes. The cockroach, many “house” spiders, white flies, fleas, bedbugs and House Centipedes are but a few that have it figured out. So as long as they can find food
You say you wanna resolution New Year’s resolutions are made to be broken, and I usually avoid making any promises to avoid the trend. After many years of short-lived resolutions, like the two days I decided I was a vegetarian in Grade 6, I think I’m due to make a few changes that stick. To reinforce this thought, I’ll try to explain the how and why these new rules are important to me. Maybe the rambling is as much for me as it is for you. In my books, 2014 was the year of The To-Do List, who’s main feature is the mass of 1,447 unread e-mails waiting in my inbox, and pile of phone call reminders next to my laptop. My initial and main goal is to clear my desk and sort through the spam, to regroup and refocus my efforts. In this new year, my first resolution is to not only make more time, but to make more use of the time I’ve got. My mother has always old me that if procrastination was an Olympic sport, I’d get a medal - but after several years of video games and cold pizza at 2 a.m. I think the first step is to make midnight procrastination a little more useful. This means things like spending less time reading Buzzfeed’s ‘Top 10 Ways To Waste Your Time’ and more time reading Wikipedia articles, or putting my collection of computer parts back to work. Who knows, I may even log in to my LinkedIn account at some point in the next twelve months!
Even so, I think something valuable we can all pledge this year is to spend more time disconnected. While smart phones and laptops are powerful tools, it’s important to try and remember that they’re just that; tools. During this season’s Christmas dinners (all six of them!), the best moments weren’t spent with the TV on or scrolling through Facebook - but sitting around the table playing cards with family, and giving my nieces piggy-back rides around the house. It’s all fun and games until someone knocks their head off the chandelier that’s when it becomes a sport. That’s also when Uncle B spends the next two hours carying four little girls around the house, and getting his head used as a cup holder for those eternally sticky sippy cups. Moving on, for my second resolution, I am endeavoring to work my way through my bed-side stack of ‘Books to be Read’ and get back into literature. Truth be told, I’m probably in the middle of about twelve novels - and I’ve run out of bookmarks. With a collection of over 100 paperbacks and dusty tomes in the bookshelf, it’s clear that someone who looks a lot like me used to find the time to read. I actually tend to re-read books, and never get rid of them - something which has no doubt puzzled my girlfriend Jordie for the past few years. Believe it or not, I even fancied myself a bit of a poet
they’re okay since heat is no longer an issue – life is good but most of us aren’t delighted to share our home with many of them as they can be a bit intrusive sometimes! For the vast majority of insects, the outdoors is the only option. Masters at figuring out where the micro-climate is most ideal, they crawl under leaf litter, behind loose bark, bore into trees or tunnel underground. Some of the aquatic species will hide in the debris at the bottom of a pond or river or dig into the mud – carrying their own little pack of air in some cases or in others breathing through gills. Truly remarkable, insects can easily survive when outside temperatures dip well into the minus numbers. Insects have the ability to reduce their biological functions such that only essential processes work – respiration and waste elimination are basically all that operate in the winter. Obviously they don’t eat or breed or even move about much, so energy loss is minimized and survival is better assured. Whatever means they choose it works, for each spring, they emerge and start the cycle over again. Of course because they do stay here, other species can survive as well. Ever watch the chickadees and nuthatches searching tree bark, crevices around our houses or tossing leaves on the ground? It’s not idle exercise but a constant search for these billions of insect critters that will sustain the birds and mammals through the winter. Their survival ensures the survival of many others. So next time you see a bug in your house, respect her – she’s a smart one. By the way, it’s obviously a female as the males aren’t likely bright enough to come inside out of the cold – sorry guys! Geoff Carpentier is a published author, expedition guide and environmental consultant. Visit Geoff on-line at www.avocetnatureservices.com & on Facebook and Linked In.
Up All Knight Shoot First, Ask Later DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard @darrylknight
in high school - if ‘borrowing’ ideas from Jim Morrison lyrics and Tom Wolfe books could be called poetry. My writing and art teachers seemed to enjoy it at least, and it’s a great feeling to find the perfect work or hard-hitting sentence. However, since college, the combination of relationships, work, and being constantly clawed by a cat who’s convinced she’s a dog has left little time to write or read, outside of my work here at The Standard. Because books are the cause of many sleepless nights in the first place, finishing that Edgar Allen Poe anthology might be the perfect pairing for some useful procrastination this year. In 2015, I hope to spend less of that precious time with my new time-burglarizing friend Netflix - and more of it getting reacquainted with books, friends, and that massive To Do List (I’m hoping it’s gone by 2016). There you have it, a few musing thoughts on how I hope to affect a sea change on my new year - how do you, the reader, hope to change yours? Wishing you and yours all the best in 2015.
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Three straight wins vault MoJacks to top of COJHL table DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
The Port Perry MoJacks closed 2014 on a winning note, claiming victory in their final three games played to push themselves into the table’s top spot. Following a 4-1 loss in Uxbridge on Friday, Dec. 19, the MoJacks rebounded with wins over Georgina, Little Britain and North Kawartha to close out the year on a three-game winning streak. On Sunday, Dec. 21, the MoJacks rolled to a 7-4 win as they melted the Georgina Ice at Scugog Arena. Kyle Schweda gave the MoJacks the lead with just over four minutes to play in the first period. Port Perry then lit the lamp four times in the second period, with Ryan Nichols netting a pair to go along with singles from Matt Doucette and Graham Lamers. The Ice would net a pair of their own in the second to make the score 5-2 heading into the third period. Nichols completed his hat trick near the mid-point of the third, before a pair of Ice tallies cut the MoJacks’ lead to 6-4. However, an unassisted goal from Owen Bateman with just under two minutes to play sealed the win for Port Perry. Following the holiday break, the MoJacks were back in action on Saturday, Dec. 27, as they trekked to Little Britain, looking to shoplift two points from the fifth-place Merchants. Less than four minutes into the action, Doucette gave the MoJacks an early lead when his blast from the point slipped through a logjam of bodies to find the back of the net. The teams would trade scoring chances throughout the opening period, with an energetic and exciting pace to the action in the cozy confines of Little Britain Arena. With just under a minute to play in the first period, Jeff St. Pierre scooped up a loose puck and powered down the wing before unleashing a hard shot that beat Merchants goalie Adam Harris to double Port Perry’s advantage on the scoreboard. The Merchants would cut Port Perry’s lead to a single goal on a powerplay marker from Jesse Beers just over two minutes into the second period. However, less than a minute later, Schweda restored a two-goal lead for the MoJacks, assisted by Lamers and Konrad Piorkowski. Little Britain would press the MoJacks defensive corps, featuring forwards Powell and
MoJacks netminder Blake Shaw stops Bruins forward Tyson Eastgate during the MoJacks’ 4-1 defeat on Friday, Dec. 19 in Uxbridge. Since that game, Shaw and Jeff Julien have submitted solid outing between the pipes to propel Port Perry to three consecutive wins to finish the 2014 portion of the COJHL season. DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard Cole Murray assuming new roles for much of the latter half of the period, but could not solve the solid goaltending of Jeff Julien. Just 13 seconds into the third period, Terry Snoddon scored to draw Little Britain to within a goal, but with a defender draped all over him, Schweda scored his second of the game almost eight minutes into the third to restore a two-goal lead for Port Perry. However, the Merchants refused to go quietly into the night, and almost four minutes later Kurtis Moore flicked home a wrist shot from just inside the blue line, assisted by Beers and Snoddon, to cut the MoJacks’ lead to 4-3. There would be tense moments down the stretch, but with 30 seconds left, and after hitting the post moments earlier, St. Pierre scored his second of the night into an open net to seal a 5-3 win for the MoJacks. There was little time to celebrate for
the MoJacks, as they hosted the North Kawartha Knights on the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 28 before a crowd of almost 200 spectators at Scugog Arena. The MoJacks did not disappoint their fans as they cruised to a 7-0 win, with Blake Shaw earning his second shutout of the campaign, and league-leading 13th victory of the season. Another hat trick from Nichols gave the MoJacks a 3-0 lead through forty minutes of play. In the third, Powell, Lucas Clark, Evan Wasylyk and Steve Sampson all lit the lamp to close out the win for the MoJacks. Clark had a strong return to the line-up, also netting two assists on the afternoon. As well, Todd McNair and St. Pierre both contributed a pair of assists to the winning effort for the MoJacks. Loose Pucks: - Defenceman Liam Schweda continues to recover from an upper body injury,
and informed The Standard on Saturday night that he is hopeful to be back in action this coming weekend. - Port Perry Midget Predators captain Jesse Menzies spent the weekend patrolling the blue line for his hometown MoJacks, and the 17-year-old defenceman responded with a solid effort against the Knight after a first period ejection for checking for behind spoiled his Saturday night against Little Britain. - The MoJacks have stocked up on salt as they start as busy weekend with an encounter with the Georgina Ice in Keswick at 7:30 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 2. On Sunday, Jan. 4, Port Perry renews hostilities with the Merchants at Scugog Arena, starting at 2:25 p.m. A busy stretch for the MoJacks wraps up on Tuesday, Jan. 6, with a trip to the shores of the Otonabee River for a 7:30 p.m. tilt in Lakefield against the Chiefs.
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Bruins skate to 4-1 win in ‘Battle of North Durham’ DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
The Uxbridge Bruins surged into the COJHL’s holiday break atop the table following a 4-1 win over the Port Perry MoJacks in the latest round of the ‘Battle of North Durham’ which played out in Uxbridge, on Friday, Dec. 19. The MoJacks came into the game with a three-gamesto-one lead in the season series, and were looking for a clean sweep of the games played in Uxbridge. However, the Bruins had other plans in mind, and pressed the MoJacks early, with Shane Smith and Todd Winder combining for great scoring chances early. With just under five minutes to play in the opening stanza, MoJacks goalie Blake Shaw made an acrobatic save on Marco Mastangelo, but the puck bounced to Tyson Eastgate in front of the net, and he flicked home the rebound to give the Bruins a 1-0 advantage. Thomas Sheedy would double the Bruins’ lead with slightly less than two minutes remaining in the first, when his shot from the point found the back of the net, giving the Uxbridge resident his first career Junior ‘C’ goal, assisted by Connor Evans and Mastrangelo. Port Perry would pick up the pace in the second period, but were continually stone-walled by strong goaltending from Uxbridge netminder Branden Francey, who made several sensational saves to keep the Bruins ahead 2-0 heading into the third period. Less than two minutes into the third period, an unassisted blast from Daryl Thomson extended Uxbridge’s lead to three goals. Nearing the mid-point of the third, the Bruins overwhelmed the Port Perry defence on a delayed penalty call, with great puck movement in the offensive zone, leading to Winder tipping in a shot from the point by Evans. Alex Siblock also drew an assist on the play. Shortly afterwards, the MoJacks broke up Francey’s shutout bid on a bizarre series of events, as a shot from Jeff St. Pierre deflected off a defenceman’s shoulder pad and flipped high into the air, fooling Francey as it came to rest inside the Uxbridge net. The MoJacks would have more scoring chances down the stretch, including excellent opportunities for Kyle Schweda and Kyle Powell, but were unable to convert, as the Bruins skated to a 4-1 victory. “Everything has been building for us lately, and our guys are having a lot of fun and it’s showing on the ice,” Bruins captain Carter Vahey told The Standard following the game. “We knew that Port Perry was looking to sweep us in our building tonight, and we talked about it before the game. Everyone’s been accepting their roles really well, and tonight was a great team effort and shows how willing everyone is to buy in to what we’re trying to accomplish. It was great to give our fans a win heading into this holiday break, hopefully we can come back recharged and ready for the new year.” Loose Pucks: - The Bruins were back in action on Tuesday, Dec. 30 (after the Standard’s press deadline) following a 11-day break for the holidays, as they took on the Little Britain Merchants in Uxbridge. - The Bruins are back in action on home ice at 7:45 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 2, when they host the Lakefield Chiefs. On Saturday, Jan. 3, the Bruins hit the road for a 7:20 p.m. match-up against the North Kawartha Knights in Apsley.
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(Top) MoJacks winger Jeff St. Pierre rings a shot off the crossbar during the Bruins’ 4-1 win over Port Perry in Uxbridge on Friday, Dec. 19. (Below) Prior to the game, Bruins goalie Branden Francey (left) had the chance to meet the COJHL’s newest fan, three-week-old Abbileen Knight as she was joined by her proud parents. “She was my good luck charm tonight,” Francey said after posting his 11th win of the season. DYNAMIC DESIGNS Special to The Standard/ PHOTO COURTESY OF UXBRIDGE BRUINS
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GLADYS LUCILLE GRAY (A Founding Member of the Maybelle Rebekah Lodge in Port Perry and a former Member of the Community Memorial Hospital Board in Port Perry for 25 years.) Peacefully, on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 90. Lucille (nee Mark), beloved wife of the late Bert Gray (1992). Loved mother of Bill and his wife Peggy, and Muriel and her husband Bob Gray Fitz-Gerald (deceased). Loving grandmother of Megan (Chris), Courtney (James), Simon and Hilary and great grandmother of Grayson. Dear sister of Harold Mark (deceased), Gordon Mark (deceased) and Keith Mark and his wife Ruth. The family of Lucille Gray received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Saturday, December 27th from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate her life was held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. followed by a Reception in the Heritage Room of the funeral home. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
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BRYANT, GEORGE HARVEY EDWARD Passed peacefully at Hillsdale Est ates on Wednesday December 24th, 2014 at the age of 75. Dearly loved husband of Brenda (Ormiston). Loved Dad of Dwayne and his wife Carol of Mitchell, Julie Bryant and her husband Edward of Mississauga and Christophor and his partner Melodie of Janetville. Grandfather of Rebecca and Jordan. Survived by his sisters Sylvia Grabowski and Rhonda Bryant. Pre-deceased by Shirley, Muriel and Lucille. A private family interment has taken place at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. In memory of George, memorial donations to Port Perry Hospital Foundation (Ladies Auxiliary) would be appreciated. Messages of condolence and shared memories may be forwarded to www.barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com MARGARET MICHIE Peacefully, on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 91. Margaret (nee McLeod), beloved wife of the late Orten Michie (1991). Loved mother of Velma and her husband Garry Hulcoop (deceased) of Scugog Island, Alex Michie of Toronto, Darlene and her husband Ian McKellar (deceased) of Oshawa, Ken Michie of Oshawa, Margot Carroll of Courtice, Donna Gulas of Port Perry and the late John Michie. She will be missed by her many grandchildren and many great grandchilren. The family of Margaret Michie received friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, “McDermott-Panabaker Chapel”, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Tuesday, December 30th from 10 – 11 a.m. A Service to celebrate her life was held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. followed by a Reception in the Heritage Room of the funeral home. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry 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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JOHN (JACK) PERRY HOOKER Passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the age of 87. Jack was the much beloved husband of Ruth Jeanette (nee Balson) Hooker for 65 happy years of marriage. They lived in Kinsale, Balsam Lake, Lindsay and Port Perry, Ontario. Jack will be loved and cherished forever by his children Nancy Morden (Lloyd), Roy Hooker (Dorothy), Gordon Hooker (Dianne), Shirley Hooker (Richard MacEachern) and Diane Jones (Brian), his 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Jack will be greatly missed by his four Balson sisters-in-law Velma, Doreen, Betty and Doris, 11 nieces and nephews, Joanne and Kenneth Hooker. Born April 28, 1927 in Oshawa, Ontario to Alvin George and Laura (nee Harris) Hooker. Jack is predeceased by his parents and brother Gerald (Nip) Hooker. From an early age Jack loved to travel with his family far and wide throughout Canada, the US and islands. He made many dear friends along the way, played on hockey and baseball teams, square danced and sang, marvelled at nature and animals, then always returned home with a smile, a laugh, a happy heart and good cheer. John Perry Hooker was a Gentle Man with sparkling blue eyes. May his soul rest in peace. The family will receive friends at Parker Funeral Home, 19 Moose Road, Lindsay on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 1:00 pm until time of memorial service in the chapel at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers in memoriam donations to the Ross Memorial Hospital Auxiliary would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by Parker Funeral Home, 705-324-1988. Online condolences may be made at www.parkerfuneralhome.ca. KEEGAN, MICHAEL ANTHONY Passed away with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the Port Perry Community Nursing Home at the age of 66. Michael Keegan dearly beloved husband of Sandy Keegan of Sunderland. Loving father of Marc Keegan. Dear brother of Marie Dowey. Michael will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Family and friends will be received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Friday, January 9, 2015 from 12 to 1 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Michael will be held in the chapel on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. On line condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca LOW & LOW FUNERAL HOME
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ARIES (March 20-April 19): You are gaining a much better understanding of yourself and your personal goals. If you have always wanted to teach, 2015 is the year to do it. Or, pursue higher education to move up the corporate ladder.
LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Develop you mental abilities and learn how to communicate more effectively. Go back to school to upgrade your skill level. Keep your car in good condition and drive within the speed limit.
TAURUS (April 19-May 20): In 2015, your focus will turn to joint finances. Since it will be difficult to count on anyone for financial back-up, you must become more cost effective and efficient at handling your money. Keep daily records.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Pay close attention to the way you spend your money. Finances only become a problem if you are not handling them properly. Organize your money to the best of your ability and stick to your budget.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Over the coming year, create new goals, find yourself and establish a new identity. As you gain more confidence, you will become more realistic and sure of yourself. Do not shy away from new CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your challenge in 2015 responsibilities. will be to become more disciplined and organized in business. CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): Situations no lonSince your work skills will be tested, try to find a way to work ger relevant will leave your life in 2015. Be prepared to let go of some of people, who supported you in the past, and stand smarter, not harder. Be sure to follow a sensible diet. LEO (July 22-Aug. 22):Some Leos will turn their on your two feet. Eat healthy to keep your energy level up. GEMINI (May 20-June 21): In 2015, be prepared for more time demands and pressures from other people. Single Geminis, involved in long term relationships, will marry. Good year to consider a business partnership.
hobbies into businesses in 2015. You must develop your own AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Take on a leadership inner resources of love and creativity, rather than looking to the role in a club or organization, or become a team leader at work. Friendships will change, old friends may leave your life to make outside world to satisfy your needs. VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Some Virgos will room for new ones. Renew old friendships. downsize in 2015, while others will get more heavily involved with mortgage payments. Still others will have to deal with more pressing family obligations. Pay closer attention to your home life.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):A productive business cycle, you will have to deal with a busy year in the workplace. However, you will get plenty of recognition for your efforts. Your job, or avocation, should bring you much personal fulfillment.
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SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. LeSaux-Ball Call to worship was called by the Rev Michelle Hofman, and a warm welcome went out to all who attended the service. A big Thank You goes out to Jan and Bonnie Gerrow for providing the refreshments following the service at time for fellowship. Could all the people
who submit reports for the Annual Report please have them into Elizabeth by Jan. 23. Happy Birthdays this week go out to Marvin Appleton on Dec. 29, Carol Wilson on Dec. 31, and Randy Freeman on Jan. 2. The offices on the First Nation remain closed this
week and will re-open on Monday, Jan. 5, at 8:30 a.m. I would like to wish all my readers a very Happy New Year and all the best in 2015. I can be reached at 905985-7662 by phone or by e-mail at whitekwe@hotmail. com for submissions to the Scugog Island news.
CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Here are the Caesarea Nestleton Euchre results for the month of December. Dec. 4: 1st (tie) - S. Stephenson, R. Stephenson, D. McCombe and J. Slemon; 2nd - J. Bradbury; 3rd (tie) - J. Kushner, H. Krieg, J. Attfield, H. Crawford and M. Trunks; 4th (tie) - A. Manns and L. Zych; 5th - D. Sheehey. Most Lone Hands (tie) - M. Trunks and H. Krieg. Low Score - B. Crawford. We had 10 tables plus 1 extra person for a total of 41 people Dec. 11: 1st - W. Bradt; 2nd - B. Crawford; 3rd - E. Bradt; 4th - B. Moase. Most Lone Hands - B. Moase. Low Score - G. Paisley. We only had 6 tables plus 3 extras for a total of 27 people due to a small winter
storm that day. Dec. 18: 1st - L. Zych; 2nd (tie) - L. Carder and J. Attfield; 3rd (tie) - A. Mastin and K. Rohrer; 4th (tie) - E. Nelson, H. Coates and W. Mitchell; 5th (tie) - D. Trunks and E. Bailey. Most Lone Hands - K. Rohrer. Low Score (tie) - B. Brigley, M. Moore and B. Crawford. We had 12 full tables for a total of 48 people, our annual Christmas potluck dinner went really well, with lots of fun and prizes for everyone in attendance. We will be back in full swing on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Nestleton Hall on Hwy. 7A. Every Thursday evening, everyone is welcome to join us.
Happy New Year from all of us at The Standard!
DRPS hopeful after Festive RIDE Campaign charges reduced from 2013 NORTH DURHAM: The sixth week of the DRPS Festive R.I.D.E. campaign resulted in 10 more motorists being charged with various drinking and driving offences. This brings the current campaign total to 92 compared to 102 at the same point last year. This year’s Festive R.I.D.E. team has seen an increase in the number of designated driver services active in the late night and early morning hours. More bar patrons are choosing these services instead of drinking and driving. So far this year, a total of 8,981 vehicles have been stopped by the Festive R.I.D.E. team, compared to 6,678 vehicles stopped at the same point last year. Extreme winter weather conditions hampered efforts last year. One more week of this year’s Festive RIDE campaign remains. Week 6 concentrated on Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, and Brock Township, with the following totals (2013 Week 6 totals in brackets): - 1220 (371) Vehicles were stopped by R.I.D.E. - 127 (34) People were given Roadside
Breath Tests. - 14 (7) People received “3 Day Suspensions” for registering a “WARN.” - 10 (10) People were charged with Drinking and Driving Offences. - 16 (16) Criminal Code Charges were laid against the 10 people charged - 8 (3) G1 G2 / Young Driver License Holder Breaches of No Alcohol Condition. - 32 (6) Charged with various Highway Traffic Act offences. A complete list of those charged with Impaired/Exceed/Refuse will be posted on the DRPS web site at www.drps.ca under Hot Topics. Under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, anyone charged with a drinking and driving criminal offence will have his or her driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days, even if they are not the registered owner of the motor vehicle. Durham Regional Police would like to advise all motorists that drinking and driving will not be tolerated on our streets and to please choose an option such as public transit, taxi, or designated driver.
SCA seeks artists Hairspray opens Jan. 15 BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
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SCUGOG: The Scugog Council for the Arts will be opening its doors to North Durham’s artists for the 2015 calendar year, and have begun accepting exhibit proposals. Exhibits change monthly, with an opening reception the first Saturday of the month each month, patrons are given the chance to view exciting and fresh work by local artisans, in a variety of mediums. Artists and arts organizations in all media are invited to submit a proposal for solo, duo or group exhibits. Proposals should include a summary and description of the show theme and title if known; artist statement and Curriculum Vitae; and six to ten images on CD or thumbdrive of work representative of the show for judgement. The gallery can accommodate up to 24 hanging works (subject to size) and six to ten threedimensional works (subject to media and size). The SCA will consider all proposals for quality, diversity and balance of representation. For more information, contact the Scugog Council for the Arts office at 905- 982-2121, or e-mail info@scugogarts.ca. Proposals are open now, and will be accepted until July 15.
UXBRIDGE: The latest theatrical offering from OnStage Uxbridge, the much-loved musical ‘Hairspray’ will be hitting the stage later this month. Directed by OnStage veteran Cathy Christoff, ‘Hairspray’ is a multi-Tony Award winner, including Best Musical, and is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and a host of deliriously tuneful songs. The show opens on Thursday, Jan. 15 at the historic Uxbridge Music Hall, located at 16 Main St. South, with an 8 p.m. performance, and runs until Saturday, Jan. 24. Evening performances will be showcased
from Jan. 15 to 17 and Jan. 22 to 24. There are 3 p.m. matinee performances scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 24. Tickets are currently on sale for $20, with three options for local theatre enthusiasts to make their purchase. In person at the Little Acorn, located at 77 Brock St. West in downtown Uxbridge, by phone at 905-852-3524 or by visiting the OnStage Uxbridge web site at www.onstageuxbridge.com. OnStage Uxbridge’s season will wrap up in April with performances of Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None,’ directed by Samantha Smilovic.
Pride and Prejudice at U.S.S. UXBRIDGE: Jane Austen is coming to Uxbridge this month, during the Uxbridge Secondary School Dramatic Arts Department’s production of the famous novel Pride and Prejudice, running from Jan. 13 to 17.
The shows will be take place at the school, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. on show nights, with the curtain to Jane Austen’s world being lifted at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $10.
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Scugog Island water Three clever steps to a warmer winter F RO M PAG E 1
“We are in the process of determining capacity of the on reserve wells now, and we will build appropriate distribution facilities - up to code with Provincial regulations,” said Mr. Verasammy. “We want to give confidence to the community that they will be taken care of now, and in the future.” The deputatants recieved support from Scugog Council, and Mayor Tom Rowett directed staff to begin drafting a support letter for the project - noting that clean and safe water would lend itself to growth and development in the area. If all goes according to plan, the study will take several months to complete, and will likely not break ground until the spring of next year - provided that the Federal SCF grant is approved.
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Layer upon layer of bulky winter gear helps Canadians to ward off the season’s bite for a time, but there are other ways to keep the persistent cold at bay for the long term. The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) recommends a winter regime of exercise, a hearty and healthy diet, and natural health support to keep you warm, even through the worst of the season. Exercise Regular exercise gets the blood pumping and blood vessels dilating, helping to distribute warmth to our extremities. A good workout also burns calories, a process that produces lasting heat, so keep moving. The rush of endorphins we get from exercising is another important benefit, especially in winter, because they help to balance our mood and combat the “winter blues”, or
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seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If the gym is not your thing, try Ashtanga yoga, an activity that teaches special breathing techniques to promote internal body heat, as well as mindfulness to combat stress. Hearty Diet What we eat and drink has a lasting effect on our ability to keep warm. In particular, spicy foods help to raise our metabolism, which allows our bodies to produce heat faster. Try using ginger, cayenne pepper, and more garlic when you prepare hearty meals, as well as
other nutrient-rich ingredients like tomatoes, leafy greens, and beans. In addition, water is great at retaining heat, so drinking eight to 10 cups of water a day, will keep you hydrated and warm. Drinking herbal teas or infusing your water with seasonal fruits adds nutritional benefits and flavour. Natural Health Support Despite our best efforts, it is rare that we are able to get all the nutrients we need from our food alone. Supplementation is a convenient way to fill those nutritional gaps, especially in winter.
Leave smoking out in the cold Quitting smoking, more frequent trips to the gym and eating better are all popular New Year’s resolutions. For smokers, quitting can be one of the hardest challenges to overcome, but the benefits can’t be disputed. Butting out means more money in your pocket, more free time in your day, and most importantly, improved health. Prolonged smoking commonly leads to serious lung conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD, which
includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, causes permanent narrowing of the lung airways. Common symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing up phlegm can be made worse by smoking. Even the simplest of tasks, like shovelling snow or walking up a flight of stairs, can be incredibly challenging for people living with COPD. Remember, it’s never too late to quit. There are things you can do to make quitting easier, including:
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To start, make sure you get the recommended daily dose of all B vitamins, which helps to increase blood flow and maintain our body’s internal temperature. A vitamin D supplement, essential for disease prevention and many of the body’s vital functions, is universally recommended for Canadians during the winter months. And, adding a quality omega-3 supplement to your regime not only contributes to heart health, but it has also been associated with reducing the risk of a number of chronic diseases, and helps to keep skin moisturized from the inside out through the cold, dry winter. It is always a good idea to consult your healthcare provider for more personalized health advice, including the specific supplements and dosages that are right for you. Assistance to find a health food store in your neighbourhood is available online at www.chfa.ca. Courtesy of News Canada
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