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45 THURSDAY, November 14, 2019 YOUR GOOD NEWS NEWSPAPER

Province makes large funding

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You’ve Got
To Be
Kidding!
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EDITORIAL
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WHEELS
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Remembrane
Day 2019
See pages 12-13
DAN CEARNS The Standard
Wedding
See page 14 SCUGOG: The province of Ontario is
stepping up to support Oak Ridges Hospice
o f D u r h a m .
SPORTS At the Scugog Memorial Public Library on
See pages 15-17 Friday, November 8th, Ontario Deputy
Premier and Minister of Health Christine
Elliott and MPP Lindsey Park announced, in
CLASSIFIEDS front of a packed room, $600,000 in one-
See page 19 time capital funding for the Oak Ridges
Hospice to support the hospice project
increasing from ve beds to eight beds, and a
commitment to provide $840,000 annually
for operational expenses once the hospice
opens.
According to a press release from the
Ministry of Health, this will allow the
hospice to accommodate about 123 patients
per year.
“I know that Oak Ridges Hospice will be an
important part of this beautiful community
of Port Perry. The hospice is being built
because people in this community
recognized the need for a quiet, comfortable
space where loved ones can receive the
palliative care they need at their life’s end,”
Minister Elliott said.
MPP Lindsey Park called the
announcement “so huge for this region.”
“It’s evident how important this
announcement is to the community,” MPP
Park said, noting the high turnout at the
announcement.
Scugog Mayor Bobbie Drew said the
township “truly appreciates the provincial
support that is making a hospice in Scugog a
reality.”
She also gave an update on the project
process. “Planning processes have been
completed, and the foundation permit has
been issued,” Mayor Drew said.
Oak Ridges Hospice will be located on the
lands of the former Immaculate Conception
Catholic School, next to the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church in Port Perry.
Dr. Steve Russell of the Oak Ridges Hospice
board told The Standard what it has been
like working with the provincial
government. “The Ministry of Health has
Deputy Premier and Minister of
Health Christine Elliott makes the
funding announcement for Oak Ridges
Hospice of Durham at the Scugog
Library on Friday, November 8th.
DAN CEARNS The Standard
been very supportive of our plan. We worked
together on technical pieces of the design,
and they’ve approved us at each stage. We’re
very grateful to our MPP Lindsey Park for
advocating on our behalf to try to move our
project forward,” he said.
He also spoke about the construction
timeline. “We have our foundation permit
now in hand. Obviously the rst step is to lay
a foundation, so that’ll be done in the next
couple weeks. Then the construction
project is expected to take between 12 and
18 months.”
The Hospice will continue fundraising
though. The capital contribution brings Oak
Ridges Hospice’s campaign to $5.6 million
in donations and pledges, with about $2
million still needing to be raised.
Though Dr. Russell also stressed, in an
email to The Standard, “we will need to
continue to fund raise for ongoing
operations, as the government only funds
approximately 60 percent of our annual
operating costs.”
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Province investing in local midwives
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: The provincial government recently
announced that they will be providing an additional
funding totalling close to $150,000 to support local
midwives.
MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy made the announcement in
late-October that the Ontario government is providing
an additional $148,635 this year to support midwives in
Uxbridge.
“With more than 140,000 babies being welcomed to
the world each year in Ontario, families are looking for
more options when it comes to choosing their care,”
said MPP Bethlenfalvy. “That’s why Ontario’s
Government for the People is investing in frontline care
by expanding access to midwifery services across the
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province.”
As Mr. Bethlenfalvy explained, the increased funding
is part of the government’s investment of an additional
$28 million to expand midwifery services across
Ontario. These services will help up to 3,400 more
families access additional choice in primary care during
a pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
“Our investment in midwifery services is part of our
government’s commitment to focus health care dollars
where they will have the most impact and do the most
good for the people of Ontario, on frontline care,” added
Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of
Health. “This additional funding will mean more
families in Uxbridge will be able to access quality care
from a midwife during pregnancy, labour and birth, as
well as six weeks of support once their baby is born.”
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Santa Claus coming to North
Durham, Kawartha Lakes
communities
File Photo
DAN CEARNS The Standard
NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA:
Santa Claus will be making a trip through
North Durham and Lindsay in the next
couple months.
The rst Santa Claus parade in The
Standard’s coverage area will be in
Uxbridge this Saturday, November 16th.
The 59th annual parade will begin at
11 a.m. The theme for the 2019 edition of
the parade is “Snowed In.”
The parade begins at the corner of
Brock Street and Centre Road, and then
heads east on Brock Street to Nelkydd
L ane, and will nish at Uxbridge
Secondary School.
Kids are encouraged to bring their
letters for Santa to the parade, as Canada
Post will be collecting them.
For more information, visit
Lake Ridge Road/Regional Road
13 intersection to
close for six weeks
BROCK: The Regional Municipality of
Durham, Works Department advises
residents that the intersection of Lake
Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) and
Regional Road 13, in the Township of
Brock, will be closed for construction for
approximately six weeks.
From November 2nd until mid-
December. Unfavourable weather may
inuence the work schedule.
The area affected is the intersection of
Lake Ridge Road and Regional Road 13
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The theme for the 2019 Lindsay Santa
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The parade will begin at 2 p.m. and will
follow Adelaide Street South to Kent
Street, and will take Kent Street to
Lindsay Street.
The Scugog Chamber of Commerce
will put on the Port Perry Santa Claus
parade on Saturday, December 7th.
The parade will begin at 5 p.m., and the
theme is “A Christmas Miracle on Queen
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CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell
Caesarea Nestleton Euchre Scores for November 7th:
Thursday’s euchre results: Jim Kushner nished in rst
place, Gord Paisley was second, Pat Currie came in
third, Jocelyn Bradbury nished in fourth, Bryan
Allemang came in fth, Mary Lou Breward had the
most lone hands, and Dianne Slute had the low score.
Nestleton Euchre is held every Thursday (except
holidays) in the Nestleton Community Centre, 3971
Hwy 7A, and play starts at 7:30 p.m.
Blackstock Cartwright Lions Club:
The winning Peace Poster at Cartwright Central P.S.
went to a grade 7 student, Aeva Chesbrough. Her poster
was entered into the District Peace Poster Contest in
Beaverton at the Cabinet Meeting last Saturday and was
selected in 2nd place. Congratulations, Aeva. We will be
in touch with Mrs. Brownrigg at CCPS to arrange for an
award presentation.
At our last meeting, we enjoyed hearing about the
Blackstock Skating Club and the Blackstock Nursery
School. Going forward, we hope to be able to support
them in their efforts.
Just a last minute reminder about our blood sugar
testing at Wellness Shield Pharmacy on Thursday,
November 14th. Come before breakfast as it is more
accurate when you are fasting. This clinic runs from 8
a.m. until 10 a.m. Hope to see you there.
We are entering the time period for our 2nd round of
Zone Meetings and this one will focus on membership.
We expect to hear how Clubs that are growing their
membership have been so successful.
If you have any items to bring forward to this column,
just email me at colwell.williamspoint@sympatico.ca.
GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till
On November 11th, Canada held ser vices in
remembrance of all who served in earlier wars and for
those continuing to serve so that we may have the
freedom to live in a safe country, with hope for better
things to happen, with justice and peace for all,
worldwide.
The Christ candle at church on Sunday was lit by
Nathan Fraser at the memorable Remembrance Day
Service. Bagpiper Shona Stone, trumpeter Doug Ferris,
and ag bearer Carter Doble began the service, which
included the children doing a candle lighting vigil, and
Remembrance Poppies placed by all the congregation on
a cross, which graced the church entrance steps for
November 11th.
Upcoming events at Greenbank United Church are:
November 13th, 7:30 p.m., is the Evening Unit
U.C.W. meeting.
November 14th – 9 a.m. “Walk with Me” group. 10
a.m. - 1 p.m. are Stephanie Richmond's ofce hours. You
may contact her by calling 905-718-8086, or by
emailing: ssutchrichmond@gmail.com. 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
is Meditation on scripture, for all.
November 17th – 10 a.m. (note time change).
Greenbank United Church 123rd Anniversary,
communion and lunch following the service.
November 21st – 7 p.m. Guest speaker Ginny Colling
will speak on the climate crisis. This is an issue of
concern, and all are welcome. Please bring a friend.
At Greenbank Centennial Hall, November 16th, 8
p.m., Greenbank Folk Music presents singer-songwriter
David Francey. Admission is $25, which can be found at
Poe Design, Port Perry (905-985-0060), or Blue Heron
Books Uxbridge (905-852-4282).
On Friday, November 8th, several folk from the area
attended the Holstein Cattle Show at the Royal
Agriculture Winter Fair, with Carl Phoenix as the judge
for this special event.
Continued on page 5
BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips
In a decision last Monday, November 4th, Scugog
Council voted to move forward with an application to
the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP)
- Community, Culture and Recreation to replace the
Blackstock Arena and provide additional community
facilities for Scugog. The aging Blackstock Arena was
rst built as an outdoor rink 82 years ago. It was later
enclosed, with refrigeration equipment added in 1960.
As it stands today, the rink and facilities are both
undersized and in poor condition. The capital costs to
maintain the arena in its current functional state are
$4.65 million, a portion of which is attributed to
replacing the Freon-based refrigeration system, which
will no longer be available after 2020. If signicant
repairs or replacement are not carried out soon, the
arena will reach a critical point in the next few years and
need to be shuttered. Letters of support from the
community could make all the difference and should be
addressed to Mayor Bobbie Drew and Council, as well as
copied to MPP Lindsey Park and MP Erin O'Toole.
On Thursday, November 21st, the School Community
Council (SCC) at Cartwright Central Public School is
hosting a Take Out Rib Dinner Fundraiser at the
Blackstock Recreation Centre. For $20 per person,
enjoy: half a rack ribs done by Strack's Smokin’ Grill,
baked potato, coleslaw, bun and dessert. Tickets are
available soon through any SCC member or by
contacting Angie Faireld at: (905) 986-4133, or by
emailing: angie@ffmltd.com.
On Sunday, November 24th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
The Blackstock Agricultural Association and Farm Girl
Creations are hosting The Christmas Craft Sale at the
Blackstock Recreation Centre. This is the rst of what
will hopefully become an annual event. There will be a
variety of crafts and snacks. Interested vendors can
access the application form at
https://blackstockfair.org/craft-sale or contact
farmgirlcreations@hotmail.ca.
On Sunday, December 1st, the Blackstock Co-op
Nursery School (BCNS) will host its annual Breakfast
with Santa & Friends, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Blackstock Recreation Centre. The morning will
EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton
I don't think we were quite prepared for a November
snowfall of 6+ inches on Thursday in Epsom. It seems
other locations didn't get as much, but I'm sure the child
at heart totally enjoyed it.
A week ago Friday, the Epsom Girls enjoyed a lunch
and a catch-up visit at Wooden Sticks in Uxbridge. The
years pass so fast now, and the time we spend together
becomes more precious.
Sad to hear Doris Armstrong is not in the best of
health this past week, but we do wish her a speedy
recovery. Our sympathy to former residents Nancy and
Gerald Hill in the passing of Nancy's Mother Betty
Thompson this past Saturday.
The Purse Mission concludes this week, so if you have
something to contribute please leave at Epsom Church
or at Donna Eckhardt's. Thank you to everyone who has
generously contributed to this mission project.
Reminder: the churches are still open on Wednesday
evening from 5 – 9 p.m. I was made aware how beautiful
it was to even drive by and see the cross lit up through
the windows. Sunday, December 8th, is the evening for
the Christmas Community Pot Luck supper at Utica
Hall, at 6:30 p.m. Bring neighbours with you and enjoy a
meal together. Church is cancelled at Epsom this
Sunday November 17th and we will join in worship at
Greenbank for their Anniversary with the cluster
churches. Our Minister Alex Jebson will be included in
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include a pancake breakfast for all ages, a children’s
colouring and letters to Santa table, an opportunity to
have photos taken with Santa himself, courtesy of
Rachel Callan Photography. The Elf Plate will be $5 per
person for one pancake, one piece of meat, and eggs.
The Santa Plate will be $10 per person for three
pancakes, three pieces of meat, and eggs.
The book and bake sale returns, along with the
incredibly popular silent auction. A variety of exciting
items will be available to bid on, including overnight
accommodations at Nestleton Waters Inn, St. Anne’s
Spa, and Great Wolf Lodge. In addition, there are
several local businesses and organizations that have
donated a variety of products and services, including
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Art Gallery of
Ontario (AGO), Brimacombe Ski Hill, Kalsamrit Martial
Arts Gym Port Perry, Anytime Fitness, Brock’s
Department Store, Branching Out Florists, Books
Galore and Port Olive Oil Co. No reservations necessary.
Cash only accepted at the door. Donations for Operation
Scugog Food Bank will be also be accepted. This is the
largest annual fundraiser for BCNS, a non-prot
organization committed to providing a positive learning
experience for children in the Blackstock and
surrounding area for over 40 years. Play-based programs
introduce children to a variety of learning experiences,
enabling them to develop socially, emotionally,
cognitively and physically.
For more information, call: (905) 986-4585, or visit
the Facebook event page at this web address:
https://facebook.com/events/458378121474460/?ti=icl.
Euchre winners from Tuesday, November 5th: Heidi
Kreig came in rst, Eileen Nelson nished in second
place, Norm Lackner was third, Ellen Gibson came in
fourth, and Audrey Mahaffey nished in fth place.
Heidi Kreig and Eileen Nelson tied for the most lone
hands. Blackstock Euchre is held every Tuesday evening
at 7:30 p.m. (except holidays) in the Blackstock United
Church Hall. Everyone is welcome.
Blackstock community news items can be emailed to
link2tammy@gmail.com by 12 noon on Monday prior to
publication.
the service.
This was a busy but frustrating week for area farmers
trying to get crops still standing in the eld off, and
nding a day to enjoy the Royal Agricultural Fair.
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PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
Community Care is offering a foot care clinic the rst
Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call
Community Care, Community Health Centre at
705-879-4100, push 1 for Community Health
Centre, to book a appointment.
Bethany church is hosting a parent workshop,
Rediscover parenting, on November 16th, from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. A lunch will be included and daycare
will be available if needed. Cost is $40 or what you
can pay. For more information and to register email
bethanycommunityhub@gmail.com
Come on out to Pontypool on November 16th for
the Christmas craft and gift sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
November 23rd Rolling Hills Public school is
having their annual Christmas craft and bake sale, 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
November 24th Janetville Community Centre
Christmas craft sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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A word by any
other name
GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till
Continued from page 4 morning. “Pointsettias for Christmas” I recently came across a Globe and merely doing
order forms will be out in the next two Mail article, which was somewhat it as an act of
The school held a Remembrance Day weeks. interesting, but as I began to read it, I arrogance or
service on Monday, November 11th, Happy 70th birthday wishes go to was stunned by the number of words s u p e r i o r i t y.
around the ag pole, before classes began. George Timms who celebrated with the author used, which were foreign to Certainly no
Grade 6 students attended the Port Perry family and friends on Saturday. Happy me. Here is a list of the words: one I know, speaks that way on a daily
service, laying a wreath from the school Birthday to Carlie Doble on November Putatively, Specious, Reciprocity, basis. “Hello Tom, I see you are moving
“in remembrance”. 17th, and to others celebrating their A n t i p o d e , A l a c r i t y, U b i q u i t y, with alacrity to rectify the situation.”
Progress reports go home Wednesday special day. Continuum, Intuited, Symbiosis, How would you respond if someone
13th, with parent interviews starting at Please call 905-985-0535 with your Prescience, Comity, Effacement, came up to you and said, “I was able to
2:50 p.m. on Thursday until Friday new items. Empyrean, Bowdlerize, Equanimity intuit the answer immediately.”
and Incipient. The entire article was I’m not suggesting many of you do
only 1,500 words, but boy, was I not know these words and their
SEAGRAVE by Jean Short
impressed with the author’s command meanings, but what is the point of
Today is Remembrance the south ower bed and we Great Room. of the English language… at least, I reading an article in a newspaper
Day. We stop and remem- are looking forward to November 14th –7.00 think it was English. where I have to continually turn to the
ber those who gave their seeing large orange tulips in p.m. Let’s Talk About! I write a minimum of six columns a dictionary, just to get through a verse or
lives so we could live in a the spring. Greeters were Subject to discuss is Luke 1: month which amounts to about 6,000 a story.
free country. God Bless Dale Goddard and Richard 1-38. All welcome. words and have been fortunate to have Perhaps the author of the article
those men and women! Charron. The Christ candle November 14th – 11:00 published four novels with 200,000 feels as if he is more educated than
Sympathy to the family was lit by Paul Button. Jack a.m. - Meditation on words in each. My point is, why have I many of us, and by penning such
and friends of Murdoch and Elizabeth Redshaw Scripture Group with never come across many of the words terms, has a sense of self-importance.
Blair who passed away on visited the birthday box in Minister Stephanie at
celebration of their used in the Globe’s article? More Thank goodness I do not feel the need
November 4th at the age of Greenbank Church. All are
88. He had been a member anniversar y. Scripture embarrassingly, perhaps I have and to promote myself for putative
welcome.
of the church since 1970. A reader was Irene Sutch. because I did not understand them, I progress and do not have to make my
November 17th – 10:00
candle has been lit at the The Remembrance Day a.m. (Not the time has erased them from my memory. comments with specious
church in his memory. His service was lled with changed) Greenbank English is my second language, so I explanations, as my many years of
family placed owers in the meaningful presentations. Anniversary Service. can use that as an excuse not to be experience have allotted me certain
church in his memory. Our guest, Shona Stone Seagrave will be worship- familiar with the likes of the prescience.
A huge “Thank You” to all played the Prelude, the ping with Greenbank along aforementioned terms, but after My thanks to Tom Poupore, who
the volunteers and the L ament, and Amazing with Sunderland, chatting with a few friends, relief shared this article with me in the rst
community for their Grace on her bagpipes. Vroomanton, Utica and overcame me, when I learned that I place, and who no doubt knows the
contributions, and atten- Stephanie read the story Epsom parishioners. All are was not alone in my ignorance of not meaning of many of these words.
dance resulting in another entitled “A Poppy Is To welcome. knowing the denitions of these words. Jonathan van Bilsen is a television
successful Turkey Supper. Remember” for the Youth November 18th – 7:30 I started to ponder the reason for host, published author, award winning
Happy Birthday wishes go and Young at Heart. She p.m. Turkey Supper Wrap using words like ‘bowdlerize’ instead of photographer and keynote speaker.
out to Joan Lee, our choir also read the Ontario Award Up meeting in the ‘censor’ and ‘Empyrean’ instead of Watch his new show ‘ The Jonathan
director (November 14th). Written poem by Howard Fr i e n d s h i p H a l l . A l l ‘heavenly’, and wondered if he was van Bilsen Show’ on YouTube.
Some Seagravers will Bailey from Blackstock, captains please bring their
remember Kaye & Norm entitled “Why I Wear a reports. Everyone is
Nicol, who lived in Poppy”. welcome.
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cancer for several months, Mya age 9. Avery read her of our church and vote on
but succumbed to its message “ What pursuing Stephanie as our
vicious nature on Saturday, Remembrance Means to minister. Note: all congre-
November 9th, 2019. She Me”, and both girls read 8 gational people are wel-
was a very special woman prayers, lighting a candle come to attend, however
and will be missed by her for each. Glenda Owler only those who are in “full
Seagrave friends. shared a letter from her membership” are eligible to
Congratulations to uncle who was a prisoner in vote. If you are uncertain of
Minister Stephanie on the First World War, read by your voting eligibility please
receiving her approval for Stephanie. Carol Coleman contact a member of
ordination to become a shared the story written by session.
Reverend in May 2020. her father, Ken Sturman, December 10th - 12
Fran Taylor donated tulip who was in the Peace noon, “Out to Lunch” in
bulbs to the church, in Keeping Corp after the war, the Friendship Hall. Menu:
celebration of the 75th and was stationed in casseroles, salads and
Anniversary, 1945 – 2020 to Germany from 1951 – Christmas Pudding.
1955. Large paper poppies Words, words, words.
honour the Liberation of E n t e r t a i n m e n t : c a ro l
Holland. The tulip bulbs were handed out and each singing and door prizes. To me Group” at 9 a.m. 8086 or email this address: If you have any items for
were blessed by Stephanie. person wrote a personal reserve a seat call Jean at Everyone is welcome. ssutchrichmond@gmail.com. this news column, please
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EDITORIAL
Our community has lost a good
samaritan this past week. Todd Burgess
was taken from us doing what he does
best, helping others.
Todd always had time to talk to people
and lend a listening ear. I knew him
from many coffee shop conversations,
over the years. It was clear he was
concerned with people getting to their
destination safely. I encouraged him to
include God in his life and reminded
him that Christ is just one breath away
to be his helping hand, while he helped
others.
My wife was a recipient of his
generous spirit. One cold winter night
when her car broke down on the side of
a rural road, he stopped by and gave her
car a boost and then followed her home
to ensure she and our kids got home
safely. He never asked for a penny for
his service. He did this without ever
telling me and I only found out recently
through my wife. That is from the heart.
He may have been a bit rough around
the edges but so are diamonds in their
natural form. He encouraged people to
interact with each other with mutual
consideration. Many times he
expressed frustration over someone not
being treated well and when he could
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be there to help solve that, he made a
point of it. Todd was truly an example of
Fan requirements
how one individual can make a While watching a hockey game recently, I
difference. realized fans of sports teams, especially of
We at the Standard support the hockey teams, are mostly all connected in
GoFundMe account that Mr. Fenney their idiosyncrasies. In this week’s
has launched (See page 8 for more column, I will give my lighthearted take
details on this). Please don't let a life on the things I see as being requirements
that spent so much time considering to be an NHL hockey fan.
others be neglected in this last Those who know me, or have read this
opportunity to honour his. Given that column over the years, know that I have
To d d ' s i n t e r a c t i o n w i t h i n t h e been a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs for
community involved helping people get many years. I will use my experiences as a
to their destination, we feel it is fully fan to analyze the culture of being an
appropriate to help him get to his. NHL hockey fan.
For those who wish to pay their last The rst requirement is that while
respects a Graveside Service will be watching every one of your favourite
held at the Bowmanville Cemetery on team’s games, you yell at the television at
Wednesday November 13th, at 1 p.m. least once per game thinking it will
Following the interment, all are invited inuence the game. Yes, over the years I
to proceed together to a reception at have been guilty of yelling “shoot the
Garnet B. Rickard Centre, which will be puck” or “skate, skate, skate” at the
held from 2 to 4 p.m. Arrangements players on the television screen or
have been entrusted to Northcutt pointing out penalty calls I thought
Elliott Funeral Home, located at 53 referees had missed from the comfort of
Division Street in Bowmanville. my couch or chair. Obviously, this doesn’t
He will be missed. Travel safely. affect how the players perform, calls are
made, or the game is played, but is just a
Sincerely way of us fans showing how invested we
Todd Green are in wanting our team to succeed.
Editor, The Standard News The second requirement is that you
need to have the thought you could do a
better job at running your team than their
general manager or their coach. The rst
part of this is where the term ‘armchair
GM’ comes from, fans who come up with
fantasy free agent signings or trades they
think their team should make, and
coming up with their own NHL draft
prospect scouting list ahead of the annual
draft and then hoping their team makes
the right choice. Hockey fans also hold
management to account by complaining
or calling for an executive to be red if
Letter to the Editor
Dear Publisher and Editor
I found a wrapped copy of the Standard in
my driveway yesterday and was
impressed by your Remembrance issue.
I hope we might see the Standard
regularly.
I have fond memories of the Standard
in a healthy condition some years back
when I often wrote a feature for it and
when I contributed coverage of Kawartha
Lakes info during municipal elections.
We lived at King’s Bay at the time. I wrote
the regular curling column for some time
and was convinced by a lot of feedback
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they feel a bad
trade was made or
the wrong player
was selected in the
draft. It’s similar
on the coaching side, with fans
questioning why a certain player was not
used a lot or in a certain situation, coming
up with their own line combinations, and
calling for a coach to be relieved of his
duties if a team underperforms.
Thirdly, hockey fans know who their
team’s biggest rivals are, and have a
competitive dislike for all of them. Usually
these are the teams that are closest to
your team geographically, or that your
team has a history with in the playoffs. For
example, if you are a fan of the Leafs, you
don’t like the Ottawa Senators, Boston
Bruins or Montreal Canadiens. If you are
a fan of the Calgary Flames, you don’t like
the Edmonton Oilers or Vancouver
Canucks. Fans show their displeasure at
seeing these teams by booing them or
chanting about how their team is better.
Lastly, loyalty is a big requirement in
hockey fans. I think I can speak from
experience, noting how many years as a
fan I’ve watched the Leafs miss the
playoffs or fall in a Game 7 to the Boston
Bruins and Washington Capitals. Yet,
every year I come back and cheer on the
team, hoping this is the year they hoist the
Stanley Cup. I think therefore fans of
different teams can get into heated
conversations, as most fans are ready to
defend their team’s record or reputation.
Obviously, these things don’t apply to
every hockey fan, as every person is
different. But, I’ve witnessed these habits
enough to say they are typical hockey fan
behaviour.
that it reached an important readership.
Rob’s efforts kept it alive for some time.
I was impressed by your local hockey
coverage in the issue I just read.
At one time the paper did a pretty good
job of reecting with balance what was
happening on local issues and especially
at Scugog Town Hall. A return to that
kind of coverage would ll a sad current
gap.
I wish you success both nancially and
editorially.
Bruce Rogers
carpe diem
Lindsay
The Voice of Your Community Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 7

The Bald Eagle

The majestic Bald Eagle never fails to
arouse awe in every observer fortunate
to spot it. In the 19th and 20th century,
it variously was considered common to
rare in North America, depending
primarily on where you lived. They
historically nested in 45 of the 48
contiguous United States, but have
declined dramatically since then. The
southern race that occurred in the
southeastern states was easily found
along that coast, but its northern
counterpart was already scarce by the
early 1900s. Then came the ‘70s and
its populations, and those of many
raptors, were devastated due to
exposure to DDT and similar pesti-
cides. Rachael Carsen wrote of this in
her classic book – Silent Spring.
In North Durham and the Kawarthas
it has always been an uncommon
migrant. In the past few years it seems to
have become a bit more common and in
2017 it nested on Lake Scugog. There
was also a nest in 2018 and it may have
nested in 2019, but I haven’t been able to
conrm that. Does anyone know? This is
exciting news as it may never, at least in
recorded historical times, have nested in
Scugog Township!
So let’s look at this great bird. It is a bird
of prey and one of two species of eagles
that occur here as migrants in the fall.
The other is the Golden Eagle, which
nests in extreme northern Ontario and
beyond and migrates through here in
small numbers in mid-October and
November. The Bald Eagle builds a huge
stick nest that may be used over many
years. Each year the adults, which mate
for life, add a few sticks and make a few
repairs. Over time, this may create a
burden on the host tree and it simply
falls over or the top breaks off from the
weight of the nest which can weigh up to
a tonne. Hopefully, when his happens
the baby eaglets aren’t in the nest. Often
a White Pine is the preferred tree in our
area because they are very tall and have
massive trunks and supporting branches
on which to build the nest. Two or three
eggs are laid and are incubated for about
35 days. After 10-14 weeks, one or two of
the young usually edge, but rarely
three. Then life gets tough as the
mortality of rst year birds is very high.
After that however their chances of
surviving to the age of 25 or 30 years of
age are quite good. Food consists
primarily of sh, small mammals and
carrion, but I have seen them take ducks west coast is
off the water in winter. If they can’t catch famous for won’t
fresh sh, you are more likely to see materialize. So if
them feasting on a washed up carcass on y o u ’ r e o u t
the shore of a lake! anywhere in the
Identifying the adult bird is easy – Kawarthas or Scugog keep your eyes
they are huge and have black bodies and open. You might see this incredible bird
pure white heads and tails. They attain and its young!
the adult plumage in the 4th or 5th year Geoff Carpentier is a published author,
and then carried for the rest of the bird’s expedition guide and environmental
life. The young can be much more of a consultant. Visit Geoff on-line at
challenge as they are brown or mottled www.avocetnatureservices.com and on
brown and white. Sometimes they can LinkedIn and Facebook.
look very much like an immature Golden
Eagle, so a careful study might be
necessary for you to be sure what you
saw.
Its migration is interesting as most birds
leave Ontario in the winter, although a
few may stay if food is plentiful AND
there are signicant roost trees nearby.
According the United States Fish and
Wildlife (USFW) Northern States Bald
Eagle Recovery Plan, there seems to be a
denite link between large, stable,
undisturbed roost trees and wintering
numbers. The USFW speculates that, if
these trees don’t exist in signicant
numbers, nesting likely will not occur
and the large numbers of eagles that the

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
www.victorychristiancentre.org
Interim Moderator
Rev. Dr. Terry Ingram
SUNDAY, November 17th
Service at 10 a.m.
Incumbent -
The Rev. Canon Ruthanne Ward
office@ascensionportperry.com
www.ascensionportperry.com
Children are always welcome.
November 17th
23rd of Pentecost
10 a.m. - Eucharist
& Anointing
Check Website for more information
Minister: Stephanie Richmond
905-718-8086
ssutchrichmond@gmail.com
Joint Service Sunday,
November 17th, 2019
10:00 a.m. at Greenbank
United Church,
Celebrating Greenbank
United Church Anniversary
Everyone is Welcome
SCUGOG ISLAND
UNITED CHURCH
2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.)
905-985-8681
www.portperrybaptist.ca SUNDAY, November 17th
Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor
Josh Bryant, Assistant Pastor Ministering
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION the Word
9:30 a.m. Sunday School ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH through
(classes for adults, youth & children) 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Gospel
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Father Marco Testa Blues
(Jr. Church JK Grade 6; MASS
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6:00 p.m. – Evening Worship SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Port Perry and
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SUNDAY - 30 minutes before 9 a.m. Mass United Churches
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For Mass through the week Rev. Elaine Hall
Rev. Don Willmer
call the Parish at 905-985-7071
Anglican Network in Canada www.portperryunited.com
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry Sunday, November 17th
Phone: (905) 982-2064 Port Perry United Church
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Join us for worship at 10am 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship
Nursery and Sunday School Nursery Care, Child & Youth
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11:30 a.m. Morning Worship
10am Sunday School
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Mass - Saturday 5 p.m. All Welcome
Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.
Confessions Saturday 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
For Mass through the week
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8 ● Thursday, November 14, 2019
Tow truck driver killed in Scugog Comfortably Home a unique
option for seniors
A portion of Highway 12 in Scugog was closed while Ontario Provincial Police
investigated the an accident where a tow truck driver was struck and killed by a
vehicle on Thursday, November 7th.
DAN CEARNS The Standard
SCUGOG: Ontario Provincial Police
(OPP) have identied the tow truck
driver who was killed in Scugog after
trying to help a motorist, during the rst
heavy snowfall of the season, as 56 year-
old Beverly Todd Burgess of Oshawa.
The incident occurred on a stretch of
Highway 12 between Scugog Line 2 and
Scugog Line 3 on Thursday, November
7th.
“A tow truck driver was here assisting
[a] motorist, the driver of [a] red car who
lost control and went into the ditch.
While he was parked here on the side of
the road, winching that vehicle out,
another vehicle, [a silver car] lost control
as well around 8 a.m., striking the tow
operator, killing him here on scene,”
Sargent Kerry Schmidt said, in a
Periscope video posted on his Twitter
account during the investigation of the
scene.
Sargent Schmidt said the roads were
“snow covered, slushy, icy” at the time.
Man dead after two vehicle collision in Scugog
SCUGOG: A 44-year-old male driver was
pronounced dead at a local hospital
following a head on motor-vehicle
c o l l i s i o n i n S c u g o g o n S a t u rd a y
afternoon.
According to police on Saturday,
November 9th, at approximately 2:26
pm, members of North Division were
called to Simcoe Street and Scugog Line
Winter Driving Weather is here.
Please drive with caution.
A GoFundMe campaign has been
launched by Brad Fenney to help Mr.
Burgess’ family.
“Todd was 56 years old and was well
known in the Scugog and Bowmanville
area for driving taxi and working with
Ray's Towing,” the page read. “We’re
setting up this go fund me account in
hopes of being able to raise enough
money to give him a proper send off, as he
so much deserves. Todd would have
given anyone the shirt off his back even
before they asked.”
Those who wish to donate can search
“In Memor y of Todd Burgess” on
www.gofundme.com.
Sargent Schmidt had a message for
drivers following this incident. “Anytime
you see those ashing lights, those amber
lights on a tow truck, red and blue lights
on a police car, or lights from an
ambulance or re truck, you are required
by law to slow down as you approach, be
prepared to stop if necessary, move into
an adjacent lane if there is one available.”
3 regarding a motor vehicle collision
involving two vehicles.
A 2011 white Chevrolet Aveo being
operated by a 44-year-old man was
travelling southbound on Simcoe Street
when it veered into the path of a
northbound grey 2019 Mazda Cx5.
The 68-year old female driver of the
Mazda suffered severe injuries and was
DAN CEARNS The Standard
SCUGOG: A new local business, that
launched in July, is looking to help
seniors keep their independence.
Comfortably Home Inc., a Scugog based
business, not only provides personal
support worker (PSW) services, but
general home repairs and maintenance,
yard work, space organization services
and information technology (I.T.)
assistance.
“We cater to independent living.
Whether it is PSW services, basic general
home maintenance people need
assistance with, yard maintenance,
anything like that,” Owner Tim Watt told
The Standard. “We also have a space
organization program. If somebody is
looking to downsize and declutter a
space, a home, we offer a service where
we help them [with that]. We even go as
far as offering an online program where if
there are things they want to sell or get
rid of, we'll post them online for them,
with money going back to them.”
transported to a local hospital.
They also transported the driver of the
Aveo to a local hospital where he was
p r o n o u n c e d d e a d .
Members of the Collision Investigation
Unit were called, and the roadway was
closed for several hours to collect
evidence and conduct their
investigation. The investigation is
www.TheStandardNewspaper.ca
The business is owned by both Mr. Watt
and his wife. Mrs. Watt has been a
certied PSW for over two years.
“The Comfortably Home team and I
just enjoy helping the community out,
whether it is the elderly, disabled or those
who are in need,” Mrs. Watt said.
She also touched on what she feels is the
most important part of the business.
“The importance is providing assistance
where needed, to people who still wish to
live comfortably at home. These days,
they can’t afford to go into a long term
facility”.
Mr. Watt described Comfortably Home
as an “assisted living service.”
Comfortably Home, a small family
operated business, services Port Perry,
Uxbridge, and surrounding areas. Mr.
Watt said the business has been “very
well received” since its launch.
For more information, phone 647-
202-3325, or email this address:
Comfortablyhome.psw@gmail.com, or
check out Comfortably Home Inc. on
Facebook.
ongoing.
Anyone with inform-ation about this
incident is asked to call Sgt. Phillips of
the Trafc Services Branch at 905-579-
1520, or toll free at 1-888-579-1520,
extension 5262.
The Voice of Your Community Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 9

AGM and awards night for club Durham Region Agricultural

SHIRLEY LOVE only). The family pot-luck membership gets you ten Education & Event Centre
Special to The Standard begins at 6:30 p.m. monthly meetings with DURHAM REGION: The Durham ‘proof of concept'.
If you didn’t renew your excellent speakers and or Region Federation of Agriculture Now that the Phase 2 study report is
A very busy evening at the membership in November, demonstrators. New (DRFA) is pleased to invite you to attend close to nalization the DRFA wishes to
November meeting and members are always an information session on Wed. Novem- provide an opportunity for you to hear a
under the guidance of welcome. ber 20th to hear about the Phase 2 summary report presentation provided
Mike Gibbs of Branching We meet at 7:30 p.m., at (Marketing and Business Plan) study by the consultant team. The phase 2
Out Florist 34 women and the Nestleton Community report for a Durham Region Agricultural report includes a marketing and busi-
2 men made their lovely located at 3971 Highway Education & Event Centre. ness plan along with a recommendation
wreaths to be taken home 7A, in Nestleton, except Last fall you may have participated in for a governance structure
and enjoyed all season. for pot-lucks. All will be this project by providing input through a Please join us on Wednesday, Novem-
December 3rd is the w e l c o m e d . Fo r m o r e survey. Perhaps you attended the April ber 20th, 2019 at Nestleton Community
Club’s Annual General information, please 25th public engagement exercise in Centre, located at 3971 Highway 7A
Meeting, awards night and contact Shirley at 905- Solina, to provide feedback on the Phase Nestleton, Ontario from 7:15 to 7:45
election of Ofcers for you can do so at the 986-5330, or email her at 1 Feasibility report. Or you may have p.m. During an open house style
2020. There will be a December meeting. $15 shirlove100@gmail.com. been involved in an outreach opportu- information session, come view architec-
C h r i s t m a s C r a f t for a single membership nity anytime over the last year because of tural concepts diagrams, marketing,
Display/Sale (Members and $20 for a family an interest or afnity to the project and nancial analysis and business plan
“Falling leaves are summer waving goodbye.” its goals. study charts.
The Phase 1 study conrmed From 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. members of
feasibility of the concept of an Agri-Food the consultant team will provide the
WindReach Farm Holly Jolly Education and Event Centre indicating
that it could work at any number of sites
Phase 2 summary report presentation
with an opportunity for questions and
Jubilee Open House identied. answers to wrap up by 8:30 p.m. Light
After working through an evaluation Refreshments will start at 7:15 p.m.
NORTH DURHAM: numerous activities About WindReach Farm
and selection process, the project For more information please contact
WindReach Far m, an running throughout the Fo r 3 0 y e a r s ,
Steering committee decided to select a K aren Yellowlees, Administrative
inclusive, barrier-free day, including visits & W i n d R e a c h Fa r m , a
greeneld type site (no buildings, no Coordinator, Durham Region Federation
not-for-prot organization photos with Santa, registered charity, has
servicing) for the Phase 2 analysis. The of Agriculture by email at
that offers therapeutic opportunities to meet our supported individuals of
site identied as the Wilson and drfagric@gmail.com or by phone at 905-
riding lessons, adult day animals, wagon rides, all ages and abilities,
Winchester site was used to demonstrate 986-0657.
services and innovative c h i l d r e n’ s c r a f t s , a including those with
nature interactions, Christmas Market and physical, psychological
programs and services to pony rides. This is a great and intellectual
individuals with special day with fun activities for challenges. Specially
needs is excited to all ages! designed to meet the SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux-Ball
announce our Holly Jolly WindReach Farm will needs of individuals with a
Jubilee Open House be open from 10 a.m. to 3 variety of disabilities, Call to worship was called by the newly trio on November 24th. December, 1st
taking place on Saturday, p.m. with activities W i n d R e a c h Fa r m appointed Reverend Ned Wells. A warm is Advent 1 and the annual, Christmas
December 7th from 10 running throughout the provides impactful and friendly greeting went out to all. pot Blessing Dinner and Mystery friend
a.m. to 3 p.m. being held day. We encourage all programs and services as Reverend Ned Wells and his family was Reveal. Brian Gordon Birnie will be
in our indoor Equestrian visitors to dress for the well as featuring fully welcomed into the Little Church with a performing Special Music.
Centre. weather and bring cash wheelchair accessible Big heart. The ofces on the First Nation will be
We invite the media and for refreshments, pony pathways, trails, Sunday November 10th was the shutting down for two weeks for the
the general public to rides and Christmas buildings, barns and Remembrance Day service at Scugog Christmas season, starting, December
attend. shopping opportunities. stables. Island United Church. 20th, 2019 to January 06th, 2020.
This event is one of our There is a gate entrance A Belated happy anniversary to Randy If you have any Island news please call
most popular. We have fee of $25 per car. and Elizabeth Freeman on the 5th of me at 905-985-7662 or by email at
November. blanckwe@hotmail.com
Watch for a Special music Reections
ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
It’s hard to say if this has been a typical 1st white and black juncos are also back. the 4th year in a row to have his photo tours and other European battleground
full week of November or not. I suspect my Birthday wishes go out to Karen Shreeve, chosen. sites. They are certainly Torch bearers.
grass may not get cut or the leaves Grant Evans, Karen Popydenic and Jamie, Congratulations to Erin Blackstock who, T h e i r t e a c h e r a n d m e n t o r Ti s h
mulched again this year. Trevor Cox’s better half, and to all others not content with winning music awards, MacDonald, who instigated these trips 4
Do you like geese? Across the road from who celebrated this week, whether has moved into the clothing design area. years ago, shared how she began doing this
me, at Twinkleberry pond, there were birthday or anniversary. Continued success in both elds Erin. She and how her interest and enthusiasm grew
absolutely hundreds just lying about today. I Congratulations to Katie Cox for winning is now 52 in the long list of Country Tunes and expanded. Not only did she organize
have never seen so many, maybe occupying with her grand Champion Hereford Heifer Charts. and lead these student tours, but also was
an acre of land - goosemagedan! Last week at the Royal. Also big congratulations to my This week at church in Zephyr, we had a instrumental in starting the Banner
I saw the swan pair still on Elgin pond, but nephew Rob Ashton and family for their beautiful Remembrance Day service. programme, where there are now some
expect they have moved a little south showing at the Royal. Dorito is the rst Darlene Hallett conducted the service 250 banners around the town and some
before the freeze. Before that a monster milking Hereford since 2000 to be in the wearing her Legion Jacket and nished the villages honouring veterans. Other towns
ock of grackles spent a half hour or so in Supreme Championship. Dorito didn’t win service with a “smile” that had everyone are now following this trend. All in all it was
the yard. Thank goodness they didn’t go but it was still an “udderly” beautiful sight. laughing. In between we were treated to a a very moving morning which we will not
near the feeders because half a dozen can I was informed of a tractor re earlier in beautiful bagpipe rendition by Bill forget.
clean them out, never mind the hundreds the week, north of here, but have not been Richardson of the Lament (Flowers of the Next week Rick McKinley will be our
in this ock. But the robins are also coming able to nd out who the unfortunate owner Forest), rst explaining how it came to be worship leader at church in Zephyr and the
back around, nally eating the copious was. It looked pretty bad, so condolences. written about 400 years ago. Emma Webb following week Darlene will be back with
amounts of mountain ash berries and Congratulations to John Cavers who has, and Maya Burgess-Stanseld, two very us. In December, we are back to Sandford
others in the area. I stopped into the once again, done a “super” job as one of his talented Uxbridge High school students, when Carol O’Neill will be with us for the
church this morning and a robin was photos, of a black wolf, has been chosen for gave informed, inspirational, and inspiring rst two Sundays. Please join with us at any
singing just like it was spring. The pretty the Canadian Geographic calendar. This is accounts of their participation in the Vimy and all of these services.
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and check the auger when the equipment
is powered off.
Is your equipment where you can get to
it easily? Move your equipment to a
convenient and accessible location, so you
can get to it quickly when you need it.
Have you purchased the right fuel? Be
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mended by your equipment's manufac-
turer. Place gasoline in a fuel container and
label it with the date purchased and the
ethanol content of the fuel. Use fresh fuel
in your snow thrower as fuel that is more
than 30 days old can phase separate and
cause operating problems. Make sure fuel
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Region to focus on the best op on for customers and residents. children. For more information on fuelling:
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Are you fuelling safely? Before you start
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Date Municipality Loca on Times fuel to a running or hot engine.
Nov. 20 Brock Fisher's 12:00 – 15:00 Are batteries charged? If using a
Independent, 17:00 – 20:00 battery/electric-powered snow-thrower,
make sure batteries are fully charged, in
Nov. 21 Zehrs, Uxbridge case electricity goes out during a winter
storm.
Nov. 26 Clarington Diane Hamre Recrea on 12:00 – 15:00 Is the area you intend to clear free of
Centre, Newcastle 17:00 – 20:00
obstructions or hidden obstacles? Snow
Nov. 27 Scugog Vos' Independent, 12:00 – 15:00 can hide objects. Doormats, hoses, balls,
Port Perry 17:00 – 20:00 toys, boards, wires, and other debris should
be removed from the areas you intend to
Don't forget: Consider taking On Demand to an upcoming drop-in. Book by clear. When run over by a snow thrower,
calling 1-866-247-0055 at least four hours in advance. these objects may harm the machine or
weather? Locate your safety gear now, and
place it in an accessible closet or location in
your home. Plan to wear safety glasses,
gloves and footwear that can handle cold
and slippery surfaces.
Operating snow throwers safely:
Do you have a clean out tool or stick?
NEVER put your hands inside the auger or
chute. Use a clean out tool (or stick) to
unclog snow or debris from your snow
thrower.
Do you turn off your snow thrower if you
need to clear a clog? Always turn off your
snow thrower and wait for all moving parts
to come to a complete stop before clearing
any clogs or debris.
Do you use your snow thrower in visible
conditions? Never operate the snow
thrower without good visibility or light.
Can you aim your snow thrower with
care? Never throw snow toward people or
cars. Do not allow anyone to stand in front
of your snow thrower. Keep children or pets
away from your snow thrower when it is
operating.
Will you use extreme caution on slopes
and hills? Do not attempt to clear steep
slopes and use caution when changing
directions on slopes or inclines.
Do you know where your cord is? Use an
extension cord that is weather-resistant
and designed for outdoor use. If you have
an electric-powered snow thrower, be
aware of where the power cord is at all
times. Avoid tripping. Do not run over the
power cord.
Are pets and children inside while the
snow thrower is operating? Kids and pets
may love to play in the white stuff, but it’s
best to keep them inside your home and
supervised (by someone else) while you are
using your snow thrower to clear a path or
driveway. Do not allow them to play in the
snow as it is tossed out of the snow
thrower’s chute.
The Voice of Your Community Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 11

No charges laid in Durham Region Transit seeks public input

local RIDE programs to shaping transit in rural Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard DURHAM: Durham Region Transit (DRT) will be part of DRT’s ongoing efforts to increase mobility
hosting eight drop-in events throughout Brock, options in all areas of the Region,” says Christopher
NORTH DURHAM: Local drivers were lauded by police S c u g o g a n d U x b r i d g e To w n s h i p s , a n d t h e Norris, Customer Experience Manager. “We need
last week after RIDE programs in Port Perry and Municipality of Clarington, as part of its Rural Transit valuable feedback to help shape the future of transit in
Beaverton resulted in no charges being laid. Review. Residents are invited to provide comments rural Durham, and provide the service residents want
According to Durham Regional Police, RIDE programs and suggestions online by completing the survey at and need, to get them where they have to go safely and
in Beaverton and Port Perry on the night of Thursday, Nov. durhamregiontransit.com/ruraltransit, or in person at reliably.”
7th saw 95 vehicles stopped with “zero enforcement an upcoming drop-in. Drop-is are being held at the following locations and
outcomes.” “This initiative seeks to create value for residents as times:
“ Ninety-ve amazing discussions as educational
pamphlets were provided to folks,” read a social media
post.
Pamphlets handed out by DRPS seek to educate drivers
of the four main causes of fatal collisions: aggressive
driving, distracted driving, impaired driving, and not
fastening your seatbelt. The Standard has published
similar Public Service Announcements in conjunction
with DRPS for more than a decade.
This week, DRPS will be pairing with Mothers Against
Drunk Driving (MADD) to launch the annual Festive On Demand service to the drop-ins is available from four hours in advance.
RIDE Program in Ajax on Thursday, November 14th. rural Durham: call 1-866-247-0055 to book at least
12 ● Thursday, November 14, 2019 www.TheStandardNewspaper.ca

Statement by
Minister
Rickford
on Aboriginal
Veterans Day
On Friday, November 8th, Greg
Rickford, Minister of Indigenous
Affairs issued the following statement
on Aboriginal Veterans Day:
“Lest we forget, each year the
Ontario government recognizes the
long and proud history of First
Nations, Métis and Inuit contribu-
tions to the military history of
Canada.
Ever since distin-guishing them-
selves ghting alongside British
s o l d i e r s i n t h e War o f 1 8 1 2 ,
DAN CEARNS
Indigenous people have demon-
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Standard
strated their valour as they have
continued to volunteer and sacrice.
Indigenous men and women have
continued this tradition of enlisting to
Remembrance Day 2019
Large crowds braved the cold and snow to honour our veterans by attending local Remembrance Day Ceremonies, on Monday,
this day, being deployed by NATO,
November 11th, throughout our readership area. Above is the Port Perry Remembrance Day Ceremony. Below left: Barbara
serving with the United Nations and
Blower - Maamawi Collective’s wreath carries the Ojibway word - Mishkooziidaa - To Stand With Strength. Matthew Stevens -
other multinational peace support
Cultural Coordinator - Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation - Cadet Honour Guard. Below right: Flags at attention at the
missions around the world.
Sunderland Cenotaph.
There are many places people in
Ontario can visit to remember and
learn about the contributions of
Aboriginal veterans. The National
Aboriginal Veterans Monument is
located in Ottawa. In Parry Sound,
you can nd a monument to the
valour of Company Sergeant-Major
Fr a n c i s Pe g a h m a g a b o w o f
Wa s a u k s i n g F i r s t N a t i o n .
Pe g a h m a g a b o w w a s t h e m o s t
decorated Indigenous Canadian to
ght in the First World War. There are
also several First Nations, including
those at Mississaugas of the Credit
and Alderville, that hold ceremonies
of remembrance.
Please join me as we honour and
learn more about the contributions of
Aboriginal veterans on this important
day. We will remember them.
Nya:weh. Miigwetch, Marsi, Thank
you.” Photo Credit: STUART BLOWER DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

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Forget...

Remember...
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Canadian heroes of the war in Afghanistan

to be honoured at Queen’s Park
Friday, November 8th, the of the Defence Staff of the of the Canadian Armed that recognize the quali-
Ontario government Canadian Forces from Forces and their families. cations of veterans while
unveiled the design for the 2005 to 2008. This week, the government supporting veterans who
Memorial to Honour “It is a privilege and announced the Ontario are already in the OPS to
Canadian Heroes of the honour to support the M i l i t a r y Fa m i l i e s connect with peers with
War in A fghanistan, a design and build of this Relocation Hotline to make shared experiences. These
monument to honour the memorial,” said General it easier for members of the initiatives could assist
veterans and the fallen Rick Hillier. “It will be a Canadian Armed Forces veterans in building a
members of the Canadian touchstone for veterans of and their families to access successful career of
Armed Forces who served the war and their families government services when ongoing public service.
in Afghanistan. QUICK FACTS
“During the war in • The memorial will
Afghanistan, more than include a stone from an
40,000 Canadian soldiers Inukshuk dedicated to the
fought with courage and fallen that was erected by
honour to defend our Canadian soldiers at
values and keep the world Kandahar Aireld —
safe,” said Premier Doug almost 11,000 kilometres
Fo r d . “ C a n a d i a n s a r e away.
forever grateful for their •The war in Afghanistan
bravery and our govern- was Canada’s largest
ment will always stand Artist Rendering military deployment since
shoulder-to-shoulder with the Second World War.
our nation’s veterans and for years to come, showing relocating to the province. From 2001 to 2014, over
troops.” respect and appreciation The government is also 40,000 men and women of
They will locate the while eliciting emotion, exploring ways to recognize the Canadian Armed
memorial on the south memories and pride.” the skills, training and Fo r c e s s e r v e d i n
lawn of Queen’s Park The Memorial to Honour experience veterans bring Afghanistan.
within the footprint of the Canadian Heroes of the to the Ontario Public • In total, 158 Canadian
O n t a r i o Ve t e r a n s ’ War in Afghanistan is one Service (OPS). The OPS is soldiers and 10 civilians
Memorial. They designed it of several government working with managers to were killed during the war
to complement the existing initiatives to support ensure they are aware of in Afghanistan, and over
war memorial to create a veterans, active members the employment policies 2,000 were wounded.
seamless timeline of
Canada’s military history.
The new memorial will
Top photo: The Remembrance Day Parade led to the consist of granite and
Cenotaph where the Port Perry Remembrance Day bronze elements etched
ceremony was held. with images from the war
Photo Credit: DAN CEARNS The Standard that tell the story of
Center photo: Veterans ride in style in the Uxbridge Canada’s involvement in
Remembrance Day Parade. the conict.
Photo Credit: COLLEEN GREEN The Standard “This memorial will
Bottom photo: There were many people present at the serve as a lasting legacy to
Remembrance Day Ceremonies held in Blackstock on the Canadian soldiers who
Monday, November 11th. served in the war in
Photo credit: CEARRA HOWEY The Standard Afghanistan - including
those who tragically lost
their lives,” said Lisa
MacL eod, Minister of
Heritage, Sport, Tourism
and Culture Industries.
“Ontarians will forever
have a space to show their
respect and gratitude to
these brave men and
women on the legislative
grounds. Thanks to the
dedication of the consulta-
tion panel, the nal design
is a tting tribute to the
sacrice, braver y and
determination of these
heroes.”
The memorial was
designed by PFS Studio
with input from a consulta-
tion panel, chaired by
General (Ret’d) Rick
Hillier, who commanded a
NATO mission in
Afghanistan and was Chief
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Saturday, November 16th • 10am - 2pm

Many Vendors, Lunch, Bake Room, Toonie Sales,
Grand Draw & Much More!
Donations of non-perishables or a new unwrapped toy
gratefully accepted for Operation Scugog.
FREE reusable shopping bag & FREE Shuttle
bus from Emmanuel Community Church
15987 Simcoe St., Port Perry
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Secrets to at-home weddings
Many couples preparing for their trip down the aisle
follow the familiar sentiments expressed by Dorothy in
"The Wizard of Oz." Such couples feel "there's no place
like home" when hosting a wedding ceremony or
reception.
There are many benets to hosting a wedding at
home. Homes often hold couples' most cherished
memories, and hosting a backyard celebration or an
intimate indoor ceremony at your own home or the
abode of a loved one can be a cost-effective way to have a
good time.
Here are some tips to help couples navigate hosting
an at-home wedding.

Assess the space

The average home is not equipped to handle hundreds
of guests, wait staff, caterers, and parked cars.
Concessions in regard to comfort and safety will have to
be made when drawing up the guest list. The wedding
resource The Knot advises the general rule is six- to 10
square-feet of oor space per guest for row seating. Learn if it's legal
You'll probably need even more space for buffet tables, Certain municipalities may require permits for parking
seating and a dance oor. on street, noise past a certain hour, closing of streets,
You will likely need to temporarily move furniture to and much more. Do your research. You may need to
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tent for a backyard wedding. on the weekend) and shuttle people to your home.

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It's important to present a clean, inviting space when
hosting a wedding at home. A cleaning service will
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festivities, freeing up your time for last-minute tasks or
to embark on your honeymoon.
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by your homeowner's insurance policy, particularly if
your home is damaged or someone gets injured during
the festivities. Supplemental liability insurance or an
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The Voice of Your Community
MoJacks take two
losses over weekend
DAN CEARNS The Standard
SCUGOG: The Port Perry MoJacks suffered a couple
losses over the weekend.
Port Perry opened their weekend schedule with a
game in Gananoque against the Islanders on Saturday,
November 9th.
The game did not start well for the MoJacks, as they
fell behind 3-0 by the end of the rst period.
12 minutes into the second period, Nick Chokrev-
Cerpnjak scored, cutting the decit to two for Port Perry.
But the Islanders added a goal late in the period, and
Port Perry trailed 4-1 after 40 minutes of play.
Two and a quarter minutes into the third frame, Noah
Donaghy cut the decit back to two with a goal. But that
was as close as Port Perry would get, allowing one more
Gananoque goal about a minute later, and losing the
game 5-2.
There was no rest for the MoJacks though. They
headed to Scugog Arena for a Sunday, November 10th
matchup against the top team in the Orr division, the
North Kawartha Knights.
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Less than a minute and a half into the rst frame,
Donaghy took advantage of a MoJack power play, scoring
the rst goal of the game. Less than six minutes later,
however, the Knights were able to deect the puck past
MoJack goalie Corey Kuypers, tying the game 1-1. With
With the MoJacks rushing to the net, the
Knights’ goalie decides to hold onto the puck.
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The Port Perry
MoJacks unveiled
their new jerseys at a game at
Scugog Arena on Sunday, November 10th.
a little over three minutes left, the Knights took their
rst lead of the game, and headed to the dressing room
up 2-1.
It didn’t get any better for Port Perry in the second
period. Six minutes in, the Knights scored again,
extending Port Perry’s decit to 3-1. Over seven
minutes later, the Knights struck twine again, making it
a 4-1 game. Port Perry would get some advantage late in
the period though. With a delayed penalty coming to
Port Perry, the Knights pulled their goaltender for the
extra attacker. But, while in the MoJacks zone, a Knights
shot was deected by a MoJack stick and went the
length of the ice straight into North Kawartha’s empty
net. Kolby Fralic was awarded the goal.
However, North Kawartha was able to shut down Port
Perry’s offense in the third period, and the MoJacks lost
4-2.
After the game, MoJacks head coach Tom Boyle spoke
about his thoughts on the team’s effort. “[North
Kawartha] got a couple lucky bounces on a couple goals,
and that ended up to be the difference in the game. I
thought our effort was pretty good, playing a rst place
team,” he said. “The boys competed hard. Just a break
here or there would’ve helped us out.”
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Pick up your

The Team Warriner curling team was inducted into the Scugog Sports Hall
of Fame on Thursday, November 7th. DAN CEARNS The Standard

Lindsay Muskies vs Cobourg

Cougars Friday Night
CRAIG SCHROTER
Special to The Standard

KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay

at the following locations... Muskies came out at and could not
regroup in time to get back in the game as
Vos’ Independent, Port Perry • The Standard Ofce, the Cobourg Cougars rolled to a 6-1
Port Perry • Hank’s Bakery, Port Perry victory.
This was a game where the Muskies
Shoppers Drug Mart, Port Perry • McDonald’s, Port
could have closed the gap on a team they
Perry • Food Basics Plaza, Port Perry • Medical are right behind in the standings but the
Center, Port Perry • Canadian Tire, Port Perry rst period was all Cobourg as the Fish
Foodland, Port Perry • Scugog Arena, Port Perry could only manage two shots on goal.
Honey’s Trading Post, Port Perry • Nestleton Cobourg’s Jason Stachelbeck scored his
rst of two on the night on a power play at
General Store, Nestleton • Great Blue Heron 5:59 as he hammered home a rebound,
Casino, Scugog Island • Manchester • Circle K, then the Cougars went up 2-0 on a short
Uxbridge • Country Tyme, Uxbridge • Uxbridge Post handed goal from Justin Zuber.
Ofce, Uxbridge • Uxbridge Arena, Uxbridge Nicholas Aromatario made 3-0 early in
the second as he put a shot over the
Vince’s Market, Uxbridge • Boston Pizza, Uxbridge more to seal the deal. Jacob Campbell
shoulder of Dean Buchholz just 3:40 into
McDonald’s, Uxbridge • Canadian Tire, Uxbridge the second, then Stachelbeck scored tallied at 7:03, and then Darren Beattie
Zehrs, Uxbridge • Ashlee Plaza, Uxbridge again at 12:17 as he streaked in from the rounded out the scoring at 17:23.
slot and made no mistake on a pass out After the game Johnston said his team
Pharmasave, Uxbridge • Leaskdale General Store,
from behind the net. Lindsay native got off to a rough start and dug a hole that
Leaskdale • Udora Port Ofce/Store, Udora they just couldn’t get out of.
Thomas Johnston (pictured) scored his
Goodwood Corner • Sun Valley CMB, Seagrave 4th of the season to get the Fish on the The next action for the Muskies is
Sonya CMB, Sonya • Little Britain Bakery, Little board at 16:59. Sunday night in Toronto as they take on
Britain • Foodland, Little Britain • Pindars, In the third the Cougars scored two the Junior Canadiens.
Sunderland • Sunderland Post Ofce, Sunderland
Sainteld • Greenbank Store • Greenbank CMB Colonel Mustard’s
Manilla General Store, Manilla • Oakwood General DIVISIONAL SENIOR DIVISION
Store, Oakwood • The Standard Ofce, Lindsay Name GP W L T PTS
STANDINGS Goreskis Roong 7 6 1 0 12
Lindsay Chamber of Commerce • Friendly Discount Menzies Used Cars 7 5 2 0 10
Store, Lindsay • Loblaws, Lindsay • Davidsons Crusty’s Pizza 7 3 2 2 8
Old Flame Callery Group 7 3 3 1 7
General Store, Lindsay • Daisy Mart, Lindsay JUNIOR DIVISION Fitzgerald’s Auto Service 7 1 5 1 3
Pharmasave, Lindsay • N & G Cash and Carry, Name GP W L T PTS Cedar Creek Contracting 7 1 6 0 2
Lindsay • Tom’s Variety, Lindsay • Canadian Tire Hillside Fencing & Decks 7 5 0 2 12
Lake Scugog Lumber 7 4 3 0 8 Canadian Tire
Gas Bar, Lindsay • Fenelon Falls • Bobcaygeon Menzies Chrysler 7 4 3 0 8 MASTERS DIVISION
Beaverton • Coboconk • Janetville VanCamp Contracting Ltd. 7 3 3 1 7 Name GP W L T PTS
Scugog Moving & Storage 7 3 3 1 7 Gus Brown 7 4 1 2 10
ESSO Gas Station, Hwy. 7A Allen’s Siding 7 3 3 1 7 BrokerLink Insurance 7 4 1 2 10
Sunnyside Market, Caesarea Taylor Ford 7 2 5 0 4 Monsma Electric 7 3 1 3 9
Square Boys 7 1 5 1 3 JF Construction 7 3 4 0 6
and so many more... GP = Games played W = Wins
Port Perry Auto Supply 7 2
Weisock Contracting Inc. 7 1
5
5
0 4
1 3
L = Loses T = Ties PTS = Points
The Voice of Your Community
Lindsay Muskies vs Toronto
Junior Canadiens Sunday Night
CRAIG SCHROTER
Special to The Standard
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay
Muskies knew they’d be in tough against
the Toronto Junior Canadians on Sunday
night but a strong effort saw them pick up
a hard earned point in a 3-2 overtime
loss.
Although there was no scoring in the
rst, the action was fast and both Curtis
Boothe and Ben Edwards had to be sharp
in their respective nets. For Edwards this
marked his rst start in goal as a Muskie.
In the second period, after the Muskies
had killed off the fourth straight Toronto
power play they nally got a chance of
their own and Brett Robertson made it
count with his 4th of the year, scoring on
a point shot at 8:22 from Noah
Vandervinne and Mathieu Hebert.
Riding that momentum at 10:40 it was
Adam Miwa causing a turn over then
ring a wrist shot high over the glove of
Boothe to make it 2-0. The goal was
Miwa’s 6th of the year. The Muskies then
continued their steady parade to the
penalty box, and it nally cost them at
Above: The Port Perry
IGA Ringette 1994-
1995 All Ontario Junior
A Champion team was
one of the teams
inducted into the
Scugog Sports Hall of
Fame at a ceremony
on Thursday, Novem-
ber 7th.
Left: Athlete Casey
Vanschagen (Right)
receives his Scugog
Sports Hall of Fame
induction picture from
Clair Cornish at the
2019 ceremony on
Thursday, November
7th.
DAN CEARNS
The Standard
15:52 when Connor LePage scored from
Matthew O’Brien and Claudio
DeGasperis.
At 6:26 of the third Ryan Tverberg
made a nice move to out wait Ben
Edwards and slide one in behind him to
tie the game at 2-2 with the assists going
to Mathew Rehding and Matthew Falls.
From that point on the Junior Canadiens
really drove the pace of the game but
Edwards and the Muskies defenders
against the much higher ranked squad to
force overtime.
The home team kept up the pressure
in the four on four overtime and
Edwards, who played great in the game
making 41 saves, couldn’t stop the
winner from O’Brien who red home the
winner at 2:06 assisted by DeGasperis
and Chase Spencer.
Ryan Hall who was making his Muskies
debut looked solid on defence on the
night. The Fish were short forward
Curtis Trolley and Artem Guryev who
were up playing with the Petes.
The next action for Lindsay is
Wednesday night as they travel to
Buffalo.
Join the Port Perry Seniors Club.
Only $20. Dozens of fun activities for
your mind, body and soul!
Tuesdays
Lose weight with TOPS. Time: Every
Tuesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Location: Port
Perry United Church, 294 Queen St.
Po r t P e r r y. E m a i l :
trinityheartstudios@gmail.com or
www.tops.org. Call (800) 932-8677.
Open Gym Nights for Families held
at Quaker Village PS on Tuesday
evenings from 6:30 – 8 pm (Oct 1 - Nov
26) For more information, please
contact ourofce@jointhejourney.ca
or call 905.852.2059.
Mondays & Wednesdays
Shufeboard at Uxbridge Senior's
Center Mon & Wed 9 a.m. starting
October 2nd
Saturdays
Gentle Fit Exercises, 8:15am-9:15am at
the Manilla Hall, Manilla. Info at 705-
432-2355 ext. 243.
Sundays
9:30 AM - The Table, A casual,
comfortable new communion service
with engaging music. Open to
everyone. Come as you are!! St Paul's
Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St,
Uxbridge. Info: 905-852-7016,
www.stpauls-uxbridge.ca
Wednesday, November 6th
Baby's Own Group, Starts, 10-11:30
am, Lady Eaton Elementary School(17
James St.) in Omemee. A six-week
support and information group for
parents of children up to a year old
(continues on the following dates: Nov.
13, 20, 27, Dec. 4 and 11). Call 1-866-
888-4577, ext. 2307, for information or
to register.
Saturday, November 9th
Euchre Tournament at Prince Albert
Community Hall. Doors open at 10:30
a.m. Hot lunch, good prizes. Tickets
are $10. Phone 905-985-2146.
Port Perry Artists Association Annual
Fall Art Show and Sale Original works
by talented local artists for show and
sale! Daily draws, free admission and
refreshments, debit and credit cards
accepted. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scout Hall,
15585 Simcoe Street N., Port Perry.
Sunday, November 10th
7:30 PM - Remember Them - A
Memorial Concert for Remembrance
Day. The Orpheus Symphonietta,
directed by Stuart Beaudoin, plays
Tchaikovsky's "Manfred Symphony".
Special Presentation by Ted Barris:
Reections on the Women of the Wars.
Tickets $20 at the door. Children free.
St Paul's Anglican Church, 59 Toronto
St S, Uxbridge. Info: 905-852-7016.
www.stpauls-uxbridge.ca
Happenings is a community service of The Standard reserved for Charitable and Non-Prot
events. We endeavour to run all eligible items as space allows. For a full list of Happenings
go online to www.thestandardnewspaper.ca/happenings.html
Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 17
Loons, Grebes and Waterfowl on
Lake Simcoe. 9 a.m. meet at the
Uxbridge Secondary School parking lot
or 9:30 am at Holmes Point Park.
Please bring binoculars and a scope if
you have them. (Some will be available
to borrow). No pets please. Pre-register
with Derek ndnature7@gmail.
Port Perry Artists Association Annual
Fall Art Show and Sale Original works
by talented local artists for show and
sale! Daily draws, free admission and
refreshments, debit and credit cards
accepted. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scout Hall,
15585 Simcoe Street N., Port Perry.
Friday, November 15th
Prince Albert United Church Talent
Auction at 7 p.m. Bid on baking, crafts,
preserves, quilts and much more.
Refreshments available.
Saturday, November 16th
Port Perry Seniors Club Annual Bazaar
is being held at the Latcham Centre,
Queen and Water Sts. behind the old
mill. Saturday, November 16, 10a.m. -
2p.m. Free entrance, free parking.
Crafts, baked goods, lunch and draws
on exquisite baskets. Come and enjoy
one of the best bazaars in Scugog!
Bobcat and Lynx—a Tail of two
Ontario Wild Cats. 7:00 pm, Scugog
Memorial Library, 231 Water Street,
Port Perry. Join us as we learn about
the fascinating lives of these rarely
seen, mysterious creatures from Dr.
Jeff Bowman, researcher with the
Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry. A donation appreciated. All
welcome!
Wednesday, November 20th
Food Handler Course, 9 a.m. to 4
p.m., Health Unit ofce (108 Angeline
St. S.) in Lindsay. Upon successful
completion, participants receive a
certicate (valid for a period of ve
years). Cost is $40 per person. For more
information and to conrm space
availability, call the Health Unit at 1-
866-888-4577, ext. 5006.
Thursday, November 21st
Goodwood United Church Turkey
Dinner by Goodwood United Church,
open at 4:30 p.m. at Goodwood
Community Centre. Tickets at the door
- $20. Take out available. For further
information, call June Harper at 905
640 3347
Wednesday, November 27th
Come and “Light up” Hillman
Cemetery on the last Wednesday of
October and November from 5pm-
10pm. Flameless candles available at
the Utica United Church for people to
place on monuments in the cemetery
to celebrate our community and
history.
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The Port Perry Artists Association held an Autumn art show and sale at the Port Perry Scout
Hall over the past weekend. DAN CEARNS The Standard
The Voice of Your Community Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 19

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Bach Christmas Oratorio to be
performed in Uxbridge
UXBRIDGE: On Sunday, November
24th, at 7 p.m. St Paul’s Anglican
Church in Uxbridge, Ministry of the Arts,
will host a performance of Bach’s
Christmas Oratorio. The performance
will be in English. The Cantorei sine
Nomine choir and Orpheus
Symphonietta orchestra under the
direction of Stuart Beaudoin along with
soloists, Sasha Liebich-Tait, Shannon
Coates, Colin Ainsworth and Jonathan
Liebich will sing this marvelous setting of
the Christmas story.
St. Paul’s Anglican church promotes
events which seek to combine and
explore Spirituality and Music. Canon
Mark Kinghan is excited to bring alter-
nate ways of engaging the divine through
the arts into the Uxbridge community.
Director Stu gave us some insight into
the project: In Christendom, Handel’s
Messiah (1741) and Bach’s Christmas
Oratorio (1734) stand as the musical
pillars of the Christmas season. Messiah,
of course, is actually Easter music. The
Christmas Oratorio is a series of six
cantatas telling the story of the coming of
Jesus, the shepherds, the magi and their
signicance to us. This is all in the
tradition of many musical works written
Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 23
both before 1734 and into the present
day like the local church musical
presentations you experience each year.
Bach’s Oratorio is not often performed
in the English speaking world and always
per for med in Ger man. This per-
for mance is using a ne English
translation to make the music and story
accessible to the listener. Although
Bach’s setting is not well known to
Uxbridge audiences, it would be the
music of choice in Europe during the
Christmas season. The new English
translation allows us to bring this
fabulous music into our Christmas.
Stu says, “Bach is often thought of as
heavy, detailed and difcult to listen to;
but in this music he seems to be dancing
for the whole program. Choruses are
always upbeat and exciting; orchestra
colours tell the story in sound; the
soloists give us the scripture in the
recitatives and commentary in the
fabulous solos. It is a Christmas musical Buying or Selling Your Home Made Easy.
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SHORELINES
See pages 4-5, 9

You’ve Got
To Be
Kidding!
See page 5

EDITORIAL
See page 6

WHEELS
See pages 10-11

Remembrane
Day 2019
See pages 12-13 Many people braved the cold and came out to honour our veterans on Remembrance Day, Monday, November 11th throughout the
Kawartha Lakes Region. Pictured here is the Remembrance Day Ceremony held at the Lindsay Cenotaph.
Wedding
See page 14
Kawartha Lakes considering
SPORTS voluntary ban on single-use plastics
See pages 15-17 DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
KAWARTHA LAKES: Councillors are considering a recent staff
CLASSIFIEDS report that would see a voluntary ban on single-use plastics and
See page 19 styrofoam to help reduce environmental impact.
According to City staff at the November 5th committee meeting,
Kawartha Lakes alone produces roughly 10 tonnes of styrofoam waste
and over one third of all plastics collected come from single-use
materials.
Earlier this year, councillors brought forward a resolution in May
that requested staff to review what the ban of both materials would
mean, and the potential environmental and economic impacts would
be for the community and the support required from all stakeholders.
“The importance of acknowledging the environmental impacts that
stem from continuing to use and allow these materials is becoming
more and more evident as we see recycling continuing to make
headlines,” explained Ward 2 Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan,
who brought the original request forward earlier this year. “As a
business owner myself, I recognize the importance of making changes
JAMES GREEN The Standard
and getting everyone on board in order to make this motion a success.”
As part of their study, staff explained that they worked with multiple
partners to gather information on the use of these materials. With the
support of local Chambers of Commerce, an online survey was
released to businesses across the municipality to gauge the willingness
of participation: 77 percent of respondents agreed they would consider
using alternative materials such as paper bags for packaging, with 66
percent stating they could implement a change within one year.
“The rationale behind introducing a voluntary ban would give
businesses time to phase out these materials and create a plan of
action,” added David Kerr, Manager of Environmental Services for
Kawartha Lakes. “Should Provincial and Federal legislation move
forward with an enforced ban, the municipality would be in good
stance to manage changes required.”
Along with the voluntary ban, the report also requested Council
approve removing styrofoam from the recycling stream all together,
showing the cost to recycle does not reect any benets to the
municipality in continuing to accept this material.
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BIG changes at
Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton
KAWARTHA LAKES: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Balfour states, “I am excited to start a new challenge
Kawartha L akes-Haliburton has recently gone with Big Brothers Big Sisters and look forward to
through a branding change, as have all Big Brother working with the team, volunteers, families and the
Big Sister organizations across Canada. Locally, there community to continue to offer mentoring
have been even bigger changes. Long time Executive opportunities throughout our communities. I am
Director, Jim DeFlorio, has decided to leave the fortunate to be joining such a respected agency that
organization after 17 years of employment. prides itself on making a difference in the lives of
The organization has welcomed Janice Balfour as the children and youth.”
new Executive Director and leader of the organization. DeFlorio states, “we operate in a very supportive
Janice has a strong knowledge and understanding of our community and it’s important for our community
community through experiences with The Learning members to assist Janice and her team with providing
Disabilities Association, Children’s Service Council, mentoring programs that will assist children and youth
City of Kawartha Lakes Human Services Department with becoming contributing community members.
and many local community initiatives. “Janice indicates Supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters can be
that she is extremely excited about joining the accomplished through donations and participation in
organization”. fund raising events or supporting our local United Way.”
There has also been a decision made to hire a Please contact the Big Brother Big Sisters ofce if you
Community Engagement Coordinator to facilitate the have any questions by calling 705-324-6800.
fund raising schedule and promotion of the events. The
organization is excited to announce that Allyssa Adams
will be joining the team to ll this role.
DeFlorio says “I leave with the knowledge that the
organization is being led into the future with the very
competent hands of Janice. During the 17 years that I
have worked for the organization I have had the
opportunity to work with so many great members of our
team, volunteers and the families of the children and
youth who reached out to Big Brothers Big Sisters for
mentoring services. I have seen how our amazing
volunteers ignite the potential in children and youth
through mentoring opportunities.”

Photo Credit: Tom Poupore

The Voice of Your Community
Lindsay Cycle Studio encourages support
for breast cancer care at RMH
KAWARTHA LAKES: Josette Deuchars
believes in giving back to her community.
Each month, she supports a different cause
with special spin events at the Lindsay Cycle
Studio. In October, Josette hosted four such
classes, each supporting breast cancer
imaging at Ross Memorial Hospital.
“We had the Muskie Monday plus the
other Wednesdays were a mix of new and
regular riders who wanted to participate.
Kawartha Credit Union did a ride as well. All
together, we raised $415 to help patients at
the Ross,” said Josette Deuchars.
Today, Josette presented the donation to
Erin Coons, RMH Foundation CEO and
Dianne Robia, Interim Breast Health
Navigator in the RMH Mammography
Department. Joining Josette were her son
and student nurse at RMH, Sebastien
Deuchars, and Patsy McCabe, RMH
Environmental Services employee and
Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 11
Lindsay Cycle Studio rider.
“Josette is such an inspiration, for her
boundless energy and her commitment to
local philanthropy,” said Erin Coons.
“Every time she commits to a cause, she
creates a ripple effect of local support. And
every gift makes a difference to patients at
the Ross.”
Thanks to donors’ support, the Ross
Memorial Hospital’s breast health services
now include Tomosynthesis (3D imaging
that helps to pinpoint the exact size and
location of breast lesions) and stereotactic
biopsies. Ross Memorial is the rst site in
Ontario to use the SmartCurve Breast
Stabilization System, which features curved
paddles and processing algorithms to ensure
a more comfortable experience for our
patients.
Every day at the Ross, the RMH team
screens approximately 30 women.
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Statement by
Minister
Rickford
on Aboriginal
Veterans Day
On Friday, November 8th, Greg
Rickford, Minister of Indigenous
Affairs issued the following statement
on Aboriginal Veterans Day:
“Lest we forget, each year the
Ontario government recognizes the
long and proud history of First
Nations, Métis and Inuit contribu-
tions to the military history of
Canada.
Ever since distin-guishing them-
selves ghting alongside British
s o l d i e r s i n t h e War o f 1 8 1 2 ,
Indigenous people have demon-
strated their valour as they have
continued to volunteer and sacrice.
Indigenous men and women have
continued this tradition of enlisting to
Remembrance Day 2019
Large crowds braved the cold and snow to honour our veterans by attending local Remembrance Day Ceremonies, on Monday,
this day, being deployed by NATO,
November 11th, throughout our readership area. Above is the Lindsay Remembrance Day Ceremony, in the Kawartha Lakes
serving with the United Nations and
Region and below is the Remembrance Day Ceremony held in Sunderland, in Brock Township.
other multinational peace support
Photo Credits: JAMES GREEN The Standard and DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
missions around the world.
There are many places people in
Ontario can visit to remember and
learn about the contributions of
Aboriginal veterans. The National
Aboriginal Veterans Monument is
located in Ottawa. In Parry Sound,
you can nd a monument to the
valour of Company Sergeant-Major
Fr a n c i s Pe g a h m a g a b o w o f
Wa s a u k s i n g F i r s t N a t i o n .
Pe g a h m a g a b o w w a s t h e m o s t
decorated Indigenous Canadian to
ght in the First World War. There are
also several First Nations, including
those at Mississaugas of the Credit
and Alderville, that hold ceremonies
of remembrance.
Please join me as we honour and
learn more about the contributions of
Aboriginal veterans on this important
day. We will remember them.
Nya:weh. Miigwetch, Marsi, Thank
you.”

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