Vol. 15 No.

41 THURSDAY, October 17, 2019 YOUR GOOD NEWS NEWSPAPER

Small Business
Week
See page 2

Story Behind
the Person
See page 5

Senior Lifestyles
See page 12-13

Sports
See page 15-17

Meet Your Uxbridge

Candidates
See page 18

15300 Hwy. 12
905-985-4827
www.shivaschicken.ca
See our ad on page 2

Scugog cancels meeting because of election

DAN CEARNS The Standard
SCUGOG: Scugog councillors will
have one less meeting to go to this
month. At a meeting on Monday,
September 23rd, councillors voted in
favour, of a motion to cancel their
M o n d a y, O c t o b e r 2 1 s t c o u n c i l
meeting. Ward 3 Councillor Angus
Ross made the motion, because the
Federal election is being held that day.
Ward 2 Councillor Janna Guido
questioned if there was any
deputations or time sensitive reports
scheduled for that meeting. Clerk J.P.
Newman responded, stating there
were no delegations or deputations
scheduled, and they had moved one
item to a November meeting.
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Small Business Week

October 20-26th
Small Business Week
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S h i v a ’ s C h i c ke n
restaurant in Port Perry
went through an ownership
change in August.
Mayuran Sriskandarajah
is the new owner of the
business. He told The
Standard what he enjoys For 18 years, Clearwater
about being an owner. Pools and Spas in Port
“The people in Port Perry, the customers. They Perry has been offering
love the food. People are very friendly and helpful,” residents supplies and
he said. “Hopefully, the business is going in the right expertise.
direction.” Some of the services the
He plans to continue one of the things instituted by s t o re o f f e r s i n c l u d e s
opening and closing
the previous ownership.
services for Inground Pools,
“The people that ran the business before had a pool repairs and renovations
breakfast, so I’m planning on continuing the and new liner installations.
breakfast,” he said. They also sell pool and spa
He explained the food is “reasonable price” and the supplies.
“people serving the food are very friendly.” "With online shopping,
it's been difcult to “The internet's full of
The owner encourages the community to take information, it's just not
advantage of the space they have. maintain a good customer
base. But, I think people always the right informa-
“It’s a good place to have parties, like birthday tion," she said.
understand when they
parties. It’s nice and quiet here, not too noisy. I like As well, Ms. King spoke
come in here they get a little
to keep the place nice more service than if they about what it is like to
and clean,” he said. just went online and operate in a small town.
Shiva’s Chicken ordered a product or try to " Pe o p l e l i k e t o s e e
restaurant is located at search up information," familiar faces and come in
and see the same person all
15300 Hwy. 12. owner Crystal King told The
Standard. the time," she said. "People
She also explained the trust you.”
expertise people receive at For more information, check
the store is what makes out their website at
15300 Hwy. 12 them a unique business. www.clearwaterpoolsportperry.ca
.
905-985-4827 905.985.6650 | 6 High St., Port Perry
www.shivaschicken.ca clearwaterpoolsportperry@gmail.com
3 ● Thursday, October 17, 2019
Community rallies to support
local men injured in explosion
DARRYL KNIGHT
The Standard
N O RT H D U R H A M : O n l i n e
fundraisers have seen a tremen-
dous outpouring of support, for two
local men injured following an
explosion, at a home in Zephyr on
Tuesday, October 8th.
GoFundMe pages were launched
last week, to support D’Arcy
Stephens, a 35-year-old gas fitter,
who grew up in Port Perry, and
home owner Darryl McFarlane.
Both men were critically injured in
the explosion, at Mr. McFarlane’s
home, in Zephyr, last Tuesday
evening.
“D’Arcy was taken to the
Uxbridge Hospital and then
immediately rushed to the Toronto
Burn Unit, along with the resident
of the house. D’Arcy remains there
in critical condition, in a medically
induced coma. He suffered burns
all over his body, with severe burns
to his hands, forearms, face and
neck. D’Arcy had immediate
emergency surgery, as an attempt to
save his hands and eyesight, and we
can only hope these surgeries were
successful,” the GoFundMe page
for D’Arcy read.
Almost $15,000 has been raised
through the page, to support the
Stephens family, which includes his
partner Alicia, and their three
children, nine-year-old Zander, six-
year-old Maddox and four-year-old
Oriah.   time caregiver to his ailing mom and
“This fundraising campaign will
ensure that D’Arcy and his family,
can concentrate on his healing, and
putting his life back together, after
this devastating tragedy. The funds
raised in this campaign will go
directly to Alicia and D’Arcy, to
cover the inevitable costs and
financial stress, that comes from
such desperate times, simply to
cover everyday things like daycare,
food, rent, parking fees and gas.”
A page to support Mr. McFarlane
has also been organized, and has
seen more than 70 percent of its
fundraising goal reached, in less
than a week.   been devastating, for the many
“Darryl will require ongoing
surgeries, and will be on a long road
to recovery, in the months to come.
Darryl was a bit of an introvert, but
would drop anything to help
someone out,” the post read. “He
had quit his job years ago to be a full-
dad, who have in recent years
passed away. He had recently
returned to work, and had just
finished renovating his childhood
home, where he had taken care of
his parents for many, many years.”
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For more information, or to make
a donation, search ‘Darr yl
McFarlane Family Fundraiser,’ or
‘Please help D’Arcy Stephens and
his family,’ on GoFundMe.com.
Author’s Note: I grew up with
D’Arcy Stephens, and have consid-
Scugog’s Junior Fire Chief for a day winner Kelsy
ered him a close friend, for most of
Bailey gets to hold one of the hoses at the Port Perry
the past 30 years. This news has
Fire Hall on Wednesday, October 9th.
people he has touched in his life. He
Photos by DAN CEARNS The Standard
is one of the most sincere, and hard
working men, I have every had the
privilege of knowing. Years ago,
before I became a father for the first
time, we were thankfully, able to
reconnect, and he has been one of
my most trusted sources of informa-
tion, on navigating being a father. If
you have the means, please consider
donating to his, or Mr. McFarlane in
this time of need.
- Darryl Knight
The Port Perry Agricultural
Society was happy to
support Brent Herrington as
he represents Team
Canada at the World
Butcher’s Challenge in
Sacremento, California. The
competition will be held on
September 5th, 2020. If you
wish to help Brent and
Team Canada raise the
funds needed please
donate at
www.gofundme.com/f/WBC
TeamCanada. Pictured from
left to right are Margaret
Taylor-Sevier (Past
President), Landon
Beacock (President), Brent
Herrington, Byron Rodd
(2nd Vice President) and
Barbie Bisschop (1st Vice
President).
COLLEEN GREEN
The Standard
4 ● Thursday, October 17, 2019
MARK BERNEY: At six feet six inches
does he need a ladder?
They say that a uniform makes the man, but in the case
of our Fire Chief, Mark Berney, the man makes the
uniform. At six foot six he towers over most people, but
his soft, friendly demeanor, immediately makes you
warm up to his pleasant nature.
Born in Ajax, Ontario, Mark's father was a
police ofcer, and his mother worked for the
Ajax Pickering hospital. The family moved to
Kirby, when Mark was young, but shortly
thereafter, relocated to Newcastle.
Mark's mother became involved in local
politics, and worked her way up to become
president of their local riding. Mark was
looking for a part time job, and when he heard
the town had applied for a grant to clean up
local cemeteries, he immediately applied and
was given an opportunity. "It was great,
working on a crew," Mark explained. “We had
to clean up all the cemeteries and creeks in
the area. It was certainly different, but a lot of
fun."
Mark's true love was hockey and while
growing up he became a rink operator, looking
after the ice at the local arena. "We heard the
Zamboni in Bowmanville blew a motor, and
they found a tractor to pull the ice cleaning
machine." Mark explained. "The fellow driving
it, ran into a wall and was immediately let go. I
found out about the problem, and because I
could drive a tractor, they gave me the job.”
The oldest of three children, Mark had a
pretty interesting childhood, and when it
came time to nd a job he applied with a
company in Brantford, owned by his uncle.
The company made valves for liquid and gas,
used mostly in the Darlington Nuclear Plant.
He later graduated to the position of computer
programing operator.
In 1985 he saw a posting for volunteer
reghters. "My dad, being a police ofcer, has always
given me a special place for rst responders, and the
thought of being a reghter was very appealing," Mark
replied.
The new position meant returning to his adopted
hometown of Newcastle, and three years later he was
h i r e d a s a f u l l t i m e  r e  g h t e r, i n t h e
Clarington/Bowmanville area. There are a total of ve
stations in the municipality, each with about 25
volunteers and several fulltime employees.
Life for the reghter was great, working 12 hour
shifts, on and off and as the area grew, so did the needs of
the community service. People were hired, trucks were
purchased, and in 1994 Mark was promoted to Captain.
This meant leading a crew and working out of Courtice.
It was during this time that Ontario Power Group
started producing electricity, and the demand on the
reghting units suddenly increased dramatically.
Clarington had six months to build a station, with no
extension, as they had to be ready when Darlington
Nuclear Generating Station went online.
I laughed when Mark explained how the contractor
was hustling to get every detail completed, and
personally hung all the mirrors in the new re station.
Unfortunately he was a foot shorter than Mark, and the
tall reghter had to sit on a chair to see his face in a
mirror.
The area grew to 125 volunteers and 44 full time staff,
and in 2005 Mark was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief in
Clarington. Mark thoroughly enjoyed his career and
worked hard at it. As the years progressed, he felt he was
ready for a new challenge.
In 2016, he had heard of a possible opening in Port
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Perry as Fire Chief, a position which interested him very
much. He was enjoying a bit of relaxation at the cottage
with his wife, and some of their six children, when his
wife Michele, an administrative assistant to the Oshawa
Fire Chief, asked Mark about the job in Port Perry.
"I checked my notes and saw the closing for
applications for the position was at 4:15. I
checked my watch and saw I had about an
hour to get my name in," Mark chuckled.
He ran out to his truck, the only device
with WI-FI and spent the next 60 minutes
completing the submission, and submitting
it on time. "I was really relieved when Andrea
Short conrmed they received my
application."
Mark was awarded the position and the
rest is history. He is dedicating a large
percentage of his time to customizing the
military policies around post traumatic stress
syndrome (PTSD), a major cause of illness
among rst responders. "There were issues
in reghters, similar to those the military
faced with their combat troops," Mark
explained, and he started detailed training
programs for the men and women under his
charge.
We currently have between 60 and 65
volunteer reghters in Port Perry and
Caesarea. There are four full time
reghters, as well as a re prevention
ofcer and administrative staff. The
reghting eet consists of three pumpers,
two tankers, one heavy rescue truck, two
light rescue vehicles, and a 4x4 utility
vehicle.
"One of the things I am very proud of is our
assembly time (the time from when the call
comes in until the truck is out the driveway)
is down to six minutes. We can still improve,
but are extremely efcient," Mark said proudly.
I asked the Chief, what the future held in store for
him. "I love Port Perry," he responded immediately. "My
goal is to continue modernizing our systems and our
operations by utilizing technology. Training is a big part
of the mandate, but most of all, being as efcient as
possible, ensuring the safety of our residents."
Congratulations to Chief Mark Berney and his team of
reghters, who make it possible for the rest of us to
sleep at night.
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5 ● Thursday, October 17, 2019
The Problem
with White
Grubs
For months now I have been struggling
to balance my love for nature with the
damage that White Grubs cause to my
lawn. The upside is that I get birds
digging them out, and racoons and
skunks searching for them and leaving
telltale small holes and patches of
exposed soil where they found their
quarry. The downside is my lawn is a
mess. I shy away from using insecti-
cides to kill them because insecticides
are indiscriminate in their effect and
will kill all the good bugs as well as the
bad. The offshoot of this is that the
grasses in my lawn were so severely
weakened by the grubs that crabgrass
got a foothold and destroyed much of
the rest of my lawn. The upside is that
the grubs didn't have any food so
they've gone elsewhere. I won – I
guess?
So what are these little creatures
and why can they be so devastating?
White Grubs are the larval stage of a
number of large beetles, such as
Japanese Beetle, June Bug and
Masked Chafer. They are a member of
the Scarab beetle family, which
includes the famous dung beetles –
although ours don't roll poop here like
those other critters do. We really don't
see the larval (grub) stage because it
lives and feeds underground for most
of its life cycle, only emerging briey in
May and June as adults to breed and
then lay eggs. The larvae start off as
tiny inconspicuous white-bodied
grubs with brown heads and legs that
live, for much of the year, just under
the root zone of a grassy lawn. As they
mature, they slowly get bigger. Like
other insects that go through this
complete metamorphosis (i.e. egg,
larva, pupa and adult), they shed their
skin and then develop a new one
slightly larger to accommodate their
larger size. They will do this several
times until nally they are ready to
morph into an adult. To accomplish
this, they enter a pupal stage, where
the grub forms a hard case that
surrounds it and inside the larva
slowly changes structure and form
and becomes a coppery-coloured
beetle!
Their life cycle can span one, two or
even three years, depending on the
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species involved.
In our area they
have a 12 month
life cycle that
spans parts of two
calendar years. Essentially, in June
and July, the adults breed and the
female lays her 10-30 eggs in the soil
over a 1-4 week period. After 14-21
days, the eggs hatch, and for the rest of
that season, the grubs develop as
mentioned above. When conditions
get cold in the late fall, they move
deeper underground and stay there
below the frost line until the following
spring when conditions improve so
they can move upwards through the
soil column and resume feeding. In
late May or early June they pupate and
away we go again.
So how do you know if you have
these little critters? Well I mentioned
one obvious clue - the small holes and Animal Shelter for Uxbridge/Scugog.
torn up turf, which are usually most
evident in August and September.
Dear Editor There are very few people in our area
who do not have pets that are loved and
Damaged lawns rst show gradual So many clauses. So many places where cared for, but there are so many animals
thinning, yellowing and weakening of our donations are solicited. It's so that need the care of the Shelter, which
the turf, followed by the appearance of difcult to know where to invest our currently is unable to cope with the
scattered, irregular dead patches that money. Two places which do not seem demand due to lack of space and
may increase in size over time. to have received much assistance or modern equipment.
Apparently healthy turf areas may publicity in the past few months are the At least 2 years ago the response was
exhibit sudden wilting and weakening Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham, a great, and we were almost on our
of the plants, and the turf may feel most-necessary facility for all those way...then the problems arose, and the
spongy as you walk over the infested requiring end-of-life care and for whom project is stagnant.
area. The roots of sod that is heavily at present, there is limited availability. I'm hoping that this letter will stir up
grub-damaged are often severed just Having watched close friends and interest and support for two areas
below the surface so one can pull it family cope with this situation, I feel where our money can do so much
loose from the soil as if lifting a carpet that more awareness and support is actual work.
and in so doing you will likely see the needed now more than ever.
grubs just below the root zone of the The second facility is the “New” Sincerely, G. Cameron
damaged grass.
If your turf had a serious grub
problem last year, the adult beetles are
likely to return and reinfest the same
areas this year. So what can you do?
Well short of using pesticides there is
no easy solution unfortunately. I will
continue this dialogue next time as
there is some hope but it will take a bit
of effort on your part.
Have your say!
Geoff Carpentier is a published
author, expedition guide and environ-
mental consultant. Visit Geoff on-line
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6 ● Thursday, October 17, 2019
@dancearnsy
Thanksgiving reection
As I write this column, we have just passed
the Thanksgiving weekend. Like many
people, I use this time of year to reect on
everything and everyone I am thankful to
have in my life. Though this is something I
personally think about every year, this year I
will use my column to talk about some of the
things I’m thankful for, and hopefully inspire
others to self reect on everything good in
their lives.
For starters, I’m thankful for supportive
friends and family. These are people that
have been there for me through the good
times and the difcult times. I have a great
circle of friends who I know I can talk
whenever I need to rant about a tough day, or
bounce ideas off of, or to joke with. I can also
hang out with them when I need to de-stress.
The support from my family has always been
great. I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to
go through the Journalism program in
college if it wasn’t for their support, and the
support has never stopped from there. They
have always shown their interest in whatever
I’m working on. I’m happy whenever I come
home, because I know I can count on them
to be understanding, supportive, easy to talk
to and to lighten the mood when need be.
On that same side, I’m thankful to have
my pet cat Darcy. Sometimes just petting her
for a couple minutes can help relax me.
VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
www.victorychristiancentre.org
will be worshipping at Vroomanton
United Church, s16205 Sideroad
17A, Sunderland, Ontario, at 10:00
a.m. to celebrate their Anniversary
Interim Moderator
Rev. Dr. Terry Ingram
SUNDAY, October 20th
Service at 10 a.m.
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Monday, October 21st
This is your opportunity to let the federal
When I am alone in a government know what you think.
room at home, she Don’t miss your chance
comes in to keep me
company. She’s a good
to make your voice count.
listener too.
As a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, I’m also
VOTE
thankful for hockey. The sport gives me
something to look forward to watching at the
end of the day, or something different to
write about in my local coverage. As well,
sports are always interesting as at any given
moment something unpredictable could
happen that could surprise you. Like the St.
Louis Blues turning a terrible start to their
season into a Stanley Cup victory. Though
I’m sure many Leafs fans will agree, the
game can be a bit stressful at times,
especially when your team has a long recent
history of playoff struggles and losing, but I
can’t imagine my life without the sport.
Lastly, I’m thankful to live in the nice quiet
neighbourhood of Janetville. It’s great to live
in a small community where there’s not a lot
of trafc going by your house and it seems
like people are friendlier. This, I think, is
because of the smaller population, people
are closer because they get to know their
neighbours more personally.
I have a lot to be thankful for, and I
encourage others to take time to reect on
what or who they are thankful for.
SCUGOG ISLAND
UNITED CHURCH Available on Sundays:
Nursery Program - up to 3 years old
The Rev. Ruthanne Ward Sunday School and Catechism Classes
- Priest-in-Charge
office@ascensionportperry.com Other Programs include:
www.ascensionportperry.com • Alpha Program
2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) SUNDAY, October 20th • Bible study Wednesday 10 am
Children are always welcome.
905-985-8681 & Thursday 7:30 pm
www.portperrybaptist.ca • GEMS (girls groups)
October 20th - Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Wednesday at 6:30 pm
19th of Pentecost Josh Bryant, Assistant Pastor ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
10 a.m. - Eucharist & 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry
Anointing 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Father Marco Testa
(classes for adults, youth & children) MASS
Port Perry and
Check Website for more information 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Prince Albert
(Jr. Church JK Grade 6; SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. United Churches
Nursery for ages 2 and under) CONFESSION 905-985-2801
SATURDAY - 4-5 p.m. Rev. Elaine Hall
6:00 p.m. – Evening Worship Rev. Don Willmer
SUNDAY - 30 minutes before 9 a.m. Mass www.portperryunited.com
- 30 minutes before 11 a.m. Mass Sunday, October 20th
For Mass through the week Port Perry United Church
call the Parish at 905-985-7071 294 Queen St., Port Perry
Minister: Stephanie Richmond 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship
905-718-8086 Nursery Care, Child & Youth
ssutchrichmond@gmail.com Program - ages 3-17
Anglican Network in Canada Prince Albert United Church
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert
Phone: (905) 982-2064 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship
Greenbank & Sunday School
www.newsongportperry.ca All Welcome
Seagrave Churches
Join us for worship at 10am
Nursery and Sunday School
70 Toronto St. North, Uxbridge
All are Welcome! 15 Medd Rd. • 905-852-7054 Father Joseph Rodrigues
Everyone is Welcome www.uxbridgefamilyworship.ca Mass - Saturday 5 p.m.
10am Sunday School Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.
To list your church events contact 11am Worship Service Confessions Saturday 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
For Mass through the week
us at 905-985-6985 Engage The Supernatural
call ofce 905-852-6944
7 ● Thursday, October 17, 2019
GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till
Thanksgiving celebrations are a time of family
gatherings, special church services, outdoor activities,
maybe the last trip to the cottage, a colour tour of
autumn's beautiful coloured leaves that splash the hills
and country side. We have so much to be thankful for,
now and each day, all year round. May we remember to
share with those less fortunate through local Food
Banks, charitable donations, or just reach out to a
neighbour and others in some small way.
A correction from last week is the Ofcial Board
Meeting for Greenbank and Seagrave churches is
Tuesday, October 22nd, 7:30 p.m., at Greenbank
Church.
The Vroomanton United Church is celebrating it's
anniversary October 20th, 10 a.m. There will be no
service at Greenbank so our congregation and all may
worship at Vroomanton.
Greenbank Church ofce hours with minister.
Stephanie Richmond are Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00
p.m. Call 905-718-8086 or email the following address:
ssutchrichmond@gmail.com.
Saturday, October 26th, is Greenbank United Church
Talent Auction, at 7 p.m. At the church with talented
Carl Phoenix auctioneering three church pews, an
antique bevelled mirror, four highback chairs, an ofce
desk, and many other items. This fun evening supports
the church and its programs. Please call Kim at 905-
985-8095, or Val at 905-985-3586, to donate your items,
or for inquiries. Your donations and/or purchases are
truly appreciated.
Thursdays at Greenbank “Walk with me, Group”
meet at the church at 9 a.m. All are welcome.
Blacklight Puppets practice is Sunday evenings at
Greenbank Church for Grades 7 – 12. You can contact
leaders Denise (905-985-8103) and Nancy (905-718-
1707).
Thanks goes out to Daphne Kaliomaki for hosting a
Thanksgiving drop-in on October 8th and take home
treat for all those who attended - a lovely day, and a lovely
gesture.
Please call me at 905-985-0535 with your news items.
EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton
Sorry for the error in the church beef supper date last
week but since then we have CANCELLED the beef
supper. We, by accident, scheduled it on the same
evening as Celebrate Agriculture at the community
centre at Port Perry. Since agriculture is very important
to many of us in this community we couldn't manage to
attend two things on the same day and time. We will try
to put something together soon to take the place of this
supper.
We are thankful to hear that Donna Barkey was
allowed to be home from rehab for Thanksgiving with
her family and that in a week's time, she will be well
enough to be back at home. Come and "light up" the
Hillman Cemetery on the last Wednesday of October
and November from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Flameless candles
will be available at the Utica United Church for people
to place on monuments in the cemetery to celebrate our
community and history.
Each Wednesday evening, Epsom and Utica
churches are open from 5 - 9 p.m. for prayer and
meditation.
Our sincere sympathy to Georgina Sutcliffe on the
passing of her two brothers Roger and Lloyd recently,
from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Our prayers go out to
Georgina and her family, who are long time residents of
Utica. There is no church service at Epsom Church
Sunday, October 20th, as the congregation will journey
to Vroomanton to help celebrate their anniversary with
the cluster of churches.
Thanksgiving weekend is past, but after the glorious
week of near perfect weather we just experienced and
the beauty and bounty of this earth, we can't help but
give thanks for all the blessings we enjoy.
Please email faye.eaglesnest@gmail.com or phone
905-852-5389 with your news.
ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
Happy Thanksgiving to ever yone! Of course
Thanksgiving is not just for 3 days out of the year, but
most of us can be thankful for many things all year
round, especially in the beautifully colourful season
of Autumn. Mind you, I don’t like thinking about cold
but then one must be thankful that many of our
owers and trees need the cold to produce their
bounty in summer. We here in Uxbridge area can also
be thankful just now that we don’t live in Manitoba or
Alberta, and no doubt Saskatchewan, because of the
storm.
Our thoughts and prayers go out this week to the 2
men who were so horrically injured in the house
explosion in Zephyr. Darryl McFarlane was a Zephyr
fellow, his mother was Marj McFarlane. He grew up
there and just recently went back to work after
spending years assisting his parents, and now xing
up his boyhood home, just across from the church,
which now has been demolished. Reports say over
48% of his body was burned.
His friend D’Arcy Stephens was a young man with 3
children from Bowmanville, and was burned even
more extensively. Both are in induced comas and will
require multiple surgeries. The Udora-Leaskdale
Lions have a started a Gofundme for Darryl and the
United Church will also be collecting. There is also a
Gofundme for D’Arcy if you would like to help.
Birthday wishes go out this week to Mayor Dave
Barton, Nan Hill, and Lynn Rhodes Campbell. Hope
it was a great one for all of you and many more.
There are two very important events for the
Sandford Church this week. On Friday evening, 7:30
p.m. the 16th Annual Musical Gala will be held at the
church. We have some fantastic entertainers coming
such as Carol Gibson and Jennifer Neveu-Campsall,
Bella Nove, Bethany McGillivray and Lee
Collingwood, Alayna and Emma Mathewson, Casey
Spencer, and Terry Paul. Tickets are $20 at the door.
Two hours of great music!
On Sunday October 20th, the church will be
celebrating its 168th/120th anniversary. That is 168,
as a presence in the community, rst as a Methodist
congregation and later as a United congregation
meeting in our 120 year old building. Guest minister
is Dr. Alydia Smith. Carol Gibson and Nancy Wolfe are
our esteemed musicians while the Pine Ridge Chorus
will also be on hand to entertain us. Please come at
11:00 a.m., and celebrate with us as we acknowledge
some of our older congregants.
Many of our local people have been doing some far-
ung travelling. Dianne Bennett spent some time in
Ottawa at a birthday party for her 100 year old aunt,
who is still painting and has exhibits in the art gallery.
PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
Bethany Fire department is hosting a grand opening
on October 20th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 88 Ski hill
Rd. The event will include a BBQ, refreshments, kids
actives, hall, and truck tours. Come out and have
some fun.
Don't forget the Community Lasagna dinner is on
Saturday October 19th, from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., at the
Bethany Community Hub (Bethany Church), 3
George St. Bethany. Admission is $10 for adults, and
$5 children. Limited seating. Tickets are available at
Wi liams Design, or Bethany Church ofce, Tuesday
and Wednesday from 9:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Community care presents a new location in
October for a community lunch, at Bethany United
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Yvonne Harrison has returned from one of her exotic
jaunts, this time to Thailand, a place she loves. Bruce
and Tanis Smith have returned from a 2 week trip to
the west, visiting Tanis’ siblings in Lethbridge and the
Pe a c e R i v e r c o u n t r y. W h i l e d o i n g s o , t h e y
encountered a great deal of snow in Alberta and ying
home saw that Manitoba was a sheet of white. George,
Jenell and baby Mia, of Okotokes, Alberta, visited his
parent for a few days and spent some time with
grandmother Barbara in hospital. Pat and Bev Molloy
have returned from a great trip to France where they
visited Paris and saw many of the various tourist sites
it has to offer. Ken Welsh has been doing some plane
trips too, as he made a ight to Sault Ste. Marie and
back in one day then ew off to London England
where he was signing autographs and enjoyed visiting
many of the old churches.
Thanksgiving was celebrated at church Sunday,
and it was also White Gift Sunday where a number of
articles for food banks were collected. Carol O’Neil
was our worship leader with Nancy Wolfe at the
organ.
On October 27th, Zephyr will be celebrating their
143rd Anniversary, at 11:00 am. Rev. Carol Baggett-
McKinley will be the worship leader, with Nancy
Wolfe and Ruth Baker as the musicians. Erin
Blackstock will be guest entertainer. Erin has really
been making a name for herself in the world of music
lately, along with several others of our local young
ladies.
The Uxbridge Genealogy Group will meet on
Thursday, October 17th, at the Lower Hall of the
Library, at 7:00 p.m. The topic is Brick Walls, and a
couple of problems have already been submitted for
discussion.
On October 22nd, the Theatre on the Ridge will
present another production. This is a stage reading
group but they do it so well you can imagine what
actions are being taken. Starting time is 7 p.m. at the
Museum.
On the 23rd, the Historical Society will host a talk
by Glen Kerr with his snapshots of the Great Wars.
This too will be at the Museum .
The museum is hosting several other events over
the next few weeks . Check with the website to see
when and what exciting things are happening.
On October 26th, the Lucy Maud Montgomery Day
will be held at the historic Leaskdale church. Ofcial
application day has past but no doubt there is still
room. Check the website and call. It is $50 for the day,
including lunch. In the afternoon there is an event at
Blue Heron Book store in conjunction with the
LLMS.
Church on the third Thursday of each month,
starting October 17th. The cost is $8. For more
information, or to reserve your spot, call 705-324-
7323 ext. 654.
Community Care is offering a foot care clinic on the
1st Tuesday of each month, from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Call community care, or community Health Centre at
705-879-4100, and push 1 for Community Health
Centre to book an appointment.
Don't forget that the Pontypool Community Centre
has playgroup every Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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I trust God to
direct my steps
by Tina Y. Gerber
My Mother has Parkinson's and demen-
tia and resides in the lockdown wing of a
local nursing home. Something happens
when her great grand daughter comes to
visit. Mother and the other residents who
are upset, agitated and confused will
often reach out and smile. For most
seniors my Mother's age, raising children
was a signicant part of their lives.
Individuals who are usually passive, or
non communicative suddenly take
notice of Harper's happy go lucky
behaviour. Babies represent new hopes
and aspirations. Their smiles and hugs
have a certain honesty that's difcult to
nd from others. After all babies are
ridiculously cute, with chubby little
cheeks, and twinkling little eyes. My
husband and I can't wait for our Monday
and Thursday baby day x! We look at
the calendar and the count down begins.
We adore her cute little habits and she
knows she has us wrapped tightly around
her cute little ngers. Babies have an
innocence, unconditional trust and
vulnerability which triggers desires to
nurture and protect. It is also our job as
(health care) workers or as family
members to keep the ones we love safe. It
is our job to preserve their dignity and
quality of life. At the end of the day, it is
their world we are living in.
We regularly visit my Mother and as
we were getting ready to leave and bring
her inside from the tiny garden out back.
I kissed her cheek good bye and men-
tioned it's been a long day. I just nished
writing about smiles and how they can
change the world so: I looked deeply into
my Mother's eyes, and smiled. Now,
Mother doesn't say too much anymore,
she squirmed about and did not make
immediate eye contact. I said, “Are you
okay? What's wrong?” (thinking she
didn't or couldn't understand me), she
said, “And I am stuck in-between these
four walls!” I couldn't believe my ears, I
was shocked. She rarely utters two
words, yet, today she was cognisant of
time and place. It made me ponder my
fate and possible future difculties of
growing older, possibly a snippet of her
reality and mine.
As we retire from jobs, families begin to
move away, we lose friends and spouses
to death and illness, this can reduce daily
social contacts and stimulation and has a
direct impact on mental and physical
health. Lately, I've been thinking about
all those possibilities, especially as I get
closer and closer to retirement. We all
need to stay engaged not just in our
communities but to make positive
contributions. We can all give a valuable
gift of time and in turn this gives us a
sense of purpose.
Life is about constant change, seeking
new opportunities and trying to improve.
As a society, we all desire to retire early to
enjoy 'the golden years'. Life expectancy
is steadily increasing, we are healthier
and with the advances in science and
technology, the trend for longer lives
should continue according to the
statistics. At 65, I will retire from what I
presently do, with or without nancial
independence. I consider it, retiring to a
life purpose and time to do more of what
I am called to do and simply live my life. I
trust God to show me the next step and I
am excited about Jesus and how he will
impact the next stage of my life. In spite
of the fact that I will no longer be getting
a salary, I can still do the valuable and
fullling work that honours God and
helps other people.
More Community Support for
Seniors Across the Province
Ontario is committed to helping seniors
stay healthy, safe, and socially connected
within their own communities. Many
seniors face challenges but there are
programs that support their safety,
mental and physical health, and overall
well-being.
That is why the government is invest-
ing $3 million in more than 260 projects
that will benet seniors in communities
across the province through the Seniors
Community Grant Program.
"This year's funding will go a long way
in helping seniors be able to access
programs and services where they live,"
said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors
and Accessibility. "I am inspired by
everyone's commitment to help keep
seniors active and socially engaged in
communities across the province."
This year's program supports the needs
of seniors living in under serviced rural,
remote, multicultural and Francophone
communities, including:
• Initiatives that focus on elder abuse
•Programs and services that help
prevent social isolation
•Increasing accessibility and seniors'
safety
•Activities that help keep seniors active
and socially active
"Supporting Ontario's seniors is about
investing in programs and services that
promote healthy aging," said Christine
Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of
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Health. "By doing so, we can help prevent
or prolong the start of illnesses that may
cause seniors to seek care in hospitals."
Ontario remains committed to protect-
ing what matters most to seniors and
their families.
QUICK FACTS
The application period for the Seniors
Community Grant Program opened on
May 17th, and closed on July 5th, 2019.
Non-prot organizations are receiving
funding between $1,000 and $25,000 to
coordinate and deliver local supports and
programs in communities across the
province.
The senior population in Ontario is the
fastest growing age group. By 2023, there
will be 3 million Ontarians over the age of
65.
Active aging brings positive health
benets, and helps to keep seniors out of
the hospital.
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Indoor walking trail
opening soon
UXBRIDGE: Now that it is getting dark
earlier at night, some Uxbridge residents
are opting to move indoors for their
evening walks.
Opening on Monday, November 4th,
the Township offers an indoor walking
trail at Uxbridge Secondary School on
Monday and Wednesday evenings to
provide a safe and accessible tness
opportunity during the winter months.
Strollers and mobility devices are
welcome.
Recreation staff are on hand to register
newcomers, welcome participants and
Region of Durham recognizes
Adult Day Program Awareness
Week
SCUGOG & BROCK: The Region is
celebrating Adult Day Program (ADP)
Awareness Week from October 21st to
25th. If you are a caregiver of an adult
living with a cognitive impairment,
including Alzheimer's disease and
similar conditions, the Region of Dur-
ham offers three ADPs through Hillsdale
Estates and Lakeview Manor (Beaverton
and Port Perry sites). These programs
provide supervised therapeutic, social
and recreational programming in a safe
setting.
The Hillsdale Estates ADP operates
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Extended hours are available at Hillsdale
Estates. The Lakeview Manor Beaverton
site ADP runs Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The
Lakeview Manor Port Perry site ADP is
on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30
a.m. to 3 p.m.
help track distance progress each
session. Walkers choose between a fast
and a “leisure” lane when walking.
Walking 4.5 times around the school is
equivalent to a 1km walk. Music adds
ambience to the experience.
The walking trail is open between 6
and 8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays
except for holidays or school closures.
Participants can register each time
they walk for a $4 drop-in fee, or
purchase a season pass for $40. The
indoor walking trail is scheduled to be
offered until April 27th, 2020.
The Hillsdale Estates ADP is located at
Hillsdale Estates, 590 Oshawa Boulevard
North in Oshawa. Lakeview Manor offers
two adult day programs. The Beaverton
site is at Lakeview Manor, 133 Main
Street North in Beaverton; and the Port
Perry site is located at the Port Perry
Hospital, 451 Paxton Street in Port Perry.
These programs assist our clients in
achieving and maintaining their highest
level of functioning. Your loved one will
participate in a wide range of activities
based on their individual interests and
abilities with professional and experi-
enced staff. The programs also offer a
break for caregivers and family members
to enjoy personal time.
There is currently space in all three
programs. For more information on how
to apply for your loved one, please visit
durham.ca.
A healthy dose of thanks
Thanksgiving is upon us. It makes me
think of those in our community who
are less fortunate. We sometimes take
for granted the simple luxuries in life.
We are able to make plans, laugh and
dine with our friends and loved ones.
Let’s remember to be grateful for the
simple joys. Being grateful is a part of a
healthy attitude towards life.
I am thankful to be in a position to
help others. It’s not something I take
for granted. I love being healthy and
active. I love that I am able to share it
with each and every person I meet.
Most of all I love to see the changes
people make. It’s wonderful to see
others achieve their personal best.
Remember what you do can inuence
others. Making healthy choices can
lead others to follow suit.
I am grateful for my family and
friends. I am so blessed to be sur-
rounded by positive people who
encourage me. The last few months
have brought some big changes in my
life. It is those closest to me that have
been my comfort and support. Be sure
to make time for those people in your
Scugog sets 5 percent
tax increase target
DAN CEARNS The Standard
SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog has
set a target tax increase of 5 percent for
the 2020 municipal budget.
At a meeting on Monday, October 7th,
Scugog councillors saw a report, from
treasurer Dianne Valentim, which
recommended the township target a 1.9
percent regular increase, as well as a 3
percent special levy for roads and other
infrastructure, a 0.5 percent levy for
vehicles and equipment and a 0.5
percent levy for building and facilities,
equaling a total 5.9 percent tax increase
for 2020.
However, members of council wanted
to see that number reduced.
Ward 4 councillor Deborah Kiezebrink
rst suggested the 1.9 percent regular
increase, meant for ination, be
eliminated.
Councillor Kiezebrink said she oated
this idea because of the “critical peak that
our taxes have reached in our township.”
Ms. Valentim said “money will have to
be taken from elsewhere” if the township
stayed within “the same budget enve-
lope.”
“I think it is going to be challenging at
1.9 percent, but I think it would be more
challenging to get us to stay static,” she
said, adding a cut would mean a
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life. I have learned life can change so
fast. It’s important to show thanks to
those people while they are here.
I am most grateful for the recent
changes in my life. While at times it has
felt overwhelming, I have come to
appreciate the challenge. With new
challenge comes new growth. I’ve
learned that although changes can be
scary, it’s important to take it one day at
a time. Yes, you can face a new chal-
lenge and succeed.
Being grateful is a state of mind.
Choose to value and appreciate what
you have, while you have it. Enjoy this
healthy dose of Thanks!
Happy Thanksgiving!
decreased level of service from the
township.
CAO Paul Allore claried the situation,
stating removing that regular increase
would force staff to have to try to nd
savings amounting to $250,000.
“That would be a big task,” Mr. Allore
said.
Ms. Valentim said a 5.9 percent
increase equates to a $77 municipal tax
increase for an average resident.
Regional Councillor Wilma Wotten
questioned what would happen if the
township reduced the roads levy to 2
percent.
Capital Projects Technologist Kevin
Arsenault said that would likely mean the
timeline to get the roads work under
control would double.
Councillor Kiezebrink then decided to
make a formal amendment to change the
1.9 percent ination increase to 1
percent.
Mr. Allore said staff will do a line by line
review of the budget to try to meet the 1
percent target, and if they feel service
cuts need to be made those will be
brought to council for approval.
Council later approved a motion to go
with a 5 percent target, which includes a
1 percent increase for ination, a 3
percent roads levy and the two 0.5
percent levies for vehicles and buildings.
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MoJacks gain Thanksgiving weekend split Lindsay Muskies

DAN CEARNS
The Standard
SCUGOG: The Port Perry MoJacks
were on both ends of lopsided scores
over the Thanksgiving weekend.
On Saturday, October 12th, the
MoJacks defeated the Campbellford
Rebels in Campbellford.
The Rebels got on the board rst,
scoring almost four minutes into the
rst period. But, a little over three and a
half minutes later, the MoJacks
capitalized on a power play with a goal
from Noah Donaghy. Eights minutes
into the period, with the MoJacks
shorthanded, Erik Van Drunen scored
his rst goal of the season, giving Port
Perry a 2-1 lead. About three and a half
minutes later, Josh Lemmon put the
puck in the net, extending the lead to 3-
1. Four minutes later, Donaghy chipped
in his second goal of the game. Then,
with just seconds remaining on the
clock, Van Drunen scored again, and
Port Perry held a 5-1 advantage after
the rst 20 minutes of play.
Over two and a half minutes into the
second period, Owen Hurtibese scored
a shorthanded goal. Then, about ve
minutes in, Donaghy put in his hat trick
goal, bringing the score to 7-1. The
Rebels would score later in the period,
but Port Perry still led 7-2.
Almost two minutes into the nal
frame, Spencer Robinson found the
back of the net, bringing the game to 8-
2. Then, over halfway into the third, on
a MoJack power play, Hurtibese put the
puck in the net again. The Rebels
would score their own power play goal
late in the game, but Port Perry nished
A member of the Napanee Raiders attempts to screen Port Perry MoJacks
goalie Nicholas Dicks in a game at Scugog Arena on Sunday, October 13th.
the game on top 9-3.
It wasn’t the same story in a game on
Sunday, October 13th at Scugog Arena
against the Napanee Raiders though.
Napanee scored six times in the rst
period, and three times in the second
period, giving them a 9-0 lead over Port
Perry after 40 minutes of play. Over
seven minutes into the third period, the
Raiders extended their lead to 10-0
with a goal. With about two minutes
remaining in the game, the MoJacks
nally got on the board with a goal from
Josh Lemmon. But that was as far as
they got, falling by a nal score of 10-1.
One Timers:
• The MoJacks have just one game this
weekend. They will face the Lakeeld
Chiefs at Scugog Arena on Sunday,
October 20th at 2:25 p.m.
• The MoJacks will have a rare
Wednesday home game at Scugog
Arena on Wednesday, October 23rd
against the Amherstview Jets. Puck
drop is 7:25 p.m.
vs Brantford
Jr. 99'ers
Thursday Night
CRAIG SCHROTER
Special to The Standard
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay Muskies
continued play close games, in their rst ever
trip to Brantford, but still came out on the
losing end of a 5-3 score.
The Muskies got off to a good start, when
Adam Miwa opened the scoring with his 4th of
the season at 1:31, but the 99’ers would net a
pair of quick ones, to take the lead. Ryan
Mulholland scored at 8:53, then it was
Michael Palandra at 9:45. There was no more
scoring through the remainder of the period.
There was only one goal in the second
period, and that went to Mulholland, as he
increased the Brantford lead to 3-1 at 15:22.
At 2:49 of the third, Matthew Duarte made
it 4-1, for the home side. The Muskies did
ght back, and make a game of it. Mathieu
Hebert notched his 3rd, from Tristan Roberts
and Noah Vandervinne. Matt King then made
it 4-3, with his 3rd of the year, from Jake
Rauch, but hopes of a Muskies comeback
were dashed, when Liam Stevens scored on a
power play at 18:53.
The loss came at the end of a busy day for
the Muskies, as earlier in the day it was
announced that Dan West would no longer be
the Head Coach, and General Manager of the
team. Assistant Coach Jon Smith decided to
leave his post, with the team, as well. Brendan
O’Grady takes over as interim Head Coach,
while Sal Polito will take the role of interim
GM.
The next action for Lindsay, is Friday night
as they host Trenton.

BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips

Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving Weekend.
The Blackstock Co-op Nursery School (BCNS) is hosting a delicious fall fundraiser with Mom’s Pantry. Mom’s Pantry offers an extensive selection of pastry items, cookie
dough, mufn mixes and other baking products as well as appetizers, soups, pizza, protein mixes, tea and seasoning spices.
From now through to October 24th, order through any BCNS parent or directly online at http://www.mamaspantry.ca. At checkout you will be prompted to use BCNS’
order number: 295161, and group passcode: 31015. A percentage of each purchase automatically contributes to the non-prot school. Orders will be available for local pick
up at a to-be-advised date in mid-November.
The School Community Council at Cartwright Central Public School is hosting another Take Out Rib Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday November 21st, at the Blackstock
Recreation Centre. For $20 per person, enjoy, 1/2 rack ribs done by Strack's Smokin・Grill, a baked potato, coleslaw, a bun and dessert. Tickets will be available soon through
any SCC member or by calling Angie Faireld at (905) 986-4133.
Save the date: on November 24th, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 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. More information to come.
On Tuesday, October 8th, the euchre winners were: Len VanSchagen, who nished in rst place. Alma Manns nished in second place. Barb Blue came in third. Mary
Lou Breward was fourth. Bryan Allemang and Elmo Gibson tied for fth place. Bryan Allemang, Phil Sibbert, Doug Day and Norm Lackner tied for the most lone hands.
John Kay had the mid score. 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 the Monday prior to publication.
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Lindsay Muskies have
a night of rsts
CRAIG SCHROTER
Special to The Standard
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay
Muskies had a night of rsts on Friday
night as they upended the Trenton
Golden Hawks by a score of 4-2.
The Muskies who have been playing
much better of late exacted some
revenge for an earlier thrashing this
season at the hands of the Hawks, a
testament to how much better the team
Cameron Carvalho
Bruins claw their way
to weekend split
MARLO STANFIELD
Special to The Standard
UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Bruins
continue to claw their way up the Provin-
cial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) Orr
Division standings, and earned a hard-
fought split, in their weekend games.
On Thursday night, the Bruins pulled
off a tremendous comeback, scoring four
unanswered goals, to take a 6-5 overtime
win, over the Clarington Eagles. The
following night at the Bear Den, however,
they were on the losing end of a 5-3 nal
score, against the North Kawartha
Knights.
In their game against Clarington, the
rivals traded goals throughout the
opening period, with Adam Bilyea and
Brendan Reid scoring for Uxbridge.
However, almost six minutes into the
third period, the Eagles’ advantage had
soared to 5-2.
They would not deny the Bruins, with
Spencer Mazakian and Daniel Giorgio
scoring to bring Uxbridge back to within a
goal, with just over ve minutes
remaining in regulation. Less than a
minute later, Josh Cammalleri scored, to
tie the game and force overtime.
Just 31 seconds into overtime,
Cammalleri struck again, scoring his
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is playing lately.
The Golden Hawks came out with
some early pressure but Dean Buchholz
held the fort until the Muskies could get
their feet under them. Riley Twofoot
opened the scoring for the Muskies at
8:07 with his 1st OJHL goal as he
snapped a shot over the blocker of Anand
Oberoi. Thomas Johnston grabbed the
assist, and that is the way the rst period
would end.
The Golden Hawks Jared Gerger tied
the game at 5:38 of the second with a
hard shot to the low blocker side of
Buchholz. That goal was set up by Ryan
Hall. The fast paced actioned continued Jacob Dupuis, Riley Twofoot
back and forth until Jacob Dupuis broke
third it was Cameron Carvalho coming in OJHL win as he shut out the Hawks for
in down the left side for the Muskies
cold to defend the Lindsay goal. The the period.
ring a hard slap shot through the legs of
Hawks tested him early but he kept the This was the rst home game for
the Trenton netminder at 13:39 from
door closed. At 4:16 Muskies Captain interim Head Coach Brendan O’Grady
Logan Maunder and Noah Pardy. The
Noah Vandervinne nished a nice three and he was happy to grab his 1st OJHL
Muskies goaltender was bowled over as
way passing play for his 3rd of the year to Head Coaching win.
Matt Nastasiuk broke hard toward the
give the Fish their third lead of the game. “It was a great team win”, O’Grady said
net, driving Buchholz hard into the goal
Adam Miwa and Duncan Scullion after the game. “The guys all bought in
which didn’t seem like a factor at the
grabbed the helpers. Nervous Muskies and did their jobs doing all the little
time, but did eventually lead to Buchholz
fans breathed a little bit easier when things well”. He described the win as a
being pulled for precautionary reasons.
Mathieu Hebert picked up his 3rd of the “work boots and hard hats” kind of win,
He did nish the period though and was
year, and 2nd in as many nights on a which he feels will be the rst of many.
beaten once more when Cameron
power play from Brett Robertson amd The next action for the Muskies is next
Gaynor tied the match at 2-2 on a power
Tristan Roberts at 10:05. The Golden Friday when they host the Collingwood
play at 19:15 from Colin Van Den Hurk.
Hawks came hard for the remainder of Colts.
With Buchholz held in the dressing
the period but Carvalho stood tall
room when the teams came out for the
(literally...he’s 6’4”) and picked up his 1st
second of the evening, to complete the
comeback for Uxbridge. Cam Smith
turned aside 19 shots, to pick up the win
in goal.
The Bruins were looking to carry over
positive momentum the following night,
as they hosted the red-hot division-
leading North Kawartha Knights.
Reid scored almost three minutes into
the action, to give Uxbridge an early lead.
But, the Knights would respond with a
pair, to take the lead in the second period.
With just two seconds remaining in the
middle frame, Matt Hunter tied the
game for Uxbridge. And, less than a
minute into the third, Bilyea had put the
Bruins back on top. A house explosion occurred on Tuesday, October 8th at a residence at 12969
However, the Knights would not go Regional Road 39 in Zephyr. According to Uxbridge Fire Chief Phil Alexander, two
away quietly, and chipped away at the people “were cared for by EMS and transported to Uxbridge Hospital then
Uxbridge defence, eventually taking the transferred to a trauma centre.” The Ontario Fire Marshal’s ofce, Ministry of Labour
lead on a power play goal with just over and The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) are all investigating, with
three minutes to play, and adding an support from the Durham police and Uxbridge Fire Department. See story on page
empty net insurance goal, to seal a 5-3 3 for more details. DAN CEARNS The Standard
victory.
Bear Necessities:  
- This weekend, the Bruins take on a pair
of Tod Division foes. First, they host the
Picton Pirates at the Bear Den, on Friday,
October 18th, at 7:45 p.m. On Sunday
night, the team treks to Amherstview, to
tangle with the Jets.
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Cyma
Musarat
A resident of Pickering, and a long
time committed member of the Conservative Party
of Canada, Cyma Musarat is looking to transition,
from a successful career as an entrepreneur and a
philanthropist, to representing Pickering-Uxbridge,
as a Conservative MP.
Throughout the campaign, Cyma has stated that
she has a passion for public service, and is
committed to improving life for all Canadians. She is
a proud wife and the mother of two beautiful boys.
Fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, Cyma holds
a master’s degree in Child Development and
Psychology. In addition to her work in the
construction industry, she is also a president of
Friends of SOS Children’s Villages Canada. In this
role, Cyma has raised hundreds of thousands of
dollars, for disadvantaged and orphaned children,
throughout the world. In recognition of her
charitable activities, she was awarded the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee medal.
As an entrepreneur, Cyma has campaigned with a
strong push towards scal responsibility, with
balanced budgets a key priority.
“It’s time to bring change, not only in Pickering-
Uxbridge, but in all of Canada,” she said. “We have
to make sure we have an honest government, we
have a scally accountable government, we have a
balanced budget, [and] we make sure there is no
more waste.”
Eileen
Higdon
Born in Lanarkshire, Scotland,
former Pickering City Councillor Eileen Higdon, has
been an advocate for public health, in our commu-
nity, for the last 40 years, and is committed to
bringing that same energy and passion, to the
position as NDP candidate, for Pickering-Uxbridge.
Through a decades-long career as a Registered
Nurse, she has worked in hospitals, retirement
homes, and educational facilities, in the community.
Eileen has previously represented Pickering, on the
Durham Halliburton Kawartha and Pine Ridge
District Health Council, and has volunteered as a
public health speaker, with Toronto Public Health.
As a city councillor, Eileen was a staunch sup-
porter of the waterfront, and successfully passed
municipal by-laws improving the safety of the
waterfront, for boaters and swimmers. She also
founded and chaired the Frenchman’s Bay Festival,
a local festival which brings in thousands of people
into our region, and generates revenue for local
businesses.
A proud grandmother, Eileen was very candid at a
recent campaign event in Uxbridge, noting that she
desires more, for generations of young Canadians.
“I cannot offer them the life I’ve had in Canada. I
nd that very, very sad. I’d like to stand up and say
we have made some serious errors in the past, but
it’s time to reckon up and solve some of the big
issues.”
2019
FEDERAL ELECTION
PICKERING-UXBRIDGE
Monday, October 21st
9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Who am I voting for?
You will be voting for a member of parliament who is a
member of a specic party.
Who can vote?
In order to vote in this year’s federal election, you need to:
• be a Canadian citizen;
• be at least 18 years old on election day, Monday,
October 21st;
• prove your identity and address.
What do I need to vote?
In order to vote in the federal election, you need to prove
your identity and address. The government requires you to
do this in one of three ways:
1. Bring one piece of ID
• Your driver’s license
• Any other card issued by a Canadian government
(federal, provincial or municipal) that contains your
name, address and photo.
2. Show two pieces of ID
• Both must have your name and at least one must
have your current address. EX. voter information
card and bank card or utility bill and student ID card
3. If you don’t have ID
• According to the Elections Canada website, you can still
vote without ID if you declare your identity and address
in writing and have someone who knows you and who is
assigned to your polling station vouch for you. The
voucher must be able to prove their identity and
address.
Peter Forint
Having worked in the tech sector,
for most of his career, Peter Forint
transferred his talents for “consul-
tative sales”, into “consultative teaching”, in the
entrepreneurship and small business program, at
Seneca College, in Toronto.   People’s Party of Canada.
He now plans to utilize those same talents, in
bringing Canadians together, to tackle today’s
economic, societal and environmental challenges, as
the Member of Parliament, for Pickering—Uxbridge.
Peter has launched and managed products and
services to markets in Canada, the United States, and
Europe, for companies ranging in size, from three-
person start-up, to Fortune 500 companies.
A vocal opponent to the Pickering Airport project,
Forint has campaigned on connecting the area, to
other parts of the country, through a high-speed
electric rail system, between Windsor and Quebec
City.
“An airport is a 20th century solution. We need a
21st century solution to the problem. We don’t
support the airport,” Forint said.
Living in Pickering with his wife, and their two
teens, Peter coaches little league baseball, and
enjoys hiking along Dufn’s Creek. He is closing in
on 120 lifetime donations, with Canadian Blood
Services. He has also served as a Civilian Volunteer
with the 2 VandenBos Royal Air Cadets Squadron, in
Whitby, as a director for Big Brothers and Sisters of
Ajax-Pickering, and with the Ajax-Pickering Board of
Trade.
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Jennifer
O’Connell
Incumbent
Elected as Pickering-Uxbridge MP in 2015,
following three terms as a City and Regional
Councillor, in the City of Pickering, Liberal MP
Jennifer O’Connell has played an active role in her
community, for over 15 years.
The former Deputy Mayor of Pickering, Jennifer
O’Connell was elected in 2015, as the Member of
Parliament for Pickering-Uxbridge, and is also a
member of the House of Commons Standing
Committee on Finance. Since August 2018,
Jennifer has proudly taken on the additional role of
Parliamentary Secretary, to the Minister of Finance,
f o c u s i n g s p e c i  c a l l y o n Yo u t h E c o n o m i c
Opportunities, to improve the lives of young
Canadians.
“Here in our community, I’m proud the federal
government has invested well over $150 million
directly to families, businesses, and into
infrastructure projects,” she said. “That includes
over $67 million in 2018 alone, to 17,000 families in
Pickering and Uxbridge, under the new Canada
Child Benet. These investments are supporting not
only families with children, but are stimulating and
growing our local economy. It also includes $94
million in funding for Durham Region Transit, the
largest investment in Durham’s history, and over $3
million in the Canada Summer Jobs program, to
help students nd gainful, local employment.”
Corneliu Chisu
A former Conservative MP, for
Pickering-Scarborough East,
Corneliu Chisu changed alle-
giances earlier this year, and will be seeking the seat
as Pickering-Uxbridge MP, as a member of the
Corneliu has been recognized for his efforts, and
achievements with several awards, both for his
military service in the Balkans and Afghanistan
(Kandahar), community service, and his volunteer
work with the Professional Engineers Ontario. For
many years, Corneliu has been active in the commu-
nity, attending numerous events, meeting with
representatives of our Provincial and Municipal
governments, and the people he served. He was
active in the process of the creation of the Rouge
National Urban Park, the redevelopment of French-
man’s Bay, the Pickering Go station project, the
Waterfront Trail, and the Aquatic Centre in east
Toronto, as major projects.
A vocal supporter of the Pickering Airport project,
Chisu has noted that it would be an “economic
engine” for the area, and bring badly needed jobs, for
generations of residents, in the area.
“I have lived in this neighbourhood for more than
30 years. It is a wonderful place to live, but we need
more jobs, especially for youth,” commented
Corneliu. “For decades the east part of the GTA, and
Durham Region in particular, has been neglected in
infrastructure, transportation, and community
services despite its sizeable population.”
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Saturday, October 19th

Kids Toy & Clothing Sale to benet Big
B ro t h e r s B i g S i s t e r s o f N o r t h
Durham? It will take place from 8 am
to 12pm.
AT REST HELP WANTED FOR RENT "ELVIS LIVE" performance at
Seagrave Church at 15 Coryell St. at
IN MEMORY OF We are currently looking for experienced 2700 square foot commercial unit available
for lease on Easy Street in Port Perry. Unit 7.30 p.m. Tickets in advance $25.00.
HALIBURTON, Ruby personnel to assist with
(nee Attree) 2019/2020 SNOW CLEARING OPERATION: consists of 16’ ceilings, 12’ by 14’ overhead Contact Rick at 905-995-8383, Keith
Markham/Stouffville & Durham Region door, one washroom, one office, natural gas at 905-985-2489 or Linda 905-985-
Peacefully at Port Perry and air conditioning. Heat and hydro extra. 8856. Refreshments provided.
• Independent Sidewalk Clearing Subcontractors
Place on Thursday, October Please call John at 905.260.2654 or email
10, 2019 in her 91st year.
• Sidewalk Clearing Subcontractors
at kelly@kjscamperrentals.com
Bag of Books for a Buck Sale, Zephyr
• Sidewalk Personnel Hall, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds for the
Beloved wife of the late Roy • Farm Tractor Operators
Haliburton. Much loved • Loader Operators Reach Industrial Park - 24 ft. by 40 ft. 10 ft Zephyr Library.
mother of Heather Haliburton- • Salt Truck Operators overhead door. Available September 1, 2019. Sunday, October 21st
Smith (Bob), Harris Haliburton • Plow Tractor Operators Call: (905) 985-3333, and ask for Sherry, or call
(Wanda) and Tom Haliburton (Denise Doucet). St Paul's Anglican Church, 59 Toronto
• Plow Truck Operators (905) 985-8704 and ask for Mike.
Devoted grandmother of Jason Haliburton, Devon St S. Thanks be to God for the safe
All successful candidates must be able to
Smith and Kari Haliburton. Dear sister of Thelma work flexible hours and have their own arrival of our refugee family!! We are
(predeceased), Bill (predeceased), Mildred, Pat, transportation to reach various locations in the collecting donations of gift cards.
Doris, Joan and Gail (predeceased). Fondly Markham, Stouffville and Durham areas.
remembered by her many nieces, nephews, other Punctuality and a great attitude is an asset. Please bring your donation to the
family and friends. A celebration of Ruby’s life was Hourly wages range from $20.00-$30.00 church by Sunday October 20th.
held on Monday, October 14, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. Forward your resume to: Thank you for your ongoing support!!!
– 6:00 p.m. at the home of her daughter Heather, gtaejobs@clintar.com
in Port Perry. As per Ruby’s wishes, the family Tuesday, October 22nd
or Fax 416-291-6792 The Wonderful World of Wetland
respectfully decline flowers and will instead be
planting trees in Ruby’s honour. If desired, Plants and Animals. 7 pm,
donations may be made to Covenant House Sunderland Brock memorial Arena,
Toronto (https://covenanthousetoronto.ca/how-to- SNOW PLOW DRIVERS
help/). To recognize Ruby’s love & respect of required 20 Park Street, Sunderland. All
nature, her children encourage you to plant a tree in Sunderland & Port Perry Welcome.
her memory. For online condolences, please visit Wednesday, October 23rd
www.lowandlow.ca Nov.1/19 - Mar.31/20
$50/day standby pay Food Handler Course, 9 am to 4 pm,
$23/hour while plowing Health Unit ofce (108 Angeline St.
IN MEMORIAM DZ license, clean abstract S.) in Lindsay. Cost is $40 per person.
For more info call the Health Unit at 1-
In memory of Des Dubreuil
October 18th, 2018.
CALL 416-460-5576 866-888-4577, ext. 5006.
May the winds of heaven
Port Perry Fiddlin Country Dance,
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Sandy Claire, Pauline and families Come and “Light up” Hillman
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We service both agricultural st Cemetery on the last Wednesday of
and construction equipment.
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on a
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alternating Saturdays 8am-12pm. the Utica United Church for people to
Reserve your Aggressive wage compensation 3 month place on monuments in the cemetery
classified ad space dependent on qualications contract to celebrate our community and
and experience. history.
by calling 905-985- Must have a valid drivers license. STORE & GO Thursday, October 24th
Please email resumes to 905-985-9746
6985 or email office- michelle@hubinter.com Meet the Dietitian, 10 am to Noon,
standard@powergate.ca Fenelon Falls EarlyON Centre at
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COMING EVENT is seeking a
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SEAGRAVE for our Parts Department.
Saturday, October 26th
TURKEY SUPPER The applicant must have computer Beaver River Wetland Trail Walk - 9-
Wednesday November 6th skills, great customer service skills
4:45 p.m., & 6:00 p.m. 11 am. Please meet on the east side of
and a willingness to learn.
Takeouts Available Lifting is a requirement of this job. Hwy. 7/12 between Brock Conc. Rd. 4
Adults $25, children 6-12, $5 Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and Hwy. 13, south of Blackwater
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY alternating Saturdays 8am-12pm. Road. Contact Cara at
Call: Ken 905-985-7778, Keith 905-985-2489, Hourly wages will be northdurhamnature@gmail.com to
or Betty Lou 905-985-3595. determined upon qualications. pre-register for this hike. For more
Please submit resume to information visit our website
michelle@hubinter.com www.northdurhamnature.com or our
AT REST FB page.
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Happenings is a community service of The
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is coming to Port Perry events. We endeavour to run all eligible items as
October 21st - 26th. space allows. For a full list of Happenings go
Call Nancy for appointment & leave a message online to www.thestandardnewspaper.ca/
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 Above: A group of Scugog reghter service award winners stand with members of
Scugog council at the annual Scugog Fire Services recognition ceremony held at
the Latcham Centre in Port Perry on Thursday, October 10th.
Left: Scugog Fireghter Joe Goris (Third from Left) receives the Fire Services
Exemplary Service medal at the annual Scugog Fire Services recognition
ceremony held at the Latcham Centre in Port Perry on Thursday, Oct. 10th.
Congratulating him includes Scugog Fire Chief Mark Berney (Far Left), Scugog
Below: Scugog’s Junior Fire Chief Mayor Bobbie Drew (Second from left) and Ontario Deputy Fire Marshal Douglas
for a day winner Kelsy Bailey Browne.
receives a certicate from Scugog Photos by DAN CEARNS The Standard
Fire Chief Mark Berney at the Port
Perry Fire Hall on Wednesday, October
9th. The contest is annually run as part of
Fire Prevention week.

Scugog’s Junior Fire Chief for a day winner Kelsy

Bailey (middle) got to meet Scugog Mayor Bobbie
Drew (Right) at the Scugog Municipal ofce on
Wednesday, October 9th. Also seen in picture is
Scugog Fire Chief Mark Berney (Left).