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THINGS WE THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW. if you didn’t already! Scugog Township got a welcome “shot in the arm” to the tune of $7 million last month, funds which will give them the much needed cash to proceed with the long planned revitalization of Port Perry’s waterfront. The funds come from three sources, the Federal and Provincial governments and the Township of Scugog, each one contributing $3.5 million for a grand total of $10.5 million. “The week was certainly one of the most productive of my career in moving some major projects forward,” exclaimed a very happy Mayor Marilyn Pearce after receiving the good ne The waterfront project will include an expansion of the Scugog, Memorial Public Library, the reconstruction of Water Street North, im- proved stormwater management, the creation of a public square, and other improvements. In February, Scugog Township made a firm offer of $1.1 million to purchase the historic 1873 grain elevator which sits as a landmark at the east end of Queen St., adjacent to the lakefront. Often referred to as the ‘old mill’ property, the offer was conditional on a tenant waiving the “first right of refusal” clause in its lease. Should the township be successful in the purchase of the property, it will have secured the last parcel of land along Port Perry’s lakefront that was still privately owned. Official word on the offer was to have been received on February 23. Scugog Township, working along with developers of the new Perry St. condomini- ums have taken a giant step in preserving one of the community’s magnificent historic homes. The two parties have entered into a first- ever “heritage conservation easement” agree- ment to protect the home commonly referred to as the “Burnham House”, at 53 Perry St. The easement allows the township to comment on any changes proposed for the building that could alter its historical appeal. + Full Service Marina Your new hosts “Cc & Open Boat Slips Frank & Connie Come and see our new look with each slip Boat Repai + Licenced * Minnows & Worms ‘overed available. Water and Hydro + Fishing Boat Rentals mechanic on site for Boat & Motor Repairs Lieutenant Governor David Onley is seen here with Ontario Heritage Lifetime Achievement award winner Paul Arculus of Port Perry following the official presentation at Queen's Park, Toronto on February 20. Historian Paul Arculus awarded Lifetime Achievement Award A dedication to teaching and writing about the fascinating history of Port Perry and Scugog Township has landed Scugog’s ‘historian extrodi- naire’ one of Ontario’s top heritage honours. Ata special ceremony held on Friday, Febru- ary 20 at Queen’s Park in Toronto, the former Port Perry High School teacher and longtime local historian was presented with the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement. “Tt was a tremendous honour and a wonder- ful experience,” Paul said following the presenta- tion in the Ontario Parliament buildings. 40 minutes Lindsay via the Trent Canal Scugog Bigland Marina Beach Ra, * Boat Laun «Snack Bar «Fishing Equipment 495 Carnegie Beach Road + Boaters Operator licences Port Pe * Open & Covered Boat Storage, 905-985-8200 www.scugogislandmarina.ca FOCUS - MARCH 2009 11