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"Year In Review" PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, December 29 1999 - 11 OK FAC K AT THE YEAR Ek JANUARY Residents began receiving GO bus service between Port Perry and Toronto on Saturday, January 2, 1999. Neil Bacon Auctions opened a large new sales barn just west of Utica. Heavy snowfall prompted numerous complaints regard- ing irresponsible snowmo- bilers from area residents. Durham Regional Police announced plans to construct a modern, new headquarters for 26 Division near Port Perry. Lake Scugog was named as the site for watersports events for the Ontario Sumn- mer Games in August 1999. Sgt. Ken Hudson, the first Durham Police officer to patrol the streets in Port Perry, retired after a 30 year career in policing. He was. honored by the area resi- dents at an open house in Nestleton. FEBRUARY A high-speed crash between two snowmobiles on Lake Scugog took the life of Brian Breen, 27, and severely injured Adam Bothwell, 24, of Bowmanville, Plans were unveiled for a $1.6 million restoration and naturalization of the Lake Scugog shoreline starting this summer. Extensive renovations are planned for one of the town's most historical buildings, Town Hall 1873. Cost of the improvements is estimated at close to $1 million. Taylor Ford of Port Perry was awarded a contract to supply 25 new Ford Crown Victorias for Durham Region- al Police cruisers.' The fate of the 50 year-old Scout/Kinsmen Hall is ques- tionable, with $30,000 in upgrades needed. Local historian Paul Arculus launched his new book, The Merchants Of Old Port Perry, to a packed house at a special book signing at Town Hall 1873. A Mississauga man was seriously injured when his hang-glider crashed 300 feet to the ice on Lake Scugog. Council gave approval for Phase Two of Honey Heights residential develop- ment, owned by Richard and Karin Rondeau. JoAnne Cerovich was elected as president of the Tourist ~~ Association of Durham Region. MARCH Durham Regional council voted in favour of taking over operation of ambulance service in the region, at a cost of $10 million annually. Anglers on Lake Scugog are reporting one of the best ice fishing seasons in recent years with both more and larger fish being caught. Local historian Paul Arculus launched his new book, The Merchants of Old Port Perry, at a book-signing J.C. Service and Scugog Transmission would like to thank all of their customers for a successful year and wish you all the best in the year 2000. ~ They look forward to seeing you in the New Year. C SERV/C port Perry Ce 985-3939 TRANSMISSION 985-8307 SCUGOG 1511 Reach Rd., Port Perry party held at Town Hall 1873 on March 11. Kawartha Fisheries Associ- ation began building spawn- ing beds out of rocks in several locations around Lake Scugog for walleye. Durham Region gives initial approval to Scugog's Official Plan, limiting growth over the next 22 years at 6,000 people. Council decided against purchasing the Old Port building on Marketing Durham Rd. #8 for a new municipal office, stating the $2.5 million cost to buy and renovate the building was just too much. Council decides to post the busy Perry and Queen St. intersection as a four-way stop and to designate a loading zone just around the corner on Perry St. for trucks loading and unloading for area stores. APRIL Council to ask the Trent Severn Waterway officials to AAA ara ro ERIE RIT GD GIR I 7k ~ Z\l A nine-year-old Is rescued from a near- dng with the help of his 5 dog. consider dredging on the south side of the pier at the pier, to make it easier for boats to manoeuvre during weigh-ins from fishing tour- naments held at on the lake. Three officers involved in the shooting death of Tony Romagnuolo and wounding of his son Rocco, were charged by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU). A charge of second degree murder was laid against Const. Randy Martin, while Constables Al Robins and fe Eg A NTE x 2 OE A Michael Hoskin received less- er charges. Thieves broke into Port Perry High School and made off with eight guitars from the music room, where stu- dents taking lessons had left their insoruments. Councillor David Dietlein suggested closing down Scugog Arena during the summer months, and hiring part-time staff, to save money for taxpayers. A nine-year-old boy nar- rowly escaped death after AVS IN HOME HARDWARE Established 1990 THANKS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS We appreciate the business of all our loyal customers and look forward to helping you even more in the New Year. Wishing you and your family health and happiness. 175 Queen Street, Port Perry « ZA --- ne \ ix