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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Port Perry Star recaps the year in photos and news briefs From Page 17 Gordon Elson, was fined $500 for storing used tires on proper- ty he leases on Scugog Island. The court action was launched by Scugog Township earlier this year. Scott Anderson joined the Port Perry Star as News Editor, Julia Dempsey took on the role of Features Editor, and Kelly Lown took on the role of Sports Co-ordinator of the Star. Bill and Dorothy Moore were Becky Gower returned from an extended exchange program to many different areas of Europe. JULY 1991 Melanie Harris, 14, was killed when the bicycle she was riding along Highway 7A was struck by a water truck driven by Neil McLaughlin. Scugog public education trus- tees Bobbie Drew and Joyce Kelly announced their inten- ci Management and staff of Philp Pontiac-Buick celebrated 15 years of service to Port Perry and area in June. Pictured are from left, Joe Bessada, vice president, Donna Philp, sec- retary-treasurer, and Bryce Philp, president. selected as the Senior Citizen's Club King and Queen at their regular afternoon meeting. Dave Gouldberg was elected president of the Kinsmen Club of Port Perry for 1991-92, Paul Arculus and John Addi- son retired from teaching at Port Perry High School. More than 2,000 motorcycles passed through Scugog Town- ship taking part in the annual Ride for Sight. They were led by the OPP Golden Helmets. Mayor Howard Hall an- nounced his intention to run for the office of Mayor for another three year term. A commemorative plaque was hung at the Print Shop building at the Scugog Shores Museum in memory of the man who donated the structure - J. Alan Aldred. Bill Tredway of Greenbank spotted a bear in his backyard and took a video of it as it ran along the side of the road and into the bush. Bt Perry High School stu- dents Melissa Rodway and tions to run for re-election in the Nov. 12 municipal election. The Port Perry Snowmobile Club organized a underwater search in Lake Scugog for Eliz- abeth Bain and Julie Stanton who disappeared in separate incidents more than one year ago. One dozen divers combed the lake but no clues were found. F.G. Stewart Recycling Sys- tems Inc. announced it would be shutting its doors citing eco- nomic conditions as the prime factor behind the decision. Four Oshawa residents were injured after their boat flipped on Lake Scugog. Estimated damage to the boat was $20,000. Scugog Township council is looking into ways to make Highway 7A safer in the wake of two serious accidents, includ- ing one fatality. Ken Arthur Hudson was cap- tured in Las Vegas after a two- year search. Mr. Hudson was involved in a car accident at Victoria Corners that killed four-year-old Kevin Best of Beaverton. Mr. Hudson was wanted on several charges af- ter leaving Port Perry Commu- nity Memorial Hospital where he had been taken for observa- tion. Festival Days was a huge success with events ranging from arm wrestling, mutt shows, Blue Grass Bands, Bath-Tub races and much more. The theme of this year's festivities was Western Fun. Glenn Malcolm, current Ward 4 councillor announced he would be running for the mayor's seat in the upcoming election. Local teens were prepared to protest as township council was looking at ways to control skateboarders. Lisa McClure 8, and sister Laura 6, of Scugog qualified for the Sunburst International Beauty Pageant in Atlanta, Georgia. Several area politicians let their intentions be known about the upcoming election. Yvonne Christie announced she would seek re-election, Don Cochrane announced he was calling it quits, Harvey Gra- ham announced he was making areturn, The Fair Board is upset with council who turned down a re- quest from the Agricultural So- ciety in hopes of securing a grant of $12,000 from the Min- istry of. Tourism and Recrea- tion to construct a single hard- ball diamond on the fairgrounds. AUGUST 1991 More than 30 trucks joined in a convoy along Highway 12 protesting high fuel costs in Canada. Ken McColm stopped in Port Perry over the Civic Holiday weekend to visit with his cousin Dave Mann. Mr. McColm, who sn a { = Jo Ch Julia Dempsey, left and Marlene Oliver of CFRB, Toronto Many of Port Perry's merchants dressed-up in their west- ern best for the Festival Days weekend held in July. The above group are from the Creative Basket. Back Row are Wendy Webb and Debbie Begg. Front from left are Heather Barton, Donna Currie and Mike Beggs. 'lost his sight three years ago to diabetes decided to walk from Newfoundland to British Co- lumbia to raise money and awareness. Marilyn Pearce announced she will be seeking re-election in Ward 2 election. David Dietlein, and Chuck Hill announced they would be seeking the Ward 4 ham-it-up during the Media Milking Contest at the Black- stock Fair in August. in the municipal seat, and Al Bertrand will be runningin Ward 1. Several attempted abduc- tions in the Caesarea area were reported to police. Marg Wilbur, a local volun- teer and NDP supporter was killed in a lawnmower accident at her home near Utica. Local merchants are up in arms over a bylaw which pro- hibits or regulates signs and other advertising devices in Scugog. The Provinical government announced there will not be a commuter bus service from Pe- terborough to Durham. The 126th annual Black- stock Fair was a success with events such as 4-H displays, baking contest, cake auction and the Media Milking contest. Caesarea's 59th annual Re- gatta was held with many tak- ing partin swimming, running and nail driving contests to name a few. T.J. Musso had a dream come true when Donatello and Ra- phael (Ninja Turtles) visited the boy on his sixth birthday. T.J. who is suffering from can- cer met the Ninja Turtles through the Starlight Wish Foundation. Dave Robinson of Port Perry Turn to Page 20