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Did You Know? Did You Know? - Durham Region Transit, established in January 2006, reached a milestone September 9 when the 20 millionth rider was chosen from each of the communities the transit sys- tem serves. The winner in Scugog was selected . at 9:10 a.m. at the Curts and Water Street bus stop. The 20 millionth rider rep- resenting Scugog was Sandra sgar, who received a DRT prize package including tickets. Did You Know? - scugog Township has a composite Fire Department, composed of both full-time and volun- teer firefighters. There are currently three full-time fire- fighters who work out of the Port Perry station. A fourth full-time firefighter is sched- uled to be hired in the near future. In addition there are more than 50 volunteer fire- fighters between its Caesa- rea and Port Perry stations. Fire services are available 24 hours a day by calling 911. Scugog is indeed fortunate to have such a well trained and equipped fire department on which to call. 34 FOCUS - OCTOBER 2008 40.0CTOBER.40 pages 34 SCUGOG HELPS TERRY’S DREAM LIVE After heavy rains all night, the sky cleared and more than 400 people showed up to take part in this year’s annual Terry Fox Run in Port Perry. Organizer Elizabeth McArthur was happy with the turnout despite having about 60 fewer participants than a year earlier. “We are so fortunate to have so many people participate Terry's q y inspi- ration for the local participants and volunteers at the Port Perry Terry Fox Run and cheered loudly when their names were announced. This year’s grou; from lef, front row— Tommy Horvath, Sammy Robbins, Rachel de Langley, Leslie Smith. Centre row - Mai Holt, Kim McCann, Mike ‘Wales, Jay Smith. Back row year after year,” she said following the opening ceremonies. Early calculations show that this year’s Terry Fox Run brought in about $22,100.00 compared to the final figure of $25,053.00 last year. Elizabeth expects the total proceeds to teach very close to last years amount by the time the final campaign figures come in. Reg Phil, Don Sinclair, rise i Caden Williamson (baby - team member) & it takes a lot of wocntoere ‘oe organize the Terry Fox Run and in the above at right are some volunteers from the Blackstock Lions Club. From back, Doug Day, Doug Bens, Carter Roberts and Eleanor Colwell. Participants take off for the start of the Terry Fox Run on foot, on wheels, skateboards and strollers. ® 9722108 9:52:24 AM |