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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" 22 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 11,1994 From Page 18 in the Uxbridge Terry Fox Run. The couple raised $1,000 for cancer research. Kvva Davidge, Port Perry's oldest resident, passed away on September 24. She was 103. A section of downtown Port Perry was cordoned off for close to four hours on September 29 after an explosive device was found beside a van in the vicini- ty of Water and North streets. Inspector Dan Matthews was appointed to head up Durham Regional Police's 26 Division. H & M Wright Feed Co. Ltd. doors. Syndicated columnist Wil- liam Thomas was at the Port Perry Star promoting his newly released book "Malcolm and Me: Lifein the Litterbox." Scugog Council voted in favor of adding an additional ward to the township and eliminating the Area Councillor position. The changes will come into ef- fect during the November, 1994, election. Lisa McClure, 11, and her sis- ter Laura, 9, qualified for the National Sunburst Modelling Competition to be held in Toron- to in 1994 after winning the top spots in their age categories at the regional competition. Cartwright Public School took the top prize in the Hey, We're Looking Good This Sum- Trudy Deacon, Heather Goulding and Joyce Kelly were recognized for their contributions to community during the YMCA Women of Distinction awards held in November. moved from its downtown Blackstock location to a new store on Highway 57, between Blackstock and Caesarea. The Shur-Gain dealership also changed its name to Wright's Feeds 'N' Needs. A grand re-opening ceremony was held at the Head Church at Scugog Shores Museum Village. The church underwent an ex- tensive restoration project dur- ing the summer. : Scugog fire halls held open houses during Fire Safety Week. The Port Perry Kinsmen Club hosted an All-Candidates Meet- ing at Port Perry High School prior to the October 25 federal election. Eight candidates sought elec- tion in the federal riding of Dur- ham, including incumbent Ross Stevenson (PC), Ian Smyth (Re- form), Alex Shepherd (Liberal), Lucy Rybka Becker (NDP), Har- ry Pope (National), Durk Bruin- gma (Christian Heritage Party), Judy Hurvid (Green Party), and Michael Larmand (Natural [Law Party). Alex Shepherd was victorious in Durham Riding and his party, the Liberals, won a majority under Jean Chreti- en. A lunchroom was constructed at Cartwright High School. During the school's 68-year his- tory, students have had to eat their lunch in classrooms or out- outcome was official. mer Contest, sponsored by the Durham Board of Education. Between $4,000-$5,000 dam- age was done to a Water Street building by vandals on Hallo- ween night. Youths broke three panes of glass, damaged signs and other portions of the build- ing which houses the Water- front Cafe, Dimitri's Fine Foods, and an arcade. Blackstock residents Joyce Kelly and Heather Goulding, - and S. A. Cawker Public School vice-principal Trudy Deacon were nominated in the YWCA's Women of Distinction awards. Port Perry High School stu- dents hosted a Halloween carni- val called Spookarama for area public school students. Nick Rensink, a 26-year-old Port Perry man, was hospital- ized after being gored by an ele- " phant at the Metro Zoo, where heisemployed. Pbrt Perry High School and Cartwright High School held their Commencement exercis- es. At PPHS Melissa Rudy gave the Valedictorian Address and Evan Hildreth was awarded the Governor General's Academic Medal. At CHS, J. J. Lee gave the Valedictorian Address and won Governor General's Aca- demic Medal. : John and Pat Sutherland and family of Utica had to quaran- tine their pet dog and more than 20 head of cattle after a fox shot on their property tested positive for rabies. Plans were unveiled for a $350,000 revitalization project . for the Blackstock Fairgrounds. - The long-term project includes improvement of the existing ball diamond, contruction of a new ball diamond, lighting for the two facilities, additional parking, construction of wash- rooms, and building a creative playground. The president of the Scugog Liberal Alex Shepherd won a landslide election in October to become the new MP for Durham. He is pictured with wife Carol, at his election headquarters in Bowmanville, after the -- Employees of the Michael Starr Building in Oshawa checked out the 22-foot sculpture of a pregnant woman, created by Purple Hill sculpture Bill Lishman. The piece was the centre of controversy in November. Ministry officials feared the piece may offend employees. The sculpture was a part of a three-week ArtFest. Chamber of Commerce an- nounced that the chamber needs more directors tositon its board. The chamber may dis- band in early 1994 if there is not interest for the positions. Nancy Desjardine was pro- moted to Inspector at Durham Regional Police's 26 Division. She is the first woman to head up the northern division which patrols Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock townships. The Port Perry High School Cadet Corps celebrated its 95th anniversary. For the first time in more than two decades, it rained on the Port Perry Santa Claus Pa- rade. Despite the weather, many thought the parade was the best oneever. The Ministry of Natural Re- sources officially announced that Lake Scugog will be closed to anglers until January 1. It also announced that the ice fish- ing season will close two weeks earlier than normal. All huts must be off the ice by Feb. 28. Scugog Township finance committee chairman Yvonne Christie announced that more than $2,248,112 is outstanding from this year's total tax levy of $18,671,784. The Millar Lights presented the musical stage version of The Wizard of Oz at Town Hall 1873. The Scugog Fire Department began interviewing recruits for the department. More than 70 applications were received. In order to bring it up to its full complement of 30 firefighters at each hall, the department must fill 10 vacancies, including four at Hall 1in Port Perry and six at Hall 2in Caesarea. Scugog Township Council an- nounced it will be getting tough on motorists who park illegally during the winter months, thereby impeding snow remov- al. The penalty will be a $30 "ticket plus the cost of towing and impoundment. The Durham Board of Educa- tion announced that both of Scu- gog's secondary school princi- pals will be transferred to Oshawa high schools in .Janu- ary. Ted Morrison, principal at PPHS for eight years, will be re- placed by former vice-principal Sandra Riches when he is trans- ferred to R. S. McLaughlin Col- legiate and Vocational Insti- tute. Mickie Petursson, who is heading to O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute after two years at Cartwright High School, will be replaced by Leo Plue. Durham Region Roman Cath- olic Separate School Board offi- cials announced that a second Catholic elementary school will be built in Scugog Township. It could be ready for use by 1995. More than 200 people attend- ed a blood donor clinic at the Masonic Hall. In total, 194 units of blood were collected. Scugog trustee Bobbie Drew was elected as the board's new finance and transportation com- mittee chairman. Joyce Kelly was named chairman Employ- ee Relations Although Christmas sales were up this year over last year, many merchants also noted an increase in shoplifting. Christmas food and toy ham- pers were provided for 175 area families by Operation Scugog. Scugog firefighters were kept busy on Christmas day respond- ing to four calls. The first and most serious was at Utica Farm Equipment. The fire was con- tained to the workshop area. Damage was estimated at $50,000 to the attic and shop.