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2B - THE PORT PERRY STAR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1994 A LOOK BACK AT 1994 Sub zero temperatures grip Scugog re - is 1 Bp LLUT Fears that the Scugog Chamber of Commerce was going to disband were put to rest. Durham Region cut not decide whether to fund Pickering's fight against a dump site. Janette Laura Thompson was the first baby to be born at Community Memorial Hospital in 1994. The weather finally co-operated and the organizers of the Ice Palace began putting up fences and plowing the ice surface. Reports surfaced that the police station in Port Perry was slated to be closed. Officials downplayed the report. A significant increase in the thefts of snowmobiles was reported as 13 sleds were reported stolen in six weeks. Scugog's first Snow Flake Festival took place as huge crowds gathered to watch the dog sled races and view the Ice Sculptures in the park. Cold weather left Scugog Island resi- dents without power for more than 24 JANUARY 1994 - Ice sculptures were one of the main attractions during the Scugog Snow Flake Festival. Cres 18 197 Restaurant and Dining Lounge Canadian and Butch Cuisine hore when temperatures dipping towards -40 Durham Regional Police's RIDE pro- gram showed an increase in ALERT tests and impaired driving charges, but the number of cars stopped was significantly lower. Scugog firefighters saw a 22 per cent increase in emergency calls last year. Nick Ren-sink, a Scugog native, was recovering after being gored by an eleph- ant at the Metro Zoo, where he worked. Port Perry native Sherrie Casteels was happy to report she made it through the Los Angeles earthquake unscathed. Edith and Roy McLaugh-lin were pre- sented with an agricultural service award at the Blackstock Agricultural Societys annual meetin long service wit February , thanking them for their the group. Scugog got a shot in the arm when the provincial/federal infrastructure was unveiled and it was revealed Scugog would receive $667,415. Alissa Smith was elected president of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. She took over from Bill Dowson. The Port Perry | Agricultural 3 Society held its annual meeting and Paul | Christie was | voted president | of the Port | Perry Fair | Board. ! Abenefit con- cert held for Elaine Lally, a | Port Perry | woman serious- | ly injured in a | car accident in Winnipeg, was a t success. nch FEBRUARY 1994 - Neil Hunter was honored by Port Perry Agriculture Society for his involvement with the fair board for more than 35 years. Immersion parents were upset when transportation was cut for the program. Hoard Hall announced he would be seek- ing his third term as mayor of Scugog Township. Residents saw their heating bills soar as much as 30 per cent as the temperature dropped. Ken Gadsden, Ward 3 councillor, and member of the Economic Development Committee announced a survey would be gent to local homes asking for input on the community needs. Kelly Menzies, of Port Perry, competed in the Cities of America Pageant in Florida after being named Miss Teen Toronto last year. A good natured roast was held in honor of Durham Region Chairman Gary Herrema. Port Perry and Prince Albert were cho- sen as test sites for the provinces' new Replacement of Water Fixture Project. eatre groups banded together to upgrade Town Hall 1873. Repairs were 'estimated at $56,000. Laurie Wilson, a native of Port Perry, announced she would be opening a --_________________ Montessori School in Scugog this year. Councillors said they were aiming for a zero per cent increase in the budget but couldn't promise it. Durham MP Alex Shepherd said he was not in favor of the Ontario federal riding's structure change which would see a new seat | added to the area. | Transfer stations in the | area were to undergo a | beautification project. | Alf Huggins was present- I ed the Medal of Merit by the | National Council of Scouts of Canada for his years of service to the organization. More than 30 teams of bowlers came out to take part in the annual Big Brothers/Big Sisters of North Durham Bowl For Millions. Doctors at Medical Associates announced they would be closing their offices for the week of March Break. Scugog roads were deteriorating and it was learned more than $50 million was needed to repair the damage. MPP Gord Mills proposed a GO Bus ser- vice from Whitby to Port Perry. Two Scugog sisters Alexandra and Christina Carter were to compete in a Dance America contest in Florida. Amanda Robinson, Jennifer Galberg, Juli-Anna Lee and Dana Lee received their Canada Cord for pathfinders. The Durham Board of Education announced it was cutting five trustees from its board, including one in Scugog Township. Scugog put five parcels of land on the auction block to collect back taxes. Three new ball diamonds behind Scugog Centre were completed and would be ready for the start of the ball. An arena hall topped the list of Scugog's million dollar wish list. The township was in jeopardy of losing (Please Turn to Next Page) EAN 985-2066 DOWNTOWN PORT PERRY 1970-1995 25 years of Fine Food Friendly service and you. 985-2257 et. Hometown