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Volume 135 Number 40 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 COPY 75¢ (70¢ + sc asm) 28 Pages hada. 2 have found a number of ways' 10 show support towards their American neighbours In the wake of last week's terrorist attacks across the U.S. Record numbers showed up at a Sept. 12 blood donor clin- Scugog offers up its By Rik Davie Part Perry Star Before the dust had even begun to settle on the World Trade Center in New York City last week, Scugog resi- dents were looking for ways to help their embattled American cousins. Locally, the community has shown its support by proudly displaying both Canadian and American flags at half-mast on their homes, cars and even at local busi- nesses, schools and public offices in a show of respect to the over 5,000 persons still listed as missing. And, perhaps the biggest show of support was found at the blood donor clinic held at the Scugog Community Centre last Wednesday, one day after the horrific attacks. According to the Canadian Blood Services officials, more than 400 people rolled up their sleeves last week to give the gift of life. . «1c. and gthers have e brought flowers and cards to the RIK OAVIEPORT PERRY STAR local police. station - checked out here by Constable David O'Connell -- to offer their support to the victims of the attack, which include large numbers of police officers and firefighters. support to America As well, church services in Scugog and Uxbridge were packed over the weekend as families came to grips with the events of the past week, and in Uxbridge on Sunday members of all denominations gathered together at Trinity Church to honour those fallen in the attack. Some volunteer firefighters wrestled with emotion as the service went on. Helpless rage filled the faces of some at the number of their brothers fallen in New York. At the Durham District School Board a special service was held, as were moments of silence at all area schools. Grant Yeo, Director of Education for the Durham District School Board, told The Star, "We as educators must be there for the students who have absorbed a life- altering amount of tragedy this past week." Durham MP Alex Shepherd said he hopes for calm as Please turn to Page 12 Near record numbers reported for 2001 Terry Fox Run reaches $25,000 mark in Scugog By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Scugog Township has once again come forward to sup- port the annual Terry Fox Run and the numbers clearly show that. An ecstatic Elizabeth McArthur was all smiles yester- day morning after tallying up the figures from the local community run, held here in Scugog on Sunday. "It was just a great, great day," she said in response to the running of the annual fundraiser for cancer research. Nationwide, large crowds of participants came out to take part in the run and that was no different in Port Perry. In total, 540 people crammed their way into Palmer Park shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday and, after a brief introduction of Terry's Team Members and a quick stretch, they took to. the streets of Port Perry. As a result of the public's participation, early totals indicate tliat Scugog residents helped. raise more than $25,000 for cancer research. That number is expected to inctease in the coming week or so after late stragglers hand in their pledge | sheets and donations. Last year, more than $28,000 was raised in the 2000 Terry Fox Run here in Scugog. Taking some to time to catch her breath after an exhausting month-and-a-half of planning, followed by the actual execution of the event this past weekend, Mrs. McArthur reflects on the annual run. "It just struck me, the number of people who come out to volunteer their time and then those who come to par- ticipate," she said yesterday morning. "Everyone has an individual story and to see the whole community come together like this... it's great." For the first time ever, those taking part in the event who have survived a brush with cancer were offered red ribbons to acknowledge their accomplishment of defeat- ing the disease. Also new this year was the crowd of well-wishers who waited at the finish to welcome participants with bal- loons and whistles. As well, run organizers were present- ed with a pledge from one local family who promised to provide funds for the follow-up barbecue each year. The only disappointment of the day was when orga- nizers ran out of participation certificates to give out to Please turn to Page 11 Digital Cable TV. 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