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"WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2001 - 1 FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BE YOUR BEST ONE STOP OPTICAL For all your eye care needs and accessories o Eye Examinations e Repairs e Eye Glasses * Sunglasses e Contact Lenses ~¢ Eyewear Accessories 905-852-2280 THE MEETS mI SAR DV ICT | SVAN R11 [CRAY DESY =I 244 [0 24S 4 Banif Rd., Uxbridge * Certified Audiologists Hearing tests for children (3+) & adults * Hearing Aid prescriptions and fittings. e Authorized for WCB, DVA & Insurances e Government Grants Available * Music & Swim Ear Plugs 462 PAXTON STREET PORT PERRY, ONTARIO New patients welcome - Call 905-985-3166 Registered Massage Therapists 0 905985 + 9203 ae Rehabilitation, Pain and Stress Management Therapeutic Massage & Hydrotherapy Clinic 28 Water Street, Port Perry ERY] IC} PE NSELLIN FOR Families & Individuals Specializing In: ® Step Families ® Relationships ® Abuse Counselling ~ ® Children & Teens ® Depression i, 4 Physiotherapy ASSOCIATES 2 (20 || Recently under new WOE al Old & New Patients Welcome! Flexible hours 'For an appointment please call We\also offer Massage Therapy 1-905-985-8363 January The Port Perry hospital welcomed its first baby of 2001 when Michaela Grace Chilco was born in the New Life Centre at 8:13 p.m. on Jan. |. The seven-pound, six-ounce infant was the fourth child for Anthony and Ruth Chilco of Brooklin. Police reports suggest that members of the local out- law motorcycle gang Para-Dice Riders became members of the Hell's Angels club during a special recent ceremo- ny. During a special year-end interview with The Star, Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt is quite optimistic about 2001 and states that township residents should reap the benefits of a brighter financial climate. 'Operation Scugog food bank volunteers express their thanks after local residents once again came through to help their efforts. A Beaverton man was killed and four others injured in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 12. Local merchants report that the 2000 Christmas shop- ping rush was one of the best in recent memory, accord- ing to the Port Perry Business Improvement Area (BIA). Port Perry physicians extend hours at the local walk-in clinic to better serve their community. Durham Region Health Department officials credit a successful influenza inoculation program for the low num- ber of flu cases in the area. A Little Britain man suffered serious injuries while snowmobiling on Lake Scugog. The 43-year-old man hurt his back after hitting a pile of snow near the Port Perry boat launch, say police. The Durham Regional Police Service is named in a $5 "million civil suit which alleges that the police force failed to prevent a crash north of Port Perry which killed three people. Local residents are urged to be aware and prepare for the arrival of 10-digit dialling. All those placing calls with- in the 905 area began using 10 digits in June. Scugog Island residents are fed up with ice fisherman creating parking problems near their homes and have asked local council members to take action. A report penned by Randolph Group and Enid Slack Consulting concludes that there is no compelling reasons for Scugog Township to amalgamate with any of its neigh- bours. The report came back with six recommendations, the first which states "there is no value at this point in proceeding with any of the three restructuring options." Final RIDE stats show that Durham Police arrested and charged 83 motorists for impaired driving during the five- week Holiday RIDE program. Port Perry Curling Club officials forward a request to Scugog Council asking for $30,000 in assistance to help with repairs. Scugog's finance committee concludes that there will some sort of tax hike in 2001. Port Perry Legion officials and members presented the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation with a cheque for $10,000 to help pay for new operating room lights. One of the most wanted men in Canada was arrested at his fiancee's Scugog Island home by Durham and Toronto police officers on Jan. 16. Port Perry merchants make it clear during a meeting that they don't want a skateboard park located in the downtown core. A special retirement dinner is held for Bill Henshall, who served as the township's bylaw enforcement officer for 12 years. February Emergency crews respond to a number of calls after a winter blast causes traffic havoc in Scugog. Glenn and Brenda Copithorn, parents of Jennifer Copithorn who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, are furious that their daughter's killer is slated to serve his time in a medium-security corrections facility. Paul Puckrin is returned as president of the Port Perry Agricultural Society. Member Frank Fielding is presented with an Agricultural Service Diploma. The Durham Regional Police Association calls for the resignation of Durham Regional Police Service Chief Kevin McAlpine. Durham Regional Police Traffic Management Unit offi- cials inform regional councillors that their division is suf- fering from understaffing, flagging morale and emotional exhaustion. Scugog's Durham District School Board trustee, Martin Demmers, forwards a successful motion which calls for trustees to be removed from contract talks with board employees. The annual Snowarama fundraiser in Scugog raises more than $20,000 for the Easter Seals Society and other childrens' charities. Provincial officials back off on their stance to force restructuring upon Durham Region. Scugog Chamber of Commerce officials look to partner up with the Business Improvement Area and make changes to Port Perry's annual mid-summer Festival Days event, Scugog Township Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Yvonne de Wit tells councillors that the township's web- site is obsolete and that a new one is essential. The Port Perry Mojacks prepare to take on the Lakefield Chiefs in Round One of the Central Ontario Junior C League's playoffs. Port Perry's Business Improvement Area (BIA) mem- bers support a partnership with the Chamber of Commerce for Festival Days. The event will be returned to the downtown core, but will be held for only two days (July 13-14) instead of the traditional four days. The Mojacks drop Game | of their series against Lakefield 10-4. Icy roads are blamed for the deaths of two people in separate accidents in Scugog Township. A report compiled by Township CAO Yvonne de Wit reports that department heads are due for big raises. Star film critic John Foote suffered serious injuries in an early morning accident near Whitby on Feb. 14. He was listed in extremely critical condition, but is expected to recover. The 2000 Ontario Summer Games costs almost $90,000 more than expected to stage, meaning Scugog Township is on the hook for an additional $4,000. The Port Perry Star is among three finalists for an Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) General Excellence Award. The Star was also nominated for a Premier's Award for feature photography. The MoJacks drop Game 2 of their series, 4-0. During a planning committee meeting Scugog council- lors were stunned when told by Durham Region officials that sewage capacity for the township was almost at capacity. Councillors agree to a plan which calls for the township to sell the Manchester Hall. Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers' motion to remove trustees from contract talks is defeated. The MoJacks drop their third straight game against Lakefield, this time losing 5-4. Developers forward a proposal for a new plaza south of Port Perry on Simcoe St. which would include a new Canadian Tire store and IGA. A decision was finally made during a public meeting which resulted in an agreement to construct the Unity Place Skateboard Park at the Scugog Arena. A 5-2 loss to the Lakefield Chiefs eliminates the Port Perry MoJacks from the playoffs. March Local councillors consider banning ice huts from Lake Scugog. Public safety and litter are among their reasons for considering the ban. The Scugog Chamber of Commerce begins accepting nominations for its second annual Business of the Year Award. Local farmers criticize the federal government's pledge to inject an extra $500 million into agricultural aid programs. A Port Perry man is charged with dangerous driving causing deaths after a head-on collision on Scugog Island killed two motorists on March 2. Plans for the second annual Port Perry Half Marathon are announced. Scugog Council hears plans for renovations at the Turn to Page 13