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16 - "WEEKEND STAR" From Page 15 floor and exterior wall have also been dealt with, CAO Yvonne de Wit told council. Larry Doble retires from teaching after a 30-year career. Port Perry's Dorothy Fulford, of Brian's Towing, was named the 2001 Towperson of the Year. Township staff have been given orders to initiate dis- cussions with developers who may be interested in part- nering with Scugog to build a new municipal office. Seagrave's Ryan Fraser tosses a no-hitter in a baseball tournament held in St. Thomas on Father's Day. Local politicians give Canadian Tire the okay to pro- ceed with their revised plan, but demand that a list of stringent conditions be met. JoAnne Cerovich is named Scugog's Citizen of the Year by The Port Perry Star. A traditional ceremony is held to mark the opening of « the new health and wellness centre for the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. Scugog councillors say they're open to providing funds for the renovations at Town Hall 1873. July The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation vote in Tracy Gauthier as their new chief. Valerie LaRocca and Angela Johnson were voted in to serve as councillors. Wet and windy weather didn't stop many people from attending the annual Canada Day celebrations held in Palmer Park on July 1. Port Perry's Chuck Mercier is sworn in as Deputy Chief of the Durham Regional Police Service. ; Tye hikes at Scugog's two waste stations climb from $2 to $5 The village of Blackstock and the rest of Scugog Township is stunned after Durham Police arrest two local residents and charge them with child abuse. Two FORDER-PARKS INSURANCE BROKERS INC. 34 Water Street, Port Perry All Lines of General Insurance DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Including e Claims Free Mortgage Free e Seniors © New Home ¢ Multi-Policy Convenient Payment Plans Available Call for a Competitive Quote k 905-985-8471 E » Partial Deductibles: Paid i *Top Quality Materials We also provide: i ~ * Krown Rust Control » » RN . Paint 8 Dent Reger I 162 Reach Industrial Park, Port Perry 905-985-0439 wiwvw,classicauto.ca ww FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2001 It was a banner year for The Port Perry Star, which picked up a number of provincial and national newspaper awards, including two awards for this photo taken by Jeff Mitchell. teenaged boys, who allegedly wefe kept in makeshift cages, were taken into the care of the Durham Children's Aid Society. Township residents rally around the two boys in the alleged Blackstock abuse case and raise cash and well- 'wishes for the teens. Organizers deem the inaugural Streetfest event a suc- cess. Jim Lawrence is chosen to serve as president of the Port Perry Rotary Club. 'The Port Perry Star was judged best over-all newspa- per nation-wide in its circulation class and also took first place in the Best Front Page category and was the sec- ond-place paper in the Best Editorial Page judging. The paper was also awarded a Premier Award in the Best Feature Photo category. The sixth annual Highlands of Durham Games arrives. Bands kick off the event in Port Perry before the games begin in Uxbridge. Members of the Hell's Angels outlaw motorcycle club converge upon Caesarea once more for their annual mid- summer party. August High temperatures and no rain in the forecast prompt township officials to ban open fires. Township officials pledge $5,000 for a noise study on Scugog Island windmill. The Hell's Angels make an unexpected return to Cheverolet Oldsmobile + Cadillac Corp. Hwy. 7 & 35 Box 567 Lindsay, Ontario Tel: 705-324-3533 Fax: 705-328-2657 S WORTH THE DRIVE UP HWY, 35 Caesarea. The 14th annual Musicians' Corn Roast was held at the Blackstock area home of Paul and Charlene Wasson. Funds from the event were split evenly between the Port Perry and Blackstock Lions clubs. Water levels in Lake Scugog and neighbouring lakes are getting dangerously low due to high temperatures and little rainfall, boaters are warned. Recent rainfall provided welcome relief for local farm- ers who have suffered from drought-like conditions. The ninth annual Aquarama event raised a total of $15,579 for the Easter Seals Society and other childrens' charities. Canterbury Common residents question a developer's plan to sever a piece of land off the nearby golf course for the creation of more housing. The 136th annual Blackstock Fall Fair is held with near record crowds attending. September Port Perry Fair organizers notice an increase in atten- dance when the annual fall fair is held. A new two-day for- mat and other fresh events add to the attraction. - Scugog councillors and local citizens urge the police service to rein in their rising budget costs. Scugog Choral Society has big plans to mark its 25th anniversary on Port Perry's stages. Port Perry's Nina Luchka prepares to compete in the 2001 Ms. Fitness International competition. Township and fire officials confirm that there are pres- sure problems with fire hydrants in the Blackstock area. Officials, however, note that the public is not in danger. Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt supports the idea of ban- ning biker bunkers from municipalities, including the Hell's Angels compound in Caesarea. Lakeridge Health Port Perry welcomes its newest Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Joseline Sikorski. Scugog residents sit stunned as news of the horrific Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington unfold. A total of 540 people participated in the 2001 Port Perry Terry Fox Community Run which raised a record $25,000. Canadian Tire officials unveil preliminary designs for their new store, slated to be built just south of Port Perry. Scugog Chamber of Commerce and Business Improvement Area (BIA) officials state that the Streetfest 2001 events netted the two community organizations a profit of $8,000. The proceeds were to be split and used within the community. Developers for the proposed Westport shopping cen- tre -- to be built on Highway 7A, just west of Port Perry -- met some strong opposition during a public meeting. Scugog loses Reverend John Griffen in a tragic car acci- dent on Sept. 18. An official opening for the new Unity Place Skateboard Park was held on Sept. 21. A five-year-old Port Perry boy was killed in a car acci- dent near Janetville after an off-duty Durham Police offi- cer slammed into the rear of the vehicle. The 26-year-old cop was later charged with careless driving. A surprise RIDE blitz resulted in Durham Police arrest- ing nine drunk drivers. The Scugog Fire Department's auto extrication team finished third overall in the International Fire Extrication Competition. The Port Perry MoJacks prepare to open their 30th Junior C hockey season. After numerous discussions and meetings, Scugog is poised to extend municipal services to residents on Coulcliff Blvd. Township council agrees to advance Cartwight Fields $150,000 in order for construction to be completed on time. Blackstock and Nestleton welcome Reverend Karen Bursey. October The provincial ministry of health confirms that there will be a ministerial review of the way Lakeridge Health Corporation manages its finances. A 74-year-old pilot is killed after his ultralight aircraft slams into a Nestleton field. Turn to Page 17 A AEE A ana AC