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"WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2001 - 17 King's Bay Golf and Country Club, located near Seagrave, officially opens to the public. The community of Scugog mourns the loss of Donna Philp. Port Perry native Heather Knopp recalls the Sept. 11 attacks on New York. The former Port Perry High School stu- dent now lives and works in New York. A Durham District School Board trustee is calling for a decrease in home- work because she fears text books are getting too heavy for kids to lug home. Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers attempts to enter personal letters into' school board agenda. The attempt causes a swirling controversy that lasts for weeks. Hospital officials admit cuts may have to be made to patient services in order for the health care corporation to get its finances back in order. It is speculated that Lakeridge Health Corporation is run- ning a deficit somewhere near the $7 mil- lion mark. : Scugog firefighters honoured at special Victory Christian Centre service. Concerns begin to rise over the Scugog Shoreline Millennium Project. Project offi- cials later clarify all matters. Township: officials join in with local landowners to help clean up the area known as Test Hill near Blackstock. Lakeridge Health Corporation Chief Executive Officer Brian Lemon confirms that the health care provider is short $7 million and that as many as 50 staff posi- tions may be eliminated. Paula Lishman is named among the top business women in Canada. She is ranked No. 42 by Chatelaine/PROFIT mag- azine. Special ceremonies are held to mark the openings of both the reconstructed Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Port Perry fire hall. Plans for the 2001 Santa Claus parade are made public and organizers want more creativity and less commercialism. Popular teacher Dianne Chandler retires after 32 years in the classroom. Durham District School Board officials consider closing Epsom Public School as ~ Scugog Township looks good, say eco- ~ part of their new accommodation plan. Township's share of casino profits con- tinue to increase. The future of both Durham Region and nomic development officer. Scugog mayor and councillors approve a 3 per cent raise for themselves, begin- ning Jan. 1, 2002. Port Perry hospital CEO Joseline Sikorski announces that the local hospital will introduce parking fees in 2002. The Medical Associates are expected to fol- low. Scugog councillors vote down smoking bylaw for local restaurants. Great Blue Heron Charity Casino offi- cials presented the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation with a cheque for $50,000 which will be used to fund new equipment for the emergency room. The funds were raised through the casino's annual charity golf tournament. The Port Perry club's Rotarian of the Year was Jim Jenkins. November Epsom supporters begin plans to help fight to save their school. Council holds public meeting to air concerns by snowmobile enthusiasts and homeowners. Port Perry's Brock's Department Store marked a big milestone by celebrating its 120th anniversary. The BIA begins making plans for the Christmas shopping season. Two special days are planned to bring people into the downtown core. Remembrance Day services are held in Port Perry and Blackstock. Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt sits down with The Star and reflects on 2000-2001. Scugog Township planner informs councillors that Durham Region considers some of the municipalities low on their priority list. Port Perry hospital officials try to attract Newfoundland doctor to town. The Great Blue Heron Charity Casino is Turn to Page 18 LY "~~ TARY : 2) ; Do Since 1917 ! 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