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Port Perry Weekend Star, 28 Dec 2001, p. 18

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: | | 18 - "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2001 From Page 17 Scugog councillors get an early look at the municipality's 2002 capital budget. A 36-year-old Whitby man is killed after two men on dirt bikes collide in "The Pits". Scugog native George Rizsanyi, who now lives in Nova Scotia, crafts a guitar for Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards. The 2001 Santa Claus Parade sees large crowds lineup along downtown streets. Ontario court removes parental rights of two Blackstock teens from parents accused in child abuse case. Local politicians greet a new residential plan with enthusiasm. The proposal, slated for Perry St., will see an old century home ren- ovated into a 52-unit condomini- um and apartment complex. Scugog Township honours its volunteers at special recognition ceremony. Local politicians voice their displeasure over plans for pay parking at Port Perry hospital. December Epsom supporters plead their case before Durham District School Board officials to keep the J J small rural school open. MADD Durham members sup- port an effort to toughen Canadian impairment laws. Township awards develop- ment of municipal website to Oshawa firm. Motion for creation of new stu- dent accommodation plan defeated by Durham District School Board trustees. Councillors try to balance growth and protect the downtown while dealing with Westport plan. Fire department budget will run over by about $80,000, coun-. cillors hear. Scugog Council sends the Canadian Tire project off to Durham Region for amendments to the regional official plan. After two weeks, the Durham Police RIDE effort has arrested 40 drunk drivers, compared to 20 after two weeks in 2000. Councillors hears proposal for McDonald's and new plaza, which would be built south of town on Simcoe St. Township officials pledge $25,000 to help woo new doctors to the Port Perry hospital. The money would be used as incen- tives to help get physicians to 'commit to working in Scugog. A note of thanks to readers of the Star who took the time this year, to contact me. \ Sincerely Peter A. Cadeau Senior Investment Advisor 905.985.6304 RYAVENSTNEEN www.tdevergreen.ca 5 va Ny pr PRN tof ar at at 4 / gr, 4 ' . - " 3 Ba, eS it nS, - a a -- F | / Scugog residents once again came through for the various fundraising efforts held during the months of November and December to help those in need during the Christmas Season. As well, Santa Claus returned to the township, making stops at various stores, functions and setting up his shop on Queen St. too. Great Food! Happy Atmosphere! A Sincere "Thank You" to all of our customers And a very Happy New Year! Deena, Jeff and the J.C. Staff! 279 Queen St., Port Perry 905-985-2775 a ---- ------ i a aud. ------ ---- - Cm

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