YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER COVERING NORTH DURHAM
Vol. 10 No. 39 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
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FIRST LADY VISITS NORTH DURHAM: Laureen Harper, wife of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, spoke at a fundraising gala for the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Nestleton Waters Inn. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
Petition calls for Medd Rd. speed limit adjustment BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: Many Medd Rd. residents are concerned about speeding traffic through and around Epsom. Erin Van Dyke, a local mother who resides on the road, gathered a petition of those who live in the area, and presented a deputation to Scugog Council on Monday, Sept. 15. Ms. Van Dyke said that she feels the 80 Km/H speed limit on the road is too high, given the number of family
homes located along the hilly stretch - as well as frequent farmer’s tractors making use of the shoulder, and the Family Worship Centre churchgoers who use the road. “I spoke to the DRPS Constable Sue Kelly about my concerns, and the fact that many drivers don’t seem to follow the speed limit anyway, and she asked me to speak to Council,” said Ms. Van Dyke. Ms. Van Dyke also cited a lack of precautionary signs along the road, and
predicted an increased danger during winter - when snow drifts narrow the road and make low visibility an issue. Medd Rd. has been made popular for drivers looking to bypass traffic on Reach St., especially during this past summer’s road repair and increased heavy truck traffic. “I would like to see the speed reduced to 60 or 70 Km/H - with signs posted warning of children and pedestrians,” said Ms. Van Dyke.
NORTH DURHAM: Mail it in, drop it off, call, or donate online. The Standard Newspaper’s annual partnership with the United Way is once again upon us. Your community newspaper is offering this opportunity to “give where you live.” In these difficult and challenging times, neighbours helping neighbours is more important than perhaps at any time in our history. The United Way supports those less advantaged or facing difficulty in hard times. We will do our part in assisting the local campaign and ask all the members in our community to assist to the extent that you are able. When we all do a little, together, we can accomplish a lot. Earlier this month the Campaign for the United Way in Port Perry and Scugog kicked off with the seventh annual edition of the “Tour de Perry” trike race and BBQ. The event attracted the largest number of teams ever, and community members and public officials were treated to a fun time on a sunny day in front the Township Offices in Port Perry. The event marks the beginning of the campaign which allows all members of the community to come together in common cause within a single campaign to support many local charities and in so doing make this a better community for all. “Helping people support their local community in the most efficient and effective fashion possible is at the core of what we do” said local Port Perry United Way manager Cheryl Henderson. The United Way is all about “driving donor value”. Donations are invested in the agencies in your local community and support agencies which provide services to members of our community. Among the local Scugog charities supported are: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North Durham, Community Living Durham North, Community Care Durham, Precious Minds Support Services and North House Shelter. Additionally, funds raised from across Durham support more than 35 charities which provide services which aid members of our community when they may face difficult times.
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