Vol. 10 No. 44
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014
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Election night at Uxbridge Arena DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
SHOCKING AND SUPRISING ANTIQUES: Ric Pearce is seen above ‘treating’ Grant Jones’ forehead with a Violet Ray medical machine - during the annual Port Perry High School Antique Show and Sale, on Oct. 18. The device, which dates to sometime around the turn of the century, generated a low current electrical arc and was used in beauty treatments and electrotherapy - often applied directly to the face, body, or eyes. Many more treasures were present at the show. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
Plan pitched for Prince Albert development BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: Prince Albert residents protested a proposed subdivision expansion on Monday, Sept. 29 at Scugog Council Chambers - with one community member, Suzanne Doupe, calling it ‘mind-boggilingly unrealistic.’ The proposal, submitted by Henry Kortekaas and Associates Inc., on behalf of Home-Land Development Group Ltd., will seek to build 28 detached homes and a new cul-de-sac
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on a 4.15 acre lot, fronting onto the south side of King St., just west of Union Ave. Proponent representative Henry Kortekaas touted the subdivision draft as necessary intensification of the rural reaches of Prince Albert which currently feature older homes and large rural lots. “We’re providing opportunities for starter homes, priced in the middle of the market, between $350,000 and $450,000,” said Mr. Kortekaas.
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“Smaller homes and smaller yards are perfect for retirees as well.” Mr. Kortekaas also told Council that the new homes would be marketed to families who currently live in the southern portion of Durham Region, and further west in the GTA. The developers hope that the coming Highway 407 expansion will attract Toronto commuters to North Durham, seeking countryside living and a shorter drive to work. T U R N TO PAG E 3
UXBRIDGE: A longstanding local tradition will continue next week, the when election night results are revealed at Uxbridge Arena Community Centre. Municipal election results will be posted at the Arena Hall, after 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, with many candidates planning to attend at various points throughout the evening. Doors will open to the public at the Hall at 7 p.m. The future of the practice was in doubt this week when the matter was debated by councillors at a special meeting on Monday, Oct. 20. Councillor’s opinions were split on the continuation of the practice, with some arguing that the results being posted on the township’s web site allowed candidates and residents alike to view them at home, and cast doubt on the event. However, Ward 1 Councillor Bev Northeast argued that internet is not readily available in some rural areas of the township, and many seniors in the municipality lack an internet connection. The township’s other rural councillors, - Pat Molloy and Pat Mikuse - agreed with Councillor Northeast and voted in favour of keeping the event at the Arena. They were opposed by Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle, Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet and Regional Councillor Jack Ballinger. Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor would break the tie with a ‘yay’ vote, enabling the event to continue at the Arena this year. Results from the municipal election on Monday, Oct. 27 will be posted on the township’s web site, www.town.uxbridge.on.ca beginning shortly after 8 p.m. Residents who have not yet done so can drop off their completed ballots at the Clerk’s Department at Town Hall, located at 51 Toronto St. South until 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27.
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