Vol. 10 No. 41
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER COVERING NORTH DURHAM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013
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Uxbridge to swat wasp problem at park UXBRIDGE: Township staff has developed a creative strategy to deal with an ongoing infestation of wasps at a local playground. A report issued to councillors at their meeting on the morning of Monday, Oct. 7 from Township Facilities Manager Bob Ferguson detailed the issue of wasp infestation that has plagued the Mason Homes playground on Apple Tree Cres. for the past three years.
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As a result of the continued wasp infestation, a rubberized surface will replace the existing sand at the playground to combat the issue. According to Mr. Ferguson’s report, the amount of wasps that have buried themselves in the sand has made the park unusable for residents in the area. Numerous attempts have been made by Parks Department staff to rid the park of the wasps over the past three years, including spraying nests, roto-tilling the sand weekly, and even the com-
plete removal of the sand in the sand box and replacing it with new sand. However, wasps have continued to reappear now for the third straight year resulting in the playground closure for most of the season. Mr. Ferguson noted that the residents in the Mason Homes area have been very understanding throughout this process to remove the insects, however there are a few residents that have children with severe allergies. TURN TO PAGE 5
SCUGOG: The Blackstock Recreation Complex, located at 3440 Church Street, is the heart of many events for the people of Blackstock, including many sports games and the annual Blackstock Fair. The question of who would be in charge of the planned renovation and updating of this aging building was put to the bench at Scugog Council’s meeting on Monday, Oct. 7. The decision was made to award the contract, worth $19,000 plus HST, to Nick Swerdfeger Architects Incorporated, based out of Oshawa. The proposal they put forward was approved due to their estimated cost being several thousand dollars lower than the other six agencies who bid, despite the fact that they scored slightly lower on their Township evaluation of completing similar projects involving heritage buildings. The Durham Agricultural Society helped to secure a Trillium Grant for the Township. The grant, amounting to $128,000, will be added to last year’s grant of $129,402 for a total of $257,402. A portion of this money will be used to secure the architectural firm, who will plan the much-needed makeover for the building. The renovation will focus on improved accessibility and updating the bathroom, kitchen and ventilation facilities.
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