Vol. 10 No. 31
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER COVERING NORTH DURHAM
THURSDAY, august 1, 2013
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One dead, one injured in Blackstock incident BLAKE WOLFE The Standard
SCUGOG: A woman is dead and a man remains in hospital following what Durham police describe as a ‘domestic-related incident’ in Blackstock earlier this week. Members of the DRPS’ homicide unit, North Division criminal investigations bureau and the forensic identification unit attended the Crestview Dr. home at approximately 5:35 a.m. Monday morning (July 29). According to police, the woman was pronounced at the scene and the injured man was rushed to Lakeridge Health Port Perry before being transferred to a Toronto hospital with lifethreatening injuries. On July 31, Durham police stated that the incident is consistent with an attempted murder followed by a suicide. Police provided the update following the completion of a post-mortem examination on the 53-year-old woman involved in the incident. The 52-year-old man, who was discovered with lifethreatening injuries at the scene, remains in hospital and is now in stable condition, said police. No charges are expected following the completion of this investigation. Although police have not released the names or ages of the man and woman involved, they have been identified by neighbours as Terry and Aleta Kindree. Neighbours of the home described the pair as a couple with two sons, as well as two Doberman dogs. One neighbour said that she often heard the sounds of one of the boys drum practices coming from the home. Another neighbour, who requested their name not be published, said that despite knowing most people in the neighbourhood, they had never spoken to the Kindrees. “It’s definitely unexpected,” said the neighbour. Anyone with new information regarding this incident is asked to contact D/Sgt. JJ Allan of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5400.
Durham police are pictured outside a Blackstock home on Monday morning (July 29), following an incident that left one woman dead and a man with life-threatening injuries. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
Elgin Park trees to be removed in emerald ash borer battle DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard
UXBRIDGE: Elgin Park’s ash trees appear to be the latest casualties in the township’s ongoing battle with the invasive emerald ash borer. Public Works Director Ben Kester issued a report to council at their meeting on the morning of Monday, July 15, outlining treatment options for affected ash trees. In his report, Mr. Kester stated that the cost of treatment in the emerald ash borer inoculation process is approximately $300 per tree, and is good for two
years. According to Mr. Kester, inoculation is good for two years and then has to be reapplied. These inoculations would continue for the life of the tree, or until the emerald ash borer disappears. Mr. Kester’s report concluded with the recommendation that the ash trees in Elgin Park not be inoculated, and staff be directed to plant more trees in the area of Elgin Park’s ash trees to act as a replacement. According to Mr. Kester, there are approximately 10 ash trees in Elgin Park that are considered significant. Upon hearing the news, Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle continued to lobby on behalf of saving the
park’s significant ash trees. “I think we should look at saving these trees. It’s not just the cost of saving the tree, but the cost of replacing 100 years of growth,” said Councillor Mantle. “We are still going to pay if they die a natural death or if you cut them down.” Despite Councillor Mantle’s pleas, the decision to not treat affected ash trees in Elgin Park passed in a recorded vote by a 4-3 margin. Last month, council voted to remove a dozen infected ash trees from township boulevards, with the majority of the trees located on Carmody Ln.