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ROI WEEK LY "49 1IMES 11ucledC Orono Town Hall Wednesday, December 16, 1998 CD fâ tkeqms 'oFf Law enforcement preferred to hunting ban The Clarington Hunting Committee reported thiat the hunting problems in Clarington are caused by trespassers. Durham Regional Police Staff Sergeant Te d fionne, Chairperson of the commnittee, made his commnittees report public at Monday's Council meeting. "Further it was deter- mined that the lack of enforce- ment is a cause for conicerni," stated liionne. The Committee found there were fewer hunters this year than ever before. Since Junie, no more than 12 complaints of trespassers and people hearing gun shots were made. The buffer zone around the Kendal Crown lands lias been ipuling this project through. Glady per- the committee learned that they are flot against hunting, thougli they are in favour of increased enforcement on trespassers and hunters who violate the rules. The committee acknowl- edge that hunting setbacks around schools and public buildings i rur-al areas should be re-examined. Mrs. Steele of Newtonville recently addressed council with safety concerns related to inadequate buffer zones around public buildings surrourided by agriculturally zoned land. Hunting activity could take place within 100 yards of thý Newtonville Public Schiool, and various public buildings throughout the munie ipality. Tom MacDonald, a member of this 'Coimittee lias written a letter to counicil with a petition attachied asking that hunting flot be banned south of the 8th line of Clarke Township. This was in response to a request made earlier this year by Mr. Eric Atkins that such a ban be intro- duced. Mr. MacDonald's letter states hunting in the area is necessary as a mneans of keep- ing the population of deer, coy- otes and certain other wildlife from getting out of control. If (continued page 8), Community CMhstmas concert There was no shortage of local musical talent at Rev. Russell's disposai, when lie put together tlie Community Chiristmas Concert Programn. The concert will be held at the Orono Town Hall, as that hall winds down its 1 Oth anniver- sary year. Violinist Laurie Mitchell and lier students will perform the opening numnbers. Chioirs from tlie Orono and Kirby United' Churches wili be The Regioni's Land Division Comnmittee, made uip of a repre- sentaives fromi each of the Reg-ion's eighit iunicipalities, voted in favour of' severing the 49 acres Paula Lishiman International purchased formn involved as will the Orono Scouts. Solo performances well be given by Kathy Guselle, Zeke Mazurek, Janie Dodds and Rev. Russell him- self. Audience participation will be required throughout the con- cert in the formn of a good old fashioned carol sing. This community event is free of chaxege, and one you won't want to miss. fromi Hannu Halminen. Paula Lishman International lias mnade ani application, and 1received zoning amnendmients fromi the Municipality and the Region of Durham to build an earth inte- (conitinued page 3) Happenngs.. ORONO ARENA FREE PUBLIC SKATING Free public skating, Wednesday December 23 and Wednesday December 30, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.mn. Non-perishable food items accepted. ýý ORONO FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SANTA SKATE- The Firefighters annual Santa Skate is Sunday, December 20th, 1998 at the Orono Arena from 2 :00 - 4:00 p.m. FREE Admission - FREE Hot Chocolate - FREE Candy Canes for the Children. Santa Claus will attend to greet the children. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. DARLINOTON INFORMATION CENTRE The Centre wiIl be open during the Christmas season on December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 from 8:30 arn. to 4:00 p.m. and on December 24 from 8:30 arn. to 12:00 p.mi. for members of the com- munity to take a bus tour and enjoy an educational learning experience through our interactive exhibits. On Tuesday, December 22nd we wilI host a FREE skate from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Arena in Bowmaniville. Hot chocolate wilI be served. Please corne out and enjoy the alternioon. ATTENTION LOCAL AUTI-ORS! As part of Clarington's 25[h Anniver-sary, the Clarington Public Lbrary would like to celebrate by hav- ing an evening program with local authors. There's a lot of talent [n Clarington, and we'd like you ta be recognized! If you're a published author whlo formerly or currently resides [n Clarington, please, let us know! Contact: Cathe--rinie Presant, Marketing and Partnerships Librarian, 623-7322. Lishman application goes to the 0MB