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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Orono Weekly Times - 3 NUISANCE BY-LAW Continued from front law enforcement officer deemed the actions of lawful, peaceful assembly to be a `nuisance' or `annoying' in their opinion, participants could be arrested under the proposed by-law," according to Richards. In defense of the proposed by-law, Mayor Adrian Foster said he believed Durham Regional Police would "exercise good judgment in what they do." The police would be prudent in applying the new by-law, according to Foster. "I have faith in the ability of Durham Regional Police to exercise reasonable judgment," he stated. The Nuisance By-Law was preceded by a Loitering ByLaw passed by the Municipality in 1994 also at the request of the Durham Regional Police. The Loitering By-Law was intended to assist the police in dealing with groups of people congregating and causing problems for pedestrians in certain areas in the Municipality. In her report to council recommending the proposed Nuisance By-Law be adopted, Municipal Clerk Patti Barrie stated, "Acts of general rowdiness and unacceptable conduct have increased and the police have once again come to the Municipality for assistance. " Police will now have the option to charge individuals creating a nuisance under Clarington's new Nuisance By-Law or by laying criminal charges, "if, in the opinion of the investigating officer, such action is warranted," according to Barrie's report. landowner is expected to plant and maintain the trees they receive through the program. Trees available are Hard and Red Maple, Red and White Oak, White Birch, White Pine, White Spruce and Honey Locust. Involvement in the program may be limited by overhead or underground utilities, sight lines, drainage or suitability of planting site. Recommended spacing between trees is a minimum of 40 feet. As the Trees for Rural Roads Program is administered through the conservation authorities, questions about the program should be directed to: Pam Lancaster at Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority in Port Hope, 905-885-8173 or plancaster@grca.on.ca. Clarington rural residents to the west of the Ganaraska watershed can contact Patricia Lowe at Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, 905579-0411, plowe@cloca.com TREES Continued from front April 15, 2012 for trees which should arrive in May. The municipality asks that the trees be planted outside the road allowance so as not to impact potential future road works. Most of the old trees that line our rural roads were planted by farmers in the midand late-19th Century who took native maples from their woodlots to plant along the edges of their property and along their laneways. These trees are now succumbing to old age, wind exposure, insects and disease and are not being replaced. Through the Environment Stewardship fund, the municipality is attempting to preserve this part of our cultural landscape from becoming further degraded. While the municipality pays for the trees, and the Conservation Authority provides the trees, the rural Mysie Vanhinsberg of Port Hope recently donated her late son's collection of over 100 mounted local birds to the Ganaraska Forest Centre, for which she was officially thanked on Monday afternoon. "Like" the Orono Weekly Times on Facebook ~ Happenings ~ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - Oddfellow & Rebekah Centre Roof Fundraiser, 6pm. Roast Turkey & Homemade Pies. Advance tickets only $15: 905-983-5726. Sunday, November 20, 2011 - Pickering Military Show, 8am-12noon, Pickering Recreational Centre. $5 Admission. For more info: 905-623-1778. Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - Helping Your Child Choose a Career, 7pm, Clarke High School in the library. Everyone welcome. Snacks & drinks provided. Thursday, November 24, 2011 - Orono Horticultural Society Potluck Supper, Annual Meeting and Christmas Show 6:30pm Orono United Church. All welcome. Friday, November 25, 2011 - Kendal Lions Club Roast Beef Dinner, Kendal Community Centre, doors open 6pm, dinner 6:30. Advance tickets only, call 905-983-5851. Fri. & Sat., Nov. 25 & 26 - St. Saviour's Church 2-Day Bake Table at Something Unique, Orono Town Hall, 4-8pm Fri., 9am-5pm Sat., Baking, Peanut Brittle, Frozen Meat Pies. Saturday, November 26, 2011 - Orono DBIA Visit with Santa, 11am-1pm, Orono Town Hall. Join Mrs. Claus for live music at 10:30; Santa arrives on his sleigh with Rudolph. Sunday, November 27, 2011 - Annual Turkey Dinner, 5-7pm, Kendal United Church, hosted by Kendal Orange Lodge. $15/pp; 12&under $7.50. Donations to foodbank accepted. Thursday, December 1, 2011 - Blood Donor Clinic, 3:30-7:00pm, Rebekah Lodge, 124 Church St., Orono. Book online @ www.blood.ca or call 1-888-263-6283. Saturday, December 3, 2011 - Heather Rebekah Lodge Annual Bazaar, 11am-2pm, 124 Church Street, Orono. Crafts, Bake table, Nearly new, Penny sale & Tea room. Light lunch $5. Saturday, December 3, 2011 - St. Francis of Assisi C.W.L. Bazaar, 10:30am-2pm, 214 King Ave. E., Newcastle. Penny table, baked goods, white elephant, country store, homemade lunch. Saturday, December 3, 2011 - Christmas in Kendal, 4-7pm, Kendal Community Centre. Tree lighting, Santa Claus, Canteen. Entertainment: Mike Pollard, Bonnie Wilson, Kirby School.