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6-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, January 28,1987 In support of Orono Scouting Frank of the Orono tivities for the Orono Beavers, Cubs Scouting Association was presented last week with a cheque in the amount of $200.00 by Don McLaren, president of the Orono Fire Fighters' Association. The funds will be used for ac- and Scouts. The Fire Fighters continue to support local activities through a number of fund-raising events such as their annual Pancake break fast. From Queen's Park by Sam Cureatz Ontario Needs a Full-Time Correctional Correctional Services Minister The Ontario Ministry of Correctional Correctional Services lacks direction and policy because it does not have a full-time Minister, Sam Cureatz, MPP for Durham East and Opposition Opposition Critic for Correctional Services says. "One individual cannot do justice to both the portfolios of Solicitor General and Correctional Services," Cureatz says, "Correctional Services'is not being being given adequate direction given the confusion in Ministry goals that is apparent from the top down to Orono DBIA annual meet (Continued from page 1) tion of the DBIA to mail out the directory throughout the vicinity. ■ It was also revealed that par>- ticipation in the Christmas draw had increased by 33 percent in 1986 compared with the' same period in 1985 and (hat twenty-five percent of those customers signing fr^e draw coupons were from other than the Orono and Orono rural route areas. Over 2500 coupons were signed for the Twelve Days of Christmas draw this past year. Over 700 entered the sidewalk sale draw held in'July and of this number well over 10 percent had addresses noted as Newcastle Village. A committee has been formed to consider replacement or refurbishing refurbishing of the street light pole Christmas decorations which have become somewhat shabby for daylight viewing. The Association is currently looking for a 'male cupid to assist with the first promotion of the year, Valentine's Day. Fifteen businesses in downtown Orono were represented at. the meeting. the cell-block level." In the last available report from the Ministry 32 goals or statements were made. Given the little progress made on these goals in the past months it is obvious the list was inflated inflated or impractical given the lack of Ministerial attention Correctional Correctional Services has received. The Federal Government's Neilson Report on improved program program delivery in the justice system indicates there is administrative overlap and duplication between services offered by the Ministry of Correctional Services * and the Federal Solicitor General. But there has been no public response from Correctional Services to either answer the Néjlson Report'.s charges or to cut duplication. "The Correctional Services Ministry is not receiving the leadership leadership and ' attention it deserves," Cureatz says, "I call on the Premier to appoint a full-time Minister of Correctional Services to bring direction to this important Ministry and ensure public money is being spent wisely." Ice fishing in the Lindsay district Ken-Bevan Lake Scugog has an average ice covering of about 15 to 20 centimetres centimetres (6 to 8 inches), however, there are still some open areas on parts of the lake. Anglers are urged to be careful, particularly in those areas of the lake with a strong current current or where springs enter, as the ice may be thinner at these locations. locations. An example is off the northern northern end of Scugog Island. If the recent mild weather continues, ice conditions could deteriorate! ' Anglers are reminded that a resident resident sport fishing licence is. required Council to consider Orono parking plan Downtown parking and its enforcement enforcement was a subject of discussion discussion at the recent annual meeting of the Downtown Business Association. Association. Brian Irwin, Town oT Newcastle By-law Lnforcement Officer, was present to outline enforcement of the parking by-laws in the Downtown area and to gain input from members of the association. Irwin stated that enforcement has been undertaken by the Town since May of 1986 and that an officer for this enforcement has been hired on a part -tinte basis. He said that as neither Orono or Newcastle Village had no parking meters there is no source of revenue available for the cost of enforcement enforcement and funds must be made available through the Town's annual annual budget, He said he had asked to meet with the Orono group as he had not had any first-hand opinions as to the enforcement since its inception 'and as to whether or not there was a desire to have the enforcement continue. continue. He also questioned enforcement enforcement on Saturdays in the Village. On a motion by the association it was unanimously agreed that enforcement enforcement continue as in the past and that Saturday be included in the enforcement program. It was the general concensus that theré still are numerous violations existing from apartment dwellers and business people within the area of the Orono downtown. The meeting was supportive of even Object to further Bowmanville Convenience Stores With thirteen convenience stores already operating in Bowrpan ville any plans to establish more such facilities were opposed by two delegations at council Of the Town of Newcastle on Monday night. John Jeffrey who owns and operates a convenience store at 83 Liberty Street south told council that a proposal for a convenience store at Liberty and King Street and another at Liberty and Ontario streets would have a devastating impact impact on his operation. He said his store was his sole source of income for his family. He said the town was already flooded with convenience stores. Counc. Cowman pointed out that the number of such stores had been a subject of discussion by council members and that it was now the intent to have applicants submit a needs study with their applications applications for the development of such operations in the future. stricter enforcement to correct these violations. Roy Forrester stated that a count had beën taken of cars parked in the downtown where the Town had previously estimated fifty cars could be safely parked. Forrester said on the. 24 different counts taken from the end of November to mid December only once were all parking parking spaces tak'en. He said business vehicles and apartment cars had on the avergae taken up some 18 percent percent of the spaces. He further said it was found that there was a greater number of violations on the three Saturdays that the counts were taken. It was pointed out that this often forces customers to park illegally illegally and they then become targets for tickets if enforcement is being , undertaken at the time. The highest number of customer cars recorded was forty-three and this was" on a Saturday. Counc. Diane Hamre stated that members of - the Town staff are looking into off-street parking for the Village of Orono and a report is expected in the near future. She skid this followed a meeting at which she and Counc. Stapleton had .attended .attended which was called by the Orono D.B.LA. Parking Committee Committee headed by Harvey Partner. She said staff are considering a number of options for off-street parking and that any plan would be properly completed in a manner in which,the Village could be proud. She said she would expect that the plan would be available for comment prior to the setting of the Town budget for 1987. THE GREAT PINE RIDGE KINSMEN BINGO Orono Community Centre JACKPOT 50 Numbers or Less $2000.00 54 Numbers or Less - $500.00 Tues., Feb. 3 7:30 P.M. SUPPORT KINSMEN SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY The Yanks are here with these G.I. JOE SPECIALS G.l. Figures - Recon Sled Hydro Sled - Thunder Machine Night Raven - Tomahawk Specfaf: Sun Glasses only .99 Wendy B'soept. store Phpne 983-9816 Downtown Orono as of January 1, 1987. Most residents of Ontario between the ages of 18 and 64 must possess a valid angling licence while fishing. Licences may be purchased from local licence issuers at a cost of $10 ' for an annual licence of $5 for a four-day licence. Fishing huts on Lake Scugog must have a clearly visible registration registration number placed on the outside Of the hut. Registration numbers may be obtained from the Ministry of Natural Resources' Lindsay office. office. Fishing huts must be removed from the ice by March 15, 1987. All of Division 6 is closed to jingling jingling from November ,16, 1986 to April 25, 1987, with the exception of Lake Scugog, where ice fishing ÿ permitted, and certain designated streams having a special extended season for rainbow and brown trout. Division 6 includes all of the Kawartha Lakes plus Lake Scugog and Rice Lake. Up Cheer i / 0 m THE MINI'S ARE BACK For our customers. Who were , unable to take advantage of our Mini' Carnation Sale, they're back by popular demand » Mini Carnations 2.95a bunch (Cash and Carry) , While they last Apple Blossom ! 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