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Orono Weekly Times. Wednesday, October 25. 2000 - 13 thanks the $10 possession forest firefighters licence extended Natural Resources Minister John Snobelen thanked the courageous men and women who help fight Ontario forest fires and who also served in Montana and Idaho last summer. Snobelen spoke at a special special event on the front lawn of Queen's Park. The event included a demonstration by Ontario Fire-Rangers of firefighting firefighting techniques, a photomontage photomontage of MNR's efforts in Montana, displays and a report on the Montana experience experience for donation to the Ontario Archives. MNR's firefighting firefighting staff were also recognized recognized in the Legislature. "Our firefighters exhibit outstanding bravery and risk their lives to protect communities, communities, homes, families and natural resources from forest forest fires here at home and in other provinces and now in the United States," Snobelen said. "On behalf of the government government of Ontario, I want to thank you for the risks you take, the stamina and strength you put into your work. We are all proud of your efforts." Between August 1 and September 15, more than 1,300 Canadians were sent to help fight fires threatening threatening 1,000 homes. In the past, Ontario Firefighters have been deployed to Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec, but last August marked the first time they had been called to assist in the United States. "For six weeks, the staff of the Aviation and Forest Fire Management Program controlled controlled the fire season here in Ontario and made a major contribution to assist the American's," Snobelen said. "Not only did we help fight fires, our staff supervised fires and directed both Canadian and U.S. firefighters." firefighters." Friends of Presqui'le Park Look for that unique gift at Once again, it's time to circle circle some important dates on your calendar... November 4th, 5th, 8th, 11th and 12th . . . the dates for the ninth annual Christmas at Presqui'le Arts and Crafts Show, one of the Friends of Presqui'le Signature events. If you have never visited this unique, juried craft sale before, you will be enchanted. enchanted. Two beautiful old Presqui'le Park heritage hotnes are transformed from Park facilities into Christmas at Presqui'le. These two buildings are located in a stunning setting by the Lake at Presqui'le Provincial Park. The unique Arts and Crafts are creatively creatively displayed throughout the main Christmas home (Cousins' Cottage) where volunteers volunteers will greet you warmly warmly and help you in every way. The Christmas at Presqui'le Committee who begin their work of gathering Ottawa - The Honourable Anne McLellan, Minister of Justice and Attorney General for Canada, announced that the fee for a firearms possession-only possession-only licence (POL) will remain $10 until December 31, 2000. "The combination of the reduction in fees, simplified forms and pur outreach program program has been very successful successful in encouraging Canadians to obtain gun licences. There are now more than 1.3 million million Canadians in compliance compliance with the licensing pro- the "best" of the "best" early each year, report that we can expect yet another outstanding outstanding show. For the many thousands thousands of visitors who join us each year, this year's unique display of Regional Arts and Crafts will not disappoint . . . as in the past, many new artisans have been invited to join and many old favourites invited to return. After you have enjoyed your visit to Cousins', you Will want to drop in to Stonehedge (located next door) and enjoy a slice of our famous rum cake served beside a crackling fire. The young caterers from Belleville's Centennial Secondary School are already hard at work preparing the rum cakes which have become a tradition of the show. During this special time, admission to the Park is complementary. There is no charge for the show. Once you enter Presqui'le Provincial Park, just follow the signs to Christmas at Presqui'le! For more information please call Catherine Clarke Chomey at 613-475-1688. T vo-reV-- on ce, KT< S > Hi# vision and applications are being submitted in record numbers. In fact, more than 126,000 applications came in last week. With the deadline only 10 weeks away we want to make it as easy as possible for Canadians to comply and this is why we are keeping the fee at $10 until the end of the year," said Minister McLellan. The fee for the POL was reduced from $45 to $10 last June and was scheduled to rise to $60 on October 15, 2000. At a recent forum of provincial police associations representing both rank and file and chiefs of police, it was strongly recommended that the government extend the reduced fee for the POL until the end of the year. The government government has responded to this request by announcing that the fee will remain $10 until December 31, 2000. As previously announced, those who paid $45 are receiving an automatic refund. - Firearm owners .who plan to get the POL should apply immediately because as of January 1, 2001, POLs will not be available to new applicants. applicants. New applicants will only have the option of obtaining a possession and acquisition licence after that date. However, anyone who has a POL by the end of this year will be able to renew it every five years. "Without a licence, an individual will not be in legal possession of firearms and will not be able to purchase ammunition. We do not wish to see anyone inconvenienced inconvenienced and thus we are encouraging people to take action immediately," said Minister McLellan. Firearm owners will be able to get assistance in filling filling out the form from licence assistance teams until the end of November in a number number of locations. Times and locations are available by calling 1-800-731-4000. Statistics and examples show that the firearms program program is already paying dividends dividends in terms of public safety safety by keeping firearms out of the hands of people who should not have them. More than 2,000 licences have been evoked or refused since December 1, 1998 by public safety authorities. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE OROtfO WEEKLY TIMES 983-5301 STOP STRIPPING, SCRAPING SANDING! Mobile Coatings Removal service Environmentally Friendly • Fast Remove: Paint, Stain, Grime-'& Dirt Machinery, Concrete, Brick Buildings, Fiberglass, Steel Will Not Harm the Surface (905) 432-0304 } u ) } >') /?-Y LrW. (JyQMiî N H I X H K H N M N N N N N K H H K N K H X H N H M H H M H N KO REN'S ^ Fall Term 2 Starts JVloi|. 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