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PI Two special k Kids On his return from the 100km Snowarama ride, Mayor Jerry Taylor took time to pose with two special guests who had arrived at the Latcham Centre. That's Timmy" Bill Chambers in front with "Tammy" Pamela King seated in the centre. Over $21,000 was raised in this years Spowarama for Easter Seals. See more Photos on page 8. voi 120 No. 10 Tuesday, February 4, 1986 36 pages On issue of extra representatives Durham Region council wants more time to study a proposal that would increase the size of the 'Regional council from 30 to 32 members. Councillors last week voted nar- rowly in favour of a recommenda- tion from Whitby Mayor Bob At- tersley which says the council: will study the extra rep issue and come up with a final decision before the 1988 municipal elections. Ironically, Attersley's home com- munity of Whitby is one of two towns in Durham which could be in line for another rep on the Regional council. The other is Ajax. "I havea deep feeling of opposi- tion to this (increasing the size of the council) I just don't see the dire need," Attersley told the Regional 'council meeting last week. Changes planned for next year ~ Snowarama tops $20,000 Fresh snow and sunshine greeted riders Sunday for the annual Snowarama for Easter Seals and . many were heard to say "it couldn't be a.better day for the ride." Organizers were at the Latcham Centre getting ready for the days events before sunrise and by 7:00 a.m. riders began Yo register their pledges. Before 8:00 a.m. the first riders were seen streaking up the lake on the first leg of the 100 km run. The twelve checkpoints along the route were manned with spotters as well as members from the Trans-- Canada Radio Club who were in con- stant touch with home-base at the Latcham Centre. When registrations closed at 10:00 officials announced that 156 snowmobilers had registered and that it appeared that pledges this year would be very close to $21,000. It was obvious that some organizers were a little disappointed as they had set a target of $25,000 but it was noted that the number of riders was less this year than in 1985 when they raised about $18,000. Organizers said that they would save about $2,000 on this ride as they did not supply gas for the snowmobiles as they have in past years. Two special visitors to the Snowarama headquarters at the Latcham Centre were this years "Timmy' and 'Tammy' for Durham Region. The two youngsters, Billy Chambers and Pamela King, arrived with their parents and watched as the snowmobilers arrived. At one point they were seen talking to members of the Trans-Canada Radio Club through the home-base which was being operated by Arn Eggleton. The friendly competition struck- up by Jim Grieve and Mike Fowler proved to be a very profitable one for the Snowarama as they raised $4090.00 between them. The rivalry started out to see who could come up with the most pledges and although it ended up with Jim ~ Grieve winning, both the men donated the $100 side-bet they had wagered making Snowarama the real winner. And not far behind Mr. Grieve and Mr. Fowler in pledges was long- time supporter of the event, Marion (Turn to page 8) Officers must take shot-gun training Officers with the Durham Region Police Force will not be issued shotguns until they complete a train- ing program and show a "high level of proficiency," according to Chief Jon Jenkins. In a statement on the shotgun policy, Chief Jenkins said last week it is his "belief shotguns will enhance the officers feeling of safe- - ty and preparations and improve our level of service to the public." The Durham Police Commission decided late last year to allow of- ficers to carry shotguns in their patrol cars, but the new policy only became public in the past three or four weeks. In his statement, Chief Jenkins stressed that shotguns would only be used in "high risk, life threatening situations," and when the guns are not required, they would be "lock- ed securely within the police vehicle." Scugog Mayor Jerry Taylor, who's a member of the Police Com- mission told the Star last week he was in favour of the new policy. "Unfortunately, society seems to be going in a direction where we (Commissioners) felt that shotguns are needed." "The safety factor of officers on gun calls requires this, and it will help in the protection of citizens," said Mayor Taylor. He went on to say that the request for shotguns came from the Police Association which represents of- ficers up to the rank of staff- sargeant. Region wants study He went on to suggest that rat! r than increasing the number of coun- cillors, it might be better to increase the number of votes the current Ajax and Whitby reps have in coun- cil, similar to the way Ontario Coun- ty council allowed certain reps dou- ble and triple votes in the days before Regional government. What prompted the hour-long debate in the council chambers last week was a letter from Ontario Municipal Affairs minister Bernard Grandmaitre asl ing for Regional support for legislation which would give both Ajax and Whitby one more rep on the council. 'That legislation, which would also increase the size of three other Regional councils in Ontario, is cur- rently in the committee stage at (Turn to page 3) Be my Valentine? Share and share alike ---- isn't that what Valentine's Day is all about. Little Rachael Kroonenberg of Seagrave and Matthew Hvidsten of Port Perry seem to think so, as this romantic picture demonstrates. Matthew didn't forget about Valentine's Day (February 14th), and if you're wise, you won't forget either. For more photos from Matthew and Rachael's love affair, see inside. Little Britain man killed A 61 year old Little Britain man was pronounced dead at the scene of a single car accident near Seagrave in the early morning hours of January 29th. Durham Regional Police say Ronald Robert Belleficur was head- ed northbound on Regional 2 when the 1979 GMC van he was driving went out of control near Fish Point Road at 1:45 a.m. The van came to rest in the east ditch where it was discovered by passers-by soon after. Police say Mr. Bellefleur was alone in the vehicle at the time of the accident and there were no witnesses to explain why the ¢rash occurred. The van sustained approximate- ly $5,000 damage. Mr. Bellefleur was the husband of Penny Campbell, the father of five children and the grandfather of two. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion in Port Perry on January 31st. Spring interment will be at Ux- bridge Catholic Cemetery. a