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a "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 15, 2000 - § Kinsmen Beach is posted for third week For the third consecutive week, Kinsmen Beach in Port Perry has been deemed unsafe to swim in by region health officials. Tests conducted by the Durham Region Health Department have shown a high bacteria count at the local beach, resulting in the health department posting the swimming hole as unsafe. Kinsmen Beach is one of five beaches in Durham Region to be deemed unsafe by the health depart- ment. According to tests by the Durham Region Health Department, Lakeside Beach on Scugog Island remains safe. Other beaches posted by the health department include Rotary Park and Pickering Beach in Ajax, Elgin Pond in Uxbridge, and Bowmanville East beach in Clarington. Water tests are conduct- ed weekly throughout the summer at Durham Region's 16 public beaches in an effort to warn the public of unsafe swimming condi- tions. Beaches are posted when bacteria levels exceed 100 counts per 100 millil- itres. High bacteria can cause ear, nose, and throat infec- tions, as well as upset stom- achs. OPP launches traffic blitz Durham Region motorists will be the tar- get of an Ontario Provincial Police traffic blitz this week. The OPP's Focus 2000 initiative will run from Aug. 15 to 18, and patrols will include Highways 401; 35/115; 48; 7; 12; and 7A. The traffic campaign will target aggressive dri- vers, impaired drivers, speeding, unsafe lane changes and other infrac- tions, say OPP officials. Officers have been instructed to take a zero- tolerance approach to traffic infractions during the four-day blitz. During that time, approximately 40 officers from other OPP detach- ments will lend a hand assisting local officers with the blitz. Strummin' up funds at the Musicians Corn Roast The Musicians Corn Roast was held Sunday at the Blackstock CHRIS HALL/PORT PERRY STAR home of Paul Wasson (above). The annual bash, which raises funds for use by the Blackstock and Port Perry Lions Clubs, attracted local talent including up-and-coming singer Laura Lavery, of Pontypool (inset). 2 HEAL SOURCE Meghan Le Dez RMT Relaxation & Therapeutic Treatments Pre & Post Natal Massage 76 Water Street, Port Perry (905) 985-8591 COMMUNICATION e EDUCATION * PREVENTION JD FISHING AND ARCHERY BACKBAY OUTFITTERS HONG KONG GOLDEN GATE MR SuB ANTRIM HOUSE PuB DOLLAR PLUS KFC Also, thank you Tom for your input and Scott for your help and Albért for your unseiiish dedication to this hamlet. Please, let's not have this regatta be the last ... watch the paper for a notice about the next meeting and offer your Thanks to all who attended. support. to all in the community from the Lake Scugog Regatta Association. 1 hope all of you enjoyed yourself on the 72nd year of the Regatta. A lot of work went into the 3 days to make it a success and I would like to thank a few members of our community. For taking the time to canvass ... thank-you girls, you know who you are ... provided the prizes that you competed for ... UXBRIDGE LIONS ; a "Art In The Park AR, 2000 NA Sth year Under the trees in 'Elgin Park, Uxbridge August 19 & 20 Ls Daily Admission Adults $5; Children Under 16, Free Plenty of free parking in the park On display will be THE DOWLING SCROLLS, a series of all paintings on a 450 foot long canvas. 3 | can take part in the creation of a giant mural. and to the businesses that TRADER SAM COLOUR YOUR WORLD VIDEO SUPERSTORE PAULMAC PETS [LJ HAIR & TANNING RADIO SHACK (ALLENS) Rural Health The Government of Canada recognizes that rural communities have unique health care challenges. That 1s why we have: * invested $18 million specifically for rural health initiatives such as the Office of Rural Health and a funding program for innovative health projects. * invested $80 million in a program that includes telehealth projects connecting patients and health care professionals in rural areas with specialists. These investments will lead to innovative approaches to make sure that the health care system is sustainable and responsive. The Government of Canada is increasing its investment in health care and is working with the provinces and territories to strengthen health care. To find out more, contact: 1 800 O-CANADA TTY 1800 465-7735 1 800 622 6232 14] Canada (AAV VALVR Tet ole [el of: PAV I: A oF: 1 HE)