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Ep PARP RAINS Soll on = FOL SE AAGEY on OMG AY ROLL cll La Ll 3 - "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, Januaty 9, 2001 - 5 Residents seek respite from parking problems By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star Township councillors will be consider- ing ways to alleviate parking problems caused by hordes of fishermen in a Scugog Island neighbourhood. The township is in receipt of a petition, launched by Island resident Ken Bell, call- ing for parking restrictions on Platten Blvd., and the west side of the Island. Mr. Bell said fishermen are parking their vehicles on both sides of the narrow street, leaving little or no room for local traffic, and emer- gency vehicles. Some residents who have approached ice fishermen about the situation have been verbally abused, said Mr. Bell. "With all the snow, it is extremely diffi- cult for residents to get out of driveways," said Mr. Bell. "I have talked to a number of residents and they want to be rid of this vehicle problem, especially in the winter." Ward 3 Councillor Jim McMillen, who represents the Island, said the municipali- ty must review potential solutions, includ- ing drafting a bylaw to restrict parking on Platten Blvd. The narrow road is the only access to the main Island Rd. for residents of that part of the Island, and Platten Island. "We're going to have to look at the park- ing, and what can be done there," said Councillor McMillen. "If they're having a fire on Platten Island, | don't think you'd get a truck through there." The municipality has responded to res- idents' concerns by having the township bylaws officer patrol the area on the week- end, and police have been alerted, said the councillor. The problem, he said, is that there are no parking restrictions on the road. "It's wide open right now," ~ said Councillor McMillen. He said that parking bylaws have been implemented to address similar concerns on other parts of the Island, but that no complaints have come from the Platten Blvd. area until now. "We tried to look at the (areas) we knew about, but we hadn't heard anything out of that area until now," said councillor McMillen. He said that other streets in the area, such as Percy Crescent, should also be considered as no parking zones are considered. Councillors were to discuss the matter at their regular meeting yesterday after- noon, The problem is not a new one on the Island. Residents have been confronting parking problems for years, as the popu- larity. of Lake Scugog for ice fishing draws anglers from a wide area. The township has implemented no parking measures on a number of residential streets on the Island SEEN CLE ELS SA 5 A iT n , 0 '8/0 ! NAS NHY/ Platten Blvd. at Lakeside Beach Rd. Saturday. Scugog Island residents are complaining that visiting fishermen are creating parking problems in their neighbourhood. to address problems. Mr. Bell said the importance of the recreational fishery to the local economy is not lost on him; but he contends residents shouldn't be inconvenienced and, possi- bly, cut off from emergency vehicles. "I am not against the fishermen or the bait stores or the authorities, but some- thing must be done," said Mr. Bell. "People are suffering. People are worried." Shot's free from your doctor Children should get flu booster By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Durham Region Health Department officials are urging residents with young children to make it's time for children to get their second, and final, shot. "It's recommended that kids under the age of nine get another shot," said Durham's Medical Officer of Artists in Stained Glass 2 hrough The Looking last arrangements for their kids to get a second flu shot. presents As part of a massive inoculation campaign by the BT os OR Influenza shot and STAINED GLASS CLASSES province, all residents in Ontario were urged to geta | 01 weeks later, they should get their second." Beginner & Advanced free flu shot late last year. Children of that age have not had as much expo- Leaded & Foil Panels, Lamp Making, Mosaics Here in Durham, officials report that large numbers sure to the influenza virus, and need a second shot to Daytime & evening classes available with a limited came out to take advantage of the opportunity, par- "boost their protection from the flu, she said. enrollment of 8 or less per class ticularly those with young children. The second shot is free of charge, and is available Classes Commence January 18/01 Now, more than a month later, health officials say from your family physician, added Dr. Reynolds. Call for Registration 136 RIVER ST., SEAGRAVE (905) 985-2945 | Flu season skips Durham From page 1 "Durham does seem to get hit pretty hard - it cer- tainly did last year - but the year before that (1999) was a pretty light light year too," said Dr. Reynolds. "It depends on what strain comes through." In an effort to minimize the effects of the flu, the province held a massive influenza inoculation campaign late last year. It was hoped the initiative would provide protection from two strains. of Influenza A and one strain of Influenza B. The goal was to reduce the strain flu patients place on the province's crowd- ed hospital emergency wards. "All - the strains of influenza in North America are covered in the vaccine," said Dr. Reynolds. Usually, Influenza A arrives first, followed a short while later by the B strain. "I'd love to attribute the light season to the universal flu shot cam- paign, but we're not sure of anything yet," said Dr. Reynolds. "If we get a light sea- son, then there will be a lot of relief for health care providers, emergency rooms, long-term care units, and parents and children. Everyone will benefit." She adds a caveat, however: "It's too early to say. Indications are it will be a light season, but influenza is always full of tricks." FIREBRIDGE WAREHOUSE 11 Main St. N., Uxbridge 852-0369 W "A reliable heater that also cooks!" OVERRIDGE FIREPLACE WAREHOUSE 170 Casimir St., Port Perry 985-0715