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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 - 1 They're takin' it to the streets RoadWatch program targets speeding with technology By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Members of a commu- nity group have made an investment they hope will lead to safer roadways in North Durham. Motorists continue to exceed speed limits, and members of the volunteer road safety group RoadWatch are deter- mined to put that to an end. RoadWatch Scugog has ponied up nearly $4,000 for a radar board. Set up beside the road, the device will display the speed of oncoming traffic, letting drivers know how fast they're travelling. It is hoped that similar groups in Uxbridge and Brock will share the cost of the radar board, enabling it to be used throughout North Durham. "We want people to get the message that we don't want them driving fast in our neighbourhoods," said Fred Heap, chair of the local RoadWatch commit- tee. Last Wednesday mom- ing, Mr. Heap, Jim Hall and Bill Henshall - all volun- teers with the group - set up the newly acquired radar board on Simcoe St., just north of the lights at the Reach St. intersection. In 40 minutes, the three men had taken down the license plate numbers of 15 motorists who were clocked going between 70 and 90 kilometres an hour in the 50 km/h zone. That information will be forwarded to Durham Regional Police, and offi- cers will send warnings out to the owners of the vehi- cles. Basically, that's how the RoadWatch program works, said Mr. Heap. Anyone noticing a motorist driving quickly or in an unsafe manner is encour- aged to take down infor- mation on the vehicle -- most importantly the license plate, date and time - and leave the form at any one of a number of stores where they are accepted. Police will look over the complaint, and if required, send a warning letter out to the vehicle owner. A second report may result - Scugog RoadWatch chair Fred Heap with a radar speed sign his group hopes to use in its battle against speeding drivers. and a third complaint could result in a ticket. "I think the RoadWatch message is getting out there; people are getting fed up with other people's driving," said Mr. Heap. "People drive so aggressively these days; it's like you're taking your life into your hands when your drive down the street anywhere. Some people just don't pay any atten- tion whatsoever to speed limits." It is hoped that neigh- bourhood groups interest- ed in trying to combat speeding on their streets will take advantage of the new radar board. It is avail- able to any group for two days, at no cost. Already, one resident on King St. in Prince Albert has shown an interest, said Mr. Heap, who expects to see the board set up there this week. Anyone interested in acquiring the radar board is asked to contact Constable Lee Smith at at 905-579-1520, extension 2685. Bob and Elaine Heyes of Blackstock, Ont. wish to announce the forthcoming marriage of their son Todd Heyes to Michelle Brown daughter of John Brown & Jackie Storm of Cameron, Ont. A garden wedding to take place August 18, 2001 in Cameron, Ont. Congratulatiors t.» Lloy: & Loretta Parish of Uxbridge on celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary to the day on July 21st. Jasen R. Dawson Rotary golf tourney is planned for Sept. 10 at Wolf Port Perry Rotary Club is holding its annual chari- ty golf tournament at Wolf Run Golf Club on Monday, Sept. 10. The tournament will have a scramble format and the registration fee is $110 which includes golf cart, lunch, on course bev- erage cart, steak dinner, prizes for everyone and post tournament recep- tion. Funds raised from this event provide a Christmas banquet including trans- portation and entertain- Run ment for disadvantaged seniors in our community. Last year 250 seniors were served a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and entertained by the junior band of the Salvation Army, and the Greenwood United Church youth pup- peteers. The seniors also received free transporta- tion and corsages provid- ed by the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Registration forms for the golf tournament can be obtained from Jack Ricketts at 905-986-0328. in a phone call from police received his degree in Nursing from McMaster University. He graduated with honours in Nursing from Seneca College in 1997 and is now presently working on the ICU unit at Newmarket Hospital. CONGRATULATIONS! Luv your lil' guy Jékeb, Dad, Melissa, Lindsay, Rick, Jill & Josh & Bailey & Solicitor Macke y Saturday Momings by appointment Lake Scugog Lumber Building Mon.-Fri. 436-7600 Oshawa Rd., Port Perry Sat. am. 985-7391 Directory of Coming Events Blackstock Women's Institute Aerobics Gentle - Mondays - 1:30 p.m. - Blackstock United Church; Tuesdays - Low Impact - 7:30 p.m. - Blackstock United Church; Tuesday. Call 986- 0600. - Gentle Aerobics Gentle Aerobics for older adults, Mondays and/or Thursdays - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Masonic Hall, Port Perry. New members welcome. Mary 655- 5917. Tai-Bo Classes Tuesday & Thursday 9:15 to 10:15 am. - Durham Gymnastics Academy. Call Kim 985-0864. Every Thursday Heart to Heart - A spiritual & physical (Fae.Bo) workout for women - 10-11:15 a.m. Victory Christian Centre, 593 Alma St,, Port Perry. 985-1346 or 655- 3407. Family Resource Centre Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St, Port Perry - Mondays 9 am. - 1 pm. & Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Info. 985-3976. Every Second Wednesday Louise Patterson Craft Guild meets every second Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Presbyterian Church basement. Bring your lunch. New members i welcome. Ruth 985-3422. Every Monday Tai Chi Club of Port Perry, P.A. Comm. Hall, 19 Jeffrey St. - 7:30 p.m. Info. 985-9024. Yoga - Port Perry Instructor Marg Smith - 7- 8:30 p.m. Call 985-1655. Sundays & Wednesdays Youth strengthen & condi- tioning classes - ages 12-17 - Kinsmen Hall. Info. 242-5417. Every Third Monday Hospital Auxiliary meets - 1:30 p.m. - Education Rm, - in the hospital. TOPS Take off pounds sensibly Every Tuesday - 6-8 p.m. - -.Port Perry United Church. For - information 985-9454. Weight Training Classes Develop strength, flexibility, speed, power - great for all sports - ages 12-18 - Mon. & Wed. 6-8 p.m. Kinsmen Hall - $25/month. Call 242-5417. Lakeview Manor Adult Day Program Needs volunteers (age 13+) to assist with programs from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. We train. Call 905- 985-7321 ext. 5562 for info. Saturday, July 21 Floral exhibition - Scugog Memorial Public Library, Kent Famdale Gallery - 11 am. - 4 p.m. Freé admission. Thursday, July 26 Blood Donor Clinic Community Centre, Reach St. - 2-7 p.m. Saturday, July 14 Gardens of Uxbridge - 10 am. - 5 p.m. Refreshments served at senior's centre, 75 Marietta St. Info. call 905-852- 7445. Tuesday, July 31 Durham County Holstein Club Twilight meeting - Vanlea Holsteins Ltd., the Van Camp family, 3330 Church St, Blackstock - 6:30 p.m. Call 905- 986-1249. Conting Events sponsored by... Myles G. O'Riordan Funeral Director/Owner Wagg Funeral Home Ltd. _ McDermott-Panabaker Chapel 216 Queen St., Port Perry 905-985-2171 Email: wagg.fh@sympatico.ca Mark K. Fletcher Funeral Director SS ia CHR nla i vr