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"Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" 2 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, july 3), 2001 to complaints with patrols By Rik Davie Port Perry Star Durham Regional Police officers are walking the beat in Port Perry's downtown, after complaints of mer- chants and residents being terrorized by loitering teens. The situation, which has been sim- mering for some time, boiled over July: 18 when a restaurant owner was assaulted after asking a group of peo- ple to leave his property. Inspector Deitmar Schoenrock of 26 Division in Port Perry said officers hit the streets last Wednesday in an effort to beef up police presence in the area. "We will have officers walking the downtown area until we get a handle on this problem," Insp. Schoenrock said. Merchants were to meet with police this week. The meeting, arranged with the help of Ward 2 Councillor Marilyn Pearce, will see senior police officers seeking the mer- chants' input on how to address grow- ing problems of theft, vandalism and violence in the downtown area. . What police are asking for is the public's help, said Insp. Schoenrock. "People - not just business owners - should call us with any problem, no matter how minor," Insp. Schoenrock said. "I agree that we are busy and response times will vary according to § Constables Dan Courtney (left) and Derek Wohlart walk Water St. the call and the manpower, but we must know about these things in order to react. "We are not mind readers, and | am glad and welcome the input from these business owners to let us know there is a problem," he said. As well as foot patrols, officers will be encouraged to take lunch and cof- fee breaks in the area to increase police visibility in the area. Merchants have complained that a lack of police presence has led to youths congregating and refusing to move on when asked. Some even mused about hiring private security in an interview with "The Star last week. RE a Only the name has ------ AAA as New group home for Central Seven By Rik Davie Port Perry Star The Minister of Community and Social Services travelled to Port Perry last week to tell offi- cials with the Central Seven Association for Community Living they can commence house-hunting. John Baird announced $300,500 in capital funding for a house that will allow five more persons with dis- abilities access to services in a residential setting. "It will allow them to buy a new group home to pro- vide a place to live for five high-needs adults with developmental disabili- ties," Mr. Baird said in mak- ing the. presentation Wednesday. Along with the cheque came a house-warming gift: A new welcome mat from the minister, to be used in the home Central Seven will now purchase, in Uxbridge or Port Perry. The money is part of $8.6 million in government fund- ing to provide more resi- dential living spaces for adults with developmental disabilities throughout the province. "I want every parent car- ing for an adult child with a developmental disability to be confident that there will be a place for their son or daughter when they are no longer able to care for them," said Mr. Baird. Glenn Taylor, executive director with Central Seven, welcomed the provincial contribution. "This funding will help us continue to meet the needs of people with develop- mental disabilities and their families within our commu- nities," he said. Durham MPP John O'Toole said he is glad the local agency is being pro- vided the financial support it needs to serve its clien- tele. 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