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2 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 6, 2001 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Small committee formed to help find a favourable solution for both sides Sledding enthusiasts, homeowners looking for an answer By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Township officials have agreed to form a small committee in an effort to find a solution favourable for both snowmobile enthusiasts and local homeowners. During a recent public meeting it was decided that a group of six individ- uals -- including township WORRY FREE TV. 5 and we're not 5 stopping there! staff Jay Todd (Director of Parks and Recreation) and Clerk Kim Coates, as well as four other citizens -- would meet in an effort to hammer out an agree- ment which would see both area residents and sled enthusiasts happy. At the Oct. 25 meeting, a number of homeowners in the Circle Dr. area, just north of Reach Rd., made corp Kinghiaher B28 50 Lux II ury & Privacy i in Port Per ost ot Desirable a] it quite clear that they were opposed to sleds being operated just beyond their backyards during the late evening hours. The township and the Port Perry Snowmobile Club worked together a few years ago to change the club's route through town, which eventually saw riders make their way further north on Lake Scugog before cutting across Simcoe St. and fol- lowing the trail over to Old Simcoe Rd. before again travelling north. However, these changes have in turn upset a few residents in the area. Among those frustrated with the late- night riders was Barry Judges, a Circle Dr. resi- a a re DE EL as] | KARVON HOME dent. "I'm having my peaceful life and tranquility put at risk," he said. However, standing up for local sledding enthusi- asts was John Richardson. "I've never lost a night of sleep because of sleds," he said, noting that his home is "proba- bly the closest house to the trail." Also defending the snowmobile community was a Russell Rd. resi- dent, who noted that his "bedroom window is less than 90-feet from from the trail and I've never had a problem. The odd time you hear them at night, but they're not an obnoxious problem." Port Perry's Marion Lee, "also a promoter of snow- mobiling, was opposed to making major changes to the trail system. Those in attendance at the meeting were also told that police officers as well as special volun- teer snowmobile enforce- ment teams would be out and about on the trails looking for troublemak- ers. It was also noted that a new legislation has been put in place making it illegal to alter snowmo- bile exhaust systems, which should make for quieter machines. The idea of setting up a curfew was tossed around, but it was later suggested by Ward | Councillor Larry Corrigan that a small committee should be set up. Vandals were at work all last weekend in Port Perry, according to Durham Regional Police reports. On Nov. 2 a vehicle parked in a lot on Scugog St. had its rear window smashed. Police report no items taken. During the following night (Nov. 3), vandals smashed out the front window of a vehicle Past weekend busy for local vandals parked in a Queen St. lot. In another incident, police officers were called to an Orchard St address when the rear spoiler was ripped off a Ford vehicle overnight on Nov. 4. Police are asking that anyone with knowledge of these, or any crimes, call the Durham service at 905-579-1520 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS. The Port Perry Star's newest feature Welcome to another edition of The Port Perry Star. While bringing you Scugog Township's best news and sports coverage, we also strive to bring you information on your com- munity, and the familiar faces who help make our township the great place that it is. With that in mind, The Star has began a new weekly endeavour which s 15 minutes with... will introduce you -- our faithful readers -- to some of Scugog's best-known, and sometimes unknown, faces. In today's inaugural fea- ture -- you can find it each week on Page 5 -- we'll introduce Port Perry Postmaster Robert Walker to you. Each Tuesday, we'll fea- ture a new face in Scugog, brought to you by our own Nick Bronson. CLARIFICATION In the Oct. 23 edition of The Port Perry Star, a story on Page 9 regard- ing the- 2001 Poppy Campaign by the local Legion contained an error. | In the story, it was stated that a Remembrance Supper -- to be held on Nov. 10 -- will be held and that admission to the dinner is free. The article should have stated that the meal is free for local vet- erans and legion mem- bers, but that there is a $10 charge for others. ee ST II