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-- Even though the Lake Scugog Ice Palace outdoor sk ing rink Is a n this year (see story at right) those who enjoy a skate In the brisk winter air can find a nice patch of ice directly in front of the Port Perry Marina on, the town waterfront. There's plenty of room for those who just want to skate and for those who want to play a little Sinn hockey like these youngsters. Sianing| here Is priced right, too. 4 \ RIDE charges decline The number of people charged with drinking and driving by the Durham wRIDE program dropped by almost 50 perjcent this year. During the' six week program RIDE officers charged 13 people with drinking offenses, compared with 25 last year, according to Sgt. Rick Bates, who co- ordinates the Region's program each year. Officers checked 29,800 drivers this year (3 per cent more than last year) and checked 139 people with the roadside breath test. They issued 44 temporary suspensions of 12 hours, down 19 per cent from 54 issued last year. While the 'number of . drinking drivers nabbed in the i RIDE program dropped, regular Durham Police 'patrols during the same period resulted in 66 impaired driving charges, almost the same as the 68 charges of this kind last season. The RIDE dpot check program was operational on 26 nights from Dec. 1 to Jan. 7 in all eight municipalities that make up the Region. gog Citizen -- Tuesday, January 9,"1996-- 3 - Kinsmen opt out of The Port Perry Kinsmen Club has decided it will not open the Ice Palace open air skating rink on Lake Scugog this winter. In a statement issued last week by the Kinsmen Club, financial constraints were cited-as the main reason for opting out ofthe Ice Palace project this - winter. "The decision was reached after thorough discussion, and was reached due to the current financial circumstances of The Ontario Municipal Board will open a hearing on May 1 into a proposed sale of vacant land at the corner of Old Scugog Street and Greensborough Drive in Blackstock. Spud) plans to divide the vacant parcel into three building lots and use the money from the sales of the lots for improvements to the Blackstock Fairgrounds and baseball diamonds. However, some residents of Blackstock and Cartwright are opposed to this on the grounds that the vacant land should someday be turned into a park for the north area of Blackstock. The May 1 hearing this year will be held in the the club from last year's winter losses, and the manpower constraints placed on its current membership," Says the statement. "With the lack of firm commitments from organizations within the Township to assist in guaranteeing financial aid to prevent further debt, should mild weather occur this year, the Kinsmen Club reluctantly made the decision for the 1995-96 season." OMB hearing May 1 | council chambers at the municipal building . Ice Palace project Editor's Note: In the Jan. 3 issue of the Scugog Gitizen there was a front page article stating the Ice Palace would indeed be open this winter. ' That information was provided to us just prior to deadline last 'week by the Township/ Chamber of Commerce tourism and development officer who got,the information from a member of the Kinsmen ' Club. The Club * members apparently voted. that evening (after the Citizen had gone to press) to suspend the Ice Palace operation this winter. Cops hired to crack down on snowmobiles from page one The cost of hiring two off duty police officers to enforce the snowmobile by- law and lay charges is . $100 per officer for a minimum of three hours. Council will not disclose what days or time of days the enforcement will be stepped up, but it will, start as soon as possible. A conviction for improper use of a snowmobile in Port Perry carries a hefty fine and the Township will ask the judge to asgess costs against the accused. In a lengthy discussion on this issue Monday afternoon, councillors indicated the by-law infractions are taking part in all areas of Port Perry and at all hours of the Say and night. YEARD . OUR BEST SELLING STIRRUP PANT BW St | ®Wa " 'WM Canadian made Hl Petite, Regular, Tall tch Fabric hable Reg. $38.00 SALE $29.95 os .. SAVE 1/3 OFF On All our Co-ordinated BLAZERS, PANTS, SKIRTS, BLOUSES » : NYGARD Sale ends Sunday, January 21st Sali Wack SAVE 50% / On all Baby Snow & Pram Suits SAVE 40% On all Baby Fall & Winter Coordinates | ||: SAVE 30% On Baby Accessories. Hats, Mitts, Socks, etc. SAVE 25% On SELECTED SLEEPERS Sale ends Sunday. January 21st 5 Ar BR@CK'S Service, Quality and Style since 1881 "168 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY 985-2521 BR@CK'S mn for Ki 78 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY p 985-8797