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T "A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 28,1994 - 3 Councillor requests traffic Impact study on Island Road By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star Scugog's Regional Councillor is calling for a traffic study on Scugog Island in light of a pro- posed gaming facility. The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is proposing the construction of a 25,000- square foot charitable gaming organization. This facility would include Bingo and Monte Carlo-style games. First Nation officials are pro- jecting as many as 2,000 people per day to frequent the facility. And with it will come extra traf- fic. This has caused concern for many who fear the road, which serves the Island, is not suited to handle the additional traffic. Regional Councillor Yvonne Christie, who also serves as the region's vice chairman of the Works Committee, has called on regional staff to prepare a traf- fic study on Island Road. According to the councillor, 200 to 500 additional vehicles are expected to travel the road daily. She wants a report pre- pared to indicate if the road will be able to handle the increased : volume. Councillor Christie requested the report on June 14 and said it could be ready as early as today (June 28), but believes a more realistic time frame is July 5. "I don't know what the capa- bilities of the road are," she said. "I'm suggesting we study the impacts." Councillor Christie said the regional road is always a con- cern as it is a narrow and twist- ing road, which requires fre- quent care particularly in the winter months. The road is also the only ar- tery for access to the Island. The councillor said the study could be used as backup materi- al in the township's request for additional funding. Country Area residents have ex- pressed concern about the con- struction of this facility. These concerns include traffic safety, water and hydro capacity and the social and economicimpact. Despite the concerns, region- al officials are not expecting much of achange. "I don't think there will be a roads problem," said Regional Chairman Gary Herrema. "I just don't think it will attract thousands of people." Chairman Herrema acknowl- edged that a traffic light may need to be installed at the top of the Island at Highway 7A and Island Road, however. Earlier this year, Chairman Herrema suggested handing over the responsibility of the re- gional road to the township, but has since shelved the idea. He said it will be the region's re- sponsibility to maintain the road. SCOTT ANDERSON / PORT PERRY STAR The Port Perry Senior Citizens Club hosted an open house on June 22 with a mix of contributions from seniors, commu- nity and regional groups to recognize the 32nd anniversary of the club as well as the 20th anniversary of the Region of Durham. Shown are (left) Stan Rickard, president, Al Smith, president of the United Senior Citizens of Ontario, Marie Smith, and Bill Harper, past president of the PPSC. Forder-Parks Insurance Brokers Inc. (C8 KH OX 5 YEAR Personal attention to all of your general insurance weeds. 8.75" 985-8471 34 Water St., Port Perry, Ontario LIL 1J2 our best rate Subject to change without notice South Port Gardens Just 2 Miles South of Port Perry, 12550 Simcoe St., (905) 985-4353 Save from 15 to 35% You could even pop yourself your purchase FREE! Friday, July 1st to Sunday July 3rd, 1994 hank You to all our customers tor a great spring! For your convemence & summer planting projects, our summer hours are Monday to Friday 9 to 8, Saturday & Sunday 9105, Tuesdays & Wednesdays Closed CAN YOU READ AN ICE CREAM CONE? You can when it's the best in town fron Nuts About Chocolate. During July, every time you buy one, 25¢ will go fo Scugog Memorial Library to buy books. How's that for literate enjoyment? NUTS ABOUT CHOCOLATE Quality & service like they used to be. Cook Up A Cookout SALE ENDS SUNDAY, JULY 3, 1994 while quantities last VT (Te [pTtTe FTA ®01)Y Fresh Boneless Chicken Breasts! . ' SYA\Y4 = $2.00/Ib. 10Ib. limit Halenda's Own! | Hamburger Patties & 249 Bacon Burger Patties save 506. Cot Cuts' pssorte Meat Loaves, Bologna, Pork Salami's. Jadgwurst save $1301. Lean Ground | Red Brand Grade "A" Sirloin Tip Beef 1.89 son Roasts Cube Steak 2.99 5 3 49 Save Just Heat N' Eat! Chicken Fingers 2.99 London Broil 2.99