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14- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 9, 1996 From Page 1 heard three weeks of arguments earlier this year, threw the bikers' case out Tuesday (April 2). David Sims, the lawyer who repre- sented Durham police, said the force is pleased with the decision. "I'm sure the residents of Caesarea agree," he added. "This is a good news decision for law enforcement," Mr. Sims said the day after the decision came down. "The case raises important constitu- tional issues about roadside deten- tions," he said. "The decision establishes that out- law biker gangs cannot run the roads with impunity." He added he believes the case is the only of its kind to be heard in North America. Media reports last Wednesday indi- cated the decision would be appealed. The Para-Dice Riders initiated the action against the Durham force in the summer of 1992, claiming that motor- cyclists on their way to the bikers' Caesarea property had been detained by police in a manner that amounted Biker searches are ruled constitutional by judge to harassment. The bikers also con- tended the police used the roadside checks as a means of gathering intelli- gence on their club, which they claimed in court is not a criminal outfit but "a social and fraternal organization". Mr. Sims said Wednesday those stopped were asked to provide officers with licences and insurance papers, and may have had their bikes subjected to checks for highway safety standards. While not quite the same as Christmas-time RIDE stops, the exer- cises were "analogous to a roadside check," the lawyer said. The gatherings that brought about the police action were attended by upwards of 300 people. On three occa- sions in 1991 and 1992, they had to run a gauntlet set up by police. The police contingent included numerous uniformed officers, members of the force's tactical unit, a canine unit, and intelligence officers in plain clothes. A number of cruisers and a paddy wagon were on the scene during the checks. The checks resulted in a couple dozen charges, mostly laid under the Perry attended a special Good Friday service at the church. The children | "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" | | | J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR TAKING UP THE CROSS - Families from Church of the Ascension in Port: made their own crosses to help remember the death of Jesus and helped carry a large cross (above) out of the church and around the block. When they returned to the church, the cross was raised and then the children proceeded inside with an icon wrapped in a shroud and ceremonially placed it in a tomb. Highway Traffic Act. as you them Do unto others would have do unto you. A neighborhood that believes in the Golden Rule. People here treat others the way they would want to be treated. Old friends and newcomers alike are regarded with kindness and hospitality. Wagg Funeral Home is your neighborhood Golden Rule funeral home. Through the years, we have established a reputation of caring about the people of this community. A reputation built on treating others the way we would expect to be treated. WAGG FUNERAL HOME LTD. Me" Devmott-Panabaker Chapel MYLES G O'RIORDAN 216 Queen Street Port Perry . 985-2171 " Dependable Service to the Community Since 1846 G.l.C. DJ TAYLOR INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. FIVE YEAR 169 North St., Port Perry LOL 1B7 6 87 5 0 I Guaranteed Investment § ¥! 0 Certificates PHONE 985-8416 Rates Subject to Change without Notice Dental Care for the whole family PORT PERRY DENTAL CENTRE 238 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY e DR. J. COTTRELL * * DR. J. HARDY e DR. L. GIDEON e Dr. MCINTYRE Periodontist e DR. C. BANFIELD e Dr. T. KING Orthodontist Please Call - 985-845 1 238 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY, ONT. Beautiful color photocopies from our Canon Color Laser Copier while you wait. Enlarge or Reduce your favorite family photos. STAR OFFICE CENTRE 188 Mary St. - Port Perry - 985-7383