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"A Family Tradition for 132 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 12, 1998 - 17 Police officials hope for more officers From page 1 doubt of that," he said. "But it's the things that go with it that are also critical to policing. "More manpower has other benefits," Mr. Ryan said. "For one thing, new offi- cers make it possible to rotate more offi- cers in and out of training sessions, so we are as up to date as possible on polic- ing methods." But he's worried that a recent resolu- tion by regional council promising to hold all budget increases could have a negative effect on politicians' willingness to raise the matching funds required to get new officers on the streets here. "We'll wait and see if council takes up the offer," he said. "If they don't, then we must be persuasive in showing them the benefits of it." Mr. Ryan contends that police must keep up with crime. "I don't think anyone will argue that crime is on the rise," he said. "And you know what? The crooks don't have budget restrictions. When they need new equip- ment, they steal it." Port Perry's top cop, Inspector Chuck Mercier, said the new funding offer would certainly benefit policing here. And he knows what he would like. "We're trying to get a new civilian worker for 26 Division. It would help greatly to take some of the administra- tive duties off the officers and get them back out on the streets," he said. "I think the budget that the depart- ment has submitted reflects the need for staffing," Insp. Mercier said. "Our community policing policy reflects that." Mr. Ryan said it's high time for Durham to be brought up to the strength of similar forces. "Hamilton-Wentworth is very similar to us, and they have 90 more officers as well as 100 more civilian employees." Regional council will get its first look at the new police budget Wednesday. 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Each entry will Councillors reject midway in park From page 1 provide better access for emergency vehicles if they were needed. But council turned down the request for relocation because of fears the rides and crowds of people will damage the turf in the park, as well as trees that have been planted there In recent years. Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt had to break a tie vote to keep the midway out of the park. Councillors Ken Carruthers, Jim McMillen and Ken Gadsden voted against the move, while Dave Dietlein, (Gary Mahony and Keith Bacon were in favor of let- ting the midway operate in the park, provided the operator pgsted a $5,000 bond that weuld be used to repair any damage that occurred. Mr. Patrie virtually guaranteed councillors on Monday that the midway could operate for Festival Days without damaging the park. "We are very cautious; there is total care and con- trol. Our staff is very knowledgeable. We have never had to pay for repairs to turfin the past," he said, adding that Robertson Amusements operates about 90 per cent of its midways in parks or base- ball diamonds. He went on to say that the midway rides can be set up around the trees and benches in the park, including a ferris wheel that is 94 feet across and weighs seven tons. But despite the assur- ances, the opposing coun- cillors were adamant that the midway stay out of Palmer Park. Councillor Carruthers said he has been told by many in the community that council "would be out of our minds to even con- sider this request." He said the township has spent a lot of money in recent years to improve Palmer Park, and munici- pal staff are strongly opposed to allowing the midway there. Councillor McMillen sald the soil conditions in the park are not suitable for setting up heavy rides, or for large numbers of people. And Councillor Gadsden said "I never thought I would see the day when I would have to speak out against the Chamber of Commerce, but another lacation (for the midway) must be found." Councillor Mahony said he was prepared to accept the credibility of Robertson Amusements in their guar- antee the park would not be damaged by the rides or the people attending the midway. Mr. Patrie told council the company is more than willing to post a perfor- mance bond that would be used to repair damage. Councillor Carruthers told council that if approval was granted to use the park, he would insist the township charge the oper- ator an extra $5,000 rental fee. Scugog charges any outside organization $500 per day for use of the park. Pamela and Bev Smith are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Stephanie Anne 10 Scott Arthur Urry Thunder Bay. 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