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Twentyâ€"eight nonâ€"prohibited weapons such as knives have been dropped â€" off . while 12 explosive/military devices have been secured. A total of 21,387 rounds of ammunition have also been surrendered. Twentyâ€"nine "nearâ€"firearms" (pellet and BB guns, for example) have been turned in while 22 proâ€" hibited weapons are safely stashed away. (Prohibited weapons include everything from martial arts impleâ€" ments, switchblades and butterfly knives to stunguns.) In Halton, the provinceâ€"wide scheme â€" which started June 1st and runs until Sept. 1st â€" has so far taken 34 registered handguns and 27 unregistered handguns off the street. A total of 54 shotguns and 117 rifles have likewise been removed from circulation. "ten weeks into its gun amnesty program and Halton Regional Police have netted 261 surrendered weapons. By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff Halton gun amnesty totals 261 weapons In the Trafalgar Park Master Plan, existing facilities such as the arena, pool, the pair of baseball diaâ€" monds and the woodlot would remain. The play facilities, parking area and landscaping would be upgraded while new Bocci courts would be developed. The only difâ€" ference between two versions of the plan is the location of the proposed Current park facilities include baseball fields, tennis courts, a play area and a woodlot space. Oakville Arena and Lions Pool are also onâ€" site. While the comâ€" batants came from several corners, all wanted the best for the community adjaâ€" cent to the park. (The park is borâ€" | dered by Felan | Avenue, Rebecca| Street and Deane | Avenue. Kerr Street | runs just east of the t area.) Major sticking points, however, included the locaâ€" tion of a basketball court, noise and adequate policing. , ound 3 in the Battle of " Trafalgar Park was staged at Town Hall Monday night and after all was said and done, the longâ€"awaited improvements to the place will go ahead as planned. Two other clinics will be held on Monday Aug. 22nd at Hopedal e Mall from 2:00 p.m.â€" 8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday Aug. 25th at Oakville Towne Chevâ€"Olds Geo on 547 Trafalgar Road from 1:30 p.m.â€" 8:00 p.m. August 10, 1994 The Oakville Red Cross is holding a blood donor clinic on Fri. Aug. 12th The clinic is at the River Oaks Recreation Centre on Sixth Line from 2:00 p.m.â€"8:00 By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff Blood donor clinic Friday Council approves facelift for Trafalgar Par The Ontario Provincial Police Any day of the week. Any quantity As low as $40.00 per thousand Call Saliya Perera Doorâ€"toâ€"Door Flyer Distribution 467 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE 845â€"9742 or 845â€"3824 ‘Where are | we to have the young | people go? | There is n one willing meet th Before transporting any firearms, police stress that owners ensure they are not loaded. They should then be placed in a locked case if available or wrapped in a blanket or box and put in the trunk of their car. All weapons are evenâ€" tually destroyed. Those not trained in the hanâ€" dling of firearms are encouraged to contact the Firearms Office at police headquarters on Bronte Road at 825â€"4777 ext. 4711. In Oakville, weapons will also be accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 20 Division, 1229 White Oaks Blyvd. A similar program held in 1992 netted everything from handguns and rifles to grenades and stun guns. There were even World War II shells used in people‘s homes as doorstops and paperweights. In all, 700 firearms and 25,000 rounds of ammunition were turned in across Halton. The amnesty allows citizens to turn in unwanted, illegal or neglected firearms, ammunition and explosives plus any other illeâ€" gal weapons without fear of proseâ€" cution â€" provided the weapon has not been used in a crime. The OPP also report that the overall haul includes 840 nonâ€" restricted rifles, 320 near firearms, 415 explosive devices (including sticks of dynamite and military ordnance) 89,640 bullets and shotâ€" gun shells and 159 nonâ€"firearm weapons like crossbows, machetes, mace and martial arts devices. report that as July, 30th, the amnesty had netted a total of 576 handguns, 79 militaryâ€"type assault weapons and 418. shotguns provinceâ€"wide. Speaking for two area houseâ€" holds, resident Robert Hart said park improvements reveal the Town values older, more established areas and would offer a "multitude of uses." After all, said Hart, a park is a place in the community where people can get to know one another, unite and grow. Kerr Street resident Dianne Medley said the Master Plan does not address an overall cleanup of too close to homes, they said. Others â€" like Sue Rizvi â€" argued that improved facilities are exactly what the area needs, both for area famiâ€" lies as well as for local teens who need a place to burn off energy. In concept one, the tennis courts would be reâ€"located to the old greenhouse site, the basketball court placed along the east park boundary near the old ice centre. In concept two â€" the option selected â€" the respective locations would be reversed. basketball and tennis court facilities. "SLATS appeals to the "SLATS appeals to the decorator in me. money manager in me. Some neighâ€" boring resiâ€" dents preferred concept one, complaining about noise and security issues while others preferred the status _ quo. Improvements would place too many activities OAKVILLE TOWN CENTRE II the park‘s "derelict" areas and that the proposal would not be complete without more proâ€"active policing and byâ€"law enforcement. 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"Rach member of our staff has been trained to respond to children, and we all recognize the importance of encouraging children to read," she says. "It‘s something that everyone should be concerned about." CUSTOM CUT to your width free Aluminum Mini Blinds In Stock THE OAKVILLE BEAVER UP TO UPTO UPTO 45"LONG _ 64"LONG â€" BA"LONG 8.95 14.00 18.00 23.00 29.00 SUSAN MENCHINTON 15.00 16.00 $q.95 Village Constable Ellie Van Vliet, who has a close association with the Kerr Street area, said she supports the Master Plan. In addiâ€" tion to changes toâ€"the park, she said, there must also be changes in the attitudes of some residents toward area youth who have become their "whipping boys" over time. 55.00 OAK. TOWN CENTRE I NORTH ISERVICE RD Choice of 100 Colours Double Valance Custom Controls F4 k HI LOW IMPACT STEP CLASSES. ALSO MUSCLE CONDITIONING STRETCH DAILY CLASSES FOR YOUR FREE nauticus workout 84 11 LAKESHORE RD. W. In response to letters and phone calls outlining problems in the park, Van Vliet recently patrolled the area for six nights at 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. On one occasion while talking to some youths, she received a call that carloads of teens were drinking and smashing beer bottles. She was in the park and heard nothing. Nautilus, Apex, _ Free Weights, Stairmasters, Lifecycles, Rower, Aerobic Classes, Airâ€"Conditioned! THE OAKVILLE AcnE CLiniIc DEBBIE BADOWSKI, M.D,, LINDA ZIMMERING, M.D. DENISE GRANT, M.D. are now accepting new patients. For the complete evaluation and treatment of all types of acne, our services continue to be covered by OHIP. No Referral Necessary Maple Grove Village 511 Maple Grove Drive Oakville "Where are we to have the yo people go?" she asked Coun "There is no one willing to meet kids halfway." Resident Richard Houldcraft s: that while they won‘t solve all K Street‘s problems, improvemen would mark a good start to reâ€"bui ing the community. 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