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Laat a DRC. 3 Nok Aad v Rh EA PUTTERS a i ERAT § i, ARR : ¢ ; \ : XF > 3 4 ) ed PER LIN TEESE ALA) PEASE (VPA IA TE a Pe Lh " hl CL a A ae E55 Crt RON ABUTS hd A PL OTE LIOR VEN RELI [SES RAREST 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1978 Reader's Viewpoint Good plan Dear Sir: Last weeks news headlin- es, that the downtown mer- chants of Port Perry were in the process of giving Queen Street a much need- ed revitalization was good news. It was nice to see that the merchants of the street realize that there is a need to "spruce-up" if they plan to compete with the large shopping centres. Being a frequent shopper in Port Perry, I look for-. ward with anticipation to REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF WATER AND SEWER RATE ADJUSTMENT The Region wishes to advice all water and sewer customers that as of January 1, 1978, Phase 111 of the five year phasing-in program of the Uniform Rates becomes effective. These rates will be in effect from January 1, 1978+ to December 31, 1978, a copy of which will be included with your first billing for 1978. ~N for downtown seeing the first step of this ambitious undertaking take place. After talking with a num- ber of the local merchants along Queen Street, I find that the one thing of most concern to the businessmen is the possible loss of angle parking. As far as I am concerned "get rid of it". For me it is much easier to park behind Brock's store and walk to the front street, and if they follow through with plans to make the parking at the rear of the stores even more access- ible, it will even be better. Congratulations to the businessmen who have taken the initiative to get this much needed project' underway. Yours truly, G. L. O'Connor P.S. Reading the Oshawa Times on Saturday, they must think Port Perry's business section is about to die. They say, "Merchants have voted overwhelmingly to implement a plan to breathe new life into Port Perry's stagnating down- town business area". Howl millions IN SUPPORT OF FATHERLESS BOYS Feb. 12 to Feb. 18™ NOTICE TO BOWLERS Money from pledges received must be collected and submitted to either the Royal Bank or the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce before March 17th, 1978 to be eligible for prizes. For information contact Bowling Secretaries or phone 985-3733 The Big Brother Association of Scugog District Township to circulate notice of intent to downtown merchants Scugog Township council agreed Monday afternoon to circulate a notice of intent to pass a by-law designating a Business Improvement Area (BIA) in downtown Port Perry. The request to start the wheels in motion towards establishing such a by-law was made by the Scugog Chamber of Commerce, and _resulted from a general meeting of the Chamber February 1 in which the principle of a BIA for Port Perry: got a strong support from merchants and members - of the business community. The notice of intent on the part of Scugog Township will be mailed out to all persons within the designated area who receive a business assessment. The designated area is bordered by Lilla, Mary, * North and Water Streets, and includes the Queen - Street commercial core. Howard Hall, Cliff Crowell: and Bill Lock represented the Chamber of Commerce at the council meeting Mon- day afternoon and during the discussion it was pointed out that those persons within the designated area who object to the formation of the BIA must state their objections in a written petition to the Township not later than 60 days after the notices of intent have been mailed out. To scuttle the plans for the BIA, the objectors must make up more than one-third of the total businesses within the designated area, and they must at the same time represent more than one- third of the total business assessment within the same Manchester News By Ruby Fielding Church Sunday, February 19 at 11:15 a.m. Rev. E. Linstead in charge. Sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stanley and family in the death of her father, Mr. J. H. Brooks, at Oshawa hospital last Thursday. Manchester UCW by Mrs. Ruby Fielding On February 2nd the Man- chester U.C.W. met in the church with 17 mempers present. The meeting open- ed with hymn 303. Diane McKenzie and Margaret Ann Lamb chose as their theme "The Good Samaritan," a poem 'Help Someone To- day" and prayer. A film of "United Church Style Hospitals" was enjoy- ed by all. Hymn 148 and prayer clos- ed the Devotion period. Committees observed. Treasurer report good. We cater to a Golden Wedding Anniversary and the Hol- stein Friesan Club. Diane reported on the ~Home Care Unit that is ready to operate and anyone willing to volunteer their services will be very wel- come. A potluck supper is plann- ed for March 17th. The next meeting to be in the church on March 2nd. A social hour enjoyed with a delicious lunch. Miss Janet Davis visited Mr. and Mrs. John Kingstone last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lawler dinner guests with Mrs. Josephine Bain last Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Bert Mayhew, David, Tommy and Gary of Orillia, Mr. and Mrs. John 'Graham of Toronto, weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Art. Fielding. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mit- chell visited Mrs. Florence Moran at Little Britain. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mit- chell visited Mrs. Florence Moran at Little Britain, Mrs. Maude Crosier at Stouffville, also Mrs. M. H. Mitchell and Mrs. H. Edgerton at Hills- dale Manor last week. area. There are about 60 busi- nesses within the designated area with a total business assessment of slightly over $100,000. The motion to set the wheels in action was carried without an objection by Scugog Council and after the vote was taken, Mayor Lawrence Malcolm com- mented "That's been a smooth birth, so far." The Chamber of Com- merce expects that there will be objections. Meals on Wheels joins Community Care programe The "Meals on Wheels" programme which has been operating in the Port Perry area for the past 6% years, will join the Scugog Comm- unity Care program next week. It will operate as a separate committee of Community Care, with Judy MacColl, Mary Cannon and Dell Willis as its members. Any monies donated to "Meals on Wheels" will be administered from a separ- ate bank account. Those needing informa- tion or referrals to "Meals Wheels' may call 985- 8461)between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon - Monday through Friday. The meals are provided Monday, Wednesday and Friday from the Community Nursing Home. The committee is looking for new ways to provide the service to all the villages in Scugog. 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