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RR tind ile [5 7.52 JRSM AROS RR Lt vr! A Safe Santa Kids from Prince Albert Public School got a pleasant surprise last Friday as crossing guard Irene Harrison treated them to a little Christmas spirit. Six year olds, Jennifer Geer, at back, and Angie McMann were just two of the youngsters that enjoyed seeing their favourite crossing guard dressed up in the Santa Claus costume. But as one of the kids said, "gosh you look funny." Well Ho, Ho, Ho to you to. As this is the last edition of the Port Perry Star before Christmas, the management and staff of the newspaper would like to extend warm and sincere greetings to all our readers and advertisers. Your loyalty and support over the past year has been appreciated and we look forward to continuing our service to the people of this community in 1981. Once again, our very best wishes for the Christmas season and a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year. Vol. 115 No. 4 Monday, December 22, 1980 24 Pages Library Board protest Aldred's appointment The Scugog Memorial Public Library Board has sent a strongly worded letter of protest to council over the appointment of Joel Aldred to the Board. The letter, signed by all nine members of the Library Board, calls Mr. Aldred's appointment "most inappro- priate," and goes on to say that he "has placed himself on record as being diametri- cally opposed to the Library Board's unanimous decision for proposed expansion." Members of the Board were stunned last week when Scugog council decided not to re-appoint current chair- man Chuck Preston to another term on the Library Board, naming Mr. Aldred instead. The vote carried by a 5-2 margin at council with Mayor Jerry Taylor and Ward "3 councillor John Williams strongly opposed to Water rates going up 20 % Water rates in Durham Region are going up 20 per cent in 1981, and five per cent in 1982. : For the average residen- tial user in Port Perry, that will mean an increase in the quarterly water bill from the present $39.51 to $45.97. And on top of that, there will be a sewer surcharge of $1.16 per month. Durham Region council finally approved the rate hikes at a meeting last week, almost four weeks after the hikes were introduced as part of a package of recom- mendations with far-reach- ing financial implications for the Region. In approving the 20 per cent hike for next year, followed by five per cent in 1982, the council was think- ing in political terms, be- cause a staff proposal of 17 per cent and 11.5 per cent was turned down by the council. Council was told last week that there are three main reasons which contribute to the substantial increase next year. The first is overall inflation, the second is a projected loss of revenue through decreased consump- tion, and the third is a reduction in the Regional lot levies charged for new development. A week ago, council approved a reduction in the levy from $2700 to $2100 per lot, and because of a sharp slowdown in residential development generally, the Region will not be collecting as much in lot levies, any- (Turn to page 3) the appointment of Mr. Aldred. The letter from the Board, which came before council at the December 22 meeting, concludes by saying that Mr. Aldred "has publicly stated at the September Ontario Municipal Board hearing that he never uses the library facilities. To expect such a person to function in a constructive manner is unrealistic." Meanwhile, the Library Board at an informal meet- ing last Wednesday evening agreed unanimously that none of the members would resign over the appointment of Mr. Aldred. Mr. Preston's removal from the Board and the appointment of Mr. Aldred has raised other voices of protest. There are several letters in this week's Port Perry Star concerning the appointment, and Port Perry businessman Howard Hall has written a letter to all members of council stating that the council action of a week ago could have long range implications for all (Turn to page 2) Master Feeds building sold ... The former Master Feeds building on the corner - of Queen and Water Streets in Port Perry was sold last week to a buyer from Whit- by. Fred Burghgraef, a build- ing contractor, told the Star he plans to do some renova- tions and rent the building for retail stores. One local business will be moving to the building early in the spring, and Mr. Burghgraef said other possible tenants have expressed an interest in renting space. "The building will not be torn down," he stated. The building has been sit- ting vacant since October when Master Feeds was purchased by Maple Leaf Mills. It had been a mill for more than a century, and the building is a familiar land- mark in downtown Port Perry. Since October, there has been several parties ex- pressing an interest in the building, including Scugog Township. Just about a week ago, two members of Scugog council inspected the build- ing. The initial asking price had been $135,000, and although Mr. Burghgraef declined to disclose the exact price he paid, it was consi- derably less than the initial price. ld A i AL ' rel . ress 734 I SE A i a a reo Ala -- ALN ORY Narn re A wt on * ES ad pre a, Bo Ai P ~ F =, ) SARE, RE Tho