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Chinese Restaurant Over 50 Items - Free Home Delivery 985-1921 - Pont Perry Plaza Hong Kong All You Can Eat Buffet CLASSIFIEDS PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1994 Airport Service 985-0170 1-800-361-0216 REAL ESTATE Councillors reject neon "sign for Port's Royal Bank Scugog councillors sent Royal Bank officials back to the drawing board at their last meeting, rejecting plans for a neon sign on front of the bank's building in Port Perry. After making numerous concessions on the restoration of the heritage building at the corner of Perry and Queen Streets, councillors buckled down Oct. 3, insisting on a wooden sign with flood lighting rather than internally-lit block letters as proposed by bank management. The building has been at the centre of a debate on downtown design since this past summer, when the township issued a stop work order, abruptly halting restoration. The council ruled that efforts to cover up brick with stucco ran counter to a bylaw governing buildings in the downtown core. A long delay ensued as workers water-blasted paint and other materials from the front of the building in an effort to ascertain the condition of brick there. It was discovered a couple of weeks ago that the brick had deteriorated too much to preserve, and the council gave the go-ahead for the owners to stucco the facade, as well." At their Oct. 3 meeting, councillors -- some of whom had earlier expressed displeasure with the salmon-colored paint being applied to the building -- approved potential color schemes put forward, but rejected outright a proposal to erect a Royal Bank logo consisting of individual block letters, about two feet high, lit from within by neon. They insisted on a wooden sign, which they feel is more in' keeping with the heritage theme being sought in Port Perry's downtown core. : : "I think we should hold out for the wooden sign," said Councillor Marilyn Pearce, one of the most vocal critics of the building's restoration. : "We've compromised on so many things with this building and I think the signage now is crucial." Councillor Ken Carruthers (Ward 1) agreed, noting the municipality has allowed some other signs that technically contravene the bylaw -- with unpleasant results. r "I think we've allowed our principles to be somewhat sub- merged in allowing some of the other stores in town to fluctuate on what we think is right." The councillors passed a resolution, put forth by Councillor Pearce and seconded by Councillor Carruthers, instructing the bank to put up a wooden sign. : A couple of councillors -- David Dietlein of Ward 4 and Area Councillor Harvey Graham -- said they didn't find the bank's proposal of individual lit letters offensive. Rick Fines appearing Greenbank turns 'Blue' with next Society event Greenbank turns Blue this weekend, when the local Folk Music Society hosts two big- name acts at the local commu- nity hall. Rick Fines, a member of the roots revival band Jackson Delta, headlines the latest installment in the society's series, taking place Oct. 15 in the Greenbank Hall. Also appearing are blues artists The Nationals. Rick Fines, originally from Peterborough, has met with huge success as a member of Jackson Delta, including receiv- ing a Juno nomination for the PLEASE {Je} (eH = THIS NEWSPAPER band's CD I Was Just Thinking That. Jackson Delta. have toured extensively across the country, gaining a faithful fol- lowing for their brand of tradi- tional, delta-tinged acoustic blues. He'll be accompanied by Suzie Vinnick during his appearance in Greenbank. Also on Saturday night's bill are The Nationals from Cambridge, a mainstay on the Toronto blues circuit. They've just put out a new CD, Piece of Wood. Tickets for Saturday night's show are $15, and can be bought in Port Perry at Circular Sounds and Irwin Smith Music. In Greenbank, tickets are avail- able at the Chicken Coop Bakery. The next installment in the series i8 Nov. 12, when The Bird Sisters appear. For more information, call 985-8351 or 852-7578. JEFF MITCHELL / PORT PERRY STAR Saturday's Apple Day Beavers In Port Perry will be on the streets this Saturday, Oct. 15, selling apples for their annual Apple Day. Enjoying a big bite of one is Adam Baker, while Donald Morton and lead- ers Lynda Baker and Kim Morton look on. They represent First Port Perry Colony B Bea- vers. By J. Peter Hvidsten Port Perry Star North Durham held its annual General Meeting last Tuesday night in Port Perry and elected a new board for pram z the 1994-95 term. In his address to the meeting, President Elgin Knopp said it |§8 was a good year for the (i Big Brothers, Big Sisters. "We survived", he said, explaining the [8 financial problems the |g group had encountered [SESS this past year as it [ESSER ~~ Recis existed on a month-to- month basis. He praised the com- munity for their sup- port and Executive Director Patti Goreski for the tremendous amount of extra time i -------- long time to be matched. Big Brothers, Big Sisters come through tough year successfully 17 children who aré on a waiting list. As always, the hardest thing for the Agency The Big Brother, Big Sister Association of to find is new "Bigs" for the ever growing list of "Littles," some who have been "waiting for a she puts in for the "littles." In her report, the turning point for the Agency. "Our money problems will always be an issue, however, we are now holding our own and can congentrate on our mission," she said. Big Brothers/Sisters, who service the com- munities of Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock Townships, currently have 24 "Big-Little" matches and are still trying to find matches for Directors of Big Brothers/Sisters for 1994-95 are, front left, Anne Tielemans, Jim Dutton, vice pres., Bruce Moran, president executive director sug- and Laurie Murdock, treasurer. Back left, Charter president Dr. gested that 1994 was a John Stewart (guest), Bob Christian, Pat Boumans, secretary, Noel Sanders and past president Elgin Knopp. | Dr. John Stewart, the founding president of the local Big Brothers Association, attended the meeting and noted the organization has come a long way from its early days almost 20 years ago when they operated with all volunteers and an answering service. a | a [1] "Hometown Proud! NOW OPEN SUNDAYS Due to the increasing popularity of Sunday Shopping, Port Perry IGA is now open for your convenience 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. --