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- ERT RIN PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2000 - 13 Resident writes in with safety concerns Council considers changes for 7A By John B. McClelland Port Perry Star The provincial Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has been informed of safety concems around the intersection of : Water St., Hwy. 7A and Camegie St. in Port Perry, a meeting of the township works committee was told Monday mom- ing. , With the MTO preparing to upgrade Hwy. 7A from Water St. to the Island Rd. this summer, a Port Perry resident says this would be an ideal time to correct traffic problems at the Camegie St.-7A intersection. In a recent letter to the township, Nancy Thompson says the traffic signal lights at Water St. and the highway should be revised to control traffic at Carnegie St. just a few feet to the west. ¥ She says eastbound traffic on 7A should be forced by the signal lights to come to a stop west of the Camegie St. intersection, to allow motorists to make a safer exit from Camegie. She suggests that a left turn lane from Carnegie might help to correct the problems as well. As most residents are aware, exiting from Camegie St. onto Highway 7A is nothing short of a nightmare, especially during peak traffic times like Friday afternoons. Ward 2 rep Ken Carruthers said Monday it has become an "almost impossible situation on Friday evenings." He said drivers become very impatient, cutting each other off, and drivers eastbound on the highway do not want to let drivers exit from Carnegie onto 7A. Township works superintendent Rob Rodgers told the meeting the ministry has been informed of these issues. He said there is a chance MTO will do some "cosmetic" repaving of Hwy. 7A from Manchester to Water St. this sum- mer if there is enough money in the budget. Ms Thompson says in her letter the curb cuts on the south side of the highway in front of the plaza should be replaced with proper barrier curbs or some kind of steel fence. Some motorists, seeing the cuts in the curb, believe they can enter the plaza parking lot, and in doing so are putting the safety of pedestrians on the sidewalk in serious danger, she said. Mr. Rodgers said the curb cuts will be fixed this summer by the MTO. Many local residents believe the stretch of Hwy. 7A from Camegie St. east to the causeway has become quite unsafe because of the ever-increasing volume of traffic. brought to you by.... TOP 10 LS . The Green Mile 2. Sleepy Hollow . Girl, Interupted Bicentennial Man American Beauty LE Video Image 6. Galaxy Quest a Next Friday 8. Anywhere But Here 9. The Bone Collector 10. Fight Club |Video SUPER Store Hwy. 7A at 1874 Scugog St, Port Perry 985-4459 www.thevideoimage.com wordally Invited. . to attend our seminar Introducin § he NEW Contour aser Skin Additional Services Available: gh. Liposuctin Bh. Tummy Tucks bk Injectables (various) n Facial Peels Clinical Skin Care | Laser Hair Removal % Breast Enhancem /Augmentation & much, more! .& ejuvenation System Eliminate age spots, acne scars and sun damage! Place: A Country Place 291 Mary Street, Port Perry, Ont. Date: June 26, 2000 Time: 7:30 pm. Limited Seating, must book R.S.V.P - (905) 721-3560 presented by Dr. Kara vo.mesc | COSMETIC SURGEON 'Two Locations The Court Scarborough Centenary Hospital 117 King St. E,, 2863 Ellesmere Rd. Oshawa, Ont. Ont. (905) 721-3560 (416) 284-6608 Oshawa Clinic St. John's Church News Picnic, games on for next Sunday By Colin Beal During the Eucharist on The Feast of Pentecost, Sunday June I'l, Father Hugh received Nicholas Joseph Gaudet- Mason, into the church in the Sacrament of Baptism. Nicholas Joseph is the infant son of Robert David Mason and Mary- Ann Mason. Proud Grand-parents, Bob and Gail Mason were there 'with other family mem- bers to assist at the cere- mony . The feast of St. John the Baptist, Patron Saint of our parish, will be cel- ebrated on Sunday, June 25, with special music and with the annual church school picnic which will follow the ser- vice. A feature of the pic- nic, which will be appre- ciated by all the children -and quite a few of maturer years, will be the "Build-your-own" ice cream sundaes. We understand that a vast of array of ingredi- ents will be available and the possible permu- tations and combina- tions could result in some 'startling creations which will delight the young folk (but may hor- rify some mothers). Following the gusta- torial celebrations, and weather young and old. permitting, there will be games for Communications 985-8171 or offer expires July 31, "after service credit -- offer expires July 31, 2000