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LA LE Sf LAS Readers' opinion yf A ' Ys A y y CRETE SSS RN TE SA Would prefer to save Town Hall than turning property into park RR. No. 1, Port Perry, Ontario. February 14, 1974 Dear Mr. Editor, There must be two old Town Halls in, Port Perry that are a problem to the Council. I went to look at the one on Queen Street and decided it cannot be the one that Bob Kenny plans to pull down and change into a park. The lot is so small that if it were turned into a Children's park, it would be over- crowded if five kids played there at the same time. Mind you, I would hesiate to send any child there because it is one of the busiest corners in town. I cannot see it as a park for strolling and sitting either. It is too small to stroll in -- two steps either way and you would be back on the street again. I suspect it would be unhealthy to sit there too long with all the cars pouring out their fumes. Anyway, what could you look at except the stream of traffic to and from Oshawa? I think, when Mr. Kenny mentioned a park, he must . have meant a car park. Given the choice, between a car park and a historical building, I'll take the latter Asks help to fight Pickering airport R. R. No. 2, Claremont, Ontario. The Editor, Port Perry Star, Port Perry, Ontario. February 17, 1974 Dear Sir: Port Perry is in precarious position. Far enough away from the proposed Pickering airport to catch only the occasional whine. Near enough to find homes expropriated for prlo- vincial highways. Pickering people can only sympathize with what is to come. We've had it all Urban sprawl (the North Pickering Community De- velopment, where homes have been expropriated without a hearing of neces- sity), an airport conceived because Malton voters com- plained about noise which could have been alleviated with runway reconfiguration and retro-fitting of jet air- craft erfgines) . . .and gar- bage dumps where they can- not be, if an airport is to be safe. N Yes indeed, we've seen it all, and know that your turn comes next. Someone else's worry today, is going to be your ex- perience tomorrow. "Most of us won't be around to help you fight when it's your turn, but we are here now. Help us now, and you won't have to worry about to- MOTToW. The Airport Enquiry is not an enquiry, it is merely a long-line of government ser- vants who must prove they are right to save their jobs., No opposition facts will be admitted, because the oppo- sition has run out of money and cannot pay to bring in exports. The federal govern- ment has yet to pay the expenses of the last enquiry - and we simply cannot fi- nace the expenses of the next. If you still don't care about airport noise, you might con- cern yourself about the loss of farmland. Living with- out food is a mighty hard experience. Just ask any survivor {rom a concentra- tion camp. Yours sincerely, Anne Wanstall Demands better protection for children Mr. P. Hvidsten, Port Perry Star, Port Perry, Ontario. Dear Sir: As a Journalist, your sup- port is needed to correct what strikes me as an extra- ordinarily dangerous situa- . tion in the Highway Traffic Act. Like many citizens, I have, for years, been under the impression that the regula- tions required that: (a) School buses must have flashing lights! operat- ing when children are being loaded or unloaded. (b) School buses must have a sign or lettering, indi- cating "Do Not Pass When - Signals Flashing." (c) Motorists - approach- ing from either direction must come to a full stop until the flashing lights stop. Did you realize that in areas where speed limits are not more than 35 miles per hour none of these regu- lations are requirements? Indeed, the Act allows the council of any city to exempt highways uitder its juris- diction where speed limits may be more than 35 miles per hour. As a father and citizen, I submit to you that the pro- tection provided a child in a 36 mile per hour or over zone, is just as vital to a child in a 35 mile or under zone. Bein g hit by a car at any speed could indeed cost the precious life of a young- ster. This week I have written all members of our Provin- cial Parliament asking for introduction of a bill amend- ing these inconsistencies in the Highway Traffic Act. I implore your investiga- «on and public support as a Journalist. Respectfully, Hugh A. Crothers any day. It is going to cost as much ash new home to fix.up the old place. Lets do it. People in Port Perry may not have formulated precise ideas on exactley how it should be utilized at the moment but give them a chance. Now if Mr. Kenny will just tell me where his old town hall is that could make a good park, I'd be happy to go and look at it too. Yours sincerely, PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Feb. 27th, 1974 -- 3 Pay should attract qualified persons Port Perry 'Star Dear Sir: Some have felt that the members of the new regional council have been too gener- ous with themselves with regard to salary and car allowances. In the past, some members of council have given the: impression that they have served the community at great financial loss to them- selves, because of the stingy stipend. Because of this the public has been reluctant to criticize or to hold respon- sible members of their body for their activities or inact- ivities. These men, after, all, were serving their fellow man with such personal 'sacrifice. Now, however, with a de- cent salary those holding the position can and should be held responsible to the elec- tors. With the $10,000.00 wage each can be indepen- dent and not subject to pressure from any segment of the community. There is the added advantage that attract many competant men and woman to these offices. Before any alligiances are formed, it would be hearten- ing if the matter of election expenses and their complete disclosure were made. Why not have these funds come from general funds and treated as . just another expense of administra- tion? In this way our elected members would be free and independent and not mani- pulated puppets of any industry or group, but truly Sir: I read in your paper that council members want more booty. I believe this is what is called a "rip off." I believe most of these elected officials hold regular jobs. I wonder what their worth was as wage earners on a job. compared to what they are earning (correct on: getting) as part time public servants. representatives of the interests of every: "Mary & John Q. Public" in Durham. Minority government in Ottawa has resulted in some election reform but only a start. If the regional govern- ment were to take a bold new approach as suggested above, it might well spur Queen's Park to make some reform in this area. In conclusion it would seem that the $10,000. a year pay will have many advan- tages. "Concerned" Questions qualifications . hour basis their self given salary puts them in a higher income bracket than some Liwvers and doctors. What are their qualifica- tions in respect to ther earnings" Come next election 1 can see a large hist of new candidates eager to get on the gravy train. Respectfully, Ron Rankin. Port Perry. Beryl Espley this remuneration will I don't doubt that on a per EN NN EE EE EE IES EE EE EEE ER a a I a a lo li i lo lo 0 do Bl dial 4 $ ? | February ? ? a >a I yy . EERE PA AA. > 2 nd a 2 0.. OFF One Week Only WALLPAPER ---- CLEARING 10 Only Aluminum Self-Storing Storm \ yd Over 20 books | LARGE PIECE Vinyl Flooting 12'X 11' *36> % 20 PRESTONE i ANTI-FREEZ & LAKE SCUGOG L LUMBER PORT PERRY WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT 90°. E *3. 195 ca 235 WATER ST. - Gals. & Qts. 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