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lll 7 BE aaa Readers' opinion { 10 Stollery Place. Elliot Lake, Ont. Mar. 31, 1974 Mr. P. Hvidsten, Publisher, The Port Perry Star, Port Perry, Ont. Dear Mr. Hvidsten, For some time now I have been thinking with interest concerning the various com- ments given by numerous people in the Port Perry area regarding whether to, or whether not to refurbish the town hall, which has for some time been occupied by the Gossard Company. Having spent sixteen years teaching the youth of Port Perry, and in that time making many associations together with my wife, Rita and my family, I have a very concerned and interes- ted attitude with the hap- penings in Port. I was also secretary-treasurer of the Boy Scout group committee for over eight years and also was associated with the library board. I also helped in the drill with the cadets, and worked with the band. I tried to no avail to retain the old Episcopal church built in 1859. This edifice had been used in various roles since it no longer served in its planned place in the community. This building served to edu- cate many of the primary youngsters in town, I be- lieve Art. Brock was one of these. It also served as a gym- nasium, and before it was set on fire for a practice session of the local fire bri- gade, it served to teach the boys at the school the var- _ ious aspects of wood shop practice. The former loca- tion of the shop was set approximately centred where the recent addition to - the high school was con- structed. The day we cleaned out the shop before it was destroyed I care- fully removed the oval name plate which was sit- uated over the front door. I' believe Mr. Stanley Plough- man has this plaque. Concerning the town hall: Port Perry was dubbed Bird's Eye Centre, actually it was Seagrave where Pig- skin Peters carried on his antics, according to Jimmy Frise, but the dock on the lake front was where the Ozark plied from back and forth to Lindsay. The opera house in Petro- lia also intrigued me, and I have felt for years that it should be restored to its former glory. Now why could we not have the Borelians perform plays during the summer months in the former town hall where many a play had formerly been presented. A formerly used passen- ger excursion steamer per- haps could be located to ply back and forth to Lindsay once more, Rename it the Ozark. p-« Appreciate Star service | Nestleton, Ont. April 8, 1974 Mr. P. Hvidsten, Port Perry Star. Dear Sir: On behalf of the members of the Honeydale Women's Institute, I take this oppor- tunity to express our sin- cere thanks for excellent, and efficient coverage, giv- en to our organization over a period of many years. It is the primary aim of each organization to keep the many phases of its activities before the public, and we could not do this successful without your sup- Taxes have you on the ropes? A little fancy foot- work will bring you to H&R BLOCK -- The Income Tax Champions! We'll give your tax return a knock- out punch with our fast, accurate service at H&R BLOCK. for the additional taxes, we INCOME TAX COMPLETE > RETURNS up GUARANTEE I owe make any error in the preparation interest or penalty on addibional taxes due, while we do not assume the lability well pay that interest and penalty port and co-operation. You are "indeed" rendering an invaluable, and inestimable service to the Honeydale Br. and we do appreciate this fully. We wish you and your competent staff, continued success in all your endea- vours, and know that your newspaper will prove a joy and inspiration to its many readers. Sincerely, (Mrs. Sam) Mabel G. Cawker, Public Relations Officer Honeydale Branch of the Women's Institutes. with your OF your tax reture that costs you any GREENBANK Canada's Largest Tax Service With Over 6000 Offices in North America NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY (CANADA) LTD. 985-2416 F "4 oy] Cid arnb a tabinmbv boda balan The trip could start in Lindsay with an enjoyable voyage to our dock, say by four in the afternoon. This could be followed by a luncheon, say at Hagen's, or at one of other restaurants, such as Conway Gardens, .etc., or a picnic. A leisurely walk along the main street might lead to impulse purchasing of tokens, or even something more permanent. The evening performance could start, say at eightish, with refreshment possibili- ties. Then a quiet walk back to the Ozark for a moonlight cruise back to Lindsay, dan- cing on the poop deck. Then a drive back to the sweltering heat of the big city. I believe Greg. Clarke would help in the publici- sing as he co-authored the Bird's eye centre half page. Dib BAA ; sondoiiidab netic Tiss PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, April 17th, 1974 --- § Former resident teacher reminisces, makes suggestions He might even reproduce one of the old cartoons which Jimmy Fise drew. This idea came to me about two or three months ago, but I put off writing about it. Your recent edito- rial about Petrolia demands that I write my thoughts regarding this contoversial question. Perhaps the Chamber of Commerce might like to chase this suggestion furt- her, or perhaps the Histori- cal Society, or it could be proud Port Perryites like Ben Smallman, or then again it could be outside interests. Your views on the above thoughts would be appreci- ated. Yours truly, John F. Jefford. Three year old girl bitten by dog April 12, 1974 Dear Editor: I hope you will print this letter in your paper so that the people in this town will stop and think twice before letting their dogs run loose. On Thursday, April 11th, my husband tried to get the "dog catcher to come and pick up a dog which was on our property, making a nui- sance of itself. - He phoned several times trying to get him but with no avail. I was away shopping with Door Hangers BARN DOOR HARDWARE Sliding Door Track n.y three year old daughter and we arrived home and about five minutes later the same dog bit her. I went and phoned the dog catcher, "of course -no- answer.". | then phoned the municipal office and asked them to get someone to come and pick up ,the dog before it got away. They phoned back telling me to get in touch . with the O.P.P. A police officer came but by the time they got here the dog was gone. The police drove around town Now the nice weather is here .. Its time to get that extra space you've been needing all winter. trying to find the dog. I drove around all evening until dark and most of Fri- day and will continue to do so to try and locate it. The dog is a small to medium, golden beige short haired dog, I believe it to be male. Its pretty sicken- ing when a three year old has to go through the agony of having rabies shots be- cause of some adults allow- ing their dog to run loose. I also feel that those people at the municipal office should also be responsible. If they had sent someone within 15 to 20 minutes from the time I phoned we would have had the dog. This town is over run with dogs runn- ing loose. I myself have tried several times within the nine years I've lived here to have a dog picked up because it was making a nuisance of itself, always without any luck. Mrs. Leslie Reid 105 Simcoe St. N. Port Perry STEEL ROOFING available Assortment of Colours & Prices ( Call for Estimates) 67° ft. 6.75 pr. Door Handles - Locks - Hinges ROOF TRUSSES Any style to meet your needs. 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