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IS Lhd Fl 26 i 174 ¢ La | " AR Aerio usatnl, I... > kN continued from page 1 they were in favour of any restoration plans. Mr. Luke said he was very impressed with the work that has been done on the main street of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and he suggested it might not be a bad idea to organize a bus tour of Port Perry business people to that community to let them see just what can be done with the downtown core of an older Ontario town. Mr. Luke said he would be willing to pay his share of the costs for general improve- ments to "such things as sidewalks, benches, new lighting, and planters. He added that he is presently getting ready to do some extensive renovations to his own store. Emile Kroonenberg of Emile's Place indicated that he too would be willing to help cover costs for improve- ments. He suggested colour- ed tiles on the sidewalks in front of the various business- es on Queen Street. He added that it is necessary to at least fix the sidewalks along the street. "Sure, it will cost us money," said Mr. Kroonenberg. 'But this will help keep business in the downtown area." Larry Kendall, of Kendall's Shoe Tree on Queen Street said the largest single problem is the need for more parking. He suggested more off-street parking with prop- er indicator signs to let people know where it is and how to get to it. The present congestion on Queen Street might be alleviated by pro- viding parallel parking on both sides, doing away with the angle parking on the north side. He said that such 'things as benches, new street lighting and flower planters would be fine, but steps should also be taken to keep the street clean and provide proper trash recepticles. FLOWERS IN THE PARK Art Brock of Brock's De- partment Store on -Queen Street said such things as flower pots are a good idea, "But they should be in Palmer Park," where they belong." Mr. Brock said that widening of the sidewalks is not necessary, but he did say that the parking meters along Water Street should be removed. In order to attract more visitors to the com- munity, improvements to the boat-launching ..- facilities might be considered. Mr. Brock said he would not want to alter the exterior of his own building very much. "A little paint, OK, but that's all." Mr. Brock said that while some people do go to Oshawa and other centres for their shopping, more and more people are coming from those centres to do some shopping in Port Perry. "They like the good, personal service we can give." Mrs. Sam Levinson of Levinson Dry Goods on Queen Street indicated that fixing the sidewalks are the first priority. She said the sidewalk on Queen Street is Port Perry's streets have the warmth and atmos- a A so bad in places that elderly ladies are turning over on their ankles. As to the other plans, Mrs. Levinson said, "We'll just have to wait and see." Several persons, doing their Saturday morning shopping said parking was a major problem in the down- town area, especially during the busy times such as Satur- days or Friday evenings. One man said he wasn't aware of the public lot be- hind the post office. Two senior citizens said they "x phere to change them...........cccvuvrrrrnnnene. ahr RRR from this dull, drab look to some- thing much more appealing for both residents and visitors. Brooklin Horticultural Society prepares for Christmas season by Margaret J. Davis * The Brooklin Horticultur- al Society's last regular meeting for the .year on Wednesday, October 26, was - a resounding success. Seventy-nine members and visitors sat in wrapt attention as Mrs. Doreen Henry showed us how to 'Prepare the home for Christmas'. Starting with a Swag for the front door, Mrs. Henry took us through the house demonstrating a number of arrangements - some formal, as using fresh flowers in a silver candel- abra, others much simpler using a variety of greens " with" dried or contrived materials, one idea, which caught the imagination of the audience, used the lowly potato as a base. Mrs. Henry, an instructor and flower arranger of note at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Hamilton, is a charming and talented speaker. In thanking the speaker, president Margaret Davis advised the members that the board of directors had authorized a donation to the Royal Botanical Gardens building expansion fund in appreciation for Mrs. Henry and six other speakers pro- vided from their outreach programme this year. The president also dis- played a wreach which the Society will present at the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Service, Sunday, November 13, at the Brooklin memorial Arena. Cyril Wick, a past president and the member responsible for the Memor- ial plantings at the arena, will represent the Society. Chrissie Simpson showed us the Pine Cone Wreath she had made at a work- shop at the Civic Garden Centre. The final meeting of the year on Wednesday, Nov- ember 23, 6:15 p.m. takes the form of a Pot Luck Supper followed by presen- tation of awards dnd elec- tion of officers. All mem- bers are urged to come out. "Lots of suggestions made would like to see benches installed along Queen Street, and the sidewalks repaired. However, they added that they like the small town flavour, and would not want to see any drastic physical changes. Generally, the shoppers contacted said that such things as decqrative light- ing, shrubs and flowers would not hurt business in the downtown area. Plans for the revitaliza- tion of the commercial core got underway November 14 when = Scugog Council agreed to cover half the costs of a preliminary study (up to $1500) to be carried out by a consulting firm in the next couple of months. Once the proposal is com- pleted, the Chamber plans to hold meetings with the merchants and the public on now these proposals can be carried out. PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1977 -- 11 "ail INT, . / 7 TT PAE am ey ' vd With a little work, and support, we could have streets similar, or better than, this location. Gregoiy's Men's Wear Ltd. OPEN THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS 09:00 P.M. Just in time for Christmas giving ... a wide selection of All Wool, Acrylic & Wool and All Acrylic. Knits. Crew-necks, V-necks, Shirt-style Collars in Pullover and Cardigan Styles. One just right for your man. from $24.00 S-M-L-XL (Items not exactly as illustrated.) Use our convenient Layaway Plan Or Give a Gift Certificate. 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