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AAC aas ran hat tein mart asin In veimamictberatuiovtenrdudang Downtown Improvement Plan First reaction favourable Reaction among merch- ants to the Chamber of Commerce plans to revital- ize downtown Port Perry appears generally to be "positive, While most business people contacted last week by the Star indicated they were in favour of something being done to improve the commercial sector of the community, there was a wide variety of suggestions - as to what exactly is needed. There was some disagree- ment, however, and one of the strongest dissenting voices came from. Herb Brooks, of Brooks Feed Store on Queen Street. Referring to the money (up to $3000, Police, merchants to discuss rising crime Several armed robberies in Port Perry in recent months has prompted the Whitby detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police to arrange a meeting with business and people and merchants. P.C. Brian Dunham, com- munity relations officer with the detachment says the meeting will take place November 30 in Port Perry with the full co-operation of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. - Senior officers from Downsview and Whitby will be present to outline to the merchants the proper pro- cedures to follow if they are the victims of a robbery, and explain how to make a thorough and accurant de- scription. A police film will be shown. He's On His Way half of it a grant from the Township) that the Chamber plans to spend for a prelimi- nary study, Mr. Brooks said he was "quite disgusted" with the idea. he said the money could be better spent improving the off-street parking and doing away with the U-turn at the intersection of Queen and Water Streets. The parking problem could be improved, indicated Mr. rooks, by using some of Palmer Park for cars. He suggested there is too much wasted space in the park at present, and possibly the two ball diamonds which are unused half the year should be moved to the fair grounds. Mr. Brooks added that he believes the main street in Port Perry is just fine the way itis. 'No little town has a more. up-to-date main street," he said. "All the stores have good fronts," _ The legality of the decision by Scugog Council to vote money for the preliminary Santa to highlight parade Ho, ho, ho, ho. Guess who's coming to town. He's a big man with a white beard and a twinkle in his eye. He wears a bright red suit, black boots, and for most of the year he is very busy at his work- shop in the far north: And the youngsters, of course, just love him. _ Santa is coming to Port Perry December 3 where he will be the very special PPT St, un-- rsa" Longer Michelle Stevens, who is just three and a half years old is one of the youngest members of the Port Perry Figure Skating Club. As a winter 'sports activity, figure skating can be enjoyed by.all ages. guest of honour annual Santa Claus Parade. Organizers say that sev- eral floats and bands will take part in.the parade which gets underway at 2:00 p.m. at Port Perry High School, and will make its way down Queen Street to the Latcham Centre. The marching graups will include the Canadian Major- ettes, the Shrine Band and Mini Bikes from Oshawa, the Centennial Accordian Band from Newmarket, the popular Clown Band from Brampton, and the Bramp- ton Senators Drum and Bugle Corps made up of 40 youngsters who carry the colours of the Canadian Legion and the Firefighters Association. Parade organizers say there is still lots of room for any group or organization to enter a float, large or small, on any theme. Those inter- ested in taking part should call 985-2281 for more de- tails. And of course Santa him- self will be in the parade. When it winds up at the Latcham Centre Santa will be there with bags of candies for the youngsters. And the kids will have the chance to tell him what they'd like to see under the tree Christmas morning. in the study was questioned by Mr. Brooks, and a similar senti- ment was expressed by William Barr of Stedmans Department Store in the Port Perry Plaza on Highway 7A. However, Mr. Barr did indi- Vol.112 No. 3 cate that the idea of doing something to improve the commercial area would be a good one. He said that all businesses, including those in the plaza would benefit if more people . could be Wednesday, November 23, 1977 attracted to the shopping facilities in Port Perry. A BUS TOUR Wayne and Caroline Luke of Luke's Country Store on Queen Street both indicated (continued on page 11) 32 Pages Getting ready for op romantic leads: in the Scugog Choral Society production of the Merry Widow. (More pictures on Page 8). ening night. Bill Slute and Debby Jones play the Stage set for 'Merry Widow' The Scugog Choral Society will present four perform- ances of Fraiiz Lehar's "Merry Widow." Set in Paris about the turn of the century this three-act operetta contains numerous musical selections, and has delighted audiences for many years. The Choral Society pro- duction, under the direction of Mrs. Grace Hastings, will feature Debby Jones as. Anna, the Merry Widow, and Bill Slute as Danilo in the male romantic lead. Cather- ine Millar, Larry Kendall and Jack Dowson also have major acting parts in the (For story and. more. pictures, turn to » Page 21). production' and: théy will be +" backed up-by a cast of almost 40 singers and dancers. And of course those on the stage will be backed by numerous people working hard on such things as cos- tumes, lighting, make-up, Receive >The Central Ontario Museum Association and the Port Perry Tennis Club are two of several Durham Region organizations awarded Wintario grants . recently. The museum is to recelve a gant -of $1,050 to help 'ifr . screens. set design and construction. The musical accompani- ment will be given by Gloria Forder on the piano and Dr. "Tom Millar at the organ. The first presentation is this Friday night, November 25. The performance will be repeated November 26, and then again on December 2 and 3. All performances are at Town Hall, 1873, in Port Perry. Wintario money the preparation of a brochure publicizing the programs of Ontario museums. The Tennis Club will re- ceive $610 to help purchase tennis balls and wind- . Labour. The largest grant in Dur- ham Region is for $127,500 to Brock Town- ship to help pay for the costs of rebuilding the shell _of the Sunderland Arena as required by the Ministry of IAN ne CET si, NAL