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™, \ PARR 20 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, June 20, 1979 letters RIAN WE WTP NG PI ERAS HT STI St CA FT FO To PES I) LEAL Hy ON WAT AOR RAN An open letter to Scugog Twp. citizens (From Page 5) ice to continue within the Community. Second, a history of the present situation should be helpful. The Library Board ap- proached the previous Coun- cil and outlined the necessity of an expansion programme. Council concurred with this decision and indicated to the Board that they favoured the preservation of the existing building and an expansion at the present site. Council also advised the Board that there could be some problems with local by-laws-but if they were minor they could be dealt with by the Committee of Adjustment. Subsequently Council in- dicated that they would offer financial support for the ex- pansion - the figure of one hundred thousand dollars was mentioned. Council also recognized that the balance of the funds would come from the Province, private foundations, and individual contributions. Because such funds are not always "In Hand" when the expense is incurred the Municipality offered bridge financing. Because such financing would extend beyond the life of the present Council de- benture approval had to be sought. In late winter of this year the Library Board presented a proposal to the Council. Upon review of this proposal Council determined that the site could not handle the proposed addition, because By-Law contravention over parking are not minor. This presented areal di- lemma. Should an addition be attempted? Where is stop sign? Dear Sir: This letter should have been written in May as an "anniversary" contribution. It was May, 1978, when I appeared at a council meeting with a petition requesting a "stop" sign be installed at the corner of Paxton & Rosa Streets. There have been many accidents at this corner which presently has a "yield" sign. I presented the petition and was thrilled when informed that the request had been approved that afternoon. Would you believe I watched out our window the very next day and wondered if the new sign would be put up? After six weeks I phoned the Municipal Office and received such a sarcastic reply to my query regarding Liberals & Dear Sir: Some time ago you were asking for letters from the public so here's one more. My comments are two-fold and not related in any way. First of all I object to your use of the word "bungling" in reference to the Liberals in your editorial of June 13th, "Hot Water Already'. It is your opinion and you are entitled to it but over forty the sign, I hung up and phoned a councillor. May I say at this point that (then Councillor) Jerry Taylor was very helpful and concerned and tried several times to find the cause for the delay, but he too has probably given up by now. So friends, don't worry about the new trucks, new adminis- trator, etc., that are now being discussed. After all, if it takes more than a year to get a stop sign....... ? Since Mr. Mahaffy was kind enough to offer his tax increase for the purchase of a new flag for the Municipal office, I feel it only fair that I offer mine for the purchase of a stop sign - new or used! (Mrs.) Dawn Ireland Port Perry Library percent of the population would not agree with you. the thrust of your editorial was criticism of Clark's pol- icy to move the Israeli Em- bassy. What need was there to mention the Liberals? It's as if you could not bear to criticize the Conservatives without making a jibe at the Liberals in a meaningless (Turn to page 7) Come to meeting Dear Sir: How about it folks, we are going to have a ratepayers meeting at the High School gym at 8 o'clock Thursday night. From the amount of people that are planning on coming and letting our council know what they think of their idea of trying to cram a new library and municipal building down our throats instead of expanding the ones we already have and leave the park area alone, I think they better adjourn their meeting to the arena. "J really don't think there is anyone besides the council who thinks it is a good idea. Do they expect a medal or just their names on a plaque for posterity? Think again fellows, I don't think you will get any co-operation on spending our money that foolishly. I really don't think any of you that try to push the move will be re-elected either. We are all burned up about the increase in taxes let alone the lack of restraint you are using it for. So come to the meeting, folks, and bring your friends and neighbours from Reach, Scugog, Blackstock and Port Perry who feel the way I do, and maybe the council will get the message. Name witheld by request You might. remember during the last municipal election the Rate- payers Association asked all candidates how they felt about the expansion. All the candidates agreed to an ex- pansion although some offer- ed qualifications. There were no serious questions raised by the electorate to this and so it seemed safe to assume all agreed with some form of expansion. Could the expansion be reduced in size? the Library Board's proposal was to meet the needs of the Com- munity for a period of up to twenty years. A smaller addition would mean yet another addition in five to twelve years and the same questions would have to be confronted at that time: Could additional land be acquired adjacent to the site? The only property of use would be the lawn bowl- ing green and this would mean re-location of the lawn bowling club and a lack of the facility for about two seasons. Such a move was informally discussed at least twice in the recent past, once when the new baseball dia- mond was built and once when the club obtained a New Horizon grant. On both occasions a new location was objected to. If relocation occurred a new club house and fencing would be requir- ed adding to the cost. Could the Library Board acquire a new site within or near the core area of Port Perry? If such a site could be found could the Board Alternate proposals Dear Sir: With an apparently grow- ing number of our citizens I am concerned about the rather ambitious pro- grammes of Public Build- ings proposed by our Coun- cil. I refer, of course to; 1.The proposed New Library Building; 2. The proposed New Municipal Building; 3. The proposed New accomo- dation for Public Works ve- hicles etc. Concern, criticism or opp- osition do have some value, but without alternative pro- posals they are of little use. So I will propose alterna- tives, which may well have already been considered. If this be so, the council would do us all a service by telling us about it. THE LIBRARY: Most will agree more space is needed to continue the high quality of service provided by the Library. As I understand it the Bowling Green property belongs to the municipality and is leased for a nominal rental to the Bowling Club. Let the township lease this property to the Library Board at nominal rental so that the present Library building may be enlarged and parking space provided as well. Thus the War Memorial to those of World War 1 could be retained. The Bowling Club could be given space on Water street beside the Tennis courts, a more desirable property as afford it? If they could afford it could such a site be acquired and development begun in time to meet the deadline for provincial grants? The Council anticipated the Library Board's dilem- ma and offered to them about half an acre of the newly acquired property on Water Street. This met with the approval of the Library Board. If this site is unacceptable the Library Board will be back to square one, how are they to complete an expan- sion? It should also be mention- ed that a number of mem- bers of the Council felt that the proposed addition to the present building was ugly and would destroy the archi- tecture of the present build- ing. There are some mem- bers of Council who prefer to - preserve the green area known as the bowling green. A recent offer has been made by our Board of Edu- cation Trustees that the ex- isting school facilities be considered for public use of library space and equip ment. This possibility must be given much thought. The Council re-affirms its support of an expansion to the library service in this Municipality. Yours, Scugog Municipal Council. Jerry Taylor, Reg. Rose, Jerry Jackman, Don Cro sier, Richard Drew, John Williams, John Wolters. more parking would be available. THE MUNICIPAL BUILD- ING: Why not "go up" one or two storeys with the present building. Space is available, it is conveniently situated and this could provide space to house municipal, Hydro and Police needs. DEPARTMENT OF WORKS SPACE: Few municipalities the size of ours need or can afford two Recreational Arenas. Indeed, when the new Arena was first propos- ed it was, we were told 'Because the old one was not safe'. But we still use it! I would propose that this be converted to a Works De- partment facility which would be adequate and con- venient. What then do we do with' the Water St. property re- cently acquired? Well it is admirably suited to Park use and I believe grants are still available for this . But if we feel it has to be "built on", then I suggest we establish the new Senior Cit- izens' Housing there rather than as proposed on the "far edge" of the village of Port Perry. It is my judgement these proposals are feasible, real- istic and far less costly than those suggested by our Council. Yours truly, M.B.Dymond M.D. Port Perry remember when ...? continued The Quartet, Bob Dowson, Ted Griffen, Bruce Gerrow and Wesley Jackson sang and won first prize. Sgt. Charles Brignall, R.C.A., who has been over- seas for almost three years, arrived home last night. 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 30, 1954 The large crowd that assembled at Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Uxbridge, was thrilled as they listened to a concert of sacred music presented by the choir of Port Perry United Church under the direction of Mrs. E. Dobson, ATCM and accompanist Mrs. G. _ Jackson, ATCM. : Mr. W.M. Letcher, President of the Provincial Law Bowling Association, accompanied by Mrs. Letcher, will represent Ontario as one of the officials at the Canadian Championship games played at Winnipeg the end of the month. The following is a list of prize winners in the Howdy-Doody prize money contest: Allan Mairs, Elaine Butson, Linda Tripp, Gerald Reader and Ruth Mark. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 2, 1959 The members of the Port Perry Junior Farmer Boys and Girls Club met at Cedar Stone Park, Green- bank for a very successful sports night and weiner roast. A unique evening was reported at the Head Memorial Church and was filled to capacity to view the fashion parade of Wedding Gowns of the last 81 years. June 21st, Port Perry was invaded by sixty mem- bers of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, at the summer meeting of the Port Perry Rod and Gun Club held in the Scout Hall. The Ontario County Junior Farmers Association held their Annual Rifle Shoot at the home of Wm. ° Stearman. 15 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 25, 1964 A large crowd gathered at the local Legion Hall last Saturday evening to witness the burning of their mortgage. The $10,500. mortgage, which was on the new building, has been paid off and John Maw, President of the local branch watched as Edward Mulholland, treasurer of the branch, burned the mort- gage. Champions at the Port Perry Public School Field Day, held last week were: Laurie Williams, Junior Boys' Champ; Janet Baird, Junior Girls' Champ; Scott Kenny, Senior Boys' Champ; and Sandra Hall, Senior Girls' Champ. } Saturday morning Mrs. Nelson of Port Perry came to Blackstock to test Guide Patrol Leaders Judy Cochrane, Betty Bradburn, Elizabeth Thompson and Nancy Dorrell, who all earned their Camper's Badges. Mr. and Mrs. A. Carter and Mr. and Mrs. C. Car- ter, Scugog, were in Oshawa recently attending the Anniversary Alumni Dance at the General Hospital. Mrs. Gordon Munroe of Kelowna, B.C. spent a few days with Mrs. Carter. } 10 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 26, 1969 Marie Taylor, prominent musician and teacher from Port Perry, was recently appointed to the staff of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto as accom- panist for teachers and advance vocal studenis and performers of the Canadian Opera Company. Mrs. Jean M. Rose, B.Sc., a graduate of Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, successfully passed licensing examinations set by Ontario College of Pharmacy. She is now fully qualified to practice pharmacy in Ontario. A member of the staff of Lawrence Pharmacy, Mrs. Rose is well-known to people in Port Perry and area. After 11 years of ownership, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh 'Santer have sold San-Man Motel on Highway 12 near 'Manchester to Mr. and Mrs. F. Belanter of Whitby. The 21st Birthday of Blue Ray Chapter was recen- tly celebrated in the Masonic Hall with approximately two hundred members and visitors present. William Harrison, Clive Boyd and Charlie Lown at- tended the quarterly meeting of the Ontario Firefighters' Association in Teeswater on Sunday. Mr. William Diamond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Diamond, Port Perry, recently received his B.Sc. degree (Honours Applied Physics) from the University of Waterloo.