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6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, February 4, 1986 Yesterday's | Let's talk says Region Memories (From page 5) drivers were bogged down in the huge snowdrifts. Most schools in the area were empty when both students and teachers were unable _ to make it. The Port Perry Star won a second prize for general excellence in the annual Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association's newspaper At a joint meeting between the school boards of Port Perry, Reach and Scugog, it was decided that Scugog schools should join with Port Perry public school as of January 1, 1967. This is due to fhe Jac} that Scugog schools has below the mandatory daily atten- dance of 100. | 10 YEARS AGO Wednesday, February 4, 1976 A 1967 Chevrolet owned by Mike Adam, 17, was one of over 450 Custom cars and vans chosen to be shown at Speed Sport '76 at the CNE by Don and Wendy Tran for the past 2!4 years, chariged hands on February 2nd. The new owners are Ed and Eileen Apsega and Her- man and Carol Meijerink. The Township of Scugog honoured a number of local residents at their annual Awards Night. At a brief ceremony the following were honoured: Ben Pickard for 25 years on the fire department; Harold Dobson, roads department employee for 7 years; Frank Andrews, roads department employee for 18 years; Sue Gribbon for her outstanding record of national and international victories in Judo Tran's General Store in Prince Albert, which has been owned figure skating. competitions, and David Porter for outstanding achievements in Letters Local work needed Dear Sir: After Mr. McDermott told our "Council Monday afternoon January 27th that the Ontario Neighbourhood Improvement Program provides money to Municipalities for such work as sidewalks, street lighting, road repairs, improvements to parks and other community facilities. | I do hope council will look into a good roadway and proper sidewalk and Port Perry Hospital. The way I see it, Water Street is not your average Street; Water Street needs more than a bit of curb work or new sidewalks. Parking and snow clearing is a very difficult task, even for the Township. I sup- pose those are the kind of projects which normally come under the O.N.LP. I think it is proper for the roads committee to wrestle with this matter and then make its recom- mendations to our Township Council. Council then should be looking at the best financial aspects, then at the best plan for the community. Water Street needs a major overhaul, it has to be completely rebuilt and has to be creatively designed so that the street comes to reflect the town's attractiveness. 'The entire township stands to benefit by the kind of work needed on Rosa, Paxton and Water Streets, granted the value of the Water Street properties will increase once the work is done also individual pro- perty owners will also be faced with the task of keeping their properties up to snuff, to add to the park like atmosphere which will be created when all is said and done. Council will hopefully decide that the work will benefit the entire Township, because we shall all benefit from the end product. Remember TOURISM is the se- cond largest industry in Canada. Roy Walker Smith Port Perry. The shuttle tragedy Dear Sir: As | watched the tragedy of space shuttle flight No.2, it prompted me to write the following, and I thought you might like to share it with your readers. A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY It was Tuesday, January 28, 1966, And Florida's skies were clear. The space shuttle Challenger was being launched, The start of another space research year. shuttle : the Excitedly listening to laughter and cheers. But alas, a tragic explosion, Quickly changed the laughter to It was shuttle flight No.25, An unlucky number indeed. As disaster struck over the Atlantic, While travelling -at an incredible speed. Thousands of people were gazing skywards, As the Challenger shot up, ever so high. Then suddenly, there was a dread- ful explosion, . So bright, it lit up the whole sky. The crowd was shocked and silent, pl their seven courageous friends And this day will long be remembered, al As the day, a whole nation cried. Yours truly, Joseph Van der Wyst, ' R.R.4, Port Perry. The Region of Durham wants to avoid a legal battle with the City of Oshawa over ownership of the Regional headquarters building on Rossland Road, but Durham chair- man insists the Region's claim to full ownership is still as strong as ever. Regional council last week en- dorsed a recommendation from the 'One way laneways © (From page 2) Queen Street to turn these into one- way lanes. The lanes in question are on either side of the Post Office and two fur- ther to the east on Queen Street. If the owners agree, the lanes could be used only by vehicles coming off Queen Street. Area councillor Harvey Graham believes the two way traffic through these lanes now is a hazard and it's only a matter of time before there is a serious accident. SIDEWALK If you've ever walked down the south side of the Queen Street sidewalk and turned the corner at Water Street, you'll know that the slope of the sidewalk there makes for treacherous footing, especially in winter. Council has agreed to repair the slope by removing the sidewalk and curb and then lowering it. "At least one person has taken a nasty fall on that part of the sidewalk this winter. 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Following last week's action by the council to look for further discus- sions, chairman Herrema said Durham would simply '.ke to avoid going to court with one of its member municipalit.es. He denied the Region is seeking a way to avoid court action because of a weak legal position. He also said further negotiations would allow new members of the council to be brought up to date on the conflict. Q CQ A | ov Walentines Day is The day To BRING Jour Loved one TO Omiel's Place FoR a YullL- course OiHNER A refreshing surprise awaits you to compliment your Valentine's Day dining! i Performance by: Omiel's Place ~... comes alive!! A Fabulous Display of "JAZZY MUSIC OF THE 40's - 50's - 60's - "Toronto Jazz Quintet" COVER CHARGE: $19.95 couple PRICE INCLUDES: Dutch style finger and all taxes. Sat., February 15 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Emiel's Place Quoen St. Port Perry 985-2066 "AIKI KEMPO KARATEDO Port Perry's Finest School of Martial Arts Teaching Men, Women, and Children Physical and Mental Control, Street Self Defence, Sport Karate, Weight Facilities, Weaponry. waueo KARA), \ Go HEAD INSTRUCTOR: TED CLEMENT 985-8261 " pron) is eS HAR ai i 9% wi le P-------------- SE Sop sob ead A ud y 1