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6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 21, 1986 Court action is imminent The two year feud between Oshawa and Durham Region over who owns the Regional head- quarters building could soon heat in- to a major battle. The building on Rossland Road in Whitby is home for several Regional departments, the council chambers, provincial court rooms and the registry office. Last week, in an effort to sort out the question of legal ownership, the Region's management committee voted to initiate court action. The vote by the management committee of the Region upset Oshawa Mayor Allan Pilkey who declared Durham could face a very expensive settlement of the issue. Mayor Pilkey has claimed for the past two years that Oshawa holds a valid legal ownership on part of the building by virtue of a 1963 agree- ment between the City and the former Ontario County an agree- ment he claims was never sur- rendered when Durham Region was formed in 1972. Durham Region has taken the position the building belongs to Durham, although the Region's over headquarters feud legal department feels the case may not be air-tight. The issue came to a head two years ago when the Region receiv- ed as offer of $7 million from the provincial government for the building and land, with this money . to be used as part of the payment for a new Regional HQ which would bring all departments under one roof. Scugog Mayor Jerry Taylor sup- ports the decision to get the matter into court for a ruling. 'This is something that has been held over our heads for the past two years. It's time to clear the air," he said. He said his support for getting the matter into court for a judgement has nothing to do with whether or not the Region should be consider- ing a new HQ building. "I simply want to find out who has clear title to the building and the property," he told the Star last Friday. Mayor Pilkey said the city of Oshawa is prepared to negotiate if the Region recognizes its' claim on the building. But he warned that if the matter goes to court and the Ci- Letters Pornography issue (From page 5) community standards has at the same time been nullified. When pro- vincial and municipal police at- tempt to prosecute, the defense has been that dealers cannot be pro- secuted, for purveying material which has been granted entry by Canadian Customs, whose jurisdic- tion is Federal. We are also concerned for the right of local communities to deter- mine the nature of their own en- vironment. In a large city, those who find material offensive can avoid it if it has adequate legal Want to find out HOW TO BECOME A RACE CAR DRIVER? ... See page 24 THE DURHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION limits. In a small community, every element of the local environment has impact on every other. Each ci- ty, moreover, has a unique character and its people should be able to determine, within the limits of the Criminal Code, what that character shall be. If therefore, the people of a city, town or village in Canada wish further to restrict either the sale or rental of por- nographic material or the shows, live or otherwise, presented within their community, that should be tHeir right. We pray that your government will find better ways to deal with the plague of pornography than some of the recommendations from the Fraser Report. It is essential, Prime Minister, that the Judaeo-Christian values and tradition of the beauty and sacredness of human sexuality be upheld. Yours respectfully, Nelson C. Patterson, Grand Knight, on behalf of Knights of Columbus, Immaculate Conception Council, Port Perry, Ont. on behalf of PORT PERRY HIGH SCHOOL wishes to thank all local business, industry and community groups for your participation in our J Work Experience and Co-operative Education Jf Programs during the 1985-86 school year. / Your active assistance in these work / study programs 1s a significant contribution to comunity in- uw hk / volvement in education. PARTNERSHIPS J WORKING NOW i ... FOR THE Ya) FUTURE. 4 ty wins its' case, Oshawa may de- mand cash for 30 percent of the building's value, plus a share of all the rent the Region has collected over the years from provincial departments. | Regional chairman Gary Her- rema believes it is time to get the dispute out of the political arena and into a court of law for settlement. But before that happens, the issue must clear one major hurdle. The committee's recommendation to go to court must be approved by the full Regional council. It's on the agenda for the May 21st meeting and councillors from Oshawa are expected to fight the issue strenuously. Dedication for women (From page 2) since the beginning in 1969 and serv- ed on many committees including Pioneer Days and Canoe the Nonquon. Barbara would always say to the museum curator. 'What can I do to help. I have no talent for display, but I can clean and polish." And at the Canoe the Nonquon race each June, Barbara was always clocking the canoeists at the finish line wearing that wide- brimmed hat that was her trade- mark. While Barbara was well known for her dedication as a volunteer, she was a much loved and respected teacher of special kids with special needs. She taught the TMR class at R.H. Cornish School, and her belief was that each child could learn something. She applauded each small achievement. She taught with great patience and a sense of humour. Mrs. Brock said that Barbara fac- ed all of life's challenges head on, in- cluding her illness. Once Barbara received doctor's permission to leave hospital for a few hours to at- tend a surprise birthday party for Bill Brock. Mrs. Brock ended her tribute with the following words: 'To Barbara with the beautiful smile and in- domitable spirit, I dedicate this tree, may it live, grow and flourish." During the tributes paid to Lillian and Barbara, most of those in atten- dance were wiping tears away, and many said afterwards that it was a beautiful way to remember two ge- nuinely nice individuals. AM! yo an KY A £3 W vg ; kb ( he - yh spy fe 0 0 N ® gt Vp » . Editorial (From page 4) municipality $750,000 over the next three or four years. That's a considerable sum in a cash-starved small municipality like Scugog. The money could have been put to several very good uses for the improvement of Scugog Township, including the reloca- tion of the Fairgrounds. Co It now looks like the Fairgrounds will remain as they are until the lease expires in 19995. Who knows whether that land will have the same development potential in nine years? Yesterday's Memories (From page 4) and Wilma Wolters was crowned Queen by last year's winner Mary Lou Malcolm. Second princess was Debbie McLaughlin and first princess was Katie Schmidt. Janet Cope a grade 11 student at Port Perry High School placed first in the typing competitions held in Oshawa. She also won the ac- curacy class in the intermediate division. Work is underway on a major expansion of Mother Jackson's Open Kitchen Ltd. on Simcoe Street. The new addition of a huge freezer will cost over $100,000 and will be used to store over a half- million frozen pies. LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE 18 Yrs. Experience 2985-3873 1 oe p\- Deck Work Discounts for Seniors SCUGOG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JULY 10 - 11 - 12 We are now taking bookings for space on our Queen Street Mall. If you have not booked a spot for your organization ... PLEASE DO IT NOW! 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