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6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 30, 1986 BEACOCK -- GIBSON At a pretty candlelight ceremony on October 10, 1986, in Town Hall 1873, Port Perry, Elizabeth Anne Gibson became the bride of Scott Edward Beacock. The bride is the daughter 'of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gibson and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beacock. Donna Gibson, sister of the bride was maid of honour and bridesmaid was Barbara Gibson, also a_sister of the bride. Nick Van \n Seggelen Jr., friend of the groom was the best man and Ron Beacock, brother of the groom was the usher. A dance and reception was held following the ceremony in Town Hall 1873. Following a honeymoon in Niagara Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Beacock are residing in Port Perry. Out of town guests at the wedding included the groom's parents and sister of Grande Prairie, Alberta and the bride's aunt, uncle and cousins of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. THE BAHAI COMMUNITY OF SCUGOG EXTENDS BEST WISHES TO ALL DURING THE CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF HIS HOLINESS CHRIST. FAA DOK CRAFT SHOP featuring quilts, baby items, greeting cards, pine accessories, a Christmas Corner, antiques and many other items. 986-4833 1/2 MILE EAST OF THE 4 CORNERS IN CAESAREA . Season's Greetings from PORT PERRY 7A & WATER * CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT _J#] * WALLPAPER STEAMERS ; * MOVING EQUIPMENT go L * TEXTURE MACHINES Jd fp * FLOOR SANDERS a * SNOWBLOWERS ny * LOG SPLITTERS 35 NV: * CHAIN SAWS ) on 7% ICE AUGERS and more ... GLASSES -- PARTY GOODS GAMES -- TABLES -- SANTA SUITS -- 985- 7771 Co-op housing approved (From page 1) rents their unit from the Co- Operative. The initial Board of Directors con- sists of a number of Port Perry residents who have become increas- ingly concerned about the lack of af- fordable housing in Port Perry. They started working with Chris Smith and Associates in 1984 in order to develop the Co-Op, acquir- ing the land, obtaining Municipal approvals and obtaining the Letters necessary Provincial approvals. It has been a long and difficult task, however, well worth it now that all necessary approvals have been ac- quired. The officers of the Co-Op in: clude Peggy Ridgway, President; Frances Sandison, Vice-President; Frank Murphy, Treasurer; and An- dy Baca, Secretary. \cubers at large are Jim Wilbur, Nancy Wagg and Roy Grierson. Chris Smith and Associates are providing the resource group ser- vice to Borelia, assisting them in setting up the Co-Op, getting it built and educating the members in the method of operating a Co-Op. Those interested in finding out more about the Co-Op or becoming involved should contact Chris Smith & Associates at 686-4787. A public information meeting has been arranged for Thursday, February 5th, at 8 p.m., in the Kinsmen Hall, (formerly known as the Scout Hall) on Lilla Street in Port Perry. Watch for an advertise- ment in this newspaper. In defense of double parking To The Editor! Re: Chatterbox by Cathy Olliffe, December 23, 1986. Being a driver of an '18 Wheeler' (tractor-trailer) that has to make deliveries to towns such as Port Perry, Cobourg, Port Hope, etc., I object to being classified as a '"Bonehead" or a "Inconsiderate Jerk." Do you have any idea how difficult it is to maneuver a vehicle over 60' long, weighing sometimes over 50,000 Ibs., down a busy street such as Queen St. in Port Perry. Most retailers do not have a loading dock for a truck of this size and we are forced to unload from the street. As for going down a side street, most residential streets, heavy trucks are prohibited, hydro and telephone wires are too low for clearance, corners too tight to make turns. As for the smaller courier trucks, yes, they can go on side streets or to the back of retail outlets, so please don't make statements grouping all truck drivers into 1 basket. Transport drivers sometimes have to double park, it's hard to wait for 7 to 8 cars to pull away from parking at curbs all at one time so we can unload freight at customer' Ss stores. While I'm getting this off my - chest, I would like to ask the drivers of '4 wheelers" (cars) to be a little more considerate to the trucks on the road. We have to swing wide to make a right turn, I don't know how many times I have signaled, check- ed mirrors, and half way through my turn, found a car sneaking up on the right side between the trailer and curb, or try backing in off the roadway, after checking the way is clear by getting out of the cab and walking back to visually see - emergency flasher going - get back in tractor and some car will pull right up behind you, oblivious. to what you are doing or they try to go through as you are backing in. If 1 car makes it through the next 1 will try it too and there's the '"'Bonehead" '"'Jerk" truck driver blocking traffic again. These trucks don't stop on a dime as some people seem to think. On the highway we need room from the vehicle ahead of us but, a car will pass, do a quick lane change in front of us and our safety margin is gone or worse if traffic is slowing down we have no margin at all. It's call- «d an Accident, 50,000 Ibs. and into the back of 2000 Ib. car and it's the truck drivers fault for following too close, even if 2 seconds ago there CHESTERFIELD SUITES - LOVE SEATS SECTIONALS - MATTRESSES A Large Selection LESS THAN 2 4 1/2 PRICE! McKEEN FURNITURE 524 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa - 7255181 was lots of room. At 90km we need a minimum of 153 metres to stop. Think about this the next time you pass a truck on the 401 in rush hour and jump in front of him because there is space in his lane between the truck and the next vehicle. That space is there for a reason. I know not all truck drivers drive this way. I see them 2' off the rear bumper of a car or truck on the 401 or other roadways, weaving in and out passing cars and well over the Planning a New Year's Eve Party? We have ... PARTY SUPPLIES available! * STREAMERS * THROWS ~ * NOISEMAKERS * BANNERS * NAPKINS * INVITATIONS SR on't forget your year-end supplies. Sale priced to December 31, 1986. PAYROLL BOOKS FILE FOLDERS STORAGE BOXES the Cr Pb SW o\©O 3 tl * HATS & HORNS SLO speed limit. These are the ones that get us all classified the way you have. Most of us are Professional Drivers. Yours truly, Peter R. Barber, Blackstock, Ont. P.S. Remember without trucks there would be no merchandise to sell or buy at local retailers in town or anywhere! / o! oO oO | ol < \ PORT PERRY STAR CO. LIMITED 235 QUEEN STREET, PORT PERRY, ONTARIO. (416) 985-7383