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2 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 20, 1989 Some improvements to be done this year Parkland development a gradual process The re-development of the parkland along the Port Perry waterfront will be a gradual process, but some improvement will be done this summer in Palmer Park. About 30 people attended a public meeting June 13 to see the conceptual parkland plan prepared by O'Brien and Asso- ciates, landscape architects from Port Perry. The conceptual plan calls for extensive changes and im- provements to the long ribbon of public parkland that stretches from Water Street in the south to Beech Street in the north. And while new playground equipment will be put up this summer at the Palmer Park beach area, Scugog Mayor Ho- ward Hall told the meeting there is no overall timetable to implement the changes pro- osed. "We (the Township) will do Boy killed, suspect flees from Port Perry hospital Durham Regional Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with the death of a four year old Thornton boy. Kevin Best died in Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children on Friday as a result of a tragic ac- cident Wednesday June 14 at 11:16 a.m. Kevin was the son of Marga- ret Best of R.R.#1 Thornton, Ontario. Mrs. Best received mi- nor injuries in the crash, but her two year old son, Colin, sus- tained major injuries and is still being treated at Sick Kids. Durham Regional Police say Careless driving A 31 year old Ajax man has been charged with careless driving as a result of an acci- dent near the Chalk Lake gpringon Durham Road 23. Durham Regional Police say the accident happened Sunday June 18 at 8 a.m. According to police reports, a vehicle operat- ed by Franco Tanel was facing north on 23, when it made a U- turn in front of a northbound car driven by Karen Donnison, 47, of Ashburn. Both drivers and a passenger in the Tanel vehicle suffered mi- nor injuries and were taken to Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. Po- lice say no U-turn signs are posted in the spring area. Stolen Durham Regional Police re- port a portable gas tank filled with gasoline was stolen from a boat on Sunrise Beach some- time between June 13 and 16. The stolen property is esti- mated to be worth $75. INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 193 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY, ONT. LOB 1NO (416) 985-7306 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE NATIONAL TRUST A Division of National Victoria and Grey Trustco 1% 1 Year Annual Interest 10% % 5 Year Annual Rates Subject to Change without Notice. VG a, aitkkk. the Best vehicle, a 1986 Toyota, Tercel, was headed south. on Durham Road 23, south of Vic- toria Corners. A 1978 Chevrolet van, head- ed northbound on the shoulder of 23, collided with the Tercel. The driver of the van, a male in his mid-20's, 5'8", about 160 FREE * TEST RIDES * * REFRESHMENTS* "CUSTOMER FIRST" BUTTONS (imited quantity) * Hot Dogs (sat) * cosiy Blanchl ==co=eaeE Look for the BIG TENT at... et cos? © pounds, was taken to Port Perry's Community Memorial Hospital via ambulance. Once at the hospital, police say the man fled. Uniformed police and officers from the Criminal Investiga- tion Branch are searching for the man. Charges are pending. BIG TEN REEy ec. Ful TALISMAN: THE CYCLE AND HOCKEY SPECIALISTS 'DAY OPORTS 980 Brock Road South, Pickering the work as we are able to, fi- nancially," he said. In Palmer Park, the plans calls for a boardwalk to be built along the shoreline with an ob- servation deck jutting into the lake. The plan also suggests that eventually, there should a walk- way linking the entire water- front from south to north. The plan calls for day boat slips to be built at the govern- ment pier, improvements to the lands north of the boat launch- ing ramp, clearly defined access areas into the parklands, and the eventual removal of the two baseball diamonds on Water Street. The latter will not happen overnight, said Mayor Hall, as moving baseball diamonds is tied directly to whether the Township develops recreational land near the Scugog Arena on Durham Road 8. RACH [L/S/ADISRN GIANT SALE NG BIKES under the Several people at the meet- ing who live along Water Street or operate businesses, said there is a severe parking prob- lem, especially when there are baseball tournaments or games in process. Generally, the changes suggested by the consultants were received favourably at the meeting June 13, but like every- thing else, they will depend on the Township's ability to fi- nance them. There was one suggestion from the floor that the Town- ship might consider asking for donations from the public and the corporate sector as one way of paying for the improvements. Meanwhile, the meeting was told that the Water Street: re-construction project is right on schedule, and barring any unforseen circumstances, the major portion of the work will be completed by Festival Days Store Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-6. Orders Welcome 839-5610