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"A Family Tradition for 126 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 24, 1992 - 3 Parks committee seeks Scugog's Parks and Recreation Committee unveiled plans for a three-year, $40,000 water- front park. The park, just north of the library, will feature bicycle and walking paths, sitting are- as and viewing and sitting platforms. Committee member Marilyn Pearce and Mayor Howard Hall view the plans. See story for detalls. Good year for tourist centre Almost 7,000 people sought information from the Scugog Chamber of Commerce's Tour- ist Information Centre this year. A total of 6,947 visitors passed through the centre which is located on Water Street. That was an increase of 4,700 visitors compared to the 1991 figure of 2,200. During its first year in 1990, the Tourist Infor- mation Centre attracted 700 visitors. Port Perry's gaining popular- ity as a tourist town and grow- ing awareness of the informa- tion centre were factors in the increase in numbers at the cen- tre, manager Marion Lee says. The centre's hours were also extended this year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week, to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Satur- daysand 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun- days. The Tourist Information Cen- tre operates for six months of the year from the Victoria Day weekend until Thanksgiving weekend. July 1 (Canada Day) was the busiest day. Employees at the centre helped 187 visitors. Records in the centre's guest book show that Port Perry played host to visitors from across Canada and the United States, as well as England, France, Hong Kong, Northern Ireland, Poland, Switzerland, New Zealand, Australia, Bel- gium, Germany, Trinidad, Ber- muda, Scotland, and Holland. someone » A variety of sizes, shapes, contents & prices » Excellent corporate gift for employees & clients al Gift Baskets of Distinction for Holiday Giving » each basket individually created for that special + Ideal for family, neighbours, teachers & other special friends » Order now for best selection » Delivery & shipping available Hours: Mon to Wed. 10am - 5:30pm; Thurs. - Fri. 10am to 9pm; Sat. 10am - 6pm, Sun. 12noon - 5pm 158 Queen St., Port Perry 985-0025 (From page 1) will improve as the township moves away from using harmful insecticides and chemicals. "I think what we're doing is enriching the waterfront by practicing some good conserva- tion methods on our shoreline," she said. The project will be completed in a number of phases over the next three years, with the bulk of the work being conducted in 1998. Although the township is co- ordinating the project, a num- ber of local organizations are also getting involved. TechStar, a local manufacturer, will be do- nating an enviro-dock to be used as a fishing platform, as well as recycling facilities. The Kawartha Region Con- servation Authority (KRCA) is also playing an active role in the project and will contribute the educational signs. ~~ The public has also been giv- en the opportunity to partici- pate in the process. A public meeting held last Thursday was used as an information session to not only inform the public, but also to gauge their response. Councillor Pearce says they will public input consider the public's reaction and make any necessary chang- es. She says the residents' com- ments will have a bearingon the project. "We want to involve the pub- lic in the process right from the start," she said. Ward 1 Councillor Ken Car- ruthers was pleased with the re- sponse to the meeting and was impressed with the quality of the comments received. In fact he says the park was "very well received from people in the general area." ' The public can digest the in- formation before making fur- ther comments, he said. Althoughitis onlyin the plan- ning stages, many are already excited about it. Mayor Howard Hall says it will be "a natural extension of 'the park" where everybody can take advantage of it. And he says the attractive feature of the development is thatit won't cost alot of money. The cost is estimated at $40,000, with one-third being paid by a government grant. The remaining two-thirds will come from the Parks Reserve Fund. % FRAMER'S GALLERY CLEARANCE CENTRE IS NOW OPEN! 25% to 75% Jil =1aVaigl[g]e] Talis 1{elg=]) Kelly Gruber "Anyone's Call" by Les Tait Regular price framed $445.00 Special Price Framed $299.00 os en nnn 10:00am to 5:00pm 10:00am to 6:00pm 10:00am to 5:00pm 12:30pm to 4:30pm Port Perry 2 doors east of Framer's Gallery