The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

CA Family Tradition for 127 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 9, 1993 - 7 Fairground land target of debate By Alice Lee Associate Director A large area of land located in Port Perry has become the tar- get of debate once again be- tween the Scugog Council and the Port Perry Agriculture Soci- ety. The future plans of the fair grounds are in jeopardy unless a 10 year lease can be secured with the Township of Scugog. The Port Perry Fairgrounds has been in the possession of the Township of Scugog since they were purchased in 1910. This parcel of land is zoned "park land" and has been leased by the Agricultural Society, who have effectively main- tained the property and build- ings, through numerous volun- teer hours, over many years. Most residents of this com- munity drive by the open area of greenbelt, unaware of its varied uses throughout the year. Of course the three day Port Perry Fair, held annually, on Labor Day Weekend, is considered its main event. The fall fair draws large crowds into the communi- ty from far and wide. Last year a hardball organi- zation was formed, and a base- ball diamond created. Approxi- mately five nights a week, teams of young people enjoyed this popular sport. : Society wants lease extended During the summer months until final harvest a large varie- ty of fresh local farm produce is available Saturday mornings at the Farmer's Market. Magically, the fairgrounds were transformed into a minia- ture tent city, when the local Scouting Association hosted a Cubaree last summer! Popular events also include the Show and Pull, including truck and tractor pulls. Throughout the year, be it early morning or late evening, various local residents can be seen taking advantage of the free open area and fresh air to walk, jog or exercise the dog. A "car stopping," favorite sight is the horses exercising around the track. All of these sights, sounds and events make Port Perry what it is. A mixture of residen- tial and rural merging together. For many years the Agricultu- ral Society has provided, through volunteers, a commu- nity sense of values, a feeling of pride only accomplished when everyone pulls together to com- plete a job. Looking ahead to the future these basic values and principles must be protected and nurtured for our children and generations to come. The fairgrounds have been maintained without cost to the SELECT ART GALLERIES On all Frames in stock (excluding budget frames and oval frames) In stock frames only available at our Warehouse & Uxbridge locations BUY 1 GET 1 FREE SAME VALUE OR LESS taxpayer, the $1,000 received from council represents only 0.85 per cent of the fair board's operating costs. Should council decide to control this land main- tenance costs would become the township's responsibility. Therefore, more tax dollars re- quired. Grant money is availa- ble to the fair board but not to the township. The lease must be extended for 10 years in order to receive the grants. More and more areas of park land located within communi- ties are being viewed by local councils as a source of revenue. Technical difficulties have al- ready been mentioned regard- ing sewage capacities in Port Perry. Should the council sell the property, what would be the cost to the community in the fu- For someone you know PINEWOOD CENTRE FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROBLEMS - 416-723-8195 (24 HOURS) A part of the Oshawa General Hospital 40% os STOCK FRAMES (when purchased individually) | 35% ots Custom Frames °Regular Glass, Nonglare & Denglass °Acid Free Mats & Regular Mate Custom Metal Frames 25% *Oval & Circle Frames 1/3 off ~ ALL IN- STOCK POSTERS POSTER FRAMES $3 °° Includes dry mounting, regular glass, assembly and high quality Metal, Silver or Gold Frame "MOTHER AND SON" BY Robert Duncan Hours You Name It... We Frame It... Specials also available from SELECT ART Mon. .......cceenne. Closed i fro GALLERIES Friday. 9:30-6:00 Saturday ........... 9:30-5:00 : \Wistead Dx. Newmarkat 13 Brock St. W. |, I g| [Sunday........... Closed Select Art Galleries (N-W Brock & Main) ("7s i |] saeoncs 16686 Yongo St. Uxbridge « rqromeie] Fob. 28, 1993 qumark oosran . 28, 1993 1-800-387-9303 852-5010 \. J or while quantities last. (416) 895-3002 ture? As Port Perry has expanded to the north, the fairgrounds are no longer on the outskirts of town. This area must be main- tained for park land, The area takes in a larger per- centage of park land then Palm- er, Birdseye, Poplar and Cart- wright Parks combined. Large crowds, many from out of town, use these areas now, leaving lit- tle space for a growing commu- nity. Replacement cost to move the fairgrounds would be impossi- ble in this time of restraint and -- Cc ~---- th Qualify for up to a 2% more interest to a Laurentian Bank oo . Offer and LH Tan -- Talk RRSP and go sooner an you think! Retirement planning is serious business. So, come talk to a Laurentian Bank representative today! on your contribution GIC RRSP.* At the same time, enter our super RRSP-Sunfun contest, with more than 100 great prizes to be won, including three dream cruises! Let's talk RRSP! You could be going places sooner than you think and it all starts at Laurentian Bank! 165 Queen Street 985-8435 he LAURENTIAN BANK OF CANADA "SINCE 1846 'For complete details on this offer, visit your branch of Laurentian Bank or Laurentian Trust. 1 BIC 4 2 4 ay or 8 I hy PIP qe prvi 0s Vor {aang limited tax dollars! Discussion will occur be- tween Scugog Council and the fair board on Feb. 16 as to the future plans for the fair- grounds. This is a part of our heritage. Now is the time to speak to your elected representatives. Make it known to them how you feel. Want to get involved? You are welcome to join, attend a meet- ing or just come out to help. Next meeting Wednesday, March 3 at 8 p.m. at the Medical Centre on Paxton Street. P.S. farming is not a prerequisite! places