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10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 15, 1993 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Big V plans approved by council What a difference a week makes. A proposed commercial devel- opment which got raked over the coals last week by members of council, was unanimously ap- proved yesterday. And all it too nor revisions. Last week representatives from the Big V chain of drug stores presented plans to coun- cil for an 8,000-square foot d store at the corner of Queen an John Streets. But council was unimpressed with the design of the building at one point referring to it as "chintzy." Council members argued the plans were not complementary to the historic flavor of the downtown area. They suggested was some mi- the developers go back to the planning stage and fine tune the proposal for a softer image. And fine tune they did. At yesterday's meeting, the representatives presented an improved drawing which re- ceived the unanimous support of council. The revised plans provided for an all-brick design with rounded window frames and built-out columns. The design also included a "softer look" with landscaping. "What you've done is a vast improvement. I am impressed with the changes. They look 200 per cent better," Regional Coun- cillor Yvonne Christie told the representatives. The developers will now nego- tiate a purchase agreement for the proposed land, said Jeff Bai- ley, a representative for the de- velopment. Certificates | D. J. TAYLOR INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 169 North St., Port Perry L9L 1B7 Guaranteed Investment (Rates Subject to Change without Notice) > G.I.C. FIVE YEAR 7.5% PHONE 985-8416 FREE #, BROCHURE Seas =td JULIA DEMPSEY/PORT PERRY STAR Everyone into the pool! "Daffy" took her ducklings for a swim in Roy and Liz Dixon's pool hours after they hatched. The duck nested in the family's backyard in mid-May and the ducklings were hatched on June 9. Neighborhood goes quackers over duck tale When a mallard duck decided to make a local backyard her home, it threw the whole neighborhood into a fowl mood. Roy and Liz Dixon of May Street in Port Perry noticed the duck in their backyard on May 10. "Daffy" decided she wasn't leaving and proceeded to lay 10 eggs under a decorative shrub beside the family's house. She felt even more at home when the Dixons opened up their inground swimming pool. "She goes in for a dip twice a day," Mrs. Dixon told the Star. The neighborhood went quackers on June 9 when the 10 little ducklings hatched. Many of the neighbors came over to the Dix- ons' home to sneak a peek at the fuzzy little creatures. Although she had been told by a wildlife group that Daffy wouldn't take the ducklings into the pool because of the chlo- rine, that's exactly where Mrs. Dixon found them after running an errand. Despite Daffy's efforts to show the ducklings how to jump out of the pool, her youngsters were too little and their wings too underdeveloped to get out on their own. The Dixons had to scoop the babies out with a pool skimmer. Although the Dixons and their neighbors had taken a liking to Daffy and the ducklings, they knew the creatures wouldn't be able to stay forever. "We can't have them around here all sum- mer," Mrs. Dixon said. "That would be unhealthy." The wildlife group said Daffy's natural instinct would be to take the ducklings to a more suitable environment. But ducklings don't fly for about six to eight weeks. Fearing they would not make the journey to the lake safely, the Dixons caught Daffy and her ducklings and drove them to the causeway where they released them into the lake. load and condensation. better thermal efficiency. to compare the others. * E + G™ coated glass, gas-filled, is standard. Greater comfort, Most of these features have a good payback in energy savings and in long service. It's worth your time to have a look. The Repla standard will be your yardstick Introducing a New High-Performance Window... OPTIMUM Series by Repia Setting a new standard requires proven, higher performance. Repla's new OPTIMUM Series does so, exceptionally well. Some of the new design benefits include: » Stronger, pre-finished aluminum sash. Better wind load resistance. Maintenance-free. * New thermally-broken spacer between the glass. Less cold transfer, more energy savings. * New interior option of furniture-quality wood sash and trim. Rich and elegant. » CSA rated at top performance against air and water infiltration; resistance to wind ZN REPLA Windows of Distinction 'Oppers 193 North St., Port Perry 985-4910 DON'T MISS PIONEER DAYS THIS WEEKEND SAT.,& SUNDAY, . JUNE 19 & 20 Where the past comes alive! SCUGOG SHORES MUSEUM VILLAGE 1/2 mile north of Hwy 7A on Reg. Rd. 7 ADMISSION: Adults $3.50 Students $1.50 Seniors $2.50 Kids over 6 - $1.00 Family $10.00 yp