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ah Vol. 132 Number 21 Councillors reserving decision on betting bid By John B. McClelland Port Perry Star Port Perry's first off-track betting facility will open soon in a local bar, if Scugog Township council gives it the green light. | Councillors want two weeks to gauge public reaction to a proposal that was presented Monday (April 13) by officials with Kawartha Downs Racetrack, just outside Peterborough. Councillors will make a decision at their meeting April 27. They want to hear what residents think of off-track betting. David Wood, general manager of Kawartha Downs, and Diane Woolridge, Kawartha's director of operations, told councillors on Monday they want to apply for a "teletheatre licence" for Trader Sam's Restaurant, on Highway 7A. This would allow customers to place bets on horse races at tracks all over Ontario, and at many major tracks in the United States. Mr. Wood said there are 125 such facil- ities now operating in Ontario. Several Please turn to Page 23 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Bill Lishman relaxes in a field near Port Perry among his flock of Sandhill Cranes, with whom he flew to the area Saturday morning. Mr. Lishman and Operation Migration partner Joe Duff met RIK DAVIE / PORT PERRY STAR up with the birds in Orangeville, and continued the flight home from there. They led the birds south last autumn. We've got a full report on the latest chapter in the Operation Migration story on page 22. Easter food Mixed reaction to pool idea drive a bust By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Operation Scugog volunteers are sending a plea for help out to the community after last weekend"s food drive's donations were the lowest ever. "We did poorly.... very, very poor- ly," local co-ordinator Anne Wanninkhof said Monday morning. "We were disappointed in the out- come, but people can still drop dona- tions off at the area grocery stores." Describing the Easter effort as the worst drive she's seen in her 15 years with the food bank, Ms Wanninkhof Please turn to Page 9 By Rik Davie Port Perry Star The next meeting of the Blackstock Recreation Centre board April 22 should be well attended, if early reaction to a pro- posal to install a video arcade and swim- ming pool is any indication. People in and around Blackstock are reacting strongly to the proposals, put forth by committee member Fred Ford. He's encouraging board members to open up the rec centre for use by teens in the area. United Church minister Dave Shearman will be at next Wednesday's meeting. "I've been asked to attend and see what's going on," he said. "I would think there may be some concerns. "I've heard local folks with concerns idea could have been better presented. "The idea was put to the board in front of the press, and with no warning. It kind of caught some of us off guard," she said. "It will take more looking into, and we would certainly need more community input." Both Kelly and Carruthers are invit- ing community delegations, as well as individuals who have questions or input for and against the proposal, to attend the next hall meeting on April 22. Mrs. Kelly Board representatives caught off guard: Kelly ranging from ongoing pees : costs to insurance "3 liability." The proposal for additional facilities, at a stated cost of around $25,000, was brought forward at the last board meeting by Mr. Ford to a mixed board reaction. Joyce Kelly Councillor Ken Carruthers, the town- ship's representative on the board, warned that even if the board approves the idea council could overturn it. Committee chair Joyce Kelly feels the asks that groups wishing to make a pre- sentation to the rec board call her at 986- 4257 in order to let her set an agenda. Ward 4 Councillor Dave Deitlien has concerns over a swimming pool. "There are a lot of factors to consider," he said. "Insurance and staffing concern Please turn to Page 23 i He H EE a ---- aA = ------.--. SEERA 14 ONuneto £2208 Fo mn cide Puioady, x ¥ Ei