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8 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 5, 1999 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" LETTERS Starlite zoning change will have impact on neighbourhood To the Editor: " G---------- -------------------- used by write to the newspapers. turn the site into a tavern with live This 1s a notice to all of the resi- dents in Scugog Township who may have seen the sign at the Centennial Lanes/Starlite Family Diner that has been posted recently. An article was also run in the local newspaper. ~ I believe that everyone should real- ize how this requested change in zon- ing could impact us regarding the con- tinued existence of the bowling alley. ~The possibility exists that the bowl- ing alley would cease to be in the very near future, if the owners get their way. The bowling alley 1s upwards of 250 plus people in bowling leagues alone, from September through May each year. The general public are also able to use it when the leagues are not there. It is the only inexpensive form of winter entertainment in our town. It is enjoyed by young and old alike. Centennial Lanes has been a fix- ture in our town for some 50 plus years. It would be a shame to see it go. If you don't want to lose it, then start complaining loud and clear to your local councillors or mayor, and/or I don't see why the owners don't update the existing lanes. They could also add some 10 pin lanes to supple- ment the five pin lanes. We already have a "Chapters"-like centre in town. You know the one: It has lots of books, computers, network access and friendly knowledgeable staff. It also has chairs and couches and a beautiful view of the lake. It only lacks coffee. change. It's called The Scugog Memorial Library. Perhaps the owners just want to entertainment. We already have eight of those. We don't need another one. The owners of this establishment apparently don't live in our town. They obviously don't care how the loss of the bowling alley would impact the people who enjoy using it. I sincerely hope they are unsuccess- ful in their attempt in the zoning Elma Vernon, Port Perry F705 5% Eig 7: 7 pr2 : Li DU i 'COUNSELLING i 5 FOR Families & Individuals Specializing In: A e Step Families e Relationships e Depression RHAM COUNSELLING SERVICES] ee -------------- a ---------------- eet e Children & Teens To the Editor: I live in a beautiful neighbourhood. It is filled with families of all ages. I look out and see a group of boys playing road hockey at one end of the street, a group of girls standing on or at the side of the road call Suzanne Doupe a 005 985-2593 YK EE Rn FE Ss talking and giggling, lit- tle ones who are new to two wheelers racing down their driveways onto the road, a few skateboarders using the curb, and a dad and his two little ones rollerblading on the street. This 1s a thriving neighbourhood where one can experience the true meaning of the N) L0) TS 000010) 8 |) EVALOF ) = O75 1 10 yo § 1 T word. However, we must all be very cautious. It 1s important to leave your road rage behind when you enter the subdivi- sion, as you will proba- bly be forced to slow down or stop a few times while the children leave you room to pass. Sure, the road was designed for cars, but in a neighbourhood we all understand that the needs of the children (fresh air and exercise) Kids need to play; let's give them a break fact that there was a car coming towards him, which he almost hit, probably saved the boys from being hit. The boys did nothing to provoke this man, other than to be playing at their favourite sport, no, not hockey or biking or rollerblading but skateboarding. I don't know of him trying to run down the other chil- dren or adults in the neighbourhood who are playing on the street. | Energy efficient are far more important What lesson has this windows reduce draft 399 Queen Street, Port Perry 985-0800 than whatever crisis we man taught his own & increase warmth : are rushing off to. child in the car and the : 1 A few months ago, in children on the street? Alcan vinyl & Toddler Openings the late afternoon, a car Must he be confronta- raced down the street tional without apparent in, JAN SYN [of Sp gelsis) Allen's Siding Products Limited aluminum windows. aacam Gold Club * Free Estimates » Seniors Discount » Financing Available gtonemoor [4 oF 6:30 am to 6:00 pm (J (4 Care genet? Available 15-mths. -- 2 1/2 yrs. A Limited openings in other ages Offering before and after school care NERS © and headed straight for a group of boys playing outside of my home. He his window, and yelled "get the f.... off the road." There was a young girl in the car with him. He then sped up the reason? If he truly had an issue with these chil- i. | Edus RIDGE | CREM 2 1/2 yrs. -- 12 yrs. came within inches of dren could he not have BL ihoiised Renovator Bimorntt one of the boys, opened stopped his car, gotten out, and spoken to them calmly explaining his concern? With the distinctive license plate he displays on his car he is easy to ~~ Sales and Installation of i Call Karen for more info road a little way, did a recognize. Does he Doors ° Windows » Troughs > Additions e Solariums u-turn, and raced back expect these children to each ingustria ark - neg. . 8 (1/4 Mile E. of Hwy. 12) . ' ' . Port Perry (905) 985-3333 or 985-3747 985-0800 at them on the wrong give him a friendly or Toll Free 1-888-WIN-DOOW (946-3669) The Staff of Port Perry Hi Friday, November 5, 1999 | at 8:00pm side of the road. The tt Child (age 2-15) when flying $ 1% with one adult travel for Holiday blackout dates apply. 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