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"WEEKEND STAR" THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2001 - 1§ Parks Canada finally okays Manse restoration work By Rik Davie The Star The long-awaited response from Parks Canada that will see the restoration of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Manse in Leaskdale begin has been received by a frus- has final say in its progress. "If } had been the one who had to deal with (Parks Canada), 1 would have taken the house down by now," Mayor O'Connor said. "I still say it was a sorry day for. the people of this township when we applied for the Parks Canada designa-- Councillor Bev Beach (Ward 2) said he is frustrat- ed by the fact that while Parks Canada has final say in the reconstruction, they play no part financially. "It upsets me to no end that they can dictate to us what we can, and can not do... but they sure keep their hands in their pock- ets when it comes. to trated Uxbridge Council. Cultural Facilities Committee chair . Councillor Kathy on Wasylenky said Monday that Parks Canada has approved proposals for the removal of the stucco exterior of the building. That will allow restoration of the inner walls of the structure where L.M. Montgomery penned some of her Anne of Green Gables books. Council and the manse restoration volunteers have been frustrated by a lack of movement from Parks Canada on requests for permission to proceed with work. Mayor Gerri Lynn O'Connor expressed her thanks to Councillor Wasylenky (Ward 5) for her patience and persistence : Tel: (70 in dealing with the agency, which contributes no funds towards the project, but - DR DARRYLWORKMAN rth Street, Port P 05) 985.136 | }D) 985- | 361 vw.drworlanan.optometry.net TAYLOR FORD 1565 Hwy 7A, Port Perry. i WWW.SCUgog-ne t.CoOm 278 Queen Street dr Port Perry, ONLIL 1B9 CRI LEEEPAR) ellie sigpvi(e[eNaoing money," he said. BACK TO SUMMER PRICES! ~ SEPTIC SERVIGE bet & HOLDING TANKS PUMPED - Serving Durham Region - : Blackstock, Caesarea, Nestleton, Port Perry & surrounding areas. * Also Serving the City of Kawartha Lakes - Janetville, View Lake, Bethany, Pontypool & surrounding areas. Fully licensed by Ministry of Environment #A920417 398 Janetville Road, ee 5) 277-9594 Cell: (905) 434-0454 a00.010 ) 7019 www.ridgenorth.on.ca 1894 Scugog St., Port Perry Plaza A ORTH 12 Port Perry kali B aos 085-9777 FERNS ERS [J Read asim Paper Head ns on fhe Wel WWW Bertier Starcom sliding doors. Stock #13311A LL YOU ¢ CAN EAT BRUNCH BUFFET for buffete, Cad mod ar % ohocoate bunnies and morell | 'Easter Sweete + tax Draw Date: Lote of Treate Mon, Apriliéth -12noon | = New Easter Weekend Brunch Buffet Hours Friday, April 15°- Sunday, April 15 © 10:30am-4:50pm Easter Weekend Extended Casino Hours Thursday, April 12, 11:00am - Tuesday, April 17, 4:00am 24 HOUR CONTINOUS GAMING! Pert Perry, Ontario (905) 985-4888 arn, Spring is here and travelling is on - your mind! {If you are thinking van... this | isit!- Call and'! arrange test drive... NTR love it! *18,995 OrSaE heme immaculate in white, one owner, only 43,000 kms., fully loaded, 7 passenger with dual