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I think if the architect who drew up the first plans had presented a plain simple addition that would have blended in with our present library and put a ramp up the east side which I understand is now govern- ment regulation I feel there shouldn't have been any objections from council and certainly not the public, but that would be using common sense and wouldn't be near as costly. As for parking, we have across the front and down the side plus the I.G.A. parking lot where most of the people park to shop and walk across to the library. I know I have more problems find- ing a place for any store in Port Perry than 1 do for the library. I wonder how much time Mr. Graham will find to sit in the park and read his books if they are successful in ruining what lakefront we have. It will be a chilly place nine months of J J rd rd ad rd id +l rd + J Ad Hl rd A Al rd 3) + Al Al g Al rd the year. As for all the items he mentioned that an objector thought would keep the mill rate down, I don't agree with that either but if the Legion and Chamber of Commerce would do what the Kinsmen did I think the people of Port Perry and surrounding areas would feel a little differently about what has happened lately. If Poplar Park is closed down for development where are the hundreds of kids a day who use that going to go? Blend in Birdseye centre and the adjoining park and maybe we'll have room for everybody. I know we have thousands of visitors every weekend. So what. We have it all week and if we have more park, there should be room for all. Let's plant some trees and shrubs and fix up the beach and people can still go there and read, have picnics and swim and get our community together again. I really don't think it's fair when there is so much opposition that a few people should be able to dic- tate and try to force us to a lot of extra expense and taxes which we just can't afford and is so untimely and foolish when our country is in such a mess. Where's our democracy? 66 Brock St. W., Uxbrdige 852-5291 SEBEEEEEE00000a00oEEa COATS One Week Only Rink <& 9 o - D. THAPAR DENTURE THERAPIST 214 Dundas St.E., Whitby 668-7797 Pre-Spring SPRING 25% 261 QUEEN STREET PORT PERRY, ONTARIO 163 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa 579-8752 ba Te TT TT TL Tl Tl Tl TL Tl TA TATA Tl TATA TA TUT T LY boutique ---- As for Mr. Ken Jackson, I think he ought to be presen- ted with the Citizen of the Year award, not for going along with the library and council, but for giving us a chance, if we win, to make our town a place people will want to come and visit and enjoy our parkland facilities. I also think our council chambers would be a little crowded if all the public came out to all the council meetings just to find out what little goodies our coun- cil plans for us and objected to everything they did. We pay them to try and run our four wards and hope they do a sensible job. Yours truly, Myrtle Prentice, Port Perry Lawrence responds Dear Sir: I was surprised to read Bruce Arculus' letter in the Star last week, blaming his problems in arranging an all-candidates' meeting at Port Perry High School on my workers. I had spoken to Mr. Arculus previously, and believed he agreed that no one made any commit- ment to him on my behalf. It simply was not possible to change my campaigning schedule on such short notice to fit in another meeting. We have had all- candidates' meetings in every large community in this wide-spread constit- uency, including Port Perry, and everyone who wanted to attend one has had an opportunity to do so. I would like to thank the Scugog Ratepayers' Association for arranging the very well attended all- candidates' meeting held in Port Perry on February 4th. It was well organized, and well run, and many students, including Mr. Arculus, were in the audience. Yours sincerely, Allan Lawrence, P.C.,Q.C.,M.P. Library an honour (From page 5) death. "Not us," some say, '"'we're not against the library. Only the new location." Yet not even Solomon in all his wisdom could put the library in all the places we'd all choose. So the town is divided and dissention is kept alive. But for what reason? Suppose one was looking to further one's political ends. It would be tempting, which football to kick off with, either of the following would be a vote getter. 1-The salvation of a piece of land near a much loved lake, or 2-The building of a much needed library. To power seekers these issues beat making promises you can't keep or Kissing babies or being photo- graphed with the family. And a people divided are the pawns of the game. Having recently taken the trouble to learn more about the chosen location of the proposed library, and noted it is 135 feet from the lake- shore as compared to Latcham Centre's 50 feet, it would hardly be logical or fair that I, as a member of Senior Citizens enjoying Latcham Centre 50 feet from the lake should object to others enjoying a library 135 . feet back from that same lake. This happens to be my particular reasoning. With- out intimidation from either fund raisers or petition bearers. A visit to the library helps, and a clear idea of the new location. Thankyou, Margery Webb. What's in a cord? (From page 5) Star coficerning this. So here itis! The $20.00 isn't going to make*me or break me. His wood was good quality, and the price was reasonable, but...if enough of us com- plain about this sort of nonsense, perhaps a Cord will "Be" a Cord! A shor- tage is a hard thing to prove and the sellers of wood know it. If anyone ever gets MORE than he pays for from a cordwood dealer please let me know. I somehow sus- pect it would be a rare occa- sion. Here are someways you can be cheated when buying cordwood, you may know others: 1. Dealer splits wood into very large pieces only. Less splitting for him, fewer pieces to handle, and bigger airspaces that you pay for but can't burn! 2. Each piece can be an inch or more shorter than it's supposed to be. 3. Dealer purposely piles wood "loosely" creating excessive air spaces in the pile. 4. Unless you are there to watch the pile being loaded, a few pieces can "acciden- tally' get left off the truck. They are very much aware that few people have the facility to disprove the quan- tity on arrival. 5. Some pieces of softwood or inferior hardwood may be thrown in, although rather uncommon, I suspect. The ° main area of deception is Quantity. If I have helped any poten- tial buyer, or made a seller somewhat more honest, then this little experience has been very worthwhile! May all your Cords be big ones! Sincerely, Don Postill Manchester remember when ...? continued enjoyed themselves. The following won prizes in the races: Speed Race - 1st Guy Raines; 2nd Gordon Ho- ward; Keg Race - 1st Ted Jackson; 2nd A.McFarlane. 35 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 15, 1945 L.A.C. Elmer Lee is enjoying a few days leave with wife and little son Larry. The Port Perry High School was the scene of a gala event when the Lions Club held the 'Cigarettes for Overseas Euchre and Dance' where over 300 patrons, young and old enjoyed playing cards and dancing to the music of Carmen Rogers' Orchestra. 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 17, 1955 Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Sweetman entertained 14 mem- bers of their family to chicken dinner in their home Sunday, in keeping with their 30th Anniversary on February 10th. The winners of the Telephone Euchre which was sponsored by Blue Ray Chapter Oder of the Eastern Star, have been determined and first prize, a pair of blankets, went to Mrs. Guy Raines with a score of 81; second prize, a tablecloth, was won by Bruce Beare with a score of 78. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 18, 1960 The Sunday alarm called the local fire brigade to Taylor's Garage, Cartwright Township. The blaze was quickly quelled, but some $150. to $200. damage resulted. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Christie are spending a month in Florida. To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Scouting in Canada, Port Perry Scouts, Guides and Brownies will attend various churches in the community on Sunday, February 21st. 15 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 18, 1965 Charles Brignall, caretaker of the Port Perry Post Office was the only person to attend the lowering of the Red Ensign and hoisting of the new Red Maple Leaf flag on top of the Post Office Building on Monday, February 15th. A local rink, skipped by Ruth Mitchell of Brooklin, won the John Ballard Lumber Co. Trophy last week at their annual bonspiel held in the Port Perry Curling Arena. The winning team included - Helen Bathie/se- cond; Ruth Mitchell, skip; Mary Jean Heron, lead; Iva Mitchell, vice. There has been an average 88.5% occupancy on the general wards of the Community Memorial Hospital during the past year, 1964. Extra beds in the corridors have been almost continually occupied. Congratulations to Seagrave's budding pianist Catherine Nicholls, who received 1st class honours in her music examination. To publicize the Centennial celebrations of the 1965 Fair, the Blackstock Fair Board are planning a Beard Growing Contest. Dr. and Mrs. Donald Christie enjoyed a vacation in Puerto Rico, returning home last Sunday. Mr. Terry Boyd, York University, is home with his parents this week. 10 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 19, 1970 Stuart Blake, son of Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Black of Port Perry, recently advanced into the zone competi- tion of the Kinsmen's Gord Harbinson Public Speaking Contest, representing the Niagara Falls Kinsmen Club. Mr. Black is an armouncer with the CJRN Station in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The 22nd Annual At Home held last Friday evening in the High School Auditorium was very successful. Miss Leanne Ballard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ballard, a Grade 12 student was crowned Queen. Miss Sandra Enge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Enge, a grade 10 student, was chosen Princess. Congratulations to Glenn Taylor, local school tea- cher, who recently received honour standing in the Grade X Pipe Organ examination of the Royal Conser- vatory of Music. Cheryl Rahm, Carol Anne Sharpe and Allan Faux were chosen to represent R.H. Cornish Public School for Zone B in the public speaking contest. A Seagrave resident of long ago, Mrs. Orr Shunk of Peterboro, has been spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Bright and Mr. I. Irwin. The following group of Port Perry ladies won the 15 SOLCA tankard playdowns held at Peterborough Golf and Curling Club: Minnie Holdershaw, Irene Car- ter, Noreen Malcolm, Camille Crozier, Clara Martyn, Grace Hunter, Joyce Howsam and Helen Green. < A I * Ci i. lA