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. 4 - L, > IT - 4 Vol. 115 * No.5 Tuesday, December 30, 1980 24 Pages bs a Wednesday night hundreds of Scugog Township residents will ring in the new en. : Wt year at various dances and parties being held throughout the municipality. As 1980 comes to an end, we at the Star wish our readers continued health and happiness throughout the coming year. As is the tradition, when the clock strikes midnight this Wednesday, hats, horns and streamers will be in abundance. The decorating committee for Town Hall 1873 took time out from their duties last Sunday to ""ham-it-up'/ for the camera and give a glimpse of things to come. They are; from left, Bob Martin, Zona and Les Parkes. Council, Library Bd. look for alternate A Rt AP EUS a he "RX YE. Pt advan tered dd nics sdudoon tide site for new library Scugog Council has approved the formation of a joint committee of four members of council and the library board to look into possible sites for the con- struction of a new library. Councillors: Espey and Hunter are the council's appointees, while library building committee members are Dr. Jack Cottrell and Jerry Jackman speaking for the board. This new twist in the library issue came last week after library building chair- man Dr. Cottrell attended the regular meeting of coun- cil to attempt to keep the dialogue between council and the library board open. Dr. Cottrell told council that the board was facing a grave problem with the fund raising campaign now sus- pended because of the uncer- tainty of the new library, and because they were danger- ously close to losing the Winptario grant of $100,000. Me n his deputation to coun- cil, he said if council wishes a-library~ like to co-operate. But he told council members that the library board insists that any new site approved by council will also have to be approved by the library board, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 419 and Wintario. Other stipulations of the board were: council's to pursue a sites for he-board- would absorbtion of additional cost for legal, architectural, engineering, etc.; council to make up the $100,000 Win- tario grant if it was lost; and necessary rezoning of a new site be completed no later than February 16, 1981. At one point in the discus- sion, councillor Crosier said "Council will have to get off their rears and get this project on the road. The deadline is obviously close." The original motion to form a committee between council and the library board had councillors Malcolm and Espey named to the board, but councillor Malcolm declined as he felt he would not be acceptable on the committee. Mayor Jerry Taylor told council that there would be no point in setting up a committee to look at alter- nate sites if council was not willing to absorb the addi- tional costs that the library (Turn to page 3) Reg Rose to seek P.C. nomination After eight years serving the people of Scugog 1own- ship and the Region of Durham in municipal poli- tics, Reg Rose announced his intentions to run for the Progressive Conservative nomination for the provin- cial riding of York-Durham. The announcement, which came Monday, ends-months ------- of speculation and rumour that the -former Regional Councillor was considering the position. Mr. Rose has a long-time interest in both provincial and federal politics having been a member of the Provincial Riding executive a few years ago,/and present- (Turn to page 3) REG ROSE Waterfront site not ruled out A resolution that would have eliminated any hope of a new library being built on the former Lake Scugog Lumber property on Water Street was defeated at the regular meeting of council last Monday, thus leaving the site open as a potential location for a library. The original resolution, which was tabled at the inayigural meeting of council on December 1, was moved by councillor Malcolm and seconded by councillor Espey and read as follows: That whereas this Council considers the Lake Scugog Lumber Company site unsuitable for the proposed new library and must be retained for parkland; Be it Resolved that the Scugog Library Board be notified: 1.) That the above site will no longer be available for a library. 2.) That this Council will co-operate fully on a reason- able addition to the present library. 3.) That, if convinced the present site will not accomo- date a reasonable addition, (Turn to page 3) 1980-- A year to JANUARY Port Perry Branch 419, Royal Canadian Legion agrees to support the construction of a new library on Water Street and promises to contribute $5,000 towards the construc- tion. J The local midget team Pacers defeats a visiting Swedish team 3-2 on January 1. ..Seugog's newest citizen of the year was little Amanda Rosetta, born at Port, Perry Hospital to Marci and John Redman, R.R. 3 Port Perry. ' Members of Scugog council had their first look at the plans for the new Scugog Memorial Library, liked what they saw and approved of the plans. Demolition was started on the old Sebert House Hotel, to make way for a new Bank of Commerce building. Conservative incumbent Allan Law- rencé was as expected unopposed in his bid for his party's nomination in the riding of Durham-Northumberland. Rev. Ed. Schamerhorn was elected to carry the federal Liberal banner for the Durham-Northumberland riding. Fred McLaughlin, a school teacher from Janetville was elected to represént the New Democratic Party in the next federal election. rR AN ME TREATS OW HT PAN a NR JANUARY - It's hard to January 1, 1980, Jan and Dennis Towns posed for this picture under sunny skies. TITY Gg ITE be remembered ANY SA CA er BORIS Scugog Chamber of Commerce pledges $3,000 to the construction of the new Scugog Library. Brought on by the sky-rocketing demand for firewood; tree rustling is now becoming a concern for the provincial ministry of natural resources, and private landowners. A proposal by the Cenfral Seven Organi- zation to "establish a -group- home for mentally retarded adults in the Township has met opposition from some 15 nearby property owners. FEBRUARY An Ontario Fire Marshall investigator said that a fire January 26 at a luxurious home in Scugog Township just west of Port Perry was caused by arson. The seven elected members of Scugog council have decided not to increase their salaries this year. The official opening of the Scugog District Rape Crisis Centre took place on Friday, February 15. At the request of Caesarea Regatta Association, Scugog Township will assume ownership of Putsey Park in Caesarea. Members of Scugog Township council got through their first no-smoking meeting with no problems at all. As expected, Conservative incumbent Allan Lawrence retained his seat in the riding of Durham-Northumberland. The provincial government has alloca- - ted an additional $65,000 to Scugog Township in tile drain loans. Scugog council is taking steps to justify its lot levy policy, just in case the levy is challenged in the courts or in front of the Ontario Municipal Board. The Durham Board of Education] will make no decision on the future of Epsom School until after a local committee of parents and trustees meet again on March 25. Despite trimming some $200,000 worth of "frills from the proposed 1980 Durham Police budget, it is expected that $14.98 million will wind up in front of Regional council for approval. On Tuesday, February 19, the Port Perry Ladies Curling Club held an Anniver- sary Bonspiel to celebrate 25 years of curling. More Nostalgia on pages 10,11 4 PEs ' g 1 grt [AD iy SND Ae, DF 4 = pa TREE I A a re Te Ea EN AS a DD a i SRL 5 Fr 2 Sh) See CE Fo AT 1% EAs AE 'aN, 4 4 Rn I SEREA TaN sa