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Little headway made moved, or will it not" is still up in the air after a 2'% hour meeting bet- ween Fair Board members and council last Saturday morning. The meeting, which was held in an effort to make a decision one way or another, started at the new arena where council members explained to the Fair Board their plans for the site. Later, back at the council chambers, both parties bogged down in details of the move and legalities of those present to make a decision. In his opening address Mayor ~ Taylor said that the issue has become a grave concern to the com- Vol. 120 No. 50 in school site issue The question of "will the Fair be munity, to council and the Fair Board and in the best interests of everyone it was time to make a decision. "It has been council's impression that the Fair Board does not want to move although we have assured you that we will work with you in creating a new facility," Mr. Taylor said. Fair Board secretary Bev Muir told council that the problem is there is nothing down on paper. Members are worried that if they say yes to a move, they have no idea what they will get. 'The Fair Board won't sign anything saying yes we'll move and then we'll negotiate. You are asking us to blindly say yes and Tuesday, November 11, 1986 we can't do this," she said. As reported in last week's Star, the Durham Board of Education has listed Port Perry as the number one priority for a new school. This is the same priority that was given Port Perry last year, but the funds were transferred to Pickering after coun- cil and the Fair Board were unable to come to an agreement. This same possibility seems in- evitable if the two parties cannot come up with an agreement in the very near future. The School Board has given the Township until November 15 to get a commitment from the Fair Board that they will (Turn to page 2) Copy 35¢ 52 Pages Members of the Royal Canadian Legion were out last Friday for the annual Poppy Day collection for Remembrance Day. Fred Lewis of R.R. 2, Dunsford, an old friend of Branch 419 member Ed Groves helped out in front of the Post Office all decked-out in his World War | cavalry uniform. Mr. Lewis from Branch 67 Legion in Lindsay, was but paying back a favour to his old school-chum. My Fair Lady performed by the Scugog Choral Society is a real winner, and anyone who has not got tickets to see this fabulous show is going to miss a top-notch production. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, the Scugog Choral Society have been getting rave revues from patrons to the show this past week. Above, Colonel Hugh Pickering (Jim Day) and maid Jill Bradley dance it up on the stage during one of the many popular numbers performed by the cast. There are only four shows left, so don't be disappointed. Get your tickets now. Thieves empty purses Durham Police are looking for two young men who made off with about $250 cash after rifling the purses of employees at the Port Perry Pet Shop on Queen Street. Police say the theft took place the afternoon of November 5 when two men, in their late 20's walked into the shop. One kept the employees busy while the other made his way into a back room at the shop where the employees keep their purses. Nothing else was reported missing. Floats needed for Santa Claus parade The annual Santa Claus Parade in Port Perry is fast approaching and organizers are concerned about the number of floats registered to date. As of Monday morning, there were just 12 floats committed for the parade November 29, far short from the usual 30 or so which add thrills for the youngsters of the community. If any group or organization wants to enter a float in the parade this year, there is still time. Contact Ruth de Jong at 985-8268 after 6:00 p.m. Plans for the parade this year in- clude nine marching bands, and it will all get underway at 2:00 p.m. at the Port Perry Fairgrounds. The parade will follow a course south on Lilla Street to Queen and conclude in the vicinity of the Latcham Centre. One guy who most certainly will be there this year is Santa himself. When the parade is over, he'll be in the Latcham Hall to meet the kids and hand out bags of treats. So, let's make Santa's Parade in Port Perry a good one this year. If your group or organization wants to enter a float, contact Mrs. de Jong and get working on it. ER a RRA RE _ ---- ois A.