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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 24, 1995 - 3 Parents will push for Hwy. 7A crosswalk Seeking help from mayor, MPP in quest for safety By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star A group of parents in Port Perry insist they'll continue to press the provincial government for a safer crosswalk for their children on Hwy. 7A. They have enlisted the help of Durham East MPP Gord Mills in their pursuit of a cross- walk or amber warning lights, safety measures that have so far been ruled out by the provin- cial Ministry of Transportation. And the crossing guard who escorts youngsters to and from school across the highway said he's in favor of better markings after seeing several "near miss- es" over the years. Scugog councillors learned last week that the ministry will not consider installing lights or a lower speed limit on the stretch of 7A used by kids attending Immaculate Conception and R.H. Cornish schools because they're not allowed on King's highways. In addition, records don't indicate there is a high potential for fatal accidents there, said a let- ter from a ministry official. That's hogwash, according to Tyler Briley, whose kids use the crossing now manned by guard Bill Dunn. "I just don't buy this stuff," Mr. Briley said. "We're not asking for the James Snow Par y here, we're asking for a crosswalk." He said 1,165 children attend the two schools, and a high number of them have to be escorted across the busy high- way in the morning, at lunchtime, and after school lets out in the afternoon. With numerous children crossing an increasingly busy street, there's the potential for a tragic acci- dent, said Mr. Briley. "We feel it's certainly an issue that needs looking at," he said. "It just seems to me one of those situations; it's always been there, and nothing has been done about it." Mr. Dunn agrees there is a need for more safety features at the busy crossing. He guides about 100 kids across Hwy. 7A each day. "I think there should be lights or something," he said. "I've been here for five years, and I've seen some near misses." Mr. Dunn said motorists are often travelling faster than the posted speed limit. He's seen drivers speed by even when he's crossing the highway hold- ing up his Stop sign. Mr. Briley credits Scugog councillors for repeatedly send- ing requests for safety measures to the province, and said requests for help to Mr. Mills' office have been met with a pos- itive response. Mr. Mills will be asked to take the parents' concerns to the ministry, and Scugog Mayor Howard Hall will be asked to address the policy at the upcom- ing Good Roads convention, said Mr. Briley. JEFF MITCHELL / PORT PERRY STAR Crossing guard Bill Dunn herds children across Hwy. 7A after school. Parents of kids at two schools In the area want better safety measures for their kids, and are lobbying the province to make it happen. (ston and Answers aout grief recovery [ ISEHMANS | A Gallery of Functional Art 158 Queen St., Port Perry 905-985-0574 9 I one of our other helpful booklets Q. My son has a classmate who is dying. She is expected to live only a few more weeks. My son wants to visit her in the hospital. Should I let him? What do we say to her parents? "A. Children have a natural curiosity about death. If your son's classmate and the family are close to you, it would certainly be appropriate to ask if a visit to the hospital would be in the patient's best interest. If you are not close to the child or the family then visiting may be a great imposition. Encourage your son's questions and then be careful to answer only as much as he asks. If he asks questions for which you have no answers, say so, but supply him with some children's books about dying from your local library. Read and discuss them together. *Questions from bereavement classes are answered here by the editor of AfterLoss, the monthly grief-recovery help letter. For your free copy of AfterLoss or WAGG FUNERAL HOME LTD. MD ermott-FPanabaker Chapel 985-2171 NB SAT 140 : MYLES G. O'RIORDAN Owner/Manager/Funeral Director Res: 985-0608 216 Queen Street | Dependable Service to the Community Port Perry | i } Since 1846 dealing with grief recovery just call or stop by. Aft Loss /\ Learning bow to cope with grief SURGE BUN, » PIZZA & SUBS 80 Water Street, Port Perry 985-8448 i." Find us fast in the "Yellow VI, Free Delivery gn 20g SO) Pages" ™ WE DELIVER TO THESE AREAS -- Port Perry, Blackstock. Nestleton, Caesarea, Seagrave. Greenbank, Utica, LLC Ll REEL SUPER PARTY - SUPER PRICES 2 MEDIUM PIZZAS , 12 PIECES EACH) Jor TH 3 ITEMS ON EACH & 4 CANS OF COKE® Additional Toppings Available SUPER BOWL - SUPER PIZZA - 20 PIECE BIGFOOT® PIZZA WITH CHEESE & 1 ITEM, GARLIC BREAD, 4 COKE* & 1 LB. OF WINGS. PIZZAS WITH) ITEMS OF YOUR CHOICE ON EACH Additional Toppings