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THE OSHAWA TIMES, Wednesday, July 28, 1965 3A TINA AND REGINALD WILTSHIRE WAIT FOR THE BIG = Pack-Up Kiddies, Lunch It's Park Picnic Time An ideal, and very popular spot for picnics is Palmer Me- morial Park. This green and well shaded park stretches along the south west shore of Bake Scugog just off the centre of Port: Perry's business sec- fion. The park is named after one ef Port Perry's most famous sons, Dr. Daniel David Palmer, founder of the medical art of! ehiropractics. Palmer Memorial Park is watched over by a bust of Dr. Palmer which was pre- sented by an association of pro- fessional chiropractors. There are plenty of picnic fables provided in Palmer Park and plenty of. shade trees sur- gound many of these tables to add to the enjoyment of dinner in the park, Even if you don't go to Palmer Park with food already prepared for the picnic table you can still get it nearby. There is|@® a refreshment stand at the north end of the park, near gov- ernment wharf in Port Perry. A mobile chip truck parks at the south end of the park every weekend. just a place to have a picnic. There are plenty of facilities for lakefront forming the eastern border of Palmer Park. There is plenty of open space to just sit in the sun and watch the activity which abounds on Scugog. What's more, one can sit almost anywhere on the lake- front wall and wet a fishing line. 900 In Edmonton Fight To Save City Green Belt f By JANE BECKER EDMONTON (CP)--A com- mittee of 500 citizens has squared off against city fathers im a fight to save the city's 4,800 g@cres of parkland, ravine and River valley from the develop- er's swath. If it wins, it will be an un- sual victory in the current Ca- madian story of urban growth, but the committee is optimistic. "We've finally persuaded the aldermen to review the situa- fion before going ahead with Greeways through two ravines," gays Paul Bassett, president of fhe Save-Our-Parks committee. After receiving a committee tition with 2,000 signatures, city also agreed to delay a bridge through a city golf eourse until a public hearing is held. Recently the road base for me ravine expressway was flooded by heavy rains and the fuilders hit quicksand. Mr. Bas- says that too helped make committee's point. . Jack Wright, the city's for- qaer parks director, began as- sembling the committee quietly bout two years ago. "This is the only way any city em the continent has ever been ble to keep its parkland," he bays. . : Caught in a continuous test of parks director last May. How- ever, he denied frustration prompted the move. The city still has no replacement for him. The commiiiee's 'action was spurred by a large and expen- sive report on future transpor- tation needs, prepared by a Chi- cago consulting firm and ac- cepted in principle by the city last fall. URGED RAVINE ROADS The report recommended that all future major traffic arteries be built through scenic' ravines which cut through the city and lead down to both banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The river winds the length of the city and the report suggested roads be built along both banks to speed access to downtown and residential areas. quent public meetings, written Journal and sent at least one member te every city council meeting. Mr. Bassett says the commit- tee has obtained about 4,000 sig- natures on a petition asking all public parkland be kept free of encroachment, .. THES EARN DOLLARS Italy exports more than hag with city administra-| $2, Mr. Wright resigned as yearly, This park offers more than) children's play, and there is the | The committee has held fre-|- weekly letters to the Edmonton || core fo... Veit PORT PERRY on Beautiful ie Lake Scugog AND PORT PERRY'S 3-DAY © JAMBOREE SALE Visit Port Perry for an enjoyable day pic- nicking in any one of Port Perry's beautiful parks, on lovely. Lake Scugog, and take advantage of THE BIG 3 DAY SALES JAMBOREE GOING ON at Port Perry. PORT PERRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MRS. ROGER OKE, President HOWARD HALL, Secretary-Treasurer 000,000 worth of neckties|{ ovev etn ene @ fe © & © Ice Races 'In' 65 Years Ago Port Perry today has a fairly satin popelaninn of about 2500 persons. At the 'turn of the century, however, thousands of winter sports buffs used to send. the population figure spiralling as they flocked to this community to see the Ice Races. ; These races were said te have been "of nationa-wide impor- tance", Many famous pacers raced on a kite-shaped track, hauling sulky cutters over the frozen surface of Lake Scugog. In January, 1908, "Lady May" and "John McEwan' paced a dead heat, their time equalling a world record. But the lake provides an ideal playground in the summer. Row- ing, fishing, Sailing, water skiing and swimming are popu- lar on the water. and swimming are popular on the water. Lake Scugog is less than n hour's drive from Metro To- ronto and Peterborough, half an hour from Oshawa and Whitby. The local -Yacht Club, with both sail and motor boats, is located right on the water-front, and has been. host for many noted events. VACATION BOUND? MAKE ALL YOUR PLANS IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR LIVING ROOM! Rent A Cottage Buy A Better Car Buy Fishing Equipment Buy A Summer Home Furnish Your Summer Home Buy or Rent A Troiler Buy or Rent Camping Equipment ® Buy or Rent a Boat and Motor @ Even Borrow Money BY MAKING IT A DAILY HABIT TO READ THE TIMES CLASSIFIED SECTION