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Sounding 1 don‘iknowm 356$ \‘ around here Somewhere allowed to open to raise money l0! health care? Both ol the above are huge money generators. raising millions and millions ol dollars. yet nothing hasclunoed‘ Now we're being 'taxed' again to use the Markham Stouflville Hospital parking lot at rates even higher than In downtown Toronto. I remember atimevhen parkingvas free at hospitals You are there It has challenges and it has possibilities. so that if it is handled well it will serve the growing Stouffville community. (MARLIN! IONES I’d like to see difletem stores tather than the big box stoves which we have close enough around us OEIIIE GREENHAM because you have to be, not for recreation. or a iolly day out seeing the sights. Where is all the money going? We need answers. Write to your MPP and MP and demand answers! And make sure to send a capy to the chairman of the board oi directors of Markham Stouifville Hospital. Helen McKenna Goodwood JIM DELI. I‘m worried that too much gmwth too quick will hurt the small town feel that I love so much. If a plan to build a 'big box' shopping complex at the west end of town on Hwy. 48 is approved. Whitchurch-Stouffville could move a giant step closer to becoming iust another faceless Toronto suburb. It is encouraging, however. to note that the mayor is reviving the idea of transforming the old town hall into a theatre and arts centre, a facility which could become the focal point of downtown renewal and provide an opportunity for Stouffville to maintain its small town ambiance. At the same time. providing services which will please everyone in an era of unprecedented growth is no easy task. t.‘ Residents want to live in a country setting. but many of them also want easy access to big stores. fast food outlets and state- of-the-art recreational facilities. One of this community's biggest problems is the lack of a viable alternative to Main Street. which is becoming increasingly clogged with through traffic. Downtown, empty store fronts and neglected buildings in various stages of decay have become a blight on what was once an attractive and bustling community centre. Despite this, some excellent stores continue to do good business, proving that the concept of a vibrant downtown should not be dismissed as an impossible dream. While the decline of downtown centres is a problem faced by many communities as suburban sprawl engulfs the landscape. some have managed to buck the trend. Years ago, a bypass was built so that through traffic could avoid Unionville' s picturesque Main Street, which was once on a direct north-south highway. Queen Street in Port Perry is another beautiful example of a successful downtown filled with delightful and unique stores. while chains and fast food outlets are located on the highway which bypasses the town centre. Developers build big box stores because people shop in them. At present, a lot of residents shop elsewhere, and building new stores will encourage them to spend more money here, as well as providing more community iobs. With leadership from council and support from residents. we believe it's possible for convenience and small town charm to co-exist. As we prepare for an influx of visitors for Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville on June 5, it's worth remembering that we're celebrating our heritage. And It's a rlch'and wonderful heritage, one that we should all appreciate and seek to preserve. Opening Doors To A Better Future lhave mixed feelings. My concern is traffic congestion and the fact that shopping is again going west from the main downth core. LAURA POWELL mm EDII'OI ....!‘_"§°'W GENERAL MANAGER CREATNE MANAGER SALES REP. ........ CONTRIBUTING WRITER BUSINESS OFFICE , . . . I'm willing to‘ drive to Markham for those type of stores. I like the countty effect. PAUL OBER'I’ JUNE 20.;4