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st tribune september 8 1993 p5 letters closing post office wounds community dear editor there may be no chance of saving public service at the stouffville postal station but we think theres reason to get together and try the first official recognition of stouffville as a community in the 19th century was the establishment of a post office here today it is part of the rounds that can be done on foot shopping the library the park and the casual sharing of unplanned encounters the location of the postal outlet at the back of a chain store best reached by car does not serve its patrons in the same way part of this is personal we would miss dealing with staff employed directly by canada post who make it their profession to understand the ins and outs of postal service how best to send a particular item or cope with service changes choosing an appealing stamp for a foreign relative we have been fortunate to have a local staff who have created an atmosphere of friendliness and exchange and who have come to know their customers in contrast the ability of a staff with split responsibilities to handle the traffic over a smaller counter with less experience and training has not been proven and is unlikely to compare with the service weve had at the post office in part the issue is economic the proposed reduction of staff and ema ciation of services leaves our main street a little more barren a road to commercial centres elsewhere now three major people- attractors the post office liquor store and beer store are concentrated in a single plaza away from the convenience of the village centre downtown busi- the most famous basket ia e wm this is a community let us welcome you stouffville uxbridge 6403521 6405141 8524665 8527118 jff nesses no less than those at the plaza rely on a variety of neighbor ing services to attract the buying public the decision to cut public service at the post office wounds our community and saps some of the richness that makes this a good place to live once again efficiency is created by promoting one busi ness at the expense of others and service is translated into a plan which equates convenience with the use of cars please join us thurs sept 9 at 730 pm at something in common 34 civic ave to consider what forms our protest should take 6425177 for information stephen sword scott drew sibylle foppa stouffville manor a caring country home inawarm and secure environment recreational and social activities adjoining nursing home facility nutritious meals laundry housekeeping adult day program running through monday to friday recently received a 3 year accreditation award for excellent standards of health care by the canadian council on health facilities for enquiries tburs please call kathleen hickey at 416 6401310 rr 2 stouffville 9th line v you are invited to compete in the 9kjss h cfw contest interviews saturday september 18 1993 markham fair grounds contest crowning at opening ceremonies thursday september 30 1993 700 pm for information call 6423247 or 6408412 or 6423640 entry form v m name address hobbies age1824 phone drop off entry form at fair office mccowan elgin mills the merchants and management of success square plaza invite you to ol customer appreciation u jl i jlav 1 i j saturday september 11 1993 1030 am to 230 pm we will have free hot dogs balloons for the kids a clown and a rock band to entertain you please join us and let us thank you for your patronage accordingto rum rut h armstrong broker colley borland vale insurance brokers limited 6420651 abuse assault women are indicating that they require support during times of crisis as a result of abuse and assault we are seeking your input on the need for new services in york region whether or not abuse has been a part of your past focus groups are being held at the following locations spaces donated whitchurch stoufrville museum 14732 woodbine ave village of vandorf september 13 200 pm christchurch anglican 224 sunset blvd stoufrville september 14 1000 am stoufrville missionary church 6500 main st stoufrville september 13 700 pm september 14 130 pm country club donuts 6400 main st stoufrville september 15 730 pm for information on these and other focus groups throughout york region please call darlcnc of the community services council at 8982907 or 7737316