WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1987, PAGE 5 When the batwing doors of The Lone Star Saloon swing back and forth, they let in a lot of good old Ontario Canadian December air. To the occupants of The Lone Star, this matters little. "It's gonna be a beauty when it's done," says Mayor Johnny Cannuck, pulling his scarf more tightly about his neck. "It'll be so toasty warm in here, you'll see." Mayor Johnny is leading a committee of City Council through the not-yet-completed Lone Star Saloon, currently being completely rebuilt with winnings from a poker game. (The original Lone Star was burned down one Canada Day by a group of drunken Canadian nationalists who thought the image of a wild-west type saloon was insufficiently Canadian.) "Yes, sir," Mayor Johnny continues, pointing with his thick chin to the door of the back room, "it'll even get warmer back there." Most of the committee murmur agreement, like small children looking for candy. Once voice, however, threatens dissent. "I'd believe this building will get us through a good old Canadian winter if I knew who was building it and what the finished product would look like." It is Razor Strop, who was mayor once before Mayor Johnny, if only for a short time. Razor always looks like a pole vaulter about to start his run-up. "Yeah," pipes in Bent Broadaxe, leader of the town's woodcutters and dreamers. "When are you going to show us the blueprints?" Mayor Johnny shuffles, holds out one hand as though to ward off an attack. "Now, now, just be patient. All in good time. The blueprints are already this very moment being circulated. You'll have plenty of time to discuss things." "But not to change anything," grumbles Razor Strop. He has already promised the voters of Beaver, Ont. that if elected mayor, he might change the design of the Lone Star, maybe even tear it down. But then maybe not. He's not quite sure which. WITH OUR FEET UP by Bill Swan Blueprints to rebuild? "Ill burn 'er down," squeaks Broadaxe. "Here, gimme a torch right now. Mayor Johnny's Uncle Sam's building this place; elect me mayor and Ill either burn it down or tear it down, brick by brick." "But this is a wooden building," replied Strop. "Then plank by plank," snaps Broadaxe. "There's enough lumber in here for several election platforms." Mayor Johnny tries to ignore the two dissenters, turns to the remainder of the committee. "Don't you worry about those two," he says. 'We get the insulation installed here, a bit of heat, and this place's gonna be the hottest spot in town. Folks from all over will flock here..." "Yeah," pipes in Pete Daverson, "to drink foreign wine." Daverson is head of the Wrap of Grapes, a group of grape gippers. "Oh, come on now," says Johnny, "Don't give me that hard luck stuff, Pete. You've made plenty these past years. Now 1 think it's time for everybody to share in the jackpot." Still a voice lingers in doubt. "Somebody's gonna get frized out, sure," says Broadaxe. "You can put in all the insulation bats and foam slabs you want. But that batwing door is still going to let in enough draft to keep us all on ice all winter. Go ahead, tell me it ain't" "Pshaw!" says Mayor Johnny. "I've seen it work at my Uncle Sam's. Batwing door just like that, the saloon's still warm as toast." 'Your Uncle Sam," postures Razor Strop, "does not live in Canadian January." It is a small point which Mayor Johnny ignores. "Besides," says Mayor Johnny, "anyone who doesn't like this new Lone Star saloon doesn't believe the people of Beaver can hack it. Well, let me tell you, I believe in the people of Beaver. I believe they'll toe the line. I believe..." "....in Santa Claus," finishes Broadaxe. 'Tell you what, Mayor Johnny. Why don't we just rush things a bit and hold next year's vote right now, and see who wins?" "I may just do that," says Mayor Johnny. "I may just take you Up on that." "Okay," says Razor Strop. "Let's just step outside right now and finish this thing. Best man wins. You chose the weapons. What'll it be? Six-shooters like your Uncle Sam? Pussy-willow rods like old Broadaxe here? Nane your weapons." "I don't have to, you know," says Mayor Johnny. "I got a right to be Mayor and to approve all the building permits I want. So there. Ya, ya, ya." "Dare yuh!" says Broadaxe. "Double dare!" says Razor Strop. "Can't make me!" says Mayor Johnny. "Chicken!" "Who's callin' who chicken?" "Chickchickchickchick..." The Lone Star debate over the Free Trade Poker Stakes continues. Treatment centre may be in mansion FROM PAGE 1 main building and to convert the garage on the property to house four additional bedrooms, which would bring the total number to 10. But residents in the surrounding area of the proposed centre want answers to more questions. On their behalf, Godsell has sent letters to the directors and members of the advisory board of Renascent as well as to ail Whitby councillors, the mayor, administrator, MPP Sam Cureatz and LACAC secretary Bryce Jordan. The letter points out the concerns of the residents. They feel renovations to convert the interior into living quarters for up to 30 people would desecrate the historic property. Likewise, they question how such mandatory requirements as fire escapes could receive approval since the home has been designated as an historical building by LACAC (Local Architectural Conservation Authority Committee). At a meeting of Icoal citizens held last Saturday residents said there was a lack of water and sewers to properly service the institution. Inez Curl, a Colston St. resident for many years, pointed out that new construction was not permitted in Brooklin due to a lack of servicing and questioned why a single family dwelling, no matter how large, could be converted to house 30 people, a figure equal to nine or 10 typical residences. Godsell feels the village, with a population of about 1,500, would not prove conducive to a low profile operation. Many others in attendance agreed there would be no anonymity for any clients Leave the final decorating touch tous! ARTISTRY DECOR 7254700 attending the treatment centre. Prior to the Renascent offer, two other offers have been rejected by Whitby council on the R-1 zoning. One was for a bed and breakfast establishment, the other for a conf erence centre. Residents say they recognize that such institutions are needed and treatment centres to treat and rehabilitate alcoholics. But they strongly feel that the arrival of such a treatment centre in Brooklin would have an impact on the community. They have asked the Town of Whitby's administrative committee to permit a delegation at their next meeting on Modnay, Dec. 7 to give citizens an opportunity to obtain information, ask questions and have an input into the decision to change the "non-family residential" status of the Carnwith mansion. Williamson stated she had been contacted by residents throughout the village who were concerned about the subject. She anticipates there will be a strong showing at council chambers in order that the majority of citizens can be informed on the matter. Correction It was incorrectly stated last week that Pickering had a population of 40,466 and that its share of the PAW animal control budget would be $85,546. Those figures actually apply to Ajax. Pickering's population is 51,782 with a share of $107,399 toward the budget. The Free Press regrets the error. 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