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E ditorial Topics Voices Strong Opposition The Federation of Ontario Naturalists records strong opposition to the proposals on pits and quarries. The proposals as set out by the Mineral Recourses Committee on pits and quarries and tabled in the Legislature, have embodied in them extreme dictatorial powers and would make the Minister of Mines the last word in the exploitat- ion of mineral recources. Unfortunately the publicity that has surrounded the release of this report has been generally favorable owing to the proposals set forth for the rehabilitation of pits and quarries. According to the Federation of Ontario Naturalists, the report is based on a denial of any local control or responsibility for the environment. Secondly, the general theme of the report is an exploitive philosophy that non- renewable resources should all be removed from the land wherever found, and thirdly, the unproven assumpt- ion that such exploitation can hereafter be carried out and followed by rehabilitation in all casesin amanner which has rarely if ever been done to date. The recommended reversal of all prior decisions of the Ontario Municipal Board upholding existingmunicipal bylaws would seem dangerous in the extreme, especially if replaced by the proposed dictatorial powers of the Minister of Mines, who could scarcely be expected to make land-use decisions in the interests of the general public of Ontario when his portfolio must favor the mining industry. According to Gerald McKeating, Executive Director of the Federation, The Federation of Ontario Naturalists 'recognizes the unsatisfactory present situation with the highly variable bylaws in different townships. The objectives of rehabilitation is an admirable goal but should not be used simply as window dressing to allow exploitation anywhere in the Province. As there are no environment safeguards spelled out in the report and if these recommendations be adopted, it would mean that the Niagara Escarpment would all be acceptable for ultimate development as a pit or quarry and even provincial parks would not be exempt from mining. It is the opinion. of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists that the proposed cure of appointing a. provincial dictator would be worse than the present disease, namely a mixture of highly variable bylaws. WORTH CONSIDERING Driving at 70 m.p.h., says the Ontario Safety League, tires wear out three times as fast as they do at 50 m.p.h. It also wastes about one gallon of gas in every four. Going into Court on a speeding charge costs a lot - even before the fine. *® *® * The hit-and-run driver is unethical. He is also stupid, because he is unlikely to "get away with it" , and faces severe penalties when caught. Three out of four hit-and- run drivers are apprehended shortly after the collision, says the Ontario Safety League. PORT PERRY STAR COMPANY, LIMITED Serving Port Perry, Brooklin and Surrounding Areas PI HVIDSTEN, Publisher WM. i HARRISON, Editor i Member of the Conadian Weekly Newspaper Associatio Member of the Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association Published every Thursday by The Port Perry Star Co. Ltd., Port Perry, Ontario. horized as second class mail by the Post Office «tment, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash, Second Class Mail Registration Number 026F - Subscription Rates: In vanada $4.0u per yr., : Klsewhere $6.00 per year. Single Copy 10¢ - lon Wednesday evening ..|in this unit. | for True or False answers to, Scugog Eighteen ladies were'present "of March 4 at the home of Mrs. Beryl Pearce for the "Head" U.C.W. meeting. We were pleased to welcome Mrs. East- wood and Mrs. Carol Jordan. The acting president, Mrs. Myrtle Manns opened meeting with a shor{ poem entitled "You must not quit". We began devotions ~~ with hymn "Breath on me breath of God" followed by the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Beryl Péarce read the Easter Story from Luke 24: 1-22, Mrs. Heather Reader took a Study from an Observer from an article entitled "God is Alive! Go back to the scene of your everyday life. There you will find him. God is where the action is. The catechism asks, as its first question, "What is the chief end of man?" and the answer is, "To glorify God and enjoy him forever." What greater glory could there be than for someone tq say, "I found God through you!" ~ Mrs. Reta Reader gave a very amusing reading on "Of Mice and Manses". . Mrs. Beryl Pearce assisted with the roll call in asking Josstions on how the weather | correspondence was read from the p Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Redman, U.C.W. affects us ship tickets have been purchas- ed. A $5.00 donation was gratefully accepted from a Scugog couple. Appreciation John Beckett, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Carter, Mrs. Swain and family and little Julie Heayn. We are requested to make aprons again for the Hospital Spring Fair on May 23. We were reminded of the Euchre party in the Town- ship Hall on March 25th at 8 p.m. sharp. The property committee of the museum told us that plans are being made to paint the "Head" Church during the last week of May and make-up, High School Produce Play pu ue wre red AF (JS Drama Festival A number of Port Perry residents were present Mon- day evening, March 2nd when Port Perry High School pro- duced "The Case of The Crushed Petunias", at East- dale Collegiate in Oshawa. This play was one of 13 per- formed in the Ontario County District Collegiate Drama Festival, held Monday and Tuesday of last week. Port Perry's cast consisted of Linda Pickard. plaving Dorothy Simple; Bill Gray, the Officer; Randv Watson, the young man; and Sharon Lackie, Mrs. Dull. Behind the scenes, and responsible for stage makeup, etc. were proos, Anne Kenny, Celeste Briggs, Ann Carter, Evelvn Fowler, Don Bristow, Robert Taylor and Dennis Irwin. Director of the play, writ- ten by Tennessee. Williams, was Mrs. D. Lackie, and she was assisted by Nancy Wana- maker. Winner of the Best Play? went to Dunbarton H.S., with their production of 'Calvary'. Best Actor, Norbert Kond- racki, of Henry St. H.S, Whitby. Best Actress, Wendy Barteaux of Oshawa Central, A special Adjudicator's Award, was presented to part in "On the Frontier", iy Ann Jackson, for her first week of June. Volunteer help is needed. The biggest day may be May 30th. A canvass is being made for the Heart Fund. Mrs. Heather Reader's group served a delicious lunch of fruit salads~and cookies. Many bundles were left for the bale to Fred Victor Mission. Quite a few used stamps were received. Prince Albert Pals 4-H HOMEMAKING CLUB The second meeting of thef Prince Albert Pals was held on February 28th at Mrs. Martyn's home ¢% 9:30 a.m. The meeting was opened with the Lord's prayer fol- lowed by this week's roll call --each member stated a book she would like to own. Last week's home assignment was taken up and then the secre- tary read the minutes of the last meeting. © The next meeting was to be held on March 7th at Mrs. Martyn's. It was decided to invite mothers and the mem- and were approved as read. The next meeting will bet on March 21st at Mrs. Mar- tyn's. Notes were given by Mrs. Pugh regarding explor- ing nature and keeping phy- sically fit. 'Mrs. Martyn taught the members how to huck weave and then each girl did a sample for her record book. The members discussed first aid kits and the trip which is being planned. Next week's home assign- ment was given and the meet- ing was closed with the 4-H pledge. '3 Local Churches Join. In Holy Week Services The Ministers and congre- gations of St. John's Presby- terian Church, the Church of the Ascension Anglican and the Port Perry United Church cordially invite the people of the community to attend a series of Holy Week Services. A spokesman for the promotional group said this morning that this is an attempt to foster the ecu- menical spirit in this area and to fill a spiritual need during Lent. } The opening service will 'take place Palm Sunday at 8 p.m. in St. John's Preshy- terian with Rev. W. M. Reeves preaching. Rev. Wm- Black will be in charge. - - On Wednesday night, the locale: will shift to the Church of the Ascension at 8 p.m. when the message will be. given by Rev. Wm. Black with the service being con- bers of Raglan, Manchester and Port Perry Clubs to join the meeting on Wednesday, April 8th at 7:30 p.m. at the Prince Albert Community Centre to listen to a repre- sentative from the St. John's Ambulance course speak on "first aid", one of the topics Notes were given on how to make leisure a pleasure. Each girl then gave a brief account of an interesting book she had recently read. This was followed by notes on travel etiquette and a dis- cussion of music appreciation. Mrs. Martyn played a vari- ety of music to emphasize the different changes and moods of music in our day and age. The president gave next week's home assignment and the meeting closed with the 4-H pledge. * * * The Prince Albert Pals held their thira. meeting on March 7th at Mrs. Martyn's at 9:30 a.m. Roll call follow- ed the Lord's prayer. Each member told of an interest- ing place she had visited. The president, Marie Holtby dis- cussed last week's home 'as- signment. Heather Coates, the secretary gave the minu- tes of last week's meeting FG a ¥ BUY - SELL L REALESTATE AID EALION 985-7373 "| The winners took on the fa- Wolf Cubs i Pack Hold Father, Son Banquet Akela Stan Ploughman Thirty two out of thirty- four cubs.and their fathers attended the annual father and son banquet on Feb. 21 for "C" Pack. = Seated at the head table were Akela and Mrs. Plough- 'man, Rev. and Mrs. Reeves. Mr. and Mrs. Don Murray, chairman for our pack. Mr. Pete Crawford and son cub Randy Crawford. A delicious turkey dinner was served by Mrs. Waldin. sperger and the cub mothers, Cub Randy Crawford pro- posed a toast to all the fathers and Pete Crawford responded. ~~ Rev. Reeves gave an in- spiring talk on cubbing and leadership. Akela Ploughman present- ed 28 badges and 6 Stars and encouraged the boys to keep up the good work. After the presentation of the badges everygne went upstairs. The fun. started with a tug of war between the sixers and second sixers. thers of the sixers and those was invested. A lively sing-song was led by Chris Durward and Rick Hall assisted by Donna Dur- ward.' About 9:20 p.m. were the closing exercises and every- one went home tired but happy. The following day Sunday, Feb. 22nd a good percentage from "C" pack assembled at the United Church for think- ing day service in honor of Baden Powell's birthday. Rev. Mansfield, Padre of the scount movement in Port Perry conducted an interest- ing sermon. Assisting in the service were Rev. Rose & Father Lee. We regret Rev. Black was unable to attend. Rev. Reeves closed the ser- vice. We would 'like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents for their support and hope it will continue in the months and years ahead. A good cub needs encourage- ment and guidance from both parents and leaders as well as from the Lord. winners were challenged by the sidelines. (Every cub took part in de- monstrating cub work to the fathers and guests, | Akela opened cubs in re- gular form. Alex McKelvie WANT A405 ducted by Rev. Robt. Mans- field. On Good Friday the ecu- menical gathering will con-¥ vene at Port Perry United. The Ministers of all three participating Churches will be involved and the hi-light of the service will be the showing of the outstanding religious film, WISE MAN", based on the famous book of the same name. This motion picture will appeal to the whole fa- mily and is highly profes- sional with Biblical costumes . and in full colour. It is hop- ed that many parents will bring their children as this - | film will have a 'special ap- peal for them. The service will begin at 8 p.m. An offering will be receiv- ed at each service, the net proceeds to go to some inter- Church charity, later to be chosen by the clergy. It is hoped that the citizens of Port Perry and the surround- ing area will give support to these services and attend in large numbers. Visit Hospital Prior To Local Cancer Campaign Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto held Open House, Saturday and Sunday last week. 3 This is an annual event every March, and many people avail themselves of this opport- unity to tour the hospital and the lodge. Bus loads of interested people from all over Ontario toured the hospital and viewed the many rooms' where can- cer patients are treated and cared for. The Lodge is run mostly by volunteers who donate, so 'many hours a week some of their duties are to see that the many flower arrangements throughout the different rooms are fresh and cared for. Entertainment and Bingo's one evening each week is wel- comed by the many patients. Tea and cookies are served every morning and afternoon to patients who wait many hours to receive treatment. The Port Perry Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society are planning the local camp- aign to start on. April 1st. Volunteer canvassers'are need- ed. Anyone able to donate a few days or evening to help contact Mrs. Ruby Roach, 986-7129, evenings. "THE OTHER *