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20 - PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, August 7, 1991 If you were to go out to Scugog because that was the day that the t Ploneer Days Camp featured a teddy bear picnic, least one of their favorite friends to share in the festivities. Shores Museum recently, you were in for a big surprise, eddy bears had a picnic. The closing ceremonies of the where the participants each brought at There were some tired little teddy bears at the picnic, and after a good meal there is nothing better than a chance to re- lax in the noon day sun. Here Justin Scholfield, 5, relaxes with "Hotdog." Cross border shopping problems have been years in the making, Mills The issue of cross-border shop- ping has been making a lot of headlines lately, but like many "new" problems, this one has been years in the making. Cer- tainly, over a period of time, a number of circumstances have combined to convert a molehill- sized problem into a mountain- sized one. In the first two years since sign- ing of the Free Trade Agreement - and the skyrocketing of the Canadian dollar that followed - the number of single-day cross- ings from Ontario to the United States jumped by 57 per cent. The GST, which has significant- ly boosted the price of "sold in On- tario" goods, has contributed to a further increase in cross-border traffic of 22 per cent. Cross-border shopping is taking a giant bite out of the Ontario economy. This year alone, it will cost us $2.2 - billion in lost retail sales. Over a period of three years, cross-border shopping is Cross-border shopping isn't just affecting border communities, it's wrting all of us. In 1991, cross- order shopping will take as much as $240 million out of pro- vincial revenues. That's money that we could be using to improve our education, health and child care services; boost the produc- tivity of our business and in- dustries; and reduce the deficit. Instead, those dollars are now be- ing spent with American businesses and improving the quality of life in the U.S. The problem of cross-border shopping isn't a simple one and simplistic solutions won't help. What we need is coordinated ac- tion by all levels of government, the private sector, as well as a recognition by consumers that their dollars can do the most good when they're spent at home. Dur- ing August, I will be travelling the province listening to people and what they think about Sunday shopping. I have no doubt that many will blame the closing of stores on Sunday for the blight of cross-border shopping. I don't think the issues are related. What we need in Ontario is a partnership that will work to make Ontario dollars work for a better Ontario - the way I see it. Mixed lob-ball tourney RS BERR SERBS RIGS RISER to be held this weekend MEY Wie "Fm Sead rave News There were also many hungry bears at the teddy bear pic- by Diane Cooke br nic including "Jake The Jallbear." But Andrew Marsh, 8, - i 1 shared some of his food with his friend to ensure that he wii didn't stay hungry. costing the jobs of 14,000 On- tarians and imposing further hardships on their families in a time of recession. Sergeant to stand trial in January A Durham Region Police ser- geant will stand trial on charg- es of obstructing a police officer and attempting to obstruct jus- tice. Although a specific date has not been set, the trial will be scheduled during the week of Jan. 20, 1992, a spokesman from Whitby Court told the Star. Sgt. Sandy Garvock, a 17- year veteran, is charged with allegedly helping a friend avoid prosecution for an impaired driving charge in 1989. Sgt. Garvock was working out of 26 Division in Sunder- land when the charges were laid. He has been suspended from duty pending the outcome , ofthetrial. + +. vv avy \ . 3 Hope everyone is enjoying their summer thus far - is it my im- agination or is it slipping by as fast for everyone? The Seagrave Park Board wishes to remind everyone that the mixed lob-ball tournament is this weekend (Friday night and Saturday) at the Seagrave park. Come out and cheer on our teams! Attention Mariposa Estates residents, a community garage sale is being organized, hopeful- ly as many homes as possible will rticipate. Date has been set for ugust 24 & 25. For more ntor- mation you can call Ron Douglas at 985-9602. I have been working recently on the Robinglade Estates group agenda. I'm looking for another topic and/or guest speaker so give me a call with your ideas. Also if you're willing to have a meeting at your home please call me at 985-3722. Happy birthday. wishes go this week Ann Currie and Roslyn King. Leon Williams would like to say "Thank you" for the cards, gifts and best wishes. Also a big thank you for helping him celebrate his admission to the exclusive' 'Half Century Club". Happy anniversary to Bill and Gail Martin. Don't forget to call Ann or myself with your sport results, birthdays, anything! Call me again for next week's column. Diane Cooke 985-3722. When business is good, it pays to advertise... When business is bad, you've got to advertise! rr v Mp -- vr Emmanuel Pentecostal Church PRESENTS GOSPEL CONCERT & CORN BOIL Everyone is invited to a great evening of old fashioned gospel music with great food and fellowship this coming Sunday evening, August 11, at 6:00 p.m. Featuring: THE EMMANUEL BAND Just bring a lawn chair or blanket and your appetite and come out for an exciting summer evening. For information please call the church office at 985-4441. See you next week! 4 P.O. Box 634 Durham Regional Road 8 at Simcoe Street Port Perry, Ontario LOB 1NO EPC