et str ------ "A Féimlly Tradition for 126 Years" Lette I'S to the editor Dump sites not good From Page 6 that the number of suitable landfill sites within the vicinity of Toronto are few, and of poor quality (for a landfill). I could have i the IWA that for free, they didn dn't have to spend $27 million to prove it. In Durham the short list con- sists of the expansion of Brock West, the old Whitevale P1 site, and the Laidlaw site. The prov- ince had to upset thousands of peoples lives, and spend so much money to come up with this answer? Let's hope this process will not affect us ggain, but we must remember the basic problem re- mains, we are just producing too much garbage! David Dietlein, Councillor Ward IV Cartwright Superb example of satire To the Editor: Thank you Glenn Larmer for a superb example of true Cana- dian satire. Your "Purple Mar- tin" observations were just the tonic we needed in this year be- set by recession, referendum, and refuse (sites). Anyone who knows you is not surprised by your wonderful an na timely sense of humor, and anyone who knows you is aware that part of your many contributions to this community. We are indeed fortunate to live in a place where all our neighbors generously offer their varied talents in so many ways. The winter seems bright- er already, Glenn, now about that early warning bird-wing radar... Andrea Jones, R.R. 2, Port Perry. (limited supply) 92 PONTIAC LEMANS As Low As ----------- $9,095. (with $1000. Cash Back Deducted) 92 GMC SONOMA PICKUP As Low As ------ S 1 0,795. maliciousness has never been (with $750. Cash Back Deducted) 92 ASUNA SUNRUNNER As Low As ------- $13, 900. (with $1000. Cash Back Deducted) 45 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 28, 1947 Port Perry High School held its annual Commencement Exercises. The school hall was filled to capacity. Mr. J. L. Crane, school principal, presided at the ceremony. Rev. G. Keith McMillan of Toronto (a former student of the school) was guest speaker. He was introduced by Mr. S. Cawker, former fellow student. The speaker's address was a challenge to live "the Good Life" at home, work and in pleasure as the only way to secure f lasting happiness and to achieve the highest purpose in life. 25 YEARS AGO \ I Thursday, November 28, 1957 Port Perry youths made a good showing at the Royal Winter i Fair. Neil McLeod received Championship for his Hereford steer. Ross Bailey's steer was a finalist in the Aberdeen Angus division. Morley Davidson's heifer showed well in the Senior Holstein competition. Miss Donna Samells, Port Perry, was chosen to be one of the fourteen 4H Club members to represent Ontario at the 26th national 4H Club Week. The national enrollment was 73,482. Brian Taylor, voted the best all-round student in Grade 12 at Port Perry High School, received the Dymond Scholarship. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 29, 1962 In regards to the upcoming 1962 municipal elections, a Star editorial said, "The truth of the matter is that people don't vote, or get out and vote as they should because they are unwilling to accept any real responsibility as citizens for the right conduct of the government. The Women's Hospital Auxiliary completed its 10th year of service to the Community Hospital with the following executive: President Mrs. M Dymond, Vice President Mrs. L. Martyn, Secretary Mrs. B. Wanamaker and Treasurer Mrs. D. Crozier. t 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 30, 1967 ) Mrs. E. Woods, president of the Port Perry Chamber of ! Commerce informed the Star that the Chamber will sponsor a Christmas Home Decorating Contest this year. The local midget hockey team the Mustangs played their first game on home ice and came out with a successful win over the Bay Ridges team. Firemen, their wives and friends enjoyed the annual Firemen's Banquet and Dance held at the Legion Hall. Among the guests present were Reeve J. J. Gibson and Mrs. Gibson, and Phil Orde. \ 20 YEARS AGO . Ontario Premecr Wian Devin announced last week that Dr. LOW INTEREST RATES IN LIEU OF CASHBACKS AVAILABLE GM EMPLOYEES WELCOME TO SHOP & TRADE Matthew Dymond has been appointed chairman of the Ontario PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 92 PONTIAC GRAND AM 92 BUICK SKYLARKS As Low As ------- 4 1 7,595. (All Model Year End Rebates Deducted) 92 BUICK REGAL CUSTOMS As Low As ------- 5 1 9,500. (All Model Year End Rebates Deducted) 92 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX STE As Low As ------- $23,295. (All Model Year End Rebates Deducted) Members of Ontario County Council voted last week to endorse in part, a recommendation to broaden the tax base by taxing all properties and did not endorse a part of the proposal which calls for church properties and cemeteries to be subject to taxation. Port Perry, Reach and Scugog Fire Departments were summoned to a fire at the farm of Murray Hooper, R. R. 5 Sunderland when fire broke out in a barn on the property. An estimated $25,000 damage resulted from the blaze. 10 YEARS AGO Tuesday, November 30, 1982 A hard-hitting battle is underway to determine who will be chairman of Durham Region for the next three years. Locking horns are incumbent Gary Herrema, a former mayor of Uxbridge who operates a dairy farm there, and John Aker, a veteran Oshawa City councillor. Blackstock Lions president Bill Turner presented a cheque for { $1,454 to Bill Brown, district director of the CNIB. Lions club | member Mike Dearborn chaired the fundraising committee which | raised the money through various activities. Durham Board of Education and its 1,400 elementary school I teachers have ratified a one-year agreement which gives teachers { | 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry 985-8474 PONTIACS * BUICKS ¢« GMC'S « SINCE 1976 ee ee ---- ee ei and principals a nine per cent pay increase.