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convenient not to qu "A Family Tradltion for 126 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - - Tuesday, January 5, 1993 - Letters io the editor Fabric of society tattered and torn To the Editor: Perhaps the end of a frustrat- ing year 18 a good time to lay the ground work for a better future. erhaps the people of Canada have realized that their vote does matter and we can make a change in our world. That the individual has a say and has a right to be heard. As a unified force we carry a large sword to strike out against any injustice that threatens our society. It is irrelevant that the change is large or small but the change must be for the betterment of ..8ociety. If one stops for a moment to examine the morale fabric of our society one would find it tat- tered and torn as the clothes of the homeless who wander the streets unfocused on their. fu- ture. We have allowed thig\to hap- pen, perhaps it has\been more ion the policies of our lawmakers. But 1n essence we are the lawmak- ers, we allow what is right and wrong to exist among us. The fact that there has been limited opposition to the in- question the leadership of the churches, the councillors and our members of parliament. The fact is if you continue to al- low these seeds of desrespect against women and children to flourish you must be held re- sponsible for the harvest of per- version. It is not enough to just council our children against the evils of 'life while we stand idly by and allow our society to be saturat- ed with this filth. Not to speak out is acceptance. You would not bath your children in dirty water, nor would you feed them tainted food. So why do we allow their moral thirst quenched at a trough not fit for swine. Our aptitude for silence, this legacy pathy must come to an end. I lay this at your feet. To be ca alld leaders, be it mo- ~ ral, spiritual, or political you must prove your ability to lead. For without followers you tan- not be called leaders. Perha you are already shepherds wi our sheep. Speak up or stand down. Sincerely, crease in availability of porno- graphic materials in Scugog, I Tyler S. Briley Port Perry ar YEARS AGO ursday, January 1, 1948 A brisk blaze dene troyed a large brooder house and 100 young . chicks at the Brunton Farm on the 6th Concession 'of Reach. The . fire started from a blow torch which was being used to thaw water pipes. The Christmas season was saddened by the untimely death of Mr. Fred Reesor, Reeve of Port Perry. Mr. Reesor's interest in municipal affairs was practical and far-seei 35 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 2, 1958 The Christmas Tree Dance held in the Public School by members of the Teen Club was very successful. Lillian Couves "and Danny Reesor were the conveners while Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Goode acted as chaperones. The winners of the gaily-wrapped Christmas presents were Beverley Sweetman and Wallace Foster - spot dance; and Claudette Boulanger and Floyd James - elimination dance. =, 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 3, 1963 Roy Cornish was elected president of the Principal Association for the third successive year. The Inaugural meeting of the Port Perry Hydro Electric Power Commission took place at the Municipal Building. Mr. John Raines, municipal clerk, was present and initiated the three p commissioners: Arthur T. Cox, J. E. Jackson and J. J. Gibson. The co-operation and quick-thinking of some Port berry residents enabled the local police to apprehend a suspect in regards to a quick-change trick pulled with a $20 bill. 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 4, 1968 Winners in the Christmas Home Decorating contest, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, were Mr. and Mrs. Jas Rider; Mr . and Mrs. J. Forester, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Martyn. George S. Stone, local real estate agent, has won top honors again in a company-wide sales contest. The prize was an all- expenses paid trip for two to Miami Beach. ape a council meeting Municipal Hall caretaker Retta Hardy was presented with appreciation gifts by Reeve Victor Aldred. She was Fetiring after 20 years of service. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 4, 1973 The NHL Oldtimers will be playing a benefit game against members of the Port Perry Kinsmen Club in the local arena. Proceeds from the game are to help the Kinsmen provide a new children's playground. - A number of Port Perry High School students have been - working as volunteers at the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital. -- 10 AGO Tuesday, January 4, 1983 An unidentified Port Perry man pulled a 59-year-old woman from her burning home in Scarborough. The Samaritan was on his way to work when he noticed smoke coming from the home. A fire caused extensive damage to two apartments in a Scugog Street home. An electric heater on the main floor was believed to 'have started the blaze: High winds fanned a fire in Caesarea which destroyed a cottage on St. Christopher's Beach. The cottage was not occupied at the He cation Minister Dr. Bette Stephenson announced a revised school year which eliminates November 11 as a school holiday and will 1 require schools to hold Remembrance Day services on that day. - ¢ Car public enemy #1 To the Editor: As far as air pollution is con- cerned, our cars are "Public En- emy Number One." They con- tribute to acid rain, the creation of smog, ozone depletion, and global warming. Of course, we all need to think seriously about using them much less, but since most folks don't seem to be ready for that idea yet, here's a. simple New Year's resolution easy enough for all of us to > Idling a car engine is not just bad for the environment, but also damages the engine itself, so why don't we all resolve to stop warming our cars unneces- sarily and leaving them run- ning "when we are sitting? This simple habit of turning the car off (which many considerate people already do) may not dra- matically slow global warming, but at least it's an easy place to start. If we dress appropriately for the winter weather, we won't need to 'warm our cars. Leaving the engine running while we o 8it really isn't necessary either, given that a car will retain its warmth for quite a while. If this small change seems too tough, it may help to think of it this way - the quality of air our chil- dren will be breathing in the fu- ture depends very much on the . amount of junk we pour into it now; Let's be considerate for their sake, if not for our own. I have a d "Stop Idling" ster from the Minist of aor and would be more than happy to shire my extra copies around. Just give me a eal (985-3225) if you would like one. Here' 8 to better airin '93! Sincerely, Janet Bantin Greenban Snowmobilers destroyed rink Tothel Editor: Every year the teenagers on our build a hockey and skating rink on the lake off our backyard. This year, with the huge snowfall we had, they worked extra hard to shovel and flood therink. . In a matter of 15 minutes at 12:10 a.m. Christmas morning, five snowmobiles wrecked the rink. Obviously under the influ- ence of alcohol, these "goodwill ambassadors" 'for their sport took a great deal of pleasure in jumping the banks and doing - circles on the rink. The time of the morning meant nothing to. them, as they woke up our en- EVENINGS & WEEKENDS BY APPOINTMENT 114 King St. E., Oshawa [ Kelly, Zuly, Greenway, Bruce BARRISTERS and SOLICITERS Motor Vehicle - Criminal Personal Injury - Wills Real Estate - Family Law Corporate &{Commercial tire family. 723-2278 they could have. | this newspaper seen the didappointed sions on the faces of the ki he next morning, maybe would have thought, and acted differently, = a Merry ( hristmas! Hp Ja ames Eduiston, "RR. 5, Port Perry. Thanks for help To the Editor: JE ion' of Durham and Chase avlik would like to. Honk the Port Perry Star and he peonie that helped in the re- the ter that went missing at the corner of Queen and Bigelow. In these troubled times, it's nice to see that there are people who do the right thing or the t Fightreasons. i NS, Please recycle [ATTENTION dles. 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