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"A Family T.adition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, October 15, 1997 - 7 I _ETTERS Scouts enjoyed great anniversary To the Editor: Ist Port Perry Scout Group held a celebration Saturday, Oct. 4, marking 75 years of Scouting in Port Perry at the Scugog Community Hall. Uniforms from the 1920s to today were on display along with pictures, crests, medals, news- paper articles, flags, banners made by the youth and leaders, trophies, memorabilia and a life size Lord Baden Powell made from paper mache. Liz Elliot made a huge banner that every- one had a chance to sign. Some 200 people attended during the afternoon, with the youth having a chance to race Kub Kars and 18 wheelers for fun, throw darts at balloons, climb the wall, mini putt, throw bean bags and wet sponges as well as making a commemora- tive plaque and learning about hydro safety. Owen Neill brought his wolf display and talked about wolves. John Bark and Chuck Mercier led everyone in a sing song. The afternoon ended with a beautiful cake supplied by Kathy Karalash. Saturday evening was the time for the adults; 110 people attended the dance having a chance to socialize and view the memorabilia. Thanks to the local merchants there were lots of door prizes. A buffet put on by the parents was enjoyed by everyone. Thanks to the Kinsmen for running the bar, and to everyone that lent us memorabilia and shared their stories and Scouting experiences with us. Thanks to everyone that adver- tised in the Port Perry Star and Port Perry This Week on the sponsor pages. Thanks to Port Perry Star and Port Perry This Week for the great coverage you gave. It is always appreciated. It was truly a successful 75 years. Ellen Greenough, Port Perry Candidate's Clarification To the Editor: I would like to clarify some of the points made in the article of Oct. 7 about my candidacy for Ward 3 Council. Because of time constraints on my part, a very hurried inter- view was conducted which resulted in some misinterpreta- tion. The comments I made were to one specific operation of the township, and not the town- ship or council as a whole. I would like to see the town- ship continue to run like a busi- ness and eliminate those opera- * tions that do not, which I experi- enced while a member of the Scugog Centre Advisory Board. The situation at the arena has since been corrected by council with the Chief Administrative Officer taking a more active role in managing the facility, which from all reports has changed for the better. Questions about continuing to be a part of Durham Region need to be answered and this can only be done when the Provincial Government gives out all of the details on responsi- bilities. I hope this clarifies some of my views. School's planning reunion To the Editor: We are asking for your coop- eration in locating all former day and evening students and teach- ers of Danforth Tech, which is located in the east end of Toronto. This year Danforth is cele- brating its 75th anniversary, and a reunion will be held at the school on May 2, 1998. In order to make this event a success, we wish to locate as many former students and teachers as possi- ble and ask for your assistance in achieving this goal. Many of the former students and teachers have moved away from the city and now reside throughout the province. We ask that they contact the school by writing to: Danforth 75th Anniversary, 800 Greenwood Ave., Toronto, Ontario. M4J 4B7 or Voice/Fax: 416-393-8042 E m a 1 1 : dan75@interlog.comWWW.INTE RLOG.COM/~DAN75 Arthur B. Kelly, Chair-Publicity ~ Editor's Notepad by Jeff Mitchell Ha ANOTHER LABOR DISPUTE TAKE THIS JOB AND... So, what are your feelings on the strike? No, not that one; the other one. In Belleville, Illinois this week, 36-year-old Michelle Tribout walked off the job. The wife and mother of three said she loves her family but has had it with "back talk, whining, and a general lack of appreciation" on the part of those for whom she works so hard. So, she planted a sign reading Mom On Strike in the front yard and ascended the ladder to the kids' tree house, where she remained overnight. A peace offering -- a plate of brownies -- left at the base of the tree by the kids enticed her to come down, and as of now, it looks as though the labor strife could be over. "Negotiations are under way," Mrs. Tribout told Associated Press. THE SPLENDOR OF IT ALL: It's Friday morning as | write this and, outside my window -- which is ajar, despite the dip in temperature overnight -- another gorgeous fall day is unfolding. Each day the explosion of color is just a bit louder, and there's a feeling -- curious and intangible, yet there, like the supernatural awareness of a cat lurking in the shadows -- that any moment now it will reach a stunning crescendo. Beautiful. OFF AND RUNNING: Friday's deadline has come and gone, and we know now who all the players are in this year's municipal election. It's really great to see such a full slate of candidates, especially after the slow start the race got off to this fall. All the candidates tell us this election is the prelude to a crucial term for the council in Scugog Township, and they're right. Big changes have been introduced by a provincial government holding an extended fire sale -- Everything Must Go! -- and much more is bound to come our way. Don't forget that The Star is planning a meeting that will give you a preview of your candidates for the mayor and regional councillor's seats Oct. 30. It's being held at Town Hall 1873 in Port. Plan to be there for a discussion on the future of Scugog Township, and Durham Region. JUST PLAIN ANNOYING: Just when you're beginning to get in the mood for a big-time Thanksgiving dinner, there, on the radio, is an individual associated with some group -- | don't know, Poultry Lovers of America, or whatever -- chastising you for eating turkey. The poultry industry is a death machine rivalling the most terrifying regimes ever to throw a pall over the planet, they say. Well, too bad. I'm eating free range. And loving it. candidates seeking el When fominations closec