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"A Family Tradition for 134 Years" IIT ET I EO OE ERO EE OE EEE RRR. PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 21, 1999 - 7 Che Pol Peven Star Question of the Week... Do you agree with Prime Minister Jean Chretien's hard stance against Quebec and its plans to separate from Canada? Do you have a suggestion that you think would make a good question of the week? Call us at 905-985-7383. debt. Brent Herrington I agree with Jean Chretien, on this one. There is time and energy better spent on this, but if they go, they'll have to take their share of the 9 Ann Davidson I agree. It's time we start- ed thinking about it and (Quebec) should know the rules. If they want to separate, they should know what they're up against. Kathy McIntosh 'Yes, I don't think they should separate at all. There would be a feeling of too much separation in the country. We need unity. Nancy Lee It is clearly time a deci- ston is made, one way or the other. Someone had to take a stand and it was nice to see the prime minister do it. § 5 FE Bill Corlett Yes, it was good to see. We have to set the rules in advance of a problem, which we are starting to see again. They'll want another referendum and now there are guidelines. LETTERS It's time Starlite Bar & Grill got a fair hearing from our councillors To the Editor: I would like to address the accusations that have been levelled against the Starlite Bar and Grill in Port Perry and its owner, Mr. Paul Pearson. The Starlite Bar and Mr. Pearson, have been subjected to vague and confusing charges concerning the operation of the enterprise. In addition hazy, negative comments have been made, feebly describing an adverse effect on the neighbourhood and community at large. Sadly, comments have been made attacking Mr. Pearson's character. As a patron of the Starlite Grill, I have found no foundation for the above charges. When one visits the Starlite Grill, friendly service is on the menu in a decent and orderly atmosphere. It is my personal opinion that Mr. Pearson's rights have been violated. Under the Ontario Biil of Rights harassment is forbidden. The bill describes harassment as a course of both- ersome comment - of conduct that is known or ought to be known to be unwelcome. Furthermore, The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms grants each citizen the right to pursue the gaining of a livelihood; to be presumed innocent until proven guilty;, and to be given a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal. I encourage citizens to attend the public hearing on Jan. 10 at 7pm at the Port Perry council chambers concerning these accusa- tions. Hopefully, as the Charter of Rights states, it will be an impartial hearing. Ken Bell Port Perry This extremely interesting photo was taken during Port Perry's Civic Holiday Fireman's Excursion to Fenelon Falls in 1899. The gentlemen, all sporting cigars in their fingers are, back left, Harry Willard, J. Dennison and Frank Williams. Front left, Charlie Dennison, Samuel Graham and Fred Brown. Thanks to Isabelle Brooks of Whitby for the photo. Coulcliff problems should not have been dismissed To the Editor: Referring to the unkind slur against Coulcliff Blvd. printed on pg. 11, Dec. 14 (Images of Africa): The comments may be forgivable due to the excitement of a safari, but they're not for- gettable. This is one more tiresome letter from a resident of Coulcliff Blvd appealing for clean water and sewage removal. It's regrettable that this may cause screams of dis- tress from some of the ladies of our fair town. But yes, our road can be com- pared to the roads that safaris have worn to shreds, their lan- drovers, often practically bumper to bumper. Our potholes have to be con- stantly scraped, and endless truckloads of fill brought in several times, year after year, at great expense to all we tax- payers. I know quite a bit about the roads in Kenya. For many years now, my daughter, the director of a consulting company in Nairobi, whose clients are 'World Vision' UNICEF, Oxfam and many others has lived there. She and her crew use the same landrovers to go into the darkest parts of Kenya to bring relief, give aid, development and knowledge. She must travel through war torn areas, avoid- ing land mines and armed rebels, sometimes having to be rescued. Her biggest thrill would not be watching a lion tear a baby warthog to death,but rather to bring clean water to a remote village. On this little road we feel blessed to have the lake at the front, the golf course and a wild and leafy lane to walk and the prettiest little housing develop- ment all at the back. It would be nice to also have clean water and sewage removal. But must it mean causing the ladies of this town to have a screaming fit. Margery Webb, Port Perry To the Editor: The YMCA wishes to thank the following businesses for their constant support towards our fifth Annual Breakfast with Santa. Reid's Independent Grocer Port Perry IGA Mike's Food Basics Zehr's Grocer (Uxbridge) Shoppers Drug Mart (Port Perry) Country Style Donuts (Port Perry) Tim Horton's (Port Perry) Mother Jackson's Open Kitchen Partys Extreme Rentals Hank's Pastries A big thank you as well to the jolly old man himself "Santa" and to "Valentine" the clown 'Y' thanks all who helped with Breakfast with Santa Without the support of the above businesses who donate the food, we would not be able to offer special events, includ- ing Breakfast with Santa and Lunch with the Easter Bunny. All proceeds from these events go to support our YMCA Community Fund which enables children and families to attend our YMCA programs who cannot other- wise afford to do so. We would also like to thank the many YMCA volunteers who continue to donate their time to provide these events for the children in the com- munity. Vivian O'Niell, Port Perry YMCA