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¢ wr" 8 -- Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, May 18, 1993 Pr . Hockey dream Comics? So, what does this country need right now to help get our minds off all the problems (real and imagined) A new budget? A new government? Perhaps. But how about a hockey dream series for the Stanley Cup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens? It would be a dream come true for hockey fans aeross the country to see these two "original six" square off in a best of seven winner take all series for the old silver mug that 'carries Lord. Stanley's name. The last time these two teams met in the final was way back in the late 1960's just before the NHL jumped from the "original six" to a dozen. Is it possible? Of course it is, though the Leafs must defeat the their respective Conference championships. Let's put it this way. The Leafs and, the Habs have never - been as close, and it could be years, decades even before they get this close again. Aside from the fact this would be a "made in heaven" dream series for hockey fans (and non-fans) in this country, there would be ic spin-off b for Toronto and Montreal, the respective provinces and the entire country. Can you imagine the TV*ratings such a series would create and the kind of money the CBC would be able to charge for a 30-second spot? But morg.than all of this, the Leafs and the Canadiens in a Stanley Cup final would capture the attention of the entire country in a positi shion. It would bring the cities of Toronto and Montreal a media attention and who knows, maybe the people of these two great cities would see each other in a different light, a break in the "two solitudes," if you will. And for a week or.two, this series would take the nation's attention off the never-ending economic turmoil that has become so muchbaggage around our necks for so long. Even for a week or so, it would be nice to see Jacques Demers, Pat Burns, Felix Potvin, Patrick Roy, Doug Gilmour and Kirk Muller bump Brian Mulroney, Robert Bourassa and Bob Rae off the front pages. : A lot of traditional hockey fans in this country have long harboured a feeling that this great sport has been "watered down" beyond repair with the addition of team after team. And trad hudder at the thought of the "Mighty Ducks" about to make their appearance. More than two decades ago, the country virtually ground to a halt over the first series with the Soviets. We know it would be much 'the same should the Habs and the Leafs face off for the marbles in Lord Stanley's mug. Decision for OMB No matter what Scugog Township council does in the next few weeks on a re-zoning application for a heavy equipment training school proposed for the Marsh Hill area of the Township, this contentious and controversial proposal is headed to the Ontario Municipal Board for a final decision. If fact, the issué already has been referred to the OMB by a citizens group after Durham Region council endorsed an amendment to the Region's Official Plan two weeks ago. If Scugog council turns down the re-zoning application, the Union of Qperating Engineers will most likely ask the OMB to over-turn that ruling. If council votes in favour of the re-zoning, the citizens group SCOPE has pledged to take it to the OMB. Obviously that is where this issue will finally be decided. For people in Marsh Hill, this proposed equipment operators training school has raised their anger and emotions, as was evident at a public meeting in the Greenbank Hall Sunday evening when tempers flared sharply on more than one occasion. An Ontario Municipal Board hearing is almost like a court of law. There are rules of evidence, experts can be called by both sides to present their findings under oath to a panel of impartial board members who will render a decision based on what they hear. Unforeqgately, a full OMB hearing especially one where there are serious enMronmental concerns can be a long and costly procedure for all sides. The OMB is part of the planning process in Ontario and in some cases, this is the best place to get a decision one way or another. This proposal deserves a full hearing in front of the Board. Kings and the Habs must knock-off the Cinderella Islanders to win | ¢ T° BEFORE YE' THAT'S How WE POLITICANS 'C' J MAnonEy LETTERS To THE EDITOR : To the Editor: ~ I want to take this opportunity to briefly comment on the recent sgovernment's budget. More than anything else; Canadians a dget that federal the real cause of the federal debt - gs, cut services for everyday Canadians. And those cuts mean lost jobs. We are in a jobs crisis in Canada. One in four Canadians can't find work, can ron the real cause of unemploymeht. Canadians need jobs, and economic security, the hope of being able to earn a decent living for ourselves and 8&r families. * Economists and pundits can wrangle over whether we're in a recovery or not. But the only recovery that counts is one where people can find the jobs they need. That's why the New Democratic Party of Canada has proposed a major plan of action for employment. This strategy would generate new jobs immediately and lay the groundwork for a healthier, fairer economy in the long run. Unfortunately, the Conservatives still have not listened. Like the Liberals before them, they have listened to the wealthy and powerful: They have promoted misguided job-killing policies, bad trade deals, unfair taxes and dumping the deficit onto provincial governments. And, like, the, Liberals, they provoked a nation-wide recession that has left millions of families without the security that a decent, reliable job offers. What the Conservatives have done successfully is cut. But instead of cutting the tax loopholes for the rich and for big, Profitible corporations - co-publishers : John B. McClelland, Valerie Ellis editor : John B. McClelland advertising advertising sales : Chris Hudson manager : Darlene Hlozan feature writer : Heather McCrae 36 WATER ST., PORT PERRY, ONT. L9L1j2 Phone : (416) 985-6397 Fax : (416) 985-1410' find only part-time work, or has given up looking. . This budget is the clearest indication We've had to date: the Conservatives still haven't learned or listéned. It's time Canada facing job crisis for real change. For local residents who want a copy of the NDP Jobs Plan or the full 60-page plan with an independent analysis by one of Canada's top economic firms, please 'write: Durham Federal NDP, 3721 Hwy. TA, Nestleton, LOB 1LO or call toll- free at 1-800-565-2122. Sincerely, + Lucy Rybka-Becker Durham NDP Candidate Lack of access for seniors and the disabled To the Editor: Open your eyes, Port Perry and take a look around. How accessible is your mai street for seniors and thew disabled? Where are the ramps and railings to the stores, banks and restaurants? I know of only two ramps, one atthe Post Office and one at a bank. Unfortunately, the bank ramp, at the rear door, makes the user feel like a second class citizen. How,many ramps are there at the curbs between the street and the sidewalk? How many parking spots for the handicapped have been designated for Queen Street-- two in front of the Post Office, one in the IGA lot and ir front ofthe IGA. Because there is no ramp 'from the street =a disabled person using the front manager : Valerie Ellis "Proud Canadians, prowd 10 call Scugag Township home." spot has to make his/her way slowly to the parking lot entrance and enter the store that way. How many people park in a handicapped parking spot "just for five minutes" and realize thes are depriving a needy person of a place to park? Merchants, do you have any idea how many people never enter your store because they are not able to climb the stairs? Citizens, next time you are on ths main street, imagine trying to manoeuver by wheelchair or having to back down stairs, trying to grasp a window for suppor}, « There are a lot of seniors and disabled persons who live in Port Perry. Let's show them more respect. Mrs, Deanna Hill, Port Perry: over 10,000 homes and businesses in and around Scugog Township. Subscriptions Did sisi Scvgep Toga.