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2 ww " Abig frog in alittle pond better than a little frog in a big pond Dear Editor: With regards to a recent survey on Regional and- Development Planning for the Scugog Township, we "forward our opinions on the matler. As the old addage says It is better to be a big frog in a little pond'then a little frog in abig pond." With regards to Port Perry we feel that a great increase in population would change all the attract- iveness of the old town. Gone would be the friendly rapport between the shopkeepers and customers, the easy going pace of life, the acces- sibility to the main shopping area, the tranquility of the tree-lined streets and park, and the easy flow of traffic along main routes. No longer would the Port Perry increase of In order to see what an population brings: one has only to read the newspapers or listen to the news of a big city. Thousands of urban dwellers are looking to the rural way of life as they sit in never ending traffic jams, breath- ing in the polluted air a city environment brings. . Mon- strous (wentieth century skyscrapers block out warm and soothing rays of sun. Families raising children in downtown Toronto live in fear of lead poisoning from surrounding industry. As for the bright lights, one has only to stroll in down- town Toronto and visit Yonge Street Mall on a Saturday night, to realize how fortunate they are not to have this on their main Lurking in doorways Star be a personal liaison gustreel. amongst its residents. Thi and alleyways are all the alone would be a great loss. dregs of society, wailing to victimize some young person Few snowmobilers trespass and damage To the Editor. Dear Sir: In your article entitled "Good Legislation" which appeared in the November 13th paper, I don't think you were very fair to the snow- mobilers in this area. In your article you implied that all snowmobilers were ravaging the innodent land- owners of the area: and that "the situation had become a major problem for some farmers and land-owners. As usual the news media generalizes by implying that the problems are caused by all snowmobilers, when it is a very few that trespass and cause damage. The Port Perry Snowmobile Club wel- comes the new legislation because it can only help us in improving - better snow- mobiling. We believe that the reason there is a problem of tres- pass at all. is because the government is about five years late in passing this legislation. They have for years been collecting millions of dollars of revenue from the snow- mobiler and giving nothing inreturn. If they would have created a decent trail system when the snowmobiles start- REMEMBER 88 WHEN manship and Sportsmanship in boys and girls in the Holstein class at the Royal Winter Fair. 10 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 17,1961 Mr. N. A. Sweetman, a native of Scugog Island was the speaker at the High School commencement. Miss Carol Ann Morrow was the Valedictorian. Claudette Boulanger, a graduate of Port Perry High School, received the Bapco Paint Supply Award of Art Material for excellence in her first year studies al Alberta College. Ron ~ Wanamaker was installed as Noble Grand of Warriner Lodge. Miss Barbara Webster received her Gold Cord in Guilding. ed to increase in number, instead of ignoring them and hoping they would go away, there would be no problems. Yours truly, W. R. Harper. President, Port Perry Snowmobile Club Inc. : Uxbridge receives grant The Uxbridge Senior citiz- ens group has received a $12,305 New Horizons grant to expand the activities of the group.' The money will also be used to augment member- ship in enlarged quarters provided by the local Kinsmen. The present program of card parties, potluck sup- pers and social evenings will be increased through this grant to provide newsletters, movies and an assortment of sports and games. INVEST NOW! Victoria & Grey Trust Guaranteed Inveshents 107% 0 1-4 Years INTEREST is payable half yearly or may be left to compound EMMERSON INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED 191 Queen St. Port Perry Telephone 985-7306 who is innocently standing by. With the government swal- lowing up thousands and thousands of acres of prime agricultural land, demands for food increasing, surely we can not stand by and allow any more of the rich land of Scugog township to be covered with asphalt. Some may argue that industry will keep young people working around home. The basic needs of food must also be consider- ed. as one must eat to work and live. There are several indus- trial areas within commut- ing distance if people wish to work away from the land. To quote Will Rogers, "We. must look after the land we've got because -they're not making any more". Our elected officials should give considerate deep thought before making any rash decisions and remem- ber, dollar signs can't buy what we have already got! Yours truly, ¢. The Bruce's p 2 BFL y OF MCRSST X Yraatte od By I i Why do people feel compel- led to steal? Recently Mr. Bill Scott attempted to answer this question by giv- ing an address on shoplift- ing. He spoke to approxi- malely seventy-five students enrolled in the Man in Soci- ety Course at Port Perry High School. Mr. Scott's background is worth noting. He was- formerly a member of the O.P.P. and for a time he served on their Anti-Gamb- ling Squad. In 1963, he accepted the position of Security Manager of Gamble Canada and remained with that company until 1973. He then became Director of Security for Sayvette Ltd. According to Mr. Scott, shoplifting or **getting some- thing for nothing is the greatest social disease in Morth America". He main- tains that "al! people have stolen something at some- time in their lives." And, believe il not, ladies, it seems that women are the worst offenders. He indicat- ed that most shoplifters "*do have the money to buy the items they steal." which Fpl. Sh. dois mdm SAAMI PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1974 -- 5 Why do people shoplift? means 'it is a case of greed rather than need". Greed may entail more serious problems than are probably anticipated, however. ~~ For example to shoplifting items which total more than $50.00, can result in five years in jail. Nor does a person have to leave the store to be convicted. 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