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Now, what really upsets me, is where were all the objectors at this time, who now are saying save our park land and are so against the new library being constructed on a portion of it. Surely they realized that this property was zoned for commercial development such as motels, hotels, stores, marinas, etc. Now wasn't this the time to come forward and object stren- uously to the council who was in power at that time and had flatly refused to purchase it? When I read in the Port Perry Star that council had refused to purchase the property, I called a meeting with Mr. Ted Griffin and told him I would buy the property and within forty-eight hours gave him a deposit of $15,000.00 until the closing date. Now why did I do this? Because I knew that someday council would again recognize the value of this property and would want to buy it. Would you believe it was only eight months Group home (From page 5) whether they be for the mentally retarded, mentally ill or the treatment and protection of children, there is some opposition from the community. The problem of servicing these groups of individuals is the responsi- bility of each of us in the community. Mental retardation crosses all socio- economic barriers, making each of us a potential victim on its effects. If we do not support this group home, then what alternatives do we offer the mentally retarded in our community? It is unfortunate that this past meeting at Central Seven had not been better publicized. We feel certain that many individuals in this community would attend the next meeting in order to offer support for this necessary project. Sincerely, Doug and Nel Marshall Port Perry, Ontario. TACHA later that I was approached by a member of the new council to tell me that they were interested in purchas- ing the property for the same amount that I had paid for it. I feel sure I could have sold it with a profit, but that was not my intention. Now I think this gives me the right as a concerned citizen to give my opinion as to what uses should be made of this property. I believe under the democratic system, everyone has the right to speak out, and I feel that as a citizen of this community I have earned this priviledge. The library committee proposes using a portion of this land to construct a new library to serve all the people of the township and there is no doubt that a new facility is needed. The siting of the building on the property is such that it is 135 feet from the lakefront. All of the land between the building and the lakefront is available for park land. What better use could be made of this portion of property? I feel sure that this facility will encourage more of our citizens to use the park land, not discourage them. I have always been a dedicated citizen of the community and have always supported any worth while project and shall always continue to do so. So let's get behind this project, one and all. I am for it 100 per cent. Yours Sincerely, Kenneth F. Jackson Port Perry, Ontario. Concern over energy use Dear Sir: I do not worry as much about the present oil energy crisis of today as I do about the lack of concern for the development of the tech- nology presently available, the application of which, too often remains dormant, e.g. - stretching more energy from that barrel of oil; the energy from the sun and wind for our home heating comfort, and the exploration and experimentation of other energy sources that should be very useful and necessary to the children of tomorrow. As long as I am content to purchase an automobile that it's maker guarantees will zoom from zero to sixty in a split second faster than his competitors (I have little choice), I can see no incen- tive for said maker to design one to get thirty or forty miles to the gallon. As long as homes continue to be designed, built, and marketed with little or no thought of present or future solar assisted energy appli- cation, I will expect slow and very little energy-saving progress made in that direc- tion. Extreme necessity, seems to mother invention, the lone tinkerer, often financially unable to properly tool his humble basement workshop, has come up with, and hope- fully will continue to do so, some of the greatest tech- nicological achievements of our time. Too often many are shelved, laid aside because of technical legality, lack of public interest, or unavailable funding for development. During the early forties, when gasoline was rationed, a carburator was made, tested, and although it had some performance bugs, it squeezed eighty miles from a gallon of fuel. A delivery truck, owned by Simpsons in Toronto, was adapted and operated on a gaseous mix- ture from charcoal and a jet of water. Give them a chance Dear Sir: Having read last week's Port Perry Star, I was quite disappointed to hear complaints regarding the new Group Home Proposal. I am a Social Worker, working as a Residential Counsellor for the Oshawa and District Association for the Mentally Retarded. I work in a Group Home (Adults Training Home) counselling eight mentally retarded adults, located on Simcoe Street, North, Oshawa. I am distressed to hear that the people of Gerrow's Beach have such strong objections to such a great opportunity for the Mentally Retarded Association. One of the reasons and philosophy for an Associa- tion to establish a group home, is to integrate the adults into society. The number of group homes in this region, is an indication of the success we are having. With advanced medical science in relation to violence and medications, do you really feel that a doctor would prescribe drugs, that have a violent effect on a Mentally Retarded individual, or for that matter on any other person? If the adults were consid- ered dangerous or harmful, in any way, they would not. be allowed into the program. There is no reason to fear these individuals, as they are able to understand and comprehend the concepts of love, harmony and unity. One staff person is sufficient during the night shift, at a group home. There is no need for more than one staff member, as the residents sleep through the night, just as you do. In case of illness, or if more help is needed, telephone numbers and staff are readily available. I don't feel Gerrow's Beach is a poor location for a group home, especially since the house has been donated and transportation has already been provided. It seems that the Association has everything they need, except for the support of the neighbourhood. Please, give the Mentally Retarded and the Association this chance. Sincerely yours, Janice M. Smith RR 1 Honey's Beach Port Perry, Ont An automobile made in Ontario, driven many years and miles, is now retired and on display in the Oshawa Automotive Museum. With its -interesting coal-oil electric power plant, it produced eighty miles to the gallon. That was sixty years ago!! In Collingwood, take a long look at the boat on display. It was propelled entirely from the motion of the waves activating its fish-like fins. A small sun-powered elec- tric motor turns a music box and plays sweet music as long as the sun shines. I haven't yet mentioned methane gas from farm refuse, or magnetic perpe- tual motion power, which according to the current science magazines, is just around the proverbial corner, or maybe right on it. One can only wonder if there are more, and how many energy saving devices lying dormant in the patent office, legally protected from the general public by a number, waiting to be developed and used to greater advantage by all of us. The ambitious politican of today, looking for an ener- getic boost up the ladder to political success and wishing for a fat ballot box full of yes, yes, votes on election day, might propose an Energy Tax Credit Bill, similar to the one just passed in Congress by our alert, energy-wise neighbour. A portion of the cost of all materials used on solar- assist energy and also retro- active three years, would come right off the top of the income tax. A portion of the huge excise tax bonanza fund, presently earmarked for oil well exploration, could be shared with solar-energy exploration and application. Excessive and over-neces- sary oil-well exploration could be compared to adding more grease to a slippery pole at a carnival. It may not help to combat the problem, but will surely prolong the adventure. For each percentage point our nations homes can reduce their annual fuel consump- tion, a well programmed computer could surely tell us how many oil-wells we do not have to explore in the future. Bruce Mountjoy Brougham. McTaff and Harry Morris. Thompson. cently. Blackstock. standing catch. remember when ...? continued ruary 2, when the degree was conferred on Sister Char- lotte Forder of Port Perry and Sister Rose Killey of The "Tops" Club sponsored a euchre in the hall on Saturday evening. 20 tables were played and the fol- lowing were winners: Ladies - C. Reesor, J. Bain. Gents - Art Ashmore, Vic Larocque. Door Prizes - Mrs. 15 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 11, 1965 Anna Forder and Richard Stephens, the young Port Perry skating couple, made a very creditable showing by winning a third place in the Canadian Figure Skating Championships held in Calgary last week. Mr. James Adderley, Bigelow Street, Port Perry, has been named Chief Steward and Business Canteen Manager for Branch 419, Royal Canadian Legion. Congratulations to Brian Mountjoy on obtaining honours in Grade 8 piano. He is a pupil of Mrs. Lorne A fair representation of Greenbank, Seagrave and Pinedale congregations met to finalize arrangements for a joint charge. A vote was taken which resulted: 66 for and 8 against amalgamation. Mrs. Norman Smith and Mrs. Sam Cawker were delegates at a course sponsored by the Farm Safety Council which was held at the new Physical Education Building at Guelph University last week. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Van Camp and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sweetman are holidaying in Nassau. 10 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 12, 1970 A spokesman for Respirin Corp. said Wednesday that Dr. Matthew Dymond, former Ontario Minister of Health, has been appointed president of the company. Respirin has been approved by the federal food and drug directorate for use in the treatment of bronchitis, sinu- sits, hay fever and the common cold. It was developed more than 30 years ago by Toronto chemist David Fingard and his uncle Rudolph Duke. The second annual Winter Carnival staged by the students'of Port Perry High School was a success. The selection of the Snow Queen was most exciting, with Joanne Prentice being crowned as 1970 Queen by last year's queen, Nancy Dowson. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kyte, Blackstock, spent the weekend in Lively, Ontario, participating in a Curling Bonspiel. Mrs. Phil Waring of Ajax, and Mr. Colin Cook of Pontypool, South Wales, England, visited their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Mitchell, Utica, re- Winners of the Treasure Hunt Race at the Cart- wright Scout's Association's First Snowmobile Races was the team of Gerald Kelly and Sharon Larmer, Ronald C. Diéth, R.R.2, Port Perry, won recogni- tion in the Metropolitan Miami Fishing Tournament when he landed a 24 pound barracuda in the 12 pound division and a 21 pound Kingfish in the 20 pound divi- sion. He fished out of Sugarloaf Lodge Marina with Cap- tain Cliff Carlile. He will receive citations for his out- Political meeting runs into a snag Dear Sir: I am a grade 11 student at Port Perry High School. On January 24, I approached principal Doug Williams about an all-candidates meeting at the school for the students. On Monday, January 28, an agreement was reached. Between the 24th and 31st of January, the Liberals and New Democrats changed their schedules to meet the February 6 date set for the meeting by * the Conservatives. I waited three days for a phone call from the Conser- vatives to confirm the date of the meeting. By Wednesday, I was worried. On that day and the next day, I made 15 - long distance phone calls to the Conservative office in Port Hope, only to find they had not been contacted by the Port Perry committee room. On the last call to Port Hope, I was told that Allan Lawrence had to attend a coffee party on February 6, and would not be at the all-candidates meeting. I was then forced to inform all others concerned that the meeting was off, including the Libertarian and Marxist candidates, which took over an hour on the phone, all long distance. I feel that myself, the students, and the other four parties were done an injustice by the Conserva- tives due to lack of organi- zation, communication and understanding. Not once did they even attempt to contact me, although they took my number at least a dozen times. Maybe in future, they will treat me and others as human beings, with a little compassion. Yours truly, Bruce Arculus Port Perry. ®