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I a re I ae, TH rae. weg te re Ee rey wv WY RAT "aad h, 2 eT é -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 2, 1986 Letters Judicial system is a mockery To The Editor: After reading the column in last week's Port Perry Star titled 'From John Wayne to Make My Day," we decided to tell of an incident to show he's 100 percent correct. We know now why people think our judicial system is in a sad state of affairs. One year ago, a business associate and myself, who both run local convenience stores in Port Perry had the misfortune of being the victims of a crime. We had hired an employee who badly needed work. After a short while, we noticed discrepencies with the cash register tapes. With a check and store inventory, I found I had been ripped off for the sum of $1780 and the other store manager for $480, We confronted the employee and she admitted she had taken cash 'and merchandise. The police were contacted and charges laid. Three months later, we appear in court where the accused and her legal-aid lawyer enter a plea of 'not guilty." The case is remanded for four months. It is then remanded another three months. Three months later, we sit through another eight wasted hours in court and are told the evidence will need to be re- evaluated. Three months later, a trial date is "finally set. Ten months have gone by. We have spent 28 hours in court which has cost us money for time away from our work, gasoline, foo and other expenses. When the trial date finally comes up (two weeks ago) we are not able to attend the cdurt (we are not need- ed, anyway) due to business commitments. We are notified by the police that the accused has changed her plea to guilty and agreed to make restitution. The accused was sentenced to one day in jail (sign in, sign out, say goodbye) and put on probation for years. Now, she must also re-pay myself $500 (not the $1780) and the other manager $489. This is at the rate of $15 per month, which will be split between us ($7.50 per month each). This is a farce. We have lost over $2,000 between us, not to mention the expenses of several court appearances. We were the victims of a crime, yet how did the law help us? How can law-abiding citizens expect to have respect for the system of justice when the outcome is like this? We think it is a mockery. There is one small comforting thing for us, however. It is nice to know we will be receiving a steady income of $7.50 per month for the next six years. Sincerely, Richard Young, Ken Irvine, Port Perry. Taking the time Dear Sir: At 5 a.m. this morning as I sit at my large picture window, trying to breathe, with an asthma attack in progress. 1 watch an old Tom Cat looking for his female friends, who have since been lost, passed away, moved away, strayed or stolen. Then I see a cotton tail rabbit hop- ping around, now the foliage is mostly gone. At dawn, the birds are now at the feeders. Then at last, the squirrels are out in full force for their free meal. Strange, a small bird may fly non-stop thousands of miles, yet modern man can not go very long without a coffee break, a smoke, a rest or his normal sleep. We must agree Fall is with us and Winter not to far off after our first snowfall. It is now the Season of death throughout nature, and it is sad to see. Yet, there are many ways we can better remember and be thankful for these Seasons. To all people I am sure it would be Viewpoint (From page 5) The overall quality of the game at the Junior C level has improved to the point where the fans can be pretty well assured of seeing a decent game, well worth the price of admission. Speaking of fans, the MoJacks have been drawing respectable crowds for their home games so far at the Scugog Arena. And if the team continues to provide good, entertaining hockey, I would hope that more fans in the Scugog area will take a Sunday night and watch a Junior C game. If the first 14 games of the season are an indication of what's to come (and I think they are) fans are going to see some decent, well-played hockey this winter. Editorial (From page 5) right now and there is no reason in the world why this talent can't be further nurtured and developed over the next few years. And if a young Canadian thought there was a reasonable chance of a pro career after university in this country, that in itself would develop the talent. The problem with the CFL teams now is the lack of identity. It's | a revolving door system. Many of the players arrive for the season, a great benefit to sit nice and quiet in our church meditating of the past, also the lives we live today. Really, you do not need to go to a church, just settle yourself back in a comfortable chair and close your eyes. Once you find the key to clear- ing the mind of all clutter, the mind will take you on trips to places un- dreamed of, so just let it happen. We should all slow down and smell the flowers. For years I loved to see the first snowfall come, remembering the snow would stay on the roads and fields. These would be diamond snowflakes our grandchildren may never see. Most Winter beauty has been forfeited to progress, the motor car and slush. We can still dream and tell our stories to children of all ages. Season's Greetings. Roy Walker Smith PORT PERRY ANTENNA Parts & Labour Guaranteed. Ask about our Christmas SPECIALS Call ... 985-8837 or after 3:00 P.M. call collect: 705-748-6809 All Calls Returned. Make your reservations NOW! Kids and snowballs Defi first snowfall brought with it many wonderful things; snow- women, snowmen, the feeling of Christmas, sleigh rides and snowballs. Now, snowballs in themselves are pretty harmless, but when they are propelled at innocent bystanders, | have strong objections. Kids are kids, and we were all kids at one time, but perhaps one should point out the dangers of hurling snowballs at an unsuspecting crowd or as in my case -- cars. Last Sunday, as I was driving south on Lilla Street, my windshield was suddenly struck by 3 or 4 snowballs tossed by one or more lit- tle imps hiding in a tree. I quickly cleared my windshield and looked in the mirror to see the car following me, receiving the same treatment. Just a word of advice to those kids, if you lose your balance, you many land right in the line of traf- fic (or on your head) -- bad news for you. A windshield covered in snow from snowballs startles the driver and temporarily impairs the drivers' field of vision -- bad news for me. So -- to keep us all healthy and happy, let's keep snowballs in a safe 'snowball' area. 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There are numerous other subtle changes the League could make in the rules, in broadcasting and so on. But if the CFL wants to regenerate the support of football fans in this country, it will have to put a Canadian product on the field. The league should not be a training ground for NFL hopefuls. Canadians by and large are a patient bunch. But football fans in this country have served notice that they have had enough of the way the league is operating. Changes are needed in a big hurry, or the annual 'Grey Cup Classic' will soon be just a memory. PLEASE NOTE: Wednesday Night Ribs & Chicken Buffet will be discontinued for month of December. DECEMBER BUSINESS HOURS: Sunday to Thursday 11 AM. to 9 P.M; Friday and Saturday 11 AM. to 10 P.M. CONWAY PLACE A FAMLY RESTAURANT HWY. 7A (by the Causeway) Phone » 1631