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8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 10, 1987 Editorial Comments (From page 4) all else that burning desire to see a better place for the province and people he so loved. Some English writers have condemned the fact that Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and other national leaders spoke so glow- ingly at his funeral, calling their words hypocritical. There has been the blunt suggestion that Rene Levesque was a traitor to Canada. Indeed, had the winds of fate blown slightly different seven years ago, he might very well have gone into history as the first president gf the Quebec republic, totally independent of the Canadian federation. Traitor? It's too easy and simplistic for non-Quebecois to slap that label on Rene Levesque. The very fact that some are using this label while others, including the Prime Minister are praising his con- tribution to a 'better, more tolerant Canada" is a measure of the presence he commanded on the Canadian stage. Rather than focus narrowly and dangerously on historical 'what ifs" or 'might have beens" we would do far better to remember him as a man of integrity, high ideals and a commitment to the democratic process and system. We may not have agreed with what he tried to do, but there is no quibbling with the way he tried to do it. ONE WOMAN'S VIEW by Chris Carlisle (From page 6) If Stevens doesn't mind going commercial, he could really make a go of this rice painting. Think of weddings where rice is thrown at the bride and groom. He could paint up a special mix of rice with a bride and groom on each grain--just for throwing. . And instead of those souvenir matches the bride and groom leave at their guests' places, or instead of pieces wedding cake wrapped in doilies with a little tag identifying the bride and gooom, Stevens could be commissioned to paint rice grains with similar information. "Forget the photographer. A really special wedding gift would be a commissioned portrait of the bride and groom on their special day--on the rice grain. With a grain of luck, Stevens could really make it big. Yesterday's Memories (From Page 5) 10 YEARS AGO Wednesday, November 9, 1977 While registration for a boy to join a Minor Hockey program in Port Perry is $45; a writer from Indianapolis says this is cheap as it costs $130 per player to join a league in the U.S.A. city. A lone gunman held up the Brewer's Retail store in Port Perry just before closing time Monday evening and made off with cash. No one was harmed in the incident. The Nonquon Environmental Education area was officially open- ed last week with the Chairman of the Durham Board of Education, Yvonne Christie cutting the ribbon. Mr. Joseph Baxter of R.R.2, Port Perry received the Silver Jubilee medal and citation, one of many that were presented to wor- thy citizens of Canada. Random Jottings (From page 6) Luckily, it was short lived, and by noon, justin time for her 12:30 test, the snow had all but cleared the streets. To make a long story short .... Jannine passed with fly- ing colours. That's not what she told me, but with my ex- "cellent instruction, there was little doubt. Just kidding! IF YOUR AD WAS HERE ... over 12,000 people could have read it this week! That's alot of potential customers for your business. Advertising made easy -- find out more about it! Call... 585-7383 for Information! Letters Brutal killing of Canada Geese (From page 6) doned by their mother. To save them from certain death, these geese were brought to the neighbourhood chicken coop, where they were cared for with the chickens and ducks and were free to roam. I watched these geese grow into magnificent birds as they spent many an hour in my backyard, bathing in my pond and following the children. Last week, one of these geese was brutally beaten over the head and killed while mine and several of the neighbourhood children watched. The police were called, but I am uncertain of the outcome. . This man apparently had a hun- ting license, but legal or not, I am disgusted and saddened that anyone could willfully kill one of God's defenseless creatures in this man- ner. These birds were tame and brought joy to many in the community. I know some people enjoy the "sport" of hunting, but to kill one of these birds the way this man did is inexcusable. I hope this person realizes what he has done and thinks twice before doing anything like this again. Yours truly, Mrs. Pauline Howel] Greenbank, Ontario Residents want sidewalks now (From page 5) safety no matter how many or few are involved. All we are asking for is a sidewalk from Major St., along Ontario St., to Alva St. We've been told several times that there is no money available in the budget for the last 2 years. 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