a LE SE 12 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, September 26, 1989 Off The Top by Rob Streich Storm clouds on the horizon On Monday, our Municipal Council was meeting in a minia- ture Meech Lake Summit - a brainstorming session. Finally, after nearly eleven months of holding the fate of our tax dollars and many of our dreams in the palms of their hands, they are going to sit down and think, really think, about what they are doing. It's about time. Far be it from me to use this precious space to rake muck, but things have been running far from smoothly in the old par- liamentary parlour. | have only had the opportunity to watch this new, relatively inexperienced Council at work, without the bonus of comparing it to any past sessions. What wiser heads have told me, is that it would not stand up well to a comparison. | had entertained a personal hope that, following the sum- mer adjournment, the councillors would come back refreshed, revitalized and ready to tackle the big policy issues with a clear mind. That dream was not realized. Instead, the discussion table has become akin to a cham- ber of horrors. Case in point, this "here today gone tomorrow", burning By-Law. How much insight does it take to realize that many people would not be happy to have a burning ban im- posed upon them after years of traditional back yard incinerator barrel use, etc. But the councillors passed the By-Law after a short discussion because of the real need for legislation. Examples of the problems being caused were things like heavy, black wet-leaf smoke blowing across streets and caus- ing visibility problems for passing motorists. How about the asthmatic teenager living across the street, and having a coughing fit when the wind blows smoke his way. Not to men- tion the problems of backyard incinerators and neighborhood laundry, although that is more a matter of rudeness. When they passed the By-Law on September 11, and then repealed it on September 18, none of these problems had gone away. The only change, in that heated week, was that a few people voiced their opinions - and a few politicians jumped. | am not opposed to our leaders reacting when we make a plea to them (in fact it would be nice if they would all take no- tice of what their constituency says at times), but since when does the minority rule. Does it make sense that when the Township makes a decision which affects all 15,000 people liv- ing in Scugog, it should be dropped because a dozen people voiced their objections? Consider the years of complaints from residents, the fire department and health officials which finally convinced Council to put this By-Law together. It would be tragic to allow petty "politiking" to come into the picture. Despite awkwardness, the By-Law was serviceable as it was. Will it take a tragedy to make our Council realize that a change is essential? Salaries of Scugog Councillors are small, really only an honourarium. With no real financial gain at stake, why don't they take a chance and begin to act decisively? Use some foresight to plan for Scugog's best interests - if we like it or not. IIIa iiiiiiiriiadaaiaaadiiiaaaaadyy) MYERS CASH & CARRY BULK FOODS & DISCOUNT DAIRY PRODUCTS ( SPECIALS Rh Red & Green, Whole & Broken CHERRIES +...ooorooooee. ib. 1.99 Thompson Seedless RAISINS 1b. 1.19 BUTTERSCOTCH CHIPS ........... ib. 1.69 Hallowe'en JELLY BEAN Pouches Ib. 1.49 PITTED PRUNES ..................... Ib. 1.59 Muppet 125 g. YOGURT ......... 2 tor 99 Light'n Lively 175 g. YOGURT ...3 for 1.99 Merkins Chocolate & to Coloured WAFERS... b.2.79) J We have a wide variety of Cake Decorating and Candy Making Supplies. A selection of over 30 Cake Pans to Rent. Woe reserve the right to limit quantities. Sale items in effect until closing Monday, October 2nd, 1989. SENIOR CITIZENS: 10% DISCOUNT on Bulk items every Monday. HWY. 7A EAST, PORT PERRY RY Just West of the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ... 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Port Perry Plaza Wavy 8 Friday ..........cccconuun. 3» A p 3% PM ANAAY .......coociveniiiiiniin 985-9441 RNR NN LIER i a RE ER Tn pz 77 iii Nx Great start for Scugog Christian kindergarten Kindergarten is off to a great start! Last week the Gingerbread Boy search was held. The girls and boys went from room to room following clues left by that mischievous little fellow. During "A" week, the students went to Don and Mary Hoekstra's apple orchard, where they picked ap- ples, made applesauce, drank cider and had a ride in Don's wagon! This week, "B'" week, they are going to Hank's Bakery and they will also bake banana bread. Grades 1 and 2 are doing well and enjoying all of the space they have in their expanded classroom. They have 2 reading groups in grade 2, the Poppels and the Garfields, and both grades have spelling tests on Fridays. Music is going well too, with Zip- a-dee-do-dah being a class favorite! Grades 3, 4 and 5 are challeng- ing their minds in math by doing a few sheets of Mad Minutes before each math lesson. They are competing with the clock to see how many of the 30 math facts we can do in a minute; already, many have shown improvement over 3 days of doing this. In P.E. the students are doing a health fitness test which tests their muscular/respiratory endurance level. At the end of the year they will take the test again to com- pare their level of health fitness over the year. In Mrs. Houses' science class they are studying the Solar Big Brothers and Sisters badly needed September is Big Brothers Month. Imagine a child's smiling face as he/she enjoys an activity with his/her special friend. A special friend who supplies a stea- dying hand in life's hills and dales. That special friend could be YOU. Become a Big Brother/Big Sister. Are you an adult commit- ted to the needs of children? If you are 18 years or older, with a sincere interest in children, and 4 willingness to commit to a one on one relationship with a child bet- ween the ages of 6-16 years, then you may be just what we are look- ing for. You will not only give of yourself but will also receive memories that will last a lifetime as you become a special friend to a child who, because of death, divorce, desertion or separation are lacking that special one on one relationship. Your time com- mittment would be 3-4 hours per week for a minimum committ- ment of a year. Just imagine, you could make a child's life brighter just by being you. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of North Durham serve children and adults in Scugog, Brock and Ux- bridge Townships. We have an of- fice at 208 North St., Upper Floor and have an answering machine that would like to receive your call. At present, we have a strong need for Big Brothers in the Port Perry area and both Big Brothers and Big Sisters in the Uxbridge area. We also have a Big Brother in Uxbridge and a Big Sister in Port Perry waiting to help a little Brother or Sister. Please call 985-3733 and make September one month to remember in the life of a child. System. The children have been given a work sheet on which they must show what the moon looks like, each night for seven nights. The senior class has been work- ing hard on studies. So far, students are working very well together, and the classroom at- mosphere is pleasant and friend- ly. Art lessons with Peter Hoekstra are going well, as is geography with Mrs. Lisa van Harten. The class has been working hard getting ready for the upcom- ing soccer tournament, and spirits are high! The deadline for tee-shirts, track pants etc. with our school logo is Sept. 20. Work has already begun for our Dec. 2 fundraising Bazaar. Last week dough art and tin punching was worked on. Things are off to a good start. The Grade 6 and 7 class attend- ed Fair Glen Youth Camp for 3 days of outdoor Christian educa- tion, on Sept. 25-27. A hearty thank you to everyone who has paid their tuition fee for the month of September. If you have not paid, please do so by sen- ding the fee to the school or con- tact our new treasurer, Mr. Nick Henshaw. tack clothing gifts MON-SAT 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM SUNDAY 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM 52 Water St., Port Perry PHONE 985-4241 AUTUMN FUN DAY 4: & CRAFT SHOW SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 1989 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Crafts for Show and Sale Hayrides -- Face Painting Draws for Prizes Apple Cider -- Maple Syrup -- Wildlife Animal Show -- | at HEBER DOWN CONSERVATION AR From HWY. 12 and TAUNTON RD., go west on | ~ Klean Sweep 2 CHIMNEY SERVICE SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1978 * dustless, efficient chimney cleaning * emergency service * blocked flues cleared l) * go with the experts OUR STAFF IS TRAINED & CERTIFIED FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL SWEEPS reany 985-3111 osuawn 433-4111 TTT Tr LEE Tr TTT TTTTT TTT v BS NL YO YO YO. YO. WY. OY. WU. YO. OY. . . . WO. 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