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10 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, October 31, 1989 Viewpoint by J. B. McClelland (From page 7) der the impression Quebec has special status, anyway. And every time, some politician or scholar of political science writes about or discusses Meech on air, | hear the word "notwithstanding," a reference to wording in the Char- er. Perhaps it is this word "notwithstanding." My dictionary lists its meanings as "in spite of," "however," "neverthe- less," and "although." Take your pick. | wish just once that some bright commentator, would come along and explain in 100 words or less why Meech is bad for the country and why it is good for the country. Seriously for a moment. My lack of understanding iy Meech is not quite as bad as | am making it out to be ere. But | believe it when a national poll says 60 per cent of Canadians know nothing of Meech, let alone understand it. | think part of the problem is pure apathy. Meech is a constitutional issue, part of an issue that has been on-going since the great re-patriation of the Trudeau Era. The debate has dominated our national agenda for years, to the point where a lot of Canadians simply "tune out" or "turn the page" when the hear the words. Let's be honest, for a lot of people, struggling to make ends meet month in and month out, worried about a shrink- ing pay-cheque, or whether they will even have a pay- cheque in six months, constitutional debates are the last thing on their minds. And | think there are a lot of Canadians, like myself, who believe deep down, that it's really not going to make a great deal of difference one way or another to this dis- integrating nation, whether the Meech Accord is ratified or not. Bio-bags for leaves gone, ask residents to avoid burning The supply of biodegradable bags for storing leaves ran out early last week, and according toa Town- ship spokesperson, itis doubtful there will be any more available this fall. Although Scugog does not have any more free bags, the Star was told biodegradable bags are available at some local stores and can be purchased for disposal of leaves. Other alternatives for leaves, are boxing or bagging them in conventional containers, and then dumping them into the large bin at the Scugog Landfill Site. Any container other than the biodegrable bags will not be al- lowed in the bins. Although Scugog still does not have a bylaw ban- ning the burning of leaves, and residents can do so with- out penalty, Township officials are encouraging people not to burn. It is expected a bylaw prohibiting burning will be in place before next fall. CHAD) Odd Fellows & Rebekahs TRIP of the MONTH WINNERS MARCH to AUGUST 1989 MARCH 1989 -- Waikiki (2 weeks) - John & Edna Beckett, Port Perry Free Ticket - Earl Geer, Port Perry APRIL 1989 -- Porta Vallarta (1 week) - Mary Lawrence, Port Perry Free Ticket - Rick Larocque, Port Perry MAY 1989 -- Florida (1 week) - Allen Marten, Port Perry Free Ticket - Mr. & Mrs. Chesney, Toronto JUNE 1989 -- Cable Beach, Nassau - Pierre LeDuc Free Ticket - Ron Wannamaker, Oshawa JULY 1989 -- California (1 week) - Grant Bright, Port Perry Free Ticket - Rhoda Strong, Port Perry AUGUST 1989 -- Las Vegas (1 week) - Richard Young, Port Perry Free Ticket - Mark Hancock, Oshawa Generous Gift to Hospital Community Memorial Hospital continues to receive donations for their planned hospi- tal expansion, and were pleased this week to receive a pledge from a new Port Perry busi- ness, Country Style Donuts. Owners Ken (centre) and Garry Carruthers are seen here with Hospital Bullding Committee Chairman Jerry Taylor, who was on hand to accept their pledge for $2,500. Speaking for the company, Ken Carruthers sald "as a new member of the business community we are very pleased to support this worthwhile project." Craft Show at Ashburn Saturday by Florence Ashton 1 am sure everyone has enjoyed the beautiful weather over the last several days - even though perhaps some of us did get lost in the fog. It doesn't seem possible we will soon be making big plans for Christmas, with all the bazaars, craft shows, etc. under way. Speaking of craft shows, Burns Kirk Guild invited you to their Fall Country Craft Show at Thunderbird Golf Club, Ashburn on Sat. Nov. 4. The show opens at 10 a.m. and concludes at 3 p.m. with a draw for a signed, limited edition numbered print by Marc Barrie. A great variety of fine crafts will be available by local artisans and craft people. Items include petit point jewelry, pine work, weaving, smocking, baby quilts, ceramic jewelry, folk art, hand painted silk scarves and ties, gift baskets and door stop mice. Something for everyone! Plan to come out and support our Kirk Guild and our talented craft people. The Eleanor Knight Group of the Women's Missionary Society will meet at the home of Joan Knight on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. Ruth Oliver is in charge of the study. Euchre party will be held at the Community Centre on Thursday" evening of this week at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Allan and Audrey Walsh from Bridgenorth, Ont. visited with Muriel Fisher last Sunday. Next Sunday is Remembrance Sunday. Mr. McEntyre's message will be 'Our Levels of Loyalty." On Sunday, Nov. 12, Gospel Music Concert featuring "Pro- mise" from London, Ont. will be held in Burns Church at 7:30 p.m. "Promise" has received the cove- nant award as being Canada's top mixed gospel singing group for 1988. Do plan to join together with your friends for a fine evening of gospel music. MACKEY, BAILEY & KORB BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Saturday Mornings - 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Lake Scugog Lumber Building Oshawa Rd., PORT PERRY 985-1391 ORT PERR auto glass & trim WITH THIS COUPON 139 WATER ST. . 6 HIGH STREET PORT PERRY ] 2 985-8507 - MOBILE SERVICE - GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP