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"iy ii oul gk TERRIER TR TRG RINE SOS EW 8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 5, 1990 Letters io the editor i State the real cost to taxpayers To the Editor: I wonder why we were not told of the real cost of the Scugog Recreation Centre when the survey was sent out? Was it because if it had stated the real cost, people might have voted against it. Now about this $28.00, does the council really think that we are that naive to believe that it will cost only $28.00 per taxpayer and that there will be no increases in taxes to cover costs? One wonders what are the priorities of the council, the population increases, yet the roads budget decreases. Are they now going to cut the roads budget altogether so they can pay for the centre and then use the bad roads as a lever to pry more money from the taxpayers in the coming years? The roads should be number one, everyone uses them no matter what. One way or another, the taxpayers are going to gay for the centre through higher taxes. If- the centre is to be built it should be user pay, because pro- bably only half the residents will regularly use it, so why should the other half (especially the ones at the far reaches of the township) e burdoned by higher taxes to over the building and the deficit hat it will incur. But I guess they can always do as someone suggested 'If you can't afford to pay the taxes you can always move." Yours Sincerely Andy Bajema R.R. 1 Nestleton Many people think, as | often do that nothing bad ever happens in a small community. The horrifying reality is that it does, and it could hap- pen right here in Port Perry. It is frightening to read the newspapers, and watch the television and see all the vicious at- tacks as of late on women in Ontario. It is something no one wants to think about, but it is happening in small towns, and it could happen here to you, to your friend, or to some- one in your family. Non-believers are now taking a second look. and are realizing that their safety is at risk. The recent attacks have prompted women to take it upon themselves to find ways to protect them- selves. Women are enrolling in self defense courses and the sales of cellular phones to women, or to husbands or boyfriends buying them for them are on the increase. Violence may not be your forte, but a women these days in some cities must know how to break kneecaps, and noses to walk the streets alone at any time of day. Using Metro Toronto as an example, two short year ago the city was offering two courses in Wendo self defense. This year it is offering 26 courses, because of the demand women are putting on it. Years ago many people thought nothing of it to plex up an innocent hitchhiker, or to stop and help someone in need on the side of the road. Myself, the way things are happening | would be wary to stop and assist someone, even if | could see they had a flat tire, or smoke coming from under the hood. This has been a ploy by many to entrap their victim. The gruesome murders of such women as Lynda Shaw, the Western University student whose body was found stabbed, beaten, and burned in a field, after having car trouble on the 401 makes one think of how quickly something like this can happen. It is a sad reality that a simple misfortune or a car mishap could turn out to be a death sentence for innocent people. | kngw people sa it will never happen to them, or to anyone they know, it only happens to everyone else. And it certainly won't h n gE. our nice little town. It is time to take off the blinders, and understand that it does. I don't think people like Lynda Shaw, and Ju- Back Talk by Kelly Storry lie Stanton were women who had a feeling in the back of their mind that they would be ab- ducted. They were probably just like you and bs, they thought it only happened to somebody else. | was reading through an article about abduc- tion and they posed a question to the readers asking what you would do if a large man grabbed you from benind, and you couldn't get away? answer .....| don't know, and | am sure that would be many others response. The worst part of this scenario is that no one should have to be prepared for this, the situation is something that should never arise. The problem is it does. It happens in people's backyards, on their quiet little street, in the per- fect quiet little SONY. For most, there would not be a darn thing they could do to pre- vent it. A very frightening thought, but also a very true and realistic thought. Maybe the only means of protection is to never walk alone at night, invest in a pair of brass knuckles, but the best advice that was given may be just to be on guard at all times. We may be a small and close knit communi- ty, but Port Perry's recreational activities draw in outsiders by the hundreds who may have more than fishing on their agenda. Scugog Is Tops! We did it, Scugog has claimed the crown for participaction day. An overwhelming 6,600 resi- dents took off their suits, and put on their sweats to participate in some sort of physical activity last Wednesday. That's right, the residents of Scugog proved what we knew all aiong, we are the fittest of the fit, outcycling, out-running, and out- participating Uxbridge by an astounding 42% to 32% of the respective communities populations. | followed a lot of people around on Wednes- day snapping photos of many forms of activi- ties. There were many comments from different individuals on what participaction day meant.. Many just wanted to prove Scugog was the fit- test, and many said they just like a challenge. The most common comment from the young- er Jeneration was they wanted to participate, an For Better or For Worse® Pi Ameacm wan Blessed to live on lake To the Editor: I have made my home here on Scugog Island for the last six years. I really feel blessed to live her on this sparkling lake, so near what may be the prettiest town bn Ontario, I spent a wonderful day here recently enjoying the beauties of nature with my four year old grandson Taylor. We went to see nests of blue herons high in the tree tops. We bicycled down a country road while listening to a myriad of bird songs. At home we watched hum- mingbirds drink sweet red nectar, and within an hour we counted nine different birds at my balcony feeder. Outside in the garden we found tulips, Johnny jump up, and forget-me-nots, and tasted fresh mint and chives. At the waters edge we heard the waves gently lapping the shore and watched minnows darting in and out of the shadows. We listened to the restful sound of the wind in the trees, and felt the warmth of the sunshine. There was no noise, no pollution, no con- fusion, just quiet contentment. What a privilege to expose the senses and infellect of a precious child to the wonders of Nature. In Appreciation, Taylor and his Nana, Jean Churchill Race was "just ducky" (From page 7) at Scugog Shores Museum. I would like to congratulate all the other canoes in therace, they were very polite and mannerly when they passed me and I was most grateful for all their en- couragement as we made our way towards Port Perry ... I have to tell you Pete, it was a thrill to have a family of Canada Geese swim along side of me and even a bigger thrill when I was able to pass them ... I also over- took and passed two loons and a Blue Heron ... Too bad I was not a bit younger some of those sleek racing hulls sure were beautiful, oh well, maybe another year. The crew and I were so grateful for the reception that we receiv- ed when we finally crossed the finish line, our time I'm afraid left something to be desired but the tremendous feeling of ac- complishment at my age was just great ... Thank you to everyone for their kindness and patients and the lovely gifts heaped on the crew ... It was ~ especially gratifying to have the Mayor out and to know that '"We Gotcha Howard." Abortion not the answer To the Editor: Inside this little womb the en- vironment is fine, the temperature is perfect, the condi- tions are divine. I hope to stay in- side this space while my tiny body grows. My mother will protect me, this, for sure, I know. My limbs have not yet started, my shape in not quite clear but from the moment of conception, alive and well, I appear. Mulroney says to kill me, his cabinet does obey. Many mothers are exploited each and every day. Some doctors have a hand in this, for money is Well Pete, that just about wraps it up for this year and again thank you for making it all possible ... who knows perhaps next year I can again make an attempt at the run for the lily pads and who knows maybe you would like to join me ... Yours for the Preservations of Aging Canoes and Crews Just Ducky, - Doreen and Bill Keep up the great work To the Editor: I have just returned home from attending Millar Lights produc- tion of "Annie." It was a beautiful evening of singing and acting in all performances were excellent, stars in their own right. There is nothing more that I can add to the letter written last week by Elizabeth Passmore - she has said it all - for all of us who live in Port Perry and have the advan- tage of attending these produc- tions. Keep up the marvelous work Catherine & Tom Millar we are very proud of you. We love you! 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