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wry Es 10 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 6, 1990 I Remember When? (From page 7) Public School for thirteen years, accepted an electric saw and drill from teacher' Mr. S. Cawker. Mr. Reader has joined the caretaking staff of Ontario County's new building on Rossland Road, Whitby. Barbara Holtby of Port Perry won the public speaking com- petition at the Ontario County Junior Farmers annual Debating and Public Speaking competition. Barbara received the Whitby Rotary Club Trophy for this achievement. Cartwright High School's Valedictorian this year was Miss Janice Byers. The Recreation Centre in Blackstock was filled to capacity for the annual Commencement Exercises. Blackstock News - Mr. and Mrs. Marwood McKee have sold their farm to Mr. R. Cochrane of Enniskillen and the McKees are building a home in Blackstock. Epsom News - Miss Carol Wilson won the award for highest standing in Gr. 8 at the Port Perry High School commencement. This award is given by Epsom Community Club. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 19, 1970 As the November 25th nomination draws near, it looks as if Reeve Robert Kenny and Deputy-Reeve candidate Phil Orde will be acclaimed to office. Port Perry has a new Scoutmaster. When news that Scout- ing would have to be discontinued in Port Perry because there was no Scoutmaster, Mr. Fred Fraser, who owns a variety store in Port Perry, and is a former Cub master, volunteered his ser- vices. There are at least 12 other people who have said they will assist Mr. Fraser. Mr. and Mrs. William Lambe, R.R. 2, Port Perry, received some 120 guests at their home on the occasion of their 50th wed- ding anniversary. On November 15, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Jackson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in the Oddfellows Hall. 10 YEARS AGO Wednesday, November 5, 1980 A glorious occasion was held on Saturday, October 25 when family and friends of Pastor and Mrs. Saunders gathered at Crandell's Riverboat to celebrate the couples 40th wedding anni- versary. At Blackstock on Wednesday evening, October 22, the Dur- ham Region Horseback Riding for the Handicapped Association presented the trophies won at their recent Ride-a-thon. Cartwright Public School senior girls soccer team competed in the Central Durham tournament held in Beaverton recently and emerged victorious. The Bank of Commerce officially opened its new building in Port Perry with an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony Sat- urday afternoon. Mrs. Catherine Lee celebrated her 90th birthday last Sun- day with family and friends. About 75 ratepayers turned out at the Greenbank Hall last - Thursday night for the all-candidates meeting sponsored by the Scugog Ratepayers Association. * Quality film | developing Processing of all filri, brands * Reprints « Enlargements - Slide Developing 2nd SET FREE Leave your film with us! Stedmans PORT PERRY PLAZA 985-3844 Holder PHOTO FINISHING Letters io the editor Landfill sites are not the answer To the Editor: As the Council of North Nestleton United Church, we wish to state our opposition to the pro- posed landfill sites in Ward IV, Cartwright, Township of Scugog, as well as other intended sites in Durham Region. Our opposition is two-fold as follows: first, we op- pose the sites chosen; second, we oppose landfill as an answer tothe problem of solid waste disposal. There is no such thing as a com- pletely safe leach-proof landfill site. In this area, every household (including schools) is dependent on private and/or community wells. Should these water sources become polluted, even surroun- ding areas would no longer be safe places to live. Seepage can have adverse effects as well, on Lake Scugog and its dependent residents and tourist industry. We object to the lack of effort on the part of Durham Region and Government of Ontario, by giving only lip service to alternatives to our solid waste dilemma. There are such viable alternatives as: a) region-wide mandatory recycl- ing programmes, both individual and commercial, b) concerted public education in reduction, recycling, re-using and proper waste management, ¢) pressure on manufacturing associations to reduce packaging and implement new recycling technologies, and d) legislation to bring pressure to bear, on both larger urban cen- tres and rural areas, to solve their garbage problems within their own boundaries, (as opposed to regional boundaries). Monies spent on engineering firms could have been better spent, in providing more research on alternatives. The engineering firm did not spend sufficient time or on-site research, to warrant the choices provided, (either logical- ly or environmentally). "'Quick-fix" solutions will pro- ve disastrous to the quality of rural life. Heavy-handed regional directives will not satisfy local residents. Due to urban sprawl, farmland is disappearing at too alarming a rate, to let it also be buried under the garbage of ur- ban centres. The immediate need is for the Government of Ontario to provide province-wide strategies, for short-term solu- tions; i.e., mandatory intensive recycling or a user-pay system for garbage (monies to be re- invested in garbage research and facilities management). The most devastating aspect of the announcement to locate land- fill sites in Ward IV has been the disruption of community life. It is causing a great sense of unease in our children. They feel they face an uncertain future, in their own community. Their quality of life will not match that of their parents. Adults feel betrayed and misled, by persons in positions of trust. Our children know, that we have the technology to put people into space; still, we use eigh- teenth century technology to dispose of garbage. In summation, please drop this search for raw-waste landfill sites in Durham Region. Rather, con- centrate on finding alternative solutions, as noted above and sug- gested in the video, "Waste Management, As If The Future Mattered," with Dr. Paul Con- nett. Through community co- operation, we can achieve a bet- ter solution to our dilemma! Yours in faith, The Council of North Nestleton United Church. Chairperson: Rev. Dale F. Davis Secretary of Council: Arthur Weir 9 2 COMPETITION TT EVENT? ENG Where can you buy custom printed ribbons, rosettes, trophies and gifts for judges? BEST IN SHOW AWARDS FRALICK'S BEACH DR., R.R. 5, PORT PERRY, ONTARIO LoL 1B6 TELEPHONE: (416) 985-9509 PLANNING A all be concerned. 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