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Te gw 0. 10 -- PORT, PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, May 28, 199} ning by 85 mem - Brown Coll | held at Se Remember When? (From page 7) 20YEARSAGO Wednesday, May 26, 1971 _ Mr. and Mrs. Earl Martyn were two of the many people who enjoyed the successful Beef Barbecue sponsored by the Lions Club. The JR bn was heldin Port Perry at the arena. A truck owned by Master Feeds rolled into the water of Lake Seugog after the brakes failed. Within the same week another c truck owned by W.B. Bennet overturned during paving opera- tions, and a garbage truck caught fire and the load of garbage had tobe dumped out on the road. This year's Cub-aree is being held in Port Perry and will in- clude a parade of ten or 11 floats, track & field games, and a camp- fire and balloon fly. The Cub-aree will be held at the fairgrounds. Five Swiiring teachers were honoured at a dinner Tuesday eve- rs of the Ontario Women's Teachers Association of Ontario, Unit I. The five teachers: Mrs. Edna Clayton, Mrs. Katheryn Gordon, Mrs. Otta McNab, Mrs. Alfa Samells, and Miss ' Norma Urquhart. Each of the ladies was presented with an award and pins. 10YEARSAGO Wednesday, May 27, 1981 The Scugog Township municipal building on Perry Street has been described as "shabby" in a report by the Public Institutions Inspection Panel. TO The Durham Catholic Separate School Board has approved the purchase of four portable classrooms for the new school which will open in Port Perry this fall. Mary Skinner who graduated from Port Perry High School in 1975, was recently named Female Athlete of the Year at George , Toronto, as well as receiving the women's variety basketball Most Valuable Player Award. The annual Beaveree for youngsters aged five to seven was ve Park on Saturday for close to 200 Beavers from Scugog and Uxbridge. Port Perry High School student Steven Nesbit attended a day long interview sponsored by the Canada World Youth Organiza- tionin Toronto. Kelly West and Judy Brinkman narrowly missed advancing to the Regional Track and Field meet after their fifth place showing at the COSSA meetin Oshawa. In recognition of 45 years valuable service, the Ontario Roads Association recently presented John Maw of Port Perry with their Long Service award. Jean Horton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Horton, Blackstock, graduated on May 23, 1981 from Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology with a diploma in General Business. Roger Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norm Watson has graduat- ed from Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology, with his ms year Diploma in Business Administration, with Marketing option. Letters io the editor Many traditions have changed From Page 7 way, was prostitution). My understanding is that an ef- fort will be made by the larger courts to provide alternate sym- bols for other religions, but as we all know, swearing on the Bible or any other symbol doesn't insure the person will tell the truth. Peo- ple lie through their teeth every day in court. When Mr. Hvidsten said "sup- pressed traditions' I believe he was also refering to the decision to omit the oath to the Queen for police recruits. People shouldn't be shocked that many "Baby Boomers" who have grown up with limited influence from the royal family, feel little attach- ment to the monarchy. According to a recent letter to the Toronto Star from Prof. J.R. Happy, Political Studies, Univer- sity of Guelph, 'Sovereignty is the power to make law. In the Canada Constitution Act, 1867 the power to make law is given to Parlia- ment... Parliament is sovereign, having the power to make laws - including laws which restrict the Queen's executive powers - in a constitutional monarchy'. In light of this, it appears to me that swearing an oath to our coun- try has as much or more validity than to the Queen. During the Gulf war many Canadians expressed admiration for the way Americans showed so much patriotism and support for their country. If Canadian monar- chists admire that attitude, then they should bear in mind that every morning as U.S. school kids pledge allegiance to their flag '... and to the republic for which it stands..." they will notice the children are swearing an oath of allegiance to their country and not George Bush. A previous letter to this paper suggested we owed a debt to the Monarchy, mentioning Queen Victoria, the industrial revolution and the modern advances enjoyed Editorial Comment From Page 6 become something akin to a leper colony in the eyes of Business. Perhaps you've heard the joke: "What's our biggest export?' Answer: "Jobs." We've come a long way Baby, from the day John F. Kennedy said: 'Ask not what your country can do for you, but rather what can you do for your country." In the early Sixties, that statement sent a tingle through every man, woman and child old enough to understand its ramifications. You can't help but wonder what sort of reaction it would produce today. We are in serious trouble, with no turnaround in sight. J.EJ. "looking for work in the city. This BROOKLIN Spring Fair Lali 8S10 TAN A |Y Fa gcie « Official Opening 7:30 p.m. « Miss Brooklin Spring Fair Pageant STANRUISID TAN ARN IV] NS | - Parade 10:30 a.m. - Dog Races 1:00 p.m. » G.T. Freestyle Trick Team 12:30, 2:00, 3:30, 5:00 p.m. « Baby Show 2:00 p.m. « Demolition Derby 8:00 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 31 + "NEW' Craft Show & Sale 5:00 p.m. + Truck & Tractor Pull 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 2 « Cruisin' Day 11:00 a.m. « "A Time to Read" with Cindy Cook 12 noon & 2:00 p.m. - Harness Horse Races 1:30 p.m. Fiddlers & Stepdancers Contest 4:00 p.m. Adults $5.00 Students/Seniors $4.00 Children 12 - FREE 4 Day Pass $10.00 Cars $2.00 For Information call 723-8602 'To The Editor: from that period onward. What the writer doesn't mention is that mechanization developed during the industrial revolution caused widespread unemployment for =~ craft workers and farm hands as well as huge urban slums. These were created by the unemployed in turn produced higher crime rates, poverty and disease. The letter was signed by a "Dedicated Canadian". I'm troubled by the implication that if one doesn't share the same views as the writer, then one could not be considered a "good". Canadian. I think of myself as a good Canadian even though the monarchy hasn't much meaning for me. I don't feel traditions are being "suppressed". It is only change. Other traditions have changed over the years too. Wasn't there a big flap when our new Canadian flag was introduced? Some of these issues could be easily settl- ed by simply offering a choice of oath, but I suppose that would be too easy a solution. For many years women have been omitting the traditional phrase, "to obey", from their wedding vows, but it doesn't mean they are any less married or any less committed to their marriage. Yours truly, Sandra Smith, Prince Albert Thankful Tankful successful We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the following businesses and people for their generous assistance in making Port Perry's Thankful Tankful Day a huge success: The Port Perry Star for their coverage of this event both before and during; Community 10 for their advertising and coverage; Pineridge Sports for the shirts; Personal Touch Flower shop for the helium; Mayor Howard Hall for his expertise at windshield washing; John Park, the Esso dealer at the corner of 7A and Simcoe Street for his generous donation and participation; the Port Perry Rotary Club for their participation; family and friends | for their hard work in pumping gas and cleaning windshields and | last, but not least the many peo- ple who came in to fill their tanks for this most worthy cause. (The Children). Yours truly, The Easter Seal Families of Scugog Township. ROBERT G. ECKEL GREENHOUSES Varieties of a1 FUCHSIAS & Varieties of 21 GERANIUMS BEDDING PLANTS All Kinds of Hanging Baskets Some for Shade e554411 Weel Side of 12, 122 mie north of Thickeon