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8 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 1, 1991 By Barbara Weese 21. the champions of the day. cultural Winter Fair. Cannington, led by coach Mrs. Earl Durward. | 4-H Go For The Gold A record number of 12 teams competed at the 1991 4-H Go For The Gold regional competition held in Walkerton on Sept. The Durham East team of Nancy Green, Blackstock, Andrew Frew, Nestleton, and Glenn and Eric Barkey, Blackstock, were _They will now have the chance to represent the Central Re- gion at the provincial competition on Nov. 9 at the Royal Agri- Durham West 4-H Association was represented by Lorna Durward, Sunderland, Jon Firth, Beaverton, and Chris Shier, The Go For The Gold competition is designed to encourage 4- H members to develop their knowledge of the broad range of topics covered by 4-H, as well as basic parliamentary procedure and general agricultural knowledge. Go For The Gold competi- tions at all levels are also a chance for members from different 4-H clubs to work together to build a team and have fun with 4- H members from other clubs in other counties and regions. FAX SEND OR RECEIVE ANYWHERE WORLDWIDE ALL DAY/NIGHT SERVICE Guaranteed Confidential PORT PERRY STAR OFFICE CENTRE 188 MARY STREET PORT PERRY PHONE 985-7383 FAX (416) 985-3708 4 Please recycle this newspaper -- | was a little surprised to hear that council was considering moving blue box pickup to a bi- weekly basis. Afterall in the past couple years the three Rs -- - Reuse, Reduce, Recycle have replaced the tra- dional three Rs of Reading Writing and Arithme- tic in most of the populations' minds. | was surprised mainly because the issue of recycling has been driven home through televi- sion, newspaper, posters and every other form of public awareness that a cut back is the last thing one would expect. Because | was surprised does not mean that | do not agree with this idea....at least in part. To cut back on blue box pick up to a bi-weekly basis would mean significant savings for the township, which is something that would be wel- comed. What | don't agree with is the people who be- lieve that if it is put back to bi-weekly pick up that it will deter people from recycling. In the first place | don't think there are as many people as many think that fill the ole blue box to the rim every week. Mine is just beginning to get noticeably full at the end of two weeks and that is when | place it at the curb. | know there are a lot of others who do the same. Now before | get accused of being a non- recycler let me say | do my part, and do believe that we all should. The point is there are two people in my home and even with throwing out every pop can, juice container, metal can and newspaper from the week it just doesn't fill the container. The fact is there are a lot. of people who just do not eat that much food that comes out of cans and glass containers in a week to fill up a blue box. And I'm also quick to point out that this does not mean | have five Glad bags at the curb on Thursdays either. |, like many others manage to fit all my week's garbage into just one bag. As for the proposal, whether seriously intend- ed or not, to make garbage pick up bi-weekly, that may be fine for some, and true maybe a de- terrent for others but get real. | would sure feel sorry for those that do not have a garage, shed, etc. where they could put their garbage when full or when it begins to smell. What are these people to do? Sit it out on the back porch? Back Talk by Kelly Lown There is nothing worse then sitting garbage outside so the neighborhood dog, racoon, skunk or whatever can have a feast. This of course consists of the animal having to display all of its contents across the lawn or driveway before choosing their meal. I'm not sure what the solution to all this is and neither is anyone else I'm sure. Because | know there are some people who do fill their blue box to the rim every week. I'm from a large family and I'm sure when we were all under one roof a blue box would have been overflowing as well. Maybe the only solution is why not give these people who use a lot of glass and metal cans etc. an additional blue box or two. If the pick up goes bi-weekly then there should be no problem. A blue box full of (what are supposed to be clean bottles, jars) sitting outside your door, or in your garage is a lot less of an inconvenience then a bag of garbage left to sit for two weeks. E3212 22 1] Some people will do anything to get a buck these days, the latest being a person, or group of people who are phoning residents and saying they are collecting money for the Port Perry Fire Department. The Port Perry Fire Department is not can- vassing for collections at this time and warns residents to be aware of such calls. When these callers are putting their message across they always seem to leave out exactly what the money is for, and that in my mind is a dead give away. Of course there are many peo- ple who are too generous and give their money without checking the caller's credentials. | am always wary of anyone who asks for money over the phone. | then always ask a lot of questions and if it bothers them that | am too in- quisitive then | figure they are not legit, anyone who avoids questions when they are trying to get money from you is worried about something. One sure-fire way to get rid of a phoney caller who wants money, is to tell them you are busy, you are interested and will get back to them...could you have their phone number? If phony they will more than likely hang up. Those that recieve calls should contact the po- lice. Put a stop to these people..... because un- fortunately they do get money from some people who are a little more naive about human nature. Ce Ontario E-- rT Legislative Building "Ine Premier Le Premier ministre Queen's ok of Ontario de Ontario W7aspt September 1991 Dear Mr. Hvidsten tula I am pleased to offer congra staff and readers of the Port Perry Star 0 of its 125th anniversary. tions to the publisher, n the occasion y electric power, the Star has been i f its work, and continues ized for the excellence 0 les rn important source of information and entertain ment to its readers. Please accept my best wishes for continued suc the years ahead. Bob Rae cess in [J Constituency Office 68 King Street East oak Ofc m Sueans le, Ontario 25 Grosvenor Street 11th Floor LIC 3X2 Toronto, Ontario (416) 623-6663 M7A 1Y8 \ee/ " "e : 1-800-661-2 "eo LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY GORDON L. MILLS, C.D. M.P.P. Durham East Dear Friends at the Port Perry Star: East warmest behalf of the people of Durham congratulations and best wishes on your 125th anniver sary. Over the last century the Port Perry Star has played i 1, the development of the town. op. the led the way by being the first business in 1922, the Star ) in Port Perry to install Hydro and operate machinery by electric power - Very daring for the imes. i ip has grown the years since then the readership Wheto' 21 Scugog area residents rely on the Star to ] keep them informed on local issues and whats happen i i ch week we look 10 ing in the community. Ea we Loo ih stores i tertained, educated and inform ppd highest journalistic standards. We are all proud of the numerous awards the Port Perry Sear has won. the Port Perry Star has faithfully re- nd layed an important role in the history of _We take pride in your gre and on every success for the next 125 years. Best wishes, Gord Mills, C.D. MPP Durham East. 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